More first responders die by suicide than are killed in the line of duty every year. Not from fire or gunshots or buildings falling down. Out of the myriad ways that we could die on the job, suicide outranks them all combined. Now, I was a first responder for over two decades. But before that, I was an actor and I was best known for a role that I played in a daytime soap opera. And the name of the character was Dylan Lewis. And the fans of that show were dieh hard, watch it every day, tape it if they couldn ...

A few years ago, I stood in the kitchen, looked at my husband, and said very calmly, "I'm about to [ __ ] [ __ ] up." Now, don't get me wrong, this wasn't a threat. I was very calm, but something in me had cracked open. I was about 15 years into stay-at-home motherhood, and I'd become someone I didn't even recognize.Maybe you know the feeling when you've done everything right, checked all the boxes, yet you feel like you're disappearing. Like your life is full, but you are empty. That was me.I had spent yea ...

ऑलराइट। सो अ वेरी गुड आफ्टरनून पीपल। माय नेम इज आर्यन। एंड माय नेम इज दीपक। एंड टुगेदर वी आर द फाउंडर्स ऑफ़ दौड़। ऑलराइट। सो जस्ट टू गिव यू गाइज़ अ क्विक बैक स्टोरी एस टू हाउ ऑल ऑफ़ दिस स्टार्टेड ऑफ़ हाउ दिस आइडिया केम इंटू आवर माइंड्स ऑफ़ हाउ वी आर डूइंग व्हाट वी आर डूइंग टुडे। सो, अह वी आर बोथ फ्रॉम कंप्लीटली डिफरेंट सिटीज फ्रॉम कंप्लीटली डिफरेंट वर्ल्ड्स, एंड आई एम ओनली सेइंग दिस बिकॉज़ इन आवर स्पीच टुडे, ज्योग्राफिकल लोकेशंस विल एक्चुअली मैटर अ लॉट। द प्रॉब्लम्स दैट पीपल फेस इन टियर वन सिटीज आर नॉट एक्क्टली द ...

Our next speaker to go on stage is Jotam Paul. Jotam Paul, a grade 8 student, is a young innovator who believes that creativity and science go hand in hand. A passionate learner with a keen curiosity for how things work. He loves exploring new ideas that can make everyday life simpler and smarter. Alongside his scientific interests, Jotam is a talented singer, artist, and pianist who finds inspiration in both logic and imagination. Confident on stage and thoughtful in his approach, he enjoys using his voice ...

[Music] [Applause] Your highnesses, your excellencies, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, it's an absolute pleasure to be amongst you all to discuss us a very important topic which is the future of our education. Today when we look at what it is that learning beyond time means we marvel because as you heard the many talks this morning yes we are at a crossroad our times are very different and let me now take you through that journey. If you would allow me, I'd ask all of you to close your eyes and ...

[Applause] What does it mean to believe. To me, believing was all about religion, believing in gods, in rituals, and in sacred traditions. But as I explored this concept further, I came to realize that believing is so much more than that.Believing is what pushes an athlete to finish a race when their body has reached its limit. Believing is what drives explorers to set sail into unknown waters when everyone else says that there's nothing there to be found. Believing is what inspires inventors to bring their ...

[Music] Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, and the Netherlands. What makes these the happiest countries in the world. It is not the weather, nor the number of days of sunshine, or the length of daylight in the winter.Eyes on you, Finland. What makes these the happiest countries in the world. What do they have in common.They ride bicycles. Not only are these the happiest countries in the world, but they're also the countries with the highest rates of bicycling in the world. connected bike paths, greenways, n ...

Humor and Personal Anecdotes - The speaker uses self-deprecating humor, portraying herself as the least qualified guest at TEDx [6] - The speaker shares personal struggles with timidity and social interaction [7][8] - The speaker humorously recounts her experience with depression and intrusive thoughts [17][21] Social Commentary and Gen Z Perspective - The speaker, born in 1999, reflects on the unsettling events that have occurred since then, including wars, political events, and global crises [10][11][12] - The speaker satirizes the future, imagining climate change, artificial intelligence taking jobs, and the aging population [12][13] - The speaker critiques the absurdity of modern life, contrasting everyday routines with global issues seen online [15] Mental Health and Scientific Progress - The speaker discusses her experience with depression and seeking psychiatric help [17][18] - The speaker explores the connection between gut health and mental health, referencing the scientific concept of the gut as the "second brain" and the potential for fecal transplants to treat depression [22] - The speaker humorously considers the challenges of naming a fecal transplant-based antidepressant [22] Existential Reflections and Finding Meaning - The speaker acknowledges the difficulty of finding joy in a world filled with suffering and loss [23] - The speaker reflects on the appeal of the apocalypse as a way to end personal and global problems [23] - The speaker concludes by expressing gratitude for her improved mental health while acknowledging the persistent voice of negativity [22]

mistakes, little ones, big ones, epic fails. They make us human and that is a great thing. I've got a confession. I am a recovering perfectionist.I remember sitting in school at my desk carefully writing my name and date in upper right hand corner of my paper. If it wasn't perfect, I might try to fix it with an eraser. But most of the time, I crumple up the paper, throw it away, and start over.After driving myself crazy for years, I finally realized my need to be perfect wasn't sustainable or healthy. Sadly ...

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