How I learned to love being alone.

[@JM_Architecture]

"A life distracted is a life starved of the time and space to simply observe." This really resonated with me, thank you Nathaniel!

[@kundalinicalling3295]

I've always enjoyed being alone, I'm learning to enjoy being with people. The right kind of people. 💙

[@AudenimLock]

Same here! Here’s to us finding/attracting those gems ☺️💜

[@jonb6564]

where can you find the right people. I cant tell if they still exist.

[@SIERRATREES]

@@jonb6564 they can be random strangers, you come across in ordinary everyday life.

[@jasonkrick1614]

Here’s my theory. My wife and I love. Absolutely love being alone with one another. We acknowledged from the time we met that we love being together and don’t need the world or society to fulfill, validate or justify our existence. The problem is that we are both tall and very good looking.. Well, she is absolutely beautiful. I am just good looking. We both have (above) genius iq’s and are extremely well versed in academics, art and society. Yes. These are problems when we enjoy being alone. People clamber and claw to be with us. Never ending invitations to do whatever or be wherever. So, you are so right that one must learn to enjoy being with the right people. Politely saying no to people who just want to be with you is difficult. Is this a humble brag. Depends on where you are in life.

[@tracieirvan]

@@jasonkrick1614 this is so cute.. I love how raw and truthful this statement is.. introverts - just say "we like to keep to ourselves". us extroverts understand and won't look at you as snobs..

[@innerauthority]

Literally yesterday I was just thinking of "wherever you go, there you are." Love this reflection of synchronicity in our collective consciousness field. Bravissimo!

[@PickUpLimes]

Geeeez the cinematography in this was UNREAL Nathaniel!! The story, the shots, the music: *chef's kiss*!

[@lenasvisionyoutube]

Today after a generally lovely day at the lake, I sat in my car crying because I saw all those happy families and friend groups playing and laughing and eating together and everywhere I go I am alone. Yes, sometimes I have nice conversations with strangers but noone really knows me and values spending time with me on a deeper level. It made me quite sad.

[@DeepaPandey-th6tl]

Literally had the same experience! I feel this so much and have been struggling with this a lot lately.

[@Fran-hz2jf]

Thank you for sharing...I have also been feeling this way. I go quiet when I don't feel my time is valued or appreciated. I know this is only temporary, and we will get through this ❤

[@jonathanhernandez9181]

Sending virtual hugs! Meeting people is a numbers game so if you still haven't met a friend or SO that makes you feel truly seen - don't get discouraged. True human connection can happen at any time if you allow a space for it to grow

[@lc7169]

Been like this my whole life and I’m in my mid-50’s now. When I was in my 20’s & 30’s it used to get to me. But now I just enjoy traveling the world, eating out, going to museums, parks, places on my own. You just learn to enjoy being with yourself. You can have as much fun and enjoyment as those families and friend groups are. You just be you and enjoy everything life has to offer.

[@jennifercampbell7698]

@@lc7169Thank you for that observation. I too spend much of my life alone. I have often viewed that as something wrong or lacking in me. But I’m not lonely. Perhaps you have given me the answer.

[@AlburyShaffer]

More cinematic just like you promise. Beautiful work Nathan. I think vulnerability is such an important part of being human. We’re often closed off to prevent ourselves from getting hurt, but as you say you miss out on so many wonderful experiences when we refuse to give a piece of ourselves to the universe.

[@shrutika8181]

Can't agree enough 💖👌✨

[@coolbreeze5683]

Well said! Hurt, pain and discomfort aren't things to constantly run from. They are teachers and also make the good things even sweeter by contrast.

[@jessenceq3250]

It's all within a balance. I'm learning to offer "bait" to people when it comes to gauging if they are compatible conversationalists or a genuine connection possibility. I've offered too much vulnerability throughout my life. Sometimes people need some time to gradually get used to me too.

[@CaptainMorgan420]

@@coolbreeze5683That’s why all the people with PTSD are so happy.

[@paestum70]

if you believe him. I think he is full of it.

[@AdventuresOfValene]

I never felt more alone than when I was surrounded by people who didn't have similar values as me. Alone time helped me to become my own best friend and naturally attract the right people (so far one person lol) into my life, and I couldn't be more grateful for that! Also I was just thinking this morning that it would be great if you posted a video today and voila, here it is! ❤

[@kw6382]

Pure Gold. I'm probably old enough to be your grandfather. I came upon this essence around 45 years ago. I remember the event; having one of those oddly agitated Saturdays alone in my flat. I was drawn to the bathroom mirror where I looked myself deeply in the eyes unflinchingly. Well, we've all had a moment like that but this was next-level. I made peace with myself, warts and all. My life experience pivoted then, like a galaxy pivoting on its axis. Through your work assembling this piece you've put my experience and certainly that of countless others into an audio and video realm, adding textures and smells and colours. Thank you. You're a prince of a guy.

[@bellaluce7088]

*“My alone feels so good, I’ll only have you if you’re sweeter than my solitude.”* ❤ Yes! I'm so grateful I'm an introvert because my super power of *enjoying* being alone helps me be selective about who I choose to share my life with. 🌈😃🤓😻😄💖 I unwittingly allowed a lot of non-reciprocators into my heart before I learned that boundaries are the actions **I** take when my needs are ignored, and that it's OKAY to be the one to leave even long-term relationships. Being willing to confront what I feared it said about me to be the one to leave & to reduce my circle so small has opened up so much peace, healing, and JOY. 🤩 It also made room for more GOOD people to enter my life. Huzzah! 😀

[@Ellary_Rosewood]

As someone who is basically a hermit, I enjoy being alone more than anything. I love my freedom, I love the peace and quiet and the space that solitude allows me. I've always been this way, even as a little kid. I was happiest when I was walking alone barefoot in the forest, talking to the trees and the animals. When I became a teenager and through my early 20s, I thought something might be wrong with me and so I tried to chase relationships and forced myself to be more social, but always felt so much lonelier in social situations. Getting to really know yourself and understanding what you need is crucial. Be your own best friend. Wishing the best to everyone! 🌲❤️

[@k.h.7575]

So I'm not the only one 😂❤

[@Staroy]

Im the same, but my issue is I dump women when it starts to get too serious and constraining on my freedom. How do you approach this?

[@RhymeandRamblings]

@@Staroyfind someone who needs a lot of alone time too and is understanding of yours

[@sky.2310]

same.

[@jessenceq3250]

@@Staroy do you think avoidant attachment is at play? Also, make boundaries clear in a kind and consistent way.

[@lagomholly]

This truly is beautiful Nathaniel. The key takeaway here that resonated with me a lot was how being alone has helped me be a better person for others, to connect with them, feel present and provide a genuine listening ear that is a rarity in this world. Only from knowing myself, my strengths and faults have I been able to do this. Being content alone is not to be lonely but to be deeply connected with the most important person you could ever know - yourself✨ Thank you for sharing☺️

[@thelifewithnate]

That's awesome! I realized that as I age more and focus more on my creative hobbies that I spend more time alone since no one else is going to work on those things but me. I have goals and I need to put in the reps to achieve them! Cheers!

[@relaxationacoustics123]

Being alone every now and then is a curse only to weak people. For strong souls, being alone for a little while is a blessing!

[@TimelesslyModern]

This resonates with me so much. A young guy in his late 20s just learning to enjoy his solitude after years of cultural pressure to be with people all the time. You really re-validated how fulfilling life can be loving your solitude.

[@chnalvr]

I am 61 and have been single by choice for most of my life. It's been the right choice for me. It's not always easy but trying to force myself into a marriage or relationship role was awful. It's true that life is short and you need to do you. Not everyone is designed to get married or raise children.

[@RubiscoTalks]

At 31, I realised the more we are around others, we run away from our own issue...if they are not adding any value in life. Its better to be alone.

[@beninahu9951]

I’m amazed Nathaniel, not only by the message you convey, but the cinematography, compositions, storytelling and just overall look of the video. Keep it up, love this new direction you’re heading in ❤

[@studioa_cc]

Probably the most valuable ‘skill’ to learn in this life is to be comfortable with being alone. Thank you for sharing the positive and wholesome aspects of being ‘a loner’💜

[@thelifewithnate]

That's the thing I think not a lot of people get including myself. You're going to be spending a lot of time with yourself, even if you find a significant other. Learn to be comfortable with yourself because you got a lot of time alone. Cheers!

[@kookatsoonjan]

@@thelifewithnate THANKS...GREAT ADVICE...but...any ideas on the "HOW TO DO IT " THING A BA GING"

[@okayashe]

Sometimes videos just find you by happy mistakes. I’ve been watching you for awhile, and sometimes, I find that everything gets lost in the algorithm. The last two weeks have been very rough for me and this video found me at the right time. For such a beautifully cinematic and raw cut of being yourself, thanks!

[@victorduarte2672]

I'm grateful this video came out. Thank you for the kind words, Nathaniel!

[@Dreylita]

This message resonate with me so much. I'm personally feeling this fomo sometimes but still I don't want to indulge in poor quality relationship that leave me mostly unsatisfied and empty. Genuine connections are hard to find wether in friendship or romantic relationship. The more I age the more I am at peace with who I am and what I want in life. Not afraid anymore of loneliness and not trying to fill the void with meaningless interactions just for the sake of having people in my life. Nathaniel's self awareness is incredible giving his young age. As much as this is a wonderful thing I'm sure it can feel like a curse sometimes.

[@Cabdiwahaab-Rabaax]

I’m from Somalia 🇸🇴. I love being alone, just like you. You don't need anyone but yourself to be kind and learn about yourself and it's a good lesson

[@Kaygu_]

I have always enjoyed being alone, and I have been for the most part of my last 10 years. But I also realized, that I need to be with others to continue enjoying my time alone. Isolating yourself completely was not the solution for me. But taking some time alone daily really had a positive impact

[@itsteegeee]

I feel this. Many times I've reached out to friends that I no longer connect with for the sake of not being alone or keeping up. Social media doesn't help when I feel like I'm missing out despite knowing I don't have that connection with them anymore. Thanks for sharing.

[@papaya1251]

really like this new aesthetic! so analog-like and dreamy.. sometimes loneliness simply feels like not having a witness to your moments and experiences.. it's a very amplified feeling after a break up or when a friend moves away. When any experience happens, good or bad, it feels only real when someone else is there to bear witness. I think that's why i'm not too keen on traveling alone, it almost feels like i'm traveling within a vortex or a black hole of anonymity. in a different way, i love being alone in order to have continuous thoughts without interruptions. Aftering coming from a lifetime of overly critical or overbearing family members as housemates, being alone truly feels like the best way to get lost within yourself and breath deeply.

[@jessenceq3250]

I could have written this comment myself. What MBTI personality type and Enneagram are ya, if you know? I'm an INFJ Enneagram 6.

[@papaya1251]

@@jessenceq3250 INFJ 😅 i dont know about enneagram but maybe 4? i read a bit and didn't really identify with it, but Myers-Briggs for sure was accurate! good catch!

[@330toSRT8]

Incredibly wise for someone so young!

[@natalyrestrepogiraldo9536]

Nathan, this video was something that I really really needed to hear, and maybe I was sort of starting to figure this out, but hearing it in such a clear way, without fear or anxiety is very relieving. I am just recovering from an intense stress episode that was very difficult for me, and really, it is just beautiful to hear that we are changing creatures, that we can outlive storms no matter how dark or intense they seem, and that we can take baby steps and observe ourselves out of many of the troubling mental states we distract ourselves into. Sincerely, thank you for this

[@sabineblankevoort]

Love this! I have always loved being alone, but this year I have really become super content with it. I’ve been living away from my home and family for a few years now, and I always wondered where “home” was for me. I settled on it being wherever I was resting that night/my partner. But in the last few weeks, I have realised that I am my home. It’s such a beautiful feeling ❤ I think one has to go through uncomfortable times, alone, to take full ownership of your own happiness.

[@kapukaina]

by far, one of my favourite video you’ve ever made.

[@RBLX_eternal]

Thank you making me not feel so alone, and giving me motivation to keep pushing forward.❤❤

[@alexandrucracea5859]

By far one of the best videos out there. The cinematography is insane.

[@kingaragorn123]

Dude, where are you? are you okay? we missed your videos!

[@visalaakso]

I didn't , he's loser 😂😂

[@sivert8300]

@@visalaaksoyou’re really cool!😄

[@baltao08]

"If you are lonely when you're alone, you are in bad company." - Jean-Paul Sartre

[@MyThxGame]

Watching this video right after an almost solo trip (for professional reasons) in Strasbourg (east of France) where i met new people and talked to strangers in german in the train (i had not spoken german for at least a year) makes a lot of sense. Definitively want to travel alone again for a longer period of time because as you said, there is nothing better than this to discover who we really are and to truly connect with people (paradoxically). A french viewer

[@j.goethe4980]

I am wondering... How would a world be like in which the societal pressure of being in a romantic relationship wouldn't be so high. Sometimes I feel like I am very happy being single and only spending time with good close friends, but when all of your friends suddenly get a relationship or get married, you have the 'pressure' to do the same, just to not end up lonely!?

[@sebastiangomez-wu9gh]

Thank you Nathaniel. It's been months since I tuned in to your channel. Men's mental health is not spoken enough. And I think this video is a nice contribution to many of us out there.

[@goodfella9779]

I've been watching your content for a few years, many topics resonated with me, but this one is truly special. I am also on the path of learning to be truly alone. Not so long ago I moved to Paris for a job, got no friends here, I know almost no one around. And yeah, as a cherry on top of the pie - I don't really speak the language. Sometimes the reality of being alone out here hits me, despite having so many different people surrounding me. Nonetheless, I still see this as an opportunity to get comfortable truly being by myself, so when the time comes, I'll be able to fully enjoy spending time with others as well. Bon courage to anyone who's following a similar path. And thanks for your work, Nathaniel. Keep it up.

[@rcuevas2728]

I just want to say that I genuinely smiled the whole video through. Thank you for making me feel understood Nat ❤

[@nejc3]

I miss the feeling of having one True friend. Currently I find myself in similiar 'lone' shoes breaking the ice going on trough life.

[@TatiannaSpencer]

Being truly alone is a gift but it’s also a practice because there are so many distractions from truly facing yourself in the mirror.

[@GiuseppinaMabiliaVP]

My alone feels so good, I'll only have you if you're sweeter than my solitude. couldn't said it better. And it's exactly how I feel. It's 7 years now. In my words: I'll be with you if it's better than being with me.

[@alaenke]

There were so many times during this video that I almost stopped to comment that what you were saying resonated so deeply with me. You are wise beyond your years. As I approach 60, I am so happy that you and the younger generations are discovering what took me so long to get.

[@Julie-i1n]

“I am not a victim of my fears”…or in my case, I am trying not to. I am much older than you Nathan and yet I am learning so much from you. This is very humbling. Merci beaucoup!

[@letsgrow6934]

Wow, I've been watching your videos for years now, and just KZbin videos in general to for forever, but this is the first time I'm actually noticing the beauty of frames. It is SO cinematographic. A pleasure to the eye. And the message is incredibly good and positive and helpful. Thank you, good job !

[@MatteusCadwallender]

I am 15, have loved your work for a while now, and I find your content so inspirational. I always look forward to seeing what you have created and it boggles me how incredible the quality of your work is. Thank you.

[@charmaineferguson1242]

I feel the same

[@DiceDecides]

yeah it's kinda crazy seeing how distracted everyone is, they're distracting themselves from themselves... this was a great reminder to embrace alone time

[@Drømstudios]

From the soft edit to the soothing voice, amazing visuals and carefully crafted poetic musings. Everything just hits an amazing synesthetic feeling of being connected to everything at once. Thank you Nathan for helping me appreciate this

[@martinivanco1500]

beautiful. wherever i go, there i am. the way you repeat it, 3 times, each time with a slight change in tone… i can’t explain how much this video hits home for me. thank you, Nathaniel

[@rohansth]

"...when I am interacting with or reacting to people, there is no space within me to notice or process how I feel. I have to be alone to do that." This is exactly how I've always felt when I am with people. Even during moments when I am genuinely enjoying the company with someone else, I cannot appreciate it fully unless I am on my own and reflecting on the memory. It feels validating to know I am not alone in feeling this way.

[@Carl-x8y3c]

I love being on my own. Some people need others. They cant stand being alone. I live my own space. I do what i like when i like.

[@TMWheelock]

Binging your content while home sick. I say home but this is only home because I happen to own a house here. I spend much time away, often alone, and I find that challenging. This reframe that you're offering is soothing, especially as I sit here by myself in my house with a runny nose and no other life forms around. So, I just want to thank you and now I'm going to stop distracting myself and start introspecting.

[@blurry11bloomlisa]

First of all, the quality of your videos are getting better and better! Absolutely amazing! Secondly, it is so nice to see someone your age going through the same things. It makes you feel so seen and just knowing that your are not weird or just boring, because you are not surrounded by a group of people. The older I get, the more I want the quality time, rather than the time around many people, who don't give me the feeling of belonging. This is absolutely beautiful! Thank you for your videos, I really needed this!

[@thelifewithnate]

I'm finding this as I age into my early 30s which is a stark difference between my mid 20s! Back in grad school, I was trying to be 100% extroverted and tried to surround myself with everyone lol. Now, I'm 28 and have two creative projects that I want to devote more time to causing me to drop off the social ladder quite a bit. Cheers!

[@jdporcaro]

Thanks so much for man. So much of it struck close to home and was the exact type of perspective I needed at this moment in my life. Appreciate your wisdom and ability to be vulnerable to allow these viewpoints to be shared and benefit others. The impact is exponential.

[@jjdicarloutube]

Beautifully done. Didn’t watch because I feel lonely, just watched because I love the cinematic quality of your vids. As for being alone - I’d never done so until I was 33! And once I finally had my own apartment, I never felt alone for the 7 years I lived by myself there. I was surprised. Now I realize I’m perfectly fine alone. Yes, I enjoy time with others but I love time spent doing what I want, when I want.

[@thelifewithnate]

I've been living alone for the past 3-5 years I would wager? It hits different when you visit or live with family for a bit and then go back to being alone. But you get used to it and the freedom it brings. Cheers!

[@AShadowToLove]

I read in a book recently that the difference between being alone and being isolated is how you get there. It's very deep and speaks of a life that you're familiar and unfamiliar with in my shadow. Your efforts are paying off, my friend. Keep Going, Always. 🕯️ 🚪

[@manolopourikas6]

Man! It's a always a pleasure watching someone enjoying our country, Greece! 🇬🇷

[@ahmxd.fauzii]

I agree, I feel when I’m with people I can’t hold enough to process, and ask myself about the feeling I felt in the moment. It feels just so quick that all you did was all about surviving and fitting in.

[@emiliasonta]

I'm struggling with being alone a lot, even though I live with my family and have a couple close friends. Sometimes it just takes a day without spending time with someone close for me to feel overwhelmingly lonely. I don't feel whole when I'm alone. Only recently have I started learning to value the time I spend with myself, and it's a huge step outside of my comfort zone, but I can already tell it's so worth it; my life feels richer than ever. This video was so important to me, I keep it bookmarked and come back to it whenever I feel like giving up. Thank you so much for your work ♡

[@marsalisvince]

I'm graduating in a few weeks and will be moving my whole life to a new city with job being remote. I know it's the perfect opportunity to find and reinvent myself in my young 20's and beyond. Needed this video as a signpost for how to take in this time and make the most of it.

[@nicot2895]

Oh boy! Missed this videos! This is the kind of video (albeit with a lot more quality, yes) that changed my life for the good and for good around 5 years ago. Thank you, Nathaniel! You are sincerely one of the most special people in my life. You don't know where you rescued me from back then (and still keep doing it now!).

[@Daisy-fj3iz]

As someone who’s been a loner for life, I relate to this so much! Thank you for making these beautiful videos 🙌🏼

[@Cristina-zn4xn]

Where were you by the sea?

[@Ceazen]

Journey into yourself until you meet you. Once you do, sit, talk, get clarity of the heart and of the mind. And when understanding returns, hug and come back confidently as friends. All the best Nathaniel.

[@asymmetrymedia9838]

I genuinely think learning to be alone and happy by yourself is an essential part of a healthy mind. You need time without external impulses to reflect on yourself, your life, where you are and want to go. You need to be able to be satisfied without depending on external things (i find). I think that learning to be alone is truly the biggest catalyst of honest, critical thought and self-reflection and it helps you fogure out what you want from life and what you truly enjoy. Otherwise you're just keeping the train going withour ever standing still, and then you look back with regret. I think that's what hapoened to a lot of people during the lockdown. They never stood still, and when they did, they realized they didn't like where they were at.

[@annalanzi6767]

I really needed this video. I just ended a damaging engagement and this resignation with me, wholeheartedly. Being unafraid to be alone can teach you true self-love, peace and boundaries. “My alone feels so good, I’ll only have you if you’re sweeter than my solitude.”

[@viveks4937]

Wow. Thank you for this from someone recently afraid of being alone after loving it for years. I needed this to remember that my alone once felt good. While watching this I realized that my same alone that once felt good is still there. And it felt good again. ❤

[@iagree8947]

Beautiful, it is remarkable that art like this can be shared and impact so many around the world. Thank you

[@sandram5790]

This deeply resonated with me.. I've always needed time alone to process how I'm feeling and the why behind my actions. It is absolutely liberating. Staying tapped to our internal compass is key for finding that balance between the messiness of the world outside and our inner anchor. Our inner worlds are diversely rich and beautiful.. I guess the external world and relations we have are just a mere reflection of it. I've read somewhere that people understand things till the level they've met themselves. So,not everyone will reciprocate our depths. But that is just fine..

[@shankarbalasubramanian3575]

This really hit a nerve for me. I have been alone for a long time now but I go through phases where I just run, run and run. Only to distract myself. Thanks for posting this video.

[@davidroberts6238]

“I’m discovering that I don’t have to dislike that person that I see looking back at me” THAT HIT ME DEEP….

[@karpuzir]

This was beautifully written and shot. Orange looks good on you.

[@jasonkrick1614]

You had to ‘learn’ to like being alone? Literally my day is so filled with people grasping for my attention that I crave, absolutely crave, for alone time.

[@debbievermilyea4037]

You have miraculously described introversion. It's home within and it's the greatest learning experience ever. Bravo!!

[@SavoirFlair]

It took me a month to see this one … and it’s very relevant to my struggle with being alone since my husband passed away. We loved being together and were best friends. Now living the extreme opposite experience, the mind talk and judgement that narrates the loneliness I am now seeing might be the worst part - thank you for that awareness. William Shakespeare may have said it first in Hamlet: “There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so”. Very meaningful video Nathaniel 🙏🏽

[@ahmadosama9335]

It's very interesting, you're the last person I would think that is running from who they are, love the IMAX 70mm feel to your new videos!

[@a_Lazyninja]

The time you have on this planet and in this body is limited don't spend it running from your own self. - Nathaniel Drew [ A digital Nomad ]

[@ofthenearfuture]

I really love your films, the direction, cinematography, editing, and aesthetic is amazing. I love them regardless of the content, but that is always so poignant and profound as well. So thank you for your work and your passion.

[@JairoLop3z]

Thank you! This is my reality and learning to be ok with the process while alone, doing things that I love more and off my phone. Love your way of telling stories, amazing cinematography brother.

[@andreaorourke]

A very eloquent article. Thank you for sharing your thoughts in my preferred format to consume media (I would never have read this as an article). Love your content 😊, and just if you are interested in how far your content is reaching, I am a 46 year old mother of 2, teacher in New Zealand. Well done Nathaniel, all success to you

[@Christian-oq2sd]

Such a cute story of your way to love being alone. I’m loving and enjoying my time with my self too.

[@Ethereal84]

Thank you for this video. Just got separated and found myself alone for the first time in 20 years. Never enjoyed being alone, and added a lot of other mental issues, I've never been comfortable by myself. It's going to be a long journey but this video has given me some direction as to where I want to be. Question - what is the song in the end (starts around 5:30)? Tried going through your linked playlist but couldn't find it.

[@leylabyasharova1362]

Thank you! I've been reflecting on "alonness" for sometime. I'm convinced it's a craft - being genuinely alone and learning how to source power, wisdom, patience from it. It is hard for me as I live in a fast paced city and actually love it :) taking my time to craft such wise and kind silence inside. Thank you. I think I will watch this video again soon. 😊

[@aprilfrench2811]

Thanks!

[@anaclaudiavaz.]

This video just felt like a big hug. Thank you so much Nathaniel. This is the mindset that I'm currently in and you've explained it so gracefully.

[@nothin5841]

I've been alone for few months to a year now. Got outta my comfort zone, approached women and a lotta things happened. Both positive and negative. But, sometimes it's beautiful. A lot of people don't know it but when u really start to find that peace, it becomes heaven

[@mondherkebiri]

I LOVE this kid❤! Wishing you all the best, Genius!!

[@GenXvoyager]

My goodness! This is a visual and storytelling masterpiece, Nathaniel! You have done a fantastic job in bringing the audience into your world. Can’t wait for the next one!

[@seanhenriques]

This is one of the most beautiful videos on KZbin. Much love & respect ✌🏻

[@ansharihasanbasri]

i resonate so much with what you said was "the fear of missing out on experience and connections with people, important moments with those people", Nathan. but as you did, i eventually came to the realization that when i act based on such fears-instead of genuineness-the experience and connection that came out of it often feels... forced, inauthentic, or as if it feels like it's never enough. only after i let go of these fears (i.e. loosen up the exhausted ties of attachment I've had with my loved ones) and be fully comfortable with being on my own; only then i was able to cultivate life experiences and human connections in an... organic, authentic, genuine way. the entire process had been hard, heartbreaking, a horror; but we grow so much coming out of it. great content as always, Nathan!

[@AnirudhRived]

Man you tell the best stories that are true to life, Your observations and thoughts on everythings is so refreshing and soul touching. ❤

[@lauraswihart4816]

My Mother always said -' One person you'll have to live with the rest of your life is yourself'! ☝️

[@OfficialXeuphoria]

This is insanely well shot, amazing filmmaking, thanks for an amazing video

[@Notfaith4412]

I have recently been going through the fear of missing out because I have graduated college a year ago I feel like I should more social or have more friends and I am missing out which made me lonely but honestly I have always enjoyed being alone and spending time alone and this helped me affirm that it is okay

[@banksmd9881]

I still think life is better with the right people

[@aajustgirls3000]

Thanks. I was watching videos entitled The art of being alone and then you came to my mind and found this video. It’s soothing in a way. I hope that all of you feel comfortable in your on you own skins and never escape from yourselves.

[@Impulseartworks]

Fellow Nathan here and I really enjoy your videos. I feel like us Nathan’s have a certain melancholy

[@VishaKhandelwal]

The most beautiful and thought provoking video I have watched in a while. Please please never stop making these! Love from India♥️

[@holliethomasmusic]

I understand this completely! In my 30s, pushing through the FOMO, I began to understand my true ratio of alone time to time with others to be 4:1. I was able to successfully maintain that UNTIL I decided to have a child, and, now 15 years into that adventure, I am beginning to long for getting back to what I know is my true, necessary state.

[@NickCadavid1]

This video came to me at time when I'm thinking of moving alone. I was afraid of feeling lonely, which is just so different from being alone itself. This video reassured me to know that it's ok, I'll be fine. ❤

[@matt_alex_]

Thank you ❤ I needed it today. It's consciousness being present in your life, being your authentic self. Evolution it's part of the journey, even if it's hard sometimes. I'm trying to be my highest version of myself, improving everyday in almost every aspect of my life. Thanks Nathaniel for sharing this.

[@louispaine5307]

I love your content mate . Literally unique . Thank you.

[@Heinrichsreither]

this is exactly I needed to hear right now. As an introvert I loved being alone, doing my stuff and so on. But there were a lot of times, I was alone and did my stuff to distract me from something. I don't know yet what it is, but I want to find out by being alone, really alone. To find out what I want...