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Why you should write | Cecilia Knapp | TEDxWarwick

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  • Опубликовано: 13 апр 2016
  • Cecilia believes in the power of writing and sharing stories as a means for people to express themselves. Let her highlight the impact that writing down ideas can have on your life.
    Cecilia Knapp is a writer, spoken word performer and poet. Her words have often been featured on the media, such as on BBC radio 1 and 1Xtra and Roundhouse Radio. Cecilia believes in the power of writing and sharing stories as a means for people to express themselves, particularly when it comes to social stigmas.
    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

Комментарии • 72

  • @tristin1525
    @tristin1525 4 года назад +103

    It's 2 am and I'm literally crying, thinking about how did I lose that part of me who was a writer, a writer who writes what she feels instead of thinking if the grammar is right or wrong, a writer who writes to express herself instead of to reach her monthly target. Thank you, Cecilia, thank you.

    • @deandrewilliams1095
      @deandrewilliams1095 2 года назад +2

      I can relate to your comment. I got away from my creativity years ago, though, I'm finding my way back home now. It's been a lovely journey. God bless you on yours my friend! :)

  • @augusthawley5504
    @augusthawley5504 7 лет назад +66

    Her voice when she speaks with the words that she says mesmerizes me.

  • @OhWaker
    @OhWaker 6 лет назад +50

    Her voice and the acoustics in the presentation are beautiful. Props to the sound engineering team.

    • @Overton_Windows
      @Overton_Windows 4 года назад +2

      I think that’s largely just her voice (and a quiet room).

  • @Australian_Lady
    @Australian_Lady 6 лет назад +17

    Cecelia is beautiful. Poet, writer, and spoken word artist who creates melody in her prose.
    Cecelia evocatively recounts her life experiences and in particular, her loss of a brother to suicide.
    But it’s not without tinges of sadness.
    Thank you for your gift of words, Cecelia.

  • @aneesharora1981
    @aneesharora1981 4 года назад +10

    its absolutely wonderful and somewhat satisfying to see humans like her. Keep up Cecilia!

  • @shutupcharli483
    @shutupcharli483 7 лет назад +30

    This made my heart ache. So so wonderful - what an awe-inspiring writer.

  • @bastianwiles9555
    @bastianwiles9555 8 лет назад +39

    Managed to see Cecilia live. Honestly one of the best poets out there right now. Inspiring.

  • @ronja4567
    @ronja4567 5 лет назад +12

    Go on, make me cry
    Every word she said about her brother seemed to be very important for my heart or it wouldn't have responded so painfully

  • @BairbreFaye
    @BairbreFaye 5 лет назад +37

    My dad committed suicide when I was a kid. I have written a few poems about him and how I felt. My intention was to raise awarness but I have never been brave enough to share them.

    • @johnklevsater5671
      @johnklevsater5671 4 года назад +2

      Put them on here!?

    • @aaronh.6461
      @aaronh.6461 4 года назад +2

      Yeah. I agree with John-if you feel comfortable with posting them publicly here, I’m sure I speak for the lot when I say we’d love to read it!

    • @1shadowfx
      @1shadowfx 4 года назад +6

      When my brother committed suicide I wrote and hid, wrote and hid for 3 years. I couldn't not write, I was terrified not to. Something inside died, but the pain didn't. 45 years now, and it's still gnaws at me. Thanks for sharing, even this much.

    • @tricia3357
      @tricia3357 4 года назад +2

      can you send it to me I need it, I am barely alive.

    • @taramilton8695
      @taramilton8695 3 года назад +4

      @@tricia3357 I'm sorry to see you've yet to receive a reply. I hope you've cheered up along the journey some, I'm just a random traveller in the night and I send you my love X

  • @laxnut1313
    @laxnut1313 5 лет назад +5

    I sit here thinking about the suicide in my family and the last lines she spoke about her brother hit so hard. It is something you carry and perhaps writing has made my load a little lighter but no less important. There will never be words for it

  • @deepakwaghela7843
    @deepakwaghela7843 6 лет назад +17

    I began to write poems and this was a good start for getting inspiration..

  • @tyronewallace8520
    @tyronewallace8520 6 лет назад +14

    I had to watch this a few times. Deep and moving. The gem is that the words really relate to those who understand the experiences of despair, confusion and revelation! Dope video.

  • @WutheringHeightWoman
    @WutheringHeightWoman 6 лет назад +5

    unbelievably mesmerizing, captivating, just threw me out of reality for these 14:14 and after she finished i found myself with tear drops in my eyes. so talented, well-spoken, opening, inspiring...

  • @AnnCedeno
    @AnnCedeno 3 года назад +1

    Her words. The way she expresses them. What a gift.

  • @caricearmstrong3342
    @caricearmstrong3342 2 года назад +1

    Magnificent ! Thank you a million times over Cecilia. Your video has brought back my need to keep writing. Tears fall from my eyes.

  • @mandelapierre4063
    @mandelapierre4063 6 лет назад +5

    I am FLOORED. What an inspirational speech and a sensitive writing.

  • @gnclmorais
    @gnclmorais 8 лет назад +18

    This was incredibly bittersweet.

  • @caitlinbrown6324
    @caitlinbrown6324 4 года назад +3

    Wow. That piece she wrote on loss just resounds with me right now. Thank you.

  • @paulalovesart4545
    @paulalovesart4545 6 лет назад +4

    I was very touched by this. Tears came to my eyes toward the end.

  • @bigleebrink
    @bigleebrink 8 лет назад +13

    So inspirational. What a girl.

  • @alansturgess1324
    @alansturgess1324 3 года назад +1

    Saw a brief extract of Cecilia in a BBC documentary about performance poetry. Have always loved poetry and wrote it for years when I was a teacher and used it with children.
    Cecilia has a much calmer style of performance than many young poets. Really fascinating and interesting to listen. I imagine she will be an inspiration to many. I hope so.

  • @Hippiespeedball
    @Hippiespeedball 3 года назад

    My lord it’s good to have a nice cry and appreciate the fact that good writing is still alive

  • @suewatson647
    @suewatson647 Год назад

    Giving me the courage to write. Cecilia this takes my breath away. Thank you.

  • @ChickenNoodleSoupoooo
    @ChickenNoodleSoupoooo 3 года назад +2

    I had an English lesson and she was on the call to the college at the time and I got to have fun writing for once. It's something I'm passionate doing as well.

  • @najrenchelf2751
    @najrenchelf2751 5 лет назад +2

    Cecilia‘s voice is so calming! 😍

  • @williamt2718
    @williamt2718 8 лет назад +8

    Simply stunning.

  • @mikaexploring2685
    @mikaexploring2685 3 года назад

    This was so beautiful. As someone who loves writing.., every word she said touched my heart..thank you for awakening that beautiful writer within us..💜

  • @belovedmess.4699
    @belovedmess.4699 7 лет назад +3

    So powerful and bittersweet.

  • @vinaysingh-lk8pj
    @vinaysingh-lk8pj 6 лет назад +2

    Mesmerising

  • @diepakpaul7441
    @diepakpaul7441 7 лет назад +4

    Enlightening, about life.

  • @elisenispee7450
    @elisenispee7450 2 года назад

    Beautiful lady, beautiful poet ; she’s a poem, delivery of poem fascinating!

  • @astridbaltimore5522
    @astridbaltimore5522 5 лет назад +4

    This is beautiful.

  • @legendarydaimyo
    @legendarydaimyo 3 года назад +2

    She’s an amazing poet 🏅

  • @thestonedape5538
    @thestonedape5538 6 лет назад +12

    You ever fallen in love with someone through a mere video? I just did.

  • @Sirusf
    @Sirusf 8 лет назад +8

    Amazing.

  • @rohinis9170
    @rohinis9170 3 года назад

    I love writing and share my thoughts ❤️

  • @hibahshabkhez7361
    @hibahshabkhez7361 7 лет назад +5

    Rather splendid stuff

  • @Scars.Into.Stars.thefirethekey
    @Scars.Into.Stars.thefirethekey Год назад +1

    Damn I write to find a version of myself that I'm not at odds with thank you for your time and help

  • @karenkoerner6015
    @karenkoerner6015 4 года назад +1

    Just added her to my list of authors/ books to read.

  • @marklambert4793
    @marklambert4793 7 лет назад +5

    Beautiful

  • @vladimirfardin8560
    @vladimirfardin8560 2 года назад

    Thank you

  • @missmsmrs.7309
    @missmsmrs.7309 5 лет назад

    Thank you for this inspirational, beautiful TedxTalk. A lovely expression of creativity.

  • @rezzhezz
    @rezzhezz 5 лет назад +1

    Truly inspiring!

  • @17starthenicestguy93
    @17starthenicestguy93 3 года назад

    This Is so beautiful!

  • @wholisticmag
    @wholisticmag 8 лет назад +7

    Amazing

  • @marissaneryalto4925
    @marissaneryalto4925 5 лет назад +5

    Her face is so beautiful...

  • @jakaboski
    @jakaboski 8 лет назад +5

    Current spirit animal.

  • @zacharydavis4398
    @zacharydavis4398 Год назад

    🤨as someone who is illiterate I might be a tad over excessively biased but psh numbers, Greek/etc alphabet, statistics, engineering, STEM, etc are so much more fun/etc than writing words/sentences/paragraphs or whatever 💯💯💯💯💯REAL LIFE💯💯💯💯💯lol

  • @Perfumencigarettes
    @Perfumencigarettes 4 года назад

    i am crying..

  • @jasminecalix3582
    @jasminecalix3582 4 года назад

    I loved every Piece of her poem

  • @chicknorton8839
    @chicknorton8839 6 лет назад +1

    Did she go out with the guy from Rizzle Kicks?

  • @extra2357
    @extra2357 3 года назад

    I like write storys like an emotion and like if the world around me was alive.

  • @yungdda4954
    @yungdda4954 Год назад

    Bonita!

  • @cimoneharris591
    @cimoneharris591 6 лет назад +6

    This title is misleading.

    • @ronja4567
      @ronja4567 5 лет назад +1

      True, but it's still good

    • @the_r4ts
      @the_r4ts 3 года назад

      But she does have an argument for why we should write. Her evidence is largely personal, but she includes widely applicable bits about creativity- writing included- being a tool for self-expression and healing.

  • @YellowhatDick
    @YellowhatDick 6 лет назад +1

    He saw ribs; and I said, "I think it's a dinosaur-,"

  • @zacharydavis4398
    @zacharydavis4398 Год назад

    Wow this is absolutely boring content. If I ever have trouble falling asleep this sort of content would be perfect 💯thanks for that 🙏🏾The title should be changed to “…sleep aid… etc” and or something

  • @Kouyou160
    @Kouyou160 6 лет назад

    She sounds like Ed Sheeran, are they from the same area?

  • @chiaza7735
    @chiaza7735 3 года назад

    No em, umm...no single stutter at all. TF is that even possible?

  • @Greggers1516
    @Greggers1516 4 года назад +1

    the way she tries to make it seem like shes a great writer is annoying. we know your a good poet, stop being a tryhard

    • @just.another.dreamer.8
      @just.another.dreamer.8 2 года назад +1

      I don't see her as a try hard, just super talented and comfortable on a stage

  • @ceciliavelazquez1528
    @ceciliavelazquez1528 3 года назад

    Thank you