Allow things to unfold and you will find your purpose in life | Peggy Oki | TEDxQueenstown

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  • čas přidán 27. 04. 2016
  • With an appreciation of flow and motion Peggy's life has been always been driven by passion. From surfing and skateboarding to the intimate appreciation what she calls the 'Cetacean Nation'. Discovering the transformative force of participation artwork through her Origami Whales project was the first step to realising that passion could be harnessed, amplified and ultimately inspire for a deeper purpose.
    Surfer, Skateboarder, Artist and Activist.
    Once the only female member of the famous Zephyr Skateboard team from documentary 'Dogtown and Z-Boys': Peggy’s love of the outdoors inspires her to travel worldwide in search of good surf. In 2004, she founded the Origami Whales Project to raise awareness about commercial whaling. She has also developed the Whales and Dolphins Ambassador Program and led campaigns such as ‘Let’s Face It’, which petitions to save New Zealand’s critically endangered Maui’s dolphins and Hector’s dolphins.
    This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

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  • @333houseoflight
    @333houseoflight Před 6 lety +4651

    I don't know about you but when I see her, I see such a beautiful and shining lady.... Someone who loves life and is so down to earth. I want to be like that... Naturally beautiful, happy and inspiring.

    • @kevinharing766
      @kevinharing766 Před 5 lety +90

      I agree. She seems to radiate a calm joviality without having to 'try' to do so. She has a luminosity which shines through. An inner beauty that is warm and welcoming... even in a video.

    • @kevinharing766
      @kevinharing766 Před 5 lety +4

      @Kim Henry lol you should ask her if you could study her face hehehe :p

    • @crypthor2008
      @crypthor2008 Před 5 lety +17

      and some ppl envy ppl with money and women lmao

    • @anamarialombardi6653
      @anamarialombardi6653 Před 5 lety +6

      I agree completly

    • @LuckyFish3000
      @LuckyFish3000 Před 5 lety +5

      333身心靈 sending you good vibes.

  • @kennethhirabayashi4009
    @kennethhirabayashi4009 Před 4 lety +4066

    It comforts me to know that there are such beautiful people in this world.

  • @santino4203
    @santino4203 Před 4 lety +2044

    I really don’t get how us, as one of the millions of species this beautiful planet has, focus on destroying instead of living together and building together. We have to spread love and peace. Let’s have a beautiful place to live in like we did millions of years ago. Where we depended on one another to survive. We are all connected.

    • @recyclespinning9839
      @recyclespinning9839 Před 4 lety +25

      Nice fairy tale, but a million years ago we were hunter /gatherer. Probably fought for territory..

    • @Kwepso.
      @Kwepso. Před 3 lety +13

      I totally agree, people should take their loving place more serious, most think the short term and don't look at the long term side effects of their actions, but hey we could still make a difference:)

    • @Kwepso.
      @Kwepso. Před 3 lety +26

      @@recyclespinning9839 that was when we weren't overpopulated and damaging the earth so the correlation doesn't really match up to be fair

    • @non1263
      @non1263 Před 3 lety +26

      Every species destroys to some extent. Only humans are apparently the first creatures on Earth that use up resources faster than the Earth can replace them. There might be other instances in nature of that, but I’m pretty sure no animal uses as much resources as humans.

    • @Burlesco1920
      @Burlesco1920 Před 3 lety +22

      Capitalism

  • @palomi2
    @palomi2 Před 4 lety +1777

    I love how she is smiling constantly while talking. Makes me smile too. Such a positive person ♥️

    • @aaroncreates4107
      @aaroncreates4107 Před 2 lety +4

      She's not actually smiling the whole way through. On a lot of occasions her mouth is neutral.

    • @aaronvu6292
      @aaronvu6292 Před rokem +5

      Pot is good for everyone. Enjoy couple hits of high quality weeds before paddle out and you would smiling at everyone, even with the one that cut you off.

    • @youejtube7692
      @youejtube7692 Před rokem +2

      @@aaroncreates4107 But her eyes are smiling. ☺

  • @yvitube2008
    @yvitube2008 Před 6 lety +2752

    Beautiful. So true. Sometimes we try so hard to find our purposes in life, instead of just being calm, follow our hearts, take the cues endowed to us along the path, without questioning too much

    • @BrianTCarter
      @BrianTCarter Před 6 lety +31

      Yvonne, I feel like I'm struggling lately, doing a lot of goal setting and having difficulty choosing which goals to choose. Have you been successful at being calm, and following the clues offered you? Thanks.

    • @GrasshopperRDG
      @GrasshopperRDG Před 5 lety +6

      Very beautifully replied*...Indeed (-Yvonne Tse Crepaldi!) I really appreciate* your take away!

    • @constantineaztro9173
      @constantineaztro9173 Před 5 lety +6

      im native apache yaqui thanks wado

    • @frankiegunnz8066
      @frankiegunnz8066 Před 5 lety +1

      @@BrianTCarter Did you find a way?

    • @itsmaryana27
      @itsmaryana27 Před 4 lety +2

      Yvonne Tse Crepaldi i can’t see any clues ☹️

  • @incogb6696
    @incogb6696 Před 4 lety +958

    This is what a TedTalk should be in my opinion... an experience that changes you that you can share.

  • @zZech111
    @zZech111 Před 3 lety +778

    “It’s turning passion into action that can change the world” “Follow your heart with visions and actions” I needed to hear this today💕

    • @carolkotcheck6065
      @carolkotcheck6065 Před 3 lety +4

      Better to watch this than the news three days ago!!!

    • @crazyratlady3438
      @crazyratlady3438 Před 3 lety +6

      I was literally reading this as she said it..the most impactful sentence in this whole talk. Like u, I feel this is what I needed to hear at this very moment.

    • @CamRebires
      @CamRebires Před 2 lety

      Non-native speaker here, I have a simple question about what she said afterwards: "Create your own folds", was it meant as in "making your own impact" our what does folds mean here?

    • @exitlevel
      @exitlevel Před 2 lety +5

      @@CamRebiresyes
      * folds in origami or life
      * porpoise and purpose

    • @CamRebires
      @CamRebires Před 2 lety +3

      @@exitlevel Thanks a lot!

  • @JohnSmith190377
    @JohnSmith190377 Před 3 lety +535

    As a result of this video I made a small donation to the sea Shepherd conservation society. I hope that it will contribute to saving at least one of these magnificent creatures.

    • @JohnSmith190377
      @JohnSmith190377 Před 3 lety +15

      Francesco excellent! The way I see it, I’m only here on planet earth once, why not try and do the small good here whilst I can 👍🏻

    • @321hair
      @321hair Před 3 lety +11

      There is no such thing as a "small" donation... Good on ya!!

    • @JohnSmith190377
      @JohnSmith190377 Před 3 lety +3

      @@321hair thanks thur that comment Pam 👍🏻

    • @pinkphoenix1111
      @pinkphoenix1111 Před 2 lety +5

      I donated also.

    • @2listening1
      @2listening1 Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks for telling me about that group. I m glad to know about their work.

  • @rav_enxx
    @rav_enxx Před 3 lety +150

    Despite her age, this woman is full of youth. She shines so bright~

  • @elizabethdavy5669
    @elizabethdavy5669 Před 3 lety +1236

    I literary came to CZcams and said ”universe show me something I have to watch” and this video came up...

    • @compilationsmania451
      @compilationsmania451 Před 3 lety +18

      Or maybe you watched a related video or searched something similar which is why youtube recommended this video to you.

    • @elizabethdavy5669
      @elizabethdavy5669 Před 3 lety +47

      Compilations Mania yes for sure.. but it could have being any other ted talk.. What we look for we always find :-)

    • @compilationsmania451
      @compilationsmania451 Před 3 lety +5

      @@elizabethdavy5669 lol, ok sure.

    • @xtinak3941
      @xtinak3941 Před 3 lety +9

      @@elizabethdavy5669 don't listen to the malakas

    • @elizabethdavy5669
      @elizabethdavy5669 Před 3 lety +6

      xtina k oh yea I really don’t 😂

  • @RippleDrop.
    @RippleDrop. Před 3 lety +64

    "Imagine a world with no retaliation. A world of love and forgiveness."

  • @judybennett2724
    @judybennett2724 Před 3 lety +418

    I was also a female surfer/ skateboarder in Santa Monica a few years prior to the Z-boys. I also am an artist that does animation. I had a dream last night where I was in a boat trying to save whales and then went to a circus trying to help elephants escape! I stumbled upon this video after having a pity party about my future, dusted off my tears trying to embrace my inner dolphin!!

    • @matthiasschuster9505
      @matthiasschuster9505 Před 3 lety

      Cute 😊

    • @beevegan
      @beevegan Před 3 lety +25

      Sounds like you were supposed to see this video, hear her words, feel her passion and reconnect to your porpoise 🥰 🙏🏻

    • @alexandraflaherty3265
      @alexandraflaherty3265 Před 3 lety +2

      Dolphin medicina!🐬🙏

    • @slumbeetv7580
      @slumbeetv7580 Před 3 lety +3

      I hope you find ur "porpoise"! 😊

    • @sugarcandy654
      @sugarcandy654 Před 2 lety +1

      You should post your animations!! I’m always looking to follow female animators as I want to be one too!!

  • @Jackdelroy1
    @Jackdelroy1 Před 6 lety +1621

    What a beautiful human being.

    • @SuperSnake369
      @SuperSnake369 Před 6 lety

      david r mac709

    • @myoldvhstapes
      @myoldvhstapes Před 5 lety +1

      I agree. I just wish she had dignified us by calling us "human beings." I winced every time she referred to us as mere "humans." She used that word over and over and over. "Human" should be an adjective in most cases, NOT a noun.
      El ser humano.

    • @peteraddison626
      @peteraddison626 Před 5 lety +1

      My Old VHS Tapes ... Maybe because of our behaviour we are fast becoming "mere humans" in a world devoid of the diversity that we were once just a minor percentage "of". Of all, and everything we do, discluding diversity in favour of a monoculturality mentality that forces everything else out in favour of humans is ultimately limiting, and an incessant push toward A.I. is ensuring our demise as a species. One that is not truly worthy of existence. A visionary repeatedly saying mere humans is a humility perspective. But I could be wrong about this.

    • @helenhall642
      @helenhall642 Před 5 lety

      david r macr
      i

    • @helenhall642
      @helenhall642 Před 5 lety

      Big stomach

  • @keithmccrea3460
    @keithmccrea3460 Před 2 lety +97

    I was encouraged by her quote, "Follow your heart with vision and passion and you will find your purpose in life."

  • @sunshinelizard1
    @sunshinelizard1 Před 2 lety +243

    People like her cause me to dream of a life do-over, I want to go back and do it all over and follow my passions. I know I had passions and creativity earlier on, and now having more life behind me than ahead, I'm trying to find passion again.

    • @HealthyHairJourney
      @HealthyHairJourney Před 2 lety +23

      It is never too late. As long g as you are alive and breathing you can do anything.

    • @ahtauwylye1340
      @ahtauwylye1340 Před rokem +13

      Dont you dare believe rheres more life behind than in front. Reverse that neurosis. The moment of the now contains all the life you could imagine. Dont stop. LIVE!

    • @forreal245
      @forreal245 Před rokem +10

      I envy anyone who has any type of "passion" which i consider a luxury. Just trying to survive in this world, as long as I exist, without much money & no family emotional support, is perhaps my "passion" goal.

    • @JudySkilt1
      @JudySkilt1 Před rokem +8

      Start where you are, use what you have and do what you can. It's never too late. X

    • @heyAPJ
      @heyAPJ Před rokem +7

      Have you noticed that there’s no such thing as behind or foward? They are concepts! The past is not the “present that stayed behind”. It is just a collection of memories. The future is not the “present that is coming our way”… it is a collection of predictions. The only moment that exists is the now. Is this right there that you are experiencing right now.

  • @buergerinitiativezivilcour1472

    she is smiling constantly while talking, the best argument.

  • @josiptumapa
    @josiptumapa Před 5 lety +682

    *She. Is. Just. So. Cool.* ❤️
    Her vibe, passion and soul just... I really feel it.❤️

  • @OhHapppyDaay
    @OhHapppyDaay Před 3 lety +375

    I love her laugh and her absolutely perplexing youthfulness. She’s in awe of a whale and I’m in awe of her. Everything about this sentient being is pure Love. And since Love is reflected in Love, I am seeing myself in her.

    • @sarahcollier9535
      @sarahcollier9535 Před 3 lety +6

      beautiful!

    • @AnaSantos-rj6uu
      @AnaSantos-rj6uu Před 2 lety +2

      ❣️❣️❣️ amazing

    • @lilbrwnie.2449
      @lilbrwnie.2449 Před 2 lety +2

      i absolutely love her aura and vibe the way light shines through her she seems like such a cool person her laugh has so much personality too 3:20

    • @Flosseveryday
      @Flosseveryday Před 2 lety +1

      You always find a way to make it about you don’t you Ellery.

    • @martynamaciejewska6289
      @martynamaciejewska6289 Před rokem +1

      Wow I love the way you worded that

  • @mariamea7334
    @mariamea7334 Před 2 lety +78

    She's the literal definition of good vibes. Her beauty on the inside matches her on the outside.

  • @menahealing
    @menahealing Před rokem +32

    My parents didn't know how to encourage me to do what I loved, so I grew up hesitant about my passions. They weren't supportive if I mentioned arts, like photography or music. They were only interested in such fields like medicine, finances, so I had to find what I liked in these field. I love psychology, but I hardly imagine myself working in that area, I see myself as a calm, sensitive, loving and caring person. I love nature and animals, singing and writing poems. I am 31yo trying my best to come find my true self and it is not an easy process. Sometimes I think it would be the best if I cut out any contact with my parents, because all they care is do I have a good paying job, but they never asked if I feel fulfilled and happy.

    • @bekind3050
      @bekind3050 Před rokem +3

      My daughter received her Biomedical Engineering & currently finishing her MS in Electrical Engineering at 20. I often told her this: Do want ever you want, just consider two things. Your lifestyle & what's make you happy.
      You will never get a promotion, if you hate what you do.
      Follow your passion & you'll be happy. Good luck.

    • @airys_kussymzhan
      @airys_kussymzhan Před rokem +1

      I feel you

    • @cashmerepajamas6761
      @cashmerepajamas6761 Před rokem

      But what does this have to do with helping others outside yourself?

    • @Errorztx
      @Errorztx Před rokem +1

      In order to help others you must help yourself first; if you are not your own source of contentment, she will most likely only cause suffering if she tried to help.

    • @superclips1326
      @superclips1326 Před 11 měsíci

      I'm in same state i hope you will get to where you truly want

  • @9catlover
    @9catlover Před 5 lety +515

    i've been asking myself what i am passionate about and i love planting trees. i will plant them in a garden, further out and i believe it will make a difference

    • @10RBREEZY
      @10RBREEZY Před 3 lety +10

      I'm glad you've found your passion. Possibly can plant trees around the world?

    • @mypandawilleatyou38
      @mypandawilleatyou38 Před 3 lety +10

      That’s beautiful, please follow your dream

    • @beevegan
      @beevegan Před 3 lety +10

      I hope your passion is still burning strong 🌲🌳🌴 highly recommend using "ecosia" if you dont already. An alternative search engine who use profits from searches to plant trees across the world 💕🙏🏻

    • @saarahali1512
      @saarahali1512 Před 3 lety +3

      It will make a big difference!

    • @BS_Mahlombe
      @BS_Mahlombe Před 3 lety

      @@10RBREEZY that would be great

  • @keonr1
    @keonr1 Před 5 lety +73

    She is enriched because she is tapped into something deeper and has found a higher purpose outside of herself. She is not concerned with superficial and trivial matters that a lot of us in the west are concerned about. She is rally rooted and you can feel it.

    • @matilderibeiro7059
      @matilderibeiro7059 Před 2 lety

      what do you mean by "higher purpose"? :)

    • @keonr1
      @keonr1 Před 2 lety +3

      @@matilderibeiro7059 oh man I left this comment ages ago. She's not thinking about getting the latest iPod or trying to keep up with the jones. She is truly enriching the world around her. When you enrich yourself that's good but when you are able to do that for others that's where it's at. That's what my comment meant.

    • @matilderibeiro7059
      @matilderibeiro7059 Před 2 lety +2

      @@keonr1 you are so right! have a nice day :)

  • @HeartSunYoga
    @HeartSunYoga Před 2 lety +218

    She's done so many amazing things, she's so well-travelled and her art has touched so many. Yet she seems to have zero ego. It's so refreshing. Love how she helps the beautiful whales, orcas and dolphins. It is sad that humanity can be so cruel and selfish but thankfully we have souls like Peggy Oki's, too.

    • @missylee1539
      @missylee1539 Před 2 lety +3

      I try to be like her. I love her calm, peaceful, and loving way of being!!

    • @argeurasia
      @argeurasia Před rokem +1

      Zero ego? 'I was the only female member', 'Inducted into the hall of fame', 'medal of honor', '(I'm) saving the world one whale at a time'...

    • @missylee1539
      @missylee1539 Před rokem +11

      @@argeurasia she has to state that. It’s qualifying statements in professional speaking. The audience needs to know why the speaker is qualified to be giving that particular speech. It’s not bragging, geeze Karen. Did you not finish your education?

  • @fionnualamaguire3200
    @fionnualamaguire3200 Před rokem +15

    To be honest, this wasn't what I was expecting, I was waiting for her to launch into a pysch talk about taking time to let things unfold in life but instead, she turned her passion into action, so admirable, so humble and what a beautiful lady, she oozes positivity and compassion, a true inspiration, I get it now...

    • @jeraldbaxter3532
      @jeraldbaxter3532 Před rokem +2

      I agree. At first, I was irritated, then I too realized how she was delivering her message. Most "inspirational" speakers may be less oblique about their theme, and they tend to be more showy and inspiring, but the energy generated quickly dissapates in the light of our chaotic daily lives. But it is talks like this one that show how we can, each in our own way, make a contribution to change.

  • @hdt.6337
    @hdt.6337 Před 6 lety +145

    "...create art that...empowers through participation..." - Peggy Oki
    We need more of this type of people and art.

  • @inessjlibene9110
    @inessjlibene9110 Před 8 lety +752

    Such a passionnate, modest and happy lady...

  • @aubreysnyder338
    @aubreysnyder338 Před 3 lety +375

    I do not cry during many Ted talks, but did with this one. The passion she transmits from her being is so beautiful❣️

    • @bunnyflop3864
      @bunnyflop3864 Před 3 lety +7

      Same, I just sobbed through her entire speech, it was just so genuine!

    • @Michaelngo102
      @Michaelngo102 Před 3 lety +3

      Same. Listening this to sleep and tears coming out. Emotional talk.

    • @mienchen07
      @mienchen07 Před 2 lety +2

      I'm still crying as well!

    • @rebolognesi
      @rebolognesi Před 2 lety +1

      I did, too. Truth and real beauty bring out my tears 🐳🐬💙

    • @katuvettemoore8501
      @katuvettemoore8501 Před 2 lety +1

      @@mienchen07 me too! 🤧

  • @jayani6584
    @jayani6584 Před 3 lety +78

    "It's turning passion into action that can change the world". A lovely and informative Tedex talk.

  • @lauriebolles3149
    @lauriebolles3149 Před 6 lety +187

    I must confess I'm alittle bit jealous. I wish I could be an artist and a free soul. I'm an artist but I'm stuck in a quagmire of accumulated stuff and frankly not following my bliss. I'm now 64 but when I was 20/21 I bought a 2 month bus pass and bused and backpacked cross the northern US and Canada, the best time in my life. I would imagine a number of other viewers wish they had Peggy's energy, artistic expression, passion for surfing and skate boarding and the compacity to modivate her global community to action. I want to learn more about Peggy and the community that supports her passions. I'm going through some major changes in my life and I'm glad the Universe brought Peggy and all who commented below into it. It is programs such as this that reminds me I to am a member of a special living community. Have a nice day and follow your bliss.

    • @nalanish
      @nalanish Před 5 lety +4

      all the best... may the bliss guide you :)

    • @nalah.online
      @nalah.online Před 4 lety +3

      🦋

    • @mo1976ney
      @mo1976ney Před 4 lety +15

      Maybe any of the waste-free, Mari Kondo, minimalism, tiny house, van-life, plant based (wfpbno) movements are interesting for you? There’s so much of this on youtube.
      Your sixties could be your second twenties! 🐋

    • @crazyratlady3438
      @crazyratlady3438 Před 3 lety

      "stuck in a quagmire of accumulated stuff and frankly not following my bliss"..sounds like ur describing me exactly. I know for certain my life was meant to be so much more than this and I still have hope that I can figure my way up and out.

  • @ENOC772
    @ENOC772 Před 6 lety +209

    "Bring your passion into action" great advice, very wise.

  • @cammybaugher7477
    @cammybaugher7477 Před 3 lety +72

    I was really feeling lost today and like my life was meaningless and this is exactly what I needed... something to show me how beautiful the world is and how there are amazing people like this. 💕

  • @alicet9780
    @alicet9780 Před 3 lety +55

    Key take away: follow your passion, with purpose and action, and you'll find your meaning in life ❤️

    • @OhHapppyDaay
      @OhHapppyDaay Před 3 lety +4

      That’s so rhymey. Sing-songy. I Love saying that. “Follow your passion, with purpose and action, and you’ll find your meaning in life”. I will not only say that, I will be that. Thanx

    • @sayakahayashi8227
      @sayakahayashi8227 Před rokem

      @@kat7973 her whole talk was inspirational but I did not understand the last part of what she said.. “Create your one folds” …I feel like she is referring to Origami? The art she created? Is this right?

  • @diegoserrano8302
    @diegoserrano8302 Před 4 lety +171

    seeing this lady made me cry, she just seems so beautiful

    • @mkh2799
      @mkh2799 Před 4 lety +3

      Yes.. Inner Beauty really does move.. Everybody can feel her Vibes..

    • @The_jenn_diagram
      @The_jenn_diagram Před 4 lety +3

      Yes! Almost the entire video I was on the verge of tears

    • @mkh2799
      @mkh2799 Před 4 lety +2

      @@The_jenn_diagram U See.. what U r.. Beautiful Gypsy Soul..

    • @theonlyGOL
      @theonlyGOL Před 4 lety +1

      Diego Serrano Same here! Beautiful soul. I love whales and dolphins too so that made me cry... Makes me happy that there’s people like this on earth.

  • @britneybryson3949
    @britneybryson3949 Před 5 lety +55

    Who is disliking this? This is a phenomenal effort not only of empathy but of action and catharsis. Lots of people spend their time angry and sad over things that they feel helpless to change. This woman leaves a legacy of compassion kindness and togetherness and you don't approve? She is inspirational and ahead of her time. Thank YOU resilient soul!

    • @nimmha6708
      @nimmha6708 Před 2 lety

      @@dimitardobrev3296 so you didn't watch the end?

  • @yousraadly7341
    @yousraadly7341 Před 3 lety +43

    I honestly discovered that animals are more classy and well behaviour than most of people i encountered for real .

  • @joannmars
    @joannmars Před 4 lety +149

    Everything about this woman makes me smile.

    • @davidsmith-oi3zg
      @davidsmith-oi3zg Před rokem

      Hello Joann how are you doing today?
      i like the fact that she is smart and humble...hope you are enjoying the show?

  • @smilecome1
    @smilecome1 Před 5 lety +180

    You can see her kindness right there. What a nice human being. 🙂

  • @hokulaninalani6975
    @hokulaninalani6975 Před 4 lety +193

    She reminds me of the aunties in Hawai’i that shower you with so much love

  • @pandorasdesign1962
    @pandorasdesign1962 Před rokem

    Beautiful! Thank you Peggy Oki, Champion of Whales... 😊😊😊

  • @ariemulchand
    @ariemulchand Před rokem +2

    She is adorable without ego. So genuine and compassionate.

  • @sandeepkaur1843
    @sandeepkaur1843 Před 6 lety +798

    humans become humans only when they are compassionate enough to live and let live.we should learn from whale behaviour which even didn't leave the sick and injured ones in times of fatal situations. thanks peggy for such a passionate speech. i really respect your passion and great work towards saving such a beautiful part of nature.

    • @wildfire8737
      @wildfire8737 Před 6 lety +6

      sandeep kaur Much Love to All Things truly 🙇💗

    • @melissajaure8475
      @melissajaure8475 Před 6 lety +8

      I agree the title is misleading. It should be called orgami curtian justice or riding waves for whale justice or whale call. The speaker has incedible passion and spirit. Thank you for art with meaning and purpose and for sharing.

    • @Noname-lk2ol
      @Noname-lk2ol Před 6 lety

      sandeep kaur ummm no. Sorry we are humans when we are born through our DNA. Human nature is to kill or be killed. Not your first world version of "humans".

    • @RockingNeverland
      @RockingNeverland Před 6 lety +3

      sandeep kaur I hope you’re vegan. Otherwise this “live and let live” message makes NO sense. Lol.

    • @dragonfairy22
      @dragonfairy22 Před 6 lety +5

      Yes, and that means compassion for ALL animals; cows, pigs, chickens, sheep, fish, etc. Live and let live.

  • @k.6072
    @k.6072 Před 6 lety +12

    "Follow your heart with vision and actions. Create your own folds. And you'll connect with your 'porpoise' in life ❤."

  • @iam.jovani
    @iam.jovani Před 3 lety +53

    What a beautiful soul who has done so much with her life so graciously...creating awareness, saving whales and inspiring others to follow their passion. Thank you Peggy Oki!

  • @user-vh8fg8vh6e
    @user-vh8fg8vh6e Před rokem +8

    So heartbreaking, so inspiring, so truthful and beautiful. I am crying because of all the pain humans did to whales, millions of other species and to each other, because of happiness to see and hear this woman, who is spreading hope and love despite all the unbelievable cruelty we've done. I wish we all could follow her in our hearts, visions and actions

  • @manjulatasharma3
    @manjulatasharma3 Před 6 lety +99

    Greatness is simplicity and humility . Thank you for your passion great lady.

  • @JanelleFraser
    @JanelleFraser Před 6 lety +1359

    I love her grounded presence! xo

    • @bobbyc.1111
      @bobbyc.1111 Před 6 lety +11

      ditto, we cal be grounded if we do what we love. Not what others want us to do. Wht we are drawn too

    • @loveandlight6436
      @loveandlight6436 Před 6 lety +7

      Janelle Fraser This is so cool to see her now!! Lords of Dogtown is an amazing story (movie)

    • @lynetteheadley-jones5440
      @lynetteheadley-jones5440 Před 6 lety

      Janelle Fraser Jamaica n ew tod😬

    • @bhinderbinder
      @bhinderbinder Před 6 lety +8

      Very relaxed person!

    • @Gringohuevon
      @Gringohuevon Před 6 lety +2

      That'll be gravity, love

  • @amnaalnour9918
    @amnaalnour9918 Před 3 lety +27

    i couldn't prevent the tears
    she is a very beautiful human being

  • @tamlynn786
    @tamlynn786 Před 3 lety +10

    Strong powerful message HOWEVER, this talk is more about whales than it is about following your passion. She brings up living your passion in the last two minutes of the video.

  • @juanrobles4633
    @juanrobles4633 Před 5 lety +37

    Her message is love

  • @sfhipchick1
    @sfhipchick1 Před 6 lety +114

    What a beautiful person and luminous spirit.

  • @shadevi
    @shadevi Před 3 lety +20

    I love how much information she gives us on Cetaceans.

  • @ptcpresents50
    @ptcpresents50 Před 3 lety +33

    I was graced with the opportunity to volunteer when I was in Santa Barbara between 2010-2012. Peggy even gave me and a friend some surfing lessons off Santa Claus beach. Peggy is such a unique and compassionate individual altogether and I enjoyed absorbing her energy and knowledge. Thank you Peggi!!

  • @janettem830
    @janettem830 Před 6 lety +37

    Saving Whales and stopping Sea Parks that are constantly explointing these beautiful creatures should be one of our #1 priorities!!

  • @saranyamuthuswamy1703
    @saranyamuthuswamy1703 Před 6 lety +263

    A Beautiful Soul!

  • @Mercy.Yichus
    @Mercy.Yichus Před 2 lety +10

    She seems like she has such a beautiful soul.

  • @patricia9800
    @patricia9800 Před 3 lety +25

    Touching and inspiring speech.
    One of my best memory is also about eyes to eyes contact with a marine animal. Thanks for saving whales and dolphins.🙏
    How great it is now you are in the world.❤

  • @IOxyrinchus
    @IOxyrinchus Před 4 lety +10

    “It’s turning passion into action that can make a difference in the world”
    - Pegi Oki, a wonderful human being with an aura of morality

  • @MarshMuchTV
    @MarshMuchTV Před 5 lety +15

    watching her speak made me wanna cry,the compassion!beautiful human

  • @bbx7739
    @bbx7739 Před 2 lety +4

    Angel, pure heart, wisdom, divine, oh my god rarely do I see someone this beautiful. ❤❤❤

  • @ritatroogstad435
    @ritatroogstad435 Před 2 lety +1

    God bless Peggy Oki!

  • @francinetolf7903
    @francinetolf7903 Před 5 lety +14

    Oh my gosh. Tears in my eyes, both sad and grateful. Grieving for the animals we have destroyed, awed by this wonderful woman. Thank you, thank you Peggy.

  • @louielou1990
    @louielou1990 Před 2 lety +6

    Thank you for Making Waves with your labor of love, and teaching the next generations to love, connect and protect. Blessings in your way!

  • @oldschoolskater7687
    @oldschoolskater7687 Před 2 lety +1

    I grew up in Santa Monica down the street from Baby Paul Cullen in the mid 70's. I am VERY, VERY HAPPY to see what Ms. Oki has accomplished!
    She is a WONDERFUL Human Being!

  • @doopdedoop13
    @doopdedoop13 Před 4 lety +49

    "Turn passion into action"

  • @utuberhere
    @utuberhere Před 6 lety +7

    Wow! Peggy just showed us how beautiful we appear when we give ourselves over to a passion and compassion we have for another life.

  • @mofooutdoors3773
    @mofooutdoors3773 Před 6 lety +84

    Holy sea cow was that ever an inspiring ted talk and so meaningful I'm literally crying with compassion for and joy in her porpoise / purpose. Hoping everyone wakes up before its too late , we can fix our wrongs its not to late. Peace

    • @nika5318
      @nika5318 Před 5 lety +4

      go vegan its the best a person can do for the environment. instead of trying others to stop sth always start with yourself and see what you contribute to harm the environment and then try to change your lifestyle

    • @SharonMessage
      @SharonMessage Před 3 lety

      Nice

  • @alexhadden1184
    @alexhadden1184 Před 3 lety +11

    one of the best, if not the best, ted talk I have ever watched. thank you for your work in this world, peggy.

  • @AlfredoSanchezPW
    @AlfredoSanchezPW Před 3 lety +8

    Thank you Peggy Oki for the example by which you live, the message you share, your work and for letting the things that come from your heart to get out.

  • @pklinh5697
    @pklinh5697 Před 5 lety +21

    I'm glad that this TED talk appeared in my recommendation. Such a compassionate, inspiring lady! As an animal lover, I even teared up listening to her stories and now I'm inspired to do something myself to save the animals on our beautiful planet ❤ Thank you a lot for this amazing talk!

  • @Ahopek
    @Ahopek Před 3 lety +4

    What an amazing woman. She is radiant and her communication style is so honest and natural.

  • @FlipMacz
    @FlipMacz Před 4 lety +21

    The speaker is phenomenal. Her passion is so very infectious, makes me think anything is possible in my life. I adore the beginning video, the sounds of passion for nature's Beings🎆

  • @jasonmorningside2574
    @jasonmorningside2574 Před 3 lety +2

    She's been cool for decades and will be beautiful forever. Bestest ted talk I've seen in a long time.

  • @IanSuRealtor
    @IanSuRealtor Před 6 lety +107

    WOW!!! Amazing talk! Compassion, passion & action! We can tell she is living a life full of purpose, creating arts and social movement. We need more loving and kind people like this. Her smile and happiness are genuine! Once again, amazing! I cried and I'm inspired!

  • @blooyce
    @blooyce Před 6 lety +5

    By reading the title, I decided to watch the video. It's about whales, and even if whales aren't my passion, surprisingly, I just found mine by simply listening to this lady. I'm so happy right now !!!

  • @PerkyFruitForTheD
    @PerkyFruitForTheD Před 2 lety +2

    What an innately lovely, beautifully compassionate human being. She gives me hope.

  • @mycofairbanks3321
    @mycofairbanks3321 Před 2 lety

    I allowed something to unfold in my life once and it was a letter from the IRS. I found my purpose. Paying the government for the next 30 years of my life.
    Thanks for the talk.

  • @ParyatakParag
    @ParyatakParag Před 5 lety +93

    She has worked more than any average corporate job..

  • @paisleymcgee7890
    @paisleymcgee7890 Před 2 lety +5

    A true conservationist. Also, a humanitarian. She’s brilliant.

  • @TheWeeniess
    @TheWeeniess Před rokem +2

    Her voice is somehow to calm and trustworthy. She vibes positive energy ♥️

  • @peterlloyd4447
    @peterlloyd4447 Před 3 lety +10

    What a BEAUTIFUL lady. So easy to listen to, she makes me feel emotionally pleasant 🥰

  • @carolinanielsen8085
    @carolinanielsen8085 Před 4 lety +5

    Art that has purpose.
    Art for blessedness and service.

  • @marikabeetv
    @marikabeetv Před 6 lety +209

    Art with purpose in purposeful action... Magnificent lady Peggy Oki xx

    • @peggyoki1009
      @peggyoki1009 Před 6 lety +21

      Thank you Marika!
      Please visit my website for my current campaign to free Lolita, the lone Orca held at the Miami Seaquarium for nearly 47 years!
      www.origamiwhalesproject.org/take-action-for-lolita
      And your help with connections for more public speaking would be much appreciated.
      www.peggyoki.com/activism/public-speaking
      With Gratitude

    • @jblank1862
      @jblank1862 Před 6 lety +4

      Marika Bee
      All art has purpose!

    • @catconclusion2003
      @catconclusion2003 Před 6 lety +2

      +J Blank / Perhaps, but sometmes art's only purpose is to exist for it's own sake. Peggy's art serves an even nobler cause than that. It serves the greater cause of bringing awareness to the plight of our endangered whales and dolphins, in the hope that it will spur others to take positive actions to protect these beautiful creatures.

    • @-Vitalis-
      @-Vitalis- Před 5 lety

      "...sometimes art's only purpose is to exist for it's own sake".
      I disagree with you.
      Who says your art won't inspire people in 100, 200 or 1000 years in the future? Art, just like the rest of culture and even mankind... isn't stoic nor stagnant. It means different things for people through time.
      None of the art made till this day exists for it's own sake. It's aesthetically and conceptually impossible. Its purpose is to communicate the inner universe within a person, made by emotions, ideas, hopes, terrors and dreams. All of them evolve. Respected art could fall into oblivion and vice versa... but never cease to exist.
      Art can serve noble ideals, yes. But it can also be used as a tool to denounce what us human beings are doing wrong and portray this behavior in a more "noticeable" way. You know what they say: an image speaks a thousand words. Also a sound, a body movement, a theatrical gesture.

  • @lazycraft2108
    @lazycraft2108 Před 3 lety +3

    The women standing in front of her, talking to us is sooooo humble and polite.

  • @shilarangarajan
    @shilarangarajan Před rokem

    Thank you 🙏 We will continue to strive to protect all life❣️

  • @laikaspod
    @laikaspod Před 6 lety +345

    Skater surfer artist ocean lover all my dreams in one woman! 😇

  • @snowfoxxie
    @snowfoxxie Před 3 lety +10

    Turn compassion into action 🤝 after watching this video I applied to volunteer for sea shepherd! Thanks for inspiring me to make that move Peggy. I always think about these issues but I’m terrible at doing nothing all the time... >.< I want to help! I think many people do. It’s just difficult to know how. But seeing those thousands of whale origami.. make me realize that when lots of people do something small-even very small such as folding a piece of paper- they can create something world changing. I want to do something, even if it’s very small.

  • @alaskayoung3763
    @alaskayoung3763 Před 3 lety +6

    the moment she starts talking how whales move gracefully in the water and her feeling the rhythm of ocean,, knew right away that she’s an artist... her words paint enthusiasm soo i wasn’t surprised when i saw pictures of her paintings

    • @davidsmith-oi3zg
      @davidsmith-oi3zg Před rokem

      Hello Alaska how are you doing today i hope everything is fine with you?
      she have got an amazing talent..hope you enjoyed the show?

  • @JohnDoe-zz7on
    @JohnDoe-zz7on Před 3 lety +2

    Wow Peggy. You are a national treasure.
    The world needs so many more of you.
    You are Awesome.

  • @ivesofmarch2319
    @ivesofmarch2319 Před 6 lety +7

    Sincere gratitude for the work you do for the whales

  • @sunitabhandari7700
    @sunitabhandari7700 Před 6 lety +17

    wow,hats of for whatever you did,Because of people like you, this mother earth is beautiful place to live.

  • @yyg4632
    @yyg4632 Před 2 lety

    She is the defnition of zen and chill

  • @Calcifurr
    @Calcifurr Před 3 lety +2

    Beautiful. This tells me that I have so many passions. End world hunger, educate, help animals, sustain planet earth.

  • @lamariposadee3493
    @lamariposadee3493 Před 5 lety +25

    I love her...what a terrific human being. she looks so happy. Namaste Dearheart

  • @4theloveofpaws
    @4theloveofpaws Před rokem +3

    As I began to listen to her journey with cetacean nation, my eyes filled with tears, as I was encountering a kindred spirit. I too am an artist, lover of animals on land & sea, and getting ready to be a speaker on a stage! I'm so excited to continue this journey "allowing things to unfold and my purpose in life will follow! Many Blessings!

    • @davidsmith-oi3zg
      @davidsmith-oi3zg Před rokem +1

      Hello Elisa how are you doing today?
      she's so humble and she has done so much in one lifetime....hope you enjoyed the video?

    • @4theloveofpaws
      @4theloveofpaws Před rokem +1

      @@davidsmith-oi3zg yes! Absolutely 💯

    • @davidsmith-oi3zg
      @davidsmith-oi3zg Před rokem +1

      @@4theloveofpaws Okay that's good to know where are you texting from Elisa?

    • @4theloveofpaws
      @4theloveofpaws Před rokem +1

      ​@@davidsmith-oi3zg from PA, USA. I absolutely loved her delivery and the subject chosen for her talk. I'm just starting my journey as a Speaker. Just uploaded my 2 min pitch for my coaching class.

  • @boomerangsruckflug8513
    @boomerangsruckflug8513 Před 3 lety +2

    Thanks, Peggy, I am almost crying! The whale that looked into your eyes was asking you for help, he knew, you're the right person! Greetings from Berlin, Germany, stay healthy please 💙🙏💙

  • @em3raldhart
    @em3raldhart Před 4 lety +4

    We need to have inspiration in this world. People like her who are doing good their own ways. We must have them as idols. This woman is incredible. I feel her work and her pain.

  • @MaheshMusicIndia
    @MaheshMusicIndia Před 6 lety +7

    Bless your heart for the way you've loved living life with such joy and soul.

  • @patmarkell8248
    @patmarkell8248 Před 6 lety +27

    It's so beautiful that someone cares deep in their heart to protect the beautiful creatures that God has given us,THERE are not many people would spend a minute even caring about them,they cannot speak for themselves,but this incredible WOMAN speaks for them and awakens us to help,teach and learn about these beautiful animals,how beautiful is that CARING IS BEAUTIFUL AND I THANK THIS WOMAN FOR CARING SO MUCH FOR THESE WHALES,I BELIEVE EVERYONE HAS A PURPOSE, AND SHE HAS FOUND HER PURPOSE AND IS AWESOME ALL THE WAY AROUND,PASSIONATE A VERY GOOD QUESTION SHE ASKED,....HOW MANY CAN ACTUALLY BE SO PASSIONATE....GOD BLESS HER!

  • @newtonmoon
    @newtonmoon Před rokem +1

    That's crazy, only humans can do such mess. Animals are so much smarter, they just have no voice! Thanks to this lady for using her voice.

  • @emilecrowther8594
    @emilecrowther8594 Před 3 lety

    We Love you Peggy Oki!