Finding your coping mechanism | Joseph Lewis | TEDxFoggyBottom
People who encounter policeman Joseph Lewis are confused by his habit of smiling whenever in danger, a coping technique he developed during his difficult childhood in Liberia and homelessness in the United States. By developing genuine gratitude for others, Joseph believes we can all react more positively to fear in any form.
Joseph Lewis is a law enforcement officer for DC Metro, a community advocate for the Lutheran Immigration Refugee Service, a seminary student, and a former refugee. Born in Liberia, he lived a normal life up until 1989, when a civil war broke out in the area. After facing multiple setbacks for the remainder of his childhood and the beginning of his adult life, Joseph migrated to the United States where he settled into a life of homelessness. Encouragement from those in his local community inspired Joseph to go to college and earn a degree. Through his experiences, Joseph has become a key community figure and source of inspiration, actively telling his story and encouraging others to do the same.
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
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Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. I am so proud of you Joe. Good words of encouragement.
@TheMailforbishop
6 жыл бұрын
Hey brother, much appreciation for your kind gesture. Please do not hesistate to it share it.
@EdgarFriendlysCivicsTeacher
6 ай бұрын
I don't quite understand that one, or rather I haven't felt that to be true.
I discovered I'm not actually addicted to social media it's just my coping mechanism to avoid reality , to avoid stress ... But , this coping mechanism isn't good as social media gives me more stress and depression. I really need to find some effective and good coping mechanism.
@strawberribubbletea
5 ай бұрын
I found having a routine helped me a lot. Getting up at the same time and sleeping early everyday helps a lot. Going out and doing small things you enjoy helps too.
Fear Taught me to smile, and smile taught me to be grateful !
Thanks so much for this Ted talk. And for continuing to cope during unimaginable hardship. I find one of the hardest things is to not look like you've ever struggled when you have and still may be struggling to the core of everything in you. So awesome for someone who looks perfect to tell such a sobering story of the reality behind the smile. So great. Big thanks.
You have motivated me to conquer my fears. Many thanks
I think that if you open yourself emotionally to people, people will come to you and open themselves to you too. ''fear itself will drive you to a greater calling'' I like his conclusion
@KamaloExp
3 жыл бұрын
Yes. I think so too. We need to express our emotion necessarily.
Greatest calling, greatest power. Outshine the darkness, outlove the fear and hate. Those are the greatest shows of strength
Man that was excellent! My coping mechanism is gratitude as well.
Hey Bishop i am proud of your powerful and articulate speech.
@TheMailforbishop
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Great Lu.... The best is yet to come!
Such a powerful message 🫶🏾
Thanks
Great talk, very inspiring!
Thank you. This helps bring peace to me.
Χαμόγελο και Προχωρούμε δυναμικά αισιόδοξα και χωρίς να παραπονιούμαστε.
One of the better stories Ive seen
Brilliant thanks for sharing
Excellent talk Joe. Well done!!
Beautiful
Inspiring, Love from India. 🙏🤗
Me encantaaaaaaa 🎉❤
Obsessed with his accent
dang
No mirror smiles first.
Drugs sare a bad coping mechanism i guess, but it do work
Wrong title!! Absolutely nothing talks about coping
@gghostrrider
4 жыл бұрын
6:23
Dang i hate auto generated subtitles 😂