Three Must Watch Inspirational Videos for You!

In a past blog post I shared  how vital I believe life soundtracks are to our lives – and  I encouraged you to create your own music mixes to give you hope, inspire you, help you connect to the sacred, wake up and get stuff done and more.

In that same vein of curating your emotions, transformation and happiness through tools like music, I also believe in curating/ collecting and sharing videos that can cause powerful positive shifts within us.

How can you use these videos to help you be happier?

• When you watch, pay attention to how it makes you FEEL.
• What thoughts, memories or ideas surface for you?
• How can you use what you see in this video to help you transform your life in a wonderful way?
• What actions does this inspire you to take?
• Who in your life needs to see this video and why?

I have collected a three inspirational theme videos to help you get the ball rolling.

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​Why I Think This World Should End – By Prince Ea ( time 4:22)

Prince Ea is a  pretty remarkable spoken word artist – and a life journey guide.
who surfaces painful truths we face in this world, and just when your heart is breaking from those painful truths, he offers hope and calls us all to take action by being the change we want to see in this world – leaving you hopeful and energized to take action.   
 
Why I chose this video:
Now more than ever, with mass shootings Orlando and other heartbreaking things happening in this world  - I needed this video, you need this video to help remind us that when all seems truly bleak, that is a call from the world for healing, compassion, love and kindness to ourselves and every human being we encounter. #Compassion #Love #Hope #Change #Kindness

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​6 Types of People Who Do Not Deserve to Hear Your Shame Story By Brene Brown and Oprah Winfrey (time 5:53)

In case you haven’t heard of the remarkable Brene Brown she is a Researcher Storyteller, Author and Speaker who brings to light vulnerability, shame and teaches us all how to live a honest whole hearted life.  She is listed in the top 20 most watched TED Talks of all times, for a very good reason – (here is the link to her 1st Ted Talk – 20 minutes).  For those of you who have seen that talk – here is another good one worth watching on the importance of setting boundaries and really honestly decide who deserves to hear our shame stories, who will be there for us when we need a safe space to be vulnerable. 

Why I chose this 
When I heard this list of 6 types of people who don’t deserve the right for me to be vulnerable and share with – it was so raw and real for me in several ways.  One is that have allowed myself to be vulnerable with these types of people – and it sucks and it is awkward.  And if I am being honest - in the past I have been those types of people when someone was looking for my support.  
The fact is all of us, at some point in our lives  have been at the giving or receiving end of this.

​Only when we are aware of these 6 types of people can it help us identify who we can safely share our vulnerabilities and shame with - when we struggle with something. Only when we are aware of these types can we ensure that we don't become one of them when someone needs us. 

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​You can be a hero too (time 3:05)

When you think of heroes you think of Superman, Mother Teresa, Someone you see on TV who saves a child’s life. But the reality is, anyone can be hero. You can be a hero.   This heartwarming story of the persistence of human kindness was hosted by a Thai Life Insurance Company.  I love it when corporations practice sacred business by spending money on perpetuating human kindness instead of pushing features and benefits of their products.  That speaks volumes about that companies values.

Why I chose this video
I have come to realize that the thing that instantly gives me a boost of hope, love and joy (and usually brings tears to my eyes are when I am blessed enough to witness acts of human kindness.  If we all consciously chose to be more compassionate and kind to those around us, this world would be happier and a more wonderful place to be.  That said – the very first act of human kindness – everyone needs is to start within.  I have found when I feel compassionate for myself and treat myself with kindness – not only am I happier and more contented, but the compassion and kindness easily overflows out of me- and it energizes me to share that goodness with others.

​It’s not always easy to be an every day hero – but it is so worth it.

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Hey what did you think? ...Lets not stop here
Take a minute and  add your favorite inspirational videos in the comments below and tell me why it means so much to you!

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