[Applause] If my life were a movie, it would be Freaky Friday, but messier. Think less Lindsay Lohan, more emotionally repressed adults having meltdowns in the middle of Disney movies. For those of you who don't know, Freaky Friday is a film where a mother and daughter magically switch bodies for a day.And during this chaotic, hilarious, slightly traumatic swap, they're forced to see each other more clearly. They live each other's lives and feel each other's frustrations. And in that, something healed betwe ...

I'll make thank you and Dr. . are for inviting me. Let me congratulate each other for you with this which is in my in my room for last years.communication technology is absolutely divine intervention. I was not at all aware like I am going to demonstrate technology with this init. Friends, imagine a part of you.There's a finger people are waiting for you to visit yourself and the moment you are standing on red dot and the voice is lost friends that is the life I living for was 27 years and that is the life ...

[Applause] How many of us sometimes feel like we are starving for love? Like it's something out there and we have to figure out how to get it in here. And we do so much to try. We wear things, we don't wear things, we say things, we don't say things, we buy things, we buy more things. But who can blame us really? Because look around the world, it's very obvious that love is a lacking resource. I mean, like food. 1 billion people on the planet are starving. And yet, wait a minute. We actually know that there ...

Have you ever been let down by someone who was there to lift you up. My teacher told me that I was fat. I grew up not too far from here and I was learning to write using an ink nib.I was overweight. I didn't have much confidence. didn't really believe in myself, but I was practicing.I was trying my very hardest to make that writing the best it could be. And the teacher asked me to come to the front of the class and he dictated a sentence for me to copy out. And he said, "Do it in your very, very best writin ...

Core Argument - The essence of companionship and shared experiences, particularly over food and drink, is not about the food or drink itself, but the connection, support, and storytelling that occur [6][8][13] - Attentiveness and genuine presence during these shared moments transform ordinary times into sacred, treasured experiences [14][15] - Companionship enriches relationships by fostering trust, respect, deep listening, and mutual care [9][23] Examples and Illustrations - Memorable experiences often involve sharing a drink or meal with others, contrasting with solitary experiences [3][4][5] - Stories, like those in Star Wars, highlight the importance of companions in achieving success and overcoming challenges [10][11][12] - Social media influencers demonstrate the power of offering a simple cup of tea or a warm place to connect with strangers and address deeper issues [19][20][21] Practical Applications - Creating spaces for shared meals and conversations, such as youth retreats, fosters genuine bonds and allows individuals to feel seen and recognized [16][17][18] - Extending companionship and care to strangers and neighbors can equip individuals to better persevere through life's struggles together [22][24]

TEDex Cabarete Dominican Republic. [Music] Before we dive in, I would like to ask all of you a question. How many of you has ever felt supported by a community, especially when going through a challenge, it could be the friend, a stranger.Now, if you had to describe in one word, how did this moment make you feel, what would that word be. Care for. safe, supported.Cool. So, as you can see, as you can witness, everybody here and everybody in the world has a need for connection and commit. And usually through ...

[Applause] Today I want to share my thoughts on a personal journey of resilience, transformation, and the power of connection. Have any of you been ever doing all the right things only to find out that somehow you're feeling getting further away from everything. Have you ever got on an elevator, avoided eye contact at any cost, and stared at those numbers as if seven wasn't going to follow six.Or it could also be that you're in a room with, you know, that's a fair size and you're sending a text or an email ...

The connection between the guests on the show is the show. All that we do is put together people who are smart, people who are brave, people who are honest, and lots of times people who've never met each other to have a conversation that has never happened before and it will probably never happen again. But on that day, we hope when we do it right deepens everyone's understanding about the moment in which we gather. ...

Your ID isn't the only thing you're going to have to show to get into this bar. Here's my phone that I cherish and love, but that I know I need to put away. >> I like it. I love it.We're going to put it away. >> I'm in Washington DC at a bar called Hush Harbor. It's the first bar in Washington DC to have a no cell phone policy. And that's not a suggestion, it's the policy.>> We're focused on presence, connection, community. We have so much noise that is aided by cell phones that we're really blocking out, y ...

Core Argument - The speech emphasizes the importance of vulnerability as a key component of growth, connection, and success, contrasting it with the limitations of relying solely on grit [15] - It challenges the notion that perfection and hiding behind masks (both physical and emotional) are effective strategies for avoiding rejection, arguing that they hinder genuine connection [5] - The speaker advocates for embracing imperfection and sharing personal struggles to foster a safer and more collaborative environment, particularly in leadership roles [11][12] Supporting Evidence & Research - The speech references Angela Duckworth's TED Talk on grit, acknowledging its value but highlighting its insufficiency in dealing with emotional challenges [6][8] - It cites Dr Brené Brown's research on vulnerability and shame, noting that individuals who embrace vulnerability are 32% more likely to experience meaningful relationships and higher life satisfaction [13][14] Personal Anecdotes & Experiences - The speaker shares personal experiences from online school, where the anonymity allowed for a temporary escape but also revealed the emotional distance created by masking true feelings [1][2][3][4] - The speaker recounts tutoring a fifth-grader and realizing that modeling vulnerability was more effective than presenting a flawless image [9][10][11] - The Hello Kitty blanket anecdote serves as a metaphor for shedding the metaphorical "cape" of perfection and embracing authenticity [17]