As an Christian elder and minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ, I can undoubtedly say that this was one of the best messages that I have ever heard on TH-cam! There is nothing to add.... just a word of encouragement to keep sharing forgiveness, love and an opportunity to receive and enjoy the free gift! God bless you Paul and Jay!
what a DUMB response......... nobody cares whether or not you"re a so-called Christian minister.......you're actively supporting sex - tourism ............
Paul, I'm an Expat living in Chile married to a CHILEAN Lady, and I still talk to fast and won't things done now , 23 years I'm a slow learner. Relax and enjoy I remind myself.
It's called Stoicism Uncle Pauly! Finding the joy in the mundane, the beauty in the ordinary. What others consider boring is in fact a wonderful life. I didn't realise just how fulfilled my grandfather was until I came to understand that idea. He would happily sit for hours just listening and watching. When he spoke, however, you knew he had considered it deeply. Keep being boring.
@@rl8571 Absolutely RL, it is I suspect, why so many of us chaps who have been completely reamed by the system in the West crave the "normality" of the East. Those boring days of counting navel hairs and pondering are a joyous luxury :)
Nonsense. Boring is stressful as your wanting to chase bikinis but don’t have enough self esteem to try so you end up watching TH-cam and keep doing all the things that doesn’t really make you happy instead of doing the things you do so you become bored and stressed. Not a good combination so grab your speedo and show the ladies your pot bellied hula dance.
Hi Paul, is there a way I can pm you regarding some questions I'd like to ask you with regard to moving in the Phils. It's mostly going to be my husband's questions about it...
I am right there with you I am only 53 and had it and all lost it to the ex. and realized that there is more to life than money and stuff .moved from the city back to my home town and live a good quiet life and surround myself with good people with no egos and great values . love the channel and all your words of wisdom hope to be in the Philippines some day .
I'm not a Catholic but I woke up and told my fiancee that we needed to attend Easter Mass which she did not expect to hear from the Christian American. She was so proud to go with/take me to Mass that day. Good people are good people which may sound corny but if it's in your heart it will come out.
That was a lovely reflection Paul and I'm so happy to hear about Pastor Jay ( barber ) who is so very learned in his Theology! You are so very fortunate to experience such great spiritual insights in your retirement years in the Philippines. You Paul are slowly maturing to be the new ' St Paul the Preacher' in the Philippines. You never know when the Lord is going to call you to fulfill His mission! God Bless!
Enjoying boredom is the discovery of true happiness. Not many people know the route to happinees. It is an art that transcends science of it. Keep it up!
I've already developed some of that, which is strange while still being in the US. I used to work 50 to 70 hours a week, made a ton of money, and was miserable. About 4 years ago, I started turning down all overtime after remembering a good friend of mine who years ago told me "No one on their death bed ever said Damn it, I wish I spent more time at work!" Thing is, after all that my ex took all that money I made. Poof. Now I am an average 60 year old man getting ready to retire in a year and a half. Invisible here in the States. No other goals other than retire in Bacolod makes one strange here. That's okay, because I get to watch everyone get miserable on the gerbil wheel trying to get "ahead" while sitting contentedly in the park or wherever.
Sounds familiar, good to get out before it's too late. A lot of my past co-workers developed medical problems, were miserable and some past away maybe due to stress. One of my best friends worked a lot all the way up to retirement, he retired, then when I visited him at home he was talking about just coming back from the office. I told him that he did not go to the office and that he retired a while ago. Eventually, turned out that he entered into a dementia stage. It was happening as he thought he was still working. I helped out getting him help. He went from hospital to assisted living to nursing home to death. His home was paid off, had a large amount of money in the bank and it's all gone by the vultures.
Watching you helped me make the decision I’ve been trying to make for 11 years and really retire. September will be two years since I turned off the television. Now I need to turn off the desire to get up and go do something for somebody else and start doing something for me and with my wife. I’ll keep watching and I might just pass through your area in October and say hello. I last five weeks in the Philippines was the most relaxing time I’ve had and I’m looking forward to that again. Jesus is not for the perfect people he came to allow those of us who are not perfect to keep trying and doing the best we can. You have found happiness I am working on that myself! One of your crazy people! Thank you for being you!
Excellent video Paul. Many years ago in Canada, I climbed that crazy "ladder to success" and became very "successful". It also brought great anxiety, failure and grief. After beating my head against that impenetrable wall, I finally leaped straight out of the box and moved here to stay with my Filipina wife. We live a very simple life in the provinces on a tiny pension but we manage. Life is very slow and boring and I love it!
Thanks for your great videos. I'm Canadian & moving to the Philippines in October. I'm 62; retired - widowed for 6 years. Ready to start a new chapter. Thanks for your insight. 👍
What a beautiful story. I needed to hear it today. Thank you, Paul. A life lived in peace and contentment is truly success. The Lord desires us to enjoy our relationship with Him. We cast our worries upon Him. Trusting Him. It's a life of joy apart from the world's measure. God bless you, Paul.
I bought into the “success” program for 55 years and I WAS successful. The minute I decided to retire though I put that behind me. It was a career and a life I was mostly proud of but now that is over and it is the time to do something else like have my own version of a successful retirement. i go to the movies. Read books. Swim in the pool. Visit a museum. I get a massage. Travel locally a little. Mostly I am in the condo with my wife. Once a week I go out and meet English speaking friends. I never had an identity problem with retirement. I am a retiree. Getting rid of all my possessions to move to Thailand . . . I call that a success!
when i started to make decent money towards the end of my career, i just lived the same except paid off all debts and saved money. retired at 61. now 65 (nearly 66)... focus on losing weight and getting in good shape. biking 1 to 2 hours a day. living in canada. nice house but in no way rich. unfortunately my wife is ill and i really cannot travel. i enjoy your mental attitude. success is what each individual thinks it is. my concept of success is being kind.
39 year old american expat 5 years in south america here and you have a really delightful message that resonates with my experience and gave me helpful words and ways to describe it. wishing you peace and love.
I know this is a little older video Paul but what you basically mention in this video is the art of not giving a F about what others think. I stopped caring what other think of me about 10 years ago, if they don't pay my bills or live my life then I don't an F what people think or say about me. It's made my life so much more enjoyable. I'm 53 and my 5 year plan is to move there and live out a happy and relaxing retirement.
Paul for a few weeks I have watched your video's, you have a gift of reaching threw that screen and talking directly to me. Thank you !! God Bless ............................Friend !!
Wow, Paul! That was an inspiring video. I remember one of your videos where you mentioned the age when folks were most happy and it was 10 years old. At 10, you had some independence, some responsibilities, but your aim for the day was just to get together with friends and enjoy life. You said that was what your life felt like now... and for us still in America, in the rat race... all we want is your life, my friend. Thanks for sharing your adventures, it is much appreciated. Take care and God bless!
Speaking words of wisdom Paul. The song says “mother Mary comes to me, speaking words of wisdom, let it be, let it be”. But today Brother Paul came to me speaking words of wisdom! Here’s the secret, when we let go and let God handle the details, everything we need shows up. Be in Gratitude even before God provides it. Blessings to you Paul.
You probably don’t realise it but you’re actually an extremely rich man. You wake up every morning at peace with yourself, breathe easy and smile. In all Western countries we’re programmed to consume; to want more and more “things” to make us complete. You’ve now managed to see through that falsehood! 😁👍🏻
I have to hand it to you. As the rest of the TH-cam channels are jumping on the "the sky is falling" content, you give insightful content. I always liked the people from the Philippines and I thought it would be a nice place to live. I think that was what directed me to watch your video. Now I watch your channel to understand the people of the Philippines. I don't think I will ever live there but would love to visit. Your content keeps improving every year! Keep up the great work!
I really enjoyed this video and I always like when you mention that your a Christian. I try to read the Bible at night before I go to bed and when I read God’s word it really comes alive for me. Thanks for the beautiful message….
Greater story & message in this video Paul I really enjoy you and baby Mae and I’m sure you would agree she is a large reason for the happiness that you found in the Philippines 🌝
I*m 73 Michigan man. These are the best years of my life. Anytime someone ask if I ever get bored? I love to tell them, "Remember, "Being bored is self--inflicted"
Sooo good to finally hear from someone who's not afraid to mention God or Christ. I knew there was a greater source behind your wisdom than just yourself.
The only person that would ask you about your 'boring' life just doesn't get it. You are living life on your own terms. As a bonus you have been blessed to find that jem Baby Mae. Bravo my friend on your journey, and taking your sweet time getting there.
This was an interesting intro to the TAO of Paul. I must say your interactions with people and especially living with Baby Mae, you do not live a boring life. I hope when I settle down in the PH I have half the life you have. Take care.
Thank you Paul, you are a good pastor to us ordinary people. You are doing great. Thank you for this moving story. I also tell people I do nothing when they ask me what I do here (in Spain btw).
dude I love your laid-back attitude, I think that's how i am now since i retired, but living in Australia is so expensive and I am sick of having nothing left every month, so I've got nothing to lose I've already lost all of that so i don't need stuff already done that, just seeking relaxation of the mind, so at 73 I might get out of the rat race an come and have a coffee with you one day but we will see, anyway, you are looking a lot better now if you don't mind me saying so keep doing what your doing!!! all the best from alan Australia.
Amen to the whole video Pual!! Since I've been here, I have slowed down and enjoy all the simple things with my girl. Been past your house a few times, at least I think it is yours. Anyway, thanks for all the videos past and present!! Maybe we will see you around sometime. God bless brother!!
I just joined this channel. I appreciate your understanding and knowledge. I just met a Filipina girl. I’m going slow. learning and watching your videos. I hope to meet you some day . First time to visit Philippines. Hopefully November or February. thanks again
Old Dog here thinks he lives a boring life he ain't seen mine yet when I get over there I've thought about trying my luck at a TH-cam channel but I'm convinced that's more work than I want to do I'm not a lazy man at all but I'm going to try my luck at becoming one
Paul I could listen to you every day! Your format of welcome your sincerity and rather Buddha like wisdom ( I know you are laughing here!)about the simple life . I think your strength is as a story teller (although interviews are good some are too rambling depending on the interviewee)and are blessed with a captivating Avuncular voice. I look forward to your blogs!
Wow what a wonderful video so happy I happened to find your blog and I will continue to follow your blogs you and I so similar in our thinking I live in the Philippines and happy I'm 73 hope someday we can meet and I'm really happy for John and that you helped him get back to the states and looking forward to hear how his life goes I'm Chad Chivrell from California usa happy to know you and hope we can meet someday
Once again you hit the nail on the head, Paul. I retired two months ago and I still feel like I am chasing the ball of happiness that I will never catch. My SS starts the first of next year and if things don't work out the way I plan the Phillipines maybe my next destination. Thank you, Mike in California
Hey Paul I love your channel and have learned so much from your channel and think it's amazing how things are there and cannot wait to visit and see if it's for me
Hey, Paul......Welcome to success..!! We've all made it, to here, to now. After a life path full of adventures, conquers and history, Our history. Long life to you, baby Mae and all around you.
Paul, you have an unbelievable way of articulating your experiences. I'm absolutely a minimalist now and I'm so at peace and content. God is good my friend.
In my opinion, Paul let himself become the product of his culture when he was living in the USA.I've been living in the US all my life and I have no desire to keep up with the Joneses or to buy the latest greatest gadget just because everyone else has one.For the most part, You can live the kind of life you want to in the good old USA.Paul, you do have the power of volition. You don't have to go along with the crowd,especially in the land of Individuality.I enjoy your channel.
Hey Paul this is why I enjoy your channel you don't floor mat it you don't look at other people's videos just see what's working that week or that month or that day you just open up and you're real for that my friend I respect you so keep up the good work and the good news because what you do today Will affect your tomorrow
I am SOO glad you shared the story about Jay! You did a wonderful job of passing along the calming, inspirational message he had that day! I had the fortune of a 5 week visit to the Cebu area in the late 90's at the urging of a friend. Short story is, I loved it so much, I've spoke of returning ever since. My opportunity is nearing. I plan to return within a year or so. I think you have a perfectly boring, PERFECT life there where you are! Please keep up the lessons, news and stories! You are great at it, and it IS as informative as you are hoping it to be!!!
Your young barber has been blessed by God. As difficult as the path may be which lies ahead for him, he will continue to be blessed. Thanks so much for sharing his story, Paul.
Paul, I still like listening to you, even that I do not agree on few occasions. And this is one of them. Being ordinary is easy, does not require much. Being successful is way harder as it requires a lot of effort. It is very common and natural when you achieve something, you would like to share that experience with others. It bores those majority who did not achieve it and inspires the minority of those who would like to learn on experience of successful ones. Answer yourself in which group you are. That is why most people are not wealthy and criticizing wealthy helps them justify the position they are in.
As a retiree though I view that success as being in the past. You can be proud of past success but mostly the path I and others are on now is more interesting.
Boring is good. That has helped me save money. No get rich schemes, going on cruises, gambling, lottery tickers or buying a lot of things I don't really need. My idea of going out to eat is cooking a hot dog over a fire. Follow the herd and you will be just like the herd. I married a Filipina, brought her to Arizona and am very happy. Very hard working, with a pleasant disposition. Sent her to a cooking school before she came over and she loves it. I can't wait to send her to an advanced cooking class in the Philippines and drop another $2000 as she loves that stuff. I saved her from a slow, painful life and she is happy every day. Love your channel.
Paul I've been watching your vlog for about a year and I knew you were special ! Your testimony about the young barber, Jay, was very moving! You may not realize how much you are impacting the people who watch your videos. I was born again in 2014 at the age of 66. All my life I thought I was a Christian because I went to church and thought I was a good person. I found out later thankfully that my only way to be saved was by confessing my sin to God, repenting, and claiming Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. It was because my second wife, a Filipina, steered me in the right direction. I know it wasn't just by chance that I met her because God had it planned for me that way. Because of my being born again I'm at peace. Paul, keep doing what you're doing. God bless you brother! Best wishes always. Don Haren, Clearwater,Florida
You are successful, Paul. You're 67 years old. That's a big success. You also have a pension large enough to support your way of life. You have a marvelous girlfriend. Paul, I want to be as successful as you. By the way, I'm 69. Retiring to the Philippines next year.
Congratulations Terry….I’m 67 and I applied for my Social Security and I hope to move to Dumaguete this year. I was in Dumaguete before Covid-19 and met my beautiful girlfriend and I can’t wait to get back to her.
Thanks Paul, sometimes we Christians, need to be reminded of this. We all fall short of the grace of God. He continues to pick us up, brush off the dust and forgives us as long as we believe. I never belived that until later in life. I didn't figure it out until I was into my 50's. So this guy was 23 years old - probably a lot younger. I wished I would have got it back then, it would have saved me and those who knew me, a lot of grief. Ok I will get off the pulpit - I am debating on retiring to the Philippines or Panama. I will be 65 next month. Healthy but struggling with the decision.
As an Christian elder and minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ, I can undoubtedly say that this was one of the best messages that I have ever heard on TH-cam!
There is nothing to add.... just a word of encouragement to keep sharing forgiveness, love and an opportunity to receive and enjoy the free gift!
God bless you Paul and Jay!
what a DUMB response......... nobody cares whether or not you"re a so-called Christian minister.......you're actively supporting sex - tourism ............
Yes, Christ is my all. I've ended my search!
This is awesome
Paul, I'm an Expat living in Chile married to a CHILEAN Lady, and I still talk to fast and won't things done now , 23 years I'm a slow learner. Relax and enjoy I remind myself.
It's called Stoicism Uncle Pauly! Finding the joy in the mundane, the beauty in the ordinary. What others consider boring is in fact a wonderful life. I didn't realise just how fulfilled my grandfather was until I came to understand that idea. He would happily sit for hours just listening and watching. When he spoke, however, you knew he had considered it deeply.
Keep being boring.
And the words are simple, but magic (besides the alzheimers) 😂 but knowledgeable and truth.
i second Stoicism!
A boring day is a good day. When times get rough, those boring days is what we will long for.
@@rl8571 Absolutely RL, it is I suspect, why so many of us chaps who have been completely reamed by the system in the West crave the "normality" of the East. Those boring days of counting navel hairs and pondering are a joyous luxury :)
stupid response........
I wish I could be bored instead of stressed all the time
Get out and do more exercise and eat well!
Nonsense. Boring is stressful as your wanting to chase bikinis but don’t have enough self esteem to try so you end up watching TH-cam and keep doing all the things that doesn’t really make you happy instead of doing the things you do so you become bored and stressed. Not a good combination so grab your speedo and show the ladies your pot bellied hula dance.
Hi Paul, is there a way I can pm you regarding some questions I'd like to ask you with regard to moving in the Phils. It's mostly going to be my husband's questions about it...
I am right there with you I am only 53 and had it and all lost it to the ex. and realized that there is more to life than money and stuff .moved from the city back to my home town and live a good quiet life and surround myself with good people with no egos and great values . love the channel and all your words of wisdom hope to be in the Philippines some day .
Thanks Paul I enjoy watching your videos.
I'm not a Catholic but I woke up and told my fiancee that we needed to attend Easter Mass which she did not expect to hear from the Christian American. She was so proud to go with/take me to Mass that day. Good people are good people which may sound corny but if it's in your heart it will come out.
That was a lovely reflection Paul and I'm so happy to hear about Pastor Jay ( barber ) who is so very learned in his Theology! You are so very fortunate to experience such great spiritual insights in your retirement years in the Philippines. You Paul are slowly maturing to be the new ' St Paul the Preacher' in the Philippines. You never know when the Lord is going to call you to fulfill His mission! God Bless!
if that is boring life, sign me up
Amen
Enjoying boredom is the discovery of true happiness. Not many people know the route to happinees. It is an art that transcends science of it. Keep it up!
@@kumchongloh4791 True ! 👍
Great video. Another great video by Paul.
Thanks!
I've already developed some of that, which is strange while still being in the US. I used to work 50 to 70 hours a week, made a ton of money, and was miserable. About 4 years ago, I started turning down all overtime after remembering a good friend of mine who years ago told me "No one on their death bed ever said Damn it, I wish I spent more time at work!" Thing is, after all that my ex took all that money I made. Poof. Now I am an average 60 year old man getting ready to retire in a year and a half. Invisible here in the States. No other goals other than retire in Bacolod makes one strange here. That's okay, because I get to watch everyone get miserable on the gerbil wheel trying to get "ahead" while sitting contentedly in the park or wherever.
what a STUPID response.........OMG
Sounds familiar, good to get out before it's too late. A lot of my past co-workers developed medical problems, were miserable and some past away maybe due to stress. One of my best friends worked a lot all the way up to retirement, he retired, then when I visited him at home he was talking about just coming back from the office. I told him that he did not go to the office and that he retired a while ago. Eventually, turned out that he entered into a dementia stage. It was happening as he thought he was still working. I helped out getting him help. He went from hospital to assisted living to nursing home to death. His home was paid off, had a large amount of money in the bank and it's all gone by the vultures.
A great video and thanks for sharing !
Hello pretty how are you doing m, hope you are doing well with your family?
Watching you helped me make the decision I’ve been trying to make for 11 years and really retire. September will be two years since I turned off the television. Now I need to turn off the desire to get up and go do something for somebody else and start doing something for me and with my wife.
I’ll keep watching and I might just pass through your area in October and say hello. I last five weeks in the Philippines was the most relaxing time I’ve had and I’m looking forward to that again. Jesus is not for the perfect people he came to allow those of us who are not perfect to keep trying and doing the best we can. You have found happiness I am working on that myself! One of your crazy people! Thank you for being you!
Excellent video Paul. Many years ago in Canada, I climbed that crazy "ladder to success" and became very "successful". It also brought great anxiety, failure and grief. After beating my head against that impenetrable wall, I finally leaped straight out of the box and moved here to stay with my Filipina wife. We live a very simple life in the provinces on a tiny pension but we manage. Life is very slow and boring and I love it!
Loved it...saw it again....such great memories and yes I'm still on the fast track!!! Hoping to see you soon!!!
Thanks for your great videos. I'm Canadian & moving to the Philippines in October. I'm 62; retired - widowed for 6 years. Ready to start a new chapter. Thanks for your insight. 👍
What a beautiful story. I needed to hear it today. Thank you, Paul. A life lived in peace and contentment is truly success. The Lord desires us to enjoy our relationship with Him. We cast our worries upon Him. Trusting Him. It's a life of joy apart from the world's measure. God bless you, Paul.
I bought into the “success” program for 55 years and I WAS successful. The minute I decided to retire though I put that behind me. It was a career and a life I was mostly proud of but now that is over and it is the time to do something else like have my own version of a successful retirement. i go to the movies. Read books. Swim in the pool. Visit a museum. I get a massage. Travel locally a little. Mostly I am in the condo with my wife. Once a week I go out and meet English speaking friends. I never had an identity problem with retirement. I am a retiree. Getting rid of all my possessions to move to Thailand . . . I call that a success!
Same here.
dumb message.........
when i started to make decent money towards the end of my career, i just lived the same except paid off all debts and saved money. retired at 61. now 65 (nearly 66)... focus on losing weight and getting in good shape. biking 1 to 2 hours a day. living in canada. nice house but in no way rich. unfortunately my wife is ill and i really cannot travel. i enjoy your mental attitude. success is what each individual thinks it is. my concept of success is being kind.
That was Awesome . Thank you for shareing . 👍
What a wonderful, inspirational story! Thank you so much for sharing with us.
Brilliant simple message. You have a gift, my friend. Thank you, Paul, and all the best!
39 year old american expat 5 years in south america here and you have a really delightful message that resonates with my experience and gave me helpful words and ways to describe it. wishing you peace and love.
Thankyou for the great video.concerning your stress free new live. Thankyou Paul
I know this is a little older video Paul but what you basically mention in this video is the art of not giving a F about what others think. I stopped caring what other think of me about 10 years ago, if they don't pay my bills or live my life then I don't an F what people think or say about me. It's made my life so much more enjoyable. I'm 53 and my 5 year plan is to move there and live out a happy and relaxing retirement.
You know Paul, I keep coming back to this video. Every time I get more out of it. Thanks for everything
Paul, very inspirational video, I really enjoy your sharing your thoughts. I walked away from this video feeling uplifted and happy.
You are getting younger.
WOW ! I have been a Christian for many years and never knew that the Apostle Paul was a lawyer. Thank You!
Excellent video and story Paul......keep 'em coming!
Glad you enjoyed it
Great video, thanks for sharing.
Paul for a few weeks I have watched your video's, you have a gift of reaching threw that screen and talking directly to me. Thank you !! God Bless ............................Friend !!
Wow, Paul! That was an inspiring video. I remember one of your videos where you mentioned the age when folks were most happy and it was 10 years old. At 10, you had some independence, some responsibilities, but your aim for the day was just to get together with friends and enjoy life. You said that was what your life felt like now... and for us still in America, in the rat race... all we want is your life, my friend. Thanks for sharing your adventures, it is much appreciated. Take care and God bless!
I like your point, we start that way and finish that way .. lol
Speaking words of wisdom Paul. The song says “mother Mary comes to me, speaking words of wisdom, let it be, let it be”. But today Brother Paul came to me speaking words of wisdom! Here’s the secret, when we let go and let God handle the details, everything we need shows up. Be in Gratitude even before God provides it. Blessings to you Paul.
This is the best video I have seen from you. Lots to reflect upon.
Very good,,,,
You probably don’t realise it but you’re actually an extremely rich man. You wake up every morning at peace with yourself, breathe easy and smile.
In all Western countries we’re programmed to consume; to want more and more “things” to make us complete. You’ve now managed to see through that falsehood! 😁👍🏻
Exactly the American and Australian dream buy a big house then be a slave for 25 years to the bank and the boss
@@suphatrachaiyasit7531
And in Britain 🇬🇧
Thanks for sharing Paul. Great chat!
I have to hand it to you. As the rest of the TH-cam channels are jumping on the "the sky is falling" content, you give insightful content. I always liked the people from the Philippines and I thought it would be a nice place to live. I think that was what directed me to watch your video. Now I watch your channel to understand the people of the Philippines. I don't think I will ever live there but would love to visit. Your content keeps improving every year! Keep up the great work!
Hi Paul . Another EXCELLENT video. I amongst many other viewers WISH I could live your BORING life. GOD BLESS you and BABY MAE CIAO
I really enjoyed this video and I always like when you mention that your a Christian. I try to read the Bible at night before I go to bed and when I read God’s word it really comes alive for me. Thanks for the beautiful message….
Great Video! You know how to keep viewers engaged 🙂
Such a beautiful message … totally agree; thank you Paul & Jay.
So true. I have never found anyone saying that they found joy in their overtime but definitely heard many say they found joy in the Lord.
Greater story & message in this video Paul I really enjoy you and baby Mae and I’m sure you would agree she is a large reason for the happiness that you found in the Philippines 🌝
Paul you’re so awesome with his videos I’m planning to move to the Philippines next year I want to look you up when I get there
I*m 73 Michigan man. These are the best years of my life. Anytime someone ask if I ever get bored? I love to tell them, "Remember, "Being bored is self--inflicted"
Sooo good to finally hear from someone who's not afraid to mention God or Christ. I knew there was a greater source behind your wisdom than just yourself.
One of your most thoughtful videos Paul! It's the simple things that matter. Conversations, nature, and laughter.
Enjoyed this video very much. Thank you Paul.
The only person that would ask you about your 'boring' life just doesn't get it. You are living life on your own terms. As a bonus you have been blessed to find that jem Baby Mae. Bravo my friend on your journey, and taking your sweet time getting there.
This was an interesting intro to the TAO of Paul. I must say your interactions with people and especially living with Baby Mae, you do not live a boring life. I hope when I settle down in the PH I have half the life you have. Take care.
Most of my back home in the USA friends are like their cars. They have logged 120,000 miles but have not really gone anywhere.
Tell them to fly as you can’t get to the Philippines by car anyway.
Thank you Paul, you are a good pastor to us ordinary people. You are doing great. Thank you for this moving story. I also tell people I do nothing when they ask me what I do here (in Spain btw).
dude I love your laid-back attitude, I think that's how i am now since i retired, but living in Australia is so expensive and I am sick of having nothing left every month, so I've got nothing to lose I've already lost all of that so i don't need stuff already done that, just seeking relaxation of the mind, so at 73 I might get out of the rat race an come and have a coffee with you one day but we will see, anyway, you are looking a lot better now if you don't mind me saying so keep doing what your doing!!! all the best from alan Australia.
Thank you for this video Paul. Very nice!
Amen to the whole video Pual!! Since I've been here, I have slowed down and enjoy all the simple things with my girl. Been past your house a few times, at least I think it is yours. Anyway, thanks for all the videos past and present!! Maybe we will see you around sometime. God bless brother!!
I just joined this channel. I appreciate your understanding and knowledge. I just met a Filipina girl. I’m going slow. learning and watching your videos. I hope to meet you some day . First time to visit Philippines. Hopefully November or February. thanks again
Awesome! God is good to all!
That was one of the BEST video I heard from you Sir Paul 👍👍👍
Great Vlog. Maybe someday I will get to shake your hand. I appreciate you. Thank you
Old Dog here thinks he lives a boring life he ain't seen mine yet when I get over there I've thought about trying my luck at a TH-cam channel but I'm convinced that's more work than I want to do I'm not a lazy man at all but I'm going to try my luck at becoming one
Thanks for sharing Paul
Great points on age and success. Thanks!
Paul I could listen to you every day! Your format of welcome your sincerity and rather Buddha like wisdom ( I know you are laughing here!)about the simple life .
I think your strength is as a story teller (although interviews are good some are too rambling depending on the interviewee)and are blessed with a captivating Avuncular voice.
I look forward to your blogs!
I just want to say you're videos is like a breath of fresh air inspiring heartwarming and also informative oh yes and I find you to be very funny 🤣
Boring can be happiness. I can't wait - working on it now. Nice video Paul!
Outstanding video. Loved especially the last story.
God, Health, Happiness, friendship is what it's all about
Wow what a wonderful video so happy I happened to find your blog and I will continue to follow your blogs you and I so similar in our thinking I live in the Philippines and happy I'm 73 hope someday we can meet and I'm really happy for John and that you helped him get back to the states and looking forward to hear how his life goes
I'm Chad Chivrell from California usa happy to know you and hope we can meet someday
Being an average guy is not so bad Paul... I liked your story. So keep living the good life in the Philippines !
Your right Paul. Money can't give us real happiness in this world. Only the presence of God in our hearts.
Once again you hit the nail on the head, Paul. I retired two months ago and I still feel like I am chasing the ball of happiness that I will never catch. My SS starts the first of next year and if things don't work out the way I plan the Phillipines maybe my next destination. Thank you, Mike in California
You need to get out of California.
Get out before they force you into a nursing home and drain your check
Discovering the extraordinary in the ordinary......how you observe the world around you will keep you curious indefinitely.
Good for you Paul. You're my kind of guy, laid back and content with what you have. Being content is the key to happiness.
Hey Paul I love your channel and have learned so much from your channel and think it's amazing how things are there and cannot wait to visit and see if it's for me
Another outstanding feature Paul.
Just be happy with what you have. As they say I was sad as I had no shoes then I saw a man with no feet!
That’s because his feet froze off so you better be finding a pair.
Paul that was an excellent story..... That's all I can say.....WOW !
Hey, Paul......Welcome to success..!! We've all made it, to here, to now. After a life path full of adventures, conquers and history, Our history.
Long life to you, baby Mae and all around you.
Very nice video Paul with a great message for all. BTW, when we return to Valencia I want your barber OK? :)
Paul, you have an unbelievable way of articulating your experiences. I'm absolutely a minimalist now and I'm so at peace and content. God is good my friend.
In my opinion, Paul let himself become the product of his culture when he was living in the USA.I've been living in the US all my life and I have no desire to keep up with the Joneses or to buy the latest greatest gadget just because everyone else has one.For the most part, You can live the kind of life you want to in the good old USA.Paul, you do have the power of volition. You don't have to go along with the crowd,especially in the land of Individuality.I enjoy your channel.
thanks John. I too am of the same opinion as u.
Wonderful message Paul
Hey Paul this is why I enjoy your channel you don't floor mat it you don't look at other people's videos just see what's working that week or that month or that day you just open up and you're real for that my friend I respect you so keep up the good work and the good news because what you do today Will affect your tomorrow
Thanks 👍
I am SOO glad you shared the story about Jay! You did a wonderful job of passing along the calming, inspirational message he had that day!
I had the fortune of a 5 week visit to the Cebu area in the late 90's at the urging of a friend. Short story is, I loved it so much, I've spoke of returning ever since. My opportunity is nearing. I plan to return within a year or so.
I think you have a perfectly boring, PERFECT life there where you are!
Please keep up the lessons, news and stories!
You are great at it, and it IS as informative as you are hoping it to be!!!
Great video and great message from Jay.
The barber is very inspirational!
Your young barber has been blessed by God. As difficult as the path may be which lies ahead for him, he will continue to be blessed. Thanks so much for sharing his story, Paul.
Paul, I still like listening to you, even that I do not agree on few occasions. And this is one of them.
Being ordinary is easy, does not require much. Being successful is way harder as it requires a lot of effort.
It is very common and natural when you achieve something, you would like to share that experience with others. It bores those majority who did not achieve it and inspires the minority of those who would like to learn on experience of successful ones. Answer yourself in which group you are.
That is why most people are not wealthy and criticizing wealthy helps them justify the position they are in.
You missed the whole point of his vlog didn't you? .. "Happiness is not having what you want, it's wanting what you have" Schachtel
As a retiree though I view that success as being in the past. You can be proud of past success but mostly the path I and others are on now is more interesting.
Boring is good. That has helped me save money. No get rich schemes, going on cruises, gambling, lottery tickers or buying a lot of things I don't really need. My idea of going out to eat is cooking a hot dog over a fire. Follow the herd and you will be just like the herd. I married a Filipina, brought her to Arizona and am very happy. Very hard working, with a pleasant disposition. Sent her to a cooking school before she came over and she loves it. I can't wait to send her to an advanced cooking class in the Philippines and drop another $2000 as she loves that stuff. I saved her from a slow, painful life and she is happy every day. Love your channel.
Paul I've been watching your vlog for about a year and I knew you were special ! Your testimony about the young barber, Jay, was very moving! You may not realize how much you are impacting the people who watch your videos. I was born again in 2014 at the age of 66. All my life I thought I was a Christian because I went to church and thought I was a good person. I found out later thankfully that my only way to be saved was by confessing my sin to God, repenting, and claiming Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. It was because my second wife, a Filipina, steered me in the right direction. I know it wasn't just by chance that I met her because God had it planned for me that way. Because of my being born again I'm at peace. Paul, keep doing what you're doing. God bless you brother! Best wishes always. Don Haren, Clearwater,Florida
AMEN 🙏 BROTHER
Glory to God
That was a good one Paul. Great message. Put me in a better mood instantly and I’m walking along Karon Beach in Phuket listening to this.
Excellent video message!!
Great video I loved the content
Paul, that is what I call finding your inner peace and be happy to be alive!
You are successful, Paul. You're 67 years old. That's a big success. You also have a pension large enough to support your way of life. You have a marvelous girlfriend. Paul, I want to be as successful as you. By the way, I'm 69. Retiring to the Philippines next year.
Congratulations Terry….I’m 67 and I applied for my Social Security and I hope to move to Dumaguete this year. I was in Dumaguete before Covid-19 and met my beautiful girlfriend and I can’t wait to get back to her.
This blew me away Paul! What a story. Totally didn’t expect that.
Simple life = Happy life
I’m super happy for you 😎
Good stuff Bro... Thanks. So True!
You may say you have a boring life but I’m seeing the opposite based on your blogs and your humor. I’m 65 and envious of your stature.
Thanks Paul, sometimes we Christians, need to be reminded of this. We all fall short of the grace of God. He continues to pick us up, brush off the dust and forgives us as long as we believe. I never belived that until later in life. I didn't figure it out until I was into my 50's. So this guy was 23 years old - probably a lot younger. I wished I would have got it back then, it would have saved me and those who knew me, a lot of grief. Ok I will get off the pulpit - I am debating on retiring to the Philippines or Panama. I will be 65 next month. Healthy but struggling with the decision.