Jerry Long was 17 when the accident occurred.

Paralyzed from his neck down. Quadriplegic.

“I broke my neck, it didn’t break me.”

His attitude says everything.
– Enrolled psychology –> Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
– Believed that through his handicap he will only enhance his ability to help others
– Saw his life as being full of meaning and purpose
– He knew that without suffering he could never have grown and achieved what he did
– 1993, was recognized on a national scale in the United States as he was named “Teacher of the Year” 

Meaning can be found in many ways, even through suffering.

If you can’t change a situation that causes your suffering, then change your attitude towards it.

You have the freedom to change at any time.

“Once, after speaking to a large audience, I was asked if I ever felt sad because I could no longer walk. I replied, “Professor Frankl can hardly see, I cannot walk at all, and many of you can hardly cope with life. What is crucial to remember is this – We don’t need just our eyes, just our legs, or just our minds. All we need are the wings of our souls and together we can fly.” – Jerry L. Long