you're not in control, and that's probably okay

You're Not In Control, and That's Probably Okay | a video by Shaffer Nickel and Dr. Alec Simpson
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[@ShafferN]

I wish people would stop asking if there’s a secret vlog in the description. I would NEVER do that. /:

[@JakeFrew]

“Jeff Bezos doesn’t read books…he listens to them. And that’s why I’d like to thank the sponsor of this video, Audible”

[@v2vvs]

death is scary, but it gaves meaning to life.

[@JakeFrew]

I want a giant coffee table book with every single frame from this video printed in it. Holy Christmas this was soo beautiful.

[@RobbsHomemadeLife]

I used to pass a graveyard on the way to work to a job I didn't like for 17 years. One day was worse than usual and as I passed the graveyard I felt I needed to rethink my situation and appreciate what I had more. After that each day passing the graveyard made me happier and happier. I'm not saying anybody there spoke to me but for a little while each morning I felt it was my obligation to seek out joy and appreciation for the treasures I possessed and not let the ******** get me down.

[@jacobpoulton3547]

This is my favorite color grading I've ever seen

[@WildWildWeston]

Just found your channel and DAMN, your cinematography skills are insane. I feel like my mind's eye is expanding and learning about shot composition as I watch. Every shot feels filled with intention and the way you edit them together just adds to that.

[@busrguler]

Always keep creating something no matter what. Because as you create, a light simultaneously grows. With that light, we find our own way. I was convinced that I wouldn't be able to shoot anything anymore today. I said "oh okay, I can't make it". I will never be the person who I want to be. Then this video appeared on my homepage. As if to make me give up on giving up. thanks. You inspire.

[@bartekmalinowy]

What. The. Heck?! I can't ever imagine your stuff getting even better than it already is, and then you just drop it on us. Boom. I'm not sure I'll ever understand how you do this. Purely incredible.

[@_eric_phillips]

The sound design is fire

[@Vilhelmnilsson]

Beautiful video thank you for giving us this one. The shot with the mother bending down on the street talking to her child really got to me. Nothing reminds me more of the impermanence of life than being a dad and having kids. Things change so so fast and the person they were yesterday they might not be today. Together you are making sense of the world and letting love and kindness guide you through every moment of parenthood is the only way of fully appreciating how freakin blessed one is to have kids. Thanks for that reminder ❤

[@Howtogetfluent]

Amazing, amazing... Thank you very much! (Edinburgh in there quite a lot, I think?)

[@k.1873]

I don’t know how I got to your channel, but this is just everything this video screams quality. Quality thought, editing, music.

[@Fuuzi]

beautifully shot video my god and the sound design is great

[@sthrnblvrd8643]

Yo Shafer, I'm gonna show this to my 130 new (new semester) high school digital photography students as among my first-day presentation tomorrow (which includes 10 Bullets by Tom Sachs etc) very cool man!!

[@saywolta]

i don't think i'll ever get over your ability for visual storytelling, shaffer. loved loved loved the style in this one. also had a mini jump scare at 4:18 that you might know something i don't about my death year but then remembered that i was born in 1996 so that's not a prediction meant for me haha

[@greenwood7734]

I get Call Me By Your Name vibes in this one, and I love it. You are beyond my expectations, by far. Sorry for my weird English. lol

[@Broodjemetbeleg]

The cinematography is insane, you will definitely blow up ❤

[@BlurryZero]

Wow what a beautiful piece. I love that this is happening now on KZbin as almost a response to all the surface level content dominating KZbin and most of social media. I've been on KZbin since it started and it's so great to see this genre of content crop up of what I like to refer to as "video art". Keep at it, you've definitely earned my sub, maybe one day I'll gather up the courage to make my own content again.

[@incredibing]

You are great at telling stories. I find myself thinking a lot of these thoughts. Life is so weird. I too have always liked going to graveyards, even when I was little kid, my grandmother would take me to the local graveyard in the little village town she lived in (in Portugal) and there would be pictures on some of the gravestones. Some of them were little kids. She would tell me the story of how they died and it made such an impression on me. You have a new subscriber :)

[@ThijsGieb]

These shots are unreal! I love how you can produce great storytelling no matter who is telling the story

[@hursh6525]

Thank you for making these!

[@clarkivods]

so well put out!!

[@hangaczedulas9092]

This is a masterpiece!

[@timrober75]

Beautiful 🙏😇

[@EricReding7]

there's a lot here. beautiful work as always. only God knows how you did that trippy text

[@whilewaitin]

Nice video! Love the editing

[@jrreact4484]

beautyfulll as always🥰

[@thejoelm]

Thank you for this, it helps so much more than you may know.

[@Strongeralways]

I've always loved graveyards too! :)

[@delfinagrana7214]

You´re such a good filmmaker

[@soijx9112]

Where do you get your ponchos

[@wholesomesimon]

Love this so much dude!!! Wow

[@samuelguce]

just phenomenal really - such lovely work - thankyou!

[@AustinDivine]

You are always inspiring brother! 🙏🏻 next level storytelling ❤

[@erickrings3036]

You're awesome Shaffer! Thank you for this beautiful creative reminder of what is so obvious yet so often missing in my outlook.

[@marcus_bowling]

I'll wait in any line that lets me watch these creative fruits! Loved this one a lot ❤

[@BeneaththeSurfaceYT]

Great narration and another excellent video. Your work is so good Shaffer!

[@robcot]

Thanks for another awesome video Shaffer 👌

[@luisfilms]

incredible dude!

[@joeytrimble21]

Good to see Braxton make an appearance in one of your videos!

[@yeshua.7069]

Duuuuuude I’ve been literally DYING waiting for you to post again. Glad to see you’re alive and the waiting paid off. “Worth it”

[@aretwothetoo7758]

Same, I’ve come back almost everyday to make sure I haven’t missed a video lol

[@gary.joseph]

You're awesome and so are your videos~!

[@alexstoica4406]

And now I’m sad I can’t watch another one or your videos for the first time again

[@alexkingphoto]

Beautiful film

[@patagonialuke]

some of y’all’s finest work.

[@VikTheGreat360]

Those mountain shots gave me Brakhage vibes

[@mujtabajuya8499]

Quality content.

[@BenPatrik]

Leave some creativity for the rest of of us, brother 😮‍💨 The aspect ratio, the lens effects, the music, the stock footage, it’s all so good!

[@bartekmalinowy]

Hahahah exactly!!

[@Arnie1227]

You are my hero

[@TuckerPearce]

Enjoyed the story here and the overall creativity. Also you and Jake publishing vids on the same day and it’s not Mt. Biking, confidence? 🤔

[@ZacAlsop]

Weird timing, i came across a graveyard when i walked a new route home today

[@MichaelSaadi]

yer a wizard Shaffer

[@riekabinges]

I missed my heart surgery to be here🧍🏾‍♀️🥰

[@Flippertel]

Who is Donald T. 4:29 ? Because he will apparently die in 2036... 😂 Love your videos ! The text, cinematography, editing, you're the best 🍿

[@BeJxNxRats]

I want to know about Linda W because she took the road less travelled. She was born in 1984 and died in 1963😂

[@user-yy4ys2zg5x]

if only i had two holy binkuses. then i would be soooooo happy.

[@SoybeanAK]

That's why Christianity is different though. You're not expected to fix yourself because you're not capable. Just feel that reverence and give up control. God will make you whole in time.

[@CharChar2121]

I don't like that. I'd rather live a life where I have agency, where I matter. That said, I can see the appeal of giving yourself to God.

[@SoybeanAK]

@@CharChar2121 that's the point. You're being asked to give up the illusion of control, and not everyone will. But ultimately it isn't about what feels good, it's about what's true.