Sakinah Hofler: How creative writing can help you through life's hardest moments | TED

[@ojxolape]

When my father passed a few years ago, writing was the only way I could feel anything for a long time.

[@eitansalama2921]

G bless :)

[@omanbey8347]

May Allah bless you and give you patience

[@Grecianmythteller]

Same. Hope you feel better ☀️

[@bilikdotid]

May God bless you

[@mariacristinaleite5511]

God bless you!!!

[@1.5Koreans0.5American]

Whenever I feel furious and desperate, I write down my feelings and it helps me A LOT.

[@funkycowie]

I am 10k+ words into writing a fiction book that I have wanted to write for years. I started just before Christmas and write 200+ words a day as part of a 75 day challenge to myself where I am seeking to improve my mental and physical health.

[@thedailychailatte]

All the beat with the book. ❤️

[@saraH-yu1mx]

I have had an idea for a fiction(series) since leaving my abusive relationship 3 years ago. I feel inspired to finally move forward. Congrats and keep going!

[@anselangel5756]

Best of luck

[@kirstinstrand6292]

@@saraH-yu1mx same to you Sara!

[@lizzvherrera]

please let us know when its published, if youre open to sharing your work!

[@artema.]

I used to write a lot of poetry as a kid whenever I felt bad. Later it turned into more letter-like writing, either directed to myself or the person that happened to hurt me that time. Now I sometimes write music to deal with the thoughts I can't put into words. Writing, in any shape or form, has helped me process my emotions so much through the years. It's one of the first things I tell people who are looking for solutions when something is nagging at their mind. Write it down, and feel the weight drop off your shoulders.

[@yasmeenelawam3285]

You are such a great woman .. this is powerful and you deserve all respect.

[@aisadal2521]

I definitely agree with this, since it's allowed me to deal with and process my trauma and depression

[@ELECTECHNUT]

Fear and ignorance cause a lot of pain for innocent people. Thanks for sharing.

[@Adham_tarek]

To learn English ,guys, you should only do one thing. you should practice. Yaeh practice try to go back in time and imagine yourself as a baby. How could you learn your mother language? By listening, right Listening and trying to speak. try and make mistakes. it's fine, But in the end i promise you. you will do it

[@bilikdotid]

Thanks🔥

[@ibra81m]

Practice makes proficiency

[@bilikdotid]

@@ibra81m I agree

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@@bilikdotid thanks

[@gehadmamdouh7695]

Yes iam do it

[@NickHey]

Writing creative, fantasy or science fiction stories as I think of them, usually in stressful times is such a wonderful way to get through it all

[@rubberbiscuit99]

Writing is a magical alchemical act. It is important to understand that there are people in the world who believe that the only way to lift themselves up is to bring someone else down, and they do it to give their shame to another person. We must not accept their shame as our own.

[@こなた-m1o]

PREACH.

[@Rocketscientist66]

I have the greatest respect for this young lady. She said it, how it is. I wish I could shake your hand! There are so many people suffering, so many people who feel invisible because other people ignore them, ignore their pain. Just sayin I‘m no exception. I‘ve been on both sides. The fear of standing up for someone else‘s rights, is paralysing. Even for your own rights, it‘s never easy. You sometimes think, ahhh just don‘t take things so personal, they didn‘t mean it that way. But they did, and they thrive on your pain. And when someone else is being bullied, onlookers are just glad it‘s not them. The point is: We all have only one life to live. So how can any human being waste even 1 second on hate crimes? When love, respect & empathy are so much more powerful! Now I‘m going to listen again to this awesome talk.

[@Je.rone_]

I don't know much about creative writing but I definitely like to write clears up your thoughts

[@chinasacasmir]

This Tedtalk, hits me in the deepest emotional side of my life. It brings back a story I have decided to hide forever, I'm really wondering what I'll do with this newly founded discovery of the dangers of silence and the importance of telling a story, one chooses to hide. Whew!

[@YaGotdamBoi]

I could not agree more! I have a BFA in creative writing, and beside all the technical training, it is still one of the most cathartic things to turn to when in a moment of tension. Even more fictional writing can help open up the channels to let you process things you’ve experienced if writing directly from your own perspective is too close, too intimate for comfort.

[@CynthiaMorris]

This is the best thing about writing I've seen in the decades I have been teaching and writing about writing. Thank you, Sakinah.

[@wenshan9101]

Writing is therapeutic. It gives you the place and time to express your deepest thoughts, often those which we suppress and find it hard to articulate. Cdl George Pell wrote while in prison for a heinous crime he did not commit. It certainly is a way to communicate with your soul and find healing

[@syahierb3776]

beautifully said 👏🏽

[@nadahmekhlef7948]

You go through difficult times, your experience and courage come from the pain you feel. God bless you

[@rosemaryhuehmer9215]

True… creative writing is a huge coping tool that works for myself thanks to my group writing therapy. I appreciate the teaching you share

[@rababalayoubi9480]

Love and respect to you and your precious Hejab 💚

[@MsJazz219]

She’s amazing, this was so inspiring and insightful

[@zainebkallel4547]

You are such a powerfull woman ! All my respect 🙏god bless u❤

[@mieyzah2412]

I used to deal with getting bullied by other students when I was in primary school. Back then, the only thing that keep me being strong was writing. I write everything in my diary, and sometimes I write poems. These days I easily getting sad and frustrated and anxious. I think I really have to write again.

[@rneliv1544]

Wow! It saddens me that happened to you, but inspires me how strong you are

[@arlinegeorge6967]

Beautiful impressive story telling . Thank you, bless you. All your dreams come true

[@TrueCrimeQueen]

LOVE YOUR CHANNEL! STAY SAFE OUT THERE YOU GUYS 🙏

[@nadinepereira576]

Love and Light to you, Thank you 🙌🏼

[@proudman6153]

Wow. This is powerful

[@westzeus6756]

Writing makes me feel like I'm impacting or will be impacting knowledge and wisdom.

[@melina3400]

So brave. 😀👍 I am really touched.

[@geraldmerkowitz4360]

HOLY COW that conclusion was epic!

[@sherylsteinhauer6919]

I loved this talk!

[@nevermore7373]

Writing is like religion, biblical, prophetic, and eternal, it truly shows how much we actually are religious, whether we know it or not. Creative writing is beautiful and even if no one does it on a conventional basis of creating stories, at the very least, write your feelings down, baptize yourself, expel those demons. Also, as a black man myself, I know that feeling all too well, speaking up for yourself in the work place, just to have no one stand up for you, no one takes you seriously, and you're forced to go along with it, if you complain, it's your fault. It's a sick world we live in, but we're still trying.

[@RakibuBrighton]

In Islam, the first thing The Almighty Allah created was a Pen🖊. This shows you how powerful means to write ✍. What an inspiration!!!

[@korneliamidun8958]

I love writing cuz there many things I can't share to anybody

[@lune333]

the way she’s breathing heavy into the mic feels like i’m in a non consensual asmr

[@israaghazi422]

Thank you for this.

[@tevinwebb]

Powerful! 💪🏾...

[@tjjohnson1151]

Thank you for sharing and the tips😊

[@kennethbillings614]

Just look at Rod Serling. He gave us the original Twilight Zone. He used writing to help with his trauma from WW2.

[@Tacit_Tern]

Hemmingway as well

[@sharmaineSLH]

This was an empowering talk, thank you!

[@angelachicken4141]

I loved this. Brilliant,

[@ericalissette2078]

I thought about taking a creative writing class in college but not sure if it will be hard. I struggle to write papers that are over 4 or 5 pages. I do enjoy writing about topics that I enjoy or interests me. My government teacher had us do a 10 page research paper for a major grade. If we failed the paper, we pretty much was going to fail the class regardless of your test grades. Needless to say I couldn't even finish 10 pages. If my government teacher had us write a 10 page paper, imagine how Long the papers are in creative writing class.

[@tjjohnson1151]

Powerful 🙌🏾

[@TheBoRa1991]

This is powerful!

[@JoeMullings293]

Thank you for sharing!

[@2passportsandpostcards]

Loved the ending! The story is amazing. Well, you are. And from NJ! Power to you, sister. I’m sorry you had to go through so much backlash and prejudice. 😢 I weep for the IGNORANT. MashAllah. 🙏🏻

[@assertivechisom]

Wow, I love this

[@kirstinstrand6292]

Well done. Respect.

[@robinrobinrobinledford2104]

Brilliant pen to paper write right rite on 🤞

[@supremesyb]

you story is so powerful

[@JuJuLuvsYou]

Powerful! Wow. 💕

[@brianplatt7041]

I was watching so many of these before the pndmic. Let's get back on it, the Trmp show is over.🥳

[@soltundidor5082]

Saben si esta traducido? Gracias

[@govindbagariya9784]

Very good

[@Raymond_Petit]

That story at the end was brutal! What a POS that boss was!

[@girishgowda7661]

How many here made it a resolution to write everyday this year? Even if it's just few hundred words. 🖐️

[@realar]

I could have told you all this. I'm on my third book now while I deal with this insanity.

[@kirstinstrand6292]

realor ..but you did not. She did!

[@Paulconj]

💛💛💛

[@bababooeyhatesu]

You are an intelligent and kind young woman. Yet you still have much to learn about setting boundaries with other people regardless of their "position" and if you ever are made to feel uncomfortable sexually by anyone, you do not owe that person or persons anything other than to assert your right to be left alone. I know it's shocking but the sooner you realize that behavior is just plain disgusting and inexcusable you will not be afraid to tell them to F off! And then get away to safety! Remember, for women being rude is not something you normally do. However, it's better to err on the side of caution and say "GO AWAY! DON'T TOUCH ME! I'M CALLING 911!" and end up a little embarrassed if nothing happens but most times those guys are up to no good so be loud, rude, draw the attention of others so you don't end up a victim.

[@SonamSingh-sp6ey]

💙

[@nafisaislam5263]

Seen but didn't intervene Acknowledge its existence Bearing witness to your experiences We act like it would fix itself Pen and paper The typical male mind, details , order of events , how it made you feel

[@sladjanab]

Or paint 😊

[@НатальяТюлина-е7ч]

If I was at that party, I would intervene for you. Your colleagues are just cowardly and they probably have real problems.Take it easy!⚘

[@lenguyendieulinh5902]

♥️

[@bishalrai8788]

❤️🙏

[@KT-xd9yt]

I assumed this woman is just very fashionable. It took me awhile to figure out she is muslim and that is why she's had such negative experiences. I hope she finds more people who can see her for the beautiful woman she is.

[@newchob1053]

It took me more than half of the talk to realize what she was trying to tell was related to her muslim racism experience. I'm from Thailand and have very little experience about racism in other country ...

[@ax21mmhu17]

I prefer to write when people are closed.

[@halimaahlam8639]

😔 ليش مفيش ترجمة

[@somphothbsiratsamy3748]

Yeah, you can never be prepared for the unknown, for you could never be aware of the confounding operant conditioning

[@hunchodini86]

11:30

[@abhaykshirsagar1166]

Of the three things she chooses to write about the boss and not the sexual harrasment.

[@Pryforcars]

I can see pain in her eyes

[@commentspae]

Yes... It does but it's not like anyone official will realise it.

[@roufaidaallaoui8304]

🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@Gabeyre]

I wish I could've said this:

[@TudorOwen50s]

WOW! :-)

[@selahr.]

This is why social media’s aggressive censorship is dangerous and harmful because they have given themselves the right to determine which memories/feelings/beliefs are “factual” or “authoritative sources” or worthwhile of being discoverable in search results. Creative expressions, personal memories, and personal feelings/reactions will become less prevalent on social media, silencing many people and their truths and their attempts to cope, share, educate, and bear witness. I hope they will correct course before taking away the ways people share to not feel isolated and alone.

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[@SpanishTelugu_Official]

People's acts need to be healthy when it comes to their intentions towards others, well we see a lot of terrorists trying to terrify the innocents on the name of their deity which is questionable!! No matter how loud you speak........

[@solidwater4020]

am I the only one who see this as hate speech, you could have reasoned with him tell you dont talk about that stuff and your done with conversation, or do it in a professional manner or make a joke about it. but you chose to hate him for questions or ignorance rather then showing how wrong he is or that he shouldn't do it.

[@こなた-m1o]

.......what

[@fats3544]

It’s not hate speech what he said to her was racist and a form of micro aggression???

[@aurangzaib68]

For sure animals are far better than racists.

[@freddobbs8558]

What about my dog? He hates black people.

[@aurangzaib68]

@@freddobbs8558 😂😂 A black man who hates a dog can not be called a racist. Therefore your dog is still better than racists

[@bacabata4681]

First :)

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[@StephenRoseDuo]

Incessantly taunts someone with a gun Gets a gun pulled you Everyone is shocked....

[@brandonroberts1548]

🤮

[@こなた-m1o]

Wtf is your problem?

[@hellooutthere8956]

But Anne Frank's diary turned out to be fake didnt it?

[@nyxcin1]

You are incorrect.

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