Pico Iyer: The Art of Stillness.Stillness: Clarity and Sanity and the Joys that Endure Celebrated globetrotter and travel writer Pico Iyer’s The Art of Stillness, an expansion of his TED talk, is an inspiring analysis of the need to escape the persistent distractibility of the mundane. Over time, I have compiled an ongoing list of talks where I have learned something or been deeply. In our world of constant movement and distraction, he teases out strategies we alWhat’s your favorite TED Talk or other engaging talk?Great Ted Talks. In a counterintuitive and lyrical meditation, Iyer takes a look at the incredible insight that comes with taking time for stillness. TED Talk Subtitles and Transcript: The place that travel writer Pico Iyer would most like to go Nowhere.
If you would like to learn more about it, see the ‘My Stroke of Insight’ TED Talk!”-Morteza Mahmoundi, PhD, Departments of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine“In Angela Lee Duckworth’s TED Talk, ‘ Grit: The power of passion and perseverance,’ she describes the importance of passion and perseverance to long-term success and gives insight as to how to ‘grow’ grit. Although I have never had the pleasure of experiencing this spectacular feeling, my enthusiasm grows everyday seeing the BWH medical staff proud of their successes and experiencing that magnificent feeling themselves. During this tragic time, watching the heroic actions of white-coated medical teams in the streets of Tehran inspired me to dedicate my life to medical research and helping people who suffer from catastrophic diseases. I grew up with the sounds of ambulances, gunshots, bombs and wailing mothers during one of the worst wars in Iran’s history.
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The world as we know it has, in part, been shaped by people unafraid to be vulnerable – who asked unconventional questions, explored revolutionary ideas and persisted in the face of challenges!”-Faith Makka, MSN, MPH, Hospital Administration (Deland Fellow)“I enjoy this short animated lecture called ‘ The Power of Networks’ because it offers a new way of understanding the world around us. I think of the scientist with a daring hypothesis or the innovator who goes out on a limb with an idea and takes that first step. Brown frames vulnerability as the very birthplace of innovation, creativity and change, and says that it is integral to living authentically. It reminds us not to be crippled by fear of failure but to lean into discomfort as we grow personally and professionally. It challenges us to summon the courage to leave our safety nets and comfort zones to explore the unknown and uncertain. This information could help identify at-risk patients, leverage social network resources to enhance transitions of care and shorten hospital length of stay.”-Amar Dhand, MD, DPHIL, Department of Neurology“‘ The power of vulnerability’ by Brené Brown is easily my all-time favorite TED Talk.
They help us answer the question first posed by Socrates, ‘How should I live?’ Pico Iyer is a travel writer of immense talent and wisdom. They address triumph and flourishing, as much as doubt and uncertainty. They help us navigate these messy, mysterious human lives. The accompanying animation is also a really creative and engaging visual aid.”-Damien Croteau-Chonka, PhD, Department of Medicine“My favorite TED Talks appeal to the spirit.
What is a meaningful life? I’m not sure, but I appreciate seekers like Iyer who try for answers.
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