You know, you were a big part of the reason why I chose to move from a student dorm to a tiny, little cabin just north of my city in Norway. Before, I would go home, sit down and stay online the rest of the day. Now, I have to carry the firewood and the water, and use my bike / skiis a lot more. There's no WiFi so I have to plan my web-surfing in advance, as well as the shopping etc. Everything takes a little more effort, but everything is also a lot simpler. I love it! :)
Best idea in the video: "we don´t have to do it all." . We should remember that modern times dictate us an idea of work and achievement that is so wrong and can make people depressed or even physically ill. So let´s make use of one of your favourite phrases "Use what you already have" - this translates into: enjoy what you have already achieved. (I know that working life is another story but I have discovered that if you are stubborn enough a slower pace will gradually be accepted). A wise Sunday to everyone, love from Germany!
It's definitely a relief to realise that we don't have to do it all! I used to think that i had too. Even doing one thing can build on positive achievement!
@@anashappydays Haha, that´s a nice thought!. I don´t want to oversimplify things as I know that life holds many hardships but sometimes remembering the beauty of nature and the joy of simple things such as the ones Niamh demonstrates to us can help to overcome some of our life´s shadows. Especially before one gets caught up in the daily rat race. This also goes for most "must-haves" that advertising hammers into our brains. We should regard advertising as a kind of pollution.
the way the moment when the bird finally descends to the feeder and starts eating aligns with the sentence about accepting the change hit me in the most pleasant way possible💔
@ lejuj...Noted a broken heart. Through the years I have learned even when my plans don't work out, good can still come & give me abundant blessings. Those scars on skin or even in the heart reminds me that I have gone thru a battle and come thru strong & alive & experienced.
I have challenged myself NOT to make my long and detailed list of tomorrow’s “ to do” chores the night before but to use that time before I sleep to just quietly review my day, count my blessings, and celebrate the things I accomplished or enjoyed today. In the morning, with my tea, I decide what needs doing in the new day based on how I am feeling, the weather, and what is realistic to ask of myself. This system gives me a chance to go to sleep in gratitude instead of already weighed down by the list of what I have to do tomorrow.
I don't know if anybody else can relate to this but, I'm a highly sensitive person and the summer heat always puts me in a bad mood. The heat gets under my skin and I feel like things are crawling on me. It's never pleasant 😪 So I always look forward to the fall season when it starts to cool down some. My mood changes and I start to feel creative again. This video was so relaxing and reminded me of beautiful aspects I love about fall.
Hey, i feel the same! I like this warm days in spring, when I can weas a long pair of jeans and a t-shirt, but the hot summer days letting me feel a bit sick. I love autum, then everything seems to be a bit slower
I always feel like other people come to life in summer but when I think about it, it’s my least favourite season. I’m much happier in Spring and Autumn I feel more active. 🤗
That's a life I want so badly , I'm try to live it in my small apartment in the city , moving all my plants from balcony inside , trying to make a balance to co- exist with my plants ,temperature, humidity, space wise.🤲🤲🤲🌻🌷🌵🥀 Wish me luck folks🙏💌🇨🇦
It must be spiritually rewarding to live in such a seasonally active country like Ireland. Those breezy dark days are so comforting to me and inspire my deepest thoughts. I'm a writer and so a place like that would bring out the best of my creativity.
I to am an artist and living without the changing seasons would stifle my creativity, I believe. So many thoughts, emotions and visions stimulate the creative process. The variety is miraculous!
I live in a place where the seasons dont change so dramatically. I keep my bedroom windows open all night in winter for example. I think that the more you interact with nature wherever you are the more subtleties you see and appreciate. The flowers that bloom at certain times, the birds and animals that appear, the slight chill in winter and the change in the light through the year, the seasonal smells, the humidity. It's all there if we search for it and create our own little haven in our own little corner. Then we appreciate it more because its ours and we being artsy creative folk have sought it and found it. It might be different to the colder climes but it's just as legitimate and just as special. Celebrating Christmas in summer always made me feel like I was missing out, but as I grow older I really love it. The smell of rotten mangoes under the tree, the morning swim before Christmas breakfast, the smell of frangipani in the evening as you relax. It's not how its portrayed in the movies or books i read but it's my reality and I love it. Anyway, my point is dont let your environment stifle your appreciation of the more subtle changes in your neck of the woods.
@@jessieelliott3157 ... love your comment, thank you. What you describe is exactly how l perceive my surroundings in South East Asia... there is so much beauty, diversity and inspiration to be found (in the world). ❤
I absolutely LOVE turning my bed down at night. I usually whisper something silly like, “I’ve missed you” or “There you are, lovely”. I also love to crack my window for fresh air. It makes sleeping so much more pleasant when that bit of cool air is drifting in... A wonderful video, as usual. I do love the Autumn days and how our bodies naturally start to slow down a bit as we mentally start to prepare for the cooler, darker months
I used to be like that too: Allways wanting to finish things and get everything done. It became a burden and I found myself jittering and my heart racing. I hated this feeling of not beeing able to accomplish all the tasks I had to manage as a single mom in the 90s and as a widowed mom starting 2014, (my second marriage) at the same time battling an autoimmune desease which I got in 2015. But then I started to tell myself: "There is allways enough time to do everything I need to do today." And it helped. I also turned to scripture and God`s comforting promisse, that he would restore all the time we thought was lost. And it really works in the here and now. When I am in a hurry sometimes, driving my youngest to school in the morning, and traffic is allready jamming and I think, I will be late; I now tell myself: "God is restoring my time, He will get me to school in time." And every time it works, like a miracle! It is wonderful to let oneself be comforted and guided by God/ The Devine. It takes away the stress and hectic and the demands; the feeling of "I can`t manage anymore", and it gives us all the time we need. What gets done, gets done, and what doesn`t will get done another day. This is how I manage life now, fixing up my old "Rose Cottage", writing my books, my poetry and working/designing in my little textile studio "Wilhelmine-Wiesenkraut", taking care of my children and also my health - Healing, nurturing with good plant foods, herbs and teas; meditating, practicing Aikido and consciously manifesting by using imagination, making sure I am in good energy, good feeling, by doing the things I love often. I also like to get my bed ready for sleep in the evening and I also like to read a few pages before falling asleep. I am currently reading "The Sermon on the Mount" by Emmet Fox, and I also got all the books of the series: The Children of Green Knowe", by Lucy M. Boston, a classic in children`s literature, but also very great for romantic grown ups, lol. BBC broadcasted the first of the books as a 4-parter. You can watch it on TH-cam. It is so lovely. If you love C.S. Lewis and the Chronicles of Narnia, you will definetly love The Children of Green Knowe. :-) th-cam.com/video/PaypQOsBwJ8/w-d-xo.html Huggs from Rose-Cottage, Schurwald Forest, Germany - Christina
Hi Christina, I can relate to the feeling of "always wanting to finish and get EVERTHING done". It took me quite a while to stop this unhealthy habit. One should really make an effort to check on one´s habits but it´s worthwhile and can even save lives. Liebe Grüße in den Schurwald!
Thank you for sharing Christina, Such beautiful words to live by. Thanks also for the link. I’ll give them a look. I love some romance and children’s fantasy too :-)
How do you like the book Sermon on the Mount? Our women's retreat is next weekend and we will be studying this whole passage. I will check it out. Thanks so much.
For years, I've been feeling a disconnect between the way I am living and the way I want to live. Finding your channel has helped me slow down and find the grace towards myself to truly examine what I want. I think I'm done living in a city. I want nature and songbirds and croaking frogs, but I always identified as a 'city girl'. So many shops and amenities, a highly desirable place to live... why would I leave? And today, I looked at a plot of land overlooking a river... I think I'm going to put in an offer. Should I succeed (fingers crossed! Please wish me luck!), I could be building a house there. When you showed that bird, eyeing up the new feeder, that hit home for me. It's new, unfamiliar and a little scary... but once you've taken that leap, you wonder why you were ever scared in the first place.
ta vh wow I’m sending you loads of luck and blessings from Ireland. Let me know how you get on with the offer. It sounds amazing to buy some land beside a river. You are changing your life for yourself. It’s very exciting and inspiring.
I felt touched by watching that little birdie shyly trying to eat. I love when at the moment of him jumping into it you said: 'we can accept (...)'', cause thats how it looks like. i felt like this bird and watching videos like these make me want to feel more happy for the autumn (i usually dont feel that at all). Thank you!
The thing I love the most about your video is, you don't promote perfectionism. You don't beat yourself up, you show us that we can be more kind to ourselves. It's okay to not have everything put together. That's a fantastic message. Love you as usual❤
There's something magical about Ireland, the beautiful nature, those fantastic landscapes, fairytale woods and the sea and rocks. People of Ireland....I think, the most precious gem of Ireland are the Irish people...they have an excellent sense of humor, kindness, they appreciate simple things and they help you when you least expect it. I've seen it so many times and I was pleasantly astonished. And the language...ohhh...i think it is the best variation of English I've ever heard in my life...whatever it is, but the way the Irish people pronounce the sounds, makes the English language sound very melodical and cheerful (especially in Cork). Niamh, thanks a lot for your videos. They remind me of those 2 years I've spent in your wonderful country. I have so many beautiful memories of Ireland, it will be in my heart forever.
Katerina Akhaimova ah thanks for the message Katerina! Wonderful that you had such a positive experience here. Ireland is magic. I agree. So much magic and humour. The Cork accent is like a song isn’t it! I love it too. :-) x
There is no greater feeling than slipping one's freshly showered self into a newly made bed - the simplest pure joy of an evening. Thanks for all that you share with us. I wait with great anticipation for your book.
Your video vlogs are helping me get the BREAK that i so need in my life right now... Should be on prescription. your voice is so subtle, and inviting me into a tranquil world that i can create in my own living space. Like yourself i have always lit candle,s find them so relaxing and magical. I am also a big advocate of second hand and charity shops. You never know what you going to find... And most inportantly you helping the enviroment. Added bonus you save money. The look on peoples face,s when i tell them i get my beautiful clothes and authenic furnishings from secondhand or charity shops is priceless! I never had a bed time routine for myselt, so this is something i hope to learn and put into pratice. Thankyou. London. x
When I wash dishes I also leave them to drain, two hours at least, or overnight. It's a far less daunting task that way, not having to do it all. It only takes about ten minutes to wash dishes, fifteen at most, and then I can forget about them for a while.
I agree with slowing down. This world pushes us to do more & achieve more. Everything doesn't have to be in order. We need to let go of some old tire habits & flow with soothing rhythm of our energy. I'm too have let some things go undone til the next day. Enjoy, relax & take time for me time. Thank you for sharing..
Yesterday I planted a winterberry bush in the back and an espalier apple tree in the front. I am so excited to see the birds feed on it all winter long. Especially the cardinals. I am in the process of putting in a new herb garden and a big vegetable garden. The fall is my favourite time of year. Home grown mint tea and squash soup. I live in northern Ontario and the colours of the trees is truly spectacular. I loved this video. Thank you. ❤️
Right now I'm busy preserving food for the winter so my evening routine is out of the window until I'm done. I do my best work at night when everyone is asleep and I have no distractions so I'll be slicing, dicing, canning and dehydrating until early hours to get things done. Once harvest is over I will be back to my routine of going to bed at 10pm with a cuppa and a book. We share our bed with our three cats and a dog so it's nice and snuggly, if tight 😊
I, too, have noticed here in the PNW 🇨🇦 that “after school time” is getting shorter. I’m a high school sewing teacher and when I get home from work I like to do my outdoor fitness activities. Wild swimming in the local lakes isn’t safe in the dark and the opportunities for evening swimming, my favourite form of fitness, are pretty numbered now that October is coming this week. PS - years ago I bought a really cool second hand chair to put my clothes on before going to bed. This chair is also home to two very special childhood dolls that my mom made for me. These dolls are now 55+ years old...I love this chair!! Love the aura in this video, thank-you for this. Have a great week ahead.
Ah Mary I love the story of your chair. How special. What a lovely job you have as a sewing teacher. I loved sewing class in school. I remember pajamas were the first piece of clothing I ever made!
I love to swim too while I still have access to the lake in town though the beach is closed, it takes some planning. I work in a school as well and this year esp. we need to release all that 'energy' ( stress!)
My natural tendency is to try to “get it all done” and in the past I’ve worn myself out and made myself crazy with my frantic pace! But finally, due to getting older (not yet old!) and living in a pandemic world, I’ve realized that there will ALWAYS be something to “get done”, that there is no huge rush for most things, and that to squeeze the maximum enjoyment out of every day is so much more important than ticking a “done” box!
"There can be so much change in our own lives. And it can take just a little bit of time to accept. And it's important to go easy on ourselves, we're all doing the best we can. And when we're ready we can accept and we can move on." I really needed to hear this today. I was recently laid off from my job for COVID reasons. Thank you for the advice, and for all the work that goes into your videos.
I cannot tell you how much your videos help me. They help me relax, help me understand that as long as I'm doing my best, I can be happy. You always leave me with so much to think about. Thank you for all your hard work in making these beautiful videos. The hardest thing for me in my evening routine is not reaching for my phone when I'm in bed. I need to keep it on at all times and it needs to be close to me because for work I need to be available for emergencies at all hours of the night. I also love to read fanfiction, which I read on the phone, so that makes it hard to not reach for it before going to sleep. If anyone has any tips, I'd love to hear from you!
Love my evening routine. Checking to make sure everything is closed up, pulling the covers back, spraying my pillows with rose water, adjusting the windows and curtains to catch the evening breeze and hear the night sounds.
The evenings for me, are for listening to music… I just get into a comfortable chair, turn on the radio, tune into a favourite channel, and enjoy… music is so very important and prepares one for a good nights sleep.
It was so soothing to hear you confidently claim that it's okay to leave things undone or untidy with no self judgment. I aspire to that level of ease.
After being a nomad with my hubby the past 2 1/2 years we finally settled down in a home of our own. I have been craving to make our own space like yours adopting hygge, minimalism, feng shui, and the natural elements but staying with other family members makes that so difficult. It has been 3 days and already I can feel the positive effects of simple living in our home. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful life on social media. It is such an inspiration. 💕 Love from the Rocky Mountains!
I have a very busy life but since I have found your channel I am starting to realize on my days that I don't have my wonderful grand baby I'm slowing down. I love nature and this is my favorite season in the summer I didn't go out much too hot but now that fall is slowing approaching here in the u.s. In indiana I'm going to go outside more and enjoy my patio and my sugar maple turning gold. I love your videos so soothing! It's so beautiful there.
Regarding the ritual of preparing the bed, I must say I don’t do that because my husband is in bed earlier than I am. The question reminded me of a documentary with Lucy Worsley in which she spent a night at a Tudor house and lived as one would during the 16th century. I was very taken with the idea of preparing the bed by sprinkling it with herbs in order to aid sleep.
I have always been the type to be hard on myself if I don't get everything done on my to-do list in the past. I have shifted that attitude in recent years and it has been one of the best gifts I have given to myself. It allows me to do tasks in a way that works for me, not against me, and that is so important in our outward goal/performance driven life. As always, it is a pleasure to share the time with you-be well, and looking forward to your book!
That’s what I do with my ironing. I do a little but don’t worry if I don’t finish it all, as long as my work uniform is ready and I have an outfit to lounge in at home then I’m ok with it. Love your videos, I actually get up when my alarm goes off more so when I have work. I even make my bed at 2.45 am before going to work. My evening routine usually involves reading, getting things ready for the next day and picking up the living room before going up to bed.
The receeding light is welcome but not time to plant bulbs in southern Ontario. The colours of maple trees are just beginning and it is so beautiful here. A mum and a pumpkin at the door to my flat heralds autumn. Time to air and refresh linen and blankets for the deep cold of winter. Good books are stacked by my bedside.
So true, it's so beautiful here today in Toronto, Ontario! Hello! I was inspired to finally take those window screens down, take them outside, brush away the dust, debris and dirt, spray them with vinegar and water mixture and give them a good wipe. So gratifying and satisfying as I sit here typing with the window wide open and the warm breeze coming through my clean screens! Pumpkins and buttercup squash on my table, fireside scented soy candle next to them. Fall, I'm ready for you.
Enjoyed your evening routine. Mine, I turn all the lights off about an hour before bed, and just have candles or lanterns or small lamps lit. I don't have a TV, so on my flat screen monitor I chose a calming video and music and have it quietly playing, my mobile phone is turned to silent mode and I do not look at it until the next day. I have brushed cotton linen on my bed now which means my bed is a soft and warm place to rest and sleep. I also change into night wear, brush my hair and teeth and settle down with a herbal tea, or occasionally indulge in a hot chocolate, if I sit out under the stars before bed. Then its music off, lights, candles and lanterns extinguished and I snuggle down for the night. For those nights that my mind will not quieten I leave the gentle music playing, which eventually ends after it has lulled me to sleep. X
Niamh, after watching your videos and being inspired by the gentle wisdom plus the kindness of this community you've created, I've now moved from full time work to a 4 day week, simplified my activities and continued to deepen my commitment to a more peaceful life. Reconnects me so much to my childhood times in Ireland. I can't thank you enough :)
It looks as if you live in a fairy tail. I love your work and the atmosphere of your videos. I live in Greece and here autumn 🍁🍂 almost doesn't exist anymore... It's summer and then straight to winter. You are so lucky to enjoy all four seasons..
I used to do full and complete jobs at once too. Now I work at things more over a period of time. I find it more enjoyable plus it gives me projects to work on. I also love my bedroom. I painted my bedroom a light cream color and took out all the pictures. Its lovely, like your videos.
Montana's cool air makes me want to make more soups for fall too. Funny how we are so much alike....its lovely and real.... A gift of seasonal richness indeed..... Feasting on MOTHER EARTH will bring us love. Peaceful dwellings and joy to you!
Iam trying so hard to slow down and enjoy every think I do or don't ,in my day ❤️ At night I love to pop up my pillow ,s and always open the window ,,to clear the air before sleeping.🙏🇮🇪❤️
Thankyou! 🍀I suffer from depression the last few years, and one of the things I’m learning now is to “not do it all.” Thankyou for reminding me. Lots of love from Holland💨🍂
Two of my favorite spots on my grandmother's horse farm were a walk way to the barn lined with daffodils and the big uphill, circle driveway up to the house at the top of the hill lined with iris bulbs. Every spring both would burst into colorful blooms of deep purples and and buttery yellows. It seemed no matter how many I picked they never ran out. Her bug house was filled with the purple and yellow blooms and the gentle fragrance of spring. I hope you can finish the planting. You will be happy you did!
Thank you for a wonderful and relaxing video :) The little coal tit taking his time trying out the bird feeder, and your words on change, really resonated with me. I hope you have a lovely week!
Learning to be okay with an unchecked task box is so rewarding in letting go. I feel like I am spending my days doing autumn cleaning. I call it getting winter ready. I find I am more inclined to do this opposed to a spring clean. Makes more sense to me since we effectively hibernate to one degree or another.
Very relaxing to listen to your voice and the gentleness of the video watching you wind down and the bird with the feeder was synchronized with your words about change .. lovely!
I love the thought you shared about not having to get it all done. Just do a little bit and you can come back to it. Such a simple thought yet so profound.
Your videos are healing by itself , your voice is calm & soothing . I m from India & It is lovely to see lord Krishna ‘s postcard looming in the background. So did you come here & were influenced by him . Your food I noticed has a lot of Indianness in it . Much love ! Would love to hear from you ♥️
I used to believe that everything should be perfect before I end the day and yet now I have accepted life with grace and sometimes let things be so my mind, body and spirit can enjoy the present moment
Not necessarily having to finish things is indeed so relaxing! My evening routine is homework and studying with the kids, cooking, eating, going outside or when it's too rainy we play board games for an hour or so and then we go go the backyard during spring/summer time and on the sofa during autumn/winter time. Then i do my hobbies with the radio playing in the background.. and a little walk before by myself, then i go to bed and read a few pages and fall asleep while meditating. ❤️
I love your videos so much! They are like a quick pill of coziness and hygge-ness :). Whenever I feel the need to reset I play one of your videos and I immediately find myself calmer and more relaxed! I like this video format very much... the filming angle, the soothing voice on the background, the environmental sounds in the daily activities... Everything is perfect!
You so inspire me to slow down my pace and seek to not miss the little joys. Thank you for opening my mind to the gentle and quiet treasures all around me. ❤️
Since subscribing to your channel my life and the way I live has improved so much I use many of your tips as a way of life now thank you for all you do 🌷💜
A lovely video, as always 🍂 I love watching birds, I’ve got my chickens and all the wild birds to watch, it becomes like a meditation. Your video reminded me to take more time to ”do nothing”, to make space for calm and give myself a possibility to finish my thoughts.
Absolutely lovely. Having the priorities, exactly, so good to hear this. I also leave dishes overnight sometimes, giving myself a break. Such a refreshing channel, thank you dear Niamh!
You give me so much peace to my soul. And yes I love getting my bed ready. Something new is not watching t at bed time it’s wonderful feeling your brain is not in stress. Thank you for such peaceful videos in these crazy times we are all living.🍁😘
I like to cook n listen to audiobooks n walk n might watch some news or little tv .. n then do my before sleep self care like face care n hands n foot cream n combing hair n might take shower if it’s very hot day ( I live in tropics ) or change clothes after quick wipe . I love to light a few candles here n there in the home .. I might make some family calls too .
The changing of seasons always gives me pause to think...slow down...and enjoy the moments. I tend to need a reset every so often and the change of seasons gives me permission I guess. I'm lucky enough to live in Canada which celebrates each of it seasons...the fall here has the clocks going back to try to gently squeeze a few more moments of sunlight before our long dark winter comes and visits us for many months to come.... I enjoy candle light and oil lamps...tea at night and a warm cozy bed with my window slightly ajar to allow the faint rustle of leaves and the almost spicy scents of the crisp fall air to fill my room. I love all the season's, they each offer a gift of their own.
I’ve also been trying to be a bit more relaxed about my routines. Everything doesn’t have to be perfect! And you may need different things on different evenings. Love this 💛
I love autumn, the scent, the slight humidity, the cooler temperatures and the colours (oh my gosh, the colours of the leaves in autumn...) but I wish days were as long as in summer all year. I hate for winter to get dark at 6pm, it is so sad...
Hello , thank you for the beautiful moment with you , in France it's also Autumn since 2 days , I pick up some buckeye for my laundry , i did a big soupe with the last courgettes and some tomato sauce and I brought in the green ones and I wrapped them in kraft paper .It's Autumn ..............
Your videos are so soothing on Sundays, especially in these weird times when everyone is high-strung and anxious. Autumn is my favourite season where I become most creative and I can't wait to get stuck into some seasonal projects
I love slow evening routines with candles. I like to give my feet a good wash before bed and massage them with oil. I always make time for my evening skin care routine or put a facial mask before bed. I love these videos and the simple life style tips. Thanks so much,
I'm excited to continue my venture into your lifestyle and videos. Your philosophy is very similar to my own as I start my 70th year. I suppose my favorite quote of the moment is, the world is too much with us. I am finding peacefulness and serenity in my own little cottage on a lake 26 mi from town
Having an slow evening routine, allows me to relax, unwind, and prepare myself mentally and physically for a productive tomorrow and amazing night sleep 🍂🍵📚😴 Thank you Niamh ❤️
After I've eaten dinner and (sometimes) washed the dishes, I like to do my exercises while watch relaxing shows on TH-cam, such as your Fairyland Cottage. If I'm really tired I skipped my exercises and just listen to music while reading a book. Afterwards I generally tuck into bed early and continue reading until I'm ready to fall asleep.Thanks for sharing your own evening routine. Happy Autumn Equinox! :o)
i loved this video so much especially the part when you drew parallel to change and how we all take time to get ready to accept CHANGE..love from dubai
Thank you for this little moment of chill-mode 😁 you send so much calm and cozy feelings with your gentle voice. I like to watch the birds in my garden as well, and every evening i write my to dos for the next day. And I like the days when it gets dark and cozy so much more, than the hot and log summer days!
I've got into a bit of a rut. However, your well balanced advice makes a lot of sense, and helps me to see an easier way to live. Thank you. I am grateful! xx
I love the change of seasons, even here in Sydney, I feel like I can actually feel the world turning and changing. And love the cool respite from our brutal heat in summer. Love your calming videos!
I hear yah Niamh. I used to beat myself up years ago about not getting things finished and would come back to them - whenever. The evening surely are drawing in, there's a chill in the air up here on the Armagh/Monaghan border. I'm just from a forest walk and now it's time to chill and relax. Lovely video and look forward to the next one, enjoy your week.
@@FairylandCottage definitely and tonight seemed to get dark just like that (snaps fingers, lol). Have you ever made coriander and carrot soup? it's nice, warm and hearty.
I SO needed to hear this just now. I adore all of your content and have watched every one of your videos over the last few months. They have become a part of my wind down routine in the evening. Thank you so much for your wonderful videos. You are one of my all time favourite channels. Sending love from the forests of Tasmania to you and to all who read these words (HUGS) x
Hi Niamh, I loved how you used the bird getting acquainted with the new feeder as a metaphor for slowly adjusting to change in our own time. It's poetic. xo, Enza
Have to have a warm shower and wash with my lavender soap. I’ve just started drinking chamomile tea and I do a crossword puzzle before bed! Question? Do you ever force start any bulbs? Would love to see a video on that if you do!
I do, by choice, “have to” make my bed every morning. I could never leave it unmade, it’s just out of character for me and likewise, I also enjoy pulling back the covers nice and neatly in the evenings, making it inviting for me to climb into.
Your videos are so relaxing, I love to watch one before I start getting ready for bedtime. It seems to put me in the right frame of mind to drift off to sleep. Thank you.
Thank you Niamh. I miss Ireland and your videos are one of my ways of touching base with my beautiful homeland. I am really looking forward to reading your book. All the best, Rebecca xx
Ah isn’t that nice Rebecca that you feel closer to Ireland from the videos. Thank you also for the book support. Im really looking forward to releasing.
A book??? How exciting! I do so hope this will be an audible! I love listening to your videos and the relaxation they bring. I am blind so I just listen and I find it so relaxing. This is also why I hope the book will be on Audible. Yes I do so love to get my bed and bedroom ready for retiring for the night.I’ve always said that the best part of the day is getting ready and climbing into bed.
I almost have the same evening routine. Love Candlelight in the evening and reading in a book in bed and go early to sleep and get up early. I love to sleep. I need a lot of sleep otherwise i don't function well.
You know, you were a big part of the reason why I chose to move from a student dorm to a tiny, little cabin just north of my city in Norway. Before, I would go home, sit down and stay online the rest of the day. Now, I have to carry the firewood and the water, and use my bike / skiis a lot more. There's no WiFi so I have to plan my web-surfing in advance, as well as the shopping etc. Everything takes a little more effort, but everything is also a lot simpler. I love it! :)
Best idea in the video: "we don´t have to do it all." . We should remember that modern times dictate us an idea of work and achievement that is so wrong and can make people depressed or even physically ill. So let´s make use of one of your favourite phrases "Use what you already have" - this translates into: enjoy what you have already achieved. (I know that working life is another story but I have discovered that if you are stubborn enough a slower pace will gradually be accepted). A wise Sunday to everyone, love from Germany!
Ah such a nice message to read. Your sentiments are so true.
Slow and steady is healthy and wise.
Love to you in Germany.
It's definitely a relief to realise that we don't have to do it all! I used to think that i had too. Even doing one thing can build on positive achievement!
I agree so much with your wise words. We definitely need to make time to slow down and smell the flowers 😋❤️
@@anashappydays Haha, that´s a nice thought!. I don´t want to oversimplify things as I know that life holds many hardships but sometimes remembering the beauty of nature and the joy of simple things such as the ones Niamh demonstrates to us can help to overcome some of our life´s shadows. Especially before one gets caught up in the daily rat race. This also goes for most "must-haves" that advertising hammers into our brains. We should regard advertising as a kind of pollution.
Beautiful
“I didn’t get them all planted, and that’s okay.”
Wow, didn’t realize how much I needed to hear that.
Me too! I am retired but driven.. My goal is to relax more and let myself be okay with it. You are a great inspiration.
I don't know y but I just wanna go back to the primitive ways of living.🌈
the way the moment when the bird finally descends to the feeder and starts eating aligns with the sentence about accepting the change hit me in the most pleasant way possible💔
That moment caught me also, just beautiful. 🍁
Ah I’m glad to hear. Sometimes all we need is to give ourselves some time. 💜
@ lejuj...Noted a broken heart. Through the years I have learned even when my plans don't work out, good can still come & give me abundant blessings.
Those scars on skin or even in the heart reminds me that I have gone thru a battle and come thru strong & alive & experienced.
I have challenged myself NOT to make my long and detailed list of tomorrow’s “ to do” chores the night before but to use that time before I sleep to just quietly review my day, count my blessings, and celebrate the things I accomplished or enjoyed today. In the morning, with my tea, I decide what needs doing in the new day based on how I am feeling, the weather, and what is realistic to ask of myself. This system gives me a chance to go to sleep in gratitude instead of already weighed down by the list of what I have to do tomorrow.
I love that strategy Kaitlin ! :-)
I don't know if anybody else can relate to this but, I'm a highly sensitive person and the summer heat always puts me in a bad mood. The heat gets under my skin and I feel like things are crawling on me. It's never pleasant 😪 So I always look forward to the fall season when it starts to cool down some. My mood changes and I start to feel creative again. This video was so relaxing and reminded me of beautiful aspects I love about fall.
Hey, i feel the same! I like this warm days in spring, when I can weas a long pair of jeans and a t-shirt, but the hot summer days letting me feel a bit sick. I love autum, then everything seems to be a bit slower
I always feel like other people come to life in summer but when I think about it, it’s my least favourite season. I’m much happier in Spring and Autumn I feel more active. 🤗
Yes indeed
@@sheenaatem319 yes things seem to slow down too
@@jocheung3094 me too!!
That's a life I want so badly , I'm try to live it in my small apartment in the city , moving all my plants from balcony inside , trying to make a balance to co- exist with my plants ,temperature, humidity, space wise.🤲🤲🤲🌻🌷🌵🥀
Wish me luck folks🙏💌🇨🇦
The plants will appreciate all the effort and care you give them!
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It must be spiritually rewarding to live in such a seasonally active country like Ireland. Those breezy dark days are so comforting to me and inspire my deepest thoughts. I'm a writer and so a place like that would bring out the best of my creativity.
Yes very much so. A lot of artists live over in the west of the country where there is even more wind and atmosphere.
I to am an artist and living without the changing seasons would stifle my creativity, I believe. So many thoughts, emotions and visions stimulate the creative process. The variety is miraculous!
I live in a place where the seasons dont change so dramatically. I keep my bedroom windows open all night in winter for example. I think that the more you interact with nature wherever you are the more subtleties you see and appreciate. The flowers that bloom at certain times, the birds and animals that appear, the slight chill in winter and the change in the light through the year, the seasonal smells, the humidity. It's all there if we search for it and create our own little haven in our own little corner. Then we appreciate it more because its ours and we being artsy creative folk have sought it and found it. It might be different to the colder climes but it's just as legitimate and just as special. Celebrating Christmas in summer always made me feel like I was missing out, but as I grow older I really love it. The smell of rotten mangoes under the tree, the morning swim before Christmas breakfast, the smell of frangipani in the evening as you relax. It's not how its portrayed in the movies or books i read but it's my reality and I love it. Anyway, my point is dont let your environment stifle your appreciation of the more subtle changes in your neck of the woods.
@@jessieelliott3157 ... love your comment, thank you. What you describe is exactly how l perceive my surroundings in South East Asia... there is so much beauty, diversity and inspiration to be found (in the world). ❤
The video, your voice, the overall vibe of fairyland cottage is soothing. Thank you.
Ah thanks x
I think your videos should be prescribed on the NHS (here in UK). They are so soothing.
Ah thanks! That made my day.
DEFINITELY!
I absolutely LOVE turning my bed down at night. I usually whisper something silly like, “I’ve missed you” or “There you are, lovely”.
I also love to crack my window for fresh air. It makes sleeping so much more pleasant when that bit of cool air is drifting in...
A wonderful video, as usual.
I do love the Autumn days and how our bodies naturally start to slow down a bit as we mentally start to prepare for the cooler, darker months
“And then came the wind talking thru the trees, giving the best advice in silence language” mean while I was watching the bird...
When my anxiety & depression creeps up, I can depend on watching your channel to calm me down. You’re very much appreciated. 🦋🦋🦋
YESS
The scene you filmed where the bird was testing out the new bird feeder was absolutely beautiful and so calming.
This is my happy corner of TH-cam 💜
I used to be like that too: Allways wanting to finish things and get everything done. It became a burden and I found myself jittering and my heart racing. I hated this feeling of not beeing able to accomplish all the tasks I had to manage as a single mom in the 90s and as a widowed mom starting 2014, (my second marriage) at the same time battling an autoimmune desease which I got in 2015. But then I started to tell myself: "There is allways enough time to do everything I need to do today." And it helped. I also turned to scripture and God`s comforting promisse, that he would restore all the time we thought was lost. And it really works in the here and now. When I am in a hurry sometimes, driving my youngest to school in the morning, and traffic is allready jamming and I think, I will be late; I now tell myself: "God is restoring my time, He will get me to school in time." And every time it works, like a miracle! It is wonderful to let oneself be comforted and guided by God/ The Devine. It takes away the stress and hectic and the demands; the feeling of "I can`t manage anymore", and it gives us all the time we need. What gets done, gets done, and what doesn`t will get done another day. This is how I manage life now, fixing up my old "Rose Cottage", writing my books, my poetry and working/designing in my little textile studio "Wilhelmine-Wiesenkraut", taking care of my children and also my health - Healing, nurturing with good plant foods, herbs and teas; meditating, practicing Aikido and consciously manifesting by using imagination, making sure I am in good energy, good feeling, by doing the things I love often.
I also like to get my bed ready for sleep in the evening and I also like to read a few pages before falling asleep. I am currently reading "The Sermon on the Mount" by Emmet Fox, and I also got all the books of the series: The Children of Green Knowe", by Lucy M. Boston, a classic in children`s literature, but also very great for romantic grown ups, lol.
BBC broadcasted the first of the books as a 4-parter. You can watch it on TH-cam. It is so lovely. If you love C.S. Lewis and the Chronicles of Narnia, you will definetly love The Children of Green Knowe. :-)
th-cam.com/video/PaypQOsBwJ8/w-d-xo.html
Huggs from Rose-Cottage, Schurwald Forest, Germany - Christina
Hi Christina, I can relate to the feeling of "always wanting to finish and get EVERTHING done". It took me quite a while to stop this unhealthy habit. One should really make an effort to check on one´s habits but it´s worthwhile and can even save lives. Liebe Grüße in den Schurwald!
I'm in similar circumstances and my Farm is named Rose Cottage too. 🙂
Thank you for sharing Christina,
Such beautiful words to live by.
Thanks also for the link. I’ll give them a look. I love some romance and children’s fantasy too :-)
How do you like the book Sermon on the Mount? Our women's retreat is next weekend and we will be studying this whole passage. I will check it out. Thanks so much.
Christina, thank you for sharing. It’s so beautiful what you described:) greetings from Texas!
For years, I've been feeling a disconnect between the way I am living and the way I want to live. Finding your channel has helped me slow down and find the grace towards myself to truly examine what I want. I think I'm done living in a city. I want nature and songbirds and croaking frogs, but I always identified as a 'city girl'. So many shops and amenities, a highly desirable place to live... why would I leave? And today, I looked at a plot of land overlooking a river... I think I'm going to put in an offer. Should I succeed (fingers crossed! Please wish me luck!), I could be building a house there. When you showed that bird, eyeing up the new feeder, that hit home for me. It's new, unfamiliar and a little scary... but once you've taken that leap, you wonder why you were ever scared in the first place.
Sounds wonderful. If you have the finances follow your dreams.
ta vh wow I’m sending you loads of luck and blessings from Ireland. Let me know how you get on with the offer. It sounds amazing to buy some land beside a river. You are changing your life for yourself. It’s very exciting and inspiring.
I felt touched by watching that little birdie shyly trying to eat. I love when at the moment of him jumping into it you said: 'we can accept (...)'', cause thats how it looks like. i felt like this bird and watching videos like these make me want to feel more happy for the autumn (i usually dont feel that at all). Thank you!
The thing I love the most about your video is, you don't promote perfectionism. You don't beat yourself up, you show us that we can be more kind to ourselves. It's okay to not have everything put together. That's a fantastic message. Love you as usual❤
There's something magical about Ireland, the beautiful nature, those fantastic landscapes, fairytale woods and the sea and rocks. People of Ireland....I think, the most precious gem of Ireland are the Irish people...they have an excellent sense of humor, kindness, they appreciate simple things and they help you when you least expect it. I've seen it so many times and I was pleasantly astonished. And the language...ohhh...i think it is the best variation of English I've ever heard in my life...whatever it is, but the way the Irish people pronounce the sounds, makes the English language sound very melodical and cheerful (especially in Cork). Niamh, thanks a lot for your videos. They remind me of those 2 years I've spent in your wonderful country. I have so many beautiful memories of Ireland, it will be in my heart forever.
Katerina Akhaimova ah thanks for the message Katerina!
Wonderful that you had such a positive experience here. Ireland is magic. I agree. So much magic and humour.
The Cork accent is like a song isn’t it! I love it too. :-) x
There is no greater feeling than slipping one's freshly showered self into a newly made bed - the simplest pure joy of an evening. Thanks for all that you share with us. I wait with great anticipation for your book.
Mark723 ah so true!
And thanks for the book support. X
Your video vlogs are helping me get the BREAK that i so need in my life right now... Should be on prescription.
your voice is so subtle, and inviting me into a tranquil world that i can create in my own living space.
Like yourself i have always lit candle,s find them so relaxing and magical. I am also a big advocate of second hand
and charity shops. You never know what you going to find... And most inportantly you helping the enviroment. Added
bonus you save money. The look on peoples face,s when i tell them i get my beautiful clothes and authenic furnishings
from secondhand or charity shops is priceless!
I never had a bed time routine for myselt, so this is something i hope to learn and put into pratice.
Thankyou. London. x
I'm recovering from surgery-bedridden-on only one side at a time-no stairs. Your videos take me somewhere else-if only for a moment. Thank you.
I hope you have health peace and happiness.
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Serge Kraus: hope you get well soon. 👍 😃
When I wash dishes I also leave them to drain, two hours at least, or overnight. It's a far less daunting task that way, not having to do it all. It only takes about ten minutes to wash dishes, fifteen at most, and then I can forget about them for a while.
I agree with slowing down. This world pushes us to do more & achieve more. Everything doesn't have to be in order. We need to let go of some old tire habits & flow with soothing rhythm of our energy. I'm too have let some things go undone til the next day. Enjoy, relax & take time for me time. Thank you for sharing..
Yesterday I planted a winterberry bush in the back and an espalier apple tree in the front. I am so excited to see the birds feed on it all winter long. Especially the cardinals. I am in the process of putting in a new herb garden and a big vegetable garden. The fall is my favourite time of year. Home grown mint tea and squash soup. I live in northern Ontario and the colours of the trees is truly spectacular. I loved this video. Thank you. ❤️
Ontario has beautiful colours in autumn. I have only seen online though. I’d love to visit Canada again some year.
Enjoy Autumn ramblings x
Right now I'm busy preserving food for the winter so my evening routine is out of the window until I'm done. I do my best work at night when everyone is asleep and I have no distractions so I'll be slicing, dicing, canning and dehydrating until early hours to get things done.
Once harvest is over I will be back to my routine of going to bed at 10pm with a cuppa and a book. We share our bed with our three cats and a dog so it's nice and snuggly, if tight 😊
I, too, have noticed here in the PNW 🇨🇦 that “after school time” is getting shorter. I’m a high school sewing teacher and when I get home from work I like to do my outdoor fitness activities. Wild swimming in the local lakes isn’t safe in the dark and the opportunities for evening swimming, my favourite form of fitness, are pretty numbered now that October is coming this week. PS - years ago I bought a really cool second hand chair to put my clothes on before going to bed. This chair is also home to two very special childhood dolls that my mom made for me. These dolls are now 55+ years old...I love this chair!! Love the aura in this video, thank-you for this. Have a great week ahead.
Ah Mary I love the story of your chair. How special. What a lovely job you have as a sewing teacher. I loved sewing class in school. I remember pajamas were the first piece of clothing I ever made!
I love to swim too while I still have access to the lake in town though the beach is closed, it takes some planning. I work in a school as well and this year esp. we need to release all that 'energy' ( stress!)
My natural tendency is to try to “get it all done” and in the past I’ve worn myself out and made myself crazy with my frantic pace! But finally, due to getting older (not yet old!) and living in a pandemic world, I’ve realized that there will ALWAYS be something to “get done”, that there is no huge rush for most things, and that to squeeze the maximum enjoyment out of every day is so much more important than ticking a “done” box!
So true Jenny! If only we could learn when we were in our teens there would be very little discontent and dis ease in the world.
"There can be so much change in our own lives. And it can take just a little bit of time to accept. And it's important to go easy on ourselves, we're all doing the best we can. And when we're ready we can accept and we can move on." I really needed to hear this today. I was recently laid off from my job for COVID reasons. Thank you for the advice, and for all the work that goes into your videos.
Ah I’m glad there was some solace for you in the words. Sending you hugs from Ireland x
I cannot tell you how much your videos help me. They help me relax, help me understand that as long as I'm doing my best, I can be happy. You always leave me with so much to think about. Thank you for all your hard work in making these beautiful videos.
The hardest thing for me in my evening routine is not reaching for my phone when I'm in bed. I need to keep it on at all times and it needs to be close to me because for work I need to be available for emergencies at all hours of the night. I also love to read fanfiction, which I read on the phone, so that makes it hard to not reach for it before going to sleep. If anyone has any tips, I'd love to hear from you!
a book? how exciting! go you!! smiles from Western Australia :)
Hehe thanks. It will be an audio and ebook. Smiles back to you from Ireland :-)
@@FairylandCottage Now that's something to look forward to....I hope YOU narrate your own book!
Love my evening routine. Checking to make sure everything is closed up, pulling the covers back, spraying my pillows with rose water, adjusting the windows and curtains to catch the evening breeze and hear the night sounds.
How wonderful x
The evenings for me, are for listening to music… I just get into a comfortable chair, turn on the radio, tune into a favourite channel, and enjoy… music is so very important and prepares one for a good nights sleep.
SO TRUE!
It was so soothing to hear you confidently claim that it's okay to leave things undone or untidy with no self judgment. I aspire to that level of ease.
After being a nomad with my hubby the past 2 1/2 years we finally settled down in a home of our own. I have been craving to make our own space like yours adopting hygge, minimalism, feng shui, and the natural elements but staying with other family members makes that so difficult. It has been 3 days and already I can feel the positive effects of simple living in our home. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful life on social media. It is such an inspiration. 💕 Love from the Rocky Mountains!
I have a very busy life but since I have found your channel I am starting to realize on my days that I don't have my wonderful grand baby I'm slowing down. I love nature and this is my favorite season in the summer I didn't go out much too hot but now that fall is slowing approaching here in the u.s. In indiana I'm going to go outside more and enjoy my patio and my sugar maple turning gold. I love your videos so soothing! It's so beautiful there.
Regarding the ritual of preparing the bed, I must say I don’t do that because my husband is in bed earlier than I am. The question reminded me of a documentary with Lucy Worsley in which she spent a night at a Tudor house and lived as one would during the 16th century. I was very taken with the idea of preparing the bed by sprinkling it with herbs in order to aid sleep.
I have always been the type to be hard on myself if I don't get everything done on my to-do list in the past. I have shifted that attitude in recent years and it has been one of the best gifts I have given to myself. It allows me to do tasks in a way that works for me, not against me, and that is so important in our outward goal/performance driven life. As always, it is a pleasure to share the time with you-be well, and looking forward to your book!
That’s what I do with my ironing. I do a little but don’t worry if I don’t finish it all, as long as my work uniform is ready and I have an outfit to lounge in at home then I’m ok with it. Love your videos, I actually get up when my alarm goes off more so when I have work. I even make my bed at 2.45 am before going to work.
My evening routine usually involves reading, getting things ready for the next day and picking up the living room before going up to bed.
The receeding light is welcome but not time to plant bulbs in southern Ontario. The colours of maple trees are just beginning and it is so beautiful here. A mum and a pumpkin at the door to my flat heralds autumn. Time to air and refresh linen and blankets for the deep cold of winter. Good books are stacked by my bedside.
You must be a writer because that was so beautifully said.
@@FairylandCottage I am a vicar. LOL
So true, it's so beautiful here today in Toronto, Ontario! Hello! I was inspired to finally take those window screens down, take them outside, brush away the dust, debris and dirt, spray them with vinegar and water mixture and give them a good wipe. So gratifying and satisfying as I sit here typing with the window wide open and the warm breeze coming through my clean screens! Pumpkins and buttercup squash on my table, fireside scented soy candle next to them. Fall, I'm ready for you.
Enjoyed your evening routine. Mine, I turn all the lights off about an hour before bed, and just have candles or lanterns or small lamps lit. I don't have a TV, so on my flat screen monitor I chose a calming video and music and have it quietly playing, my mobile phone is turned to silent mode and I do not look at it until the next day. I have brushed cotton linen on my bed now which means my bed is a soft and warm place to rest and sleep. I also change into night wear, brush my hair and teeth and settle down with a herbal tea, or occasionally indulge in a hot chocolate, if I sit out under the stars before bed. Then its music off, lights, candles and lanterns extinguished and I snuggle down for the night. For those nights that my mind will not quieten I leave the gentle music playing, which eventually ends after it has lulled me to sleep. X
Oh my gosh, warp thing that little bird, checking out the new beautiful feeder is just the cutest! 🥰
Niamh, after watching your videos and being inspired by the gentle wisdom plus the kindness of this community you've created, I've now moved from full time work to a 4 day week, simplified my activities and continued to deepen my commitment to a more peaceful life. Reconnects me so much to my childhood times in Ireland. I can't thank you enough :)
Wow Eliza, so wonderful to hear what you did for yourself. Welcome to a whole new world of gentleness and possibilities. X
@@FairylandCottage thanks for taking the time to reply Niamh, that's a lovely moment to start my evening :)
It looks as if you live in a fairy tail. I love your work and the atmosphere of your videos. I live in Greece and here autumn 🍁🍂 almost doesn't exist anymore... It's summer and then straight to winter. You are so lucky to enjoy all four seasons..
Ah I see. Hopefully it will stay autumn here for a while. But on the downside we don’t get a really warm summer. Mostly rain! 🍂
I used to do full and complete jobs at once too. Now I work at things more over a period of time. I find it more enjoyable plus it gives me projects to work on. I also love my bedroom. I painted my bedroom a light cream color and took out all the pictures. Its lovely, like your videos.
I love the simplicity of having little on the walls. So calming isn’t it. X
Montana's cool air makes me want to make more soups for fall too. Funny how we are so much alike....its lovely and real....
A gift of seasonal richness indeed.....
Feasting on MOTHER EARTH will bring us love. Peaceful dwellings and joy to you!
Iam trying so hard to slow down and enjoy every think I do or don't ,in my day ❤️
At night I love to pop up my pillow ,s and always open the window ,,to clear the air before sleeping.🙏🇮🇪❤️
Sounds perfect! ❤️🌈☘️
Thankyou! 🍀I suffer from depression the last few years, and one of the things I’m learning now is to “not do it all.” Thankyou for reminding me. Lots of love from Holland💨🍂
Delighted to hear you say those kind words to yourself. Lots of love from Ireland ☘️💜
The birdfeeder part was too cute.
Two of my favorite spots on my grandmother's horse farm were a walk way to the barn lined with daffodils and the big uphill, circle driveway up to the house at the top of the hill lined with iris bulbs. Every spring both would burst into colorful blooms of deep purples and and buttery yellows. It seemed no matter how many I picked they never ran out. Her bug house was filled with the purple and yellow blooms and the gentle fragrance of spring. I hope you can finish the planting. You will be happy you did!
Thank you for a wonderful and relaxing video :) The little coal tit taking his time trying out the bird feeder, and your words on change, really resonated with me. I hope you have a lovely week!
Learning to be okay with an unchecked task box is so rewarding in letting go. I feel like I am spending my days doing autumn cleaning. I call it getting winter ready. I find I am more inclined to do this opposed to a spring clean. Makes more sense to me since we effectively hibernate to one degree or another.
I’m the exact same. I clean more in autumn like you said getting ready for hibernation.
Very relaxing to listen to your voice and the gentleness of the video watching you wind down and the bird with the feeder was synchronized with your words about change .. lovely!
I love the thought you shared about not having to get it all done. Just do a little bit and you can come back to it. Such a simple thought yet so profound.
Your videos are healing by itself , your voice is calm & soothing . I m from India & It is lovely to see lord Krishna ‘s postcard looming in the background. So did you come here & were influenced by him . Your food I noticed has a lot of Indianness in it . Much love ! Would love to hear from you ♥️
I happened upon your channel when I most have needed calm, sweet serenity. Such a blessing!
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"Keep it simple " good motto to live by♡
My favorite part of the evening is a nice long shower before going to bed. Very relaxing after a long working day, so we always do it.
I used to believe that everything should be perfect before I end the day and yet now I have accepted life with grace and sometimes let things be so my mind, body and spirit can enjoy the present moment
Not necessarily having to finish things is indeed so relaxing! My evening routine is homework and studying with the kids, cooking, eating, going outside or when it's too rainy we play board games for an hour or so and then we go go the backyard during spring/summer time and on the sofa during autumn/winter time. Then i do my hobbies with the radio playing in the background.. and a little walk before by myself, then i go to bed and read a few pages and fall asleep while meditating. ❤️
I love your videos so much! They are like a quick pill of coziness and hygge-ness :). Whenever I feel the need to reset I play one of your videos and I immediately find myself calmer and more relaxed! I like this video format very much... the filming angle, the soothing voice on the background, the environmental sounds in the daily activities... Everything is perfect!
Nice to be a little more relaxed about finishing things
You so inspire me to slow down my pace and seek to not miss the little joys. Thank you for opening my mind to the gentle and quiet treasures all around me. ❤️
when everything is just going fast and it is tiring and frustrating .... ur videos work like some peace .....and every thing calms down.
Since subscribing to your channel my life and the way I live has improved so much I use many of your tips as a way of life now thank you for all you do 🌷💜
A lovely video, as always 🍂 I love watching birds, I’ve got my chickens and all the wild birds to watch, it becomes like a meditation. Your video reminded me to take more time to ”do nothing”, to make space for calm and give myself a possibility to finish my thoughts.
So true. Time to finish our thoughts. 🍂🍂🍂
Absolutely lovely. Having the priorities, exactly, so good to hear this. I also leave dishes overnight sometimes, giving myself a break. Such a refreshing channel, thank you dear Niamh!
You give me so much peace to my soul. And yes I love getting my bed ready. Something new is not watching t at bed time it’s wonderful feeling your brain is not in stress. Thank you for such peaceful videos in these crazy times we are all living.🍁😘
I like to cook n listen to audiobooks n walk n might watch some news or little tv .. n then do my before sleep self care like face care n hands n foot cream n combing hair n might take shower if it’s very hot day ( I live in tropics ) or change clothes after quick wipe . I love to light a few candles here n there in the home .. I might make some family calls too .
The changing of seasons always gives me pause to think...slow down...and enjoy the moments. I tend to need a reset every so often and the change of seasons gives me permission I guess. I'm lucky enough to live in Canada which celebrates each of it seasons...the fall here has the clocks going back to try to gently squeeze a few more moments of sunlight before our long dark winter comes and visits us for many months to come.... I enjoy candle light and oil lamps...tea at night and a warm cozy bed with my window slightly ajar to allow the faint rustle of leaves and the almost spicy scents of the crisp fall air to fill my room. I love all the season's, they each offer a gift of their own.
Beautiful said. X
Such a beautiful video. I feel like I have lost my slow rhythm recently but your videos always remind me of where I need to be. Thank you. 😘✨
I’ve also been trying to be a bit more relaxed about my routines. Everything doesn’t have to be perfect! And you may need different things on different evenings. Love this 💛
Totally! 🍄
I love autumn, the scent, the slight humidity, the cooler temperatures and the colours (oh my gosh, the colours of the leaves in autumn...) but I wish days were as long as in summer all year. I hate for winter to get dark at 6pm, it is so sad...
My mum is the same. Hates to see it get dark. Whereas I love to hibernate :-)
Hello , thank you for the beautiful moment with you , in France it's also Autumn since 2 days , I pick up some buckeye for my laundry , i did a big soupe with the last courgettes and some tomato sauce and I brought in the green ones and I wrapped them in kraft paper .It's Autumn ..............
Your videos are so soothing on Sundays, especially in these weird times when everyone is high-strung and anxious. Autumn is my favourite season where I become most creative and I can't wait to get stuck into some seasonal projects
I love slow evening routines with candles. I like to give my feet a good wash before bed and massage them with oil. I always make time for my evening skin care routine or put a facial mask before bed. I love these videos and the simple life style tips. Thanks so much,
I'm excited to continue my venture into your lifestyle and videos. Your philosophy is very similar to my own as I start my 70th year. I suppose my favorite quote of the moment is, the world is too much with us. I am finding peacefulness and serenity in my own little cottage on a lake 26 mi from town
Having an slow evening routine, allows me to relax, unwind, and prepare myself mentally and physically for a productive tomorrow and amazing night sleep 🍂🍵📚😴 Thank you Niamh ❤️
Yes so beneficial. The following day is always much easier when I have a relaxing evening routine the day before 🧶🍄🍁🐌
After I've eaten dinner and (sometimes) washed the dishes, I like to do my exercises while watch relaxing shows on TH-cam, such as your Fairyland Cottage. If I'm really tired I skipped my exercises and just listen to music while reading a book. Afterwards I generally tuck into bed early and continue reading until I'm ready to fall asleep.Thanks for sharing your own evening routine. Happy Autumn Equinox! :o)
i loved this video so much especially the part when you drew parallel to change and how we all take time to get ready to accept CHANGE..love from dubai
Ah thanks! Love to you in Dubai
Thank you for this little moment of chill-mode 😁 you send so much calm and cozy feelings with your gentle voice. I like to watch the birds in my garden as well, and every evening i write my to dos for the next day. And I like the days when it gets dark and cozy so much more, than the hot and log summer days!
currently working on my duel irish american citizenship and working on studying abroad in Galway near my family :-) i miss those windy green hills
Ah fantastic.. Best of luck.. Let us know how it goes!
I've got into a bit of a rut. However, your well balanced advice makes a lot of sense, and helps me to see an easier way to live. Thank you. I am grateful! xx
gaynor lashley ah glad they help you. Be kind to yourself in the rut. Sending you love and hugs from Ireland xxx
I love the change of seasons, even here in Sydney, I feel like I can actually feel the world turning and changing. And love the cool respite from our brutal heat in summer.
Love your calming videos!
I hear yah Niamh. I used to beat myself up years ago about not getting things finished and would come back to them - whenever. The evening surely are drawing in, there's a chill in the air up here on the Armagh/Monaghan border. I'm just from a forest walk and now it's time to chill and relax. Lovely video and look forward to the next one, enjoy your week.
Ah thanks Mel, yeah you can feel the chill can’t you! Wrapped up warm forest walks and soups are on the cards. X
@@FairylandCottage definitely and tonight seemed to get dark just like that (snaps fingers, lol). Have you ever made coriander and carrot soup? it's nice, warm and hearty.
You are so lovely. Beautiful voice, images, so relaxing
Well thank you for saying.
I SO needed to hear this just now. I adore all of your content and have watched every one of your videos over the last few months. They have become a part of my wind down routine in the evening. Thank you so much for your wonderful videos. You are one of my all time favourite channels. Sending love from the forests of Tasmania to you and to all who read these words (HUGS) x
Wow that scene when the bird flew in is killing me! in Thailand, it's still raining but the day is getting shorter. Thank you for a great video!
Hi Niamh, I loved how you used the bird getting acquainted with the new feeder as a metaphor for slowly adjusting to change in our own time. It's poetic. xo, Enza
Ah thanks Enza! He inspired me so much the little bird :-) x
Have to have a warm shower and wash with my lavender soap. I’ve just started drinking chamomile tea and I do a crossword puzzle before bed!
Question? Do you ever force start any bulbs? Would love to see a video on that if you do!
Ohh sounds relaxing!
I have never force started bulbs. Didn’t know you could do that!
Your videos are inspirational! They are helping me to slow down and savor each moment. Thank you 🙏🏽
So...your writng a book? How exciting! A brief synopsis perhaps. That's wonderful!
I do, by choice, “have to” make my bed every morning. I could never leave it unmade, it’s just out of character for me and likewise, I also enjoy pulling back the covers nice and neatly in the evenings, making it inviting for me to climb into.
Your videos are so relaxing, I love to watch one before I start getting ready for bedtime. It seems to put me in the right frame of mind to drift off to sleep. Thank you.
Thank you Niamh. I miss Ireland and your videos are one of my ways of touching base with my beautiful homeland. I am really looking forward to reading your book. All the best, Rebecca xx
Ah isn’t that nice Rebecca that you feel closer to Ireland from the videos. Thank you also for the book support. Im really looking forward to releasing.
A book??? How exciting! I do so hope this will be an audible! I love listening to your videos and the relaxation they bring. I am blind so I just listen and I find it so relaxing. This is also why I hope the book will be on Audible. Yes I do so love to get my bed and bedroom ready for retiring for the night.I’ve always said that the best part of the day is getting ready and climbing into bed.
Ah yes I’m doing both ebook and audio together! Excited and nervous all at the same time.
Fairyland Cottage yay! That makes me feel happy! I can’t wait to get it!
I almost have the same evening routine. Love Candlelight in the evening and reading in a book in bed and go early to sleep and get up early. I love to sleep. I need a lot of sleep otherwise i don't function well.
my favorite video of you 🌄 so relaxing and calming... this little bird really moved me, thank you