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Always a Princess
Being a princess isn't a fairy tale. It isn't a fantasy. It isn't even a future occurrence. We are currently daughters of the King. We are currently princesses. Countless women carry a shared childhood memory: being clothed in exquisite dresses, wearing tiaras perched jauntily atop their heads, and dreaming of being princesses. However, when the dress-up gowns are boxed up and the crowns begin gathering dust, royal aspirations fade into the background. The reality of day-to-day ups and downs replaces the fantasy but was the daydream of royal lineage really so far-fetched? In this inspiring book by motivational speaker and author Meg Johnson, readers are challenged to reclaim that dream and recall their divine heritage as a princess, a daughter of God. Citing poignant personal experiences, scripture, and prophetic counsel, Meg reminds readers that the duty of a princess is to build the kingdom a daunting task made simpler in four steps: Be Kind See Individual Worth Sing and Smile And She Lived Happily Forever After serves as a tender reminder that We are daughters of our Heavenly Father, who loves us, and we love Him. We are beloved spirit daughters of the King, and we miss Him. And even though we all want to, we can't reach up and give Him a hug . . . but we can blow Him a K.I.S.S.
128 pages, Paperback
First published August 1, 2013
About the author
Meg Johnson
20 books18 followersMeg Johnson is a motivational speaker, author, artist, teacher, non-profit founder, and extreme tuna fish eater. She always wanted to be a motivational speaker but after taking a few courses in college she dropped out because she simply "wasn't passionate enough about anything" to speak about it.
Fast forward a few years, Meg found herself at the bottom of a 40 foot cliff in St. George, Utah after jumping for what seemed to be a boulder right in front of her (in subsequent returns to this area, Meg wonders how she could have ever mistaken this rugged area for anything but what it actually looked like). Meg broke her femurs, arms, collar bone, and neck in the landing. The arms and legs healed, but Meg's broken neck rendered her a C-7 quadriplegic, paralyzed from the chest down and without the use of her hands. Though Meg lost most of her abilities, she found her passion as she struggles to keep moving forward despite her inability to walk. Meg now speaks on her motto, which, she says, is applicable for people of all abilities: When life gets too hard to stand, just keep on rollin'!
Without the use of her legs, back, stomach, or hands, Meg refuses to sit still. She started out her time in a wheelchair by playing rugby with the Utah Scorpions. After realizing that sports aren't really her thing, Meg craved something more feminine, which, she says, "isn't really a part of the wheelchair world." But when Meg found out about the national Ms. Wheelchair America Pageant, she jumped at the opportunity. "I never did pageants before I was paralyzed," she says. "But I just wanted something - anything - girly." Utah didn't have a Ms. Wheelchair program so Meg competed as an independent delegate at Nationals in New York - 16 months after breaking her neck. She won the "Spirit Award."
After returning home from Ms. Wheelchair America, Meg and her boyfriend (now her husband) founded Ms. Wheelchair Utah. With many contestants and an audience exceeding 1300. This state pageant has grown to include three age groups and has become one of the largest in the nation.
Meg finished her college degree at Weber State University in Communications and minored in English. She met her husband in college before she was paralyzed and he visited her while she was in the hospital. They were married four years later on February 29th in the Salt Lake Temple. Meg's husband, Whit, is a finance analyst for Weber State University by day and a half-time performer by night. They enjoy doing business and home projects together and riding bikes (well, Meg rides her hand-cycle and Whit rides his unicycle. Together, they have four wheels and many strange looks).
By word of mouth, Meg's popularity as a motivational speaker has grown and during the "busy season" (March - June) she averages 12-14 speeches each month. This website is a relatively recent addition and it allows people across the globe become inspired by Meg's newsletter, Meg's Monthly Message, her videos, and her blog.
Meg was contacted by Covenant Communications, a publishing company, to record her speeches onto CDs and into books. Meg loves to be able to reach a broader community in this way and share her funny, heartfelt, and true stories with audiences of all abilities. She says that "You don't have to be in a wheelchair to know what it feels like for life to get too hard to stand. Everyone has their own challenges and hardships and 'disabilities,' and knowing that my hard times help others to overcome their hard times makes every one of my hard times worth it. And in spite of - and maybe because of - our individual trials, we can all just keep on rollin'!"
Fast forward a few years, Meg found herself at the bottom of a 40 foot cliff in St. George, Utah after jumping for what seemed to be a boulder right in front of her (in subsequent returns to this area, Meg wonders how she could have ever mistaken this rugged area for anything but what it actually looked like). Meg broke her femurs, arms, collar bone, and neck in the landing. The arms and legs healed, but Meg's broken neck rendered her a C-7 quadriplegic, paralyzed from the chest down and without the use of her hands. Though Meg lost most of her abilities, she found her passion as she struggles to keep moving forward despite her inability to walk. Meg now speaks on her motto, which, she says, is applicable for people of all abilities: When life gets too hard to stand, just keep on rollin'!
Without the use of her legs, back, stomach, or hands, Meg refuses to sit still. She started out her time in a wheelchair by playing rugby with the Utah Scorpions. After realizing that sports aren't really her thing, Meg craved something more feminine, which, she says, "isn't really a part of the wheelchair world." But when Meg found out about the national Ms. Wheelchair America Pageant, she jumped at the opportunity. "I never did pageants before I was paralyzed," she says. "But I just wanted something - anything - girly." Utah didn't have a Ms. Wheelchair program so Meg competed as an independent delegate at Nationals in New York - 16 months after breaking her neck. She won the "Spirit Award."
After returning home from Ms. Wheelchair America, Meg and her boyfriend (now her husband) founded Ms. Wheelchair Utah. With many contestants and an audience exceeding 1300. This state pageant has grown to include three age groups and has become one of the largest in the nation.
Meg finished her college degree at Weber State University in Communications and minored in English. She met her husband in college before she was paralyzed and he visited her while she was in the hospital. They were married four years later on February 29th in the Salt Lake Temple. Meg's husband, Whit, is a finance analyst for Weber State University by day and a half-time performer by night. They enjoy doing business and home projects together and riding bikes (well, Meg rides her hand-cycle and Whit rides his unicycle. Together, they have four wheels and many strange looks).
By word of mouth, Meg's popularity as a motivational speaker has grown and during the "busy season" (March - June) she averages 12-14 speeches each month. This website is a relatively recent addition and it allows people across the globe become inspired by Meg's newsletter, Meg's Monthly Message, her videos, and her blog.
Meg was contacted by Covenant Communications, a publishing company, to record her speeches onto CDs and into books. Meg loves to be able to reach a broader community in this way and share her funny, heartfelt, and true stories with audiences of all abilities. She says that "You don't have to be in a wheelchair to know what it feels like for life to get too hard to stand. Everyone has their own challenges and hardships and 'disabilities,' and knowing that my hard times help others to overcome their hard times makes every one of my hard times worth it. And in spite of - and maybe because of - our individual trials, we can all just keep on rollin'!"
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August 10, 2013
Meg Johnson always dazzles me with her positive attitude that she portrays while dealing with the challenge of being in a wheelchair after a cliff-jumping accident. This book will be awesome for girls as a reminder of who they are and what they are meant to become. Being a princess isn't easy but hey...if the crown fits WEAR IT!!! :D
"In what others call "troubles," diligent laborers in the vineyard gain the footing to leap to triumphs. Would anyone study the life of Helen Keller if she could hear and see? Would anyone read the Diary of Anne Frank if she had lived a peaceful average life? Would anyone know of Mother Theresa if she were content to stay in her convent and pray? These are just three women whose lives had their fair share of tragic times. I am certain that they, like we, wonder how their teeny-tiny lives could affect anyone, I am sure their missions seemed long, ever so long and unnecessarily difficult. But it was because they found a mission call among despair that their lives have affected so many."
"We need not feel that we must forever be what we presently are. There is a tendency to think of change as the enemy. Many of us are suspect of change and will often fight and resist it before we have even discovered what the actual effects will be. When change is thought through carefully, it can produce the most rewarding and profound experiences in life." -Marvin J. Ashton
"I remember looking through tears toward the sky, and I said, "Dear Father, I just can't do it tonight. I'm too tired. I can't face it. Could I just come to You and stay with You for just one night? I'll come back in the morning." I didn't hear the words of reply, but I heard them in my mind. The answer was: "No, little one, you can't come to me now. You would never wish to come back. But I can come to you."" -unknown
"In what others call "troubles," diligent laborers in the vineyard gain the footing to leap to triumphs. Would anyone study the life of Helen Keller if she could hear and see? Would anyone read the Diary of Anne Frank if she had lived a peaceful average life? Would anyone know of Mother Theresa if she were content to stay in her convent and pray? These are just three women whose lives had their fair share of tragic times. I am certain that they, like we, wonder how their teeny-tiny lives could affect anyone, I am sure their missions seemed long, ever so long and unnecessarily difficult. But it was because they found a mission call among despair that their lives have affected so many."
"We need not feel that we must forever be what we presently are. There is a tendency to think of change as the enemy. Many of us are suspect of change and will often fight and resist it before we have even discovered what the actual effects will be. When change is thought through carefully, it can produce the most rewarding and profound experiences in life." -Marvin J. Ashton
"I remember looking through tears toward the sky, and I said, "Dear Father, I just can't do it tonight. I'm too tired. I can't face it. Could I just come to You and stay with You for just one night? I'll come back in the morning." I didn't hear the words of reply, but I heard them in my mind. The answer was: "No, little one, you can't come to me now. You would never wish to come back. But I can come to you."" -unknown
October 15, 2013
Meg is so motivational! Even though she has more challenges than others, being paralyzed, she has such a great attitude, and lives so close to the spirit. In this book, she reminds women and young women that we are all princesses and that we should live like one. Great job!!
November 4, 2014
I really enjoyed this book. What a remarkable woman. She put me to shame.
October 21, 2013
Meg Johnson shares a positive approach to life, especially since she has a reason to see the negative. She shares personal stories and quotes from various general authorities.
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