Dolph Lundgren | On healing and forgiveness | TEDxFulbrightSantaMonica

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Growing up in Sweden, the narrator faced abuse from his father, leading to a challenging childhood with emotional and physical scars. Through pursuits like ice hockey and karate, he found healing, eventually achieving success in America and a career in acting despite inner turmoil.

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  • Childhood abuse led the narrator to seek solace in sports and martial arts, which played a crucial role in his healing process and overcoming the trauma.
  • Despite achieving fame, the narrator grappled with inner turmoil, eventually finding healing through reconnecting with family, therapy, and meditation, leading him to advocate for victims of human trafficking and emphasize the significance of self-healing before helping others.

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Recent questions

  • How did the narrator cope with childhood abuse?

    Through ice hockey, weight training, and karate.

  • Where did the narrator pursue scholarships?

    America, eventually landing at MIT.

  • What led the narrator to a career in acting?

    Chance encounters in New York.

  • How did the narrator confront his inner trauma?

    By reconnecting with his children and seeking therapy.

  • What inspired the narrator to raise awareness about human trafficking?

    His own journey and involvement with organizations like CAST.

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Summary

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From Abuse to Advocacy: A Healing Journey

  • The narrator, a boy growing up in Sweden in the '60s and '70s, faced abuse from his father starting at a young age.
  • The abuse led to a difficult childhood, with physical and emotional scars that affected his school life and behavior.
  • Sent to live with his grandparents in northern Sweden, the narrator found solace in ice hockey, weight training, and karate, which helped him heal.
  • Encouraged by his father to seek success in America, the narrator pursued scholarships and eventually landed at MIT.
  • After a stint in Sydney, the narrator moved to New York, where chance encounters led him to a career in acting.
  • Despite achieving fame, the narrator struggled with inner trauma, leading to destructive behaviors and personal turmoil.
  • Reconnecting with his children and seeking therapy and meditation helped the narrator confront and heal from his past.
  • Inspired by his own journey, the narrator became involved in raising awareness about human trafficking and supporting victims.
  • The narrator's involvement with organizations like CAST led him to witness and aid in the rescue and rehabilitation of trafficking victims.
  • The narrator emphasizes the importance of self-healing to be able to help others, urging listeners to look within themselves and extend compassion to those in need.

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"Gratitude and Accomplishment: Greatest Feelings"

  • Expressing gratitude and the feeling of accomplishment is described as the greatest in the world.
  • The speaker receives applause and thanks the audience.
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