It was nice while it lasted.
Summary
TLDRIn this reflective video, the creator bids farewell to Paris, a city that has significantly shaped them over two years. They recount the transformative experiences, from furnishing an apartment to immersing in the city's vibrant culture. The video explores the bittersweet transition of leaving a place that has become a part of their identity, as they embrace the unknown and the excitement of new adventures. The creator also expresses gratitude to BetterHelp for supporting their journey of self-discovery and the upcoming series documenting their life's next chapter.
Takeaways
- 📚 Hemingway's 'A Movable Feast' is referenced to express the enduring impact of Paris on the speaker's life.
- 🏙️ The speaker acknowledges the duality of Paris as a place that both gives and takes, shaping the individual.
- 👣 The speaker is bidding farewell to Paris after a transformative 2-year stay.
- 🛠️ The process of setting up the apartment in Paris is recalled, symbolizing the beginning of a new chapter.
- 🎲 A fond memory of learning a card game from a stranger encapsulates the cultural richness of Paris.
- 💬 The speaker emphasizes the importance of personal growth and change, quoting a popular comment about not being obligated to remain the same.
- 🔄 The speaker's decision to leave Paris has been met with mixed reactions, but is supported by friends and family.
- 🌐 The speaker is ready to embrace the cost of a new life, including leaving behind comfort, relationships, and being understood.
- 📷 A collection of moments from the speaker's phone camera roll is shared to highlight the experiences in Paris.
- 🤔 The speaker reflects on the unpredictability of self-exploration and the journey of discovering oneself.
- 🌟 The speaker is motivated to learn more about themselves and values emotional intelligence, partnering with BetterHelp for support.
- 🚀 The speaker is uncertain about the future but is ready to embrace the change and mystery of what comes next.
Q & A
What is the significance of the term 'Movable Feast' in the context of the video?
-The term 'Movable Feast' is a reference to Ernest Hemingway's memoir about his experiences in Paris, implying that the memories and experiences one has in a place like Paris are enduring and travel with you wherever you go.
How does the speaker describe the impact of Paris on their life?
-The speaker describes Paris as a demanding place that both gives and takes, profoundly marking them and shaping their experiences. It's a place where culture, ideas, and diverse people enrich their life.
What is the average frequency of the speaker's family moving homes according to the script?
-The speaker mentions that their parents changed homes every 3 years over the last three decades.
What was the speaker's initial task when they first arrived in Paris 2 years ago?
-The speaker's initial task was to help put the apartment together, furnish it, and decorate the walls.
How does the speaker view life and its various experiences?
-The speaker views life as a series of experiments and believes in the importance of self-exploration and embracing the unpredictability of life.
What was the speaker's reaction to the responses they received after announcing their decision to leave Paris?
-The speaker was surprised by the amount of responses and particularly resonated with a quote about having no obligation to remain the same person as before.
What does the speaker suggest is the cost of embarking on a new life?
-The speaker suggests that a new life will cost you your old one, including your comfort zone, sense of direction, relationships, and the likelihood of being liked and understood.
How does the speaker describe their emotional journey in Paris?
-The speaker describes their emotional journey as a feast, filled with various experiences and moments that have contributed to their personal growth and self-discovery.
What role does the sponsor, BetterHelp, play in the speaker's life according to the script?
-BetterHelp is presented as a sponsor that supports the speaker's work and journey of self-exploration, making therapy more accessible and flexible, which aligns with the speaker's values of investing in emotional intelligence.
What change in the speaker's life led to the decision to leave Paris?
-The speaker's decision to leave Paris was influenced by their experiences in the countryside, which made them realize there was a different life they could be living, leading to a change in their perspective and desires.
What is the speaker's attitude towards the uncertainty of the future?
-The speaker embraces the uncertainty of the future, expressing comfort with not knowing what comes next and trusting the journey of self-discovery and change.
Outlines
🌆 Farewell to Paris: Reflections on Life and Change
The narrator reflects on their experiences in Paris, likening the city to a 'Movable Feast' that leaves an indelible mark on its visitors. They discuss the transformative power of the places we inhabit and the inevitable changes that come with time. Having spent two years in Paris, they recount the journey of settling in, from furnishing an apartment to immersing in the city's culture. The narrator acknowledges the emotional responses from their audience to their decision to leave and shares a profound quote about personal evolution. They express their willingness to pay the price of change, including the loss of comfort, relationships, and familiarity, as they step into the unknown.
🌱 Embracing the Unknown: A Journey of Self-Discovery
The narrator delves into their motivation for self-exploration and the importance of emotional intelligence in navigating life's big decisions. They introduce their collaboration with BetterHelp, highlighting the platform's accessibility and flexibility in providing online therapy. The narrator appreciates BetterHelp's support for their channel and their mission to share their life journey. They recount their growing detachment from city life, their increasing visits to the countryside, and a pivotal moment that sparked a desire for a different lifestyle. The narrator embraces the uncertainty of the future, expressing comfort in not knowing what lies ahead and the courage to face the unknown with a sense of adventure.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Movable Feast
💡Self-exploration
💡Adaptability
💡Cultural Experience
💡Emotional Intelligence
💡BetterHelp
💡Change
💡Comfort Zone
💡Unpredictability
💡Sacrifice
💡Journey
Highlights
Hemingway's metaphor of Paris as a 'Movable Feast' resonates with the narrator's experience, suggesting that the city leaves an indelible mark on those who live there.
The narrator reflects on the transformative power of places, emphasizing how they shape individuals' identities.
A farewell to Paris is described, marking the end of a significant chapter in the narrator's life.
The narrator's family history of frequent relocations is mentioned, setting a context for their own nomadic lifestyle.
The process of setting up an apartment in Paris two years prior is recalled, highlighting the effort and life adjustments made.
The concept of life as an adventure and the acceptance of change as a natural part of it are discussed.
Paris is celebrated for its cultural richness and the spontaneous encounters it facilitates.
An unexpected interaction with an Italian man introduces a card game, exemplifying the city's serendipitous moments.
The narrator expresses surprise and gratitude for the community's response to their life changes.
A powerful quote about personal evolution is shared, emphasizing the freedom to change.
The narrator acknowledges the sacrifices involved in pursuing a new life, including the loss of comfort and relationships.
The importance of self-exploration and its inherent unpredictability is highlighted.
A collection of moments from the narrator's life in Paris is presented, capturing the essence of their experiences.
The narrator's decision to leave Paris is linked to a transformative experience in the countryside.
The support of BetterHelp is acknowledged, emphasizing the value of emotional intelligence and self-understanding.
The narrator's readiness to embrace the unknown and the next chapter of their life is expressed.
A new series is announced, chronicling the narrator's upcoming journey and life changes.
Transcripts
Hemingway referred to Paris and his
experiences there as a Movable
Feast I think I get what he was talking
about now it feels like the time you
spent in this city sticks with you
wherever you go once you left Paris is a
demanding place it both gives and it
takes I'm stating the obvious here but
the places we spend our time shape us
and I'm saying goodbye to a place that
profoundly marked Me 2 years uh since we
came here in so much so happened so much
has indeed happened here and soon this
beautiful place is going to be someone
else's home I didn't think this was
going to happen quite this quickly but
then again runs in the family on average
my parents changed homes every 3 years
over the last three decades uh I can't
believe we're undoing what we did
exactly 2 years ago we came to help you
put the the apartment together furnish
it the walls and all of it lots of work
it's okay life is an adventure okay
chapter's over you've got you got to go
with what's next what feels right this
is how it goes Paris was a place for me
to try a lot of things out life is a
series of experiments right maybe the
thing I love the most about this place
is how it feels like culture and ideas
and all kinds of different people just
pop up into your life here for example
is a little encounter with someone I did
not know at all you want to take myage
now I want this lesson this Italian man
who may or may not have been a little
bit tipsy decided to join us and teach
me a card game from Italy
what language are we speak we we canose
we what's your
name
1 there's a bit of a magic for me in
these little moments these little
moments that made up my life over the
last few years a very old way to play CS
I have to admit I was a bit surprised by
the amount of responses I received when
I first announced this decision earlier
this year and the very top comment was a
quote that I have come to really love
you're under no obligation to be the
same person you were 5 minutes ago now
of course that is no excuse or
justification for misleading people
that's obviously never my intention and
that's kind of what happened with my
relationship with bears your new life is
going to cost you your old one it's
going to cost you your comfort zone and
your sense of direction it's going to
cost you relationships and friends it's
going to cost you being liked and
understood those are words from Banna
Weiss and yes that is a price I'm
willing to pay some of you were upset
with this decision and I'm sorry to let
you down if you were enjoying what I was
doing here but to my great sense of
relief you know who isn't upset about
this decision my friends and family when
you are in this mode of always
self-exploration the only thing you can
predict is the
unpredictability because the more you
peel you know trying to discover who you
are what you like what makes sense it
you know it's a journey and it has a lot
of surprises and you got to roll with it
I won't be able to capture everything
and everyone that was a part of this
chapter of my life but here are a
collection of moments from the camera
roll on my
phone oh my God already looking so good
wow all right what's going on we're
sending an email about an apartment okay
let's write this email this is a real
deal 23 more minutes all
right I love how gross this is get
really up in
there love
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oopsie so it's sort of like this wow um
and that's awesome Jack made this I feel
feel like like we decided to reenact the
Always Sunny in Philadelphia conspiracy
theory meme I fre love it now it looks
like it's 3:00 a.m. so I am getting all
of these for the lights in my
apartment
progressively this is good this is
the explain to me the situation
issue I don't even know it's cold it
it's called so that's this is Wayne
scotting
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I don't regret a single instant my heart
feels full when I think about these last
few years when I think about the feast
that has been my life in
Paris but of course I'm making this
because something has changed I've
changed and I think I'm ready to take
the feast with me and that is what is
leading me to my next
chapter this is actually the first
episode in a new series chronicling what
comes next but first I want to thank the
sponsor of this video whose support is
making this upcoming series a reality I
am deeply motivated to learn more about
myself and that should be pretty obvious
if you've been watching my videos for a
while but I have found time and again
that this is the best possible thing to
invest in I was raised in a household
that valued investing in and developing
emotional intelligence and more than
ever I feel like this is what is helping
me navigate and make big life decisions
like the ones you're sort of witnessing
unfold in real time so thrilled to be
working with better help for two reasons
first is that they make therapy more
financially accessible as well as just
more flexible in general you can do it
online in whatever form of communication
that you most prefer whether that's text
phone call or video call you can freely
change therapist if you're not clicking
with who you're talking with which is
important I mean you got to feel
comfortable with whoever you're talking
to about
your
emotional situation whatever you're
going
through but I'm also grateful for better
helps support of this work that I'm
doing of sharing my journey of
navigating life if you will and
continuing to develop my own
understanding of my own experiences it's
really easy to sign up and get matched
with somebody right away you can just go
to the link in my description if you
want to check it out or go to
betterhelp.com methani Drew clicking the
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help thank you better help for your
support of this Channel all right so
where were we
what's the plan now what comes next
well as you can tell I'm in a little bit
of a different place than
usual why am I here well like so many
things in life I think it kind of just
snuck up on me a little bit I didn't
notice what was happening at first it
started with the occasional visit to the
countryside to escape the city then it
became every other weekend then it
became every weekend the Tipping Point
came in February there SP a week at my
parents home in the countryside alone I
was dog sitting for them and it was just
a little too good I didn't know it at
the time but that was the straw that
broke the camel's back as if a switch
had been flipped in my brain things just
weren't the same after that I didn't
come back to Paris as the same person I
think I had just glimpsed a little too
much of a different life I could be
living without meaning to I had bitten
from the forbidden fruit what do you do
when you find out a whole new world you
haven't explored awaits you it was time
to pack up the feast that had been my
life in Paris and take what I could with
me and just like that once again my life
was about to change
forever I don't
know where I'm
headed or how I'll get there
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or who I
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meet in which
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country on witch
Street a which
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table we'll have a
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seat but that's oh
okay
I'm
okay with how it's
going without
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knowing when I'm scared I close my
eyes and a little voice in my head
replies take your time don't don't
worry you're okay don't
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hurry so I don't
know what comes next and I never
will trust me I've tried and failed
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so now I think I'll let it
be yet another mystery
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