The power of words | Sala Tiatia | TEDxYouth@Christchurch

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  • Опубликовано: 22 сен 2019
  • At the age of six, Sala Tiatia experienced domestic violence for the first time. It was the verbal abuse however, that bought the most darkness to Sala’s internal world⁠-until one particular English class, with one particular English teacher, turned Sala’s dark world around. In this compelling and emotional talk, Sala shares the words that bought light to his world and how he speaks light into the world of some of New Zealand’s most vulnerable young people. Sala Tiatia is a local youth educator who has been involved in youth work for the last 30 years; his roles have varied from church ministry, community work and running youth work workshops about youth work for youth workers, right through to running leadership programmes in mainstream schools and alternative education.
    He is still working with youth and their whānau today, and is a huge advocate for everyone, especially men, to seek help in counselling, have a greater sense of self care and be intentional with their holistic health. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

Комментарии • 74

  • @ghostxgaming1577
    @ghostxgaming1577 Месяц назад +1

    sala is my youth worker at christchurch nz, and he one of the best people you can talk to, hes funny and he is caring, 1 on 1 coversations with him are amazing and he makes me feel safe.

  • @jordypomare197
    @jordypomare197 4 года назад +22

    i went to this talk. it was my first time i’d ever been to a ted event. and let me tell you, everyone was tearing up.

  • @cmarquise92
    @cmarquise92 2 года назад +11

    I’m surprised this doesn’t have more views. The entire message of this video is so true it’s kinda of mind blowing, how so many ppl overlook the power of your words.

  • @TamaFit
    @TamaFit 3 года назад +14

    This brings tears to my eyes, we have a long way to go with our trauma upbringing, it's so amazing that the new generation is changing this around for the next generation. Faafetai tele lava USO, amazing work you do God bless 🙏👍

  • @lanez685
    @lanez685 2 года назад +8

    It’s sad that this is the norm in Pacific Islander households, but it’s courageous men like Sala that spark change and bring light to these truths. I’ve had similar experiences in my upbringing but was too afraid to speak up about it. Thank you for sharing your story uso … And word became flesh ❤️

  • @tonyfeao817
    @tonyfeao817 4 года назад +12

    Powerful Talk Sala. This will be a blessing to many. Ofa atu

  • @TheBittersweetLegacy
    @TheBittersweetLegacy 2 года назад +5

    Sala, you are amazing You are really good! 🥺🧡 Love from St. Paul, Minnesota.

  • @sequoialadeilvelez4263
    @sequoialadeilvelez4263 4 года назад +18

    Well spoken Sala, words bestowed upon us by our parents become our future programming. Sometimes we must unlearn what has been spoken over us and become what it is we speak over ourselves.

  • @natetaiapa2218
    @natetaiapa2218 3 года назад +4

    Kia kaha te mahi ehoa! You're doing an awesome job Sala. God bless.

  • @adambuckingham143
    @adambuckingham143 Год назад +2

    This is one of the best speeches ive ever heard his delivery is amazing,

  • @jenniferpoutoa6021
    @jenniferpoutoa6021 4 года назад +6

    Amen Sala!! And the Word became flesh...Power of Words!! Keep doing what your doing Sala.. speaking LIFE into the lives of our young people!!

  • @LittleTiger11
    @LittleTiger11 2 года назад +2

    What a powerful ending, I’m crying 😭

  • @mrskauvaka
    @mrskauvaka 2 года назад +2

    "I am loved" "I am worthy"

  • @emilyespinozas6853
    @emilyespinozas6853 3 месяца назад

    This was so beautiful opens my eyes now seeing that words hold so much power that could impact your life

  • @patricialloyd866
    @patricialloyd866 3 года назад +2

    May God Bless you Sala, and the Word became Light Amen 🙏

  • @geebaybee3717
    @geebaybee3717 28 дней назад

    One word ( Beautiful ) 👏🏽

  • @beatafaller248
    @beatafaller248 4 года назад

    I'm in tears. 💛

  • @_amoopoint_1458
    @_amoopoint_1458 4 года назад

    Holding back tears..
    Wow.

  • @Aspenpod
    @Aspenpod 5 месяцев назад +1

    Amazing talk. Incredibly moving. Thank you Mr. Tiatia for this life changing gift.

  • @TAUUSO
    @TAUUSO 2 года назад +3

    Wow Sala- That was powerful! Thank you for what you are doing

  • @filitapa8089
    @filitapa8089 4 года назад +10

    Love this uso 💛🙏🏽 it pulled on the old heart strings for me and personal experience. Ofa lahi atu.

  • @samarasuafoa2474
    @samarasuafoa2474 Год назад

    I weep. I weep! Thank you for sharing your story so authentically!

  • @ianagirl
    @ianagirl 4 года назад

    Deep...powerful. Way to speak on it Sala

  • @thedonfonz2481
    @thedonfonz2481 4 года назад +5

    SEKI USO ! LOVE YOU AND YOUR WORK USO !

  • @ithastobesaidpodcast
    @ithastobesaidpodcast 7 месяцев назад

    The chant at the end gave me chills!!

  • @jaypzl
    @jaypzl Год назад

    Wow. Powerful. From beginning to end. Whew!

  • @lyricmum215
    @lyricmum215 3 года назад +2

    Oml that was beautiful, thank you this is what I'm currently learning and wanting to teach mothers
    Telling new stories for themselves and telling their children new stories

  • @TV-wy1py
    @TV-wy1py 4 года назад +2

    Thank you Sala. This is a blessing. Beautiful journey.

  • @pana6572
    @pana6572 Год назад

    And a standing ovation too? Wow, well deserved Uso! Love and Blessings!

  • @mariafuamatu1749
    @mariafuamatu1749 2 года назад +2

    This is so powerful thank you for sharing your beautiful message.

  • @sunadercas
    @sunadercas 4 года назад +2

    Sole that was so good!! Brought me to tears. Well done Uso! Alofas to you and Dan ❤️

  • @user-ib5cu8xh8m
    @user-ib5cu8xh8m 10 месяцев назад

    You have made such a difference to so many young peoples lives.

  • @sheldonsmith8707
    @sheldonsmith8707 4 года назад +2

    Wow this message is powerful and this man speaks it so eloquently! 👏👏

  • @jennakelly9771
    @jennakelly9771 4 года назад +2

    Kia ora for sharing! So powerful your story and words are. I’m so glad I have had the privilege of hearing them.

  • @shanjames3853
    @shanjames3853 3 года назад

    BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!

  • @tassahlopati2443
    @tassahlopati2443 4 года назад +2

    This video is everything 🙌 thank you champ 💛

  • @maharamarley8993
    @maharamarley8993 2 года назад +2

    Tkw 2014 OG rep👌💯
    Teared up soooo much!! Brought back so many memories🥺😭

  • @MasterWilsons
    @MasterWilsons 3 года назад +2

    Much love sala the mahi u do in Otautahi is unforgettable xx

  • @mikishajoseph544
    @mikishajoseph544 2 года назад

    Loved this talk ❤

  • @francisadjei2408
    @francisadjei2408 Год назад

    I love this!!!!!! My God

  • @wezdom_nz
    @wezdom_nz Год назад

    POWERFUL!
    Thank you Sala!

  • @puaweal9762
    @puaweal9762 8 месяцев назад

    Pretty powerful talk

  • @hughesdela
    @hughesdela 4 года назад +8

    Maximum respect for sharing - best Tedx talk I've seen 🙌
    The power of life and death is in the tongue.
    Words carry spirit. Speak life. Amene!

  • @cjfuego9663
    @cjfuego9663 2 года назад

    A issue world wide.. powerful speech.. thank u brother

  • @yohssuwondo9618
    @yohssuwondo9618 Год назад

    ... and the words become flesh ...
    Love you, Sala

  • @olivequeenietongiahoe5990
    @olivequeenietongiahoe5990 3 года назад +2

    Thank you Sala for your spoken word of truth that gives others the power to find courage to love thy self 🌸🌸🌸

  • @katiegasson6259
    @katiegasson6259 Год назад +2

    Wow, powerful & absolutely lifechanging words, thank you sooo much for your bravery in sharing your story. ps the ending.... omg..... no words......

  • @candisfirchau3810
    @candisfirchau3810 Год назад

    Such a good talk, wow, whew ❤️

  • @pana6572
    @pana6572 Год назад

    Thanks to my Uso co-worker Leo for sending me this documentary!

  • @katriendelbeke7658
    @katriendelbeke7658 3 года назад

    Your whole Talk of words is like a Poem .... to become Flesh ! Wonderfull and Strong !!! ;) Much Love , You Are !

  • @Kellyuce22
    @Kellyuce22 2 месяца назад

    I love it I can hella translate I appreciate this message it made me cry thank you Sala

  • @curtisforbes1
    @curtisforbes1 Год назад

    All I have to say is in two words... Awesome!... Incredible!
    Thank you for sharing.

  • @nathanohlson4208
    @nathanohlson4208 Год назад

    So powerful

  • @meatv6375
    @meatv6375 3 года назад +2

    Thank you brother this was awesome. And the word become flesh x Ngā mihi

  • @josaianamoumou8674
    @josaianamoumou8674 2 года назад

    Amazing!

  • @siligadavidsetoga6156
    @siligadavidsetoga6156 2 года назад

    Thank you Sala...Malo le faaea, You Uplift our Spirits. God Bless.

  • @anapenteado7227
    @anapenteado7227 2 года назад

    I am crying.

  • @josephlaurore9440
    @josephlaurore9440 Год назад

    amazing!

  • @pana6572
    @pana6572 Год назад

    Round of applause for my Uso here Mr Sala Tiatia, Praise The Lord for this awesome speech and documentary. I'm so blessed to have come across this. Big fa'amalo lava and fa'afetai tele for reaching out and speaking the Truth. God bless you and keep on winning!!!

  • @iamheartslight
    @iamheartslight 2 года назад

    So Power-Full heart speak spoken. Faafetai tele lava Sala... Alofa tele atu, from my heart's light to Yours, may you lead many more young peope to realising their true beauty... x

  • @prissymcc
    @prissymcc 2 года назад

    🙏🏽Powerful🙏🏽

  • @alexitamm72
    @alexitamm72 2 года назад

    Amazing 💞

  • @BD-683
    @BD-683 3 года назад

    Beautiful 💜

  • @mataiocruz90
    @mataiocruz90 3 года назад

    Amazing uso wow

  • @rsila25
    @rsila25 4 года назад +1

    Respect champ🤙🙏

  • @jenniferpoutoa6021
    @jenniferpoutoa6021 4 года назад +2

    Beautiful uso, continue sharing Gods favour

  • @nancytemoana162
    @nancytemoana162 2 года назад

    Beautiful korero awesome healing for the young hairdresser lady. Inspiring I am loved I am worthy💞

  • @ironboy1991
    @ironboy1991 3 года назад +2

    That Haka was incredible. Anybody know which one this was exactly?

  • @onelove3495
    @onelove3495 2 года назад

    That what make us strong we try to prove those words are not for you some will take to the heart to push them to be better than that. like our tua’a that conquer the Pacific Ocean

  • @jamaltiatia8819
    @jamaltiatia8819 4 года назад +4

    Meeeaaan

  • @luseanelafitani4831
    @luseanelafitani4831 Год назад

    Sala Tiatia, Faafetai Lava, fakafeta'i! Keep shouting your words, and they will become flesh! Malo, malo moe 'ofa lahi atu

  • @jock8363
    @jock8363 3 года назад

    Chur bo