'If I should have a daughter...'

Tonight I had the pleasure of listening to a really inspirational poet called Sarah Kay.

Never mind it was on my small computer screen where the video paused halfway to buffer. Never mind it was only 18 minutes. I'm so thankful to have stumbled over it after seeing that my cousin had recommended one of her speeches on TED last year.

The things she said during that speech really moved me. She described things with such fluidlity; in a way that females as daughters, sisters, mothers and loved ones can only understand. The words of wisdom that make us roll our eyes, yet if we take a second to reflect realise there is a grain of truth to it or at least a good intention of care that comes from someone who really cares, in a way only a mother can for a daughter.

Not only that but listening to the way she describes life and its experience with such wonderment, I really enjoyed it. To look at the way we grow older and lose that innocence and awe of life, it's sad. Because there's so much that is beautiful about this world. The way a stranger can smile to another. Or the way you help another in a way you would of your loved one. It's about those connections we share in those moments.
 
Anyway listen to her speech and stick around till the end to hear her second poem 'Hiroshima'. She's so inspirational.

10 things I know to be true

1. I get moved easily by things, thoughts and gestures.

2. I give people the benefit of the doubt, rather than doubting them in the first place.

3. I prefer not to talk 80 percent of the time.

4. I wish I had a job I felt more productive in.

5. I like elephants, mushrooms and octopus (toys).

6. I wish I could go far away and walk amongst trees

7. I hate explaining myself or being made to feel bad for not doing something.

8. I try to be a good friend.

9. I avoid people I don't want to talk to.

10. I hope one day I'll find something that settles my heart and mind.