At 25, David Holmes’ life changed forever. As Daniel Radcliffe’s stunt double in Harry Potter, a devastating accident left him paralyzed from the chest down. Yet Holmes, who had performed countless daring stunts, refused to let tragedy define him.

In this powerful TED-Ed video, Holmes shares his journey from despair to empowerment. He reflects on how the accident taught him to appreciate life’s small wonders. “Take a breath and wiggle your toes,” he urges, a reminder to cherish what we often take for granted.

Living as a survivor, not a victim, Holmes finds light in life’s darkest moments, pushing past his limits—like training to hold his breath for five minutes. His story is proof that while pain is inevitable, suffering is a choice.

This might just be one of the most inspiring stories you’ll ever hear, so if you can’t watch this video right now, be sure to save it for later.