Since I am so used to my wheelchair, I hardly noticed how very functional it is. It acts as a storage, a car, a ladder, sabzi (vegetable) basket, a rocking chair, and oh, it also helps me move around. Over the years, I learnt to maneuver it with ease, and also have fun with it. So why not talk a bit about the simple yet quirky stuff my chair can do.
Fancy shopping cart
In case I forget to pick a basket/trolley while shopping, I can always stash the stuff am buying on the sides of my chair and believe me, I can carry a lot of stuff that way. I might come across as a shop lifter to onlookers who don’t know what am doing but let’s not go there.
It can turn into a Transformer
You read right. It can turn into a Transformer at will, especially when my nephew is around. The time he first saw me chair he was so impressed that he asked me if I’d sit elsewhere so he could have it for a while. (eternity) Operating the brakes, trying out a wheelie were some stunts we tried together. I also landed on the floor a few times before I got the wheelie right. Only cinematic background music was missing.
Star in a horror movie
Have you noticed that quite a few horror movies have squeaking wheelchairs moving by themselves in dark corridors, sometimes in sanatoriums or Gothic mansions? After I saw that, I wondered if my chair could do that role well. So I tried pushing it into a corridor to see how it looks. Looked pretty good, but I needed someone to come get the runaway wheelchair back for me. It was a long wait.
Free roller coaster ride- speed demon
I don’t need to go on roller coaster rides anymore. All I need is an empty ground and the wind in my hair (About time I got to use that phrase) and my chair can turn into a speed demon. I used to be scared of roller coasters when I was a kid, and now I can be one if I want to.
Why did I share this? To me, my chair is my strength, I love it for the things it lets me do. To simply put it, everything in life that we may think as hurdles could actually turn out to be an opportunity for adventure.
It is the way we look at things, accept and embrace what we think are ‘flaws’ that gives us the key to living a fulfilling life. And how we embark on a remarkable journey from there is what ultimately matters.
This post is part of My Friend Alexa by Blogchatter and am happy to be taking my blog to a whole new level with our community!
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Your post brims with positivity and how beautifully you have embraced life. You are an inspiration to so many souls out there. Thanks for sharing an integral part of your life. Kudos to your creativity and positivity .
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Thank you so much for your encouraging words 🙂
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It is so nice of you to see the positives sides of the situation… all the best to you, Leha…
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Thank you so much 🙂
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You are truly an inspiration. A very thoughtful post for me
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Thank you Neha 🙂
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Your post is full of positivity and yes sometimes we forget to explore our surroundings or adore things that are very close to us. Good to know that you discovered wonderful things about your chair.
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Thank you so much 🙂
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Haha.. Roller coaster ride and transformer are the best… This is such a great way or must say a positive way of looking at things.
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Glad you like the transformer, Swati 🙂
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Your wheelchair empowers you! Thanks for sharing what all it means to you. Do you have a name for your chair?
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Ooh I really need to think of one. Thanks Aesha 🙂
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Sometimes a kid’s innocence open our eyes! Transformer! Do you think it’s optimus prime or bumblebee?
Keep inspiring us all!
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Haha, yes their innocence does. Thank you so much:)
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It is good to know that wheelchair has become your strength and you can do so many things with it. I liked the transformer part of it the most.
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You are such a motivation leha. I have always loved the positivity that I feel when I talk or chat with you. More power to you girl #lifethrumyeyesreads
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Thanks so much Rakhi, that’s kind of you.
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That’s a really positive post. I admire how you have made something which could be your weakness into your strength. More power to you.
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Thank you so much:)
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this is what i call being positive in every way possible in life. i was smiling as i read your post. what a fun way of life. a smile behind every struggle
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Am glad it made you smile 🙂
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Kudos Leha for the positivity! Stay Strong and conquer the world is what I could say reading through how you changed things to be your strength and go on…
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Thank you so much 🙂
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Strongest are those who find strength where we usually don’t look. I can only imagine your awestruck nephew enjoying all the actions by transformer. And, your spooky act would certainly do well in few horror movies. Keep soaring high!
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Thank you so much, it is fun indeed 😛
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You are a sweetheart and I am glad to read your post.💖👍🏼
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Wow, this is a total surprise to me. Hats off to you for taking life so lightly despite being in a wheelchair. More power to you!
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Thanks Cindy 🙂
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You are an inspiration. This never-give-up attitude is what you emanate in your posts and work. Hats off. RESPECT
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how beautifully you turn everything positive. Even I never thought of so many adventure in a wheelchair.
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You turn everything in the positive way. Thank you for the post.
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Nice post
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You are such a positive person Leha. And so multi-talented. I am glad to know you.
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Likewise, Pratibha. Thank you 🙂
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Your post is an inspiration. It’s always wonderful to read so much positivity. Thanks for sharing a part of your life with us. More power to you!
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You go girl! Inspiring attitude and outlook. We need more people like this around us for a happy life 🙂
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Thank you 🙂
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I love that smug look on the face. Your post is full of positivity. You are an inspiration to a lot of people. God bless you.
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thank you so much 🙂
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you are living a good life when you see something positive in even the worst of situation. Wheelchair can be fun for sure if you really intent to have fun. #mummatalksreads
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So do we have a video of the wheelie? and the roller coaster?
I simply love your positivity …and you make us also see the bright side of everything!
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Oh yes, the roller coaster video is there with lots of screams too 😛
Thanks Harshita
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Leha, your post made me smile. Your sense of humour and your positivity shine forth and it is amazing how beautifully you have written about the fun you have with your wheelchair.
PS: love the quirky expression on your face too! 🙂 God bless!
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hehe, thanks Deepti 🙂
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What a beautiful post, Leha. You are such an amazing person with so much positivity and love for life. Also, I am happy to know a little more about you. I used to think that you are a serious person but now I know your other side too. Loved your sense of humour. God bless you!
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haha, aw me serious 😛 Thanks Neha
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You are a rockstar, Leha. Such an inspiration for people like me who keep crying. I know I have lost a lot but I really look up to you. Bless you dear.
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Hey Harjeet, hugs, am sure things will get better, and you are always so warm and kind 🙂
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I loved reading this, Leha. The starring in a horror movie made be guffaw. You are such a positive person and an inspiration. More power to you!
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HAHA, thank you so much 🙂
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I loved the last points where you mentioned that it’s all about looking at things. More power to you Leha!
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Thanks Deepa 🙂
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Such an inspiration! This Reading task is actually giving us a way to know more about each other and get inspired.
Thanks for this positivity
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Loved the positivity in this post .I totally admire the way how you have converted your weakness into your strength. More power to you.
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Thank you 🙂
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Perspective changes how we see any situation. I love reading your posts. There is a true genuineness and honesty reflected in your words. Keep writing and spreading positivity. Stay Strong 😊
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Very kind of you, thanks Ginia 🙂
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I love the expression on your face in the header image you have used. Indeed we can look at anything as a curse of a blessing.
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Thanks Suchita, 😀
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Such a beautiful perspective towards looking at life. You have a positive aura in the way you look and same goes in your writing. Keep this spirit.
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Thank you Swati for your encouraging words:)
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i love the wittiness of your post. indeed the wheelchair has superpowers… lol
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yay 🙂
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Such a positive post, Leha. I hope you were not hurt while trying wheelie from your wheelchair!
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hehe, no I just looked very funny. Thanks Geethica 🙂
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Lovely postive post. Was just wondering would you screamed if the wheelchair turned and came back to you from the corridor. See i write short stories so i keep thinking of a twist in the plot.
Beautifully written. Turning weakness to strength and staying happily positive.
Deepika Sharma
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Such a positive attitude towards life Leha. Kudos to you. I would like to meet you in person one day.
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Your blog is full is positivity Leha and a perfect read for anyone cribbing over smaller things. Loved the way you have embraced reality and made it your power.
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Haha! I am imagining your chair in the corridor after watching my fav horror movie! That’s what we all need to learn from you, to embrace our weakness and make it the core of positivity. You are an inspiration Leha,
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This blog made my day. Such positivity brimming from each line. Love love love it.
Sreeparna
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Leha, firstly the perspective what makes a person different from others and your unique point of view makes you gem of person. Secondly, I smiled and smiled reading the post, especially the corridor and scaring other feature.
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Am so happy it made you smile 🙂
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You have penned it soxwell. It is always said beauty lies in the eyes of beholder. Your post proves it.
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I always feel positivity while interacting with you. You have the power to spread your positivity and happiness to others.
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Am so glad Manisha, likewise 🙂
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Love your bubbly spirit. I wonder how I missed this post earlier. This has left a mark, a uniquely moving one, in my being.
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Thank you so much, this is touching!
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I’m out of words of the wonderful way you are embracing life
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Thank you so much:)
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More power to you girl! You always bring smile to my face!
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Thank you so much 🙂
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You go girl. After reading this post, i can say no one can stop you. More power to you ..
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I truly am in awe of how much positivity your post exudes. More power to you my girl
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Thank you so much Mandavi 🙂
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I wasn’t aware that you are seated on your own throne! It’s incredibly inspiring to read this post! Thank you for sharing such a positive piece. More power to your pen.
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Thanks Mayura 🙂
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The part about flying with winds in the air Leha.Hold that thought Leha.You have a special way with words.
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