The Power of Walking and Silence - [English]: John Francis at TEDxTokyo

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[@steveholmes5814]

It's amazing how much you can learn when you shut up and just listen.

[@lifeslessons9889]

Steve Holmes .. I agree , and that's been a problem of mine all my 60 years . My father always used to say "if you listen you might learn something " ! Sorry dad , I've still not mastered it 🙄

[@d.e.uteron1148]

Truly amazing.

[@AlviSultan]

@@lifeslessons9889: Listening is one of the most powerful skills every intelligent human being must acquire. It is the fundamental key to all learning and wisdom.

[@animamagna3077]

This man speaks the words of wisdom. And the words are so spicy because he knows what silence is from his own experience. God bless all of you.

[@alexbondini9436]

When heart speaks to heart, no need for words.

[@boody8beloved]

By silence I don't mean the absence of words , but the space that makes the music ~ wow

[@mariahamilton8333]

powerfully thrilling

[@meryrodriguez8808]

Abdullah beloved yes the absence of "sound" allow us to understand music,

[@mariahamilton8333]

yes indeed

[@ciikumurimi]

Gave me chills

[@mimilion6072]

I find it stressful when someone doesn't talk much. I feel that the onus is on me to put the effort in to talk but then after I'm exhausted from all the energy i had to put in. People assume I'm a bubbly, confident, outgoing person but i actually love it, when i know the person I'm with, to just be quiet. Since i lost my family, i have realised that words are useless sometimes. As i could try and describe my Mother a million times and they still wouldn't understand who she was.

[@raz56]

♡

[@ciikumurimi]

Sending you love, may the world always listen to you ❤️

[@elsaweber4323]

Praying for a day when each person finds their own way with the same devotion and integrity. Thank you John Francis.

[@letsgrowtogether7015]

❤🙏🏾

[@msthang5366]

Moving back to the city gave me a reason to get out a car. I walk pretty much every where. It’s so soothing!! It helps me calm down and concentrate or just be in the moment..

[@fruitkid4759]

I felt something powerful in his conclusion. brilliant talk

[@Trendsetic]

What an incredible soul.

[@LenoraForest]

What a lovely man. Such simple and powerful words.

[@neosho3953]

OMG this man knows of Appolonius! He is truly a man after my own heart.

[@letsgrowtogether7015]

❤🙏🏾

[@MsAnna47]

Great talk … excellent choice to add the banjo … gives one a chance to absorb the words. Thanks, John.

[@deevolution6803]

I Want To Hang Out With This Man. Have Always Envisioned Myself As A Monk and I Never Shut Up Either.

[@john-rodgerballenger2722]

My ex used to say‘you would just be a monk wouldn’t you?’ Yeah!

[@helenbatts4948]

This is an idea worth knowing. Many who have experience silence have discovered things that seemed impossible for them. As you said, you listen better and learn a lot about yourself. Walking is amazing, am glad to be part of the walking word. I appreciate your demonstration.

[@TaiwoBamisile]

this was genius to think that he did not speak for 17yrs and the wonderful arrived philosophy. Great, just great.

[@jb-vd6bi]

you learn self-reliance , when you just do it yourself

[@billymitchell6850]

I got a lot out of John Francis' talk. I appreciate him taking the time to do this.

[@lolitamorris2943]

What a happy soul.

[@MaxLambrecht]

This talk should have a lot more views, millions of views.

[@Iamluckygirl1111]

Thank you for valuable insights 🙌

[@pariks141288]

Why does this video have such less likes.. I resonate so much with his ideology. I am thinking if it was possible for me to conserve my senses (talk, sight, hearing) atleast few hours each week?

[@winstonmiller9649]

Hi Parak' I hear what you're saying and feel it too. Some years ago I read a article about a journalist who went on a 10 day silent retreat, she had a hard time with the silence. And started to recite Shakespeare in her mind, instead of following the technique. I thought that I could remain silent for 10 days, and went on the same retreat. It was a real challenge!! But the most wonderful experience I could have had. Some yrs later I invited a friend to come with me. She said she couldn't do it. But she did. It was hard for her. Afterwards she said don't invite her again.😖 Few weeks after, when the experience bore fruit inside her, she said she really wanted to go again. Anyhow, peace/silence is so outside most people's experience, they anticipate it will be horrible. 15+ years later I still practice meditative silence morning and evening, and my friend still occasionally ask if we could go again. Why? Well, I guess the truth she found on the retreat still continues to bear fruit inside her, and she wants a refresher. Peace man!! 😊💖🙏💕🤗

[@claudebrownjr.7250]

Thanks Brother

[@MrOliverTube]

great , thank you

[@suchitakrishnaprasad281]

My yoga teacher used to reserve a few minutes to simply listen to the sounds in the surroundings. Including, say, the monotonous noise of a machine.. not just the typically happy sounds like chirruping birds and flowing streams. Just Listen without thoughts and that allows us to open up to inner peace spontaneously.

[@shadedman2785]

Yes!! Very cool!!

[@kaeerockk5084]

Thank You

[@jb-vd6bi]

Centering oneself to Nature and surroundings

[@thirdeyemafiafamily450]

WOW Tedx talk should start a platform here in Kenya love all the discussions 👍🏾

[@jilvianb8303]

I agree

[@ericsierra-franco7802]

Fascinating guy!

[@plutoplatters]

All of this is fantastic ! The problem is when we have humans packed into a small area like sardines they start to feast upon one another. And often it takes just a few sardines.

[@ajohonly3721]

Beautiful I will try that. 🖤👌

[@HT_Ray]

Brilliant!

[@tiyeeglowmedianetwork4759]

great message 👍 thanks Man

[@Panaprium]

Amazing!

[@jibberprincess]

His voice at parts when he speaks in a higher tone, is extremely similar to Ross gellers!!!! Segment at 8:20 for example

[@JAZZER5]

Great idea

[@user-gw6kh7wb5g]

great

[@marcelocaballero8128]

immediately happy that is a banjo in this video

[@karinberryman2009]

The banjo is a humble instrument. Incredibly fun too!

[@Dianaiya]

To have silence, one must have solitude

[@daramanuel5259]

Even in solitude, one may not have silence...

[@tashaaulls]

Even if the world around you is noisy YOU be silent is all that is needed to have silence.

[@natashajohnson8978]

🙏

[@AlviSultan]

Diana K: The best way to learn silence and solitude is to be alone.

[@donaldpace9033]

No words

[@jacquelynn2051]

I’m a Taurus and we are destined to recognize that we go at this thing called life...alone

[@nelsoncoelho2499]

I found it interesting.

[@aaliyahbutler4773]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏Ahhhhmazing

[@heimdalllichtbringer]

[@jb-vd6bi]

Yesterday is gone. today is today and tomorrow's. not here yet

[@troyhagen587]

GREAT INFORMATION AND VIDEO THANKS EVERYONE EPIC MESSAGE

[@susanswinny588]

Wisdom

[@inessantos7100]

his voice sounds like Ross from Friends

[@plutoplatters]

Why is it that we never hear "judgements can be correct " or.... "judgements are often correct " ?

[@educationalramblings6826]

I've experimented with silence since coming across John some years back and I would love to ask him about something I struggle with, when I've chose to be silent. It feels awkward or impolite in some way to just nod or wave or stick out my hand when someone greets me with a nice, "hello, how are you"? Type of statement. I'd love to hear from anyone here.

[@AlviSultan]

Just bring your hands together (like Namaste in India) and then give them a salute with your right hand.🙏👋

[@jb-vd6bi]

Even children know basic sign language for what they need

[@blissfulwillsun60]

Blessed love 👸🏿🤴🏾❤️💛💚🖤⚫️🙌🏽👊🏾☝🏽👍🏽🌍👁🌍👁👁

[@caracchillo]

bring me the man that has forgotten words, I want to talk with him. (Rumi)

[@juliecampbell9981]

!

[@bolivar1789]

Does anybody know how to spell the name of that philosopher he mentions around the minute 10.45? I couldn't find it nowhere. Thanks.

[@wecology]

Apollonius of Tyana

[@bolivar1789]

Michael LaFlamme Hi Michael. I have just googled the man. Now I know who he is! Thank you very much!

[@CherieAnne1000]

Apollonius’ Canobus, is a poem referenced in this video.

[@chukas9264]

*anywhere

[@mattschnaubert]

Apolonious theragopys

[@empressnia8576]

💚🕊️🎶🕊️💚🤗

[@HowToUseASmartphone]

4:00

[@QueenJeneeneX]

My attention span must be a little off this evening

[@148woodrow]

Guy should have kept the vow of silence.

[@DanielTejnicky]

1990'S called, they want their animation back xD

[@joshaustin9119]

Andre 3000s Uncle😊

[@mickymouse2445]

OMG, that would kinda make sense! (I looove Andre 3000 and his work)

[@ThunderBroomPilot]

You are beyong being cool. Would have loved talking to you over a beer.

[@hanscombe72]

Just point to the menu?

[@poppymcgrath]

you really are a beautiful older man

[@jaydecarillo8754]

"talk less than necessary"

[@BenjaminRuggierouakanuff]

.

[@karinberryman2009]

Hilarious!

[@PamPooh1111]

Notice the ppl speaking on silence talk alot lol

[@nieshatelemacque4507]

Nice experience sir. Thanks for sharing! Nevertheless, it would have been nicer if you had use an African as your reference as opposed to a Greek!

[@tealimargera1263]

please don't make a movie about my family or take away my papa

[@youme503]

I was silent and noticed how ashy and dry that right elbow was

[@evelynbrown8700]

If I were walking and consciously not speaking I would be more ready wuth his message as an idea worth trying and spreading instead of my observation of the surface quality of his elbow.