Good message, glad TH-cam has brought me to this (didn't even search for this), I liked this. On a technical note, for the future you should only look at the camera lense, and less looking "at yourself on the viewfinder to your side" hehe. 👍
Thank you so much for the feedback! 🙏 I’ve been working on improving my audio, and I’m definitely going to focus on looking at the lens more. My one goal is to make each video better than the last but it's a work in progress lol
First, I think it's super brave to share what you've gleaned from your readings and to have the courage to express how you see the world. Second, I have a few questions that might be worth considering: Why does our worth or well-being need to be tied to values? Aren't we enough just as we are? Do we really need something external, even if it's rooted in evolutionary patterns, to define our self-worth? Wouldn't being okay with aloneness be the first step to simply enjoying things because we want to, not because they define our worth or are supposed to make us happy?
Thank you so much for your comment and questions! I apologize for any confusion in using self-worth and well-being interchangeably, as they are distinct concepts. From what I’ve learned, self-worth is primarily about how you see yourself, whereas well-being is more about how you feel overall and how your environment supports your happiness.
When I reflect on your questions, I completely agree that we are enough just as we are and beautifully unique in our own ways. I also believe that self-worth is ultimately an internal process, and we don’t need external factors to define our value. However, well-being is often influenced by external factors, so it's important to acknowledge the role of social connections, which greatly shape our environment. While both internal and external factors contribute to our well-being, I brought up this advice specifically to emphasize our evolutionary nature as social beings and how our brains are "wired" to thrive in social environments. Embracing aloneness is a great way to discern what genuinely brings us joy versus what we seek out of a need for approval. I wish I had included this in my video! I guess this idea ties into the importance of defining our own values first before venturing into the world to meet others who share them. Social connections can enhance well-being for some, but that might not be the case for everyone. Definitely important to consider!
@@miahmunro I appreciate your point about our evolutionary wiring and how social connections can shape our environment and well-being. However, I think this perspective can unintentionally suggest that our self-worth or happiness is tied to those relationships. While I agree that connections can enrich our lives and provide valuable experiences, I believe our well-being should ultimately be independent of them. True fulfillment comes from within, through complete acceptance of who we are and the present moment. If we view something, like social connection, as a necessity for well-being, it implies a dependency on it. For example, it would suggest that social connection is the only way to achieve well-being, which I feel overlooks the importance of internal fulfillment. Would you agree that while relationships offer a sense of connection, but they shouldn’t define our happiness, well-being, or worth?
@@tannerburnette7083 I don’t think social connection is the only way to achieve well-being, nor does it completely define happiness. While it can be valuable, it’s just one piece of the overall puzzle. I find the relationship between humans and their environment particularly fascinating (especially the nature vs. nurture debate). It makes sense to explore a variety of perspectives beyond just the evolutionary angle. What you’re describing seems to come from a more philosophical or existential viewpoint. I’d love to incorporate more perspectives into my videos!! Do you have any favorite books or podcasts on internal fulfillment or similar topics that you’d recommend? Also, I apologize for not responding to your comment sooner! I’m still figuring out how to manage notifications in TH-cam Studio lol
@@miahmunro Haha. It’s ok. These are hard things to think about, as they should be, and they require some pondering. There is one book that explores this, and it’s called This Freedom by Tony Parsons. A lot of my “mirror” approach came from a friend of mine. He’s a therapist. I’ll have to ask him, but a lot of it derives from eastern spirituality. It seems like this just comes to you, and you don’t seek it, and that’s the foundation of what the book touches on. My discovery comes from a young age where I wanted to understand the deepest layer, so to speak, so I could avoid manipulation, etc. It’s always been less about pursuit, and it’s been more about the unfolding of what’s happened. What about you?
Recently, I visited Your TH-cam channel and I found some problems. I think and believe that if you can fix that problem, your channel will grow very gradually. Then your channel possible to grow. So are you interested in my service?
Good message, glad TH-cam has brought me to this (didn't even search for this), I liked this. On a technical note, for the future you should only look at the camera lense, and less looking "at yourself on the viewfinder to your side" hehe. 👍
Thank you so much for the feedback! 🙏 I’ve been working on improving my audio, and I’m definitely going to focus on looking at the lens more. My one goal is to make each video better than the last but it's a work in progress lol
First, I think it's super brave to share what you've gleaned from your readings and to have the courage to express how you see the world. Second, I have a few questions that might be worth considering: Why does our worth or well-being need to be tied to values? Aren't we enough just as we are? Do we really need something external, even if it's rooted in evolutionary patterns, to define our self-worth? Wouldn't being okay with aloneness be the first step to simply enjoying things because we want to, not because they define our worth or are supposed to make us happy?
Thank you so much for your comment and questions! I apologize for any confusion in using self-worth and well-being interchangeably, as they are distinct concepts. From what I’ve learned, self-worth is primarily about how you see yourself, whereas well-being is more about how you feel overall and how your environment supports your happiness.
When I reflect on your questions, I completely agree that we are enough just as we are and beautifully unique in our own ways. I also believe that self-worth is ultimately an internal process, and we don’t need external factors to define our value.
However, well-being is often influenced by external factors, so it's important to acknowledge the role of social connections, which greatly shape our environment. While both internal and external factors contribute to our well-being, I brought up this advice specifically to emphasize our evolutionary nature as social beings and how our brains are "wired" to thrive in social environments.
Embracing aloneness is a great way to discern what genuinely brings us joy versus what we seek out of a need for approval. I wish I had included this in my video! I guess this idea ties into the importance of defining our own values first before venturing into the world to meet others who share them. Social connections can enhance well-being for some, but that might not be the case for everyone. Definitely important to consider!
@@miahmunro I appreciate your point about our evolutionary wiring and how social connections can shape our environment and well-being. However, I think this perspective can unintentionally suggest that our self-worth or happiness is tied to those relationships. While I agree that connections can enrich our lives and provide valuable experiences, I believe our well-being should ultimately be independent of them. True fulfillment comes from within, through complete acceptance of who we are and the present moment.
If we view something, like social connection, as a necessity for well-being, it implies a dependency on it. For example, it would suggest that social connection is the only way to achieve well-being, which I feel overlooks the importance of internal fulfillment.
Would you agree that while relationships offer a sense of connection, but they shouldn’t define our happiness, well-being, or worth?
@@tannerburnette7083 I don’t think social connection is the only way to achieve well-being, nor does it completely define happiness. While it can be valuable, it’s just one piece of the overall puzzle.
I find the relationship between humans and their environment particularly fascinating (especially the nature vs. nurture debate). It makes sense to explore a variety of perspectives beyond just the evolutionary angle. What you’re describing seems to come from a more philosophical or existential viewpoint. I’d love to incorporate more perspectives into my videos!! Do you have any favorite books or podcasts on internal fulfillment or similar topics that you’d recommend?
Also, I apologize for not responding to your comment sooner! I’m still figuring out how to manage notifications in TH-cam Studio lol
@@miahmunro Haha. It’s ok. These are hard things to think about, as they should be, and they require some pondering.
There is one book that explores this, and it’s called This Freedom by Tony Parsons.
A lot of my “mirror” approach came from a friend of mine. He’s a therapist. I’ll have to ask him, but a lot of it derives from eastern spirituality.
It seems like this just comes to you, and you don’t seek it, and that’s the foundation of what the book touches on. My discovery comes from a young age where I wanted to understand the deepest layer, so to speak, so I could avoid manipulation, etc. It’s always been less about pursuit, and it’s been more about the unfolding of what’s happened. What about you?
Recently, I visited Your TH-cam channel and I found some problems. I think and believe that if you can fix that problem, your channel will grow very gradually. Then your channel possible to grow. So are you interested in my service?