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Transforming your life with three vital connections

Stephen Murphy-Shigematsu • TEDxTokyoSalon

Surviving a devastating fire and becoming homeless ignited Stephen Murphy-Shigematsu on a journey of personal transformation and lifework in guiding others to live with meaning and purpose in the face of loss and death by embracing three vital connections. Balancing Japanese and Irish cultural traditions, integrating indigenous healing and academic psychology, he shines light on “Heartfulness,” a way of connecting through vulnerability and storytelling in the community that can be applied to make our daily lives rich in each moment.

Surviving a devastating fire and becoming homeless ignited Stephen Murphy-Shigematsu on a journey of personal transformation and lifework in guiding others to live with meaning and purpose in the face of loss and death by embracing three vital connections. Balancing Japanese and Irish cultural traditions, integrating indigenous healing and academic psychology, he shines light on “Heartfulness,” a way of connecting through vulnerability and storytelling in the community that can be applied to make our daily lives rich in each moment.

This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxTokyoSalon, an independent event.

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This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxTokyoSalon, an independent event.

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