Know Thyself: Two Questions That Will Change Your Life | Julie Cantrell | TEDxLPLDenhamSpringsWalker

More than 7 billion people are alive today. How many of those people are living the life they were born to live? Are you? Julie Cantrell examines the search for true identity while reminding each of us that every choice matters.

Julie Cantrell is an award-winning New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling novelist whose work focuses on contemporary issues such as domestic violence, human trafficking, family dynamics, and faith. She is a speaker and teacher who is known to inspire readers to live their best life.

[sarasteege]

"...Because I dared to believe that someone else knew more about me than I knew about myself."

Take that on.

[voramuj]

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. 👍👍👍

[jedilady]

1. WHAT HAVE I HIDDEN? 2. What choice leads to light?

[chilliconn]

Watching TED talks are so much more informative and entertaining than anything on BBC, ITV or even NetFlix.

[amateurnatural]

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.

[johnrobbins]

Very good Julie. I’m a 65 year young man and I can say for you are a wise and beautiful sole. Keep going. It’s obvious you got what it takes to help people. Keep going.

[richardsutcliffe]

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.

[chadwolford]

While the teacher said "waste" a scholarship, you were obviously doing something right to receive the scholarship to begin with

[michellekamala]

Shared this with my leadership class... They were inspired and I was too

[miketv]

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.

[linda-mariebarrett]

Loved this!!! Thank you for sharing your story and your wisdom.

[emilythesongbird]

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.

[nguyenthithutrang]

What an inspiring story, very impressive and obsessive as well. You touched all of us with "back to school" stories Ms

[Bunnikins_And_Friends]

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!

[digitalmarketingwithbrye]

Thank you for your light and your bravery...

[tamethyst]

So thankful to have found this. ❤️ So inspiring.

[bradm]

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 🙏

[maryamandsalamashow]

You dared to give your gift to the world. Thank you. Living our purpose!

[XpJMSqX]

This is exactly what I needed. Thank you

[ashleyhawkins]

Thank you so much for sharing your story