I just turned 61. I can say from experience that waiting and thinking something or someone will come along is a pipe dream. Because I relaxed and chased nothing from the day I turned 50, which was my mantra at the time, I’ve been completely stagnant for the past 11 years. I’ve traveled less, socialized less, loved less, and haven’t dated at all. You have to put yourself out there for people and opportunities to find you. Don’t be still and wait, you’ll be waiting until you die.
I’m 53 and really needed this. I was a stay at home mom for 24 years, found myself divorced at 50 after a 26 year marriage. Now, ending it was probably the first time in my life I did what I needed to do without regard for how anyone else felt. (My kids were fine with it, he ignored us all) I’m now back to being afraid and a bit lost, making sure my decisions are pleasing to everyone else. I will rewatch this many times to get the courage to do what I need, because the first half of my life has been taking care of everyone else and not living the way I need! I donate all my time to everyone and it’s been biting me in the butt. So onward and upward! Hoping you will come back and create, good luck on your new journey! ❤
Conventional works for many, but not for us free-spirit(s). Helena, keep expanding your life; stay open and focused. As you say, change can take time, but when they come embrace it with both arms because that is you being YOU. Namaste and warm hugs kindred soul.
What a wonderful video. I just turned 30 yesterday and am feeling everything you said. I've lived in so much fear and anxiety for most of my life, but in these last three years have finally taken the time to do a lot of work on myself. 2020 was honestly one of the best years of my life in this regard for it was the first time I actually had the TIME to stop and think about things. I realized just how self destructive I had been and how poorly I treated myself. Loving myself and not worrying about what others think has been such a life changing experience. Not worrying about the future, and simply BEING and enjoying this short time that we have been gifted on this beautiful planet. Life will always have ups and downs, but we are so much stronger and more capable than we realize. You are a beautiful human and I am happy that your channel was recommended to me all that time ago. I wish you the best on this next chapter of your life! May you have all the peace and happiness from here until forever. ❤🌲
Hi sweetie. Im getting ready to go to Trader Joe's to pick up few Vegan items. Yes, today marks 3wks 4days following a lifestyle of a Proper Vegan. Very challenging for me, as I was 100% Dairy type of Woman😄. I feel great, so I will continue to learn new recipes that will keep my palette happy, and my heart healthy. I will definitely watch your video upon my return with a fruit salad and a tsp of 100% Organic Maple Syrup🤗🙋♀️
Simply: thank you for everything. You've been a wonderful companion in life. I also listen to The Cottage Fairy, she also is closing a chapter. I guess it's time to write our own story. ❤
Hello my dear Helena! I think people being triggered is really them being jealous in disguise. I absolutely love the joy and zest you have for your life. I think it is such a beautiful and precious quality. I hope and pray you always have this outlook and it is just so contagious for the rest of us. You have helped me to find a spark that I have been missing for way too long. All of your videos are wonderful but this one just might be favorite. I will be watching it again and again. Thank you so much! You are a treasure and you truly make this world a much better place. God bless you!
Helena you have some of the best slow living videos on the web! I will miss you making these videos, thank you for keeping your slow videos up on the web. Laurie
Helena, thank you so much for this amazing video! ❤ And thank you for sharing your life journey, wisdom and inspiration with us...over the years I've grown very attached to your videos and I'll miss them badly...they have a tremendous impact... Wishing you all the happiness in the world and hoping you'll come back soon...♥️
My Goodness Helena! I had tears in my eyes... chills all over my body and my heart felt every word you spoke! Thankyou for this wondrous youtube content & I am so grateful to all you have openly shared along your journey. You are so BRAVE! I am sooooo sad that this chapter is over but in a way I also know and love you for it and being YOU! I cannot wait to see where the next chapter takes you... sending so much love and light to you and Alex xx
Hi Helena. I woke up this morning grumbling to myself that some of my people weren't supporting me in a big life change that came down on my head like a hammer. At Christmas, no less! HA! Life changes are pivots you say. I'll take it. I have everything I need, I'm not alone and this is gonna be good. Thank you! xo karen.
Love all the TBM language!! Wanted you to know you were the one who introduced me to TBM a couple years ago and my life has forever changed for the better because of it!! 🙏🙏
Great video, Helena! Peaceful background music, beautiful clips of your life journey and wonderful words of wisdom! Absolutely love it! And love you! 🤗💝
One of my most favorite videos on TH-cam, Helena! Such beautiful imagery, heart melting moments with your friend, and above all, the messages! Everything I currently need to be reminded of is in this video. I am so thankful for you (and the universe for putting your content in front me) and honestly sad that you will no longer be creating for this channel. Thank you for keeping the videos up though because I know I will be rewatching them often to keep myself on track on this self-discovery and self-acceptance journey. ❤ btw, I’m also learning from your beginner course and hoping to be able to understand my own birth chart someday soon. You inspire me, Helena.
What a fantastic video and wonderful and powerful message. Love it 💖 What a shame that so many people are triggered when someone lives their life the way they want. But I know myself that something like this happens. I will miss you and your vlogs very much. But thanks for all the vlogs you made. I wish you all the best for the future. 😘🤗💖 But I'm very happy that you leave your Chanel open so we can watch older vlogs. And I certainly will. ✨💖 Because you have so many vlogs with such good advice and reminders
Helena you are an old soul. Love and light to you. Thank you for sharing your time and thoughts with me. You will always be close as I shall continue to rewatch, as I do now all your previous videos.❤
Wow!! This is one of my favorite of all your videos. You just laid it all out!! So Much Golden Wisdom in this Gorgeous video 😍✨️💖 Not to mention the cinematography!! 💫 I will be saving this to return to often! Thank you Helena for putting yourself out there and sharing your magic with the world! ❤
Thank you for this video! I see a lot of myself and my own learned life lessons in what you shared here. The best path to our happiness is authenticity 💛
You have been inspiring me a lot. Honestly I truly feel that you always bring up the open hearted, trusting and joyful part of me. I feel very grateful for all of your time and energy. Wish you the best 💛✨
Oh Helena. This one brought me to tears. What a beautiful and inspirational video from such a beautiful and inspirational YOU! Your content means so much to me and others. You are so motivating. You make me want to do better and be better. Sending so much love your way ❤
Iam your biggest fan yu have inspired me thru out, I go to yur vidios wen I feel down. You are important amazing soul. Pliz don't stop motivating others as yu do to yur self. I kno yu speak from your life n heart n it reanates with me. love from Malawi africa.
Im back. I watched your video, and read your message. I will miss you and Alex, but will respect your time off to do other things. Thank you for all of your espectacular videos. Hugs and Kisses🤗
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I just turned 61. I can say from experience that waiting and thinking something or someone will come along is a pipe dream. Because I relaxed and chased nothing from the day I turned 50, which was my mantra at the time, I’ve been completely stagnant for the past 11 years. I’ve traveled less, socialized less, loved less, and haven’t dated at all. You have to put yourself out there for people and opportunities to find you. Don’t be still and wait, you’ll be waiting until you die.
Thank you for that.. internet auntie you are❤
I’m 53 and really needed this. I was a stay at home mom for 24 years, found myself divorced at 50 after a 26 year marriage. Now, ending it was probably the first time in my life I did what I needed to do without regard for how anyone else felt. (My kids were fine with it, he ignored us all) I’m now back to being afraid and a bit lost, making sure my decisions are pleasing to everyone else. I will rewatch this many times to get the courage to do what I need, because the first half of my life has been taking care of everyone else and not living the way I need! I donate all my time to everyone and it’s been biting me in the butt. So onward and upward! Hoping you will come back and create, good luck on your new journey! ❤
Lots of love and support
Conventional works for many, but not for us free-spirit(s). Helena, keep expanding your life; stay open and focused. As you say, change can take time, but when they come embrace it with both arms because that is you being YOU. Namaste and warm hugs kindred soul.
What a wonderful video. I just turned 30 yesterday and am feeling everything you said. I've lived in so much fear and anxiety for most of my life, but in these last three years have finally taken the time to do a lot of work on myself. 2020 was honestly one of the best years of my life in this regard for it was the first time I actually had the TIME to stop and think about things. I realized just how self destructive I had been and how poorly I treated myself. Loving myself and not worrying about what others think has been such a life changing experience. Not worrying about the future, and simply BEING and enjoying this short time that we have been gifted on this beautiful planet. Life will always have ups and downs, but we are so much stronger and more capable than we realize.
You are a beautiful human and I am happy that your channel was recommended to me all that time ago. I wish you the best on this next chapter of your life! May you have all the peace and happiness from here until forever. ❤🌲
Hi sweetie. Im getting ready to go to Trader Joe's to pick up few Vegan items. Yes, today marks 3wks 4days following a lifestyle of a Proper Vegan. Very challenging for me, as I was 100% Dairy type of Woman😄. I feel great, so I will continue to learn new recipes that will keep my palette happy, and my heart healthy. I will definitely watch your video upon my return with a fruit salad and a tsp of 100% Organic Maple Syrup🤗🙋♀️
Simply: thank you for everything. You've been a wonderful companion in life. I also listen to The Cottage Fairy, she also is closing a chapter. I guess it's time to write our own story. ❤
This video made me cry. You are such an inspiring person. I will watch it again when I need it ❤
Hello my dear Helena! I think people being triggered is really them being jealous in disguise. I absolutely love the joy and zest you have for your life. I think it is such a beautiful and precious quality. I hope and pray you always have this outlook and it is just so contagious for the rest of us. You have helped me to find a spark that I have been missing for way too long. All of your videos are wonderful but this one just might be favorite. I will be watching it again and again. Thank you so much! You are a treasure and you truly make this world a much better place. God bless you!
WOW. Not a coma is missing. Powerful message full of braveness and light. ❤✨👏
So much insight in this video, I choose option 2:
“… to be who you are …”.
What an absolutely wonderful message, visuals and video. ✨🥰🙏🏻 grateful.
Helena you have some of the best slow living videos on the web! I will miss you making these videos, thank you for keeping your slow videos up on the web. Laurie
Helena, thank you so much for this amazing video! ❤ And thank you for sharing your life journey, wisdom and inspiration with us...over the years I've grown very attached to your videos and I'll miss them badly...they have a tremendous impact... Wishing you all the happiness in the world and hoping you'll come back soon...♥️
My Goodness Helena! I had tears in my eyes... chills all over my body and my heart felt every word you spoke! Thankyou for this wondrous youtube content & I am so grateful to all you have openly shared along your journey. You are so BRAVE! I am sooooo sad that this chapter is over but in a way I also know and love you for it and being YOU! I cannot wait to see where the next chapter takes you... sending so much love and light to you and Alex xx
Helena, I love all your video, but this one was extra special for me! Thank u!
Hi Helena. I woke up this morning grumbling to myself that some of my people weren't supporting me in a big life change that came down on my head like a hammer. At Christmas, no less! HA! Life changes are pivots you say. I'll take it. I have everything I need, I'm not alone and this is gonna be good. Thank you! xo karen.
Thanks so much for sharing your treasured wisdom ❤. I’ll return to this video time and again.
Love all the TBM language!! Wanted you to know you were the one who introduced me to TBM a couple years ago and my life has forever changed for the better because of it!! 🙏🙏
This was lovely and I am so inspired by your message. Thank you
I love what you talk about. Lifelong journaller, writer, and new sub. ❤
Great video, Helena! Peaceful background music, beautiful clips of your life journey and wonderful words of wisdom! Absolutely love it! And love you! 🤗💝
One of my most favorite videos on TH-cam, Helena! Such beautiful imagery, heart melting moments with your friend, and above all, the messages! Everything I currently need to be reminded of is in this video. I am so thankful for you (and the universe for putting your content in front me) and honestly sad that you will no longer be creating for this channel. Thank you for keeping the videos up though because I know I will be rewatching them often to keep myself on track on this self-discovery and self-acceptance journey. ❤ btw, I’m also learning from your beginner course and hoping to be able to understand my own birth chart someday soon. You inspire me, Helena.
What a fantastic video and wonderful and powerful message. Love it 💖
What a shame that so many people are triggered when someone lives their life the way they want. But I know myself that something like this happens.
I will miss you and your vlogs very much. But thanks for all the vlogs you made. I wish you all the best for the future. 😘🤗💖
But I'm very happy that you leave your Chanel open so we can watch older vlogs. And I certainly will. ✨💖 Because you have so many vlogs with such good advice and reminders
Helena you are an old soul. Love and light to you. Thank you for sharing your time and thoughts with me. You will always be close as I shall continue to rewatch, as I do now all your previous videos.❤
Thank you for this video, it is just what i needed to hear!
Wow!! This is one of my favorite of all your videos. You just laid it all out!! So Much Golden Wisdom in this Gorgeous video 😍✨️💖 Not to mention the cinematography!! 💫 I will be saving this to return to often! Thank you Helena for putting yourself out there and sharing your magic with the world! ❤
Thank you for this video! I see a lot of myself and my own learned life lessons in what you shared here. The best path to our happiness is authenticity 💛
Wow! 🤩What a beautiful short film! Gracias Helena for all you videos!💗
You have been inspiring me a lot. Honestly I truly feel that you always bring up the open hearted, trusting and joyful part of me. I feel very grateful for all of your time and energy. Wish you the best 💛✨
Thank you for another beautiful video with important messages. Enjoy your new chapter Helena ❤
Oh Helena. This one brought me to tears. What a beautiful and inspirational video from such a beautiful and inspirational YOU! Your content means so much to me and others. You are so motivating. You make me want to do better and be better. Sending so much love your way ❤
Hi Helena!
This was beautiful and beautifully filmed; thank you!
Where was this filmed?
Lisa
I truly appreciate this video,,this definitely help me❤❤❤
This was amazing and so inspiring! I need this! I saved It in my playlist here for rewatch It now and then. Grazie, Helena ❤
Iam your biggest fan yu have inspired me thru out, I go to yur vidios wen I feel down. You are important amazing soul. Pliz don't stop motivating others as yu do to yur self. I kno yu speak from your life n heart n it reanates with me. love from Malawi africa.
❤ much needed to hear this today
Im back. I watched your video, and read your message. I will miss you and Alex, but will respect your time off to do other things. Thank you for all of your espectacular videos. Hugs and Kisses🤗
I love you.. I will miss you.. I wish you all the best in life .take care and God's blessings always 🙏🏻 😘❤️
excellent video, thanks.
❤❤😊😊Thank You ! Beautiful video!
❤❤❤❤❤😊thank you for shared wisdom 😊
All the way from london
Beautiful
Thank you
Expander - nice word 🎉
Are you reading our mind? :P I love your video, you always speak from the heart and your charisma is like honey.🥰😇
where is this? Iceland?
yes!
💯True.
Hi sunshine
I'd like from you to tell me some books titles that change you
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check my website! I have multiple blog posts on this topic, as well as a favorites page here: helenawoods.com/favorites
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hello sunshine!! ☀🤗
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What about if little is meant for you ie no marriage or children and bad health? Life does not always come. I have waited 30 years for the above lol
There was an expat moaning about the language you do as the romans do