So, let me take you back to a moment that changed the way I see the world. It was a quiet Sunday morning and I decided to try bird watching for the very first time. Um, after taking an inspiration from an ecology class with Professor Colleen Hitchcock, I armed with nothing else than just a field guy, I started to walk all around campus uh before settling into Chapel Pond.And first, I was a bit skeptical. Honestly, I was very restless. Uh, scanning all the trees, moving around a lot, seeing one or two silhou ...

[Musique] [Applaudissements] Bonsoir, j'espère que vous allez bien. J'espère que vous allez bien. quand même, je vais laisser pour vous raconter une histoire particulière que je connais bien puisque c'est la mienne.Je suis léo urbane, plus communément connu sous le nom de Léopole Urbain. Je c'est c'est mon vrai prénom. Je suis allé dans une des chambres les plus primaires qu'il soit, les plus anciennes de la planète jusqu'à la 180 millions d'années.Et les images que vous voyez juste ici derrière, c'est l'un ...

[Music] Uh so before I begin, can I humbly request you all to kindly close your eyes and let's settle down and bring our senses to this moment. Can we do that together. It it's not uh it's not an order not in humble ability.If you wish to uh follow it exact. I'm sure there will be a flashes of lot of thoughts coming through your mind but let them come and go and as they go away let's settle down into this moment. of sharing.We all have gathered to share something. The last word I'm brea Thank you so much. T ...

Sharing his heartfelt stories, Karapet Sahakyan invites us to reflect on the silent wisdom of mountains. What have these ancient giants seen throughout their existence? For him, mountains and nature transcend all borders, they belong to no one and everyone at once. As enduring parts of Earth’s history, they stood long before civilizations, and they remain untouched by the boundaries we draw. Through unforgettable encounters, Karapet explores how nature connects us beyond language, nationality, and prejudice ...

Remember childhood. Back then, the world was full of creative possibilities. Sticks became swords, clouds turned into castles, and every blank page invited an adventure.Creativity is fundamental to who we are. Yet somewhere along the way, as we get older, we stop seeing the world with the same sense of wonder. But I know we can get it back.And it starts with something as simple as observation. I'm an abstract artist. My work invites people to pause, to engage, and to rediscover their own creativity.But long ...

[Music] Uh so before I begin, can I humbly request you all to kindly close your eyes and let's settle down and bring our senses to this moment. Can we do that together. It's not uh it's not an order, not in humble ability.If you wish to uh follow it, it's totally up to you. We can take deep breath in and breathe out. Double deep breath and breathe out.I'm sure there will be a flashes, a lot of thoughts coming through your mind, but let them come and go. And as they go away, let's settle down to this moment ...

La dernière, la première et la dernière fois que je suis venue ici à la SB dans cet amphithéâtre, c'était pour étudier l'histoire. J'avais alors 18 ans. Le mur de Berlin n'était pas encore tombé et Jean-Mayet ne reposait pas encore au panthéon.Jean-Menet, vous savez, c'est cet homme qui a eu cette idée incroyable à l'un des pires moments de l'histoire de repacifier l'Europe par la gestion commune d'intérêts partagés, ce qui allait donner plus tard l'Union européenne, enfin la Construction européenne. Et si ...

[Applause] I want more people to bump into nature so that we can experience more of our nature. And I've never told a story about why until today. And to share that story, I have to tell you a story by a tar of Nishapore who was a Persian poet.And he talks about three butterflies and the candle flame. And so the first butterfly went close to the flame and said, "I know about life." The second butterfly went close enough to let its wings be burned and said, "I know how love can burn." And the third butterfly ...

Health & Well-being - Spending time in nature is vital to health and well-being, helping individuals find peace, strength, and balance [2][7] - Research from institutions like Harvard, Stanford, and Mayo Clinic indicates that increased time in nature is beneficial [7] - Many people spend 97% of their lives indoors, highlighting the importance of outdoor activities [8] Personal Growth & Inspiration - The coast serves as a metaphor for life, constantly changing with tides, sunrises, sunsets, and storms [9] - Connecting to nature enables a connection to self, friends, family, community, and purpose [15] - Time in nature fosters happiness, joy, inspiration, curiosity, and energy [12][19] Environmental Awareness & Exploration - Georgia has a 100-mile coast with 14 barrier islands and one-third of the wetlands on the eastern seaboard of the United States [4][5] - Walking is presented as a means to learn about a place or oneself, starting with a single island to understand the planet [14] - Individuals are encouraged to find their favorite places in nature and explore them through activities like walking, hiking, kayaking, or biking [11][19]

城市之中有很多偶然的绿色：楼下的花坛、门口的植物景观、道路两旁的行道树，或者只是一小片绿地。 我们像一只只生活于城市的鸟，寻找绿色的休憩之所，片刻驻足，进食，再起飞。走进城市间的荒野，我们才能真正思考自己。 在本次演讲中，植物学博士王洁雨将讲述他的植物学跨界经历，探讨如何从植物中获得力量，用“闲笔”般的绿色为忙碌的生活增添诗意，在既定的工作场景中找回自己的热爱。 植物学博士 科学策展人 This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx ...