Why Your Life Feels So Dull And Empty

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  • A short story of a grandpa's wisdom on life.
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    Hey, I'm Cole Hastings. I'm a vegan athlete/content creator with a passion for videography/video editing, among other things. I try to help people through sharing my experiences and evolution through life.
    my life feels dull and meaningless, my life feels so boring, i hate my life, my life feels empty and meaningless, life sucks, life is so hard, life is so unfair

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  • @AhmetKaan
    @AhmetKaan Před 2 lety +5126

    You'll watch an entire Netflix show even when the first episodes are slow and boring just because someone told you "it gets better." *But what if you looked at your goals like that and watched your life get better instead?*

    • @dhrutube
      @dhrutube Před 2 lety +107

      underrated comment here

    • @sauravsharma2617
      @sauravsharma2617 Před 2 lety +79

      Wow what a statement bro

    • @niczil0603
      @niczil0603 Před 2 lety +35

      My man!! I remember unsubscribing your channel when you were at 1k or so cuz I was kinda tired of all the self help stuff on my YT. Really love seeing your progess now. Keep going man 👏🏼

    • @diegocardona8632
      @diegocardona8632 Před 2 lety +8

      Yeah, talks about Breaking Bad. Those not so hype moments or "boring" are whats makes the HYPE and beautifull moments, beautifull

    • @imdoinbttrthnu
      @imdoinbttrthnu Před 2 lety +20

      😩… no I don’t. I fast forward until things look good or start watching whatever it is a few Episodes in. I’ll go back and rewatch the beginning IF it captured me from where I picked up at, especially if i end up watching until the end of it😆. I should’ve known anxiety issues were rising when I started reading books from the end. I just gotta know what’s going to happen!! Then I can go back and calmly start from the beginning.

  • @miraculousfanyt
    @miraculousfanyt Před 2 lety +311

    Once school is over your life changes forever.
    Since then I'm low key depressed.

    • @Trisof88
      @Trisof88 Před rokem +68

      Move from the education trade to the slave trade. Very depressing

    • @charmsly9506
      @charmsly9506 Před 3 měsíci

      My biggest fear.​@@Trisof88

    • @jd9720
      @jd9720 Před 2 měsíci +15

      School sucked aswell tho 😂

    • @NiaRiggins
      @NiaRiggins Před 2 měsíci +2

      @@Trisof88sir the slave trade is a very sensitive and triggering topic please don’t joke about it when this topic comes up it should be done properly

    • @Ha7yde
      @Ha7yde Před 2 měsíci +4

      ⁠@@NiaRiggins he wasn't making a joke out of it

  • @gl1ch854
    @gl1ch854 Před 2 lety +1061

    For those who are alone, who have nobody in life, and those who don't fit in because they are different: "The one who follows the crowd will usually go no further than the crowd. Those who walk alone are likely to find themselves in places no one has ever been before". - Albert Einstein

    • @dividebyzero6722
      @dividebyzero6722 Před 2 lety +44

      Still waiting to go that place

    • @gl1ch854
      @gl1ch854 Před 2 lety +15

      @@dividebyzero6722 could say the same... hang in there buddy :)

    • @modernlion2372
      @modernlion2372 Před rokem +25

      I completely understand and empathize with that quote and many others by famous intelligent people. It's rough though, the loneliness alone is enough to make many insane.

    • @black8824
      @black8824 Před rokem +3

      @@modernlion2372 i’m crying

    • @MK-be7os
      @MK-be7os Před rokem

      0❤î

  • @OmnicollectiveCreativity
    @OmnicollectiveCreativity Před 2 lety +347

    So the moral is: To understand life, understand the full expression of every known human emotion without judgement or shame of its existence.

    • @hannahmiller5515
      @hannahmiller5515 Před rokem +8

      Sorry I know your comment is from long ago..i was thinking, what you said is connected to how people relate to the story of Jesus Christ..someone perfect goes through the range of human expression and while highly imperfect is still perfect

    • @SubIfYouAreAgainstSocialism
      @SubIfYouAreAgainstSocialism Před rokem +1

      @@hannahmiller5515 that's a nice correlation

    • @believer431
      @believer431 Před 11 měsíci +3

      Christ be praised

  • @christinetirichkin
    @christinetirichkin Před 2 lety +1650

    This is exactly what I needed today. Keep doing what you're doing.

    • @ColeHastings
      @ColeHastings  Před 2 lety +62

      I will. Thanks for watching

    • @Joshtel.
      @Joshtel. Před 2 lety +5

      @@ColeHastings thank you for doing this

    • @trackrunner6033
      @trackrunner6033 Před 2 lety +4

      Cole Hastings, start putting your faith to God. If you're a sensitive man, trust me brother this ain't no work of casualty. The Lord wants to save your soul.
      There's a text in the bible that says in Psalm, "Even though my father and mother leave me, with everything God shall help me." I still invite you to visit this church called La Luz Del Mundo or The Light Of The World Church.
      Put your burden and he shall help you.
      Maybe the one girl who actually values you is there. Trust me bro, in my church, you will be loved

    • @TheBanana93
      @TheBanana93 Před 2 lety +14

      @@trackrunner6033 Oh for goodness sake. He is happy without all the god mumbo jumbo stop pushing it onto people. If it makes you happy then yeah go for it but I am sick of you religious folk forcing it on people!

    • @fuzzypanda1684
      @fuzzypanda1684 Před rokem

      So...I should keep drinking and numbing myself? Lol nah j/k.

  • @BlakeP16
    @BlakeP16 Před 2 lety +1673

    Dude I will be straight up with you. I was starting to become disappointed because I felt you were running out of ideas in the channel, as if my opinions matter. I would make my mind up before I even watched the videos. But this one. THIS video is, in my opinion, one of your best videos to date. I think it will resonate with a huge amount of people, especially in their teens and early twenties. Thank you, keep doing what you’re doing

    • @ColeHastings
      @ColeHastings  Před 2 lety +187

      Means a lot. Thank you Blake.

    • @kevintowers8006
      @kevintowers8006 Před 2 lety +6

      @Cole Hastings cole great video keep it up and stay safe.

    • @MichaelKeaveneyYouTube
      @MichaelKeaveneyYouTube Před 2 lety +56

      I disagree, I think his videos are as consistent as ever. This is especially good, though.

    • @rafaelduarte5567
      @rafaelduarte5567 Před 2 lety +5

      @@ColeHastings Literraly I clicked in this video and thought I would close 10 seconds after, I watched it all. Opened my mind. Thank you :)

    • @BrainyExpress13
      @BrainyExpress13 Před 2 lety

      TOTALLY AGREE!! Outstanding video!! So much truth to it

  • @TheMagicCrafter
    @TheMagicCrafter Před 2 lety +356

    "He who binds to himself a joy, does the winged life destroy. He who kisses the joy as it flies, lives in eternity's sunrise" - William Blake
    I had my heart broken by my best friend recently. I've been in such a dark place. He was the only friend I had, so there's really nobody to turn to for support during this time, other than family. On top of losing two relationships in one, I've had some rather scary medical issues come about that still have not been resolved (despite numerous Dr. Appts). I've been down. Really down.
    But, I've been trying to climb out of this dark pit. I'm still not out, but I've recently managed to shift my perspective (on some days) to think in the way you've told us about in this video (prior to watching it). It's been helpful.
    Thank you for sharing this story. It serves as a great reminder to live life for the sake of living it- not merely chasing a desired outcome. Thank you for this 🖤

    • @danijelaleksi7130
      @danijelaleksi7130 Před 2 lety +4

      I hope things are better for you now. And if not, you still have their rest of your life :)

    • @yarian6727
      @yarian6727 Před 2 lety +3

      I also got my heart broken by my best friend :(

    • @wifefromfinland
      @wifefromfinland Před 5 měsíci

      I've been so down and low, for a great part of my life, I feel like I'm addicted to feeling miserable and Worthless, any whiff of happiness and joy, does not feel natural or deserved. It feels fake af. Now after losing my ex woman and kids to another man, I thought that was it for me. Now I'm with a new, more attractive and intelligent woman, I fell in love.. like never before.. it felt great and yes I was super happy, now I'm back to the miserable part of life again. I guess like rapper Gangstar said "Ex to the Next" 😮😮😮

    • @wifefromfinland
      @wifefromfinland Před 5 měsíci

      I've been so down and low, for a great part of my life, I feel like I'm addicted to feeling miserable and Worthless, any whiff of happiness and joy, does not feel natural or deserved. It feels fake af. Now after losing my ex woman and kids to another man, I thought that was it for me. Now I'm with a new, more attractive and intelligent woman, I fell in love.. like never before.. it felt great and yes I was super happy, now I'm back to the miserable part of life again. I guess like rapper Gangstar said "Ex to the Next" 😮😮😮

  • @tamegaming1768
    @tamegaming1768 Před 2 lety +197

    This might be the most profound heartfelt video you've ever made. I'm in tears 😭

    • @ColeHastings
      @ColeHastings  Před 2 lety +8

      That means so much. Really glad it moved you

  • @Kevin-tw4uw
    @Kevin-tw4uw Před 2 lety +789

    Damn Cole I quit my job yesterday because of the stress and dullness my life had taken on sat here alone depressed worried and watching this vide gave me a sense of relief because I know this is just a part of a full story being written and this is what it really means to experience life.

    • @yankrasnou8289
      @yankrasnou8289 Před 2 lety +23

      Keep fighting 💪

    • @terxiu
      @terxiu Před 2 lety +8

      you’ve got this man

    • @JedanLeba
      @JedanLeba Před 2 lety +8

      you can really do it kevin

    • @Bajarangbal
      @Bajarangbal Před rokem +1

      what do you do now

    • @LuckYT
      @LuckYT Před rokem +2

      I hope you're living life to the fullest now 🙏

  • @lordkent8143
    @lordkent8143 Před 2 lety +570

    Your grandfather is an inspiration for all young men out there, lost, average, and down on their luck in life. So relatable and wise. All in all, we just gotta power through struggles and keep on making the best of life for ourselves.

    • @ColeHastings
      @ColeHastings  Před 2 lety +261

      This is actually a fictional story I wrote, but if I ever got to know my grandpa before he died, I'd hope he'd tell me something like this.

    • @TheBanana93
      @TheBanana93 Před 2 lety +17

      @@ColeHastings It shows you how damn good of a story you wrote. I geniunly thought this is what your grandpa told you. The fact that it came out of your head is crazy! Imagine how wise you will be when you are 92. Cole Hastings The Oracle

    • @Ballerz_Shorts
      @Ballerz_Shorts Před 2 lety +2

      Well not just grandfathers but for me my uncle really inspired me and shaped my character

    • @ConsciousMomprener
      @ConsciousMomprener Před rokem

      Thanks. I believe talking about these matters going to change the world. My experience with boredom and being uncontent is slightly different though. I just shared on my channel how I cope with boredom

  • @theknife69
    @theknife69 Před rokem +71

    Life is so boring that i can actually predict what people will say

    • @maicon_prudente
      @maicon_prudente Před 3 měsíci +17

      And I'll say more... it's so boring that it gets to the point where it's also possible to predict behaviors, that is, everything is predictable and exhausting.

    • @spacekid3454
      @spacekid3454 Před 2 měsíci +5

      @@maicon_prudente so real for that bro

    • @JoshenBits
      @JoshenBits Před 2 měsíci

      @@maicon_prudente If life was a video game, that means you are stuck on level 1-1. Living inside your own head will keep you there. Be present and you'll get to experience the rest of the game. Who knows what's going to happen? Exciting, isnt it?.

  • @biancabrassard-peck1959
    @biancabrassard-peck1959 Před rokem +67

    this made me cry. For the past few months, I have felt so stuck on my life. I felt like life was so boring and everyday felt like the same. This video truly reminded me that all these emotions and experiences was what it means to be alive. Thank you

  • @joshebreo9657
    @joshebreo9657 Před 2 lety +423

    This is arguably the greatest video you made! The narrative itself would win an award for how good it is

    • @ColeHastings
      @ColeHastings  Před 2 lety +23

      Thank you so much

    • @leinaddnalkrik9009
      @leinaddnalkrik9009 Před rokem +4

      I'd go even further to say this is the greatest video I've ever seen on CZcams. 🥲

    • @ConsciousMomprener
      @ConsciousMomprener Před rokem

      Thanks. I believe talking about these matters going to change the world. My experience with boredom and being uncontent is slightly different though. I just shared on my channel how I cope with boredom

  • @Dylan-ve9jb
    @Dylan-ve9jb Před 2 lety +356

    I don't usually comment on videos, but I have to say, this video really struck a chord with my soul. For a lot of my life, I've tried to avoid pain, discomfort, failure, all of the things that we often deem negative. I didn't always know it but at times I'd carry this hopeless energy around with myself because of the negative things that we as humans go through in life. But with bad times there are also good times. It is important to acknowledge and embrace both, because there is beauty in both. There will be days filled with laughter, smiles, and success, but there will also be days filled with sadness and anxiety, days where we fail and we struggle. But courageous and brave is what we become when we move forward despite our failures and fears. That is what it means to experience life. Great work Cole.

  • @Akaria.Luvs1
    @Akaria.Luvs1 Před 4 měsíci +32

    I literally cried in class yesterday. Of course no one noticed cause I hide it that easily, but yesterday was such a hard day for me. By science I was literally exhausted…and I couldn’t deal with it anymore.
    My days feel like a repeated heck over and over again. Idk what to do anymore.

    • @agent_maybe
      @agent_maybe Před 2 měsíci

      Bro be strong. I went the same exact thing as you. But that's how life is bro

    • @kazuki3651
      @kazuki3651 Před 2 měsíci

      Dude, I knew exactly what you're going through.
      Develop a vision who do you want to be 1 year from now? What do you want to feel to be you?
      With me, I want my life to feel like a game. You make progress, you do quest, you level up... Now you have a direction, you have something look forward to.

    • @kcbluebutterfly2182
      @kcbluebutterfly2182 Před 2 měsíci +1

      ​@@penice150yearsago some people can't even get out of bed, eat, shower.

    • @konjzhira_q
      @konjzhira_q Před 2 měsíci

      Same here 😢 wanna be friends? Because i hardly need someone talk each other who know the same pain of mine
      Wanna be friends?

    • @konjzhira_q
      @konjzhira_q Před 2 měsíci +1

      ​@@kcbluebutterfly2182yes, you're right😢

  • @ayodejiaina5315
    @ayodejiaina5315 Před rokem +17

    i'll cherish these words forever.
    Fail hard and fail more often, try everything you can, fall in love, get your heart broken, scream, cry, get angry and be happy, see as much of the world as you can and then gain stability and settle down, make friends and lose them, lose everything then gain everything back. Whatever makes you feel alive, do that and do it until your hands bleed, and as soon as it no longer fulfills you, then move on to the next thing no matter what anyone else tells you that you should be doing. This world is going to try to put you into a box, it's going to distract you with many things to make it seem like life is a monotonous clock that ticks to the same tune each day, and that would make it seem like life isn't the most inexplicably beautiful, unpredictable and wonderous creation that we can conceptualize with our limited mind.
    Thank you for this cole

  • @TheDhammaHub
    @TheDhammaHub Před 2 lety +209

    The human mind adapts to everything when we don't actively work against it... a bit of meditation each day can bring back a lot of the "color" to life

    • @formodius
      @formodius Před 2 lety +7

      Imma meditate rn man , thanks for the motivation

    • @colasrtney
      @colasrtney Před 2 lety

      @@formodius The waking up app normally charges, but it's free to anyone that asks and you don't even have to give a reason. It's what I've been using.

    • @mentiquebakabila4254
      @mentiquebakabila4254 Před 2 lety +2

      But I still feel like crap since pandemic started, haven’t had any really good emotion in almost 2 years and I’m not exaggerating

    • @scout0487
      @scout0487 Před 2 lety +2

      @@mentiquebakabila4254 same with me man, it’s been a tough couple years. But I haven’t given up yet tho

    • @Peanuts76
      @Peanuts76 Před 2 lety +1

      @@mentiquebakabila4254 same dude, i know what's my problem, but just don't have motivation

  • @noahg.668
    @noahg.668 Před 2 lety +124

    It's only when your at your lowest point, can you really feel what it's like to feel high off life- damn I felt that .

    • @tara7206
      @tara7206 Před 11 měsíci +2

      that dopamine hit at the onset of extreme uncertainty

  • @ericcooper575
    @ericcooper575 Před 2 lety +23

    I’m literally crying watching this it gave me a good look on the true beauty of life and what it all really means thank you

  • @limario1920
    @limario1920 Před rokem +11

    this video was absolutely amazing. i'm crying near the end - but im happy. this is what it means to be alive. drowning in the depths, then letting out emotions, and finally being offered a helping hand. then you're back up again, smiling.

  • @cozypilgrim8530
    @cozypilgrim8530 Před 2 lety +54

    @ 7:56 "Because you don't have the courage to go after it." That line hit me harder than I thought it would. What a wonderful story, Cole! Truly a parable for people my age (20s) and those in their late teens. Thank you, Cole!

  • @MDobri-sy1ce
    @MDobri-sy1ce Před 2 lety +43

    This is sadly a reality for me this year spending it out without my grandma but the parts of the story that applies to him is the odd jobs, travelling, and loosing loved ones. He did learn how to cut hair though but he got joy from learning, connecting with people, and took many chances.

  • @dan.timonea596
    @dan.timonea596 Před 2 lety +8

    When a video makes you cry, you know it did a good job. Evoking emotion is the best way to get a message across and to make sure it sticks!

  • @drew5884
    @drew5884 Před 2 lety +15

    This video had a huge impact on me, I was in bed just laying down not feeling it all and boom this video pops up and got me right out of bed and gave the motivation I was lacking today. Thanks so much cole your really helping man.

  • @johnforte699
    @johnforte699 Před 2 lety +19

    Dude I actually cried watching this, it's so relatable. Thank you so much Cole, I've been watching your videos for some time now and I always get a lesson from them

  • @robsilver369
    @robsilver369 Před 2 lety +95

    This is officially the first time i have ever commented on a video of any kind. I been watching your videos for a few months now. Im a grown man and this story made tears. You sir are a very creative. I related to this story on so many levels. I feel the need to tell you to keep on doing what you are doing, our new generations need leaders like you. Keep up the fantastic work! Subscribed 🤘😎🤘

    • @ColeHastings
      @ColeHastings  Před 2 lety +7

      Thank you so much Rob. That truly means a lot

  • @fittlea8248
    @fittlea8248 Před 2 lety +25

    Its amazing to see how much your editing and storytelling skills improve throughout these past few months.

  • @Mr.Murphy2802
    @Mr.Murphy2802 Před 2 lety +20

    Is it bad that im not even 18 yet I feel this exact same feeling? I feel like I myself am trapped inside a box and fear expanding. I fear rejection, pain, embarrassment, failure, I rarely ever feel the true taste of pure failure, but not the pure taste of success either. I feel as if everything I do is half baked, never perfected to a standard despite how much effort I feel I put into those things. I dont know if im lazy, burnt out or just not enjoying what I do. Its real reassuring but depressing at the same time to know im not the only one who feels like this

    • @jayanthkaruturi9640
      @jayanthkaruturi9640 Před 10 měsíci

      Hey! Im 20 and I feel the same way some times, but honestly? I think everyone's kind of half-assing life tbh. Noone really knows what we're doing, no matter how much of a facade we put up sometimes, we're always kinda just doing what we can, as flawed and imperfect as it is, and seeing where it takes us :)

    • @Mr.Murphy2802
      @Mr.Murphy2802 Před 10 měsíci +3

      @@jayanthkaruturi9640 as a now 18 year old looking back at this comment a year ago makes me realise how far I've come. I took the risk of taking a serious relationship and its paid off, I got through college and am aspiring to University (UK resident here) and I plan to start yhe gym and learn how to cook

  • @KNDCHV
    @KNDCHV Před 2 lety +81

    When he was telling the story about his failures I said to myself: "Yep, to fail means to live. I have to fail hard in order to feel something".

  • @ThatPicture1
    @ThatPicture1 Před 2 lety +151

    "This is what it means to experience life" hits me really hard. I gotta remember this. when I'm feeling anxious, to not fear and take everything life has to give. The ups and the downs. Thank you. I subscribed!

  • @dboysniper2254
    @dboysniper2254 Před 2 lety +5

    Really needed this video, felt like I’ve hit the most rock bottom moments of my life the past few months, but I always feel like it’s my first time actually living. Breaking out of my comfort zone, losing everything has made me realize how important life is

  • @brrrahhh1575
    @brrrahhh1575 Před 2 lety +6

    I was at one of the lowest points I’ve ever been, doubting myself, feeling down, and much more today. This video helped me get back up man I needed this thank you

  • @tylerkoroma2824
    @tylerkoroma2824 Před 2 lety +23

    Yooo Cole really read my mind. I’ve been stuck in this position for the past few months. I felt like I lost all sense of life and I’m only 18. Sometimes I feel like I’ll continue to be stuck in this downward path.
    After watching this, I’m starting to really think that Life is really beautiful and that even though we only have one life in this world, I should experience it to fullest until very end. Once again excellent vid Cole💪🏾🔥.

  • @jasonjw2006
    @jasonjw2006 Před 2 lety +36

    I won't lie, I've been pretty down in the dumps for months. I've tried talking to friends, talking once to a one time counsellor, hell I tried taking larger than recommended drugs in the hopes that I'd start to truly suffer and even tried suicide once. But then when I remembered that a friend once recommended you, I decided to watch this specific video, and honestly, this was a greater help than I'd ever received from anyone. I nearly cried several times, I laughed at the boy's inability to grasp the grandpa's words at first, and I was drawn towards the grandpa's words and story for the entire time. This could be the turning point that I needed. Thank you, very very much :')

    • @ColeHastings
      @ColeHastings  Před 2 lety +8

      wow.....that means a lot to me. thank you for sharing this, im sure this will be the turning point for you

    • @julianp9671
      @julianp9671 Před 11 měsíci

      How are you now?

  • @smokingbeetles5793
    @smokingbeetles5793 Před rokem +11

    I need a grandpa like this in my life. Thanks for posting this.

  • @tylermullgrav9834
    @tylermullgrav9834 Před 2 lety +55

    “You don’t have the faintest clue what’s out there, because you don’t have the courage to go after it.”
    That destroyed me…

    • @hannahmiller5515
      @hannahmiller5515 Před rokem +1

      Idk what context you were thinking about a yr ago when you wrote your comment. It might not be relevant to you. I just felt strongly to say this. choosing to go or not go after something doesn't have to be about courage. No one else can love your life or feel your pain or die your death, so make decisions around your personal preferences, risk benefit assessment, curiosity, authentic/feeling of ease. "you can have anything but not everything" etc. Sometimes it's truly best not to have the faintest clue what's out there, because it's a Pandora's box that leads to irreversible negative events. Yes people are resilient and can potentially have a positive mindset afterwards, but there are so many people who have slipped through the cracks and we don't get to hear their stories or perspectives because they didn't get their inspirational ending. Preventing suffering is better than easing the suffering that's already there. There's a balance between taking informed calculated risks, tried and true strategies, risks according to your own perspective, and risks according to other people's advice. Whatever you do let it be authentic for your path

    • @tylermullgrav9834
      @tylermullgrav9834 Před rokem +1

      @@hannahmiller5515 thanks for the good advice. The context when I wrote that was that I felt bored in the job I had. I had graduated from college and felt stuck. My art career hadn’t taken off like my classmates had and I felt like nothing in comparison. I was in a job with a boss I didn’t like, and none of my coworkers stayed long enough to really become friends, so even though some of the other people in the store liked me I had nothing in common with them so I felt alienated. I started to get trapped in a cycle of shame and self pity, and that stifled my creativity. My old friends from
      High school were busy with their own lives too. Since then I’ve left that job and my childhood home in Florida to move in with my aunt and cousins in Nevada. I’m still trying to adapt since I just got here a week ago, but at least I’m in a new place with lots of new experiences to be had. I haven’t given up on my dream of being an artist either. I’m still working on my webcomic, and though I haven’t had any prestigious illustration work yet what matters is that I’m still passionate about comics. Maybe I was being too hard on myself at the time and I appreciate the compassion you have in your response. I hope you achieve your dreams one day as well 🤗

    • @borg386
      @borg386 Před rokem

      Easy to say...harder to do.

  • @rife133
    @rife133 Před 2 lety +13

    The story about the grandpa really hits home, I was really close to my grandpa too, he was a great man. Passed away last year.

  • @maheshk1465
    @maheshk1465 Před 2 lety +20

    Following your channel for a few months and watching all the new videos , I can say that this is your best work out there . We all are imperfect . It is through failures and experiences that we learn things and start to appreciate this beautiful life . Thank you for this video.

  • @sandrapopovic2494
    @sandrapopovic2494 Před 2 lety +7

    I couldn't see this video at a better time than now, and I truly thank you for the work you do. I've gone through so many drastic life changes within the last few months and I have been stuck in a rut, feeling depressed, anxious, and very disconnected from myself. Before these changes, I had a similar perspective on life as you described in the video, and I somehow lost it when life began to test me more. This video reminded me of the excitement, and appreciation I had for life when I felt my best and showed me it's still possible to feel that same way now, despite the negative emotions I've been feeling. The beauty in life is not just found in the most positive and happy days, but also in the days we struggle, as the days we struggle leads to the most growth.

  • @crxzy3000
    @crxzy3000 Před 2 lety +24

    I've been feeling so empty and anxious. This is the reminder we all need. Experience life! Awesome video, thanks Cole.

    • @No_one_cares_about_Ukraine
      @No_one_cares_about_Ukraine Před 26 dny

      Let me guess. You still feel this way and nothing changed

    • @crxzy3000
      @crxzy3000 Před 24 dny

      @@No_one_cares_about_Ukraine Haha you're so funny and pessimistic. I have never felt so alive!! You really need to get a life!! LOL

  • @ruthlessfilms2023
    @ruthlessfilms2023 Před 2 lety +10

    i dont know what to think. my uncle just passed today, and its been extremely hard and this videos timing is so unreal it feels like everything that happened in the past months has lead me to this exact moment. thank you for this video.

  • @TheWIldGoose27
    @TheWIldGoose27 Před 8 měsíci +5

    My grandfather recently passed away a few months ago and this really spoke to me thank you from the bottom of my heart...

  • @luckyleo88
    @luckyleo88 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for this video. I have been in a constant state of existential crisis in the last 2 years, not knowing why I'm feeling like this and no one can understand. But this is life and I embrace it fully now. I ever so grateful for content like this. I am becoming more aware and conscious of my surroundings, easing off things and people I cannot change and lastly, making sure I make the most out of every moment before my time is up.
    Blessings and good vibrations to everyone out there.

  • @shreyasbyndoor56
    @shreyasbyndoor56 Před 2 lety +3

    That teared me up bro. What a beautiful video. You’re killing it Cole!

  • @fuzzypanda1684
    @fuzzypanda1684 Před rokem +9

    I'm closing in on 40, and this is what I've learned: You will absolutely start believing in the simulation theory, because no matter how talented you are at something, how much work and effort you put into your goals, you'll get absolutely nowhere. Meanwhile you'll watch people with far less talent and ambition casually attain levels of success that you'll never know. The harder you work, the worse your results seem to get.
    Finally, you decide to stop trying so hard and let the universe provide the path forward. However, while other people who do this have their paths provided for them, you will find no path, and your decision to stop pushing and going after what you want will uncouple you from the tiny bit of leverage you had.
    In the end, you'll have no path forward and be left completely alone, knowing that everyone you've ever known, from the talented and driven to the lazy and unmotivated, have all attained far more success than you with far less effort.
    At that point you'll just give up and run out the clock, confident that when your time comes, you'll wake up in the simulation chair and decide that yeah, the "Nightmare" difficulty setting really is impossible.

    • @_quixote
      @_quixote Před rokem +3

      We don't live in a simulation

    • @fuzzypanda1684
      @fuzzypanda1684 Před rokem +1

      @quixote I don't know man, I never used to take it seriously, but I'm not sure how else to explain much of what happens in the world.

    • @Ashley-xb1dz
      @Ashley-xb1dz Před 9 měsíci

      Bad stuff happens in life, but the best thing to prove against a simulation is "I think therefore I am." Look into what that means. It's hard to move forward as you are conditioned and conditioning yourself but a fair amount of people were able to improve and become celebrities in their old age. You can too, it's very possible.

  • @maxusgaming4871
    @maxusgaming4871 Před rokem +7

    I shed a tear after this video! Not experiencing life , staying in your bubble will result in the constant feeling of idleness, I'm 19 and I'm guilty of this in almost every metric.The embarassment,rejection, sadness, failures all things I try to avoid, but should be walking to experience life

  • @HelloWorld_Coding364
    @HelloWorld_Coding364 Před 2 lety +3

    wow you nail(actually inspire) me exactly why I still feel so dull and empty for myself at my early 30+, I got something across my mind at the later part of video. you are a good story teller Cole!

  • @morgames5232
    @morgames5232 Před 2 lety +7

    This video was amazing… it really got me thinking about life and how it really is what you make it. Each day matters and is worth living you just need to see the potential and value to every day! Thank you for allowing me to see a more positive outlook and I’ve saved this video because I know there will be times I could really use it to remind myself life is worth living.

  • @culzxe414
    @culzxe414 Před 2 lety +5

    I just listened to this video while doing art. It's amazing how you wrote that story. I easily acknowledge almost all of it.
    I was that dull boy like that before, but my encounters and keeping myself alive to be better led me to awaken my vision to everything. Realizing all of it at the age of 20 is really achieving, like I conquered myself for the struggles I've gone through for several years.

  • @Tripp-E
    @Tripp-E Před 2 lety +13

    You definetly know how to make someone realise things in such a short period of time ✅ Thank you Cole for sharing your expiriances being vulnerable to help people understand all of this as soon as possible thank you for making this content availible to everybody I am thankful for what you do what ever this is really worth to you but with all my respect THANK YOU 🙏

  • @youmini28
    @youmini28 Před rokem +2

    Thank you for sharing this. Very powerful message. I realise how much I try to avoid feeling bad but in turn that makes me feel worse. I feel much more inspired to go out and experience.

  • @danifarago213
    @danifarago213 Před 2 lety

    This made me cry in the best way possible and I needed this video more than I can ever explain to you. Thank you for everything you do!!

  • @oscarlove4394
    @oscarlove4394 Před rokem +5

    I think i've been screwed over by cynicism. I've seen this video and all i feel is bad. The message i've taken away from this is that some people have the courage to live this life, some dont. I dont.
    At some point i went looking for the meaning of life, that was a mistake. All i found was the idea that life is meaninless because life *cannot* have meaning. Some people go through life without contemplating its meaning, others find and settle for a meaning i've rejected. And i am left here without a valid excuse for living.
    "Come now my boy, this is meant to uplift you" thanks for trying i guess, but i think i'm beyond hope.

    • @blackslime9047
      @blackslime9047 Před rokem +4

      I feel the same way, I didn't even like the video. But hey, maybe he should try to convince the 25,000 people who are dying from hunger everyday to see how beautiful life is.

  • @mrknarf4438
    @mrknarf4438 Před 2 lety +70

    "Whatever makes you feel alive, do that, and do it until your hands bleed; and as soon as it no longer fulfills you, then move on to the next thing"
    Powerful message. I think you have to be careful with it; a momentary setback may look like unfulfillment but not be it. But you usually know deep inside when it's time to move on.

    • @believer431
      @believer431 Před 11 měsíci +1

      Well, nothing makes me feel alive

  • @DHPerson1
    @DHPerson1 Před 2 lety

    Random video that pops up in my feed ends up being a highly underrated one this needs to reach at least 500k. This was moving, it hits home, it's just a perfect message well laid out in a great story. 🙏

  • @intrepid_divulge
    @intrepid_divulge Před 2 lety +2

    REALLY needed this! Thanks for your content Cole. You are literally changing my life...I've watched dozens of your videos, all of them being so insanely profound! You are really an inspiration to me :)

  • @FactusCactus
    @FactusCactus Před 2 lety +3

    I just discovered this channel today & istg, this guy has one of the most motivational and inspiring videos out of all

  • @dionmeijer8334
    @dionmeijer8334 Před 2 lety +4

    this is the best video i have seen in years.. well done cole you just explained what it is this generation lacks the most. this video is so insanely valueble.. cheers

  • @Kurmi72
    @Kurmi72 Před 2 lety +2

    Bro i cant beleive you made this. it motivated me so much, i used to feel listless all the time but now i am really experiencing life and dont care about what people thinkk of me this really boosted my self esteem to the extreme. (i also cant beleive youre underrated you need more subscribers)

  • @Dio_Zandro
    @Dio_Zandro Před 2 lety

    Thank you very much, Cole, for making one of the greatest videos on CZcams. I wish you all the joy in the world.

  • @EvolveDaily25
    @EvolveDaily25 Před 5 měsíci +5

    i very rarely cry, especially at videos or movies but this made me cry a little, every word was truth, you can't always be happy in life, there are ups and downs, hapiness and depression, duality, thank you so much for making this

    • @speedythings7396
      @speedythings7396 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Life wasn't like this always. Industrial revolution changed human behavior completely which caused this.
      Like, yes bad things used to happen in life but it was a rarity.
      Hedonistic culture which emphasises heavily on attaining pleasure anyhow and from any means did this.
      Like I'm from a 3rd world country and in rural areas till now everything was quite stagnant and people were happy or atleast content with their lives, but as soon as they got the hedonistic culture exposure everything went to hell.

  • @AhmetKaan
    @AhmetKaan Před 2 lety +14

    *Believe in yourself. You are braver than you think and more talented than you know, and capable of more than you can imagine. Keep putting in the work...*

  • @elcomicquero4162
    @elcomicquero4162 Před rokem +2

    The way you are able to tell the story is amazing, your channel is really helpful to realize life situation in another’s life. Saludos desde Ecuador 🇪🇨

  • @hnevisual
    @hnevisual Před 2 lety +1

    This is just beautiful. Thank you for brightening up my day !!

  • @rajvirsingh5104
    @rajvirsingh5104 Před rokem +3

    Wow, this is truly an amazing video. It really makes me feel like there is more to life and that it will come with time. It makes me think that I just have to hold on for the ride and just see where life takes me. "This is what it means to experience life." - This is now my favorite quote.

  • @keper6422
    @keper6422 Před 2 lety +5

    What a story! Thank you for this video, it rly changes the perspective of life

  • @trunk1033
    @trunk1033 Před 2 lety

    This is beautiful.
    thank you for this small puddle of tears and much needed perspective.

  • @MrMiscellaneousOG
    @MrMiscellaneousOG Před rokem +2

    Got chills watching this bruh excellent storytelling as always Cole!

  • @kevoiscreepy
    @kevoiscreepy Před rokem +5

    This is exaclty what makes me think "whats the point". Like why go through all these lows? Just to experience the highs? Knowing therell be lows again.

    • @Javier300k
      @Javier300k Před 4 měsíci +3

      Hang in there bud we’re all in this together

    • @siddhartheaswar959
      @siddhartheaswar959 Před 4 měsíci

      are we though? like im sure there is some truth behind this. but regardless of whether anyone is there with you or not, his point still stands. why continue existing when there isnt any point?​@@Javier300k

    • @thaninadjoudi6025
      @thaninadjoudi6025 Před měsícem +1

      Exactly !!!! 😭😭😭😭😭

  • @DemetriPanici
    @DemetriPanici Před 2 lety +5

    *“As we waste time, time is wasting us - Ryan Holiday*

  • @eudanmonia
    @eudanmonia Před 2 lety

    this is genuinely one of the best videos i have seen on youtube. great job cole.

  • @atharvapatwardhan1782
    @atharvapatwardhan1782 Před rokem +1

    Man I've been living my entire life the same way as that old man did and you made me realise that life is not it , it's far more than I think . You gave me a hope for my future life and also a key to my happiness . May God bless you with all the success you want and I really liked this video more than any video that I have ever seen ❤. Thanks for making my day's end better . 😊

  • @thattimestampguy
    @thattimestampguy Před 2 lety +75

    2:34 Miracles, Humiliation, Adultery
    3:47 Despair, Shattered, Lowest Point
    4:11 Homeless, Whits End, Trees 🌲
    4:57 Restored by Nature and Odd Jobs
    5:35 A new woman, same result
    6:29 World Travel (how much did that cost?)
    7:21 You have to experience it
    8:02 This is Meant to Uplift you
    8:39 Block Life
    9:27 “You’ll never have life figured out.”
    10:15 “You have my blood in you.”

    • @dextermorgan7439
      @dextermorgan7439 Před rokem +12

      I tought the same about that world Travel. I want to . But i dont have the money at all 😂

    • @JaysonT1
      @JaysonT1 Před 7 měsíci

      ​@@dextermorgan7439It was easier to do such things back in the day.

  • @blakerabizadeh
    @blakerabizadeh Před 2 lety +11

    Cole I must applaud you 👏, this is seriously the best video to date. Amazing storytelling skills

  • @crazyguy492
    @crazyguy492 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you for making this video Cole, just what I needed to know. I'm gonna go & experience everything this life has to offer

  • @julialubitz199
    @julialubitz199 Před 2 lety +2

    The level of complexity and care you have for the words of those who have lived through more than you have is fascinating! This is only the second video I have watched of yours and your mindset on self growth and living life to the fullest is inspiring. I don’t comment on people’s videos but just like everyone else is saying is incredible. Well done!

    • @ColeHastings
      @ColeHastings  Před 2 lety +2

      Thank you Julia. I'm glad I can make this type of impact, even though most of my subscribers have endured much more than i have. They're stronger than I might ever be.

  • @seleviathan
    @seleviathan Před rokem +6

    Ive been feeling down lately at where my life has been heading and feeling like this was as good as it was going to get. This video really resonated with me especially the try everything part, i always felt like i was limiting myself in life and making excuses on not trying new things. Thank you for this video it really gave me a new perspective on things

  • @shadowknight_studios7588
    @shadowknight_studios7588 Před 2 lety +7

    As long as you got friends and family to support you you are not alone ❤️

  • @taha7shaikh
    @taha7shaikh Před 2 lety

    Cole, I love this brother. This video just gave me so much good hope and happiness. Thank you so much.

  • @nischalrai2779
    @nischalrai2779 Před rokem +1

    I lost my grand father a year ago. He taught me so much. My last interaction with him was through video call where he was at his last moment, wasn’t able to talk but he was probably trying to say something. I know he loved me alot, he trusts upon me, he knows i admire him alot. He passed away, i still love him a lot, for all his love and teaching.
    This is what it means to experience in life. Thank you for this video.
    I will work to make this life meaningful, and best wishes to u all.

  • @AntoniatheUniverse
    @AntoniatheUniverse Před 2 lety +15

    I was talking to my therapist about exactly this thing on Saturday. She asked me why I am so afraid of the darkness, when this is where we, our lives, everything comes from. If darkness is comforting and natural, then why is it so bad? Why only live in the light, when that is impossible. It is a game you can never win, you will always be running and disappointed. I am ready to embrace the darkness, come what may, and live my life out of reach of fear, as it should be lived. Both wonderful and painfully real, but mine. Play and win!
    Your videos speak to my heart as if you were my best friend. I literally LOVE YOUR WORK!

  • @cestmoi8684
    @cestmoi8684 Před 2 lety +8

    This story is so relateable . I was feeling so empty, a simple body without any soul, any lust for life. I needed to hear that. I’ve been depressed for so long, too long. I’m there was a period in middle school when I’ve got bullied for what I am, the fact that I wasn’t conform. It just made me wanna conform more and more, erase my true personality. God knows how much I regret this period of my life. Since the Covid, the only thing that I do is going to high school, listening music that I can’t even relate cause I have 0 interesting experiences, and wasting my time on internet. Even my “friends” are boring and never go hang out outside. I’m alone, sometimes lonely, even when I’m surrounded by people. I wanna get high by the beach, scream till I can’t breath, kiss a stranger then regret it, do things that’ll make me feel ALIVE. I started to write poetry few months ago, but the only thing that I write about is my depression. Melancholy is beautiful, but I wanna see and experiment something new. Goddamn, my story reminds me of the guy from fight club. I hope I’m not gonna turn crazy. Have a basic day

  • @TheBanana93
    @TheBanana93 Před 2 lety

    This is actually one of the best videos I have ever seen! It almost made me cry.

  • @longsilk3645
    @longsilk3645 Před 4 měsíci

    Your channel is like therapy to me. This video is just what i needed to hear. Thank you man. Keep up the good work.

  • @aNotSoSingleDad
    @aNotSoSingleDad Před 2 lety +7

    This is a beatiful video, Cole. Really stellar work. Engaging, valuable, and damn if it didn't hit me right in the feels. You are a gifted filmmaker, don't stop doing what you do.

  • @I-Hate-The-New-Handles
    @I-Hate-The-New-Handles Před 2 lety +5

    I have been on the urge to give up on pretty much everything for the last 2 years, but this video basically tells me that I have nothing to give up on. So... I better get some.
    Thank you

  • @primalpursuits9715
    @primalpursuits9715 Před rokem +2

    What a beautiful story. Such a sad ending. But I needed this reminder today - thank you x

  • @ahmadwoodroffe136
    @ahmadwoodroffe136 Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you Cole, this is something I really needed right now in my life. I to am at that point where I haven’t squeezed enough out of my life and I have the hunger to experience more. Continue to bless us with these amazing videos of yours. 🙏🏾

  • @creative_elf.official
    @creative_elf.official Před 2 lety +4

    Thanks Man, this video is helping me getting over my ex girlfriend. Learning that everyone goes through the same suffering that life has to offer makes me feel Less alone, and that there is hope for me still. Thanks Cole.

  • @sicosismusic
    @sicosismusic Před 2 lety +5

    Brilliant piece, You just really struck a cord with me & I imagine many others. Many Thanks G, I am having difficult month , it being xmas n all that. Never even had a Grandad but the work conveyed great meaning. Respect bro & Stay Safe yeah. Peace.

  • @thelighthouse8295
    @thelighthouse8295 Před 2 lety +1

    Cole this was amazing. You really tugged on my heart strings with this video

  • @beefisgood6104
    @beefisgood6104 Před rokem +2

    After I finished this video, all I can say is thank you. I have a lot of different thought during and before this video, the feeling I get I can't express it through words but thank you for saving my life.

  • @wokeupsan
    @wokeupsan Před 2 lety +41

    Your video's are really on a insane level! I can only dream about making these high quality video's lol! Keep going

  • @chloekitching
    @chloekitching Před rokem +2

    This is my favourite video of yours I have watched, the story was perfectly told ❤

  • @TechnicalDifficulties
    @TechnicalDifficulties Před 2 lety +1

    Almost cried bro thank you for this piece of art this is your best video

  • @konstantinl6131
    @konstantinl6131 Před rokem

    Really one of the best videos on the channel. Thanks for thank Cole!

  • @nikkipage9132
    @nikkipage9132 Před 2 lety +4

    Fail hard and fail often! Omg! At age 64, I love this! I want to go out again in this world, and fail, fall, get up again and fail and fall again! Everything I worked all my life for is gone. Time to go out and find it all again! Thank you.❤

  • @ElPapiRio
    @ElPapiRio Před rokem +4

    I went through a real dark period in my life about a year or 2 ago and this almost brought tears to my eyes (ended up just laughing it out lol) just remembering those days. Life gets better as it goes on because the moment your going through, is just a moment. The moment you start to open your mind with your senses. That’s when your experience starts to shift

  • @danielrust5398
    @danielrust5398 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for this video Cole, what I learned was to enjoy life, and to know that life is not a monotonous countdown.

  • @IsabellaKouppi
    @IsabellaKouppi Před 2 lety

    This touched me very much! Your story with your grandpa is beautiful! And I want to develop this eyes of wonder and experience life as it is!