TEDxDesMoines - Angela Maiers - You Matter 

Love this woman! She is even more engaging, loving, and genuine in person.

I am writing a paper about this video for my communication class. This is such a great topic to discuss...because it is true! People's achievements are not recognized and therefore they feel more inadequate.

I will share this video, it relates to my END HOMELESS MISSION. Because PEOPLE MATTER to me I am sick and tired of what I notice happening with homelessness in this country. :-( Thank you for this video!! :-)

Thank you so much for this message. I needed to watch this for several reason. Also I have a staff meeting tomorrow and I am bringing this message. God bless you

One of my all time favorite ted talks! Thank You!

Just slow clap it out. That was one of the most mind opening and amazing things I have ever heard. Thankyou ever so much.

You are a Genius and the World needs your contribution dear Angela !!

Thank you Angela. The world needs people like you to stand up and share your passion for the talents of people. I love to use your genius talk for social innovators who want to contribute to world.

Beautifully simple message! Thank you - definitely an idea worth spreading! Well done and thank you again.

A wonderful presentation Angela. You and your message are a gift to everyone. Thank you my friend.

teaching is sometimes a thankless job. So thankyou!

Isn't this more than just 'noticing'? Isn't this noticing with appreciation? Appreciation is a treasure, to both what is appreciated, and to those who appreciate.

Thank you! I truly do believe that everyone, every single one matters! It can be difficult to dole out these kind of beautiful compliments without someone thinking you are a kiss-butt or cheesy---but this really convinces me to just risk it and do it more. People really do need to know this.

This is the message I am taking back to school for my teachers and my students. This is the theme of our Back to School PD and all interactions with students and community.

Awesome. I love this Angela! "YOU MATTER"

Thanks Angela!

I teach at an inner city school and I have seen the power of just noticing and saying "You matter" to teens. Thank you for this message.

Angela, the message is superb I love it!

Angela, This is powerful. Thanks so much for sharing! -Michelle

Thank you, Angela for taking the time to notice the truth and distilling things so clearly and simply! What a beautifully wise talk that gets to the heart of what really matters. Echoed nicely in this Hafiz poem I came across recently (in the book Tattoos on the Heart). Enjoy! “Admit something. Everyone you see, you say to them "Love me." Of course you do not do this out loud: Otherwise, Someone would call the cops. Still, though, think about this, This great pull in us to connect. Why not become the one Who lives with a full moon in each eye That is always saying, With that sweet moon Language What every other eye in this world Is dying to Hear?” ― Hafiz

Angela - As usual, you ROCK! Your spirit SOARS! I can't wait to see you again soon! - Sean McGinnis

What a wonderful woman!

I noticed that....this idea is so very powerful and can really matter in the lives of others!

Genius message - - thoughts that will change all the lives you touch

true beautiful and insightful, I will practice this

As a teacher I can only say thank you !

We might be insignificant to the course of history in the galaxy, but to the world we live in with the people we live among, we are enormously significant. Many times you may not be able to see it, but you never know.

Amazing!!

VERY nice. I'm spreading this to everyone I know.

I loved this thing!

Thank you so much for such an inspirational talk! It got me wondering wether my children and my wife know just how significant they are and if i'm helping, as an educator, to unleash their power to change the world. Again, thank you so much.

YOU MATTER!!

Actually, we're all significant. The value and worth of a human being is beyond measure. It's not tangible. You can't measure it at all. Every human being is unique, and therefore, indispensable.

great job Angela

great stuff!

Angela, "You Matter" Love to you my friend. from @spiritdance33

the world is beautiful

That is Beautiful.

You matter!

I agree with "mazdaptz" about the video compression, even though the audio is okay, it would be fantastic with a true track of video.

Angela for Angel

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Bravo :)

the very definition of what is a GREAT TEACHER !!! If only we had more of who this girl really is!!! That ain't gonna happen though, she is the VERY RARE Exception to the rule!!

Brilliant :D

Significance is relative.

I agree. I like her first and third points very much however. I've seen the damage in which the flattering of children results.

You've inspired me to take this message to the streets. (see video response)

Tell those 4th graders they made me cry and I sure did notice them!

1:00 for best human statue ever.

Unfortunately Rule #3 often does not apply to adults. "I depend on you to do this for me" will scare many of the husband or even an acquaintance (we commonly use the word "friend" too loosely). We all love to be admitted important... unless it requires an effort on our part for somebody else's sake. At least such has been my experience.

But what if you do depend on others and you let people know that they matter...but you don't get the same in return?

I disagree...I think we all matter in some way, big or small, and everyone deserves to hear that just them exisiting is important. We all need that sometimes.

Is it just me or does the video keep freezing?

move on, ignor and do not feed the trolls. lets stay focused on the topic here.

By all means then, carry on. Yet don't expect ppl to listen to the message behind your words because they will automatically shut you out based on the way you present your ideas. I'm all about doing the effective, logical thing if possible...It's good to have powerful ideas and opinions but even better to know how to persuade people to your side.

U don't sound so responsible or intelligent urself when u comment like that. Plz don't "crap out" any human life any time soon. Ur future child deserves a more compassionate and insightful up-bringing. Once you grow as a person, I'm sure u will make a great parent as it seems you have pin-pointed some problems in our society and are determined not to make those mistakes. U also are clearly intelligent even though your language/attitude says otherwise.

“Conduct yourself in this world as if you are here to stay forever, and yet prepare for eternity as if you are to die tomorrow.” (Muhammad) peace be upon him

It's hard to not feel accepted isn't it? I'm really sorry you struggle with it....it must be terrible. The best thing you can do is continue to work on accepting yourself and the right ppl will come to you like law of attraction and they will love you for you. If you work on discovering your light and shining it, eventually people will see it and come. This I promise you. You matter Terry!!!!

... and yet---YOU felt the need to express this idea ... YOU felt like your voice mattered enough to comment. Why do ya figure that is?

What a drag! Great message though.

Why do people insist on sharing their negative thoughts. You aren't educating you aren't making anything better you're just trying to drag people in the mud with you. If you think this way of thinking is bullshit keep your negativity to yourself. No one came to watch a TED video to feel bad we have the news for that.

(continued from previous reply)...There is still no excuse the way u presented your ideas...so demeaning and hateful. Don't take away from ur message with such negativity! It's a good point about our society and everyone's missing the message because of your approach.

maybe if that child that was, as you said "crapped out" maybe if they felt they mattered by their parents or who ever, maybe they would do something significant. It's not the condition we came from but sometimes it takes someone else to see the good in someone to encourage them to believe in themselves. I'm sure you've made a lot of people feel insignificant from the negativity you write here...

Why you so lag

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Warning: do not read these comments. It will ruin your newfound good mood.

please show me when I commented on people being special? why are you asking me about Hitler? These comments have nothing to do with my comment. Now you're just desperately grasping for straws.

This is just a lot of Christian mumbo-jumbo. It's nice to see potential in others, but wishing doesn't make it so. Her talk is really more about empathy and kindness than it is about productivity and practicality. And that's fine, that's OK. The world could do with more kind-hearted people, nevertheless simply saying you believe in someone will not magically make that person competent. Beware this kind of magical-thinking. And don't couch charity as productivity, it's a disservice to all.

Being rude to people and justifying it with values on honesty.... I hope that this hobby of your adds something beneficial to your life (release of emotions? needing attention? I don't know you so I don't know your motives)...because it is pretty ineffective and pointless otherwise. It is all hot steam you are blowing off....hot and annoying but easily forgotten with no substance to it.