MWAH! $ No, you’re a bad influence. Don’t quit smoking EVER! Spread your fingers when you smoke. It’s magic. A hedge of protection from smoke related illnesses.

What I always find so interesting is how so many people always say that the French are so snooty if you can’t speak their language. They really should be grateful that people care to learn their language to be honest. Americans never do that (maybe unless you’re from New York 😂) even to people who speak the most broken English. I always find myself trying to help a new English speaker especially when they tell me. The French really need to get it together. Not flattering or motivating at all.

I, / we, are very grateful that you share these parts of your life. Thank you for posting. David is super cool, typical as what I would expect from one of your friends. Such good work, I look forward to any other material you produce.

i enjoy your videos

I read that book years ago when it was new or newish. I've studied languages on and off as a hobby for a long time. I always like hearing about anyone's language learning journey and the book was really well written. It's easy to get caught up in the momentum of the book I think but I tried his app and the pictures only approach doesn't always work. I used the app when it was new and they did not let you put English on the card at all. Not even for when you forgot what the picture was because you hadn't seen the flash card is a while. I sent feedback and asked what to do in that situation and at that time they told me the method was no English, pictures only. I quit. I'm curious to see how the app developed over the years and that's how I found your video.

Bill gates is wealthy, not successful. There is a major difference.

It's been a year. How is it going?

I totally resonate with your comment regarding the intro paragraph that was written in your own "voice". I've experienced a similar situation when writing a paper for an organizational behavior course during an MBA program a couple years ago. I think that is because despite it being just a spontaneous thought in a moment of deep concentration and reflection, that thought is the expression of all your life's experiences that shaped you. That thought is the essence of you, a unique angle. And that's exactly why these thoughts are so valuable: because you're bringing a unique idea that you created, rather than repeating what others have already thought and shared with the world already!

Nietzsche.

I really enjoyed this! Perfect timing for me as I have been looking for information about vegan culinary schools. Is there a way I can email you?I wouldn't take much of your time just have a few of questions... You're very self aware! Good for you...not everybody gets to that point In their entire life.

I have always thought of you as a philosopher. Regards from Baltimore.

Thought-provoking, thanks. Regards from Baltimore.

Hi there. I'm from Brazil and I have been reading this book. I haven't finished it yet. However, I love learning languages. This book is awesome.

@Allysia Marie I have likely watched 100's of videos on journals, how to set them up, etc. It was my quarantine hobby. 😁 I spent way too much money on a myriad of types of planners/journals...then came the journal covers (got to have a really impressive one for the journal to even work apparently)....all the specs on the pens used which branched off into brands, nub size...then the paper that is used to manufacture the journal...ARRRGGGHHHHH! Certainly not all but I think some "How To" vids are more a form of "show and tell" rather than containing concrete info. Your video is one of the rarer ones that presents concepts rather than sparkle. Really enjoyed this video. Thank you!

Why? - Because you are a rebel at heart - ('they',.. don't want you to choose it) philosophy, in of itself, is crippled by the fact that there is actually no answer, to the question of life. (i.e. - life is a problem to be solved, is an incorrect view) But it still retains that tantalizing, close relationship to pure math's and physics, that is undeniable. Enjoy.

Been loving to hear your ideas and voice when i wake up and before i go to sleep :) thank you!!

I listened to the rest of the podcast on Spotify and enjoyed it more than I thought I would👍. I think it's made me very aware of how much I love listening to you speak. But I've also realized how much I love to watch you on KZbin because I've grown very fond of your hand gestures.

How come you're not majoring in Music Allysia? What am I missing🤔? Anyway, I took introductory Psychology my 1st year at Uni and loved it, I learned some really insightful stuff about human behaviour that I've never forgotten. Although I majored in Computer Science.

You are lucky to study this at a uni level, most people simply cant afford to do this due to only being able to spend money on uni courses to get work. By the way who are your favourite philosophers? I love learning about Hegel but he is so dense to read, hopefully one day I will crack the phenomenology of spirit

This resonates so much. Knowing you, I can see how having variety and novelty - but in a seasonal way - would work super well for you.

If you want to bore someone to death - tell them your dreams. Pretty much a truism in day-to-day life, realistically. Well done, to turn it around, presented in a positive way. Something to act upon. Inspiring post - again. Thanks.

Just recently back from a trip to my house and property (I am away from home a lot) to find more of the trees I had planted when I was your age (16 years ago) had died, either from too much water, too little water, cattle damage or disease. This happens every time I go back home. It can be a bit disheartening but there is still plenty there doing well, some incredibly well, to the point of amazement, which counters any loss. My apple tree is still going strong but no fruit yet, citrus is always a good yield. Apologies for such a literal spiel, but there is a moral to it, plant ten times more than you need and adapt your expectations to what actually survives to maturity. (Also, help from other people is great but cannot be expected or relied upon.)

We recently celebrated Arbor Day at the college where I teach. (I have no idea how Arbor day dates are determined). I almost always stop and put my hand on one of the trees on the walk from the parking lot to my office. It's also nice to smell the wood. It's likely that most students or faculty members who happen to see me doing this think I'm a weirdo. But I don't care. It feels like a grounding procedure to let a couple of my senses experience something that exists outside of the Internet.

Howdy Allysia, Believe me, your desires will be ever shifting, I'm probably twice your age and everything is now very compact and grounded! In your twenties you want to explore and experience life on a wing and a prayer, in your thirties roots start to form and the future comes to mind quite frequently, in your forties mortality becomes an actual thought and worry, in your fifties and sixties, stability is one of the most important issues, friends, family, partners, are of the upmost importance and reflection becomes a wondrous thing. I love to compose and that is my yoga! I feel whole every time I finish a composition and record it. Your apple tree analogy is very thought provoking and beautiful! Take care, ciao.

Im actually im my 20, thats is so interesting, even thought im so young, i can recall on your thinkings. I live in Brazil, slighly big city, 3year on college and just got my first job... Its like you say some relations just "fade away" ppl pass by, some will stay some will go, i belive every relationship is a 2 way route, both ppl need to keep caring or they eventually will go. I had a lot o friends on high school, lost contact with a bunch of friends, i have connect to ppl that i barelly spoke to and also i have made new friends. Im going in a date with a girl that i really enjoy, but i know she doesnt wanna anything serious for now. You know this, everything, the video reflexion and this text made me realize the experience we are passing through is the most valuable thing, its such unique. In our roots we leave marks and sometimes they have more meaningfull than any deep... idk im just reflexive. Ok time to go sleep. Hey im really glad i clicked on this video.

Hola, long time no speak, hope you’re well. Not sure about apple trees, but there is an old saying, - “A society grows great when old men plant trees under whose shade they know they’ll never sit.”

Nice to hear from you! I enjoy your thoughts. Regards from Baltimore.

Allysia, have you read or listened to Alan Watts? And thank you for your channel.

I smoked for 36 years, started when I was 11 (also living in Canada at the time) but I did eventually quit nearly 10 years ago (I do Vape sometimes though) so never quit quitting, it IS possible to do and you Can do this! xx

Love all the thoughts and advice, and so wish I had these for when I was in university. At least for me, with a sense of who you are, the disclaimers seemed unnecessary! But maybe that's just your old viewers!

What exactly are you studying at the moment?

Hope indeed!

Hi Ally! Its very nice to see you studying history and philosophy! They’re my favourite subjects beside music ….. I’m just looking for a little guidance on deciding to get either the ARCT performance or the teacher (its my 2023 new year resolution) ….. Question: Do you need to register students for exams AS PART OF THE REQUIREMENT to get a “teacher’s certificate”? (That’s why I’m getting by reading their website, but I’m a little unsure,… I don’t know if I’m understanding it right)

Hi Allysia, long time no see! I've missed watching your videos! Yeah, the password for 2022 was "Crap!" for me, what a horrid year, just like 2020 & 2021, we just can't seem to get out of this Covid rut! My wife got diagnosed with Breast Cancer and we went through all that last year, she got a mastectomy but she's back to 100% now! I voted for your album, I really loved it! My word for 2023 is "Hope" but as you well know "Hope" is a very dangerous thing! I really feel bad for the young people of today, they will definitely inherit a world in worse shape than we will leave it but "Hope" is all we got! Take Care.

Happy new year ! What Kawai do you have behind you? Thanks!

Oh yay! I was thinking about your review last year a couple of days ago :)

the hope is real! <3

Miss your content Ally. Thank you for the update and inspirational 2023 message. 2022 was a dorment year for me. I hope 2023 will be year of making changes.

I would rather spend longer on each book than harry myself

Nice diary

"When the suffering of another creature causes you to feel pain, do not submit to the initial desire to flee from the suffering one, but on the contrary, come closer, as close as you can to her who suffers, and try to help her." Leo Tolstoy

But..,why...😞

Thanks for posting, I'm 20 years older than you and often get Deja Vue when following. It's great because of the resonance. I love anthropology. Most of the stuff you say resounds though the epochs of time.

As a philosophy professor (and mediocre pianist ... ), I applaud your Logic grade! :) I also think philosophy pairs with psychology VERY well. Go for it!

Good luck with your studies! Don't worry about what other people are doing or saying, just keep doing what you think is the right thing. That's always been my philosophy

Have your classes been in-person, or virtual? And if virtual, how was that? Virtual classes weren't invented until I was well out of grad school. Thanks.

Interesting, useful, and passionately presented. Thanks. Regards from Baltimore.

I need to share this with my great niece. She can use it!