Our Search for Purpose & Meaning

Speakers:
Tyrone Stokes, Josiah Ruff, Leonard Sicilian, Libo Mngomezulu

"It’s impossible to feel dread when you have a compelling future... a powerful mission or vision in front of you. It’s hard to drudge through life when there is MEANING attached to your future...

You can’t live in darkness when you believe your future is bright. Perhaps the problem then, is that many of us believe the FUTURE will not be better than the PAST.

Without meaning life is useless and worthless. Without meaning we give up on life. We can NOT GIVE UP on life and we can not give up on our best life."

Do Not Give Up On The Person You Are Capable Of Becoming

Do Not Give Up On The Person You Are Capable Of Becoming (Inspirational Video)

Why Students Should Have Mental Health Days | Hailey Hardcastle

School can be rife with stress, anxiety, panic attacks and even burnout — but there's often no formal policy for students who need to prioritize their well-being. Hailey Hardcastle explains why schools should offer mental health days and allow students time to practice emotional hygiene without stigma. Follow along to learn how she and a team of fellow teens transformed their advocacy into law.

Rediscovering Hope Through Self-Forgiveness

Even as a high school football star, Billy fell into a dark tunnel. Within a 9-month period, Billy’s two most important people were killed and he felt responsible for both deaths. He found his light switch after 20 years of incarceration, which led him to rediscover hope through self-forgiveness.

"I see myself as caring, earnest, loyal and full of life. I want to bring happiness to a person’s day. If I notice someone isn’t happy or feeling well, I want to make him smile. I find joy and passion in team settings; I love to work with others. What got us where we’re at does not need to define us. I love sports and working out."

Don't Try to Please Everyone. You're Not Pizza!

You. Cannot. Please. Everyone. Don't even try it! Don't be boring. Don't be taken for granted. Basically... don't be pizza. Instead of being a people pleaser, take pleasure in finding YOUR people.

I've Never Met A Strong Person With An Easy Past

Never Met A Strong Person With An Easy Past Motivational Speech by Fearless Soul.

To Overcome Challenges, Stop Comparing Yourself to Others | Dean Furness

When you stop comparing yourself to others, you can accomplish great things, says wheelchair athlete Dean Furness. He shares how, after losing the use of his legs in an accident, he discovered a powerful new mindset focused on redefining his "personal average" and getting better little by little.