Meet Vasu Sojitra, the one legged skater.

You can do more than you thought possible.

He's also a skier.

"I’m actually the Adaptive Sports Director at Eagle Mount. We help people with disabilities recreate. I’m in charge of the ski program and in the summers I help with the day camps so we go kayaking, hiking, rafting… all that stuff outside. That’s how I make a living."

The way he views his disability as more of an adaptation than a hindrance is really inspiring.

Are there any misconceptions about your disability you get tired of hearing?

"I guess people feeling sorry about it. But there’s really no need, I think. I don’t think it’s a big deal, like when people ask, “How’d you lose the leg?” I’ll tell them I lost it from a blood infection when I was 9 months old and they’re like, “Oh I’m sorry.” But there’s no need, I’m so used to it, it’s been 23 years. It doesn’t take too long to get over it. I’m actually completely used to my lifestyle and I enjoy having one leg instead of two. It’s a weird thing to say, not a lot of people can say that about their disability. I know a few that do, it’s good to completely embrace it but it’s definitely a tricky emotional barrier to get over."

It sounds like you are almost proud of it now?

"I mean, I guess I’m proud of it, where it’s taken me and how it’s sculpted my life. How I haven’t let it control my life, which a lot of people let it unfortunately do… I’ve noticed that while working in the Adaptive Sports Industry. It’s not bad, but if you want to live a healthy life you should start taking the next step to embracing it. I guess it’s pride but it’s also just realizing what I actually have, instead of what I don’t have. I still think I’m privileged. I live in America with enough food and can go skate or ski and do whatever I want. I have a good job and good friends, what else do I need?"

source - http://www.jenkemmag.com/home/2016/05/10/an-interview-with-vasu-sojitra-the-one-legged-skater/

Being a skater, the mobility of your ankle is everything and it's amazing to see him do these flip tricks with a crutch. I find it incredibly hard to not take so many aspects of my life for granted, but seeing Vasu excel despite so much reminds me how truly lucky I am for the life I live. Thanks for reading, now go be thankful for something.