A Year in the Wilderness | Off Grid and Self Reliant in a Log Cabin 

I really admire you and your wife, especially in this difficult time. I'm in the process of convincing my husband, wish me luck.

Your beautiful Cali chasing the snow still make me smile and laugh! 👍😍🐕

My Self Reliance Your very valued in this world

That was such a beautiful video James. So glad your wife is at the cabin with you enjoying all that peace and beauty. Thanks so much for sharing it with us.

Watching you here in my livingroom in Holland, where people are told by the government to stay home as much as possible because of the Coronavirus, (as almost all over the world) your life seems pretty amazing right about now....your reality couldn’t be further away from mine. Weird times we live in. Stay happy and healthy!

Brave too!

@@ITSMEAGAIN1 Survival does things half assed to get by! Intelligence thinks it out plans with enough forsight to go 30 years down road and say, "Will I be pleased with the quality and livability of my place , or how about my daughter's or grandchildren? Everything he does is quality and intelligently thought out! He knows it will age into an antique home , For hi s girls & grandkids, not rot into a wood pile of mediocrity!

@@ITSMEAGAIN1 Of course it's intelligence and not all instincts. Are you so hard-pushed to give recognition to what is so obvious?

@@patriciabarnes7034 Its because he's a man, and she is a Karen.

Hi is intelligent and he is strong. He is able to carry so big trees.. not so many can...

LOL. Most of us could not even start a fire.

@@bluejackscanada Speak for yourself. 😆

Amen to that

I for one definitely would however I'm prohibited from doing so since my state has enacted orders which shut down state forests. Can't go hiking, camping, or mountain biking like I used to in the beforefore times

I am here

good for you man. I wish for your a speedy recovery and good health

What a beautifully well lived life!

We’re is your Dog ??? 59:00

Parece que el tenia laperra adieta por que el come ycome y a ella no le daba nada solo unaprobadita yya

Dog is beutiful gorgeous and love nature of her God bless .

Excellent gorgeous beautiful work peace .

I read that comment and the dog popped up not wagging her tale weirdly enough hah but listening for intruders... She’s a very nice very happy lab

@@melindaashker1098 Always remember to repent of your sins (sin is transgression of YAHUAH’S LAW: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, & Deuteronomy) And Have Belief On YAHUSHA HAMASHYACH. HE Died and Rose three days later so that you can be forgiven of your sins! HE Loves you! Come to HIM!🙂🙂

friend what are you talking about. That has nothing to do with what she said

Marc, We are all in trouble, its hitting us in increments. I live in Michigan the problems are beginning to close in. We aren't locked down yet, but I think it is coming. These are troubled times.

Marc, 4whatever is worth. This has been a major burp, but life will go on. Yes, there will be an economic impact but we will recover. I'm glad we left the big city 🏙 if you haven't done so, perhaps this is something you should seriously consider. Whether ur married or single, cities are no place to be when SHTF. I'm not a prepper but live outside the big city. Use your resources wisely, keep ur head about and simplify ur life. Also, disengage from news outlets for a while. Go to a 🏞 or to a quiet trail and breathe.. ♡

@@linak7155 Everybody keep your head down, but chin up. This, too, shall pass...

Do something to keep occupied...look for open university courses, for example. Watch videos and learn something you’ve always been curious about. I read a post somewhere from a person living in an apartment building....the residents are cooking large meals and having group meals, getting acquainted. They posted in the lobby area things that they have extra of, and things that are needed. Someone bought a 40lb bag of rice and offered to share. Offer to fix things for neighbors, lead a group to start window gardens using empty jars and cans...sweet potatoes are great for that! Start a compost bin for foods. And connect to your friends and family via Skype or something if you can’t get together.

@@ronnie-being-ronnie I love that!!💞 Focusing on being proactive, serving others...

I agree .. amazing. Will watch again .. and .. again❤

@@ITSMEAGAIN1 ĺĺ

@@ITSMEAGAIN1 ĺĺ

@@ITSMEAGAIN1 Covid is a diabolical lie perpetrated by the Nazi factions in our govt. I am very serious.

Well there will always be problems. the guy must be having problems or worries like if he will come back home alive. Anything can happen

@@derindawalker9849 tell that to all the people that have lost a loved one. I just lost my husband a month ago and I spent 3 weeks in the hospital holding on to my life how dare you perpetuate a lie like this.

This is how everyone is supposed to be living. We've just forgotten that.

Hank Jones Interesting isn't it? I too made some decisions earlier, and find they are the right ones.

Trev0r98 Really am unnecessary comment.

@@Trev0r98 and yet ANOTHER unnecessary comment... you live in a peanut gallery?

TrevOr98 - You are the reason your parents fought all the time.

Doesn't sound weird at all

Likewise. Beautiful comment and well said!

amen

Nothing weird about appreciating nature and understanding how to coexist with it :)

Self-reliance? Sorry I do not see any self-reliance in these video's. Just a boomer with an identity crisis :(

Joe Heid AWWW, OH NOW I KNOW YOUR NAME MR JAMES, THIS IS MARIA REYY

THIS IS MARIA REYES

Isso é a melhor quarentena,covid-19 aí não foi convidado nem tentou ir.

@@mannyreyes1393 WHY ARE WE YELLING??

Nameless It wasn’t my husband, that said that it was his wife. The blood of Jesus Christ OVER YOU

I, Carol, am NOT a troll!

I am indignant. BUT Mr. James left a heart of like! That makes my day! Week! Month!

Carol, VERY WELL STATED! I wish more individuals would understand this basic concept of life. Thank-you!

@@carolmathis6084 hbcu Gregy/ mlm 11¹++qqhi hi hi

:) thanks

He does a great job that's for sure! Multi-talented.

Well said.

Plus movie star handsome! His wife is a blessed woman.

Not to mention, good at entertaining us lot.

It's the sort of relaxation that comes of hard daily work and a huge ability to self motivate. His muscles, his sinews, his sweat equity, his mind, and his character willed that homestead into existence. It's like a chronological archive, a 3-D calendar: every nail, every shingle, every object placed, represent exact moments in the man's life. All we have is time, they say, and he has devoted several years of his time on earth to a monument of free will: to one's limited existence in space and time. Lofty stuff, but I guess that'll relax a person.

Me too

@@timothyjones8921 Your gift of perception is precisely accurate. That coupled with your ability to translate your observations into meaningful words opens a window that allows those interested to get a glimpse of a brilliant mind at work.

beats call of duty on the xbox doesn’t it.

WoW 16 and inspired,Thinking about rethinking your life this is incredible so very cool ,Big thumbs up to the "My self Reliance page".

It’s Shawn, James is his surname.

@@mishmash9116 Thanks!

Me: I've been watching this video with no speaking for two hours. My wife: Then why is the volume so loud? Me: Because the sounds of frying fish, wind through the trees, rain, a waterfall and a flowing river all transition seamlessly.

I hope the Lord Jesus Christ lead and guide you. Be well!

"You are not alone..." ;) Greatings from Poland! :)

Amen 🙏🏼 All glory and praise our lord Jesus Christ 🤗👍🏼🙏🏼😊

@@alonzogodschosenwarrioroa1716 I thank God that he place me in Texas.

😊😊😊😊

😊

I cant see myself ever living like that, but it sounds nice

I came across your comment by chance and I want you to know that I’m going to earnestly pray that the chains of your addiction be broken, so you can have a life that you can enjoy instead of one that controls you and bounds you from enjoying the simple things in life. You deserve to be free and I know the one that can help you overcome. Hang in there, it will get better.

@Gigi-py6he I sincerely thank you for the kind words and the prayers. Growing up, I was always "against" God and faith in general, but I have several friends and family members who have beaten their addictions through faith and prayer, so that has to mean something. The older I get, the more I begin to believe that maybe my life got so off track was because of my lack of religion and contact with Jesus and God. I've been trying to pray each night, I'm not so good at it and I do sometimes find myself losing hope at times but I push those thoughts to the back of my mind and continue to talk with God. I hope many great things come your way. These days, it's getting harder and harder to find genuinely nice people out there, but you are certainly an exception. Have a blessed day and thank you again

I quit at 30. You can too 👍

One of my best friends in this whole entire world ….. is no longer here because fentanyl!!!!! Did he believe in god ….NOPE, it would be amazing if you did but not or will it ever be my place to judge , i will definitely pray for you, but im not going to sit here and give you a pity party or tellyou everything is going to be alright , you have to decide that , i can just tell you opoids , are the worst thing in this world ever invented is it your fault dumb ass scientist and doctors invented something that yes it would help with pain, but yet cause addictions and manny many deaths , once again not blaming anyone or judging anybody, because i love everyone !!!!!! I just want youto know the pain i feel that i will never seehis face again , his smile , his voice , his smart ass remarks and excuse my language , you may not think that there is that one person that it will absolutely rip there soul inhalf to lose you!!!!!!!!!! If this reminds you of your dad , push yourself, be hard , i mean have some one push youif you detox , not to sure how safe it is detoxing off that so i would do my research , and get out there and build something reminding yourself your , your fathers son …… so not only will that remind you of what he did , does ( unsure past, present ) and you can be like damn look what i built , your also prob going to mess up like a million times (and guess what that means your human ) so like said i do dont push religion , its there if you believe , its all about faith , praying i dont think anyone ever is amazing at it , who cares if you want to talk to god , just say how you feel, you can tell him hey i dont really understand how to tslk to you maybe you can help me with that, help me with my addiction , help me grow into the man i know i can be ( or woman lol idont know u ) either way even if you just write it down in a notebook and take baby steps , to get better , it WILL GET BETTER ! I have been on life support , my family didnt know if i was coming home because i was a dumb ass, but i did get a second chsnce , i do get to see my to amzing beautiful boys grow into men , and i was selffish and depressed and did not even think about those two, during that incident , until right before i got into. An ambulance and thats all i remember a week later i came out of coma , and im telling you, my life has changed i am no longer the selfish ass iused to be , ive always had a huge heart and tried to love everyone , now I DO!!!!! I cannot stand hatefulness , any negativity whatsoever , i am blessed to have the chance to hear the birds see my kids walk , ect i wish and pray for you the best of luck and maybe one day,i could hear from you and you say heythis person saved my life , i could only be so greatful to know i helped someone that much , but to know i at least i poured mysould and experiences out to you , that itried , youare loved !!!!!!!!!!!

Or maybe ill see a response like mine , of not only u living but paying it forward and saving someelses to!!!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

I shared it with my 93 year old grandmother. It makes a nice little gift for any chilly winter day, like Valentine’s Day. 💝

I understand and agree I’m 46 and these videos are very tranquil, something I need in my life , JESUCRISTO ✝️🌟💚BENDIGA

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So happy makes me want to get a dog ASAP

Thank for bringing a few hours of peace to the madness that is going on. So glad there’s common folks who have kept their heads even before the present situation took a life of it’s own, yeah, you rate right up there with a Dr. Bergman SHAWN! Thanks!!!

hahhahahahahahhahahaaaa

@@dazzahiphop9395 ๐

wonderful !

You hit the nail on the head! Good one

“Let's turn those trees into my cabin. That tree is my friend now. There are no mistakes, only happy accidents."

Exactly, it's such a long video, but it's so good to watch

its like a kinda meditation ^_^

Lindo demais esse lugar

merci

My thoughts exactly. I can't stop.

John wilmot, some other person a week later than you has posted word for word the same comment as yours,I'm confused and slightly miffed or alarmed at this ,,can you explain it?,,I cant

Me too.

Word for you, well there you go. Any who , wrote this for my page, so people could watch this.

Love this channel. But dont be foolish - Unless you have the overhead to begin... You need a place to do this, money for beginning and TOOLS to begin. You show me a poor man who has the skill but not the money and I'd be flabbergasted.

​@@jeremycbarnhart2305 prepare to be consistently flabbergasted I guess. I come from poor rural Virginia. I've lived in both Carolinas & West Virginia as well, you'd be surprised what people can do with limited knowledge/tool-sets.. & even crafting our own tools. And these skills are not inherent to the rich, but rather quite the opposite.. Your idea is entirely backwards. Far less rich men who have never had to fight to obtain a basic human necessity understand the ins and outs of wilderness self-sufficiency, and the reasons are obvious. Because they could just pay for it in the city instead. But real poor people? They had to learn how to do this just to survive my guy. Passing down the techniques & information from generation to generation & helping each other in tiny towns with one local market. All of this seems obvious to me, Im not sure why it seems the other way around for you.

@@vinny5638 let the rigging beginning .. Americana lives on ...

Not all.

Hope y’all are still happy and healthy 🥹🙏

I would love to do that in Brazil. Can’t wait to go back.

Your English is just fine!!!

@@sdvidal2121 you're so kind, thanks ☺

😊👍👍👍

The most important thing he has gained for him and his family is the Safety!! Away from this terrible/sad crisis.....

Its a wonderful place to be with the one you love. Tks

Land, sweetie. Land. There are those in Singapore...like me, very capable at building. But do we have land? Best of luck bro - dont give up on dreams ...u too, can build, like Shawn! 🙌

Never too old to learn

Nick I am wishing I learnt the keyboard as it's the future of employment. And land yes is the main factor. I feel like I'm up shit creek without a keyboard or land.

Or do both: there is no need to choose one or the other. It takes some discipline, but it's never too late to learn.

@@upnorthandpersonal 1970's, there was senior man who looks mid 70's in my ESL class who kept forgetting what he had just learned when he turned around. But, he was no quitter even though he kept forgetting and he kept on trying!

She waits patiently for him to throw a little work her way! LOL She's a good doggy!

only 50% for the dog ?? WHAT!!!!!!!!

LOL xx

Who’s hating and what about lol

Literally never seen anyone hating on videos like these.

But don’t forget your family they are number one

Tell him something he doesn't know

Vegans probably dont like this🤣🤣🤣

Tonia Florine THATS WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT

Its never too late for that, but you might wanna also carefull asses the skills, the area and th level you want to go "in to the wild" Shawn here is doing quite advanced style, although its not completely off grid. Many people would be happy with just having a house 1000 yards from the closest neighbor, some go totally off grid, growing food, animals, no electrictiy or modern tools... so theres levels to how to do it.

King Théoden I agree. It will be in Wisconsin as my husband (engineer for a company here also has a plant in WI) has an opportunity to transfer there. We can get a small home on acreage for a fraction of what we are paying for our home here on 1 acre in the woods here in northern mountains of California. We are 48 and 50 and we want a more self sufficient way of life now that we no longer have kids in the home. We used to live in Oregon until 5 years ago and we just don’t want to spend the rest of our lives on the west coast. A new chapter that we’ve dreamt about for all our 30 yrs of marriage 😉

@@ToniaFlorine My husband and I've been married 40 years, now 63 years old. Love being empty-nesters! We live off-grid 10 minutes from Redding, on top of a mountain near Shasta Lake city and Shasta Dam; so close and yet so far from civilization, growing some of our own food. We're also going to be looking into another place to live; and not in far northern California. Not even in California at all. Oregon or Idaho; definitely much more remote. We want to be more self-reliant. We're not house-bound, and will not live in fear.

James Johnson I agree with you while heartedly.. wow you are very close to us! We’ve been empty nesters since 2009... You guys sound so similar to us. Central Oregon will always be our heart. If we don’t move to Wisconsin as we hope.. then at the very least we plan to get back home to Oregon.. possibly Eastern Oregon if we do. Up here on the mountain it’s a little more challenging to grow as much as we would like.. but it’s doable. So nice to know we aren’t the only ones with this mindset. The sooner we all can get out of this State the better! We’ve lived here for almost 6 years now and that’s 6 years too long. I grew up in S Ca and said I’d never come back until my husband career forced us to 😮 But I know God brought us here for a reason and just praying He’ll get us out sooner rather than later. Good luck to you both! And God speed on seeing your dream come to fruition!

Debbie Haynes ..Oh, they are safe.

Believe me I know they are, I lived in that area for over 35 years. I’m now living on top of a very secluded mountain, not off the grid like Shawn, but secluded. 😊👍🏻

I agree, and we won't be able to get enough of Shawn's kind of video's online with the shut-in's, unless Shawn puts them out lol..

@@mountainmamaandherman7206 Sounds wonderful.I am semi secluded in Germany.Bliss.

World going through? Oh you mean the condemic? Y'all aren't still buying into that are you? Where are you?

Lydia McLaughlin HI LYDIA MY NAME IS MARIE

We have have to get through this. Marie

Lydia McLaughlin AWWW THANK YOU Lydia, write me any time, I LIVE IN A APARTMENT THAT HOMELESS PEOPLE LIVE UNDER OUR CARPORT & NEIBOUR TOLD THE LANDLORD THAT I ALWAYS SAY HI, I JUST DON’T WANT TO BE RUDE, SO SERIOUSLY I STOP TALKING TO EVELYN & HER HOMELESS BOYFRIEND, HE STARTED OUT NICE, THEM HE SAID YOU LET YOUR DOG GO, I THOUGHT IT WAS MY HUSBAND I HAVE BAD EYE SIGHT, I DON’T WANT TO TALK TO NO MORE TO THE NEIGHBORS, THATS WHERE I WISH I WAS OUT IN THE BUSH, BYE THIS IS MARIE

Two weeks, more like til fall! Nobody is self quarantine themselves!

Curious how do you know when the fire bans on and do you stop your out side cooking?😀Huntsville Ontario Canada 🍁 ps.may your family stay happy and healthy

Sounds idyllic! I'm in the same boat! I am in at the boonies and "social distancing" has been my default for decades haha.

Never too late to start 🤗🙏🏼👍🏼

GameCast 'n Crew Me Too........ love the snow. Dee from Big Island Hawaii

It's difficult to imagine snow right now....but great to watch.

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Patrick De jesus I’m praying for you PATRICK, PRAY AND READ THE ENTIRE BIBLE, AND READ THE REWARDS THAT JESUS HAS FOR YOU, AND YOU WON’T HAVE TIME TO THINK NEGATIVE, WERE STARTING TOMORROW PATRICK MAYBE WILL GO LIVE ON RU-vid IM MARIA REYES

I'll jump on this as well. I've used this channel to relax for years. It also makes me want to get up and build something. In the end I used my 3D printer to make a small cabin. Small steps right? Not ready to be found under the first log half eaten by Coyotes just yet.

Patrick De jesus Try .....2 Tim. 3:1. But. know this , in the last days. Critical times hard to deal with will be here. Pray to God for Help, he will support you. Satan only has a short time left ..... he is working overtime, on the earth that he is ruling. Better times will come have faith, trust in Jesus, Gods, Son.,,,, he is coming.... it’s Prophecy.

Manny Reyes AMEN

@@mannyreyes1393 sicko

Eu tô. So natureza. Isso que é vida.

@Tracey Wu I hope not!!

I agree. I watch all of his old videos. The newer ones are not as good. It seems he's left the basics of surviving in the wilderness and has constructed a full-blown moder type cabin. Honestly, I wish he'd go back to making videos like this one.

RU-vid has awards.

Indeed!!!!

So this is the man who lives in Bob Ross' paintings.

EXACTLY - I am partly watching - partly working my business as I listen to the soft sounds of 'hard work'!

M LLP L

lol 😂 Amen 🙏🏼🤗👍🏼

tou-che wwholeheartedly ,... he is soothing . Yes a Man for sure , a great way to be .. .

You're very kind. I'm sure he appreciates such a nice compliment. 🇺🇸🙏

I agree 100%. It’s very calming!

I feel the same way. Videos like this are my therapy.. cuz I live in a concrete jungle.. and wish I was 'out there.'

Yes! I totally agree. It’s giving me the benefit of meditation to watch the fabulous content here. It’s very relaxing. It’s just giving me an all around good feeling. I’m dealing with some ferocious anxiety right now myself n I find this soothes my mind. It’s giving me some peace from this bleepin anxiety for sure. High five ✋! I hope you find relief too. 💝🌎💝

There is one thing that bothers me..You will never guess what it is?

Shows how fragile as a species we really are..

It makes me laugh every time I see Calli jumping at the thrown shoveled snow or dirt in your videos.

Hi,Marian you are fine?