what youtubers don't show you

[@MadisunGray]

Thank you for being here and supporting me as I continue to create. I am so grateful for you all.

[@christinathorsen4274]

Thank you for creating! So appreciate your work. Truly inspired me and has very much motivated the changes I've made this past year 🙌❤

[@hayleyparker3275]

You are most definitely a creative and give me all the feelings. Every video gives me the bug to want to go continue sharing my creative spirit and most definitely stick to my truth in living slow in a fast paced world. ❤️

[@Katenel]

Sis! Please can you text me on WhatsApp! I have a new phone and don’t have your number and cant get hold of you! Xx

[@paigebosley2840]

I was afraid you were overwhelmed and done with the channel. I had a similar experience.😬 glad you’re back. Perfect isn’t expected here, thankful for you! You have spoken to my soul in a way no other minimal influencer has. Thanks for your effort to put this stuff out there for us!

[@MadisunGray]

Thank you for your support as always Paige! ❤️

[@pinobluevogel6458]

So far I have seen many youtube channels and their creators, you do not fall into the fake enthousiasm trap like most of them. Everything seems and feels real. Even if you show only the parts that you want, it makes for a great snippet of a life with all its beautiful highs and lows.

[@kristinakalas8100]

I think you're one of the first on here to show us "behind the curtain" & unveil the process. Thank you for sharing your intentions with us. Feel confident that your message is reaching me & many others that follow you. I always finish one of your videos feeling uplifted & more peaceful.

[@MadisunGray]

This is so sweet Kristina thank you so much ❤️

[@giftsofspring]

I so perfectly relate to that... especially "you need to let go of perfectionism and create many things, that do not match the masterpiece in your head". So true, learned that the hard way on my journey. Thank you so much for sharing :)

[@HerCupOfSIMPLE]

Aww Madi, as we evacuated from Florida this past week, where I thought I would start life the way I imagined it, I had to restart everything and realize that frustration and disappointment only came from the point of view I was standing on... my idealistic life was not "matching" my real life... It's humbling yet so powerful to let go of "control"... Thanks for the soul filling messages you proposed in this video, Madi! God bless! And sorry for my English 😊🙏

[@MadisunGray]

Thank you for your support! How are you guys in this storm? Praying you're alright!

[@HerCupOfSIMPLE]

@@MadisunGray aww Madi!! Thanks for your precious time! Praise God, we decided to listen to our intuition and leave one day ahead of the storm. We are now relocated ...

[@Lowesisters]

The whale jumping at the end-it made me tear up. I cannot explain it, but creation…may we always be interrupted by it and be in awe.

[@MadisunGray]

that is so beautiful! yes.

[@YennyCMorales]

This was truly beautiful and touching, the last few words you shared made me cry a little. As a small KZbinr I am learning that it is more than a video I am creating, and my heart is for at least one person to experience what I feel at the moment I'm filming. Thank you for such a creative and raw video but yet so deep.

[@MadisunGray]

I’m so glad it resonated with you ❤️

[@san1695]

I recently lost my sweet kitty in a horrific way. I was so devastated and it's been mentally hard to keep everything together. I quickly started drowning these feelings out with a lot of tv then letting my toddler do the same because...idk..it's like I was in a rut. Here I am rewatching your whole channel again because it's getting exhausting...these habits. And I miss my slow life and I know it's stressing out my toddler too. Its only been about a month but its felt like so much. Thank you for sharing. It means more than you know. You always inspire.

[@SimplyMinimalKy]

Absolutely love this! My husband & kids have been telling me since 2020 that I should start a KZbin channel. Yet, my perfectionist definitely holds me back.... I told them once this or that renovation is done because our home isn't as pintrest worthy as other channels.. or when I lose more weight and feel more confident in myself because what if someone who knows me gets on.... or what if that internet troll gets on and bashes me or what if noone likes it at all.... the struggle to take the leap gets me. Ontop of comparison it's why I stopped doing my photography business for a couple years because I'm self taught and felt like I was fake behind the camera because I didn't have a degree in it. So maybe like you said it's time to push aside the perfectionism and let the artist in me create freely.

[@MadisunGray]

yes! I feel/felt allll those same things. I hope you go for it!

[@kbetz1978]

I don’t know you but I hope you go for it too. I’d watch your videos!

[@dawncawthra3519]

Wooww What a breath of clean genuine fresh air. Nothing else like it! Raw beauty at its finest. You are so loved and appreciated! And it all started within you! How beautiful and amazing is that?! I hope each of you remember to remind yourselves each day. You are loved, you are love, and how beautiful it is to be alive and conscious. To be you!

[@tousledbyjess]

as a somewhat newbie youtuber, this video really resonated with me! Filming and creating content can be so cringe sometimes but only you can see the final product in your head. No one around me does it so I always feel like I'm kind of alone in this creative space but seeing videos like this of people being transparent really helps me know that I am not alone and that we all look a little silly until it all comes together in the final product!😊

[@MadisunGray]

Keep it up! ❤️

[@thisneurodiverselife]

Stoked you made this video. It has really hit me, and probably many others. I have played around with YT for so many years, probably on and off now for 10 years.... I would love to go for it, just got "F@%! It" and create. I have so many ideas. Thank you for sharing this video. One Life, One Search, Shane

[@MadisunGray]

I’m so glad it resonated with you Shane!

[@carleyjackson5628]

Showing us the imperfections in your life (and talking about the previous imperfections that shaped how you are now) is what makes your channel perfect to me, thank you for always inspiring me xx

[@MadisunGray]

gosh thank you!

[@happyhoundsdogtraining]

This video resonated SO much with me. It was exactly what I needed today- THANK YOU! I recently started my channel and kept wondering if it's supposed to feel this difficult? 😂 People (including you!) make youtube look so easy & seamless! Talking in front of a camera is difficult though lol. I find dog training easy, and I want to spread my message and teach kind, effective techniques, but man is it difficult on camera! Once that camera light went on, my brain went blank. I genuinely appreciated it so much hearing that you struggled too, that it gets easier, and that you just need to keep showing up. Thanks Madisun!

[@MadisunGray]

So glad this resonated with you ❤️ it’s a lot of work!

[@meganmccoy8598]

Thank you for this. I never comment but this video is exactly what I needed today. Feeling the overwhelm of my first year of teaching yoga. I overthink. I want to create perfection each time I teach. You have reminded me that it is a process and just keep going. Thank you!!!!

[@MadisunGray]

Gosh thank you! So glad it resonated.

[@pawcatsfly]

Thank you for your honesty and humor in telling the real deal. Much respect.

[@MadisunGray]

Thank you Pam ❤️

[@IAmPeterCook]

I can relate to so much of this, Madisun! Thanks for sharing all the bloopers, outtakes, etc. I also struggle with the thumbnails lol, and I've had so many times that I had to reshoot footage because it was out of focus, or something else made it unusable. Keep up the amazing work on your channel! 🙌🏻

[@MadisunGray]

Thanks for your support Peter ❤️

[@melissa_renee]

It’s an honor to say I was there in the beginning. ❤ so proud of you friends. And we LOL’d a lot on this video bc it’s sooooo true. Love you!

[@MadisunGray]

You're the best!

[@staceypittsley7061]

Madison you did a beautiful job with this video. I love that you show the real life behind the scenes action. ❤️ I think we can all be disillusioned into thinking all is perfect an another’s life.

[@MadisunGray]

Thank you Stacey! ❤️

[@tamaraburcombe5496]

I listen to a lot of KZbin videos on decluttering and slow living as I work around the house or as I’m driving. With your channel I can’t multitask because I end up stopping my chores to look at the video or I end up driving and trying to watch the video (recipe for a potential accident). Your videos are a whole sensory experience; a true work of art that I need to watch before bed so I can see and appreciate all the creative and beautiful details you’ve tirelessly put together. Congratulations 🎉, your vision is being received as you dreamed. I love your videos as they are a true work of art and help me slow down and appreciate what I already have ❤

[@MadisunGray]

I’m crying 😭 this is so sweet. I’m so glad my videos add value for you ❤️

[@kbetz1978]

Loved this video!! Came back to edit my comment as I didn’t have time earlier to include that first, the thumbnail edits made me laugh. I never thought about how hard that must be. Second, the clip of everyone cheering in awe of the whale jumping was so soothing to my soul. To hear people yell in joy and awe- it was a small captured moment of what humanity at its best can be. And thank you for including the Ina content- I had no idea she took a risk to go into cooking and her down to earth reflections on it. I love your channel. This video really spoke to my spirit even though I’m not a KZbinr. Just the inspiration to find meaning in one’s life was very inspiring. I watched it twice now. Thank you for making it!

[@MadisunGray]

gosh this is so sweet Karin! I am so glad you found value in it. That is exactly why I make these videos.

[@alishaippolito]

I just started following you and I absolutely love your content. This speaks volumes for exactly what I’m experiencing wanting to make a career in motherhood photography. Nothing I’m creating so far is what’s in my head and it’s been tough to keep going.

[@Jo-hello]

The whale ❤️🥲 so beautiful! Again you are real with us and inspiring! Thank you ❤

[@MadisunGray]

Thank you for being here ❤️

[@elisabethensor8460]

I’m so glad you create and share! I’ve been so inspired by your videos and ideas to slow down. I don’t hear that from many people around me. I’m an artist at heart that struggles to create unless there’s a purpose or reason behind it. But I want to get back to the place where I can create and share no matter what! Thank you for being vulnerable and putting yourself out there!

[@MadisunGray]

Thank you for your support ❤️

[@beautyinhomemaking]

thank u so much for this real video! im just starting to engage with this even when im not an native american speaker even though when i just decided to let it go because i dont "feel like im enough to do it" but embracing again cause its like what u said, creative people need to create and even when i feel that none cares about it, but God and yourself is a part of who we are. Thank u so much and God bless u and your family!

[@MadisunGray]

Thank you so much for watching ❤️

[@Nataliegrace1000]

Thank you so much for putting some of the most worthwhile content to consume. So much of it isn’t worth it. But your videos always inspire me to live differently and more simply. Much love!

[@MadisunGray]

wow thank you! that means so much to me

[@susyh5186]

Thank you Madi for being here… for creating something beautiful, creativity shining through with your kindness and gentleness. 🥰 you’ve got this! ❤

[@samanthaa.1862]

this made me tear up. It was everything I needed, as I have recently begun my creative journey and keep being disappointed that I’m not a professional immediately! Thank you, thank you, thank you

[@MadisunGray]

I felt / feel all those same things! So normal. Thank you for inspiring me!

[@mx.olivia]

Wow, thank you for this! I recently started making and sharing videos and have run into lots of perfectionist pain and confusion, the desire to quit before I’ve even really begun has been strong. So seeing this just now was incredibly good timing, thank you so much

[@MadisunGray]

I’m so glad you enjoyed ❤️

[@kswneuhaus]

Thank you for sharing! I love your realness and I love your work of art! I have started decluttering and it feels so good. Scaling back my wardrobe and I’m loving seeing all my beautiful clothes that I love to wear instead of lots and lots of clothes. I’m on a mission to simplify all aspects of my life! Thank you for inspiring me! 😘😘😘

[@melissamiranda0000]

Love your content, it's just so wholesome. You definitely are creating something different. Really enjoy watching your videos, I not only get to relax but also learn new things. Thank you and keep going!

[@MadisunGray]

Thank you for watching Melissa ❤️

[@lauragraham1235]

I think this is my favorite video yet! So much beautiful food for thought! Thank you for sharing.

[@MadisunGray]

This is so sweet. Thank you Laura ❤️

[@joywhitley3141]

Sooo interesting. Like nothing I’ve seen before. You do a great job of making the creative process look effortless so keep up the good work! ❤

[@Ale-ex8pr]

Dear Madi, YOU are definitely an artist for me ❤ - Thank you for your warm words and to share the non perfect sides, this is so important nowadays especially on social but also in daily life. Just live, be yourself… no matter what they say 😊. Big hug

[@MadisunGray]

Thank you for your support!

[@kareyannpearl260]

This brought so much authenticity to you and your channel, as a viewer watching your videos it has the feeling that it’s all so great, and you’ve got it all perfectly figured out, even if you say you don’t in your videos, this brought a lot more realness to it, it’s like ok, she’s human, we can all relax, now we can love you more 🥰❤

[@ruthiespotion]

Thank you for staying real. That’s what I’m here for!

[@katec9893]

I loved the honesty of this! I must admit when I initially found your channel I thought you were another one of those people who present a perfectly presented, filtered, colour graded Instagram life so I stopped watching the first video. But I subscribed and your videos have come up again today and I've watched two and find them genuinely honest and helpful. There is SO much dishonesty and fakeness absolutely everywhere and it sometimes makes me despair. I love it when people are honest and authentic instead, it's so reassuring and gives me hope for my life rather than making me feel worse.

[@MadisunGray]

So sweet. Thanks Kate ❤️

[@ourforsurelife3334]

This was so encouraging!! As a very small channel I struggle with trying to make the perfect video, and I realized I'm not there yet. I don't have a fancy camera and my editing skills are not the greatest. But I love the community I've built already and I enjoy making videos, even if they aren't that good. Lol So this makes me feel better and reminds me I don't have to be perfect and to enjoy the process.

[@MadisunGray]

So true. Keep going ❤️

[@notthatjones6026]

Best how to yt video ever! Thank you!

[@MadisunGray]

Thank you Faith! ❤️

[@shanaedix9080]

Every one of your video’s leaves me feeling like I just got a big breath of fresh air. Your vision and execution comes through and truly changes my whole attitude for the day. You have an impact on some of us may not even realize. I look forward to every one of them.

[@MadisunGray]

gosh thank you so much! I am so glad you enjoy my videos

[@marciray1534]

Hello, Thank you for this video. It was a true inspiration for me. I am an artist who laid down my paintbrush two years ago because for some reason I felt my paintings weren’t perfect enough by MY standards. No one judged me or ridiculed me or my paintings but for some reason I was my own worse critic. For two years now I’ve been trying to figure out why I lost my urge to paint. You have given me a spark to want to be creative again and not be so hard on myself for perfection. This video I will certainly watch over and over again. THANK YOU!!!!

[@MadisunGray]

gosh thank you Marci! You got this!

[@mjalphonse]

I’ve never more resonated with a video… this is like all my thoughts out in the open that I didn’t know how to express. I have officially binge watched every one of your videos ❤️ You are one of my new favorite KZbinrs. And I’m picky about what I watch! Thank you for the content you produce, it’s been so inspiring to me!

[@MadisunGray]

Marissa thank you so much. I’m so glad ❤️

[@jordynhenry9623]

Madi, I love your videos and the peace and encouragement they bring! Thank you for being here!

[@MadisunGray]

Wow thank you so much Jordyn ❤️

[@celticishwitch]

I just started a channel, and it took SO MUCH more time than I anticipated. But it's such a great creative process. Making the stuff that's terrible is what's hard for me so far.

[@MadisunGray]

Keep going. You got this ❤️

[@louisetilbury3443]

And everything you do is appreciated.

[@jessica0321]

"like possibly the worst thing that anyone has ever seen"...about taking a thumbnail. Hahahaha!! I'm in stitches. Too authentic and adorable. Love your content.

[@MadisunGray]

😂

[@hunterburgtorf]

You just spoke to my soul. It was exactly what I needed. Thank you so much for sharing your art, and your heart. Such a beautiful video!

[@MadisunGray]

So sweet of you. Thank you for watching ❤️

[@jolene2172]

The reality is so beautiful - your voice calms and your content is amazing 🥰

[@MadisunGray]

gosh thank you so much!

[@idahadzic7695]

Thank you very much Gray!

[@MadisunGray]

Thank you Ida!

[@aaajjjjaaaj]

You’re welcome and thank you 💛💛💛

[@distillinglife359]

That brought such tears of JOY for you and I both. I just discovered your channel and admired you for taking the leap and starting from zero to “LOOK AT YOU NOW”. I needed to hear and see this today. Your video was a much appreciated LOVE note to the dreamers still at the shore, wanting to finally go for it Many thanks and keep on surfing 🌊🏄‍♀️🙏🏼🌸

[@MadisunGray]

Thank you for your support. ❤️

[@nicolegee7325]

I love your videos. They've given me permission to slow down and let go of cultural ideals that aren't personally serving me. I've re-watched some of your videos multiple times and I can't say I've done that with other KZbinrs. Thanks for your work!

[@MadisunGray]

Thank you for your support Nicole! ❤️

[@hannahkleffner4590]

Got chills watching this. Inspired! Thanks so much for sharing and being vulnerable

[@MadisunGray]

I’m so glad it resonated with you ❤️

[@sarahnewcombe4336]

I dont know why but this video made me feel emotional. I paint and I started an etsy store with no sales yet and this was inspiring to keep on trying.

[@MadisunGray]

You got this Sarah! Keep creating!

[@JessLaFave]

Thank you for this. I absolutely love creating videos but I hardly ever post because I can never get past the idea of my video being perfect I needed to hear this.

[@MadisunGray]

So glad it resonated with you! You got this!

[@Simplyluvly]

Oh, I can relate it. I'm still struggling until now making a video, especially ASMR video where outside my home is so noise everytime. Sadly, no one see my videos. If only they know that I make those videos really hard and full of struggling :(

[@Mrshime100]

I really enjoyed watching that! Thanks for sharing that side of the creative process.😊

[@MadisunGray]

Thank you Jamie!

[@Sprinkesbakeshop]

This was adorable thank you for sharing

[@MadisunGray]

Thank you Steph ❤️

[@akellyandjasonstory6979]

Sooo true! Love this! I’m just getting started on my KZbin channel & I have all the ideas & visions, it’s just actually creating it & getting it out there 🙌🏽

[@MadisunGray]

So true! ❤️

[@trbrig22]

Love your editing style & transparency 😍😍 thanks for sharing a slice of your life on KZbin with us

[@MadisunGray]

Thank you so much Tori! And thank you for your support from the beginning!

[@blacksquirrelhomestead]

This is so relatable on many levels! ❤️

[@MadisunGray]

Thank you!

[@magdalenabenzon3897]

AH I LOVE IT! thank you for making this vid and sharing all this! I cried at the end lol ahhh now you feel like a friend haha thanks for the encouragement and honesty :)

[@karenfranca3800]

I'm from Brazil, and your content helped me a lot in my life, thank you Madisun, thank you ❤️

[@MadisunGray]

Thank you Karen!

[@cierracarrico4718]

Definitely a favorite 🦋

[@MadisunGray]

Thank you ❤️

[@irisschram]

This is so poetic and yet real, and inspiring in that!!!❤️ Thank you for creating and sharing. I hope to be as brave some day.

[@MadisunGray]

Thank you for your support!

[@elizabethlelchuk1798]

So glad you're back! Your videos have been SO helpful to me. Thank you!

[@MadisunGray]

Thank you Elizabeth! So glad you are here!

[@jedlevron]

Beautiful, cute and real video. Like the behind the scenes. Thanks for being you.

[@MadisunGray]

Thanks Jed!

[@itsalliemac]

So relatable😢❤

[@MadisunGray]

Thanks for watching Allie! ❤️

[@TheEclecticHomeschooler]

As a fellow creator, I feel this deeply! ❤

[@MadisunGray]

I’m so glad it resonated with you ❤️

[@amandamorris4033]

This was fantastic! It really reflects the effort and time you put into your content.

[@MadisunGray]

aw thanks! 😊

[@unicornshark5527]

Welp now I'm crying. Ok. I love you! THANK YOU for being in our lives. 💖💖💖

[@MadisunGray]

So glad you enjoyed it ❤️

[@christinathorsen4274]

Absolutely LOVED this!! Real, raw, honest and absolutely beautiful 🙌🌈❤🌿 Your videos are such a gift 🙏

[@MadisunGray]

gosh thank you so much Christina. I appreciate your support from the beginning!

[@mylittleriches2859]

Love your content Madison! Thanks for all the hard work you put in. ❤

[@Sophie-pi4ov]

Loved this!

[@MadisunGray]

Thanks Sophie!

[@amandagrze]

Love this 😂❤️ your videos are my all time favourite. Please keep creating xx

[@MadisunGray]

gosh thank you amanda! that is so kind!

[@valli_chenae]

I loved this so much! Thank you so much for sharing the challenges in content creation - I feel this so deep! I love your channel btw 🥰

[@MadisunGray]

Thank you so much ❤️ so glad you are here

[@jessicaroyes1221]

This was a super cool video. Thanks for being so open and vulnerable

[@MadisunGray]

Thank you Jessica!

[@alannahollier2719]

Love your channel!

[@MadisunGray]

Thank you Alanna ❤️

[@gemmablackburn952]

Thanks for the honesty! And for what it's worth I think all your videos are gorgeous. X

[@MadisunGray]

Thank you so much Gemma!

[@heidihraba4575]

Love love love. This one got me feeling things. Thanks Madi. ❤️

[@MadisunGray]

thanks for always supporting me Heidi! it means so much!

[@maartjestout4185]

Please know that you inspire me to change my life. And now after I throw everything away that I did not need, there is finally space in me to grow and be my real me, so thank you. And thank you for this video to remember me that we’re all just humans with crazy ideas, you just need to find the courage in yourself to make it happen. And you did! Big hug ❤️❤️

[@MadisunGray]

Its so true, when we remove what isn't adding to our lives. We are free to live into our true purpose!

[@Kelfieb]

Beautiful video. I’m officially inspired 🥰

[@MadisunGray]

I’m so glad it resonated with you ❤️

[@Naturalrnmom]

Hahaha thank you so much for this! Your beautiful videos are an art and I’ve watched them over and over again!

[@MadisunGray]

Thank you so much Melissa! ❤️

[@meredithrodriguez-ramirez1019]

You are awesome 💛

[@MadisunGray]

Thank you Meredith ❤️

[@mamas-day]

Story of my life! Hahah I love the cringy thumbnail moments- its sooo me lol

[@MadisunGray]

❤️

[@alle1780]

Really really love this. It’s a feeling as a fellow content creator that I cannot describe and you did it perfectly

[@MadisunGray]

Thank you Alle!

[@TheMennomilist]

Ohh Is that one area with the colorful stones at Balboa Park in San Diego? I went there this summer on my 2nd honeymoon/22 years dating anniversary week. Keep doing what you do however you do it. :)

[@vee619]

Aww the Spanish Village Art Center.. I live near there 😊

[@ahomemadetreasure]

Very nice. Really encouraging. Thank you

[@MadisunGray]

Thank you Katie!

[@sarahbee8428]

You are so awesome! Thank you for being an inspiration!

[@MadisunGray]

Thank you Sarah!

[@sarahbee8428]

@@MadisunGray you're welcome. As a mother of 4, your videos give me so much peace on where I am in life as a mom. Slow living should be embraced. I feel so privileged, to have the awareness to go against mediocre motherhood and slow down. I love your channel!

[@annedyer6842]

Thank you for the beautiful inspiration and motivation to simplify my life. 💕 Honestly nobody needs perfection because it is totally unrelatable. 😉 Keep up the wonderful work. 🙂

[@brittbritt9791]

Just love this!!! 💟

[@MadisunGray]

Thank you so much Britt!

[@barborag4359]

I love everything about your videos, especially the music you choose; it matches the visuals so so well. I am always shazaming. Could you please start listing the songs in the description? Also, I was curious, I notice you and some other youtubers I follow delete their old videos after a while? Is it because the content is somehow not relevant anymore?

[@MadisunGray]

Hey Barbora, Thanks! I get all my music on musicbed. It's just royalty free music, but I do have a spotify account. If I can find it I'll make a youtube mix on there since people ask a lot about the music. My account is "MangoMadi" over there. lol

[@MadisunGray]

Oh and about the old videos- haha yes they just aren't at all about slow living... I started out as a cooking channel. haha

[@ashayotte6399]

Absolutely always love your content Maddie!

[@MadisunGray]

thank you! so much!

[@smallcreekretreat]

thankyou❤

[@melodieschellenberg906]

So inspiring ❤

[@hobinkim7084]

Really great video!

[@catelizabeth]

What a beautiful video!

[@MadisunGray]

Thank you so much!

[@kathleenherzik9858]

Thank you for sharing your vulernability; you have inspired me to continue to challenge myself in a different field. ( coincidentally, I gather tons of inspiration from Barefoot Contessa, Thank you for including Ina Garten!!!!) I wish you much sucess, happiness and peace 💕💕💕

[@MadisunGray]

Thank you for watching!