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Flight of the Mind

By National Soft Skills Association 13 Comments

What would you do if, in an instant, your body was rendered useless and you were left with only your imagination and the ability to hold a paintbrush in your mouth? A short film about artist Marcus C. Thomas explores how creative gumption and beautiful art saved a life transformed by tragedy.

At the age of 26, Marcus suffered a skiing accident that broke his neck and left him paralyzed from the shoulders down. On a whim, he received a watercolor set that turned his life into a ‘full time painting project’.

Marcus’ story is one of hope and inspiration for fellow artists, art lovers, those who suffer a disability, caregivers, and anyone struggling to make sense of a world that is both heartbreaking and lovely.

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Comments

  1. Romunda Hamilton says

    October 8, 2018 at 8:35 am

    Wow! After seeing his story, I will not allow anything to prevent me from achieving my life’s goal. You are an inspiration, Mr. Marcus.

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  2. nassim says

    April 12, 2020 at 2:13 pm

    Amazing write-up! very nice… I really like your blog. Very useful information. Thx

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  3. nassim says

    May 15, 2020 at 5:51 am

    Merci pour ce très bon billet introductif

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  4. nassim says

    May 16, 2020 at 9:46 am

    All the information which have you shared with us is very useful

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  5. simon says

    May 31, 2020 at 8:32 am

    wonderful article thanks for sharing.

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  6. FLL says

    May 31, 2020 at 8:49 am

    thanks for sharing such a nice post

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  7. brahim d staps says

    July 30, 2020 at 12:15 pm

    Really inspiring post Thank you for the info , Much appreciate it.

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  8. brahim d staps says

    October 31, 2020 at 5:08 am

    Thank you for sharing

    Reply
  9. ferahtia_FS says

    January 14, 2021 at 2:34 am

    thanks

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  10. ferahtia.FS says

    May 24, 2021 at 3:07 am

    Thanks so much for the post

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  11. safia says

    May 30, 2021 at 4:50 am

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  12. brahim d staps says

    July 5, 2021 at 12:23 pm

    Very nice post keep sharing

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  13. Madwu says

    January 11, 2022 at 7:14 am

    Une excellente realite, exceptionellement inspirationelle.

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