Allow things to unfold and you will find your purpose in life | Peggy Oki | TEDxQueenstown

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Published 2016-04-28

With an appreciation of flow and motion Peggy's life has been always been driven by passion. From surfing and skateboarding to the intimate appreciation what she calls the 'Cetacean Nation'. Discovering the transformative force of participation artwork through her Origami Whales project was the first step to realising that passion could be harnessed, amplified and ultimately inspire for a deeper purpose.

Surfer, Skateboarder, Artist and Activist.
Once the only female member of the famous Zephyr Skateboard team from documentary 'Dogtown and Z-Boys': Peggy’s love of the outdoors inspires her to travel worldwide in search of good surf. In 2004, she founded the Origami Whales Project to raise awareness about commercial whaling. She has also developed the Whales and Dolphins Ambassador Program and led campaigns such as ‘Let’s Face It’, which petitions to save New Zealand’s critically endangered Maui’s dolphins and Hector’s dolphins.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

All Comments (21)

@333houseoflight 6 years ago

I don't know about you but when I see her, I see such a beautiful and shining lady.... Someone who loves life and is so down to earth. I want to be like that... Naturally beautiful, happy and inspiring.
@kennethhirabayashi4009 3 years ago

It comforts me to know that there are such beautiful people in this world.
@santino4203 3 years ago

I really don’t get how us, as one of the millions of species this beautiful planet has, focus on destroying instead of living together and building together. We have to spread love and peace. Let’s have a beautiful place to live in like we did millions of years ago. Where we depended on one another to survive. We are all connected.
@zZech111 3 years ago

“It’s turning passion into action that can change the world” “Follow your heart with visions and actions” I needed to hear this today💕
@yvitube2008 6 years ago

Beautiful. So true. Sometimes we try so hard to find our purposes in life, instead of just being calm, follow our hearts, take the cues endowed to us along the path, without questioning too much
@palomi2 3 years ago

I love how she is smiling constantly while talking. Makes me smile too. Such a positive person ♥️
@JohnSmith190377 3 years ago

As a result of this video I made a small donation to the sea Shepherd conservation society. I hope that it will contribute to saving at least one of these magnificent creatures.
@keithmccrea3460 2 years ago

I was encouraged by her quote, "Follow your heart with vision and passion and you will find your purpose in life."
@incogb6696 4 years ago

This is what a TedTalk should be in my opinion... an experience that changes you that you can share.
@rav_enxx 3 years ago

Despite her age, this woman is full of youth. She shines so bright~
@elizabethdavy5669 3 years ago

I literary came to YouTube and said ”universe show me something I have to watch” and this video came up...
@buergerinitiativezivilcour1472 3 years ago

she is smiling constantly while talking, the best argument.
@OhHapppyDaay 3 years ago

I love her laugh and her absolutely perplexing youthfulness. She’s in awe of a whale and I’m in awe of her. Everything about this sentient being is pure Love. And since Love is reflected in Love, I am seeing myself in her.
@judybennett2724 3 years ago

I was also a female surfer/ skateboarder in Santa Monica a few years prior to the Z-boys. I also am an artist that does animation. I had a dream last night where I was in a boat trying to save whales and then went to a circus trying to help elephants escape! I stumbled upon this video after having a pity party about my future, dusted off my tears trying to embrace my inner dolphin!!
@RippleDrop. 3 years ago

"Imagine a world with no retaliation. A world of love and forgiveness."
@menahealing 1 year ago

My parents didn't know how to encourage me to do what I loved, so I grew up hesitant about my passions. They weren't supportive if I mentioned arts, like photography or music. They were only interested in such fields like medicine, finances, so I had to find what I liked in these field. I love psychology, but I hardly imagine myself working in that area, I see myself as a calm, sensitive, loving and caring person. I love nature and animals, singing and writing poems. I am 31yo trying my best to come find my true self and it is not an easy process. Sometimes I think it would be the best if I cut out any contact with my parents, because all they care is do I have a good paying job, but they never asked if I feel fulfilled and happy.
@Jackdelroy1 6 years ago

What a beautiful human being.
@josiptumapa 4 years ago

She. Is. Just. So. Cool. ❤️ Her vibe, passion and soul just... I really feel it.❤️
@sunshinelizard1 2 years ago

People like her cause me to dream of a life do-over, I want to go back and do it all over and follow my passions. I know I had passions and creativity earlier on, and now having more life behind me than ahead, I'm trying to find passion again.
@HeartSunYoga 2 years ago

She's done so many amazing things, she's so well-travelled and her art has touched so many. Yet she seems to have zero ego. It's so refreshing. Love how she helps the beautiful whales, orcas and dolphins. It is sad that humanity can be so cruel and selfish but thankfully we have souls like Peggy Oki's, too.