I never realized but it is like someone is breaking into your home. They really do take something from you, your voice, your sanity, your sense of self, your ability to love. To this day I still see his eyes in the heads of other people. I still see that truck. I didn't realize why I breathe heavy in parking lots. It took years to piece back what only took 5 minutes to destroy. It is my body. It is my soul. It is my spirit. It is my home not his.
it takes a fighter to survive such an incident, which you are even if you don't realise it. your world is your home and only you have the permission to let anyone in.
This was really powerful! I know it's a weird thing to say, but it makes me deliriously happy when women who've experienced such things find the power within themselves to overcome such trauma. I can only imagine how hard it is, but I'm really happy to see such strong women!
Yes people do care ..maybe not all , but some sensible people do understand that it is just as traumatic, maybe even more Abuse can be sexual , domestic, verbal, emotional ..whatever it is men can be subjected to it too. but the abuse is uncommon ,so people are not very much aware of it
@@SmahTime lmfaooo exactly. People who think her work is so deep don’t actually like poetry. It’s super basic and not real poetry. They’re just quotes. Nothing about her work makes you think.
This spoke to me directly as a survivor of sexual abuse and rape. It is so healing to hear your words. Thank you. We are not powerless victims, the day comes where we reclaim what is rightfully ours. May it be years may it be decades but it comes. Thank you.
@@NinjaToe hi. I wish you are ok. I just want to tell you that, you can do it. You can, and you will, survive that. Your life will be like parisians roses in the summer, with fresh air kissing your hair and you feeling stronger than ever. And still, being loved. YOU WILL BE LOVED. YOU ALWAYS WERE, AND YOU ALWAYS WILL. dont worry, love yourself, be patient with yourself, but dont give up. YOU WILL DO IT.
She is beautiful Not just because she has two chocolate eyes Or hands dancing like raindrops Or golden skin glowing from within No There is something more Something ancient in her words In her cadence Something sharp in her wit Yet gentle on her shoulders The words never fly like bees out of her mouth They flow like an unbreakable river Clear and simple As if they had been washing down over me for a hundred years As if they were always there As if it just hadn't realized it yet "To Rupi Kaur"
Today a classmate brought Rupi's book to class, and I saw one of the things that I want to keep in my memory forever. The translation to the book title to Portuguese is "Outros jeitos de usar a boca" which basically means "Other ways to use your mouth", the title obviously intrigued the girls in my classroom and one of them asked if she could take a look at the book. When she took it and read it, her face expression was so amazing that the other girls wanted to take a look at it too, so each one read it and passed it on to the other. When I talked about this to my mom, I tried to not sound dramatic, but how I could not? I saw on first hand a sign that our society is changing and teenage girls are making it change, just by being interested in a book that doesn't talk about a superficial love story that doesn't add up to someone's intellect is already monumental, and the best thing is the fact that they've read it and felt inspired, felt like they needed to change reality. So I want to thank Rupi Kaur for writing Milk and honey and for being this amazing inspiration that she is, what happened today happened because of your work and me and my classmates couldn't be more thankful.
after you said "when you broke in to my home, it never felt like mine again. i cant even let a lover in without being sick" i started crying and didnt stop the entire video. your words helped me so much. you are so powerful
"to remind us the real nature of straight males" ??? What?! You think a straight male who fantasizes rape is in their nature? All men are biologically wired to hurt women? Stop grouping antagonists with the good ones out there.
Hafsa Sakhi actually yes it's in biology, the aggressiveness, competition, territorialism and of course sex drive but most rise above that thank goodness to point they can satisfy urges without resorting to violence and force by being appealing and attractive either physically or personally or something else
“You broke into my home and it never felt like mine again.” That line shook me up. 4 years old. I couldn’t even spell the word home. I couldn’t even spell the word ‘self.’ I’ve never felt at home. And I’ve never known myself. I don’t even remember the act, but my body knows. Self esteem has always been some abstract idea. I rescued my little girl. I went into that dark house she was left in, and there she was, just waiting for someone to come get her. To pick her up out of that bed and hold her tight and run far far away. I’ve never put her down since then. I am her mommy and daddy now. I will always be her mommy and daddy for as long as I live. Right now she needs to cry so I will let her cry. Self esteem no longer an abstract idea. 2 parts separated and reunited. A chipped cup but still, a cup nonetheless. I pour my experiences negative and positive into our cup. I pour our achievements. I pour the love those around us offer. It doesn’t all slip through and spill onto the floor. The rich and bold flavors; the liquids that make up our life, fill our cup. There is self. There is love. There is home.
Yes! 100% agree. We can all share feelings/burdens/hopes/etc., but when one of us brings up our own experiences (as brown girls or otherwise), as long as we aren't outright shutting anyone else down, nobody should try to jostle their way in either. Thanks for your comment and expressing what I couldn't when I first saw this haha
Faiza Zakaria this is her only work I've seen and I didn't see anything about race just about cowardly man taking from woman so I stand I my position. why say not everything about white??
Rupi, you are infinite; a bright gift to this universe. My heart is filled with gratitude for your resilience, your contribution to the collective Conciousness, and for life itself. Thank you sister, I love you.
Oh my God. As soon as I saw this girl and this title, I knew I needed to watch this ...and now I just realized that the seizures I've suffered since age two have made me afraid of my own body and I need to reclaim it.
I read the book Milk and Honey in 2 days and that's really fast for me.. i couldn't put it down after just reading the first few poems. It resonates so deep with me.. thank you
I remember coming across Rupi when she posted the image of her lying on bed whilst on her period. Something about this intrigued me and made me want to know more about her. It led me to follow her on Instagram and I started reading excerpts from her book that she posted. That was a couple of years ago and only now have I come across her TED talk. I have no words after watching this, I was taken to another place and was captivated. Her words, her voice, everything about her presence blew me away. How a person so young can experience so much and hold so much wisdom. I always knew she had a book but I am too intrigued right now, I have just bought it online and I cannot wait to read it. I am writing this on the small chance you may read it but thank you Rupi for your unique insight and take on the body and world. :)
I'm just really elated to see such a powerful person speaking their mind without any restrictions, full of liberty. I wish all of us had this courage. It'd really be a better world.
That was perhaps the most powerful poetry I've ever heard. Rupi Kaur, you have unique courage and equal mastery in conveying it to others. Your words are healing and help countless to come home. #HumGharSaajanAye
This isn't poetry. I don't know what it is, but it ain't poetry. She doesn't write poetry and I don't think she would even be able to define the word poetry.
+AminTheMystic Her style of writing is the antithesis of Old English poetry, but to say she isn't a poet, I think, is an exaggeration. She uses enjambment in her work and even in her speech, which some people don't like and that's fine. I've noticed the style has become contemporary and people tend to dislike anything like it at first. Idk I just thought I'd mention that. lol feel free to ignore me.
ColorMeInPink0 Do you know what poetry means? It is rhythmic writing forms and aesthetic language used to express feelings or ideas. Her writing is neither rhythmic or aesthetical. On top of that, her language is cliche. Her imagery is non-existent to poor. So how is she a poet? - - "She uses enjambment" Lol! I don't think you know what that is... were you trying to sound impressive? - - Let me say it again: Poetry is writing rhythmic writing. If it aint that it aint poetry. It is like being Britiney Spears and not being able to sing.
She's already a millionaire and your not you have no artistic ability and your clearly really lonely and feel separated. Did you even hear what she said. It's almost like dancing with expression. Can you do that?
“This is for people that understand the subject” lmao it’s not hard to understand. Nothing she says is profound. It doesn’t make you think or anything. Get over yourself.
wow... i had to stop then start again, she is so eloquent & lovely. i can't stand that she was hurt... it's too much at first and then i feel the deepest intimacy with her... her work & her voice, my god are amazing💞
This is so powerful and beautiful...!! Her language makes this traumatic experience so less scary to listen to and her soothing voice welcomes all audiences. It is absolutely moving!
I started to be mindful of her the moment I heard of milk and honey. Why? Because she's a writer. And she went to my university. And she's young. And she's South Asian. And she's unafraid to share her voice with the world. I've always felt a satisfying flow when in the midst of writing as the words come to me and surprise my mind and heart with natural harmony, but after taking on a more "stable" degree and path in uni for myself, she makes me want to reclaim my roots and what I am most proud of - my ability to write. Thank you for showing me it is possible, Rupi.
This really hit home for me. After my assaults, I would shower in the dark, I'd abuse myself, I hated everything about myself, and it took a long time for me to turn my pain into art. Rupi, you are such an inspiration to me. You make me feel less alone. And it's amazing
At first when I read the little snippets of her poetry on Instagram I wasn't impressed but then I got her book as a present and I began to read and understand her story. The more I read the more I felt and understood her. Such a remarkable woman; I honor you and your talent to tell your story. You're strong and quite courageous; I pray your future books will be filled with happiness and more love.
as someome who has gone through a mirrored experience, i am in awe of what an inspiring and strong woman she is. for so long i have tried to decipher words into the poem that frees me from the anchoring burdens of my past. listening to this in the dark and early hours of the morning with my eyes shut... it is the closest thing i have to the feeling of weightlessness. slowly i have been learning how to love myself the most and so far it's going just fine. stay strong everyone. make your own happiness.
I love the way you told your story - I felt you through each word, each movement, relating to some parts and ending with self-love which took time to come to that moment - absolutely beautiful you are. It takes courage to come back to your body and own yourself again. May you always stay blessed and continue to inspire others through your beauty.
Remarkable, a must watch for students, educators and leader pretenders who have absolutely no knowledge and sense of responsibility towards millions of refugees forced out of their homes. Rupi is a role model and true inspiration.
What a analogy, look at your body as your home. Powerful words. Feel like most of us take care of our house way better than we take care of our self, at least I know I do. Got to make some changes. Thank you Rupi for sharing your story to the world in such a beautiful way. ❤
This was so powerful. She is such a great speaker and found a way to express her thoughts in poetry which made her words go though people's blood and remember her.
Rupi is yet another representative at the forefront of human evolution. A publicly well received poet that's been forged in the crucible of her pain and experience, yet brave enough and apt enough to not only see and accept her truth, but also articulately share it with the world. She is a perfect modern day example of what Jordan B. Peterson (another forefront evolutionary human) has defined in his work: "Maps of Meaning". She has reconciled with her shadow self and has come out the other side, truly formidable, yet now able to fully comprehend compassion as well. Carl Jung's legacy continues... Humanity is finally pushing past it's late "juvenile adolescent" state and is breaching into the realm of self-awareness and understanding, and not a moment too soon. Know thyself applies, not just to our individuality, but our entire collective as well.
I ve started to read milk and honey and all I ve to say is thank you! Your passion for writing, your energy, your self-love and wiseness is what makes the world a better one. There should be more people like you! You are a total example to follow Rupi! I’m from Argentina ❤️👏🏼 we love u
She has taught me so much about vulnerability. Because if she wouldn't have chosen to be brave, and share her experience, so many girls like me would feel so alone. Thank you, Rupi
Powerful!!!!...thank you Rupi, the pain transformed into a blessing n' emerged into a beautiful gift of the soul! Keep serving...keep empowering...keep inspiring! 💗🙏💗
It took me a lot of courage to play it . I was afraid that it would trigger my past memories.After watching this I felt peace. I understood why I never felt belong to my body and why I hate it, abuse it with a lot of extra unhealthy calories. Thank you Rupi Kaur , specially for the last part.♥️
those who think Rape is woman's fault Those who think the women who undergo depression for being robbed of their sense of identity just "love being sad so people will sympathize her" Those who think that women "over-analyse" the crude touches of the men which is like poisonous muck on their skin. Those who think 'rape' is just an accident and should be get over like in a snap.
I wrote a poem about rape- my rape, to my rapist. That poem is filled with hurt, anguish, shame, resentment, guilt, anger, etc. This poem is so powerful and such a reminder that I may have been wounded but definitely not broken. She told my story without ever even meeting me. This is simply a masterpiece
😢😢😢 claro, se entiende como andamos perdidos cuando tenemos heridas que no sanamos y no sabemos a donde ir. Terminamos frustandonos y no encontrando sentido a nada. Ella pudo darse cuenta de su capacidad de poder sobrevivir y poder recuperar el control de lo que pasa en su interior. Gran discurso! Es muy valioso!
Thank you, well said. For people of all genders estranged from being at home in our body by so many violences a prayer for healing. And lots of good therapy. And poetry.
I never realized but it is like someone is breaking into your home. They really do take something from you, your voice, your sanity, your sense of self, your ability to love. To this day I still see his eyes in the heads of other people. I still see that truck. I didn't realize why I breathe heavy in parking lots. It took years to piece back what only took 5 minutes to destroy. It is my body. It is my soul. It is my spirit. It is my home not his.
❤️
Steph Lane I hope you are feeling better now 💕
Steph Lane lots of support and love to you angel ... keep being strong
it takes a fighter to survive such an incident, which you are even if you don't realise it. your world is your home and only you have the permission to let anyone in.
i love you
This was really powerful! I know it's a weird thing to say, but it makes me deliriously happy when women who've experienced such things find the power within themselves to overcome such trauma. I can only imagine how hard it is, but I'm really happy to see such strong women!
100% agreed :)
not weird at ALL. I'm experiencing that transformation now.
Loredana M. what about men when this happens to them? do you even care?
oliver lee don't be that person. shh.
Yes people do care ..maybe not all , but some sensible people do understand that it is just as traumatic, maybe even more
Abuse can be sexual , domestic, verbal, emotional ..whatever it is men can be subjected to it too. but the abuse is uncommon ,so people are not very much aware of it
only 24 years old. it's like she's walked the earth for centuries with her words of wisdom and depth.
Really, like a soul lived for centuries...
Looks like she has seen the world very closely at 24....may God bless the enlightenment in her...
“i was music
but you had your ears cut off”
omg!!!!!!! so witty and wise!!!!!
Yeah, and she's hot too
@THE LORD OF POETRY They were being sarcastic
she writes like an angel, she speaks like an angel, she is an angel.
siemenssx1 She is beautiful
You haven't read real poetry, or real literature, I recommend you real female poets such as Alfonsina Storni or Sor Juana Ines.
But not a poet, unfortunately
@siemenssx1 it seems like opposite day is your favorite day of the year... unfortunately that's not everyday:(
No, she is a person.
This talk is just amazing.... "it takes monsters to steal souls, but fighters to reclaim them..."
Oof how long do you think it took her to think of that one?
@@SmahTime lmfaooo exactly. People who think her work is so deep don’t actually like poetry. It’s super basic and not real poetry. They’re just quotes. Nothing about her work makes you think.
@@ladiabla2406 Then don't read!! What makes you an expert? Let us read your work and compare!!
@@ladiabla2406 then don’t watch or read her things? Her work has helped so many people. If you don’t like it, fine, but don’t put others down
Damn, I felt that
This spoke to me directly as a survivor of sexual abuse and rape. It is so healing to hear your words. Thank you.
We are not powerless victims, the day comes where we reclaim what is rightfully ours.
May it be years may it be decades but it comes.
Thank you.
Kaia Suki you are so strong . may God be w you every step of the way .
Keep fighting there, you're really strong and as you said you're a survivor. I hope everything will only go well in your life. Stay strong
May is come today. This poem and other voices from similar Ted Talks gives much hope for people reclaiming their everything back after Trauma.
@@NinjaToe hi. I wish you are ok. I just want to tell you that, you can do it. You can, and you will, survive that. Your life will be like parisians roses in the summer, with fresh air kissing your hair and you feeling stronger than ever. And still, being loved. YOU WILL BE LOVED. YOU ALWAYS WERE, AND YOU ALWAYS WILL. dont worry, love yourself, be patient with yourself, but dont give up. YOU WILL DO IT.
She deserved a standing ovation.
She is beautiful
Not just because she has two chocolate eyes
Or hands dancing like raindrops
Or golden skin glowing from within
No
There is something more
Something ancient in her words
In her cadence
Something sharp in her wit
Yet gentle on her shoulders
The words never fly like bees out of her mouth
They flow like an unbreakable river
Clear and simple
As if they had been washing down over me for a hundred years
As if they were always there
As if it just hadn't realized it yet
"To Rupi Kaur"
Nicole Alexis ♥️
Nicole Alexis u r poetess urself dear. What a great capture. If u ever make ur channel or write something. Plz update me. :)
Nicole Alexis r
send this poem to Rupi on insta dm. I'm sure she'd love it
Rupy .... I am very greatful to you!
Today a classmate brought Rupi's book to class, and I saw one of the things that I want to keep in my memory forever.
The translation to the book title to Portuguese is "Outros jeitos de usar a boca" which basically means "Other ways to use your mouth", the title obviously intrigued the girls in my classroom and one of them asked if she could take a look at the book. When she took it and read it, her face expression was so amazing that the other girls wanted to take a look at it too, so each one read it and passed it on to the other.
When I talked about this to my mom, I tried to not sound dramatic, but how I could not? I saw on first hand a sign that our society is changing and teenage girls are making it change, just by being interested in a book that doesn't talk about a superficial love story that doesn't add up to someone's intellect is already monumental, and the best thing is the fact that they've read it and felt inspired, felt like they needed to change reality.
So I want to thank Rupi Kaur for writing Milk and honey and for being this amazing inspiration that she is, what happened today happened because of your work and me and my classmates couldn't be more thankful.
Rupi speaks with such grace and gentleness and bravery. She's such an inspiration
after you said "when you broke in to my home, it never felt like mine again. i cant even let a lover in without being sick" i started crying and didnt stop the entire video. your words helped me so much. you are so powerful
Nobody has ever put that feeling into words for me and this just hit me too like omg yes someone really gets it
this hits home... so grateful for u rupi! xo
It really does. Taking women with a fork and a knife, ideally at 110 llb is more tasty than endangered species.
"to remind us the real nature of straight males" ??? What?! You think a straight male who fantasizes rape is in their nature? All men are biologically wired to hurt women? Stop grouping antagonists with the good ones out there.
Hafsa Sakhi True. Equality.
Hafsa Sakhi actually yes it's in biology, the aggressiveness, competition, territorialism and of course sex drive but most rise above that thank goodness to point they can satisfy urges without resorting to violence and force by being appealing and attractive either physically or personally or something else
MEGHAN! :D
"Nothing was your fault and I love you." these words are very powerful.
THIS WOMAN IS GOING TO SAVE THE WORLD!
No she isn't. Not with this drivel.
Yea your right. It sucks.
Javell H Yes she is! She's truly magnificent. I love her already 💜
she will save abused people
Yeeees 🙌🙌
“You broke into my home and it never felt like mine again.”
That line shook me up. 4 years old. I couldn’t even spell the word home. I couldn’t even spell the word ‘self.’
I’ve never felt at home. And I’ve never known myself. I don’t even remember the act, but my body knows. Self esteem has always been some abstract idea.
I rescued my little girl. I went into that dark house she was left in, and there she was, just waiting for someone to come get her. To pick her up out of that bed and hold her tight and run far far away. I’ve never put her down since then. I am her mommy and daddy now. I will always be her mommy and daddy for as long as I live. Right now she needs to cry so I will let her cry.
Self esteem no longer an abstract idea. 2 parts separated and reunited.
A chipped cup but still, a cup nonetheless.
I pour my experiences negative and positive into our cup. I pour our achievements. I pour the love those around us offer.
It doesn’t all slip through and spill onto the floor.
The rich and bold flavors; the liquids that make up our life, fill our cup. There is self.
There is love.
There is home.
Geena Davis you’re an exceptional and beautiful human. I wish you the best
That is beautiful, thank you! It resonated so deep with me.
this is so beautiful Geena!
Rupi, you are such a great, elegant and beautiful inspiration to us fellow brown girls.
and to other colors as well
Yes! 100% agree. We can all share feelings/burdens/hopes/etc., but when one of us brings up our own experiences (as brown girls or otherwise), as long as we aren't outright shutting anyone else down, nobody should try to jostle their way in either. Thanks for your comment and expressing what I couldn't when I first saw this haha
It's true. She is so magnificent and magical, and so inspirational to other South Asian beauties, inside and out, like her.
Gabrielle Andres to every woman all👏
Faiza Zakaria this is her only work I've seen and I didn't see anything about race just about cowardly man taking from woman so I stand I my position. why say not everything about white??
Rupi, you are infinite; a bright gift to this universe. My heart is filled with gratitude for your resilience, your contribution to the collective Conciousness, and for life itself. Thank you sister, I love you.
"when you broke into my home, it doesn't feel like mine again."
Looool
Oh my God. As soon as I saw this girl and this title, I knew I needed to watch this
...and now I just realized that the seizures I've suffered since age two have made me afraid of my own body and I need to reclaim it.
❤
babygirl,get wellsoull
It's been 11 months, how are you doing now ?
I have epilepsy as well, so I know what you mean.
late at night I watched this and found your comment. I hope you've accomplished this goal you've set out to do.
I cried. I can't love anymore because everyone feels like him. God bless you, Rupi. I am glad that you have found your home.
I read the book Milk and Honey in 2 days and that's really fast for me.. i couldn't put it down after just reading the first few poems. It resonates so deep with me.. thank you
Lavish Krish seriously? it took me only an hour today. are u dyslexic or somethin?
Samar Obeida You're so cool
+Samar Obeida maybe she was busy you rude bitch
Lavish Krish is it a good read and is it by rupi?
Lavish Krish i read it in 45 minutes just now lol
So raw and emotive. :'( Rupi's words always make me feel heavy. She's so talented.
Sabrina Islam
I am a male. And I am late.
You make me feel like everything will be ok
leila es everything will be okay :)
I remember coming across Rupi when she posted the image of her lying on bed whilst on her period. Something about this intrigued me and made me want to know more about her. It led me to follow her on Instagram and I started reading excerpts from her book that she posted. That was a couple of years ago and only now have I come across her TED talk. I have no words after watching this, I was taken to another place and was captivated. Her words, her voice, everything about her presence blew me away. How a person so young can experience so much and hold so much wisdom. I always knew she had a book but I am too intrigued right now, I have just bought it online and I cannot wait to read it. I am writing this on the small chance you may read it but thank you Rupi for your unique insight and take on the body and world. :)
I'm just really elated to see such a powerful person speaking their mind
without any restrictions, full of liberty. I wish all of us had this
courage. It'd really be a better world.
Really helps brown girls like me to see someone like this. Really an inspiration
Rupi, you had me crying from the first minute. I love you so much. You have come so far. Thank you for everything. 💛
gabs lester
This is the heartbreaking reality for so many women. This is how it feels.
Rupi Kaur is a masterpiece
Monika Šuloková
We all are not.
That was perhaps the most powerful poetry I've ever heard. Rupi Kaur, you have unique courage and equal mastery in conveying it to others. Your words are healing and help countless to come home. #HumGharSaajanAye
This isn't poetry. I don't know what it is, but it ain't poetry. She doesn't write poetry and I don't think she would even be able to define the word poetry.
+AminTheMystic Her style of writing is the antithesis of Old English poetry, but to say she isn't a poet, I think, is an exaggeration. She uses enjambment in her work and even in her speech, which some people don't like and that's fine. I've noticed the style has become contemporary and people tend to dislike anything like it at first. Idk I just thought I'd mention that. lol feel free to ignore me.
ColorMeInPink0
Do you know what poetry means? It is rhythmic writing forms and aesthetic language used to express feelings or ideas.
Her writing is neither rhythmic or aesthetical. On top of that, her language is cliche. Her imagery is non-existent to poor.
So how is she a poet?
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"She uses enjambment"
Lol! I don't think you know what that is... were you trying to sound impressive?
- -
Let me say it again:
Poetry is writing rhythmic writing. If it aint that it aint poetry. It is like being Britiney Spears and not being able to sing.
Mr. Amin, this speaker displays enjambment, which ColorMeIn Pink has noted accurately.
hindisikhnewaalaa
So what is "enjambment"? What are you on about? Do oyu know what that means? Do explain.
She is talking about healing her inner child in such a beautiful artistic and creative way!
Even when she talks, you can get the poetic wave like flow out of her words 💕
Sadie Oagile
Yes exactly! That's what I was noticing too.
I know right the musical lit breathes poetic beauty into every word
I bet you can't stand Emil Cioran poetry also
No that's pretentiousness.
If hand gestures were diamonds she'd be a millionaire.
A lot of people do hand gestures when they're nervous. When I was on the debate team, I did it all the time.
robby rensenbrink she does it for demonstration of her images in her mind. She’s showing her emotions! :)
😂😂😂😂
She's already a millionaire and your not you have no artistic ability and your clearly really lonely and feel separated. Did you even hear what she said. It's almost like dancing with expression. Can you do that?
-rupi kaur
Thank you for sharing. FYI if you don't have nothing positive say. Don't watch it. This is for people who understand the subject
“This is for people that understand the subject” lmao it’s not hard to understand. Nothing she says is profound. It doesn’t make you think or anything. Get over yourself.
Wow. Love the openness and sincerity.
And your craft is sharper and more confident than ever, well done
wow... i had to stop then start again, she is so eloquent & lovely. i can't stand that she was hurt... it's too much at first and then i feel the deepest intimacy with her... her work & her voice, my god are amazing💞
This is so powerful and beautiful...!! Her language makes this traumatic experience so less scary to listen to and her soothing voice welcomes all audiences. It is absolutely moving!
Brought tears to my eyes. Rupi, you're amazing!
I think this video should be in every school's curriculum.
I was just thinknig this!
Kids would make fun of her because they're too close minded to really appreciate her
@@jesssomething2290
At a certain grade they would appreciate it. I'm in grade 11 & I would love to cover this.
TRUE
You got what you wanted, we are working with in 11th grade right now
I started to be mindful of her the moment I heard of milk and honey. Why? Because she's a writer. And she went to my university. And she's young. And she's South Asian. And she's unafraid to share her voice with the world. I've always felt a satisfying flow when in the midst of writing as the words come to me and surprise my mind and heart with natural harmony, but after taking on a more "stable" degree and path in uni for myself, she makes me want to reclaim my roots and what I am most proud of - my ability to write. Thank you for showing me it is possible, Rupi.
Her voice is so soothing.
This really hit home for me. After my assaults, I would shower in the dark, I'd abuse myself, I hated everything about myself, and it took a long time for me to turn my pain into art. Rupi, you are such an inspiration to me. You make me feel less alone. And it's amazing
Beautiful voice, so eloquent and talented Rupi. Millions support what you do. Keep it up.
She makes everything sound so valuable. And her voice is so pleasant.
I love Rupi Kaur so much, as a young writer I aspire to be able to flow my words like hers
Her words and voice bring to light what so many women and men have been through and feel. Her book is amazing to as well.
The truth comes after years of rain. This hit me home.
At first when I read the little snippets of her poetry on Instagram I wasn't impressed but then I got her book as a present and I began to read and understand her story. The more I read the more I felt and understood her. Such a remarkable woman; I honor you and your talent to tell your story. You're strong and quite courageous; I pray your future books will be filled with happiness and more love.
as someome who has gone through a mirrored experience, i am in awe of what an inspiring and strong woman she is.
for so long i have tried to decipher words into the poem that frees me from the anchoring burdens of my past. listening to this in the dark and early hours of the morning with my eyes shut... it is the closest thing i have to the feeling of weightlessness.
slowly i have been learning how to love myself the most and so far it's going just fine.
stay strong everyone. make your own happiness.
I love the way you told your story - I felt you through each word, each movement, relating to some parts and ending with self-love which took time to come to that moment - absolutely beautiful you are. It takes courage to come back to your body and own yourself again. May you always stay blessed and continue to inspire others through your beauty.
rupi kaur is my favorite author/poet of all time. i love everything about her & she is a masterpiece
Remarkable, a must watch for students, educators and leader pretenders who have absolutely no knowledge and sense of responsibility towards millions of refugees forced out of their homes. Rupi is a role model and true inspiration.
i swear this woman is so resilient and beautiful i love her. proud of you boo.❤
When she speaks it just flows. Every time she opens her mouth it’s just so beautiful like girl, oh my god.
Rupi Kaur is my new religion.
I was so captivated by this. Had me hooked. Beautiful lady with a beautiful voice.
What a analogy, look at your body as your home. Powerful words. Feel like most of us take care of our house way better than we take care of our self, at least I know I do. Got to make some changes. Thank you Rupi for sharing your story to the world in such a beautiful way. ❤
so honest - so strong - so wonderful - so proud of you Rupi!
Everything about her is beautiful. She's confident, brave, intelligent and just beautiful
"Call the electrician these eyes won't light up"
Looool
Bars 🔥
The power of voice is so enchanting and the expressions of her lead to believe she has walked on this earth longer then
Her 24th cycle of year.
south asian women are amazing
Yes!
What's asian got to do with it
Erm... she's Asian and amazing so I commented that Asian women are amazing. What's your problem?
SMH
She's Indian.
This was so powerful. She is such a great speaker and found a way to express her thoughts in poetry which made her words go though people's blood and remember her.
Rupi is yet another representative at the forefront of human evolution.
A publicly well received poet that's been forged in the crucible of her pain and experience, yet brave enough and apt enough to not only see and accept her truth, but also articulately share it with the world.
She is a perfect modern day example of what Jordan B. Peterson (another forefront evolutionary human) has defined in his work: "Maps of Meaning".
She has reconciled with her shadow self and has come out the other side, truly formidable, yet now able to fully comprehend compassion as well.
Carl Jung's legacy continues...
Humanity is finally pushing past it's late "juvenile adolescent" state and is breaching into the realm of self-awareness and understanding, and not a moment too soon.
Know thyself applies, not just to our individuality, but our entire collective as well.
Rupi is such an incredible human being, when she speaks it's so powerful i'm in awe.
really powerful poetry, i could tell she was indian from the first second just by seeing her beautiful thick hair 😍
Maya Sirine Yes she is
I ve started to read milk and honey and all I ve to say is thank you! Your passion for writing, your energy, your self-love and wiseness is what makes the world a better one. There should be more people like you! You are a total example to follow Rupi! I’m from Argentina ❤️👏🏼 we love u
Literally have goosebumps, this really hits home.
This is so powerful. I’m truly in awe of the way she weaves words together, and how gracefully and truthfully she tells this story.
Thank you, Rupi Kaur.
It is one of the most beautiful things I have experienced. She is a living poetry.
This was powerful, love how you stand in your truth and authenticity.
She has taught me so much about vulnerability. Because if she wouldn't have chosen to be brave, and share her experience, so many girls like me would feel so alone. Thank you, Rupi
Powerful!!!!...thank you Rupi, the pain transformed into a blessing n' emerged into a beautiful gift of the soul! Keep serving...keep empowering...keep inspiring! 💗🙏💗
This woman is a legend. She makes the world a better place through her words.
As a fellow poet, I am inspired. She has such a unique and open way about her.
I got goose bumps from the moment she first spoke...
Queen queen queen! You are pure paradise. Inspiring and beautiful
It took me a lot of courage to play it . I was afraid that it would trigger my past memories.After watching this I felt peace. I understood why I never felt belong to my body and why I hate it, abuse it with a lot of extra unhealthy calories. Thank you Rupi Kaur , specially for the last part.♥️
Who are those 27 sad, bitter, deluded souls who dislike this video. GOSH!
ESOSA people disliked it probably due to her other poetry she has a lot of haters within the community
ESE people who actually read poetry. Get it? None of you really read poetry
those who think Rape is woman's fault
Those who think the women who undergo depression for being robbed of their sense of identity just "love being sad so people will sympathize her"
Those who think that women "over-analyse" the crude touches of the men which is like poisonous muck on their skin.
Those who think 'rape' is just an accident and should be get over like in a snap.
ESE rapists
Ninja Toe nope try again
Wow Rupi, I recently discovered you and you are an amazing poetess...you inspire me as you are real and honest about your life journey...
Thank you so much for standing up and expressing those words out loud.
For anyone that has experienced trauma and survived it, this will speak to you. It spoke to me. Beautiful.
I wrote a poem about rape- my rape, to my rapist. That poem is filled with hurt, anguish, shame, resentment, guilt, anger, etc. This poem is so powerful and such a reminder that I may have been wounded but definitely not broken. She told my story without ever even meeting me. This is simply a masterpiece
Please could you share your work!! I would be so thankful
She has such a lovely reading voice, like from those ASMR videos. Hearing this poem aloud gives it such a huge emotional impact.
Does anyone else have goosebumps after listening to her?
I do. It puts up how I feel most of the time, incredibly.
😢😢😢 claro, se entiende como andamos perdidos cuando tenemos heridas que no sanamos y no sabemos a donde ir. Terminamos frustandonos y no encontrando sentido a nada. Ella pudo darse cuenta de su capacidad de poder sobrevivir y poder recuperar el control de lo que pasa en su interior. Gran discurso! Es muy valioso!
Rupi, you are beautiful and bright light on to the world.
I couldn't even stand after hearing that...what a soul and what a gift she's honed. God bless you Rupi. I'll see you soon at one of your shows.
Amazing delivery. She is so talented.
Rupi is so well spoken. She truly is an amazing person and the words in her book are so powerful! I can't wait to read many more of her works!
If this isn't inspiration, i don't know what is.
So inspiring. Knowing you are not alone in how you feel is so important. Thank you for that.
Four minutes in and I already shed a tear
Thank you, well said. For people of all genders estranged from being at home in our body by so many violences a prayer for healing. And lots of good therapy. And poetry.
Her work is better read to yourself than out loud
I love the way she talks and the things she says and moves her hands with a story
THIS WAS A HINT FOR THE SUN AND HER FLOWERS!!!!!!!!! OMGGGGGG
No words can describe how powerful and amazing she is. Honestly, thank you Rupi Kaur for showing up and being you.
Rupi is a goddess that will save all girls and women on this planet from the patriarchy
Hayiii, lo Sisi is gifted sana. I'm glued to every word that she utters.