"You can't always choose the path that you walk in life but you can always choose the manner in which you walk it." - John O'Leary
Rebekah Gregory is a shining example of not letting circumstances define our lives. Just feet away from 2013's Boston Marathon explosion, Rebekah was severely injured and spent the next 56 days in the hospital. Yet, she and her son Noah choose not to be left shattered and instead choose to live vibrantly.
Refusing to be labeled a victim, Rebekah shares the challenges she's overcome since that life-changing moment and how in the midst of overwhelming pain, there is still hope to be found on the other side of tragedy. Her resilience, faith and courage will remind you that our best days remain in front of us.
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REBEKAH GREGORY'S LIVE INSPIRED 7
1. What is the best book you’ve ever read? The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor.
[Hear Shawn Achor shares that what we focus on grows and it’s in the darkest times that we need optimism, gratitude and social connection the most on Live Inspired Podcast ep. 236.]
2. What is a characteristic or trait that you possessed as a child that you wish you still exhibited today? I was shy + timid as a child. I wish I could go back to my treehouse, write my stories and cherish those moments alone.
3. Your house is on fire, all living things and people are out. You have the opportunity to run in and grab one item. What would it be? My waterproof prosthetic leg Ariel because nothing sets my soul more on fire than being at the beach.
4. You are sitting on a bench overlooking a gorgeous beach. You have the opportunity to have a long conversation with anyone living or dead. Who would it be? My granddaddy David.
5. What is the best advice you’ve ever received? Ride in someone else's wake and never be the smartest person in the room.
6. What advice would you give your 20-year-old self? Don't get caught up in the trivial stuff and really live it up.
7. It’s been said that all great people can have their lives summed up in one sentence. How do you want yours to read? Life is not a sprint; it's a marathon. Sometimes you have to go through some really horrific things but I'm always going to be waiting at the finish line and I can't wait to meet you there.
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