I still say wow to beauty

It’s a lifetime achievement to live, so every minute counts. Nothing gets her down, says Mumtaz.

“Life is to be lived to the full! Enjoy and savour every moment. You don’t know what the next moment brings. Hug the laughter and the tears. Live to the fullest and have no regrets. My faith in God is sacred! Recent, I got the Lifetime Achievement Award at IIFA. I know it’s been a result of patience, dedication, and belief in self. I never give up – that’s my personal faith and spiritual belief. It’s the spirit I live with! In life, through ups and downs, God gave me the strength and I never gave up on anything. I fought cancer with strength and determination. I never gave up on my positivity – it gives you courage and wisdom.

I’ve been a fighter throughout my life. Be it career or marriage, spirituality helps you believe in yourself. Isn’t that how you conquer the world? Never be afraid of obstacles. Don’t let anyone or anything bother you. My family has been a pillar of strength, my sister, my two daughters, and my husband. When I was suffering from cancer, there were days, I’d be low. I’d think of the time when life was only sunshine. You have to keep faith alive. Don’t indulge in self-pity. And I never detached myself from the world. I travel, I see the world with excitement, marvel. I still say ‘wow’ to beautiful things.

I’ve kept alive my childlike innocence. I don’t let anything or anyone dampen my zest for life. Now, that’s very important. So, I make sure that I live everyday to the full. I just had a holiday in Beijing, I still want to see the world. There’s so much to learn from life every minute. You can enjoy the good things and have faith in life. That’s the spirit I live my life with.”

Times Life! Sunday Times of India, July 20, 2008

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