Finding Hope in Hopelessness | Peta Murchinson | TEDxSydney

[@Ocean_Strategy]

"You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending"

[@amyh3921]

I wrote that down ❤❤❤

[@mindymay3]

@@amyh3921 me too.

[@KH-xz4ph]

I wrote this down

[@waltporter7707]

I'm a guy on a forklift working the overnight shift crying like a baby trying to pretend I have a cold. Bless you ma'am. You are courageous

[@carloalberto4132]

i hear you man i'm going to heart problems and i'm struggling to keep hope

[@barneyy6942]

I'll give you a hug. I know how you feel.

[@solvikendang4047]

Hey mate, may I say, thank you for showing that you are a real human and a real man. Real men shows emotions and cry. There is absolutely no shame in doing so. Good on you, for being courageous to be able to express your feelings in such a way. I personally an advocate for others to be as expressive as they can be. Keep being you mate!

[@inchrist1883]

Jesus loves you, Brother. We pray you find that everlasting hope in Him who can do the impossible for you and turn around your situation and any loss. Blessings in Jesus name Amen 🙏

[@monsieureki]

@@inchrist1883 Bless you sir

[@invernomuto00]

I can't deal with this now. I'm healthy, I can do whatever I want, yet I feel hopeless and depressed. And then I look at this and I don't even know...

[@judith8161]

My friend, I'm here for the same reason: Feeling hopeless for no good reason, and yet we both know there is something that's dragging us down, and we don't know what to do or how to get out of this.

[@Shan-ug9nq]

@@judith8161 same here.. I feel like I've given up even trying..

[@notagain3732]

How do you feel today ? If you dont mind sharing :) also i wish you all the best and you are not alone , im here for you

[@joey_yangyin]

@@notagain3732 you're so kind ❤️

[@bunsenn5064]

I no longer even put effort into trying to get out of the pit I’m in. I no longer try anymore.

[@ElevatingHope]

"Living in the moment forces us to focus on what matters right now." Thanks for the inspiration.

[@ahujadeep]

Elevating Hope .

[@SharlenesJourney]

Facts my anxiety causes me to worry

Up o gd

Hey o V red so ddd roo

[@MerylKeioskie]

To those who are looking for the panacea to rekindling their inner hope like myself, know that you're not alone. There's a great book from Victor E. Frankl called "Man's search for meaning", I reccomend it. Keeping one's hope is quite difficult, yet for some people, they have the inner fortitude and disposition to have unwavering hope, no matter the opposition or trials they face. Those are the kinds people I truly admire. Hope isn't blind faith, no, hope is looking forward to better things. Hope is about not giving up - it's about holding on, even when it feels as if one is trapped. Hope is internal, and not placed onto externalities but more or less at its core, is sourced from within. There is never anything wrong with holding onto that conviction, it's akin to the metaphorical flame that propels us forward. The will, as it were. And with great hope, comes great patience.

[@cryptofcat]

I picked this speech to write and analyze in class, and this just made cry so much. I love this speech and I wish I could give you a hug. I am so sorry for your loss.

[@cindyhalpern3187]

Thank you. I grew up with two dying brothers. They had Muscular Dystrophy. But having them as my brothers changed me forever. I miss them, yet I remember them with a smile. Their memories remain a blessing to me, so many years later.

[@skybyte27]

I have the same story except with three brothers. Their memories are also a blessing for me.

[@kevinnorton4908]

Beautiful courageous story, I’m a 43 year old guy sitting at his cubicle gently and ever so quietly crying and I have a meeting to go to in 5 minutes. I admire your strength and love.

[@SK-tk6bi]

Consult a psychologist, if you haven't already. CBT is working for me.

[@MaximumMindPower]

*“When you're at the end of your rope, tie a knot and hold on.”*

[@enchantedByVocals13]

@@areyouavinalaff there is always someone to grab your rope and get you back on track💗😊 I hope you are doing well.

[@joey_yangyin]

this, interpreted by a suicidal mind, is the worst thing you could tell someone, but I know these weren't the original intentions

[@casey01204]

Lay in bed, tears streaming down my face. I have a 5 year old little girl and this is any parents biggest fear. You and Hamish are so brave and courageous and that little girl is a beautiful hero....

[@Pikasde]

From across the globe, people like you are enough of a reason to wake up every morning and do the best I can to make this world a better place. May every god bless you and your family and I will share the courage you've given me.

[@Blanca7C]

This Ted Talk hit home for me. My little brother passed away from Batten Disease at the age of 7 and there were soo many similarities between her story and my family's story. With Batten Disease being so rare, it was refreshing to watch this and be able to completely relate to someone when it comes to this terrible disease

[@upstatenewyork]

Glad you found the video. It was upsetting to me but each person is different.

[@michellecave946]

God bless you x

[@joyh5630]

Reverence and sadness together is perhaps the truest emotion of life.

[@chgofirefighter]

@@michellecave946 where was god when these kids were suffering, dying or acquired these terrible diseases? How come god didn’t prevent, stop or cure? Because he simply don’t exist! No loving, genuine father or mother would want their child to suffer. We’re supposedly gods childrens, yet we’re the ones that suffer the most and when you call upon this hide and seek invisible man, none comes to your aid.

[@user-cl6uj5bn2f]

❤️

[@aztradescrypto]

gosh, 30 seconds in and im crying my eyes out. this is every parents worse nightmare. I pray for her and her husband to find peace in their heart and solace

[@amberknisley1245]

As a fellow batten mom, thank you from the bottom of my heart for your words and insight. You articulated every feeling ive had for thebpast year and a half since my son's diagnosis.

[@brunovincent1969]

This gives me hope for humanity. You are a wonderful woman and your daughter is very lucky to have a loving family like yours around.

[@cherry.25]

This had me in tears throughout the whole video...May God give strength to your family to cope with the loss and may she rest in peace.

[@heatherr9599]

So tragically beautiful, & I give that Mom SO much credit for not only sharing her story but keeping it together while doing so!❤

[@laithsleman903]

I rarely comment on KZbin video (probably this is the second time in my life)... I just couldn't ignore the strength and patience of this mother i don't think i will be ever able to understand how she was able to keep it all together while speaking, i am really sorry for your daughter from the comments i knew that she passed away, she was blessed with her great parents... 💙💙

[@ritvajmadotra4630]

you are the strongest lady i have ever seen.you have inspired me.love from india.god bless u and mia n ur family

[@michellecave946]

So much love and blessings to you all xxx So moving and humbling. Thank you. I was looking for hope as I have been diagnosed with terminal cancer and have been trying to stay alive. I have become worn down and feel so alone. I am doing my best to live in the moment and be grateful for everything. Thank you for your encouragement. God bless you x

[@mellobabey1668]

How are you doing?❤️

[@shwetathakur94]

You will be fine.. my prayers are with you

[@kathleenkelly9888]

My prayers go out to you and all who are suffering right now. Never lose hope. Believe in miracles.

[@cesarsalad321]

12:37 her words right here hit me especially hard... Makes me realize how there is never a tommorow promised and how you should appreciate everyone and everything you have in the present. Bless these people and I hope they are able to keep finding hope

[@oskarneal2818]

I went to school with this girl. It was always nice to see her around playground rip mia

[@mohanaak3801]

I did cry twice in this 14 min talk, may god give you all the strength and courage to face the worst if you have to.

[@nthabisengmosehlemosehle7025]

This is alot, I don't think I'd even be half as strong as you. This encourages me alot and it teaches me to stop self centered becuase there's an entire world around me with alot of people who are going through alot worse, I'm privelleged to be where I am right now. You're my symbol of hope.

[@aaronmichaels807]

Listening to her, I felt a sense of resignation, true resignation, coping and acceptance.

[@planbeeindia5201]

How lightly we take our tiny little moments of happiness.....I in particular am eminently guilty of always seeing the half-empty part of this glass of life. Then, someone like Peta comes along and jolts us into reality. My hats off to you and your husband, Ma'am.....GOD BLESS YOU ALL. I am Hindu, and we believe everything happens for a reason - and if it helps at all, we also believe that the soul never dies - it takes multiple births until it has balanced out all its Karmas, then attains Moksha (salvation).

[@acool318]

Peta is such a strong person, living with her fear everyday and still doing everything she can to bring hope. All the best, Peta! You are such an inspiration. May god bless you and your family. Lots of love.. :)

[@marka112]

Cried through half of the talk. Thank you for shareing. This was very powerfull.

[@claudettee.6310]

This was so powerful and here i am feeling that life is finish because of the sadness am feeling right now. Listening to her just makes me realise that people are going throught and handling difficult situations all over the world. At the end, only God gives us the strength needed.

[@HadiMT96]

I'm watched this video while I was kind of sad and had lots of worrying and what ifs but after watching this i understood this that no matter where and what country you live there are always some problems but you should stay calm and find hope and keep going until thing get better. Sending love to anyone who struggles with having happiness and calmness in their life. Edit: Thanks for this video it still helps people after 8 years ❤

[@ediann]

I am so deeply sorry to hear of your daughter's struggles and your personal battles facing your daughter's future. This is so very heartbreaking and I wish she could be helped but it seems not likely but she's blessed that she has you as her loving and nurturing mother and a loving and caring family to support your beautiful Mia.

[@candykandy]

If you aren’t crying, you have no soul 😭BEAUTIFUL

[@kiasams8715]

I feel so selfish crying about fixable problems when you have little babies dying. This really woke me up. Life is short and if have kids you owe them a good life.

[@sdeb3333]

Sending love to Mia and her Family from India. And to all the hopeless people including myself: there is more to this universe than what meets the eye. Have faith in the unknown.

[@jezua]

Thank you for the reminder that there's always love and hope to carry us through

[@duallinguallady-aishaahmed1812]

* I am so sorry, I feel the hardest thing is watching your child being sick. You are a brave lady. Your child is in a better place where there’s no suffering for her anymore. I wish you and your family the best.

[@marieesler3004]

awfully sad. sending love. you helped so many in having the strength to tell your story.

[@hennagal889]

Peta you have shown the best of human spirit to share in this way - I have watched this in the UK which means the colours from Mia's rainbow are shining all around the World and nourishing human spirits x

[@jojojojolene]

You are such a strong and completely compassionate human. You are my hero.

[@WahSakeFilms]

“Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.” ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭41:10‬ ‭

[@Mark73]

If your god existed, he created diseases like this.

[@ZiggyLu-og3zp]

Wow incredible. She shared a lot of great nuggets of truth. I pray for immense comfort for this family.

[@seanlatter734]

Gees Peta, you knocked the wind out of me! Under the circumstances, I sincerely hope life gets better for you and family. Believe it when I say it, our global community is so much better off for having you and your family in it as your story helps others find that hope in hopelessness.

[@PsoPstrong]

All I can do is cry. Mia is beautiful and pure. It's not fair. I'm angry that it's not fair that I cannot get out of my own health struggles right now but I'm not dying, and it's not fair that here is Mia, just a beautiful, innocent little girl who is dying, and will soon. And I am so angry at my self-pity. Maybe it's why people choose to share such painful events in their life with all of us, that like her mummy said, that Mia's life will matter and become and remain an inspiration, to jolt us out of our coma and live your best life for angels like Mia, but most importantly for yourself. Still bawling. I feel a lot of love for Mia and her family, and feel extremely blessed to be allowed to share in her story. ❤️😭💔

[@DONALD1951]

Think about this when you have a small insignificant “ fixable” problem. I lost my only son and I have no patience for people who complain about petty problems. And she was correct when saying Mia won’t be here” physically.” She will be with her in spirit form in the afterlife. An angel in heaven.

[@moewish]

God bless you and your daughter, you broke my heart but also made me so thankful to God for all I have.

[@awrightawright]

So beautiful and full of grace. Thank you.

[@stuhunt6261]

Hi Peta, I had the fortuitous opportunity to meet your Mum Mandy today, we got to chatting about life and the reason she was in Sydney. As a father of two children I cannot begin to imagine how you are surviving day to day, your strength and that of your family is an inspiration and I certainly will be spreading your message of hope to all I have contact with. If you ever find yourselves in the Blue Mountains it would be great to meet, kind regards

[@moniquevamado]

What an amazing family. Bless.

[@llaferriere1010]

You are both Angels.....God put you both here to help us all.....my thoughts and prayers are with you.

[@fretnesbutke3233]

If you have money,give to this dear lady's cause,or St.Judes Children's Hospital,or any of the many reputable charities. If you have time,give it in service to others. If you have neither,why curse the darkness when you can light a candle? Be an example of loving kindness. We can pull each other up or drag each other down. Appreciate everyone fully.🕯️

[@qossii]

God Bless You....Your story allows me to appreciate whatever good comes my way...no matter how small...thank you...

[@angiel2710]

What an amazing testimony. What beautiful love.

[@arlinegeorge6967]

Beautiful amazing courageous soul. Being hope full is the only chance of living when life plays magical wonders. Great talk. Thank you, bless you. All your dreams come true.

[@roeyleon22]

Amazing family - you and your husband are so strong and inspirational - I wish you all the good in this world - hope that you will not know any sorrow in the the future - I`m sending you all my blessings

[@greenessR]

U are so strong and admirable for handing your situation like you did. Most ppl would collapse and go into depression.

[@sonalmisra1419]

love from India, courageous mom

[@zoecalverley9057]

This speech was so incredibly moving, thank you, I send love to your family

[@DylansPen]

One thinks they know what hope and strength is then watches this and, "Oh, I didn't know at all."

[@TakeControl1337]

That was an incredible talk and an amazing decision to treat her like a normal child, knowing everything that was coming her way. Unfortunately, in current times, we were forced to disconnect from our beloved ones and the people around us. Right now, the situation seems very hopeless, especially considering I belong to a minority that is afraid for what is to come, when the majority is blindly trusting a system that made us disposable.

[@ABrokenStar]

made me cry...

[@sunderrchathli4810]

Rajiv Dixit

[@asurapain6822]

Loss.. short word for such a devastating tide of chaos rushing through one's life.. washing away every plank of this fragile existence we are condemned to walk through. The suffocating shrinking of life. Like a burning yellow paper losing itself with every second to an unimaginable pain.

[@ClaudiaDiaz-wx8xv]

Oh my. You are amazing. I do not consider myself strong emotionally. You are such an inspiration. God bless you, your girl and your family. I’m just in ahhh at your resilience.

[@jessestheories7586]

This is so human.

[@anthonystars8933]

A STORY OF HOPE A long time ago, there was an Inuit family high up in the Arctic. It was a terrible year for hunting, and for months the weather was extremely cold. There were very few animals to hunt in the area, and so the family decided they would have to travel south in search of better hunting grounds. When they started their journey south, the walk became long and hard, and they had very little food to eat. Their grandmother was very old and slowing them down. It was a tradition in those days to leave the old folks behind in hopes that the rest of the family might survive. So they said their goodbyes and left her standing alone on the ice. Later that day, a polar bear saw her and started to hunt her down, but she was too slow to escape. As the polar bear got close to her, she took off her big fur mitt and put it on the end of her narwhal walking stick. She then stood there very still and quiet, making no sound or movement. As the polar bear got within feet of her, it opened its mouth to bite her, and at that very moment, she shoved the mitten down the polar bear’s throat choking him. It wasn’t able to breathe, and it died. She walked all day and through the night and was able to catch up with her family, and she told them what had happened. They went back to the polar bear, and it gave them enough food to survive until the spring. So you see, there is always hope, even in the very last moments of certain death, there is always a chance things can get better. There is always hope because there is always God. ... There is a book written by Tony Tymstra titled: What is possible? What is impossible? And What is probable? Proof that God exits. Here is a small chapter you might find interesting....the book is on amazon

[@jerrymanney]

H.O.P.E Hearing Other Peoples' Experiences of struggles, strength and LIVING one day at a time. "Yesterday is history, tomorrow a mystery, today is a gift, that's why its called The Present," Eleanor Roosevelt former USA first lady. Thank you Peta.

[@chrissy0surname]

Hope is the last step in being buried by crippling sadness

[@karengarling8035]

God bless you and your little family.

[@boyka510]

Stay strong, all of you, and God bless Mia

[@jude1515]

Prayers for you, Mia and all of your family.

[@khubaibabbasi5704]

Such a great woman full of hope and here I am worried about career

[@joyclarke8942]

Many thanks for your beautiful message.

[@jeremyzimmerman5603]

Thank you, Peta. You humble, convict and inspire us.

[@cullbill]

You are wonderful! Thank you for opening my eyes. God bless...Billy

[@kanitha1982]

Beautiful insights, and a better life lived than most of us, thank you for the inspiration.

[@melissazwieg2988]

Your love resonates like the mountains🌄🌅🌹

[@AshleySmith-to8vy]

Sending you hugs. Your an incredible woman. I admire your strength.

[@jenniedevereaux2696]

Such a beautiful story what a wonderful loving family Mia has around her. Your inspirational. ♥️🙏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿😘

[@bibichloe]

Thank you, Peta, and you, the Murchinsons... Be brave, you are not alone! Please, keep telling people what you know and never give up. We are so many out there who have no idea about what to do when trouble strikes. And infinite thanks to TED, for making it possible to bring people together in the most miraculous and heart-felt ways!

[@denisewozniak]

I'm so sorry. I'm glad you are receiving support.

[@sivasubramaniam7238]

god bless Mia

[@domais68]

I can't even begin to imagine your pain. Despair and hopelessness should never be a competition. A philosopher once said, "the worst problems in the world are your problems." It's all relative. I only mention that because I don't want to appear as if I'm comparing my pain with yours. I'm just sharing my own version of pain and struggle for hope. In 2016, my mother died after nearly a full year of excruciatingly painful cancer. My family is small, very close and the three of us were utterly heart-sick over Mom's loss. Living with, and expecting, death for many months didn't cushion the blow one bit for me. Less than two months later, my wife woke up from a normal night of sleep feeling so sick that we were both terrified. I took her to the ER, she was hospitalized and died 34 days later from a disorder which caused organ failure. Two older doctors, who cared for her, both told me they'd never seen my wife's condition turn fatal. We all thought, and were told, she'd make a full recovery. To say I was/am devastated by my wife's very premature and unexpected death is a vast understatement. It has taken me to dark places I wish didn't exist for anyone. Both of my wife's parents lost their beloved child and their pain is gut-wrenching to see. Her father is a big, strapping former military man in his late 60's. In 12 years, up until his daughter's death, I'd never seen him cry or even become emotional. He sobbed, as a child would, over my wife's coffin. Burying your own child is as bad as it gets! While my mother and wife were dying in 2016, my business of 16 years was legislatively put out of business. (this way also unusual because the business is fine in 49/50 States except for mine) My partner and I hired a lobbyist to fight the legislation with no luck. It may sound childish and no one likes complainers but I hurt pretty much every moment of the day. I am so down in the dumps, I've seriously thought of taking my life. However, for reasons I don't fully understand, I made a conscious decision to stay and fight. In my fighting, I've made some unfortunate mistakes I think were cause by denial, trauma and trying to overcompensate. Nevertheless, I take full responsibility for them! I'm well aware that, as of now, I'm losing my fight for hope in a big way. I may go insane or break in half with pain but I'm willing to die fighting to try to find my way back to hope. I'd say I'm still sub-hope and running on energy fumes now. You're amazing, your talk moved me and you/daughter/family are in my prayers. I wish I could give up my life in exchange for you keeping your daughter. Life would be more fair if that was possible.

[@rahulnavani91]

james lachs ....its difficult to give you advice when i haven't walked into ur shoes... But life isn't easy Its easy for some, but not most of people There are people fighting for meals, people losing their kids to hunger..its gloomy But yeah may be one day if you overcome ur fight..the silver lining is may be you can fight for those who cannot fight for themselves for various reasons... So you can fight for yourself...so that some day in near future, you can fight for those who cannot fight- using your own fighting experience... Stay there...dawn is near

[@domais68]

Greatly appreciated, my friend!

[@unshelledgaming5348]

james lachs when I read what happened to your life I nearly cried

[@unshelledgaming5348]

I don't know what to say to soften your pain but I hope you have a okay Christmas as good as possible

[@domais68]

Thank you for the kind words. Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays!

[@monkeymanpc]

Man wtf I’m a grown man literally tearing up right now

[@doctorpete1]

Wow, that was amazing! What a wake up call to all of us complaining about traffic.

[@pe9450]

No words dear Mom!! Love you!

[@firstnamelastname9485]

Beautifly sad yet uplifting and hopeful. Outstanding!

[@carloheulens]

thanks for this testimony: respect!

[@aadilsumermomin3396]

It made me cry. More love and power from India to you.

[@francismausley7239]

"...the bounties of God never cease to flow upon man. If viewed from one perspective they seem to decrease, but from another they are full and complete. Man is under all conditions immersed in a sea of God’s blessings. Therefore, be thou not hopeless under any circumstances, but rather be firm in thy hope." ~ Abdu'l-Baha, Baha'i Faith

[@AmyStruloeff]

God bless her.. the power of joy love and hope give her a sense of hope.. thank you so much for sharing ma'am. Much love and respect.

[@ujjuhajira9776]

Lost all my hope but somewhere its still there

[@jannn7454]

Love to you ❤️ there are many many humans full of kindness. I've learned that myself during a time of disability. I think it takes hardship to bring out the best in us ❤️🌺

[@adriennevanstaden9460]

God Bless your family....thank you for sharing.....you have beautiful children....😍 😍 😍 😍 😍

[@davewright117]

Such an amazing woman

[@tishamanda36]

How horrible I cant even imagine how devastating. I would wonder everyday why my child with the chances so slim.

[@fukyu3162]

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[@zaggy3110]

Being hopeless is NOT the end. It`s the beginning. To be hopeless means to be free from lies, free from illusions and free from self-deception When religions based on hope, such as Christianity, finally die, humanity will have taken a giant step forward

[@Tuijjcc]

Cried. God Bless you and yours. Courageous Mia. Courageous all of u. ♡♡♡♡♡

[@nrtnrt6676]

Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

[@softyat]

My heart feels so heavy thank you so much for sharing this with us

[@davingidish6126]

Bless your family and Mia.

[@rishiraj4500]

That made me feeling strong enough to do ...!!!god bless u dear