it's okay to be a little broken. 

A reminder to myself, a reminder to anyone going through something. I know this video is coming out of left field.. especially compared to everything else I've made on this channel. I wanted to make something that felt true and raw to the moments I had in Iceland, I hope that translated in this piece. I love you all, thanks for allowing me to share stories that mean something to me, you have no idea how grateful I am to that. ❤

It's ok to be the best creator out there bro. Congratulations 🙌

touched, "true friendship and memories can't be broken, but it's ok to be a little broken in your life"

Dude that was unbelievable. Super brave of you for putting yourself out there and I'm so proud that you are using your video talent to help the world and other people. That's something I wish I could see from more creators. Well done bro!!

This is so different from your other videos but I LOVE it! The realness and personality behind this shows through. Also tight that you kept the long shots and let cinematography take the stage on this one, these visuals are amazing!! Keep branching out and crushing everything you make man 🙏

So emotional man. I just want to thank you, for all the mood, inspiration and feelings that you share. You are a big part why I started with my videos.

JR! This is so incredibly moving and honest. It's hard to come across experiential content on youtube that is both cinematically stunning and powerful. Congratulations on creating one of your best films and being vulnerable on a very intimidating platform. Way to go, brother, you crushed it!

You don’t make videos, you make art. I’m always excited seeing what you create

Wow I don’t think I’ve ever been this touched by a video before. I actually felt my heart slow down as I became immersed in the video. I’ve definitely experienced depression in my early years of high school but when I picked up a camera, all the amazing memories that came with it inspired me to pursue something greater. Honestly one of the videos I’ll keep closest in my heart. You’re absolutely amazing JR ❤️

Refreshing to see a piece of film that’s so open and vulnerable from a top creator like yourself. Great work man, appreciate all that went into this one and the message behind it 🙌🏼

This was incredibly beautiful JR

This is so beautiful, full of emotions. This is art! Love how instead of an Iceland 2.0 you focused on the personalities and memories and used the beautiful landscapes for imagery and emotion rather than making it the sole focus of the video. Amazing. Thank you for making this video.

JR, this is incredible. No fancy transitions but still undeniable your vision and style. Your talents amaze me every time I watch one of your videos. This video needs some serious love.

JR... thank you. Things have been very difficult for a while now & it can be hard to bring things up like this. Thank you for sharing this & helping us feel not alone. You’re the man. Tons of respect for your being willing to share this.

Man you are an incredible creator! We all struggle sometimes but remember that you and your friends inspired so many people! Keep doing what you do!!

I'm struggling right now, both financially and emotionally. I dad passed away a year ago. I felt like my dreams are never going to come true. But I was wrong, I grew mature with my responsibilies. Then it was last year, I found you while scrolling down on RU-vid. Now, I'm an artist soon going to pursue photography and filmmaking. I thank you JR for inspiring my and for the motivation. Now I'm who I haven't thought I would be, now I'm a disciple of JR Ali. Wish you luck brother!!

This is art! Love how instead of an Iceland 2.0 you focused on the personalities and memories and used the beautiful landscapes for imagery and emotion rather than making it the sole focus of the video. Soooo amazing

I think a lot of people don't realize how much people actually will genuinely care about you if you let them in. We allow our assumptions to make us deeply believe we are being hated, judged or outcasted because of negative images in the media. Which causes so many to feel alone and displaced. But if you give yourself a chance to be, people will see you. People will listen and connect. I learned this a few years a go. I'm fat and I was a cove with a friend. People were cliff jumping and something in me really wanted to try but I was overthinking. Maybe I won't make it up there and have to turn around or get stuck. Maybe I'll be in the way or judged. Plus I happened to be the only black person there so I was super worried about that. But something REALLY was pulling me to go up there. So I tried. I made it up there and literally for 30mins I was standing up there afraid. But you know what happened, no one yelled at me. No one told me to hurry up or made me feel like I was stupid for being up there. They helped me, encouraged me. Gave me advice to overcome my fears. Even a total stranger stepped up to walk me through it and eventually jumped along side me. All while being cheered on and encouraged. My whole life I was driven to think people wouldn't care because I was fat, because I was black or because I was a female. Unwarrantly believing that people were mean. And yeah there are some but there are a whole lot more who just feel like misplaced beings looking for connection. That's personally why I love RU-vid. Because you end up finding them often here. People can say this platform is toxic but usually those people haven't paid close enough attention. Anyways, sorry for the long comment. Just know your exsitence does matter and people will care if you give them a chance to let them in. JR this was a much needed video. Right now I'm definitely in that broken space but I'm learning day by day that it's okay. And I understanding what i need to do. You're awesome and I appreciate you. ✌🏾

This one definitely connected to me on so many levels😢. I've dealt with depression and things like that but what keeps me going/ motivated is making films, to help others as well. JR you are a true inspiration in my life and I want to thank you for that 🙏🏼. KEEP BEING YOU!

Best JR video. I think a lot of the others are hard to find meaning in other than the beautiful imagery, but I feel this one is a far stronger piece of art

You're a source of inspiration for many. Thank you for sharing your talent and your thoughts.

Why does JR keep getting better? He is already a God at this stuff and blows me away every time

What did you do to my feeling?? It hit me so hard. This is so beautiful, the words, the visuals, everything!!! I LOVE IT!!!

I have honestly never felt more connected to you through a video . Your words and journey just connects so much with me and Bro thank you for being a part of my life and for all the memories we made together in Guatemala . With how you tell the stories you truly have the opportunity to inspire and connect people . Thanks Jr❤️🙏🏼

Amazing to see that you are able to tell different stories in different formats but still give it your own recognizable touch. Love this!

JR!! Love it! The best as always. Very emotional message!

I love the Realness in this video

Everything you do you literally inspire me so much but not to exactly copy you but to come up with creative ideas, thank you.

I cant remember the last time I was brought to tears a youtube video. Thank you for sharing your stories and showing that it's okay to feel that way! JR you are making history with stories like these :')

Sometimes, it takes an overwhelming breakdown to have an undeniable breakthrough. You might have to get knocked down lower than you have ever been to stand back up taller than you ever were. GET BACK UP. :D Another one to hopefully inspire people is our success story. Maybe you guys might have seen me on other videos but anytime I write a comment, I always tell my story with it so people know why I am saying what I am saying :) - also to keep inspiring other people because for me, reading other people's success journey is so motivating. :) We own a cookie shop business in our college town. When we first started it, we were living in our car with very little direction, just a huge passion to be successful. We just graduated college as well. We started a cookie shop out of a local bagel shop in their off hours at night. We were living in our car in the parking lot of the shop at the time with my boyfriend, Bran. It was a crazy experience but it worked! We became a success! And how we have our first storefront location (a second launching soon!) We started it to fund a year long backpacking trip around the world and to be successful while living the life of our dreams.

Great work dude. Very well done.

This is so beautiful. You are strong. Thank You JR.

I think this is it JR. The video to finally break me down and make me do what I've always wanted to do. I just booked my trip after two days of processing this video. I wish you the best and I hope I run into you on my photography adventures one day. Thanks for opening up and being so honest about how you felt. Sometime all we need is to hear we aren't the only ones going through this. I'm glad you're here.

*wordless...eyesfull... Another beautiful message and images...*

I'm really loving this style, away from the transitions and effect, which are amazing in their own way. But the story telling and emotion given in here are absolutely incredible. Hope to see more of this soon.

You are nothing less than amazing. I´m totally convinced that a huge amount of people find both you and your creations very inspiring. Thank you so much for reaching out in a way that is so visually and creatively inspiring.

I needed this.. thank you

What sucks about being broken is that some people are impatient of you to process your emotions and pressure you.

My favorite video this year so far! Thanks for sharing this message! I can totally feel this.

I feel connected, thank you for making this video. Im going to share to people who need this!

In the sugar-coated digital world we live in today, being able to see something so vulnerable, raw and painstakingly beautiful in the simplest form is truly strengthening. Despite not knowing you in person, your unique videos themselves have the ability to transcend emotion that strikes very deep in not just myself but many others feelings. In those particularly low moments in life I thank you for providing this community with a spark of courage to reignite flickering hope. I aspire to be such a beacon of resilience to others as well!

That is life my brodah....You are doing awesome...You stories maybe short....but for someone it will be a life truth journey...Good Luck with everyone 🙏💫

thank you Jr, I really needed this! Can really relate to all the things you brought up. And this made me realize how important storytelling is to make a video really making a difference.

Man, your Filmmaking is FLAWLESS. You have a very powerful gift of telling stories.. and Cinematics & editing to match. I saw that in the very first film I saw from you about Toronto, many years ago. It's devoid of all the Cliche.

Dang (speechless). 🙏

So so sooooo beautiful as always dude!! Such an incredible message! 💙

Just thank you. This is BEAUTIFUL!! And I needed that right now.

Bro this was so incredibly beautiful and moving. Thank you for sharing this.

Dude, so beautifully done, always inspiring Toronto boy, so happy for the content you keep putting out, love it all. Blessings bro. You are not alone.

You’ve touched thousands of lives...not just one! Thank you is all I can say, JR. Thank you from myself and the thousands of others that have the same message for you! -Jabzter 💙

This is my favorite video of yours! I appreciate you being REAL! The story behind the visuals was incredible and the transparency of the story really helped me to connect with you. Keep on going bro! Can’t wait until your next film!

It's just stunning, how amazing footage with amazing deep sense and true voice overs can create story and goosebumps! Great job! Really well done!

What an incredible message JR! The visuals in this flow so well with the narration. Keep your head up and keep creating- looking up to you big time bro

so beautiful and so real I LOVE THIS :,)

This is amazing JR. Thank you for the word of encouragement. We’ve all been through the darkness, and it’s up to all of us to remind each other that it is darkest just before you see the light. You will come through. There are friends that I wish I could tell this to, but will never get the chance. Reach for the Light. Keep making amazing films.

Thank you so much for this! You are truly inspiring. Thank you.

This is awesome!

needed this

Incredible. Always appreciate your work. The change of pace fits the tone perfectly.

This was absolutely beautiful man! Such a touching video and made my heart feel! Thank you so much for sharing things like this, its truly powerful!!

Thanks JR for making this video,i think i really needed it👍✌

fantastic collaboration! such a deep message.. appreciate how this was put together. thank you. #loveyourmoments

I remember watching your videos when you had just a few thousand subscribers, and at that time I knew that one day you would be big, because your art is amazing brother. Keep it up!

beautiful video man... respect for opening up and sharing this

Just when I needed it. Probably not at the best point of my life. Have not created something in a while. But thanks for reminding me that, it is okay. Need to accept and looks at the simple joys. Thanks brother. I felt each and every word in this video. We are not broken, just human.

I N S P I R A T I O N !

This is so different from your other stuff. And I’m so glad you shared it. It’s amazing and beautiful and relatable and raw. Keep being an inspiration. Keep telling the stories YOU want to tell. They will resonate and connect with who they are destined to connect with. Thank you JR.

Wow this hit me right in the feels. You should be so proud of this man, definitely helped lift me up. I'm sure it has and will to a lot of others too.

Absolutely loved this, man.

Wow. Great respect for what you have shared. I sat in front of my screen with goose bumps from beginning to end. I'm fine, but you presented these feelings very well in this video.

You’re an amazing film maker and recently you’ve been pushing the story telling. This video takes you on the journey, your journey. Every video you make, makes me sit back and just watch. Keep up the great work JR

Thanks dude really!ive been really sad these two days since i failed my own expectation,and this vid came out few minutes ago and I’m really grateful ✨it’s okay to be a little broken

Hey man I really I appreciate all the content you share out with the world bro. Keep working hard and inspiring. One love brotha

My mother passed away 5 months back, and i don’t know where my life’s going right now. But this certainly helping, and my eyes are moist. I hope i find my solace someday soon...thank you

JR! Your videos always wow me but this one did on a totally different level. I've been doing a lot of deep work over the past year and this made me realize that I''m on the right path. I'm so glad you shared this. Keep spreading love and joy!

So so so much love for this video. Thank you.Thank you for sharing your stories.

No transitions. Oh boi... this is gonna be a serious video.

Thanks for wonderful video, good luck)

This is so incredible, so different from your normal videos, yet still a masterpiece. This feels so real and shows so many true emotions. Incredible job, JR

Thank you JR. Love from Iceland.

It's ok to be broken, you come back stronger and appreciate the things you have.

Very nicely done. I see you stepped out if your comfort zone and tried a different style. It worked quite well in your favour.

Dude way powerful!!! Thanks for sharing your life’s work!

My fav film of you so far. So heartfelt, I'm in a very turbulent place in my life as well, so it really hit me hard, u have no idea. Beautiful. Thank you for putting this out there

This gives me chills..love from Bangladesh

I really got goosebumps watching this. Absolutely amazing work... You are definitely within the top 3 Creators of RU-vid! Wishing you alll the best brother :)

Mega heartfelt and real video! The fact you’re able to open up and share this with everyone is a major accomplishment within itself. Appreciate all that you do man!⭐️

I really needed something like this right now. Thank you for creating such a beautiful thing! 💜

Wow, great video.

oooouuuuuu😭😭😭😭😭🔥🔥🔥🔥💖💖💖💖💖💖fountain of inspiration 💖💖💖💖🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

You are the best creator I have ever come across. And this video made me feel my emotions and cry a bit, but it's all good. Good Vibes and energy to you JR. Hope you reach the stars and beyond!

this is a masterpiece. keep telling the stories and experiencing the moments.

this gives me old JR vibes

Babaal story telling

Man Jr. this...is exactly what i needed to hear at this moment in my life, ill remind you one day of this and how this message have impacted change...it's true, sometimes we don't think "things will get better and part of you in inside still feels like maybe it won't" trust that it'll be ok man!

Another beautiful JR Alli creation. Thanks for allowing all that magic you have inside find its way into the world. You're an inspiration. Keep it up !

The title already makes me feel better because I feel like my first video is a little broken. 🙏

Let’s all help out each other and be there for each other. Enjoy every second as if it’s your last, have a beautiful day!

Wow, needed this. Thank you so much JR. 🤙🏼🎥🖤

You are such an amazing soul. I feel the most I have ever felt when watching your videos. This is the dream.. traveling, documenting, experiencing nature.