Juggling Helps My Depression - Flowtoys 2019 Juggler Profiles
A video about why I've juggled throughout my life since I was 12 years old!
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Flowtoys 2019 Juggler Profiles
I can't help but think that this video has helped others who sometimes feel they are alone in their struggles. Sometimes people just need a hero like yourself to encourage them. Stay Strong.
That's lovely. Juggling helps myself
You can get better, no matter how much you suck. Amazing comment and it definitely resonates with me
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I don't know if you are going to read this... But you are so inspiring.. I liked your attitude, struggle, and how you overcome it... Will it be possible to be your friend? 😊
I started juggling four years ago at the age of 60 because I had heard that neuroplasticity had revolutionized the treatment of stroke victims. Even though I have not had a stroke I wanted to know if I could rewire my brain from that of a non-juggler's brain to a juggler's brain, and the answer is, I could. I also learnt a valuable less about life, and that is, that failure is a necessary pathway to success. You can't succeed a juggling unless you allow yourself to fail at it first. I also appreciate the mindfulness of juggling and the potential for achieving a state of flow if you really get into it.
I have no doubt this video has helped may people in their personal life and juggling. Inspirational.
You're one of my favourite jugglers in the world! Thank you for everything you do!
This was honestly the most inspiring video I have seen in my life. I don’t really watch motivational videos because they don’t have any influence towards my struggles or my experiences. But your story about sparring with depression hits the heart as I struggled with that for years. Even now, there are points in my life where I feel like I’m at my lowest. But the most beautiful part about this story was that your passion and love for juggling kept you going! You found happiness with what you love to do, even when life hits you hard. You are the most passionate and positive person I know Taylor! Keep killing it, keep pursuing the passion, and remember, no matter if it’s one person who views your material or a Million, it’s ultimately your happiness in showcasing that love that is most important! ❤️
Thanks to daily dose of internet, that's how I found your channel. You're the best!
Taylor tries, cries but always rise (:
You are the best I have a depressive disorder medical condition a medical professional got me into juggling and it changed my life so much better so happy for you❤️
My story is same madam..... I was in deep mental depression for last few months.... But after seeing your videos I started Juggling 1 month ago....... And now I really enjoying my life by practicing juggling everyday.....
I started juggling at 14, and I have no friends either. I'm about to turn 17 this december. I was diagnosed with severe ptsd and depression. My father mentally and verbally abused me until I was 7. So I understand the joy that juggling can bring.
That’s how I feel because of pain and juggling helps me feel better.
I’ve always had 100 hobbies to keep me entertained. But picking up juggling 1.5yr ago or so has been very interesting. Like anything you haven’t mastered yet it keeps you humble but it’s something you can do anywhere and take anywhere. And it really does help keep the mind off negative things. 🙏🏼
Awesome video! Reminds me of when I joined the juggling club at university when I was a student. Someone wrote "SAD" on the club noticeboard in large letters. Someone else added to this so it then read: "SADness is alleviated by juggling". I've never forgotten seeing that, and that was in 1993! (camera phones weren't a thing then otherwise I would have taken a photo of it for posterity) Keep posting the marvellous videos!
Nice video. You motivate me to practice juggling again.. :)
hello you are one of my favorite jugglers, since I saw your videos I wanted to juggle again. My depression went away when I gave myself to Christ, may God bless you
I juggled today! That is it! I Flow daily because it just gives meaning to my day. No matter how i feel any particular day i can learn something new.
I started juggling half a year ago when I was 37, just to see if I could make it. And yes, seeing all the small changes over time is amazing, it really helps with depression to push yourself until it finally works. At the beginning I didn't believe I could do it, but in small steps it gets better and better, it's a fascinating progress until it finally works. And also yes, seeing amazing juggler like you is just as inspiring as frightening, I probably will never be as good as you are 😀
How are you doing on your juggling and life right now? I started in March, and it has helped me a lot. I hope you feel the same, and much love to you and your family!!
I had once that problem of comparing my self to other mates in my art: magic; I was very crumbled with my self confidence in magic, my magic and so my life style. So i stopped either practicing or performing my art and that was basically healthy, just because it made me understand how much important magic was for me; It is my own escape, my own moment to create something and it tells me you can do something you can succeed on something; The best lesson magic gave and gives to me is: no matter how impossible or hard something is, by practicing continuesly wanting ,or even wishing it, you'll get it. Im telling all this because i've been very surprised to hear something so similar to my experience (ofc of what I had the opportunity to listen to).
But you are one of the best juggling-tutor-videographers I could possible imagine. Juggling has multi-dimensional effects on people (I know so now) and, along with it, so do you by teaching people how to juggle. You have taught me 3 and 4 balls, 3 clubs, the 5 now needs some more patience and practice and dwell time in my brain. Keep up your high standards.
Being brave enough to even post this video is why you are absolutely amazing. To be honest I started juggling with balls a few years ago, and stopped for a long time.and found some of your videos when I was surfing the web and depressed, they made me want to juggle again, now if those clubs would just work with me instead of hitting me in the face....but seriously you are an absolutely amazing human being, keep being you.
Finding a focal point to balance your inner peace is a huge hurdle. To have achieved this at a younger age is awesome. We all have the cyclic ups and downs in life, so knowing what can generate that spark of happiness within yourself is key to eternal balance for this iteration of your life cycle.
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you're a great juggler taylor and an ever better human being, bless you and thankyou for teaching me how to juggle.
This is where im at in life right now. Depressed hardly any friends so i just started to juggle to fill in some time been going for a couple weeks complete newby but slowly learning and its something different that i can do by myself . Thanks for your videos
Loved this so much! You go girl!
The true story of the ugly duckling. (Please don't take that the wrong way, it's a compliment) thank you for sharing your story! I have bad depression as well from being wounded in Iraq and doing wood work is my way to cope. Good for you in finding a solution!
found you on reddit awhile ago. awesome content! keep it up!
You're so awesome Taylor, thank you for sharing.
Thanks... I'm a P.E. Teacher at an Alternative Private school and many of my students deal with disorders and unique issues. I have my students watch this video.
interestingly, when I watch you juggling I forget how many hours you must spend practising and then beat myself up because I am not even 1% as good as you! However, you keep me inspired. Keep it up.
My older cousin in Melbourne is an awesome juggler like you ...into the whole circus art thing. For years we'd hang out in the parks in Mellbs with him and his friends when I 'd go and visit, and I'd watch him juggle. Then one day I thought I 'd have a go to and he taught me some stuff, and I got better when I was going through depression a few years later as I found it a great way to refocus my ruminating mind. Then I got a full on job and had a falling out with my cuz, so the juggling fell by the wayside for around 5 years. I have been overseas in the UAE for the last 2 years working, did not take any balls and could not buy any over here. A few weeks ago I was in a pharmacy and there were these stress balls being sold at the counter, turns out they were great for juggling... so I'm all of a sudden back into it!! Eeen quite stressed in my job and at times depressed even and it's definately helping again! Really keen to get it to an internediate level now and your tuts are the best I could find on KZhead.... Great to here your story and watch your awesome style. Keep up the good work!
Gorgeous. Thank you, Taylor!
I'm enjoying your channel very much. I've found it hard to juggle if you're stressed. It forces you to relax to be able to do it. It's great to see you've found your passion. Keep up the good work, and positive videos.
You have juggled with our emotions throughout this video-log. Haven't missed a bit! Thank you!
Thank you for sharing this Taylor! I struggle with a lot of this kind of stuff too
As someone who had chronic depression I can empathize with you and others who have or have had mental illnesses. Juggling does help a lot in overcoming the brain damage caused due to depression and it was one of the primary reasons I picked up juggling about 2 months ago. I would struggle with even basic tasks, memory and math. I would always be confused and kept forgetting things. It was a dreadful feeling and I was/am a quitter too. Juggling builds up neurons and the feeling of having done and learnt something is amazing as it releases dopamine and is a huge motivator and confidence booster and helps a lot with treating depression. I'm really grateful that you keeping posting such videos. I love them. Although I can only do the cascade, I'm trying to learn some basic tricks and I'm enjoying juggling more with every passing day. I don't know if you'll be reading this. But if you do, I just want to thank you so much. I hope you and your loved ones are safe and healthy. Sorry for such a lenghty comment.
All very true, thanks for sharing your experiences ☺️
Wow😃 thanks for replying. You've made my week. Thank you so much.
Hey, I can just join others in saying that your videos are both very useful and fun. You make my 8 year old daughter laugh every time and she watches your videos a lot :). She learnt with you 3 ball cascade in few weeks.
Fantastic Taylor! Thank you for sharing so purely and honestly about your journey and your connection to juggling! :)
Great video, thank you for sharing it.
So happy to see you overcoming your struggles, keep up the good works! You’re not alone
Thanks for sharing Taylor. Neat view on juggling. You rock!
thank you for sharing this
You're amazing juggler and video creator. and thank you for this.
Great video!!
Love you, sharing this with my daughter!
Quite an inspiration for us all. Thank you, Taylor.
Taylor, I stumbled onto your instagram a while back and I always look forward to your posts! Your smile is infectious and you can't help but feel happy
Thanks for putting yourself out there. Love your videos.
This is the exact thing I needed to here at this exact moment of my life. Thank you.
great post, love to see you juggle, makes me smile. Juggling for me is like meditating and to relax. Keep filming your juggling & keep strong
Thank you for your videos
Wonderful video, Taylor. Thank you for sharing your story and showing how juggling helps you :)
Thanks for this.
Ayee you're great at what you do! Love your KZhead content.
thank you so much for sharing this!
Thank you sooooo much!!!!!
You are the shizzle!! I've watched your videos since your KZhead beginnings, Taylor. You may not know it, but you and the way you have about you have inspired and motivated me and a million other jugglers for the whole time.
Greets from Germany! Like you and your juggling, your insta, just all :)
Absolutely beautiful 💛💛💛 hit me right in the feely bits
When I feel down it always helps me to go outside and juggle in nature (and film it for my KZhead channel).
This was touching and resonated on a lot of levels. Thank you for sharing it and everything else you make it is a steady stream of inspiration and being reminded that even the amazingly talented among us fight the same insecurities is really reaffirming.
Thanks for sharing Taylor. I can really relate to your journey. You are not alone in how juggling has been so helpful in overcoming depression. It’s helped me through the ups and downs in my life, too.
Hey there, I just wanted to let you know that I found this video digging through KZhead playlists. And being stuck in quarantine yet being able to juggle has helped me recently. Thanks for posting this!
You are just awesome and inspirational.
Thank you!
Thanks for that!
Wow! This was so good. Your best video yet!! Thank you for sharing this.
You're awesome. I truly connect with your message. You inspire me :) ...never stop...
I juggle too! I use it as therapy as well, it centers me ❤
This was incredible to watch. I had no idea that you had such a journey, I thought you were just someone who loves juggling. I loved to hear about it and it was emotional and beautiful and inspiring all in one, so thank you for being unapologetically yourself. Would love to hear more from you and your journey, as well as more juggling! :D
Im so glad that you kept juggling because you are such an inspiration to me and you show us tons of cool tricks!
I find this video inspirational because it relates directly to me too. I learnt how to juggle three balls at a youth discovery camp when I was 19 and then I stopped. I stopped because of what Taylor was saying. I felt like I would never be as good as some of the other jugglers and I used to watch people juggling 4,5 and 6 balls and that is how I felt. I am not good enough. Then when covid hit 2 years ago I needed something to keep me active and sane since my gym was closed so I got out the juggling balls again. I started every day with 2 hours of juggling and over time I got better and better. But more than that, it fueled my confidence and made me feel good. Pretty soon I was up to juggling 5 balls. This was something that I never thought that I would be able to do and watching people like Taylor showed me that it was possible. So now I am working on 6, something I thought I would never do. Thanks Taylor :-)
What a delight you are! Congratulations on your win. Your struggle to juggle against so much gravity is inspirational. Thank you for sharing your gifts and story.
Fantastic. You rock.
When I'm with my little niece I show her your IG and she feels inpowered knowing a girl can do what you do. Keep up the great work! Ps love the smirks and the winks and now your honestly hehe :l
Ur awesome Taylor. It helps mine too. I started when I was 20. Keep up the good stuff
Pretty nice story, thanks for sharing it!!!
Just saw this and it made me cry. I can totally relate. Thanks for being open about your depression and how you work through it
Hey Taylor, I love your videos. You inspire me. I’ve been following your jigging videos for around 10 years. You are amazing, I’ve been feeling many of the same things that you have described here. Thank you again for making videos I really appreciate what you do.
Thank you for having the courage to talk about this with so much sincerity!
I loved this video! Ive seen a few tutorials but had no idea you were that good of a juggler. Those pins look fun. I dont know if im depressed but im alone all day everyday and when i get burnt out on work i can become overwhelmingly bored and lonely. Ive taken up gymnastics - and im obsessed right now but being middle aged i can only work out on my rings effectively a few hours a week. I find juggling to be the perfect companion hobby. It keeps your mind connected to your body and builds your wrist/hand/finger dexterity. Plus its so fun!! Im a beginner but i can easily spend an hour or two juggling without even noticing the time. Thanks for making this video! Im going to order some pins right now!
Out come the clubs and beanballs. Thanks! You rock!
Thank you Taylor for being an awesome juggler and making all these amazing videos. I have learnt so much from you and it’s not just juggling. You are truly an inspiration!
Thanks for being vulnerable in this
Awesome message!
This is exactly the reason I started Juggling also☝️Your honesty, energy and talent are an inspiration. Thanks 🙏
I found your channel a couple of days ago and I watched 4 or 5 of your tutorials. I enjoyed all of them and they helped me with my juggling. Thank you for that. And thank you for sharing your story :)
Thanks, Taylor. This is definitely a video I want to share with my daughter - it's good to see you find a passion in juggling, a deep passion for that matter. She used to play badminton, and was quite good at that, but she just quit playing once she got into college due to stress or whatever. Just hope that she will find from you an inspiration and a passion she badly needs. Thanks again for the sharing.
lovely lovely lovely !! thank you for share..
You are amazing! Don’t forget it! You have taught me almost everything I know about juggling and have given me something to focus on when graduate school is really getting to me and I feel like I can’t do anything well. Thank you for giving me an incredible coping tool!
This is a great video, love your honesty & encouraging message. Just found out about you through Josh Horton's editors video that features you. I also see you are sponsored by juggling warehouse & where have you been all my life?? You should make a colab with Josh, the two of you could make a off the chain video! Great channel, keep making content!
Thank you for sharing your story! I'm learning to juggle, your videos are really helping, and I can't wait to make a little bit of progress every day :)
Since I watched your lobster video on juggling TV I am a big fan, glad you're on KZhead. You are an awesome person, thank you for teaching me juggling
Thank you. You are amazing
Such an inspiring video
Awe, this was really motivating! You’re super sweet Taylor Tries, stay cookin‼️👨🏾🍳
My daughter just started juffling. we LOVE your videos!
thanks for sharing your story. hugs from italy !
Wow! This is so inspiring. I also used to juggle every day as a teen; it was my escape. I even learned a few tricks from your early videos. Glad to see you're back into it getting so much out of juggling! This makes me want to try juggling every day.