Look deeper -- write -- the wonders of writing | Nicoletta Demetriou | TEDxUniversityofNicosia

[@Dee-Loc-MUSIC90]

The fact that the lecturer is so calm, makes me want to hear more from her..

[@kpop_slay3837]

I'm getting teary-eyed watching this, I am really having a hard time in writing my research.....

[@dougimmel]

You WILL finish it in your own time. Doctoral work is some of the hardest work there is.

[@kpop_slay3837]

Thank you so much sir, I have forgotten that I commented here when I am really having a hard time in writing lol (I mean it is already 7 months ago haha). Btw, I am now at my experimentation part of my quantitative research sir and I think I'll do better because of your kind words. May success be always with you sir, thank you so much again

[@Okpalaemmanuel25]

Thank you so much....I have struggled to be better in writing but have failed to cultivate the practice of writing always...I am even scared to go for a PhD program because of the fear of writing...I dread no more my journey to becoming a great writer starts today

[@Australian_Lady]

Nicholetta Demetriou, thank you for your educated insights and thought provoking concepts for writing. Far from boring, your charm and vocals made listening a melody. You enunciated and spoke with clarity. As a writer, I have, for many years now, created the white space you mentioned, to write for fifteen minutes first thing in the morning. It is a superb suggestion. Thank you.

[@Ramadmurthy]

I am extremely happy to reply to your comment. This is an attachment among the people of this amazing planet. We are scattered bodies but our souls all together. I just wanted to let you know my deepest feelings. Thank you very much. I look forward to hearing more from you.

[@ringmasterblaze]

That was a big exercise in high school creative writing. We started every class with 15 minutes of unthinking stream of consciousness freewriting. Similar idea to some artistic exercises where you draw without looking or without picking the pencil off the paper.

[@enricobasbas7221]

FortyNothing so you just write? You don’t read what you wrote? Or you don’t look at what you drew? Just a beginner’s question...

[@enricobasbas7221]

FortyNothing so you just write? You don’t read what you wrote? Or you don’t look at what you drew? Just a beginner’s question...

[@sabirhusain9162]

I also think that I should write something every day at least for sometime but I find myself surrounded by strange fear of putting pen on a paper but after watching this information and transformative video I gathered courage to begin. I will continue until I feel some sort of miracles in my personal and professional life.

[@dougimmel]

One could take the transcript of this and SAVOR each and every thought she expresses, which may populate each phrase or sentence with vast ideas that could lead one in many directions. This was a RICH discourse ! I found myself pausing it often, sometimes several times in one sentence.

[@chinasacasmir]

Up to this moment, I never actually thought there would be people who upheld this practice, I would ideally wake up in the morning, with the sole intent to just write anything, put it up on my blog and do so the next day. On some days it would be difficult, and others chill- knowing that people practice this very habit is really encouraging for me at this point in time.

[@dougimmel]

KEEP DOING WHAT YOU DO !!!

[@marygracebanares3993]

Nicoletta was able to point out the very germane concept of writing to my class. Such an enlightening talk. I am actually showing this to my students to inspire them to love and start writing on their own. Kudos to the speaker and thank you for sharing your experiences, too.

[@A.G.Birajdar]

One of the best talk I ever heard Calming Meaningful Helpful

[@77pointfive]

Thank you so much for this!! One of the best tedx talks indeed! I ve been writing a journal everyday for half a month now, and all of this is true! It does transform , help you connect to yourself and see what needs to be changed in your life. I re-read it sometime later and see how i progressed as a person (or regressed), how much pain i have or how impulsive i am. Such observations about myself help me to become my own best friend.

[@sandramalone3522]

She is so right. That's how I see it as the morning before I'm even totally awake I write and it's the best I've done.

[@Locke_daisy3786]

This talk is fantastic and filled with such goodness. I write intuitively and in snail mail correspondence as part of my business. I consider snail mail correspondence (a different writing obviously) about holding space and choosing what to share with the other person. It is another mindful way of being aware.

[@AmbiCahira]

Here is a suggestion of a warm-up exercise. Don't do sentences, just let your hand do words. The and though dog dough then why so sow rake barn dog frog goat store clerk and so on. And when these random words have come out and warm-up is over you will easily start making sentences without much effort even if it is a sentence between the words or not. Removing the restriction of feeling like it must be sentences can make your mind go blank on where to start.

[@louisam6126]

This is amazing exercise! Being a teen who is involved in writing in a foreign language, I always found it difficult to start to write as there's an idea, there is an inspiration but the sentenced don't come out easily, I'm either stock in the beginning or just can't express myself at all. this helped me, thank you

[@AmbiCahira]

Louisa M I am glad it helps you! Everything we do benefits from a warm-up!

[@AnyaChuri]

Thank you!

[@alicehuijbregts]

Thankyou so much!

[@zlizeko]

I just cant understand how you can let your hands do words... I mean, all words come from mind. Isnt it just writing your stream of consciousness?

[@socalbro43]

I'm in! I love the idea of finding and listening to my own voice amidst all the "traffic".

[@AnyaChuri]

I too! Although I do know I am a tad naive!

[@Australian_Lady]

Nicholetta, Here you go. The first fifteen minutes of an eye opening July 11. This a quiet intimate space where a cat and a son reconnect. Away from outside distractions, it's the beginning, a string of moments to enjoy. Routines reintroduce themselves, whilst the repeats play. What about today will set in motion or trigger the necessary changes to shift the same-old-same of expectations and disappointments? Much like a seesaw, I struggle with the vitality to do what I know, to be what I can, and reach a happy height of achievement. Then I hear an inaudible phrase, "Who you are is enough to be all that you are meant for today." And in this white space of writing intimate thoughts, I choose to be a gentle guide to myself and whomever shares the sacred moment of creating beauty and new beginnings. Today is the dew of opportunity, the fresh morning air of accessing thoughts and ideas; a string of fresh water pearls carefully gathered from the Sydney Harbor of my mind. Each pearl is uniquely formed, and I remind myself that my struggles are mine. But amidst the solitude of writing undistracted, I have already set in motion the creation of something beautiful, vulnerable, and innately raw. So what can I shift in this waterhole of thoughts? What will I find to day in the exercise of duty and in the reach of gratitude. My next act uncovers a heart that is simply willing. There's never going to be a day that presents itself as the perfect time to change my challenges. But the perfect opportunity is, in essence, what I create for myself today. One small shift is a start. Grateful in the blanket of peace; a cat called Abby, a vase of yellow roses, a blue and gold pen, a room that reflects taste, choice ideas, and surrounds me with beauty. I am grateful for health, strength, and solace. I am grateful for people in my life, my family. I am grateful for change and the string of moments, the cluster of decisions. The hundreds of steps I take today are going somewhere. I am not everything I need to be, but who I am is enough for today. I'm not a child who has no control. My body deserves the best, just as it were a quadriplegic with robotic legs. Healing to be happy is a process. It's a development of thoughts, ideas, and the input of loved ones who see more than you can. They simply sing the song in your heart. To new beginnings - available and ready.

[@the.name.is_kara]

Wow.. I'm inspired.

[@070707SAM]

Lovely

[@apprendredavantage]

I would like to keep learning forever !

[@bang103tunedin3]

This could be considered a form of meditation! Thanks for sharing

[@dominiccruz1201]

I really enjoyed the lecture on writing. Nicoletta explained the whole concept with great clarity and understanding. Thank You for sharing.

[@77777aol]

In stating, 'the fear of being too close to ourselves' really depends on how we view ourselves. I reckon Nicoletta Demetriu, in her encouraging talk, means being too close to our critical self, or even too close to our public-face or mask. In an ideal scenario, we never need fear being too close to our true or authentic self, which is untrammelled and unfettered, free and wondrous. The 64,00 dollar question is 'how?' ! Certainly writing stream of consciousness helps, as Brenda Urland inspired in her seminal work, 'If You Want to Write'; published in the late 1930s I believe. Let's keep writing, free of self criticism; all the while reading good books ! Thank you ND.

[@bsaunders]

"I reckon Nicoletta Demetriu, in her encouraging talk, means being too close to our critical self, or even too close to our public-face or mask." I read the opposite -- that people are afraid of getting to close to the self that is not the mask.

[@user-pb2kg1ng4g]

@@bsaunders Without doubt !

[@ahmeds.mansour1293]

oh, that was great and very smooth and calming. great points, very beneficial. Thanks a lot.

[@c.r.salvador2827]

I am so grateful for this.

[@Kimberley81]

It’s so tricky to try and clear one’s mind and not write ‘so what am I going to write’ for example. Loved her delivery of this talk very much

[@Manojkumar-tm9nh]

I am an artist and when I open the SketchBook I randomly make pencil strokes until I have something to draw, maybe that's what we need to do in this exercise as well

[@kyraocity]

1:20 ethnomusicology 1:55 fieldwork 2:32 research stories and having a voice 2:56 idea of writing that teaches you to hear your own voice. Ppl find writing scary. 4:00 fear of not knowing what to write. Hearing your own voice 4:30 expectation is a great vice. I’m not a writer. 5:00 the simple though not easy task can make us look deeper

[@RevivingElegance]

I will start doing the daily writing ASAP

[@kavanshukla9083]

Just excellent. Her every word is as good as a pearl.

[@leonzhu6505]

This speaker literally gives me ASMR with her voice.

[@kyraocity]

6:01 writing ✍🏾 that connects you to yourself as a practice leads to hearing your own voice. 7:56 gets rid of noise in our head but you might discover your true wants and needs, which can be scary 8:46 writing can heal and be therapeutic and transformative 9:22 your writing is not meant to be seen or analyzed by others 9:40 use writing to listen to your own voice

[@tiff_brtz5]

Thank you, Nicoletta. What a lovely conference, very inspiring.

[@SuperToxic00]

Her voice made me watch this video but its content made me finish watching it. Nice pointers. And so the writing begins!

[@rtj630]

I completely get her writing ritual in the morning. Completely.

[@samkiryowa1001]

you dont run a marathon on the first day. But you keep running a bit by a bit until you finally run the whole thing. 'amazing' .!!

[@liteshable]

What a wonderful speech. Thanks for sharing the thoughts about writing.

[@tomsimpson197]

Even though I've heard this before I thought it was amazing. Loved it.

[@oanakeating8757]

Wonderful, the best conference ever...

[@timkerbashian3817]

great new perspective on writing, especially like the notion of 'Writing Therapy', and perhaps the underlying benefit of improved memory recall and new insights - would like to know more about 'Life Writing'

[@autumn5852]

Maybe you already know more, start the daily practice and find out

[@peterv1806]

This is an excellent video, the message of which is exceptionally profound.

[@dougimmel]

One could take the transcript of this and SAVOR each and every thought she expresses, which may populate each phrase or sentence with vast ideas that could lead one in many directions. This was a RICH discourse ! I found myself pausing it often, sometimes several times in one sentence.

[@peterv1806]

@@dougimmel - Well said. I agree!

[@AnyaChuri]

I wonder why does this video have just '380' likes whereas other gibberish talks have aplenty! Thank you! Pen to paper - noted!

[@kyraocity]

10:12 the simple practice explained. Write by hand to use your whole mind - mind/body. Write without thinking. Move your hand quickly across the page.

[@sheeladas2741]

I got all you said.thank you.God bless you.

[@TheChunder3]

I found this most interesting. I’d love to know how the fifteen minute writing sessions actually translated into ‘knowing’ your own voice. How was the writing analysed to inform? Thank you for your insights. I write a journal every day and I’ve learnt something new from this.

[@timemixchine]

I needed this in my life, thank you

[@kyraocity]

12:22 what to write about? And the need for a deliberate practice. Write a little a lot; consistency is a little by little phenomenon 😊

[@aartimav7743]

Finally you able to hear your own voice 😇writing therapy makes you an angel 😇 💖

[@QuynhNguyen-fe3mr]

This speak helps me a lot, it showed me how to write better by starting a new daily routine. I have to write so much for assignments, about some topics but I scared of writing even though I love reading books. Thank you, Nicoletta Demetriou!

[@GordonTillmanTexas]

Great presentation. Reminds me of Natalie Goldberg's wonderful book: Writing Down the Bones.

[@arlinegeorge6967]

Beautiful amazing soul. Thank you, bless you. All your dreams come true.

[@FleepFlop]

A calm talk amazing !

[@r.mercado9737]

Listening, ahhhh! So true. I love it!

[@anitsingh483]

Remember jack Nicolson in the shining ...he wrote every single day too!

[@maryjofelstead7156]

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[@moo.johnference869]

@@sanddollar252 Who , the writer ? If yes , than the entire world learned of his work.

[@kimlec3592]

@@sanddollar252 exactly. lol

[@ishrakkhafagi984]

Great and applicable

[@fatimaeliot9792]

موضوع. رائع .. .very interesting. subject Bravo .

[@dannyasio8614]

I really love this talk. This is what I'm looking for. It inspires me a lot. I have many realizations now. I followed you in my twitter account.

[@hamzatalib9926]

That's true! beautifully explain mam..

[@ryant2394]

This is kind of relaxing

[@mindaugascechanavicius8892]

quite simple and true words. thanx

[@aryavijaykumar4700]

Thank you all very much

[@learnandgrowrich1899]

Thank you this video is needed for me

[@joaocongo2334]

It should have more views!!

[@suewatson647]

Inspiring, thank you.

[@angelamcclain7276]

Great and inspirational! :)

[@nafeezabolia9724]

Very inspirational Thank you.

[@samkiryowa1001]

Look deeper and keep writing....

[@sahiltodsam9609]

Thank you

[@Manojkumar-tm9nh]

Amazingly convincing

[@subhadravm9973]

I'm going to try doing this...

[@ryant2394]

"You don't care if you spell or not." I wish she was my English teacher.

[@thedesibong]

That was deep

[@tomughazhimo7412]

Wow just wowwwww!!!!

[@joshsblee]

She is beautiful

[@iflowlikewater]

@@akshayadevi1220 did you recover from the stroke?

[@vijayarya9528]

Thank u all very much

[@sfvtkjdrhhdweg3481]

I've been journaling since 2008.

[@healthydudeinmotion]

Awesome !

[@socialmediasakini5440]

Thank you for such an inspirational and informative talk. We have learned from this great speech about how the writing itself can contribute to knowing ourselves better. The writing in essence is the best way of discovering and realizing our thoughts, feelings and personality as well. As far as I am concerned I should say that the abilitiy of the expressing yourself in writing better than your colleagues or other students do gives you gives you more confidence and big opportunity to success in every part of your life.

[@monave2938]

Funny, I started doing this not so long ago, 15 minutes. I right the dreams when I remember them, do you?

[@dougimmel]

YES !!!

[@manikandanu1507]

Wonderful voice

[@learnandgrowrich1899]

I couldn't write continuously for 15 minutes, is it ok to take some time and let my mind wander somewhere so by this I can write my thoughts

[@jannarioo]

I hope to hear my own voice too eventually!

[@Tomiokasan99]

Thanks .

[@johnsexton4250]

I'm involved in 2 disciplines that wasted a lot of my parents money because I didn't really want to study at University.

[@DanielGomez-le5wo]

يجب عليهم القيام بتمارين البطن حيث يعمل الجزء العلوي من البطن. مع رفع الساقين ومحاولة لمس القدمين باليدين ومتغيراتهما التي تعمل بالجزء العلوي من البطن. سترى التحسينات بسرعة. هذا تمرين لعضلات البطن العلوية. سوف يقضي على الاكتئاب والقلق. كما أنه سيشفي عقلك. سيساعدك تمرين الجزء العلوي من البطن كثيرًا. و بسرعة.

[@astolenhotpocket13]

Connecting with yourself.. something I do to in order to come closer to who I really am. I wasn't aware that I needed to hear those words so badly that it hurt.

[@chrisscott7545]

Writing by hand for me was slow to capture the idea in its time. Thats why i moved to key board

[@michaelm1238]

Im starting to find the more I listen to people telling me how to write and what rules to follow I am becoming less creative and in a sense mimicking others who failed to do what I aspire to do. You cannot be taught to be a great writer it has to be within you.

[@ryant2394]

That one lady; just in the audience on her phone.

[@ishrakkhafagi984]

Very good

[@samcolgin]

hello fellow Creative Writing students

[@Bushify13]

Unintended ASMR

[@alliemw]

Yessss!!!!!!

[@samkiryowa1001]

Write with no expectations......

[@SpeakWritePlayinEnglish]

15 minutes a day will turn into hours as time goes by. ;)

[@bariszj]

nicoletta

[@mohanraja5099]

Journaling find own mistakes

[@mylestelemaque2362]

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[@SyeedAli]

Wait, she doesn't actually write...

[@paulgee4336]

Lovely much? 10 years ago she must have been something and a half.

[@LuckyStarCorral]

Women become more lovely over time

[@amituprety6631]

A meditative experiment of GIBBERISH writing...

[@YellowhatDick]

THIS IS BORING! MY GAWD! I'm going to create a Patreon to fund a new lecture series called 'Topless TED'; That would have my interest!

[@Djinga]

BORING, IRRELEVANT

[@rajkumarjena20]

Thank You