This movie deserves several awards, it came out when I was extremely depressed and suicidal because I thought I'll amount to nothing, but this film changed everything.
I agree, it's so underrated. If only our society was based around it's philosophies. If we only cared about everyone being happy and feeling loved instead of money and power.
Same, before this movie came out I had a toxic life where I couldn't succeed in college and I felt depressed but when this movie came out it finally understands my problems, I told my dad about this and he believed it was a fake
Yea, but you know, he lives his purpose...to free people from concern. All this that he mentions is a byproduct in his case but yes, it is true, non of those things can make you happy.
@@ArylBarrel Because you see, when you started to chase material things, You don't just poured your blood and sweats into it. You have to sacrifice your relationship with people, your health, your soul, your mind and body. Whats worst about it is you don't realize it until your life started to crumble down. After all, too much of anything will kill you
@@justaguy994 exactly this. I’ve been an AE with a large financial services company and seeing all our top executives lose their health, relationships, personalities, etc. just for more money than they realistically need isn’t worth it.
Pixar did it again with Soul. I'm so glad it's not just another film about the cliche 'following your dream'. Soul gives us another take on what life means and the trap of finding a purpose - forgeting what it means to be alive and forgeting to live and enjoy the small moments in life. Thank you Pixar.
"The meaning of life is just to be alive. It is so plain and so obvious and so simple. And yet, everybody rushes around in a great panic as if it were necessary to achieve something beyond themselves." - Alan W. Watts.
That really just means there is no meaning. Our brains are our biggest asset and downfall. Sometimes I just look at my cat who chills on his ass all day and occasionally does something stupid and I think about how boring his life seems. Of course our brains are too interested in discovering and reasoning that we can’t just be like a cat, but it’s good insight once you realize we are no more special than any other animal really.
@@yakoschelium5337 it’s in the first sentence of the comment. The purpose of being alive is to be alive. The point of the video and the comment is to say you were not “brought” here to fulfill a specific purpose. You are here to live (I guess that’s a purpose). Let’s say you are brought here for a specific purpose (let’s say to entertain people as an actor). This means that after that purpose is fulfilled (you retire, or switch careers) then your life is then meaningless. So what the video and the comment are saying is stop trapping and limiting yourself with “finding the meaning of life”. Just enjoy your existence and live. Be sad, be happy, go for a run, go to work, cry after watching a sad movie, sit on the toilet for 10 minutes, stare at the sky, smell bad smells, put jeans on, want to be a chef one day, want to be a pilot the next, eat food, etc. Life is about living. Let me know if that helped you understand the point of view better.
@@hectamus_ Thanks for sharing your stories and philosopy "tips". I am not here because I am simply trying to survive off my basic necessities (food, sex, money, pleasures, etc.), that's what "animals" do. When I stare at the sky I don't do it just because the stars look shiny and sparkly, no I stare at the sky because I have faith in God!!! It's easy to be an animal because animals don't question their existence (as you mentioned ironically). There is nothing simple about this life and never will be. Life can't create life, there is always a force thats gives something life. That's how HUMAN BEINGS HAVE SOULS!
A friend of mine who died at age 96 had a great viewpoint. When you asked him, "G'Day Mark, how are you?"; he'd just say, "Well when I woke up this morning I realised I wasn't dead and all my other problems seemed insignificant". Rest In Peace Mark 😉👍👍👍
This hit me similar to Kung fu Panda 3. Po found out he's more than the Dragon warrior. He's a teacher, student, a son, and a friend. And Joe found out there is more to life than his passions.
My grandma used to tell me to never make my hobby or doing something I love, a job to make a living out of, that soon I'll start to hate it. But I started thinking about it after I watched the movie and realised I'd rather have this love and hate relationship with being an artist than wasting my time at a 9-5 job to have a weekend of painting.
Omg, I have struggles with choose a career or being someone in life and I was thinking about art... sometimes I feel upset but sometimes I feel very good
I was having a bad day, got yelled at by my boss. went back home depressed and contemplated suicide.....this video was on my feed and it helped. it showed me theres more to life.
I'm sorry to hear that, man. I hope things get better for you in life! Please remember that your life matters! And practice self care to lift your spirits 👍🏾
Maybe the passion is life itself, how it can turn and bend and make us react, and see how different we all are and should sometimes accept things more than reject them. All those things that could happen...and are happening. me typing, you reading, we both thinking...that's already something we can look and say: "Ain't it amazing? We are both kilometers apart, yet i can tell you what i think. I can think and ponder and maybe that's what i like to do. That's my "meaning", maybe." You see, just thinking about it already reveals how much there is in what seems so little. Enjoy the little things, the big things and everything in between, and just remember that you're never lost when you're always wandering. Just be. Exist. You're not a waste. Everything you do is worth the resources. You're a human mind thinking and rethinking all the time. You read, you type, you respond, you watch, you choose, you regret, you forget, you remember, you believe. You are the meaning. And you are worth every single atom that belongs to you, no matter how much you or anyone else thinks otherwise.
@@alexiboris6937 Ah don't look too deep on it. I have those moments when i become a super philosopher and then i'm screaming at the screen cause my special move missed. I'm that kinda guy
@@catmouse2882 Aw man that's cute. I'm happy to be able to inflict those emotions. I think we should all strive to inflict good emotions on others. If anything, that's one thing i want to be good at.
Anyone else’s catch the “Catch 22” metaphor? The movie was based on finding and catching 22. “Catch 22” is defined as a dilemma or difficult circumstance from which there is no escape because of mutually conflicting or dependent conditions. Either 22 personality type is a catch 22 or that life itself is a catch 22 so ain’t nothing to it but to enjoy it. Idk if I sound a crazy, these Disney movie have been hitting differently now
The reason they feel different is because it's now a younger generation making the movies, the industry is basically aging out, so stuff like Encanto, Soul, Coco actually deals with things like generational trauma, purpose and expectations with more of a forefront than older films would because that's what that younger generation deals with. Look at the director interviews from Pixar before 2016 and after, the difference in age is pretty apparent.
She has to have an earth pass to experience earth. But the only way for her to get a earth pass is to go to Earth. But in order to go to Earth she needs to have an Earth pass.
I relate a lot to 22. Ever since I young age I have always been confused about everything and didn’t want to be alive. Not suicidal like, just wish I never existed. As a baby my mother told me I never cried or got upset and was pretty easy going. I remember at 3 I was put into daycare and sat in the middle of the room refusing to move, I didn’t see the point in doing so and didn’t understand where I was. Looking back I think I had ego death at such a young age. At 4 when I was supposed to go into preschool, I would drag on my moms arm and cry everyday, and refused to go in with all the other kids until 10 minutes later so she could let me into class. I would ask why do I have to go and i never got a satisfying answer it would just be “because you have to”, it was such a confusing experience for me. It’s funny how most kids don’t even remember being forced into school. I remember I always enjoyed watching the trees, bugs, playing, drawing, and listening and coming up with stories. But over the years in school I lost that, everyday was like hell I felt contained in a prison. I was always thinking about I way to get out, I didn’t understand the people who were okay with being here. I would always wonder why people strived for something, and if they were okay with living in this state right now to “achieve” it. I became know in school for not giving a fuck about anything. People would ask me if I would want to go to college, and would say no, and they looked confused and started feeling sorry for me. But, my mindset was I would rather be dead than willingly assign myself to more torture, and I never got in doing it to help myself. Because why would i do that, i never liked myself or would want to survive if i constantly felt like this, I wanted to live and more from my existence. It was like I was a puppet master manically laughing in the shadows, controlling my body from afar. Seeing what would happen if I do this or that, my mind was never able to get it’s hold on reality. I disassociated my mind from my body a long time ago. I became an overthinking paranoid anxiety ridden teen who was completely lost in ones mind. I grew dark and depressed, and lost myself. I never did my homework, became a stoner smoking straight paranoia and cigarettes and dropped acid every week(even in school). I needed so much help but I never asked for it because I guess I thought I could do everything myself, also I had a cool image so I didn’t wanna mess that up. My mindset was so fucked up, and I intentionally did things to destroy myself. The only things I learned from school was I have no freedom, everything I loved such as drawing and storytelling became dark illustrations of my deteriorating mental state and feelings. I lost that attraction to the beauty, and became obsessed with the abyss. The corona was the best thing to ever happen to me because it’s put a pause on everything and I got a chance to reflect and finally breathe again, it’s felt like I have been holding my breath for 14 years in school. It crazy to me still how you put a child in a school at 4, and teach them about things through books and not experience. Where is the time for emotional and social development? But maybe I’m just stupid and this isn’t needed to people who don’t have a fucked up home life. Anyway, I have gotten aware of my circumstances better but still I’m lost, but I am slowly getting out of this mindset and depression, and am appreciating the small things again. But if I told you that I’m fixed that’s a complete lie.
@@rdg1hbk welp fuck me I completely related to this. the scenario he describes are exactly what my dad did to my mom growing up. me and my brothers always fought, and this does explain my viewpoints, damn.
@@misterd.2250 We have walked very similar paths...in fact almost word for word. If you ever want to swing by and talk sometime hmu by leaving a comment on any vid. I rarely get responses here from YT when leaving comments on others channels. Have quite a bit I could share that may give you a better understanding as to why things are the way they are here but it's going to require having a really open mind which I can see you clearly have. Reagrdless if you decide to reach out or not I wish you nothing but the best 🙏
This is me too!!!! I was reading your words but it felt like i wrote them. I cant tell you how much it makes me feel better that there is someone out there who feels like me. I go in depth about everything and anything and all i get is shallowness and fakeness from people. This world is so fucking corrupt and fake it’s ridiculous. But whats more intriguing is the fact that no one seems to be bothered by it. They are like sheep, just slowly following their shepherd, no questions asked, just do what you’re being told. I am AMAZED at the level of stupidity these days. Anyway i wish i knew more ppl like you so I wouldn’t feel so damn alone and alienated from everyone
@@EsEm312 Have you heard of the Reincarnation Soul Trap? You may want to swing by sometime I cover it extensively. Essentially we come to this realm with our memories erased about who we are, where we came from, and why we are are. Reincarnation is a fact and it is happening here on Earth. At the time of bodily death there are mechanisms in place to continually manipulate our consent to coming back lifetime after lifetime. If you are interested in learning more feel free to swing by. We can escape and make this our final incarnation. All the best to you and everyone else on their journey 🙏
@@australium7374 "Actually I indirectly touched on "corpse love making" in my book the Hellbound Heart. Albeit they are alive and back from Hell." -Clive Barker
"That’s why my girlfriend and I broke up: she wanted kids, and I... well, she wanted kids. I had no idea her philosophy was that flawed. She goes, “Wouldn’t it be nice to have a kid? To have this fresh, clean slate which we could fill. A little clean spirit, innocent, and to fill it with good ideas.” Yeah, yeah, how about this? If you’re so fucking altruistic, why don’t you leave the little clean spirit wherever it is right now? Okay? Horrible act, childbirth. Nightmare. Bringing... I would never bring a kid to this fucking planet." - Bill Hicks #antinatalism
That is very true. Stop thinking about that big bulky dream. Look around. Feel the things. Think about them. You already have the dream. The dream of having a life where you can feel and touch and love and care for others and for yourself. A brain capable of so many things and we use it nonstop. Feelings, all different and yet related. It's just...we don't need a goal when there's so much to enjoy so close to you! It's right there! A few steps away. You can look at it. The moment we stop wanting more is the moment we get to enjoy everything else!
@@iac2521 Thanks man. It's the kinds of thinkings that make me go on with life. It's not about how high you can get, but how much you can do and enjoy within your own reality.
i remember when i was in high school, every one of my classmates were clamoring to figure out their plan for college and even the rest of their lives, but i always just took life as it was handed to me. I found it pointless to stress over getting into my dream college or dream career or job, just to find out it isn’t for me. For example, i wanted to be a marine biologist all my life until i took up a job as a laborer under a carpentry company, and i found out i legitimately liked carpentry. Remember guys, don’t force yourself onto a single path in life; take risks, don’t be afraid of failure, and get out of your comfort zone
@@phantomdragon4507, that is what I feared since I was a kid. Sometimes we drive through a part of town that is sobering to how harsh reality can be, and it sometimes it doesn't make us appreciate what we have but resent why so many have to endure it. Worse, if we are not careful we could be in that unpleasant position.
This video made me cry. I’m 30 and have struggled for so long with this idea of a “life purpose” to turn into a career. I had never really given it thought that no one has one specific life purpose other than to be happy to be alive. I need to watch this movie now.
As a person who bitterly followed her passion because it made me feel more alive. I discovered it created joy and some minor crippling anxiety. I can't speak for every artist, but I found myself wrestling the idea if this was something I enjoyed and something I can do. I should pursue it professionally because that couldn't be a more obvious sign of a life purpose. After listening to this, I can agree. After every commission, after every sketch. I feel exactly the same and I think I should just do the next piece to work on. And the anxiety that follows of not doing enough, not being more recognized, or making the big bucks, or the good old fashion nightmare mantra "My art sucks, why did I commit to this" repeating over and over in my head. I guess this would be the trap portion. And strangely enough, I can make peace with being a small fish in a big sea, the sea is expansive enough for me to explore. Simply being should be enough. I don't want to be -the- artist. I'm just happy to be one.
I really understand your battle with anxiousness as it creeps in as an artist who hasn't established a specific marketing profession yet. I can really see myself in you since the creative process is both freeing and harsh to your mental health at the same time
I've been that way since I was younger until I listen to everyone about what they felt like I should do with my life. Come from an abusive home with a narcissistic parent caused me to grow up questioning my worth and doubting myself. However, I've been doing alot of SHADOW work to heal from that, and come to find, I still want to live peacefully. I've even become an minimalist.
I mean as someone that grew up in poverty and went on to college for social work I gotta say sometimes people that have a rough background just want to feel safe and not struggle just to survive anymore. Honestly for some people "just to be comfortable" makes perfect sense!
As a writer, I definitely relate to this. I’ve pursued my passion for ten years and I finally self published two books. I got lost in my obsession for too long and now that I’m realizing that writing isn’t a viable career option, I’m depressed and considering giving up. It’s taking me a while to learn how to actually enjoy all of life instead of just living to write.
Can you link me your books? Man, the purpose is not success, its just to leave a part of you in the world, you made the books, they will never dissapear
I believe you need to live life in order to write. Look at Hemingway, he had a wild life (except for the part of his death; he had an unfortunate blood disease that caused him to take his own life).
I can imagine your frustration. Have you watched Film Courage's interview with Ken Atchity? I think it's important to focus on things you can control (how well you can express your ideas, how you can make the process fun for yourself) vs the external things you can't control (who likes it and how popular it is). Some writers write all their life, and realise that their life was about writing. I think it's only a problem if you're in the mindset that you're "missing out". But equally, the person who dreamed of writing, but was too scared, and just worked a regular 9-5 and didn't make the time to write also shares that feeling of "missing out". Kierkegaard said, "Get married and you'll regret it, don't get married and you'll regret it."
this is why i don’t follow the man made idea of a purpose. Alan Watts said it best, the purpose of being alive is just being alive, we’re the universe experiencing itself from a unique perspective/point of view. i find great comfort in those ideas he discusses in his lectures, just being alive itself is enough for me and it feels good to no longer chase this man-made idea of a “life purpose” and rather be alive while being in the present moment
Absolutely. It's good to take a break from beating yourself up or placing all your value on what you may be one day. All your value is with you right now
Yes! I agree! For me, enjoying the little things in life is enough to be happy. Like having a delicious breakfast! or reading books you said you'll read them!
As someone who grew up in a Christian home. I was always taught that the meaning of life is to follow God and pray and get close to him. Doesn’t matter what religion your from/ believe . Life is about being kind, compassionate, caring for the earth we live on, being kind to animals and people. Living in the moment and having a minimalist mind set. We’re Materials and possessions don’t matter, what matters is your family, your health and just the little things in life that make it all worth it! Just live your life and be pressent in the moment and you’ll find happiness.
Do you still believe that or did a Pixar movie from elitist with evil agendas change your mind? We all have purpose. It just isn’t about dreams and success.
I hate to break it to you, but being kind and compassionate do not actually mean anything if there is no inherent life purpose, God, or eternality. Why should anyone be kind if we only live this life and then die? Why not do massive evil and be selfish?
This movie is beautiful, so insightful and deep. Glad kids can grow up watching this, and maybe they can make changes in the way our society runs one day.
This movie was so relatable to me. There's been times where I even contemplated killing myself because I felt I had no purpose for anything or anyone. Remembering all the beautiful little things I still want to see in life, I found motivation to keep going. I have a daughter now and she makes me love life everyday. ❤️
❤❤❤ Despite naysayers, be you child's best friend. Show her what true friendship is so she can always have something to compare it to when people attempt to mistreat her. ❤ Congratulations
people constantly worrying about the future and obsessed with the past they just stop enjoying the day like an empty shell just doing through life without living or existing ... it is a part of life to be lost but that doesn't mean you stop enjoying it this is our only chance to live but we waste it thinking about our hurt or repeating corrupted scenarios .. you are doing your best right here and right now. take it easy
This clip literally just saved my life. I always thought I was put here for a specific purpose, as though everything else doesn't matter. Specific things matter. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Looking back on it, and how this film opened my eyes, as I’d once set my drive on that one dream, or dream job, I’d realized to simply look at things from a different angle. But more importantly, it’d made me realize a simple but important piece of advice in living a varied but full life, why you should avoid that tunnel vision that can sap the passion you had. It’s a quote from a character in a show I’d watched recently: “Don’t make your whole life about one thing you love. Because when you loose it… you’re life feels more empty”.
I heard this story about a fish. He swims up to this older fish and says, "I'm trying to find this thing they call the ocean." "The ocean?" says the older fish. "That's what you're in right now." "This?" says the young fish. "This is water. What I want is the ocean."
There's an old Russian joke. Dude dies and asks God, what was his life purpose. The God answers: - You remember that restaraunt you visited in 2004? - Yes, I do. - And you remember that blonde woman who asked you to pass her salt? - Uhm, kinda... - Well, my child, that was it. Imagine your life purpose being to pass a stranger some salt. That's liberating as fuck. You can be whoever you want, you can't ever screw up such simple job, and then you're free.
You can screw up by having kids. "That’s why my girlfriend and I broke up: she wanted kids, and I... well, she wanted kids. I had no idea her philosophy was that flawed. She goes, “Wouldn’t it be nice to have a kid? To have this fresh, clean slate which we could fill. A little clean spirit, innocent, and to fill it with good ideas.” Yeah, yeah, how about this? If you’re so fucking altruistic, why don’t you leave the little clean spirit wherever it is right now? Okay? Horrible act, childbirth. Nightmare. Bringing... I would never bring a kid to this fucking planet." - Bill Hicks #antinatalism
@@esotericdrawing5856 stop posting this under every comment. It's doesn't add to the conversations. There are more than enough reasons to not have kids, just use one of them instead
@@bawski6542 Every virtue is the observance of a mean between two extremes. Courage is the mean between cowardice and rashness. Temperance is the mean of profligacy and insensibility. Wittiness is the mean of boorishness and buffoonery, and the list goes on. I suggest Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle. It isn't particularly complicated, and it explains things like pleasure, what makes a man happy, virtues, friendship, etc.
Tarot Card Readings. Psyhic Readings. Shaman Readings. Astrology etc etc etc. I was quite obsessed with my "Life Purpose". Slowly I started to pull away from it. While my siblings, friends were on the road with their life purposes. Some were concerned that I was "falling behinde" and yet I didn't really saw nor felt that way. Thanks to the lockdown of the pandemic and this movie. I've come to appreciate 😌 little goals and purposes of today, tonight and tomorrow
Same. The pandemic indeed was an eye-opener. I was a busy body obsessed with my career, culinary, chasing a job title and money. (I still enjoy tarot, dreams, and numerology. I don't practice it as much as I do chakra healing. Tarot has become more of a hobby now. What can I say? It's insightful and fun!) I learned so much by reading again like I used to do when I was a kid. Adulthood and my poverty mindset shift my focus on working 24/7. Why focus so much on being an employee?? How outrageous it is to be obsessed about working for someone else. Anywho, life has been beautiful, not obsessing over just my needs and wants. I prioritize traveling with any family member who has the time to come along and help people.
This movie speaks out a lot to me. Unlike almost all of the people I knew, I really don't have grand dreams like graduating college, getting a stable job, planning for a wedding or settling down. I always just want to live for everyday. Not the party all night living (though it sounds fund too) but simply to just cherish everyday that I have. Growing up, people would judge me for having no purpose in life but this film made me realize how life is often taken granted. I'm not lazy or not passionate. I guess I'm just living and doing so with how I wanted it to be.
It makes you realize just how important the gift of life is. There is such a slim chance that you and I became a fertilized egg and are now living, breathing, bleeding, loving, angry, feeling creatures. Yet here we are. That’s so fascinating to me.
Yes...i look at my arm from time to time ..amazed at body created in wombs growth birth till old age...cant say i like death😐but the more I look to my creator ...Jesus the better I understand it...
"That’s why my girlfriend and I broke up: she wanted kids, and I... well, she wanted kids. I had no idea her philosophy was that flawed. She goes, “Wouldn’t it be nice to have a kid? To have this fresh, clean slate which we could fill. A little clean spirit, innocent, and to fill it with good ideas.” Yeah, yeah, how about this? If you’re so fucking altruistic, why don’t you leave the little clean spirit wherever it is right now? Okay? Horrible act, childbirth. Nightmare. Bringing... I would never bring a kid to this fucking planet." - Bill Hicks #antinatalism
“The meaning of life is just to be alive. It is so plain and so obvious and so simple. And yet, everybody rushes around in a great panic as if it were necessary to achieve something beyond themselves.” ― Alan Wilson Watts
I admit that Soul changed me, maybe in a small way, but something profound changed. Now, I really try to live in the present and appreciate the little things around me, like a bite of good food, a laughter, air breeze, a stranger's gaze, human contact, you get it. My life is in utter disarray now, but at least I'm conscious enough to remind myself "you know it's going bad, but you're still alive. Enjoy it while it lasts. Breath some fresh air, have a glass of cold water, look at the sky and try again".
I relate with 22's sense of "zoning" whenever she experiences the simple things in life. I am not in the best stage of my life and often feel myself feeling depressed. But there's just something about the small things like breathing or walking that can be magical...
Philosophy is such a trip. I'm coming up on my first year anniversary of a stage four cancer diagnosis, and I don't really care about my "purpose," although I never did find it. Sometimes just being is all the enormity I can fathom. It's all so freaking amazing!
When I first saw this movie it hit me hard and really connected with me. Almost as if a higher self was trying to awake me from things I would ignore intentionally. The way you pieced and described was excellent. Thanks for the video.
Damn,a video that easily define your life in 8 minutes,is just incrieble. Which basically sum up this whole channel,and perhaps i'll be more than just an paleontogloist one day,and be something more than i could ever be.
Damn you’re the first person I’ve ever heard want to become one other than me. When i was little everyone wanted to be a police man ir a firefighter or a movie star, and i said paleontology lmao.
@@myrmiciex1889 Personally I've been leaning more into coding and cyber security. But I fully salute Paleontologists, no joke. That seems like a REALLY fun job.
I feel that throughout 2020 and in 2021 you've changed. Your videos were always thought provoking but now they give off a very philosophical meaning and it intrigues me. Even your profile pick shows how much you've changed. You really got something special and I hope you continue doing it for years to come.
This movie has become my favourite too. Its soo beautiful and complex yet simple. It just blows my mind how a story in cinema can teach you what thousands of books can't.
This is the exact same thing I was talking to my mom about after I watched this movie. We're just here to experience. It's so simple, yet so meaningful at the same time. And I think that's beautiful.
About the girl that wanted to stop playing her instrument: I felt like the only reason she came to him to say she wanted to stop was to get praised aka to get told, that her playing is too good to not get pursued. Because his (more like the souls) reaction, that she should stop, was not what she expexted (which you could tell in her expression). Like she would have played anyways, she just wanted some motivation through the compliments of others that she thought she'd only get through self pitty.
" You live for yourself" -Me, some 16 year old that has nothing to do Ever since I could remember, I wanted to work as an artist, more specifically an animator. but just a phew months ago I started getting exhausted of drawing, the drawings I made didn't seem worth all the time, effort and soul I put into 'em, I got tired of how often I failed to get decent results, I understand that failure is common but the amount of fails I've got is still breaking me down. On the other hand, I would feel guilty for tryna take breaks and take my mind off of things. This all concluded into me having an exsistential crisis, I'm planning on going to an animation school.... drawing is pretty much my personality at this point... do I want to do a 180 all of a sudden and give up on working as an artist? So currently I feel very useless and somewhat confused... However, Pixar's "soul", this video and some conversation I had with myself a phew days ago made me realise that it's okay that I don't commit many achievements, alot of people don't neither, it really doesn't matter how people will judge you for being kind of a boring person (most people that lend such negative and useless judgements are usually misreable with themselves anyway which means that you're just fine) Also forgot to mention, A short while back I learned that despite the fact that alot of people negatively criticize frozen 2, the crew behind it put tons and tons of effort into that movie, which alot of reviewers seem to glance over all that work, that was an example that reminded me that though the result might look simple or not hard to create, Usually that product would turn out to actually take alOt of time and work to create, so I shouldn't be surprised that I face alot of hardships when I'm on my artistic journey. You really are just alive to do your own thing, don't stress yourself over how you'll look in the future, don't worry that you don't fit some certain standard whether it be a standard you set or someone else set, it's okay to enjoy things that don't accquire much skill, it's okay to fail a bazillion times and generally not have so many successful moments in your life, it's not shameful/ embarassing that you're going through sucky times. You really are alive and exsisting for your own enjoyment ❤ Please excuse any weird writing mistakes I made, english isn't my firt language and it's friggin 3am- I'm almost done blabbering now, I agree Soul was very well made and it is in fact very touching. I do find your videos to be very intriguing too, you got me wanting to throw in my own life lesson 😅 Another freindly reminder that your content is appreciated 💞
Ever since I learned I can actually draw as a kid I have always wanted to do animations, that or playing in esport. But now for years I haven't drawn anything. At the begining it was simply I did not had time or energy. And I started to realize that everytime I draw it's not the same, it did not make me happy as before. So I just said to everyone I can't draw and that is why I stopped. Lately tho my friend was talking about drawing and how she can't do it and that other people have such a talent. I said to her that it doesn't matter if u have talent for it. If it makes u happy why not do it? U can always learn it. It won't be perfect but it's okey cause what matters is that for you it will make u happy and proud of yourself. I might stopped drawing but being able to tell someone what I learned and teach them and try to help them improve in it. It made me really happy when she really did improve in it. It makes me happy when she shows me what she did everytime. Thanks to it I feel like maybe I can also start again. Getting back to it. But if I won't then it's okey. I can always look at my work and know I did this and it will be here probably even after my death. I don't know what I want to do in the future but I do know I won't ever stop being me. Or doing what I love and always finding the new things that will make me happy.
@@MrCzechWolf I wish I could have people I get to speak with about art... most people around me are just not interested. I'm envious of your experience lol
@@danab0440 you will find them one day. Maybe u already have but they are insecure about it. The most important is that focus on what you have now. Not what you could have or wish u had, but what u have now. Whenever is a friends, job, hobby... it's okey to think about the past And dream about the future but don't attach yourself to it much.
I love this movie so much. It really relates to what I've been thinking about a lot recently as I leave my carefree days of childhood, stepping into the unknown world of being an adult: experience is the meaning of life.
I loved this... This movie has kinda sent me into a small existential crisis because I’m only 22 and I feel like I’ve wasted so much time. You captured and expressed how this movie affected me perfectly and I wanted to say thank you for that. It’s nice to hear it from someone else...
I feel that even our identity is an important part of the conversation, because we always identify ourselves based on what we DO rather than what we ARE. We would be quick to look at the past struggles, pain, loss, or to the future in dismay with our lack of purpose or “planning”. But when we do these things we are overlooking our actual lives. Just live life! You only have one, and you don’t have long so cherish it! Be grateful, and daring always, and don’t overstay your welcome mentally. It will only hold you back.
This is it, this is literally it. I myself and many others who I have known have always had problems with "hype fixations" and I knew that they were bad not just for our mental health but for others around us, but this video just sets everything straight, it allows me to fully grasp exactly why that way of being is wrong. We should just live life and be open to experience all that life gives.
I really needed to hear this.. My whole I’ve been told I had to find that one thing that will make me happy and a lot of money too. Rn I’m 22 and I’m feel like I’m have a mid life crisis because I can’t find that one thing that I’m good at and that makes me happy. I admit I missed out on a lot of life and become very depressed because I was so obsessed with the idea that I needed a life purpose in order live. Thank you for this eye opening video and now I’m going to watch Soul.
To look for a life purpose means that you accept life has a meaning. In my opinion life doesn't have a purpose, it doesn't have a meaning and we're all here by accident. There is no point to life...but it's still nice to stop and smell the flowers. Wonderful video.
Beautiful explanation. I just watched "Soul" for the first time and was blown away. I have struggled with this concept my entire life and felt like a failure because I wasn't doing something "big enough." It is truly toxic! The discussion about the state of flow was also very intriguing, because one of my favorite books is "Flow" by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. I've read it during some of the most depressing times of my life or whenever I've felt like I was in a rut. The ironic part is that "Flow" according to Mihaly is what CREATES happiness (as opposed to the movie which suggests that it can potentially be dangerous if you're too obsessed with a particular goal). The only difference in definitions is that the concept of flow for Mihaly has to do with being in that state during all times of the day and even during the little mundane parts of life. For example, the scene where 22 is sitting on the stoop and is looking up at the tree could be described by Mihaly as being in a flow state. She is consumed by what she is experiencing. In this way, she is actually enjoying life more than someone like Joe who ignores the simple life pleasures. The book and movie essentially are saying the same thing, but have different ways of describing it.
6:47 Okay so preface, I have autism. And there's a lot of things people assume about autism but one symptom that is actually a thing is called "special interests", sometimes called "hyperfocus". Basically, people with autism can have a tendency to get obsessed with a singular topic and think about nothing but that thing. Its like what you're describing, only on the next level. The thing is, while I definitely go through that, I dont really think all my conversations are only about that. I really like videogame design, I want to be a videogame designer. But it isn't the only thing I talk about with my friends. We talk about videogames, life, we talk about school, sometimes politics, lots of specific things that have to do with videogames. Its just interesting that some people can be so obsessed that its all they talk about, and im here with this disorder that makes me more inclined towards that, where I dont have that issue. Idk exactly where im going with this... I guess im just thankful that I can have a social life that is like it is despite my condition. 8:02 that actually does help me realize something new. I have sometimes wished, if only I had a friend group of people just into game design as I am. We could talk about game design and coding and all that... but actually, since my friend group has similar, yet different interests, thats better. Im not boxed into this singular mindset of one thing im doing all the time. I can learn of and indulge in various things I would never have even considered otherwise. Usually stuff like videogames I wouldnt otherwise have an interest in, like Mario Sports Mix, Ive never been interested in playing sports games, but me and my friend have been playing Sports Mix every night for the past few weeks. But even beyond that there's more to it than that. Thinking about it now I almost want to go out of my comfort zone and make a new friend somewhere else, someone who isn't even interested in videogames, so I can do whatever they do for fun to gain new experiences like that.
@annoying kid I feel this in a different way like the way i say something in my head sounds profound but when i say it the words sound really dumb. Having adhd can be stressful sometimes.
Yeah, this all relatable as an autistic individual myself. Going out of your comfort zone socially can however be difficult because more often than not you won't have many traits that will help you and the other person you engage a relationship with fundamental ground to "connect with" if that makes sense. I think the idea of simply indulging in new experiences and stepping onto new land open mindedly is great despite what I stated.
Thank you for posting this because as I watched I wondered about Autism and thought out how a special interest is something to love and enjoy. It's still living life to the full even if you're obsessed with your interest because that can open doors to you. Thinking "your life's purpose" has to be a thing you do for a living or make a visible success at doing, then that can be toxic, but special interests are living life to the full. A person can have many of them over a lifetime and switch between them, connecting to people on the way. If you take making money and traditional "success" out of the equation, then the special interest adds flavour and enjoyment to life. Edit to add - I love World of Warcraft (my character is my pic
people clearly didn’t watch the movie. Soul wasn’t about having or trying to stick to one particular purpose. the character joe gardner thought his purpose was to play music. but at the end he found out living each moment and enjoying life to the fullest is ultimately your souls purpose and everyone’s purpose at that matter 🤍🤍💟
Man I haven’t watched videos of Made2Express and that’s because i rarely got notifications for your videos so i thought you weren’t uploading videos anymore nevertheless now that i know you’re uploading I’m definitely keeping an eye out for your videos
I’m a grown man who had no intention of watching soul till I seen this video...so I went over to Redbox picked it up...stirred a pot of coffee and enjoyed a simple morning... and got a life changing message
Enjoying the small things in life is absolutely beautiful. Stop and smell the flowers.. Nobody on their death bed would say "I wish I worked more". Take your time enjoy your family.
Just sharing my experience, sorry for the sad stuff lol. In my case at least, I never really had things in life that did anything for me. Everything was just, not worth it. Until recently, I hadn't found anything to really look forward to, any reason to do anything; go to school, interact with the people around me, or even get up in the mornings. But once I found something that I actually wanted to do, it quite literally took over my life. It's all I can really think of, or talk about, or work on, because it's the only thing that brings me joy. Idk if anyone would relate to this, I just thought id share my experience with my "purpose"
This is part of the reason I believe in Jesus. I don't find myself constantly struggling to find meaning and purpose in life through materialistic means, because He has already given my life purpose.
exactly, I’m not Christian but I dive into metaphysics, occult knowledge, and psychedelics this sort of spirituality it helps me find some sort of meaning finding out unseen and hidden things versus trying to find meaning in a rat race.
@@vroomy619 I've had my fair share of psychedelic experiences as well, and while I've had a lot of profound experiences on these substances, I've struggled to put any of it into words. I wouldn't say these experiences were bad, but I can't say I've derived anything truthful from them, even though I've had the sensation that I was discovering hidden truths on these substances. I believe in the LOGOS, which is basically the concept that truth can be communicated through speech. So my dilemma is this: if I can't communicate the ideas I've had from these experiences through speech, did I actually derive anything truthful from these experiences? Does this mean everyone must take mind-altering substances in order to know the truth? Can speech itself be considered a mind-altering substance? So many questions, so little answers, which is part of the reason I always find myself coming back to Jesus. He has grounded me and provided me with a sense of peace in knowing, while I may not have all the answers, there is someone who does, and I can not only learn from His words, but experience a loving relationship with Him in my daily life.
@@WallsClips yea psychedelics can’t really give u the full answer it’s more of getting the answer in a different way to me in a diff adventurous experience
He knew us before he created us in our mother's womb, he created us and breathed life into us with A Purpose in mind, for his glory 🤗,praise be to GOD!
BRO you are literally my unsung hero, I've learned so much more from your insight than I have with all my years in school. Thank you so much for putting in the effort for these videos - it keeps a lot of us who are stuck going.
I have struggled with suicidial thoughts and depression for the past couple years. At 15 I lost my mom, then a few years later I got very lucky and started some successful businesses. I made a lot of money really fast and became very popular and thought I found my "purpose". Then slowly those businesses faded away and the massive piles of money coming in every month gradually got smaller. I still do fine for myself but not at all like the ultra luxury jet-set lifestyle I used to have. I really struggled with the fact that I may never get back to that point again. I watched this movie randomly last night after seeing a TikTok about it. Thanks to this movie, this is the best I have felt in years. I finally realized what my mom knew very well and worked so hard to try and teach me. There is no "purpose" in life. The "purpose" is to just experience it, not to get caught up in a career or material items. I hope more people watch this movie and are able to take away this message. I quite literally owe my life to this movie.
Life is hard but it doesn’t have to be i really feel like this world needs a lot more love there’s so much hate in the world and for what ? Everyone is human we all bleed the same and we all die we all just have different mindsets. That’s what makes everyone unique and different. I thank you made2express for the video 🙏
Everyone keeps talking about purpose in life, having a goal and reach for the stars. Personally I was never a fan of this all. I'm just living a simple uneventful but still fulfilled life, I'm glad to have a job that pays me enough to live simple but comfortable and I don't need to become a manager of get famous to be happy. It's okay if some people need a goal to work for but there are people in the world who are just happy to be alive and enjoy life in their own way.
I obsessed on this movie when it came out. Such a deep concept displayed with lightness and ethereal nature. However, your breakdown and use of descriptive summary, really hits home and drives the unspoken essence of the film to the forefront. So beautifully done.
OMG! You just helped me realize how much I've changed over time! Every time I noticed my interests and music tastes changed, I thought I had a personality disorder or something. I know, crazy, but I always thought that until I watched this video. Thank you!
best video I’ve ever seen on youtube I have over 5000 liked videos and nothing has ever felt more personal to my heart than the conclusion of this one. thanks for uploading
I totally get this! i often can't conform to the idea of only having one job, it makes me depressed and a bit anxious. I wanna try everything, I want to be everything! i still don't have a job, I'm not even going to school and that has made me crave variety even more. Sadly I can't experience as much as I want to because I don't have the brain to get the schooling for every job I want to try so I guess a game designer is as close as I'll ever get. games can come much variety, and I love the idea of creating a world for people the experience and immerse themself in so they can see what it's like living a different life.
@@fireassassin16 feels like collage is the only option for me because I want those big complex jobs like zoology or architecture. But, I've got adhd and ocd so I doubt I'd be able to keep up.
@@maxinefinnfoxen My goal in life is to have a stable job that I don't hate and still gives me enough time to work on my hobby which has a potential to make money.
I got my first part time job not too long ago. About 2 months in, I began to question if that’s all there is to having a job. Don’t get me wrong It is rewarding, but I feel like a robot in a cycle at times. The older adults in my life sort of exaggerated a job’s propose. Perhaps it’s me done with level entry jobs? I plan on going back to school soon anyway. A trade school. Don’t be afraid to try a trade too. There’s plenty to choose from and are much more in demand than a college education
Throughout the whole movie there were parts I had my eyes closed and I was out into Joes shoes. Looking back at all my memories and constantly down on myself for everything I’ve ever done. And the times were all I cared about was myself and all around I had clues but I couldn’t make sense of it. Towards the end it hit me, the amount of times in my life where I had it all at the palm of my hands and the “whats next” shouts to me. I had it and yet still felt empty, sad, lost. Living everyday for the future, trying to find who I am.. what I’m here for as watching the days go by. I can appreciate all the times I made a decision that wasn’t about me and I ended up making a new connection and talking to a stranger for an hour, time didn’t exist to me. Yet I felt alive and at peace feeling something.
@@nicoleharrington9086 Yeah, I've had more than a few breakdowns with people that told me I had to change this and that and everything would be alright. I don't want to change. I want to be accepted as who I am. There are things that will not change about me and there is nothing that can be done about it. It's like you take a sip of tea and expect a coffee taste, and insists the tea should be changed to taste like coffee. I try my best to accept others as they are, but it seems no other tries the same. The most hypocritical thing is expecting to be accepted for who you are but making little effort in doing the same to others...
@@nicolastoledogost2037 It's great to have good intentions, but the way one's mind works is often different enough that one man's advice is another man's disapproval. That said, people should strive to be empathic and try to get people up on their feet when they fall, but they must also realize if the one who's fallen down just needs to lay down and maybe have an ear to hear them out. I guess these are things that life itself teaches people on. So we should strive to learn and improve, so that more people have the tools to deal with those who have fallen down.
Not giving advice primarly, just expressing themselves. We've been gifted with brains, it's our choice to express ourselves and it's our choice not to listen to everything people say
The movie taught me a valuable lesson. It's not all about finding your purpose, or the "best" career, the career "dream". Sometimes the point of life is to just enjoy what it is you already have.
This video is truly amazing. I had been in a week-long panic attack state where I was throwing up and crying because I was contemplating life and what happens after but this video seriously made me feel better. Thank you.
I think the meaning of life is impact. Impact on yourself, on others, on your community. Every thing you do leaves an impact, and I feel that it’s in your hands what you do with the impact you have. I’m not sure that it’s exactly related to the video, but it’s something I’ve been thinking on for a while.
This really resonated with me. I'm pretty passionate about my art but sometimes it takes over and then I fall into the pit-trap of not being as good as my peers. It's like I completely forgot why I picked up this hobby in the first place. It's good to be passionate but never let it be your identity, at least that's one take away I got from this. Such a great video, I certainly appreciate your thoughts
I only found this video now. I lost my grandma last week. And i am feeling very sad all week. I was thinking about this movie again. And you described it all very beautifully. Life is all about the highs and the lows. Grieving is hard, but the other side of grieve is love. And i’m happy I experienced all that love. Thankyou for this beautiful video 🤍
"I don't want to survive; I want to LIVE"
that's from Wall-E right?
@@micahalaizaaraojo-eusena7866 no Moana.
@@micahalaizaaraojo-eusena7866 Yep
@@micahalaizaaraojo-eusena7866 No it's from your local Gotham thug
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Life is not a problem to be solved , but a reality to be experienced
So good. Thank you 😊
Have fun experiencing the matrix bucko!
Fav quote
Life is simply a place where things live, experience pain, and die.
Life is pain and endless questions without answer
This movie deserves several awards, it came out when I was extremely depressed and suicidal because I thought I'll amount to nothing, but this film changed everything.
I agree, it's so underrated. If only our society was based around it's philosophies. If we only cared about everyone being happy and feeling loved instead of money and power.
How did it change everything? Are you now going to amount to something or are you now ok with the fact that you might not amount to anything?
@@soberanisfam1323 It probably changed their viewpoint. Whole point of the video and movie is to not obsess over the search for meaning or purpose.
Same, before this movie came out I had a toxic life where I couldn't succeed in college and I felt depressed but when this movie came out it finally understands my problems, I told my dad about this and he believed it was a fake
I just felt happy to read your story. Stay well =)
“I think everybody should get rich and famous and do everything they ever dreamed of so they can see that it's not the answer.” - Jim Carrey
Yea, but you know, he lives his purpose...to free people from concern. All this that he mentions is a byproduct in his case but yes, it is true, non of those things can make you happy.
Fuck I feel that quote. I’ve been making more money than I ever have this year and all it’s made me realize is how much it’s not worth it.
@@Eligonzales1022 why isn’t it worth it?
@@ArylBarrel Because you see, when you started to chase material things, You don't just poured your blood and sweats into it. You have to sacrifice your relationship with people, your health, your soul, your mind and body. Whats worst about it is you don't realize it until your life started to crumble down. After all, too much of anything will kill you
@@justaguy994 exactly this. I’ve been an AE with a large financial services company and seeing all our top executives lose their health, relationships, personalities, etc. just for more money than they realistically need isn’t worth it.
Pixar did it again with Soul. I'm so glad it's not just another film about the cliche 'following your dream'. Soul gives us another take on what life means and the trap of finding a purpose - forgeting what it means to be alive and forgeting to live and enjoy the small moments in life. Thank you Pixar.
I thought the ending would be Joe achieving his dream. But went way beyond that and I'm glad
Ghibli did it better though with whisper of the heart
"The meaning of life is just to be alive. It is so plain and so obvious and so simple. And yet, everybody rushes around in a great panic as if it were necessary to achieve something beyond themselves." - Alan W. Watts.
That really just means there is no meaning. Our brains are our biggest asset and downfall. Sometimes I just look at my cat who chills on his ass all day and occasionally does something stupid and I think about how boring his life seems. Of course our brains are too interested in discovering and reasoning that we can’t just be like a cat, but it’s good insight once you realize we are no more special than any other animal really.
Okay so what is the point of being alive?
@@yakoschelium5337 it’s in the first sentence of the comment. The purpose of being alive is to be alive. The point of the video and the comment is to say you were not “brought” here to fulfill a specific purpose. You are here to live (I guess that’s a purpose). Let’s say you are brought here for a specific purpose (let’s say to entertain people as an actor). This means that after that purpose is fulfilled (you retire, or switch careers) then your life is then meaningless. So what the video and the comment are saying is stop trapping and limiting yourself with “finding the meaning of life”. Just enjoy your existence and live. Be sad, be happy, go for a run, go to work, cry after watching a sad movie, sit on the toilet for 10 minutes, stare at the sky, smell bad smells, put jeans on, want to be a chef one day, want to be a pilot the next, eat food, etc. Life is about living. Let me know if that helped you understand the point of view better.
@@yakoschelium5337 whatever you decide it is
@@hectamus_ Thanks for sharing your stories and philosopy "tips". I am not here because I am simply trying to survive off my basic necessities (food, sex, money, pleasures, etc.), that's what "animals" do. When I stare at the sky I don't do it just because the stars look shiny and sparkly, no I stare at the sky because I have faith in God!!! It's easy to be an animal because animals don't question their existence (as you mentioned ironically). There is nothing simple about this life and never will be. Life can't create life, there is always a force thats gives something life. That's how HUMAN BEINGS HAVE SOULS!
A friend of mine who died at age 96 had a great viewpoint. When you asked him, "G'Day Mark, how are you?"; he'd just say, "Well when I woke up this morning I realised I wasn't dead and all my other problems seemed insignificant". Rest In Peace Mark 😉👍👍👍
Interesting
i love mark
:') RIP Mark
so after he died did his problems get more significant? (rip mark)
Mark was probably a good guy, thanks for sharing.
"A spark isn't a soul's purpose, oh you mentors and your passions, your 'meanings of life...' so basic."
Yeah
Yeah
@@dinglesworld no
@@abrahamgn3614 shut up meg
@@MaddieFlour1 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
This hit me similar to Kung fu Panda 3. Po found out he's more than the Dragon warrior. He's a teacher, student, a son, and a friend. And Joe found out there is more to life than his passions.
Oh yea that’s true
Their names rhyme.
Before you are a musician, a professional sports player, a comedian, at the base, you are a human
My grandma used to tell me to never make my hobby or doing something I love, a job to make a living out of, that soon I'll start to hate it. But I started thinking about it after I watched the movie and realised I'd rather have this love and hate relationship with being an artist than wasting my time at a 9-5 job to have a weekend of painting.
Omg, I have struggles with choose a career or being someone in life and I was thinking about art... sometimes I feel upset but sometimes I feel very good
You both have a point tho, my position currently is the same as yours
I'm also not very good at keeping a job.. people made it look so easy..
My dad love draw and he came an architect. He lives in middle class house and middle class lifestyle.
Grandma was wrong again
completely unrelated but good to see a fellow stay here!
I was having a bad day, got yelled at by my boss. went back home depressed and contemplated suicide.....this video was on my feed and it helped. it showed me theres more to life.
I'm sorry to hear that, man. I hope things get better for you in life! Please remember that your life matters! And practice self care to lift your spirits 👍🏾
I hope you are doing better🧡
Glad ur alive
im so sorry about that :( Fuck your boss. take care of yourself
@@cheriecheung4164 thanks guys :)
"Don't forget to be Happy, to be Alive..."
@@-adolfo- how did you do that?
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My mental problems:
*yeah I think I'll pass on that-*
In summery: your life purpose is to live, not to find a passion to live for.
Maybe the passion is life itself, how it can turn and bend and make us react, and see how different we all are and should sometimes accept things more than reject them. All those things that could happen...and are happening. me typing, you reading, we both thinking...that's already something we can look and say: "Ain't it amazing? We are both kilometers apart, yet i can tell you what i think. I can think and ponder and maybe that's what i like to do. That's my "meaning", maybe."
You see, just thinking about it already reveals how much there is in what seems so little. Enjoy the little things, the big things and everything in between, and just remember that you're never lost when you're always wandering. Just be. Exist. You're not a waste. Everything you do is worth the resources. You're a human mind thinking and rethinking all the time. You read, you type, you respond, you watch, you choose, you regret, you forget, you remember, you believe.
You are the meaning. And you are worth every single atom that belongs to you, no matter how much you or anyone else thinks otherwise.
@@mhfiver2441 sh#t that's deep, I was kinda just talking out of my @ss
@@mhfiver2441 you literally brought a tear to my eye...beautifully said❤
@@alexiboris6937 Ah don't look too deep on it. I have those moments when i become a super philosopher and then i'm screaming at the screen cause my special move missed. I'm that kinda guy
@@catmouse2882 Aw man that's cute. I'm happy to be able to inflict those emotions. I think we should all strive to inflict good emotions on others. If anything, that's one thing i want to be good at.
Anyone else’s catch the “Catch 22” metaphor? The movie was based on finding and catching 22. “Catch 22” is defined as a dilemma or difficult circumstance from which there is no escape because of mutually conflicting or dependent conditions. Either 22 personality type is a catch 22 or that life itself is a catch 22 so ain’t nothing to it but to enjoy it.
Idk if I sound a crazy, these Disney movie have been hitting differently now
Damn! 🤯🤯🤯
The reason they feel different is because it's now a younger generation making the movies, the industry is basically aging out, so stuff like Encanto, Soul, Coco actually deals with things like generational trauma, purpose and expectations with more of a forefront than older films would because that's what that younger generation deals with. Look at the director interviews from Pixar before 2016 and after, the difference in age is pretty apparent.
In numerology 22 is one of the most important numbers, it’s a master number, relates to the concept of life paths
@@grodcoyote6635 encanto was terrible tho haha
She has to have an earth pass to experience earth. But the only way for her to get a earth pass is to go to Earth. But in order to go to Earth she needs to have an Earth pass.
I relate a lot to 22. Ever since I young age I have always been confused about everything and didn’t want to be alive. Not suicidal like, just wish I never existed. As a baby my mother told me I never cried or got upset and was pretty easy going. I remember at 3 I was put into daycare and sat in the middle of the room refusing to move, I didn’t see the point in doing so and didn’t understand where I was. Looking back I think I had ego death at such a young age. At 4 when I was supposed to go into preschool, I would drag on my moms arm and cry everyday, and refused to go in with all the other kids until 10 minutes later so she could let me into class. I would ask why do I have to go and i never got a satisfying answer it would just be “because you have to”, it was such a confusing experience for me. It’s funny how most kids don’t even remember being forced into school. I remember I always enjoyed watching the trees, bugs, playing, drawing, and listening and coming up with stories. But over the years in school I lost that, everyday was like hell I felt contained in a prison. I was always thinking about I way to get out, I didn’t understand the people who were okay with being here. I would always wonder why people strived for something, and if they were okay with living in this state right now to “achieve” it. I became know in school for not giving a fuck about anything. People would ask me if I would want to go to college, and would say no, and they looked confused and started feeling sorry for me. But, my mindset was I would rather be dead than willingly assign myself to more torture, and I never got in doing it to help myself. Because why would i do that, i never liked myself or would want to survive if i constantly felt like this, I wanted to live and more from my existence. It was like I was a puppet master manically laughing in the shadows, controlling my body from afar. Seeing what would happen if I do this or that, my mind was never able to get it’s hold on reality. I disassociated my mind from my body a long time ago. I became an overthinking paranoid anxiety ridden teen who was completely lost in ones mind. I grew dark and depressed, and lost myself. I never did my homework, became a stoner smoking straight paranoia and cigarettes and dropped acid every week(even in school). I needed so much help but I never asked for it because I guess I thought I could do everything myself, also I had a cool image so I didn’t wanna mess that up. My mindset was so fucked up, and I intentionally did things to destroy myself. The only things I learned from school was I have no freedom, everything I loved such as drawing and storytelling became dark illustrations of my deteriorating mental state and feelings. I lost that attraction to the beauty, and became obsessed with the abyss. The corona was the best thing to ever happen to me because it’s put a pause on everything and I got a chance to reflect and finally breathe again, it’s felt like I have been holding my breath for 14 years in school. It crazy to me still how you put a child in a school at 4, and teach them about things through books and not experience. Where is the time for emotional and social development? But maybe I’m just stupid and this isn’t needed to people who don’t have a fucked up home life. Anyway, I have gotten aware of my circumstances better but still I’m lost, but I am slowly getting out of this mindset and depression, and am appreciating the small things again. But if I told you that I’m fixed that’s a complete lie.
@@rdg1hbk thanks I’ll check it out!
@@rdg1hbk welp fuck me I completely related to this. the scenario he describes are exactly what my dad did to my mom growing up. me and my brothers always fought, and this does explain my viewpoints, damn.
@@misterd.2250 We have walked very similar paths...in fact almost word for word. If you ever want to swing by and talk sometime hmu by leaving a comment on any vid. I rarely get responses here from YT when leaving comments on others channels.
Have quite a bit I could share that may give you a better understanding as to why things are the way they are here but it's going to require having a really open mind which I can see you clearly have.
Reagrdless if you decide to reach out or not I wish you nothing but the best 🙏
This is me too!!!! I was reading your words but it felt like i wrote them. I cant tell you how much it makes me feel better that there is someone out there who feels like me. I go in depth about everything and anything and all i get is shallowness and fakeness from people. This world is so fucking corrupt and fake it’s ridiculous. But whats more intriguing is the fact that no one seems to be bothered by it. They are like sheep, just slowly following their shepherd, no questions asked, just do what you’re being told. I am AMAZED at the level of stupidity these days.
Anyway i wish i knew more ppl like you so I wouldn’t feel so damn alone and alienated from everyone
@@EsEm312 Have you heard of the Reincarnation Soul Trap? You may want to swing by sometime I cover it extensively. Essentially we come to this realm with our memories erased about who we are, where we came from, and why we are are. Reincarnation is a fact and it is happening here on Earth. At the time of bodily death there are mechanisms in place to continually manipulate our consent to coming back lifetime after lifetime. If you are interested in learning more feel free to swing by. We can escape and make this our final incarnation.
All the best to you and everyone else on their journey 🙏
"Life isn't a support system for art. It's the other way around." - Stephen King
art support life
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"Have you read how kick ass my books are." - Stephen King
“Have you ever wrote a book about having intercourse with a corpse? No, you haven’t.”
-Stephen King
@@australium7374 "Actually I indirectly touched on "corpse love making" in my book the Hellbound Heart. Albeit they are alive and back from Hell." -Clive Barker
"That’s why my girlfriend and I broke up: she wanted kids, and I... well, she wanted kids. I had no idea her philosophy was that flawed. She goes, “Wouldn’t it be nice to have a kid? To have this fresh, clean slate which we could fill. A little clean spirit, innocent, and to fill it with good ideas.” Yeah, yeah, how about this? If you’re so fucking altruistic, why don’t you leave the little clean spirit wherever it is right now? Okay? Horrible act, childbirth. Nightmare. Bringing... I would never bring a kid to this fucking planet." - Bill Hicks #antinatalism
Discovering Purpose is when you cherish everything this life has to offer. Even the simplest things.
That is very true. Stop thinking about that big bulky dream. Look around. Feel the things. Think about them. You already have the dream. The dream of having a life where you can feel and touch and love and care for others and for yourself. A brain capable of so many things and we use it nonstop. Feelings, all different and yet related.
It's just...we don't need a goal when there's so much to enjoy so close to you! It's right there! A few steps away. You can look at it. The moment we stop wanting more is the moment we get to enjoy everything else!
@@mhfiver2441 Great perspective brother, appreciate it.
@@iac2521 Thanks man. It's the kinds of thinkings that make me go on with life. It's not about how high you can get, but how much you can do and enjoy within your own reality.
There is no purpose to discover, life is about just being
The simplest things are the things that matter the most.
i remember when i was in high school, every one of my classmates were clamoring to figure out their plan for college and even the rest of their lives, but i always just took life as it was handed to me. I found it pointless to stress over getting into my dream college or dream career or job, just to find out it isn’t for me. For example, i wanted to be a marine biologist all my life until i took up a job as a laborer under a carpentry company, and i found out i legitimately liked carpentry. Remember guys, don’t force yourself onto a single path in life; take risks, don’t be afraid of failure, and get out of your comfort zone
Thanks for sharing! I really needed this. :)
It's too bad that failure can result in devastation in the case of a lot of people
@@phantomdragon4507, that is what I feared since I was a kid. Sometimes we drive through a part of town that is sobering to how harsh reality can be, and it sometimes it doesn't make us appreciate what we have but resent why so many have to endure it. Worse, if we are not careful we could be in that unpleasant position.
This video made me cry. I’m 30 and have struggled for so long with this idea of a “life purpose” to turn into a career. I had never really given it thought that no one has one specific life purpose other than to be happy to be alive.
I need to watch this movie now.
So, did you watch it?
If yes. How was the movie?
@@SunIsLostvery good i think by now you watched it hahah
As a person who bitterly followed her passion because it made me feel more alive. I discovered it created joy and some minor crippling anxiety. I can't speak for every artist, but I found myself wrestling the idea if this was something I enjoyed and something I can do. I should pursue it professionally because that couldn't be a more obvious sign of a life purpose. After listening to this, I can agree. After every commission, after every sketch. I feel exactly the same and I think I should just do the next piece to work on. And the anxiety that follows of not doing enough, not being more recognized, or making the big bucks, or the good old fashion nightmare mantra "My art sucks, why did I commit to this" repeating over and over in my head. I guess this would be the trap portion. And strangely enough, I can make peace with being a small fish in a big sea, the sea is expansive enough for me to explore. Simply being should be enough. I don't want to be -the- artist. I'm just happy to be one.
I am an artist too. I feel the same way. I get better and better, but never "good enough" to be satisfied.
I really understand your battle with anxiousness as it creeps in as an artist who hasn't established a specific marketing profession yet. I can really see myself in you since the creative process is both freeing and harsh to your mental health at the same time
Am I the only one who though of their purpose as just living comfortably. Ever since I was in middle school my main goal is just live peacefully.
I've been that way since I was younger until I listen to everyone about what they felt like I should do with my life. Come from an abusive home with a narcissistic parent caused me to grow up questioning my worth and doubting myself.
However, I've been doing alot of SHADOW work to heal from that, and come to find, I still want to live peacefully. I've even become an minimalist.
Yeah... A simple meaningful life... Beyond the race for power, fame and fortune... I choose peace and serenity.
I always thought I have some kind of great mission, but the mission is just riding it to the grave and be present on the way.
same here, but sometimes I wonder if that is a lazy objective.
I mean as someone that grew up in poverty and went on to college for social work I gotta say sometimes people that have a rough background just want to feel safe and not struggle just to survive anymore. Honestly for some people "just to be comfortable" makes perfect sense!
As a writer, I definitely relate to this. I’ve pursued my passion for ten years and I finally self published two books. I got lost in my obsession for too long and now that I’m realizing that writing isn’t a viable career option, I’m depressed and considering giving up. It’s taking me a while to learn how to actually enjoy all of life instead of just living to write.
Can you link me your books? Man, the purpose is not success, its just to leave a part of you in the world, you made the books, they will never dissapear
I believe you need to live life in order to write. Look at Hemingway, he had a wild life (except for the part of his death; he had an unfortunate blood disease that caused him to take his own life).
I can imagine your frustration. Have you watched Film Courage's interview with Ken Atchity? I think it's important to focus on things you can control (how well you can express your ideas, how you can make the process fun for yourself) vs the external things you can't control (who likes it and how popular it is). Some writers write all their life, and realise that their life was about writing. I think it's only a problem if you're in the mindset that you're "missing out". But equally, the person who dreamed of writing, but was too scared, and just worked a regular 9-5 and didn't make the time to write also shares that feeling of "missing out". Kierkegaard said, "Get married and you'll regret it, don't get married and you'll regret it."
Don't let your passion become an obsession, or attach money or fame to it. Do it because you love doing it.
What are your books called?
this is why i don’t follow the man made idea of a purpose. Alan Watts said it best, the purpose of being alive is just being alive, we’re the universe experiencing itself from a unique perspective/point of view. i find great comfort in those ideas he discusses in his lectures, just being alive itself is enough for me and it feels good to no longer chase this man-made idea of a “life purpose” and rather be alive while being in the present moment
i love this ty
Absolutely. It's good to take a break from beating yourself up or placing all your value on what you may be one day. All your value is with you right now
Yes! I agree!
For me, enjoying the little things in life is enough to be happy.
Like having a delicious breakfast! or reading books you said you'll read them!
Thank you, this helps me out a lot
Thanks fam :’)
As someone who grew up in a Christian home. I was always taught that the meaning of life is to follow God and pray and get close to him. Doesn’t matter what religion your from/ believe . Life is about being kind, compassionate, caring for the earth we live on, being kind to animals and people. Living in the moment and having a minimalist mind set. We’re Materials and possessions don’t matter, what matters is your family, your health and just the little things in life that make it all worth it! Just live your life and be pressent in the moment and you’ll find happiness.
Yes true
Do you still believe that or did a Pixar movie from elitist with evil agendas change your mind? We all have purpose. It just isn’t about dreams and success.
That way you'll let happiness find you
I hate to break it to you, but being kind and compassionate do not actually mean anything if there is no inherent life purpose, God, or eternality. Why should anyone be kind if we only live this life and then die? Why not do massive evil and be selfish?
@@d.k.6711 because it's the best way to live life
This movie is beautiful, so insightful and deep. Glad kids can grow up watching this, and maybe they can make changes in the way our society runs one day.
This movie was so relatable to me. There's been times where I even contemplated killing myself because I felt I had no purpose for anything or anyone. Remembering all the beautiful little things I still want to see in life, I found motivation to keep going. I have a daughter now and she makes me love life everyday. ❤️
I hope you live the lovely life now ❤️ 😊
❤❤❤
Despite naysayers, be you child's best friend. Show her what true friendship is so she can always have something to compare it to when people attempt to mistreat her. ❤
Congratulations
I’m so happy you’re here 💜
i can relate because my big sis make me enjoy life more
Same
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people constantly worrying about the future and obsessed with the past they just stop enjoying the day like an empty shell just doing through life without living or existing ... it is a part of life to be lost but that doesn't mean you stop enjoying it this is our only chance to live but we waste it thinking about our hurt or repeating corrupted scenarios .. you are doing your best right here and right now. take it easy
i love this
@Jahshiek Wade we can talk, i won't judge i will just listen and you let that shit out before it consumes you
@Jahshiek Wade choose a platform so we can talk
It’s like the Great Gatsby
Worrying about the future is how you make the future a better now. Stop buying into complacency.
This clip literally just saved my life. I always thought I was put here for a specific purpose, as though everything else doesn't matter. Specific things matter. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
I hope you live well x
Looking back on it, and how this film opened my eyes, as I’d once set my drive on that one dream, or dream job, I’d realized to simply look at things from a different angle. But more importantly, it’d made me realize a simple but important piece of advice in living a varied but full life, why you should avoid that tunnel vision that can sap the passion you had. It’s a quote from a character in a show I’d watched recently: “Don’t make your whole life about one thing you love. Because when you loose it… you’re life feels more empty”.
I heard this story about a fish. He swims up to this older fish and says, "I'm trying to find this thing they call the ocean." "The ocean?" says the older fish. "That's what you're in right now." "This?" says the young fish. "This is water. What I want is the ocean."
I still don’t get that story.
😭
@@LD-2401 It means what you're looking for, you're already experiencing it.
now that y'all pointed it out, they really tried to nail that message in.
Meaning
There's an old Russian joke.
Dude dies and asks God, what was his life purpose. The God answers:
- You remember that restaraunt you visited in 2004?
- Yes, I do.
- And you remember that blonde woman who asked you to pass her salt?
- Uhm, kinda...
- Well, my child, that was it.
Imagine your life purpose being to pass a stranger some salt. That's liberating as fuck.
You can be whoever you want, you can't ever screw up such simple job, and then you're free.
Yes...small acts of kindness 🥰
You can screw up by having kids. "That’s why my girlfriend and I broke up: she wanted kids, and I... well, she wanted kids. I had no idea her philosophy was that flawed. She goes, “Wouldn’t it be nice to have a kid? To have this fresh, clean slate which we could fill. A little clean spirit, innocent, and to fill it with good ideas.” Yeah, yeah, how about this? If you’re so fucking altruistic, why don’t you leave the little clean spirit wherever it is right now? Okay? Horrible act, childbirth. Nightmare. Bringing... I would never bring a kid to this fucking planet." - Bill Hicks #antinatalism
You could’ve saved a million lives by passing her the salt. I would suggest that you go study the butterfly effect.
@@esotericdrawing5856 stop posting this under every comment. It's doesn't add to the conversations. There are more than enough reasons to not have kids, just use one of them instead
@@esotericdrawing5856 my dude who hired you to copy and paste this?
Always remember that you need Balance in Life. Never forget that. 😉
Hee hee
Every virtue is the observance of a mean between two extremes.
explain
@@bawski6542 Every virtue is the observance of a mean between two extremes. Courage is the mean between cowardice and rashness. Temperance is the mean of profligacy and insensibility. Wittiness is the mean of boorishness and buffoonery, and the list goes on. I suggest Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle. It isn't particularly complicated, and it explains things like pleasure, what makes a man happy, virtues, friendship, etc.
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Tarot Card Readings.
Psyhic Readings.
Shaman Readings.
Astrology etc etc etc.
I was quite obsessed with my "Life Purpose".
Slowly I started to pull away from it. While my siblings, friends were on the road with their life purposes. Some were concerned that I was "falling behinde" and yet I didn't really saw nor felt that way. Thanks to the lockdown of the pandemic and this movie. I've come to appreciate 😌 little goals and purposes of today, tonight and tomorrow
Same. The pandemic indeed was an eye-opener. I was a busy body obsessed with my career, culinary, chasing a job title and money.
(I still enjoy tarot, dreams, and numerology. I don't practice it as much as I do chakra healing. Tarot has become more of a hobby now. What can I say? It's insightful and fun!)
I learned so much by reading again like I used to do when I was a kid. Adulthood and my poverty mindset shift my focus on working 24/7. Why focus so much on being an employee?? How outrageous it is to be obsessed about working for someone else. Anywho, life has been beautiful, not obsessing over just my needs and wants. I prioritize traveling with any family member who has the time to come along and help people.
omg, same
This movie speaks out a lot to me. Unlike almost all of the people I knew, I really don't have grand dreams like graduating college, getting a stable job, planning for a wedding or settling down. I always just want to live for everyday. Not the party all night living (though it sounds fund too) but simply to just cherish everyday that I have. Growing up, people would judge me for having no purpose in life but this film made me realize how life is often taken granted. I'm not lazy or not passionate. I guess I'm just living and doing so with how I wanted it to be.
That's why Alan Watts says, "Life is not a journey." It is a dance. And that's why Bruce Lee says," Be happy, but never satisfied."
Very nice! That's a great quote, "Be happy, but never satisfied."
It makes you realize just how important the gift of life is. There is such a slim chance that you and I became a fertilized egg and are now living, breathing, bleeding, loving, angry, feeling creatures. Yet here we are. That’s so fascinating to me.
Why? Why is it fascinating?
Thank you I needed that
Yes...i look at my arm from time to time ..amazed at body created in wombs growth birth till old age...cant say i like death😐but the more I look to my creator ...Jesus the better I understand it...
"That’s why my girlfriend and I broke up: she wanted kids, and I... well, she wanted kids. I had no idea her philosophy was that flawed. She goes, “Wouldn’t it be nice to have a kid? To have this fresh, clean slate which we could fill. A little clean spirit, innocent, and to fill it with good ideas.” Yeah, yeah, how about this? If you’re so fucking altruistic, why don’t you leave the little clean spirit wherever it is right now? Okay? Horrible act, childbirth. Nightmare. Bringing... I would never bring a kid to this fucking planet." - Bill Hicks #antinatalism
@@TerrorSab The chances of you being able to experience life is one a million. That’s why it’s fascinating.
“The meaning of life is just to be alive. It is so plain and so obvious and so simple. And yet, everybody rushes around in a great panic as if it were necessary to achieve something beyond themselves.” ― Alan Wilson Watts
I can see how this is a good advice to some people tho it's not really applicable to some
I admit that Soul changed me, maybe in a small way, but something profound changed. Now, I really try to live in the present and appreciate the little things around me, like a bite of good food, a laughter, air breeze, a stranger's gaze, human contact, you get it. My life is in utter disarray now, but at least I'm conscious enough to remind myself "you know it's going bad, but you're still alive. Enjoy it while it lasts. Breath some fresh air, have a glass of cold water, look at the sky and try again".
I relate with 22's sense of "zoning" whenever she experiences the simple things in life. I am not in the best stage of my life and often feel myself feeling depressed. But there's just something about the small things like breathing or walking that can be magical...
Remember people nothing gets you subscribers faster than appreciating the sonic unleashed ost
Best game ever made.
Finally, somebody who appreciates art.
Music
@@Made2Express thats a stretch
lmao
Its been quite awhile since Disney made a movie with deep meaningful morals.
Yeah, it is sort of creepy, but I am going to watch it anyhow.
But it's pixar though. Disney just owns them. The only things they are mostly making themselves right now are the remakes.
@@IngvarMar Except those remakes is bad
Watch coco.
Disney is shit. But Pixar is always great. Love Up & Inside Out.
Philosophy is such a trip. I'm coming up on my first year anniversary of a stage four cancer diagnosis, and I don't really care about my "purpose," although I never did find it. Sometimes just being is all the enormity I can fathom. It's all so freaking amazing!
When I first saw this movie it hit me hard and really connected with me. Almost as if a higher self was trying to awake me from things I would ignore intentionally. The way you pieced and described was excellent. Thanks for the video.
Looks like a really good movie
Eyyyyy
It really is! Also very underrated. You should totally watch it.
it really was
You're everywhere, man
your everywhere man, but i dont complain.
Ah, Soul and Ratatouille are your top two. A man of culture.
Damn,a video that easily define your life in 8 minutes,is just incrieble.
Which basically sum up this whole channel,and perhaps i'll be more than just an paleontogloist one day,and be something more than i could ever be.
Damn you’re the first person I’ve ever heard want to become one other than me. When i was little everyone wanted to be a police man ir a firefighter or a movie star, and i said paleontology lmao.
@@myrmiciex1889
Personally I've been leaning more into coding and cyber security.
But I fully salute Paleontologists, no joke. That seems like a REALLY fun job.
the far side made me love paleontology
I always wanted to be a paleontologist when I was a kid.
I feel that throughout 2020 and in 2021 you've changed.
Your videos were always thought provoking but now they give off a very philosophical meaning and it intrigues me.
Even your profile pick shows how much you've changed.
You really got something special and I hope you continue doing it for years to come.
This movie has become my favourite too. Its soo beautiful and complex yet simple. It just blows my mind how a story in cinema can teach you what thousands of books can't.
This is the exact same thing I was talking to my mom about after I watched this movie. We're just here to experience. It's so simple, yet so meaningful at the same time. And I think that's beautiful.
About the girl that wanted to stop playing her instrument:
I felt like the only reason she came to him to say she wanted to stop was to get praised aka to get told, that her playing is too good to not get pursued. Because his (more like the souls) reaction, that she should stop, was not what she expexted (which you could tell in her expression). Like she would have played anyways, she just wanted some motivation through the compliments of others that she thought she'd only get through self pitty.
but in the end, she got something better than some pitty compliments, she got a conversation with the ultimate not-being, 22
Ngl this movie has really changed my view in life and ever since I became so much happier.
" You live for yourself"
-Me, some 16 year old that has nothing to do
Ever since I could remember, I wanted to work as an artist, more specifically an animator. but just a phew months ago I started getting exhausted of drawing, the drawings I made didn't seem worth all the time, effort and soul I put into 'em, I got tired of how often I failed to get decent results, I understand that failure is common but the amount of fails I've got is still breaking me down. On the other hand, I would feel guilty for tryna take breaks and take my mind off of things. This all concluded into me having an exsistential crisis, I'm planning on going to an animation school.... drawing is pretty much my personality at this point... do I want to do a 180 all of a sudden and give up on working as an artist? So currently I feel very useless and somewhat confused...
However, Pixar's "soul", this video and some conversation I had with myself a phew days ago made me realise that it's okay that I don't commit many achievements, alot of people don't neither, it really doesn't matter how people will judge you for being kind of a boring person (most people that lend such negative and useless judgements are usually misreable with themselves anyway which means that you're just fine)
Also forgot to mention, A short while back I learned that despite the fact that alot of people negatively criticize frozen 2, the crew behind it put tons and tons of effort into that movie, which alot of reviewers seem to glance over all that work, that was an example that reminded me that though the result might look simple or not hard to create, Usually that product would turn out to actually take alOt of time and work to create, so I shouldn't be surprised that I face alot of hardships when I'm on my artistic journey.
You really are just alive to do your own thing, don't stress yourself over how you'll look in the future, don't worry that you don't fit some certain standard whether it be a standard you set or someone else set, it's okay to enjoy things that don't accquire much skill, it's okay to fail a bazillion times and generally not have so many successful moments in your life, it's not shameful/ embarassing that you're going through sucky times. You really are alive and exsisting for your own enjoyment ❤
Please excuse any weird writing mistakes I made, english isn't my firt language and it's friggin 3am-
I'm almost done blabbering now, I agree Soul was very well made and it is in fact very touching. I do find your videos to be very intriguing too, you got me wanting to throw in my own life lesson 😅
Another freindly reminder that your content is appreciated 💞
I understand that too. I am a student in Animation myself. Deadlines are my weakness.
Ever since I learned I can actually draw as a kid I have always wanted to do animations, that or playing in esport. But now for years I haven't drawn anything. At the begining it was simply I did not had time or energy. And I started to realize that everytime I draw it's not the same, it did not make me happy as before. So I just said to everyone I can't draw and that is why I stopped. Lately tho my friend was talking about drawing and how she can't do it and that other people have such a talent. I said to her that it doesn't matter if u have talent for it. If it makes u happy why not do it? U can always learn it. It won't be perfect but it's okey cause what matters is that for you it will make u happy and proud of yourself. I might stopped drawing but being able to tell someone what I learned and teach them and try to help them improve in it. It made me really happy when she really did improve in it. It makes me happy when she shows me what she did everytime. Thanks to it I feel like maybe I can also start again. Getting back to it. But if I won't then it's okey. I can always look at my work and know I did this and it will be here probably even after my death. I don't know what I want to do in the future but I do know I won't ever stop being me. Or doing what I love and always finding the new things that will make me happy.
@@MrCzechWolf I wish I could have people I get to speak with about art... most people around me are just not interested. I'm envious of your experience lol
@@danab0440 you will find them one day. Maybe u already have but they are insecure about it. The most important is that focus on what you have now. Not what you could have or wish u had, but what u have now. Whenever is a friends, job, hobby... it's okey to think about the past And dream about the future but don't attach yourself to it much.
Good to know your thoughts
Thanks!
I love this movie so much. It really relates to what I've been thinking about a lot recently as I leave my carefree days of childhood, stepping into the unknown world of being an adult: experience is the meaning of life.
I loved this...
This movie has kinda sent me into a small existential crisis because I’m only 22 and I feel like I’ve wasted so much time. You captured and expressed how this movie affected me perfectly and I wanted to say thank you for that. It’s nice to hear it from someone else...
You are '22', Soul '22' Get it?
Not hating, just telling a joke, hope you are doing well :)
Soul is definitely one of Pixar’s greatest movies & those morals are the main reasons why.
This movie made me cry at the part when he started playing the piano by himself
Me too 😢
why would i be happy to be alive when i whould not need too if i was dead?
I feel that even our identity is an important part of the conversation, because we always identify ourselves based on what we DO rather than what we ARE.
We would be quick to look at the past struggles, pain, loss, or to the future in dismay with our lack of purpose or “planning”. But when we do these things we are overlooking our actual lives.
Just live life! You only have one, and you don’t have long so cherish it! Be grateful, and daring always, and don’t overstay your welcome mentally. It will only hold you back.
I realize all I ever talk about is work. This was very helpful in looking at things in a different light.
This is it, this is literally it. I myself and many others who I have known have always had problems with "hype fixations" and I knew that they were bad not just for our mental health but for others around us, but this video just sets everything straight, it allows me to fully grasp exactly why that way of being is wrong. We should just live life and be open to experience all that life gives.
I really needed to hear this.. My whole I’ve been told I had to find that one thing that will make me happy and a lot of money too. Rn I’m 22 and I’m feel like I’m have a mid life crisis because I can’t find that one thing that I’m good at and that makes me happy. I admit I missed out on a lot of life and become very depressed because I was so obsessed with the idea that I needed a life purpose in order live. Thank you for this eye opening video and now I’m going to watch Soul.
I’m 23 & definitely relate!
I don’t think this movie is the “best” Disney has ever made, but the message makes it my favorite
Pixar made this.....
@@Somespideronline I'm pretty sure Pixar is owned by Disney, but Let me know if I'm wrong
Fictional movie about a robot simping for another robot is the best piece of fiction ever made, fight me.
@@connorp3764 I prefer the movie an ogre who rescues a princess to get rid of squatters, lets take this outside
This is my 6th favorite Pixar movie.
To look for a life purpose means that you accept life has a meaning. In my opinion life doesn't have a purpose, it doesn't have a meaning and we're all here by accident. There is no point to life...but it's still nice to stop and smell the flowers.
Wonderful video.
Beautiful explanation. I just watched "Soul" for the first time and was blown away. I have struggled with this concept my entire life and felt like a failure because I wasn't doing something "big enough." It is truly toxic! The discussion about the state of flow was also very intriguing, because one of my favorite books is "Flow" by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. I've read it during some of the most depressing times of my life or whenever I've felt like I was in a rut. The ironic part is that "Flow" according to Mihaly is what CREATES happiness (as opposed to the movie which suggests that it can potentially be dangerous if you're too obsessed with a particular goal). The only difference in definitions is that the concept of flow for Mihaly has to do with being in that state during all times of the day and even during the little mundane parts of life. For example, the scene where 22 is sitting on the stoop and is looking up at the tree could be described by Mihaly as being in a flow state. She is consumed by what she is experiencing. In this way, she is actually enjoying life more than someone like Joe who ignores the simple life pleasures. The book and movie essentially are saying the same thing, but have different ways of describing it.
You never know how beautiful life is until it is slipping from your hands.
6:47 Okay so preface, I have autism. And there's a lot of things people assume about autism but one symptom that is actually a thing is called "special interests", sometimes called "hyperfocus". Basically, people with autism can have a tendency to get obsessed with a singular topic and think about nothing but that thing. Its like what you're describing, only on the next level. The thing is, while I definitely go through that, I dont really think all my conversations are only about that. I really like videogame design, I want to be a videogame designer. But it isn't the only thing I talk about with my friends. We talk about videogames, life, we talk about school, sometimes politics, lots of specific things that have to do with videogames. Its just interesting that some people can be so obsessed that its all they talk about, and im here with this disorder that makes me more inclined towards that, where I dont have that issue. Idk exactly where im going with this... I guess im just thankful that I can have a social life that is like it is despite my condition.
8:02 that actually does help me realize something new. I have sometimes wished, if only I had a friend group of people just into game design as I am. We could talk about game design and coding and all that... but actually, since my friend group has similar, yet different interests, thats better. Im not boxed into this singular mindset of one thing im doing all the time. I can learn of and indulge in various things I would never have even considered otherwise. Usually stuff like videogames I wouldnt otherwise have an interest in, like Mario Sports Mix, Ive never been interested in playing sports games, but me and my friend have been playing Sports Mix every night for the past few weeks. But even beyond that there's more to it than that. Thinking about it now I almost want to go out of my comfort zone and make a new friend somewhere else, someone who isn't even interested in videogames, so I can do whatever they do for fun to gain new experiences like that.
@annoying kid oh same here. I dont get the genius angle at all. Im an idiot.
@annoying kid I feel this in a different way like the way i say something in my head sounds profound but when i say it the words sound really dumb. Having adhd can be stressful sometimes.
Yeah, this all relatable as an autistic individual myself. Going out of your comfort zone socially can however be difficult because more often than not you won't have many traits that will help you and the other person you engage a relationship with fundamental ground to "connect with" if that makes sense. I think the idea of simply indulging in new experiences and stepping onto new land open mindedly is great despite what I stated.
Thank you for posting this because as I watched I wondered about Autism and thought out how a special interest is something to love and enjoy. It's still living life to the full even if you're obsessed with your interest because that can open doors to you. Thinking "your life's purpose" has to be a thing you do for a living or make a visible success at doing, then that can be toxic, but special interests are living life to the full. A person can have many of them over a lifetime and switch between them, connecting to people on the way. If you take making money and traditional "success" out of the equation, then the special interest adds flavour and enjoyment to life. Edit to add - I love World of Warcraft (my character is my pic
people clearly didn’t watch the movie. Soul wasn’t about having or trying to stick to one particular purpose. the character joe gardner thought his purpose was to play music. but at the end he found out living each moment and enjoying life to the fullest is ultimately your souls purpose and everyone’s purpose at that matter 🤍🤍💟
Man I haven’t watched videos of Made2Express and that’s because i rarely got notifications for your videos so i thought you weren’t uploading videos anymore nevertheless now that i know you’re uploading I’m definitely keeping an eye out for your videos
I’m a grown man who had no intention of watching soul till I seen this video...so I went over to Redbox picked it up...stirred a pot of coffee and enjoyed a simple morning... and got a life changing message
Enjoying the small things in life is absolutely beautiful. Stop and smell the flowers.. Nobody on their death bed would say "I wish I worked more". Take your time enjoy your family.
Just sharing my experience, sorry for the sad stuff lol.
In my case at least, I never really had things in life that did anything for me. Everything was just, not worth it. Until recently, I hadn't found anything to really look forward to, any reason to do anything; go to school, interact with the people around me, or even get up in the mornings. But once I found something that I actually wanted to do, it quite literally took over my life. It's all I can really think of, or talk about, or work on, because it's the only thing that brings me joy. Idk if anyone would relate to this, I just thought id share my experience with my "purpose"
what is it and how did you find it?
That Flow State is something everyone should learn about because this is something important that makes life better
"It's not about the destination, it's the journey"
All I want is to make others happy since I was little, for some reason it just brings me so much joy.
You dont have to justify your existence. Youre presence is enough.
This is part of the reason I believe in Jesus. I don't find myself constantly struggling to find meaning and purpose in life through materialistic means, because He has already given my life purpose.
exactly, I’m not Christian but I dive into metaphysics, occult knowledge, and psychedelics this sort of spirituality it helps me find some sort of meaning finding out unseen and hidden things versus trying to find meaning in a rat race.
@@vroomy619 I've had my fair share of psychedelic experiences as well, and while I've had a lot of profound experiences on these substances, I've struggled to put any of it into words. I wouldn't say these experiences were bad, but I can't say I've derived anything truthful from them, even though I've had the sensation that I was discovering hidden truths on these substances. I believe in the LOGOS, which is basically the concept that truth can be communicated through speech. So my dilemma is this: if I can't communicate the ideas I've had from these experiences through speech, did I actually derive anything truthful from these experiences? Does this mean everyone must take mind-altering substances in order to know the truth? Can speech itself be considered a mind-altering substance? So many questions, so little answers, which is part of the reason I always find myself coming back to Jesus. He has grounded me and provided me with a sense of peace in knowing, while I may not have all the answers, there is someone who does, and I can not only learn from His words, but experience a loving relationship with Him in my daily life.
@@WallsClips yea psychedelics can’t really give u the full answer it’s more of getting the answer in a different way to me in a diff adventurous experience
He knew us before he created us in our mother's womb, he created us and breathed life into us with A Purpose in mind, for his glory 🤗,praise be to GOD!
@@heartofthecards7804 🤖
BRO you are literally my unsung hero, I've learned so much more from your insight than I have with all my years in school. Thank you so much for putting in the effort for these videos - it keeps a lot of us who are stuck going.
Damn Pixar, y’all went mad deep... & I’m totally here for it ✨
I have struggled with suicidial thoughts and depression for the past couple years. At 15 I lost my mom, then a few years later I got very lucky and started some successful businesses. I made a lot of money really fast and became very popular and thought I found my "purpose". Then slowly those businesses faded away and the massive piles of money coming in every month gradually got smaller. I still do fine for myself but not at all like the ultra luxury jet-set lifestyle I used to have. I really struggled with the fact that I may never get back to that point again. I watched this movie randomly last night after seeing a TikTok about it. Thanks to this movie, this is the best I have felt in years. I finally realized what my mom knew very well and worked so hard to try and teach me. There is no "purpose" in life. The "purpose" is to just experience it, not to get caught up in a career or material items. I hope more people watch this movie and are able to take away this message. I quite literally owe my life to this movie.
"Don't forget to be happy, to be alive.". Beautifully said, my friend.
Life is hard but it doesn’t have to be i really feel like this world needs a lot more love there’s so much hate in the world and for what ? Everyone is human we all bleed the same and we all die we all just have different mindsets. That’s what makes everyone unique and different. I thank you made2express for the video 🙏
Everyone keeps talking about purpose in life, having a goal and reach for the stars. Personally I was never a fan of this all. I'm just living a simple uneventful but still fulfilled life, I'm glad to have a job that pays me enough to live simple but comfortable and I don't need to become a manager of get famous to be happy. It's okay if some people need a goal to work for but there are people in the world who are just happy to be alive and enjoy life in their own way.
As it should be.
agree 100%
Same
Preach!
Hahahahha, be part of the matrix!
I obsessed on this movie when it came out. Such a deep concept displayed with lightness and ethereal nature. However, your breakdown and use of descriptive summary, really hits home and drives the unspoken essence of the film to the forefront. So beautifully done.
OMG! You just helped me realize how much I've changed over time! Every time I noticed my interests and music tastes changed, I thought I had a personality disorder or something. I know, crazy, but I always thought that until I watched this video. Thank you!
best video I’ve ever seen on youtube I have over 5000 liked videos and nothing has ever felt more personal to my heart than the conclusion of this one. thanks for uploading
I totally get this! i often can't conform to the idea of only having one job, it makes me depressed and a bit anxious. I wanna try everything, I want to be everything! i still don't have a job, I'm not even going to school and that has made me crave variety even more. Sadly I can't experience as much as I want to because I don't have the brain to get the schooling for every job I want to try so I guess a game designer is as close as I'll ever get. games can come much variety, and I love the idea of creating a world for people the experience and immerse themself in so they can see what it's like living a different life.
A similar reason I never went to college just paying so much money to stay in one career for the rest of my life sounds so depressing to me
@@fireassassin16 feels like collage is the only option for me because I want those big complex jobs like zoology or architecture. But, I've got adhd and ocd so I doubt I'd be able to keep up.
@@maxinefinnfoxen My goal in life is to have a stable job that I don't hate and still gives me enough time to work on my hobby which has a potential to make money.
I got my first part time job not too long ago. About 2 months in, I began to question if that’s all there is to having a job. Don’t get me wrong It is rewarding, but I feel like a robot in a cycle at times. The older adults in my life sort of exaggerated a job’s propose.
Perhaps it’s me done with level entry jobs? I plan on going back to school soon anyway. A trade school.
Don’t be afraid to try a trade too. There’s plenty to choose from and are much more in demand than a college education
Reading this reminds me of what my ninth grade social studies teacher said, we will prolly grow up and have multiple jobs in our lives
Throughout the whole movie there were parts I had my eyes closed and I was out into Joes shoes. Looking back at all my memories and constantly down on myself for everything I’ve ever done. And the times were all I cared about was myself and all around I had clues but I couldn’t make sense of it. Towards the end it hit me, the amount of times in my life where I had it all at the palm of my hands and the “whats next” shouts to me. I had it and yet still felt empty, sad, lost. Living everyday for the future, trying to find who I am.. what I’m here for as watching the days go by. I can appreciate all the times I made a decision that wasn’t about me and I ended up making a new connection and talking to a stranger for an hour, time didn’t exist to me. Yet I felt alive and at peace feeling something.
Everyone in the comments before watching this knew nothing about life. They are now experts, giving life advice.
I don't like people who know nothing about me give me unsolicited life advices.
@@nicoleharrington9086 Yeah, I've had more than a few breakdowns with people that told me I had to change this and that and everything would be alright.
I don't want to change. I want to be accepted as who I am. There are things that will not change about me and there is nothing that can be done about it. It's like you take a sip of tea and expect a coffee taste, and insists the tea should be changed to taste like coffee.
I try my best to accept others as they are, but it seems no other tries the same. The most hypocritical thing is expecting to be accepted for who you are but making little effort in doing the same to others...
Common man, they are just trying to help. I never thought that cheering people was a bad thing.
@@nicolastoledogost2037 It's great to have good intentions, but the way one's mind works is often different enough that one man's advice is another man's disapproval.
That said, people should strive to be empathic and try to get people up on their feet when they fall, but they must also realize if the one who's fallen down just needs to lay down and maybe have an ear to hear them out.
I guess these are things that life itself teaches people on. So we should strive to learn and improve, so that more people have the tools to deal with those who have fallen down.
Not giving advice primarly, just expressing themselves. We've been gifted with brains, it's our choice to express ourselves and it's our choice not to listen to everything people say
The movie taught me a valuable lesson. It's not all about finding your purpose, or the "best" career, the career "dream". Sometimes the point of life is to just enjoy what it is you already have.
“The purpose of living, is to die. What you do in between that, is up to you. Nigh.” -Rich T.K. Carreira
This video is truly amazing. I had been in a week-long panic attack state where I was throwing up and crying because I was contemplating life and what happens after but this video seriously made me feel better. Thank you.
I also, really like the concept that the spark the souls get isn't there life's purpose but just the spark to live life.
I think the meaning of life is impact. Impact on yourself, on others, on your community. Every thing you do leaves an impact, and I feel that it’s in your hands what you do with the impact you have. I’m not sure that it’s exactly related to the video, but it’s something I’ve been thinking on for a while.
Can't be, cause impact can be negative.
Everyone is happy until happiness is suddenly a goal
People who are bursting with life do not need a purpose to live life is a purpose into itself☀️
This really resonated with me. I'm pretty passionate about my art but sometimes it takes over and then I fall into the pit-trap of not being as good as my peers. It's like I completely forgot why I picked up this hobby in the first place. It's good to be passionate but never let it be your identity, at least that's one take away I got from this. Such a great video, I certainly appreciate your thoughts
It's like Joe says "I'm going to live every minute of it"🙂
I cried just reading that 🥲
Life purpose is only be the better version of you, and not fall into the darkness that surrounds you
People often mistaken life purpose with a type of job, but in my opinion it's more about the continuation of doing things that bring you joy
I only found this video now. I lost my grandma last week. And i am feeling very sad all week. I was thinking about this movie again. And you described it all very beautifully. Life is all about the highs and the lows. Grieving is hard, but the other side of grieve is love. And i’m happy I experienced all that love. Thankyou for this beautiful video 🤍