One-armed Juggler Jason Quick teaches that YOU are amazing, if you don’t give up
In my day-to-day travels in life and in work, I find that on some level, many of 
us have difficulty imagining that we have anything worthwhile to offer the world. We think we are Joe Average at best, just trying to make it.
I have felt this way, at times. It reminds me of back when I studied Theatre at University, we considered Théâtre de l’Absurde (Theatre of the Absurd), which basically posited that the Universe is godless and that Life (in our existence as humans) has no meaning.
Playwrights who wrote from this philosophy that jump to mind include Samuel Beckett (Waiting for Godot, Endgame), Eugene Ionesco (The Bald Soprano), and even Charlie Chapman (who wrote, acted and directed for film).
It’s easy when we are just plugging along and we are unable to see the fruits of our labors in the moment to feel that “It” is all futility and meaninglessness.
Let me tell you about someone I met a few years ago (circa 2007), who’s experience I think about whenever I’m feeling a little weary:
So, when I was a kid, I couldn’t resist a good dare. Even now, I have to think twice.
But, can you imagine yourself as a 6-year-old playing around an electrical substation and then deciding to climb into it — on a dare?
Worse, can you imagine subsequently being shocked by 17,000 volts that effectively stopped your heart, falling on your chest and miraculously defibrillating yourself?
What if you lost your right arm as a result?
That’s something I can’t imagine, but it’s exactly what happened to Jason Quick, who has an inspirational act where he juggles knives, tennis balls, and rubber chickens.
Quick is not just a lucky survivor. He’s still here for a reason.
“I was given a gift growing up. I was supported in not giving up on myself. My mom was in on that gift, and my dad, my grandparents and some of my teachers. I want to let people know there are amazing things they can do if they don’t give up on themselves.”
What an inspiring example Quick is.
But the real lesson — whether you have all of your limbs or not — is what an inspiring example you are.
Do you know that?
If you’re having trouble, how would you show up differently in your life if you did know how amazing and inspiring you are?
Do you want to see Jason perform? This YouTube video is just under 10 minutes:
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“Never Give Up” flickr image by Frerieke, used under a Creative Commons license
