How Death Can Bring You Back to Life | Jodi Wellman | TEDxBYU

[janegeegeehogge]

This really is a brilliant mindset to take on and into our daily lives. We spend so much more time being dead than we do being alive, and we need to remember that in order to make the most of it!

[rosiealturo]

i have lived with SI for a very long time and it's a sure fire way to remind me that no - that's not what i actually want

[therealblackdynasty]

When my mother was diagnosed with terminal cancer it came with tremendous pain. When dealing with her own disease she created space in her mind to accept what she could not control. The death of a loved one remains challenging in moving on. Its a process that is individual and private. The outside may look like things are okay, but the feelings must be felt. Its wonderful to be courageous and its beautiful to be vulnerable.

[ca-it-lin-ro-ss]

When I was hit by a car a few years ago it was a real wake up call. Despite being in an induced coma for nearly 46 days, I am still so grateful it happened. I used to be so scared to take risks or try anything new, and now I want to try it all! I've stepped out of my comfort zone and am consistently presented with new opportunities. My perspective, my life, everything has changed and I am honestly just so happy to hear this articulated so well. Thank you Jodi!

[tommyruk]

All the ways we have of distracting ourselves from real life have left us complacent, disassociated and bored. What are these distractions really for? What if everyone lived with actual consciousness, all the time ? We'd very soon realize there is a lot more to it than money and reproducing

[luisaesperanza]

This is a really powerful way of thinking. Kind of like starting at the end and working backwards.

[mathewgee]

Jodi lighten up we all make choices in our lives and who can say that we squandered our time. No one has the right to judge.

[lizzaleleflame]

as someone who has always self-sabotaged and had this wish, it is true - it can make you want to do better if you come face to face with your mortality...not so great if you dont

[ashgadah]

Death is such a natural part of life, it's hard to understand why it's become so tangled up and perceived like it's the worst thing to happen to a person. It's only sad for the people left behind but within that we should shift our thinking and learn to celebrate rather than grieve

[justineberne]

It's definitely interesting to think about, the way some people would perceive how others are 'wasting' their lives but really they're having the best time doing whatever it is. Who is anyone to say that someone else isn't living their life to the fullest?

[therealmariorossi]

It wasn't until I thought I wasn't far off from ending it all, thankfully, that low of lows helped me to see light that has now given me purpose and motivation to pursue my passions along side a renewed sense of energy and drive!

[ma-T-oxic]

Oh Jodi my heart goes out to you... it's so hard to navigate the world in a satisfying way when you're living with an eating disorder.

[johnrowan]

I have found that taking the hits, allowing myself to "squander" for a bit has always helped me rise a bit stronger and taller for the next moment of fleeting happiness.

[nyokakilemake]

Regardless of how many Mondays they've live when they die every life matters and should be celebrated for the miracle it was.

[verapatrizio]

I also wasted a lot of time with bad coping mechanisms. I'm glad I came to the awareness that I need to make up for that lost time or I'll end up regretting it when I get older.

[therealmr.unicorn]

Some people are intrigued by death and simply see it as a continuation of life. I'm quite excited about what my future has in store!

[summersimonton]

This talk is brilliant. For 38 years I have lived a very vital and blessed life. The blessings came with more & more people I taught information that changed their lives. That is why when my friends said "what if you die of covid?" I replied that I have lived my purpose and know I have made a difference in thousands of people's lives. Because of that, I am not scared of graduating from this dimension. I especially enjoy helping people live their purpose and feel Astonishingly Alive. Thanks Jodi

[corkymitzner]

Bringing forward all your decisions in life

[juliosester]

Talking with someone about these feelings – a partner, a dear friend, a spiritual advisor, someone you trust – can help you process these feelings so that they no longer weigh you down. It may take many tries, but can help you feel that a burden has been lifted. It can help you move on to care for other physical and emotional tasks that are part of the end of life. There are many important tasks at the end of life, but coming to terms with the losses is one of the most painful.

[cooltidbits]

Nice, Jodi this is a very good way of reframing death into something positive.