I heard a saying that goes like “don’t force yourself to get into something, but find something you’re so obsessed with that you have a hard time putting it down”. This won’t apply to everyone but it’s an interesting quote. Thank you for reminding me man, your videos are very inspiring! Edit: Dang thanks for all the likes btw!!
My first answer to doing something is always a no. A lot of people are wanting food, comfort only. And loving something doesn’t mean you love the process
As I've been struggling for soooo long trying to figure out what to do with my life and ending up with work resistance as a result of me being so hard on myself to get into doing certain stuff and reading this now I'm literally crying, but thank you sooo much. ❤
After 30 years of not knowing what to do with my life, having ADHD, longing to create, but never having the ability to focus on one thing, I finally figured it out. I’ve always been drawn to music, but too afraid to fail. 10 months ago, after finding out I was going to be a dad, I bought a cheap guitar, and instantly fell in love. Something has changed in my brain. I am obsessed with my art, and can’t stop writing songs. This last year has been so beautiful, especially the little moments when I get to play my music outside with my sweet baby girl singing along ❤
wow this sounds so beautiful, it defiantly sounds like music is meant for your soul. I'm so glad it found you, keep writing and having that magic in your life
"if there's a part of you that's pushing you away from the work -- rediscover the part within you that's going to push you back" -- I needed this tonight, thank you.
That's a nothing sentence. Nothing they said was deep or profound or anything really. It's really just a matter of how much of your sanity you are willing to sacrifice. Sell your soul to the devil.
1. Have fun (have things that inpire you and work outside) 2. Get a routine to make this a regular practice, and lean in when it comes 3. Practice stillness (no music or youtube just silence) 4. Find perspective to view the beauty around you so that you can actually be able to tune in.
Well, Honestly we all know how the inspiration is not the best way to get over it... But I'm in the work and instead of just let time happen almost when My turn it's done I listen a little bit this kind of stuff and put all my energy on what I really want to, because we all as humans wants to go to the top of the hill yes that's true... Sometimes not all of us have the chance so, a little push maybe is what someone out there need. (BUT JUST GETTING MOTIVATED AND DOING NOTHING IS USELESS!!). Love att: Hazard.
Only realised recently why I was feeling so bitter and empty, because I wasn’t acting on the curiosity and ideas my brain feeds me. Past 3 years I followed others advice for my career. To do business, to get marketing skills. But I am only becoming more and more angry at the world. I think it’s because I’m not expressing my self through music.
As someone who is pursuing music because it’s their passion and is only looking into business and marketing now - those experiences certainly weren’t in vain they will serve you very well. All the best on your adventure! 😊
Same. I’ve been following the “realistic” path that everyone says is smart but I’ve grown so bitter, sad, and angry. I don’t want to be an angry person. I’m starting to focus again on my creative endeavors…that one thing that it always comes back to.
Life is about 80% suffering, 15% stagnation, 4% emptiness and 1% potential for greatness if you are willing to sacrifice everything. Don't listen to that prick.
Man comes out of nowhere, spits the meaning of life, facts about art and creativity in general like he's ascended and leaves encouraging us to enjoy the process. What a legend
Lots of what he says has also been said in the book "The artists way". I'd recommend it. This thing about not listening to music while washing the dishes, I started doing after I read the book and never stoped it. We try to fill in every single second with information so we feel productive, but its making us tired.
"You can not make art for others. You can not make art for rules. You can not make art for expectations. You have to make art from the heart and you have to make art from what you like and enjoy." so true.
i used to love drawing when i was younger, but once I started going with a media that was most popular (anime/manga style) i started hating to draw, and do commissions. I came back 5 years later missing my creativity, and now im drawing semi realism again, crocheting, and playing with clay and im loving it. It really takes a different mindset of what you want to come out of your craft. edit: i want to also add that i completely dont have social media on my phone, so i dont see it on the daily, which is why im able to step away from those high expectations.
@ jolenepham Same here, after all these years I want to get back into my creative passions. I used to draw, write, and paint. I miss it it all. Now I’m starting to get back that feeling I had before, and wish I never stopped doing art years ago.
@@jolenepham I was in the same situation for 8 years. I always loved drawing and writing but once I started scrolling thru art content/social media, I suffered w/perfectionism and it stunted my growth for a while. I’m getting back on track and lately I’ve been limiting my internet consumption, spending time outdoors just focusing on the present. I’ve also been trying new things(hobbies, traveling, new experiences)which ignited my creativity again. Taking care of your health and mental well-being is important as well.
Ughhh I feel you, I love anime art, but I also love semi realism, and cartoon art. I'll never excel in one. It feels like I'm never as good as people who are experts in one of the three
Yeah it's interesting I love anime and manga but I prefer my own art to be in a different style mostly - I've occasionally drawn fanart of characters I really connected with like Shinji Ikari from Neon Genesis Evangelion and I liked my work (both the process and the end result) and it was well received by others who saw it, but it's not really *my* style mostly I think, even though I'm really into watching anime and reading manga as a hobby? I'm really glad to hear people here are doing what feels true to them creatively and not just making stuff to fit other's expectations, I'm trying to do that too :)
I've noticed it. When you suddenly write the plot twist that even you didn't know about, the surprise, the excitement, the happiness... it's a great experience. You made me realize that not everyone gets to feel what I've felt. Artists are truly blessed. ❤
Thank you so much for this support!! It means a lot to me and I thank you for expressing this, I love that I'm able to make mission oriented content that so many others resonate with, God Bless
One phrase I repeat when I'm faced with a task that seems daunting "The difference between a professional and an amateur is the ability to show up, especially on the days you don't want to". Do you want to be an amateur, and only show up when you want to, or are you a professional who perseveres and shows up all the time! [Atomic Habits is a wonderful book, READ IT!]
I suppress it at night. Every night around 9 pm..... the magical ideas come into my field of awareness..... and I say, go to bed.... we will do it in the morning..... I inspiration is gone by morning. I can't even recall the idea. I waste the gift
yessss I resonate a lot, this too happens to me. What I try to do is journal and write down the things I am feeling in the night so at least I can act on something material in the morning. It will still be a challenge to act w will power but there's no obstacle around that. It just is and we have to confront it, but that only means it is our destiny to finally overcome it
i have a friend in a different time zone i share story ideas with. as ideas pop into my head in bed or in the evenings when im too busy to act on it i try to either send him or if completely bizzarre or unfinished or i dont want to bother him with the third idea in a night. I send a message to myself. Then i wake up in the morning with feedback or extra great ideas to act on in the morning full of coffee
@mialynnrivera3700 it's like..... "okay! It's Sunday night 🌙 at 930pm and I gotta be up for work or school early, but...... I'm in the mood to clean my room now. " Why does it hit like that. I should just embrace it and lean into it a little. A little, becomes 2 to 3 am. On a weeknight. Im getting older, man
"We write for ourselves and to be remembered" - Harlan Ellison. This is my daily reflexion for keep moving, not only for writers but also for all types of artists.
Looking at the comment section and finding out that you've replied to most of the comments earned respect for you in my heart as a creator. I really appreciate your efforts. Wishing you great success in future! Take care of yourself, and if you get to read this comment, drop a smile for this stranger, and let me know if you did, it'll make me happy that i made somebody smile.
i recently picked up crocheting on a whim and i'm so glad i did. i've been going through a tough time lately. i've been having a lot of negative and destructive thoughts mostly from trauma. your video made me realize something. loving the process of creation can help heal your soul too. i don't want to dwell in the past anymore and think about all the "what ifs" and "if onlys". crocheting makes me look towards the future. creating makes me want to keep going. thank you for this video.
wow, this is touching, art is certainly therapy because you are working with your soul and discovering beautiful truths in beautiful ways and the truth will set you free, so yes it is very healing. I wish you the very best, God Bless and DREAM ON
Being able to enjoy the work that you do is invaluable. At some point, it doesn't even feel like work. Today, I began editing videos for the apprenticeship I just started and had a great time. And I'm always eager to go back the next day. When I got home, I sketched out a whole one-page comic that I was really happy with. Previously, it would take me a few days, because I get distracted easily. I'll be finishing that up and inking it later tomorrow.
That's awesome. I also started editing videos for businesses recently as I'm starting my videography freelancing. It was a lot of fun and didn't feel like work. I enjoyed it and so it went by quickly. Was a huge gratitude check for me. Best of luck w all the work, enjoy!!
Offices are hell. I work from home permanently and I feel better than ever. If see the green of my garden and can walk outside when I need it. And that is several times a day instead of once a day for a lunch walk.
I’m 45 years old, and as an artist who is getting back into his craft after 20 plus years of no drawing it has been challenging, this video has resonated with me m, thanks for creating it
I- I watched this whole video, like 3 times, because I just can't keep my concentration fixated over something for a long time. It is not that I have a disorder or something but I get distracted very easily 😅. This video of yours just randomly popped up and I just watched it whole, as normally as I watch other videos, but then I felt like there was something that resonated in the video that I wanted to hear again. After watching it, I realized this has been one of the best videos that helped me remember what I was missing in my life. It is that, "you need to have fun and you need to have inspiration". It was really never about the resources or anything else. It has always been about falling in love with what I always wanted to do. Thank you so much for reminding me about all this. 🙏✨️
Im glad this spoke to you! The magic you find is the key. It is showing you the way and it's your soul trying to help you navigate. If there's something you feel called towards, then I recommend you pursue it and toss the other superficial distractions to the side. This is much more important. Have fun and DREAM ON
Truly building a genuine relationship with our chosen craft is something that's been on my mind lately. And I completely agree it begins with romanticizing the process. Even if that means taking it slow at first, such that we can ensure we're having fun and become increasingly committed for the epic adventure ahead. All about cultivating that creative spirit! Thank you for your work and message 🙌
Such lovely words! Thank you for the support. It's a huge adventure ahead like you're saying. Just like a videogame, love the process and what's happening and what is to come. It's a beautifully written story we're experiencing. We deserve to have fun, and we should
even if u do not love ur craft, find the joy in it. but if u really hate it, then stop. in case, u cant leave that craft, be in a state where u know you are serving the world a good cause, and be automatic, as much as possible, make it enjoyable on your own way. u can have more than one thing in your live. and never forget love, my friend. if u dont like what u doing, remember for the ones u love u are working for.
I'm not kidding, I teared up at some point watching this. I have ADHD and I constantly battle procrastination on even things I WANT to do so this gave me a new perspective! I love it, I felt it, thank you for putting it in such a way that spoke to me (and probably thousands of ppl) 🥺💞
Sir, you truly changed my perspective. As a student, I've realized I can fall in love with the learning process, which at its core, I genuinely do appreciate. I want to pursue knowledge rather than just chase grades. Thank you!
This is probably THE MOST insightful, helpful and compelling artistic inspiration videos I have ever seen. You’re so calm yet everything you say has a motivational weight to it and it really spoke to me on a deep level and made me want to commit to the lifestyle of creativity I feel I’ve lost in recent years. Thank you so much for this, I’m so excited to put what you said to practice and get back to my creative pursuits! “Creativity is a way of life” has to be one of my favorite quotes ever ❤
WOW THANK YOU! Warms my heart that this video worked so well for you on those levels. I really appreciate you expressing all of this. Couldn't be happier that the content resonates and helps, I hope you do incredible with your projects, you will. Go work on them, do what feels right, live out your creativity. It's a day to day thing, but remember we should make it enjoyable. Take care! DREAM ON
I started crying around 1:30. *Edit* I cried my eyes out the whole video. I don't know what emotions these are, but this helped. Learning to love "the process" is applicable to anything in your life right now, even if it's the worst things hurting you right now, heartbreak, rejection, failure, yourself. All of it will make you a better person if you let it. Time doesn't heal all wounds on its own, it's a process that you have to learn to love and in that you find to love yourself. I hope this helps someone, even if it's just that one person scrolling and they so happen to see this.
This was therapy. Thank you for putting into words how beautiful it is to create. Art is so amazingly beautiful and complex because it means something different to each artist. It must be celebrated for its uniqueness. You just made me ponder, man!!
EXACTLY YESS< so happy you felt that! Art truly is an incredible amazing delicacy, a wonder of a practice. Things are possible through creating and experiencing art that you can't put into words, consider it a gift that you get to create it. Best of luck, God Bless!
On your point about having fun, I'd like to add this: Fun is necessary because it gives you the ability to keep going for the long term. Obviously not every moment will be fun, because tedium is a part of mastering any complex skill, but fun is a superhack for longevity. So many people get into this "creator economy" because it seems easier than having a real job. But they don't have anything pushing them to create, and they don't have fun. So their work becomes lifeless. The process is the prize.
I will be watching this video every morning for 30 days. This is exactly the life I want to live. I want to be reminded daily so I can work on reducing my bad habits/addictions and enforcing good habits. Thank you for this beautiful video.
"don't listen to youtube videos while washing the dishes" *feels immediately called out as I am listening to this video washing the dishes* lmao so true... I haven't been able to give myself enough silence to let the creativity have space to flourish. Thanks
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I really like how you talk about the creative spirit almost as if it is a separate entity. Because it kind of feels like that. Like the overthinking "you" has to step aside to allow the creative "you" to appear and enter into the flow state. Really cool video! I subscribed
Love this❤I find strength in the knowledge that, when we sit in silence, we are quieting our brain activity-which opens the door for our training to take the lead. If you've practiced being creative with enough frequency, the synapses you form will go into autopilot when sitting in silence (and the more frequently you sit in silence, the more it will become an all-empowering cycle to source creativity from, assuredly). I can't invest in spirit with a healthy conscience when power of my mind far surpasses it❤lovely message and video😊🎉
Don't take the environment for granted. I personally simply cannot seem to focus on writing or reading when Im at home, I go out to a spot on my local city park, or a nice cafe to do so. It makes the act of consuming or creating just more fun. Something else that Im passionate about is working out, simple calisthenics, but doing it at home is just a pain. But when you hop on your bike, and reach that familiar trail in the woods, or that gorgeous path at the park... It just hits different
The timing of this video is uncanny. For so long, I struggled to enjoy my art and work because I didn't allow enough stillness or always looking for some external object to make it better. But romanticizing the process, the idea of it seemed so silly to me. But it was freeing for me. Thank you for this video.
My goodness! Just happened upon this young man and stopped because he reminded me of my son. Stayed and found wonder in his wisdom. Yes, young sir, yes to all of this. And thank you. Stay true to yourself. That is the greatest gift you can give the world.
The amount of self-reflection that happened during this video made it feel much longer than 14 minutes. Being vulnerable enough to be creative in the way I need can be so difficult in a big city and I'm realizing that I'm trying to force myself into this state while not feeling safe. Thank you for helping me to realize it.
I agree with falling in love with the process! Nothing better than that! What I struggle with personally is frustrations that come in between. Does anyone ever feel frustrated by realizing you fail to bring forward the ideas you have? Like, not having the skill-level yet to achieve your vision. Failing over and over. I think this is the trickiest part in the journey. To love the practice first! To have patience and be consistent and knowing when you are "not quite there yet, but progressing (progress can feel stagnant even when it isn´t)" and also knowing when you in fact ARE ready to share your work and move on to the next idea.
I believe every idea is meant to hit us at the time that it does so there is something to be acted upon those ideas, or else they wouldn't be coming to you. They are all leading us to the places we are meant to go, God Bless and DREAM ON
I come to your video by accident, and feel like you speak to me, been having hardship pursuing my music , but I'm always embracing the journey, just right in the moment where I feel like crying for still living in this madness world/society, your video speak to me, I've doing everything you mentioned it the video, I feel it too, thank you for sharing and giving the courage to live on for what we are pursuing.
This message really touches my heart. Thank you for these kind words, it makes me reflect a lot on my content and how else I want to inspire others like yourself in the world. I think the world tests all of us in our faith and pursuit of what we truly want to do. And it's hard to face those tests but we must do it, and we can help each other through inspiration. I listened to your song "if I could", it's so beautiful, please keep making music, you are so gifted, you should try to make more of your own music videos! I'm sure that would work very well for you. DREAM ON!
@@tozakfilming thanks for checking out, found your song on Spotify too, pretty empowering, already follow ya on Spotify and IG 🫡🫡, Embrace your dream 🙇🏻♂️🙏🏻
Thought I'd add my story here. Your video came to me on this day where I started drawing twice today after months of having the thoughts that it's stupid or that it's pointless. Today I drew and I felt more at peace and so much calmer than I have in so many months it's ridiculous. And you're absolutely correct when I was drawing things like squares or the basic shapes to build on I hated it My spirit wasn't there I was grinding. But when I just truly expressed myself today It was magical The time there wasn't any time. Ask me what time it is and I would say it was now. So your video comes at a time of growth for me of change It's a universal message to me and everyone else who has watched this video. For me that message is listen to my heart listen to my instinct on what I should draw and when I should draw. And to stick with it no matter what. This has been the best day in months for me and all it took was a little drawing.
wow powerful stuff, so happy this video helped u in any way. its so clear that you are already very in tune with the truth of what youre experiencing. Keep going, do what feels right. Best of luck with your work. Your creative spirit is talking to you and now you need to keep the momentum. Keep communicating and drawing. DREAM ON
I stopped this video midway to write in my journal: “Fun is a signal/indicator that what you are doing fuels you; that you are receiving more energy than you are using.” Thank you for inspiring that insight. ❤️
It’s a beautiful thing to enter that flow state. To be present in what’s happening as a witness to what your body is doing. Once you tap into that all sense of time and space melts away into the background. Then you come out of it super hungry, tired, thirsty or whatever.
Love this message, man. I haven’t painted in just over a year, and I recently thought of starting again. I remember the fire and excitement I had for it. I had plans to make prints and sell my art at local markets and events. I think I stopped because I felt imposter syndrome. It felt stupid calling myself an artist when I compared my paintings to art by my favorite painters. But lately I’ve had several people out of the blue ask me “do you still paint?” Which got me thinking about how I used to love it. And I want that feeling back so bad.
I feel the same way. I feel like a beginner at best. But if we don't practice how will we ever get better? And we shouldn't compare ourselves to other painters. I'm critical on myself as well. Hope this is helpful.
Thank you so much for this video. Right when I saw the title, I’m like “this dude has it figured out.” And after watching, I gotta say, you do. I’ve been stuck in a fatigue phase in my creative pursuit for a year, and it’s been damaging my mental health in a bad way, leading to me digging through existential, philosophical rabbit holes. Deep down in my heart, I know I only waste time and energy, I won’t get any meaningful growth out of these exercise in futility. However, your work shines a light on an enticing path, a new perspective to view my craft. Heartfelt thanks to you 🙏🏻
i come back to this video once in a while, to remind me why im doing what im doing, thank you for feeding this to my soul, one of many videos i recommend my friends :)
i am truly honored, this means a lot, thank so much. truth recognizes truth, keep pursuing the things you feel called to do, best wishes and enjoy your dreaming on
I'm not even an Artist but this has inspired me to look as my own work as an Art, truly profound thoughts on the creative spirit that has been put in all of us.
I feel like this kind of content helps a lot, i sleep half of the day and i scroll through the internet the other half of the day and this video made me question myself “what am i doing with my life?” Is that the life i want? And it reminded me all the things i used to do years ago and when i was obsessed with reading books but now i stopped. Idk this video made me realize that im wasting my time so much while i can do so many other things i like and i decided to stop being addicted on this phone and be addicted to other things i love (books, writing, walking etc) idk if it makes any sense but yea. I hope i will be able to do it
yes I know what you mean, our souls want to experience which is a very good thing but we can use things like the phone to fill that, but it actually doesn't fulfill our souls, though it may seem like it. Return to what you're talking about. Instead of grabbing your phone, grab a book, spend more time outside. Get back into activities. Get quiet and listen to what your soul wants you to do
These words come to me on this cold winter morning. Each keystroke, each passing moment, is like a drop in an endless ocean. Though small and seemingly insignificant in the grand scheme of things, these drops create ripples that extend beyond our own lives, reaching distant and unknown shores far beyond anything we can ever imagine. You being created in the imagine of creation are capable of transforming the mundane into the extraordinary.
one of the main thigs to getting this, by experience, I,d say its dicipline, I love to draw, but never really did it like I wanted to, and everyday I said to myself that I would draw everyday even when I didnt feel like it, I wasnt doing anything anyway, and everyday I starded putting more and more hours, I started seeing what I didnt had for procastinating so much, started having fun with it, starded to be happy to see progress, all because I drew even when I didnt want, now I draw 6+ hours a day, easily, and I love, I love it so much I could give anything to be at I am right now, what i was a month ago is already too far behind I dont even feel bad for starting early, that the point I fell into, is better to be doing late, than never doing it, hope it helps someone to understand that, it took me a long time to actually put that inside my head.
yes there is such a power in doing something repeatedly over time wen you feel that's the best thing to do. Discipline is necessary always in some form
"you find happiness in progress, not in your achievement. when you achieve it, the hapiness is gone." - this frase made me love the process and hate my goal HAHAHAHHAHA
This was a great video. Funny how all of this is so obvious but we forgot because all of the sadness and distraction around. Just discover this channel, this video really give me some good insights. Thank you.
for the past decade, if I'm feeling any of the negative feelings you mention I just put on a Jon Bellion behind the scenes. The exact videos you pull from. This film is a beautiful truth!
The part about silence and stillness reminded me a study about being "bored" makes us more creative I feel like those come from the same place. Although saying stillness sound way prettier and more positive than bored haha Also Thank you for this. I needed to remember to have fun
This is beautiful advice! Thank you! I had 3 months at the end of last year where I was without a phone or any internet. I live way out in the country and don't have a car, so I was completely cut off. All I had was my Switch and my creativity, notebooks and my laptop. This scenario just kind of happened, it wasn't planned. The Universe had orchestrated my life into isolation, but I was never alone. I made friends with the birds, chipmunks and rabbits. I ate lunch by this big basalt boulder and would talk to Gaia. And my creativity soared! I wrote some of the best poems of my life. Most of them are love poems to my partner. Some were short stories in poerty form. And a few were just inspirational imagery. I have enough that I am planning on publishing a collection of them, and I'm still writing at least 2-5 poems a week! I have a novel I've been puttering around with for years, when I was a poet all along!
After seven decades of seeking and doing, I can attest to the truths in this video essay. We can face serious loss and tragedy (and likely will at some point in our lives), but these also can be brought into the process.
I find it's forcing myself to rest and do other things to come back fresh. Sometimes the passion drives you so much and is so exciting....I've exhausted myself. This time around - as boring as I once found it...I'm aiming for Balance. It's a marathon not a race. And yeah having fun and not giving a damn! Divine inspiration usually comes when I'm not working ❤
You just inspired me! 🥰 I changed my job this year and for the first time I actually love what I am doing. Now Monday feels so exciting and all my friends can feel that I am a lot happier too!!
I loved this video! You have helped me more than 100's of videos I saw online. Being a musician myself, I could connect more to this video. Thanks man!
I discovered this video a while back, but for some reason I couldn’t finish it. Today, as I realize that I have forgotten what I love about creating and I am creating for the sake of external validation, this video comes back to me. Thank you for your words
I'm 35 now, and have been lost in this never ending spiral of denial and regret of doing what I love to do. I hope some day I'll find my way, my destiny. Thanks for your video, it was very inspiring.
I went to college because it was my dream to “be a writer”. I did 4 years, never finished, and now I’m 32, aimless/directionless and working an entry-level, dead-end job. I cringed myself out every time I wrote something, judging it as I was typing, so I just stopped. I’m sad on a level that is difficult to feel on a conscious level. It feels like I’m running through molasses when I try and create. I feel like I was an ambitious person abandoned and left to survive in a deeply uncooperative world. Right now, it feels like I’m patiently waiting for death. This is my life after I gave up on my passions.
I don't usually comment on RUclips but I really want to thank you for this video. I feel like your video came just right when I need it. Really appreciate how you view things and put them into words that truly speak to my creative self. I already subscribed and saved this video in case I need it in the future. Keep up with your amazing work. Have an amazing one wherever you are. Once again, thank you a lot.
WOw this comment really touched me, thank you so much for expressing that. It's truly a blessing to be able to make the videos I make and be able to help people everywhere in any possible way. Im so happy youre here and a part of the community. We all need to help each other and live lives we enjoy and where were doing the things we love. Thank you for the support, I wish you an incredible week. God Bless
Thank you for this awesome wisdom. A long time ago I watched this video, but the title escaped me. It's awful trying to remember a video that hits home for me amidst a wave of creativity videos, during a time when the search or the algorithm isn't in your favor. Now that I have saved your video , I'm back on track writing my novel.
great message. I've been here before and you're exactly right on. I'm making "Romanticize" my new theme. I need to fall in love with it again :) Thanks for the reminder.
Enjoying the process is something I’ve heard a lot. But I’ve never seen someone talk about it in the way you did. Everything you said spoke deeply to my soul. Thank you for creating this incredible video. Your editing and writing is so good!
I have felt so extremely connected to what you transmit, what you tell, what you generate. You really enliven that creative spirit that already exists in me, enlightening me with your ideas and bringing new ways to explore my creative processes. Leaving aside the result, loving every part of the process, falling in love with every idea and creating what you really love to do. Thank you so much for creating these videos, for transmitting from your passion, from who you really are, loving what you do. Thank you for showing what inspires you, the places where you flow, what you create, the writings that come from inside you, your ideas, your music, your way of seeing the world and thinking about it. It is very brave to show it and besides, I find your ideas as valuable as fascinating. Keep on loving what you do!
That is the kind of content I enjoy watching. It has some kind of truth and poetry vibe. Great storytelling! It really speaks with me. I could watch hours of this. Thanks for the content! I wish you the best!
this comment means so much, so great to see that my natural style of content works so well for people like you. I will continue to make these videos, thank you again! DREAM ON
5:28 I would like to add an explanation from my side, working outside you look at things, which is mostly not going to trigger any of the past memory you have, which leaves your mind blank for the action. Not true always, but sitting in the same room and seeing objects, which your memory is attached to, creates the thinking or overthinking and the procrastination. 8:10 very well put
Hi man, your video touched me because it made me realize that I have romanticized my writing of music, poems, verses, words, rhymes; thoughts. Back then, even feeding myself didn't give me an ounce of pleasure, and I wrote only to express myself, to free myself, to escape; I was severely depressed, dangerously alone. “Writing poetry can help untangle and organize your thoughts and feelings,” Hamilton said. I can say without a doubt that it saved my life on many occasions. But that's because I wrote every chance I got, and when I didn't have it too. You've made me realize how effortlessly this addiction has taken hold and that it's often a more serious priority than sleep and food for me now. I now need to achieve the same result with software-based music production as soon as possible. I'd also like to change my habit of writing on my notepad and write in a notebook instead. Same logic as going outside to work ^^ Thanks for the reminder, and keep doing you P.s: even when you're producing on your laptop, still you can try to work outside. I've already done it on a roof in summer with a few extension cords xD
Wow that's amazing to hear all about your process and Im happy you found a way to free your soul through your craft. Best of wishes to your work and thank u for the tip about using laptop outside! rooftop sounds super cool
I heard a saying that goes like “don’t force yourself to get into something, but find something you’re so obsessed with that you have a hard time putting it down”. This won’t apply to everyone but it’s an interesting quote. Thank you for reminding me man, your videos are very inspiring!
Edit: Dang thanks for all the likes btw!!
that sounds great, glad they help you man! love that saying
Damn that means I shouldn't put down my drugs
@@frog6054 😭
My first answer to doing something is always a no. A lot of people are wanting food, comfort only. And loving something doesn’t mean you love the process
As I've been struggling for soooo long trying to figure out what to do with my life and ending up with work resistance as a result of me being so hard on myself to get into doing certain stuff and reading this now I'm literally crying, but thank you sooo much. ❤
After 30 years of not knowing what to do with my life, having ADHD, longing to create, but never having the ability to focus on one thing, I finally figured it out. I’ve always been drawn to music, but too afraid to fail. 10 months ago, after finding out I was going to be a dad, I bought a cheap guitar, and instantly fell in love. Something has changed in my brain. I am obsessed with my art, and can’t stop writing songs.
This last year has been so beautiful, especially the little moments when I get to play my music outside with my sweet baby girl singing along ❤
wow this sounds so beautiful, it defiantly sounds like music is meant for your soul. I'm so glad it found you, keep writing and having that magic in your life
@@tozakfilming thank you! Love your message. You’re about to blow up!
And where do you share said music? I want to see!
Love to read this! Music is a hobby that will bring you and others joy for life 😄
@@Pure.Freaking.Meredith I’m not quite comfortable sharing it yet! I’ll post it on my channel when I’m ready!
"if there's a part of you that's pushing you away from the work -- rediscover the part within you that's going to push you back" -- I needed this tonight, thank you.
THIS, THIS EXACT COMMENT HELPED ME ALOT, thanks man
Absolutely 💯 And thanks to you too for putting this down here , in the comment section!
5 years I haven’t drawn
Yeah but ofc need to also remember not to force yourself to be hung up on the past
And how would one do that- exactly?
"You don't have to create it, all you have to do is receive it." You're a good writer.
Thank you man, appreciate that!
That's a nothing sentence. Nothing they said was deep or profound or anything really. It's really just a matter of how much of your sanity you are willing to sacrifice. Sell your soul to the devil.
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@@itshel2677”sell your soul to the devil” - yet you’re talking about a nothing sentence?
@@andydietrich3689 yeah standard mental breakdown stuff. still don't like the vid
1. Have fun (have things that inpire you and work outside)
2. Get a routine to make this a regular practice, and lean in when it comes
3. Practice stillness (no music or youtube just silence)
4. Find perspective to view the beauty around you so that you can actually be able to tune in.
I read "practice silliness" 😭😂
@@affectojfgidi1246 You know what to do.
Step One: Watch 10,000 hours of inspirational RUclips videos.
Well, Honestly we all know how the inspiration is not the best way to get over it... But I'm in the work and instead of just let time happen almost when My turn it's done I listen a little bit this kind of stuff and put all my energy on what I really want to, because we all as humans wants to go to the top of the hill yes that's true... Sometimes not all of us have the chance so, a little push maybe is what someone out there need. (BUT JUST GETTING MOTIVATED AND DOING NOTHING IS USELESS!!).
Love att: Hazard.
that all just regurgitate the same bullshit that hasn't helped anyone.
@@itshel2677 It can help someone. :'( at least one...
You should write down some of the Ideas, It helps you remember. Then apply them.
10,000 hours makes an expert
Only realised recently why I was feeling so bitter and empty, because I wasn’t acting on the curiosity and ideas my brain feeds me. Past 3 years I followed others advice for my career. To do business, to get marketing skills. But I am only becoming more and more angry at the world. I think it’s because I’m not expressing my self through music.
As someone who is pursuing music because it’s their passion and is only looking into business and marketing now - those experiences certainly weren’t in vain they will serve you very well. All the best on your adventure! 😊
Same here. Decided to finally go on the “fuck it” route and am taking a chance on my actual aspirations in life, music 🙌🏼🔥✨
@@Rozlicious27this made me smile bro , do that. Sheeet 💯💯💯
@@Rozlicious27bro I just realized we have something in common. …tell me if. U notice 😂
Same. I’ve been following the “realistic” path that everyone says is smart but I’ve grown so bitter, sad, and angry. I don’t want to be an angry person. I’m starting to focus again on my creative endeavors…that one thing that it always comes back to.
Life is 99% process 1% success. Love your life love your process.
Life is about 80% suffering, 15% stagnation, 4% emptiness and 1% potential for greatness if you are willing to sacrifice everything. Don't listen to that prick.
I'm 57 years old and love listening to young voices... you make me hopeful for our collective future. Your soul shines through here ✨️
I love this. I am 34 and I find it so inspiring and wonderful listening to the thoughts of Gen Z.
Change the wording on that first sentence bro😂
@@wordfromzic no
The soul knows no age
These words mean so much to me. I have infinite hope in the world and our future despite the obstacles we face. Your support matter so much, God bless
Man comes out of nowhere, spits the meaning of life, facts about art and creativity in general like he's ascended and leaves encouraging us to enjoy the process.
What a legend
Spot on, I was wondering wow and this is what I was looking for.
Lots of what he says has also been said in the book "The artists way". I'd recommend it. This thing about not listening to music while washing the dishes, I started doing after I read the book and never stoped it. We try to fill in every single second with information so we feel productive, but its making us tired.
"It's Not Your Creative Spirit That Grows, It's Your *Relationship* with Your Creative Spirit That Grows with Frequency" 😔 Thank you. I Needed that.
So happy that one resonated :)
i love the way you talk about "your creative spirit" as an entire character to build a relationship with
YESSS! Im glad you notice that
"You can not make art for others. You can not make art for rules. You can not make art for expectations. You have to make art from the heart and you have to make art from what you like and enjoy."
so true.
i used to love drawing when i was younger, but once I started going with a media that was most popular (anime/manga style) i started hating to draw, and do commissions. I came back 5 years later missing my creativity, and now im drawing semi realism again, crocheting, and playing with clay and im loving it. It really takes a different mindset of what you want to come out of your craft.
edit: i want to also add that i completely dont have social media on my phone, so i dont see it on the daily, which is why im able to step away from those high expectations.
It's so great that we have all this time to figure out things like this! I'm so happy for you that you're enjoying your craft again.
@ jolenepham Same here, after all these years I want to get back into my creative passions. I used to draw, write, and paint. I miss it it all. Now I’m starting to get back that feeling I had before, and wish I never stopped doing art years ago.
@@jolenepham I was in the same situation for 8 years. I always loved drawing and writing but once I started scrolling thru art content/social media, I suffered w/perfectionism and it stunted my growth for a while. I’m getting back on track and lately I’ve been limiting my internet consumption, spending time outdoors just focusing on the present. I’ve also been trying new things(hobbies, traveling, new experiences)which ignited my creativity again. Taking care of your health and mental well-being is important as well.
Ughhh I feel you, I love anime art, but I also love semi realism, and cartoon art. I'll never excel in one. It feels like I'm never as good as people who are experts in one of the three
Yeah it's interesting I love anime and manga but I prefer my own art to be in a different style mostly - I've occasionally drawn fanart of characters I really connected with like Shinji Ikari from Neon Genesis Evangelion and I liked my work (both the process and the end result) and it was well received by others who saw it, but it's not really *my* style mostly I think, even though I'm really into watching anime and reading manga as a hobby? I'm really glad to hear people here are doing what feels true to them creatively and not just making stuff to fit other's expectations, I'm trying to do that too :)
videos like this have a oddly perfect timing of showing up on your feed
I've noticed it. When you suddenly write the plot twist that even you didn't know about, the surprise, the excitement, the happiness... it's a great experience. You made me realize that not everyone gets to feel what I've felt. Artists are truly blessed. ❤
Euphoric
Similarly, The moment you connect the small details that you thought were irrelevant to each other, but instead it solidifies the link. ❤
@@TsukasaFanTc True!!!!
@@zimk99 yess
haha no
this video is gonna be one of my major turning points in life.
LETS GOOO- you got it within you
for real, i miss my creative life and i really want to get back to it. i miss the process, it's so fun
Thankyou for putting time in to encourage artists in their craft.
Thank you so much for this support!! It means a lot to me and I thank you for expressing this, I love that I'm able to make mission oriented content that so many others resonate with, God Bless
wow way to waste your money. prick hasn't said anything of value
One phrase I repeat when I'm faced with a task that seems daunting "The difference between a professional and an amateur is the ability to show up, especially on the days you don't want to". Do you want to be an amateur, and only show up when you want to, or are you a professional who perseveres and shows up all the time! [Atomic Habits is a wonderful book, READ IT!]
"Writing is like Mass, God gets mad if you don't show up." -Ernest Hemingway.
Yeah, i you don’t need to always be feeling it, but if you keep practicing and getting it in your routine you’ll start feeling it a lot more
I suppress it at night. Every night around 9 pm..... the magical ideas come into my field of awareness..... and I say, go to bed.... we will do it in the morning..... I inspiration is gone by morning. I can't even recall the idea. I waste the gift
yessss I resonate a lot, this too happens to me. What I try to do is journal and write down the things I am feeling in the night so at least I can act on something material in the morning. It will still be a challenge to act w will power but there's no obstacle around that. It just is and we have to confront it, but that only means it is our destiny to finally overcome it
i have a friend in a different time zone i share story ideas with.
as ideas pop into my head in bed or in the evenings when im too busy to act on it i try to either send him or if completely bizzarre or unfinished or i dont want to bother him with the third idea in a night.
I send a message to myself.
Then i wake up in the morning with feedback or extra great ideas to act on in the morning full of coffee
@tozakfilming I am 50 and tryingnto do this thing we call content creation.
It's hard with a full time job, 2 dogs, and a desire to create
Yes, same here!! I resonate this so much!
@mialynnrivera3700 it's like..... "okay! It's Sunday night 🌙 at 930pm and I gotta be up for work or school early, but...... I'm in the mood to clean my room now. "
Why does it hit like that. I should just embrace it and lean into it a little. A little, becomes 2 to 3 am.
On a weeknight. Im getting older, man
"We write for ourselves and to be remembered" - Harlan Ellison.
This is my daily reflexion for keep moving, not only for writers but also for all types of artists.
“If an idea strikes me, if inspiration strikes I’m not going to suppress that. I will create, if I feel called too.”
Spitting facts, I felt this shit.
You do wait for ideas or inspiration to strike, you go searching and exploring and find something to rest up and make new or to birth.
Looking at the comment section and finding out that you've replied to most of the comments earned respect for you in my heart as a creator. I really appreciate your efforts. Wishing you great success in future! Take care of yourself, and if you get to read this comment, drop a smile for this stranger, and let me know if you did, it'll make me happy that i made somebody smile.
BIG SMILES ALL AROUND! This means a lot, thank you for the love and support. I appreciate you expressing this, makes me very happy :) God Bless
I really love how u think , such a cool perspective over creativity, only people in the zone can realise smth so close to the truth
I'm glad you resonate with the message! Yes, it's about getting to the truth, exactly
i recently picked up crocheting on a whim and i'm so glad i did. i've been going through a tough time lately. i've been having a lot of negative and destructive thoughts mostly from trauma. your video made me realize something. loving the process of creation can help heal your soul too. i don't want to dwell in the past anymore and think about all the "what ifs" and "if onlys". crocheting makes me look towards the future. creating makes me want to keep going. thank you for this video.
wow, this is touching, art is certainly therapy because you are working with your soul and discovering beautiful truths in beautiful ways and the truth will set you free, so yes it is very healing. I wish you the very best, God Bless and DREAM ON
Being able to enjoy the work that you do is invaluable. At some point, it doesn't even feel like work.
Today, I began editing videos for the apprenticeship I just started and had a great time. And I'm always eager to go back the next day. When I got home, I sketched out a whole one-page comic that I was really happy with. Previously, it would take me a few days, because I get distracted easily. I'll be finishing that up and inking it later tomorrow.
That's awesome. I also started editing videos for businesses recently as I'm starting my videography freelancing. It was a lot of fun and didn't feel like work. I enjoyed it and so it went by quickly. Was a huge gratitude check for me. Best of luck w all the work, enjoy!!
You just opened my third eye with that title.
Offices are hell. I work from home permanently and I feel better than ever. If see the green of my garden and can walk outside when I need it. And that is several times a day instead of once a day for a lunch walk.
same!
I’m 45 years old, and as an artist who is getting back into his craft after 20 plus years of no drawing it has been challenging, this video has resonated with me m, thanks for creating it
This video is much better than any motivation book about how to be cool and rich and happy. This video is pure happiness
So glad this video works for you, thank you for being here :)
I- I watched this whole video, like 3 times, because I just can't keep my concentration fixated over something for a long time. It is not that I have a disorder or something but I get distracted very easily 😅.
This video of yours just randomly popped up and I just watched it whole, as normally as I watch other videos, but then I felt like there was something that resonated in the video that I wanted to hear again.
After watching it, I realized this has been one of the best videos that helped me remember what I was missing in my life. It is that, "you need to have fun and you need to have inspiration". It was really never about the resources or anything else. It has always been about falling in love with what I always wanted to do.
Thank you so much for reminding me about all this. 🙏✨️
Im glad this spoke to you! The magic you find is the key. It is showing you the way and it's your soul trying to help you navigate. If there's something you feel called towards, then I recommend you pursue it and toss the other superficial distractions to the side. This is much more important. Have fun and DREAM ON
Truly building a genuine relationship with our chosen craft is something that's been on my mind lately. And I completely agree it begins with romanticizing the process. Even if that means taking it slow at first, such that we can ensure we're having fun and become increasingly committed for the epic adventure ahead. All about cultivating that creative spirit! Thank you for your work and message 🙌
Such lovely words! Thank you for the support. It's a huge adventure ahead like you're saying. Just like a videogame, love the process and what's happening and what is to come. It's a beautifully written story we're experiencing. We deserve to have fun, and we should
Well said sir 🤝
even if u do not love ur craft, find the joy in it. but if u really hate it, then stop. in case, u cant leave that craft, be in a state where u know you are serving the world a good cause, and be automatic, as much as possible, make it enjoyable on your own way. u can have more than one thing in your live. and never forget love, my friend. if u dont like what u doing, remember for the ones u love u are working for.
I'm not kidding, I teared up at some point watching this. I have ADHD and I constantly battle procrastination on even things I WANT to do so this gave me a new perspective! I love it, I felt it, thank you for putting it in such a way that spoke to me (and probably thousands of ppl) 🥺💞
Sir, you truly changed my perspective. As a student, I've realized I can fall in love with the learning process, which at its core, I genuinely do appreciate. I want to pursue knowledge rather than just chase grades. Thank you!
This is probably THE MOST insightful, helpful and compelling artistic inspiration videos I have ever seen. You’re so calm yet everything you say has a motivational weight to it and it really spoke to me on a deep level and made me want to commit to the lifestyle of creativity I feel I’ve lost in recent years. Thank you so much for this, I’m so excited to put what you said to practice and get back to my creative pursuits!
“Creativity is a way of life” has to be one of my favorite quotes ever ❤
WOW THANK YOU! Warms my heart that this video worked so well for you on those levels. I really appreciate you expressing all of this. Couldn't be happier that the content resonates and helps, I hope you do incredible with your projects, you will. Go work on them, do what feels right, live out your creativity. It's a day to day thing, but remember we should make it enjoyable. Take care! DREAM ON
I started crying around 1:30. *Edit* I cried my eyes out the whole video. I don't know what emotions these are, but this helped.
Learning to love "the process" is applicable to anything in your life right now, even if it's the worst things hurting you right now, heartbreak, rejection, failure, yourself. All of it will make you a better person if you let it. Time doesn't heal all wounds on its own, it's a process that you have to learn to love and in that you find to love yourself. I hope this helps someone, even if it's just that one person scrolling and they so happen to see this.
This was therapy. Thank you for putting into words how beautiful it is to create. Art is so amazingly beautiful and complex because it means something different to each artist. It must be celebrated for its uniqueness. You just made me ponder, man!!
EXACTLY YESS< so happy you felt that! Art truly is an incredible amazing delicacy, a wonder of a practice. Things are possible through creating and experiencing art that you can't put into words, consider it a gift that you get to create it. Best of luck, God Bless!
The pockets of silence advice is so solid omg. Putting it into practice moving forward.
This video is very powerful that it doesn't just tell you what to do but also speaks to your heart and soul.
lovely, so happy you feel that way, truly means a lot to read, thats how I want to connect w others through my content, cheers!
On your point about having fun, I'd like to add this: Fun is necessary because it gives you the ability to keep going for the long term. Obviously not every moment will be fun, because tedium is a part of mastering any complex skill, but fun is a superhack for longevity.
So many people get into this "creator economy" because it seems easier than having a real job. But they don't have anything pushing them to create, and they don't have fun. So their work becomes lifeless.
The process is the prize.
I will be watching this video every morning for 30 days. This is exactly the life I want to live. I want to be reminded daily so I can work on reducing my bad habits/addictions and enforcing good habits. Thank you for this beautiful video.
Im happy you love it! Remember this power is within you, the video awoken something in you long before I made it!
@@tozakfilming 🙏🙏
How's it going?
"don't listen to youtube videos while washing the dishes"
*feels immediately called out as I am listening to this video washing the dishes*
lmao so true... I haven't been able to give myself enough silence to let the creativity have space to flourish. Thanks
I loved this line:
Rediscover the part of you that pushes you to work - this was so beautiful to watch today :)
Happy that stuck out! Thank you for the support :)
this video is GOLD, felt like my higher self was speaking to me
Thank you!! Listen to that guidance
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I really like how you talk about the creative spirit almost as if it is a separate entity. Because it kind of feels like that. Like the overthinking "you" has to step aside to allow the creative "you" to appear and enter into the flow state. Really cool video! I subscribed
Love this❤I find strength in the knowledge that, when we sit in silence, we are quieting our brain activity-which opens the door for our training to take the lead.
If you've practiced being creative with enough frequency, the synapses you form will go into autopilot when sitting in silence (and the more frequently you sit in silence, the more it will become an all-empowering cycle to source creativity from, assuredly).
I can't invest in spirit with a healthy conscience when power of my mind far surpasses it❤lovely message and video😊🎉
Don't take the environment for granted. I personally simply cannot seem to focus on writing or reading when Im at home, I go out to a spot on my local city park, or a nice cafe to do so. It makes the act of consuming or creating just more fun. Something else that Im passionate about is working out, simple calisthenics, but doing it at home is just a pain. But when you hop on your bike, and reach that familiar trail in the woods, or that gorgeous path at the park... It just hits different
The timing of this video is uncanny. For so long, I struggled to enjoy my art and work because I didn't allow enough stillness or always looking for some external object to make it better. But romanticizing the process, the idea of it seemed so silly to me. But it was freeing for me. Thank you for this video.
divine timing my friend, im happy you were open to this message. have that stillness and listen to the soul
My goodness! Just happened upon this young man and stopped because he reminded me of my son. Stayed and found wonder in his wisdom. Yes, young sir, yes to all of this. And thank you. Stay true to yourself. That is the greatest gift you can give the world.
Wow thank you so much for this, very touching. I appreciate the words, tell your son he's very handsome and I wish you the very best, God Bless
The amount of self-reflection that happened during this video made it feel much longer than 14 minutes. Being vulnerable enough to be creative in the way I need can be so difficult in a big city and I'm realizing that I'm trying to force myself into this state while not feeling safe. Thank you for helping me to realize it.
I agree with falling in love with the process! Nothing better than that! What I struggle with personally is frustrations that come in between.
Does anyone ever feel frustrated by realizing you fail to bring forward the ideas you have?
Like, not having the skill-level yet to achieve your vision. Failing over and over. I think this is the trickiest part in the journey. To love the practice first! To have patience and be consistent and knowing when you are "not quite there yet, but progressing (progress can feel stagnant even when it isn´t)" and also knowing when you in fact ARE ready to share your work and move on to the next idea.
I believe every idea is meant to hit us at the time that it does so there is something to be acted upon those ideas, or else they wouldn't be coming to you. They are all leading us to the places we are meant to go, God Bless and DREAM ON
I come to your video by accident, and feel like you speak to me, been having hardship pursuing my music , but I'm always embracing the journey,
just right in the moment where I feel like crying for still living in this madness world/society, your video speak to me, I've doing everything you mentioned it the video, I feel it too,
thank you for sharing and giving the courage to live on for what we are pursuing.
This message really touches my heart. Thank you for these kind words, it makes me reflect a lot on my content and how else I want to inspire others like yourself in the world. I think the world tests all of us in our faith and pursuit of what we truly want to do. And it's hard to face those tests but we must do it, and we can help each other through inspiration. I listened to your song "if I could", it's so beautiful, please keep making music, you are so gifted, you should try to make more of your own music videos! I'm sure that would work very well for you. DREAM ON!
@@tozakfilming thanks for checking out, found your song on Spotify too, pretty empowering, already follow ya on Spotify and IG 🫡🫡,
Embrace your dream 🙇🏻♂️🙏🏻
Thought I'd add my story here. Your video came to me on this day where I started drawing twice today after months of having the thoughts that it's stupid or that it's pointless. Today I drew and I felt more at peace and so much calmer than I have in so many months it's ridiculous. And you're absolutely correct when I was drawing things like squares or the basic shapes to build on I hated it My spirit wasn't there I was grinding. But when I just truly expressed myself today It was magical The time there wasn't any time. Ask me what time it is and I would say it was now. So your video comes at a time of growth for me of change It's a universal message to me and everyone else who has watched this video. For me that message is listen to my heart listen to my instinct on what I should draw and when I should draw. And to stick with it no matter what. This has been the best day in months for me and all it took was a little drawing.
wow powerful stuff, so happy this video helped u in any way. its so clear that you are already very in tune with the truth of what youre experiencing. Keep going, do what feels right. Best of luck with your work. Your creative spirit is talking to you and now you need to keep the momentum. Keep communicating and drawing. DREAM ON
This video felt like a book , I never thought I'd take notes during a youtube video. Thank you so much for these ideas and your words.
wow that's lovely, thank you so much for that, so glad you liked it!
This hit me. The silence needs to be appreciated and I haven’t been able to be in the silence for long without worrying 😬
As I sit here at 7am after another sleepless night, I really needed to hear this. Thank you.
"You have to make art or whatever work you're doing for you" This helped me a lot! Thanks!
happy that stuck out! :)
I stopped this video midway to write in my journal: “Fun is a signal/indicator that what you are doing fuels you; that you are receiving more energy than you are using.” Thank you for inspiring that insight. ❤️
amazing, so glad that resonated with you. be alert for those signals from the soul, so important to recognize
It’s a beautiful thing to enter that flow state. To be present in what’s happening as a witness to what your body is doing. Once you tap into that all sense of time and space melts away into the background.
Then you come out of it super hungry, tired, thirsty or whatever.
Love this message, man. I haven’t painted in just over a year, and I recently thought of starting again.
I remember the fire and excitement I had for it. I had plans to make prints and sell my art at local markets and events. I think I stopped because I felt imposter syndrome. It felt stupid calling myself an artist when I compared my paintings to art by my favorite painters.
But lately I’ve had several people out of the blue ask me “do you still paint?” Which got me thinking about how I used to love it.
And I want that feeling back so bad.
You can still do it it’s not over!!!
I feel the same way. I feel like a beginner at best. But if we don't practice how will we ever get better? And we shouldn't compare ourselves to other painters. I'm critical on myself as well. Hope this is helpful.
The Artist's Way changed my life. The flash of it in this video reminded me how important the Morning Pages have become to my creative process.
Thank you so much for this video. Right when I saw the title, I’m like “this dude has it figured out.” And after watching, I gotta say, you do.
I’ve been stuck in a fatigue phase in my creative pursuit for a year, and it’s been damaging my mental health in a bad way, leading to me digging through existential, philosophical rabbit holes. Deep down in my heart, I know I only waste time and energy, I won’t get any meaningful growth out of these exercise in futility. However, your work shines a light on an enticing path, a new perspective to view my craft. Heartfelt thanks to you 🙏🏻
i come back to this video once in a while, to remind me why im doing what im doing, thank you for feeding this to my soul, one of many videos i recommend my friends :)
i am truly honored, this means a lot, thank so much. truth recognizes truth, keep pursuing the things you feel called to do, best wishes and enjoy your dreaming on
I'm a musician, and your video was a fantastic experience. It really resonates. I love your music, glad I discovered you.
wow, so happy this video found you! cheers to our music! dream on
I'm not even an Artist but this has inspired me to look as my own work as an Art, truly profound thoughts on the creative spirit that has been put in all of us.
I feel like this kind of content helps a lot, i sleep half of the day and i scroll through the internet the other half of the day and this video made me question myself “what am i doing with my life?” Is that the life i want? And it reminded me all the things i used to do years ago and when i was obsessed with reading books but now i stopped. Idk this video made me realize that im wasting my time so much while i can do so many other things i like and i decided to stop being addicted on this phone and be addicted to other things i love (books, writing, walking etc) idk if it makes any sense but yea. I hope i will be able to do it
yes I know what you mean, our souls want to experience which is a very good thing but we can use things like the phone to fill that, but it actually doesn't fulfill our souls, though it may seem like it. Return to what you're talking about. Instead of grabbing your phone, grab a book, spend more time outside. Get back into activities. Get quiet and listen to what your soul wants you to do
These words come to me on this cold winter morning.
Each keystroke, each passing moment, is like a drop in an endless ocean. Though small and seemingly insignificant in the grand scheme of things, these drops create ripples that extend beyond our own lives, reaching distant and unknown shores far beyond anything we can ever imagine. You being created in the imagine of creation are capable of transforming the mundane into the extraordinary.
one of the main thigs to getting this, by experience, I,d say its dicipline, I love to draw, but never really did it like I wanted to, and everyday I said to myself that I would draw everyday even when I didnt feel like it, I wasnt doing anything anyway, and everyday I starded putting more and more hours, I started seeing what I didnt had for procastinating so much, started having fun with it, starded to be happy to see progress, all because I drew even when I didnt want, now I draw 6+ hours a day, easily, and I love, I love it so much I could give anything to be at I am right now, what i was a month ago is already too far behind I dont even feel bad for starting early, that the point I fell into, is better to be doing late, than never doing it, hope it helps someone to understand that, it took me a long time to actually put that inside my head.
yes there is such a power in doing something repeatedly over time wen you feel that's the best thing to do. Discipline is necessary always in some form
"you find happiness in progress, not in your achievement. when you achieve it, the hapiness is gone." - this frase made me love the process and hate my goal HAHAHAHHAHA
Bro!!! this video could NOT have come at a better time for me. Your message hit me hard!! Thank you🙏🏽
WOAHHH! This is great to read, thank you for mentioning that, DREAM ON
This was a great video. Funny how all of this is so obvious but we forgot because all of the sadness and distraction around. Just discover this channel, this video really give me some good insights. Thank you.
we must remember the truth as we move around in a world that disconnects us from it, glad you found the channel
for the past decade, if I'm feeling any of the negative feelings you mention I just put on a Jon Bellion behind the scenes. The exact videos you pull from. This film is a beautiful truth!
The part about silence and stillness reminded me a study about being "bored" makes us more creative I feel like those come from the same place. Although saying stillness sound way prettier and more positive than bored haha
Also Thank you for this. I needed to remember to have fun
This is beautiful advice! Thank you!
I had 3 months at the end of last year where I was without a phone or any internet. I live way out in the country and don't have a car, so I was completely cut off. All I had was my Switch and my creativity, notebooks and my laptop. This scenario just kind of happened, it wasn't planned.
The Universe had orchestrated my life into isolation, but I was never alone. I made friends with the birds, chipmunks and rabbits. I ate lunch by this big basalt boulder and would talk to Gaia.
And my creativity soared!
I wrote some of the best poems of my life. Most of them are love poems to my partner. Some were short stories in poerty form. And a few were just inspirational imagery.
I have enough that I am planning on publishing a collection of them, and I'm still writing at least 2-5 poems a week! I have a novel I've been puttering around with for years, when I was a poet all along!
she got a switch ya'll opps better watch theyselves
After seven decades of seeking and doing, I can attest to the truths in this video essay. We can face serious loss and tragedy (and likely will at some point in our lives), but these also can be brought into the process.
I find it's forcing myself to rest and do other things to come back fresh. Sometimes the passion drives you so much and is so exciting....I've exhausted myself. This time around - as boring as I once found it...I'm aiming for Balance. It's a marathon not a race. And yeah having fun and not giving a damn! Divine inspiration usually comes when I'm not working ❤
Yes I always say balance is key. Always be open to that divine inspiration, its always guiding us in perfect timing. Best of wishes
@@tozakfilming you're so great and sweet 🙏❤️
(5:45) - "The tension in my back completely disappeared at this point. Thank you for helping me relax deeper! 🙏💆♀"
Your voice makes me think if Dishonored. It's very calming.
this comment was an honor, thank you
You just inspired me! 🥰
I changed my job this year and for the first time I actually love what I am doing. Now Monday feels so exciting and all my friends can feel that I am a lot happier too!!
YAYYYY, live your best life. that is the point of it all, this makes me very happy, so important that you love what you do, best wishes, DREAM ON
@@tozakfilming ❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥
I loved this video!
You have helped me more than 100's of videos I saw online. Being a musician myself, I could connect more to this video.
Thanks man!
That's amazing to hear, Wishing you the best with your music, keep creating from the soul. Thank you for the support, DREAM ON
I discovered this video a while back, but for some reason I couldn’t finish it. Today, as I realize that I have forgotten what I love about creating and I am creating for the sake of external validation, this video comes back to me. Thank you for your words
This is exactly what we all need, to make things from our hearts, to lean into our inspirations. Beautiful production!
Every single word you say motivates me to take action into my better life. I’m sure the world appreciates you in an insurmountable way. Thanks
Thats very nice and lovely to read, thank you! Love hearing that my words resonated especially on the level you describe, appreciate your support
Love that you included Jon Bellion. I always watch his Making Ofs when I need to feel inspired to create
yea I love that his process Is documented, its all energetic, very motivating
I'm 35 now, and have been lost in this never ending spiral of denial and regret of doing what I love to do. I hope some day I'll find my way, my destiny.
Thanks for your video, it was very inspiring.
Same and also 35
I went to college because it was my dream to “be a writer”. I did 4 years, never finished, and now I’m 32, aimless/directionless and working an entry-level, dead-end job. I cringed myself out every time I wrote something, judging it as I was typing, so I just stopped. I’m sad on a level that is difficult to feel on a conscious level. It feels like I’m running through molasses when I try and create. I feel like I was an ambitious person abandoned and left to survive in a deeply uncooperative world. Right now, it feels like I’m patiently waiting for death.
This is my life after I gave up on my passions.
I don't usually comment on RUclips but I really want to thank you for this video. I feel like your video came just right when I need it. Really appreciate how you view things and put them into words that truly speak to my creative self. I already subscribed and saved this video in case I need it in the future.
Keep up with your amazing work. Have an amazing one wherever you are. Once again, thank you a lot.
WOw this comment really touched me, thank you so much for expressing that. It's truly a blessing to be able to make the videos I make and be able to help people everywhere in any possible way. Im so happy youre here and a part of the community. We all need to help each other and live lives we enjoy and where were doing the things we love. Thank you for the support, I wish you an incredible week. God Bless
Thank you for this awesome wisdom. A long time ago I watched this video, but the title escaped me. It's awful trying to remember a video that hits home for me amidst a wave of creativity videos, during a time when the search or the algorithm isn't in your favor. Now that I have saved your video , I'm back on track writing my novel.
great message. I've been here before and you're exactly right on. I'm making "Romanticize" my new theme. I need to fall in love with it again :) Thanks for the reminder.
yes, love your life
Enjoying the process is something I’ve heard a lot. But I’ve never seen someone talk about it in the way you did. Everything you said spoke deeply to my soul. Thank you for creating this incredible video. Your editing and writing is so good!
That shot with your face in between the books is excellent. Good job 👏🏼
thank you! my key light had 10 sec of battery when filming so I had to rush to get it in time lol
I have felt so extremely connected to what you transmit, what you tell, what you generate. You really enliven that creative spirit that already exists in me, enlightening me with your ideas and bringing new ways to explore my creative processes. Leaving aside the result, loving every part of the process, falling in love with every idea and creating what you really love to do. Thank you so much for creating these videos, for transmitting from your passion, from who you really are, loving what you do. Thank you for showing what inspires you, the places where you flow, what you create, the writings that come from inside you, your ideas, your music, your way of seeing the world and thinking about it. It is very brave to show it and besides, I find your ideas as valuable as fascinating. Keep on loving what you do!
"Love what you make, Make what you love"
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That is the kind of content I enjoy watching. It has some kind of truth and poetry vibe. Great storytelling! It really speaks with me. I could watch hours of this. Thanks for the content! I wish you the best!
this comment means so much, so great to see that my natural style of content works so well for people like you. I will continue to make these videos, thank you again! DREAM ON
5:28 I would like to add an explanation from my side, working outside you look at things, which is mostly not going to trigger any of the past memory you have, which leaves your mind blank for the action. Not true always, but sitting in the same room and seeing objects, which your memory is attached to, creates the thinking or overthinking and the procrastination.
8:10 very well put
Hi man, your video touched me because it made me realize that I have romanticized my writing of music, poems, verses, words, rhymes; thoughts. Back then, even feeding myself didn't give me an ounce of pleasure, and I wrote only to express myself, to free myself, to escape; I was severely depressed, dangerously alone.
“Writing poetry can help untangle and organize your thoughts and feelings,” Hamilton said. I can say without a doubt that it saved my life on many occasions. But that's because I wrote every chance I got, and when I didn't have it too. You've made me realize how effortlessly this addiction has taken hold and that it's often a more serious priority than sleep and food for me now. I now need to achieve the same result with software-based music production as soon as possible. I'd also like to change my habit of writing on my notepad and write in a notebook instead. Same logic as going outside to work ^^
Thanks for the reminder, and keep doing you
P.s: even when you're producing on your laptop, still you can try to work outside. I've already done it on a roof in summer with a few extension cords xD
Wow that's amazing to hear all about your process and Im happy you found a way to free your soul through your craft. Best of wishes to your work and thank u for the tip about using laptop outside! rooftop sounds super cool
@@tozakfilming Thanks, glad the rooftop idea clicked. Good vibes, man-keep it up o7
This is exactly what I needed to hear right now. Thanks man