At the age of eight, I learned how to be silent in a language I didn't understand. I moved to Canada alone to learn and discover a bigger world. I didn't know much of the language, but I was really excited to learn the culture, to meet friends, and just to be part of something new.But every story has its ups and downs. I often heard the kids chanting at me, "Go back home. Go back home. Go back to your country." We were all young, but words have weight. And those words really stayed in my heart.So I stopped ...

Core Message - The most important instrument is not a physical one, but one's own voice, which needs to be released rather than found [1] - Everyone possesses a built-in instrument (voice) designed for purpose and transformation [1] - Releasing one's voice, whether through speaking, humming, whispering, laughing, or crying, is essential [9] Personal Experience & Resilience - The speaker shares a personal experience of being diagnosed with cancer, highlighting the power of voice even in challenging times [2][3][4] - Even through adversity, such as cancer, one's instrument (voice) cannot be muted [6] - The speaker emphasizes the power of life and death in the tongue, encouraging the audience to use their voice positively [4] Inspiration & Empowerment - The speech aims to inspire the audience to release their voice and use it for purpose, regardless of their background or profession [7][9] - The speaker encourages the audience to "press play" on their voice, implying it's time to act and express themselves [9] - The message is that everyone's voice is meant to be heard and can have a transformative impact [7][5]

[Music] So to kick off this talk, let me ask you something. Let me ask you something that has completely changed the way I see my life and the way I reflect upon the problems that happened to me on an everyday basis. This is it.Please reflect on why do we think the way we do, why we believe on things we believe on, and even why we carry out our everyday actions the way we've all done them. Think about it, please. Think how your personality fits in that question. Think how your identity, your persona fits on ...