My post-graduation struggle story & the YouTube silver lining
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- Опубликовано: 16 июл 2020
- Hello, dear friends!
THANK YOU FOR 18K SUBSCRIBERS!! This video is meant to be a thank you for 10K, but we've jumped to 18K just a week later!! Your love and support mean the world to me and I want to thank each and every single one of you individually!! But seeing as that’s simply not feasible, I am, instead, doing a well-deserved giveaway!
Comment something positive about yourself below. It can be a highlight of your week, an accomplishment big or small! Or maybe something happy just in general. On Monday, I will go through the comments and randomly pick someone to receive a specimen frame and a handwritten letter from me!
Thank you again and again, a thousand times over!
Big big big hugs,
Morgan
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This week I decided to take my life back in my hands. To stop listening to my family. I have been studying the GRE and looking into graduate schools. I am also looking for jobs that will allow me to move out on my own and provide for myself. I have been reading more and overall finding gratitude in every day. It has been an eye opening week for me. Feels great and your videos have helped me come in tune with my original self before covid and being stuck with my family at home. So thank you for your kindness and motivation ❤
Wooohooo, I’m SO PROUD OF YOU, Alex!! Keep following the things that give you a sense of purpose and there’s no way you can fail, despite what your family says! Sending you positivity for your job search and GRE studies ✨
I’m an young artist, and a small youtuber, I’m proud with every person that subscribes to my Chanel and every new art that I make, besides my insecurities 💖
My positive message: one thing my momma taught me from a young age is to find excitement in the little things. I’m so grateful for this lesson because I truly believe this is a key factor to feeling content with who you are / where you are. I love embracing the happiness I feel when smelling a new book.. or visiting a new place. Hearing a bird’s sing-song in the morning. Feeling the rain soak your jacket! Many wondrous, beautiful things get overlooked, so I love to try and take the time to pay close attention!
Also, ahhh!! I’m not sure if that was my name listed at 10:20, but nonetheless, it brought me so much excitement! Thank you Morgan ☺️🥰 sending love!
Country: US (Virginia)
Ahhh I LOVE this shiny bit of wisdom you’ve learned from your mom ✨ And you’ve shared so many wonderful little things 📚
You ARE the Sam I meant!! Thank you for always commenting and sharing your positivity, friend!
Also, I’m from Virginia too!
a highlight of my week happened today. I was working out and my six year old son said he was going to read to me while I work out. It was the most treasured moment to hear his little voice reading the words on the page. My heart burst.
Dear Morgan, I found your channel a couple weeks ago and started watching from the beginning. Your videos make me feel so light and happy on the days I'm really going through it with depression. You help remind me daily that this is temporary and it will be okay, I will be okay. I love that you repeat it as reassurance. You are such a beautiful soul and remind me of a Disney princess, thank you for sharing your life with us. I can't wait to keep watching💗
Since the lockdown started in the UK we have been celebrating all the birthdays on our street. My sister and I have been drawing messages out of chalk outside our neighbours houses and as a street we have come together to sing the happy birthday in the morning. This week one of our kindest neighbours had their birthday. So, my sister and I got all the kids on the street to help us create a wonderful (although slightly chaotic) piece of art. In the morning we all stood outside her house with various musical instruments ranging from recorders and trumpets to ukuleles and accordions to play happy birthday. Although the pandemic has been really hard for many people I have enjoyed seeing communities come together and bring joy to peoples lives. It has been really lovely.
I had a birthday in lockdown too. Some people on my road wrote a massive sign in chalk outside my house. It was only a small gesture but was the highlight of my day. I absolutely love that your whole street gets involved. I wish I was there to witness it!! Thank you for doing such an amazing thing, I know the impact it has on someone. Luckily, as I turned 18, I live with my parents and sister still, but I know there's so many people living alone that would have really appreciated that. Hope you are doing okay in these unfortunate circumstances, I can tell that you are the ray of light in other people's lives. - Em
emilyroserussell Thank you so much for this comment. It has really made my day! I love to hear that people on your road are doing a similar thing. :)
I could have CRIED when I saw my username on the screen. I was so giddy I clapped! haha. Your post college struggles feel so similar to my own and I needed that pep talk so badly. I think I'll order the book that you shared and see what comes of it. Thank you for sharing and encouraging. And those specimen frames are so cute!!! A recent happy thing in my life is that I have become more comfortable trying out new recipes in the kitchen, particularly sweets! I have had a lot of limiting beliefs about my abilities as a cook but I have practiced being more forgiving and have recently made creme brulee, peach cobbler, and am excited to try out crepes soon! Both dishes did not turn out perfect but I'm not beating myself up because they still tastes incredible haha. Washington, USA :)
I love this! I, too, have been experimenting in the kitchen and making lots of new things. I never knew that I could enjoy cooking! ❤️
Wow, my mouth watered at this comment! You’ve inspired me, Tinybeast! I’ve actually never made a pie before and this is something I’ve begun to want to change. I think I’ll finally do it!
Of course I had to mention you in this video- thank you for all your positivity and for being here early on 💛
That readathon made me click *subscribe*. You are such a calm, positive person and your videos calm me down. I usually put on your videos when I cook, write lesson plans or just after stressful day at work. The magical combination of music, positivity and overall energy of your videos make the stress go away. At least for a little while.
I had a VERY stressful day at work this Thursday and had a big what-am-i-doing-with-my-life crisis moment when I got home. I cried it out, snuggled my cats, put on Howl's Moving Castle and realised later that I have *SO* many things in life to be grateful for, small, but important things. Which is exactly the lesson you give to all of us watching your videos.
Hello Morgan and all! Something positive that I look forward to everyday is book tube! I have come home from work (at my relatively new job, which I'm no good at, and struggle daily with) and watch my favorite booktubers. Yep, every single evening and I love these people for sharing their favorite reads, things, and lives. They are the escape that I definitely need and lean on right now! I'd like to extend my gratitude to you Morgan, for your honesty and vulnerability sharing your post-grad experience. You know when you read a book and you feel like the author is talking directly to you? That's exactly how I felt as you shared your daily post-grad struggles. I know this phase of life can be challenging, but your video has made me feel so much lighter and less alone! I can not thank you enough, good tears my friend, good tears! So excited for you as your channel grows, can't wait for more.
And now you have nearly 31,000 you are absolutely deserving of it. Your videos and your energy are an absolute joy.
I was crying alongside you in 2018 and was at a toxic employer myself. My hair had stopped growing and I had stomach issues. So glad things looked up over the past 4 years for the both of us.
Totally relate to that feeling of post-grad uncertainty - the end of education feels like such a surreal experience because everything you're used to is over and suddenly a whole world of possibilities are open to you! However, your RUclips channel and watching it grow has been such a ray of sunshine for me, especially during this quarantine period! Sending all the good vibes over to you in the PNW and thanks for being such a light!
Exactly!! We spend our entire lives up until this point being students. It's all we know how to be! And then quite suddenly, we're pushed to be something else. It can be so very daunting, but also AMAZING.
Thank you, Ciara 💛
I discovered your channel a week or so ago and I've been watching your videos nearly everyday since! The intent and care you give to your space, loved ones, video editing, etc etc is evident, and has brought me a little more joy and insight into my own daily routines. I watched one of your videos with my mom, and she commented how interesting it is to see how other people carry out actions and habits, even in something as simple as making tea. Although we live on opposite sides of the country (I'm in Ohio) and live out different lives, it is an incredible thing to be able to feel connected like that across the internet, especially in this period of fear and isolation that is gripping the world.
Anyways... a positive highlight is that social distancing has provided me SO much more time to read, which has resulted in me reconnecting with the booktube community. I am partaking in this weeks Reading Rush and I could not be more excited!!
On Thursday I found out that i've been rehired for the job I was laid off from in March! I'm thrilled to finally have something positive happen this year!
I'm just getting out of a work burnout rut. I'm a journalist and TV news producer and working while going through a pandemic is... challenging. This week has been so far the first week in months I've been able to feel "light" again and while I can't pick a single moment, I have to say that today's socially-distanced picnic with some fellow dog owners in a nearby park brought me plenty of joy. Congratulations on your RUclips milestone! xx
Hi Morgan, my name is Diane and I’m a fellow Pacific Northwester! I’m from western Canada and I absolutely love your little corner of RUclips. I have been a quiet follower/subscriber for the past few months and I have a found a kindred spirit in you, even if I don’t know you personally. I look forward to your videos every week as they bring me so much comfort. A highlight of my week has been finding the wonder in the everyday. I love reading, and my favourite thing this week has been to read outside in my back yard. I also love going for peaceful walks in my local park. I just wanted to thank you so much for the joy and calm that you bring me and I can’t wait to continue watching your videos and see your channel grow. ❤️Diane
I recently got diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, so life has been rough, BUT I’m finally (very slowly) learning how to relive my life. It was a wake up call realizing that now I have to literally choose every day whether it’s worth living or not. RUclips is an amazing outlet for me though to help during this time! ❤️
I'm so sorry to hear that your life has been upheaved in such a troubling way. Sooo many of us take our health for granted (myself included). You've already pointed out that it's up to you to choose every day whether it's worth living. We all have this choice but you're so much more aware of it now--I hope that in time,
living with diabetes helps you make the most of everyday and, therefore, becomes more of a blessing than a curse. I hope that's not annoying to hear right now...I'm sure you're getting it a lot. Just know, that I hope the very best for you friend ❤️
Morgan Long this means so much to me! Your videos are so calming and I find myself turning to them when I start to get anxious. Thank you for your words of wisdom and positivity!
me and my three year old spent seriously all of today painting rocks with acrylic [to scatter along trails we frequent] since we have seen fun painted rocks around during quarantine and they lift our spirits and we hope they spread some joy to others!! [Canada]
I LOVE finding painted rocks on trails! They always make me smile 🤗 Thank you for spreading smiles!
Thank you for sharing your story. It truly resonated with me. My highlight from this week is that today I applied for a job! A small victory, who knows if it will go anywhere, but a big step for me. I finished uni last year, and this was supposed to be my year. My graduation was cancelled one week out. The company I wanted to work at shut down. I went into lockdown with my chaotic (but loving) little family and got nothing productive done. When the lockdown ended (I live in New Zealand where we are now mostly Covid-free, thankfully), all my family and friends slowly returned to school/uni/work. But I didn't. I struggled to get out of bed every day. I scrolled through job listings and became so discouraged; I couldn't find the will to apply for anything.
Today I finally did! Maybe tomorrow I will again. My life is my own and I want to live it! It's a long, hard road, but it's one worth walking.
Hello, Morgan!
I discovered your RUclips channel on Wednesday, and I just finished all of your posted RUclips videos from the very beginning. I became so excited and inspired when I discovered your channel. The first video I found was your three book readathon episode, and being an avid reader myself, I became overjoyed to find a RUclipsr who shared that passion. I do not commonly comment on social media, but I want to tell you that I have never watched ALL of the videos of one person’s channel, but your content, peacefulness, and inspiration really moved me, and I feel that I discovered your channel exactly when I needed to. Thank you for sharing your life with us, and truly making this world a better place with your positive energy.
Something that is a highlight of my life right now is the fact that I decided to quit my job of six years to move to Spain and teach English (hopefully the boarders open up again soon). I’ve been feeling excited about this, but also extremely nervous, but I wanted to include, even if I can’t move soon, I decided to still quit my job because it is now something that should be behind me. I really related to when you talked about the first job you had when you moved to Portland, and I want to follow in your bravery.
Thank you for the positive messages you send out, and for creating extremely calming and inspiring content.
I raise my tea mug to YOU.
Thank you.
Yay, Morgan!! What an accomplishment- 17,000 subscribers now, and still growing! SO Awesome.Thank you for sharing the story of how it all came to be. 😊
The highlight of my week has been spending some wonderful one on one time with my daughter, who will be a college freshman, and leaving “the nest” all too soon. We’ve shopped for dorm accessories, laughed over lunch, sat by the pool, taken walks...I’m savoring every last second with her, and trying to stay as positive as she has through everything. It’s hard for this mama’s heart, but often our children are our best teachers. ❤️
Though the competition has ended I still want to write a little bit since you inspired me!
I found joy this week from travelling. I live in Yorkshire UK and I adore driving over to the lakes district, it’s not too far and certainly my dream location (A house with a view of both a lake and mountain that is!). The landscape is so familiar yet I yearn to learn it. The trees feel like they have so much energy (probably because it rains 200/365 days a year) and I have a calling to stay and listen. It’s a home away from home! I want to stay and get to know the shortcuts, the hills, the best spots to swim, the perfect cafe and the blooms in spring. I feel so creative when I go for hikes and I feel very lucky to be here to experience it. It’s certainly made all the better under a hot summer sun, sweet heather nectar and salty sun cream!
I have a personal goal to make a sort of art hiking book about different mountains. I’m going onto my final year in art school so I may just make it in my free time in the studios. That seems really fun to me.
Hmm and I suppose another bit of joy I got was going shopping by myself. I had a good long look through book shops and found a really nice dress in a charity shop. I don’t often buy things (all that being mindful of what I own kind of thing) so it feels quite special to get something ‘new’. Plus I don’t often go shopping alone so it was a lot fun to do another lil challenge. Every success no matter how big leads to more opportunities, which then leads to more success!
I relate to this so much. When I graduated with a BA in English Lit I didn't think I would be able to find a job so I did the logical thing and went into the teaching program. I liked the idea of teaching but just wasn't good in the classroom (discipline). Shortly after getting a FT job (replaced a favorite teacher mid-year) I started having panic attacks everytime the bell rang. After three weeks I just had to throw in the towel - after all that work to get there! I had to take care of myself and my health. I got another job that was okay but just wasn't me. I went back to school and got an AA in Graphic Design. I really loved graphics but mostly wanted to design stuff for myself. So now I'm back in another assistant job. I feel like I'm 47 and still waiting for my career to start. So my spark is that I love to do craft stuff - sew, crochet, scrapbook. I've taken this crazy year (actually started in 2019) and am learning to make bags/purses/totes. I would love to turn that into a business but just can't visualize how I could charge what I would need to in order to make it my FT gig. But maybe it can be a combination of things. So right now I'm following my heart and doing what I love without knowing where it will lead me. It's just so hard to let go and trust. I'm going to get that book to read! Thanks for sharing your story!
I love your videos, I watch them when I’m feeling down or when I am bored or sometimes when I’m falling asleep because I get nervous when there is no sound in my room and your videos are so peaceful! One thing that has brought me joy this week is hanging out with my friend Tarin, I know she has been struggling with somethings lately so knowing I get to see her after months of quarantine is amazing. Knowings she’s happy makes me happy and she brings me joy! One other thing that’s brings me joy that I want to do more is having more time away from my phone whether it’s playing my Uke or reading. It’s hard to get away from technology but it’s also super refreshing! Raise a glass! 💕
Dearest Morgan, you are the purest ray of sunlight. Your words made me cry, but in a good way. I can't describe how it made me feel hearing you say it's all going to be ok. Thank you, you beautiful soul ❤
Hi Morgan. I absolutely love your videos, I feel like in 10 years as a RUclips viewer I’ve never seen a video that makes me FEEL the way your videos do. They make me feel like myself! Please don’t change anything about your videos - the tone, the music, the silence, the view. Finding your videos has been the light in my week 💡
The best part of my week was finally picking vegetables out of my garden! I randomly decided to grow a garden at the beginning of the summer- it’s been so nice to get outside to take care of it. I just found your channel recently, but I have loved watching through your videos!
Hi Morgan! I'm from Alberta in Canada, and this week I got to go hiking with a friend, and have a picnic. It was so fun because we were surrounded by geese and their kids and we got to watch them swimming and eating and making cuddle puddles. It was really the greatest.
Thank you so much for sharing your story. Your experience is so stirring.
I made a burn out two years ago and decided to stop my work and to follow studies to become a librarian. It was the best decision I ever took.
I started the reading rush today and I doubled my days goal! I was so so nervous but I’m really proud of myself for getting as far as I did. I’ve also been joining different Discords of streamers I love, and being part of those communities has made me so happy just in the past week.
I'm studying to take advantage of a new opportunity . Yesterday my dog fell asleep on my lap with his head tucked underneath my chin. It was magical ✨
Your story is beautiful, thank you for sharing it with us ! Your channel is a huge inspiration for me. I'm a mindfulness coach and I'm thinking about using youtube to create content that help people with anxiety and/or stress and want to enjoy more life in the present moment ! Thank you again for this channel and all your work ! 🙏🏻
You're such a ray of light on this platform Morgan! I love your videos so much and you truly deserve all 10,000 subscribers and thousands more. So happy you decided to film booktube videos :) x
Hi Morgan! My positive message; I have realised this week that I’m enough. I don’t need someone else to be happy. In the sense that I’m a single 24 year old woman, and I have everything in my life that I could possibly need. Love your videos Morgan 💖
I've never commented on a video before, but here we are! I have been very ill for a few months, not knowing what was wrong, not understanding why my body wasn't doing all the things it used to be able to do. I was recently diagnosed with something that has answered some questions, but it's still up in the air whether I can attend university in the autumn. Secondary education has been something I've been waiting for for what seems like my whole life, and the idea of not being able to go for the foreseeable future is a tad bit frightening. Watching videos like yours takes my mind off of all the fear surrounding my illness, even if it's for a short time. Thank you so much for being a light in our lives, Mo! -ZS, Canada
Hooray for 18K! You definitely deserve it! One positive thing that’s happened has been the transition to my new job. Usually change is difficult for me but I’m feeling like I’m confident and can handle whatever is thrown my way. Wishing you the best! ☺️
Thank you so much for this encouragement, Morgan. I just recently dropped out of college and moved about 8 hours away from my family with my husband and I am slowly navigating what my life should be. Your videos have become such a sweet, pocket of positivity in this wild world. So thank you so much. I will continue to allow your positivity to engulf me in these videos.
I found your videos within these last 30 days, give or take, and had never felt such relief watching someone’s videos before. Your videos have allowed me to stop and admire, something I’ve been too busy lately to do. True calmness. I am really grateful I found your channel when I did! And I’m extremely grateful you found a passion for RUclips at all because I would never have found a moment’s peace in this hectic time 💗
This week I realized that I wanted to work more on freelance photography and begin creating content to uplift myself and others around me. After that I saw someone talks about "the crossroads of should and must", and I ordered it. the day it arrived I read the entire book and began to thoughtfully make adjustments to my life to build for a brighter tomorrow. I just found your channel earlier this week and your videos are so calm and peaceful.
Congrats and may you reach 1 million by the end of the year! I watch your videos in the morning and the evening when I'm waking up and winding down. You are absolutely the sweetest human being I've ever witnessed. Your videos have brought me so much calmness in a time of turmoil and I thank you. This video showed just how wise you are and I'm probably twice your age. I have had many incredible accomplishments in my life, have a wonderful life, and am very grateful. The highlight of my week was when my husband was giving my very long hair a 1/2" trim but beforehand mistakenly cut a 7" clump off and we watched it slowly fall to the floor. We are still laughing about it. It's just hair. Thank you for sharing your life, Landon's life, and Roo's life. When I saw your pressed creations laid out on the table I gasped. I would love so much to have something in my home from such a wonderful, positive, person that would bring calmness to me each time I look at it. I am guessing you are going to be selling them soon and I cannot wait to order one! Please do not waste a give away on me. I would rather congratulate you by purchasing one as I'm sure you are in the process of setting that up soon.
You seem so so so wonderful, Paleo Pilot! I love that you and your husband were able to laugh at the hair cutting mishap. Landon once chopped a giant chunk of my hair off and I did not laugh at the time...I cried! That was 3 years ago though and now, I like to think I would be wise enough to laugh it off like you
The highlight of my week was FINALLY picking up a pen and start writing again. I took creative writing classes throughout High School and just stopped cold turkey for 5+ years. It was always my pride and joy to create a piece of work that was mine.. whether it was a poem or short story and just a few sentences. It was always magical. I’m so happy I decided to go back to this happiness. Cheers to you, Morgan!
I'm so glad you've found writing again!! I hope it continues to bring your joy ✨ Simply write for yourself, whatever and whenever you want! Something amazing will come of it, I promise. Cheers, friend!
Congrats 🥳 The highlight of my week is when you drop a new video & watching your community grow & grow. You are magical. Keep being YOU!
My highlight this week was being able to clean and re-organize every corner of my room. It is tiresome yet so satisfying to know that it’s clean. And I’m also learning how to bake bread! 💖
Honestly, the highlight of my week was watching this video. I just started crying at the 5:50 mark because you were describing exactly how I am feeling right now. I graduated this spring and I have no idea what I want to do. Watching your videos has been so comforting to me and inspired me to pick up books again. I wish I could have a long conversation with you about books, video work, tea and so much more. Thank you for being a light in my life, love from the Midwest ❤️
Oh Hannah, I can’t imagine going through it all right now! The struggles I experienced must be 10x as difficult because of COVID. Keep reading! Something you read will lead you the right way. Love yourself as best you can between now and then, everything will work out, everything will be okay ❤️
I just ordered the book you mentioned in your video, a book about hygee and a Mary Oliver poem book from Powell’s, all of which was inspired by you😊 Thank you for your reply, it means a lot ❤️
🧡 💚 💙 💛 💜 ❤️ Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful gifts with the world! Whether it's your love of books, your super cozy and comforting videos, or your bright, bubbly personality. Congrats on reaching over 10k subscribers! I moved to a new city in Australia with my partner (who is in the military) and had a really tough time settling into a new way of life away from family and friends. I can relate to so much of your story so far, especially being in a job that makes you feel less alive, and wanting to follow your own path and passions - but not wanting to disappoint anyone for choosing the path less travelled. You've inspired me to follow my own path and rediscover the simple joys that make me happy and content each and every day. Thank you from the very bottom of my heart ❤️
Hey ❤️ my highlight was as follows...with all the craziness of the world my faith in humanity was restored...I was at work, I work at a veterinary clinic, a very distraught lady appeared in our clinic clinging tightly to a blanket, inside was her beloved dog, dying, very old and she had decided to let her go and end the months of suffering. I got her moved into a room to begin the grim process, unbeknownst to her another client sat quietly in the waiting area observing all of this and as the lady got moved into a room, she went to the front desk and completely paid for her visit as well as private cremation, which I might add is not cheap. When the lady came out of the room, the other lady was long gone and wanted nothing more but to send her condolences...there are good people out there and this was just the reminder I needed...this was definitely the highlight of my week, month and possibly year! Congratulations on 10,000❤️
Ah, this. story made me tear up! Thank you so much for sharing, Sandy ❤️
My Highlight from this week is that, I attended a new church, This is my second time visiting. One of the supper nice ladies that I have met before, invited me to have lunch, with her and her mom . It was such a lovely time, and the house 🏡 is so beautiful! I felt so appreciated 🌸🌷🌻. Thankful, great full, blessed. I truly enjoyed the company and fellowship .....
I don't know how long I've been watching your videos, because I've binged watched most of them. One thing for sure though, is everytime I watch them I feel a sense of appreciation. You remind me to slow down and take in the world around me. You inspire me see the beauty in it all and you also inspire me to pick up my camera more, my book more, and to bake more. These are the small things in life that bring me the most joy, so all I can simply say is thank you so very much.
Few days ago I found your channel and I cannot explain why, but It was like meeting an old friend. If I had to choose a word to describe you I would say “delicate”. You’re like a kind breeze through the trees as I’m reading in to the woods. Good luck for everything 🍀
I moved to Portland last year, had the same experience. I love Portland, but when I got here I felt like I was lost. Could not get any jobs. Could not find what I was looking for. Then COVID happened and made things worse. But I also found comfort in RUclips and books.
Morgan!!! I am soooo proud of you; I remember coming across your channel before you had 1,000 subscribers and getting so excited when you replied to each of my comments. You are such a light in my life. Congratulations, dear. 💛
This is so exciting!! A well deserved 18K following👏 My happy moment for today was finding out that I had featured in the newspaper for an article about the bookstore that I work in! Our store has had amazing success in sales and so an article was written about our story and I was the cover image for the article! I was so excited to not only have my dream job but to be in the newspaper for it also!! All my friends and family saw it and have been sending such lovely messages all day, which is so beautiful and such an incredible reminder of the amazing and supportive people I have in my life. Feeling so incredibly blessed today. I hope everyone gets to experience the type of joy I have experienced today🎉❤
(I live in Australia so understand it would not be easy to ship here, but I figured I'd share something positive nonetheless😊)
Ah, Lily this is amazing! Your joy is contagious! Congratulations! So few of us get to work our dream jobs, I'm so glad you've found yours and that you have so many supportive people in your life. You deserve it all and then some!
Hi Morgan! I discovered your channel only a couple of days ago. On the first night, I watched a couple of videos and immediately decided to subscribe. At first, I enjoyed the simple atmosphere your videos had and as a musician, I really loved the use of classical music in your videos. But if I'm being honest, I was really inspired by how much time you made for reading. It was then that I had a light bulb moment and realized that I hadn't been making time for myself. I just recently finished my first year of university and found it hard. The stress surrounding that and COVID made me realize that I wasn't reading as much as I used to. Your videos inspired me to make a master reading list and write down all the books I want to read before the end of this year. Congratulations on reaching 10,000 subscribers. I have no doubt that you'll continue to inspire others as you've inspired me. Finding your channel was the highlight of my week. Thank you for everything; wishing you all the best in all your future endeavours❤️ Love from Toronto🇨🇦
I love your videos so much! I am a pianist studying piano performance and I teach, but I’ve gone several months of not being able to sit at a piano without having a panic attack, and this week I was able to sit down and practice and enjoy it. It was the first time in so long that I have actually felt like I was able to do what I’ve been working so hard at for ten years. Your videos are such an encouragement to me, they are a calming light in my life. Thank you💝
I’m so so so inspired by you, Serena!! Panic attacks are terrifying...and even more so when they take over something that was once so familiar and comforting to you. I know it took a lot of determination to sit down and play again- you are absolutely amazing for it! ❤️
Hi Morgan! My name is Jackie and I’m writing from New York! A positive moment from this week was finally going to my favorite bookstore after months of it being closed.
I came by your videos months ago before quarantine of you going to Powell’s. At the time it had been years since I’ve read a book for my own enjoyment. When I was younger I used to love reading and that feeling you get when nothing around you matters, and it’s just you and the story. I was stuck up with school and working all the time that I had lost that part of myself. I want to say thank you for making your videos they truly brighten up my day and they gave me back the love of reading.
Congrats on 10,000 subscribers (20,000 now whoa!) thanks for being you!!
I have been dealing with a lot of anxiety recently so I decided to put some routines in place to focus my energy into something positive. I started journaling and I’ve been reading SO many amazing books. It has been such a blessing and I’m so glad that I found your channel!
I'm so glad you've found some peace in reading and writing! I hope your routine continues to bring you positive energy ☀️
Congratulations!! I stumbled upon your channel only a few weeks ago. I have recently found myself checking your subscriber count daily. You are such a ray of positivity right now, and am rooting for you and your success. It is so nice seeing a genuine person here on you tube. Cheers and congratulations! ❤❤
Yesterday I decided to finally get out of my comfort zone and I went to a local yoga class at a nearby park. (I wore my mask to and from and we all practiced social distancing!) I used to love doing yoga, it brought me so much joy when me and my sister would go to the gym together when she lived here and we discovered yoga together. I have been so afraid to put myself out there, to be in nature, and to experience my life with great joy. When we practiced yoga, I felt how stiff my body had become after months of sitting at my desk to both work and study. I am ready to find joy like this again, to begin loving myself, to begin bettering myself, to be a part of nature - it’s been calling to me more than ever before. Your videos spark this inspiration and I am so very happy to see you succeed in something that brings you so much happiness. Thank you so much, you have no idea how much light you bring to the world 💞
Ahhh, thank you so so so much, friend! I love this comment! My most ideal version of myself would be an expert yogi and long-distance runner. I'm neither of those things. But I run a mile and stretch everyday. By the end of the year, I'll be able to say I ran 365 miles, which may be more than many long-distance runners! And hopefully in stretching everyday, I can work up the flexibility and strength to actually properly practice yoga. I find that at the point when we've made the most progress, and our discipline is about to be turned into effortless habit, it becomes hardest to continue. It's like one final test before the ultimate reward. I hope this time around, your yoga practice becomes a habit, or at least a part of your day you continue to look forward to✨
My positive experience lately has definitely come from getting back in touch with nature. I graduated and went through a break up last summer so felt incredibly lost and directionless as we had planned to live abroad, I definitely relate to your post-grad struggles. I debated a masters degree, but accepted a job (in publishing that I love) in London in February after living in the countryside my whole life. I commuted from the countryside for a month but the pandemic has meant I've had to work from home since March. Over these past few months I've appreciated nature more than ever! I feel so lucky to have found a job I love while being surrounded by the beautiful countryside! I've also just loved a slower pace of life without a commute, I've been able to enjoy the little things like slow mornings with tea and a book or long lunches in the garden. Also, your videos are beautiful, they make me want visit Portland every time! (p.s I live in the UK).
Hi Morgan. I just found your channel and am binging your videos and you have brought me such a sense of peace. Recently, I have been embracing a slower, more (social media) disconnected life - just taking in the day, *literally* smelling the roses in the garden, reading my books, tanning on my lunch break, spending time with my family. You are such a sweet soul and have deeply moved me and inspired me to improve my healthy habits and live more peacefully. Thank you 💕
The highlight for me is the fact that I am in a size 12 and wore a bathsuit for the first time in my entire adult life. I have been working so hard for two years to just get my health under control. I cried and quit many times but I kept going! Now Im healthier and feel soooo much better. I learned to love and treasure this one body I've been given 💙 CONGRATS on 18k!! You deserve it and so much more!!
Woohooo, Natasha!! I'm so happy for you! Very few people have learned to love and treasure their bodies. It's SO difficult not to compare and critique ourselves. You have inspired me, friend! Here's to feeling happy AND healthy as we are!💙
Thursday was a holiday in my country. It meant a day to celebrate to many devoted followers of La Virgen del Carmen, and a day off to my students. I’m a teacher. I teach the third and fifth grade. A day off means relaxation to many people. Not to me. This day off was a curse and a blessing at the same time. I didn’t have to connect with my students to our daily video call lessons, so I had time to do other work that the school needed from me. And I spent at leats 9 hours sitting in front of the computer, I was miserable and drained, and I had totally forgotten that my dear friends and I had made an appointment to meet through a video call to celebrate a friend whose birthday had been on Monday. So I wrapped up my work, feeling satisfied with everything that I was able to complete. I talk to my friends until late into the night (for me, 10 pm is very late), and I felt sad all of the sudden, becaude I hadn’t spent any time with my partner, who had been all through out that day very attentive to me, asking me if I needed help and checking on me regurlarly. He had a day off too. I knew he wanted to spend time with me. I told my friends I wanted to spend some time with him and I left them. I sat next to him on the couch and we talked, and I don’t remember about what, but it was fun and it was our moment. It was short, but it didn’t felt like that. I was very grateful, at that moment, of him, of having his company, love and support. That was the best moment of my Thursday and was the most positive thing of that entire day.
I am only 16 years old, but you just inspire me so so much with every video you post it leaves me feeling so inspired and wanting to do more in my life, and enjoy the little things in life, thank you for what you do, and congratulations you deserve it! it was amazing to see you grow so fast 😊
Hi! Thanks so much for your wonderful videos. You’re a bright spot in my week! Congrats on 10k! That’s great!
At 33 years old, I turned my life upside down for the love of my life and I’ve never been happier. Proof that life is unpredictable and beautiful!
Congrats again!
Thank you for this. I graduated in May and I am struggling to find my way. It can be discouraging at times to not have a job, not have have my "path" or my "future" figured out, especially during the pandemic when the job market is rough. But the more I hear advice like this I realize that it's ok to not have everything figured out. Time is on my side and I am taking the time to apply to jobs, try not to stress, and focus on my hobbies and what I love. Things are definitely stressful but I know I can make it through this tough time and come out stronger than ever. Thank you!
Earlier this year, I developed a crush on a guy. I gave my effort into the friendship but I didn’t receive what I wanted. I even lost a friend out of the situation. It broke my heart and to this day the wounds are still healing. Every time I think or talk about it, I get emotional because I gave my love to someone that didn’t show any back. I have realized that I love that I will give love to someone and not be worrying if they will give it back. Ever since this, I have been focusing on myself and learning things along the way about myself that I love.
You are so right, when it is the right person, you will not have worry if they love you back. They will undoubtedly, whole-heartedly love you back! It's such a tough lesson to learn, but we should never have to chase after someone or win their love. Love should be given freely ❤️
My positive message: after 9 years of studying at university (it was quite the struggle with multiple moments on the verge of giving up) I finally graduated this week! A beautiful silver lining and a reminder that it’s totally okay to feel knocked down by things sometimes, as long as you get back up! Thank you so much for all your wonderful and positive videos! Lots of love from Belgium
Julia Meyers congratulations!
Hello!
Not to sound cheesy, but discovering your videos this week has been a big highlight for me. I've been feeling quite lost and directionless and hopeless, and honestly you've had me tearing up quite a few times. It's been so inspiring to watch what you create and to actually feel the impact of such simple messages as "it's going to be ok". Thank YOU for that
I finished this semester's exams at uni this week and i moved to my apartement! 📕🗝 it has been a stressful, but such an exciting, productive week🌻 I had a few calm moments when I was able to read 📚, bake 🍪☕, pray 🙏❤, play my instruments 🎼🎻, be creative 🎨🎞 and dream!✨💫 Rewatching your videos after studying or working always feels like a bridge between reality and a calm, dreamy world! ☁ They calm me down AND motivate me which is such a nice combination 💗 I also went for a run again, after weeks of sitting my room studying and it worked out so much better than I expected! 🏃♀️
Tonight my best friend celebrates his birthday at his place and we are going to have a fun night at his place 🍹🍢 I am so excited for the times to come and can't wait to explore the city I am moving to even more! 🌆🚎🏞🛶 for now, I really try to make a home out of my apartement. I want it to represent my interests and be cozy and hygge 🍵🥞
I feel like something exciting is going to happen and I really feel like my life is about to change to the positive in a lot of areas of my life 🌠 i look forward to so many things like camping 🏕, vacation in the mountains🗻, seeing Harry Potter And The Cursed Child with my friend🎭⚡ and a lot of small things like long warm summer nights 🌙 exploring coffee shops 🍩☕ and boat trips on the lake! 🛶
I feel so refreshed and hope that everybody is able to feel that feeling of hope and motivation in their lifes at some point 💗🌌
I am so grateful i discovered your channel a few weeks ago. Thank you Morgan! 🕊💫 Lots of love from Europe! 🌍
This makes me SO happy, Anna!! I'm so excited for you and your new home, your new (and old) friends, and all the pleasant adventures you'll have in this chapter of your life. You are so optimistic and positive, there is no way you can fail! Continue to see the magic in your life, let your everyday excite you, you will live so long and happy 💫
@@MorganLong thank you!🌠
So something positive that has happened to me this week is that because of you I have gotten back into reading! I actually finished 2 books this week which is a big accomplishment for me and while reading, it made me feel so much better and not as stressed or down as I have been in these past few months. Then the cherry on top.... I saw your video posted today! Lol I just want to thank you for what you do and who knows you might just inspire me to join the RUclips community and help people as well 💕 God bless!
Those specimen frames are absolutely beautiful. 🍂 This week, I decided I needed a little perk-me-up, in my living room. So I bought my first house plant. 🤩🌿 Just looking at it makes me happy. 😀
Dear Morgan, your video made my heart melt and I cried a little. Your lovely smile and your sweet encouragement are exactly what I need right now. I've been feeling so isolated and lonely and your videos never fail to bring me joy! I save them up so I can watch them after I get all of my work or chores done for the day. Thank you, thank you from the bottom (and all around!) my heart. You are such a sparkling spirit and I'm so so happy that you started to make videos! So much love and hugs from New Hampshire! xoxoxo :D (P.S. The positive thing I wanted to add about myself is that I try to do something special or meaningful for someone each day. Your video really made me want to accomplish my goal of writing a children's book. I'll have to get started on that!! Also, your specimen frames are absolutely beautiful!)
This video made me cry so much. I am 25, just graduated - as you Morgan I studied languages - and discovered that this would lead me to almost nothing (plus I live in Italy, here joung people have almost no opportuinities or job applications available). And what scares me the most is to be unable to do what I truly want to do. I know I want to live with the spirit of a child, that wonder that makes every little thing special. But how... I am feeling quite hopeless, I have no job (the ones available are impossible for me to do or simply terrible to do), I can't live by myself or with my boyfriend because we can't even afford renting a house and I have a true passion for animals and nature, but can't study it at uni or work in this field because 1. no skills, 2. no job opportunities available here. I feel STUCK. I am so sorry for writing this big comment here, but I felt like needing to talk about it and maybe someone could relate. That being said, thank you for this video Mo, it still gave me a little hope! And I'm so happy that your dream has now come true, you deserve it (and I secretly hope one day I could make content like yours, that can remember people to live joyfully!) Thank you
The highlight of my week has been beginning to write my master's thesis, which is the first step in dropping out of my PhD program! It doesn't sound like a happy accomplishment, but realizing that I don't actually want to finish my doctorate and stay in academia was a BIG moment for me, since it's what I've been working towards for >5 years. Instead of being a miserable grad student for 4 more years I'm going to be coming out to my family, moving in with my girlfriend in New England, and pursuing the teaching career I want rather than the academic career that felt most prestigious.
Thanks so much for all that you share, your videos have been a huge comfort as I work on this big step in my life (and helped reignite my love of reading!)
Woohoooo, go Emmie!!! I'm SO happy and excited for you!! This is all terrifying. Seriously, it takes SO much strength and a true sense of self to reach this crossroad life. It is rare to wake up in such a way and rarer even to embrace the change and jump into the unknown. I'm so proud of you. Know that however difficult this will be, the reward will be all the more greater. My hope is that it all is surprisingly easy for you, your family, and your girlfriend and your joy is greater still 💛
I am so happy to see your chanel growing. And happy for those people who watches you and who can spend several minutes of their day with you. Thank you for filming and talking to us, ❤😊
I always want to read more books. But was struggling to find time to do it. Your videos, especially how you scheduled time to read really motivated me. Books are so precious for us. It taught me how to be myself, how to worry less, how to love myself as the way I am. I have found more joy with life after I read more books. Your channel is the highlight of my day. Thank you for your beautiful work.
Ever since covid I haven’t got to see any of my friends and this week I finally got to go to my church group and I got to worship and spend quality time with my friends that I have been waiting for!
I live in Scotland and I have been starting to buy houseplants since quarantine (I was inspired in part by seeing all of your wonderful houseplants in your videos) started and they have given me such positivity within a hard week I have been having
This week I've been super foggy. Sometimes we just have down days. So, I picked up a book. Books are always the highlight of my weeks. It's my favorite thing to escape from our world to another.
I'm so happy you have reached many of your goals. You're a breath of fresh air. I always look for your videos thank you.
You have given me so much light in the past week. I just then found your channel through your Powell's vlog:-) A highlight from yesterday is that I had to go to an event where I knew nobody (while I waited for my friends to arrive), and I am very introverted and generally scared in new, social situations. I said to myself that I could only survive if I just went ahead and introduced myself, and small talk for a few minutes. I put on my best extrovert face, and it went very well! I don't think they even noticed that I was nervous. I believed in myself! Thank you for that wonderful mantra
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Congrats on 10000!! 🎉
Highlight of my week was seeing my sisters, nieces and nephews for a few hours to celebrate my moms birthday!
Always feels good to be with family.... Have a great weekend and keep up the good work 😁
i am only 12 years old and one day i stumbled upon Morgans videos and it made me want to change the way i think and do things every day since i have watched Morgans first ever video i have had a daily routine were i meditate do yoga eat way healthier and watch a video from Morgans youtube channel and for me it has helped alot I feel way better about myself.I look up to Morgan she is so inspiring and confident.
Hi! I’m Paige! One positive thing that happened to me this week was my long distance boyfriend drove from Texas to Kansas to surprise me on my birthday! Your videos are so lovely. Thank you for sharing your college journey! It’s so comforting to know everything will be okay! ✨💛
I recently found your channel and I also want to thank you. You seem a great person, and the peace I find in your videos is sooo huge. Thanks , God bless you
I went skating with two of my sisters! There's an 10 and 13 year age difference between us, so it's sometimes difficult to find things we can all do, but this was perfect. The path we found had trees and flowers and tall grass, so it was a lovely, sunny ride for us.
Thanks for the sweetness you bring to the internet! Also, I LOVE seeing all of the outdoor shots of Oregon - I've lived in Michigan my entire life, and while it's gorgeous here, these videos really reaffirm that my top place to travel to should be the Pacific Northwest :)
Skating sounds like so much fun! I've never done it but now I really really want to try. Thank you for appreciating the nature in my videos! Seriously, the outdoors of the Pacific Northwest are exactly out of fairytales! ✨
Congrats on 18K subscribers, Morgan!!! Thank you for sharing your stories and your talents with the world :)
First of all, I just wanted to say that this video could not have come at a better time. Lately I have been struggling with intrusive thoughts, negative mostly, about having no friends or that I don't really know what I want to do with my life (I'm going to be a sophomore in college). I have had several breakdowns and it has not been easy. Although, your videos have become a true light to me, they bring me comfort and give me something to look forward too. I'm glad that I have someone to relate to about feeling stuck in this world. A positive thing that has happened in my life lately is that I just started my new job this week as working as a camp counselor with kids. I am excited to get started, and get to know the people better, & will teach me valuable life lessons. I think that it will be a good outlet if I'm ever feeling stressed, or anxious. I also wanted to mention, when I saw my name on the screen I nearly cried :,) I am so forever grateful that I discovered your channel.
Your excitement is contagious. I am thrilled for you and your RUclips journey. I have considered creating a channel for years now. I have two young children so that has kept me from doing so. (I do not want them on RUclips and it would be difficult to film without them.) YOU are the positive I would like to share. Your content is truly one of a kind. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, ideas and beautiful smile!
This week I focused my energy on my new garden. I started gardening after finding your channel and I absolutely love it.
10k is fun! I can't wait to see your channel continue to grow. You have been a constant light in my life and I know there are so many people that would benefit from your wonderful videos.
Hey Morgan my name is Abigail and I’m from California! One positive thing that happened this week was that I was able to finish a book that surprisingly became one of my favorites - The Leavers by Lisa Ko. It’s always a joy to read, it’s even a bigger joy to find books that becomes favorites!
Ah yes, what an amazing feeling it is to find a new favorite book! It’s like making a new best friend, the world seems like a happier more welcoming place 💛 Thank you for your positivity, Abigail!!
Whenever I ask people on bookstagram about their fav youtuber, you are always one of theirs. Then I discovered your channel. I now know why they like you. Congrats on your milestone.
Even though Thailand doesn't have many cases of covid at the moment. I think it's better to value ourselves and also care about others as well. We're all humans. We're friends.
I have subscribed this last week after a bit if a binge watch of your channel.
My life has done a huge back flip (lost my job after some significant mental health challenges got in the way) and I am left having to do some rediscovering of who I am and who I want to be. It has felt like I am meeting my true self for the first time, opposed to who I 'should' be. This video is what I needed to watch this morning!
I want to say thank you for your videos, I love books and I love calm music and pretty forests. It has been so good for my soul to watch you and other RUclipsrs as I explore things I love again.
I started writing this during your video - just got to the end and heard the give away, I guess all of the above has been my positive. And I am watching all the way from Australia!
Thank you for all you do.
a positive thing for me this week was making an official decision about what i want my life to look like after college, career-wise, and i am so excited for the future!
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Hi Morgan! One absolutely positive thing from this past week was finding your channel. You instantly brought a calm, comforting, relatable presence that allowed me to feel like I could breathe. And judging by all of the feedback you get, I am not alone in feeling this way! Thank you for reaching through the internet to share this magic. Sending love and gratitude from Columbus, OH. :)
My positive of the week was the realization of my role as teacher during this COVID pandemic. I have been stressing pretty much all summer about going back to school (fear). I realized I need/must be the normal for my fifth graders! Yes, the school climate and even my teaching will be different, but it’s up to me to give “my” kiddos a positive, nurturing, loving, safe space conducive to learning while instilling the joy of great literature 💜 during these ‘non’ normal times.
This is amazing Janet!! Thank you so so so much for all of your hardwork and dedication to bettering the lives of all the kiddos that come through your doors. I know that with the perspective you've shared, there's no way you can fail to provide the positive, nurturing, loving, and safe space you've described. You're an AMAZING teacher and soon the way through will be clear 💜
Hello from Ohio! Just wanted to say I love your videos and your lovely positivity. One (or few actually) positive thing that happened this week was my sister gave me a little jar of sunflowers she picked up from work. I loved them so much, it inspired me to buy a bouquet of flowers for my mama. The three of us (my sister, mama, and I) have been driving each crazy these past few month with all the uncertainty happening. Giving each other flowers reminded us that we are in this together, forever. I also loved reading all the other comments and hope the positivity keeps flowing for everyone. Thank you!
I love your videos and everything bookish! The high point of my week was navigating stairs without any pain! I had a knee replacement in January and now feel like the sky is the limit, no pain! Your specimen frames are beautiful, displays with natural elements are the best!
Congratulations on 10,000! I have recently found your channel and i have been back and watched all of your videos, they have been something cheery and positive for me through lockdown, thank you! I live in the UK and yesterday I had a friend over in my garden for socially distant pizza and prosecco. It was amazing! xx
This month I decided to restart my youtube channel. I did not know where I wanted to go with it and made peace with the fact that in my current life situation I cannot be making complex videos (due to limited time and energy capacities). That being decided I now am figuring out what's possible and it is a lot of fun. At the same time I am practicing patience, cause I do not reach as many people as I would like to. But I believe that magical things are always on their way to us. Sometimes it just takes time
Morgan!! This video is so touching. What you said you felt the pressure of what was expected of you with continuing education really hit home for me. I was really struggling with if I wanted to continue on after my current degree. I’ve decided I’m going to take a break from education after my Master’s because I’ve realized I need the break, and this video couldn’t have been more reassuring that’s a good idea. But for a positive thing, a family member sent me new tea from a local shop in NY and it’s amazing! I’m also in the US, and I really want to travel to some new places before I have to decide on my location for my job after my Master’s. But I will take a leap of faith, because, like you said, everything is going to be okay. Thank you for being a ray of sunshine! We all raise our tea mugs to you.