Nathaniel, you are a treasure. I'm almost 70 yo, and I often feel pretty separated from people, especially young people. But, you? You're my friend. Thank you for so many lovely, useful, and reassuring videos.

The precision and intention that Nathan puts in every single piece he puts out always blows my mind.

reminds me of a tweet i saw several years ago that was like "Some poor, phone-less fool is probably sitting next to a waterfall somewhere totally unaware of how angry and scared he's supposed to be". Of course there's lots of problems boiling up right now, but it's a good reminder that, like you suggested, we need to ground ourselves & focus on what we can control

I love to see people from first world country's complaining that that "the world is ending" when we from third world countrys are dealing with that shit since forever.

I am a silent subscriber but I gotta say the amount of work you put in your videos is ridiculous. I can feel the energy through the screen. Thanks so much Nathaniel, can I have friends like you ? 😂

Nathaniel is literally a KZfaqr that I strive to be like. I'm 28 and life hit me pretty hard after high school. I used to live in Miami being around street violence, guns, death, and I even used to eat $3 a day, 25 cents noodles, expired toast and canned Campbell tomato soup. I survived the Boston Marathon Bombing which was a few feet away and I saw all the blood the people screaming and I was alone at 18. I also used to live in a room with no kitchen, trash bag as a window and bugs crawling on me at night. I also took boxing to protect myself and learned how to defend against bigger threats. Now I live in a nordic wood cabin in the north of Sweden where I go down to a lake to breathe and heal my past and I post on KZfaq to help others who need it the most 🙏🏽💜

I wish everyone could just reflect on hard times while living in a safe place and being a citizen of a developed, safe country. Unfortunately, a lot of people are living hard times today and they don't have the possibility to reflect. They just try to survive. Like people from Ukraine 🇺🇦🙏

Every now and then, I come to your channel to find comfort when fear takes over, or doubts crimple into my mind to discover once more what you have yet to offer. I love and enjoy watching how you see the world, how you are able to immerse yourself in each environment that you fint yourself in and how you share deliberatly a part of yourself with such honesty, vulnerability & transparency. Each time, It's like receiving a golden ticket. When I watch your videos it gives me hope, it gives me strength to persevere and know that I am truly not alone ( although the ones that are like minded seem to be so far away at the moment) Thank you for your craft, thank you for your time & thank you for bringing your vison to life

Bringing together curious and passionate folks is one of the biggest joys ever. I hosted a few meetups for web3 community and programmers and the shear amount of learnings & technical depth of knowledge exchanged was mind boggling!

your videos always put into words certain turth's ive never been able to explain to myself, you sometimes make me realise things i knew, but didnt know i knew. you deserve all the praise you get to be honest, optics shows you're one of my most hardworking young creatives in the industry, you're innovative whilst simultaneously having that old academia aesthetic that drives people crazy, Your videos teach, nurture, and calm me. i seek advice in you, you're a friend without the reality.

your documentary style of vlogs are so cool, a nice balance of sharing information and the emotional side of the stories

I feel Austria is an underrated European country, there’s so much to uncover; architecture, culture wise. Vienna is definitely one of the top cities I want to visit that’s on my list.

This video has a beautiful message. It's making me look at the coming months in a more optimistic and excited way. Thank you for sharing this experience!

Man, you are amazing! Keep your energy high, your soul bright and your curiosity open, because you bring a lot of value with everything you create and offer! good luck

love the videography in this. clinging onto old ways of operating whether personal or societal are always what make the future appear more uncertain and difficult. sometimes all we can do is take things as they come and not over anticipate hardships

This is so inspirational Nathaniel! Thank you for sharing your soul through this video!

every time Nathaniel drops a video I always get this rush of excitement because I know that after finishing one of his videos I'll feel reactivated or rejuvenized mentally in order to think about things other than what I'm going to eat for lunch or dinner. I'll sit with the information I just took in and then contemplate the things that matter. There's a quote by an Italian priest/philosopher who said, "Better to illuminate than merely to shine....to deliver to others contemplated truths than merely to contemplate" Thank you for always sharing your contemplated truths with us, we appreciate it 💜

This is amazing! Thank you for this piece Nathaniel

Thank you Nathaniel for this beautiful piece of art; for opening up in such genuine and bold ways, for sharing your honest quest, in which many of us can find reflection and solace. Thank you for giving voice to others and for using your platform to spread connection, joy, courage and love. Please remain humble, we love you just as you are. May life bless you and your loved ones with infinite abundance, success, health and love.

We are a part of this great resignation. During the pandemic we realised how much we miss going to places and connecting with different people and their cultures. We have now dived into creating for KZfaq full-time and it safe to say there has been a fair amount of good pain going on.😅😋All in the game though, right? ☺ We loved watching that bit with Lucas. Friends you stand by you and push you to try crazy fun things are the absolute-frickin-best!😃 Your videos are so full of insight, they capture so well the inner struggles of our emotional lives through storytelling and conversations. It feels like a contemporary archive of our generation's messy human existence. Like imagine people 10 years from now finding this and going, that's what people were thinking of in 2022. 🙌🙂Thank you again for your openness and honesty! Much love from Bangalore, India

Thanks for sharing your plan and your journey with us! Awesome video - love it. Keep it up!

This made me smile so much. The people you can meet and the conversations you can have... while the social awkward part of me is screaming, the rest of me is singing at the possibilities of a meetup like this. I love it. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences.

Beautiful photography as always. Great dialogue. I loved what was said in this about doing things that scare you. I always say, “Go towards what scares you.”

I feel that with the pandemic especially, the magnitude and diversity of struggle and hardship experienced is impossible group into one. Some of us scraped by inside without losing a single person we know while others watched their countries collapse, families disappear, and governments dissolve to chaos. I’m not saying any piece of work will resonate with all people nor does it have the responsibility to do so, but I can’t help but think we can learn and grow from hard times without thinking it was important for it to be this way. That two contradicting truths can exist at the same time. It’s easy for the unscathed to reflect on a year of lockdown and say, it happened for a reason! But I’m sure that same logic falls flat when someone’s family has turned into gravestones. I really appreciate the vigor with which you’d like to capture the emotions in the human experience, but I would love to see a greater range of that human experience captured. A less rosy, more realistic and empathetic picture that feels more akin to what we see when we look around.

God, your videos keep getting better and better. The music, the scenes, everything. I don't know a thing about filmmaking, but whatever you're doing, it works. Your videos are amazing, real works of art.

OH MY GODDD. THIS IS BRILLIANT! THAAANK YOU NATHANIEL!

I learned something surprising the other day; did you know that the life expectancy in the US actually went up by 5 years during the Great Depression? When people lost their jobs, they got more sleep. They largely stopped eating meat and dairy because they couldn’t afford it, and their health improved as a result. People also stopped smoking/drinking because they couldn’t afford it. Cases of heart disease actually plummeted during the decade of the 1930s. Also, people drove far less, so traffic fatalities fell dramatically. All of this put a pause on greenhouse emissions; something we desperately need now. If we are headed for another economic depression, it will be terrible for a lot of people, but the silver lining is that it may actually improve people’s health. The modern western world is a culture of excess, and consequently, most of the health problems we face come from that excess. The number 1 and 2 killers in developed countries are heart disease and cancer respectively, both of these are directly caused by diets high in meat/dairy and low amounts of sleep/high stress. Perhaps we need hard economic times to show us that we can be happier/healthier with less. Happier with less work. Healthier consuming much less meat/dairy. Again, it won’t all be rosy though. An economic depression will be very hard, and cause a lot of suffering. I don’t want to discount that. I’m just trying to point out a potential silver lining, like the creator of the video did.

It was so nice meeting you in that coffeehouse :) Everyone really was so open & interesting!! I've also had this idea of making 'Salon' style gatherings for a while.. sharing art, poetry, music, philosophies with each other. I think that's what our world needs more of these days 🤍🕊

I find it somewhat bizarre (but in a good way, if it makes sense) to see someone as big as you on KZfaq discovering the city I live in - seeing all those familiar places from another perspective and hearing your thoughts and opinions about things, which just seem normal and "everyday" to me. A great and refreshing video, keep up the good work and greetings from Vienna. I'm glad you had a Gaudi here!

By cultivating a positive mindset and seeking lessons in difficult experiences, we can find meaning and purpose even in the darkest moments. The secret lies in our ability to adapt, learn, and remain hopeful despite the hardships. Moreover, the video's message of finding support in our communities and fostering meaningful connections is essential. During hard times, leaning on others for encouragement and understanding can make all the difference in our ability to thrive. This video serves as a source of motivation and encouragement for anyone facing challenges. It reminds us that every setback is an opportunity to rise stronger, wiser, and more resilient than before.

thank you so much for this incredible piece of art💞

I really enjoy your "new" way of creating videos. Very inspirational, thank you.

I’m obsessed with your storytelling and videography skills

The beauty of this video is stunning, thank you Nathaniel! ❤ Now I'm even more excited to organize an aperitivo/salon in Milan at the beginning of december. It's always amazing to meet and talk with new and different people!

Gorgeous and heart warming ♥️ thank you Friend for this inspirational film, much love to all 🌠

I feel like this is a very big problem for young people, with all the crisis.. climate, war, economic... And I think it only gets reinforced by the Internet and Social Media. By always being connected and always seeing those negative information. So thanks for this Video, it really gave me a new perspective on the things! And I'm from Vienna, so it's interesting to see your perspective on the City and the People :)

Thanks Nathaniel great message and wonderfully woven into this travel doc. A wonderful story for those who take a positive path

Every generation believes itself to be the special people who live in a special time.

Loving this content! Very relatable!

Thank you so much for finding such a positive message at this time!! Also this is so beautifully edited!!🤗

Hi this is probably the best video for me that you have produced. I’m craving interaction like this and will be on a quest to find Salons in the United States. If I can’t find it I guess I’ll need to create it. Thank you so much for sharing your discovery and finding the strength to be so raw.

thank you Nathaniel, I watch your content literally whenever I feel stuck or overwhelmed and it gives me such calming grounded 😌 feeling it also reduces the FOMO anxiety as well 💙 much love 😊

Thank you very much for this beautiful little trip to Vienna :) it was heartwarming 😊

I love the way you tell stories. Also the video quality and b rolls wow! Sooo beautiful

Love this video, I really relate with how you said it's hard to believe there are other people from places you never would have thought felt and think the same as you do. I'd thought for a long time that not that many people are pondering the same questions as me you just have to find them.

Bravo! We are in need of such life-affirming material as this.

thanks for the inspiration ! love the video

This is the only channel I keep coming back to again and again to have some clarity regarding life in general. Thanks a lot, Nathan for creating such informative content.

You have just give me the little push. I have been thinking for weeks about inviting for tea interesting and different kind of women from my new adoptive region. Last week I did talk about that with two of them. You just gave me the little push that will make me commit to this once a season (to start). Merci de l' Italie

"As far as we cling to fear, we are attached to what was." Thank you for this video. Here is an excerpt from the writings of Marshall Vian Summers on uncertainty. "Allowing uncertainty to exist means there is great faith. This means that another form of certainty is arising. When you allow uncertainty to exist, it means that you are becoming honest, for in truth you are uncertain. In allowing uncertainty to exist, you are becoming patient, for it requires patience to regain your certainty. In allowing uncertainty to exist, you are becoming tolerant. You are stepping back from judgment and becoming a witness of life within you and of life around you. Accept uncertainty today so that you may learn. Without presumption, you will seek Knowledge. Without judgment, you will realize your own true need." (MVS, Steps to Knowledge)

One of my friends comes from Vienna, what an amazing country. I absolutely loved the video, thanks for sharing!

Aww, this video just warms my heart. The serendipity of finding your "people" in a kafeehaus is just so universal and it gives me all of the best feelings from my travels.

Your video makes me feel like i am reading poetry by watching videos ....love your videos man ❤️

Thank you Nathaniel!!

Videos like this are what make me proud that one of the languages I've learnt is German! Such a charming video, about a charming culture and a charming language.

Love the new filming and editing style-- -so classic, artistisan, but also modern and a new touch

Dude such a helpful video showing, we all pretty much deal with similar stuff (different problems, but similar emotions). Makes you not feel alienated. Thx Nathaniel

Nathaniel, you are something for sure!!. I don't know WHY? but I love your show and I cannot get enough of it thank you.

One of my favourite videos of yours 😍 it was so authentic and beautiful! It really showed one of the best sides of the human being 🎉

I've watched a fair number of your videos since the beginning and was a fan. I don't know what it is but lately the videos have seemed repetitive and don't seem to resonate as much. There's always talk of searching for clarity but it's always very vague - understandable because who really knows what clarity looks like? However, in this video, you talk about pain being a unifier, creating common bonds and the discussion here seems very superficial and as a whole is a reflection of the demographic of your "salons." In all honesty, these salons of "great thinkers" are just a very pretentious framing of conversations with ordinary people, friends- friends who seem to look like you, a group of 20 somethings who likely come from a similar socio-economic and ethnic background. People have their struggles and by no means am I invalidating the struggles that you might face but this conversation lacked the depth that you seem to convince yourself of - there is real pain felt by people of incredibly difficult backgrounds that extends beyond the superficial treatment it received in this video here and without opening those conversations to those people, your idea of what hard times are, is incredibly limited and can seem a little tone deaf. I get that as a 20-something with your own house in Paris, you're unlikely to speak to a 40 year old parent struggling to make ends meet or someone entrenched in a system of racism or sexism. I just don't see how you're challenging your existing worldview. The videos talk a lot of these abstract, vague ideas with very little focus and action in an effort to appear intellectual. It's very easy to talk endlessly about a topic, much more difficult to do. I encourage you to look beyond your current bubble and actually challenge your worldview instead of talking endlessly about it. Stop framing everything as a hyper-intellectual salon with great artists, philosophers or thinkers - at the end we're all just people with common struggles and if you open yourself up honestly, I think the conversations you can have could be so much more meaningful. I get that you made this video with the tourism board but framing the video in the way you did was super contrived and in my opinion, completely missed the mark when it came to talking about pain and hard times- it just felt like 17 minutes of self-aggrandizement

OMG, the brilliance and artistry that goes into Nathaniel's films nourishes the soul.

This is about what Mark Manson wrote in his book. "Pain is an universal constant of life"

Beautiful video! Love the clips of nature in all your vids, keep it up man!

I like to think that hard times is the call to adventure we decline at first because of the fear of uncertainty of what's to come if we decide to face them, eventually we step up to the challenge & return to where we once where, as a changed person. Idk pretty much the cycle of the hero's journey

I every video I somehow end up crying or just having a Tear. It is always so moving for me☺️. Thank you

You’re a natural teacher. ❤️

Me ha encantado, tu modo de vivir abre puertas y genera conexiones que es lo único importante en la vida y que fuerteeeee ver a David en tu vídeo abrazo. Cuando vengas a España hacer alguna quedada, avisa con tiempo. Abrazo

Things like this are one of my favorite ways to pass time

One of the modern day salons in a way is KZfaq. People sharing their art and ideas. Only part lack is ppl getting together. You could argue that KZfaq is a community, but it’s not the same as talking to someone and smelling the person’s bad breath during the conversation hahaha.

Thanks again for the amazing meetup Nathaniel! This is actually the first KZfaq video that I am knowingly in, even if it's just for one second 😅 interesting video concept that you came up with in the end, after hearing Lucas talk about the questions regarding the video at the meetup. Grüße aus Wien, Marlene 😊

I was so surprised when you said you're going to Vienna to find your answers. I'm from Vienna myself and you captured the city beautifully ! You also played my most listened song :) it's amazing how you bring people together. You even inspired me in your last video, which was filmed in Paris, to go there. I booked the trip the same day !

I love the salon idea!

Not only did you impart exactly the wisdom I needed at this point in my life, you did it in my beautiful city! Vienna will always welcome you! (And my couch, should you need it ;))

This video it’s so good!I am for 11weeks in really hard situation I want to give up but then I remember I am here to this world for some reason.The things they help me is meditation,journal,pray and talk nice to myself(maybe it sounds weird but help me a lot)

The quality of your videos is unmatched 👌🏻. Well done 🇦🇺

amazing visual storytelling 😍 and the meanings too 🙌

Beautiful brother! Beautiful! Thank you 🙏 ❤

One of my favorite Nathaniel films so far

I LOVE and adore your videos, Nathan! Your passion for life and love for filmmaking are so fascinating to me and show me a more balanced and positive outlook on the crazy world we live in! Thank youuuu

Beautiful storytelling, and a very meaningful message!

I really appreciate this video so much right now

beautifully done!

Killing it with these videos lately! Keep peeling back the layers!!

Another cinematic and thought provoking masterpiece. Thank you

I absolutely love your videos man, every time they get me

wow, thaaaaank youuuuu for this! greetings from Wien :)

Merci Nathan pour cette vidéo tellement galvanisante, inspirante et émouvante. Your energy is so contagious , and powerful. That was a beautiful initiative. I'd like to meet more people like you.

You're video is everything since the very beginning. Subscriber present from episode 1 upto now

you always inspired me to write, i appreciate all the videos you make thankyou

The return of the SALON! Exceptional! Thank you!

OMG, I love to see a video from my home country. 😍It gives me a whole other perspective on my culture. Last month I left Austria for good, I always said I was leaving because of the culture (I totally agree with the girl who said that people are closed-minded) but there are also exceptions. And there is also something beautiful about the culture ❤ as shown in the video. THANKS for sharing 👏🏼🥳 congrats on the ice bath! I started bathing in rivers and lakes regularly at the end of 2019 because I hate winter, and now I can handle the cold better. It's amazing! Our bodies are capable of so much more than we might think.

This is a masterpiece of a video. Great work, as usual Nathaniel!

So ein schönes Video! Such a wonderful video!

After watching this video, I feel a cold swim is what I need the most. Now reading the Wim Hoff book and I will try to implement it from time to time. Surely makes an impact in your life and rewinds your mind to the present. Moreover, I am impressed by the amount of effort you put in each video trying to reflect your struggle with the coming situations that we encounter in this rough times.

Great edition and storytelling, really! And it really give us the insight to change how we view everything. Thanks

Beautiful video as always :D Rewatching some of your older videos rn. Please keep it up-I always feel deeply inspired after watching your videos. - Another traveller journeying through life

You are a very unique and special person...thank you for sharing 😊

these videos are helpful...thank you for creating this content...god bless you.

This made me 😊 Thank you.🙏

Amazing video!