I don’t want to feel lonely anymore | Appalachian Trail 2024
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- Опубліковано 3 жов 2024
- I am walking the Appalachian Trail from Geor in America. This video was shot during the first few days on trail after leaving Amicalola Falls in Georgia. Thank you for watching!
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Derek... wow... Ever since my mom introduced me to your channel about a year ago, several of the things you were going through resonated with me. In your last series, for example, all your stops into quiet country churches struck me (as I try to figure out where my faith lies these days). But, "I don't want to feel lonely anymore," resonates as I prepare to move from America to Co. Clare in the fall. It's a place that stole my heart years ago -- and I haven't been able to stay away since. I feel with absolute certainty that what the Appalachian Trail is about to do for you, Clare will do for me. Sending you lots of love for a safe, happy, uplifting, and memorable trip. xo
Thanks so much. The AT is starting to deliver already ❤
One of my favorite words, Hiraeth. I thought about it when you were describing your feelings. I have been on a journey for 11 years, since loosing my husband at 45. The world is such a different place now. You are a breath of fresh air! So thankful I found your videos!
Great to see you back on the hiking and camping trail again.. Your videos are so peaceful and meaningful to watch 👌💚😁
Hi Derek. I’m only 3 min in and you’ve got me Subs 👍 A wonderful smile, a wonderful honest narrative and I can’t wait to follow/catchup on your journey. Solitude is fine but loneliness is not good and it was a lovely saying you had about starting a new book. Wishing you a journey of happiness and finding like minded people to share your travels with. 🙂
I suspect that each person who says to themselves, "I'm lonely," has already taken the first step on a long journey towards their own hearts...I've had to let go of a lot of heavy items in my pack along the way that were weighing me down. Sometimes I've sat down and just cried out of frustration when the thing I've been carrying and had to let go was so familiar, or I thought I needed it, or worse, I didnt even know it was there....
Joy has occurred, on the trail towards my heart, however, when I've discovered along the way so many other people sharing the same path...and the fog of loneliness has lifted.
For anyone who came to this video because of Derek's brave admission of loneliness - keep going! Ask a Higher Power for help - you're on the right trail...
(Please pardon this post - the title of your video brought up so many memories for me from 20 some years ago. I thought about what I might have wanted to hear from someone, as well as the true pandemic in the United States: loneliness). Blessings!
PS Are the Irish the *best* story tellers or what?
Just so much joy in taking this walk with you-head good -body good -feet good -heart good
Glad you think so !
I started to watch your walk on the Appalachian trail in Virginia. I decided to watch episode1. A little backwards, nevertheless a great watch. I love your conversations. Very meaningful and so true in regards to introverts. We like our solitude, but don't want to feel alone. I love when you sing. Your song choices are perfect. You have a great voice and smile.
Nice open to the hike. AND… with that outro, you have already solidified your trail name for the hike. From this day henceforward, you shall be known as Mary Poppins! Keep on keepin’ on!
I found my most profound and most compatible friend I’ve ever had on the AT and I wasn’t even trying, I am also very introverted and prefer solo time for the most part
This is lovely to hear. Happy for you 🥹
You are a fantastically lovely human . Thank you for sharing your journeys over the years . This world needs more genuine people like yourself !
Great to see you back Derek. Looking forward to following your journey. Wishing you all the best 🙏🇮🇪🍀
I found your videos 8th April,. First time I've gone back to day one to watch them all in order.
Hi Derek
Delighted to see you start the trail.
Hears to meet new people on a new adventure. I wish you all the best.
Thanks Michael and all the best to you 🙏
Had a good chuckle at the head good/mind good bit.
Have a great adventure!
You’re a hiking philosopher and singer. Great combination! Thank you for taking us along.
I wish you all the very best of luck on your journey 🍀
Appreciate it my good man !
God bless and keep you brother✝️🙏🇮🇪👑☘️🏕️🍺
Watched it twice.Ah Derek...I am so happy for you...
May all of the kindred folk,that you meet
Be a Blessing to you.
May God go with you,as you travel
along.
Ahhh it’s lovely to hear you watched it twice 🙏
I’m inspired Derek and will be watching u every step when u film your mighty adventure. Sending you lots of 🍀 and strength
The king has returned!!!! So excited to see your journey
Wish I could be with you on your journey pleased we get to watch take care 🥾
good luck Derek. i look forward to our virtual accompaniment to your journey
yeay, I'm joining you on the trail. I'm surprised at the lack of the first signs of Spring. So far South and no flowers.
😂 Awesome end... not your usual. Love it when you sing. Happy trekking!
The journey begins! Delighted you have made some friends to hike and camp with. Much safer and good for the heart! Looking forward to your videos! Best of luck, Derek 🙏🏻💕
I so enjoy your trips all over the world. Prayers for a safe trip, lots of new friends and great memories. Happy Easter!
Also, I love your accent.
Derek, so glad you’re down here walking the AT. Thanks for sharing your journey. You are an inspiration.
Really appreciate the kind words and I’m delighted to be here !!
I am so glad to have found your channel. I live in New Hampshire. I can't wait to follow your journey. Mind, body,
and soul. Your soul needs this. Carry on, one step at a time. 😊
here u go
Heart good! Happy Trails! 🥾🥾
Best of luck Derek. Enjoy the wonder.
Thank you 🙏
Sleep well Derek. Hope you new runners are feeling ok as you start your adventure. Appreciate you taking us lot along with you.
Love the new mantra and the evidence of your experience as a magnet 🧲 ❤ Keep that alignment and the heart lite and enjoy your latest adventures! It’s sure to be magical 💫
Thanks so much. Things are going really well now 🙏
I’ll be watching. Good luck!
Hope you enjoy every minute Derek and your heart is full of joy all the way. Can't wait to share the amazing adventure ahead of you!
Cheers Phillip !
I look forward to seeing the sights with you
Good luck to you Derek.
And I pray that you find the peace that you've been looking for
Having walked a month on the Camino that freedom from media and the new horizon is your living room that was great. This type of adventure is I'd say mentally tough. You got to sustain positivity through time. Nice to see a hiker the age I expect to be if I make it to PCT.
Derek, your videos mesmerize me. Your unique perspective on the trail and the people you have hiked with and cared about, really touch my heart. I am following you every step of the way. I am very thankful to have found your channel. See you at the summit sign. -John
Welcome Derek - I wish you the best on this adventure.
Good to see you’re already making friends on the trail 😊 you look happy my friend. Enjoy, and I look forward to following your journey along the AT.
I am definitely feeling happy out here. Cheers Ryan 🙏
@@DerekCullenOutdoors 🤙🏼😎💚
Good luck on your long journey Derek,every step you take is a step closer to the finish..🙏🏼
I shall walk with you by video ! Enjoy this time .🍀
All the best for the adventure ahead Derek, keep your head, body, feet, heart good mate. We are all just a message away if needed x
I am SO glad to have discovered you or to have your videos discover me. I only found your hike last week and you're well into Virginia now. Which means I have a lot of great videos to catch up on. I sincerely hope your entire adventure goes superbly!
looking forward to this one...best of luck to ye!
Journey of a thousand miles begins with a first step. Best of luck and enjoy your adventure.
You are such an inspiration!!! I truly enjoy listening to you speak. Enjoy the trail, I hear it is amazing.
Thank you Jayne !
Glad to see you back on the trail❤
All the best on the new adventure Derek, I'll be watching all the way 👣⛰️
Also gonna need to update the mugs with the new slogan😂
Great video Derek, looking forward to the next few months 😊
Your heart is good. Good luck on the trail. Thanks for sharing mate.
All the best Derek on your latest adventure, stay safe and god bless 🙏🏻
Best of luck Derek….looking forward to your videos
I hope this trail is everything you hoped it would be. Can't wait to follow your journey.
Good luck in your travels. I look forward to following along.
HELLO Derek.
Great to see you.
I'm looking forward to the videos.
Blessings to you FROM kilkenny ❤❤
Will be following you all the best
Great to see back on a big trail!
Best of luck with it Derek! I hope you find what you're looking for. Looking forward to seeing your journey.
Welcome back Derek great first video I’m looking forward to my daily fix of wisdom and thought provoking content - keep them coming and enjoy your journey ahead 💪🏾🇮🇪
Thanks a lot Paul !
All the best for this epic journey Derek, thank you for sharing it with us. I look forward to checking in regularly to see that all is good.
Good luck on your adventure derek looking forward to following you along the highs and lows of this epic journey all the best 👍
Best of luck, Derek. Great to know i have 5 months of your new book to read/watch unfold. Some amazing days ahead.
Best of luck with your journey Derek 🍀 really enjoying all of your videos 🙌
Hello you! 😊. What a difference a day makes right enough! Good vibes Derek and a step in the right direction. Was good to see the woman read the Bible. Keep on knocking and it will be opened, keep on seeking and you will find Luke 11:9 ❤
That’s for taking us along
Aw Derek, this looks likes it is going to be an amazing adventure, I have a great feeling about it. Brilliant to see you back. I look forward to supporting you on this latest journey, while surrounded by my home comforts of course. Initally I was disappointed when you anounced the small change to your mantra, [ haha}, but I get it. As always stay safe and here's to the next 5 months xx
Hey Val! Haha thanks…change is good 🙏
The very best of luck to you on this epic adventure. Looking forward to following this trip with you over the coming months.
I appreciate it and will try my best to keep getting the videos out 🙏
🖐🏻ALL GOOD HERE! Wish you well. ❤
All the best on this journey, Derek!
Derek, after this adventure you will never feel lonely anymore 🙏😊 🎉
Hi Derek, new subscriber here, very much looking forward to following your journey and adventure on trail, the trail community in my opinion is the very best, wishing you the very best, health and happiness, cheers, happy trails.
Welcome to the channel and thanks so much 🙏
Enjoy the adventure!
Well done Derek, please reach out if you have any concerns, the only part I have left to do at 62 is Harpers Ferry to the Mass. Turnpike but happy to empathise on the rest. You are bringing back beautiful memories of my journey and I will be following closely. Mind Good, Heart Good, Feet Good....All Good!❤
All good ❤
Go on derek been waiting on you starting this hike good luck from belfast mate
Keep safe.
wow new season, nice
So excited to see you back on a thru hike. Maybe someday you could come to Arizona and do the 800 mile Arizona Trail
Best of luck stay safe.
I just saw your start and I can tell I want to follow you in your adventure..Hope you don't get what you need from the trail
Thank you…although I think you may have meant that i DO hope I get what I need lol
@@DerekCullenOutdoors yes I did. I'm so sorry. I'm watching where you started at the hospital you were borne at. Anxious to get to know you. I feel like you have a message for me and others. Blessings
@@rondawil2845 thank you for watching and yes there is a message 🕯
Awesome!!!!!!!😊❤
Hope you have an awesome Awesome adventure Derek. Love if the videos were longer 10 minutes isn't enough 🇮🇪🇺🇸
Fantastic! I’ve wanted to do this for so long. When does a bucket list become an epitaph? I’ll be following you on the trail, and hoping I can pluck up the courage to do it soon.
You and me both. Let's make 2025 our year. See you out there.
It was so nice to meet and feed you the other day.
Thank you so much Lori 🙏🙏
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May you find true friends between the blazes. (New Irish Blessing) ☘
Good luck with that - hope you swotted up on your Bill Bryson before you started. Its chucking with rain and blowing a gale back in Ireland so you made the right call. surprised theres so little greenery around. when do you expect the spring to catch you up?
Head, body, feet, heart, soul and spirit good.
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Hello Derek keep the mind in your intro A mayo man in new jersey
The beginnings of a tramily and lonely no more? 😊
Welcome to America ! Be aware of the black bears, ticks and all that.
Hello from belgium derek
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Many of us would wish we could provide the kind of companionship you speak of. But a few letters and spaces on a screen can only go so far. Never the less, more power to your arm, brother. And my wife and I send you our, I'll use the word, Love.
Five months? I hope you remembered to get a visa, as an EU citizen needs one to stay in the US longer than 90 days.
What history of this trail i must look it up
Your some Bobby Darin
Whats your hiking gear madecup of tent boots rain jackets stuff like that
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