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.

Blessings from Br. David Steindl-Rast (inspirational video)

From the Network For Grateful Living YouTube channel: Experience the serenity of six blessings for everyday life in our new meditative film, “Blessings.” Read by Br. David Steindl-Rast, “a man whose humble teachings,” filmmaker Doug Menuez writes, “have helped millions to navigate the uncertainty and suffering bound up with being alive.” Allow yourself to be reminded of the sacredness of every moment and to live from the great fullness of your heart.
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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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Share this Christmas video and help a needy child! (peace music)

You might be aware that 10 Million Clicks For Peace co-founder, Rick Beneteau, founded the Internet Toy Drive back in 2001 as a corporate sponsor of the U.S. Marine’s Toys for Tots charity which raised a lot of money for toys for families in need for a decade (NFL quarterback Drew Bledsoe was his sponsor for all 10 years). This year, he wants to loan Toys for Tots a brand new video (Rick co-wrote and produced the song, Children Are the Very Heart of Christmas, in 1988) for their campaign which is now in full swing. You’ll see at the end that it asks viewers to donate to Toys for Tots. Please SHARE this Christmas video with everybody you know and let’s help a lot of children in need!

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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.

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