The Importance of Retreat (and the story of how this channel began)
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
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In this video I share the importance of taking retreats in order to refresh inspiration and generate ideas, as well as sharing the story of how this UA-cam Channel began and the role one personal retreat I took for myself led, to a revelation which helped set the tone for these films going forward.
I also share details with you about the creative retreats I'm hoping to run off into the future, including the first one in Tuscany in June 2020 which is now open for booking. See the link for Ulysse Retreats above.
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I'm extremely glad you found your voice. I watch some channels for entertainment, I watch you for content.
Thanks so much Debby:)
The more perfect summation of why I follow you, Sean.
You articulated my (our) thoughts in a very beautiful way. Thank you
Honestly speaking...due to my Job and life with responsibilities...watching your videos with headphones on is one kind of retreat for me.
I do the exact same thing. I put on Sean's videos and just click "play all"
@@InsightInspection It is in a way isn't it? I feel the same way!
I would go to your church every Sunday
Same!
Always excited when I see that you have a new upload. Love the honesty and transparency in your videos.
Cheers mate:) Appreciate it.
For us introverts, retreats and alone time are even more important.
100%. So strange this video was released at this time. I just came back from a conversation with my wife explaining how I've felt stuck mentally and bodily and it's been really struggling
One of the most brilliant minds in photography ... and life.
Robert Lingley in UA-cam I would say
You can say that a million times. I lost my photography equipment to a house break-in. I had lost hope in rebuilding what I had done. This channel gave me hope to restart. This channel is awesome.
"Showing me the lies I tell about my self and get me to dig a bit deeper".... these videos of yours are such a brease of fresh air and honesty. Thank you.
thanks for this.
been struggling for years now on how to find my voice.
lost passion on doing things that i used to love.
this video is very inspiring and very comforting.
thanks again. new subscriber here.
Hey Sean! Gosh, I cannot express how bizarre your timing in uploading this is.
This video just scream out the reason why I've recently resigned from the studio I worked under here in the Philippines.
I'm a junior in the concept of Photography and I've yet find my style and it's one of the reason why I left. Though, the crew I worked with is great, I was never given a chance to... bloom, so to say, while I was with them.
I felt repressed while I work with them, but I honestly cannot blame them. The studio is still small in both place and crew after all and the industry had been demanding that it couldn't provide me a proper time to find my own practice to focus on.
So, I left in hope for a retreat.
I've yet find the direction I wanna explore -I'm unable because my lack of camera or lens -but I find your channel a start to learn more about the industry.
I look forward for your advise about photography and I'm really thankful that you share these types of video and I will continue to look forward for your uploads!
Love from the Philippines.
If you truly have the heart of a minister, you'll minister through whatever you do. I enjoy your sharing.
Great video Sean, it’s been wonderful following along on your journey. The retreat in Italy sounds amazing and something I’d love to come along to. Such a fab idea.
Thanks Fiona:)
Watching this video was like going on a retreat myself. Being true to yourself, finding your own voice, encouraging others, being vulnerable.
Thanks Paula:)
@@seantuck same, Sean... I admire your work and videos, sharing them with friends and family.
nobody:
Symeon: I'll climb on this post and stay there for the rest of my life.
Can't quite express without oversharing how much I needed this video. Best of luck with your venture. I'm sure one of your retreats would do me wonders.
Thanks for such an important and inspirering video. I can follow your message all the way. In fact, I'm the photographer ... who became a priest :-)
Thanks Sean for another insightful video!!! =) I can't agree enough as we are not machines but humans beings after all and we all need balance in every aspects in our lives. Please don't get offended but even though you not preaching the gospel anymore or a believer. I truely believe God is still using your talent and gift to reach out to people like me. I've always had a interest in taking photos and eventually you get tired of using your phone. Purely it's just convenient but ever since I came across your UA-cam channel and I've pretty much watched every episode and the more I watch the more I want to pursue this passion / hobby. I recently saved enough money to purchase my 1st DSLR camera, a bday gift to myself. To tell you truth, I love every moment of it and thanks to your channel and the help with of my friends with the same passion for photography. I'm learning to master my camera. Thank you...
Sean you are not only a great photographer but also an amazing speaker! I love your videos!
It was because of that video, that helped me back into my journey of photography (after a 2 yr break). I was starting all over again. This time I've been focusing on enjoying the journey, shooting for myself instead of others and not to only focus on getting to the end goal. My work has changed and improved in ways I didn't expect. So, thank you for helping with that.
You’re very welcome:)
Wow!...love watching your videos...very inspirational....I think your journey is helping me to give myself permission to be me....if that makes sense?...👍🌈
I always find value in your videos and they always seem to be so timely. I think your retreat idea is great and though I would love to join it's not in my cards, but I will be taking your advice and creating a retreat if my own.
Jason
Your videos are like mini retreats for me. Thank you
It's so sad that your church couldn't deal with your honesty. I believe that God isn't scared of our doubts. He welcomes all of us and already knows what is in our minds. I hope you still have your faith.
Thank you for sharing. I find your videos very informative and engaging. I've recently had a similar idea. I'm still very new on my photography journey, still getting comfortable with artistic expression, finding my 'style' etc... Thank you for sharing your journey, I really enjoy your work
Excellent video. This concept rings true with me. I hope to make an opportunity to join you on one of your retreats. Tuscany is on my travel photography “to shoot” list but we’ll see how things line up. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽. Great idea.
I really appreciate how vulnerable you are in your videos and how honest you are with your viewers and yourself. And we really need more creators like that. You’re very inspiring and your storytelling is amazing. Really glad to have stumbled upon your channel a few years ago. Hopefully I can attend one of your retreats in the near future. Cheers!
This the first of you videos that I've seen. And now I've subscribed. I believe in the power of taking time to refocus a settle your mind. Great stuff here
Two french writers for your intro... great video for sure.
Perhaps people don't turn to photography just to get a picture. Perhaps they turn to photography for something more. I like your idea of retreat.
I came to your channel originally for the photography, but find myself watching more of the philosophical videos...great content, really enjoy listening!
This is a great addition to your channel / business! It's authentically you.
Wauw, inspiring video's, all of them. Autentic work, with great depth in your videos.
Would love to come to one of your retreats.
Great video and help Sean, I am new to your channel and really enjoying it... Love you simplicity and honesty in your words. I am trying hard with my landscape photography and really love it... Of course I have a lot to learn though.
I’m amazed that the church didn’t like you sharing doubt. Along the way I read something that allowed me to feel confident in my faith for the first time ever.. and that was: “The key to faith is doubt” ... It’s a concept to me that now seems obvious, but I remember it blew my mind, and since then I feel confident in my own faith & doubt and how they work together.
I found your channel because of that video of the landscape photography. A major aspect of your videos I like the most over everything else is that there's fluidity in your speech, you don't cut clips and put them together like nothing happens, I hate when there's a notable jump inbetween lines, I don't know if you get what I'm saying but I really do appreciate that style of editing. What you do is say a line, cut, zoom in and talk again, cut widen to normal and speak again, cut zoom in and so on so forth
Looks like an incredible opportunity Sean, and the first may be the most special. I used to produce similar retreats a ranch near the Redwood Forrest near the Northern California border with where anyone looking for insights into life and their challenges (often Including mental health and spiritual professionals also looking for insights) could come a share a few days, and the outcomes were always profoundly enriching and beneficial to all.
I do miss the sort of exchange you are offering and much wish I could attend.
Great video. This is a big help for someone like me who is just starting out in the world of creatives. Though I already have a sketch in my mind how I'd like my future contents to be, a retreat might give me a better and clearer understanding how to create those visionary contents into things that can be seen by the physical eyes.
I am a big fan and find your videos very inspiring, but this one really explains where you source all of the depth and vulnerability in your work. Thanks so much for sharing and preaching in a way that makes most sense to you and is a gift for people like me!
I would love to connect with you and just talk for hours... What a beautiful being you are🦋
I am sending you love
Sean (or maybe anyone else who has experience), would you say there is a limit to how long retreat should take? Weeks, months? Would you say it's bad to have a too long retreat?
Btw, as always much needed inspiring video, thank you.
Good advice from William. I think everyone is wired differently. You have to find what works for you.
@@MiaogisTeas Thanks, that's definitely reasonable advice!
Another resourceful video..thank you Mr. Story Teller 😊
Sean mate i love the way you speak and your overall approach! I hope we meet someday. Cheers and please do keep up the excellent work!
Hi Sean, I don't remember how I found your channel, but now look forward to it and enjoy your subjects, or topics very much. I find that listening to some of your chats brings me a kind of peace as well as provoking thought; this was one of those times. While I cannot attend your retreat I do have here in Colorado many places to go and get away even for a few hours and it makes a difference. I always bring a camera with me in case I decide to see if I can create something in all this beauty God has provided. Thank you very much Sean, you are to me a very kind,thoughtful and talented man.
God bless you and I will look forward to your next video.
Joe
Loved this! I wish I could speak so fluently and naturally
Your words and message is profoundly real and relivant. This video hits a very sensitive spot inside me. Thank you for being you and allowing your voice to reach the ears and souls that need to hear. Blessings to you from Albuquerque NM.
Thank you Sean! Your videos are so inspiring and thought provoking!
What they said. My own feelings and thoughts would not fit in this comment box.
You continue to inspire and motivate people! Thank you, sincerely
Man, I remember I started to following you when you only got 7 videos on youtube. I'm a product shot/e-commerce/corporate portrait photographer with 20 years of experience, and I always like to research and look for new techniques, and I found you because of your "How to make product shots of big furniture" video. Some years later, here I am enjoying this video. I'm glad you stuck around and kept giving and creating awesome content.
Amazing! Thanks for sharing! Love it!
Outstanding video! One of your best! Thanks
A wonderful video, Sean. Just what I needed today.
i'm glad i found your channel, and have been going through every new content, which really helps me stay motivated and on the right path.
Sean, you truly are one of the greats. Not only as a photographer, but as an artist of many talents, someone with a beautiful mind, and great skill in sharing your journey. Thank you for this video, and all the others.
I'm off to Hanoi for a week in January. I'm a twin so have never gone anywhere without my bother but this time I am going on my own. I'm really looking forward to spending time on my own with my camera. Best of luck with the retreat. A great idea and the logical step in your journey.
Good for you. Have a great time.
When I was living in Vietnam I'd go on retreat to a Buddhist monastery in Pak Chong District, Thailand three or four times a year and it was an amazing reset on life. A week of vegan meals, mornings in meditation, afternoon naps, a hour or so of "work meditation" then the rest if the day to photograph rural Thailand with my X100T. Between 9pm and until 15 minutes in to breakfast no one spoke. I spent those days wearing simple brown Buddhist lay-person clothes like most others. It was very peaceful and those resets made me a better photographer, better writer and a better person. At about $20 USD per night and flights less than $200 USD [from Vietnam] it was also an amazing bargain. Invest in yourself and take a retreat. Since we're in age of social distancing a nice retreat could be a week of camping by yourself.
That sounds amazing!
I’m watching this video two years since it was posted, and I can only imagine what a wonderful retreat it was for those in attendance. It grieves me that the Church was not able to celebrate your gifts of authenticity. I can wholeheartedly relate to your experience as a priest. After 30 years of active parish ministry, some of it very toxic, I decided to retire. Photography became a contemplative refuge for me during my years as a parish priest. Now, I’ve become intentional about pursuing and sharing a spirituality unencumbered by institutional expectations. Thank you!🙏🏽
Thanks great to hear my friend. I can relate.
Sean, though things turned out to be different than what you planned ('Man proposes...God disposes,' a religious mind would say and accept the 'what' without any truck with the 'why' whatsoever. However, a spiritual mind connects with the 'why' churning the 'what' behind the scenes and knows that while you ask God for what you want, God blesses you with what you need.), your influence to do and leave something positive in the world as your legacy has increased ten-fold. There you would have changed some in a congregation of a few hundred may be. Here, you are changing the world of thousands and millions. Stay blessed!
Thanks my friend:)
Thank you for putting into words what I’ve been feeling. Hanging threads of so many unfinished thoughts and ideas...so true. I’ll have to schedule my own time away. 🙏
Thanks for the insightful video, Sean. I've been watching your videos since the beginning. To my knowledge, they are the only ones that give us the same feeling one has when genuinely exchanging ideas with a friend. No artifacts. Not trying to match someone else's expectations.
With that in mind, I dare to mention here a book, which you might find as compelling and inspiring as I did: "Sculpting in Time", by Andrei Tarkovsky, a Russian movie director who looked at the art of story telling through image in a very particular way: from a very humbling, human and emotional place.
If his name is unknown to you today, I have the feeling you will remember it frequently after reading his book. His movies are pure image poetry.
Thanks for the recommendation Ana. I’ll check it out:)
I’m very glad to see you mention that landscape video. That video is how I originally found your channel, while searching for landscape photography tutorials. I was hooked after that. Since then I have learned a small amount about photography from you, but a whole lot about life and myself, and I mean that in the best way possible. Thanks, Sean.
That’s lovely to hear:)
In the good path.. Introspect, introspect, introspect...
Well, you didn't stop talking to people. Only face to face maybe, because here we are listening to you sharing your doubts, your hopes, and trying to get us to become a better person. I found your channel because of photography, but soon I found out it is so much more that.
Thank you for your insights, counseling. Love the channel.
Thanks my friend.
You are so inspiring! I'm glad you made this change, then as a pastor, I would had probably never met your voice. You are right that we need to create spaces to reconnect with us and don't let us go weird with the drive of the society and it's pressure.
Thank you for sharing always your thoughts with us!
Sean. Really enjoy your videos. May I state that you're the Anthony Boudain of Photography. Keep up the authentic self and great videos!
I’ll take that:)
this channel has one of the most positive comment sections on youtube. i love it!
I am so glad that a person like you is able to express his thoughts and philosophy. Thank you for the courage and inspiration you give to the world and me.
Poetic UA-camr ...love you Sean.
Awesome vlog and very through words
How messy my journey may be, I'll be honest with myself. Glad to hear such a beautiful video. Keep motivating us and God bless you Sean
Sean, you've officially became my favorite UA-camr. I stand behind you %100. I'm looking into doing the retreat in 2020, if tickets are still available when I'm ready to purchase.
Thanks my friend.
Not been on a retreat as well I have migraines so spend a lot of time alone and inside my own head. During this time sometimes I can listen to music and watch great you tube videos like this one. Due to my sight loss my photography is my kind of therapy and I know without it I would be in a worse place mentally
Sounds like a healthy use of a difficult situation. Well done mate.
I always look forward to you posting a new video, This was the best one that you have done for a while, Sound advice, The retreat sounds wonderful, Unfortunately I am absolutely terrified of flying :-( so the retreat would be a very stressful one for me, knowing I had to fly home at the end of it, If you ever do a similar event in the uk, i would be there like a shot.. Great video, Always love your openness and honesty. Thanks..
Maybe one day, but you can always take yourself on a little retreat. It’s well worth it.
Very great video man. Much respect
Absolutely correct content meaning lot ...
You're always so inspiring, and thank God for that retreat which brought us these jewels of wisdom, I wish you the best of luck
I really needed this video today, thank you! Funnily enough your Snowdonia video was actually the first video of yours I watched after Thomas Heaton recommended your content a few years back :) I always go back to it every now and then to rewatch it just to recharge and be inspired (also Be You and Introvert). Thanks Sean, your films have made such a positive difference in my life! Keep up the truly amazing and authentic content! Thank you.
A fan from Cape Town
Thanks my friend.
Really enjoy the authenticity of your channel.
Inspirational message. Thanks!
As a current pastor, I'm proud of you. You are an inspiration to me. And a comfort. Keep going
Thanks my friend.
It's difficult to imagine a better person to run a retreat than you Sean.
If, in the future, you ever feel like doing a retreat in Gran Canaria and want help in any way please let me know.
Truisms. Currently taking a few months beach and mountain hopping down southern Greece. Chilling, watching and listening. Deliberate Creativity, sweet.
Sean Tucker, you are truly brilliant. The solutions to so many things in life, lies in what you mention.
If we can get out of the confine of our own minds, it we will all be better people. Being different is 1000 times more difficult than conformity, but it is also 1 million times more rewarding because it takes more leadership than most will ever know.
I'm going to bring as many people to your channel as possible because you are using photography to teach people about life and im interested in seeing you finish what the church tried to stop you from doing.
Thanks my friend.
Sean, I'm loving your vids, even more every day. Like your reflections and considerations. There's a truthfulness on them hard to watch in youtube these days. Keep them coming!
Thanks Don. I appreciate that.
True words. Thanks for sharing your experiences. But I like my daily retreats too. Some meditation or a walk across the fields. It's a little bit like a soft reset.
I call them ‘micro-holidays’ :)
I'm sure most of us could listen to you all day - wonderful video, really made me think about my own thought processes and direction in both photography and life. Both need more focus . :-) Thank you!
Your are my inspiration as always !!!
I really appreciate your wisdom and honesty on vulnerability, doubt, faith, creativity, and tapping into one’s voice again via retreats in nature. (Are you me?!) Watching this, I felt like I was hanging out in your living room and being part of one of those great, deep conversations outside of time. Thanks again, Sean.
Three tons of bricks. In a good, uplifting way.
First, this segment made me think about how just a couple of days ago, someone who recently got a used "learner" DSLR asked me to help them figure out their ass from a hole in the wall, guide them by sharing my insights, which I am going to start doing. (I started my recent photography journey almost 8 years ago with a used DSLR, so I get it.) But, me as a photography mentor? Yes, I am part of two generous photography communities one online and one locally. But still, me as a photography mentor? Anyway, one of the few things I already suggested was me walking with them on their own journey, maybe with me just walking a little further behind them to provide a pointer when requested and, hey, maybe learn some things myself.
Then I thought of how I am finally putting myself out there, finally exposing myself (ok, my photography, but still, it is very much a part of me) as an artist who sells his work and shares his somewhat unorthodox vision. So far, the reactions have been tepidly encouraging/polite, but I did (and probably will again) get some visceral discouraging feedback that was painfully negative. I interpret it as the people who reacted that way trying to keep my in my place because they feel I am taking myself too seriously as an artist. And those reactions hurt, since they usually came from people who I did not necessarily expect would blindly laud me, but I did expect my adventure would generate deep discussions with about how I am positioning myself.
Finally, Pema Chödrön, whose teachings guide and console and inspire me, came to mind as well. I recently noticed that she described her life as a Buddhist monk as "rarified" because she is sheltered from much of the world's chaos, though of course, life always brings chaos, even to a contemplative environment, but in her case she is separated from much of the overwhelming chaos that our present media environment generates. That description of her life led me to realize that, even though I work in educational tech and participate (and thrive) in social media, I also have a kinda rarified life, with stretches of silence and reflection and just fucking off. (It happens...)
So, all that said, I love this post and am all about the need for contemplation and am seriously thinking of participating in the retreat. I was already somewhat piecing together my trip to Europe next year, and I think my plans have now changed drastically but for an adventurously introspective turn.
As always, grateful AF to you and your sublime creative meditations.
Thank you Sean. Recently found your channel from James Popsys recommendation! Binge watching your content Great inspirational content. Many thanks and eager to watch your growth
I'm thankful and grateful that people like you exist on this planet. Love your essence, your work, and your journey in this life♥️💜
EVERY one of your videos is SO inspiring. Thank you for always showing amazing and useful content. THANK YOU.
This, like so many of your videos are so refreshing. I really like your approach of mixing your personal story, philosophy and photography. It's quite often not only useful, but inspiring and motivating on so many levels. Thank you for sharing.
Love your videos and honesty Sean, they are a retreat of sort for me. Watching, Listening and Learning. It's been a joy watching this metamorphosis, something we are all capable of!
I am so grateful to have found you, your voice, your wisdom...thanks so much for sharing your journey in such an intimate & vulnerable way. Your videos are becoming one of my favorite "short retreats".
Great stuff Sean. This message is also multi faceted! By moving away from the 'clamour', not only may we find fresh insights for our creativity, but also that 'Still Small Voice', can have a chance to reach us and perhaps fill in some of the longing and emptiness that modern day striving has poisoned us with. I'm going on my retreat for a week away in Cambodia early next yr. We are also going to Vietnam and China, but I told my wife I need that week by myself, alone, in beautiful Cambodia. Blessings - Philip
Inspiring and motivational. Always enjoy your uploads. For me, landscape photography time is my retreat time. While I need to do a few days from time to time, even one-half day alone in the forest often leaves me feeling complete and refreshed. Where I go, no cell phones work, no computer, and I rarely see other people. That allows me to "finish my thoughts" as you say. Sitting next to a river in the depth of a forest recharges my battery. There is some energy in the trees and rocks and rivers that I can't describe but is definitely real and flows into me if I stop and allow it.
Sean, I always appreciate your depth. Thank you for bringing meaningfulness to UA-cam, a space that has a lot of fun and whizz-bang slickness which I also enjoy, but it's nice to find *retreat* in your content once a month. :)
Also, when are you and @jamiewindsor going to do a collab?!
When I watch your videos like this I have to get so curious about the people who thumbs downed them. I've said this before on another video of yours but I strongly feel those particular people may need you, your words and videos the most. Why on earth would they hate on beautiful vulnerability. Sean, thank you for being you. Thank you for being real. Thank you for making all of your videos. I for one value your time and efforts.
You're right, I haven't done that in two years and my mental state has suffered. Last time was spending four days exploring Oregon with no real plan, camping out of my Boxster... Life has been too busy and myself and my fiance havent gone anywhere in way too long.
Wow. I'm returning today from my own 4 day landscape/wildlife retreat alone. Your message really provides clarity to what the past few days have been, in putting words to the thoughts and feelings that subconsciously led me to take this spontaneous retreat too reconnect with my inner self. Thank you for sharing your message!
That’s great to hear:)