The elk made me scared for you but you being alone with a stranger definitely made worried for you. Please be safe. I love your videos for how calm and in tune you are with nature. Seeing the good in everyone but please I BEG OF YOU to be safe because unfortunately people can be deceiving.
@adamfaerber29592 ай бұрын
To cringe or not to cringe: As someone who works very closely with coworkers that disagree with me on many political issues, i've found the Paradox of Tolerance to be a useful tool. We can tolerate every sort of disagreement but we can not tolerate intolerance, which to me means that we can disagree on many issues, but if you don't think someone has the right to live their life the way they want to, then we have a problem. That is kind of my heuristic for whether I need to push back when my coworkers say something truly heinous. We can disagree about the solutions for many problems, but don't take away anyone's right to live their life.
@kimberlyrichardson28482 ай бұрын
Seeing you in meditation with the elk brought me to tears. Such a transcendent moment. Thank you.🌀
@liana-r3m2 ай бұрын
I’m 21 and in college. I recently spent 1 month in mendocino and humboldt working on weed farms. met the coolest, craziest, most awesome people. I had no idea how much it would change my life, my perspectives..i see the world with so much more love now. during my adventure I encountered people with different perspectives as well. what I think i learned is to keep my heart and my mind open, and wonder in human connection. that being said we also have to be a little wary as a woman traveling alone. but I think everyone is an amalgamation of their own experiences and unique perceptions, and it’s so cool that we human conscious people can put our brains together and figure this out together. the northern california coast is filled with magical things, people, and feelings. your videos bring me back to those memories. thank you for sharing. you live a beautiful life and treasure your time there
@ginamin2 ай бұрын
the mendo area is most definitely a magical place filled with many awesome weirdos. it holds a very special place in my heart and i'm glad it does for you as well! yes it's always good to stay vigilant, and for me... to have a trust in this world. thank u for being here!
@kaiapanda94302 ай бұрын
Please be safe. I’m all for a transcendent moment in nature, but keep your wits about you as you navigate through remote wilderness alone.
@backyarddosser2 ай бұрын
‘A tree is perfect’ 🌳 thank you for this 😊 every tree should be allowed time to grow, time to live and time to die. 🌲
@dio.mikota2 ай бұрын
daaamn..can't emphasize enough how hard this talk on capturing thing with electronics and being in the moment fully immersed hits me...yeah this reminds me 3-4 years ago when i was like "i d never be able to be a content creator cus i always would have to film my moments which i enjoy so much, without even carrying my phone with me" now it is the opposite..but i do notice myself even getting nausea ,actual nause from holding phone in my hand, so i try to listen and not.. but when i rewatch my videos on youtube i m like 'hooooly wow this is my life, this is so awesome, i m so glad it was filmed, happy for my future self to watch it and remember, show to kids kinda" video is a great way to capture, yet i feel u, and don’t know what side will overweight at some point in my life....
@ginamin2 ай бұрын
yes! i really do feel you! being able to rewatch our past selves in new ways is very very special and makes me very happy to witness once again and it allows me to clarify different life lessons and reflect. but sometimes, it gets overwhelming, but i guess with all things it is a balance we must find.
@everettlopez91272 ай бұрын
look out! during this time in the late summer, male elk are more likely to be territorial. good idea to watch from a distance :) that looks like such a magical encounter. i saw a mule buck a little while ago on a hike and i think about it all the time. i wish i was one
@ginamin2 ай бұрын
me tooooo and thank you yes the guy i met told me about how they get during mating season.
@nature90102 ай бұрын
i think less about who you allow into your life and more about how much of your energy you allow those people to have access to. It's okay for people to be themselves and people can enter and stay, or they can leave as quickly as they come. But you don't necessarily have to give your energy away as freely as you allow encounters to happen. Every person in your life doesn't get the same level of energy from you, and that's perfectly okay. Some people you can know for a lifetime, and they only get a little of your energy. Some people you can know for 5 months are you actually find yourself wanting to give them energy because the feeling of being with them is nice. Some people don't ask for any energy at all, like when you were vibing with the elk, both just perfect in the simple fact that you both exist and are in a space where you can experience each others' existence. just, try to take away the weight of like, wanting to do the "correct" thing. Just do what feels right for you. that being said, you have every right to distance yourself from people or energies that make you uncomfortable without having to justify it. most people universally agree that the feeling of a wet sock is uncomfortable. And we don't waste time trying to rationalize if or why it's uncomfortable, we just take the wet sock off. if you're cold and it's uncomfortable, you don't spend time thinking if it's wrong to reject the cold, you just put a jacket on. And sure, people aren't as simple, but also you don't have to think about it too hard. like, if the elk was uncomfortable with your presence, it would have simply moved or left. And when something did happen to make it uncomfortable, it did exactly that, instead of spending time trying to validate the feeling of discomfort. that was a lot. Im sorry if it was too much to read. I hope it made sense
@ginamin2 ай бұрын
this was so so helpful. thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on this.
@dio.mikota2 ай бұрын
ohh i enjoyed reading your thoughts alot, it is a great reminder, and i totally agree with what you said, loved the elk example , ifind it very profound 🙏🏽🪐
@bettinaek2 ай бұрын
To be cringe is to be free! In my opinion, I think cringing at another person is something we can(and should, perhaps) unlearn. Also cringing is something different than being put off by someone. I think if someone puts you off and disturbs you, steer away. But if you’re simply cringing at someone and how they’re acting, maybe reflect on what and why it’s making you cringe? Is their freedom of expression what triggers the reaction of cringing? Or is it something else? Love your videos. They feel warm
@Restu-b3d2 ай бұрын
Facts cringe is a ego thing I feel we should observe without judgement
@o0emma0o912 ай бұрын
so beautiful seeing you spending time in meditation with the elk❤ what an experience, i love your appreciation and respect for life
@ginamin2 ай бұрын
@@o0emma0o91 thank you friend
@gfluff352515 күн бұрын
Such an adventurous spirit ✨
@biaxtu2 ай бұрын
this is so pure and your energy warms my heart :)
@clothedinhonorАй бұрын
A freeing time in my life has been deciding that I don’t need to be friends with or agree with everyone. I do genuinely think we should be selective but open-minded. Still not expecting anything but challenges that help us grow (either in relationships or in ourselves) and kept boundaries. And it’s not that we are so above others that some are not worthy of having access to us, but more so that it’s completely okay to make choices that feel right to you. I also believe our intuition (and Yahuah’s Holy Spirit) gives us discernment about people. Sometimes like little nudges on how we should move forward with people. It’s up to us to listen and/or act. So unless you feel led to stick around, I’d say just stick with the people who make you feel best (not in a superficial way but holistically). Often times our bodies know and tell us. Or at least mine does. Thanks for asking :)
@GiuliaManz2 ай бұрын
59rt published a new video = pure happiness ❤
@NosManJr2 ай бұрын
"how did that happen?" "it was stupid" My least favorite kinda accident 😩😂
@AnnabelleSamwich2 ай бұрын
I love your videos so much, they inspire me to explore new areas and enjoy my local environment. I find your videos are very peaceful too, keep up the good work! 🫶
@ginamin2 ай бұрын
@@AnnabelleSamwich thank you! i appreciate it so much (:
@ervinslens2 ай бұрын
Amazing work my friend! This looks and feels so soothing! Your narration is enjoyable 👌👌
@ginamin2 ай бұрын
thank you so much!
@NicoleMae2 ай бұрын
I love your editing style wowow
@ginamin2 ай бұрын
thank you!
@ultravioletarcher2 ай бұрын
thank you, just thank you.
@ginamin2 ай бұрын
no, thank YOU (:
@vv.0iii2 ай бұрын
"Why do you see the speck in your neighbor's eye, but do not notice the log in your own eye?" what bothers you in other people it's always that thing that you have in you. i had this realisation so many times during meditations
@ginamin2 ай бұрын
yes i am constantly thinking of this as well.
@yuki538310 күн бұрын
I kind of aspire to do things like backpacking and being in with the nature when I’m older, or even just hiking more often. Recently/this past year I unfortunately haven’t been hiking much as I usually do. I’m hoping soon enough I’ll be able to get back to camping and hiking :)
@ginamin9 күн бұрын
i hope you do!!! i believe in you!!!
@JulienCope2 ай бұрын
I think you are on the right path as a human being right now and I really enjoy the recent content(so keep it up!). That being said, the further I go back in your posted video history, there is a point where I find the content "cringe". Does it make you a better person now the you were before? I don't think so... Its "cringe" (a word I would never use) to me because its a realization that your were on a different path in life that I don't resonante with, but that doesn't leave me in disgust... Its an awareness that this is something I do not like. I acknowledge it, accept it and reserve myself from having a negative feeling towards it because there is no place for that in my consciousness. In the end, none of it really matters...
@ginamin2 ай бұрын
@@JulienCope yes thank you for your words. to acknowledge it, accept it, but not to react negatively! i think that is key. to not react to it. and yes i also realize how much i have shifted as a person and wonder how much i will continue to change. the person i used to be is the person i cringe at today. i guess our preferences are constantly shifting. but yea. none of it really matters! none of it really matters….
@Restu-b3d2 ай бұрын
I don't think we should let the cringe go. just try to understand it. because it only feels cringe, or odd to yo ego but also. if it obvious that cringe thing is not very healthy, or, mature or ,ruining yo social life then yea change. On the topic of if you should be picky or not I think yes we should be picky but not closed minded. because like everyone we have needs, and thats what I think we should gauge if we should let someone in. do I need the substance or energy you provide to my life, or do I not need it. Rasta people believe anything beyond what you need is poison, I think that goes for people too. I'm not saying be selfish, but just keep in my mind if this person provides, what you need from people not what you want. Also yo spiritual presence is nice very calming and beautiful may the universe and our creator bless you stay ten toes out here
@ginamin2 ай бұрын
@@Restu-b3d thank u for your words!
@hunterventura34062 ай бұрын
thank you for this
@jaynemccabe87012 ай бұрын
I think we do have cringe as some sort of protection mechanism against something even if it’s to try and keep ourselves from being socially isolated. It is truly up to you on if you should react to the cringe or not. I try to be purposely cringe all the time as a sort of exposure therapy to help me not mask my autism as much. Yet I still cringe at people. I think the best way to go about it is to analyze why you had the cringe reaction and then decide if it is fair or not. Did you 1- have this reaction because people with those beliefs, look, etc have made you feel afraid at some point in your life? 2- if yes then how is this person acting compared to those others, are they also making you feel unsafe? 3- if not then I would try to stop yourself from having this reaction. I think maybe your reaction was heightened because you were somewhat worried about your safety which is completely valid and I’m actually glad if you had that reaction. You also probably didn’t have it planned to be around this person the entire time. I think though that there is something to say about one person or both really needing to cross paths and have this time spent. You never know what it meant to someone.
@ginamin2 ай бұрын
@@jaynemccabe8701 i will reflect on this, thank you!
@alllygator1252 ай бұрын
I really resonate with what you said here. As an educator who works with middle schoolers, I am someone who tries to be authentically true to myself and my feelings (which often can translate into being cringey). I do this in hopes of healing the part of me who feels afraid to take up space in this world (being socialized as a woman has a lot to do with this), and to hopefully encourage the kiddos around me to experience the freedom of being yourself. With that being said, I am also an autistic person, which for me means that I have a limited amount of energy to spare when interacting with others. I support people in expressing themselves however tf they want as long as they are not harming others, but i have really come to learn that energetic social boundaries are really important for me. My sensitivities and trauma have historically made me a people pleaser that really absorbs other peoples’ moods and baggage and language. I have learned so many lessons from all different types of people, and I do cherish my open heart and mind. however, if I let anyone into my life without time and intimacy boundaries, then I can feel incredibly depleted. This is all to say that I think it is very valuable to be curious and-to a degree-objective about other people. However I think it is important to me mindful on the degree in which we let others into our lives for our safety and emotional self-preservation. You can still love others but not have to be tightly entangled in their Stuff. Hope that provides some insight for whoever reads this :)
@jaynemccabe87012 ай бұрын
@@alllygator125 thank you so much for this response!! I really needed to read that middle paragraph as that has been something I have been struggling with all of my life. It’s incredibly hard for me to open up past my safety people which makes me confused because I truly care about community and loving strangers. I can sit there and make myself feel bad about not giving strangers a chance or choosing not to have someone in my life after seeing even 1 red flag. The thing is though I get burnt out so incredibly fast! I have not socialized for months at a time after expelling myself to too many new people too often. It’s so hard to find the balance between “I need to protect and love myself” and “I want to spread love throughout all the world and people deserve to be loved no matter what.” Which I am aware isn’t my job but it does fall within my morals and beliefs heavily. Anyways thanks for the comment 🥺
@alllygator1252 ай бұрын
@@jaynemccabe8701 It’s a really hard thing to balance!! There are so many things that go into it and I can often feel a lot of guilt and shame for having to opt out of fun events for my own emotional sanity. Or I push myself to do the thing despite my reserves feeling depleted and then I have a bad time. So trust me, I’m just a beginner in it! It’s something that I’ve known for a lot of my life but always forget and have to revisit. Sayings can sometimes feel diluted but I think there’s a lot a value in the idea of “you can’t give others anything if you have nothing left for yourself.” I think learning to care for yourself is a life long commitment that has ups and downs and many changes, but it is a crucial thing to keep in mind especially as a neurodivergent individual (at least for me!). I’m glad that my response resonated with you because yours helped me as well! I don’t ever really comment on any sort of online platforms but I’m really glad that I did :) thank you!!
@alllygator1252 ай бұрын
@@jaynemccabe8701 I also wanna say that alongside this, for me it’s important to push back on my anxieties if I have the capacity for it bc stepping outside of my comfort zone has helped me grow in a lot of ways! But again a tough balance that has me feeling like that exhausted SpongeBob meme a lot of the time haha
@HBCrigsАй бұрын
i had to take some time to come back to this one. i see a lot of myself in this kid, which is why ive cringed so much at his personality and talking style. im really self critical and it leaked out onto him, expecting you to hate him, expecting you two to find nothing in common. projecting, absolutely, immaturatiy, oh for sure. maybe i should add that im gentle and caring, that i dont want to see either of you be hurt by the other. i need to see myself as something other than a weapon in an addict's hands but i know what im addicted to is love, acceptance, consideration, insight. sometimes a person is scary, and sometimes theyre just neurodivergent and its useful not to confuse the two
@ginaminАй бұрын
@@HBCrigs hmmm. i also don’t want either of us hurt by the other. i hope not to have hurt him. but i still am not sure how to feel about it all. many people were worried about me being in the woods with this guy. but i was there. and it felt safe. but all these opinions and my own judgements made me distance myself from him. even when i did enjoy spending time together and we talked for hours and hours. i guess thats all we want in the end: love, acceptance, consideration. insight? that too. hm. i don’t know.
@lalal81822 ай бұрын
Can't say I've ever seen someone chomp on a zucchini raw! I'll have to give it a try hahah
@ginamin2 ай бұрын
hahahaha me neither >.< i was moving out of the greenhouse and had a bunch of produce left so i brought it with me... but it was so heavy and i was lazy to cook with it while backpacking so i just chomped on it lololol
@Eki_________2 ай бұрын
Its surprisingly good with some lemon juice and pepper!! I only had it raw this summer but we cut into strips that we rolled up and with lemon and pepper and it was super tasty :)
@ginamin2 ай бұрын
@@Eki_________ yummmm omg will try that
@dio.mikota2 ай бұрын
also, what can i say, i see you so deeply sister, and i do feel a strong love for you i find many similarities between us, at least by seeing the footage you are sharing ahahhah you are really good at showing yourself authentically in videos you make, and this is inspiring (maybe u can feel differently sometimes, and i understand it is a big learning journey for you too) and i acknowledge that you are so much more than what i see in these videos yet you have a very unique way much much love🌞💛🦕
@ginamin2 ай бұрын
so so much love back to you sister
@dio.mikota2 ай бұрын
@@ginamin 🥲💛💛💛😍
@oatcycvx74542 ай бұрын
hii, what camera and lens do you use? I really like the filming style of your videos!
@ginamin2 ай бұрын
@@oatcycvx7454 canon g7x! and a 360 camera
@lalal81822 ай бұрын
That guy seems so sweet :')
@HBCrigs2 ай бұрын
so inspired to go to point reyes now
@ginamin2 ай бұрын
@@HBCrigs yesss
@jatinsvideos2 ай бұрын
hi. do you mind telling how did you get those two globe effect at the start of the video. great video btw.
@ginamin2 ай бұрын
360 camera!
@excusesfortravelers2 ай бұрын
what tripod do u bring when backpacking
@ginamin2 ай бұрын
@@excusesfortravelers joby gorilla pod!
@extinct_duck44142 ай бұрын
this was such a nice video! especially right before a morning hike. how did you feel safe though?
@o0emma0o912 ай бұрын
was wondering the same thing, especially when coming across + sleeping near random man (like no offense to the guy but we all know why as women we have to be cautious)
@ginamin2 ай бұрын
@@extinct_duck4414 even as a solo female out in the woods or out in the world anywhere i have somewhat a naive trust that i will be okay but i think it is always good to stay vigilant. know your surroundings and potential dangers and be prepared. and honestly… at the core of it… i think if i die… so be it (hopefully i don’t but who knows you know?) i would rather live my life in trust than in fear. and strangely enough being alone in nature with no one (or sometimes someone even strangers) i feel very much safe and at peace.
@antonyvictorique255019 күн бұрын
Why did you, backpacking alone in the forest, see a man in the forest and think “let me talk to this guy while we’re alone in the woods together” and went with him when he asked you to follow him to an undisclosed location? Not to be grim but you could end up like thoes bones you found if you aren’t careful. Its fucked up but unfortunately thats the reality of things.
@King-Kyle9 күн бұрын
I watched this whole thing like a little horror movie, except there was no horror lol. I recently watched "don't move" and its still fresh in my mind but regardless, even as a dude I don't think I have the level of trust this girl has. I feel like its a good thing to not judge, to be open and trusting but the world simply doesn't allow that.
@dollargenerals218112 күн бұрын
You should definitely be more careful around people especially men while you are alone because that guy gave me weird vibes
@AnnabelleSamwich2 ай бұрын
I love your videos so much, they inspire me to explore new areas and enjoy my local environment. I find your videos are very peaceful too, keep up the good work! 🫶