Creating A Community And Finding Purpose | Stephen Jon Thompson | TEDxCarsonCity

[@keithisjust9322]

"My success is a symptom of my community." Powerful words

[@saftheartist6137]

Brilliant words by Stephen Jon Thompson 👏

[@andoriannationalist3738]

It is also why we see Whites dying of despair and not doing well. White people are not allowed to form community based on their identity. So instead to fit in (it’s not OK to be White in the West) they chop off their D’s or go gai just to fit into a socially acceptable community. This is why we see the west melting down. POCs you will not be spared the fall.

[@nationalskyline]

One of the best TED Talks I've ever watched. So profound and inspiring. In our quest to become fiercely independent, we've lost our sense of community, and it's had some horrible implications for society.

[@jamescarter4836]

This speaks to the very core of our humanity. It's so easy to get wrapped up in ourselves and go through life blindly governed by the empty doctrines fed to us from a young age. It's too easy to forget what truly matters, and that is community, community is what matters.

[@dmrsearchMan]

I love your comments James. Thanks so much!

[@monicaha827]

So True. Thanks James. I wish everyone would realize this. The world would change so much.

[@andoriannationalist3738]

Yeah? So when are you gonna speak up on the fact that Whites are not allowed to form community based on their genetic identity as a White person.

[@andoriannationalist3738]

@@monicaha827so is it OK to be White? NO?!? Why not?!?

[@saftheartist6137]

“If you don’t have a strong vital network, you will have nothing.” ~ Extremely Wise Words 👏

[@wesellvintagecards]

What does your ideal community look like? Want your friends to succeed, everyone wants someone cheering in their corner. If you connect to people, you are always bound to them. Have a strong vital network, personal connections Alone, struggling to connect, it is important to build networks

[@PiaLoveBSNRNCCBTP]

Finding a community is as simple as living anywhere and finding the people you relate to. Everybody is not going to relate to each other, but any inhabitable city can become your community.

[@sandyjamesplanner]

A personal and touching story of hope and inspiration from an amazing person. Thank you for spreading the message to create the community we all want to live in.

[@dmrsearchMan]

Your the BEST!

[@vandacrossley6975]

@@dmrsearchMan I loved this.

[@gustavalbericchidurocher9764]

i think most people are so hurt they have to display toughness... they are so weak they have to dominate. they can't love if they are not loved, they can't give if they are not asked... they fear, but they think it's braveness. to be able to work hours and hours, medidating for days and days... not needing anybody? being free from the outcomes? being independent... but are we? why would we be? you are teaching something i'm sure there might be in all kinds of holy books out there: love to be loved. don't fear to love. thank you.

[@saftheartist6137]

Very Impactful, thank you for sharing this with the world.

[@Th3RadChick]

Wonderful!! Thank you for sharing this. I do not know where I would be without my peers and my community. I also appreciate your story and your vulnerability. It helps to share such things for many others struggling through the same obstacles. Thank you!!

[@dmrsearchMan]

Jess, I just got this!!!! I really appreciate it your like it!

[@arlinegeorge6967]

Yes the promise one makes to oneself helps you grow . Thank you, bless you. All your dreams come true.

[@freddygill3425]

Wow! That was one of the best talks I've ever heard and I have heard a lot of talks! You are spot on my friend!

[@rutadelsolec]

Muchas gracias por compartir esta experiencia, cruda y muy necesaria. Soy un creyente que la mayoria de los desafíos de este mundo lo podemos superar trabajando como comunidad.

[@ivrie]

This is beautiful ❤ Bravo Stephen 👏🏼 👏🏼👏🏼

[@gustavalbericchidurocher9764]

standing ovation here from Brazil!

[@Amaliagarciabaires]

It was so emotional! It really touched me and made me think. Thank you so much

[@iinfms]

im only here for online school....

[@laserboi1274]

omg me too

[@nothisispatrick8131]

Nah fr tho

[@miyaatv3204]

Lmao same 😭

[@Luis-og3vi]

same

[@mr.addyco1047]

Same

[@iVaCay01]

Thanks for this speech, it hit a nerve

[@vivacats13]

Well done! You're an inspiration.

[@dmrsearchMan]

+vivacats13 Thank You!!!

[@lisabmarykay]

That was so inspiring. Thank you for sharing.

[@RRsEmptySodaCan]

Mr. Thompson: Read to children at your local elementary school Jared, 19: 👁👄👁

[@mariefarrell7380]

It’s tricky as a neurodivergent person because I have trouble communicating with some people.

[@michellek.163]

Yes, I was born with a language processing disorder, so I understand how it can be difficult to communicate, both from my end and other people's end. But to me, there is a difference between difficult and impossible. I've developed a lot of coping mechanisms over 27 years, but in my experience, having an honest attitude to seek connection with others overcomes many difficulties. If people are not willing to meet you 'halfway', then they aren't your community. Nearly everyone is going to have trouble communicating with others, but its our willingness to try and improve which is what truly builds relationships and community.

[@marsellaa14]

He's great inside out❤‍🔥

[@catheynickell6009]

I just read your memoir, Hotel Goodbyes. Great job!

[@englishfluencystairs2023]

I'd like my community and its members to reflect people like you, Mr. Thompson. Thanks for sharing :))

[@ramahajj6212]

وعمط

[@datacentermechtalk6852]

This was extremely inspiring!!!!

[@TraceyLeeDavis]

This was great! Thank you for sharing your story. :)

[@MrWizeel]

Very inspiring and INSPIRED

[@focalpointoflosangelesandc3636]

Thank you for sharing your story, Steve!

[@dmrsearchMan]

+FocalPoint of Los Angeles and Central California , Thanks for watching!!!

[@negashhailemicheal472]

I am happy your explanation to listening.

[@dmrsearchMan]

Thanks Negash!

[@garyhiles5564]

What an amazing story!

[@Buddy7550]

Was it? I kinda felt like I didn't get the point.. or maybe I was looking in the wrong video to find what I wanted.

[@luuukaain4133]

I admire you. Awesome speech!!

[@dmrsearchMan]

Thanks so Much. Sorry for the delay!

[@NikkiVelazquez]

I love this so much.

[@dmrsearchMan]

Hi Nikki, I really appreciate your support!

[@cartergomez5390]

I have tried not to connect for so long, it's time that I listen to God and connect.

[@guledsm]

Thank you for sharing.

[@rachaeltaylor4600]

Inspiring

[@meghasingh4267]

powerful video

[@robertvictorian9166]

This is excellent ‼️

[@priscillawagner8520]

He is an overcommer!

[@andersob86]

this is so beautiful. thank you for sharing

[@Chispa2012]

Wow, thank you.

[@onlinecommunity]

Wow, 5 yrs ago. Still relevant! 🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻

[@Glickan]

Without a loving community you are lost.

[@Trendsetic]

Wow! God....amazing life, amazing survivor. But what became of your siblings?

[@dmrsearchMan]

Edmund, Thanks for your words! All are doing well. We reconnected and moving forward!

[@romaglue]

Wow what a talk and life braaavo

[@dmrsearchMan]

Thanks Roma! I really appreciate it.

[@rodon.]

You open my eyes man I was asleep 😅💕

[@renzcruzmabalatan2225]

sana all

[@nadamostafa3756]

very very inspiring

[@dmrsearchMan]

Much Thanks!!!

[@sheenazpillay4281]

Amazing...

[@itsjustnadia]

Amazing speech, although it seems like he is very nervous because his pacing makes me dizzy

[@TexasBoyDrew]

Please why don't you share your TED talk where you can show what's the best way to present? :)

[@itsjustnadia]

@@TexasBoyDrew lol no need to get offended I just made a remark, if I were talking I'd like to hear what people think

[@TheSoberCapricorn]

Gorgeous ❤

[@CamilaSacasa]

👏👏👏

[@MelanatedMaternity]

❤❤❤❤

[@markanthonio2089]

chúc mừng năm mới ạ

[@MaxWang-d6v]

good stuff \ :D

[@catherinemartinez118]

Okay so let me ask you one question I never was raised in a community so I really don't know what you're really talking about I'm really telling you I'm just the first person that was not raising the community I was raised in a foster home for 20 years so when I come out to the community I'm thinking I'm coming outside in God's world not a community world I don't get it I've been looking in my community and it seems like my community don't got it together and I live in New York City and it's no leaders strong leaders in New York at all their deadbeat dads and that be police and deadbeat everybody's on drugs the Washington is on drugs the world's on drugs I mean what is the purpose of life if your government and your community can't get it together and where is God and I will community no one goes and says things about God's laws and God's rules and they don't have rules in the community there's no rules they are rules but nobody goes by them because they go by the world they don't go by God's rules of the world and this is where the problem is people don't believe that God is working for them they don't have no faith

[@LauraGarcia-tj7ip]

Am I the only one that’s calling bs on this? This ain’t how the world works… but cute story

[@Judas_LaRosa]

Basjcally take the initiative socially

[@elsalindskog5013]

If i ruled the world

[@Luis-og3vi]

What is the central idea

[@seallustrator]

Pttthh

[@paulblart5358]

Your success probably came from the company hiring a person to fulfill an ESG quota and raise an ESG corporate score. 😂

[@summero-my5in]

What?

[@Jcimafranca01]

Whats your point

[@Ggdivhjkjl]

So it's not what you knew but who you knew that enabled you to enter college. How is that fair on anyone?

[@summero-my5in]

It’s just life. You can clearly see that when you take a look at rich people and how far connections got them

[@oohsotracy854]

great story. needs to work on delivery, pauses at awkward times and made it hard to listen. Practice!

[@MegaBrandnewday]

When a story is told from the heart, the narrator doesn't often stop to consider the ease of delivery.

[@dmrsearchMan]

LOL. Yes, it was not easy telling the world your story.However your right. Practice make perfect. Thanks again.

[@Luis-og3vi]

like you can do better lol

[@oohsotracy854]

@@Luis-og3vi can you? :)

[@LauraGarcia-tj7ip]

@@MegaBrandnewday how do you forget how many siblings you have 🙃 there’s actually many errors seems scripted and in practiced

[@jzk2020]

11 min. of useless sob stories, 2 min. of actual useful stuff.

[@LauraGarcia-tj7ip]

Honestly this is not how it goes , I call bs. It started with the whole no electricity at a motel ?!?? To the fact that I know who he claims to is not a realistic person because anyone that has been in the system knows you’re in the system and you’re not allowed to leave. This so called “community “ he speaks of is not real and if he found a community they would of made sure he got caught doing something to keep him incarcerated or would of wanted him dead for having all these desires to be better than them