Tania Luna: How a penny made me feel like a millionaire
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- Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
- As a young child, Tania Luna left her home in post-Chernobyl Ukraine to take asylum in the US. And one day, on the floor of the New York homeless shelter where she and her family lived, she found a penny. She has never again felt so rich. A meditation on the bittersweet joys of childhood -- and how to hold them in mind.
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Similar story, at age 11, after coming to the US in 93', I found my first American money on the ground, which was a dime. Made me excited, I suddenly felt rich, and that it was free too. Things are better now though, those were just rough times. It was mostly the affect of novelty coupled with curiosity and excitement of something other-worldly.
waterworks.....gah I'm not a millionaire and I havent been through a lot of hardship but this made me cry, and also makes me very very grateful for what I have, never complain about your circumstances.
Tania, that speech of yours was truly moving. Millionaire or not, you have something that money can't buy - an incredibly positive attitude!! Cheers to that and good luck:)!!
I think the lesson is to be grateful for what you have, it might not seem much to you but its more than a lot of people could ever want even in their wildest dreams
Gratitude = "Great Attitude"
Staying positive despite the hardships. She chose to be happy instead of lamenting and being miserable.
Everybody can learn something from this, no matter what situation they are in; to worry less about what you don't have and appreciate more what you do.
She made me cry. Really touching. :(
short and sweet. she truly knows how beautiful life can be
That was awesome. No other words to describe it. She did a great job of telling the story too.
Excellent talk! I'm impressed by how her smile is sincere after going through so much, and how her joy is found in such small bittersweet memories. Incredibly inspiring.
Why am I crying??? That was amazing. She and her family are amazing!
Nice talk, makes you think about life.
this talk has a serious soothing effect... definitely chicken soup for my soul ...
I found that same penny once before, thank you for sharing, Tania.
To me it's a great story of how, with the right circumstances even the smallest and least significant things can carry great importance.
Beautifully said, Tania...
Loved this! Almost made me cry :)
Reminds me of a sweet friend of mine who ran away from home at 12 in Elsalvadore making her ways through central america on the roofs of trains and in mexico and then across the border into LA where she ended up as the property of a gang leader in east LA. After many years she escaped him and took her 3 kids on the run from him. now at 50 she lives a quiet life helping others, I help her as much as I can.
One of our rescues is a street dog from Mexico. Never known an animal who loved as he does. And snuggles. so many snuggles
Problem is, we are seeking out problems wherever we go - see what I did there? It became so hard to just relax and enjoy what life already offers you, without questioning it or without letting it be overshadowed by some new problem that came up. For some unfortunate people, this is almost impossible. Good talk.
Like this speaker, I suspect that my own level of gratitude/happiness is higher than it would be had I been blessed with an abundant childhood. How excited do rich kids become when they get a new shirt or a candy bar?
When I was teaching I would sometimes give treats to the whole class, and you could see some kids were really happy and grateful, and others were not impressed. Which do you suppose had happier lives? I hope and pray that adults who were rich when young can also enjoy gratitude.
Amen, I come from a family of immigrants and understand the message of gratitude completely. Great message ...
5:23 The one who is clapping looks like her husband, Brian.
Thanks for your courage and spirit of gratitude!
there are countless people who see the luxury they live in as normal and they often cry about the most trivial things. and even if you are aware of the fortune you live in, the process of recognizing it is never completed but ongoing till your last day. so at least as a reminder, this talk is valuable for everybody. but if you don't feel that this talk is relevant to you, i don't understand why you wrote a comment in the first place.
Don't miss the point, gratitude is also understanding our appreciation to share when you do not use something or can not or will not possible eat it. Caring is sharing.
Brilliant at putting everything back into perspective, just what I needed!
a beautiful yet heartrending talk that shows us even in extreme hardships people are able to overcome and end up in a better place without feelings of bitterness.
Beautiful talk. Things that are naturally created become beautiful.
Very sad and very beautiful story. There's too many people in the world where so little means so much and those of us who have more don't even appreciate it.
This one was sweet :) short, sweet, and simple and a thousand times lovely.
Beautiful.
moral of the story...its not about what you have its about what you feel and what u can make out of it?...love the story
"Charity is tax-deductible; generosity is a true measure of wealth"
~~cc
To be poor and still be happy, it's a true blessing.
a talk like this shouldn't have the comment section activated. It's painful to see others arguing over things that have nothing to do with her talk. It's like seeing a beautiful flower surrounded by piles of rubbish
Her smile is probably so sincere just because she went through so much.
Excellent video...
It's wonderful that you rescued Scarlet. We need to learn to be contented and not live our lives as hungry ghosts.
Thank you. I do enjoy house music, Davey.
I think the point is that we as privileged people should always be grateful with what we do have and think about people who don't have as much.
Idk...I think being humble, having a positive outlook, and perseverance are all great ideas worth spreading especially to today's youth that think not having an iphone or the latest video games and clothes is the end of the world. Moreover, the story provides a great insight into the lives of those whom politicians tend to view as "moochers," and this story couldn't have been more opposite. In brief, I thought it was great story as u and indeed, one that is worth spreading
ohh i just want to give her a hug......
Wow, just wow
Happiness has nothing to do with money, maybe not to that degree, but it has everything to do gratitude and satisfaction.
this talk was beautiful. i am so grateful for my life right now!
this made me cry...
You makes me aware of that money is not everything.
You are what you think.
The creator and Universe finds a way of giving you what you need when you need it. Great story of gratitude
peace
Wow, good talk. She is about the same age as me. Crazy.
Thanks for this story Mam... Really touching... It is amazing how you tell this story with a beautiful smile on your face :)
One of the best stories I've heard! Thank you! Thank you so much!
Oh i get the message she saying. Be grateful with what what you have and that there are people worse off than you But society have been repeating that over and over so i didn't really learn anything new from this. Good for those who did though.
Perspective. That which many take for granted or would turn up their nose at is treasured by others. Give. Of your money and yourself so that someone who has less, can have more.
This is beautiful and touching. Now I'm going to keep this very close to my heart.
That was great!
Excellent story!
Very touching.
Helps you take a moment , sit back and thank God for all the favors, granted on you :)
Amazing story, taught so many things.
Tear jerkingly amazing
Thank you
Its things like this that make me wish I knew how to help more
I love this! It’s excellent and such an important, meaningful story!
amazing talk!
"Tania Luna is the co-founder and CEO of Surprise Industries, a company that uses the science of surprise to help teams thrive in uncertainty, develop deeper connections, and spread delight"
Oh, to the reality!
Thanks for sharing your story...
The best talk ever!
This is poetry.
Very inspiring.
Great feeling in this story
Touching
she really has an amazing story
''The wealth required by nature is limited and is easy to procure; but the wealth required by vain ideals extends to infinity...''
~ Epicurus (341 BC - 270 BC)
Amazing story, thanks for sharing!
Thank you Tania
Thank you Ted Talks
Thank you You Tube
Great job
I am a cold hearted bastard, but this touched me.
I did made me cry. ❤️
That was awesome.
But imagine how scary it must have been for black rain to fall and for your hair to fall out and eeugh... the thought terrifies me.
one of my favourite ted talks, thank you (:
touching
amazingly beautiful
Great talk :D
Why would anyone dislike this?
Absolutely amazing!
Awesome
I have watched this video a lot...
i was trying not to cry... but then the dog....
It is nostalgia..
What is year that she comes to USA?
Beautifully told lifestory, how beautiful you look, soooo gratefull. Lovely, congratulations to you and your great family!
Love, Uuk Ahau
Yes, yes it is!
If we do good, yes it's ours;and for the bad we blame the creator.
It's all ours indeed!
What you're refering to is often reduced to patronizing remarks such as "get over it, there are people starving in Africa" or "nevermind your job, my friend has cancer, feel lucky". Here she's reminiscing her childhood when so little was so much. Almost missing the time when she had less. And most of all, appreciating her difficult youth that allowed her to cherish the smallest things.
Also, knowing doesn't mean practicing. You need to be reminded of certain things.
Okay, I see that you've been downvoted. Don't let this discourage you. Just remember that not everyone enacts changes in the same way. This is why individuals, through whatever motivations and convictions they have acquired, are the enablers of their beliefs. Individual action, not words, are what makes the world move.
er loads, a fairly ordinary house in many parts of the UK is about a million dollars these days, I know a lot of middle class dollar millionaires. But she still said they "feel" like millionaires, anyway, didn't she? Not that they are millionaires? ie. that they feel grateful for what they've got.
i actually cried...
Life's made of little things,
because there's nothing any bigger.
pitbulls a misunderstood dog. such a beautiful dog
Thank you so much for sharing. I guess I am a millionaire.
God bless
the us is not paradise but it comes close to many people