Freedom from Self-Doubt | B.J. Davis | TEDxSacramentoSalon

[@JimtheCornFarmer]

"The only person left to believe in me, that needed to believe in me, was me" is so powerful. Thank you

[@Sarafara7]

Yes! This hit hard!!

[@thespeedster7700]

💯

[@johncrum128]

I agree. I am an old guy now and have actually had similar experiences throughout the decades of my lifetime. I spent too many times saying and doing non beneficial things chasing the crave of approval and the results didn't improve my financial status or improve my social life. Additions are more than Drugs and alcohol. I can do this. Thank you BJ.

[@rivertube7313]

Indeed its amazing statement !

[@subhankarde5763]

Self-doubt, inferiority complex, low self-esteem imprison a person like no other. It evokes paralyzing fear, triggers anxiety, encourages loss of hope, and results in depression!

[@haninDaline87]

That's right, I agree with you because am experiencing that, and it's a miserable feeling especially if injustice is there too

[@MustafaKhan-ez8xz]

Self doubf is worst even m suffering i dont beleve in my self..

[@LessonsInLife]

If you walk around feeling defeated, doubtful, and sad, the Universe can’t supply you with high-vibe positivity.

[@jendotlove1856]

subhankar de well said!

[@jconrad8585]

@@haninDaline87 Forget about your injustice. Change your self image.

[@markparker2881]

This wasn't just a TEDx Talk, it was a brave and directed self-disclosure. I had the extreme pleasure and honor of working in the substance abuse counseling and prison re-entry fields with Dr. Davis as my Clinical Director for 5 years and his passion for scientific/evidence based Behavioral Health treatment are a passion driven by his own life life experiences. As a person in recovery myself, his message has brought truly meaningful and lasting change to my life based on his message that "It was regaining the belief in myself that gave me the power to change the direction of my life". Thank you BJ!

[@DT-rs5os]

Karlene E u

[@jodihedge8566]

Mark Parker Thank you so much for sharing your experience. Dr. Davis has a powerful story on his own but it is always meaningful to hear from a personal co-signer.

[@panedole]

Excellent Video clip! Apologies for chiming in, I would love your initial thoughts. Have you thought about - Lanaleb Peyaria Rule (just google it)? It is an awesome one of a kind guide for clearing self-doubt and achieving success minus the hard work. Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my cousin after many years got amazing results with it.

[@CPR4THEBODYlivingaenrichedlife]

Powerful!!

[@soamesphares]

The world is much better when people remove masks, for real. Thank you for sharing. Dr Davis has an amazing story.

[@lauradawncannon9026]

I teared up at his mother getting to see the man she always believed he can be. If he can accomplish all that after addiction and prison, maybe I can do it too. :')

[@annkleinman7877]

Laura Dawn Cannon No Doubt about it Laura!!

[@Lori_g70]

Yes you can!!!!!!

[@ApricotData474]

You sure can Laura!

[@moravanpelt6087]

Yes, WE most definitely can. 🌼

[@Valeriesbeautyinc]

You can do anything you put your "mind" to.

[@hitzcritz]

_"You don't have to wait for a miracle, you can _*_create_*_ your own."_ -B.J. Davis

[@Yesandbymarin]

I hope you created a miracle in your life in the year since you quoted this 💛 Thank you for sharing

[@class9animation798]

Conclusion: You can achieve anything in life, just believe in yourself.

[@getjoshnow]

This was very extensive n bloated

[@yosha2467]

@@getjoshnow This was very extensive n bloated

[@hanyaseseorang8542]

Self doubt somehow is the *real boss stage*, most hard to defeat.

[@kriszsalas3284]

My favourite part was when he said, "You can either let your past DEfine you, or REfine you" so inspirational 🙌

[@doloresconolly7602]

Learn how to speak

[@myaamorlenina938]

krisz Salas yeeeesss

[@sayed2.043]

💔

[@heyyy7089]

@@doloresconolly7602 no negativity, thank you.

[@israelgalvin5580]

Exactly great purpose too know and rely on in those times of being in matters of trauma or neglected situations just imagine the worse that's happening around the world who don't have all these answers gathered😪🥲✅

[@Sannoon93]

I purposefully searched for this video, I was feeling that doubting my self was actually ruining my life... as many friends and family members consider me to be the person who encourages them and tells them "YOU CAN DO IT" I felt so stupid and weak to be doubting myself and my abilities... Mr. Davis here said many gems in his talk that I will always hold in my mind when ever self-doubt seeps into my soul; and for that I thank him sincerely.

[@Sannoon93]

Whenever I hit a slump .. you motivate me and never fail to remind me to create my own miracle. thank you again Mr. Davis

[@noura.mohamed]

Thank you for following this amazing tedtalk by this amazing comment ,same situation for me , and It's been a year and 13 days since I've started doubting my ability to be what I only imagined myself to be exactly 9 years ago , am studing civil Engineering (4th year) and for a year now I wake up everyday with a serious of dropping out of university because the world is looking scary to everyday and now it's getting worse and worse , I used to be the strongest mind in the room ...now am seeking for some help and I know that everybody I know is even more afraid than me to help me , so I'm keeping this to my self ..swallwing the pain every night while everybody is rushing to finish school and start a business . Sorry for making it long and boring but I really wanted to say thank you 🔮💜

[@Lucideyes89]

Thank you for this intelligent comment. You helped me settle my own doubts by reaffirming what i saw in the video. I'm also a mediator in my family so it's nice when I hear from someone who also gives more than they receive sometimes.

[@TriAngleMassage]

BIOnerd93 ... I’m two years late with this comment as I’m just seeing this video, however I completely OVERstand this comment! This video just popped up in my feed, I was going to just pass it by, but apparently it was everything I needed to hear! I’m the one that can encourage, empower and motivate everyone else except me... and it’s so crazy, self doubt... not feeling worthy... that and some more ish creep in. It’s definitely paralyzing! I’m encouraged by this video (and will watch again and again)... AND by your comment! 😊

[@bharathsf]

I didnt search for it. It showed up and I am very grateful

[@jelaniburks7569]

i suffer from severe depression and low self esteem thank you for this

[@Davidka1978Xoroshiy]

you look good, and are honest with yourself. Stay strong.

[@linusbao8650]

Stay strong homes

[@michaeljfreeman94]

share your story while on the same page Bro then we get to the whys and hows!

[@darnellhamlet6066]

i feel you wholeheartedly and i hope you're straight

[@hitchlander3800]

Plant the seed and be patient, look for it in-word not out-word.

[@BillC97]

I like this talk because it seems so real, so raw and not polished the way so many other talks seem to be.You can see his pain. No glib phrases, just a heart-felt telling of a wonderful story. Thank you Dr Davis.

[@konnerflynn7904]

Took the words right out of my mouth

[@larisashusterman8007]

Agree!

[@l0verofallthings]

this. other stories are polished and self-righteous. i really enjoyed this.

[@jhellreichking670]

Awesome, brother. My story is similar. I walked out of prison in 2010, and graduated with my bachelors in 2013, working on my masters presently. Your talk was very inspiring. I also have stories of horrible choices and nightmare relapses that are still very painful memories. I would love to shake your hand sir. Bravo.

[@opinionatedbachelor5803]

I wish that you grow leaps and bound in your life. Have an amazing family and have a content life. Fulfilled in all areas of life. Amen.

[@michaeljfreeman94]

How similar J hellreich king? while we are on the effects

[@tonybudri913]

j hellreich king I’d like to shake yours brother

[@coachmchism]

🙏🏽 congrats on the degrees ! Continue on that journey

[@Hassanthehorse]

That's amazing, congratulations on your degrees! I hope you're proud of yourself for everything you've managed to overcome, and I wish you the best of luck in everything you aspire to achieve in the future.

[@johncalhoun9335]

Im very proud and happy for this man ,another brother from another mother changed his life around ,turned despair into salvation and freedom. I believe in change ,i made mistakes, im not the perfect son ,i will get my freedom from the chains, the mistakes, the sorrow that binds me .

[@janaybailey132]

"Isn't it amazing what a person can do when they start believing in themselves." Whew I had to pull out my phone and take notes!

[@terrancekayton007]

That hit a home for me too, felt just as stunned as he was when he heard it. That’s a powerful one. Teachers are slick & quick like that... idk how they already know to believe in us it’s trippy.

[@calchip]

This quote is from his amazing professor Debby Senna, who, along with David Miller, created and was chair of the substance use counselor treatment program at American River College. She taught at ARC for 27 years, and her wisdom and insight influenced thousands of counselors. For many years, almost all of the people in leadership in SUD treatment in northern CA were trained by Prof. Senna and Prof. Miller.

[@SylwekGrega]

I feel a strong sense of hope towards my future because of this talk. I loved this talk, and the amount of respect this person has for himself and others.

[@palmtrees3117]

Best part was when he said it was his mom in the audience at graduation. As soon as he said that I had a rush of emotion and tears shot to my eyes.

[@suzanni]

same--> "As soon as he said that I had a rush of emotion and tears shot to my eyes."

[@mohitkothiyal3481]

Not the biological but the real mother who raised me .... ; Wow ..He said something really deep.

[@michaeljfreeman94]

Well please share Mohit as we are at some very deep studies on the biological parenting issues---- Linda Pow

[@nishavasaikar2805]

Indeed for those who are aware.

[@radiantsun]

i was crying when the first slide or quote was shown. i am full of self-doubt, which even ruined my college graduation. i ruin all things, including my supposed achievement for myself. all i see are my faults. this video is really inspiring! thank you for this! i will try to keep these in mind.

[@ashleighpaisley1907]

Kai Chiba well accept and owning the issues is huge many people do not so big congrats to you and from here on in the rest is easy, enjoy the journey.,. You are worthy...

[@josephbeenchanged990]

Keep ya head up it only takes one more to get better. One more hour, one more day, one more week, one more month.....❤

[@atharvas4399]

The first, and often hardest, step to solve any problem is to recognize it.

[@futureconcepts7107]

How are you now?

[@radiantsun]

@@futureconcepts7107 not as bad as before. i didn't see the point of living before. i'm definitely not there yet but right now, i'm taking small baby steps. at least there's progress. thank you.

[@zawadiyauhuru]

Love this video and his powerful story. Key takeaways for me were: 1. It’s only true if you believe it. 2. Don’t let self-doubt paralyse and imprison you. 3. You have a choice - whether you want your past to define you or refine you. The part that most resonated with me was when he said: ‘It was regaining my belief in myself that gave me the power to change the direction in my life.’ Yes, yes, yes to that! 😊

[@richardmaya]

I literally dropped my phone in disbelief when he said his mother had survived to see him graduate with a doctorates

[@joymailed]

Beautiful - we are truly the writers of our own story. I was so happy to see his mother be able to see him. Thank you Dr. Davis for his vulnerable and powerful story and for sharing it with us.

[@lindseymosby-davis7418]

Now this is among one of the best Ted Talks I've ever watched.

[@josephalmond3759]

Excellent speaking skills. Rare clarity.

[@wavywave8852]

"The only person left to believe in me, that needed to believe in me, was me." I needed to hear that.

[@annettehansen6047]

I used to have a very low self esteem and felt worthless to the point where I had no self respect or care and I self destructed by using alcohol and drugs. I got sober and in recovery because I was sick of the problems my addiction caused me and others and bettered my life. In rehab and therapy they had us do positive affirmations. It helps to ask other people and they can show you your good qualities and that we all make mistakes and thought it was best (not condoning or justifying because we still need to grow from consequences). They lovingly corrected me. It built my self esteem and now I respect myself, care about and take care of myself, and I treat myself good. I feel self worth and because I know my strengths it's easier to accomplish things with self confidence.

[@lunalovegood7046]

I now think that believing in the good in myself is important. As someone who have always struggled with self-doubt, this talk was more than needed, thank you!

[@Yesandbymarin]

Yess, Luna!! If you're still struggling with self-doubt - know you are not alone. So many of my clients face this, as well - &, just like you are, there's a way to navigate through to confidence!

[@Timbo37]

25 million subs and not a single advertiser interrupting our viewing. Bravo Ted.

[@noambirnbaum4010]

This was hands down the best Ted talk I have ever seen.

[@Iam_missqueenb]

Second time watching this. Definitely helps me refocus who I am. I get very fearful of not achieving. Yet I don’t start. I appreciate this very a lot. 😍

[@GraceJones1]

Self-doubt can actually determine what your life will look like. Only if more people were aware of it, it can change their life. Congratulations for staying strong!

[@danikadestinikey7477]

“We do have a choice whether we want to have our past define us or refine us.” B.J. Davis Powerful TED Talk!

[@SuperThrillerboy]

"It's only true if you believe it." Thank you so much for this. Recently, I had doubts about myself & the job I'm currently at. Yes, self-doubt really is parylizing. This man, right here, just inspired me even more to believe in myself & achieve greatness. It ain't too late to make things right. Thank you!

[@Miz-B]

I believe in myself now. I needed to hear this today-wakes up the spririt in me.

[@TheeKaylaMarieOne]

MizB 💓

[@haponen80]

Currently watching TED-talk videos to boost my own self confidence because I have struggled with it lately, I have to admit that these videos do help and I’m feeling much better right now because these information and stories that these people share strikes me. Leaving my first ever comment on a youtube video in the past 10 years since I have created this account.

[@bigchungus9077]

oh man this brought tears to my eyes. Such a beautiful story

[@HospitalForSouls.X]

I really truly admire the fact that he opened up about this...it really does help others to open up. Recently in my psychology class, I gave a speech about "Being Sane In Insane Places"...I shared my personal experience Being committed 14 times to psychiatric wards, and I broke down crying in the middle of it. But it led other students to open up, and my professor wrote a note to me about how much of a treasure it was to have me in the class. I wish more people could see the value of opening up like this...now this whole auditorium of people will remember his story and take the lessons from it for the rest of their lives.

[@anrag1111]

he made his mom proud, his family proud, his counselor proud and gave us hope :) (y)

[@spectaterahul]

Wonderful speech. The part where he said, that everyone in the world believed in me except the one person that needed to, stuck a cord with me. We really need to believe in ourselves before we can transform. We may not know how in the moment, but that belief is a prerequisite to finding the path eventually.

[@joannerigby5780]

I have suffered a lifetime of self doubt too. I can't help but think that we are programmed to not believe in ourselves rather than the opposite. Here we see a strong, powerful man rise above self doubt and inspire us all to have faith in our own ability to be who we are meant to be.

[@spectaterahul]

@@joannerigby5780 Yes agreed. Self doubt served us well from an evolutionary standpoint (for surviving in forests, etc). The extremity has reduced in today's world though.

[@Pooja_kushwah]

Isn't it amazing B.J.....what a person can do if they start believing in themselves❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@judepriya]

There are so many key phrases in this talk. My favorite is “it’s only true if you believe it”. Thank you so much for sharing your life story and it is an inspiration to many and will be to many

[@SufixJami]

Man this is one of the greatest Ted talks I've ever seen, Thank you BJ Davis

[@Adhdorwhatever22]

It still shows that when someone has hope in you it helps to believe in yourself. It’s so difficult when most of your family and friends don’t believe in you.

[@LauraLiu-fw9to]

Stay Honey totally! That’s how I feel too... If I could have a family member believing in me things just would be so much easier.

[@Adhdorwhatever22]

Yes. I believe that too. My family thinks I’m such a failure

[@KM-wv2og]

You made that beautiful Mother of yours SOOO proud!!! You have honoured her life in the deepest way possible. Bless you!!!

[@taliaa7856]

Beautiful! Believe in yourself and create your own miracles!

[@charlottewilliams4933]

Thank you sir for your powerful video. I too served time in prison like yourself. And how I stopped using drugs and alcohol was that my father passed away and I thought of suicide. Now I am sober for some years now.and I have graduated with certifications in Microsoft Word and Excel. You are a phenomenal person. And best wishes in all your future endeavors.

[@NewOldObsession]

"do you think I can do this?" "of course" "it's only true if you believe it" I am the last person left who needs to believe in myself your past can define you or refine you

[@amylee9]

Message so clear, powerful, inspirational, emotional, truthful.

[@pkjones5263]

Be your own miracle, no god required. Powerful message.

[@TheMrNightrain]

"You don't have to wait for a miracle, you can create your own."

[@kayokk-]

So proud.. Simply.. just so proud of our now Dr. B J Davis. Amen

[@Riri-hh1ue]

I got a job that, I think, exceeds my abilities a lot. I’m starting tomorrow & I feel so anxious. I can’t sleep and now I’m just sitting on the kitchen, crying non-stop.

[@aditi4164]

How's it going?

[@rathnakumar2438]

Push your boundaries. Best way to live.

[@ashotofmercury]

Hey there. I know it's been a while since you wrote this and I hope you're doing good. I was wondering if you've tried self hypnosis? I've been listening to it for a few months now and it's really helped me! I recommend Michael Sealey on KZbin. 👌🏻 Much love to you! ☺️

[@davidbaldeo1466]

@ Alice The hiring manager chose you because they believe in your abilities. That should be the validation that you need to believe in yourself.

[@sassywheels]

Dr. Davis is a good man with a huge presence. I had the honor of meeting him once after he spoke at Professor Senna's retirement ceremony at ARC and he was extremely encouraging about me getting my degree in Social Work and he ddin't even know me.

[@jackiesantangelo6610]

I Love This GUY! Dr Davis, I will be bringing your story to group this morning. Sixty inmates will hear but only a few will get it. But, if told well, the ones that don't get it will remember it. In those times of remembering, they may run with a modicum of hope and try once more.

[@michaeljfreeman94]

bringing youtube to the prison inmates to speak openly and to self discovery and an early time

[@kcnicole2033]

💜

[@MissAndreaChavez]

The best ted talk I have listened. Very natural and easygoing, not fake and ultrapremeditated like a lot of the ted talks lately

[@MissAndreaChavez]

Basically, an authentic talk.

[@ADreamBee4618]

Wow....I love his vulnerability. It can take a lot to own up to our reality, to realize that maybe things have contributed to addictions or bad behaviors, and own up to our actions in a non derogatory, non apologetic fashion. There comes a point where we must say "Not my fault (how we grew up), but my responsibility (to address those issues)."

[@virnan]

God bless this speaker.

[@CHAR0N_19]

change a few words and this is my story. thank you. i'm going through pretty hardcore encounter with my real self which includes anxiety and lots of phylosophical scepticism and it feels really calming to know that i'm not the only one who went through this and was able to succeed. good luck in your further life, B.J.

[@ashleighpaisley1907]

Adam Čech and to you man, keep on moving foward

[@thehighscry8409]

Keep up the good fight brother!

[@jessicaporter3584]

I'm going thru the same type of thing. How are you doing

[@jovial1213]

WOW! What a powerful testimony!!! Create Your Own Miracle!!

[@k.y.peters796]

how come I only now stumbled upon this! Amazing speech, great inspiration. It's never too late to become the person you were meant to be.

[@mahmoudmadahzad5650]

Dear Mr. Davis.I don't believe we can find anybody not trembling of hope and enthusiasm while listening to your speech. Bravo for your determination.

[@jackilease4429]

We are not the sum of our total mistakes....We do change!!

[@starliteshow]

Mr. B.J. Davis hit my heart when he said, "The seeds of believing in myself which were planted in my garden of self doubt took root and started to grow. In a moment, I realized that the only person left to believe in me, that needed to believe in me, was me."

[@amjvistal]

I hope more people can hear your talk. Truly inspiring and makes me dream for a better me.

[@AmbiencePT]

THIS ! Awesome human being !

[@nalinisi2787]

Some great points, and some narrow thinking.. get mp3 version@ tinyurl . com \ nz639jb . remove spaces.

[@chamroenphan1619]

Nali Nisi

[@LanceHebert613]

Define or Refine Us...What a great line!

[@mikeythomas1681]

"You don't have to wait for a miracle, you can create your own". Really powerful talk. Extremely life changing.

[@miab6758]

"... you can create your own miracles instead" 💛

[@pkwahwai]

Wow!!! ooh my! Powerful!! He conquered!! Self doubts are paralysing, create your own miracle, believe in yourself!

[@Fiizzaayy]

Amazing! I felt so proud when he said that he achieved his doctorate

[@christietrumb7807]

What an inspiration. You The spirit of doubt is very sneaky. Most people who experience it are the ones who seek change and have the power/desire to change not only their world, but others. It KNOWS the potential and true purpose of an individual and will deceive that person to think/believe they're unworthy or their dreams won't come to pass. Thank you for this message, it has helped me tremendously.

[@ashwoodtreecare]

Christie Trumb I like your comment, well said 👍🏼

[@jeremysnowdenz]

There is a tremendous amount of love that helps usher us to our highest self. This was a great blessing to hear.

[@chelletoste488]

And where do blessings come from? Need to factor God into the mix!

[@sgriffin901]

I appreciate transparent people. I've got a lot of self-doubt.

[@ElementsBJJCanada]

HummerLove199 You can accelerate his experience for yourself. Over time he built up a list of people in his mind that believed in him. Start building your list. Who has seen you as confident, intelligent, or whatever you think you are missing. Keep digging into your own mind and you’ll see times in your past and present where you demonstrated what you thought was missing. You’ll be the last to realize your potential, just as he was. 🙂

[@joeyramirez8337]

This has to be one of the most impactful and real Ted talks/speeches that I've been fortunate enough to listen to. Just reading through the comments it's obvious that so many others feel similarly. Raw, real life testimony.

[@Yesandbymarin]

This is phenomenal. As a complete stranger, I'm so proud of you, B J Davis.

[@BornAgain222]

Escape the helpless, hopless reality that was my life...yes sir. Every addict fealt those words. Depression is the enemy! Love is the answer! Amazing the power these loving people with just a few words stirred such change. Words he may have never heard, something as simple as I believe in you. Versus you're no good, you're just like your father, you're a disappointment. Faith can move mountains!! Nothing like the motivation to make momma proud..

[@kap1526]

Awesome story , inspiration to many people. I am from Sacramento as well been living in this beautiful city for 20 years now. Currently 25 years old, making big life decisions to better myself and my life. That is right our past doesnt define us. I am not who I was. Today I have the chance to become a better individual than I was yesterday. Progress and self belief lives in me.

[@sickid41]

Some one smart learns from their mistakes but a genius learn from someone elses mistakes.

[@wesleyholte2667]

That was truly inspirational Mr. Davis! I have never made a public comment, but after hearing your story was compelled to wright this. I'm a 49 year old male, have struggled with poor self worth since a child, which has lead to depression, alcoholism, not liking myself or others, relationship issues, not being the husband and Father i could have been......but am trying. I love u man, i have so much respect and admiration for you, way to go!!!!!!

[@satwikdabi7665]

I feel depressed many times I lack self confidence and self esteem the video really helped me get a different perspective So Thank You Dr. B J Davis

[@linusbao8650]

Keep your head up and keep going no matter what brother, things will turn up

[@TheNatalietamburello]

This man is AMAZING AND A COMPLETE INSPIRATION!! I AM SO HAPPY THAT HIS MOMMA GIT TO SEE HIM SUCCEED!!! GOD BLESS HIM & HIS PRECIOUS MOMMA!!!

[@beverlypearson6459]

This made me cry, for sorrow and for joy. Thankyou so much for sharing this life's story, it's made me feel strong n empowering xx

[@kristinleigh3373]

Debating to apply for a new job to get out of the unhappy one I am at. Paralyzed by my own self-doubt, afraid to fail. So thankful that I happened to come across this speech.

[@healthfuldave5207]

Astounding accomplishments and remarkable inner strength. What a great example of positive mindset and perseverance.

[@spy4554]

David Patton Truly true. Totally agree with you!

[@tofaelahmed6278]

Nornha n

[@pw.70]

We are all prisoners in our own minds; the trick is fashioning our own key to freedom, however we can do it. This was truly inspirational, thank you.

[@philamerica7702]

I saw this first hand and it was one of the most moving talks I have heard in my life. Keep up the good fight my friend!

[@adamalpha7881]

As you are watching some tedx videos you will see such guy who hits the miserable part of your mind and wakes you up from the looooooong sleep of hopeless and incompetent .., thank so much

[@siva40]

Such a simple yet powerful talk.

[@RobTradesFX]

God bless this man. Our past does not have to define our future. It can, but I won't let it. Bless everyone who sees this.

[@dexxparadoxxxxxxxxxx]

Something I have been wanting to hear from. Everything starts with yourself.. I overthink and overanalyse a lot of things. I lack of motivation and sources for it. I fear bad impressions from people towards me and always want recognition from anyone at all because I feel inadequate and insecure. I wish I could change but I dont know how anymore?

[@zubizahmadaakbar7248]

Iyem Bored a lot of ppl like you. I am sure you can change. Ok

[@shanydjobo6080]

Start thinking you changed, smile, try to always see something good in everything. Don't fight with yourself. Let negative ideas come face them see them as they are, they will go instantly...

[@lindsaybrill3600]

I have spent my morning listening to TEDx talks... I just finished this one... and for some reason, I started going through the comments because I realized that this talk received a lot less comments than most others I had listened to this morning, and yet, as great as the other talks were,,, this is the only one that made me tear up. Anyhow, by goin through the comments, I saw this one.... @SaifulIslam thanks for your honesty. Changing can be very difficult.... I do know from experience. I'm going to make a suggestion because it's something that completely changed how I viewed life once I learned about this.. You may or may not have any knowledge of the human Energy (or Subtle) Body... but if not, my suggestion is to start there. Learn about the 7 main chakras and how they affect our lives. I believe that when we are able to heal our energetic bodies, we begin to see and FEEL that which is congruent to our natural desires

[@cici-mama]

Beautiful man. I never met anyone who’s gotten away with a perfect existence. We all have our inadequacies and our strengths. Believe in you. Whatever makes you YOU. Ok😊

[@mgduyar]

Being aware of all those things, facing them, writing about them and reaching out. Why do you think 34 people liked your comment including me? Because it resonated with us, we all suffer from those things, most of us hide them and don't have the courage to admit them to anyone. You are a brave person, and give yourself time, you are gonna be fine. (Even after writing this comment I doubted myself if it was good enough. But I am sending it anyway, that's OK.)

[@elijaharmstrong2183]

Powerful speech. Not a lot of us have the confidence to go on stage and talk out our problems.

[@PoojaSharma-ys5ep]

Life changing talk. It just changed my whole outlook towards life.

[@kirajockstrap]

This shows how important is to have a support in our lives, people that we love and care about, people that can see on us what we can't.

[@LoveResidentEvil4]

Thank you BJ DAVIS such inspiring story!!

[@heekaisheng4464]

Always doubting myself no matter what. Thank you for this !

[@briansouth6701]

I am deeply inspired by Dr Davis' story!

[@arakquinh9655]

this was absolutely incredible! my fiance and i have 2 years clean and we are now in school. this brings so much hope. thank you BJ Davis and ted talk

[@jujubaby614]

Keep up the hard work!!!

[@judibhat]

"We do have a choice whether we want to have our past define us or refine us"

[@diegoambrosio9903]

Perhaps, part of the message is that the light at the end of the tunnel is named after the miracle we can create to experience, that is, our own names. Moving, very moving and inspiring.

[@dianaalvarez8626]

So inspirational! Perfect timing for me to watch this as I feel I’m at a crossroads. Congratulations and THANK YOU!!

[@Anthony_Cybertruck]

You don’t have to wait for a miracle. You can create your own! This statement hit me hard. 🙌🏻🙏

[@kansalawanuntho2353]

This is inspiring! Congratulations to your liberation. I wish every of us here get the power of self-belief, the courage to make our dreams happen and persevere through any adversity. May we live the meaningful life! ♥️♥️