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Notes on Kindred Kaleidoscope
Jul 29, 2024
Notes on Kindred Kaleidoscope Presentation
Introduction
Speaker shares a personal story related to the theme "Kindred".
Expresses peaceful feelings about the location (possibly a future place to stay).
Background
Speaker's early life:
Born in a small city in southern Russia.
Raised by a single mother, grandmother, and aunt.
Father passed away when speaker was a baby.
Importance of family as a support system:
Encouragement to grow and study early on.
Education Journey
Obtained first degree in International Relations.
Moved to Moscow for a Master’s in Marketing Management.
Enjoyed life in Moscow:
Made friends, traveled with joy.
Gained local fame through participation in a national TV show.
Impact of COVID-19
Connection with others diminished due to the pandemic.
Increase in feelings of disconnection and lost identity.
Loss of family members complicated familial connections and roots exploration.
Exploration of Roots
After realizing a desire to learn about heritage:
Flew to hometown to talk to mother about family history.
Engaged a DNA analysis company to investigate family connections.
Found some distant relatives but lacked meaningful interaction, leading to feelings of being lost and depressed.
Reflection and Self-Discovery
Turned inward to understand feelings of loneliness.
Noted societal trends:
Increased loneliness exacerbated by social media and digital communication.
Desired deeper, meaningful connections to thrive emotionally.
Research and Insights
Discovered the book „Good Life“ based on Harvard research:
Emphasizes the importance of surrounding oneself with warm, deep connections for a long, healthy life.
Felt a revelation upon understanding her need for meaningful connections.
Action Steps
Actively sought communities sharing similar values (freedom, willingness to help, etc.).
Participating in or creating communities to enable social change.
Project Highlight: Indonesia Initiative
Managed a project connecting several communities:
Addressed needs of disconnected communities with no basic necessities.
Collaborated with drivers' community and a non-profit to supply food, water, and medical aid.
Demonstrated building purposeful connections to bring real change.
Conclusion
Stressed the value of purposeful and meaningful connections for sustaining and succeeding in life.
Thanked the audience for their attention.
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