Giving life meaning in 19 minutes

[@2CarpeNoctem]

Dear @Accepting the Universe, Thank you for being 'one' with the animals and for demonstrating that they are indeed our greatest teachers (and even, in between multiple filming and editing takes - they are even evidently there to teach us.....patience)! Your ongoing ethical treatment towards animals is so appreciated; your wise delivery, so valuable to us viewers. Thank you also, for providing the link to Holyland Donkey Haven and for introducing us to this wonderfully important sanctuary. Learning of them, I can now gladly contribute to their cause. And we cannot forget.... Hugs...for the fabulous pooches: Leyla & Mishka. Anima*l Cheers

[@acceptingtheuniverse]

Thank you for your kind words. So long as there are people like you, I am confident that both these animals, as well as the ideas shared here, will be well taken care of. Thank you!

[@DorisStanić]

Allowing donkeys to gently nudge you in a field in the sun while you're talking philosophy is the meaning of life

[@afkhoso]

It was the reason I was born.. to stumble on this human and video. That's the meaning of my entire life right now 😊

[@roachies4242]

It looks like a childhood memory

[@aleste992]

Disney prince blessing us again with his wisdom

[@UntilThenn]

😂😂😂😂

[@Morgan313]

I understand what Ariel saw in him 🧜‍♀️

[@Jakub-e6m8p]

Haha I love the content and the way it's communicated - this video with animals makes it even better, I'm glad I found it. Can't stop laughing tho seeing Disney Prince caught on and is on every video now 😂its damn funny when we touch on delicate and major life and moral issues and there's this All the best

[@shirinrze9029]

😂😂😂👍🏻Rightttt

[@tiwiogunye]

hahaha

[@AronJimena]

Please never stop making videos, they speak to me in a way no one else has been able to. I thank God for finding this channel.

[@AronJimena]

💚💚

[@krishnapartha]

Thank you dear brother. I realized I have been an ass my whole life. And that’s a good thing. ❤😂🙏🏾

[@dastin1664]

I am from Myanmar (Burma), with the longest civil war in human history, generational dictators, and ongoing revolutions with many armed tribes. And my personal life is even worse than my country; so it allows me to understand Kafka, Edgar Allan Poe, Dostoevsky, Charles Bukowski, and tragical writers. For me, Life is to live. The more you live the more life excites you. Be cautious, and meditative.

[@cogyoutube]

I wish you find peace and have many surprising blessings in this life. Keep doing your best. That’s what I try to do as well

[@Chonsongdep]

Thanks for your brief heartfelt sharing. I travelled to Burma around 8 years ago, just before the military overthrew Aung San Suu Kyi. The trip magically and beautifully shifted my view toward life. I was overwhelmed by the genuine heart of Burmese people. I was host from a Couchsufing member and got huge support from people along the trip from Yangon to Mandalay. I was treated like a family member from an old couple, who I met on the flight from Thai Lan to Yangon. So far the trip to Burma still stayed a special place in my heart. The last day on the way back to the airport, I shared a taxi with another traveller from Europe,we both agreed on 1 thing "the Burmese people has the kindness from a genuine heart, not from an educated head". We said that, it doesn't mean that education is less mighty, we just want to emphasize a genuine heart is special. ❤️ I'm sorry for all the chaos and suffering that the country has to undergo so far. And so did your personal life. The whole universe is spinning. And everything takes time. Suffering can be suffocating, and it may feel like hell on earth. But please, keep the light in your heart. In the darkest of the dark, we never forget the reason why we are here: to learn how to love, to practice love and being loved. We feel the suffering of our comrade, we feel the suffering of our own. And we let them go and find the unshakable peace in our heart. We are peace. And you are peace. ❤

[@segunricardo]

I am from Mexico City and we also have a donkey shelter/sanctuary called "Burrolandia" (who also need quite a bit of help from kind people. I really enjoy your channel and thank you for sharing so much wisdom, these videos teach me to be a better human being and a better inhabitant of this planet.

[@fatalkookie]

I'm currently at a very low point mentally and I want to tell you all to keep on going. The resilience and beauty of those donkeys shows us that there is much more to simple life and joy of the moment. I hope the dark night will pass and dawn will shine upon my face again. Sending all of you my love.

[@BabarKhan-qp6nq]

Animals are great teachers ...they know so much and they don't even know they know ..❤

[@meloearth]

Oh, they know.

[@brendan8915]

One of the most beautiful things we see these animals practice so well, despite all else is forgiveness. I have rescued and fostered some abused cats in the past, whose ability to develop trust again in humans is absolutely uplifting, shocking and heartbreaking in the most beautiful ways. Forgiveness is too often an unappreciated, incredible super-power.

[@cogyoutube]

Thanks for reminding me this

[@ashleyblanchard8993]

it's so cute how they follow you around haha

[@nonchewlant7174]

Your background gives so much peace and calmness

[@rebeccaskalare9445]

Think about all the cows in the dairy industry, being violently separated from their children over and over again just because humans steal their milk. It’s beyond sad 😢 Thank you for this lovely video, you have climbed to the very top of my ladder. ❤

[@lilybabybear]

Thank you so much! These animals need people like you and whoever look after them! ❤

[@acceptingtheuniverse]

Thank you!

[@ufufu001]

this is the cutest thing ever. i had no idea donkeys were chill like that. they just stand there... (extremely) close to you lol

[@maraL_A]

What a beautiful change. Thank you for showing us this place 🤍

[@metallicmuse]

Animals absolutely have souls and personalities just as humans do and no one can convince me otherwise.

[@JoJo-vz5uy]

I think a lot of humans don’t even have as much feelings as animals do.

[@meloearth]

Yah. It's really sad that everyone doesn't know what we know. Even bugs do. I am a gardener, I watch bugs closely and daily. To me, it's been clear since childhood, despite my having been taught that they are commodities and have no feelings. There was a clear demarcation, however, the day I saw God in the eyes or a horse. There was no doubt in my heart that they are direct representatives and Creator watches us through them also. This is why they are so strong. Humans could benefit from being less arrogant and full of pride.

[@Djellowman]

personality, yes; souls, no neither do we

[@marianosetula5666]

@@Djellowman i think this video made me christian.

[@winsie_w-m6l]

agree, anyone who just views them as "just animals" is really missing out on the beauty and the learning they offer to us.

[@winsie_w-m6l]

I got a Dog late in life and it was he who taught me unconditional love that lay dormant in me, may he rest in peace 💙

[@NoelReii]

Thank you for this video. You're a beautiful soul.

[@farbeyondfading8697]

Simply Be. You do and always have held the key to your happiness in the current moment, it is not something that can be given or taught. It is within You ✌️ ❤

[@IvanIvanov-nj7se]

Thank you for all of the wisdom you share with us!Keep it going, I am thankful!

[@acceptingtheuniverse]

Thank you!

[@terri2583]

It is thanks to you and your weekly videos that has me thinking so differently about life, how simple, happy and rewarding one can live with so little. Thank you for this delightful video with the donkeys. Will be sure to send a donation 🫏💕

[@lephare.philosophie.sagesse]

I have a puppy for 10 months now and many lessons I learnt in books have now a meaning. I learnt to be in the present moment, not to stick to negative feelings, to forgive and love again and again and again. Darkness can always be exposed by love and transformed by love. My love is tough still an amateur next to my puppy's inconditional love. There is this beautiful quote from Gandhi: "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." Another great video :) thanks

[@vladexistenz3038]

So glad I found your channel. It's like having a conversation; though it's one-sided in nature, there's still some fascinating invisible connection that we can carry and grow in ourselves and then share our thoughts and feelings with the others. That's how it carries through time and space; that's the beautiful fundamental nature of humanity.

[@draganapasti_]

You couldn't choose better friends to be surrounded by, awesome generous creatures indeed ♥️

[@NorthernPear]

Maybe animals give loving-kindness and friendship so easily because they’re enlightened beings, not ignorant beings. Thank you for this surprise. Wasn’t expecting four-legged philosophers. It reminds me of when my aunt found two abandoned horses starving to death near her home. They had been left on a dirt road and had probably been starving long before they were abandoned. But they trusted my aunt and allowed her to help them. No bitterness, no hostility, no anger or victimhood. They only gave kindness and seemed to expect it in return. No grudges. They ended up living long lives, fat and happy, with a retired couple who adopted them after my aunt and father nursed them back to health. I hadn’t thought about those horses in a long time. My aunt named them Hope and Courage.

[@sarmadgulzar]

"We like to say that ignorance is a bliss; but surely the rational, intelligent, deliberate, wise, virtuous mind cannot be a curse either."

[@Geemeel1]

this is why I believe that spirituality and science and even philosophies at their deepest core are the same, more and more people are waking up to the ideas that Kindness, honesty, loving and so on are what we are here for on earth to practice , learn and grow. The subjects are here to our choice. 💖 GREAT vid

[@2raw2war2]

Beautiful souls. Thank you.

[@AAYZ7]

Just watch 19 second, I very need this because these 3 days I feel unmotivated, no purpose, and now meaning in my life. Thank you so much :)

[@ChristopherTracey-j5l]

The Book of Ecclesiastes (ESV CH 1 Verses 16 -18) "I said in my heart, “I have acquired great wisdom, surpassing all who were over Jerusalem before me, and my heart has had great experience of wisdom and knowledge.” And I applied my heart to know wisdom and to know madness and folly. I perceived that this also is but a striving after wind." For in much wisdom is much vexation, and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow."

[@Cy4nSw4n]

My favorite is the one that wanted to eat your sweater 😂❤ I love all the sweet donkeys, they made my whole day. And profound words as always, thank you

[@andreajoy224]

They've made my whole week! 😊😂

[@Cy4nSw4n]

@@andreajoy224 No doubt 😊🫏

[@sissalovesbeingalive]

I loooooove this video!!!!! Thank you for this!!!! Love the donkeys and the fact that they are being taken care of!!!! And thank you for making them an example of resilience. Animals have a high intuitive sense and ability. It’s a beautiful thing. ❤❤❤❤

[@aggiesart6]

I love donkey's!❤ and i'm 43 year old women who had 6 miscarriages. And a beautiful son now. Allmost died twice. Animals learn me a lot and gives zo much love❤. Don't ever loose hope.

[@manergatones]

Nothing arrests my heart and soul like a donkey. This video couldn't come at a better time. I've donated. Much love ♥

[@taylinec]

Thank you so much for making this video and spread the word about this initiative. Animals are the most innocent beings and deserve respect and love, as any other being.

[@screechandmoan]

This brought tears to my eyes and warmth to my soul. Donation sent. Thank you for the quality content!

[@juliehumphreys173]

I love this video. You are such a beautiful soul. I do think though that we underestimate animals all the time. I am blessed to have horses and they do some pretty rational things all the time. I guess they don’t have metacognition but wow that’s what gets humans in trouble a lot. Thank you for your beautiful videos ❤

[@thegrandbizzare]

Beautiful. Rescue Donkeys, as analogous to the human condition, has left my heart full and a smile on my face. Thank you brother. 🙏

[@JoJo-vz5uy]

I follow the rescue and been donating to them. Everyone’s should protect ALL animals as our life depends on it. They need it. Amazing message! Only if people were like all of us here. The world would be a paradise. You know… people say when they die, they want to go to paradise. But they are in paradise and humans chose to destroy it. You give me hope as a highly empathetic person who loves animals and nature more than anything. More than myself.

[@twistdeads]

Thank you for inspiring me again and again to take my life seriously.

[@andreajoy224]

"What's better than that? What's bigger than that? What's more wonderful than that?" ♥️ Thank you so much for this beautiful and adorable video! 😊

[@Englishroserebecca]

You really got your point across with the help of these beautiful loving creatures. They love and trust you.

[@P.G.MacNeil]

They're sentient...it's so authentic. My dream scenario. Thank you.

[@sudhindrakopalle7071]

Besides the wonderful message, I love how you extemporanesouly talk about life, its meaning and how we partake in it.

[@RedV321-p9z]

Thank you for bringing attention to this beautiful beings. Yes, we can learn so much from our non human friends. Lovely video.

[@Lynbrieofficial]

It looks like a fantasy film with inspirational talk. I love it ❤

[@mohamedkhatter2055]

I deeply want to thank you and express my immense gratitude, not only for this video, but for all the other videos you’ve posted on this channel. I aspire to be someone as wise and ethical as you, and to be that person in others lives, inspiring them the way you inspire me. Again, thank you so much for these videos. I wish you nothing but the best in life.

[@user-se9uk2py5k]

Love the supporting actors! ❤

[@creatorsbootstrapping]

Life's meaning is not something we find, it's something we create. As Sartre believed, 'Man is condemned to be free.' With that freedom comes the responsibility to define your purpose. Give your actions meaning, and the rest will follow

[@SurveyStilesBooks]

Animals instinctively navigate adversity, while humans' rationality drives us to seek meaning and control over suffering. However, our pain often stems from the illusion of agency over past and future events. Self-awareness, both empowering and crippling, sets us apart. To find peace, we must acknowledge our limits, embrace uncertainty, and let go of our need for meaning in suffering.

[@macrocosmicorbit3982]

So great to see your channel growing so fast

[@nyghtcinema]

This was the most pleasantly distracting video ive ever watched. I mean I thought the forest was good, I had no idea you were gonna bring in donkeys?!! Using them so talk about the deliberate choice we can make to be better individuals in general was an amazing way to explain it. I love reading about both sides of the coin, where people argue that humans tend to be very self centric when thinking about their position on this planet and also how we stand in a privileged position, only one of our kind, on this planet. So this was an amazing reminder of the later. I definitely made friends with them by the end of the video and will definitely donate!! Thank you for tthe donkeys and yet another fascinating topic to accompany my morning coffee

[@MonicaElenaGlobal]

“They know so much they don’t even know they know…” Yes! thanks!

[@ReleasingResistance]

Heartbreaking to hear about Francesca’s daughter😢 Thank you for introducing everyone, this truly made my day 💫

[@Sarah-nc1jb]

Thank you for showing us these sweet gentle babies! 😍

[@margaretmcgregor5686]

Absolutely inspired to use the donkeys' virtues to teach us humans!!! Another amazing video 🎉 you can teach so much in such accessible way! Well done philosophy man! 😊from Scotland.

[@TayyabaYasin2003]

you just made me love donkeys even more .

[@kiralight4212]

6:22 A fellow Badger here, class of 2018. I'm so happy to know that it was my alma mater who helped him have a better life!

[@IAMGODESSD]

I wouldn’t be able to be so articulate and serious around donkeys 😅 great video I would love to volunteer in such place but in Italy to get immersed in the local life while doing good 😊

[@theladyfuria]

Thank you. As a vegan and a philosophy aficionado, I cried with this video.

[@johnhansen6018]

This was such a wonderful video to watch. Thank you for introducing us to more of your four legged friends. I appreciate and value everything you bring us, about as much as those donkeys love you 😁♥

[@agtonybarletta]

God bless you man

[@caty9995]

Aw! Such a sad but beautiful and heartwarming video. I love how you love these animals and how they love you back . All animals need our love and kindness. I wish there were more people like you and these people caring for these donkeys. ❤

[@ella_ak1024]

This was SO heartwarming & cute. Thank you so much for all your precious videos 🩵

[@megganvandermast8441]

Thank you for this video. Imagine what the world would be like if we all deliberately practiced these virtues

[@Amal-gh6mn]

You reminded me of the Disney movie ( The Small One 🫏🩶 ) one of my very favorite short films to my heart 🥺💘 Keep making videos you’re inspiring 💫🤍

[@Christina528-b6h]

What a beautiful soul you have! You can tell with how the animals are so drawn to you that you've got an amazing vibration about you.❤

[@hopeperez5072]

I need to visit the donkeys they would make me feel better every time I get around animals they show me love.A few years back I was practicing stoicism without knowing about the word or the greats from history. My education went only to the sixth grade and from there on was taught by my peers that were what I would like to be fair in saying learning or just living in life themselves.I got this idea in my head to do the opposite of everyone and since I could feel a deep empathy for others I decided to go with peace love and fairness.I was homeless and feel I was tested so tremendously throughout this process.I was just poking around in KZbin when I came across this picture of a very strong spirited statue and read the words how to be stoic so I pressed play and discovered there were these ancient ways of thinking that I was already practicing.Unfortantly I've been loosing my direction and have become less and less pulled to feel I can accomplish this. I don't know what my problem is but I'm tired and I'm hoping for the shared knowledge of others to bring me to an epiphany.God bless and thank you I really enjoy the knowledge you share it helps tremendously 😇😁🙏

[@uraharakisuke8035]

Beautiful video, thanks

[@HarisIqbal-z6h]

such a loving soul.

[@kristynajaneckova4105]

Thank you so much. I love people like you! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. With love, K.

[@Scarfknitter]

Donkeys are so sweet 💕💕💕 thank you for this video. It made my day.

[@yosmuc]

You are so gentle and kind with them ! 🥹🥹❤️ Thank you for the precious insights ! 🙏

[@jamestravis1037]

Thank you for sharing this. You are a blessing !!

[@zooropa84]

Such an incredibly beautiful message and packed full of meaning and wisdom! My own soul felt a bit lacking yet here I am feeling re-enlightened. Thank you! 🧘

[@gcassara]

Thanks!

[@helee28]

You're the kindest, most brotherly human I've come across on this platform. Thank you! - your sister 🙏🏽🧡

[@katlamb4606]

As I often say, even though I’m not living my dream life( at least not yet), I’m so glad you are living it for me!

[@Diya-ht2ue]

Hahhaha i haven't finished watching it but wanna comment right now that it gives me immense joy watching animals being so comfortable around people. & i am so happy to know that there are people like you & your wife who love animals..rescued them..care for them.. i just wish all the people around the world become sensitive to environment..mother nature..animals.. only then they may become sensitive towards one another. It's really important now to save our world. Thanks for this video.. gonna watch it 😊 What about Laila? How's she? & i forgot the new one's name!

[@Intelectras]

Beautiful video, beautiful message! ❤I’ve been learning from animals my whole life, they truly are great teachers. I was hoping for bloopers at the end of the video as I firmly believe that animals have a sense of humour, and a great one! 😊🫏

[@Finding_youssef]

This is beyond reality, I'm so happy i watch your videos Thank you for existing dear ❤

[@ElitaMaster125]

Lovely video, thank you again for your kind words and inspiring messages.

[@harrisonwalker7835]

Great thoughts, great video. Bless you brother

[@IAMGRATEFUL144]

What a beautiful gift you are. Thank you for making this video and for sharing Donkey Haven with us. Bless y'all 100x's over!!! 💚

[@niveditasharma5027]

Wow….i really needed this guidance..Thnku 🙏🏼…god bless u brother…lots of love from India 🙏🏼

[@Cinderella227]

Donkeys are adorable, hard working humble loving creatures. Yeshua Hamashiach rode on a donkey as did his mother Mary. Thank you for reinforcing how beautiful and loving animals are. Animals are not ignorant and sometimes animals appear more rational than some humans. God bless you for sharing such beautiful KZbins. ✝️🙏🏻❤️ Some humans know not they know not. Reminds me of ab old proverb; He who knows not and knows not that he knows not, He is a fool, shun him. He who knows not and knows he knows not, He is simple, teach him. He who knows and knows not he knows, He is asleep, wake him. He who knows and knows he knows, He is wise, follow him.

[@toriehoeper]

Interesting video. Also, what a small world! My visit to that very barn was fantastic! Angela greeted everyone warmly upon arrival, guiding the group around and introducing all the donkeys she could gather. Each donkey was friendly and sweet, and Angela shared a wealth of knowledge about them. It was enlightening to learn so much while enjoying great conversations. It’s heartwarming to see someone like Angela dedicated to caring for these animals with such love and compassion. Supporting this cause is truly rewarding! 🩷🫏

[@acceptingtheuniverse]

Wow thank you for commenting! I'm glad you think so as well

[@AshleyvanDyke]

This video brings so much joy.

[@jamesstanley6474]

Thank you , 🙏 you are very special .

[@Sugarplumglitter]

Luv this💖 Donkeys are sweet and loving, wonderful you shared this. I will gladly be donating💖🙏✨

[@rashinlamouchi9170]

As a next step to this video, it would be great to introduce some ideas on taking action on desire of wanting to live a meaningful life and get over disparities that many of us have gone through but don't want to be defined by those experiences and try to embark on a physically and mentally healthy existence once again.

[@angelagrosso2162]

Thanks so much for this wonderful video... Bless your ❤heart for giving this to us.😊

[@SpiritualLife52]

Beautiful words, thank you, local here from Madison area. Love the donkeys.

[@prodbyholistic]

Beautifully explained! Thanks for sharing

[@soulshaker8819]

Such a beautiful message. Thank you 🙏

[@mattbahoura]

Thank you so much for uploading the audios to Spotify. I really appreciate that.

[@beadld]

This is a very cute and relaxing video, thank you for this moment Mr Universe❤️

[@storiestellr]

your channel is one of my favorite corners of youtube, and now even with donkeys 🥰

[@Arvamp07]

Just got into college, feeling overwhelmed bcuz of everything. The new faces, new place, new feelings. Feeling stuck and confused not knowing what to do who to talk to. Not being able to get started on my dream, with each passing day i feel like I'm buring myself into this mess with my own hands. Feeling scared of getting started again, failing again...

[@Ajayamita579]

Don't worry this happens to many new comers 😅 I hope you will start enjoying it soon

[@Patrickmax007]

thats okay buddy to not feeling good in collage. read the definding decade hope you find something.

[@ethanschwappacher5472]

I’m in the exact same boat as you. I just started college too and I’m finding it difficult to adjust and to make new friends. I’m also feeling the same way you are in terms of being afraid to fail. Just know that you aren’t alone in feeling this way and I’m positive there are many others who feel this way too. To me, college is a place to fail and to fail a lot at that. I know that it’s easier said than done but failure really is one of the only ways we can grow. It helps me to think of it more as a stepping stone than a set back. Give it time and I’m sure everything will work out for us.

[@Arvamp07]

@@ethanschwappacher5472 I certain it will. We have to make it

[@ainslie187]

Yeah, I can relate to that back when I went to college. In my opinion, if you’re only going to college because that’s just kind of what you felt you were supposed to do but you’re not really honed in on a specific path of study or interested in doing the partying/socializing/greek life I would drop out and start working in a field you’re interested in. Just dive in, get started and if you feel the need later on you can always go back to get a degree. Or if you’re interested in traveling or there’s a certain place you want to live try that out for a while. If you really do want to be in school right now and you just want to meet some people join clubs or greek life. Also, volunteering is a great way to meet people, and that’s a situation where people tend to be sober, friendly, and trying to accomplish something. Good luck!