"Every year 2 million people die of dehydration, so it doesn't matter if the glass is half full or half empty, there's water in the cup, drink that shit and stop complaining" Brilliant ^^

@andrewscheyltjens1094

6 жыл бұрын

indeed i luvv that one

@sciecopeland8981

5 жыл бұрын

I used this as my senior quote 😂💕

@pmbonds7998

5 жыл бұрын

H

@maisiemiller3486

5 жыл бұрын

@@sciecopeland8981 I don't think I get year book quotes (They are a bit different in England...I'm in my final year of high school) but if we did my quote would either be this or "An eye for an eye and we'd all be blind"

@bluwater1496

5 жыл бұрын

That's a fact it's best 2 come up wit a solution like an adult instead of being a constant complainer

"you're still alive ; act like it " hit me hard

@jomontanee

6 жыл бұрын

Me too. It echos in my soul.

@helenakut4551

5 жыл бұрын

tyjø .panic same !

That glass half full half empty bit got me. Bravo.

@KiaFlow

10 жыл бұрын

Yessss!!!

@RachaelBaker231

10 жыл бұрын

Yeah, thats when i started to sob.

@RobynBobynn

7 жыл бұрын

specterhaterew same, omg

@Lisa-mp2lw

7 жыл бұрын

SAME

@errwalters23

7 жыл бұрын

Hafsa Ahmed 0pi ty tee a 1

I have depression, and I don't feel insulted by this poem at all. Rudy is telling me that depression doesn't make me - that on the good days, the days my brain isn't working against me, that I need to take advantage of those days. Depression isn't all I am, so I shouldn't be moping everyday, waiting for the beast to come back. There's water in my cup, so I'm going to drink that shit because I could have it so much worse; I could have no water at all. I am still alive. So I'm going to act like it.

@girlinpigtails9564

6 жыл бұрын

You are loved, Honey. Don't give up... you're on your way.

@viviantriana5146

6 жыл бұрын

"depression is not all I am" well said, will remember this every day :) we are bigger and stronger than this

@devingallant30

5 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad I’m not the only one who thought this

@helenaap2042

5 жыл бұрын

I can relate too hope u get better

@terriz.2981

5 жыл бұрын

Yes. Agree and relate completely to this

This poem just changed my life.

@girlinpigtails9564

6 жыл бұрын

It changed mine, too, Edwina Marie. You're so fortunate to have heard this while you're still so young. Truly, it is life changing -- even at my age.

@mikeynkoey

4 жыл бұрын

Likewise.

@chandlerbling1227

3 жыл бұрын

Amen sista.

@AeroVibess

3 жыл бұрын

yes it did

"Life is a gym membership with a really hard cancellation policy"

@sayElectronica

9 жыл бұрын

LOVE that line plus others. (+)

@reneeyoung3320

6 жыл бұрын

That hit me to the point that I wrote it down. ❤❤❤

"You are still alive. Act like it."

This was a slap in the face that I've been needing for a long time.

@harouna6968

3 жыл бұрын

@Old Jim She's in prison. Look at her mugshot

@fredeyo7699

3 жыл бұрын

yeah i have always learned best by. with my own words a kick in my face

"Drink that shit and stop complaining" gave me life

*"When Evan lost his legs, he was speachless. When my cousin was assaulted, she didn't speak for 48 hours. When my uncle was murdered, they had to send a search party to find my father's voice. Most peaple have no idea that TRAGEDY and SILENCE have the exact same address."* Painful yet true. You've earned my respect

"Tell me how blessed are we to have tragedy so small it can fit on the tips of our tongues." Wow. Great job, man.

To the people who struggle with depression, I don't think the point of his poem is to invalidate your pain. You all have a constant struggle, but a lot of people don't and it is to them I think he is speaking. I really love this poem btw, it makes living a little easier :D

@matttheriault2662

8 жыл бұрын

+Tim Philo This poem isn't directed to people with depression.

@timhayes9568

8 жыл бұрын

+Matt Theriault read the comments further down. They will give reason to my comment.

@Azkamalik1206

6 жыл бұрын

I think it's just for people who complain about things outside their control obviously depression isn't

@matthewray4673

6 жыл бұрын

Matt Theriault dude, that's what they're saying?

@IAmJeka

6 жыл бұрын

I suffer from depression and absolutely love this

"so it doesnt matter if the glass is half full or half empty, theres water in the cup, drink that shit and stop complaining" love

@abbiecowger3331

5 жыл бұрын

Jasmine Evans this line slapped me so hard I wrote it down

@kenkekenZZZZ13

5 жыл бұрын

Then the glass is completely empty and now you don’t even have a argument to make some part of your life worth living.

You are allowed to have happy days and bad days, that's a matter of fact and life. What Rudy is trying to convey is how it's all a matter of perspective how we view our lives. I love his use of the adage "half-full vs. half-empty" and how we often say it's one or the other when in fact both have water, so be grateful. He's not invalidating your night-time terrors and your mental illnesses, rather he's giving you a better way of handling it. Every heartbeat of yours is a reminder that you can and will survive. Yes it can always be worse, but it can also be better, it's all in how you view the world.

@swaggolia44

7 жыл бұрын

Can you explain why this form of poetry is so shit?

@sarastridstrom2483

7 жыл бұрын

@swaggolia 44 Then why are you here? You willingly came here to listen to it and then willingly spent the time to make a comment but complain it's a waste of your time . Like, damn, how stupid can you get?

@IHappyChicken

7 жыл бұрын

There's a reason why you're sitting behind a computer screen leaving rude comments and he is a recognized poet. Don't hate accept it.

@hawkstrike18

5 жыл бұрын

Because your comments were the epitome of politeness and respect. So much irony here. You could just ignore that guy/troll but it seems you're complainers too :s I hope you're not like that usually but... It just feels like some people will never learn, and they'll always only judge others.

@equalitee

4 жыл бұрын

A+ response

He never said depression wasn't something serious. Most people from my personal experience that suffer from depression are often silent about their feelings and problems. Which is what he's proving by saying that tragedy and silence have the same address. He's not saying those kinds of problems are serious. He's saying people who complain about things that can be changed with a smile or a more positive attitude are the problem.

I suffer with severe depression and anxiety issues and I didn't get the 'you can't have a bad day because someone else is dying' message. I got the message that every day when we can complain about traffic or the weather or our shitty jobs we are lucky enough to not have had to suffer worse. On the days my mental health is so inherently bad I can't get out of bed I listen to this and it gives me hope because I am still alive and I need reminding to be grateful for that one glorious truth.

I was skeptical of this poem at first, thinking it'd just be "hey complainers, shut up. your problems don't matter because some people have it way worse than you." But it is so much more than that. The line about tragedy and silence sharing the same address left me shook. This man is amazing.

@brain_abcd6486

2 жыл бұрын

no bruh it’s literally just that what are you hearing that im not ??

@solar_cpg8833

Жыл бұрын

@@brain_abcd6486what you’re not hearing is the entire point, which is that if you can complain about it then you can use that same energy to deal with it. It’s meant to teach people who are struggling, how to stand up for themselves instead of giving them some temporary words of comfort. Everybody’s struggle is different but everybody also has the power to overcome it themselves.

@Laylay62007

Жыл бұрын

@@solar_cpg8833 Sometimes those words of comfort are needed

I remember seeing this for the first time about 5 years ago on Facebook. I've lost count how many times I've watched it. Practically have it memorized. I still get goosebumps everytime.

@ButtonPoetry

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting @haileymhudson We love Rudy's work and love hearing about other folks who do too!

This sent me such a positive vibe. The whole glass is half full, glass is half empty part. Damn, man. Respect.

I honestly feel like a whole point of the poem isn't to downgrade your emotions of make them invalid, it's a message to pick yourself up, and try and find the bright side, and to remember things can always get better.

I've been diagnosed with Depression but I still find immense meaning in this poem. Life is full of pain, depression, death, general struggles. He's saying that no matter how down and out you are you have to remember that it's not over. Complaining in excess is just an unhealthy behavior (whether you are depressed or not). Complaining makes you focus on the things you have no power over. You dwell and think about how things could be better or could've been better. Whereas not complaining allows your mind to dedicate time and energy into being grateful for whatever it is that you have. Although at times our suffering feels as if it is the worst in the world , there are people who would kill to have your suffering over theirs.

"Muscle is being created by repeatedly lifting things that are designed to hold us down", one of the best relatable metaphors I've heard by far!

I complained about having no shoes until i saw a man with no feet. This is just a reminder that there is always someone going through something worse. It doesn't mean your problems don't matter, it's just trying to put things in perspective. Fight on with you all you have. Every heartbeat is a gift.

I don't think he is attacking people with depression and mental illness etc. just people who complain for no reason hence why it is called "complainers"

@liamtaylor1501

3 жыл бұрын

I mean I thought it was obvious in the way he mentions the complaints like how people complain about the snooze button. People with depression and real problems they often don’t complain and are silent. They keep to themselves

@seharghous3161

3 жыл бұрын

Jiyay

"You are still alive. YOU are still alive. *Act Like it.*" IM FINGRET SNAPPING TILL THEY BREAK

I watched this for the first time when I was 15 and severely depressed. I find myself coming back to this throughout the years. I’m now 25, and about to start one of the chapters of my life I’ve yearned for. Yet, I find myself complaining about things that I must take care of in order to proceed with the chapter. Issues I can “count on my finger tips.” Rudy is a true poet, and truly will hit home everytime. Thank you for the reminder

He is not belittling people that are depressed. He is simply saying that people will complain and let little things ruin there day, like being stuck in traffic or having problems with their boss. But we shouldn't let those little things bring people down and ruin their day! Let the good out weigh the bad because there is so much more good if you chose to see it that way.

This man can never write a wrong poem

"2 million people die from dehydration a year. So it doesn't matter if the glass is half full or half empty, there's still water in the cup, so drink that crap and stop complaining" This hit me like a ton of bricks i loved this poem so much!

So refreshing to see a poem that tackled this, sad to see that people still continue to choose to feel sorry for themselves and view this poem as negative rather than for what it is, to empower you to feel better

@hashtagsophiaa

10 жыл бұрын

I think people are getting bummed because even though people have things worse, it.doesn't mean that their emotions and troubles arent valid.

@Bread_Pool

10 жыл бұрын

Sophia Schachair you misread me.. yes, pain is subjective, but I was saying how people are ignoring his message and choosing to still see the glass half empty and not appreciate the water there. The message I got from this was to see the brighter side of life, to grow and put into priority what you should put your negative energy and emotions into, and what not to.

@hashtagsophiaa

10 жыл бұрын

Breadpool yeah I see it that way too, but I can kinda see what they mean. either way it's still a good poem :)

Absolutely amazing R.I.P. Robin Williams

@michellewr5961

6 жыл бұрын

simplebeautyxx who is that ?

@user-to1oc2gr8h

6 жыл бұрын

..you don't know who robin williams is?

@michellewr5961

6 жыл бұрын

A SomeBody oh 🤫

@sunzet9018

5 жыл бұрын

He was an amazing actor that commited suicide, he has great movies! :)

@nonchalantce0720

5 жыл бұрын

70TH LIKER!!! srsly tho R.I.P Robin Williams

Shout out to myself and friends. I have been realizing this lately that I am simply blessed to be alive

"It doesn't matter if the glass is half full or half empty, drink that shit and stop complaining."

Yes, this is what people need. To reach out for support and be told they and their problems are insignificant. What a genius.

I listen to this poem almost daily. ‘Most people have no idea that tragedy and silence have the exact same address.’

(this is the first time I'm ever commenting yikes) Seeing all the other people with depression disliking this video- the thing I got from this is definitely encouragement. He obviously dislikes people who complain and run their mouths about the small shit. And then he goes on to say that tragedy goes with silence, in essence that those who are silent suffer, while the complainers are just annoyed and bitchy. And the whole thing with the heart beats and "You are still alive" that hit me. Cause I AM still alive. And I don't complain about not wanting to be. So yeah.

@christopherryle8609

2 жыл бұрын

Assuming all people suffer the same way is ignorant and obviously uneducated to the plights of many who choose not to suffer in silence. Calling them whiners is a dickhead move...Go listen to the wails of an Italian mother at her son's funeral and try to tell her she is just being whiney...there will be 2 funerals that day.

My favorite speech ever.. This guy deserves all credit imaginable. Well done.

You are still alive. Act like it. Rudy Franciscos poems and performance never fail to make me cry.

Thank you, Rudy, for continuing your art. For continuing to reaching out to the world. Thank you.

Rudy is just one of the most talented poets I have ever seen

SOOOOOO TRUE. 👏👏👏 WELL SAID, WELL SAID.

Rudy always put so much emotion into his poems to the point that in your head you see the story like a show or a short film.

7 years ago I discovered this poem. I still think about it till this day

I love his performances. Rudy's the man.

I can't stop watching him, he's mesmerizing so much emotion is conveyed within a few minutes

@lauracw_24

Жыл бұрын

🥺🥺🥺

This gives me goosebumps every time.

Goosebumps!

this man saved me with this poem a hundred times after my stroke.

I listen to this almost every day, I am so in love with it

Best Poem to watch on a Monday. Thank you.

WOW. Got chills. No words.

Utterly Brilliant! Live, till die...❤️ Live! ❤️

Been a fan of his for a long time. Hands down his best work yet!

He puts so much emotion in his performances, Rudy Francisco will forever be my favorite poet :')

I have chills. Wow. Really puts things in perspective.

I've watched this so many times, it still gives me chills. "Most people have no idea that tragedy and silence have the exact same address."

I got chills...

This is my favorite poem by Rudy.

I didn't know if I would like this poem, but I loved it. I get so stressed from little things, and it sort of helps me put it into perspective. Like, at least I'm still alive.

I love you, Rudy. You make me feel alive.

After I watched Rudy on The Tonight Show I searched for his work all over. Such a powerful and soul-uplifting work!

He will always be my hero.

i keep coming back to rewatch this one, its gotta be one of my favourites. aaagh so real.

I'm so in love with this.

This made me appreciate life for what it is. Thank you Rudy Francisco

Beautiful. Made me smile and shrug off todays disappointments. Love it.

I listen to this at least once a year since my father died and I still cry, Everytime.

Haven't cried this fast in a long time

I love this poem so much and I'm really hyped about this live performance of it... Rudy Francisco rules.

There's so many great verses here. Really beautiful. Wow,

One of the most powerful speeches I've ever heard.

can't find a rudy fransisco poem I haven't heard I love his metaphors and they way he talks when he's reciting his poems it's really amazing

I always come back to this poem.

"It doesn't matter if the cup is half full or half empty there's water in that cup [...] Remember, you are still alive. You are still alive." Every time I watch this poem I feel like shedding a tear. (+)

I listen to this on my "cloudy days" it helps me to center myself when I feel like spiraling. Thank you

I am a HUGE fan of how Rudy presents his poems.

Ahhhhh you Sir are one fantastic being. YAY FOR INSIGHTFUL POSITIVITY

October 2020 - this poem has so much resonance right now.

"they had to send a search party to find my father's voice", beautiful

My favorite poem by him so far.

This poem has brought me back from some pretty dark spots of my life..❤

This sent chills down my body. One of the most empowering and beautiful poems I’ve ever heard...

I've listened to this over a dozen times today. This poem may be my new daily wake up. I love the message it's sending. Things may be bad for you, feeling bad is Okay, but push through and keep fighting.

Ahhh Rudy is my fav spoken word poet ❤️

I fr cannot listen to this whole Poem without crying

“You are still alive… act like it” ❤

I cried, this is honestly the best thing ever

This man has a real gift! 😻👏🏾

These 3 minutes are my definition of perseverance.

Best poem I've ever heard in my life Absolutely PHENOMENAL!!!!!!!!!!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

Sometimes you just need this video as a reminder. Needed it today.

This poem is not for everyone because Rudy is telling the truth.

wow, I needed this so bad going through a dark knight of the soul thankyou so much for sharing xxx

"How blessed are we to have tragedies so small that they fit on the tips of our tongue." WOW

One word for this speech "Amen"

As soon as he says you are still alive I completely lose my shit. Everytime. When I'm feeling down this is a go too. So inspiring. His poems resonate with me and make me want to do better in life.

This helped me get through a hard time and I showed it to my friends and they really appreciated it too!!! Honestly it’s SO uplifting and eye opening and idk why it’s not more popular

people need this one now more than ever

One of his best

Love it! We have too many complainers and not enough heros.