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Feeling the Pain of Our Neighbor
Sometimes our pain can be so great that we no longer have hope. It’s in these times that our soul dims, our spirit is hamstrung, and our heart darkens in ways where the promise of tomorrow seems like a dream, not a reality.When I personally found myself in this state of the deepest pain I had ever experienced, I received a loan, a loan of hope. I still receive hope from amazing, beautiful people each day. The beauty of these loans is that those who have extended such relief do not expect me to pay them back personally. Rather, they have encouraged me to continue expressing what I have learned and how I have grown on my own personal journey to others who are experiencing profound pain themselves.It is these beautiful people who have become my family, my community, and in many ways, my hope as partners in this great journey. It is the profound beauty and kindness of their hearts and actions that keep me going. Their path and actions inspire me to try to be a better person and to give my own heart and energy to those who cannot yet proceed confidently with their power alone. I am reminded of this often when I feel down and somehow have the opportunity to shine a small amount of light on the path of someone who is standing in darkness.Perhaps that is the takeaway: none of us should be alone, and as long as we are open to accepting help in new and unexpected ways, none of us will be alone. #pain #community #communitysupport #kindness #powerofpositivity #exjwhelp #exjwsthink #exjw
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Відео

Letters From Fans : Episode 1
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Every once in a while I get a beautiful message like this telling me how to improve my life! Yay for the internet! #letters #satire #feedback #clapback #lgbt #lgbtqrights #comingout #mentalhealthmatters #boundaries
Hi my night shift workers! #nightshift
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Hi my night shift workers! Heading into work and I feel a bit of peace! I always have such anxiety before work, but I’m really trying to focus on my heart (I have heart issues) and reducing my stress! I just wanted to say hello when I was in such a good frame of mind! #NightShiftWorkers #NightShiftLife #NightShiftRoutine #WorkAnxiety #ManagingAnxiety #HeartHealth #StressReduction #PeacefulMinds...
Paris 2004
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Since Paris is on everyone’s mind. I had to go back and find my pics and videos from when I was 17 and in Europe. The beginning of my wandering and wondering. 🙂 #babymatt #travel #paris
Resilient Humans #10 : Leave Others With Smile
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Best advice I ever received! "Focus on other people and ask yourself what steps you can take to make a person smile and happy, even if it's for just that moment or that day. Make it your goal to leave your conversation with them feeling better than when the conversation started." #intentionschallenge #intentionalcommunity #buildingcommunity #mindfulness #mindful #intentionalliving #intentions #...
Resilient Humans #09 Coming Out : Part 2
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Coming Out : Part 2 Please share this with anyone you feel may benefit. Mental health is probably the most important thing in my life. Access to mental health is so needed in this world. If you know someone who needs help FIND help for them. There are so many resources available, no one needs to feel alone! I know I am not expressing everything correctly in this video so please show me some gra...
Resilient Humans #08 Coming Out : Part 1
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Coming Out : Part 1 Please share this with anyone you feel may benefit. Mental health is probably the most important thing in my life. Access to mental health is so needed in this world. If you know someone who needs help FIND help for them. There are so many resources available, no one needs to feel alone! I know I am not expressing everything correctly in this video so please show me some gra...
Resilient Humans #07 Flash Backs
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I tried a powerful exercise today, bear with me. Lol & I'm a huge fan of the Marvel universe, Wandavision touched my heart in so many different ways. What complex characters for that genre of entertainment! I wish you and everyone a wonderful day and success for whatever journey you are on! #exjw #exjwsupport #exjehovahswitness #jehovah #support #supportgroups #mindfulness #mindful #beyourself ...
Resilient Humans #06 My Thought Process
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*Posting this late because my account was new and I couldnt upload the entire video* Hi Everyone, I wanted to post a follow up to my first video and say thank you! Also I wanted to express what I was planning on doing with this channel and the kind of energy that I'm hoping to express in future videos! I'm all about growing. Please subscribe or follow! #exjw #exjwsupport #exjehovahswitness #jeh...
Resilient Humans #05 Making New Connections
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Replying to @ jilley484 #exjw #exjwsupport #exjwtok #exjwstories #exjwtiktok #jw #jehovahswitnesses #exjehovahswitness #apostate #exmo #religioustrauma #religionisascam #exchristian #churchcorruption #highcontrolgroups
Resilient Humans #04 Making New Connections
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From the Archive: Resilient Humans - November 28, 2022 Replying to @ freedomblossom... #exjw #exjwsupport #exjwtok #exjwstories #exjwtiktok #jw #jehovahswitnesses #exjehovahswitness #apostate #exmo #religioustrauma #religionisascam #exchristian #churchcorruption #highcontrolgroups 2022-11-28
Resilient Humans #02 Making New Connections
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From the Archive: Resilient Humans - November 28, 2022 Replying to @ 23pigs #suppport #supportgroups #highcontrolgroups #highcontrol #jehovah #jehovahswitness #jehovahswitnesses #watchtowergrief #watchtowerbibleandtractsociety #exjw #exjwsupport #exjwhumor #exjwsurvivor #exjworg #exjws #heartbroken #heartbreak #heartbreakanniversary 2022-11-28 l
Resilient Humans #01 My Breaking Point
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Resilient Humans #01 My Breaking Point
I have air tags on everything because I lose literally everything!
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I have air tags on everything because I lose literally everything!
Good Morning! Greetings from Washington DC, and the White House!
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Good Morning! Greetings from Washington DC, and the White House!
Pride United
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Pride United
Poetry: Pride United
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Poetry: Pride United
Happy Sperm Donor Day
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Happy Sperm Donor Day
Lychee Lesson
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Lychee Lesson
Old Glory, Old Glory
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Old Glory, Old Glory
Daily Journal Incoming
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Daily Journal Incoming
Journey Through Time: Rediscovering Sequoia National Park with Cherished Memories
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Journey Through Time: Rediscovering Sequoia National Park with Cherished Memories
Fountains at the Bellagio
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Fountains at the Bellagio
McDonald Creek (Glacier National Park)
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McDonald Creek (Glacier National Park)
Ayres Natural Bridge Park
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Ayres Natural Bridge Park
Garden Creek Falls
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Garden Creek Falls
Mountain Streams! Casper Mountain
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Mountain Streams! Casper Mountain
Old Faithful - Yellowstone National Park
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Old Faithful - Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone Mud “Volcano”
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Yellowstone Mud “Volcano”
Yellowstone Falls at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
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Yellowstone Falls at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @LandonOakley-d9c
    @LandonOakley-d9c 2 місяці тому

    Hey Matt, I worked with you at walkill back in 07/08, I'd love to get in touch again.

    • @matthew
      @matthew 2 місяці тому

      Hey friend! Shoot me an email with your contact info web@mattdobbins.com

  • @danutat9915
    @danutat9915 2 місяці тому

    Respect for your honesty and vulnerability. God bless ❤🙏🇺🇸🇨🇦

    • @matthew
      @matthew 2 місяці тому

      Thank you my friend. That means a lot.

  • @xaviersimon547
    @xaviersimon547 2 місяці тому

    My pleasure! If you ever need an online buddy to trade war stories, you're welcome to chat with me. I have very few friends and would like to chat with someone who understands the struggles of our lifestyle. I was raised pentecostal where they shout and spoke in tounges, so you can only imagine. Lol 😊

  • @xaviersimon547
    @xaviersimon547 2 місяці тому

    I completely understand! Love your video! I was put through gay conversion therapy, and I still to this have flashbacks with depression and anxiety. Now i am on meds, and I feel so much better. I wish you all the best in life! Stay strong.😊

    • @matthew
      @matthew 2 місяці тому

      Thank you my friend! 💙I appreciate you sharing that with me too!

  • @MonieMarie-qm1kc
    @MonieMarie-qm1kc 2 місяці тому

    I ❤ a good storm!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾love that you walking lol from Chicago

    • @matthew
      @matthew 2 місяці тому

      Midwesterners gotta be midwesterners lol

  • @DeniseHedberg66
    @DeniseHedberg66 2 місяці тому

    Kids that age think a person is OLD at 30. I don't think they realize what a lifetime is exactly. An adult looks at a 10 year old as a child- always. When I was 30, I thought back to my 18-year-old self and realized even in 18 I was very young. Now that I'm in my late '50s, I look back at my 30-year-old self, but see I was an adult even though I wasn't experienced. I don't think any person at all under the age of 20 should be allowed to make a decision that will last a lifetime. It's a setup for failure. Period.

    • @matthew
      @matthew 2 місяці тому

      It’s just unfathomable!

  • @theamazingbiff
    @theamazingbiff 2 місяці тому

    My life began the day I walked away from Christianity. Not JW, but I still feel solidarity. I hope you find a better peace, because you deserve it. 🥰

    • @matthew
      @matthew 2 місяці тому

      I’m glad you found a better place!

    • @theamazingbiff
      @theamazingbiff 2 місяці тому

      @@matthew Likewise!

  • @CLARKTESTTAPES
    @CLARKTESTTAPES 3 місяці тому

    This is why in the United States of America the pride community is so hated and made a joke for how much they are given exceptions to rules and what is offensive

  • @veronicasain4734
    @veronicasain4734 4 місяці тому

    🎉🎉🎉🎉😂😂😂 wow

  • @magic_shop4144
    @magic_shop4144 6 місяців тому

    It's so pretty 😍

  • @tatonkatatonka
    @tatonkatatonka Рік тому

    🙋‍♀️ Hello Matthew I remember back in 1970. I was 12 We used to be able to get closer to every thing As sideways were much closer to what ever we were looking at I have many of my Dad super 8. Movies showing every thing In 2005 i took a good friend of mine to Yellowstone And we had a blast Thanks for sharing your video Brings back a lot of childhood and adult memories From Alberta, Canada 🇨🇦

  • @LawNerd23
    @LawNerd23 Рік тому

    When people hold the door open for me, I turn toward them and say thank you. I usually get a nod or smile and that's enough for me.

  • @LawNerd23
    @LawNerd23 Рік тому

    Thank you for capturing this wonderful moment.

    • @matthew
      @matthew Рік тому

      Thank you my friend!

  • @Xray_3051
    @Xray_3051 Рік тому

    You brought bear spray right, cause I think you got a problem

  • @teamgert
    @teamgert Рік тому

    If single, how??

  • @teamgert
    @teamgert Рік тому

    On my bucket list

    • @matthew
      @matthew Рік тому

      You gotta get there!

  • @teamgert
    @teamgert Рік тому

    Never been. Thanks for sharing

  • @teamgert
    @teamgert Рік тому

    Pure judgment lol 😂

  • @trexmaniac4
    @trexmaniac4 Рік тому

    Nowadays its more of an expected thing instead of a nice gesture to hold the door if you see someone close enough that the door would still be closing on them as their getting there, because it makes it harder to push back, so most peoppe just go 'uh-huh' or 'no problem' even though nearly everybody still says thank you Edit: not to mention i dont really see a lot of people using youre welcome much at all and using alternatives, probably just a culture shift too because most of the people that are willing to help you out of the blue just see it as human decency to help

  • @kylor7962
    @kylor7962 Рік тому

    😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😜😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍🥰😍😍🥰😍😇🥰🥰🥰😍😍😍🥰😍😍😍😍😍😍🥰😇😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

  • @kylor7962
    @kylor7962 Рік тому

    😃

  • @Alan-rt1of
    @Alan-rt1of Рік тому

    Bruh

  • @matthew
    @matthew Рік тому

    In fact, kids probably shouldn’t have them at all. 😂 Literally just found this out.

  • @thesketchwizard6406
    @thesketchwizard6406 2 роки тому

    wow so beautiful 😍

  • @OreMan
    @OreMan 2 роки тому

    Beautiful nature 👍

  • @naturewalks
    @naturewalks 2 роки тому

    Amazing video.

    • @matthew
      @matthew 2 роки тому

      Thank you very much ❤️

    • @matthew
      @matthew 2 роки тому

      Please share it if you can. I’d love to get some likes, I haven’t been posting for a few years, so I’m kinda out of the loop with followers and such.