Finding Hope in Broken Dreams | Liz Wiseman

[@MimiWest]

Liz Wiseman never disappoints! I was in tears before 0:30. A beautiful, deep reflection on sorrow, joy and the beauty of broken dreams. Thank you for sharing!

[@daspicsman]

My wife would clean the playroom for my kids when they were younger. Always bugged me that she didn’t make them help. But she’d get it cleaned up and put away and it was perfect. The kids loved it. Their imaginations came alive and my wife and I would smile and walk away. Not an hour later I’d go in there and it was a disaster. Like epic disaster! And I’d be bummed that all that hard work went to waste. But within a day or two she would have cleaned it all up again so that they could go in there and work their magic again. Then one day my wife put a decal above the door that says” please excuse the mess. Our kids are making memories.” And I learned from my wife that sometimes other’s happiness is more important than my own, and her happiness was providing joy to her children.

[@cinnamondan4984]

Mormons always striving for perfection which is awesome.

[@emaartamor]

How can 17 people dislike this wonderful and touching talk? I'm in tears. I have and continue to feel the Saviours strength in this past very hard year. He truely picks us up when we struggle.

[@TheAAnne123]

Elisa Amor why are there so many anti-Mormon people watching and commenting?

[@bonnylouwho76]

Oh Lisa, so many times in life, we feel compassion love and understanding for everyone but ourselves. This is so perfectly marvelous,an inspired set of values and tools with which to develop a more positive outlook and to develop hope for ourselves that can blossom outward to others. LOVE!

[@cynthiamarble8384]

Bonny Tew i

[@noahclark7603]

People dislike videos to tell KZbin the videos they want on their homepage it doesn’t mean they’ve watched the video.

[@stardustgirl2904]

Some people never hear the message, but give a thumbs down just because they dislike the church!

[@stormythelowcountrykitty8463]

This is really good. These videos make me reevaluate my view of the LDS Church.

[@denisekarikari146]

My name is Denise. I'm happy to know that no matter our differences, or where we are,or from, or going. We are from the same creator and He gave us something that makes us the same. To show that up high ,we are one family. And He is our Father

[@CarolsCurrentObsession]

So true, Denise! One Father, whose children we all are. Brothers & sisters all, no matter our circumstance. 💝

[@vendingguy47]

True healing comes from our relationship with God.

[@danielmoore4024]

Sharing mistakes can help others, at my job I tell the students what mistakes I made when I were in their position. They come to know that the mistake they make nearly everyone makes, they then stop viewing themselves as failures and gain more hope of success.

[@guillgjertson4179]

In a world that needs hope so very much, I thank you for sharing this message! 😇

[@shaleceelynneartdesign387]

I needed this talk. I wish I had the life I wanted by now...it’s so discouraging to have unfulfilled dreams. It makes you feel like you haven’t done or been enough. Glad to know we all have challenges and are in this together.

[@soadsing928]

You are right Shalece, it is so easy to notice our mistakes and minimize our small accomplishments. I loved in a Come Follow Me Lesson, several weeks ago that a quote from President Henry B. Eyring was cited, he said that he asks Heavenly Father to help him see the things he has made right and not focus only in the wrong things he has made. Thanks for sharing your insights, because many times I feel the same. I know that Heavenly Father loves us. He wants us to be happy and is so proud of our efforts. As President Nelson said: ¨The Lord loves effort.¨ Keep striving you are doing great and are an inspiration to so many! Hugs!

[@gaymichaelis7581]

Thank you very much to Liz Wiseman! This was wonderful! I truly adore this! I’ve watched other “ Hope Works”, and they were generally wonderful also… But I feel like perhaps this was the best one I have heard so far! Or that I got more out of it! And/or it has been a while since I have watched another “Hope Works“! Loved your story about your sons and yourself, etc.… And your whole story about the Japanese piece and it being broken, etc., and allowing your son to glue it back together, etc.! And how you ended up making what was potentially a very negative outcome into a very positive one!

[@espariera3554]

Thank you sister Wiseman for sharing your testimony.

[@Child-of-God]

Your talk brought back something I learned about years ago. May I suggest you look into Kintsugi, also known as Kintsukuroi. The Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with lacquer dusted or mixed with powdered gold, silver, or platinum. As a philosophy, it treats breakage and repair as part of the history of an object, rather than something to disguise or discard. Kintsukuroi is a way of living that embraces flaws and imperfections. When a piece is repaired it is considered even stronger and more beautiful. As you suggested with your broken piece, the damage is now part of it's history and it became even more precisely because your experience. You may want to consider spending another day, with your son, adding a little "gold" to your statue and to your wonderful, golden story. Thanks for sharing.

[@clarissesivyer-jones4429]

I remember one of the apostles used it as a type of parable in a talk several years ago

[@michellenelson6571]

This is so refreshing and funny also true, love it.

[@rajaniravi5685]

Very energetic testimony. May God bless you madam. From Indian Christian.

[@reinapereira7313]

Thanks so much 🌠💝 Love you.

[@thatwiseolddude]

What a superb and inspiring talk, thank you!

[@cynthiapadget5770]

Thank you for sharing this inspiring message of hope. Bless you.

[@sophiat2058]

Beautiful

[@Coasterking]

I have learned a lot about God in my 18 years of life, and I have for as long as I can remember, had unwavering faith in Him. Only in the last few years, but more specifically this last month, I have learned many new things about myself that were previously a mystery. I have come to discover that my biggest struggle in life, is myself. I am highly doubtful in my own abilities and potential, causing me to give up on things or simply never even try doing the things that I have a strong desire to achieve and accomplish. If I struggle to do something or it doesn't come out good enough, I find myself abandoning the project, feeling that I am failing at it. I have also known and felt God's love for me and I am so very grateful for that. But at the same time, I also feel like I will never find someone who will love me for who I am, mistakes, brokenness, and all; someone to be my eternal companion. I have this overwhelming feeling that at some point, somehow, I will just ruin it, and it is something I cannot bear because it will be my fault. I am extremely forgiving of others, even to a fault if that is possible, yet struggle to forgive myself of things I know are so trivial. I all too often blame myself for other peoples actions. Let me provide an example. I live in a small town, and our ward is also very small. I often find that people aren't interested in becoming friends, which is their choice I guess, as much as it hurts. But then, I take it as I must be doing something wrong, I must be unlikable, this must be my fault. Whether it is true or not I am not sure, but I have a suspicion that I am being too hard on myself. I wish I wasn't, but I don't know how not to. So now at least I know what the problem is, whereas before, I did these things unaware of the underlying cause. But I have yet to find a solution. I feel like talking about it will help, but since I don't have any friends, I am resorting to the comments section as you see here. I wish this wasn't such a negative comment, but I am just trying to do my best and overcome this.

[@hopesndreams5033]

I don't know how to say, that comment made me really want to...support you somehow. I really really hope you overcome that problem. Good luck. ❤😊

[@donaldjameschristensen6688]

So grateful to hear this at exactly -now. There's hope!

[@octo8tako]

Thank you

[@josephinet36]

She was my seminary teacher!!!

[@stardustgirl2904]

Oh that's awesome!🙏🏻💕

[@chloelarsen3659]

That's so cool

[@carolswarbrick1722]

I saw this again, well worth getting things in perspective... 🇬🇧

[@sabi_stray83]

Nice to see someone else's mess. In the age of social media lies, it is so important to remember this advice.

[@taylorpuella]

There is this Japanese concept called wabi-sabi-it is a belief that there is beauty in the imprefection. I feel that this fits perfectly (ironically) to what is being taught-the gospel of Jesus Christ is about finding the beauty in imperfection.

[@ChadAtkinson]

Wonderful, uplifting counsel that resonates with my own experiences and learnings. Thank you

[@lohanycruz8694]

Thanks for sharing ❤️ I really needed to hear this talk today!

[@bethgiven8440]

I really needed to hear this today! Thank you ❤️

[@vendingguy47]

Vulnerability = Courage

[@donnabrownbowles3525]

Beautiful just beautiful 💗 Life is full of problems waiting to be solved. We call math problems and view them as challenges to be solved. When they're solved we feel a great sense of accomplishment and we grow in learning. So obstacles in our life are actually opportunities to grow,. Thank you for sharing it helped me to ponder a deeper understanding of life. When working with stained glass we vview an accident of, a child breaking a glass, dish or any perceived, "thing of balue," as a soon to be work of art... and save it to be melted in a beautiful stained glass. "Broken but not defeated. " Thank you God for the atonement. Jesus being broken on the cross but not defeated. ❤❤❤

[@VirtuousPraiseworthy]

I guess the breakdown for me is that the Church for me always used to talk about (and still does at General Conference) teach and laud the ideal, and now the church finally acknowledges that people are broken and need help, but they need unofficial leaders to do it rather than talking this way from the pulpit, and I'm supposed to forget they just taught "the ideal" for 150 years.

[@izzyunlocked2868]

This was exactly what I needed today! thank you so much!

[@MarleeCraig]

I absolutely loved this, this is beautiful counsel for all of us it has certainly helped me to see things differently. I love this channel and all the god inspired words shared here, god bless you and thank you.

[@missionaryjesuschristbless6646]

I love this video so much it's is telling the truth about hope Faith happens Jesus Christ bless you with love hope Faith happens joyful i always want to get married in the Dallas Texas temple and i always want to serve a mission as a missionary i love to studying out of the book of Mormon and the Bible

[@1mssunrise]

Thank you for this talk, it was something that I really needed today.

[@Rudyard_Stripling]

Wow, exactly what I needed to hear and learn.

[@joniluke9945]

Don't judge the 17 people. Good for you that you felt the spirit. We need less judgement!

[@exodusfrombabylon6783]

Thank you this is beautiful so many amazing insights love it

[@EversonR]

Thank you so much I know this church is true

[@vendingguy47]

Great beauty can come from what is broken.

[@VirtuousPraiseworthy]

She talks about eschewing obsessive perfectionism. Love it. BYU's mission statement starts as follows: "The mission of Brigham Young University - founded, supported, and guided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - is to assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life." I fear the quest is the mission and only goal.

[@peggybogar3059]

Very nicely told, thank you.

[@zellez9477]

Love love love

[@denisekarikari146]

Thank you all for who you are,and patching the missing piece in a part of the existence,in someone's life out there. Your reward from the universe is much greater and whatsoever you do,has already or will be done to you

[@cesiabravo7815]

I love this talk, really spoke to me

[@jacobandersen6075]

Amazing.

[@kindisansah649]

very uplifting

[@lyndsiemmiles]

Thank you.

[@paulogilvie4762]

Thank you Liz

[@VirtuousPraiseworthy]

I like this style, and it doesn't feel like our Church.

[@sidneyklosteren6581]

Love this!!!!

[@SYRUPISIT]

Beautiful perspective

[@kimfawcett1725]

Thanks for this.

[@Darignobullseye]

Fantastic! Thank you! I stopped using the word perfect. I am becoming more complete every day. 😉

[@FromG2eminor]

Yep, im a piano teacher. I learned to replace the word perfect to progress.

[@SeerOfTime577]

This was great! I constantly think of You Will Be Found.

[@bonnylouwho76]

I love that song as well. I desire to sing and to share it with my family and others. I lost my God given vocal gifts to severe illness and I an trying so hard to gain it back as it hurts my heart not to be able to share Heavenly Father love of His children through the tool of my voice that I was given. Only for His Glory not mine.

[@kimberlytousley3450]

❤️

[@RisLar74]

I needed to hear this today. Thank you !

[@chriswood9502]

I needed this, thank you

[@churchofjesuschrist]

You're welcome! We're glad you enjoyed the video. Take care!

[@deegrappendorf5300]

Such great advice!

[@Onlinesully]

yes she is right that admitting to failure within a team can bring then together But it's a different story when one is fired for shortcomings

[@lanceapplegate5733]

Inspirational use of Language arts.

[@mikemailei4491]

wow! drop the mic!boooom

[@graciereyna4121]

WOW!😮

[@sariah2538]

Dear Evan Hansen is my Favorite Musical!! I love that Broadway sometimes teaches gospel principles

[@kategreaves_daisies1000]

A Ted X-Jordan Peterson-Mormon-style talk

[@scorchstorm588]

I love this video. Insecurity is a vicious beast.

[@vendingguy47]

How do we learn to appreciate the imperfections we have?

[@thegoodstuff8717]

The guy on the right in my avatar after a long battle with a deadly disorder now serves with the Lords army of angels. All is well.

[@DavidMcgee957]

If there is hope for me??

[@shairabernardo1172]

do we have a transcription for this video?

[@churchofjesuschrist]

Hi, thank you for your question. You can find the transcript below the video kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJLFZZZ3h798itU where the download, clip and save options are. Click on the "..." next to the "SAVE" and press "show transcript".

[@faithworkingthroughlovepau7625]

Do you believe in the resurrection? ✝️ ( after 4 days in tomb.. Can any one come back to life? ) Do you remember what Jesus said to her? Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?” ( John 11:25-26 ) The Dreams of Lazarus were broken when he died! In the real life of his family and community, they had NO hope that he will ever come back to life again on this earth! Jesus can make 'whole' what is broken!... bring back to 'life' what is dead!... Remember, what Jesus said in the verse (Luke 18:8)? Will He really find 'FAITH on the earth'? I believe God can RESTORE my career and my family back in peace 🕊️🙏 to serve in humility with love ❤️ 🇮🇳

[@lawrenceredfilm8650]

lds tedtalks??

[@endcoral282]

This is great, but has she ever listened to dear even hansen? She missed alot of it and she didn't explain the song very well. It was a great talk though

[@lizwiseman8525]

Yes, saw DEH twice on broadway and listened to soundtrack many more times. I had to sum it up in very few words. so apologies to the DEH creators if I didn't do it the justice it deserves.

[@artakzarobyan9556]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🤵🤵

[@vendingguy47]

Dear Evan Hansen.... can't wait to see it

[@ekbergiw]

Wabi Sabi

[@Congo902]

She trys to pack to much in , had she just kept it simple

[@zanelegeire8683]

"We can post what is rea,l rather than filtered..."; this on a site that CENSORS any and all comments that are less than adulatory about these carefully scripted and staged presentations. Lack of self-awareness, anyone?

[@churchofjesuschrist]

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[@Onlinesully]

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints I honestly think that is true. I have made several comments where I disagree strongly but hopefully respectfully said, and they are not taken down.

[@vendingguy47]

The world only offers cheap Band-Aids

[@emptybusseat]

So is supposed to be like a Mormon Ted Talk? Lol

[@Nonofyourbussiness15]

Yeah pretty much :D

[@ralfrodriguez8885]

Says so right on the name of the channel.

[@LTS775]

Beautiful