I'm loving them and highly recommend these when you feel like you need some mind stimulation. The talks are pretty diverse and you can find something on almost any topic you like, from our buggy moral code and cool phone tricks to how the mind works and bold global predictions. Some topics are pretty eccentric, but all are presented by the thinkers, behind the think tanks. I find myself writing quotes down while I am watching and can't wait for Dave to come home to tell him something fascinating I learned.
For example, did you know that instead on using 411 when you need an address, or a phone number, you can text for free to google and they will respond with the info you need? Or, did you know that (horrifically) in Rwanda the word for rape and marriage was actually the same before the genocide? I didn't either, but I do now, thanks TEDtalks.
Here's some of my favorite quotes from the last few days:
Hope does not consist of the expectation that things will turn out exactly right, but is the expectation that they will make sense regardless of how they come out. -Sherwin NulandBe sure to check out this one, this one and you definately can't miss this one.
Every time I give it breaks the grip of materialism in my life. -Rick Warren
If we are not here in 10,000 years...it's going to be because...we underestimated the odds of our future pains and overestimated the value of our present pleasures. -Dan Gilbert
You can steal you heart from any kind of trouble or horror but a simple act of kindness from a stranger will unstitch you. - Chris Abani
5 comments:
Thanks for a good idea to do during Rose's nap time! ;) I watched the first of your recommendations--very inspiring. Makes you appreciate our "jobs" as moms, huh? Also, I have to say, that thing he did with the lamb--disgusting!
I watched the one by Elizabeth Gilbert about creativity. Since I am also a writer I was interested in her take. I have studied numerous writing books whose authors have discovered that something beyond themselves helps them. Brenda Uleland wrote a classic writers book called "If You Want to Write" She even called her helper the Holy Ghost. I teach and motivate others in writing their family stories. If my students take nothing else from my class I hope they learn this: "You may not be able to write but the Holy Ghost knows how and he will help you." I like what Elizabeth Gilbert said: "I showed up for my part of the job." That is the key. We must want to do our creative endeavor enough to show up and work hard at it and I can say from experience that wonderful things will happen that will surprise us.
I love reading anything you write...as you have such a great and interesting way with words. Fantastic quotes too, but I appreciate hearing your thoughts (I hope that doesn't sound too invasive) because they are so much more "grown-up", for lack of a better explanation, than what I seem to be able to express these days. I think too much time around toddlers! We need to plan our date night to that Indian place. Your girls are gorgeous too!
How cool! Kyle will love this site. Our tv is always on the discovery channel. I've already watched two videos from ted.com! Can't wait to share it with Kyle. Thanks.
Hey, thanks for the for the brain stimulating site. It will come in handy!
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