The Common Ground of Self | Dee Wallace | TEDxCapeMay

You likely know Dee Wallace as Mary -- aka, the mom from Steven Spielberg’s ET: The Extra-Terrestrial. (Ahem, the woman who knocked America’s favorite alien with a refrigerator door.) But this Kansas-teacher-turned-prolific-actor is also an internationally acclaimed speaker who knows a thing or two about perseverance -- when she booked her first of more than 200 commercials, she had only $4 in her bank account. “I left for New York, and my mom thought I’d be a goner in a week,” she said on the talk-show circuit following the release of ET. Instead, she went on to make 130 films, author five books and, now, grace the stage of TEDx Cape May. You likely know Dee Wallace as Mary -- aka, the mom from Steven Spielberg’s ET: The Extra-Terrestrial. (Ahem, the woman who knocked America’s favorite alien with a refrigerator door.) But this Kansas-teacher-turned-prolific-actor is also an internationally acclaimed speaker who knows a thing or two about perseverance -- when she booked her first of more than 200 commercials, she had only $4 in her bank account. “I left for New York, and my mom thought I’d be a goner in a week,” she said on the talk-show circuit following the release of ET. Instead, she went on to make 130 films, author five books and, now, grace the stage of TEDx Cape May. 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

[@francescawaters3679]

I had my first telephone conversation with Dee about a month ago. It was a present from a very dear friend. I cannot believe how much I have been affected by Dee's teachings. I am calmer, more focussed and able to think about my little child in clearer terms. TAHNK you so much for being there for us Dee. Incidentally, my first audition after my contact with you, I got the gig! I don't think that is coincidence.

[@debbiedebbie9473]

Excellent 👍

[@judykerr2000]

Dee speaks so beautifully, I felt like she was talking to the little girl in me that tries to rule me with fear. I need to understand her more instead of trying to shut her up. I like the thought of re-parenting my little girl, during Dee's talk I realized I've been too mean I need to be good, kind and sweet to my inner child - she deserves it. Thanks Dee I'm grateful for your insights!

[@revakussmaul1415]

Dee's message of loving ourselves is EXACTLY what we need right now. If we don't love ourselves, we can absolutely not love others! It's quite simple, love yourself more, care for yourself better and take a better you into each day!

[@2Tolstaya]

Dee trusts herself and her channel, and that trust through love allows her to operate in truth and wisdom. Like most profound truths, what she shares may seem simple, but is far from trivial. Because she is heart-centered and so loves herself, she generously shares with us what her channel provides her for us. Her insights about our inner child shaped by our childhood experiences is one of her strongest areas. This TedTalk epitomizes her honesty, openness, and loving wisdom. In her radio show, seminars, and private sessions, she quickly gets to truths that might take years to realize in conventional therapy, and she can sense when you understand and are applying what she has shared. Not many therapists have that immediate intuition and connection. I feel deep appreciation and gratitude for her gifts, and I am glad everyone can get a glimpse of that wisdom here. Let the words she shares here slowly sink in, like a warm, soft rain. If you do that, you can change your life easily and joyfully.

[@Whisperingvoid_K]

I have worked for her once and she is a very nice person.

[@MrsMccann123]

What an amazing, wise woman! I've followed Dee for many years and was fortunate enough to meet her and actually feel her energy in person. She brings so much love and compassion to the room and I am so glad to part of this

[@anneterri8960]

Not only moved, but this is now saved to my Spiritual list on KZbin.

[@SkittyJann]

Dee Wallace is truly a bright light both as an actor and a teacher. She is clear, articulate, and full of joy. This talk is a true treasure of wisdom and hopefully whets your appetite for more.

[@oksanaz9051]

“Let’s be the bright lights of wholeness that we can be.” Loved it! 🎁✨

[@TURNERWORKS]

This talk exposed the inner self doubt I had practically my whole life. You are a ray of light and hope to me and many others. Thank you Dee!

[@evelyndawson3001]

Dee Wallace is incredibly clear and empowering in her self-work and all that she does with many, many others. Her talk today on the little child within goes far beyond the popular table of the past. The work she does and guides releases blocks and offers true self knowledge, as well as compassion to others. My personal thanks gout to her and the courageous gift of this talk to all of us.

[@RoxABBA]

Dee's message inspired to find one of the photos of myself as a child where I had such an expression of total joy to print out and place in a prominent place so I can remind myself of who my co-creator is. What a wonderful message Dee has and I am so glad she has shared it.

[@alisonharrisuk]

Thank you Dee. I've enjoyed your little spiritual nuggets on Twitter and so very pleased to hear you did a talk for TEDx. The moments at the end here were moving and so very true. Thank you. X

[@Liciablyth]

Lovely indeedy Dee! What a succinct way to invite people to understand their childhood programming. Stunning.

[@lindaklauer549]

Dee, thank you so much for sharing your story. I was very touched. It is easy to look at someone and think they have it all and they are so far removed from me. It helps to know that someone as beautiful and talented as you has had her struggles also. I have gone through losing my husband and my mother this year and my house burning down. My confidence was low and I was living in fear. I am working really hard to get back to my more positive self.

[@auroramae3331]

Dee is such a bright light! I loved this!

[@joejiq65]

Thank you Dee, i am crying my eyes out! Your stories really hit home for me..

[@user-bq1rl6pu5h]

Wonderful. Dee you are such a "Bright Light" !!!!!!! Glad you are here on this planet guiding us all at this time.

[@melaniemiller3278]

Oh, Dee, Brilliantly done! I feel a feeling of sweet compassion for that little girl of each of us as you speak. I am grateful, thank you, Dee. .

[@TheRosemary002]

Beautiful.. Thanks Dee... I can so resonate with what you're saying. I have to take care of everyone or everyone dies.. I was talking to a group of women today about beliefs and money.. Thanks for your wisdom.. X

[@viewfromdowntheroad4138]

Dee is in some ways a worth successor to Florence Scovell Shinn. She speaks in a simple, midwestern way, saying some deeply profound things. The stories she shares are relevant. When I heard she had a TED talk, I immediately went to find it. Of course it was useful. The word "sensei" means "born before", with the implication of someone further down the path, who can guide the seeker. She is a Sensei. I have somewhat limited time for inspiring stuff, and I made room for this one. I look forward to additional TED talks, by her.

[@trevaughnsumrall9661]

Such a true inspiration, love this womans work. Legend.

[@jordanjoshua9295]

Such an inspiration! I'm gong through a tough time right now and Dee's speech helped me remember my bright light!

[@jacquelinadelosrios6245]

I love you Dee ! May God bless you with love, light,health and Joy

[@ChevelleforDebbie]

Beautiful talk and so very, very true.

[@Yottabee]

Dee is one of the most authentic, loving, and powerful people anywhere. Her generosity in sharing her life experiences and lessons resonates with everyone.

[@JeanAdrienne]

Once again, Dee is totally on point. Well done!

[@valenciaborzoniscott1828]

Love you, Dee. This is fabulous! Thank you for sharing the light ~

[@foodhasastory5605]

Wonderful. Get in touch with your inner child so you can be one voice to the universe. Thank you, Dee! This was greatly needed for all of us. Blessings to you and your family.

[@vickilewis8792]

Thank you, Dee, for your beautiful and powerful message. Your guidance has helped me and my family tremendously. Thank you for being a wise mentor.

[@edybrasfield1345]

You are the completion of all your creations. You are powerful!

[@GamertagTOWELLIE]

Dee, you always speak such insightful, poignant words. You are an inspiration and a comfort to so many of us mini-gods.

[@conniemurray5942]

Your story was so inspiring I felt so much love from you...am glad you have shared your wonderful journey to everyone. Best wishes always

[@janetwk3906]

Lots more to Dee's wisdom - highly recommend her podcast Conscious Creation - also she's hilarious - big recommend.

[@baileycrawly]

Janet Watson Kruse I second that recommendation. Every week is powerful and worth every single second

[@WendiBlum]

Hi Beautiful Dee. You are such a bright beacon of light. Thank you for sharing your heart. Love you, Wendi

[@GuideToTheSoul]

This is such a wonderful insightful talk on self-worth. Dee Wallace understands the greatest journey you should take-the inner journey of self-love. I’ve read her brilliant book, “Bright Light: Spiritual Lessons from a Life in Acting” and this TEDx beautifully illustrates the main life lessons she brings forth in that work. Dee is the real deal. I truly loved this! Dee is a light in our world.

[@baileycrawly]

Dee is fantastic! Always love hearing her speak! This talk was wonderful

[@LuccaKosta]

Thank you for your beautiful insights!

[@LetsTalkBreakingUp]

Wonderful talk! Great job Dee!

[@victoriapoindexter8317]

So much wisdom straight from the heart. Great message!

[@gabriellestone2491]

This is awesome. Love it.

[@jodygalardo5882]

this is a beautiful and authentic sharing . thank you..

[@IrisTurner]

BIG LOVE and Gratitude Dee. 💜🙏💙

[@springscreations]

Humble thanks I cried during this. This is my year to shine period!!! i claim this and all the groovy that comes with it and so it is!!! ^_^

[@ScottHaskinMusic]

Thank you, Dee! Such a powerful and inspirational message that I vow to retain

[@tiffanyburton3518]

Dee Wallace is amazing!! Her book bright light has helped me. This talk is fantastic.

[@kathleenmoynihan3381]

Thank you 💚

[@RichGordonOfficial]

Dee's words are very thought-provoking. I feel very fortunate to have found out about her insights for growth and personal development. Thank you, Dee!

[@husafel]

Thank You Dee!😊

[@deniseherud]

Dee is amazing! So much wisdom how to create and move past those limiting beliefs.💗💐

[@DeborahVoorhees]

beautiful talk

[@debbiedebbie9473]

Thank you very much for these videos. ❤️

[@glueschtick2751]

Such an inspiration

[@fayetriantis3341]

Just beautiful. I love her.

[@jenjung1090]

I lovè what you said about the little child.

[@charlottefranklin8583]

Beautiful🙏

[@lisaharding6691]

Powerful Dee ❣️

[@teresawarren8654]

This was beautiful, Dee. Thank you and Congratulations!

[@Friarjohn1971]

I’ve always liked Dee Wallace.

[@transformationforourhighes7484]

I love this woman ... and ET the movie 🎥 broke my heart ❤️ ET said “it’s right here”☝️👌🤗😘❤️😇

[@sharonhagley7168]

I am a huge follower of Dee and her work, and this talk is a great introduction. She offers a fantastic weekly call in show free of charge and accessible through heaps of channels, including via podcast. Check her website out if you want to take charge of your life and live it on your own terms.

[@hihland800]

Beautiful woman!!

[@carolinemanzo960]

Your Heart work is Beautiful to witness~ Thank you for the many times you freely gave council to show me truth that still exist within my childhood parameters~ once Aware which you open doors to so clearly, once Aware, I am able to bring love and resolution to the utterly fearful little girl that lived so many years in flight, in barely survival but hopelessness~ Your Heart Work has Helped me Greatly~ big big love Be~you~tifull DEE xo Caroline, Ontario Canada Love Love and more Love

[@blkmtlstv1265]

Dee Wallace big crush in the early 80s ❤ . Still a pretty lady !

[@angelabyrne9279]

Beautiful xxxxxx

[@eddievastag7818]

i wish i could meet her... i just found her website..... iv really been in a bad way about alot of things, loss of family, putting others first who i thought were my "friends" , being used, etc....i am at the point now that im so in the dark and majorly depressed... :( on;y 1 option left if you know what i mean and i didnt think about it overnight.....

[@dandyfox188]

Thank you Dee, I am god

[@gonzalofelixpanchowhartons4993]

True-00bc-2099@d-self esteem is hard. Whitney's 1985 másterpiece tune greatest lv(1977 awful original)...is the greatest love of all. After loving God & kzt above all

[@sergemutanda3131]

Parlé en français

[@amyc5913]

Massachusetts is way more fun than California.

[@blisswkc3344]

💯☘️♾️☮️🙌🏼💖❤️‍🔥💝🙏🏼😇🌈🍀

[@lynnlashbrook2904]

Growing up with Deanna Bowers it is extremely poignant to listen to her Ted Talk!

[@JB6Lights]

Give your life to Jesus and you will find true peace, joy ,love and happiness✝️

[@markthomas8018]

struggling to think of another actress or indeed woman who has aged as well as her.

[@zrodrigue]

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