An award-winning author who has been in ministry since 1999, Mr. Tyler Ellis has a fresh idea about the human experience. According to Tyler, the key to an enlightened and holistic human experience is finding meaning in daily acts of good instead of focusing on doing good just to achieve something external or superficial. Therefore, we must have realistic expectations for ourselves and others when it comes to kindness, empathy, and bringing out the best in people.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx