"Today, we will be hearing about 'Carpe Diem.' A Latin aphorism, it tells us something that we hear in many different languages, in many different ways - 'Seize the Day.' Now, you’ll all hear about the variety in which we can see 'Carpe Diem' in our lives shortly, but I’d like to take a moment to acknowledge how, although common in its meaning, there’s something special about 'Carpe Diem.' To me, what makes Carpe Diem interesting is the meaning behind it. The phrase is taken from the Roman poet Horace’s work, Odes, and the passage we find it from can be translated as such - 'This, that makes the Tyrrhene billows spend their strength against the shore. Strain your wine and prove your wisdom; life is short; should hope be more? In the moment of our talking, envious time has ebb'd away. Seize the day; trust tomorrow e'en as little as you may.' Now, I’m not going to ask you all to tell me what rhetorical choices Horace made to achieve his purpose or the like, but do consider for a moment - how much time do we waste waiting? How much time do we waste wondering, nervously, what will happen? How many things have we lost from simply fear? How many things have we lost because we believe our tomorrow selves will do better? Horace was an Epicurean, who believed in the pursuit of pleasure in life - but defined pleasure as being the absence of fear. How would we live, if we weren’t so afraid of ourselves in the moment, and were more afraid of the cowardice we may show tomorrow? I ask you, today, to consider four things throughout our talks and activities - the phrase, the passage, what Carpe Diem means to our presenters today, and what Carpe Diem means to you... Throughout this event, we'll hear from remarkable speakers who will share their ideas, experiences, and insights, and afterwards, we’ll be participating in activities presented by student led clubs and organizations in Robbinsville, together sparking conversations to create change amongst us. But let's not forget that the true magic of TEDx lies within each of you – your questions, your perspectives, and your willingness to engage in meaningful dialogue. Today, we will find TED’s mission achieved as we look at 'Idea’s Worth Sharing,' in an event designed by our community for our community, which is the beauty of TEDx." - Anamitra Kugapalan, Head Organizer, Opening Remarks
155 Robbinsville Edinburgh Road
Robbinsville, New Jersey, 08691
United States
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