Okay. So, I'm excited. This is the first time that I'll be speaking for something like this, but I have always been an advocate for mental health.And entirety is my favorite word. And as we go along, you're going to find out why it is my favorite word. and maybe yours.So before anything else, I would like to ask you, how do you view life. Do you only love it because you're happy or do you love it because it gives you blessings and excitement or as a whole you know even through the pain through the heartbrea ...

Personal Growth & Development - The speaker emphasizes the importance of unlearning negative habits and thoughts to facilitate personal growth [5] - Endings should be viewed as beginnings of new chapters or restarts [6][8] - Small moments and achievements are crucial and should be appreciated as they motivate towards bigger milestones [10][11][12] - Introspection and prioritization of mental health, passions, and personal well-being are essential [14] Time Management & Perspective - The concept of inverting the hourglass is used to represent a shift in perspective on time, flow, priorities, and life [2] - The speaker encourages a flipped perspective to change everything [14]

[Music] Hello everyone. My name is Michelle Marcetic and I'm here to present my spoken words presentation titled Perfect Isn't Real. Have you ever looked at someone and thought they've got it all.Perfect hair, perfect body, perfect life. Like their smile was sculpted by angels. Their walk blessed by gods.their whole vibe screaming flawless. And then you scroll through stories, through feeds, through lies, and the world whispers and filters and captions. This is perfect.Perfect skin, grades, family laugh, pe ...

In our culture, we say furniture holds stories. But no piece has held my story like the humble couch. My mom is in the audience.Hi, Mom. For some of you, I see mamas. I see African queens here.You remember the kind of couches that our mothers would need covers for. The humble couch. The couch that has sagging cushions, stubborn coffee stains, and sometimes even secrets whispered into their fabric.Today, I want to talk to you about the different couches that have taught me resilience, rebellion, and the radi ...

[Music] Can you make the world a better place. Should you. That's a question for you to debate.Can you. That's a question that may sometime fill you with self-doubt. What can I one person out of the 8.2% billion do.I'm not rich. I'm too young. I'm too old. I'm not a social activist.I do not have enough resources, expertise. When God doesn't grant you miracles, remember that you are the miracle he sent for someone else. A powerful statement by Nick Witch, the man behind life without limbs, born without legs ...

Imagine waking up one day and looking at yourself in the mirror and seeing your reflection covered in scales of red and silver. Your skin is burning, itching, and never seems to calm down. But what hurts the most isn't the physical pain.It's the whispered comments, the judgmental stairs, and the unsolicited advice that make you feel like a walking exhibit. This is the reality for millions of people living with psoriasis, a chronic immune mediated condition often misunderstood as just a skin disorder. To beg ...

Core Argument - The arts and creative expression are essential for personal well-being and societal progress, offering hope and driving change [4][5][6][15][21] - Early discouragement of creative pursuits in education, driven by academic prioritization and funding cuts, negatively impacts individuals and society [2][3] - Re-engaging with creative outlets can be transformative, aiding in mental health recovery and empowering individuals to contribute to social change [8][9][11][24] Societal Impact - Art serves as a catalyst for conversations, raises awareness of critical issues like mental health, and inspires political progress [12][13][15][22] - Creative expression empowers marginalized communities, challenges oppressive systems, and fosters empathy [11][15][22] - Encouraging creativity and play, rather than competition, can lead to a more empathetic and innovative world [11][20][26] Metaphorical Analysis - The process of transformation through creativity is likened to a caterpillar's metamorphosis into a butterfly, emphasizing the importance of embracing change and trusting the process [16][17][18][19] - Creativity is presented as a light that can guide individuals and societies through darkness, offering solutions and inspiring action [5][20][21] - The "box" represents limiting societal expectations, and breaking free from it is crucial for innovation and progress [20]

[Music] [Applause] Yeah, that's a six-year-old me, a young man that had no idea what life's journey was all about and how precious it actually is. If you don't mind, I'd like to read a short short poem uh that I made shortly after my first suicide attempt. It's entitled I'm just a number. I'm just a number. I breathe. I seek. I blunder. I'm just a number. I fall. I hurt. I wonder. I'm just a number. I've loved. I've lived. I'll die. But Lord knows I've tried to be more than just a number. In 1984, I was an ...

Let me invite you all to close your eyes for just a moment. [Music] [Music] [Music] You can open your eyes. How did that make you feel.Relaxed, connected to your inner self. Now hold on to that feeling. The purpose of my talk is to persuade you to introduce an element of spirituality into your daily life.Now, let me be clear. I'm not advocating for any specific religion. Nor am I promoting religious beliefs.I hold no judgment whether you are religious, agnostic, or atheist. Trust me, I'm not here to sign yo ...

Uh my name is Sarita Jadav. I work as a national program officer in the UNESCO South Asia regional office based in New Delhi. And the work that uh I am involved in is on uh promoting health and wellness of learners and uh promote you know promoting safety and security and preventing violence in schools.I'd like to start by asking all of you over here in this esteemed gathering to please close your eyes for 15 seconds. Close your eyes for 15 seconds and imagine a 15-year-old child who is waking up with an al ...