do it for yourself
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- Опубліковано 10 вер 2024
- for anyone struggling with self-doubt
hey, i'm Shawn :) welcome to video 001, the first of many to come. i'm stoked to be a part of this space and i can't wait to share my creative journey with you.
thanks for watching!
what do we think, tattoo??
hell yeah.
duh
RUN IT
I know a guy (my brother!!!). I’d be down to get it too.
U tell me!
The Fact that one Sentence written on a park bench can completely change a persons view on things and life is so incredible
I just wonder if whoever wrote it will ever see this video and then write their meaning to writing it
@@richmediafilms would be insane!
I very much agree! It’s time and place too! Something about seemingly innocuous moments can disarm you and cause that thing to happen where you smell every small, feel every breeze and everything else you’ve been muting in your life. It can amount to everything!
“You have chosen to be here, Now”
On a rock, on a hike for me. Man.
@@rachelgrove7524wow …
“What you do for yourself will reflect what you can do for others”
niiice
كلام لطيف
I wanted you to know this out of love, Seek God and you will find him and when you believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and put your faith in him you will be saved and he will give you his Holy Spirit who is our comforter and helper and God will give us a peace that surpasses all understanding and give you the ability to forgive and lead a life that pleases God and h
God does want the best for you and to give you hope, he loves you
@@hananhano-vq9erI wanted you to know this out of love, Seek God and you will find him and when you believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and put your faith in him you will be saved and he will give you his Holy Spirit who is our comforter and helper and God will give us a peace that surpasses all understanding and give you the ability to forgive and lead a life that pleases God and h
God does want the best for you and to give you hope, he loves you
@@user-io9sb4yv1jI wanted you to know this out of love, Seek God and you will find him and when you believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and put your faith in him you will be saved and he will give you his Holy Spirit who is our comforter and helper and God will give us a peace that surpasses all understanding and give you the ability to forgive and lead a life that pleases God and h
God does want the best for you and to give you hope, he loves you
it's always the small creators that make the best content, this is great- love the effort
i imagine there are still countless others out there who haven't shot their shot and they are probably sitting on gold! thank you, kindly.
I agree. This inspired me. The style. The message. Maybe I'll pick up the camera after 10 years off.....I'd still be using Sony Vegas ripped from Pirate Bay 😂
I also agree. There are just so many of us unable to do just because of uncontrollable factors.
fuck it im gonna do it too
@@shawnjcross
LITERALLY.
"i won't do it until my skills are ready" bro your filmmaking is so good already
Haha appreciate it :)
I can't agreed more ! really good though
Exactly. Seemed 💯 legit to me.
True, I agree. It looks fantastic, and fascinating, I felt so connected to the story
Sometimes the most SELFLESS thing is, to be SELFISH at some point. Because we can’t give the best of ourself unless we give the best to ourself. I heard this in a video and it has changed my relationship with myself.
When you realise your own life is very important and it's your job to honor the time that you're alive everything changes for the better. Thank you for sharing this video and for the honesty that reminded me of that.
Thank you Shawn and Vitoria..."it's your job to honor the time that you're alive"...I like that. At the end of a 20+ year relationship and finding my way, one step at a time. Love and best wishes to all of you.
"i won't do it until my skills are ready" this is soooo me at the moment, I got to stop this and just start
Let’s go buddy what’re u waiting for! :)
@@john.richter_🙃
You've hit the nail on the head. Do it for yourself. Create what looks and feels beautiful and authentic to you, completely forgetting the opinions of others. And don't care at all about being "successful", because that's not what this is really about. Best of luck to you!
thank you! and wise words - the measure of success is totally up for personal interpretation too.
Perfectly said!
as a girl who recently turned 20, this video really came up at the right time. it was a truly beautiful piece of art that you shared and i feel inspired, keep making these videos !!
same, gonna be 20 in March, so it hit me with a lot of thoughts of doing things for me in ways I could feel it more connected to myself and impactful on my own life
I'm turning 20 this month.
And I feel like I have never done anything just for myself, eithout worrying what others gonna feel or think. This video motivates me too.
@@deer001 do whats best for you.. there's no one else
Life is too short. Here’s to chasing your dreams and growing each and every day😊
cheers to that!
أنا عربية، لا اتحدث اللغة الانجليزية، لكنك ظهرت لي!
أنت ظهرت لي في نفس اليوم الذي أخترت نفسي فيه وفعلت شيء من أجل نفسي.
شكرًا على وضوحك وصدقك وحقيقتك ❤
مرحبًا! هذا مذهل
Don't force anyone to be the reason of happiness, until and unless we are not the reason of the tranquility to ourselves it would nothing
Shawn, this touched me brother.
I lost my girlfriend around 6 months ago due to cancer, she was only 28.
Went to and still am going through a dark place to say the least. Figuring stuff out.
That is an important message and I am looking forward to your future productions
wow... I'm so sorry. I can't even imagine what that's like. I'm sending you lots of love and strength to keep your head up and take things one day at a time. please be easy on yourself
@@shawnjcross Soul of ADAM:
repentance (Luke 5:32 KJV)
repent (Luke 13:3 KJV)
born again ( John 3:7 KJV) ( 1 Peter 1:23)
come out from Babylon and expose it ( Revelation 18:4) (Ephesians 5:11 KJV)
forsake your evil ways (sins) (Jonah 3:10 KJV)
do the WILL of your Heavenly FATHER. (Matthew 7:21 KJV)
That is terrible. I cannot imagine the pain you're going through. Have patience and courage. I am rooting for you.
Sending love and strength to you, brother 🩷
@@shawnjcross thank you very much!
I truly appreciate that
One saying that's been on my mind recently is "Nothing ventured, nothing gained." As with any saying, it should be used wisely etc., but you get the gist.
UA-cam algorithm did me good
I couldn't have found this video at a better time. My wife and I are currently separating - we've been together for almost 8 years and have two children together. It's hard to picture my future right now when I assumed it was already planned out for me, with her.
But people like you, and stories like yours, are helping me to realise there is a good life out there for me. I am lucky beyond belief to have my two children and I know I have to keep pushing for their futures as well as mine.
By the way, you're a natural cinematographer. Awesome shots Shawn, thank you for this.
hey there, this hurts to hear and I really feel for you - I can only imagine what you’re going through. hopefully the future is brighter for you soon. like you said, there is a good life out there for you and it may take time to feel that way but soon those good minutes will turn to good hours which will turn to good days. all my love and wishes to you and your family.
thank you for watching and for the kind words 🙏🏼
all love brother @@shawnjcross ❤
This kind of hit me In the heart. I broke up with a girl I thought I’d marry. Knew her for probably 5 years and it broke me. Right after I tried searching for any relationship good or bad just to fill my pain but this video taught me to do what’s best for me and not be afraid to try new things so thank you.
I cried. This was the kind of clarity I was asking for to the universe. During the last few weeks Ive felt like ive lost my direction in life and I was giving to much to others and nothing to myself. I needed to hear those words in order to see some hope on working towards my desired goals bc were too used to not leave room for ourselves in order to be a liked person. Thank you so much for this
Currently facing this hope you're doing well
Absolute chills. I swear the universe knew I was ready for this message tonight. I relate to you so much; went through pretty much the exact same thing and even down to trying out film after being a digital native- I relate. But most of all, the 10 year desire and inner calling to make your channel but always putting it off… man I get that. This is my sign to take the jump. I’ve been so scared to start showing my face in front of the camera again and couldn’t find anything that felt it was enough motivation to do so, until you said “do it for yourself” and I thought of my younger self who started a UA-cam at 11 years old that went viral. I gave it up because I changed and thought people wouldn’t want the new me. This is waking me up to realize, it was never for them anyways. The blessings our art gives to the world is just the ripple effect; believing in ourselves is the greatest kindness we can do for the planet because it gives others permission to do the same and sets the example.
Truly, thank you. ❤
Also, this video is absolutely amazing. Your vulnerability / authenticity is so contagious and inspiring, and your video work is so beautiful.
Well said - there are so many people out there who’ve inspired me and given me that permission to share my art and the fact that my message could scratch that surface for you and others is truly an honor. You should go for it!! I look forward to seeing you in front of your own lens 📸 (and thanks so much for the kind words).
Absolutely true! Anyways clearly read all your writting and it's interesting post🌸
"I will plant new seeds in old passions"
Hey Shawn, I hope you are doing well. Thank you for making this video and most of all for uploading it, as we all know it takes a lot of courage. Sending you love and warmth. 💌
I wish you and all those reading this comment the very best of luck on your journeys…..Just remember “It doesn’t get easier but we become stronger”…..
I just got out of a 2 year relationship. Same thing I poured everything into the relationship and when it ended I felt empty. For the first few days I've been depressed a woman I loved so closely and so dearly went on to live the rest of her life without me and said it could never work. I understood and through the massive blow something refracted in my heart and exploded. I'm starting to understand that it's all up to me now and that if I want to do this I will FOR ME. I'm making music, rock climbing, reading, and sometimes falling backwards from the pain. But the relationship is over for good and no matter what I'm moving forward.
you got this! it’s a tough journey but I hope you can continue to keep filling your life with the things that make your heart full
I wholeheartedly understand the part that you said "and I did it, for me." . I feel you man. I had a 7 year relationship that I had all these beautiful thoughts for, ended by the other person just because she found someone else. Sometimes I think about all those things she said to me, all the love, all the feelings, were they all a lie?. and then I realize all the things I did and all the hardships I went through just to be with her. every part of my life could be summarized into all of it being for her. That's why I feel the "I did it for me" part completely... meaning I hope I get the strength to do all the stuff again just for me..
"The days were a haze and the actions really were futile"... This is exactly what how I feel right now...
This video made my day 🙃
It's true that we are more focused on people and their thoughts about ourselves, we forgot what we really wanted to do.
"Do it for yourself" this line is gonna help me in future thank you Shawn💙
I’m VERY excited that you started this. Your storytelling is immaculate, and love that you’ve been collecting footage over the years and through the trials of life.”Do It for Yourself”… what an epic mission statement and proclamation for the beginning of this channel. Stoked for more 🙌🏼💪🏼
thanks for the kind words man! and i appreciate you noticing the details ✨
dude, I related so much to this whole entire video I started crying. I want to do exactly what you are talking about. I want to do things for myself, and in a world where it seems like you are stuck in your environment, that is a scary thought. I want to just detach from everything I've known and just be exactly what I want to be with no regret. And it pains me to think that I never will.
I hope I do it.
You can do it!!!!
Thank you. I'm now 68 and for me it was a 35 y relationship and we've been parted 7 years but I've still been under his control. Yesterday I found out I'm soon to be free. I'm happy but also tinged with a sadness and experiencing fear. Didn't sleep last night and this morning I was looking for some comfort via you tube and you popped up. Just what I needed. 🤗
Follow your joy Shawn. I am a big believer that everything happens for a reason and the universe is gently guiding you to where you need to be. Welcome to the world of UA-cam. Just remember why you started in the first place, it will keep you motivated for as long as you chose to be on this journey. "do it for yourself". :)
that's so kind, thank you! it's comforting to know that others share the same beliefs, outlooks, experiences, etc. I'm going to keep grounding myself and reminding myself why I started :)
This is a corner of the internet that should be visited more frequently. It’s too easy to get caught up in whatever one else is doing that you forget to live our own lives, without self-imposed boundaries. Loved this video bro, keep it up!
Some time ago I lost my relationship with the girl I thought I was going to spend the rest of my life with and that honestly made me a bit unbalanced but in a way I found myself now I enjoy the little things I feel much better, I started to read books to go outside in nature to go to church, I feel that I got very close to God and I feel at the best point in my life. I was depressed for 6 years but it seems that sometimes you really have to go through harder things to change your ways, I'm really glad I'm still here, to be honest 1 year ago I didn't even see myself getting to where I am now, what can I say, live life, enjoy it while you live.
This resonates with me on so many levels, I broke up with my girlfriend of 4 years cause i felt stuck in life and my instinct told me to go out and chase my goals. It was really difficult at first but now 8 months later, I’m in a whole different country rediscovering who i really am all over again and most importantly doing it for myself.
Thanks for the beautiful message Shawn.
Damn... 4 years of her life gone just like that
I was about to sleep when I watched this video, and it motivated me to get up and brush my teeth, might be a subtle effect, silly even, but it means a lot to me. Thank you 🙏🏻
These videos have helped me so much recover from my breakup.
Just 2 hours ago I was crying wanting the man back that left me three days ago, now I feel so happy, I don’t even want his back and I don’t despise him anymore me, I I have for him is gratitude because he treated me with kindness all the years we were dating, showered me with so much love and im grateful to him. Some hours ago I imagined ignoring him completely when I see him but now I imagine greeting him happily and treating him as a good friend.
I’m so happy I found these videos, thank you for making me understand how to cherish life .
For me 🙂 but i didn't forget her memories
Dude. This was beautiful and inspiring. I literally got chills. Crazy shots man. The opening shot, the dusk/dawn shot at 1:45, the plants shot at 4:38. Absolutely loved the sticking your head out of the car window shot at 4:28. I'll watch this again and like actually take notes. How come you don't have a million subs already? All the best man. Subscribed.
thanks homie! love that you took the time to show love for those shots. maybe that big sub day will come, but I ain’t too worried right now. however, I do plan to be steady and consistent 🤞🏼 much love!
Shawn, I 100 % agree with every word that you just said. 6.5 years, actions serving someone else, creating a new life, Video 1, "Do it for yourself," is incredible. A triumph that I genuinely hope you are proud of. You've inspired me to do this channel I am commenting on. Thank you!
I appreciate it - wishing you luck on your journey!
@@shawnjcross Hey thanks so much!
This storys just like mine ..
I toke acid afew years ago n lost myself deep into , my mood n everything change . mentally and physically I wasn't myself for awhike and I isolated for awhile listen to music .. I jus started getting out again , fills new. Its been 3 years sence I felt ok atleast alil
I got high paranoia but its cause I'm jus starting to get out again an live .
Keep doin u man your amazing stay bkessed and focused on your path 🙏
I cant lie, this video was probably more inpactful for me than all of those other motivational ones. Just seeing someone beggining there journey thorugh self imrpovment and trying to become happy again just makes ME happy. Thank you bro.
Great cinematography and even better message 🙌🏾
thanks Charlie! that means a lot. thank you for watching.
"I did it, for me" hits hard
Hey dude I’m not even halfway through the video yet and I just want to say it’s crazy how many barriers we build in our mind to avoid doing what it is we really want to do. We make up excuses so that we have the comfort of sitting right between our dreams and comfort zone. I’m starting to realize that so many of us are going through the same exact things and have the same exact fears bouncing back on one another.
I have been wanting to start a UA-cam for over a decade now and I finally pulled the trigger and decided to commit to it for that same little girl who kept waiting to be ready.
Subscribed & wishing you lots of luck, growth, & most importantly fun on this journey! ✨🌟
Oh man this video and the message you put in it really hit that deep spot in my mind and heart. I'm really thankful you managed to upload this because I can see it's what many needed.
I've been planning moving out of my home country for the past few years and and I think a few weeks ago I finally got the determination to do it this year. It's so scary, mainly of all the people I care for that I'm gonna leave behind BUT at the same time I've thinking about it almost daily for years now because I really feel that if I don't do it then I'm never gonna take life at it's fullest and I'm never going to leave my comfort zone.
Again, thank you and I hope this year and this life treats you well!
wow, that sounds like a journey! I haven't even been able to fathom actually leaving my state, although it'd be nice to give something else a try someday. kudos to you and I wish you all the best.
i cried. THIS CHANGED HOW I SEE LIFE, i will live for myself.
Im genuinely happy for you. Just went through the same phase in life and thought that the phrase "do it for yourself" really hits home. All the best with the journey ahead Shawn!
sorry to hear that you went through something similar! appreciate you watching, wishing you the best as well!
I’ve went through a very similar situation recently and it caused me to dive back into filmmaking. Start exploring my passions again. And the fact that I came across this amazing video is all the proof I need that this is what I should do. Thank you for making something so vulnerable and inspiring other filmmakers to pursue their passions. I can’t wait to see where your journey leads.
I just ended a 20 year relationship. I’ve had this channel since 2013 and another channel since 2006. This video moves me. I want to do this for myself, too.
make someone
smile every day.
but never forget
that you are someone too.
I almost feel like you're describing exactly what I'm going through myself even with making videos again. This video is a true work of art because when you tell a story that's real, people feel that. When we feel alone, we're really not. I hope you keep uploading, I subscribed!
Really appreciate that. We’re def not alone :)
i learnt so much from u
as i was watching the video damn it made my tears started to fall
back then.....
i was too scared to be alone
i was too scared to go on a solo hike
too scared to live alone & etc.
thank you u bec u thru this video
made me realized that pain is universal
and i do live now not for others but for myself
i know now the definition of solitude
thank you, shawn
本当にありがとうございます❤
So so so beautiful. I love it when you find a message that you need randomly somewhere, it's really a beautiful gift that you can only receive when you're open for it. Anyway, I'm looking forward to what else you will make. See you soon!🌞
I didn’t even realise you weren’t an established UA-camr until you said that you’re starting this channel. So I check ur profile and OMG I was shocked
I thank the universe and the algorithm that you came upon my feed, because your film style feels like an exhale after years of holding my breath. I cannot describe how this video made me feel… cinema is back
this is so sweet! I feel like I’m always trying to find a style and craft what feels right to me so it makes me happy that it translated well :) thanks so much for watching.
One of the most beautiful videos and realizations I've had this year, 2024. 💖
Thank you for this brother, I needed it tonight.
Greatness; it was indeed much needed to me Shawn, i really appreciate your message because i myself have been going thr my darkest phase with no light to see at present, breakup, lost trust with everyone, lost so much time and respect for her but im glad with whatever god must have planned. Im going to do my best and i trust myself i will fix this life 8-9 months down the line this yr. THANK YOU SO MUCH.
Shawn, I am 54 years old and I am finally at in that space. "do it for yourself". I always depended on me since I was a teenager and on my own, but I wasn't living my life. I didn't honor myself enough. Until that realization that I wasn't getting any younger and screw what others thought of me. Yes I am the under daug! But, I am all HEART! I am stretching my muscles and breaking stuff as I go!! Congrats you've arrived at such a young age. I really do hope this video becomes a domino effect! Best of luck Shawn
the beautiful thing about life is that it’s not a race! people experience life and bloom at different times within their own journeys. we live and learn whenever we do. it’s refreshing to hear your point of view - thanks for taking the time and I also wish you the best! cheers.
I don't know why your video showed up in my UA-cam recommendation but it's unexpectedly healing. thanks a lot
Thank you, this was incredible. Your words are so meaningful, they can change a person's life in a very positive way. #DoItForYourself
thank you! 💪🏼
this is exactly what im going through. you dont know how much this hit me. thank you.
You've always been a notably powerful and beautiful spirit and its HUGE that you're speaking up and sharing that man! Incredibly inspiring. If ur gonna get the tat bro, do it for yourself.
aw what the hell man, that’s very kind! always felt similarly of you 🫶🏼
thanks for taking the time to watch. it’s tattoo time!
I’m basically in the same spot with my recent breakup because it seemed like it flipped a switch in me. Idk how to fully explain it because I thought I was self-aware before, but I now have clarity of what loving myself really means. I’m not fully there yet, but in the past I never realized how important it is to truly work on yourself, especially before trying to love others. Thank you for this video, because I honestly thought of making similar videos myself; I’m just not a great speaker and am not the best at explaining my thoughts
I've never been a great speaker! make an outline and play off of it - you can always edit or reshoot :) wish you all the best in your healing/personal journey.
@@shawnjcross honestly I probably won't end up making videos lmaoo but I'll definitely be continuing to grow as efficiently as I can. Thank you man, I wish you the best as well
Learnings are all around u, they jst need to be recognized!
Hii
I wanna write what i felt during this video
First of all, is so so so lovely when people get understand what they really want and do in their life , when they find their first step and move on . But for me and maybe for 60% girls in the world we can't!!!!! Yeah really we can't . We must have a miracle from god to our life get better!!!! . I'll talk about myself, i love be free, i love do small things , i love do things that make me feel alive i really wanna travel , wanna make friend, wanna just go out side and ride a bicycle and all of these things are not normal in my life, just imagine your dream life is just a routine to someone. It hurts so much . I'm not able to do what i want, to try something new and find what i'm good at !!! And of course all because of my parents . Sometimes i really think to run away and just leave a message to them and say goodbye, but when i think in another side or anlge i say they gonna hurt so much, their first child and their only daughter gonna run away 😢 i don't wanna break them down really but there no other way, i tried to speak with them but they shut me down and sometime they just say " we don't have a girl does that , you are not a boy, you must do what we want, you are a girl so recpect as, you have only one choose be a teacher or go marry to someone who will brings your dreams true and etc.....
Now, i'm living in a circle there nothing new at all , i just surviving not living!!!!! I feel my body without soul and it hurts so much. I don't know what to do , i'm 23 gonna be 24 and still don't know myself as well, have no life experience, i don't know how to communty with people and i'm very sad of myself. I'm losing my way.
I'm doing the same thing man! good luck with it!
likewise!
I am crying from the fact how related I feel to this.. though I can't start doing it for myself yet. Unfortunately. But I need to say thank you for this video 🙏🏻
shawn goes thru a break up: *starts wholesome self help vlog*
me going thru a break up: *becomes tremendous hoe*
amazing video shawn 💜 i’m crying in the streets
LMAO love you bb. thank you 🖤
LOL my type of peeps! Keeping it real!!
that's the thing with me, i don't love/like myself that much to do it for me, i do for my parents, siblings, anyone but myself
Nothing wrong with doing things for others - we all need help/love/support in various ways. But don’t forget to take care of yourself whenever necessary!
You say you're just starting, but you are already such a wonderful story teller. Looking forward to more.
thanks so much :) a film/video production background has def helped but it tends to feel different when it’s your own personal work… so I’m happy you feel that way!
I am a creator and I have hit like a creative block and i did not really have the will to work on my next project. This video touched a part of me that did not know it could be touched, thanks for that Shawn, you have earned a subscriber!
The message really resonated with me. The cinematography was brilliant. This video made my day. Thanks.
🙏🏼
It meins Not only to you, but to a lot of people (Like me) that are trying to Go on or are just struggling in life, feeling Like no one understands them, so I’m here to thank you, thank you for not making me feel alone.
Wow. Your story of change feels almost identical to mine. Thank you for sharing this. It's fuel for this part of my journey.
you got this!
I am so proud of you not letting the curve balls of life keep you down. You are what the world needs more of, real authentic self expressing the real highs and lows. Thank you for being real.
such a motivating message and amazing video. crazy what words can do
thank you 🙏🏼 words be powerful
It is said that nothing can stop an idea whose time has come. This also applies here.
It is extra powerful - and sometimes magical - when that idea arrives exactly when it is needed and one is ready for it. Like that message on the bench.
This video also arrived at a point where I needed something like this.
Facing an important decision what could lead to a future that could become so much more ME. In terms of expression and living! IF I manage to gain what I hope from it.
But scary as hell because there is financial risk about paying bills and so on in the transition period which can easily be a year. And it is kind of burning my ships in some way.
I have not been stuck in a pattern of mostly serving others. Also, my new adventure will have a lot to do with serving people in the world as part of it.
But the DO IT FOR YOU still is powerful for me. It reminded me how much expression and fulfilllment of ME is contained in it. Potentially.
I needed to see and understand this as well - besides looking at all the struggles on the path and being plagued by fears.
What a beautiful video! Please create more 🙏🏼
Thank you! More coming soon!
so many relatable feelings surrounding creativity. you expressed your feelings in such a beautiful way and the visuals were stellar. i really appreciated this video!
Just beautiful
The thumbnail got my attention and fr it’s like we went through the same thing at the same time frame in the same year 💯just know this video is relatable and very helpful thanks man💚💐💯
SHAWN CROSS SUPREMACY
i love you
I've been struggling for a while now with finding the balance between doing things for myself and still taking care of others without completely shutting myself off from them. And this feels like a message. So thank you for finding that park bench and sharing it with us, thank you to the person who wrote those words and thank you to whoever inspired said person to do so. Thank you.
much love! you got this
good luck bro...
omg. Can resonate this so so so much!!!! The idea of creating videos has been playing in my head so freaking long. There is always is voice "Nobody will care", "Nobody will like it" have been the biggest resistance.
I finally started to upload some videos a couple of weeks ago. Even there's still no views, but I am so glad I made the decision to make and upload them. And I can finally say I am proud of myself! I really like what I made, its not for anyone, but myself.
I saw Justin Bieber on thumbnail and clicked rhe video 😂
I’m crying
@@shawnjcross plss don't 🤭
Wow this literally brought me to tears Shawn. I am in the exact same position you are in and just started UA-cam after years of telling myself that I don't have the skills and feeling imposter syndrome. This was poetic and truly hit home for me. Thank you so much for sharing. Also, I would love where you get your music from. Impeccable music selection.
Thanks for watching and for your kind words! The songs are from Soundstripe
Do it for God, Jesus loves you
Jesus is not god. How can he die if he’s god?
This is such a powerful message! I have been making that shift recently- from doing what I am supposed to be doing to doing what truly feels like me, and it is not easy. But like you mentioned, I have to do it for myself!
Great video!!
you got this!
This is beautiful and incredibly inspiring; thank you for this. I’m on the brink of starting something new and imposter syndrome and fear are definitely holding me back but this was exactly what I needed to see this morning.
FEEL you on every level here... start.. stop... change of relationship... change of life .... STARTING over (for real this time)💪
I'm in the same position right now. Recently left a 7 year relationship with someone I thought I'd be with forever, and realised how much of a true opportunity it is to tune into my own needs, my own desires, my own creativity. I loved this reminder I saw recently: "Don't create for the audience." (Rick Rubin) Life is too short, and when we are truly authentic and vulnerable we end up creating what resonates with others, because they realise they're not alone.
7 years is a long time, hope you can be easy on yourself along your journey. also I love Rick Rubin! we come first when it comes to our art. putting our stories first will aid in creating the authenticity and the potential for others to relate to our art :)
Hey man! First of all, a special thanks for this. Was so saturated in my life with the academics and this video got the spirit lit again, will definitely share a good news after 4 months with my med school selection. Thank you once again.
Love 🤍🌸
yeah. you are the next biggest success story, don't stop, and don't be scared. you win
means the world!
my brother in christ i have one thing to say and it's thank you. thank you for guiding me, I hope to meet you in the future one day! i want to become a therapist in the future, I want to be able to give advice through my experiences like you do as well, and I want to surpass you and my expectations. So thank you for this video, it helped me with getting over my issues.
get after it!
Beautiful video Shawn. I've been going through a breakup and being laid off from my job and it's been hard, but I've been really focusing on bettering myself and learning how to do things for me. A very inspiring video, keep doing your thing my friend!!
i relate to this so much, down to losing myself in a toxic relationship and trying to figure out how to navigate life once it was over. i’m finally more myself than i’ve ever been & finally getting back into all of the things i used to love. this video is awesome. hell yeah
It felt like watching myself when watching this video. I share virtually all of the same struggles you mentioned, and I’ve been wanting to start a channel as well, but I always get in my own way and find an excuse not to. After watching this, I think I’m gonna do it. Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing yourself on this platform, man. This has inspired me more then you know
happy to hear that! get after it!
You should've seen the way my jaw literally DROPPED when I read "welcome to video 001". I thought this was just another motivational channel, but this is something else. Something unique I think! I'm really happy that you started this, and I'm excited to see what's coming. I've subscribed and hit the bell too! 😁
I'm going through my first breakup, it was just over a year long relationship. Even if I could change the way everything happened, I wouldn't, because I learned a lot from it, even if it hurt. This relationship opened my eyes about my mental health struggles. Not long ago I think I was at the lowest point of my life yet. Now I'm trying to climb out of that pit step by step, even if those steps are baby steps. I heal and get better a little every day. I just turned 18, so I think life is still ahead of me.
Your message have really hit me in a good way. The cinematography is top-tier, your voice is really warm and calming, and most importantly honest. I just want you to know that you gave me hope that there is a light at the end of that dark tunnel. From the bottom of my hearth, thank you. ❤
wow, thanks for your vulnerability! you seem to be very aware of yourself, your struggles, and the life that you still have left to live! it’s hard at 18, but trust me when I say that you have so much time and you’ve yet to live your best days. Thanks for taking the time to watch and wish you all the best!
This video is truly inspiring! I’m afraid of the future. I’m afraid that the things I pursue today will just end up worthless, distant, and painful memories for me eventually. I try so hard to protect these special things while they’re here that I end up forgetting to truly embrace the experience even though it may not last as long as I want. It’s easy to feel sorry for ourselves and want to experience sadness or fear and sometimes that’s ok. However, I realized that by striving to better ourselves and our mindset, we can grasp onto our inner peace and embrace life as what it is meant to be. Trial and hardship, but also joy, learning, and a gift.
anxiety about the future is really tough but you’re not alone. it’s more common than you think! embracing who we are, what we have, living in the now, inspiring others, impacting each other and our communities… all of it is worth it and will always be a learning experience. thanks for sharing this meaningful comment and hope the best for you!
@@shawnjcrossthanks so much man it really means a lot! Best of luck to you, and I’m excited to see how your journey progresses.
I love finding little gems like this channel that inspire me to move forward even when it can feel like an impossible task
this video made my day, i needed these kinds of words; The video brought tears to my eyes and reminded me why I started my self-growth journey. I will watch it whenever I am feeling upset.