Time flies when you are having a great time hahaha Hope you enjoy watching this video :)

"you can only be yourself. Everyone else is taken"

I've been landscaping for several years. It's not stressful, I paid off my entire home/land with this job. I like being outside at different places all the time. I save money from every check. It's warm almost all year here. People do not respect landscapers but other than that it's pretty much a tailor made job for me. Other jobs don't let you smoke and listen to music all day. I got an electrical degree but no....

Everyone has their own pace to live in their life. Keep comparing with others will just make us more suffer, I guess. If you can always stay happy, that is the best success in your life. Cheers everyone!

Motivational Speaker? Life Coach? Your view of yourself can only come from your experiences. I enjoyed this video too you old soul ☺️

I'm a New Zealander who lived in Japan for nearly a decade. To me, life is about accepting its gifts and realising that everything is sacred in its way. Cheers.

We are mostly independent here in the U.S. but we Still don't love ourselves. So much that others have to live the way we like or else we hate them. You're on the right track. I do believe there is a way to love yourself and be considerate of others.

I do understand how you feel... Because I have the similar feeling when I stalk my friends or acquaintances in social media. many of them are married, some of them promoted as manager, some got their cute children and pretty wife and even some of them open their own company, I felt like I am far behind in life... ( -___- ) I understand the life that I admire, may not suitable to me. And my current life, can also be the target of many other people. Therefore, sometimes, I do ask myself " why am I so hesitate about other people's achievement? Why can't u treasure on what u have that many others unable to achieve? " A happy person isn't the one who owned so much, but the one who doesn't demand too much. This is the spirit that I have learnt. (-:

I'm 41 and have no clue what I want to do as a career or what I'm doing with my life!

Loving your self is the first step to happiness and when it rains believe that all things are either a lesson or a blessing. We are all human and learning the unknown can make us stronger and make the unknown into the known and how to handle the situation with positivity and experience. The people who became successful started with a goal and goal setting is really important in having something to strive for. We are raised to believe that success is measured by the job we have or the car we drive or the house we own. But to me success is measured by the size of the smile you have on your face each day. Known you are living your best life because we only have one life so it needs to be a happy one and you are being the best version of you that you can be.

Comparison is the theif of joy 💯💯💯 it's a hard habit to break. I'm 31 years old, I don't make a huge salary. Still not married, but I am financially independent. The love I have for myself is unreal. Everyone sees it as arrogance but I genuinely am fully content with myself and my life choices. I'm still working on some personal goals to become the best version of myself. I can always learn more and become stronger. The challenges I do face are comparing myself to my clients and other women. I gotta stop that. We are all on our own journey. Being hard on yourself is literally bullying yourself. Not fun. Thank you for reminding me.

Self-love is difficult, especially when you feel isolated and alienated within your own culture. I've struggled with this my whole life and, ironically, I learned to love myself more when I travelled to and lived in Japan for five years. Now that I'm back in Canada, I've found myself constantly battling with other people's expectations for how I should be, act, and live my life, which is both frustrating as well as disappointing (particularly since North Americans love to promote the virtues of "freedom", "liberty", and "individuality" as fundamental human rights). But I can't focus on this hypocrisy or my fear of what others might say or do in reaction to how I choose to live my own life. At the end of the day, as you said, I need to learn to love myself and feel comfortable and confident with my own choices in order to find a lasting sense of happiness. And the journey to self-love and acceptance starts by undoing all the negative, pessimistic, self-defeating narratives I've kept on repeat in my head for all these years. Thank you for reminding me of this through your video. :)

I'm sitting here watching your videos and I'm in my 40's. I'm learning a ton from you : )

I like your editing. You match your facial expression to match the mood you create. Very creative and fabulous.

For those people who felt behind in life- you must truly define your purpose. Realize that you are a unique person with a unique mission. No one in this world is like you and there's no one will be exactly as you are. Let us appreciate our uniqueness or individuality no matter what your race, age, sex, gender, religion or ethnicity is.

Keep making your videos. There are many people that have the same values.

20代前半です。せなさんの達観した考え、いつも動画を拝見していてすごいなと思います。私も集団行動に馴染めなかったり、自分よりも他人が優先とか、我慢が大切とか日本特有の文化に縛られていたと思います。一時期は我慢が大切ってことを重視し過ぎて、怒られている事に我慢して、思考停止していました。大切なのは、原因を考えることと、次に活かすための行動を考えることなのに。そんな中で、努力されてきたせなさんは本当に素晴らしいと思います。私は今も思考停止する事が多く、自己肯定感も低くく、何事も投げ出してしまう残念な人になってしまったと思います…。少しずつ自分を愛せるように頑張ります。

Terrific video. Wise beyond your years, young man.👏 Although I've not planned a "simple life" it's worked out very, very well for me to live it as MY life. What comes along I will take it although that is not to say I did not have goals and strive to meet them. You are so right with your take on social media like Instagram. I follow some of my younger friends and think, "Huh, I never got to post photos with my friends on the beach in my Speedos when I DID look like that" but what the heck, I had the same fun." Cheers. You are one of the very few subscriptions I have on KZfaq and I always look forward to your take on life. All the best. ‼️😊

Thank you for sharing your thoughts! For me, the best lesson I encountered in this video is to learn to love yourself for who you are. And,there arè times that we may push are selves to achive our goals. But we will realize that we are doing is not really something for ourself, but rather for those people around us (friends, family, etc). We do things so that people will accept us. And by doing so, we are exhausting, and hurting ourselves. Thus,true freedom and peace of mind will come when we learn to accept, and to love ourselves. When we become true. Self love wins. :D Also,hahaha social media is toxic. We should really be careful on who to follow, what to see or watch or what to read.

Nice words. 😊 お疲れさまでした^_^

I enjoy your videos and probably one of your older viewers. If I could go back in time to a younger me who was confused and faced with what society (and family) expected of me, I'd tell myself to remember all the things I liked when I was a kid. loved reading books & writing. Now I am finally getting into the writing after many years.

I was scrolling through KZfaq, and I saw your video. While you might not see this I want to say, Thank You. I struggle with being myself and trying for others approval. At times you feel as if you are the only one because it’s you. However, I just wanted to say thank you.

“Society praises you for fitting in” I can relate to this 100% as a Moroccan female living in the states by herself. Broke all the norms my conservative family is used to. But it’s worth it to me 💕

Love this channel. Joined today, it's a good Monday!

Thank you for this video. I have been feeling behind in life for years now. I am always trying to “catch up”.

Can't wait to think what success in my version!!!

Dear Sena, your words are precious for me and heal. Thanks a lot for sharing your experiences, I feel me a little bit no more alone 😊 Thanks for all

Hi Sena, Just to let you know, I needed to hear this, especially today. Tried to make my family understand about what I truly felt with my current situation and their response just broke my heart. I thought they would be proud of how far I`ve come despite of all the sh*t I`ve been through (living overseas alone for 5 years). All my life I`ve been living by other people`s standards and one thing that I`ve always been scared of is failing and disappointing my family... And nothing hurts more than being judged by your own family 😭

Feeling behind in life is a big topic for me - 6 years ago my life took a huge U-turn, as I was diagnosed with a chronic illness. Before that I was travelling a lot and I studied in Germany, Japan and the UK. Now I am pretty much stuck and try to figure out how to live my life the best way possible with my limited physical abilities. Life isn't easy - loving yourself is even harder. Thanks for your comforting videos! Greetings from Italy!

セナさんの動画は確実に私の助けになってます。今月末からシンガポール赴任ですが、自分らしく頑張りたいと思います。

素敵なビデオをありがとうございます。恐らくセナさんと同年代の、日本人男性です。 自分を愛する、って価値観は日本にいると作りづらいですよね。ただ驚いたのは、何年もNZで過ごされたセナさんでも、日本の同調圧力みたいな部分や自分を大切にしにくい部分をまだ持たれていた、ということです（もちろんビデオ用に語られている部分もあるとは思いますが）。 私の人生のモットーは ” Take a risk, that’s life” と ”Who cares?” です。私は日本で教員をしているのですが、このスタンスは生徒に身に付けてもらいたいと思いながら日々仕事に励んでいます。 セナさんと近い社会への貢献への意欲を持っているので、動画をすごく楽しみながら見させていただきました。これからも応援しています！

When I view what you have to say, Sena, I often envision myself across from you, having an awfully thoughtful conversation. What you express is palpable, and I think your viewers truly appreciate your authenticity and willingness to be vulnerable. You’re a breath of fresh air.

i'm 23 years old, poor family, weak body, introvert, insecure. But despite all these things, i've decide to chose this life. My wonderful ordinary live as great as everyones life. This universe is fullfilled with positive and negative energies, orden and chaos. It's clear that all matter is made by this energies, but is your mind who betray you sometimes for remaining in chaos. The best thing that I think i could do is to be focused on what really keeps me alive. The passion for living free, just enjoying the process of learning and curing my soul from all those negative energies. They'll be there always, but i'll be concentrated on keeping them aside of my real potencial. We can see, we can hear, and so on. Why just suffering for bullshit? Sorry for my English, I'm learning by watching your videos. Thank you!

Omg, you are so on point when u mentioned that your culture or in my case, my upbringing, is to be deemed selfish if I think for myself before others. I am experiencing this struggle currently to learn more about self love. At times I punish myself subconsciously when I felt the guilt of not being able to please others or their expectations. Eventually, it pulls me down and allowed me to become this person with very low self-esteem and it is depressing. I am trying to pull myself out from all these negative mindset and it really isn't easy because that's how my life has been structured from at a very young age. Kudos to you if you've managed to turn things around for yourself alright. As for me, I'm trying to boost my self-confidence through doing things that I like/love and staying away from negativities as much as possible both internally and externally. At times I may be drawn back to those negative mindset then I had to try to climb out of it again and again. It's tiring but I have to do it. 😕 Thank you very much for this video, Sena 🙃✌

i wish i had met you when you were here in nz, so insightful and wise beyond your years sena...oh and cute too!

excellent video Sena , this totally resonates with me , as I also feel very behind in life , and have suffered greatly for it but as you mentioned in your video it probably only is just in my head. Thanks again for the great content , I really enjoy your channel. For only being 25 I feel you are much further along in your journey within in realizing true happiness and self worth than many many other people around the world. Keep up the good work and just keep being you! :)

I really like your videos. Thank you for sharing them.

Your channel gives me a sort of peace.

i also had similar experience of being behind in life....im working for a government agency in Malaysia and been working for 10 years without promotion although continously getting excellent marks for performance..this is reality for minority in this country...

A very close friend of mine sent me this video. Thank you so much for your wisdom and insight ♥️ It really warmed my heart to know that I am not alone, and that others have felt lost too.

I used to live in Japan years ago and I just want to say. I love success in the traditional and non traditional sense. I am in a good place in my life to say so moderately and humbly, but I love how there’s another side of the coin where you are teaching simplicity. I can buy a $60,000 luxury car but I understand it will not bring me more happiness I rather own the $15,000-20,000 car that’s still cool and budget friendly for me. I understand that everything I do is just for me and not the acceptance of others it just happens to be that most times what I like, others envy in the end product. But they never see or care about the whole picture they only enjoy end products to see.

Your content is very insightful & profound. For those who are ready to hear your message, you help them to feel more hopeful & less helpless!! In fact, your words are empowering & inspiring!! Thank you. I'm enjoying your videos!!

I just wanna thanks Sena and other youtubers for making these kinds of videos and putting it online. It really helps me and I'm sure it helps lot of people too to look and reflect into our own lives.

Your videos are extremely relaxing and comforting to watch! Thanks so much and please keep doing what you're doing Sena :)

Found your channel yesterday as it popped up. i was intrigued and watched, really enjoyed. Today, another video popped up and again I watched, definitely resonated with me as living in the US is all about getting ahead and unfortunately not seeing the beauty of ones self and life itself. I am subscribing.

I was so down today man. Thank you for this!

Great insight and perspective

imo, you should find things to love about rainy days just the same as you have for sunny days. Love all days, no matter what the weather!

4:11 this is the problem with social media in general, ultimately it is just surface it doesn't give you insight to the person at a deeper level. Most people are addicted to it because it is ultimately unsatisfying just like junk food. For instance why do so many people smile on instagram? Is it genuine or just to get more likes? Although I still use it a little bit thesedays in NZ i don't post anything and feel much better when I converse face to face than through text or other social media. Society is definately going in the wrong direction of avoiding face to face interaction.

Very insightful video. Love this message. I have definitely felt this way.

Thank you for this video Sena! Gonna share this with my 19YO son who is often affected by what he saw on social media, how much fun his friends were having and how left behind he felt. I hope he will learn to love himself more.

I have never knew a person who went through the same situation that i did, i as well quit my job that i had for several years and having a great position, and after that i felt totally lost and unworthy of everything, getting closer to my family helped me to maintain me sane and safe. You an i have so many similarities in how we see life and the philosophy that we need to have to walk this path, i will follow your journey hope we can reach out.

Hey man, just found some of your videos and you seem like a really genuine and down to earth person. I'm an engineering uni student, constantly pressured to do good and have the perfect answer to every problem and formula, and pitted up against other students in rigorous classes no one wants to be in. It's been real hard not only to keep up and pay attention to classes, but also feel like a unique person with actual thoughts and feelings. KZfaq videos are one of the very few ways I have to express my humor and creativity, so I can somewhat sympathize in your struggle.,.. Seriously good luck to you man, keep it up. It's rare to just find someone who just speaks their own thoughts sometime.

Hey, Sena! I comment here for the first time. I wanted to watch this video 15 years ago! lol I changed my career to a consultant about 5 years ago from an accountant and now I am already 46. So, I really feel behind in my life but cannot change my career/life to another one that I really want to do. Mortgage, living life, savings for retirement.... Anyways, I am still looking for things that I will be able to get it over. Weight training is one of them. haha. これからも楽しみしています^^

I can relate to this problem and the solution...thanks i definetly need this..👏and also i like japanes culture..love from 🇮🇳

Happy Birthday Sena. Hope all your dreams will come true.

Thanks so much for this! :) This is something I needed to hear -- like someone saying, "it's okay, you're not alone." I find this comforting and insightful. Also, can I just say, you seem like the kind of guy who's very enjoyable to be around with, someone you can talk to about anything and gain insights after every conversation.

I found you a little while ago and have dropped in a few times. I love your journey in uncovering your authentic self and learning to love yourself. I will keep coming back to see what gems you have uncovered. Thank you very much

I have seen many of your videos and they alle have been inspiring to me, helping me to reflect me and my life. Especially how you speak, your voice, your easy to understand English for a native German speaker, the calmness of your vocals helps me to relax and follow your explanation. Thank you so much.

Your words and thoughts are so Wise 🙏, it's like a big brother teaching me

You are very wise for your age and commend you for all your efforts to understand the truth of who you are. I'm on a similar journey, but didn't get this sort of wisdom until somewhat recently (in my forties now). I'm a hapa American, my grandparents were nisei and I still struggled similarly as you, with the culture I was brought up in of not loving myself and putting others before myself. Thanks for putting yourself out there on KZfaq. You are inspiring and helpful.

Sena, I love your videos. You are very creative, thoughtful, and insightful, always getting to the deeper meaning of life and society. It is clear that each video requires enormous effort to plan, film, and edit the resulting piece in an enjoyable experience for us watching. Thank you so much for all you do, you have more impact on others than you can imagine.

aww thanks for the video , i was stuck in my own anxiety , feeling behind and overthingking, thanks for making me a bit warm 🙏💕

I'm enjoying following you on your journey. The message today is calm and uplifting. Thank you.

Thank you for your encouragement ♥️ . Finding your channel was the best thing that happened to me in the past 3 months.

love this video, really helpful for me, success for me also is to learn to love myself, thank you for this !!! greetings from Barcelona

I am pleased to hear you are learning to love yourself, because you are very lovely 😊

Sena, I see you as being ahead in your life, not behind. I used to teach English and American Sign Language to Deaf Japanese in Tokyo and Okinawa and saw that many of the deaf Japanese were unhappy with their lives. I encouraged a few of them to attend community college in California and they followed my advice. After they spent a year here in California, it seems that they realized they have the freedom to choose to be who they want to be instead of worrying about what other people would think of them. It is easier to be deaf in California than in Japan due to Americans with Disability Act and societal acceptance of deaf people here in the Bay Area.

As someone with severe life long social anxiety, I too am pressured to live what is considered to be a “successful” life. Even the basics of simply holding an okay paying job and friendships are incredibly difficult. Constantly being in a state of alienation from most people I encounter. And the feeling I have to be like everyone else (especially extravagantly) to be happy. I’m struggling to find a place I belong and the general encouraged mentality of “you need to keep fighting to be happy and successful some day” ironically makes that worse when it comes to pressure. I just want to say thank you for making these videos on your perspective. Seeing someone who is aware and questioning our fast paced way of life and finding happiness through pure simplicity is incredibly hopeful. It’s wonderful that you’re sharing this and it’s a positive impact for anyone in whichever walk of life they’re in.

hey sena , thx for your work 63yrs old seeker

This video. Man. Thank you

Thank you for this video

Thank you for doing this video

Made me cry a little bit. Thanks for this, Shimotsuma san

Thank you for this video! Right now I still don't know what to do with my own life. I'm still learning to love myself and Boost my self-esteem. Sometimes I think to myself that life is boring and don't know what to do. Life is hard and it's not a game. You only to get to Live once in your life. Make the most of it full of happiness and joy and to help others that are in need. You never know when it will be your time to go. Sometimes I'm scared of life and may not make it through. 😕

Thank you. I really needed this.

I need this. Thank you Sena-san 🙇

The things you go through resonate with me so much. Thank you for talking about this.

Love the self-awareness! I totally agree about the self-love. I've witnessed that we can only love others or receive love from others to the extent that we love ourselves. I find that the love I am able to give now that I focus on self-love first is less bitter and resentful, and has less expectations around it. I see it as filling up with love, and then the overflow is what others receive from me. Thanks for sharing!

I can guess your age by this discussion. When we are roughly 25 and 50 we hit a point of changing not only a chapter of our lives but the script. This is normal for any 25 year old. Good for you for taking care of yourself first. I wish you success and peace on your journey.☮️☯️

Thanks Sena! Watching your video is like listening to a close friend and having meaningful conversations. Can relate much!

Prince has a song titled "One of Us" and the most crucial part of the song reveals that self- love can mean accepting normalcy and the mundane as spiritual gifts from heavenly places. Wabi Sabi.

As always, great video! 👍🏼

Can’t wait for the next video 💯

Love your content!

Thank you so much for sharing this.

UGH!!! My heart is lifted every time. I love this man. He is a dream boat.

Thanks for creating this. It resonate to what I’m experiencing.

I absolutely love your podcast. For a 24 year old guy you are very wise. I've also noted because it's hard not to , how least self obsessed and no Narcissism you have compared with America where i live. All your episodes are sincere , honest and heartwarming.

Amazing video! Thanks!

Love the content mate

Love hearing your thoughts on life. Please keep sharing as your journey progresses. I find your honesty rather thought provoking. Thank you.

Very enlightening Sena. Another great video!

You are a blessing. Thanks for your content.

I love this video!

Thank you so much for your honesty and lessons in your life’s journey! I’m on the same journey and your messages give me hope and encouragement!

You are truly enlightened the path you are taking is the less traveled yet the more you know the less you will understand.

Your videos are so relaxing!

Thank you Sena. You have such a calm and insightful presence in your videos. This is a common problem in society that we always compare ourselves to others. Like someone once said "Comparison is the thief of joy".

I need this right now thank u :)