Usually, I watch RU-vid videos while creating myself, so I like a video and move on. But now I put my pencil down as I wanted to say, thank you. It was a very good video, with great spirit and tips. And yes, I would love to hear and see more videos like this, I do not think you're rambling, you have a lovely voice and good thoughts to share. Bits of wisdom and self-reflection that make others think is never a bad thing. So I say, get rid of the timer next time haha!
Lovely tips, Frederike! Love the use of imagery as you explained the tips and it's so important to stay true to yourself and not compare yourself to others. The art one creates shouldn't be the same as the next person. Someone once said to me that the painting that doesn't sell doesn't mean it's bad, it just hasn't been found by the person who loves it yet. Hope you & your partner and the doggies are having a great week!
A nice chat Frederike (the Y) it’s the thing that keeps you going and indeed got you going in the first place so cool you found out this truth too 😊👌🏻 Also it’s so important to allow yourself the space to do what you love (at least equally with other things) that’s a good point you made too 👍 Enjoyed as always 🙏🏼 Best wishes Simon 🤠👍
Great and interesting reflection ! Indeed creativity may not be 'killed' by techniques there must always be a lot of space for our spontaneity and staying true to ourselves no matter what other people find of our artwork , thàt's important too . Living life as it feels the most comfortable to ourself that's an achievement in itself 😉. I wish you beautiful days now nature is at its best and the days are longer 🍀ps your doggies look so cuddly 🥰
Thank you so much Debora, and yes you're absolutely right! Managing to live in tune with our inner worlds is the greatest victory 👸🤸♀️ Your comments always make my day! I hope you're experiencing beautiful summer days in your garden art studio and that you feel inspired. The puppies would've loved to give you cuddles haha!!🌼🌻
I LOVE you and your personality and the way you share your wisdom 💖 Your English is beautiful. Your wanderings are amazing because then so much side wisdom gets picked up along the way. Those tongue tied moments 😂 Thank you.
Ohh haha you make me blush 😊 Thank you, you're very kind and it means so much that you enjoy my videos! You should see all the tounge ties in the clips that dont make it into videos😂😂
Aaaaah haha.... Been there done that. Great advice though. But the thing is, anyone could have told us that long ago. The problem is, most people are stubborn.... we can't learn from other peoples mistake. We have to repeat those same mistakes in order to learn from it. "Seeing is believing" - and until we do, any advice is just words from a crazy old person, haha.... Have a great Sunday my friend. Watching from Shanghai.... Thomas
You're absolutely right. We need to experience it ourselves in order to truly learn. Thank you so much for watching, I appreciate your support and it's lovely to have a friend from Shanhai 🙂
I have nothing days. And they make me miserable but I can only push so hard or it backfires. My CPTSD causes debilitating panic attacks. Been doing EMDR therapy to lessen my symptoms permanently. Been battling this for 13 years since I had the loss of my only safe person 😢. It is hard hard work. But there is hope. ❤
Gosh it's both saddening and a comfort to read from someone battling the same hardships... I feel you, I'm with you and without knowing you I'm still proud of how you're doing!! From your comments it seems to me like you're working really hard and truly standing up for the life you want to live. I started EMDR therapy a few years back but then covid hit and could no longer go to my sessions. Which I'm still upset about today. If it helps any, the sessions I did have seem to help a little more each time. I believe it can be a really freeing and healing treatment. Keep going, keep standing up for yourself bc you have the power to rise from anything that has jurt you. I believe that! And your safe person observes and guides you from above, rooting for you and holding your hand every step of the way. I truly believe that too! Thank you for writing and sharing your experiences with me, I really needed that today ♥️♥️♥️
@@ATravelerOfWorlds you are welcome. Hopefully you can do EMDR again soon. I have to be in EMDR for over a year from so many layers of things. I am glad I was able to help in some way. Stay strong ❤️
CPTSD here 🙋♀️ I am getting a car for the first time in years. I am so scared, not excited but for me to overcome I have to push myself. I can't be a hermit anymore or else i will turn into a hermit forever. 🦀 Stay strong, we can do this. Incredible art too! ❤
Ohhh hello fellow fighter!! Thank you so much for writing to me. And I'm so proud of you for getting a car, that is such a milestone in this healing journey!!! I can very much relate to the fear but also the part of not wanting to be a hermit anymore either. We're getting a car soon too and this year I'm determined to drive and travel a little (for the first time in 10+) years bc i want to experience life. Not be a victim to it anylonger. Thank you for being here, it means so much!!♥️🌻🌼
I am doing EMDR therapy to free me. OCD is what I fight with and CPTSD. Every time a negative thought comes in my therapist says picture a 🛑 STOP sign. I have been fighting and trying it too girl. I get your pain. It's not easy. I do the same as you. 🫂
Thank you for just being yourself, for just letting the video evolve in real time. I enjoyed what you had to share and the way that you shared it giving the watcher a perspective on where you have been and where you want to be ...... here and now. The Essenes moved with the flow of the seasons and you seemed to be tapping in to their approach where one almost becomes the season, Many blessings, I subscribed. I'm 72 and enjoyed finding someone who is vibrating in a natural rhythm which sets off the same in me.
This is the loveliest and most encouraging comment I've received in a long time. Thank you Jude, truly, for writing this to me! It's an honor to know that a wise soul like yours watches my videos and finds meaning in them. I send you all my love and light and gratitude. It means the world that you're here!!
Yes! I am SO glad you decided to show your painting. I feel like I just witnessed a true moment of growth in you. I can definitely relate to the feelings of doubt and shame when it comes to finished pieces of art. It can feel so deeply discouraging when you've spent countless hours pouring your heart and soul into something, only for it not to reflect what we had originally envisioned. I know that we are meant to share our gifts with the world, and even when we may not like what we have made, it might mean the world to somebody else! Your painting is so lovely! I can't wait to see how your art shifts and transforms moving forward. Keep painting! Even when you feel "what is the point". Keep painting! And one day you will be so immersed in the process that you will step back and be truly AMAZED at your creation - almost like it created itself, and you were just a bystander :) Really enjoyed this video. Thank you for pouring yourself into your creations. They are a gift to the world <3
Ohhhh thank you Kristen for this heartwarming comment!! You are so kind and your words encourage me so much. Thank you for writing this to me! It's also a comfort when someone understands the different struggles of being an artist. It can feel like such a lonely road sometimes but then you write me this comment and I'm once again reminded that art is a universal language and so is the process of making it. I hope you and your family are well, and that your creative energies are flowing🌼 I truly appreciate you!🥰
We are our own worst critics. I am an artist too so I understand the angst but your painting is so beautiful and it inspires the feeling of this woman is having a moment of bliss and release. Joy! I love it!! You did such a wonderful job!
Yes, we are indeed. And it's comforting to hear that I'm not alone in that. Thank you so, so much for your lovely words on the painting. You gave me the confidence boost I needed to see it for what it is, and not be so hard on myself. You describe her expression exactly like I'd intended her to look. So for you to see it and feel it means the absolute world! Thank you!! And thank you for writing to me, it brought sunshine into my day. I send you all the creative and joyful energies for your own art!!🤗☀
First of all, the red dress looks stunning on you! That is your color! ❤ Your garden is sooo gorgeous! I Love the flowers you picked out (though that is incredibly expensive!). Ah I am envious of the nature and open space around you! Thank you for sharing that beauty in your videos! 😍 🌸🌱✨️ When you said that your painting was beautiful but not at all what you had envisioned... isn't that just the perfect metaphor for life itself?! 💛 I just found that to be profound. And I must say it is beautiful!! I do not paint but I can see it is a journey, like any creative endeavor and no doubt it is the process of the creation that impacts you most (not just the finished product/destination). I am in awe of your imagination, creativity and follow through Frederike! Not just in painting + drawing but in everything you share here! Big hugs friend!! 💕
Ohhh Kristen, this is the most heartwarming comment. Thank you!! Yes my garden is incredible during the summer. My peonies are starting to bloom and I wish I could just take you here for a few days and embrace you with this place's peace, beauty, love and tranquility. I absolutely love what you said about the perfect metaphor for life. You're right, it really is! And it shifted something in me when I read it. You're very wise Kristen. I mean it. Your words and support mean so much; every comment is like receiving the biggest, most comforting hug! I received your email and will answer soon. I keep you and your mom in my thoughts and in my heart! All the love and biggest hugs from me and the puppies ❤🤗☀🌟💕
haha thank you so much my dear Elena! Your comments always make me so happy! I hope you're exam went well and that you have a beautiful summer planned for yourself. Big hugs!! ☀❤
Hello Frederike! I enjoyed seeing these very enjoyable-looking days and hearing how the backyard bursts into life with spring. Nostalgia is such a wonderful feeling, and even seeing the passage of time over the year is wonderful, too, with the spring flowers and time spent with loved ones. Hope you have a great week.
Hello Donna! Yes, it's pure magic here now (apart from all the rain we've had for almost two weeks haha) I can't describe it in any other way than beautiful nostalgia. it's indeed a wonderful feeling and truly helps me appreciate every moment. I hope you're having a wonderful week too, your words and visits here mean so much!
Your garden 🪴 is amazing in the sun Frederike a perfect setting for the BBQ (looked delicious by the way 👌🏻) You picked some amazing flowers I liked the black eyed Susie too (have you ever thought of growing flowers and veg for that matter from seed ??) It was good to see your rhododendrons doing great too🤩 A fab vlog this uplifting 🙏🏼 Best wishes Simon 🤠👍 Oh by the way your painting was amazing 👌🏻😊
Hi Simon! It's beautiful, isn't it? I feel so blessed to live here and be able to witness the beauty of nature over here. Ohh black eyed Susie, I like its name way better in English than in Norwegian haha we grow a few things but I haven't tried flowers yet. I will try that if not this year, then the next! You're very kind and I appreciate your comments so much, truly. Hope you and your family are doing great! Best wishes to you all☀
It's lovely to hear from you, Robbie! You comments always bring a huge smile to my face. It's truly encouraging to hear that you see progress and that you enjoy my creations. I Hope you're doing well and that you're still drawing your amazing pieces! Wishing you all the best! - Frederike
You captured so beautifully the inner and outer feeling and scenery of Spring , the landscape looks so green now , oh yes and those flowers smelling so well aren’t that Seringen ? You finished your large painting that’s great and out of the things you don’t t like or imagined otherwise , you will grow and learn and continue to make more paintings , no one is judging you but I know it is easier said than done to let that thought go . Feeling nostalgic is a beautiful way of live your life the fullest , maybe not the most easy way but see it as a positive skill to notice every tiny moment in live 🍀 Due to our bad weather I need still to buy my flowers to fill the pots but for now I am enjoying a little holiday on a tiny Greek,Island that is so quiet and peaceful. Btw ,what a beautiful red dress 👌and the dogs are so so adorable , let them guide you how peaceful without expectations we should live 😉 Enjoy your next painting process and inhale the energy of this beautiful saison , I join you 😇💐
Thank you so much!! It's pure magic in my garden now!! I do have Seringen as well, but I believe this is something else. They smell equally heavenly!! You're absolutely right about the painting and the process. Even though I'm not too pleased with this one, it'll guide me and teach me to make better art in the future. I just need to get better at accepting that process haha ohhh I hope you're enjoying life to the fullest on this beautiful island! It must be very inspiring and peaceful to be there. I join you in my thoughts over there, escaping the horrible weather we've had there for the last two weeks😅 I truly appreciate your lovely words and the time you take to watch my videos. It means so much! Enjoy your holiday. The puppies and I send big hugs!! ❤🤗
I am proud of you for finishing it! Honestly, I think we need to just make the art and then... let it go. You can get to the point where you see it and almost don't remember you did it. It's like you're looking at something made by someone else. It's a personal/emotional detachment. I used to not be able to listen to recordings of myself doing vocal lessons, rehearsing songs, or performing songs on a stage. Now I am to the point where I don't really think about it anymore. I can listen to old recordings and it's almost like listening to somebody else. In my rational mind, I know that's me. But let's say someone played a recording of me and didn't tell me who it was. I likely wouldn't even recognize it! At least, not right off. Singing is a gift I have from Jesus Christ. (Or had. I haven't sung in a long time. But that's a whole other story.) He gave me the gift. I worked hard to make it the best it could be. Not that I've arrived. I still have tons of room for improvement. But, ultimately, I sing for Him. Not for other people. Not even for myself. I sing for Him, and then I let it go do whatever it's going to do in the world. I'm not saying this is easy. I'm not saying I have mastered this. Not at all. I think it's a lifelong process. But it does get easier the more times you do it.
Hi Yesica! It's always so lovely and insightful to read your comments. You wisdom inspires me! I love what you say about emotional and personal detachment from what we create. I do like to believe that as I create, I channel Gods light through it. That I'm creating through Him. I think that's why I'm a little upset with this painting, because I don't feel the connection as deeply as I often do when finishing a piece. But I'm trying to tell myself that it became what it was meant to be. Maybe I can't see it now, or maybe this painting will inspire a painting that WILL give me the feeling. But this painting is no less part of the process and the journey. I love the way you talk about your singing and it saddens me to hear that you haven't done it in a while. I don't know much, but I do know that if someone's been given a gift or a passion, then that's an important part of their purpose existing here in this life. So I deeply hope that you find the strength to pick up your singing again in the near future. You're obviously meant to do it and God will guide you to become the best you can be. And rejoice in the beautiful music you'll create simultaneously.
@@ATravelerOfWorlds Thanks, I appreciate it. I've found some vocal exercise videos here on RU-vid and I am trying to do them each day. I am marking it down. Most are very short, about 5 minutes. But... it's a start.
I totally 'get' what you're saying about nostalgia not only for the past, but for the present too. Regarding artwork - it very often happens in my experience that if I actually don't look at it for a bit of time, then see it with fresh eyes, it looks fine because I'm appreciating it for Itself, not in comparison with what I was aiming for. Yes, rewiring 20 years of conditioned thinking, (even if one did most of the conditioning oneself 😏) is tough. I'm 56 and trying to rewire 50 years of fear-based thinking, and the thing is, it probably isn't possible for me now. In steps Acceptance and Self-awareness (I'll see how that goes 😂).
Hi Donna! It's so comforting when something 'gets' it, thank you for saying that! And you're absolutely right. Maybe I just need to put the painting away for a while, I'm indeed comparing it to both my own vision but also the quality of other people's art at the moment. And that is NOT a good idea haha I think it's possible for you to so-called ''reprogram'' yourself. I believe that good and conscious rewiring and conditioning can be way more powerful than subconscious negative conditioning. Like you say yourself; self-awareness, acceptance and love is key. And I think and hope you'll be surprised at how powerful and beautiful it can be to walk this path. I think you'll be making way more progress than you might believe yourself right now. The will to change and get better shines brighter than any negativity, no matter how long it's been there. (But these are just my opinions ofc..) I'm so grateful for your comment and your wise words! I send you big hugs and all my love! ☀🤗
'Nothing days, 'stuck in freeze mode'... this is the first time I've heard anyone really describe something I've struggled with at times in my life (the past few days being one of those times). It's taken me till I'm 56 to have this explained to me by a gentle soul, probably more than young enough to be my daughter! You have a wisdom I couldn't have dreamt of at your age. This must be evolution 😃. Thank you for sharing all this, and thank goodness I am Not my thoughts 🤗. Bless you, and I shall now subscribe 😊
Oh gosh, thank you for your words!! Truly! You have no idea how much it means when someone resonates and finds meaning in the things I talk about. And thank you deeply for saying all these beautiful things, I'm blushing haha it means the absolute world to have you here! I send you all my healing energies and love, and I hope you're nothing days have subsided since you wrote to me❤️☀️
I love this so much I've watched it twice! 😍 I could feel the peace you were talking about through the video. ✨️ Yes, living with intention! That is what I wish to do! 😊💕 It is nice to live slowly and also sometimes grand adventures are exhilarating.. But you have made such a great point that the all encompassing goal is to live with intention. Thank you for continuing to share your beautiful heart and light! I always look forward to your videos Frederike! 💛
Ohhh thank you Kristen!! You always put such a huge smile on my face with your comments. Your support is such and encouragement to keep going❤️ I'm so happy you resonated with the topic of living with intention, my heart feels comforted and I feel less alone💕☀️
I’m commenting at the beginning of this vid, which may not be a good idea, but the title strikes me in a tender spot. I am, also, healing through my art. I want to make my art for me. When I follow another line of reasoning and try to mold my art to the whims of other people, I’m lost. I want to follow the quirks and whims of me! lol. Selfish enough? I sometimes have to force myself to believe I should take myself seriously and self advocate for my art. But you said it absolutely does have meaning and to others, too. So, I’m just dropping a note to say, you touched me. I’ll be following you on RU-vid. Rock on, my sister! 😊
What an beautiful comment, thank you so, so much for writing to me!! It makes my heart sing and I feel so comforted when someone resonates and is on this healing journey as well. Isn't art and creation supposed to be a bit of a ''selfish'' journey? It should be for ourselves first, what it brings us and how it helps us. Creating for others comes second, in my opinion😅🙈 so please do continue to make it for yourself and find joy and healing in all the corners and small moments of it!! You encourage me to do the same❤️ I'm so grateful that you're here and so happy that your wrote it me!! Please keep creating exactly how and what you want, this way you allow others to do it too✨☀️💕
Hellooooo my gorgeous one…. 😊💝 I had some time to check in and watch a video :) you are such a gorgeous heart…. Love hearing your journey! I don’t know much about rhododendron plants but I do hope it makes it!! Lovely to see the puppies too ❤️🐶 keep enjoying that swing and sunshine dear one…… sending you so much love 🌻💐🐝💝 xx
Ohhh hello Anita!!! How are you?? It's lovely to hear from you, I still think of you often and send my prayers and love when I do! I'm happy to say that the rhododendron bushes are blooming and luckily not dead haha just a little beat up after this winter. Thank you so much for stopping by!! I hope you and your beautiful family are well and that your farm is thriving!! All my love right back to you ❤🤗☀🌺🌻💕
I feel the same way, at this time of my life journey. What a process/ journey it has been. So many health issues are limiting me now, that I am finally forced to recognize and let go of so much. I am of course still in process. I am an introverted highly sensitive soul who is also deeply burned out to injury, from the pace of the world. I've a keen longing for serenity, quiet, stillness, nature, and simplicity. I am trying to find adaptive ways to be able to make art, to do what I've put aside for too long as I was responsibly taking care of others, bills, etc.. Now is the time, and yet it is also time to slow, time to free myself of so much, hold my loved ones tight as often as I can, and enjoy also seeing them fly. I was bold and shaved my head recently, and have found a new freedom I finally am strong enough to enjoy. (Had very long hair for a long time.) So much rediscovery of who I am and thought I'd be by now, as well as acceptance and letting go. Embracing what is new, ahead, making these my best years, being kinder to myself, allowing myself to just be. Stepping away from the competition, accepting myself and whatever I can physically now do, however slow, however little it may be, being forever grateful for my life and this vessel of a body I was given, that works so hard for me, despite the pain/struggle. Being patient with my body and mind and with my new reality has taken over a year to begin adjusting to, but there has been so much beauty in it, also. What a wonderful video. Thank you for sharing it. Sounds like we could be good friends. Take great care of yourself, amd be kind to yourself. Honor what you need. You are very wise. What is most important is really quite simple. Being really present to appreciate every fleeting moment is hard to do sometimes aside rising costs, responsibilities, family. It goes fast. Trying to be intentionally present as much as possible, is to deeply appreciate living. Be well! All my best to you, sweet gentle soul! -Jennifer
Hello Jennifer! Thank you so, so much for writing to me. My heart is full after reading it. I resonate with many things you describe - rediscovery, acceptance, who I’d thought I’d be by now and finding peace with all of it… - I believe we create visions of ourselves from an early age, all those hopes and dreams and plans, but society gets in the way and easily distracts us and discourages us from reaching our true potential and the things that truly bring us fulfillment. It both saddens me and brings me joy to read about your journey. It may have taken you more time than you’d hoped to reach this path that aligns with who you are, but you’re here now. And, it sounds like you’re finally stepping into your gentle, creative power, unlocking it in a way. Your body may give you struggles but I’m sure that as you continue this journey, the peace, stillness, love and simplicity you now surround yourself with, will translate into health, peace and balance within your body as well. Just from these few sentences, you seem like an incredible strong, loving, beautiful, creative person. I wish I could know you in real life, I really think we could’ve been good friends as well. And honestly, I crave authentic human connection. So, thank you again for sharing your thoughts and life with me. It gives me the courage to keep going as I do and allowing myself to be who I am. I will take your wisdom with me. I send you all my healing, loving and creative energies! All my very best to you as well Jennifer, I’m truly grateful that you wrote to me! <3
