Thank you for making and sharing such a beautiful video and message. Everything you said deeply resonated with me- I tried to be the best at everything and achieve everything in order to find some sort of salvation from where I came from and who I am. It worked for a while but it wasn’t long before I began to suffer underneath the pressure and high bars I’ve set for myself. I told myself I was a good student, then nearly failed a class, told myself I was a writer and didn’t write much for a year. When I first read the bell jar this may, the fig tree hit me like a fright train and I’ve been reflecting on it ever since. I felt helpless watching all the aspects of my constructed identity I clung on to turn to dust. Since then, I’ve come to view the fallen figs as nourishment for whatever life you naturally step into next, taking the hope or the drive from one thing and applying it to my current circumstances, not letting the fig fall in vain. The unrealized dreams still have meaning, otherwise you wouldn’t have dreamt them in the first place. You always have time to start over and create something new. Looking forward to watching more of your videos and what you do next. Keep up the good work!
Well said! 100 percent agree with the sentiment that our unrealized dreams continue to hold meaning. Thank you for the kind words, as well as sharing your experience. :)
Your video is amazing, you def deserve more attention! this feeling has haunted me since graduating hs, Sylvia Plath described the dread and horror of it perfectly and you managed to soothe it, by making people feel not alone and bringing us to think about what really matters on our day to day. It’s not easy living in a world that wants to capitalize us and keeps us thinking about success instead of happiness.
you just described so many emotions I've always felt but could never quite put into words. you seem like the type of person I would love to sit at a cafe and talk about life with hahaha. this was such a great and beautifully crafted video :)
I’m so glad to hear this! Thank you for the kind words, as well as taking the time to watch and comment-I appreciate it! (Also, sitting in cafes and philosophizing with friends is one of my favorite activities, ha! :))
I just finished the bell jar today and have struggled with academic validation my whole life as a dyslexic kid. This is such a great commentary on the poem that like you said haunts people (i am people) still today. You are a gifted artist and this is beautifully said.
I stumbled upon this video. I had a pretty difficult time the paste days, because I am going through a lot of changes and your words were excactly what I needed to hear today! Thank you!
I REALLY LOVE THIS CINEMATIC EXPERIENCE AND THE WAY YOU PUT IT INTO WORDS. I REALLY FELT WHAT YOU FEEL AND IT IS SO DEEP, SO BEAUTIFULLY INSPIRING. I studied medicine just to see what my abilities can do and it turns out i don't like it at all. I just chose medicine to validate myself and also my family, as time goes by it slowly ruins my whole being because the things that I want to be was never gonna provide me for my every day life and it still haunts me.
Thank you for the kind words and taking the time to watch--I appreciate it! I'll have to agree that it's tough when the expectations we set for ourselves-or that others set for us-don't align with what truly fulfills us. My hope is that you'll be able to continue looking for ways in your life outside of medicine to gradually get closer to healing your being. Best, Levi
I was feeling distressed and overwhelmed. After watching this video of yours I feel a different kind of peace. I don't really know how to explain it. It's amazing how deeply you have felt this. I am sorry that you had to go through bullying. Thank you for making this video.
Thank you for sharing that. I'm glad the video offered some peace. It means a lot! And thanks for the kind words-it’s a bummer so many of us have to go through hardships.
What a kind video. Thank you for taking time to articulate and share. The yearning toward other potential identities is something a past self has felt so deeply. Such a dreadful feeling when in decision paralysis, particularly when the need to achieve status and adequacy is involved. The thought of identity being temporal and in constantly in flux feels so reassuring. love more that it can come through intention, focus and love itself. Hope you have a beautiful day
Wow, thank you so much--this made my day! I appreciate you taking the time to watch my video and write out such a thorough response! I hope you have a wonderful day, too! :)
i felt a similar visceral reaction when i first read the same passage about figs from the bell jar, it was a indescribable feeling i am totally in awe with the way you voiced your thoughts , it was gorgeous ,truly riveting
Thanks for this lovely video, and the shots of Knight Library, the coast, and the Willamette.
Thanks for watching! And you bet--Oregon is such a beautiful place! :)
Thank you for making and sharing such a beautiful video and message. Everything you said deeply resonated with me- I tried to be the best at everything and achieve everything in order to find some sort of salvation from where I came from and who I am. It worked for a while but it wasn’t long before I began to suffer underneath the pressure and high bars I’ve set for myself. I told myself I was a good student, then nearly failed a class, told myself I was a writer and didn’t write much for a year. When I first read the bell jar this may, the fig tree hit me like a fright train and I’ve been reflecting on it ever since. I felt helpless watching all the aspects of my constructed identity I clung on to turn to dust. Since then, I’ve come to view the fallen figs as nourishment for whatever life you naturally step into next, taking the hope or the drive from one thing and applying it to my current circumstances, not letting the fig fall in vain. The unrealized dreams still have meaning, otherwise you wouldn’t have dreamt them in the first place. You always have time to start over and create something new.
Looking forward to watching more of your videos and what you do next. Keep up the good work!
Well said! 100 percent agree with the sentiment that our unrealized dreams continue to hold meaning. Thank you for the kind words, as well as sharing your experience. :)
Your video is amazing, you def deserve more attention! this feeling has haunted me since graduating hs, Sylvia Plath described the dread and horror of it perfectly and you managed to soothe it, by making people feel not alone and bringing us to think about what really matters on our day to day. It’s not easy living in a world that wants to capitalize us and keeps us thinking about success instead of happiness.
Thank you! I’m happy to hear this video resonated with you.
you just described so many emotions I've always felt but could never quite put into words. you seem like the type of person I would love to sit at a cafe and talk about life with hahaha. this was such a great and beautifully crafted video :)
I’m so glad to hear this! Thank you for the kind words, as well as taking the time to watch and comment-I appreciate it!
(Also, sitting in cafes and philosophizing with friends is one of my favorite activities, ha! :))
your filmmaking is amazing and you seem so intelligent, kind and humble
Thank you so much for the kind words! I appreciate it!
I just finished the bell jar today and have struggled with academic validation my whole life as a dyslexic kid. This is such a great commentary on the poem that like you said haunts people (i am people) still today. You are a gifted artist and this is beautifully said.
Thank you for sharing a snippet of how this resonated with you, and thank you so much for the kind words! I appreciate it! :)
I stumbled upon this video. I had a pretty difficult time the paste days, because I am going through a lot of changes and your words were excactly what I needed to hear today! Thank you!
I wish you the best of luck! I'm glad to hear that my words resonated with you.
Also, thank you for taking the time to watch! :)
I REALLY LOVE THIS CINEMATIC EXPERIENCE AND THE WAY YOU PUT IT INTO WORDS. I REALLY FELT WHAT YOU FEEL AND IT IS SO DEEP, SO BEAUTIFULLY INSPIRING.
I studied medicine just to see what my abilities can do and it turns out i don't like it at all. I just chose medicine to validate myself and also my family, as time goes by it slowly ruins my whole being because the things that I want to be was never gonna provide me for my every day life and it still haunts me.
Thank you for the kind words and taking the time to watch--I appreciate it!
I'll have to agree that it's tough when the expectations we set for ourselves-or that others set for us-don't align with what truly fulfills us. My hope is that you'll be able to continue looking for ways in your life outside of medicine to gradually get closer to healing your being.
Best,
Levi
I was feeling distressed and overwhelmed. After watching this video of yours I feel a different kind of peace. I don't really know how to explain it. It's amazing how deeply you have felt this. I am sorry that you had to go through bullying. Thank you for making this video.
Thank you for sharing that. I'm glad the video offered some peace. It means a lot! And thanks for the kind words-it’s a bummer so many of us have to go through hardships.
Beautiful video man
thanks for watching!
What a kind video. Thank you for taking time to articulate and share. The yearning toward other potential identities is something a past self has felt so deeply. Such a dreadful feeling when in decision paralysis, particularly when the need to achieve status and adequacy is involved. The thought of identity being temporal and in constantly in flux feels so reassuring. love more that it can come through intention, focus and love itself. Hope you have a beautiful day
Wow, thank you so much--this made my day! I appreciate you taking the time to watch my video and write out such a thorough response! I hope you have a wonderful day, too! :)
i felt a similar visceral reaction when i first read the same passage about figs from the bell jar,
it was a indescribable feeling
i am totally in awe with the way you voiced your thoughts ,
it was gorgeous ,truly riveting
thank you!
This is beautiful, thank you for these insights!
Thank you! I appreciate it, and I'm glad you enjoyed. :)
Your cinematography and insights will haunt me as the book haunted you, thank you for this masterpiece!! Can’t wait for the day your work blows up
Wow, thank you for the kind words--I really appreciate it! :)
This is amazing, thank you.
Thank you! I appreciate it!
no way you've 18 subs. thats crazy to me, cause this video was so good!!
Thank you for the kind words-I appreciate it!!
Thank you for this!
Thank you for watching! 🙏🏼
Thank you for this! I needed it. Your insights are brilliant.
Thank you for watching!