Voices and Viewpoints
If there's one thing I hope to relate more than anything else, it's the fact that I believe it is through the seeking and welcomed reception of different voices and viewpoints that we are able to find or discover a more holistic truth. This singular belief speaks to the need and requirement for us to make an effort to suspend our biases and seek to understand one another with the hope to find a connection that benefits each of us.
The videos below are from various individuals speaking on topics related to those I discuss in my blog. While there are many ideas expressed below that I found myself easily aligned with, there may be some thoughts and people featured below that you don't agree with or find offensive. I only ask that you try to keep an open mind because many of those ideas we initially reject can stretch us, stimulate growth, and change us forever.
- Kahlil Jiddu Hill
"Random Ruminations: A Love and Alone with What Dreams May Come"
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How Loneliness is Killing Us, According to a Harvard Professor - Robert Waldinger
Posted Jan 12, 2024 - Loneliness is quietly spreading across our society. Robert Waldinger, professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, explores the roots of this growing epidemic. He draws on research by experts like Julianne Holt-Lunstad, revealing the severe health impacts of loneliness, equating it to smoking half a pack of cigarettes daily. Stress, accelerated brain decline, and overall well-being suffer, but the remedy lies in our relationships—with friends, family, and even casual encounters. You belong. You matter. You're connected.
Link to Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxbYPk1MIyw​
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Live as a Spiritual Being First... & Physical Being Second - Wayne Dyer Advice - Hellohappie Inspiration
Posted Nov 1, 2023 - Wayne Dyer shares an inspirational message on how to live as a spiritual being first and then as a physical being second. He advises on aligning yourself to the invisible part of you (your consciousness, your soul) and becoming this invisible observer/watcher of your physical form. And then, he recommends that you allow your physical life to flow and be inspired by that alignment rather than living the other way around.​
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Link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6pJhZqF1-4
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Self Expression - How to Express Yourself & Find Your Authentic Creative Voice - Actualized.org
Posted Feb 10, 2014 - In this Actualized.org video, the speaker discusses how self-expression works and reasons why it's worth the investment of time and energy to find your authentic voice.
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Link to Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwAfa0Ltreo
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We're Wired for Conformity. That's Why We Have to Practice Dissent - Todd Rose
Posted May 20, 2022 - Todd Rose discusses how we need to be aware of our natural tendency to go along with the group. We need to speak up and practice dissent to help society change and progress.
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Link to Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rd8VHbIYqRs
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Just Trust the Universe - Alan Watts
Posted Mar 26, 2022 - Alan Wilson Watts (1915 - 1973) delivers a thought-provoking speech explaining why we should trust the universe, let go of control, and learn how to enjoy ourselves. Alan Watts was a British philosopher, writer, and speaker known for popularizing Buddhism, Taoism, and Hinduism to Western audiences.
Link to Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdIzhBai35c
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Living a Life of Purpose - Nasir Sobhani
Posted Oct 17, 2022 - Nasir Sobhani has dedicated his life to the service of others. During this TEDx Talk, he shares how devotion to service and kindness can transform your life. He spends his free time taking to Melbourne's streets, offering free haircuts and shaves to the homeless and less fortunate. His simple act of compassion and generosity resulted in him being one of five people profiled in the Kenneth Cole Courageous Class Campaign in New York which recognized individuals who've overcome difficult circumstances to become role models in their community.
Link to Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTh-uJD537M
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My Journey to Self-Love - Dr. Andrea Pennington
Posted June 3, 2019 - Dr. Andrea Pennington speaks to an audience to bring awareness and reduce the stigma of mental illness. Dr. Pennington devotes her life to supporting others attempting to heal from their traumas and embrace their authentic self. She teaches the principles of real self-love through the non-profit Real Self Love Movement.
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Link to Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSci_YIGOAw
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Law of One Overview - Ep. 16 - Wanderers
Posted Jan 20, 2020 - Gary Bean discusses the concept of the wanderers as described in The Law of One. The video covers why the wanderer takes on the mission to serve the people of this planet. It delves into the struggles of loneliness and alienation the wanderer endures throughout their life here on earth. There is no definitive way to know if you're a wanderer, but the mission is clear. Wanderers are here to radiate light and love.
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Link to Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dq4n0rc6rhc
