Turning adversity into opportunity | Muniba Mazari | TEDxIslamabad

In this talk Muniba shares the heart wrenching story of an incident which changed her life completely - from the bad to the good.

Muniba Mazari is an artist and a writer. She believes in playing with vibrant colors and flawless portrayal of true emotions. Her work speaks her heart out and is all about people, their expressions, dreams and aspirations.

Although wheel chair bound, her spirit and artistry knows no bounds. In fact, she takes the agony of spinal cord injury as a challenge and is more determined to express her sentiments through her art work.

While doing her bachelor in fine arts she met a road accident which made her paraplegic. Currently, she is running her brand by the name ‘Muniba’s Canvas’ with the slogan ‘Let Your Walls Wear Colors’. She is a mix media artist and believes in depicting the ethnic jewels of her region in an abstract way. Some of her work is purely abstract which depicts the humans’ expressions, their thoughts and dreams. Her paintings give the message of living life and represent the real personality of the artist.

[cecileatimango]

I am 19 years old I was 8 years old when I got injured, since then I can not walk again. This speech gives me a courage and made me feel good about myself. Thank you for your kind and powerful message from all over the world.

[multipleperceptive]

I met her in person. seriously, the way she spoke to me and her attitude towards me made me her fan❤❣

[aaminashahid]

I am 16 years old now. I was 8 years old when i got into a car accident and my left hand has not been working since then. I am unable to do work from my left hand. I think that i am the most dependent person in this world. When i have to tie my hair i have to ask my sisters or anyone else, when i have to wear a watch i have to do the same. In short i have to do the same every single day repeat my actions of asking other people to do me favors. I had to attempt my 5th class board exam and i was worried how will i draw margins. The way i draw margins now people start to sympathaize me. Yes me and all people like me are caged by our bodies. But this gives no right to other people for looking down on us or showing their sympathies. I've gotta say that the one thing i hate the most in the world is the sympathies of other people. I'm really grateful to you muniba api thankyou for teaching me a life long lesson. I will make sure to dream big and achieve al my goals .
Lots of love <3

[NavneetKaur-jlvn]

I am suffering from cancer and your story really inspired me. Thank you mam love your thinking.

[ravishyadav]

Love u from India and love ur the level of positive attitude.

[nehadhir]

Iron Lady! This is the most inspiring woman I have heard lately. So much to learn from you. Thanks, you have a fan here in India.

[sheriffbeko]

Her story is so heart touching. She is really a strong woman. I admire her so much.

[arunkumarsharma]

First time i have respect for Pakistan. When i listen Muniba.

[abiramiri]

She is the reason for me to love Pakistan

[Godislove]

I am 21 yrs old, when I first heard and like the inspirational speakers . One of my best motivational speaker is Ma'am Muniba . Her words, her facial expressions, her hand jestures, her smiles have a lot of positive impact on me. Thank you you ma'am for your selfless and a broad minded services you are rendering for the weak in spirit . I am also one of those who have been lost and felt desperate in life . But your motivational speech has given me a new turning point to be a positive and an optimistic person . Once again, thank you so much Ma'am . May God bless you and give you more inspirations to inspire and motivate the life of various status in the world .

[heenakosar]

biggest inspirational video of my Life. salute to her🙌
ALLAH bless you
love from INDIA.

[khanomeir]

I am totally blown away by this Ted talk! Proud to witness that my country possesses such a strong woman. Muniba we are proud of you, may Allah bless you and our best of wishes are always with you!

[niteesh]

Hi..I am from India..
very proud of u ma'am...
very inspiring to millions of youth.

[dammikapremkumar]

She is adorably beautiful from heart and soul. The strongest lady I have ever seen. Love you soo much Muniba Mazari ma'am(my role model).Much respect. Who else wants to be strong like her. Who else wants to emulate her path.
💖🥺

[farheenrizvi]

After listening ur talk i m crying ..may god bless you strong lady...

[richa]

She is an inspiration for all women and especially for women with a disability.. She upholds the meaning of a true human being and as a woman, I am proud of her and salute her for the determination to live life according to her own goals and not letting anything stop her. She is a true human being and a true inspiration for all people because we are all human beings first.

[akramramzan]

Yeah i never thanked Allah for my health... But after listening you i really realized blessings of Allah .. Thank you so much mam for making people mentally strong and positive including me....🥰🥰🥰

[nanubrar]

wow what a great inspiration she is for all of us. nothing can stop you if you really want to fulfil your dreams. salute to you sister

[Yashwitha.]

Wait
726 dislikes???
Like what planet are they from seriously.
She is such an wonderful and inspiring woman.

[zeesimplelife]

I'm also a disable woman, And Alhumdulilha main kisi py b dependent nhi hun.. Now I'm married and blessed with a baby boy.😊