Hi Jade, I love that you want to engage in relationship with spirituality.. I believe the only, best and peaceful way to is to come to Jesus Christ. You're a sweet soul and Jesus has made a way for you and everyone to be their best self and also have a wholesome loving relationship with Him. I hope you reflect on this and also study and seek to know Jesus as well ❤
You have SUCH a gift with words Jade. That written piece was mind blowing, vulnerable, and gorgeously articulated. Keep journaling!! And keep them documented!! Thank you so much yet again ❤💎
Jadeeeee you neeed to make a video about EVERYTHING about friendships: how to make friends, how to grow friendship, how to let go. You inspire me so much ilyyy❤❤
I was reunited with my favourite word recently, "sonder", which means: "The profound feeling of realizing that everyone, including strangers passing in the street, has a life as complex as one's own, which they are constantly living despite one's personal lack of awareness of it." I think we can all find strength and community in our collective yet individual struggles ❤ Always reminds me of the power of kindness.
9:25 "i craved my independent 16-year-old self, hidden safely in her books, heart untouched and whole." JADEEEEE PLS THIS MADE ME TEAR UP😭i am seven months post-breakup and also a year since discovering that i too, am queer (nonbinary & aroace!). with the help of medication and determination, i have found myself now, at 23, feeling drawn to the things i devoured prior to romantic relationships and even technology, like reading again, going to the library, the desire to volunteer at places. i had to let the leech as you put it, drain me, and it still is, but i think it's almost done. thank you for being so vulnerable. sending you so much love💎
Hey Jade! I'm only 16 right now, but whilst watching this video I got the urge to put down a comment for the first time - it actually makes me a bit nervous. But I just wanted to say that watching your emotionally frank and humane videos really help during the stressful time of taking GCSEs right now. You inspired me to be self-compassionate and you allowed me to acknowledge the importance of honouring my emotions! So thanks sm! :)
Can I just say it is amazing that you wrote that in an hour, you express your thoughts do beautifullyy, my diary is just full of 'lols and whatevs' 😂 also it felt like listening to my own life, being 16 driven and independent and then 22/23 in a loving relationship but feeling trapped
Hi Jade, I have to say that's as the most honest and transparent I have seen anyone be online and I truly appreciate it. Im a 30 year old Irish gal about to move to London in September for a 2 year MSc in Physiotherapy. I first truly experienced the loneliness of London last summer during an internship, and I am feeling very nervous and apprehensive about moving there again to experience the loneliness all over again. Isn't it astounding that in a city packed full of people, we feel the loneliness! Anyway thank you for your honesty in your videos. It's so refreshing and just what I needed to hear today. Stay safe and well. Perhaps il bump into you on the pearly streets of London ☺💕
This entire rude awakening from hyper-independence and the hurts that come with living, really living, in touch with your needs and feeling and all, I relate to it entirely. It is extremely humbling, extremely painful as someone who's been nearly identical to you as a teenager. Thank you for sharing this. It made me feel connected, especially being surrounded by people who never seemed to have this jarring curve ❤💎
he richness of life does not come from being alone FOR YOU, but for some prefer being alone, always remember you are speaking from your own perspective, your opinions and perspectives are not facts, for me i am happiest when single, i have been in many relationships, very happy ones where i was so in love. however for me and many women proabably older than you, we prefer to be single, i dont even have friends but i am so happy, with me my cats, my art. studies have proven single childless women are the happiest and healthiest demographic. however society conditions women that we need men to be happy, this is false
I moved alone to Australia at the beginning of this year and the homesickness has really been hitting me lately. I was literally writing yesterday about how it's so hard sometimes to be an adult and be expected to always pick yourself up. Some days you're thriving but others you just want a hug and to be safe with people who know you. Thank you for being so vulnerable, just opening up and talking about these kinds of experiences can bring a lot of comfort. Sending lots of love from down under!! 💎🩵✨️
💎 As a person who has English as a second language, omg, your writing is stunning. I love that as a British, you use various vocabulary and use the language in such a beautiful way. I saw your story about John O'Donohue's interview on his book Beauty and immediately listened to it. It touched me so much when I needed it most. I bought Anam Cara and Beauty. I really can't wait to start reading them. Thank you for inspiring us in the most authentic way, Jade. ❤
In the realms of beauty, she shines like a star, Her radiance surpassing, near and far. Her eyes, like pools of celestial light, Draw hearts closer, igniting love's might. 🧿❤
Jade, your videos feel like a warm safe hug. I feel so seen, so human. I appreciate you being so vulnerable with us more than anything, creating this wonderful lovely welcoming corner of the internet. This is a safe space that i hope we can all come to when we need that sense of comfort and encouragement. We are never alone in what we are going through . We are so proud of you. You are a gem 💎!
The way you’re true to your emotions during this period in your life is so inspiring to me. Having recently broken up with a serious partner, I often feel that parasite within me as well. Thank you for your vulnerability. ❤️
“Is iomaí bláth a chuireann óige di” is an old Irish seanfhocail (proverb) that my Irish teacher gave me before leaving school 2 years ago and one I often think of. It roughly translates to “There are many layers to youth”. I am currently in a similar situation to you Jade, battling between being independent and dependent. To me, this proverb reminds me that we can be both, and that that’s ok!🦋☘️
jade!!! your piece was so so beautiful. you are so good at articualting your pain. as someone who has experienced something very similar recently, i relate to you on such a spiritual level. i just wanted to come on here and i say i am so proud of you. it takes so much strength and courage to take the step that you did. i also find it so crazy that someone living on the other side of the world somehow so perfectly encapsulates all of my fears about adulthood. so much love and power to you jade. you make me feel less alone in this arduous journey.
Hi Jade!! I've just seen this video and I felt the need to write. I've been following you for a while and having discovered this little corner of the internet is one of the most healing and beautiful things that has happened to me this year. You know, we live in a society that wants us to believe that living fast, following new trends and doing what the majority does without even reflecting about it... is the right thing to do. If you want to act differently, just to be original and yourself is very frustrating sometimes. My intuition tells me not to be like that, but then I ask myself, "Am I the only one who doesn't want to follow the mass?". Then I see your videos, and I see this beautiful person you are and I just feel so happy because it proves that I am not alone and that there is people like me, who think like me and want to show their true selves to the world, not a mold that the masses have created. Jade, you're a VITAMIN PERSON, you make others feel better because you radiate positive energy, but most importantly because you are unique. You have helped me so much these last few months. I feel more conscious and spiritual, not afraid of embracing and loving my authentic self. I still can't believe how brave you were in sharing this with the world. It's amazing. And this channel is art, you are art. We love you, Jade💜🌻🦋 PS: your smile has healing powers, don't ever stop smiling!💎🥰
💎i've been seeing you on youtube since last 5 years, i've seen all of those journeys via this small corner of internet, and i feel like i myself went through soo many phases and glow ups and glow downs all these years, but however the times were, i always kept coming back to you, and this place. Kinda felt like i grew up with you..all along this journey. And i just wanna say this that you always makes me strive to become the better and most authentic version of myself. I never go empty handed from any of your video you make. Thanks for being one of my most unjaded casual magic of all time on this internet!!🌻
Watching your videos truly encapsulates my own feelings towards my recent breakup. It was the right thing, but the loneliness and self-doubt that comes with it is so difficult. I found that because all of my friends are in relationships, it’s so hard to get away from those feelings of loneliness and like you’re missing out by not being in a relationship. You just have to remind yourself that this is a time to nurture yourself, and that in itself is so precious. Thank you so much for sharing your experience with all of us 💛
I don’t usually comment on anything but you are such a beautiful and special person and I’m sure you know that but it needs to be said! This channel is my safe space and I’m learning that whatever happens in life everything will be okay. Thank you for sharing your journey of life 💕
💎 Aarrgghh sweet Jade. You just.... inspire me deeply. As a 24 year old -in her post burnout, heartbreak and spiritual era I resonate to your content so much. Your realness, rawness and your vulnerability in sharing these bits of yourself are so valuable. You've mentioned before how you feel the internet needs more realness (agreed) and I feel like you're a prime example of being the change you want to see (slay). As someone who creates content too (on a VERY different scale and a different genre) I often overthink too on what to share, how to share that etc., how things are being perceived and if I'll be understood. But you're a beautiful reminder to me on how this intimacy can bring so much connection. Honestly.. can we just exchange digital friendship bracelets, sit on a bed in dim lighting (salt lamps & fairy lights) with hot tea, read tarot cards, philosophise about life, meditate and share our feelings?
Thank you so much for this video. My breakup is 2 years ago and I still am not over it. Thank you so much for sharing. It helped me so much to accept my own feelings more. When I broke up I feel like a lot of people were like “yes but you are young …” “yes but you have your whole life before you …” “yes but but but …” I feel like partly why my healing process is taking so long is that I have the expectation that it should be ok by now. Which it is not. Actually I’m kind of proud that it’s taking so long, because it shows that I took this serious and it’s not as easy as everyone says. Actually kind of proud of myself
Hey! You may not hear this a lot, but how you feel is valid. Break ups are super hard, and to be honest, we can't control how we feel for someone else. It just happens. I bet you are doing great things for yourself and trying your best! I personally broke up with someone who I knew I loved more than they loved me. It's been 5 months. Today is her birthday and it really sucks not to be with her. I think you have a wonderful perspective on how you feel, and I fear I may not be over this for a long time as well. I know I took my relationship very seriously for sure as well. Getting over a relationship that meant so much to you is so hard. I hope this can get easier for both of us.
Jade, you are THE gem, you have no idea how much i needed this! 💎 It's crazy, because i'm on a long car ride rn (not driving myself) and i was feeling the post-breakup blues so intensely, and then my thoughts moved on to "i wonder how Jade is coping" and next thing i know, i get the notification for the most relatable video...! Thank you ❤️
Jade, you beautiful, kind soul!! You are a light in the world!! Thank you for sharing the deepest parts of you. You have no idea how many people you help unconsciously… sending you so much love❤
Your writing is beautiful and felt really relatable in a way that made me feel both sad and happy simultaneously. Thanks for your vulnerability, I think you touched a lot of people in a positive way 💕
Jade your timing is soo good! I was just having a bad day , i totally lost all my motivation to keep going....... feeling very low today for some reason! .......but then you posted this video , i needed to hear this! You inspire me soo much ! 💗✨
As someone who lives in London, same age as you and someone who sees themselves as similar to you, I want you to know how strong you are❤️ I love how you embrace your vulnerability and there’s tremendous beauty and strength in accepting it and growing from it. We are all proud of you❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Omg Jade you don’t know how much I needed to watch and see this video I’m going through the same same thing. I had this calling to break up with my ex because I was so stuck and stressed in life and the relationship was not going anywhere and things started to fall apart as expected. I went on long journey of healing and after a while I have visited family and I felt better as soon as i started living alone the blues were crazy and I blamed my self for feeling sad and I started regretting the decision again and felt so alone and I thought I’m not normal and something is wrong with me but after seeing this video I cried and cried feeling so relieved and supported. Thank you Jade and I’m sending you so much love 💎❤❤❤❤
Hi Jade. Thank you, first of all, for opening up to us. You are a true inspiration for out generation, an make the internet feel like a safe space, and not such a draining place. I am going through a tough growing up process (according to my psychologist) and it's so hard. I feel seen by you, and I love watching your videos. Would love to hug you right now. Thank you for everything, our jewell ;) 💎
These are my favourite kinds of videos from you jade! I love your honesty, it makes me feel so heard and understood. I've learnt how to sit with my uncomfortable emotions and find beauty in the fact that life is never constant. Thank you
Jade showing off her crystals and tarot book is so cute and wholesome 🥰 spiritual girl era is here!! 💖✨💎 P.s. this is my favorite type of content of urs everrr
Wow, thank you so much for sharing you post breakup written piece. That was truly something special. Your use of language is so skilful but accessible, you truly have a gift!
💎 hi Jade! This is such a beautiful video (I’m obsessed with your writing!), thank you for being so genuine & open. I’m 20 and I’ve never been in a romantic relationship, so while I can’t relate to the roller coaster of going through a breakup, I can relate to the struggle of wanting to be simultaneously independent-to care for yourself-and to be cared for. I think your content really has a way of helping people feel connected through these types of shared experiences, and I hope reading the comments helps you feel less alone too 🫶🏻
Hi Jade! It really does feel like I am catching up with my friend when I watch your videos. I loved listening to your writing, the way you use words, it was so beautiful and powerful.❤ It also brought me so many thoughts on my on life and dealing with both break-ups and loneliness. 💎💎❤
💎I absolutely adored this video Jade… the vulnerability you give us Jade, like we’re your close friends, is so honouring And I just feel so deeply connected to you, and learning with you…. The whole section on spirituality and how you are entering this phase of your life is so eye-opening and just enhances my creative juices ten-fold, just purely by how the topics you bring up just expand my perspective… I just feel like anything is possible when I see you Jade💎
Hi Jade! As always, such a beautiful video! The piece you read was mind-blowingly beautiful. It was raw, it was beautifully written, it contained bits and pieces of normal life layered with deep emotions and reflections. It was absolute art. I think it could even maybe deserve a whole video of its own. It was truly, truly beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing it!
I recently broke up with my boyfriend for similar reasons. He is an incredible person (emphasis on incredible) but this part of me kept getting louder and louder. I am having difficulties trying to not regret my choice to leave this person but to move forward and your video helped me put words on so many emotions. Thank you so much jade 💎
Jade! This is the first video of yours I've watched. I got goosebumps when you mentioned receiving The Artist's Way. Just while I heard your journal entry I thought to suggest this book to you. I have started the programme once before and abandoned it but I have just started it again this morning. One month ago I had a stroke; I'm young and it's been tough but I'm recovering well and decided now is the time to do the Artist's Way oncemore. I also love to write and I can not recommend it more to you or anyone how wants to start creating consistently! The fact I picked this book up again during a hard time and hearing how it arrived on your doorstep again shows me that this is a magical book. There is so much meaning to be found in the toughest stages of life. Good luck to you and everyone who is struggling 💜
Wow, thank you so much for sharing your story. I can’t imagine how difficult the stroke and your recovery has been 💛 I’m so glad The Artist’s Way has been so healing for you and this is even more inspiration for me to start the programme!! Lots of love
Jade, a huge thank you for always being so open and the most gorgeous representation of honesty and vulnerability. You can't even imagine how healing and relieving is to hear your thoughts and reflections. Please keep doing what you are doing, because you are doing it amazingly. A big hug from Argentina!💎
that blue crystal is beautiful !! your willingness to open up to yourself and the internet about this time in your life is a true gift 💎 thank you for being here :)
💎Wow! This is just an amazing video, it really feels like we are sharing life updates through FaceTime. Thank you for sharing Jade! The words at the end made me almost cry. As I'm now less than a month living on my on for university I understand certain feelings you are going through. The loneliness is sometimes unbearable but this little corner of the internet and your past videos have made me sit in de moment en take the time to feel all the feelings life throws at me right now. Thank you for being here💙
Gosh Jade, hearing you read your journal was so emotional and confronting but so beautifully written and cathartic. I’m dealing with so many big emotions as I’m going to university in September, and I’m not ready to leave school or my friends or my support system here. It’s so hard to process but you have made it so much easier. Now I’m off to find a journal, and buy some tarot cards. Love you! 💗 💎
💎💎💎 I've been here since before your graduation journey and at that time i was graduating from high school, i graduated years later than most of my friends, they were already in their university era and i feel so behind in life ashamed and also that was when my depression started to worsen. After finishing high school i should have started university but i didn't, i spent a whole year rooting in bed speak to no one and processing a break up that I realised I never truly processed. It was devastating, it still feels like that most days Thank you for being you and creating this space ❤
I am amazed by your authenticity and you inspire me to come to terms with my identity it feels so hard to be yourself in the uncertainty of social life there are so many things to keep up with everyday and you just feel somewhat broken thank you Jade I am sending you all my love to you now❤
Hi Jade!! You have taught me so much ever since I watched one of your videos many years ago. You have amazing insight and are such a sweet and kind soul. I wish you the best and love you so much!! 💎❤
The part about craving your 16 year old independent self, heart untouched, safely in her books- felt that one back when I walked away from a tough relationship many years ago.
Jade, you are right that being an adult is quite stressful because you have take many responsibilities such as careers, shopping, and doing chores. I know because I find being an adult extremely stressful. I wish that I could go back to childhood years where I did not have to take any responsibilities and just be happy and play and not worry about getting diseases such as cancer. What you wrote was beautiful.
First of all, my best friend is going through a kind of similar situation now as you described. I send this to her, since I can only support, but not fully understand the feeling since I never experienced this. Hoping it'll help her
some things that help me during a breakup is fisical and mental: mental, get yourself into a new sport or activities that you enjoy, fisical, like getting new clothes or just a shirt that you really like and mentalize that it represent a new begining and whenever i use it it makes me feel better, this could apply to new decoration of your room or new lights. finally this tip will help a lot: whenever you remember something good about him o the things he did, immediatly think about the things you dont like about him, like: "oh i miss him because he .....,oh but he was so possesive and we only did the things that he wanted to do, so im glad we broke up, now i can go to that place by myself, or i dislike the way he talks because he thinks he is always right and doesnt value my opinions." i know that it is difficult but deep down you know you did the right thing, be proud of yourself
💎 jadeeeee thank you so much for sharing these parts of your life with us!!! every time i watch one of your videos i feel so seen :)) i currently dealing with a question of spirituality and faith, but as a stem girlie it feels so counterintuitive to lean into that! it’s so nice to hear that we don’t have to pick one or the other but that whatever makes us happiest is the best choice
💎dear jade, thank you so so so much for what you're doing. you know, every time i watch your video i tear up, but those are tears from sheer happiness and solace from seeing how strongly you react to everything that comes your way and how you stay positive no matter what happens. you've taught me so many things awww. sending you rays of warm sunshine🥺💗☀
Thank you so much for sharing this! It takes so much courage to be a real human on the Internet. I’m so grateful I discovered your channel when I was 16 - I moved countries (Russia to Spain) and didn’t know how to study in the new system. You helped me so much with your tips back then. Now I’m in London, 24 as well, went through very very tough times (loneliness, severe financial difficulties, depression etc) both in Spain and the UK and now found peace here in a crazy always moving London. There is truly so much power in how things change in life, especially how our perspectives on what it means to be here as a human being change as well. You are wonderful and thank you again for sharing your life with us. I just want to send you lots of love from the very depth of my heart❤️
Jade!!!! Every upload you do makes me absolutely swell with excitement and I am just so thankful for your insight and reflection and vulnerability on this lil corner on the internet ❤ I’ll be in London at the end of June and it makes me so happy to know I’ll temporarily share a city with you! I’m about to enter my 20s and it’s so enlightening to hear your reflections on growing pains of this period of life 🦋✨💎sending you so much love!!
This video is so precious to me Jade. Your courage to just be you, to show authenticity and vunerability on social media is something so precious to me. Really you are such a kind and lovely human 💕 Send you lots of love and let's go spirituality!! 💎💎💎!! PS: I recently read your book which I believe is indeed the best study guide I could have ever needed because of how great it was written. I wish every student would read it because of how amazing it really is. They would learn so much. Thank you for writting it!!
Growth is not intuitive, not linear, not always beautiful and it does come from discomfort. Thank you for sharing your journey, which sometimes means we have to take three or four steps back to be able to take one step forward. Thank you for not just sharing the one step forward. It's up to us how we learn from the setbacks and be brave to reach new lands. You're a force to be reckoned with 💎
Vulnerable videos are great; but I felt I should comment on this... I think the idea of "feminine energy" and "masculine energy" is the opposite of feminism. There's a dangerous strand of "spirituality" that looks like empowerment but it's actually just reaffirming sexist ideas about gender binaries as if they are inevitable, whereas they are just our current social order, and part of gender liberation is getting rid of these notions that put people in a box. (There's more nuance than that but this is just a short online comment so that's the best I've got.) 💎
I can definitely see this argument!! But I see it as more of a yin (traditionally feminine) and yang (trad. masculine) that we all possess and isn’t connected to one’s gender. Everyone’s goal, regardless of their gender, should be to balance feminine and masculine energy. I don’t think one type of energy is dominant or more important; they’re both powerful and necessary. To me, femininity is about embracing softness, healing, play, creativity and courageous vulnerability, while masculine energy is about challenge, striving, healthy competition, motion etc. Men need to cultivate feminine energy just as much as women need to own masculine energy. I’ll definitely think more about how they perpetuate existing gender binaries!! I’ve also never resonated with the strand of spirituality that talks about “dark femininity” or how it shows up in relationships etc. But my current definition has served me in my thinking so far 🦋 thank u for sharing!! x
Thank you! I felt like that too. Terms like "feminine and masculine energy" can be so dangerous. There's nothing wrong with wanting to rest and not wanting to hustle. But labelling rest as feminine and work as masculine just upholds sexist, patriarchal stereotypes. These terms get used by the alt right to promote the opposite of feminism, we shouldn't use them.
@@UnJadedJade Thanks for giving it some thought and a reply :) Here's my further thoughts, about separating what is good and what is oppressive from what you say. I agree that we should balance different types of energy, and that neither are more important, and agree with lots that you say! Lots of thinking is like this, some good and some bad, or a good surface hiding something rotten underneath. It's the gender essentialising nature of it that I think is bad. The idea that men need "feminine energy" and women need "masc energy" -- I agree with what it's about. Women should be strong and courageous and so on; men should have calm and caring and so on. So this aspect of it is good for empowerment and challenging gender norms and move us to a better place. But at the same time, this masks entrenched sexism. why is being dominant seen as "masculine energy", why is being gentle seen as "feminine energy"? This treats the gender roles that we have as being essential to gender. But we see cultures where women are typically strong and commanding, and cultures where men are more calm and gentle. It's our social ideas projected onto "nature" to reinforce our social ideas. (And also it reproduces the idea of the gender binary, instead of more fluid and free ideas. Opposite of queer, in other words) So I think we would do better to think of these different types of energy and finding balance without gender essentialising nonsense! Take the good ideas and shed the bad. Hope those further thoughts are welcome :) x (There is also a difference between what this thinking means for men and women under patriarchy, but this has become too much of an essay as is...)
this is something I thought about too - I've been seeing so much of this language of "divine feminine", "feminine energy", etc being used to explicitly say that women's natural place is in submission to men, and that rest = feminine and work = masculine, that women = private, men = public. it just doesn't quite sit right, and it feels like a weird rebrand of really harmful gender roles that we just managed to start freeing ourselves from. Would be super curious to hear Jade chat about this aspect and this nuance in a future video, since I know it doesn't represent spirituality as a whole - it'd be interesting to hear her perspective on it.
🪬🧿 Thank you Jade for being your authentic, vulnerable self! It inspires me everytime I watch your videos. You're a beautiful human being! ❤ Love from the Netherlands (from Friesland!)
Oh Jade ♾️ the heart takes time to heal … and the triggers are everywhere and the good moments just replaying … what a great catch up with YOU ! ♥️loads of love and 💎💎💎
❤thank you for the video and bravery to be so open and sharing personal journey online. Also, I just love how you make even things completely outside of my interest, seem fascinating. I never thought of being into it, but hearing you talk I can see what you see there - how beautiful and unique natures creations can be. Architecture of color and light 💎
You are a diamond, healing is a long and not straightforward process but you are a queen and you will get through. Wishing for you to experience your new rebirth with so much joy and happiness
Watching this is reminding me of how well I’m doing. My ex and I split up just over 2 months ago (he was emotionally abusive and I found out he was cheating on me), but I was unhappy for months before that. I’ve felt soo free since breaking up with him. I’ve been doing so well, I’ve been making new friends, travelling to new places, doing things out of my comfort zone. However there’s a lot of grief and sadness and anger - I still have nightmares where I relive what happened and it just makes me feel like I’m not healing. But this video has reminded me that it’s just all part of the process and I am healing, and feeling the pain of it doesn’t mean that I’m not. Thank you for being so vulnerable Jade ❤️
Hi Jade, I was waiting for your new video and can’t wait to watch it! ❤️ You helped me through a life changing journey the last few months and my little journal is full of quotes that you said. Your videos mean a lot. 🦋
💎 Jade you are so strong and incredible. Firstly, please please please please publish some of your writing. That journal entry was so raw and poetic and honest. Having been in your position, just over a year ago, it felt so powerful to hear that because it spoke to exactly how I felt at that time. Secondly, having been there, you are doing all the right things and how you are feeling is totally normal. Feeling like you want to be taken care of is so normal. Please try do things that care for yourself, treat yourself like you would do a friend going through the same thing. For me that was pampering, nice soaps, skincare, shower steamers, good music, curling up with a movie and snacks or a book and just letting myself take care of myself. It sounds silly but it truly helped because I slowly came to realise that I didn’t “need” a partner to look after me like that, I could do it for myself. Since then, I have found a wonderful partner who uplifts and supports me in every way, and while I “want” them to look after me, I still do not “need” them to do it for me as I have grown to care about myself enough to do that. I hope that makes sense? Just sending you so much love and strength during this time, with a promise that, as cliche as it sounds, it truly does get better ❤️🩹
hi jade🦋 thank you for your honesty and willingness to share your thoughts and feelings so vulnerably - your words were beautiful and the leech metaphor was brilliant. you‘re such an inspiration to me and remind me to be kind to myself. sending you so much love and patience and good energy
💎 Jade, is so heart warming and at the same time refreshing, like swimming in the sea during a hot day, to be able to share in your vulnerability and this phase of your life💎 I've know about your channel for years now, but since the major focus of your content was academical, I'd always feel triggered to watch it, cause I've been having procrastination issues during my doctorate😖 But in this phase of your life, as you reconnect with yourself from the ground up, I'm grateful to witness it. I'm reconnecting with my spiritual side as well (trying to find a tarot deck cause the one I made and loved a few years back is starting to crumble😅), and tap into my inner child and higher self, learning about the flow of energy of the universe and all that good stuff so I can Manifest the life of my dreams and be content with my life in every phase❤️✨ Hope this phase and growth serves your better purpose❤️ the rain may make us long for the sun but without it there would be no flowers❤️ Love from Portugal ❤️💎
I love that you randomly got The Artist's Way! I own that book but have never started it. As a 34 year old who's also currently in a death/rebirth situation, I am so impressed and inspired by you! Sending you peace and light in your journey 🎉 (this is me shooting the peace and light to you from the USA haha)
In a world that is go go go and everyone in their own bubble with busyness of their own lives, consumerism, distractions your videos are such a lovely break from that. I am going through my own spiritual journey after dealing with anxiety/panic which was wake up call from my own distractions and busyness. It was message from my body telling me I needed to stop and I needed desparately to pay attention to myself in very intimate and real way, which meant facing my difficult and uncomfortable emotions. Your videos are such blessing because this journey can feel so isolating especially in western society, you show me that I am not alone. 💎
You dated someone for three years and then ended it over a phone call? You didn't talk in person? And this person did not hurt or betray you? They did not mistreat you? And you still love and miss him? And you feel like it was a dream relationship you always wanted? I feel like not all the details have been provided. Otherwise, this is some real narcissism modern relationship stuff. It's almost like because our generation lives in the safest time, that we have to go and create dramas to feel important and busy. And if there was a reason for a relationship break down (you fell out of love, or they mistreated you in some way, or there were clashes that were not going to work etc), then you should probably disclose that. Otherwise the idea that people are 'randomly' going to be broken up with by people who 'really love them' is a dangerous notion to normalise. Masquerading discarding someone and running away as self development is a joke. Did you two try couples therapy? Did you talk it out? Did communicate with the person you invested 3 years into? That's self-development. That's growth.
I am currently on a gap year and I always used to place my own self worth in my grades, my logic and my own professional development. the pursuit of romance felt useless to me. just like you, I got three a stars at A Level and placed a lot of value in my own educational pursuits. over the course of this gap year, its like ive finally managed to come into contact with my emotional side, and ive started to appreciate the importance of having people around. watching your videos is so refreshing and I relate to you so much :) keep inspiring people Jade
aw, im in this in between of looking for my first career job & waiting around until i get hired. however, I'm not waiting around. I like to volunteer, go to writing workshops, I've been dating, and trying to incorporate whimsy in this really hard time. it has helped, A LOT. you and the girlies in the comments section remind me I'm not alone even in this unsure time. it gives me the faith to think ill find something where im looking. big hugs to anyone reading this!
Jane, I'm so grateful for your videos. Sometimes, when I had a bad day or when my anxiety is kicking in, I just come here and listen to you and feel like myself again. Just like a little catch up with a person that I truly respect :) Everything is going to be fine, you're strong enough, we all are ❤💎
I'm feeling honored watching these videos cuz Jade trusted us enough to read her journal out loud for us. I'm rooting for you & I hope you'll feel better soon.
💎💎💎💎💎this video was so wholesome. The way you read your journal was amazing. I could feel every emotion through your words. It could be hard to put these things out in public but it is helpful for so Many people who are going through the same phase in their lives. I wish you all the happiness in the world. Thanks for putting out this video❤
hiiiiii friends!! let's catch up like we're on facetime
Well, thats facetiming a lot of people!! Hah
@@joaodotcodes hahaha I love that whenever I meet you guys in person it feels so seamless to get to know you!!
Jade keep living✨
Ralph Smart says in his videos he’s Facetiming his audience from out in nature ☀️😎
Hi Jade, I love that you want to engage in relationship with spirituality.. I believe the only, best and peaceful way to is to come to Jesus Christ. You're a sweet soul and Jesus has made a way for you and everyone to be their best self and also have a wholesome loving relationship with Him.
I hope you reflect on this and also study and seek to know Jesus as well ❤
2:15 oh my god i misheard it as something elseeee and i was like whaaaaa
Me too lol
I genuinely can’t understand what she’s actually saying hahahah
hahahaa wait this is so funny, it's pizza and SNACKS gurl
Nah but what did she really say??
Sameee
You have SUCH a gift with words Jade. That written piece was mind blowing, vulnerable, and gorgeously articulated. Keep journaling!! And keep them documented!! Thank you so much yet again ❤💎
Jadeeeee you neeed to make a video about EVERYTHING about friendships: how to make friends, how to grow friendship, how to let go. You inspire me so much ilyyy❤❤
She already did one video on friendships :) th-cam.com/video/zE2V0QkVByc/w-d-xo.html
I was reunited with my favourite word recently, "sonder", which means: "The profound feeling of realizing that everyone, including strangers passing in the street, has a life as complex as one's own, which they are constantly living despite one's personal lack of awareness of it." I think we can all find strength and community in our collective yet individual struggles ❤ Always reminds me of the power of kindness.
there’s a cafe I really love in Cape Town South Africa with that name 🥹
9:25 "i craved my independent 16-year-old self, hidden safely in her books, heart untouched and whole." JADEEEEE PLS THIS MADE ME TEAR UP😭i am seven months post-breakup and also a year since discovering that i too, am queer (nonbinary & aroace!). with the help of medication and determination, i have found myself now, at 23, feeling drawn to the things i devoured prior to romantic relationships and even technology, like reading again, going to the library, the desire to volunteer at places. i had to let the leech as you put it, drain me, and it still is, but i think it's almost done. thank you for being so vulnerable. sending you so much love💎
🥺🥺🥺 wow, thank you for sharing
Jadeeee your voice, it is so therapeutic, your gifts of creativity are truly flowing, your energy a blessing
bless you, thank you for sending *your* gorgeous energy my way
that piece had me sobbing, crying and it felt like someone was speaking my heart out!!!!!!!!!!!!!i love you jade. we got this
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Hey Jade! I'm only 16 right now, but whilst watching this video I got the urge to put down a comment for the first time - it actually makes me a bit nervous. But I just wanted to say that watching your emotionally frank and humane videos really help during the stressful time of taking GCSEs right now. You inspired me to be self-compassionate and you allowed me to acknowledge the importance of honouring my emotions! So thanks sm! :)
Can I just say it is amazing that you wrote that in an hour, you express your thoughts do beautifullyy, my diary is just full of 'lols and whatevs' 😂 also it felt like listening to my own life, being 16 driven and independent and then 22/23 in a loving relationship but feeling trapped
Hi Jade, I have to say that's as the most honest and transparent I have seen anyone be online and I truly appreciate it. Im a 30 year old Irish gal about to move to London in September for a 2 year MSc in Physiotherapy. I first truly experienced the loneliness of London last summer during an internship, and I am feeling very nervous and apprehensive about moving there again to experience the loneliness all over again. Isn't it astounding that in a city packed full of people, we feel the loneliness! Anyway thank you for your honesty in your videos. It's so refreshing and just what I needed to hear today. Stay safe and well. Perhaps il bump into you on the pearly streets of London ☺💕
Agreed, love your authenticity Jade! Such a great quality, making you relatable :)
This entire rude awakening from hyper-independence and the hurts that come with living, really living, in touch with your needs and feeling and all, I relate to it entirely. It is extremely humbling, extremely painful as someone who's been nearly identical to you as a teenager. Thank you for sharing this. It made me feel connected, especially being surrounded by people who never seemed to have this jarring curve ❤💎
he richness of life does not come from being alone FOR YOU, but for some prefer being alone, always remember you are speaking from your own perspective, your opinions and perspectives are not facts, for me i am happiest when single, i have been in many relationships, very happy ones where i was so in love. however for me and many women proabably older than you, we prefer to be single, i dont even have friends but i am so happy, with me my cats, my art. studies have proven single childless women are the happiest and healthiest demographic. however society conditions women that we need men to be happy, this is false
I moved alone to Australia at the beginning of this year and the homesickness has really been hitting me lately. I was literally writing yesterday about how it's so hard sometimes to be an adult and be expected to always pick yourself up. Some days you're thriving but others you just want a hug and to be safe with people who know you. Thank you for being so vulnerable, just opening up and talking about these kinds of experiences can bring a lot of comfort.
Sending lots of love from down under!!
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I'm also in Australia! Although I've lived here my whole life. Which state are you in, if you don't mind sharing?
💎 As a person who has English as a second language, omg, your writing is stunning. I love that as a British, you use various vocabulary and use the language in such a beautiful way.
I saw your story about John O'Donohue's interview on his book Beauty and immediately listened to it. It touched me so much when I needed it most. I bought Anam Cara and Beauty. I really can't wait to start reading them. Thank you for inspiring us in the most authentic way, Jade. ❤
Truly! In the most authentic, uplifting way. Your writing gave me goosebumps!
In the realms of beauty, she shines like a star, Her radiance surpassing, near and far. Her eyes, like pools of celestial light, Draw hearts closer, igniting love's might. 🧿❤
gahhh thank you for being here and for your lovely words!! 💌
@@UnJadedJade thanks to you jade for being with me supporting through your videos. 🧿❤
Jade, your videos feel like a warm safe hug. I feel so seen, so human. I appreciate you being so vulnerable with us more than anything, creating this wonderful lovely welcoming corner of the internet. This is a safe space that i hope we can all come to when we need that sense of comfort and encouragement. We are never alone in what we are going through .
We are so proud of you. You are a gem 💎!
The way you’re true to your emotions during this period in your life is so inspiring to me. Having recently broken up with a serious partner, I often feel that parasite within me as well. Thank you for your vulnerability. ❤️
“Is iomaí bláth a chuireann óige di” is an old Irish seanfhocail (proverb) that my Irish teacher gave me before leaving school 2 years ago and one I often think of. It roughly translates to “There are many layers to youth”. I am currently in a similar situation to you Jade, battling between being independent and dependent. To me, this proverb reminds me that we can be both, and that that’s ok!🦋☘️
jade!!! your piece was so so beautiful. you are so good at articualting your pain. as someone who has experienced something very similar recently, i relate to you on such a spiritual level. i just wanted to come on here and i say i am so proud of you. it takes so much strength and courage to take the step that you did. i also find it so crazy that someone living on the other side of the world somehow so perfectly encapsulates all of my fears about adulthood. so much love and power to you jade. you make me feel less alone in this arduous journey.
Hi Jade!! I've just seen this video and I felt the need to write. I've been following you for a while and having discovered this little corner of the internet is one of the most healing and beautiful things that has happened to me this year.
You know, we live in a society that wants us to believe that living fast, following new trends and doing what the majority does without even reflecting about it... is the right thing to do. If you want to act differently, just to be original and yourself is very frustrating sometimes. My intuition tells me not to be like that, but then I ask myself, "Am I the only one who doesn't want to follow the mass?".
Then I see your videos, and I see this beautiful person you are and I just feel so happy because it proves that I am not alone and that there is people like me, who think like me and want to show their true selves to the world, not a mold that the masses have created. Jade, you're a VITAMIN PERSON, you make others feel better because you radiate positive energy, but most importantly because you are unique.
You have helped me so much these last few months. I feel more conscious and spiritual, not afraid of embracing and loving my authentic self. I still can't believe how brave you were in sharing this with the world. It's amazing. And this channel is art, you are art. We love you, Jade💜🌻🦋
PS: your smile has healing powers, don't ever stop smiling!💎🥰
💎i've been seeing you on youtube since last 5 years, i've seen all of those journeys via this small corner of internet, and i feel like i myself went through soo many phases and glow ups and glow downs all these years, but however the times were, i always kept coming back to you, and this place. Kinda felt like i grew up with you..all along this journey. And i just wanna say this that you always makes me strive to become the better and most authentic version of myself. I never go empty handed from any of your video you make. Thanks for being one of my most unjaded casual magic of all time on this internet!!🌻
JADE you are truly a blessing 💎 You deserve a comment section that feels like home because you genuinely inspire each and every one of us.
When you said that the leech might be reborn as well I cried. You were so nice to a dark part.
Watching your videos truly encapsulates my own feelings towards my recent breakup. It was the right thing, but the loneliness and self-doubt that comes with it is so difficult. I found that because all of my friends are in relationships, it’s so hard to get away from those feelings of loneliness and like you’re missing out by not being in a relationship. You just have to remind yourself that this is a time to nurture yourself, and that in itself is so precious. Thank you so much for sharing your experience with all of us 💛
I don’t usually comment on anything but you are such a beautiful and special person and I’m sure you know that but it needs to be said! This channel is my safe space and I’m learning that whatever happens in life everything will be okay. Thank you for sharing your journey of life 💕
💎 Aarrgghh sweet Jade. You just.... inspire me deeply. As a 24 year old -in her post burnout, heartbreak and spiritual era I resonate to your content so much. Your realness, rawness and your vulnerability in sharing these bits of yourself are so valuable. You've mentioned before how you feel the internet needs more realness (agreed) and I feel like you're a prime example of being the change you want to see (slay).
As someone who creates content too (on a VERY different scale and a different genre) I often overthink too on what to share, how to share that etc., how things are being perceived and if I'll be understood. But you're a beautiful reminder to me on how this intimacy can bring so much connection. Honestly.. can we just exchange digital friendship bracelets, sit on a bed in dim lighting (salt lamps & fairy lights) with hot tea, read tarot cards, philosophise about life, meditate and share our feelings?
💎 Aww your content looks so cool! 🧡
Thank you so much for this video. My breakup is 2 years ago and I still am not over it. Thank you so much for sharing. It helped me so much to accept my own feelings more. When I broke up I feel like a lot of people were like “yes but you are young …” “yes but you have your whole life before you …” “yes but but but …” I feel like partly why my healing process is taking so long is that I have the expectation that it should be ok by now. Which it is not. Actually I’m kind of proud that it’s taking so long, because it shows that I took this serious and it’s not as easy as everyone says. Actually kind of proud of myself
Hey! You may not hear this a lot, but how you feel is valid. Break ups are super hard, and to be honest, we can't control how we feel for someone else. It just happens. I bet you are doing great things for yourself and trying your best!
I personally broke up with someone who I knew I loved more than they loved me. It's been 5 months. Today is her birthday and it really sucks not to be with her. I think you have a wonderful perspective on how you feel, and I fear I may not be over this for a long time as well. I know I took my relationship very seriously for sure as well.
Getting over a relationship that meant so much to you is so hard. I hope this can get easier for both of us.
Jade, you are THE gem, you have no idea how much i needed this! 💎 It's crazy, because i'm on a long car ride rn (not driving myself) and i was feeling the post-breakup blues so intensely, and then my thoughts moved on to "i wonder how Jade is coping" and next thing i know, i get the notification for the most relatable video...! Thank you ❤️
Jade, you beautiful, kind soul!! You are a light in the world!! Thank you for sharing the deepest parts of you. You have no idea how many people you help unconsciously… sending you so much love❤
Your writing is beautiful and felt really relatable in a way that made me feel both sad and happy simultaneously. Thanks for your vulnerability, I think you touched a lot of people in a positive way 💕
your ring is so so lovely. it compliments your eyes in the prettiest way!
eeeep thank you so much!! my mum got it for me for my birthday and i love it so much
Jade your timing is soo good! I was just having a bad day , i totally lost all my motivation to keep going....... feeling very low today for some reason! .......but then you posted this video , i needed to hear this! You inspire me soo much ! 💗✨
As someone who lives in London, same age as you and someone who sees themselves as similar to you, I want you to know how strong you are❤️ I love how you embrace your vulnerability and there’s tremendous beauty and strength in accepting it and growing from it. We are all proud of you❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I bet you're a really nice person too💜💛💜
@@RikkeGade ❤️
Omg Jade you don’t know how much I needed to watch and see this video I’m going through the same same thing. I had this calling to break up with my ex because I was so stuck and stressed in life and the relationship was not going anywhere and things started to fall apart as expected. I went on long journey of healing and after a while I have visited family and I felt better as soon as i started living alone the blues were crazy and I blamed my self for feeling sad and I started regretting the decision again and felt so alone and I thought I’m not normal and something is wrong with me but after seeing this video I cried and cried feeling so relieved and supported. Thank you Jade and I’m sending you so much love 💎❤❤❤❤
Hi Jade. Thank you, first of all, for opening up to us. You are a true inspiration for out generation, an make the internet feel like a safe space, and not such a draining place. I am going through a tough growing up process (according to my psychologist) and it's so hard. I feel seen by you, and I love watching your videos. Would love to hug you right now. Thank you for everything, our jewell ;) 💎
These are my favourite kinds of videos from you jade! I love your honesty, it makes me feel so heard and understood. I've learnt how to sit with my uncomfortable emotions and find beauty in the fact that life is never constant. Thank you
That piece was beautifully written and straight from your soul. Thank you for daring to be so vulnerable in the harsh times we live in 💎
Jade showing off her crystals and tarot book is so cute and wholesome 🥰 spiritual girl era is here!! 💖✨💎
P.s. this is my favorite type of content of urs everrr
Wow, thank you so much for sharing you post breakup written piece. That was truly something special. Your use of language is so skilful but accessible, you truly have a gift!
💎 hi Jade! This is such a beautiful video (I’m obsessed with your writing!), thank you for being so genuine & open. I’m 20 and I’ve never been in a romantic relationship, so while I can’t relate to the roller coaster of going through a breakup, I can relate to the struggle of wanting to be simultaneously independent-to care for yourself-and to be cared for. I think your content really has a way of helping people feel connected through these types of shared experiences, and I hope reading the comments helps you feel less alone too 🫶🏻
Hi Jade! It really does feel like I am catching up with my friend when I watch your videos. I loved listening to your writing, the way you use words, it was so beautiful and powerful.❤ It also brought me so many thoughts on my on life and dealing with both break-ups and loneliness. 💎💎❤
💎I absolutely adored this video Jade… the vulnerability you give us Jade, like we’re your close friends, is so honouring
And I just feel so deeply connected to you, and learning with you…. The whole section on spirituality and how you are entering this phase of your life is so eye-opening and just enhances my creative juices ten-fold, just purely by how the topics you bring up just expand my perspective… I just feel like anything is possible when I see you Jade💎
Thank u for sharing your journey with us my cutie Jade. You're glowing and I love you so much💕✨
You're a gem! 💎
no YOU're a gem!! you're always the cutest, thank you ily
Please publish this into a BOOK!!! Omg. Seriously Jade...
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Hi Jade! As always, such a beautiful video! The piece you read was mind-blowingly beautiful. It was raw, it was beautifully written, it contained bits and pieces of normal life layered with deep emotions and reflections. It was absolute art. I think it could even maybe deserve a whole video of its own. It was truly, truly beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing it!
I recently broke up with my boyfriend for similar reasons. He is an incredible person (emphasis on incredible) but this part of me kept getting louder and louder. I am having difficulties trying to not regret my choice to leave this person but to move forward and your video helped me put words on so many emotions. Thank you so much jade 💎
Thank you for your radical vulnerability, watching your videos is so healing in so many ways, every time. Thank you Jade
jade, to see you embrace the process makes me loves u more, you're doing an amazing job !! loads of love ❤
Jade! This is the first video of yours I've watched. I got goosebumps when you mentioned receiving The Artist's Way. Just while I heard your journal entry I thought to suggest this book to you. I have started the programme once before and abandoned it but I have just started it again this morning. One month ago I had a stroke; I'm young and it's been tough but I'm recovering well and decided now is the time to do the Artist's Way oncemore. I also love to write and I can not recommend it more to you or anyone how wants to start creating consistently! The fact I picked this book up again during a hard time and hearing how it arrived on your doorstep again shows me that this is a magical book. There is so much meaning to be found in the toughest stages of life. Good luck to you and everyone who is struggling 💜
Wow, thank you so much for sharing your story. I can’t imagine how difficult the stroke and your recovery has been 💛 I’m so glad The Artist’s Way has been so healing for you and this is even more inspiration for me to start the programme!! Lots of love
Jade, a huge thank you for always being so open and the most gorgeous representation of honesty and vulnerability. You can't even imagine how healing and relieving is to hear your thoughts and reflections. Please keep doing what you are doing, because you are doing it amazingly. A big hug from Argentina!💎
that blue crystal is beautiful !! your willingness to open up to yourself and the internet about this time in your life is a true gift 💎 thank you for being here :)
💎Wow! This is just an amazing video, it really feels like we are sharing life updates through FaceTime. Thank you for sharing Jade! The words at the end made me almost cry. As I'm now less than a month living on my on for university I understand certain feelings you are going through. The loneliness is sometimes unbearable but this little corner of the internet and your past videos have made me sit in de moment en take the time to feel all the feelings life throws at me right now. Thank you for being here💙
Gosh Jade, hearing you read your journal was so emotional and confronting but so beautifully written and cathartic. I’m dealing with so many big emotions as I’m going to university in September, and I’m not ready to leave school or my friends or my support system here. It’s so hard to process but you have made it so much easier. Now I’m off to find a journal, and buy some tarot cards. Love you! 💗 💎
Hi Jade, That piece you wrote and read..... I'm almost in tears right nowww.... Can relate to the feelings of a semi fresh heartbreak 😭
💎💎💎 I've been here since before your graduation journey and at that time i was graduating from high school, i graduated years later than most of my friends, they were already in their university era and i feel so behind in life ashamed and also that was when my depression started to worsen. After finishing high school i should have started university but i didn't, i spent a whole year rooting in bed speak to no one and processing a break up that I realised I never truly processed. It was devastating, it still feels like that most days
Thank you for being you and creating this space ❤
I am amazed by your authenticity and you inspire me to come to terms with my identity
it feels so hard to be yourself in the uncertainty of social life
there are so many things to keep up with everyday and you just feel somewhat broken
thank you Jade I am sending you all my love to you now❤
Hi Jade!! You have taught me so much ever since I watched one of your videos many years ago. You have amazing insight and are such a sweet and kind soul. I wish you the best and love you so much!! 💎❤
The part about craving your 16 year old independent self, heart untouched, safely in her books- felt that one back when I walked away from a tough relationship many years ago.
It's refreshing to see authenticity and vulnerability on yt. Keep staying true to yourself, Jade 💎
Jade, you are right that being an adult is quite stressful because you have take many responsibilities such as careers, shopping, and doing chores. I know because I find being an adult extremely stressful. I wish that I could go back to childhood years where I did not have to take any responsibilities and just be happy and play and not worry about getting diseases such as cancer. What you wrote was beautiful.
First of all, my best friend is going through a kind of similar situation now as you described. I send this to her, since I can only support, but not fully understand the feeling since I never experienced this. Hoping it'll help her
some things that help me during a breakup is fisical and mental: mental, get yourself into a new sport or activities that you enjoy, fisical, like getting new clothes or just a shirt that you really like and mentalize that it represent a new begining and whenever i use it it makes me feel better, this could apply to new decoration of your room or new lights. finally this tip will help a lot: whenever you remember something good about him o the things he did, immediatly think about the things you dont like about him, like: "oh i miss him because he .....,oh but he was so possesive and we only did the things that he wanted to do, so im glad we broke up, now i can go to that place by myself, or i dislike the way he talks because he thinks he is always right and doesnt value my opinions." i know that it is difficult but deep down you know you did the right thing, be proud of yourself
i hope my tips help enyone who is going through a rough time
💎 jadeeeee thank you so much for sharing these parts of your life with us!!! every time i watch one of your videos i feel so seen :)) i currently dealing with a question of spirituality and faith, but as a stem girlie it feels so counterintuitive to lean into that! it’s so nice to hear that we don’t have to pick one or the other but that whatever makes us happiest is the best choice
Beautiful writing 💙Thank you for sharing your human feelings in such a poetic way
that writing touched me so beautifully thank u for sharing jade
💎dear jade, thank you so so so much for what you're doing. you know, every time i watch your video i tear up, but those are tears from sheer happiness and solace from seeing how strongly you react to everything that comes your way and how you stay positive no matter what happens. you've taught me so many things awww. sending you rays of warm sunshine🥺💗☀
Wow, Jade. Your writing is beautiful and really transports the listener into what you're feeling. Great work
💎💎💎💎 u r my literal teacher and mentor and therapist and just a girl whose honesty and openness i adore sm !
gahhhh thank u thank u 🥺
In awe of how you write your mind wanderings and happenings so well
Thank you so much for sharing this! It takes so much courage to be a real human on the Internet.
I’m so grateful I discovered your channel when I was 16 - I moved countries (Russia to Spain) and didn’t know how to study in the new system. You helped me so much with your tips back then.
Now I’m in London, 24 as well, went through very very tough times (loneliness, severe financial difficulties, depression etc) both in Spain and the UK and now found peace here in a crazy always moving London. There is truly so much power in how things change in life, especially how our perspectives on what it means to be here as a human being change as well.
You are wonderful and thank you again for sharing your life with us. I just want to send you lots of love from the very depth of my heart❤️
Jade!!!! Every upload you do makes me absolutely swell with excitement and I am just so thankful for your insight and reflection and vulnerability on this lil corner on the internet ❤ I’ll be in London at the end of June and it makes me so happy to know I’ll temporarily share a city with you! I’m about to enter my 20s and it’s so enlightening to hear your reflections on growing pains of this period of life 🦋✨💎sending you so much love!!
This video is so precious to me Jade. Your courage to just be you, to show authenticity and vunerability on social media is something so precious to me. Really you are such a kind and lovely human 💕 Send you lots of love and let's go spirituality!! 💎💎💎!!
PS: I recently read your book which I believe is indeed the best study guide I could have ever needed because of how great it was written. I wish every student would read it because of how amazing it really is. They would learn so much. Thank you for writting it!!
Growth is not intuitive, not linear, not always beautiful and it does come from discomfort. Thank you for sharing your journey, which sometimes means we have to take three or four steps back to be able to take one step forward. Thank you for not just sharing the one step forward. It's up to us how we learn from the setbacks and be brave to reach new lands. You're a force to be reckoned with 💎
Vulnerable videos are great; but I felt I should comment on this... I think the idea of "feminine energy" and "masculine energy" is the opposite of feminism. There's a dangerous strand of "spirituality" that looks like empowerment but it's actually just reaffirming sexist ideas about gender binaries as if they are inevitable, whereas they are just our current social order, and part of gender liberation is getting rid of these notions that put people in a box.
(There's more nuance than that but this is just a short online comment so that's the best I've got.)
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I can definitely see this argument!! But I see it as more of a yin (traditionally feminine) and yang (trad. masculine) that we all possess and isn’t connected to one’s gender. Everyone’s goal, regardless of their gender, should be to balance feminine and masculine energy. I don’t think one type of energy is dominant or more important; they’re both powerful and necessary. To me, femininity is about embracing softness, healing, play, creativity and courageous vulnerability, while masculine energy is about challenge, striving, healthy competition, motion etc. Men need to cultivate feminine energy just as much as women need to own masculine energy. I’ll definitely think more about how they perpetuate existing gender binaries!! I’ve also never resonated with the strand of spirituality that talks about “dark femininity” or how it shows up in relationships etc. But my current definition has served me in my thinking so far 🦋 thank u for sharing!! x
Thank you! I felt like that too. Terms like "feminine and masculine energy" can be so dangerous. There's nothing wrong with wanting to rest and not wanting to hustle. But labelling rest as feminine and work as masculine just upholds sexist, patriarchal stereotypes. These terms get used by the alt right to promote the opposite of feminism, we shouldn't use them.
@@UnJadedJade Thanks for giving it some thought and a reply :)
Here's my further thoughts, about separating what is good and what is oppressive from what you say.
I agree that we should balance different types of energy, and that neither are more important, and agree with lots that you say! Lots of thinking is like this, some good and some bad, or a good surface hiding something rotten underneath. It's the gender essentialising nature of it that I think is bad.
The idea that men need "feminine energy" and women need "masc energy" -- I agree with what it's about. Women should be strong and courageous and so on; men should have calm and caring and so on. So this aspect of it is good for empowerment and challenging gender norms and move us to a better place.
But at the same time, this masks entrenched sexism. why is being dominant seen as "masculine energy", why is being gentle seen as "feminine energy"? This treats the gender roles that we have as being essential to gender. But we see cultures where women are typically strong and commanding, and cultures where men are more calm and gentle. It's our social ideas projected onto "nature" to reinforce our social ideas.
(And also it reproduces the idea of the gender binary, instead of more fluid and free ideas. Opposite of queer, in other words)
So I think we would do better to think of these different types of energy and finding balance without gender essentialising nonsense! Take the good ideas and shed the bad.
Hope those further thoughts are welcome
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(There is also a difference between what this thinking means for men and women under patriarchy, but this has become too much of an essay as is...)
this is something I thought about too - I've been seeing so much of this language of "divine feminine", "feminine energy", etc being used to explicitly say that women's natural place is in submission to men, and that rest = feminine and work = masculine, that women = private, men = public. it just doesn't quite sit right, and it feels like a weird rebrand of really harmful gender roles that we just managed to start freeing ourselves from. Would be super curious to hear Jade chat about this aspect and this nuance in a future video, since I know it doesn't represent spirituality as a whole - it'd be interesting to hear her perspective on it.
🪬🧿 Thank you Jade for being your authentic, vulnerable self! It inspires me everytime I watch your videos. You're a beautiful human being! ❤
Love from the Netherlands (from Friesland!)
Oh Jade ♾️ the heart takes time to heal … and the triggers are everywhere and the good moments just replaying … what a great catch up with YOU ! ♥️loads of love and 💎💎💎
I love coming back to your videos about self growth, feeling unsure and healing, they help me so much. Thank you Jade.
❤thank you for the video and bravery to be so open and sharing personal journey online.
Also, I just love how you make even things completely outside of my interest, seem fascinating. I never thought of being into it, but hearing you talk I can see what you see there - how beautiful and unique natures creations can be. Architecture of color and light 💎
You are a diamond, healing is a long and not straightforward process but you are a queen and you will get through. Wishing for you to experience your new rebirth with so much joy and happiness
Jade..we are in this together..I love ur authenticity..been following you for so long and so proud of how far you've came..sending you soo much love❤
Watching this is reminding me of how well I’m doing. My ex and I split up just over 2 months ago (he was emotionally abusive and I found out he was cheating on me), but I was unhappy for months before that. I’ve felt soo free since breaking up with him. I’ve been doing so well, I’ve been making new friends, travelling to new places, doing things out of my comfort zone. However there’s a lot of grief and sadness and anger - I still have nightmares where I relive what happened and it just makes me feel like I’m not healing. But this video has reminded me that it’s just all part of the process and I am healing, and feeling the pain of it doesn’t mean that I’m not. Thank you for being so vulnerable Jade ❤️
Hi Jade, I was waiting for your new video and can’t wait to watch it! ❤️
You helped me through a life changing journey the last few months and my little journal is full of quotes that you said. Your videos mean a lot. 🦋
💎 Jade you are so strong and incredible. Firstly, please please please please publish some of your writing. That journal entry was so raw and poetic and honest. Having been in your position, just over a year ago, it felt so powerful to hear that because it spoke to exactly how I felt at that time. Secondly, having been there, you are doing all the right things and how you are feeling is totally normal. Feeling like you want to be taken care of is so normal. Please try do things that care for yourself, treat yourself like you would do a friend going through the same thing. For me that was pampering, nice soaps, skincare, shower steamers, good music, curling up with a movie and snacks or a book and just letting myself take care of myself. It sounds silly but it truly helped because I slowly came to realise that I didn’t “need” a partner to look after me like that, I could do it for myself. Since then, I have found a wonderful partner who uplifts and supports me in every way, and while I “want” them to look after me, I still do not “need” them to do it for me as I have grown to care about myself enough to do that. I hope that makes sense? Just sending you so much love and strength during this time, with a promise that, as cliche as it sounds, it truly does get better ❤️🩹
What you just read was one of the most beautiful things I have ever heard ❤️
You are such a beautiful writer Jade, and thank you for sharing this, it will be relatable for so many people 💌
hi jade🦋 thank you for your honesty and willingness to share your thoughts and feelings so vulnerably - your words were beautiful and the leech metaphor was brilliant. you‘re such an inspiration to me and remind me to be kind to myself. sending you so much love and patience and good energy
💎 Jade, is so heart warming and at the same time refreshing, like swimming in the sea during a hot day, to be able to share in your vulnerability and this phase of your life💎
I've know about your channel for years now, but since the major focus of your content was academical, I'd always feel triggered to watch it, cause I've been having procrastination issues during my doctorate😖
But in this phase of your life, as you reconnect with yourself from the ground up, I'm grateful to witness it. I'm reconnecting with my spiritual side as well (trying to find a tarot deck cause the one I made and loved a few years back is starting to crumble😅), and tap into my inner child and higher self, learning about the flow of energy of the universe and all that good stuff so I can Manifest the life of my dreams and be content with my life in every phase❤️✨
Hope this phase and growth serves your better purpose❤️ the rain may make us long for the sun but without it there would be no flowers❤️
Love from Portugal ❤️💎
💎Love the raw honesty! I am not going through the exact same, but its a sort of break up with a lifestyle and community. Sending you a hug! 💎
The fact that your videos have timestamps makes me so happy for no reason. I never skip any parts of the video but their presence makes me happy
I love that you randomly got The Artist's Way! I own that book but have never started it. As a 34 year old who's also currently in a death/rebirth situation, I am so impressed and inspired by you! Sending you peace and light in your journey 🎉 (this is me shooting the peace and light to you from the USA haha)
2:15 am I hearing that right?? 😭
bruh i said pizza and snacks 😭
Hmmmm… yeah i had to replay that too. Of course you can have that thing with others but still with people you dont know anything about…
LMAO i didn't even notice how that sounded-
Hahaha same I had to replay that 😂😂😂
@@UnJadedJade OMG I WAS SHOCKED 😭
In a world that is go go go and everyone in their own bubble with busyness of their own lives, consumerism, distractions your videos are such a lovely break from that. I am going through my own spiritual journey after dealing with anxiety/panic which was wake up call from my own distractions and busyness. It was message from my body telling me I needed to stop and I needed desparately to pay attention to myself in very intimate and real way, which meant facing my difficult and uncomfortable emotions. Your videos are such blessing because this journey can feel so isolating especially in western society, you show me that I am not alone. 💎
Watching this to have a calm sweet night it's Likes having a late night talk with jade.
I'm Feeling listening to a friend ❤
You dated someone for three years and then ended it over a phone call? You didn't talk in person?
And this person did not hurt or betray you? They did not mistreat you? And you still love and miss him? And you feel like it was a dream relationship you always wanted?
I feel like not all the details have been provided. Otherwise, this is some real narcissism modern relationship stuff. It's almost like because our generation lives in the safest time, that we have to go and create dramas to feel important and busy.
And if there was a reason for a relationship break down (you fell out of love, or they mistreated you in some way, or there were clashes that were not going to work etc), then you should probably disclose that. Otherwise the idea that people are 'randomly' going to be broken up with by people who 'really love them' is a dangerous notion to normalise.
Masquerading discarding someone and running away as self development is a joke. Did you two try couples therapy? Did you talk it out? Did communicate with the person you invested 3 years into? That's self-development. That's growth.
I can't agree more with u. I hope there was a real reasonable reason behind her decision
I am currently on a gap year and I always used to place my own self worth in my grades, my logic and my own professional development. the pursuit of romance felt useless to me. just like you, I got three a stars at A Level and placed a lot of value in my own educational pursuits. over the course of this gap year, its like ive finally managed to come into contact with my emotional side, and ive started to appreciate the importance of having people around. watching your videos is so refreshing and I relate to you so much :) keep inspiring people Jade
aw, im in this in between of looking for my first career job & waiting around until i get hired. however, I'm not waiting around. I like to volunteer, go to writing workshops, I've been dating, and trying to incorporate whimsy in this really hard time. it has helped, A LOT. you and the girlies in the comments section remind me I'm not alone even in this unsure time. it gives me the faith to think ill find something where im looking. big hugs to anyone reading this!
Jane, I'm so grateful for your videos. Sometimes, when I had a bad day or when my anxiety is kicking in, I just come here and listen to you and feel like myself again. Just like a little catch up with a person that I truly respect :) Everything is going to be fine, you're strong enough, we all are ❤💎
Theres something so beautiful and pure about raw spoken poetry ❤️
I'm feeling honored watching these videos cuz Jade trusted us enough to read her journal out loud for us. I'm rooting for you & I hope you'll feel better soon.
💎💎💎💎💎this video was so wholesome. The way you read your journal was amazing. I could feel every emotion through your words. It could be hard to put these things out in public but it is helpful for so Many people who are going through the same phase in their lives. I wish you all the happiness in the world. Thanks for putting out this video❤