Mark Laita: #1 Lesson from Humanity That Will Move You to Tears
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- Опубликовано: 19 май 2024
- Mark Laita of @SoftWhiteUnderbelly shares some of the most impactful moments he's experienced after recording thousands of people who encapsulate the deep-rooted traumas of the human condition.
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Soft White Underbelly is one of the best channels to exist on RUclips.
It's so interesting the world and people whom live in it...This channel delves into lives and truths,Keeps my brain so stimulated I had a dream of being a helper for the cause...And ended up handing out Xanax to the people of skid row...😂
100%
Absolutely!!!!!!!
Dude gave a shitload to them people
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The fact that mark got emotional when he said everything we do is out of love or fear shows his heart and genuine desire to improve humanity. That’s not something you can fake.
He cried bc he has been in fear mode.especially with The Whittakers. He feels bad for the things he has done in his life in general. too. When you get to his age in your sixties. Everything hits home that you ever have done bad. The golden years are full of different emotions that we don't even get yet... If we get to those ages.
I agree with you.
@@watchinvidzwatchinvidz7691Where did you come up with the assumption that he is in fear mode, and that he got emotional because of all the bad stuff he's done in life? That's not what he said, or what it means. Alot of people won't even understand or get what he is saying, and most of you will interpret it into something completely opposite of what was even said.
He’s a heartbeat away from being a Christian…
@@watchinvidzwatchinvidz7691 Worse than what he did to the Whittakers is what he did to Amanda. Mark is not innocent in the cause of Amanda's death, and if you listen, she told us over and over.... She tried to warn everybody, Mark IS NOT a good guy.
Mark needs & deserves a Nobel Prize
Agree
Not quite.
Mark is such a warm and caring guy who deserves more than what the negative things done and said because deep down he wanted the best for everyone he has met. He is also human and works hard at what he does.
Mark's work is the prize. And he needs a vacation😅
He deserves prison time dig deeper
Mark is a true empath. It's hard to live in this world if you're an empath.
He’s not
So true
Facts
He has empathy but is not a true empath.
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The world has no clue how important his work is
So true❤🙏
I'd say one of Mark's best attributes is the ability to listen to those he interviews without interruptions...he lets them talk & listens with his mind and heart.....that takes patience and great skill..he is one of the greatest interviewers...that is a gift that he has
Unless they go on about god.ive sent him shut a guy down mid sentence
That’s truly a gift he has been given!! Even if he’s not religious 🤷🏽♀️
@@494ava well I'm an atheist I couldn't care less what he is,that has nothing to do with the fact the dudes not really much of an interviewer at all.His whole deal is to let them tell their story but I've seen him get irritated if the subject veers in the wrong direction
100% perfect on that.
No he's full of 💩. It's all about money. He sees people as commodities. He uses them & if they don't do what only he wants he throws them to the waste side & they end up in worse situations than before. Look at the Whittakers & Rebecca. If they aren't making him look 100% good all the time he disposes of them. Not ok.
"The world suffers a lot. Not because of the violence of bad people, but because of the silence of good people." I'm so glad that you broke that silence Mark!❤
Well & truly said🙏💙
@@doreendaykin6693
Paraphrase of Dr Martin Luther King’s quote.
How true is that!
What he’s talking about is unconditional love. And that’s what life is all about. That’s why we’re here.
Mark has you (and many -- of not most -- others) fooled. "Satan masquerades as an angel of light....."
@@Truth17John17 why do you say this?
@@Truth17John17Wow, what reasons do you have for your negative opinion?
If we are not doing something that helps anyone else, why live ?
He is one of the kindest people alive
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Mark, I am a 56 year old woman. I love you. I am so thankful for what you are showing the world. You have a wonderful heart. Your empathy is so wonderful. Thank you Thank you!
He’s a genuinely good dude
The light bulb came on for me too when I first realized everything we do is rooted in either love or fear.
Mark is the most humble, honest person. I love everything he does. He always films with compassion, honesty, and love.
Not really.....
@@Truth17John17 Why?
I absolutely love Mark he is a beautiful blessing to a broken world, God bless him .
He's a disgusting creep, I know this for a fact personally. It's really sad how many people worship him for being a sadist
Mark,
You are sooooo blessed. You exude love; we see that. Thank you for being brave enough to step out of your comfort zone. You are an incredible inspiration to all! ❤❤❤
@Mrs.Happi? There are so many "angels amongst us".❤ When we actually take the time to look around? They show themselves through the selfless acts of random kindness they do.
The "god" Mark serves is blessing him, but it is not the God of the Bible, if that is the God you are referring to.... Mark serves a different god.
@@Truth17John17 I mean the God of the Bible
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I cannot process "not" seeing Mark in heaven. He deserves it so much, in fact, God has him here on earth "doing" all these works for Him and Mark doesn't even realize it.
The world would be a better place if more people were like Mark!!
“Without Risk, you get Nothing.”
Wow. So profound. So True. ❤
My life is risk adverse
I had the rare opportunity to work with Mr. Laita once before I knew about SWU and found him to be just as he appears, a gentleman who is an extraordinarily talented photographer of not only humans, but animals and products as well. Look up his other work and you'll understand he's among the top commercial and portrait photographers in the world.
Thank You for sharing this about Mark!
There's not a human in history that deserves more respect than Mark. This man is pure good.
How so?? His entire career is built on exploiting the most vulnerable population. What has he done to help?
You need to get out more.
Way too much.
Are you serious???
😂in the history of RUclips you mean- I blody hope!
Mark Laita always says he's not religious but he carries the heart of Jesus inside him, more than any other human I've ever known. He's down in the trenches with the broken & lowly every single day.
O please🙄
That's sad. Do you not realize this is a career he carved out for himself? I feel pity for 90% of you in the comments section. I'm not saying he's a bad guy, or a good guy, I don't know him, but the comments section is alarming.
His portrait work is phenomenal
People sleep on his portraits but they tell so much each one of tbem
The interviewer is fantastic. He lets the guest talk. How many interviewers talk over the guest constantly. And he really knows how to conversate without higging the spotlight
Mark is my favorite creator! I love his channel. I use it as a teaching tool for my 13 year old. We come from a line of addicts and I fear for him. Mark gets so much back lash people can’t just see he’s a good human just because! He gives so much out of his own pocket. Marks a blessing!
You show Mark Laita videos to your 13 year old?? That's honestly not surprising, grooming children is pretty on brand for him
By the way, I say that from personal experience as he tried to groom me when I was 15
Do you realize how he makes that money in his own pocket?
Mark-
2 Timothy 1:7
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
Amen ❤
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Exactly! lol I just typed that here somewhere…
Yes! This!
Mark's empathy runs deep
Mark You Sir are a rare gem. When you choke up, so do i. I feel you. I, too wish i could change the world , stop the hate. Each day i go out, i will compliment, open doors, etc.. only because that is how we should treat each other. It's so much easier to love, than to hate! We are all here just trying to survive.. Lets work together.. Peace & Love
And joy ❤
Mark you say you don’t read the Bible …that you really can’t see yourself doing so…but my friend you speak it over and over! You speak of forgiveness… the importance of it…actually it is the most important thing you say! Yes! Jesus says the same thing! Read Matthew 18:21-35. You speak Jesus Mark!! I got saved after experiencing a difficult life when I realized how much God loved me! You by doing what you do shows people the love of God!! Listen to Johnny the gang member again!! He speaks Jesus too!! And he spoke it to you! The most memorable story was Dream… I cry thinking of it and I pray for her!!! Because of you people pray for her!! Remember this “God does not give us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and a sound mind” 2 Timothy 1:7! Thank you for what you do!! God bless you Mark!
Totally agree 👍🏻
Beautifully said and so true. God sees everything good in people, and wants us to be kind and caring to those in need. God also said, he who helps others, helps himself. People should strive to do their part to do better themselves, through better channels, cause drugs only make more misery and problems. 😌
I was thinking the same thing while watching this video! Mark, you are being the hands and feet of Jesus! Blessings to you..
Well said 🙏🏾
So true😊
My life has been difficult I'm no stranger to suffering. Through this path of lost so much faith in humanity and this guy helps me think we're not a lost cause.
Mark is one of the most valuable undiscovered wonders of the world.
I now have unconditional love for Mark, he's an incredible, vulnerable, humble human being.. just my type.
I refuse to risk my heart again. I CAN'T take another heartbreak. So absolutely fear drives us, sadly
@Laura-nh2wb? Not "sadly" at all!!! Your "single hood" is your opportunity for personal FREEDOM ❤.
@@aquilinaciamacco2410 amen, amen, amen!!!
Mark, I’m 76 and you just gave such a beautiful message. I can tell you mean every word. You have a heart.
We could all live a much better life if we lived like Mark with no ill-will in our hearts.
20 mins in……MARK, it’s called GRACE!
If WE ALL, GIVE GRACE….our consciousness is gifted with empathy.
EMPATHY is an act of LOVE
FORGIVENESS is fueled by LOVE.
LOVE is the EVERYTHING!
Like my precious mother has always said “pray for the eyes to see grace”❤️
Exactly!
Mark is literally my most favorite person on this planet . A true earth angel 🩵
You need to get out more.
I respect Mark on a level thats hard to explain...I find him rare in this world.
We need an interview about Mark’s life if there isn’t already one.
Children are delicate; they need love, hugs, explanations, guidance... Many broken children in adult bodies by no fault of their own, but hard to turn that around by the time they have already hurt themselves after being traumatized. Know your worth, value the worth of others and love those who feel unlovable. It seems so simple, until you come upon the wreckage. Great interview. Great portraits of humanity- up close, personal and uncomfortably raw. .
Children are fragile AND resilient, which is why at least 80% of the population isn't composed of monsters.
Most people who were abused do NOT become abusers, addicts, and/or criminals.
Very true!
Mark Laita is one of my favorite people to listen to - he's made a difference in my life in how I view and understand people and their stories. He's an amazing person - I follow SWU and enjoy all his videos
Mark, your channel has educated me more than anything I could read or study. Its profound how much I have learned about myself and my family through you.
I do not believe Mark is exploiting ANYONE!!
He interviews and displays the most vulnerable people at the lowest points in their life and makes a fortune off of it, while paying them (according to him) $20-$100 bucks. Not saying it's not interesting and some may have been elevated by it, but it is the definition of explotation.
I'm not religious, I have a relationship with Jesus.
Mark you have the drive of some of this world’s greatest artists. The work is what matters. 🙂
I have learned so much by watching Mr. Laita, he's a special human being on earth. Bless Him
I just adore Mark! He’s taught me so much about life just from watching his interviews. I’m a better mother because of him. I’ve encouraged my son to have a better relationship with his father. Everything starts in the home for kids.
Mark is pure love. A beautiful human ❤
This video isn't long enough i could listen to Mark speak for hours ❤
I would love to talk with Mark in person. He interests me, inspires me, and makes me wonder. He cares and respects people.
Mark-YOU ARE SO IMPORTANT TO SOCIETY, raw TRUTH...TEACHING HOW TO MOVE IN LIFE, FOR.SUCCESS...WORLD OF LOVE & THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR GIFT!❣️
Oh Mark ! Your statement about being the least religious person ever. Can't understand one page of the Bible hit me very hard. Your actions are love based God is love brother. Jesus is the savior of all humanity.
God can be love without needing fucking Jesus. The supernatural can be real without being named the names for it in your book. God being real doesn't prove Jesus is.
@@glendohms9446 ok you are entitled to the opinion! I don't know what set you off so much you had to be foul mouthed and hateful? Anyway explain why the Entire planet has a calendar that revolves around Jesus ? Very real !
15:00 how can people think Mark is a bad person? He’s so heartfelt and kind.
Maybe because they're paying attention to his actual actions
@@The1andonlyhbomb or maybe because they’re not. Mark is a great man on a mission
@@The1andonlyhbomb look at little deeper
Mark you are the most incredible human being.. I’ve been following you a long time.. I’ve had a life of hardship and adversity and I love the way you present peoples lives! I’m loving this interview you speak so from the heart and passion.. the impact you have and will continue to have is beyond your comprehension right now.. massive respect and loyalty ❤
If Mark has kids, at least they will know that there’s a whole different side to life that exists in the world. Mark doesn’t live in a bubble. He sees every side of human nature and what people are capable of doing. Good and bad. Black and white and everything in between.
Mark is right. The lesson of this life is love and forgiveness. That’s what we came here to learn. I think I’m gonna need a redo. I’m a slow learner.
Mark’s girls are so fortunate, to have a father like Mark! I pray that in my next life, I have a father like him!💕
Mark is a beautiful person. What a privilege to interview him ❤
This guy is badass and fearless, a little crazy and compassionate and he has been doing it in the most realistic way to change the world.
I've watched everything on SWU and Mark is the most respectable and compassionate man on RUclips, he shares real stories of our real people living real lives, the good, the bad, the ugly, the nice, the nasty and all the things in-between.
Yes it can be shocking and unimaginable but its gutsy , unique and extremely informative and interesting 👍
Stay true 2u Mark, I see you ❤ an Australian fan who cares 🇦🇺🦘🪃🫶
If you really cared then you wouldn't respect someone for exploiting the most vulnerable in order to boost his own career
Mark claims he isn’t religious, and yet the things that deeply impact him: love & forgiveness are the foundations of Christianity. He says the Bible is “unreadable” but he is speaking Biblical principles.
Because being decent is being decent
Because these things exist without religion
“Religion” isn’t having a close relationship with God. “Religion” is traditions and rituals. Many people are Godly Christians, but not religious. Religion is what keeps people divided.
Mark is clearly on the path to God
He’s what I’d define as spiritual. Some people believe being religious and spiritual are the same. They definitely are not.
We love Mark for all the reasons ❤
There’s a deeper connection between the Ego and fear than he’s explaining.
Mark’s guest are people you would typically disfavor and be repulsed, but he is such a GREAT interviewer, and nonjudgmental - like Christ would be, that you find the diamond(s) in each of his guest and Mark, I’d love to share a cup of coffee with you! You are Amazing!
I absolutely adore Mark. He’s such a genuine and beautiful person to a fault. I think he cares too much for people that don’t care or love themselves and in turn he gets hurt by them. Especially what the Whitakers are doing to him right now.
What makes you think he cares about anything other than boosting his career off the backs of poor and homeless people?
Caring too much can be a form of "self-harm". I just hope Mark & his team find a "healthy balance" that enables them to continue with their mission and also stay mentally and emotionally healthy.❤
Mark I watch you because you are true, compassionate, interesting and give a voice to people who society wants to judge and blame. Life doesn’t play out the same for all of us and I understand that. Thank you 🙏
Mark has more Jesus in him than he knows.
Thankyou for showing the real Mark. I love this man’s heart so deeply. 🇦🇺🥰
This guy is 100% right. When you talk about it, your already wasting energy. I've met people who never finished their goals because all they did was talk about it, and eventually lost interest. In the simplest form everytime you talk about your goals, you are giving yourself a little dopamine hit. Imagine the feeling of when you truly 100% accomplished your goals? But then again imagining it will not help you much either. And this is where I say I love Nike's saying, Just Do It. Because that is how you accomplish goals.
I really like SWU and the fact that he helps people is great. Unfortunately some people have taken advantage of him abd his good will. If more people would act like him the world would be a better place.
Unfortunately, Mark has exploited many people who are unable to give full consent.
Fixed it for you.
I love and admire this man
Mark your a great man.
Mark has been blessed. He is an absolute angel. God loves him and inspires him to dongood. I believe he is a modern day saint. Blessings Mark you are loved.
Your doing gods work brother and I know one day you will find the love and direction god has given you. No doubt your day will come brother. See ya on the other side
Mark Laita is one of the most kind, empathetic, soft spoken, caring and humble men on this planet. His wife is an extremely lucky woman.
I thought he said he doesn’t have a wife now; he was married. But divorced, because he was married to his work. He’s so amazing! He truly deserves the best; I hope he finds it.
He’s single.
I love him. The more I see, the more I admire him!❤ At one point, I only saw him with the Whitakers & thought he was exploiting them. I've watched more interviews & sometimes I can't finish because they make me too sad. I once worked at an SPCA clinic for about 10 months. There are people who can do the hard things, but I'm not one of them. Mark can do the hard things.
If Mark is all of the things you mentioned above then he would still be married. Hes divorced like 70 percent of all couples in the United States. You live with someone then you see what they are really doing like
@@3nheaven Why does a divorce define him? Does that really make sense? Absolutely not. He has a passion for his work, and drive, and work ethic that is unmatched. Sometimes those qualities don’t mix well with a relationship, definitely not a marriage. Thats absolutely ok; you don’t have to be in a relationship or married to have good qualities, and wonderful things about you. That’s just such a ridiculous way to think.
Mark I pray one day you will understand who Jesus is and how real He is. God IS Love He is our example...to love others...
And Mark, watching you extend kindness and love to those that have so many needs shows me that you know so much about what’s displayed in the life of Jesus. I pray you find Him!!!
He HAS found him… Just not what YOU or others “think” he Needs or Understands
No need to pray for that. He has a deep personal relationship with Jesus after having read "A Course in Miracles". I grew up "religious" and full of fear and shame. After reading this book, my eyes were opened to the reality of Jesus ❤
Mark you make this crazy world a better place
I believe Humanity will Always Prevail and suffering will always exist. There are great people on this planet that make a difference and if you can help instill and prove that Humanity will always Precail, then it will always. Mark and his team are Angels that walk the Earth.
I like Mark 💕 I think he is a genuine person, course of miracles is an amazing book , I have had my book for 10yrd now , I open it read a page .. and process the information
I’m actually looking for the audiobook for it. There seems to be so many. Can I ask, would you mind recommending please?
@@lisbelDFit's woo woo nonsense. Don't waste your time.
I have learned so, so much from Mark today. I am one of those broken people who had a horror filled life and even worse childhood. I am trying to forgive. I agree with hope and focus and concentration on what you want to do with this life and I am just now at almost sixty figuring it all out with therapy. I want to thank Mark for what he is doing . He is a true rare gem in a world of muddy rocks.
Unconditional forgiveness is not a AAA insurance plan for walking lightly on the earth. It’s like grasping at yet another formula to avoid suffering. It can lead to enabling others to be themselves at your expense which ultimately weakens boundaries and growth. But, hard won moments coming from suffering can lead to grace, to forgiveness and understanding which are divine.
Faith OVER fear
I love this guy. Having spent most of my life purposely around people like he covers having been a drug addict, it’s hard to watch a lot of the time
I love every interview I see with Mark. This guy has such heart and has so much to say. Great great interview.
Love or fear. I couldnt agree more. It takes courage to be vulnerable and to love without fear of getting hurt. On a side note, i love Mark's honesty and no-nonsense attitude. I reckon he'd be a person to sit down and have a coffee with, he seems to have learnt so much from his SWU project. Emotionally taxing but what a privilege to bear witness to so many people's journeys
My son's 3rd grade teacher had *ONE RULE in her class "Be Kind."* Think about it, if you're being kind, you ARE talking not yelling, walking not running, not say'n mean, things you know you're not supposed to do. So if you do it, then it's not kind either.
But it goes deeper & deeper the more you think about it.
It ultimately transformed my 4 kids/fam.
Obviously I taught kindness and they were good kids but i didn't have full control. They'd tease each other, argue over petty stuff, etc.
But "is that kind?" Id ask. Within a week the kids had fully caught on & ONE MONTH it was just so much more peaceful in the house.
Today my kids are 24, 21, 17, 16 and I am do thankful for that ONE SIMPLE lesson.
Mark's "Love or Fear" lesson needs followed up with the "Kind" lesson.
Well said!
It sounds like Mark may be awakening from his deadly sleep [Ephesians 5:14]. It's a great and terrible experience! ❤
Trauma has been proven to be a root cause.
Jerry was such a beautiful human being ❤ RIP, Jerry
Absolutely love mark!! Soft white underbelly is the best channel on RUclips hands down ❤
I’ve loved Mark’s channels for years and years and I love it more now after seeing his sincerity and genuine love for humanity.
Mark has a true empathetic heart and He gets most all to open up in an honest way because they trust Him but some will never trust anyone or anything because of what they have been through
Mark we are very alike in many ways
I love how Mark just talks and doesn't leave much room for Danny. Its exactly what he allows his interviewees do when he's on the other side. A good lesson for people hosting interviews. Shut the F up and let the subject just roll
The free things Danny said were drivel, and his questions weak. He's not a skilled or insightful interviewer, and neither is Mark. Many times Mark will ask a question the person he's filming has already clearly answered. Incredible how these two men have built successful channels out if no substance.
Love your selfless work and all the time and care you put into the people who are battling drug,addiction,trauma,homelessness,poverty,mental health problems,etc you are a wonderful friend and therapist and role model total respect
Mark is a regular person who decided to tell the truth. Always.
I would like to see his interviews complied as as research and presented to some type of government body as irrefutable evidence of the devastating long term outcomes of childhood abuse, neglect and SA assault. The goal being to change laws and
some type of revolution in the foster system and protection and care of children overall. He is the only person that has complied such a huge body of information.
All wonderful ideas to help the children but our governments systems are broken we must start at home with adults.
Dear Mark, in the early part of this interview you said that you hope SWU is increasing awareness and I want to tell you that your work has hugely increased my awareness of many aspects of human experience which my day-to-day life would not have shown me. And the wisdom from all of the collective experiences from all the interviews is distilled and displayed by your work. Also I agree with your quote about everything we do is either out of love or out of fear. Thank you for your work.
RIP Jerry!!!
"...Forgiveness is the most important thing in the world" - ML
Thank you Mark for doing what you do.
Mark is a beautiful soul. Ive learned so much from watching his interviews. I think ive also learned about myself. Mark, i hope you realize what an inspiration to so many people. Bless you.
Love love love love him and his work.
Mark I LOVE YOU.
Your heart is simply beautiful ❤
Mark I have loved your work. ❤. As an addict in my early life it was very frightening to get straight. I am not risk adverse and that is what got me into trouble and what also got me out of trouble. Thirty years clean. I love your rationale- there needs to be more awareness about people who are addicts, lost, lonely, sidelined, different and on the fringe. These people are voiceless.