Connections, people, hello world Amanda Palmer style!
2nd October 2014
I saw this talk by Amanda Palmer on TED the other day and it brought me to tears.
Why? Well because she reaches out to people. She believes in the humanity of others and puts out so much positivity that I think it comes back to her tenfold. The art of asking, from are you ok to does anyone have a place for me to stay. She’s inspiring.
And I am procrastinating about my exam tomorrow.
So have a look at what she says, let it sit with you and don’t forget your tissues.
22 Comments
divorcedandsingleblog
What a wonderful woman! I love TED talks. I usually watch similar stuff at work…and let me tell you, I have a LOT of free time here.
Sharn
Isn’t she? I think she is 🙂
But then I have a slight hard on for her!
It’s good that you have time, I wish I did.
Tam
I love her with all the love… did you know she has a book based on, and expanding on, this talk coming out in a few weeks? You can pre-order a signed copy from here, if you feel so inclined 🙂 http://www.portersquarebooks.com/book/9781455581085 I’ve already ordered one, so you can borrow that when I’ve read it if you don’t want to buy your own copy xoxo
Sharn
I know TimTam, I also might have pre-ordered one.
I think I have a huge crush on her. She’s amazing and so inspiring!
She makes me want to do things outside the box and that’s always a good thing.
Maybe we can have gushies over tea and her book once we have it in our hot lil hands 😀
Tam
YAY!!!
Me too, she’s so many kinds of awesome 🙂 As is her husband 🙂
I’d love to have gushies and tea with you xox
Sharn
It’s a date!
Yes, her husband is also a favourite of mine too! I love his writing. <3
Julie Butler Chanteuse
Thank you for this post Sharn! Somehow I managed to fall away from TED talks. I need to get back into it.
She is so amazing and so inspiring there are no words for me right now. Still a little weepy. Thanks!!!!!!
Sharn
You’re welcome Julie.
If anything AFP is truly an inspirational woman. If I could but harness a wee bit of her I’d be happy.
I know it’s too early for new years resolutions but I’ve had some bad news and I’ve been thinking I might make myself a self improvement to do list.
Julie Butler Chanteuse
I’m sorry to hear you’ve had bad news. That’s upsetting to hear. I need to do a lot of that myself. Nothing fits!
Sharn
Heh! Yes, I think a good self reinventment would be good 🙂
Julie Butler Chanteuse
Ooooh. I like you the way you are now! But you know what works for you.
Sharn
I just need to change some things because I feel myself pulling back and heading back to a place that isn’t fun to be at. I’ll still be me 🙂
Julie Butler Chanteuse
That’s bad and good. I’m a big believer in change. It stretches you. The Chinese health practitioners believe the more limber you are, the longer you live. 🙂
Sharn
Hahaha! I’ll take that on board next time I’m crying at yoga.
Julie Butler Chanteuse
Good for you!!! You may inspire me to take a class. I have all kinds of freebies coming. Just never went.
Sharn
You should, yoga not only helps your body it helps your mind and emotions too. It’s why if I’ve had a hard week I go to yoga and cry through it lol
Julie Butler Chanteuse
That’s fantastic!
Julie Butler Chanteuse
Wait! I’ve gotta tell you… I was up til 6th working on my blogs. I decided to reactivate my other one candidly about the journey music. I’ve seriously debated for ages whether or not to write about the first time I’d pawned jewelry to pay bills.
This video has inspired me to just let it all hang out. The good, the bad and the ugly. Let the chips fall where they may. I probably look like a crazy lady, but maybe I’ll meet some crazy people out there. It hasn’t been a pride thing as much as not wanting to be a drag and fearing my candor may bite me in the end. You’re a pretty great dame, Sharn!
Sharn
Wow, that’s amazing that you would put it out there.
You know I think if more of us reached out and just let it hang we’d be a huge network of amazingly supported and strong people.
Which I think is why I love blogging so much. Because what you put out comes back to you. I’ve met some amazing people, yourself included 🙂
We are all crazy in our own ways Julie. I think that’s what makes people sparkle!
And thank you 🙂
Julie Butler Chanteuse
I love that line of thinking. When I first began blogging I never dreamt in a million years that I would have come across anyone. Let alone such wonderful people, right back at ya! 😉
Sharn
I was the same. Just putting it out there and not thinking no about who I might meet. But it’s been so inspiring, blogging this last year.
Everyone is amazing.
Julie Butler Chanteuse
Hey! Good luck with your exams tomorrow!