How to Find Humor in Life's Absurdity | Maira Kalman | TED

With levity and profound insight, artist Maira Kalman reflects on life, death, dinner parties, not knowing the right answers, the joys of eating a hot dog from a street vendor and more. This talk, interwoven with her delightful paintings, is itself an artwork that seems to hold the entirety of life in all its absurd glory.
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00:32 😄 Embracing humor even in darker aspects of life can offer a unique perspective, like the irony of a philosopher who found life horrible yet lived to 85. 02:05 ☕ Reflecting on mortality through morning obituaries can serve as a reminder of life's fragility and encourage a sense of action. 03:36 🌌 Considering the vastness of time and the universe can provide perspective when facing daily choices or dilemmas. 04:42 🗺 Knowledge, humor, and imagination can blend into a unique perception of reality, as demonstrated by a map of the United States made from memory. 05:43 🤐 Silence can be a valuable asset, sparing one from the regrets or complications that often come with speaking. 06:16 🎨 Being open to experiences, even if they challenge or unsettle, can lead to unexpected moments of connection, camaraderie, and joy. 07:17 🌟 Embracing contradictions and allowing oneself to exist in multiple states can foster liberation and creativity in work and life. 08:50 🤔 Balancing self-doubt and self-confidence is crucial in finding purpose and joy in creative endeavors. 09:50 🚶‍♂ Walking without a particular purpose can open the mind to ideas and unexpected moments, promoting a sense of well-being. 10:57 📚 Women, as well as men, hold various aspects of life, embodying resilience, love, and the weight of responsibilities in different ways.

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Just found myself crying watching the film of ABT eating a hotdog and dancing down the street. A wonderful talk, I'm not familiar with Maira Kalman so now know how I shall spend part of today! Thank you for posting.

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Her sense of humour around absurdity is so soothing

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Love your talk. Love the paintings.

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Stupendous. Thank you!

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Love to Maira ❤

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