00:32 😄 Embracing humor even in darker aspects of life can offer a unique perspective, like the irony of a philosopher who found life horrible yet lived to 85. 02:05 ☕ Reflecting on mortality through morning obituaries can serve as a reminder of life's fragility and encourage a sense of action. 03:36 🌌 Considering the vastness of time and the universe can provide perspective when facing daily choices or dilemmas. 04:42 🗺 Knowledge, humor, and imagination can blend into a unique perception of reality, as demonstrated by a map of the United States made from memory. 05:43 🤐 Silence can be a valuable asset, sparing one from the regrets or complications that often come with speaking. 06:16 🎨 Being open to experiences, even if they challenge or unsettle, can lead to unexpected moments of connection, camaraderie, and joy. 07:17 🌟 Embracing contradictions and allowing oneself to exist in multiple states can foster liberation and creativity in work and life. 08:50 🤔 Balancing self-doubt and self-confidence is crucial in finding purpose and joy in creative endeavors. 09:50 🚶♂ Walking without a particular purpose can open the mind to ideas and unexpected moments, promoting a sense of well-being. 10:57 📚 Women, as well as men, hold various aspects of life, embodying resilience, love, and the weight of responsibilities in different ways.
Just found myself crying watching the film of ABT eating a hotdog and dancing down the street. A wonderful talk, I'm not familiar with Maira Kalman so now know how I shall spend part of today! Thank you for posting.
00:32 😄 Embracing humor even in darker aspects of life can offer a unique perspective, like the irony of a philosopher who found life horrible yet lived to 85.
02:05 ☕ Reflecting on mortality through morning obituaries can serve as a reminder of life's fragility and encourage a sense of action.
03:36 🌌 Considering the vastness of time and the universe can provide perspective when facing daily choices or dilemmas.
04:42 🗺 Knowledge, humor, and imagination can blend into a unique perception of reality, as demonstrated by a map of the United States made from memory.
05:43 🤐 Silence can be a valuable asset, sparing one from the regrets or complications that often come with speaking.
06:16 🎨 Being open to experiences, even if they challenge or unsettle, can lead to unexpected moments of connection, camaraderie, and joy.
07:17 🌟 Embracing contradictions and allowing oneself to exist in multiple states can foster liberation and creativity in work and life.
08:50 🤔 Balancing self-doubt and self-confidence is crucial in finding purpose and joy in creative endeavors.
09:50 🚶♂ Walking without a particular purpose can open the mind to ideas and unexpected moments, promoting a sense of well-being.
10:57 📚 Women, as well as men, hold various aspects of life, embodying resilience, love, and the weight of responsibilities in different ways.
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Just found myself crying watching the film of ABT eating a hotdog and dancing down the street. A wonderful talk, I'm not familiar with Maira Kalman so now know how I shall spend part of today! Thank you for posting.
Her sense of humour around absurdity is so soothing
How quirky how marvelous how heart wrenching… how beautiful ❤
Maira, you don’t know this but we are great friends! Your art and words just speak to my soul. ❤
Stupendous. Thank you!
Love your talk. Love the paintings.
This is inspiring. Live! ❤
Love this!
How wonderfully creative 😊
Very disjointed, unexpected, uncertain, humorous and lovely talk about things in life we cherish
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