The New American Story | Marianne Williamson | TEDxBerkeley

Making it her personal goal to break the norms tying society down, Marianne Williamson gives a moving talk on activism, empowerment, and the politically tumultuous time. Marianne Williamson is an internationally acclaimed author and lecturer. For the last 35 years, she has been one of America’s most well known public voices, having been a popular guest on television programs such as Oprah, Larry King Live, Good Morning America, & Bill Maher. Seven of her twelve published books have been New York Times Best Sellers and four of these were #1. The mega best seller A Return to Love is considered a must-read of The New Spirituality. A paragraph from that book, beginning “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure…” is considered an anthem for a contemporary generation of seekers. 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

[@jalibabesworld6491]

Such an inspiration. She needs to stay on a global stage regardless of 2020. The world needs her.

[@aaroncarson1770]

That's what she's aiming for right now.

[@tanorexicstud]

YOU ARE ON FIRE! I stand with you as a father bear that will do anything to protect the children of the world. I love you! I know God’s strength is with you and with us all! We are awake!

[@videocat1366]

She has an amazing ability to see the big picture and connect the dots. She's more of a political analyst than a policymaker, so she doesn't offer practical steps to solve problems. Still, she has a valuable role to play because she articulates so clearly what the issues are and how they're interconnected. And she has a sensitivity to the role of history as well as spirituality in all of it. She seems deeply committed. I wish more people would listen to her.

[@reneepierce966]

She can learn with the help of her Vice President + Administration more of how to apply the practical steps to solve problems. One person does not possess all of the qualities to be the president of the United States, and she offers different qualities that we so desperately need. Marianne Williamson for President 2020

[@lilo5591]

First, she needs to compose the right staff and teach them holistically, before they would be able to give her viable input at the depth at which she addresses issues. BTW, she is a master at problem solving. It's been her career for 35 years.

[@leosmith1258]

Video Cat a little attention to the 'big picture' is why the political operatives are so immoral? No foresight and you are blind, in circles doomed....

[@144Donn]

@@reneepierce966 You lead from love...and then work from there. To the uninitiated, this sounds too fuzzy, but indeed, it is not so difficult. "Realists" will call her a dreamer..but look to see who got us here, so called "realists". 20th century thinking no longer works..we must evolve to new thinking.

[@joycebell6912]

Just keep asking your circle of folks to just take a listen to her. .... Avid Gardener

[@misskitty4296]

I wish some of the MSM would give her an opportunity to speak on their shows to get her and her message out there for all their viewers to see!!! But we know that won’t happen. She would be a wonderful leader, exactly what we need right now in this world. This is a wonderful speech!!!!

[@rainbowgal8047]

She is wonderful, but I wish she would also acknowledge the 500 plus years of ongoing genocide occuring to the original peoples of this land. We must acknowledge all of this nation's violent ways.

[@wiseteacher3599]

MSM is owned by the establishment. Marianne is going to stop lobbyists from influencing our government, and stop the 'wars for profit '. This makes her an enemy of the establishment.

[@LoveAndPeaceOccurs]

"If we want to heal this country, we must heal it with an integrative approach and get down to the cause." Yes!

[@fairwarning4267]

The nation will never be healed, it is Jesus who is doing this, we are divided til the end. (Luke 12:51-53) "Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division: For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three. The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother; the mother in law against her daughter in law, and the daughter in law against her mother in law."

[@tubester4567]

In other words, she doesnt have any policy, she wants people to meditate and get a crystal cleansing.

[@venusin1st]

MARIANNE 2020!❤️❤️❤️

[@gborowme]

tubester4567 it is time we try something new, go get your crystals. How many policies have you heard about from Reagan’s era to bigly Trump? Are you not tired of policies? .

[@gborowme]

venusin1st me too I am voting for her

[@meditativezone]

Absolutely incredible! One of the best political speeches I have heard in my life. I don't mean to diminish this at all. It was political and spiritual, and personal, and global. Marianne is the perfect speaker for the nation. She said so much. Perhaps she and Oprah will come together on the same ticket.

[@Emma13684]

Craig Kimbrough Positive Guru She s brilliant. She s a voice that is needed. I know she and Oprah are friends:) Be blessed

[@teresinasullo4922]

she's going to run!!

[@LoveAndPeaceOccurs]

She announced she's running just a few days ago. I like your idea of her and Oprah together. The Power of LOVE can overturn the love of power and It Is Time!

[@lilo5591]

I am under the impression that Oprah isn't interested. BTW, she and Marianne know each other.

[@janegranberry5825]

Please, leave Oprah out of the equation. Oprah has shown that she has not really learned from all the wisdom teachers she has given a voice to over the years. Oprah buys into the capitalist main stream way of thinking. She talks the talk, but many times is not genuine, in terms of walking the walk. Oprah has done good, but is far from being the saint, that she is held up to be. People are hungry for hero's ,trust me, we do not need another rich person running for president. Take a look at all of her many ostentatious homes, her backing down from the meat industry, when she could have taken them on. Now she is hawking meat pizzas for weight watchers...

[@phonhoonsan9627]

YESSSSSS Sister! YESSSS!!! Marianne for President! We need you now!

[@heatherdeladurantaye3121]

You are the woman President thst I have been waiting for.

[@peaceout579]

I would love, absolutely love, to see it but she is in for a huge uphill battle. She is too good a soul/person. With the epidemic of narcissism, jealousy and hate, I don't see it being possible. I will be very happy to be wrong, in fact, I hope I am.

[@garrygballard8914]

Help her anyway. If we do, we will all be surprised. 💚💚💚 her

[@garrygballard8914]

Daniel She did running for congress.

[@jerry2154]

I had honestly never heard of her before the debates, but I’m so glad I know now. I really wish more people in this country were as enlightened as she is. It’s something I’ve been very much missing these past few years Even if she doesn’t win, I think supporting her to keep her in the conversation throughout the primaries is still a good idea in my opinion

[@mabbescobar2726]

Heather Deladurantaye sick i love her!!

[@lisareynolds3925]

Marianne Williamson is brilliant, she would be a true blessing to our counrty .

[@divehuertas]

She is the driving force for the awakening!

[@missmargarita5505]

If this isn't inspiring, I don't know what it will take. Thank you, Marianne!

[@Mephistahpheles]

Not particuarly. Too much god-stuff.

[@voxnihili7097]

You were amazing at the debate last night and I enjoyed all of the interviews I watched. You are so very HUMAN and I love that about you. Please do as many interviews as you can because people need to hear your message.

[@jonell9757]

Marianne Williamson, Once again you have moved me to tears. Thank you with all of my heart for being willing to step up and speak out!!! I am with you! Love, Love, Love YOU! HEAR, HEAR!!! The "Love Party" Revolution!

[@lizkeith1356]

just learning about her...she's wonderful. full of fire !!! the few times she got to speak at the dem debate, she spoke volumes!

[@issacboose5730]

WOW!!! I can't believe I'm just seeing this. I have these same thoughts and feelings.

[@mspoetminor]

I'm reading her book now "A Politics of Love." She powerful and truthful about going back to love and helping each other.

[@yavrum22]

Poet Minor Marianne 2020

[@courtneyhenley681]

Me too. She inspired me to action when I went to one of her talks

[@paulinewhalen6761]

Great message , thank you Marianne for having the courage to speak up.💖

[@kkayorrell]

Lord have mercy!! PLEASE have a public debate with our current president, Marianne!! I stand with you!!

[@dalilacunha5287]

We need to make sure she gets into the debates.

[@timhoward5]

She her part our part is showing her

[@kalelezequiel140]

Dont know if anyone cares but if you are bored like me atm then you can watch all the latest movies on InstaFlixxer. Have been streaming with my girlfriend lately :)

[@legendjimmy3906]

@Kalel Ezequiel Yup, I have been watching on instaflixxer for since november myself =)

[@ericrossoni]

Dang I’m liking her a lot. She’s very right on about our country.

[@MrRobertjschoen]

Marianne is a brilliant teacher, I''ve listened to her for nearly 20 years as a teacher of A Course in Miracles. She's a wonderful teacher and would make a great President. My favorite quote by her "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our Light, not our Darkness, that most frightens us." Check out A Course in Miracles, it will change your life. If that's to heavy a read check Journey beyond words.

[@sabahleilee1250]

Her book "Return to Love" did it for me. We love Marianne.

[@instahamx684]

YOU ARE EXTRAORDINARY!!!! Thank you for your voice! Thank you for jumping into the Presidential race. THANK YOU for your MORAL LEADERSHIP!!!!

[@sarceg.2580]

She's leading the entire country toward doing our collective shadowwork. Amazing and desperately needed. "Love with conviction " - I agree

[@melzization]

I love her passion for real democracy and speaking truth to power. Please hear her.

[@LoveAndPeaceOccurs]

"We have to love with a seriousness. In order to create a sustainable and survivable future, we have to realize that every Child on this planet is one of Our Children and the Earth is Our Home. " Yes!

[@jessesaffold1165]

She got my vote!

[@pamelafavro2348]

Great commentary and motivational talk, Marianne. Surprsingly missing, our historical treatment of the First Peoples of this land! Please speak to the incredible suffering and injustices that took place and continue to take place for our Native Americans brothers and sisters.

[@andressepulveda4784]

THIS!! This solidified my support for Marianne. Queen

[@larrysherk]

Marianne Williamson is astounding. And as she says, it all comes down to heart. And persistence. We have to believe that WE CAN.

[@flomiller4524]

Strong like a Lioness always. Thank you for your positive good work! You message gives me the energy to keep moving on.

[@tanishapoet]

Wow I would do anything in the world to meet you. Your spirit is a wake. I feel like I've been honered just recently and I must stand and end the silence. Thank you for your energy and love.

[@lilo5591]

Coming to a theater near you very soon :) Next week, she will be in South Carolina for a second time already. Everyone has a chance to meet her!

[@taohuang359]

Thank you so much Marianne for bringing morality and compassion back into the American psyche and making it a political issue. You are spot on. You go girl. Keep going!

[@miauz2929]

I love her 3000! 🔮🔮🔮

[@denniszenanywhere]

Miauz I think she said light but it’s a typo on your part maybe. Yes that was the only part I didn’t like.

[@ibidesign]

I'm shocked by how articulate she's been in interviews since the second round of debates and you can tell that the lamestream media is scared of her.

[@gobrad]

Oh she is indeed articulate!! In deception!!! Be careful of this woman for what comes out of her mouth is demonic!... do your homework on her and you will see this clearly!!!

[@gobrad]

Why would they or anyone else be scared of her?... She is no doubt “New Age” dangerous but not frightening!! It amazes me how so many can be taken in! Vulnerability I guess!! Poor souls!

[@marctucciaronemusic7738]

I really hope this brillant soul becomes the next president ! Such a hopeful person !

[@Psychecafe]

Marc Tucciarone the power of influence is her gift. The government is to controlling to even hold here. Her gift is to show us our power as we the people. Our voices help demand recognition.

[@LoveAndPeaceOccurs]

The Power of LOVE can overturn the love of power and It Is Time!

[@windrico]

I know who this woman is because she speaks my heart. I will work to see that she becomes President.

[@2danniegrl]

I have a "crush" on her!!!!!! Not literally of course, but I just want to consume all her work, and I would love to be in the same room with her! Her passion for HUMANITY IS REFRESHING TO SAY THE LEAST

[@abdulaleem9207]

When I feel depressed or hopeless, I listen to her. More power to her. God bless her.

[@Maddie9185]

I could listen to her all day. If she became president I would actually look forward to listen to the president speak. It would be a pleasure to listen to The state of the union address for once in my life.

[@generatingideas]

It’s about time someone’s saying God Bless everyone again

[@franklinhastings4253]

Wow! What a Lioness! Can she become your country's President, please? Because, the world sure needs her badly!

[@nubiasormanepaula3593]

Yes please .

[@shannonelhartcounselor9582]

It'd be an easy vote for me - Yes, Marianne!

[@paulinewhalen6761]

I really wish you were going to be the next President The world needs you

[@almarcello2269]

Franklin Hastings 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@biancamichelle11]

Franklin Hastings she ran congress years ago, she did not get elected. Highly unlikely she would run for president, though I think she would be incredible.

[@isaacalva3937]

She is the one. The next president of the world.

[@gborowme]

I cannot stop listening to her, she is my president

[@chriscacace3028]

Right on the money... thank you Marianne... I'm Chris Cacace, a drummer musician acquaintance of yours.. I met you at the 21Club ... A friend of Kathy Goldmark

[@hjeyvo]

She Rocks!! Hope in the world!

[@dellawolfdove8927]

YOU HAVE MY VOTE EVER MORE. I LOVE YOU. I LOVE YOU. I LOVE YOU. YOU GO GODDESS. YOU ARE SUPER SPIRITUALLY INTELLIGENT. I AM ASKING GOD TO PUT YOU AT THE HELM & TO PROTECT YOU.

[@MUSAXO]

HER MESSAGE IS THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE, ELOCUENTE AND WISE THERE IS. THANK YOU BRAVEST MARIANNE 🏆 💥💥❤️💥💥🏆

[@jefffohey9093]

We need to get into action alongside Marianne. . .

[@heatherremlin8607]

We are working on it 24-7. Donate what you can to Marianne 2020, every little bit helps :) ♡♡♡♡♡

[@kristinanorris8989]

your the change this world needs i support you 100 percent. love you!!!

[@beingbernard13]

this is an extremely powerful time of transformation. shift is being felt by one and all and the energies for awakening are coming to the foreground to assist us in maturing. growing up is the challenge. otherwise the energies of devolution, the ego's drive will destroy it all. pay attention...

[@torchbearer96]

Marianne Williamson's voice continues to speak the truth and inspire. We must speak up to the wrong in America...the future is watching.

[@Ericwest1000]

Brilliant! Bring it to the Democratic Convention in Chicago and demand to be heard. You've done your due diligence and you have a guiding vision that could bring our Nation back from the precipice that it is standing on NOW!

[@saraannefay2196]

Marianne you rock!

[@clairjunior5291]

This video should’ve been watched be every American. Beautiful speech.

[@billeileenhughes4614]

Definitely a very impressive presentation and thank you Marianne for presenting this statement.

[@edfou5]

I'm a 67 year old cynical Progressive guy. I owe Ms. Williamson a huge and sincere apology. I was wrong and I APOLOGIZE. I had originally and ignorantly dismissed her as a crystal vibration angelic self help flake but I'll tell ya... I haven't heard a woman speak with such fire since the Sixties. I'm totally committed to Tulsi Gabbard but my fondest desire would be to see President Gabbard nominate Marianne Williamson as Secretary of Education.

[@paquefeal2385]

Mrs Williamson, Thank You !

[@peggyparenti7305]

This is the woman America needs in the White House. Marianne Williamson for President 2020.

[@subzero8679]

No

[@heatherremlin8607]

@@subzero8679 YES!

[@subzero8679]

@Jeremy Fransen are you in the military?

[@tammyhong159]

May all the odds be in your favor Marianne Williamson 2020 👍🙏🙏🙏☮️☮️☮️❣️❣️❣️The world needs a shift in thinking ❣️

[@garrygballard8914]

YES Thank you for putting her on here. We all need to know her. 💚💚💚

[@danab172]

She's awesome. 2024!

[@kriskozolanka2665]

You are so Right on all counts Marianne Williamson!

[@user-ip4bt8ws2m]

my heart is smiling - thank you for being so inspiring & helping build the new 🌈

[@hfortenberry]

Williamson/Sanders for 20/20!

[@LoveAndPeaceOccurs]

Maybe. Someone else on here mentioned her with Oprah also ... also good idea. The Power of LOVE can overturn the love of power and It Is Time!

[@artbaugh3]

Spectacular!

[@jorussell9026]

I'm glad I found this.

[@haydenwayne3710]

Wise. Very wise! What a breath of fresh air. Spiritual Truth on the highest level.

[@smallfootprint2961]

I have known about you and read some of your works since you first came on the scene... but I never thought I would be able to say, Marianne Williamson for president!

[@lilo5591]

I was hoping for this moment as early as 20 years ago. She makes me fall in love with America again :)

[@paulinewhalen6761]

Thanks for your message 💖

[@SunshineBear1211]

Tears and goosebumps!!! Momma bear here!!

[@gordonadams5891]

Truly, women like Marianne Williamson and Tulsi Gabbard will save this country. They have fire in the belly.

[@courtneyhenley681]

there is ZERO COMPARISON between the awesome Marianne and the right winged in left clothing Tulsi Gabbard

[@shannonkringen]

love your bold brave talks Marianne!

[@donyasperry3423]

Marianne you truly are a Power House!!!! Absoulutely love you my Soul Sister.

[@maggienash3283]

You are my President, Marianne! I will stand and act with you!

[@geo5954]

We stand with you

[@courtneyhenley681]

Marianne is the best candidate running for office!

[@garlicbreath7259]

Hooray, she`s running for President 4 days ago.

[@2danniegrl]

I love what she stands for! Annnnd I feel like I need her to mentor me! Not because I want to run, but all she talks about I am working towards sharing too! I just CANNOT BELIEVE I NEVER KNEW WHO SHE WAS TILL NOW!

[@victicklish1024]

You are wonderful, I never knew just what a great person you are. I own several of you’re books. Many years ago I watched you on Oprah and purchased my much loved book “Illuminata”. Thank you

[@mickyeverton]

This Lady is the real deal!! 🙏🙏

[@herenow4875]

I really don't think you will get in...BECAUSE AMERICA. But if there was one person I would hope to get in - it would be this individual. There is a huge awakening happening online and many places. I feel she is apart of that awakening.

[@LoveAndPeaceOccurs]

"Very Important we not just be reactive but that we be responsive" Yes!

[@f1nn0]

I love the way you built up the history to make us understand (Finn Krone, Denmark) - love from here. We were all educated with this here.

[@pedimatt60]

The last line about Snow flakes was priceless. Avalanche in November!

[@moriah1394]

I started using that phrase a year ago.

[@moriah1394]

OMG the first 5 min it is as if she or someone she knows read my comments from a year or more ago...of course her version is more polished.

[@lilo5591]

​@@moriah1394 I KNOW! She constantly takes the words out of my mouth! And in her book, "Healing the Soul of America," she speaks of problems with our economic system, etc., which were the conclusions and body of term papers I wrote in 1989-1992! This is how we know that certain inspirations/ideas are truly from "above" and come from the same Source :)

[@kevincrady2831]

WINTER IS COMING. :)

[@LorraineChenx]

That line was hilarious and absolutely amazing at the same time. My President!

[@heatherremlin8607]

Thank you Marianne, just Thank you! I direct people to this Ted Talk, who call you a kook, and they eat their words. We need to all come together and see you into the whitehouse! Love conquers ALL!!! Marianne Williamson 2020!

[@janinem5196]

There will always be detractors. Even some in this comment thread, no surprise. She has the guts to withstand the scrutiny, and if she does run for president in 2020 she will give specifics on policy the whole way through the process. This speech was not her time to do that; that was not its purpose. We are in dire need of a paradigm shift, and it can start here if she wants it to. I'm with her.

[@avalonmist254]

I have been listening to her for years sadly her message has become tainted from her original message in the late 80's. She sounds like a Politician vs Political Healer/ Actvist. My view is that she is more vested in becoming a Politician. To have known her this is sad because her message had always been so healing and now it is just more rhetoric of the same political doctrine. None of which offers any new solutions. America the land of the Free....to do almost anything you want within the confines of Government.

[@LoveAndPeaceOccurs]

She is running. The Power of LOVE can overturn the love of power and It Is Time!

[@heatherremlin8607]

@@avalonmist254 you couldn't be more wrong ... She's doing exactly how it's supposed to go! She's a visionary and on a fantastic mission. Marianne Williamson 2020!!!

[@avalonmist254]

@@heatherremlin8607 Great Heather you could be right. Hopefully we need a change. I'm not even clear on the process of voting. I'm 59 and I've seen nothing change except out right greed and division. I love Maryann Williamson. However we are all so distracted that I feel we the people are being duped. How about our country get together, work together, love together, stop all war. Literally War for 19 years. For profit. I am an American and with that I support you me others freedom to live with a Life of Liberty and together we feed each other, house each other, work what we Love and work with the Pursuit of Happiness. Bless you!

[@resolutionarybeing1885]

AMEN. Thanks. Support her in all the best and necessary ways. Even a tiny bit money is our voice now so she can remain in the running in the Sept. 2019 debate.

[@ericaknox2715]

Undoubtably, You Are Loved. Undoubtably, this campaign is for The Good. I pray for you every day, many times a day, and I always think of you or seek your wisdom when I am lost. Your words have saved both the life of my mother and my own. You are a Life-Savior. You are a True Lioness. Personally, I identify more as a tigress 😉🐅. I love our cubs. I love our babies. I love our children. I love men, I love women, I love us. Yes, we can. Yes, you can. Erica

[@garrygballard8914]

Ted Talks put this out there all over. We need her to bring this country to another level.

[@heatherremlin8607]

We are working on it! Spread her name and vision where ever you go! We are now warriors for Marianne Williamson ;) ♡♡♡

[@garrygballard8914]

@@heatherremlin8607 been doing that. Yabba dabba dooo

[@Psychecafe]

People just try to be so nice that many struggle to fathom what’s really going on. We live in denial of what is. Nice is not always good.

[@paulsimons6424]

Marianne you rock. Loving you here in Michigan!

[@geoffgriffiths3381]

The problem is that people who hate seek power and people who love have no interest in power. So people in power use hateful means. The system puts hateful people in charge over loving people.

[@manufacturedreality8706]

Well said. It is a great irony. :/

[@victicklish1024]

Andrew Brent True Andrew I’m 67 yrs old and have woken up to the truth of how our America is run. We do need to speak up and be better than we’ve ever been.

[@alfonsogutierrez5422]

We need a qualitative change in our soul. We must heal this country with an integrative approach and get down to the cause

[@leslieavighna3380]

I love going to her lectures here in NYC

[@hannahglover805]

This is the first I’ve ever seen of Ms. Williamson, though I am reading her amazing book on The Course. I have to say...I’m a bit surprised by the energy emanating from her in this speech. To quote from her book, “Angry people cannot create a peaceful planet.”

[@venusin1st]

Marianne 2020!❤️❤️❤️

[@maryannfrank1852]

What a Lioness! I love you Marianne keep up the good work xoxoxoxoxoxox

[@Psychecafe]

Dis ease is in our mind to cause us to move!!

[@Jakob_Nybo]

Fantastic. Taking about the important and causes

[@wholesomecorephilosophy4198]

Thank you❤️

[@chanv2624]

She's an amazing speaker

[@IulianaAndronache15]

Amazing Marianne! ❤

[@Psychecafe]

Marianne. I do believe that we all need to accept that tyranny came over on the boat with us. Inside our minds. The mindsets must change. Xo 💋 so love your soul.

[@lilo5591]

Yes, corporate tyranny!

[@harveywallbanger2899]

The Mess Ender ding dong

[@RamboLegal]

The Mess Ender That’s exactly what she’s now doing in her presidential campaign, transforming America’s mindset.

[@thespunkymunkylad]

What an inspirational person! My only wish is that she doesn't make herself too clever for the masses to understand her message of light and love.

[@jumajuma6381]

Preach!