In this heartfelt talk, Elmira Alaei reflects on how perspective can shape resilience. She explores how noticing small sparks of hope, even in the darkest moments can be enough to keep us going. With a focus on women’s strength and the power of human connection, Elmira reminds us that resilience often begins by simply choosing to see the light.
Elmira Alaei, a medical student at the University of Tehran and founder of the VISTA team, is a passionate advocate for lifestyle improvement. Coming from a disadvantaged background, her journey of resilience began by breaking societal expectations and choosing her own path.In her talk, she shares how perspective can shape resilience—how seeing small sparks of hope in the darkest moments can keep us moving. Focusing on women’s strength and the power of human connection, Elmira offers a heartfelt reminder: resilience often begins with simply choosing to see the light. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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