At about 8:45 onwards I share a personal update, update on some renovations, reading update, and my own experience with severe burnout and fatigue last year working three jobs at the same time, and how I tried to keep finding ways to do things that bring me joy even though usually I was just too exhausted to do much after work. It was important to honor how I felt during that time, and I hope that everyone that is too tired to get much done sometimes can give themselves the rest and relaxation they need and not be hard on themselves❤ sending a big hug
Thank you, Paola! I really needed this. I have a chronic illness which makes it extra difficult to find the motivation to do something for myself after a long day at work. But life has a tendency to start to feel empty when we don’t make the effort. Glad you’re starting to feel better!
Paula, I'm 60. If you're dealing with fatigue and burnout now, it gets far worse when you're older. Love your videos but you need to learn how your diet is going to make this far worse. I wish I knew that when I was younger.
You mentioned having multiple jobs, have you shared in earlier videos what sort of work you are in? Curious what other "spoonies" who are into slow living do for career, for motivation and inspiration :)
Ever since I discovered this channel, it made me realize that I do not want the fast paced, high fashion life that I always thought I wanted, at the end of the day, I just wanted peace. I just also wanted my own little home in a place where I'm surrounded by nature, books and animals. Idk if its just me who had this realization but if I'm not alone, I hope we will all one day achieve this peaceful environment we dream about someday.
@@summerdreams7949 Right?! And we have a little land thats our own and that's where we plant everything we eat or even for spices or little flowers. The way I'd sell my soul to have that kind of life❤️
I discovered your channel a few months ago after having received a cancer diagnosis. I can't tell you how soothing and wonderful your videos have been for me. I don't know why the TH-cam algorithm suddenly recommended your channel to me, but I'm very grateful it did. Most people don't seem to understand how important it is to not take youth and good health for granted until it's too late, so I'm very glad you're doing your best to make the most of your time. I wish you, your family, and your pup much health, happiness, and success. Thank you for the respite you provide. *I'm not surprised such a welcoming channel has so many kindhearted viewers. I truly appreciate all of the well wishes and words of encouragement. My sincere thanks.
I stumbled upon her channel after I lost my only son who was 21 years old in a catastrophic motorcycle accident. He died 2 days before my birthday and my grief is unbearable most days/nights. Something about this channel and her Etsy shop really brings me a little comfort and soothes my heart and soul in the moment🌙🫶🏻✨🤍🕊
I perfectly understand you and every day I keep on saying to my self: don’t give up, make your very best and keep going. You’re not alone. Good luck 🌱🌿🍀
I understand you all out there struggling. I am 79 and walk with 2 canes. Right now I am resting and watching this beautiful, relaxing video. This Sunday I am hosting 16 people for Memorial Day get together. It’s hard to prepare for this when I have disabilities but I am pushing on. How ever it turns out, what ever I get done , is still a reason to celebrate❤🎉
I am a 16-year-old teenager who longs to have a quiet and simple life but having different thoughts and values in a Latin country makes it a little more difficult for me due to social pressure, but I know that my God has a destiny prepared for me and gives me peace in the midst of chaos even in the midst of deceptive tranquility, blessings
As I lay here on my couch, snuggled under blankets, desperately seeking some rest from too much travel, too much work, too many messages, emails and schedule changes, I find this beautiful human who speaks to us and herself with so much kindness, so much compassion and understanding. Her soft voice, delicate music and beautiful images are a balm against too much sensory input and an inspiration to create a simpler life. 🌸🌺🌷😍🙏🏻🌻🌻🌻
Hi there wow a Sheriff? Well Done for surviving it all. Very IMPORTANT job. That is work. You must do something to calm the mind aswell. What do u think of painting/ drawing? Think I shall put up a few videos about this very important topic in my videos.
@@Sketchbook9999 Also playing an instrument can really help if you’re inclined. Some people do wood sculpting, others fish. I think it’s important each of us develops a passion that allows us to slow down our minds and restore our inner peace
PTSD is really exhausting, all the trauma can weigh one down heavily... to me Trauma Releasing Exercises were really helpful to calm down the nervous system and if you have learned those exercises, they can be done at home
@@unlockyoursoulmemory4199 I probably need to look into that myself for different reasons. But thank you for your suggestion although it wasn't intentionally to me.
I found that having a list of things to do (or at least a mental list) was tiring or stressful when not completed. Then, I changed my mind set and looked at it a different way. I decided a list of things to accomplish gives me many choices in my day. I can pick and chose from it what I feel like doing or what I have the energy to do each day. It gave me a sense of freedom and I felt that eventually most of the items on the list could be accomplished given time.
Love this. I’m in the middle of a process to change some habits, but this way of thinking of the things on your list of todo’s is a very good idea and a more healthy way. Thank you ❤
You may not always feel upbeat and taking time for yourself, or feeling sorry for yourself, but take heart in that you TOTALLY make the rest of us feel better. Your grace and serenity are like balm - no, not like balm - it IS balm. You're just lovely, whatever you are feeling.
Those fields are like something out of a fairy tale. I have never seen anything so beautiful in my life. It must be utterly amazing to actually be there in person walking through the flowers and being able to smell those smells and pick flowers and just be❤
I completely agree with you but the people in my life don’t. No one is happy unless I’m giving all of myself away at every minute of everyday. They are a merry go round of needs and demands. There’s no such thing as time off for me. I am exhausted.
Lovely, relaxing and uplifting video. I am 67, live alone with my two beautiful cats and I’ve never felt lonely. In the last few months, my fibromyalgia has become much worse and I can’t do the things I used to do. But I find other things to do that bring much contentment and fulfilment. 😊
Same here...retired teacher, 67 and living alone in a small farm and tiny house with my cats a dog, 19 chickens and lots of hardwood and fruit trees around. My place is located at the foothills of a mountain range and I have a nice view of the sunrise and sunset. Like you, I also suffer from chronic pain and fatigue due to cervical spondylosis but I try to be productive on a daily basis working the land and slowly develop my place into a permaculture garden. At times I feel like progress is slow so I set to do my daily task as planned. But my diminished strenght won't allow me to accomplish my daily set tasks. I feel bad at times not finishing my daily projects, but I also realized I must be a little kinder to myself like having enough breaks in between tasks. And during bad days, I need to learn not to feel guilty if i really have to make more bedrest than what is really needed. But I guess your body would tell you exactly if you have recovered from overshooting which I often do. These videos always reminds me to be thankful that I can live the retirement life that I dreamed of since long ago. I just have to contend that I' m not as physically strong and agile as before having been a single mom for 30 years and raising four kids alone. I had three surgeries due to that stressful life I led. I survived cancer which was the third one. I realized I must be very grateful to have such a place that is so close to nature, fresh spring water, mountain air, abundant foliage and greeneries. Its providing me the peace and quiet that nourishes my spirit as well as physical health and well being. Inspiring video once again. Thanks.
I love the statement that we don’t need to produce…as an artist I’m constantly plagued by “what did I create today?” Or finish? Some days you just can’t. Creativity isn’t always available, I struggle with this mostly because I assume others are looking at me in that what did you do today?
Paola... do you realize how many 'souls' you touch with your videos? You are a beautiful aspect of Spirit and we all thank you tremendously for sharing your wonderful journey of life with us. Thank you so deeply.
Wow, breathtakingly beautiful intro! I loved the landscape filled with flowers; you truly captured the beauty of Spring. Your art pieces with the glass and flowers are also exquisite. I also admire your emphasis on the restful and restorative feeling creative work gives. I think it's easy to forget that aspect if we're being too results-oriented. Anyway, really beautiful video and I enjoyed this a lot.
I struggle with giving myself downtime. I always feel so keenly aware of the passing of time, of my limited days here on earth, of all the past regrets for things I wish I'd done. I imagine it's a bit more difficult as we get older. I could probably relax more easily when I was young and I felt I had "forever" in front of me.
You do have “forever” in front of you. You’re an eternal soul. On earth, your rest days are just as important as your work days. Your rest days are saving up for your work days. Without them, we would get sick and die sooner.
I made a very deliberate choice one year to read 50 books in a year - considering I still work full time (and read a lot at work). I picked up a bit of everything, cleaning out my shelves of unread books, and managed to get through 70 books - and large ones too like War & Peace, LOTRs, a couple of Harry Potter books, the Hitchhikers Guide to the Universe series, etc. what a surprise that year was! Thank you for all your work in these videos, it’s extremely helpful and refreshing 👌🤗
@@subtropical1228 just start with one page at a time - read at least six times a week - no limits, but I tried to read like 10 pages a day…unless I was pooped! On my good days, I’d rip an entire book in a weekend - a shorter one (add a lot of good shorter books in there too - and the numbers add up quickly - Old Man and the Sea, Jonathan Livingston Seagull, Siddartha, The Pearl, The Alchemist, Winnie the Pooh, Death of a Salesman, The Great Gatsby, Tuesdays with Morrie, Heart of Darkness, Anthem, Holes, Wizard of Oz, Of Mice and Men…..all short but amazing stories! That’s just the first month! 😂😂😂
Some days are easy, some days you’re full of motivation and other days it’s a struggle to even make it through to sundown but it’s about knowing this is normal and brighter days will always come again🙂
When I see you, I start feeling wondrously good about this world. 🥰🌿🌼🦋 Your visuals, narration and reflections...✨it's balm to the soul. Thank you dearly, Paola!!! ❤️
Perfect timing for me to watch this video . I play drums in a band and I am conquering CPTSD. After playing a succession of shows We have a few weeks off now and I have been feeling exhausted. I am disciplined with daily practice but decided I needed the week off more. So this video confirmed I made the correct decision. I’ll get back at the daily practice Monday. 😊
Your videos are so beautiful and inspiring... Even when you talk about more somber topics, it's beautiful to see that you had the spark in you to try! ☀️☀️
I have to say that what you've said here is so very important. My whole life has been full speed ahead. School, college, children, work etc. I pushed my body to the point of collapse. Got incredibly sick, ended up on life support and then was diagnosed on top of all my mental health disorders with Hashimoto's, lymphoedema, and now Lupus. I'm making progress and trying to get some fitness back but it's going to be a slow slog. Some days I'm in so much pain i can't move, but it's not as often as it was pre diagnosis. So my point, ABSOLUTELY let your mind, body and spirit rest. Don't be ashamed of staying in bed for a weekend and if you have children make it like a campout. Sending love and healing energy to Aigire (sorry spelling)❤❤
What would cottage fairy do? Has been a way my friends and I remind each other to slow down and live simply! Thank you Paola for your everyday inspiration and whimsical nature!
I needed this so much. I'm often very tired due to health issues, akd i always feel bad that my family always seem to work hard even when they are tired. I'm trying to get back into reading again so I'm not just on my phone or video game. It's been a struggle to find books that keep my interest, when just a few years ago I was reading like crazy. But I'm gonna go back and read some old childhood favorites, and buying a new copy of the Narnia books (my little paperback copies are a bit worn out, so I'm investing in a hardcover set!) I pray everyone here stays safe. Remember, you don't have to save the world, but the world is a more beautiful place because of you!! 🥰
I love dried, pressed flowers.....I have them hanging on my walls, and placemats on my dining room table.....thanks for bringing up the point of how important taking time to relax and not feeling guilty about it....and how we aren't the sum total of our productivity..... something to that affect.....love your channel and all that you share.....your honesty about who you are, and your short comings is sooo helpful and refreshing....thank you.....keep talking about everything that helps you.....cause it benefits us all!!!....
Survivor of cptsd. After years of fighting to survive, now whole-my desire is the simplest of life and a few truly good friends. This channel calms me.
My spring flower craft was “glueing” dried flowers onto candle sticks using a paintbrush to brush hot candle wax from a tea light onto the candle stick, under and over the florals, like mod podge! I think you would enjoy!
I found you during my staying in the hospital and you saved my life. Since than I follow you, and learn, how to live, LIVE LIFE. Te Art of Living. Because it's so beautiful...All your "messages", contents remind me to it. Thankfully from Hungary you blessed soul, beautiful woman both inside and outside. You're a real gift for us - at least for me for sure👃♥️ (Sorry for my poor English, I don't often use it; but through your videos I practise and develop it , like my personality through your wonderful personality ❤)
hello, i would just like to tell you that this message was very beutifully written and your english is not poor at all, dont apologise for the way you speak!
What a beautiful nature walk! Thank you for taking us along. What a wonderfully beautiful world God has created for His children to enjoy! The flowers are glorious! ❤️
Me too! I am trying to ignore my phone more and more. I’m enjoying a Consignment Shop mystery series, lots of vintage clothes descriptions…so fun. Spring flowers are profuse because of all the rain, so I’m gardening a lot. Don’t really miss the phone…
On point "not what society says you should be doing" and getting "rest". I am trying to get back to my old self while also grieving, thank you for your beautiful words of such great wisdom❤
When I feel overwhelmed, I usually find your video to play again and again. I truthly love your voice and what you share. I feel I can find myself and be present. I am so grateful for your sharing
I’m trying to not let my current small burnout spiral into a larger one, and have health issues too that leave me overtired. Your bravely open videos are one of the few “slow living” series where I feel understood and hopeful ~~ you inspire me that I can actually reach farther and do better, a bit at a time. Thank you for your graceful sharing 🌸✨🌿
I attempted to do the glass flowers but I did mess it up! 🤣 I used glue dots and now learnt I don't need any glue! I will try this again 😅Thank you. Love watching your relaxing inspiring videos.
You’re so pretty and intelligent. I really like the way that you see the world and I love flowers so much. Spring is a great time to wonder and soak it all in.
I know you can find energy within, as I have done at 65 yrs old. Once believed to be an age for falling apart. No Longer so. I believe that your daily activity of gardening, taking walks in the fields and breathing in the fresh morning air along with your earthly diet will almost certainly have given you a bountiful kick start to having higher energy levels later in life. As long as you feel good, you can rest assured that as you move through the different aspects of your life you will only get better. As the saying goes, "It or we only get better with age" Please enjoy !!
It’s almost a funny coincidence that you shared a quote from L. M. Montgomery, as I have been slowly making my way through her Anne of Green Gables series since the Covid pandemic took off in 2020. It’s been an immensely comforting series and has really helped me to slow down and, through inspiration from Anne’s character, find new ways to appreciate what’s around me. I’ve always loved nature and the mildly rural setting in which I grew up and live in, but sometimes you need a reminder to look at it with renewed appreciation. “It's been my experience that you can nearly always enjoy things if you make up your mind firmly that you will.” ❤️
yess, i've been reading this series i believe since the end of 2021 and it gives the readers so much comfort, i also think is the kind of books that you just enjoy reading slowly and paciently and makes you want to be more light hearted, Paola's videos feel really close to what the AOGB series feel like.
Doing something creative that you love doing is a great way to energize yourself, you’re right. I can’t believe though you read 50 books in one year. My gosh, that’s really great. Great points on taking time for ourselves. There’s no shame in it. Thank you for sharing. Have a beautiful week. 💕🌸
I find your burnout chat very encouraging as I am experiencing profound lack of energy and motivation while working a couple of minor jobs while getting my master's degree. I guess I shouldn't be so hard on myself ❤️
Thank you so much Paola! I needed to hear this. I had a burnout two years ago and I often did not had the energy to do something beautiful after work. The worst thing was that my friends did not understand and put shame on me for not pulling myself together. I am still not how I used to be, but getting better . Now I have energy left to take a little stroll in the forest. Warm greetings from Lapland! ❤
I love all your videos Madam Cottage Fairy. You inspire me to be closer to my true self. I think I'd like for you to address how you incorporate art into your life so frequently. I have always loved art, but I've never studied it. I find myself not knowing where to start with creative projects. Yet if someone sets it up for me I will happily join an art table with a circle of friends. But this hardly ever happens. So I'd just love to know how you found out about so many different forms of art/crafts, and how you would recommend a beginner to the art world gets going on figuring out which little projects to do.
Wow Paola! What a wonderful gift. I watch and want to capture every detail. Fall leaves, wild rose hips, baked apples, barefoot in a mountain stream, rope candle, wooden ornaments and on and on. Thanks for the walk in the autumn woods and baked apples 🍎🐀
You have the most peaceful soul among the people I have ever seen. I’s therapeutic to listen to you speaking. Also, I am gonna study English from you as English is not my native language. Your language is so elegant and artistic. The country view is so soothing to see 🍀
Lately I have felt guilty about days when I do nothing. Nothing but read, drink tea and take my dog for a walk. I have worked all my life and I feel like I should be more productive even now. It's good to know others feel the same. Nature is my go to for feeling like my day amounted to something. Taking in the smell of the lilacs , walking through the rain drenched fields , watching the thunderstorm ⛈️ roll in, feeding the chipmunks and refilling the birdbath. Certainly not high achieving stuff and I have to remind myself that it is just as worthwhile. Thank you for the peace you send in your videos.
Paola, I have to thank you for reminding me of the joy of the simplicities of life and of the value in the slow and and the peaceful of the everyday. I like what you said about it being ok not producing anything in order to show we spent our time well, because often times there is pressure in that to show people we are progressing. However, sometimes, the nurturing things we do that no one sees, are the things that bring us most peace. You are truly inspiring.
do you know? Your video makes me love life again even though I was in a very sad mood before, watching the video makes me love life more. Thank you for letting me know the green color of life. I am Vietnamese. I love nature content. It's a pity that I don't have many fields of grass and flowers so beautiful
Oh my God your valley is quite like I figure the paradise ! So beautifully touching...I like your frame with flowers, it gives me good ideas for when I will be in retirement soon...For the moment, I don t have the time to read, to do things I like, I feel too tired after work. Not easy to find time of rest without stress...I wish you will be able to take time for you now that the weather is warmer even if it rains sometimes. Hello from Paris, France❤
not sure if you will see this but saw your vlog an year ago ,i wasnt in a good state back then but somehow your vlogs always seemed to give me hope that things were gonna get better thankfully now things are much better the irony is i had forgotten about your channel but i sometmes tried to search for it until today it randonmly was in my recommendations i just wanted to say thanks for posting such wonderful content.
I went to high school with Margaret Owen. Seeing her work in the world is surreal, but I am happy for her. I need to get back into writing myself, and cultivate writing time.
I have the same feeling watching your videos as I got while watching Mr Rogers. Safe, calm, loved, appreciated, taught, guided. All gently and all contentedly.
That meadow was absolutely breathtaking! I’d give anything to have that nearby to enjoy. I love nature and taking in the sounds and sights of it. That alone refreshes my soul. Thanks for bringing that to me on your videos! I hope your puppy is ok too! Be well!
Hello 👋🏿 Some point last week, I was in a very low place and I came upon one of your videos, think the one you were in a red gown out in the flowers... can't really recall anything I deemed important from what you were saying...all I know is that, I immediately felt better after your video started playing. Within the days up to now, it comes to mind that I should say thank you. Something about energy through your video, whether from you or the music or the visuals, brought calm and peace to me. I am grateful. May your energy be replenished🙏🏿.
This was great! Truly appreciated your self reflective suggestions. I’m 63 with two jobs, lifelong creativity and a love of reading. But my energy after work has crept toward watching videos of other people doing creative things. I’m off to church, which I love then hopefully to rest with….a good book. As you said…transitions, change. Thanks, Paola
Your area is so beautiful. It makes me long for our mountains in my home state. We live about six hours away so it's relatively a short distance but due to family issues and responsibilities I won't be traveling anytime soon. Thank you for the room tour and all that you share with us. I'm glad to hear you're feeling better. Sending love and wishing you a blessed weekend.
I always enjoy when you take us along on your adventures be they inside your lovely cozy home or outside. You are such a joyful person that this energy just makes me want to tap into my creative side and that always makes me joyful. Happy Spring.
I suffer from severe depression. I just want to thank you for your videos .. They mean everything to me. It helps center my thoughts and give me hope for a brighter future and that I am enough and that I can be happy in the little and find contentment in life. Thank you.
Such a wonderous and beautiful place of existence you are blessed to have in your surroundings... just as beautiful and wonderful as you are Paola inside and out! Stay the way you are! :-)
The countryside and flower meadows were simply stunning the kind here in Englad we usually only see in gardens but I have been enjoying the fields of buttercups and daisies around me . As an older person it saddens me to see young people rushing about and not taking time to enjoy the small things that can bring you such joy I love how you talk about the things that help you and try to help other people too. The pressed flower decorations were lovely something I haven't done for years but am now going to do again. Thank you xxx
Wow! What a gorgeous landscape! No wonder you love it there. The flowers are so beautiful. I’ve never seen that many flowers in one place in real life. It looks like a fairytale. Bianca is adorable too! Sending prayers for your doggie. I laughed out loud when you said your cat was loving the chaos. I have four cats, but one who thrives in chaos as well. The pressed flower frames were lovely. My flowers never retained as much color as yours have. Thanks for the video, I enjoyed it!
Thank you alway for letting us see the beauties and joys and creating variety of things to light up the path. It's always inspiring to me. I know such daily efforts are not easy, and I truly think you are working incredibly hard. I think it would be good for you to take a break occasionally, but I think you keep finding things to do one after another. In this beautiful spring season, please savor happiness, try to set the pace a little slower if that allows and would make your body and mind easier. Thank you always, and please take care.
Your pressed dried flowers, in the glass and gold frames, are just beautiful. So exciting about your project on getting the tree house to turn into your bedroom! Your eyes light up when you talk about it. xxx
You are a breath of fresh air in a stifling, rushed, overprogrammed, overcommitted and device-distracted world. Thank you for reminding us all that living outside the aforementioned box is possible. I am presently making my way out of that box as well. God bless and THANK YOU.👍😊🍄💐🌈❗
I’m not a talkative person in social media where I leave comments to people, but your channel has been a heavenly place that gives a feeling of relaxation and calmness. Therefore, I had to leave a little comment to you to tell you that I’m genuinely grateful to you and your loving, thoughtful, and blessed videos that pull me out of some hard times I went through. Thank you so much🤍.
Thank you for this video. I struggle with my energy levels and beating myself up because I don’t feel like doing things that I want or need to do. Today was a good day. I got some things accomplished that I wanted to get done. I love watching your channel. You are very inspiring. Take care. Sending you lots of love and prayers. ❤️🙏🏻
Thank you for beautiful videos and inspirational bits of wisdom, Paola. In my job as mental health therapist I was trained by a wonderful professional father and his crew to observe the role of the symptoms rather than getting stuck in the behaviors of people. It has been longer than a decade and that wisdom manifests as true and guides me each day. When you mention "why" vs "what", I resonated immediately. Plus, this modern fast -paced society is not at all created to serve human wellness and family, I do come from a completely different culture which I totally love and appreciate. So, I was clicking with your emphasis on how we have to do it for our own sake: self-care, self-preservation, slowing down and crafts. Yes, crafts are scientifically proven to improve emotional and mental well being, plus our Bulgarian Orthodox Christian Fathers have consistently encouraged people to engage in handiwork crafts. Ancient elders' question is priceless. Thank you as always for your video content.
Before I even start to watch, I wanted to tell you I found a junior copy of the book, The Wind in the Willows yesterday as I was walking home. A thrift store by my house displayed a handful of book outside and something made me stop. And for some reason this book was in that pile! I have never read it, but I remember you mentioning it was one of your fave books. I read a chapter this morning, and so far, I love it!
I just wanted to say that I love your videos. They are so beautiful and peaceful. I just LOVED the shots of you walking through the flowers and the stormy looking sky. I had a really rough 2 weeks at work, so I decided Saturday was going to be my mini holiday. I spent the whole day by the river. I followed a trail that goes by the river, and then loops around by a pretty little creek. It's a beautiful wetlands area. I walked about 2 hours, and found a secluded bench to sit on right in front of the creek, completely shaded by trees, and read my book. It was a perfect day. I love spending time out in nature, but don't do it often enough.
At about 8:45 onwards I share a personal update, update on some renovations, reading update, and my own experience with severe burnout and fatigue last year working three jobs at the same time, and how I tried to keep finding ways to do things that bring me joy even though usually I was just too exhausted to do much after work. It was important to honor how I felt during that time, and I hope that everyone that is too tired to get much done sometimes can give themselves the rest and relaxation they need and not be hard on themselves❤ sending a big hug
Thank you, Paola! I really needed this. I have a chronic illness which makes it extra difficult to find the motivation to do something for myself after a long day at work. But life has a tendency to start to feel empty when we don’t make the effort. Glad you’re starting to feel better!
Paula, I'm 60. If you're dealing with fatigue and burnout now, it gets far worse when you're older. Love your videos but you need to learn how your diet is going to make this far worse. I wish I knew that when I was younger.
@@bonnie_rose I relate very much. I am chronically ill too. Sending hugs. ❤
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You mentioned having multiple jobs, have you shared in earlier videos what sort of work you are in? Curious what other "spoonies" who are into slow living do for career, for motivation and inspiration :)
Ever since I discovered this channel, it made me realize that I do not want the fast paced, high fashion life that I always thought I wanted, at the end of the day, I just wanted peace. I just also wanted my own little home in a place where I'm surrounded by nature, books and animals. Idk if its just me who had this realization but if I'm not alone, I hope we will all one day achieve this peaceful environment we dream about someday.
i too long to live where I'm surrounded by nature, books and animals. no neighbours and just a small little town with fresh local fruit, veg and meat!
@@summerdreams7949 Right?! And we have a little land thats our own and that's where we plant everything we eat or even for spices or little flowers. The way I'd sell my soul to have that kind of life❤️
Precioso vídeo .
I have had this same realization from watching this channel as well ❤
me too💜💜💜
I discovered your channel a few months ago after having received a cancer diagnosis. I can't tell you how soothing and wonderful your videos have been for me. I don't know why the TH-cam algorithm suddenly recommended your channel to me, but I'm very grateful it did. Most people don't seem to understand how important it is to not take youth and good health for granted until it's too late, so I'm very glad you're doing your best to make the most of your time. I wish you, your family, and your pup much health, happiness, and success. Thank you for the respite you provide.
*I'm not surprised such a welcoming channel has so many kindhearted viewers. I truly appreciate all of the well wishes and words of encouragement. My sincere thanks.
Such a nice comment. I’m glad you found her channel, too. Blessings upon you.🙏
I'm really sorry to hear about your diagnosis. Stay positive. Lovely post x
Hope you're doing great definitely praying for your recovery.
Sending you kind vibes from France 🌞🌿🌌
The lord will heal you in Jesus name Amen❤
When we live in alignment with our values, we experience peace.
Yes.
Beautifully put my dear
I stumbled upon her channel after I lost my only son who was 21 years old in a catastrophic motorcycle accident. He died 2 days before my birthday and my grief is unbearable most days/nights. Something about this channel and her Etsy shop really brings me a little comfort and soothes my heart and soul in the moment🌙🫶🏻✨🤍🕊
I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you! ❤🙏❤
Sending Love and Light your way. Your loss seems unimaginable.
My prayers for you💐🐕
My prayers to you🐕💐
Oh my gosh my condolences. Lots of Love to you. What is YOUR Sons Name please?
I’ve lived with chronic fatigue since my teens. I am now in my 60’s. All we can do is our very own best each day. 🌷
Amen, amen. Take care and I wish the very best for you!
Yes, two of my sisters have cfs and I imagine it’s difficult
I perfectly understand you and every day I keep on saying to my self: don’t give up, make your very best and keep going. You’re not alone. Good luck 🌱🌿🍀
Thank you Paola, very soothing and inspiring. Please, other topics like this one! Have a nice day ❤
I understand you all out there struggling. I am 79 and walk with 2 canes. Right now I am resting and watching this beautiful, relaxing video. This Sunday I am hosting 16 people for Memorial Day get together. It’s hard to prepare for this when I have disabilities but I am pushing on. How ever it turns out, what ever I get done , is still a reason to celebrate❤🎉
I am a 16-year-old teenager who longs to have a quiet and simple life but having different thoughts and values in a Latin country makes it a little more difficult for me due to social pressure, but I know that my God has a destiny prepared for me and gives me peace in the midst of chaos even in the midst of deceptive tranquility, blessings
As I lay here on my couch, snuggled under blankets, desperately seeking some rest from too much travel, too much work, too many messages, emails and schedule changes, I find this beautiful human who speaks to us and herself with so much kindness, so much compassion and understanding. Her soft voice, delicate music and beautiful images are a balm against too much sensory input and an inspiration to create a simpler life. 🌸🌺🌷😍🙏🏻🌻🌻🌻
Definitely! Yes!
So helpful and soothing to me. I suffer PTSD from 17 years in law enforcement as a deputy sheriff. This is so good for my soul.
Hi there wow a Sheriff? Well Done for surviving it all. Very IMPORTANT job. That is work.
You must do something to calm the mind aswell. What do u think of painting/ drawing?
Think I shall put up a few videos about this very important topic in my videos.
@@Sketchbook9999 Also playing an instrument can really help if you’re inclined. Some people do wood sculpting, others fish. I think it’s important each of us develops a passion that allows us to slow down our minds and restore our inner peace
PTSD is really exhausting, all the trauma can weigh one down heavily... to me Trauma Releasing Exercises were really helpful to calm down the nervous system and if you have learned those exercises, they can be done at home
Wow! Thank you for your service. I cannot even begin to imagine what you're going but I'm most certainly hoping you get the peace your soul deserves.
@@unlockyoursoulmemory4199 I probably need to look into that myself for different reasons. But thank you for your suggestion although it wasn't intentionally to me.
I found that having a list of things to do (or at least a mental list) was tiring or stressful when not completed. Then, I changed my mind set and looked at it a different way. I decided a list of things to accomplish gives me many choices in my day. I can pick and chose from it what I feel like doing or what I have the energy to do each day. It gave me a sense of freedom and I felt that eventually most of the items on the list could be accomplished given time.
Hi how are you
Also crossing off what you DID do. I find, makes me feel good 😊... cheers✨
I love this! My to-do list often stresses me out too when I don't get everything done. I'm going to try to look at it this way too!
Love this. I’m in the middle of a process to change some habits, but this way of thinking of the things on your list of todo’s is a very good idea and a more healthy way. Thank you ❤
@@EC-yd9yv Yes I really enjoy the crossing off part. Lol! 🩷
Despite your low energy, you manage to produce so many beautiful creations🪷💫
I often feel guilty when I just sit and do nothing. Thank you for reminding me, it’s ok to truly rest and just be.
I am resting at the moment from being rather burned out. Thank you for your calm videos!
You may not always feel upbeat and taking time for yourself, or feeling sorry for yourself, but take heart in that you TOTALLY make the rest of us feel better. Your grace and serenity are like balm - no, not like balm - it IS balm. You're just lovely, whatever you are feeling.
Those fields are like something out of a fairy tale. I have never seen anything so beautiful in my life. It must be utterly amazing to actually be there in person walking through the flowers and being able to smell those smells and pick flowers and just be❤
I completely agree with you but the people in my life don’t. No one is happy unless I’m giving all of myself away at every minute of everyday. They are a merry go round of needs and demands. There’s no such thing as time off for me. I am exhausted.
As someone currently battling poor health and adrenal exhaustion, this video is comforting. ❤
Ashawhaganda will help.
We all feel tired, and that's normal. The daily realities of life wears us out completely, but we always manage to find reasons to live for.
Lovely, relaxing and uplifting video. I am 67, live alone with my two beautiful cats and I’ve never felt lonely. In the last few months, my fibromyalgia has become much worse and I can’t do the things I used to do. But I find other things to do that bring much contentment and fulfilment. 😊
Same here...retired teacher, 67 and living alone in a small farm and tiny house with my cats a dog, 19 chickens and lots of hardwood and fruit trees around. My place is located at the foothills of a mountain range and I have a nice view of the sunrise and sunset. Like you, I also suffer from chronic pain and fatigue due to cervical spondylosis but I try to be productive on a daily basis working the land and slowly develop my place into a permaculture garden. At times I feel like progress is slow so I set to do my daily task as planned. But my diminished strenght won't allow me to accomplish my daily set tasks. I feel bad at times not finishing my daily projects, but I also realized I must be a little kinder to myself like having enough breaks in between tasks. And during bad days, I need to learn not to feel guilty if i really have to make more bedrest than what is really needed. But I guess your body would tell you exactly if you have recovered from overshooting which I often do.
These videos always reminds me to be thankful that I can live the retirement life that I dreamed of since long ago. I just have to contend that I' m not as physically strong and agile as before having been a single mom for 30 years and raising four kids alone. I had three surgeries due to that stressful life I led. I survived cancer which was the third one. I realized I must be very grateful to have such a place that is so close to nature, fresh spring water, mountain air, abundant foliage and greeneries. Its providing me the peace and quiet that nourishes my spirit as well as physical health and well being.
Inspiring video once again. Thanks.
I live with cats, they fun n great company
I love the statement that we don’t need to produce…as an artist I’m constantly plagued by “what did I create today?” Or finish? Some days you just can’t. Creativity isn’t always available, I struggle with this mostly because I assume others are looking at me in that what did you do today?
This peace enviroment is exactly what i want to live in my life. Peaceful and beautiful.
Paola... do you realize how many 'souls' you touch with your videos? You are a beautiful aspect of Spirit and we all thank you tremendously for sharing your wonderful journey of life with us. Thank you so deeply.
The beginning of this was sooo beautiful to me. I wish.
Wow, breathtakingly beautiful intro! I loved the landscape filled with flowers; you truly captured the beauty of Spring. Your art pieces with the glass and flowers are also exquisite. I also admire your emphasis on the restful and restorative feeling creative work gives. I think it's easy to forget that aspect if we're being too results-oriented. Anyway, really beautiful video and I enjoyed this a lot.
I struggle with giving myself downtime. I always feel so keenly aware of the passing of time, of my limited days here on earth, of all the past regrets for things I wish I'd done. I imagine it's a bit more difficult as we get older. I could probably relax more easily when I was young and I felt I had "forever" in front of me.
Yes I totally understand how you are feeling. I too feel the same.❤️
You do have “forever” in front of you. You’re an eternal soul. On earth, your rest days are just as important as your work days. Your rest days are saving up for your work days. Without them, we would get sick and die sooner.
I made a very deliberate choice one year to read 50 books in a year - considering I still work full time (and read a lot at work). I picked up a bit of everything, cleaning out my shelves of unread books, and managed to get through 70 books - and large ones too like War & Peace, LOTRs, a couple of Harry Potter books, the Hitchhikers Guide to the Universe series, etc. what a surprise that year was!
Thank you for all your work in these videos, it’s extremely helpful and refreshing 👌🤗
wow!! that's impressive! I hope I can get through my shelf of unread books one day too! (which also includes War & Peace lol) 😄
@@subtropical1228 just start with one page at a time - read at least six times a week - no limits, but I tried to read like 10 pages a day…unless I was pooped! On my good days, I’d rip an entire book in a weekend - a shorter one (add a lot of good shorter books in there too - and the numbers add up quickly - Old Man and the Sea, Jonathan Livingston Seagull, Siddartha, The Pearl, The Alchemist, Winnie the Pooh, Death of a Salesman, The Great Gatsby, Tuesdays with Morrie, Heart of Darkness, Anthem, Holes, Wizard of Oz, Of Mice and Men…..all short but amazing stories! That’s just the first month! 😂😂😂
@@dennyd4848 Thank you for the advice!! It sounds so much more doable when you break it down like that! Just a little bit each day 😄
Some days are easy, some days you’re full of motivation and other days it’s a struggle to even make it through to sundown but it’s about knowing this is normal and brighter days will always come again🙂
When I see you, I start feeling wondrously good about this world. 🥰🌿🌼🦋 Your visuals, narration and reflections...✨it's balm to the soul. Thank you dearly, Paola!!! ❤️
Perfect timing for me to watch this video . I play drums in a band and I am conquering CPTSD. After playing a succession of shows We have a few weeks off now and I have been feeling exhausted.
I am disciplined with daily practice but decided I needed the week off more. So this video confirmed I made the correct decision. I’ll get back at the daily practice Monday. 😊
Your videos are so beautiful and inspiring... Even when you talk about more somber topics, it's beautiful to see that you had the spark in you to try! ☀️☀️
yes - so true - it’s very inspiring🌼
The opening shot of this is magical, your beautiful fairy self shines through the entire video. Thank you again Paola!
Never clicked any video this fastt. I’m feeling so drained and unable to do anything. You have inspired me alot. Thank you 🫶🫶🫶
Your words are really very much beautiful like the flowers .❤❤❤❤❤
I have to say that what you've said here is so very important. My whole life has been full speed ahead. School, college, children, work etc. I pushed my body to the point of collapse. Got incredibly sick, ended up on life support and then was diagnosed on top of all my mental health disorders with Hashimoto's, lymphoedema, and now Lupus. I'm making progress and trying to get some fitness back but it's going to be a slow slog. Some days I'm in so much pain i can't move, but it's not as often as it was pre diagnosis. So my point, ABSOLUTELY let your mind, body and spirit rest. Don't be ashamed of staying in bed for a weekend and if you have children make it like a campout. Sending love and healing energy to Aigire (sorry spelling)❤❤
What would cottage fairy do? Has been a way my friends and I remind each other to slow down and live simply! Thank you Paola for your everyday inspiration and whimsical nature!
I needed this so much. I'm often very tired due to health issues, akd i always feel bad that my family always seem to work hard even when they are tired. I'm trying to get back into reading again so I'm not just on my phone or video game. It's been a struggle to find books that keep my interest, when just a few years ago I was reading like crazy. But I'm gonna go back and read some old childhood favorites, and buying a new copy of the Narnia books (my little paperback copies are a bit worn out, so I'm investing in a hardcover set!)
I pray everyone here stays safe. Remember, you don't have to save the world, but the world is a more beautiful place because of you!! 🥰
We have severe forest fires here, and i've been inside for 4 days, so your pretty video is a vicarious walk in the woods. Thanks Paola. 💮
Hope they get control of those fires!
@@ElizabethPoet Thank you. Rain is forecast for 8 pm tonight. Fingers-crossed.
God tell me he love me when I see his creation. Thank you for your videos I love them. Hugs from Nicaragua.
I love dried, pressed flowers.....I have them hanging on my walls, and placemats on my dining room table.....thanks for bringing up the point of how important taking time to relax and not feeling guilty about it....and how we aren't the sum total of our productivity..... something to that affect.....love your channel and all that you share.....your honesty about who you are, and your short comings is sooo helpful and refreshing....thank you.....keep talking about everything that helps you.....cause it benefits us all!!!....
You have a beautiful soul, Paola. You are such an inspiration to have an healthier, authentic life and to cultivate our creativity and art ♥
Survivor of cptsd. After years of fighting to survive, now whole-my desire is the simplest of life and a few truly good friends.
This channel calms me.
My spring flower craft was “glueing” dried flowers onto candle sticks using a paintbrush to brush hot candle wax from a tea light onto the candle stick, under and over the florals, like mod podge! I think you would enjoy!
I found you during my staying in the hospital and you saved my life. Since than I follow you, and learn, how to live, LIVE LIFE. Te Art of Living. Because it's so beautiful...All your "messages", contents remind me to it. Thankfully from Hungary you blessed soul, beautiful woman both inside and outside. You're a real gift for us - at least for me for sure👃♥️ (Sorry for my poor English, I don't often use it; but through your videos I practise and develop it , like my personality through your wonderful personality ❤)
hello, i would just like to tell you that this message was very beutifully written and your english is not poor at all, dont apologise for the way you speak!
What a beautiful nature walk! Thank you for taking us along. What a wonderfully beautiful world God has created for His children to enjoy! The flowers are glorious! ❤️
Me too! I am trying to ignore my phone more and more. I’m enjoying a Consignment Shop mystery series, lots of vintage clothes descriptions…so fun. Spring flowers are profuse because of all the rain, so I’m gardening a lot. Don’t really miss the phone…
On point "not what society says you should be doing" and getting "rest". I am trying to get back to my old self while also grieving, thank you for your beautiful words of such great wisdom❤
This video is Heaven !
What a wonderful view. Your videos always uplift my spirit.❤
How incredibly blessed you are to live on the doorstep of such beauty! Thank you for sharing your world 😊 Enjoy your day Dear One ❤
TFS all those beautiful wildflower vistas! I would love walking through a field like that! 🌼🌸🧡🌸🌼🧡
When I feel overwhelmed, I usually find your video to play again and again. I truthly love your voice and what you share. I feel I can find myself and be present. I am so grateful for your sharing
I’m trying to not let my current small burnout spiral into a larger one, and have health issues too that leave me overtired. Your bravely open videos are one of the few “slow living” series where I feel understood and hopeful ~~ you inspire me that I can actually reach farther and do better, a bit at a time.
Thank you for your graceful sharing 🌸✨🌿
I attempted to do the glass flowers but I did mess it up! 🤣 I used glue dots and now learnt I don't need any glue! I will try this again 😅Thank you. Love watching your relaxing inspiring videos.
You’re so pretty and intelligent. I really like the way that you see the world and I love flowers so much. Spring is a great time to wonder and soak it all in.
Just want to tell you, I just ordered two sets of your drawings. I think they're cheerful. They put a smile on my face. Thank you!
I know you can find energy within, as I have done at 65 yrs old. Once believed to be an age for falling apart. No Longer so. I believe that your daily activity of gardening, taking walks in the fields and breathing in the fresh morning air along with your earthly diet will almost certainly have given you a bountiful kick start to having higher energy levels later in life. As long as you feel good, you can rest assured that as you move through the different aspects of your life you will only get better. As the saying goes, "It or we only get better with age" Please enjoy !!
Hello Jane, how are you doing?
The field of flowers are amazing.....😊
It’s almost a funny coincidence that you shared a quote from L. M. Montgomery, as I have been slowly making my way through her Anne of Green Gables series since the Covid pandemic took off in 2020. It’s been an immensely comforting series and has really helped me to slow down and, through inspiration from Anne’s character, find new ways to appreciate what’s around me. I’ve always loved nature and the mildly rural setting in which I grew up and live in, but sometimes you need a reminder to look at it with renewed appreciation. “It's been my experience that you can nearly always enjoy things if you make up your mind firmly that you will.” ❤️
yess, i've been reading this series i believe since the end of 2021 and it gives the readers so much comfort, i also think is the kind of books that you just enjoy reading slowly and paciently and makes you want to be more light hearted, Paola's videos feel really close to what the AOGB series feel like.
Doing something creative that you love doing is a great way to energize yourself, you’re right. I can’t believe though you read 50 books in one year. My gosh, that’s really great. Great points on taking time for ourselves. There’s no shame in it. Thank you for sharing. Have a beautiful week. 💕🌸
Your vlogs are not videos it’s therapy ❤ may God bless you for being this genuine and kind.
I find your burnout chat very encouraging as I am experiencing profound lack of energy and motivation while working a couple of minor jobs while getting my master's degree. I guess I shouldn't be so hard on myself ❤️
Omg!!! The beginning of the video is like heaven! Unbelievably stunning!
Thank you so much Paola! I needed to hear this. I had a burnout two years ago and I often did not had the energy to do something beautiful after work. The worst thing was that my friends did not understand and put shame on me for not pulling myself together. I am still not how I used to be, but getting better . Now I have energy left to take a little stroll in the forest. Warm greetings from Lapland! ❤
I love all your videos Madam Cottage Fairy. You inspire me to be closer to my true self. I think I'd like for you to address how you incorporate art into your life so frequently. I have always loved art, but I've never studied it. I find myself not knowing where to start with creative projects. Yet if someone sets it up for me I will happily join an art table with a circle of friends. But this hardly ever happens. So I'd just love to know how you found out about so many different forms of art/crafts, and how you would recommend a beginner to the art world gets going on figuring out which little projects to do.
I almost cried when I saw that beautiful landscape and all those glorious flowers! You look perfect in that setting! Thank you.
I love the excitement and shine on your face while talking about your projects ❤❤❤
Gorgeous scenery! Thank you for sharing it with us. Love your videos!
Wow Paola! What a wonderful gift. I watch and want to capture every detail. Fall leaves, wild rose hips, baked apples, barefoot in a mountain stream, rope candle, wooden ornaments and on and on. Thanks for the walk in the autumn woods and baked apples 🍎🐀
The fields of wildflowers - what a stunning landscape 💖 appreciate the wisdom from a beautiful old soul.
Cant tell enough the healing power of these videos
You have the most peaceful soul among the people I have ever seen. I’s therapeutic to listen to you speaking. Also, I am gonna study English from you as English is not my native language. Your language is so elegant and artistic. The country view is so soothing to see 🍀
Lately I have felt guilty about days when I do nothing. Nothing but read, drink tea and take my dog for a walk. I have worked all my life and I feel like I should be more productive even now. It's good to know others feel the same.
Nature is my go to for feeling like my day amounted to something. Taking in the smell of the lilacs , walking through the rain drenched fields , watching the thunderstorm ⛈️ roll in, feeding the chipmunks and refilling the birdbath.
Certainly not high achieving stuff and I have to remind myself that it is just as worthwhile.
Thank you for the peace you send in your videos.
Paola, I have to thank you for reminding me of the joy of the simplicities of life and of the value in the slow and and the peaceful of the everyday. I like what you said about it being ok not producing anything in order to show we spent our time well, because often times there is pressure in that to show people we are progressing. However, sometimes, the nurturing things we do that no one sees, are the things that bring us most peace. You are truly inspiring.
do you know? Your video makes me love life again even though I was in a very sad mood before, watching the video makes me love life more. Thank you for letting me know the green color of life. I am Vietnamese. I love nature content. It's a pity that I don't have many fields of grass and flowers so beautiful
Oh my God your valley is quite like I figure the paradise ! So beautifully touching...I like your frame with flowers, it gives me good ideas for when I will be in retirement soon...For the moment, I don t have the time to read, to do things I like, I feel too tired after work. Not easy to find time of rest without stress...I wish you will be able to take time for you now that the weather is warmer even if it rains sometimes. Hello from Paris, France❤
not sure if you will see this but
saw your vlog an year ago ,i wasnt in a good state back then but somehow your vlogs always seemed to give me hope that things were gonna get better thankfully now things are much better the irony is i had forgotten about your channel but i sometmes tried to search for it until today it randonmly was in my recommendations i just wanted to say thanks for posting such wonderful content.
You’re blessed to live in such a beautiful place. I love the opening scene with the field of flowers.
"Focus on ....not what you do but why you are doing it" !. Exactly!
I went to high school with Margaret Owen. Seeing her work in the world is surreal, but I am happy for her.
I need to get back into writing myself, and cultivate writing time.
I have the same feeling watching your videos as I got while watching Mr Rogers. Safe, calm, loved, appreciated, taught, guided. All gently and all contentedly.
That meadow was absolutely breathtaking! I’d give anything to have that nearby to enjoy. I love nature and taking in the sounds and sights of it. That alone refreshes my soul. Thanks for bringing that to me on your videos! I hope your puppy is ok too! Be well!
Hello 👋🏿
Some point last week, I was in a very low place and I came upon one of your videos, think the one you were in a red gown out in the flowers... can't really recall anything I deemed important from what you were saying...all I know is that, I immediately felt better after your video started playing. Within the days up to now, it comes to mind that I should say thank you. Something about energy through your video, whether from you or the music or the visuals, brought calm and peace to me. I am grateful. May your energy be replenished🙏🏿.
Your videos bring me so much calm, peace, and joy. Thank you for simply being you and sharing with us all. 😌💕
Your voice always makes me feel calm and less restless.
Love how energized you were in your chatty bit at the end 😊 So lovely to see you looking so happy and so full of life.
This was great! Truly appreciated your self reflective suggestions. I’m 63 with two jobs, lifelong creativity and a love of reading. But my energy after work has crept toward watching videos of other people doing creative things. I’m off to church, which I love then hopefully to rest with….a good book. As you said…transitions, change. Thanks, Paola
Your area is so beautiful. It makes me long for our mountains in my home state. We live about six hours away so it's relatively a short distance but due to family issues and responsibilities I won't be traveling anytime soon. Thank you for the room tour and all that you share with us. I'm glad to hear you're feeling better. Sending love and wishing you a blessed weekend.
That place with yellow flowers felt like heaven. Love it! ❤
I always enjoy when you take us along on your adventures be they inside your lovely cozy home or outside. You are such a joyful person that this energy just makes me want to tap into my creative side and that always makes me joyful. Happy Spring.
I suffer from severe depression. I just want to thank you for your videos .. They mean everything to me. It helps center my thoughts and give me hope for a brighter future and that I am enough and that I can be happy in the little and find contentment in life. Thank you.
God is with you, please take care.
❤💕🌿🕊
Such a wonderous and beautiful place of existence you are blessed to have in your surroundings... just as beautiful and wonderful as you are Paola inside and out! Stay the way you are! :-)
The countryside and flower meadows were simply stunning the kind here in Englad we usually only see in gardens but I have been enjoying the fields of buttercups and daisies around me . As an older person it saddens me to see young people rushing about and not taking time to enjoy the small things that can bring you such joy I love how you talk about the things that help you and try to help other people too. The pressed flower decorations were lovely something I haven't done for years but am now going to do again. Thank you xxx
Wow! What a gorgeous landscape! No wonder you love it there. The flowers are so beautiful. I’ve never seen that many flowers in one place in real life. It looks like a fairytale. Bianca is adorable too! Sending prayers for your doggie. I laughed out loud when you said your cat was loving the chaos. I have four cats, but one who thrives in chaos as well. The pressed flower frames were lovely. My flowers never retained as much color as yours have. Thanks for the video, I enjoyed it!
Thank you alway for letting us see the beauties and joys and creating variety of things to light up the path. It's always inspiring to me.
I know such daily efforts are not easy, and I truly think you are working incredibly hard.
I think it would be good for you to take a break occasionally, but I think you keep finding things to do one after another.
In this beautiful spring season, please savor happiness, try to set the pace a little slower if that allows and would make your body and mind easier.
Thank you always, and please take care.
Your pressed dried flowers, in the glass and gold frames, are just beautiful. So exciting about your project on getting the tree house to turn into your bedroom! Your eyes light up when you talk about it. xxx
You are a breath of fresh air in a stifling, rushed, overprogrammed, overcommitted and device-distracted world. Thank you for reminding us all that living outside the aforementioned box is possible. I am presently making my way out of that box as well. God bless and THANK YOU.👍😊🍄💐🌈❗
I have been enjoying using dried flowers lately and bought a microfleur. So fun to create using nature!!
I’m not a talkative person in social media where I leave comments to people, but your channel has been a heavenly place that gives a feeling of relaxation and calmness. Therefore, I had to leave a little comment to you to tell you that I’m genuinely grateful to you and your loving, thoughtful, and blessed videos that pull me out of some hard times I went through. Thank you so much🤍.
Thank you for this video. I struggle with my energy levels and beating myself up because I don’t feel like doing things that I want or need to do. Today was a good day. I got some things accomplished that I wanted to get done. I love watching your channel. You are very inspiring. Take care. Sending you lots of love and prayers. ❤️🙏🏻
Thank you for beautiful videos and inspirational bits of wisdom, Paola. In my job as mental health therapist I was trained by a wonderful professional father and his crew to observe the role of the symptoms rather than getting stuck in the behaviors of people. It has been longer than a decade and that wisdom manifests as true and guides me each day. When you mention "why" vs "what", I resonated immediately. Plus, this modern fast -paced society is not at all created to serve human wellness and family, I do come from a completely different culture which I totally love and appreciate. So, I was clicking with your emphasis on how we have to do it for our own sake: self-care, self-preservation, slowing down and crafts. Yes, crafts are scientifically proven to improve emotional and mental well being, plus our Bulgarian Orthodox Christian Fathers have consistently encouraged people to engage in handiwork crafts. Ancient elders' question is priceless.
Thank you as always for your video content.
Before I even start to watch, I wanted to tell you I found a junior copy of the book, The Wind in the Willows yesterday as I was walking home. A thrift store by my house displayed a handful of book outside and something made me stop. And for some reason this book was in that pile! I have never read it, but I remember you mentioning it was one of your fave books. I read a chapter this morning, and so far, I love it!
I just wanted to say that I love your videos. They are so beautiful and peaceful. I just LOVED the shots of you walking through the flowers and the stormy looking sky. I had a really rough 2 weeks at work, so I decided Saturday was going to be my mini holiday. I spent the whole day by the river. I followed a trail that goes by the river, and then loops around by a pretty little creek. It's a beautiful wetlands area. I walked about 2 hours, and found a secluded bench to sit on right in front of the creek, completely shaded by trees, and read my book. It was a perfect day. I love spending time out in nature, but don't do it often enough.