I guess there is a lot of 'grass is greener' situations? Every country has that pull, but being able to find it (in terms of nature in this respect) can sometime feel harder than elsewhere. I would imagine Japan has some beautiful places, but if you are surrounded by built up areas it can be hard to find that air. Taking the time to enjoy the free things is something I have found myself doing more, if not more frequent, I try to enjoy the moments when I do get them. Ironically its something I said to my counsellor, that listening to birds or flowing water, taking a walk in the countryside can help so much, yet so few people seem to be aware

@@Add- definitely agree with nature sounds. I don’t want to tell you what to do, but for me personally I tend to close my eyes and listen to the character of each sound without judging or applying knowledge to it (for example hearing birds and saying in my mind “that’s a bird “) It’s really amazing how simple things are beautiful if you give your full attention to it

Thankyou for your kindness 🙏🏼. I appreciate what you are saying too, its something I am conscious of when recording, how much negativity am I putting out there, for example and for sure motivation isn't something I would see from myself, however I have found it easier to boost people than I have found it to boost myself, but motivation 🤷🏼‍♂️ What I have found is just speaking 'real' good and bad, seems to connect with a lot more people, sure situations and circumstances are different but the general feeling seems to resonate. I will check out that video, Alan Watts has a lot to say

Thanks as always, the last part really resonates, especially more recently. Having struggled with self esteem, worth and all those things, strangely enough over the last 6-8 months, people (both on here and in my day to day) have helped me start to maybe see more about myself. Don't vet me wrong, its still very hard for me to believe a few things about my character, positive things, but I do feel I am better towards myself than I have been for a long long time, trying to use what people seem to be 'giving' me and growing with it 🙏🏼

@@Add- For the large part our self-esteem is directly impacted by other people. School life in particular can be really difficult for some, home life can be a off-set in those situations. When home life itself is toxic to the point someone's self-esteem is severely knocked before even starting school what chance do they have in finding a off-set. The direct impact from criticism alone makes someone believe they are inferior and that is before even considering all the non-verbal stuff from others being treated more favourably to our perceptions of facial expressions of disappointment in faces that matter to us etc. etc. etc. and the list goes on. Now in the case of a battered and bruised self-esteem through toxic school days it can be put right later by taking a step back, re-assessing and putting things into correct context, but someone afflicted by family no doubt will have a much harder time as that toxic belief system is much more deep routed (they grew up with it). The thing that does really matter is someone's true character. Integrity, decency and honesty and you Adam have those in abundance, which can sadly grate on some as they become more aware of their own failings on reflection. Now add to that a understanding of what it is to suffer, to be able to relate and be that meaningful difference to a point of a life changing difference and someone's potential has just raised a significant notch. Again Adam you have this in abundance, but you perhaps lack a little belief in yourself and no surprise after everything you have encountered and endured. What I give you hear Adam is a true reflection of you. 🙂 You know the mind can be a really powerful thing, but there is a need to channel it in the right directions. If we focus internally forever criticising ourselves we can potentially nigh on destroy ourselves or bare minimum make ourselves miserable. If we focus more on others, understand why they may be struggling drawing from our own experiences we can then set about showing them a different way of thinking moving their point of focus away from debilitating internalised thoughts to ones of positive progression as they start to explore opportunities drawing from their life experiences in tow. The mind is a powerful thing, and for the most part we can "achieve" anything we want to, but there is a need for "self-belief". Self-belief is the tenacity in the face of aversion, it is the driving force that brings our endeavours to a place of fruition when we want to achieve something badly enough. Adam when you can instil self-belief in others you will be rocking and rolling and it's often achieved through giving praise and recognition, but in order to give of this nature we often need to believe in ourselves first. Perhaps time to break the chains of oppression and start to explore your true potential. I hope this has been of some help to you Adam. As always much love and respect to you, and to your channel and the invaluable content you continue to put out there that helps so many on levels and layers you perhaps aren't fully consciously aware of yet. ❤❤

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Absolutely no reason to hate Adam, so that is an insane weird comment from you.

@@grandiosa86 He literally just said he realised he was projecting. 🤷‍♀️

It’s a big deal to realise that and admit it. Fair play.

​@@BanjoPixelSnack still there was no reason to hate Adam lol

It is what it is, not everybody will like you, you won't like everybody. At the end of it all, its a lot of effort to hate, when reality is you could not see another moment from me and put that hate energy into something for yourself. When the day is done, how you feel about me impacts you more than it does me, dont let your thoughts about someone you don't know, get under your skin Lifes crazy enough as it is

you know what thats not something I have had cross my mind. Interesting point that I guess perhaps, there is some truth to what you have said