My father, locked in his body but soaring free

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October 17, 2014 Today’s TED Talk Kitra Cahana: My father, locked in his body but soaring free 12:38 minutes · TEDMED 2014 In 2011 Ronnie Cahana suffered a severe stroke that left him with locked-in syndrome: completely paralyzed except for his eyes. While this might shatter a normal person's mental state, Cahana found peace in "dimming down the external chatter," and "fell in love with life and body anew." In a somber, emotional talk, his daughter Kitra shares how she documented her father's spiritual experience, as he helped guide others even in a state of seeming helplessness. Watch now » Playlist of the Day Are you there, God? For as many people as there are on Earth, there are as many answers to the question: Are you there, God? These talks offer personal perspectives on faith from all ends of the spectrum, from ardent Atheists to devout believers. Watch » 10 talks · Total run time 3:14:26 Become a Fan on Facebook Follow us @TEDTalks Read more at ideas.ted.com  Get the TED app for iPhone, iPad and Android

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