Let's Catch Up!! Post-Breakup Healing Process, Spirituality and London

[@UnJadedJade]

hiiiiii friends!! let's catch up like we're on facetime

[@joaodotcodes]

Well, thats facetiming a lot of people!! Hah

[@UnJadedJade]

@@joaodotcodes hahaha I love that whenever I meet you guys in person it feels so seamless to get to know you!!

[@Ahhbove_]

Jade keep living✨

[@rhythmicelegance4670]

Ralph Smart says in his videos he’s Facetiming his audience from out in nature ☀️😎

[@goodie6636]

Hi Jade, I love that you want to engage in relationship with spirituality.. I believe the only, best and peaceful way to is to come to Jesus Christ. You're a sweet soul and Jesus has made a way for you and everyone to be their best self and also have a wholesome loving relationship with Him. I hope you reflect on this and also study and seek to know Jesus as well ❤

[@mahima_queen]

2:15 oh my god i misheard it as something elseeee and i was like whaaaaa

[@MelHamilton-Brown]

Me too lol

[@user-ut7rw4gm3b]

I genuinely can’t understand what she’s actually saying hahahah

[@UnJadedJade]

hahahaa wait this is so funny, it's pizza and SNACKS gurl

[@icephoenix1932]

Nah but what did she really say??

[@yasminagomez8969]

Sameee

[@NNa-l7f]

Jade, your videos feel like a warm safe hug. I feel so seen, so human. I appreciate you being so vulnerable with us more than anything, creating this wonderful lovely welcoming corner of the internet. This is a safe space that i hope we can all come to when we need that sense of comfort and encouragement. We are never alone in what we are going through . We are so proud of you. You are a gem 💎!

[@vasudhamukherjee2590]

jade!!! your piece was so so beautiful. you are so good at articualting your pain. as someone who has experienced something very similar recently, i relate to you on such a spiritual level. i just wanted to come on here and i say i am so proud of you. it takes so much strength and courage to take the step that you did. i also find it so crazy that someone living on the other side of the world somehow so perfectly encapsulates all of my fears about adulthood. so much love and power to you jade. you make me feel less alone in this arduous journey.

[@-argent42vb]

Hi Jade!! I've just seen this video and I felt the need to write. I've been following you for a while and having discovered this little corner of the internet is one of the most healing and beautiful things that has happened to me this year. You know, we live in a society that wants us to believe that living fast, following new trends and doing what the majority does without even reflecting about it... is the right thing to do. If you want to act differently, just to be original and yourself is very frustrating sometimes. My intuition tells me not to be like that, but then I ask myself, "Am I the only one who doesn't want to follow the mass?". Then I see your videos, and I see this beautiful person you are and I just feel so happy because it proves that I am not alone and that there is people like me, who think like me and want to show their true selves to the world, not a mold that the masses have created. Jade, you're a VITAMIN PERSON, you make others feel better because you radiate positive energy, but most importantly because you are unique. You have helped me so much these last few months. I feel more conscious and spiritual, not afraid of embracing and loving my authentic self. I still can't believe how brave you were in sharing this with the world. It's amazing. And this channel is art, you are art. We love you, Jade💜🌻🦋 PS: your smile has healing powers, don't ever stop smiling!💎🥰

[@victoriavonvoigt5768]

Jade, you are THE gem, you have no idea how much i needed this! 💎 It's crazy, because i'm on a long car ride rn (not driving myself) and i was feeling the post-breakup blues so intensely, and then my thoughts moved on to "i wonder how Jade is coping" and next thing i know, i get the notification for the most relatable video...! Thank you ❤️

[@liahlow1435]

When you said that the leech might be reborn as well I cried. You were so nice to a dark part.

[@carolinavillanueva9350]

Hi Jade. Thank you, first of all, for opening up to us. You are a true inspiration for out generation, an make the internet feel like a safe space, and not such a draining place. I am going through a tough growing up process (according to my psychologist) and it's so hard. I feel seen by you, and I love watching your videos. Would love to hug you right now. Thank you for everything, our jewell ;) 💎

[@fareehabadar922]

These are my favourite kinds of videos from you jade! I love your honesty, it makes me feel so heard and understood. I've learnt how to sit with my uncomfortable emotions and find beauty in the fact that life is never constant. Thank you

[@KrslnP]

As someone who lives in London, same age as you and someone who sees themselves as similar to you, I want you to know how strong you are❤️ I love how you embrace your vulnerability and there’s tremendous beauty and strength in accepting it and growing from it. We are all proud of you❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@RikkeGade]

I bet you're a really nice person too💜💛💜

[@KrslnP]

@@RikkeGade ❤️

[@ophelia3658]

Thank u for sharing your journey with us my cutie Jade. You're glowing and I love you so much💕✨ You're a gem! 💎

[@UnJadedJade]

no YOU're a gem!! you're always the cutest, thank you ily

[@ameliek5668]

Thank you for your radical vulnerability, watching your videos is so healing in so many ways, every time. Thank you Jade

[@belle5653]

Gosh Jade, hearing you read your journal was so emotional and confronting but so beautifully written and cathartic. I’m dealing with so many big emotions as I’m going to university in September, and I’m not ready to leave school or my friends or my support system here. It’s so hard to process but you have made it so much easier. Now I’m off to find a journal, and buy some tarot cards. Love you! 💗 💎

[@ciaraoshea7246]

Jade showing off her crystals and tarot book is so cute and wholesome 🥰 spiritual girl era is here!! 💖✨💎 P.s. this is my favorite type of content of urs everrr

[@amila1084]

💎dear jade, thank you so so so much for what you're doing. you know, every time i watch your video i tear up, but those are tears from sheer happiness and solace from seeing how strongly you react to everything that comes your way and how you stay positive no matter what happens. you've taught me so many things awww. sending you rays of warm sunshine🥺💗☀

[@nxtxlieclaire]

In awe of how you write your mind wanderings and happenings so well

[@silvialogan9226]

Jade, you are right that being an adult is quite stressful because you have take many responsibilities such as careers, shopping, and doing chores. I know because I find being an adult extremely stressful. I wish that I could go back to childhood years where I did not have to take any responsibilities and just be happy and play and not worry about getting diseases such as cancer. What you wrote was beautiful.

[@tanjaranja8311]

🪬🧿 Thank you Jade for being your authentic, vulnerable self! It inspires me everytime I watch your videos. You're a beautiful human being! ❤ Love from the Netherlands (from Friesland!)

[@philippascholz4666]

💎Love the raw honesty! I am not going through the exact same, but its a sort of break up with a lifestyle and community. Sending you a hug! 💎

[@michellebang2763]

Jade this was so beautiful. As a 23 year old myself who recently broke up with my boyfriend and then moved abroad for the semester, I really needed to hear this. It inspired me to get back to writing again because so far I have just been distracting myself and not really healing and porcessing the break-up💎

[@lauraallen3788]

💎 Jade you are so strong and incredible. Firstly, please please please please publish some of your writing. That journal entry was so raw and poetic and honest. Having been in your position, just over a year ago, it felt so powerful to hear that because it spoke to exactly how I felt at that time. Secondly, having been there, you are doing all the right things and how you are feeling is totally normal. Feeling like you want to be taken care of is so normal. Please try do things that care for yourself, treat yourself like you would do a friend going through the same thing. For me that was pampering, nice soaps, skincare, shower steamers, good music, curling up with a movie and snacks or a book and just letting myself take care of myself. It sounds silly but it truly helped because I slowly came to realise that I didn’t “need” a partner to look after me like that, I could do it for myself. Since then, I have found a wonderful partner who uplifts and supports me in every way, and while I “want” them to look after me, I still do not “need” them to do it for me as I have grown to care about myself enough to do that. I hope that makes sense? Just sending you so much love and strength during this time, with a promise that, as cliche as it sounds, it truly does get better ❤️‍🩹

[@inesgil6103]

💎 Jade, is so heart warming and at the same time refreshing, like swimming in the sea during a hot day, to be able to share in your vulnerability and this phase of your life💎 I've know about your channel for years now, but since the major focus of your content was academical, I'd always feel triggered to watch it, cause I've been having procrastination issues during my doctorate😖 But in this phase of your life, as you reconnect with yourself from the ground up, I'm grateful to witness it. I'm reconnecting with my spiritual side as well (trying to find a tarot deck cause the one I made and loved a few years back is starting to crumble😅), and tap into my inner child and higher self, learning about the flow of energy of the universe and all that good stuff so I can Manifest the life of my dreams and be content with my life in every phase❤️✨ Hope this phase and growth serves your better purpose❤️ the rain may make us long for the sun but without it there would be no flowers❤️ Love from Portugal ❤️💎

[@laurenkatearya]

You are incredible sweet Jade💎 You are helping me so so much on my own healing journey towards the light from the darkness of something different yet pain is pain and we are alchemists. Sending love and hugs and friendship kisses from across the sea in Ireland xxx

[@khyatiyadav9456]

💎💎💎💎💎this video was so wholesome. The way you read your journal was amazing. I could feel every emotion through your words. It could be hard to put these things out in public but it is helpful for so Many people who are going through the same phase in their lives. I wish you all the happiness in the world. Thanks for putting out this video❤

[@roxanelemcharki9571]

Beautiful writing 💙Thank you for sharing your human feelings in such a poetic way

[@Radmilalala]

I’m in awe of you Jade. In many ways we are on a similar journey. I admire your capacity to listen to yourself and act on it. I’m turning 27 this week and you’re an inspiration to me 🩷✨

[@allisonmarie111]

💎 This video made me feel so..not alone in my loneliness. I’m in a similar transitional phase in life. Just wanted to offer something Jade…perhaps the sadness/fear/regret (the “leech” within) isn’t really a leech or something evil, but it’s our sad, scared inner children just trying to protect us. They can come for a ride with us in our metaphorical car and throw tantrums, but they have to buckle up in the back seat…they don’t get to drive. Sometimes reframing with more love/understanding is helpful for me.. ❤

[@UnJadedJade]

🥹🥹 what a beautiful thought, thank you

[@KSiquot]

This is so real! Thank you for sharing the truth about feeling lonely and thinking of your ex in those moments, while still being sure that your break up was necessary and that you are on the best path for your well-being! I am going through something very similar. Sending you lots of love

[@fernandamena9461]

Wow, I loved what you wrote. Thank you so much for sharing your feelings with us, this is your safe space. I cannot express how much I relate to a lot of the things that you wrote in your journal. I could see myself represented in your powerful words. Hearing you felt like a deep warm hug from a dear friend.

[@krishaparmar7364]

Honestly your videos are so helpful, I've been so harsh to myself lately but now learning to love myself as much as I love the close ones in my life !

[@mellismacka]

Thank you for opening up and charing Jade. It felt so special to listen to your inner thoughts and feelings 💎

[@victoriageorgopoulou4292]

what i heard was hilarious....I heard "we had pizza, we had sex and then...." and I was what?? 5 people who did not know each other?? I never mishear things on your channel but i went back and realised it was snacks !!! not sex....

[@UnJadedJade]

HAHAHAHA this is too funny

[@roczannepretoruis7430]

😂😂 I rewinded it twice to make sure what I hear. And I still hear ‘we had pizza and sex’

[@kullererbsenbucher4672]

I also had to rewind 😂 I wasn't prepared for THAT level of evolution😂

[@victoriageorgopoulou4292]

@@kullererbsenbucher4672 exactly, it is one thing to say British people are open minded and another for 5 strangers to have ....

[@leila_axo]

Thank you for sharing ur writing w us! The way you encapsulate ur words are so beautiful🌸✨I feel so seen! Ur videos feel like such a comforting & safe space to go to when I’m feeling down💗💗

[@miyakaicban1007]

Watching this to have a calm sweet night it's Likes having a late night talk with jade. I'm Feeling listening to a friend ❤

[@cottagebirder]

💎Hi Jade, it sounds like that flat situation may not be serving you! I'm in Scotland for a year for my MSc, and I initially moved into a HMO in a small village, which although beautiful, was incredibly isolating. That really impacted my mental health. I recently moved into a flat share in the city with a friend of a friend (who I'm now besties with!) and honestly moving into a healthier environment for me has drastically improved my MH and my outlook on Scotland and life here! It might be worth considering moving when you are able to, to an environment that will serve you more. I know it's a pain in the ass to move but for me was so worth it! xxxx

[@nancyyyxoxo]

Everything you said, I relate to. I’m also around the same age as you, finding peace within ourselves is something we all need to do right now ❤ 💎

[@woowookyle]

Thanks for sharing & being vulnerable!! You reminded me to love where I'm at in my journey and be kind to myself 💎

[@mancacerar9913]

going through a breakup together with you, it is so relatable, everything you've described...feel you to the bone!

[@creativebee866]

WoW jade the way you write is something else, i felt every word 💓💓💓💓💓

[@UnJadedJade]

🥹🥹🥹🥹

[@kajula9079]

when i was a failing student and felt down bec of I was not able to do much and I was feeling really bad when I was no plan, I learned that I have a really bad relationship with success and work. and I am connecting my self worth with that goals and achievements. so I was feeling really down . i am now trying to learn that even if I don't do anything I am still worthy. and makes me feel better.

[@thaketsochokoe9534]

This space is slowly guiding me towards my biggest fear: Listening to my heart. Talk about a blocked heart chakra.

[@sophiiia0054]

I appreciate you so much Jade you are such an inspiration for me and I just want you to know how strong and beautiful you are🙏🏻💕

[@rupachemudupathi9569]

Rebirth leech can be reborn too omg wow it's a flow wonderfull

[@blessy7312]

Oh my Jade .. you write so beautiful

[@ruwanyafonseka3014]

Jade , we all love you🥰🥰 . Give no damn about what happened in the past! Everything happens for a good reason!!🤗🤗

[@riyajain2227]

💎💎 loved this chat! made me feel less alone. really appreciate the vulnerability

[@chelsea650]

Hiiii Jade, I love this video, thanks for sharing and yea let's get vulnerable together. Guess what, I'm on my breakup process as well!! And I am moving to London next month, the reason I am moving to London is not because I fancy the big city, it's just because I have to, I need a job, big city means more opportunities but I know at the same time, more people, more competitive. It can still be really hard and very expensive. But so what, I'm brave and this is all part of my life journey.Hopefully, we can meet up at some point!!

[@lesliegraham8478]

Simply beautiful and well said. You are young and conflicted but believe me things will become clearer and your true love will come and if it never does you always have the one person who will love you forever, you.💎💎

[@Noaa1297]

Love your writing! ❤️ you put everything so beautifully and very recognizable. Thanks for sharing.

[@UnJadedJade]

[@fatimasalimian268]

💎💎💎 You deserve the world Jade! Thank you for sharing.❤️

[@Creatureexotics]

That reading was incredibly powerful and so inspiring ❤

[@eineperson3689]

Your writing is AMAZING! I absolutely love it ❤✨💎

[@younasha8686]

gosh reminded me so much of the first morning of waking up in the UK

[@laaarX]

Your writing is so beautiful ❤🥹 thank you for sharing and trusting us 💎

[@youtube_music_lovers]

I would read your book over and over again...this is lovely😇❤💯

[@nesmabadran8141]

You're a queen! and an incredibly strong person. lots of love 💎💎💎💎💎

[@panizdy]

💎you inspire me so much

[@4.eva.21]

so poetic ❤

[@SilverKlapwijk]

i adore the piece you wrote ❤️ thank you for sharing this vulnerability with us

[@lysapashley968]

💎💎💎💎 Thank you for being you and real thank you for being human online ❤️❤️❤️ you are incredible and make me so happy ✨✨✨✨❤️❤️❤️

[@56dragonfly]

wow. you are such a talented writer. thank you for sharing. sending you love. ❤️

[@younasha8686]

gosh I probably gonna recite this as they described my thoughts and feelings so well in english

[@aniketpriyadarshi2801]

You should post more, I really enjoy your videos. Please post more.

[@cottagecorelis]

💎 thanks for normalising post-break up feelings xx

[@franklinguallpa6072]

I'm pleased to see you healthy and stronger than expected. But I would never imagine you being in a relationship with anyone outside the circle LOL. Or talk about your insights about it in your journal. That part is what I like about you. You remained single to continue living young all the way through partying and studying in countries abroad before graduating from California. I only wish I could be like you a bit more than I'm able to take. Thanks for sharing your life in London. All good ends. 😅😆😇

[@LaylaShaheen]

The way your unfiltered journalling is poetic af and you should just be a writer

[@PatriciaCaitlina]

u are such a gem!!

[@eloisejaneheywoodphillips]

Would you ever consider exploring a faith??? Also beautiful metaphor with the leech!!! would never have thought of that :)

[@ornellacolazo9908]

jade, write a memoir or something, you write so beautifully

[@angelulegaspi1714]

Good to see you again Jade! ❤️ sending love from the 🇵🇭😊

[@UnJadedJade]

Sending so much love back to you in the Philippines!! 💌 xx

[@katiiee3000]

Have Jade, have you read If Women Rose Rooted by Sharon Blackie? I think you like it.

[@sinehamaheshwari8826]

💎 thank you for sharing your heart. sending lots of love

[@miriellecaradonna617]

💎💎💎🥰🥰🥰 loved this video jade!!!

[@GabrielaJuliano-dp9rr]

Gonna check out this booook 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 touch into that bit of Irish in me. ✨

[@Sakurafantasy-18]

Been watching u for yrs. Love ur vids. This is absolutely incredible as well. However, am missing your study related vids. Hope you will post abt that soon. My IGCSEs are next year.

[@UnJadedJade]

aaaah thank you!! I'll definitely study a Masters at some point and would love to make more study-related videos, especially given my interest in the edu system. But my channel is also an outlet about my life and I'm loving leaning into different topics in this season 💌 good luck with your IGCSEs!! You've got this x

[@Sakurafantasy-18]

@@UnJadedJade didn't expect you will reply ❤️ 🫶. Some study tips would really help me out. I read your study guide and it was so wholesome, better than others I read B4. Your tips are also the most unique compared to those repetitive ones. Fun fact: I was just watching your study tip video for the 4th time and soon you posted ❤️

[@magdalenaoelsner7626]

O woww.. you are such a good writer!!!!! I want to read that like a book

[@UnJadedJade]

gahhhh this means so much thank you!!

[@claire3242]

You are such an inspiration

[@jadenrussell8390]

Follicular phase is so real🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@mosaic2476]

hannah witton recently shared her artists way journey! it feels like the perfect time for you ^_^

[@holycrocs3670]

video where you let tarot cards decide your day?? 💎💙

[@lellipop7733]

thank you

[@maneskinnnnn7190]

the richness of life does not come from being alone FOR YOU, but for some prefer being alone, always remember you are speaking from your own perspective, your opinions and perspectives are not facts, for me i am happiest when single, i have been in many relationships, very happy ones where i was so in love. however for me and many women proabably older than you, we prefer to be single, i dont even have friends but i am so happy, with me my cats, my art. studies have proven single childless women are the happiest and healthiest demographic. however society conditions women that we need men to be happy, this is false

[@sofija491]

This video really felt like catching up with a friend on facetime thank you so much for sharing this part of your life it makes me feel so seen and inspired ❤️‍🩹✨️💎

[@UnJadedJade]

🥹 genuinely thank you so much. it's always so so scary posting these videos into the ~void~ of the internet, but you make me feel seen!! lots of love

[@kevmoon3920]

Jadeeeee you neeed to make a video about EVERYTHING about friendships: how to make friends, how to grow friendship, how to let go. You inspire me so much ilyyy❤❤

[@RikkeGade]

She already did one video on friendships :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHaVh2OHoLt1r8U

[@nancyl5941]

You have SUCH a gift with words Jade. That written piece was mind blowing, vulnerable, and gorgeously articulated. Keep journaling!! And keep them documented!! Thank you so much yet again ❤💎

[@islamaunder7015]

I was reunited with my favourite word recently, "sonder", which means: "The profound feeling of realizing that everyone, including strangers passing in the street, has a life as complex as one's own, which they are constantly living despite one's personal lack of awareness of it." I think we can all find strength and community in our collective yet individual struggles ❤ Always reminds me of the power of kindness.

[@palesaramurunzi5035]

there’s a cafe I really love in Cape Town South Africa with that name 🥹

[@hiandbye2807]

You dated someone for three years and then ended it over a phone call? You didn't talk in person? And this person did not hurt or betray you? They did not mistreat you? And you still love and miss him? And you feel like it was a dream relationship you always wanted? I feel like not all the details have been provided. Otherwise, this is some real narcissism modern relationship stuff. It's almost like because our generation lives in the safest time, that we have to go and create dramas to feel important and busy. And if there was a reason for a relationship break down (you fell out of love, or they mistreated you in some way, or there were clashes that were not going to work etc), then you should probably disclose that. Otherwise the idea that people are 'randomly' going to be broken up with by people who 'really love them' is a dangerous notion to normalise. Masquerading discarding someone and running away as self development is a joke. Did you two try couples therapy? Did you talk it out? Did communicate with the person you invested 3 years into? That's self-development. That's growth.

[@mellomell7269]

I can't agree more with u. I hope there was a real reasonable reason behind her decision

[@tora3584]

9:25 "i craved my independent 16-year-old self, hidden safely in her books, heart untouched and whole." JADEEEEE PLS THIS MADE ME TEAR UP😭i am seven months post-breakup and also a year since discovering that i too, am queer (nonbinary & aroace!). with the help of medication and determination, i have found myself now, at 23, feeling drawn to the things i devoured prior to romantic relationships and even technology, like reading again, going to the library, the desire to volunteer at places. i had to let the leech as you put it, drain me, and it still is, but i think it's almost done. thank you for being so vulnerable. sending you so much love💎

[@UnJadedJade]

🥺🥺🥺 wow, thank you for sharing

[@rimshahmaryam1377]

Jadeeee your voice, it is so therapeutic, your gifts of creativity are truly flowing, your energy a blessing

[@UnJadedJade]

bless you, thank you for sending *your* gorgeous energy my way

[@innocentthing4423]

Can I just say it is amazing that you wrote that in an hour, you express your thoughts do beautifullyy, my diary is just full of 'lols and whatevs' 😂 also it felt like listening to my own life, being 16 driven and independent and then 22/23 in a loving relationship but feeling trapped

[@hamnahjujara3035]

that piece had me sobbing, crying and it felt like someone was speaking my heart out!!!!!!!!!!!!!i love you jade. we got this

[@UnJadedJade]

🥹🥹🥹🥹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹

[@JoB822]

2:15 am I hearing that right?? 😭

[@UnJadedJade]

bruh i said pizza and snacks 😭

[@joaodotcodes]

Hmmmm… yeah i had to replay that too. Of course you can have that thing with others but still with people you dont know anything about…

[@EggyEggPie]

LMAO i didn't even notice how that sounded-

[@anetasvrcinova5782]

Hahaha same I had to replay that 😂😂😂

[@angelatanganagba8273]

@@UnJadedJade OMG I WAS SHOCKED 😭

[@sarah.93.30]

Hi Jade, I have to say that's as the most honest and transparent I have seen anyone be online and I truly appreciate it. Im a 30 year old Irish gal about to move to London in September for a 2 year MSc in Physiotherapy. I first truly experienced the loneliness of London last summer during an internship, and I am feeling very nervous and apprehensive about moving there again to experience the loneliness all over again. Isn't it astounding that in a city packed full of people, we feel the loneliness! Anyway thank you for your honesty in your videos. It's so refreshing and just what I needed to hear today. Stay safe and well. Perhaps il bump into you on the pearly streets of London ☺💕

[@rittv5005]

Agreed, love your authenticity Jade! Such a great quality, making you relatable :)

[@freeda9971]

💎 As a person who has English as a second language, omg, your writing is stunning. I love that as a British, you use various vocabulary and use the language in such a beautiful way. I saw your story about John O'Donohue's interview on his book Beauty and immediately listened to it. It touched me so much when I needed it most. I bought Anam Cara and Beauty. I really can't wait to start reading them. Thank you for inspiring us in the most authentic way, Jade. ❤

[@meghnaprakash6991]

Truly! In the most authentic, uplifting way. Your writing gave me goosebumps!

[@Ajfmaizy]

Vulnerable videos are great; but I felt I should comment on this... I think the idea of "feminine energy" and "masculine energy" is the opposite of feminism. There's a dangerous strand of "spirituality" that looks like empowerment but it's actually just reaffirming sexist ideas about gender binaries as if they are inevitable, whereas they are just our current social order, and part of gender liberation is getting rid of these notions that put people in a box. (There's more nuance than that but this is just a short online comment so that's the best I've got.) 💎

[@UnJadedJade]

I can definitely see this argument!! But I see it as more of a yin (traditionally feminine) and yang (trad. masculine) that we all possess and isn’t connected to one’s gender. Everyone’s goal, regardless of their gender, should be to balance feminine and masculine energy. I don’t think one type of energy is dominant or more important; they’re both powerful and necessary. To me, femininity is about embracing softness, healing, play, creativity and courageous vulnerability, while masculine energy is about challenge, striving, healthy competition, motion etc. Men need to cultivate feminine energy just as much as women need to own masculine energy. I’ll definitely think more about how they perpetuate existing gender binaries!! I’ve also never resonated with the strand of spirituality that talks about “dark femininity” or how it shows up in relationships etc. But my current definition has served me in my thinking so far 🦋 thank u for sharing!! x

[@lenausesyoutube]

Thank you! I felt like that too. Terms like "feminine and masculine energy" can be so dangerous. There's nothing wrong with wanting to rest and not wanting to hustle. But labelling rest as feminine and work as masculine just upholds sexist, patriarchal stereotypes. These terms get used by the alt right to promote the opposite of feminism, we shouldn't use them.

[@Ajfmaizy]

@@UnJadedJade Thanks for giving it some thought and a reply :) Here's my further thoughts, about separating what is good and what is oppressive from what you say. I agree that we should balance different types of energy, and that neither are more important, and agree with lots that you say! Lots of thinking is like this, some good and some bad, or a good surface hiding something rotten underneath. It's the gender essentialising nature of it that I think is bad. The idea that men need "feminine energy" and women need "masc energy" -- I agree with what it's about. Women should be strong and courageous and so on; men should have calm and caring and so on. So this aspect of it is good for empowerment and challenging gender norms and move us to a better place. But at the same time, this masks entrenched sexism. why is being dominant seen as "masculine energy", why is being gentle seen as "feminine energy"? This treats the gender roles that we have as being essential to gender. But we see cultures where women are typically strong and commanding, and cultures where men are more calm and gentle. It's our social ideas projected onto "nature" to reinforce our social ideas. (And also it reproduces the idea of the gender binary, instead of more fluid and free ideas. Opposite of queer, in other words) So I think we would do better to think of these different types of energy and finding balance without gender essentialising nonsense! Take the good ideas and shed the bad. Hope those further thoughts are welcome :) x (There is also a difference between what this thinking means for men and women under patriarchy, but this has become too much of an essay as is...)

[@oliviatomlinson1721]

this is something I thought about too - I've been seeing so much of this language of "divine feminine", "feminine energy", etc being used to explicitly say that women's natural place is in submission to men, and that rest = feminine and work = masculine, that women = private, men = public. it just doesn't quite sit right, and it feels like a weird rebrand of really harmful gender roles that we just managed to start freeing ourselves from. Would be super curious to hear Jade chat about this aspect and this nuance in a future video, since I know it doesn't represent spirituality as a whole - it'd be interesting to hear her perspective on it.

[@naomi-jh8nj]

This entire rude awakening from hyper-independence and the hurts that come with living, really living, in touch with your needs and feeling and all, I relate to it entirely. It is extremely humbling, extremely painful as someone who's been nearly identical to you as a teenager. Thank you for sharing this. It made me feel connected, especially being surrounded by people who never seemed to have this jarring curve ❤💎

[@maneskinnnnn7190]

he richness of life does not come from being alone FOR YOU, but for some prefer being alone, always remember you are speaking from your own perspective, your opinions and perspectives are not facts, for me i am happiest when single, i have been in many relationships, very happy ones where i was so in love. however for me and many women proabably older than you, we prefer to be single, i dont even have friends but i am so happy, with me my cats, my art. studies have proven single childless women are the happiest and healthiest demographic. however society conditions women that we need men to be happy, this is false

[@ahteshamahmad9410]

In the realms of beauty, she shines like a star, Her radiance surpassing, near and far. Her eyes, like pools of celestial light, Draw hearts closer, igniting love's might. 🧿❤

[@UnJadedJade]

gahhh thank you for being here and for your lovely words!! 💌

[@ahteshamahmad9410]

@@UnJadedJade thanks to you jade for being with me supporting through your videos. 🧿❤

[@clara-mb1vu]

your ring is so so lovely. it compliments your eyes in the prettiest way!

[@UnJadedJade]

eeeep thank you so much!! my mum got it for me for my birthday and i love it so much

[@Izzyyyyy66]

Hey Jade! I'm only 16 right now, but whilst watching this video I got the urge to put down a comment for the first time - it actually makes me a bit nervous. But I just wanted to say that watching your emotionally frank and humane videos really help during the stressful time of taking GCSEs right now. You inspired me to be self-compassionate and you allowed me to acknowledge the importance of honouring my emotions! So thanks sm! :)

[@eleanorwellman5024]

I moved alone to Australia at the beginning of this year and the homesickness has really been hitting me lately. I was literally writing yesterday about how it's so hard sometimes to be an adult and be expected to always pick yourself up. Some days you're thriving but others you just want a hug and to be safe with people who know you. Thank you for being so vulnerable, just opening up and talking about these kinds of experiences can bring a lot of comfort. Sending lots of love from down under!! 💎🩵✨️

[@zazajf]

I'm also in Australia! Although I've lived here my whole life. Which state are you in, if you don't mind sharing?