Meghan, this was so needed. I'm a 40ish yr old Mom and my kids are almost preteen and feel this was the most wonderful output of a video on TH-cam for this genre. It had me in tears and I hope it reaches all those who are in doubt of themselves regardless of sexual identity, gender or age. Everyone is a SPARK and everyone has a SPARK. If TH-cam gives out awards for videos, this deserves one. Thank you...and yes, I watch you even though you're like 25 years younger than me but I have a channel so that's how I know you but I love your channel. 😘
I have anxiety and depression and it's hard to watch youtubers who act like their life is perfect. Thank you for being real with us. You don't pretend life is always okay, but you show us that it will be okay.
My older brother gave me a package of sparklers with my birthday gifts in May. He said they reminded him of me. I figured he was joking - and he probably was - but all of a sudden, it seems like they have meaning. He's the only other member of my family who is depressed and he's the only one who knows about the days I'm afraid to be alone in my apartment, the days I am afraid of myself. I've seen this visual poem so many times since May and just now, something's clicked. Interesting how life works
_"Turn your face to the sun, and all of the shadows fall behind you."_ There's *not* enough words to express how *deeply moving* this video was to me, how *completely* I related to it, and how *truly beautifully* it has been expressed & put together. It was *beyond words*. So I'm not going to even try, as it SERIOUSLY *wouldn't do it justice!* Meghan, all I can say, Is that your talents are *truly being wasted* on makeup videos! This was *PHENOMENAL!!!* *Breathtakingly beautiful* *Keep putting your heart❤, mind and soul into everything that you do!* x
_Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light._ *- Albus Dumbledore -* This is one of my favourite quotes & is expressed *SO SO well* in this video!
When you said you felt your channel was no longer what you wanted to do, I got a little worried. I've been following you for a while now, and you're a huge inspiration. And once I saw this.. I realized beauty, vlogs, and hauls are not all TH-cam has to offer. TH-cam can offer a second thought to a decision you made just by one thumbnail. TH-cam can and has changed lives. Thank you, Meghan. Thank you for sharing all of your stories, and all of your heartaches. Even the best of us aren't untouchable, and I can not begin to explain how relieving that is. Thank you for beginning to show us the TH-camr you really want to be.
Meghan, I usually don't comment on videos. Actually, In some way I don't really like to do it, cause I feel like it's so superficial. What people say, how people say it. You know. & actually, I weren't really a "fan" of your videos, if you could put it that way. I mean, I loved watching them - mostly because your personality is so bright. But they never really caught me or inspired me. This video though. You doing Spoken Words. I mean, I am a HUGE fan of Poetry slam and this.. This was breathtaking. Such beautiful words. So fragile.. and EXTREMELY real and Meghan - you just really CAUGHT me. & I hope you keep doing plenty more of these videos, or at least videos coming from your heart, no matter what people say cause that was just beautiful. & if they can't see how beautiful this was, they truly don't get art. & you're an artist.
This comment really means a lot to me. Spoken word has been one of my favorite forms of creativity since high school- and while it's not as wordy or picturesque as some of my other writings- it's filled with straight forward passion, and I'm really really glad you saw that :) thank you for your support- it really does mean the world to me
What Lisa said. My daughter is the age of most of your fans, I'd guess. But I'm a "fan" (recovering vlogmas addict) because you are real and it comes through. LOVED the poem. This is the kind of content I want my children exposed to on TH-cam. Thank you
Just watched your anxiety video and had to come back to this. You have a way of forming the right words, of talking about bad things all while giving me, and so many other people hope, it really is a blessing :)
OH DANG. I had passed watching this because I thought it was going to be really cliche and sappy. And it was. But it was also AMAZING. The way you put the words together and the way your voice made them sound was incredible! And Lily is the editing bae. The music, timing, and simplicity of the video were ABSOLUTELY PERFECT. Round of applause from me.
Dear Meghan:: You continue to inspire me and others everywhere to find within me who I am and to embrace myself. Ever since your depression video I've found this whole new side of you that is so real and raw to the camera and to your viewers. I want to congratulate you for opening yourself up to us and becoming such a beautiful role model for hundreds of thousands of young spirits around the world. You're right; it's not about being happy all the time because darkness comes whether we desire it or we don't, but finding yourself and discovering your own beauty is so important in life. Thank you Meghan for this stunning video that left me and many others speechless and empowered. Continue to ignite your spark, we love you ❤️❤️
ive been coming back to this every once in awhile for the past 5 years and it still sends shivers down my spine every time i hear it. thank you for this
thank you so much. for using the power you have to touch people, in such an effective way. thank you for taking advantage of the amount of subscribers you have, and for continuously focusing on so much more than outer beauty. because outer beauty? it fades. thank you so much.
WHY WOULD ANYONE DISLIKE THIS THIS IS FREAKING POETRY THIS IS ART THIS IS INSPIRING MEGHAN YOU ARE SO AWESOME FOR DOING THIS AND IF THIS IS WHAT YOU WANT TO DO WITH UR CHANNEL I SUPPORT YOU 119% PERCENT YOU JUST KEEP DOING YOU
***** And you based this off of what, ONE poem? Your not even giving her a chance by saying this. Not everyone is the best at things they're just starting to try out, I honestly feel like that's just common sense.
***** Opinions and facts have a very defined line. Keep in mind what you see with your eyes does not mean the world is only defined by your view point. "Good work" is not based on a single perspective. Other people may appreciate this for different reasons and consider it art with the very same right you have to consider it not. So be respectful of the balance there. Criticise her if you wish but don't make others appears as if that they are wrong for not doing so. That is the proof of naivety if I ever saw it. Unless you fancy yourself above showing the basic human respect of agreeing to disagree.
That's the thing about art: you're free to feel however you do, there doesn't have to be a defined reason you dislike or like something. Liking something simply because it's art makes me skeptical, but I'm okay with that. The only person who understands that wholly is you; oh, how solipsism is a blessing and a curse.
I should just leave well enough alone but lastly... When you decide that you and your predecessors think there is some fervently concluded checklist of traits that make up "art" consider this... You just placed a man made bible in front of every creative mind on planet earth. Told them that their passion is a competition to be the best and belittled any freedoms they had to a simple list of requirements. Remove joy of creation and replace it with a stern shake of the finger "no not good enough for the masses." Remind them that they simply do not create "art" but create competition for the next best prodigy. After all there will never be enough space in the universe for all of humanity to be great will there? Majority must fail for the select few to be great right? Leave the girl alone. She just wanted to be creative and stir a little positive passion in her world and her fans. By the way, it doesn't have a strict guideline or set of rules, it's art. Here's the definition... 2art noun \ˈärt\ : something that is created with imagination and skill and that is beautiful or that expresses important ideas or feelings : works created by artists : paintings, sculptures, etc., that are created to be beautiful or to express important ideas or feelings : the methods and skills used for painting, sculpting, drawing, etc.
I've struggled with depression for years now. It comes and goes, sometimes only for days, other times for months. Today was another day in a string of months that I've felt lost in life. This video opened the blinds and let the light in; it made me wake up and realize that my struggles aren't for nothing, they are meaningful. Without them I wouldn't see the beauty in that spark. Thank you, so so much for this. I'm truly grateful.
I am in awe. You said you hoped this inspired someone. Meghan, I doubt you will ever read this, but just posting what you want is inspiring. In a place that is so open for everyone's opinions. I know you have been through a lot recently, and honestly so have I. I actually kinda have a similar story to you. (Except I dont have a youtube fanbase...) I have followed your channel for so long and have felt like I have grown up with you. I am so proud of the things you are doing, whether it be this or makeup tutorials. I am here. I am so excited for you and your future. And back to the poem; I can relate to this so much. As I mentioned before, I was diagnosed with clinical depression a couple months ago. And this was exactly the kind of thing I needed to here being in a happy place I am now. No matter if we never talk or meet, I will always consider you, Meghan Rienks, a friend. Thanks for all you do. Love Always, Elizabeth southernbeth. com
when the video first started, I was like "okay, this is going to be so cheesy!" But then as I kept watching I was actually blown away by how good it is!! Very inspirational, and I think it speaks to your audience,as most of us are girls, this was super inspirational.
There needs to be more people in the world like you. YOU are a true inspiration. This was incredible. You are crazy talented. I, myself, know how hard it can be to realize things will get better and even though we will always have some dark, sad, and depressing moments, they don't define us. The moments that we are so insanely happy and feel so alive are the ones worth remembering and cherishing. Thank you for helping me and I'm sure many other people realize, how important it is to know that the good moments outweigh the bad. Meghan, I will never forget this video. Thank you for making this.
I'm addicted to this video, it relaxes me, it excites me, it inspires me and puts me in such a joyful mood, loving life and just enjoying every second of it, stopping in my memories thinking of how wonderful it has been, but it can end in any second so I'm enjoying day by day like it's the last. I love you Meghan, you have thought me how to light up my life and come out of the darkness, thank you. Looking forward to see more of this videos, you're amazing.
Meghan I'm not just sayin this because I love you... But these has to be one of the best inspirational videos i have seen in a long time. I liked you since the very beginning and every time i watch your videos I instantly feel so happy.. You make me laugh so much is ridiculous.. And my family looks at me like.. Why are you laughing at a computer ? my point is to let you know that you are such an inspiration to me. You have taught me so much about being myself and embrace every little thing about me and every single moment of mu life, and I wanna thank you for that. You are an amazing person, and you deserve the best of the best. Hope you read this.. Love from Chile ❤️
I have no words to describe how beautiful this video is, how beautiful you are as a person and a soul Meghan. I don't even know you but the proudness is oozing out of my bones right now. What a breathtaking way to capture such innocence and yet hardships of life. This is a true example of art. Please continue to run the race of life at full speed. And never stop unless it's to take a photograph worth a thousand memories. I won't say I love you because that's cliché and fangirlish, and this video doesn't deserve cliché, but what I will say is you have moved something inside me, you have opened my lungs to fresh air and taken my heart a new path, so I will say for that just know that I am wordlessly, unimaginably thankful. ❤️
I felt everything, everything as your words were cradling me. This is beautiful. I am proud of you, I am proud of me. Thank you Meghan, truly, thank you x
After 8 years of on and off depression, and constant anxiety. I come back to this video all the time, because i'm finally better, and sometimes I let myself forget my past but deep down it never goes away. So this video reminds me to embrace the darkness, and shine brighter. Each time it gives me chills.
I have been watching you for about 4 years now and Meghan I love you, you're so raw and real, something everyone should strive to be. You're so inspirational, from your Dr. Meghan videos to now! You're my favorite TH-camr by far. It has been a pleasure following you throughout your life journey on TH-cam. Thank you, continue to stay true to yourself
This gave me chills. Meghan, I am so incredibly proud of you for doing what makes YOU happy. This poem inspired me. I was in the dark for at least 2 years of my life, battling self harm and eating disorders. but somewhere around summer of 2014, I realized that happiness truly comes from within, that the light is in you (as you put it). I am so in love with life now. yes, there are days where the darkness consumes me, but then I remember that only I can make me happy. you're an inspiration and I feel as though you're truly one of my friends (as weird as that may sound). keep doin you girl!
You said in your last video you didn't like the videos you were posting. All of the beauty and fashion. Well Meghan if these are the types of videos you want to post, then honestly I can't wait to see what the future brings for your channel. Because it's videos like these that inspire people. Meghan people look up to you and in this video you used the power you have, to speak a message. A beautiful message. Thank you.
This is one of the best things I've ever watched on TH-cam. I could listen to this a 100 million times and get something new from it. Meghan you are amazing and I'm glad I found a role model who understands how I feel. The darkness does end, you just have to have the power to turn on the light.
And that body you're cloaking with darkness is carved with so much beauty. Well said, Meghan. This has to be my favorite video you've ever done as well.
My girlfriend, who is struggling with depression, saw this and shared it with me this morning. She is struggling with the darkness... and I am trying to be a light for her. Then she goes... and shares this with me, and dazzles me with her own light. Thank you, Meghan. This was an inspired piece.
I don't usually comment on videos..just kinda sit back and laugh at some of them. But as I silently watched this I was inspired! I was moved and ignited by your thoughtfilled language. The way you epressed in words what so many of us feel but can't seem to express past an iternal scream. So thank you. Because today so few have the wisdom and power to say such words. So many will see this, so many will change. God bless!
I wish people could has enjoyed the video without being critical :( it's like "Oh the video was very inspiring but the words were distracting and... " its like , I would have hate to start making videos I actually like and people will just be like " she was trying to hard... and her voice..." it's honestly sad , but Meghan I hope you keep doing what your doing and BE YOU.
I agree with you. Some of the comments on these videos kill me. If you don't like something, don't watch it. If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all. I always ask myself before I speak, if what I have to say is helpful or hurtful. If it hurts, I keep it to myself.
Oh. My. God. I'm seriously crying and I'm speechless. This is the BEST video I've ever seen on TH-cam on TH-cam ever. And I'm totally not just saying that because I love you and everything you put out. This seriously inspired me and reinforced things that I've been trying to remind myself for years. I am in the happiest, best place of my life right now. I'm not the person I was 2 years ago, my past DOESN'T define me. My experiences make me who I am today but those singular moments don't define me. Thank you for making my morning that much brighter.
Your words are so incredibly empowering. I come back and watch this video every so often when I'm feeling down and insecure, and it always makes me feel better
if this isn't the single most amazing thing I've ever seen a "beauty guru" do, I don't know what it is. But now I know your not just a beauty guru behind a computer screen, your a person who has struggle and struggles with the darkness just like the rest of us! this was so amazing and inspiring and insightful and I just love it and you Meghan! thank you for this!
I watch a lot of your videos and this is the first time that I have been so moved. That does not mean I haven't enjoyed the other videos, because I have! What I mean is that I love the rawness, the emotion and the creativity of this. I hope to see more of this type of video from you because I truly believe it sets you apart! Great job!!!
I just stumbled upon this video, as someone who has dealt with anxiety and depression ever since I lost my younger sister in a tragic accident 15 years ago, I can say that this has helped me so much. It helped to remind me that all I have to do is just turn the light on and my demons are not as big as I make them out to be. So thank you for putting something into words that so many people can not. this is truly amazing.
I don't think that there is any way that you can understand how much is means to me, and how much it inspired me. I've watched this countless times, and it's helped me through so much. You truly are a light in the darkness. Thank you.
I deal with anxiety, panick attacks, depression, and binge eating..I'm not trying to make anyone pity me by posting this but I just wanted to say that you have truly inspired me and made me realize that I'm not wierd. I'm not a freak. I'm a normal 15 year old girl. I love you so much Meghan!❤️ you are an inspiration to millions❤️
I never believed anyone would feel how I've been feeling right now. The first line is exactly where I'm at sometimes "darkness hugs you..." no friend or family member or even my soul mate understands that like this piece of art does, they can't because they're not in my position. I'm inspired, not to completely change my life but to just look for little pieces of happiness everyday, so happy I found this
I seriously started crying, ad it's so beautiful! You've got an amazing talent and you should really pursue this! Love you so much and thought you should know you helped me stop cutting myself and you help me fight against sucide. You saved my life, and I am so very thankful 😘 I am now 7 months strong. Ily
this made me cry. I have spent a lot of time in the darkness recently. thank you for a dose of inspiration to help me stay strong for a while. love you!!
I admit I cried... In the beginning I was like I'm going to click off not because I didn't like It I just wasn't in the mood but there was a part of me that was like Stay...so I did and I don't regret it...❤
I honestly have never been so touched before. I just started binge watching your videos because I thought your personality was amazing, and I saw this one. I have no words at all just tears of joy, realization, and similarity. This video made me realize so much, I've been on the journey of recovery for depression and this is just wow. Congratulations on how amazing you are for getting through something like this. You are a true inspiration. Never stop what you are doing because you are touching thousands of people's hearts around the entire world. Thank you so much for being an amazing human being. I love you. -emily
I cannot even explain how much this video changed my perspective on life, you are an amazing person Meghan keep doing what your doing because your obviously doing something right
I suffer from -------- disorder. Fill in the blank with pretty much anything and I've been diagnosed with it. But this is beautiful and I can't stop listening to it. Because it reminds me that my problems aren't all there is to me and that I can make it out of this alive. I can say no to the negative thoughts. I can love and live and blossom. Thank you
Did anybody else just say WOW and start full on sobbing when the video was over?? Meghan this is amazing and I'm gonna try and listen to this every morning your amazing and this video is just some more evidence and if this video isn't enough than I don't know what is
i am in complete tears by having somebody make me realize that i can't live in the dark forever. even if i want to. thank you for being such a beautiful energy and inspiration to people all around you. ..... at least you inspired me... ...... you saved me... you're my hero... my hero meghan ...thank you so much.
Meghan I admire you so much, you are going after your dreams and you are achieving them. You are a great person and an amazing role model. I agree with you, it's okay to be sad, sometimes you just have to. But I also like to say *keep your face to the sun and you won't see the darkness.* I hope I will one day be as strong as you. Wish you the best, love you Meg
Meghan, this is the BEST video you'ever made. It's inspiring and I'm not afraid to say this video has its own SPARK. I feel like this really suits who you are. You deserve a street with your name just for this. Congrulations! I feel proud♡
This morning I woke up feeling down for no explainable reason. As I lied under the covers, crying alone, I remembered this poem and gave it a listen. I can't tell you how much better I feel having heard your words. Thank you so much, Meghan. I hope your day is full of light.
I can definitely tell that this is what you wanted your channel to be. I can also tell that these are the kind of videos that make you happy! It was beautiful, keep doing what makes you feel awesome! (P.S this gave me chills because I related it to my own life and I just wow)
Wow! I immediately needed to show this to my 15 years old daughter.... So many years people have bullied her, tear her down... She needed to here this. She is her light and yes..... NOONE CAN TAKE THAT AWAY!
For a while after you made your video about depression, I was angry at you Meghan. Because your channel was supposed to be the place i could get way from mine and you made me face it. Today, June now, is actually the first day I've been back to your channel since that video. On medication now, some days I'm better and some days I'm worse, but the important thing is that I'm not in it alone now because that video was the push I need to tell someone about it. The next day, I did. So I guess this ramble is just a thank you and a sorry for holding that video against you. Thank you for being the person I didn't know I needed. 💕
This is pure beauty. I've learned so much about you through this video than any other beauty or fashion video. You go girl, doing what YOU love to do. Life isn't always about makeup, or outer appearance - there's more to life than that ladies! Creativity is what I thrive to see here on TH-cam, you've inspired me to look beyond the typical guru videos and want to inspire others ... The way you inspire me. xo
If anyone wants it written out, here ya go! : There's something both frightening and yet so very comforting about darkness It's in the way it hugs every curve of your body, how it forgives those mountains and plateaus that the daylight does not. In the darkness you can hide. You can hide from just about anything. So you turn off the lights. Then you won't have to look in the mirror. If you shut the blinds it'll seem like the sun stopped shining for everyone else too. And it's quiet. And it's dark. And it's lonely. But here's the thing... It's... It's not forever. This life of yours will not be defined by the moment in which you cease to exist. You can't see it now, but it's got chapters and volumes and sequels and a future. And that body you're cloaking in shadows- it's carved with so much beauty. And in the fog you're forgetting how bewitching your mind is; one of a kind. Irreplaceable. In the darkness you can't see any of that. So light it up and ignite that spark. It's not about being happy all the time, it's about recognizing those moments in which you really feel... Alive. When goosebumps crawl up your arms and you can't help but smile. It's that feeling when you hear the song on the radio that you were just thinking of, when you're running so fast you feel like you can actually taste your heartbeat. In those singular moments, when it's so good, it feels as if your soul is rising from your body, looking down on you and saying: "remember this. this moment. This is who you are. You are not your grades or your Jean size or your anxiety or your depression; you're not your past. You're not defined by a number or a phrase or a moment; you're a light. A dazzling, sparkling, electrifying glow, & you burn brighter than even the darkest of your shadows. The darkness will return; that's just an inevitable fact. And you're going to have moments of weakness, while you sit there wondering where the light went. But here's the secret: that light... Is you. & nobody can take that away.
Meghan...you are honestly a breath of fresh air to this community. You inspire me so much, you are somebody I turn to daily, as a reminder that things aren't always going to be okay, but in the end WE will be. You're helping so many people, thank you. Sending you all the love in my heart right now. Take care xo
Love it Meg, props to Lily too the editing was amazing! Thank you for sharing what you have learned throughout your life- the good and bad. Love you always
I'm really proud of who you've become. You're using your channel to really inspire and help young girls and not just tell them how to put makeup on their faces and curl their hair (which there's nothing wrong with, but it's important to say there's more to them and to life.) I absolutely loved all of this. :)
Omg this poem gave me life. Swear it really struck home with me and made me think about the things I am going through and just plain out life differently. I have always looked up to you and admired you, but this just made the respect and admiration for you triple. Love you!
It has been almost two years since this video was posted and here I am in 2017 STILL coming back to it! It never fails to make me feel better so thank you Meghan and please please please consider making more of these types of videos because you are very talented!
Just wanted to share this with you. You probably watched this and said "Wow, this was so inspiring" or "this inspired me". And then what do you do? Maybe you click on other videos in your feed. Maybe you close the computer and start studying for that test you have tomorrow. But what about tomorrow? What about next week? Next year? The rest of your life? It's nice to have videos and insight like Meghan's to inspire you for a moment. But you have to know that it's YOU who can change your perspective of the world. Now go out and change the world. I believe in you. Because you are strong. You are stronger than this video. You are more than watching inspiring people. You are more than reading this comment. You are more than just a moment. YOU are you. And you are beautiful and more capable than you will ever know. "Go out and change the world"
I said it on twitter and I'm going to say in again. This video spoke to me and helped me in ways I can't describe. It helped me so much. And for that I wanted to thank you Meghan. So thank you... so so so much.
Favorite video you have EVER done!! You are truly such an inspiration to me! The past two years have been very up and down for me but you have truly helped me so very much! Your story that you were so brave to share and just how you've pushed/ are pushing through. You've shown me its okay to be sad and cry and feel like crap, but the point is to lift your head and get back up. To smile and be happy in the good times despite what's wrong in the world. To dance like nobody's watching and to relish in the things you love.. And so I just want to say thank you. Thank you for being brave enough to help so many of us. We love u so very much Meghan... xxxx
Beautiful. Honest. Creative. Vulnerable. Stunning. Brave. Wow.
More please.
Meghan, this was so needed. I'm a 40ish yr old Mom and my kids are almost preteen and feel this was the most wonderful output of a video on TH-cam for this genre. It had me in tears and I hope it reaches all those who are in doubt of themselves regardless of sexual identity, gender or age. Everyone is a SPARK and everyone has a SPARK. If TH-cam gives out awards for videos, this deserves one. Thank you...and yes, I watch you even though you're like 25 years younger than me but I have a channel so that's how I know you but I love your channel. 😘
PREACH!!!
I have anxiety and depression and it's hard to watch youtubers who act like their life is perfect. Thank you for being real with us. You don't pretend life is always okay, but you show us that it will be okay.
My older brother gave me a package of sparklers with my birthday gifts in May. He said they reminded him of me. I figured he was joking - and he probably was - but all of a sudden, it seems like they have meaning. He's the only other member of my family who is depressed and he's the only one who knows about the days I'm afraid to be alone in my apartment, the days I am afraid of myself. I've seen this visual poem so many times since May and just now, something's clicked. Interesting how life works
AWW thats like the sweetest thing ever
omg wow. thats so weird but like amazing at the same time. i hope u 2 can use the sparklers together and i hope he sees this and gets better:)
_"Turn your face to the sun, and all of the shadows fall behind you."_
There's *not* enough words to express how *deeply moving* this video was to me, how *completely* I related to it, and how *truly beautifully* it has been expressed & put together. It was *beyond words*. So I'm not going to even try, as it SERIOUSLY *wouldn't do it justice!*
Meghan, all I can say, Is that your talents are *truly being wasted* on makeup videos! This was *PHENOMENAL!!!* *Breathtakingly beautiful*
*Keep putting your heart❤, mind and soul into everything that you do!* x
_Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light._
*- Albus Dumbledore -*
This is one of my favourite quotes & is expressed *SO SO well* in this video!
It's a Maori Proverb. It would have been nice if that quote was actually hers lolololol #trolling
This is my favourite thing ever.
That means so much to me :)
***** OH MY GOD YOU REPLIED TO ME IM ACTUALLY CRYING I LOVE YOU SO MUCH HOLY OMG
Lily Mathews Hi, I'm a fashion and beauty vlogger! I would love it if you checked out my channel and subscribed! :)
I really hope she does another one:)
Did she just solve the question of what is life.. ?
Yup
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hannah !! I love your channel so much, you're such an inspiration to me ! love you
Yes
You need to right a book filled with little poem things like this I would read it every day
PLEASE Meghan write this book
When you said you felt your channel was no longer what you wanted to do, I got a little worried. I've been following you for a while now, and you're a huge inspiration. And once I saw this.. I realized beauty, vlogs, and hauls are not all TH-cam has to offer. TH-cam can offer a second thought to a decision you made just by one thumbnail. TH-cam can and has changed lives. Thank you, Meghan. Thank you for sharing all of your stories, and all of your heartaches. Even the best of us aren't untouchable, and I can not begin to explain how relieving that is. Thank you for beginning to show us the TH-camr you really want to be.
Meghan, I usually don't comment on videos. Actually, In some way I don't really like to do it, cause I feel like it's so superficial. What people say, how people say it. You know. & actually, I weren't really a "fan" of your videos, if you could put it that way. I mean, I loved watching them - mostly because your personality is so bright. But they never really caught me or inspired me.
This video though. You doing Spoken Words. I mean, I am a HUGE fan of Poetry slam and this.. This was breathtaking. Such beautiful words. So fragile.. and EXTREMELY real and Meghan - you just really CAUGHT me. & I hope you keep doing plenty more of these videos, or at least videos coming from your heart, no matter what people say cause that was just beautiful. & if they can't see how beautiful this was, they truly don't get art. & you're an artist.
This comment really means a lot to me. Spoken word has been one of my favorite forms of creativity since high school- and while it's not as wordy or picturesque as some of my other writings- it's filled with straight forward passion, and I'm really really glad you saw that :) thank you for your support- it really does mean the world to me
What Lisa said. My daughter is the age of most of your fans, I'd guess. But I'm a "fan" (recovering vlogmas addict) because you are real and it comes through. LOVED the poem. This is the kind of content I want my children exposed to on TH-cam. Thank you
WOW I LOVED THIS SO MUCH!!
Thank you so much :)
thank you Madilyn! :D
Me too I agree
Just watched your anxiety video and had to come back to this. You have a way of forming the right words, of talking about bad things all while giving me, and so many other people hope, it really is a blessing :)
same here
Same
Same x
Sameeee 😭
LindaKatharina very true
OH DANG. I had passed watching this because I thought it was going to be really cliche and sappy. And it was. But it was also AMAZING. The way you put the words together and the way your voice made them sound was incredible! And Lily is the editing bae. The music, timing, and simplicity of the video were ABSOLUTELY PERFECT. Round of applause from me.
AHAHAH _"i thought it was going to be really cliche and sappy... _*_and it was._*_"_
this may or may not be my third time watching this. and crying.
7th😂😍💕
Lost count..
Dear Meghan:: You continue to inspire me and others everywhere to find within me who I am and to embrace myself. Ever since your depression video I've found this whole new side of you that is so real and raw to the camera and to your viewers. I want to congratulate you for opening yourself up to us and becoming such a beautiful role model for hundreds of thousands of young spirits around the world. You're right; it's not about being happy all the time because darkness comes whether we desire it or we don't, but finding yourself and discovering your own beauty is so important in life. Thank you Meghan for this stunning video that left me and many others speechless and empowered. Continue to ignite your spark, we love you ❤️❤️
ive been coming back to this every once in awhile for the past 5 years and it still sends shivers down my spine every time i hear it. thank you for this
I genuinely smiled and I genuinely cried while watching this. So inspiring and so beautiful
Same
Me too. So beautiful! :)
I'm so glad you liked it :D
So did I. It warmed my heart💜
I love you Meg! I like everything you do! ❤ (trying to act like I didn't scream for ten minutes when I saw the comment)
thank you so much. for using the power you have to touch people, in such an effective way. thank you for taking advantage of the amount of subscribers you have, and for continuously focusing on so much more than outer beauty. because outer beauty? it fades. thank you so much.
couldn't have said it any better than this.
WHY WOULD ANYONE DISLIKE THIS THIS IS FREAKING POETRY THIS IS ART THIS IS INSPIRING MEGHAN YOU ARE SO AWESOME FOR DOING THIS AND IF THIS IS WHAT YOU WANT TO DO WITH UR CHANNEL I SUPPORT YOU 119% PERCENT YOU JUST KEEP DOING YOU
***** Really? How so?
***** And you based this off of what, ONE poem? Your not even giving her a chance by saying this. Not everyone is the best at things they're just starting to try out, I honestly feel like that's just common sense.
***** Opinions and facts have a very defined line. Keep in mind what you see with your eyes does not mean the world is only defined by your view point. "Good work" is not based on a single perspective. Other people may appreciate this for different reasons and consider it art with the very same right you have to consider it not. So be respectful of the balance there. Criticise her if you wish but don't make others appears as if that they are wrong for not doing so. That is the proof of naivety if I ever saw it. Unless you fancy yourself above showing the basic human respect of agreeing to disagree.
That's the thing about art: you're free to feel however you do, there doesn't have to be a defined reason you dislike or like something. Liking something simply because it's art makes me skeptical, but I'm okay with that. The only person who understands that wholly is you; oh, how solipsism is a blessing and a curse.
I should just leave well enough alone but lastly... When you decide that you and your predecessors think there is some fervently concluded checklist of traits that make up "art" consider this...
You just placed a man made bible in front of every creative mind on planet earth. Told them that their passion is a competition to be the best and belittled any freedoms they had to a simple list of requirements. Remove joy of creation and replace it with a stern shake of the finger "no not good enough for the masses." Remind them that they simply do not create "art" but create competition for the next best prodigy. After all there will never be enough space in the universe for all of humanity to be great will there? Majority must fail for the select few to be great right?
Leave the girl alone. She just wanted to be creative and stir a little positive passion in her world and her fans.
By the way, it doesn't have a strict guideline or set of rules, it's art. Here's the definition...
2art noun \ˈärt\
: something that is created with imagination and skill and that is beautiful or that expresses important ideas or feelings
: works created by artists : paintings, sculptures, etc., that are created to be beautiful or to express important ideas or feelings
: the methods and skills used for painting, sculpting, drawing, etc.
I've struggled with depression for years now. It comes and goes, sometimes only for days, other times for months. Today was another day in a string of months that I've felt lost in life. This video opened the blinds and let the light in; it made me wake up and realize that my struggles aren't for nothing, they are meaningful. Without them I wouldn't see the beauty in that spark. Thank you, so so much for this. I'm truly grateful.
I am in awe. You said you hoped this inspired someone. Meghan, I doubt you will ever read this, but just posting what you want is inspiring. In a place that is so open for everyone's opinions. I know you have been through a lot recently, and honestly so have I. I actually kinda have a similar story to you. (Except I dont have a youtube fanbase...) I have followed your channel for so long and have felt like I have grown up with you. I am so proud of the things you are doing, whether it be this or makeup tutorials. I am here. I am so excited for you and your future. And back to the poem; I can relate to this so much. As I mentioned before, I was diagnosed with clinical depression a couple months ago. And this was exactly the kind of thing I needed to here being in a happy place I am now. No matter if we never talk or meet, I will always consider you, Meghan Rienks, a friend. Thanks for all you do.
Love Always,
Elizabeth
southernbeth. com
well said!
when the video first started, I was like "okay, this is going to be so cheesy!" But then as I kept watching I was actually blown away by how good it is!! Very inspirational, and I think it speaks to your audience,as most of us are girls, this was super inspirational.
oh godness, i just commented like the exact same thing! lol sorry I didn't see this prior!
lol no big deal, Great minds think alike :)
There needs to be more people in the world like you. YOU are a true inspiration. This was incredible. You are crazy talented. I, myself, know how hard it can be to realize things will get better and even though we will always have some dark, sad, and depressing moments, they don't define us. The moments that we are so insanely happy and feel so alive are the ones worth remembering and cherishing. Thank you for helping me and I'm sure many other people realize, how important it is to know that the good moments outweigh the bad. Meghan, I will never forget this video. Thank you for making this.
I'm addicted to this video, it relaxes me, it excites me, it inspires me and puts me in such a joyful mood, loving life and just enjoying every second of it, stopping in my memories thinking of how wonderful it has been, but it can end in any second so I'm enjoying day by day like it's the last. I love you Meghan, you have thought me how to light up my life and come out of the darkness, thank you.
Looking forward to see more of this videos, you're amazing.
Meghan I'm not just sayin this because I love you... But these has to be one of the best inspirational videos i have seen in a long time. I liked you since the very beginning and every time i watch your videos I instantly feel so happy.. You make me laugh so much is ridiculous.. And my family looks at me like.. Why are you laughing at a computer ? my point is to let you know that you are such an inspiration to me. You have taught me so much about being myself and embrace every little thing about me and every single moment of mu life, and I wanna thank you for that. You are an amazing person, and you deserve the best of the best. Hope you read this.. Love from Chile ❤️
These are the only kinds of comments that should be on her videos. Pure love not hate.
I have no words to describe how beautiful this video is, how beautiful you are as a person and a soul Meghan. I don't even know you but the proudness is oozing out of my bones right now. What a breathtaking way to capture such innocence and yet hardships of life. This is a true example of art. Please continue to run the race of life at full speed. And never stop unless it's to take a photograph worth a thousand memories. I won't say I love you because that's cliché and fangirlish, and this video doesn't deserve cliché, but what I will say is you have moved something inside me, you have opened my lungs to fresh air and taken my heart a new path, so I will say for that just know that I am wordlessly, unimaginably thankful. ❤️
I felt everything, everything as your words were cradling me. This is beautiful. I am proud of you, I am proud of me. Thank you Meghan, truly, thank you x
After 8 years of on and off depression, and constant anxiety. I come back to this video all the time, because i'm finally better, and sometimes I let myself forget my past but deep down it never goes away. So this video reminds me to embrace the darkness, and shine brighter. Each time it gives me chills.
I have been watching you for about 4 years now and Meghan I love you, you're so raw and real, something everyone should strive to be. You're so inspirational, from your Dr. Meghan videos to now! You're my favorite TH-camr by far. It has been a pleasure following you throughout your life journey on TH-cam. Thank you, continue to stay true to yourself
This gave me chills. Meghan, I am so incredibly proud of you for doing what makes YOU happy. This poem inspired me. I was in the dark for at least 2 years of my life, battling self harm and eating disorders. but somewhere around summer of 2014, I realized that happiness truly comes from within, that the light is in you (as you put it). I am so in love with life now. yes, there are days where the darkness consumes me, but then I remember that only I can make me happy. you're an inspiration and I feel as though you're truly one of my friends (as weird as that may sound). keep doin you girl!
speechless
Agreed
Ever since you posted this video I still come back and re-watch it . Love you Meghan
You said in your last video you didn't like the videos you were posting. All of the beauty and fashion. Well Meghan if these are the types of videos you want to post, then honestly I can't wait to see what the future brings for your channel. Because it's videos like these that inspire people. Meghan people look up to you and in this video you used the power you have, to speak a message. A beautiful message. Thank you.
This is one of the best things I've ever watched on TH-cam. I could listen to this a 100 million times and get something new from it. Meghan you are amazing and I'm glad I found a role model who understands how I feel. The darkness does end, you just have to have the power to turn on the light.
And that body you're cloaking with darkness is carved with so much beauty.
Well said, Meghan. This has to be my favorite video you've ever done as well.
My girlfriend, who is struggling with depression, saw this and shared it with me this morning. She is struggling with the darkness... and I am trying to be a light for her. Then she goes... and shares this with me, and dazzles me with her own light.
Thank you, Meghan. This was an inspired piece.
I don't usually comment on videos..just kinda sit back and laugh at some of them. But as I silently watched this I was inspired! I was moved and ignited by your thoughtfilled language. The way you epressed in words what so many of us feel but can't seem to express past an iternal scream. So thank you. Because today so few have the wisdom and power to say such words. So many will see this, so many will change. God bless!
I wish people could has enjoyed the video without being critical :( it's like "Oh the video was very inspiring but the words were distracting and... " its like , I would have hate to start making videos I actually like and people will just be like " she was trying to hard... and her voice..." it's honestly sad , but Meghan I hope you keep doing what your doing and BE YOU.
I agree 100% with you
I agree with you. Some of the comments on these videos kill me. If you don't like something, don't watch it. If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all. I always ask myself before I speak, if what I have to say is helpful or hurtful. If it hurts, I keep it to myself.
***** huh?
I just realized how many times I said "like" lol I am sorry if that bothers anyone.
Oh. My. God. I'm seriously crying and I'm speechless. This is the BEST video I've ever seen on TH-cam on TH-cam ever. And I'm totally not just saying that because I love you and everything you put out. This seriously inspired me and reinforced things that I've been trying to remind myself for years. I am in the happiest, best place of my life right now. I'm not the person I was 2 years ago, my past DOESN'T define me. My experiences make me who I am today but those singular moments don't define me. Thank you for making my morning that much brighter.
Your words are so incredibly empowering. I come back and watch this video every so often when I'm feeling down and insecure, and it always makes me feel better
if this isn't the single most amazing thing I've ever seen a "beauty guru" do, I don't know what it is. But now I know your not just a beauty guru behind a computer screen, your a person who has struggle and struggles with the darkness just like the rest of us! this was so amazing and inspiring and insightful and I just love it and you Meghan! thank you for this!
I watch a lot of your videos and this is the first time that I have been so moved. That does not mean I haven't enjoyed the other videos, because I have! What I mean is that I love the rawness, the emotion and the creativity of this. I hope to see more of this type of video from you because I truly believe it sets you apart! Great job!!!
I just stumbled upon this video, as someone who has dealt with anxiety and depression ever since I lost my younger sister in a tragic accident 15 years ago, I can say that this has helped me so much. It helped to remind me that all I have to do is just turn the light on and my demons are not as big as I make them out to be. So thank you for putting something into words that so many people can not. this is truly amazing.
+Meghan Merritt I am so sorry about the loss of your sister. I could never imagine what it would be like without my sister.
that was beautiful and so inspiring. thank you meghan n.n
I'm so proud of you Meghan. I absolutely adore this!
My favorite video that exist on youtube. You should make more poems they are absolutly amazing
Agreed:)
agreed
yasss
I don't think that there is any way that you can understand how much is means to me, and how much it inspired me. I've watched this countless times, and it's helped me through so much. You truly are a light in the darkness. Thank you.
"You are not your: grades, jean size, anxiety, depression, past, defined by a number or a phrase, or a moment" -Meghan Rienks
This is breathtakingly beautiful Meghan. This could easily be an opening sequence to a film. Amazing.
this was powerful meghan! keep doing videos like this please
I deal with anxiety, panick attacks, depression, and binge eating..I'm not trying to make anyone pity me by posting this but I just wanted to say that you have truly inspired me and made me realize that I'm not wierd. I'm not a freak. I'm a normal 15 year old girl. I love you so much Meghan!❤️ you are an inspiration to millions❤️
I really needed to see this right now. It made me cry. Thank you.
I can't begin to explain how much you continue to surprise and inspire me! Beautiful concept, skilfully executed. Bravo doll! X
This is perfect
I never believed anyone would feel how I've been feeling right now. The first line is exactly where I'm at sometimes "darkness hugs you..." no friend or family member or even my soul mate understands that like this piece of art does, they can't because they're not in my position. I'm inspired, not to completely change my life but to just look for little pieces of happiness everyday, so happy I found this
This is poetry. This is art.
This is beauty.
Thank you for that.
whenever I go to my dark place I always come back and watch this video
I seriously started crying, ad it's so beautiful! You've got an amazing talent and you should really pursue this! Love you so much and thought you should know you helped me stop cutting myself and you help me fight against sucide. You saved my life, and I am so very thankful 😘 I am now 7 months strong. Ily
I still come back to this when I'm having a down day it's one of my favourite videos ever thanks Meghan xx
This was very dark, inspiring and comforting. I like the poetic side of Meghan, she is to be a great mother, this poem has a very motherly feel to it.
this made me cry. I have spent a lot of time in the darkness recently. thank you for a dose of inspiration to help me stay strong for a while. love you!!
Me too. It is really hard to get out of the darkness once you're in there.. and she understands that and this video was just so beautiful!
I loved this, it was highly connecting and almost enchanting! But you spoke real truth!
-A,x
Every time I am having a hard day, I go back and watch this video and for some reason it makes me feel better. Thank you
I admit I cried... In the beginning I was like I'm going to click off not because I didn't like It I just wasn't in the mood but there was a part of me that was like Stay...so I did and I don't regret it...❤
same
still my favorite video on the Internet
Wow, Just beautiful, brought tears to my eyes. Thanks for sharing this, you are such an inspiration.
I honestly have never been so touched before. I just started binge watching your videos because I thought your personality was amazing, and I saw this one. I have no words at all just tears of joy, realization, and similarity. This video made me realize so much, I've been on the journey of recovery for depression and this is just wow. Congratulations on how amazing you are for getting through something like this. You are a true inspiration. Never stop what you are doing because you are touching thousands of people's hearts around the entire world. Thank you so much for being an amazing human being. I love you. -emily
I cannot even explain how much this video changed my perspective on life, you are an amazing person Meghan keep doing what your doing because your obviously doing something right
I suffer from -------- disorder. Fill in the blank with pretty much anything and I've been diagnosed with it. But this is beautiful and I can't stop listening to it. Because it reminds me that my problems aren't all there is to me and that I can make it out of this alive. I can say no to the negative thoughts. I can love and live and blossom. Thank you
Did anybody else just say WOW and start full on sobbing when the video was over?? Meghan this is amazing and I'm gonna try and listen to this every morning your amazing and this video is just some more evidence and if this video isn't enough than I don't know what is
i am in complete tears by having somebody make me realize that i can't live in the dark forever. even if i want to.
thank you for being such a beautiful energy and inspiration to people all around you.
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at least you inspired me...
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you saved me...
you're my hero...
my hero meghan
...thank you so much.
Meghan I admire you so much, you are going after your dreams and you are achieving them. You are a great person and an amazing role model. I agree with you, it's okay to be sad, sometimes you just have to.
But I also like to say *keep your face to the sun and you won't see the darkness.* I hope I will one day be as strong as you. Wish you the best, love you Meg
Meghan, this is the BEST video you'ever made. It's inspiring and I'm not afraid to say this video has its own SPARK. I feel like this really suits who you are. You deserve a street with your name just for this. Congrulations! I feel proud♡
Watching this in 2016, such an amazing video x
This morning I woke up feeling down for no explainable reason. As I lied under the covers, crying alone, I remembered this poem and gave it a listen. I can't tell you how much better I feel having heard your words. Thank you so much, Meghan. I hope your day is full of light.
Oh my gosh. I loved that! It makes me really respect you.
amazing. just absolutely breathtakingly amazing♡
I love you Megan!
I can definitely tell that this is what you wanted your channel to be. I can also tell that these are the kind of videos that make you happy! It was beautiful, keep doing what makes you feel awesome! (P.S this gave me chills because I related it to my own life and I just wow)
Wow! I immediately needed to show this to my 15 years old daughter.... So many years people have bullied her, tear her down... She needed to here this. She is her light and yes..... NOONE CAN TAKE THAT AWAY!
For a while after you made your video about depression, I was angry at you Meghan. Because your channel was supposed to be the place i could get way from mine and you made me face it. Today, June now, is actually the first day I've been back to your channel since that video. On medication now, some days I'm better and some days I'm worse, but the important thing is that I'm not in it alone now because that video was the push I need to tell someone about it. The next day, I did. So I guess this ramble is just a thank you and a sorry for holding that video against you. Thank you for being the person I didn't know I needed. 💕
This is wow, just wow. An amazing powerful wow.
Im so speechless 😮😮😍😍
Obsessed. This new era of videos is compared to TSwifts new era with 1989. Love you even more Meghan!
Meghan please, please, please make more of these. I'm absolutely in love with this.
This is pure beauty. I've learned so much about you through this video than any other beauty or fashion video. You go girl, doing what YOU love to do. Life isn't always about makeup, or outer appearance - there's more to life than that ladies! Creativity is what I thrive to see here on TH-cam, you've inspired me to look beyond the typical guru videos and want to inspire others ... The way you inspire me. xo
If anyone wants it written out, here ya go! : There's something both frightening and yet so very comforting about darkness
It's in the way it hugs every curve of your body, how it forgives those mountains and plateaus that the daylight does not.
In the darkness you can hide. You can hide from just about anything.
So you turn off the lights. Then you won't have to look in the mirror. If you shut the blinds it'll seem like the sun stopped shining for everyone else too. And it's quiet. And it's dark. And it's lonely. But here's the thing... It's... It's not forever. This life of yours will not be defined by the moment in which you cease to exist. You can't see it now, but it's got chapters and volumes and sequels and a future. And that body you're cloaking in shadows- it's carved with so much beauty. And in the fog you're forgetting how bewitching your mind is; one of a kind. Irreplaceable. In the darkness you can't see any of that. So light it up and ignite that spark. It's not about being happy all the time, it's about recognizing those moments in which you really feel... Alive. When goosebumps crawl up your arms and you can't help but smile. It's that feeling when you hear the song on the radio that you were just thinking of, when you're running so fast you feel like you can actually taste your heartbeat. In those singular moments, when it's so good, it feels as if your soul is rising from your body, looking down on you and saying: "remember this. this moment. This is who you are. You are not your grades or your Jean size or your anxiety or your depression; you're not your past. You're not defined by a number or a phrase or a moment; you're a light. A dazzling, sparkling, electrifying glow, & you burn brighter than even the darkest of your shadows. The darkness will return; that's just an inevitable fact. And you're going to have moments of weakness, while you sit there wondering where the light went. But here's the secret: that light... Is you. & nobody can take that away.
This is beautiful
Meghan...you are honestly a breath of fresh air to this community. You inspire me so much, you are somebody I turn to daily, as a reminder that things aren't always going to be okay, but in the end WE will be. You're helping so many people, thank you. Sending you all the love in my heart right now. Take care xo
Love it Meg, props to Lily too the editing was amazing! Thank you for sharing what you have learned throughout your life- the good and bad. Love you always
I'm really proud of who you've become. You're using your channel to really inspire and help young girls and not just tell them how to put makeup on their faces and curl their hair (which there's nothing wrong with, but it's important to say there's more to them and to life.) I absolutely loved all of this. :)
Omg this poem gave me life. Swear it really struck home with me and made me think about the things I am going through and just plain out life differently. I have always looked up to you and admired you, but this just made the respect and admiration for you triple. Love you!
I come back to watch this so often, it's SO amazing.
This video is so, so beautfiul in every way. I love the way it's made, I love what it says. Great job, stay amazing
I still love this to this day. It has helped through everything
WOW I CANNOT EXPLAIN HOW MUCH THIS MEANS TO ME. THIS HAS BROUGHT OUT THE AMAZING TIMES IN LIFE, THANK YOU MEGHAN!! YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION!!!
It has been almost two years since this video was posted and here I am in 2017 STILL coming back to it! It never fails to make me feel better so thank you Meghan and please please please consider making more of these types of videos because you are very talented!
Just wanted to share this with you. You probably watched this and said "Wow, this was so inspiring" or "this inspired me". And then what do you do? Maybe you click on other videos in your feed. Maybe you close the computer and start studying for that test you have tomorrow. But what about tomorrow? What about next week? Next year? The rest of your life? It's nice to have videos and insight like Meghan's to inspire you for a moment. But you have to know that it's YOU who can change your perspective of the world. Now go out and change the world. I believe in you. Because you are strong. You are stronger than this video. You are more than watching inspiring people. You are more than reading this comment. You are more than just a moment. YOU are you. And you are beautiful and more capable than you will ever know. "Go out and change the world"
Best video I saw in so long. This just made me cry.
I said it on twitter and I'm going to say in again. This video spoke to me and helped me in ways I can't describe. It helped me so much. And for that I wanted to thank you Meghan. So thank you... so so so much.
Favorite video you have EVER done!! You are truly such an inspiration to me! The past two years have been very up and down for me but you have truly helped me so very much! Your story that you were so brave to share and just how you've pushed/ are pushing through. You've shown me its okay to be sad and cry and feel like crap, but the point is to lift your head and get back up. To smile and be happy in the good times despite what's wrong in the world. To dance like nobody's watching and to relish in the things you love.. And so I just want to say thank you. Thank you for being brave enough to help so many of us. We love u so very much Meghan... xxxx
WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW
Ooooh this just put all my wandering thoughts into perfectly aligned words