Ah Alyssa, as we age grief becomes a constant companion. I’ve lost both my parents, my husband, my daughter, my cousin, close friends. A long terrible list, but we will all die. I like to think I have loved ones waiting for me. And one important thing is it helps us let go of believing we are omnipotent. We aren’t. Every day is a gift, and they slip through our fingers faster and faster.
I shed a tear for you and your friend Jackie. Very moving, you must have loved your friend deeply. This is a poem I wrote for my friends when I reach the end of my journey: Don't weep and water the white flowers encircled wildly around my bed Deny any desires to drown in the dam of your own head Be joyful of the joyous and blissful draws of your breath Dont be down and dreadfilled because I lay in dreamless death Life is for the living , live it my love ,Live it. 💕
Hi Lyss. I am so sorry for your loss. I to have had to deal with alot of grief. I lost my whole family and its been absolutely heartbreaking. Grief is one of the hardest parts of life that's very difficult to deal with. The pain never goes, you just try your hardest to live through it night and day. It's always there in your mind. I'm not afraid to say, that I cry through heartbreak, but it does help to release that anger etc. I hope your ok. I have some idea of what your feeling inside. Please take care. Your videos are great. Your awesome young lady.. God bless you Lyss. ❤ 🙏🙏
I'm from Moab. My grandparents are buried there. I love red rock country! I'm glad you could find relief from your suffering because of the loss of your friend by communing with nature in the Arches and Canyonlands.
Thanks for a sharing. I just saw a video about your friend Jackie. A friend is my other soul. I am learning English through your videos.You said Sometimes that I feel embarrassed when I press the record button. As a UA-camr, I have 50,000 subscribers, but I agree with you. Always travel safely
Moab is crazy place. There are some nice places to get great views in that area. I love eating in that area when we travel through. Enjoy your time there. The greatest thing about love is the more you love the greater the losses. I've come to the conclusion that the more you love the world, the losses seem just that much bigger. It's because we care for something more than ourselves in a world that is full of lifeless voids. Take care, reflect and write the memories of your friend so that you can always reflect with a smile. Be safe. Prayers always, Chaplain.
My self and my two brothers had to make a decision with our dad. He had reached a point in his cancer that he was alive but not living. When his doctors asked us to make a decision with his life support....... making that decision wasn't the hard part, the hard part was knowing we had to. As we stood by his bed , the last words I ever spoke to my dad was, " its time to get up or go home." I looked over to the nurse and gave her a nod as did my two brothers and she turned off his machine and 15 minutes later my daddy went home. Its been 6 years roughly now, I miss him every single day. There was no grief, there was no sorrow. There was no remorse . We are all born to die. We had a good life with our dad just as he did with us and others. We are all born to die. its how we live that matters. We get to keep our memories. And I cherish every single one of them I have of my dad and for those who have also died that had value to my life. My point Lyss is live every day like it is your last day and leave memories to those who you wish to and what it is that you want them to remember because the reality is that at some point, that is all they will have. ( yes I have kept material things of my fathers but its not him.) I do not need those things to remind me of the man he was to me. I don't stand over his tools and think about him or how he used them or what he even did with them, because that's all they are ...tools. what i think about was the houses we built or the camping and fishing or hunting trips we went on. The day he took my training wheels of my bike and pushed me across the yard before letting me go. drawing me the wiring sequence to my club house so I could put in in correctly. Material possesions of lost loved ones will never replace memories of them, keep sakes are fine but can also be misplaced, lost or stolen. Memories cant, no one can take them from you. Your true reminders are in your head and your heart. They are always with you .
@@JW-jl8iq People think saying " Sorry for your loss " is what is appropriate for that moment. I hated when people said or say that to me. My dads death was not a loss to me. He was alive but he wasn't living. And now, well Now he is. and I am sure he is fishing somewhere in Heaven, catching monster fish. How could I ever allow for that to become a loss to me. ? He can breath without a machine. He can walk without a scooter. He is alive and living. Its just not with me. But someday, Someday him and I will go fishing together and it will be as if no time has ever passed. I hope that for your dad as well. That he is happy, alive and living and a far better place than we are. And when your day comes he will be there waiting for you.
@@modwrath810 I totally understand. My cousin said it best. When her mom passed. I would like to hit them upside the head. She then passed in 2010 from suicide
Just came across your channel by accident . Loving your sincerity and your journey for purity in such a superficial world . You have a brave soul and I find your journey inspirational . Motivated me to take up meditation once more . Stay safe and keep sparkling..
Sorry for the loss of your dear friend! You seem like a very strong and resilient young lady! Hang in there! You inspire me and many others by what you do daily! Thank you!
“There are people who are uncomfortable with a silence, who rush to fill it by saying anything, thinking that anything is better than nothing, but I am not one of those people. I am not at all disquieted by silence.” ~ Peter Cameron
I just found your channel today. The day after the anniversary of my Mothers passing. It feels like she gifted me your channel. I live with a chronic illness that often leaves me bed bound. And Nature is my happy place but my illness unfortunately keeps me from being able to do the things I want to do. Watching just two videos of yours by now my Soul feel sparked alive as if I was able to be in nature and listening to your heartfelt wisdom also lifted my Spirits. Youre a magical being, I can tell. Thank you for healing the world simply by being you !
Alyssa, I truly send my condolences and good energy to you and your friend Jackie. You seem to have such a beautiful soul, so I am absolutely sure she does too. Your thoughts and words you share in your journey and vlogs are really profound and full of wisdom. You are younger than I, but I am either reminded of, or learn of something new every time i watch and listen to your thoughtful and insightful vlogs. Thank you so much for sharing. And again, my condolences. Life certainly is precious as it so starkly reminds us when we least expect it. Take care out there.
Hi Alyssa, One of my favorite poems is this, I walked a mile with pleasure, she chattered all the way, but none was I the wiser, for all she had to say. And then I walked a mile with sorrow, and ne'er a word said she, but oh the lessons learned, when sorrow walked with me. I have found the sorrows endured, expands my world to reach out in more compassion for others when they go through what we have been through. All the Best.
You are a beautiful and fantastic young lady. It appears to me that some time in the past you must have had someone near you that had an extremely negative effect on you and that can be extremely difficult to reverse. I can say the combination of taking time to meditate and being in such a beautiful place in the mountains and desert for the last month is one of the best possible ways for you to get a new outlook on life and I for one hope and pray that things go well for you. To succeed in life one needs to have the ability to love life and to love themselves and it appears to me that you are well on your way. All the best my friend and if I was there I would give you a good hug of encouragement for your future.
Thank you for sharing Alyssa. I've lost some important people over the past couple years. I take some comfort knowing that every action, every interaction they had while alive still ripples through the world affecting others. Intentional or not, everyone changes the world. My mother, grandmother, and your friend still move through the world as what they've given to it. I hope you feel that too.
Hang in there sorry for your loss, Life is a Rollercoaster good days and bad days we just gotta enjoy life no matter what happens, cause life is so short
That’s too narrow for me. I’m mildly claustrophobic. So sorry for your loss. My 93 year old Mom just passed. Very sad. But I’ve survived the worst. My 42 year old son died 10 years ago. There’s no greater loss. So I’ll survive this. She lived a full life. I honored my son by living life. So honor your friend by living a full life.
You and your precious furbaby are both beautifull i am not judging you but why do you like being alone i could never be like you but you do have your lovely dog i could never be alone in the dessert lol i am a coward but you are a special lady i am 80 and love watching you and your furbaby stay safe
Sorry for your loss. RIP Jackie. Beautiful videography, stay safe out there. I worry about people , especially girls, out in these wilderness locations alone, there can be many peril, including a bad guy suddenly appearing. Please be safe, don’t be in desolate places alone. God bless you and your adorable scruffy pup, who is smart, and knows when to back away. Please listen to these words, feelings and reality are two different things, and they don’t often coincide. You could be out there doing therapy for yourself, but that has nothing to do with who else may be out there, or any natural hazards that may exist, separate and apart from your emotional need to challenge yourself. The belief that whatever you think is what you will manifest is not true, can border on delusion in some people. Reality is far less magical and romantic, it’s often science and statistics. I’m a spiritual person, an artist and a romantic, but I know that is me, and so I don’t project it onto the terrain set before me. My words are not to induce fear, just wisdom. With love.
Wow! Sorry for your loss 🙏 i was in that area recently and the red rocks look like they were melted. Huge megalithic structures destroyed. Also some of the Arches look like they are petrified portals and/or ancient generators of some long lost civilization. There's also some very peculiar dark spots near the roads minute 8:30 that look defaced by dynamite. As if to erase whatever shapes or carvings they might have had.
Hey sweetie, I’m so sorry for your loss Alyssa😞...your such a beautiful person inside and out I could listen to you for hours! Lots of love to you and Rio...take care xx💖
"Solitude" sounds great, I hope you enjoy it. I believe that you cannot have truly fulfilling relationships unless you first have your own grasp of solitude. And what a view!! WOW! (I like the cow too. I've worked with them a bit and find them very cool, inquisitive). Take care on your journey.......
Wow. Powerful insights about grief. You're right - the positive/negative view on emotions isn't useful. They're just experiences and we can make up whatever stories we want about them. Loved seeing some familiar places. I recognized the general area you were in before you got to Moab. I drove from Arizona to Salt Lake and was amazed at how beautiful desert could be.
Hi Alyssa…. So sorry to learn of the loss of your friend Jackie. Unfortunately, none of us never know when we will experience grief. You seemed to have handled it well. Beautiful scenery through the canyon. I loved seeing it. And, it’s great that you love bookstores and stores. You and I have that love, for sure. Have a wonderful week and be careful and safe. Chet, Roanoke, Virginia
Lyss, I am so thankful for such a breath of fresh air and hope in the youthful generation who gets IT, HE has his hand on you and will guide you through these ruff patches and will work things out to the GREATER GOOD!!! Thank you for being REAL!!!😇🙏👍👌✌
Grieving is terrible but its even more overwhelming and challenging I believe in a small space. I just lost my father and living full time in my camper. You got this my dear, times will make it easier but you always have the love you have for them.
Life is risk reward. The canyon hike represents a really high risk vs a reward I don't get. A broken leg for you to the pup or torn muscle, ligament or tendon. Just a risk I hate to watch anyone take
Hang tough kiddo. Life is so fragile. That's why it is so important to live it to the fullest every day. You are someone who understands that concept. Time is a healer. Best wishes
My condolences to the family and your friend I will lift you and her family up in prayer I know that's a hard thing to swallow losing a love one and a friend, you have to keep her spirit a live I Love your journey Bless you.❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏
I am so sorry for your lost. I lost my father just over a year ago and when you lose someone so close to your, it takes a lot out of you. My father and I talk a lot, and one of the things we talked about is when he passes away. He told me to grief for him for a while, but don't grief for him the rest of my life, you need to get on with your life. Well, that's easier said then done. The pain might dull over time, but I'll think about him everyday intel I die. and see him again.
Loss is powerful and grieving is hard. I have experienced the loss of my dad and my dog recently. I was overcome with emotion when you shouted "I Love You!" I love you too. 😭
I watched every single video. I am impressed with the willingness to stray from the traditional expected path. I am by most metrics successful, but lacking the enjoyment of all that is around us, that can be unseen when looking through a narrow vision of life, and what success should traditionally look like. Inspiring, and inspired to widen the lense and see what's already there, that is unseen. This is not the content I usually view, but am enjoying this more than anything to this point. Congrats and thankyou to you for sharing this journey....it has value. Oh, and Rio just makes me happy...
This might just be one of the best comments I have received. This has made all of the effort to make this videos worth it. Thank you bill, I'm really glad you're here.
Lyss, Take all these times to grieve for you are human. Just know that with times and patience, you will eventually heal. I am sorry you had to go through this tough times but it is part of this life. I wish you well and the very best!!0
I was just in Moab about 5 weeks ago - loved the vibe there & all the BLM lands! I saw the ‘mighty 5’ national parks of Utah & boy, they didn’t disappoint… then I too headed to the mountains 🏔 Be well & safe travels ~ give Rio a big hug from me❣️ So nice meeting you both at Wind River!
Your video work is amazing. You are amazing, thank you for you. Sorry if you are grieving, sending positive healing vibes and prayers. Hope to learn more from you.
You’re a wonderful person , stay You . Beautiful video today. Your dog did a great job! I’m so sorry there is some sadness in your life right now . Hang in there. Look forward to your next video .
God send One men safe you life,God protect you because you good girl..i looking all video UA-cam you and Dan finish..i happy God safe you life and family..take care you mom and family first..love you mom everything,NO stupid love friend.!!good luck you work..i from Malaysia,.
Allah protect you because friend2 you Lost life Lost everything..i cry finish for video..Dan come give good idea and study no stupid looking good friend..happy your life still strong and cool
So sorry to hear of your loss. I certainly understand the empty feelings you must be having trying to understand why. I lost 2 dear family members over the years and it still hurts. The best that you can do is keep a positive life outlook and cherish their memories. Keep smiling.
I've been living own my on for 7 years. I've learnt several things about me. Sorting deep traumas, dealing with fear, loving myself more and more each day...It's so good to enjoy myself now! I'm really sorry for your loss, hope you look ahead and get stronger. You're a wonderful woman! Hugs!!
Thank you for your words. You frame feelings in unique and thoughtful ways that change lives. The grief I experienced with both parents was so very different. Grieving began when Alzheimers began to take my mother's memory and dignity. It began when Parkinsons made it impossible for Dad to bring a thought to his mouth. Oddly, grieving ended when they passed. I love and miss them, but the freedom they experienced in leaving their tortured human shells was euphoric. I was with Dad and saw him leave. He never looked back. There was finality. Grieving is about those left behind. Often an uncertainty about our own mortality in this physically imperfect body, and no longer being able to give love to someone. This not feeling the love that immediately fills the void from the giving registers as a loss. Just continue to love one and all. Your friend continues to live her best life, but she is no longer here in this time with you. Obviously she is special, so celebrate her move to something better.
Sorry for your loss. I know it all to well. I lost a lot of men and woman in my unit over seas. And then I come back and have to fight now ptsd and demons of mine. I have depression,anxiety,ptsd,and I know hide away from people and towns. I hope you get better and glad you express how your battle then your own mental struggles. Thank you for what your doing on your adventurous videos of your life I know that it’s bound to be difficult to do.
Thank you so much for watching Randall, and thank you for your service. I hope your heart experiences healing and peace, throughout all you've experienced. ♥️
I've been living off Grid all thru Southern Utah/Northern Arizona/Southern Nevada for over 2 yrs... It is amazing out here the Redrocks and Desert landscape can be harsh but extremely beautiful!!! Loving the view with your spot. 1Luv ✌
Love the ride up to soldier summit. Try kiabab up thru the national forest in az. All the way north toward Provo. 5 years ago I lost everything including my family. Today I'm at perfect peace, I can only enjoy small bites of society now and solitude is my life's reward.
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Grief is powerfully life changing. We need to choose how we grieve. Remembering one ultimate thing, the people we love that pass before us would not want us to be sad for ever: but to remember what they brought to our lives. Good to see you smile again.
On hikes like that when I am alone I have a Garmin inReach satellite communicator. Really great device for emergencies plus when you send an email the receiver can click on your location and when they reduce it down to 500’ they can see where you exactly are. I do most of my hiking alone so it’s a great safety back-up. Hope you get a chance to watch Girl in the Woods, her and her husband great outdoor people.
"Love better". Profound wisdom all of humanity needs to meditate on. Rio does as well as she does because she has a wise and loving companion who creates a safe place for her to confidently explore the world with. Another exquisitely beautiful video. Thank you. Namasté, James
Lyss, First off, I am so sorry for your loss. I found your channel a few months ago. I was searching for UA-cam van/bus-lifers to distract me from my own life. I had no idea what I stumbled upon, but, by the end of the first video, I knew. You have inspired me and I do not have the words to express how much you have changed my life in the short time I've watched you. I went back and watched your videos with Dan & Lucky, and WOW, I was stunned. I'm almost 33 years old, and you guys showed me the healthiest relationship I've ever seen. Thank you. ❤
Very sorry for your loss. Pain is the greatest teacher, as you know, and as we grow through every experience we BEcome Our Truth. I do a lot of traveling as a trucker and love the open road...there's a feeling of freedom and adventure that my spirit has always loved! The past several years I've thought a lot about living on the road and recently it's been on my mind a lot and even more so pulling at my heart. I'm happy to have found your channel, have subscribed and look forward to your adventures and life lessons ahead!
She love's you more. Loss in this world is a new start in another. You are a fantastic soul and she knows this. You will sense her more now then ever! Be well.
So sorry for your loss 🙏🌹In your video while you climbing with Rio I truly believe she is your spirit animal you guys have a connection that's more than human. Sending a big Santa hug stay safe stay strong stay healthy God bless and enjoy life✌💖💪🎅🚌🌻👍
You are wise beyond your years. I have spent the last 2 years living alone and finding myself again, very much like you. Very much alone like you. I love your videos.
Lyss my heart is here for you I’m sorry for your loss Ik friends are key to us when things change in the blink of an eye it knocks the wind out of us and catches us off guard but when you least expect it life returns back to normal it’s hard to be prepared for things that are not expected
Thank you for Sharing a bit of your life .I hope your doing ok . I love how you live your life so free it’s so beautiful. And I hope your staying safe and no more crazy people bothering you 😊 Michael
So sorry for your loss. You should know that if you don't feel sorrow or grief, you aren't living. Grief is not negative, it is a part of life. I have lost both my parents and 6 beloved dogs. From time to time I still grieve for each, but I treasure that, because the memories attached are filled with love.
MOAB is a cool place ,alot of things to do in the surrounding areas like its own Grand Circle. Yes alot of realizations are felt ,released out there. You go Lady!!
Life can take you in many different directions and sometimes the pull is all at once. Sometimes it can feel like that pull snaps back on you too. Sorry for your loss. May your grief not burden your soul too tragically. Know that they have moved to a better place. We certainly do feel the loss. *hugs* Loved that slot canyon, they are so amazing. I only wish I could manage to explore them, but my spine will not allow anymore. I hope your journey to the mountains brings you something amazing.
Keep the places where you stay to yourself, especially the special ones or they won't be quiet in private anymore. Thank you for sharing. Bless you in your journeys.
Grief sucks. I'm sorry you are going through it. I lost my dad recently and my son at 17 to suicide before that. I am well versed in living with grief, unfortunately. I hope you find peace soon. ❤
I'm so sorry for you loss of your friend. RIP Jackie. We need to live our lives to the fullest everyday, because tomorrow's may not come. Grief is soul wrenching. Celebrate your friends life and be happy with the time you were aloud. We don't know when it is our time. Beautiful canyon.
Alyssa, I agree wholeheartedly with your comments about grief. Take care, as you clearly are doing. You have become a very balanced person, not that you don't struggle ..... we all do. ❤
So profound and personal but you still share. You are not alone on this journey. You have all these people there with you in spirit. Most you will never meet.
I'm sorry for your loss she was so fortunate to have you as a friend in her life. I lost both my parent an 8 friends in last 6 yrs. You are such a ray of hope sunshine an inspiration! All I want in this world is a family a home a place I belong an am wanted.. I'm totally alone in this world I hope our paths cross cuz your unique one of a kind.. you are wat sweetest of dreams are made of!!
Sorry for your loss. It's better to grieve than to bottle it up. I've done that all my life to the point I don't feel anything. I can feel alone in a room with 10,000 people. Then when I try to be friends with wonderful people like yourself I'm ignored that think I'm most likely some kind of nut when all I really want is FRIENDS like you.
So very sorry for the loss of your friend. What an incredible adventure through the canyon. Life is such a journey and it can lead you to so many incredible times, whether happy or sad it is what builds us all.
Can we all agree that Rio is living every dog’s dream life?
I sure think so 🥰
@@REGRETLYSS1 why u roaming mam like this do it marry and be happy in life find someone PlZ
@@khwajakapiya4857 She is very happy with her life.
Same thought
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Ah Alyssa, as we age grief becomes a constant companion. I’ve lost both my parents, my husband, my daughter, my cousin, close friends. A long terrible list, but we will all die. I like to think I have loved ones waiting for me. And one important thing is it helps us let go of believing we are omnipotent. We aren’t. Every day is a gift, and they slip through our fingers faster and faster.
Beautifully stated and true. Someday , we will be mourned. Until that day, make the most of all you can.
🙏🏻😢🤍
Girl you just pop in on my screen and have you don't know then I tell you I got the feeling you dealing with some kind of depression
I just love your dog so much. Just adorable. I 💙🦮
I shed a tear for you and your friend Jackie. Very moving, you must have loved your friend deeply.
This is a poem I wrote for my friends when I reach the end of my journey:
Don't weep and water the white flowers encircled wildly around my bed
Deny any desires to drown in the dam of your own head
Be joyful of the joyous and blissful draws
of your breath
Dont be down and dreadfilled because I lay in dreamless death
Life is for the living , live it my love ,Live it. 💕
Hi Lyss. I am so sorry for your loss. I to have had to deal with alot of grief. I lost my whole family and its been absolutely heartbreaking. Grief is one of the hardest parts of life that's very difficult to deal with. The pain never goes, you just try your hardest to live through it night and day. It's always there in your mind. I'm not afraid to say, that I cry through heartbreak, but it does help to release that anger etc. I hope your ok. I have some idea of what your feeling inside. Please take care. Your videos are great. Your awesome young lady.. God bless you Lyss. ❤ 🙏🙏
Profound words Alyssa, your voice overs are just brilliant and your maturity is well beyond your age. So sorry for your loss.
I'm from Moab. My grandparents are buried there. I love red rock country! I'm glad you could find relief from your suffering because of the loss of your friend by communing with nature in the Arches and Canyonlands.
Thanks for a sharing.
I just saw a video about your friend Jackie.
A friend is my other soul. I am learning English through your videos.You said Sometimes that I feel embarrassed when I press the record button. As a UA-camr, I have 50,000 subscribers, but I agree with you. Always travel safely
Moab is crazy place. There are some nice places to get great views in that area. I love eating in that area when we travel through. Enjoy your time there. The greatest thing about love is the more you love the greater the losses. I've come to the conclusion that the more you love the world, the losses seem just that much bigger. It's because we care for something more than ourselves in a world that is full of lifeless voids. Take care, reflect and write the memories of your friend so that you can always reflect with a smile. Be safe. Prayers always, Chaplain.
My self and my two brothers had to make a decision with our dad. He had reached a point in his cancer that he was alive but not living. When his doctors asked us to make a decision with his life support....... making that decision wasn't the hard part, the hard part was knowing we had to. As we stood by his bed , the last words I ever spoke to my dad was, " its time to get up or go home." I looked over to the nurse and gave her a nod as did my two brothers and she turned off his machine and 15 minutes later my daddy went home. Its been 6 years roughly now, I miss him every single day. There was no grief, there was no sorrow. There was no remorse . We are all born to die. We had a good life with our dad just as he did with us and others. We are all born to die. its how we live that matters. We get to keep our memories. And I cherish every single one of them I have of my dad and for those who have also died that had value to my life.
My point Lyss is live every day like it is your last day and leave memories to those who you wish to and what it is that you want them to remember because the reality is that at some point, that is all they will have. ( yes I have kept material things of my fathers but its not him.) I do not need those things to remind me of the man he was to me. I don't stand over his tools and think about him or how he used them or what he even did with them, because that's all they are ...tools. what i think about was the houses we built or the camping and fishing or hunting trips we went on. The day he took my training wheels of my bike and pushed me across the yard before letting me go. drawing me the wiring sequence to my club house so I could put in in correctly. Material possesions of lost loved ones will never replace memories of them, keep sakes are fine but can also be misplaced, lost or stolen. Memories cant, no one can take them from you. Your true reminders are in your head and your heart. They are always with you .
I can relate. The only difference 12 yrs ago apr 2nd. My dad passed in my arms after a 7yr fight with cancer
@@JW-jl8iq People think saying " Sorry for your loss " is what is appropriate for that moment. I hated when people said or say that to me. My dads death was not a loss to me. He was alive but he wasn't living. And now, well Now he is. and I am sure he is fishing somewhere in Heaven, catching monster fish.
How could I ever allow for that to become a loss to me. ? He can breath without a machine. He can walk without a scooter. He is alive and living. Its just not with me. But someday, Someday him and I will go fishing together and it will be as if no time has ever passed.
I hope that for your dad as well. That he is happy, alive and living and a far better place than we are. And when your day comes he will be there waiting for you.
@@modwrath810 I totally understand. My cousin said it best. When her mom passed. I would like to hit them upside the head. She then passed in 2010 from suicide
Life is full of surprises.. Sometimes when things are falling apart, they may actually be falling into place..i hope ur happy lyss 🙏💙 from London 🇦🇮
Thank you for this
So true
Just came across your channel by accident . Loving your sincerity and your journey for purity in such a superficial world . You have a brave soul and I find your journey inspirational . Motivated me to take up meditation once more . Stay safe and keep sparkling..
Sorry for the loss of your dear friend! You seem like a very strong and resilient young lady! Hang in there! You inspire me and many others by what you do daily! Thank you!
“There are people who are uncomfortable with a silence, who rush to fill it by saying anything, thinking that anything is better than nothing, but I am not one of those people. I am not at all disquieted by silence.”
~ Peter Cameron
I just found your channel today. The day after the anniversary of my Mothers passing. It feels like she gifted me your channel. I live with a chronic illness that often leaves me bed bound. And Nature is my happy place but my illness unfortunately keeps me from being able to do the things I want to do. Watching just two videos of yours by now my Soul feel sparked alive as if I was able to be in nature and listening to your heartfelt wisdom also lifted my Spirits. Youre a magical being, I can tell. Thank you for healing the world simply by being you !
Alyssa, I truly send my condolences and good energy to you and your friend Jackie. You seem to have such a beautiful soul, so I am absolutely sure she does too. Your thoughts and words you share in your journey and vlogs are really profound and full of wisdom. You are younger than I, but I am either reminded of, or learn of something new every time i watch and listen to your thoughtful and insightful vlogs. Thank you so much for sharing. And again, my condolences. Life certainly is precious as it so starkly reminds us when we least expect it. Take care out there.
Hi Alyssa, One of my favorite poems is this, I walked a mile with pleasure, she chattered all the way, but none was I the wiser, for all she had to say. And then I walked a mile with sorrow, and ne'er a word said she, but oh the lessons learned, when sorrow walked with me. I have found the sorrows endured, expands my world to reach out in more compassion for others when they go through what we have been through. All the Best.
My deepest condolences on the loss of your friend. Sending strength.
Friend is still alive. 😉
You are a beautiful and fantastic young lady. It appears to me that some time in the past you must have had someone near you that had an extremely negative effect on you and that can be extremely difficult to reverse. I can say the combination of taking time to meditate and being in such a beautiful place in the mountains and desert for the last month is one of the best possible ways for you to get a new outlook on life and I for one hope and pray that things go well for you. To succeed in life one needs to have the ability to love life and to love themselves and it appears to me that you are well on your way. All the best my friend and if I was there I would give you a good hug of encouragement for your future.
Wow Sorry for your loss I hope you are doing OK I've been praying for you Thank you for your videos
Thank you for sharing Alyssa. I've lost some important people over the past couple years. I take some comfort knowing that every action, every interaction they had while alive still ripples through the world affecting others. Intentional or not, everyone changes the world. My mother, grandmother, and your friend still move through the world as what they've given to it. I hope you feel that too.
This comment, is so comforting. Thank you for being here Jordan ❤️
Hang in there sorry for your loss, Life is a Rollercoaster good days and bad days we just gotta enjoy life no matter what happens, cause life is so short
My favorite saying perfect ending. Sorry for your loss
Safe travels. Sometimes we have to get lost to find our true selves. You are strong. You are resilient. You are free.
That’s too narrow for me. I’m mildly claustrophobic.
So sorry for your loss. My 93 year old Mom just passed. Very sad. But I’ve survived the worst. My 42 year old son died 10 years ago. There’s no greater loss. So I’ll survive this. She lived a full life.
I honored my son by living life. So honor your friend by living a full life.
You and your precious furbaby are both beautifull i am not judging you but why do you like being alone i could never be like you but you do have your lovely dog i could never be alone in the dessert lol i am a coward but you are a special lady i am 80 and love watching you and your furbaby stay safe
Sorry for your loss. RIP Jackie. Beautiful videography, stay safe out there. I worry about people , especially girls, out in these wilderness locations alone, there can be many peril, including a bad guy suddenly appearing. Please be safe, don’t be in desolate places alone. God bless you and your adorable scruffy pup, who is smart, and knows when to back away. Please listen to these words, feelings and reality are two different things, and they don’t often coincide. You could be out there doing therapy for yourself, but that has nothing to do with who else may be out there, or any natural hazards that may exist, separate and apart from your emotional need to challenge yourself. The belief that whatever you think is what you will manifest is not true, can border on delusion in some people. Reality is far less magical and romantic, it’s often science and statistics. I’m a spiritual person, an artist and a romantic, but I know that is me, and so I don’t project it onto the terrain set before me. My words are not to induce fear, just wisdom. With love.
Wow! Sorry for your loss 🙏
i was in that area recently and the red rocks look like they were melted. Huge megalithic structures destroyed. Also some of the Arches look like they are petrified portals and/or ancient generators of some long lost civilization. There's also some very peculiar dark spots near the roads minute 8:30 that look defaced by dynamite. As if to erase whatever shapes or carvings they might have had.
Hey sweetie, I’m so sorry for your loss Alyssa😞...your such a beautiful person inside and out I could listen to you for hours! Lots of love to you and Rio...take care xx💖
"The mountains are calling and I must go" again, putting what my soul has felt for months into words. Thank you
Such awful news...😢 It's good that you have nature and the unconditional love of Rio to help you heal. You are so wise for someone so young.
"Solitude" sounds great, I hope you enjoy it. I believe that you cannot have truly fulfilling relationships unless you first have your own grasp of solitude. And what a view!! WOW! (I like the cow too. I've worked with them a bit and find them very cool, inquisitive). Take care on your journey.......
Sending prayers so very sorry for the loss of your friend You are a warrior and an inspiration Stay safe
Wow. Powerful insights about grief. You're right - the positive/negative view on emotions isn't useful. They're just experiences and we can make up whatever stories we want about them. Loved seeing some familiar places. I recognized the general area you were in before you got to Moab. I drove from Arizona to Salt Lake and was amazed at how beautiful desert could be.
My heart hurts to see you upset. I'm so sorry for your loss. hugsss
Hi Alyssa…. So sorry to learn of the loss of your friend Jackie. Unfortunately, none of us never know when we will experience grief. You seemed to have handled it well.
Beautiful scenery through the canyon. I loved seeing it.
And, it’s great that you love bookstores and stores. You and I have that love, for sure.
Have a wonderful week and be careful and safe. Chet, Roanoke, Virginia
So very very sorry for your loss I lost my brother on Mother’s Day yes grief is a private thing grief is hard
I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend. My deepest condolences to you, and her family. 🙏❤
Lyss, I am so thankful for such a breath of fresh air and hope in the youthful generation who gets IT, HE has his hand on you and will guide you through these ruff patches and will work things out to the GREATER GOOD!!! Thank you for being REAL!!!😇🙏👍👌✌
Sorry for your loss.
I lost the last of my family last year. "I love you. I miss you." Thank you for this video.
Sorry for your loss, Lyss. Rio is a stud muffin and both of you are very brave! xx~Cass
"Rio is a stud muffin" got a laugh out of me. Thanks for that. He really is though
Grieving is terrible but its even more overwhelming and challenging I believe in a small space. I just lost my father and living full time in my camper. You got this my dear, times will make it easier but you always have the love you have for them.
Sorry for your loss, condolences. Rio is adorable. Keep making these great inspiring videos.
Life is risk reward. The canyon hike represents a really high risk vs a reward I don't get. A broken leg for you to the pup or torn muscle, ligament or tendon. Just a risk I hate to watch anyone take
Hang tough kiddo. Life is so fragile. That's why it is so important to live it to the fullest every day. You are someone who understands that concept. Time is a healer. Best wishes
My condolences to the family and your friend I will lift you and her family up in prayer I know that's a hard thing to swallow losing a love one and a friend, you have to keep her spirit a live I Love your journey Bless you.❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏
You are a brave woman !💕 stay safe and strong 💕🌷
I am sorry for your loss your strength is truly an inspiration
I don’t know how I came across your channel But I did and I love your contact the scenery is gorgeous I will continue watching
I am so sorry for your lost. I lost my father just over a year ago and when you lose someone so close to your, it takes a lot out of you. My father and I talk a lot, and one of the things we talked about is when he passes away. He told me to grief for him for a while, but don't grief for him the rest of my life, you need to get on with your life. Well, that's easier said then done. The pain might dull over time, but I'll think about him everyday intel I die. and see him again.
Loss is powerful and grieving is hard. I have experienced the loss of my dad and my dog recently. I was overcome with emotion when you shouted "I Love You!"
I love you too. 😭
I watched every single video. I am impressed with the willingness to stray from the traditional expected path. I am by most metrics successful, but lacking the enjoyment of all that is around us, that can be unseen when looking through a narrow vision of life, and what success should traditionally look like. Inspiring, and inspired to widen the lense and see what's already there, that is unseen. This is not the content I usually view, but am enjoying this more than anything to this point. Congrats and thankyou to you for sharing this journey....it has value. Oh, and Rio just makes me happy...
This might just be one of the best comments I have received. This has made all of the effort to make this videos worth it. Thank you bill, I'm really glad you're here.
Lyss,
Take all these times to grieve for you are human. Just know that with times and patience, you will eventually heal. I am sorry you had to go through this tough times but it is part of this life. I wish you well and the very best!!0
I was just in Moab about 5 weeks ago - loved the vibe there & all the BLM lands! I saw the ‘mighty 5’ national parks of Utah & boy, they didn’t disappoint… then I too headed to the mountains 🏔
Be well & safe travels ~ give Rio a big hug from me❣️ So nice meeting you both at Wind River!
Can listen to you read all night thank you for those that can't sleep I appreciate it
Your video work is amazing. You are amazing, thank you for you. Sorry if you are grieving, sending positive healing vibes and prayers. Hope to learn more from you.
You’re a wonderful person , stay You . Beautiful video today. Your dog did a great job! I’m so sorry there is some sadness in your life right now . Hang in there. Look forward to your next video .
God send One men safe you life,God protect you because you good girl..i looking all video UA-cam you and Dan finish..i happy God safe you life and family..take care you mom and family first..love you mom everything,NO stupid love friend.!!good luck you work..i from Malaysia,.
Allah protect you because friend2 you Lost life Lost everything..i cry finish for video..Dan come give good idea and study no stupid looking good friend..happy your life still strong and cool
I am so sorry for your loss🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
So sorry to hear of your loss. I certainly understand the empty feelings you must be having trying to understand why. I lost 2 dear family members over the years and it still hurts. The best that you can do is keep a positive life outlook and cherish their memories. Keep smiling.
I've been living own my on for 7 years. I've learnt several things about me. Sorting deep traumas, dealing with fear, loving myself more and more each day...It's so good to enjoy myself now! I'm really sorry for your loss, hope you look ahead and get stronger. You're a wonderful woman! Hugs!!
Thank you for your words. You frame feelings in unique and thoughtful ways that change lives. The grief I experienced with both parents was so very different. Grieving began when Alzheimers began to take my mother's memory and dignity. It began when Parkinsons made it impossible for Dad to bring a thought to his mouth. Oddly, grieving ended when they passed. I love and miss them, but the freedom they experienced in leaving their tortured human shells was euphoric. I was with Dad and saw him leave. He never looked back. There was finality. Grieving is about those left behind. Often an uncertainty about our own mortality in this physically imperfect body, and no longer being able to give love to someone. This not feeling the love that immediately fills the void from the giving registers as a loss. Just continue to love one and all. Your friend continues to live her best life, but she is no longer here in this time with you. Obviously she is special, so celebrate her move to something better.
My heart aches for you. Sharing your grief and vulnerability takes lots of courage. 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽❤️
May your heart unleash the sorrow and make room for the happiness to come...sorry for your loss. 💔❤💕🙏
Sorry for your loss. I know it all to well. I lost a lot of men and woman in my unit over seas. And then I come back and have to fight now ptsd and demons of mine. I have depression,anxiety,ptsd,and I know hide away from people and towns. I hope you get better and glad you express how your battle then your own mental struggles. Thank you for what your doing on your adventurous videos of your life I know that it’s bound to be difficult to do.
Thank you so much for watching Randall, and thank you for your service. I hope your heart experiences healing and peace, throughout all you've experienced. ♥️
@@REGRETLYSS1 thank you for responding back your a great inspiration. Thank you.
Condolences, prayers for you, your friend and her family! Gorgeous as always and the canyon was amazing :)
I've been living off Grid all thru Southern Utah/Northern Arizona/Southern Nevada for over 2 yrs... It is amazing out here the Redrocks and Desert landscape can be harsh but extremely beautiful!!! Loving the view with your spot. 1Luv ✌
You are a beautiful soul. RIP to your friend.
Love the ride up to soldier summit. Try kiabab up thru the national forest in az. All the way north toward Provo. 5 years ago I lost everything including my family. Today I'm at perfect peace, I can only enjoy small bites of society now and solitude is my life's reward.
Sorry for ur loss. Just never forget the good time u had with Ur friend. Vega TEXAS
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Grief is powerfully life changing. We need to choose how we grieve. Remembering one ultimate thing, the people we love that pass before us would not want us to be sad for ever: but to remember what they brought to our lives. Good to see you smile again.
On hikes like that when I am alone I have a Garmin inReach satellite communicator. Really great device for emergencies plus when you send an email the receiver can click on your location and when they reduce it down to 500’ they can see where you exactly are. I do most of my hiking alone so it’s a great safety back-up. Hope you get a chance to watch Girl in the Woods, her and her husband great outdoor people.
"Love better". Profound wisdom all of humanity needs to meditate on. Rio does as well as she does because she has a wise and loving companion who creates a safe place for her to confidently explore the world with. Another exquisitely beautiful video. Thank you. Namasté, James
Lyss,
First off, I am so sorry for your loss.
I found your channel a few months ago. I was searching for UA-cam van/bus-lifers to distract me from my own life. I had no idea what I stumbled upon, but, by the end of the first video, I knew.
You have inspired me and I do not have the words to express how much you have changed my life in the short time I've watched you.
I went back and watched your videos with Dan & Lucky, and WOW, I was stunned. I'm almost 33 years old, and you guys showed me the healthiest relationship I've ever seen.
Thank you. ❤
I'm so grateful to have you along for the ride. Thank you. ❤️
Very sorry for your loss. Pain is the greatest teacher, as you know, and as we grow through every experience we BEcome Our Truth. I do a lot of traveling as a trucker and love the open road...there's a feeling of freedom and adventure that my spirit has always loved! The past several years I've thought a lot about living on the road and recently it's been on my mind a lot and even more so pulling at my heart. I'm happy to have found your channel, have subscribed and look forward to your adventures and life lessons ahead!
Sorry about your friend that living life is all about the up and downs be strong
That was really genuine and we all share your pain as we face our own grief. I hope you find a peaceful place in your heart as you go though your loss
She love's you more. Loss in this world is a new start in another. You are a fantastic soul and she knows this. You will sense her more now then ever! Be well.
So sorry for your loss 🙏🌹In your video while you climbing with Rio I truly believe she is your spirit animal you guys have a connection that's more than human. Sending a big Santa hug stay safe stay strong stay healthy God bless and enjoy life✌💖💪🎅🚌🌻👍
You are wise beyond your years. I have spent the last 2 years living alone and finding myself again, very much like you. Very much alone like you. I love your videos.
Lyss my heart is here for you I’m sorry for your loss Ik friends are key to us when things change in the blink of an eye it knocks the wind out of us and catches us off guard but when you least expect it life returns back to normal it’s hard to be prepared for things that are not expected
Thank you for Sharing a bit of your life .I hope your doing ok . I love how you live your life so free it’s so beautiful. And I hope your staying safe and no more crazy people bothering you 😊 Michael
So sorry for your loss. You should know that if you don't feel sorrow or grief, you aren't living. Grief is not negative, it is a part of life. I have lost both my parents and 6 beloved dogs. From time to time I still grieve for each, but I treasure that, because the memories attached are filled with love.
MOAB is a cool place ,alot of things to do in the surrounding areas like its own Grand Circle. Yes alot of realizations are felt ,released out there. You go Lady!!
Some one said for get yourself and get into helping others and you will find yourself through the process.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you.
Life can take you in many different directions and sometimes the pull is all at once. Sometimes it can feel like that pull snaps back on you too.
Sorry for your loss. May your grief not burden your soul too tragically. Know that they have moved to a better place. We certainly do feel the loss. *hugs*
Loved that slot canyon, they are so amazing. I only wish I could manage to explore them, but my spine will not allow anymore. I hope your journey to the mountains brings you something amazing.
Keep the places where you stay to yourself, especially the special ones or they won't be quiet in private anymore.
Thank you for sharing. Bless you in your journeys.
Grief sucks. I'm sorry you are going through it. I lost my dad recently and my son at 17 to suicide before that. I am well versed in living with grief, unfortunately. I hope you find peace soon. ❤
To see the world from one’s perspective is a blessing ! My mom were here today she would have loved it as much as you
Sorry for your loss, my 🙏🙏🙏 r with u ,
I'm so sorry for you loss of your friend. RIP Jackie. We need to live our lives to the fullest everyday, because tomorrow's may not come. Grief is soul wrenching. Celebrate your friends life and be happy with the time you were aloud. We don't know when it is our time. Beautiful canyon.
Alyssa, I agree wholeheartedly with your comments about grief. Take care, as you clearly are doing. You have become a very balanced person, not that you don't struggle ..... we all do. ❤
So profound and personal but you still share. You are not alone on this journey. You have all these people there with you in spirit. Most you will never meet.
I'm sorry for your loss she was so fortunate to have you as a friend in her life. I lost both my parent an 8 friends in last 6 yrs. You are such a ray of hope sunshine an inspiration! All I want in this world is a family a home a place I belong an am wanted.. I'm totally alone in this world I hope our paths cross cuz your unique one of a kind.. you are wat sweetest of dreams are made of!!
Sorry for your loss. It's better to grieve than to bottle it up. I've done that all my life to the point I don't feel anything. I can feel alone in a room with 10,000 people. Then when I try to be friends with wonderful people like yourself I'm ignored that think I'm most likely some kind of nut when all I really want is FRIENDS like you.
Prayers for you and your friends family. 😥
So very sorry for the loss of your friend. What an incredible adventure through the canyon. Life is such a journey and it can lead you to so many incredible times, whether happy or sad it is what builds us all.