Hi guys! I am overwhelmed by the love!! Thank you so much! I was terrified to post this one because I only want my vidoes be helpful and I didn't know if this one would help other people as much as it has helped me. But I see from the comments that it is having a positive impact! If you believe in this message, if it has helped you and if you think more people should see it... please leave a comment and share the video, this will help the video reach more people who may need to hear it. I love, love, love reading all your comments and feedback. Interacting with you is my favorite part of all of this.
@@melisma8747 Dear Melisma. I understand your wish. I would like to talk to Myra, too. Probable we're not the only ones. Just imagine 112000 followers wanting to talk to Myra. She just would't get any more sleep at night. So I'm happy we can't reach her. But you can always ask Myra some questions in the comments. I'm pretty sure she will answer you.
Heyy, just listening to you has changed my life, I just celebrated my 38 bday and I've genuinely believed in friendship and love all my life. Hope is a good word and holding on to it has been the most helpful in times where I deeply felt the need for someone, there's nights where I wish I had conversations with someone or woke up to someone I would love everyday. I have often felt that I have so much love to give yet people don't even notice me.
Hey Myra. I get you, I used to feel like that but not anymore, it is hard, because we are humans. So I decided to be important to me and not to others. Greetings from Lima Peru.
Hi, Myra! You are always looking for suitable background music for your videos. An hour ago the Austrian artist and scientist Clemens Arvay uploaded his piano pièce "The old willow" on his channel. I felt so free to tell him you might like it and might perhaps want to use it. He plays the piano in the forest. He knows all about health and healing people. If the two of you worked together you'd be the most sympathetic team in the world. I'd be happy if you listened to Clemens Arvay: "The Old willow". Have a nice Sunday, Myra.
I had in 2014 brain bleed and 4 brain operations the last operation i went to a coma for about two months and one day doctors asked my now ex wife and my parents to say thier good byes and disconnect me from life....i came back on the last day....so they put hold on everything and i guess they were all happy :) i was born from that day again and had to learn to walk and talk and much more..i battle with it all and today i won it all never the less i lost my wife and family down the road and end up being all by myself.....i left the country and now i am starting new life once again..... it has been rough ride but am doing oke. Smile is a powerfull act of kindness and cost you nothing.....so give it up and recive a lot more.
"If you have nothing to give, give a smile." That is SO powerful, because something as simple as that can set off a whole chain of great things. It can make a bunch of people feel good, which increases positive energy, which comes around back to you. Lots of wisdom here.
My father always smiled at me. I often wondered why. But now that I may listen to you, Myra, l'm beginning to understand. He had such a warm, friendly smile.
Messages are usually written in the condensation of rain soaked windows but only some of us can read. The background reminds me of a famous painter btw. God bless
“Any gift, however small, improves the condition of humanity. You cannot see this, of course, but it is true because it is an aggregate. It is like a scale. If evil and oppression are weighing down the scale completely on one side, you don’t have something as great as that to counteract it, to balance the scale, to offset the overwhelming dominance of evil and circumstance, of ignorance, of oppression, of poverty and so forth. When you add to the other part of the scale something small, it seems to have no effect, but when others add something small, sooner or later, in time, the scale is balanced, and beyond this it moves in favor of what is true and natural for human beings-which is to be united with others, which is to be creative, which is to be in service to their families and cultures in the world, to preserve the world, to take care of people, to be inspired and to have the glow of an inner life within themselves. Even when circumstances look bad, even in the face of failure and defeat, the power of Knowledge is within you.” If you resonate with this quote, I recommend exploring The New Message from God free online along with the work of Marshall Vian Summers.
Myra words can’t describe how much you have helped me, I am literally you as a guy in every aspect. Even the same age. You’re a beautiful soul thank you very much for being you.
Thank you so much Myra, this has helped me fight depression another day. Really means a lot that you posted this because for over ten years now I have felt I have nothing to give. You are appreciated and love your smile sister🤍
I think most people have felt similarly at one time or another. I think it's great that this fella is showing up to your group gatherings. He's making an effort to get himself out there which is a huge step and kudos to you for reaching out to him despite his behavior. Keep reaching out and sharing. You have such a beautiful soul. Love ya, Myra! ....and don't forget to smile. :)
I love this thought. Sometimes I find it hard to show genuine interest for someone because my social anxiety makes me focus so much on myself and how I think I appear to others. But I will try this and maybe I'll get better at it over time :-)
I totally get that. I have social anxiety too and it is incredibly difficult for me to focus on the other person sometimes. But I do beleive it gets better the more we do it. It is like anything else the brain has to learn and practice.
Everyone has something to offer. Meaning and value is in the eye of the beholder. Giving a smile is like lighting a candle than just cursing the darkness.
Make one small change week and don't go back on it. After a year's worth of small changes every week your life will be very different and you will barely even recognize yourself when from when you started. Good places to start are meditation/mindfulness/eating healthier/exercising more/cutting down on screens/learning about the human body and the science behind mental health. I truly believe if anyone implements everything on this list one thing at a time they can get themselves out of the deepest depression possible.
You are a very special young Lady Myra. You are beautiful on the outside but more important in the inside. You care about others and give good advise on positive things to others. Whoever you end up marrying in the future will have a true gem!
im almost crying watching. wow its really like you read my mind. im depressed for 20 years, always anger, frustrated, upset, never no one doctor helped me. looks i always have to offer something(materially) so i can get i little bit of credit. in this process i lost a lot. i know im important but i cant feel that. i will subscribe, tks. you look very positive.
Thank you very much for your advice!! I have been a lone wolf pretty much all my life. Always felt more comfortable to stand on the outside and watch other people interact rather than join the group. I think a lot of time I scare people of because they mistake my serious expression for grumpiness. Your advice is very helpful.😊
thank you so much, i'm gonna start a new job and i want to do better. i quit my first job feeling that i didn't deserve it, becoming a regular employee. i'm trying again.
Hard to smile when you are stressed out/tensed in social situations. I already try to be nice to people, to the point that I think I seem even more weird. Often I'm not able to have normal conversations with people. You are right that we feel to have to give something to people, that's a side-effect of low self-esteem. Either way I believe like you that being nice is a good start to try to interact with people and it's better than doing/speaking nothing at all. (It's also a good character trait to keep to a healthy extent) But you still have to be careful, so you don't get exploited and don't stop building and trying to be able to show your real personality. Many people won't respect shy and kind people. And letting the other person speak more is also a good advice, even though even listening to people often also makes me nervous, since in some way or another I have to react to what the other person was saying.
Totally relate. Add hearing loss which is even worse in group settings and everything becomes even that much more awkward and stressful. Feel like an idiot asking people to speak up or repeat themselves, especially if they have an accent (my children's Dad/family are Jamaican). Can't afford hearing aids. I've done so many solo trips and events that has gotten boring. Just feel blah and unmotivated anymore.
You're terribly single, you say. I am, too. Isn't it wonderful that we can share this treeible feeling? When I walk through the "glowing" forest I'm so happy about nature's beauty. At the same time I'm feeling so lonely. That hurts. But then I think: "Myra feels the same lonelyness, too." Sharing this same loneliness with you, Myra, is a good feeling. I'm sure many of your fans can relate... 💝
Thank you Myra for turning your experiences into compassion, wisdom, kindness and love and for choosing to pass it along to the world. You inspire, and I will do my best to pay it forward! Thank you for making the world a better place, one step at a time!
Sometimes we have plenty to give, we just don't know it. The way you speak, the way you try to help other people shows your character. There is true beauty in your heart.
There are kinds of women that will come and go in a man's life that stop him right in his tracks and they end up leaving a mark on his soul for the rest of his life. My intuition knows you are definitely that kind of woman. You're soul feels so kind to me, so warm, and so beautiful that you have to fight back the tears, it genuinely breaks my heart. It's that kind of beauty that's so intense, and so gentle, that no matter what, it cannot be resisted. it will inevitably penetrate through any armor someone may have guarding over their hearts. What a great gift to give to others. A true inspiration that you are indeed for all to see, you're exemplifying femininity in it's purest art form. Thank you. Let us all keep giving the smile that's above all other smiles, that genuine smile, forever and ever. :)
"Only after loosing everything, you are free to do anything." That helps sometimes when you get in the right mindset. Most of the time, it all comes down to what fiction writer Carlos Castaneda said on one of his books: You have to stop your internal noise. In this case, it means trying to quiet down, or more likely, calm down your internal voice. All of this works if you are the person in the corner, brooding. For you to stop feeling you are worthless, you first need to find your worth. But to find your worth firts you need to stop battling against yourself. One way is the one Myra (the OP) says in this video. Another way is saying to yourself "ok, right now I have nothing to give, but at the same time I have nothing to loose. That means I can try whatever I want and fail as many times as I need until I find what I'm good at." And remember you are going to fail, but keep doing stuff, keep trying new stuff, specialy stuff where you have to create or build something. Try them for long enough (3 to 6 months, minimum) so you actually get to know a bit of what you are doing. I know this takes time and discipline, but at the very least, it will show you what you don't want or what you are not good at, and that's half the battle. But the other perk is better: it will let you know other people that are also getting to know themselves through learning something new. And if you are thinking "but I already know i'm a failure, why bother?", then think to yourself "why not? What else do I have to loose?". Hence quote from the begining. This has helped me through more than 10 years of cronical depression. Hope it helps you fellas too.
OMG - I JUST bought that book last week! I also bought the Power of Now. I’ve noticed my mental health and social skills plummet in the past ten years or so. I’d love to feel better and find it a bit easier to talk to people. I’m very shy and have no friends and am always anxious. Really hope these books help.
I feel these things, I tend to avoid social situations almost always, and now after watching this, I actually feel something within myself that is pleasant and enough for me to want to try and not avoid people. And to think that it was this simple. Myra who are you! This is great.
Thank you for sharing this video! I was challenged by this for many years. I have been using some of these steps and its been so helpful for me. 1. I smile in social settings. 2. I always focus on the other person. 3. I listen but do not interupt, I try to nod my head and maintain eye contact. 4. I have a younger person who reports to me at work, I focus on always complimenting her work both one on one and in public meetings. 5. I also want to suggest a plan for remembering names, if you forget someone's name at a social gathering, when asking again, say "oh I meant your last name" 99% of the time they will say both names. This video has so much excellent advice and its been working for me. Thank you always for posting, each time you post its a treasure for me.
i have felt like an outsider for such a long time. having a history of being bullied and living in a not-so-safe place, it's been hard opening up to others. it's as if I have this fear that someone will provoke me in some way. this has made me avoid and become dismissive towards situations like that. it's also caused me to beat myself up for not living up to anyone's expectations, especially since I desire a sense of acceptance. thank you, myra. thank you for talking about this as this helped me realize what I would now like to directly self-improve.
im a quiet person, i smile at people dont complain, speak when spoken too, listen to them with interest, yet i am still bullied about being quiet and avoided more and more each day, today i am dead to everyone outside my tiny family, and with lock down, losing my job, i am totally out of society for good now. i cant deal with it. it feels like a life of solitude and as i get older the more i start to resent others and happier alone
I do all of these things that you suggest: smile at them, ask about them, make them feel seen, take a genuine interest, listen to them. When they self-disclose I also self-disclose so as to even things up. They tell me that they like me or want to spend time with me or be my friend. And yet, every friend or “friend” just walks away from me and I don’t have friends.
Be kind. That is all. If we can be kind to each other, we can create a domino effect and make this world a nicer place. Of course, that is all easier said than done. Kindness requires wisdom and wisdom is unfortunately, an asset in short supply.
This is exactly the story of my life and the older I get the more true it feels. Being in a group and feeling like you do not have enough to add value to the conversation is depressing. Well, you could be really good at one thing (especially at your job) but still have imposter syndrome about everything else.
Hi Myra, thank you for sharing this with all of us. I know from personal experience that you are absolutely right. I was currently falling into old behavioral thoughts, getting stuck inside my own mind is sometimes a very dangerous place for me to be if that makes sense. Watching your video just now, you reminded me of something I almost forgot. Thank you. You are so very beautiful, and I appreciate your genuinely adorable humbleness that shines through you from within. I just felt in my soul that maybe you needed a little bit of reinsurance in case you might have any doubts about yourself.
your videos are the ones as i would exactly present my thoughts and ideas...you are sweet and kind and you really give a transforming light to souls !!!
I can appreciate your message here. I am a very introversive person. While offering a smile is simple and can make a person feel good, in some of my experiences making eye contact with someone, a smile, and small talk has made myself appear more approachable and opened the door to people with the wrong intentions. I think that is why some people aren’t nice or have an angry demeanor all the time. Maybe it’s their defense mechanism.
You're vulnerability gives me hope that there's genuine people in humanity , we all imperfect but the fact that u acknowledge it and u want to do good , I acknowledge it and I applaud u because u are trying to make this hell hole a lil Bit better , so THANk YOU FOR TRYING ❤️
Dear Myra I have watched several of your videos, after watching and commenting on your first one. I have great admiration for your work, and your messages to this world. You truly make this world a better place to live. You are gifted, smart, natural and talented person providing great inspiration to this world. I feel you have found your calling in helping others by sharing your videos. This makes you a true Angel, and if there are Angels in this world, for sure you are one of them. Keep contnueing your beautifull work. The world needs inspiring people like you. Sending a big hug. Kindest regards, Andre
Thank you so much for your kind words. I know I am following the right path when I make these videos. It feels very purposeful. I know it's part of my calling.
Good advice. It really helps. If you don't feel ready to expose yourself to close social settings, you can do that while taking a stroll in your neighbourhood or wherever, just give a little smile or a short nod of acknowledgement to people passing you by once in a while. Don't pressure yourself. Starting with those who look open-minded, sympathetic, calm or in a good mood might ease you into it. Don't expect anything. But once in a while someone will smile back at you. Then you can feel you are making a difference. Enjoy that moment. It's valuable. You can do the same at places you shop next. After a while it will help you recognize strangers you otherwise wouldn't notice because you are wrapped up in your own thoughts and worries. You will start to memorize faces of people who smile back if you pass each other more often. Even when you don't talk at all, it will give you a sense of belonging in your everyday environment, make you feel it is more worthwhile leaving the house to do groceries or just stroll around the block for a few minutes. That way you can help yourself feel less isolated - without having to interact much. Even bummed out introverts can try this, hard as it might seem at first. I know it's a real exercise if you feel down and out. Once you have it grown into a habit, however, it will ease your days.
Yep! The art of reciprocity heals... express your ever evolving needs, wants and feelings and ask the same for the other person and see if you guys can make a good deal! From that evolving discussion, you can tell stories about your experiences too and the other person may be inclined to do so as well... or perhaps they'll tell you first, especially if you're listening to them. Then you can learn from what they tell you and then you can try and implement it for your own self. So you can also garner self-respect through this way too through these types of external means. I think the general rule is something like this - if you're stuck and suffering too painfully inside, reach out and if too difficult, reach out one 0.001% step or smaller, at a time. And vice versa - if you're stuck and suffering too painfully outside, reach/reflect inward and if too difficult, reach/self-reflect one 0.001% step or smaller, at a time. The idea is to balance your map between your internal information mechanisms and your external information mechanisms so either one doesn't tilt too far/much in one direction whilst also expending the other where, intentionally or unintentionally, you're falling apart or destroying everything and/or taking others down with you (unless you want that, then that's intentional).
Really enjoyed this, just the fact that you are so considerate of other people and their feelings speaks volumes about who you are. Simply Beautiful. Thanks Myra, always a pleasure to see your content.
I'm a lot like that fellow in the back corner, and I want to thank you so much for helping me see that. You've kindly given me so much of your time, like when you helped me on android photo settings, and all the times you were just simply kind to me, even though I didn't feel deserving of it. Inside of you, there's a huge loving heart, I really know there is, and it has helped me open my heart. One of my hardest things to do is to simply smile... you taught me to smile. It seems like a simple little thing, but that alone opened up the world for me to explore! I hope you don't mind that, without expectations, obligations, or sexualizations, I open my heart to you and confess that I love you! Hey, what the heck, I might as well love everyone! Maybe then we all can smile unified! (yes you too, the guy in the back, and anyone like you and me... group hug!!!) ...my computer lacks emoji support so: strings of hearts, smiles, and happy things!
I often feel this way too. In a social settings, I think it's important to also approach someone who you may notice acts withdrawn, much like that guy in the corner in the group, to make them feel important and valued. Please keep approaching this guy as you don't realise how important it is for someone recognising him. This also has a mirror effect on you. Being kind to other people you'll find the majority of the time they will be kind to you. I work face to face customer services and often I'll find that some people may appear aloof or quite stern when you first greet them, then when you smile and ask how they are, how their day is, you start to see that wall coming down and see them in a completely different light and not what your first impression of them was.
A super secret smile, Myra! What you are sharing may be little, but I believe it is of so much value. Especially because the typical advises people like us get from "normal people", as you said, never work. I hope you allow me to add something even more little. "Feeling worthless, sitting in the corner and looking grumpy" accurately describes most of my life. And it hurts so much, but what hurts even more are those times where I know I have something to offer, but I believe no one actually want it from me. I often find it awkward to smile to people or say "Hi!". Probably because during elementary and middle school i got criticized and laughed at even for smiling or just saying "Hi!". During my sacred music degree I discovered almost by chance how much better my music lessons were if I just entered the room with a smile. Even no need to say "Hi!" For a long time I did not realize how often my grumpy face actually put me in a bad starting position even before having the chance of smiling and saying "Hi!" and by that potentially "ruining everything". This bad starting position often brought other negative feelings and required me to focus on myself in order to somehow "not freak out and run away" making it much more difficult to give a smile or even approach someone. So if I may just add some little advice from my own experience, avoiding that grumpy face and entering a room with a slightly smiling, positive and open face helps a lot with actually being able to smile and say "Hi!" to someone. After that comes the awkwardness, but that might be material for another video. Reaching out to that guy... you are a superhero! You worry too much about the lighting in your videos, your beautiful soul will shine trough and brighten everything up anyways, the dark days of your viewers included 😊 "If you have nothing to give, give a smile." ❤️
Whenever I walk through the forest and the sun is shining on this fresh green I remember your words, Myra, when you said: "Oh look, the forest is glowing." And then you whispered: "It is so beautiful!" And then I smile and I'm happy. 🌞🙋🏻♂️
@@myrawest In your sunset video, Myra, you said: "I feel this is what living life is all about. This is how I want to live." And whenever I listen to these words of yours I am so happy and I smile. I then know there is someone in the world who feels just like me. And when you whisper: "It is so quiet" I feel this moment of perfect bliss. There is so much human warmth in your voice that matches the perfect harmony of nature. Perhaps you could whisper more often in your videos. It makes your audience feel even closer to you and creates an atmosphere of intimacy. In such moments you make me feel it is worth while being alive. It is good to be alive after all. I'm so lucky to have found your channel ! Listening to you I'm learning so much about myself and how I should live. I feel less lonely because in my thoughts and in my heart you're always by my side. And I'm sure I'm not the only one. Lonelyness no longer hurts that much with your voice in my ears. With you the world is a much better place. Thank you Myra. ❤️
One great thing about diving into nature is that you get to watch animals. Eye contact with the smallest mammal, or sometimes just seeing a little bird take notice of me and for a brief moment look me straight in the eye, can make me feel lighthearted and more alive.
I had a great group of friends that I slowly stopped seeing because I felt worthless to them. And i wanted time to do my own things. But that was 5 years ago and I still havent talked to any of them since. Ughhhh.
Hmmm. I totally understand that. Feeling worthless every time you hang out with friends. I hope you'll delve into this and challenge that belief as not true.
Reach out and ask them how they are? Maybe your assumptions aren't true. Is 5 years enough time to do your own things? In that 5 years did you form new group of friends then?
@@lavans06 I didn't do shit. I finished my degree, worked, worked out, and played video games. Didn't make new friends, in fact I hardly saw anyone I didn't have to see. I shut myself out from the world and I hate myself for it. But i'm working on it. I've woken up this year, my mindset's changed drastically. I spent my whole life hiding, escaping...but i don't want to hide anymore. Maybe Ill reach out to them when I'm ready, but fuck...5 years is a long time.
@@Oh_its_Mike my dude, I hear you on "I spent my whole life hiding, escaping" - but in my case it's social anxiety / approach anxiety lol but damn. Meeting a few folks pre-pandemic and managing to keep in touch is what keeps me going for the tomorrows.
Omg! You spoke out my mind loud! Every time I have to spend with somebody, be with others all I am thinking: What can I give something to them? All the time! I sometimes feel shame when I’ve got nothing to say but, I accepted myself years ago, this is who I am. Maybe the point to improve yourself socially confident with others is to act like you got everything you need, everything you have. (Not fake just be humble). Well Myra, you DID offer something: A small piece of advice to reflect on our minds. Thank you Myra.
I totally agree with you Myra; even if you ever feel like you have nothing else to give at any given moment, you can always give someone else a *smile* at the very least. I love the way you think about things. You are such a Positive Energy, uplifting, and inspiring Spirit and Soul!... And I certainly hope you aren't implying with this video that you yourself feel like you have "nothing" to offer, because that couldn't be further from the truth, as you offer us ALL your truly inspiring and uplifting thoughts in every video that you post, so just know that you are helping the entire world, (whoever sees your videos AND those lucky enough to actually know you personally IRL, at least), to overcome personal obstacles and to be and become the best person(s) we all can possibly be!... I really wish that one day I will get to meet you and become one of your close friends, in your social circle, because we have a LOT of the same views about life and Love... So if that is ever meant to be then I would definitely welcome your naturally beautiful Soul into my life too! 🤗 Thank you SO MUCH for being able to show us your true, complete, vulnerable, and totally beautiful inner self!... And don't worry at all about "how often" you post a new video either, because it is *quality over quantity* , and the longer it takes you to make your videos exactly like YOU want them, the more valuable to everyone watching them that they become... but at the same time, you don't need to try to make them "perfect" either, because that's NOT a realistic OR useful goal... just quality information and true, deep, genuine, inner thoughts about things... those are awesome to see from you! So, thank you for being a wonderful Social Media Influencer, having great Social Media Intelligence, giving out such great Social Media Information, being a TRUE Social Media Inspiration, and ultimately just simply Sharing Multidimensional Information in every single one of your videos!... How's that for my take on your "secret word" of the day?... What is YOUR take on that acronym you mention? I'm curious... LMK what YOU were referring to with that... Keep on being your awesome, real, genuine, loving self, you are slowly but surely realizing your inner worth at your core, which is truly amazing and wonderful to see!... Much Love and Positive Energy to you! ❤
Oh wow thank you so much! I looked at your name so I can rememeber you in the future. This comment is so well written and goes straight to my heart. I can't tell you how encouraging your words are!
@@myrawest I try... This just comes naturally to me, so you'll def. be seeing more of my comments in your future videos, and I look very forward to conversing with you MUCH more, ongoing into the future!... BTW, you never said what YOU were referring to at the end of this video where you had shown the "Special Word" or whatever it was, that "SMI" acronym... I'm curious what YOU were thinking when you showed that, as my second to last paragraph only showed MY own personal interpretation of it... LMK YOUR idea of what that means... 🙄
Thanks you soo much for posting this! Whenever i feel lonely and sad i always come here You always make me feel seen And heard It's feels comforting to know someone is out there who feels the same as you Thanks for your vulnerability! I have always felt this way. I always felt like even if i try contribute i will mess it up and people will judge me. And they wouldn't want to be around me So i always felt like maintaining distance from them, feeling soo lonely and adequate and thinking nobody would want you is heart wrenching feeling! And admitting this has been always hard for me. Even commenting this feels like a big step! But i am trying to work on it. Your videos surely help me in that ..gives me hope Thank you alot for that 💜
AWWWWW 😭 This means so much to me to read!! Thank you so much for sharing. It means so much to hear that I can bring comfort or make someone feel seen because that is the only reason I made this channel.... I wanted to help others who struggle with what I struggled with. I always felt so alone and I wanted to make sure others knew they are not struggling alone. And I want to give hope that things can get better. They really can! You can work on self love and self acceptance every day and over months and years, you become much happier
You felt* alone yet you had friends at school and been ok with everyone. You are in your prime and you are capable to talk for a reasonable amount of time against camera which makes you not antisocial. I mean you are like top 1/5 by attractivness. Your value* is skyhigh, you just complain too much and overdramatize your parents. People have literally zero friends without ever having any and you still manage to play a victim lol, sounds like toxic behaviour probably unintentional.,but still, to get attention...@@myrawest
It definitely hurts to feel inadequate or excluded, or like you have nothing to offer to others. But having someone that makes you feel included or is genuinely interested in you really means the world. It can change a person's life, seriously. Even if it's just one person.
A smile or laughter right from the bottom of your heart is something very powerful everyone ones. In my early twenties I attended at almost every party in our town. To have fun, but mostly to have conversations with other guests. It doesn't matter who was talking. On every party I attended, there was this one small guy, who was leaning against the wall with a beer in one hand. He was clearly listening to our, sometimes pretty "brainless" topics, but he seemed to like it but he kept distance. Every approach to get him into our conversations were refused by him and he left the room to finally come back later. After some parties me and some other guys who got also invited on every party figured out how to make him laugh.. also with a little help from the host. It was like a small challenge.. who makes him laugh the most without speaking to him directly? . It was fun and he clearly enjoyed it. Soon he joined our group "silently" and started talking to us. He wasn't a man of words. But when he talked, he did it so calmly in a well mannered language.. almost everyone in our small group stopped talking. I later found out, that he also loves to cook and soccer and we soon became good friends. We often talk..ok..most of the time I talk, but that's how things go and he seemes to be fine with it :) I may missed the topic a bit.. I'm sorry. But I wanted to point out, that this guy..who stood in the corner.. had so much to give and it all started with a smile. We all love him the way he is..as a good friend, listener, a very tipsy cook, and the best frozen margarita maker. I really like your videos. They often make me think about your topics and that's good. Keep it up!
I have learned to watch your videos intentionally. They are so much better when I set aside time to solely watch them. I doubt I will ever be first to comment, but I am okay with that. I think you have hit upon the key to interacting with people. I still consider myself an introvert, but question that as well. A friend asked me how I was able to talk to anyone, how I never met a stranger. My response was that I asked questions and then listened. I didn't turn the conversation toward my topics, I kept with their's. I have been practicing for decades, and now it is a natural thing without much thought. I find that people will, in turn, ask questions back. That allows me plenty of space to discuss my passions as well. Also, I have found that I am giving them something that few people have, an ear that truly listens. People find value in that, and subsequently find value in the listener. My closest friendships started with the simplest of things, genuine interest in what people are saying. Thanks for the video!
I love this comment. Theres so much truth in what you said. And wow, what an honor that you set aside time to watch my videos. Thank you so much. I'll remember you if you comment agian
Honestly, I think people overlook the gift of being self reliant. If you can take care of yourself, other people don’t have to take care of you. In societal and economic terms this is overlooked for how wonderful that is. Once you can do that you may find you have a little to help another stay on their feet.
Hi, I just saw you other video from 2 years ago when you said you have no friends.. Look at you now. So good to see you're feeling better and more secure. May God bless you
There are many things we have that money can not buy 😀 Empathy, Love, Compassion, Kindness, Respect, and our wisdom are just some of them! It’s amazing how you’re sharing yours with others! ✌️❤️ ✊ I feel like I have all the good stuff money can’t buy but I’m very much an introvert and I’m also very shy 🙈
Hi guys! I am overwhelmed by the love!! Thank you so much! I was terrified to post this one because I only want my vidoes be helpful and I didn't know if this one would help other people as much as it has helped me. But I see from the comments that it is having a positive impact!
If you believe in this message, if it has helped you and if you think more people should see it... please leave a comment and share the video, this will help the video reach more people who may need to hear it.
I love, love, love reading all your comments and feedback. Interacting with you is my favorite part of all of this.
There is any way that I can contact you? I wish I could talk to you
@@melisma8747 Dear Melisma. I understand your wish. I would like to talk to Myra, too. Probable we're not the only ones. Just imagine 112000 followers wanting to talk to Myra. She just would't get any more sleep at night. So I'm happy we can't reach her. But you can always ask Myra some questions in the comments. I'm pretty sure she will answer you.
Heyy, just listening to you has changed my life, I just celebrated my 38 bday and I've genuinely believed in friendship and love all my life. Hope is a good word and holding on to it has been the most helpful in times where I deeply felt the need for someone, there's nights where I wish I had conversations with someone or woke up to someone I would love everyday. I have often felt that I have so much love to give yet people don't even notice me.
Hey Myra. I get you, I used to feel like that but not anymore, it is hard, because we are humans. So I decided to be important to me and not to others. Greetings from Lima Peru.
Hi, Myra! You are always looking for suitable background music for your videos. An hour ago the Austrian artist and scientist Clemens Arvay uploaded his piano pièce "The old willow" on his channel. I felt so free to tell him you might like it and might perhaps want to use it. He plays the piano in the forest. He knows all about health and healing people. If the two of you worked together you'd be the most sympathetic team in the world. I'd be happy if you listened to Clemens Arvay: "The Old willow". Have a nice Sunday, Myra.
I had in 2014 brain bleed and 4 brain operations the last operation i went to a coma for about two months and one day doctors asked my now ex wife and my parents to say thier good byes and disconnect me from life....i came back on the last day....so they put hold on everything and i guess they were all happy :) i was born from that day again and had to learn to walk and talk and much more..i battle with it all and today i won it all never the less i lost my wife and family down the road and end up being all by myself.....i left the country and now i am starting new life once again..... it has been rough ride but am doing oke. Smile is a powerfull act of kindness and cost you nothing.....so give it up and recive a lot more.
uau not easy at all, you are kinda of a warrior. Wish you the best luck for the rest of your life!!
"If you have nothing to give, give a smile." That is SO powerful, because something as simple as that can set off a whole chain of great things. It can make a bunch of people feel good, which increases positive energy, which comes around back to you. Lots of wisdom here.
Thank you ♡ yes, I have so many memories of someone smiling at me and it changed me so much
And a Helping HAND... Thanks for reminding me Julie m... WelderX
That made my cry. I was already at the verge of tears.
I've had social anxiety for so long, i've pretty much forgotten how to smile, honestly.
Honesty is a scarce resource in UA-cam.
Keep delivering :)
I always strive to be authentic and genuine!
One of my biggest frustrations is how fake people are on UA-cam and I want to fly in the face of that!
Your beauty is not only outside, but also inside, hidden in the kindness and care you have for others. You are beautiful
Did you say that to Bulma too
@@northerncaliman9295 ahhh hahhaha
@@northerncaliman9295 whos bulma?
@@pandacake7661 Vegeta's wife in Dragon Ball Z
My father always smiled at me. I often wondered why. But now that I may listen to you, Myra, l'm beginning to understand. He had such a warm, friendly smile.
I remember a saying from a while ago that I've just been reminded of. ' if you see someone who has run out of smiles, give them one of yours.'
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Messages are usually written in the condensation of rain soaked windows but only some of us can read. The background reminds me of a famous painter btw. God bless
“Any gift, however small, improves the condition of humanity. You cannot see this, of course, but it is true because it is an aggregate. It is like a scale. If evil and oppression are weighing down the scale completely on one side, you don’t have something as great as that to counteract it, to balance the scale, to offset the overwhelming dominance of evil and circumstance, of ignorance, of oppression, of poverty and so forth. When you add to the other part of the scale something small, it seems to have no effect, but when others add something small, sooner or later, in time, the scale is balanced, and beyond this it moves in favor of what is true and natural for human beings-which is to be united with others, which is to be creative, which is to be in service to their families and cultures in the world, to preserve the world, to take care of people, to be inspired and to have the glow of an inner life within themselves. Even when circumstances look bad, even in the face of failure and defeat, the power of Knowledge is within you.”
If you resonate with this quote, I recommend exploring The New Message from God free online along with the work of Marshall Vian Summers.
Thank you
I’ve been feeling this a lot lately!! I appreciate this 💛
Same
Sending love ❤
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@@myrawest sending love to you too ❤️
Sweet and lovely
Myra words can’t describe how much you have helped me, I am literally you as a guy in every aspect. Even the same age. You’re a beautiful soul thank you very much for being you.
I love this. We're kindred spirits. Thank you so much ♡♡♡
@@myrawest I also observe how I develope a little crush on you while following your channel for a while :-)
Much love!
Thank you so much Myra, this has helped me fight depression another day. Really means a lot that you posted this because for over ten years now I have felt I have nothing to give. You are appreciated and love your smile sister🤍
Sending so much love your way!! ❤❤❤
I think most people have felt similarly at one time or another. I think it's great that this fella is showing up to your group gatherings. He's making an effort to get himself out there which is a huge step and kudos to you for reaching out to him despite his behavior. Keep reaching out and sharing. You have such a beautiful soul. Love ya, Myra! ....and don't forget to smile. :)
I agree! It is super brave to keep coming even though you battle those thoughts every time!
I love this thought. Sometimes I find it hard to show genuine interest for someone because my social anxiety makes me focus so much on myself and how I think I appear to others. But I will try this and maybe I'll get better at it over time :-)
I totally get that. I have social anxiety too and it is incredibly difficult for me to focus on the other person sometimes.
But I do beleive it gets better the more we do it. It is like anything else the brain has to learn and practice.
Oh, so pleased to see you back. Well done you for sharing!
Everyone has something to offer. Meaning and value is in the eye of the beholder. Giving a smile is like lighting a candle than just cursing the darkness.
Make one small change week and don't go back on it. After a year's worth of small changes every week your life will be very different and you will barely even recognize yourself when from when you started.
Good places to start are meditation/mindfulness/eating healthier/exercising more/cutting down on screens/learning about the human body and the science behind mental health. I truly believe if anyone implements everything on this list one thing at a time they can get themselves out of the deepest depression possible.
You are a very special young Lady Myra. You are beautiful on the outside but more important in the inside. You care about others and give good advise on positive things to others. Whoever you end up marrying in the future will have a true gem!
im almost crying watching. wow its really like you read my mind. im depressed for 20 years, always anger, frustrated, upset, never no one doctor helped me. looks i always have to offer something(materially) so i can get i little bit of credit. in this process i lost a lot. i know im important but i cant feel that. i will subscribe, tks. you look very positive.
I endured trauma and have a mental illness. We know pain. Stay strong. ❤️
Thank you very much for your advice!!
I have been a lone wolf pretty much all my life. Always felt more comfortable to stand on the outside and watch other people interact rather than join the group.
I think a lot of time I scare people of because they mistake my serious expression for grumpiness.
Your advice is very helpful.😊
So many people struggle in life
Yes.
@@myrawest ♥️
you've touched on a key point there.. wish someone told me this earlier. god bless you
The world is so beautiful because it got Myra in it. 💖
thank you so much, i'm gonna start a new job and i want to do better. i quit my first job feeling that i didn't deserve it, becoming a regular employee. i'm trying again.
Hard to smile when you are stressed out/tensed in social situations. I already try to be nice to people, to the point that I think I seem even more weird. Often I'm not able to have normal conversations with people. You are right that we feel to have to give something to people, that's a side-effect of low self-esteem.
Either way I believe like you that being nice is a good start to try to interact with people and it's better than doing/speaking nothing at all. (It's also a good character trait to keep to a healthy extent) But you still have to be careful, so you don't get exploited and don't stop building and trying to be able to show your real personality. Many people won't respect shy and kind people.
And letting the other person speak more is also a good advice, even though even listening to people often also makes me nervous, since in some way or another I have to react to what the other person was saying.
Totally relate. Add hearing loss which is even worse in group settings and everything becomes even that much more awkward and stressful. Feel like an idiot asking people to speak up or repeat themselves, especially if they have an accent (my children's Dad/family are Jamaican). Can't afford hearing aids. I've done so many solo trips and events that has gotten boring. Just feel blah and unmotivated anymore.
You're terribly single, you say. I am, too. Isn't it wonderful that we can share this treeible feeling? When I walk through the "glowing" forest I'm so happy about nature's beauty. At the same time I'm feeling so lonely. That hurts. But then I think: "Myra feels the same lonelyness, too." Sharing this same loneliness with you, Myra, is a good feeling. I'm sure many of your fans can relate... 💝
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@Wolfgang Sprenger I'm not crying... you are...
Thank you Myra for turning your experiences into compassion, wisdom, kindness and love and for choosing to pass it along to the world. You inspire, and I will do my best to pay it forward! Thank you for making the world a better place, one step at a time!
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Myra, thank you for sharing of your goodness.
Sometimes we have plenty to give, we just don't know it. The way you speak, the way you try to help other people shows your character. There is true beauty in your heart.
This comes from such an authentic place. You are very much needed here. Keep passing along your messages.
There are kinds of women that will come and go in a man's life that stop him right in his tracks and they end up leaving a mark on his soul for the rest of his life. My intuition knows you are definitely that kind of woman.
You're soul feels so kind to me, so warm, and so beautiful that you have to fight back the tears, it genuinely breaks my heart. It's that kind of beauty that's so intense, and so gentle, that no matter what, it cannot be resisted. it will inevitably penetrate through any armor someone may have guarding over their hearts. What a great gift to give to others.
A true inspiration that you are indeed for all to see, you're exemplifying femininity in it's purest art form. Thank you.
Let us all keep giving the smile that's above all other smiles, that genuine smile, forever and ever. :)
Oh my gosh. Wow. Thank you so much. This is incredibly encouraging to me
You are truly amazing Myra, thank you so much for sharing!
I really like your channel ❤️, I have no friends and am lonely everyday as I don’t fit in but these videos do keep me going
"Only after loosing everything, you are free to do anything."
That helps sometimes when you get in the right mindset. Most of the time, it all comes down to what fiction writer Carlos Castaneda said on one of his books:
You have to stop your internal noise. In this case, it means trying to quiet down, or more likely, calm down your internal voice.
All of this works if you are the person in the corner, brooding.
For you to stop feeling you are worthless, you first need to find your worth. But to find your worth firts you need to stop battling against yourself.
One way is the one Myra (the OP) says in this video.
Another way is saying to yourself "ok, right now I have nothing to give, but at the same time I have nothing to loose. That means I can try whatever I want and fail as many times as I need until I find what I'm good at." And remember you are going to fail, but keep doing stuff, keep trying new stuff, specialy stuff where you have to create or build something. Try them for long enough (3 to 6 months, minimum) so you actually get to know a bit of what you are doing.
I know this takes time and discipline, but at the very least, it will show you what you don't want or what you are not good at, and that's half the battle.
But the other perk is better: it will let you know other people that are also getting to know themselves through learning something new.
And if you are thinking "but I already know i'm a failure, why bother?", then think to yourself "why not? What else do I have to loose?".
Hence quote from the begining.
This has helped me through more than 10 years of cronical depression. Hope it helps you fellas too.
We'll give it a shot.😗
You understand lonely hearts, Myra. And you know how to heal them with your smile. ❤️
Your smile gives me everything I need. You saved my day once again! 🌞😘
OMG - I JUST bought that book last week! I also bought the Power of Now. I’ve noticed my mental health and social skills plummet in the past ten years or so. I’d love to feel better and find it a bit easier to talk to people. I’m very shy and have no friends and am always anxious. Really hope these books help.
I feel these things, I tend to avoid social situations almost always, and now after watching this, I actually feel something within myself that is pleasant and enough for me to want to try and not avoid people. And to think that it was this simple.
Myra who are you! This is great.
thank you so much, i am definitely going to keep this in mind every time I feel like this.
Never felt so inspired to go out and smile as right now.
Thank you and have a beautiful day!
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Thanks for sharing that the kids teenagers needed to hear this so I sent that to both of my children
Wow. I'm so honored you shared it with people....
Grrl, no, I'm so glad YOU'RE here. You're a goddamn light, and I love to see you shine.
You are my therapy. And you always leave me feeling happy and positive.
Oh my gosh, thank you ♡
Feeling absolutely the same. Take a sympathetic hug from another male. Best wishes and lots of love.
Thank you for sharing this video! I was challenged by this for many years. I have been using some of these steps and its been so helpful for me. 1. I smile in social settings. 2. I always focus on the other person. 3. I listen but do not interupt, I try to nod my head and maintain eye contact. 4. I have a younger person who reports to me at work, I focus on always complimenting her work both one on one and in public meetings. 5. I also want to suggest a plan for remembering names, if you forget someone's name at a social gathering, when asking again, say "oh I meant your last name" 99% of the time they will say both names. This video has so much excellent advice and its been working for me. Thank you always for posting, each time you post its a treasure for me.
i have felt like an outsider for such a long time. having a history of being bullied and living in a not-so-safe place, it's been hard opening up to others. it's as if I have this fear that someone will provoke me in some way. this has made me avoid and become dismissive towards situations like that. it's also caused me to beat myself up for not living up to anyone's expectations, especially since I desire a sense of acceptance. thank you, myra. thank you for talking about this as this helped me realize what I would now like to directly self-improve.
I love the light you're bringing to others. Thank you for shining the light.
Thank You, Myra! Your words and kindness are balm to my soul.
The meaning of life is: smile and be nice to people.
You..... you are a gift from up above. I think you are the only person that I have ever heard speak this truth
So beautifull
Yes
Very true
Thank you
You are "worthy"
Whomever you are
Smiling can lift mountains
Much love
im a quiet person, i smile at people dont complain, speak when spoken too, listen to them with interest, yet i am still bullied about being quiet and avoided more and more each day, today i am dead to everyone outside my tiny family, and with lock down, losing my job, i am totally out of society for good now. i cant deal with it. it feels like a life of solitude and as i get older the more i start to resent others and happier alone
I do all of these things that you suggest: smile at them, ask about them, make them feel seen, take a genuine interest, listen to them. When they self-disclose I also self-disclose so as to even things up. They tell me that they like me or want to spend time with me or be my friend. And yet, every friend or “friend” just walks away from me and I don’t have friends.
Be kind. That is all. If we can be kind to each other, we can create a domino effect and make this world a nicer place. Of course, that is all easier said than done. Kindness requires wisdom and wisdom is unfortunately, an asset in short supply.
Thank u 😊 I needed to hear this ❤️
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This is exactly the story of my life and the older I get the more true it feels. Being in a group and feeling like you do not have enough to add value to the conversation is depressing. Well, you could be really good at one thing (especially at your job) but still have imposter syndrome about everything else.
Hi Myra, thank you for sharing this with all of us. I know from personal experience that you are absolutely right. I was currently falling into old behavioral thoughts, getting stuck inside my own mind is sometimes a very dangerous place for me to be if that makes sense. Watching your video just now, you reminded me of something I almost forgot. Thank you. You are so very beautiful, and I appreciate your genuinely adorable humbleness that shines through you from within. I just felt in my soul that maybe you needed a little bit of reinsurance in case you might have any doubts about yourself.
Thank you very much. Honestly the encouragement is always always needed and appreciated. I'm so glad my video helped you
@@myrawest 🥰
your videos are the ones as i would exactly present my thoughts and ideas...you are sweet and kind and you really give a transforming light to souls !!!
I can appreciate your message here. I am a very introversive person. While offering a smile is simple and can make a person feel good, in some of my experiences making eye contact with someone, a smile, and small talk has made myself appear more approachable and opened the door to people with the wrong intentions. I think that is why some people aren’t nice or have an angry demeanor all the time. Maybe it’s their defense mechanism.
Really enjoy your talk
Thank you!
I understand the Man in the corner.
Mulțumim!
Aww thank you SO MUCH for this! ❤️🙏
You're vulnerability gives me hope that there's genuine people in humanity , we all imperfect but the fact that u acknowledge it and u want to do good , I acknowledge it and I applaud u because u are trying to make this hell hole a lil Bit better , so THANk YOU FOR TRYING ❤️
Thank you for this video Myra. You're always the kindest. Wise piece of advice - which i need so much right now starting in my first job.
Dear Myra
I have watched several of your videos, after watching and commenting on your first one. I have great admiration for your work, and your messages to this world. You truly make this world a better place to live. You are gifted, smart, natural and talented person providing great inspiration to this world. I feel you have found your calling in helping others by sharing your videos. This makes you a true Angel, and if there are Angels in this world, for sure you are one of them. Keep contnueing your beautifull work. The world needs inspiring people like you. Sending a big hug. Kindest regards, Andre
Thank you so much for your kind words.
I know I am following the right path when I make these videos. It feels very purposeful. I know it's part of my calling.
Thank you so much I needed to watch this! Been struggling with this for a long time and it’s given me pause to look at myself in a better light.
Good advice. It really helps. If you don't feel ready to expose yourself to close social settings, you can do that while taking a stroll in your neighbourhood or wherever, just give a little smile or a short nod of acknowledgement to people passing you by once in a while. Don't pressure yourself. Starting with those who look open-minded, sympathetic, calm or in a good mood might ease you into it. Don't expect anything. But once in a while someone will smile back at you. Then you can feel you are making a difference. Enjoy that moment. It's valuable. You can do the same at places you shop next. After a while it will help you recognize strangers you otherwise wouldn't notice because you are wrapped up in your own thoughts and worries. You will start to memorize faces of people who smile back if you pass each other more often. Even when you don't talk at all, it will give you a sense of belonging in your everyday environment, make you feel it is more worthwhile leaving the house to do groceries or just stroll around the block for a few minutes. That way you can help yourself feel less isolated - without having to interact much. Even bummed out introverts can try this, hard as it might seem at first. I know it's a real exercise if you feel down and out. Once you have it grown into a habit, however, it will ease your days.
theres something extremely beautiful, relaxing, and pure that comes from the energy u put out.
You’re an amazing human being thank you for this video 💗
Yep! The art of reciprocity heals... express your ever evolving needs, wants and feelings and ask the same for the other person and see if you guys can make a good deal! From that evolving discussion, you can tell stories about your experiences too and the other person may be inclined to do so as well... or perhaps they'll tell you first, especially if you're listening to them. Then you can learn from what they tell you and then you can try and implement it for your own self. So you can also garner self-respect through this way too through these types of external means. I think the general rule is something like this - if you're stuck and suffering too painfully inside, reach out and if too difficult, reach out one 0.001% step or smaller, at a time. And vice versa - if you're stuck and suffering too painfully outside, reach/reflect inward and if too difficult, reach/self-reflect one 0.001% step or smaller, at a time. The idea is to balance your map between your internal information mechanisms and your external information mechanisms so either one doesn't tilt too far/much in one direction whilst also expending the other where, intentionally or unintentionally, you're falling apart or destroying everything and/or taking others down with you (unless you want that, then that's intentional).
Really enjoyed this, just the fact that you are so considerate of other people and their feelings speaks volumes about who you are. Simply Beautiful. Thanks Myra, always a pleasure to see your content.
Thank you so much ♡
you are so honest and thoughtful, I wish more people were like you, great videos and incredible insight !
I'm a lot like that fellow in the back corner, and I want to thank you so much for helping me see that. You've kindly given me so much of your time, like when you helped me on android photo settings, and all the times you were just simply kind to me, even though I didn't feel deserving of it. Inside of you, there's a huge loving heart, I really know there is, and it has helped me open my heart. One of my hardest things to do is to simply smile... you taught me to smile. It seems like a simple little thing, but that alone opened up the world for me to explore! I hope you don't mind that, without expectations, obligations, or sexualizations, I open my heart to you and confess that I love you! Hey, what the heck, I might as well love everyone! Maybe then we all can smile unified! (yes you too, the guy in the back, and anyone like you and me... group hug!!!) ...my computer lacks emoji support so: strings of hearts, smiles, and happy things!
This is so sweet. I always feel so encouraged by you. So thank YOU so much! I think you're an excellent writer too!
@@myrawest awww shucks (blushing)💋⚘
I often feel this way too. In a social settings, I think it's important to also approach someone who you may notice acts withdrawn, much like that guy in the corner in the group, to make them feel important and valued. Please keep approaching this guy as you don't realise how important it is for someone recognising him.
This also has a mirror effect on you. Being kind to other people you'll find the majority of the time they will be kind to you. I work face to face customer services and often I'll find that some people may appear aloof or quite stern when you first greet them, then when you smile and ask how they are, how their day is, you start to see that wall coming down and see them in a completely different light and not what your first impression of them was.
Every morning when I'm get up the sleep i was telling my self to do what she wants and lovely. Thank you From Somalia(East Africa).
A super secret smile, Myra!
What you are sharing may be little, but I believe it is of so much value. Especially because the typical advises people like us get from "normal people", as you said, never work.
I hope you allow me to add something even more little.
"Feeling worthless, sitting in the corner and looking grumpy" accurately describes most of my life. And it hurts so much, but what hurts even more are those times where I know I have something to offer, but I believe no one actually want it from me.
I often find it awkward to smile to people or say "Hi!". Probably because during elementary and middle school i got criticized and laughed at even for smiling or just saying "Hi!".
During my sacred music degree I discovered almost by chance how much better my music lessons were if I just entered the room with a smile. Even no need to say "Hi!"
For a long time I did not realize how often my grumpy face actually put me in a bad starting position even before having the chance of smiling and saying "Hi!" and by that potentially "ruining everything".
This bad starting position often brought other negative feelings and required me to focus on myself in order to somehow "not freak out and run away" making it much more difficult to give a smile or even approach someone.
So if I may just add some little advice from my own experience, avoiding that grumpy face and entering a room with a slightly smiling, positive and open face helps a lot with actually being able to smile and say "Hi!" to someone.
After that comes the awkwardness, but that might be material for another video.
Reaching out to that guy... you are a superhero!
You worry too much about the lighting in your videos, your beautiful soul will shine trough and brighten everything up anyways, the dark days of your viewers included 😊
"If you have nothing to give, give a smile."
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Whenever I walk through the forest and the sun is shining on this fresh green I remember your words, Myra, when you said: "Oh look, the forest is glowing." And then you whispered: "It is so beautiful!" And then I smile and I'm happy. 🌞🙋🏻♂️
This is so sweet ♡
@@myrawest In your sunset video, Myra, you said: "I feel this is what living life is all about. This is how I want to live." And whenever I listen to these words of yours I am so happy and I smile. I then know there is someone in the world who feels just like me. And when you whisper: "It is so quiet" I feel this moment of perfect bliss. There is so much human warmth in your voice that matches the perfect harmony of nature. Perhaps you could whisper more often in your videos. It makes your audience feel even closer to you and creates an atmosphere of intimacy. In such moments you make me feel it is worth while being alive. It is good to be alive after all. I'm so lucky to have found your channel ! Listening to you I'm learning so much about myself and how I should live. I feel less lonely because in my thoughts and in my heart you're always by my side. And I'm sure I'm not the only one. Lonelyness no longer hurts that much with your voice in my ears. With you the world is a much better place. Thank you Myra. ❤️
One great thing about diving into nature is that you get to watch animals. Eye contact with the smallest mammal, or sometimes just seeing a little bird take notice of me and for a brief moment look me straight in the eye, can make me feel lighthearted and more alive.
Thank you Myra! I needed that reminder! God Bless you ❤️
I had a great group of friends that I slowly stopped seeing because I felt worthless to them. And i wanted time to do my own things. But that was 5 years ago and I still havent talked to any of them since. Ughhhh.
Hmmm. I totally understand that. Feeling worthless every time you hang out with friends. I hope you'll delve into this and challenge that belief as not true.
Reach out and ask them how they are? Maybe your assumptions aren't true. Is 5 years enough time to do your own things? In that 5 years did you form new group of friends then?
@@lavans06 I didn't do shit. I finished my degree, worked, worked out, and played video games. Didn't make new friends, in fact I hardly saw anyone I didn't have to see. I shut myself out from the world and I hate myself for it. But i'm working on it. I've woken up this year, my mindset's changed drastically. I spent my whole life hiding, escaping...but i don't want to hide anymore. Maybe Ill reach out to them when I'm ready, but fuck...5 years is a long time.
@@Oh_its_Mike my dude, I hear you on "I spent my whole life hiding, escaping" - but in my case it's social anxiety / approach anxiety lol but damn. Meeting a few folks pre-pandemic and managing to keep in touch is what keeps me going for the tomorrows.
Omg! You spoke out my mind loud! Every time I have to spend with somebody, be with others all I am thinking:
What can I give something to them? All the time! I sometimes feel shame when I’ve got nothing to say but, I accepted myself years ago, this is who I am. Maybe the point to improve yourself socially confident with others is to act like you got everything you need, everything you have. (Not fake just be humble).
Well Myra, you DID offer something: A small piece of advice to reflect on our minds.
Thank you Myra.
I totally agree with you Myra; even if you ever feel like you have nothing else to give at any given moment, you can always give someone else a *smile* at the very least. I love the way you think about things. You are such a Positive Energy, uplifting, and inspiring Spirit and Soul!...
And I certainly hope you aren't implying with this video that you yourself feel like you have "nothing" to offer, because that couldn't be further from the truth, as you offer us ALL your truly inspiring and uplifting thoughts in every video that you post, so just know that you are helping the entire world, (whoever sees your videos AND those lucky enough to actually know you personally IRL, at least), to overcome personal obstacles and to be and become the best person(s) we all can possibly be!...
I really wish that one day I will get to meet you and become one of your close friends, in your social circle, because we have a LOT of the same views about life and Love... So if that is ever meant to be then I would definitely welcome your naturally beautiful Soul into my life too! 🤗
Thank you SO MUCH for being able to show us your true, complete, vulnerable, and totally beautiful inner self!... And don't worry at all about "how often" you post a new video either, because it is *quality over quantity* , and the longer it takes you to make your videos exactly like YOU want them, the more valuable to everyone watching them that they become... but at the same time, you don't need to try to make them "perfect" either, because that's NOT a realistic OR useful goal... just quality information and true, deep, genuine, inner thoughts about things... those are awesome to see from you!
So, thank you for being a wonderful Social Media Influencer, having great Social Media Intelligence, giving out such great Social Media Information, being a TRUE Social Media Inspiration, and ultimately just simply Sharing Multidimensional Information in every single one of your videos!... How's that for my take on your "secret word" of the day?... What is YOUR take on that acronym you mention? I'm curious... LMK what YOU were referring to with that...
Keep on being your awesome, real, genuine, loving self, you are slowly but surely realizing your inner worth at your core, which is truly amazing and wonderful to see!...
Much Love and Positive Energy to you! ❤
Oh wow thank you so much!
I looked at your name so I can rememeber you in the future. This comment is so well written and goes straight to my heart. I can't tell you how encouraging your words are!
@@myrawest I try... This just comes naturally to me, so you'll def. be seeing more of my comments in your future videos, and I look very forward to conversing with you MUCH more, ongoing into the future!...
BTW, you never said what YOU were referring to at the end of this video where you had shown the "Special Word" or whatever it was, that "SMI" acronym... I'm curious what YOU were thinking when you showed that, as my second to last paragraph only showed MY own personal interpretation of it... LMK YOUR idea of what that means... 🙄
Thanks you soo much for posting this!
Whenever i feel lonely and sad i always come here
You always make me feel seen
And heard
It's feels comforting to know someone is out there who feels the same as you
Thanks for your vulnerability!
I have always felt this way.
I always felt like even if i try contribute i will mess it up and people will judge me. And they wouldn't want to be around me
So i always felt like maintaining distance from them, feeling soo lonely and adequate and thinking nobody would want you is heart wrenching feeling!
And admitting this has been always hard for me.
Even commenting this feels like a big step!
But i am trying to work on it.
Your videos surely help me in that ..gives me hope
Thank you alot for that 💜
AWWWWW 😭 This means so much to me to read!! Thank you so much for sharing. It means so much to hear that I can bring comfort or make someone feel seen because that is the only reason I made this channel.... I wanted to help others who struggle with what I struggled with. I always felt so alone and I wanted to make sure others knew they are not struggling alone.
And I want to give hope that things can get better. They really can! You can work on self love and self acceptance every day and over months and years, you become much happier
@@myrawest this channel definitely does that!
All the best to you 💜
You felt* alone yet you had friends at school and been ok with everyone. You are in your prime and you are capable to talk for a reasonable amount of time against camera which makes you not antisocial. I mean you are like top 1/5 by attractivness. Your value* is skyhigh, you just complain too much and overdramatize your parents. People have literally zero friends without ever having any and you still manage to play a victim lol, sounds like toxic behaviour probably unintentional.,but still, to get attention...@@myrawest
You have a very empathetic soul Myra. Thank you for being alive :)
Thanks for this. 🙏🏽 I’m on a low and need to see this 🥲
It definitely hurts to feel inadequate or excluded, or like you have nothing to offer to others. But having someone that makes you feel included or is genuinely interested in you really means the world. It can change a person's life, seriously. Even if it's just one person.
I agree completely
I just receive very helpful pieces of advice from you. The key here is to have a genuine interest in others. Thank you, Myra.
watching you sitting at a serene place and talk itself is soothing.
I'm so glad that you came to these conclusions that I also came to... It is something basic, fundamental and important thing...
A smile or laughter right from the bottom of your heart is something very powerful everyone ones. In my early twenties I attended at almost every party in our town.
To have fun, but mostly to have conversations with other guests. It doesn't matter who was talking.
On every party I attended, there was this one small guy, who was leaning against the wall with a beer in one hand. He was clearly listening to our, sometimes pretty "brainless" topics, but he seemed to like it but he kept distance. Every approach to get him into our conversations were refused by him and he left the room to finally come back later. After some parties me and some other guys who got also invited on every party figured out how to make him laugh.. also with a little help from the host.
It was like a small challenge.. who makes him laugh the most without speaking to him directly? . It was fun and he clearly enjoyed it. Soon he joined our group "silently" and started talking to us. He wasn't a man of words. But when he talked, he did it so calmly in a well mannered language.. almost everyone in our small group stopped talking. I later found out, that he also loves to cook and soccer and we soon became good friends. We often talk..ok..most of the time I talk, but that's how things go and he seemes to be fine with it :)
I may missed the topic a bit.. I'm sorry. But I wanted to point out, that this guy..who stood in the corner.. had so much to give and it all started with a smile.
We all love him the way he is..as a good friend, listener, a very tipsy cook, and the best frozen margarita maker.
I really like your videos. They often make me think about your topics and that's good. Keep it up!
You truly are an inspiration! You helped me! And, you are smart woman! Listening is soooooo important!!
Listening to your beautiful voice always brings a smile on my face. 🦄🤗
I have learned to watch your videos intentionally. They are so much better when I set aside time to solely watch them. I doubt I will ever be first to comment, but I am okay with that. I think you have hit upon the key to interacting with people. I still consider myself an introvert, but question that as well. A friend asked me how I was able to talk to anyone, how I never met a stranger. My response was that I asked questions and then listened. I didn't turn the conversation toward my topics, I kept with their's. I have been practicing for decades, and now it is a natural thing without much thought. I find that people will, in turn, ask questions back. That allows me plenty of space to discuss my passions as well. Also, I have found that I am giving them something that few people have, an ear that truly listens. People find value in that, and subsequently find value in the listener. My closest friendships started with the simplest of things, genuine interest in what people are saying. Thanks for the video!
I love this comment. Theres so much truth in what you said. And wow, what an honor that you set aside time to watch my videos. Thank you so much. I'll remember you if you comment agian
That's a wonderful idea, Myra!😊💙💙💙💙💙💙👍. If I see a bird in the sky, I will close my eyes and humming a music tune from Jan Hammer.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👍
A new video from Myra West always makes me "smile".
Aww thanks !! 😉
When you decribed a behavior i just feeled it. Thanks for the video, that helped me
Myra: constantly puts out value, puts out a video - about adding value. This is so meta, and I love it! 🤩💖✨
Matt ♡♡♡
Honestly, I think people overlook the gift of being self reliant. If you can take care of yourself, other people don’t have to take care of you. In societal and economic terms this is overlooked for how wonderful that is. Once you can do that you may find you have a little to help another stay on their feet.
Hi, I just saw you other video from 2 years ago when you said you have no friends.. Look at you now. So good to see you're feeling better and more secure. May God bless you
This is exactly how I feel. Thank you for sharing! 😊
I'm sending this to all my friends.
Wow. That is an incredible honor. Thank you so much.
@@myrawest i saw your videos and they are so relatable. Thank you for existing
@@hannahnekelly9236 Feeling the same Hannah. Couldn't have said it better. Have a good time and feel good. Lots of love. 💙🙋🏻♂️
@@myrawest you're really encouraging
Biggest FOMO for me is the Fear Of Missing Out one of your videos, Myra‼️😘
There are many things we have that money can not buy 😀 Empathy, Love, Compassion, Kindness, Respect, and our wisdom are just some of them! It’s amazing how you’re sharing yours with others! ✌️❤️ ✊
I feel like I have all the good stuff money can’t buy but I’m very much an introvert and I’m also very shy 🙈