This topic took me all the way back to when my dream of photography and psychology was taken from me. And this Ted talk has open up a part of me I have hidden and forget about. So thank you. Thank you so much.
I always felt that whatever the 'gift' was, that I had to give, was worthless....My talent, I suppose is my imagination but could never work out how to give that as a 'gift'; Preferably with a little recompense every now and again. I never had the courage to brighten the day of anyone else, other than myself, with my ideas and imagination. Always made myself smile though. I shut down, stopped thinking, stopped creating and removed myself from society where I thought I didn't fit. I live as a recluse in the middle of nowhere in a country that speaks a different language, specifically so there would be no communication....I feel alone sometimes but never lonely but try never to disillusion myself with thoughts of what might have been....Those thoughts would hurt too much. I have a new talent or 'gift' now; I am the invisible man who can survive complete isolation. The very nature of this, unfortunately, allows me not to share this 'gift' with anyone. This, however, was inspiring to watch, although, it is easier to speak these truths in hindsight when your 'gift' has been a huge success....I don't think that all of us are destined to be great. Sometimes the most mediocre of people can be great in their own small way. I suppose the important thing is to be happy with yourself and be grateful for whatever 'gift' you bring however small and insignificant it may be. Give your 'gift' though; It may surprise you and the recipient how truly great it actually is.
Very good Julie. I’m a 65 year young man and I can say for certain..... you are a wise and beautiful sole. Keep going. It’s obvious you got what it takes to help people. Keep going.
HOLY SH*T this touched my heart and soul! It brought me to tears, I usually try to hide my emotions but this video broke the armour. Thank you so much for this video!! I truly cannot thank you enough!
Thank you Julie for your beautiful and wise words. I am so deeply touched by your story, for it feels like giving voice to mine. I can't wait to read your writing. Thank you for shining your light and sharing your gifts. You are truly a lighthouse for us and the world. Many Blessings.
I am a bit surprised that this TED talk is not well known and does not yet have a million views! The way she made her point and then told her own powerful story should have made this talk go viral. (Several times during her talk I was even reminded of what Brene Brown talks about and teaches).
I am currently writing a book and I admit, I feel skeptical sometimes if the message I want to share will be accepted by the readers. Thank you for this wonderful and inspiring talk. I believe my soul brought me here to make me know that everything will be ok. Love and light to you. 🤍🌟
its a beautiful video, but not everyone has the answers to these questions. For me, i never knew who i really was (and i still dont know it fully) until i was 55. Every single time when a mentor or a quiz test would ask me what did i love doing during childhood, i would say something completely different to what i know now, like 180 degrees opposite. I didnt know for many years that because i had a head injury at the age of 6 months old, when an aunt dropped me from her arms, and because i am autistic, that my brain had to shut down parts of myself in order to survive. I didnt know i needed peace, nature connection and that i am highly creative. I didnt know that i am an introvert who needs quiet and alone time. And i didnt know that i have my own inner way of processing my thoughts through movement (literally moving my hands and body, helps me understand my thoughts and feelings in a sensory way, which is something that i discovered by myself). Just few years ago, if you would have asked me what is hidden in me, i would have just not known all these things about myself. Now i am on a path of self discovery, self acceptance and explorations but its weird to be 60 and learn new things about yourself. I feel that i was lucky enough to transform myself and heal my brain through my perseverence, patience and self love, but it was not easy. If you would have asked me few years ago what choice brings me light, i would surely not have chosen the same things as of today. I would have sabotaged my own wellbeing. So, with all these being said, keep in mind that for some people, even if you think you know who you are. what brings you light and what is hidden in you, you may in fact not be aware of the true answers at all. But, be curious and explore yourself and youll get there. Also, i would add that the speaker, even though she didnt have a supportive teacher, she had a supportive mother (aside from the fact that she already knew from her childhood that she would love to write). My mother did everything she could to suppress my authentic expression, beat me because she thought i am misbehaving and she always used to tell me that i am a failure, just as my father did too. And yet, i could still find the gifts within me, many years later, but it only happened when i detached from my family.
I love the gift story! I needed to hear that :). I keep hearing that sensitivity is a gift I have… one I brought to the party of life and one that I’ve hid in my own car all my life :). Thank you 🙏
This is a powerful talk. This speech and the recounting of her high school experience makes me think of a personal experience I had. I worked at a Boys Club in college and learned more about fostering grit and confidence in children, adolescents and friends than any other life experience. I think that dovetails with the gift this author shares with us in giving us two questions to discern self knowledge.
If you feel ready and willing, undergo a course of training under a competant teacher, namely, a 10 day silent meditation course in the tradition of Vipassana as taught by S.N. Goenka or any of the accomplished teachers in this tradition. Most arent ready or willing to find out whats actually required to learn how to live life in absolute alignment with the true self and so they never take a step on the path. But of they take but one step, they will feel all the motivation needed to keep walking.
"How many of us are living the life that we are BORN to live?" Unanswerable question. No one and no one will ever know. The correct answer is "How many of us are living the life that we CHOOSE to live?"
"...Because I dared to believe that someone else knew more about me than I knew about myself."
Take that on.
1. WHAT HAVE I HIDDEN? 2. What choice leads to light?
What's meant with the light?
@@emmie1176
Goodness = Light = Godliness
This topic took me all the way back to when my dream of photography and psychology was taken from me. And this Ted talk has open up a part of me I have hidden and forget about. So thank you. Thank you so much.
One of the best TED talk’s, i have ever heard.
I have no words to express my feelings.
Don’t hide… don’t leave the party. 👍👍👍
Watching TED talks are so much more informative and entertaining than anything on BBC, ITV or even NetFlix.
I always felt that whatever the 'gift' was, that I had to give, was worthless....My talent, I suppose is my imagination but could never work out how to give that as a 'gift'; Preferably with a little recompense every now and again. I never had the courage to brighten the day of anyone else, other than myself, with my ideas and imagination. Always made myself smile though.
I shut down, stopped thinking, stopped creating and removed myself from society where I thought I didn't fit. I live as a recluse in the middle of nowhere in a country that speaks a different language, specifically so there would be no communication....I feel alone sometimes but never lonely but try never to disillusion myself with thoughts of what might have been....Those thoughts would hurt too much.
I have a new talent or 'gift' now; I am the invisible man who can survive complete isolation. The very nature of this, unfortunately, allows me not to share this 'gift' with anyone.
This, however, was inspiring to watch, although, it is easier to speak these truths in hindsight when your 'gift' has been a huge success....I don't think that all of us are destined to be great. Sometimes the most mediocre of people can be great in their own small way. I suppose the important thing is to be happy with yourself and be grateful for whatever 'gift' you bring however small and insignificant it may be.
Give your 'gift' though; It may surprise you and the recipient how truly great it actually is.
Gotta thank autoplay for landing me on this one, I can't believe how few views this has. She conveys such an important message so well.
I agree!
Amen 🏜👩🦳🌻🌞
Truly! Everyone should hear this at least once.
Very good Julie. I’m a 65 year young man and I can say for certain..... you are a wise and beautiful sole. Keep going. It’s obvious you got what it takes to help people. Keep going.
While the teacher said "waste" a scholarship, you were obviously doing something right to receive the scholarship to begin with
Shared this with my leadership class... They were inspired and I was too
When a ted talk makes you want to act, it's a good talk.
HOLY SH*T this touched my heart and soul! It brought me to tears, I usually try to hide my emotions but this video broke the armour. Thank you so much for this video!! I truly cannot thank you enough!
Bravo Julie!!
Thank you Julie for your beautiful and wise words. I am so deeply touched by your story, for it feels like giving voice to mine. I can't wait to read your writing. Thank you for shining your light and sharing your gifts. You are truly a lighthouse for us and the world. Many Blessings.
I like her gift at the party analogy
I am a bit surprised that this TED talk is not well known and does not yet have a million views! The way she made her point and then told her own powerful story should have made this talk go viral. (Several times during her talk I was even reminded of what Brene Brown talks about and teaches).
I am currently writing a book and I admit, I feel skeptical sometimes if the message I want to share will be accepted by the readers. Thank you for this wonderful and inspiring talk. I believe my soul brought me here to make me know that everything will be ok. Love and light to you. 🤍🌟
Hey,I believe in you! U can do it!
You dared to give your gift to the world. Thank you. Living our purpose!
Powerful message. Honestly, one of the best talks anyone could ever hear. A True "Life Lesson" - Thank you for sharing!
This tedtalk deserves more attention from everyone
can’t believe how well done this talk is.
GREAT SPIRIT...
What an inspiring story, very impressive and obsessive as well. You touched all of us with "back to school" stories Ms
its a beautiful video, but not everyone has the answers to these questions. For me, i never knew who i really was (and i still dont know it fully) until i was 55. Every single time when a mentor or a quiz test would ask me what did i love doing during childhood, i would say something completely different to what i know now, like 180 degrees opposite. I didnt know for many years that because i had a head injury at the age of 6 months old, when an aunt dropped me from her arms, and because i am autistic, that my brain had to shut down parts of myself in order to survive. I didnt know i needed peace, nature connection and that i am highly creative. I didnt know that i am an introvert who needs quiet and alone time. And i didnt know that i have my own inner way of processing my thoughts through movement (literally moving my hands and body, helps me understand my thoughts and feelings in a sensory way, which is something that i discovered by myself). Just few years ago, if you would have asked me what is hidden in me, i would have just not known all these things about myself. Now i am on a path of self discovery, self acceptance and explorations but its weird to be 60 and learn new things about yourself. I feel that i was lucky enough to transform myself and heal my brain through my perseverence, patience and self love, but it was not easy. If you would have asked me few years ago what choice brings me light, i would surely not have chosen the same things as of today. I would have sabotaged my own wellbeing. So, with all these being said, keep in mind that for some people, even if you think you know who you are. what brings you light and what is hidden in you, you may in fact not be aware of the true answers at all. But, be curious and explore yourself and youll get there. Also, i would add that the speaker, even though she didnt have a supportive teacher, she had a supportive mother (aside from the fact that she already knew from her childhood that she would love to write). My mother did everything she could to suppress my authentic expression, beat me because she thought i am misbehaving and she always used to tell me that i am a failure, just as my father did too. And yet, i could still find the gifts within me, many years later, but it only happened when i detached from my family.
Thank you very much dear Julie. Beautiful beautiful talk. God bless you
Her speech is like a poetry
Thank you for the gift.
Thank you so much for this
Loved this!!! Thank you for sharing your story and your wisdom.
So underrated speech.
Wonderful talk Julie! Very moving and encouraging!
Can’t believe i just discovered you. This literally moved me to tears. Thank you so much 💎💎
I AM INSPIRED. Wonderful talk...reminded me of a few things
I love the gift story! I needed to hear that :). I keep hearing that sensitivity is a gift I have… one I brought to the party of life and one that I’ve hid in my own car all my life :). Thank you 🙏
Thank you for your light and your bravery...
Wow. I was getting goosebumps when she speaks. These are 2 vital questions I reckon.
This is exactly what I needed. Thank you
This is a powerful talk. This speech and the recounting of her high school experience makes me think of a personal experience I had. I worked at a Boys Club in college and learned more about fostering grit and confidence in children, adolescents and friends than any other life experience. I think that dovetails with the gift this author shares with us in giving us two questions to discern self knowledge.
Needed to hear this
The 2 questions: 1. What have i hidden. 2. What choice leads to light? Thank you.
Thanksssss God blessyooou
One of the best Ted Talks I've seen
Extraordinary! I love you Julie Cantrell! Thank you sis! So fabulous!🌸🌷🌺🌻
So funny how I stumbled on this speech . Wow
Very powerful video, I loved it. Thankyou for this talk.
Know thy self
this talk is wonderful.
Omg. This hit hard. I’m just learning this and it’s everything.
Thank you 🙏
I have always heard about suppressed creativity (writing, dancing, art), but no one talks about suppressed academic desires.
Powerful
Thank you so much for sharing your story
Beautiful, beautiful.
My god, this is beautiful. Thank you
Thank you1
So good
Exactly what I needed to hear.
best talk i listen ever!!!!
Love it with one hundred percent.
One of the variety presentation
this is truly great! thank you so much, i loved it🤍
Always inspiring
A speech worths sharing the universe👏
Omg! Yes! So True!..Know Thy Celf! ThankU!..Beautiful.
So thankful to have found this. ❤️ So inspiring.
so inspiring
So beautiful, Julie! Thank you💕
This is really beautiful... Thank you !
If you feel ready and willing, undergo a course of training under a competant teacher, namely, a 10 day silent meditation course in the tradition of Vipassana as taught by S.N. Goenka or any of the accomplished teachers in this tradition. Most arent ready or willing to find out whats actually required to learn how to live life in absolute alignment with the true self and so they never take a step on the path. But of they take but one step, they will feel all the motivation needed to keep walking.
2020 accidentally found this vid and omg it is so relatable
13:53 The two questions
The "problem" for me is I have no idea how/where to look for myself.
What makes you happy
Know thy premises.
such an inspiring talk!
Splendid!
Love and shine your light within..
From the hearts rises the sun which shines to all..
:)
Thank you
It was soo amazing and beautiful
I feel so blessed to have seen this. Thank you 💗
🙌🏾 RESPECT
Love your talk 🥰👏👏👏👏 felt myself
1. What have I hidden?
2. What choice leads to light?
really nice!!!
This is a incredible message - thank you for sharing it with us, Julie:)
"How many of us are living the life that we are BORN to live?" Unanswerable question. No one and no one will ever know. The correct answer is "How many of us are living the life that we CHOOSE to live?"
I will surely buy your books ❤️
awesome
Good, but I want to know what gift she brought to the party!
Louisiana home of the greats
I hope she sent a copy to that teacher
This is amazing.
Listen to her :)
Reality...
I don’t have any gifts though. I’ve tried finding some but they aren’t there. :(
what even is my gift
i dont know myself
❤
Why her most of stuff connect to me despite several differences. 😞
❤️🙏
Wow she's 17!!!!
No she was 17 when her teacher told her she wasn't made for writing
@@houdazennadi9293 Ooohhh okay that makes more sense, Thank you :)
😂😂😂
ONLY THE SHALLOW KNOW THEMSELVES (such a lovely jewel of wisdom from Oscar Wilde to give to a bunch of 🤪
wow
I love u
"We" do not know why we're here. "We" do not know what our gifts are.
Many were never able to explore. Persinal development is not taught.
What have I hidden? I don’t remember