I doubt that Thomas will read this, but if you do, thank you for your honesty. Life is a mixture of many experiences and isn't all easy to admit to, never mind to share with this huge audience. It makes me at least feel less alone though. So again, thank you
hey hey, reading through some of the comments now, happy this video could help, serve in any way. That was my hope while making it. I don't honestly always realize that speaking about my own experience can help others, will try to do that more in the future
@@SeekDiscomfort Thanks to your first video about meditation I started using Headspace and it helped me a lot with my own struggles. And while sharing vulnerable parts of your life with the community resonates with so many people, I just wanted to share something myself: Have you ever checked you could be neurodivergent? In my opinion there‘s a great chance you are, which would explain a lot. Just a suggestion … coming from an AuDHD person, this is meant as a real compliment.
Thanks for watching guys :) we've been traveling non-stop and we're going *weekly* for 4 weeks on the Yes Theory channel starting Sunday November 12th. Looking forward to sharing the stories we've captured 🤩
I have used Yes Theory meditation many times, it is actually my favorite at headspace. I hope someday it gets expanded, it has helped me during many difficult times :)
I can appreciate your openness about your own challenges with mental health. This helps bring attention to the fact that mental health doesn't have to be dealt with on our own, in secret. And despite life's struggles, I completely agree that there's always going to be situations that are outside our control, but we're still in control of how we react. "Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it."
The internal discomfort can really be the most challenging one to face. Appreciate you for being so open, Thomas! It’s refreshing to see more personal content from you guys 💛
I love the direction this channel is going in! I always had a bit of an issue with the motto of seeking discomfort because I observe people seeking discomfort outside of themselves in order to not have to feel the discomfort within. It felt young and naive and a little superficial at times. Travelling and doing all the crazy things you guys were doing is wonderful and I really enjoy watching those video's! But it needs to be balanced and it seems you are all learning that lesson now❤
Thomas you have made me cry! I lost my father in May. My life has completely turned upside down. I am choosing to stay strong for myself and my family. My dad would say the serenity prayer almost every day. We printed it on his funeral program. Truly a sign that it is going to be okay! 💓💓
will never get tired of the vulnerability showcased throughout the videos - currently going through it mentally as well. Everyday I wake up and go about my life in the way that the person I want to become would. One day I'll wake up, and just be that person. Much love
I do not normally comment on videos, and i do not expect anyone to read. I am however so happy that you are talking about this in a public forum! As someone who has previously always battled my own head its refreshing to see males with so much influence normalizing emotions and talking about struggles
Thomas, you have a talent of speaking with people, telling stories and inspiring by just your word and kindness. Thank you for being vulnerable and this really resonates with me and I’m sure, for a lot of other people going through something. Thank you for being who you are, an awesome human being! 🙏🏻
Thanks for being so open Thomas... yesterday was *really* hard and I made it through a rough panic attack. Trying to start to recenter today. Working on being happy with all of the blessings I have in my life instead of being sad about what I don't have, and finding balance.
I've found that the days where: (1) I make sure I get a good night sleep, (2) avoid scrolling on my phone right before going to sleep and right as I wake up, (3) exercise and (4) meditate, usually at least anchors my day in a much better place to be able to handle setbacks. Then there's more of course, so be graceful and kind to yourself, you're likely doing better than you think you are
Men's mental health has always been pushed to the side. I'm glad you are bringing awareness to yours even tho you travel the world and bring happiness to people around the world. ❤
For Thomas, or for anyone that is struggling, the ultimate struggle is figuring out and becoming the person you want to be. Everything, absolutely everything else is temporary. People, places, experiences, the good, the bad, everything. Choose who you want to be and take the ultimate life challenge to be that person.
Thank you Thomas, I needed to hear this. I’ve been struggling with trying to control things in my life, but in the last few weeks everything I was expecting to happen didn’t go as planned. This caused my depression and anxiety to skyrocket. I know it’s out of my control but I’m not used to feeling helpless. I’m hoping meditation can get me back on track. All the best in your journey 🫶
Ça m'a donné envie de me remettre à la méditation. J'etais un peu down justement avant de regarder la vidéo et elle m'a fait beaucoup de bien. Votre vision de la vie m'apporte beaucoup merci pour tout !
I have been watching since project 30. Thomas, Ammar, Matt, and Darin. Have done so much for me mentally. This is exactly how I feel right now while dealing with and have dealt with so much diversity. Asking for zero pity or anything of the sort, but with everything I’ve overcome and tackled, it’s still caused me so much joy as well as stress and pain. I just saw a friends parents at my job and ignored everyone else for 2 hours besides them. The feeling of love they gave me after years of not having my family anymore. Changed so much for me and I couldn’t/can’t/ would never change anything that has happened in my life. Everything I’ve had happen to me has made me who I am. I was so blessed and lucky to be taught how to deal with situations from my mom and dad before they passed. I was so down bad the last year and was reminded just yesterday of how I act, decides I know happens but how I react deciders what happens.
I ranted but y’all have reminded me of a beautiful life that I have regardless of the storms I’ve been through for 8 years now and I will forever be grateful. Thank you all.
Meditate on God day and night, hope you meet Jesus on a personal level, that's the final peace of the puzzle, the level of impact you would have would reach all corners of the earth through this platform, praying for you Thomas, je parle Francais aussi, I live in NY but grew up 8 years in Southern France near Orange France, my mom is French and my dad is American! ☺️🙏
To understand you cant control how others feel/think, thats is still such a big thing for me to learn. I am learning though, and that is what is important imo ♡ i realy like my journey to learn, even if its a hard one. The love and happyness i get in return is priceless ♡
I lost my mom at 16, and moved away from home at the end of that year. I recently moved back to my home town in order to be closer to my family, and to challenge myself to dig deeper, rather than run from what feels especially vulnerable. It’s been a struggle at times, but I am so thankful for what I’ve learned from this experience, and proud of the growth that has occurred by doing the things that have scared me most. Couldn’t have made this choice without this channel. Thank you for encouraging us to make the choices that will change our lives, and for sharing your journey with us. ❤
Dear Thomas! Thank you for sharing it! People need to hear this message more often! What you say, it is sooo true! I am 33 years old, have been lost my mum 9 years ago, all grandparents 12-3 years ago, I have a brother with down syndrome, a new 2 years old sister. So what I learned from my life that life sucks most of the time ,(at least people has this feeling), but meantime we learn to appreciate the small things, and how we react (as you mentioned ) and life became much nicer and happier. We learn to accept things and not overreact, overthink. We learn how to move forward but not forgetting our lost loved ones or why we felt sad. Everyone needs to find her/his power in life. I love smiling which helps me to feel good. Even if I don't feel well I am smiling because people are smiling back which gives me positive energy. My mum always said: "The good feeling may stay with us!" 😊 I hope everyone can find a tool (meditation, sport, traveling,etc... ) to feel good again. 💕
I don't meditate but I LOVE sitting and staring at a beautiful place for literally hours with no difficulty - whether it's a view of nature or a beautiful japanese zen garden inside a temple. It is the most peaceful and fulfilling thing ever.
About time you finally faced yourself. I'm glad you were able to get there and I wish you the best in continuing to reconnect with yourself and heal. It is a journey that never stops.
Social Media can be pretty damaging because people often post only the good parts of this lives. I appreciate when people like you guys keep it real, show that life isn’t all sunshine and rainbows, and that everyone, no matter what sort of esteem the community holds them in, has challenges they have to overcome. Thanks ❤
I miss your videos with strangers! Similar organic laid back videos like this one. Spreading love and connect. I love you big projects but also miss the small ones
Thanks for sharing your process. You went through a lot of change and loss in a short period of time. So true, facing the discomfort inside is the key to real contentment. As you say, we can't even avoid discomforts inside by engaging in discomforts outside of us. Take good care. 💕
You are an inspiration, Thomas and the rest of your team.🙏 May God continue to bless each one of you with strength so that you continue doing great things one day at a time. Love, 🇵🇭🙏
Thank you Thomas for this video. What you have just shared is not only inspiring but also a validation of what I am going through right now and for the past 3 years. I pray and wish to be able to find my purpose in life just like what you had. I hope I could meet you personally which seems impossible but a big thank you ❤
I tried meditation before, also with Headspace and I made myself a promise to pick up a healthy habit next month, I am going to pick up meditation again! Thanks Thomas, you are a truly remarkable human and we can all learn so much from you! Much love, Ody
Thomas, Thank you for sharing your thoughts and the challenges you have faced. Wherever you go, remember your light goes with you and never leaves you. Be blessed, safe travels.
I deeply appreciate your honesty, vulnerabilety and your over all message. I have practiced zen meditation for many years. Your message really resonates and the wisdom of your practice is coming through. Thank you and gassho (bow)
I love Headspace too. Thanks so much to Andy Puddicombe. His meditations, along with a couple of other Tibetan monks, have really helped me to keep returning to the practice, and you Thomas have reminded me again of this now. Honesty is a practice too, the hardest part being honesty with oneself.
I find your ways and self very comforting, empathizing with your anxiety levels, thinking that everything would be fine if I did and thought in the logical way about life that everyone else around me thought. Find a good job, live in a house, pay your bills, etc. Trying to appease others was only creating more anxiety and losing myself. I put myself in therapy and it has made a difference. More to that story though I'll make this short. My guardian angel's name is Thomas which I find fitting and I have a bookmark with that quote at the end of this video and just read it the other day. We can control how we react to life. I hope you are well and we can chat later :)
I honestly kind of needed this. I spent a lot of time running away from how shitty I feel inside and distracting myself (literally with things like youtube). Time to give meditation a go. Thank you so much for sharing this type of message as well!
I really appreciate these videos! Thanks for showing that we are all human. It's so relatable for many to have times in life where you feel lost or need to look inward, I definitely can relate! Having so many great adventures and then coming home to real life where things are not that exciting anymore, and then feeling like you are just waiting for the next great chapter. Now I feel inspired to take a look on my own perspectives. Thanks for sharing Thomas!
Thank you for sharing your truth, Life is a challenge !! So appreciate your sharing and yes mediation really helps when we get out of own way !! Traveling is when I feel comfortable with the not knowing what's coming next.🥰
Thomas, if you read this, thank you for sharing, I know that must have been hard. All too much of what you said resonated with me and gave me that reminder of how necessary it is to actually allow for feelings. I think I will actually sign up for headspace again. I have put off meditating for 3 years now because of my fear to face my own emotions. But this was the last push I needed to get back into it. Truly, thank you.
Not wanting to sit with your feelings, I get it so much. It’s so helpful when you hear someone else open up. Thank you for this! Traveling has helped me as well this past year. I hope I get to go further and higher through traveling! Thank you Yes Theory for helping me grow up.
I've been struggling with derealization for 10 months now (I think Matt talked about having this condition). This has been my discomfort, I'm starting to realize that the more I seek this, the less my brain will see it as a threat and the condition will be resolved. Especially through meditation, I've been able to make a start at overcoming this anxiety based condition (although I've not solved it yet)
@@jack-uv6mt well... that's one common cause of derealization in the first place. But I am aware of the potential for good that some of these things can have, just not for me (other than microdosing maybe idk).
It's weird how our normal, mundane lives is boring to us but entertaining to others. Vlogging might not be your norm, but I still absolutely love this content still. It feels like small talk with a friend, and watch yes theory videos are the deep conversations where you contemplate and reflect on life
As much as I enjoy watching Yes Theory videos and listening to your A1 narrating, rather you put yourself first Thomas, the seekers will be alright. I know creating content while being consistent can be pressuring but just want to remind you it’s okay if you need to go off grid. Thank you for being vulnerable!
Just watched the video and I too, went through a break up after over 4 years of relationship, basically losing my best friend in the process and having my grandma diagnosed with a terrible illness, just a week ago... I cried watching this and it felt good, cause I felt less alone. Thank you Thomas and YT as a whole.
Thomas this video rang so true for me because that is exactly what I used to do, what you have been avoiding doing. When I accepted that life is going to be life, and I would have no control over it but I did have control over how I reacted to it, and when I really did start controlling how I reacted to it, what a difference it made. Last winter my dog died unexpectedly, I was having a very stressful time with a difficult friendship, and then earlier this year I was diagnosed with cancer. I didn't have to seek discomfort; it found me. I just kept thinking that I am a spiritual being having a human experience and reacted in that manner. To my surprise people told me that they were shocked at how well I was handling things and how calm I seemed to be about the situations. They used words like strong, inspirational, role model. I am none of these. I just lived in the processes to learn from them. I trusted the process. Fortunately I am cancer free and that part is done. But the lessons learned, I will take with me the rest of my life.
It would be awesome if you wrote a book about your inner journey. I think a lot of people can resonate with your struggles, and it would help them immensely to learn how to achieve that inner peace that we all strive for.
Wholesome message, Thomas, taking up Buddhism and meditation 5 years ago, has changed my life and perception in a countless ways! Keep up the good work!
I really appreciate the honesty. This is why we connect and come together it’s the humanity of it all that we bond over and that creates meaningful friendships.
I wish I could visit with you in person and share what I have learned from my most difficult challenges during the 3 quarters of a century of my life and how I have managed to survive.
So much love to anyone else watching this and experiencing their own struggles right now. Stay strong, carry on - you'll smash through it eventually. 🖤
I'm glad you are doing better and I'm so sorry for the hardships you've had to go through in the past few years. We are glad to have you back and look forward to watching you grow more
I know this serenity prayer from years ago. Brings back memories of a 12 step program called Emotions Anonymous. Glad I could watch and you are welcome! Thanks for this video!
When we are on a spiritual path to our true self, we sometimes hit a wall of anxiety, anger or whatever (dark night of the soul) and it can be difficult. By sticking with our practice, it will in time be resolved. For me, when I thought it wasn’t ever going to get better, it was like a switch clicked and it was done. Keep practicing! 🙏🏻💫✨🥰
I hae always been trying to do the same taking charge of everything and everyone around me till I was diagnosed with Multiple sclerosis 2 years ago which I started losing control over my body and getting disabled to do the least effortless things like button up my shirt. Be grateful or the smallest things you have!
This is possibly the most important video you've ever done Thomas. Well done, it will help many people. I've been a meditator for many years and still feel a bit of an oddity, as i know very few people personally who practice. As they say 'The hardest thing for a person to do is sit in a room alone - with their thoughts". So great to connect over this topic. Love your work. Mike Tasmania
I wanted to truly thank you for telling your story and for being honest about the stress and anxiety and you have experienced and what you have gone through. I hope and pray that you are able to continue to work through all of the changes and grief that you have been through. I completely understand wanting to continue to improve yourself by keep moving forward. The serenity prayer has helped may people. Please continue to share your experiences because it helps others know that it is okay to go through. I pray for the person in your life that is sick finds comfort in the people around them.
At the one of the lowest points of my life i remember i bought the You Are Not Alone hoodie from Seek Discomfort. At a time where i find so little joy in life, where i loved very few things and hated many, i genuinely enjoyed yes theory videos. They reminded me that there was meaningul experiences in life, i enjoyed the travel videos and the new people and the experiences shared within them. Im doing much better today Alhamdulillah, and i credit it to God, but i thank God that during that time i was reminded that there were good things going on the world and positive experiences and i was reminded by Yes Theory videos. I genuinely believed at the time this world was nothing but a hell hole amd everybody in it had to be as miserable as i was and yes theory challenged that belief in the best of ways. I still love that hoodie btw and while i dont meditate in this manner prayer has vecome a lifeline for me. Its amazing seeing you guys grow, and i hope one day to be able to meet you and say thanks.
Thank you for sharing, Tom, I've been watching you for over 3 years now and I really love your journey of becoming such a beautiful soul and man. We all have things that we deal w/in life and seeing you turn any of this into a positive thing for the world is just amazing. We either suffer and cause self-destruction or do something like you and the other members of Yes Theory have. I have suffered from depression in my life but traveling really has brought me some peace. I just got a van and I'm planning on hitting the road (if I can) full-time eventually and develop more of my own self, my own life. I have had a rough life. Nearly going blind twice...among many other pitfalls, but now I do photography and make videos w/it telling stories of my travels, and apparently, I have the "eye" and talent for photography. I'm not into the type of meditation you do but I do believe each of us have our ways of dealing w/emotional growth. Finding peaceful places and just enjoying nature is my meditation. I've matured a lot in dealing with the pitfalls of being in a toxic "situationship" and it taught me self-respect and self-worth and I am going through the aftermath of walking away from that and I am moving forward with my life and my journey.
Thank you for sharing all of this, I can imagine it wasn't an easy decision and neither an easy task to make this video and share this story. It is really brave.❤ I appreciate when you said "one of the biggest discomforts is facing our inner selves" - as i'm going through a rough patch myself now. As like you, I barely share how i'm really doing, so here goes, perhaps we can all be a bit of support to each other 😊. I just finished a summerseason with plans to move back together with my bf - the relation ended right before the end of the season, leaving me with 4 weeks with a job and a room to fix something new, now i'm crashing at a friend, making new life plans while fighting Spanish bureaucracy 😅 (it's complicated) - my anxiety skyrocketed. I had some of the worst pannick attacks in years, emotions were all over the place and the hardest part was my job was literally making other people happy while feeling like a complete mess on the inside.😅 I went straight back to therapy, to meditate more and to just sit with my thoughts and write. It was so confronting, but now it is helping me to make babysteps forward.🙏🏼 I recently learned how a big part of my anxiety has been feeding a need for control (which obviously is impossible🤷🏼♀️) which when i don't have control, it makes me feel more anxious and nerves, so it becomes a downward spiral😅. Now i'm adding some new mantra's to my mind to deal better with this: "it's part of the life" (when something doesn't go as planned), "take it as it comes" (to adjust my sometimes high expectations) and "when it doubt, write and give it time" (to make less radical impulsive decisions as my adhd brain loves to do when emotional😅). Just like you Thomas, it's been making me realize how much of a difference my reaction to my emotions and even my own thoughts can change and impact my state of being, self judgement and motivation/focus for the rest of the day. It's really supportive seeing you having a similar experience while i'm still being in the middle of it. It's also giving me hope, so really thank you.🙏🏼 Life has ups and downs and dealing with them isn't easy, but it's an important part of life to focus on (and not enough normalized). Let's support each other a bit more. You got this Thomas. We all do.❤
This is why talking about our mental health is IMPORTANT! It just shows the world that we can all have anxiety, depression. It's 2023 and it shouldn't be taboo anymore. Thank you for talking about it. It's uncomfortable at first but believe me, it feels good. I've been diagnosed with depression at 21, ADHD at 30 and mix in some anxiety in there. Don't hide, don't ignore.
Kudos man, it takes courage to be this open about the challenges and struggles that one might face. You and your friends/team are doing good work, more than once I've found myself smiling during your videos at times when I have a hard time smiling. Best wishes for continued success.
Hi! Yes Theory and Seek Discomfort! Its a relief watching your content everyday! 🙂 I have had struggles in recent months and decided to quit my job just a month ago to somehow relieve the mental fatigue I have because of the consistent sense of feeling pressured and overwhelmed for a long time in different aspects of my life. Thanks for giving happiness and hope to people like me 🙂
Thomas thank you for being so open and transparent about your struggles! I doubt that you will read this but you and Ammar and EVERYONE at seek discomfort have been such a bright light for me in my trying time right now. I lost my mom a few weeks ago and it’s hard for me to accept because it came out of nowhere. And I was upset because there was nothing I could do. And the fact that you released this video right now is very much needed for me. It’s going to be a long process to come to terms with what happened but now I know yall have my back and I love yall man!!! Thank you!!!
Stay strong brother. Things will not be okay but you will start to deal with it hopefully. I know how it feels because I have lost my brother who was more like a father to me!
Great share Thomas. I myself have been struggling a bit. In the last three years. I lost my family. I had to take a break from everyday work. And now I am Alone and looking for work. With no leads and little money left. I, for the moment have no idea where I will be in a month from now. I could use so companionship in my life. I am a bit older than you. I know that all I can do is keep my head up. And to keep reaching out. I am definitely an introvert. So I tend to keep everything to myself. I know that things will work out. And this is just a bump in the road. It isn't about where you end up in life. It is all about the path you took to get there. Thank you.
I am dealing with heart failure as I writing this and I’m recovering but I’m only 47. I have lived a healthy life so it’s been so hard to accept this condition. This feels like the lowest point in my life. However, everyone deals with different lows and I remember my issue is not reason to suffer. I have learned more about who I am, I am starting to meditate as well to evolve and to let go of the past. Part of my healing is watching your channels. Thomas you’re a vital part of the universe and I thank you, Ammor, Matt and the entire Yes Theory/Seek Discomfort community for existing.
Don't Run From Yourself & All Those Scary & Uncomfortable Thoughts & Feelings....It's All Part Of The Biggest Adventure We ALL Are On - Knowing Ourselves. I Learned The Serenity Prayer Through My Journey As A Recovering Alcoholic & It Challenges Me Every Time Because It Reminds Me To Let Go & Just BE For A Minute - Let Go Of Will, Let Go Of Control & Let Go & Just Be Human, No Matter What That Feels Or Looks Like.....DARE To TRUST....Thanks FOR Sharing This, Thomas!✌️
Thank you for this Video… I love the big adventures of the main channel to realize whats possible in life, but besides this channel has a very good influence on my personal life and to have a healthier mindset… thank you guys🫶🫶
I doubt that Thomas will read this, but if you do, thank you for your honesty. Life is a mixture of many experiences and isn't all easy to admit to, never mind to share with this huge audience. It makes me at least feel less alone though. So again, thank you
hey hey, reading through some of the comments now, happy this video could help, serve in any way. That was my hope while making it. I don't honestly always realize that speaking about my own experience can help others, will try to do that more in the future
@@SeekDiscomfort Your videos have had a great impact on countless lives. You deserve all the care you have provided us. Thank you
@@SeekDiscomfort Thanks to your first video about meditation I started using Headspace and it helped me a lot with my own struggles. And while sharing vulnerable parts of your life with the community resonates with so many people, I just wanted to share something myself: Have you ever checked you could be neurodivergent? In my opinion there‘s a great chance you are, which would explain a lot. Just a suggestion … coming from an AuDHD person, this is meant as a real compliment.
Yeah this guy is awesome in whatever he does ❤️
Thanks for watching guys :) we've been traveling non-stop and we're going *weekly* for 4 weeks on the Yes Theory channel starting Sunday November 12th. Looking forward to sharing the stories we've captured 🤩
I have used Yes Theory meditation many times, it is actually my favorite at headspace. I hope someday it gets expanded, it has helped me during many difficult times :)
Stoked. Can't wait
I can appreciate your openness about your own challenges with mental health. This helps bring attention to the fact that mental health doesn't have to be dealt with on our own, in secret. And despite life's struggles, I completely agree that there's always going to be situations that are outside our control, but we're still in control of how we react. "Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it."
The internal discomfort can really be the most challenging one to face. Appreciate you for being so open, Thomas! It’s refreshing to see more personal content from you guys 💛
I can not express enough how important it is to take care of your mental health!
I love the direction this channel is going in! I always had a bit of an issue with the motto of seeking discomfort because I observe people seeking discomfort outside of themselves in order to not have to feel the discomfort within. It felt young and naive and a little superficial at times. Travelling and doing all the crazy things you guys were doing is wonderful and I really enjoy watching those video's! But it needs to be balanced and it seems you are all learning that lesson now❤
I really like these more personal videos! Please keep doing these.
Thomas you have made me cry! I lost my father in May. My life has completely turned upside down. I am choosing to stay strong for myself and my family. My dad would say the serenity prayer almost every day. We printed it on his funeral program. Truly a sign that it is going to be okay! 💓💓
will never get tired of the vulnerability showcased throughout the videos - currently going through it mentally as well. Everyday I wake up and go about my life in the way that the person I want to become would. One day I'll wake up, and just be that person. Much love
I do not normally comment on videos, and i do not expect anyone to read. I am however so happy that you are talking about this in a public forum! As someone who has previously always battled my own head its refreshing to see males with so much influence normalizing emotions and talking about struggles
you should be proud of yourself for making it through all your hard times. thank you for speaking so openly
Thomas, you have a talent of speaking with people, telling stories and inspiring by just your word and kindness. Thank you for being vulnerable and this really resonates with me and I’m sure, for a lot of other people going through something. Thank you for being who you are, an awesome human being! 🙏🏻
YES the serenity prayer is so good!!! praying this new mindset continues to manifest in this chapter of life
Thanks for being so open Thomas... yesterday was *really* hard and I made it through a rough panic attack. Trying to start to recenter today. Working on being happy with all of the blessings I have in my life instead of being sad about what I don't have, and finding balance.
I've found that the days where: (1) I make sure I get a good night sleep, (2) avoid scrolling on my phone right before going to sleep and right as I wake up, (3) exercise and (4) meditate, usually at least anchors my day in a much better place to be able to handle setbacks. Then there's more of course, so be graceful and kind to yourself, you're likely doing better than you think you are
@@SeekDiscomfort that means the absolute world. Thank you dude!!!
I like this style of video alot. Thomas is a real person and isn’t always deep story teller man. He has to fix a suitcase.
I'm 74 and I love all Yes Theory videos and clothes too because they are organic. And the serenity prayer is key..well shared.
Thanks for sharing. Here from your other channel, had no idea about this one, Im so glad I found it. ❤
Men's mental health has always been pushed to the side. I'm glad you are bringing awareness to yours even tho you travel the world and bring happiness to people around the world. ❤
For Thomas, or for anyone that is struggling, the ultimate struggle is figuring out and becoming the person you want to be. Everything, absolutely everything else is temporary. People, places, experiences, the good, the bad, everything. Choose who you want to be and take the ultimate life challenge to be that person.
Thank you Thomas, I needed to hear this. I’ve been struggling with trying to control things in my life, but in the last few weeks everything I was expecting to happen didn’t go as planned. This caused my depression and anxiety to skyrocket. I know it’s out of my control but I’m not used to feeling helpless. I’m hoping meditation can get me back on track. All the best in your journey 🫶
Ça m'a donné envie de me remettre à la méditation. J'etais un peu down justement avant de regarder la vidéo et elle m'a fait beaucoup de bien. Votre vision de la vie m'apporte beaucoup merci pour tout !
I have been watching since project 30. Thomas, Ammar, Matt, and Darin. Have done so much for me mentally. This is exactly how I feel right now while dealing with and have dealt with so much diversity. Asking for zero pity or anything of the sort, but with everything I’ve overcome and tackled, it’s still caused me so much joy as well as stress and pain. I just saw a friends parents at my job and ignored everyone else for 2 hours besides them. The feeling of love they gave me after years of not having my family anymore. Changed so much for me and I couldn’t/can’t/ would never change anything that has happened in my life. Everything I’ve had happen to me has made me who I am. I was so blessed and lucky to be taught how to deal with situations from my mom and dad before they passed. I was so down bad the last year and was reminded just yesterday of how I act, decides I know happens but how I react deciders what happens.
I ranted but y’all have reminded me of a beautiful life that I have regardless of the storms I’ve been through for 8 years now and I will forever be grateful. Thank you all.
The serenity prayer is a amazing prayer to always help to just refocus and reground you in any situation. Great job on using your tools. 🙏
Meditate on God day and night, hope you meet Jesus on a personal level, that's the final peace of the puzzle, the level of impact you would have would reach all corners of the earth through this platform, praying for you Thomas, je parle Francais aussi, I live in NY but grew up 8 years in Southern France near Orange France, my mom is French and my dad is American! ☺️🙏
To understand you cant control how others feel/think, thats is still such a big thing for me to learn. I am learning though, and that is what is important imo ♡ i realy like my journey to learn, even if its a hard one. The love and happyness i get in return is priceless ♡
I lost my mom at 16, and moved away from home at the end of that year. I recently moved back to my home town in order to be closer to my family, and to challenge myself to dig deeper, rather than run from what feels especially vulnerable. It’s been a struggle at times, but I am so thankful for what I’ve learned from this experience, and proud of the growth that has occurred by doing the things that have scared me most. Couldn’t have made this choice without this channel. Thank you for encouraging us to make the choices that will change our lives, and for sharing your journey with us. ❤
Dear Thomas! Thank you for sharing it! People need to hear this message more often! What you say, it is sooo true! I am 33 years old, have been lost my mum 9 years ago, all grandparents 12-3 years ago, I have a brother with down syndrome, a new 2 years old sister. So what I learned from my life that life sucks most of the time ,(at least people has this feeling), but meantime we learn to appreciate the small things, and how we react (as you mentioned ) and life became much nicer and happier. We learn to accept things and not overreact, overthink. We learn how to move forward but not forgetting our lost loved ones or why we felt sad. Everyone needs to find her/his power in life. I love smiling which helps me to feel good. Even if I don't feel well I am smiling because people are smiling back which gives me positive energy. My mum always said: "The good feeling may stay with us!" 😊 I hope everyone can find a tool (meditation, sport, traveling,etc... ) to feel good again. 💕
Bless you, Thomas. Thank you for being open and vulnerable
i love it when youtubers share the bts of their true feelings and struggles! we fall, we get up, we learn, we grow, we move, we live!
Why they dont share it on the main channel? This shows that they keep up an image without knowing it
I don't meditate but I LOVE sitting and staring at a beautiful place for literally hours with no difficulty - whether it's a view of nature or a beautiful japanese zen garden inside a temple. It is the most peaceful and fulfilling thing ever.
About time you finally faced yourself. I'm glad you were able to get there and I wish you the best in continuing to reconnect with yourself and heal. It is a journey that never stops.
Social Media can be pretty damaging because people often post only the good parts of this lives.
I appreciate when people like you guys keep it real, show that life isn’t all sunshine and rainbows, and that everyone, no matter what sort of esteem the community holds them in, has challenges they have to overcome. Thanks ❤
I miss your videos with strangers! Similar organic laid back videos like this one. Spreading love and connect. I love you big projects but also miss the small ones
Thanks for sharing your process. You went through a lot of change and loss in a short period of time. So true, facing the discomfort inside is the key to real contentment. As you say, we can't even avoid discomforts inside by engaging in discomforts outside of us. Take good care. 💕
You are an inspiration, Thomas and the rest of your team.🙏
May God continue to bless each one of you with strength so that you continue doing great things one day at a time.
Love, 🇵🇭🙏
Thanks for your honesty, and God bless you on your journey❤
Thank you Thomas for this video. What you have just shared is not only inspiring but also a validation of what I am going through right now and for the past 3 years. I pray and wish to be able to find my purpose in life just like what you had. I hope I could meet you personally which seems impossible but a big thank you ❤
I tried meditation before, also with Headspace and I made myself a promise to pick up a healthy habit next month, I am going to pick up meditation again! Thanks Thomas, you are a truly remarkable human and we can all learn so much from you! Much love, Ody
Thomas, Thank you for sharing your thoughts and the challenges you have faced. Wherever you go, remember your light goes with you and never leaves you. Be blessed, safe travels.
You got this. Its about the journey itself. Not always the destination.
I deeply appreciate your honesty, vulnerabilety and your over all message. I have practiced zen meditation for many years. Your message really resonates and the wisdom of your practice is coming through. Thank you and gassho (bow)
I love Headspace too. Thanks so much to Andy Puddicombe. His meditations, along with a couple of other Tibetan monks, have really helped me to keep returning to the practice, and you Thomas have reminded me again of this now. Honesty is a practice too, the hardest part being honesty with oneself.
Thank you for sharing Thomas and allowing yourself to be being vulnerable 💗 it takes a lot of courage and a lot of discomfort 💗
I find your ways and self very comforting, empathizing with your anxiety levels, thinking that everything would be fine if I did and thought in the logical way about life that everyone else around me thought. Find a good job, live in a house, pay your bills, etc. Trying to appease others was only creating more anxiety and losing myself. I put myself in therapy and it has made a difference. More to that story though I'll make this short. My guardian angel's name is Thomas which I find fitting and I have a bookmark with that quote at the end of this video and just read it the other day. We can control how we react to life. I hope you are well and we can chat later :)
I honestly kind of needed this. I spent a lot of time running away from how shitty I feel inside and distracting myself (literally with things like youtube). Time to give meditation a go. Thank you so much for sharing this type of message as well!
I really appreciate these videos! Thanks for showing that we are all human. It's so relatable for many to have times in life where you feel lost or need to look inward, I definitely can relate! Having so many great adventures and then coming home to real life where things are not that exciting anymore, and then feeling like you are just waiting for the next great chapter. Now I feel inspired to take a look on my own perspectives. Thanks for sharing Thomas!
Such a genuine, well-spoken human. ❤ You are never alone.
Thanks Thomas I respect your words and find value in your message
Thank you for sharing your truth, Life is a challenge !! So appreciate your sharing and yes mediation really helps when we get out of own way !! Traveling is when I feel comfortable with the not knowing what's coming next.🥰
Thomas, you are such a beautiful soul!!!
Sending you much, much love!!! ❤🤗
We love you bro! The struggles you go through strengthen you and harden your soul! You and the crew will forever be an inspiration for me
Thomas, if you read this, thank you for sharing, I know that must have been hard. All too much of what you said resonated with me and gave me that reminder of how necessary it is to actually allow for feelings. I think I will actually sign up for headspace again. I have put off meditating for 3 years now because of my fear to face my own emotions. But this was the last push I needed to get back into it. Truly, thank you.
proud of you!
@@YesTheory Thank you! And we are all so proud of your journey!
Just gave you a sub. Looks like discomfort is like a compass to something magical.
We love you Thomas! Thank you for your honesty. I love the serenity prayer- say it every morning!
Not wanting to sit with your feelings, I get it so much. It’s so helpful when you hear someone else open up. Thank you for this! Traveling has helped me as well this past year. I hope I get to go further and higher through traveling! Thank you Yes Theory for helping me grow up.
As an always recovering addict, I can hardly believe you're mentioning 12-Step concepts in videos now! Keep up the honest, supportive content!
I've been struggling with derealization for 10 months now (I think Matt talked about having this condition). This has been my discomfort, I'm starting to realize that the more I seek this, the less my brain will see it as a threat and the condition will be resolved. Especially through meditation, I've been able to make a start at overcoming this anxiety based condition (although I've not solved it yet)
try psychedelics
@@jack-uv6mt well... that's one common cause of derealization in the first place. But I am aware of the potential for good that some of these things can have, just not for me (other than microdosing maybe idk).
That whole dang thing was a frickin commercial!!!! I expect more from you Thomas.
This is exactly what I am feeling at the moment! Thank you for making this video Thomas, it truly help me!
It's weird how our normal, mundane lives is boring to us but entertaining to others. Vlogging might not be your norm, but I still absolutely love this content still. It feels like small talk with a friend, and watch yes theory videos are the deep conversations where you contemplate and reflect on life
As much as I enjoy watching Yes Theory videos and listening to your A1 narrating, rather you put yourself first Thomas, the seekers will be alright. I know creating content while being consistent can be pressuring but just want to remind you it’s okay if you need to go off grid. Thank you for being vulnerable!
I very much needed this video at this very time. Thank you very much. I definitely needed to hear all of this.💛
Just watched the video and I too, went through a break up after over 4 years of relationship, basically losing my best friend in the process and having my grandma diagnosed with a terrible illness, just a week ago... I cried watching this and it felt good, cause I felt less alone. Thank you Thomas and YT as a whole.
Thomas this video rang so true for me because that is exactly what I used to do, what you have been avoiding doing. When I accepted that life is going to be life, and I would have no control over it but I did have control over how I reacted to it, and when I really did start controlling how I reacted to it, what a difference it made. Last winter my dog died unexpectedly, I was having a very stressful time with a difficult friendship, and then earlier this year I was diagnosed with cancer. I didn't have to seek discomfort; it found me. I just kept thinking that I am a spiritual being having a human experience and reacted in that manner. To my surprise people told me that they were shocked at how well I was handling things and how calm I seemed to be about the situations. They used words like strong, inspirational, role model. I am none of these. I just lived in the processes to learn from them. I trusted the process. Fortunately I am cancer free and that part is done. But the lessons learned, I will take with me the rest of my life.
Thank you so much for this video, Thomas! With so much chaos in the world right now, this is a very important message for everyone
I swear i could listen to Thomas telling his stories all day without getting bored. I aspire to this good of story telling. ❤
It would be awesome if you wrote a book about your inner journey. I think a lot of people can resonate with your struggles, and it would help them immensely to learn how to achieve that inner peace that we all strive for.
Wholesome message, Thomas, taking up Buddhism and meditation 5 years ago, has changed my life and perception in a countless ways! Keep up the good work!
Thank you for being honest and vulnerable with us. I really appreciated you sharing this with us. It was quite inspirational!
Thank you for being so open and honest Thomas. This video will help so many people 💛
I really appreciate the honesty. This is why we connect and come together it’s the humanity of it all that we bond over and that creates meaningful friendships.
Thank you for the chat. It helps each of us.
I wish I could visit with you in person and share what I have learned from my most difficult challenges during the 3 quarters of a century of my life and how I have managed to survive.
So much love to anyone else watching this and experiencing their own struggles right now. Stay strong, carry on - you'll smash through it eventually. 🖤
we love you and are here for you just the same as you are for us Thomas ❤❤❤
I'm glad you are doing better and I'm so sorry for the hardships you've had to go through in the past few years. We are glad to have you back and look forward to watching you grow more
Sorry for your loss recently. Love your return again and again to mindfulness and discomfort. Kind regards from Tennessee.
Aw buddy, I feel ya! Hang in there as we know the chaos will continue to grow. We've got this if we, as Seekers, all stick together! 🙏🇨🇦
Love your awareness brother! Lot of wisdom from these hard times, as is the way of being human 👌🏼🙏🏼
I know this serenity prayer from years ago. Brings back memories of a 12 step program called Emotions Anonymous. Glad I could watch and you are welcome! Thanks for this video!
Ok this is my cue to stop putting off meditating, thank you Thomas ❤️
When we are on a spiritual path to our true self, we sometimes hit a wall of anxiety, anger or whatever (dark night of the soul) and it can be difficult. By sticking with our practice, it will in time be resolved. For me, when I thought it wasn’t ever going to get better, it was like a switch clicked and it was done. Keep practicing! 🙏🏻💫✨🥰
I hae always been trying to do the same taking charge of everything and everyone around me till I was diagnosed with Multiple sclerosis 2 years ago which I started losing control over my body and getting disabled to do the least effortless things like button up my shirt.
Be grateful or the smallest things you have!
This is possibly the most important video you've ever done Thomas. Well done, it will help many people. I've been a meditator for many years and still feel a bit of an oddity, as i know very few people personally who practice. As they say 'The hardest thing for a person to do is sit in a room alone - with their thoughts". So great to connect over this topic. Love your work. Mike Tasmania
😊absolutely agree and salute to you brother for being a survivor and evolving to learn to find that inner peace and serenity ❤
I wanted to truly thank you for telling your story and for being honest about the stress and anxiety and you have experienced and what you have gone through. I hope and pray that you are able to continue to work through all of the changes and grief that you have been through. I completely understand wanting to continue to improve yourself by keep moving forward. The serenity prayer has helped may people. Please continue to share your experiences because it helps others know that it is okay to go through. I pray for the person in your life that is sick finds comfort in the people around them.
At the one of the lowest points of my life i remember i bought the You Are Not Alone hoodie from Seek Discomfort. At a time where i find so little joy in life, where i loved very few things and hated many, i genuinely enjoyed yes theory videos. They reminded me that there was meaningul experiences in life, i enjoyed the travel videos and the new people and the experiences shared within them. Im doing much better today Alhamdulillah, and i credit it to God, but i thank God that during that time i was reminded that there were good things going on the world and positive experiences and i was reminded by Yes Theory videos. I genuinely believed at the time this world was nothing but a hell hole amd everybody in it had to be as miserable as i was and yes theory challenged that belief in the best of ways. I still love that hoodie btw and while i dont meditate in this manner prayer has vecome a lifeline for me. Its amazing seeing you guys grow, and i hope one day to be able to meet you and say thanks.
Thank you for sharing, Tom, I've been watching you for over 3 years now and I really love your journey of becoming such a beautiful soul and man. We all have things that we deal w/in life and seeing you turn any of this into a positive thing for the world is just amazing. We either suffer and cause self-destruction or do something like you and the other members of Yes Theory have.
I have suffered from depression in my life but traveling really has brought me some peace. I just got a van and I'm planning on hitting the road (if I can) full-time eventually and develop more of my own self, my own life. I have had a rough life. Nearly going blind twice...among many other pitfalls, but now I do photography and make videos w/it telling stories of my travels, and apparently, I have the "eye" and talent for photography.
I'm not into the type of meditation you do but I do believe each of us have our ways of dealing w/emotional growth. Finding peaceful places and just enjoying nature is my meditation.
I've matured a lot in dealing with the pitfalls of being in a toxic "situationship" and it taught me self-respect and self-worth and I am going through the aftermath of walking away from that and I am moving forward with my life and my journey.
Thank you for sharing all of this, I can imagine it wasn't an easy decision and neither an easy task to make this video and share this story. It is really brave.❤ I appreciate when you said "one of the biggest discomforts is facing our inner selves" - as i'm going through a rough patch myself now.
As like you, I barely share how i'm really doing, so here goes, perhaps we can all be a bit of support to each other 😊.
I just finished a summerseason with plans to move back together with my bf - the relation ended right before the end of the season, leaving me with 4 weeks with a job and a room to fix something new, now i'm crashing at a friend, making new life plans while fighting Spanish bureaucracy 😅 (it's complicated) - my anxiety skyrocketed. I had some of the worst pannick attacks in years, emotions were all over the place and the hardest part was my job was literally making other people happy while feeling like a complete mess on the inside.😅 I went straight back to therapy, to meditate more and to just sit with my thoughts and write. It was so confronting, but now it is helping me to make babysteps forward.🙏🏼 I recently learned how a big part of my anxiety has been feeding a need for control (which obviously is impossible🤷🏼♀️) which when i don't have control, it makes me feel more anxious and nerves, so it becomes a downward spiral😅. Now i'm adding some new mantra's to my mind to deal better with this: "it's part of the life" (when something doesn't go as planned), "take it as it comes" (to adjust my sometimes high expectations) and "when it doubt, write and give it time" (to make less radical impulsive decisions as my adhd brain loves to do when emotional😅).
Just like you Thomas, it's been making me realize how much of a difference my reaction to my emotions and even my own thoughts can change and impact my state of being, self judgement and motivation/focus for the rest of the day. It's really supportive seeing you having a similar experience while i'm still being in the middle of it. It's also giving me hope, so really thank you.🙏🏼
Life has ups and downs and dealing with them isn't easy, but it's an important part of life to focus on (and not enough normalized). Let's support each other a bit more. You got this Thomas. We all do.❤
This is why talking about our mental health is IMPORTANT! It just shows the world that we can all have anxiety, depression. It's 2023 and it shouldn't be taboo anymore. Thank you for talking about it. It's uncomfortable at first but believe me, it feels good. I've been diagnosed with depression at 21, ADHD at 30 and mix in some anxiety in there. Don't hide, don't ignore.
You pretty much just played out the story of my life but with the added part about how you're actually fixing your problems. ❤
I love this raw type of video, everything is too perfect and processed these days
Kudos man, it takes courage to be this open about the challenges and struggles that one might face. You and your friends/team are doing good work, more than once I've found myself smiling during your videos at times when I have a hard time smiling. Best wishes for continued success.
Hi! Yes Theory and Seek Discomfort! Its a relief watching your content everyday! 🙂 I have had struggles in recent months and decided to quit my job just a month ago to somehow relieve the mental fatigue I have because of the consistent sense of feeling pressured and overwhelmed for a long time in different aspects of my life. Thanks for giving happiness and hope to people like me 🙂
Thomas thank you for being so open and transparent about your struggles! I doubt that you will read this but you and Ammar and EVERYONE at seek discomfort have been such a bright light for me in my trying time right now. I lost my mom a few weeks ago and it’s hard for me to accept because it came out of nowhere. And I was upset because there was nothing I could do. And the fact that you released this video right now is very much needed for me. It’s going to be a long process to come to terms with what happened but now I know yall have my back and I love yall man!!! Thank you!!!
Condolences! Hope you'll feel a little bit better step by step.
Stay strong brother. Things will not be okay but you will start to deal with it hopefully.
I know how it feels because I have lost my brother who was more like a father to me!
Great share Thomas. I myself have been struggling a bit. In the last three years. I lost my family. I had to take a break from everyday work. And now I am Alone and looking for work. With no leads and little money left. I, for the moment have no idea where I will be in a month from now. I could use so companionship in my life. I am a bit older than you. I know that all I can do is keep my head up. And to keep reaching out. I am definitely an introvert. So I tend to keep everything to myself. I know that things will work out. And this is just a bump in the road. It isn't about where you end up in life. It is all about the path you took to get there. Thank you.
I am dealing with heart failure as I writing this and I’m recovering but I’m only 47. I have lived a healthy life so it’s been so hard to accept this condition. This feels like the lowest point in my life. However, everyone deals with different lows and I remember my issue is not reason to suffer. I have learned more about who I am, I am starting to meditate as well to evolve and to let go of the past. Part of my healing is watching your channels.
Thomas you’re a vital part of the universe and I thank you, Ammor, Matt and the entire Yes Theory/Seek Discomfort community for existing.
I’m glad you’re in recovery! Wishing you the best
@@chocolatecuban oh gee thank you so much 💪🏼🙏🏼
Wishing you all the best and safe recovery!!!
@@tennislover74 absolutely grateful for your wishes 🙏🏼
Don't Run From Yourself & All Those Scary & Uncomfortable Thoughts & Feelings....It's All Part Of The Biggest Adventure We ALL Are On - Knowing Ourselves. I Learned The Serenity Prayer Through My Journey As A Recovering Alcoholic & It Challenges Me Every Time Because It Reminds Me To Let Go & Just BE For A Minute - Let Go Of Will, Let Go Of Control & Let Go & Just Be Human, No Matter What That Feels Or Looks Like.....DARE To TRUST....Thanks FOR Sharing This, Thomas!✌️
We love you Thomas God bless you❤️✝️
Thank you for this Video… I love the big adventures of the main channel to realize whats possible in life, but besides this channel has a very good influence on my personal life and to have a healthier mindset… thank you guys🫶🫶