The lies our culture tells us about what matters — and a better way to live (inspirational video)

From the TED.com YouTube channel: Our society is in the midst of a social crisis, says op-ed columnist and author David Brooks: we’re trapped in a valley of isolation and fragmentation. How do we find our way out? Based on his travels across the United States — and his meetings with a range of exceptional people known as “weavers” — Brooks lays out his vision for a cultural revolution that empowers us all to lead lives of greater meaning, purpose and joy.
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What I learned from going blind in space (inspirational video)

From the TED.com YouTube channel: There’s an astronaut saying: In space, “there is no problem so bad that you can’t make it worse.” So how do you deal with the complexity, the sheer pressure, of dealing with dangerous and scary situations? Retired colonel Chris Hadfield paints a vivid portrait of how to be prepared for the worst in space (and life) — and it starts with walking into a spider’s web. Watch for a special space-y performance.
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Lessons from death row inmates (inspirational video)

From the TED.com YouTube channel: What happens before a murder? In looking for ways to reduce death penalty cases, David R. Dow realized that a surprising number of death row inmates had similar biographies. In this talk he proposes a bold plan, one that prevents murders in the first place.

How To Turn Your Dreams Into Reality (inspirational video)

From the GoalCast YouTube Channel: Dr. Sheri Prentiss, a Breast Cancer Survivor gives a powerful speech to our future generation about breathing new life into dying hope.

How we used Christmas lights to fight a war (inspirational video)

From the TED.com YouTube.com site: Colombia is a country of exceptional beauty and promise, and it’s also a country where the F.A.R.C. guerrilla movement has incited violence for 50 years. “In my lifetime, I have never lived one day of peace in my country,” says Jose Miguel Sokoloff. This ad executive and his team saw an opportunity to sway guerrillas’ hearts and minds with Christmas trees and personalized messages strategically placed throughout the jungle. A look at the creative messages that have led thousands of guerrillas to abandon the war, and the key insights behind these surprising tactics.
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Bing and Bowie: a Holiday Classic (Christmas music)

A classic moment in television history when famed crooner, Bing Crosby, and rockstar David (Ziggy Stardust) Bowie collaborate on a magical duet of The Little Drummer Boy and Peace on Earth. This was apparently Bing’s last Christmas special, recorded in September of 1977. Bing passed away the next month.

Must-See Inspirational Speech for World-Changers (inspirational video)

From the MotivationHub YouTube Channel: US Navy Admiral William H. McRaven, one of the most decorated US commanders, delivers one of the best motivational speeches you will ever hear. “Life is a struggle and the potential for failure is ever present, but those who live in fear of failure, or hardship, or embarrassment will never achieve their potential. Without pushing your limits, without occasionally sliding down the rope headfirst, without daring greatly, you will never know what is truly possible in your life.”~William H. McRaven
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Ohio’s Whimsical Temple of Tolerance (inspirational video)

From the Atlas Obscura YouTube channel: Meet Jim Bowsher, who has been building the Temple of Tolerance in the backyard of his home in Wapakoneta, Ohio, for decades. What is the Temple of Tolerance? It’s a rock garden and collection of outsider art started in 1981 when Bowsher decided to build a place that encouraged people of all walks and life to come together and feel accepted. From a sculpture known as the “Bully Eater” to a tube filled with shell casings representing every man or woman who died in a war from 1812 on, the Temple of Tolerance is filled with poignant stories that touch all who come across it.
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Why good leaders make you feel safe (inspirational video)

From the TED.com YouTube channel: What makes a great leader? Management theorist Simon Sinek suggests, it’s someone who makes their employees feel secure, who draws staffers into a circle of trust. But creating trust and safety — especially in an uneven economy — means taking on big responsibility.

Amazing old school idea energizes neighborhood (inspirational video)

Watch how a blackboard and chalk are inspiring a community.

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