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- be proactive about feeding your brain
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Well said!! 👍🏽
Yum!
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I couldn't agree more. 😂
I need a daily dose. I’m even dreaming about Frankie J. In my dream we had an extensive conversation about Flight of the Conchords! He may becoming part of my inner dialogue. Thanks FJ!
3 years later and this is still some of the most meaningful insight you've shared Frank. What I've noticed more and more as the root issue surrounding my peer group is that nowadays far too many people are on autopilot as it were (and we're still all pretty relatively young too).
That lack of self-awareness, or any conscious participation in your life on what you take in or what you put out, I've seen it affect those around me on a molecular level. That sort of stereotypical "I'm not happy but I won't allow myself to sit with or reflect on those feelings long enough to even realize it" malaise of casual discontent, masking a deeper depression. It can be very difficult to shake people out of.
I finally found someone like me, male version. It is amazing to hear all the things you talk about in this video alone that is 100% me. When I try and talk to other people about this sort of thing they never speak to me again. I'm understanding myself better and the very small % of us... I finally don't feel alone for the first time in my life since 2nd grade knowing/feeling I was different. Thank you for your videos.
This is probably the most important message I've ever heard you make. Curate what you put into your brain. I've met some young folk from the UK and as a sort of boost they'll show people some of the most grotesque things and if you react to it you're not cool. Apparently and I'm like, no. You shouldn't watch this stuff not because you're weak, but because it is bad for you.
I relate so much. And thank you for telling the meaning of life.
Yesssss.....so true. And the young minds are SO impressionable! It's scary...I was one of those young minds, grew up on MTV. Glad I found myself, I woke up. But not before going thru a TON of SHIT. Just happy to be alive, and no longer naive...IF YOU DONT STAND FOR SOMETHING, YOU'LL FALL FOR ANYTHING. TRUE
I will share your message because I totally agree with you. Thanks!💝
You are so thoughtful and insightful.
Seriously an Excellent Point!
This is great advice and is even more apt and relevant after the last couple of years, as I was watching it felt almost spookily prescient.
I have consumed very little mainstream or social media for a while now, when you realise it's manipulative garbage you can't unrealise it.
Thank you so much for feeding my brain
And others
Ty for this Frank
So True! Well said.
Filtering is so important. Guard your mind, guard your heart.
Thanks for closing the door Frank, tho I still kept looking over - you can't win. You still gave us depth.
More people need to see this. Thank you, Frank
Frank James is good brain food.
I don't have a tv so I'm not confronted to those news channels that like to make everthing so dramatic. My parents watch it a lot and I can see how it shapes their view of the world. I used to be so similar to them and now it sometime feels like we live on different planets.
Wow I’ve had the same experience. I used to consume a lot of news along with my parents, and in the past few years I’ve largely stopped paying attention. They still consume so much of it, it’s one of their main topics of conversation. Whenever they bring it up, now it’s like nails on a chalkboard to me.
agreed, i cut out all media five years ago (save for youtube of course) and it makes life so peaceful. i don't even read newspapers. i heard everyone irl commenting on senate hearings for supreme court nominee, but i had to look up news articles.. then i wished i hadn't.
I don’t have tv either. I wonder if this is an INFJ thing? Maybe because we are so sensitive to outside stimuli we eventually have to turn it all off. 🤷🏻♀️
@@Kornhulio18 Point 3, 5, 7, definitely point 8. What made you feel that way? You forgot trolling.. which is just pathetic to do. Same question re: 9 I definitely feel this can happen offline too. Point 3,7, some of point 8, and of course point 9 as we're similar yet different so this is bound to happen it just hurts less with some persons than others -- which can suck!
I feel the same way. Everything my parents discuss is doom and gloom.
I agree with everything you said. It’s very important to be proactive about what we take in It doesn’t always feel good to improve ourselves. I read the Bible daily because it’s good for my soul. There is a lot of entertainment my husband, children and I don’t watch anymore because it glorifies behaviors we don’t want to instill in our children. We don’t want messages of promiscuity or witchcraft in our home. We mainly listen to Christian music. I do need to be more active physically and pay attention to what I’m eating. Thank you for being clean and educational. My daughters love watching your videos and I never worry about what you might say. You have no idea how much I appreciate it.
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Your videos are good enough even the best I've ever seen
This is a pretty accurate description of why I avoid corporate media and obtain most of my news from sources like David Pakman, who is completely transparent about his own bias where it exists and has actual, legitimate criticism of people on both sides of the aisle where relevant.
I don't think it's necessarily constructive to ignore /all/ news or anything, but I do think it's important to be picky about whose commentary you relate to and find authenticity in. Acknowledging that a specific source shares your bias and accepting that on your own terms is really a powerful thing. It's important to be informed for sure, but it's also important to know what bias is going to be inherent in your choice of information.
Great! If only every person could wrap their head around your message. Pick and choose wisely.
maaaaan, i've been preaching the "pay attention to what you feed your brain" for years!! doesn't seem to be working. :( glad SOMEBODY gets it though. lol thanks for putting this out there FJ!
We live in a society.
Your clips are definitely good enough for anyone’s brain 👍
love this video- everything you consume gets into you.
You are so on que about this FJ. And I do agree as well about CZcams being a good place to do to find specific things that are good "food" so to speak for an individual. However, it too, has its dangers as we all are aware and what I sometimes wonder about is how many are misled by the "Jim Jones of CZcams" in their endeavors to find what you are talking about. As INFJs, we don't worry about such, but others aren't so fortunate....Just thinking. I do love listening to you.
I'd like to add a quote here at 7:05 "If you don't read newspaper, you are uninformed. If you read them, you are misinformed." ~Mark Twain
You are so amazing to listen to its like a brain massage no lie nobody gets it but idk thank God for you 🙏 ✨
What a wonderful message. The world needs more people like you. Thank you for giving me hope that not everyone has been sucked into the abyss.
I also think in the same way.
But in the next day i do whatever i like
Amen
I subscribe to Marimba meditation videos, self help, and the Lion Whisperer to mention but a few. I love CZcams. Your not bad either.
The brain is wired toward negativity-so it seeks those articles, clips, etc.
No wonder so many people are depressed zombies dragging themselves along day in and day out.
Someone denied him an oatmeal pie and he got the idea for this video
Very true
Hi!
Paranoia in a relationship is not exclusive to INFJs. I´m INFP and I seem to always be waiting for that moment when something will drop or crack; not sure if it has anything to do with MBTI or just my own past experience, but as I have acknowledged this trend, I´m trying to consciously trust more and it´s kinda scary, but it´s also healthier, I think. Nothing is perfect, after all.
I agree with FJ on feeding our brain with positive information, we need to be critical and responsible about the materials we chose to construct out ideas, perceptions, and emotions with. There is a book I really love by Austin Kleon titled ¨Steal like an Artist¨, there, he explains this simple and sort of obvious idea proposed by Pablo Picasso: ¨Good artists copy, great artists steal.¨ And that basically means that our creative output is made up of all the things that surround us, but this of course, applies to any field, not only creativity...
I´m publicist and it is true that it is mostly vain and manipulative. I mean, there are so many little tricks, data, and tools to permeate someone’s life on a regular day journey at touchpoints in such subtle ways and just mess with their perception of the world and have them vote for Two Typed Timmy for president or buy a teeth whitening paste to sooth your fear of public speaking... I´ve sat through meetings showing the next campaign for making kids but BBQ flavored cookies by dressing up as hot dogs and competing on social media... (not that it´s not funny or entertaining) but, what are we constructing, what is this sowing on society? IDK really...
And people think that is bad to watch a priest teaching us new ways to love
Thoughts are The Most Important things you can put in your brain.
I listened to an 1.5 hr supreme court case oral argument on CZcams. I was pretty proud. I honestly try to learn from CZcams, not just be entertained.
I use facebook for a group I am in. I went through and unfollowed everything but that group. My husband did the same. Now I noticed the ads more. for every 3 posts I get ads on makeup, clothes, weightloss, hair removal etc. My husband gets an ad every 20 posts about cars, engineering and education. It upsets me that I am being bombarded with things to do with body image and he gets things to do with self growth. Furthering on from that, I see it on TV or magazines, people walking down the street, telling me what I need to do to fit in, and be a successful woman in the world... be attractive etc. My husband is getting the same message, that beautiful women do certain things, and dress certain ways. I do not work. I have a house to run with 4 kids. I dont want to waste time, money and energy on trying to fit in with the beauty standards. My husband gives me more attention when I dress up and wear makeup, and this is the sad truth of the world. Not to long ago he should me a fa post about bra clip size is equivalent to the prize size... once again putting a woman worth on her body. Heaven forbid we do the same with a mans package size, but no, men are seen as a whole. AND Dont get me started on adult films and brainwashing.
Yes! This is so accurate. Everything on TV is garbage. As of late, I watch Frank James TV. You verbalize my thoughts.
right on title, right on
I hit like already but I wanted to let you know if you see this comment that this message really blessed me. I'm so thankful for you.
😭😭 I died of laughter when you mentioned being passive and choosing to take the the oatmeal pie, become toothless, riding around on a scooter in Walmart! 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣 I love, love, love your sense of humor, even when you’re not trying to be funny!
This channel is shaping me!
I have Generalized Anxiety Disorder, I have to take breaks from Facebook and everything. Moving out of California helped, too. The people are so wound up and busy, they think that anyone that can’t stand it is “just weak”. It was like taking a crap when we got out of there. I wish big cities didn’t exist.
Discernment.... learning to pick and choose what is good for us and what to stay away from. I love personal growth, it unfortunately makes me come across as an over achiever.
Thanks for the message ✌️
''so the point of my message is: only watch Frank James'' 😂 fine by me ! I wouldn't find a better channel ! 😏 this was an amazing message Frank, and yes your videos are so valuable to us, i'm really glad i found your channel , i'm trying to work on myself taking all the advice you offer and hoping to become a better , happier person just like you did, you inspire me ! so thank you soo much =)
I really appreciate you speaking about this topic. I believe it is crucial for each one of us to take charge of our lives and gain responsibility for what we do on a daily basis. However, I must disagree with your take on the news. I agree that there is a lot of sensationalist news transmitted to the public which add nothing. They are not worthy of our time simply because they do not teach us anything new of importance, they only take time from our day.
But not all newspapers produce meaningless content. I think the media is most often portrayed as manipulative, which isn't always a lie. Even so, there is a lot more to it! We can choose which news we consume and dedicate time to. Instead of choosing to be an avid reader of, let's say, tabloid journalism, we can redirect our attention to news we find meaningful and relevant to the functioning of today's society. And I do believe that there are quality newspapers out there (even if they're not the ones that sell the most) which inform us in a critical and intelligent way about what's happening in the world. Let's not forget why news are important - they provide us with an in-depth analysis of society. History is being made right at our fingertips! I also feel like neglecting the news makes me more of a passive citizen rather than an active one.
The amount of information that is out there can be overwhelming, but if we make an effort to filter it and feed our brain with the stuff that matters, we can enrich ourselves.
ps. I am not advocating that people should read the news even if that's hurting them, their mental health is way more important. But this is how I personally feel about the value of news, I don't think they should solely be labeled as "negative" and ignored; they can serve us if we know how to take advantage of them!
I go to therapy once a week, am in college for human services, and intern at a crisis shelter. I give myself that excuse to use my free time for entertainment purposes cause self-improvement is all I study ok? Lol, but this is a good reminder for me to keep up my news and political fast (which I will be briefly breaking to vote and then hopefully starting again...) You've also reminded that I do better than I thought I did with monitoring influence, which is nice to be able to give myself credit once in a while.
In the midst of covid-19 this couldnt have been better
Very true. My subconscious god must be at play because i didn’t intend to end up in this page. I actually thought this was going to be a repetitive audio program. After reading hi let’s brave new world. A documentary on the schooling system in history. How it was used to condition children for work. After someone brought up the topic of how pink is not actually pink but what society says is so. After thinking about how girls are bought irons and dolls as gifts when they younger to condition them to be obedient to men. After I remember myself actually liking teddies as a kid but being against it as a got older cause “I was a boy”. After coming home from work with the radio on with it blaring with non stop Christmas songs and adverts, as if I should be happy because it’s a specific month. After speaking with a colleague about how he should rethink whether he comes to work for money or whether he comes to work cause that ms they he’s programmed. After countless documentaries on various topics. Perhaps also attributed to working in IT and developing an understanding of programs that are like into the brain and recently artificial intelligence. It’s then that I suddenly clicked that I was living in a social construct. Shut that only took 27 years of my life. To be fair; I didn’t really start thinking after 18 and then only completely segregated media influence about 7 years back. This is what it must take to realise you’ve been living In a box.
Too narfi to correct english.
Missed that documentary I watched about how the plastic manafacturers originally actually came up with the idea of recycling. I guess they figured they could keep on producing plastic longer if the people cleaned up the mess.
NO MORE PORN GUYZ
Shoot, you right!
Hey, Frank.
This makes complete sense, and it actually sounds similar to what I was taught growing up. The ideas of guarding your heart and your mind and consuming things of an edifying nature.
I love music and movies, but one thing that always blows my mind is when people listen to songs they love but have no clue what the lyrics are or what they mean.
It's not like I know the meaning behind every song. Many times the artist leaves it up to audience interpretation, but I just find it kind of scary the idea of letting someone else drive that thought train without questioning it. Same for movies.
Don't get me wrong, I'll take a song without real substance that happens to have an infectious beat from time to time, but for the most part I enjoy digging for meaning. I think it helps me to be more conscious.
Do you set limits for yourself when it comes to TV time or maybe what you're listening to?
I hear what you say about seeking what will help you grow and improve. Lol in part to the bit on maths. To have someone help with that actually would help me greatly!!
You would enjoy watching Bryant Chambers.
Magazines are particularly bad at that. You are bombarded with the message of this is what you're supposed to look like (the funny thing about that the images of the models have been airbrushed, not even the models look like that photo). I was never bothered by that, I don't wear makeup (unless it is an occasion that calls for it), I hate the feel of hair products in my hair, I really don't care about these lotions that are supposedly anti-aging. I don't buy into all the whole beauty industry BS, I'd rather spend my time and money on other things
I stopped tv watching for over 2 years... I do watch dumb snippets on Instagram but that’s the extent of it.. though I 💯 percent agree about music... sometimes I just listen to instrumental just to eliminate the molding.
Absolutely loved this video Frank! ❤ You are the best motivator.
Being passive and consuming useless news, celebrity lives, mainstream media was the horrible thing I did to myself. It made me lose my personal identity , passions and morals.
One really has to brainwash themselves in order to set your faculties free from realm of hatred and materialism to create something meaningful for yourself .
Sensory overload drains us more than we realize. As you will remove yourself from mainstream news and media , it becomes harder to talk to friends and family who've chosen to remain passive. You will feel this urge to get back to the feeding spiral of social media ( for me). Don't give up, stay vigilant . You will eventually find people who are on the same path . I am working on this path. It's tough but ultimately self satisfying to know you are on the pursuit of betterment.
This man is right
That was awesome!! Amen! Preach it, Brother Frank!!👏👏👏🙏🙏🙌🙌💕💕💕Nailed it!
Above all else, guard your heart for it is the well-spring of life. -Psalm 4:23
I love this video and it’s message, I know it’s goofy to post on an old video, but this is like like somebody’s in the bed or on top of it there’s something weird moving…
Or do I just have a crappy phone. I could just have a crappy phone.
It's not what you're eating, it's what's eating you.
Oh btw Frank in the 14thC they had the Black Plague to deal with, as well as infected wounds, death in childbirth, death in childhood, death in battle, death from famine....
Frank thank you so much for making these videos. You're a breath of fresh air in this crazy mixed up world. God bless you.
Oatmeal pie?! 🥧 I have never heard of oatmeal pie, recipe please!!
Haha, love the title! This is so true. Comparing to how it was back in human history, the amount of information we receive everyday is obscene. Two years ago I felt that my emotional state was negatively affected by all of the bad news through media, so I had to limit my intake of news. Although I seldomly check the news these days the important news somehow find their way to me anyway. It can be either through background noise or when talking to other people.
I also find that yoga has helped me get some distance to the messages from different sources, and when I found yoga I soon found the idea of minimalism. That also helped me with the scattered-mind-symptoms :)
Thanks for your videos Frank! They are always very interesting.
I don't have any social media anymore becouse I was waisting life time on it and it was making my anxiety so much worse, that I'm surpriese how long I lasted on it. But I can't even not see the news because I need it for school, so that sucks a bit.
To anyone reading this, have a nice day person.
Well presented, perhaps 1 of your Very Best vids, ever. Relevant, true, obvious & a current issue of reality. Btw, your body language screams of Honesty.
Fuck yes this is such an important message
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That's why I left Facebook nearly 3.5 years ago and have since left Twitter too. Leaving Twitter = reading 2 or 3 books of my choosing a week.
This is all so true. I used to consume a lot of news because it was what my parents did. It was a frequent topic of conversation in the house. Since I’ve been on my own, I’ve largely stopped paying attention. I realized the news was not helping me develop empathy for people that have different viewpoints from me. I could see my parents were spending most of their day making fun of people who view the world differently. Even though I mostly still agree with on the big issues, I don’t think that’s a healthy way to orient your brain. I still pay attention to some news, but in general basically all of my entertainment choices the past few years have been with the purpose of developing empathy and understanding for all different kinds of people. I feel like I’m in a much healthier place now as a result.
Aww man, I gotta give up my oatmeal pie?? 😜😂 So true, all that stuff! I would hope that everyone when they get to a certain age, would reach that realization. Although nowadays, it's getting harder the more bombarded we are. Ugh!👍💜
Great video! One elder where we worship put it this way, “What you take in effects how you think, how you think effects how you feel, and how you feel effects what you DO.”
This thought was based on 1 Corinthians 15:33 “Bad association spoils useful habits.”
Thank you so much for making valuable content that helps us to be better people!
I think we tend to consume what reinforces our biases and attitudes. Consuming things which challenge our cognitive schemas can be stressful and certainly unpleasant and ultimately further entrenches us in our mindset. Nature documentaries are good, always. 😂 Retirement is tough. Hobbies are necessary to divert our attention from bullshit.
Life is more difficult, but then again one needs to adjust or customize choices of living lifestyle to the best interest. And this way maybe one will be happier.
Oh by the way one of my better choices is Frank James. So that my choice.😊☺😆
Interesting video ! And I guess the same goes with people. If you're surrounded by people that always confronts you to what you dislike or disapprove, it's actually hard to follow your "position" and, if so, a certain positivity or a certain mindset you'd like to keep.
Yup
In a way, this kind of WAS an INFJ paranoia video.
LOL oh man you're right
I think you should have a conversation with yourself about truth and how you view yourself in the world. You'll have to do much more if you want to do what's right. Take time for yourself, hang on, you have to go deep. Be the best person you can be Frank James, your power will be yours.
100 % agree with all of this ! Thank you for addressing this topic and for putting quality, thought provoking, character-building content on CZcams .
Me siento tan comprendida justo ahora que quisiera abrazar a Frank y darle gracias por existir
Frank James, you speak the TRUTH! I don't even notice it anymore, but media still plays a HUGE role in my life, with Instagram impacting me the most. I think I need to do a purge of my Instagram and unfollow anything that is toxic.
Bill Hicks covered it in the 80s. I say the same stuff.
I'm glad your videos are there to fill my brain. You have helped me in ways you never would have expected to have helped people.
How would all other 15 personality types talk about this issue? 😁
Great advice!
Frank james you are good for my brain.
Im only watching your videos for the rest of my lifeeee.😂 ly man
-fellow INFJ ♥️
Thanks, FJ! Always great to get a new video, even if it isn't what you planned!
The way you speak of oatmeal pies convinces me you'd be horrified by my diet.
This is why i watch your videos, you got that healthy midset that i want to have, and by watching your videos, i can see myself growing and improving as a person. So thank you so much Frank for sharing your thoughts and advice to us, it really helps me a lot to understand myself and be humble.
i can't believe 4 years and this video only gets 27k views....
You are quite prophetic, you nailed the motive of the news and media of this past year long before it happened. I hope more people wake up to how toxic constant news consumption is.
loved this! I definitely have some issues with social media even though I know it's just wasted time. it's highly addictive.
Don't get stuck into matrix, be aware and eyes wide open.
It's very honest to make a video about how we have to be careful watching videos. That's why I keep watching your content and I'm deeply honoured to be part of this, to receive a little piece of your thoughts. Thanks a lot, Mr. James, you're a precious gem!
A friend of mine recently gave me a fridge magnet that said ‘this is your world - shape it or someone else will’. Your post just reminded me of this again - not just about shaping my own world, but thinking about what I let into it in the first place. I’ve got a bad habit of being a bit of an emotional sponge and guess I need to start soaking up the good stuff for a change. Thanks Frank!
Hell yeah. I love this video. I have been trying to articulate this to so many people and it just doesn’t get through to most people. They just take what I’m saying as some hippy new age concepts but they don’t actually see the root of what I’m saying. I’m grateful for people like you and in this comment section who also feel this way.
I'm so glad youtube recommended you.
I'm watching all of your video's now. I agree with you so much, it's weird, it's nice.
I will let your videos help my brain grow and improve. I’m so glad I found your channel you are so intelligent and profound.