A Catch Up

Id like to start off by saying hi. How you doing? I do hope you’re doing well, if not hopefully this post will be a light to brighten up your day.
So, recently I have been extremely busy as I explained in my last post. Through all the hustle and bustle I came across a number of posts in which I found quite inspirational (though some are from my drafts and have been laying there since the beginning of the year).

Inspirational

The space you take up. – justkissmyfrog
It’s a video that completely changes your perspective on the way you look at life. When I watched it, it really made me stop and think about how I look at my own life.

AConMann – Connor Manning
This guy I believe has not got enough recognition. He’s clever and looks at things from a completely different angle. Many YouTuber’s don’t like to touch on touchy topics or really share their intellectual feelings. Connor does exactly this and it’s a refreshing. His videos truly open my eyes to topics that I wouldn't usually think about. His video called ‘How to Get Things Done’ (I would say) is a great video to watch to get a feel of why I like him.

Theodora Lee
Well if you don’t know her, she’s the older sister of the YouTube sensation Caspar Lee (she on the other is somewhat more serious though). Her videos aim to help people though she still has a lot of fun. Here are some of my favs of her videos :)

Faith

RELEVANT Magazine - Website
I happened to come about this site when I found a cover of All Sons & Daughters on YouTube. So I decided to visit their site and found that it was great! It’s a magazine company but they have quite a few of their articles online. They have many different topic themes and issues that reach out to all ages and types of people. It’s a site worth checking out.

Jefferson Bethke
Now for my more religious side ;) I happened to find this guy out of the blue but I thank god that I did. He is one of those people who you need to have in your life. He makes you question yourself (in a good way) on whether or not you are practicing your faith in a way that Jesus would want you to, in a way that the bible teaches you to. The first video of his that I watched was about how you read your bible and it was an eye opener. It reminded me of something I've always known but just didn't acknowledge. It was a mini revelation, and it wasn't the last one. Each and every video he creates adds to my knowledge and helps me grow in my faith and as a person.
                              
Word 4 u 2day – daily devotional
I used to use a daily devotional called YP’s which is aimed at pre-teens. I was beginning to grow out of it as I felt I could no longer relate to the topics in which were presented so I went in search for another daily devotional. I found one called Mettle which was basically a step up from YP’s, but I also something a bit … more. My mum reads a devotional called ‘Word for You Today’ which is aimed at adults, but looking at the back I found that they had one aimed at the younger generation. So I went online and found that I could read the devotional online for free which was brilliant. I feel that the topics presented are great for my development in my faith as they are slightly maturer (I know that’s not a word) as they were aimed more towards young adults/Uni students but are still pretty relevant to me.

The Anima Series – YouTube
My dear friend recommended me to watch this and I’m glade she did. It’s (I believe) a spoken word which is very truthful and honest. It’s definitely worth looking at

Music

For this section I’m going to try and condense my feelings into just a few words (hopefully)

Lorde
Yellow Flicker Beat (the Hunger Games) – Awesome, that all I need to say

Tom Odell
Can’t Pretend – this one hits me every time. Punchy.

Nick Jonas
Jealous – so truthful. ‘It’s my right to be hellish, I still get jealous’ the gospel version is sooooo good
Chains – my heart
Teacher – the best dance along song
Push – all the emotions

Hozier
Take me to church – just listen

Vance joy
Riptide – such a calming song (though a bit on the weird side if you listen to the lyrics or watch the music video)

Lana Del Ray
Young and beautiful – marvelously classic

Ellie Goulding
Figure 8 – no words (personally wouldn't waste my time on the music video)

Husky
Saint Joan - different

Jasmine Thompson
Willow – so calming
Run – honest
Drop your guard – honest (once again)

Coldplay  
Ink – lullaby

Phillips Phillips
Unpack Your Heart – joyful. A feel good kinda song

James Bay
Let it go – reflective

Enrique Iglesias
Bailando – beautiful (the other versions are arguably better)

Pentatonix
Daft Punk – who doesn't love a bit of a Capella?

Jerrell Perry
Win – it emanates emotion

Sam Smith
Like I can – another honest one talking about real love

Random

Why Mondays suck – SourceFed
Well let’s just say this was an eye opener

Presence – lululemon
Well this is something that all people need to watch

Epic Patty Cake – Kurt Hugo Schneider
He is a well-known musician who is known to create out of the ordinary music videos and this one is no exception (here’s another version)
Another great video of his is Safe and Sound

Hope you liked this post. Comment below what you think of my recent (and not so recent) favs :)

Ellah xx

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