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Kim Hohman

Kim Hohman

I'm just a girl, standing in front of the Internets, asking you to share cool stuff. I believe we all have a responsibility to help others when and how we can, so I do my best to spread a little Upworthy peace, love, and joy on Twitter and Facebook. Join me!

At First I Was All, 'Really, David Blaine?' But By The Time He Started Crying, I Was A Fan.

Magician David Blaine believes anything is possible. And no matter what you think of his history of "crazy" stunts, believing that anything is possible isn’t a bad way to live your life. Here, David tells the fascinating and entertaining story about the training for his 2008 breath-holding stunt, which ended up being “the most amazing journey of [his] life.” Here are some highlights you shouldn’t miss: At 8:24, see before and after shots of David’s 50-pounds-in-3-months weight loss, which was required for this feat. Dang. At 10:59, he calls on everyone’s favorite hero for her help. At 12:23, you hear about his first big success at breath-holding … and learn who was decidedly unimpressed with this accomplishment. Then, around 17:26, he shares the surprising urge he had 14 minutes into his 17-minute breath hold. Finally, at 19:38, David gets seriously choked up and gives us all a sense of how emotional it can be to live your dreams.

What’s Schizophrenia Like? A Woman Who Hears Voices Explains It Beautifully.

Eleanor Longden began hearing voices in her head when she was a young college student. Her experiences are both horrifying and hopeful. In this talk, Eleanor starts by detailing the long, dark struggle she endured after a schizophrenia diagnosis. Then, at 5:39, her doctor makes a shocking assessment of her illness and her likelihood of being cured. At 7:26, she explains how the voices in her head actually provided the insight she needed to solve her problems. And at 10:08, she shares how the voices in her head might have technically helped her cheat on an exam and later go on to be an extraordinary academic and use her experiences to help others.

This Is Why Your Lover Thinks You’re Gorgeous In A Holey T-Shirt And Sweatpants

Karen Walrond is the woman who told us she was “wildly convinced you're uncommonly beautiful.” Now she’s showing us how to see that beauty in everyone we meet. It’s pretty beautiful, and there's a good chance it'll change the way you see the world.Karen shares her best photography secret starting at 9:53, and at 11:45, she tells you how to apply it to your life. Listen at 13:00 to learn why you're gorgeous in that holey T-shirt. But, Karen is a wonderful speaker, and you’ll definitely want to hear the backstory, so just kick back and watch the whole thing, gorgeous.

A beloved world leader goes on 'Oprah' and is totally clueless about the show's topic.

Humble. Honorable. Heroic. Inspiring. Iconic. Influential. I don't think there are words to fully describe Nelson Mandela. But these clips from an interview he did with Oprah Winfrey in 2000 give us a small glimpse of his great modesty, character, and power to lift up people and transform nations. The world is reverberating with loving thoughts for him right now.Don't miss a moment. But if you must, jump to 1:50 to hear the story of his confusion about just what topic he and Oprah would be discussing.