To have parents like that is a kind of luxury I didn't even conceive of being possible... till now. I'll have to rewatch, after the first watch my jaw is on the floor. Mind blowing what it must feel like to be that warmly nurtured and supported by both complementing each other yet in unison.
yeah, honestly I have never seen someone with parents who are this smart and thoughtful, usually people either don't have parents or have abusive parents
@@Flutterbyby Thank you! Just had to do a bit of hunting around for it. Their channel is called Beneath the Surface and is linked in the description in one of the older videos featuring them on this channel (for anyone who sees the above comments and wondering). They totally fill a feeling of lack I had no idea how to put words to. All I know is, now, that anything and everything I ever wished, and hoped for and asked for from my existing family was never ever too much (it was nowhere near enough). Even though it has always been implied that's it's too much / unreasonable etc.
wow, love the fact that your parents are just so open to share their emotional maturity with you, by telling you (and in some way us) all these amazing things🥺🫶🏻
Dude I work a 9-5 job. Your life still sounds amazing to me. You get to wake up and be as creative as you want. You have the most valuable thing: Time. Time to pursuit your passions and discover yourself. Time to develop healthy habits and time to travel... 😎
@@scottlarmore5038tfu 🤣🤣🤣🤣 13 and a half hours of working and sleep the rest. Stop chatting bs and try to act cool. Not even 13 and a half hours but 14 and a half...
@@zuesnastrio3062 Oh gee, you work 1 or maybe two hours more a day than me (which is probably not even true) and you want to have a contest over which of us has it worst? Tell you what, you win. You do. My company is esop, meaning I’ll at least retire with a few million in the bank. Meanwhile, you’re probably relying on 401K, if even that. So, your life sucks more, congrats?
Holy smokes, she nailed it! Love is not trying to be a people pleaser. “Love is when you show up genuine and when you’re clear about what your needs are and what you really want.” You’re fortunate to have such a wise mom. 👍
i don't remember the last time I had such a genuine, warm and yet, thought-provoking conversation with another human including my family. having such friends or family in your life is something money cannot buy.
"Going slowly is very uncomfortable in a world that gives so many short-term rewards for going fast".. and I'd add "but it's the slow, methodical and long-term progress that will take you to where you want to be". PS_ That family conversation in the end was simply heart-warming.. wow!
I love the relationship you have with your parents. Open minded, non judgemental, honest and caring. It's very inspiring, thank you for you hard works Nathaniel!
I love the conversations between you and your parents! It makes me reconsider so many things in life. And the whole day looks so filled with love and joy. Thank you!
wow, your family background is positive and proactive. We exchange deep thoughts about life in a very simple way. In my family I get to do none of this, not even close. I suffer from it and sometimes I wonder why I'm so different from them. There must be frivolous conversations, but also a constructive confrontation, without leading to useless disputes and quarrels. I'm a little jealous... 😛
Oh i was thinking the same thing! Like I know no family is perfect but this family looks pretty functional. I literally moved across the globe to escape the toxicity from my family. Sending lots of love to Nathaniel and his family ❤
per ragionare come loro bisogna avere una mentalità aperta ed essere introspettivi, cosa che le vecchie generazioni, soprattutto italiane, hanno molto poco. Trovo anche io molto fortunato chi è cresciuto in questo contesto, perché avere una spinta, qualcuno che crede in te, che ti ascolta e ti supporta, vuol dire veramente tanto per creare il giusto mindset e fare qualcosa nella vita. Se invece sei costantemente giudicato, o al contrario ignorato, è difficile anche solo realizzare di avere delle qualità. Ma le hai, io le ho, tutti ne abbiamo e tutti siamo capaci di fare tanto. A volte però quando sei stato costantemente buttato giù, capita di non aver voglia neanche di provarci per non dover affrontare un fallimento, che sarebbe come confermare i pregiudizi di chi non credeva in noi o di chi non si aspetta niente.
The greatest privilege you have is the warm and respectful relationship you have with your parents, who create a space for you to share your thoughts, feelings and goals without judgement. Such mutual respect between parents and kids is truly rare in our generation. You’re truly lucky.
The connection that you have with your parents is something i have with my parents. More and more i am seeing how incredibly special it is to have emotionally intelligent parents who dare to be vulnerable and open with you as an offspring. it's amazing to see that you have such an equal friendship with them too and that is (unfortunately) such a rare thing! We are blessed good sir!
I imagine myself being like your parents when in my future. I’m sure they made a lot of sacrifices in their own personal young lives to be at this point where they’re successful. You have no idea how fortunate your parents are and it’s because they put in the work. They actually had a conversation with you. I know there’s a lot of healthy families and it’s not uncommon for parents to be present in their kids lives but basically I just want to praise them because to be the way your parents are takes guts. Trust me.
Hi Nathaniel, I’ve watched a lot of your videos & love the way you explore life & wisdom. I know you know this - so it’s not a critique - just an observation - you have a very privileged life. At 25, to have travelled so widely, learned so much …to live in a beautiful flat in Paris with amazing decor & view…to have parents who are so loving, affirming & wise (& they are not very old either). I know your life has its challenges but I hope you do appreciate every moment..because compared to many/most people’s experiences, your life is a dream come true. Keep doing what you’re doing. I love to live vicariously through your videos & enjoy the nuggets of wisdom & Joie de vivre…& pastries! Your videos bring joy…they are interesting & fun. Best of all, you are constantly seeking & learning & that is what makes life interesting & worthwhile or us all. 💙❤
Would your mom create a video on tips for being a mother? I just had my fourth child - I love seeing your relationship with your mom and I’d love to hear her views on motherhood 💕
I was having a panicking attack and I "accidentally" start watching this video, and somehow this calmed me off so quickly in a way that I never experienced before, I can't thank you enough for this.
2 years ago, I used to watch every single video you did, and everytime, it was like if I could have speak the same words and topics you were presenting. The sincronicity was insane, and learned tons of awareness thanks to you. At that time I got into a relationship that finished 3 weeks ago, unfortunately an experience that ended up diminshing myself, not taking care of my person, time, and values. Living it with the (not) "Love" your mum describes on the table. Now it's time to heal, and surprinsingly -or not- I returned to your channel, popped the most recent video, and voilà, again, feeling your steps. I don't know what happened to you during these 2 years, but I'm glad that we both realized it's time to find our inner harmony, peace, and learn to put boundaries around us. Sending you a hug Nathaniel.
i LOVED watching the talk you had with your parents, really makes me wish i had this close a relationship with mine, to the point of being able to share your thoughts and experiences openly and growing with one another! would love to see more of this!
Your parent are so wise. What I love about your whole family is they are open and talk about feeling and anything. Normal family doesn't do this. This is really what a good family should be about, open to talk, while not judging each other.
I can’t get around the fact that you are so self-deprecating and so critical about who you are when you have already experienced and achieved so much at such a young age. I am the age of your parents and watching them I am sure they have not put you under any sort of pressure. So please give yourself some slack and enjoy the amazing being that you are and please do not feel guilty about the incredible life that you have. You do not need any achievements or milestones. You are already truly an amazing being. I also feel very proud that you and your parents chose France to live in. Love your videos.
You are so very fortunate to have the parents that you have. I just love them to bits! I wish my parents/family had been anywhere near being like them. I feel I would have become a much more creative and happy person, if I had had your loving and supportive parents 💖💖
Your videos have had such a profound effect on me over the years. Always down to earth, emotive and compelling. You have such a gift for storytelling and I can't imagine a world without your videos
The way your parents talk & have conversations with you, seeing how you are as a young man, it all makes sense!! They did great raising you & providing the enriching environment to be who you are now!! This type of familial relationship is so rare & such a breath of fresh air 💛 Also I'm jealous but God bless y'all 💚
Nathaniel, Oh my! I just started watching your videos today and now I see that I've been watching your parents videos since they started. Not that I avoid young content makers but in this case, as I am looking for my home in France for retirement, your parents were a bit more my demographic. That said, you are wonderful to watch .You have a friendly presentation and a natural poise in front of the camera. I would crawl off and die if I were in a video seen by 'everyone'. Thank you for your excellent work and thank your parents for me as they have helped me make choices and taught me some things. Thank you all.
This is amazing and such a foreign thing to me. I have never (34 years old now) had the experience of sitting with my parents like this (or at all): the wisdom, the nurturing, the INTEREST his parents show in being with him in that space. I wish I could know what that feels like.
@@Caprieye789 that is sad. Speaking from the perspective of someone who has lost both parents…and miss them terribly…my advice is that as long as there is breath in them..and breath in you…there is hope if you try. Time, however, does eventually run out…
Your honest and open relationship with your parents is so much inspiring! I don’t have it with my parents so I wish I will have it with my children! And this topic of finding a balance and slower living is getting more attention and that’s awesome. I hope the society will start to value being able to say no a not producing all the time as mentioned. I am glad you are also discussing this topic ❤
I really connect to slowing down. I'm a University Student in Montreal and I felt so much pressure when I started out to get as many classes finished quickly. However, this semester I dropped a class to slow down and alleviate a lot of the pressure I was feeling before and learn to enjoy some of the topics I'm genuinely interested in. Always inspiring Nathan and have a great Christmas.
That was lovely. Nathaniel, I really admire your parents and the way they approach life. When everything around you is moving at a breakneck pace, slowing down and appreciating the journey is arguably the toughest thing to accomplish. Listening to that conversation is comforting.
Oh my God, how beautiful is this conversation you're having at the lunch table. This kind of family life, connection and exchange of thoughts.. just brings me to tears.
OMG Nathaniel, you have amazing parents, they give such incredible advice. You are very fortunate to have them in your life. I loved this video, so much inspiration and so much love, thank you for sharing this with all of us. You are a wonderful person and do amazing things, believe and trust that, and you will find inner peace. You gave me an incredible gift today so thank you so much, both your parents and your words really impacted me in a good way.
You are really so inspiring. I was living in Chile 5 years ago when I got really sick and had to return to the US. I had a huge grieving process where I gave up on the notions of being a traveler. After years of healing the internal and external, your videos are helping to refertilize those seeds of adventure I was cultivating in Chile all those years ago. Thank you!
OH MY GOSH!! Her philosophy!! 7:13 It just brought tears in my eyes, that really hit me. Here I am trying to overdo and, basically shame myself for not overdoing or accomplishing when, as she said, you need to "rotate", to "let the ground breath, in order to keep planting seeds". Amazing, I loved it. Better that therapy. 😅
What a pleasure it is to see healthy, loving relationships. I'm sure you know how very fortunate you are and I have no doubt that your parents nurturing has much to do with your creativity, curiosity, and fantastic journey as a human being. I love this day. Seems so perfect to me. Your youthful wisdom makes me thirsty to relive my younger years all over again.
Hi Nathaniel, this message is for your parents: Cito: "...you don't know how to put boundaries because just like me you don't want to please, you confused that doing that for others is love and so do I and that's not love, love is when you show up genuine and you're clear about what your needs are and what you really want and you say it from a place of peace so you need to find your peace... if you find your peace it's so much easier to put boundaries and to know what you want". Harmony. Mi 2022 fue un año muy duro, very hard, mentalmente para mi, me di cuenta que me conozco muy poco, que me faltan herramientas para enfrentar situaciones y por lo mismo yo tome malas decisiones que afectaron a otros. Los ultimos meses he estado trabajando en mi, escribiendo en un diario mental (los videos de su hijo me han entregado bastante orientacion) y necesitaba escuchar aquellas palabras que he citado arriba. He decidido comenzar a buscar la harmonia en mi este 2023, cómo aprender a poner sanos limites, aprender a decir no demostrando mi honestidad. Sinceramente son muchos los pensamientos que nunca habia tenido hasta este año, creo que es porque estoy creciendo y cada año tengo nuevas experiencias y por lo mismo más aprendizaje de como es la vida, mi vida, mi contexto y de quienes me rodean. Este martes 20 cumpliré 23 años y estoy muy expectante de este nuevo año, de todo lo que puedo hacer, ver y vivir. Agradecida de poder continuar viviendo en este mundo junto a las personas que quiero y estimo. Muchas gracias padres de Nathaniel, en especial a mamá Drew, saludos desde Chile! Atentamente, Alí.
That wisdom is priceless. Kudos to your mom and dad. Even people with experience fail to project their understanding with such clarity and thoughtfulness. Loved this ❤️
i miss my dad, after he died these kinds of conversations happen very rare, and they also used to be a big part of my childhood and adolescense. I miss cooking with my parents like this and eating and talking...
Nathaniel, I had been very disconnected/uninterested about your content the last couple months but I feel like I just reconnnected with your message with this video and all of the insights your parents said. Hell yeah for your honesty 🤟🏼 I'm roughly the same age as you are and you have achieved so much it's amazing. Keep it up and keep it real ♥️
Wow I admire the way your parents listen to you without judging, mocking you for expressing your feelings, or interrupt you to blame or shame you about something. The connection is amazing, and I would love to have parents so interested, and concerned, and respectful. Great family.
I love your relationship with your parents - the honest, open conversations they have with you are so beautiful. Really appreciated your mom’s insights and advice in this video especially!
i kept pausing this video and writing down what you were saying because i need to remind myself of these things. your mindset is extremely complex and unique but at the same time so relatable. loved this one, man.
Can’t lie,,, love me some Nathaniel Drew. The feeling watching a video of Nate’s is like coming out the cinema after watching an action movie and feeling like you’re the main character. Brilliant work my man 🙏 And of course, have to add. Your parents are so wise, I love these episodes. Thank you
I love how reflective and introspective you are; you'll always be one of my favorite content creators. I hope this will always be something enjoyable and worth your time because I resonate with you and I deeply look up to you. Thank you Nathaniel for sharing your life with us.
As someone who also feels like they do best on this kind of schedule and living a bit slower at times, thank you for this. I often feel judged or like I can’t obtain this life and still succeed but this just encourages me to continue trying to allow this lifestyle
The dinner you captured with your parents is so magical man. The fact that this is on camera is incredibly special. It's a harsh reality, but your parents won't live forever. You'll treasure that you'll have these conversations on film.
Ur mom is so adoooorable..ur father too her light really shines..Love her cute doggo🥰So lucky..I’m sure u r all so grateful to find each other again in the country u all love.. what a “Dream” come true❤
What an exceptional parents you have: their support, truly listening to you and caring to hear your perspective, and provide uplifting feedback and encouragement - I'm wowed! Encouraging to see such relationships exist.
This video summarises why I (and so many others) connect with your content. The creative yearning, mixed with beautifully raw conversations and an honesty that seems like a hidden gem amongst a flooded industry. Thank you.
watching you having these conversations with your parents, make me warm and fuzzy inside 😄 I think its something we all wish for. and seeing you is an inspiration. i'm 31 now. when I was in my 20ies I often felt very different from the rest of my family. a lot happend, a lot of disagreements and trauma on top. the past year I've learned to keep my heart open, which changed a lot. we all co-create. thank you for that video!
Here's a really simple plant tip that helped my make pretty much all of my plants survive and avoid over watering: Put a finger in the soil. If the soil is moist, don't water it. And no, not even if it seems like it has been a while since you did it last. Is it dry(ish) - then water it. Water it well (always pots with drainage) so that the water runs all the way through. That's it for water - it's really simple. Then there's light. Most plants don't do well in complete darkness og blasting sun, but it depends on the specific plant. The middle way is to make sure most of your plants have at least some sort of indirect light throughout the day.
I LOVE THIS SO MUCH! You sitting with your family who you respect and appreciate feels so rare right now. You are doing something our world is missing. I don’t see family connection, I don’t see thoughts and meaningful conversations with family. At least I don’t see it where I’m looking. Thank you for this and god bless or namaste to you and your family. 🙏❤️
I love the relationship you have with your parents and the way your parents are open-minded and developed emotionally. I think the reason you are developing so early in your life is because of then. I am super jealous but also so happy that families and people like you exist. Wish you all the best.
You're incredibly inspiring, and whenever I watch a video in which your parents are in as well, I understand where that comes from. By sharing this kind of contents, not only you're finding your mental clarity, but you're also helping other hundred of thousands people like me helping theirs. Thank you so much🙏
Oh man the things your parents said about love and peace, was one f the best thing I've heard in the last few years. It resonated with me so much, thanks for sharing!
I can totally see where he gets his intelligence from. His parents, especially his mom is just so wise! The way she speaks to him tells it all, every time she says something, I’m all ears.
Wow! What a piece of wisdom and inspiration for self-reflection this video was 🤩🤯 Your mom's truth-bomb about letting things settle. So simple and yet so mind-blowing. I actually had to pause the video and get my journal out since it sparked so many crucial thoughts that I didn't want to forget. In addition to all the ideas, I'm pretty sure she solved a major challenge I've been facing at work by putting this idea into words. I can't thank her enough! 🙏 I spent the rest of the video, just watching ang pausing, writing in journal, watching again. And pausing again to write 😄 From the pressure to try to distinguish yourself to losing the quality of work because of some urge to rush things to finding peace. This video was exactly what I needed in this moment of my current life. The perfect video at the perfect time.
I truly rarely comment but this is one of my favorite videos of yours. Your parents seem like great human beings that are very supportive and I hope you continue to cherish your relationship with them
Omg thank you so so much. Thank you for this conversation with your parents. What I feel is that I need to rewatch this many times. Especially the part when your parents talk about peace, harmony and how these things help you create your boundaries and help you listen to your inner voice.
I love that your parents "get you". I am currently breaking a lot of generational curses and feel similarly about where I am at 25 years old, but those of us who get it, get it! You aren't alone in feeling inspired yet impatient -- looking foward to seeing more of your exploration!
I will echo many of the comments - you are very blessed to have parents like this. It's lovely to watch and your mother is such an adorable person. France is very special and elevated and heading there for 2 months in a few days!
Thank you for sharing your experience! Your parents provided advice and words of wisdom to carry with you for a lifetime. I’m a little older, but I’ve been learning to embrace and enjoy the journey as well. I wish you all the best and success, and May your time, peace, joy, and love be abundant.
I love your parents. I actually found them and their journey, and that's how I found your channel. I've always toyed with retiring outside the US. With 3 kiddos...I hope we all find our way. Thanks for sharing.
These are the best videos. To see your parents and you interacting. I love your parents. Their words of wisdom just come from inside. To say something as eloquently as they have would take several takes and much editing in my mind. And maybe that’s the magic of your videos, but I think that’s the blessing of your parents.
I so enjoyed this. The family dynamics were lovely. As a multinational family spread over a number of continents, different hemispheres and widening time zones, I love that your family has come together some place... else. I am envious. And living vicariously. PS. I am curious, whilst you have your family with you, do you (all) think that the speed of life has speeded up for the 'current' generation, compared to previous? I would be very interested to know your and your parents view points. Would love love love to see a Q&A between you and your parents on how you each view each others lives and how they are seen, against the realities.
As many people here I admire how great and open your parents in this video, how cool they are and their great influence. And I love honesty and humor you put into it. I'm new to your channel and definitely will stay just to see what's next.
Mama Drew dropping so many nuggets of wisdom. Love these conversations.
The best right!
Yes!
Loved the chat. It really inspired me. Thanks Mama Drew ❤
I thought u we’re calling Nathaniel Mama 😭
To have parents like that is a kind of luxury I didn't even conceive of being possible... till now.
I'll have to rewatch, after the first watch my jaw is on the floor.
Mind blowing what it must feel like to be that warmly nurtured and supported by both complementing each other yet in unison.
yeah, honestly I have never seen someone with parents who are this smart and thoughtful, usually people either don't have parents or have abusive parents
Right, I'm on my second watch now.
@@Flutterbyby Thank you! Just had to do a bit of hunting around for it. Their channel is called Beneath the Surface and is linked in the description in one of the older videos featuring them on this channel (for anyone who sees the above comments and wondering).
They totally fill a feeling of lack I had no idea how to put words to. All I know is, now, that anything and everything I ever wished, and hoped for and asked for from my existing family was never ever too much (it was nowhere near enough). Even though it has always been implied that's it's too much / unreasonable etc.
@@mynameisheidi thank you for sharing the name of his parents channel 😊
Yes
wow, love the fact that your parents are just so open to share their emotional maturity with you, by telling you (and in some way us) all these amazing things🥺🫶🏻
Dude I work a 9-5 job. Your life still sounds amazing to me. You get to wake up and be as creative as you want. You have the most valuable thing: Time. Time to pursuit your passions and discover yourself. Time to develop healthy habits and time to travel... 😎
Dude, I work a 4:30pm to 5:00 am job. YOUR life sounds amazing to me.
Living the dream
@@scottlarmore5038tfu 🤣🤣🤣🤣 13 and a half hours of working and sleep the rest. Stop chatting bs and try to act cool.
Not even 13 and a half hours but 14 and a half...
@@zuesnastrio3062 Oh gee, you work 1 or maybe two hours more a day than me (which is probably not even true) and you want to have a contest over which of us has it worst?
Tell you what, you win. You do. My company is esop, meaning I’ll at least retire with a few million in the bank. Meanwhile, you’re probably relying on 401K, if even that.
So, your life sucks more, congrats?
Holy smokes, she nailed it! Love is not trying to be a people pleaser. “Love is when you show up genuine and when you’re clear about what your needs are and what you really want.” You’re fortunate to have such a wise mom. 👍
i don't remember the last time I had such a genuine, warm and yet, thought-provoking conversation with another human including my family. having such friends or family in your life is something money cannot buy.
"Going slowly is very uncomfortable in a world that gives so many short-term rewards for going fast".. and I'd add "but it's the slow, methodical and long-term progress that will take you to where you want to be".
PS_ That family conversation in the end was simply heart-warming.. wow!
I love the relationship you have with your parents. Open minded, non judgemental, honest and caring. It's very inspiring, thank you for you hard works Nathaniel!
I love the conversations between you and your parents! It makes me reconsider so many things in life. And the whole day looks so filled with love and joy. Thank you!
wow, your family background is positive and proactive. We exchange deep thoughts about life in a very simple way. In my family I get to do none of this, not even close. I suffer from it and sometimes I wonder why I'm so different from them. There must be frivolous conversations, but also a constructive confrontation, without leading to useless disputes and quarrels. I'm a little jealous... 😛
Oh i was thinking the same thing! Like I know no family is perfect but this family looks pretty functional. I literally moved across the globe to escape the toxicity from my family. Sending lots of love to Nathaniel and his family ❤
I can relate so much to this
per ragionare come loro bisogna avere una mentalità aperta ed essere introspettivi, cosa che le vecchie generazioni, soprattutto italiane, hanno molto poco. Trovo anche io molto fortunato chi è cresciuto in questo contesto, perché avere una spinta, qualcuno che crede in te, che ti ascolta e ti supporta, vuol dire veramente tanto per creare il giusto mindset e fare qualcosa nella vita. Se invece sei costantemente giudicato, o al contrario ignorato, è difficile anche solo realizzare di avere delle qualità. Ma le hai, io le ho, tutti ne abbiamo e tutti siamo capaci di fare tanto. A volte però quando sei stato costantemente buttato giù, capita di non aver voglia neanche di provarci per non dover affrontare un fallimento, che sarebbe come confermare i pregiudizi di chi non credeva in noi o di chi non si aspetta niente.
@@Naashiraa I felt every part of that, thank you for your words
Mama offering up so much wisdom so casually. Like every sentence is pure gold. I love her so much.
The greatest privilege you have is the warm and respectful relationship you have with your parents, who create a space for you to share your thoughts, feelings and goals without judgement. Such mutual respect between parents and kids is truly rare in our generation. You’re truly lucky.
The connection that you have with your parents is something i have with my parents. More and more i am seeing how incredibly special it is to have emotionally intelligent parents who dare to be vulnerable and open with you as an offspring. it's amazing to see that you have such an equal friendship with them too and that is (unfortunately) such a rare thing! We are blessed good sir!
You have the coolest parents! So engaged, tuned in, and supportive. What a blessing.
I imagine myself being like your parents when in my future. I’m sure they made a lot of sacrifices in their own personal young lives to be at this point where they’re successful. You have no idea how fortunate your parents are and it’s because they put in the work. They actually had a conversation with you. I know there’s a lot of healthy families and it’s not uncommon for parents to be present in their kids lives but basically I just want to praise them because to be the way your parents are takes guts. Trust me.
Hi Nathaniel, I’ve watched a lot of your videos & love the way you explore life & wisdom. I know you know this - so it’s not a critique - just an observation - you have a very privileged life. At 25, to have travelled so widely, learned so much …to live in a beautiful flat in Paris with amazing decor & view…to have parents who are so loving, affirming & wise (& they are not very old either). I know your life has its challenges but I hope you do appreciate every moment..because compared to many/most people’s experiences, your life is a dream come true. Keep doing what you’re doing. I love to live vicariously through your videos & enjoy the nuggets of wisdom & Joie de vivre…& pastries! Your videos bring joy…they are interesting & fun. Best of all, you are constantly seeking & learning & that is what makes life interesting & worthwhile or us all. 💙❤
A wonderful reminder, and you are so right. I do my best never to forget it. Thank you for the kind words and for taking the time to watch :)
Would your mom create a video on tips for being a mother? I just had my fourth child - I love seeing your relationship with your mom and I’d love to hear her views on motherhood 💕
So this is what supportive parents sound like! This was really healing to witness. Thank you!
I was having a panicking attack and I "accidentally" start watching this video, and somehow this calmed me off so quickly in a way that I never experienced before, I can't thank you enough for this.
2 years ago, I used to watch every single video you did, and everytime, it was like if I could have speak the same words and topics you were presenting. The sincronicity was insane, and learned tons of awareness thanks to you. At that time I got into a relationship that finished 3 weeks ago, unfortunately an experience that ended up diminshing myself, not taking care of my person, time, and values. Living it with the (not) "Love" your mum describes on the table. Now it's time to heal, and surprinsingly -or not- I returned to your channel, popped the most recent video, and voilà, again, feeling your steps.
I don't know what happened to you during these 2 years, but I'm glad that we both realized it's time to find our inner harmony, peace, and learn to put boundaries around us. Sending you a hug Nathaniel.
i LOVED watching the talk you had with your parents, really makes me wish i had this close a relationship with mine, to the point of being able to share your thoughts and experiences openly and growing with one another! would love to see more of this!
Your parent are so wise. What I love about your whole family is they are open and talk about feeling and anything. Normal family doesn't do this. This is really what a good family should be about, open to talk, while not judging each other.
I can’t get around the fact that you are so self-deprecating and so critical about who you are when you have already experienced and achieved so much at such a young age. I am the age of your parents and watching them I am sure they have not put you under any sort of pressure. So please give yourself some slack and enjoy the amazing being that you are and please do not feel guilty about the incredible life that you have. You do not need any achievements or milestones. You are already truly an amazing being.
I also feel very proud that you and your parents chose France to live in. Love your videos.
You are so very fortunate to have the parents that you have. I just love them to bits! I wish my parents/family had been anywhere near being like them. I feel I would have become a much more creative and happy person, if I had had your loving and supportive parents 💖💖
The Argentinian accent of your mother is just amazing. I’m from Argentina and I could tell immediately. Vamos Argentina carajooooo! 🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷
It’s radical for me to see you interact with your parents like this, I hope that for myself and my future family
Your videos have had such a profound effect on me over the years. Always down to earth, emotive and compelling. You have such a gift for storytelling and I can't imagine a world without your videos
What a beautiful, loving and concious family🙏🙏🙏
The way your parents talk & have conversations with you, seeing how you are as a young man, it all makes sense!!
They did great raising you & providing the enriching environment to be who you are now!!
This type of familial relationship is so rare & such a breath of fresh air 💛
Also I'm jealous but God bless y'all 💚
I am french and it is nice to see people wanting to live like us :) enjoy your adventure in this wonderful country.
You have a wonderful positive family, Nathaniel! I love the energy when you three come together.
Nathaniel, Oh my! I just started watching your videos today and now I see that I've been watching your parents videos since they started. Not that I avoid young content makers but in this case, as I am looking for my home in France for retirement, your parents were a bit more my demographic. That said, you are wonderful to watch .You have a friendly presentation and a natural poise in front of the camera. I would crawl off and die if I were in a video seen by 'everyone'. Thank you for your excellent work and thank your parents for me as they have helped me make choices and taught me some things. Thank you all.
This is amazing and such a foreign thing to me. I have never (34 years old now) had the experience of sitting with my parents like this (or at all): the wisdom, the nurturing, the INTEREST his parents show in being with him in that space. I wish I could know what that feels like.
Then please work on cultivating that type of relationship with your parents….while you still have time..before it is too late.
@@jgator6694 They are not capable of giving this. So at this point is just be coming to terms with it.
@@Caprieye789 that is sad. Speaking from the perspective of someone who has lost both parents…and miss them terribly…my advice is that as long as there is breath in them..and breath in you…there is hope if you try. Time, however, does eventually run out…
Your honest and open relationship with your parents is so much inspiring! I don’t have it with my parents so I wish I will have it with my children!
And this topic of finding a balance and slower living is getting more attention and that’s awesome. I hope the society will start to value being able to say no a not producing all the time as mentioned. I am glad you are also discussing this topic ❤
I really connect to slowing down. I'm a University Student in Montreal and I felt so much pressure when I started out to get as many classes finished quickly. However, this semester I dropped a class to slow down and alleviate a lot of the pressure I was feeling before and learn to enjoy some of the topics I'm genuinely interested in. Always inspiring Nathan and have a great Christmas.
That was lovely. Nathaniel, I really admire your parents and the way they approach life. When everything around you is moving at a breakneck pace, slowing down and appreciating the journey is arguably the toughest thing to accomplish. Listening to that conversation is comforting.
Oh my God, how beautiful is this conversation you're having at the lunch table. This kind of family life, connection and exchange of thoughts.. just brings me to tears.
So fortunate to have your family. Love seeing this amount of support & flow of ENJOYING life….together. ❤
this is the most dreamy most beautiful tiny place i have ever seen holy mother of all classic interiordesign heaven people kill for this.
Nathan, I hope you realize how lucky you are to have parents like this. Beautiful family you guys are.
Respect! for posting an intimate dinner table conversation with your parents online.
Your mum is the sweetest thing you are so lucky
OMG Nathaniel, you have amazing parents, they give such incredible advice. You are very fortunate to have them in your life. I loved this video, so much inspiration and so much love, thank you for sharing this with all of us. You are a wonderful person and do amazing things, believe and trust that, and you will find inner peace. You gave me an incredible gift today so thank you so much, both your parents and your words really impacted me in a good way.
Youre so so so so so so lucky to have the parents you have. It makes me want to cry, youre so blessed.
You are really so inspiring. I was living in Chile 5 years ago when I got really sick and had to return to the US. I had a huge grieving process where I gave up on the notions of being a traveler. After years of healing the internal and external, your videos are helping to refertilize those seeds of adventure I was cultivating in Chile all those years ago. Thank you!
heyy im from Chile! Hope you come back :)
OH MY GOSH!! Her philosophy!! 7:13 It just brought tears in my eyes, that really hit me. Here I am trying to overdo and, basically shame myself for not overdoing or accomplishing when, as she said, you need to "rotate", to "let the ground breath, in order to keep planting seeds". Amazing, I loved it. Better that therapy. 😅
What a pleasure it is to see healthy, loving relationships. I'm sure you know how very fortunate you are and I have no doubt that your parents nurturing has much to do with your creativity, curiosity, and fantastic journey as a human being. I love this day. Seems so perfect to me. Your youthful wisdom makes me thirsty to relive my younger years all over again.
Hi Nathaniel, this message is for your parents:
Cito:
"...you don't know how to put boundaries because just like me you don't want to please, you confused that doing that for others is love and so do I and that's not love, love is when you show up genuine and you're clear about what your needs are and what you really want and you say it from a place of peace so you need to find your peace... if you find your peace it's so much easier to put boundaries and to know what you want".
Harmony.
Mi 2022 fue un año muy duro, very hard, mentalmente para mi, me di cuenta que me conozco muy poco, que me faltan herramientas para enfrentar situaciones y por lo mismo yo tome malas decisiones que afectaron a otros. Los ultimos meses he estado trabajando en mi, escribiendo en un diario mental (los videos de su hijo me han entregado bastante orientacion) y necesitaba escuchar aquellas palabras que he citado arriba. He decidido comenzar a buscar la harmonia en mi este 2023, cómo aprender a poner sanos limites, aprender a decir no demostrando mi honestidad. Sinceramente son muchos los pensamientos que nunca habia tenido hasta este año, creo que es porque estoy creciendo y cada año tengo nuevas experiencias y por lo mismo más aprendizaje de como es la vida, mi vida, mi contexto y de quienes me rodean. Este martes 20 cumpliré 23 años y estoy muy expectante de este nuevo año, de todo lo que puedo hacer, ver y vivir. Agradecida de poder continuar viviendo en este mundo junto a las personas que quiero y estimo.
Muchas gracias padres de Nathaniel, en especial a mamá Drew, saludos desde Chile!
Atentamente, Alí.
Your mother is a beautiful human inside and out. You are very lucky young man
That wisdom is priceless. Kudos to your mom and dad.
Even people with experience fail to project their understanding with such clarity and thoughtfulness.
Loved this ❤️
Never stop creating videos mate. Your videos are a gateway to my personal heaven.
i miss my dad, after he died these kinds of conversations happen very rare, and they also used to be a big part of my childhood and adolescense. I miss cooking with my parents like this and eating and talking...
Nathaniel, I had been very disconnected/uninterested about your content the last couple months but I feel like I just reconnnected with your message with this video and all of the insights your parents said. Hell yeah for your honesty 🤟🏼
I'm roughly the same age as you are and you have achieved so much it's amazing. Keep it up and keep it real ♥️
Same, I felt like it had gotten a little self helpy and preachy the last while, but this was really nice and genuine
Wow I admire the way your parents listen to you without judging, mocking you for expressing your feelings, or interrupt you to blame or shame you about something. The connection is amazing, and I would love to have parents so interested, and concerned, and respectful. Great family.
It's so lovely that you have such a heartwarming relationship with your parents. You can see so much of them in your personality.
I thank all three of you for the lessons you taught me in this vidéo!
One that stood out was fighting for your own time.
I can see where your good looks come from. What a gorgeous family!
I love the words of wisdom your parents shared with you, and how you honoured that and highlighted it in this video.
I love your relationship with your parents - the honest, open conversations they have with you are so beautiful. Really appreciated your mom’s insights and advice in this video especially!
i kept pausing this video and writing down what you were saying because i need to remind myself of these things. your mindset is extremely complex and unique but at the same time so relatable.
loved this one, man.
Can’t lie,,, love me some Nathaniel Drew.
The feeling watching a video of Nate’s is like coming out the cinema after watching an action movie and feeling like you’re the main character.
Brilliant work my man 🙏
And of course, have to add. Your parents are so wise, I love these episodes.
Thank you
I love how reflective and introspective you are; you'll always be one of my favorite content creators. I hope this will always be something enjoyable and worth your time because I resonate with you and I deeply look up to you. Thank you Nathaniel for sharing your life with us.
As someone who also feels like they do best on this kind of schedule and living a bit slower at times, thank you for this. I often feel judged or like I can’t obtain this life and still succeed but this just encourages me to continue trying to allow this lifestyle
Nathaniel, your videos are always amazing, but this one is next level. The wisdom of your mom is so accurate and right. Happy holidays.
You are lucky to have such understanding, loving and caring parents :)
The dinner you captured with your parents is so magical man. The fact that this is on camera is incredibly special. It's a harsh reality, but your parents won't live forever. You'll treasure that you'll have these conversations on film.
Ur mom is so adoooorable..ur father too her light really shines..Love her cute doggo🥰So lucky..I’m sure u r all so grateful to find each other again in the country u all love.. what a “Dream” come true❤
I love how your parents sat with you and talked with cero judgment, but love, patience, and wisdom. You're really fortunate.
What an exceptional parents you have: their support, truly listening to you and caring to hear your perspective, and provide uplifting feedback and encouragement - I'm wowed! Encouraging to see such relationships exist.
What a beautiful video! Especially because of the advise and love of you wise parents ❤
This video summarises why I (and so many others) connect with your content. The creative yearning, mixed with beautifully raw conversations and an honesty that seems like a hidden gem amongst a flooded industry. Thank you.
watching you having these conversations with your parents, make me warm and fuzzy inside 😄 I think its something we all wish for. and seeing you is an inspiration. i'm 31 now. when I was in my 20ies I often felt very different from the rest of my family. a lot happend, a lot of disagreements and trauma on top. the past year I've learned to keep my heart open, which changed a lot. we all co-create. thank you for that video!
Here's a really simple plant tip that helped my make pretty much all of my plants survive and avoid over watering: Put a finger in the soil. If the soil is moist, don't water it. And no, not even if it seems like it has been a while since you did it last. Is it dry(ish) - then water it. Water it well (always pots with drainage) so that the water runs all the way through. That's it for water - it's really simple.
Then there's light. Most plants don't do well in complete darkness og blasting sun, but it depends on the specific plant. The middle way is to make sure most of your plants have at least some sort of indirect light throughout the day.
I LOVE THIS SO MUCH! You sitting with your family who you respect and appreciate feels so rare right now. You are doing something our world is missing. I don’t see family connection, I don’t see thoughts and meaningful conversations with family. At least I don’t see it where I’m looking. Thank you for this and god bless or namaste to you and your family. 🙏❤️
I love the relationship you have with your parents and the way your parents are open-minded and developed emotionally. I think the reason you are developing so early in your life is because of then. I am super jealous but also so happy that families and people like you exist. Wish you all the best.
I enjoyed watching you and your parents interact with each other. They are the coolest parents they give great advice. So much wisdom.
You're incredibly inspiring, and whenever I watch a video in which your parents are in as well, I understand where that comes from.
By sharing this kind of contents, not only you're finding your mental clarity, but you're also helping other hundred of thousands people like me helping theirs.
Thank you so much🙏
I love your parents and you. Many blessings to you all. 🥀
Oh man the things your parents said about love and peace, was one f the best thing I've heard in the last few years. It resonated with me so much, thanks for sharing!
I can totally see where he gets his intelligence from. His parents, especially his mom is just so wise! The way she speaks to him tells it all, every time she says something, I’m all ears.
That parents/son conversation is precious ❤️💎
I love how confident you've become on camera. It's great to see someone grow like that.
Wow! What a piece of wisdom and inspiration for self-reflection this video was 🤩🤯
Your mom's truth-bomb about letting things settle. So simple and yet so mind-blowing. I actually had to pause the video and get my journal out since it sparked so many crucial thoughts that I didn't want to forget. In addition to all the ideas, I'm pretty sure she solved a major challenge I've been facing at work by putting this idea into words. I can't thank her enough! 🙏
I spent the rest of the video, just watching ang pausing, writing in journal, watching again. And pausing again to write 😄 From the pressure to try to distinguish yourself to losing the quality of work because of some urge to rush things to finding peace.
This video was exactly what I needed in this moment of my current life. The perfect video at the perfect time.
I truly rarely comment but this is one of my favorite videos of yours. Your parents seem like great human beings that are very supportive and I hope you continue to cherish your relationship with them
just love how open minded your family is. Real quality, constructing interaction
Omg thank you so so much. Thank you for this conversation with your parents. What I feel is that I need to rewatch this many times. Especially the part when your parents talk about peace, harmony and how these things help you create your boundaries and help you listen to your inner voice.
France is wonderful, I've made videos there, Paris, Versailles and Disneyland. It was all magical ❤
Yes, France is incredible
France is wonderful indeed, but Paris has unfortunately turned to mostly rats, piss, and crime.
I love that your parents "get you". I am currently breaking a lot of generational curses and feel similarly about where I am at 25 years old, but those of us who get it, get it! You aren't alone in feeling inspired yet impatient -- looking foward to seeing more of your exploration!
You’re truly blessed to have these two beautiful people that love & support you! Tell your Dad to make more videos! He’s so good at it 😊
I will echo many of the comments - you are very blessed to have parents like this. It's lovely to watch and your mother is such an adorable person. France is very special and elevated and heading there for 2 months in a few days!
Your parents are uniquely wise and intelligent. Good for you, having these wonderful conversations with them.
Thank you for sharing your experience! Your parents provided advice and words of wisdom to carry with you for a lifetime. I’m a little older, but I’ve been learning to embrace and enjoy the journey as well. I wish you all the best and success, and May your time, peace, joy, and love be abundant.
I love your parents. I actually found them and their journey, and that's how I found your channel. I've always toyed with retiring outside the US. With 3 kiddos...I hope we all find our way. Thanks for sharing.
These are the best videos. To see your parents and you interacting. I love your parents. Their words of wisdom just come from inside. To say something as eloquently as they have would take several takes and much editing in my mind. And maybe that’s the magic of your videos, but I think that’s the blessing of your parents.
Love the conversations between you and your parents. ❤. So much wisdom here!
I so enjoyed this. The family dynamics were lovely. As a multinational family spread over a number of continents, different hemispheres and widening time zones, I love that your family has come together some place... else. I am envious. And living vicariously.
PS. I am curious, whilst you have your family with you, do you (all) think that the speed of life has speeded up for the 'current' generation, compared to previous? I would be very interested to know your and your parents view points.
Would love love love to see a Q&A between you and your parents on how you each view each others lives and how they are seen, against the realities.
LOVE your family dynamics! Imagine what the world would look like if everyone had such supportive and inspiring parents!
As many people here I admire how great and open your parents in this video, how cool they are and their great influence. And I love honesty and humor you put into it.
I'm new to your channel and definitely will stay just to see what's next.
your mom and dad are true gems
Great episodes; loved mum’s advice on the importance of not always needing to be in output-mode.