Is My Life Meaningful Now? 

I struggled with confidence from being bullied in elementary school. Because of this, I found myself in a lot of abusive relationships that eventually made it worse and made me question my existence. I lived in Japan for 2 years of my life when I was a teenager, and really took it to heart when I was called chubby. I started doing Work-out DVDs in my room. I went through so many of them and eventually found Zumba. Zumba is a latin style cardio dance workout. I did Zumba everyday and saw a positive change in my health. When Zumba started to come out in local gyms, I was hesitant to try a live class when I was so used to my DVDs. Well, I tried it and fell in love. I saw people smiling and having fun together while getting their sweat on. I wanted to be that person to help people get through tough times. Zumba is an hour where you can just escaped everything, be silly, meet new people, and it is such a positive environment. I have been teaching for every local gym in my city and I couldn't be happier. I thank all my participants for making my job fun.

when I was 17 and in my first few months of university i was blinded in my left eye by a glass bottle being thrown and it smashing in my face. since then I've had many operations and procedures done and obviously it totally changed my life. I'm 23 now, graduated from uni and earned my degree, working full time as a product designer. One of the worst things that happened to me taught me so much about myself and life. It let me know how strong and determined i was, and how we should never take anything for granted. for me the meaning of life is family and friends. the people closest to me helped me pick myself back up, protected me and showed me love at my most vulnerable time.

I have done children's hair for 19 yrs. so having those kids come into you even with disability and you help them in even a small way is a purpose for me and very uplifting.

I really needed to hear this today. Right now I'm supposed to be in class, but I'm not. I'm in my bed grinding my teeth and hating myself. I hate college and I don't want to be here, but here I am nonetheless. I've been realizing lately that I need to chill the hell out. I'm not going to drop out of school but having a 4.0 is not the most important thing in my life. Stressing over making it to every single class is not the most important thing in my life. I'm having a lot of problems right now. I'm on several strong psychiatric medications; my life has spawned some hard situations recently. I have a lot going on and I've been channeling every bit of my stress and frustration etc etc into making sure I am perfect at school - but that's not meaningful to me. My grades are an empty sort of accomplishment to me. I've always done well in school but never felt like it Mattered with a capital M. I spend all my time either in class or stressed about class (bottling up all my problems and focusing instead on school), and I don't want to be like this anymore. It's frustrating and tiring. It gets me nowhere. This vid is exactly what I needed today.

#upandforward let's make it a thing c:

In a way, you helped me find the meaning in my life again by helping me cope enough to work on myself. I have a chronic medical issue that may end my life early, and I struggle with anxiety and depression, largely stemming from this. I never talked to anyone about how I felt because I felt that it wasn't their business. But because of this, I never got to find closure. When I found your channel, I wasn't in a good place. I contemplated my death endlessly, and it made me feel like life wasn't worth living. Why bother working for an end-goal I may never see? But I binge watched your videos by chance one day and then couldn't stop. Weeks of viewing went by, and slowly, your videos began to influence me. Hearing you spread positivity really changed me. You encouraged your viewers to do things for themselves, to work hard for what they want, and to focus inwardly as their priority. Be kind, be passionate, and be you. That's what I feel that you tell us constantly, and that's what I kept hearing. I took the plunge and left a job where I was surrounded by death and misery, and broke into a field I never thought I was good enough to join. And it turns out, I'm freakin' great at it. I worked on myself because of your influence. I see the potential for greatness that I have now, because of you. I was my worst enemy, but I had you telling me daily that there's definitely something to live for. Because of you, I've worked on my education, my health, and my career. I'm in a better place now than I've ever been. So thank you. Just thanks for being yourself and sharing that. And I love Yayoi Kusama. She was a big influence on me through my high school years ('02-'06), and it's good to know she's still influencing.

For me, working with children has helped to make my life meaningful. I went through a period of depression for about two years, and working at a preschool really helped to bring me out of it. At that time, I was so deeply sad and troubled, but I was so careful not to show my family that I essentially stopped showing much emotion, positive or negative. Kids are so honest with their emotions. They can't hide it well when they're tired or sad or frustrated or happy, and I found that to be so inspiring and liberating, in a way. Now, my favorite compliment to receive is that I'm easy to understand or that my emotions show clearly on my face. I like being honest like that. The act of taking care of others also helped me a lot. Kids need you. They depend on you. And when you can do something good for them or help them to do something for the very first time, that's an incredible feeling. So that's what helps me to live a meaningful life. Kids are my life.

As a budding artist and someone who shares some of the same conditions as Yayoi Kusama, her work and her as a person means a lot to me. And I'm really happy that Taylor loves her too and appreciates her at a deeper level. ☺️💞

Hi Taylor, I recently lost my aunt to depression and this vlog really spoke to me thank you. It's a heartbreaking thing but also meaningful like you said, I'm looking forward to looking into this artist 💗💗💗

"THE WALL REALLY SPEAKS TO MY INNER STRUGGLES" HAHAHA also loved the message of this video. Really made me reflect on my life. 💛

I am a person who talks to think (instead of thinking to talk). So to deal with difficult times I've started writing tiny short stories of me talking to an imaginary pirate puppet friend, and it actually helps me think through things.

To me, I think leaving the world a slightly better place than you came into it is what it means to live a meaningful life. I want my life to be filled with positivity, kindness and compassion. Keep doing your thing Taylor ^^ You inspire me to push forward with my own goals :)

Taylor you are honestly the sweetest and most down to earth person. I struggle with an anxiety disorder, but my job managing a daycare and teaching dance classes are the highlights of my life. (also finding people like you on youtube that help me unwind at the end of a long day). lots of my friends have moved away, but they help me whenever I ask. I have an amazing support system and things like these make my life meaningful. It's good to be reminded because I often doubt myself.

omg i think you're so right about how life should be meaningful and shouldn't always have happiness because the hard parts and your struggles are what really shape you right? apart from that I think your contribution to the world adds meaning to your life, like how yayoi gives us these amazing art pieces and how you make videos for us!!

Art is meant to invoke thought and feeling, so I think it's great that the exhibit was so impactful on you. I love when you have these little heart to hearts about life. I feel it shows your true feelings. I think that was great advice, Taylor. Great video ☺

Taylor I really appreciate you and your videos. I always check RU-vid to see if you've uploaded because you're my number one absolute RU-vid. We all have these thoughts about life and I'm really happy you're doing so well. These talks help me and probably many others a lot and I'm really thankful for that. Keep doing you Taylor! Love ya 💖🌷

I knew that artist because of a video that was all around that Facebook a while ago. Its pretty shocking that she even checked herself into a mental health hospital... I find it really sad how a talented person can be so empty inside! I think each of her artwork is about her anxieties and even fears... That´s what they transmit to me and even the photos of her... Thank you for taking us Taylor! Its way cool that we can even have a glimpse of the exhibition even if we don't live in Japan!

My grandpa commuted suicide 2 years ago yesterday and it was very hard for me and my family. He was very proud of me and I will continue to make him proud and have a meaningful life. That is my one goal to have a meaningful happy life. Thank you Taylor! 😘

i only knew kusamas art, but never the reasons...your video just hit me in the heart. when i was 10 i was tourned away from my home, in a new country, new language, i couldnt say goodbye to my family and friends. it took me so long time to recover, i wanted to kill myself somany times. then i found japan, and the worlds it created, movies, games, in anime, manga. all i had was these worlds. all i had was my art. and i was not good at it. but i wanted to be one of them, i wanted to create worlds that inspiers others like it inspired me and kept me alive. every step i went, i went for that. it was hard, so hard, always the hardest way. i moved to japan, and went the hardest way, the impossible way, worked and worked and worked, always knowing its "impossible". last week i applyed at square enix, knowing its "impssobile" this week i got an interview as charachter artist for a final fantasy game in shinjuku. i dunno if i get the job. its "impossible".... but damn, these impossible things feel SO DAMN GOOD once they get sooooo cloooose! and nobody can take that away. just work for it, just fight for it! who cares if its impossible?

Art is a release for me. Whenever I paint or draw I feel tons better. And to me life is meaningful when I can help people, even tho I struggle to talk to people lol😅. Glad to know you know who you are! Lots of love!!❤️💛💚💙💜

Again, amazed by how thoughtful, considerate, and insightful you are; I love the artist you portrayed in this vlog and isnt it *something* that the pain of everyday living drives/brings forth in her the genesis of art ,which subsequently briefly alleviates her pain. She needs a Rosie in her life. Great vlog!!!

Taylor, I really needed to see and hear the wise words you shared within this video. I just want to say thank you for uploading this video and sharing that artist with me. You have put a lot in perspective for me in only 15 minutes and for that, I am so thankful for being subscribed to you. For now on, I want to strive to not only have a happy life but a meaningful life.

Thank U, dear Taylor! U somehow always manage to talk about what I really need to hear at that moment! I wish there would be more people reminding us how precious every moment on Earth is and that U really need to do what makes U happy and not let others decide in Your place ...

Thanks for being positive, Taylor. I enjoy watching your vlogs, it feels like I get to tag along to really cool things. My mom loved art museums, we used to go in the summer. She passed away last month, and you've reminded me I can still enjoy those things even if they are bittersweet.

I think a important point of a meaningful life is to look back to the hard times and to realise that they were good for you. That they are part of the process of becoming who you are now. Like looking at mistakes and to be thankful for them because without them some really good thinks won't have happened. ❤

I lived a very full life, but then that life was stolen from me due to illness. Even though I'm chronically ill, I honestly believe my life is more meaningful now because it has allowed me time for people -time which normal well people don't necessarily have. It has also taught me to appreciate the little things - things which may go unnoticed in a busy life.

Taylor ! This vlog really spoke to me ! For those of us who are artist or consumers of art. It is important to have some sort of outlet or medium to express / release . I'm glad you found and are still finding yours.

your vlogs has always been an inspiration to me, Taylor! the fact that the way you treat yourself & others and the way you do everything with love and patience can make many people inspired, curious, entertained by just watching you through screens. thank you for sharing your opinions and advices to us, it such a meaning to me and others here Tay you make me want to do more with my life, i hope i can meet you one day😊❤

Thank you for sharing the work of Yayoi Kusama. I plan to do some reading on her work. I LOVE it! So happy, bright and cheerful. It always fascinates me the irony of how some of saddest people in the world (both artist and comedians), have the ability to bring so much joy to others yet can not find a way to bring joy to their own lives. So heartbreaking. I wish I could help them all.

you should wear a high waisted black circle skirt with that outfit I think it would look cute plus skirts are more comfortable during that time, atleast for me

Haha we picked up strawberries yesterday too, I've been craving them ever since our strawberry vid😂😅🍓🍓🍓

I totally feel you! I feel like people around me are always pressuring me to be "successful" just because I went to top schools. I was diagnosed with a syndrome a couple years ago, but I was too busy or stupid to really do something about it. After my last doctor check up, I decided to take things slow. And that's what I'm doing now, just breath life in, exercise more and keep myself healthy. Some people who know me but don't know my struggle just assume that I'm being lazy staying at home and not doing anything. Luckily like you and elbow san, I have my husband supporting me and giving the courage to keep doing what I want. So, keep the vlogs coming Taylor!!

I really began to have a positive outlook on life when I started noticing all the beauty around me and trying to understand everything that I would always look away from. I think letting go of fears and insecurities is a massive help, huge step but it's one of the best things you can do.

Taylor!! I love how art ignites that feeling with you I and I can relate. Being a performer I have to often remind myself that I should always see myself in the midst of preparation of a great mission, like an astronaut training to go up to space. Each tool I learn will get me a little closer to that mission so no need to prove anything or be perfect. Just work towards the mission!! I tend to be less hard on myself this way, while giving my life a great load of meaning. Thanks for the video 💕

I really really appreciate that you said there's only so much other people can do for us. For the most part, I also believe we have to be responsible for our own satisfaction in life. We can't rely on other people to find or create that for us. I think a meaningful life isn't necessarily one that is always joyful. Rather, it's one you are proud of and one that contributes to more than just yourself.

I recently started my own Vlogs and it didn't take long for people i know to find them and i had some bad comments and people trying to make me feel bad about them and telling me to stop but i won't and even though i have literally 128 subscribers i am happy and i will keep going, i just felt like your advice arrived to me in the time i needed it so Thank you tay ❤️

I love your talk time Taylor! You seems so sincere,and open up with us is so important!Cuz I think you are part of our lives too,it's weird but yeah

taylor, i love your mindset. i do really think you're such a beautiful person on the inside (and obviously on the outside). you inspire me so much and, that talk about making your life meaningful made me question things about mine too. it's funny that you made me felt the same way you felt when you saw that woman's paintings. hope you have a great day, and thank you for this. keep doing what you do, because you help us more than you think. lov you.

Wow. This was something my mum advises me too but to hear it from someone completely different and someone who doesnt know me strikes something in me. Makes me really think about it and that someone else gets me too or understands. And also, Ive watched a few of your vlogs before and honestly, you didnt strike me as someone who was this thoughtful and had such deep thoughts about life. A lot of the words you utter I truly relate to and you seem so mature and genuinely kind and happy! Ive been feeling not myself these past few years, I feel as though Ive veered off from the direction I wanted to take and ket myself go with the flow. I understand that there's only so much other people could help you with but hearing that from you was enough to really let that sink in. Ive been told this over and over but it just seem to pass over my head. Sometimes things just feel very difficult and I wonder, how do you help yourself? Thanks for this

I started watching your youtube channel back when it focused on kawaii life style and modeling a few years back, however, I wanna say how happy I am that I continued to watch and I enjoy your vlogs and videos now so much more. I love how open you are, I love how much you genuinely care about people, I love how you're improving your life by your own standards rather then living for other people like I see alot of other youtubers do. I wish you nothing but good thoughts and happy times~

It's always interesting to me when RU-vidrs have daily videos that end up being super relevant to my life. I'm taking a class at church right now, and yesterday we started out by talking about something that has recently been meaningful to us. For me it was that after traveling, being sick, and working through an injury, I was still able to go for a run yesterday and my average mile time was barely affected. I had been really depressed the last month not being able to run because I thought any training and progress I had made this year would be totally lost. When in reality my body is stronger than I give it credit for, and everything seems like it's going to work out. I think a big part of me being successful in finding meaning in my life is to have better confidence and self love. That way I don't have to spend time worrying if I'm going to fail at everything, I just have the confidence to go out and reach past my goals and into my dreams to make them reality.

omg I love taylor, what she said was so amazing and it made me so happy. YOU GO GIRL, STAY FOREVER AMAZING.

When i was 14, I had a really bad depression: i couldn't trust people or just couldn't express myself but i could draw to express myself. The thing is that at that time my family, a really religious one, was so strict with me and my siblings i would always see my big sister, who was the first one to rebel against my parents, suffer all the time, but i was young and didn't really know what to do and what was wrong or not. I remember i had to hide to draw mangas because my dad would come and throw them because it's against the religion as he says. I think it really traumatized me from religion. When i was 15, so many stuff happened my big sis even called that time "The dark time" because she was in her last year of high school and wanted to be more free but she couldn't do anything she wanted and she also suffered from depression. One day she couldn't bear it anymore and called a number for children who are maltreated and it really helped so muc. I 'm sure if she didn't do that, all of the horrible stuff my parents did would not have stopped today. She called them and it made my parents calm down. But in fact it was all my father's fault really ,only last year so much happened because of him it was horrible. I was able to help my sister to gain more freedom because i had art to express myself. At that time i would also listen to vocaloids and discovered so many artists. Their songs helped me to realize my problems and i could deal with them i'm so happy i got into these musics. Also i began twitter and i think it's what taught me the most, i could interact with people around the world and have a new look on myself. This year i'm in my second year of high school i was so scared of not being able to make friends because last year i was all alone, but this year i'm so lucky to have these classmates i was kinda distant because i thought they would treat me like everyone treated me my whole life but they were so kind it surprised me so much i wanted to cry. I'm also so glad i discovered your channel Taylor, watching your videos makes me so happy and makes me want to move forward, to do what i really want. Really thank you for doing RU-vid videos i'm so happy to be the person i am now even if i still have a long way to my goal.

Just came home from the Infinity Mirrors exhibition here in Seattle (luckily got tickets since it was the last day and has been super popular). I watched this video back when it was posted and it piqued my interest in Yayoi Kusama and her unique art. I really appreciate how you reflected on the exhibition and opened up about your own life/thoughts and extended that dialogue to your viewers. Anyways just wanted to say thank you and sending good vibes your way girl!

hey Taylor, just wanted to say how much I appreciate your vlogs. When I come home at night after a long working day it totally chills me out! keep up the good work!

Thanks for this little pep talk today Taylor, I was actually thinking along these same lines recently! I'm going to try to motivate myself to do something meaningful each day (or at least 6 days out of the week 😛) so that I can start making progress on the things that are important to me or the things I have been pushing off. Love you Taylor, as always looking forward to your next video! 💕

I really needed this right now. I'm at a stage in my life where I don't really know what I'm doing with my life and I was struggling to find some purpose. But after seeing this video, It's really made me realize that all this struggling and hardship is better for me in the long run. Not only can I enjoy the more fun parts in my life, but I can grow and learn from the downfalls.

it's so nice to hear you talk with such passion about what you're doing on youtube, it inspires to me to go out there and achieve the things i dream about! thank you taylor!! ❤️

Love you Taylor!!!!💗 thank you for always encouraging you subscribers!!! I am really thankful to have your vids and always look forward to them because I love seeing you be happy and whenever it's a lowsy day I am always happy to have your video to watch!!💗 THANK YOU FOR BEING A RU-vidR!!!!!!!😭💗💗✨💕

Oh boy. My mental illness has been an on going battle. When i was first diagnosed with major depression and anxiety four years ago i was baker acted and then again the next month. That was my rock bottom. Since then ive dealt with abuse from an untreated bipolar parent, ive been cheated on and used by my boyfriend of two years while still dealing with my mental illness and its still not as bad as being put into a mental hospital twice. Sometimes life can suck lol but i know it cant be as bad as being so close to death and being forced into a mental hospital. I always look at that situation and know that because i went through that, i can get through anything. I am so proud of myself because I'm still moving forward regardless of my past. So to anyone who is reading this that suffers from any mental illness or disability, i just want you to know that you are amazing and don't ever let your disability/disorder hold you back, you can do anything. ⭐️

Honestly I don't think you're going downhill. I can see your getting happier as the days go on and yeah you have bad days but you seem so true to yourself. And I love when you sit and really talk and give advice and just discuss meaningful conversations. Love you!

Been binging on your videos for 3 days now, watching the half of it I guess.. I suffer with depression and anxiety (taking medication and seeing a therapist). Want to just say thank you for your content.. don't know why but it brings me so much comfort and joy! Now I can't say my life is meaningful but I wish I will find some meaning to it someday.. Thanks again for the videos and good luck with the channel!

Aha, I don't know what will make my life meaningful in that sense, things I'm passionate only comes in a good mood- "excited, energic, ambitious," but they become full of hopelessness once I get "depress, " and the cycle continues! If it weren't for these mood swings, I would put everything into achieving my passions instead of only some of it.

taylor, i started watching your videos before your daily vlogs, before your hair tutorials, maybe right after your room tour. i've really enjoyed how much you've grown as a personal and how much you share with us (tmis included HAHAH). what i wanted to say is thank you for being you and for finding what means the best to you. i'm yet to find that path at 18. :)

you're the best youtuber i have ever seen in my life. i love you Taylor!! you're giving me energy

taytay im glad you make your videos because when I come home stressed and ready to unwind I get on my pjs and watch yours and sharlas channel. It is just nice to get lost in your guys lil world for a few minutes and chill. As for your question at the end of the vid, meditating and yoga have really helped me with my depression and accepting things as well as Buddhism. Ive had a lot of traumatic things happen in my life in a short period of time and it reall messed with me but applying Buddhist beliefs to my mindset has really turned my life around. Im still struggling but I feel like without it I wouldnt be here. I guess you can say it is to me what art is for Yayoi Kusama.

Thank you for this video, Taylor! You never stop inspiring people and myself included! I love your videos and I just adore how you help motivate, inspire and light up our days with them! Thank you so so much for telling us to go out there and find our passions and meaning of life! Much love! 💕

You know when I first got into your channel (in December) I never had the slightest bit of thinking that you would inspire me so much. I thank you for that! As an introvert, I struggles lots with expressing myself and would always be afraid that I would get judged if I get super hyper (which I am at times). But you seriously don't get faded with mean comments. I thank you for being a part of my life 😘❤️💛

Good for you Taylor! Love seeing you so happy. I also love seeing you grow and develop through your vlogs - you're becoming such a confident, relaxed, vibrant and happy person, it's a delight to watch! Can't wait to see where life takes you. Mwah x

I needed this Taylor! thank you! I've come to the point in my life where I have everything I need and I'm no longer fighting for things. but now that I'm not fighting I'm struggling with what I should do with my life. but I'm working really hard at trying new things and finding what I like. right now I am not sure what my meaning but maybe that is what life is supposed to be about: finding meaning

great talk tay :) so glad you went to her exhibit. art is definitely my outlet but I've been letting my art job overtake my personal art time. this does inspire me to get back at it and maybe even start doing RU-vid videos again about it. thanks Taylor!

I really needed to watch this video because it inspired me. I had never heard of Yayoi Kusama before and I really enjoyed seeing some of her artwork through your video. I feel like your discussion of a happy or meaningful life really hit home and got me thinking about what I could be doing better. Thank you for this video, Taylor. I just loved everything you shared and talked about.

Ooh I love her art. It's so colorful and now with the background you gave of her more meaningful.

To me living a full life is doing everything I want to do and constantly improving. I used to be so scared of failure that I wouldn't try anything new but I have learned it's better to try and fail then to never try at all. Failure is the only way to learn and get better. Thank you for making such inspiring videos Tay:)

awh, it's not only you that is thankful, but we are too. Think about it you always encourage us and make sure you vlog for us, we really appreciate it! so it's kind of coming from two sides! so I really appreciate you giving us basically life lessons (sometimes)

you were so full of good energy, so pumped up and then, "-my camera just died" 😂😂😂 im srry it was amazing I think Yayoi Kusuma is such an inspirational character wow, and I had no idea she existed, I'm really glad you shared her!! The concept of "doing things to the point of obliteration" is so intriguing, such a physical method of release, it's really cool. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, man, i'm glad you're exploring yourself and finding comfort with where you are. You're doing great! 🌸

total tmi but the last times you said you're going through that time of the month I was too. We're like menstruation twinning

A meaningful life to me means doing what makes YOU happy and not worrying about what others think

After i heared that my Sisters died , i was really down and i got into depression. But i found you Taylor on RU-vid and you inspiried me with your life. I have been watching you every day and it mades me happy , you mean something like a big sister to me ❤ You made me enjoying my life.

I cried when you were talking about depression and meaningful life omg 💕

I think this may get lost in the comments, but this video really struck me in a positive way and it made me emotional.

This was such a great video! I especially loved what you talked about in the end. I actually had a somewhat similar situation to you where I was modeling in Tokyo and was actually there just a couple months ago (saw that advertising of Kasuma-san's exhibit and really wanted to go!), but I've decided that there's other more important things that I want to pursue. Modeling is amazing and can be an incredible creative outlet, but it really does lose some luster when it's jobs or companies that you don't much care for and that they don't really include you in the creative process. I do RU-vid now too and it has totally changed my life in so many amazing ways, as well as working on an acting career. It's so amazing to be a creator and work on what you love. You're a great inspiration. Keep up the awesome work!

This video was so lovely. I've been having a really busy time at University and not been able to watch much on RU-vid lately but everytime I come on I find myself just binge-watching your videos as you always make me smile and you are so down to earth. I hope you manage to maintain the happiness and meaningfulness your life is like now!

When you mentioned the overalls with that outfit I thought "Taylor almost looked like a minion!! " >< Hehehe! Great vid 💕

im glad you are happier now Tay ,your videos always leave me stress free and happy ,im glad i get to see you everyday ♥

Listening to you talk about having a meaningful life especially what you said about how all the hard times are also included in that because we learn from them, it really helped me. Recently i have been going through a rough time and i just think 'oh why is this happening to me i never did anything wrong to anyone'. But when you said that, it make me realise that life isnt just about being happy or the happy times, the difficult times are equally meaningful cause they help shape us as people. Ive always thought the meaning of life was to be happy but that isnt always possible so now i think the meaning of life is to live. To actually be alive and experience all these things, the good and the bad. (btw sorry for my english hope it is still understandable)

LOVE AND ART is the meaning of my life!!! I used to be lost until i started creating houses, cities, worlds and characters inside of me. you know like writers do? it makes me wonder if we are all inside someone else's head. i want to get good at drawing and animation to share the worlds inside of me!! i also find meaning in making other's happier! even when I don't make art I think it's enough to be happy and kind

So jealous you could make it to Kusama's exhibit! thank you for taking us there with youuu it looks beautiful

You are now a role model. Your a model in more than one way and your amazing. Keep up what your doing and thank you for providing videos that invoke meaningful thoughts and inspiring perspectives. So much love for you 💖💖💖

I think after all being happy is so hard, sometimes everything goes wrong, people are mean and you seem to have no luck for while, I think thats why today I apreciate anything that makes me happy, literally, a friend, my cat, my hobbies, and always ALWAYS keep on dreaming, having goals, despite what others think, enjoy life and apreciate the little moments.

I've suffered, I lost my sister nearly 2 years ago, I tried to revive her but couldn't. I have a love for foreign languages and cultures, I speak 7 languages other than my native English. I have had a passion for teaching since I was a child. I've taught in Taiwan and Thailand and now, in 11 days, I leave the UK again to Japan to teach English as a foreign language.

I think that a meaningful life is when you have a goal set for yourself, but you're not only thinking about how things are gonna be when you achieve it but geniunely enjoying the long road that you gotta walk to get there ♥

you have no idea how much I needed to hear this today, I just made a minor career change that involves saying goodbye to a part of my job that I really liked. Your talk helped a little so thankyou

I don't know what those people who thought you 'were going downhill' were watching because I always watch your videos and I feel that even in just this last year I can feel that you enjoy what you are doing even more now. Your genuine love and commitment for your viewers comes across through the camera~ Thank you~

Thank you for this video Taylor, it's really thought-provoking and I'm so glad you're able to have this perspective for your own life. I've been holding myself back all my life due to various mental health problems but I'm in a place where I'm starting to be able to overcome these things and every time I manage to create something, it heals me profoundly. I decided today that I'm going to start digital and IRL drawing again and I'm really excited as to where this could take me. Thank you again, you helped me to push to make this change and I'm so grateful. Lots of love! Xxxxxx

You'd look like a minion if you wore the yellow turtleneck with overalls 😂👀

Thank you for this video Taylor, I love Yayoi Kusama's work so I was very happy to get a glimpse of this exposition through your vlog! Concerning what you asked, in the future I really wish to be able to help people and have a meaningful job that could bring people from different countries and culture together. I'm trying to get there by joining volunteering associations for now but I hope I will be able to do much more in the future and help a broader range of people

I just cried watching this video. thank you so much for your words, you are amazing ♡

Right now I can't say what exactly gives meaning to my whole life, I'm just taking every day as it comes. I have a few wishes for the future (mainly traveling) but really it's just about taking those first steps to get myself there which is super daunting! I draw a lot as well which either works for me or against me, so I guess right now I'm working towards a better outlook on everyday life ☺️

Yay Taylor keep creating this amazing content!! It's really inspiring to hear you talk about "real" topics and I am really loving how you don't sugar coat your life ! ❤❤

I've gone through a lot of shitty things n some times just getting out of bed seems difficult. But, jounalling has helped me so much. Writing down my thoughts, drawing, even just making lists in a notebook can calm me down & put my mind at ease. If you need a way to let your thoughts out without the anxiety of telling someone, it's a great way to get things off your chest. 💕

A meaningful life for me... Doing the things you enjoy, working hard to show yourself you can, not just for other people and looking after yourself and others in the process. Art is so important to me and it's been really hard to break away from the stigma that it's not important, that my art isn't important or worth my time. To just keep doing what I enjoy when there are so many other 'important' things... heavy stuff. Nice work Tay on encouraging this ^.^

Hey Taylor, your vlogs are very meaningful to me. Especially when it's an inspiring episode of your life like this one. Loved every second of it! Always happy when I get a notification on my phone, then I get home after work and first thing I do is watch your vlog. So thank you. :) xoxo

when im older I wanna be someone who makes a difference in someones life. I'd like to make people happy with what I do and i wanna help them.

Thank you, you always give me so much mostivion Taylor. idk if I would be as happy with my life as I am now without you. You mean so much to me and I really don't know what I could do to thank you for helping me over come things in my life and just be a better person. you are such an inspiration to me. Im so emotional thinking about you right now I'm crying.Thank you so much.

I was rewatching this vlog today, cause I really felt like it, after having seen Kusama-san's exhibition here in Seattle just a couple months ago. She's been one of my favorite artists since I was a child, and this was the very first time that I was able to see any of her work in person. I fell a part crying in the rooms(especially the pumpkins). I suffer from severe depression, anxiety, and multiple forms of PTSD(majority of it being rape trauma), and I have always felt her work on a very spiritual, personal level. I'm really grateful that I saw her work, and I happy for you that you got to see it! Anyway, just wanted to input that, after having seen her work, myself. ^.^

Im very happy you brought up the topic of depression . That is my everyday struggle . I don't open up to much people but one time i did and this person gave me the advice to take out my depression and express myself thru my art . with is creating videos . just thought id share that . and honestly making videos does numb the feelings away .

love you taylor~ this is the first time being so early haha also what is meaningful life to me at the moment is being able to travel to new places, eating delicious food and being able to spend time with those I love ♡

Love the talk in the end! Its really inspiring, and it really makes a difference to know that you love what you do and that you are happy! Thanks for another great video:D

You are so inspiring Taylor! I really enjoy your vlogs because they are so genuine and funny. Thank you for doing what you do and for being such an amazing youtuber! Love xx