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Just watch this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gc4HGQHgeFE&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gc4HGQHgeFE&feature=related
nismaratwork said:neurology is increasingly making it clear that "just smile" is not enough.
What do you mean by that?
nismaratwork said:1.) That is one tough, resiliant, and impressive man.
2.) Evertime he hopped, my testicles ached.
3.) It's unfortunate that it requires somebody who's challenges are so obvious to make people reflect on the nature of their own lives and worth.
There is some danger in the concept that we should all be happy regardless of circumstance. It's one thing to accept fundamental losses or limitation, and then try to overcome them, but it's another to try and smile through depression or misery. In fact, it's downright lethal to try and do that, so while I admire the man, the reality is that neurology is increasingly making it clear that "just smile" is not enough.
FizixFreak said:What do you mean by that?
jarednjames said:You can't just smile through your problems. That doesn't solve anything, it just ignores them and can potentially make things worse.
jarednjames said:You can't just smile through your problems. That doesn't solve anything, it just ignores them and can potentially make things worse.
Containment said:I looked at my self after having watched the video and then I realized I'm becoming a nudist :( Now if only I could find a beach with absolutely nobody to see my naked butt at.
SolidGold said:Not true. Smiling doesn't necessarily constitute as an act of ignoring. There is a deeper meaning. We are controlled by our fears.
If you smile, your brain starts making positive connections, and associations, and you must focus on the positive of every situation. Because if you have all that garbage in your head, you may miss out on the journey, by focusing too much on the outcomes (FEAR).
I believe the comment about smiliing is Vujicic's way of telling folks to have a positive attitude (like Norman Vincent Peal) and not be overcome or overwhelmed by adversity. There are many people, the thalidomide babies, in his situation. He's a motivational speaker. At least he takes the time to address those people who need some positive feedback in their lives.SolidGold said:Not true. Smiling doesn't necessarily constitute as an act of ignoring. There is a deeper meaning. We are controlled by our fears.
If you smile, your brain starts making positive connections, and associations, and you must focus on the positive of every situation. Because if you have all that garbage in your head, you may miss out on the journey, by focusing too much on the outcomes (FEAR).
Thats bull. Most of the "Positive psychologists" out there practice a form of voodoo. And no, fear has nothing to do with focusing on outcomes :PSolidGold said:Not true. Smiling doesn't necessarily constitute as an act of ignoring. There is a deeper meaning. We are controlled by our fears.
If you smile, your brain starts making positive connections, and associations, and you must focus on the positive of every situation. Because if you have all that garbage in your head, you may miss out on the journey, by focusing too much on the outcomes (FEAR).
While that's true, I think for most in his apparent target audience (teenage girls, possibly affluent), self-esteem itself is the problem.jarednjames said:You can't just smile through your problems. That doesn't solve anything, it just ignores them and can potentially make things worse.
Astronuc said:I believe the comment about smiliing is Vujicic's way of telling folks to have a positive attitude (like Norman Vincent Peal) and not be overcome or overwhelmed by adversity. There are many people, the thalidomide babies, in his situation. He's a motivational speaker. At least he takes the time to address those people who need some positive feedback in their lives.
I don't agree with the statement that "girls will still go home to abuse, neglect, and simple endogenous misery." Their parents got them to that camp or engagement with Vujicic. Somebody cares about them.
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It looked more like a school to me than a camp, but in either case it doesn't necessarily follow.Astronuc said:I don't agree with the statement that "girls will still go home to abuse, neglect, and simple endogenous misery." Their parents got them to that camp or engagement with Vujicic. Somebody cares about them.
russ_watters said:While that's true, I think for most in his apparent target audience (rich teenage girls), self-esteem itself is the problem.
Jimmy Snyder said:So where does this leave us? Don't try to motivate anyone because some might take it the wrong way?
Evo said:Strange how two people can watch the same video and come away with two completely different takes. I disagree with nismar. The message I got was that you shouldn't give up when faced with adversity. Don't allow yourself to be held back by what others consider obstacles. Have a positive image of yourself. I didn't see any of what nismar saw.
And yes, he's turned his disability into a job, good for him! He comes across as absolutely sincere, he has actually accomplished what he talks about.
I hate motivational speakers because they are so gimmicky and fake. This wasn't anything like those people.
Evo said:Strange how two people can watch the same video and come away with two completely different takes. I disagree with nismar. The message I got was that you shouldn't give up when faced with adversity. Don't allow yourself to be held back by what others consider obstacles. Have a positive image of yourself. I didn't see any of what nismar saw.
And yes, he's turned his disability into a job, good for him! He comes across as absolutely sincere, he has actually accomplished what he talks about.
I hate motivational speakers because they are so gimmicky and fake. This wasn't anything like those people.
jarednjames said:Nismar, I've watched it three times now and I don't see where you get half of that from.
He tells you what his DVD is about - how he got through, how he coped and how you can try to use that to help you. I didn't see where he's actively discussing anybody else's problems outside of quick mention (I watched some of the other related videos), especially "discussing eating disorders" etc in any detail.
He just sounds like someone trying to raise some peoples self esteem.
I'm honestly curious about where in his video you pulled all that stuff from? Perhaps you've bought one of his DVDs and have a deeper knowledge of what he's actually about? Because that video doesn't tell you much about what he speaks about outside of what I've put above.
Evo said:I just watched it again to see if I missed where he tells girls to give up and accept their situation. Nope, not there.
He said "it's a lie to think you are not good enough, it's a lie to think you are not worthy". He also mentioned things like eating disorders, or being angry at life
He said "it's scary to know how many people actually feel like they're worth nothing". He talks about the "strength to conquer all that comes before me". It's about overcoming physical and emotional challenges, nowhere does he say to accept them.
Nismar, we usually think alike, I feel like we watched different videos. But that's what makes the world unique, different people get different messages.![]()