[applause] One day I was walking across the street and saw a man sitting on a bicycle singing his heart out. Now I cannot say he was the best of singers but he did not seem to notice anyone around him. Now at first I started to laugh but then suddenly I smiled and that smile sparked a chain reaction coming from his positive energy.So when I went home that evening, I did some research on this chain reaction. And I was shocked by the theories behind this. And I am standing in front of you here today to presen ...

[applause] No matter who you are, where you live, or what you do, I think we can all agree on one thing. The world we live in is loud. Many voices surround us, tugging us in different directions. Parents, teachers, society. Seems like everyone's whispering, shouting, sometimes even screaming in our ears what we should be doing, who we should be becoming, and what path we should be taking. So amidst this tidal wave, because it really is a tidal wave of social pressures and expectations, you know, a quiet que ...

Ho Yi Pan Allison (violin) and Terrence Quan Ling (piano) are students at The British School of Beijing, Shunyi (Year 8) The British School of Beijing, Shunyi (Year 8) - "Merry Christmas, Mr Lawrence" (violin, duet) 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 ...

I have three superpowers. Want to know where I got them from. Well, I got them from bird watching.Once my dad and I went to the park together. We were happy. We saw the birds that we normally see, but this time was different.We saw a bird that we never seen before. And that's how I and that's the moment that I found out my first superpower. The power to focus.I was focused. Then I looked at it. It had a orange beak, brownish body, and white cheeks.I didn't know what was it. So I was trying to know. So I was ...

Core Message - A single act of kindness, represented by a letter, can instill hope and change perspectives [1][4][5] - The letter emphasizes that individuals are not alone in their struggles and are loved [5][9] - The act of passing on kindness can bring a sense of peace and fulfillment [6][11][12] Impact and Motivation - The letter served as a catalyst for personal transformation and a desire to extend the same hope to others [6][12] - Sharing personal stories and experiences can resonate with others and offer comfort [5][12] - The narrative encourages readers to become sources of support and inspiration for those in need [12] Emotional Validation - The letter validated the narrator's feelings of isolation and sadness, contrasting with dismissive responses from family and friends [7][8][9] - It highlights the importance of acknowledging and understanding the emotional experiences of others [5][9] - The experience underscores the power of empathy and connection in overcoming feelings of loneliness [9][11]

Communication & Relationships - The core message emphasizes the importance of open and honest communication for healthy relationships and fulfilling sex lives [1][11][16] - The speech highlights the common issue of silence surrounding sex, intimacy, and relationships, stemming from a lack of education and societal norms [1][13] - It addresses the impact of early experiences and family communication patterns on one's ability to express needs and desires in relationships [3][4][5][6][7][8] - The analysis points out that fear of rejection, abandonment, or conflict often leads to avoidance and hinders genuine connection [6][9][10][14] - The report suggests that many individuals tolerate unsatisfactory relationships due to a fear of conflict or a belief that demanding better is rude [13][14] Personal Growth & Empowerment - The speaker encourages self-reflection and truth-telling as essential steps towards improving communication and relationships [20] - It advocates for self-care-based communication as a form of self-love and empowerment [17] - The analysis promotes vulnerability and seeking help as strengths, not weaknesses, in building deeper connections [17][18][20] Societal Impact - The speech underscores the importance of modeling healthy communication for future generations [19] - It contrasts genuine communication with avoidance behaviors like ghosting and superficial interactions [9][10][19]

[music] [applause] [applause] I'm only human. Pause for a moment and think about the last time you said those words. I'm only human.Maybe you shared them with a child, a colleague or a friend who had made a mistake or was just feeling inadequate. You're only human. We say it all the time and we have this tendency, at least in the English language, to equate being human with being flawed.But what if being human isn't what makes us flawed. What if being human is what makes us extraordinary. You know, as human ...

My name is Meredith Hav and I'm an attorney who specializes in probate and estate administration. Now, you're likely thinking, "What is probate and why do I care?" Now, put simply, probate is the court process of determining who owns assets at your death and how those assets are to be distributed. Probate also includes the request from the court to appoint a personal representative who is a fiduciary who is tasked with managing your estate to validate a will or the lack thereof determine your heirs and dete ...

Every one of us here is carrying a superco computer. It's warm. It's wet.It's squishy and we've had it ever since we were born. This supercomput runs off a cheeseburger and consumes roughly the same amount of energy as a light bulb. And no, as you're probably thinking, I'm not referring to the smartphone in your pocket. I'm referring to the brain in your head.Brains are amazing organ. Uh they allow us to understand the world we live in. We use our brains to control our bodies, to talk with one another.And w ...

Neurodiversity in Healthcare - The healthcare industry needs to shift its language, acceptance, and culture to empower neurodivergent clinicians [13] - The industry should create inclusive environments where neurodivergent individuals feel they belong [4][14] - The industry needs to move beyond the stigma and belief that conditions like autism or ADHD make individuals unfit to care for others [4][5] Accessibility and Inclusion - The industry should proactively create accessible environments without waiting for disclosure of disabilities [11] - Supervisors, managers, and colleagues should ask what people need to thrive and build teams that work for everyone by default [12] - When individuals disclose neurodiversity, their words should be accepted without judgment or disbelief [13] Interview and Workplace Practices - When inviting someone to an interview, the industry should provide clear expectations and ask about necessary adjustments [12] - The industry should avoid telling neurodivergent individuals that they don't "look" autistic or dyspraxic, as it invalidates their experience [13] - The industry should aim to create a system where neurodivergent healthcare professionals can show up fully, openly, and without shame [14]