You're Wrong About Optimism

[@flandersburns8862]

I consider it almost a crime against humanity that you are stopping this series. You are an important voice, and your commentary has lifted, and educated more people than you understand. My life has been enriched by hearing your thoughts,, but it will seem much poorer with you out of it. I wish you success in your future endeavors, but I will always be wishing that you had kept this important window open. I'll hope that someday you return.

[@osmanyousif7849]

Hopefully, their final video will be the best one out there. And when that gives closure to us and a lesson for what the future can be for media and the world.

[@jamesmayle3787]

Jesus Christ is Lord. Please read at least three books of the Bible. The first book of each testament and one you chose yourself. As you do practice forgiveness. It is an important key most miss. To be forgiven we must forgive. Read and Do. That’s what makes it works. Faith isn’t belief alone, it’s actions based on belief”

[@nightskycandles1]

well said, 💯 agree

[@auronx]

The irony that the second to last video in the Out of Frame series is about optimism when the prospect of said series ending is dour and bittersweet; I do not wish to stifle or impede the growth of career and pursuit of happiness of Mr. Malone but I am adament in my assertion that this series does a grand amount of good in terms of explaining, discussing morals, values and positivity in a wonderfully secular manner. Losing yet another sane, sound and beautiful voice is a massive disservice overall to encouraging and promoting the growth of rational thinking and civility all without the use of god, religion, or organisations. My intention isn't to pedastal but to express my disappointment that the series is ending and even more importantly, the departure of Mr. Malone as a whole, who does so much good and is an exceptional ally in providing optimism and that much needed calm, objective voice. An absolute shame he felt unable to continue even in a part-time or limited capacity.

[@ryannixon4138]

I hope for a return too

[@gaborhelesfai]

A quote from Uncle Iroh came to mind from The Legend of Korra: "If you look for the light, you may often find it, but if you look for the dark, that is all you'll ever see."

[@Kraxel-North]

That's a good quote. Dunno if he said it, as I haven't watched it, but I'm gonna start using it.

[@otycloaiza3291]

I love you

[@marcusa.ragnos1041]

I love how Frodo calls him “Samwise the Brave.” Bravery is fully understanding the despair all around, feeling the fear that it elicits and stubbornly choosing to press on toward the goal in spite of it. And THAT is absolutely who Sam is from the very beginning.

[@joshuaC.]

I think that is true bravery inn a sense, to press on despite knowing the impossible odds yet fighting with every ounce of your being when you know what you're doing is good

[@amondanomad9443]

Our of Frame is something that has really spoken to me. As I have watched each episode I’m always impressed and amazed at the depth/effort that goes into this series. I’ll be sad to see it end, but in the meantime. Thanks for the uplifting message!

[@FEEonline]

Thank you for watching :)

[@abandonedstuff4930]

@@FEEonline Wait why are you stopping? Are you not uploading anymore?

[@ruthlessrubberducky5729]

Same here. These are deeply impactful life lessons.

[@chucklesdeclown8819]

@@abandonedstuff4930 the guy that makes out of frame is leaving FEE unfortunately

[@blackberrydreamsz]

@@FEEonline I want to continue the series! Where do I sign up?

[@TieberiusVoidWalker]

Honestly the only thing that ever ends up bringing me to tears is hope and optimism.

[@FEEonline]

Me too. I don't cry at sad scenes in movies. But show me someone overcoming immense obstacles and expressing a heroic worldview and I'm dead.

[@thewiirocks]

@@FEEonline I can’t talk about the story of the USS Enterprise without tearing up. No, not THAT Enterprise. Her namesake, the WWII aircraft carrier CV-6. At one point was alone in the Pacific with a banner that said, “Enterprise vs. Japan” hung above her deck. Went out and got the shit kicked out of her, with only heroic efforts of the men who cooperated, fought, and *thought* their way through the problems. Came back to Pearl Harbor with women literally fainting at the sight of her hull rended open. Repaired and refitted in record time, with an Admiral looking out his window and declaring, “If Enterprise is ready to fight, SO AM I!” More battle stars than any other ship in history, earning the nickname, “The fighten’est ship in the fleet!” Their story is so incredibly epic and amazing that I literally choke up every time I try to tell it.

[@jamoecw]

@@thewiirocks it is hardly unique for the war. during D-Day it was thought that if the tanks did not make it to the beach that everyone would be wiped out. 1 beach had only 1 tank make it ashore, and it was a blood bath, but in that darkest moment the men that survived getting to the beach pressed forward and figured out how to overcome the fortresses guarding the beach. they won the day and even managed to keep their time table. the UK beaches had full tanks, had a standing army before the war with a big budget to ensure they had the best and brightest, but they failed to meet the timetable. the big take away is that bureaucracy is the killer, and showing that if you as an individual can succeed if you overcome the obstacles in front of you that you can have a nation in which even the lowliest can rise to the occasion when things turn to shit. when the UK were late the US pressed ahead and took up the vanguard. in this way the US were the liberators of France. when the USS Cole was kamikazied the sailors kept the ship afloat and got their long range communications back online, then called for help. the ship was taken back to the US and scrapped. had the people went ashore and used the embassy to call for help the ship would have still been scrapped, but things would have been much easier on the sailors. the terrorists would have seen this as a massive win however. the sailors stepped up and did what was considered impossible, but it was economically expedient to just scrap the ship. maybe if they told the shipyard that they weren't going to pay extra to get the ship up and going the shipyard might have decided to show their pride and skill by getting the ship up and going anyway, and any shortfalls would have been seen as a challenge by those stationed on her after to fix. the terrorists would have had an utter defeat and a complete waste of lives that they really didn't care about in the first place, but it would have shamed them. we are in the process of losing something, we know what it is, and have a rough idea of what we need to do get it back, the only question we have today is if we care enough to figure out a clear path forward to actually get it back, or if we are going to take the easy way out.

[@MRCKify]

This weekend, I rewatched Shaun of the Dead for about the millionth time. It was the part as they're all evacuating in the Jag, Ed is driving recklessly and so on, and Philip makes it clear to Shaun that he's not being an old crank right now, he's slipping off this mortal coil and he wants Shaun to understand that, whether Philip failed at it or not, he had tried to make being a stepfather a role model as well. I've been thinking about the next generation a bit more recently, so that was where I choked up.

[@thewiirocks]

@@jamoecw Never said it was unique. There are a ton of stories from WWII that make me choke up. The Big-E just happens to be a story that deeply interests me and yet I have the damnest time telling the story. Hell, I was in tears writing the short post I wrote, and that’s barely brushing on the story.

[@talongreenlee7704]

I’ve always said “if you can’t laugh at yourself, you’re taking yourself too seriously”. I certainly wouldn’t want to live in a world where people can’t laugh at themselves, but that’s what I’m seeing a lot of in the world today.

[@lord_boneman]

Honestly I’m also getting tired of seeing pessimism and just making everything dark and depressing. It’s just the opposite extreme of believing things will only be good; pure optimism or pessimism isn’t good. IMO it’s finding a balance; use pessimism to find what’s wrong and use optimism to find a solution.

[@EzraMerr]

Precisely, my best achievements have been achieved when I was going through the worst times and kept going through it all. Looking forward to a better future. Sacrificing a short duration of comfort so that I and my family can live in comfort for our lifetime.

[@howardmurphy8019]

I've thought myself a lifelong pessimist and even I find myself telling others to lighten up. So I guess, despite my best efforts, my pessimism was never pure. Good saying at the end there, by the way.

[@shawnboahene5231]

Because people often buy the lie that’s it’s edgy and realistic, but it’s not. Not a one of us can stand anyone with a pure pessimistic worldview

[@blehbleh6162]

I think we should weigh things toward optimism though. Humans have a nasty habit of letting negative things overshadow positivity. So balance in this case would not be consuming 50/50 optimistic/pessimistic material. It should probably be closer to 70/30.

[@freedomandguns3231]

BuT iTs MoRe AuThEnTiC aNd OrIgInAl Sorry, thats the bs I get from my friends when saying similar things. Of course, it gets awkward when I point out just how unoriginal it is and how saturated we are with the pessimistic angry villains masquerading as heroes, and no, Im not confusing anti-heroes for straight up villains.

[@anaverageyoutubeuser]

Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional.

[@MaverickChristian]

"When I choose to see the good side of things, I'm not being naïve. It is strategic and necessary. It's how I've learned to survive through everything." That was from "Everything, Everywhere, All at Once." I was surprised the video didn't mention that quote.

[@darkdudironaji]

FEE: "You should be optimistic." Also FEE: "The next episode of 'Out of Frame' is going to be the last."

[@Zeero3846]

Frodo leaving Middle Earth didn't mean that Sam didn't have anything left to live for.

[@JeagerTv]

Loool

[@ltchugacast131]

@@Zeero3846 Precisely. In fact he married and started a family and presumably finally finished There And Back Again.

[@thaddeusdangerfield1236]

A certain irony in that alright 😅

[@nerdsforfreedom2794]

Passing the baton to your followers 🙂

[@TheRoomforImprovement]

“Second to last episode” You had one hell of a run, good sir. I don’t think I’d be the same without your channel.

[@rohandwivedi9837]

All i can remember is this from LOTR "That there's some good in this world, Mr. Frodo. And it's worth fighting for". - Samwise Gamgee

[@WanderingReconciler]

Perhaps all that needs to be remembered.

[@Prime2112]

Speaking of optimism, these videos are some of the best ones I've seen in they way of giving hope. The format, logic, and always ending on a cheerful and well thought out ending. It sucks that you're done doing the show soon, but it has been a fantastic watch. Cheers!

[@FEEonline]

Thank you!

[@jamesmayle3787]

Jesus Christ is Lord. Please read at least three books of the Bible. The first book of each testament and one you chose yourself. As you do practice forgiveness. It is an important key most miss. To be forgiven we must forgive. Read and Do. That’s what makes it works. Faith isn’t belief alone, it’s actions based on belief”

[@keldsports8337]

I remember not liking The Return of the King when it first came out as I was young, cynical and immature. I recently got the 4K box set and now I see the genius in it. It might be the best of the trilogy, at least the most emotionally satisfying. Something I couldn’t recognize in my youth, I could only complain how long it was

[@OtherDalfite]

I really do think that the LOTR trilogy is the best trilogy ever created, and that return of the king is the best movie ever created. The dialog is rich, the scenes are beautiful, the CGI is balanced and tasteful, and the story is just so good.

[@decafjava8565]

@@OtherDalfite yes!!

[@ohifonlyx33]

Personally, I find FOTR to be the best movie purely in terms of watching it. I love the WHOLE trilogy obviously (And I consider it one movie), but I do get a bit tired of Treebeard in Two Towers and I'm not the biggest fan of how they handled the Army of the Dead plot in ROTK and I believe by the third movie PJ had a small case of Unnecessary Cool Stuff Syndrome. That being said, I believe it is one of the most inspired and faithful book-to-movie adaptations of all time and I adore it all. The ending makes me cry for like the last hopur of the movie and then the next tweo weeks is just listening to Annie Lennox on repeat.

[@rafaelschaffner]

@@ohifonlyx33 The Army of the Dead is really my only problem with Return of the King. I think the way Peter Jackson used the army made the ride of the Rohirrim nearly meaningless and I don't like that.

[@donaldw3231]

"My friends, you bow to no one." Makes me cry everytime. 🥲

[@horaciosano]

I’m Russian, I left my home because of repression and war, and I strongly affirm that this is absolutely true! Thank you Sean, I really mean it

[@alisatoniian9718]

Another Russian here who left home almost 3 years ago now, so true. Where did you move bro?

[@horaciosano]

@@alisatoniian9718 Ecuador, in 1-2 years plan to move to Argentina

[@gentlemangamer7883]

That’s one of the great things about Tolkien. Sam is a hero in his great capacity for hope, but heroism has many different attributes, and Frodo is a hero in his great fortitude, that even then, was only just enough to get to the end. Aragorn was heroic by virtue of his courage and willingness to face darkness. Gandalf was heroic in his piercing wisdom. Every member of the fellowship was a character of great heroism, but all in their different ways.

[@bluespiral4678]

I really think Out of Frame should definitely be released as some type of DVD with all episodes. Truly remarkable work. Thank you for the content throughout the years!!

[@demetreasandrews]

I'm really sad this series has come to a close. I've followed it since it started, you have really helped to make me more optimistic for the future, thank you.

[@josephostbyluvsfiji]

“If you search for good, you will find favor; but if you search for evil, it will find you!” Proverbs‬ ‭11:27‬ ‭NLT‬‬ This has always been my favorite Bible verse. I especially like the word search (diligently seek in other versions) as it expresses essentially optimism vs pessimism. You have to look and it won’t always be easy but there is good to find in people, in the world, and in life.

[@Scoonertuna]

Honestly, I wish this would never stop. This channel has been important to me for many reasons, but I understand about going forward to a new horizon.

[@johnnykilonzo2103]

As a young christian writer coming from Kenya, I am grateful you have changed my perspective regarding how I need to view life and people. Constantly I am told to mature I need to see the world as dark and Kenya as bad. Thanks to your series I am now doubling down on my hopeful view things will change for the better in my country.

[@davidwells9982]

I've always believed that Samwise was the true hero of LotR. He was brave, optimistic, loyal, merciful, and fiercely protective of his friend. He knew he couldn't carry the ring, so he carried Frodo in his arms. In the end, Frodo failed. He failed in his mission and succumbed to corruption of the ring. But Sam never failed. Without him Frodo wouldn't have even made it to Mount Doom. He speech at the end of The Two Towers always gets me. "There's some good in this world...and it's worth fighting for."

[@zmanmovies]

I find myself returning again and again to this video. Well done capturing these thoughts about optimism with this video!

[@BBB_bbb_BBB]

I've always laughed at how when I watch sad scenes in movies I've never cried, even as a kid watching Old Yeller. But I get very blubbery when it comes to scenes of people talking about hope or goodness for some reason. Sam carrying Frodo turned me into a mess. But the worst series for this because it is all about undying optimism in a world of evil is One Piece. There is one character where even as it is dying off it starts thanking everyone for the journey they've been on together I almost had to call in sick to work I was so worked up over it.

[@FEEonline]

Same

[@anthonychesery3841]

The out of frame series help me see a different perspective in much of the media I consumed. That I could not be more grateful thank you.

[@anamateurelf610]

I'm going to miss this series. On a more optimistic note, I expect you to do more of something even better the future. I also love Second Hand Lions, thank you for confirming that it was not, in fact, a fever dream. Now I'm going to see if I can track it down and give it a rewatch. God bless.

[@1Xaria]

This is all very true. I have found that many people grow to mistake maturity for complacency. Complacency in negativity. It can seem naive to be optimistic, but for the practical among us, it is a determination. Determination to be good, to hope, and that things will be better or we'll make them better. It's having this determination along with integrity that makes heroes like Superman so beloved and great. One quote I thought would be right at home in this video: "If you look for the light, you can often find it. But if you look for the dark, it is all you will ever see." - Uncle Iroh - Legend of Korra

[@466chalk]

The night is dark, and full of terrors. Time to bring and extra torch!

[@cjperry2731]

"..second to last episode.." Me, in despair..

[@FEEonline]

[@theobserver7690]

15:16 That was so powerful that I heard the pause in his voice cuz he really felt what he was saying. Great acting

[@etherealceleste]

Optimism is not seeing the silver lining in every cloud, it is knowing that the cloud will be life sustenance for millions of plants and animals.

[@WestonCarron]

I love all these movies,but one of the best films I’ve ever seen when it comes to never giving up hope is the Shawshank Redemption.You feel all the emotions and despair that Andy goes through.And he never gives up hope.It’s truly one of the best examples of being optimistic in the worse condition.And has one of the best endings I’ve ever seen.”Hope is a good thing,maybe the best of things,and no good thing ever dies”.

[@Maxyy40]

The media is one of the many main culprits of the reason for the pessimism and depression in the world IMO.

[@Hearty1100]

Because their worldview is the "humans are a disease" type of mentality. Depopulate the Earth to save the Earth foolishness, but won't off themselves to fix the problem. Other people have to do it. Ironically, the entertainment industry and the media talking heads are filthy rich and have zero reason to really complain about life while many people are literally starving to death or dying of treatable illness. I find them very distasteful especially considering the amount of sexual abuse and scandal that surrounds the media, yet they have the chutzpah to push all this crap when they are an example of darkness of humanity they claim makes them pessimistic.

[@blackosprey2219]

Have you ever opened a history book? Fiction pales compared to reality...

[@MeatEatingVegan777]

You are absolutely right.

[@NexAngelus405]

"Pessimist by policy, optimist by temperament- it is possible to be both. How? By never taking an unnecessary chance and by minimizing the risks you can't avoid. This permits you to play out the game untroubled by the certainty of the outcome." -Robert A. Heinlein, _Time Enough for Love_

[@josemonge4604]

That was a great message. I feel kind of sad cause I like this series. Out of frame has lots of powerful and really helpful practical ideas.

[@coolturtlepies7153]

I very much needed this today. Thank you so much for this series. I’m sad it’s coming to an end, but really, thank you so much for the work you’ve put into it. If anything, you’ve at least helped me avoid becoming the nihilist it feels like I’m hard-wired to be

[@mannurse7421]

Ditto exactly

[@gunnarstromberg9086]

I wish this series was kept going somehow, but I understand it may be better to end, rather than change drastically with someone else at the helm. Thank you for the fantastically produced content!

[@AlDesentis]

Agreed, pessimism in excess is just renouncing any agency you may have. A healthy optimism is to face "whatever the weather" and remain confident in your ability to keep yourself in control of your own actions and thoughts.

[@Darkasasin80]

Thank you for reminding me of Secondhand Lions! I completely forgot about that movie but I loved it as a kid. I'm definitely going to watch it again.

[@somerandomname75]

I know it's oft-repeated, but this quote from Berserk is one I love, and feel like it resonates with so many: "You're going to be alright. You just stumbled on the side of the road. It means nothing. Your goal lies far beyond this, doesn't it? You'll walk again soon." -Guts

[@cjperry2731]

".. I'd argue that the most important hero if the Lord of the Rings is Sam.." *Micheal Scott "THANK YOU!" gif*

[@mesiagamer5217]

He's the main reason Frodo was able to keep going a genuine friend that stuck by him up until the end.

[@thant0s]

It's like picking at a wound, realizing how tragically rare hope is in media these days and why one gets absolutely starved for those stories.

[@DG-mk7kd]

"We all know the world is full of chance and anarchy so yes it's true to life for characters to die randomly but news flash, the genre's called fantasy It's meant to be unrealistic" -Tolkien probably

[@Blaze-wx8li]

I'm going to miss this series so much!!! Thank you for taking the time to impart all this wisdom thru these videos, guiding people to a better outlook on life, and a deeper appreciation of the media, messages, and art.

[@OntheOtherHandVideos]

I keep thinking Out of Frame has hit on the best themes and movies, and then you just keep one up-ing yourself. 11/10!

[@shragamildiner8472]

Out of frame has got to be my favourite series on KZbin. I'm sad to see it go, and salute you for the inspiration you've given me and many others. I'm looking forward to the last episode

[@rainbowunicornnun]

I've always really appreciated the optimism at the end of your videos, no matter the content matter. I've always left your videos feeling more hopeful, feeling a sense of relief, feeling content...feeling like I'm looking at the world around me differently each time. Re-evaluating what I think and feel and believe about current issues in the world, about certain people, and about myself. I have had my mind changed on occasion. I look forward to the last OOF video, and I can't wait to go back to the start and rewatch all the videos after 🙂

[@benjaminthibieroz4155]

I love dark stories. Now what's the best one have in common? There's always a glimpse of hope, peace and beauty among the gritty, bleak black world. Dark bring the most excruciating struggles, but only the possibility of success make us root for the characters who face the challenge. Excess of positivism or pessimism actually lead to the same result: death of the action and denial of Change. Which are childish characteristics. Accept the worst, hope for the best, but most important: try working for it.

[@zuchyuk3567]

There is so much beautiful truth to this video. Thank you for this

[@TheMichaelMove]

Entertainment is rarely interesting without conflict. But it’s gotten out of hand. Villains are now heroes and vice versa. The industry, like society in many ways, is upside down.

[@Hearty1100]

It's so edgy I need to wear my cut proof gloves when I watch tv

[@TheMichaelMove]

@@Hearty1100 edgy I can take. Anti-life not so much

[@matityaloran9157]

6:28 “Optimism when not naïve is the height of bravery” Dr. Jordan Peterson

[@blackosprey2219]

Says him. He's spiraled into bitterness and pessimism in the last few years too.

[@thrak2307]

Every time, I watch one of your video, I have some chills. I will miss your show. Love for your next journey :)

[@thejohnchambers]

This video is everything I needed right now... I've recently been having a lot of self-doubt about my own personality, I feel like I'm often TOO optimistic and whimsical, and I'm embarrassed because I feel like I SHOULD be more serious and realistic. It's kinda hard to have conversations with other men who are so plain and cut-and-dry, and that has fueled my self--doubt. But understanding this, that optimism is arguably MORE mature than pessimism or even realism, has given me a lot more confidence. So thank you :)

[@isaacalvarez8097]

Thank you all my life I have been a very optimistic person but lately I've been turning cynical because everything that has been going on around me but thanks you have rekindled my optimism thank you.

[@s.q.10-e66]

I love Second Hand Lions. Also, I have always considered myself to be a "Realistic Optimist". Sure, things may be tough and there are trials, but through hard work, and hope, everything will turn out alright.

[@flamingmoe1805]

I gotta say I'm going to miss this channel... and I'm a pessimist. An inspiring channel that has pushed me to the side of good. Best wishes on your future endeavors

[@michaelman957]

I am very, very grateful you're pushing back against nihilism and the cult of "It's all bad" and calling it out for what it is.

[@hitandruncommentor]

Nihilism misses the point. Yes everything matters equally, that means everything matters unless you place yourself high than you should. That means there is no wrong choice in saying one thing matters more than another.

[@KerbalFacile]

This series is not just my favorite from this channel, it’s also one of the important and necessary series I show my son to help him sanely navigate the world (and online content, mostly).

[@alegeom.3151]

I'll miss you mate, Out of frame was and is remarkable. One of the regular comforts I've been able to enjoy. Looking forward to having one last shot at these.

[@wompa70]

I’m currently watching the series Eureka. It’s chock full of hope and optimism. Even as some of the main characters through the series die. Sometimes more than once. The characters lean on each other. The series ran from 2006-2012. Dark and gritty was popular. But Eureka and it’s partner show “Warehouse 13” were not.

[@filmandfirearms]

If you want to know which outlook is the more mature, read some accounts by people who have been through things more horrible than almost any of us can imagine. Audie Murphy lost both his parents when he was young and had to take care of a massive family by himself. He joined the army for WW2, and almost all of his friends in the army were killed. He himself was wounded was 3 times. Yet, despite all of that, he was never a strong pessimist. He wasn't always optimistic, but that's just because he was human. However, he always maintained a generally positive outlook on the world and on the people in it. Same goes for the people who lived through the 1944 Warsaw uprising. I can't imagine the trauma it would inflict on someone to be dodging bullets carrying boxes of ammo, while watching people die right in front of you, when you yourself are just a child, but one thing is very consistent. Trauma makes most people appreciate the good in the life, not dwell on the bad. We are so privileged to know of these things without ever having to experience them, and it's made us conceited

[@andrewkikkert3454]

Without a doubt one of your best essays and yet another reason why I am so glad I came across FEE and encourage many to watch so I can carry the discussion further. God bless.

[@noahjester8471]

I find that the stories I'm writing have the protagonist possessing an optimistic outlook, precisely because they hate something about their world. One of my protagonists has essentially lived his life inside an experimental civilization that was intended to provide a shred of hope and freedom in the face of a larger imperial civilization, that spans entire worlds connected by tunnels in spacetime, known as the Line. He's lied to, manipulated, and even cast out as a traitor after he decides to go rogue. But he did so to ensure his civilization not only survived, but lives to do something beautiful. He returns with an army, and the determination to see his home Agartha free from the control of the rulers of the Line, the Coalition.

[@julietamargenet530]

It's interesting how Sean Astin and Ke Huy Quan, who play Sam Gamgee and Waymond respectively, were both the most optimistic characters in The Goonies as well. Mike (Sean Astin) kept the whole party from giving up earlier because he believed they would find a treasure that would solve all their problems. And Data (Ke Huy Quan) being an inventor shows his readiness in the face of any situation and his belief that he would have the right tool at the moment he and his friends would need it the most. I just watched The Goonies (a film from almost 40 years ago) for the first time yesterday, and I came across your channel and this video (from 2 years ago) today. I don't believe in coincidences; I think everything happens for a reason, and God is trying to tell me something. Thank you for this, and to anyone reading this, never lose hope.

[@Captain_tiberius]

I have always found it important to be kind to strangers. It costs me only a little effort, and can make the world feel significantly brighter. it starts mall, but often kindness is infectious, if you help it spread.

[@ThePreparednessGuyOfficial]

Had a discussion about preparedness the other day and someone asked if preppers have a harder time bringing children in the world since they believe catastrophic things could happen. It was an interesting question, because they posed it as though catastrophe was a matter of belief, not reality. Preppers acknowledge the reality of bad things happening, which others ignore, and still others face in despair, but preppers look at it as a problem they can do something about. In other words, they are optimistic about the future, even though they recognize there will be disruptions. So no, they don’t have a harder time having families if that’s what they want.

[@fang4223]

Been awhile since my eyes welled up quite this hard. This was a slap on the face I really needed. I don't know how hard it's going to be trying to get back to the optimistic mindset, it feels very alien to me by now, even dedicating my life to being kind and supportive to as many people as I interact with as I can. I'm going to try though. I fell into the trap of seeing people who "ignore the issues of the world today" as lesser matured mentally. thank you.

[@gendor5199]

I love this. The saying from Secondhand Lions remind me of Death from Discworld: "Take the Universe and Grind it down to the finest powder and sieve it through the finest sieve and then SHOW me one atom of justice, one molecule of mercy. . . . There is no Justice, Just Us."

[@Jalu3]

It's hard to hold on to optimism, especially when one has experienced such sorrow and such loss, especially a loss of purpose and reason for being/living

[@NightspeakerR]

I don't know if you'll see this Out Of Frame, but tysm for making these videos, each and every other one is very informative and cheerful of positive out comes if taken and how to rewrite the bad in our lives, thank you for this adventure!

[@WhatDoesEvilMean]

The idea that anyone in the western world who isn’t suffering some unique illness or loss can say that life on earth is bad is kind of laughable. There’s never been a better time to be alive. People need to put down the super computer in their hand and seek gratitude.

[@KaosKit]

Well good! All my problems just went away because people have suffered more than me. Thanks man. The government is no longer slowly creeping into a more and more tyrannical state ever day and society isn't collapsing into moral decay all because i remembered that in some ways people had it harder than me. In fact; fathers have returned to the homes, women have stopped murdering their unborn children and the largest human trafficking enterprise to ever exist just all fixed themselves because I remembered that I have a microwave instead of having to cook over a campfire. Wowee!

[@DDDAUNTLESS]

Black Rabbit approves

[@WhatDoesEvilMean]

@@KaosKit From henceforth, we’ll be referring to you as Undead.

[@dix0n778]

Touch grass is the best term I have seen that applies to this way of thinking. Echo chambers online are a downward spiral of pessimism.

[@KaosKit]

@@WhatDoesEvilMean In response to your now removed comment: "@Ricky Lobach From henceforth, we'll be referring to you as Undead." I don't get it but at least you telling me that I have a better life than a medieval peasant has made everything in the world not a problem anymore. Thanks for magically fixing the steady societal decline into decadence and totalitarianism. Didn't think it was possible.

[@tsoliot5913]

In the immotal words of Samwise Gamgee, "boil em, mash em, stick em in a stew"

[@Dark_Peace]

Ryuko is the heroine from Kill la Kill but it's Mako's philo that always saves the day. Mako has a pure, unfiltered optimism, and always say what Ryuko needs to hear.

[@naofumi5616]

These kinds of videos and how well they have been put together are amazing. I wish they didn't have to end. You certainly have a way with how you present each video. I haven't had much motivation with my work, but these kinds of videos are important, and I could use them as inspiration. I hope one day you may end up returning. I want to point out that in the extended edition of Return of the King, while in Mordor Sam sees stars shinning through the clouds, and urges Frodo to see, saying "there was a light and beauty up there that no darkness can touch". It is a great but small moment. I'm not sure how many people would consider that moment when thinking about trying to stay optimistic. Last I heard, Tolkien considered Sam the chief hero. Frodo would have failed if not for Sam.

[@Zeero3846]

As I first imagined them, neither optimism nor pessimism were particularly extreme, but they were biases describing two sides near the middle. Now they're synonyms for what should properly be called hope and despair. While near the middle, it makes sense that there are only two biases, but at the extremes, there's room for identifying other dispositions, like naivete and willful ignorance, which I liken more to be a special form of despair.

[@katanarama1]

To me the biggest example of optimism is all might from my hero academia. The two major scenes with him Are always my go to when I need to be reminded of why it’s important to keep hope alive.

[@FriendlyNeighborhoodSnyderMan]

Now I know I say this on every single video, but I have a feeling I will until y'all break my heart and end the series. Out of Frame is BY FAR the best thing on KZbin. This is the highest and best use of the internet. I have loved this series and use it regularly to help connect difficult concepts of everything from economics, to morality, to even optimism in the mind of my kiddo. This show will be greatly missed in my household.

[@lindabeckley6382]

This video brought me to tears. Focusing on the good is a superior lifestyle!

[@thomassavidge7991]

When asked, Tolkien said Samwise was the hero of the Lord of the Rings because he held onto hope.

[@thomassavidge7991]

Dang I'm really going to miss Out of Frame. Better to go out on top than fizzle out I guess...

[@BlueRoseSteakhouse]

Excellent video as always. Have truly enjoyed this series. It will be greatly missed when it comes to a close. Good luck in your future endeavors.

[@Fyrgon]

I'm always shocked how much impact your words can have on change of my mind. I'm truly grateful for your work and this video.

[@Lorddacenshadowind]

Second to last episode???? I'm sad if your ending the series, these are really enjoyable

[@micheleflynn6705]

Sad to see you go. You have been such a great show. Your work has so helped show the power of culture and the archetype stories that are important. To help me put into words that make my arguments concise. I understand moving on to better things but know you matter. Much love

[@codyuntch4850]

I love this series so much. I'm sharing this video with my brothers in the hope that they will watch it. I hate seeing so much despair and pessimism in the world. I really rely on my belief that people are basically good, and I believe that it has helped more good to come into my life.

[@adamsmith2510]

Great video, but I'd say there's a difference between optimism and hope. Optimism is destination-focused. Hope does not pretend to know the destination. Hope is focused on the journey. Hope is here for us in the present, not oriented toward a future situation.

[@Lichcrafter]

It takes someone really special to go from movie analysis to unlocking the deeper secrets of life. Thank you for this.

[@Eli_00001]

You're one of the few that can be called wise, thank you

[@dannydex365]

All things must come to an end. I’m grateful to have my favorite Out Of Frames saved to always reference. Thank you for all of your hard work.

[@lidaconnor5725]

Thank you so much for the video! It's been ages since I've thought of Secondhand Lion! I need to watch it again.

[@trystanexul5681]

This series made pivotal difference in my outlook on life. Thanks for helping me grow to become happier and kinder while also opening my mind to a wider variety of entertainment. I’ve learnt a lot from the series and have gained the tools I need to keep pushing forward with a genuine positive outlook on the future, both mine and ours collectively as humanity. God bless.

[@Merauder777]

Second Hand Lions is one of my favorite movies, finally showed it to my fiance and dang nabbit we both choked up at a couple of parts in it!. Truly this movie is a breed apart from the majority of current films.

[@EgoEroTergum]

Your vocal demeanor is a massive part of what really makes these videos shine. When you can hear that the person speaking truly believes in what they say, then it's much easier to give it a shot and believe along with them. That's hard to do with a voice, and you pull it off beautifully. Looking forward to your final piece with FEE, and curious about what you'll do in the future. 😄👀

[@ArkenTheAmerikan]

We keep seeing negative news which the "give them the benefit of the doubt" part of me likes to believe is meant to galvanize people to act, but instead, it just makes people depressed and hopeless. Pragmatism is not the same thing as pessimism, the former looks for practical solutions while throwing out impractical ones, while the latter just throws out all solutions because they've totally given up on changing anything to begin with. And when we have a huge section of the populace which has given up on changing things, things unsurprisingly do not change, perpetuating the cycle. I've always hated doomerism/cynicism/pessimism/nihilism and this is a great explanation for why.

[@brutalnapkin1055]

Thank you for this great video, couldn't agree with you more. There is nothing I love more than seeing someone refusing to let go of hope and overcoming impossible odds.

[@shaulkramer7425]

This is one of the best things FEE has ever done. Thank you.

[@eyesyt7571]

Our adventurousness is a trait we satisfy with fantasy rather than understanding that we should be more adventurous in reality. Neither optimism nor pessimism makes logical sense, only realism. Your feelings do not affect or change reality except through you. You are the only one who can make the world better. If everyone just waits for someone else to do it, it will never happen.

[@Crick1952]

I haven't seen Second Hand Lions in years. That unlocked some childhood memories.

[@rickyratcomics]

Im glad you did Second hand lions. It isn't well known but it's always been one of my favorites. I will miss you. Thanks!

[@sislau]

This was absolutely fantastic. Couldn't look away. Thank you for your time and talent in sharing such a needful message. More people need to see this!

[@blake35745]

This series has helped me grow and think more about the world. I'm sad its going but I'm happy your heading on to new things. May God keep you in your endeavors.