Just Rest 

When he talks i just feel like everything is going to be alright

Depression is not a result of weakness. It is the result of having been too strong for too long.

Thank you, Arthur Morgan. I owe you my life.

“Don’t weary yourself out, till the point that you’re no good to any body, including yourself “ WOW THANK YOU

Being a 23 yr old with no parents this rlly helps me, you’re like my dad if he lived long enough 😢

Two words title, no editing, no music... Pure wisdom from a Real cowboy ❤ that's refreshing

This man radiates authenticity. A treasure in the wasteland.

I really needed to hear this. I just entered into my senior year of college, but my engagement was broken off right before the semester started. Finding out she was cheating on me, calling off the engagement and then having to change my focus toward school and keep up with my grades has been exhausting. I’ve been pushing myself and so this really helped lift my spirits today. Thank you, Dewayne. Edit: I didn’t expect so many kind and supportive comments! Thank you to all of you who have offered encouragement; I know the Lord will use this for His purpose, and I know I’m on a much better road for my own future. God bless all of you!

no studio, no mics, no edit, no graphics, no crew, no script.. a million views.

I’m a 16 year old girl. My father isn’t very present in my life- but whenever I speak with him he has some wisdom to offer me. It’s nice to hear another person give me wisdom whenever I need it when he’s not available.

As a man who used to struggle with depression these are the most helpful things I can think of: -Take Risks, don't let the fear of failure stop you from trying something new or something great -Do things that genuinely scare you or that you're afraid of (Even little things like climbing onto a roof and helping to put up Christmas lights if you're afraid of heights or saying something to the cute cashier girl other than "hi" and "thanks") -Pursue an ambitious goal, one that a lot of people don't believe you can achieve (It doesn't even matter if you fail this because no matter what the pursuit of an ambitious goal will make you a better person and give you fulfillment) With that being said, do your best to succeed -Have a passion, basically this means to find a hobby that you enjoy so much that you will spend hours and hours getting better at it -Study history, pick a role model, and then analyze the traits of your role model and list the reasons why you admire them. Then start to emulate these traits in your everyday life and eventually you will become your own role model. -Don't ever quit something just because it's hard (You can quit a crappy job if it's not the right fit for you, but never quit solely based on the fact that something is difficult). Embrace challenges and look for opportunities to improve yourself mentally, physically, and spiritually. -Never put yourself down. Try not to think negative things about yourself and especially never say them out loud. You will think more highly of yourself when you say positive things about yourself, at the very least avoid putting yourself down on purpose. -Live purposefully. Have a direction for your life and if you don't already have one, make one. Decide what's most important to you and live accordingly. If you have a family or even a single loved one, your first priority (other than serving God if you're religious) should be to provide for them, to protect them, and to help them become the best version of themselves -Develop Integrity. I can't even explain how much this increases your self-repsect. Be honest, be trustworthy, don't cheat (unless you're in a street fight) and live with honor. -Find a hobby that you're really passionate about and strive to become a master at it -Finally, probably the most important thing I can say is to think less about yourself. Think less about yourself but not less of yourself. In other words, think about other people before you think about yourself, especially your family and loved ones. If you're focused on helping them with their problems I can promise you that your problems will become less important and less troublesome. Look for opportunities to help others and make them feel better about themselves. Nothing lifts you out of depression better than helping someone out of theirs. I hope this helps. I realize that some people are genetically predisposed to having a harder time with depression, but I believe that there's nothing you can't overcome with a strong mindset. In addition, I strongly believe that going through depression and having such terrible lows actually gives you the capacity to feel even greater happiness and joy. The reason I say this is because when you feel genuine joy after being depressed for so long you can't help but feel grateful. The beauty of life is that we are meant to experience the full range of human emotions, from happiness to anger to jealousy to despair to joy. We couldn't feel genuine happiness if we never knew what it was like to be sad. If I could talk to whoever is reading this face-to-face, what I would say to you would be simple: don't quit. A quote from Winston Churchill kept me going in times when I thought I had nothing left, he said: "If you're going through Hell, keep going." Everything in life can be and is meant to be an opportunity to make yourself better, and depression is no exception. Keep fighting, all of you are descended from warriors no matter what culture or country you are from. You wouldn't be here today if it weren't for the conquering spirit of your ancestors. Live a life that would make them proud. While most of us will not fight in physical wars, no one is exempt from the battlefield of life. Depression can be a battle every single day, every single second in some cases. Keep fighting, it will only get better. And the more you fight, the more you will gain respect for yourself. I've conquered my depression. Every now and then it will start to try and creep back into my mind but I don't let it. I destroy those feelings with action. I go lift weights, I go running, I listen to metal music, whatever it takes for me to regain my confidence. You can conquer depression, no matter how severe it is. That doesn't mean you'll never have days where you feel down, but it does mean that you'll have the strength to push through and do what you need to do as a man regardless of how you're feeling. Stay strong, stay hard, and fight like dragons 🐉 You're going to be very glad you did.

"Don’t wear yourself out to the point that you’re no good to anybody, including yourself." I really needed to hear this. My health took a sudden turn for the worse after many months of high stress. But I am finally taking my rest now. ❤

'Vacation doesn't mean entertainment" Vacation = Vacate from the stress. Golden advice!!! 🙌❤️ New subscriber Sir!

You're a global treasure, Dewayne. Thank you for your messages and vulnerability - it's making a difference. Enjoy the wedding and your trip, safe travels.

Come to me all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest. Thank you Jesus. Glory to God.

My missus suffered a neurological injury some years ago. Seeing her deteriorate, especially over the last five or six years has not been easy. She finally passed away this afternoon. No more suffering for her. Now she can rest. I hope I get to rest too. It's been difficult.

he has the best voice ever. smooth like a top shelf bourbon.

There is something very comforting about this man's speech.

I'm not weak, I'm just exhausted. I've been pushing myself way too hard, taking on more than I should. This talk was not the advice I wanted but it's exactly the advice I needed. Thank you and thank God for sending you.

Nothing better than driving through the Arizona desert back to California and listening to this man speak. He’s an absolute gem. There’s not that many around anymore so enjoy it while you can.

I learned that I needed a rest. Had a mental break working corrections the last few years. Ended up in a psych ward for a week. I was so damn tired. The last few years hit me like a train. The first day, I just slept. I was putting off my own health. This man is right. Sometimes, we honestly just need to rest and talk to someone. Stay safe everyone.

Rest, that’s the word for me. I thought it was depression but now I see. I’m just a human who needs to better realise my limitations. Good word, Rest!.

I love this so much! I was an opioid abuser for 10 years, from lorotab to heroin. I was thinking they were helping me get by... But they were actually causing my exhaustion. I'm proud to say I'm 6 months & 14 days clean. Because I rested & recovered for 4 of those months, I've had a smooth rehabilitation since the first month. Spirituality has played a huge part in that. God bless y'all 🙏

As a 28 year old woman who has been on her own her entire life, thank you. I needed to hear this in this specific way.

Be careful on your trip Dewayne. Rest up. Most of us enjoy these talks sir.

Man, you are like the dad I never had. Appreciate your help.

Wise words. I am there as we speak. I had to tell someone my well is dry and therefore I have nothing to give at the moment. I am also recovering from a stroke. So I am resting in every way. Thank you for these pearls of wisdom.

I'd love to share a bottle of good stuff with this dude.

This man could read the back of shampoo bottles and it would still relax me.

I don't know what constellation of events happened in my live that I need a strangers permission to rest but man, I needed this. Thanks so much.

The love of my life has been battling a life threatening medical condition, my best friend of 15 years just died, I moved across the country, I started working an amazing career, my living situation has been flipped entirely upside-down. I am taking 3 weeks off starting the end of this week. NO plans. I just need time to breathe. This video came at the perfect time for me. Thank you.

I just took 4 months off of trucking and now I look 20 years younger and I don't hate people anymore. This is the best advice ever!

I hope this guy knows that so many people connect with him because he's a father figure for those who never got the chance to have these moments with their fathers. The advice he gives is pure wisdom and it's super relaxing. Just everything this guy embodies is pure experience and wisdom. I completely understand why he fills that void for so many people.

Wow Dwayne, just wow!! Im a 52 year old carpenter that burns the candle at both ends. I recently had severe back problems that laid me up at home in absolute agony. Ive run the gamete between praying for healing to yelling at God for this aweful experience. Ive found very little comfort in several days but this chat from Dwayne certainly made this day a little better and i def needed to hear this. My daughters have told me this very thing although in dif words haha, i believe God speaks to many about many topics, through many people. Thank you Lord and thank you to my favorite cowboy of common sense for speaking these words today, they were strongly needed! God bless you and yours Dwayne and to anyone who reads this.

Waiting on my wife to go in labor with our first baby and son. Just here listing enjoying the calm before the storm trying to be logical and reasonable thanks Dwayne!

This came at a perfect time. 2023 has been non-stop stress for me; went from stressing about completing my dissertation straight into stressing about living situation, employment, personal finances... lots of stuff still to be sorted out, and I catch myself wondering for how long I need to be "patient". It's really difficult to be "patient" when the stress reaches a level where it prohibits me from being functional. :(

You always seem to know exactly what we need to hear, when we need to hear it. Thanks, once again.

I don't believe in fate too often but my RU-vid feed is filled with video game things, podcasts, photography channels(I like cameras), and various other things. I've never seen this man or channel in my life, nor has any Wrangler school shown up on my feed. I've been having a hell of a time in life currently with work, my living situation, my spouse, etc. This popped up today randomly in my suggested videos and I decided to check it out. Really nice to listen to some wisdom from someone as I don't have anyone to listen to about it really. So thank you, kind stranger on the internet. Maybe I'll come back to check out your other videos and enjoy your great beard.

Simple yet very natural and wise advice. We're complex animals afterall. The problem is that rest isn't popular with employers nor the general society. It's almost a battle to just get to the point of being able to rest. What a web we have woven

It’s autumn too. The days are getting shorter. We are creatures of nature. It has a strong affect on us. Fall and winter are times for introspection and quietness. My sister gets anxious at this time of year. Then some of us are like bears. We need to hibernate and just hang out somewhere and “be”, without all the distractions of being busy and sociable all the time. Rest well my friend! Now go hibernate. 🐻

28 year big city fire fighter here. I am trying to make it to the end and I needed to hear this. Thank you sir, I’m taking a break. I’m learning it’s ok to rest.

Life is hard no matter what you do. Taking a rest is necessary or a person will fall down (like you said). My son encouraged me to “take a sabbath” on Sunday afternoons. I’ve come to love my sundays!

This man is a National Treasure 🤙🏾🖤

Well, I've never seen this channel before but here you are and boy did God/Spirit/Universe deliver the message! I'm a single mum of 3 primary kids. Worked today for my 42nd birthday with a sore back that made my legs hard to use, and then tried to be present for cake and presents. Boy did those photos show how bone tired i am! I look 82! Mentally, physically, emotionally, spiritually I'm unable to do more, but there is always more to do. But this afternoon I'm in bed at 5pm after making myself a good dinner. The kids are out for a few hours with their dad so I'll turn my phone off and try not to even talk to God. I'm spirituality tired too. God understands. Thank you ❤

Sweet soul. Life consists of seasons. God even gave the earth winter so she could collect her thoughts and count the stars...simply look up and let the heavens sing to you a while. Then, come back with new songs in your soul and sing them again on the trail. YOU GOT THIS cowboy! God bless...Xox

I really needed to hear it. I’m exhausted and a nap won’t fix it. I feel like all I’m allowed to do is exhaust myself to please others and I feel guilty to take a minute for myself. I just want to sit on my porch and know it’s okay that I’m just sitting there. Thanks sir.

What a calm, rich, soothing voice you have. And delivering the exact message I needed after more than 36 hours awake because of insomnia. Thank you thank you. I think maybe I can rest now.

This year has been constant loss for me. Whether it be loss of people in my life or losing opportunities due to my own weakness. Even as recent as last night. Needless to say, words cannot express how my I appreciate just listening to your wisdom Dewayne. For this video and all the previous ones you've made throughout this year alone. God bless, brother.

Working 12 to 16 hours a day, 13 days on with one day off… dealing with engineers, planners, field execution, and everything in between… I feel exactly how you described in this video. I needed this. Thank you, and God bless.

Amen. Sometimes fatigue catches up with us and wrestles us into a state of limbo to where we realize its grip on us and then patiently wait it out until it loosens us back up again. Love this gentleman's insights to what he needs to bring up with so many of us running the race. 😊

"resting does not mean entertainment" thats a good one for me 👍🏻🙋🏻‍♂️

Seriously great timing. I appreciate this. I just quit a career I was in for 10 years and have been feeling major anxiety. Im working on my transition to a new career field and took the leap of faith, taking a gamble on myself. I’ve been feeling anxious, not depressed or inadequate but just massive nerves lately. This helped calm me a bit just to focus and breathe. I appreciate you.

I am so overwhelmed right now. Like so many of us. I can’t believe I bumped into this. I will forever be thankful to the universe for putting Dewayne in front of my path. Cause I needed to stop. And rest. Thank you sir. And I hope everyone else out there that is in the same position finds time to rest. Vacate.

I wish I could've heard this six months or so ago. It is impressive how easy an stranger can shape your worldviews with advice and wisdom. Best wishes to you and your family

I feel like my own grandpa is speaking to me and telling me exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you.

Lost my parents about a year ago and these videos are helping a lot

Thank you once again Dwayne

This was the exact advice I was needing right now. I’ve been super burnt out recently but I wouldn’t allow myself time to rest because I’d be putting so much pressure on myself to do this or that

I often return to this video and this channel for the soothing, calmness that you provide to the world. THANK YOU and GOD BLESS YOU!!!

I’ve dealt with trauma and mental illness my entire life. With that comes an exhaustion that’s always theres in the background. And needing 10x more rest than the average person. Its hard to push myself out of bed. I appreciate this video.. makes me know that I need to keep taking a step at a time.

It’s truly amazing how something will show up when you least expect it and it hits deep in your soul. Thank you sir for sharing wisdom.

I used to run a small business by myself, just an online store. I’d hand make everything by myself and while I loved it so much, it was utterly exhausting doing that outside of my full time job. After years of dealing with the workload and some truly awful people I decided to take a break. Here I am two years later and have been hesitant to end my “break”, but after watching this I think I’m going to get back on that horse and get back to doing what I enjoy 😊 Thank you for all your wisdom and positivity!

When my mind is fcked up i listen to dwayne thanks dwayne May God bless you more

Just when it’s darkest the sun does come up ❤

NICE WORDS OF WISDOM THANK YOU SIR 🙏🏽❤🤠😊

Thank you sir for your wisdom and vulnerability!!!

Fuckin love this man. Been feeling mentally exhausted for a long time. Stumbling. Making mistakes. Been unemployed the past couple weeks, and there’s pressure to get back to working and paying bills, etc. And while exactly what you say is true, you cannot rest for too long, I feel like I’m in a period of needing to rest, and my cousin told me that I should not rush into anything and take my time. And I really appreciated that, and how he just met me where I was at, and encouraged me in that way. I know everyone is on my team even the ones I feel pressure from, including myself in feeling like I’m running out of time and that I have to have shit figured out, which is really just a false pressure imposed by modernity. But it just feels good to see this as well and know that I am the one walking in my shoes and when it feels exhausting you gotta rest.

I think that place of rest is always and already present and we can tap into it even when we fill overwhelmed by obligations. I'm certainly not an expert at this, but that feels true to me.

Hey everyone, first of all i want to thank Dwayne for his video, it really struck a chord with me. I've been dealing with a deep-seated fear of talking to people for a while now, a overwhelming anxiety that creeps in every time I have to engage in conversations. In addition to this fear, I took a wrong turn in my early twenties and got involved in crimes, people who didn't deserve it got hurt. It's left me with a heavy heart and a profound sense of guilt. Life in your twenties, fresh out of high school, attending college, can be incredibly confusing, especially when you're lost and unsure of your purpose. I've also suffered significant losses along the way, including some close friends, my girlfriend of six years, and even my beloved grandmother. It feels like life has thrown me into a whirlwind of uncertainty and pain. Today, I'm still on the journey to find some semblance of happiness amidst the struggles. I won't sugarcoat it; I still suffer a lot. I have sleepless nights, barely eat, and find it challenging to enjoy life. But recently, I discovered Dwayne's videos, and they've become a ray of hope for me. When I head to school, instead of being overwhelmed by stress, I tune in to Dwayne's videos, and they work like a soothing balm. His words resonate with me and make a lot of sense. They provide me with a moment of calm in the storm of my daily life. I really wanted to share my experience to let others know that even in the darkest of times, there are sources of inspiration and comfort out there.Thanks to Dwayne and his positive messages, I'm finding the strength to keep moving forward, even when it feels like the world is upside down. So i hope everybody and their family are fine, i hope Dwayne here is fine and his family is alright and wish you all the best. God Bless you all.

I just turned 47 last month. I'm out of shape, but I've been trying to get on my bike more. This last Saturday, a brisk pace for 30 minutes ended with me nearly dying(so I thought😂). I got home and lay on the bed, expecting to die right there. After about 20 minutes, I shakily got up and showered. I didn't die! It's Monday and here I am battling depression, anxiety, high BP..... Am I going to quit trying to get better? No, I'm going to put my head down, chuck out the fear of death and push myself into the hurricane.

I love you, this reached me when I was thinking of having a break, but didn’t want to do it since I would feel guilty. Sometimes you gotta take a step back, and take a break. Truly.

Thank you for this video. My father passed away over the summer and I've felt so lost and tired since. I also just started college up again and can't tell you how exhausted I feel after everyday. I try to let myself enjoy the free time I have and not worry about things I have to do the next day, but sometimes it's just too much. These videos help a lot, thanks

Also rest in the Lord. Definitely needed to hear this. Thank you sir.

Thank you for your speech and i really enjoyed your words and i really hope that you have a wonderful day

I think this one’s Banksy’s quote: “if you tired don’t quit, learn how to rest” read it somewhere years ago and I regularly think about it still.

I completely agree. I think this is why statuatory holiday periods are important, everyone needs rest.

I think the best vacations are spent at homes catching up and resting.

Exactly. Everytime I feel in a funk, Im exhausted. In the past, Id always fight the funk and kept going until I broke. (i wasnt a good father or husband during those times) I never knew I was exhausted (mental and physical and everything inbetween). It took me a couple dacades to get the wisdom to realize I need a rest, and that its not weak to take a rest. Rest is not a boulder in the journey, rest is part of the journey. Love the videos.

Right!!!! My vacations are never vacations. I had the idea of restoring and then restarting but I get talked out of it. And that's only because they want what they want and I always give in!!! It stops now!!! Thank you ❤

Thank you for taking the time to share that message. I’ve been exhausted for years. I’ve worked hard and taken care of my family, not me. I accepted the exhaustion as a given and you helped me think differently. Some time in the mountains seems like a good idea and an opportunity to get a little rest. So glad your message came my way!

One thing I have had to grapple with and gain acceptance in is letting go of the guilt of resting. A lot of people who are hardworking will find a dissonance with rest and the seeming need for productivity. Often, I would find myself feeling less rested than the day before, because I would get so stressed about what I “Should be doing” that I could not just relax and enjoy my day of rest. Since then I have been able to find a healthy balance and this has let me take much more meaningful rest periods that actually leave me feeling good and excited to come back to the journey of life. Thanks for this Dwayne

This video couldn't have come at a better time. Thank you for your wisdom and insight sir.

Thank you Sir. I’ve been blessed to have been raised by parents who’re quite similar to you and Mrs Dewayne. My father grew up in South America and was a ranch vet. But he never sat down, still doesn’t sit down. Thought me and my brother to never sit down. Until I was diagnosed with breastcancer. The cancer has been treated. Two years later I’m still resting. Catching up. Mentally, physically, spiritually. I learn about who I actually am and what my true purpose is, to what service I’m born. Finally there’s silence. I finally allow myself to rest. And in this silence I teach myself to accept, respect and be at service of the Inner Guidance I receive. So I finally learn to sing and perform professionally, after 25 years I study saxophone again, playing in a concert band already. I’ve auditioned for interesting, purposeful roles in films and tv series and always get the parts to my own surprise. It’s the being part of something greater with the goal of creating moments of value, beauty, connection, inspiration, encouragement, consolidation for people who connect with it.

Overcoming depression at 22 years young , it comes in waves but I am finding every reason to be thankful for living . Too many beautiful children to carry with the love of my life to waste it ..too many beautiful songs to write .. too many wonderful moments to come . & this is what I’m holding onto until the wave ceases to be & washes away . Sending love to all, to find every reason to be here

Your voice is soo soothing I just played this for my 103yr old client and it made her peaceful 😅.. she's clearly soothed by your voice and story telling ❤

Thank you sir. I make my living as a paramedic. I tried to be a horseman for a while but, apparently God didn't have that life in store for me. I am also a Volunteer firefighter. I love helping people but, it takes its toll. I have been in Fire/EMS in some form or another since 1994. I have seen alot of people die in alot of different ways. I have helped alot of people live through some of the worst medical and Traumatic emergencies of their lives. Strange thing is, I didn't plan on this life. It was never my dream job to become a paramedic yet here I am. I guess I tell you and those reading this that we all have stress in our work, even what others may view as exceptionally noble or adventurous work. There is a saying, "all that glitters is not gold". The Lord knows that we will have trials in our lives. These trials are part of the fallen world, but they are also the furnace that purifies us. So, just as God rested on the 7th day after creating the world. We need to rest from our work. Thank you, Dwayne, for reminding us all of this. God bless you and yours, sir!

You got this brother. We all are praying for peace of mind.

I feel like you answered your own question. You said “what is draining me? Where I have nothing left to give…” Giving too much or too often to other’s will eventually deplete us. I think it’s time to give back to yourself. Refill your own cup cuz you can’t pour from an empty one. ❤

Thank you Dwayne. Been tuning in lately for great truths

You have a way of speaking that calms me. Appreciate you

I love this man, the father I never had

Even though this is a year old it's a now word for me! I have always worked 2 jobs and have been extremely busy.. now I am contending with cancer and am forced to rest.. it has been extremely difficult.. I feel I finally have permission to rest and I am very grateful! Thank you!!!

The last time I had a couple of weeks with family and nothing required of me was 2011, and in some areas, I am exhausted. You are absolutely right about there being different types of exhausted, and how you rest needs to suit the kind of exhaust you're feeling. COVID had me at home all day every day with about 30 min total online at home, and believe me, staying home was no help because the stress was mental and emotional. (several people I was in touch with were very agitated all day every day). I see the effects that having a good rest produce in other people, and I think a rest would be very welcome and do a lot of good. Dwayne, you do have that rest. It will help and restore you. What I will do from time to time is "vegetate". Vegetables usually don't look like they're doing anything, they're just sitting there.. but a week later, you can see they did make some progress in what they needed to do. I just sit there all day, or for 2 days, vegetating, and in time, things will start to get done again. Vegetate. Sit and bing-watch a TV series on the PC. Or find a coffee shop that doesn't mind, and sit there and read a book from cover to cover. Go out and sit in the woods.

You are a blessing from God, exactly what I needed to hear

I feel I could say more, but really what I want to express is a heartfelt and humble thank you from my soul to your wise one. this is an overly complicated journey of mine, to figure out the balance without one extreme to another. Indeed, something tells me this is not the only wisdom I may hear tonight. Blessed be all who read this, keep going (and yes, rest is going, too), you got this! 🖤

You help so many people, its time to focus on helping yourself. This new digital age is ALOT to contend with. Find a “cabin” and self heal. We love and support you. God Bless🙏

Perfect Timing. I’ve been exhausted for a long time and to hear your message and the depth of meaning, I will begin to REST

Arthur Morgan your a good man!!!!

I really needed to hear this. As a young lady building her own house I haven’t got much rest and haven’t even got much done lately because I haven’t rested. I’m ready for a reset. Thank you 🎉

Absolutely love these videos while I’m doing chores. Thanks for the wise words. Your last few seconds sounded really, really kind and relaxing.