thats the goal, hoping to make more meaningful videos that people can take something valuable from not only from the filmmaking side of things. thank you so much Matiss
I still remember how you commented on my Toronto video 8 years ago now and how much that mean't to me that someone else would appreciate a little video by a nobody. Thank you for being the same guy, through everything you've faced and for being authentic and vulnerable about it bro. It means a lot and God's got you 💪 we should meet up some time in the city and go shooting together 📸
i appreciate you still supporting me through the ups and downs Alex, always trying to be truthful and real. and hundred percent bro, ill message you on twitter rn
I came here because I was skimming through my videos on my filmmaking channel and I found a comment of yours from 8 years ago. I don’t know you personally but I get the impression that you are the same person and never turned into something else because of your success. Im mostly doing Arabic teaching videos on my other channel so I it has been a long while since I’ve seen cinematic content. This one is so refreshing. God bless you and guide your soul to where it can be home.
loved this brother. I definitely deal with having an addictive personality. caffeine, the gym, health, creating... but alcohol is one of my weaknesses that really brings the worst out of me. tend to binge and go all out then feel anxious and questioning life for days. then workout, eat healthy, and the cycle continues. I've gone through multiple periods of complete sobriety and i've felt my best there physically and mentally. my creative work tends to be the best when I'm feeling like myself. luckily its not a daily thing with the alcohol but its just the repetitive cycle of feeling great then ruining it by bingeing one night. one cup is never enough.
thank you Kay. I am heavily inspired by your shift of focus and the videos you are creating right now on your channel, the stories your sharing are really important and made me realize there's more i'd love to share too other than travel specifically, keep up the amazing work.
Thank you so much! I can actually connect to this for like 100% Been quitting weed now for roughly a month. I’ve been a daily user ever since covid started. I still have serious mental issues besides of that, that I’m trying to fight with the help of my therapists, but there is one thing that really bothers me and i felt like sharing it in here… I have always been super passionate about creating videos. Starten with cod montages back in 2012. It all felt so easy. But when the weed and adolescence came, i always started feeling „guilty“ when being on my pc, when i thought I should be there with my friends and family. But for similar reasons as you mentioned, i really need this to explore and communicate my most emotional feelings etc Now even after quitting weed, i can find myself still stuck in very unhealthy routines and habits. Like i write down immense amounts of video editing ideas, i go out and film stuff with a friend. But when im on my pc, i always get myself distracted and wanna watch videos instead or literally do anything out of the 1million possibilities you could do on a pc… I know it often comes, because i also still feel like im not really a good creator and therefore i never get my videos finished cause „it’s not worth it anyway“ so everything that i really get finished are mostly 1 day projects. Cause whenever i open up a project on a nother day, i start hating it cause i only see the flaws etc whatever, your video is so important to me im so thankful, that you have shared it. I‘ll come back to this one many times
therapy can really help with letting things out. and in terms of your creative journey, in the beginning filmmaking is alot like working out. The more time away from creating the harder and more daunting it feels to come back to it.. you can get up in your head. Speaking from experience this is what also happened to me during the last few years. But trust me finishing a project, being done is better than being perfect. There's a sort of satisfaction in completing projects, and you shouldn't think of it not being worth it because of how many people view it, its worth it because each project is a small step toward progress in becoming better. You'll be able to look back on those videos and have something to tie to that moment in your life, which in a way is creating for yourself first. I was like this too, i think due to social media and screen time i lost alot of my attention span. What worked for me was again finding different creative outlets that allow you to practice holding your attention and can get you in a flow state. I practice the bass 30 minutes everyday, playing football allows me to stop thinking about things and reset, i try to read.. so when i come back to my pc i find my mind more empty and it easier to focus in on a single task. I also turn my phone off and plug my pc off the internet. I put timers for 25 minutes and then 10 minute break to watch a video, etc. I find myself being able to get alot more done when i break my day up rather than spend all my time on the pc. These are just suggestions though which have worked for me! Thank you for sharing your journey, and always remember everyones journey isn't the same, its not linear so dont be too hard on yourself in needing to figure it all out at once, be patient with yourself as you grow. Much love and wishing you well with your endeavors!
JR…. Man thank you for sharing. You have are my biggest inspiration in film and your genuineness and ability to connect with people through the screen never ceases impress me. Im a huge fan for life! Congrats on your sobriety and Im rooting for you! Thank you for everything!
I was eating a meal but I had to stop and focus on this incredible piece of art you created! thank you for sharing your story, change is not an easy thing to do. Wish you all the best JR.
1:55 I had my headphones on. I actually thought someone was knocking on my door and had to pause the video. I appreciate the audio on this one, as always, inspiring!
This is amazing bro. Literally the same life we live. Smoked weed since 15 years old. 29 now, and I quit January and have been clean since. Same reason, letting life go by, knowing we have more potential within us, yet we would cave in and go the short term route. Love the vulnerability. Praying to the most high to remove those temptations and to keep harnessing our divine energy. Lets go!!
thank you so much for sharing. I know not everyday will be easy but holding onto this faith. Feels great to know others are on a similar journey. likewise bro, praying for your peace and clarity as you walk that path.
JR from the bottom of my heart -- for the last 8 years you have been one of my biggest inspos. I loved this one. A real one that will connect with so many people struggling with similar situations you brought to light through your amazing talent in this video. Forever and always a big inspo for me and why I started creating. It has given me a career and like you said. I had a passion for something unconventional and I didn't let the world strip it away from me. THANK YOU FOREVER
Awesome video bro! Love the story and message! JR Alli + Blender is going to be a wild combo. Those videos/stories are going to be insane! Looking forward to it!
Thank you for making this JR, it's extremely relatable. I've been wrestling with substances and spirituality and the relation between the two as I try to find what's best for me and this human condition. I do feel like weed especially has unlocked levels of creativity for me by reducing inhibition, but like you the diminishing returns seem exponential, pointing to something bigger. Keep being who you were made t o be❤🔥
This is so important to talk about man. I can relate especially when I remember watching your videos and it got me inspired to go into filmmaking years ago and glad to hear that you are doing alright! Good to see you again man!
Always great to see you here JR. I come back to your channel every 2-3 month to see whats going on and finally you uploaded something again! You had a big impact on my filmmaking journey that started in 2017 and can't thank you enough for the content you pumped out in the last years. You are a really down to earth guy and If I would live in canada I would have definetely liked to meet up with you! You are on your spiritual journey that will end in something big im sure. Just stay true to you and walk the way in the time you need for it. I'll be back in 2-3 month ;)
thank you Peter. Its only this last year that i've been really learning to trust my intuitions again and stay true to it. i know its awhile between uploads so i appreciate you still checking videos out.
62 years old, wedding photographer and videographer in Scotland and always love your videos! I always comment to my wife about your qualities as a filmmaker you are an incredible young man be proud of who you are. Especially now as this video will help many I believe….
I still remember the shock I had when I first stumbled upon your Egypt video. I put a "god level cinematic guy" label on you. You work since then only enhances this impression I have on you. Then this video dropped. I enjoyed your amazing visual as usual, I had severe addiction problem myself so I relate a lot. Most of all, I enjoyed the last section of your video. There was no more flashy cuts or amazing footage, just one man in all honesty, sharing his journey. As much respect I have for your skills as a "cinematic god", I have even more respect for that. And appreciation. Thank you JR, keep going.
Definitely makes sense now why you’ve been away for so long. Just know you were one of the first ppl I followed on RU-vid when I started this journey. It’s been about 4 years now for me but I’ve watched and admired all that you did and how you had creative ppl with you to embark on this journey. It made me want that so I’m just commenting to let you know you have been one of the biggest inspirations in my creative journey and I pray you continue to push forward and continue to inspire us because your make ppl want to be great. You make us want to create and tell stories. Much love always to you always my brother and I pray our paths meet one day. But until then just know you have supporters that you don’t know. 💫
Videos are always great that always coming from you, but the message of this video is more fire than your what you done on the first few minutes, keep showing up man, proud of the good changes you are doing!
Hi JR! You're back, man! I'm always eagerly waiting for your new uploads. They inspire me to take good shots and make good edits. I'm still learning and can't wait to see your videos again. By the way, I started my own channel.
JR! Wow!! Love this! Thank you for opening up! This will empower so many people to do so too! For me, the greatest change happened when I started to follow God too! He saved me and has given me true purpose to life this life for. I’m glad you’re on the trail as well. Love you brother and praying God would continue to use your life for His glory. Watching you brought be so much joy! Grace and peace.
Thank you so much Daniel, i was really nervous posting this but comments like this really put things into perspective. Truly my life changed when i took that step, everyday feels like a blessing. Much love
This is awesome man! Keep it up, be strong, you are loved and I appreciate and admire the strength it took to tell your story. As a bonus your ability as a videographer and storyteller always gets me excited when a new video drops haha
I used to Smoke cigerette whenever I feel like I wasted my past time and not did what i planned to do but then I realised that Controlling emotions and Working for what u love is the only way to become happy in life....From then i started living my Life Beautifully ❤😊
though i do very different content from you, you're a massive inspiration to me. your videos popped up at a time when i had just graduated high school and had no idea what i wanted to do. and through watching your channel, i refound the love i lost for making videos. because with every video of yours i watched, i saw nothing but separate masterpieces with their own unique aesthetics and styles, that shit motivated me so much i love the personal stories you have in these videos, each one is so incredibly inspiring and artistically beautiful, and this one is no exception. congrats on a year of sobriety man!
JR you are a creative genius and a leader. You have inspired me as video creator and have made a huge impact in this world. Thank you for this story and your message. I support you and applaud you in your new journey as you learn to control your thoughts and your self talk. I love you. Stay strong!
Been there done that. It’s interesting to see who’s still around after you make the changes that many people never will. Definitely relate to feeling way better after getting over the initial hump of stopping 💨. I think for many people…they get stuck in the loop of habits and never get out which is sad to see…and when you want to better your life, make changes etc…you really do need to do some serious internal reflection and separate / distance yourself from any negative influences.
so happy to hear your journey, the people who are meant to be in your life will always be there for real. You are so right, sometimes we become really comfortable with how it all feels, but now im able to cherish the good and the bad, i realize how beautiful it is just to be alive everyday. Thank you again for watching Koel.
Also, it takes courage to come out like this about your addictions. Kudos to you on making this video and accepting it and more importantly getting out of the addiction. Keep going bro. Sky’s the limit for you
Been following you from day one and I've got to say that this is the best version of you that could possibly emerge from everything that has happened. I am glad you are feeling better, I am glad you have found a way out of the maze and glad you're back sharing your talent with the world; which is storytelling and solo filmmaking. Remember, your sober is the best version of yourself. Take care brother and thank you for showing the way since day 1
thank you for this comment foreal. on the day im tempted to fall back into old habits, thoughts or patterns, i remind myself of that.. about this version of myself that I am right now. Some days are harder than others but i wouldn't trade anything away to walk this path. Thank you again for the kind words, excited for these next chapters on this journey.
@@JRAlli btw, from an amateur, I find everything in your video obviously extremely good. One thing that specially stands out for me is your sound design. Very flowy. Take care brother
It's good to hear you are doing good brother not the best. The path to self healing after dealing with the things happening in your life and jumping up to addiction and going on a different path but it is always the same story at the end of the day its you who is suffering. You all the best do well, hope to see ya someday and meet you in person and talk about the things we don't usually. But if its someone who you don't know might be fun for you to just talk it out. We are up all in our heads, felt lost for so long that i don't even know what are the designs I want to do anymore. We grew and we kill the kid in our dreams with our own hands not even realizing that is who we are. But who really decides who we are ?? I don't know what am i even saying now, all the best for your goals have a good day .
phėnomenāł work as always, love seeing thė INCREDIBLE evolution õf your visuals & your insanė ability of storytelling. glad you've beėn abłe to transform yoursełf and shåre it with us in the way you do, so good man
thank you for sharing and diving deep ✌🏻 been a huge fan since the beginning and it is awesome to see you grow as a filmmaker and relate to your audience. keep producing powerful art, we’ll see ya in the next one 🤘🏻
Honestly so happy to see you learning blender and i'm sure its gonna spark new creative ideas in you when you truly see just by how much it can elevate your storytelling visuals
its a whole new world, it has me looking at objects in real life and thinking about the geometry of it, its made me think even about ligh-ting in a different way, its really alot to take in but i'm going to keep being a student and learning as much as i can.
@@JRAlli if you ever need help understanding anything better maybe not clear in the tutorial I wouldn’t mind at all helping out or explaining on IG…not a guru but I’ve been using it for 2.5years so yea😅
I remember seeing your videos for the first time, I am so grateful that you inspired me at some point to be more creative and now I came a long way in content creation thanks to the art you are creating! Keep it up soldier we all have been through those tough addictions. Waiting for more content soon :D
hundred percent, which is why i would love to make a video this year diving deeper into this topic and "lust", sharing my own experiences overcoming this too. Thank you so much Steven
Hi bro .. ur my inspiration, okay.. I've become a doctor now! and part-time travel Filmmaker. Just because of you . I love you, bro ! I support you and make whatever videos u want, but please make more content 😂 or do anything , be happy, and inspire me more :)
thank you for supporting these videos, i will try my best to deliver videos more frequently, especially with where im at right now.. just really motivated about life. much love bro
Sometimes it takes someone compleately external to you to realize that what we go through is not good nor normal, we shift so slow into this social circles, I lost all purpose and just looked everywhere for the next buzz
we're human, we all have been through things and are looking for ways to cope in some aspect. Its true what you say, when you are in certain patterns it becomes harder to recognize what it's doing to you. This is why i really wanted to make this video, not to tell people to live a certain way, but to just take a step back and evaluate their own life, so if they want to make a change in someway they don't feel like they are alone in it.
