I'm watching this at a September of 2018. It's not even Christmas. Putting his entertaining stories aside, I was emotionally moved when he said that not all people are happy in their life, that many people are facing struggles and adversities. I cried when he said that he's not going to say that it will all get better, that it might get worse, and that instead, he congratulates us for making it this far. John, thank you very much. It might not be Christmas, but your message is timeless. I love you.
Human... Hu.. man... Hhhhhuuuuummmaaaannnnn. Human? John MacLean isn't anything remotely close to a human in the slightest. They clearly are some sort of sinccubus bloodchild of the Eldridge oaths, crossed with a frozen lake dryad. CLEARLY.
bitch when I saw that this was an 11 minute long filum of John sitting in the armchair of wisdom I STRAPPED. MY. SELF. IN. for my life to be changed but honestly my wig already flew off as soon as he said "today is the 25th of dezember." Like I was not prepared to be shook to my absolute CORE before this new year, my negative energy has been cleansed and 2018 is going to be the best year of my life, it's not even a question anymore.
I struggle a lot with many issues and I spent the end of Christmas Day alone crying in my car. This. This helped. I don’t think I’ve seen anyone admit how dark the holidays can be. So thank you.
Aprilia Lah-Anyane-Bailey I have a cousin I'm very close with have a stillborn Christmas Day. We were both pregnant, with boys, at the same time. She was due Christmas time, I was due in May. And when it happened, it was so devastating for all of us. But especially her. That was 10 years ago this past Christmas, and she still can't shake it. She decorates and buys gifts and cooks Christmas dinner. But her hearts not there. She hates Christmas. I wish I would've been subscribed at Christmas, I would've shown her this.
Addy White I’m sorry to hear about this but as long as you understand and you’re there with her then I’m sure she’ll have all the support she needs to carry on. I hope next Christmas goes better for her I really do.
a designated day to be happy is a strange thing, and when we can't feel it and it carries on all around us it can make us feel more isolated, reckoning with something that won't salute us very sweet of John to congratulate us on getting this far. if it won't salute us i think we can do the saluting, salute our sad, salute everyone's happy and sad. even when i feel intense joys i often find them overwhelming. crying happens most days. what a thing! to be part of the overwhelming human lot. to be here with you all and not all those other ones who were there, and the ones yet to come.
i’m crying, wrapped up in my covers. i am going through so much right now, and i stumbled across you the other day. in the short time i have watched you, i truly have appreciated it. you’ve calmed me down, and your words here have made at ease. thank you john, from the bottom of my heart.
"imagine if I had been proved wrong and he did exist, I would have been in the wrong which is a sensation I have yet to experience" your delivery when you speak is absolutely perfect! Thank you so much for this message, I really needed to hear it. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones, I hope it's filled with health and happiness ❤️ Also, that drink pour was everythinggggggggg!
„Congratulations on making it so far“ - what a new and beautiful sight on my struggles these days! Thank you so much for this! Love and respect from Germany
I imagine if you really were an ancient being, all of the images of the ancient goddesses would have been made in your likeness. You look timeless and ethereal like a goddess.
John Maclean is possibly unconsciously teaching us all how to be classy and how to sound superiorly eloquent. It happens to be working exceptionally well.
I moved out of my unsupportive home around this time, I wish I wouldve heard these words then. However, now I live in a beautiful world of support, community, love, and communication. Thank you for all your words, I'm eternally grateful John. ❤❤❤
I wish I saw this last year right after my baby boy died in December 22 2017. I wish I had this message of hope for change and opportunity for good. Even in a time of bereavement, I should have hope. Maybe I will celebrate Christmas this year with my family and do so in honor of my son in heaven.
John, I'm a 47 year old gay man who lives in Windsor, Ontario, in Canada. I do not wear makeup, nor would I consider myself feminine in most ways. However, I do find you fascinating to watch, and I want you to know that you truly bring light into other peoples lives. Thank you for that, and kindly continue what you are doing. You are a joy, and you are doing more good in the world than you may realize. Happy Christmas to you.
Where did John get that dress? I want it. I don't know where I would wear it, but I want it. John is the the most feminine person, I have ever seen other than my Mother.
John, i have no words. This year i've been dealing with severe anxiety and depression. It has affect my job, my studies, my relationship with my family and even though im going to therapy, this one is not working, at least not yet. I am a musician, i go to a music university here and because of this problem i had to drop the semester because, thanks to anxiety, im not able to leave the house for so long. This year has been bad, i'm always sick and i always feel like i want to die... But there are just a few little things that help me distract my mind and one of those is RU-vid. You are the greatest discovery i have made in RU-vid in my life. You have changed my perception of make up and you make me wanna study make up even more everyday. Your words in this fillum brought tears to my eyes. Yes, this is temporary, i know i will get better and i'll be able to move on with my life and studies. Tomorrow is my birthday and i think i feel a lot better now to enjoy it. All i can say now is thank you. Thank you John for everything. I feel so good in this comunity with you and i hope to keep seeing you for long. Once again Thank you and sorry for my bad english, is not my native language. Love.
Happy birthday!!! Like John said, you are not alone and everything is temporary. Bad and good. Congrats for making this far and best wishes for the new year! Oh and your English is perfect. Better than most native English speakers.
You just saved my Christmas day...My mother left me defeated as she called me a "fat hore" and a "mistake".... But your words and your voice sooth my feelings... I would love to have a friend like you....Thank you so much....I can relate to everything you say.... You saved my frickin day....my frickin day...❤💕🎅🏼👑
J-Hope you enjoy our Fandom when someone puts you down, it speaks volumes of their insecurities and fears, and absolutely nothing about you. Never let anyone dull your sparkle. Enjoy the rest of the holiday season and be kind to yourself x
Oh, I am so sorry that you were told unloving things, terrible things. The world as you know is a very big place, and I believe you have yet to meet those people who will love and respect you exactly as you are. I share John’s sentiment of congratulations on making it this far - and that all of this is temporary. Take care of you. Much love from afar. ❤️
John, you are a true ICON! I couldn't see this film soon enough. It is wonderful to hear your view points, about your childhood. Your personality and beauty give me life. Thank you for letting us view and share your greatness! Merry Christmas!!!!
I thank you for the wise words, Lord Maclean. Please do replenish your supply of wine, we might need it to drown the sorrows of the day to come and to celebrate the joys of life!
Its already August 2018. I may be late. But i felt your message. I am enlightened. Cannot believe a fillum like this can inspire me and enlighten me. Everything is temporary. Thank you
Hey John, I watched this video 3 years ago at such a rough time in my life. I had no friends, and my family and I were going through some traumatic times. Looking back now, thanks for your words, as what I felt like would last forever were indeed only temporary. I'm in a better place now from where I was 3 years ago, my family is fine now too. For anyone going through some rough times right now, know that it is indeed temporary.
It warms my heart to hear you talking about your sister. I have a younger brother myself who I am very close to. And I miss him all the more hearing a brother speaking so fondly of his sister.
Just got new (stronger)depression medication and I saw this in my recommendations... I cried my eyes out when u said congratulations for coming this far. Everything is temporary. Thank you so much!
@@indiafox5786 thank you !! It's going much better. I even have a boyfriend that supports my journey and always tries to keep my spirit up. Thanks to him I got lighter medication. I'm finally seeing the brighter side of life
@@baby28girl That's so wonderful to hear!! My husband has always helped me through getting my medicine adjusted and has always been understanding. People don't realize how helpful it can be to just have someone beside them. 🖤🖤🖤
Watching this mid 2018 and it still rings true. I really needed to hear that what I feel now is temporary, because one of my friends passed away a week ago and I really feel so awful and I hurt so much, and I miss him. But I feel a bit better now, thanks John ❤
Isn't it so true? I am reading this 1/15/19 and I really needed to watch and hear those words of motivation so much. Everything is permanent. It will get better. I need to believe that so much and will. Think positive.
Thank you, John. I needed this today. I've spent the last three days in bed, depressed, and feeling terrible. Your message put things into perspective for me.
Where have you been all my life? I have been watching your videos nonstop. Thank you John Maclean! For spreading your wisdom and kind words. I will spread them with you. ❤️
Well, now I'm crying. Only one as you can speak so gracefully and with such greatness and responsibility. Thank you John, immense love and respect to you. This will be my new go-to pep talk, Christmas or not.
When I first started watching his videos I found his eyes somewhat piercing and unfortunately intimidating. Now after a while of watching him I find such sincerity and comfort in his eyes when he speaks. With some RU-vidrs you just don't really feel anything while looking right at them. Thank you John for being so genuine. It is more appreciated than you know.
thank you for creating a community for those of us who may not have the best times during the holidays ( many shitty and abusive people only get more intense when the anxiety of a holiday or big event comes around) because despite my feelings towards Christmas I still truly hope everyone else can have a day full of love and happiness regardless of your religion, family life or financial situation merry Christmas to you and yours (:
You are one of my best discoveries for 2017. Thank you for being such a remarkable human being. Thank you for this message. You are so beautiful inside and out. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, John! xoxo
6:39 ~ my favorite thing to say when someone asks how I am. Thank you for your message of the ebb and flow of life. The year hasn't been good to many of us. But some of us survived it. Thank you , John, for being one of the highlights of my year. May you continue to DO. ❤💋
I come back and watch this every year. If not multiple times a year. So refreshing. Spoken straight from the heart and everything everyone needs to hear.
Deborah Walker lol I tried to reenact it whilst using the water dispenser on my fridge door.. I knew the moment I missed the glass and the water was going on the floor that I had neither the refinement nor the finesse to pull it off in the same manner as John displayed whilst pouring that beverage 😂😂 I am not worthy...
How can you be so dead yet full of life at the same time? The voice, the smile, the eyes...in contrast to the back from the grave exterior. Love your kind words!
The lyrics of Marilyn Manson are greatly underestimated by society, when they are an expert work of wordsmithrery and poetry. It is also misjudged the level of pressure and rememberence of tough times that Christmas brings. Thank you for the emphasis on gratitude for small victories and the potential for change along with the importance of small acts of self care. Impermanence lacks security, but it also brings hope.
My very best friend in this realm passed away this past Christmas day. I will never like Christmas again. She took my heart with her. John MacLean...you are the reason I keep moving on.
It's Lunar New Year here, so I am watching this for (probably) the 124th time since it was first uploaded. Arguably, this is one of John's most important, poignant, and helpful films. Thank you.
Lmao I've never seen a comment section as polite as this one. It's like everyone is sipping tea while writing their comments xD. Love you John you're very talented! I really love your makeup techniques/tips It's different from what Im used to seeing on YTB lately! You somehow remind me of myself, the ideas you have and just your way of thinking in general resembles mine a lot. Im just happy to have found someone with the passion and a similar thinking to mine. Keep up the good work Im wishing you all the success you deserve ♥
I am literally sipping on some green tea with lemon in Australia while watching this. This message is better than Queen 👑 Elizabeth's Christmas message. How dignified and eloquent she is.
You’re amazing, and you never fail to impress me in any of the videos of you I’ve watched so far. This one particularly, because you truly exhibited what a beautiful and compassionate heart you have. (and all along you’ve had me conveyor didn’t even have one) I love you, Lord Maclean.❤️ I wish you nothing but happiness and success in all your endeavors.
John getting dress in that dress!!! Where did John get that dress? I want it. I don't know where I would wear it, but I want it. John is the the most feminine person, I have ever seen other than my Mother.
Well spoken with such unfathomed sincerity and kindness, Thank you from the depth of my being for being a force of nature, and reminding me that all things here are finite and nothing of utter misery will ever attain any infamy, Thank you, Stay Strong Stay True, A friend. Sam from Alaska.
Where did John get that dress? I want it. I don't know where I would wear it, but I want it. John is the the most feminine person, I have ever seen other than my Mother.
Whenever I need to write a university assignment, it helps me so much to watch one of your videos. I seem to absorb your refined way of speaking and relay it into my works after watching you!
That’s next years Alternative Christmas Message sorted out then. John, there is no one else on planet earth quite like you. What a treat that was and your words are wise ones. Merry Christmas. You look beautiful. 💋
