The Pursuit of “Impossible” Dreams

August 31, 2022

The Pursuit of “Impossible” Dreams

Many people know well of my pursuit of my dreams.It is not an attempt to somehow prove my worth to the entire world. It is for MYSELF. I spent most of my life in a state of misery and did not feel as though achieving anything at all was possible. At age 23, I found myself immobile. I often cried myself to sleep. I believed I was no damaged and all pursuits for my future were null and void. My childhood dream of competing in Olympic track and field were now turned into nightmares that literally woke me up crying with my numb legs flailing in a strange attempt to allow me to once again be a track star. I do not often speak of my athletic history, but my foray into the competitive world of athletics actually began at age 6. I gave up on my dreams. And then on life .
We will now skip ahead to my current situation. I am 41. Unless time travel is possible, I can say with certainty that I will not be a 20-year-old track star. Life changes. It is up to us to adjust. Track is no longer my goal. I have a new dream. POWERLIFTER! Attempting to reach the Paralympics rather than the Olympics was not even a thought at age 7: but here we are. To quote Rocky: “I wanna be a contender!” I am and always have been. Not only in the gym.
Honestly speaking? My biggest dream has already come true.

To be at peace with myself.

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I have dealt with much in my life, but in the end I am only myself.) I have dealt with mental illness, physical disabilities, substance abuse , eating disorders, self mutilation, and on. Life is what you make it; I want to inspire people to have courage and be themselves in this world: regardless ofsex,religion, political, age, ethnicity, mental or physical state,ETC. Differences make us who we are, Nothing about an individual makes them “lesser”. I fight stereotypes on a daily basis; I find myself wiser now that I do not let society dictate my value. Know yourself and be confident in the wonder that is you. I created my page to inspire others and Impart my experiences in the hope that it may brighten and lend a sense of hope. I am a USAPL powerlifter and Paralympics hopeful. I hold 4 NASM CPTs. I’m a CNU philosophy major. I have also studied Psychology , Business , journalism, and medicine. I am currently also a writer. I am also a peer counselor, advocate for NAMI (mental health. Cerebeller stroke and spinocerebellar ataxia battler. Sober and recovered from an eating disorder since 2013.

About Me

An English diarist and naval administrator. I served as administrator of the Royal Navy and Member of Parliament. I had no maritime experience, but I rose to be the Chief Secretary to the Admiralty under both King Charles II and King James II through patronage, diligence, and my talent for administration.

Arlyn Smith