(VIDEO) Former Westboro Baptist Member’s Inspiring TED Talk

This may be the most inspirational 15 minute video I’ve seen in some time.

Please, take the time to watch this:

“It was a relief and a privilege to let go of the harsh judgments that instinctively ran through my mind of nearly every person I saw.”

She has some emotional and powerful insights on how we can and should engage others who disagree with us.

Hopefully this resonates with us wherever we are. Whether we’re a Christian who looks down on those who don’t hold the same beliefs or moral code as we do (as Megan Phelps-Roper did) or as a right or left winged person vilifying the other side or any of a number of other positions we can hold that we feel justified in holding but also gives us a righteous indignation towards those who can’t see the obvious truths that we do.

“The good news is that it’s simple. The bad news is that it’s hard.”

 

 

TED Says “Embrace the Shake”

Creativity. I believe that it comes from God. We were created in His image and He is the ultimate Creator. That is why we are creative. We are mini-creators and storytellers.

TED Talks. A series of short (5-20 minute) lectures for the purpose of stretching the mind and discovering what is next as God reveals Himself to us through what He has created (the last part is my addition and not that of TED). It covers everything from science to humor to creativity and everything in between. These talks have been some of the best lectures I’ve heard. Period.

This particular talk called “Embrace the Shake” quickly stood out because it is a TED Talk about creativity and working within limitations.

If you’re someone like me where creativity is part of your life and limitations are also a reality, this talk may be the best 10 minute investment of your day.