Well I have a great story to share with you. I heard about this amazing woman earlier today and she is a true inspiration.

Hilary Lister (36) is currently sailing solo around the British Isles. Personally, I think that’s amazing but what makes it even more so is that Hilary is a quadriplegic. Using straws Hilary steers her adapted yacht by blowing and sucking on straws to adjust the sails and tiller.

Spending 18 hours a day sailing, Hilary comes to shore every night and has a support crew sailing alongside. But in true spirit, she has asked them to leave her alone while sailing.

Hilary wasn’t always paralyzed but after being diagnosed with reflex sympathetic dystrophy, a degenerative disease at the age of 15, she took up sailing and has broken sailing records ever since.

I’m guilty of sometimes having a pity party for one and can convince myself that I can’t do something when I really can. The next time I’m having a pity party I’m going to think of Hilary. Go girl!

You can check out Hilary’s website here.

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