"No one ever gets anywhere important in one go. We have to be able to forgive ourselves for our first drafts." Holy cow this quote is relevant to me. My favorite video from you guys in a while. Please keep up the good work!
This video is beautiful. Rejection and failure are hard to accept, but when you do accept it as part of life, you see it as something beautiful. A journey of battles to reach victory, not a journey of despair.
Every video that you guys make is a confort to me. I love to know that i'm not the only one who thinks and questions the very basic human condition, the little feellings in our daily routine. Thank you guys from Brazil!
Unexpectedly cried watching this. It feels so seen knowing that you have power, you ultimately create meaning in your life. No matter the challenges. Akin to an artist or author that creates a piece of art and shows to the public after many attempts behind the scenes without others knowledge. Whatever reason family, culture, religion, gender, social class, sexual orientation that is independent of your self prescribed identities that make you as an individual you, like your decisions, inner self reflections, etc. As a young person, its so easy to do what is safe, what gains you acceptance from ppl around you. But to be yourself. That honestly takes not just time. It sometimes means messing up. I just turned 27. And something I learned paradoxically is the process and adventure of maturing but most of all unlearning things actually help to be more of who and where you want to be. Some get there quick, others more time. The results of things we did in our lives got us to where we are today. There is no perfect life. Perfect decision. That is not say take life trivially, but the narrative of one's life value is unique. Its not staight forward and its difficult to know whats the proper decision. That is your judgment and honestly thats terrifying but also amazing. Why? Because with more experience and mishaps you become a more effective and decisive and competent you. Not judging your life based off an ideal stranger's life crafted on social, not your parents, peers, or community. Life is a creative endeavor not a scientific measurement not can a robot replace you as a human being as a whole be better at who you are. Being a better you is all you can create to do, hopefully the product is fun, functional, and sharing and collabing w others is mutually inspirational thru lifes that is layered with struggles and emotions but as well as love
I spent nearly one and a half hour translating your video into my mother tounge- vietnamese as your video was so inspiring and meaningful. Please approve my translation, I put so much hope in it
Hi, Thank you! I really needed this today.I'm sick, needing a kidney transplant and on dialysis,I'm living with my sister and her family for the moment but she's decided to kick me out. So I'm having to go to the government welfare office this morning to apply for help. I was our Mother's caregiver for twenty five years after she was hit by a drunk driver and permanently disabled. After she passed I got sick and now when I'm the one that needs help,I'm made to feel like an unwanted burden. People keep telling me it's her problem and not me, but it still hurts to feel so easily discarded. Trying to tell my story to myself in a positive light. Hope it works:/ Thanks.
I used hesitate to watch these videos because the truths within them seemed too harsh for me to take anything from. However, I feel finding this channel was one of the best things I discovered on the internet. These videos are so informative and straight forward, but still offers a profound simplicity. Your videos have impacted me just after a couple months of watching these videos! Thank you.
The only thing I feel like saying, is that the way you talk to yourself makes all the difference. And I'm usually very hard on myself, so I'm not saying it's easy. But once you start doing it, once you start accepting and loving your story, it will get easier and easier.
As a clinical psychologist who uses Narrative Therapy I am so so so glad you did this video following the Freudian and old school psychological models often used as frameworks for life change and relationships. Please use Micheal Whites work for more of this! There is much knowledge to be used which takes into account the socio political, cultural and economic contexts in a time that the popular pop psychology (which is arguably neoliberal and in favour of getting people back to work, like CBT approaches) is everywhere on the internet! David Smail called it "magical voluntarism" i.e. The fallacy that we have the ability to magic ourselves out of the inequality, oppression, deprecation and existential angst without material resources such as access to education or social support, therefore blaming the individual for their own misery. To take it to the next level we can co-author our lives together in groups of people with shared values which can liberate, aka liberation psychology and the work of Paulo Freire & Nacho Martin-Baro. Just like collectives such as Buddhists have done for many years before their knowledge was appropriated and sold back to them. Look forward to more videos bringing these ideas to the Everyman. Thank you !!! Dane
Thank you Alain De Botton. Your voice is so compassionate, and your message so sincere. So happy to live on this time of humanity when we can reach wise people at the other side of the planet by just a simple click. I feel truly lucky
Thank you for making this video on the right time for my life, last night I'm contemplating on why I was keep on being rejected on any job interview, my papers where rejected yesterday as well. I'm thinking on giving up again or just push through this. My perseverance is waning, my prayers are now a shout of plea rather than faith, I know deapair won't lead me to anya good, but I just want to have a peaceful and kind work environment but even that is difficult to find. I'm crying.
30 yo: This is more like it. 40 yo: I will define what I want and get it 50 yo: That's it? Everything I wanted is anticlimactic compared to working for it. What now...stand around with hands in pockets? BORING. 60 yo: See what is precious and value it. Think "How the hell am I 60. I feel pretty much as I did at 21, except I have learned a few things. I worry that mine bones are about to get creaky. If time actually goes this fast, I could be dead in what seems like 10 minutes. Damn." ... ? Damn. ;)
I love the style of this video. It makes me feel like I am being read to. It feels like a bedtime picture book for grown ups, where complicated problems are clearly stated and placed within a safely viewed but whole and honest construct. I appreciate these videos and the time I spend with them daily.
This is so true, we must learn from our mistakes, some that we control other we can't. We must know that we are all incredible beings. We are masterpieces of the universe.
I am convinced that the producer of these videos has had compassion instilled in their core being to a depth that is quite remarkable. Thank you for sharing your compassion, wisdom, and knowledge.
I simply cannot get enough of these inspirational videos. After watching a marathon of these videos, I gained much confidence to believe how my suppressed negative thoughts are definitely worth challenging. This is life changing! Thank you!
This video made me tear up a little. It's very crucial to remember we are not our own enemy and treat ourselves kindly. This serves as an educational reminder, as well as shedding light on our outlook of life itself. Thank you.
I failed medchool in Berlin 2 years ago. My entire life fell apart. I had to move back to the city where my parents stay, because my jobs were bound to the condition of me being a medstudent. I am 28 now, have been struggling against suicidal impulses, lost major parts of my humorous, extroverted personality, have become isolated (I have no friends in this city), alone. I struggle everyday to try to get back into another medical school (outside germany), but there are many barriers that end up preventing it (tuition in UK and US, language barriers in other EU countries etc.). I hate my life and don't know what to do. All my life I was the straight A student. Always did my best. In medschool, while others went partying, relaxing or sleeping, I was working in one of my 3 jobs to get through the month, while trying to pass my exams and have a perfect attendance in university. In the end, a heavy depression and burn-out, ruined an important exam. I failed 2 times in a row (didn't attend the first time and failed the remaining two attempts.. always the same way... months of hard studying, just to sit in front of the exam and suddenly having no knowledge to draw upon.. as if the hours of mental torture and discipline neverhappened..). Now the guys that always copied my answers during exams or whom I explained things, who had money and a life, are wearing white coats, treat patients and tell others how hard they worked, while I went above and beyond my limits and lost everything. I want to be a doctor. There is no other profession I can see myself in. I am lost.
Thank you for sharing your story. I had a similar experience in some ways, dropping out of college after burn out. Have you considered becoming a medic?
Honor Wayson Hey it's just a process . I was a bright kid in Med school too but lost my exams in finals . It took me 3 attempts & endless days of isolation & endless nights of depression to fight back . Just don't give up coz after a few years u will b so proud of urself fr fighting back & treating patients . Never lose hope . Lots of hugs & love ❤️❤️❤️
Sometimes I think what could get me through those years as med student and my early years of practice, what is important is not being a doctor itself, but what can I do for others or for my self if I become a doctor. Being a doctor is not the end result, it is just a mean to do what I like to do. At the end, if everything seems to fail you or me, it is okay for not being a doctor as long as I can do what I like to do. I can be a nurse, therapist, teacher, psychologist, it doesn't matter. So what you like to do if ever you become a doctor? Never too late to quit, never too late to start again. I hope everything goes well now.
Excellent video. I personally always focus on the negatives in life and beat myself up for mistakes and missed opportunities. When in fact, mistakes are an essential part of learning and improving. On social media, we tend to only see the good highlights of other peoples lives making us feel less successful and valued. But we all make mistakes. We're only human after all. Have a good day everyone.
practicing self love is tough, and it's a slow process, but it's worth it. I'm still trying, but it's crazy how far I've come, like I make mistakes now and instead of my brain going directly to self destruct, I'm like it's ok, mistakes happen
This videos make me feel like I'm not alone, others think exactly like I do. While, I often know I am right. I'm human. I forget. I fuck up. I lose faith... But as the video says Forgive Yourself for your first drafts. "Forgive Myself and outlive this hell"- Madonna.
I love knowing I signify nothing. That we all mean nothing. It’s deeply comforting as a thought, because if we don’t matter then neither do our failures. This acceptance and joy at contemplating meaningless fills me with awe at the sheer massive scale of this gorgeous universe. And comfort at the fact that no matter how fucked up we get as a species, we will most likely not fuck up the whole damn universe by ourselves.
This is probably my favourite school of life video, because it is true, our lifes are stories of overcoming difficulties and failures and stories that dont have big obstacles, self-doubt and rising from the ashes are boring.
The School of Life is hands down the best UA-cam channel out there. It seems almost tailored to my interests. Keep up the good work guys! Really appreciate the content you're putting out there.
I discovered this treasure and cannot stop of listening. Thank you, The school of life for existing. I am going through a hard time and your videos are helping me a lot.
@Cliff Hanley I mean that we have to spread kindness everyday in life so therefor life and livings meanings are kindness for me. Kindness, positivity, helpfulness, belief and faith are all the keys to achieve. (I know this by my own experience.) May not be for you though...depends on your destiny and experience.
I recommend anyone to write their own autobiography, even if you're the only one that reads it. You'll be surprised at the things you remember when you start remembering.
I don't know how you manage to do this at the very exact moment of my life when I need it the most. Thank you school of life you really are an amazing UA-cam channel, you deserve everything.
Your faith has got to be greater than your fear. Your love must be greater than everything. Stay positive, because whether you are alright or not, if you can or cant, you are correct either way. So don't fill your mind and heart with anxiety based on negative expectations, instead do the contrary believe in the higher version of yourself guided through love and understanding towards your existence and life. Luv 2 all.
This made me tear up a bit... The feelings couldn't have been more perfectly worded, and the emotions are absolutely real. Thank you so much for making this beautiful video and making me more hopeful about life.
id like to think after all that life has delivered, that for just shy of a decade i had become quite self aware, tolerant and having a non bias awareness that peoples actions and reactions are the possibility of being subject to there persons lifes influence that could be hidden beneath their emotional surface. now iv come to watch so my of these school of life videos. i was grateful to have had reconfirmation that i was not alone in my thoughts and views. so why is it that after viewing all of these videos iv come across this one, and the moment i even so much as begin the entertain the idea of a reflective autobiography i burst into hysterical tears. life truely has been cruel so you continued to be kind to counter the balance. the problem is kind understanding people are few and far between these days and though you have learnt to become empathetic. im alone in this and the world continues to become a darker place.
Thank you. Great stuff to be reminded of on my birthday. Life could've been better, but could've been worse. I think of my past and what could've been worse. I think of my future and what could be better.
i feel like every time im going through something in my life a new video seems to pop up from the school of life talking to me about my problem as if they know me and what im thinking like these videos were made just for me
Thank you so much for this video. There are stories in my family that I want to tell including my own. This video helped me think about the low points of life in redemptive ways that I hadn't considered before. My goal is to not only tell the high points but to give a full picture from a POV that sees the best in people, life and the circumstances we tend to encounter. Thank you again. I'll be watching this video several times as a reminder of the kind of mindset I want to cultivate.
Beautifully written, narrated, and animated videos that are honest, meaningful, compassionate, and always manage to console and calm. Love this channel
thank you for inspiring me to see my life with being able to have a voice of reason commentating about life and sort of a little description of the way to think of positive ways to change it for the better. it made my windows to my soul wet from rain.
This is so beautiful, so important, and so relevant. I've never immediately re-watched a video on UA-cam before in my life. And I imagine I'll be coming back to this on a regular basis. Thank you for this beautifully made video-packed full of value but also put together in such a way that feels soothing and healing to watch.
I can't believe this! I was just having a conversation this morning with a young man in his early twenty' s I said to him allway's be aware of your self awareness and of others as well There is a lot of underlying currents in one's life not untill you walk a mile in another person's shoes can you begin to evaluate their path of their life.
I love The School of Life; they do an amazing job of helping you put things into a perspective you otherwise wouldn't have seen unless pointed out to you. Sometimes you just need to hear someone say out loud the things your subconscious is trying to tell you. I think a lot of people in my generation(Millenials) would benefit from this and other videos on this channel.
john pardon well there are people out there that aren't happy. I wanted them to know that they're loved. I don't care if that's meaningless to you. don't be ignorant and realise that the world is not just about you.
"No one ever gets anywhere important in one go. We have to be able to forgive ourselves for our first drafts." Holy cow this quote is relevant to me. My favorite video from you guys in a while. Please keep up the good work!
I agree !
I defy anyone to find a more soothing, wise & meaning-packed 5 minutes on UA-cam. You have my deep thanks.❤
when a UA-cam channel shapes your thoughts more than your parents
Nishit Dua whole team of professionals behind the scene. read their bio on their website
Nishit Dua probably not your parents probably influence more than you would first think.
Fairy Khamari true dude True but sad
Semper Reformanda lol
Nishit Dua Truth😷
This video is beautiful. Rejection and failure are hard to accept, but when you do accept it as part of life, you see it as something beautiful. A journey of battles to reach victory, not a journey of despair.
Every video that you guys make is a confort to me. I love to know that i'm not the only one who thinks and questions the very basic human condition, the little feellings in our daily routine. Thank you guys from Brazil!
Destructor EFX I love this channel too idk why but some people call it a cult lol
This video caught me off guard and has left me speechless. In the good way.
Unexpectedly cried watching this. It feels so seen knowing that you have power, you ultimately create meaning in your life. No matter the challenges. Akin to an artist or author that creates a piece of art and shows to the public after many attempts behind the scenes without others knowledge. Whatever reason family, culture, religion, gender, social class, sexual orientation that is independent of your self prescribed identities that make you as an individual you, like your decisions, inner self reflections, etc. As a young person, its so easy to do what is safe, what gains you acceptance from ppl around you. But to be yourself. That honestly takes not just time. It sometimes means messing up. I just turned 27. And something I learned paradoxically is the process and adventure of maturing but most of all unlearning things actually help to be more of who and where you want to be. Some get there quick, others more time.
The results of things we did in our lives got us to where we are today. There is no perfect life. Perfect decision. That is not say take life trivially, but the narrative of one's life value is unique. Its not staight forward and its difficult to know whats the proper decision. That is your judgment and honestly thats terrifying but also amazing. Why? Because with more experience and mishaps you become a more effective and decisive and competent you. Not judging your life based off an ideal stranger's life crafted on social, not your parents, peers, or community. Life is a creative endeavor not a scientific measurement not can a robot replace you as a human being as a whole be better at who you are. Being a better you is all you can create to do, hopefully the product is fun, functional, and sharing and collabing w others is mutually inspirational thru lifes that is layered with struggles and emotions but as well as love
I spent nearly one and a half hour translating your video into my mother tounge- vietnamese as your video was so inspiring and meaningful. Please approve my translation, I put so much hope in it
Tạ Thu Huyền Thank you for your translation
That’s so beautiful 😻 wish I could hear it anyway I don’t speak that language
Forget me narrating my life story, I want Morgan Freeman to do it
Devon Lowe I'd prefer Sir David Attenborough.
y'all sucks there's no other best narrator than Alain himself
I'd rather have wayne june narrate it.
or David Attenborough
+Adi ya..
Hi, Thank you! I really needed this today.I'm sick, needing a kidney transplant and on dialysis,I'm living with my sister and her family for the moment but she's decided to kick me out. So I'm having to go to the government welfare office this morning to apply for help.
I was our Mother's caregiver for twenty five years after she was hit by a drunk driver and permanently disabled. After she passed I got sick and now when I'm the one that needs help,I'm made to feel like an unwanted burden.
People keep telling me it's her problem and not me, but it still hurts to feel so easily discarded. Trying to tell my story to myself in a positive light. Hope it works:/ Thanks.
Michael Pesavento I wish you good luck
Michael Pesavento oh my word :( i will pray for you love from south africa
Michael Pesavento 😭😭
Hi Thank you, Do you follow "Steven Jay"? he's from SA and does mostly reaction vid's now. Thanks.
Hi Benjamin, Thank you and good luck to you too.
Did you know your first name means "Child Of Joy"? :) Thanks.
I used hesitate to watch these videos because the truths within them seemed too harsh for me to take anything from. However, I feel finding this channel was one of the best things I discovered on the internet. These videos are so informative and straight forward, but still offers a profound simplicity. Your videos have impacted me just after a couple months of watching these videos! Thank you.
The only thing I feel like saying, is that the way you talk to yourself makes all the difference. And I'm usually very hard on myself, so I'm not saying it's easy. But once you start doing it, once you start accepting and loving your story, it will get easier and easier.
Femrys Watson we often forget how to be a best friend to our self..
Unfortunately, we do. We look for people to make our lives better, but we need to begin with ourselves...
No one can make our life better, except ourselves. We always look happiness in others, but the true happiness lays in us.
My life is based on a true story
jack amiegbe and you're played by Brendan Fraser
Mine too, I just strive not to be played by Nicolas Cage.
i strive to be played by Nicolas Cage
I am Nicholas Cage
Good. Be honest with yourself, even if it makes you miserable. It's your only hope of avoiding future misery.
shine on you crazy diamond!
Smiling Iam, Shining thru to the other side. Trusting myself, Loving myself. Unleashing the BEST VERSION OF ME...
As a clinical psychologist who uses Narrative Therapy I am so so so glad you did this video following the Freudian and old school psychological models often used as frameworks for life change and relationships. Please use Micheal Whites work for more of this! There is much knowledge to be used which takes into account the socio political, cultural and economic contexts in a time that the popular pop psychology (which is arguably neoliberal and in favour of getting people back to work, like CBT approaches) is everywhere on the internet! David Smail called it "magical voluntarism" i.e. The fallacy that we have the ability to magic ourselves out of the inequality, oppression, deprecation and existential angst without material resources such as access to education or social support, therefore blaming the individual for their own misery. To take it to the next level we can co-author our lives together in groups of people with shared values which can liberate, aka liberation psychology and the work of Paulo Freire & Nacho Martin-Baro. Just like collectives such as Buddhists have done for many years before their knowledge was appropriated and sold back to them. Look forward to more videos bringing these ideas to the Everyman. Thank you !!! Dane
His voice makes me sleepy 😌 I listen every night to fall sleep 😴
Thank you Alain De Botton. Your voice is so compassionate, and your message so sincere. So happy to live on this time of humanity when we can reach wise people at the other side of the planet by just a simple click. I feel truly lucky
tears rolling..... I felt warmth to read the comments...thank you TSOL... I always smile when I get a notification of a new video.
I think this is probably my favorite video from School of Life.
And the music helped to make the video better.
Thank you for making this video on the right time for my life, last night I'm contemplating on why I was keep on being rejected on any job interview, my papers where rejected yesterday as well. I'm thinking on giving up again or just push through this. My perseverance is waning, my prayers are now a shout of plea rather than faith, I know deapair won't lead me to anya good, but I just want to have a peaceful and kind work environment but even that is difficult to find. I'm crying.
I so glad you guys exist. Don't know where I'd be without you lads
You have no idea how much I needed this today. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
me narrating my life
21yo: Wow I can't wait to become an adult.
22yo: Whoa.
23yo: Ummm...
24yo: Wait.
25yo: Oh God.
26yo: Please make it stop.
Duncan Lycan ha... wait another 10 years. 😅
Duncan Lycan you mean 16: ohh I can't wait to become an adult
30 yo: This is more like it.
40 yo: I will define what I want and get it
50 yo: That's it? Everything I wanted is anticlimactic compared to working for it. What now...stand around with hands in pockets? BORING.
60 yo: See what is precious and value it. Think "How the hell am I 60. I feel pretty much as I did at 21, except I have learned a few things. I worry that mine bones are about to get creaky. If time actually goes this fast, I could be dead in what seems like 10 minutes. Damn."
... ? Damn. ;)
Duncan Lycan this is so me. So true. Smh
Duncan Lycan Well in my country you become an adult at 18.
I love the style of this video. It makes me feel like I am being read to. It feels like a bedtime picture book for grown ups, where complicated problems are clearly stated and placed within a safely viewed but whole and honest construct. I appreciate these videos and the time I spend with them daily.
So true! Great artwork..
This is so beautiful. Thank you ❤️
This is so true, we must learn from our mistakes, some that we control other we can't. We must know that we are all incredible beings. We are masterpieces of the universe.
that is so beautiful...after experiencing the end of a lovely relationship that is exactly what I needed...thank you guys!
Bit gay
just shut up
Wow Rude!
I am convinced that the producer of these videos has had compassion instilled in their core being to a depth that is quite remarkable.
Thank you for sharing your compassion, wisdom, and knowledge.
I simply cannot get enough of these inspirational videos. After watching a marathon of these videos, I gained much confidence to believe how my suppressed negative thoughts are definitely worth challenging. This is life changing! Thank you!
This video made me tear up a little. It's very crucial to remember we are not our own enemy and treat ourselves kindly. This serves as an educational reminder, as well as shedding light on our outlook of life itself. Thank you.
I failed medchool in Berlin 2 years ago. My entire life fell apart. I had to move back to the city where my parents stay, because my jobs were bound to the condition of me being a medstudent. I am 28 now, have been struggling against suicidal impulses, lost major parts of my humorous, extroverted personality, have become isolated (I have no friends in this city), alone. I struggle everyday to try to get back into another medical school (outside germany), but there are many barriers that end up preventing it (tuition in UK and US, language barriers in other EU countries etc.). I hate my life and don't know what to do. All my life I was the straight A student. Always did my best. In medschool, while others went partying, relaxing or sleeping, I was working in one of my 3 jobs to get through the month, while trying to pass my exams and have a perfect attendance in university. In the end, a heavy depression and burn-out, ruined an important exam. I failed 2 times in a row (didn't attend the first time and failed the remaining two attempts.. always the same way... months of hard studying, just to sit in front of the exam and suddenly having no knowledge to draw upon.. as if the hours of mental torture and discipline neverhappened..). Now the guys that always copied my answers during exams or whom I explained things, who had money and a life, are wearing white coats, treat patients and tell others how hard they worked, while I went above and beyond my limits and lost everything. I want to be a doctor. There is no other profession I can see myself in. I am lost.
Thank you for sharing your story. I had a similar experience in some ways, dropping out of college after burn out. Have you considered becoming a medic?
Honor Wayson Hey it's just a process . I was a bright kid in Med school too but lost my exams in finals . It took me 3 attempts & endless days of isolation & endless nights of depression to fight back .
Just don't give up coz after a few years u will b so proud of urself fr fighting back & treating patients . Never lose hope . Lots of hugs & love ❤️❤️❤️
I hope you will be ok!! Thank you for sharing this. I hope you find a way to enjoy other things in life than work.
Honor Wayson I’m a young medical doctor... with 1 year of practice, I feel so so empty inside. Keep your head up brother.
Sometimes I think what could get me through those years as med student and my early years of practice, what is important is not being a doctor itself, but what can I do for others or for my self if I become a doctor. Being a doctor is not the end result, it is just a mean to do what I like to do. At the end, if everything seems to fail you or me, it is okay for not being a doctor as long as I can do what I like to do. I can be a nurse, therapist, teacher, psychologist, it doesn't matter. So what you like to do if ever you become a doctor? Never too late to quit, never too late to start again. I hope everything goes well now.
Excellent video. I personally always focus on the negatives in life and beat myself up for mistakes and missed opportunities. When in fact, mistakes are an essential part of learning and improving.
On social media, we tend to only see the good highlights of other peoples lives making us feel less successful and valued. But we all make mistakes. We're only human after all. Have a good day everyone.
KCG - Kodie Collings Gaming so true
practicing self love is tough, and it's a slow process, but it's worth it.
I'm still trying, but it's crazy how far I've come, like I make mistakes now and instead of my brain going directly to self destruct, I'm like it's ok, mistakes happen
This videos make me feel like I'm not alone, others think exactly like I do. While, I often know I am right. I'm human. I forget. I fuck up. I lose faith... But as the video says Forgive Yourself for your first drafts. "Forgive Myself and outlive this hell"- Madonna.
I gasp in admiration at how true every word is of this...Not a word seems wasted.Such poignancy and truth are rarely to be found....
This was so relatable, it made me take a step back and revaluate my negative outlook towards my life. This video gave me hope, thank you.
I love knowing I signify nothing. That we all mean nothing.
It’s deeply comforting as a thought, because if we don’t matter then neither do our failures.
This acceptance and joy at contemplating meaningless fills me with awe at the sheer massive scale of this gorgeous universe. And comfort at the fact that no matter how fucked up we get as a species, we will most likely not fuck up the whole damn universe by ourselves.
It’s easy, I know how to explain my life in so many ways.
This is probably my favourite school of life video, because it is true, our lifes are stories of overcoming difficulties and failures and stories that dont have big obstacles, self-doubt and rising from the ashes are boring.
The calming voice of the narrator makes this series
The School of Life is hands down the best UA-cam channel out there.
It seems almost tailored to my interests.
Keep up the good work guys!
Really appreciate the content you're putting out there.
I'm in love with your animations😍
I discovered this treasure and cannot stop of listening. Thank you, The school of life for existing. I am going through a hard time and your videos are helping me a lot.
Life itself is meaningless, but living is not.
Well said!
Life and living have a meaning, kindness.
@Cliff Hanley I mean that we have to spread kindness everyday in life so therefor life and livings meanings are kindness for me. Kindness, positivity, helpfulness, belief and faith are all the keys to achieve. (I know this by my own experience.) May not be for you though...depends on your destiny and experience.
Well said 🙌
I recommend anyone to write their own autobiography, even if you're the only one that reads it. You'll be surprised at the things you remember when you start remembering.
Simple, yet powerfully supportive video suggesting that we might consider viewing our lives through 'kinder', less disparaging eyes......
I don't know how you manage to do this at the very exact moment of my life when I need it the most. Thank you school of life you really are an amazing UA-cam channel, you deserve everything.
Remember this guys: "No one gets anywhere important in just one go"
One of your best videos in a while
Joshua Pimm I second your words
and I third them!
fourth
probably the most valuable channel on the internet
Your faith has got to be greater than your fear. Your love must be greater than everything. Stay positive, because whether you are alright or not, if you can or cant, you are correct either way. So don't fill your mind and heart with anxiety based on negative expectations, instead do the contrary believe in the higher version of yourself guided through love and understanding towards your existence and life. Luv 2 all.
Your videos couldn't be more fantastic. Thank you for so much wisdom. I'm sure you bring peace to many of us who watch them.
My father was a Navy officer. We moved around the world several times. I was born in Hampshire and I have several fond memories of home.
Ich erinnere mich an meine Kindheitstage. Meine Eltern nahmen uns mit auf Reisen. Wir haben in Hamburg gelebt.
This made me tear up a bit...
The feelings couldn't have been more perfectly worded, and the emotions are absolutely real. Thank you so much for making this beautiful video and making me more hopeful about life.
I needed that, thanks School of life
in tears. I needed this. thank you.
This was incredibly well done
id like to think after all that life has delivered, that for just shy of a decade i had become quite self aware, tolerant and having a non bias awareness that peoples actions and reactions are the possibility of being subject to there persons lifes influence that could be hidden beneath their emotional surface. now iv come to watch so my of these school of life videos. i was grateful to have had reconfirmation that i was not alone in my thoughts and views.
so why is it that after viewing all of these videos iv come across this one, and the moment i even so much as begin the entertain the idea of a reflective autobiography i burst into hysterical tears.
life truely has been cruel so you continued to be kind to counter the balance.
the problem is kind understanding people are few and far between these days and though you have learnt to become empathetic. im alone in this and the world continues to become a darker place.
Thank you. Great stuff to be reminded of on my birthday. Life could've been better, but could've been worse. I think of my past and what could've been worse. I think of my future and what could be better.
This episode more than any other saved my whole day. No exaggerating. Thank you. Will be playing this every morning til it's memorized.
This channel is a beacon of light.
i feel like every time im going through something in my life a new video seems to pop up from the school of life talking to me about my problem as if they know me and what im thinking like these videos were made just for me
You've given me peace I've never been able to find on my own before. Thank you for your work.
Thank you so much for this video. There are stories in my family that I want to tell including my own. This video helped me think about the low points of life in redemptive ways that I hadn't considered before. My goal is to not only tell the high points but to give a full picture from a POV that sees the best in people, life and the circumstances we tend to encounter. Thank you again. I'll be watching this video several times as a reminder of the kind of mindset I want to cultivate.
And....yep...I just started crying. I needed this.
Moving. This channel is of the utmost importance. Thank you, School of Life.
Beautifully written, narrated, and animated videos that are honest, meaningful, compassionate, and always manage to console and calm. Love this channel
Thank you for spreading the light, please continue.
This video made me tear up...
I love you, TheSchoolOfLife.
I must thank you guys for such amazing videos. I have had so much peace in my life, like I tell you I am thriving..
Thank you, Alain. I really needed that.
This is probably the sweetest nicest thing I've seen in a long time. Thank you!
I need this on paper to read when things get out of hand. Love and thank you :)
Full of wonder and joy!
The music in this one is so beautiful and optimistic!
this piece is the best one yet. it really warms my heart. thank you so much.
You guys have no idea how amazing and helpful you are to so many people
thank you for inspiring me to see my life with being able to have a voice of reason commentating about life and sort of a little description of the way to think of positive ways to change it for the better. it made my windows to my soul wet from rain.
what is the background music? it's beautiful
Thank you so much School of life for always making me feel better in hard times!!
This is so beautiful, so important, and so relevant. I've never immediately re-watched a video on UA-cam before in my life. And I imagine I'll be coming back to this on a regular basis. Thank you for this beautifully made video-packed full of value but also put together in such a way that feels soothing and healing to watch.
I can't believe this! I was just having a conversation this morning with a young man in his early twenty' s I said to him allway's be aware of your
self awareness and of others as well
There is a lot of underlying currents in one's life not untill you walk a mile in another person's shoes can you begin to evaluate their path of their life.
The world is a better place having people like Alain
Great copy and narration
i love you Alain !! Thank you for this channel you beautiful human being !!!
I made a lot of bad decisions recently.. This had me in tears by the end.
Somehow for me you posted it on my birthday. I don't know if it is just me or this really is the best video you ever posted.
Hello there Lady Irony! Happy birthday! I send you many greetings and my best wishes:-)
Happy Birthday Lady Iron :)
it's only morning and this already made my day. thank you so much.
I love The School of Life; they do an amazing job of helping you put things into a perspective you otherwise wouldn't have seen unless pointed out to you. Sometimes you just need to hear someone say out loud the things your subconscious is trying to tell you. I think a lot of people in my generation(Millenials) would benefit from this and other videos on this channel.
an incredibly moving truth of existential suffering
This gave me so much peace... Thanks School of Life, keep on!
This is one of the best videos of School of Life!
thank you for this. this video now makes me want to smile when I go through humiliating times and say "its okay, im growing"
Daily reminder that you are beautiful and important. I love you. ❤
Semper Reformanda yasss you are ☺
Gerard Sass Queen Way God loves you all too!
Thank you, Gerard Way
You too
i don't know what you're trying to archive but it's meaningless.
john pardon well there are people out there that aren't happy. I wanted them to know that they're loved. I don't care if that's meaningless to you. don't be ignorant and realise that the world is not just about you.
It's almost as if this video was made for me. This is exactly what I'm going through.
One of your best videos. Very well presented. Thank you for this :)
this channel is part of my life. keep posting. keep sharing ❤️
I honestly needed this. Thank you.
"Horrors of a first draft" how beautifully put! I shall remember this line forever.
Ritwik Ghosh yes it resonated with me too ☺️
I started crying in the beginning :(
Beautiful message, thank you.