Are We Wasting Our Time?

For some reason, life placed a series of TikTok videos my way which got me thinking about 'being present' in the moment? What exactly is 'being present'? And are we wasting our lives? Let's discuss....
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[@Xexuxa]

"If only I invested in California property in 1992 instead of being in the first grade" 😔

[@nicholasnicholas3306]

You will forever be adorable and lovable and a badass victor.

[@little_caro_lamb]

So true! People put too much emphasis on making the most of every single day, and forget to take time to just 'be.' It's not only okay, it's important to take time to just exist, to step back and observe the external world, and to reflect on the internal self. Especially those of us with conditions like anxiety, depression, trauma, etc. Over the years, I've learned to temper my ambition and go easier on myself. I used to always be in this vicious cycle of pushing myself to accomplish so much, getting too depressed to get things finished, then more depressed that I wasn't making any progress on all my goals. I have to remind myself that's is okay if don't accomplish every single thing I think I should. I must do what I can, as I can. It's healthier to take breaks than run myself into another complete breakdown.

[@sunnie734]

I've always thought this way, but society makes it so difficult to put ourselves before what others want from us. This is just the reminder I needed at just the right time. Thank you, Victor. Much love to you. ❤

[@AngelaCSpears]

You even said, the words enjoying time with your cats and scrolling KZbin videos. Enjoying life is supposed to be the goal. It is the adage "Work to live, don't live to work." Taking time for yourself, enjoying time with friends, family, and pets, or doing something just for fun still enrich yoyr life. Everyone needs that. It is okay to just breathe, look back at where you have been and to see where you want to be. Rests allow us to tackle our goals with less stress and without burning out. Thank you for all your wonderful videos!

[@stellabrussy7925]

Thank you! I needed that so much ❤

[@ravenchildofhades3149]

I don’t really have words right now, but I wanted to comment anyway. Thank you for this

[@raelyn1281]

I so desperately needed this right now. Thank you.

[@dorianthekilljoy4092]

damn i really needed this today

[@lorensims4846]

If you wake up in the morning, you win! Everything after that is pure gravy. When I was in high school I started telling myself "Here I am standing in line," or whatever. I later learned this is what people mean by "living in the present." It served me well my senior year when I decided that after laying low and trying to be invisible in high school, I didn't want to miss my senior year. Everyone said that was supposed to be important somehow. I decided to pull the levers I thought had discovered and I promised myself I was going to take a girl to the senior prom, even though I was barely on speaking terms with any girls at that time. I was going to try out for the plays and NOT take a third year of German class so I could try out for the Ensemble, a group of about two dozen kids from choir or the other vocal programs, who performed a special repertoire that included a bit of choreography and performed at special occasions outside of school. It succeeded beyond my wildest expectations! I got invited to parties for the first time in my life. I got asked out on dates for the first time in my life. I starred in the spring musical and fifty years later they STILL talk about it! I would hate to think I had drifted through the same way I had the first two years of high school. I was quite present and aware of every moment as it was happening. Much of the time I didn't know what to do, but it wasn't like I was drifting anymore. The complete collapse of my new social life once I got into college was likewise clearly experienced every day and I dealt with it as best as I could figure out. "Present" is the only thing that matters. The past is behind us and the future is still just pure speculation. Be where you are. Be who you are. What other people think is not as important as what you think. You do understand that's how everyone else thinks too, right?

[@katmadison3433]

You know, I honestly thought about wasting my time in life. My husband thinks the same as well. It's mainly due to age. We had these dreams of great things but had to stop because of certain things. Your words are always inspiring to hear, Victor. I really needed to hear those words :)

[@CosplaysConsCuisineEtc]

I think the best thing in the world is to take care of yourself first. Drink water, fulfill you nutritional needs, do whatever is best for your mental health. Once you do that, you can do anything you set your mind to. If your best talent is swimming, be the best you can be with swimming. If you are best at dancing or singing, do it to the best you can. Love yourself and remember that everyone moves in their own way. We need to start celebrating each other's achievements even if it's as small as getting out of bed in the morning ( or night for you nightime workers). Be unapologetically you.

[@DorianlLH]

I needed to hear this ;-; thank you for saying it ❤

[@animefreakxd695]

I haven't picked up on that TikTok trend anywere, but the topic itself and the worries that may come along with it are definitely no new thoughts to me. So hearing those words from you, felt so good and relieving. Thank you so much Victor for spreading good vibes without degrading the bad sides of life. I believe a lot of people needed to hear that they don't have to feel guilty about anything.

[@battybumblebeee]

This was so well said. I really appreciate this perspective. Life is a wonderful precious thing regardless of what we are or are not able to do physically and financially. Genuinely, thank you for speaking about this you are always so articulate. 🖤🖤👏

[@themadhatter_]

i stayed in bed late and watched your video and it definitely wasn't a waste of time

[@squishylee427]

Thank you so much for this video Victor, you always speak such words of wisdom ❤

[@krissiarivas8447]

I think I needed to hear this, after days with such a dark atmosphere and my own and other people's thoughts about my life. Your words have helped me, thank you very much Victor!!

[@SnackeNodle]

This is so true, I am feeling this so much, I honestly been feeling like I'm waisting so much of my life this is literally so much true.

[@slateportraichu5416]

this was so well-said! Thank you for the positive vibes!

[@ineffablemars]

Glad to see another video from you Victor, I missed your content! It's funny that this was posted today because I've been thinking about this myself. I've struggled with pretty severe anxiety and dissociation for as long as I can remember. Lately, I've started thinking about death and old age as a gauge for living in the moment. Am I taking care of my body? Am I safe? Am I content? Am I doing something that makes me happy? Will I look back on my life and feel that I lived it well? As I get older I become more and more comfortable with just being who I am for me. Doing things that make me feel good and make me happy. And not being afraid of making the wrong choice. For so long I have been indecisive about things and part of being in the moment, for me, is going with my gut and taking the leap even if it means stumbling. I can get back up 😊

[@jonawustkamp9811]

I needed to hear this. I really needed it.

[@aristobat]

Okay first of all, you’re hair is so well styled and I need to know what products you’re using for it! Secondly, oh my GOSh I have been struggling with this since I was a teenager, depression and circumstances made me feel like l was wasting my life and unfortunately at 22 years old I am absolutely struggling with this still. I want to have art friends and be in college and be making money off a job I like and do something meaningful with my art and life and I feel like I’m failing. It’s encouraging to hear from someone who I super look up to that it’s okay to just survive, and to find joy and meaning in something as simple as that. I love how you ended the video in saying that you’re happy, that makes me happy :) Thank you Victor for sharing, -Ari

[@VictorLockhart]

This is absolutely why I made this video. I know this feeling all too well, and one day I hope to go into more detail about how I felt like I've "wasted days" in a video for the future, but if you struggle with mental health or anything like that, there is no shame or waste in your existence. Taking each day as it comes and finding the joy in it is just as admirable if not MORE so! I have hope that you will find happiner days! I'm rooting for you! Life has a funny way of working things out sometimes! But until then, enjoy the moment! (Oh also not as important but hair wise I actually made a video on my Instagram about how I style my curls! In case you're interested!)

[@aristobat]

​@@VictorLockhart you are so kind and giving, thank you for the encouragement :) It's hard to keep my head up when so much of the future is unknown. Like I've hardly had any real friendships and feel I've made little of a remark with my art yet, when there is so much pressure put to artists to be successful when young, but I try because I know how precious life is and I don't want my past to ruin a future of happiness. Your videos bring me so much comfort and satisfaction, a sense of serenity that I can keep going and things really will get better, and that there's a beautiful community for weirdos like me! I'll have a future and find my people and I'll be okay, and there's still so much time! I get those same warm fuzzies watching your livestreams and try to watch them whenever I can because it provides a space for me to feel in good company. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for being you!

[@sophialeemirandaakaprincess]

I’ve been waiting for your next video! I’ve experienced this!

[@Basil4032]

I think if you try to push yourself to do something or be creative or something, you're just going to end up burning out. And what if I'm, well, not present, past? Is it a bad thing that my mind is a few centuries back? I don't think so. Also, thanks for this, it really helped me:>

[@lilith.n_n1416]

I needed these words so much Thanks. ❤

[@QueenOfDarknessX]

*I've missed your videos! How's the GROTA project doing?* THANK GOD I've *_never_* heard of 'being present', it sounds like a phase that'll get overdone VVVVEEEEEERRRYYYY quicky. (like 'Blessed') #TikTokIsBullyingUs

[@PhilosopherMuse]

Recently watched The Fall of the House of Usher (2023) Netflix series. At the end of the story it included the poem Spirits of the Dead by Edgar Allan Poe. Felt inclined to hear the whole thing spoken. The first hit on google was your Atmospheric Reading. Was most impressed with your rendition. In fact it inspired me to look at your most recent videos and here I am conveying my appreciation and gratitude. You strike me as an actor and a very damn good one too. Plus you are really cute. Wishing you all the best in your endeavors.

[@VictorLockhart]

I still need to watch that! I hear mixed reviews! I'm so happy you found my content and enjoy it! Your comment really boosted my day after a week of being unwell! Thank you for your kindness and inspiring words!

[@katrinawest5182]

Take your time, Victor! Your future was not being present anymore, but I think you're such a good Dark Gift, this is your chance. Go out Vacation for New Orleads and seen of this Movie & TV Series from Interview with the Vampire because of your such good feeling with all my heart, Victor. Soon you can watch new about Season 2 for Interview with the Vampire Part 2 like happened. That's very true, Kylee West.🖤💙🌎🧛🏾‍♂🧛🏾‍♀👱🏻

[@challengemeneo]

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[@ruqyah-v8x]

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[@QueenOfDarknessX]

8:21 *Is Grayson ok?*