Freedom from the money culture | Lynne Twist | TEDxBerkeley

[@ArtyMars]

Money is like water, it flows, it cleans, it purifies, it cleanses, it rushes, it heals, it hyrdates others. WHen it is held, it gets stagnants, it gets sick, it becomes poisionos and noxious, it doesn't get an opportunity to help others that don't have any water. YOU DON"T NEED TOOOOO MUCH WATERRRRRR> YOU NEED ENOUGH FOR WHAT YOU ARE DOING. If you let go of getting more of what you already need, it EXPANDS. What you appreciate, appreciates.

[@dianamills5113]

Wonderful

[@perseuslove1335]

I’ll keep this in mind.

[@lisafisch]

This is about the mindset of sufficiency and gratitude. I loved this talk it brought me to tears. “What you appreciate... appreciates.” Thank you for this wise and insightful talk

[@shimailasaeed7082]

Such an amazing lesson. Thanks lady. You are a pro. Hats off..

[@fittomakeup9890]

💝💝💝

[@lunasea4309]

❤🙌

[@heyjude5027]

i would like to add satisfaction to sufficiency, appreciation and gratitude.

[@MsZoeSings]

Lynne, thank you. As someone who grew up poor, the first minute of this talk meant EVERYTHING.

[@marthawunnam2946]

"What you appreciate, appreciates." Great talk Lynne!

[@boqueronbecky6977]

I was spellbound. I feel changed & empowered but also humbled. I’m going to process & internalize this. Thank you Lynn & Gertrude!

[@lindagirl1140]

Dear Lynne. I am cleaning out my “stuff” today. Letting go so others can enjoy what I’ve kept in boxes. And this Ted Talk came up. I wondered if this was The Hunger Project Lynne Twist.. (It sure looked like the beautiful Hunger Project Lynne Twist!). I soon learned that it is! You see, I worked at The Hunger Project for 6 months-could it possibly be almost 40 years ago! You sat down with me because I was struggling. I still have the handwritten piece of yellow paper you wrote up during our meeting-it was my “Well-being Project”. I’ve often mentally referred to that meeting as I’ve journeyed through my life to check back in when I’m feeling overwhelmed. So nice to be able to tell you that now. You were such a beautiful being then. And you still are. I am honored to have crossed paths with you so many years ago. And as usual, your talk is perfectly timed for me as I confront “retirement” and financial constraints. This is the perfect reminder. Thank you SO much!!

[@mattynorrish8565]

She comes across as a very humble and sincere speaker. Great talk!

[@QamaRSargana-oi9qn]

This video actually deserves to be titled ....life changing

[@clearview4854]

What a wonderful analogy of money to water.....Thanks for sharing that life changing paradigm!

[@MandySam13]

Truly moved by this talk! It proves that whatever you do with sincerity, truth & for the right reasons, is what truly adds value. Not things you do to look good or to alleviate guilt! Thank you for this inspiring lesson!

[@user-ee5om8wy7u]

The $600.00 was worth more than $50,000.00! I know how it feels. Sometimes I experience similar thoughts when I get gifts from different people. It's true that a $1.00 gift from a sincere and humble person, who gave it to me out of heart's desire, always feels more precious than a $1000.00 gift from a rich person, who could care less for me and gave me the gift out of duty. Sweet story, beautiful woman!

[@organicsoulchef]

Money itself has no value. It is the energy and intention WE assign to money that gives it life. Better to activate our money with energy that affirms life instead of depreciating it. Thank you Lynne Twist for beautiful examples of this through your sharing from the heart.

[@superstar5123]

money DOES have value. the very definition of money is something that is portable, divisible, and a store of value. PAPER FIAT CURRENCIES like the Dollar or Euro are not a store of value

[@mo3k]

I randomly stumbled upon this today. By a large margin, this is at the top of my list as one of the most wholesomely beautiful and inspiring videos I have ever seen. I really needed to hear this. I appreciate the speaker Lynne for dedicating so much to helping others, for this great presentation, and inspiring me. And Gertrude for sharing her wisdom that night at that church to Lynne, a carrier of hope.

[@melissabee6796]

I wholeheartedly agree!

[@cstrain0725]

I love and miss you, Lynne Twist.

[@ela2168]

I'm in tears.... beautiful. Thank you, really moving...

[@troisangroi115]

Who can tell me the reason why this video just has 81k views?! This talk is the greatest that I've ever heard!!

[@33Moneypenny]

I was moved to tears and I won't forget. Thank you.

[@sirishavalluri7131]

Pure gold. One of the most valuable life lessons. What you appreciate appreciates. 👌 The most precious things in life are actually priceless

[@akinolaakinboyenle277]

One of the best TEd talk that I have ever listen to

[@6amers]

Lynne's book is a game changer! Her interview on our podcast left us speechless! So much wisdom🙏

[@JenniferBarr]

This is a pivotal talk for all of us to consider how our actions and our relationship to money can impact the society in which we live. Thank you Lynne Twist for your heartfelt talk at TEDxBerkeley.

[@sanjuansteve]

Money is worthless. Helping others and one love is where the value lives.

[@MY-kh9hx]

This is the most touching TED talk ever. The way how the speaker thinks about money really moved me and changed my perception about money. I would share it to people who are financially rich (a circumstance) but mentally poor (a state of mind) which I used to be.

[@johnroddy8756]

What a wonderful wise lady,one of the best TED talks yet.

[@mobk9774]

Brought tears and goosebumps. Thank you so much Lynne. That was awesome.

[@gypsybelle4757]

What an outstanding talk. Saved to watch again and often. Thank you to Ms. Geraldine for reframing the way I think about money as well. Bless you for sharing today!

[@lorrainekellerw7090]

Definitely one of the best Ted talk I've heard of many, THANKS

[@shiningstar5408]

Wow!!! Priceless... Queen 👑 you nailed it.. Money with the purest intention, compassion and love will go a long way.

[@carinm.bonifacino]

I love Lynn Twist. Her message is so pure and true. She inspires me!

[@mildreddelrio4420]

Absolutely true. We are enough. We have enough. Thank you

[@SuperRazala]

We call this baraka . If you donate if you help you will have more …. the more you give the more you will receive. In Arabic (or Muslim) countries we name this baraka, I’ve experienced it and it’s also about having a mindset open to give and to receive . The women you met said it all “money flows like water it’s a currency “ We have to be grateful for all the things we have if we appreciate them we will have this enoughness sense. Greetings from France 😊

[@cajunyankee785]

That was a captivating story and she told it very well. Morality is so important.

[@kethsharakhlok1976]

Very moving topic, thank you. Speaker's dramatic lecturing style is a big + sign for her presentation; I like every word of her speech. Where was I back in last 5 years when this speech took place? 🤔

[@khanofcaledonia6413]

Contentment and sharing is a source of peace.

[@AnosimeImhoitsike01]

Gosh, Lynne, you spoke my mind! "When money is held by water, it is toxic" Give, give and give...

[@akdoganozlem6074]

What you appreciate appreciates..

[@jorgeromera3861]

Wonderful talk. A pivotal lesson. Thank you.

[@ogzero147]

God Bless You. Lynne & Thank you for sharing this inspirational lesson

[@alicjar.973]

I would never think I would be moved by speaking of money, But I am. Wonderful talk,.Thank you Lynne Twist.

[@fastdollar1]

Amazing talk!! She is so heartfelt !!

[@miscellaneousme]

I didn’t expect this to be as impactful as it was. I love when she said money flows through our lives and the word picture that comes with that statement. I already wrote that on my white board as a reminder to let goodness and generosity flow through my life and will be thinking how to apply this ❤

[@mariaschinz515]

Wow I was moved to tears watching this - thank you!

[@graemeroberts2935]

Thank you, Lynne. So beautiful and difficult to overlook.

[@Amz11_13]

What a beautiful and moving talk ❤ it seems like those who don't have much, are always willing to give. And those that do have, seem to be scared, and hold onto what they have.

[@BlessedIndeed1]

Bless your soul...Papito Dios is so good!

[@PamelaHale1]

I loved this the first time I heard it, Lynne, and I love it today. Magical storytelling. Love, love you and your work.

[@Novacynthia]

Thank You Lynne💚 Yes, Use what we already have to make life better 🦋🌎🧘‍♀️💖🌟

[@Wherehopelives167]

gratitude!Thank you for this beautiful talk ❤️🙏🏻.. opened my eyes to what is and what will always be …is what it takes in giving with a good heart ❤️

[@union310]

As a Freemason, we meet on the level. Equal in every way, money means nothing, friendship company and a strong bond are the greatest things in the world.

[@patcunningham2694]

Your talk resonated and moved me so much and it made me sob out loud! Especially because I returned from Zimbabwe 2 weeks ago. The people there in low financial circumstances are so beautiful, happy and welcoming. Thank you Lynn for such an inspiring message.

[@DMRoper1]

What a WONDERFUL story! Deep lessons. Deep. Thank you.

[@infiniteadam7352]

Wow, what a wonderful reminder of what we know is true!

[@UMERATH]

Amazing We are enough We have enough The universe has enough for all of US Truly grateful What you appreciate APPRECIATES ❤

[@LathaLukose]

wow ...moved to tears

[@sunilkamesh]

Indian mom vlogs true

[@ThaliaHayden]

Wow- powerful and beautiful and so very true. Thank you so much.

[@mikejones3849]

This had me in tears it was so beautiful!

[@xclntgig]

It’s criminal that this only has 100k views. Amazing talk!

[@reyadbaichoo2155]

You were a perfect saleswomen! thanks for this amazing piece of talk. really enriching. It all goes with love.

[@oritsharvit7247]

You brought me into tears. Your words are pure truth

[@mogbaba]

Absolutely the most beautiful speech.

[@missflorafactory]

True words. When huge money is hoarded it gets toxic.

[@cynthiaarmstrong7972]

Best TED talk!

[@tffkkk2035]

Your presentation is great, energetic and insightful .

[@satirand5029]

Humbling talk

[@flameace]

Sounds like she really knows that she is really good person and has a right to judge other people purely by intuition.

[@qintianima5983]

Such a loving warm soul, Goddess bless her

[@temamarshall92]

Ms Lynne Twist That Was Beautiful

[@enrique3c]

Thank you!!! Loved every second of this talk. And thank you to Gertrude in that church basement for the wisdom

[@claudrebille178]

Very emotional lynn very humane Thanks Claude rebille PARIS

[@moneygremlin4340]

Such an extraordinary speech!!👏❤

[@lenazhou7335]

Knowledge also like water, it flows ...Love this video ,thank you a lot

[@JoeyLevenson]

What an amazing gift of a talk. Thank you.

[@aaronafre1920]

She absolutely rocked this!

[@reneecrotty6910]

brought tears to my eyes! Thank-you for this beautiful talk

[@imovedy]

Thank you so much for this! I'm in a financial mess. Its my own fault. unfortunately I cant do what I want for work so I'm going to spend the next few weeks thinking about what to do. I was middle class but that recently changed. I'm strong from working hard my whole life and I will figure it out.

[@allisonwu8700]

rooting for you!

[@tikigirl54]

Wow.. This woman is phenomenal. 😱

[@fittomakeup9890]

💝💝💝💝. " What you appreciate, appreciates," gold!!!

[@captainbob6680]

yap totally agree... my relatives are all rich but they are never happy at all.Only the kids enjoy their money until they get to control family businesses and the unhappy stressful pressured trend begins all over again.

[@fabricelabor2383]

This is Beautiful. Thank you.

[@muhammadalhabsi963]

Like each minute of that talk! Well done 👍

[@CourageToLiveTrue]

Money is just like water. It flows through every life. It doesn’t belong to any of us. It belongs to all of us or none of us. Some of us have a rushing river, and some of us have just a little trickle. Money is a carrier, and that’s why it’s a currency. It’s our job to pass it on to do the most good for the most people.

[@CourageToLiveTrue]

When it flows, it purifies, it makes things green. When it’s stagnant, it’s poisonous and makes us sick. If you let go of trying to get more of what you don’t need

[@CourageToLiveTrue]

If you recognize you are enough and have enough, rather than living in the mindset of scarcity of trying to get more of what you don’t really need.

[@erwinfs5]

In Islamic teachings, this is called zakat (purification). In which charity purifies our soul and purify our wealth

[@1bearswanson]

thank you for sharing this amazing story 😇

[@barbaraneebelmeier639]

Thank you for this inspiration.

[@safoan4651]

giving is like planting a single seed. it will grow more and more

[@ricegum4385]

All i got from this talk is "what you appreciate, appreciates."

[@Dolphjacksonn]

this was actually incredible

[@beaconsacademy]

One of best inspiring talk.... Taught me a lot... Changed my perception...

[@anthonycooper3191]

Good talk. God Bless you, and your good work!

[@Danybella]

"What you appreciate, appreciates" reminds me of Matthew 6:19-21

[@briantimbal8711]

This tedtalk made me cry 😭

[@benedictuyioghosa5667]

What you appreciate appreciates. Thank you!

[@Nadd108]

Such an increadible talk thank you !!

[@GoCanucks2011]

Everything you do - Everything you encounter - Everything you experience - ------- is changing your brain --------

[@lisas2538]

Well this was absolutely wonderful. Great speaker.

[@NewEarth25]

I am moved by your talk Lynn and yes money is like current of water, but in reality it is not. When money originates as privatized debt then people and planet are commodified, inequality grows, freedom disappears and inequality/hunger grows...so it is time to rethink and reinvent 'Money' itself to restore planet and humanity.

[@mr.padilla5633]

Susmita Barua yes. when debt controls all areas of people. inequality reigns supreme. The speaker is willing to give a talk about the possibility of improvement but poverty leaves many people in society vulnerable to a lot of horrors.

[@allisonking4274]

That is the stagnation of money she is describing. The lack of flow fits with her analogy. Privatized debt is the creation of a store of money, like creating a water reservoir of future human production and future resources. Then tax people to access this reservoir by asking them to return more water than they take. This reservoir then sits and stagnates as more water (people and planetary resources) are added to it. While the reservoir owner can take freely from this growing pool, it is poisoned by the guilt and yuckiness she describes.

[@allisonking4274]

Money is always somehow tied back to a resource exchange - planetary or human

[@laurelsorensen5759]

I appreciate the words and thought of your talk.....I appreciate the heart and belief that money flows. But at 60 years old....and after a lifetime of "doing the right things...." caring/giving/sharing/working/working/working....and yes...I was proud of the work I have done over the years....EVERY year...we have been maneuvered out of more and more of what we tried to build. We lost our home in 2007, had wages (both my husband an I), that were essentially stagnant for nearly 30 years...watched the rich change laws and the "rules of the game of life" until it was impossible to send out children to a normal college, and the local community college has left them in debt and unable to finish.....with no job on the other side, so no incentive to finish. I'm sorry...but I can't agree with your talk. Inspiring? absolutely...but the unfairness of America at this point has left people with the choice of a house....or food....or a family.....or medical security....but very few are able to afford the dreams we had as teenagers....and even fewer are able to achieve even 10% of their dreams. You are just wrong....and it is not the pursuit of more and more....after a lifetime of working, I am driving a 1990(something) Buick...living in a 1,000 sq foot house....with an autistic son who was bullied throughout high school, and graduated with a 1.75 GPA but a brilliant mind that can not learn traditionally. Your "privileged background" is flashing neon green.

[@jiggersotoole7823]

I'm surprised how few views this has had compared to other Ted talks.

[@beatat123]

This is beautiful, thank you!

[@Parthkumar_vekariya]

She presented excellently. A women good with skills

[@fa5ro69]

... give with love 💖