Joshua Graham teaches you how to deal with fear

[@Abraxas1212]

"Courage is not the absence of fear. It is acting in spite of it." -Theodore Roosevelt

[@not_quiteknown]

Waiting until someone say mha line but this better that any mha line maybe idk

[@potatolord9715]

He didn’t say that

[@Abraxas1212]

@@potatolord9715 he... Did? That's an exact quote.

[@Wolf_3125]

​@@potatolord9715 Flank 'em and spank 'em - Sun Zoo

[@potatolord9715]

@@Wolf_3125 😭 so true

[@nickhoc8853]

Fear is a natural part of being alive, giving into terror is a choice that must be consciously avoided at all costs.

[@zzodysseuszz]

Fear is what kept us alive. Fear of the unknown, fear what could be and most importantly fear the unfamiliar. One knows not what dangers oneself so why assume one is not with danger when one is with the unknown? Fear, fear will check for you. Fear ensures you avoid anything potentially dangerous. However, terror….terror is a cage. Terror is the shivering cowardice upon feeling wind, hearing birds and seeing light. Terror is the cold, sharp lighting in your spine when you try to leave bed. Terror is the tight chain around one’s neck. Terror is what fear will make you when you let it. Tell me; will you let it? If you do, do you think you can crawl from the cage? Naw at the chain?

[@dogmadude1399]

It's so hard sometimes, I struggle hard with my Thanatophobia since Dad died

[@lawliet617]

True What matters is what you do With it

[@rikacomedyletsplays2581]

Congratulations youve understood the assignment :D

[@The_Consciousness]

"The consciousness is the subject and everything else is the object "

[@sawmesalami]

This was extraordinarily well written.

[@AlwaysOnline2001]

i cant stop relistening.

[@semzz7769]

Yeah is this from a book or something?

[@samurai6331]

@@semzz7769 I think the guy said somewhere in the comments that he got inspiration from a book he read years ago from a guy named David R. Hawkins

[@pedromurillo2140]

@@semzz7769 its a character in one of fallout new vegas DLC that character is so well writen that has made atheist believe in god

[@AlwaysOnline2001]

@@pedromurillo2140 yes but OP wrote the script themselves which in itself is amazing the character was just the actor here

[@frostblitz77]

"I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration." -Frank Herbert

[@thanoseid2883]

fear is natural. accept it as a part of you and if your willing confront it.

[@phillswift6869]

I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.

[@phillswift6869]

@@thanoseid2883 I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.

[@ghillieshark6437]

Is that Frost?

[@thanoseid2883]

@@phillswift6869 except your fear will never leave. it will always be there. fear doesn't magically "disappear" it persists. it will always be apart of you and unless you acknowledge that it will always make it harder to face.

[@Blackout5871]

12 years later, Joshua Graham still spitting wisdom beyond our worth.

[@screenname6829]

Worth is subjective. You can't turn lead into gold but you can improve yourself. As one of my favorite fictional teachers once said "there is no point in training someone with natural talent" that is to say that if you can take the teachings to heart you'll be worth it in the end... regardless of how useless you may have felt when you started

[@Krystaldawnw]

My Nigga Jesus Christ

[@kendrickbradley4140]

12 years later and I still haven’t gotten to play this masterpiece of DLC thanks to Xbox not having the option to buy the DLC

[@OpasgegenLinks]

@@kendrickbradley4140 How do you not own the Ultimate Edition??

[@kendrickbradley4140]

@@OpasgegenLinks when that edition was out on 360 I was a brokey

[@dragonfell5078]

The Joshua Graham AI voice really bringing out the philosophers in this community I love this

[@NA-ko7cd]

Sometimes, people only need a little push of inspiration, it is then that ideas made of gold bloom.

[@Dustpuma1]

cringe bro

[@NA-ko7cd]

​@@Dustpuma1 Dont kill the part of you that is cringe, kill the part of you that cringes.

[@nighteye4042]

I cant afford the good voice ai, hoping to eventually so I can make these

[@SooClassy]

@@Dustpuma1 “cwing bwo“ -🤓

[@benjaminlyons6359]

I’ve been fighting a hell of a lot of anxiety and a nasty case of perfectionism that’s plagued me for just about my whole life. Although this may not be the first time I’ve heard this message, it really helps to hear it again. Especially from the voice of a character in a game who never knew me personally. Thank you so much for this, I’ll try repeating this in my head next time I get paralyzed by my own thoughts

[@kingforall----]

I too", Suffer the same fate", I can achieve "greatness", encroach "abstinence", solemn "brilliance" and yet fall from the depths of my own endeavors. I fear most of.... is in, the end of glory". I concur back to the one who is "True", The one who reverts back to the child I once was, Abstaining me from reaching my "fullest potential""feeling his fears", and soldiering his pain". but yet.... Bolstering inside of me, a King!, tempered with the "essence" of a warrior. although confide', I wish to relinquish it from it's chains. Until I conquer my past, "I'll never hope for a future"

[@nanaa9074]

@@kingforall---- your sauce?

[@kingforall----]

@@nanaa9074 Me King 👑

[@arshinsharma2137]

I think I'm facing it too. We all have our highs and lows. I've been dealing with some failures and I'm experiencing a lack of confidence in myself which is making me less stronger. I've seen that I've been not clear in my words , and I am doing things again and again , fearing that I might have done it wrong. How can I make myself stronger?To have more confidence in myself , trust and faith in others and regain my strength?

[@PocoLocoexe2814]

Your not alone in how your feeling. Im the same way where I feel almost paralyzed sometimes from constantly overthinking. We will all get through our problems

[@youngdud9025]

You, the person behind the text and thought, have my respect for the good message and a smart delivery

[@vincentrees4970]

Fear of death, fear of failure, fear of rejection, these things are pointless. You don't fear the sunrise, a flock of birds travelling overhead. So why fear these things? If you are overcome with fear, meditate in whatever form you choose. Take slow, deep breaths to regulate your heartbeat. Much of the fear you may feel can be reduced if you calm that jackhammer in your chest. If you are an overthinker, like me, train your mind ruthlessly. Keep hold of your thoughts before they can meander into wild theory. And above all else; never act out of this fear. Regain your composure before you move, and your apparent confidence and calm will affect yourself and those around you in a loop. Danger is very real, but in this way you can control your fear of it.

[@RobinYoBoi19YT]

Damn man that was deep

[@coleroberts4209]

Did this come from your brain or is this a quote and if it is a quote who quoted it lol

[@xoriented983]

What did you mean by „keep hold of your thoughts before they can meander into wild theory“? And how is said thing you said done properly then so that I don‘t overthink?

[@antoniomartialarts]

wow this is deep asf

[@PeptoAbismol]

"Keep hold of your thoughts before they can meander into wild theory." im going to keep this in my brain now, i highly appreciate these types of comments.

[@whooosh]

Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me

[@TheSozeone]

This doesn't work if you don't believe in God

[@chesspuppeteer]

True but Joshua Graham does. Hence the relevance.

[@thechickenfriedredneck910]

@@TheSozeone God or no God we can still love each other and live each day one at a time.

[@gamercatjr.2941]

Amen

[@BernardTheDegenerate]

​@@thechickenfriedredneck910 gigachad

[@whodis5444]

Fear is a warning sign, not a barrier. It's a signal that lets you know that risk/danger is near, but how you respond to said risk/danger is up to you. You can control what you do, but you have to be present and aware.

[@Turboman-kx7cc]

It can be a barrier in certain circumstances.

[@whodis5444]

@@Turboman-kx7cc that's up to the person experiencing fear. Fear takes whatever form you allow it.

[@b-doi1211]

Thought anxeity is risk/danger is near, fear is when it happens.

[@Dragosmom.]

​@@b-doi1211 anxiety is "i THINK i may need to be scared soon" fear is what happens when you actually recognize danger.

[@Khornecussion]

People with anxiety disorders exist. Phobias also cripple people because something in their brain says " Don't like that. " and they're unable to just flip a switch and turn on feelings of apathy to ignore the fear. Well, not unable... just not strong enough always. Some can, but some just aren't able to because of their mental limitations or limitations of the self.

[@budgetbiker26]

"I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain." -dune

[@joecrim8877]

I just took a philosophy course in high school and feel like this 5 minute ai video based on a video game character is far better written and explained then anything I had in the entire 6 months. Honestly respect to whomever wrote this it’s amazing

[@ethanpearl9011]

You will learn infinitely more outside of school than the infinitesimal lessons they try to impart on you. If every moment you can ask yourself, “what can I learn?” You will grow more than you will ever need.

[@mertyuip06]

If I ever get a philosophy class I’ll tell the teacher or professor to play this that’ll be sicl

[@duvipearson6251]

CHATGPT my nibba

[@SouthpawJoe]

​@@ethanpearl9011 Terrible take. You need the right education to be able to have the tools for philosophy. What is really being said, why does it mean and what are its natural consequences. These are things that need formal education. Sure, most useful things are not taught in schools. But to be a well rounded character you should strive for the right education and life experiences.

[@ZooApor]

@@SouthpawJoe What do you mean "the right education to be able to have the tools for philosophy"? Exercising philosophy, or "being a philosopher", isn't something you need an education to do or be. It is merely asking yourself questions and thinking about it. All you need is mind. You do not even have to listen to/study other philosophers to be one yourself. However, it is helpful in expanding ones own thinking to consider what has been said/written before.

[@luizeduardo9833]

the crackling of the fire, and the burned man talking about controlling fear. really shows he knows what hes talking about and how he had to learn it

[@jehriko7525]

holy shit dude the psychological effect of hearing advice from a cool game character compared to any other person makes a huge difference for some reason, great video!

[@trashee973]

I love God with all my heart.

[@unforgivencaleb528]

"Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less." -Marie Curie

[@Monkey.D.Pression]

Nice quote, But Marie Curie should have been afraid. Considering her outcome

[@UCannotDefeatMyShmeat]

Better yet, feel fear but simply understand it’s nature

[@Nagafan]

​@genericanimecharacter430 If she had let fear dictate her choice to understand radiation, then the world would have been left in the dark about that very same subject for God knows how many more years. It's healthy to have fear, but it is not healthy to hold it, especially in high regard.

[@korvincarry3268]

This has no right to be so uplifting while also so existential. Time to watch again every week

[@MrBartolbe42]

Please give some love to this VA and so much truth said here.

[@maybehesbornwithitmaybeits9318]

Its ai voice

[@_Bozo]

@@maybehesbornwithitmaybeits9318 The future is now, old man.

[@condes9188]

Still, Support the V.A, Even tho this A.I is really good, we always need thank/support the original source, or else he will have prejudice/loss.

[@Ozymandias2x]

@@maybehesbornwithitmaybeits9318 Yes, but it's an AI voice built to sound like the VA, from the VA's voice.

[@odracircomix7359]

JOSHUA IS THE DAD I NEVER HAD IN THESE SPEECHES

[@nevalackin6518]

same Brother

[@bonesnake3408]

fr me 2

[@kurayamaking6425]

"Be present and be with yourself." That hit hard.

[@bloodocean8389]

These videos are great

[@Demos_Jeff]

I genuinely believe this video and others by similar creators are gonna help a lot of people especially those young men being led astray by these ego maniacs on the internet. A lot of these videos offer advice that most people have heard before but hearing it from our favorite characters that we look up to is and entirely different sensation. Thank you for making this!

[@pezzysquad]

Exactly

[@UCannotDefeatMyShmeat]

Now if it was from the flood gravemind, I’d think about it

[@disasterleo8883]

This showed up when my partner was having a breakdown. I took it a sign and played it while we sat together. She listened to this and I've never seen so much relief in her face after it was over. It's been the first 8 hours of sleep she's had in a while. Thank you.

[@goonbug8910]

Did you write this yourself. This is beautiful and enlightening. I’ve always felt I’ve never truly been afraid of anything I’ve just lacked confidence and because of the lack of confidence I felt uncertainty and uncertainty is why death is terrifying. Because we just don’t know what happens after

[@Aogiri_]

I write my own videos, but I remember reading a book years back written by a man called David R Hawkins. I cannot remember exactly what he said, but his overall lesson on letting go and dealing with fear has stuck with me.

[@djwquggfds]

@@Aogiri_ you should write a book one day man. You really have talent!

[@astronautical1060]

“The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown.” - H.P. Lovecraft

[@whtstr2133]

​@@Aogiri_ Well done. Just remember to listen to the videos and the message. I'm wondering if you are a Fallout New Vegas cosplay person. If not, you should be. You know Joshua Graham better than Bethesda by this point, and You could make a serious Christian impact on a lot of fellow fans of the game. They meet at Good Springs, Nevada once a year I believe. Might be fun and educational both.

[@michaellennerman7844]

​@@Aogiri_ based on your past videos you seem to be very wise.

[@pohjantuulet247]

This was the longest 5 minutes ive experienced in a while. Thank you for that. I needed it.

[@biggestfella9178]

This is to well written it feels as if it's just what I needed

[@MadamGascar]

This is exactly what I needed to hear this morning. Thank you

[@Rimson18]

We need more of his fatherly figure advice! I simply adore the fact that he actually says true advice. A fatherly figure for those who have lost their ways in the internet. I simply request to get more these type of videos published.

[@nirelli476]

“Surrender your control to something higher than yourself. Be present, and be with yourself.” This is the key to a happy life.

[@UCannotDefeatMyShmeat]

My key was getting as much sci fi stories as I could, but I can see why that might work too

[@RaffieFaffie]

@@UCannotDefeatMyShmeat Why's that?

[@lucionwillhite3808]

Keep it up man this is great

[@skylerpainter1307]

this is how I started dealing with my anxiety/panic attacks. one of my biggest problems is dizziness and vertigo and I'm constantly scared of it. but lately when I started having that panic feeling, I always tell myself "You've easily dealt with worse feelings than this " and my anxiety/panic would slowly go away.

[@skylerpainter1307]

and plus, after that I've been very appreciative of going through these anxiety/panics because I taught myself on how to deal with them.

[@nicp7474]

You know, these Joshua Gram advice stuffs your write are real calming and hit hard in a positive way. I really look forward to these vids. Wish you the best in this channels growth.

[@rossrockomurphy2277]

The steps from this video have proved fruit. Thanks so much!

[@biomechnicalhuman4851]

I expected a meme. But instead I overcame a deep fear that Ive held for a long time that connects with me even better because of how a character from a game I love is telling me it. 11/10 thank you

[@xenoxorus]

Keith deserves a praise on his performance bringing the life of the most relatable and likeable character in the entire fallout franchise.

[@amielparham5710]

I love the 2 videos you made it really did help me out

[@colingallagher1648]

Joshua Graham the phenomenologist explains what its like to have a mind and be an spirit/citta, the witness participating in the Atman, the logos, the nous.Embodied and apart of the world a subject among many others.Gotta love it.Many thanks

[@thebanditking0852]

These are the kinds of things I listen to when I go to my back yard or outside, I imagine the talker next to me or sitting near talking to me and when you imagine this, it feels different from when you listen to them while doing something else like school work or writing a presentation for a company, when you sit in a room with two chairs you can see them there and if not then you feel them there and if not then that's okay. But if you listen and focus on the words and understand them, then you will see what they mean

[@bengoldberg6198]

Thank you Jesus for my life.

[@Alex-yq8zj]

what he's saying is so profound!! Did you write the script yourself?

[@Aogiri_]

I write my own stuff, but I got the letting go idea from an author I used to read some time ago, his name is David R. Hawkins. I suggest checking him out.

[@b4ptist]

@@Aogiri_ this is a very excellent video, and if more people could understand some of the ideas in this video we would all be in a better place. I hope more people start picking up on this kind of thing.

[@Widi1341]

​@@Aogiri_ now wonder why it sounded familiar! Great job

[@Dustpuma1]

@@Aogiri_ let's be honest you just ripped mutiple things off other people none of those thoughts we're original or unheard of I've the hand can't touch itself etc etc, and put into an ai voice

[@rho7754]

@@Dustpuma1 Let's be honest, there is really rarely such a thing as an original or unheard of thought. You are a rip-off Dustin, of everything that has ever influenced your sense of who you are, and every idea that has ever entered your mind from elsewhere and eventually manifested itself in a synthesis which is the nearest thing to an original thought that you are capable of. It's fine, everyone is this way.

[@sathancat]

Joshua Graham is a stoic 😮

[@christopherlebaron4513]

This was the hardest thing I think I've seen all day. It feels super real too. Like this is something Joshua Graham would actually say. Thanks Josh g.

[@AphitethLordOfLight]

I feel a greater challenge in the words "a thought cannot experience a thought". #GonnaEndUpASchizo

[@Soberhamster11001100]

"It takes practice, but I know you can do it." That hit me so hard. Thank you.

[@Midsdead]

"For God hath not given us the spirit of fear,; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind."

[@nekocookiee]

Wow this is just amazing. I know this probably sounds dumb but I’ve been having major anxiety about making an important doctors appointment today and after listening to this, I feel like I’ve gained the confidence to make the call and go. I’ve been playing a lot of New Vegas lately and putting off my health care visits just out of fear of what I’ll be told, I’ve been letting my anxiety get the better of me but I just need to tell myself that I can do it, I can take whatever they throw at me.

[@justasandpile]

Good work, take care of yourself.

[@nekocookiee]

@@justasandpile thank you!

[@wuhoh5274]

Hey pal! Didya make the appointment?

[@ItsZyTaaR]

You can do it, you are not alone.

[@brycefederwitz2219]

"The proper function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. I shall use my time." -Jack London

[@Justsomeoneyoucouldhaveknown]

"I don't care if you have to tag along, but there are things I have to do today" ❤

[@Tehstampede]

There's a very fine line between "letting go" and being careless. I think the hardest part people have with letting go of fear is not also becoming complacent.

[@YareYareJoJo]

Great advice !

[@NoobZxReviewZ]

I came across this video at the perfect time. I am usually such a "fearless" dude (not like a daredevil or anything outlandish, but I am the type to just do things and take up new experiences without a real worry), but today I had a weird sensation I hadn't felt in a while. Fear. Real fear. Fear that I couldn't seem to fight or explain. I am a martial artist, and recently started doing MMA training classes to begin competing, and when it came time to spar, I sat out until the class was over (only then did I start to want to get in the cage). This was very unusual for me, being that I usually have no fear of diving in with anyone, no matter the size or skill. But today of all days, I kept having this unnerving voice in my head saying "I don't want to get hurt". This video helped me a lot. Especially the part where it states "can I operate with a lump in my throat, yes", etc. I'm going to challenge myself the next time that intrusive fear comes in when I'm training "Can I take a punch to the face, yes", "Can I handle a kick to the body, yes", "Can I work off the ground if I'm swept or dumped, yes". Whats even funnier is that I've been beat to a pulp before (I once had a WBC kickboxing champ break my nose), and still kept getting up like nothing happened. I am not sure if it was an off day, if the devil was trying to get to me, or if I had a random change of heart, but for whatever reason, my mind couldn't think of all the times I had done well and faced adversity in the ring/cage, and only fed me images of me losing and getting hurt. Thank you for this video. I'm not usually one to dump a big comment like this on a video, but to quote the goat Joshua Graham: "It's not something I enjoy, but I pray to God someone may learn from my mistakes".

[@RedFoxGrappler]

“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand” - Isaiah 41:10

[@kubglo7502]

You MUST understand, that by believing in god you are contradicting the video. Its alright tho, most people choose to believe what makes them feel better.

[@Userkaf_II]

​@@kubglo7502 There is no contradiction here. "Truth is the essence of God"...

[@kubglo7502]

@@Userkaf_II here i can try to help you understand. The point of the video is to not let fear, or use the idea of fear, to control our lives. We do this by thinking less about what might happen, eternal punishment for our sins or heaven, and instead focusing on our current selves. Dont let the fear of the future dictate your actions of the current. And thats just if you put religion into it for some reason. The real answer is you shouldnt let worry about the outcome prevent you from doing what you need to in life, no matter how hard it may seem and u might still fail which is ok “He is the master not who has never failed once, but he who has failed 1000 times and corrected his mistakes”

[@Bakanlink]

​@@kubglo7502some people follow God 's path not because of fear, they do because of pure love. I (atheist) even have some sort of jealousy about how they have that kind of love in their lives.

[@kubglo7502]

@@Bakanlink im not jealous of them, mostly envious that you can survive so naively. I guess people have for 1000’s of years before though, who am i to judge.

[@jeremiahn4more253]

These are amazing videos with amazing advice your channel will, without a doubt, blow up!

[@Spectrik]

It is as the hand says "he who knows no fear, knows no courage. We are what we fight for"

[@chriswimble3466]

Seriously, this Joshua Graham teaches stuff is pure gold. Keep it up and your channel is going to do well.

[@tylermathis3840]

That was one of the first things I've heard in some time that my own mind hadn't tried to distract me from, and I felt a genuine pressure, slight, but undeniably there, then gone, from my shoulders, my neck, and from my chest. Holy shit, and thank you.

[@tonygriego6382]

"Fear is just a feeling. You feel hot, you feel cold, you feel hungry, you feel afraid. Fear can never kill you. You must learn to master that fear, or you can accomplish nothing."

[@nytefall161]

I love these videos. keep it up

[@metaljacket8128]

Yes, please!

[@Apollothe3]

“I don’t care if you tag along but there are things I have to do today.” Incredible advice that I will instill into my life whenever I’m feeling lethargic & depressed. Thank you!

[@edensutol9594]

A brave man is not one who lives without fear, but one who can be afraid and never let it stop him

[@eoi]

I’ve been dealing with really bad social anxiety for the past few years, this was really nice to hear. Thanks, man

[@mohamedshakir1642]

Same here can we talk ?

[@N0dlehs]

Such a Sophisticated way to say forget about that feeling.

[@Aogiri_]

It is, but we live in a world that needs big answers for the obvious truths. Something that used to be achieved when we were in nature and surrounded by mysticisim, is now detached from our focus and instead replaced with constant stress, choices and pressures we are not adapted to deal with.

[@onederdude]

@@Aogiri_ Please write a book or something. You are too good!

[@bluemenace04]

One way I overcame my fears and most of my phobias was exposing myself to them every day. It sucked but over time, I became numb to what I feared and things became boring and bland. Fear is needed for a balanced life, having something to fear truly brings out some of the best moments of life.

[@Khornecussion]

" We live in faith that our bodies will work as intended. " After four years of chemo I can say, faith is NOT enough. Listening to what your body tells you is wrong is also helpful, but if it's something minor like nerves? That's something you can ignore and press on. Pain? You can tell yourself to ignore it for just another second. Just another second. Just another hour. Another day. I learned the limits of my body when I saw it withering away from chemo and leukemia and still was unable to bring myself to cry. I knew people around me needed me to be strong for them. They already had let their emotions get the better of them and shattered, leaving me standing alone on an island as the one person that could keep myself alive. To give in to despair was to give in and die. Something I saw as weakness from the way I was raised and I refused to die the death of someone that didn't fight to the end. Paid off, clearly. But it raises a good point. A thought doesn't experience itself. Your brain doesn't feel itself. You feel all these things in tandem though as if you're watching a system operate, or bound to the system as it works. Your job is simply to listen to what it needs in the moment.

[@licansen3331]

Maybe god do exist I mean think about it we were apes long time ago so I think question everyone needs to ask Is that where truly does emotions come from And what are their purpose in life. Maybe the world isn't just what everyone believes something right maybe it's something else something a higher purpose maybe? Who knows

[@archrp7868]

I fucking love the image for this, the eye reflecting the fire, it pouring from behind his head, it looks cool as fuck like goddamn

[@brothers_of_nod]

The more I hear Joshua speak these words, the more driven I am to better myself.

[@Lord_Nuggious]

I’m not religious but this speech haunts me every day with the resonance behind its truth

[@capital5901]

Games and gaming are such a great place to help us all reconsider our perspectives. "A hero dies but one death but a coward dies everyday."

[@thanasifoskaris8582]

This hurt to listen too. Not because it’s bad because it’s true. Too true I’ve been drinking since I was 16 I’m 21 now and I can’t stop. It’s scary I know it will kill me but the sensation overrides all other feelings, all other feelings besides guilt. I want to be a follower of Christ. I want to be a good son. I want to be good, but want isn’t enough. I need to be. And that’s the hardest challenge I’ve faced so far. I love my mother, father and family but I seek sin over them almost every opportunity. I don’t want to blame anyone other than myself, because I am the only one to blame. Mainly for not seeking help, it is my fault I am here. And it is by my hand I will stay, or move on. Joshua helped me find Christ, but I will be the only one to find a way to live with him and let his love fuel my desires. I pray anyone who shares a same feeling is blessed with a new way of living. Love god and love yourself

[@nomadjensen8276]

Listening to that speech being said by joshua Grahmn just lifted a weight off my heart in a way that I had never felft before, I must have never picked any fear lines or something in New vegas because that was new to me and I have played it for years. I never was afraid of fighting, that was one thing I could do. I was afraid of living, two very different kinds of fear. And it was very profound and one of the best things I think I could have heard to put things into perspective and one of the best arguments for faith that I have ever heard. Man New vegas was really something.

[@skylar5257]

Anything said by Joshua Graham instantly is the deepest thing in the world, and if it’s already deep… it gets even deeper.

[@megasenpaiiid8768]

its time to face your FEAAAARS 'Cause when your time has come and gone I'll bе the one to carry on (Carry on)

[@josesawer3765]

I really needed to hear this. Thanks man

[@CCrK611]

I totally sound like a turbo geek but I was Canadian Army combat arms for 6 years and never found good affirmations to handle my social anxiety and general anxiety after my experiences. I like Joshua’s calm voice and affirmation that a simple lump in the throat or clammy hands can be defeated.

[@gaemr_o5147]

please keep making these man. this video plus the video on talking to girls really opened my eyes

[@andrewcollins2060]

Those of us who lived alone for most our lives and when not wishing we were alone because of how people treat us are the strong ones. For those of us who do not fear death and do not let our emotions control us we know what they will never know.

[@zachhtf3829]

You have gifted back to me something I forgot I had for a very long time. It is not courage, no. It's reasonning. The ability to refocus your mind when it's confused or drowned by emotions. One of the strongest abilities the brain and mind are able to do. I legitimately think of this video when I'm feeling paranoid fear (often) and have no choice but to deal with it on my own. You helped me and allowed me to be more efficient in moments of stress and adrenaline. I deeply thank you for that, and shall listen to your wisdom again in the future.

[@Assaut19283]

Ive been dealing with anxiety and panic lately and all the strange sensations and symptoms and feelings that come with it. I really needed this. Thank you.

[@slimeinabox]

Finally people are getting to some philosophy that i havent coverd yet. Quite the profound concept this one.

[@headbiscuits]

i too am recovering from an anxiety disorder. I needed to hear this today though

[@ayumi-3378]

This stopped me from ending my life. Thank you. 🙏🙏

[@hmmm348]

Don't know your situation, but for me, I had to move back home with family, quit the job and start again. Definitely happier now. I don't know if that's an option for you, but basically it's about going bare minimum with your obligations, going to counseling (NOT psychology, counseling, huge difference); Go to a "trauma" counselor if you're wrestling deep rooted issues. Book immediately when you read this, even if it's not business hours, leave a message, then book at least fortnightly. I've gone back to a lot of old hobbies I thought I wouldn't touch again, gotten in touch with old friends. Trauma informed counseling is different to psychology, because when you honestly 'ugly self' dump to the counselor and they don't judge, it's like that magic button that you've been begging for that could provide relief. Better though, because the therapy isn't just treatment, but starts to train you in the emotional skills we either lack or have had eroded over time that Joshua talks to us about in this vid. I suspect that's why confession was said to be so effective in the past. It was practiced openness with your ugliest self. DEEP DOWN honesty is crucial. Deliberately taking the time to wait and feel the emotions and attempting to let them ooze out is crucial at the start IMO. Your deepest, ugliest thoughts (sad and selfish and angry). Something needs to change when life is that bad.

[@thealphaomega4888]

He deserves his own game fuck it give him his own show or movie so long as they stay accurate to his character. 🐐

[@darandomlyace2371]

I'm a guy who suffer from anxiety and in the past, panic attacks which was not fun to deal with. thank you for making this as it calm me down a bit

[@whiskeytangofoxtrot9632]

i live my life every day thinking today might just be my last day on earth, there is not a second that passes in which i’m not on guard, i am constantly paying attention at what’s in people’s hands, how i’d deal with any problems, who is higher up on the scale of risk in my head and why, nothing on this earth makes me scared but a very few things, 1 not being good enough, 2 not being there when i’m needed, 3 being alone for the rest of my life, the only problem with life as i live it is #3, my lifestyle pushes certain people away, the most important people.

[@Virtual_C_]

Saw a video on his life story. His life was harsh. Mishap after mishap and yet he's comes out a strong person in the end. Insane.

[@NukieDookie]

That’s a lot of words for just saying “don’t be a bitch”. That phrase gets me through anything

[@welshbrxnches]

One of the most terrifying thing for another human to see when your trying to scare them or intimidated them. A very enthusiastic smile....weird how when things don't match the plan we become weirded out by it...accept the broader negative and positive outcomes and the fear goes away.

[@MrBrainoid]

This video helped me make several better decisions today, than if I'd not watched this video earlier. Thank you

[@camerondavis3152]

found this while lost in many thoughts during an anxiety attack, this helped me breathe..

[@zero_gaming5420]

Again more good advice

[@unprankable666]

I have given my control to myself. My own higher power is myself and my own ability to change the world around me. That's why humans have survived so long, and I will use that to survive even longer.

[@thedarkknight727]

When I was a kid, I used to be scared shitless of the ‘DARK’ so much sow that I literally couldn’t sleep on my own. But nowadays I literally love sleeping in ‘pitch black’ darkness. ‘FEAR’ is an obstacle ‘WE’ all learn to overcome in time.

[@citymorgue8462]

Same if anything it makes me feel safe, like I am camouflaged, like I am the one waiting to attack out of the darkness like I am in control, if that makes sense

[@attoblaze3395]

ok yeah but why the ' '

[@pankek5431]

I think what makes this video so powerful is the fact that this isn't being told to us by a rich and powerful celebrity, or some kind of enlightened guru, but a character that we know well. We also know that this character isn't a real person, and this allows us to be open to hear what is being told to us without bias. When you're told that money doesn't matter by a rich person, you automatically think "That's easy for you to say, you have millions!". When you're told that the only thing that matters in life is spiritual peace and enlightenment, you think "That's easy for you to say, the only thing you ever do is meditate! Your congregation provides for you!". But when we hear someone that isn't real say those things, especially someone that we trust due to them being part of a great game that we all love, we let the flow of words into our mind with no barrier or some kind of thought sorter which filters out things we believe to be wrong. All in all, great video. More people should hear this, even if it's not an extremely complex topic.

[@argoJ50]

Please make more of these with Joshua Graham.

[@Scitscat111]

This is possible one of my favorite videos I’ve ever seen.

[@mrathhq8253]

2 Timothy 1:7 - For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind

[@strikermodel]

The seperation of "the emotions you experience" and "the decisions and actions you have" is a lesson I've hard to learn a very hard way. I suffer from monopolarism. I only have the depressive half of bipolarism and none of the high. When I'm in a downward episode, the emotions I feel and thoughts I experience are dark and clouded. However, I learned to seperate those feeling from my true experiences. I learned to wheather the storm and to move forward regardless. My battle will never end, but my strength can only increase. It doesn't mean you pretend you don't feel a certain way, rather, that you don't let it control your actions. You do what you believe is right and just. If you act on those emotions and do something you regret, it will forever leave a mark on who you see yourself as. That ending line of "It takes practice, but I know you can do it" is something else

[@AAG_Vanitas]

“Fear is also an ally if used correctly, let it not consume you entirely.”

[@UCannotDefeatMyShmeat]

“Hey man just be reasonable”

[@LordIvor6]

Realize that everything is fuel for the fire within; every emotion, every thought. Pain, suffering, love and hate feed it all to the fire, but god be with you if you should fail your vigil and let the fire go out.