I don't know about you but when I see her, I see such a beautiful and shining lady.... Someone who loves life and is so down to earth. I want to be like that... Naturally beautiful, happy and inspiring.
I agree. She seems to radiate a calm joviality without having to 'try' to do so. She has a luminosity which shines through. An inner beauty that is warm and welcoming... even in a video.
Beautiful. So true. Sometimes we try so hard to find our purposes in life, instead of just being calm, follow our hearts, take the cues endowed to us along the path, without questioning too much
Yvonne, I feel like I'm struggling lately, doing a lot of goal setting and having difficulty choosing which goals to choose. Have you been successful at being calm, and following the clues offered you? Thanks.
Pot is good for everyone. Enjoy couple hits of high quality weeds before paddle out and you would smiling at everyone, even with the one that cut you off.
I was literally reading this as she said it..the most impactful sentence in this whole talk. Like u, I feel this is what I needed to hear at this very moment.
Non-native speaker here, I have a simple question about what she said afterwards: "Create your own folds", was it meant as in "making your own impact" our what does folds mean here?
I really don’t get how us, as one of the millions of species this beautiful planet has, focus on destroying instead of living together and building together. We have to spread love and peace. Let’s have a beautiful place to live in like we did millions of years ago. Where we depended on one another to survive. We are all connected.
I totally agree, people should take their loving place more serious, most think the short term and don't look at the long term side effects of their actions, but hey we could still make a difference:)
Every species destroys to some extent. Only humans are apparently the first creatures on Earth that use up resources faster than the Earth can replace them. There might be other instances in nature of that, but I’m pretty sure no animal uses as much resources as humans.
As a result of this video I made a small donation to the sea Shepherd conservation society. I hope that it will contribute to saving at least one of these magnificent creatures.
There's a book called Hidden Time Wealth, and it talks about how using some secret techniques, you can overcome procrastination and accomplish anything in life. It's not just a bunch of empty promises; it's the real deal.
I love her laugh and her absolutely perplexing youthfulness. She’s in awe of a whale and I’m in awe of her. Everything about this sentient being is pure Love. And since Love is reflected in Love, I am seeing myself in her.
I was also a female surfer/ skateboarder in Santa Monica a few years prior to the Z-boys. I also am an artist that does animation. I had a dream last night where I was in a boat trying to save whales and then went to a circus trying to help elephants escape! I stumbled upon this video after having a pity party about my future, dusted off my tears trying to embrace my inner dolphin!!
I agree. I just wish she had dignified us by calling us "human beings." I winced every time she referred to us as mere "humans." She used that word over and over and over. "Human" should be an adjective in most cases, NOT a noun. El ser humano.
My Old VHS Tapes ... Maybe because of our behaviour we are fast becoming "mere humans" in a world devoid of the diversity that we were once just a minor percentage "of". Of all, and everything we do, discluding diversity in favour of a monoculturality mentality that forces everything else out in favour of humans is ultimately limiting, and an incessant push toward A.I. is ensuring our demise as a species. One that is not truly worthy of existence. A visionary repeatedly saying mere humans is a humility perspective. But I could be wrong about this.
She's done so many amazing things, she's so well-travelled and her art has touched so many. Yet she seems to have zero ego. It's so refreshing. Love how she helps the beautiful whales, orcas and dolphins. It is sad that humanity can be so cruel and selfish but thankfully we have souls like Peggy Oki's, too.
@@argeurasia she has to state that. It’s qualifying statements in professional speaking. The audience needs to know why the speaker is qualified to be giving that particular speech. It’s not bragging, geeze Karen. Did you not finish your education?
People like her cause me to dream of a life do-over, I want to go back and do it all over and follow my passions. I know I had passions and creativity earlier on, and now having more life behind me than ahead, I'm trying to find passion again.
Dont you dare believe rheres more life behind than in front. Reverse that neurosis. The moment of the now contains all the life you could imagine. Dont stop. LIVE!
I envy anyone who has any type of "passion" which i consider a luxury. Just trying to survive in this world, as long as I exist, without much money & no family emotional support, is perhaps my "passion" goal.
Have you noticed that there’s no such thing as behind or foward? They are concepts! The past is not the “present that stayed behind”. It is just a collection of memories. The future is not the “present that is coming our way”… it is a collection of predictions. The only moment that exists is the now. Is this right there that you are experiencing right now.
i've been asking myself what i am passionate about and i love planting trees. i will plant them in a garden, further out and i believe it will make a difference
I hope your passion is still burning strong 🌲🌳🌴 highly recommend using "ecosia" if you dont already. An alternative search engine who use profits from searches to plant trees across the world 💕🙏🏻
Who is disliking this? This is a phenomenal effort not only of empathy but of action and catharsis. Lots of people spend their time angry and sad over things that they feel helpless to change. This woman leaves a legacy of compassion kindness and togetherness and you don't approve? She is inspirational and ahead of her time. Thank YOU resilient soul!
To be honest, this wasn't what I was expecting, I was waiting for her to launch into a pysch talk about taking time to let things unfold in life but instead, she turned her passion into action, so admirable, so humble and what a beautiful lady, she oozes positivity and compassion, a true inspiration, I get it now...
I agree. At first, I was irritated, then I too realized how she was delivering her message. Most "inspirational" speakers may be less oblique about their theme, and they tend to be more showy and inspiring, but the energy generated quickly dissapates in the light of our chaotic daily lives. But it is talks like this one that show how we can, each in our own way, make a contribution to change.
She is enriched because she is tapped into something deeper and has found a higher purpose outside of herself. She is not concerned with superficial and trivial matters that a lot of us in the west are concerned about. She is rally rooted and you can feel it.
@@matilderibeiro7059 oh man I left this comment ages ago. She's not thinking about getting the latest iPod or trying to keep up with the jones. She is truly enriching the world around her. When you enrich yourself that's good but when you are able to do that for others that's where it's at. That's what my comment meant.
My parents didn't know how to encourage me to do what I loved, so I grew up hesitant about my passions. They weren't supportive if I mentioned arts, like photography or music. They were only interested in such fields like medicine, finances, so I had to find what I liked in these field. I love psychology, but I hardly imagine myself working in that area, I see myself as a calm, sensitive, loving and caring person. I love nature and animals, singing and writing poems. I am 31yo trying my best to come find my true self and it is not an easy process. Sometimes I think it would be the best if I cut out any contact with my parents, because all they care is do I have a good paying job, but they never asked if I feel fulfilled and happy.
My daughter received her Biomedical Engineering & currently finishing her MS in Electrical Engineering at 20. I often told her this: Do want ever you want, just consider two things. Your lifestyle & what's make you happy. You will never get a promotion, if you hate what you do. Follow your passion & you'll be happy. Good luck.
In order to help others you must help yourself first; if you are not your own source of contentment, she will most likely only cause suffering if she tried to help.
I was really feeling lost today and like my life was meaningless and this is exactly what I needed... something to show me how beautiful the world is and how there are amazing people like this. 💕
I must confess I'm alittle bit jealous. I wish I could be an artist and a free soul. I'm an artist but I'm stuck in a quagmire of accumulated stuff and frankly not following my bliss. I'm now 64 but when I was 20/21 I bought a 2 month bus pass and bused and backpacked cross the northern US and Canada, the best time in my life. I would imagine a number of other viewers wish they had Peggy's energy, artistic expression, passion for surfing and skate boarding and the compacity to modivate her global community to action. I want to learn more about Peggy and the community that supports her passions. I'm going through some major changes in my life and I'm glad the Universe brought Peggy and all who commented below into it. It is programs such as this that reminds me I to am a member of a special living community. Have a nice day and follow your bliss.
Maybe any of the waste-free, Mari Kondo, minimalism, tiny house, van-life, plant based (wfpbno) movements are interesting for you? There’s so much of this on youtube. Your sixties could be your second twenties! 🐋
"stuck in a quagmire of accumulated stuff and frankly not following my bliss"..sounds like ur describing me exactly. I know for certain my life was meant to be so much more than this and I still have hope that I can figure my way up and out.
I was graced with the opportunity to volunteer when I was in Santa Barbara between 2010-2012. Peggy even gave me and a friend some surfing lessons off Santa Claus beach. Peggy is such a unique and compassionate individual altogether and I enjoyed absorbing her energy and knowledge. Thank you Peggi!!
humans become humans only when they are compassionate enough to live and let live.we should learn from whale behaviour which even didn't leave the sick and injured ones in times of fatal situations. thanks peggy for such a passionate speech. i really respect your passion and great work towards saving such a beautiful part of nature.
I agree the title is misleading. It should be called orgami curtian justice or riding waves for whale justice or whale call. The speaker has incedible passion and spirit. Thank you for art with meaning and purpose and for sharing.
sandeep kaur ummm no. Sorry we are humans when we are born through our DNA. Human nature is to kill or be killed. Not your first world version of "humans".
What a beautiful soul who has done so much with her life so graciously...creating awareness, saving whales and inspiring others to follow their passion. Thank you Peggy Oki!
So heartbreaking, so inspiring, so truthful and beautiful. I am crying because of all the pain humans did to whales, millions of other species and to each other, because of happiness to see and hear this woman, who is spreading hope and love despite all the unbelievable cruelty we've done. I wish we all could follow her in our hearts, visions and actions
Holy sea cow was that ever an inspiring ted talk and so meaningful I'm literally crying with compassion for and joy in her porpoise / purpose. Hoping everyone wakes up before its too late , we can fix our wrongs its not to late. Peace
go vegan its the best a person can do for the environment. instead of trying others to stop sth always start with yourself and see what you contribute to harm the environment and then try to change your lifestyle
Oh my gosh. Tears in my eyes, both sad and grateful. Grieving for the animals we have destroyed, awed by this wonderful woman. Thank you, thank you Peggy.
WOW!!! Amazing talk! Compassion, passion & action! We can tell she is living a life full of purpose, creating arts and social movement. We need more loving and kind people like this. Her smile and happiness are genuine! Once again, amazing! I cried and I'm inspired!
Touching and inspiring speech. One of my best memory is also about eyes to eyes contact with a marine animal. Thanks for saving whales and dolphins.🙏 How great it is now you are in the world.❤
I grew up in Santa Monica down the street from Baby Paul Cullen in the mid 70's. I am VERY, VERY HAPPY to see what Ms. Oki has accomplished! She is a WONDERFUL Human Being!
I'm glad that this TED talk appeared in my recommendation. Such a compassionate, inspiring lady! As an animal lover, I even teared up listening to her stories and now I'm inspired to do something myself to save the animals on our beautiful planet ❤ Thank you a lot for this amazing talk!
Thank you Peggy Oki for the example by which you live, the message you share, your work and for letting the things that come from your heart to get out.
By reading the title, I decided to watch the video. It's about whales, and even if whales aren't my passion, surprisingly, I just found mine by simply listening to this lady. I'm so happy right now !!!
As I began to listen to her journey with cetacean nation, my eyes filled with tears, as I was encountering a kindred spirit. I too am an artist, lover of animals on land & sea, and getting ready to be a speaker on a stage! I'm so excited to continue this journey "allowing things to unfold and my purpose in life will follow! Many Blessings!
@@davidsmith-oi3zg from PA, USA. I absolutely loved her delivery and the subject chosen for her talk. I'm just starting my journey as a Speaker. Just uploaded my 2 min pitch for my coaching class.
I clicked on the title and then realized I had already seen this talk before. I watched it again. She is such a passionate, positive and beautiful person it inspired me all over again
It's so beautiful that someone cares deep in their heart to protect the beautiful creatures that God has given us,THERE are not many people would spend a minute even caring about them,they cannot speak for themselves,but this incredible WOMAN speaks for them and awakens us to help,teach and learn about these beautiful animals,how beautiful is that CARING IS BEAUTIFUL AND I THANK THIS WOMAN FOR CARING SO MUCH FOR THESE WHALES,I BELIEVE EVERYONE HAS A PURPOSE, AND SHE HAS FOUND HER PURPOSE AND IS AWESOME ALL THE WAY AROUND,PASSIONATE A VERY GOOD QUESTION SHE ASKED,....HOW MANY CAN ACTUALLY BE SO PASSIONATE....GOD BLESS HER!
That’s so rhymey. Sing-songy. I Love saying that. “Follow your passion, with purpose and action, and you’ll find your meaning in life”. I will not only say that, I will be that. Thanx
@@kat7973 her whole talk was inspirational but I did not understand the last part of what she said.. “Create your one folds” …I feel like she is referring to Origami? The art she created? Is this right?
Thank you Marika! Please visit my website for my current campaign to free Lolita, the lone Orca held at the Miami Seaquarium for nearly 47 years! www.origamiwhalesproject.org/take-action-for-lolita And your help with connections for more public speaking would be much appreciated. www.peggyoki.com/activism/public-speaking With Gratitude
+J Blank / Perhaps, but sometmes art's only purpose is to exist for it's own sake. Peggy's art serves an even nobler cause than that. It serves the greater cause of bringing awareness to the plight of our endangered whales and dolphins, in the hope that it will spur others to take positive actions to protect these beautiful creatures.
"...sometimes art's only purpose is to exist for it's own sake". I disagree with you. Who says your art won't inspire people in 100, 200 or 1000 years in the future? Art, just like the rest of culture and even mankind... isn't stoic nor stagnant. It means different things for people through time. None of the art made till this day exists for it's own sake. It's aesthetically and conceptually impossible. Its purpose is to communicate the inner universe within a person, made by emotions, ideas, hopes, terrors and dreams. All of them evolve. Respected art could fall into oblivion and vice versa... but never cease to exist. Art can serve noble ideals, yes. But it can also be used as a tool to denounce what us human beings are doing wrong and portray this behavior in a more "noticeable" way. You know what they say: an image speaks a thousand words. Also a sound, a body movement, a theatrical gesture.
Thanks, Peggy, I am almost crying! The whale that looked into your eyes was asking you for help, he knew, you're the right person! Greetings from Berlin, Germany, stay healthy please 💙🙏💙
The speaker is phenomenal. Her passion is so very infectious, makes me think anything is possible in my life. I adore the beginning video, the sounds of passion for nature's Beings🎆
I agree with other comments which express admiration for Peggy Oki. Ignore the haters in the thread below and really watch/listen to this TED talk. Our world needs more activists with this mellow vibe. She is an amazing woman.
Thank you! Very interesting ~ some people. But grateful for your appreciation. Please visit my website for my current campaign to free Lolita, the lone Orca held at the Miami Seaquarium for nearly 47 years! www.origamiwhalesproject.org/take-action-for-lolita And please share my public speaking page with any universities or institutions that might want to invite me to give a talk. www.peggyoki.com/activism/public-speaking With Gratitude
Discovering Hidden Time Wealth has been one of the best things I've done for my productivity. It feels like I’ve finally cracked the code to overcoming procrastination.
What a beautiful spirit, with a heart full of love and compassion for our animals who all deserve a life just as we do.. Please be like this and go one further, stop eating them... Bless you x
Thank you, Peggy, for what you are doing to bring awareness to the murder of these beautiful beings. My high school thesis in the 1980s was about whales and I had MAGICAL encounters with wild dolphins in Hawaii in the spring of 2002. They are advanced, loving, spiritual, intelligent beings that need to be saved.
We need to have inspiration in this world. People like her who are doing good their own ways. We must have them as idols. This woman is incredible. I feel her work and her pain.
Strong powerful message HOWEVER, this talk is more about whales than it is about following your passion. She brings up living your passion in the last two minutes of the video.
She gave a detailed, contextual representation of her experience, to encourage people to follow their passions. It was only through her love and innate appreciation for whales, that this passion led to her to act on those feelings and create the paintings, which led to her building a career unique and just for her. She didn’t intend for that outcome, she just followed her passion for the sentient, spiritual existence of these animals and got to start developing her success on her own terms, doing what she loves. The point of her being so detailed about whales, is what acts as her credibility and backs up her philosophy about following your passions and how it can unexpectedly change your life, the way it did for her. Her talking points were set up cohesively to make people have an in-depth understanding of how passionate she is about whales, and to encourage people to be proud of and pursue whatever their passionate about as well. 😊
The way Hidden Time Wealth dives into the concept of productivity is mind-blowing. Hidden Time Wealth tips are pure gold, and I wish more people knew about them.
So thrilled to discover such an inspiring link between skateboarding, surfing, whales, art & origami 🌟 Wonderful presentation! Heart felt thanks! You deserve every accolade for your creative championship of the whales! 🌹
the moment she starts talking how whales move gracefully in the water and her feeling the rhythm of ocean,, knew right away that she’s an artist... her words paint enthusiasm soo i wasn’t surprised when i saw pictures of her paintings
It comforts me to know that there are such beautiful people in this world.
Kenneth Hirabayashi Same here. I wish to be someone like that.
@@susux7332 no wish, just be
I believe that there are so many people that amazing
They just still don't know how to find themselves
Roger that 🤙
Me too Me too! Thank God
I don't know about you but when I see her, I see such a beautiful and shining lady.... Someone who loves life and is so down to earth. I want to be like that... Naturally beautiful, happy and inspiring.
I agree. She seems to radiate a calm joviality without having to 'try' to do so. She has a luminosity which shines through. An inner beauty that is warm and welcoming... even in a video.
@Kim Henry lol you should ask her if you could study her face hehehe :p
and some ppl envy ppl with money and women lmao
I agree completly
333身心靈 sending you good vibes.
Beautiful. So true. Sometimes we try so hard to find our purposes in life, instead of just being calm, follow our hearts, take the cues endowed to us along the path, without questioning too much
Yvonne, I feel like I'm struggling lately, doing a lot of goal setting and having difficulty choosing which goals to choose. Have you been successful at being calm, and following the clues offered you? Thanks.
Very beautifully replied*...Indeed (-Yvonne Tse Crepaldi!) I really appreciate* your take away!
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@@BrianTCarter Did you find a way?
Yvonne Tse Crepaldi i can’t see any clues ☹️
I love how she is smiling constantly while talking. Makes me smile too. Such a positive person ♥️
She's not actually smiling the whole way through. On a lot of occasions her mouth is neutral.
Pot is good for everyone. Enjoy couple hits of high quality weeds before paddle out and you would smiling at everyone, even with the one that cut you off.
@@aaroncreates4107 But her eyes are smiling. ☺
“It’s turning passion into action that can change the world” “Follow your heart with visions and actions” I needed to hear this today💕
Better to watch this than the news three days ago!!!
I was literally reading this as she said it..the most impactful sentence in this whole talk. Like u, I feel this is what I needed to hear at this very moment.
Non-native speaker here, I have a simple question about what she said afterwards: "Create your own folds", was it meant as in "making your own impact" our what does folds mean here?
@@CamRebiresyes
* folds in origami or life
* porpoise and purpose
@@exitlevel Thanks a lot!
This is what a TedTalk should be in my opinion... an experience that changes you that you can share.
I really don’t get how us, as one of the millions of species this beautiful planet has, focus on destroying instead of living together and building together. We have to spread love and peace. Let’s have a beautiful place to live in like we did millions of years ago. Where we depended on one another to survive. We are all connected.
Nice fairy tale, but a million years ago we were hunter /gatherer. Probably fought for territory..
I totally agree, people should take their loving place more serious, most think the short term and don't look at the long term side effects of their actions, but hey we could still make a difference:)
@@recyclespinning9839 that was when we weren't overpopulated and damaging the earth so the correlation doesn't really match up to be fair
Every species destroys to some extent. Only humans are apparently the first creatures on Earth that use up resources faster than the Earth can replace them. There might be other instances in nature of that, but I’m pretty sure no animal uses as much resources as humans.
Capitalism
I was encouraged by her quote, "Follow your heart with vision and passion and you will find your purpose in life."
As a result of this video I made a small donation to the sea Shepherd conservation society. I hope that it will contribute to saving at least one of these magnificent creatures.
Francesco excellent! The way I see it, I’m only here on planet earth once, why not try and do the small good here whilst I can 👍🏻
There is no such thing as a "small" donation... Good on ya!!
@@321hair thanks thur that comment Pam 👍🏻
I donated also.
Thanks for telling me about that group. I m glad to know about their work.
There's a book called Hidden Time Wealth, and it talks about how using some secret techniques, you can overcome procrastination and accomplish anything in life. It's not just a bunch of empty promises; it's the real deal.
I love her laugh and her absolutely perplexing youthfulness. She’s in awe of a whale and I’m in awe of her. Everything about this sentient being is pure Love. And since Love is reflected in Love, I am seeing myself in her.
beautiful!
❣️❣️❣️ amazing
i absolutely love her aura and vibe the way light shines through her she seems like such a cool person her laugh has so much personality too 3:20
You always find a way to make it about you don’t you Ellery.
Wow I love the way you worded that
I was also a female surfer/ skateboarder in Santa Monica a few years prior to the Z-boys. I also am an artist that does animation. I had a dream last night where I was in a boat trying to save whales and then went to a circus trying to help elephants escape! I stumbled upon this video after having a pity party about my future, dusted off my tears trying to embrace my inner dolphin!!
Cute 😊
Sounds like you were supposed to see this video, hear her words, feel her passion and reconnect to your porpoise 🥰 🙏🏻
Dolphin medicina!🐬🙏
I hope you find ur "porpoise"! 😊
You should post your animations!! I’m always looking to follow female animators as I want to be one too!!
What a beautiful human being.
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I agree. I just wish she had dignified us by calling us "human beings." I winced every time she referred to us as mere "humans." She used that word over and over and over. "Human" should be an adjective in most cases, NOT a noun.
El ser humano.
My Old VHS Tapes ... Maybe because of our behaviour we are fast becoming "mere humans" in a world devoid of the diversity that we were once just a minor percentage "of". Of all, and everything we do, discluding diversity in favour of a monoculturality mentality that forces everything else out in favour of humans is ultimately limiting, and an incessant push toward A.I. is ensuring our demise as a species. One that is not truly worthy of existence. A visionary repeatedly saying mere humans is a humility perspective. But I could be wrong about this.
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she is smiling constantly while talking, the best argument.
She's done so many amazing things, she's so well-travelled and her art has touched so many. Yet she seems to have zero ego. It's so refreshing. Love how she helps the beautiful whales, orcas and dolphins. It is sad that humanity can be so cruel and selfish but thankfully we have souls like Peggy Oki's, too.
I try to be like her. I love her calm, peaceful, and loving way of being!!
Zero ego? 'I was the only female member', 'Inducted into the hall of fame', 'medal of honor', '(I'm) saving the world one whale at a time'...
@@argeurasia she has to state that. It’s qualifying statements in professional speaking. The audience needs to know why the speaker is qualified to be giving that particular speech. It’s not bragging, geeze Karen. Did you not finish your education?
"...create art that...empowers through participation..." - Peggy Oki
We need more of this type of people and art.
I do not cry during many Ted talks, but did with this one. The passion she transmits from her being is so beautiful❣️
Same, I just sobbed through her entire speech, it was just so genuine!
Same. Listening this to sleep and tears coming out. Emotional talk.
I'm still crying as well!
I did, too. Truth and real beauty bring out my tears 🐳🐬💙
@@mienchen07 me too! 🤧
People like her cause me to dream of a life do-over, I want to go back and do it all over and follow my passions. I know I had passions and creativity earlier on, and now having more life behind me than ahead, I'm trying to find passion again.
It is never too late. As long g as you are alive and breathing you can do anything.
Dont you dare believe rheres more life behind than in front. Reverse that neurosis. The moment of the now contains all the life you could imagine. Dont stop. LIVE!
I envy anyone who has any type of "passion" which i consider a luxury. Just trying to survive in this world, as long as I exist, without much money & no family emotional support, is perhaps my "passion" goal.
Start where you are, use what you have and do what you can. It's never too late. X
Have you noticed that there’s no such thing as behind or foward? They are concepts! The past is not the “present that stayed behind”. It is just a collection of memories. The future is not the “present that is coming our way”… it is a collection of predictions. The only moment that exists is the now. Is this right there that you are experiencing right now.
Despite her age, this woman is full of youth. She shines so bright~
She's the literal definition of good vibes. Her beauty on the inside matches her on the outside.
i've been asking myself what i am passionate about and i love planting trees. i will plant them in a garden, further out and i believe it will make a difference
I'm glad you've found your passion. Possibly can plant trees around the world?
That’s beautiful, please follow your dream
I hope your passion is still burning strong 🌲🌳🌴 highly recommend using "ecosia" if you dont already. An alternative search engine who use profits from searches to plant trees across the world 💕🙏🏻
It will make a big difference!
@@10RBREEZY that would be great
Who is disliking this? This is a phenomenal effort not only of empathy but of action and catharsis. Lots of people spend their time angry and sad over things that they feel helpless to change. This woman leaves a legacy of compassion kindness and togetherness and you don't approve? She is inspirational and ahead of her time. Thank YOU resilient soul!
@@dimitardobrev3296 so you didn't watch the end?
"Bring your passion into action" great advice, very wise.
Attitude of Gratitude Namaste.
To be honest, this wasn't what I was expecting, I was waiting for her to launch into a pysch talk about taking time to let things unfold in life but instead, she turned her passion into action, so admirable, so humble and what a beautiful lady, she oozes positivity and compassion, a true inspiration, I get it now...
I agree. At first, I was irritated, then I too realized how she was delivering her message. Most "inspirational" speakers may be less oblique about their theme, and they tend to be more showy and inspiring, but the energy generated quickly dissapates in the light of our chaotic daily lives. But it is talks like this one that show how we can, each in our own way, make a contribution to change.
"It's turning passion into action that can change the world". A lovely and informative Tedex talk.
You can see her kindness right there. What a nice human being. 🙂
Beautiful
I literary came to UA-cam and said ”universe show me something I have to watch” and this video came up...
Or maybe you watched a related video or searched something similar which is why youtube recommended this video to you.
Compilations Mania yes for sure.. but it could have being any other ted talk.. What we look for we always find :-)
@@elizabethdavy5669 lol, ok sure.
@@elizabethdavy5669 don't listen to the malakas
xtina k oh yea I really don’t 😂
She is enriched because she is tapped into something deeper and has found a higher purpose outside of herself. She is not concerned with superficial and trivial matters that a lot of us in the west are concerned about. She is rally rooted and you can feel it.
what do you mean by "higher purpose"? :)
@@matilderibeiro7059 oh man I left this comment ages ago. She's not thinking about getting the latest iPod or trying to keep up with the jones. She is truly enriching the world around her. When you enrich yourself that's good but when you are able to do that for others that's where it's at. That's what my comment meant.
@@keonr1 you are so right! have a nice day :)
My parents didn't know how to encourage me to do what I loved, so I grew up hesitant about my passions. They weren't supportive if I mentioned arts, like photography or music. They were only interested in such fields like medicine, finances, so I had to find what I liked in these field. I love psychology, but I hardly imagine myself working in that area, I see myself as a calm, sensitive, loving and caring person. I love nature and animals, singing and writing poems. I am 31yo trying my best to come find my true self and it is not an easy process. Sometimes I think it would be the best if I cut out any contact with my parents, because all they care is do I have a good paying job, but they never asked if I feel fulfilled and happy.
My daughter received her Biomedical Engineering & currently finishing her MS in Electrical Engineering at 20. I often told her this: Do want ever you want, just consider two things. Your lifestyle & what's make you happy.
You will never get a promotion, if you hate what you do.
Follow your passion & you'll be happy. Good luck.
I feel you
But what does this have to do with helping others outside yourself?
In order to help others you must help yourself first; if you are not your own source of contentment, she will most likely only cause suffering if she tried to help.
I'm in same state i hope you will get to where you truly want
I was really feeling lost today and like my life was meaningless and this is exactly what I needed... something to show me how beautiful the world is and how there are amazing people like this. 💕
Me too!!
seeing this lady made me cry, she just seems so beautiful
Yes.. Inner Beauty really does move.. Everybody can feel her Vibes..
Yes! Almost the entire video I was on the verge of tears
@@The_jenn_diagram U See.. what U r.. Beautiful Gypsy Soul..
Diego Serrano Same here! Beautiful soul. I love whales and dolphins too so that made me cry... Makes me happy that there’s people like this on earth.
She reminds me of the aunties in Hawai’i that shower you with so much love
Beautiful
I must confess I'm alittle bit jealous. I wish I could be an artist and a free soul. I'm an artist but I'm stuck in a quagmire of accumulated stuff and frankly not following my bliss. I'm now 64 but when I was 20/21 I bought a 2 month bus pass and bused and backpacked cross the northern US and Canada, the best time in my life. I would imagine a number of other viewers wish they had Peggy's energy, artistic expression, passion for surfing and skate boarding and the compacity to modivate her global community to action. I want to learn more about Peggy and the community that supports her passions. I'm going through some major changes in my life and I'm glad the Universe brought Peggy and all who commented below into it. It is programs such as this that reminds me I to am a member of a special living community. Have a nice day and follow your bliss.
all the best... may the bliss guide you :)
🦋
Maybe any of the waste-free, Mari Kondo, minimalism, tiny house, van-life, plant based (wfpbno) movements are interesting for you? There’s so much of this on youtube.
Your sixties could be your second twenties! 🐋
"stuck in a quagmire of accumulated stuff and frankly not following my bliss"..sounds like ur describing me exactly. I know for certain my life was meant to be so much more than this and I still have hope that I can figure my way up and out.
"Imagine a world with no retaliation. A world of love and forgiveness."
I was graced with the opportunity to volunteer when I was in Santa Barbara between 2010-2012. Peggy even gave me and a friend some surfing lessons off Santa Claus beach. Peggy is such a unique and compassionate individual altogether and I enjoyed absorbing her energy and knowledge. Thank you Peggi!!
Sounds so special🥹
Such a passionnate, modest and happy lady...
compassionate and non-vengeful, too, like the humback whale.
Beautiful Soul ❤ !!!
Greatness is simplicity and humility . Thank you for your passion great lady.
humans become humans only when they are compassionate enough to live and let live.we should learn from whale behaviour which even didn't leave the sick and injured ones in times of fatal situations. thanks peggy for such a passionate speech. i really respect your passion and great work towards saving such a beautiful part of nature.
sandeep kaur Much Love to All Things truly 🙇💗
I agree the title is misleading. It should be called orgami curtian justice or riding waves for whale justice or whale call. The speaker has incedible passion and spirit. Thank you for art with meaning and purpose and for sharing.
sandeep kaur ummm no. Sorry we are humans when we are born through our DNA. Human nature is to kill or be killed. Not your first world version of "humans".
sandeep kaur I hope you’re vegan. Otherwise this “live and let live” message makes NO sense. Lol.
hierarchy instilled ego problems only can we evolve past transcending re curring incarnate human life
What a beautiful soul who has done so much with her life so graciously...creating awareness, saving whales and inspiring others to follow their passion. Thank you Peggy Oki!
So heartbreaking, so inspiring, so truthful and beautiful. I am crying because of all the pain humans did to whales, millions of other species and to each other, because of happiness to see and hear this woman, who is spreading hope and love despite all the unbelievable cruelty we've done. I wish we all could follow her in our hearts, visions and actions
Holy sea cow was that ever an inspiring ted talk and so meaningful I'm literally crying with compassion for and joy in her porpoise / purpose. Hoping everyone wakes up before its too late , we can fix our wrongs its not to late. Peace
go vegan its the best a person can do for the environment. instead of trying others to stop sth always start with yourself and see what you contribute to harm the environment and then try to change your lifestyle
Nice
Oh my gosh. Tears in my eyes, both sad and grateful. Grieving for the animals we have destroyed, awed by this wonderful woman. Thank you, thank you Peggy.
Hello Francine
How are you doing?
WOW!!! Amazing talk! Compassion, passion & action! We can tell she is living a life full of purpose, creating arts and social movement. We need more loving and kind people like this. Her smile and happiness are genuine! Once again, amazing! I cried and I'm inspired!
Touching and inspiring speech.
One of my best memory is also about eyes to eyes contact with a marine animal. Thanks for saving whales and dolphins.🙏
How great it is now you are in the world.❤
Thank you for Making Waves with your labor of love, and teaching the next generations to love, connect and protect. Blessings in your way!
What a beautiful person and luminous spirit.
watching her speak made me wanna cry,the compassion!beautiful human
Wow! Peggy just showed us how beautiful we appear when we give ourselves over to a passion and compassion we have for another life.
I grew up in Santa Monica down the street from Baby Paul Cullen in the mid 70's. I am VERY, VERY HAPPY to see what Ms. Oki has accomplished!
She is a WONDERFUL Human Being!
Beautiful! Thank you Peggy Oki, Champion of Whales... 😊😊😊
I'm glad that this TED talk appeared in my recommendation. Such a compassionate, inspiring lady! As an animal lover, I even teared up listening to her stories and now I'm inspired to do something myself to save the animals on our beautiful planet ❤ Thank you a lot for this amazing talk!
I love her grounded presence! xo
ditto, we cal be grounded if we do what we love. Not what others want us to do. Wht we are drawn too
Janelle Fraser This is so cool to see her now!! Lords of Dogtown is an amazing story (movie)
Janelle Fraser Jamaica n ew tod😬
Very relaxed person!
That'll be gravity, love
Thank you Peggy Oki for the example by which you live, the message you share, your work and for letting the things that come from your heart to get out.
i couldn't prevent the tears
she is a very beautiful human being
Same...
She's been cool for decades and will be beautiful forever. Bestest ted talk I've seen in a long time.
Everything about this woman makes me smile.
Hello Joann how are you doing today?
i like the fact that she is smart and humble...hope you are enjoying the show?
By reading the title, I decided to watch the video. It's about whales, and even if whales aren't my passion, surprisingly, I just found mine by simply listening to this lady. I'm so happy right now !!!
What an amazing woman. She is radiant and her communication style is so honest and natural.
What an innately lovely, beautifully compassionate human being. She gives me hope.
As I began to listen to her journey with cetacean nation, my eyes filled with tears, as I was encountering a kindred spirit. I too am an artist, lover of animals on land & sea, and getting ready to be a speaker on a stage! I'm so excited to continue this journey "allowing things to unfold and my purpose in life will follow! Many Blessings!
Hello Elisa how are you doing today?
she's so humble and she has done so much in one lifetime....hope you enjoyed the video?
@@davidsmith-oi3zg yes! Absolutely 💯
@@on.a.sit. Okay that's good to know where are you texting from Elisa?
@@davidsmith-oi3zg from PA, USA. I absolutely loved her delivery and the subject chosen for her talk. I'm just starting my journey as a Speaker. Just uploaded my 2 min pitch for my coaching class.
Her message is love
A Beautiful Soul!
"Follow your heart with vision and actions. Create your own folds. And you'll connect with your 'porpoise' in life ❤."
This woman exudes such gentle joy. Brilliant and very needed at this time in particular !
Hello Angela how are you doing today?
she is an amazing person i like everything about her....hope you enjoyed th show?
I clicked on the title and then realized I had already seen this talk before. I watched it again. She is such a passionate, positive and beautiful person it inspired me all over again
Me too!! I was very pleased to have accidentally found it again 😊
It's so beautiful that someone cares deep in their heart to protect the beautiful creatures that God has given us,THERE are not many people would spend a minute even caring about them,they cannot speak for themselves,but this incredible WOMAN speaks for them and awakens us to help,teach and learn about these beautiful animals,how beautiful is that CARING IS BEAUTIFUL AND I THANK THIS WOMAN FOR CARING SO MUCH FOR THESE WHALES,I BELIEVE EVERYONE HAS A PURPOSE, AND SHE HAS FOUND HER PURPOSE AND IS AWESOME ALL THE WAY AROUND,PASSIONATE A VERY GOOD QUESTION SHE ASKED,....HOW MANY CAN ACTUALLY BE SO PASSIONATE....GOD BLESS HER!
Beautiful Much Love, Peace & Blessings
Key take away: follow your passion, with purpose and action, and you'll find your meaning in life ❤️
That’s so rhymey. Sing-songy. I Love saying that. “Follow your passion, with purpose and action, and you’ll find your meaning in life”. I will not only say that, I will be that. Thanx
@@kat7973 her whole talk was inspirational but I did not understand the last part of what she said.. “Create your one folds” …I feel like she is referring to Origami? The art she created? Is this right?
one of the best, if not the best, ted talk I have ever watched. thank you for your work in this world, peggy.
She is adorable without ego. So genuine and compassionate.
Wow Peggy. You are a national treasure.
The world needs so many more of you.
You are Awesome.
Art with purpose in purposeful action... Magnificent lady Peggy Oki xx
Thank you Marika!
Please visit my website for my current campaign to free Lolita, the lone Orca held at the Miami Seaquarium for nearly 47 years!
www.origamiwhalesproject.org/take-action-for-lolita
And your help with connections for more public speaking would be much appreciated.
www.peggyoki.com/activism/public-speaking
With Gratitude
Marika Bee
All art has purpose!
+J Blank / Perhaps, but sometmes art's only purpose is to exist for it's own sake. Peggy's art serves an even nobler cause than that. It serves the greater cause of bringing awareness to the plight of our endangered whales and dolphins, in the hope that it will spur others to take positive actions to protect these beautiful creatures.
"...sometimes art's only purpose is to exist for it's own sake".
I disagree with you.
Who says your art won't inspire people in 100, 200 or 1000 years in the future? Art, just like the rest of culture and even mankind... isn't stoic nor stagnant. It means different things for people through time.
None of the art made till this day exists for it's own sake. It's aesthetically and conceptually impossible. Its purpose is to communicate the inner universe within a person, made by emotions, ideas, hopes, terrors and dreams. All of them evolve. Respected art could fall into oblivion and vice versa... but never cease to exist.
Art can serve noble ideals, yes. But it can also be used as a tool to denounce what us human beings are doing wrong and portray this behavior in a more "noticeable" way. You know what they say: an image speaks a thousand words. Also a sound, a body movement, a theatrical gesture.
I honestly discovered that animals are more classy and well behaviour than most of people i encountered for real .
Saving Whales and stopping Sea Parks that are constantly explointing these beautiful creatures should be one of our #1 priorities!!
Thanks, Peggy, I am almost crying! The whale that looked into your eyes was asking you for help, he knew, you're the right person! Greetings from Berlin, Germany, stay healthy please 💙🙏💙
The speaker is phenomenal. Her passion is so very infectious, makes me think anything is possible in my life. I adore the beginning video, the sounds of passion for nature's Beings🎆
Angel, pure heart, wisdom, divine, oh my god rarely do I see someone this beautiful. ❤❤❤
I agree with other comments which express admiration for Peggy Oki. Ignore the haters in the thread below and really watch/listen to this TED talk. Our world needs more activists with this mellow vibe. She is an amazing woman.
yes, every good deed and effort helps.
who cares about the title, the contents has substance 😊
Thank you! Very interesting ~ some people. But grateful for your appreciation.
Please visit my website for my current campaign to free Lolita, the lone Orca held at the Miami Seaquarium for nearly 47 years!
www.origamiwhalesproject.org/take-action-for-lolita
And please share my public speaking page with any universities or institutions that might want to invite me to give a talk.
www.peggyoki.com/activism/public-speaking
With Gratitude
I love how much information she gives us on Cetaceans.
She is a very beautiful soul. Very kind and full of positive energy. We need more people like this in the world.
Her voice is somehow to calm and trustworthy. She vibes positive energy ♥️
Bless your heart for the way you've loved living life with such joy and soul.
A beautifully narrated story of heartfelt purpose and passion to save the whales.
Hello Premilla
How are you doing?
“It’s turning passion into action that can make a difference in the world”
- Pegi Oki, a wonderful human being with an aura of morality
Beautiful. This tells me that I have so many passions. End world hunger, educate, help animals, sustain planet earth.
Discovering Hidden Time Wealth has been one of the best things I've done for my productivity. It feels like I’ve finally cracked the code to overcoming procrastination.
What a BEAUTIFUL lady. So easy to listen to, she makes me feel emotionally pleasant 🥰
What a beautiful spirit, with a heart full of love and compassion for our animals who all deserve a life just as we do.. Please be like this and go one further, stop eating them... Bless you x
Hello Jan
How are you doing?
Thank you, Peggy, for what you are doing to bring awareness to the murder of these beautiful beings. My high school thesis in the 1980s was about whales and I had MAGICAL encounters with wild dolphins in Hawaii in the spring of 2002. They are advanced, loving, spiritual, intelligent beings that need to be saved.
Hello Atheria how are you doing today?....she is an intelligent woman so bold and full of courage ..do you enjoy the show?
Hidden Time Wealth blew my mind. I’ve shared it with friends, and they’re all amazed at how much more productive they've become.
We need to have inspiration in this world. People like her who are doing good their own ways. We must have them as idols. This woman is incredible. I feel her work and her pain.
wow,hats of for whatever you did,Because of people like you, this mother earth is beautiful place to live.
Strong powerful message HOWEVER, this talk is more about whales than it is about following your passion. She brings up living your passion in the last two minutes of the video.
She gave a detailed, contextual representation of her experience, to encourage people to follow their passions. It was only through her love and innate appreciation for whales, that this passion led to her to act on those feelings and create the paintings, which led to her building a career unique and just for her. She didn’t intend for that outcome, she just followed her passion for the sentient, spiritual existence of these animals and got to start developing her success on her own terms, doing what she loves. The point of her being so detailed about whales, is what acts as her credibility and backs up her philosophy about following your passions and how it can unexpectedly change your life, the way it did for her. Her talking points were set up cohesively to make people have an in-depth understanding of how passionate she is about whales, and to encourage people to be proud of and pursue whatever their passionate about as well. 😊
I love her...what a terrific human being. she looks so happy. Namaste Dearheart
Bless you sista...I have tears in my eyes as I listen to you here...Ty for your service!
The way Hidden Time Wealth dives into the concept of productivity is mind-blowing. Hidden Time Wealth tips are pure gold, and I wish more people knew about them.
So thrilled to discover such an inspiring link between skateboarding, surfing, whales, art & origami 🌟
Wonderful presentation! Heart felt thanks! You deserve every accolade for your creative championship of the whales! 🌹
Hello Zoe
How are you doing?
the moment she starts talking how whales move gracefully in the water and her feeling the rhythm of ocean,, knew right away that she’s an artist... her words paint enthusiasm soo i wasn’t surprised when i saw pictures of her paintings
Hello Alaska how are you doing today i hope everything is fine with you?
she have got an amazing talent..hope you enjoyed the show?
The women standing in front of her, talking to us is sooooo humble and polite.
She is the defnition of zen and chill
OMG....can't thank this lady enough for the work she has done in saving lives and creating awareness...!