I am a wheelchair bounded girl i can't walk but i am confident, independent and educated girl, at my early age i accepted myself the way i am, but unfortunately the society would never allow you to live with peace. Whenever i go outside shopping,or go to the restaurants or any other place people look at me like if i have come from an another planet! I can see sympathy in their eyes for me clearly. Some people come to chat with me directly to tell how much they feel sorry for me. That literally hurts. By the grace of Allah i am strong enough to deal with all this,i never let anyone to destroy my inner peace. But i feel for those people like me who are differently abled and they cannot face people's behaviour towards them. They lock themselves in their homes and spend the rest of their lives like this! I wish people could understand once that their single word can break/destroy someone's soul, their confidence their strength to face the world. I wish people see different people as social instead of weird.
Not everyone does! And I know I don't. I always feel comfortable around everyone (unless they seem sketch). I think it's because my third grade class had an autistic student. So if you look funny, or have a disability, it doesn't bother me.
I’m sorry that you continue to have this experience. I don’t understand why ppl feel it’s necessary to put others down or judge them? It’s not right! Hopefully one day ppl will be kinder to one another! No matter our differences! God bless
I am from the middle east I went to USA and almost everyone treated me like a freak they either avoided me or was rude. I am a woman in veil and a proud Muslim I remember going to Disneyland a man smiled at me and told me I am glad u are here madam ,I really needed his words I smiled back and thanked his kindness He was a man who saw my difference and accepted it in a wonderful way We all need to be like him ,thank you, amazing tedtalk
Loujain Alghabra wrote "I went to USA and almost everyone treated me like a freak they either avoided me or was rude. I am a woman in veil and a proud Muslim" Uh-huh. And how do you suppose that the typical white Christian American woman, wearing jeans and a tight t-shirt would be treated in say, Saudi Arabia? I've traveled all over the world, and the first thing I do, long before I actually *enter* any other country or culture, is to research the norms, and make sure that I conform to them while I'm there, so I'm not causing them any friction. You should've done that before you came to the US, or at the very least, figured it out once you got here. Most Americans don't approve of women wearing veils for religious or cultural reasons. You should've left that back in the M.E., or not come until you got a clue about American culture. Instead, you decided to impose your personal beliefs (or more accurately, the beliefs you were indoctrinated into by men) upon a culture that correctly views such things as divisive and retrograde. And why are you a "proud Muslim"? Pride isn't a virtue (Muhammad warned against it), and having pride in something you were born into, or that was given you, is the shallowest of conceits. If you must feel pride, feel it in whatever you *accomplish* in life. But you didn't accomplish being a Muslim; all that took was refusing to think for yourself, and going along with what others told you to think and believe.
Iam special because im the only one in the world. And I always find the way to be better every day P/s: Haha I am learning English, so anybody can fix my grammar sentence. Thank you
Yea, but i can't do it in this country. I can't persue what i want. there are lot of talents here but it seems that parents won't allow their children to persue what they want. They like to hear that their children is good at studies, but not that he's good at something else and not in studies. Here education system is a factory where students study for their survival or they will starve, they study to get respect for not being disrespected and confronted by someone. here is no learning, but memorising it just to pass exams and get admission in good colleges so that they can be a middle class family that have access to basic demands for survival. i hate the whole education system here, you'll find teachers than anywhere else cuz here is no option after failing your dream exams..
Why did she flee to US? Because her country decided to embrace socialism. So she comes here to tell us what we've done wrong. I think I am going to do a Test talk on what other countries are doing wrong. That's only fair
I watched this speech for practicing English just for once but now I don't know how many times did I watched this. This speech always gives me confidence and power. Thanks Mariana and you're so beautiful♡
I am a student from Vietnam. I often use TED as a source of learning, this time I do extensive listening. The speaker makes inspired for learning English from the listener and also for gaining the strength to become independent. They were inspired by the listener's speech and hope to one day deliver a speech on stage like them.
Wish you the best , I look like you on that , I wish to learn English from the listenere and I want to be inspired by the listener"s speech and growing up at skills.
What stupidity, by God! It is incredible how they manipulate weak-brained people with beautiful words and emotional stories, so that they cry and do something predetermined, such as voting in the presidential elections! But the saddest thing is that they manipulate the society of the United States!!!, they treat them like animals in a social experiment! That is why Biden won, and that is why that country is weaker and more impotent every day! there are invading people who think they own the country where they are given refuge!! Venezuelans do that in Colombia and also in the United States! Instead of giving thanks, they go there to get rich and destroy the country that shook their hands ! Qué estupidez, por Dios!!!, es increible como manipulan a la gente debil de cerebro con palabras bonitas y cuentos emotivos , para que lloren y hagan algo predeterminado como por ejemplo votar en las elecciones presidenciales!, pero lo más triste, es que manipulan a la sociedad de EStados Unidos !!!, los tratan como animales en un experimento social!, por eso ganó Biden, y por eso ese país es cada día más debil e impotente!, hay gente invasora que se cree dueños del país a donde les dan refugio!!, eso lo hacen los venezolanos en Colombia y tambien en Estados Unidos!, en cambio de agradecer, van allí a hacerse ricos y a destruir el país que les dio la mano!
10:53 "I may not agree with what you have to say, but I will fight to the death to defend your right to say it." "Without a dialogue, we will keep repeating the same mistakes because we will not learn anything new." Wise words.
I am a student at the university. From country to city, my voice is different and it makes me feel shy. I become more introverted and do not talk with my friends, in the meeting I just say: I agree with all members and do not raise my ideas. It is terrible. Today, i listen to her and i want to change myself, I am not sure i can change my thinking immediately but i will try my best. Thank you for your speech.I love u
14:16 this moment of the video broke my heart , i felt so happy after she said her sister back to walk again .. both of these girls are real fighters . they are a good example to face the life with its hard and people who don't have any feeling
What a powerful talk. She is very clear in her thoughts so the words are coming out like a cascade. I salute this brave lady and she is an inpiration and example to others. Certainly beauty is an added value to a speaker to easily attract the croud and she has got it.
I don't think the way that the speaker looked made a difference in her speech, presentation, and ability to grab the audiences attention. Regardless of the way she looked, her speech was powerful, moving, and captivating. I don't think Prijo Prijotte was saying otherwise. Prijo was just saying that beauty was an added value and that this could have attracted members of the crowd. Regardless, people attend TedTalks to listen and to learn new ideas or point of views, not to gawk or leer.
Do not argue about the value of her beauty. It is an important part of who she is and one of many things that make her special - right there beside her intelligence, her kindness, her concern for people, and, of course, her life experiences. Mariana - I am honored to have heard your words, am lifted to become a better person, and am grateful. To you, I say, amen.
What an eloquent & articulate speech! Being able to imagine yourself beyond others see in you is the toughest part. Love this line a lot. I’m also a person who does the same thing differently which gives power to me for being creative & willpower is another tool to fight all the struggles come along the path. Success can’t beat anyone, if someone is determined & humble. On 12th November 2025, I will also speak in TEDx and inspire people through my life story.
I only came here to learn English, Not only that I learned from you but also learned how to stand up on my own feet. This speech made me strong and one day I will do a speech on stage as you did. Thank you Mariana❤️
I am taking an English test tomorrow in order to study abroad my Master's degree, and I came here to listen to a speech in English. And yeah, that was more than just language assistance!
She's is amazing, the way how she expressed herself and her confidence is really cool. She is a very proud venezuelan. Furthermore beautiful as girls over there.
"You can't let differences define you" - this is the most meaningful line for me. I'm just in tears right now, only came here to learn English then I also learned a beautiful lesson of life🙂We cannot label others "different" because we are all different. Great speech.I've always been wondering what it means to truly embrace diversity. I think her speech gave me some really important hints. Thanks so much!
I don't want this to be your temporary motivation. What you said, go and accomplish it. Let it drive you even when you're not motivated, because I'll remember your name Raushan and will be looking forward to your story.
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 🌍 Mariana Atencio shares her journey as a journalist and her experiences growing up in Venezuela and the United States. 02:37 🌐 Being different can be challenging, but it also offers opportunities for growth and connection with others. 05:52 🚀 Embracing and appreciating what makes you different is the first step to valuing what makes others special. 08:21 🎙️ Journalism can be a powerful tool to change perceptions and humanize people who are labeled as "the other." 10:31 💬 Encouraging open dialogue and respecting different perspectives is crucial to overcoming societal divisions. 15:41 ❤️ Embracing our differences, celebrating uniqueness, and being humanists can help build a more compassionate society. Summary by HARPA AI 🧬
When she speaks of feeling out of place as an outsider when she was younger, I'm thinking, literally every kid feels that at some point, whether they're from another country, another state or just a kid starting in a new school. Everybody goes through that and you just have to work through it hoping that time and experience will help you overcome. I think the real message here, and where Mariana is such an inspiration is, if you're an awkward kid, feeling different and "other," you're not alone and this is part of the general human condition... and looking at Mariana's example, one day you will own the room just by showing up. Mariana is a lovely woman and she carries herself with confidence, class and grace.
"Being able to reimagine yourself beyond what other people's see ,that is the toughest task of all, but it also the most beautiful " "The single thing every one of us has in common is being human" thease are the most meaningful line for me💗😌😌🥺🥺💖💖
One day I was doing my assignment, and I came across this special word of Mariana Atencio. This is so inspiring and awesome, I like the way she encourage people and I also like to listen and learn from her.
Sometimes we are over analyzing who and what we are. Sometimes it’s just too much. JUST BE! Be the best version of yourself wherever you are and whoever you are. This is Beautyful of life.
I've just read Miariana's book "Perfectly You, Embracing the Power of Being Real". To be honest I cried a lot because as an immigrant I could feel the power in every story she shared in her book as some she shared in this TED talk-all that struggle, fear, shame, and vulnerability that we as imigrants carry on our every day lives. I didn't plan to stay here forever, I just wanted to work for two years and save up enough money to pay for my education back in my natal Honduras. But that time never comes and we end up staying because the money is never enough to fulfill our dreams and we have to take care of our families. I am more aware of my dreams and which strategies I need to use in order to achieve them. I didn't have a role model father nor a mother to guide me, I didn't have the tools as Mariana did so she could fulfill her dream, but I do have them now. I may feel too old, too short, not prepare enough or not smart enough and that I've missed my opportunity, but I will do anything to change this chip I have in my mind thay does not allow me to grow, and to start thinking differently. Go shase your dreams Adelisa, as this brilliant and brave Latin woman did and never looked back egain.
Well said. I have embraced my weird personality a long time ago, since I was 16. Just decided that if someone is gonna love me, I need to know if they love the real me. And interesting enough, if someone hated me, they wouldn't be wrong. Because I'm me. Not hiding any of it. Weird, and will always be, who care, that's just me. And I love those whom hate me sometimes, their hate isn't a reason enough for mine. Anyway, loved your talk. It was heart felt. Simple yet profound. Best of luck dear.
Me too I am special. I can speak fluent English and fluent Arabic. I can cook well and dance well .. belly dance .. Saudi dance .. I wrote songs in English .. I write a lot .. I teach and I help those that need help... and I smile a smile that makes you remember your happiest times! It means I love people! I think what makes us all special is our sweet differences.
you know what is happening here: all we need is someone ”beautiful”, and more people like her (or him in other cases) will come. This is the power of people, so you out there ”beautiful” people just come togheter. (just read the comments and you will know what I mean)..
My favorite quote was that never let society to say that you don't fit the mold, we are all quirky and unique in our own way. She basically says that being different, even in a way that sucks, we should never be ashamed of it.Instead of it we should be proud of them and never let these things define us and overcome difficulties beyond anyone's expectation. I really loved this speech, that was so inspiring .At the moment I am going through some hardships myself, because I am different and I dream big and people want me to just fit in the mold.I really appreciate this.Thank you so much.
I am a student from malaysia. I will use this video to do the task given by my teacher. This video was very inspiring to me and also to the rest of the viewers. This video teaches the viewers to be more confident and and know themselves. Overall, the video is very interesting and inspiring to the views. I love it so much. Thank you
When she talked about Muslim girl and her reaction when met her . I felt sad because many people don't accept the muslim girl . It is true that She changed her thinking about that girl but many people don't change their thinking about us 🙁🙁
Hello "study casket". I also have seen many videos/ talks from TEDx Talks for the last 6 six years. This video of Mariana is one of my 20 favorites ones to practice my listening skill in English. She has a great level in pronunciation. Greetings from Sonora, México 🇲🇽
One of a famous Hindi song's lyrics fits here: "Maine yehi socha hai aksar tu bhi main bhi sabhi hain sheeshe khud hi ko hum sabhi mein dekhen nahi hoon main hoon main to phir bhi sahi galat tumhara main mujhe paana paana hai khud ko" This is what it means: I have often thought, that you, me, all of us are mirrors, we see only ourselves in all, I am not there still I am.. right, wrong, yours me, I have to get.. get my own self..
👍👍👍 Same is one more song by AR Rehman Sir : Tu koi aur hai Jaanta hai tu Saamne iss jahan k ikk nakaab hai Tu aur hai Koi aur hai Q nahi wo.... jo hai ...... Bol de tu koi aur Sahmne aa khol de sab jo hai dil mein bol de ab It means : You are someone else You know it In front of this world there is a mask (on your face)(symbolically) You are someone else You know it Why don't you be. ...Who You really are? Say that You are someone else Confront them all Open up "Whatever is there in your heart speak it all" 💙💚💛💜
@@ahmedjamalhumakani I have a Taiwanese friend who in answer to most opinions says 50:50.. Meaning that most opinions are partly true. When I saw the video pic I almost didn't watch thinking pretty much along the likes of what Bittu Kumar said. However on watching she nevertheless spoke truths that I think are better than much of the garbarge put out there. To be perfect, having no prejudices, no judgements of others, totally unselfish would be utterly fantastic but how many of us are! So lets keep on battling within. Unless we're perfect! All good things brother. I'm flawed and working on it cause I know we all face the depth of the Law and there is no escaping it.
@@BittuKumar-uf7er Yes oh wise one. She ain't perfect. But then who is? Look my point is that it's easy to criticise but what's the point? Best to ask ourself the question "who am I"?
The speaker's speech and dialogue were excellent. "Being Different" as well as "I am different" as well as "What makes you different and special" . These are fascinating words to me. Indeed, individuals in the world are unique. Despite the fact that each of us is different from the others in terms of intelligence, race, and skin tone as well as our communities, we are all human beings, and humanity transcends all distinctions in terms of race, community, national boundaries, language, culture, and religion. Well, it's not "God" who has split the planet into many nations, culture, and so on it's humankind. All people are equal in God's eyes. as God's beloved children. All humans need to do is accept and value one another for who they are as individuals. As a result, by placing ourselves in their shoes, we must demonstrate to one another, experience their pain, and show empathy for them. I think that the essence of humanity is to accept and empathise with others' differences. I embrace my special and distinct individuality here, as I too am a Sigma personality. Thank you for sharing your wonderful speech in this vidoe clip. 😊✌
She speaks very well but as a Spanish native speaker I could recognize not only her hispanic accent but even the accent of the Spanish way of talking from her country.
@@SaraAli-qz9ii Trust me Miss. I recognized her accent in the first 4 words she used because how she spells the S's and T's. Probably You know her so I use her as example: if You pay attention You maybe can notice she talks like Sofía Vergara. Sofia is from the Atlantic Colombia where they talk Spanish like Venezuela but Sofía "hides worst" her accent.
From a neighbor next door to Venezuela and his people, I can totally agree and applaud Mariana. We can all make a contribution to humanity when we are treated humanely. I came to this country of ours as a poor teenager with great dreams of becoming an engineer and being successful. Well, my dream was realized, not because those who looked down on me but those who opened their doors and hearts and held my hand through my life in this beautiful country of us all. God bless America
l come here 2020, so l just post my comment here. l have't watched the talk yet, but l think everyone is born with the different bodies and personalities ,that's what make us special. All we want is the attention from others because everyone wants the feeling of being important. What we need do is to better ourselves, thus we let others like us and we become special
I only came here to learn English then I also learned a beautiful lesson of life🙂
Good
Me to 👍
Me too 💕
me too..i also came here to learn English 😃
Me too.... what a special moment watching and learning from Mariana..Huuau
me too
I am a wheelchair bounded girl i can't walk but i am confident, independent and educated girl, at my early age i accepted myself the way i am, but unfortunately the society would never allow you to live with peace. Whenever i go outside shopping,or go to the restaurants or any other place people look at me like if i have come from an another planet! I can see sympathy in their eyes for me clearly. Some people come to chat with me directly to tell how much they feel sorry for me. That literally hurts. By the grace of Allah i am strong enough to deal with all this,i never let anyone to destroy my inner peace. But i feel for those people like me who are differently abled and they cannot face people's behaviour towards them. They lock themselves in their homes and spend the rest of their lives like this! I wish people could understand once that their single word can break/destroy someone's soul, their confidence their strength to face the world. I wish people see different people as social instead of weird.
Not everyone does! And I know I don't. I always feel comfortable around everyone (unless they seem sketch). I think it's because my third grade class had an autistic student. So if you look funny, or have a disability, it doesn't bother me.
I’m sorry that you continue to have this experience. I don’t understand why ppl feel it’s necessary to put others down or judge them? It’s not right! Hopefully one day ppl will be kinder to one another! No matter our differences! God bless
@@missygilly9917 I hope that too.
God bless
I approve your idea
I like the way u express your self
I am happy to see you fighting with whatever that is.
I am from the middle east I went to USA and almost everyone treated me like a freak they either avoided me or was rude.
I am a woman in veil and a proud Muslim
I remember going to Disneyland
a man smiled at me and told me I am glad u are here madam ,I really needed his words I smiled back and thanked his kindness
He was a man who saw my difference and accepted it
in a wonderful way
We all need to be like him
,thank you, amazing tedtalk
proud of you sis
he's awesome and you too
Wish Allah blessing u always sis
@@namishshaikh5691 they have colonial present and past, they can't do away with it.
Loujain Alghabra wrote "I went to USA and almost everyone treated me like a freak they either avoided me or was rude. I am a woman in veil and a proud Muslim"
Uh-huh. And how do you suppose that the typical white Christian American woman, wearing jeans and a tight t-shirt would be treated in say, Saudi Arabia?
I've traveled all over the world, and the first thing I do, long before I actually *enter* any other country or culture, is to research the norms, and make sure that I conform to them while I'm there, so I'm not causing them any friction.
You should've done that before you came to the US, or at the very least, figured it out once you got here. Most Americans don't approve of women wearing veils for religious or cultural reasons. You should've left that back in the M.E., or not come until you got a clue about American culture. Instead, you decided to impose your personal beliefs (or more accurately, the beliefs you were indoctrinated into by men) upon a culture that correctly views such things as divisive and retrograde.
And why are you a "proud Muslim"? Pride isn't a virtue (Muhammad warned against it), and having pride in something you were born into, or that was given you, is the shallowest of conceits. If you must feel pride, feel it in whatever you *accomplish* in life. But you didn't accomplish being a Muslim; all that took was refusing to think for yourself, and going along with what others told you to think and believe.
What makes you special is being real and being you without comparison or in imitation.
That's right or not?
I am special because my mom loves me and that's all what matters
Peter Ivan i like your thinking way
Amazing
💜💜💜
So beautiful!! That is so big a reason! !
Iam special because im the only one in the world. And I always find the way to be better every day
P/s: Haha I am learning English, so anybody can fix my grammar sentence. Thank you
''let's celebrate those imperfection that make us special'' this word make me wake up.
Nyari orang indo, dan akhirnya nemu
her speech is so fluent ,a good example of great communication skill even though her mother tongue is not english!!!
yeah that is so true tikaaa i want to be like mariana
I hope one day I speak like or even better than her, my mother tongue is portuguese
Tika Thapa yes
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"Being able to reimagine yourself beyond what other people see is the toughest task of all but also the most beautiful..." is a hit... Thanks.🥰🥰
"When you are different, you have to work at belonging." So true.
Pencraft what do it mean by work at belonging?
Sorry I'm poor at English
Dude explain us pls
i love this quote but i love your voice more
Yea, but i can't do it in this country. I can't persue what i want. there are lot of talents here but it seems that parents won't allow their children to persue what they want. They like to hear that their children is good at studies, but not that he's good at something else and not in studies. Here education system is a factory where students study for their survival or they will starve, they study to get respect for not being disrespected and confronted by someone. here is no learning, but memorising it just to pass exams and get admission in good colleges so that they can be a middle class family that have access to basic demands for survival. i hate the whole education system here, you'll find teachers than anywhere else cuz here is no option after failing your dream exams..
"To work at belonging " means to bridge up the similarities I guess🤔
What a beautiful quote from her :
Being able to imagine your self beyond what other people see is the toughest of all but it's beautiful
❤️
Bro can u help me in english speaking
@abdelhak loumir Aww jealousy is sickness get better
@@puneetyaduvanshi5407 : I can help you to improve your spoken power.
@@aleempervaiz8789 yup...sir...can u help me
@@aleempervaiz8789
Let me know your phone please !
Thanks for your motivating
She is such a beauty with a brain. Love the way she speaks👏
Do u want to be like her.🤗.
I absolutely.
Try to imitate her voice and the rhythm.
Do you agree with me??
and a heart.
yeah, beautiful lady
Her voice is like the sound of a waterfall...........she is wise, have a very clear view about life. Lots of respect from India....
Hmm
omg, I'm crying. the way she talks is beautiful and inspiring. thanks for sharing your wonderful life!
"You can't let differences define you" - this is the most meaningful line for me. I'm just in tears right now
So am I.
Why did she flee to US? Because her country decided to embrace socialism. So she comes here to tell us what we've done wrong. I think I am going to do a Test talk on what other countries are doing wrong. That's only fair
@@myaccount5204 interesting how that's all you took away from watching this lecture.
Nice speech
@@Soon-Leel😊😊ll
I'm in love with her self-confidence...and the topic is really important.
@@gulsherahmed5726 koo
I watched this speech for practicing English just for once but now I don't know how many times did I watched this. This speech always gives me confidence and power. Thanks Mariana and you're so beautiful♡
I can relate
I am a student from Vietnam. I often use TED as a source of learning, this time I do extensive listening. The speaker makes inspired for learning English from the listener and also for gaining the strength to become independent. They were inspired by the listener's speech and hope to one day deliver a speech on stage like them.
Wish you the best , I look like you on that , I wish to learn English from the listenere and I want to be inspired by the listener"s speech and growing up at skills.
Me too. See you one day❤
We cannot label others "different" because we are all different. Great speech.
So we can call them different... From us. And in a good way :)
What stupidity, by God! It is incredible how they manipulate weak-brained people with beautiful words and emotional stories, so that they cry and do something predetermined, such as voting in the presidential elections! But the saddest thing is that they manipulate the society of the United States!!!, they treat them like animals in a social experiment! That is why Biden won, and that is why that country is weaker and more impotent every day!
there are invading people who think they own the country where they are given refuge!! Venezuelans do that in Colombia and also in the United States! Instead of giving thanks, they go there to get rich and destroy the country that shook their hands !
Qué estupidez, por Dios!!!, es increible como manipulan a la gente debil de cerebro con palabras bonitas y cuentos emotivos , para que lloren y hagan algo predeterminado como por ejemplo votar en las elecciones presidenciales!, pero lo más triste, es que manipulan a la sociedad de EStados Unidos !!!, los tratan como animales en un experimento social!, por eso ganó Biden, y por eso ese país es cada día más debil e impotente!, hay gente invasora que se cree dueños del país a donde les dan refugio!!, eso lo hacen los venezolanos en Colombia y tambien en Estados Unidos!, en cambio de agradecer, van allí a hacerse ricos y a destruir el país que les dio la mano!
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very nice，very wonderful
I cried when she said everyone wants to feel valued and accepted....couldn't agree more !!!!!
10:53 "I may not agree with what you have to say, but I will fight to the death to defend your right to say it."
"Without a dialogue, we will keep repeating the same mistakes because we will not learn anything new."
Wise words.
True. Amazing soul
❤❤
agreed
I am a student at the university. From country to city, my voice is different and it makes me feel shy. I become more introverted and do not talk with my friends, in the meeting I just say: I agree with all members and do not raise my ideas. It is terrible. Today, i listen to her and i want to change myself, I am not sure i can change my thinking immediately but i will try my best. Thank you for your speech.I love u
I hope you never give up,
I support you too ❤
"Take a stand to defend your race, the human race." Beautiful!
Yafet Teg so right bro!
Yafet Teg gqtj2t
Yafet Teg honestly, she gives us the fortitude and eagerness, enthusiasm to deliver a bold speech on the stage and before the enormous audience.
Pretty over-emotional statement addressed at lefties.
It's the human *species* , not "race".
Yafet Teg the
14:16 this moment of the video broke my heart , i felt so happy after she said her sister back to walk again .. both of these girls are real fighters . they are a good example to face the life with its hard and people who don't have any feeling
Of course.
What a powerful talk. She is very clear in her thoughts so the words are coming out like a cascade. I salute this brave lady and she is an inpiration and example to others. Certainly beauty is an added value to a speaker to easily attract the croud and she has got it.
I don't think the way that the speaker looked made a difference in her speech, presentation, and ability to grab the audiences attention. Regardless of the way she looked, her speech was powerful, moving, and captivating. I don't think Prijo Prijotte was saying otherwise. Prijo was just saying that beauty was an added value and that this could have attracted members of the crowd. Regardless, people attend TedTalks to listen and to learn new ideas or point of views, not to gawk or leer.
there is nothing as powerful and so moving as a personal story
I want to marry that kind of a girl
Do not argue about the value of her beauty. It is an important part of who she is and one of many things that make her special - right there beside her intelligence, her kindness, her concern for people, and, of course, her life experiences.
Mariana - I am honored to have heard your words, am lifted to become a better person, and am grateful. To you, I say, amen.
De Wonderland a
What an eloquent & articulate speech!
Being able to imagine yourself beyond others see in you is the toughest part.
Love this line a lot.
I’m also a person who does the same thing differently which gives power to me for being creative & willpower is another tool to fight all the struggles come along the path. Success can’t beat anyone, if someone is determined & humble.
On 12th November 2025, I will also speak in TEDx and inspire people through my life story.
She's my soul sister! Couldn't agree more with everything she said. Unite as humans, stand up and uplift one another. We're all the same. ❤️❤️❤️
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love this speech. 'Different is what makes you special, and be proud'
I love your speech. Your beauty makes different
BEEN ZINO guta.nicolae
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"Being able to re-imagine yourself beyond what other people see, that is the most difficult task of all- but it is also the most beautiful." ❤
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yesss😢😢😢 hope i find it in myself
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that why you have such amazing intelligent brain in simple words to success indeed .
You have the ability to change, you are the best 💪👍🔥🔥
Anyone in 2024?
Yes I'm
Yes I'm ❤
Yeap
Yes I'm
me too
she has a great dad. she need to thank him every day
she definetly speaks like a leader and a rolemodel
"The single thing every one of us has in common is being human, so take a stand to defend your race, the human race" TRUE INDEED❤️
WHAT ABOUT NASCAR
Great
I only came here to learn English, Not only that I learned from you but also learned how to stand up on my own feet. This speech made me strong and one day I will do a speech on stage as you did. Thank you Mariana❤️
Peach
I also came here to learn English 🤝
I am taking an English test tomorrow in order to study abroad my Master's degree, and I came here to listen to a speech in English. And yeah, that was more than just language assistance!
yes
@@deepofficial706
I come also 😊
I was completely mesmerized while listening. She is very articulative. She is kind and generous. She is really awesome.
Smoking hot
She is beautiful and articulate. Its the 2nd time listening to her Ted talk .
articulate
You mean "hot"
Bobur Amatov expressed well
Nobody has a claim on the word "normal." We are all different. We are all quirky, and unique, and that is what makes us wonderfully human :)
Beautifully said!
Hi Sunita ! How are you ?
but if everyone is special doesn't mean that no one actually is?
@@черчеркесский Everyone is special in a different way!!! Now does it make sense?
Good day!
@@черчеркесский Well everyone is special in their own way so no.
She's is amazing, the way how she expressed herself and her confidence is really cool. She is a very proud venezuelan. Furthermore beautiful as girls over there.
She really got her message through and made us appreciate that our own life experiences if reflected on can teach us something of great value.
❤Hello, how are you.. do you speak English fluently?
Hi ,i hope you well i want to practice english if ypu can
@@malaykabooneWhat races are you?
@@zahraa-gr9fv im somali girl and you
@@malaykaboone I don't know, but I feel you are an Arab 😅
Her talk gave me goosebumps.. it really changed my perspective towards myself and others around me
this speech was so profound and she is so eloquent. amazing i’m so proud of her and the audience for celebrating their differences.
are you bts army??i'm also army from bangladesh🇧🇩🇧🇩
Yes I’m also army💜
What's u way for learning the luggage?
Yessss 😃
@@queen93668
O no
"You can't let differences define you" - this is the most meaningful line for me. I'm just in tears right now, only came here to learn English then I also learned a beautiful lesson of life🙂We cannot label others "different" because we are all different. Great speech.I've always been wondering what it means to truly embrace diversity. I think her speech gave me some really important hints. Thanks so much!
Same here ❤
This woman made me cry, touched my heart. Gracias, Mariana 💖
Definitely one day I'll share my success story on this auditorium.
Amen
We wait for it!!
Keep your dreams and hopes high and one day you'll be up there telling your story..God Bless you.
Al the Best Bro 💪💯
I don't want this to be your temporary motivation. What you said, go and accomplish it. Let it drive you even when you're not motivated, because I'll remember your name Raushan and will be looking forward to your story.
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
00:00 🌍 Mariana Atencio shares her journey as a journalist and her experiences growing up in Venezuela and the United States.
02:37 🌐 Being different can be challenging, but it also offers opportunities for growth and connection with others.
05:52 🚀 Embracing and appreciating what makes you different is the first step to valuing what makes others special.
08:21 🎙️ Journalism can be a powerful tool to change perceptions and humanize people who are labeled as "the other."
10:31 💬 Encouraging open dialogue and respecting different perspectives is crucial to overcoming societal divisions.
15:41 ❤️ Embracing our differences, celebrating uniqueness, and being humanists can help build a more compassionate society.
Summary by HARPA AI 🧬
Everybody needs an encouraging dad like her dad 💕❤
we are all quirky and unique and that is what makes you wonderfully human. this is so true. great speech .
"the single thing every one of us has in common is being human"what a beautiful lessons u taught me today!! Thank you 💖
When she speaks of feeling out of place as an outsider when she was younger, I'm thinking, literally every kid feels that at some point, whether they're from another country, another state or just a kid starting in a new school. Everybody goes through that and you just have to work through it hoping that time and experience will help you overcome. I think the real message here, and where Mariana is such an inspiration is, if you're an awkward kid, feeling different and "other," you're not alone and this is part of the general human condition... and looking at Mariana's example, one day you will own the room just by showing up. Mariana is a lovely woman and she carries herself with confidence, class and grace.
There's something about her, that is very attractive! She makes you want to listen to her talk all day
Lucina Pshegubj shes good looking, and she communicates for a living
Thats true
very right. I watched it 3 times and every time it is amazing.
Most likely because of her sincerity, I can see her barely holding back her tears when she talked about her roommate and sister.
@@danieleduardotorresdeluna5391
Solo te estas denigrando a ti mismo 😂, que querias probar?
So beautiful, powerful and well spoken. Amazing young lady with a powerful message for all of us.
When I feel hopeless, I come here and learn other people's methods of life, and then I find my strength and keep moving.
That's right! She's amazing. Beautiful human being!
Alejandro R. Urzúa great job
Hmm, she is very yummy.
human being really exited
Wow Journalist???
She's beautiful as a movie star......i think she has more gift than others.
"Being able to reimagine yourself beyond what other people's see ,that is the toughest task of all, but it also the most beautiful "
"The single thing every one of us has in common is being human"
thease are the most meaningful line for me💗😌😌🥺🥺💖💖
One day I was doing my assignment, and I came across this special word of Mariana Atencio. This is so inspiring and awesome, I like the way she encourage people and I also like to listen and learn from her.
You have the ability to change, you are the best 💪👍
One of the best talks I've ever seen! Thanks you Mariana to teach us many lessons about society!
As a Muslim Indian girl with vitiligo this has really inspired me, Thanks a lott.
Wish you good luck.. always be happy and keep your moral high
Never had I heard such an amazing speech like this.
What makes you S.P.E.C.I.A.L.? Strength, Perception, Endurance, Charisma, Intelligence, Agility, and Luck.
Good speech ❤️❤️. So inspired, motivated. "being human" 💖
nice
Good job w/ the acronym 👊
By thee grace off God!🙇🏽♀️🙌🏼🤝🙏🏼🤙🏼💪🏼
People needs more FallOut.
The way she delivered her speech is splendid ! She knows how to grab the attention of the audience ❤️
She was beautiful inside and out. The empathy makes her beauty even more shining.
Difference is a point of view, not a fact, we all are human beings.
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Мая Тонева interesting
difference is a fact. the point is to appreciate our differences
Being a father, I have learned an important lesson how to make my daughter strong emotionally and intellectually.
" But she taught me: you can't let those differences define you " Such an amazing lesson in life
Sometimes we are over analyzing who and what we are. Sometimes it’s just too much. JUST BE! Be the best version of yourself wherever you are and whoever you are. This is Beautyful of life.
I AM FROM CARACAS, VENEZUELA AND I JUST SHOCKED WITH THIS AMAZING TEDTALK 😍😍😍
"Being able to re-imagine yourself BEYOND what other people see"
Hit me hard❗✔✔ Thank you TEdx
I've just read Miariana's book "Perfectly You, Embracing the Power of Being Real". To be honest I cried a lot because as an immigrant I could feel the power in every story she shared in her book as some she shared in this TED talk-all that struggle, fear, shame, and vulnerability that we as imigrants carry on our every day lives. I didn't plan to stay here forever, I just wanted to work for two years and save up enough money to pay for my education back in my natal Honduras. But that time never comes and we end up staying because the money is never enough to fulfill our dreams and we have to take care of our families. I am more aware of my dreams and which strategies I need to use in order to achieve them. I didn't have a role model father nor a mother to guide me, I didn't have the tools as Mariana did so she could fulfill her dream, but I do have them now. I may feel too old, too short, not prepare enough or not smart enough and that I've missed my opportunity, but I will do anything to change this chip I have in my mind thay does not allow me to grow, and to start thinking differently. Go shase your dreams Adelisa, as this brilliant and brave Latin woman did and never looked back egain.
Bless you, Eliza. I wish you all the best.
Can u share if u have online version of it
The world would work better if every parent had the insight to raise their children as this women’s parents raised her. Well done
Well said. I have embraced my weird personality a long time ago, since I was 16. Just decided that if someone is gonna love me, I need to know if they love the real me. And interesting enough, if someone hated me, they wouldn't be wrong. Because I'm me. Not hiding any of it. Weird, and will always be, who care, that's just me. And I love those whom hate me sometimes, their hate isn't a reason enough for mine. Anyway, loved your talk. It was heart felt. Simple yet profound. Best of luck dear.
i could listen to her talking all day long, love her artiulation, voice and the way she talk
Me too I am special. I can speak fluent English and fluent Arabic. I can cook well and dance well .. belly dance .. Saudi dance .. I wrote songs in English .. I write a lot .. I teach and I help those that need help... and I smile a smile that makes you remember your happiest times! It means I love people!
I think what makes us all special is our sweet differences.
Could you help me with English?
♥️♥️
Can u send me songs
I've hoped this video will be edited with subtitles they are really helpful in many ways.
Who is with me in June 2024...?
One of the most inspiring speeches I’ve seen. Thanks to you
"we are all different, we are all quirky and unique, and that makes us wonderfully human" 🙂🙂🙂
I think it's a nice word
Yes 👍🏼
This speech also show us the importance of presence and support of parents in our life..
I really like Mariana's story. She is an example for everyone. Her speech is really amazing.
you know what is happening here: all we need is someone ”beautiful”, and more people like her (or him in other cases) will come. This is the power of people, so you out there ”beautiful” people just come togheter. (just read the comments and you will know what I mean)..
I've always been wondering what it means to truly embrace diversity. I think her speech gave me some really important hints. Thanks so much!
Nice
I think it resonated with you because she is hot.
You have the ability to change, you are the best 💪👍
Let’s celebrate our imperfections that make us special! Beautiful talk, she and her sister are inspirational!
My favorite quote was that never let society to say that you don't fit the mold, we are all quirky and unique in our own way.
She basically says that being different, even in a way that sucks, we should never be ashamed of it.Instead of it we should be proud of them and never let these things define us and overcome difficulties beyond anyone's expectation.
I really loved this speech, that was so inspiring .At the moment I am going through some hardships myself, because I am different and I dream big and people want me to just fit in the mold.I really appreciate this.Thank you so much.
I am a student from malaysia. I will use this video to do the task given by my teacher. This video was very inspiring to me and also to the rest of the viewers. This video teaches the viewers to be more confident and and know themselves. Overall, the video is very interesting and inspiring to the views. I love it so much. Thank you
Lol why did two different accounts comment the exact same thing
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Excellent talk! All what you said is certainly true. Celebrate Differences and Embrace The Human Race !!
Good talk~
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Thank you Mariana for giving me spark,
I SUBSCRIBE to Your View Point, INDEED*
When she talked about Muslim girl and her reaction when met her . I felt sad because many people don't accept the muslim girl . It is true that She changed her thinking about that girl but many people don't change their thinking about us 🙁🙁
Yeah true
From subtitles to no subtitles i improved a lot and got many beautiful messages from all the Ted talk speakers thank you so much 💜
Hello "study casket". I also have seen many videos/ talks from TEDx Talks for the last 6 six years. This video of Mariana is one of my 20 favorites ones to practice my listening skill in English. She has a great level in pronunciation. Greetings from Sonora, México 🇲🇽
She’s amazing. One of my favorite TED talks ever!
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Hey what's up
and i like u
Anyone In 2020?
U r amazing for me 😂😂
You teaches me so much,everyone’s life is different,enjoy your life and respect others.
Right
"Reimagine yourself beyond what other people see". Amazing, I'm in tears. This was magic. LOVED IT.
This made me cry. Thank you!
Flood of tears in my eyes😭
*PATRICIA*
Your comment also reflects your internal beauty.
One of a famous Hindi song's lyrics fits here:
"Maine yehi socha hai aksar
tu bhi main bhi sabhi hain sheeshe
khud hi ko hum sabhi mein dekhen
nahi hoon main hoon main to phir bhi
sahi galat tumhara main
mujhe paana paana hai khud ko"
This is what it means:
I have often thought,
that you, me, all of us are mirrors,
we see only ourselves in all,
I am not there still I am..
right, wrong, yours me,
I have to get.. get my own self..
👍👍👍
Same is one more song by AR Rehman Sir :
Tu koi aur hai
Jaanta hai tu
Saamne iss jahan k ikk nakaab hai
Tu aur hai
Koi aur hai
Q nahi wo.... jo hai
......
Bol de
tu koi aur
Sahmne aa
khol de sab
jo hai dil mein bol de ab
It means :
You are someone else
You know it
In front of this world there is a mask (on your face)(symbolically)
You are someone else
You know it
Why don't you be. ...Who You really are?
Say that
You are someone else
Confront them all
Open up
"Whatever is there in your heart speak it all"
💙💚💛💜
Maine yehi socha
Well said
Well done Mariana, thank you for this gift to all of us
nice comments
She is different : She's pretty, smart and well-spoken ...
Yes man
Beautiful people say
Beauty doesn't matter
Rich People say money doesn't matter
We all know from deep hearts
All things are matter
@@BittuKumar-uf7er Went through like 50 comments, you & Eastwood are the only two who pointed out the obvious.
@@ahmedjamalhumakani I have a Taiwanese friend who in answer to most opinions says 50:50.. Meaning that most opinions are partly true.
When I saw the video pic I almost didn't watch thinking pretty much along the likes of what Bittu Kumar said.
However on watching she nevertheless spoke truths that I think are better than much of the garbarge put out there.
To be perfect, having no prejudices, no judgements of others, totally unselfish would be utterly fantastic but how many of us are!
So lets keep on battling within. Unless we're perfect!
All good things brother. I'm flawed and working on it cause I know we all face the depth of the Law and there is no escaping it.
@@BittuKumar-uf7er Yes oh wise one. She ain't perfect. But then who is?
Look my point is that it's easy to criticise but what's the point?
Best to ask ourself the question "who am I"?
@@waterkingdavid Cordially appreciate your words David ! Have a nice day or night !
The speaker's speech and dialogue were excellent. "Being Different" as well as "I am different" as well as "What makes you different and special" . These are fascinating words to me. Indeed, individuals in the world are unique. Despite the fact that each of us is different from the others in terms of intelligence, race, and skin tone as well as our communities, we are all human beings, and humanity transcends all distinctions in terms of race, community, national boundaries, language, culture, and religion. Well, it's not "God" who has split the planet into many nations, culture, and so on it's humankind. All people are equal in God's eyes. as God's beloved children. All humans need to do is accept and value one another for who they are as individuals. As a result, by placing ourselves in their shoes, we must demonstrate to one another, experience their pain, and show empathy for them.
I think that the essence of humanity is to accept and empathise with others' differences. I embrace my special and distinct individuality here, as I too am a Sigma personality. Thank you for sharing your wonderful speech in this vidoe clip. 😊✌
Fatima is a reason why this girl can show her mindset and educate us to not make label as " others" thanks for this beautiful mindlesson
She speaks like a native speaker.
Her speech is powerful.
Accept differences of the others..
♥️♥️
She speaks very well but as a Spanish native speaker I could recognize not only her hispanic accent but even the accent of the Spanish way of talking from her country.
@@atata2512..
You're right....
@@SaraAli-qz9ii Trust me Miss. I recognized her accent in the first 4 words she used because how she spells the S's and T's. Probably You know her so I use her as example: if You pay attention You maybe can notice she talks like Sofía Vergara. Sofia is from the Atlantic Colombia where they talk Spanish like Venezuela but Sofía "hides worst" her accent.
I'm learning English and, with this video, a life lesson. 👏🏻👏🏻
One of the best TED talks I've ever heard! Incredibly beautiful presence and touching topic. Definitely an idea worth spreading!
Very inspirational. Love this, taught me so much about life.
From a neighbor next door to Venezuela and his people, I can totally agree and applaud Mariana. We can all make a contribution to humanity when we are treated humanely. I came to this country of ours as a poor teenager with great dreams of becoming an engineer and being successful. Well, my dream was realized, not because those who looked down on me but those who opened their doors and hearts and held my hand through my life in this beautiful country of us all. God bless America
Anyone In 2020?
l come here 2020, so l just post my comment here. l have't watched the talk yet, but l think everyone is born with the different bodies and personalities ,that's what make us special. All we want is the attention from others because everyone wants the feeling of being important. What we need do is to better ourselves, thus we let others like us and we become special
Here:) Present 😌💯
Here~ time goes so fast!
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I don't know how many times I've watched this video. I love it and respect her.
"You can't let differences define you GAL! " - This is the most meaningful line for me. I'm just in tears right now......
You have the ability to change, you are the best 💪👍🔥🔥