Good evening everyone. We carry tomorrow in our bones. I'm here today to speak about the future.But to do that, I need to speak of the past. And it is a past built on bloodshed, oppression, and suffering. I will be speaking about racism, human trafficking, and systemic abuse.Please let this be your trigger warning. I want to take you on a journey. Imagine for a moment the following.You awaken in darkness below deck to the swaying of the ship, the smell of brackish water and human waste. The sound of the wav ...

And in that moment, I want you to reflect on your emotions and line of thought. What were you thinking about. And how how were you feeling about that decision.And what I want you to let that sink in for a moment and carry that reflection along my talk today to see if probably I can change how you feel or think afterwards. Okay. So, first of all, let's replay my childhood for a while.I used to play in the professional tennis uh tennis team. And when I ever lost a point, I kept thinking about what would I hav ...

It's April 18th, 2011, and I'm almost to the top of Heartbreak Hill, the biggest challenge in the Boston Marathon. I'm running with five friends, and frankly, we're in trouble. I had run 25 marathons, which I know is a little crazy, but never before with an Achilles track club athlete.Achilles is this amazing organization that makes running accessible to everyone. My friend Julius had lost his eyesight due to a degenerative eye disease, but he was a runner and he missed it. He missed being out there.He miss ...

Overcoming Adversity and Achieving Dreams - The speaker recounts a personal journey of recovery from severe post-traumatic stress disorder following a road traffic accident [1] - The journey involved overcoming fear, anxiety, and depression to fulfill a dream of driving from the United Kingdom to India [3][9] - The speaker drove solo through 32 countries in 57 days, covering 35,383 kilometers [4] Expedition Details and Challenges - The expedition included driving through nine mountain ranges, nine time zones, the Arctic Circle, and three major deserts [5] - The speaker acted as their own mechanic and doctor, performing car repairs and administering first aid in remote locations [6] - Pre-expedition preparations included cooking and freezing two months' worth of meals for the family [7] Inspiring Others and Personal Growth - The journey was described as a pilgrimage and a conversation with oneself, emphasizing personal exploration and growth [8][9] - The speaker highlights the importance of overcoming fear and taking journeys within oneself to inspire and motivate others [10] - The speaker emphasizes that anything is possible with determination and that individuals have the power to overcome their own challenges [9][10] Positive Interactions and Humanity - The speaker shares instances of kindness and help received from strangers along the way, highlighting the positive aspects of humanity [16][19] - Examples include a family in Kyistan offering a meal and a mechanic in China fixing a car suspension for free [16] - The speaker also mentions being treated favorably at the Russia-Latvia border due to being perceived as Indian [17][18][19]

[music] So, my name is Rafiat. I'm uh I run an organization called Footsteps. I am a social entrepreneur by profession. And being a social entrepreneur means being able to take risks.But this wasn't always in my plan. I actually had a life plan when I was young. So when I was young, my plan was to get good grades in school, go to a top IV league university, graduate with like a 4.0% perfect GPA, work at the UN for like 20 years, and then start my own nonprofit once I came back.But at the age of 17 in high s ...

Okay, hands up if you've ever said yes to an invitation and then immediately pray for a snowstorm to cancel it so you wouldn't have to go. We've all heard the advice, set boundaries, say no more often. No to overcommitting to work that doesn't fit our lifestyle to the people pleasing that drains us.But there's one thing you can say no to that makes the biggest positive impact on your well-being. And yet most people are not saying no to this. It's the no that adds the most joy. The no that creates the deepes ...

breath, right. I want you to take a deep breath and think [Music] of hands. Who's singing that jingle. Who remembers that jingle.We know you all. Doesn't it just make you smile. >> Doesn't it just make you feel good. Don't you feel a little bit childlike even too.Here's a fun fact for you. You were all Toys R Us kids at one point. Why.Because kids are born knowing how to do two things with sheer brilliance, and that's play and feel. Recently I read an article on learning toplay. com that said this said from ...

Core Argument - The primary cause of individual and systemic fractures is unmet expectations [2] - True connection, facilitated by joy, is the key to healing these fractures [7][9] - Unconditional love, achieved by unlearning expectations and starving judgment, fosters connection [12] - The Japanese art of Kintsugi, repairing broken pottery with gold, serves as a metaphor: love (the gold) illuminates and values fractures, rather than hiding them [13] Proposed Solution - Individuals should engage in genuine conversations with loved ones, consciously catching and unlearning judgmental thoughts [10][11] - By unlearning expectations, individuals can foster connection without condition, leading to unconditional love [11][12] - Healing individual fractures with "gold" (love, connection) increases clarity, resilience, and authenticity [16][17] Envisioned Future - The industry envisions a future where individuals are free, integrated, and acting from flow instead of lack [18] - The industry imagines systems that are pliable enough to accommodate everyone, fostering connection [18] - The industry anticipates leadership that is heart-driven, brave, and connection-based [19] - The future, gilded with the "gold" of healed fractures, will be stronger than before [20]

When you are walking in the lonely night, you need a spark to glow bright. Ignite your life with joy and peace that paid way to face life with ease. your soul with a fire with inspiring spray with that never tire.Ignite, ignite your soul within. inviting you towards the whis. Ignite. Ignite. Ignite.Ignite. Realization feels so igniting love and heart that goes. Looking wind and hear your soul's voice clear.Unleash your wisdom. Calm your fears. A beacon shining in the dark night will guide you to a great del ...

Core Message - The content encourages listeners to find inner strength and joy to overcome challenges [1][2] - It promotes self-discovery and igniting one's inner spirit [1][2] Emotional and Spiritual Well-being - The lyrics emphasize the importance of inner peace and facing life with ease [1] - It suggests that igniting one's soul can lead to a blissful path [1][2] Metaphorical Language - The use of "ignite" and "spark" symbolizes the process of finding inspiration and passion [1][2] - The "peak shining in the dark night" represents hope and guidance [2]