Life is too short to not say things you wanna say. We've never met, but I love ya man. I actually found trail running and ultra running because I stumbled upon one of your videos on TH-cam a few years back. Then I fell deep down the TH-cam hole watching Ultra Running videos. Don't question your calling in this life. You are an incredible story teller. That only happens because you are an incredible person. Again, we've never met but your kindness and love drips all over your videos. Your stories are authentic....thats what people connect with. We are actually connecting with you through them. It's been a unique season for sure. In my line of work (I'm a pastor) its been rough. Ive seen division like never before. People hurting people. Mental health issues have sky rocketed. But, like in Ultra running, we must continue to push through because I truly believe for something greater.
Billy - I am so glad you made it through; such a surreal set of circumstances and I am saddled for the impact it had on you. Thanks for sharing; the other side of the Good Life is that there are struggles and most people aren’t willing to be vulnerable enough to share. And those last few frames - warmed my heart! May the Good Life keep going!
Hi Billy, thank you for sharing this. I have been struggling with depression for a long time and the last two years really exacerbated that. I have been searching for "myself" again and it hasn't been easy nor have I really found what I have been looking for. Stories like these give me hope and help me keep putting one foot in front of the other. I wish you nothing but the best in your future endeavors and I look forward to seeing your future work.
@@servethesongs Thank you for the reply. I think so to, no matter how I feel I know that life is a gift and these feels are part of my human experience.
Was thinking about you recently, wondering how you were doing and when we would see your beautiful story telling again. So , so grateful you made it through and so glad your are coming back to creating once more!
Thank you for yet another poignant and touching film. PRE-COVID, I didn't have a true appreciation for community. COVID painfully taught me that I need people in my life. I will always remember the first time I went to work and I got to see the faces of the people I work with, it satisfied something visceral that I cannot explain. I always look forward to your new films and I wish you continued successful with life and with your community. 🙂. Thank you for sharing your work with us.
Your videos are so amazing and full of wisdom and inspiration. You probably don’t remember me but I met you during the AC100. I tried the race in 2018 but DNF. The last three years of my life were challenging to say the least. In 2019 we had a major financial melt down where we were in danger of losing our properties. In 2020 I was sent to a mental hospital by the police for suicide risk due to the onslaught of unpaid medical bills we had to deal with. It seemed like in 2021 things were turning around, our finances were stabilizing and delinquent bills and debt caught up. My wife who was in poor health, house bound and in a lot of pain was doing better and integrating herself in our small family and then passed away unexpectedly in May last year. I am really feeling a lot of grief right now, more so than the months after her passing. I am thankful though to have made some really cool friends at Bellevue rec center where I train and the rock climbing gym that I joined after my wife died. I don’t know why I am sharing this but the message of community and socialization is vital for everyone’s well being and health and I am glad you shared this.
Just know that when you are feeling lonely that you come into our living rooms and keep us from feeling lonely. I love your videos and I did not discover your TH-cam channel until COVID so thanks for keeping us all company!
Many years ago you changed my life and ever since then I have been living such an incredible life. I am happier than I have ever been, and I love the ultra running community. Thank you for everything!
I put this video on my "watch later" list initially. Billy I have to say, once I watched it, I regret not watching it when you released it a week ago. You said so much that I can relate with. This past year's ups and downs (mainly the downs) really made me think about my true happiness. It's an ongoing search, but your shared insight gave me a stronger hope for the possibilities. Thank you.
Thank you for all you do for the running community - your videos remind me of my "why". Cheers to new beginnings and a new year. Much love to you, Billy.
Over the past two years, being able to run and be outdoors more has helped me. Being able to show my son the outdoors and take him hiking everywhere on my back and watching him climb stuff and seeing the smile on his face.
Thank you for sharing Billy. YOU are not alone! I am always so inspired and truly respect your messages, vision, and storytelling. You are a true artist. I hope you have a blessed year.
Mr. Yang, I'm saddened to hear that you went through so much, and I appreciate your candor about it, and your little silver lining at the end. Congratulations! I approached the covid shut down a bit differently. I simply refused to let "it" take a way my normal life, for any amount of time. I worked my same job, and cranked out 650hrs of over time. I ramped up my trail running training. I purchased a used mtb so that I could cross-train on the same trails, without adding more "running miles" to my knees. As soon as the Grand Canyon opened back up in May, I was in a car with my former wife, driving all night in order to be there at 3am, sleep in the car for an hour, enter the park when it opened at 4am, sleep in the car until sunrise, and then get in a Rim-To-River run. I ran all my normal adventure runs that I run every year, in the National Parks, and no way was I letting covid shut me out of my 8th R2R run at the Grand Canyon. So in Oct. I trailered a 2nd vehicle to the S. Rim. I left my Suburban and trailer on the S. Rim, drove around to the N. Rim, slept in the bed of the truck, and the next morning, ran back to the S.Rim. I was in the best shape ever (I was 57), and the run was fantastic. I did not spend the year washing my hands. I used no hand sanitizer. I didn't buy extra toilet paper. I didn't bleach my surroundings. I didn't wear a mask at work, ever, or wear a mask anywhere else unless mandated indoors. And I continued to stay away from all forms of social media. I hope as '22 unfolds, you are able to get traction on your real life, and I hope you grab the reins! You'll feel so much better! All the best to you, and I look forward to watching your upcoming projects, like always!
You are not alone. I was there too. Living with my job but trail running in singapore its nothing at all. I survive thru i see your videos inspired me. Truly. Its time saved up humble & simple i do my nepal kathmudua. I am plant based thru 3 years fully thank you billy yang that went so far in singapore. Greatly aporeciated
Billy. As a fellow trial and ultra runner and lover of life have always watched your films. Again you have delivered. Sorry its been tough for you but you are right. The Good Life. friends community family. Thanks for making this.
Beautiful and powerful as ever Billy. A very poignant reminder that in times of uncertainty what we need is each other - hugs and high fives, compassion and clarity, unity and support. I don’t know you, but man do I appreciate you
Glad you are back Billy! What a timely reminder to connect with the people and things you love, definitely needed that after the last 2 years. Welcome back and enjoy life again.
Billy, thanks for putting this out there. I think one thing that also united us all was that no matter your status, you were equally as vulnerable to Covid - it leveled the field and for a moment, in many situations brought about a humanity that I haven't seen in a while. Last year was one of the toughest years. I also had lost a lot of work due to Covid, my father was murdered and mother badly injured, I moved back to my mom's place to help her while she recovered and transitions into her new life, I also got injured, so had to stop running at what was probably the fittest I'd ever been and because of getting Covid, had heart complications that stopped me for months which has a huge impact on motivation. There is definite importance in sharing. Hearing others being caught in that rut, and pointing out the importance of community sends a beacon to those who thought they were alone.
As a long-time fan of your work, this moved me more than any of your others. In times of pain and loss and suffering --- this reminder of the power of love, friendship, connection and simple gratitude for nature and running rings so profound and true. Thank you, Billy!
Billy!!! Thank you for this. Just watched it again, for the second time this week. Talk of loneliness & connection to combat it made me think back to one of your other shorts, "GRAND CANYON | The Window Seat". This is the simplest of scenes where you were meeting up with your group in the Las Vegas airport...... Truly, connecting and re-connecting with "Your People". Simply beautiful. Thank you for sharing your heart and your content with the world.
I needed this today. As an elementary teacher, I am part of a wonderful community. However, we all need to be reminded of the truth you spoke of in this video. Thank you for reminding me. I will share your message with others. Run long and prosper!
I missed you. I missed your content and your perspective , and how you wear your heart on your sleeve… thank you for this - thoughtful and poignant as ever. Made me tear up. In a good way 💝
Billy you hit it on the right spot...sometimes life turns in a way we have never seen coming.. painfully true to feel how many, including myself, are downward spiraling .. happy there are still friends and a pair of shoes. Take care man and keep on sending those good vibes💖☀️✨✨
As school teacher, the pandemic had the opposite effect. We gained so much more work. I’m just glad to have Billy Yang Films back in my life. Well done on surviving!
Thank you Billy for this message. Totally agree with everything. On my side I was lucky that “my tribe” of trail runners was able to keep very active over the pandemic and they certainly helped to pull through. I am grateful and love them for this. Love your work ever since I stumbled on “The Why” and I’m very happy for you. Best of everything from Europe for 2022!
Sooo Impactful Billy. Thank you for your excellence in framing words, sound and images into a powerful and emotional experience. Keep being the beacon that spurs internal contemplation of the external world. You are special!
Thank you for the "announcement" without the "announcement" part, lol. Happy for you. I'm sure it's strange to have people that you don't even know express worry for you, but we have been worried. Glad to see you working through it and not afraid to share.
damn Billy....that is such good work. so important to say these things. so grateful for our community and the deep friendships developed thru trail running.......beautiful.
Life is too short to not say things you wanna say. We've never met, but I love ya man. I actually found trail running and ultra running because I stumbled upon one of your videos on TH-cam a few years back. Then I fell deep down the TH-cam hole watching Ultra Running videos. Don't question your calling in this life. You are an incredible story teller. That only happens because you are an incredible person. Again, we've never met but your kindness and love drips all over your videos. Your stories are authentic....thats what people connect with. We are actually connecting with you through them. It's been a unique season for sure. In my line of work (I'm a pastor) its been rough. Ive seen division like never before. People hurting people. Mental health issues have sky rocketed. But, like in Ultra running, we must continue to push through because I truly believe for something greater.
Billy - I am so glad you made it through; such a surreal set of circumstances and I am saddled for the impact it had on you. Thanks for sharing; the other side of the Good Life is that there are struggles and most people aren’t willing to be vulnerable enough to share. And those last few frames - warmed my heart! May the Good Life keep going!
Hi Billy, thank you for sharing this. I have been struggling with depression for a long time and the last two years really exacerbated that. I have been searching for "myself" again and it hasn't been easy nor have I really found what I have been looking for. Stories like these give me hope and help me keep putting one foot in front of the other. I wish you nothing but the best in your future endeavors and I look forward to seeing your future work.
I'm sorry to hear that. Continue to turn that hope into action my friend. One minute, hour, day at a time...
@@BillyYang Thank you for the kind reply, Billy. That is my focus right now, just compounding one small action into another.
@@servethesongs Thank you for the reply. I think so to, no matter how I feel I know that life is a gift and these feels are part of my human experience.
Sorry to hear; what I found key is finding a purpose. A great meaning, a direction 🧭
Thanks Billy, brilliant. You Zach movie is the best sport documentary I have ever seen.
Was having a really bad day until watching this video. Thanks for making such inspiring content, Billy.
Thanks Daniel. Hope it continues to get better from here.
Was thinking about you recently, wondering how you were doing and when we would see your beautiful story telling again. So , so grateful you made it through and so glad your are coming back to creating once more!
Thank you for yet another poignant and touching film. PRE-COVID, I didn't have a true appreciation for community. COVID painfully taught me that I need people in my life. I will always remember the first time I went to work and I got to see the faces of the people I work with, it satisfied something visceral that I cannot explain.
I always look forward to your new films and I wish you continued successful with life and with your community. 🙂. Thank you for sharing your work with us.
Your videos are so amazing and full of wisdom and inspiration. You probably don’t remember me but I met you during the AC100. I tried the race in 2018 but DNF. The last three years of my life were challenging to say the least. In 2019 we had a major financial melt down where we were in danger of losing our properties. In 2020 I was sent to a mental hospital by the police for suicide risk due to the onslaught of unpaid medical bills we had to deal with. It seemed like in 2021 things were turning around, our finances were stabilizing and delinquent bills and debt caught up. My wife who was in poor health, house bound and in a lot of pain was doing better and integrating herself in our small family and then passed away unexpectedly in May last year. I am really feeling a lot of grief right now, more so than the months after her passing. I am thankful though to have made some really cool friends at Bellevue rec center where I train and the rock climbing gym that I joined after my wife died. I don’t know why I am sharing this but the message of community and socialization is vital for everyone’s well being and health and I am glad you shared this.
Thanks for sharing, William. Be well.
Thank you for sharing this with us strangers too. I'm so sorry for the hard times and especially about your loss
Just know that when you are feeling lonely that you come into our living rooms and keep us from feeling lonely. I love your videos and I did not discover your TH-cam channel until COVID so thanks for keeping us all company!
Thanks Billy. I’m genuinely happy for you. Wish you an amazing year and thank you for all your work
Many years ago you changed my life and ever since then I have been living such an incredible life. I am happier than I have ever been, and I love the ultra running community. Thank you for everything!
Thank you Billy…. for ‘The Good Life” and for all your work. With love to you x
I found the trail. Found my goodness. I kept training.
Beautiful beautiful beautiful ! Thank you for sharing this lovely vlog
Dude. You did it again!
Somehow, you always manage to express the way so many of us feel. You are very talented Billy. Keep up the good work! 👍
Didn’t realize how much I needed this. You so perfectly articulated how I have felt in this same timeframe.
Great video Billy! Ending was supreme
Happy you are back Billy...missed your videos
I am speachless Billy😍. Every word is spot on and LOVE is the only thing we need as people. Thank you for sharing🙏. You are inspirational🤙
Yo Billy.....hit it out of the park again with this one!
Man, Billy! Keep doing what you do. I agree whole-heartedly. Relationships, Love. I truly enjoy your content. Thanks for sharing these stories.
Bravo. As usual, I couldn't wait to watch this. Thanks for all you do. Stay Safe.
Love your videos good sir
Beautiful. And so true. Thank you !
Thanks so much, Billy.
Thanks for sharing!! 🥺
I put this video on my "watch later" list initially. Billy I have to say, once I watched it, I regret not watching it when you released it a week ago. You said so much that I can relate with. This past year's ups and downs (mainly the downs) really made me think about my true happiness. It's an ongoing search, but your shared insight gave me a stronger hope for the possibilities. Thank you.
So good, Billy..thank you...
Beautiful Billy. Thank you
Beautiful as always Billy, thank you
Thank you for all you do for the running community - your videos remind me of my "why". Cheers to new beginnings and a new year. Much love to you, Billy.
Awesome. Love you Billy!!
Over the past two years, being able to run and be outdoors more has helped me. Being able to show my son the outdoors and take him hiking everywhere on my back and watching him climb stuff and seeing the smile on his face.
Nice Tyler. Good stuff. How old is your son
@@lovethyANGELS he is 4 years old. He loves being outside.
@@tylerrobinson6158 nice!
Thank you for sharing Billy. YOU are not alone! I am always so inspired and truly respect your messages, vision, and storytelling. You are a true artist. I hope you have a blessed year.
Thanks for posting Billy, love your outlook. And that ending!! ❤️
Mr. Yang, I'm saddened to hear that you went through so much, and I appreciate your candor about it, and your little silver lining at the end. Congratulations!
I approached the covid shut down a bit differently. I simply refused to let "it" take a way my normal life, for any amount of time. I worked my same job, and cranked out 650hrs of over time. I ramped up my trail running training. I purchased a used mtb so that I could cross-train on the same trails, without adding more "running miles" to my knees. As soon as the Grand Canyon opened back up in May, I was in a car with my former wife, driving all night in order to be there at 3am, sleep in the car for an hour, enter the park when it opened at 4am, sleep in the car until sunrise, and then get in a Rim-To-River run. I ran all my normal adventure runs that I run every year, in the National Parks, and no way was I letting covid shut me out of my 8th R2R run at the Grand Canyon. So in Oct. I trailered a 2nd vehicle to the S. Rim. I left my Suburban and trailer on the S. Rim, drove around to the N. Rim, slept in the bed of the truck, and the next morning, ran back to the S.Rim. I was in the best shape ever (I was 57), and the run was fantastic. I did not spend the year washing my hands. I used no hand sanitizer. I didn't buy extra toilet paper. I didn't bleach my surroundings. I didn't wear a mask at work, ever, or wear a mask anywhere else unless mandated indoors. And I continued to stay away from all forms of social media.
I hope as '22 unfolds, you are able to get traction on your real life, and I hope you grab the reins! You'll feel so much better! All the best to you, and I look forward to watching your upcoming projects, like always!
Let’s gooo!!!! Love it
What you do is making my life better. Thank you.
You are not alone. I was there too. Living with my job but trail running in singapore its nothing at all. I survive thru i see your videos inspired me. Truly. Its time saved up humble & simple i do my nepal kathmudua. I am plant based thru 3 years fully thank you billy yang that went so far in singapore. Greatly aporeciated
I missed you AND your work SO much, thank you for sharing your story with us, it means more than you know.
Billy. As a fellow trial and ultra runner and lover of life have always watched your films. Again you have delivered. Sorry its been tough for you but you are right. The Good Life. friends community family. Thanks for making this.
Such a great message and beautifully done.
Thank you for the positive thoughts
Beautiful.
Beautiful and powerful as ever Billy. A very poignant reminder that in times of uncertainty what we need is each other - hugs and high fives, compassion and clarity, unity and support. I don’t know you, but man do I appreciate you
Amen brother! Big hug from your running virtual community in the 305🙌
Every message shared in this video was perfection. Thank you for this
Billy you just made me cry. Thank you.
WOW!!!! Just magnificent Billy... thank you so much!!!
Really nicely done.
I can relate so much to your words. Keep moving! With the friends! Cheers from down under 🐨
this was incredibly beautiful, Billy. brought a tear to my eyes.
Thanks for this video. I’m sure a lot of us are feeling like it is Groundhog Day! A good reminder to keep and take good care of our relationships.
Glad you are back Billy! What a timely reminder to connect with the people and things you love, definitely needed that after the last 2 years. Welcome back and enjoy life again.
Billy, thanks for putting this out there. I think one thing that also united us all was that no matter your status, you were equally as vulnerable to Covid - it leveled the field and for a moment, in many situations brought about a humanity that I haven't seen in a while.
Last year was one of the toughest years. I also had lost a lot of work due to Covid, my father was murdered and mother badly injured, I moved back to my mom's place to help her while she recovered and transitions into her new life, I also got injured, so had to stop running at what was probably the fittest I'd ever been and because of getting Covid, had heart complications that stopped me for months which has a huge impact on motivation.
There is definite importance in sharing. Hearing others being caught in that rut, and pointing out the importance of community sends a beacon to those who thought they were alone.
As a long-time fan of your work, this moved me more than any of your others. In times of pain and loss and suffering --- this reminder of the power of love, friendship, connection and simple gratitude for nature and running rings so profound and true. Thank you, Billy!
Thanks for sharing. It's a great gift to all those people that suffered this crazy period of our existence.
Holy hell, this was great Billy. I'm really grateful for my family, just a thought out of this
Billy!!! Thank you for this. Just watched it again, for the second time this week. Talk of loneliness & connection to combat it made me think back to one of your other shorts, "GRAND CANYON | The Window Seat". This is the simplest of scenes where you were meeting up with your group in the Las Vegas airport...... Truly, connecting and re-connecting with "Your People". Simply beautiful. Thank you for sharing your heart and your content with the world.
I needed this today. As an elementary teacher, I am part of a wonderful community. However, we all need to be reminded of the truth you spoke of in this video. Thank you for reminding me. I will share your message with others. Run long and prosper!
I missed you. I missed your content and your perspective , and how you wear your heart on your sleeve… thank you for this - thoughtful and poignant as ever. Made me tear up. In a good way 💝
🙏🏻❤
Thank you
your videos remind me not to be swamped with negativity in my hectic life. Really admire your attitude towards life.
And special thanks to you, Billy, for being there for all of Us, these last two years.
Ah, man. Powerful and beautiful. Thank you as always.
Billy, thanks for sharing this. Life, like Ultras is one foot in front of the other. Cheers to the Good Life!
Billy you hit it on the right spot...sometimes life turns in a way we have never seen coming.. painfully true to feel how many, including myself, are downward spiraling .. happy there are still friends and a pair of shoes. Take care man and keep on sending those good vibes💖☀️✨✨
Thank you for sharing your work. Once again I am reminded by you what is really important !
Somehow I missed this video until today but the message was succinct. Thank you
that kiss at the end was phenomenal. great piece and we can all relate to. thank you and love from China
You're exceptional. So very happy for you. Thank you so much for sharing so much with us
You always fund a way to make us think. Thank you
Billy, your story telling is touching lives. Keep fighting the good fight. This too shall pass. Thanks for helping make the world a better place.
Billy - Hoping that 2022 brings you much love and a return to more of the good life. Sending 💕.
Keeping it real ....thank you bro!
Beautiful work Billy!
Well done for sharing a tough message, on another note the cinematography is unbelievable.
Thanks for another amazing, heartfelt story. I love your work! Blessings to you Billy.
Well said Mr. Yang. Well said. Adding this to my saved playlist so I can watch it when I feel down.
Can certainly relate to some of the things you mentioned in this video. Thanks for sharing and have a cracking 2022 Billy
As school teacher, the pandemic had the opposite effect. We gained so much more work. I’m just glad to have Billy Yang Films back in my life. Well done on surviving!
Thanks. I needed that!
Pray that everything is alright for you and family and God blessed. Love your video as always.
Thank you Billy for this message. Totally agree with everything. On my side I was lucky that “my tribe” of trail runners was able to keep very active over the pandemic and they certainly helped to pull through. I am grateful and love them for this. Love your work ever since I stumbled on “The Why” and I’m very happy for you. Best of everything from Europe for 2022!
Sooo Impactful Billy. Thank you for your excellence in framing words, sound and images into a powerful and emotional experience. Keep being the beacon that spurs internal contemplation of the external world. You are special!
Still the king Billy. Keep on making film. Well done, and thanks.
Thank you for the "announcement" without the "announcement" part, lol. Happy for you. I'm sure it's strange to have people that you don't even know express worry for you, but we have been worried. Glad to see you working through it and not afraid to share.
Beautiful, timeless reminder throughout the peaks and valleys ✨so good I wanted to like it twice.
I really needed this video! Thank You Billy!
We’ll done Billy! Thanks for sharing and inspiring so many.
Beautiful! Thank you so much Billy - relationships are everything!
A true tonic for the soul. Such a gift. Thank you, Billy!
You bring many people together with your craft and positivity. Very inspiring and endearing perspective. Great video and I look forward to sharing!
Billy, bravo. Totally relate. What a reminder You / we are not alone
Thanks man! I needed that!
never thought Billy Yang would be ending the year 2021 without a heartfleft video.
and there it is..
thanks!!!
This really hit home, thanks Billy. Keep on running.
Really needed this today. Thanks Billy. You rock.
That was beautiful. Thank you for being you.
Beauty and truth. Thank you Billy.
damn Billy....that is such good work. so important to say these things. so grateful for our community and the deep friendships developed thru trail running.......beautiful.