I am a 71 year old man who has followed you for several years (not in the demographic) but I wanted to tell you why I have followed you and Ethan. When I was your age there were no YT no FB no Insta actually there were no PCs, therefore there were no gay role models of any kind. So for me gay You Tubers, celebs, sports figures are teaching me how to be a strong supporter of the community and on a personal level my son and several of my younger friends. So as much as I love your amazing videos of the ocean or where ever, this type of video is so informative and inspirational. Not just for your younger viewer but for us old guys who kind of live vicariously through you all.
thanks fred niles. i find these videos inspiring and i thank marke miller and ethan and the whole cohort for sharing with us codgers. never thought i would live to see the day, but now that it is here, i am happy.
as a person who also has anxiety, talking about it is such a...well....anxiety reliever. I think it's super common for creators to go through it, so good on you for being open about it.
Dude Mark I totally agree with you about being able to talk about anything with another guy. It’s such a common stereotype for guys to mask their feelings, but it is so therapeutic and reassuring to talk with another guy about that stuff!
Pterodonut funny, me and a friend we're talking about how, men are tough to bury our emotions. I was telling my friend about some comments I was responding to, about an overweight women who was embarrassed by the fact she had trouble fitting in seats at Universal Studios; and even though they compensated her with a 100 dollar gift card and a free meal; she says she intends to sue because; on one of the rides the folks running it had other ridder's squeeze in the row with her. She ignored the fact that, the car might need to be ballanced in weight on both sides for safety reasons; and assumed those running the ride cared nothing about her feelings similarly, a commenter to the story said, men are stronger then women; which is why women get impacted by such events more then men. This isn't true in the least, as studies show that, in addition to many more men working in dangerous jobs, we often have been tought from an early age to repress our emotions. I told my friend last night a prime example of this was; me seeing a woman's tolder of maybe 2 or 3 fall down and hurt himself, and his mother saying "be a man, don't cry; be a man". This reminds me of how the emotional pain of boys who had been molested by female teachers and staff had gone on ignored for countless years; until a some years back when a teacher got a slap on the wrist, ended up pregnant; got cought with the kid again which broker her restraining order; which got her tossed in jail and pregnant with a second child. I think part of why men have become somewhat more able to talk about our emotions' is the recognition this even and others that followed; which dried attention to the need for recognizing the emotions of men. I think the increased acceptance of the LGBT community, and the changes in gender roles, etc, over the years; so men expressing their emotions isn't automatically stereotyped with being Gay. Just as more masculine behaving women are less likely to be assumed to be lesbian then, when I was around your age a bit over half a century ago. Our growth in accepting that, mental health issues can effect us all; has also opened up the dialog when it comes to addressing such things as, anxiety, stress, etc.
Demographics? OK, well, I'm a 55-yr-old, straight, white, married, freelance editor/writer mom, recently relocated to Indiana from Arkansas. I subscribe to your channel because I'm interested in your point of view, I enjoy the content you create, Olive is a cutie, and you and Ethan are each a delightful counterbalance to the other. Absolutely charming. I agree with the several others who said they liked the spontaneity of this post. Just as you said you don't want to over-think, resist also the perfectionist drive that might compel you to over-produce. (But don't stop the big sweeping drone shots. Thanks.) There. I leaved a comment.
Another overthinker here, the hardest part for me is allowing things to be ok. When everything is going good my body seems to protest because not everything can be just ok. If that makes sense :) . 39 years old, so raising the average . Good job btw!
I'm glad you decided to sit down and talk with us. This is why I'm here, you and Ethan are so open and honest with your community here on RUclips. I agree that RUclips is still a great place for so many people and a lot of reasons despite all the drama lately. I especially love the fact that I can connect with a lot of people on here that I would never connect with in physical life, since I'm deaf. To be clear, being deaf is not a bad thing (to me anyway), but I'm saying that it's not as easy for me to just meet random people on the metro or in a bar as it is for most people.
Oh, and of course, learn things from others on here that would be difficult to learn about in physical life, or that you wouldn't normally learn about.
Temístocles de Oliveira When U say “bliss” are U referring to the stillness, quiet world? Most of us have tinnitus. I have always said, for being deaf, I do not know what silence is either. For the sounds in my ears, is what drowns out what I am trying to hear and those bells, whistles, and ringing in all the ranges of volume and different tonal sounds can drive people down the path of insanity. I fight that fight everyday What will happen when I don’t want to fight that fight anymore?
Long time viewer of your channel and I've loved seeing your transformation over the years! Thank you for making this video! Make sure you take time for self care! It's incredibly important to just relax every now and then and do something for your self! Love you, Ethan, and Olly so so much!
It's so great to hear you, someone who I admire, talk about their anxieties. I've just finished uni and have been feeling a lot of anxiety about my future and my abilities. Sometimes it feels like everyone is so sure of themselves and that it's kind of wrong to feel lost and anxious. So thank-you. It definitely help normalise these feelings and makes them seem easier to tackle.
Fun to run across this comment. We Kerseys need to stick together. I've watched Mark since he only had 30 subs and was still at Ball State videoing in the library.
I absolutely, 100% enjoyed this like spur of the moment video, with the whole stream of consciousness thing you did. You're one of my favorite, if not my number one favorite, youtubers out there, and your videos actually inspired me to pick up a camera and start taking shots of the wildlife around me. Actually, I'm pretty sure that your whole channel has basically shaped me as a person, just from watching your videos as many times as I have. I even have that electric feel remix from one of your summer videos on a playlist of mine, and everytime I hear it, I think of you and your channel. We all deal with anxiety is some way, shape, or form, but how you convert that anxiety into the things you do, is one of the ways that make you a stronger person in the end.
Thanks man. I've dealt with anxiety for a while and now moving on to study architecture, it can be really challenging to stay on top of it. I am a huge believer that you can give positive energy and you can receive it. This channel has always been a source of positive energy for me and just having this conversation is reassuring. I hope you get back all of the positive energy you give. Thank you for the content and thank you for this boost, it was much needed.
I'm 17 rn, and I've been subscribed to you since I was 14. Watching you grow, not only as a person, but as an artist is amazing and I'm so proud of you. Watching your videos always brighten my day, you inspire me so much and it doesn't matter what you post or when you post it, because I know that it will be awesome. 💛💛💛
RUclips has changed my life and it is all thanks to you, Mark & Ethan. I was overwhelmed by anxiety for the first time ever and I was off work for 18months. During this time I stumbled across one of your videos on anxiety and a whole new world opened up for me. Until then this 50+yr old had never heard of RUclips. I am truely amazed by the openness and honesty displayed. I have been able to return to work and not let life pass me by. So a heartfelt THANK YOU❤️❤️❤️ for the introduction to YT, the shared insites and inspirations. You are still my favorite YT channel because you post videos like this and make 'everyday a great day' Much love and success wished for you both.
sonoki82 I still deal with it almost every day. It is a constant battle with my mind. I went to many CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) sessions and two group sessions for 16weeks each. I haven't tried many medications but the one I'm on now works for me. I am blessed with fantastic support form friends and family. Having someone to talk with about my issues helps but having a great medical team behind me gives me confidence. The one thing I have learned is that every one who has anxiety is different, with different symptoms and different coping skills. It may take a while but you need to find what works best for you. Another thing I use is music. It doesn't work if I'm already struggling but it sure helps to keep the anxiety low. I hope you can find something that will make your life easier.
casey_654 I was dealing with night terrors from my PTSD, and anxiety; when a great therapist taught me 2 things. 1. Worrying about having night terrors in and of itself could, not only trigger more night terrors after I had one; it could cause me to have the anitial night terrors. One stopped worrying so much, the night terrors went from ,3, 4, or more if such intensity, I would wake myself leaping out of bed, by calling out for help, or screaming. I went from sleeping 3 hours and staying awake for 4 to 5 days, to sleeping 6 to 8 hours a night. The 2nd thing this therapist taught me was, to pay attention when I first notice myself having anxious thoughts, and to turn those thoughts towards positive thoughts. It was difficult at first, I have gotten much better with the anxiety to the point, things that would normally trigger my anxiety and keep me awake at night, no longer do. We had a local child kidnapping in the news, not to mention the shooting in the Florida School, among other things and; my anxiety hasn't risen. My only problem with sleep after so many years of not sleeping is, I often do not feel the natural feeling of getting heavy and relaxed at bed time. This is probably due to my medications for my skull defect, and the neuropathy it causes; which are causing what is known as chemical induced ADD on top of my already existing ADD. Trasadone has helped, and it is supposed to help prevent dimentia which both my parents suffered after strokes, and my mom developing Parkinson's Disease. I recently discovered I can forgo the Trasadon if I eat cannabis edibles, which can also help my nuropathy pain.
Its always great to get home from school and watch a new video of you, especially during an exam week! Just crushed two exams and I still have six more to go and that gives me loads of anxiety. It’s actually a massive anxiety reliever for me, to hear others talk about their anxiety! And dancing, that’s a pretty good anxiety reliever for me as well. I love these casual catch up videos!
I have watched your videos from the very beginning and I have loved watching you grow as a person and find myself logging on and waiting to see what amazing things you do. You inspire not just me, but every single one of us to strive and make Everyday a Great Day. Thank you, Mark.
Thanks for checking in and sharing.. I just want to say, I've been a subscriber (currently age 23) for years, now, and you and Ethan have positively impacted my worldview and personal confidence despite not really knowing one another. Videos like this, for example, keep me coming back. RUclips is super cool for the way it reaches people and builds community. "Your" community is one I'm proud to associate with. Of course, I love your videos with high quality edits, dramatic imagery, elaborate thought, tunes, etc.. but the raw videos like this are most endearing. Good luck with the next big video, and here's to a healthy mix. Cheers, and thanks for bringing up anxiety🍻
Four years ago, when I was coming out, I stumbled onto your channel. You were such an inspiration to me and helped me through coming out. I have struggled with mental health my whole life and once again you are inspiring me that everyone has their demons to battle. Thank you, Mark.
I missed the videos so much, but I'm glad the time taken off youtube has been good for you. Do whatever as long as it does you and others well. Be happy Mark your channel comes from hardwork and honesty, it is hard to see this kind of work nowadays. You guys rock!!
Watching you mature in character and artistry has been a joy. It’s the working through your anxieties that help you grow. Keep up the great work you do. If only people my age (70’s) had the variety of communication outlets that you, how different life would have been. 👍🏼👌🏼👏🏼❣️
Anxiety isn't just a tough thing to talk about, but society still demonizes mental health instead of embracing it and being open about how everyone is struggling. Overthinking is the worst and sometimes getting out of your own head is really really tough. Great video and, you're a brilliant creator.
I really miss these videos! I’m sure after doing this for years, it can get mundane and tiring so I’ll never blame you for taking a hiatus, but these simple videos are my favorite from you! The videos from back in Indiana when Ethan was finishing college were the highlight of my life at the time. Watching you guys play tennis or penny board or just making dinner after picking him up from school gave me so much joy. The simple happiness you guys had and showed really radiated out to those who watched.
All my best friends and me have same issues with anxiety, I guess that's the part of growin' up. We're all in age 20's. We're still afraid of getting older, we're not ready with all demands in our life like exams at school, deadlines on work and so on. Feels like we're burdened by obligations. And we realize that we feel more alone as we getting older. We're not ready for tomorrow, not ready to be independent, responsible and to be an adult! But hey, no one is ready I guess, no one wants to be alone. All the things that we could do is just to stay positive and realize that is all just in your head. Don't let those negativities consume our mind. Be present, take a deep breath and hold on. Be open to those possibilities in the future and be nice to yourself. Everything is gonna be fine. I keep telling myself those sentences, over and over untill I get fine again. I like to talk about this because it gets me better also, especially with people who are important to me, like you. Thanks for this!
I love this video. Mark, thank you for your honesty and for just being you. Same here dude, on literally everything you talked about. Keep on being awesome and I love the idea of interviewing people!
You saying, "we all have to evolve and do what makes us happy" really hit home for me. Turning 25 next month and I have all this anxiety about my career and life in general. I love this video and this type of content because it's so organic and much more relatable than you'd think. Love to see you happy and create this kind of stuff, as opposed to feeling obligated to churn out a vid every week! hugs!
I just feel comfortable or relieved every time I watched your videos from the first one I have watched. Keep doing what you do, that means so much for u two and me!
Mark, I am a 24 year old and I grew up in a family that believes/teaches that being gay is wrong. I found you my senior year of high school and watched all your vidoes in like a week and I have watched pretty much every video since. You were the first gay youtuber I found and watching your videos helped me realize there was nothing wrong with me for being gay.
This was one of the few videos in a long time that I have been able to sit and watch the whole way through without skipping forward or feeling impatient. Videos like these, where the creator just sits and talks with us without a topic or reason, are what originally captivated me long ago about this platform. Thanks, Mark. We've all come so far along as far as people, and will always continue to develop every day. One quote I remind myself often: "What we are never changes. Who we are never stops changing." Much love to all you guys, and here's to the future.
You are still my number one favorite RUclipsr. Everyone struggles with anxiety and you just proved this with a very real, very personal insight. You seriously inspire me to be myself and to do what makes me happy. Thank you for that.
Absolutely loved this video !! It is comforting ( not sure if that is the correct word) to hear you speak so openly about your anxiety! It was never spoken about as I was growing up and as I am about to turn 52 ( ugh) and having dealt with it from my teenage years and continue to do so, I just wish there would of been this platform then, so I would of realized I was not alone . Thank you for sharing!! I truly hope you realize how much it helps . Keep up the amazing work!! I love your work!
Thank you for sharing and opening up mark! I’m only 15 but your someone I look up to because you share out positive vibes but at the same time it’s nice to have these sort of sit down videos because it really does help me n I’m sure other people! So thank you, love ya!
I have been watching you for years, and your videos helped me understand what I was reaching for--I was oftentimes lost while I was searching for the second part of my soul...the he that made me understand why I've been working so hard to be the best me I could be. Your videos were the boyfriend goals, the stable relationship, and you are the constantly questioning type of person that reminds me of me...never afraid to branch out in a new direction, even if it doesn't make sense initially. Thank you, for putting yourself out into the world. You've benefitted my personal journey and I hope that knowing that people like me are out there, watching what you produce faithfully benefits you in any way. Also, I hope you have a nice day!
These kind of videos are always so nice to just sit and listen to and reflect on yourself. Also I totally agree with that overthinking part, I do it way to much and its probably why I'll be bald before I can legally drink fml Love you guys! :)
Really loved this video. Refreshing, honest, no bells and whistles and just you with your personality that (as a subscriber) we all love. Happy journey on whatever projects you continue to throw yourself into!
Dear Mark, you (and Ethan) have always been role models for me. And even though I thoroughly enjoy your more cinematic video's (as they are excellent), video's like this are so incredibly relaxing. You just seem like such a genuine guy when you are sitting there, rambling about your dreams, your passions and your problems. It's what makes all of us human. So thank you. Thank you for all the amazing content you have been putting up these years. And you do you!
This video was such a treat!! ❤️ not that your other videos aren’t - don’t get me wrong, I love your artsy drone shots, slomo-installments, etc. Your creating awesome and inspiring content! But this video really got me because it was so simple and honest. It really felt like catching up with an old friend. So thank you for opening up and for sharing this moment with us ❤️
This video helped me a ton! I’m a clarinetist and, even though I’ve been doing this for about 16 year (I’m 26 too), the process of learning pieces is so so so (insert and infinite number of so’s) frustrating and even more rewarding. This video took me to a space where I could say “Hey! You don’t have to play at 200 beats a minute today. You’ll get there.” I needed that so thanks. 😊
Over thinking - so true, caught myself doing it. Today my day got crunched, I had this meeting I wanted to (over) prepare for and the morning just blew up. Had to wing it. But it all worked out great. Some kind of magic happened, and the creativity just flew out of my brain in the moment with no prep. Time is precious and finite, and speeds up the older you get. It's nice to see you Mark, thanks for sharing.
I don’t think there’s a better way to connect to your audience than the way you just did in this video. It’s great to see just regular, every day life type chats; it not only lets us get to know you better but to also understand what kind of person you are. So many people get wrapped up in how they think everyone wants them to act rather than just being themselves. So thanks, Mark, for just being you!
Such a great video Mark! Was feeling down today, but your videos are always so refreshing, especially this one. Great topics, loved it and keep it up. You are a constant inspiration to me.
Probably your best video ever which is really saying something. You have always seemed such a nice an genuine person to me, but you come across even sweeter, more genuine and mature when you just sit down and talk.
We love You and Ethan and Olive! Always appreciate hearing from you guys and knowing you guys are okay and moving forward. Hearing conversations about your anxiety helps a lot of others feel relatable. Like you described youe admiration with your cousin, many people are nervous of fitting in themselves with the world. Knowing others feel the same way is relieving.
Watching this is like meeting a best friend after long time And talking to him about where has he been all these days so busy and telling him that I was worried about him. Then He calmly telling me his future plans and gaining my confidence and I feeling relieved. Love you Marky. Thanks for calling Olive without her this video were incomplete. Miss Ethan. Love ya Cya byeeeee.
Mark, I have been watching you and Ethan for quite some time and i even helped my brother sneak out of school to meet you guys in NYC. I just wanted to say i have loved getting to know you guys through this platform. Whether it was beautiful scenic shots or just listening to you guys work through your lives together . I find inspiration in your channel with every video
This was a great video! ESPECIALLY when you talked about the anxiety issued. Sometimes we feel the room even gets smaller. as if there is no where to go. Once you talk about or make some time of arrangement that is when you start seeing the light in the other side of the tunnel.Thank you for making this video and for always staying true to yourself.
Damn bud I'm 18 and I've literally been watching your videos since I was about 12! Such a trip to think about but it's been awesome seeing people like you out and about on media helping other confused or maybe just lonely young people. Will always support what you have going on, you're growth is beyond admirable.
Just went through some high anxiety myself. I had a job where for 9 years I put my whole self into into it, maybe that was wrong, but it felt good to do it. The company was bought by a couple individuals who had a different vision for it and I had a very hard time. Needless to say I left and now have a new job that makes me twice as happy. Anxiety is real, it makes you feel bad and confused and a big loss of confidence. It can be overcome and you can be happy sometimes you just have to look up high enough to see the horizon and see what else is there. Mark, you da man.
Thank you mark you are literally the person (Channel) I go to whenever I’m feeling stressed or upset or anything negative. I now 100% believe everyday is a great day, thanks to you.
This is now one of my favourites of all of your videos - just because of its honesty. I also suffer from anxiety (am currently having a very anxious period in my life) so I TOTALLY get you. I'm a little older than you (45! Eek!) I have no wise words, except that if you're always doing *something* you'll end up achieving *something*. This specific blog is a brilliant example of that.
Hey Mark! I love your channel. You are such an inspiration to me and I just wanted to say thank you for helping me come out of the closet and be more comfortable with who I am. I’ve been watching since 2014. Thanks for being you 😋
Your videos and content all over the interwebs are really special. They make me feel like I have a distant friend who pops in every once and a while to say hey and share what they’ve been learning or what’s been on their mind. You and Ethan keep being y’all. ❤️
I love this style of video. It's really cool to just see you sit down and talk about stuff. I love your other videos too but I could watch this stuff all day long.
Loved this video, felt like another side of you that’s so genuine and chill. Thanks for being so amazing and always bringing up others, you’re truly one of my inspirations. Been watching for years and never left a comment, so now I’m leaving one lol :)
I just want to say that this video is inspiring because i deal with anxiety its nice to know that i am not the only one and it was a nice change up from your normal videos you guys are fantastic you guys helped me in so many ways in the coming out process thank you
I watch all of your videos since 3 or 4 years ago, and i rarely comment, but now I just want you to know that I appreciate the content you put up. I love this type of candid videos.
Hey Mark, I'm glad you had a good time with your cousin. Having someone to talk with about your problems or your life in general is as much of a blessing as it is a proof of maturity. I used to be a very shy person and maybe that didn't changed too much but I was way too anxious about literally everything. I didn't like mornings at all, every time I woke up I was like 'Oh, another day which God knows what awful stuff will being to me' . So I struggled every day to pull myself together and to keep going as much as I could. But you taught me that every day is a good day and every morning is nothing but the wonderful start of another amazing day of my life. I've been watching you for less than a month and in this short amount of time you have succeeded in taking most of my anxiety away and making me happy with the person I am. For this I want to say thank you. I am happy to hear that you are feeling better and that you could open up to your cousin and to us. Never forget that everyone has his ups and downs and that you are an amazing person!
It makes me so happy that you're able to openly address a subject that affects so many people out there. Your subscribers appreciate the transparency and honesty in this. Absolutely loved this video.
So happy that your open about your anxiety. I’ve watched your channel for years, and I’ve always admired your cool/laid back attitude. Good to see just Mark every once in a while!
I've been known to over think at times as well, and it can be so exhausting and stressful. But I've learned that kind of stress is unneeded. So I rely on what I know to be so, and that everything will be worked out when it's supposed to. And with my new channel, I'm trying not to over think of what to include or whatnot. And being an ambivert itself is challenging, but your channel and videos have been inspiring. So, thank you, Mark.
Obviously I miss the vlogs but I'll always love you mark 💗 you have been such an inspiration in my life and helped me to recently come out to my parents!
I've felt pretty much the same lately, in a rut of anxiety/bleh mood with little to no motivation. I just keep telling myself to always keep looking for something that inspires me once a day, your channel being one of them. Sending you positive vibes!
Mark! Amazing! The main thing has always been that you, Ethan and Olive are happy... as long as that is the case, we are happy. 😊 Keep doing what you love because life is ‘n strange mashup of unpredictability and thats good and bad but enjoy every moment. 🦋
It's so amazing you feel so open talking to sooo many people about your emotions, I know you've been probably my greatest role model. Inspiring me to do almost everything I do. We love and support you, keep being MarkE
Hey Mark, Thanks for the candid video. I wish there was an easy answer to all this. We love you and no matter what you do we are happy that you have brought us along on so many adventures. When you start to overthink, just get up and get busy. That's the quickest way for me to stop my overthinking. Big hug for you, Ethan, and Olive.
We love it when a creator just takes the time to chat and bs about stuff ... life, their plans, goals, challenges, lessons learned, etc. When we catch ourselves saying "Yeah man, me too!" or "Gawd I need to do that." or "Nope, don't agree." it all boils down to you got us thinking. Then we go back and watch one of your more cinematic vids and sigh at the beauty you capture. Thank you for the work you put into content be it scripted or raw ... love it all.
Love this video Mark great topics you talk about here. Hope you had a great road trip experience, and are enjoying living in LA. Love your videos and seeing you and Ethan together. Its very inspiring. Me and my husband love seeing you both so young and happy like us. Have a great day. Because every day is a great one. 😀
It's great that you're focusing on photography more so in 2018, especially when dealing with anxiety. I know for me I use photography as a destresser and to curb my anxiety over shuffling work, school, and just life in general. Just do whatever makes you happy and everyone else will be happy for you! Great video!
Watched this video a little late but I am so glad that you posted it! I love your new videos, which are beautiful, but I love watching something that is so natural. It reminded me of your old videos and I felt like I could totally relate to the conversation from anxiety to trying to sort through your goals. Love this channel, it has become a comforting place for me. And I love you and Ethan. Keep doing you
*wow!* you just spoke about everything i've talked about in the course of the last 6 months . . THANK YOU for expressing your love for not just being a creator, but a fan as well. I guess I had this weird mind set of being too old to be a fan . . ? but I'm only 24 and just hearing you say that shows how ridiculous that is because it's 95% of my entertainment too. I've learned, laughed, and loved. Thanks for being just as amazing as when I meet you at Playlist Live back in 2014! I've still haven't made it too far but I'm never giving up.
Hey Mark! I really enjoyed this video- one of the things I love most about your channel is your authenticity. It's refreshing and I love seeing the person you've grown into, and it inspires me to grow into the best version of me. I'm 18 now and was probably about 15 when I started following you guys (i don't remember exactly when I started watching, but definitely when you were in Indiana and before you guys moved in together) and it's pretty cool to me now to look back and see how I've grown a huge amount in those three years and so have you guys. I'm not sure if I'm expressing this exactly right, and obviously I'm 8 years younger than you, but I don't know- it's been cool to see you grow as a person as I've grown as a person if that makes sense? I feel almost a sense of having grown with you and again I'm not sure if these are the right words/if this sounds weird but basically I really appreciate your authenticity and your groundedness and especially when so many youtubers end up embroiled in some sort of drama or scandal I really appreciate the grounded, genuinely good people you and Ethan are and the way you've allowed your videos to reflect the fact that you've changed and matured over the years. Anyway, this has gotten really long and rambly, but you're someone I admire a lot and I appreciate your passion for your art as well as your honestly.
I love your videos! There are alot of us who deal with anxiety. And one thing I've learned is that we need to take care of ourselves when we get anxious! And it's ok to put ourselves first & take care of ourselves! Thanks for your videos & making me smile! 😊
Thank you so much for putting out content that allows you to represent your truth! I think you give off such a genuine and refreshing energy in all of your work ❤️
Mark, I love your channel since the day I found it. I appreciate all the types of videos you make. Ur personality and honesty is fantastic. I like that no topic is to uncomfortable. Pls keeping doing fabulous work
Hey Mark, it feels like I have known you forever. I really enjoyed watching you grow over the years. Just wanted to say thanks over the years for making people smile, laugh, and enjoy your videos.
Mark-Thank you for sharing yourself with us - your RUclips friends. It helps us when you share from your personal feelings. Speaking of age - I am probably one of your older followers (am 66). You and Ethan have been a source of joy, love, and encouragement to me - a gay male who was not able to "be himself" in the 60's and 70's. Keep sharing!
I just loved how you kinda broke down everything laying what’s on your mind and just saying it forward. You are probably the only person on RUclips I look at your videos when you just sit down and talk about what’s going on your head because if I had a RUclips as common as yours I would probably just be sitting in front of a camera and just say what’s going on in my head because I over think about a lot but I usually write them down but I have for awhile. It’s been awhile that I have done that. Anyways I love your videos and you guys are my inspiration on everything. Love you guys!
Amen Mr. Mark. Been here for YEARS now. I'm so proud of you and Ethan! I've recently developed a lot of anxiety around like 2014...and I used to be so free. I am trying to reclaim that free-ness and so I've begun writing again. Which, ironically, was also a large part of my anxiety for a while. Thank you for always inspiring me.
Was wondering where you went! I have a hard time opening up about my anxiety with men, but it makes me feel better knowing someone I’ve always seen as confident can share the same basic struggles that I experience. Love y’all 💕
If you obsess over whether you are making the right decision, you are basically assuming that the universe will reward you for one thing and punish you for another. The universe has no fixed agenda. Once you make any decision, it works around that decision. There is no right or wrong, only a series of possibilities that shift with each thought, feeling, and action that you experience.
Hey Mark, I've been subscribed for years now and I just want to say, your amazing cinematography and photography has inspired me to step out of my comfort zone and take up photography. I still don't have the confidence to show off my work online as I get anxious about people who are not close to me seeing my work. I appreciate the time you put in for your RUclips channel. Without throwing shade to other RUclipsrs, your'e one of the very few content creators on RUclips that haven't "sold out" as such. You can make a simple day out with the pup into a 10 min cinematic art work. Not very many people can do that! I appreciate your talent and honestly! Hope to see more of you in the future
I completely understand the anxiety. I also sincerely appreciate you putting your life out in the open when you feel comfortable to. It helps a lot of people, including me! Continue to be your full self!
You are so loved Mark ❤️ Thanks for being the realist! Miss these kinds of videos! Your smile is infectious. Thanks for creating content that I love and making the world a little better ❤️❤️
I just recently found your channel and in the short time I’ve viewed your vids I’ve learned quite a lot ! I’ve been applying your messages and ideas to my own life and I’ve seen an improvement in my self confidence and socializing with more people and trying to get out and do more with my life. I hope you continue to keep being you and having a good day everyday !!
I'm 25 years old, gay and born and living in Portugal, but about to move to Germany (I'm half German half Portuguese). I totally understand you, as I started to have a lot of anxiety when something doesn't happened as planned or the wrong way, but they got worse when I started to had huge crisis of anxiety when at my previous relationship, my boyfriend was always harsh on me when he didn't liked something (sometimes only because I didn't use the best words), and worse than that was feeling anxiety while overthinking I was not enough. After living almost 1 year together with him he did a bad mistake that I discovered and I started again isolating my mind with thoughts and having a huge anxiety crisis that I couldn't even speak with him, so he decided on the own day he couldn't live with me anymore and left me alone, before he left I could say why I was having that crisis and I could calm down a littlr bit. After some weeks he said he wanted to start all over, but I couldn't, not that I didn't loved him anymore, but because I needed time to focus on me, on improving myself, on growing a stronger me able to control better my anxiety and to pursue my dreams. So here I am trying to focus on my dreams, learning how to manage better my anxiety, learning more on how to not let my overthinking mind negatively influence me, learning that we need to transform our fears in accomplishments, that every journey on our lives has a meaning, every one of them will teach us lessons and make us grow as a human being. So yes, fortunately I could turn my case of anxiety in a big lesson. So yes Mark, I loved this video, it made me feel less alone and more understood. You sure are a blessed young man and I really love you and Ethan. I feel always more light and with a positive mind when I see both of you. You two are one of my inspirations since you started doing videos together on this channel. At one point I wanted to send a letter, but was always a little bit shy/afraid to do it... Never kill your essence, because both of you are incredible human beings. Wish both of you all the best!
Not to make you uncomfortable, and not to be weird, but you are what I aspire to be. I love the life you made for yourself. I remember your coming out video and where you were then to where you are now. That growth makes me believe that I can do the same thing. I missed these videos and even more I missed you guys. Can't wait to see more from my favorite power couple. ❤
Love that you were being honest with us and telling us what you felt you needed to talk about. Seems to really help you out. I know I struggle a lot to hit that record button whenever I am wanting to make a video, and have had to redo the intro multiple times before I'm even satifsfied. I struggle with a lot of anxiety when I try to record and my mind just goes all over the place like a jumbled mess when the camera is going. You and Ethan are one of my bigger inspirations when it comes to making videos.
It's so awesome to see you grow as a cinematographer and as a personal role model. Would love to see more critical conversations on your content like the talk you had with your cousin on anxiety.
I am a 71 year old man who has followed you for several years (not in the demographic) but I wanted to tell you why I have followed you and Ethan. When I was your age there were no YT no FB no Insta actually there were no PCs, therefore there were no gay role models of any kind. So for me gay You Tubers, celebs, sports figures are teaching me how to be a strong supporter of the community and on a personal level my son and several of my younger friends. So as much as I love your amazing videos of the ocean or where ever, this type of video is so informative and inspirational. Not just for your younger viewer but for us old guys who kind of live vicariously through you all.
Couldn't agree more.
66 year old gay man here and it's like you were right in my head with this comment.
Thanks I am hoping that Mark sees this and realizes that he is more than just a guy with a camera.
thanks fred niles. i find these videos inspiring and i thank marke miller and ethan and the whole cohort for sharing with us codgers. never thought i would live to see the day, but now that it is here, i am happy.
As a 68 year old gay man I totally agree! I especially like the relationship with family, friends and with each other that Mark and Ethan display.
as a person who also has anxiety, talking about it is such a...well....anxiety reliever. I think it's super common for creators to go through it, so good on you for being open about it.
Dude Mark I totally agree with you about being able to talk about anything with another guy. It’s such a common stereotype for guys to mask their feelings, but it is so therapeutic and reassuring to talk with another guy about that stuff!
Pterodonut funny, me and a friend we're talking about how, men are tough to bury our emotions. I was telling my friend about some comments I was responding to, about an overweight women who was embarrassed by the fact she had trouble fitting in seats at Universal Studios; and even though they compensated her with a 100 dollar gift card and a free meal; she says she intends to sue because; on one of the rides the folks running it had other ridder's squeeze in the row with her. She ignored the fact that, the car might need to be ballanced in weight on both sides for safety reasons; and assumed those running the ride cared nothing about her feelings similarly, a commenter to the story said, men are stronger then women; which is why women get impacted by such events more then men. This isn't true in the least, as studies show that, in addition to many more men working in dangerous jobs, we often have been tought from an early age to repress our emotions. I told my friend last night a prime example of this was; me seeing a woman's tolder of maybe 2 or 3 fall down and hurt himself, and his mother saying "be a man, don't cry; be a man". This reminds me of how the emotional pain of boys who had been molested by female teachers and staff had gone on ignored for countless years; until a some years back when a teacher got a slap on the wrist, ended up pregnant; got cought with the kid again which broker her restraining order; which got her tossed in jail and pregnant with a second child. I think part of why men have become somewhat more able to talk about our emotions' is the recognition this even and others that followed; which dried attention to the need for recognizing the emotions of men. I think the increased acceptance of the LGBT community, and the changes in gender roles, etc, over the years; so men expressing their emotions isn't automatically stereotyped with being Gay. Just as more masculine behaving women are less likely to be assumed to be lesbian then, when I was around your age a bit over half a century ago. Our growth in accepting that, mental health issues can effect us all; has also opened up the dialog when it comes to addressing such things as, anxiety, stress, etc.
Demographics? OK, well, I'm a 55-yr-old, straight, white, married, freelance editor/writer mom, recently relocated to Indiana from Arkansas. I subscribe to your channel because I'm interested in your point of view, I enjoy the content you create, Olive is a cutie, and you and Ethan are each a delightful counterbalance to the other. Absolutely charming.
I agree with the several others who said they liked the spontaneity of this post. Just as you said you don't want to over-think, resist also the perfectionist drive that might compel you to over-produce. (But don't stop the big sweeping drone shots. Thanks.)
There. I leaved a comment.
Another overthinker here, the hardest part for me is allowing things to be ok. When everything is going good my body seems to protest because not everything can be just ok. If that makes sense :) . 39 years old, so raising the average . Good job btw!
I'm glad you decided to sit down and talk with us. This is why I'm here, you and Ethan are so open and honest with your community here on RUclips. I agree that RUclips is still a great place for so many people and a lot of reasons despite all the drama lately. I especially love the fact that I can connect with a lot of people on here that I would never connect with in physical life, since I'm deaf. To be clear, being deaf is not a bad thing (to me anyway), but I'm saying that it's not as easy for me to just meet random people on the metro or in a bar as it is for most people.
Oh, and of course, learn things from others on here that would be difficult to learn about in physical life, or that you wouldn't normally learn about.
Temístocles de Oliveira When U say “bliss” are U referring to the stillness, quiet world? Most of us have tinnitus. I have always said, for being deaf, I do not know what silence is either. For the sounds in my ears, is what drowns out what I am trying to hear and those bells, whistles, and ringing in all the ranges of volume and different tonal sounds can drive people down the path of insanity. I fight that fight everyday What will happen when I don’t want to fight that fight anymore?
Long time viewer of your channel and I've loved seeing your transformation over the years! Thank you for making this video! Make sure you take time for self care! It's incredibly important to just relax every now and then and do something for your self! Love you, Ethan, and Olly so so much!
It's so great to hear you, someone who I admire, talk about their anxieties. I've just finished uni and have been feeling a lot of anxiety about my future and my abilities. Sometimes it feels like everyone is so sure of themselves and that it's kind of wrong to feel lost and anxious. So thank-you. It definitely help normalise these feelings and makes them seem easier to tackle.
Same here!
Fun to run across this comment. We Kerseys need to stick together. I've watched Mark since he only had 30 subs and was still at Ball State videoing in the library.
I absolutely, 100% enjoyed this like spur of the moment video, with the whole stream of consciousness thing you did. You're one of my favorite, if not my number one favorite, youtubers out there, and your videos actually inspired me to pick up a camera and start taking shots of the wildlife around me. Actually, I'm pretty sure that your whole channel has basically shaped me as a person, just from watching your videos as many times as I have. I even have that electric feel remix from one of your summer videos on a playlist of mine, and everytime I hear it, I think of you and your channel.
We all deal with anxiety is some way, shape, or form, but how you convert that anxiety into the things you do, is one of the ways that make you a stronger person in the end.
Thanks man. I've dealt with anxiety for a while and now moving on to study architecture, it can be really challenging to stay on top of it. I am a huge believer that you can give positive energy and you can receive it. This channel has always been a source of positive energy for me and just having this conversation is reassuring. I hope you get back all of the positive energy you give. Thank you for the content and thank you for this boost, it was much needed.
I'm 17 rn, and I've been subscribed to you since I was 14. Watching you grow, not only as a person, but as an artist is amazing and I'm so proud of you. Watching your videos always brighten my day, you inspire me so much and it doesn't matter what you post or when you post it, because I know that it will be awesome. 💛💛💛
I'm turning 37 this year and you helped me grow. We can all learn from anybody. And you and Ethan helped me so much with coping with who I am.
RUclips has changed my life and it is all thanks to you, Mark & Ethan. I was overwhelmed by anxiety for the first time ever and I was off work for 18months. During this time I stumbled across one of your videos on anxiety and a whole new world opened up for me. Until then this 50+yr old had never heard of RUclips. I am truely amazed by the openness and honesty displayed. I have been able to return to work and not let life pass me by. So a heartfelt THANK YOU❤️❤️❤️ for the introduction to YT, the shared insites and inspirations. You are still my favorite YT channel because you post videos like this and make 'everyday a great day' Much love and success wished for you both.
sonoki82 I still deal with it almost every day. It is a constant battle with my mind. I went to many CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) sessions and two group sessions for 16weeks each. I haven't tried many medications but the one I'm on now works for me. I am blessed with fantastic support form friends and family. Having someone to talk with about my issues helps but having a great medical team behind me gives me confidence. The one thing I have learned is that every one who has anxiety is different, with different symptoms and different coping skills. It may take a while but you need to find what works best for you. Another thing I use is music. It doesn't work if I'm already struggling but it sure helps to keep the anxiety low.
I hope you can find something that will make your life easier.
casey_654 I was dealing with night terrors from my PTSD, and anxiety; when a great therapist taught me 2 things. 1. Worrying about having night terrors in and of itself could, not only trigger more night terrors after I had one; it could cause me to have the anitial night terrors. One stopped worrying so much, the night terrors went from ,3, 4, or more if such intensity, I would wake myself leaping out of bed, by calling out for help, or screaming. I went from sleeping 3 hours and staying awake for 4 to 5 days, to sleeping 6 to 8 hours a night. The 2nd thing this therapist taught me was, to pay attention when I first notice myself having anxious thoughts, and to turn those thoughts towards positive thoughts. It was difficult at first, I have gotten much better with the anxiety to the point, things that would normally trigger my anxiety and keep me awake at night, no longer do. We had a local child kidnapping in the news, not to mention the shooting in the Florida School, among other things and; my anxiety hasn't risen. My only problem with sleep after so many years of not sleeping is, I often do not feel the natural feeling of getting heavy and relaxed at bed time. This is probably due to my medications for my skull defect, and the neuropathy it causes; which are causing what is known as chemical induced ADD on top of my already existing ADD. Trasadone has helped, and it is supposed to help prevent dimentia which both my parents suffered after strokes, and my mom developing Parkinson's Disease. I recently discovered I can forgo the Trasadon if I eat cannabis edibles, which can also help my nuropathy pain.
Its always great to get home from school and watch a new video of you, especially during an exam week! Just crushed two exams and I still have six more to go and that gives me loads of anxiety. It’s actually a massive anxiety reliever for me, to hear others talk about their anxiety! And dancing, that’s a pretty good anxiety reliever for me as well. I love these casual catch up videos!
I have watched your videos from the very beginning and I have loved watching you grow as a person and find myself logging on and waiting to see what amazing things you do. You inspire not just me, but every single one of us to strive and make Everyday a Great Day. Thank you, Mark.
Thanks for checking in and sharing.. I just want to say, I've been a subscriber (currently age 23) for years, now, and you and Ethan have positively impacted my worldview and personal confidence despite not really knowing one another. Videos like this, for example, keep me coming back. RUclips is super cool for the way it reaches people and builds community. "Your" community is one I'm proud to associate with. Of course, I love your videos with high quality edits, dramatic imagery, elaborate thought, tunes, etc.. but the raw videos like this are most endearing. Good luck with the next big video, and here's to a healthy mix. Cheers, and thanks for bringing up anxiety🍻
We love it when you're natural and your videos are not too scripted or too cinematographic :)
James and Laurent's World Travels yep me too.
Four years ago, when I was coming out, I stumbled onto your channel. You were such an inspiration to me and helped me through coming out. I have struggled with mental health my whole life and once again you are inspiring me that everyone has their demons to battle. Thank you, Mark.
I missed the videos so much, but I'm glad the time taken off youtube has been good for you. Do whatever as long as it does you and others well. Be happy Mark your channel comes from hardwork and honesty, it is hard to see this kind of work nowadays. You guys rock!!
Watching you mature in character and artistry has been a joy. It’s the working through your anxieties that help you grow. Keep up the great work you do. If only people my age (70’s) had the variety of communication outlets that you, how different life would have been. 👍🏼👌🏼👏🏼❣️
Anxiety isn't just a tough thing to talk about, but society still demonizes mental health instead of embracing it and being open about how everyone is struggling. Overthinking is the worst and sometimes getting out of your own head is really really tough. Great video and, you're a brilliant creator.
I really miss these videos! I’m sure after doing this for years, it can get mundane and tiring so I’ll never blame you for taking a hiatus, but these simple videos are my favorite from you! The videos from back in Indiana when Ethan was finishing college were the highlight of my life at the time. Watching you guys play tennis or penny board or just making dinner after picking him up from school gave me so much joy. The simple happiness you guys had and showed really radiated out to those who watched.
I've missed you & Ethan. It's just nice listening to you & your thoughts. Love you.
All my best friends and me have same issues with anxiety, I guess that's the part of growin' up. We're all in age 20's. We're still afraid of getting older, we're not ready with all demands in our life like exams at school, deadlines on work and so on. Feels like we're burdened by obligations. And we realize that we feel more alone as we getting older. We're not ready for tomorrow, not ready to be independent, responsible and to be an adult! But hey, no one is ready I guess, no one wants to be alone. All the things that we could do is just to stay positive and realize that is all just in your head. Don't let those negativities consume our mind. Be present, take a deep breath and hold on. Be open to those possibilities in the future and be nice to yourself. Everything is gonna be fine. I keep telling myself those sentences, over and over untill I get fine again. I like to talk about this because it gets me better also, especially with people who are important to me, like you. Thanks for this!
I really loved the authenticity of this video. I always enjoy it when you guys just speak what's on your mind and share your thoughts
I love this video. Mark, thank you for your honesty and for just being you. Same here dude, on literally everything you talked about. Keep on being awesome and I love the idea of interviewing people!
You saying, "we all have to evolve and do what makes us happy" really hit home for me. Turning 25 next month and I have all this anxiety about my career and life in general. I love this video and this type of content because it's so organic and much more relatable than you'd think. Love to see you happy and create this kind of stuff, as opposed to feeling obligated to churn out a vid every week! hugs!
I just feel comfortable or relieved every time I watched your videos from the first one I have watched. Keep doing what you do, that means so much for u two and me!
Mark, I am a 24 year old and I grew up in a family that believes/teaches that being gay is wrong. I found you my senior year of high school and watched all your vidoes in like a week and I have watched pretty much every video since. You were the first gay youtuber I found and watching your videos helped me realize there was nothing wrong with me for being gay.
This was one of the few videos in a long time that I have been able to sit and watch the whole way through without skipping forward or feeling impatient. Videos like these, where the creator just sits and talks with us without a topic or reason, are what originally captivated me long ago about this platform. Thanks, Mark. We've all come so far along as far as people, and will always continue to develop every day. One quote I remind myself often: "What we are never changes. Who we are never stops changing." Much love to all you guys, and here's to the future.
You are still my number one favorite RUclipsr. Everyone struggles with anxiety and you just proved this with a very real, very personal insight. You seriously inspire me to be myself and to do what makes me happy. Thank you for that.
Absolutely loved this video !! It is comforting ( not sure if that is the correct word) to hear you speak so openly about your anxiety! It was never spoken about as I was growing up and as I am about to turn 52 ( ugh) and having dealt with it from my teenage years and continue to do so, I just wish there would of been this platform then, so I would of realized I was not alone . Thank you for sharing!! I truly hope you realize how much it helps . Keep up the amazing work!! I love your work!
Thank you for sharing and opening up mark! I’m only 15 but your someone I look up to because you share out positive vibes but at the same time it’s nice to have these sort of sit down videos because it really does help me n I’m sure other people! So thank you, love ya!
I have been watching you for years, and your videos helped me understand what I was reaching for--I was oftentimes lost while I was searching for the second part of my soul...the he that made me understand why I've been working so hard to be the best me I could be. Your videos were the boyfriend goals, the stable relationship, and you are the constantly questioning type of person that reminds me of me...never afraid to branch out in a new direction, even if it doesn't make sense initially. Thank you, for putting yourself out into the world. You've benefitted my personal journey and I hope that knowing that people like me are out there, watching what you produce faithfully benefits you in any way. Also, I hope you have a nice day!
These kind of videos are always so nice to just sit and listen to and reflect on yourself. Also I totally agree with that overthinking part, I do it way to much and its probably why I'll be bald before I can legally drink fml
Love you guys! :)
Really loved this video. Refreshing, honest, no bells and whistles and just you with your personality that (as a subscriber) we all love. Happy journey on whatever projects you continue to throw yourself into!
Dear Mark, you (and Ethan) have always been role models for me. And even though I thoroughly enjoy your more cinematic video's (as they are excellent), video's like this are so incredibly relaxing. You just seem like such a genuine guy when you are sitting there, rambling about your dreams, your passions and your problems. It's what makes all of us human. So thank you. Thank you for all the amazing content you have been putting up these years. And you do you!
This video was such a treat!! ❤️ not that your other videos aren’t - don’t get me wrong, I love your artsy drone shots, slomo-installments, etc. Your creating awesome and inspiring content! But this video really got me because it was so simple and honest. It really felt like catching up with an old friend. So thank you for opening up and for sharing this moment with us ❤️
This video helped me a ton! I’m a clarinetist and, even though I’ve been doing this for about 16 year (I’m 26 too), the process of learning pieces is so so so (insert and infinite number of so’s) frustrating and even more rewarding. This video took me to a space where I could say “Hey! You don’t have to play at 200 beats a minute today. You’ll get there.” I needed that so thanks. 😊
Over thinking - so true, caught myself doing it. Today my day got crunched, I had this meeting I wanted to (over) prepare for and the morning just blew up. Had to wing it. But it all worked out great. Some kind of magic happened, and the creativity just flew out of my brain in the moment with no prep. Time is precious and finite, and speeds up the older you get. It's nice to see you Mark, thanks for sharing.
I don’t think there’s a better way to connect to your audience than the way you just did in this video. It’s great to see just regular, every day life type chats; it not only lets us get to know you better but to also understand what kind of person you are. So many people get wrapped up in how they think everyone wants them to act rather than just being themselves. So thanks, Mark, for just being you!
Such a great video Mark! Was feeling down today, but your videos are always so refreshing, especially this one. Great topics, loved it and keep it up. You are a constant inspiration to me.
Probably your best video ever which is really saying something. You have always seemed such a nice an genuine person to me, but you come across even sweeter, more genuine and mature when you just sit down and talk.
We love You and Ethan and Olive! Always appreciate hearing from you guys and knowing you guys are okay and moving forward. Hearing conversations about your anxiety helps a lot of others feel relatable. Like you described youe admiration with your cousin, many people are nervous of fitting in themselves with the world. Knowing others feel the same way is relieving.
Watching this is like meeting a best friend after long time And talking to him about where has he been all these days so busy and telling him that I was worried about him. Then He calmly telling me his future plans and gaining my confidence and I feeling relieved. Love you Marky. Thanks for calling Olive without her this video were incomplete. Miss Ethan. Love ya Cya byeeeee.
Mark, I have been watching you and Ethan for quite some time and i even helped my brother sneak out of school to meet you guys in NYC. I just wanted to say i have loved getting to know you guys through this platform. Whether it was beautiful scenic shots or just listening to you guys work through your lives together . I find inspiration in your channel with every video
This was a great video! ESPECIALLY when you talked about the anxiety issued. Sometimes we feel the room even gets smaller. as if there is no where to go. Once you talk about or make some time of arrangement that is when you start seeing the light in the other side of the tunnel.Thank you for making this video and for always staying true to yourself.
Damn bud I'm 18 and I've literally been watching your videos since I was about 12! Such a trip to think about but it's been awesome seeing people like you out and about on media helping other confused or maybe just lonely young people. Will always support what you have going on, you're growth is beyond admirable.
This video was so refreshing. For 10 minutes I forgot about everything else going on in the world and just listened to you talk. Thanks :)
Just went through some high anxiety myself. I had a job where for 9 years I put my whole self into into it, maybe that was wrong, but it felt good to do it. The company was bought by a couple individuals who had a different vision for it and I had a very hard time. Needless to say I left and now have a new job that makes me twice as happy. Anxiety is real, it makes you feel bad and confused and a big loss of confidence. It can be overcome and you can be happy sometimes you just have to look up high enough to see the horizon and see what else is there. Mark, you da man.
I love the fact that your mind and heart work in such harmony. It’s freakin beautiful
Thank you mark you are literally the person (Channel) I go to whenever I’m feeling stressed or upset or anything negative. I now 100% believe everyday is a great day, thanks to you.
I've been watching you since the start, and your videos are so inspirational. You inspired me to come out to my family and friends. I am so grateful!
This is now one of my favourites of all of your videos - just because of its honesty. I also suffer from anxiety (am currently having a very anxious period in my life) so I TOTALLY get you. I'm a little older than you (45! Eek!) I have no wise words, except that if you're always doing *something* you'll end up achieving *something*. This specific blog is a brilliant example of that.
Hey Mark! I love your channel. You are such an inspiration to me and I just wanted to say thank you for helping me come out of the closet and be more comfortable with who I am. I’ve been watching since 2014. Thanks for being you 😋
Loved this video, Mark. I've been following you for years and I care about you like a friend and it's refreshing to hear this.
Your videos and content all over the interwebs are really special. They make me feel like I have a distant friend who pops in every once and a while to say hey and share what they’ve been learning or what’s been on their mind. You and Ethan keep being y’all. ❤️
I love this style of video. It's really cool to just see you sit down and talk about stuff. I love your other videos too but I could watch this stuff all day long.
Mark thank you for sharing this video! It nice to hear I’m not the only one that feels anxiety. ❤️
Mark, you are always amazing at the stuff that you put out there for people to see as well as the stuff that other people need to hear
Loved this video, felt like another side of you that’s so genuine and chill. Thanks for being so amazing and always bringing up others, you’re truly one of my inspirations. Been watching for years and never left a comment, so now I’m leaving one lol :)
I just want to say that this video is inspiring because i deal with anxiety its nice to know that i am not the only one and it was a nice change up from your normal videos you guys are fantastic you guys helped me in so many ways in the coming out process thank you
Thanks for touching base Mark! Glad to hear you identifying your feelings. Good luck this year and much love health and happiness.
I always love following along with you and Ethan. Keep up the positivity and genuine attitude, it goes a long way.
I watch all of your videos since 3 or 4 years ago, and i rarely comment, but now I just want you to know that I appreciate the content you put up. I love this type of candid videos.
Hey Mark, I'm glad you had a good time with your cousin. Having someone to talk with about your problems or your life in general is as much of a blessing as it is a proof of maturity. I used to be a very shy person and maybe that didn't changed too much but I was way too anxious about literally everything. I didn't like mornings at all, every time I woke up I was like 'Oh, another day which God knows what awful stuff will being to me' . So I struggled every day to pull myself together and to keep going as much as I could. But you taught me that every day is a good day and every morning is nothing but the wonderful start of another amazing day of my life. I've been watching you for less than a month and in this short amount of time you have succeeded in taking most of my anxiety away and making me happy with the person I am. For this I want to say thank you. I am happy to hear that you are feeling better and that you could open up to your cousin and to us. Never forget that everyone has his ups and downs and that you are an amazing person!
It makes me so happy that you're able to openly address a subject that affects so many people out there. Your subscribers appreciate the transparency and honesty in this. Absolutely loved this video.
So happy that your open about your anxiety. I’ve watched your channel for years, and I’ve always admired your cool/laid back attitude. Good to see just Mark every once in a while!
I've been known to over think at times as well, and it can be so exhausting and stressful. But I've learned that kind of stress is unneeded. So I rely on what I know to be so, and that everything will be worked out when it's supposed to. And with my new channel, I'm trying not to over think of what to include or whatnot. And being an ambivert itself is challenging, but your channel and videos have been inspiring. So, thank you, Mark.
Obviously I miss the vlogs but I'll always love you mark 💗 you have been such an inspiration in my life and helped me to recently come out to my parents!
I've felt pretty much the same lately, in a rut of anxiety/bleh mood with little to no motivation. I just keep telling myself to always keep looking for something that inspires me once a day, your channel being one of them. Sending you positive vibes!
Mark! Amazing! The main thing has always been that you, Ethan and Olive are happy... as long as that is the case, we are happy. 😊 Keep doing what you love because life is ‘n strange mashup of unpredictability and thats good and bad but enjoy every moment. 🦋
It's so amazing you feel so open talking to sooo many people about your emotions, I know you've been probably my greatest role model. Inspiring me to do almost everything I do. We love and support you, keep being MarkE
Hey Mark, Thanks for the candid video. I wish there was an easy answer to all this. We love you and no matter what you do we are happy that you have brought us along on so many adventures. When you start to overthink, just get up and get busy. That's the quickest way for me to stop my overthinking. Big hug for you, Ethan, and Olive.
We love it when a creator just takes the time to chat and bs about stuff ... life, their plans, goals, challenges, lessons learned, etc. When we catch ourselves saying "Yeah man, me too!" or "Gawd I need to do that." or "Nope, don't agree." it all boils down to you got us thinking. Then we go back and watch one of your more cinematic vids and sigh at the beauty you capture. Thank you for the work you put into content be it scripted or raw ... love it all.
Love this video Mark great topics you talk about here. Hope you had a great road trip experience, and are enjoying living in LA. Love your videos and seeing you and Ethan together. Its very inspiring. Me and my husband love seeing you both so young and happy like us. Have a great day. Because every day is a great one. 😀
It's great that you're focusing on photography more so in 2018, especially when dealing with anxiety. I know for me I use photography as a destresser and to curb my anxiety over shuffling work, school, and just life in general. Just do whatever makes you happy and everyone else will be happy for you! Great video!
Watched this video a little late but I am so glad that you posted it! I love your new videos, which are beautiful, but I love watching something that is so natural. It reminded me of your old videos and I felt like I could totally relate to the conversation from anxiety to trying to sort through your goals. Love this channel, it has become a comforting place for me. And I love you and Ethan. Keep doing you
*wow!* you just spoke about everything i've talked about in the course of the last 6 months . . THANK YOU for expressing your love for not just being a creator, but a fan as well. I guess I had this weird mind set of being too old to be a fan . . ? but I'm only 24 and just hearing you say that shows how ridiculous that is because it's 95% of my entertainment too. I've learned, laughed, and loved.
Thanks for being just as amazing as when I meet you at Playlist Live back in 2014! I've still haven't made it too far but I'm never giving up.
Hey Mark! I really enjoyed this video- one of the things I love most about your channel is your authenticity. It's refreshing and I love seeing the person you've grown into, and it inspires me to grow into the best version of me. I'm 18 now and was probably about 15 when I started following you guys (i don't remember exactly when I started watching, but definitely when you were in Indiana and before you guys moved in together) and it's pretty cool to me now to look back and see how I've grown a huge amount in those three years and so have you guys. I'm not sure if I'm expressing this exactly right, and obviously I'm 8 years younger than you, but I don't know- it's been cool to see you grow as a person as I've grown as a person if that makes sense? I feel almost a sense of having grown with you and again I'm not sure if these are the right words/if this sounds weird but basically I really appreciate your authenticity and your groundedness and especially when so many youtubers end up embroiled in some sort of drama or scandal I really appreciate the grounded, genuinely good people you and Ethan are and the way you've allowed your videos to reflect the fact that you've changed and matured over the years. Anyway, this has gotten really long and rambly, but you're someone I admire a lot and I appreciate your passion for your art as well as your honestly.
I love your videos! There are alot of us who deal with anxiety. And one thing I've learned is that we need to take care of ourselves when we get anxious! And it's ok to put ourselves first & take care of ourselves! Thanks for your videos & making me smile! 😊
Thank you so much for putting out content that allows you to represent your truth! I think you give off such a genuine and refreshing energy in all of your work ❤️
Mark, I love your channel since the day I found it. I appreciate all the types of videos you make. Ur personality and honesty is fantastic. I like that no topic is to uncomfortable. Pls keeping doing fabulous work
Hey Mark, it feels like I have known you forever. I really enjoyed watching you grow over the years. Just wanted to say thanks over the years for making people smile, laugh, and enjoy your videos.
Mark-Thank you for sharing yourself with us - your RUclips friends. It helps us when you share from your personal feelings. Speaking of age - I am probably one of your older followers (am 66). You and Ethan have been a source of joy, love, and encouragement to me - a gay male who was not able to "be himself" in the 60's and 70's. Keep sharing!
This is awesome, i love how original and authentic your videos are
I just loved how you kinda broke down everything laying what’s on your mind and just saying it forward. You are probably the only person on RUclips I look at your videos when you just sit down and talk about what’s going on your head because if I had a RUclips as common as yours I would probably just be sitting in front of a camera and just say what’s going on in my head because I over think about a lot but I usually write them down but I have for awhile. It’s been awhile that I have done that. Anyways I love your videos and you guys are my inspiration on everything. Love you guys!
Amen Mr. Mark. Been here for YEARS now. I'm so proud of you and Ethan! I've recently developed a lot of anxiety around like 2014...and I used to be so free. I am trying to reclaim that free-ness and so I've begun writing again. Which, ironically, was also a large part of my anxiety for a while. Thank you for always inspiring me.
Was wondering where you went! I have a hard time opening up about my anxiety with men, but it makes me feel better knowing someone I’ve always seen as confident can share the same basic struggles that I experience. Love y’all 💕
If you obsess over whether you are making the right decision, you are basically assuming that the universe will reward you for one thing and punish you for another. The universe has no fixed agenda. Once you make any decision, it works around that decision. There is no right or wrong, only a series of possibilities that shift with each thought, feeling, and action that you experience.
Joe frea that's deep dude, I like that.
Hey Mark,
I've been subscribed for years now and I just want to say, your amazing cinematography and photography has inspired me to step out of my comfort zone and take up photography. I still don't have the confidence to show off my work online as I get anxious about people who are not close to me seeing my work.
I appreciate the time you put in for your RUclips channel. Without throwing shade to other RUclipsrs, your'e one of the very few content creators on RUclips that haven't "sold out" as such. You can make a simple day out with the pup into a 10 min cinematic art work. Not very many people can do that! I appreciate your talent and honestly! Hope to see more of you in the future
I completely understand the anxiety. I also sincerely appreciate you putting your life out in the open when you feel comfortable to. It helps a lot of people, including me! Continue to be your full self!
You are so loved Mark ❤️ Thanks for being the realist! Miss these kinds of videos! Your smile is infectious. Thanks for creating content that I love and making the world a little better ❤️❤️
I just recently found your channel and in the short time I’ve viewed your vids I’ve learned quite a lot ! I’ve been applying your messages and ideas to my own life and I’ve seen an improvement in my self confidence and socializing with more people and trying to get out and do more with my life. I hope you continue to keep being you and having a good day everyday !!
Olive completes your videos, Mark! She is the happiest dog I have ever seen ❤️
I'm 25 years old, gay and born and living in Portugal, but about to move to Germany (I'm half German half Portuguese).
I totally understand you, as I started to have a lot of anxiety when something doesn't happened as planned or the wrong way, but they got worse when I started to had huge crisis of anxiety when at my previous relationship, my boyfriend was always harsh on me when he didn't liked something (sometimes only because I didn't use the best words), and worse than that was feeling anxiety while overthinking I was not enough. After living almost 1 year together with him he did a bad mistake that I discovered and I started again isolating my mind with thoughts and having a huge anxiety crisis that I couldn't even speak with him, so he decided on the own day he couldn't live with me anymore and left me alone, before he left I could say why I was having that crisis and I could calm down a littlr bit. After some weeks he said he wanted to start all over, but I couldn't, not that I didn't loved him anymore, but because I needed time to focus on me, on improving myself, on growing a stronger me able to control better my anxiety and to pursue my dreams. So here I am trying to focus on my dreams, learning how to manage better my anxiety, learning more on how to not let my overthinking mind negatively influence me, learning that we need to transform our fears in accomplishments, that every journey on our lives has a meaning, every one of them will teach us lessons and make us grow as a human being.
So yes, fortunately I could turn my case of anxiety in a big lesson. So yes Mark, I loved this video, it made me feel less alone and more understood. You sure are a blessed young man and I really love you and Ethan. I feel always more light and with a positive mind when I see both of you. You two are one of my inspirations since you started doing videos together on this channel. At one point I wanted to send a letter, but was always a little bit shy/afraid to do it...
Never kill your essence, because both of you are incredible human beings. Wish both of you all the best!
Not to make you uncomfortable, and not to be weird, but you are what I aspire to be. I love the life you made for yourself. I remember your coming out video and where you were then to where you are now. That growth makes me believe that I can do the same thing. I missed these videos and even more I missed you guys. Can't wait to see more from my favorite power couple. ❤
Love that you were being honest with us and telling us what you felt you needed to talk about. Seems to really help you out. I know I struggle a lot to hit that record button whenever I am wanting to make a video, and have had to redo the intro multiple times before I'm even satifsfied. I struggle with a lot of anxiety when I try to record and my mind just goes all over the place like a jumbled mess when the camera is going.
You and Ethan are one of my bigger inspirations when it comes to making videos.
Thanks for sharing. Always remember to make yourself happy and love yourself. If you can't do that for yourself you can't do it for anyone else.
It's so awesome to see you grow as a cinematographer and as a personal role model. Would love to see more critical conversations on your content like the talk you had with your cousin on anxiety.