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The Profound Power of Gratitude and “Living Eulogies” | Andrea Driessen | TED

Why do we often wait so long to recognize each other’s gifts? Why are the truest compliments for the people we love often said only after they’re no longer around to hear and savor them? Andrea Driessen makes the case for writing eulogies for the living, sharing the power of “Gracenotes” to offer connection on…

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Why do we often wait so long to recognize each other’s gifts? Why are the truest compliments for the people we love often said only after they’re no longer around to hear and savor them? Andrea Driessen makes the case for writing eulogies for the living, sharing the power of “Gracenotes” to offer connection on a deeper level and dispel any regrets of waiting until a loved one’s death to appreciate their presence in your life.

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    August 15, 2022 at 11:40 am

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  2. Robert Forsythe

    August 15, 2022 at 12:02 pm

    Born and Died in the same house. I think it is likely he returned to Father as his care for his family is of the Devine nature. Love and Care of your children is what fathers should do. This Eulogy is heard by your Father. He hears your words. There should be no grief your father is in the place where he was Born again.

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      August 15, 2022 at 12:44 pm

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  3. Grâce

    August 15, 2022 at 12:12 pm

    <3

  4. Emilio G.

    August 15, 2022 at 12:15 pm

    Good stuff here. Thanks 😊

  5. LD M

    August 15, 2022 at 12:28 pm

    This TED Talk was the most inspiring I’ve personally heard that resonates and provides me a perspective of the phrase “giving flowers while ppl are alive”
    On a new mission now. Hopefully folks will understand and appreciate the sentiment.
    Def gonna share this for reference.
    GREAT inspiring TED Talk!!!!!

  6. F L U X

    August 15, 2022 at 12:34 pm

    Awesome ♥

  7. Jana Marie

    August 15, 2022 at 12:59 pm

    This talk reminds me of that quote which says “Dead people receive more flowers than the living ones because regret is stronger than gratitude.”
    Let’s all get better at giving more flowers to the living ones while they are here 💗

    • susan

      August 15, 2022 at 3:22 pm

      When I was a young adult I was a hospice nurse. Way back then hospice was in the hospital. Anyhow I saw so frequently family’s not visit and not send flowers or cards. Then after the death the room would be packed with with tearful people and bouquets of flowers. One time a patient passed after about 6 months with us. During that time she had only a few visits but after she was gone flowers and people packed her room. When her body was being taken away and the family was leaving one of them asked me what they should do with the flower. I volunteered to get a cart and help take them to the car. They didn’t want the flowers, so I explained that in such cases we would distribute the flowers among the other patients. I added that their relative had recieved such flowers and really enjoyed them. One family member who was carrying out a bouquet hand it to me and said to give it to a patient. But what I remember most about that patient was having come into her room to hang her tubefeeding. She said she was glad to see me and didn’t want me to worry about her. I replied that she had come so far, and that she might yet have time. I had been a hospice nurse long enough to know she was admitting what her body was telling her. So I hugged her and said Good bye, I won’t worry. Then I left her room. About an hour later her nurse come up to the desk to tell us she was actively dying. I was the last person she spoke with.

    • Jana Marie

      August 15, 2022 at 5:05 pm

      Thank you for sharing! You must see many different kinds of patients and their relatives in your job, it’s very honorable work.

  8. mrplatink

    August 15, 2022 at 1:16 pm

    I did! I sent my dad his eulogy as a Father’s Day gift, 2020. He’s still alive and well, and he said that after reading the eulogy, he accomplished what he set out to do.

  9. Ann Medina

    August 15, 2022 at 1:30 pm

    Very powerful & moving concept!!! I was crying during entire video. I try to let people that I care about what their great qualities are & how much I love them regularly, but this video has motivated me even more!!!!! It truly doesn’t make sense to eulogize a person only at death, celebrate their life while they are present!!!!!

  10. Ligia Sommers

    August 15, 2022 at 1:48 pm

    Loved it ! 🙏🏻🌹✨

  11. Krati Agrawal

    August 15, 2022 at 2:47 pm

    Who’s here after seeing recommendation on CA Neha di’s channel?

    • Peter Weller

      August 15, 2022 at 3:26 pm

      Not I I am just out here every day surfing.

  12. Peter Weller

    August 15, 2022 at 3:17 pm

    Yeah, the times we are in a World seeping in cahos where thieves and cut throats head countries,
    Eight year old girls are murdered in their back yards jumping on a trampoline,
    Three year olds are shot in their car seats because their mom flipped a guy off on the highway.
    Whole cities suffer because their governments let their infrastructure degrade to the point of murder.
    What a marvelous gift this place was, how cavaliere we toss it away.
    You want me to find the pearl here? Okay how about this the universe is so mind boggling huge that somewhere.
    I do not know where (wished I did) there is a world that appreciates the gifts foisted upon them and realize just how much they need one another. Peace out.

  13. Javier Granf

    August 15, 2022 at 3:31 pm

    Succssd

  14. Christian Soldier

    August 15, 2022 at 3:35 pm

    With the vaccine about to begin wreaking havok on society, she is spreading the word to have you ready for it.

  15. dana winsor

    August 15, 2022 at 6:19 pm

    I wonder how many people can identify with Ms. Driessen and her time in Phys. Ed. as being a humiliating experience. I sure can. Why is this? Does it have to be this way? I think one solution would be to have more of a variety of activities such as swimming, diving, frisbee, ultimate frisbee, gymnastics, stretching, yoga, pilates, etc., so the element of competition need not be part of the picture and children need not be insulted or shamed by their teachers.

    • Andrea Driessen

      August 15, 2022 at 11:06 pm

      Dana! yes, let’s round out what we consider “physical education.” Thanks for watching

  16. Steve Muratore

    August 15, 2022 at 6:34 pm

    Very lovely message. Thank you Andrea. ❤❤🌻🌻

    • Andrea Driessen

      August 15, 2022 at 11:05 pm

      thank you, Steve!

  17. Stacey Valentine

    August 15, 2022 at 6:58 pm

    Very Good 👍
    Amen & Pray Harder 🙏❤️

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    August 15, 2022 at 6:58 pm

    Very Good 👍
    Amen & Pray Harder 🙏❤️

  19. Nancy Alexander-Carreira

    August 15, 2022 at 8:22 pm

    “Gracenotes”…..what a beautiful idea!!!!

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  25. v alexander

    August 16, 2022 at 1:01 am

    My dad had a funeral, I was able to read our fav verse, Psams 23, but he also had a living funeral too! Both were beautiful. Thank you for sharing, Andrea!

    • Andrea Driessen

      August 16, 2022 at 3:36 pm

      Well done the way you honored your father!

  26. Jen RN

    August 16, 2022 at 1:43 am

    Well done and very informative! Thank You!😊

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    August 16, 2022 at 2:24 am

    I beat thyroid cancer before I was even 30, and having a second chance at life, you better believe I noticed who was grateful I was still around. Sadly, it was not my narcissistic family, but I am better off without them.

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  29. Ken Romero

    August 16, 2022 at 3:49 am

    As more of my class mates are dying your TEDx talk was a perfectly timed event. Thank you Andrea. I’ll be writing and recording.

    • Andrea Driessen

      August 16, 2022 at 3:35 pm

      Dear Ken, I’m very sorry to hear about your losses….AND grateful to hear you’re writing and recording. Thank you for watching my talk.

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    August 16, 2022 at 6:39 am

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  32. Yvonne Murray

    August 16, 2022 at 8:51 am

    ‘Bring my flowers now, while I’m livin’
    I won’t need your love when I’m gone
    Don’t spend time, tears, or money on my old breathless body
    If your heart is in them flowers, bring ’em on’

    – Brandi Carlile / Phil Hanseroth / Tanya Tucker / Tim Hanseroth

    • Andrea Driessen

      August 16, 2022 at 3:34 pm

      Hi, Yvonne, YES Gracenotes and this song by Tonya Tucker and Brandi Carlile are indeed aligned. Thank you for making this connection. And for watching my talk.

    • Yvonne Murray

      August 16, 2022 at 3:45 pm

      @Andrea Driessen Aw, I’m so glad you know the song! Thank you for your inspiring talk and words of wisdom.

  33. ANGEL

    August 16, 2022 at 11:47 am

    I am here bcz of CA neha datta

  34. 三森くみこ

    August 16, 2022 at 11:02 pm

    Все, постарайтесь не заниматься евгеникой слишком много.

    В очень далеком прошлом состояние вас и всех живых существ было состоянием вашего истинного “я”, полностью свободного, счастливого и радостного.

    Но вы все попали под влияние трех энергий – жадности, гнева и невежества – и попали в первый, второй, третий и четвертый миры.

    Четвертый мир – это материальный мир, от земли до края вселенной.

    Те, кто впервые появляется в четвертом мире, становятся все ближе и ближе к своей истинной сущности благодаря реинкарнации.

    Однако евгеника не должна проводиться, потому что животные и другие животные иногда перерождаются в людей, поэтому в мире людей рождается много разных людей.

  35. Cabdullaahi Bootaan

    August 17, 2022 at 3:54 pm

    Wow! So amazing. It’s not enough to say so amazing. It’s a life lesson. Thank you Andrea, I loved it. I learn one of the most important lessons in life.

    • Andrea Driessen

      August 18, 2022 at 2:52 pm

      Cabdullaahi, I’m deeply moved to read your note. Thank you for watching–and for now embodying the Gracenotes message!

    • Cabdullaahi Bootaan

      August 18, 2022 at 3:07 pm

      @Andrea Driessen Yes Madam. That’s an honor and you are the first reply I got from TED talker.

  36. zak edelman

    August 18, 2022 at 9:45 pm

    Out of sight. Thanks a lot.

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