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Illusion to Illumination– Pehchaan Becomes Prayer | Smt Renuka Goswami | TEDxSunbeam Varuna Youth
TEDx Talks· 2026-02-19 16:42
Today I'm going to talk about a passage that each one of us walk through. We accept it today or not. Sooner or later we all walk through the passage that starts from illusion but ultimately leads to illumination.What is illusion. Illusion is a perception that is different from the reality. Something that is temporary. Something which is not real.That can be sensory illusion. That can be cognitive and that can also be social. Sensory the illusion that is experienced by our senses.For example, our eyes, somet ...
My year in an ICE detention center | Grace James | TEDxUCincinnati
TEDx Talks· 2026-02-15 14:30
Hi, my name is Iban Bless Mele. I'm from Cameroon. That's in Africa. I've been in the US now for 3 years. So, I left my country 3 years ago cuz my life was at stake. I was almost killed. There's a lot going on in my country right now for the past four to 5 years. People are being killed in tons every day. Children go to school. They don't come back home. they get killed in school or they got burnt they get burnt down with the school building. So there's just a lot happening. But I was almost killed while I ...
Stop Listening To Your Body When It Says 'I Can't' | Manisha Kumar | TEDxVivekanandSchool
TEDx Talks· 2026-02-05 17:08
A day before my breast cancer surgery, I had a conversation with my doctor. She said, "Manisha, after this surgery, you will have to be careful. " And I said, "Of course, yes, I will be. " She continued sh saying uh Manisha it is not just about the recovery and the healing. You will never lift more than five kilos. There is a high risk of lympadeema. Lympadema. Okay. A thousand questions swirled in my head. A tear rolled down my cheek. She knew what I was thinking. She held my hand and said gently, "Manisha ...
Transforming Workplaces into Winning Arenas | Pijush Ranjan Ghosh | TEDxApeejay School Noida
TEDx Talks· 2026-02-02 17:17
Good morning students. Let me start with a small trivia. You all know what is DNA.DNA determines the character of every living creature in this planet. But can you guess the difference between the DNA of a wild African cat and a domestic sweet white cat. It's 0.1%.The small tiny DNA glitch can make one simple domestic cat to a hunter wild cat in Africa who is capable of taking the jungles. It applies to human and shanges. We matches 98.8% DNA.What it means. It means you and me Sachin and Messi Tagore and Te ...
How I was smuggled out of Iran and found a GPS | Ali Ahmadi | TEDxVictor Harbor
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-18 16:50
When I was only 17, I was smuggled out of Iran. And in that process, I found a GPS. Not the type of GPS you're probably thinking about right now. It was just after 8:00 a.m. on the 10th of February, 2007. I just got into the people with smuggler's car whose name was Ahmed. This old white rusty car with gray seats that had oil stains all over it. It was somewhere at the border of Iran and Pakistan. When I got into the car, I noticed a device on Ahmed's dashboard. He was typing in it. I've never seen such a d ...
Romanticizing Life: Finding the Small Joys | Angela Bo | TEDxMissouriS&T
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-16 17:26
When was the last time you smiled about a rainy day instead of complaining about frizzy hair or wet socks. Or the last time you saw a pile of autumn leaves and thought about jumping in rather than groaning about raking them. When was the last time you rolled down a hill or ran barefoot through the grass.Rain, crunchy leaves, the outdoors used to be such magical moments before we started seeing them as chores. So when did they start becoming inconveniences in our lives. In our world, we are always hustling f ...
A glimpse through the lenses of Gratitude | Saad Ansari | TEDxEmirates Hills
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-11 16:36
Core Message - The speech emphasizes the power of gratitude as a coping mechanism and a means to improve mental and emotional well-being [2][4][10][11] - Gratitude can rewire the brain to focus on the positive and recover more quickly from negative experiences [11] - Comparison is identified as a major obstacle to gratitude and inner peace [11][12] Personal Anecdotes & Experiences - The speaker shares personal stories, including his father's vision loss, early struggles selling credit cards in Islamabad, and challenges faced while working in Dubai [1][3][5] - The speaker recounts his mother's brain tumor diagnosis and the financial crisis of 2008, highlighting the importance of family support during difficult times [6][8] - The speaker describes the challenges of relocating with three children and relying on family for support [7][8] Practical Application of Gratitude - The speech suggests starting and ending the day with gratitude, being thankful for simple things like eyesight, hands, and legs [13][14] - It encourages expressing gratitude at the dinner table and reminding children of those less fortunate [14][15] - The speech advocates for appreciating small joys like a walk in the park or enjoying ice cream [16] Scientific Backing - Research indicates that practicing gratitude releases dopamine and serotonin in the brain, promoting happiness, calmness, and stress reduction [10] - Gratitude is presented as a cost-effective alternative to therapy, with benefits including improved sleep and a stronger heart and immune system [10][11] Overcoming Comparison - The speech suggests reversing the cycle of comparison by focusing on what one already has rather than what is missing [12][13] - It emphasizes that gratitude begins when negative comparison ends [13] Concluding Remarks - The speaker concludes by emphasizing that life is short, and challenges are inevitable, but gratitude can make the journey more meaningful [19] - The speech ends with a quote about gratitude leading to a radiant life [19]
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Gratitude isn’t enough until you do it like this | Dr. Chandni Tugnait | TEDxSt Xaviers HS
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-04 17:58
Core Technique: Gratitude to Gratification - The "Gratitude to Gratification" technique, developed by Dr Chani Tugnit, centers on focusing on the contributions of various aspects of life to amplify their positive impact [2][4] - The technique involves expressing gratitude towards five key pillars: body, self, people/relationships, material possessions/money, and the universe/nature [3][10][13][15][16][19] - The technique emphasizes feeling gratitude internally rather than just expressing it verbally [15] - The recommended practice involves dedicating approximately 20-30 seconds daily to each of the five pillars [11][12][20] Expected Outcomes & Benefits - Consistent practice is expected to lead to improved mood within 7 days, noticeable shifts in various life aspects within 21 days, and complete life transformation within 365 days [25] - Gratitude is scientifically proven to activate the reward center in the brain, producing serotonin and dopamine, which enhances immunity and reduces depression [6][7] - Focusing on what one has is expected to increase those aspects in life [6] - Expressing gratitude towards the body is expected to lead to increased energy, stamina, and overall health [12] - Gratitude towards skills is expected to foster self-love, self-worth, and confidence [14] - Gratitude towards relationships is expected to improve existing relationships and attract higher-quality new relationships [16] - Gratitude towards material possessions is expected to increase wealth and improve the functionality of existing possessions [18] - Gratitude towards the universe is expected to create a supportive environment and manifest desired outcomes [20]
How Gratitude Works | Jeffery Bornman | TEDxColumbiana
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-02 15:45
Core Idea - The core idea is that gratitude is an underestimated tool for healing human suffering and improving well-being [1][8][9] - The speaker advocates for incorporating gratitude practices into daily life to foster positive change [1][9] Scientific Backing - The speaker references Dr Candace Pert's work on neuroplasticity and neuropeptides, explaining how thoughts impact the body [2] - Dr Daniel Amen's brain scan research demonstrates that gratitude heals the brain [2] - Dr Mark Hyman's research indicates that gratitude enhances resilience in the face of struggle and adversity [2] - A Harvard School of Public Health study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association of Psychiatry found that gratitude has a causal effect on longer life and better health [2] Practical Application - The speaker suggests starting each day by identifying something to be grateful for [1] - The speaker introduces the concept of "gratitude in advance," expressing thanks for future positive experiences to attract them [2] - The speaker shares an actor's advice on using gratitude to shift from a mindset of "I want, I need" to "Look what I have" [3] Observed Outcomes - Clients experienced increased mobility and freedom in their bodies [1] - Clients reported improvements in work, relationships, and overall well-being, including reduced substance abuse and fewer prescriptions [1]