All good on my side.

[adriangallo100]

Can you please tell me the names of the songs in this video?

[jetJames]

It's good to find (or more accurately, see) someone, albeit parted by an ocean and whatnot, who I can relate to. Great video, Sam. Many thanks.

[wynngoes]

Quiet. I think I know what you mean. I'm like that. And I used to judge myself for it too. What made it worst was when people told me I was quiet and implied that it was a bad thing. So for a long time I kinda hated being quiet or being told I was quiet. My mind is never quiet anyways. But I've come to accept it. And yeah, it's a very liberating feeling. I definitely need to remind myself more often that other people are preoccupied with themselves too though.

[Drummer2k7]

you should be a motivational speaker lol

[ouREvilone]

I kind of did the same thing with myself in recent months. I just trusted my feelings more and went with them. And I felt a lot better accept there is still one thing you have to remember. Do not lose sight of your goals because thats what happened to me and then I started hating myself more and I ended up hurting someone else because I lacked responsibility. But I think there are just obvious things we can to do think about our feelings but still go with the flow and be free. Good luck! :)

[hollabooiers]

For some reason, it always takes me a few days to get around to your videos, it's almost like I need to be in a certain mood to watch them. When I do finally stop staring at my subscriptions box and click on your lovely face, it's always more than worth the wait. It's a nice feeling, recognising yourself and your thoughts in another person.

I'm going through a pretty stressful time in my life right now and just your 'hey guys' at the beginning of the video is enough to make me smile and...

[hollabooiers]

...feel much more optimistic about my life. Not to mention that I really can relate to what you have to say. Thank you for that and thank you for being you. :) *hugs*

...

And now let's all pretend getting a virtual hug from a random stranger online isn't creepy. >_>

[jex9]

I go through the same thing you went through. I improved on the self shyness thing by getting a job in retail sales, it helped me open so much. I'm glad I had that job it opened my eyes and now im more open with myself. I still have my troubles but its easier to overcome them these days. Im gad to see a new video from you Sam! Take care!

[Ocelotte]

This was a very inspiring and uplifting message in your video. As an INFP, I can relate to pretty much everything that you said, and I'm beginning to come to a point in my life where I'm learning to accept myself-- good and bad. The part about trusting yourself really resonated with me as well, as that has given me a lot of difficulty in the past (and still does, for that matter). I hope your future brings some more good your way. :^)

[SolZocalo]

It is empathy and understanding and just more than sometimes a little weird to realize that, as introverts going through life, - if you'll please pardon how I begin to possibly in one way perceive & understand you, as well as how I know myself -, that often we have little to say aloud, but yet can be more than bursting with feelings and emotions. Honesty with yourself, as you mentioned, is a key beginning to experiencing life more fully. You're a great person. Each day, pay yourself first.

[loser2old4utube]

Great vid Sam! I'm happy that life is going so well for you. I hope life continues to improve for you.

I always avoid large social gatherings myself. I'll always be on the 'outside'. I know it's not an ideal place to be, but at this stage it's my way of 'being'.

[HaleyMary]

Hi Sam. Great to see you vlogging again. :)

I think a certain amount of self love can be healthy. It's only when that self love is put above loving others that it can become a problem.

I would be silent a lot in school and sometimes still am quiet in university. I always get asked by people why I don't talk more and i just feel that that's the way I am. It's not that I don't want to talk, but sometimes I just can't think of much to talk about.

[bnrocks182]

Hi Sam,

I love your videos.  I'm glad you're happy and smiling. Good things happen to good people and I'm sure many more good things are in store for you=)

[burnoutnt]

You are so cool, wish I had friends like you, hang in there!

[jenchapple89]

It's just crazy how much I'm like you though... I tend to overanalyze everything in social situations and as a result I try to avoid social outtings because I feel so uncomfortable. But you're right, we really are all in the same boat. Hopefully I will reach that point of self-acceptance in the future because it would certainly make life more enjoyable! Thanks SO MUCH for sharing your thoughts and feelings! :-)

[jenchapple89]

And I therefore feel that I should be more talkative and open like other people. Because of this, I often find that I don't like the way I am because I haven't reached that point of self-acceptance. I've been working on it for a very long time and the road to self-acceptance is truly a very long one... Honestly, I don't even think too many adults even make it to that point, the point where they are are totally comfortable with being in their own skin.

[jenchapple89]

WOW. It's almost scary how much I think like you!! I just had to say that first of all... I'm 20 years old and I tend to be more of a quiet person; I don't like to draw attention to myself and I am actually much more comfortable simply sitting and listening to conversation rather than being a part of conversation. Only when I really want to say something will I say it. But, the thing is, we live in a world where being extraverted is almost favored over being introverted.

[Zimologist]

This video could be appropriately titled, 'I am Sam'. :D

[cologneprince]

Wow, this video really spoke to me. I'm the exact same type of person, and I've been researching all these different places on how to be more social and things of that nature. I also am afraid of being in a relationship for fear of being a boring boyfriend. Though I definitely can use some improvements, I am glad to hear that you have been doing just fine accepting yourself. Hopefully, I'll do the same. :)

[dafttool]

Good to see you again. Glad that you're getting out & about. Hope you find somebody that's just as special as you. :)

[BLUEFlSH7]

great to see you smiling bro

[windycrazy]

=)

<3

[Lelc27]

Good to have you back!!

[Ray3010]

Great to hear Sam that you're feeling so much better now. So that is Amazingly GOOD news!!

The same things you experienced the last months I had too from the beginning of this year. I am so more "myself" and feel also soooo much better! It feels like you start a new life although it sounds so weird. I learned to accept the way I am and the way I should handle things at the local hospital. ....

[Ray3010]

.....I came there when I was totally lost after a burn-out. I was so depressed you can hardly understand. And now....it's like a new start in life!! Thanks for making this wonderfull video and sharing it with us on youtube! Really, I mean it from the bothem of my heart.

Ray

[estucheron]

This video helped me think about a few times I've been to bars with friends recently. I don't drink nor enjoy loud bar settings, so it was difficult for me to enjoy. But I'd almost forgotten that my being quiet in these situations is not being meaningfully judged, despite what I believed at the time. Thanks for the reminder.

[sadie4short]

your videos have become my wake up call. im so happy for you and a little bit envious about the state youve gotten yourself into. i just wish i knew how to let go and just be. still in search of that calm.

[Tomtubesy]

Glad to see you happy again, life really is too short to worry about what others think of you. I've been taking some classes so I can go to University in a year and we have been studying sociological concepts, and last week we were talking about the micro view of society, in that we all internally create an image of ourselves based on the reactions of and interactions with others. This has most definitely been a major aspect of my life! Although that's the journey I guess! Take care.

[CeJaques]

ahh im like that too, afraid that im too quiet or not proper.. we all just have to learn to open and use it to our advantage =]

another great video sam =]

[BDboystoys1]

You definitely add something that is worthy of embrace. Anyway, this really resonated with where i am right now and hope to be. Great to hear from you just 'being'

:)

[tattooskin72]

About 9 years for me... and for the same reasons somewhat. It's a little more complicated than all that. Great video. You don't make many, but when you do, always wonderful :)

[Flanole]

There is a light about you that is exciting. Of course they are "judging" you; they are saying who is that hot, intelligent guy over there. How can I get to know him? Oh my boy you add a great deal to the universe. Multiple suitors, I so happy for you that I am giddy and I don't get giddy very often. That amazing smile is back! I have to go do the happy dance now. Good luck!! : )

[seaottersoup]

It's interesting that you're quiet in social situations, because I love listening to you talk. :)

I find I spend so much time either trying to meet the expectations of others or flying under their radar that I have trouble knowing who I really am.

[Agriking]

Normality is a vastly over thought concept further frustrated by the unrealistic expectations perpetuated by the mass media industry. I congratulate you for having the wisdom to get passed it.

As far as your love life goes, three? You go, boy!

[activeharmonic]

Hi Sam, good to see you are coming through that down period with a big smile on your face. I think you needed to go there to get here, (difficult as that must have been for you). Your "being" mode is what will make life exciting for you - so enjoy being - enjoy the journey - enjoy people - enjoy life