FREE YOURSELF NOW | The PRISON of Stories We Tell Ourselves

How to free ourselves from mental prison may be the most important spiritual lesson we can ever learn. In fact, this is the key to ending all unhappiness, depression, anxiety, addiction and stress.
In today's KZbin video, I share why the mind tries to trap us, how we keep getting trapped in negativity and chaos, and some easy and practical tips for becoming free.
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[@lilyanazeitunyan6994]

It’s very similar to what Artur Grandi says in his book Grand Time, but plus to the deep thoughts in his book he is teaching how to change our life through the healing of financial system of our society!

[@TheWatcher60]

I was one of those people you speak of with dark constantly racing thoughts. I struggled with ongoing anxiety on a regular basis. You have become my favourite Spirituality KZbinr Todd. Your videos just connect with me in a way others don't. 30+ years of Christianity & in that time I've never experienced the Peace & Calm that I've come to know since I discovered Spirituality 2 years ago. Thank you for the blessings each video brings to myself & so many others who watch them. Kind regards, Tony

[@bonniemeads6056]

A quiet voice who speaks volumes. Thank you.

[@roxannen-kr7bo]

I was spending lots of time in the forest asking for guidance. I heard loud and clear a voice saying Slow Down And Be Still!

[@user-tk2wl6id3r]

I needed to hear this today !! 😢 suffering grief for 4 long years. I keep pushing myself through it all ❤ Thank you Todd

[@klanderkal]

🙏..... im experiencing Grief now,.. my Wife, My Mother, and Grandmother..!! And, I lost my career job of decades. I'm already not handling this, the mental shock.. has made me stress so bad,.. I nolonger sleep. Depression has entered my life,.. and ouch

[@EthanRPG]

I remember watching your videos when you had a few hundred subs and Im so glad to see how far you've come. Your videos have helped me and many others alot. I knew when I watched the first video you would be a well known youtuber very soon.

[@klanderkal]

8:13 Extreme darkness, where there is no light... Im there now, A sliver of hope 🙏 pls !

[@kostasmazakof8120]

Nothing left unsaid 🙏

[@ButterflyAwakening]

Thank you for the content my friend... If anyone happens to read this... just know, you're capable of achieving greatness. Keep believing in yourself and never give up.🦋

[@klanderkal]

Thank you,... im searching for something I don't have.... hope. My problem, or situation is extremely unbearable, and the guilt, blame, grief.... is next level. It's caused anxiety and depression. Which magnified my dread 100x. I'm actually hating life. ?!😮... words nobody should ever say. T Y. 🫶

[@Colleen858]

Thank you Todd ❤

[@Beezmilk]

I like this guy and his work

[@sonjalillard114]

Todd has changed my life❤

[@estherferrandez2206]

Thanks for reminding what is so easily forgotten when we go through hard times. I'm feeling absolutely lost in that mental state for months now because of a situation. I feel the weight, all the time, everyday. So, your words always help me to find the way back to real life and soothe the pain. I know I need to change my attitude. I hope I will. THANKS SO MUCH for being there and sharing so much wisdom. ❤

[@klanderkal]

Hope that weight gets lifted asap!! Im with you. I too had a situation that had anhialted me . I still cannot handle, nor gotten over, not moved on. I suffer with the stress all day., I can't even sleep [ insomnia]... I've gotten anxiety, and the worst ever experience,.... depression. My mental state is bad, listening to these videos, has a calm sliver of hope, but I'm unable to feel and experience because of my situation and the depression. 😢 I just don't see life without what I had. My regret and guilt are so in my face! I nolonger have motivation, or desire to do anything!??, and if I FORCE myself to do a hobby, or activity [ like go to gym ] I have no joy, pleasure... that's what makes life unbearable with depression.... and I still suffer from my original problem that caused the illnesses.... He says we must embrace it, in our awareness, that we can overcome... 🙏.

[@palstuart6891]

Many thanks to the camera 🎥 crew 🙌🙏🌍

[@daynadavis9736]

That was Beautiful - Thank You 👃💖

[@jewel2022now]

Thank you, love this information. We don't need to carry it...... perfect

[@Beezmilk]

Seems authentic

[@YasasJaya9]

Thank you!

[@klanderkal]

Very well said. You mentioned and explained well , that mental darkness, the extreme pain, some have to experience. You are offering up, a possible way to possibly leave the mental prison of torture. Im hoping my mind, brain can accept your words.... and bring me out of this horrible depression. I had so many back to back tragedies, losses, betrayal that put me in the hospital. Mental breakdown. I haven't recovered,.. im paralyzed in a mental prison you mention. It's like you are speaking directly to me,... as your know what happened to me 🙏🫶 T.Y.

[@klanderkal]

Hi , extreme darkness. Experiencing depression, anxiety, insomnia, Anhedonia... 1st time in my life. Im terrified. This popped up, thank you. ... So much loss, all at once... the Stress was inhuman..., then... I lost my career job too. !! And, now I'm very alone, without my coworker family, structure, identity, purpose, social interactions, etc... ... im still in disbelief, unable to accept,.. and move on?.. move on to what?... im like alitte boy, terrified in a corner, with no family.... suffering mentally ! 🙏for me everyone pls.!! I don't know how to handle this.

[@anjan5074]

May some light appear on your way so you can find back to a good life. May you feel again how loved you are ❤

[@klanderkal]

@anjan5074 🙏thank you for caring for me..!!! I called 988 this morning. I don't want to die like this, but I don't want to live like this. .... i woke in Panic again, the life change,.. is overwhelming for me. Where others seem to be happy, I am not. 🙏

[@jenniferjohnson3732]

I'm sorry you are suffering. It may feel like you are alone in the suffering but you are not. There are many people experiencing hardships and feeling desperate. Perhaps think of it as your turn to carry our collective pain and pray for others in your situation? Try to find a way to feel connected even through the uncomfortable situation. Watch KZbin videos. Check out Eckhart Tolle or Thich Nat Hahn. They have helped me get through dark days. It is not wrong to feel the way you do. It is a universal part of being human. Be kind to yourself and don't judge yourself during this difficult time. ❤

[@keithhowell1590]

@klanderkal. I’m in the same state of darkness. You are not alone. Family betrayal has left me in a state of financial poverty. It has consumed my thoughts 24/7 for 2 years now. Life is not fair. The betrayal has got such a grip on me that I am pushing my friends and family away. They are tired of hearing about my trauma from being betrayed so they are separating themselves for their own mental health. I can’t get over this betrayal. My own family member has done this to me with no regret and no empathy. Narcissism is evil

[@klanderkal]

@keithhowell1590 I hear you., that's a pain , I too have felt, and... because of what I did to loose my job,... I actually betrayed myself. And, it's very hard to forgive the self. My life is torture 24/7 without my job structure and friendships. Sorry to hear of financial difficulties,.. those are very worrysome! Your family betrayal is very hard to handle,... and hits too close to the heart to just let it go. Here for you!, .. 🙏

[@PhamVans]

I recently got injured and haven't been able to work for a few weeks. Just sitting around and not being able to work in this type of society is actually grueling. Nobody really talks to you unless there is some type of transactional benefit to them. I personally have also gotten used to being like that from working for so many years but it is quite the sad reality to be in really. I always feel for younger people because I will always remember how hard it was to integrate myself in to society.

[@MultiBikerboy1]

Nam Myoho Renge Kyo.

[@Heart-Core]

Being ONE and connected with everything does not mean to be DEtached from everyone/-thing but Attached to and by our authentic self with everyone/-thing in its authenticity in our life❣You can not love without being attached. Being detached means to be indifferent. Which is the opposite of experiencing love and life.

[@jacktalcott]

You are such a gifted teacher! I am so grateful for all the inspirations I have found through You!

[@jacktalcott]

I truly pray that we may speak soon, Todd! I have much to learn and share when we do (Your gentleness and grace is my inspiration for today)

[@dolker6881]

Thank you toddd🙏🥹

[@minoukhazaeli2921]

s simply an invitation to discover that your sorrow, pain, and grief—everything that feels so wrong—are the parts of you that most long to be held. And that the rest you seek is here with you, right now."

[@eriknenortas5757]

This is great !!!!

[@lizmichaels]

This was really good.

[@mowatrcm1]

Thank you so much. Your words offer genuine comfort to so many, myself included. ❤🙏🙏👍

[@umawilliam6696]

Thanks a lot for giving that peace and reminding of that opportunity to be still and happy. Bless you

[@Joylynnfrancis]

So good! Thank you Todd! I will keep this message close. ❤🙏🏼🌻

[@sonjalillard114]

Thank you for peace and love❤

[@snh299]

This has helped me, thank you ✨️

[@libertymaid3049]

Hi Todd. I love your talks. Very inspirational and yet practical. Thanks so much.

[@sophiapde9369]

I agree very much about full focus. Thanks so much Todd.

[@D_Isness]

TY❤

[@electricsnut]

I think that is the key of psychedelics, to step out of your identity into a new perspective of realisation and oneness

[@LvlUp.]

100000 subs. ❤ This is beautiful. Wish you only the best my friend . Greets from germany

[@MerlinMan1579]

Recently some Excema flared up putting me into a mental spiral, I will use the techniques you shared to help me, thankyou.

[@janelast5177]

Get out of the mental prison. The doors are open! You are free :) Be happy :)

[@timeismorepreciousthanmoney]

Ty❤

[@Eid111]

❤❤

[@ReadingDave]

Breaking free from the old narative seems similar to when we find our own identity. Hm. I guess we need to look outside our understandings regularly.

[@remorossi5487]

Every word you speak and every thought you think is creating your future your ego will destroy you.your not your mind your not your body in the presence of complete silence you are aware of I am

[@Earthtime3978]

Some stories are real.

[@klanderkal]

My story to is real. I'm an a victim, slave to it., and the circumstances. I was, and still am suffering from my story . I have depression. Anxiety, stress, and insomnia because of it..... all would have to be gone,... before I can be enlightened , or happy... etc. Do you feel the same? .. or did I miss understand your comment? 👍🙌🙏🫶

[@Earthtime3978]

@@klanderkal 100% understand you. This IS what I was communicating. I have real stories that destroy me daily but one in particular. No mythical stories exist really. I think what Todd was trying to say is that many people make up scenarios or falsely relive what happened. I could be wrong. So, some stories are so real that a person remains forever traumatized by them, to lesser and greater degrees. I have a hell of a time living with my history, and broke to boot.

[@klanderkal]

@@Earthtime3978 Thank you so much for replying. I like your chosen words explaining this. I believe you are 100% correct. No matter what exactly was our story . If it reminds, and remains a traumatic life altering event, that has an ongoing mental and physical affect on our present moment., then really?, how can we drop it, forget it, and just move on as if it has no power?. I wouldn't be suffering so hard daily, if i could. I hate the consequences that's carried foward. If I could drop it , and the memory too... I would. I see how at Pease he is , and wish I could be just like that.... one with nature and happy in just being. .... Thank you for sharing 🙌✨️

[@griffinbrand5300]

I am not my thoughts!!!!!

[@kennelson3848]

Nothing really happens