In the TEDxUCANaryn talk titled “The Balance,” Ernest Abdyzhaparov explores the concept of finding balance in both our personal and professional lives. Abdyzhaparov speaks about the importance of understanding and prioritizing what truly matters to us, and how achieving this balance can lead to a more fulfilled and purposeful life.
Using anecdotes from his own experiences and insights gained from his journey, Abdyzhaparov challenges the audience to reevaluate their own definitions of success and happiness. He emphasizes the need to approach life with a holistic perspective, taking into consideration not only career and financial goals, but also personal relationships, mental well-being, and overall happiness.
“The Balance” provides practical tips and techniques for listeners to incorporate into their daily lives in order to achieve this desired balance. It ultimately serves as a reminder to live intentionally and with purpose, striving for a harmonious blend of work, play, and self-care.
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The speech reflects on the idea that the world has long lost its sense of equilibrium, which is why it is rapidly heading toward destruction. To find salvation, humanity must return to its roots and rediscover balance—balance within oneself, within the family, within society, with humanity, with the natural world, with the material, the spiritual, and with the Creator. Ernest Almasbekovich Abdyzhaparov, born on February 27, 1961, in Frunze (now Bishkek), is a well-known Kyrgyz filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer. He graduated in 1983 from the Pedagogical Institute, specializing in Russian language and literature, and initially worked as a schoolteacher. In 1988, he became the director of the “Korogoch” newsreel and later joined “Kyrgyzfilm” as an editor in 1992. He founded the “Umay” Youth Creative Fund in 1993 and launched his own studio in 1999. Abdyzhaparov has also held key positions, including Secretary of the Kyrgyz Cinematographers’ Union (1999–2001) and Chief Editor at “Kyrgyzfilm” (2001–2002). Since 2008, he has been leading annual masterclasses, training many aspiring filmmakers. With 14 feature films, 3 documentaries, 10 short films, and 1 TV series to his name, Abdyzhaparov has won over 60 awards at major international film festivals. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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Video “The Balance | Ernest Abdyzhaparov | TEDxUCANaryn” was uploaded on 12/03/2024 to Youtube Channel TEDx Talks