Stop Chasing Purpose and Focus on Wellness | Chloe Hakim-Moore | TEDxMemphis

For ages, people have been told to find our purpose, and that purpose will lead to a fulfilled life. But what if finding purpose isn’t enough to bring fulfillment? What if the focus on finding purpose, in fact, has been harming us by obscuring who we are with ideas of who we should be? This talk explores how our singular mission should be collective wellness, why now is the time to pursue it, and how the journey will offer the healing our world has desired for centuries. Chloe is an internationally acclaimed social designer, artist, and humanitarian. Fueled by an unshakable reverence for all life, her practice demands dignity for all, and centers the reimagining of societal systems to guarantee global well-being. Hakim-Moore designed and leads NEXT Memphis: a $32 million initiative of Porter-Leath to increase access to high quality early childhood education for all families in Shelby County.

[FranEJ]

this is one thing Millennials have gotten to faster than other generations: wellness is so underrated but is so intrinsic in every aspect of my life. I am on this journey now at 46. No better time to start than now.

[praywithourfeet]

Beautiful message! I could not agree more. The hustle culture is toxic. Our well being (mentally, physically & spiritually) is the foundation of authentic and meaningful progress.

[Nicole_Artist]

One of the most enlightening Ted Talks I’ve ever heard. No intellectual acrobatics, or long stories about her accomplishments. She spoke directly to the human spirit! 🙌🏾

[risaakarki]

The greatest purpose in life is to live your life everyday and just be present.

[wangarimaina]

I just turned 20 and I'm so grateful that I am learning this now. Self care at its core!

[liorsmith]

I love that she ended it with 'thank you for coming to my Ted Talk'. I think she's the youngest speaker I've seen and I love that. This generation of women are amazing leaders, and I can't wait to see how the world changes as their power grows.

[ThamiWorld]

''how do we make world peace, when we don't know how to have peace for ourselves '' that's an amazing and deep line rt

[desiloui]

This is insane. This video found me at the right time. I literally just discussed my fear of death and loss of relationships affecting me so heavily at this point in my life…. Knowing I’m not alone means the world.

[ashleycortez]

"What does health look like to me physically, emotionally, spiritually, mentally, and socially?" WOW, this talk is so refreshing.

[ebonitheesty]

She literally found the key to life at 26 and broke it down to the smallest molecule. This is a video I will reference for years to come. I am grateful ❤️💜

[blessingribeiro]

Wow she figured it out, great talk Chloe. I have never been able figure out what to do with my life but I always gravitate towards self-care rituals but I still always felt like I'm wasting my life because we have been taught that we all have a purpose and we need to find it etc. Now watching this I realize i have been putting myself under so much pressure to make things happen and accumulate things that society says we need to be happy and fulfilled

[ShaySunshyne]

“Just the way hurt people hurt people, not well people can wreak havoc.” Whew, I had no idea how much I needed this.

[geteducatied]

Woah, I’m 26 and I felt like she spoke to my soul… I actually am so emotional… I feel like someone understands what it’s like to feel the way I do. We need to talk about these things a lot more.

[scotlandredd]

I can listen to her voice all day. Young lady exudes peace

[shablisjohnson]

When I tell you God is funny. I was just in the car yesterday thinking over and over what is purpose. And came to the fact (for me) that we ARE already PURPOSE. Our life is purposeful in its’ own. Wellness is what I was missing. This hit on some many levels. I needed this. AND THE FACT SHE’S PREACHING ON THE QUARTER LIFE CRISIS! 😭 cause ya girl will be 26 Feb 7th, 2022. The universe will give you what you need. Ms. Chloe, thank you speaking life into me!

[talezambia]

I’ll be turning 25 next week……This quarter life crisis got me in so many questions….I needed to watch this 🤧 all the way from Zambia 🇿🇲
We’ll make it regardless….thank you so much to TEDx TALKS for this…for every like I get, I’ll come back to watch

[inponderland]

Excellent message delivered with incredible poise and clarity. This deserves 10x the views!

[matriarchsmatter]

This young lady is more that a title “millennial” she is a beautiful spirit, focused on healing and health. I am so grateful to have watched her Ted Talk…with my children. ❤️👸🏾
Blessings to all. 🙏🏾

[beyou]

I have learned this a long time ago. Something that I tell my friends that smoke weed chronically is that when the high wears off, all your pain will come right back. That’s why it’s so important to deal with your problems and stop brushing them under the rug. Be vulnerable with yourself and with others.

[jordantoronto]

“You cannot give or make what you don’t have…” Yes! Beautiful. Thank you, Chloe!