A Journey to Forgiveness: From 9/11’s Devastation to New Beginnings | Lyndon Harris | TEDxAsheville

Lyndon Harris came kicking and screaming to the work of forgiveness. As a former priest, he had it all figured out. Until he had to forgive someone. Beginning at the foot of the besieged South Tower of the World Trade Center on the morning of 9/11, Lyndon shares the highs and the devastating lows of his journey to reclaim his life. This talk chronicles Lyndon’s journey from tragedy to transformation through the power of forgiveness. Lyndon Harris is a forgiveness teacher and coach, and inspirational speaker, having offered keynotes and workshops for numerous conferences around the country and around the world. His work at Ground Zero in New York City has been written about widely, including The NY Times, The Washington Post, The Christian Science Monitor, and Time Magazine. His work on a Garden of Forgiveness for Ground Zero in NYC is featured in the award-winning documentary, “The Power of Forgiveness” (Journey Films: 2006). Lyndon is currently working with Stanford’s Dr. Frederic Luskin (Stanford Forgiveness Project) to coordinate a team of researchers, clinicians and educators in the creation of a public information campaign about the public health benefits of forgiveness to bring happiness, resolve conflicts, and live a better, more joyful life. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@gingerhuebner]

I just love this talk. Thank you for opening your heart to tell this story...and for being an amazing colleague to work with as we prepared for this day on the TEDx stage! Pure GOLD you are!

[@interestingstuff2012]

Right back atcha Ginger!!😊

[@waynekempton1920]

I remember your arrival at Trinity and attending the SPG Anniversary there, where you spoke of your hopes for your new ministry at St. Paul's pre-9/11. God Bless You.
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[@interestingstuff2012]

Wayne! How lovely to hear from you. Little did we know what was ahead us at that dinner that night

[@ecwebb1]

Thank you Lyndon! So glad for you and so glad you spoke your experience. Also happy to hear that Trinity and St Paul’s are now recognizing your incredibly profound ministry at St Paul’s. I witnessed it! “Well done…”

[@interestingstuff2012]

Thank you!

[@marinacantacuzino6518]

A really wonderful talk. Thank you so much.

[@interestingstuff2012]

Thank you Marina!!