Something inspirational:

“My advice to other disabled people would be, concentrate on things your disability doesn’t prevent you doing well, and don’t regret the things it interferes with. Don’t be disabled in spirit as well as physically.”

STEPHEN HAWKING

Ilana Estelle is a mental health and wellbeing advocate who combines educational insight with her personal experience of living with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities. She holds diplomas in Counselling, Diet and Nutrition, Nutritional Therapy, Psychotherapy and Counselling, and Stress Management. Through her writing, Ilana supports others in navigating their emotional, mental, and physical health challenges. In addition to writing for The CP Diary, her work has appeared in healthy lifestyle magazines. Ilana is also the author of three books: Cerebral Palsy: A Story – Finding the Calm After the Storm, Spirituality, Healing and Me, and Survival: The Covid Years – Time for Change.

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4 comments on “A quote by Stephen Hawking”

  1. This is a great quote and a fitting way of remembering Stephen Hawking. He was an inspiration in so many ways and not just for his immeasurable contribution to science. He was an incredible soul.

    As his publicist has said, "A star just went out in the cosmos." - RIP Stephen

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    1. Yes, absolutely. A fitting tribute to an exceptional talent and man. He will be up there as one of the greats.

      And well deserved.

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  2. The reason why I read the CP Diary is quotes like this that shake my bones to help my mind do the work for my eyes, when seeking inspiration.

    I cannot tell you in words how much I appreciate this.

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    1. Thanks Tim. That is so sweet of you. I'm pleased my quotes have such a profound influence and effect on you.

      I cannot tell you how much your support means to me. I appreciate you.

      Reply

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