My life started when they said it was over | Elin Kjos | TEDxKI

A car knocked me off from my bicycle 18 months ago. Coma, mobility issues, vertigo, deafness....the Doctor said I had 20% chance to stay alive. ...but I was alive 🥰🙏. 3 months later I was diagnosed with cancer...but I was still alive...Guys....we are here at this beautiful Earth 😊, every day is a gift. Thank you for this video♥️♥️♥️

“my love for life is so much stronger than my fear of dying”. such powerful words, what an amazing individual

Erin, 6 days after your passing, I found this video 20 minutes ago. It has changed my life. Perhaps everything in yours led to your TED talk and the legacy you have left will reach thousands. Wherever you are, from this woman to you- thank you. XX

This is a great wake up call. Other people negatively effect my life. I’m 64 and I have allowed this to happen. People taking advantage of me. Saying yes to requests every time and putting myself last, not noticing life slipping by. I lost my eldest son in 2020 with COVID. A 40 year old ultra runner. He was there and then he wasn’t. I still haven’t changed,but finding this video today is like a nudge from life telling me to sort myself out. Thank you Elin , you look radiant by the way.keep the faith

Stage 4 Metastatic Lung Cancer patient here. Thank you. I like to say I'm LIVING WITH CANCER - It's not a battle, it's a dance!

As a returned soldier from WW2 from New Guinea my uncle aged 25 was diagnosed with lung problems from chemical exposure, he had one lung removed and was given maximum a year to live, the medical profession were not sure !! Most of the young men he served with died within a couple of years of returning to Australia. He died at age 94, he lived a great life, he had a great attitude and served others.

Stage 4 colon and liver. Out of the blue, March this year. This lady beautifully and bravely articulated how I feel about my life right now. I felt my diagnosis was an amazing opportunity to transform. I couldn't have talked as she did, without tears. Much respect and love to her 🙏

I had brain cancer in 1988 and removing the tumor left me paralyzed on one side and grossly overweight from all the steroids. The doctor said don’t worry about it because you’re gonna die in a year or two. Here I am moving all of my parts, however not that well on one side, and a size 6. I’m pretty happy with my life but it was a bit of work to get there. God bless you for who you are and how you are helping us around the world with this platform. Blessings, DrRed ❤️

The biggest misconception: We have time, but in truth, ALL WE HAVE IS TODAY, NOW, THIS MOMENT, THE FREAKING PRESENT.

This is one of the most beautiful talks I’ve ever heard. It has really inspired me to live. I will practice what she has taught on this video. I have lived the past 20 years with a chronic health condition. Many times wishing not to live. I would say many times ,I’m not living I’m just existing. By the help and grace of God no more just existing,I will live!

"My love for life is so much stronger than the fear of dying "

It is with saddness to report that Elin Kjos has passed away this morning 22/3 at the age of 35 surrended by her love ones ❤️ 🕊️ 🙏🏽

An Eye Opener for all of us... Who are busy either carrying hurt from the past or worrying about the future... She had taught me the actual meaning of living in present.... Living to the fullest..

I couldn't imagine how much a person could be strong in this situation we should stand and praise you for this inspiring real story

The fact that someone may be doing EVERYTHING right in life and STILL get severely sick is, to me, the most unfair aspect of life. It's truly saddening to know of her passing. Nevertheless, she gave a great talk that I'm sure continues to help many people watching it. Let's all live in the now.

This video couldn't have come at a better time. I am too someone who's always on the grind, working way too much for a future that I may or may not have. I feel guilty when I let myself do nothing, or do something I enjoy. But I know that has to change. If I were to die next week, how sad would it be that I spent my days locked in my room studying all day? That I didn't do what I love. That I didn't try new foods, go to new places, and talk to strangers. I need to change. Thank you for this video, Erin. You have changed many lives. I hope you rest in peace.

Kjos has a beautiful message. I was diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer that had spread to my liver at age 49. It was difficult to accept, especially since I have two beautiful, young daughters. But, with the help of my amazing wife, I decided to live my life seeking the joyful moments, which there are many. I have come to realize that I love life! And nothing will take that feeling away from me while I am alive.

II had a brain tumor and had surgery, radiation therapy, and then about twelve months of chemotherapy. Already with the diagnosis I started to meditate and change my focus. After the diagnosis I came home and wrote on a piece of paper:" I am healthy." I have since meditated on the resulting new beliefs in my new world hundreds of times over the past two and a half years. I believe that I also owe it to this circumstance that I am healthy and tumor-free today and will remain so. Everything I did was exactly right and I agree 100% with this wonderful, strong woman. Life is only now and no one knows how long we will be given. Live fully and only in and for the now, so that it is good for you and others. Be and spread love and peace. Stop postponing anything, anything at all, into the future. You never know how long is still given to you. Try the meditations of Doctor Joe Dispenza, maybe they are helpful for you maybe not. You will only know if you try. In any case, they have helped me a lot.

R.I.P. Elin❤ what a beautiful speech you gave. Your words will live on

I know exactly how you felt, at that frozen place. Its a horrible experience to have being alone. Thats something you just cant find the right words for.