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You Are a Part of the Body of Humanity | Alice Frank | TEDxPacific Avenue
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-16 15:25
[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 ...
A wedding photographer’s perspective on love | Ankita Asthana | TEDxModern School Noida Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-14 15:49
[संगीत] [प्रशंसा] [संगीत] डीड यू हियर दैट साउंड ऑफ़ द शटर. आई एम नॉट अ कंटेंट क्रिएटर। आई एम अ फोटोग्राफर एंड देयर इज़ अ डिफरेंस। बिफोर कमिंग हियर, आई वेंट थ्रू एट लीस्ट, थैंक यू। थ्री डिफरेंट टेड टॉक्स एंड ऑल ऑफ देम स्टार्टेड विथ द वर्ड्स पिक्चर दिस। सो टुडे इंसड ऑफ डूइंग दैट आई एम गोना एक्चुअली शो यू अ कपल ऑफ पिक्चर्स ऑफ़ माइन। लव इज़ फाइंडिंग ईच अदर इन अ क्राउडेड प्लेस। लव इज़ इन द ग्रैंड जेस्चर्स। बट इट इज़ आल्सो मोस्टली। इन द क्वाइट मोमेंट्स व्हेन यू होल्ड ईच अदर क्लोज़। वेडिंग इज़ अ सेलिब्रेशन फॉर श्योर, राइट ...
X @The Economist
The Economist· 2025-10-13 23:20
The management consultant’s guide to love and sex https://t.co/qojByqrQA6 ...
What Dreams May Become | Geetha Shankaran Lam | TEDxSunway University
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-13 16:40
Career and Artistic Journey - The speaker's 40 years of work in performing arts started at age five, driven by a childhood dream of global peace [1][2] - The speaker trained for seven and a half years and became a national champion winner in Barasanatium competitions [6] - The speaker's first award was for service to Southeast Asian countries for teaching nearly 8 to 10 thousand students [17] - At 56, the speaker returned to the limelight, embracing her scars and sharing her story through dance [18] Family and Mentorship - The speaker's parents provided a foundation of education, spirituality, and arts, influencing her work [2][5] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of teachers (gurus) in her life, highlighting the gurukulum system where students live and study with the teacher [5][7] - The speaker's family is known as a Malaysian family in the arts, with her children being multi-talented musicians and dancers [13][14] Overcoming Challenges and Finding Purpose - The speaker faced personal struggles, including depression and a health condition (atopic dermatitis) that impacted her ability to perform [10][15] - The speaker found healing and purpose in teaching at the Temple of Fine Arts, which allowed her to grow and help others [12][13] - The speaker challenged traditional expectations by dancing without makeup or costumes and shaving her head, making a statement about beauty and perfection [16] Message and Vision - The speaker advocates for using performing arts as a tool to create empathy, compassion, and unity in the world [19] - The speaker hopes to inspire millions, especially children, to love, live, and communicate with their parents [19]
My dad became a monk and it saved my Life! | Joy Sheppard | TEDxCamino Ramon St
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-07 16:06
Personal Transformation & Acceptance - The speaker's father underwent a significant transformation, from an impatient and angry man to a monk who embraced acceptance [1][2][3][4] - The speaker initially coped with childhood trauma through professional bodybuilding, seeking external validation [6] - A near-death experience led the speaker to understand and embrace the concept of "J AI" (just accept it), realizing the illusion of control [6] Key Principles of "Just Accept It" (J AI) - Impermanence: Accepting the constantly changing nature of the world and pausing before reacting to triggers [6][7] - Imperfection: Recognizing and accepting one's own flaws to foster compassion and let go of resentment towards others [7] - Improvement: Striving for self-improvement while surrendering to the present moment, finding balance between striving and acceptance [7][8] Practical Application & Mindset - "J AI" involves a 3-second pause between stimulus and response, allowing for conscious choice and calm [7] - The speaker's father advocated living life like a "B student," balancing striving with surrender [8] - True love, joy, and peace are discovered internally, not through external pursuits [8]
How to lead from behind | Hanky Lee | TEDxForbesPark
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-06 15:52
Leadership Philosophy - The core leadership philosophy shifts from a commanding, fear-instilling approach to servant leadership, emphasizing humility, service, and love [3][4] - Servant leadership involves prioritizing the needs of others and leading from behind, focusing on seeing and supporting everyone [6] - The traditional leadership style is contrasted with leading from behind, where one can observe and assist all team members [5][6] Core Values - Humility is defined as thinking of oneself less, not thinking less of oneself, and involves taking responsibility for mistakes [8][9] - Service is about helping and valuing others, rather than leveraging or manipulating them for personal gain [11] - Love is considered the foundation of success, particularly in the tourism industry, and involves showcasing the country's beauty and people [13] Business Impact - Embracing leading from behind led to growth from one property to 12 across the country [14] - The company overcame challenges in employing people and experienced positive outcomes, including gratitude and blessings [14] - The speaker emphasizes the potential positive impact of leading from behind on families, teams, businesses, and the country [15]
Is ignoring children for devices creating language delay? | Celeste Roseberry | TEDxFolsom
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-06 15:20
I've been a public school speech language pathologist and university professor for over 40 years now. This math is a little problematic because I can assure you I am not a day over 35. [Laughter] Nudge nudge wink wink.I'm here to invite you into my world and to share my concerns about what I see phones and other devices doing to our children. I'm also going to propose some simple solutions. I've devoted my entire career to helping parents boost their children's speech, language, and literacy skills.I'm also ...
Is there a formula for happiness? #shorts #life #happiness
Bloomberg Television· 2025-10-04 14:30
Give me the one minute version. How can I be happy. So the world says that for you to be happy, and this is based on mother nature.This is not capitalism. Mother nature doesn't care if you're happy. So she imposes this on you.She says for you to have the best life, you need to love things. Get a lot of them. Use people.They're there for your advancement and comforts and worship yourself because you're the center of the universe. That's what the world tells you. That's what your nature tells you. That's wron ...
Love is the answer! | Alban Bala | TEDxTBU
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-02 16:04
There is this 15 years old, you know, student who misses the classes one day and the next morning as he shows up at school, the teacher basically uh kind of calls him apart and says, "But come here and tell me why did you miss the classes yesterday. " And he says, "You know what, teacher. I I had to do actually I had to take the cow to the ball. The cow to the ball, right.Yeah. All right. But couldn't your father do that instead.And he said, "Now that I think, yeah, my father can do that too, but I believe ...
The Pulse of Brit-Pop | Xiangrong Liu | TEDxWLSA Shanghai Academy
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-01 15:44
Core Argument - The presentation explores the essence of Britpop, positioning it as a movement of positivity, genuine emotion, and relatable experiences for ordinary people, contrasting it with what is perceived as generic and meaningless mainstream music [3][11][30] - Britpop emerged as a response to the socio-political climate in Britain, particularly during the era of Thatcherism, reflecting the disillusionment and struggles of the working class [25][26][27] Musical Contrast - The presentation contrasts Britpop with mainstream pop music, exemplified by songs like "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go," criticizing the latter for its generic lyrics and lack of meaningful content [5][6][7] - Oasis's "She's Electric" is presented as an example of Britpop's ability to capture raw emotion and genuine experiences, contrasting with the perceived superficiality of mainstream pop [8][9][10] Historical Context - The Britpop movement is traced back to the Beatles in the 1960s, highlighting their role in bringing light and positivity to a world filled with conflict and violence [4][12][13] - John Lennon is recognized as a key figure in the Britpop movement, advocating for a world of peace, love, and understanding through his music [15][16] Social Commentary - Oasis's "Cigarettes and Alcohol" is analyzed as a reflection of the resigned lifestyle and struggles of working-class individuals in 1990s UK, marked by Thatcherism and its negative impact on British society [22][23][25][26][27] - The song is interpreted as a call to action, encouraging listeners to "make it happen" and overcome the disillusionment of the time [29] Key Characteristics of Britpop - Britpop is characterized by its genuine and positive message, its ability to convey emotions faithfully, and its innovative experimentation, standing in contrast to mass-produced music [11] - Britpop musicians, often from ordinary backgrounds, connect with their audience by writing about relatable experiences and the struggles of everyday life [21][22] Concluding Message - The presentation concludes by emphasizing the simplicity and relatability of Britpop, suggesting that its songs reflect the lives of ordinary people and offer a message of hope and positivity [31][32][33] - Oasis's success is attributed to their ability to capture the spirit of the British people and inspire them to believe in their dreams, even in the face of adversity [30][31][32]