How to find meaning (in an fast-changing world 🤖)
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- Опубліковано 12 тра 2024
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0:00 These are weird times
0:41 Different philosophies
2:07 A life on our planet
2:54 Future generations
3:53 Meaning 1
4:28 Meaning 2
5:27 Meaning 3
7:35 ... what do you think?
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I hope not.
Semi true😅
False
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It has to be false
I don't think that Chat GPT could write that
True!
I almost died this March from a medical emergency. I've been so grateful since then and I've been realizing that my life is amazing as it is. I've been meditating regularly, going out into nature, reading way more (after quitting social media, for good this time) and I love my life as a mom and as a teacher. To me the meaning of life is being present, in awe, kind and grateful.🌹And this can be the case when admiring nature or art, or when creating things yourself.p.s. love headspace!
As a side note I know youtube is technically social media, it's just a little different because you don't need an account to go on it so you cannot really "quit". And I still see value in some content I see on yt. And I stay far away from shorts.
That must have been terrifying but I admire how you've turned it into a positive. It's inspiring to the rest of us to realize how precious and fragile our existence is. That we don't have to wait for a crisis to hit before we start appreciating life and making the most of every moment. Thanks for sharing surlespasdondine 💛
Beautifully said. 💐🐝
@pickuplimes thank you Sadia!
I need to ask, did you have a near death experience, forcing you to change your perspective on everything around you and within you? I've heard so many people who've said they've almost died and/or have and been brought back to life and they all say similar things. pardon me if I sound intrusive but I am curious.
Men are always more optimistic about having children because they’re not the ones who are having them.
I have 3 children, and even now I feel like apologizing to them for bringing them into this world.
Whereas my husband is like “let’s have another one!”
He seriously thinks we should have more children.
Having kids is the most serious life changing thing you’ll ever do. Everything about you and your entire world you’ve created will change.
There are 2 things to keep in mind I think is perfect for couples who are thinking about having children..
1. If you don’t love life, don’t have children.
2. Instead of telling yourself “i want to have a baby”, say “I want to raise a human”
Like I said, I have 3 kids, a 15 yr old, 12 yr old, and a 2.5 yr old.
I don’t have a village, I don’t have family where I am, no support… it’s a lonely lonely existence for me.
And speaking as a woman, the pregnancy, postpartum, nursing, depression which I’m prone to, it’ll all come crash down if you’re not fully prepared and have the support of your family and close friends.
Best of luck to you. ❤
Hey A, thanks so much for sharing all this. I can understand how having children can feel intense and even lonely, especially if you don't have a support system in place. If we were to have kids here, Robin's mum would be our only family considering all of mine is all in Canada - the thought already feels a bit overwhelming, so I can only imagine your situation. Your advice about loving life and focusing on raising a human being rather than just having a baby is valuable - I'll definitely be keeping that in mind 🙏 sending loads of love to you and the kiddos.
On this topic, I would also like to share my thoughts if I may. I have just one child with no direct family where we live. Grandparents help when they are able to come visit. I admit that every thing you described even with one child is true. But I when I read comments online from exhausted moms(like me) who warn women who don't have kids yet, to think very carefully.. I agree with that to some extent. Yes, I also think people should not have children for the sake of biological urge and subconscious need to procreate. We are far more socially complicated creates and we need to consider a lot of aspects of our lives. I would go further to say that there are soooo many people with their own unfixed childhood dramas, that unconsciously we are collectively raising people with traumas, prone to anxiety, depression or even danger to society.
Having said all that, what bothers me is that having a child for the mother is completely indescribable FEELING. no amount of thinking about it, preparing or contemplating what it will be like, how it will affect you can be even remotely predicted. Our bodies and hormones change entirely in way that cannot be copied. It is always different of every woman and for every child. This is why every pregnancy is different even for the same woman. And nobody can tell you how you would feel, how you would change, etc. This is paragraph 22 for me. In order to be responsible parent/person one must really think if they are ready to have kids, but one cannot tell even 50% what it would be like and how they will change unless they have a child. So... Bottom line is - we may think about, we may think we are absolutely prepared and yet this might be the most further from the truth. And it goes both ways. Someone who thinks want kids, when they actually have them, it might turn out to be their biggest regret. Or someone who is absolutely they do not want to children, if or when they do, they think it is the best thing they did in they lives. But nobody will ever know before hand.
For me personally I regret I did not have my first one sooner. Now at 35 I don't know if I have the physical strength to have one more. But if I was younger, I would have one more definitely. Whatever hardships I may had, everything disappears when my 4 yo baby girl takes my face in her hands , looks me in the eyes tells me I love you mammy. Children love is the purest.
@@mindshiftershub. I agree with you 100%. Everything you said is spot on.
My biggest issue is, I have no village where I am. All my family is in Europe. My husbands family is here but they all work, they all have their own lives. I grew up in Europe, in a small remote village where village is an actual village. Living in the states is so isolating and depressing.
I don’t regret having my children, I just feel like I’ve failed them miserably because they don’t have the village I know to be a beautiful thing. I grew up with a village and I miss the closeness and everyone looking out for everyone.
I think as parents we just want to give our children everything we as primal beings know we need: we need to be surrounded by family, other women of our tribes, and we need to feel protection. I don’t feel any protection in this world. It’s becoming increasingly more and more risky to bring children into a fast changing world.
Our close knit ties to our families and tribe is what kept us feeling protected. We don’t have that anymore.
Also, I completely understand where you are coming from in terms of age.
I had my first at 23, then second at 26, and boom third one at 36.
There is a huge difference in having them in 20s v 30s physically.
Emotionally and mentally I think I’m a better mom now than when I was in my 20s.
There are trade offs.
I want to add that there is nothing more beautiful than motherhood.
Nothing and I mean NOTHING will ever replicate the sheer pure love I felt each time I gave birth. There is no love like it. Nothing can take it’s place.
I would give birth a 100 times more if I could just to feel that love again.
But like everything good, it comes with its struggles of course.
So here we are. It’s not easy when things do align. And it’s devastating for the woman going through hormonal changes and depression when she doesn’t have that much needed support.
I would tell every woman to think deep and long before deciding to have children. Consider everything, inside and out. And even then you’re not prepared for what’s to come.
@@AliPi7 I am from Europe, more accurately Eastern Europe and I absolutely get you! Here our culture for centuries was soooo ingrained in the whole family living in one house, that I don't necessarily like haha, but at least close to each other, as a small community, people helping, extended family taking care of the children... I am not that far away from our parents, mine and my husband's as you, but they are still living 100s of miles away (3-5 hour drives). So I miss that. I wish I was living in my hometown with ma parents and grandparents which miraculously are still alive, my brother and his family. When we go visit, my girl is extatic to play with her cousin... This is what he have lost along the way this fast-pacing world and I don't like it. We are losing ourselves in the isolation we impose as a society. But I want to just give you some consolation and empathy - I get you, you are not alone in how you feel and I wish for you to find a way to build the life you truly desire for you and your family ♥️
@@mindshiftershub. yes me too! Eastern Europe, more specifically Bosnia and I’ve also lived in Croatia.
We had a very tight knit “tribe” so to speak. We lived in the same house with my dads parents and my grandmother basically raised us because both of our parents worked full time.
I’m almost 40 and I still think so fondly of my childhood. I had the most beautiful childhood. My grandmother was my everything.
I hate it now.
If I had known how lonely and isolating all this would feel I wouldn’t have had children. I didn’t do them any favors and I feel like the worlds worst mother because I can’t provide them with the love of extended family and village.
Thank you so so much for your kindness and caring words.
I know I’m not the only one. Motherhood is so hard, and adding other factors to it like isolation and being away from family makes it unbearable.
I've struggled with the "do I want kids" question for a long time, thinking I would eventually want it, and that I would be immature if I wouldn't. Eventually, what gave me clarity was asking myself: do I want to care for a child, in spite of the trouble? Do I want to raise a human? So far, the answer is no. I'm not particularly caring or a very social person, I'd rather do my own thing. This gave me peace of mind. I'm 33 and it's only since a few months that I dare to admit to myself I've never wanted this. And the thought feels like a relief.
Love this. I think the real immaturity is defaulting to having kids (as the thing we're "supposed" to want) when it's not actually what is right for us!
Good for you being honest with yourself.
There's so much pressure on people to become parents, but it's really up to each individual to make that choice. I personally think it would be cruel to bring children to the world if you are not going to be 100% in on being a good parent.
I searched my soul and 'interviewed' myself thoroughly about having children at the age of 29. I came to the conclusion 'no, I don't want children'. Now at 42, child-free with a partner, I thanked myself for being honest to myself and not giving in to societal/cultural expectations. Trust me, if you don't have that burning desire to be a parent and to do all the parenting stuff, don't have children. I've got friends who are mothers and they have said to me openly that if they could turn back time, they wouldn't have had their child (all of them stopped at one). Having children can be a beautiful experience, but only for those who truly want it.
@@unsaltedbeurre3411 I'm 29 and coming to the realization I will never have a child. Sad but maybe also a big relief.
Having children is a lifelong commitment. More people should really think about that when they decide to bring a tiny human into the world. Your role doesn’t end when they become an adult. It just changes. You are never done being a parent.
It’s taken me 68 years to realize my reason for being here is to listen to others without judgment and help however I can. It feels so good when I’ve helped someone feel ok about their situation. Thanks for sharing your fears and concern. Maybe your kid will be the one to solve life’s problems. Take care ❤
The meaning of life is to give your life meaning. Frankl said it and I wholeheartedly agree.
Accurate
Life’s meaning is found in Jesus alone through whom you were created! The Bible says- “What profit has the worker from that in which he labors? I have seen the God-given task with which the sons of men are to be occupied. He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also He has put eternity in their hearts, except that no one can find out the work that God does from beginning to end. I know that whatever God does, It shall be forever. Nothing can be added to it, And nothing taken from it. God does it, that men should fear before Him. That which is has already been, And what is to be has already been; And God requires an account of what is past.”
Ecclesiastes 3:9-11, 14-15
Luke 10:27💝
“So he answered and said, “ ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind,’ and ‘your neighbor as yourself.’ ”
My son is autistic and takes lots of things by logic, knowledge. Very often he cries and tells me that he fears of living, because he knows he will die one day and he does not see any purpose of life. And - although it is hearbreaking for me to see that he confronts this huge idea while being only 10 - there is one calming thought that I always remind him. That what is most wonderful in living and being a human is that each one of us can create our own purpose of our lives. We can decide not only what we want to do and what who we want to do, but we can look closely into ourselves, who we are as a living being - and create our own purpose. Make it. And what is even more wonderful - we can always change it. If one day we feel we want to take another road, we may. We can change our purpose as much and as often as we want to, as we need to. This knowledge makes me really powerful and grateful. I do not know what will happen after I die. But I do know that I am a creator of my live here. And none of any beings of our planet has or had this gift.
I hope your son and your family are alright! Let him live a happy and beautiful life ❤
For me, the meaning of life is to give back to the community. I believe that I was born privileged. We aren't full of resources but we have enough to be happy. We buy second-hand furnitures, almost never buy clothes or makeup, and live a decent life. So I left my oil and gas job 2 years back and started volunteering in a food bank. We grew organic vegetables and donated it to people in need. In parallel, I also made videos and wrote articles about sustainability. During this time, I also started learning more about health (and finished certifications). Presently, I give health coaching to people and in return ask them to donate to their favorite charity (which would be my fee). I do this because I truly believe that I have enough and it's time I step up and provide for the community. This keeps me happy.
Lovely and good that you care for green sustainable development and preserving natural biodiversity.
This is also called circular economy.
I really love your positive vibes of kindness and helpful character ...
I don't know the meaning of life. My mum taught me to enjoy simple things because if you wait for a big moment maybe it does not happen. It is one of the best advices she gave me and I do it. Even lately, I am not in my best mood/days I try to enjoy the little things. Thanks for the video Sadia. Greetings from Spain 🤗
I love this. So true.
As an artist, the part where you talk about how we, as humans, are creative beings, really struck a cord with me, I’ve been so focus on hating and worrying and reading about AI lately that I wasted so much time, instead of creating something for the fun and challenge of it. Thanks for sharing 😊
It’s great to be positive about it, but the harsh reality is that AI (while leading to brand new jobs we’ve never had before) will ultimately reduce the amount of people needed for jobs in general. Where we may have needed 50 people to do a job, we may only need 10 people in the future to do a different type of job due to AI. On a planet with an increasing population of billions, that’s going be a real problem. More competition, more poverty, less resources for the mid/low class. 🤷🏻♀️ guess we will see
The Bible says- “What profit has the worker from that in which he labors? I have seen the God-given task with which the sons of men are to be occupied. He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also He has put eternity in their hearts, except that no one can find out the work that God does from beginning to end. I know that whatever God does, It shall be forever. Nothing can be added to it, And nothing taken from it. God does it, that men should fear before Him. That which is has already been, And what is to be has already been; And God requires an account of what is past.”
Ecclesiastes 3:9-11, 14-15
@@janetgav7892 thanks Janet
If you are paid to do art, I would suggest thinking about a transition toward making money in a way that will not be much impacted by AI in the foreseeable future, something you enjoy other than art. That would free you to keep enjoying art without concern about AI encroachment.
I also had reservations. I just had a child and let me tell you - once you have children those fears and anxieties get 10000 times worse. I really do kind of regret bringing him onto this planet that feels so doomed. Just my two cents for those that are wondering what it feels like to be on the other side of this.
Dear Sadia - I realize I am little bit late to this conversation, but I had to respond. I, too, felt truly uneasy initially about having kids in this world. But the more my husband and I discussed it, there were a few major factors that changed my mind, and I’ll be forever grateful.
Not having kids (if you want them) would be the ultimate sacrifice. It would mean that not only are many aspects of the world dark and potentially bleak, but also, your own little world, on a micro scale. Because there’s a new little world that is created when you start a family… and it is filled with such joy and such profound meaning, especially to the tune of: being in the present, being creative, being nurturing, AND filled with growth/contribution- which, according to Tony R., are huge human needs for feeling fulfilled.
Furthermore, if we, the conscious and kind people of the world STOP having kids, who will inherit the earth? Who will fight for its protection? We conscious people will raise caring and principled children who will grow up to fight the good fight. Yes, it’s a true act of optimism, and one of the most important areas for it.
Of course, being a parent isn’t easy… but hard isn’t always bad, is it?
Thank you for this profound video. ❤Sending you and Robin so much love.
I believe the meaning of life is to fully embrace empathy.
Beautiful! We definitely could use more empathy in this world 🌻
Why empathy?
That is a precious thing. Too bad some people don't appreciate it and actually take advantage of you.
@@Iamwrongbut Because only empathy can make the world a better place. With empathy there would be no war, loneliness, homelessness and drug addiction, animal abuse or human abuse etc Only when we care enough to stand in another’s shoes can we truly understand and help
@@lynby2108 The idea that you can absolutely understand how another person feels is a fantasy. No one can know how others truly feel. How could you ever understand life from the point-of-view of a person with Autism or someone with opposite perspectives? Your brain is telling you that it's possible to create a simulation of others feelings, but that is simply not real.
After my dad died unexpectedly last year, I've been thinking a lot about what I value in life. And I believe that too often we deny ourselves our own happiness because of the expectations we think other people have of us. And that we believe we aren't good enough or brave enough to change something, when actually we should take that leap and do what we actually want to do, even if it seems scary. That might be a privilege that not everybody can afford and it is easier said than done. But we can start small, maybe by quitting a hobby we didn't like anymore anyways and instead trying something new, even if we suck at it at first. Life is about experiencing the world, ourselves and our emotions - the good AND the bad ones. The more often you dip into the uncomfortable ones, the easier it gets to see the good in life.
I have been searching the purpose of my life for quite a few days. Your video came up just in time Sadia. Thank you so much for doing what you do.
I'm so thankful to you for touching these topics ... It really helps handling life in a beautiful way 💕💕❤️
Thanks Sadia, love this video. I’ve often questioned the meaning of life and you’ve brilliantly articulated this. Also I ❤ headspace been using it a few years and it’s a solid part of my daily ritual 💯
Sadia, as always, a beautiful, simple yet profound presentation of your thoughts... You inspire me and I am grateful to have been a PUL subscriber from the early days!
I wish I can put into words how calm your video and presence made me, especially during my exams! Lots of love Sadia
This totally resonates with my current approach to life. I have time & again tried to live in the present but failed. Over the years; I somehow reached a natural state of balance and my brain automatically adjusted to the natural rhythm. It all came down to perception and my shift in perspective was the catalyst for this growth. I definitely feel lot less anxious.
i have been following you here for a short while now. i enjoy your videos a lot. Some of your thoughts and concerns resonate with mine, and your videos are a delight to my mind, they are very calming in this overly stimulating, highly commercialized world. thanks and please keep up the good work.
I've been silently watching you for a long time, your videos are so comforting and helpful..thank you for your work💜
Thank you for your insight and sharing with us! 🌿I think connection with ourselves and others would be something I would add to this line up. The comfort of a loved ones hug, the smile of a friend, the kindness of a fellow community member. The understanding of one’s experience while being empathetic to another’s is what makes life meaningful to me.
You are truly a gift! Your content is so therapeutic to me. Sending you so much love ❤❤❤
Thank you for sharing this video! I was actually thinking about this topic the other day, especially about whether or not to have kids. I have a lot of fears based on everything going on in the world and often wonder if it would be better not to bring any more life into an already chaotic world. However, this video opened my eyes and made me realize that I don't always have to dwell on the negatives that our planet is facing. There are many positive solutions that are emerging as well. I also really loved your approach to nurturing life. Even small acts of kindness toward our planet and all the life in it can make a big difference 🤎
I love your philosophy of being and what you said reminds me of a quote from Carl Sagan that has always given me a lot of comfort: "The cosmos is within us. We are made of star-stuff. We are a way for the universe to know itself."
Hey Sadia, I have been following you for years now, but this is my favorite video of yours so far. 💕 You talk about a topic that many people resonate with, including me. Watching your videos I always felt that you are a very bright, spiritual and wise person, and you inspired me in a lot of ways, not just recipes.
I think the meaning of life is to find meaning in it, while becoming the best version of ourselves and creating the reality that we want to live in. This means different things for every person, but I think that is beautiful - there are more than 8 billion different realities and viewpoints on this planet, because everyone sees the world a bit differently. Sadia, your viewpoint is a gift to a lot of people and I hope that you know that. 💝
I really needed this video right now ❤ I love Robin’s optimism and I think we need more forward thinkers like him if we are to keep going on living. For me, the meaning of life is to find my purpose in this world and to be happy and surrounded by loved ones. I hope in my future career as a doctor, I’ll always be excited to go into work each day, but also have the awareness and mentality to dedicate time to myself and my loved ones. I was in a really dark place mentally a few years ago and it blows my mind to think of how far I’ve come. 🥰 thank you for all of your content!
I really love how you have evolved over the years. From your scripts, scenes and cinematic edits. You really inspire my growth and to always appreciate progress regardless of how small. Am looking forward to such a successful story and am glad that i understand alot of effort, time energy and commitment go into your craft. I love how your content is timeless and is valuable for a very long time. Your tea time chats are so thought evoking and I really like that. Am glad i subscribed here 5 years ago and I can actually track my progress.
Continue making the world a better place. Love Hiram 🇰🇪
We're living in a crazy world, where we all are just trying our best➳ I Loved the video Sadia, you remain such an inspiration for my own channel!!🫶❤ Sending you lots of love🥰
Sadia the quality of these videos is out of this world!!! My interpretation of the meaning of life is that we’re meant to experience all of it: the good and the bad. We should enjoy and savour the good times, then learn and grow from the hard times. Just like there is no day without night, we’re meant to experience the constant change of life. Bravo on another incredible video 👏👏👏
I find great meaning in connection, loving relationships, and finding some way to make the world a better place every day. Love the exploration of this question!
Thank you for this. Your three meanings really resonated with my thinking! What I still came to comment on was the kidtalk.. I stopped riding on that worry about what will the world look like for our kids when I realized that it is them, our kids, that are going to be the ones changing the world 💚
Hi Sadia! What a great - and unexpected - upload :) I truly appreciate that you've touched on the topic of having kids in a couple of videos lately. This is big conversation between my partner and I as well, so your vulnerability and openness to talk about this subject is very meaningful to me 💛 I'm sure you already know this, but time will tell ;) One approach is to simply see what unfolds and "let life decide" ✨ Sending loads of love your way!
I have been thinking about this more lately. Thank you so much Sadiya ❤
Sadia, I never comment on videos, this is the first one. I love watching all your videos and have so much respect for you and all the beautiful work that you do! Your videos always leave me feeling calmer and inspired. Much love from another former Vancouverite ♥️
OH MY GOD! I'm amazed by these cinematic videos 📽️, did you guys take these yourselves? It's wonderful how much work you guys put in every single video! 🤩😍
Kindness is a key for me. I truly believe the good you can do in this life will positively effect the next. Thanks for the video. ☺️
"You are the universe experiencing itself" reminds me an Alan Watts quote ✨. Really beautiful video Sadia 💖 thank you!! I agree with you, also I think we are here to live fully, heal and fulfill ourselves and from there offer that to others. Perhaps then, hopefully we can create a New Earth 🙏
Thank you! thank you for all of YOU! you are beautiful inside out! I love your videos! and all your recipes too! you are inspiring!Thank you for being you and telling us to just be ourselves! love and peace xxx
That’s such a heart warming video Sadia. I feel as you grow older the meaning of life changes. I had a baby girl when I was 29 and she is 10 now time flies! I had such a difficult near fatal pregnancy that I never summed up the courage to have another one. But she is such a joy. Seeing a real human growing up is a really wonderful experience I promise. Do I have regrets of not having another one - absolutely! But that void is part of me and that’s the beauty of life. My idea of life now at this age is to enjoy, be amazed, travel, and just know the fact that there is very little in life that I can control- really! But these ideas are for now ! Keep up the great work!
I'm an engineer as well, but I'm so pessimistic about our future... i feel like we are so little in front of the big corporations that don't care about the planet and only about profit. It's scary 😱
You have no idea how much I needed this! Thank you so much for sharing
Thank you! I had to share this on FB & UA-cam. You are a gift. Xoxo
Thank you for this. I so needed this.
What you said about Robin really resonated with me... my partner is also an engineer and whenever we have these discussions he is so much more optimistic than I
You are my life saver when ever I have nasty horrible thoughts I think of you talking to me and you make feel good about myself so you give me a purpose to live my life so I say thank you from the bottom of my heart and love you for it xxxx
Hi Sadia 👋🏽 This video definitely resonated with me as my senior doggie recently passed and have been beyond distraught although I knew it was coming you can never be 💯 prepared.
I do know he fulfilled his purpose here on Earth and know we all have the same responsibility - to love, mentor/nurture, teach, add value, inspire & spark creativity in others as you do so well, of course just to name a few ❤
So thank you for sharing your perspective on this as the timing couldn’t be more perfect for me anyway 🤗
Thank you for sharing your beautiful take on life.
Thank you for this video! This is something I have also been thinking a lot about lately and I feel kind of lost. I know it’s part of the journey, but it was so helpful to hear your thoughts on this question!
Such a wonderful inspiring video. Thank you so much, I needed that today ❤
So positive so calming and so good video...... thanks sadia.
This was very wholesome. :) I'm glad you've moved into making videos like these too.
..not much to say, on life and its meaning.
It feels like a journey. It comes and goes..
:)
Sadia you are one of the most talented thinkers and sharers on YT. Thank you for this video. I’ve had the same thoughts and discussions with my husband too. Do no harm and live in the moment are two things I always return to. And meditation. Now, more than ever we need to meditate. For me, the meaning of life is to always find the lesson in every experience and, above all, to love.
Such an amazing video, so much work and thought has been put into it ❤ The idea of nurturing life is especially interesting, you gave me something to think about.
You know what is my meditation? Just sitting in my aviary garden and watching my quails/pheasants . They are so cute and do silly things. I love sounds of nature around me and I appreciate the life I’m living in. I found your channel few weeks ago and I should say watching your face tell me you have a good energy. You are beautiful and all the contents you make meaningful.
Hey, I joined your journey when you had only few lakhs subscribers. I am so happy to see you grow show much over the years. May God bless you and your family abundantly! Lots of love ❤❤
I love Headspace but I only use the Sleep portion. You’ve encouraged me to use their Meditate portion and I’m about to start a course. Thank you!
thank you ❤ i needed this & it's nice reading the comments too!
I really loved the simplicity (in the best possible sense) you approached this very complex topic with. I can definitely relate to your thoughts about these three main areas. Although I also shared your anxiety about bringing a new life into this world, now, as a mother of a 3 year old little miracle, I am absolutely certain we need the light, curiosity, openness, creativity and empathy that kids bring to our world (while also totally respecting if someone prefers being child-free). And not many things can keep you as grounded and in the present as observing the world around you through the eyes of a child.❤ So I am hopeful, because we have the opportunity to raise and nurture a generation with empathy, kindness and awereness. Thank you for all you do, the PUL team also contributes to a better future.😊
I totally agree with you, I would only add: to be attentive, help the other, charity. That is very important to me. Thank you for your wonderful videos. I love your channel. XX
Thank you so much for sharing ❤ this is so so so relevant for me at the moment and gives me inspiration to move forward and find my answers to these questions.
Love love love your content! ❤
"I think we're a source of novelty and beauty" absolutely❤
I know you’re not asking my opinion, but I am a woman who will probably never meet you and yet your videos and recipes are important to me. They make a difference in my life. I am glad that your parents had you. You would be a great mom.
Dear sister I am from Nepal, I am continuously following your video's. Few days back I am thinking about life in same way as you describe in video. Two main value of my life is honesty and Kindness. Kindness just not toward other but toward our body, mind and soul. In other to uplift others we have to uplift ourselves first. We need to be kind toward our mother earth and other creature as well🙂💙
I think it's about giving meaning to this life. For me it's giving hope to people. As a psychologist and therapist, I try to do that with exploring, creating and providing a safe space; with my coworking company for changemakers, I try to give people who work towards a better future such as climate change a place where they belong, can connect and get as much relevant info as they could, as a mom I give hope by trying to show my son that we can be the change, even if it's just a very small one such as giving a smile to someone who's having a hard time. When I rent out my cabin in the woods, I leave little cute quotes on restored wood everywhere, cards with deeper questions, old books with great meaning,.. to make people feel warm inside and believe this world can be a warm embrace. Thank you so much for this video. I always enjoy being surrounded by people like you and this community :)
And thank you for your thoughtful video Sadia, and to your husband as well. I am a lifelong vegetarian, and cherish your recipes and your way of being. I aim to encourage my children to make some of these recipes as well😊
I don't know why but your 3 meanings made me emotional
I went also through some tough time, not being sure if I would ever been able to rise my daughter and work again. Here I am with a kid that I appreciate each day, good husband and a job. Nature, little adventures, kindness and relationships are my power. I heard once that 99% of things we are worried about never happens anyway so maybe it is good just to give it a try:)
This is so timely- I’m about halfway through the book “Alone with Others” by Stephen Batchelor, an Existential Approach to Buddhism. He talks about why we seek to answer questions like “what is the meaning of life” through the lens of Buddhism. I love how he explains that we are ultimately all alone in our journey from life to death as it is our unique experience and responsibility. However, we are all on that journey- so we are all alone together, trying to make sense of something so ontological. And we can either seek material things and experiences to fill that anxiety that comes with knowing you will die one day, or you can look to the longer lasting benefits that come from meditation and self-discovery. Amazing subject!!! So much to think about!!!
Wow 🙏 thank you!
I love the idea that we are here to protect this earth and nurture it - sadly we’re doing anything but - but deep inside it feels so right to me that this is what we’re here for. This, and immersing yourself in life through creativity, interactions with others, sensory experiences, etc.
This video was soothing🌿🌸 Thanks Sadia
well every day i just wake up and am grateful to have this life; as a retiree i dont have a set routine to follow so just do what needs to be done; but have thanks to god for letting me be alive
I think the meaning of life to me means that I need to grow, learn, and progress in all the ways I can. To be the best version of myself and then to give back to others. I feel that I was put here to learn and to help others. :)
Love the improvement in video editing recently ❤❤
For me, life is being grateful for the people in my life - where both of us value each other. Feeling happinrss in small joys. And most important retaining people in ur life to whom u matter and who matter to u.
I do appreciate you because of all the pleasurable energy you give us.
your positive attitude towards life, towards us, towards everything is really adorable and motivational for us.
Life is the present moment and we need to accept it, love it, and LIVE it completely.
The only people who enjoy the life and the earth and this world, are the ones who live the moment, not past or future!
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I believe life is a unique journey for us all and can be so unpredictable. It allows us to change and grow and I love to help others along the way wherever I am in life. Kindness and love are always key in my life. 💖🙌
I totally agree with these three that you've mentioned. I also would add learning to them.
What a beautiful video PUL team!! It was pleasing to the eyes and the ears alike😍
i strongly support you to have kids because i believe you and robin can bring a loving, compassion, kind person, that's a contribution to the society. your kids would be so lucky to have you both be his/her parent. i can see he or she grow up in a very caring,loving family and you will be appreciated every moment you feel true love connected with your kid and family.
Thanks for this video! 🙏
Thank you for this Video, this is one of the best I have seen in this channel. :) It was so positive and warm. Even hopeful. And thank you for introducing Headspace to my life. In January, I have watched you video, got the 60 day trial, and meditated ever since and even started jogging. Sadya, thank you very much
Love it. Amazing content as always 😊
The true meaning of life will remain a mystery but everyone has their own interpretation of life! The biggest lesson I’ve learned so far is NEVER to give up on life! Life is a gift given to us and if we reject it, we won’t be blessed anymore. Each of us has a limited time on earth and we need to do our best about the things that are in our control and do not worry about the rest. Do not hesitate about having children. Having a child, is an utmost experience that has made me grow more and is a constant reason for me to become a better version of myself! Good luck, I enjoy your videos 💕
Thank you xx
I found true life and meaning in Jesus a few years ago and no storm can shake me now 💌 Thanks for the video!
Amen.
Was searching for this comment 😊 Amen
Amen
Romans 12:2
2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
The meaning of life is living it wholeheartedly. Experiencing success and grieving loss, so accepting its complexity, and getting to know ever further and deeper yourself, others and God.
I love your channel, your philosophy, your vibe.
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Love the video! What bits of philosophy have you been taking in to come to these meanings? "Simply be" is my favorite.
I definitely ID as a strong absurdist + slight hedonist, but I really love your approach. I've found it hard to find theory that supports the "nurture life" meaning that still allows for more subjective ethical outlook (i.e. not Kant or religious mandates) -- the "loving kindness" feels like a more recent manifestation, but I appreciate the trend.
This is your best video Sadia! :)
What a beautiful video! I have to say, intuitively I'd come to many of the same conclusions. The only thing I'd add, or nuance perhaps, is to question the idea of "meaning" in this context in the first place... but not in a nihilistic way! I remember being fed up with my child's recurring head lice for the so-manieth time and asking a colleague who is a biology teacher: "what is the ecological use of the head louse?" She answered: "it's so human-centric to expect a use for everything. They just are." And while at first this made me feel a bit stupid and dismissed, her answer made me realise that we as humans are just part of a great ecosystem. We are a tiny cog in a really big natural machine; we are just animals. Our "use" if we want to call it that, I'd say, is to keep the natural harmony of the ecosystem that brought us forth intact. So maybe there is no reason we came into existence, but we can be thankful that we're here and try not to mess up the ecosystem of our origin, the place that birthed our species. We expect to be bigger, smarter, stronger, and I think therefore more meaningful than a tree or an octopus or algae, when really, we're no more or less. So be humble, and honour nature. Which, practically, comes back to nurturing, which you've already mentioned.
Asalomu aleykum everyone thank you pick up limes i have been learning english for while . Since it i have been enhancing my speaking with your videos by immitating them . I love your speech and your recipes. All of them are brillient ❤
I really loved the 'existence is weird' parenthesis add...You're so overall-aware.
I find reality indescribably beautiful - especially if you explore science, music, art and nature - tho I struggle with witnessing the suffering that many people face ongoing, without having the "magic" to handle it yet, so I've also felt for a long time that 'The sheer arbitrariness of [some of] it all blows my mind'.
Exactly! The duality of it makes it both fascinating/beautiful and challenging/overwhelming 😅 haha thanks for sharing you thoughts, ZT
A beautiful thought provoking video!
I think it has been important for me to remind myself that I don't exist to please others and to do what I consider fun and worthwhile.
People die every day and when I hear of someone famous who died I just think - well I hope they had fun while living.
Feeling the connection with everything !
Your videos inspire people and give them life. Maybe thats your purpose❤❤