Hey, everyone! 🌟 I know that feeling of 'nothing is fun anymore' can be really heavy, and I want you to know that you’re not alone. I’ve been there, and I understand how scary it can be to feel disconnected from what once brought you joy. But do you know what helped me? Expanding my consciousness, embracing this moment as an invitation to look inward and reconnect with who I truly am. Carl Jung taught me that the emptiness isn’t a punishment but an opportunity for transformation, and I’m learning that more and more every day. So, if you’re feeling something similar, take it as a sign that something inside you is asking to grow. Take a deep breath, move forward one step at a time, and remember: there’s a purpose even in the hardest moments. 💛 I’m here for you all! Share your stories in the comments, and please help me spread this message to more people by liking and following the channel. My purpose is to expand consciousness, serve, and help as many people as possible. Gratitude to all of you 💛 Spiritual Awakening Of The Soul
Hello. I'm so sorry for this. I lost my twin at the same age. There can be freedom and growth knowing you have limited time. I pray you can find joy and have freedom from pain. ❤
yeah it's not that i hate people but people = chaos. i just want peace and most of the time a person can only find that on an empty street. lots of people see that as lonely...and i guess it can be...but it can also be peaceful.
Now retired from running several companies. I had over 3K contacts in my phone, since I retired, I’m down to two friends and one family member, I thought that I had friends, I didn’t, I had users.
@@jonathanandrew2909 Lol! Like who is the common denominator? Plus, by 'user' do you mean 'client'? Would you rather they weren't 'using' your product/service?
You’ve concurred the worldly side of you with great physical achievements. Now its time to figure out and reward yourself with the spiritual non material side of you. The things that really matter in life.
I can’t watch movies anymore, read the books I enjoyed reading, I hate going shopping (I’m a female) out to stores. I do all my shopping on line. I stop caring about material things. I stopped talking to ppl who want empty talks. I have only few friends I still enjoy talking. I had a spiritual awakening in 2017, and in 2020 I realizes how fake the world is. Nothing is real. We live in matrix of lies.
Please don't give up. You've made a huge step in seeing how people's world is deceptive. You've a great opportunity to go beyond. I'm not trying to convert. Believe in a god or don't. I'm just going to tell how I'm trying to find peace and joy beyond people's world. Because believe that's why we're here. Kind of always had an understanding of peace and what it meant for my life. But could not get joy. Didn't understand how one could be joyful all the time. Then finally realized that it's occasional bursts of true joy that may count the most. Thanks to the Three Stooges and a squirrel. Always loved the Stooges. Watching one time, couldn't help but laugh at one of the gimmicks. The pie fight. Realized that then. For as short as it was, it was so joyful. Also found that a squirrel that eats my bird seed learned to expect that I might toss a peanut once in awhile. Seeing it run toward me, cautiously expecting, then scampering away accomplished with its prize makes me so happy. Peace and joy is out there. Seek it and be open to any hint and might likely find it. Also found that being grateful to god for my existence and the table that's been set helps. Hoping you find your true peace and joy in your own best way.
I'm 30 and recently had a huge breakdown that was due to a crisis of religion. I struggle to see past the monotonous day to day. The ever increasing financial demands that cause me to wake up, spend all day long at work to make some money only to see it taken away as quickly as I acquire it. Its exhausting and so disheartening.
People can only be true to themselves when they realize they are agnostic. Not religious. Not atheist. Only agnostic. Religion is a ridiculous attempt to explain the nature of reality. They are all rooted in ancient ignorances from times when people had no idea how stars work, or even that we orbit an avg one, and it’s one of trillions upon trillions. Listen to me carefully…from the Higgs field to the observable universe, and all of the biology, chemistry, and physics in between, our reality is unbelievably complex and magnificent beyond words…but we have to be capable of seeing it. Religion is a hindrance to that. It always blows me away at the foolishness of people to think that THEY, out of all the trillions of people and life forms on this planet that have ever existed, THEY just so surely know what all of this is, just because they were born into a certain place and time and were “taught” by parents, teachers, or clergy. Ffs, the gall is astounding. Just realize you don’t know anything. Neither do I, and neither does anyone else. Life can be an amazing, fulfilling, beautiful experience. It sure is for me, and one big reason is because I realized I don’t know anything about what life is and why we’re all flying through space on a little pebble at 67,000 mph. But while I’m here, I’m going to enjoy it like it’s the greatest video game ever created. You should too. I wish everyone did.
I've had the same issues, spiritual crisis the works. I feel better in comparison to how I felt before and its because I'm slowly learning to let go of these burdens I've had. Stop analysing everything around me and in me and think the world is my responsibility and I'm the centre of it all. My mind wants to work everything out but the end of the day it's in Gods hands no one else's. Learn to believe in that even if it doesn't make sense to you. We put our trust in things or people to serve us even when we don't understand it all so do the same with God, love people and don't be afraid.
@@thelostcosmonaut5555 no man. Don’t listen to that dude. Learn how the universe works. From quantum mechanics to cosmology, biology, chemistry, physics, etc because then you can begin to marvel at such magnificent beauty all around you. Realize that all religions are ignorant attempts to explain the nature of reality, where ALL of them were written by men who wanted power and control, who thought the sun revolved around the earth, and during a time when fanciful, fictional storytelling was the main form, pretty much the only form of entertainment. Focus on truth. What’s the truth you ask? I have no idea. I’m just some random life form, one of trillions upon trillions, on a pebble flying through space at 67,000 miles an hour, same as you. Realize that every person who’s ever lived is actually agnostic. Not religious. Not atheist. Only agnostic bc when it comes down to it, no one knows what our lives mean or what this amazing place even is. Heck, humanity probably couldn’t comprehend the actual truths of the universe. Personally, once I learned so much about how it all works, I knew even more strongly how clueless we all truly are. I just pretend we’re aliens playing the most amazing video game ever and that lets me love and enjoy every second of it. According to a growing number of scientists, the mathematics seem to show that our conscious experiences may all be rendered for each of us, in real time, just like a video game. But I have no idea. My brain has no connection to a “god”, unless god is the universe itself…which, if that’s true, means I have a very strong connection with “god”. In any event, just knowing you’re clueless to all of it makes you not take things so seriously and releases so many burdens from your mind. Life can then be so much more glorious and meaningful.
Spiritual pain as a result of a bad religious experience can be overwhelming. What helped to heal my heart: Starting my day off in a quiet place, talking to Jesus and simply reading the Bible. He will restore your soul. You’ll get through this, although it may not seem like it in the moment. Out of the wounding, I found that three wonderful things had happened to me. God’s love became very real to me. Second,the toxicity of religion lost the power to wound me again, and third the things of this world seemed less important. God has you in His hands, turn to Him everyday. He promises He will lead you into green pastures. Peace-
I find Nothing Exciting anymore, It takes every ounce of energy just to get out of bed each day, I do not look forward to Anything, Always feeling tired, I don't feel like Socializing and Society makes me sick today, It's very true that you outgrow happiness and joy, My Dreams are more better than reality, I wish I could just pass away in my sleep
wow, I'm amazed you typed "my dreams are more better than reality", cause that is exactly what I was going to type. I love to sleep because I have amazing dreams funny but I never had nightmares.
At 33, I've been experiencing these feelings for a while. Once I understood that life is ultimately meaningless and temporary, and that we all face death sooner or later, I've shifted my priorities. I no longer feel the need to chase fame, fortune, travel the world or worldly experiences. I’ve seen many young people in my community pass away, which has deepened my resolve. Instead of chasing a fast-paced lifestyle, I choose to embrace a peaceful and quiet existence. I have my husband and two children, and I devote my free time to reading the Bible, hiking, riding my bike, spending time with God, and enjoying trails away from the world's noise. I value peace.
A lot of people are loners and don’t even realize it. They go on and have a large circle of friends, they get married. They do all the things “normal” people are supposed to. But deep inside they’re depressed.
I am a veteran and also retired from corporate workforce and I got rid of all of my fake friends, and toxic family members. Like many of you, I’ve traveled extensively and am thankful to have great health and wealth and considering scaling down to the basics of life. There’s no price greater than being at peace & good health in my opinion. Thank you for making this excellent video!!! Best wishes.
Read MY comment. May I recommend you reading anything by Neville Goddard. He speaks OUR language. I'm 85. His sharing opens our hearts and minds beautifully. His voice on TH-cam videos are THRILLING. 👍🏻🤗❤️
This is 100% how I feel. I truly don’t enjoy the things I once used to. I feel self isolation has helped me, I don’t enjoy socializing or even going into a store. I have begun the “ Swedish Death Cleaning” and have rid myself of so many material possessions. I keep everything simple, it feels good and peaceful.
@@peacefuldaizy5717 No, losing interest in enjoying things you once used to and not wanting to socialize are two common symptoms of clinical depression.
70 and health is fading. Yes, the Swedish cleaning has started with me.... I can't take care of everything much anymore. Need to simplify and find away to afford to keep a simple life.
This is so true! I’ve been a musician playing with famous groups my entire life. I made big money so had financial security and everything I ever wanted. I wasn’t unhappy but it all got so boring. But then my much younger wife of 14 years got unexpectedly pregnant after doctors told us she couldn’t conceive! Now at 65 I have a beautiful daughter. Meaning and purpose instantly filled my life again. I get to live it through her eyes all over again!
I'm 62 don't ever get to emotional, never to high or to low . All the things I liked are becoming boring. Not to worried about it. Just part of getting older. Still really like the feeling of sunshine and fresh air, cool water. Just like slower and simple. The little things
I think my wake up call was when Facebook came out. It showed how utterly heartless and selfish mankind is. It's completely changed my views on humankind. I haven't felt alive in nearly 20 years. Life is very lonely since social media was invented.
@@projectdesign4675 That might just be the high that our biology gives when we have children. It's not a meaningful feeling, it's just self reinforcement for base level reproduction. It's a high that wears off after a while for both children and their parents. I don't want to take that from you but boasting about that to someone who has lost joy in life is incredibly defeating and it's a nasty, insensitive and stone cold ignorant slap in the face.
I’ve spent most of my life as a devout Christian, and my spiritual awakening began around 2020. As I went inward, the truths I discovered resonated deeply with Gnostic teachings. I believe that Jesus was meant to show us how to live from our soul’s essence, which is unconditional love.
I think that the older we become in our life, the more we lose interest in the material things of this realm and go within, accepting more & more what just is, and experiencing each moment more-so than ever in our life. Being content in all situations, in every moment. I pray this solace to each & every soul reading this. 🙏
I believe that this feeling is part of becoming a life's observant. When we grow older and we have retired we stop being a participant and life is seeing through a panoramic lens! We not longer crave companionship. Time alone with ourselves is priceless! Our thoughts become more important than our emotions and our time too precious to share! The most important is our inner energy with a sense of peace, and the realization that finally we know who we really are and don't need approval or appreciation because we have learned to love ourselves unconditionally! Tomorrow a new book with 365 blank pages will appear in front of you! Write a good one! That's all it matters! Happy New Year!
I dislike Holidays because there is this idea that we are supposed to have fun on them, whether you want to or not. Better to make your own fun on your own terms versus being expected to on arbitrary days.
I still enjoy hiking and skiing with one friend at 70, also playing my guitar with friends at bluegrass jams. And fishing alone in summer. So far, so good.
After years of embracing worldly pleasures and satisfactions, the charm of carnality gets old if you have any depth. It's a demand to find the source of truly lasting joy that we can't find while interested in the world: God.
my life has been full of suppression. I recently gave myself permission to paint abstract….very new and finding my way but it is giving me some real joy…
I’ve found working with clients who are financially successful once they reached what they felt was ‘happiness’ their joy disappeared. Unbeknownst to them, they had manifested a whole life out of fear and unconscious beliefs of inadequacy etc. Powerful transformation can take place when we integrate the parts that we have suppressed.
Our lives are lived from within our own heads. The saying “ if you feel like you can or can’t do something - either way you’re right “ sums it all up The mentality of victimhood lives in too many peoples minds today - the world owes us nothing
My brother is paralyzed, and on a ventilator, he's been this way since Aug. He is awake, but cannot move, is fed through a feeding tube in his belly , all of my family is deaf. My closest friends have died one by one, ( very young, from 29, to 50 ) I only have some friends from work, friends that I really don't speak to , and my husband and daughter that live with me . She has her life to live and he is a man, and has ni real interest in my interests. ( been married 26 yrs , and he's 9 yrs younger ) My life now revolves around my brother and his care. I've always enjoyed caring for people, and I guess this is kinda strange . I was in the hospital for three weeks before the anuerisym and stroke happened to my brother. My brother offered me his kidney , I had renal thrombosis, and the Dr's were talking about dialisys and kidney transplants.. 2 weeks after I came out, my brother went in. I have one close friend, but he lives out of state. It's all very sad, 😢
In the past few months the so called people I’ve thought of as friends or family have become ghosts in my life. No one calls, no one texts, no one visits and if I try on my end, if I do get a response back, it’s late and feel it’s just out of pity with disinterest. I lay in bed at night thinking what have I done to feel so alienated from the world.
You did nothing wrong, those people don't resonate with you anymore. Time for new friends. This just happened to me, friends turning on me, they were never friends and made room for new people. It's all good, remember your affirmations and gratitude list ❤️
What changed in your life since before feeling alienated and now. Did any of your life circumstances change?? As for me, I couldn't care if my family and friends know whether I'm alive or not.
It's like that for a while, keep going. One day sooner than you realize you're going to wake up and wish you had more time alone. That feeling of belonging and fulfillment creeps up on you one day usually when you aren't even looking anymore.
The liberal government has made sure nobody can ever be happy again . Dont believe me ? High food prices , high gas prices , rent , house payments , banning classic cars , poison in our foods , banning recreational vehicles , no place to ride them , girls getting trashy tatoos , the government adding deadly drugs to the street drug supply , etc. , etc. , no way to be happy anymore .
Your husband waits patiently for you, beyond the vale of the world that we see. Your love connects you to him. But your time is still here, to bring and teach others the love you cultivated together. Let this love strengthen and guide you to your awakening. A happiest of New Years to you! May all the hope and joy of this season of renewal fill your heart.
Still better than feeling like a little bread with too much butter piled on to it. Maybe that's how most obese American families waddling around Disneyland feel. Oily.
Funny that,this describes most of us Americans,US type. Decent money but none because we buy stuff and don't have time to use it because of a big house,new cars and Timmy and Suzy have to be run everywhere for stupid sports and dance classes. Have to keep up with the neighbors,pay the hoa,credit card debt,church tithing. Family that drives you to death for an unknown reason. The VA: Have you had thoughts of suicide? Me: No way ,never. Society is shallow consumerist crap.
Well said, I feel this way too. Around 10:34 he mentions prioritizing self care as an act of self respect. I’m going to try and do this more in 2025 and hopefully feel more human, less like a robot every day.
I totally understand what you are saying & what you mean. The only peace is sleep & even then I feel pain in my dreams. I’m sorry you are suffering & wish that you find some relief in knowing you’re not alone.
I understand exactly what you mean Sir, since I really look forward to my little mini Vacations of sleeping, since I live with severe chronic pain + severe anxiety.. It sure does change your Life considerably, so I relate to You very well cause for those who live it each n every single day, Knows just how it is day in n day out which truly takes a toll on you sadly. You Sir, have my utmost respect n please stay strong since your here for a reason n there's far better times ahead of you. I appreciate you tellin us a bit about yourself, I Thank you. Much Blessings to you Sir, n Godspeed to you on your Journey of life n beyond. 💙 AMEN.
@@MONKMIKE Thanks for the kind words.I was feeling sorry for myself the other day and then ran into a group of handicapped children and realized I was lucky I had a lot of good years they will never have a good year and I should stop complaining maybe it's for a reason it sure has humbled me and changed the way I see things but I would give anything for eight hours of sleep it's the worst part the pain I have gotten used to.
There's no joy in anything. I dont play in a band anymore, i have no desire to play drums or sing . I don't ride my fourwheeler anymore. I work, come home and sit on a chair until its time to go to bed, wake up dozens of times all night long. Havent slept a full night in over 30 years. I get out about 3 times a year to drink, play cornhole. I have total aphantasia so i cant even " go to my happy place". Audibly or visually..no inner monologue. On my days off i dont get out of bed until I have to. The truth is .. the world doesnt matter or care. I dont belong here. I see people really enjoying themselves and having fun... All i can do is watch it because I don't know how to do it anymore. Got rid of social media years ago after i quit playing. Out of 1112 "friends" ive discovered i have 5 and i see them very seldom. I just wait to drop and pray its fast and painless. I don't belong here. A tv just makes up shit to tell you you're broken and heres what you need to fix it. Heres whats happening and how you should feel about it. Its all pointless. I pray you all find a way to find what you're looking for.
The old saying: "Time flies", "Life is Short", and "Life is Priceless" didn't mean much to me until I came to the realization that Death is for ETERNITY. So now I'm more thankful for the gift of life, which is a MICROSCOPIC amount of time in this place of Chaos and Order.
This is SO VERY helpful. As I kept wondering why I feel this way, this one showed up. If I had gone to a doctor I'd be put on depression medication or if I spoke of these feelings to others , they would perceive me as negative and morose. THIS rings true for the type of explanations that are esoteric in nature and not hopeless. I can work with these concepts. Thanks SO much. 🤔😉👍🏻🎉
I found it helpful to cultivate pure awareness; relaxing into the awareness of being aware and letting the energy be as it is. AND you come to realize that the light and wholeness below the heaviness is more "you" and was always there.
Try being You! God loves you as you are. Accept being loved for no reason. You don't need much to keep you happy after that. I'm walking proof. Right now
I can tell you from first hand experience, a lot of this is due to something nobody even suspects. But I've been through it and the results are indisputable and astonishing. It's your diet. Sugar, processed food, fast food, junk food, high carb foods, artificial ingredients are what's causing it. I'm 60, And felt all the things discussed here, brain fog, lethargic, run down, loss of joy. Once I quit all sugar, oils, grains, carbs and went on carnivore diet everything turned 180 degrees. Within a couple months I felt 20 years younger, brain fog and fatigue completely gone, anxiety gone, full of energy, I now mountain bike 60 miles a week, play in a rock band, everything I lost interest in, now came back with a fury. I'm as happy and healthy as my 20s, sugar, grains carbs and oils are killing you. Once your body goes ketosis and stops burning glucose you'll heal every health problem you have guaranteed. The medical world is lying to you to keep you sick and the money flowing in. Grains and oxalate ridden vegetables are the enemy, beef and eggs are in reality the most healthy food you can eat. Give it a try it changed my life forever, and I shudder in horror thinking I would have lived the rest of my life in that rundown condition thinking that was just normal and aging. Horrifying.
After having two strokes this year I regressed socially, stopped contacting friends, detached from friends, became more satisfied gaming online and meeting new people there. Fearful of leaving home , struggling to go to work at times and always in fear having a stroke in public has taken over. Sad I know but I have found a comfort and a sense of control living away from everything outside of my home.
Owning and guiding one's perception. Urging the instinct to seek out the most positive response. React. The present is everything. It's really the only thing. 1 second from now is always the future, 1 second ago is always the past.
I have started feeling like this also. A few weeks ago we drove past a derelict farm house. Once i would of said look at that old place bet that has stories to tell. But i said to my husband once a farmer would have been working his butt off for his family in that old property but now its all empty falling down. The family would all be gone by now it looked sad. You come onto this earth do what you can and it ends up like that. 😢
It takes practice the devil wants us to continue not break open that part of us that we are hoping to find. As a christian I have been fed lies of the enemy and myself. As tough as things are we have to see the positive in every thing. I'm tired but im alive and God woke me up and I thank Him he is in control of my life. Happy new year to everyone. May 2025 be a blessed year for you and may you all look to Jesus Christ and know that He wants you to give Him all the cares of this life because our hope is in Him. Let us practice gratitude and find the joy that is within instead of without. I pray He will carry us through those dark places each one of need to go through to get us where He neeeds us to carry out His purposes for our lives. I pray this helps someone and may you be a light in someone life through this year in Jesus Name Amen and Amen
I became a homeless drunk & went to jail 5 times. Alcoholism reduced me to nothing. Alcoholics Anonymous got me sober and connected me with my purpose and a sober community of deeply caring people who live rigorously honest. Eckart Tolle took me to the next level. 12 yrs sober now & I love my life!
53 sober almost 3yr have lost interest in anything that once bought me joy....its misery...im desperately working to dig out of this i want my life back i want to be happy again 😫
@@sweetstreetcatsbut how? I'm sober going on 15 months and lost interest in EVERYTHING! Nothing is funny, people get on my nerves so bad now, no interest in sex even! It's like when I drank, I had a blast golfing, bowling, shooting pool, enjoyed movies and trips with my ex, blah blah.blah.... So HOW does it get better I might ask?
Don’t try to have what brought you joy before you will just suffer for what you can not have again. You are now experiencing your true self the pain will fade if you don’t try to escape good luck
I have felt unable to truly enjoy much of anything anymore. I am 62 years old. I am in late middle age. I am married, but I feel as if I am in some kind of dark night of the soul. I do not enjoy groups or crowds. Perhaps I never did. But even being alone, the things I used to enjoy do not give me much pleasure any longer. I am approaching retirement now. I can't wait for it. No more monotonous and hateful days of doing the same thing over and over again. I work two jobs and sometimes three in order to make ends meet. It feels like a treadmill I can't leave till I retire. I know I will not be able to enjoy what I sued to enjoy due to age, injury, aching and failing joints, etc. I have to discover something else to fill in that hole in my like.
When things which always brought pleasure no longer do, it could be a burnout of the great happiness chase. When that chase is mostly about diversion and escape from self, it is like a bandaid over a festering wound, like a whitewashing of the soul. Stillness, rather than the great happiness chase, addresses this condition, and in a topsy turvy way can lead to authentic joy in being, joy in being yourself. The lull in coming out of all the diversionary highs is something that has to be tolerated toward this end. A good path, but not sugar coated.
Hello I would like to share SOME of my story here, in hopes that maybe it will resonate with someone and help them. I'm a very deep thinker since as far back as I can remember, I'm an empath by nature and both these traits can be good and bad. I have suffered tremendously at the hands of others, and I'm still here only by divine guidance and intervention. I often wonder just WHAT my purpose is here? I'm 55 years old now and my life has not gotten much better. I had a meltdown this morning when everything that was taken from me just to serve a vindictive & jealous person's ego and reputation. I broke into tears which I rarely do. I have come to realize that there is no " real or lasting justice in this world " and only after I leave this place will I reap my reward for going the distance. A deep and profound knowing this as truth helps me get through every day, also that nothing is permanent here not even the pain I feel quite often. I push on every day, every hour even, trying to absorb all that is around me, good & bad always knowing that one day all my pains, loneliness, sadness, isolation will all come to an end is why I still can go on. ❤
stopped caring some years ago…don’t remember what triggered it exactly, I just stopped caring. Almost 40…and haven’t found anything get the spark back. Really want this feeling to be gone…it’s going on like 12 years. I often wonder if it’s just my personality now. Idk 🤷🏽♀️
Mid 60’s here and single. Praising and worship of God brings inner peace and joy. Don’t want to be involved in any meaningless or stupidity nonsense in the noisy world. Want a balanced between alone time and social interaction. Making love and intimacy with a woman would be nice in the realm of things but not to the compromise of inner peace. This life will never be nor can ever be total fulfillment. Accepting it and dealing with it.
"This shadow isn't your enemy..." Great. Beautiful. Meant to be heard and heard again, listened to carefully and followed. Truth is wonderful but also difficult. There is joy in achieving but there may be not only struggle but pain and suffering in the procesos, but it is worth it! And above all, it is so good to know that we are not alone, but we all face the same challenge: The challenge to be ourselves and truly have lived! 🎄✨🎼🎷🌿 Thanks. Many blessings!
I often sit alone at home. I sometimes get invites to parties or get togethers, but turn them down. The few times I did go, I showed up for about 30-45 minutes went back home. I don’t look forward to anything and just gave up.
The phone call is a thing of the past, except for my son (,thank God ) everyone I care to converse with are happy to just text, although I appreciate the conversation,I miss peoples voices,laughter and tone of whats being said. At 63 I still have goals, but realize time is short
True joy and contentment is found in relationship with your creator through Jesus Christ. Nothing in this world outside of that relationship can provide lasting peace, contentment and joy.
Im 70, from the US, now living in Thailand. I enjoy a simpler, quieter life now. I have deleted much of my contacts on my phone, deleted my social media stuff, and no longer watch movies or pay much attention to the news. I don't listen to music of my youth or read novels written past the 70s. I avoid drama as best i can. it's not worth the energy.
I feel bad that there are so many people that seem to be unhappy with their lives. I've had bouts of depression, but w the help of anti depressants and therapy I recovered. I'm also a recovering alcoholics/addict .I know 1st hand about searching outside myself to find my joy.Never found it.All I found was chaos.Im lucky to be alive . Something I discovered is we're not meant to be "happy " or "Joyful "all the time.Its moments of these that we need to be aware of and cherish.
I am new to collage, my daughter is a photographer and just wrote a book…She does not like my art…which is ok, but when I saw your video I thought I might take her book and honor it with a collage…hopefully she will love it…Thank you for the idea…now if I can pull it off!
The every day grind, the same ole same ole, waking up seeing the same view year on end, the same home, the same meals, the same everything will in fact dull life. At the same time running off trying to find the happiness you think you know longer have can lead to unwanted paths and mistakes that can be tough to live with. If dull brings peace, brings less stress, less worry, less anxiety then so be it. I'd rather live bored than live in regret. With bored i can always find productive ways to fulfill it, with regrets there is no fulfillment and often no way out.
It is the death of novelty that comes with age and life experience. It is inescapable. We are then forced to look inward and the outside material world becomes boring and repetitive. Most will feverishly seek more and more cheap thrills, the quick hit of excitement that fades faster and faster with every passing moment. The end is a life of quiet desperation. It is terribly difficult to break free of that. I try and fail repeatedly, but what else is there to do?
@@antifon7 If there's one thing that absolutely drives me away from Christianity and the Bible it's the scummy religious people who take advantage of people who are down and vulnerable just to have another recruit for the church. This is how fucking cults work.
@@FirstNameLastName-oy2ji I've been doing the 'grateful attitude' approach for a while now, and it helped me so far to get out of my worst state of depression. Everyday i make an exercise of being grateful for who i am and for everything that happened to me, the good, the bad and the ugly.
I love my alone time - always have. I have my creative interests and I love hiking in our nearby woodlands. Just turned 70. I realize you have to deal with “ practical matters” once in a while which are nothing more meaningful than cleaning the house once in a while. Try to find joy in the simple everyday things.
Wow what a wonderful piece, thank you so much. I’ve been there for the last 4 years, had all those realisations and felt that is what I needed to go through. Gods blessings to you and he blessing me with your presence. Much appreciated. Live life with love, peace and joy 🙏❤️
From the greatest series of all time, the Sopranos, “it’s all a series of distractions until you die”. I feel like every day you’re just running out the time clock. Work all day, trying to run out the work clock. Cook, clean, house chores and then maybe you get a couple hours after to do something, in which you run out the clock until you go to sleep. If there were something new and exciting that you were actually looking forward to do in the future, you seem to try to run out the clock even faster. Then that event passes in the blink of an eye, and perhaps several months just melted off the calendar in what feels like a couple of days.
One cannot be enlightened (extraordinarily ordinary) without letting go of all unhealthy desires and cravings which then naturally leads to state of perceiving awe in the simplest things.
Lately the only thing keeping me going is my clients appreciation for my work ethic. I can make others happy by doing their remodeling projects and it gives me a sense of fulfillment even though it gets monotonous and tedious at times. Im happily married but our relationship is lacking something. We both work at jobs we enjoy and dont want to do anything when we get home. We have 3 dogs and 2 cats we love. Her grown son lives with us. It gets old having no real privacy with my wife. Excuses excuses. I stop making them when i can. LIFE IS GOOD and its better when I dont pay attention to worldly things so much. GOD has provided for all my needs and given me talents that I use to help others. Whats missing?
Now 65 and i realized at 50 that it was all a lie, I quit working and just did my own thing. Once you realize its always going to be a fruitless struggle, there is no happiness.
Music is still the only thing I want , need and connect with .Ed Vedder , the start of Garden - THE DIRECTION OF THE EYE SO MISLEADING,THE DEFECTION OF THE SOUL NAUSEOUSLY QUICK, I DON’T QUESTION OUR EXISTENCE , I JUST QUESTION OUR MODERN NEEDS. Nothing more needs to be said (written)
It's especially true when you are married to someone that has no sense of adventure. Life doesn't have to suck and be boring, if you seek new, different adventures.
I once was very depressed sitting a sidewalk restaurant, a fat woman walk past and a way from me down the sidewalk, the back of her tshirt read “nothing is funny anymore’’ … and i laughed. Was hilarious 😂
Avoiding people doesn’t mean you’re happy being alone. Sometimes we avoid people because they remind us of the things we don’t like about ourselves. The world is a mirror
This is amazing. I've been going through this for the past 4-5 years and I'm steadily figuring it out and making progress. This 11 minute video summarizes my 5 year struggle. Thankfully, in addition, it contains how to proceed from here while providing reassurance and encouragement. Thank you for posting this. Thank you Lord for leading me to this.
Hey, everyone! 🌟 I know that feeling of 'nothing is fun anymore' can be really heavy, and I want you to know that you’re not alone. I’ve been there, and I understand how scary it can be to feel disconnected from what once brought you joy. But do you know what helped me? Expanding my consciousness, embracing this moment as an invitation to look inward and reconnect with who I truly am.
Carl Jung taught me that the emptiness isn’t a punishment but an opportunity for transformation, and I’m learning that more and more every day. So, if you’re feeling something similar, take it as a sign that something inside you is asking to grow. Take a deep breath, move forward one step at a time, and remember: there’s a purpose even in the hardest moments. 💛 I’m here for you all!
Share your stories in the comments, and please help me spread this message to more people by liking and following the channel. My purpose is to expand consciousness, serve, and help as many people as possible. Gratitude to all of you 💛
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Thank you for encouragement! That feeling of emptiness is also reinforcing the belives that everything is without reverse, over and final.
Beautifully said and beautiful video, thank you so very much for all of your help💙🙏💙
Months ,,,,of the lowest,,,of the low ,,,so deep,,,,n I'm shallow,,,,
@@johnblais2065 🤗
I need to read his books. Ever since I entered menopause, I look at life very differently and nothing seems fun anymore. It’s an awful feeling 😢
I’m 48 and dying of cancer. This resinated with me and gave me peace. Thank you.
I'm sorry to hear that. Prayers your way, Mr. Greene.
Hello. I'm so sorry for this. I lost my twin at the same age. There can be freedom and growth knowing you have limited time. I pray you can find joy and have freedom from pain. ❤
I have no words, but I will remember you.
Prayers to you.
Bless you.
Praying for peace to you Micheal.
I love solitude and quietude now. An empty street makes me happy.
Amazing comment.
yeah it's not that i hate people but people = chaos. i just want peace and most of the time a person can only find that on an empty street. lots of people see that as lonely...and i guess it can be...but it can also be peaceful.
I fought these feelings by adopting a dog from the shelter. She saved me.
A dog is man's best friend for sure . If my dog's happy I'm happy , strive to keep your dog happy 😊
That's wise 🌟
Thank you for rescuing ❤
Social media has ruined everything.
I feel it’s become “the beast”
Or did it slingshot humanity into a mass awakening?
@@robturner7024what awakening should we ask. Awakened to what?
@@robturner7024no
@@robturner7024 welcome to islam brother. It will protect you. Alhamdulillah
Now retired from running several companies. I had over 3K contacts in my phone, since I retired, I’m down to two friends and one family member, I thought that I had friends, I didn’t, I had users.
I feel you man. Can I borrow 10 grand?
Some realities are more painful than others, but truth is better than relying on things that aren't true. 🎼🎷🌿
I’m sure it’s the other 3000 people’s fault and not yours.
@@jonathanandrew2909 Lol! Like who is the common denominator? Plus, by 'user' do you mean 'client'? Would you rather they weren't 'using' your product/service?
You’ve concurred the worldly side of you with great physical achievements. Now its time to figure out and reward yourself with the spiritual non material side of you. The things that really matter in life.
Life goes on long after the thrill of living is gone
Thanks, John Cougar
😂@@prescottlange
Coug’z is that you?
Merry Christmas Coug’z
Please, sing us a little ditty ...
Life is either too short or too long
I can’t watch movies anymore, read the books I enjoyed reading, I hate going shopping (I’m a female) out to stores. I do all my shopping on line. I stop caring about material things. I stopped talking to ppl who want empty talks. I have only few friends I still enjoy talking. I had a spiritual awakening in 2017, and in 2020 I realizes how fake the world is. Nothing is real. We live in matrix of lies.
Yes I know exactly what you mean! The external shallow things don't do it anymore. Nice to know I'm not alone, well alone in that feeling anyway. 🙏🩷
This is me 100% I thought it was just me your words are exactly how I feel.
Please don't give up. You've made a huge step in seeing how people's world is deceptive. You've a great opportunity to go beyond. I'm not trying to convert. Believe in a god or don't. I'm just going to tell how I'm trying to find peace and joy beyond people's world. Because believe that's why we're here. Kind of always had an understanding of peace and what it meant for my life. But could not get joy. Didn't understand how one could be joyful all the time. Then finally realized that it's occasional bursts of true joy that may count the most. Thanks to the Three Stooges and a squirrel. Always loved the Stooges. Watching one time, couldn't help but laugh at one of the gimmicks. The pie fight. Realized that then. For as short as it was, it was so joyful. Also found that a squirrel that eats my bird seed learned to expect that I might toss a peanut once in awhile. Seeing it run toward me, cautiously expecting, then scampering away accomplished with its prize makes me so happy. Peace and joy is out there. Seek it and be open to any hint and might likely find it. Also found that being grateful to god for my existence and the table that's been set helps. Hoping you find your true peace and joy in your own best way.
My gosh......you and me are exactly the same!
Wow, I'm not alone. I guess that means you are not alone. Thank you for sharing this
With aging comes a waking up to what the world really is and the criminals causing suffering to innocents
I'm 30 and recently had a huge breakdown that was due to a crisis of religion. I struggle to see past the monotonous day to day. The ever increasing financial demands that cause me to wake up, spend all day long at work to make some money only to see it taken away as quickly as I acquire it. Its exhausting and so disheartening.
People can only be true to themselves when they realize they are agnostic. Not religious. Not atheist. Only agnostic. Religion is a ridiculous attempt to explain the nature of reality. They are all rooted in ancient ignorances from times when people had no idea how stars work, or even that we orbit an avg one, and it’s one of trillions upon trillions.
Listen to me carefully…from the Higgs field to the observable universe, and all of the biology, chemistry, and physics in between, our reality is unbelievably complex and magnificent beyond words…but we have to be capable of seeing it. Religion is a hindrance to that. It always blows me away at the foolishness of people to think that THEY, out of all the trillions of people and life forms on this planet that have ever existed, THEY just so surely know what all of this is, just because they were born into a certain place and time and were “taught” by parents, teachers, or clergy.
Ffs, the gall is astounding. Just realize you don’t know anything. Neither do I, and neither does anyone else. Life can be an amazing, fulfilling, beautiful experience. It sure is for me, and one big reason is because I realized I don’t know anything about what life is and why we’re all flying through space on a little pebble at 67,000 mph. But while I’m here, I’m going to enjoy it like it’s the greatest video game ever created. You should too. I wish everyone did.
I've had the same issues, spiritual crisis the works. I feel better in comparison to how I felt before and its because I'm slowly learning to let go of these burdens I've had. Stop analysing everything around me and in me and think the world is my responsibility and I'm the centre of it all. My mind wants to work everything out but the end of the day it's in Gods hands no one else's. Learn to believe in that even if it doesn't make sense to you. We put our trust in things or people to serve us even when we don't understand it all so do the same with God, love people and don't be afraid.
@@thelostcosmonaut5555 no man. Don’t listen to that dude. Learn how the universe works. From quantum mechanics to cosmology, biology, chemistry, physics, etc because then you can begin to marvel at such magnificent beauty all around you.
Realize that all religions are ignorant attempts to explain the nature of reality, where ALL of them were written by men who wanted power and control, who thought the sun revolved around the earth, and during a time when fanciful, fictional storytelling was the main form, pretty much the only form of entertainment.
Focus on truth. What’s the truth you ask? I have no idea. I’m just some random life form, one of trillions upon trillions, on a pebble flying through space at 67,000 miles an hour, same as you. Realize that every person who’s ever lived is actually agnostic. Not religious. Not atheist. Only agnostic bc when it comes down to it, no one knows what our lives mean or what this amazing place even is. Heck, humanity probably couldn’t comprehend the actual truths of the universe. Personally, once I learned so much about how it all works, I knew even more strongly how clueless we all truly are.
I just pretend we’re aliens playing the most amazing video game ever and that lets me love and enjoy every second of it.
According to a growing number of scientists, the mathematics seem to show that our conscious experiences may all be rendered for each of us, in real time, just like a video game. But I have no idea. My brain has no connection to a “god”, unless god is the universe itself…which, if that’s true, means I have a very strong connection with “god”. In any event, just knowing you’re clueless to all of it makes you not take things so seriously and releases so many burdens from your mind. Life can then be so much more glorious and meaningful.
Spiritual pain as a result of a bad religious experience can be overwhelming. What helped to heal my heart: Starting my day off in a quiet place, talking to Jesus and simply reading the Bible. He will restore your soul. You’ll get through this, although it may not seem like it in the moment. Out of the wounding, I found that three wonderful things had happened to me. God’s love became very real to me. Second,the toxicity of religion lost the power to wound me again, and third the things of this world seemed less important. God has you in His hands, turn to Him everyday. He promises He will lead you into green pastures. Peace-
@@sparkyplug788 may I ask what specific sect and what religion you consider yourself to be a part of?
I’ve taken a year out to reengage with my house, decorate, dig, repair, pay it back for the shelter it has given me.
I absolutely love your comment! I know that this is something I must do too but I feel stuck.....
Doing the same…✌️
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I find Nothing Exciting anymore, It takes every ounce of energy just to get out of bed each day, I do not look forward to Anything, Always feeling tired, I don't feel like Socializing and Society makes me sick today, It's very true that you outgrow happiness and joy, My Dreams are more better than reality, I wish I could just pass away in my sleep
wow, I'm amazed you typed "my dreams are more better than reality", cause that is exactly what I was going to type. I love to sleep because I have amazing dreams funny but I never had nightmares.
Wow!same here..just wanna pass away in my sleep.
@@j.jwhitty5861Yeah,same here. Happy place and a lot of places to see and interact with.
You are not alone in these feelings. ❤
I know exactly how you feel .
At 33, I've been experiencing these feelings for a while.
Once I understood that life is ultimately meaningless and temporary, and that we all face death sooner or later, I've shifted my priorities. I no longer feel the need to chase fame, fortune, travel the world or worldly experiences.
I’ve seen many young people in my community pass away, which has deepened my resolve.
Instead of chasing a fast-paced lifestyle, I choose to embrace a peaceful and quiet existence.
I have my husband and two children, and I devote my free time to reading the Bible, hiking, riding my bike, spending time with God, and enjoying trails away from the world's noise. I value peace.
Amen
Amen
THE JOY IS TO BE LEFT ALONE
Amen.
My sisters and no one else ever listened nor cared. My parents are dead and I am scarred but free and recovering.
A lot of people are loners and don’t even realize it. They go on and have a large circle of friends, they get married. They do all the things “normal” people are supposed to. But deep inside they’re depressed.
"The laughter feels forced" Merry Christmas to everyone trying to fake a smile and not quite succeeding..
The laughs get harder to come by each year
Alcohol helps. For a moment.
@@kindregardless Oh well, Be 71 in March, Cancer.. I loved beer. Yet another pleasure gone.
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@@reesemorgan2259 I recommend watching Sonic 3
Things are not boring, you can still have fun, it's people who ruin everything
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Amen!!
It’s very close to January but this is amongst the top comments of the year
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I couldn’t have described myself better than you just did. I had no idea so many people feel the same way. Group hug ❤
I am a veteran and also retired from corporate workforce and I got rid of all of my fake friends, and toxic family members. Like many of you, I’ve traveled extensively and am thankful to have great health and wealth and considering scaling down to the basics of life. There’s no price greater than being at peace & good health in my opinion.
Thank you for making this excellent video!!! Best wishes.
Read MY comment. May I recommend you reading anything by Neville Goddard. He speaks OUR language. I'm 85. His sharing opens our hearts and minds beautifully. His voice on TH-cam videos are THRILLING. 👍🏻🤗❤️
This is 100% how I feel. I truly don’t enjoy the things I once used to. I feel self isolation has helped me, I don’t enjoy socializing or even going into a store. I have begun the “ Swedish Death Cleaning” and have rid myself of so many material possessions. I keep everything simple, it feels good and peaceful.
Sounds like depression
Methinks Charlotte is projecting.
@@peacefuldaizy5717 No, losing interest in enjoying things you once used to and not wanting to socialize are two common symptoms of clinical depression.
70 and health is fading. Yes, the Swedish cleaning has started with me....
I can't take care of everything much anymore. Need to simplify and find away to afford to keep a simple life.
I wish I could do this too but my husband keeps everything, he has a extremely hard time of letting go, and I am drowning in stuff.....
This is so true! I’ve been a musician playing with famous groups my entire life. I made big money so had financial security and everything I ever wanted. I wasn’t unhappy but it all got so boring. But then my much younger wife of 14 years got unexpectedly pregnant after doctors told us she couldn’t conceive! Now at 65 I have a beautiful daughter. Meaning and purpose instantly filled my life again. I get to live it through her eyes all over again!
Congratulations….love is the missing element…especially love for your baby.
Oh really? Dr said she couldn’t conceive and then it magically happened. I think somebody’s lying to you, bro.
Do you think that doctors do not make mistakes or something? 😅@@joealaimo
@@joealaimodude, wtf!! Not everyone’s a liar.
Enjoy each and every day you're blessed ❤️
I'm 62 don't ever get to emotional, never to high or to low . All the things I liked are becoming boring. Not to worried about it. Just part of getting older. Still really like the feeling of sunshine and fresh air, cool water. Just like slower and simple. The little things
I like fishing from shore now, instead of going out in a boat. The shore is a fine place for me now.
I think my wake up call was when Facebook came out. It showed how utterly heartless and selfish mankind is. It's completely changed my views on humankind. I haven't felt alive in nearly 20 years. Life is very lonely since social media was invented.
Yes most people's interactions are on line now. Something is missing
In all fairness your both using social media now to comment
@@Roundhead75you know it's not the same. Unless we exchange phone numbers on here to communicate, most likely I will never talk to you again
@@Roundhead75you know damm well what he or her means!
@@williammullen3810 bit aggressive? I'm right though.
Life stopped being fun a longtime ago.
I have a 3 year old grandson (his wonder is amazing).....I have the same wonder!
@@projectdesign4675 That might just be the high that our biology gives when we have children. It's not a meaningful feeling, it's just self reinforcement for base level reproduction.
It's a high that wears off after a while for both children and their parents.
I don't want to take that from you but boasting about that to someone who has lost joy in life is incredibly defeating and it's a nasty, insensitive and stone cold ignorant slap in the face.
@@jeremylindemann5117 you voted for Kamala
Fred lets both try to find other ways to generate fun. Best wishes for 2025 😊
@@julieplummer6611Thanks, best wishes to you too
I’ve spent most of my life as a devout Christian, and my spiritual awakening began around 2020. As I went inward, the truths I discovered resonated deeply with Gnostic teachings. I believe that Jesus was meant to show us how to live from our soul’s essence, which is unconditional love.
Remember, life doesn't owe you anything. The least of which happiness.
I would rather be content than happy.
I think that the older we become in our life, the more we lose interest in the material things of this realm and go within, accepting more & more what just is, and experiencing each moment more-so than ever in our life. Being content in all situations, in every moment. I pray this solace to each & every soul reading this. 🙏
Thank you for this. I agree so much.
This happened to me after realizing all of this is pointless and when we are dead what difference will anything have made.
Lamentations: all is meaningless, but to love God
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@@EmperorKamikaze child brain
In the end, all the pieces go back in the box....
@@Cocpain except for the missing pieces
I believe that this feeling is part of becoming a life's observant. When we grow older and we have retired we stop being a participant and life is seeing through a panoramic lens!
We not longer crave companionship. Time alone with ourselves is priceless! Our thoughts become more important than our emotions and our time too precious to share! The most important is our inner energy with a sense of peace, and the realization that finally we know who we really are and don't need approval or appreciation because we have learned to love ourselves unconditionally!
Tomorrow a new book with 365 blank pages will appear in front of you! Write a good one! That's all it matters!
Happy New Year!
I'm 67 years old, and on New Years Eve, I was in bed by 10. The days of ringing in the new year with a 2 day hangover are long gone...
I found that out at 30.
I dislike Holidays because there is this idea that we are supposed to have fun on them, whether you want to or not. Better to make your own fun on your own terms versus being expected to on arbitrary days.
I should hope so at 67. I feel this at 44.
I still enjoy hiking and skiing with one friend at 70, also playing my guitar with friends at bluegrass jams. And fishing alone in summer. So far, so good.
Make the most of it. The Grim Reaper in waiting in the wings.
@HunterLuxton yes, and he has much patience too.
@alan4sure just kidding of course! Being active is the 🔑.
' The joy we long for can never be found in the outside world it is an inside job'. I turned 57 recently. Could be a clue in there, somewhere, for me.
I've been fighting depression for over 30 years and this is something I need to hear regularly. I just wish I had someone I could trust to talk to...
Same here 😞
I'm one of us also.
Walked away from a 55 t bone with a big rig 24 years ago, there's highs and lows in life,but im alive, Every day is not to be taken for granted
After years of embracing worldly pleasures and satisfactions, the charm of carnality gets old if you have any depth. It's a demand to find the source of truly lasting joy that we can't find while interested in the world: God.
my life has been full of suppression. I recently gave myself permission to paint abstract….very new and finding my way but it is giving me some real joy…
I’ve found working with clients who are financially successful once they reached what they felt was ‘happiness’ their joy disappeared. Unbeknownst to them, they had manifested a whole life out of fear and unconscious beliefs of inadequacy etc. Powerful transformation can take place when we integrate the parts that we have suppressed.
age these days is a new reality
Seen lots of people work til they died. No imagination,debt,society projecting that buy everything garbage.
Yes, Jungian Shadow Work really helps! It's hard to bring your problems to your savior, when you have never really identified what they are.
Our lives are lived from within our own heads. The saying “ if you feel like you can or can’t do something - either way you’re right “ sums it all up
The mentality of victimhood lives in too many peoples minds today - the world owes us nothing
My brother is paralyzed, and on a ventilator, he's been this way since Aug.
He is awake, but cannot move, is fed through a feeding tube in his belly , all of my family is deaf. My closest friends have died one by one, ( very young, from 29, to 50 )
I only have some friends from work, friends that I really don't speak to , and my husband and daughter that live with me .
She has her life to live and he is a man, and has ni real interest in my interests.
( been married 26 yrs , and he's 9 yrs younger )
My life now revolves around my brother and his care.
I've always enjoyed caring for people, and I guess this is kinda strange . I was in the hospital for three weeks before the anuerisym and stroke happened to my brother. My brother offered me his kidney , I had renal thrombosis, and the Dr's were talking about dialisys and kidney transplants.. 2 weeks after I came out, my brother went in.
I have one close friend, but he lives out of state.
It's all very sad,
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In the past few months the so called people I’ve thought of as friends or family have become ghosts in my life. No one calls, no one texts, no one visits and if I try on my end, if I do get a response back, it’s late and feel it’s just out of pity with disinterest. I lay in bed at night thinking what have I done to feel so alienated from the world.
You did nothing wrong, those people don't resonate with you anymore. Time for new friends.
This just happened to me, friends turning on me, they were never friends and made room for new people.
It's all good, remember your affirmations and gratitude list
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It s the same for 99% of us!
What changed in your life since before feeling alienated and now. Did any of your life circumstances change?? As for me, I couldn't care if my family and friends know whether I'm alive or not.
Nobody cares! Only tax office and vultures! It s the same for everyone and everybody!
It's like that for a while, keep going. One day sooner than you realize you're going to wake up and wish you had more time alone. That feeling of belonging and fulfillment creeps up on you one day usually when you aren't even looking anymore.
That’s exactly what is happening in my life now. Honestly, I’m just not sure what to do. I’m glad that this video is out there. Blessings.
Same
I’m glad to say I’ve reached this conclusion myself, it’s nice that Jung confirms that I’ve arrived at the right place.
I don’t remember ever having fun. Life is and has always been joyless.
Fun and joy are different things
The best thing to know is that you must cultivate your own happiness…no one else will do it for you…look for what makes you happy and do that.
The liberal government has made sure nobody can ever be happy again . Dont believe me ? High food prices , high gas prices , rent , house payments , banning classic cars , poison in our foods , banning recreational vehicles , no place to ride them , girls getting trashy tatoos , the government adding deadly drugs to the street drug supply , etc. , etc. , no way to be happy anymore .
So glad that I am now 50. Not long now and I am done
Not long? People are living easily into 90 and 100. That is a whole lifetime ahead of you.
@@hopelaurel2207killer of hope.
Same here!! Well, 50; in April but I feel the same. Close to the end, happily
There is always something to cherish… usually basic and simple things… herein lies my joy.
I'm grieving the passing of my husband and have felt like this every day for over a year.
Your husband waits patiently for you, beyond the vale of the world that we see. Your love connects you to him. But your time is still here, to bring and teach others the love you cultivated together. Let this love strengthen and guide you to your awakening. A happiest of New Years to you! May all the hope and joy of this season of renewal fill your heart.
I lost my husband Mike 8/4/23, I am constantly thinking about him
@ My husband David passed on 9/28/23.
I used to be too fun, now I am no fun but the Holy Spirit gives me loving joy that floats my heart in warm honey.
I’m 62. I live for riding my horse. I am so grateful I have a passion.
Wonderful
“I feel thin, sort of stretched, like butter scraped over too much bread.” Bilbo Baggins
I need a holiday.
Still better than feeling like a little bread with too much butter piled on to it. Maybe that's how most obese American families waddling around Disneyland feel. Oily.
Funny that,this describes most of us Americans,US type.
Decent money but none because we buy stuff and don't have time to use it because of a big house,new cars and Timmy and Suzy have to be run everywhere for stupid sports and dance classes.
Have to keep up with the neighbors,pay the hoa,credit card debt,church tithing.
Family that drives you to death for an unknown reason.
The VA: Have you had thoughts of suicide?
Me: No way ,never.
Society is shallow consumerist crap.
And l don't think l will return...
If fact.. l mean not to
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Gratitude can be the door🙏
I’m existing without living. But the alternative is worse. So I’m thankful for my family & our health.
Well said, I feel this way too. Around 10:34 he mentions prioritizing self care as an act of self respect. I’m going to try and do this more in 2025 and hopefully feel more human, less like a robot every day.
When you live in constant pain fun is sleeping four hours before the pain wakes you up
You're damn right about that. I'm sorry you're in pain. Sending you positive vibes over the world wide web...
I’m in emotional pain from ptsd, but it’s the same for me. Sleep is my best friend.
I totally understand what you are saying & what you mean. The only peace is sleep & even then I feel pain in my dreams. I’m sorry you are suffering & wish that you find some relief in knowing you’re not alone.
I understand exactly what you mean Sir, since I really look forward to my little mini Vacations of sleeping, since I live with severe chronic pain + severe anxiety.. It sure does change your Life considerably, so I relate to You very well cause for those who live it each n every single day, Knows just how it is day in n day out which truly takes a toll on you sadly.
You Sir, have my utmost respect n please stay strong since your here for a reason n there's far better times ahead of you. I appreciate you tellin us a bit about yourself, I Thank you.
Much Blessings to you Sir, n Godspeed to you on your Journey of life n beyond. 💙
AMEN.
@@MONKMIKE Thanks for the kind words.I was feeling sorry for myself the other day and then ran into a group of handicapped children and realized I was lucky I had a lot of good years they will never have a good year and I should stop complaining maybe it's for a reason it sure has humbled me and changed the way I see things but I would give anything for eight hours of sleep it's the worst part the pain I have gotten used to.
There's no joy in anything. I dont play in a band anymore, i have no desire to play drums or sing . I don't ride my fourwheeler anymore. I work, come home and sit on a chair until its time to go to bed, wake up dozens of times all night long. Havent slept a full night in over 30 years. I get out about 3 times a year to drink, play cornhole. I have total aphantasia so i cant even " go to my happy place". Audibly or visually..no inner monologue. On my days off i dont get out of bed until I have to. The truth is .. the world doesnt matter or care. I dont belong here. I see people really enjoying themselves and having fun... All i can do is watch it because I don't know how to do it anymore. Got rid of social media years ago after i quit playing. Out of 1112 "friends" ive discovered i have 5 and i see them very seldom. I just wait to drop and pray its fast and painless. I don't belong here. A tv just makes up shit to tell you you're broken and heres what you need to fix it. Heres whats happening and how you should feel about it. Its all pointless. I pray you all find a way to find what you're looking for.
That's depressing af.
The old saying: "Time flies", "Life is Short", and "Life is Priceless" didn't mean much to me until I came to the realization that Death is for
ETERNITY. So now I'm more thankful for the gift of life, which is a MICROSCOPIC amount of time in this place of Chaos and Order.
This is SO VERY helpful. As I kept wondering why I feel this way, this one showed up. If I had gone to a doctor I'd be put on depression medication or if I spoke of these feelings to others , they would perceive me as negative and morose. THIS rings true for the type of explanations that are esoteric in nature and not hopeless. I can work with these concepts. Thanks SO much. 🤔😉👍🏻🎉
I found it helpful to cultivate pure awareness; relaxing into the awareness of being aware and letting the energy be as it is. AND you come to realize that the light and wholeness below the heaviness is more "you" and was always there.
So full of shit lol
I am just being the awareness and there is peace and joy in this!
@@patrickhorn2355Don’t knock it till you try it.
Try being You! God loves you as you are. Accept being loved for no reason. You don't need much to keep you happy after that. I'm walking proof. Right now
I can tell you from first hand experience, a lot of this is due to something nobody even suspects. But I've been through it and the results are indisputable and astonishing. It's your diet. Sugar, processed food, fast food, junk food, high carb foods, artificial ingredients are what's causing it. I'm 60, And felt all the things discussed here, brain fog, lethargic, run down, loss of joy. Once I quit all sugar, oils, grains, carbs and went on carnivore diet everything turned 180 degrees. Within a couple months I felt 20 years younger, brain fog and fatigue completely gone, anxiety gone, full of energy, I now mountain bike 60 miles a week, play in a rock band, everything I lost interest in, now came back with a fury. I'm as happy and healthy as my 20s, sugar, grains carbs and oils are killing you. Once your body goes ketosis and stops burning glucose you'll heal every health problem you have guaranteed. The medical world is lying to you to keep you sick and the money flowing in. Grains and oxalate ridden vegetables are the enemy, beef and eggs are in reality the most healthy food you can eat. Give it a try it changed my life forever, and I shudder in horror thinking I would have lived the rest of my life in that rundown condition thinking that was just normal and aging. Horrifying.
After having two strokes this year I regressed socially, stopped contacting friends, detached from friends, became more satisfied gaming online and meeting new people there. Fearful of leaving home , struggling to go to work at times and always in fear having a stroke in public has taken over. Sad I know but I have found a comfort and a sense of control living away from everything outside of my home.
Owning and guiding one's perception. Urging the instinct to seek out the most positive response. React. The present is everything. It's really the only thing. 1 second from now is always the future, 1 second ago is always the past.
I have started feeling like this also. A few weeks ago we drove past a derelict farm house. Once i would of said look at that old place bet that has stories to tell. But i said to my husband once a farmer would have been working his butt off for his family in that old property but now its all empty falling down. The family would all be gone by now it looked sad. You come onto this earth do what you can and it ends up like that. 😢
It takes practice the devil wants us to continue not break open that part of us that we are hoping to find. As a christian I have been fed lies of the enemy and myself. As tough as things are we have to see the positive in every thing. I'm tired but im alive and God woke me up and I thank Him he is in control of my life. Happy new year to everyone. May 2025 be a blessed year for you and may you all look to Jesus Christ and know that He wants you to give Him all the cares of this life because our hope is in Him. Let us practice gratitude and find the joy that is within instead of without. I pray He will carry us through those dark places each one of need to go through to get us where He neeeds us to carry out His purposes for our lives. I pray this helps someone and may you be a light in someone life through this year in Jesus Name Amen and Amen
I became a homeless drunk & went to jail 5 times. Alcoholism reduced me to nothing. Alcoholics Anonymous got me sober and connected me with my purpose and a sober community of deeply caring people who live rigorously honest. Eckart Tolle took me to the next level. 12 yrs sober now & I love my life!
53 sober almost 3yr have lost interest in anything that once bought me joy....its misery...im desperately working to dig out of this i want my life back i want to be happy again 😫
I'm sober for almost 10 years now, it gets better.
@@sweetstreetcatsbut how? I'm sober going on 15 months and lost interest in EVERYTHING! Nothing is funny, people get on my nerves so bad now, no interest in sex even! It's like when I drank, I had a blast golfing, bowling, shooting pool, enjoyed movies and trips with my ex, blah blah.blah....
So HOW does it get better I might ask?
Don’t try to have what brought you joy before you will just suffer for what you can not have again. You are now experiencing your true self the pain will fade if you don’t try to escape good luck
@Tokonaknofefight thank you 😊
I have felt unable to truly enjoy much of anything anymore. I am 62 years old. I am in late middle age. I am married, but I feel as if I am in some kind of dark night of the soul. I do not enjoy groups or crowds. Perhaps I never did. But even being alone, the things I used to enjoy do not give me much pleasure any longer. I am approaching retirement now. I can't wait for it. No more monotonous and hateful days of doing the same thing over and over again. I work two jobs and sometimes three in order to make ends meet. It feels like a treadmill I can't leave till I retire. I know I will not be able to enjoy what I sued to enjoy due to age, injury, aching and failing joints, etc. I have to discover something else to fill in that hole in my like.
Not trying to be rude but 62 is not middle aged unless you expect to live to be 120+ years old. Middle age begins at 40
@@amysubu LMAO nice kick to his nutz!
When things which always brought pleasure no longer do, it could be a burnout of the great happiness chase. When that chase is mostly about diversion and escape from self, it is like a bandaid over a festering wound, like a whitewashing of the soul. Stillness, rather than the great happiness chase, addresses this condition, and in a topsy turvy way can lead to authentic joy in being, joy in being yourself. The lull in coming out of all the diversionary highs is something that has to be tolerated toward this end. A good path, but not sugar coated.
Beautifully articulated!
Try getting off heroin after 20 years you'll be in for a rude awakening😂.
Hello I would like to share SOME of my story here, in hopes that maybe it will resonate with someone and help them. I'm a very deep thinker since as far back as I can remember, I'm an empath by nature and both these traits can be good and bad. I have suffered tremendously at the hands of others, and I'm still here only by divine guidance and intervention. I often wonder just WHAT my purpose is here? I'm 55 years old now and my life has not gotten much better. I had a meltdown this morning when everything that was taken from me just to serve a vindictive & jealous person's ego and reputation. I broke into tears which I rarely do. I have come to realize that there is no " real or lasting justice in this world " and only after I leave this place will I reap my reward for going the distance. A deep and profound knowing this as truth helps me get through every day, also that nothing is permanent here not even the pain I feel quite often. I push on every day, every hour even, trying to absorb all that is around me, good & bad always knowing that one day all my pains, loneliness, sadness, isolation will all come to an end is why I still can go on. ❤
The truth is everything we love will be lost , then we die .
stopped caring some years ago…don’t remember what triggered it exactly, I just stopped caring. Almost 40…and haven’t found anything get the spark back. Really want this feeling to be gone…it’s going on like 12 years. I often wonder if it’s just my personality now. Idk 🤷🏽♀️
The same thing has happened to me as well. We just had a baby girl too and i love her very much but i feel like my spark has faded as well.
Same here bud
I am a father of five, I love them all very much and do everything I can for them.
I feel lost and life feels meaningless.
I never had a chance to really enjoy life- I worked hard and worked my life away- tired, used, feeling what could have been 😢
My late husband Mike never got to retire and enjoy it due to a stroke 😢
Mid 60’s here and single. Praising and worship of God brings inner peace and joy. Don’t want to be involved in any meaningless or stupidity nonsense in the noisy world. Want a balanced between alone time and social interaction. Making love and intimacy with a woman would be nice in the realm of things but not to the compromise of inner peace. This life will never be nor can ever be total fulfillment. Accepting it and dealing with it.
"This shadow isn't your enemy..."
Great. Beautiful. Meant to be heard and heard again, listened to carefully and followed. Truth is wonderful but also difficult. There is joy in achieving but there may be not only struggle but pain and suffering in the procesos, but it is worth it! And above all, it is so good to know that we are not alone, but we all face the same challenge: The challenge to be ourselves and truly have lived!
🎄✨🎼🎷🌿
Thanks. Many blessings!
I often sit alone at home. I sometimes get invites to parties or get togethers, but turn them down. The few times I did go, I showed up for about 30-45 minutes went back home. I don’t look forward to anything and just gave up.
The phone call is a thing of the past, except for my son (,thank God ) everyone I care to converse with are happy to just text, although I appreciate the conversation,I miss peoples voices,laughter and tone of whats being said. At 63 I still have goals, but realize time is short
True joy and contentment is found in relationship with your creator through Jesus Christ. Nothing in this world outside of that relationship can provide lasting peace, contentment and joy.
If God is real, then there is no free will. Can't have it both ways.
Im 70, from the US, now living in Thailand. I enjoy a simpler, quieter life now. I have deleted much of my contacts on my phone, deleted my social media stuff, and no longer watch movies or pay much attention to the news. I don't listen to music of my youth or read novels written past the 70s. I avoid drama as best i can. it's not worth the energy.
Great video and perfect timing, coming into a new year. 2025, im making some changes, the time is right 👍
I feel bad that there are so many people that seem to be unhappy with their lives. I've had bouts of depression, but w the help of anti depressants and therapy I recovered. I'm also a recovering alcoholics/addict .I know 1st hand about searching outside myself to find my joy.Never found it.All I found was chaos.Im lucky to be alive . Something I discovered is we're not meant to be "happy " or "Joyful "all the time.Its moments of these that we need to be aware of and cherish.
Clearing of the cache so you can browse new worlds. It's a gift and a realization to revelate.
I am new to collage, my daughter is a photographer and just wrote a book…She does not like my art…which is ok, but when I saw your video I thought I might take her book and honor it with a collage…hopefully she will love it…Thank you for the idea…now if I can pull it off!
The every day grind, the same ole same ole, waking up seeing the same view year on end, the same home, the same meals, the same everything will in fact dull life. At the same time running off trying to find the happiness you think you know longer have can lead to unwanted paths and mistakes that can be tough to live with. If dull brings peace, brings less stress, less worry, less anxiety then so be it. I'd rather live bored than live in regret. With bored i can always find productive ways to fulfill it, with regrets there is no fulfillment and often no way out.
Good point about the environment we live in. Hard to change it. Grass not always greener on the other side
It is the death of novelty that comes with age and life experience. It is inescapable. We are then forced to look inward and the outside material world becomes boring and repetitive. Most will feverishly seek more and more cheap thrills, the quick hit of excitement that fades faster and faster with every passing moment. The end is a life of quiet desperation. It is terribly difficult to break free of that. I try and fail repeatedly, but what else is there to do?
Good time to find Christ
@@antifon7 If there's one thing that absolutely drives me away from Christianity and the Bible it's the scummy religious people who take advantage of people who are down and vulnerable just to have another recruit for the church.
This is how fucking cults work.
'death of novelty' really hits it on the head for me. 👍
It's all about gratitude. If you not grateful, go do something out of your comfort zone and find some gratitude for what you have.
@@FirstNameLastName-oy2ji I've been doing the 'grateful attitude' approach for a while now, and it helped me so far to get out of my worst state of depression. Everyday i make an exercise of being grateful for who i am and for everything that happened to me, the good, the bad and the ugly.
A wealth of knowledge can be gained not only from the video itself, but the comment section as well. Great job everyone. ✊🏼💪🏼👍
I love my alone time - always have. I have my creative interests and I love hiking in our nearby woodlands. Just turned 70. I realize you have to deal with “ practical matters” once in a while which are nothing more meaningful than cleaning the house once in a while. Try to find joy in the simple everyday things.
Wow what a wonderful piece, thank you so much. I’ve been there for the last 4 years, had all those realisations and felt that is what I needed to go through. Gods blessings to you and he blessing me with your presence. Much appreciated. Live life with love, peace and joy 🙏❤️
Thank you for this. Helpful.
From the greatest series of all time, the Sopranos, “it’s all a series of distractions until you die”.
I feel like every day you’re just running out the time clock. Work all day, trying to run out the work clock. Cook, clean, house chores and then maybe you get a couple hours after to do something, in which you run out the clock until you go to sleep.
If there were something new and exciting that you were actually looking forward to do in the future, you seem to try to run out the clock even faster. Then that event passes in the blink of an eye, and perhaps several months just melted off the calendar in what feels like a couple of days.
The simple joy of being extraordinarily ordinary
That's enlightenment.
One cannot be enlightened (extraordinarily ordinary) without letting go of all unhealthy desires and cravings which then naturally leads to state of perceiving awe in the simplest things.
Lately the only thing keeping me going is my clients appreciation for my work ethic. I can make others happy by doing their remodeling projects and it gives me a sense of fulfillment even though it gets monotonous and tedious at times. Im happily married but our relationship is lacking something. We both work at jobs we enjoy and dont want to do anything when we get home. We have 3 dogs and 2 cats we love. Her grown son lives with us. It gets old having no real privacy with my wife. Excuses excuses. I stop making them when i can. LIFE IS GOOD and its better when I dont pay attention to worldly things so much. GOD has provided for all my needs and given me talents that I use to help others. Whats missing?
This is the only type of therapy that works. Getting into the subconscious mind and finding peace there.
Now 65 and i realized at 50 that it was all a lie,
I quit working and just did my own thing.
Once you realize its always going to be a fruitless struggle, there is no happiness.
true, kindred spirit
Grateful for this upload! Thank you🧘🏿♂️Much needed, right on Time!
Glad it was helpful! 💛
Music is still the only thing I want , need and connect with .Ed Vedder , the start of Garden - THE DIRECTION OF THE EYE SO MISLEADING,THE DEFECTION OF THE SOUL NAUSEOUSLY QUICK, I DON’T QUESTION OUR EXISTENCE , I JUST QUESTION OUR MODERN NEEDS. Nothing more needs to be said (written)
It's especially true when you are married to someone that has no sense of adventure. Life doesn't have to suck and be boring, if you seek new, different adventures.
I once was very depressed sitting a sidewalk restaurant, a fat woman walk past and a way from me down the sidewalk, the back of her tshirt read “nothing is funny anymore’’ … and i laughed. Was hilarious 😂
I put my dog in her stroller and went to senior bingo!
That sounds like joy to me
Spending time with my boy these days who just turned 8 (56 in people years) gives me joy.
@123playland are you single? You sound amazing 😍. God bless you 🙏
I walk my wonderful smart cat in her stroller . Don't care what people think! 11:50
Avoiding people doesn’t mean you’re happy being alone. Sometimes we avoid people because they remind us of the things we don’t like about ourselves. The world is a mirror
Interesting insight
This is amazing. I've been going through this for the past 4-5 years and I'm steadily figuring it out and making progress. This 11 minute video summarizes my 5 year struggle. Thankfully, in addition, it contains how to proceed from here while providing reassurance and encouragement. Thank you for posting this. Thank you Lord for leading me to this.
soon as daylight "savings" came. here comes bummer-ville, cant wait for spring.
THANK YOU. BLESSINGS 🙏 TO ALL
Remaining curious can help.