How To Come Together in a Meaningful Way | Priya Parker | TED

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October 2, 2024

Looking to infuse more connection into your time with friends and family? Facilitator Priya Parker urges us to approach gathering with intention and creativity. Diving into the evolving significance of coming together both in-person and virtually, she demystifies the role of a host, outlines mistakes we should avoid and shares the potential of thoughtfully designed get-togethers to bring lasting change to communities, workplaces and personal relationships. (This conversation was hosted by TED’s Cloe Shasha Brooks. Visit ted.com/membership to support TED today and join more exclusive events like this one.)

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@AncientandModern-2024

October 2, 2024 at 7:04 am

Coming together in a meaningful way requires open communication, mutual respect, and shared goals. It’s about listening to understand, not just to respond. By focusing on what unites us, rather than what divides us, we can build stronger connections and create lasting change.

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@KyleeBut

October 2, 2024 at 7:21 am

*Who love AUDI ?? ????*

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@TrollTribeBand

October 2, 2024 at 9:38 am

I’m going to see The Bridge on Thanksgiving eve!!!!!

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@m.vinayagamjeevath2750

October 2, 2024 at 9:05 pm

00:07 The art of gathering has evolved during the pandemic
02:24 Reconsidering how we come together
06:35 Creating a meaningful gathering through shared experiences and stories
08:43 Adam reimagined a traditional family gathering on Zoom to honor his grandmother’s memory
12:52 Adapting traditional meetings to meet modern needs
14:53 Gathering is a practice of meeting the actual needs of the community and allies.
18:41 Embrace creativity and connection in virtual gatherings
20:41 Creating psychological togetherness in gatherings
24:26 Creating meaningful gatherings with purpose and intention
26:11 The importance of clarifying the purpose of gatherings
29:38 Practice intentional attending and responding to invitations.
31:29 Creating meaningful connections through intentional gatherings
00:00 Stay focused on building meaningful connections
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@ErickDaniellott

October 3, 2024 at 4:24 am

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- @Kevin-v5b9z
  
  October 3, 2024 at 4:27 am
  
  Wow ????I know her too
  Miss Rose M Elaine is a remarkable individual whom has brought immense positivity and inspiration into my life.
  
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- @DouglasA.Drewkey
  
  October 3, 2024 at 4:30 am
  
  I know that woman (Rose M Elaine )
  If you were born and raised in Miami ,FL???????? you’d know too, No doubt she is the one that helped you get where you are!!
  
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- @Deborah-d3j
  
  October 3, 2024 at 4:31 am
  
  How can someone get connection to that Woman y’all speaking bout !!!?
  
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- @Bright-v8h
  
  October 3, 2024 at 4:39 am
  
  Wow. I’m a little surprised seeing Rose M Elaine named here, and I didn’t know she has been helpful to so many people too, this is amazing, I’m in my fifth trade with her, and it has been
  
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- @WalterGoodman120
  
  October 3, 2024 at 4:42 am
  
  I remember giving her my first savings $20000 and she opened a brokerage account for me it turned out to be the best thing that ever happened to me.
  
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@RobertLittle-g8i

October 3, 2024 at 6:24 am

You’ve helped me understand this on a deeper level!

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@rudyponzio5871

October 5, 2024 at 6:43 am

Ha. Schools and education systems fail humanity period. What good is intellect if we don’t use it on ourselves?

If people think they’re lucky that their side is the favorite side of news media. And realize their media providers are actively working against the other side relentlessly.

But down the road of happenstance. Their own salvation of sorts lies in the hands of free press that isn’t…..?

Who checks into a roach motel and calls it the ritz….after leaving a penthouse?

I’ve seen it all.

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@ColdMotivation-rf8fg

October 7, 2024 at 12:29 am

Great stuff ❤❤❤❤

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