Everything happens for a reason (cliche I know)

[kilozombie]

I know so many people that have survived or suffered from cancer.. Like 25 and thats in my small town, thousands of people suffer from it and it's spreading like a time bomb about to set off.

[myloveformusic12]

umm.....WHAT THE HECK ARE YOU DOING?!

[booklover1425]

Doesn't nessacarily apply to everyone. It may have been a blessing in disguise but let me ask you this: if that logic goes for everyone, what was the reason of my dad dying when I was ten? Losing my house and everything in it?

[followerofChrist157]

Thumbs up if Ksicsfaces led you here

[Alicia420K]

i GET exactly what shes saying.

i agree with her 100 fucking percent.

i stongly, firmly believe EVERY little thing happens for a reason.

"]bad or good. strait up, everything.

[imDilan]

I disagree, but you have an interesting view on things.

[MsShortygirl]

i do think that some things might happen for a reason but not everything like for example we are all going to die eventually its just suppose to happen like you are old and get sick but if you in a car accident or you are murdered dont think that it really meant to be it just happens i dont think that there really is a plan on the whole world and how things happen i think thy just kinda happen

[Binki2001]

u dnt hav that much of make up vids u should change it from make up channel to something else

[auksina]

well,in my opinion thing do happen for some sort of reason,but we make just take the next step forward to evolve.

[MasterPianz]

Why can't fucking dumb asses just accept that everything happens by CHANCE

Not logic or anti-logic, just pure chance and maybe a couple of scientific facts.

Chance is the most powerful tool in order for life / death to happen. Chance is why we are still here

[cerystalkstoyouall]

So people in africa are born, then die a few days later of lack of water. That's not for a reason, that's just horrible.

[hayleygoestohogwarts]

thats a bad way to clean your brushes :) have a nice day

[staggo3000]

BOOO! STUFF DONT HAPPEN 4 NO DAMN REASON IT JUST HAPPENS!

[Damienf77]

I don't know if it's orchestrated or if its some kind of law of nature that things just naturally fall into place but I do think you're right about this. When you're able to step back and look at the big picture you find that everything is connected. When you can clear your mind of all of the analysis and criticism the world/universe becomes a seamless and infinitely fascinating place to live. Every seemingly terrible thing that happens paves the way for something better in some sense.

[voidergary]

Children that develop leukemia happens for a reason?

[HippyL0ngst0cking]

@voidergary yep. I believe so. That's a concept I used to struggle with actually. My sister was born with...how to word this? Well, she was born with a bunch of heart defects but the 2 I know best how to describe are: she was born without her intraventricular septum, which is what separates our oxygenated blood that has just returned from our lungs and is pumped out to our body from our de-oxygenated blood which is returning to get oxygen from our lungs. Without that septum, all her blood mixed

[HippyL0ngst0cking]

@voidergary and her body never received the amount of oxygen it should have, leaving her with a blue tint. On top of that, her pulmonary artery (skinny little thing which carries the blood from the heart to the lungs which are right next to it) and her aorta (large, thick and powerful as it needs to be to pump blood throughout our entire bodies) were switched around. So she had this weak, skinny little thing pumping her already less than fully oxygenated blood throughout her body. To date she's

[HippyL0ngst0cking]

@voidergary had 4 or 5 open heart surgeries so the question of why do children get sick or why are they born with defects has been prevalent in my mind since I was 6. 23 years later, I've settled on this. I do believe in reincarnation, (although some do not). And I belive the purpose or reason behind a child getting sick or dying is to effect those around them. As a wake up call of some sort. I agree that life never hands us more than we can handle. And I think that the children who do get sick

[Greathiway]

@HippyL0ngst0cking "dying is to effect those around them"

I think this is just a type of deep narcissism of people that feel they need to make of a story to help them grieve.

And I dont think Any of us need to lie to ourself about some extant meaning in order to get through life difficulties.

" I agree that life never hands us more than we can handle"

Thats obviously false since people do die: this is the definition of a life overwhelmed.

[HippyL0ngst0cking]

@voidergary are more than strong enough to handle it. IMO they have served their purpose regardless of how short of a time they may have been "alive" in our eyes. My sister is still very much alive - a "miracle child" who wasn't supposed to live past puberty if she survived her surgeries. She's now 23. I do believe she was born the way she was in order to affect my parents in some way shape or form, and possibly even myself. A lesson that was supposed to be learned. And to be honest, I dont

[HippyL0ngst0cking]

@voidergary think that lesson was fully learned. 16 years later, I got sick. And though I believe strongly that *I* learned a great deal from my experience, I'm not sure whether or not my parents learned anything.

In an attempt to not make this about me (also because my mom reads/watches this channel and I dont feel like getting into with her), I'll present a different (true) story.

An 18 year old was running wild, living with her father who was physically and sexually abusive. Into drugs etc

[HippyL0ngst0cking]

@voidergary She did the drugs in an attempt to escape the bs at home. She tried to leave multiple times but no one else in the family would take her in and her father wouldnt allow her to leave. She got pregnant accidentally by her boyfriend. With an extra mouth to feed, her mother took her in as her father no longer wanted her there. She finally escaped the abuse. Before the child's 1st birthday she died. I dont remember how, and it doesnt matter. The mother still very much struggles with it

[HippyL0ngst0cking]

@voidergary 20 some odd years later. I could of course be wrong, but I see the child as an angel who saved the mothers life. Put an end to her abusive situation. When people die, it's because their purpose was served. Whether we see it or not. perhaps their purpose was served in death itself and the ripple effect it has on those around them, instilling that life must be appreciated, how short it is, take time to stop and smell the roses, be present, do what you want NOW, say what you want NOW

[cherkas009]

Are you talking cause and effect?

[tanjush68]

i do agree as well. so many bad things happened to me, i cried and asked myself why me...and only today i know that it changed me in the way it had to. i feel now previleged to have the experience i have! i don t believe in a god, pictured like others do. but i believe in my destiny....somewhere somehow my life is written.

[beybilin]

God Bless you!!! you are amazing!, you just told me what I needed to hear! please keep posting!

thank you!, thank you!, thank you!

[BestToBeAlone]

My goodness you are so courageous and special. God bless you.

[lalagoaway12345]

wow.

that was so true...

[cherkas009]

u said u got sick?

[knzay]

this video just blew my mind.

x__x

[alltimedani]

i dont understand what yer saying my mom last year was diagnose wwith cervical cancer and we are soooo much closer and she has over comed it but still!! it was hard and fucking expensive

[alltimedani]

i mmeant i do understand :)

[MounOkap]

When my father had his stroke and I was only 14, I asked him why God did that to him (mind you, prior to that, I lost my uncle, my grandma and 2 days after her funeral he had a major stroke). He told me the exact same thing. Ever since, I've made that my motto.

But when hard times are kicking you down, digging a hole to bury you, it can very hard to chant that to yourself. But I did, every single day until things turned around. There is always a reason for everything in life! Thank you!

[msexotika]

OMG 680 000$ !!!!!!!!!!!! Did I hear right? :( Sometimes, I think the United States should do like Canada does, health & education wise... Everything about health, from a little booboo on the finger to Cancer, it's covered.. EVERYTHING... My dad got cancer when I was younger...and he's even in a SPECIAL list, which means that anytime he wants to have a test or whatever... he doesn't have to wait 6 hours in the waiting room, he passes straight! I'm glad you're well ! I love you & your thoughts

[msexotika]

So free health.... basically... you make so much sence in everything you say about everything happends for a reason !

[KrisMTL]

I concur, living in Canada is pretty pimp. College is like $600 in Montreal, Uni is $6000 and most health care is covered. I had to go stay at the hospital a few years ago and it was all covered. Same thing happened to friend of mine from Boston and she payed like $10k :(

[SarbuttX3]

I am going through a rough time right now, and this video made me realize a lot. thank you!

[zcraa78]

You reminded me of this at a very appropriate time in my life. Thank you so much Risa, I bet you never imagined when you made this video that such a simple message would have such resonance with so many. When I try to engage my friends in more philosophical discussions they tend to get a bit bored, so it's nice to have someone on here who gives me something to think about :) Looking forward to your next video (make-up or otherwise!) Love Cat xxx

[itzquiffer]

Another good video, hun. I enjoy listening to you vent because you talk about a lot of topics that I think about.

[Bianca22382]

Thanks for your video. I hope it's true :)

[Medusa1985]

You are inspirational Risa ! i honestly respect you. I`m glad you make this videos

[Pikapookie]

that I have 2 more cats that i love to death, and that I'm happy, but i think it did phase me in a way nothing else could. I am still a kid, and I do still deserve to live my life, and I do. However, it grew me up. I realized that one day a person is here, and the next thing you remember is sitting in the backseat of your dad's SUV, in the backseat with your brother wondering why dad looked mad, and why mom was crying. And then sitting in a room with your grandma, and mom, dad brother, and more

[Pikapookie]

When my Uncle died, when I was 7. I cried and cried, like any other 7 year old would, and I wondered; like any other 7 year old; why it had to happen to me.

Why it had to happen again, 3 months later, with my other Uncle. And again, 11 months later. I kept asking God what I did to deserve it, if I had done something wrong. But, honestly, it did happen for a reason. Don't misunderstand me, I wish every day that they were still here, because I made honor roll in school 3 semisters out of 4, and..

[b4bym3liss4]

You're right, I needed to hear that.

Thank you for the reminder.

[macmaniaca]

hi risa, i really try to think it the way you do, but one day i was confronted with someone who told me he had been abused by a stranger when he was still a child... it really left me speechless...that leads me to the conclusion that not everything can happen for a reason, sorry...

[cristinapopa21]

you are just great Risa!:*

[dadzagl]

WORD!

[nurita4]

you're totally right everything happens for a reason!!! and I have a confession to make.... OK, so I subscribed to your makeup channel because of petrilude.. I watched one of your videos I really liked it and I subscribed and then one day I was feeling like checking all my subscriptions. I came across your and some others and ignorantly thought "I already have too many subscriptions of people showing how to do makeup I don't need that many superficial stuff" and I unsubscribed of...

[nurita4]

some people, one of them was you... then like a week later I came across your color wheel video at petrilude's blog and found out you had a nonmakeup channel and when I heard what you had to say I was like "Why the hell did I unsubscribe!!" and of course I subscribed to both channels hehehe... so I guess I really needed to listen to what you had to say & realize I totally misjudged you!...I'm soo happy I found that color video!! xD... your true beauty opinion inspires me

xoxo

[FenielloJ]

honestly thank you so much. your videos make me realize so much. your absulty right. when i come onto youtube your videos are the first i watch. because you teach something. you changed my life and i really mean that.

[dimpleza]

Wonderful!! Thank you Risa! <3

[lifeispeachy127]

it is a cliche, a really over used nasty depressing cliche, but in all honesty it has to be true.

you do have to go through hardships to see the good in life.

and fuck whoever called you a hypocrite, your amazing. TEAM RISA! :) <3333

[RainbowSunshineDust]

Awwh im sorry to hear that about you and your cancer and everything.

im glad your okay now.

your videos are great. im so glad you made a new channel :)

[glitterngloss13]

Thank you so much for creating this channel and talking about the things that you talk about. I have been thru a lot of infertility stuff, weight gain, job loss, ect over the past 2 years and have cried many tears over it and it has taken me a long time to understand why. Now I am not saying that I totally understand it all yet but I think maybe I am starting to see the light at the end of my tunnel. I think we each have to face our own obstacles I guess.

[melldot]

Thank you :)

[magicgrl111]

Post Tenebras Lux: this phrase really helps me remember that there will always be light after the dark, and without the dark we wouldn't know how amazing the light really is.

[meiastar]

So wait, I'm confused...you said not having health insurance was a good thing because if you had it you would have owed tons of money. But if you didn't have health insurance, wouldn't you have owed tons *more* money? XD

[HippyL0ngst0cking]

nope! Because like I said, I applied for state aid. So everything was covered. If you have less than (I think it's $2k) in the bank, and don't own property or a car- Med-ical will cover you if you have like a major illness or something.

[sugarrushnz]

i really did need to hear this, your such an inspiration Risa

[Jdimples1123]

I also believe every thing happens for a reason. I had my son 2 weeks before I turned 17 and got A LOT of shitty comments from people but I never let anyone get to me. I just kept my head up and kept on. Now Im 23 with two kids & married, but I guess the point is that I love the person I've become. I feel that if it weren't for my kids I'd probably be dead because of the drug & alcohol problem I had.

[jennafizzy123]

I sort of believe that, but I've had chronic fatigue syndrome of seven years straight, and I still don't quite know the reason for that.

[lipscollidexx]

i did really need to hear this, thank you so much Risa!

[emilylengriffin]

You are amazing Risa. I'm beginning to really look up to you allot.

[raddestqueen]

this is kind of judgmental of me, but i feel like i can tell which people have gone through shit and which haven't by the way the handle certain situations. i knew this girl who would always freak out about the littlest things and i would wonder if it was because she never had a "real" issue to deal with to put it in perspective, you know?

[macface2adore]

changed forever because of my worsening Fibro and my husband being so fragile after these strokes. His strokes affected the left side of the brain (abc,123) and the right side of his body so watching him get so frustrated with himself his heart wrenching. Then I wonder about our future financially. Risa, it is never ending "what if" now and I am searching for some sort of peace. I feel as though I do good so why isn't some of that coming back to me? I am rambling now. Sorry, but needed to talk.

[stlxprincess]

I'm not Risa, but your post touched me. The hardest part is the "what if". "What if" causes so much fear and anxiety in us all. Try playing the "what IS" game instead. Anyone going through a trauma has to live in the moment and not play "what if". Acceptance of the reality and not what MIGHT become is integral to your survival of this time in your life. If you think of things that could be worse, it will leave you feeling hopeless. If you think of things that could happen that are good and they

[stlxprincess]

don't, then you will feel disappointed. You can only deal with what IS, and find comfort and peace with knowing what IS. It seems as though things are very bleak for you right now, but please continue on the path of positivity and continue to put good and positive energy out into the world. I promise, it WILL come back to you, it always does. It is the law of the universe. It can be hard to wait on, but you should have faith. And remember to always live in the moment. It's ok to be sad and it's

[stlxprincess]

ok to cry. You don't always have to try to be strong. If your moment is grief, then live with the grief in THAT moment, but then move on, even if you have to force yourself. Allow yourself the moments to cry, grieve, be angry, but always see them as MOMENTS and make sure you move on from them. And don't forget to cherish and recognize the positives, too. Any little thing can be a good moment and should be treated the same. I hope this helps, in some way. I will think of you and ask for blessings

[HippyL0ngst0cking]

Thank you for responding - because your response was much better than mine could have ever been. <3

Also, to the OP - you might wanna pick up "Where is the Mango Princess?" It's a great non-fiction book about head trauma/brain injury written from the wife's perspective - she narrates. It might help you feel like you're not alone and allow you to "escape" from your life - but at the same time it's theraputic. Am I making sense?

[Luvtakingpics]

It will come back to you just maybe not right away and not in the way you think. God loves us all and he never puts any of us in situations we can't handle.

[macface2adore]

So, I do believe that everything happens for a reason and I being raised as a Christian truly believe it is to help me wake up and see what will bring me true hapiness. I did a vid the other night about how I am changing my channel a bit and how I want to do less hauls and more reviews, tuts, etc because shopping was a way for me to try to fill a void, but it wasn't work. Very temporary "high" if you will. I still wonder "why" and don't know if I will every know, but my life is now (cont)

[macface2adore]

I have truly been struggling with this. It started with my Fibromyalgia that has been worsening over the past five years. Then in March, my husband had a head trauma and had two strokes. He is 36. I am finding myself sinking into a bit of a depression and my YouTube channel is what is keeping me afloat at this time. My husband is home and is by no means a vegetable. We talk, but my best friend, the Gary I love is missing. He stays in one room mostly and I in another. So lonely. (continued above)

[JessKoeh88]

I love your vlogs, Risa!

[katiebrookeee]

damn i think i rlly did need to hear this...

[stlz07ruby]

You kinda remind me of Oprah...

[HippyL0ngst0cking]

LMFAOOOOO! Funniest comment EVER! Can I ask why though? I haven't watched Oprah in like 8 years...

[stlz07ruby]

Hehe, you posses that aura that keeps the 'audience' watching!

[theflowerjj]

HAHAAHH i never do the thumbs thing, but for this special and hilarious comment you definitely get a thumbs up from me!!!!!!!!! lol<3

[lovelycorinne]

I am a true believer that you just never know what pains are blessings in disguise. Get it girl. I'm glad your here.

[knnelson08]

seriously everything u vlog about i think about like 2 days eariler and i agree with everything u say

[xnewschoolmaryx]

thank you for this Risa

[Sassafras72]

I believe like you that everything happens for a reason. I believe it so much I have a shirt that says it. :) I believe the good and the bad happen like you do and that God is the reason but thats just me and my opinion. I am so enjoying your conversation videos. They really get you thinking. I also wouldnt change a thing about my life and alot of people find it weird because I am disabled but I believe honestly that it has been a process and will continue to be a process of making me who I am.

[Sassafras72]

I also believe that everything is planned out for you. I dont really have issues with believing that but I know alot of people do.

[stlxprincess]

To expand on your post, I feel there is a "master plan", so to speak, but we as humans have Free Will, so we make choices and decisions every day that either strengthen the path to the end designed for us, or we move further away from it. I have noticed that those who "fight" their destiny, so to speak, are the most miserable. Those who act most unlike a loving, thoughtful, generous human being suffer greatly. Ultimately, I feel each of us have the same "master plan", to take care of each other.

[Sassafras72]

Totally agree with the Free Will and that humans making choices everyday that affect the path as you said and those that fight it like you said tend to be miserable from my observations as well. It all comes down to loving each other unconditionally for me but thats part of taking care of each other ;) so yeah thanks for expanding on my answer I appreciate you making it more clear.

[bolanos171]

why/how does your makeup brushes have a color tip on the handle?

[theflowerjj]

Allthatglitters21 has a video/tutorial on how and why she paints the tips of her brushs, you should check it out :] <3

[bolanos171]

i will for sure do that thanks :) also love the vids and your free spirit!

[ladyxharley]

Me And You Would Have AWESOME Conversations..........