Just Be Yourself...Life is too short to care about what others think!
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- Staying real on TH-cam can sometimes be an uphill battle...but I'm a rebel by nature! Living a solitary life, in an old stone cottage, amid three acres of planted woodland and garden, Colette O'Neill is a published author and passionate environmentalist, Druidess (Bandruí) and Woodlander, promoting Celtic indigenous wisdom and culture in all of her work.
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It is great remembering what we loved as teenagers - I am 67 years young, so near to yourself in age, and I was in love with David Essex! I lived in a very conservative household, my Father was very strict on rules, and I love the way that David made me see a gypsy type person, who was free. I respected my parents, but wished I had been home schooled, as I loved nature, and hated having to go to school. I am dyslexic, which they did not understand in those days, and my Mother always said I was different. It is so sad that the child I was, did not have the understanding that is around now. But I am making up for that now, in living the reclusive life I love, with my rescue greyhound Madge. xxx
Me: Gilbert O'Sullivan (cringe) 😂
@@radicalcartoons2766 Please do not cringe, because I also loved his words too! He was the other love of my life! He was so lovely, and his words meant so much to me at the time, so I am with you. xxx
Thank you 🙏 Colette,
Thank you 🙏 Colette,
What about Mary Hopkin❤❤
I live in the United States and we’re going through difficult times. I don’t watch the news unless it’s necessary. I am frequently reminding myself that l am not in control except for myself and my actions. Therefore I do my best to be mindful and aware of my own actions, thoughts and feelings.
I was so happy to let my natural color grow out! Not as much time at the hairdresser and one less big expense. Please pray that democracy survives🙏
I’m hearing you Colette, you are spot on - people start waking up
In the immortal words of Oscar Wilde "Be yourself, everybody else is already taken."
I agree with you. Those in power cannot be trusted. In these times it is best tune out and consume news at your own pace instead if being constantly inundated with negativity online. I will not let them (politicians, the media, social media outlets) take my peace. Your vlogs bring me peace :)
What is a weed?
Everyone wants to live.
Everyone wants a place in the sun?🌾
I regret not knowing this years ago. I’m 72 now and am much wiser
Too bad as the old saying goes if only we knew then what we know now. Ho hum…well I guess that’s why we try to pass on what we know now to the youngsters. ❤
@@lindylou3519 My fathers favourite saying was "you can't put an old head on young shoulders" how right he was.
@@gill8779lol…going to remember that one!
Steve Marriott was the original Small Faces singer. The band split and Steve went to America to join Humble Pie.
Rod Stewart then became the singer for what became the Faces and then he then dumped the band to go solo x
Loved Steve Marriott, what a voice ❤ incredible
@@LeeJahn-ih9xu Yes he had, Paul Rodgers also had a great voice, still has at 74!
@@LeeJahn-ih9xuSteve Marriott was the best , what a voice, so sad how his life ended.
You have no idea how much I appreciate you! I needed to hear this today. Dont' ever stop, Collette! Big fan for over 5 years now!!! Blessed Be!!
Thank you for
Sharing. Yes we are living in crazy times. Here in the US getting a bit more crazier!! HOWEVER “they” can not control how I live in my mind and soul!! God Bless us all.
Yes!!! ❤🌸🌱🌼🙌🏻
@@mysticmimi3924 who are “they”? I live here too and I have no earthly idea what you are referencing.
@@sheilafae I don't want to speak for someone else but I think by "they" she means politicians, media, social media platforms.
That is how I feel, that for most of my life we ( humanity) was moving forward, things were getting better/kinder. That all seems to be reversing and it is distressing. Especially fear for younger family and the planet. We do what we can, and hope, and your garden is a symbol of that.
I expect you’ve heard this. So many times but I just love your videos I am 75 a vegan I don’t drink don’t smoke do laugh a lot usually at myself and have recently acquired a small garden my do it yourself wild life pond was a worry have I got it right will any creatures move in well they have one frog (Frodo) and you’d think I’d won the lottery I was beside myself with excitement I’m trying to grow and allow to grow anything that benefits wildlife and respects Mother Earth and it’s all due to your videos you give me inspiration and help me to keep going thank you Collette ❤
Once we had boundaries, rules and morales. Now all the boundaries have been destroyed, there is no guidance, or a link to the past .
Ronnie Lane from the Faces used to come into our little grocery shop in Shropshire where he lived. He gave my tee-total mum a drink one Christmas - a Wicked Lady, it really made him laugh.
@@sandradodd9728 How cool is that :) Always loved the Faces growing up.
Colette once again thank you for showing us around and speaking a lot of sense. You have made an incredible job of Bealtaine. It’s really beautiful ❤️
When I look at the way humankind has evolved, humans have become arrogant and believe that they can control everything, when ultimately they have no real power, not even those IN power. For me, this year has been an eye-opener regarding my garden, because of all the rain we’ve had, it has become wild (well, almost wild). I decided to take a leap of faith and let everything fight for themselves. The roses are gorgeous because of all the rain, and the shrubs I planted recently are doing well. The rest is a little unruly, with the different types of grass and wild flowers, in particular with newcomer bindweed trying to lord over everyone else, but I’ll sort things out in autumn. Meanwhile I cut meandering paths through the « lawn » and enjoy visiting the garden every morning when it’s not raining. I keep the front yard reasonably tidy for the neighbours and for my peace of mind.
Your channel has become an integral part of my week in this crazy chaotic and history making time. My garden and MANY woodland animals are my escape. Ironically my garden has never looked better! Keep up the soothing videos.❤
I love this time it is fantastic xxx❤❤❤ fantastic time to be a healer the world needs us ❤❤❤❤❤great healing is occuring all will be well❤❤❤ we need to trust ourselfs 100 percent all will be well
Good morning. Yes, the world appears to be spiraling out of control on an hourly basis at this point. In saying that, I try to stay aware yet not over consume information. Most days, I simply mind my own business and take care of what I am able. Enjoy the rest of your week.
I loved 'Ichicoo Park' too. "...It's all too beautiful. It's all too beautiful."
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Just getting a lovely sense of peace and calm from watching your videos Colette 🙏Thank you !
Love and hugs to patsy God Bless .💗🤗💗🌻🌷🌹
It really is a stunning garden and woodland.
Scarf is gorgeous! Another beautiful video. So very true your words of wisdom! Much Love & Much Appreciation Always!❤❤❤
Yes i watched when you divined for the water.its come on wonderful 🎉
Our future can’t lie in the hands of any political party. Not if we want freedom and peace
Dear Colette , it is a wonderful video , and i agree with you in everything . I also love scarves in every kind . Best regards and many hougs to you and Patsy from Conny Braun and cat Felix 🐈⬛ from Germany . 🌲🌳🪵🪴🔥🐕☕️🫖🌺🌻🌸
I like it!
Go Natural!
Own your own beautiful genetics!
I have and I wouldn't have it any other way!
What a blessing to have a natural spring and flowing water ❤
good morning Colette and Patsy blessed be love the bird bath placement ..enjoying the water all about your place ..we are in the golden age again..blessed be those who wait ...waiting is ..cheers all..overgrow overshare overcare overseed everywhere worldwide..stay hydrated and safe all..this is the way
I have never thought that people think. 😊
Hello Colette you are so wise. You keep us sane . Love from Devon
I too have troubled over the way the world is going, I have opted out of a lot of it. However, I heard a number of other women expressing their fears. I started a women's support group, a safe space for women to talk. I encourage other women to start similar groups. It does help.
Those were the days my friends , we thought they’d never end ,
we sang and danced the whole night through
Ahh 1959 through to the 1970’s was my best music era
Now on looking back as a retired senior .
Colette , I do love how you always pause for awhile
To making your statements.
This deliberation punches out the importance
Of what needs to be explained
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Love the little stream that now runs so free
Like a River❤
Mary Canada 🍁
Rod Stewart…have always loved him❤️ Blessings to you and Patsy. Blessings to Bealtaine Cottage
You are Glowing!!!I am a hedge witch that lives in the foothills of Virginia!!!I have 4 rug rats and 5 kitties.My house is a very witchy green house hidden in the woods!!!!
Good day , what a gift to wake up and have coffee with you. Love from Kentucky 💐😘
Modern technology has upsides and downsides. Finding balance in what may seem like a world gone mad will be a challenge for many of us. I prefer slow living to the alternative and cannot tell you how soothing it is to watch your videos. Thanks for sharing your vision with us.
Purrrfect, don't you sometimes wish you knew that when you were in your 20s? 😉 Or maybe always? I wonder sometimes how I would have made different choices if I was who I am at 67 when I was 27. But I guess that is why there are seasons in life. Everything as it should be.❤ Blessings be beautiful soul.
I find solace in listening and watching you. I love that you speak in slow steadying manner. It's comforting , as if we are enjoying a cuppa together with our knitting. I feel privileged to be taken through your garden and cottage. I'm not too many years younger than you and find myself in agreement with your views . Thank you Colette.
How lovely coming home from your son's house to such a serene, heavenly place on our Mother's Earth. Working outside is grounding us, giving our lives a healthy balance, so much needed in todays time. I also love to knit; in progress is a pair of children's socks, which I plan to give to charity. I am also working on a miter blanket to use up my stash of sock yarn. I feel blessed to have found your videos. Looking at them and hearing your wisdom gives my life meaning.
Also like scarfs long ones, ideal for winter ,neck warm body warm, garden looks lovely as always😊😊 agree we are in a mixed up era. 😊😊
I wonder what each of us would hear if we could decipher the various dialects of the animals, the rustling trees, the wavering grasses and flowers…
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This year we have so many bees! Listening to their happy hum is so satisfying to hear while picking flowers and doing other garden work. I remember Faces and Rod Stewart. Ichycoo Park too! We grew up with some of the best music.
Oh and by the way you are amazing. A blessed child of mother Earth.❤❤❤
You are spot on about the political leaders. If they've got that far along, they took many bribes and sold their soul. Some even sell their soul for as little as 10,000. Anyways, the gardens are looking fab as always and your hair is graying out beautifully. :-) How calming and peaceful to hear and see the rushing water from the spring well. Blessings to you and Patsy girl.
My inspiration and my muse - thank you, once again, for lifting me higher than my doldrums and reminding me of the joys of creation and self expression ...I've got no time to worry... Blessings for the reminder 🍀💜🍀
LOL! you're adorable! I don't want to see you working. I love to see everything beautiful that lives at your cottage place. ❤ including Little Miss.
When I was in my early 20's (in the 1990's) I moved to London. I found a wonderful knitting sup and bought hand dyed, hand spun wool, very thick. When I got back to my flat, I just wrapped the skein around my neck and decided it was good enough. It made for a very warm winter muffler. I love your ingenuity, Collette.
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Thank you, Colette!
Colette, your hair looks lovely, and you always bring a smile to my face. Thank you
You are always a breath of fresh air with your videos from Bealtaine Cottage! You look fabulous...you have an aura of peacefulness shining through! Thank you for sharing your life and thoughts with us. I'm here in Virginia, excited that we are going to have a woman President!
Lol....!
Another great video! I let my hair go gray in 2006. Best thing I ever did for myself. I use a purple shampoo and conditioner once a week on it to keep it a really nice, bright, white/gray. Check with your hairdresser on that. I have always cut my own hair. Never get what I want if I do break down and go to a beauty salon. Have a great week!
Hate gray on myself!!!!!
You are such an inspiration Collette. I have tried to incorporate your way of life in my yard here in the Midwest of the US. I agree also on your political beliefs and have found comfort in my pagan (true) beliefs. Please keep inspiring us. You are our strength during these hard times. Much love to you and Patsy. ❤
I love our little chats, Colette! And YES - I remember Rod Stewart in the group Faces!! Tense times in the world - really important for us to stay grounded and a Light. I love your hair!! And that scarf idea! Many thanks and Blessings to you and little Patsy!!
You bring peace to my heart . Thank you ❤
Interesting that you mentioned full moon. I live in the western part of the states. The past three days we have had a full moon.
Most people in the states knew about what led up to this recent situation and the one last week. Are we surprised...not really. This is not about us but the entire globe. A day does not go by when I encounter someone wanting to live a similar life like yours. Many are tired and want a simple life.
Many people to include me could careless who is the team captain. We have all been lied to by both team captains. I moved to the country for peace and quietness. Where I live our community rows up the carpet at 8pm and weekends it is 6pm. Hearing a pin drop is an understatement. I am 20 miles from the freeway and I can hear vehicles and can determine what is what. This life is not for everyone. I let things in only if I want. I prefer hearing wildlife and watching nature grow around me. I am content.
Yes, your scarf is beautiful. I too am a scarf person, I just LOVE them. I have so many that now when i see one i want i have get rid of one that i already have. my kids think its a left over from my hippie days, which I'm still addicted to 😊
Ive been fortunate enough to find my scarves at my second hand stores for $1 or less.
What a wonderful transformation you have helped nature to create over the last 20years which can now provide you with a haven from the insanity of todays world. Your words resonated with me so much today. I'm just turned 74 and what you said about the years we have so far witnessed was so true and the madness and uncertainty we now face is very unsettling.
The Japanese word for "crisis" is Kiki (危機), which is written with characters that mean "danger" and "opportunity". This can be interpreted as a crisis being a dangerous time, but also a time for opportunity or change. Courtesy of A.I. - I pray for change for the better to result from all this tumult and horror occurring all over the world. I agree. These are anxious times in which we live!
Interesting!!thank you
Its an intense time. Sadly, even my son and I are "at odds". I've had so many, over the years, scold me about "invasive weeds" and one who was in shock to see me growing what she called "illegal poppies"...LOL...
Loved this video, Collette. Thank you for sharing. 👍😎🇨🇦🌿✌🌸
"beautifully invasive" that's an understatement. I got three plants as dry rhizomes about 10 years ago and it has seeded I would say over a thousand plants. I love it. Makes great tea too!
Life is too short so we better hurry up .& live it! lol
As far as worrying about what others think, at 71 yrs old, that has only improved about 50%. Must be my insecurities as a child that still dwell. 😊 oh the sounds of that stream❤
And yes, the world is a mess... hopefully a mess of eggs and omelettes if you get me...
Love the garden.. my neighbour got into my garden and hacked my buddlia down to a stump and tried to wreck my gate.. so yeah, a lot of unhinged, stuck in the matrix people out there still ..x x
❤Beautiful as Always, sending Love from Colorado❤
The faces were great!
And Serene is the word for your garden
Love your beautiful magical home and land. I'm glad to see you and Patsy doing well :)
I grew up in the 60s and 70s in Miami, and I loved Small Faces, The Faces and Rod Stewart! Loved Itchycoo Park. My favorite was Ooh La La and I loved the song Debris. Great years for music! Thanks for sparking the memory! New to your channel and love it!
Good Morning!!
Beautifully calm in your garden. Sundays are special here too, catching up on Midsummer Murders! I used to knit scarves, thanks for the reminder to get busy.
Hi Colette, I love my weeds! And some of them are very beautiful! It's only humans that differentiate them from flowers, all for profit to make you pay for the one's that are harder to grow! I love your scarf, I use them as hairbands too! Blessings to you and little Patsy ❤❤
Just looking at your adorable cottage and gardens and your little beautiful dog with your soft attractive vioce has me smiling with utter contentment❤ Thank you for your inspiring beautiful informative information on plants, birds, bees and life❤
You are going to shine so bright when all your silver grows in. It'll be amazing just wait and see.
I always loved Ichycoo Park! It's all too beautiful!
Just be yourself sounds like great advice UNLESS you are a miserable twit, then work hard to not be that part of yourself.
Love to come to your channel and see what serenity looks like. Living in the USA I'm so anxious right now for our future. At the same time my husband is battling CNS lymphoma brain tumor. You ground me and help me to realize what's important. Love to you and patsy❤
I really appreciate the musical memories in this video 😁. Lovely to see more of your gorgeous garden, and the magical creek.
Hmm,,,, the songs of our youth! Like you, my neck feels the cold and I do enjoy the comfort of a scarf! I was 8 when Ai got my tonsils out. Ear ache, tonsillitis, Bronchitis, styes, yes, been there too! We may have been poor but we never realized it. We proudly wore hand-me-downs, and learned how to mend and sew, I was six when I learned how to knit! you are very right about the huge changes being forced upon us by the political elite, who themselves are blithely uncaring about the destruction they wrought upon the poor and those already struggling to make ends meet! your driveway in the evening rain is beautiful!
Well, nice to know that you love "Midsomer Murders." It's my favorite BBC program. I've watched almost the entire series once and am watching them again, hoping to catch the latest ones when I finish these. AND I do remember with great fondness the song "Itchycoo Park." I like how small things like this make our world seem so much smaller and us all so much closer.
Yes loved David Essex and that song too ! ❤
He was my teenage crush! A beautiful man ..... sigh
Good reminders!
I love that you've planted in tires (tyres?). I have done this also and I think it's very practical. ❤
That was a most wonderful video you made yesterday Sunday, I loved it, thank you Colette, I also feel a strange atmosphere this year, felt something wrong with me, but your explanation made me understand. Blessings to you too. ❤
We live a simple life 100 mi away from a large city. We grow as much food as possible and have transformed our desert home into an oasis mostly by composting and being proactively eco-wise in water usage. We have few services nearby but we are self-sufficient and always in learning mode. We have much for which to be grateful.
Hello Colette I was a great fan of Small Faces went to watch them often. SteveMarriott was one of founders of Small Faces from 1965 he was lead singer all the early songs were with him as front man He went onto form Humble Pie, and Rod Stewart became front man. ItchyCoo Park was one of Steves hit songs.Steve Marriott also made his debut as an actor at an early age.I had his poster on my bedroom wall , my brothers teased my sister and I for our crush on the Small faces, and most of the early 60's bands. Great days for sure. Rod Stewart was a later edition, the band never seemed the same. became more rock music. A slow progress to heavy metal etc. Hugs and Blessings 💚🌹
The Small Faces were a fantastic band. Steve Marriott was such a talented guy, what a voice. So sad how he died in a house fire. My favourite song was All Or Nothing.
Great band always enjoy listening to their music.
Colette totally agree life is too short to worry about how others view you. Love your cottage !
Colette gray hair is lovely. I have gray hair and I'm proud of it. Everything looks grand. The gardens and the cottage. Hugs and love to Patsy and you ❤
One can see how much work one does , by the end results. 👍 ❤ all those trees and growth, and there's still plenty of light... Honestly, what you have done is absolutely wonderful.. 💯 🦋 🦋 🦋 🦋 🦋
I’m always thankful for your perspective on life! I so respect you!
Here in America, I feel like Zeus or some other God has had a temper tantrum and thrown all the pieces of life as we know it up in the air. Many pieces have yet to land! And it does make us anxious not knowing what picture they will make when they get fitted back together. But I do feel that it is all part of something greater, as you said.
I'm in America too and what a wringer we've been in for so long it seems. Despair is a major temptation for me right now.
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I too am in America right now and I am very grateful for this opportunity for us to finally vote for a great, honest, intelligent and very strong woman to become our next President 🤩💙🩵💙
We all are in this together with each of us equally being pieces of the same puzzle 😊Kamala Harris is a great blessing for our Democracy to survive and flourish.
@@parry3231And which woman would that be ?
@@jillmartin5734 I thought it would be obvious.... I forgot that I have to state the obvious: Kamala Harris is the only woman who is endorsed by President Biden and is one everyone's mind in this time of transition to elect the first female President in the United States of America.
I hope this is clear and helpful for you to understand my comment.
Jill, are you being humorous? It is hard to know what is on someone's mind when we can't see their face and their expressions. 🙃🤔
WHAT A GLORIOUS THING, YOUR THREE ACRES AND HOME.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful life. You are inspiring!
Hiya Colette, Thankyou for sharing Bealtaine
Blessings southern Ontario Canada 🇨🇦🐝
Lovely sharing a piece of your life with you.✨. You always make me smile✨ blessings to you too ❤️🙏❤️
Beautiful as always..I love the scarf you made..totally agree it's one of a kind...oh I absolutely love the drive way at night in the rain..so cozy magical..and reminds me of home now n Belgium...
I have buddleia where I can see it from the back windows, and only recently planted ajuga between hazels and birches. I'm really looking forward to it spreading! Alchemilla mollis is next on the list.
The birdbath is so beautiful there 🌿🐦🌿
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Oh, yes lady's mantle. I keep reading that it spreads so readily and I can barely keep mine alive and spread it doesn't! So frustrating. I do love the look especially early in the morning with the morning dew decking the leaves with jewels. And yes, things are definitely crazy in the world today. And the thing is that it is everywhere you look. Generally there is something alarming going on somewhere, but these days it is EVERYWHERE! As Hamlet said "the times are out of joint" ------for sure. It would be good to get back into an easy flow of history.
I love how you’re growing out your natural hair colour - lovely transition. Being yourself is best! I enjoy re-watching Midsomer Murders too, but the stalwart Vera is also my idol especially as she’s Herself and really embraces it! Both stories are excellent refuge from the insanity! Blessings🐇
Much Love to you Colette! You always make me feel better when I hear your voice and your content. You bring me inspiration and light. Have a very Blessed and Beautiful rest of your week. Hugs from Colorado.
Beautiful. My mother's name was Patsy. You have a lovely place. We are almost opposite of each other. I LIVE IN THE BEAUTIFUL State of Arkansas. I have no idea of plants. I enjoy a wi peak at yours.
You are right. Arkansas is a beautiful state. I was born in Hot Springs and my sister lives there now.
Informative. Thanks for sharing.