[Music] Binad Vinit. [Applause] So I'd like to invite you to join me in a small exercise. um to just calm the mind down, center your mind.So if you can please uh move kind of uh towards the center of your seat like keep your back away from the back of the seat. Put your feet flat on the floor for those of you who can and then uh put your hands maybe on your knees or your lap. Then you can gently close your eyes.You can imagine uh from the top of your head, the crown of your head, a piece of string tied to t ...

[Music] I'm Vive Katray and I'm delighted to be speaking on the portrait of a mind. It's a great event. It's been put together very well.Young minds at work. What about older minds. They get tired, but they're also working hard.And minds are cluttered. They're cluttered. Is life cluttered. Life is cluttered.Life would be nothing if it were not so busy, so engaging, so entertaining. We think that the mind is disturbed, but if someone else is watching, it's all a comedy show. A person sitting on the ceiling h ...

[Applause] What if I told you your brain was like play-doh. It's soft, malleable, and everchanging. Each one of your thoughts leaves an imprint just like this.The more you repeat this thought, the deeper the imprint becomes. This is how your brain forms neural pathways. We all have good and bad days and our brain takes note of them all.Good and bad thoughts leave a mark. But the good news are these marks are reversible. You are never stuck.You can always reshape your brain. And the term for this is neuropla ...

Core Argument - Sound has the power to reconnect individuals with themselves, fostering a sense of well-being and grounding [1][2][3] - Throughout history, various cultures have recognized and utilized the power of sound for healing, connection, and ceremony [6][7] - Intentional use of sound can be integrated into daily life to support mental and emotional well-being [9][10] Applications of Sound - Sound is used in music therapy in hospitals, soundscapes in workplaces, and rhythm/chant in classrooms [8] - Ancient Egyptian temples were built with careful attention to acoustics, Tibetan singing bowls have carried tones of meditation for centuries, and Indigenous communities use drums as anchors of gathering and ceremony [6] - Examples of intentional sound use include listening to birds, humming, chanting, and tuning into the rhythm of footsteps [10] Personal Experiences - Personal experiences highlight the positive impact of sound on stress reduction, mental clarity, and emotional connection [2][3][4][5] - The speaker's personal experiences as a mother and grandmother illustrate the role of sound in calming, connecting, and bringing joy [4][5] - The comeback of live concerts, vinyl records, and communal chanting at festivals demonstrates the modern world's craving for vibration [8]

Core Argument - The speech advocates for intentional pauses and moments of emptiness in life to combat the relentless rush and over-scheduling of modern society [3][4][11] - It suggests that these moments of "time rebellion" can lead to increased creativity, clarity, and a deeper connection with oneself [5][8][15] - The speech challenges the societal norms that equate productivity with constant activity, proposing that doing "absolutely nothing" can be a revolutionary act [1][14] Practical Application - The speech encourages small acts of rebellion, such as arriving five minutes late or scheduling 10 minutes of emptiness each day [6][7] - It suggests exchanging scheduled activities for serene walks or simply gazing out the window [13] - It advises blocking 15 minutes for undisturbed existence, emphasizing that sometimes the most productive thing is to do nothing [14] Psychological and Cognitive Benefits - The speech highlights that moments of mental freedom, including zoning out, can facilitate information analysis and lead to insights [10] - It suggests that resisting the impulse to constantly be productive can be a subconscious act of self-preservation [9] - It posits that anxiety can be dissolved and new ideas can emerge when the mind is given space to breathe [8] Philosophical Underpinnings - The speech draws inspiration from figures like Haming, who chose solitude and alignment with nature over worldly vanities [5] - It emphasizes the importance of living fully and unapologetically, rather than chasing time for the sake of doing more [12] - It frames time not as a master to obey, but as a field for the soul to wander, leading to true freedom [14]

One afternoon years ago, I watched my daughter sitting cross-legged on the floor. She was about 2 years at that time and she was covering on a note leaflet. I think it was something from the vet that had a serious working cat on it.But she didn't care. Time disappeared. Her shoulders relaxed.Her little fingers moved with complete freedom. She wasn't performing. She wasn't pleasing.She was just herself. And in that moment I felt something shift in me, a memory, a question. When did I stop being like that. Wh ...

Trauma and its Impact - Trauma is likened to a powerful river that can overwhelm and blur personal boundaries, affecting individuals in various ways, including transgenerational trauma [1] - The body retains memories of trauma, and healing requires addressing the physical aspects of trauma [2] - Trauma can manifest physically as fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, weight issues, and bruxism [3] - Trauma is not just an emotional experience but also a biological one, leading to changes at an organic level, affecting biochemistry, gene expression, and the nervous system [4][7] Healing and Recovery - The body is an advanced technology with interfaces like thinking, feeling, breathing, movement, nutrition, and emotion that can be accessed for healing [9][13] - A bottom-up approach, focusing on the body first, is more effective than a top-down approach (mind to body) in trauma recovery [16] - Creating a safe space and having an empathetic witness are crucial for processing emotions and healing from trauma [18] - Trauma is not an irrevocable destiny but a transformable state, and somatic work can help to open up a contracted system [20][21] Creativity and Connection - Creativity is inherent in human beings and is essential for creating life, relationships, and self-dialogue, while trauma narrows vision and puts the body in survival mode [24] - Connecting with a community can help regulate the nervous system, recover energy, and restore creative energy [23] - Individuals can choose what they do with their experiences and redraw their boundaries, turning destructive experiences into sources of creativity [25][26]

I was standing in front of the mirror asking myself a question that you have probably asked yourself too. Am I still the person who I used to be or am I finally becoming something that I always wanted to be. And guess what.The answer is neither. I was just in with midm. Hello everyone, my name is Sika and just like all of you here, we live in a tension of two spectrum.So this is the past. This side is the past that involves decisions, emotions, expectations, experience that now shape our now identity. It ha ...

I want to start with a moment. It was the end of a 70our hike. My legs felt like rubber and my skin had become one with my socks.I haven't seen a single patch of dry trail all day. And my raincoat was just for show at this point. Everything I had was soaked with one of Beijing's most relentless rainstorms in recent history.It was a Duke of Edinburgh's hike. It's one of those things you sign up thinking that it's going to be a fun little hike um away from school, from homework. However, I didn't go in there ...

Core Argument - The presentation emphasizes the importance of mindfulness and noticing details in everyday life to enhance well-being and creativity [1][5][6] - It suggests that focusing on the present moment, rather than constantly seeking future goals, can lead to greater happiness [2][3] - The presentation advocates for actively engaging with the world and cultivating a richer, healthier, and more creative life by paying attention to subtle details [6] Practical Application - The presentation proposes starting with something enjoyable, such as listening to a favorite song with full focus, to train oneself to notice more details [8][9][10] - It encourages individuals to pay full attention to what they are already doing, rather than trying to do more, to fully experience ordinary moments [12][13] - The presentation suggests practicing mindfulness daily to fight habits and adjust the mind to be more present [14] Supporting Evidence - Research from California Polytechnic State University and Utah State University indicates that listening to birdsong for just 7 to 10 minutes can enhance feelings of well-being and mental restoration [5] - Studies have shown that engagement in the world can help reduce stress, enhance creativity, and lead to a healthier life [4] - The presentation uses the example of a video game, Red Dead Redemption 2, to illustrate how slowing down and noticing details can lead to a deeper appreciation of the world [1]