TEDxFTU 2021 | SESSION 3 | VOICE OF YOUTH by TEDx FTU

tedxftu — 2021-11-20 17:29:38 UTC

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❓ Word count: no more than 300 words
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_Who_{do you want to send some encouraging words to?}
_Why_{do you want them to read this letter? (Why do you think they need this motivation letter?)}
_What_{do you want to tell them? Your inspiring stories? Some good advice to pass on? ...}

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tedxftu — 2021-11-20 17:42:12 UTC

😉 If you are into a more artistic delivery method, this corner is for you!

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Tutorial video is presented right above!
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✏️ Format: Pencil Drawing (on your paper); Direct drawing on Padlet; Handmade card, Wacom
❓ Suggested content: About yourself in the present and future time; your thoughts; your motivation symbol (Example: four-leave clover)
❌ Word count: no more than 100 words

tedxftu — 2021-11-20 17:48:07 UTC

💡 Photo lovers, upload your image and give a short explanation for it here!

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✏️ Format: High Resolution Images; Postcard
❓ Suggested content: Landscape/Events/People/Objects reminding you of past crises
❌ Word count: no more than 100 words

The three secrets of resilient people

tedxftu — 2021-11-27 17:08:45 UTC

Resilient people see suffering as a part of every human existence. They know that suffering is a part of life. They don't diminish the negative, but find a way to find the positive in difficulties.

Five years ago, the sudden death of Lucy's 12-year-old daughter Abi forced Lucy to redirect her academic training and professional practice to foster resilience in individual circumstances.

In this talk, she shares three strategies that helped her normalize an unforeseen tragedy and how to find meaning in loss.

Why we ignore obvious problems — and how to act on them

tedxftu — 2021-11-27 17:11:52 UTC

Why do we often neglect big problems, like the financial crisis and climate change, until it's too late?

Policy strategist Michele Wucker urges us to replace the myth of the "black swan" - that rare, unforeseeable, unavoidable catastrophe - with the reality of the "gray rhino" the preventable danger that we choose to ignore.

Let's prepare for our new climate

tedxftu — 2021-11-27 17:13:39 UTC

As Vicki Arroyo says, it's time to prepare our homes and cities for our changing climate, with its increased risk of flooding, drought and uncertainty. She illustrates this inspiring talk with bold projects from cities all over the world - local examples of thinking ahead.

How to practice emotional first aid

tedxftu — 2021-11-27 17:17:39 UTC

We'll go to the doctor when we feel flu-ish or a nagging pain. So why don’t we see a health professional when we feel emotional pain: guilt, loss, loneliness?

Too many of us deal with common psychological-health issues on our own, says Guy Winch. But we don’t have to. He makes a compelling case to practice emotional hygiene - taking care of our emotions, our minds, with the same diligence we take care of our bodies.

tedxftu — 2021-12-05 02:18:32 UTC

This is a basic word in Chinese which is composed of "yun" (Cloud) and "li" (power, strength). My name includes "yun" so I consider it to be my lucky symbol and that would be a force to push me to move forward and fight for my dream. Now I'm a second-year student and I hope that I could be a successful businesswomen in the future - simple as it is.

tedxftu — 2021-12-05 02:24:03 UTC

From an anonymous author

Dear my little brother,

Actually, at this time you cannot understand most of the English words I write here, so keep this letter until you live up to your “I will try my best to learn English (through Duolingo)” promise.

I, who went through more than 12 years of going to school as a university student, am eager to stay at home and stay away from the hustle and bustle of Sai Gon. While as a Grade 2 student, no sooner had you experienced what school was, how friends were than the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and you had to stay at home for almost the whole Grade 1 and 2. Because of the generation gap, I hardly noticed the situation you have been in and thought that you had the same feeling as me (which is relaxing at home), but you did not. You want to go to school. You would love to sit next to your best friend. As you replied when I asked, “I hate COVID. Why don’t we tell the Transforming Robot to fight with that?”. Then, you literally drew a picture of a Supercar fighting and preventing the outspread of the corona virus.

My beloved, don’t you know that your pure sayings and picture definitely moved my heart? I hope that you and your generation will be the brave normalizers by choosing to be light rather than uptight and spreading your positive energy to others. Why don’t you become to be a superman (by exerting yourself to the fullness while studying), so you don’t need to call the Transforming Robot (as they may turn in when you need them)?

Pinch your cheeks,

Chị B.

tedxftu — 2021-12-05 02:34:53 UTC

Source: Unsplash

Last year, in 2020, the world experienced the unprecedented pandemic with global ramifications. By now, we have yet overcome it; actually we have been trying to live with it and fighting it day after day. As Christmas is around the corner, I do hope that the Covid soon runs away, everyone will be able to enjoy a Christmas filled with joy, coziness, and love.

Love yourself, love your life!

tedxftu — 2021-12-05 02:42:54 UTC

These are stressful, uncertain times as the world grapples with the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic with the death of many lives. With everything going on in the world, the nonstop coverage and seemingly endless stream of negative news can be overwhelming and, as a result, it's easy to feel more stressed or more emotional than usual.

In moments like these, it's important to stay informed on the latest updates and to continue having meaningful discussions about what's going on. However, it's also important to look after your own mental (and physical) health. That's why self-care for me is so important. My self-care habit is very simple: taking care of my living space, turning it into a source of inspiration for me to work productively.

Enjoy some music and get inspired to play the activity, our audience!

tedxftu — 2021-12-05 09:53:24 UTC

(I'm not good at drawing haha). Some people tell me that I'm a kind of a calm person who seems not to be affected by anything, but actually I am affected by things around, definitely. I think what makes it different is the way we react to crises. I see them as friends and welcome them as a part of my life. Hence, when encountering some hardships, I show no "panik" or overreaction. Be optimistic! Hope this gives you a positive vibe <3

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“I am nothing special, of this I am sure. I am a common man with common thoughts and I've led a common life. There are no monuments dedicated to me and my name will soon be forgotten, but I've loved another with all my heart and soul, and to me, this has always been enough..”

Dear anyone

2021-12-05 14:26:51 UTC

Hi, thank you for reading this. Thank you for making it this far. I'm not sure if things would get better from here or not but I do believe that it will eventually. You're doing a great job. Don't stop, you're amazing and I know everybody is proud of you!

To my Stray Kids

2021-12-05 14:27:44 UTC

You know who I am, right? :> First of all, thank you for always being by my side and supporting me through all of my ups and downs! You are one of my biggest motivators and supporters that drive me through my hardship. You guys know that I love you guys so much, and I miss you guys so much too, so when we meet again mình hẹn kèo ăn nhé! :> Love yew and thank yew for everythinggg :>

Dear myself, be strong, you are not alone.

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Be Alright - Ariana Grande :>

2021-12-05 14:31:13 UTC

I want to share with you this song of Ariana Grande. I listen to it whenever I am anxious because the lyrics are so soothing. "Baby, don't you cry, every little thing is gonna be alright!" I hope this song can also spread that positive vibe to all of you too :'>

“Learn as if you will live forever, live like you will die tomorrow.” — Mahatma Gandhi

2021-12-05 14:32:24 UTC

This is really a motivation quote I'd like to spread it to you. We just have only one life, so live the way you want.
You are the best version of yourself.

Dear my little self,

2021-12-05 14:32:46 UTC

I don’t know if I make any stupid English mistakes or not, but it’s okay I guess =)))
You are strong, you are talented, and you are beautiful. You also have wonderful friends around. They love and support you so much.
Remember these things whenever you want to give up on your daily fight against the monster inside your head.
You will win someday, my lil girl.
And you will marry a rich man and live happily ever after.

Love you,
You.

Dear my Christmas 2022 self

2021-12-05 14:32:48 UTC

Oh dear god I really hope you are doing well and fine. I hope you will have survived wrapping up your 10-month project and feel content with it. I hope you will have decided to grasp the chance, and I truly hope you succeed at it. I hope you are appreciating the people that are really worth your appreciation. Really, stop spending so much of your energy on people that don’t matter. I have been doing that too much.

2021 is a whole mess of a crisis!

COVID-19 wrecks me hard. I lost myself in the stream of disorientation, not knowing what to do, not knowing which step to take next. Hell, I didn’t even have the courage to pursue the thing that I like. I neglected myself and filled my mind with negative thoughts. I looked down on myself.

But I think I have at least tried to strive through it. I think I did Okay (?) with my project? I managed to join a Marketing class, got into a Marketing competition (and failed) and had the courage to tell people: yes I’m pursuing Marketing.

I’m gonna give you a few months to heal my future self. That is my kindest act for you. I’m sorry you will have to receive a me that is emotionally beaten, tired and exhausted. But hey, you will receive a mindset of crisis normalization, and crisis does not really tear you down anymore. You will have lots of love, and some new friends. You will have my courage. You will (finally) have healing time.

I doubt 2022 is gonna be any less crisis-ridden. But I believe I equip you well to fight with it. Fight for the inner peace of you, of your generation.

Chin up. The light is at the end of the tunnel.

You, you are my light.

All and well,

Mochi.

2021-12-05 14:33:20 UTC

To my future self,
Things are hard now and i don't want to just say it will be easier because i know i may not be. I just want you to know that you have overcome stuff and you can do it again. Talk to others, listen to their stories is a way to be heard and to feel less lonely too. Love this quotes from Frozen and i think you and i both need it

Sometimes, all one can do is the next right thing

Keep going and remember that you are loved

2021-12-05 14:33:53 UTC

This song is so dynamic and so special. It’s soft and introspective and quiet but then it’s empowered and strong and vibrant. The first line “What are you willing to lose?”. That hit me right in the chess. I was like, that’s incredible. The song kind of takes you through this progression of it’s all in your head. These monsters that you have to get over and finally conquering ourselves and validating ourselves.

You’ve got to conquer the monsters in your head. I think it's so applicable to everyone. In League of Legends, it’s all about standing back up every time you get knocked down. You’re never going to reach the top if you don’t keep climbing.

Dear future me,

2021-12-05 14:34:17 UTC

I bet you're somewhere else wandering around, searching for your true meaning and living your own life and you've come a long long way to achieve what you're having now.

Is everything okay? I hope so.

Just want to say that no matter where you are, or what you are doing, or who you're with, just remember to enjoy yourself to the fullest and make the most of it.

This letter may come late or soon, I don't know. But I'm hoping that you are on the way to really prove that our scars mark our existence. And everything is meaningful up to the moment you're living in.

Don't be too mean, don't be too isolated. I hope our beloved and only best friend is still there for you.

A cat and a dog would be a perfect one. Or more.
Send my warmest thank to our best friend, and to your lover if you already have one.

Much love, much energy,
Stay as who we always are.

XOXO

Dear me in the future and anyone read this letter,

2021-12-05 14:34:49 UTC

Life can be tough. It is always full of unexpected events. Maybe you can feel lost, panic or hopeless. But just remember that your beloved ones are still there. They always love you unconditionally and are ready to listen to you. They may do not know how to show you their empathy and love with you but it doesn't mean you should keep the sorrow, the hurt on your own.
And one more things, do not worry so much about the future any more. Be present. Present is a present. Let's value every present moment. You can do it. Remember that. What does not kill you makes you stronger.

Keep calm and smile more!

Crystal.

2021-12-05 14:35:01 UTC

For a long time, i have struggled with the concept of Heteronormativity, who i am supposed to date, to hold hands with, to kiss. This is NOT a propaganda against homophobia. This is just me coming out anonymously to a bunch of strangers on the Internet :) Entirely dedicated to my confused and frustrated teenage self: "Girls kiss girls too, dumb-ass. Sincerely, your superior version."

A Second One Love Manchester

2021-12-05 14:35:18 UTC

May 23, 2017

An Ariana Grande concert was bombed. 22 people were killed. ISIS claimed responsibility. That was the news I woke up to. It sounded unreal to me. I just recently got invested into this new pop star, and there I was, reading news about a terrorist attack at her concert. “Ariana, whatever you do, please don’t quit music,” I whispered to myself.

June 5, 2017

It was 3 in the morning. I’d just watched a concert for three hours straight and witness a sweet, bubbly pop star stand up against terrorism. I could feel the love, courage, and unity permeating. That was what music is about, and that was what terrorism is against.

December 5, 2021

I didn’t expect much from a speaker-less session, but the last two were great, so I gave it a try. I went to the lounge to play Name the Event, but it wasn’t there, and the tables were named “Hall of Normalization.” Turned out it was a guided tour for their Notion exhibition. I listened in, not really paying attention, then I heard the name “Ariana Grande”. I looked and found out they featured One Love Manchester in the exhibition, as a Symbol of Strength, no less.

I talked to an organizer before. He called the event “a One Love Manchester moment” to COVID victims and to all those out there dealing with crises. Now, at this point into the event, I understand why.

To TEDxFTU 2021 organizers, you did something incredible. Keep up.

Love,

아리 ❤

Dear everyone,

2021-12-05 14:35:29 UTC

No matter how hard the life treats you, you still have the others by your side, or at least, you have me. So just be strong in any cases, it's okay to not be okay. I love you!

TO MYSELF AND THOSE WHO ARE SUFFERING FROM INSOMNIA

2021-12-05 14:35:54 UTC

My motivation for upcoming event

2021-12-05 14:35:56 UTC

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CWGSHx5INBl/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
This video really wakes me up, it gives me the true meaning of consistency, the meaning of making a true effort. Whenever I start sth, I will put all my effort, my power, my strength, my time, and my life to go for it. The result can not come to after 1 or 2 days, I will not the winner today, maybe not tomorrow but I believe one day, I will be. And the quote I have learned about this is "We don't sleep when we're tired, we sleep when we're DONE". I will stick to it for the rest of my life!

To anyone who sees this

2021-12-05 14:35:57 UTC

Keep going! You are doing great.

To our boy above and my Stray Kids

2021-12-05 14:36:16 UTC

You did a great job and we are so proud of you, our darling! We always stand by you and you know we love you so much ❤
Congratulations our di boy ^^ andTEDxFTU 2021.

My inner self

2021-12-05 14:36:31 UTC

I used to think that I would be stronger, more resilient than I am right now. However, when crisis came, I was the one who collapsed desperately.

I have been under one of the most terrible period in my life. I broke up with my lover, and deep down inside me feel lost. My mind was full of the images of our past memories, making my present mind filled with hurt, pain, and disappoinment.

I used to think I can control myself perfectly, until I faced direcly with the fact that I would go alone in my future path.

Anyway thank you TEDx FTU team for such amazing sessions about Crisis Normalization <3

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This is the process of my maturity. Beginning as a white paper, I am willing to learn and flexible to adapt to be colorful, meaning to extend my wider knowledge and relationships.

To myself,

2021-12-05 14:36:36 UTC

You are fighting your ways againts the crappy 19th year of your life. Tiring, exhasting, sometimes disastrous, often heart-breaking and always full of difficuties. But here you are now. You are in the stage where you can meet friends, have great friends, have great companions of your life.

Keep yourself inspired. Don't be in awe of troubles, of crises round you. You still have 2 years up ahead in university life, and then a bunch of 2 years till you're retired.

Definitely not an easy journey.

Definitely not fun.

But with the right attitude towards life, a happy face, you can do it.

From an anonymous author,

2021-12-05 14:37:17 UTC

Dear many people,

Actually, at this time, you can feel so happy when joining an interesting event. However, you will be very sad about many complanits from others.
You did very well. You can be sad but you need to think that you are trying your best every day and I am proud of you.
Be confident about yourself and after your sadness, be happy and smile.

Love you,
....

From a person who is obsessed with appearance

2021-12-05 14:37:31 UTC

To be honest, I am extremely upset with my body. I used to lose 15 kilos. It was a painful process but turned out to be not rewarding at all. Even though my body changed, my mind couldn't. I am still obsessed with it, I cannot let it go. Every single day, I live in the fear that I will go back to my far-gone ugly self. Everybody around me thinks that I am insane and obsessed. However, such feeling is not something normal peope can understand. I cannot get out of that fear.
Therefore, I uploaded this picture to remind me and anyone with the same problem that just believe and stay calm. Maybe at some points in the future, you can go through your own metamorphosis and be able to , express your beauty, just like those butterflies

Normalize crises!

2021-12-05 14:38:27 UTC

Crises are not random incidents
With obvious signs and pieces of evidence, they come in any way, shape or form
Calm down, panic not
Confront, don't evade
Adapt, yet to quit
Reflect on the past, don't dwell on it
Chances come in waves, yet slip through our fingers
Would we let them fade away?
Look forward and fight for a better tomorrow
May the utmost of crises rise
Together with attitudes of normalization!

Cherish every moment!

2021-12-05 14:38:48 UTC

This is a photo I took during this Covid-19 period when we have to study online. I really enjoy the feeling of capturing moments, whether it's happy or sad. I really appreciate it all. I wish you all the best, hope that even in the best or worst times, you can still appreciate yourself with what you have <3

2021-12-05 14:39:25 UTC

thanks a lot

I'm crying

2021-12-05 14:40:35 UTC

When we become adults, we are no longer free to cry and sob like a child. Silently hiding our tears because we don't want everyone to know you're weak.

We have braced for too long. My bro, cry if you want to cry, those tears will help you release your negative emotions and help you become stronger. My friend, you have the right to be weak.

2021-12-05 14:41:46 UTC

In 2021, not only the world experience the Covid 9 but I also suffer from a mental crisis. I thought about giving up. But in the end, I will overcome it with a lot of effort and keep moving forward. I hope that this Christmas will bring peace, joy, and happiness to all of us
P/s: Last year, I had a memorable Christmas dinner with my 2nd family. Hope that it will happen this year.
Love

2021-12-05 14:44:17 UTC

Dear my future self,

How are you doing these days? Are you still fine with all the deadlines and relationships? I hope that you are still coping well with your life haha!

2021 was a hard year for you, right? You must have felt really tired and lonely. Lack of real-life connection, broken relationships, and regular mental breakdown. Mood swing has been a friend of yours. You must have wished that this year should go through real quick so that all of these things could go away.

However, you should appreciate what this year has brought to you too. You have spent more time for yourself, you understood yourself more, and you found your inner peace. You sorted out your relationships, and you had a supportive group of friends who are always there for your hardship. You have grown. You have been more mature. And more importantly, you have become more resilient. That is what I am proud of you.

And you too, you should also be proud of yourself. Please treat yourself better. Don't just listen to what others said and overthink. You know that you are doing great! If you did anything wrong, there is still time for you to fix it. So please don't be worried and be more positive, okay. I hope that you can be more satisfied with yourself, with your relationships, and with your work. Don't go too harsh on yourself. Spend more time for yourself and your loved ones. If you have negative feelings, please confide with them. Don't hold it to yourself.

Finally, I hope that you can achieve what you want in your life, for yourself as well as for the people around you. I hope that the next years to come will be easier for you.

Love you!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HzpPl5a9EA

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Be myself 💪

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Mình sẽ tỏ tình với crush để thoát khỏi khủng hoảng tương tư

LOVE LOVE LOVE

2021-12-05 14:50:00 UTC

From: me
I want to send this little heart to you. You have to be stronger to overcome all the difficulties that will surely come to you in the future. You have to remember to love your beloved family more and more, even though I know you don't know how to express your feelings of gratefulness and your love to them. Always respect what you have right now too. Your family, your friends, your lover, your teammates, etc., who love you, deserve your love, right? That's all. Oh remember to love me more too. Love you <3
To: me :>

2021-12-05 14:50:31 UTC

So I drew this picture with the meaning that I want to nurture the child in me- the innocent child of free, positiveness, creativeness that I have, in purpose or not, forced it to keep silent when I grew up, trying to hind myself and become the other person that's not me. I realized that this child, just like me, need to grow up too. Say bye to all the fault I made in the past, cause I'm busy being the better and growing version of me now.

2021-12-05 14:51:36 UTC

Dear my beloved friend,

It’s been a long time since the last day we met. Almost 1 year, right? When we were at grade 10, it was great that we became “deskmate”. I remember that we have been through many memorable experiences together ^^ We had sad, emotional, happy, “cheatin’” feelings as a student. I did’t say much, but I really appreciate all. And we grew up, we have different direction in life and strive for our dream. I remember sometimes we want to call but both are busy. I’m sorry… Although we don’t talk much these days, but I do care and follow you.

It's such a great “honor”, I think, when I am one of the first people you annouce that you were chosen to move to Russia for 6 years. Good for you! But I regret I hadn’t taken chance to meet you with our classmates. I bet you have some “strange” feeling and worry, especially in that Covid-19 pandemic. It’s also cold in Russia… I hope you will have a great study trip there, take the opportunities, learn, grow and be proud. You are smart, but headstrong… I have told you before. I am not sure that you change or not. But let’s be more flexible!!! If you have any inmist feelings that you want to share, I always there to listen. You may have crisis going abroad in the upcoming years, prepare well and understand yourself!

Go on and take care!

2021-12-05 14:54:07 UTC

Send all of you a flower at the end of the day. Be positive and beautiful as a flower!