Reconnected: Let's Get Back to Food
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- Опубликовано: 2 сен 2023
- Three years since I left Japan. Three years and countless hours of deep digging into myself - my sense of self - and in grinding through this healing journey. Where has it taken me? And, has it taken me too far? At what point does healing become…unhealthy?
I think you saw how unhealthy I got at one point. I had a very challenging relationship with food post-Covid, and I've slowly, very slowly, been finding a way to get comfortable with what was once a big part of me, to integrate with the parts of me that I was rejecting.
But this video isn't about that. I’m going to talk about my spiritual journey, how it’s helped me, and the parts where it has not only hurt me, but also hurt those around me. Healing isn’t a binary, going from unhealthy to healthy; healing is a spectrum, and if you do too much of it, you can end up just as unhealthy as you were before.
If you’re more interested in food and travel, though, great! I'm excited about it again! I’ve got two more videos in the works. My What to Eat in Lisbon guide is filmed, and now in the editing process, and we’re filming another great food video this week as well. I hope you like them when they're ready. Back to showing you great spots to add to your list of where to eat in Lisbon and Portugal.
Much thanks to Christopher Michael @camcat for being such a huge part of this process. If you’re in Portugal and you need a film/editing guy who knows his shit, ping Camcat.pt.
Also, for those of you on the path, I’d like to share a small map of the woods I’ve walked through, and at what point I found my way out. The only way out is through. I’m working on a short book as well, which will go up on my Patreon in the coming months. I’m more than 50% done the project, which is going in a direction that I haven’t heard any of the wellness community talk about yet, except in brief passing. I’ve put together a lot of the different ideas I gathered from the many different modalities of therapy I’ve experienced and studied, different aspects of the mystic side of Buddhism, neuroscience and psychology, linguistics and emotions, longevity and health, and more. If you’re interested, please consider supporting me on / simonsbookclub .
#sintra #portgual #spirituality
what in tarnation
Lmao
Man discovers nuance and empathy
What?
Simon: tries to be philosophical
Fudgie: fuck your philosophy
Listen to Fudgie. We could all learn from dogs.
The video is really beautiful and well shot and I can appreciate some of the sentiments. Lisbon is indeed a beautiful city, but as a portuguese citizen, it does hurt me a little to hear that the community of immigrants (ex-pats is just a fancy word for immigration) is taking refuge from capitalism in Lisbon, because the city is being eaten alive by capitalism itself, and the portuguese people are less and less able to afford to live there since the prices of housing and goods and services is being driven so high, in part because of the growing ex-pat communities. Some of them don''t even pay taxes in Portugal or mingle with the locals. It's heart breaking and devastating for our economy, as more and more people are becoming homeless and gowing hungry to afford rents.
100% true 😢
Yes! Displacement is such a hard task to even understand, especially to those that arent a part of that group. Perservation of culture should be first than capitalism, which is really ironic ab this video lol (eventho i love this video too).
this is so important, keep sharing this message please! love from vienna to lisbon ❤
I recently heard that we create other versions of ourselves in order to survive/ preserve/ fight through. Then at some point it'll hit us that that version helped us get through a moment in particular where we needed that version but once we're through to the other side we have to say goodbye to that version of ourselves cuz in order to move forward that version must stay behind cuz it'll no longer bring us what we need.
This version of you is now taking the right steps forward it seems. Like you're peeling away the layers bit by bit. Nice to see you have some glimmer back. I hope you'll see that the true you has been there all along as you chip away the versions you created. I hope and pray you truly heal.
There is a lot of problems with expats in the cheaper parts of Europe hiking up prices and making it hard for locals to afford, what is that like in Lisbon? And Portugal in general? I've always wanted to move somewhere with more sun, but I don't want to do so at the cost of someone else.
It has definitely become an issue in Lisbon, as it has rapidly, very rapidly, become one of the most expensive cities for rent in Europe now, based on the news I'm hearing. It's not just too expensive for locals to afford: it's too expensive for foreigners to afford, too. I know people whose rent went up 33% last year. Landlords keep seeing this new money, and demanding more of it, and pricing people out of homes.
This is happening worldwide, it’s a deliberate agenda to make sure we all own nothing by 2030. Hence why America (and many other countries) has a wide open border and millions of immigrants and criminals flooding in. It’s about disempowering humanity and reducing our human rights and standards of living in formerly free western countries. They want us all living in a digital prison in abject poverty. Wait til they start the food shortages under the guise of fighting climate change. Fun times.
sorry to break it to you you cant thrive without it being at the cost of someone else ultimately.
Fuck I haven’t watched this channel in like 8 years I think but I always loved u guys, shit I’ve got a lot to catch up on. I guess nothing ever stays the same, but I’m gonna go through all your older videos for sure .
I went through a similar thing, dismissing emotion and story and the human element of life only alienated me from the people I loved and the world. And myself. It's a relief to hear you say it! Wishing you well, and anyone who's been through this ❤ ✨
Great camera work! I'm so glad you are not using that namaste voice (despite talking about healing, life etc.) Not really a fan of so much philosophy-like content (it's okay in small doses), but I'm looking forward to future videos!
Glad to see a bit of your humourous and light-hearted side of you again. Was worried the world of absolutes(/black and white thinking) was gonna keep you there.
Struggling with the philosophical aspect of this, but I have to compliment you on how this is filmed/directed/edited. It’s visually stunning, and a great choice of music.
Hi again, Simon! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Brought to you by Toyota.
Lol jk, the filmography looks so good that when you pull up in the forest of Sintra it actually looks like a commercial.
This isn't a car commercial? 😂
Im so excited to watch this! I spent many summers in Lisbon. I'm only a few minutes into the video but it's gorgeous already.
same here, few minutes in but had to say how excellent it is
I’m so glad to see you again. We are constantly rebuilding ourselves.
I’m in a place in my life where I feel lost. I gave everything I had and lost all. I don’t know if I’m ready to let go of all like you had the courage to, but I hope I can; and just as you, I hope I find myself again.
It’s bittersweet in every aspect, but there’s a part of me that’s glad to be able to share this experience with someone I’ll never meet. We are so small, in this vast world, we can’t help to be connected.
Much Love.
Sorry I posted this comment on the middle of your video, but just heard you say you went too far, and one last thing I’ll say is I think that’s where my problem lies. When I find something, I go balls deep - I lose myself in it.
Natural human condition? Lol idk. I live in the binary where I should be able to scale the full spectrum of it all.
Anyways, sorry and thank you again for posting. I can’t wait to see more of your videos and projects.
Hey friend. I'm glad to see you start dipping your toes into thinking critically about capitalism, but calling expats in lisbon "refugees of capitalism" isn't the best take. I absolutely understand what you mean: capitalism has convinced us that our lives should be dedicated to working, and a lot of people are waking up from that way of thinking. However, expats have only been able to escape the rat race and move to Lisbon because they are much wealthier than the average Portuguese citizen, and by moving en masse to Lisbon they have driven up the price of real estate and rent so much that Lisbon is officially the most expensive city to live in in Europe. Average rents for a 1 bed apartment range from 1500-2000€, whereas the minimum wage is 700€, and the median wage 900€. People as old as in their late 20s cannot afford to move out. Students from outside Lisbon sleep on floors to study in Lisbon. No one can buy a house. Immigrants sleep 10 in a room.
If these things shock and outrage you as much as they do us, we'd be very happy to have you join us at the protest taking place on Sep 30, starting in Alameda, at 15h. Come join the fight.
I hear your frustration with my language here, and I can understand that. Expats have privileges that locals don’t have, and in fleeing their own damaging careers, they’re fleeing to places where others are being pushed out. This idea of rich foreigners being refugees cheapens the struggles that refugees go through. I get that, and I thank you for raising that to my attention.
I have one sense of hesitation in me, and I’d love to hear how this sits with you. The only part of the argument I’ve heard from others is one of blaming foreigners for raising the prices of housing, and not holding landlords accountable for jacking up their prices. Foreigners aren’t volunteering to overpay. It’s not like a foreigner saw a T1 priced at 800 a month and volunteered to pay 2k. A friend of mine had their rent raised 33% last year, even when the landlord was made aware that the law only allows for a 2-3% increase.
So, is any of the language in this protest pointed at the landlord’s greed, and just the downright unethical practice of buying up housing and making people pay rent higher than the landlord’s mortgage? I’m sensitive to every country’s sense of xenophobia, as foreigners are always easier to blame.
Please tell me more, or show me where I can learn more about this, and I’d be down to join you on that fight for affordable housing.
In fact, I’ve been wanting to do an episode talking about this issue, and to shed more light on it. Let’s talk more about it. Would you be down to message me on Instagram?
@@eatyourkimchi hell yea man just messaged you
For the first time in a while i recognise you again, really happy to see you go back to this kind of content. Excited to see what's next!
What camera was this filmed on and what lenses and ND Filters did you use
I love the introspection. Left me feeling very hopeful and excited for the future. Looking forward to seeing more soon.
Show us the food, show us the fooood!!🎉🎉
Beautiful cinematography
hi simon, i just wanna say that this is one of the first videos where i feel connected to you again and understand what you are trying to say. also beautiful shots!
Thank you for saying that. I feel like I've gone so far off the deep end with my thoughts that it's hard for people to relate. I know I've felt that in some of the talks I've had with people, who couldn't connect with what I'm feeling.
This was tough for me to write and share. Thank you for connecting with what's alive in me, and for writing a comment to let me know ❤️
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Loved this video!!!! Really looking forward to the next one 👍
This is really well made
As someone who has also recently moved to Portugal and was a huge fan of your food vlogs I am so excited for this! You have to come to the Fundão area when it’s cherry season! They throw a huge street party in the village of Alcongosta (which is built 700m above sea level on the side of a mountain it’s wild). They have loads of cherry based products as well as big grills and hog roasts, loads of street preformers and traditional drumming bands. We filmed there but we are a bit skint and our equipment couldn’t do it justice haha 😂 also lots of towns that are on the European cheese route in the area and they are hella tasty! This video was stunning btw loved it ❤
Please STOP coming to Lisbon. The city is starting to lose itself. Locals can't afford living in their city anymore because they can't compete with rich "digital nomads". It's honestly the saddest thing. Lisbon used to be a little hidden heaven for its locals. Now it's just another "boring rich ppl who are full of themselves" city. PLEASE I BEG OF YOU, DO NOT COME TO LISBON!!!!!
Beautifully done video Simon! Portugal looks so beautiful and I want to visit there someday!
Please STOP coming to Lisbon. The city is starting to lose itself. Locals can't afford living in their city anymore because they can't compete with rich "digital nomads". It's honestly the saddest thing. Lisbon used to be a little hidden heaven for its locals. Now it's just another "boring rich ppl who are full of themselves" city. PLEASE I BEG OF YOU, DO NOT COME TO LISBON!!!!!
you def offered up some things to think about in this vid. it was relaxing to watch the scenery, beautiful shots , with your commentary and connecting it to things probably many people may be struggling with/healing from. nicely done Simon, and thanks for some fresh perspectives.
This is so aesthetically pleasing
Yiss, we missed you! Keep up the good work! One love
This video is just so well made. I was surprised.
Interesting insights, and beautiful video. I'm looking forward to the food to come too :)
❤ this was so beautiful. Welcome back here is me hoping for more content from you and Portugal, and maybe Europe . Will be visiting Lisabon in November here is hoping for some cool ideas for food or places to visit.
Thank you! I'm working on some Google Maps now of my favorite spots around Lisbon, and I'll be sharing those soon :D
Hey Simon
So sorry for showing up this late.
The algorhythm or whatever did not show me this video until a while ago even though I am subcribed.
I really like this video. Beautiful shots and insights. The magic mysty woods deserve their name.
I myself found myself in the position of being discarded and have a lot of healing to do and yes it can be messy but we can do it. (Oh look a positive outlook sneaked into my brain yay).
I am happy for you that you have found somewhere you can heal and discover new things.
I hope things are going well for you. Summer is coming and I wish you make lots of wonderful memories!
Stunning video mate :). Beautiful scenery!
You Sir Simone are like the building, a little broken, but beautiful, and still has a story to tell. Glad to see you have come back and I can’t wait to see more. This was a wonderful video. Encore encore encore. Much love from WA state
What a gorgeous and insightful video. It is really great to see you find your center again. You can get lost in healing but then when you find yourself wow. I can't wait to see what is next for you.
I had 2 dinners at Ramiro in 3 days.. I will visit Lisbon again just for this restaurant
Wow you look great Simone! Great to see you doing videos again ☺️.
What a beautiful video, glad you have done a lot of healing. I was in Lisbon only for a 2 days so i didn’t get to see much, so looking forward to see more from you
You just described daoism & its middle path beautifully. Good luck with your future pursuits
Thank you. I'm very interested in the middle path, though I kinda find it elusive. I know the middle of a ruler, because I know the two ends of it, I know the two extremes. What are the two extremes I was in before, and how do I measure if I'm actually middle, or if I'm still shy of the center of the bullseye?
Or, is the middle path even something achievable? It might just be a constant reminder to dial back, to pull back, whenever we feel too invested in one direction, but the instructions there are unclear, too, and that sounds like avoidance of commitment in some ways.
@@eatyourkimchiYou'll feel it in your soul 😊 Keep on building that connection with your true self, and eventually your inner compass will recalibrate. You'll find your true north, and it will be the perfect fit
@@eatyourkimchi I think it’s a useful concept to always keep in mind and, like you said, remind ourselves to pull back from extremes, and always be cognizant of the consequences of our actions, because for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. But I wouldn’t overthink it too much because then you risk going into another extreme/pigeon hole.
Really well done video Simon. You’ve come such a long way!
You went much deeper than me with meditation/free will/therapy/narrative self, but I totally relate to what you are saying here. I feel like the path I’ve been on the last 10 years has a similar shape to yours in some ways. Because I agree, like literally everything, it can go too far and stop being a positive practice. My thinking these days is that it is perfectly fine to believe stories, even irrational stories, if they produce positive outcomes and do not harm others. My views on traditional religions has 180’d. Not that I’m religious, but I do not look down upon religious thinking anymore. I really appreciate hearing your perspective here because it’s not one I hear much of these days. Best of luck with the reconnection! I’ll be watching, especially when the videos are this high quality!
I'm glad you resonate with this message. All stories and truths can fall apart under enough scrutiny, given enough time and questions. Eventually we have to stop this digging, and just pick a story and run with it, even if we know it's built on shaky foundation.
The first half of the video was beautiful, touching, and thought provoking, and then the second was hysterical and homey. I'm so ready for this next chapter of content.
Really love the cinematography in this! Although some shots made me think this was going to turn into a Toyota commercial😁 No shade whatsoever, thank you for still openly sharing all of your journey with us and can't wait for more videos! Sending lots of pets to Fudgy 😊
Hahaha. Yeah, this wasn’t sponsored by Toyota 😊
Simon, my man, this is quality content! I love this quality! Keep it up bro!
I'm glad your healing journey has brought you through what seems like the hardest time and you are on the playful side of things. Putting your healing journey on the internet seemed really hard and I can't imagine how that would mess with your head.
Simon...its been some time! But im happy 2 see you again online... Im back at it cause you are sharing again. Thank you! Keep doing you ❤
Welcome back legend, excited to see the next episode
Where can I see more?
Wow.. this was incredibly moving. People can change and become new. Recognizing their path and seeing what the real truth looks like in the actions we choose or don’t choose, be or not be. It makes me so happy to see you enjoy food again, something I followed EYK for back when I was in early adulthood. To see the joy on your face while eating such a simple item really hit it home, it brought me back home too. Thanks Simon, glad you are here.
Daaaaamn Simon! D; Such an amazing video, I'm happy to see you again
Great video Simon great to see you back thanks for sharing
What a stunning video! Thank you for taking us with you on your journey of self-discovery 😊 Looking forward to the next one!
Wow......welcome back Simon😊
Videos a little too artsy fartsy for my taste but so much better Simon. Happy to see you are well. Looking forward to more food and travel content. I don’t know much about Portugal and am excited to learn more.
Thank you. Next video is going to be less arts and farts, and more food - while still trying to show some better visuals than just my talking head videos where I talk about love and emotions...
@@eatyourkimchi I can’t wait to see your next video. Hope you have a blessed day. 😊
I won’t lie, I’m team Martina & I’ve been very critical of most of your recent videos!
This was a very welcome return to what I hope is normal behaviour. The quality of the production is fantastic & if you focus on food you may even win me back. Stay normal mate!
It feels like you're on the right track again. I hope it feels so for you aswell.
Wonderful to see you again!!! Please take time outs from time to time to enjoy life!!! And your fur baby is very beautiful!!!
Well done Simon - looking forward to more your videos
Beautiful video. Looking forward to seeing more :)
Full circle. You did it. 👏👏👏
A great prophet once said “if that’s all there is, then let’s keep dancing.” 💙
It is very cinematic, and it also reads as a documentary. I am struggling with the Nileism. Looking forward to all the food.
Welcome back Simon! Really happy for you that you got out of this dark hole and found your true self again. Really looking forward to your new journey ahead.
Great photography dude
Welcome back! Sometimes the only way around is through. Looking forward to your upcoming videos!
I loved everything about this video !!!!
This was a beautiful video Simon, glad you feel better, that journey of healing was needed, and the fact that you feel like moving forward is good news, look forward to seeing all the videos you make in the future❤️
Great comeback! Love the queijadas, i gree up eating them and everytime i eat the entire pack !! You need to try the Travesseiro in Sintra as well from a place called Piriquita
It doesn’t matter what path of healing you choose, what matters is that it works for you. Glad that you are doing ok. Portugal is amazing, one of the best spaces to heal. Take care
I Love it!!! Happy to see you Simon
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I welcome you back to the world of youtube❤. Lets all make sure you have a great time here make surr to stay your self and be happy!
I was literally wondering where you were a few days ago. Missed you Simon, and hope you make regular returns to this channel!
Simon, I’ve been a long follower on this channel for years(probably through different accounts#identitycrisis.)I’m really happy to see you be so brave in journeying through your healing process. Healing is ugly, messy, and a beautiful at the same time. Thank you for sharing your journey. I’m happy for you to land where you are at. 🎉
This made me so happy to see, sometimes our inner journey causes us to alienate those around us because we stop becoming relatable in the conquest. I’m excited to see your adventures!!
Missed ya Simon.
This was great Simon, its great seeing you evolved, part of healing is letting go of everything and its good to see you back here. I will continue to follow your content. Can't wait to see more!
the editing 100% welcome back simon.
As Krishnsmurti said,” The ego is under every rock.” “Truth is a pathless land!”-as Simon has discovered in this journey toward maturity-which is endless.❤❤❤
Sounds like you were lost after a very difficult time in your life, which is only natural, but you had to experience it to get to where you are now. I agree with some of the other comments here that as important as spirituality and also religion are, everything is good in moderation and nothing is good in over-consumption. Even too much of a good thing can be a bad thing, right? I was taught this when I was younger and it stuck with me. Helps me understand the world. The world as you said is not black and white but rather a bunch of greys, and that's part of life. Never lose sight of the golden rule when finding your path :) Wishing you the best on your journey!
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welcome to portugal the land where people heal and grow and learn come to Porto and have many francesinhas!!! enjoy our beaches enjoy our food come eat with us at our table we invite you as a long lost relative
Missed you Simon
I FUCKING LOVE THIS COMEBACK 😍😆
Good luck on your future. As your former country U lived in of what Young Chul Kim comedian say " Him Ur Nae Yo Super Power "
You sound like yourself even though I don’t know you. I just can tell.
I have to admit, some of your more recent videos were making me a bit uncomfortable. I felt almost as if I was witnessing a private conversation that I wasn’t supposed to hear.
However, I absolutely loved this video and the discomfort from the previous videos was gone. I also respect that you were willing to admit your previous content went a bit deeper than intended.
As always, I wish you the best in your healing journey, and I look forward to your future uploads.
Nice editing skills. 👍 Your style is different from past videos with your ex, but I like it more. It is more mature and serene. This video makes me want to travel to Portugal. Portugal is not covered well on RUclips so you could develop a niche market if you continue to cover the cuisine and culture of that country.
On another note, I love how dogs teach us how to live in the moment and be joyful. Thanks for showing us how Fudgy does it. :)
The cinematography and storytelling in this video is absolutely stunning and beautiful. Love this.
Welcome back.
Glad you finally snapped out of it.
Lol. Not fully snapped out of it yet, but I don’t feel as lost as before.
Really great to see you back buddy :)
Sincerely happy to see you and Fudgey are doing well. One of my favorite content creators recently visited Portugal and joked about how fresh the McDonald's was over there. Encouraged to see you challenge and contemplate the world around you. Godspeed!
Rediscovering you and the channel again after 4 years. The one thing I miss the most from this channel is the breathtaking and intentional cinematography.
Martina's talent is sorely missed, although the camera styling of the person that Simon hired is excellent, it doesn't have that style we like though.
It's been a long time since I've liked one of your videos. Looking forward to you exploring Portuguese cuisine.
Nice!!
This was great!
So many brave things here said Simon, you should be proud of yourself! 🏅 it's honestly reassuring to see you become happier and find more peace with yourself if I may say. But hope you remember there are so many people to see you grow and cheer for your accomplishments 🧡
Great video Simon! nice to have you back ❤️