A departure from your usual style of videos but probably the most authentic video you've put out so far. Courageous and relatable. Love this kind of stream-of-consciousness narration.

What many experience but nobody is talking about. A brilliant concept and a multi-layered and multi-textured masterpiece.

very touching to watch this video, becasue I just quit my job (comfortable zone )and switch to the new challenge,its like having conversation with you about career changing. Like eactly you said, w when you have too much options, it causes the inability to make decisions, then it can not help you move forward, Jia you! It is worth to try, wish you see the results and enjoy the process too!

The cinematography in this video was incredible. A true masterpiece. I'm rooting for you Em! Thank you for being authentic, relatable, and an inspiration.

Absolutely love this contemplative video! Beautifully shot and really thought-provoking. Indeed this is the time that isn't the glamorous bit that people generally share, so thank you for the honesty and for being vulnerable so openly. Just like your video, there's also beauty in the liminal spaces in our heads. Maybe the destination isn't even the most important part. It's about enjoying what's in between and how you got through. ❤

EM!!! this was so good! I totally understand this feeling! and I LOVE the way you articulated it; it gave me words I didn't know I needed. you're wonderful and amazing!

feeling better knowing that other people are also consciously experiencing this

My favorite video that you guys have made so far. Beautifully shot and beautifully cut, especially around 0:04, 1:38 to 1:42, 1:56 to 2:00. I love it. Good message too. I highly recommend Baraka and Koyaanisqatsi if you haven’t seen those.

I really love this video guys. In the culture of growth and resilience, we often view and conceptualise life in a relatively linear and simplistic manner (e.g., 5 steps to do x y z). However, as you suggested in the video, life is often dynamic, non-linear and complex. That's why reflections are very important. Thank you for creating this very relatable, honest and geninue video. It is okay to be not okay. We don't need to have everything figured out. Thanks again

So beautiful!

32 years old here and just quitted the job that I worked for 10 years. Not sure about how it eventually turn out but I am pretty excited about it. Cheers and hope everything goes smooth for us!

This was one of my fave videos from you. Lovely shots of HK. I'm right there with you (closed my business in April). Good luck choosing what's next.

wow em! incredible video. you beautifully described a feeling I haven't heard described before. you & lloyd are doing amazing work on this channel!

Appreciate the thoughts that went behind making this video Em, from the narrative, and footage to the choice of background music! Very therapeutic watching it. It's also different from the click-bait videos we often see online now, love it.

Thank you for articulating that situation. It's good to know this feeling of unsettling is shared by others. Sometimes, it is hard to explain to others why I am not updating on my social media because it might not be understandable as others' lives look well defined and directed. Now I know I'm not alone 💞

what a nice change up! felt real and connected. nicely done. the truth is, many of us, if we're lucky will go through many chapters and career changes. these in between moments may seem great from afar because of the freedom to choose and the financial stability to be able to afford them. Some people will be happy for you, some will be envious and sadly, some of your closest friends will be uncomfortable with this phase in your phase. These 3rd group may see your in between as a lack of "real" productivity which is really their problem and not yours. No matter, enjoy this in between time as you will become wistful about it on when you will get a chance to do it again once you're not in it. Take it from someone who's had the chance to have a few in between times.

22 and working in tech, came across your videos when I was deciding whether or accept an offer to study law. Now also in this stage, trying to figure out whether to continue on with my career, go back to school for law or go to med school. Been a struggle for the past year constantly thinking about what I actually want to pursue, can definitely relate to this. Even after writing a thesis length journal analysing my life and what my goals are in different areas, I realised that there is no escaping this process. No fancy journaling and analysis is going to save me from the decision. Mustering up the courage to make a final decision, taking responsibility for it and accepting the possibility of not succeeding. It makes me feel better to see others also go through this process as well, thanks for sharing.

Love this type of video you made! Felt very authentic and raw. As a 30 year old law student who has had a successful business career before, I can sort of relate to what you are going through. These past 3 years, I have been feeling as though I may not be smart enough to be a lawyer due to having B average grades and sometimes i question myself as to whether or not leaving a 7 year career was a mistake. But every time when these doubts kick in, I always remind myself that these liminal periods are setting me up for success that I am not meant to understand yet. Thank you so much for sharing.

I loved this. Very beautiful video that leaves me reflecting on my own life.

I’m 28 and currently going through this phase as well 😖 I spent 10 years studying and working to be a Chartered Accountant, but I think I’m having an existential crisis. It’s really tough, knowing there’re many choices out there but fearing the consequences of making any wrong move.

Wow, the cinematography in this video is absolutely stunning! It's evident that a lot of thought and skill went into capturing each shot. The way the visuals are composed truly transforms it into a work of art. I also realy enjoyed the subject matter. Great job!

this video is oddly grounding, and i appreciate you so much for showing this side of life ❤

I love this channel. Thank you.

Thanks for sharing. It’s so honest

Thank you for this amazing video!

Love this video, thank you.

Thank you so much for this video, the message it’s huge ❤

I've just finished high school- grappling with choice of university, major and time management during holidays. I may not fully share your experience nor understand the hardships that go along with it, but I definetely sympathize with this sentiment . Psychological liminal spaces can be so daunting, especially since bringing them up to anyone may make you look like you're just complaining. Anyhow, I'm sure we'll overcome it

I loved this!! Really feel in this stage of my life, thank you for talking about it while you're in it

I like this, so genuine and mature!

Great video. Few people have enough courage to show their vulnerability in public platform like you tube and you're one of them.. It's ok to be in liminal space,taking deep thoughts on where life will take you next. And i think it's quite difficult to be done in the hustle bustle city of hong kong, where everyone seems to be always in a rush.. 😊

This is a great video! I loooove this video and the format. "There were structures determined by external factors" I'm also in the liminal space. Currently trying to figure out my own structures determined by my _internal_ factors. Some people call it purpose, some call it "their calling", but I call it my north star. The process to finding your north star is hard to share, because there's so much discovery going on. Discovery is a vulnerable process, but also very fulfilling. Thanks for sharing your process. I hope to see more!

Liminal Space, wow. I never thought about that. I always thought it was just normal transitions in life from university to work, to life. Thank You for this concept, you’ve given me something to think about this week. ❤

This video came at the right time. Thank you Em for sharing your thoughts and emotions. I’m grateful that I was able to watch this video and have a new insight and perspective as am also in the space in between transition. I hope you know how much I appreciate your channel and videos. Love the shots and how this video was edited, it makes me miss HK even more. Keep going and we are here for you. A fan from the Philippines 🇵🇭

A short film by Em. *Chef’s kiss

What a wonderful heartfelt video. I really enjoyed this heart-to-heart and honesty. I think maybe because I'm in the same place of sorts, this in-between where I don't really know what I'm doing or where I'm going next. I'm just... existing. I know we'll figure it out, I just wish there was less confusion and uncertainty about it haha Thank you for the video, would love to see more like this!! Love from Canada.

Beautiful video

What a great video Em. I hope you have a great time finding your next destination.

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As i wrote in some previous video, i'm moving back in hong kong after 10 years FINALLY. My mistake has been to decide to live here and only care about my gf happiness and not also mine. So in the meanwhile we bought house together and we renovated it. I wasted my years far away from hong kong without feeling happy. I've felt dazed, empty, out of place, depressed like a fish out of water. I have come to the conclusion that if she will follow me will be fine otherwise i need to think first about myself and i'll decide to end up the relationship. I don't wanna live anymore like in "the space in between".

This was such a carefully crafted video, didn't even realise that there was a term such as liminal space which I can relate to right now (you really do learn something new everyday). This definitely gave me a bit more reassurance that I don't feel alone in my constant uncertain thoughts and feelings about recently transitioning from in-house to a commercial role and whether it's the right move for me. Also was that an intentional pun on an "eggs-istential crisis" @1:17 or maybe it's just my inner lawyer doing weird attention to detail things again?

I dont know why but I kind of or may be too much relate to this too, I have been working since age of 18 and now I am 31, working in same place almost half of my life, I want to move to difference phase of life but kind of trap for now but sooner or later can get out of it... but then whats next? For me want to retire at 40-45 or even earlier if financially strong, I want to just live a very simple life with less noise, less rush, minimilistic life style, do things that I enjoy like cooking, traveling, playing badminton, table tennis, watch movies with relaxed mind... simply live and mindfully, explore innerself more, you can say kind of a spritual path.

Can you guys do a video on comparing yourselves to others your age? I am the same age as you guys and find that the older we get the more differences i see with our peers that we graduated with (financial situation, owing a house, career advancement, moving to a new country, single vs married vs with children). Do you guys worry about falling "behind" with this career break?

This is great!! Perhaps explore your talent as a film maker 😊

hmmm i feel like im in liminal space now. Turning 30 in a few days, just quit my job as a tax CPA in Canada, thinking about next steps in life. Also feel the paradox of choice now :( Any life advice on how to proceed/ navigate?

I am kind of independent lawyer and never have any experience working for big law, can you make some video about app or software or laptop you guy frequently use back when still practicing law,

Wonderful wonderful video! Pretty the same as you, i have been a lawyer for 60years and recently i am planing to quit. I am thinking:What should i do next?

Em, you must read 1Q84 if you haven't already. You remind me of one of the protagonists. Enjoy your time in the liminal space.

Visit to s.korea for a change ur mood😊

I thought you left Hong Kong?

I am just really hoping you do nothing with law. OMG, I've been a lawyer for 20 years now and it sucks.

Very long winded way of saying you're feeling directionless em. Here's the thing: That's ok! It's ok to be directionless for a while, believe me ;)

Why don't you start a family? I mean you not getting younger (being a women) might as well get it out of the way while you still in the "space in between"? 🧐