A couple of years ago I felt like this. I was in med school, but I really did not have the passion for medicine. I didn't know if I could be a good doctor but most importantly, I didn't know if I actually wanted to be one. After a year, I quit because I wanted to follow my dream of becoming a filmmaker. After 2 years at film school I can say that it was the best decision of my life. Always follow your passion and listen to your gut. Also, there is no pressure or rush. Take your time, do everything at your own pace, and remember that life doesn't have an instructions book that you need to follow.
I understand your feelings. You may need to find your motivation again. Nothing creates energy like an exciting goal. Perhaps that's all you need - a change. Permanent or temporary but all the same - something to shake up your environment, your routine, your habits. You're such a thoughtful and talented artist. I'm incredibly impressed by your videos and the art you create. You may feel stuck right now, but you are motivating others every time you share a video, a painting, a thought.
Sorry for my late reply, Erin, I just kinda stayed away from the internet and especially social media as much as I could recently. However, I really wanted to tell you how much this comment means to me! Your kind words are so appreciated and I'm so thankful for your support! Thanks and all the best to you!! :)
Manchmal muss man sich einfach fragen: Wer bin ich, was tue ich, was will ich sein und wo bin ich grade. Es gibt Situationen im Leben wo man auf diese Fragen keine Antwort weiß und verunsichert ist. Wo man am liebsten weglaufen möchte. In diesen Momenten sollte man innehalten, die Ruhe suchen, abschalten und einfach mal garnicht groß nachdenken. Das Leben auf einen zukommen lassen. Auch wenn es manchmal sehr schwer fällt. Einer unter vielen ist oft nicht einfach. Man darf aber niemals vergessen das jeder unverwechselbar einzigartig auf seine eigene Art und Weise ist. „In jedermann ist etwas Kostbares, das in keinem anderen ist“ - Martin Buber Danke das du deine Gedanken mit uns teilst.
I feel you Oli. I kind of want to explain it in German. Ich kann so gut nachvollziehen, wie es sich anfühlt festzustecken. Besonders wenn man in Situationen gerät, die einen längeren Zeitraum im Leben vereinnahmen (wie zum Beispiel Schule, eine Ausbildung oder eben das Studium). Mein Lebenslauf war immer sehr turbulent, weil ich die Eigenschaft entwickelt habe, dass mir nach spätestens 3 Jahren ohne Veränderung langweilig wird. Deshalb bin ich schon 16 mal umgezogen, habe 2 Studiengänge studiert, eine abgeschlossene Ausbildung, 5 Jahre gearbeitet und habe viele unterschiedliche Hobbies verfolgt. Ich habe Angst davor festzustecken und das ich mein Leben "verschwende" indem ich Tag ein, Tag aus das gleiche machen. Ich bin jetzt 28 Jahre alt und froh, dass mich dieser Gedanke immer antreibt meine Komfort Zone zu verlassen und Dinge zu tun, die vielleicht nicht immer angenehm sind. Ich hoffe, dass du diese Gedanken positiv nutzt und nicht in ihnen versinkst, denn das kann sehr, sehr zäh und depressiv enden. Fühl dich gedrückt und hoffentlich motiviert :)
This is beautiful, and I send you love. You will find your way, I am certain of it. I've been feeling this way for rather a while, too. I find what helps me deal with it is taking actions to get myself closer to where I want to be. If I let the feeling get the best of me, I just feel more paralyzed by it. Being proactive and taking baby steps forward helps you feel more in control of your life, because you're in motion.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for your advice, Anastasiya! I'll definitely keep that in mind for my future. Thanks a lot and all the best to you! :)
I've felt like that most of my life. Until last summer, it started when I went to my first bigger comicon with some friends and my brother and saw a close friend I hadn't seen in a while there and I felt pretty happy. It kind of gave me confidence to finish my degree and although there have been two events to slow me down I still have the determination. Watching RUclips videos and my dog make me happy when I'm sad or feeling limited, and I have friends and family that help me out. I hope you can continue on because even though school can drain a person it's only temporary and life is a lot more.
I feel like this too sometimes. It can really feel soul-crushing, especially if you're somewhere or doing something that isn't feeding you. When I feel like this I find that making very small positive changes can make a big difference to my life. Doing this can alter your perspective in a huge way. I hope you're alright. I send you a big hug. X
This just described exactly how I've been feeling these last few weeks I feel so stuck and I hate that feeling. It's hard to find ways out of it but I guess the only way to get out of what you don't want is to figure out how you got where you are, and turn around to go where you truly wanna go. Sometimes it just takes a massive realization to help pull someone out of that little hole of nothing you know? I hope you won't feel so stuck soon enough. This was a beautiful video by the way. Truly inspiring! Thank you for sharing ❤️ xo
I am feeling the same right now because I am studying law and I hate it! and even before, and since being a child, many things came through my mind, and passions burst into my core, and I've never done or tried any! (Without mentioning details about the reasons) As if my days have always been controlled by someone else's inclination! One thing I am still grateful for, is that I am still an artsy, passionate soul, who has a kind heart, hope, and still able to smile!..and I am sure you're just the same! All my love, empyreal soul! ♡ This is how I absolutely feel you when you say "stuck"!
When I became an assistant Art teacher I was unsure of myself and my ability to teach others due to my disabilities. Then I met the children , The children where so understanding and great! I specialized in comic art and that's the thing I'm passionate about! so teaching the things I loved was encouraging me to be more bold and not have that much anxiety. I think everyone is stuck at some point in life, I unfortunately moved to Florida so right now I don't have a job.....I'm stuck again....but never give up! right now I'm in the same place you are....just keep doing what you love! 😌
This made me so sad. You're such an awesome artist and I'm sure you'll be a great teacher too! I think we all go through periods where we feel like we're not growing as a person or that we're not making any difference in our life or in other's lifes. I think that's when it's most important to remember that even those moments have something to teach us, they can inspire you to create a different kind of art or to do something you never thought about doing before. No one knows where their life is heading, not even those who seem 100% sure of what they are going to do. Don't be so hard on yourself, just go with the flow and don't stop creating. The world needs people like you
Sorry for my late reply, I kinda stayed away from the internet and social media recently. Just wanted to say that I really appreciate your words, Paula, and that this means very much to me! :) You are an amazing person! THANK YOU!
I feel the exact same way about school, honestly. So much so I changed my major just so I'd finish faster so I could take a break...I don't know if this will be the best choice when I look back in the future, but right now school has broken me down to where I'm exhausted of it all. I'm tired of jumping through their hoops and meeting their demands when I'd much rather focus on my own style of art, photography, ,and social media. So I don't have wise words to share with you...only that I understand, Oli. Another thoughtful, lovely video
This really touched me... It breaks my heart that this stressful, out casting environment and time consuming program stands between you and your dreams. Many many people just have a hard time thriving at university and instead feel suffocated. I hope God gives you the determination and joy to push through, or the wisdom and faith to carve a new path
Beautiful! I think feeling stuck is just part of the human condition. I felt stuck and out of place for years. Change is the key- big or small. Change propels you forward. It is scary as hell but can really jump start your life. It worked for me. You are NOT worthless. Best of luck to you!
This is 100% relatable. I feel stuck a lot of times and it sucks. I think we all go through this at some point. My way of dealing with this is to change something in my life. It doesn't have to be something big, because let's face it, change is scary. But change makes you see/feel/experience something new, and helps you escape this "stuck" feeling. Also you can talk about it to someone, anyone. For example, I think sharing this with us will make you realise that you are not alone, and that a lot of us feel this way :) I believe it's always comforting to know there are people out there feeling the same way, when around you, people seem to be so sure about themselves. And also, don't compare yourself to others. What is bad about working on your art and watching videos ? If that is what you want to do, then do it. It's so complicated to be human, isn't it ? haha :) Wish you luck and happiness !
Oh yeah it's very complicated. But just talking about it can be so helpful, don't you think? Thanks for sharing your story with me, Lola! And thanks for all your kind words. Wish you all the best for your future! :)
It's not easy feeling different, but just know that you are NOT worthless. You are such an incredible artist and person, Oliver. I know you'll find your way :)
Thank you, Kristin! I know I'm late at replying to this comment, but I just wanted to let you know how much this means to me! Thanks for always being so supportive! :)
So sad. Yes. I feel stuck, too. I am stuck in a world that doesn't pay for art. I am stuck in my head with depression and anxiety. I am stuck trying to live up to the expectations of those around me.You are an inspiration. I am sorry you feel trapped in this unhappiness. :-( HUG
I'm feeling this exact way! I'm in college for nursing school currently and I only have two more classes to take before I can enter the program. In 9 days I'm supposed to take this entrance exam for it, but for the past few days I've been considering postponing it. I love the aspect of a nursing career and helping people, I think it's what I was born to do, but at the same time I've really come to hate school and studying. It's all my life consists of and I feel so burnt out and unfulfilled in my life. I sometimes think to myself will I ever get through it? If I'm having trouble now just getting into the program and staying dedicated, how can I ever hack it in nursing school? Even though being in the medical field is a dream job, my doubts are weighing me down. So I really feel where you're coming from. Thanks for having the courage to share your thoughts and insecurities. I don't have any advice seeing as I'm in the same position, but I can say you're not alone :)
Nobody know what they're doing Oli. You're just honest enough to question and push yourself. We're not supposed to know exactly what's going to happen. Keep on push yourself and moving forward. Great things will come!
I too feel stuck, out of place in life. Made for something more yet unsure what, where or how. Lost... Thank you so much for sharing this and being honest.
I hope you don't mind me spamming all your older videos with comments but this video really resonates with me. I have depression and anxiety, so I often feel like an outsider and like I don't know what I'm doing compared to other people. I've also really struggled to find my place in life, to find things that give my life meaning and that make me feel like going on. University/post-university are a really tough time with a lot of self-discovery as well as a lot of self-doubt.
PLEASE SPAM WHENEVER YOU WANT!! hahaha ^^ I am sorry to read that... do you still suffer from depression and anxiety a lot? I mean, I cannot do a lot for you (I wish I could), but keep in mind that you are not alone and that there are probably many other people like you and me out there. Maybe even in your area? To me the most important thing to know is that I am not alone with all that stuff and of course talking about it is always a great help. I wish you all the best, Cas!!
I remember you mentioning in your videos, your studying fine art to be an art teacher. I'm sure you will be an incredible and an inspirational one .😊 Can I be one of your students ? You know there's more than one path, a person can take to one's career . Like apprenticeships ,volunteering , internships , self employed , entrepreneur, jobs ,having ones own business and so on .When you mentioned not fitting in school . I had the same exact thoughts when I was in school . Actually this entire video in a way, is so me right now at this very moment .Feeling like the fifth wheel when I was in school and sometimes hating what I was studying. You're definitely not alone on the thoughts and other people from different corners of the world feel the way you feel.When you said something like . "People are planning the perfect summer and I'm just working on art . " At the end of the day your doing what you love to do and what makes you happy . That's what counts . There's many paths to one's dream job . If you don't like any of them . Then create your own path . I'm sure it will lead you in the right direction and you will eventually find your way . I wish you much success with your present and future endeavours , Oliver! 😊
Don't worry, I had a hard time at Art School, too. As you might know I studied Photography for six years and while I was there I really lost my passion for the subject. I didn't start getting back into it properly until about a year after I left. Right now I feel far more connected to the world of RUclips and blogging than being a freelance artist (which was my dream before university). Hope you're ok.
I feel you, but I echo others who say it won't last because it's true. I'm terrible at letting that feeling last longer than I should, but once I get to a point of change I just do anything to get the wheels back in motion, no matter how small or insignificant. I just have to do something for myself.
I 100% understand you!! I feel stuck myself. My whole life I've been a Baptist and I've wanted to be a Veterinarian. Well, prayer is routed deep in religion and so I pray about me being a vet because I would have to move out of state most likely. The answer I got was no. So I stayed and changed my major 2 times and am working as a busser at a restaurant and am going to LDS church now. I feel stuck because do I really want to even be a nurse?? Do I want to go to church and be a part of a religion I didn't grow up with? I'm stuck here in limbo while all of my friends already have there carriers going and have money and are happy while I am not. I'm 20 and a busser! I got offered a job as a bank teller and I'm wondering if that is the way out of being stuck or not... A change usually helps when in a rut I suppose. I just wanted to let you know that you are not alone 😌
Although you may feel stuck at times there will always be random life situations that will make you know that what you are doing with your life is unique from what others are doing. Everyone has their own path. :)
I do feel it for so many reasons... I just want to say that I'm sure you'll find your way. However, at least you're studying the right thing to become what you want, try your best to get your diploma. See it as a tiny tough path in a wild forest that is really harder than the usual street but that is a shortcut to your destination. Maybe you'll find a balance between these studies and your goal ;) I feel I haven't fought enough for my dreams and studied the wrong thing, now I'm stuck because I'm paralysed, I don't know where to go, what to do. We all have various reasons to feel stuck, but try to remember what your dreams are =D
Hey, so eine ehrliche Geschichte! Ich habe beinahe dasselbe wie du. Ich habe sogar kein Smartphone! Herrlich! Vielleicht können wir weiterrreden, aber nicht hier......
...sometimes we should just live our routine life patiently waiting for global changes...they will happen anyway - when new people appear in your life, new habits, new dreams, new aims.... But sometimes it's time to act... maybe in smth small - change your route to university, or your style,..or try some new sort of ice-cream (why not?) - anything that can bring new emotions))) Sometimes it's time for radical changes...but I guess it's not the case yet...
Dass die anderen Studenten reifer wirken, kann ich sehr gut nachvollziehen. Ich hatte während meiner Studienzeit ähnliche Gefühle. Damals gab es natürlich keine Smartphones, also wenigstens das ist mir erspart geblieben ;) Käme für dich eventuell ein Auslandssemester in Frage? Wenn du das Fach magst aber dir das dortige Universitätsumfeld missfällt, könnte ich mir vorstellen, dass ein Tapetenwechsel was bringt.
I feel you so much!!! I feel my dream is never going to happen, I dont want a boring 9-5 job, But then I have to think that A job is what im going to be doing for the rest of my life, its the one thing that will bring in the money I need, and although I dont feel no where ner old enough to be looking for a job, I think I need to start thinking!!! This video is so inspiring and just pure amazing with the filming and the words! Ive just watched a few other of your videos, and I love your work so much!!!!! I would love to collab with you, if your up for it? Im so happy I stumbled across your channel, Your work has left me questioning so much!! Give me a message on twitter @karenzaJW, I would love to collab so much!
Hey Karenza! Sorry for my late reply... Thanks for your great comment and sharing your thoughts with me/us! Yeah, I hate the idea of having such a job, I wish I could just inspire people instead of sitting in a grey office all day long. I'm glad you enjoy watching my videos by the way and sure, maybe we could collaborate, that would be amazing! Wish you a lovely day!! ~ Oliver
........TRUTH & DARE........ I know what you mean.. i don't belong here.. i just want do drown , letting my knees touch the ocean floor.. the wild horses in me are me are all gone.. all that is left in me is a barren waste land.. i was a painter.. of mother earth her self.. buried to much of her wild childeren, with only just my bare hands.. i have forsaken humanity.. only hate is what i have for that disease they call humans.. i fade away slowly with every mist that rise.. i was born into hell itself and will die to hunt the hell into eternity. . I just want want to drown.. and touch the ocean floor.. letting the river flow inside of me..
Do you ever feel stuck in life?
I'd love to hear about your experiences and how you deal with it.
A couple of years ago I felt like this. I was in med school, but I really did not have the passion for medicine. I didn't know if I could be a good doctor but most importantly, I didn't know if I actually wanted to be one. After a year, I quit because I wanted to follow my dream of becoming a filmmaker. After 2 years at film school I can say that it was the best decision of my life. Always follow your passion and listen to your gut. Also, there is no pressure or rush. Take your time, do everything at your own pace, and remember that life doesn't have an instructions book that you need to follow.
I understand your feelings. You may need to find your motivation again. Nothing creates energy like an exciting goal. Perhaps that's all you need - a change. Permanent or temporary but all the same - something to shake up your environment, your routine, your habits. You're such a thoughtful and talented artist. I'm incredibly impressed by your videos and the art you create. You may feel stuck right now, but you are motivating others every time you share a video, a painting, a thought.
Sorry for my late reply, Erin, I just kinda stayed away from the internet and especially social media as much as I could recently. However, I really wanted to tell you how much this comment means to me! Your kind words are so appreciated and I'm so thankful for your support! Thanks and all the best to you!! :)
Manchmal muss man sich einfach fragen: Wer bin ich, was tue ich, was will ich sein und wo bin ich grade. Es gibt Situationen im Leben wo man auf diese Fragen keine Antwort weiß und verunsichert ist. Wo man am liebsten weglaufen möchte. In diesen Momenten sollte man innehalten, die Ruhe suchen, abschalten und einfach mal garnicht groß nachdenken. Das Leben auf einen zukommen lassen. Auch wenn es manchmal sehr schwer fällt.
Einer unter vielen ist oft nicht einfach. Man darf aber niemals vergessen das
jeder unverwechselbar einzigartig auf seine eigene Art und Weise ist.
„In jedermann ist etwas Kostbares, das in keinem anderen ist“ - Martin Buber
Danke das du deine Gedanken mit uns teilst.
I feel you Oli. I kind of want to explain it in German.
Ich kann so gut nachvollziehen, wie es sich anfühlt festzustecken. Besonders wenn man in Situationen gerät, die einen längeren Zeitraum im Leben vereinnahmen (wie zum Beispiel Schule, eine Ausbildung oder eben das Studium). Mein Lebenslauf war immer sehr turbulent, weil ich die Eigenschaft entwickelt habe, dass mir nach spätestens 3 Jahren ohne Veränderung langweilig wird. Deshalb bin ich schon 16 mal umgezogen, habe 2 Studiengänge studiert, eine abgeschlossene Ausbildung, 5 Jahre gearbeitet und habe viele unterschiedliche Hobbies verfolgt. Ich habe Angst davor festzustecken und das ich mein Leben "verschwende" indem ich Tag ein, Tag aus das gleiche machen.
Ich bin jetzt 28 Jahre alt und froh, dass mich dieser Gedanke immer antreibt meine Komfort Zone zu verlassen und Dinge zu tun, die vielleicht nicht immer angenehm sind. Ich hoffe, dass du diese Gedanken positiv nutzt und nicht in ihnen versinkst, denn das kann sehr, sehr zäh und depressiv enden. Fühl dich gedrückt und hoffentlich motiviert :)
This is beautiful, and I send you love. You will find your way, I am certain of it. I've been feeling this way for rather a while, too. I find what helps me deal with it is taking actions to get myself closer to where I want to be. If I let the feeling get the best of me, I just feel more paralyzed by it. Being proactive and taking baby steps forward helps you feel more in control of your life, because you're in motion.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for your advice, Anastasiya! I'll definitely keep that in mind for my future. Thanks a lot and all the best to you! :)
I've felt like that most of my life. Until last summer, it started when I went to my first bigger comicon with some friends and my brother and saw a close friend I hadn't seen in a while there and I felt pretty happy. It kind of gave me confidence to finish my degree and although there have been two events to slow me down I still have the determination. Watching RUclips videos and my dog make me happy when I'm sad or feeling limited, and I have friends and family that help me out. I hope you can continue on because even though school can drain a person it's only temporary and life is a lot more.
I feel like this too sometimes. It can really feel soul-crushing, especially if you're somewhere or doing something that isn't feeding you. When I feel like this I find that making very small positive changes can make a big difference to my life. Doing this can alter your perspective in a huge way. I hope you're alright. I send you a big hug. X
This just described exactly how I've been feeling these last few weeks I feel so stuck and I hate that feeling. It's hard to find ways out of it but I guess the only way to get out of what you don't want is to figure out how you got where you are, and turn around to go where you truly wanna go. Sometimes it just takes a massive realization to help pull someone out of that little hole of nothing you know? I hope you won't feel so stuck soon enough. This was a beautiful video by the way. Truly inspiring! Thank you for sharing ❤️ xo
I am feeling the same right now because I am studying law and I hate it! and even before, and since being a child, many things came through my mind, and passions burst into my core, and I've never done or tried any! (Without mentioning details about the reasons)
As if my days have always been controlled by someone else's inclination!
One thing I am still grateful for, is that I am still an artsy, passionate soul, who has a kind heart, hope, and still able to smile!..and I am sure you're just the same!
All my love, empyreal soul! ♡
This is how I absolutely feel you when you say "stuck"!
When I became an assistant Art teacher I was unsure of myself and my ability to teach others due to my disabilities. Then I met the children , The children where so understanding and great! I specialized in comic art and that's the thing I'm passionate about! so teaching the things I loved was encouraging me to be more bold and not have that much anxiety. I think everyone is stuck at some point in life, I unfortunately moved to Florida so right now I don't have a job.....I'm stuck again....but never give up! right now I'm in the same place you are....just keep doing what you love! 😌
This made me so sad. You're such an awesome artist and I'm sure you'll be a great teacher too! I think we all go through periods where we feel like we're not growing as a person or that we're not making any difference in our life or in other's lifes. I think that's when it's most important to remember that even those moments have something to teach us, they can inspire you to create a different kind of art or to do something you never thought about doing before. No one knows where their life is heading, not even those who seem 100% sure of what they are going to do. Don't be so hard on yourself, just go with the flow and don't stop creating. The world needs people like you
Sorry for my late reply, I kinda stayed away from the internet and social media recently. Just wanted to say that I really appreciate your words, Paula, and that this means very much to me! :) You are an amazing person! THANK YOU!
I feel the exact same way about school, honestly. So much so I changed my major just so I'd finish faster so I could take a break...I don't know if this will be the best choice when I look back in the future, but right now school has broken me down to where I'm exhausted of it all. I'm tired of jumping through their hoops and meeting their demands when I'd much rather focus on my own style of art, photography, ,and social media.
So I don't have wise words to share with you...only that I understand, Oli.
Another thoughtful, lovely video
i feel the exact same right now... i have no idea what i'm doing. just slowly getting along, making art, trying to live.
This really touched me... It breaks my heart that this stressful, out casting environment and time consuming program stands between you and your dreams. Many many people just have a hard time thriving at university and instead feel suffocated. I hope God gives you the determination and joy to push through, or the wisdom and faith to carve a new path
Beautiful! I think feeling stuck is just part of the human condition. I felt stuck and out of place for years. Change is the key- big or small. Change propels you forward. It is scary as hell but can really jump start your life. It worked for me. You are NOT worthless. Best of luck to you!
This is 100% relatable. I feel stuck a lot of times and it sucks.
I think we all go through this at some point.
My way of dealing with this is to change something in my life. It doesn't have to be something big, because let's face it, change is scary. But change makes you see/feel/experience something new, and helps you escape this "stuck" feeling.
Also you can talk about it to someone, anyone. For example, I think sharing this with us will make you realise that you are not alone, and that a lot of us feel this way :) I believe it's always comforting to know there are people out there feeling the same way, when around you, people seem to be so sure about themselves.
And also, don't compare yourself to others. What is bad about working on your art and watching videos ? If that is what you want to do, then do it.
It's so complicated to be human, isn't it ? haha :)
Wish you luck and happiness !
Oh yeah it's very complicated. But just talking about it can be so helpful, don't you think? Thanks for sharing your story with me, Lola! And thanks for all your kind words. Wish you all the best for your future! :)
sometimes I feel stuck too. just remember. life isn't about finding yourself. life is about creating yourself. keep creating art.
This is actually a great way to look at it. Thank you so much!! :)
It's not easy feeling different, but just know that you are NOT worthless. You are such an incredible artist and person, Oliver. I know you'll find your way :)
Thank you, Kristin! I know I'm late at replying to this comment, but I just wanted to let you know how much this means to me! Thanks for always being so supportive! :)
So sad. Yes. I feel stuck, too. I am stuck in a world that doesn't pay for art. I am stuck in my head with depression and anxiety. I am stuck trying to live up to the expectations of those around me.You are an inspiration. I am sorry you feel trapped in this unhappiness. :-( HUG
I'm feeling this exact way! I'm in college for nursing school currently and I only have two more classes to take before I can enter the program. In 9 days I'm supposed to take this entrance exam for it, but for the past few days I've been considering postponing it. I love the aspect of a nursing career and helping people, I think it's what I was born to do, but at the same time I've really come to hate school and studying. It's all my life consists of and I feel so burnt out and unfulfilled in my life. I sometimes think to myself will I ever get through it? If I'm having trouble now just getting into the program and staying dedicated, how can I ever hack it in nursing school? Even though being in the medical field is a dream job, my doubts are weighing me down. So I really feel where you're coming from. Thanks for having the courage to share your thoughts and insecurities. I don't have any advice seeing as I'm in the same position, but I can say you're not alone :)
Nobody know what they're doing Oli. You're just honest enough to question and push yourself.
We're not supposed to know exactly what's going to happen. Keep on push yourself and moving forward.
Great things will come!
I too feel stuck, out of place in life. Made for something more yet unsure what, where or how. Lost... Thank you so much for sharing this and being honest.
My pleasure! Actually I wish more people would talk about those things. Thanks for sharing your point of view with me! :)
I hope you don't mind me spamming all your older videos with comments but this video really resonates with me. I have depression and anxiety, so I often feel like an outsider and like I don't know what I'm doing compared to other people. I've also really struggled to find my place in life, to find things that give my life meaning and that make me feel like going on. University/post-university are a really tough time with a lot of self-discovery as well as a lot of self-doubt.
PLEASE SPAM WHENEVER YOU WANT!! hahaha ^^ I am sorry to read that... do you still suffer from depression and anxiety a lot? I mean, I cannot do a lot for you (I wish I could), but keep in mind that you are not alone and that there are probably many other people like you and me out there. Maybe even in your area? To me the most important thing to know is that I am not alone with all that stuff and of course talking about it is always a great help.
I wish you all the best, Cas!!
I remember you mentioning in your videos, your studying fine art to be an art teacher. I'm sure you will be an incredible and an inspirational one .😊 Can I be one of your students ? You know there's more than one path, a person can take to one's career . Like apprenticeships ,volunteering , internships , self employed , entrepreneur, jobs ,having ones own business and so on .When you mentioned not fitting in school . I had the same exact thoughts when I was in school . Actually this entire video in a way, is so me right now at this very moment .Feeling like the fifth wheel when I was in school and sometimes hating what I was studying. You're definitely not alone on the thoughts and other people from different corners of the world feel the way you feel.When you said something like . "People are planning the perfect summer and I'm just working on art . " At the end of the day your doing what you love to do and what makes you happy . That's what counts . There's many paths to one's dream job . If you don't like any of them . Then create your own path . I'm sure it will lead you in the right direction and you will eventually find your way . I wish you much success with your present and future endeavours , Oliver! 😊
Don't worry, I had a hard time at Art School, too. As you might know I studied Photography for six years and while I was there I really lost my passion for the subject. I didn't start getting back into it properly until about a year after I left. Right now I feel far more connected to the world of RUclips and blogging than being a freelance artist (which was my dream before university).
Hope you're ok.
such a stunning video. Everyone feels stuck at one point but you can always take a risk and try and find something new :)
I feel you, but I echo others who say it won't last because it's true. I'm terrible at letting that feeling last longer than I should, but once I get to a point of change I just do anything to get the wheels back in motion, no matter how small or insignificant. I just have to do something for myself.
I 100% understand you!! I feel stuck myself. My whole life I've been a Baptist and I've wanted to be a Veterinarian. Well, prayer is routed deep in religion and so I pray about me being a vet because I would have to move out of state most likely. The answer I got was no. So I stayed and changed my major 2 times and am working as a busser at a restaurant and am going to LDS church now. I feel stuck because do I really want to even be a nurse?? Do I want to go to church and be a part of a religion I didn't grow up with? I'm stuck here in limbo while all of my friends already have there carriers going and have money and are happy while I am not. I'm 20 and a busser! I got offered a job as a bank teller and I'm wondering if that is the way out of being stuck or not... A change usually helps when in a rut I suppose. I just wanted to let you know that you are not alone 😌
Recently I've been feeling that way too. Everywhere I look, people my age know exactly what their purpose is, and I'm stuck trying to find mine.
I just want to throw my arms around you and hug all the hurt and pain away xxx
Aww that is so kind of you!! Feel hugged, my friend. I really appreciate your kindness!!
Although you may feel stuck at times there will always be random life situations that will make you know that what you are doing with your life is unique from what others are doing. Everyone has their own path. :)
I do feel it for so many reasons... I just want to say that I'm sure you'll find your way. However, at least you're studying the right thing to become what you want, try your best to get your diploma. See it as a tiny tough path in a wild forest that is really harder than the usual street but that is a shortcut to your destination. Maybe you'll find a balance between these studies and your goal ;)
I feel I haven't fought enough for my dreams and studied the wrong thing, now I'm stuck because I'm paralysed, I don't know where to go, what to do. We all have various reasons to feel stuck, but try to remember what your dreams are =D
Completely relatable ... 🙈
This is beautiful!
Hey, so eine ehrliche Geschichte! Ich habe beinahe dasselbe wie du. Ich habe sogar kein Smartphone! Herrlich! Vielleicht können wir weiterrreden, aber nicht hier......
...sometimes we should just live our routine life patiently waiting for global changes...they will happen anyway - when new people appear in your life, new habits, new dreams, new aims.... But sometimes it's time to act... maybe in smth small - change your route to university, or your style,..or try some new sort of ice-cream (why not?) - anything that can bring new emotions))) Sometimes it's time for radical changes...but I guess it's not the case yet...
I like this video !! :-)
Dass die anderen Studenten reifer wirken, kann ich sehr gut nachvollziehen. Ich hatte während meiner Studienzeit ähnliche Gefühle. Damals gab es natürlich keine Smartphones, also wenigstens das ist mir erspart geblieben ;) Käme für dich eventuell ein Auslandssemester in Frage? Wenn du das Fach magst aber dir das dortige Universitätsumfeld missfällt, könnte ich mir vorstellen, dass ein Tapetenwechsel was bringt.
I feel you so much!!! I feel my dream is never going to happen, I dont want a boring 9-5 job, But then I have to think that A job is what im going to be doing for the rest of my life, its the one thing that will bring in the money I need, and although I dont feel no where ner old enough to be looking for a job, I think I need to start thinking!!!
This video is so inspiring and just pure amazing with the filming and the words!
Ive just watched a few other of your videos, and I love your work so much!!!!!
I would love to collab with you, if your up for it?
Im so happy I stumbled across your channel, Your work has left me questioning so much!!
Give me a message on twitter @karenzaJW, I would love to collab so much!
Hey Karenza!
Sorry for my late reply... Thanks for your great comment and sharing your thoughts with me/us! Yeah, I hate the idea of having such a job, I wish I could just inspire people instead of sitting in a grey office all day long. I'm glad you enjoy watching my videos by the way and sure, maybe we could collaborate, that would be amazing!
Wish you a lovely day!!
~ Oliver
........TRUTH & DARE........
I know what you mean.. i don't belong here.. i just want do drown , letting my knees touch the ocean floor.. the wild horses in me are me are all gone.. all that is left in me is a barren waste land.. i was a painter.. of mother earth her self.. buried to much of her wild childeren, with only just my bare hands.. i have forsaken humanity.. only hate is what i have for that disease they call humans.. i fade away slowly with every mist that rise.. i was born into hell itself and will die to hunt the hell into eternity. .
I just want want to drown.. and touch the ocean floor.. letting the river flow inside of me..