What if I told you you look old. Yeah, you you look old today. You might be confused, thinking, "What? Who me?" If so, you're not alone because these were the exact words my husband said to me.I was perplexed, especially when I grew up with the expression, "Black don't crack." For those who are unfamiliar, this is an expression we use in the black community to suggest that we, especially black women, tend to defy the laws of aging. It was 6:00 a. m., my 40th birthday, only a few months away, and I realized ...

Um hi. So when you are facing any struggles in your life, you might be very panicking. You're like so lost.And that was me a lot of times in my life, which I believe you guys are probably going through the same things or unfortunately going through in the future. We can never avoid any struggles, right. But when I got a chance to watch the cartoon Adventure Time, anybody watches that before.Yeah. It reminds me a lot about being in the present moment and just believe truly in the surrounding and believe that ...

And I'm grateful that I want this wonderful audience. Thank you. How does the most confident version of yourself look like.Think about it for a second. Imagine not as an adult mature individual but as a kid. Today we live in a world which on surface level feels very modernized right very advanced very different than how it used to be even 10 years ago or 15 years ago.And in this modernized advanced world two kind of individuals exist amongst all the people even who are sitting over here. The first kind of i ...

[Music] [Applause] [Music] You have you have to stop your work your education now and you have to start working because we have to feed our family. I was dreaming all my younger days that I want to make a difference in the world. I wanted to study and I was looking at all the books but I could not study.My parents said I have to go to work. I started working at the age of 17 years and I started working in a European company. I have to speak English.Studying in Canada medium, it was very difficult for me to ...

[Applause] What sound is always playing but only you can hear it. For each of us, this is the voice within our own inner dialogue. As humans, we move throughout our days with this internal conversation that stays rambling.Sometimes it's quiet. Other times it is maddening for as loud as it gets. Science tells us these internal conversations are a part of our brain waves which we have simplified to call the thinking mind.These are the rhythms of our thoughts as we navigate the world around us. For me, a human ...

Our next speaker is Isha Sharma. Isha is an international development advisor by day and wellness mentor by night with more than a decade of experience across six countries. Isha blends economic policy and social impact with inner transformation.Having left consulting at BCG, Isha now serves as a manager at the UAE Presidential Court. A former board member and charity trustee of the London School of Economics and a World Economic Forum Global Traver, Isha is passionate about youth leadership. Besides being ...

Main Idea - The speech explores the concept of "time travel" as a metaphor for dwelling on the past or worrying about the future, and advocates for living in the present moment [1][2] - It suggests that excessive focus on the past or future can negatively impact mental health and overall well-being [3][11] Psychological Impact - Replaying the past can distort reality and lead to overanalyzing, causing harm to mental health [3][4] - Worrying about the future stems from a desire for certainty but can lead to stress and loss of control in the present [10][11] - A study indicated that 55% of young people experience mental and physical health issues due to future-related stress [11] Strategies for Staying Present - Music can lower cortisol levels and reduce stress, helping to ground individuals in the present [13][14] - Focusing on others and recognizing their complex lives can shift perspective and promote mindfulness [14][15] - Acknowledging and accepting potential negative outcomes can diminish their power and encourage living in the moment [12] Personal Growth - Learning to catch unhelpful thoughts and shift focus is a reversible skill that can be developed [5] - The right balance of past, present, and future awareness is essential for personal well-being [16]

Core Message - The speech emphasizes the importance of healing, reconciliation, and connection to oneself, others, and the planet [5][6][18] - It highlights the need to slow down and reconnect with consciousness beyond the thinking mind and ego [6] - The speaker advocates for kindness to self, others, and the planet [18] Societal Concerns - The speech addresses the negative impacts of modern life, including caffeine, sugar, problem-solving, social media, and AI-driven marketing algorithms, leading to a perpetual state of stimulation and want [7] - It points out that this constant desire contributes to stress, anxiety, and depression, especially among the youth [8][9] - The speaker warns about the dangers of excessive consumerism and the pursuit of material possessions [3][8] Solutions and Practices - The speaker suggests simple mindfulness techniques, such as focusing on body, breath, mind, and spirit, to recharge and find balance [11][12][13][14] - It encourages individuals to become aware of their thoughts and choose positive actions and mindsets, such as growth over fixed mindsets, and kindness over fear [16][17] - The speech promotes the idea of surrendering to nothingness to realize connection to everything [14] Cultural and Environmental Awareness - The speaker acknowledges the spiritual connection of First Nations Australians to the land and its importance for overall well-being [5] - It emphasizes the need to treat the land with respect and learn from indigenous cultures [2][19] - The speech underscores the responsibility to pass on the planet in good condition to future generations [19]

[Music] [Applause] Time. Time is what every teenager feels they can never get enough of. But yet we all have 24 hours in a day.From juggling our school life, our social life, our hobbies, and our never ending family obligations. It seems to be like time slips away too quickly. This talk explores how time is more than just constant ticking seconds, but a valuable resource we need to own and manage wisely.Is it me or is time an illusion or does time actually just get faster the older we get. Scientists say th ...

[Music] Have you ever noticed how we are more connected than ever and yet somehow lonier than ever. We are always online, always reachable and yet something still feels missing. Strange, right.It's like living in a paradox. Connection everywhere, but real connection nowhere. Take selfies for example.This is the formal version of me. And these are me with my selfies. The filtered fun post under perfect kind of selfies.But before I move on, I want you all to do a small activity with me. I want you to take out ...