When life feels like it's falling apart

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  • @vanneistat
    @vanneistat  2 года назад +45

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    • @twentyonearcticfoxs8533
      @twentyonearcticfoxs8533 2 года назад +1

      😳

    • @DiscountForkliftDenver
      @DiscountForkliftDenver 2 года назад +1

      Bought hoodie last week. LOVE IT. ALSO - I love what you do. We all find a way, because we must. Good luck and take care.

    • @peterobrien7465
      @peterobrien7465 2 года назад +2

      I am there too brother. Shoulders back chin up.

    • @bunkknee
      @bunkknee 2 года назад +1

      Got my hoodie and boy have I had numerous people express joy and wonderment about Die Trying! I lead them to you...To the Moon!

    • @desultorilypanacea
      @desultorilypanacea 2 года назад

      "The fourth mantra is the most difficult. It is practiced when you yourself are suffering and you believe the other person is the one who has caused your suffering. "I am suffering please help." Many people cannot say this because of the pride in their heart. In true love, there is no place for pride."

  • @will123100s
    @will123100s 2 года назад +676

    One thing this channel has taught me is that no one is better at fixing things that are falling apart than this spirited man. Peace and love brother

  • @TheTechManE
    @TheTechManE 2 года назад +162

    "It's okay to look at the past, but don't stare. Let go, but don't close the door." ~ Van Neistat
    Amen! I need this. What a great quote from a spirited man.

    • @Mcm4
      @Mcm4 Год назад +3

      This saying is actually one of the pillars of AA.

    • @Clevelandsteamer324
      @Clevelandsteamer324 2 месяца назад

      Looking back is a bad habit- John Wayne

    • @Clevelandsteamer324
      @Clevelandsteamer324 2 месяца назад

      @@Mcm4there are no justifiable resentments

  • @stirfryjedi
    @stirfryjedi 2 года назад +453

    This video gives me serious "going through a divorce" vibes. Still, I was able to find it very comforting and relatable. Thank you Van & hoping peace & wellness for you & yours.

    • @MISJPEREZ
      @MISJPEREZ 2 года назад

      You would know

    • @xtreamchance
      @xtreamchance 2 года назад +79

      In an episode of the Neistat bros, Van recorded just before he and his first wife ended their marriage. In it he says to the camera words along the line of "this is sick!" meaning filming that event. He leaves the camera out in the hallway and goes inside...and eventually becomes single again. This might be a similar vibe. Not to throw shade but the Neistats Bros we have come to admire are open with the rocky nature of relationships. Their parents, themselves. We take heart in their wild and fierce natures to produce some of the best content. Whether it's flying around the world, flying in ultimate luxury, using what appears to be wizardry in holding disparate parts of sprockets and cogs together, or journeying inward to examine the limitless nature of the soul, the Neistats not only work hard, but seem to live hard. For their truth, they are amazing storytellers. I hope they still revel in their capacity to love.

    • @thepeddle
      @thepeddle 2 года назад +19

      100 percent...he thanks everything important to him in life....but doesn't mention his wife who he stated saved his life???? Marriage done........

    • @Spillly
      @Spillly 2 года назад +20

      Yup. Divorce vibes my side too. Kid. Small room. Motorcycle. Be strong brothers. You will have many best days yet.

    • @CrzyMFT
      @CrzyMFT 2 года назад +11

      For some reason I thought I they never married, but do I remember her being referred to as his "common law wife?"

  • @Pedro-fr8tz
    @Pedro-fr8tz 2 года назад +95

    Someone said “one day your life story will become someone else survival guide”.
    You have no idea how inspiring you are to me. We’ll find that key. Thanks Van

  • @felixlittschwager8219
    @felixlittschwager8219 2 года назад +93

    Hang in there Van, there are 422,000 people rooting for you. much love!

  • @dougmckinney3554
    @dougmckinney3554 2 года назад +454

    Not sure what you're going through, but we are all here with you Van. I'm going through crap too (as most of us are). It's very brave of you to share. Sending good vibes and prayers your way. I teared up as you were at the end of the video. You will get through this. I now have a mission to remember my last good day thanks to this video. Don't let go of the good days so you can make it through the bad ones.

    • @cherishireland9194
      @cherishireland9194 2 года назад +8

      I need a kidney but can't find a donor, can't find a job, never got to have a child due to the diabetes that's taking my eyes and kidney. The sun came up though and I have a lovely spouse, and a new home in learning how to fix. I hope you can still find the beauty while in the thick of it. Much love

    • @determineddad7935
      @determineddad7935 2 года назад

      @@helpfulcommenter Sounds like your "entitled to decide what Van is going through" per your previous replies on several comments

    • @gramacarrie850
      @gramacarrie850 2 года назад +3

      Idk you or what's up, but the key is that wonderful Child and making more best ever days together!
      Enjoy Halloween, the best way you can!

  • @WLYandell1
    @WLYandell1 2 года назад +126

    hope you're ok. remember, we all go through it, you're not alone in this. Stay strong brother.

  • @chrisclark5135
    @chrisclark5135 2 года назад +223

    Hang in there Van. Some of us refresh RUclips all day long hoping to see your vids pop up in our subscriber feed. There's no other channel I do that for. Hope you're well!

    • @ostapvoy6133
      @ostapvoy6133 2 года назад +2

      This exactly. You’re an inspiration to so many. Good luck with whatever you’re going through

    • @FreeTimeFeats
      @FreeTimeFeats 2 года назад +2

      Not be be rude but you know there's a button to get alerts when folks post, right?

    • @ostapvoy6133
      @ostapvoy6133 2 года назад

      @@FreeTimeFeats you just press the bell next to subscribe to get the notifications

    • @FreeTimeFeats
      @FreeTimeFeats 2 года назад

      @@ostapvoy6133 yes, so why refresh your feed all day if you just explained you know how to get alerts?

  • @peterjones5303
    @peterjones5303 2 года назад +13

    "It's ok to look at the past- just don't stare." I will never forget this quote- thank you! You are good medicine for so many!

  • @scottishfanta
    @scottishfanta 2 года назад +23

    "It's ok to look at the past, but don't stare" I've been staring, but recently not so much, recently for once I've been looking to the future, recently the one thing that has been giving me motivation has been my ambition, I just hope it works out. Thanks Van.

  • @Big_Con
    @Big_Con 2 года назад +69

    had a day just like this earlier this week. Stay strong. You aren't alone Van.

  • @miedan21
    @miedan21 2 года назад +27

    A trap is only a trap when you surrender all your creativity, patience and insight. Only carry what you can hold and come back for another load once you're able to set this down.

  • @allanlazar9094
    @allanlazar9094 2 года назад +8

    “Things falling apart is a kind of testing and also a kind of healing. We think that the point is to pass the test or to overcome the problem, but the truth is that things don’t really get solved. They come together and they fall apart. Then they come together again and fall apart again. It’s just like that. The healing comes from letting there be room for all of this to happen: room for grief, for relief, for misery, for joy.”
    ― Pema Chödrön, When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times

  • @bite027_ketansharma6
    @bite027_ketansharma6 2 года назад +5

    "This too shall pass." Keeps you grounded during the good times and gives you hope during not so good times.

  • @brandonrizzuto4130
    @brandonrizzuto4130 2 года назад +27

    A true artist allows you to feel, exactly what they once felt. Thank you Van. We are here for you.

  • @laserdummy
    @laserdummy 2 года назад +37

    Stay strong Van, what ever you are going through, you will find relief

  • @danielbalintkemeny9419
    @danielbalintkemeny9419 2 года назад +21

    Thank you so much Van for making differential equations manageable

  • @CS-et7oj
    @CS-et7oj 2 года назад +5

    “Even his griefs are a joy long after to one that remembers all that he wrought and endured.”
    Homer (The Odyssey)

  • @iaindunbar2331
    @iaindunbar2331 2 года назад +11

    You will probably never even see this in amongst so many good wishes but you’re a wonderful human being. I wish you all the best

  • @RyanLawless
    @RyanLawless 2 года назад +10

    Strangers on the internet telling you that this too shall pass probably doesn't help in this moment, but you're experienced enough and wise enough to know that time tends to be the only thing that heals. I'm sorry for whatever you're going through, Van. Thank you for sharing your vulnerability with us.

  • @oopz1
    @oopz1 2 года назад +16

    I just stumbled across this video just moments after one of those moments ! Stay strong brother..you aren’t alone!

  • @GamingScotsman
    @GamingScotsman 2 года назад +11

    THIS is art ! This is a man going through so much personal heartache, yet can still manage to create something from it ! He can create something beautiful to bring everyone else up even when he is down. Your entire audience is here with you van, find your brothers, create another best day !

  • @howoldareyouhey8706
    @howoldareyouhey8706 2 года назад +6

    Van, my heart goes out to you man. Just lost my mother last month, father in hospice this week. Keep your head up and stay true to yourself.

  • @martinbinney
    @martinbinney 2 года назад +2

    If You're Going Through Hell, Keep Going - Winston Churchill. One of my favourite quotes, stay strong Van.

  • @lucusdato
    @lucusdato 2 года назад +8

    I think a lot of us are feeling lost right now, but life goes on and chances are everything will work out just fine. It’s hard to have faith but it will all make sense eventually. Weird enough seeing you this way has made my suffering feel less isolated. So thank you for that.

  • @LeafLady89
    @LeafLady89 2 года назад +9

    I hope you know… you’ve helped a lot of us with your videos and provide a lot of sunshine on stormy days. Thank you for sharing the good & the bad but remember we love you Van. You’ve created a lovely community that wants to support you as well as each other ❤️ positive vibes & nothing but love to you and yours. Stay the course ✊

  • @canadude6401
    @canadude6401 2 года назад +3

    Love you Van. Keep reciting what you are grateful for over and over again. I don't know what you are going through, but gratitude is all the works for me, and I hope it works for you as well.
    Please remember that you have built up a brotherhood of 422,000 who love what you do. Take a break from it if you need it, we'll still be here.
    Also, recite what you have already spoken about.....
    "It's ok to look at the past...but don't stare
    let go, but don't close the door"

  • @milesjbuergin
    @milesjbuergin 2 года назад +6

    Thank for capturing the feeling of isolation. We're here for you if you need it.

  • @SadiqAwosanmi
    @SadiqAwosanmi 2 года назад +14

    This spoke to me on so many levels. Hope you find peace eventually in whatever your are going through ✌🏽

  • @gustywinds293
    @gustywinds293 2 года назад +2

    Gusty Winds
    0 seconds ago
    I’ve watched this 10 times. My life is very heavy at the moment too. I love and appreciate this community. Everyone, do something good for yourself. Love from Chicago

  • @bryancohn9406
    @bryancohn9406 2 года назад +1

    Every day is a best day. I have multiple lifelong health issues that have given me the gift of living as if there is no tomorrow. Making it to 25 was an OMG moment. 40 was a “holy moly I made it to 40!” 50 blew my mind as cancer decided to enter the chat and I beat it. I’m now 56, too stupid to slow down or quit and living as I always have, like every day is a gift, tomorrow is not promised. I live by two mantras: Never Surrender and my favorite, borrowed from the late racing driver Jeff Krosnoff, Stay Hungry. Chin up, eyed forward, tomorrow will be better because you’ll make it better just by existing in it.

  • @JimsEquipmentShed
    @JimsEquipmentShed 2 года назад +1

    I listen to Lemmy, Ace of spades brings me out of it. “You win some, you lose some….”
    If I move too slow, I stop.

  • @NewNormac
    @NewNormac 2 года назад +2

    Thank you for the tears, thank you for the re memories,
    Thank you for your open and encouraging vulnerability,
    Thank you for Being You
    Thank you
    ~Smile oN

  • @HabanosChris
    @HabanosChris 2 года назад +1

    Nothing stays gold forever

  • @davedays
    @davedays 2 года назад +53

    much love to you Van

  • @tlofthouse
    @tlofthouse 2 года назад +6

    Van, my BRU! I'm sending you all the love and support i can muster. What ever it is, you got this. I Love you, dude x

  • @thaihungtran7729
    @thaihungtran7729 2 года назад +11

    This is so relatable. I'm currently going through a tough time at uni. I maintained a perfect grade throughout high school and college and now currently failing a class. I feel hopeless and have a lot of doubt but after watching this video I feel a bit better. Everyone is waging their own battle and fighting their own demon. Keep going Van! Whatever it is, it not gonna suck forever.

    • @airmattj
      @airmattj 2 года назад +2

      Hey man. I have been there before and my advice to you is just to give it your best shot. Focus extra hard on the class you are failing and try to get a deep understanding of the material and spending extra time studying the material And don't get too down on yourself - just give it your best shot.

    • @majorowe
      @majorowe 2 года назад +1

      yeah this is trivial compared to Van's problems. not even worth worrying about. just do your best and sail on by.

    • @nigelcoppes
      @nigelcoppes 2 года назад

      Literally going through the exact same thing right now. Terrible semester.

  • @lwilliams946
    @lwilliams946 2 года назад +1

    Appreciate the valleys while your there. Look around, feel what's there... then slowly climb out.. so you can be there to guide your son through and out of his valley. Thanks for sharing your valley!

  • @withfilm
    @withfilm 2 года назад +1

    I'm going through a divorce and this one really hit home. Hang in there Van... and I really hope you're not going through the same thing.

    • @romanramon4147
      @romanramon4147 2 года назад +1

      Stay strong jc

    • @canadude6401
      @canadude6401 2 года назад +1

      sorry to hear that brother. As someone who has been through it, please remember whatever you "lose" in the settlement, don't lose who you are! Don't let the divorce define you.
      Move on with your head up, regardless of the new circumstances.

  • @deadcenterfilms
    @deadcenterfilms 2 года назад +2

    wishing you all the best Van...This Too shall Pass

  • @spaert
    @spaert 2 года назад +1

    The really difficult truth about pain is that the most effective way to deal with it is to simply face it and feel it. That's also the hardest thing to do. But it's the best way. Sorry for your pain, Van. We feel for you.

  • @zafferbasith6365
    @zafferbasith6365 2 года назад

    Life comes in waves. Highs and lows. Good times and bad times. Be thankful and appreciate the good days, make the best of bad days.

  • @RyanBuskirk
    @RyanBuskirk 2 года назад +7

    No matter the tone of your movies, they always bring a tear to my eye one way or another. Beautiful work. Also, if you feel the itch to by trapped by an awful Upstate NY winter, hit me up, I have plenty of room 😐

  • @cabinetwise
    @cabinetwise 2 года назад +25

    Wow this caught me off guard. Had to watch again. Keep pushing van

  • @DJCoffman
    @DJCoffman 2 года назад +6

    Like many here, I’ve shared this feeling and that room. The only way out is through! Hold fast, Van!

  • @ErikaBarkerNYC
    @ErikaBarkerNYC 2 года назад +1

    Van, because of you I picked up a copy of Shop Class as Soul Craft, built my own cabinets for my photo studio, and found spiritual meditation and therapy in the realm of fixing and building my own stuff. While the last thing I ever needed was another hoodie, I could not help myself but buy one of your's in hopes you get your studio one day. I proudly wear it in TriBeCa, across your brother's old studio, to the gym, and even at the old Chinese Hardware store around the corner (you know the one). We all go through our trials and tribulations. Lord knows I went through mine in and after the military. Better days are around the corner and through these videos, you are helping countless others experience their better days. Much love to you Van.

  • @Only.Toli.
    @Only.Toli. 2 года назад +2

    It’s gonna be okay, what ever you’re going threw I promise it’s gonna be okay

  • @mwsculls
    @mwsculls 2 года назад

    Stay strong. Tomorrow will be better. Just take life one day at a time. Onward.

  • @TheAllElectric
    @TheAllElectric 2 года назад +4

    I've always been a very nostalgic person. I often feel like Gatsby from Fitzgerald's classic novel; "born back ceaselessly into the past." I am not sure how I was supposed to take this, but those closing lines struck me with an unbelievable force. Thank you, Van.

  • @VikServinLtd
    @VikServinLtd 2 года назад +11

    Good luck my friend, that's some serious courage right there. Everything passes away eventually good and bad.

    • @VikServinLtd
      @VikServinLtd 2 года назад +1

      ​@@helpfulcommenter what do you mean? it takes a lot of courage to expose that way in such a public way. it doesn't matter what his problem is, that is private just for him to deal with.
      My advice would be for You to try doing a video yourself it might give perspective.

    • @VikServinLtd
      @VikServinLtd 2 года назад +1

      @@helpfulcommenter that is ok if that is what you think, It is just empathy ppl are not pretending to understand or judge what he is going through. they are just caring because that is a normal human emotion.
      And he is just doing something productive out the hard time he is going through that is all.
      And again he can do whatever the F*** he wants just in the same way that you are responding to this to a total random stranger.
      the only difference is that one act is in order to get better out of a bad situation and be proactive and the other one is a total waste of time an effort.
      Again my advice is try to make a video yourself and put it out there for ppl to see and judge. it definitely will give you perspective and pride.

    • @VikServinLtd
      @VikServinLtd 2 года назад +1

      @@helpfulcommenter dude you are really making me laugh right now.
      it is ok, if you don't understand it you don't let it be a mystery to you that is ok. the fact that you are talking to me sort of speaks by itself.
      If you are truly concern about it you should be talking directly to Van and not to a random stranger on the internet but it is just my opinion. Make of it as you wish again my advice would be don't waste your energy on complaining about this. I am sure you are really good at something in life and I'm sure it is not this.
      Figure it out and make something out of it that makes you proud you'll be surprised how happy will make you but I won't lie you. To make something truly remarkable it is F*** difficult and requires a lot of sacrifice and mostly you feel like shit all the time but once you cross the threshold of pain and suffering there is an instant when you get to feel happy for a brief moment & that's it, then you start again and repeat until you die.
      there you go, the secret to a good life there for you.
      Wish you the best man , I believe in you.
      Show me what you can do.

    • @VikServinLtd
      @VikServinLtd 2 года назад +1

      @@helpfulcommenter Yes and Yes 🤣😚
      I like you man.
      You are right if that is what you want to think.
      Doesn't change anything or affects me or your life in any way.
      Make of it as you wish. don't be a whiner trust me just makes you look like loser and you are not, you are better than this.
      Best of luck to you
      & again show me what you can do, talk is cheap.
      This's been fun 😉 take care 🖖🏼

  • @davidmelendez6284
    @davidmelendez6284 2 года назад +1

    Van I dont know you well but I really admire you, the way you think and the way you share the messages are so unique, special and I think that being honest to yourself is important to conquer real happines, wish you the best, you got this.

  • @benmac2010
    @benmac2010 2 года назад +1

    Keep smiling, be strong and remember everything is for the boy. Big love from everyone!

  • @TomHamRomero
    @TomHamRomero 2 года назад +1

    this cracked me up, Van - such a beautiful quote about the past :) x

  • @robshamel3210
    @robshamel3210 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for reaching out, big love and keep moving forward.

  • @michaelbridges6596
    @michaelbridges6596 2 года назад +1

    Man, just when I start feeling bad about why I can't be more like Van, his open sadness lets me know he is indeed like me...................... thank you sir, I'm hooked on this channel

  • @sadlerlac
    @sadlerlac 2 года назад +1

    Thank you Van for sharing an innately human experience. Too much of RUclips is just smiles and toxic positivity. Wishing you the absolute best. Been there. It hurts. Won't be this way forever but we'll be here.

  • @Mike-108_v_
    @Mike-108_v_ 2 года назад +1

    Van, I'm 60 years young, at about 35 years is ..."when everything falls apart"... happened for me. Somehow you've got to embrace "gratitude" (Louise Hay helped my spirit)... "any port in the storm" ... also helped.

  • @Fentventures
    @Fentventures 2 года назад

    You will find brighter days ahead Van. I was diagnosed with cancer at 30 years old. Life is like a roller coaster with ups and downs. I have been in remission for about 11 years now. Just know that you will make it through and come out the other side.

  • @emmanuel_popoteur
    @emmanuel_popoteur Год назад

    i find myself coming back to this video whenever im feeling trapped. i guess its comforting knowing someone else has felt this way. thank you van.

  • @philnixon3157
    @philnixon3157 2 года назад +1

    I feel like the message within the video eludes me on this one. There's obvious hardship but the message to the viewer, to me, I feel like I'm not seeing it clearly enough. I hope whatever is making life hard today passes in due course and I hope you're better for it on the other side.

  • @romazzeojr
    @romazzeojr 2 года назад +2

    Enjoy sad moments as they always result in actions for spirited men and then they become good moments that you have learned to value

  • @tobydalton131
    @tobydalton131 2 года назад +2

    Love you brother! You see shadow in front of you but a see the freaking brightest light you have ever seen! New best days ever are yet to come, even better then the last!

  • @bhayakawa16
    @bhayakawa16 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for being vulnerable. Every body knows this feeling only a few can talk about.
    Much love.

  • @ianmccarter6192
    @ianmccarter6192 2 года назад +1

    Van thank you for being you. I’m not a father but I am a husband. Please keep moving forward. I don’t personally know you but in a weird way I love you and who you are and what you do. Good days are still to come. I’ll keep replaying this film as long as you keep moving toward your goal. Thank you brother. I don’t feel worthy of the title spirited man but if you do you know what to do!

  • @ripplestreet
    @ripplestreet 2 года назад

    All spirited people: Unite
    Peace and love brother.

  • @MatthewBrigham-1
    @MatthewBrigham-1 2 года назад

    Things break. Some get fixed. You can only do your best.

  • @HairyMTB
    @HairyMTB 2 года назад +1

    what the hell man, are you ok!
    a trap is only a trap until you figure out how to get out of it, after this it is just a past memory.
    whatever you are going through be strong, and know that there are total strangers out there that you have touched who are rooting for you.

  • @SeekersofUnity
    @SeekersofUnity 2 года назад +1

    It’s okay. It’s okay. We’re with you ❤️

  • @arikristenko
    @arikristenko 2 года назад +5

    Sometimes I feel a similar vibe. I moved to the US from Russia 2-3 years ago and now live in Florida. I run a little video production company but my business goes very bad since I moved from LA. But what I do is learn. Learning everything about money and investing that I can find here on RUclips or through the pages of the book. That's why I started my youtube channel to improve my language and life. And youtube creators as you Van, are inspired so much. Thank you for that!

  • @heartsky
    @heartsky 2 года назад

    You've left me crying, a deep cry, but not so deep or big, my mouth is closed.
    You've a tender yet bold wizardy Van. And you're wielding it well. Thanks for sharing.
    Oh, and I'm probably joining a couple hundred thousand other people and vibing you peaceful and loving energy. What a treat!

  • @wafflebloc
    @wafflebloc 2 года назад

    Keep fighting. So many things are temporary. Keep fighting.

  • @DannyStrakal
    @DannyStrakal 2 года назад +2

    Van, you have inspired this spirited man. Looking back at my recent archives of footage, to my past archives. You have created a community for the spirited.
    I feel like with the recent full moon phase we have all been experiencing, a major shift is in effect. I live just outside of Morgantown, West Virginia. To know you went to West Virginia University makes my heart really happy. I haven't left this god forsaken place. The seasons are ever changing, just like the daily weather. I have traveled within the united states, but I haven't made it to Aspen or the shore lines of California.
    But as a man from the mountains, with dreams bigger than he thinks he can achieve; just know that somewhere, out there; a man from the mountains is inspired by the videos you make, the life you have & the chains you defy to break.
    Thank you for everything.

  • @giantbear829
    @giantbear829 2 года назад

    Dear Van, the suffering we feel when the world seems to be falling apart, is really proof we are so very alive. Your journey to truly live and love is universal. The form we attach our story to, is often not the real truth, its attachment. Sending love man xx

  • @jamieellis3468
    @jamieellis3468 2 года назад

    Hang in there Van . I too am in a dark place right now but a glimmer of light is flickering . Stay strong for your boy , the bad times will pass , the bad times will pass

  • @ShellyBomb
    @ShellyBomb 2 года назад +1

    Comfort and prayers to you at this difficult time ... 🌅

  • @raystiles9506
    @raystiles9506 2 года назад

    Thank you for the PURE white noise Van 🛌😴

  • @green2red
    @green2red 2 года назад

    The Spirited Man will always find a way.

  • @Lions7.62mm
    @Lions7.62mm 2 года назад

    I'm an addict in recovery & celebrating 2 years clean later this month... And trying to keep the door open to my past WITHOUT staring is very VERY hard sometimes‼️

  • @riccaonweb
    @riccaonweb 2 года назад +2

    you're too good for youtube. stay strong, give us more of your art. love from Italy

  • @serajmehrabkhani7333
    @serajmehrabkhani7333 8 дней назад

    back here after two years and this video is still awesome. Super happy it worked out at the end though :))

  • @samisim0
    @samisim0 2 года назад

    I had a VERY similar winter, I can assume what is going on, stay strong and remember your Boy loves you.. stay strong..

  • @aladdinnyc
    @aladdinnyc 2 года назад +1

    Hang in their man. You have more good times ahead. I know it! Please share more videos like this. We will watch and listen.

  • @TheR1g
    @TheR1g 2 года назад +2

    Hey Van, I'm a filmmaker from Australia's East coast. You don't know me and I don't know you (much - outside of your work here and otherwise, I mean) but I just wanted you to know that I'm going through some pretty awful *$%^ myself right now and, you don't know this, but when I happened to open my RUclips feed, saw your thumbnail and watched this very raw, generous and authentic expression of your experience right now... it made me feel better about what I'm going through because it made realise that I'm not alone experiencing something painful right now even if our reasons for that pain might be different... I'm also an artist and know how hard it can be and how much courage it takes to present something like this so I just wanted to say thank you for your honesty, your vulnerability and, as we used to say at my old art school, for your work.. because the value it brings to its viewers is the united catharsis and understanding of shared pain that we all experience in our lives every now and then for various reasons... ... ... I also have video diaries of myself experiencing moments I wanted to remember and capture in much the same way you seem to have in 2009 and wanted to say it's inspiring to see you utilise your vlogs, as it were, from that time in such a meaningful way... which also gives me pause for how I might use my own, maybe, someday... ... In any case I just wanted you to know that though it may feel like it, you are not alone and because of your work, I feel like I am not alone either. Thank you.

  • @MarcusTDM
    @MarcusTDM 2 года назад +1

    Oh my word how moving is this video. You are easily RUclipss most talented filmmaker. I hope that this video is you looking back and not the present, but if its the present then i wish you the best and good fortune.

  • @davidcrouch3226
    @davidcrouch3226 2 года назад

    Wow... Just...wow. Beautiful. I, and many others, are right there with you brother. Just keep on keeping on and it will get better.

  • @Krilin84
    @Krilin84 Год назад

    I understand. I often feel trapped too. Dreaming of freedom, of having as few of my strings attaches as possible, to just move with my own flow. I've recently been caught up in daydreaming about my mind being transported back to when I was a kid, a teen, and reliving my life differently, knowing what I know now, skipping all the parts and people where perhaps good lessons were once learned, but that otherwise we're dead ends and unnecessary now. Where could I be now? I accept that where I am is where the universe thinks I should be, but I sometimes still can't help daydreaming, still can't help feeling trapped. But I also know, that why freedom seems to taste so sweet, is because life is sometimes such a chellnge. Without that challenge, the sweetness of freedom would also disappear. I've come to think that everyday family life is like hiking up a mountain on a rainy day. It's a tedious frustrating grind. But when you get to shelter, stretch your legs next to a fire with some well earned food and a book, you suddenly realize the value of the struggle of the day. It's what gives the sweet rest its meaning. You had to earn the rest to be able to enjoy it. Likewise, I try to remind myself that it's by earn my freedom through the struggle of everyday family life, that makes it taste as sweet as it does. It's too counter intuitive to be grateful for it. But at least I can make myself understand that it is so, and surrender.

  • @Miguel_2.O
    @Miguel_2.O 2 года назад +114

    Thank God for the Spirited man. This film spoke to me when I needed it most.

    • @gustywinds293
      @gustywinds293 2 года назад +1

      Stay strong buddy. Love from Chicago

  • @oldenburgermitrad
    @oldenburgermitrad 2 года назад

    Thank you for remembering Jimmy Cliff.

  • @rockymountain76
    @rockymountain76 2 года назад

    fellowship, brotherhood, bikes & the Boy. sounds like you've got much to be grateful for. let us help shoulder your burden Mr. Neistat. you've given us so much - it's the least we can return. please don't hesitate to reach out, if you feel like sharing w/a friendly stranger & fellow peaceful warrior. stay strong; what's on the other side of these walls will be worth the struggle & effort. sending you my utmost Love, respect and empathy...

  • @leecartwright490
    @leecartwright490 2 года назад +3

    Even what seems like a difficult time you still make amazing, thoughtful inspiring content. A true film maker. I’m sure your bro is looking out for you. Whatever your problems, time will heal them and you will grow into a better man, a spirited man, but for now, 1 day at a time. Peace brother

  • @matthewobrien9137
    @matthewobrien9137 2 года назад +1

    We are all here for you should you need to reach out. Try and stay strong. From this spirited man to you. IRELAND

  • @vincentscile
    @vincentscile 8 дней назад

    thank you for this Van. you have no idea how much i needed it.
    09/03/2024, rome, italy.

  • @toesand1992
    @toesand1992 2 года назад

    You Matter. Thank you for existing

  • @chrisn8929
    @chrisn8929 2 года назад

    Stay STRONG mentally Van!! You've got that little man watching you for strength. I feel ya'.....I've had a similar 12 months.

    • @chrisn8929
      @chrisn8929 2 года назад

      Oh yea, could you do a video of your tool holder? I'm fascinated by your organizational skills with it.

  • @dutch1171
    @dutch1171 2 года назад +1

    Bruce Springsteen will definitely help get you through Van, he always gets me through the dark days. Your honesty in your videos is so relatable, you don't sugarcoat your life and make it out to be something that's all ponies and fucking rainbows. Thank you for being so honest with your audience, it makes a difference. I have had dark days recently too, but there is always hope, there must always be hope. Whatever you are going through currently will pass, tomorrow is a new day, the sun will rise and new opportunities will present themselves. Stay strong Spirited Man.

  • @normdouglas
    @normdouglas 2 года назад

    I’ll never know you but I feel like you are the only man I’ve ever truly been able to connect with in my life. Much love to you mate. Do your best whatever it is.

  • @stuartswanton1676
    @stuartswanton1676 2 года назад +1

    As soon as I heard the opening of the song I knew it straight away. Springsteen has lifted my life in more ways than I could ever say. I'm always glad that I found music that speaks to me, some never experience that at all. We all go through it, but that doesn't make your "it" any less important. Sending strength.
    Well when the game is over, I won't walk out a loser
    And I know that I'll walk out of here again.

  • @bjduckworth162
    @bjduckworth162 2 года назад

    I can’t understand how you are strong enough to share these moments. Thank you. Praying for you

  • @Oz1111
    @Oz1111 2 года назад +1

    Brother, this is how I been feeling last couple of months probably due to being home for the last 1.5 years because of covid and pressure and stress from work. Lost my dad this year and haven't been the same. Overwhelming amount of feelings. I have days, not just crying softly, but, literally wailing in the shower so kids can't hear it. Feel sad and down most days. Self esteem is at an all time low. Only thing that keeps me going is my faith in God, believing that I have his blessings and he has great plans for me and my family, so I keep praying. It's tough but we hold on until another day and week and month passes. Keep moving forward brother and know that this too will pass and we will be stronger because of it.

    • @abilaville3818
      @abilaville3818 2 года назад

      So sorry for your loss, your father must have been amazing, I hope you can slowly find Acceptance and find solace in the love of your family. xox