I Gave Up Trying to Control My Life. Now I'm Alive.

[@mtsutphin3468]

A parent taught me to worry about everything. It’s taken a lifetime of relearning.

[@shawnd.8498]

Glad you got freedom from worry.

[@sariahlace5944]

This is what they call a “normal life” excessive worrying

[@Anonynamalam]

I can relate

[@woechun-li763]

💯💯💯

[@sstamper1368]

Omg I told my therapist that I was born worrying. That's literally what it feels like. So I've been working thru this too

[@rootedmedia9345]

Never say you don't have any children. You are like the father I never had. Never stop doing what you do Timothy. The value of your work cannot be measured in dollars. Sending you love.

[@TimothyWard]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate you saying that!

[@annmarie6870]

I know! Between him and Danial Mackler on KZbin these two are my inspiration. They pretty much make me feel sane in a crazy world.

[@studiodevelopers2467]

@@TimothyWard Love this video tim.

[@lisamariemary]

What a beautiful comment. 😊

[@user-ee5om8wy7u]

I feel the same. Things Timothy says are exactly the things I needed my mom and dad to tell me. I naturally feel like Timothy should be my father/parent. And basically, I look up to Timothy for support in hard times and NOT my parents! So, Timothy is my parent now😱😁... I even sent a link to my own mother and told her she can hear some good fartherly support from Timothy that her own father never gave her! - Sincerely, Russian opinion 😉

[@rubberbiscuit99]

I lived the first 52 years in fear. I have noticed that me deciding to no longer live in fear (and make decisions based on other factors) has been very threatening to many of my friends and family members.

[@MonkeyhammerTP]

They're jealous and they wish they could live like you do but they are still living in fear.

[@rubberbiscuit99]

@@MonkeyhammerTP Maybe. I just know if I look to family and certain friends for validation, support, understanding, then my inner resources just get more and more drained. I find that my trust in God, The Universe, is more needed and more exercised than ever! ☮️

[@boxelder9147]

I'm a few years older than you. I recently cut some deadwood too. Tired of being afraid.

[@nicoleoldford6694]

I have noticed any time you tend to go against the grain, it is confronting to others. I see it as somehow it threatens in them what they always believed to be true. Its like they are saying "how can you go and do that?" Or You weren't taught to do that, or most people in society don't do that so who do you think you are.. I was literally told by someone once "you can't do that" haha I left at 19, almost 20 years ago now to travel and live on my own terms and I got a lot of resistance from some people. Im Still living this way and still have felt that from some people over the years because I was very young or still am on the younger side. But I always listened to my heart, I trekked my own path and made travel a priority because it always called to my spirit. I chose not to go to college, have kids and do the conventional things, that was my choice, just as they had their choice. Im very fortunate that im healthy and have been able to find the means to live the way I want and im so grateful. But it is interesting how making your choices will stir up other people's stuff, remember thats what it is.. their stuff. This is your life, you choose how to live it.

[@rubberbiscuit99]

@@nicoleoldford6694 Thank you!

[@kevinslyter]

I like how he doesn’t claim that his life improved beyond his wildest dreams, he simply said he was alive.

[@shawnd.8498]

Worked my last day on a miserable job just yesterday. Tired of all the headaches, heartaches, bosses controlling every aspect of when I get to eat and drink water. I got my math studies going, so I can make a career change. I still do want to work in the short term. Glad I broke free from misery.

[@ladybugblu60]

Good for you! I lost my job in October of 2018 and I haven't even looked for a job and I'm so content. I may look for something part time but not even sure about that. But anyway just enjoy life

[@mirabella2154]

@@ladybugblu60 How do you live then without a job for 4 years?

[@TheChallenger1000]

@@mirabella2154 Savings. Unemployment. Social services.

[@mirabella2154]

@@TheChallenger1000 How are you entitled to social services when you have savings? Also, what a horrible life is that when you're basically begging the state for money? That is not my idea of an ideal life. Sitting on your bum and begging for bread crumbs...

[@jamesmcmccray8255]

He stated in other videos that temp agencies and seasonal jobs are the way to go if you still need to work

[@blackberry2615]

I just discovered you. Thank you. I ended my teaching career after 28 years. Everyone told me Not to. I’m learning to let go.

[@sareediaries]

Congratulations! ❤❤🎉🎉

[@AG-xt6ei]

Now what?

[@annier1873]

How do you feel after the shift?

[@ronpatton9424]

At this point in my life (I'm 70), I've learned to be grateful for my health, both physical and mental), a wonderful, spacious home, that's paid off, family, and a few selective friends. I'm good to go, taking each day as it comes. Thanks for your video. 😎

[@Ryan51245]

“Life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced.” ― Soren Kierkegaard (Let go, just be) “Sitting quietly, doing nothing, spring comes, and grass grows by itself.”

[@michaelkraft218]

Great Kierkegaard quotation!

[@baldeagle4710]

yeah, growing up i was always stressed about how i need to do this and that. as i get older i realize none of that matters, what you do to experience life is most important. like you, my life is different from most people. a majority of people my age have a very controlled life - they go to work, come home, take care of children, pay bills, etc...maybe take one or two vacations a year with their family. they are all too busy to meet up now. i'm a lone wolf, i work a lot but outside of that i have no ties to anyone. so for the most part i have a lot of freedom. everyone is so obsessed with "goals" that it's rare to find someone who enjoys the simple things rather than collecting material possessions.

[@sariahlace5944]

💯💯❤️🥰 I share your perspective on life I hate being controlled as well.

[@misspretty1ification]

So Sad most people never move outside of that I teach my kids to go for it don't be tied down by society bills life is to beautiful for that!! Let Go Jump Enjoy God's BEAUTIFULL 🌎

[@JWill951]

Man you sound like me. I'm the same way

[@SharlenesJourney]

Amen 💯🙏🏾

[@dannitycane25]

The simple things are what matters most to me. I don't to much care about having all those things that people want. I can just use other people's stuff that they worked hard for. I love having freedom to choose.

[@5339kimH]

I think most of our pain in this life comes from resistance.

[@j_cortez5226]

We live an average of only 27,500 days on this planet..if we are lucky. So trying to control everything around us just does not make sense. Love this vid Brother! Stay grinding!

[@Fan-zx1lz]

We have to control our Life to be in the Corporate world and the same to achieve greater heights in Life such as becoming successful in A particular profession like Becoming a successful Stock market investor and trader.

[@j_cortez5226]

@@Fan-zx1lz I am also an investor and crypto trader so I know what you mean. In my previous career I spent most of my time in the ocean. One thing that the ocean taught me is that I was not in control of much. It was an unnerving feeling yet I developed a serenity about the power of being powerless which allowed me to thrive towards the objective and experience life thru a different lense.

[@giovannifitzgerald113]

The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion. Albert Camus

[@portola45]

we born FREE, but only for a second, then they tag you and you are owned!

[@lakeishag76]

I always end up watching your videos while I’m at my desk at my 9-5 job that I detest. So ironic lol.

[@MerkabaMM]

Yes, I do ready to break free.

[@Dinihsn]

Same

[@Santaheckler]

I’ve found that “giving up” control is the ultimate position of control for your life experience. That level of control is what scares most people. That level acknowledges the limited time we all have in this body and it gets serious, but with a loose grip.

[@sagenosnibor9173]

Tim I love that you are anti "herd". It encourages me everyday to continue carving out my own path. 🙏

[@AG-xt6ei]

😍

[@SJP43]

It’s you all the while. You’re living without fear of fear and you’re being authentic. That’s the way you do this thing called life! Just live!!

[@anthonyesparsen7776]

I'm extremely controlled with my life, and very watchful of who I get close to .

[@cre8myreality216]

Sooooooo true. I stopped trying to chase this imaginary carrot, trinkets etc yrs ago. When the plandemic came, I was laughing so hard because when I was outside ( especially in nature) I did NOT see the birds, chipmunks, squirrels, snakes etc being affected. Anyway, I learned yrs ago ( and still learning) the higher power, the unlimited, infinite intelligence, consciousness has my back. I just go with the flow. Thanks for this beautiful video. Blessings and Love. Look forward to meeting you 🥰💖🥰

[@isaiahlovell3602]

I love how you talk about spirituality without telling me which religion I should follow . 🖤 that was dope

[@Jizz007]

Thanks!

[@degraham9198]

If you don't fight for you, no one else will.

[@TimothyWard]

Who or what am I supposed to be fighting?

[@waitaminute2015]

"expectations are premeditated resentments". Sorry I don't know who said this, and it took me awhile to get it, but now I understand. Great video.

[@agentm83]

to each their own, but I couldn't imagine staying in the town you grew up in, and being surrounded by just the same few people for your entire life...a lot of people do that...I get itchy feet after a while.

[@AvonNabors]

Every day is a blank canvas for us to take advantage of.

[@antioch325]

Letting go, is truly gaining ALL. Thank you for your exquisite divine reflection brother.🔥

[@flawedexistence]

Yep. You are right where my adult children are. They are done trying to live the life we sold them as children. We didn't know any better.

[@lifestyleconversations]

Timothy Ward is the perfect role model for letting go! 😎

[@VivComments]

Loved how you said that when you let go and go in the right direction, things just work themselves out. I'd been torturing myself with why I didn't have certain things in life, and why things were so hard. I think I need to practice letting go more!

[@cliffkonkle3467]

I can totally relate

[@diannahaas7171]

Great reminder Tim! I believe everything u said 100%. The more I try to control, the sadder I am not happier.

[@pennyc7064]

I think that most people need to hit rock bottom before they make a change, myself included. I'd like to leave this cold climate for 3 months of the year, and live in a warmer climate. How to start, what to do for work and accomodations? Enjoy your stay Tim!

[@aegisreflector1239]

Where do u live? I moved west. Nicer weather here can't stand overtly cold weather

[@michaelkraft218]

So down with that! I do attribute additional depression to the 3 months of winter up North.

[@steelearmstrong9616]

Yes hitting rock bottom so people can be more humble to

[@KJwaggy]

Tim I’m loving your content. I’m 25, looking into a nomadic lifestyle. I moved from WA state to GA to try out a new career, now I realize it’s DEFINITELY not what I want to do with my life. I always hated the rat race growing up, and I realized that by coming here for a damn job, I stepped further into it. So I’m going to get myself out of the small amount debt I have, buy a little camper trailer I can pull behind my Toyota, and hit the road in search of freedom. We were not given life to be worker bees, or to line the pockets of the 1%. I feel blessed to have realized this so young, because I know so many adults who are sad and depressed, in unimaginable debts who have NO choice but to work till they drop. I WILL NOT allow my life to go that way. Much love for you, and your channel man. You inspire me daily, peace!!

[@TimothyWard]

The fact that you are realizing all this at 25 is truly a blessing! Good luck with your future nomadic plans and never stop searching for freedom!

[@ummerkasana]

Lmao. It's insane how the wind starts blowing at the end and he sums up the video instead of forcing it onward. Perfectly illustrates the idea of the video.

[@MsHeidiHello]

I agree... a higher power is in control, not us...we need to just let go and meander around to experience life, like you say.

[@alchristensen8121]

Finding the path back to your car -- I think it's this way... I think this will get me there... trusting your instincts...-- is a good metaphor. And before that, looking for a way to the water, needing to backtrack but not considering it failure, finally getting there... I don't know if it was intentional, but it went well with your message.

[@alchristensen8121]

"Even the failures are an experience." And people who are straight line oriented, goal fixated, are going to spend more of their life feeling inadequate, feeling like failures as reality keeps pushing them off the perfect, pre-planned course.

[@TimothyWard]

It wasn't intentional lol. But I'll take credit for it 🤣

[@candyyjoker]

Watching you makes me feel sane. I feel like you understand the way I perceive life.

[@cajunyankee785]

Another great vid Tim. Every time I get burned out from life and work I turn on one of your videos and you give me hope. One day soon I'll be doing what you're doing.

[@Korvxx]

Yes you are woke my man, not run by the programmed Ego anymore. Feels good man.

[@MrGwizyadig]

Tim, you are a breath of fresh air, man. So glad I found your channel. You keep me laughing and thinking. God bless you.

[@bigvize8782]

Fear is the real kryptonite. The only thing to fear is fear it self. Respect Tim 🇯🇲💯

[@CP-np4rw]

I do wish to go back to the candy stores I used to get to walk to 😅

[@dictionarypictionary9872]

for me it's the old joke shop! 😄🚬‼

[@millennialeconomics9145]

Beautiful area! Beard is looking distinguished!

[@jennysroad]

I certainly never imagined the life I'm living now so there's gotta be something to it.

[@NomadicBrian]

Timothy I love your message. My dad worked for the same place for 40 years and retired with a pension. I was quite different. I took to the road to seek adventure. I discovered contract work and could sustain my adventure with work wherever I ended up. It was not free of stress on the job or when business was thin financially. I took what came with the package. It brought me as sense of freedom and control. Not over everything but enough to feel that it was the right life for me. I will tell you that the adventure continues now for me into my later years. Now the challenge is keeping and fighting for the freedom against a changing landscape and staying on the course of adventure when obstacles come your way. The fight keeps you young. Just keep swinging if they come at you and try to take it away. They can't have your freedom, purpose and happiness.

[@Amare-p8v]

I want a van. I want to convert it. I want to travel in it. Hardships of travel and all, weather, temperature. None of it mattered to me. Aside from trying to get 1099 work as a call rep and working the private sector. I've always loved traveling. I want to spend my time traveling. When I would delivery for Amazon way back when as a DSP. It made me realize just how much I love the great outdoors. Wish I grew up a Gypsy in the ol' days. But, I'm new watching your videos. I've been feeling lost and confused these last few days. Your videos are giving me hope. Thank you.

[@KJwaggy]

I’m in a similar position as you are friend. I’m currently taking steps toward a life of adventure and freedom. Not wage slavery and oppression/depression. All we can do in this life is enjoy it, Tim really hits home when he says “just have fun from womb to tomb”. I’ve lost many young friends and family to an early grave(and I’m only 25), like my father who worked his whole life and died young. I am not going to let my life be wasted in a job I hate in order to buy pointless sh*t. Work camping and seasonal jobs here I come!! Good luck on your path to freedom:)

[@Maddie-lv5sg]

Just tried to explain this to my sons last night!! Enjoy the journey Tim, it sure is beautiful there. I would sell everything I have to be there...but relationships and families require sacrifice. I am 66 and just realized all of what your saying. Good for you! People put their future in kids, mine are great but anyone can be alone in there old age for any reason, there is no guarantee. I say, get out and do what you can when you can and you have good health.

[@jessejames4967]

Hello Tim! I'm happy that you are enjoying the experience of life. And it is obvious that the Great Creator is smiling down upon you. I imagine that He appreciates how much you appreciate His handiwork. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Take care my friend! 👍😊

[@Mmantis]

great message. no lies about nature ❤

[@SharlenesJourney]

So true you can’t get the full experience if you’re scared. People be so afraid like 🤦🏽‍♀️ that’s why I keep certain things to myself. So much fear in this world we are not here forever get outside and explore !!!

[@nickmusttravel]

I have to say, I feel the exact same way as you do Tim. Let's live life our way and on no one else's terms. The fear of what other people think is the invisible prison that most people live in.

[@rose4u111]

Wow, that opening scenery is breathtaking, Tim! Yes sir, story of my life from this point forward now that I have had a major epiphany…it will require meandering here and there initially...but I am letting go.🤷🏼‍♀️

[@galstorm]

You're absolutely right. Also it doesn't matter what age a person is it's never too late to explore and live life with freedom.🙏🚗

[@Nekoyarou7766]

Be aware and can still able to experience probably the most grateful thing I've feel in my life

[@gabrielbirla8999]

Hi Timothi, after this clip I also watched the video "Why Am I Still Single?" and said that when you are sad you think of children in Romania, :)(min 11.50-11.55) I am from Romania and when I am sad I think of children in Romania africa who really don't have a chance, they are almost born with ak47 in hand! In Romania we believe that if you want you can have anything you want! I am 40 years old and I was totally free at the age of 30-33! You are wonderful and thank you for the pleasure you put on the internet! I chose to show the pleasure of living and experimenting in the street, because the internet irritates me a little! Have a long happy life! (sorry if there are grammatical mistakes I use translator)

[@JimmyJaxJellyStax]

I felt this "let go of control" recently traveling across Europe for 2 weeks - every day going with spontaneous plans and exploration - incredible experience, still feeling "more awake" weeks later now. Opening up to foreign locals, opening up to new experiences, opening up to intuition. Some people get super stressed with travel and planning it all out but I can say it's absolutely not required to be like that lol and you'll have a greater adventurous to let the travel unfold for itself. I've had moments I had to learn a lot real fast in the heat of survival and that's great and pretty normal actually. Like learning the different European train systems and reserving seats during planned strikes (particularly in Italy) - part of the process, added spice to the adventure. "Going with the flow" seems most important with the self - really meditate and "sink into the self" - throwing ourselves into new experiences can help reveal more of who we are. People can make all the excuses in the world to avoid experiencing more of life but the truth remains... we're born curious explorers and shouldn't stop engaging that stimulating innate curiosity to keep learning about the world and ourselves.

[@mugentuner]

This is a great message Tim compared to a lot of the money chasing rhetoric out there of people addicted to their 80 hour work weeks and don't fully enjoy life. No one lies on their deathbed and says if I could have just worked a lot more hours or if I had one more dollar. Sad way to exist. Kudos for living your best life and letting go. This message resonated with a lot of like minded people out there.

[@angelab.804]

You inspired me and got me out here all the way from NYC ! And I’m not going back to that life ! It’s incredible how much FREEDOM is out here. I gave up some minor conveniences like running water, heat, A/C etc etc. for FREEDOM ! I live in my vehicle and I couldn’t be happier ! I get to be in beautiful places DAILY. And I get the same questions like ‘ what are you going to do when you get older’ ? How long are you going to do this ? Where do you shower ? What about snakes in the desert ? And on and on… OMG ! I have given up trying to convince people that this is an AMAZING life ! I’m just going to go about my business and enjoy EVERY SINGLE DAY !!! You changed my life man … thank you ! I’m in the Southwest too and I hope to run into you one day ! 🙂❤️👍🏾😍

[@everlylasting8306]

I loved that! “It doesn’t matter what we call it. It knows we’re talking about it.” I completely agree! Beautifully said.

[@Brotherman01]

East Tennessee- Yes Tim, good presentation. These are things I am also finding out as I step away from attempting to control every aspect in my life. I am no longer looking for a lottery win, or quick ways to make bookoo cash or making it to that misconception of retirement freedom. If we can let go of the clutter in life and focus on enjoying the minimal things, we find contentment falling in our laps completely free and easy. A simple bit of scripture says to “be still and know that I am God” Wise words to wake up to indeed.

[@judeguillen5328]

This is another excellent episode of yours. I'm at a big precipice of my life, and your notion of letting the universe guide you is very Daoist. I very much agree with what you say about experiencing and flowing with life as opposed to being forceful of your life's direction.

[@relaxationclub3848]

I hate security, I hate comfort zone. I don't like to stay in one job and I admire to Chang it every 4years.

[@travelingover50]

I was just thinking, where's Tim? and your notification appeared.

[@gaberoyalll]

Timothy dropping pearls of wisdom ✨️ 🙌

[@wendywilson-fall3973]

Im so glad you are carrying on with some great short videos of walking in nature

[@opticnirvana]

I love how you speak. You are a great orator.

[@TimothyWard]

Thank you!

[@lady.p.]

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊always always your words tim .....i won't stop telling ppl about your channel ....Your a beautiful gift

[@FishingUnchartered]

Great thoughts. I agree. 🌎🌍❤️By the way, this is how people get lost in the wilderness lmao

[@doloresvangaal2248]

Love your content. Yes, just let go. What you are trying to control, controls you. Let go of control, and nothing will control you. That being said: i don't even try to control myself anymore. I let myself 'be', let the divine take over. And you will go where you need to go. Thank you Tim, you are the guru of just living your life, without the big spiritual philosophies and 'enlightened' stuff. In fact, the only thing you can do is happily experience life. Every aspect of it.

[@deer001]

I was constantly worrying about my future last few months until I came across your videos. Now I just think "Things will work out" and move on.

[@januslumenthesage]

For a 15 min video. I felt I took so much from this. I felt this

[@simplysheiks]

Your videos come right on time!!

[@carla.c]

That landscape is just beautiful 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@leeluuleibling1111]

I NEEDED THIS MESSAGE TODAY🎉🎉🎉

[@travelsofepicproportions]

You're at the area called the Chains. It's a bit of a hike to get to and from there, but totally worth it. I know because I just worked at Lake Powell over the summer.

[@TheGoldenEra-1977]

Thank you, Timothy.

[@mindlessdillan]

I think what scares me the most is that this same control you are talking about has essentially been streamlined into our pockets. The more time we spend scrolling through shallow content the less time we have to wake up! The fact almost every social media app opens directly to the tik tok format videos (yt shorts, Instagram reels, etc) and it is just an endless pit of useless information meant to throw you off the reigns of your happiness! Thank you Tim for speaking the truth, I felt this way about all of this control and programing since a young boy. I recall my first grade school memory I asked my mother why everyone was lining up and was told to just get in line. Thank God I woke up early!

[@CP-np4rw]

Oh There’s a song about Meandering !!!!

[@obituaryollie9104]

Beautiful scenery 👌

[@SimplyNaturalBlack]

Wow Mr.Timothy I know your knocking on Everyone's door Today🤔. Love the scenes.Wow that's a beautiful area to put out a Chair and just listen🌎.Love your thoughts ✌🏿❤.

[@snippysnacks9193]

It sounds like in summary your talk was about embracing uncertainty rather than fearing it. We always think about how wrong things could go rather than how right they could be. :)

[@mayamccray6491]

Tim your kill your bills videos were an inspiration!

[@user-ee5om8wy7u]

It is similar to Buddhist teachings that say to let go of our attachment to things, people, and OUTCOMES(achievements, results)!

[@dianeorr8937]

Gorgeous! Wow Tim! You're the Energized Winter Bunny! Breathtaking SCENERY! Gratitude of your amazing artistic creativity!

[@dayytube]

Tims workout is best on this planet ..To use ones feet ..It's the best form of cardio ,coupled with valuable advice.👍🏆.. Thanks Mr. ward

[@RetireandGo]

Great video Step outside our comfort zone Explore I.like the straight line analogy a lot Move off that line and explore life more

[@antoniobridgeforth2362]

Gorgeous background

[@KristopherStidd]

Thank you for this video Tim. 😊👍🏿My home Utah ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Water lrvels are low 😪😪

[@priscillacordova4221]

Beautiful, beautiful scenery!! Thank You!! I used to live in Arizona. Its a very interesting state.

[@macfeoffensivemacflatearth9887]

Hello Tim and all you friends

[@blckopps2655]

Tim the news reporter of good locations 🔥

[@onefinalfightt]

This message is awesome. Could say a lot more. But I’ll leave it at that.

[@MonkeyhammerTP]

Lake Powell? No way!! I'm going to apply for a seasonal job there. I just attended a virtual information session a few days ago. Tell me, how is the water level? I keep hearing there is a massive drought but the people from Aramark (Lake Powell Marina) told me that they are fully operational. Enjoy your stay, Tim.

[@abeagleslife]

Hmm...There's food for thought. I think the Source led me to this video.

[@michelleglidingswan4334]

Thanks for reminding us to look more short term and remember we don't have to project so much into the future. I get overwhelmed so easily because I need steps and feel obligated to complete a plan. I also get caught up in long term goals vs focusing on something attainable in the short term that could make me happy. I have taken a few short trips whereas in the past I'd just stay home. Thanks. Tim!

[@sariahlace5944]

Tim,this video is freeing in more ways than one. You’re there with that vast,beautiful landscape completely alone/complete solitude You’re absolutely 💯💯 correct tim as usual experiencing life,is the true wonder and glory not our everyday “normal controlled robotic existence.

[@clearpill]

Thank you for taking us on these journeys with you. Really helps.

[@lehis192]

Hi Tim, Thank you so much Tim! I Really needed this message at this time in my life. You are such a blessing to many.

[@AGENTARMES]

This guy is so on point I just wanna cry

[@truthsearcherforever3211]

Your right I’m scared letting go

[@DTA-me3kv]

You have thousands of children bro. You are an inspiration

[@TimothyWard]

Thank you!

[@DTA-me3kv]

@@TimothyWard you're very welcome. I'm 39 and about to try this seasonal work. Wish me luck