Le rivelazioni dei Bambini. consigli per tornare migliori. | Giancarlo Sabatti Fausti | TEDxLegnano

The Author's Experiences in Pediatrics

• The author works in pediatrics, bringing creative workshops to children in hospitals.
• The author encountered a 5-year-old boy named Alex in the oncology ward who was angry and aggressive.
• Through play and connection, the author diffused Alex's anger, leading to a change in his demeanor.

Key Revelations from the Author's Experiences

• Children live in the moment and prioritize emotions over social norms.
• Children want to be themselves and can connect with others when accepted for who they are.

The Importance of Embracing Our True Selves

• Embracing our true selves, acknowledging our imperfections, and making peace with our past experiences can lead to liberation and authenticity.
• Alex and Carlo's unique ways of coping with suffering can serve as examples for others to navigate their own struggles.
• Suffering is an inherent part of life and can shape individuals profoundly.
• Embracing vulnerability and acknowledging shared experiences can foster deeper connections and understanding among people.

The Concept of the "Inner Child"

• Society often promotes the pursuit of perfection, leading to the suppression of natural fragility and the development of toxic habits.
• Children instinctively embrace their fragility, while adults tend to hide it, hindering personal growth and self-improvement.
• The concept of the "inner child" represents a journey of reconnecting with one's true self and finding solace within.

The Power of Music and Genuine Connections

• The author's experiences in a hospital setting revealed the power of music and genuine connections in bringing joy and comfort to those facing challenges.

The Importance of Exaggeration and Spontaneity

• Allowing oneself and others to "exaggerate" and embrace spontaneity can lead to remarkable outcomes and personal growth.
• "All the signs, all the lines are autographs of a small happiness, they are the echo of a small euphoria because exaggerating is itself a revelation."
• "We cannot make fireworks with a polite sound."

Embracing Our Childlike Nature

• As adults, we are all children trapped in larger bodies, with a strong capacity for retaliation.
• We too can live the moment, be ourselves, and exaggerate.

Building a More Authentic Self

• Every time we embrace our authentic selves and value our revelations, we find something of ourselves.
• Let's build day after day a face that looks more and more like the one we have underneath.
• Let's allow ourselves to be happy and be ourselves, to exaggerate and live the moments as gentle accomplices to transform our falls into dance steps.