How To Transform From Self-Neglect To Self-Respect | La'Ve Jackson | TEDxPleasantGrove

Have you ever wondered what happens when a person chooses to take a wrong turn on purpose? La’Ve Jackson knows how self-destructive choices can create a downward spiral of negativity by erasing a lifetime of positive choices. He also knows the power of a single random act of kindness to shift a person from self-neglect to self-respect. He shares lessons learned on his journey away from a warm family environment to isolation and the desolation of homelessness and back again. La’Ve is now a positive and powerful force for change for everyone he meets. La'Ve's talk takes you on a remarkable journey from self-neglect to self-respect. La’Ve Jackson knows how self-destructive choices can create a downward spiral of negativity by erasing a lifetime of positive choices. He also knows the power of a single random act of kindness to shift a person from self-neglect to self-respect. He shares lessons learned on his journey away from a warm family environment to isolation and the desolation of homelessness and back again. La’Ve is now a positive and powerful force for change for everyone he meets. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@shazzmatazzgaming1488]

This was me 😭😭😭 10 years homeless, no drugs but severe depression! Now I’m in uni and loving myself

[@maxumphampora2696]

congratulations!

[@shazzmatazzgaming1488]

@@maxumphampora2696 thank you

[@MrPersistent16]

Wow that's a great transformation! Hope you are doing well now and feel strong and love yourself ☺️

[@toshscreen]

Proud of you! Keep on being great.

[@JJ-un8do]

@@shazzmatazzgaming1488 once you see yourself so low, those achievements must feel so amazing

[@carterhalbrooks8091]

I lived as a homeless addict for a decade and when I was spanging on the sidewalk, the most demeaning, annihilating, animalistic experience is exactly as he says: to be unacknowledged. Money was great, but the most vital necessity for all human beings is to be at the very least, acknowledged as a fellow human being.

[@pollymat991]

Woooow "people wanting something from me " into "people wanting something for me "

[@smmn722]

I am 27 dealing with depression anxiety and self neglect! I needed this just to care about myself and go to the dentist and to check my weird acne in my body

[@gg-op9kc]

Hi! Hope you' re doing better!🤞

[@XxMiranda7786]

I’m 27 and I relate to you so much! I’m going through the same thing.. I just got my alignment done yesterday and my skin just cleared up, don’t give up!

[@heatherfisher8329]

Positive encouragement for you,at least you are on it . I know people in their sixties who still have not faced their own lack of self care, and always evading learning to self- care.

[@Synth2000]

Go strong my friend I hope you got out of the rut.

[@shogoracing4294]

Consider taking Turmeric (Curcumin w/black pepper) to help alleviate the depression. Won’t say it’s a cure, but thankfully it worked for me. As for the acne, consider using castile soap such as Dr. Woods brand. My acne was bad, and nothing worked until I went that route. I wish you all the best!

[@slicktrillarreal1829]

The worse thing to happen to Me when I was out there was for a person not to speak to me, not to acknowledge Me. Even after I looked them in the eye and I tried to be as polite as I can and they just walked right past Me. That one Hit Me, cause LORD knows I've done that far too many times to homeless people 😪 😔. I need to work on that one man, cause there's no telling who they once were and how they ended up in the streets.

[@ritapadilla9220]

"I saw my friend is sacred exactly how he is" So inspiring! Thank you!

[@socialmediawithrita]

I love this speaker! Excellent story 👏👍 hope he writes a book. This was so inspiring and he is full of heart ❤️. We need personal development leaders like this, who are real with powerful hearts.

[@jennyabades8787]

Hi friend!!!! I am so proud of who you are and how far you have come! This talk will make a difference for someone who thinks that there is no way! Your life makes a difference! Thank you for sharing your story! I absolutely adore your beautiful heart!

[@Safiro2.o]

I really needed to hear this. Thank you.

[@ladylelaletse5548]

This really touched me. I have no idea what it’s like to be homeless but this story reminds me of when I was psychotic and made the decision to be homeless. I spent the whole day looking for my new shelter. Luckily it rained and I knew I wouldn’t make it, I mean I was already injured having to go for physio so even in my mentally ill state i knew deep down I won’t be able to survive. This could have been me just with no help😭💔. Thank God for that rain on a sunny day

[@wellbodisalone]

I like the way he talks about kindness from a different perspective!

[@avertingapathy3052]

No drinking here but depression and self-destructive choices do pile up fast.

[@eltorolocowey]

You were beautifully created by God for a purpose. You have value. This world needs you ❤️

[@marty.l]

Practice self love, self worth, self honor and self respect everyday. Practice law of attraction with your thoughts and feelings. Focus on positive in present, past, future.

[@farahcardenas2328]

I want to thank you with all my heart because this really made me cry the first time I watched it. I always come back here. It keeps me humble and grateful.

[@Dr_Od]

Thank you, Mr Jackson. What a beautiful perspective of kindness! I hope that you write a book about it.

[@scarletroseechos5690]

Thank you Mr. Jackson for your boldness & transparency.. Thank you thank you thank you for being a vessel used by the almighty God!! 🙏💖

[@lunathagod]

i wish him the best of life

[@dr.dianaalexander4009]

Thank you Mr.La've Jackson for speaking. I heard this today morning & each word u spoke was from your heart and awakenning to my heart. May God continue to Bless you to be your humble strong self and a ray of hope for everyone else.

[@toniclark7538]

La'Ve I am so proud of you and I know John R. is too. Keep giving back Love you

[@marwanqannam9400]

The appreciation is your key to the top level of wisdom and knowledge . If you are appreciate yourself the society will respect you and support you . Don't wait others to help you The social intelligence is based on your desire to change your personal perspective of the life . Many people have paid the higher price and sacrifices to reach to the wisdom .they had many of sad memories but they still struggling against the situation . Don't give up someday your brain will be your pride.

[@SymX21]

Sending you blessings and strength to keep going! So much to take away from this talk.

[@Desrayyy_]

I’ll forever be grateful. For every thing, experience, emotion, love, growth, health, wealth and education. I hope we all receive love in all forms. I hope we heal and protect each other. I hope we give people second chances and still learn our boundaries. ❤ he’s a strong man and as soon as he mentioned that the homeless man was him, I cried. I would’ve stood up and clapped if I was there.

[@Freeagent-4-life]

I really liked your talk Mr Jackson

[@TerrelleCheers1]

Kindness goes along way.

[@khany556]

Im living it rn but I'm in and out of realisation and then relapsing. Paying it forward is important. It not only to take the focus off yourself but makes you notice how desperately others are actually trying to help you. We all have demons and good deeds are hard to do. When someone has asked about you, don't think negative thoughts. Take what help they are trying to offer and pay it forward. Talk about what you heard. Use the skill you learnt from them. Breakthroughs will happen often but the frame of mind at the time of the awakening is paramount. I hope and pray you find a way out of the darkness. You are infinitely bigger than what you imagine.

[@marty.l]

Love yourself with all your heart, your mind, and your soul.

[@stacybradshaw4818]

I'm soo happy for him!! I've been there,🎉🎉🎉❤❤

[@ekoone8544]

Tony Robbins has pimped the whole world. That smile is different

[@imanabdalla3997]

I was truly touched by this.😢❤️❤️

[@lasv69]

Thanks for the message brother! Bless!!!

[@dalia48]

beautiful inspiring amazing human

[@ash2694]

Love this, Mr. Jackson that was an awesome ted talk. A true inspiring story !!!! 💗

[@MilagrosIreneLeonRivas-td2yv]

This is so comforting. Thank you.

[@kristengeez]

This was so moving!! I could feel the passion in your voice

[@LaKetraCox]

Absolutely powerful testimony. Thanks for sharing..

[@jonnhowell4123]

Amen. I am called to reach out to others who give appearance of need of love.

[@PrettyToyaWorld]

La’ve-I’M SO PROUD OF YOU! Beautiful testimony!

[@pollymat991]

Agreed. Inspo

[@pollymat991]

Inspiring

[@unzahid]

powerful words.

[@brianaprice2416]

Thanks for sharing your story. It brought me to tears! Very inspiring.

[@claudinelrose]

Wow! He's amazing! Am so touched by this story.

[@perryesther7463]

U are my hero.

[@ellencausey6864]

God bless this man! Thanks for sharing your experience! 🙌🌟

[@ashleyhasnomorals7739]

this is such a great story. I am grateful I came across it :)

[@1432amer]

This is so beautiful, thank you for sharing your story.

[@MsLadiT]

Thank you for your transparency. Your testimony is inspiring. I love that despite your setbacks you keep pushing forward. May God continue to pour his blessings over your life.

[@ashtonmccary]

Thank you so much for sharing!

[@theadventuresofsade9428]

Thank you

[@arlenehutchinson9259]

The blessed hour of redemption.

[@tarawasinger]

SUPER INSPIRATIONAL 🙌🏻

[@amakyemary-louisa4694]

Very insightful bless you

[@luccaloguancio8725]

Nah I’m 18 dealing with all of this bs. Planning my whole life already etc… dealing with all this anxiety bs. I need advices from adults about self respect. Personally I workout and do the best out of each day but I constantly push to do more. I NEED to know how you guys learned to have self confidence along with self respect, not an illusion, just no doubt in yourself ever. How do you reach that point ? What steps did you take in order to get there ?

[@marty.l]

Learn as much as you can about self esteem, self love, self worth, self image being on KZbin, library, online, internet. Work on it everyday for the rest of your life. Work from inside out meaning your inner core being spirit, mind, heart before you work on the outside or outside in which is what most of society does outside in and they remain unhappy because they focus on the outside like if only I had this much money, power, fame, looks, body, posessions, car, house, plane, yacht, etc, I will be happy. I will tell you this will still lead to unhappiness, self doubt, fear, self hate, or numbness which is what most ppl feel, desensitized because that how they are coping with pain and difficulty, they shut down feelings. if you cannot practice self love, self worth, self honor, self respect, none of that matters.

[@shegod22]

Keep truth seeking. You will surely find your way.

[@MjF809]

This taught me Free Louise Hay 10 ways to love yourself. Never quit You are already a success case.

[@MjF809]

Never forget God loves you exactly as you are... Start talking to God like he is your best friend....because he is. Read the gospel of John In the Christian bible.

[@beccathering7035]

Proud of you!

[@Bill0102]

I'm thoroughly captivated by this. I recently found something similar, and it was life-changing. "Your Body Your Temple" by Sophia Wintergreen

[@JeniWright222]

That’s was beautiful

[@leicalove9384]

wonderul poem

[@gemmaotieno4858]

God bless you and keep you safe. Beautiful talk ❤

[@lavejackson1935]

Thank you

[@terryandteresa]

Absolutely fantastic!!

[@lavejackson1935]

Thank you

[@spirituallynak3d]

GRATITUDE

[@humilitybeforehonorsmk2311]

I have walked past the homeless a lot and I'd force myself not to speak because I'm too nice and don't want to be taken advantage of.

[@follow_the_right_path876]

Poem💥

[@CrippledKittens13]

valuable, i wish the audio isn't so soft though. Hard to hear even on max volume.

[@dharavasishth]

💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗

[@luciadick1599]

"random act of kindness" so sad that something everybody should have depends in the randomness of the people

[@MJ-vf1im]

But it doesn't really. It depends on our own choices. His choices got him there. Even when that random act of kindness came along, he still had to make the right choices. We are all responsible for ourselves.

[@keyanmclauchlan1886]

This guy looks like he’s related to Lamar Jackson

[@isaacdominic9187]

How can I get the poem

[@aceventura4892]

As someone who has battled addiction for 10+ years and now has 5 years sober, I think it's a horrible idea to have someone up there speaking who has just been discharged from rehab and probably only has a couple of months sober. There's a reason AA speaker meetings require someone to be at least a year or 2 sober to speak at those meetings. I don't wish it on anyone, but it's more likely a person only 3 weeks out of rehab will relapse rather than make it to a year of sobriety. I wish him the best but think it's a little ridiculous that he's up there talking as if he's been sober for years.

[@MJ-vf1im]

Completely agree!

[@lembrim3107]

I think anybody should be able to tell their story of success regardless how long it has to taken them to recognize the value they have. Acts of kindness, and Acknowledging people no matter who they are can change a life.

[@nahzewilliams5912]

well whats stopping you from getting up there then? if his story inspires,motivates and helps another human in a positive manner then surely thats good for the world

[@numbersabcdefg]

Respect. But not much point to this.

[@pranavgoel3974]

Koi summary batado class me ye video zabardasti dikhaya jaa rha

[@dianediane1245]

Did he say how to learn self-respect?

[@someonesomeone25]

I have no self-respect.

[@Qnexus7]

Maybe because u'r still ''someone'' ''someone''. Become someone worthy of respect.

[@someonesomeone25]

@@Qnexus7 How? I dont think thats possible for me.

[@Qnexus7]

@@someonesomeone25 yeah, most of the time one finds himself in such a position where he can't even influence his external world let alone change it, in reasonable time, but come on, the least one can do is change an attitude towards the word and towards himself. Before changing the world, chagne yourself, or better work on yourself. We can't chose our external circumstances but we can chose our response to them. So start from your attitudes, and be attentive. Thoughts shape actions, actions shape habits, habits shape character, Charachter shapes destiny. You lack self respect? Yeah, how about you take the responsibilty to be and behave like a respectable person? Pursue the highest values you're mind is capable of concieving, be truthful toward others and yourself first of all or at least don't lie. If one sticks with High things for long enough, these will drag him higher. Good luck.

[@someonesomeone25]

@@Qnexus7 I have no motivation to do those things because life has taught me they do nothing to help.

[@lavejackson1935]

@@someonesomeone25 I’ll be honest with you it took me about six months of telling myself every morning that I LOVE ME. I didn’t believe it when I started saying it but the more I said it the more I believed it💕🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@rhidlor8577]

i didnt get anything from this