Core Framework: SOUL - The framework consists of four components: Seek, Observe, Understand, and Liberate [3] - The framework aims to help individuals avoid cyclical stagnation by addressing the root causes of struggles [24][25] - The ultimate goal is to seek, observe, understand, and liberate one's soul [30] Seek (Purpose) - When facing struggles, individuals should seek the true purpose and meaning behind them [3][5] - Struggles can be seen as a compass leading to the unknown, prompting self-reflection [8] - Drawing from Victor Frankl's logo therapy, humans seek meaning and purpose in their actions [6] Observe (Mindfulness) - When difficulties arise, individuals should pause and observe their emotions and reactions [8] - Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy suggests that a more mindful brain works more effectively [11] - Avoid letting the mind explode and being dragged away by the problem itself [12] Understand (Growth) - Individuals should consider what the struggle is making them become, rather than focusing on destruction [13][14] - Struggles can be a signal that victory will follow, shaping individuals into stronger versions of themselves [14] - Rejection can be redirection, leading to more suitable paths for growth [16] Liberate (Freedom) - Liberation involves letting go of negative, repetitive memories and thoughts [19][20] - Individuals should separate themselves from the problem and tell their story from a third-person perspective [21] - Acknowledge negative thoughts but do not let them control you [22]

Core Message - Visibility is not vanity, but a form of resistance against erasure, emphasizing the importance of marginalized stories [3] - Challenging dominant narratives is risky but essential for liberation and agency [5] - Erasing stories leads to erasing people, highlighting the need for diverse voices to multiply humanity [19][30] Personal Narrative & Societal Impact - The speaker's personal journey involves grappling with identity, societal expectations, and religious constraints [1][2][3][8][9][13][15][17] - The speaker's experience in a cult illustrates how fear can be exploited to control individuals [12][13] - The speaker's experiences with marriage and divorce reflect a struggle for belonging and self-acceptance [15][16][17][18][19] Theater & Community Engagement - The speaker's work with a theater group of adults with disabilities highlights the importance of seeing individuals as human, beyond labels [21][22][23][27] - The theater production example demonstrates how individuals can defy expectations and shatter stereotypes [27][28] - The speaker emphasizes the power of stories to connect people and challenge biases, leading to liberation [7][29][30]

[Applause] So much can happen in a day. 24 hours packed with possibility. 1,440 minutes wondering what if.86,400 seconds willing, waiting, wandering. 525,600 minutes of It'll get better because it can, it will, it must. How many minutes.No, moments in a revolution. See, I've run out of decimal places calculating the fraction of time it takes to quotient justice. When the odds are stacked against us, what happens when the numbers dwindle.When clocks tire. When air holds its breath. What does silence sound li ...