It's never too late | Dilys Price OBE | TEDxCardiff
Have you ever felt like your life was travelling in the wrong direction but that it’s too late to do anything about it? At age 54 that’s exactly how Dilys felt. She was anxious, stressed, disconnected and searching for her purpose but then something happened that changes her entire outlook as well as her future.
Using examples from turning points in her extraordinary life, Dilys Price OBE explains how through facing her fears she was able to find her purpose and make a difference to not only herself but to thousands of people.
Now aged 84, Dilys story serves as an inspirational reminder that life really is for living.
Dilys Price is an 84 year old grandmother who, as a single parent with a young child, forged a career in Modern Dance in Higher Education and on retirement founded & ran the business & charity , Touch Trust. This started from her kitchen and now has nearly ½ a million turn over. Dilys licensed the program, trained hundreds to teach the life saving, unique stress release & life enhancing program, and has the joy of knowing that it is received by over 1000 adults and children with special needs weekly.
Dilys has received an OBE for her work work and also two Lifetime Achievement Awards for work in Diversity & for Care in Wales (including the Inspire Wales Award for significant contribution to the Arts in Wales ). She was also awarded an Honorary Fellowship by Cardiff Metropolitan University (her old college). For Touch Trust, Dilys also obtained a place as one of the seven Artistic & Creative organisations in the prestigious & iconic Wales Millennium Centre.
Dilys is a woman who wants to enjoy the wonderful world and support others to do the same…….That is where her energy comes from. Her ethos is:
if you fall off your bike, get back on & do wheelies
find the jewel in the sh*t
get a passion
be kind to as many as you can, as often as you can, to whomever you can ,where ever you can, in any way you can.
The old cliché is worth remembering “Life is not a rehearsal”
www.skydiverdilys.co.uk
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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RIP Dilys Price OBE (3 June 1932 - 9 October 2020) Here's to a life well lived!
@linarush1393
2 жыл бұрын
Noooooo 😥
@tuttt99
2 жыл бұрын
@@linarush1393 We all have to go sometime. Don't be sad for Dylis. She lived a VERY full life!
@MaryAnnSweetAngel
2 жыл бұрын
She was born on my late mother's birthday 3rd June. My mom also committed suicide. And I wish mother could have watched this Ted talk. I really love this woman. She lived a wonderful life and was happy. I hope to be happy like her one day. Rip 🙏🏻
@Chris-kr7gg
2 жыл бұрын
@@tuttt99 we all have to go east when you are young and vibrant to write that. I presume you are young/prime.
@johnmarshall2722
2 жыл бұрын
Very proud to say that I was a friend of Dilys´. We shared many a glass of champagne after a day´s skydiving. An angel from the sky indeed.
I am 54 years old, in a stressful job, and feeling like everything is wrong. This video is just what I needed.
I wonder why this particular video hasn't received many more views and comments. I was moved by her energy and story and divine presence. Inspiring beyond words. Exactly what I needed.
@spiralsun1
4 жыл бұрын
Sepehr Hojjati I felt the same 🥰 but I shared it immediately! Sometimes I think it’s because people are not really ready to let go of their fears... ? Anyway ❤️
@wesleytyler9599
2 жыл бұрын
We're all built the same , but have different missions in life . Keep it real simple and enjoy yours .
@jlaleknas
2 жыл бұрын
Agism
@kayhedly192
2 жыл бұрын
Yea I will be home in the afternoon
@johnsonleonard8298
Жыл бұрын
Hello there
I just turned 29 last month and was depressed thinking i am not where i want to be and that i am now too old now to start. i feel a bit better now.
@Sashas-mom
2 жыл бұрын
You must remember this!
@maryaanzed
2 жыл бұрын
I guess I wasn't the only one feeling that way.. feel much better now 🥰
@dalidzucheredi2495
Жыл бұрын
Important to note that living your life has very little to do with age
@robinluich6626
Жыл бұрын
Wow,you're actually very young.
@apacur
Жыл бұрын
29 is a baby.... speaking from a 51 yr old
I’m only 10 minutes in and this is already one of the best TED Talks I’ve ever heard. She is living passion and inspiration.
i come to watch my dear friend whenever i'm feeling low! I jumped with her in Swansea 10 years ago and used to pack her parachute. This video always lifts me back up again & the comments are lush. Show me another video on youtube that doesn't have a single negative comment!!! Big love Dilys
@jenrich111
Жыл бұрын
love your comment. How wonderful that you helped and knew this fine lady
@deborahbrown5840
Жыл бұрын
How lovely you get to cherish your friend through watching this video.
@swapnanair3359
Жыл бұрын
Wow. You are so blessed to have known her and to have sky dived with her. Just wow!
And here I was thinking it was too late to do anything productive at 26😅.. thank God for this video because I was thinking being dead was better off than being alive and being me right now✌️
@ivonalatu4363
Жыл бұрын
Your life is only beginning .the world is your oyster
She is so missed, very happy to be able to have called her a friend. RIP Dilys xxx
My daughter has a severe intellectual disability. I connected with her by singing. Once I sang Silent Night to her - amazing song from a vibrational perspective- and I felt - FELT- my throat chakra open. I connected to her through song. that’s how she understood language, and how I opened her to the world.
@mahoganychic841
Жыл бұрын
❤❤❤
That she REALLY began to live, at age 54 , is my takeaway...I'll be 54 in 5 months and God willing I intend to start living
And here i am 31... feeling it is the end of the world and too late to do anything Thank you sweetie for your lovely and inspiring speech
@christineewing3492
Жыл бұрын
You have a life ahead of you. I turned 67 yesterday, and for several years, I've felt that my life is essentially over. This TED talk makes me realize that it isn't.
@ruby9796
Жыл бұрын
@@christineewing3492 ❤🙏
"I need to find a reason beyond work and responsibility" I literally just had this breakthrough a few weeks ago. So happy this will put me on the right path 😊
@rakefet63
Жыл бұрын
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Such a kind, compassionate, caring, generous, brave and inspiring lady! I’m sorry she has passed away. The world needs more people like her!
@asia1174
Жыл бұрын
Oh boy she passed away. Well, I am glad I got to know her for these 20 minutes, she was an angel...
This landed on my feed and I hesitantly pressed play. I was compelled, usually I never do as my attention span has become shorter and shorter over the last few years due to PSTD. I heard the whole thing from start to finish and felt that it was a nudge from the angles ✨ I got really emotional as this was exactly what I needed to hear. I then learnt this beautiful soul has passed and felt like she was still spreading her message above and beyond ❤ Thank you Dilys Price ❤ your words meant so much to me today
@debbiecallow7522
Жыл бұрын
Go live your best life Mina. Sending you love and encouragement. I hope you can find calm and happiness. A Meditation/retreat camp would be great for you. ❤️
I've been suffering from depression for the past ten years. Spent a lot of spair time in bed feeling anxious. I decided, I had to do something to kick-start my life for my kids. Their age ranges are 16 to 37. I took them to do tandem jumps, in the UK, on a beautiful, hot August day a few weeks ago. On the day, the build-up was terrifying. I really didn't want to it. I'm scared of heights and I don't like flying. I was terrified as I was about to jump. We tumbled out of the aeroplane door and as we stabilised, face-down, looking at the ground two miles below, I felt such joy and elation. It was an absolutely wonderful thing to do. I haven't stopped smiling since. We're doing another tandom jump this weekend (weather permitting), and I am considering doing AFF. My 16 year old son is desperate to do AFF in the spring of 2020. I highly recommend doing it!!!!
@oneofthosecreativetypes24
2 жыл бұрын
What is AFF?
@rose8776
2 жыл бұрын
Happy you're feeling and doing so much better ❤️
@laurieberry4814
2 жыл бұрын
I get horrifying nightmares. I found myself screaming when I woke up. Usually, the worse ones were about owls. I would be really relaxed in bed. Then a terrifying image would enter my mind when I don’t expect it to happen. So, sometimes it’s nice staying awake. My mission is to stop panicking. I like this woman. She has fear? Skydiving. I would never walk on tightrope from the World Trade Building to another building. It is because an airplane crashed into it. Hah. I am not a risk taker. I finally realize that I am not psycho. You know what I mean? I don’t like how these woman talks about special Olympics. We all have challenges. I had this man with Down’s syndrome teach me patience. I don’t know him well. It takes me a long time to find my way around. I would be scared to go alone on an airplane. I took algebra over the summer so that my parents didn’t have me take an airplane to California at fifteen with my younger sister. I seriously believe that I could have Asperger’s syndrome, but I am not diagnosed yet.
@wilfredopk3080
2 жыл бұрын
How are you doing now?
@keithlynch7239
2 жыл бұрын
@@wilfredopk3080 Everything is fine, thank you very much for asking. I'm terrified of heights and affraid of flying, so the shock of what I did - falling out of that plane - certainly revitalised me and gave me a sense of renewal. I hope you, yourself, are well and good!
This message really inspire me, I can't imagine an old woman going through what a teenager is supposed to do.. passion is the key.
I can feel her energy just watching it. She's adorable and full of passion. Love it 🤗
I loved this! Just filmed my own “things you’re not too old to do” we need to stop thinking we’re to old to do everything
Got to the end of this brilliant talk only to find out Dilys recently passed awy, so sad. Amazing talk, she is a true inspiration and a beacon of courage
@johnsonleonard8298
Жыл бұрын
Hello there
@johnsonleonard8298
Жыл бұрын
How are you doing today?
@susanbaker-schloth1152
Жыл бұрын
We all will, just like Dilys... yes, we will all pass on --- So, just now today - live - well - now!
Ugh, the joie de vivre! I wish to be like her, never stop being young! I read somewhere in the comments she passed away. Hope she has a lot of skydives in heaven now!
My friend Sheila Shaw died and had an afterlife experience. She was told forgiveness and kindness are SO important. And that Life is a Gift. I love this woman's story! It is so inspiring and yet we all should be like this truly! She is enjoying this gift of life. Thank you for sharing this with us! My cup runneth over! ❤️❤️❤️
oh my gosh !!! she is amazing !! I watched this video with great admiration.
@akukayajiwa6740
4 жыл бұрын
gosmami me too !!!!
Leather pants, go darlin' go...An inspiration to all of us especially those depressed, living mindfully, in the moment and suddenly a new world opens up, it's the same world, we just really experience it now...What a great lady-! Namaste
What an inspiration! May she rest in peace 💖
The energy she radiates is just amazing and it never gets old. May her courage and accomplishments continue to inspire others. rest easy, Dilys.
Thank you for this video and all your others. Rip beautiful soul 🤍
JUST WOW made me tear down a little bit at the end. She was just so real and most importantly there was no single moment in her speech where she was not herself.
Through facing fear, purpose was found... passion came to being! And at that age! Such a message is timeless. Thank you, Dilys for sharing with me at my age, that at your age (then), life is still worth it!!! I'm encouraged!
What a fantastic & inspiring talk. It made me cry with joy. Thank you Dilys for being you & sharing your wisdom. In 1977 I wrote in my journal - Today I give up fear. I too did many scary things & found great joy on the other side & and expanded life for sure. I am 75 and have still given up fear.
I could listen to her all day! My goodness she’s amazing and such an inspiration. 🥰
She is absolutely remarkable!!! I am so sad to learn that she died in 2020 at age 88. What an awesome woman!!!❤️
What a youthful voice.. my god angels spoke through her... much needed to hear her for many of us. I know you are nowa guardian angel looking upon the hearts who needed to inspired breath back to life... 💗💗💗💗💗
Excellent to show our current generation in school that you can accomplish many things and enjoy life in a positive way. ✨
Haven’t flown my gyrocopter for over 3 years! Just been working, enduring covid, 15 year marriage went south, depression, anxiety, worry about aging and lack of direction! Thanks for the inspiration, i will back in the air by spring, its my passion, i need to pick it up again, then as you say i hope i can become better and inspire others to get back into it after hardship 😊
I had the pleasure of meeting this inspirational lady this morning in Brecon. She really is amazing!!!
RIP Dilys thank you for all that you have done in your life ,a true inspiration, a great example for us all to follow
This is one of the most inspiring videos I have ever seen! What a shining soul, she just gave me an enormous lift! May God bless her in her greater journey.
This woman makes me smile.
This showed up on my feed and her words have pierced my heart and what I have needed. I’m 61 and I’ve been living in fear and anger and feeling so disconnected for three years because I had been retriggered and have been dealing with PTSD/MST and this is not where I wanted, planned, or even thought I would be. I’m sorry to hear she has passed however I believe she has done what she was supposed to and fulfilled her purpose on this earth. It would have been awesome to know her.
@robincrowflies
Жыл бұрын
Dear Bonnie, I'm 54 and have struggled my whole life to heal from childhood. In the past few years I've lost my joy, and as she said in this video, my connection is lost, and bad things start happening. Let us make a pact to find passion, let go of anger and grief, and forgive those who couldn't love us. I don't know your story, but I hope you make it GOOD. Love and blessings your way.
@bonnieklapel1825
Жыл бұрын
I agree. One thing I’m doing is paying attention to what my “gut feelings” tell me and listen to them despite what anyone else tells me. I’ve listened to others in spite of myself most of my life and I’ve paid the price for that. From now on I listen and follow my instincts and don’t second guess myself. I’m taking responsibility for my joy and happiness and my life choices. I feel more connected to me than I ever have. Not always happy, but it always works out the best way for me in the end. And when I listen to someone that resonates with me, then I know to pay attention. And if I don’t resonate with what they say, then I pay attention to that too, because it helps me to decide what to stay away from or be aware of. Living my life on purpose rather than by accident. It’s not always great, but it’s better than how my life could have gone. It’s not always easy to say no, I’m not going to do it that way, or that I don’t agree with someone, but it’s ultimately my choice and I’m ok with that. It’s my life to live, and no one else’s. And no one else really knows what’s best for me. So live your life, your best life, according to what your gut feelings tell you, and make your own choices, don’t let anyone, no matter what, tell you what is best for you. No matter how much they love you. or think they know, only you know deep inside what is the best for you, so I wish you the Best of life and love and luck to you too!
@robincrowflies
Жыл бұрын
@@bonnieklapel1825 Yes. We have only to do what our inner being wants to do, and let others do what their inner beings tell them. As long as I'm not hurting anyone, and as long as they aren't hurting me. Live and let live, and trust that all is well. Treat one another with the kindness that springs from knowing we are all better off when we are all better off, and we all belong somewhere, and we all struggle in this world. Blessings heaped upon us all. ;-)
so inspiring, she gives me hope for the future that I would be happier and I could change.
From @15:06 till the end I was weeping like a baby. This lady is phenomenal. Respect
@h3941
2 жыл бұрын
I thought I'd be the only one
Well Im inspired! RIP amazing lady!
Just what I needed to hear this morning. Inspirational!
This restored my hope, thank you
I love this so much. She wanted to take this program abroad. I hope she got the chance to do that. She is an amazing women. She is very inspirational and full of love and light💖
OMG! Dilys you’re amazing! Thank you for proving such a wonderful example of how to really live life no matter how old/young you are. You rock!
Very inspiring. She has compassion for the less fortunate and does God's work. God Bless her.
That's phenomenal! Exactly what I needed now, as I've overcame depression, anxiety and panic attacks, especially after a lockdown. I've been left on a street without a penny, without friends and my family wasn't able to help me as they were far far away, struggling with their own problems. Eventually I've been through that and now Im finally coming back to my passion - music production, singing, video and art creation. It's never too late...thank you, Dilys! You'll be remembered! 🥰❤
She's a wonderful amazing funny angel. She's a true inspiration. Thank you very much beautiful lady. Thank you for your caring and kindness and also positivity and humor. May the good Lord bless you forever. Amen.
I loved this. I needed to hear it. At 58 and stressed and anxious and alone in a rut, I relate. Also, I had a mentally disabled sister that died at 61 three years ago. That hit home.❤
Thank you! Giving me courage to take another leap towards facing my fears. I don’t want to live this way any longer. And perhaps my purpose, which I lost, will follow as I fulfill my passion…
DIVINE DILYS!!!! WHAT A WOMAN. Thank you for bringing the world so much love and wisdom! You are blessed.
The purpose of life is a Life of purpose
I love her voice sounds very sweet
What an amazing lady & example of finding & living your passion!!
Beautiful!!! Thank you life, and thank you Dilys for your wise words! 😊
"When you're stressed and unhappy, you become negative and judgmental of other people", my, did this struck a cord in me. My life is just like that right now. I'm so angry with other people all the time, I've turned into a damn grumpy person I never was. God, I need to change that. Need to start with my mindset first. Such an inspiring woman!
So inspiring! I was very touched. Thank you Dily for sharing your story, your passion, your adventures with the world💚
Still energetic like a child.
absolutely fabulous!! I could listen to this every day! You go Dilys!!
Such an amazing woman! Love this talk so much!! ❤
This goes to show that's about you attitude in life. Not what happens to you..
How wonderful. Thank you for the reminder that it is never too late.
Fantastic, yet inspiring story. Thank you for sharing your profound talk with us all of us.
That is the best inspiring story I have ever heard. What a wonderful lady!!
I just turned 29 this year and for the past few years I’ve been feeling like I’m not where I should be like I should’ve accomplished more when I was in my teens but now this video has made me feel peace of mind.
Such a breath of fresh air Ms. Price is! So passionately authentic! She definitely stands out amongst most "teachery" TTalks. What a great example of how to live with verve and purpose! Doing that "scary thing" that she's talking about doesn't have to be skydiving. For me, it's being the sculptor and painter I've always wanted to be. Launching myself out there with no fallback plan. Leaving the"safe route" of other jobs and teaching behind me and creating art, my labor of love, to share all of this beauty with others. This is my passion! I tried the "safe" routes and at 50, I don't want to waste any more time playing it safe. It's scary as h*ll sometimes, but creating and going toward fun and magic makes my life worth living! Thank you, Dylis Price for being a great example! I hope to inspire others as she did. I love seeing people find their passion and live it! Let's go for it! 💚🎆
@johnsonleonard8298
Жыл бұрын
Hello there
@johnsonleonard8298
Жыл бұрын
How are you doing today?
Wonderful, an inspiration; thank you for being kind to humanity xxxx
What a remarkable human. So glad I found this.
Really inspiring. Never too late.
love this story
For 5 minutes each day think about something beautiful close your eyes and image something great !!
So wonderful with a powerful message!
Love it!! Thank you Ms. Dylis Price
She was such a wonderful human being ❤
I am so happy for her.
Aww Dily, you are so missed.❤ You have left a huge mark on Cardiff and the World. R.I.E.P. I love watching this back, and never forget 'When you fall off your bike, get back on and do wheelies' . I wish you were still here, to do our up and coming TEDx Bute Street.❤
Beautiful. Thank you.
What an inspiration!!! Wonderful, sweet, loving woman, THANK YOU!
This lady is so uplifting. She has a lovely voice and a delightful presence which is really engaging and life-affirming.
@johnsonleonard8298
Жыл бұрын
Hello there
@johnsonleonard8298
Жыл бұрын
How are you doing today
She reminds me of Betty White. They both have a similar aura; beautiful and sincere, a charming, enthusiastic energy and a positive attitude! : )
Awesome!!!
I’ve been considering purpose from many aspects. God. Law of attraction. Da silva method. Jesus. Live in the moment. Live with passion. This lady demonstrates the philosophy in practice. Many thanks.
Wow what a lady!! What a privilege to have seen this. Not a truer word spoken. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Wow, timeless wisdom.
So timely 👌 Thank you so much for living LIFE even as a late starter - I connect - looking forward to your Touch Trust Program delivered in Sign Language to our Deaf Teens in Nigeria 🇳🇬🤟
What a wonderful woman and got goosebumbs🌺
Man! Uhh ...that was so touching moment for me ..watching the whole video which is a wholesome package of ...carry on to live ..the beautiful gift by god i.e LIFE .. cannot believe she started that late n still achieved that much ....not like me who was thinking of giving up so early n b4 30's ..that was wonderful n unbelievable at the same time ...just sending love n thanks from heart for teaching that ..-IT'S NEVER TOO LATE ❤️❤️❤️😀
So sorry for the world’s loss! She seemed to be an inspiration to all, but especially to those who care for someone with special needs. I would love to know who is running her charity now & if it still exists? Does anyone know the name & how to get in touch with them? I am in the U.S. & I think her idea would benefit many w/special needs here, in the states, as well. I recall a story of a family that had a male family member that was severely cognitively delayed & unable to speak. The siblings asked a Psychic Medium “What is my brother thinking? What is he supposed to learn?” The Medium replied… “People like your brother are sent to teach, not to learn!” As a parent of a child with special needs, that was life changing! It turned everything I had thought on it’s head. I now saw my child in a much different light. She was our teacher, & we were her students, not the other way around! God bless them all!🙏
She left us great examples of courage. We could learn how to live well and better in our old age watching her.
Thank you so much for inspiring me. I’m 52.
What a delightful lady. May she rest in peace 🙏
How wonderful. What a remarkable lady. 🙏🤗
Thankyou for this Dilys 💐xx
How beautiful!!!! What courage and love. 🙂🙂🙂
Thank you dear lady..You are a beautiful breath of life giving inspiration..🙌🙏🌟
Great talk!!!
Ha, in my undergraduate, I chose Dilys as my English name. I changed it later. Now I am very inspired by you, Dilys!
Wonderful - wonderful lady, thank you!
An incredible story!!!