My life started when they said it was over | Elin Kjos | TEDxKI

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  • @meszaroseszter155
    @meszaroseszter155 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1885

    A car knocked me off from my bicycle 18 months ago. Coma, mobility issues, vertigo, deafness....the Doctor said I had 20% chance to stay alive. ...but I was alive 🥰🙏. 3 months later I was diagnosed with cancer...but I was still alive...Guys....we are here at this beautiful Earth 😊, every day is a gift. Thank you for this video♥️♥️♥️

    • @radyashail2885
      @radyashail2885 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      thank you for you're beautiful words

    • @meszaroseszter155
      @meszaroseszter155 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@radyashail2885 thank you Radya 🥰

    • @andresjlenis5007
      @andresjlenis5007 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Very happy to hear this ,still riding?

    • @imasava3560
      @imasava3560 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      inspiring and energizing.. To live is indeed to embrace each moment, every single second in the 'now'. What has gone isn't going back.

    • @judithmcleod6768
      @judithmcleod6768 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      ♥️

  • @danoyse8233
    @danoyse8233 2 ปีที่แล้ว +543

    This is a great wake up call. Other people negatively effect my life. I’m 64 and I have allowed this to happen. People taking advantage of me. Saying yes to requests every time and putting myself last, not noticing life slipping by. I lost my eldest son in 2020 with COVID. A 40 year old ultra runner. He was there and then he wasn’t. I still haven’t changed,but finding this video today is like a nudge from life telling me to sort myself out. Thank you
    Elin , you look radiant by the way.keep the faith

    • @ofelias8791
      @ofelias8791 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Oh...sorry for your loss, may God give you comfort and strength, take good care of yourself, your son would want to see you happy for sure!

    • @danoyse8233
      @danoyse8233 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@ofelias8791 thank you Ofelia take care

    • @yogi4319
      @yogi4319 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      So sorry about your son. You are strong because I'll unravel and die of sorrow in your situation. Life passes by you so fast. You need to learn to say no with a smile and take care of yourself first and learn to enjoy life before it's too late. I'm a 63-year-old man BTW.

    • @ZZ-su8ph
      @ZZ-su8ph 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🕊

    • @alexandraalbertz1442
      @alexandraalbertz1442 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Patricia, God bless you

  • @Guss425
    @Guss425 2 ปีที่แล้ว +676

    “my love for life is so much stronger than my fear of dying”. such powerful words, what an amazing individual

    • @sjordan7085
      @sjordan7085 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      She is correct, the will to live is amazingly strong, far stronger than most of us realize. None of us is promised tomorrow, but we can tweak our diets by eating as Dr. T. Colin Campbell suggests in his book 'The China Study'. We can overcome co-morbities, lose weight. and defeat cancer by eating only foods that are known to prevent its survival, we can decrease our toxic load, exercise, sleep well, meditate, bask in the love of our families and the beauty of nature. Rather than sit and cry when we receive a cancer diagnosis, we can make a plan to not only survive, but thrive, we can be there for our grandchildren when they graduate and marry. Persistance and determination are stronger than we can imagine. That is how I choose to live my life, so that at the end of the day, I can leave Planet Earth, a little better than I found it!

    • @thelastminmom5251
      @thelastminmom5251 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      And how can something so devastating happen to someone so amazingly good. She was fit and healthy. Which is just crazy to me. It’s so unfair. She is absolutely stronger then me. What an amazing inspiration she is.

    • @polarity2
      @polarity2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes very powerful words! Such journey she has been thro. She said she changed her diet, gave up red meat etc, I did so too decades ago. So happy for her she is doing so much better.

    • @jonmolina948
      @jonmolina948 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I hope she pulls through. She has a big heart.

    • @peaceemezue
      @peaceemezue 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      So 💪🏽

  • @joycefitzgerel1632
    @joycefitzgerel1632 2 ปีที่แล้ว +411

    This is one of the most beautiful talks I’ve ever heard. It has really inspired me to live. I will practice what she has taught on this video. I have lived the past 20 years with a chronic health condition. Many times wishing not to live. I would say many times ,I’m not living I’m just existing. By the help and grace of God no more just existing,I will live!

    • @lebo3027
      @lebo3027 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      💕

    • @laneybop1728
      @laneybop1728 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      You spoke my soul after viewing this! So true that this is one of the blessings of the internet can bring!

    • @MOAB-UT
      @MOAB-UT 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Joyce- check out The Plant Paradox. You would be amazed how nutrition can help- not a cure for everything, I get it but it is amazing. I healed two major health issues. This book is great.

    • @azhotmom
      @azhotmom 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I feel the same- this one brought tears!

    • @thereseschab5042
      @thereseschab5042 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Me too Joyce...may God Bless you for managing things...

  • @randiyoung2128
    @randiyoung2128 2 ปีที่แล้ว +531

    Stage 4 Metastatic Lung Cancer patient here. Thank you. I like to say I'm LIVING WITH CANCER - It's not a battle, it's a dance!

    • @divyatasinghrathore1550
      @divyatasinghrathore1550 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      I pray you keep up the same spirit Randi, I send you love, good vibes & healing.

    • @hariprasath1185
      @hariprasath1185 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Much love ❤️❤️🙌👍

    • @Shreyaagrawal_1657
      @Shreyaagrawal_1657 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      God bless ! Much love and light to you

    • @levu6556
      @levu6556 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for your inspiring story! Be happy and healthy Randi!

    • @nirashakannangara9901
      @nirashakannangara9901 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Much love❤️

  • @icybluequeenie1498
    @icybluequeenie1498 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    R.I.P. Elin❤ what a beautiful speech you gave. Your words will live on

    • @damilareidowu6363
      @damilareidowu6363 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Do you mean the speaker is dead?

    • @icybluequeenie1498
      @icybluequeenie1498 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@damilareidowu6363 Yes😪 she passed away in march

  • @GayBrooks
    @GayBrooks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1418

    As a returned soldier from WW2 from New Guinea my uncle aged 25 was diagnosed with lung problems from chemical exposure, he had one lung removed and was given maximum a year to live, the medical profession were not sure !! Most of the young men he served with died within a couple of years of returning to Australia. He died at age 94, he lived a great life, he had a great attitude and served others.

    • @gabrielamaja9672
      @gabrielamaja9672 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Thank you for sharing this story!

    • @astrazeneca1532
      @astrazeneca1532 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Wow thx for sharing

    • @marilenat.5255
      @marilenat.5255 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Thank you for sharing this story it's giving hope to many! ❤️🙏Blessings7

    • @ammadeus47
      @ammadeus47 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Thank you for being a live example and great inspiration for all of us. Amazing!

    • @stevenlao
      @stevenlao 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Thank you.

  • @AFETOTE
    @AFETOTE ปีที่แล้ว +75

    Erin, 6 days after your passing, I found this video 20 minutes ago. It has changed my life. Perhaps everything in yours led to your TED talk and the legacy you have left will reach thousands. Wherever you are, from this woman to you- thank you. XX

    • @tannhauser5399
      @tannhauser5399 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I found it now. But my feeling is similar.
      It is all true. But it also show how at some level, cancer in a lot of cases... is a losing battle. At the end, she was in the gym 4-5 times a week, eating healthy food, no process food, a lof of green and vegetables. No red meat. And more. With a positive attitude and mind set. And she lost that battle at the end. At some level, no matter what we do, no matter how hard we try...
      Look at Steve Jobs, with all his billions, and doctors, medical professionals sourounding him, and all those advices. He has lost that battle too. Different type of cancer of course, but at the end, it wasn't about money or how healthy you are trying to be. In some cases, it is just too late. Your time is up. Sad, but true. And yeah, I had cancers in my family too, and also close stories regarding people who didn't make it (but also couple who did!).
      All in all, whoever that lady was - at the end, she gave it her best, with all possitive atitude and also a good approach even to something like food, diet, exercise and mental approach. She didn't gave up. And at the end, this is all we can do. Much respect for that lady.
      "The only way to succeed in life is to live it to the fulest". Such a simple words, and such difficult to achive for most. Even for me.

  • @fireworkboy
    @fireworkboy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +588

    Stage 4 colon and liver. Out of the blue, March this year. This lady beautifully and bravely articulated how I feel about my life right now. I felt my diagnosis was an amazing opportunity to transform. I couldn't have talked as she did, without tears. Much respect and love to her 🙏

    • @MsCatalicious
      @MsCatalicious 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Wishing you all the best ❤

    • @fireworkboy
      @fireworkboy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@MsCatalicious thank you 🙏

    • @jamesbond0004
      @jamesbond0004 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      you go Ben

    • @fireworkboy
      @fireworkboy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@jamesbond0004 Thank you! 🙏

    • @darmonti1348
      @darmonti1348 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      God bless you sir!

  • @sarahyoung4166
    @sarahyoung4166 2 ปีที่แล้ว +199

    I had brain cancer in 1988 and removing the tumor left me paralyzed on one side and grossly overweight from all the steroids. The doctor said don’t worry about it because you’re gonna die in a year or two. Here I am moving all of my parts, however not that well on one side, and a size 6. I’m pretty happy with my life but it was a bit of work to get there. God bless you for who you are and how you are helping us around the world with this platform.
    Blessings,
    DrRed ❤️

    • @ZZ-su8ph
      @ZZ-su8ph 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      🌟

    • @jameslightfoot9465
      @jameslightfoot9465 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Glad you’re here and doing better. God bless you

    • @nahidsyyed906
      @nahidsyyed906 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I feel like cutting the throats of doctors (espclly half baked ones with little experience) who decide and declare the duration of life of their patients... Some morons (docs) are so uncouth they don't have the ability to put across the news too.

    • @philljombs1151
      @philljombs1151 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Amen

    • @AsherBarkin
      @AsherBarkin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thats beautiful

  • @sonalkhatri3903
    @sonalkhatri3903 2 ปีที่แล้ว +194

    An Eye Opener for all of us... Who are busy either carrying hurt from the past or worrying about the future...
    She had taught me the actual meaning of living in present.... Living to the fullest..

    • @mitch5222
      @mitch5222 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I always worry about past traumas and future.

  • @humanityrevisited6006
    @humanityrevisited6006 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    What a beautiful, alive, courageous woman! Rest in peace my friend.

    • @mimkusss4e
      @mimkusss4e 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      😢😢😢😢

  • @sepehrAmirkiaee
    @sepehrAmirkiaee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +213

    I couldn't imagine how much a person could be strong in this situation
    we should stand and praise you for this inspiring real story

  • @cswellsie
    @cswellsie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Kjos has a beautiful message. I was diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer that had spread to my liver at age 49. It was difficult to accept, especially since I have two beautiful, young daughters. But, with the help of my amazing wife, I decided to live my life seeking the joyful moments, which there are many. I have come to realize that I love life! And nothing will take that feeling away from me while I am alive.

    • @caravanlifenz
      @caravanlifenz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Your daughters will always have amazing memories of you. Best wishes with your treatment.

  • @carolinamarrelli
    @carolinamarrelli 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Absolutely incredible. I am moved to tears. RIP dear one.

  • @donkemp8151
    @donkemp8151 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    July 10, 1951 was the last day my Dad walked. That day, he caught 10,000 volts of electricity that, fortunately, knocked him off the ladder causing him to fall 18’ and land on his back on a concrete curb. He was burned on his legs, abdomen, and arms. They told my Mom he wouldn’t make it to the hospital. Then he would not make it through the night....the end of the week....the end of the month. I was born 3 years to the day after his injury. I never my Dad walk. He was paralyzed from the waist down. I grew up with my Dad as Mr. Mom before that was cool. He cooked, cleaned, did laundry and raised me along with 5 grandchildren who moved in with us. My Dad died 43 years later in 1994. My hero.

  • @michaelthiesen5432
    @michaelthiesen5432 2 ปีที่แล้ว +179

    II had a brain tumor and had surgery, radiation therapy, and then about twelve months of chemotherapy. Already with the diagnosis I started to meditate and change my focus. After the diagnosis I came home and wrote on a piece of paper:" I am healthy." I have since meditated on the resulting new beliefs in my new world hundreds of times over the past two and a half years. I believe that I also owe it to this circumstance that I am healthy and tumor-free today and will remain so. Everything I did was exactly right and I agree 100% with this wonderful, strong woman. Life is only now and no one knows how long we will be given. Live fully and only in and for the now, so that it is good for you and others. Be and spread love and peace. Stop postponing anything, anything at all, into the future. You never know how long is still given to you. Try the meditations of Doctor Joe Dispenza, maybe they are helpful for you maybe not. You will only know if you try. In any case, they have helped me a lot.

    • @klaverfour8999
      @klaverfour8999 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Like animals... our cats and dogs don't ask themselves if they will stay be living next Christmas... They live now, and if it's good now... live is good :)

    • @meszaroseszter155
      @meszaroseszter155 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I agree with you Michael, the meditation and to focusing the good thing in our life is an effective help for ourselves. My experience, if I ask advice from doctors, they describe more meds . Well, meditation has no side effects!!

    • @ana999100
      @ana999100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you!

    • @Dejan_23Unlimited
      @Dejan_23Unlimited 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🙏🏻

  • @ToshaRaeNailed
    @ToshaRaeNailed 2 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    I was diagnosed with a terminal illness in 2011. I had a very similar spiritual awakening. It was a true blessing in my life. The only thing holding me back from changing the things in my life I would like to, is money. I would love to live in a place I love. To travel to places I’ve only dreamed of. I’m still hopeful that maybe one day before my time comes, I will get to achieve those things. I am great full for every moment I have in this life and for whatever experiences I do get to have.

    • @urossedonja3534
      @urossedonja3534 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      i wish that your dreams come true. i have so many terrible diseases and i am 37 years old. i see my friends, they enjoy their lives, they travel, they work, they fulfil their dreams. but i can only dream of this. i would love to travel with my love, or just have some ordinary conversations. even that would be fun. but all i have is suffering and fear. you are not alone.

  • @yousef2508
    @yousef2508 2 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    Doing this ted talk,You made a legacy that will live forever.
    Keep enjoying your life, lady, and I will pray for for you that you live as many years as you wish.

    • @marialuisa4227
      @marialuisa4227 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Housed, Pray for me too please

  • @lejlakahriman564
    @lejlakahriman564 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Rest in peace Elin! I hope we can live and learn from your words like you lived your last years in this life ❤

  • @GHOSTRIDER4EVER
    @GHOSTRIDER4EVER 2 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    The biggest misconception: We have time, but in truth, ALL WE HAVE IS TODAY, NOW, THIS MOMENT, THE FREAKING PRESENT.

  • @brettneuberger6466
    @brettneuberger6466 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    There’s a reason this video kept popping up in my feed every single day for a week. Thank you and God bless you!!

  • @stanrock8015
    @stanrock8015 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    thank you for being vocal. Diagnosed with cancer a few weeks ago myself. I very much understand your journey walking thru it now too.

    • @ZZ-su8ph
      @ZZ-su8ph 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      💫

    • @athenakoios
      @athenakoios 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wish you recovery. Stay strong . Hugs.

  • @PD-gi2hi
    @PD-gi2hi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    She nailed it!! Just diagnosed stage 4 melanoma . I'm embracing it and working on my inner self. Living in the moment! I needed this wake up call in my life cause I wasn't living like I needed to.

    • @djurlivet
      @djurlivet 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      wishing you a beautiful future.

    • @elmacoppola3364
      @elmacoppola3364 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      🙏

    • @EranBair
      @EranBair 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I too have stage IV metastatic melanoma. They gave me 3 years tops yet it's been 7+ years and I am still waking up everyday and I have transformed and now feel like Elin. Cancer changed my life in an incredible good way.

    • @jacquelinekabugo-raderson1878
      @jacquelinekabugo-raderson1878 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Prayers 🙏🏾 You are courageous.

    • @jacquelinekabugo-raderson1878
      @jacquelinekabugo-raderson1878 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@EranBair sending prayers, courage and positive vibes, keep on keeping on 🌹✨️

  • @mostguitarswins
    @mostguitarswins 2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    I feel such respect and admiration for Elin Kjos. She took on the challenge of her illness with the same, fierce commitment she brought to training and sports.

  • @wee-sianwoon7658
    @wee-sianwoon7658 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Needed to see this today , much gratitude , Rest in peace Elin

  • @sunshine8477
    @sunshine8477 2 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    She looks beautiful, her attitude towards life is beautiful. Her thriving speech will keep on motivating many of us over the time I'm sure. I wish her the best of best . Seeing people like her facing the menace of Cancer, I feel to educate myself, others in our ability & beyond to know more about cancer and how to fight it in our every day life, how to use our skills for cancer research

  • @neonomvete7738
    @neonomvete7738 2 ปีที่แล้ว +167

    I'm honestly alive and not living
    Watching this video makes me question so much in my life
    My work misery is consuming me everyday
    Not living in my purpose is creating insanity inside me
    Living shouldn't be this hard- right?
    I'm actively working towards changing my life and this video is part of my motivation
    All we have is now
    I am alive and I want to start living
    Thank you Elin for having the courage to share your life and showing us that fear is only a 4 letter word.

    • @youcantlookaway.9077
      @youcantlookaway.9077 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Be strong, you are not alone.

    • @lovchinagirl87
      @lovchinagirl87 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I found the higher power in my struggles >< hope the best for you

    • @ianwhitecross4196
      @ianwhitecross4196 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You are surrounded by others that need a best friend. Be that friend.

    • @mrnice7570
      @mrnice7570 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Your story is my story too

    • @MOAB-UT
      @MOAB-UT 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh please- get over yourself. Are you still 20? You act like it. You don't have it so bad- just bad attitude. People in Ukraine literally are more grateful than you. Get a NEW JOB or start a business. Work Out and eat right- which you clearly do not. Travel. Volunteer. Do something- just stop complaining. Not trying to be harsh but listen to this video. She is RIGHT- you are WRONG and I am keeping things REAL. Life is precious and quite short. It is a gift you do not appreciate.

  • @walterfernandes8218
    @walterfernandes8218 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    You are a champ Elin. You are a living example to all of us. You are a HERO. God bless you abundantly and always.

  • @svettina87
    @svettina87 2 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    wow, what a powerful message.... i am going through a challenging time, not due to a medical problem, but a familial and personal one... at times it feels like the end of the world, but seeing this video, it gives me courage to keep fighting, to keep living and finding purpose... thank you for spreading such wonderful words...

  • @sallysalsonoak21
    @sallysalsonoak21 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I’ve watched this 3 times in 2 months and it stops me in my tracks each time. I’ve just seen it again now and I just clapped my hands and cried. Beautifully powerful and brave. Since I first saw this 3 friends have been diagnosed with serious cancers…. Another person I know had a head on collision on a motorbike and is fighting for her life…. If I take this over 3 years then my list would be even longer. We have no idea even 5 minutes ahead.. or if we say goodbye at the start of the day… if a loved one will return. We only have now…. I need to have this talk close.. because when all the fluff and nonsense hits my day and I feel fed up then I need to get perspective and gratitude. You are changing so many lives.. but we need your voice in our ears whenever we forget how precious life is and how we should greet each day with gratitude. God bless you….

  • @hopitalvelpeau
    @hopitalvelpeau ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Rest in peace beautiful Elin. Thank you for the strength you gave me when I found out about my own cancer.

  • @lesyarosa8091
    @lesyarosa8091 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    A friend of ours was diagnosed cancer for a second time and was given 3 months to live. He and the family are the kind of living through what there is, the best and most simple way. He just told me " I really want to live to help her ( the wife) with the children". He is here for 14 years and the cancer is stationary since then. I wish to this marvelous young lady the best success in beating the disease. 🌼💜🙏

    • @hughgallagher
      @hughgallagher 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How did your friend treat his cancer? Traditional? Alternative? Both?

  • @MarieAlessi
    @MarieAlessi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    The change on the inside... the start of EVERY healing journey - thank you so much for sharing!
    "Being the creator of your own life!!" So so powerful :)

  • @Nina-dp3gx
    @Nina-dp3gx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Biggest misconception people have is that we have time ! When we all had or have is NOW 👏👏👏👏👏 THIS MOMENT - RIGHT HERE !!!

  • @LovinDebsFit50s
    @LovinDebsFit50s 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Elin such a beautiful way to live. “ I was supposed to be dead” resonates with me so much. I was healed of a Mass that was on my left lower lung. I was also healed of granular lung disease which I never even knew that I had. I believe in the Power of Prayer, Meditation and a Healthy Lifestyle. I too have been on a Healing Journey since July 1st 2016. My journey started the day that I found out that I was Type 2 Diabetic and I was on a mission to heal my body without medication, which I did. I am not against medication. God Opened the doors to start my healing from childhood trauma in my 50s. I survived the night that my first husband tried to kill me when I was 17 years old. If You beautiful people don’t think that you have a purpose in life, I’m here to tell you that you do and I love you.

  • @theartzscientist8012
    @theartzscientist8012 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    I have malignant brain cancer. I’ve learned to focus on God, not on myself. To be okay with his will, erasing my need for my own. Nothing else matters.

    • @Percyfaith7
      @Percyfaith7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You are right! Nothing else matters. Will pray for His Will for you...He will lead you into all the truth you need. Keeping my eyes on Him in my life as well.

    • @theartzscientist8012
      @theartzscientist8012 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Percyfaith7 I hear him all day. I’m blessed.

    • @_____________2007
      @_____________2007 ปีที่แล้ว

      R u okay now rn??

    • @theartzscientist8012
      @theartzscientist8012 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@_____________2007 yes. I’m gladly in remission from a malignant brain tumor. I hope to stay this way. Thank you for asking.

    • @meghasehdev9779
      @meghasehdev9779 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You are a corageous one, god bless you :)

  • @IvonneMer
    @IvonneMer ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Yours words tell me "never give up", you really inspired me to live and not only survive. Thanks for your great words!

  • @rajeshkpatel4491
    @rajeshkpatel4491 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    "My Love for Life is Stronger than my Fear of Death" - That' is such a powerful positive Attitude. God Bless You with a healthy long and we know your story will inspire thousands and thousands of people around the earth !!

  • @tj3954
    @tj3954 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    This is one of the best Ted talks that I have ever seen. Best wishes for her continued health!

  • @AbdallahBotan
    @AbdallahBotan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    With that energy, I'm 100% sure you will make it Elin. Congrats, people like you makes this world with full of impossiblities worth living.

  • @ceciliaisacson1807
    @ceciliaisacson1807 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Fina Elin, du berörde så många. Hälsa min mamma/bror från mig uppe i himlen. Du gjorde skillnad under din livstid, du är död men inte glömd❤

  • @alonsoherrera8049
    @alonsoherrera8049 2 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    One of the best and most inspiring talks that I have seen. This is a tremendous realization that happened through "disaster", just when she thought everything was perfect. Looks like life just wants us to be more present and alive, this anecdote is very similar to what happened too many great mystics.

  • @TheAidacar
    @TheAidacar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +198

    What a beautiful story!
    What a wonderful woman !
    My story is more of less like hers , ik was diagnosed with ovarian cancer with metastases in 2021, after chemotherapy and an operation with Hipec..
    I had bad expectations according to the medical stuff but fortunately I’m doing well🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
    Being positive is key and being grateful for everything has happened in my life.❤️🙏🏻❤️

    • @suzannecranny9838
      @suzannecranny9838 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Good for you!

    • @MrAllywood79
      @MrAllywood79 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I truly believe you will get well

    • @tranxuanphuc9756
      @tranxuanphuc9756 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      hope you will be fine.

    • @kemundo
      @kemundo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      May good health continue to be your portion...

    • @francophile6948
      @francophile6948 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The possibility of healing from the inside is limitless.

  • @大野隆志-i4q
    @大野隆志-i4q 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I had surgery a month ago, I had stage 1 the lang cancer sane like her, I have still pain and sometime my feelings are depressed, I found this video at that time, she’s strong alive live, I will live like her.
    Thank you so much 🤙

  • @ninapaz522
    @ninapaz522 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "I am alive"
    "I am living"
    Beautiful words to live by!

  • @soksreymom3353
    @soksreymom3353 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Love her speech and really appreciate her attitude toward life, she is strong both inside and outside 💕

  • @baby-fork
    @baby-fork 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    My fiance was 31 in December 2020, diagnosed with stage IV cancer after months and months of misdiagnoses and being silenced by the medical community. I am so glad you are here to speak your truth. My fiance wasn't so lucky, the time to react having passed because nobody would take him seriously. He passed away 5 months later. I miss him so much 💙😭

    • @julie-kop
      @julie-kop 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ❤️

    • @melizmatea
      @melizmatea 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I'm so sorry.That must have been so difficult, and worse yet having his illness compounded by the frustration and outrage of having to deal with the incompetency of the medical community. I hope you will find peace and a way to deal with all of this. ❤

    • @jennywallgren2886
      @jennywallgren2886 ปีที่แล้ว

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      @josienvdwerff ปีที่แล้ว

    • @gkbchua73
      @gkbchua73 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm so sorry to hear that. Our prayers are with you.

  • @seph4667
    @seph4667 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Fabulously calm. Crystal clear. Purely motivational.

  • @retiredmona2181
    @retiredmona2181 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Thank you so much for sharing your amazing mindset. I am a cancer survivor going through chemo and you have inspired me to continue to live with your mindset... You are amazing!!!

  • @ChillSoYo
    @ChillSoYo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +129

    Wow, an inspiring story! One thing is sure: Everyone of us will die but nobody knows when that day will be. I think to be more grateful in life, it is important to realize that we are only on this planet for a brief period of time! Have a good and conscious life! To everyone who is reading this :)

    • @devonseamoor
      @devonseamoor 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Life maybe too short to waste it, but be assured that more life will be offered to you, all for the benefit of the evolution of consciousness, a flowering of the seed once planted on our blue planet in the name of love. 🌞🌏🌝

    • @bettiesnyder8393
      @bettiesnyder8393 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@devonseamoor That is truly beautiful. Thank you.

  • @candidogonzalezfernandez9563
    @candidogonzalezfernandez9563 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dear Elin, in my believes I consider you as a miracle. Thank you for sharing your extraordinary attitude to fight for your life! Take care.

  • @canadiandiyguy4100
    @canadiandiyguy4100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Elin. Thank you so very much for sharing, until now, I have not found such an inspirational presentation. Your story has reeduced me to tears, tears of inspiration “my love for life is so much stronger than my fear of dying”. I have survived three strokes since 2018; the most recent in January of this year has been the most devastating. Since January 5 of 2022, I have faced the overwhelming fear of another stroke, that could be worse. I am truly inspired to live life. I am truly grateful.

  • @Xrysab77
    @Xrysab77 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Vila i frid älskade Elin 💔 största inspiration för oss alla

  • @MmeKunterbunt
    @MmeKunterbunt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    If this speech was held by a "healthy person", it wouldnt have touched me i think, this "life is now", "live your life now"- attitude I am reading everyday on instagram. But this is different. Because I rarely imagine myself getting diagnosed with what she was - and in this minutes, when she talked about it, i imagined how it would be, so her words hit differently. All the best for you, strong woman.

  • @idkwhattonamemychannel4291
    @idkwhattonamemychannel4291 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This video couldn't have come at a better time. I am too someone who's always on the grind, working way too much for a future that I may or may not have. I feel guilty when I let myself do nothing, or do something I enjoy. But I know that has to change. If I were to die next week, how sad would it be that I spent my days locked in my room studying all day? That I didn't do what I love. That I didn't try new foods, go to new places, and talk to strangers. I need to change. Thank you for this video, Erin. You have changed many lives. I hope you rest in peace.

  • @dag118
    @dag118 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    So true! I never really appreciated my life until after my cancer diagnosis.

  • @claudiahinojosa9803
    @claudiahinojosa9803 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for making us realize we are ALIVE .❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @shantitanna8033
    @shantitanna8033 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    What an inspiring story , I was touched, brought tears to my eyes. Love you, take care. From Canada

  • @cestlavie9410
    @cestlavie9410 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    THANK YOU FOR THE SHOWN DIRECTION TOWARDS LIFE AND ABOVE ALL THAT IN ORDER TO LIVE ,WE MUST FIRST LOVE OURSELVES AND LIVE IN THE GIVEN MOMENT....NOW

  • @AnnaAwesome77
    @AnnaAwesome77 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I’m so grateful you are alive and speaking about your experience of life. Thank you with ALL my heart! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
    With big huge Love, Anna

  • @curiouslife1753
    @curiouslife1753 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Her story can related on my condition right now, which makes me care about myself more, care about my health, my life, my dreams, my family, my happiness, and my freedom. I don’t want to continue to live under other people’ expectations or impressions anymore. Life too short to caring for other people’ thinking about you. It is better to focus on yourself and live the way want to be in life. Enjoy your time while you can, don’t wait until you get older.

  • @stellarsystembusters
    @stellarsystembusters 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    There is such a beauty shining through you, not only physical beauty but also the beauty of your soul and your heart with every word you were speaking and expressing in this amazing talk!!! There is a light and a strength that is so strong and a humbleness that you are radiating, dear Elin! Thank you so much for sharing your story, the lessons of your healing journey and for showing us, the world, the transformed new you that you have become and are becoming!! You have the spirit of a spiritual warrior and the courageous heart of an athlete who has learned to understand what truly winning means…and that is so priceless and inspiring!! I’ve been through one of my worst years in my life last year and it’s a huge miracle that I’m still alive and in a much, much better place by now… I am on my own healing journey and so grateful to be allowed to learn and be inspired by such beautiful and courageous souls like you are…!! I’m looking forward to the time when I will be able to say that that year was the best year of my life… What kept me going was the strong desire to be able to help people one day so that all the suffering and major Traumata have happened for a higher purpose, for a reason not only to transform myself but to be of service to others as well. Yes, and you are right, what am I waiting for? Why not start living it NOW? …You are living it already… Thank you again!! Sending much love, light and many more blessings and miracles as you are realizing your highest potential and purpose that you came here to experience …🙏💖✨💫🌟❣️

  • @quaderat1
    @quaderat1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ive survived 3 episodes of cancer. Ive survived it all and just carried on with life. I never stopped to really appreciate me, the wonder of my body and my good fortune until this talk. Thank you.

  • @wishtreecounselling3162
    @wishtreecounselling3162 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    What an inspirational woman!

  • @outofthefoxootf979
    @outofthefoxootf979 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    You are extremely brave and everyday I train myself to have your mindset. I too have an underlying health issue and was diagnosed with it at 26 but it is nothing as bad as yours. It's only when you see what others are going through, do your own sorrows seem small. I wish you a long and happy life.

  • @mdevorah6833
    @mdevorah6833 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Amazing young women! Her strength and beauty are so amazing. I pray she can be healed. Her message is so needed. I have listened to this 3x so far. I have shared it with many friends.

  • @briandoss8924
    @briandoss8924 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I lost the ability to digest fruits and veggies and grains completely 8 years ago and was forced to eat only fatty meat, it saved my life... The lesson is to listen to your body, my body started rejecting those foods when I was 15 and took 33 years of illness for me to finally listen!!!

    • @AlyssaSunshineAngel
      @AlyssaSunshineAngel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is like me too

    • @planetunknown9105
      @planetunknown9105 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AlyssaSunshineAngelhow did you cope with it? Can you eat them now?

    • @AlyssaSunshineAngel
      @AlyssaSunshineAngel ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@planetunknown9105 I have experimented with adding them back in but I seem to feel best sticking with animal based foods for now. Some berries seem ok. I think it can change over time perhaps and different for different people. The best thing is listening to your body. Stress plays a factor in digestion too so it's not a straight forward thing.

    • @planetunknown9105
      @planetunknown9105 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AlyssaSunshineAngel I wish you the best

  • @dawnbarber7980
    @dawnbarber7980 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The time is now! Indeed, it is time now to express my immense gratitude to your inspiring spirit to live fully now as fully as I can for as long as I can. Like you, I received an unexpected cancer diagnosis at 40 with disbelief from the doctors but I strong belief in this diagnosis is an unexpected gift for us to inspire others to live fully and embrace the gift of life. You do that and did that in this amazing presentation. Thank you and certainly wishing you the very best!

  • @johnmcdonough955
    @johnmcdonough955 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Marvelous marvelous marvelous lady. Truly strong, truly centred and I believe a blessing to us who see your courage and fortitude.

  • @Strawberryfox26
    @Strawberryfox26 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You have such a beautiful soul. Thank you for sharing your wisdom!

  • @Terrilyn_Austen
    @Terrilyn_Austen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am in tears and truly amazed at Elin's courage, truth, and light. So many prayers for you.

  • @barbk2297
    @barbk2297 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Choose to live, to be alive, here and now, in every minute of the miracle called life :) Thank you for this beautiful talk. All the best to you Elin!

  • @Ericavolio
    @Ericavolio ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "I learned to love myself without having to perform or achieve". This sentence made me cry. Thank you for sharing! 🌹

  • @francescoquerini8989
    @francescoquerini8989 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Big kiss from Brazil! Keep going, keep going!

  • @mohammedfadol6356
    @mohammedfadol6356 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Words can’t describe what I feel.
    Such an amazing energy that you push into our hearts

  • @gayaniilleperuma8670
    @gayaniilleperuma8670 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    "My love for life is so much stronger than the fear of dying "

  • @debrawucik826
    @debrawucik826 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    My heart goes out to you. You are strong, wise and keep up the good life. I can empathize with you as I spent 8 years of my life recovering from illness, Lyme, EBV and Coxsackie. Three years sliding downhill and 5 years recovering. With the help of a wonderful doctor well-versed in Homeopathy and Allopathy, changed my diet, reassessed priorities and finally really began to take care of myself. It works.

    • @bkirstie
      @bkirstie 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      mine is similar as i was extremely mentally illl. 20 years

  • @valyananeva3008
    @valyananeva3008 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Same as me. Sometimes the diseases gives us more than the normal life. And in one moment I was thinking...what is the normal life? It has to be what I have now. Congrats on your healing process.
    We are the most important thing in it xxxx

  • @joanlyons2672
    @joanlyons2672 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    A ❤ thank you! RWE said “ To have played and laughed with enthusiasm and sung with exaltation, to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived, this is to have succeeded.” You have more than succeeded! Thank you for sharing.

  • @Bernard_01
    @Bernard_01 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Life is really a miracle to be grateful to have and to live for. I'm inspired greatly.

  • @devorasinton5254
    @devorasinton5254 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I took notes on your words...and I want to thank you for the great strength you have given me in my own struggles to Choose Life and to choose to be in the moment...May you be blessed with all of the Good!!

  • @medytalo-desarrollopersona6212
    @medytalo-desarrollopersona6212 2 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    ❤️ It is absolutely true, the beauty in life comes from healing our wounds and transform the past pain into wisdom, which we can apply in our own life, in our own decisions for a fulfilled life 🕊

  • @estudandofrancêssozinhocomigo
    @estudandofrancêssozinhocomigo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Oh, I love her! Bless her heart! So happy she's overcome so much! And grateful for the clarity she's able to impart on us all!

  • @helens2916
    @helens2916 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Elin,You are an inspiration,👏🏻 We are all sending love and positivity towards you❤.Thank you for helping every one of us, who thinks we are having a bad day, to get a grip and be grateful for the moment.

  • @mikerollins1211
    @mikerollins1211 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thank you Elin - powerful message and a helpful reminder that every day counts and we have choices every moment.

  • @domenicfinochiaro2464
    @domenicfinochiaro2464 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    That's the meaning to life , just live it to the best of your ability!!! She is AWESOME

  • @EarlyBeginningsWellness
    @EarlyBeginningsWellness 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The time is definitely now! Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing your experience and the shift you made towards living in the present.

  • @sofidittmar8917
    @sofidittmar8917 2 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    As a recent grad… I feel like I’m in limbo and I’ve been struggling to connect with people, feeling like I don’t have enough accomplished or I’m not interesting enough. This video was a much needed message to value this time and to not wait to live my life even though I haven’t started my career

    • @marinaom8641
      @marinaom8641 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ❤️

    • @KhmerH20
      @KhmerH20 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      glad you found the message...as someone who went straight to making a career after college, i can say that i wish i took time off to do some soul searching beforehand. it's hard to stop once you start, especially once you start a family. Best of luck, cheer, and take it easy.

    • @jamesbond0004
      @jamesbond0004 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      yup, i think you describe a disease we all have, we cannot love ourselves and expect the world to love us, so we wait expectantly for love from outside.. we will wait forever, and never be satisfied
      luv yourself Sofi

    • @bithiahcarter1358
      @bithiahcarter1358 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The world is waiting for you and all your greatness. You are enough.

    • @ZZ-su8ph
      @ZZ-su8ph 2 ปีที่แล้ว

  • @alenamak7273
    @alenamak7273 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Dear Elin, thank you for this amazing inspiring words, said with a great love! I wish you a long life without fear and darkness!

  • @Creyker
    @Creyker 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Truly amazing mindset. no other way for growth without being present.

  • @za5989
    @za5989 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I was diagnosed with cancer while I was pregnant with my first and only child. When I went to hospital for biopsy never did I expect to hear from my doctor saying that " although we have to send the sample to lab to confirm the result but my diagnosis is that it is cancer". I had to go through surgery while being in my second trimester , four months pregnant. 6 years has passed since then , and I am still alive. Lots of thing has changed though, I had to quit my doctoral program at the 3rd year, but that was also part of my healing. My life has healed from being fearful, fearful of being myself or doing whatever I feel is right for me. Life goes on, the best thing we can do is to live every moment to the fullest as if there is no tomorrow.

  • @Janetgreen64
    @Janetgreen64 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Wow Elin ….. what an inspiration and beautiful individual you are. Thank you so much for sharing your story. Your words have delivered a powerful, positive, punch to many who thought they had no hope. Im sure you will have given life back to those who thought they had none. Well done lady you are amazing. I wish you many wonderful precious days ahead. ❤️ xx

  • @dorisottati1599
    @dorisottati1599 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cancer survivor here!! To the glory of Jesus!!! One hundred 💯 percent agree with you!!🙏

  • @lynnemanning9553
    @lynnemanning9553 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    DARLING ELIN!! Your words were so inspirational and so articulate!! THANK YOU, THANK YOU!! We need more people like you to speak everyday, so that you can spur on others, and who probably have smaller problems, and are stuck....I needed to hear you today....
    WISHING YOU MUCH LOVE AND JOY WITH A VERY, VERY LONG LIFE 💟🌟💟

  • @marthawunnam2946
    @marthawunnam2946 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "I don't know for how long I'll live but then again none of us do". Those words struck me. Thank you for the wake up call.

  • @mollylachapelle699
    @mollylachapelle699 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bravo!! I want to thank you for this calm, beautiful, authentic talk. I am a survivor too, but in very different ways and became a spiritual life coach..I LOVE that such a coach gave you the tools to see life differently. speaking my language! I will pray for your long, happy life!

  • @gwendolinegoetz9224
    @gwendolinegoetz9224 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I like how my cancer was announced by my urologist in a very same way. His assistant called me for an appointment. He took the biopsy analysis and said you have a bladder cancer (full stop). He continued to expose how it will treated and fixed - a pretty hard core process. I start to learn all what's going on around my cancer. I upgrade the protocol wherever is needed. Still at work with changed responsibilities compatible with my treatments and side effects...

    • @yankee2666
      @yankee2666 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      . There’s a great little book on natural healing written by an older man who cured himself of a number of maladies without medical intervention, called My Physician, Myself. I read it a couple of years ago but lost my copy. I’m going to Amazon right now to order one and be more careful with it. It’s more than well worth the read. You might look into the work of Luigi Cornaro, a Venetian nobleman who lived to 102

    • @ZZ-su8ph
      @ZZ-su8ph 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🌹

  • @MsBdoll87
    @MsBdoll87 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    This was absolutely beautiful! ❤️❤️❤️
    May God bless you with long life and health!

  • @VenusEnrique57
    @VenusEnrique57 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautifully Amazing Strong...what a absolute joyfull talk. No heavy speeches about "THE secret" to making your life better. Kjos is transparent, clear and humble in this basic "GO LIVE your life NOW" talk. peace