Joy is not a destination but a collection of small, everyday moments.
In short: David Larbi explores how joy is woven into the fabric of our daily lives. By shifting our focus, we can discover fulfillment in simple experiences like stretching, eating, or connecting with others.
In this performance recorded at TEDNext 2025 on November 10, 2025, David Larbi uses poetry to illustrate the accessibility of joy. He suggests that we often overlook the abundance of positive experiences surrounding us.
Larbi highlights that joy is found in mundane activities, such as savoring a delicious bite of food, engaging in conversation with someone new, or the physical relief of a good stretch. The core message is that joy is omnipresent, waiting to be recognized by those who know how to look for it.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: Joy Will Find You — If You Let It | David Larbi | TED
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