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X @Ansem 🧸💸
Ansem 🧸💸· 2025-09-10 19:50
Social Commentary - The author reflects on the shared concerns and desires of people despite differing viewpoints [1] - The author suggests choosing kindness over cruelty and performing random acts of kindness [1] - The author emphasizes the importance of grace and kindness in interactions with others [1]
Serendipity: The Power of Happy Accidents | Annurag Batra | TEDxMDIGurgaon
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-10 15:52
Key Takeaways on Personal Well-being - Prioritizing sleep for 8 hours is crucial for growth, health, longevity, and better relationships [27][28][29][30] - Incorporating periods of silence and meditation into daily life can reduce stress and improve focus [24][25] - Practicing kindness towards oneself, including forgiving past regrets, is essential for emotional well-being [23] - Spending quality time with loved ones is paramount for happiness and fulfillment [32][33][35][36][37] Serendipity and Humility in Success - Many life decisions and opportunities arise through serendipity or a higher power, not solely through personal effort [1][5][9][17] - Humility and gratitude are important, acknowledging that success is often influenced by external factors [10][18][19] - Introduction capital, or leveraging connections and introductions, plays a significant role in creating opportunities [20][21][22] Karma and Giving Back - Doing good deeds, helping others, and practicing charity can lead to good luck, happiness, and success [38][39] - The principle of "what you put into the universe comes back to you" emphasizes the importance of goodwill and positive actions [22][37]
Good News: Former teacher gets birthday surprise of a lifetime
NBC News· 2025-09-07 11:59
Community & Human Interest - The report highlights positive stories often overshadowed by negative news, focusing on individuals spreading joy and love [1] - A retired teacher, L Scott, celebrated her 100th birthday, inspiring future educators [1][2] - High school students aspiring to be teachers thanked L Scott for her influence [2] - A 7-year-old patient, Hazel, at Joe Diaggio Children's Hospital, received a circus-themed birthday party from the Deck My Room nonprofit [3] - Hazel's celebration marked the 1,000th event organized by Deck My Room at the hospital [4] - A 10-year-old boy, Cal Blank, found and returned a lost wedding ring to its owner, May Pratzel [4][5] - Cal not only returned the ring but also cleaned and polished it, presenting it in a new box with a letter [6] - The ring had been lost for nearly 50 years, making its return especially meaningful to the owner [6][7]
X @Litecoin
Litecoin· 2025-09-05 07:50
General Sentiment - The document expresses a personal reflection on honesty and ethical behavior [1] - It advocates for helping others instead of exploiting their weaknesses [1] Personal Conduct - The author admits to a previous untruthful statement [1] - The author indicates an intention to go to bed [1]
The Philosophy of Happiness | Beisan Al Sharif | TEDxKhilda
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-04 15:04
[Music] Hello. [Applause] Thank you all for taking the time and be with us. Um, and whether you were here to support a cause or learn something new or just to feed your curiosity, I really appreciate you taking the time to be here today.And before I start, I would like to ask you all a question. What do you think happiness is. How do you define it. And how do you think it can be measured.By wealth, success, relationships, maybe. Think about it. because these questions have been on the mind of human history ...
Good News: Hundreds send cards for grandmother’s 90th birthday
NBC News· 2025-08-31 23:51
There is good news tonight about the kindness of strangers and an unexpected birthday wish come true. >> Happy birthday to you. >> For these grandparents, a special performance each and every time.>> May the dear Lord bless you. >> Yes. >> And there are plenty of times.That's Frank and Marilyn Majiny in Chardan, Ohio, keeping up their decadesl long tradition, calling more than 100 of their loved ones every year to sing happy birthday. Their granddaughter, Adeline Peterson, posting that video, racking up mor ...
Compassion Begins Within | Rev. Fr. Dr. Thomas M. J. | TEDxSt Pauls College
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-29 15:46
[Music] Good afternoon. Can I ask a question to begin with. Okay.Do you expect others to be kind and compassionate and understanding towards you. I guess all of us will answer yes. So why I ask you another question.Do you show this compassion to yourself. Today I like to talk to you on the topic compassion feelings within. I remember a student once asked me how can I change the world when I'm not able to change even myself.I smiled and that particular question remained visa me not because I don't have an an ...
The Ripple Effect of Kindness | Jennifer Peyton | TEDxBrevard
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-26 15:33
Travel & Community Impact - The presentation highlights the power of kindness through travel experiences in Kenya, St Vincent and the Grenadines, and Appalachia [3] - Travel is presented as a privilege and essential for personal growth, fostering understanding of common humanity and global interconnectedness [5][6] - The presenter participated in a cycling trip across Kenya, covering approximately 340 miles over seven days, to support Zawadisha, a nonprofit empowering women in rural communities [8][15] - Rhythm and Sales, a group organizing trips to St Vincent and the Grenadines, raised funds and sent care packages to help the island rebuild after Hurricane Burl [17][21] - The presenter emphasizes the importance of community involvement and giving back through various nonprofits, such as soup kitchens and trail maintenance organizations [27] Social & Economic Context - In 2023, approximately two-thirds of Kenyans were living in poverty, earning less than $320 per day, or about $1200 per year [6] - Zawadisha provides loans to women in Kenya for various needs, including solar power, water catchment, and plastic chairs [12] - Salt Whistle Bay in St Vincent and the Grenadines has a population of about 400-500 people and approximately 50 structures, with the economy relying on tourism and fishing [19][20] - Western North Carolina experienced severe flooding in September 2024 due to Hurricane Helen, causing significant damage and power outages [28][29] Personal Reflection & Call to Action - The presenter shares personal experiences of witnessing and participating in acts of kindness during travels and in their local community [4][5][11][13][14][29][30] - The presentation encourages showing kindness to oneself, others, and the environment, emphasizing the ripple effect of such actions [32] - The presentation concludes with a call to action, urging the audience to consider how they will contribute to the ripple effect of kindness [32]
Art with Purpose: Cinema as a Voice for Change | Ritabhari Chakraborty | TEDxIEM Salt Lake
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-26 15:24
गुड आफ्टरनून। माय नेम इज रिताब्री चक्रवर्ती। आई एम एन एक्टर, अ प्रोड्यूसर, अ राइटर, अ मिनिएचरिस्ट एंड मदर ऑफ 86 ब्यूटीफुल साइलेंट चिल्ड्रन। आई एम श्योर यू गाइस मस्ट बी थिंकिंग व्हाट ऑन महाभारत इज़ शी टॉकिंग अबाउट. हाउ कैन शी बी मदर ऑफ 86 चिल्ड्रन. वेल, आई डिड नॉट गिव बर्थ टू देम। बट आई हैव बीन टेकिंग केयर ऑफ देम। हेल्पिंग देम हैव अ बेटर फ्यूचर फॉर द लास्ट 15 इयर्स। व्हेन आई वाज़ 17, आई वाज़ रियली वेरी पॉपुलर फ्रॉम द टीवी शो दैट आई है स्टार्टेड वर्किंग इन अ ईयर बिफोर। इट वाज़ कॉल्ड ओगबुद्ध सुंदरी एंड इट वाज़ रियल ...