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Raising Roots Abroad
Philippines
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 22 ม.ค. 2024
Through powerful voiceovers, moving music, and raw emotions, I invite you to experience the beauty of life and family in the Philippines from the heart of an expat.
Why I Left Everything to Find Nothing (And Found Everything)
Why did I leave a six-figure job and the 'American Dream' to live simply in the Philippines? This journey led me to find what truly matters: family, connection, and peace. Join me as I share the reasons behind this life-changing decision and the priceless rewards of letting go."
If you’re questioning what really matters, hit subscribe to join me on this journey of finding joy in simplicity.
[0:00 - 0:28] Opening Flashbacks
[0:29 - 0:55] The Decision to Leave
[0:56 - 1:16] The Meaning of "Nothing"
[1:20 - 3:58 ] Sunset Walk with Family
[3:59 - 7:46] Surrounded by Family and Community
[7:49 - 7:56] David Slow Motion Scene Throwing a Rock in the Ocean
[7:57 - 9:02] Final Reflections
[9:03] Closing Scene with Family
If you’re questioning what really matters, hit subscribe to join me on this journey of finding joy in simplicity.
[0:00 - 0:28] Opening Flashbacks
[0:29 - 0:55] The Decision to Leave
[0:56 - 1:16] The Meaning of "Nothing"
[1:20 - 3:58 ] Sunset Walk with Family
[3:59 - 7:46] Surrounded by Family and Community
[7:49 - 7:56] David Slow Motion Scene Throwing a Rock in the Ocean
[7:57 - 9:02] Final Reflections
[9:03] Closing Scene with Family
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satiisfaction in life = peace
Peace of mind and a healthy Mental and physical body is the greatest wealth, you can find them here in philippines
Totally agree 👍 ❤️
When I watch your video I remember what the days of our young. It is so wonderful to remember it again and feel it again. I love life like this.
That’s wonderful Michael that’s one of the biggest reasons I love making these videos to bring back those feelings of nostalgia. Of being young again. Thank you for sharing that with me ❤️❤️❤️
Expats (Pinays call them AFAM) are the FASTEST lane for Pinays to get elevated in life. I bet, if you don't have a lot of money nobody gives a D about you.
😂😂😂 keep spreading that love…❤
@ that’s the truth, pinays are only after your cash. It’s a long practice amongst most of Pinay (Filipina are not included since they have values and integrity), regardless I pray that you won’t end up like other expats who squeezed down to every centavo.
I like d way u appreciat our culture ,in ur poetic way ,congrats u will reach far god bless.
Many, many thanks. I appreciate your thoughtful words Roy. ❤️❤️❤️
Thank u for this beautiful channel
Of course… Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️
My contrary America hay dum dum America is a continent not a country
Thanks
Your lovely kids have dark features like their beautiful mother...but they all look like you!
😅❤️❤️❤️ That’s what my wife’s relatives say too.
You found e erything because you are spiritual.
Thank you for your kind words ❤️❤️❤️
💯% to all your reason why better to live in Phils. especially when someone find a family here that don't have selfish attitude like always wanting your favor asking always for anything for himself and not for everybody's good, have attitude to work as a team for everybody's welfare..a Christlike Love. For those people with bad habits and attitude, wicked by heart, be renewed and be aware that "Life is short" in this world as we are all just passersby anything/goods you accumulated compounded here on earth will l be left behind and we can only bring with us is our naked self into next life !
Thank you for your words. Very powerful message 🙏❤️❤️❤️
Very well said! I knew how stressful the rat race and fast pace life in the US. And thanks for choosing my country as your home away from home.
Thank you so much for your kind words and all your support sir, Eric... ❤️🙏
Yes I feel you sir! In US I just not sure if I have the complete info. that if gov. find out that child or children parent in custody is not capable financially of raising kids until they finish education..the court will give order to take your kids away from you for their needs be subsidized by gov. or be sponsored by authorized NGO's..I don't know if I'm 100% correct.
One would have to go through the legal process to see how the court system can be weaponized by one side during divorce cases that is my main point. The US is a game I no longer wish to be part of.
@@RaisingRootsAbroad sorry, I mean, the other peoples cases, about financial brokenness..not your case, it's different as I see now! 👋👍🙏
@@vlogsfavorsphileco8788oh. I understand you my friend. ❤️🙏
Thanks for your very nice content. Emotional & honest reflections on the deeper meaning of Life. I can relate to your story, been working abroad mostly in Japan right after University Graduation. I have experienced the good, fun, challenging, competetive, financially rewarding Corporate career & High-Tech/ Engineering jobs for more than 10 years as bachelor. Then, came a time where I have to balance & choose b/w Career & Family. Like you, I've chosen Family. A harmonious Home setup, treasured Family bondings, raising & guiding our 4 Kids then, now they're grown-up, diligent University Students carving their own optimistic future. We're fortunate to have jump-started a productive career earlier before our awakening & eventually decided to prioritize raising a Family here in the Philippines. Our beloved Country is the best place to live provided that we have a steady income enough to sustain the basic Family needs, in my own humble opinion...😘
Your comments are so well written, detailed and easy to understand. I love you points here and I am so happy to hear about some of your story. It looks like an extremely wonderful outcome with your family here in the Philippines. It is true when you mentioned, a steady income. A steady stable source of income is extremely vital to be able to raise a family here or pretty much anywhere in the world. I am wondering what part of the Philippines you call home and If you don't mind me asking, are you a Filipino that decided to work abroad in Japan?
Not skipped the adds for showing my gratitude for showcase my Philippines. 😊❤️😍
You're the best! That's is so kind of you. Thank you so much...❤️❤️❤️
Prefect decision, I’m coming soon 😅
That's wonderful. I wish you more blessings and true happiness on your journey...❤️❤️❤️
It’s actually not that easy to live. Simple life, esp in the beginning, if you are used to having lots of things, lots of material things.. it won’t be as easy as you are used to having those. Having a simple life often means more inconvenience.. but if we can do it, keep that simple life.. there will be less stress
That is so true. If one is not accustomed to such a life it will be challenging but if one is open minded to accepting things as they are and going with the flow it is a wonderful new beginning. Thank you for your words of wisdom. ❤️❤️❤️✨✨✨
I remember when i saw white in our village(90s era) im so happy that i saw one or two but now i dont know because they degrade themselves because im afraid if i mistakenly say the pronoun
Hopefully those kinds of people won't want to come to the Philippines. Thank you for your comment. ❤️❤️❤️
Agreed what you've said, live in peaceful life, enjoy life is short and money not problem as long retirement pension use it properly 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Thank you. ❤️❤️❤️
Raising Roots Abroad you can always have your business here in the Philippines while living with your Filipino family. You can sell some kind of any imported US made products in Visayas like candys canned goods and tokens or pasalobong made in USA. You can also contact for TESLA smart Phone Company so that you can be a retail home here in the Philippines.
Thank you. Appreciate all the details. 🩷🩷🩷
The real meaning of life " TO BE HAPPY". I SALUTE YOU
Thank you so much...🩷🩷🩷
Beautiful place😊.when thier is typhoon 😊..
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Money is not at all matters but a peaceful, joyful and healthy life with your love ones exists. God Bless you and your family in Philippines mabuhay 👍🫰🙏💖
Thank you so much. ❤️❤️❤️
Beautiful place, just like the baywalk at pasay back of mall na of asia...
Oh. We’ve never visited that place. Thank you 🙏 ❤️
I am touched I cannot stop my tears while watching this
Thank you for watching and feeling deeply. God bless you 🙏❤️
I wish your family the best of everything in this world .
Thank you so much. We wish you and yours the same ❤️✨🙏
here in philppines, we live a simple but mesningful life. we are not in a hurry like the big countries do. we have watch but not for time but for fashion only. we know what time it is by looking at the sun and sometimes by feling our stomach. here we live simplieer, but laugh the best jokes, we love our neighbors. we shate anything we have.
That’s what makes the Philippines so special. ❤️🙏💎
as time goes by especially when we get older we choose a peaceful life for our family...may God bless us...Amen
Very true. Thank you 🙏 ❤️
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That's what Phils is all about
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Powerful words..Stay healthy brother..Watching here in Lancashire UK.🙏🏽
Thank you brother. You do the same ❤️🙏✨✨✨
Great message! Where is that waterfront area in the video? It's beautiful. FYI, when you stop speaking in the video and just play music, I'm fast forwarding - visuals without dialog don't hold my attention - would prefer if you narrated through the entire video as I'm watching to learn your perspective; no idea if other watchers feel the same.
Thank you for your feedback sir. That area is known as park Marina here in San Carlos City. The style of the video comes from the voice God puts In my heart ❤️. I am moved to speak at these moments and that is the style of my videos. I am not moved to make videos in a full narrative mode but at the same time I do appreciate your perspective and feel blessed that you took the time to watch. ❤️🙏
Sometimes silence speaks the hardest. Reflecting on appreciation calls for no words. Try to see with his eyes.
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Stay healthy with your whole family …….GOD BLESS..
Thank you so much and wishing you all the good health and blessings too. ❤️❤️❤️
You and your family, especially your kids, are very lucky. They might one day decide to participate in that rat race, but they have already at least this idea of a quiet, peaceful life in their head and have a choice of how they want to live. When you get older, material things become less and less important. Have a nice weekend!
So true and another wonderful message. Thank you 🙏 ❤️❤️❤️
I have a dream to go back to my country Philippines 🇵🇭 for good..Right now still living in the USA work hard everyday to pay bills every month it’s okay because this is the way of life here but someday I will come home for good..
I know your dream will come true. Please take care there. Thank you for your words. ❤️❤️❤️
Nice message about true happiness and peace and joy
Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️
Happy for you. Yes, family and a simple uncomplicated life are everything.
Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️
A simple advice to all Foreigners who are Planning to go to thePhilippines , its better to live in the philippines as Long that you have Money for your life time retirement and spend ur money wisely and avoid people that are only good or you bcos of ur money and dont involve in monkey business and be aware of scammers !
Thank you. ❤❤✨✨
Simple life but Happy,united,free in the sense that roaming around every moment you like without looking at the back
Thank you for your comments ❤️❤️❤️
Im glad you found your happiness in the Philippinea, God Bless
Thank you so much 🙏❤️
Strong message Sir. Hope to follow your footsteps within a year 🙏.
Hi Mike, That’s fantastic! Hope so too 🙏❤️✨✨
I also left the US 5 years ago, in 2019. My family and friends also thought I was crazy. But I haven't regretted a single moment, even though the Taal volcano erupted and then the Covid Lockdown came. The experiences you have in the US come at a very high cost. The experiences you have in the Philippines are priceless.
Perfectly said my friend. It seems we have the same heart connection. Comment pinned 📍 Thank you for your beautiful words ❤️🌹🌹🌹
Ever thought about leaving it all behind to find what really matters? 🌅 Join me as I share why I traded a six-figure job for a simple life in the Philippines. What would you leave behind?
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Just reminded me the verse: "When time is right, I, the Lord will make it happen". Isiah 30:22
Love that passage my brother. Thank you 🙏 ❤️✨✨✨
You made a smart move, brother!