I think that's true, depending on the limitations of our situation.
In my life I've seen that what is possible can be truly amazing, even with a disabled and broken mind.

This is the New Wave crap they are teaching in schools ,to help boost kids esteem.

No matter how much you dream...or even work hard towards a goal...not everyone is going to be a Football star....there are limitations .

Having a broken brain is one of them.

NOT to say we shouldn't dream,or strive for goals....but they must be realistic goals.

I think accomplishing anything at all with a disabled mind is amazing.
However, expecting to accomplish much at all using a broken tool doesn't make sense to me.

Heretic, I believe that saying. But I am a very strong willed person. If someone says I am not capable, I'll do it just to prove I can.

It's not a matter of just putting your mind to it, your heart has to be into it, also.

Look at these lists all of the people who have disablities and are accomplished.


http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/article_0060.shtml

each of the categories lists hundreds of people!

I still believe that there has to be things out in the world that our minds and ways of thinking are perfectly suited too. We as beepers are niche' creatures in the human world and have specific purposes. I believe our emotions are suited to such things as the arts because we have a deep need to communicate our emotions to others.

Very cool list Suninbloom, it kinda answered my deeper question - How badly broken am I?

To see so many people who excel in life in spite of having a mental illness lets me know I am far worse off that I even knew.

I'm lucky I can get dressed in the morning. Well, even that's not true, everyday.
Nope! I'm afraid that my broken and disabled brain has put a lot of limitations on my life, as of late.
It has been a long, long time since I was capable of accomplishing much!!! I can't cook anymore and I used to be a good one. I can't always drive my car. I can't always clean my house. I can't always comprehend the posts here, on DS.
Yes, I would have to say that I'm in a very sorry place right now, with no end in sight!!!
On the plus side, I'm not in a depression right now, even in this crippled state!!!
Sometimes, feeling good is the best I can do!! And I still have hopes of hitting a capable period at some future point!!!!
Having said all that, I will also say that sometimes life forces me to do more than I would have guessed that I can do!!
I must try harder.
Good luck, heretic!!! I so wish you were doing better!!! ((((((Hugs))))))

i've been told the same thing...snappy come back to it

You know, I don't even believe that is possible for an "unbroken" mind. Even the most revered minds of the past still had difficulties in completely simple daily tasks. Why?! One reason I think is because their mind was on what they wanted to do, not on the mundane of the day.

Another is I think that a broken or disabled brain, in any capacity has a plethora of wealth at their disposble that a normal functioning brain does not have. Just think about what strengths have been produced in you because of limitations. Our limitations that we think hinder actually aid because they open us up to humanity...to human need. And that produces beauty!

Honestly, I try to hold myself to: "Work with what you've been given" rather than "You can accomplish anything if you set your mind to it." I can't...there are some things no matter how much my mind wants them that are unattainable to me...so working with what I've got sets me up for much better success.

My mind is not disabled or broken, I have a chemical imbalance.That is why I take medication.Jim Carry is not a normal example but he did write a check for a million dollars and he did one day reach his goal and I think he is a nut.

I can still solve my problems and the ones I cant solve I ask for help with.The things I would like to do and cant I look for someone who can.Sometimes I am asked to do things I am not sure I can like instaling a sink and faucet in my parents kitchen.I did it by sure willpower and willingness to help people who help me.

All those people on the mood disorder list had help from other people to be successfull.I do the same thing knowing that I am limited at times and at certain skills.

I have a mood disorder and the best mood that enables me is PASSION.It can be very powerfull and when used in a good way can make dreams and miricals come true!

I agree with writer. Our goals need to be realistic. That saying is a pile of crap.

I put my mind to being mentally well and a normal person. Yet I cannot achieve this ever because I have a permanent mental illness.

Stuff that stupid saying, it just makes me feel bad.

jimlucky ~ :D