The way you described creativity really struck home for me: “creating is about problem solving. It’s about seeing the world, perceiving it as your own and coming up with a language or solution that helps improve or communicate or exchange ideas and information.” I am about to enter a PhD program for mathematics and this is the idea that I have to communicate to people time and time again of why I would enter such a “boring” profession. I have always adhered to the philosophy that math is inherently creative. It is a fully man made language to describe and expand upon the world around us (also 100% collaborative since it’s the product of thousands of years and the combined efforts of even more mathematicians), but I feel like it and other areas of creativity often get left out because they don’t fall into that “romanticized” version of creativity. While I might be standing on my little soap box about “why math is actually cool”, I hope to keep what you said in mind and learn to see what forms of creativity I had ignored at first (and learn about the creator too as a result). I have always loved your videos in that they definitely achieve the “timeless” feel and have almost a tangible sense of the identity and character of the creator.
Wow your comment has me mind blown. I am doing a phd in physics and would never have made the link between Rachel’s video and my work. But having read your comment it really bridged that gap in my mind and actually motivates me a lot in my work. This is of those ones I’m gonna screenshot and constantly look back to!
Aerospace engineering masters student here. I remember being a senior in high school taking Calc, physics, and Econ at the same time and being so excited about how they all intertwine. It felt like I was learning the secrets to the world. Math is full of poetry to those who look!!
Same here! Rachel’s point on creativity hit home with what I’m going through in this season of my career. I’m in the field of UX and design consulting, I started as a junior thinking that I’ve to learn whatever my mentors are doing and subscribing to in order to be successful. And 5 years later as a senior now, I realised I’ll never be same as my mentors and what clients and colleagues value from me is my creativity, the one I built from my own lived experiences, my individuality. My assortment of skills learnt from my seniors, but also my own voice even if they aren’t replicas of the theories and best practices of the industry. When we open our hearts and minds to creativity and diversity, that’s when new possibilities and surprises happen. Some might be bombs some might be innovative solutions, but the point is they make us tingle with excitement, they make us go out of our comfort zones, they make us discover our potential, they make us realise we can be better. And it’s even more beautiful when we do it as a team, a community, watch the sparks fly between one another and build upon our individual experiences. Thank you Rachel for creating a resource, and a gathering spot for anyone who wants to experience creativity to find a starting point or an alternative perspective to continue their exploration. ❤️
Lauren ~ thank you so, so much for sharing your thoughts. I haven't had time to reply but pinned it immediate when I saw because this is the exact empowerment worth cultivating. The idea of creativity can feel like a self-contained prision, when it should actually be an expansive ideaology. I agree with Sophia, math, physics, biology, chemistry is POETRY. I also have a BA in Econ and truly believe that the forced mechanics of calculus forced my brain to approach life as a puzzle and helped me think of everything different. Practicing 'non-romantic' creativity is the a nice mental framework to apply in 'romantic' creativity. It's the cross pollination school of thoughts. The conversation in this thread is so inspiring. Jasmine, I can *feel* your flow state when you're problem solving and going through a maze of ideas. I love it. That feeling is a literal vessel to apply to different worlds. The flow state matters, not the content. UGH!!!! YOU GUYS! JEILREFJSGLKADJGA YOU MAKE MY HEART FLUTTER!!!!!
Ughhhh, always hitting us with these deep truths. I love your definition of creativity. Your channel will always be a source of inspiration for me. I can not WAIT for our digital retreat this fall! x
This made me tear up a little, thanks for putting so many beautiful things into words and sharing this. It's felt so fast and overwhelming which has left me creating much less than I ever have which has felt good and bad in some ways, or also maybe in a place of figuring out what feels unique to me in how I can continue to share without it feeling the way it has. Also, YES. so many things are creative! I feel like a lot of people online are suddenly feeling like the only way to be creative is through "content". In some ways it is, but the algorithm is death to creativity !!!!! blah thank u
Algorithms are simply a jumping-off point where the real creative work begins. Technology-savvy visual artists and designers are already showing how algorithms can augment creativity rather than replace it, using equations to break new creative ground (e.g. Plummer-Fernandez’s work includes abstract sculptures and geometric vases created by repeating algorithms until shapes are formed that no human could ever imagine. The pieces show us what it looks like when artists and machines collaborate) p.s. I really love your content! keep doing you and you’re also a breath of fresh air just like @Rachel 💘 I know that you can find a balance on how to use your creativity to collaborate with algorithms for sure!!
I will forever hold with the highest regard as one of the first people you ever told about your secret blog, and to be able to relive all these iterations of you through this video is a reminder of a privilege I will never take for granted. I hope that we always continue to be super different because there is no better gift than one of fresh prospective. Love, teddy boo - your first fan.
“How beautiful would the world be if we could pop into each other’s parts on the internet and it feels like an entirely unique experience wherever you go.” This totally reminds me of the neo-cities resurfacing online. The owners put their whole souls into their sites and pretty much every single one was born out of longing for ‘old internet’ or a completely authentic output space. They’re insane. And you can kinda only find them through wormholes and the little buttons they put on each other’s pages, so it feels like word of mouth.
"To be creative is to understand yourself authentically" love love this. I come across your videos occasionally, but each time I do, I'm left feeling so warm and renewed. Appreciate your outlook so much, thank you 💛
rachel i just wanted to say that i recently watched all your videos and i’m so happy that i found you. you truly changed the way i put myself on the internet and i can’t thank you enough for that.
@@thatschicblog there are no words to describe how everything you respond makes me feel. from the bottom of my heart. thank you. thank you. and again thank you!
yes. absolutely yes. this is how i feel about today’s era of content creation and why i’m so hesitant to participate in it. i too want to lean towards timeless, insightful content vs content for consumption
Rachel, I love your idea about each of us owning our corners of youtube and creating something unique, thanks for your inspiration and being there for us youtube newbies, who are still looking for ways to be creative.
I do miss the old internet. A safe space for my awkward teenage self. Now in my 30ies I realized this place does not exist anymore and I do not feel sad about it. Things change, envolve, become maybe something bad. I try to keep up as a spectator. Eventhough my friends make fun of me, I always smile. The internet is a space of endless creativity, sometimes you just have to find it. I feel u.
everyone wants to be the next big thing instead of nurturing/create their own corner on the internet. i'm a digital designer and sometimes I have to stop myself and say, drop the trend. be authentic, be INTENTIONAL.
watched this at the perfect time. it was always so hard to articulate how i felt about slower consumption of media against the insane speed social media has taken it. you articulated beautifully and as a budding content creator on this platform, thank you! i needed this to not feel like i was going backwards as someone who prefers slower more thoughtful pieces.
I also feel like this can be applied to the algorithmic approach to style I’ve noticed in the past couple of years. Now EVERYONE has to be sourcing archival pieces and has to have an extensive knowledge of approaching designers (especially as a teenager) but the entire thing lacks texture and sensuality. The individual pieces are cool?? I guess but there is something to clinical and forced about the approach to styling that’s been born out of tiktok. And if you are oppositional to dressing in that specific disjointed adidas slides with a pant skirt combo you don’t understand fashion. It’s all so truly pretentious and aggressive yet none of these people are legitimately stylish because there is no character. I’ve been wondering the past few years why online style felt so halloween costumish and I think it’s because we feel intense pressure to make a decision about ourselves and how we are perceived as quick as an algorithm makes the decision for us. We are in competition with an algorithmic beast and we don’t understand we won’t win. For millennia we have had to develop style through long processes of intervention and introspection, we aren’t psychologically prepared to engage with how quickly things are cascading now. By taking it slow and not psyching yourself out and realising swag is innate, if’s a lot easier to really inquire with yourself where your desires lie and what you are actually drawn to.
what a brilliant musing about our sartorial blunders. i agree that the pressure to feel we need to be immediately defined takes away from the power of play. my friend was telling me about an article (that she forgot the source), about personal style really making a comeback. which is more of a revisit of attitude than it is an actual trend. interesting to see where we start to go as we're all feeling fatigued by our digital selves and are probing at our identities
I’m so glad you took 2 yrs to be inspired and live again!!! I found your channel in 2020 so it’s beyond exciting to hear that your missing creating videos. Even if it’s seasonal posting IM SO GRATEFUL for anything you post in the future!! I’ve been wanting to take your course also🎀 anything you do I’m so into! Ur deja vu videos are unmatched, I would watch anything you post🍒
i think you're maturing and it will definitely color your content in such an amazing way... it's like you're solidifying/trusting your way more and more. it sounds amazing! i can't wait for your future creations. Thank you 🌷
Rachel I’m so happy you’re starting the share your work again. You are such a significant source of inspiration for me. I’ve been in such a rut with my videos lately and it’s because they feel so formulaic and stale. You’ve just expressed what I wasn’t able to. Signing up to this course now. Thank you 🙏🏼
I feel like I should say something since I am so early. Thank you for sharing all of this with us. I always come back to your channel and watch your content again and again and always find new inspiration. The internet is a funny place but I am grateful that I can consume what you're offering.
Omg I’ve been reading your blog since you were in high school! First blog I ever related to and just felt so cool whenever I read it. Will forever be a fan Rachel.
Thank you for this for your honesty and authenticity. I always watch your day 1-14 from 2021 every time I’m feeling sad. You make me feel safe. Thank you for that 🥹💕💕 Thank you for being inspirational and a role model 🦋
Your content is so timeless. I absolutely love revisiting your videos and constantly finding something new in the past videos I’ve seen repeatedly. You truly are a hidden gem and I hope more people are able to enjoy your content 🕊
a new video from you is always great news! you are one of the few still doing your own thing and surprising us with how far you can take a video on yt as an experience. thank you for sticking with us!
I’m a quiet viewer as well but I can’t help but thank you for baring your thoughts with us. Trust that I would listen to the uncut 44min version of this! You have a way with words, whether it’s speaking or writing. Simple, succinct and always thought provoking. I wrote down so many of your lines for future reflection. My favorite: “algorithms, AI, etc…rob us of a curious experience and thinking and philosophizing the world by ourselves, because everything is so convenient.” Agree 100%. The point isn’t to complain about convenience (which is an amazing human advancement) but how we let these developments dull our minds into complacency. You also perfectly articulated the overwhelming feeling of influx of information, but with it, the dwindling connection we have with each other on the internet. So happy you‘ve carved this special place that feels authentic, without having to say it is. It just is. This community is a testament to that 💌
Thank you for creating this insightful video! I especially love the part where you talk about "taking back your portion of the internet". Articulating what a lot of us are thinking!
YES A MILLION YESES to how you describe and think about creativity. it is not just pretty pictures or pure aesthetics. creativity is thought, ideas, critical thinking, the maze. excited to see where you take us next.
I’ve been a subscriber for a long time and I am so glad that I found a genuine soul on the internet. Your videos are always so therapeutic to watch and it truly helped me go through a lot of my down times. Thank you Rachel!!! Sending u lots of love from Syd🌙💕
6:15 - 6:39 OOOOOOF this is exactly what I’ve been feeling when scrolling through my UA-cam recommendations. Writing this down in my journal. THANK YOUUU 💞
damn yeah I’m on a social media break and have felt like UA-cam is the only “safe space” to make some really creative, episodic slow content where anything can go. I was getting so blinded by trends. I just can’t seem to let UA-cam goooo lol
i have now the expectation to have tears in my eyes whenever I watch your videos, and as you said, they are timeless and can be watched over and over again. They always touch me deeply. To see you back here made me so happy and although you have such a positive outlook in this i just felt the BIG emotions coming back up. The way you described creativity is so thoughtful and smart, I'd love to participate to your class one day, xxx
I've been missing the magic, the sparks and all. It's the only place I still feel it. Thank you for being the protector of authentic creativity, thank you for not giving up ☆ ♡
I didn't think I'd feel so emotional watching this, but you articulated everything I've been thinking about in the last few years. It has felt a little scary to be a creative person lately on the internet and as the internet shifts it can really make you feel left behind. Listening to your words makes me feel really hopeful and encourages me to continue making the art I want to make without having to compromise my integrity. Thank you, Rachel.
love ya raych! remember "do 20% less" haha. i love that teaching is now part of who you are! you've always been so good at unboxing, unpacking and then repacking those compartments for yourself and others-- . you will forever evolve just like the internet & your place on it will always be your most earnest self. catch you again soon. big love
I can not wait to see what you bring!!! You’re videos always bring me so much joy, hope and inspiration. I wish I could sign up for you class. But I look forward to whatever you create
Dear Rachel, thank you so much for this video as well as all of your videos! You truly always show up to the internet with such grace and creativity and integrity and it has made me want to put myself on the internet with similar vulnerability, as I'm sure it has so many people! Your channel has always felt to me like such a safe space to sit in wonder, and it/you are such a beautiful balm for the algorithm focused, white sugar content that sometimes feels way too loud. I think whenever I'm disenchanted with UA-cam or how commercial creativity feels I come back to your work for a breath of fresh air. Anyway, thank you for all of that and for being you ❤️
Hi Rachel, thank you so much for making your content. I only recently discovered your channel through a friend who added me to the Warde community and I've been binging your old videos since. You are truly an inspiring human being and have empowered me as a creative and as a person. Love you
AHHH I love hearing your thoughts unfold! Such a genius, inspiring mind! Can't thank you enough for the course as I'm currently looking back on my notes to reevaluate how I want to create the next video. Your Patreon is about to go hard.. can't wait
Wowww I love this! This was a suggested video and this is exactly how I feel about the internet and creating content. Can't wait to check out more of your videos and your course!
As someone who has been making videos on UA-cam for a few months and content on the internet as a whole for 4 years, I understand how it feels to lose your place, especially because I took an extended break from what I was doing to make youtube. Hearing someone articulate, how it feels to be at odds with content creation feels really nice because I know that feeling all too well.
I resonate with your thoughts so much, specifically 8:03! You really capture my struggle with wanting to post my creative journey on social media authentically and wholeheartedly, not wanting to be a tainted by a brand into words I could not even begin to fathom. It's so hard to strike a balance between healthy and sustainable for my workflow. It feels so nice to know I'm not alone. 😭💙
my favorite thought i've been flirting with this year about 'balance' is that balance is impossible. in fact, it takes much more effort to stay in one spot to sustain equality. instead, play around and make mistakes. sometimes we're really in our zones and sometimes things pull us out of it. important not to judge where you are in the process but letting it happen. when we lean too far in one direction, maybe it's time to try the total opposite method.
Having seperate corners of the internet that are completely unique and different to each creatives experience? SIGN ME UP. That is BRILLIANT. That could turn the internet into such a creative giver instead of an energy sucker...
So well said - I love your content and I started following you because of your authenticity and just "raw-ness" so I'm so happy you're ready to make content again in your own way and time. I hope I can take the course one day!! (I've been following Puno for awhile and totally listened to the podcast with you two too). You're always doing exciting and creative things and it inspires me to not be afraid and do the same.
I miss you Rachel. What you put out here is an art ( your contents, videos etc) and personally , your semi hiatus was okay since your inspirational after effects were the essence of it all! Sometimes, the audience demands so much of this and that that we forget the human side of creators like you. I understood when you said something about not having a place on the internet. It can be so noisy at times I know since I used to blog during the early years ( 2009-2013) and I have witnessed the seismic changes in the web which led me to stop blogging just to cancel all the noise.Anyway, glad to hear about your new avenue and venture and I am so happy that you will inspire hundreds , thousands of people❤️🖤
Just this morning, I was feeling particularly irritated with the expectations of how we all should share via the internet. As a visual artist who has come to rely on the internet heavily for sharing my work, it's become very frustrating. I've been putting a lot of thought into new ways of self expression/sharing and this gave me some new things to think about; so, thank you!
Creative dreamer! I can see you've embarked on your journey hehe. When I noticed you were reading Prof G, I was so happy. His books have really given me the best tools. You're a real one, Raych. Thank you for your authenticity and for opening so many spaces of mindful connection.
3:47 I'm not sure I agree with that one. I believe that trying to follow a path that one has already successfully taken can actually be a faster way for one to achieve failure. I think that's one reason why so many people feel so anguished upon trying to make their own content.
Lowkey thinking that you're wearing a Carl Jan Cruz top but can I just say that you've inspired me to be more creative and more in tune with my body and personal style!!
this is totally a brain dump but when you talked about seasons it would be amazing to see a series of videos from you like a season from a movie series. but not like a 31 days of vlogging etc maybe sth more flexible that works for you over a certain period of time that would touch upon a theme and make a cohesive narrative together. like your recent vlog series that I keep coming back to, it felt like it had this "rebirth" theme to me. these are exactly my immediate thoughts lol
i really, really like this idea. seasonal content was a phrase i talked about in one of the refilms but it felt too formal. but the perception of my last videos being a sense of 'rebirth' is like... so validating to hear. it's giving me an idea how to actually organize my channel now, ty 💖
I would love love a Patreon! I totally feel you on wanting to be earnest and candid on the internet, but feeling scared by the idea of anyone being able to see them (esp now that everyone’s on it lol). I just want to create in my nook or the internet 😭 also hi former VCC student here 👋🏻 haha
Feeling related to your thoughts ✨ With all its ups and downs, being a blogger back in the wave of 2010 in the U.S was a THING 💕 It's so essential to be in a country that understands what one is offering. ( Game changer detail 😌 )
I remember back in high school (2012), I wanted to start filming outfits and upload them to UA-cam. Like you said, there were barely any at the time. I was too scared and nervous to do it, but I regret so much never doing it. Nowadays everyone wants to be a content creator.
Hi Rachel, 👋🏽 I’ve always been a quieter viewer of yours and so impressed by your vulnerability & introspection that you share. The course looks AMAZING but I’m even more struck by that chunky book. It looks so fun! I’m wondering if you plan on selling it eventually, apart from the course? I would be one of the first to get it. Love myself a workbook.
hi natalies 🪷 appreciate when we get to hear from the quite viewers :) the workbook is a lovely supplement to the course and essentially is the whole course, so we don't sell it separately. i believe tho, you can, but it's a hefty price. as hefty as a college textbook. i'd say if you're going to invest, might as well go through the whole course! thank you for your curiosity x
Thank you so much for your words Rachel I always come away from your videos with creative sparks in my brain. I'd love to take the class! But I live in a different timezone and it wouldn't work out, is the book you showed nonetheless available?
yes! the workbook comes with the course (which is online all the time). the digital retreat is a live supplement. sign up for the waitlist! i've been trying to advocate accommodation for european time zones but there hasn't been enough interest on that side of the globe ☺
I just always admire and agree with everything you say. Authentic + creative people are hard to find these days. I'd work for you if I could! You're awesome.
Okay, but your journey has been phenomenal to observe. Last night I literally watched your Paris vlogs for nostalgia and the pure enjoyment of you shouting "je suis fatigué" So, to see the new video notification was exciting. You've remained fluid, whilst giving yourself the room to retreat. It's really special 🙌🏽 Btw, what is the duration of the class? I'd love to enroll, but I live in South Africa, and I'm afraid with the time difference I'll start yelling "je suis fatigué" 😭
The way you described creativity really struck home for me: “creating is about problem solving. It’s about seeing the world, perceiving it as your own and coming up with a language or solution that helps improve or communicate or exchange ideas and information.” I am about to enter a PhD program for mathematics and this is the idea that I have to communicate to people time and time again of why I would enter such a “boring” profession. I have always adhered to the philosophy that math is inherently creative. It is a fully man made language to describe and expand upon the world around us (also 100% collaborative since it’s the product of thousands of years and the combined efforts of even more mathematicians), but I feel like it and other areas of creativity often get left out because they don’t fall into that “romanticized” version of creativity. While I might be standing on my little soap box about “why math is actually cool”, I hope to keep what you said in mind and learn to see what forms of creativity I had ignored at first (and learn about the creator too as a result). I have always loved your videos in that they definitely achieve the “timeless” feel and have almost a tangible sense of the identity and character of the creator.
Wow your comment has me mind blown. I am doing a phd in physics and would never have made the link between Rachel’s video and my work. But having read your comment it really bridged that gap in my mind and actually motivates me a lot in my work. This is of those ones I’m gonna screenshot and constantly look back to!
Aerospace engineering masters student here. I remember being a senior in high school taking Calc, physics, and Econ at the same time and being so excited about how they all intertwine. It felt like I was learning the secrets to the world. Math is full of poetry to those who look!!
biochem bachelor senior student here
Same here! Rachel’s point on creativity hit home with what I’m going through in this season of my career. I’m in the field of UX and design consulting, I started as a junior thinking that I’ve to learn whatever my mentors are doing and subscribing to in order to be successful. And 5 years later as a senior now, I realised I’ll never be same as my mentors and what clients and colleagues value from me is my creativity, the one I built from my own lived experiences, my individuality. My assortment of skills learnt from my seniors, but also my own voice even if they aren’t replicas of the theories and best practices of the industry.
When we open our hearts and minds to creativity and diversity, that’s when new possibilities and surprises happen. Some might be bombs some might be innovative solutions, but the point is they make us tingle with excitement, they make us go out of our comfort zones, they make us discover our potential, they make us realise we can be better.
And it’s even more beautiful when we do it as a team, a community, watch the sparks fly between one another and build upon our individual experiences. Thank you Rachel for creating a resource, and a gathering spot for anyone who wants to experience creativity to find a starting point or an alternative perspective to continue their exploration. ❤️
Lauren ~ thank you so, so much for sharing your thoughts. I haven't had time to reply but pinned it immediate when I saw because this is the exact empowerment worth cultivating. The idea of creativity can feel like a self-contained prision, when it should actually be an expansive ideaology. I agree with Sophia, math, physics, biology, chemistry is POETRY. I also have a BA in Econ and truly believe that the forced mechanics of calculus forced my brain to approach life as a puzzle and helped me think of everything different. Practicing 'non-romantic' creativity is the a nice mental framework to apply in 'romantic' creativity. It's the cross pollination school of thoughts.
The conversation in this thread is so inspiring. Jasmine, I can *feel* your flow state when you're problem solving and going through a maze of ideas. I love it. That feeling is a literal vessel to apply to different worlds. The flow state matters, not the content. UGH!!!! YOU GUYS! JEILREFJSGLKADJGA YOU MAKE MY HEART FLUTTER!!!!!
“outgrowing the internet” - took the words out of my mouth
makes me sad to think about. what an honorary comment though, i'd love to do some weird millennial thing like... skype about this sometime
can you guys pls pls pls do a red wine talk together 🍷
Ughhhh, always hitting us with these deep truths. I love your definition of creativity. Your channel will always be a source of inspiration for me. I can not WAIT for our digital retreat this fall! x
This made me tear up a little, thanks for putting so many beautiful things into words and sharing this. It's felt so fast and overwhelming which has left me creating much less than I ever have which has felt good and bad in some ways, or also maybe in a place of figuring out what feels unique to me in how I can continue to share without it feeling the way it has. Also, YES. so many things are creative! I feel like a lot of people online are suddenly feeling like the only way to be creative is through "content". In some ways it is, but the algorithm is death to creativity !!!!! blah thank u
Algorithms are simply a jumping-off point where the real creative work begins. Technology-savvy visual artists and designers are already showing how algorithms can augment creativity rather than replace it, using equations to break new creative ground (e.g. Plummer-Fernandez’s work includes abstract sculptures and geometric vases created by repeating algorithms until shapes are formed that no human could ever imagine. The pieces show us what it looks like when artists and machines collaborate)
p.s. I really love your content! keep doing you and you’re also a breath of fresh air just like @Rachel 💘 I know that you can find a balance on how to use your creativity to collaborate with algorithms for sure!!
I will forever hold with the highest regard as one of the first people you ever told about your secret blog, and to be able to relive all these iterations of you through this video is a reminder of a privilege I will never take for granted. I hope that we always continue to be super different because there is no better gift than one of fresh prospective. Love, teddy boo - your first fan.
I still can't name a more iconic duo
YOU ARE READING THE THOUGHTS IVE HAD BUT DIDNT KNOW HOW TO ARTICULATE
God this would be a crazy crossover
@@MrLakers92 the crossover we need 😭 when she mentioned her course I thought of Damon 😅
“How beautiful would the world be if we could pop into each other’s parts on the internet and it feels like an entirely unique experience wherever you go.”
This totally reminds me of the neo-cities resurfacing online. The owners put their whole souls into their sites and pretty much every single one was born out of longing for ‘old internet’ or a completely authentic output space. They’re insane. And you can kinda only find them through wormholes and the little buttons they put on each other’s pages, so it feels like word of mouth.
I literally just came to UA-cam to binge your old content and then I see this notification 😭💕
i love when this happens 🤍
"To be creative is to understand yourself authentically" love love this.
I come across your videos occasionally, but each time I do, I'm left feeling so warm and renewed. Appreciate your outlook so much, thank you 💛
rachel i just wanted to say that i recently watched all your videos and i’m so happy that i found you. you truly changed the way i put myself on the internet and i can’t thank you enough for that.
i just watched a few of your videos and i feel truly honored. thank you for letting me know 🤍
@@thatschicblog there are no words to describe how everything you respond makes me feel. from the bottom of my heart. thank you. thank you. and again thank you!
never clicked so fast
SAME!
Me to
6:04 wow wow wow. “To be creative is to understand yourself authentically”. Really appreciated the way you articulated this
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It feels like a sibling is back from college, sitting you down and explaining all the things they’ve learned. I’ve missed her
yes. absolutely yes. this is how i feel about today’s era of content creation and why i’m so hesitant to participate in it. i too want to lean towards timeless, insightful content vs content for consumption
Rachel, I love your idea about each of us owning our corners of youtube and creating something unique, thanks for your inspiration and being there for us youtube newbies, who are still looking for ways to be creative.
You’ve always been my #1 content creator. I’m so glad you’re feeling ready to get back into your channel.
I do miss the old internet. A safe space for my awkward teenage self. Now in my 30ies I realized this place does not exist anymore and I do not feel sad about it. Things change, envolve, become maybe something bad. I try to keep up as a spectator. Eventhough my friends make fun of me, I always smile. The internet is a space of endless creativity, sometimes you just have to find it. I feel u.
'Slower, time-less things to watch' is absolute perfection, its exactly what we need more of and I love that
love how she came back to sell a 899 dol course, but communicated it in a very romantic and philosophical way.....
everyone wants to be the next big thing instead of nurturing/create their own corner on the internet. i'm a digital designer and sometimes I have to stop myself and say, drop the trend. be authentic, be INTENTIONAL.
EXACTLY!!!
this is it in a comment
watched this at the perfect time. it was always so hard to articulate how i felt about slower consumption of media against the insane speed social media has taken it. you articulated beautifully and as a budding content creator on this platform, thank you! i needed this to not feel like i was going backwards as someone who prefers slower more thoughtful pieces.
I also feel like this can be applied to the algorithmic approach to style I’ve noticed in the past couple of years. Now EVERYONE has to be sourcing archival pieces and has to have an extensive knowledge of approaching designers (especially as a teenager) but the entire thing lacks texture and sensuality. The individual pieces are cool?? I guess but there is something to clinical and forced about the approach to styling that’s been born out of tiktok. And if you are oppositional to dressing in that specific disjointed adidas slides with a pant skirt combo you don’t understand fashion. It’s all so truly pretentious and aggressive yet none of these people are legitimately stylish because there is no character. I’ve been wondering the past few years why online style felt so halloween costumish and I think it’s because we feel intense pressure to make a decision about ourselves and how we are perceived as quick as an algorithm makes the decision for us. We are in competition with an algorithmic beast and we don’t understand we won’t win. For millennia we have had to develop style through long processes of intervention and introspection, we aren’t psychologically prepared to engage with how quickly things are cascading now. By taking it slow and not psyching yourself out and realising swag is innate, if’s a lot easier to really inquire with yourself where your desires lie and what you are actually drawn to.
what a brilliant musing about our sartorial blunders. i agree that the pressure to feel we need to be immediately defined takes away from the power of play. my friend was telling me about an article (that she forgot the source), about personal style really making a comeback. which is more of a revisit of attitude than it is an actual trend. interesting to see where we start to go as we're all feeling fatigued by our digital selves and are probing at our identities
I’m so glad you took 2 yrs to be inspired and live again!!! I found your channel in 2020 so it’s beyond exciting to hear that your missing creating videos. Even if it’s seasonal posting IM SO GRATEFUL for anything you post in the future!! I’ve been wanting to take your course also🎀 anything you do I’m so into! Ur deja vu videos are unmatched, I would watch anything you post🍒
i think you're maturing and it will definitely color your content in such an amazing way... it's like you're solidifying/trusting your way more and more. it sounds amazing! i can't wait for your future creations. Thank you 🌷
Rachel I’m so happy you’re starting the share your work again. You are such a significant source of inspiration for me. I’ve been in such a rut with my videos lately and it’s because they feel so formulaic and stale. You’ve just expressed what I wasn’t able to. Signing up to this course now. Thank you 🙏🏼
I feel like I should say something since I am so early.
Thank you for sharing all of this with us. I always come back to your channel and watch your content again and again and always find new inspiration.
The internet is a funny place but I am grateful that I can consume what you're offering.
the internet really is a funny place, i am still trying to find my footing. but i am glad that i have a space to make little video postcards
Omg I’ve been reading your blog since you were in high school! First blog I ever related to and just felt so cool whenever I read it. Will forever be a fan Rachel.
Thank you for this for your honesty and authenticity. I always watch your day 1-14 from 2021 every time I’m feeling sad. You make me feel safe. Thank you for that 🥹💕💕 Thank you for being inspirational and a role model 🦋
been rewatching all your old videoes, this new one makes me so happy. thank you
Your content is so timeless. I absolutely love revisiting your videos and constantly finding something new in the past videos I’ve seen repeatedly. You truly are a hidden gem and I hope more people are able to enjoy your content 🕊
a new video from you is always great news! you are one of the few still doing your own thing and surprising us with how far you can take a video on yt as an experience. thank you for sticking with us!
I know this is an old video, but it really touched my heart. Thank you for being true and authentic
I’m a quiet viewer as well but I can’t help but thank you for baring your thoughts with us. Trust that I would listen to the uncut 44min version of this! You have a way with words, whether it’s speaking or writing. Simple, succinct and always thought provoking.
I wrote down so many of your lines for future reflection. My favorite: “algorithms, AI, etc…rob us of a curious experience and thinking and philosophizing the world by ourselves, because everything is so convenient.” Agree 100%. The point isn’t to complain about convenience (which is an amazing human advancement) but how we let these developments dull our minds into complacency.
You also perfectly articulated the overwhelming feeling of influx of information, but with it, the dwindling connection we have with each other on the internet. So happy you‘ve carved this special place that feels authentic, without having to say it is. It just is. This community is a testament to that 💌
Thank you for creating this insightful video! I especially love the part where you talk about "taking back your portion of the internet". Articulating what a lot of us are thinking!
YES A MILLION YESES to how you describe and think about creativity. it is not just pretty pictures or pure aesthetics. creativity is thought, ideas, critical thinking, the maze. excited to see where you take us next.
I’ve been a subscriber for a long time and I am so glad that I found a genuine soul on the internet. Your videos are always so therapeutic to watch and it truly helped me go through a lot of my down times. Thank you Rachel!!! Sending u lots of love from Syd🌙💕
You have always been a breath of fresh air! Can’t wait to see what you do next.
6:15 - 6:39 OOOOOOF this is exactly what I’ve been feeling when scrolling through my UA-cam recommendations. Writing this down in my journal. THANK YOUUU 💞
Love love love your way of capturing life. It's been a real inspiration to start a new hobby for me, so thank you.
damn yeah I’m on a social media break and have felt like UA-cam is the only “safe space” to make some really creative, episodic slow content where anything can go. I was getting so blinded by trends. I just can’t seem to let UA-cam goooo lol
i have now the expectation to have tears in my eyes whenever I watch your videos, and as you said, they are timeless and can be watched over and over again. They always touch me deeply. To see you back here made me so happy and although you have such a positive outlook in this i just felt the BIG emotions coming back up. The way you described creativity is so thoughtful and smart, I'd love to participate to your class one day, xxx
I've been missing the magic, the sparks and all. It's the only place I still feel it. Thank you for being the protector of authentic creativity, thank you for not giving up ☆ ♡
I was binge watching vlogmas and you posted!!!!! my lucky day :)
I didn't think I'd feel so emotional watching this, but you articulated everything I've been thinking about in the last few years. It has felt a little scary to be a creative person lately on the internet and as the internet shifts it can really make you feel left behind. Listening to your words makes me feel really hopeful and encourages me to continue making the art I want to make without having to compromise my integrity. Thank you, Rachel.
love ya raych! remember "do 20% less" haha. i love that teaching is now part of who you are! you've always been so good at unboxing, unpacking and then repacking those compartments for yourself and others-- . you will forever evolve just like the internet & your place on it will always be your most earnest self. catch you again soon. big love
I can not wait to see what you bring!!! You’re videos always bring me so much joy, hope and inspiration. I wish I could sign up for you class. But I look forward to whatever you create
Dear Rachel, thank you so much for this video as well as all of your videos! You truly always show up to the internet with such grace and creativity and integrity and it has made me want to put myself on the internet with similar vulnerability, as I'm sure it has so many people! Your channel has always felt to me like such a safe space to sit in wonder, and it/you are such a beautiful balm for the algorithm focused, white sugar content that sometimes feels way too loud. I think whenever I'm disenchanted with UA-cam or how commercial creativity feels I come back to your work for a breath of fresh air. Anyway, thank you for all of that and for being you ❤️
i can't express how much you inspire me every time. i love that your words would remind me to philosophize and to learn more about myself. thank you 🥺
Missed your truthful and deep video! Welcome back😍
Hi Rachel, thank you so much for making your content. I only recently discovered your channel through a friend who added me to the Warde community and I've been binging your old videos since. You are truly an inspiring human being and have empowered me as a creative and as a person. Love you
ahh love you rach, feeling this very much so right now as well. for the first time in my life i don't have goals either - it's kind of a nice feeling.
Incredibly relatable and commandable
AHHH I love hearing your thoughts unfold! Such a genius, inspiring mind! Can't thank you enough for the course as I'm currently looking back on my notes to reevaluate how I want to create the next video. Your Patreon is about to go hard.. can't wait
Wowww I love this! This was a suggested video and this is exactly how I feel about the internet and creating content. Can't wait to check out more of your videos and your course!
As someone who has been making videos on UA-cam for a few months and content on the internet as a whole for 4 years, I understand how it feels to lose your place, especially because I took an extended break from what I was doing to make youtube. Hearing someone articulate, how it feels to be at odds with content creation feels really nice because I know that feeling all too well.
thank you for being so real ! This is the content that I needed
I resonate with your thoughts so much, specifically 8:03! You really capture my struggle with wanting to post my creative journey on social media authentically and wholeheartedly, not wanting to be a tainted by a brand into words I could not even begin to fathom. It's so hard to strike a balance between healthy and sustainable for my workflow. It feels so nice to know I'm not alone. 😭💙
my favorite thought i've been flirting with this year about 'balance' is that balance is impossible. in fact, it takes much more effort to stay in one spot to sustain equality.
instead, play around and make mistakes. sometimes we're really in our zones and sometimes things pull us out of it. important not to judge where you are in the process but letting it happen. when we lean too far in one direction, maybe it's time to try the total opposite method.
Welcome back! I missed your videos so much! 🥰
Having seperate corners of the internet that are completely unique and different to each creatives experience? SIGN ME UP. That is BRILLIANT. That could turn the internet into such a creative giver instead of an energy sucker...
The way you are saying everything I have been feeling
so glad to see you here again. thank you!
So well said - I love your content and I started following you because of your authenticity and just "raw-ness" so I'm so happy you're ready to make content again in your own way and time. I hope I can take the course one day!! (I've been following Puno for awhile and totally listened to the podcast with you two too). You're always doing exciting and creative things and it inspires me to not be afraid and do the same.
you inspire me more than you know!!!!!!!!!!! thank you for this
I miss you Rachel. What you put out here is an art ( your contents, videos etc) and personally , your semi hiatus was okay since your inspirational after effects were the essence of it all! Sometimes, the audience demands so much of this and that that we forget the human side of creators like you. I understood when you said something about not having a place on the internet. It can be so noisy at times I know since I used to blog during the early years ( 2009-2013) and I have witnessed the seismic changes in the web which led me to stop blogging just to cancel all the noise.Anyway, glad to hear about your new avenue and venture and I am so happy that you will inspire hundreds , thousands of people❤️🖤
This video came just at the right time ✨💕
you inspire me to be myself... so much. thank you
YES YES YES to everything you said, this video is incredible. i really needed to hear this right now. i relate so much!!!!
Just this morning, I was feeling particularly irritated with the expectations of how we all should share via the internet. As a visual artist who has come to rely on the internet heavily for sharing my work, it's become very frustrating. I've been putting a lot of thought into new ways of self expression/sharing and this gave me some new things to think about; so, thank you!
Creative dreamer! I can see you've embarked on your journey hehe. When I noticed you were reading Prof G, I was so happy. His books have really given me the best tools. You're a real one, Raych. Thank you for your authenticity and for opening so many spaces of mindful connection.
Wow I just found your channel and I really appreciate that you took time off to take care of your mental health. So inspiring!
3:47 I'm not sure I agree with that one. I believe that trying to follow a path that one has already successfully taken can actually be a faster way for one to achieve failure. I think that's one reason why so many people feel so anguished upon trying to make their own content.
raych i just wanted to say that even if you sh*tposted on youtube, i would watch it (and re-watch it) for sure - that's how much you inspire me
Lowkey thinking that you're wearing a Carl Jan Cruz top but can I just say that you've inspired me to be more creative and more in tune with my body and personal style!!
Thanks for another thought-provoking video, Rachel. Looking forward to seeing how you evolve 🌹
Mmmm I totally understand the “flattening” expression and thank you for verbalizing the thoughts that are jumbled in my head.
this was just such a beautiful video thank you so much. needed this
wow i am watching this at 2:30 am on a saturday/sunday this hits different
this is totally a brain dump but when you talked about seasons it would be amazing to see a series of videos from you like a season from a movie series. but not like a 31 days of vlogging etc maybe sth more flexible that works for you over a certain period of time that would touch upon a theme and make a cohesive narrative together. like your recent vlog series that I keep coming back to, it felt like it had this "rebirth" theme to me. these are exactly my immediate thoughts lol
i really, really like this idea. seasonal content was a phrase i talked about in one of the refilms but it felt too formal. but the perception of my last videos being a sense of 'rebirth' is like... so validating to hear. it's giving me an idea how to actually organize my channel now, ty 💖
I would love love a Patreon! I totally feel you on wanting to be earnest and candid on the internet, but feeling scared by the idea of anyone being able to see them (esp now that everyone’s on it lol). I just want to create in my nook or the internet 😭 also hi former VCC student here 👋🏻 haha
I wish we could all go back to reading/experiencing/consuming blogs
me too, we can make it happen. just gotta think outside the box ;)
@@thatschicblog 😍
Feeling related to your thoughts ✨ With all its ups and downs, being a blogger back in the wave of 2010 in the U.S was a THING 💕 It's so essential to be in a country that understands what one is offering. ( Game changer detail 😌 )
I remember back in high school (2012), I wanted to start filming outfits and upload them to UA-cam. Like you said, there were barely any at the time. I was too scared and nervous to do it, but I regret so much never doing it. Nowadays everyone wants to be a content creator.
your creativity knows no bounds… another fantastic video!! super inspired to make some content right now :)
rachel thank you so much for this
Hi Rachel, 👋🏽
I’ve always been a quieter viewer of yours and so impressed by your vulnerability & introspection that you share.
The course looks AMAZING but I’m even more struck by that chunky book. It looks so fun! I’m wondering if you plan on selling it eventually, apart from the course? I would be one of the first to get it. Love myself a workbook.
hi natalies 🪷 appreciate when we get to hear from the quite viewers :)
the workbook is a lovely supplement to the course and essentially is the whole course, so we don't sell it separately. i believe tho, you can, but it's a hefty price. as hefty as a college textbook. i'd say if you're going to invest, might as well go through the whole course! thank you for your curiosity x
Thank you so much for your words Rachel I always come away from your videos with creative sparks in my brain. I'd love to take the class! But I live in a different timezone and it wouldn't work out, is the book you showed nonetheless available?
I'm also curious about whether the book is available outside the course!
yes! the workbook comes with the course (which is online all the time). the digital retreat is a live supplement. sign up for the waitlist! i've been trying to advocate accommodation for european time zones but there hasn't been enough interest on that side of the globe ☺
Same here!
Yas! Rachel's new video while I was watching your v log from while ago
I just always admire and agree with everything you say. Authentic + creative people are hard to find these days. I'd work for you if I could! You're awesome.
get it girl… keep your art going! ✨
you are and will always be my favorite!
I love you. Thank you for your words.
Been subscribed since your first video! Love you Rachel
“The internet is filled with capitalism” proceeds to promote a $900 ONLINE course. Lol.
capitalism is inherently inevitable and if so, i rather sell myself and my time than some brand
I missed you so much 💕😊
not to make everything about astrology (lol) but sag is the teacher of the zodiac, so rach this was ✨written in the stars for u✨
Okay, but your journey has been phenomenal to observe. Last night I literally watched your Paris vlogs for nostalgia and the pure enjoyment of you shouting "je suis fatigué"
So, to see the new video notification was exciting.
You've remained fluid, whilst giving yourself the room to retreat. It's really special 🙌🏽
Btw, what is the duration of the class? I'd love to enroll, but I live in South Africa, and I'm afraid with the time difference I'll start yelling "je suis fatigué" 😭
this warms my heart and just reminds me so deeply of that part in my life ✨
@@thatschicblog thanks for bring us along 💖
Power to your process 🙌🏽
I SUPPORT YOU
missed you soooo much ahhh 🥹
I’m here early for Rachel content 🙌💖
Thank you, rachel! Seee u soon!