How To Slow Down And Start Living | On the cusp of Spring - gentle living in English countryside
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 มิ.ย. 2024
- How to slow down and start living - gentle arrival of spring in the English countryside.
I’ve spent most of my 20s running after or from something. One of the ways that made me feel alive was moving constantly, changing the place where I live, never staying in the same apartment for over a year. I couldn’t bear the feeling of being settled, being slow and patient in life. I needed to run, to chase something at all times. It seemed to me the longer I lived in one place, the more stagnant I became. I was constantly looking outward, searching for answers outside of myself, in the external, not realising that I need to accept myself first. Accept who I am, work through traumas, present and past - the ones that make me run in the first place. Become at peace with the everyday life, the stuff that seems mundane, but in reality so vital to my journey.
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Wild Garlic Cheese Scones:
125 g wholewheat flour
125 g plain white flour
50g cold butter
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
60g wild garlic
75g cheddar cheese
25g parmesan
100 ml of milk
Preheat the oven to 200C/ 390F.
Chop butter finely and mix with the flour by roughly rubbing it with the palms of your hands until it turns into crumble. Make sure the butter is very cold straight out of the fridge - I like to chop it up first and then store in the fridge while I gather all other ingredients.
Then add baking powder, salt, black pepper, finely chopped wild garlic and cheese. Mix using a spoon or table knife to make sure the ingredients are not overmixed.
Lastly add milk and mix again roughly by hand until the dough starts to hold shape. Transfer onto a flat surface and shape it into a disk about 2-2.5cm high. Either cut it like a cake with a knife to make triangular shapes, or take a cookie cutter or a glass bottle like I did and cut out round shapes.
Lay onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Brush the tops of your scones with a bit of milk.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the top of the scone is lightly golden.
These are also freezer friendly - you can bake the amount you're going to eat and freeze the rest until you want to eat it next time. You will have to bake it for about 18-20 minutes from frozen.
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Filmed on: Panasonic GH6
Edited with: Premiere Pro CC
Music: Epidemic Sound
00:00 - 00:20 Intro
00:21 - 02:12 I'm not naturally soft
02:13 - 04:47 Slowing down doesn't mean failure
04:48 - 08:10 How to slow down (and wild garlic scones)
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It's night time in India.. I always get your videos at night time here.. I usually watch them before going to bed.. it gives me peace ❤️.. your videos are always so calming, peaceful and beautiful 💕🌸
Love from India 🇮🇳
That's heartmelting, to know that men with sensitive spirits still exist in such a fast-paced world. ❤
I'm also from India. Too tired of this past paced, over competitive, overwhelming world. Feels like I'm born in wrong generation. I sooooo much crave for slow and simple life, which is truly fulfilling instead of just fancy from the outside
Thank you so much for your kind words! 🌷 This truly means so much. Thank you for watching and for being here! 🥰
@raghavnarula7048 I'm from England but have a friend from India (currently living in the states). She's so modest and profound, and I think I built with her the most meaningful connection in my whole life. It must have something to do with how culturally rich India is, that builds up special people. I also love the cinema and poetry there.
Me too
Watching your videos is like reading a book on a rainy evening in spring.🌸🌸🌸
Daria, there is another profound quote from the same writer that resonates deeply:
“Do not believe that he who seeks to comfort you lives, untroubled, among the simple and quiet words that do you good."
"His life has much difficulty and sadness, for were it otherwise, he would never have been able to find those words.”
The way these videos are shot is so beautiful, soft colours, gentle music, a soothing voice and nature scenes that are tranquil and dream like. How peaceful and happy they leave one feeling. ❤
Honestly, I'm so happy that I got to know about your channel, everything so peaceful and natural💚💙🤍💙💚
i started my youtube 2 months ago as a way to escape a job and degree i hated.
i soon became obsessed with the numbers and was constantly comparing myself to people that i looked up to. social media became a game that i just had to win.
it was horrible and i had to remove myself from the social media "mindset" (dopamine detoxing) so that i wouldn't burn out.
this video is so incredibly important. slow living, preventing burnout. love this so much.
Your videos always bring such a peacefulness and light into my day, sweet Daria🤍🦋 Sending you so much love and joy!!
I am grateful for you.🌹
Aah thank you so much! Have a beautiful day! 🥰✨
The yearly garlic scones, all hail!
The delicate colours of this video really encapsulates that intangible spring lightness!
Yess they’re my favourite so I could resist! 😅 Thank you so much! 🥰
It makes me sad that so many people go through this life trying so hard "to become who they are meant to be"...and that, of course, make them think they are not, nor ever have been, who they really are. And that is a tragedy. Of course you are who you are meant to be from them moment you came into being under your mother's heart! You do not need special rutines or special whatever to "find yourself" because you are not lost. You are here. Here! Present and correct! You as wonderful, beautiful and unique as You are. Not lost. Not a version of you that need changing. Only time we are not who we are meant to be is when we are selfish, when we are wicked and lack love towards all life, but then we do things we are not meant to be doing as these things are destructive...and through that we create an imbalance in our selves and also around us...peace in the heart and soul has nothing what so ever to do with walking in nature it has everything to do with what we give to this world, with how our footprints are, something good or something bad it does not matter if we walk city streets or deep forests. As long as one does not put unselfish good into this world where it is needed the most one will never really start living. And your dreams will include all life, the best for all life not so called "self fulfillment"(And it is very possible that good will have to be done in any way but slow...)
I like your rambling thoughts. they are filled with beauty and wisdom!
I’m so happy that I’ve got to know your channel. Calm and relaxing the beautiful scenery. And of course the speaking voice you have🤎
Another beautiful calming video Daria. Enjoy your week and I will keep looking for the signs of Spring. X
புத்தகங்கள் தனிமையில் இனிமை படிப்பது ஆனந்தம் 🎉🎉
You are saying the simple things but they are so import- to live here and now, live slow, to be yourself❤
Thank you❤
Hello 👋 My Dearest Friend DARIA: Thank You 🙏 For A Beautiful Video. You Always Bring A Smile 😃 To My Face. You Are Right-I Need To Keep Telling Myself To Slow Down. I’m Always Helping Or Doing Things For Everyone Else. I Need To Take Of Me First 😊 Your Videos Always Bring Such Relaxation And Happiness Into My Life. Thank You 🙏 My Sweet Friend. Have A Wonderful Day-All My Love 😍-Your Friend Always In San Antonio, Texas USA🤠🇺🇸🥰💐❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
What a beautiful video. so peaceful. I loved your message about the cycle of rushing until you are exhausted. Its seems to be society these days; but so much better to slow down and enjoy peace and beautiful things you enjoy.
Since I've been watching and listening to the slow living vlogs (about a year now) I take my walks and work in my garden with a different attitude. It is really enjoyable to think back to them as I ramble through the neighborhood, fields and woods. I have decided that I feel this way because it brings me back to my childhood and that little something I had lost. In this big, wide, wonderful world there is always something new to discover about it and in doing so to discover something new about myself.
Your message does make sense, Daria❤and thank you for it. It is precious❤
Thank you very much for being a wonderful Life Coach.
Start from 6:00 - this is what I cultivate /develope since 2014 year. I recommend doing this to everyone. You will realy feel better and Your minds, awareness will evolve and the consequence will be better mental health.
I enjoy every singing bird on the tree, every tree in the forest or field, every animal in the grass, every sunrise and sunset, every warm day in the summer and every frosty sunny day in the winter, every rainy warm day full of flowers in the spring and every colorfull windy day in the autumn. Every flower and every fruit. I enjoy all of them. I enjoy every moment when I eat something and drink coffe or tea. I enjoy every time I am sittiing in Cafe with cake and tae and observing the world.
Just enjoy every good moment of life.
Thank you for this beautiful journey in and outside ❤
I want to make you a compliment in making these calm relaxing video's. You are a good storyteller too by the way. Now that are real compliments aren't they?
As you say, the beauty of life lies in the small things that you notice. The people you meet every day on your own path.
I hope you continu to make the video's because they give a real calming atmosphere i enjoy watching! Greetings from the Netherlands, Frido.
We all want to be somewhere, somewhere grand, somewhere where we will feel good. The goals, milestones and such. "Oh if only I had that one thing, I would be happy". And it's great to have a goal and purpose. But if you run yourself dry trying to get there completely switching off your feelings, your awareness in that pursuit, you will inevitably lose a portion of your life. Being present in the moment is really hard, but really important at the same time. We default to so many things and it's not really a great thing. So staying present is essential.
Thank you for sharing your musings. They do bring a lot of interesting thoughts!
Beautiful video as always! Well done ❤
Thank you so much! 🥰 I absolutely agree. We lose so much on the way, in that hectic rush to “get there”. While goals are important and I have many as well, what we do on the way is going to impact us, perhaps, even more!
your honesty and wit has made your channel my favorite on youtube! Not only is your voice ever so lovely, I'm so drawn to your realistic view and vulnerability while maintaining a relaxing and inspiring message. i'm not sure what the word is, pragmatism? practicality? it truly resonates with me. thank you for uploading videos!
I love the kind of life you have 🥰
Your videos are so lovely and they bring me peace 😌 ♥️
Such a delight. Thank you for creating this.
Thank you for making such beautiful videos, Daria. I very much appreciate them, and your thoughtful musings. I love the beauty you capture in nature and in your home, as well as the perfect music you choose, and the lovely clothes you wear. There are ideals we can aspire to, even if only for short spans of time, that are well worth the effort it takes. I try to notice beauty wherever I can find it, and practice gratitude for the small things as well as the big things. Life is never perfect, but we can make perfect moments. Your scones look so delicious, by the way! I hope you were able to enjoy tea and scones in your garden with someone special.
Thank You for your beautiful video. Very relaxing and much needed.
How i love this type of videos ❤
I love this honesty about us as people knowing that we are not perfect and we repeat mistakes. But we try to be better ❤
Thank you for sharing your little slices of peace and mindfulness. You're videos are always a highlight ❤
Do you also have a podcast? I would LOVE to listen to it your voice is so SOOTHING❤
For me, spring symbolises the opposite of slowing down. I'm done with that. 😅
I associate it with increased daylight, warmer temperatures, and the blooming of flowers, all of which can bring a sense of vitality and renewed energy. Embracing the energy of spring can inspire to pursue new activities, set fresh goals, and embrace positive changes in our lives.
That is true, I agree with you! I thought about it too as I wrote this text. What I’m thinking is that Winter and Spring both have a different way of slowing us down. In winter it’s the solemn, quiet, still kind of slowness. The atmosphere that slows us down almost forcefully, making us embrace life in the same pace nature does in its sleepiest state. While in spring - just like you said - the vitality makes us feel alive, it’s the awakening, the newness, the youthful energy of it all that makes us move. But it’s the time when slowing down becomes a deliberate choice - to stop, to notice, to marvel at it all as much as you can, and then gain that movement, just as spring does, not forgetting to stop and “smell the flowers”. Miss a glance, and it all moved along too quickly. 🌷
I'm amazed at how quickly spring is springing where you are! I'd say you're at least a good five or six weeks ahead of us here in southern Sweden.
Lovely video🤎it is still snowing were I live, but I am ready for a slow start to spring!
Thank you on translation❤
Very pleasing video. I liked the image of you reading on the grass and making the scones. I appreciated the inspiration. Thank you.
Hi I am from Algeria and I do appreciate your content very much. Thank you for sharing these beautiful and peaceful moments with us. I am slowing down my life for more than a year now, and I fell like life is a present and every single moment is a present so we must live it in the best way. Have a marvelous women day❤❤❤❤et bonne chance
A beautiful calming video. I just made some wild garlic scones yesterday. There is something magical harvesting from nature even in small ways, living with the seasons. Xx
I love your talks, and it does all make sense to me. Those wild garlic scones looked delicious! Mmmmm! Blessings and love from Jilly & Madge xxx
Return to nature, find yourself, find yourself.
I been watching for a few years now I adore your videos the beauty you capture is spectacular.
I love dark academia too and gothic chilly books with twists n turns.Your peace n creativity and the words of wisdom always inspire me to consolidate n make everything stronger what is already there and what does not kill you makes you stronger 🤗🕊️🕊️🕊️
You are definately my favorite TH-camer!!! Always looking forward to thursdays to begin my slow weekend with your content 😊❤
Wow so peace full 💮🌷🍁🍂🌼😊
That was amazing, dear. I really enjoyed 🤗❤️
so peace .I love my village in India.❤.I also love the beauty of village from europe .In school days, I read about my villlage beauty and also know the beauty of village from europe through many of poem.I wanna thanks my countries poet for their beautiful poem about my village . also thanks the english poet for teach me about the beauty of europe village❤....
Thanks for sharing such a wonderful experience..love from Palestine ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Watching your videos gives me so much peace and joy. Your voice is so lovely and calming and your photos like pure art❤️
I love this channel. ❤
Another lovely video! Perfect to sit down to and have a breather! Thank you for these videos ❤
Starting this beautiful morning with another video yesss ❤️ love how much you put into each piece of work , have a wonderful day !
Aw thank you so much for your support! Have a lovely day! ✨✨✨
Nice video as usual 🌸Thank you for sharing 🙂
Such a beautiful video!!!! Your narratives are always so thoughtful. ❤
Beautiful Bellis perenis 🌼🌼🌼
I love these videos. Wish I lived somewhere like that .
😊 Beautiful video, Daria! Your musings, as Nature slowly awakens from its Winter sleep, are very thought provoking, and so, they made me think about a dear Japanese friend of mine, because these concepts are an essential part of Bushido, encapsulated in the Sakura (🌸cherry tree) symbol and the wabi-sabi (appreciation of imperfections and the effects of time as beautiful signs of harmony and change). Those blooming moments (both in nature and ourselves) are the product of all the previous energy and efforts, and no matter how modest and fleeting they are, the longtime struggle to reach them is absolutely worth-while, and just as beautiful as the result itself. Holding on to their perfection would be a mistake, as it would prevent evolution and improvement: if a flower stayed frozen in time, there would never be a fruit, for instance. Perfection is sterile, it doesn't leave us room to go beyond. It's a hard lesson to learn, at least for me, as someone who holds on to beautiful places and moments till the very end, and experiences deep suffering at their disappearance or even alteration. ☺️ I'm still learning to treasure them just in my heart and memory, as I move on. But you have proven to be much wiser!! 😊👍 Oh, and thank you for letting us into your beautiful secret garden!!😍🙏😉 Have a lovely weekend! 👏👏👏🤗😘
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Labai graži gamta jus supa - taip ramu, jauku ir gera... netgi šiek tiek mistiška...🙂
Another lovely video and I absolutely agree with the sentiment. Personally I'm not a 'rushy' sort of person, I'd say that I am quite the opposite of this modern society (and glad to be!)
The wild garlic scones looked lovely by the way 😋❤
Thank you.
I love you and I love this mohtoa💙🇮🇶
I agree with this message!
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Thankyou ❤
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Это очень красиво, такая природа и вы - все гармонично 🌿✨ с праздником вас
Тоже люблю снимать природу и уютные видео на канал ✨
Thank you once again! So spot on. Curious: what are the green leaves you used in your baking? Thank you!
Slowing down is not a wrong thing .. giving up is the wrong thin.....
I wish we had wild garlic where I live!
... But I open up my computer to LISTEN to your videos while having breakfast! .... Well, its sort of Detoxication of other noisy content on the internet!
First! Love your videos!!❤
Yay! 🥰 Thank you!
Hi lass.
Hello! ✨
Can you tell me what type of camera you use, please?❤
Link to your black boots, please?
They’re Lanx Dinckley boots in black
I am reducing my screen time to 1 hour per day for videos, choosing reading instead 😊
“Instructions for living a life. Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it.” & “To pay attention, this is our endless and proper work.” ― Mary Oliver 🤎🌿
Aah I love Mary Oliver’s poetry so much! 🌿🥰
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