How I feel better when I'm sad and overwhelmed || a bit of a melancholy vlog(mas day 11)
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- Hello friends,
I've had a tough week/weekend. I have no traumatic, obvious reason to be upset...other than just that we're in a pandemic and it's the holiday season and I can't see any of my family or friends and this year just has me feeling so emotionally drained, overworked, and exhausted. We're all going through it ❤️
Wherever you are, whatever you're doing, I hope that today is good. Thank you for spending these 20 minutes with me-- you all have seriously been the light that's gotten me through this year... I cannot thank you enough.
BIG hugs,
Mo
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Morgan, you seriously give such an incredible amount of light with your videos, and I love how you normalise not feeling chirpy and happy all the time, too. So grateful to have found your work! 💛
Thank you so so much, Rae 💛
This is so how I'm feeling today, it's so important to have space for all of our emotional states not just the up and socially acceptable ones! Thank you for expressing that beautifully with your art.
So very well said! Thank you for being here, friend 💛
In the wise words of my momma: it's okay to not be okay. That alone, is comforting
Absolutely
Yes, It’s O.K. to be sad during the holidays. We need to understand that no one is having the ‘perfect’ holiday season. Forced happiness makes us feel more sad, upset and lonely because we are faking our feelings. People compare their emotions to what they assume others are experiencing or what they're supposed to feel. Acknowledge YOUR feelings.
If someone close to you has recently died or you can't be with loved ones for other reasons, realize that it's normal to feel sadness and grief.
If you feel lonely or isolated, reach out! Seek out community, they can offer support and companionship. It also may help to talk to a friend or family member about your concerns.
Please remember, your mental health is the MOST IMPORTANT thing in your life! So, take a deep breath my friend and just relax 🍵🍃😌 Find your own way of celebrating Christmas this year 🎄✨ Sending you all much love ❤️
So well, and lovingly, put! Morgan's videos bless my lonely days. Your message really helped too, even though I'm still sad that I can't be with family as they are choosing to have their gathering... As if they can defy a deadly virus this way (!). It's a mixed bag of feelings. I'm at once sad, resentful, angry at the situation, and perplexed why they won't listen, and then afraid they'll attack me for it and misunderstand... It's horrifying for us sensitive types. Thankfully, there's you, Morgan, and so many others that can relate. I promise to reread your lines a few times today and put Morgan's videos on a loop. It's that kind of day. Peace and love right back at ya ☮ ❤
Yes, so beautifully said-- like a big, warm hug. Thank you so much Vanja, oh wonderful you ❤️
It is an uncomfortable situation to be in. I hope your family can be more understanding. Your actions are out of concern for them and other people which is so kind and thoughtful, so please don't feel sad or afraid or any form of guilt about it.
@@climateteacherjohnj7763 Dear Mr. John, I am sure your family loves you but just as you said - It's a mixed bag of feelings. Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations such as an infectious disease outbreak. It is normal to experience a wide range of emotions. We are all emotionally drained and exhausted. Some people choose to stay home, but some refuse to follow safety measures. We can not change people's minds. You did your best, now let life do the rest. There will be another holiday season next year and birthdays to celebrate, hopefully with our families and loved ones. All we can do now is to wait, try to stay healthy, and sane because this too shall pass. Please don't feel guilty about anything. Try to relax and do something nice JUST for yourself. I am sending you much love ❤️ and I wish you Merry Christmas. Remember: No pressure, no tension, just stay in the moment, observe your thoughts, then let them go. If you struggle with this, the floating clouds metaphor ☁️☁️☁️ describes this best:
Imagine your thoughts, feelings or bodily sensations as clouds floating through the sky. Sometimes they’re dark and angry, sometimes they’re light and calm. But you are not the clouds. You are the blue sky who observes the clouds, without engaging. You simply observe them until they pass, and they will pass. Everything passes, good and bad. Be the blue sky. Be the observer. Everything will be OK 😊
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Sending a lot of love your way Morgan, christmas is possibly the most difficult time to be away from loved ones ❤️. But I hope you Landon and Roo have a fabulous Christmas 🌲☃️.
P.S Thank you for your uploads this year, it truly has made my year much better 💛
Thank you so much for this and your message, friend 💛
I always find myself smiling after watching one of your videos, I just love the cosiness and I love seeing Roo too ❤️. It actually made me chuckle watching this cos I watched it having a small break from my own studies, then to see you water your plants after I’d done mine earlier...it was perfect. Your videos always seem to remind me to be grateful for what I do have that’s good in my life right now, even though my Christmas plans have been altered a lot thanks to the new lockdown we’re in here in Wales. So thanks for that Mo ❤️❤️
Thank you, Jo ❤️❤️ ❤️
I honestly love your videos. They are, you are, giving me peace and positiveness and I am so glad that I found you. I hope you get more views as you deserve, so you can touch more people's hearts. I also love how you edit, organize the video, and your music choices; they are absolutely stunning. I just wanted to put my thoughts here so maybe you will see them and smile. Know that you are doing an amazing job, and I can feel the pureness of your soul through your videos even though I don't know you. I will never get bored of watching your videos and I will always be so excited to wait for the new ones.
With love,
Begum.
thank you morgan. i havent seen my family in three years, i had saved up enough to finally visit them in the summer of 2020 but obviously that just didnt work out. ive been having a lot of feelings lately but tried to just hold it all together. your video was such a nice release. i know im over sharing but really- thank you for all you put into these videos.
That is so so so hard, Maria. It is a situation that only the strongest of people can get through-- you are so strong and soon things will be less lonely
This vlog came at exactly the right time for me. Last week was another reminder of how isolated I feel. I work from home and my partner is a teacher, so I start to feel lonely around 2 p.m. every weekday, anxiously awaiting his arrival because he’s the only human being I get to see in person. My little brother graduated from college on Saturday and we didn’t really get to celebrate. I was just feeling down.
But this week is looking up. I’m still excited about Christmas, even if I have to celebrate from afar with my family. It’s going to be in the 50s some days, so I get to see my mom outside at a park, socially distanced. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and you get to take some time off from work for rest and relaxation.
It's such a strange, sad time. I can relate so much to getting excited to see your partner when they get off of work because they're the only other human you get to interact with. It's lonely!
I hop you get to enjoy the time with your mom and that you have a happy Christmas regardless of the distance
Thank you for addressing this issue Morgan. I've also been feeling very down and upset that I can't spend time with my friends over the holidays. But I'm thankful that I live with my family and that I will get to spend Christmas with them this year. I can't imagine how others who live alone and don't have any loved ones around must be feeling during this time. I find journaling, reading, and doing my daily self-care rituals help relieve any stress I may be feeling during the day. It's a very difficult time of year but we will all get through this together! I look forward to your next video! All my love, Katarina
I love The Four Agreements!!
Its okay to not be okay is my mantra
The begging of this video was so relaxing wow
Thank you for sharing, even when it’s hard, you show all of us it’s okay to embrace everything as it comes. Merry Christmas 🎁🎄!
Thanks for sharing this day, Morgan, even your sad days come across as peaceful thanks to your gentle spirit and beautiful editing.
I'm so sorry that you have to miss out on being near your family this season but I'm proud of you for making the hard decision to stay in Portland. I know that you'll be able to find and create joy wherever you are but its still ok to grieve what we're giving up. Your plants look so well cared for and cute! I love their names. I hope to one day be able to take care of multiple plants at a time haha. And those morning cuddles with roo looked so sweet!
I love how you love plants and animals! Thank you for admiring my house plant family and always being quick to compliment Monsieur RoO 🐾
Sometimes I feel so insecure and it’s such a bad and draining feeling
Learning helps me too when I‘m sad, it‘s like diving into another world and doing something special for me. And Yoga as well...it‘s like learning for my mind and Yoga for my body. And walks in the nature make my heart sing :-) I send you lots of love and positive energy, we will go together through this hard times 💜 Greetings from Anna from Austria
Thank you so so much, Anna from Austria 💜
Aww I totally understand the feelings ATM of feeling down at a time that's meant to be happy as I've been shielding from the Virus so not bring able to see family and friends which is horrible and had a lot of losses recently😌and in Wales in the UK the restrictions are even tougher right now 😰but thanks for this video it was beautifully edited again I don't know how you do it ! Loved the Roo clip at the beginning 🥰Don't worry though I love the sweater look 🤣And this is so weird, I was just thinking about how a year ago you complimented my name and it was exactly a year ago today 😅and I was thinking you'd be a good mum but not my place to comment that I thought ❤️and then you mentioned it 🤣🌱Hope you're okay ❤️❤️
I remember complimenting your name! And I can't believe it's been a year since then. You have the name of a protagonist in a cozy-bookstore-adventure-story ✨
Thank you, Ellie, for sticking with me through the year and sharing your light through your wonderful comments ❤️❤️
Awww, yay! 👏👏👏 I haven't seen your plants in a while. I'm glad to see they're thriving. 🌿
Thank you!! I've had them all since I've moved to Portland and am now very much attached to each of them 🌿
I finally have some time to spend on RUclips and catch up on your vlogs!
it’s like you know exactly what to talk about in your videos to bring me comfort 💌 thank you, morgan! i was just journaling about how in 2021 i want to prioritize making space for processing my emotions and feeling them fully
That's a really wonderful, wise thing to focus on. I hope to do the same! ❤️
Hi Morgan…. Could you let me know the song when you are drawing your cup? It’s so relaxing! I can’t tell you how much you inspire my day! You just make me feel happy. Thank you for your time. I now own a beautiful desk because of you inspiring me. 🍄💕🌿🫐
Morgan. You have brought me so much peace of mind. All I can say is thank you. Sending love to you, Landon and Monsieur Roo now and always. 💕💕💕💕I look forward to every upload and it is such an integral part of my day. Thank you again. Lots of love from England. 🎄
It's not just the UK. We in California are also under stay-at-home orders again. I envy your chilly weather, by the way. It's so hot and blindingly sunny down here in Southern California that it doesn't feel AT ALL like Christmas, which adds to the funk. In fact, it still seems like we're in one long COVID summer, as though nothing's changing and the year is just dragging on. Talk about depressing! :( Your vlogs lift my spirits some, at least.
Morgan, I completely understand how you're feeling! I get in these weird funks mostly at night even if I've had a good day, especially with COVID it just makes everything seem harder. My friends have been very cautious lately with COVID so I haven't seen them as much as I'd like. I have some family down in Newport, RI where as I live in MA. But obviously because of COVID some of them won't be able to come over for Christmas this year so it'll definitely be a bit different. I'm hoping for a cozy Christmas this year with just a small gathering, and I am crossing my fingers that this will be a good end to the year considering all the craziness. I'm sending you hugs, and I hope you and Landon have a great Christmas!!
Morgan, your authenticity always inspires me and makes me feel at home. It's been a tough one, just finding out that my grandma might have cancer and me being here in the US not able to go back for years due to COVID and her on the other side of the world in Malaysia. Thank you for being my friend through RUclips 😊❤️
great message as always, but the way you did this one is amazing... The pace, lighting, freer composition... Feels like new level!
Sending you all the love and hugs my love
Thank you so much, friend! I have really really enjoyed your comments and am so glad you found your way here
@@MorganLong aw thank you lovely
Morgan, I always look forward to your videos because they impact me in some way. Whether it be inspiration to journal my day, be more positive, smile more, find joy in the little things, or validity of my emotions, and so many more! Your videos give me a sense of relaxation and I wanted to thank you for that. Especially in this difficult and crazy world we live in right now. Hope you have a great holiday. 💕🎄
Your videos have been such an anchor for me this year. And what a year it’s been! I’m feeling pretty blue about the holidays this year, too. It’s okay to be sad and it’s okay (and good and right) if this isn’t the “best Christmas ever.” I usually love this time of year so, so much but it’s been hard to soak up the Christmas joy!
You are not alone in feeling this. This year and everything that came with it has me feeling emotionally exhausted as well. But thankfully we can find joy, despite our circumstances. Praying that you find peace and hope this week!
I love that you name your plants! I cannot have houseplants as I have 2 cats that destory them. However, my husband and I have planted 5 fruit trees in our yard and I have named them all after Jane Austen characters. I have Miss Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, Emma Woodhouse (she's the flashy girl that likes all the attention ha ha), and most recently planted are Miss Jane and Miss Elizabeth Bennet. =) I also have an old ash tree in the yard that is very tempermental because she's the last to grow spring leaves and the first to get rid of them in late summer and her name is Lady Catherine De Bourgh. lol =)
Tanks for your vidéo
I'm french and i would like To answer if you could actived thé subtitle in french
Because my english level is sad
Thank you very mush
I can’t believe that there are only a few of these left, I have enjoyed getting to watch an amazing Morgan video every other day and I will miss that. But, I’m sure that you have amazing content planned
Thank you for watching, friend!
hehe it indeed looks like a scary alien. But the whole Advent Kalendar looks beautyful 🥰
I’ve been having a similar week, but I didn’t have the motivation to pick up my Vlog camera. Thanks for helping me feel like I’m not alone 💛💛💛
You are so so so not alone, friend 💛
Needed this today. I always get a little blue right before the holidays, I think it's mostly due to decision fatigue. Thanks for being you 💕
It's always refreshing to see someone so honest with their feelings. It's funny, when you held up the bell my first thought was that it looked kind of scary, so yes, I definitely see it lol. I do hope we all continue to see the silver linings in the little things, even as we admit that it's okay to not be okay.
Sending lots of love and positive thoughts your way Mo! Thank you for making 2020 so much better this year
Thanks, Morgan!
Morgan hi where is your watering can from I need one .please and thank you
Tilly is really cute little plant and Roo as always is the star of the video! 🐕
I can so relate to you 😔
The music in this video made all of my emotions come out and it felt so good.✨
Mine too 💛
Hey ! I love how Roo sleeps with a paw standing vertically, so fun!
For the decoration, I only saw a kind of monster too with a big mouth full of teeth!
Take care!
not to be dramatic but I would die for ur dog 😤
- honeypot films
oohhh nooooo alien face was the first thing I saw too!!!! xoxo
I love watching your videos❤️
Only videos on youtube I like on normal speed rather than going 1.5x or 1.75x
Much love😁❤️
This is a unique compliment! Thank you Shriharsh (especially for watching my videos normal speed)
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I love you dog, so comfy on your bed with you. xxx
Yes I can see the Alien! How scary! It reminds me of the space invader octopus alien.
Hahaha exactly!!
Hello Friend . . yes definitely have felt overwhelmed but I tell myself no not doing that so I always draw away from that by listening to Christmas music real loud lol or watching my favorite Christmas movies and/or go back to watch old favorite Utube videos . . nevertheless watching your videos has certainly brightened our days when our days can seem a little dark
and for that "we" are all blessed to have found your beautiful channel for inspiration and knowing "we" will be ok and get through this . . always look forward to tomorrow as a new day and light being shined on us thank you again for being that beautiful bright warm light . . wishing you Landon and Roo a beautiful blessed Christmas together take care and stay safe hugs my friend ❤🙋♀️🎄🎅🎁🤶⛄
This comment is so incredibly healing-- thank you always for your kind, thoughtful messages Ida ❤️ They help so much!
What do you mean...you're Roo's mom!
love you & your videos so much!
Thank you, friend ❤️
Aaah I love your plant names their so cute!!😆❤️
That sign on your bottom shelf says "Merry & bright" but at first sight I read "Messy & bright" and that's totally what christmas looks like every year! The stressful time always messes up the mood and sometimes our relationships too, causes conflicts and tears. Hence I absolutely understand your melancholia as I felt just as sad and overwhelmed last week! Honestly, Morgan, I so very much enjoy your videos! They make me laugh and sometimes cry and ALWAYS bring me joy! I hope you have an amazing day, oh wondrous you
Thank you so so so very much for this comment, Magdalena. I love that my videos make you FEEL-- it is an incredible compliment, especially during these messy and bright times
Just love all your relaxing video
Thank you for this beautiful, inspiring video! 💜 You summed up pretty much exactly how I feel about this holiday season! 🎄 And when I first saw that bell ornament I thought it was a monster 😂😅 What a beautiful heirloom tradition ☺️
I absolutely adore your videos! Thank you for emphasizing your calm, cozy, artsy aesthetic/lifestyle in your videos ❤️
Dear Morgan, Thank you so much for these vlogamas vlogs! It has seriously brightened my spirits to look forward to these every other day. You have spoiled us this month! ❤ I am going to miss this! 🎄✨💖🌟 I wish you a Merry Christmas! I know this isolation is so hard. Hugs to you Morgan!
Your videos always make me feel so cozy ☺️ They make me feel happy and cozy and often make me laugh! Thank you!
Random question: What does Landon do for a living?
I’m finding myself more excited for new year than Christmas, I just want a fresh start! Sending hugs Morgan ✨💛
It's the way each video you post I end it feeling full of life. Mo, you're extraordinary. I hope that we can get cover figured out soon. I am very much like you and love socializing... this has been hard, but I know it's needed
Definitely struggling this week as it’s my first holiday to spend all by myself 😔 this video was comforting to experience and a good reminder to make sure I’m doing things for myself this week ☺️
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Dear beautiful Morgan, thank you. This is what I needed today. I love you dearly!
The feeling in the UK is very dark at the moment. Appreciate you mentioning us. I feel so lucky to have my partner and dog. I have spent Christmas abroad before, but being so close to my family but being able to see them is hard.
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Your videos, your words, and your art are truly such a comfort to me! Thank you for all you do, Morgan. I needed a little light today.❤❤
I’m saving this video for a bit later on in the week. My boyfriend broke up with me a couple of days ago 😞 we think he might be dealing with burnout. This video I’m sure will provide me with comfort. Thank you as always 💛😽🌞
You are an amazing person who deserves only the best, Amber. There's a better guy out there 💛
@@MorganLong 🌸💛 thank you for responding Morgan, you’re so sweet.
Hey Morgan, your videos are so calming. I wanted to know how you name your plants:)
Absolutely adore the fact you let Roo up on a white couch!
He truly is family!
He knew you were talking about him..awesome.
yea this year 😅 yesterday i missed my rescheduled flight to Germany and now I cant leave the UK...this helps calm me down 💙
I feel like I made a new friend today. Thank you for your transparency. Merry Christmas!
Sending all the hugs your way! These year is being a very tough one in every single way and you are doing the best you can, we all are, and I'm proud of you and anyone that allows themselves to feel sad because it is ok to be like that sometimes :) x
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Really loved this vlog Morgan, made me want to cosy down with you. Hope you're feeling better now x
Thank you so much, friend!
Am I the only one who doesn’t see the three bells??! I’ve seen scary monster thing this whole time...
I feel the same today. Thanks for your beautiful video again. Also the beautiful music. It is raining... dark and and stressful 😞But it is 21 December. So more licht and longer days here in the Netherlands, so😇..... every thing will be okay🙏🏼❤️
It's only getting lighter from here ✨❤️
Hope you are doing better now 🤍 Thank you for creating in these difficult times 🤍
Also, may I ask, what is the name of the song that starts playing when you're journalling? 🥰
Thank you Julia 🤍 The name of this song is "Birds and Daisies" by Raccoon Raccoon
@@MorganLong thank you! 🤍
I’m in the UK (luckily not in London where the strictest lockdown currently is!) and am in a relationship with someone in the US. We’ve been together for 3 years but the distance never gets easier, and this year has felt like we’re being punished for accidentally falling in love with someone from another country. Better things to come in 2021 I’m sure of it! Thank you for your wholesome, calming vlogs, they really do make me smile (and want to move to Oregon) 😊
Oh man, a long-distance relationship during Covid must be heartbreaking. It's unfair! I hope you and your partner are soon reunited and that maybe, you'll get to move to Oregon together ❤️
I cried a little bit watching this today. Hugs, Morgan. I'm a melancholy type so this time of year can have it's challenges even without covid. I don't really know what/why it is because I love our seasons, love hearing the rain, I even love gray days because I enjoy creating a cozy atmosphere. So maybe it's the expectations around the holiday? I don't really know and I've sort of given up trying to figure it out because it just "is." It does, however, make one be more aware of what makes us happy, and to help us find ways to connect with our environment and especially those we love. Letter writing has made a bit of a comeback in my life! :-) Who doesn't love to receive a real letter and not a digital one! Anyway, I hope you enjoy your holiday - hugs to you!
Oh, I so so so understand about expectations. They are the reason for most of my disappointments and melancholy. How does the saying go? "Expect nothing and accept everything and you will never be disappointed?" Rubbish! I think the trick is to just be aware of our expectations and observe our emotions and then reason our way through and out of the disappointments. Easier said than done.
Anyways, hugs to you my letter-writing friend!
Hope the new year brings you so much joy and peace thank you for making such cozy videos that bring so many of us joy and peace. btw I was drinking celestial seasonings tea(which I only tried after seeing it in ur videos I'm now obsessed) while watching this and saw your mug and was pleasantly surprised.
Thank you so much, friend
I’m so thankful for this video. It’s like we’re all reading each other’s minds. My mum told me something yesterday that really gave me a perspective on this year. She quoted someone saying “we are not all in the same boat. We are all in the same storm but some of us are in yachts, some are in cruisers and some of us are just drowning.” A bit of a downer but I think something we all need to hear. This year has been stressful and difficult events accompanied by the unknown have kept anxiety high. Looking at that saying though I think we can all look back on this year and maybe find one thing we are thankful for. For me it’s been finding a sense of community. Before the pandemic I felt so lonely and this year really helped me find love in those around me (even though socialising with those outside our households haven’t really been allowed). Use this comment to share what you’re thankful for or even something that makes you smile. Just a little bit of positivity from the crazier year ever! :)
That is so beautifully said-- thank you so much for sharing your light, friend 💛
I feel the same way when I am stressed with work. I make sure that every morning when I get up, do my weight training, cardio, then finished off with yoga (good to stretch the muscles) and meditation before I start the day. I feel so much better and can tackle the rest of the day. You are blessed with having Landon and Mr.Roo for that emotional support needed. I admire you for the fact that you can overcome obstacles, and not let it get to you. In the long run, we will have better days than bad. As long as you take time for yourself, things will be a lot better. I always watch your videos to give me that inspiration when things are not going well. I feel like I know you resonantly through your videos. Morgan, you understand how I feel and vice-versa. Whenever you feel blue, think of Mr. Roo, Landon, meditation and yoga to give you that emotional support.
I have the same morning routine. I actually run 1 mile as soon as I wake up every single day. Then I do some weight training and then stretching. Normally, I've done all of this before I even begin filming and it makes me feel so wonderful. I am so blessed to have Landon and Roo and to be living my dream life. For me, the monster I need to conquer is balance. It's okay to take on a lot but I also need to have time to rest and be a better partner, friend, and family member. That will be my priority for 2021. Thank you for your positivity, friend!
Thank you for your videos they calm me so much. And just so you know I didn't see three bells straight away I saw a monster!
Hahaha this ornament could be one of those "what do you see" psychology tests!
your videos are just super comforting and the perfect escape right now. thank you 🤍
Thank you for watching, friend 🤍
We believe in you and we believe that things will get better. Take care Morgan 🥺✨
Thank you, friend ❤️
Right there with you, girl.
I'm feeling the sadness really strong this Christmas. My family live in another country and I haven't seen any of them since July last year. This is the longest I've ever been away from them and it hurts bad. I'm so thankful for facetime and social media, so I can still keep in touch with them on a daily basis 🥰
Enjoy the rest of your week and have a lovely Christmas Morgan x
That is so so so difficult, Sarah. It's unfair! I really really hope that soon you will be able to see your family again ❤️
@@MorganLong Thanks Morgan.
الله الله
Thanks! ❤️
You are free to go out, it’s a free country. Just take all the precautions you see fit. The depression and lack of exercise caused from “lockdowns” is worse than the virus is for individuals who are under 60 and generally healthy.
Thank you! These are really terrible side effects of lockdown