More than funny | Michael Jr. | TEDxUniversityofNevada

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• MI

  @michaeljr1446 · 9 years ago

  Thanks for the love all.

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• SO

  @sottygodffrey4726 · 4 years ago (edited)

  Michael Jr. your message was spot on!! I opened a Clinic (2017 in a rural town in Kenya called Mbita) to practice medicine with the main aim being to earn a living and support my family. At some point, I realized some patients (mostly women) couldn't afford to pay their bills. At first it didn't bother me much,but one time a similar patient came (severely ill), I attended to her and stabilized her. After the service, she couldn't afford to pay a penny. I got a bit disturbed,but before letting her go, I asked her why she couldn't pay even some part of the fee..her answer was "my son, my kids and I haven't had food for days now because I have been sick,today I just had to come for treatment although I didn't have any money. If I don't get well, my kids won't have anyone to take care of them. So just help me and I'll come and clear the bill later". Her answer hit me hardest.. It reminded me how much my widowed mother suffered with me and my six other siblings and how we could go without food for days, affording aspirin was unimaginable. I treated the woman and let her go, my conscience couldn't let her pay. A month later, I had set up a program that provide free healthcare to vulnerable/needy widows and orphans, and it runs till today,and has over 50 women and kids.  I always thought I couldn't do it,but it's almost 5 years now. Every time I go to sleep, I always pray that I finally have the Clinic grow to a bigger hospital and have most of the manual jobs and clerical works done by the widows as a way of empowering them economically. I always pray to meet like minded people who could help support this course.

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• AL

  @alimbo9436 · 4 years ago

  I'm convinced comedians are spiritually-wise, forward thinking storytellers and we should cherish them. They don't just tell jokes, they tell much more

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• AN

  @AngeloDekavallas · 5 years ago

  &quot;get up dude!&quot;<br><br>that was perfect...

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• MI

  @miffycord · 6 years ago

  I expected a TED talk from a comedian, and what I witnessed instead was mind-blowing, heartfelt and inspiring wisdom. Thank you so much for this!

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• EA

  @easytriops5951 · 3 years ago

  &quot;The further you&apos;ve been set back, the further you&apos;re going to reach, but what are you going to aim for?&quot; hit me deep in the soul. He is one of the few comedians I didn&apos;t even know previously but managed to leave a lasting emotional impact on me, in a positive sense. Or at least he gave us all the opportunity for us to receive a positive emotional impact. ;)

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• WH

  @whenraindropsfall · 7 years ago

  I came for a laugh. I left with a changed heart. God bless you Michael Jr

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• AB

  @Abc-kf4qx · 8 years ago

  “...Your gift will make room for you...”, wonderful quote

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• LE

  @lesliepowell604 · 5 years ago

  Not very often that a comedian speaks to my soul, not just bringing laughter, but joy and inspiration. &nbsp;Thank you.

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• JO

  @John3v8 · 9 years ago

  Michael Jr. because of your message, I&apos;ve changed the goal of my music from &apos;how can I get the audience to love me?&apos; to &apos;how can I give people an opportunity to sing / make or bring music into their lives.&apos; And every time I drift back to the ego-centred approach, I am not happy with my performance. It feels so shallow. So thank you for the gift of your powerful wisdom! God Bless!

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• KA

  @katiekat4457 · 6 years ago (edited)

  This is the 1st time I have ever seen this man. I like him a lot. Not so much because he’s funny (although he is) but i like him because he seems like a genuinely good person.

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• TA

  @tangomantactical · 3 years ago

  Wow my mind has just been blown. I&apos;ve been a Christian for 28yrs. I&apos;ve been a part time minister for 25yrs on and off. I&apos;ve been &quot;near sighted&quot; for 80% of that time as a Christian and minister even a husband and dad. I&apos;ve never preached anything against the bible. I&apos;ve never taken credit for any accolades of the ministry. I never had used the mindset of &quot;What can I give today&quot; vs &quot;What can I add to today&quot;. &nbsp;Thank you Michael Jr.

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