Why My Life Is So Boring

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  • @AhmetKaan
    @AhmetKaan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2565

    *"Everything in life is easier when you don't concern yourself with what other people are doing."*

    • @loliverde9955
      @loliverde9955 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Agreed

    • @livefree2881
      @livefree2881 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Facts

    • @user-hq9ul9bk8b
      @user-hq9ul9bk8b 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      These words are so true in life.
      Kind greetings.

    • @AhmetKaan
      @AhmetKaan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@user-hq9ul9bk8b hey! Thank you!

    • @AhmetKaan
      @AhmetKaan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Katiuska Parra 🙏

  • @HIXHAM
    @HIXHAM 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1958

    “Create a life that feels good on the inside, not one that just looks good on the outside.”

    • @tamiressoares9303
      @tamiressoares9303 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

    • @KiannaSuber
      @KiannaSuber 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Preach king!

    • @lemonsqueezexd5468
      @lemonsqueezexd5468 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      TELL EM 💯💯

    • @KiannaSuber
      @KiannaSuber 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@_maxfreedom screenshotted! Wow thank you, will be taking this into my life! 🙏🏿

    • @KiannaSuber
      @KiannaSuber 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@_maxfreedom exactly!! Love this, thank you!! Can only imagine it brings so much clarity

  • @EarthyReenz
    @EarthyReenz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +252

    “do you pick the ugly tomatoes because you feel bad for them?”
    Yes, Lana. I actually do exercise this kind of decision making 😂

  • @pimvimoneden
    @pimvimoneden 3 ปีที่แล้ว +128

    I think this video in some way related to a Disney film called "Soul".
    The movie basically telling us that the purpose of life is to enjoy little things around us but we end up with this twisted construct that we need to work hard, make a lot of money, and achieve higher in life. People always telling us to find our own purpose but really that is what makes us lose our own "spark" :)
    It such an amazing movie for people in their 20s and if you haven't watched it you should!

    • @imknownforstartingafire
      @imknownforstartingafire 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It was so good🥺😭

    • @dentaladdict98
      @dentaladdict98 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Exactly! I’m 22 and living with my parents and society and people around me make it seem like it’s such a loser thing to do. Instead, I am being grateful for a supportive family and trying to be content with all that I have

    • @imknownforstartingafire
      @imknownforstartingafire 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dentaladdict98 I get that.

    • @dentaladdict98
      @dentaladdict98 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@imknownforstartingafire Do share more

    • @almila1368
      @almila1368 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@dentaladdict98 that feels so different to hear for me. Because that's what the western culture is. In the east it's pretty normal to live with your parents at that age. And people are oke with it. So it really depends on your enviroment and those believes are just subjective.

  • @ICEcoldJT
    @ICEcoldJT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1011

    “Sometimes happiness looks like staying at home, minding your business, telling people NO, and doing you.” ✨

  • @annarosalyn7372
    @annarosalyn7372 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1949

    Society makes us think that the only way to “live your best life” is by skydiving, expensive vacations, or winning the lottery. It makes us feel like we never have enough, and we need those things to be happy. The real way to “live your best life” is by seeing the beauty in everyday moments. Only then do you see the magic of life.

    • @highvaluelady7080
      @highvaluelady7080 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Yes, being able to think in your head and see things in many ways brings joy.

    • @cristianmorar5558
      @cristianmorar5558 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Love you

    • @Isabelle-bp5vj
      @Isabelle-bp5vj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      wonderful 🕊

    • @arewenot
      @arewenot 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      yea no way I'm going skydiving, fuck that

    • @intentionalliving7326
      @intentionalliving7326 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Amen sistah 🙌🏻 well put✨

  • @brendamauricio6545
    @brendamauricio6545 3 ปีที่แล้ว +361

    I never NEVER comment on anything on the internet, but MY GOD, for the first time I feel normal !! I am Brazilian and I identify with this girl so much. The calm way of speaking, not shouting forcing spontaneity, the reflections ... I don't believe there were people like me, I wouldn't feel so strange if I met her before

    • @janetlee6207
      @janetlee6207 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I just found this channel today, too. Very different from the typical TH-camr and so relatable. :)

    • @alexfelker1348
      @alexfelker1348 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Há muita gente como nós nesse mundo, tu só tens que olhar ao teu redor. Na verdade, introvertidos ( estou assumindo que tu sejas introvertida também ) sempre foram uma parte importante na sociedade : cientistas, filósofos, artistas, etc. O mundo atual é um desafio maior ainda para quem não se enquadra nesse perfil de sucesso a todo custo, fama e ostentação. Congrats on your English, it's very fluid!

    • @davidlafleche1142
      @davidlafleche1142 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      "Boring"? I spend most of my spare time writing. I never get "bored."

    • @krystiesolfyre5340
      @krystiesolfyre5340 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same :)

  • @Your2ndHeart
    @Your2ndHeart 3 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    “Do not ask your children
    to strive for extraordinary lives.
    Such striving may seem admirable,
    but it is the way of foolishness.
    Help them instead to find the wonder
    and the marvel of an ordinary life.
    Show them the joy of tasting
    tomatoes, apples and pears.
    Show them how to cry
    when pets and people die.
    Show them the infinite pleasure
    in the touch of a hand.
    And make the ordinary come alive for them.
    The extraordinary will take care of itself.”
    - William Martin

    • @srishtichaudhary3580
      @srishtichaudhary3580 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If only parents were taught that! How much easier the lives of children would be.

  • @catherinen8547
    @catherinen8547 3 ปีที่แล้ว +414

    "Comparison is the thief of joy." - Th Roosevelt

    • @highvaluelady7080
      @highvaluelady7080 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      True!

    • @intentionalliving7326
      @intentionalliving7326 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Love that! Helpful to check our intentions behind the social media postings or scrolling 😁😅

    • @hannahh8119
      @hannahh8119 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How do I stop??

    • @catherinen8547
      @catherinen8547 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@hannahh8119 How do you stop comparing?
      Turn your attention inward instead of outward.
      Get clear on what is important to you (i.e. values clarification) and get clear on what does not make you happy.
      Be mindful (all you have to do is notice the thought and redirect).
      Be intentional.

    • @juanpedro4083
      @juanpedro4083 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@intentionalliving7326 this year I want to lose my virginity. I am 30 years old but still virgen

  • @estrellasjournal
    @estrellasjournal 3 ปีที่แล้ว +233

    i feel like we all care a little too much about what others think just to find out everyone only cares about their life

    • @brandonnunez6820
      @brandonnunez6820 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Exactly

    • @estrellasjournal
      @estrellasjournal 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@_maxfreedom i can see what u mean. I think taking risks in general are some people’s biggest fears

    • @intentionalliving7326
      @intentionalliving7326 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes!! Though 2020 is helping to change that✨

    • @estrellasjournal
      @estrellasjournal 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@_maxfreedom that’s true i’ve been at dead end and didn’t realize how bad it was

    • @juanpedro4083
      @juanpedro4083 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@estrellasjournal this year I want to lose my virginity. I am 30 years old but still virgen

  • @naraendrareddy273
    @naraendrareddy273 3 ปีที่แล้ว +171

    I was at the airport one day. Everyone, literally, including kids were immersed in their phones, I was the only one, alone sitting on a bench doing nothing, calmly waiting for my flight's boarding. They were all looking at me as if I was abnormal. What do they know about me? Nothing. Infact, they need to realise that I'm not addicted to my phone, it's under my control. I'm not boring, or feel bored so easily, I THINK a LOT of good thoughts!

    • @charuuppal7043
      @charuuppal7043 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Not being on phone and especially without headphones gives you time and peace to listen to sounds of the world.

    • @MySaviorAndMe
      @MySaviorAndMe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes!! Just being & creating awareness :)

    • @rdpenguin2710
      @rdpenguin2710 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It’s not the phones, it’s the use of the phones. People waste there time on tiktok and Instagram smh

    • @krystiesolfyre5340
      @krystiesolfyre5340 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s been me too. :)

    • @suzanaaleksic1867
      @suzanaaleksic1867 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bravo! 😊🌞🐞🎵🍀

  • @Lifeisastory95
    @Lifeisastory95 3 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    I just realized. Sometimes I watch movies and get a little sad because things start to change. I want to see how the character lives their normal life in their normal room. Sometimes I don’t even care about the climax. Maybe that’s why I enjoy your channel so much. It’s very calming. I don’t have to worry about extremes with you. The volume is low. You always have the same makeup and hair, the background stays the same and the topics are consistent. The way you talk is also calming. Thank you for encouraging me to think about this

  • @madhavdaga
    @madhavdaga 3 ปีที่แล้ว +496

    Not many thought that their life was "boring" before social media. That was just life. We have stopped giving value to the mundane and simple human experiences, and just continue to seek the so-called "awesome experiences". Watching Yes Theory is great. But thinking that they are living an amazing life and you're just living a boring one is wrong.

    • @miamia8046
      @miamia8046 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That's funny because Lana and Thomas from Yes Theory dated in 2017-2018

    • @bubblegum6715
      @bubblegum6715 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I miss the 80 s
      No 😮 internet phones
      It was so great. !!

    • @letsdomath1750
      @letsdomath1750 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      On the same token, allow that discomfort to be there. If people see their life as boring when compared to social media, they should ask themselves if they truly have a need that has been left unmet. Maybe they realize that they have not taken a vacation in a long time, so they see pretty pictures of a tropical destination and feel like their daily routine is dull. Perhaps, they are stressed and burnt out. Now, rather than resenting those who made the posts, they can either switch things up at home or save up for a (small) trip to add some variety. Give yourself permission to reflect on the nature of your thoughts and feelings and bring your attention inward. If you are perfectly content with everyday experiences, no one is shaming you for not having an adventure-packed trip every weekend. Use your reaction as a guide to what deeper beliefs or desires lurk beneath the surface of your conscious mind.

    • @milo_thatch_incarnate
      @milo_thatch_incarnate 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      wow, "not many thought that their life was 'boring' before social media" really hit me.

    • @disorganizedclutter5513
      @disorganizedclutter5513 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Guess I was the only one bored before social media.

  • @caffinatedhearts640
    @caffinatedhearts640 3 ปีที่แล้ว +959

    To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all.
    - Oscar Wilde

  • @ClaudiaTorres-gt5kv
    @ClaudiaTorres-gt5kv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    This is so important and a lot of people don't realize it. I alternate between a slow-paced life and a lot of travel/'epicness' and I can definitely say that neither brings more or less joy. You may get an adrenaline rush, but believe it or not, the novelty wears off after awhile. True happiness and contentment only comes when you are present, grateful, and fully immersed in an experience. Whether it's skydiving or playing with your dog.

    • @ssjgara
      @ssjgara 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I just took a screenshot of this comment. Yes, I totally felt that! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @robertstanley9633
    @robertstanley9633 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    'I don't broadcast every high and I don't hide every low. I'm trying to live, not trying to convince the world I have a life.' -Rob Hill Sr

  • @anikaya157
    @anikaya157 3 ปีที่แล้ว +458

    “Its not about living a SUCCESSFUL life, it’s about living a SATISFIED life”

    • @lovepreetsingh9797
      @lovepreetsingh9797 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      True

    • @khaledelnagar4135
      @khaledelnagar4135 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have been self-reflecting until I came to a conclusion that I want satisfaction and not success.

    • @willwong1234
      @willwong1234 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      To me, I'm satisfied when I am successful. Does that make any sense at all?

    • @gillmonsta
      @gillmonsta 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes the small things

    • @shubhangisanisare669
      @shubhangisanisare669 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I don't want success,,,,bcz I have no one to show my success or inspire...... I just want to have a decent career and travel the world.
      Is this all really holds any meaning ???

  • @monimoop7762
    @monimoop7762 3 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    When I think of 'live life to the fullest' , I think about my dad. He passed away this year at 55, he had a severe blood disorder called haemophilia that caused joint pain, bruising, internal pain and bleeding and a lot of hardship from when he was a baby. When he died I got so many messages from people he knew telling me all of the kind things he had done for them (I had no idea). He would do favours for his elderly customers even when his business was not doing great. It is hard to even have and maintain a family or a business that includes physical labour with this kind of disease, and somehow he did all of this, I didn't even really understand the absolute severity of what he had to live with until it was too late. He never really complained. I had never seen him walk straight my whole life but I thought it was totally normal for him to be climbing roofs. He taught me to go for everything I wanted and he is the reason I don't get scared when I am challenged.
    There was no fear in his eyes when he died.
    I know he died young but I honestly feel like in his life, with his condition he achieved so much. His dream was to have an 'ordinary' life and I didn't even realise how much it took for him to achieve that until he was gone.

    • @intentionalliving7326
      @intentionalliving7326 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Wow what a beautiful legacy he has left with his life! Thank you for sharing that!! A big hug your way sistah 🤗

    • @LanaBlakely
      @LanaBlakely  3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      I'm so moved by this comment. I'm so sorry for your loss. It sounds like your father was an incredible human being, and I'm so glad you get to keep that memory of him! I truly appreciate you sharing this.

    • @monimoop7762
      @monimoop7762 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@intentionalliving7326 thank you ❤️

    • @monimoop7762
      @monimoop7762 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@LanaBlakely thank you ❤️

    • @charuuppal7043
      @charuuppal7043 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Sorry for your loss. Your story touched me. He did leave you a gift. To see the extraordinary in the ordinary.

  • @Cocotulips
    @Cocotulips 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    This is so true, 2020 really showed me how to love the ordinary. Suddenly a walk in the park and seeing the sun set became my most treasured memories

  • @RachelSouthard
    @RachelSouthard 3 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    i just found your channel and I appreciate how much you trigger my train of thought. Lots of self reflecting during this video. Thank you for that.

  • @bitterang4661
    @bitterang4661 3 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    "I'm going to go put on that boring ass Harry Potter soundtrack now, water my boring ass plants, and have an ordinary ass cup of coffee" i love this so much

  • @abbeysolute
    @abbeysolute 3 ปีที่แล้ว +216

    I constantly feel like I’m not doing enough every day yet I don’t have the motivation to make the most out of each day, which then means I’m not able to live life to the fullest.

    • @shallyanan3141
      @shallyanan3141 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      i feel this comment a lot. although, everyday i try more and more to live in the present and not worry about other things i can be doing :)

    • @Sandiile
      @Sandiile 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This is totally me.

    • @MuchLove-3
      @MuchLove-3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You're good enough 😉💕. You do enough 🤗. You should take a break and rest every so often to recharge, so you'll be able to continue 😊.

    • @blahajbaby
      @blahajbaby 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I feel this so hard omg. I’m the type to want to live every day as if it was my last but then I get tired so easily and I just end up giving myself a break for a couple hours. I think it’s important to have the desire to want to live life to the fullest but also reminding yourself that you don’t have to stress about fulfilling that 24/7.

    • @raularmas317
      @raularmas317 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I would suggest you read a book by Timothy Gallwey called the inner game of music. I think it will help you separate out the more critical part of yourself that sends you the often too loud and wrong message that too many people hear and too often listen to.
      I think meditation and/or sitting in quiet will also help you quiet your inner critic who is usually claiming we never do quite enough.
      When what most of us often need is more down-time.

  • @RavelingMoney
    @RavelingMoney 3 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    Beautifully crafted video, Living Ordinary life is also extraordinary in a fast-paced social media era.

  • @LucyAlllan
    @LucyAlllan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    There is something absolutely iconic about this video. Let's normalise living an ordinary life

  • @EleanorLees
    @EleanorLees 3 ปีที่แล้ว +309

    We've also totally forgotten about the marvel of our lives right now! In a day, I woke up in the morning in a bed, with a roof over my head, came downstairs where I could enjoy a coffee with my parents and brothers and ate my breakfast in front of the TV. For some people these are not things they are able to experience. Equally, here we are enjoying this video from all corners of the planet at the same time. In years gone by, these things weren't even POSSIBLE! That's AMAZING! ✨

    • @blahajbaby
      @blahajbaby 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Yes!! All these things that go over our heads (no pun intended) are things we take for granted and sometimes we don’t realize others would kill to have what we have.

    • @jackiehale3730
      @jackiehale3730 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, well said...

    • @nigelfoley6200
      @nigelfoley6200 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Absolutely true Eleanor, we naturally take so much for granted. I try to practice gratitude on a daily basis.

    • @intentionalliving7326
      @intentionalliving7326 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Amen sistah 🙌🏻 we don’t call that epic 😂😁 yet... if today was our last day on the planet, it would one of the sweet memories from this experience
      🤗

    • @LanaBlakely
      @LanaBlakely  3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I love this comment. Thank you Eleanor :)

  • @PsychedelicActualization
    @PsychedelicActualization 3 ปีที่แล้ว +246

    "Every living organism is fulfilled when it follows the right path for its own nature."
    ~Marcus Aurelius ❤️🙏🏽

    • @alicia-hd2cs
      @alicia-hd2cs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Gay people : oh shit

    • @swarnimadubey
      @swarnimadubey 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      How to find the right path?

    • @spirituallysafe
      @spirituallysafe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We are called to follow our Creator. There is only one path to Him - Jesus (John 14:6). Peace to you.

    • @ernestinatakyi5150
      @ernestinatakyi5150 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@alicia-hd2cs😂😂😂

  • @annafidler9011
    @annafidler9011 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Imagine, instead of faceless quotes, that someone was actually saying these things to your face everyday.
    Instead of hearing things that boost your confidence, make you feel worthy and appreciated, you hear:
    1. You're boring, travel more
    2. Sure you might think your life is fun but what is really fun is drink, drugs and rock n roll.
    3. You haven't lived until you've skydived. Or been on that swing in Bali. Or been on a yacht. Or impressed the world in some way.
    If a person was saying these things to you, you would deem them manipulative. These quotes are no different. They exist to manipulative you into thinking you're just not good enough, but maybe if you spend more money and disrespect your values, you might be.

  • @JuanDaniel-pu3fv
    @JuanDaniel-pu3fv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    "No matter how mundane your surroundings might be, you'll never see that again." -Sisyphus 55

  • @TheJJShow
    @TheJJShow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Sometimes we spend too much time wishing living someone else's life that we forget our own.

  • @dw6317
    @dw6317 3 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    It's funny because I just had this conversation with a friend the other day. I told her how I never feel bored. Like never. Even when I'm doing absolutely nothing at all. I'm happy with that. I never allow the pressures of society to make me feel as though I need to accomplish a million things, go a million places or possess a million things in order to fulfill myself or to feel complete. I show and teach my children to appreciate the littlest things. Gratitude. I am too an introvert. I am also an only child and I've found that social platforms do have a tendency to falsely influence your sense of contentment within yourself. So that is why for about 2+ years now, I only have a TH-cam account. I've never really cared what others think of me and would never allow myself to follow others since very young. So deleting my accounts have been the best thing that could happen to my inner peace. And I don't miss it. 😊

    • @intentionalliving7326
      @intentionalliving7326 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That is so frikin awesome Deriene! Thank you sistah for sharing your experience! 🤗✨

    • @juanpedro4083
      @juanpedro4083 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@intentionalliving7326 this year I want to lose my virginity. I am 30 years old but still virgen

    • @abigailthomas6076
      @abigailthomas6076 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What do you do for work? I wondering because most jobs require tech or the use of social apps. Iid like to live like this but im looking for a job to match.

    • @dw6317
      @dw6317 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@abigailthomas6076 Healthcare.

  • @marktuason418
    @marktuason418 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    "The most difficult thing for a man to do is be himself in a world that is constantly trying to change him."
    - Ralph Waldo Emerson

  • @TheGrantnorman
    @TheGrantnorman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The poem that you read in the middle of the video reminded me of my mother. She was very much the kind of woman who pointed out the extraordinary in the ordinary. She taught me how rich every day life is. I’ve always appreciated that.

  • @nicoleonfeels
    @nicoleonfeels 3 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    I think ordinary lives are underrated. There’s so much joy in the simple things.

  • @introvertsparadise2395
    @introvertsparadise2395 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    To me living an “ordinary life” helps me find inner peace. Being appreciative of everything I have, and living in the right here, right now is so calming!

    • @intentionalliving7326
      @intentionalliving7326 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Now that is Epic!! Being true to you!! 👏🏻👏🏻🤗

  • @miboring2
    @miboring2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    "The secret of happiness, you see, is not found in seeking more, but in developing the capacity to enjoy less" - Socrates

  • @panserspikes6011
    @panserspikes6011 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    People expect so much. Boredom is a friggin luxury.

  • @jaybee2530
    @jaybee2530 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    "Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants." - Epictetus

  • @danielfc6253
    @danielfc6253 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    There's that idea of "having a lot of things to impress people" that is generally criticized with "experiences are more valuable than things" or "creating exciting memories", but at the end they produce the same result, it seems.
    So now we may not worry about material stuff, but we can't stop thinking about how boring our lifes are and how we should be living more like X or Y person. That "exciting life", the traveling and "experiences" became the new "material things", now that is in some sense the product that we're constantly seeking to impress people.

    • @praslisa
      @praslisa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      facts..this is why you need to live for you, and learn what brings you joy not coz you can post it on social media

    • @oneelonpls4802
      @oneelonpls4802 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeeesss i screenshoted this

  • @aya6195
    @aya6195 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Honestly, I realized, with this video, how socials can have an impact on how we feel in life. I thought that life was about exploring the world and making a big impact on society but in reality it’s not only that. It’s also about enjoying the small moments, those moments that might seem boring but that make our life complete!

  • @radoslavpetrov6841
    @radoslavpetrov6841 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I will now walk my boring garden in the middle of the winter and I will admire and think of the flowers that are busy working for the next season blooming. I can do it for ages. Staring at my banana plant. It is only one part of my life, but I also like the fast cars, the travels and the exotic location. It life everything should be balanced. I think you need a real lover, someone to cherish you and adore you!

  • @whatseemstobethematter2992
    @whatseemstobethematter2992 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Pleasures are temporary.

  • @johnypanta6208
    @johnypanta6208 3 ปีที่แล้ว +139

    This is very true. There is nothing wrong about living an ordinary life. We don't have "Instagram" moments all the time. Its not normal.

    • @deanj6722
      @deanj6722 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well said, bard

    • @intentionalliving7326
      @intentionalliving7326 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Funny how 2020 started new ‘normal life’ trends on insta 😁

    • @Relahxe
      @Relahxe 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@_maxfreedom Let's do it. I'm down. I'd help. Hahah
      No, but seriously

  • @TheRealMrRobles
    @TheRealMrRobles 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I love how calm you are Lana. Far from boring... it's all perspective anyway. Peace & love, always.

  • @JeongWonTVobabo0813
    @JeongWonTVobabo0813 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    thank you!!

  • @loveoneanother-yt
    @loveoneanother-yt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    I spent my single 20’s always having to be somewhere, doing something, going to every event. Now in my late 40’s I get more happiness from laughing at my husbands jokes or seeing my kids’ smiling faces when I wake up. No way would I trade the peace and happiness from a slower paced life to go back. As always love to hear your perspectives Lana.

    • @intentionalliving7326
      @intentionalliving7326 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Beautifully expressed!! Yes, that has been the experience of many around me as well... including myself!! Part of the journey i am guessing to start being real and true to ourselves 🤩🤗✨

    • @LanaBlakely
      @LanaBlakely  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This is so wholesome. Thank you for sharing

  • @writeitdown2013
    @writeitdown2013 3 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    "Here I was, sitting in my small kitchen with my morning coffee, listening to Harry Potter soundtracks, feeling perfectly content." This sounds amazing to me. I think when we learn to value everydayness, the ordinary becomes extraordinary, a scaffolding around which to build a deeply satisfying life. Happy New Year!

    • @writeitdown2013
      @writeitdown2013 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@_maxfreedom This is fantastic. I think noticing these ordinary things is so important. And they're everywhere. It's an abundance of riches.

    • @writeitdown2013
      @writeitdown2013 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@_maxfreedom much appreciated!

    • @LanaBlakely
      @LanaBlakely  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Cheers to that! Happy new year :)

  • @pietrojun1604
    @pietrojun1604 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you, I was having an extremely stressful day without being able to rest and study on Christmas/New years day. Still have my chronically toxic thoughts pouring stress on me and the deadlines, but this helped me keep going on. Thank you! This is so calming.

  • @teocrawford
    @teocrawford 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for this Lana🙇🏻‍♂️
    I often feel pressured from these "live your life to the fullest", which mostly imply I should travel or such, while I'm alive, because my life could end any time. I especially get a bed feeling from those when working - I spend a lot of time editing my videos (you know how long this takes) and often begin questioning my activities and goals when encountering these messages. You helped me feel less guilty about living my not so extraordinary life :)

  • @SanjaySkar
    @SanjaySkar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I can relate to this video 100%. I was told many times that what I view as challenges are sort-of "boring" as it would always involve my quiet activities rather than traveling the world, go for adventure sports etc. Initially I thought I'm not good enough, especially not enough to share my stories on Internet but after a while I realized this makes me who I am and I don't have to fit in for anything. So, thank you Lana, you're one of them who helped me to shift my perspective, to just be myself!

  • @AlexBlank
    @AlexBlank 3 ปีที่แล้ว +137

    I'm all for lving life to the fullest, but what are we filling? Everyone will have a different answer, and that's okay.

  • @__anaheredia
    @__anaheredia 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I love this topic so so much. I made a promise to myself a few years ago on enjoying all ALL the little things. It has been very difficult(specially living in this chaotic world where nothing is enough) however I am grateful to always have that voice in my head (I call it my "inner child") that reminds me what its really life about.

  • @ballroomkitten
    @ballroomkitten 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I could not agree more. A quiet life can be equally enjoyable as a bold one. I think people that try to encourage a more bold one are just sharing what they would want, which is great but not for everyone

  • @natemarx4999
    @natemarx4999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +111

    Lana is always completely on point.

  • @Vivek-eb5hl
    @Vivek-eb5hl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +204

    Why would instagram deactivate her account. She is a person who is just trying and making other peoples life better with her golden content #bringlanablakelyback

    • @LanaBlakely
      @LanaBlakely  3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      ❤️

    • @thevaidik_
      @thevaidik_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@LanaBlakely its because may be she follows jordan peterson and many other and has a good social influence.

    • @gionagrace6279
      @gionagrace6279 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks beautiful soul! You rock! 💟

    • @lullatstars
      @lullatstars 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@thevaidik_ I think it's more likely some bitter trolls reported her account as porn since IG has been doing a clean up recently and you know, any woman taking pictures is for sure an IG nude model ...

    • @thevaidik_
      @thevaidik_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@lullatstars this incident is happening to many. There is a girl in germany speaking against refugee crises and her account were disabled for so called "hate speech". And there is a another account "Biden thinks". This account was labelled as a joke, satire account because it posted something against him. I am definitely not a trump supporter. But censorship at this level makes no sense

  • @Danygotaworldtosee
    @Danygotaworldtosee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    While I feel kind of called out as most of what I´m doing is "trying to live an epic life" I really love the thoughts and couldnt agree more. Everything is relative and a matter of perspective

  • @yasg5758
    @yasg5758 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I adore this video. I just started learning about working on decentering romantic relationships and romanticism and appreciating simple things like a morning breeze. I’m completely off social media and I am the most content I’ve been in years. Absolutely love this video, you talk about so many necessary ideas and concepts. Thank you

  • @LanaBlakely
    @LanaBlakely  3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Hi you all! I'm starting a newsletter in 2021 which is super exciting. You can sign up here: www.lanablakely.com/

    • @lifefan1
      @lifefan1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I joined☺

    • @ravitejayellapragada9014
      @ravitejayellapragada9014 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Lana Blakely : Happy New Year 🎉💐. Sorry to hear about your Insta account, try to visit the website. I hope it would be reactivated again!😊✌️🤞💜
      help.instagram.com/contact/606967319425038

  • @alicemizelliharp
    @alicemizelliharp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    I respect so much more the people who don’t post everything they do, who live life and enjoy the little things for them and no one else. I have big dreams but not to live a fast paced, swimming-with-sharks kind of life, I think there is something so magical in just going slowly and thoughtfully ❤️ Thank you Lana you are awesomeness

    • @charuuppal7043
      @charuuppal7043 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, and I envy those who are rooted to a place and a community. Those who can claim a neighbourhood....and possibly know the name of the bus driver who drives them to work everyday because ---the town is small and its the same driver--same shift everyday....

  • @wintersswag7253
    @wintersswag7253 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    *500k congratulations !!*

  • @aimeerijnart
    @aimeerijnart 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really needed this. Life has been very pressuring and your video helped me realise it doesnt have to be so pressuring and i have lots of time

  • @muntashirrahman2529
    @muntashirrahman2529 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    This channel is gold.

  • @joymae
    @joymae 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    It’s ok to enjoy the simple things in life like the sound of my kettle when making my morning coffee, walks with my dog, and laughing with loved ones.

  • @jackiek4159
    @jackiek4159 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I completely agree with everything in this video! I always thought that something was wrong with me because I had no intention to travel or party it up in my twenties but everybody's definition of living a full life is different and that's okay! Staying in and watching your favourite movies with quality people or reading a book and working on what lights you up are a great way to live life to the fullest! Loving your videos Lana! xxx

  • @chloekitching
    @chloekitching 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love your energy, it’s so calm and inspiring!

  • @heyman3731
    @heyman3731 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I don't know about others but my heart feels at home when watching You. I feel sometimes behind in life constantly trailing over things. But your channel feels like I can relax for a moment that I can actually breathe and stop and just perceive for a while

  • @BarbaraMusic24
    @BarbaraMusic24 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    The "epic" life was never for me. It makes you lost in the chase of the next big thing when the biggest thing in your life is simply: your life... It`s amazing how much there is to explore in our own hearts and soul, that we usually decide to look over.

    • @Pax30001
      @Pax30001 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I relate to this. Thank you so much for sharing this! Hope your day's going well! :)

  • @NamanBansal
    @NamanBansal 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Lana's videos are literally the video version of a mindful person reflecting on his/her life in their daily journal.

  • @Liinne
    @Liinne 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the background sounds ✨

  • @BrunaClaas
    @BrunaClaas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    So beautiful to think how our true passions lie in those things we do without expectation of sharing that with anyone. Thank you, Lana!

  • @Annis874
    @Annis874 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I believe that “peace of mind” is the key 🔑 to happiness!

  • @stroeberries
    @stroeberries 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    on this last day of 2021, scrolling through social media and watch someone's 2021 recap apparently makes me sad and guilty about not doing much this year and not socialize as much as they did since i always at home most of the time. but, im glad coming to this beautifully arranged thought, helps me a lot to dealing with these heavy feelings.

  • @CoraZeap
    @CoraZeap 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love how your videos are so simple and ordinary yet they have so much value in them 💕

  • @markokircanski9157
    @markokircanski9157 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I was constantly chasing something, constantly chasing something I didn't had, rushing... But now, I am starting to be more content with a peaceful, calm lifestyle. No rush, working from home, traveling here and there to see my closest people when this situation calms down, reading, writing, journaling, playing video games... Having a peaceful, calm life feels much better than that constant rush I had couple of years back. I guess slowing down feels good, to breathe deeply, to slow down and see what's around me, just to be in tune with how I feel. As always Lana, thank you for what you are doing, really, and thank you for being you. :) As an INFJ, I understand you... I so so hope your IG account is back, I def miss seeing your content there... :(

    • @intentionalliving7326
      @intentionalliving7326 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Beautifully expressed Marco! We are trained early on to be chasing! Glad you have made your own choices! That is epic: choosing to be in tune with how you feel ✨

  • @adorableonyourvanity
    @adorableonyourvanity 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    A very long time ago I decided to not post anything about my life on social media. Who am I dating - who knows? Where am I going - who knows? What am I eating - that everyone knows! 🤣 makes life so personal and only mine!

  • @giyutomioka3219
    @giyutomioka3219 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    "Learn to treasure your life , cz unfortunately it can be taken away from you anytime"
    Good message thru vedio, it's not about chosin fast pace or slow pace it's about enjoying the life to the fullest by not putting ourselves into a box of certain standards (thanks needed this❤️)

  • @juliarainemaglalang4656
    @juliarainemaglalang4656 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m actually glad YT recommended me your channel. I love your insight and I’ve watched a few other of your videos as well. Subscribed!

  • @palomamorales5022
    @palomamorales5022 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This video was amazing. I haven’t really heard much on this topic on whether a full life truly is supposed to be full of chasing epic-ness or if we should also focus on the mundane parts of life. I really love your perspective on this. You are so amazing

  • @anuragsatpute
    @anuragsatpute 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Man, I have been thinking about the same topic for the last 3 days. The culturescape has certainly skewed our perspective on what we consider a 'happening' life!

  • @jordanandlise
    @jordanandlise 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love this! I feel like I needed to see this. Going to save this video and watch it whenever I feel like my life is boring. Thank you!

  • @jcktford
    @jcktford 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I've found that when I'm traveling, the sites I see just don't compare to my beautiful home, (Oregon, USA), so instead of spending all my money on long distance trips, I have been content to explore the sites around me. It isn't as fancy as my friends trips, but I am happy.

  • @HIXHAM
    @HIXHAM 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    “All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better.”

  • @MateoLeonViana
    @MateoLeonViana 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I think living life to the fullest means living life in your own terms, realizing your fullest potential, whatever that one may be. I think living life to its fullest potential means in the end to be happy. Be satisfied, at peace, joyful.

  • @atrisha5179
    @atrisha5179 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    For such a long time, I was chasing epic experiences. Always feeling that I was not being productive enough. But the past year has been a great eye opener. Thank you Lana for these insightful videos. ❤️

  • @CompetitiveCODNews
    @CompetitiveCODNews 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a very important video. So many people spend their time looking for bigger and better, they miss what they really needed right in front of them.

  • @Lotusblume.8
    @Lotusblume.8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My life is considered boring only to others. I feel I have an abundant and rich life. Great video!! 🌸

    • @highvaluelady7080
      @highvaluelady7080 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Usually if we live our lives richly, the money side comes naturally.

    • @Lotusblume.8
      @Lotusblume.8 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@highvaluelady7080 oh I wasn’t referring to material riches.

  • @dlsolof
    @dlsolof 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This is so important for people to remember. Most of us can’t do “epic” things right now, and if we want to be content, we need to find joy in the everyday aspects of life. Also, I saw a rainbow on my walk today! 🌈

    • @Pax30001
      @Pax30001 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Cool! :)

    • @nicolegenerale
      @nicolegenerale 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      how beautiful rainbows are!

  • @kirawilder8550
    @kirawilder8550 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a soothing vibe to all of your videos! ❤️

  • @Ebriony
    @Ebriony 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thankyou so much for this!!! I am sorry to hear your Instagram account was disabled! The same happened to me in 2019 on my 21st birthday to my business account with a community of 52k. My content had grown to become predominantly about plants and all my personal posts of 7 years were archived. With no explanation and no resolution, it honestly hurt to lose all the memories and milestones within the account. It was a great reminder to not hold attachment to something non-physical that can so easily be taken. I pray that your account is brought back!🙏

  • @JinaMukherjeeF
    @JinaMukherjeeF 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    her vdoes make me feel so calm

  • @hanaaal-khatib9523
    @hanaaal-khatib9523 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I genuinely smiled at the end of the video. Thank you Lana.

  • @monicar3805
    @monicar3805 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    so needed this - thank you💛

  • @ael_21
    @ael_21 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for putting this feeling into words!! I can so relate ..

  • @mrdan5943
    @mrdan5943 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I was waiting the whole day for you to upload!
    You are truly amazing Lana!!

  • @ChrisGaultHealthyLiving
    @ChrisGaultHealthyLiving 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Awesome video, Lana! The thing is sometimes we don’t know if we are going to love something if we don’t try it. So reaching for the stars might make sense. I think as long as you don’t have any regrets at the end you are doing good! You are still very young. I’m almost 60 and really want to make sure I experience the world before I leave it. You may feel different as you get older, knowing we all change as we age. Anyway, great video and I hope the very best for you!

  • @GloriaGao
    @GloriaGao 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for sharing this message! It's a very important thing that needs to be said. ❤

  • @annabelletraveling
    @annabelletraveling 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your message here. I so agree with you. The ordinary has its own magic that can go away and come back if we chose to. The chase for something better is good, but not if you don't know how to appreciate what you already have.

  • @everose362
    @everose362 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Your videos really help me

  • @ufaang4203
    @ufaang4203 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That means just enough to be myself and feeling enough myself within.

  • @cosmocelli
    @cosmocelli 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just thought about these things yesterday and now TH-cam recommends this video to me. It's nice to see someone with the same thoughts!

  • @dario1538
    @dario1538 ปีที่แล้ว

    Living life to the fullest means to me, to achieve everything I want in life and also not letting anxiety stop me from doing the things I want to try out or am scared to commit.