ASMR Coffee Chat: What "Happiness" Really Is

[@liamdecker5726]

17:17 “Music used to make me happy, not anymore” literally soul crushing

[@loribohannon5791]

When I was homeless it would actually be a cup of coffee. Ther was a cop and his name was Ellis and he'd have me every morning go and get him a coffee and would give me enough to buy myself a coffee and would give me a few bucks for my pocket. Thanks Ellis.

[@charityashley21]

What was probably such a small act in his mind was a huge one in your life ❤ glad to hear that someone was cheering you on!

[@EnriqueJustinHernandez]

I love you 💕 that’s story is a very blessed one. 💛📧

[@SusanKay1015]

This is an awesome story! Way to go Ellis! And way to go that you are no longer homeless.

[@Aiconversationtopic]

Skill issue, wait what nah that’s not a skill issue that’s ❤❤❤❤

[@daisyreyes3450]

This was wholesome ❤🥹

[@DanielClear2]

6:37 He said it! He said the thing!

[@Erkaneil]

I’ve got fired recently without money to pay rent and afford living necessities but my friends picked me up and spent quality time on their vacation with me, helping and supporting … for me this is happiness Bless you all, people, be happy!

[@junomcguff]

Sorry to hear you got fired but happy that you have a support system 🥰 hopefully you find another job quickly 😊

[@Oziruofficiel]

That's not happiness sadly, happiness shouldn't derive from your exterior environment, but from within.

[@Aiconversationtopic]

Skill issue

[@rainerduma1244]

​@@Aiconversationtopicyou're a loser

[@sydneywalker6622]

My life recently has taken a pretty rough turn. I was diagnosed with cancer last August, and then I lost my house last month because I can no longer work enough to support myself. I’m currently staying on my friends couch writing a list of things I’m thankful for, because sometimes finding happiness is like panning for gold; It might seem like you have a bowl full of shit, but when you take the time to look closely you’ll often be surprised by the wealth that’s right under your nose.

[@avdogudy]

hey you got this, sorry for the events that have happened.

[@drebsdxfferrent8867]

Stay positive

[@barryhollywood9186]

Sorry to hear that my friend

[@jannikgimmel7671]

Dont worry everything will get better. I believe in you

[@invoice999]

Oh gosh this is terrible, sending you prayers.

[@formeitisthemcchicken]

Whatever “happiness” really is is okay, but for me, it is the McChicken. The best fast food sandwich.

[@cpegg5840]

Number two being a Filet-o-Fish

[@GenApol]

Number three being a mcflurry, a sweet and tasty beverage on a summer night.

[@ryannb2001]

The McChicken returns

[@cybermonk6364]

KFC fillet burger

[@rrubyrred]

Nah crispy is better

[@brettley2480]

I have depression and i really struggle with what makes me happy. Thanks for reminding me it's the little things that matter

[@EricCartmanIsInYourBed]

look the the ephemeral rift drama

[@EricCartmanIsInYourBed]

hes a horrible person

[@dailydoseofyoutube4190]

​@@EricCartmanIsInYourBed you are also a horrible person

[@EricCartmanIsInYourBed]

@@duckingpotato look it up

[@j0394]

My life has taken many twists; ups and downs over 36 years. Today I'm happy and will reflect on these days for when the storm comes. Whomever reads this, your glow will shine once more.

[@cerveau_6834]

I am going through a hard time right now. Not necessarily in term of living habits, relations or other things that can be hurtful to oneself, but rather because I am in a difficult path where I don’t know if what my heart desires is truly ahead of the road I decided to take. What makes this especially hard is that there is no going back and regret, anxiety, fear can make me loose senses some times, more often when alone at night or in the mourning. Of all things that help me stay positive and motivated, you are one. Through the many years I watched your videos I always found you very calming and you make me and a lot of people more serene. For this, thank you very much. (Sorry if my English is not all correct it is not my main one)

[@theorangeblueberrywatermel7313]

Keep your head up and if needed talk to someone

[@cooporlando]

Thinking about you friend, I don’t know your exact situation, but I know those times are tough. I don’t have answers, but I can tell you I support you from my little corner of the world.

[@p256-c4m]

I personally think your videos make me happy. I work and go home and sleep and doomscroll, rotting my brain away. I love drawing, and painting, im an avid writer, I’ve created since I was young. But lately being in college, pursuing a biochem degree, working in customer service, I feel like im losing my mind. Literally, im rotting away. Furthering my mind makes me happy. Getting smarter makes me happy. For me, your videos sometimes make me think about things I wouldn’t nortmally think about, things and ideas that spark more ideas. So yeah, I think that’s pretty cool

[@3lven]

On this topic, I think the show "After Life" on Netflix, cover's this beautifully with some hard hitting lines. Good people do good things for others. The end. Find those things that make you happy, and do them on purpose. The best thing you can do with that happiness, is share it, and enjoy it while you have it

[@Technik122]

Yes! Another Coffee Video, thanks!

[@ΒυζαντινιΑυτοκρατορ]

I give my everlasting thanks to you sir, all those years passed you’re channel was golden 💙

[@momsfriendLinda]

"Too much happiness...something, something" -Unc ER well said 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@lexais_]

wow i was just browsing the let’s talk playlist and relistening to the old vids for a few days. what a pleasant surprise 🥳

[@taylormcfadden558]

I've been doing the same thing

[@lexais_]

@@taylormcfadden558yessir 😊

[@Aknut45]

The fact that I have to get up and go to work pretty much everyday for the next 30-35 years, if I’m lucky, completely zaps my happiness. Life at this point is a constant state of waiting for the weekend and then sleeping most of it because I’m so exhausted from the week. Time is a flat circle

[@brandonsmythe6599]

Being able to escape reality for an hour each day is why I love video games. Working two jobs is a drain both physically and mentally he’ll even emotionally some days but being able to come home and just take an hour at least to escape reality and relax is amazing

[@cortez4247]

You are a wonderful man, and everyone watching this video I wish you the very best in everything.

[@superfastwhatuppp6]

This is a banger video. Instant classic for me. the cadence is elegant and first class.

[@evgenshaihulud4958]

Greetings from Russia, thank you for your work, dude

[@TigerWoodsLibido]

The OG brings us another entry. Real ASMR brings true happiness.

[@leaguegivesmebraindamage6255]

ER is the best to ever do it, arguably the best voice on the internet and the wildest mind

[@brinksta6072]

Stoked that you have kept this going. Been a while, was a little lucky to find you again, had to dig for a few minutes but here you are. Wonderful. Magnificent. Thank you for continuing doing what you do so well, for so long now.

[@jorintasliakas3580]

Can’t go to sleep without saying, that the colors look super good!

[@Kelly_Beck]

Watched you 7 years ago when going through tough times. Still haven’t made it out completely but everyday I became a little better then the day before. I just thought of those late nights sleeping on a friends footon with the bar into my lower back just right. Tonight, I got my hopes up, ended up being a scam. I thought awe well, that was a fun thing to day dream about coming true for a while. I coined the nickname lemonade Silver for myself

[@SiddharthShrivastava-pc2yl]

Your Videos are my sleep medicine

[@PolarisProbably22]

This video has made me take a step back and really examine what makes me happy in life, thank you Uncle E

[@EphemeralRift]

and the answer is…. coffee, right?

[@PolarisProbably22]

@@EphemeralRift only sometimes!

[@MajorCzaja]

Im watching this video because im feeling anxious today i cant really do much. (I found out it is panic attack) My life is so complicated and hard to fix I'm constantly just worrying and blaming myself and it paralyzes me and i cant do things that I love and want to do so at least this video is my escape thank you for your videos i think your channel is the best and i love your creativity. Your videos help me go to sleep often as well.

[@SpaceAgeASMR]

I cannot get enough of that water boiling sound and glowing light from this and the last video! Definitely want to see more of that, maybe in the dark too!

[@raaaul_26]

I genuinely find your content inspiring and original,truly

[@BadMitzi]

Hi 🎉 I am re-discovering you after a few years, glad to see you’re still doing ASMR.

[@JePaKy66]

You missed the controversy

[@jasperhorne]

​@@JePaKy66probs for the best lol

[@beastlybruck3197]

That bag of coffee beans MUST make a return some day!!!!

[@Mud_eater-ni7j]

i saw the title and knew this one would be a banger.

[@karmanagie9975]

This kind of shows me that sometimes there are things making me happy or should make me happy but they don't no matter how important ( even important people for me) they are to me. Right now it always just feels like forcing myself through the day, trying to seem like these things are making me happy

[@EphemeralRift]

You’re not alone trust me ;)

[@karmanagie9975]

@@EphemeralRift I am very aware and well I always try to be positive when it's coming to other people so they might get like a way out of that cycle. But I do thank you for giving many people a chance to at least take a break from the thoughts they have all day with these kinds of videos, roleplays etc. (sry for any bad grammar I am German and as our sentences basically are structured the other way around I tend to write like that in English as well)

[@ascepelus7394]

Whatever "happiness" really is okay, but for me, it is the formeitisthemcchicken guy. The best KZbin commenter.

[@euclidYT]

Lol

[@brantheman1196]

There’s lots of things that make me happy, but only a few things bring me joy. Happiness is a temporary feeling, but joy is a forever feeling. My family, my friends (my second family), and my relationship with God bring me joy.

[@Max-bw2di]

Happines is relaxing alone in my room, or in a room with my friends just vibing together, preferabily with some beer

[@lebronisthegoatla]

No way this is the right time man thanks ❤

[@ComradeDucky7]

Happiness is waking up to a new ephermal rift video

[@Swup]

he cooks the most when he whispers

[@AllTracTurbo]

I love the camping and coffee videos. If you build another fire, it would be great to be able to see the process of collecting and stacking the kindling and wood before lighting it. I feel like the process of building the fire is something a lot of us may have nostalgic memories of. I have been experimenting with grinding and brewing coffee at home for a few years and have some tips if you are interested. If you brew your coffee with a somewhat random amount of beans, grind size, amount of water, water source, and steep time, you won't be able to figure out why the coffee sometimes tastes good and sometimes tastes bad. Dark roast coffee is more forgiving when it comes to brew method because a lot of the flavors have been roasted out of it. I don't care for dark roasts that much because they lose a lot of the distinguishing flavors of the different beans that I like and they taste kind of muddied. Light roast coffee will be more acidic and have more plant and fruity flavors. Medium roasts will have more toasted or nutty flavors. To make your coffee taste really good, you need to try and use precise measurements and try to brew in a consistent repeatable manner. I would recommend always using the same amount of water, however much fits in your cup or how much you want to drink. Try and always use the same thing to measure it so that you can keep it precise. I weigh my beans now, but you don't need to. You can just use a spoon, scoop, or fill the grinder to an exact level. Try and keep it as consistent as possible though because being off by just 4 or 5 beans when brewing a single cup can make it taste noticeably different. One of the most important things is how long you allow the grinds to steep in the water. The acidic flavors are extracted first and the bitter flavors later. You want a balance of both. If you use way too much coffee grounds for the amount of water you are using or steep for too short of a time, you will end up with acidic sour tasting coffee. If you steep for too long, you can extract too much and make it taste bitter. You shouldn't have any issues with acidity if you are using a dark roast though. It's best to make changes each time you brew and take notes about how much coffee you use and how long you steep for until you find what you like. You don't really need to take the grinder apart that often to clean it. I use it every day and just tap on it and then wipe out what I can with my fingers. I only take it apart to wash it probably every 4 or 6 months. This will allow you to figure out how fine you want the grinds and leave it set. I would also recommend grinding on the finer side with a hand grinder because it will make the grinds more uniform in size which will result in a better tasting coffee. I have never used an Aeropress, but you can try using two filters and see if that helps stop the water from flowing through before you press. Grinding the coffee finer will probably also help since it will clog up the filter a little. Or a guaranteed method would be to do what they call the "inverted method". With the Aeropress empty, put the plunger in a bit, maybe half an inch. Flip the whole thing upside down and stand it on the plunger side. With the filter removed, add your coffee grounds and water. You can now stir it and let it steep for as long as you want. When you are ready, screw the filter on, place your cup on the top (upside down), and flip the whole thing over so it is upright again and push the plunger down. There's lots of different ways to make coffee and you can do it however you want. I have always tried to keep it as cheap as possible. I like to buy the cheapest beans I can find when the big 2 pound bags go on sale and then tinker with the brew method to try and make the coffee taste as good as possible. This lets me try a lot of different beans to find what I like and then rank them and just buy whatever goes on sale that I liked. I currently have 9 different bags of beans. Also, I would recommend transferring some beans into a smaller airtight container and seal up the original bag real good and only open it when you need to refill the smaller container. I like to use small glass jars daily and seal the original bags well and put them in freezer bags. I weigh the beans on a cheap $10 digital scale that does a tenth of a gram, grind them in a $10 hand grinder, boil water in a glass measuring cup in the microwave, steep the coffee in the measuring cup, and then pour the coffee through a coffee filter in a ceramic funnel that sits on my cup. Another benefit of great tasting coffee is that you don't need cream or sugar. Knowing that I am cutting out the harmful sugar makes it even more enjoyable.

[@miahmill1019]

Your rant on religion is golden 😂 I feel the same way

[@WTFwil]

Just a reminder! Stay hydrated guys :D

[@morgensternw4121]

drank some water, thanks for the reminder friend!

[@Lagstep]

drank a bottle full of pure liquid uranium, thanks for the reminder!

[@cripplinganimedepression9902]

Does beer count?

[@WTFwil]

@@cripplinganimedepression9902 I don't think so xD

[@WTFwil]

@@Lagstep sure bro, you are awesome

[@Rootfury]

That grinding part made me laugh a little, thanks I really wanted to see you use it.

[@lordmark4966]

Happiness is fleeting and ever changing. Sometimes completely unobtainable because of pain or greed or simply becoming numb to it from too much.

[@stayboi2253]

2vs8 out today I’m excited to see what it’s like, hopefully we can see you play it!

[@meronique9]

“Happiness” for me was clicking subbs and seeing this video :)

[@timesliders]

I like James Hoffmans aeropress method. You put the plunger on top right after you pour the water. Then pull it a little bit upwards to create vacuum. Let it sit for about 2 minutes. Then give it a gentle swirl. Let it sit for 30 seconds. Then press the plunger gently. I had the same problem with losing water while stirring. You don't have to with this method. It tastes good.

[@Harrybush1227]

I love this. Throughout the years, I've learned how to just be happy and how to find happiness. I found this video very motivating lol. Also I think the way your hair parts in the front and your facial hair makes you look like Lorne Malvo from fargo😅

[@Lucianato2]

I have always loved the smell of coffee, cloves and black & milds (cheap cigars) but the taste has never been to my liking. But now, a middle-aged adult, I drink mostly decaf tea w/o sweeteners. I wonder if I can try coffee again. 🤔 Good, thought-provoking talks, Paul. Cheers! 🤘☕🤘

[@daleybruns2011]

As a recommendation for not losing the water before extraction, invert the AeroPress with the cap facing up. Once you're ready to plunge, flip it back over (cap side down) then plunge.

[@WeBuild4Life]

Hey E! Fun fact with decaf, it can benefit from much lower water temps. closer to 80/85C. If you like the coffee though, no biggie!

[@ThyHobb1t]

Not even lying i have those same pictures at my house

[@MrSuperjoselito25]

Happiness is like holding water with your bare hands. Everyone has bigger or smaller hands, measuring the amount of water they can hold as a maximun capacity. Even if you have strong and resilient hands that clutch tightly to hold that happiness over time, time itself will make the water go away, needing constant replenishement of that water. Depression is like holding water with open hands, even with all the water in the world pouring over you, it wont be kept, you physically cant hold water with open hands and need to learn how to close them again. Right now, my hands are not very firm, water pours from time to time in between my fingers, thank you for replenishing a couple of drops.

[@MustObeyTheRules]

I think happiness only comes in moments. It’s never a permanent long term feeling.

[@jamseyshalam3756]

2 tips that may help your coffee: 1. If the water is going through too quickly, try a finer grind setting. 2. No need to remove the top part to stir. Simply pick up the whole thing and give a quick swirl like its a glass of wine Hope it helps!

[@CODFEAST]

My fav asmrtist posted

[@Matej100]

gotta say, you look really good with the hairstyle and beardstyle, uncle Paul

[@Subkubchik]

Happiness is feeling healthy and at peace

[@AdamWrighter]

sorry for offering potentially unwanted advice, but try the inverted method with your aeropress - you'll get much more consistent results!

[@ronnycampbell9490]

Damn uncle E happy to see you still doing good

[@ChristopherCologneASMR]

Dude I totally agree on the sports thing. I had too pull back to after checking my blood pressure at 160 over 120 because Brady and the pats were down at halftime to Peyton Manning and the broncos. No sense in giving myself a stroke for dudes that don't even know me

[@elliottshear966]

Sports 1,000% improves my life and it’s that way for a lot of my friends. It brings us all together. We look forward to Sunday’s with beer, chips, pizza, and 12 hours of football. Basketball brings my brother and I together. Golf brings my dad and I together. It’s a blessing of life

[@katjalehtinen8101]

Aeropress coffee you can "invert" it so that the water only leaves when you want it to leave. Game changer

[@Lunar_bloodreviews]

Being happy to me is being myself. The true version of myself

[@Angellady11]

I love your long fingers Such a grip on things that you pick up with your hands

[@moodlethenoodle]

Hey ER, I think similar things to the topics you discussed in this video. I learned to accept the world, along with what I consider good and bad. I found that always thinking about the negatives of society tends to build resentment, even if you attempt to be optimistic about it. Now, I see something I don't like and laugh... what a world! I've sat down with people, and someone says something egotistical or some other phrase that reveals their humanity and I just chuckle. They stare at me, why did you laugh? And I'm sitting here thinking about how this person has their own thoughts and feelings just like I do and how they use their mannerisms to convey it. I like math and things like that because it's the language of the universe. It's a genuine best guess from humanity that I can fully trust. So structured things that I can reason with are amazing and tickle my brain. Just a tangent but I like writing about useless things sometimes

[@DaxonBelfort69]

Uncle E is back at it let’s goooo!

[@elinope4745]

These basic human things are universal and you will find that you can use them to make friends with people who don't even speak your language. Dancing, singing, music, eating together, star gazing. They will make you happy if you are human and not in a terrible mood.

[@Body.and.Blood.]

GHOST MENTIONED!!! Btw i love your content

[@MissLisaBabyx]

Waiting for the kettle to boil made me go to sleep it took that long 😂😂😂 I need to find new ways to make me happy not a lot does atm 😢 apart from my family and gaming and doing photography. Even that's a struggle sometimes

[@PjH630]

the moment i saw a new video come out of Ephemeral Rift, i immediately clicked on it.

[@BlubGup]

Its been a while since i last saw you it was on a different account but glad it was a coffee chat

[@jxtian6352]

当我看到他在不停的研磨咖啡豆的时候，我的快乐清单上也新加了一项🌝

[@stabbermcstabby3659]

Ghost mentioned?? My favorite band lol. Been a fan since 2014. 🎉

[@gweniequinn]

Yes I agree

[@johnathanleonardo912]

Coffee ☕ is life

[@documento6789]

a watched pot never boils, but this one did!

[@amcwbyt]

Thanks for the coffee

[@OutcastWrestling620]

What a nice conversation

[@JokerjOkER-du8br]

Thanks for another vid. For the aeropress water slip, its because the grinder isn't capable of making expresso size grinds. To achieve that, sadly, you would need to purchase a proper grinder which will cost at least 100 usd....

[@Noodle177]

holy shit i love this, more coffee convos please

[@B0lld]

Too much happines ... something, something. -Uncle ER - 2024

[@User47533]

I love these kinds of videos:)

[@davethechipmunk8699]

I love you uncle E youre the most goated asmr channel

[@legnodinoce312]

Everything fade to black when He said the coffee was decaf 🌚

[@GMDBestBoi]

cant wait for the sequel: unboxing toaster and toaster chat

[@Nscorpion5248]

I think a big issue is the blanket term "happiness" which should be broken down into "pleasure" and "joy" and "satisfaction" which are three completely different things.

[@Genyanus]

This is a solid standup material, sheeesh

[@TheDreamingFerryman]

... So music isn't something for you anymore, huh? You of course don't have to but if you have time, here are some songs that bring me happiness and emotion: Stained, Brutal Calamity - DM Dokuro The rain formerly known as purple - Chris Christodoulou The Symphony - NAOKI Lost and Destroyed - Cheshyre Suffering Leaves Suffering Leaves - Hakita Town Night - Scott Lloyd Shelly Divided Pt 2 - Tiasu I dunno, I just wanted to share my music. Have fun! Or not!

[@wickedkid9]

Have you read Aristotle’s the Nichomachean Ethics? Happiness is so much more than just dopamine. It is the answer to the question of how to live a good life.

[@rockr9270]

Mmm coffee😮

[@midnighte2786]

I love you unc rift

[@spentallmycash3b]

❤

[@jamesg3456]

Yo ER brew inverted, you have to be a bit careful doing it but it works a treat 👌you loose less water

[@damianbertrand7184]

Thank you for another amazing video

[@AASMOKEY]

YESSSS YESSS YYYESSSSS OH MY GOD I LOVE THESE VIDEOS THESE SPECIFIC STYLE YOU MAKE I LOVE IT

[@joshraptor1792]

*drops handbag and sits down* Imagine if you will a distopion post apocalyptic world-

[@Shaedoww]

I miss your long hair but you look great with your short hair, too ❤

[@blanchehermine]

Happiness is a warm gun