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The Surprising Power of Spontaneity | Valerie McTavish | TEDxKalamalka Lake
TEDx Talks· 2025-11-11 17:40
[Applause] [Music] All right, here's what we're going to do. Heads we go north, tails we go south. That coin flip launched a camping trip that changed my life.We had all of the camping gear packed up in the car. We had the entire long weekend free. What we didn't have was a plan.It was a little unusual for us. We were both media producers, so we were used to keeping a schedule down to the second. But there we were all packed up, nowhere to go.So, we flipped a coin and that freed us up. We could do anything. ...
Taoism, Mastery, and Spontaneity | Leone Wright | TEDxUniversityCollegeRoosevelt
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-19 15:53
Hi, my name is Leon and there are two things you should know about me. One, I'm obsessed with Eastern philosophies and two, I am obsessed with music. Today, I'm going to combine these two topics to show you that these seemingly ancient philosophies could still be relevant to your life today.I am going to be discussing Tauist stages of learning and the different states of conscious experience that they show us. To make these abstract concepts just a little more down to earth, I'm going to be using the exampl ...
Where the Sidewalk Ends: Finding Freedom on Foot | Lara do Rosario | TEDxWinsor School Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-16 15:39
Core Idea - The speech advocates for incorporating spontaneity and exploration into running routines to transform them from chores into adventures, fostering independence and discovery [2][4][5] - The speaker encourages listeners to embrace unfamiliar paths and locations during runs, viewing them as opportunities for unique experiences and personal growth [6][15] Practical Advice - The speech suggests deviating from planned routes to explore trails and paths that spark curiosity, within reasonable safety parameters [6][7] - The speaker recommends running without carrying unnecessary items to enhance freedom and immersion in the present moment [13][14] Personal Anecdotes - The speaker shares personal experiences of discovering vineyards in Portugal [7], waterfronts in New York City [8][9], and frozen landscapes in Chicago [10][12] by spontaneously altering running routes