Have you ever been told that you can't do something based on your appearance? Even if you are feeling your best, feeling like you can conquer the world? Well, you can.

Do not, never; let someone tell you "you can't" before trying it out.

Rock Climbing; yeah, go for it. Marathon? Why not?

Looking through my Moving With Maya Instagram feed, I have found many people prove ablism wrong.

Look at @nikkiwalsh.adaptfit, @dcar5 @sophjbutler, @ifbbprobradleybetts, @rollettes_la.

Five accounts on my Instagram page are bodybuilders, fitness influencers, and dance stars.

If you put your mind to it, you can achieve anything; it is all a mindset. Physically, mentally, and nutritionally. A lot will change as soon as your mindset changes, from how people look at you to how you think of yourself.

No one else's opinion matters. Just try to prove yourself wrong, others wrong, and ablism immoral.

This doesn't mean you do not recognize your pain; or disability. People often think that loving your disability is being positive all the time about your condition, not being sad or angry about your pain. But that's wrong. Looking at our potential, recognizing our pain, not discouraging ourselves, but building ourselves up; when the world does not.

It is essential to make sure if you do have social media, you are following the content creators I have mentioned to surround your space with like-minded people, not "inspiration porn," real people.

I did this blog post today; I'm pleased. Take an extra leap once in a while; celebrate them; acknowledge them. You take a stroll, be proud.

You made a good meal; be proud. Rock Climbing is an accomplishment, something that can push you to your limits.

You being you, you being resilient, you accomplishing the odds, the evens, celebrate.

Do not EVER assume that your abilities are only as far as your appearance. The SKY is still the limit, and just like everyone; it's your sky; no one else's.

I do have the opposite. I look able-bodied; I am, to an extent; however, everyone else thinks I can; I can run, I can walk long distances, especially as active as I am; however, I am in pain. It is up to me; to tell myself when my body is ready or when I can because no one sees that I am in pain.

The title of this blog post goes both ways. Ablism bases a person bast on how they look based on their abilities. Some athletes have one leg that can do more than me without pain. Never read a book by its cover. No matter the person.

Invisible conditions exist. Take in mind people's needs and never assume a person's ability.