thoughts on isolation

[@KellyMagovern]

I was around on KZbin in the early days 2005-06, and back then, we just posted lots of silly videos. Playing goofy characters and lip-syncing songs in our bedrooms and whatnot. It really makes me happy to see that people are now using KZbin in 2025 to talk about such deep and meaningful topics. I definitely am longing for more deep and meaningful connections with people, so you have inspired me to start having more of these types of conversations. Thanks for having the courage to put yourself out there like this.

[@IlluminateYourPower]

@ thank you. It was wonky at first but after 15 videos or so now it's natural like I'm talking to myself in a mirror. I really don't have anything to lose but there is lots to gain. Thanks for watching the vid :)

[@RealPersonOfColor]

I've been a recluse for over 11 years and just hoping to find a pretty woman who enjoys the same. I was abused growing up physically and mentally so I naturally like to go away from people in my own time.

[@IlluminateYourPower]

@RealPersonOfColor you'll find her, maybe even on youtube honestly. There is a def a trend of isolated people starting channels, I was one of them.

[@dcktater7847]

But if it wasnt for secs then you wouldnt care eh? After all you didnt say you want a proper friend. So it's not the loneliness you mind but the lack of secs that comes withit. (I'm also similar in this regard i have not too much need for a simple friend i mean having these virtual friends is enough but i dont crave physical contact with them all that much but a gal is different. But how is it different? After all she is just a friend with whom you have secs. So what's the difference? Secs only. Proven!)

[@SvengelskaBlondie]

0:23 "Don't feel like the world gets us" It doesn't get me but that's not my main reason, I just lack the energy and motivation to run around and "be part of society". Id rather do things I find uplifting, one thing I really want to do is learn electronics so I can build my own pinball games. That would be quite nice, make custom arcade games.

[@TheQuantumPortal]

Perfection. Definitely go do that..I'm making music videos and the more creative i get, the more my friends see my creativity and start to get in on the action, rippling out positive vibes along the way. We all get there in the end, because we are all already here. 2025 is going to be mega. Do you remember The Kaleidoscope from your childhood ?

[@SvengelskaBlondie]

@@TheQuantumPortal "Do you remember The Kaleidoscope from your childhood ?" Sort of, had to look up some images to refresh my memory. was quite fun and interesting to gaze into it and see the crazy shapes you could make from spinning it around. "the more my friends see my creativity and start to get in on the action, rippling out positive vibes along the way. " I can see how that would be quite frustrating, there's a fine line with being interesting and getting too involved with someone else's stuff. My younger brother wants me to make some game with him, I don't really want to to cause he wants to use AI to generate stuff instead of learning how to make things. feels a bit disingenuous, I dislike such, half-efforts. Sadly I can't really seem to get him to understand, he's like one of those "techbro's".

[@IlluminateYourPower]

@SvengelskaBlondie that sounds very cool and agree with your philosophy, follow your bliss 😊

[@TheQuantumPortal]

@SvengelskaBlondie We are the AI. Use it for the bits that appear to save you time, and the bits that don't, use your creative inner child to balance it all back out to something true and meaningful to self. I've trained my AI up to work in harmony inside of No separation. It's true, kind and honest and doesn't throw hissy fits at me when I prove it right and wrong. Exciting times ahead in the beautiful present moment of the creative non separated Nowww.

[@marcanthony8873]

Did you used to do lives on musical.ly (TikTok)? You look so much like someone I used to see on there

[@divinedouggy]

What I appreciate about your videos is I get the distinct feeling like you're talking to yourself, and then sharing it with us. It feels more pensive than preachy. “If I can’t see myself and I can’t love myself, then of course I’m gonna look for it out there”. I love that you said this because I've been working on a song about that very thing for the past few days. It's called Xenophilia. It's gonna be fucking awesome.

[@IlluminateYourPower]

@divinedouggy you are correct, good observation. Maybe this is more like an online journal for me, im def talking to myself mostly 😂 - nothing new haha. Keep me posted on your new song, if you put it on your channel I'm subbed and will keep an eye out.

[@Oilzilla]

As someone on the autism spectrum who's often overwhelmed by the complex, confusing and the frankly enigmatic politics of interpersonal relationships, I found this video to be both powerful and soothing. Each of your videos are insightful Ted Talks. If Socrates, Plato and Aristotle were with us today, they would welcome you into their fold.

[@IlluminateYourPower]

@Oilzilla very kind of you to say, but they are out of my league - would welcome the opportunity to rub elbows with them regardless. I've wondered if im autistic too, did some of those basic online tests that came back "high correlation". Did you always know or learn later in life? Feel free to disregard if too personal.

[@Godstuckintraffic]

Thank you for the deep thoughts. Isolating myself. Pondering the same conundrums

[@IlluminateYourPower]

@2sudsy496 wishing you the best as you navigate it all ❤

[@aivarassimonis]

I love to isolate so i can reflect on everything , i had many experience's and after a while you just get a bit numb and its getting harder to connect you just start to look for authenticity and this is hard to find these days, like now you just talk without a script this is so refreshing

[@IlluminateYourPower]

@aivarasimonis I also isolate to reflect. I agree, authenticity and vulnerability are refreshing but becoming harder to find in the wild.

[@waykiwayki]

I did some 50 day silent solitude hits (as in 0 even seeing another human, 0 communication, 0 devices, 0 input - no reading)......merkavah / hekaloth mysticism....pure bliss....and come back so so powered up.

[@IlluminateYourPower]

@waykiwayki 50 days?? I've done two silent retreats and only lasted 3 days each. I can't even fathom how one would feel after 50 days. How hard was it to adjust afterwards?

[@waykiwayki]

@@IlluminateYourPower There was a 4 day "come down"....but yes....one becomes super empathic to energy, tone, body language, mind, and emotion after.

[@theshinyglassesguy623]

Isolation from seeing patterns in human interactions so clearly that a simple 'good morning' reminds me of the madness of my own existence. Anguish from knowing that every path I choose, every ideal I adopt, every truth I hold...is merely a construct of my psyche to balance my hormones in order to make me feel good. For what purpose? Why does consciousness inflict such torment if existence is solely about equilibrium? Why waste energy like this? Sometimes I wish I were unconscious... Where are we? Why are we here? And why does it even matter?... Isn't it fascinating that these words were written by a real soul, breathing the same air as you, right now? An anguished soul... Do I exist? Am I here? On the other side? Am I here? I'm lost... The days I didn't feel lost were those where I was blindly following someone or some system instructions. Now that I see, I'm lost... Freedom is the worst gift I've ever received, and I can't even remember who gave it to me... I will continue.

[@IlluminateYourPower]

@theshinyglassesguy623 "freedom is the worst gift I've ever received and can't remember who gave it to me" made my heart sink. Something about your comment really spoke to me - the feelings behind it, the reality you speak of.

[@Ed-xv4sy]

I'm not interested in people's drama. I actually go out a lot. The past two days for example, I've been out all day long lol I know how to make myself busy/entertained without drama. I come back home pooped yet smiling ear to ear.

[@IlluminateYourPower]

@Ed-xv4sy I don't blame you. Sometimes people's drama is fun tho 😂, I'm hella chill and it brings excitement sometimes

[@tariqdajour]

I'm gonna comment on the feeling of this. It feels sad, for some reason. But at the same time, it sounds like you're taking a good step. and I'm sure a lot of people can relate. I relate to what you said. So let's go, do what excite you. I did that today, I did some coding and I was happy.

[@IlluminateYourPower]

@tariqdajour thats on point, I was feeling a bit sad earlier. I know generally in the direction I should go, it's just the details and conviction are fuzzy sometimes. I'm glad you enjoyed your coding project. We should prioritize the things that bring us joy ❤

[@johnny316b]

visit a goat, or sheep farm, or take in some live music at a small venue, go out for a decent meal even by yourself, treat yourself. go and watch a childrens choir, assist some older people for a couple hours. Love

[@IlluminateYourPower]

@johnny316b thank you, live music at a small venue sounds like a great idea ❤️

[@dcktater7847]

The goatfarm seems cool. The rest is kinda skippable by me...

[@jaybee8951]

I struggle with the viewpoint that because we are not permanent, we don't exist. Is Divinity the only thing that truly exists? Not dogging on Eastern philosophy, that's a legitimate question that I cannot seem to navigate through to a feeling of understanding. Isn't restlessness the state after isolation? That would also make it the state just before discovery. Sounds like you are set up to progress 🌻

[@IlluminateYourPower]

@jaybee8951 I haven't thought about it like that, but it does feel like I'm in the best place to make changes and moves to have a more aligned experience. I view my restlessness a very indication I should make a change. ❤️

[@bucstime1270]

Hey sister...you're gonna be just fine..I promise...you just need a big hug...your podcast will find the right people and you will make some new friends and make some money...we live in a day and age where it is easy to lose hope but you are the last person who needs to lose hope...you will be fine in 2025...you already have a great foundation here to build on...your topics are all relevant for those who are tuned in...

[@IlluminateYourPower]

@bucstime1270 a hug would be nice. I'll be okay, just finding my way 😊

[@RarifiedChess-m7y]

Interesting!

[@lightwaves808]

SEND MADISON POLANSKI TO PRISON FOR LIFE!!

[@IlluminateYourPower]

Say what?

[@Aryaaaaaaaaaaaaa7]

Happiness and people are temporary a positive mindset isn't

[@IlluminateYourPower]

@Adghjjjh2334 a positive mindset is a great asset

[@Aryaaaaaaaaaaaaa7]

@IlluminateYourPower yes

[@TheAbsolutestillness]

I have been 6 yrs now Also it’s forced But I don’t deny some issues like life kicking my ax But doesn’t help being forced it

[@IlluminateYourPower]

@TheAbsolutestillness that sounds brutal since not by choice. Bet you are learning a lot in the stillness though

[@SonnyL3773]

I swear I've met you before, very familiar face. Maybe in a previous lifetime, who knows! Isolation is difficult, because you need others and you need affection, you need love. Honestly I'm isolating now though, because we're just not a kind species. We've been put into a system, where failures and struggles are picked a part by others, so they feel less shitty about themselves. I'm over it

[@IlluminateYourPower]

@SonnyL3773 maybe! don't blame ya, lots of cruel and unusual people out there. the world needs more love

[@dcktater7847]

She loox like survival lilly. (Then agian i guess it's just the goggles). Much better tho than SL as for the content..