Today, in history class, we were learning about the french revolution. Right after China decided to isolate itself from the world, the Enlightenment in Europe started. Then, the American revolution started, then the French Revolution. Because during the Enlightenment, many philosphers began to use their brains, and light bulbs were lit up and soon, a government formed. Our teacher thought a video was a quick fun thing to show us. (to keep us awake- well not me, i'm a GOOD kid haha- I dont sleep in class, though sometimes I feel the teacher words turn into monotone-) Anyways, the teacher showed us a TED talk video. Which he said that it was destinely (is that even a word?) made for people with short focus abilities. Everyone laughed at that. However, yes indeed, TED talks are very short. They are so educational. I love them. Espeically ones about technology. They are so awesome. (I'M NOT A NERD) So, this TED talk we watched was about life. Philosphers' interpretation of life. The speaker is a photographer who films things for a long time and watches the sped up version. You know, like you film the growth of a flower for a month, and speed it up. It is sort of like stop motion. The speaker/photographer really sees the beauty in life. Also, he is working on a project. Where he showed the audiences the first part. It was a little girl talking. She said simple things, what she wants, and how she views the world. However, later, an old man was on the screen, and he said so many touching words. He said "It is not another day, it is the day given to you, today." "Each day is a gift given to us." Yes, it is a gift. Most people, of course and me, took things for granted. In the cold winter mornings, under our heavy blankets, we groan. We complain, "Why do I have to go through another stupid day of school/ work?" However, a day, the most precious gift, is not stupid. Most people think, "Nothing special really happened today." However, the old man said, "Live it as it was your first day, and the last." He said, the only respond, to the gift of the day given to you, is "Gratefulness."
Think about electricity, water, the things we take for granted. However, most people around the world, would never get to experience those things we take for granted. "Be gratetful. Look at the people around you. Bless them. Let the blessing flow through you. With your eyes, smile, touch, and presence. Let Gratefulness overflow you. Then, it would truely be a good day."
The video inspired me greatly. It deeply touched my heart. Please go check it out.
It changed my life. It set me back on the right track, from a total mess. Hope it will change yours too.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXDMoiEkyuQ
(If you want to see from where the old man talks about life, start from around 4 mins:50 seconds)
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