My most memorable moments are not in the gym, training or on top of an Olympic podium; they are in my everyday life experiences.
Moments like these are unforgettable:
Following a speech, a middle-aged woman approaches me and tells me how my “Envision” speech really inspired her to go to college. She expresses how going to college had been a dream of hers, but she had never felt the motivation to move forward on this goal until she heard my message.
In New York, a 4 year old jumps out of her stroller to show me her cartwheel. She was so proud to show me how hard she had worked on this skill. The funny part is that she didn’t even know very much about me and my Olympic accomplishments - all she knew is that she saw me on Sesame Street demonstrating basic skills in gymnastics. Her mother told me that after that segment aired her daughter begged her to sign her up for gymnastics lessons.more...
A young girl approaches me and thanks me for being a spokesperson for “Uniquely Me,” The Girl Scout/Dove self esteem program. She explains to me that she lived in an abusive environment and that the Uniquely Me after-school activities and the educational curriculum have helped her see herself in a positive light. The program gave her a positive environment, positive support system and enabled her to develop a positive self-esteem and self- confidence to overcome obstacles.
Whenever one of the many gymnasts that I work with overcomes a fear, learns a new gymnastics skill, perseveres through a frustrating moment in the sport, or gives it 110% effort during training, I never forget it. Though each accomplishment may seem slight, it helps move them closer to reaching their goal, which only can prepare them for success later in life. When faced with adversities, I continue to use the work ethic, the focus and attitude that allowed me to become successful in the athletic arena.
It is a blessing to experience moments like these as I follow my passions in life. The motivation and inspiration I gain from others only increases my desire to empower and positively impact those in this world.
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