This reminds me of Martin from Wintergatan, who is building the Marble Machine X. His mantra is almost the same: ”Pain is temporary. Glory is forever.“ You can see his process of constructing that machine here on UA-cam. He started more than two years ago and still makes a video for every wednesday.
Not reassuring. That means im currently suffering from apathy loneliness and existence. Fuck And yes, existence is eternal as there s no conciousness before or after. So it’s not pain.
im not really a motivation person. i don’t like when people tell me to persevere when i’m hurting like shit. but this felt so real, raw, and.. artistic, for the lack of better words. we’re all artists and we have no choice. thanks for telling me that in a better way than anyone has ever tried to.
I came here with the intention of getting motivated, but now am I not only motivated but I remember that that's what I live for, creation. As weird as this sounds, this helped me push my EX away mentally, and to stop thinking that I lost the world, but now instead, I have more time for this world than before.
Now we know how Salieri felt in Amadeus. PS: (I know that film isn't really historically accurate at all regarding Mozart and Salieri's relationship but it's still a great film and everyone should watch it)
Thank you so much for existing and doing all the things you do. It feels almost unbelievable how much your thoughts resonate with my mind. I'm a "nobody" painter, as it could be called, and I'm fucking terrified of my future fate in life, yet somehow your words encourage me and reverse panic into "that's what is amazing about life". You're helping immensely. I've never in my life thought about writing a comment to a youtube video, but now I feel like it's important. Thank you
This burnout might've directed me to losing all of my emotions, but i certainly know that i love you, you described my case deeply even the "friends suggestions" thing, i hope I'll get through this with the hope that you just gave me. I'm a new sub, thank you
I haven't finished my story (didn't add anything to it in two years) but am still so excited about it and will definitely finish it, oh and in these two years am writing songs and poems, which helps to go back to writing novels, best of luck pal! Just never surrender and shine on
this series so far has already done a lot to motivate me to continue being creative. I go through periods of immense creativity followed by periods of artistic blocks and no motivation. I’ve even thought of the buddhist monastery thing you mentioned to get away from the feelings of uncertainty. But in the past few months I have realized that I need to follow what is in my soul, which is that drive to create and make what I feel like making. for me, you made this series at a perfect time. to hear someone else express the things that I have been feeling is so refreshing and inspiring. (and you have a much better way with words than me)
I love your videos I'm not an artist but this is really applicable to the daily struggle of life and having goals in general. Please NEVER stop making videos or whatever writing or other things you do.
The Fifth Science is the only book that's caused me to say out loud, "holy $#!+, this guy is a fantastic writer". I've given it as a random gift to two friends and they both loved it. If THAT guy struggles with creative burnout, maybe I've still got a shot.
I still need to read The Prince of Milk but the Fifth Science was one of the best science fiction books I have ever read. As soon as I turned the last page I went back to the first page and read it again.
god damn it man you have no idea how much this helped me, now I better go and do something before the mental momentum runs out and I go back into that pot hope of self loathing I want to say this to you, Thank you!!
1:12 what could possibly go wrong now? what could possibly go wrong now? what could possibly go wrong now? what could possibly go wrong now? what could possibly go wrong now? what could possibly go wrong now? what could possibly go wrong now? what could possibly go wrong now? what could possibly go wrong now?
Exurbia, you should know: I think everything youve done is great. All of it. I love your vids, i love this new podcast, its amazing. Thank you so much.
Yaaaay Exurb1a is back! Thank you for this, burnout is an issue for my art and writing, but I'm nowhere near professional or making profit off of anything... ^^
At the point of this comment I have just watched and it seems to be so deeply tired for work I am doing at home right now it’s honestly a bit shocking I’m genuinely going to start playing this on repeat in my sleep like a midnight therapy session Thank you. you beautiful creative genius Listening to this has certainly given me creative push to keep animating it’s going to be long it’s going to be hard but I swear to fucking Christ it will be done
Fibromyalgia is suffering. Except for the part where it eventually ends (for most people. A select few will go into remission and swear everyone will, too).
"Why did you enjoy working when you did? When did it change? How can you revitalize it?" What do I do if I lost this around high school and then was a heavy alcoholic for the last 5 years? (I'm 24) It feels like I lost it all and there's no hope, and even if I start now, it's too late because I'll probably die young.
Whew, he's not dead. He's just been burnt out on giving us the best content on UA-cam (by the way this was great and we've all been there, and are here for you)
I literally opened the replies just to see if someone actually took this literally, apparently that's literally the first reply, so that's a bit disappointing for the human kind
Right? In the sea of modern works I struggle to find decent books... then this turtle breaks down my door and chucks a hunk of paper at my skull and I loved it.
The Fifth Science is the only book that's caused to say out loud, "holy $#!+, this guy is a fantastic writer". I've given it as a random gift to two friends and they both loved it. If THAT guy struggles with creative burnout, maybe I've still got a shot.
I got high tonight. Which I normally don’t do on a weeknight, but my wife is out of the house right now with her sister on a bachelorette trip. So I’m feeling kind of lonely. I took some weed. A little bit more than I should have. And it gave me the courage to try watching a video that’s been in my watch later playlist for months. I’m too high to remember what that video was but it was from your channel. Your main one. And oh my GOD. I have been watching your videos all night. And then I finally came across these ones on creativity and it’s astonishing. I feel like I’ve been walking through the desert for 1000 years and finally came across an oasis. My soul was covered in shit and this is exactly what I needed to get back on my feet creatively. I literally didn’t know what to say when you mentioned that you tried learning to code. I literally work in tech, and even though I have a successful career, it’s just never felt right. I got into this to make money and that’s all it will ever be to me, but I know, for a fact that I was put on earth to create. Not to write obscure symbols for a bloody website. Thank you for making these videos and thank you for talking specifically about the creative process. This has helped me more than you can possibly imagine.
I was much more creative a year ago when I was much more depressed than I am now - as I've got happier I feel like I have lost my creativity - does anyone else have this?
I'm in love with your work, what ever you do, please don't stop. You help so many people you wouldn't believe. Lo siguiente te lo digo en español porque es mi lengua madre y de dónde nace la expresión que hábito. Voy a estar eternamente agradecido con vos por el aliento y apoyo que me estás dando. Me siento muy emocionado y con ganas de volver al camino que yo siempre supe era el mío, ser un escritor; no seré el mejor, ojala tampoco me toque ser el peor, pero voy a ser yo y eso es lo que vale. Gracias, gracias y gracias. Si algún día escribo un libro, que es mi deseo y lo voy a hacer, tu nombre va a estar en las dedicatorias. Un abrazo enorme desde Argentina.
Hey man I just wanna say ilysfm and ty for inspiring me you did a lot for my life by being your creative and existential self. Sincerely, thank you -a random, and, by you, inspired dreamer girl
This sounds very much like what I did to get out of my depression a few years back. One day I realised that the pain simply could not last forever (though it very much felt like it) and decieded that I would do everyting in my power in order to get better,. And I did, eventually. This wasn't exactly creative burnout that I was feeling, but it sounded very similiar, and I'm so happy you made this video to helo those who might be stuck in a similiar situation, not seeing a way out. Great stuff as always, Exurb1a.
"Pain is manageable because it promises to be temporary"
goddamn
I need to write this down on a post-it
my philosophy while getting piercings:)
This reminds me of Martin from Wintergatan, who is building the Marble Machine X. His mantra is almost the same: ”Pain is temporary. Glory is forever.“
You can see his process of constructing that machine here on UA-cam. He started more than two years ago and still makes a video for every wednesday.
Not reassuring. That means im currently suffering from apathy loneliness and existence.
Fuck
And yes, existence is eternal as there s no conciousness before or after. So it’s not pain.
Yeah... also; The cake is a lie.
The horrible irony of you saying “please remember these words” and then having my computer black screen.
I’m not teary eyed. That’s just... a personal rain shower on my face.
Damn, we need more of this in our lives.
To paraphrase: "Pain is Obligatory; Suffering is Optional. Fear not Pain; Do no Suffer."
im not really a motivation person. i don’t like when people tell me to persevere when i’m hurting like shit. but this felt so real, raw, and.. artistic, for the lack of better words.
we’re all artists and we have no choice. thanks for telling me that in a better way than anyone has ever tried to.
I love what you do. You seem so "real" and your voice is so "listenable". Thank you very much.
I came here with the intention of getting motivated, but now am I not only motivated but I remember that that's what I live for, creation. As weird as this sounds, this helped me push my EX away mentally, and to stop thinking that I lost the world, but now instead, I have more time for this world than before.
I love you
I love you too
@@genocidedog5207 and i love you
@@Fil_2k I love you
I love you all
love you all bros
I believe him when he says “You are going to be fine.“
Now we know how Salieri felt in Amadeus.
PS: (I know that film isn't really historically accurate at all regarding Mozart and Salieri's relationship but it's still a great film and everyone should watch it)
Thank you so much for existing and doing all the things you do. It feels almost unbelievable how much your thoughts resonate with my mind. I'm a "nobody" painter, as it could be called, and I'm fucking terrified of my future fate in life, yet somehow your words encourage me and reverse panic into "that's what is amazing about life". You're helping immensely. I've never in my life thought about writing a comment to a youtube video, but now I feel like it's important. Thank you
This burnout might've directed me to losing all of my emotions, but i certainly know that i love you, you described my case deeply even the "friends suggestions" thing, i hope I'll get through this with the hope that you just gave me. I'm a new sub, thank you
I haven't written a new chapter of my story in almost 4 months now, so this hits a little hard.
I believe in you ! Push hard and go for it give it all you got
no dont, take a break then read your story again. after that think how you would like it to be continued
I believe in you. Whenever you get back to it, you'll have new eyes and new ideas to bring to it.
You can do it ヽ(•‿•)ノ
I haven't finished my story (didn't add anything to it in two years) but am still so excited about it and will definitely finish it, oh and in these two years am writing songs and poems, which helps to go back to writing novels, best of luck pal! Just never surrender and shine on
I love those videos and I could listen to them forever, it's very motivational for me
God damn, this is amazing! Had me go out in the forest and play guitar and think for a couple hours, and wow, did I need that
Thank you for this series.
this series so far has already done a lot to motivate me to continue being creative. I go through periods of immense creativity followed by periods of artistic blocks and no motivation. I’ve even thought of the buddhist monastery thing you mentioned to get away from the feelings of uncertainty. But in the past few months I have realized that I need to follow what is in my soul, which is that drive to create and make what I feel like making. for me, you made this series at a perfect time. to hear someone else express the things that I have been feeling is so refreshing and inspiring. (and you have a much better way with words than me)
the content in exurbias videos is so compressed, a 10 minute video containing a 1 hour lecture
I love your videos I'm not an artist but this is really applicable to the daily struggle of life and having goals in general. Please NEVER stop making videos or whatever writing or other things you do.
The Fifth Science is the only book that's caused me to say out loud, "holy $#!+, this guy is a fantastic writer".
I've given it as a random gift to two friends and they both loved it.
If THAT guy struggles with creative burnout, maybe I've still got a shot.
'How I built this' is absolutely amazing
I really needed this right now.
I've never been this glad to find a turtle alive
Fantastic. Good to have you back.
The War of Art. Such a good reading...
I still need to read The Prince of Milk but the Fifth Science was one of the best science fiction books I have ever read. As soon as I turned the last page I went back to the first page and read it again.
Thank you for the tears. You make me hold on in the darkness. I thought you should know that.
Holy fuck i just love your voice and the way you can express so much with just your voice. I would love to hear you as a audio book narrator.
Here i am, not having a purpose and all, then existential turtle busts down my door and throws this into my face...
thank you
How interesting. This came at the precise moment I though I should give up and do something else.
Nice to see you back!
god damn it man you have no idea how much this helped me, now I better go and do something before the mental momentum runs out and I go back into that pot hope of self loathing I want to say this to you, Thank you!!
I needed to hear this. Thank you
This is beautiful
Thank you a billion times 😎😎❤️❤️❤️
My man posted 3 videos what a legend
1:12
what could possibly go wrong now?
what could possibly go wrong now?
what could possibly go wrong now?
what could possibly go wrong now?
what could possibly go wrong now?
what could possibly go wrong now?
what could possibly go wrong now?
what could possibly go wrong now?
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And I thought exurb2a wouldn't make me cry
"I have entered the abyss. I've bought a house in the abyss. I'm getting my post forwarded to the abyss."
Exurbia, you should know: I think everything youve done is great. All of it. I love your vids, i love this new podcast, its amazing. Thank you so much.
Thank you, turtle.
10 minutes of exurb2a telling you he cares and loves you (Warning:wholesome)
Yaaaay Exurb1a is back! Thank you for this, burnout is an issue for my art and writing, but I'm nowhere near professional or making profit off of anything... ^^
this explains a lot about why you were gone for so long - great advice though holy shit
Thank you I needed this badly
At the point of this comment I have just watched and it seems to be so deeply tired for work I am doing at home right now it’s honestly a bit shocking I’m genuinely going to start playing this on repeat in my sleep like a midnight therapy session Thank you. you beautiful creative genius Listening to this has certainly given me creative push to keep animating it’s going to be long it’s going to be hard but I swear to fucking Christ it will be done
yo this gave me motivation to start finishing all the unfinished projects on my pc
I'm the guy who plays Drum solos at all hours. But I too dabble in the creative abyss while tearing kits apart with furious double bass pedals
Oh this is where you've been! Missed you ! Love your content !
Ahh I love my existential crisis
Going off to Tibet, that hit me hard
Thank you
I love u, keep doing this big magic turtle
"you'll be hating yourself and want to move to tibbet and join a Buddhist monastery." Breh how do you know me?
Thanks
Friend: "Hey bud, you've gotten a lot happier recently, did you start seeing a therapist like I suggested?"
Me: "Weeeell.... something like that."
Missed you bud
this content is fucking golden. thank you so much for all of your work, it helps a lot
This reminds me of Energy by disclosure
was gonna comment "how are you so smart" and then i realised this whole series is in order to show me how i can be better...
brilliant thank you
Thx space turtle... That really helped
I just want to say that I LOVE YOUR WORK SO FUCKING MUCH. That's all have a great day
Fibromyalgia is suffering. Except for the part where it eventually ends (for most people. A select few will go into remission and swear everyone will, too).
If you love what you do, you will never work a day in your life
Man, you're crazy 🤍✨
exurb2a will you ever have a podcast for our sweet ears to hear if you ever do get bigger
I heard psychopaths often enjoy classical music. It’s probably not true, I think
"Oh"
I like your promises, cause I know them to be true
thank you :]
5 dislikes over 2400 likes damn good video
"Why did you enjoy working when you did? When did it change? How can you revitalize it?"
What do I do if I lost this around high school and then was a heavy alcoholic for the last 5 years? (I'm 24)
It feels like I lost it all and there's no hope, and even if I start now, it's too late because I'll probably die young.
I obviously should learn how to use an editor or whip out the sony tapes
2:35 Any clue what park is it please? Eugene？
Thanks this was motivational as fuck
Thank you exurb for this podcast really, thank you.
The existential turtle is alive
alleluia!!!!!!!!!!
Kingdom Come hi
There can only be one!
N-Nani!?!
The essential turtle
Thank you
You manage to take thoughts and feelings and parts of my subconscious that never see the light of day, and explain them to me. Thank you, truly.
Dearly
thats why i smoke 👍
Sometimes it's scary how spot on he is amirite?
THIS!!!!
Ikr
Whew, he's not dead. He's just been burnt out on giving us the best content on UA-cam (by the way this was great and we've all been there, and are here for you)
Best content on YT, confirmed. Turtle guy making us all feel like we're not the weirdos we sometimes feel we are, also confirmed.
I think "he's been here for us" works better
exurb1a could literally just sit there and talking about the quality of his morning shit and i’d listen on repeat
Guys does his voice sound suspiciously like the guy in the “exurb1a” channel or is it just me?
@@horker damnnn really?
Damn
@Jeremy Mavromatidis Look man, learn to get a joke.
-Someone who gets the joke
I literally opened the replies just to see if someone actually took this literally, apparently that's literally the first reply, so that's a bit disappointing for the human kind
Woahhh mind balown
Imagine the person that wrote The Fifth Science and The Prince Of Milk saying that they're not that good at writing.
Right? In the sea of modern works I struggle to find decent books... then this turtle breaks down my door and chucks a hunk of paper at my skull and I loved it.
The Fifth Science is most likely the best book ive ever had the pleasure of reading
The Fifth Science is the only book that's caused to say out loud, "holy $#!+, this guy is a fantastic writer".
I've given it as a random gift to two friends and they both loved it.
If THAT guy struggles with creative burnout, maybe I've still got a shot.
Ah yes, turtle boy has had his quarantine breakdown.
I wonder when we'll collectively decide that this joke isn't funny anymore.
Nah he's had his quarantine enlightenment
Doctor Smiles never
@@doctorsmiles4530 same
@@pleasantlymixed5860 perhaps
So turtle man was really just lonely when he spammed those text posts on UA-cam
That's what i was thinking ):
I got high tonight. Which I normally don’t do on a weeknight, but my wife is out of the house right now with her sister on a bachelorette trip. So I’m feeling kind of lonely. I took some weed. A little bit more than I should have. And it gave me the courage to try watching a video that’s been in my watch later playlist for months. I’m too high to remember what that video was but it was from your channel. Your main one. And oh my GOD. I have been watching your videos all night. And then I finally came across these ones on creativity and it’s astonishing.
I feel like I’ve been walking through the desert for 1000 years and finally came across an oasis.
My soul was covered in shit and this is exactly what I needed to get back on my feet creatively.
I literally didn’t know what to say when you mentioned that you tried learning to code. I literally work in tech, and even though I have a successful career, it’s just never felt right. I got into this to make money and that’s all it will ever be to me, but I know, for a fact that I was put on earth to create. Not to write obscure symbols for a bloody website.
Thank you for making these videos and thank you for talking specifically about the creative process. This has helped me more than you can possibly imagine.
Similar quote from Martin Mollin (Wintergatan):
"Pain is temporary. Glory is forever."
And Doom is Eternal
The king has returned
I've already a read a book God suggested.
Happy.
I was much more creative a year ago when I was much more depressed than I am now - as I've got happier I feel like I have lost my creativity - does anyone else have this?
@don't click on recommended videos I think you might be right
I guess it is because we get used to be creative?
I'm in love with your work, what ever you do, please don't stop. You help so many people you wouldn't believe.
Lo siguiente te lo digo en español porque es mi lengua madre y de dónde nace la expresión que hábito. Voy a estar eternamente agradecido con vos por el aliento y apoyo que me estás dando. Me siento muy emocionado y con ganas de volver al camino que yo siempre supe era el mío, ser un escritor; no seré el mejor, ojala tampoco me toque ser el peor, pero voy a ser yo y eso es lo que vale. Gracias, gracias y gracias. Si algún día escribo un libro, que es mi deseo y lo voy a hacer, tu nombre va a estar en las dedicatorias.
Un abrazo enorme desde Argentina.
Hey man I just wanna say ilysfm and ty for inspiring me you did a lot for my life by being your creative and existential self.
Sincerely, thank you
-a random, and, by you, inspired dreamer girl
That ending... _You are going to be fine, promise._
That's beautiful.
“You are going to be fine.”
That was so comforting to hear and I didn’t know that was what I needed
This came out at the perfect time for me, I’ve recently been in the deepest creative rut I’ve ever been. Thank you Exurb2a!
Never quit, never give up, but a short break can really help!
This sounds very much like what I did to get out of my depression a few years back. One day I realised that the pain simply could not last forever (though it very much felt like it) and decieded that I would do everyting in my power in order to get better,. And I did, eventually.
This wasn't exactly creative burnout that I was feeling, but it sounded very similiar, and I'm so happy you made this video to helo those who might be stuck in a similiar situation, not seeing a way out. Great stuff as always, Exurb1a.
My god. This inspired me to do so much more things (actually doing my homework for once and paying attention in class).
Thank you turtle lord.
Exurb1a with that 3 notification barrage