Living an authentic life: Dr. Maria Sirois at TEDxBerkshires

[@MootBoogie]

I am convinced that she is/was a poet. Wonderful pacing to communicate an important message.

[@mariasirois]

Thank you!

[@cherrybombb_]

This brought me to tears. Came to the realization that all that i am looking for, all that i am searching and yearning for is already within me.

[@mariasirois]

Dear Leslie, I'm so glad you have come into this wisdom!

[@jeannem.stafford2973]

I loved "I'm gonna figure out a way because it's sacred to me." Phew. Perfect. Thank you.

[@mariasirois]

Yes to what we love and what is sacred to us!

[@mulchy85]

She makes grey hair gorgeous

[@robinstanish6056]

mulchy85 that's what you took away from this 15 minutes??

[@mariasirois]

This is a conversation I've been a part of thousands of time. I began to go grey in college, and for me, it was a simple choice. And I love my friends who delight in coloring their hair. Authenticity is unique, particular and quirky. For me grey works. I hope you find what works for you! Maria@@hadrianwall-r7h

[@jaymulligan7391]

thank you for your words. They have inspired me. It's taken me 60 years to fight off the "baggage" I've carried. It's still a challenge but every day it becomes easier.

[@Aranda-frtn]

Jay Mulligan until the last day, bro. dont give up.

[@thehorsebackheroine5950]

I feel your pain Jean - in the end it all comes down to self acceptance and the belief that we are 'good enough'. I know I just never felt good enough and it stemmed from those 2 early disappointing relationships in my life as a small child. I had read those books too...for 25 years (!) We are no longer that small child and it may take professional help for you to realise that. The patterns of childhood do not serve us in adulthood and for one such as I, who just felt not quite up to scratch, I have worked so hard these last 4 years with the help of an amazing therapist, to make the changes necessary and as a horse bahaviour specialist I am to give my own Ted Talk on the 23rd June this year! Yay!...So check it out on Tedx Folkestone in June..... My authentic self revealed at last!! You can do it Jean:-)

[@mariasirois]

Yes...every day our choices become easier - my life is a life of practice. Wishing you well, Jay.

[@HarrietFitzgerald580]

Interesting talk! I think society definitely pulls us down, we're all told to be ourselves, but just like everyone else. It is difficult to listen to our inner voice and be guided by it. It is much easier to get caught up in the noise and chatter of those around us, rather than listen to the whispers of our heart. ❤️ I've been on a journey in the past year especially and deeply believe something unique about myself and I'm struggling to embrace it.

[@shelbynicholson6749]

I know how it feels to 'come out.' It took me a long time to be brave enough to express myself authentically. Yes, yes, yes!

[@billprotzmann3879]

Maria -- powerful talk. I agree! Thank you for being courageous enough to bring Rumi's challenge to audiences who need it today.

[@carljungdepthpsychologyrea1531]

My wife is a vigil volunteer at Hospice, and I know she will find this helpful in her work with individuals facing end of life. Thank you!

[@mariasirois]

I so love Hospice work - thank you for you words and for her service!

[@sroberts2580]

So seldom do we read where a spouse is doing something positive, even if it’s just mentioning his wife would enjoy this is huge. Good job!

[@apologistronnie3815]

The joy of being authentic...

[@rdudu]

Very touching way of speaking. Can tell that it came from ur heart! Thank you Dr. Maria Sirois...

[@mobk9774]

What a marvellous soul. A true leader. Thank you.

[@merrykaczmarek3757]

After 6 decades of trying to be like others so I might fit in, feel safe, and not get hurt, I’m ready to live from the inner voice and be authentically me. Ugh to ahhh I loved your talk, Maria and I’m sending you inner peace, love and light and I’m sending this talk to my spiritual teacher who set out one Easter Sunday to be the “priester bunny” she stood and spoke from the pulpit of the spiritual community that she founded, and spoke to us with bunny ears. Irresistible and irreverent 🥰❤️

[@alexbills5070]

I like her hair. The contrast between her hair and eyebrows looks great!

[@TuwinDiane]

Love this and I will be listening often. Thank you! One thing I would offer is that not everyone will feel the urge to be authentic in our presence, or their authenticity is not of a good heart., but there are those that you can help with your authenticity. just be aware and save your energy for those that truly need it rather than those that would deplete it.

[@WM37980]

I think if we come from a neglected childhood we can never be fully authentic. But we become the ones whose 'time here is not wasted'. Its a wonderful journey.

[@lakshrampal2970]

Wow. I am going to be coming back a lot for this message to get delivered to the deepest corners of my being. Thank you do much!!

[@JeffersonSheila]

I agree with you! This one definitely bears repeating!

[@mariasirois]

You are so welcome!!!!!!

[@arlinegeorge6967]

Great great talk. Rumi ! We humans are here with a great purpose. To love and serve humans. Believe in yourself and do.... Thank you, bless you. All your dreams come true.

[@virginiadavidson7862]

I wish I could click and register a thousand "thumbs up"! You *are* a priest, the best kind! Thank you for ministering to my own priest-heart today!

[@thevillageofnod]

My parents divorced when I was 6 so that kinda wrecked everything. My stepdad is a narcissistic and proceeded to psychologically abuse me and my mother for 10 years. It was doubly confusing because he provided all our needs and most if our wants... except appreciation, affection, understanding, kindness. So at 55 after 2 mentally ill husbands, the 2nd a 25 year marriage to a covert cerebral narcissist, just like my stepdad I am done with making the choices I made before. I exploded my way of thinking to see the truth of life better. I choose the wonder of life

[@mariasirois]

I'm so sorry I didn't see this ten months ago and I'm here today to say that I notice your courage, your openness and your clarity. All best to you in this phase of your living!

[@MrShanti10]

Thank you for sharing such profound words with so much heart!

[@henritero2075]

I hate to be the type to leave a comment about nothing more than a person's looks......but good lord this women is gorgeous!

[@mariasirois]

This makes me smile...thank you!

[@robind.9008]

You have helped me immensely. Thank you! It is my time! Light and Love!

[@mimmycal]

I love your talk. Oh ... My mother was Honey the Birthday Bunny - when I was young . I suppose this is what I have been doing these last almost 17 years. I left the secure life of a 'law wife' . I allowed my husband to step up and be a full father to our teen sons. Moved back to my childhood state. Yes ... Painful .still at times ....but my creativity is over the top. And ... I live in the beautiful unknowing. I was on my way to meditate and I wanted to hear an inspirational all first!! Thanks!!

[@Seekthetruth3000]

The key is having a sense of meaning.

[@astalander6061]

Such a beautiful speech. I am grateful to have stumbled upon it.

[@carylderenfeld4824]

Beautiful talk Maria. Always inspiring.

[@sangmorkuortetteh5510]

One of the best ted talks.

[@DaisysmileAu]

Love this talk about authenticity. Thank you.

[@snowleopard7952]

Thank You🏆

[@LegendarySkar]

You just touched my soul. Thanks for this wonderful message.

[@annaworthington9522]

Thank you. I am inspired and it went right to my heart. Thank you.

[@GG-rk1bu]

This is our time! I love it 💖

[@rsinclair689]

She is amazing with a powerful message, if you need to seek approval from other who are artificial is that worthwhile or should we focus our lives on fake people or should be dispense with that rubbish and independently pursue a true version of our selves and make this little time we have do enjoy life (without trying to fit in) Why not enjoy the gift,, be yourself and enjoy it. Anyone who say otherwise have no business dictating who you should be. Most people are bound by what their peers or Madison avenue dictates. This people are not genuine. Incorporate people in your life who are true to themselves and not "keeping up with the Jones" be genuine at all costs!

[@janebjork9746]

Brilliant talk on listening to your own authentic voice:) Namaste

[@echakarian]

Being yourself is great but don't forget that you still need to pay yours bill This is also part of wholesome life

[@olivezanakis2606]

WOW Incredible talk, thank you.

[@spidereyesburn]

♥ Thank you.

[@alyonavoynovskaya3150]

Thank you ❤️

[@elviodizane]

Simply Inspirational ... Thank you.

[@esther9388]

Maria, Thanks!! Very beautiful!!

[@DoneHQ]

Love this! Thank you.

[@JudithBouchernetworker]

Great speech, worth listening, thank you !

[@connordowlin7266]

The speaker has a beautiful face, voice, and message

[@purepranasam]

Beautiful, thank you.

[@alain3768]

She reminds me of another beautiful young woman (neighbor) with grey-hair. I worked up the courage to invite her to the local bar for neighbors only and there she told me of her plans to move to another town in the near future..... I think I'll soon ask somebody to go out with me :-)

[@FionnualaNyekwapJibrin]

Did you ever ask her out, how'd it go?

[@hollycat6152]

What a beautiful person

[@mariasirois]

Thank you!

[@al1neklara283]

Beautiful!

[@JeffersonSheila]

Thanks so much for this!

[@zacsalad3586]

Looks like a female George Clooney, but that's not the point. Great speech! thumbs up

[@mariasirois]

Thank you!

[@missnuggin]

Maybe George Clooney looks like a male her. 😏

[@1WaySafe]

Raise procrastination to a whole new level. that's one thing I think I do when I notice I am procrastinating. Procrastination , seems a little bit like apathy, however, I was never really any good at apathy, as much as I tried to be apathetic , It just wasn't happening for me :(

[@mclarsen61]

Whaaauuu 👍 That was great ❤ thank you so much

[@sanaa1710]

Fantastic talk.

[@rmcd823]

Tks. I guess you follow the crusade of the Enneagram Type 1. It’s agreeable to see a person that thinks she is happy enough with herself, therefore feeling it’s her duty or pleasure or cooperative telling everyone the method she got there. Very nice!

[@auroraramirez4389]

I liked to spend time with my grand chlldren;s when ever I can.

[@Loreall4Jesus]

Great speech.

[@AprilJify]

Thank you :)

[@gooddogmac]

Love this!

[@ditty88]

thanks, awesome lady! :)

[@fredschwentafsky6993]

Authenticity is not a western virtue. Deception is.

[@tqcbrown]

This is a very sad truth, I am from the "west". The constant need for money suppresses the inner soul. My goal in life is to become congruent.

[@melanieevans9206]

Is Dr. Sirosis not from the West?

[@29aaronjones]

@victoria zabaras people keep agreeing to sell corporate product too though

[@thumbprint7150]

Fred - Deception is a virtue?

[@michaelmpanugo4055]

Beautiful

[@rafaelmendoza3395]

gray hair is really hot.

[@thumbprint7150]

'Sup at your own table'. Brilliant. And so many more inspiring lines from great poets. Bit disappointing that the grey hair engendered lots of lolling tongue comments... wow, who knew grey hair could be attractive... etc etc

[@40LaForge]

She's hot. She's intelligent. She's hot because she's intelligent.

[@AsteriETERNAL]

Yup!

[@mariatheisland]

Wow

[@RonaldArthurDewhirst]

The self obsessed hazards of middle class life laid bare.

[@muckstar23]

the struggle

[@egcowling9657]

When the bunny begins to play then the buffalo also begins to play Click. Later

[@breaktheimage3]

I watch KZbin to procrastinate.

[@tecomaman]

You didn't talk about your authentic self or some change ,are you not authentic ??

[@Kiwiwanderer]

She’s a grey and hotter version of Selma Hayek

[@MrGrapha]

Wonksema weeh wa

[@alexislozano233]

:')

[@MrGrapha]

rombakombaram

[@MrGrapha]

nokka ba bam da dam dam dam remba boem ba dam dam

[@nicktaylor5264]

Watching youtube?

[@Changeworld408]

yesterday I ran around in the forest in my bunny suit and I got hit with a bullet

[@intramotus]

Who the f are these weird ass rich looking people? The Berkshires? wtf? Great talk though.

[@bricology]

Yeah -- it looks more like Mill Valley. Rich, self-satisfied liberals who adore Pema Chodron.

[@MrGrapha]

ben ik dan zo ongenadig voor de mens is daar geen genade in te vinden dat leven moet daar dan de vloek heersen weet je wat zullen we eve rio doen

[@fredschwentafsky6993]

Melanie evans...is dr sirosis authentic ?

[@petrakuehl3111]

no

[@DabneyFountain]

Pablum. Authentic means wearing a bunny suit? How about a diaper, a bonnet, and a teething ring worn to the supermarket...now THAT’S authentic! Hogwash.

[@MrGrapha]

je moet het in de gaten hebben waar het heen gaat mensen toch zeker weten toch

[@MrGrapha]

nooit meer werken aan een slechte boodschap begrepen is dat even feit of gaat dat nog verder spelen

[@MrGrapha]

wie wil jij zijn ik mij jij of die of dat zelfs

[@JAKEAWAKEOFFICIAL]

What’s the double hands up thing about? We know you have no weapons! Lol.

[@MrGrapha]

we gaan geen mankie mankie doen mensen als je dat niet echt bent

[@MrGrapha]

set torma

[@MrGrapha]

gewoon boe boe doen of niet dan

[@MrGrapha]

maka he effe lekker tegen aan knallen of niet meid