Where joy hides and how to find it | Ingrid Fetell Lee

Cherry blossoms and rainbows, bubbles and googly eyes: Why do some things seem to create such universal joy? In this captivating talk, Ingrid Fetell Lee reveals the surprisingly tangible roots of joy and shows how we all can find -- and create -- more of it in the world around us.

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[NelsonGuedes]

"Adults who exhibit genuine joy are often dismissed as childish, or too feminine, or unserious, or self-indulgent."

THANK you! It's even worse when you are a guy! I've spent my whole life having to restrain myself, I don't even know if I can ever be myself again at this point. The reason why joy is repressed is because joyful people can't be easily controlled and used.

[Losshe]

I've always been sure that my bicycle is one of my sources of joy: big round wheel, bright colors (sky blue and orange). And let alone the feeling when you hop on it and start pedaling, when you feel the smoothness (with the occasional bumps of course) of the road underneath you and your beautiful machine; the lightness of the wind caressing you. That's when I feel joy, the joy of being alive

[maxonite]

This is very motivational when you suffer or suffered from depression. We dont appreciate joy enough until it's gone

[Denise-kjrz]

This might be the most joyful tedtalk ever

[Child_of_the_HolyTrinity]

This is hands down one of my favorite TED talks! The subject/understanding of JOY is so incredibly imperative for us all to ponder. I love how she connected the dots to the areas lacking astetics of joy and those created with the 8ntent of being joyous!! 💜💜💜

[GreenMM_]

Joy is, or rather can be, a perpetual feeling. Happiness, depends on the circumstances. Joy is a very spiritual phenomenon. A God-breathed sense of faith and peace. God desires that we celebrate life and cultivate joy, whether or not our circumstances make us

[SusansEasyRecipes]

Ingrid your presentation is so powerful. Great topic too. Definitely thumbs up 👍

[BTSArmy-zxlm]

Am I the only one who has to watch this video for homework?😂

[justlostinthemoment]

those big companies like Google have worked out what she explained :) when you look inside those companies, many rooms are painted in a few bright colours and they offer rooms of joy like gaming rooms, reading rooms, relaxation rooms etc. No wonder people like to work there.

[AlchemizetheEnergy]

I watched this video years ago and came back to listen again. Thank you beautiful women for this incredible message!!! This is truly gold!! ✨💓

[SynchrotizedPsychotherapist]

I LOVE this. Thankyou SO much. You have given something tangible to what I've felt all along. I hope the world can see this and work towards these principles in everything that is built and designed. Thank you

[IndigoHazelnut]

Thank you so much for this talk Ingrid! I love how you are nearly in tears at the end of the talk.. it was such a genuine reaction from the applause you got! Much love

[SamTheMan]

Ingrid Fetell Lee... Your presentation put a smile on my face, on numerous occasion!!! Felt to me like JOY ;-)
I also really loved the fact all your fingernails are different colours!!! :-)

[christopherscotellaro]

Always loved TED. Joy? Fleeting. But joy does need to be an integral part of everyone’s unique ‘difficult paths’ in this life. For me currently, there’s so little happiness. Tough personal times. Grateful for her talk. Peace n’ luv to everyone.

[juliebrown]

I love this!! I have come back to it again and again, and watched it over and over. It's so inspiring. This video brings me joy!

[karajuntoslifecoaching]

I just love how the images already make me (and everybody else!??) joyful!! The schools are a great example of how much changes, once you change the paint. Imagine, this is only about the colour and it makes so much difference. If we can't change our cities and offices (yet), how about we start with brightening up our personal lives! Thank you for the inspiration :-)

[BalanceHealthWellnessMusic]

Beautifully said. Embracing joy changed my life.

[yehjane]

Ingrid's speech is so good I love it
thank you for sharing with us
also noticed that her choice of words are very delicate
love these kind of topics .

[tellingfoxtales]

Really enjoyed this, determined to bring more joy into everyday life.

[mtmahta]

Her dress and nail polish! she is full of joy😊