Apocalyptic Reality & 5 Big Things I’ve NEVER Done

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With the apocalyptic reality we’re currently living in, I’m sharing my list of 5 big things I’ve never done and will hardly be able to do in my life and what I do instead not to lose the joy of simple living and meaningfulness.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:40 Buying real estate
02:48 Having children
04:39 Doing a transformative retreat
06:30 Getting a master’s degree
08:25 Sponsored segment
10:11 Having a respectful career
12:12 Outro

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@gingermcintosh6545 Год назад

Ana, I disagree. You do not live a quiet, simple, non-impactful life at all. You are very brave and are changing the world every day. You reached out and began a relationship with someone from a different world. You left your country to be with that person, and because of your principles. And, most importantly, you decided to share your experiences on the internet and by doing that, transform all of us. You help me every time you post. You present thought provoking content from a deeply kind and human perspective. In a world where neighbors are enemies, as it is here in the US, you restore my hope in my fellow man. I think you under-estimate the impact you are having and how valuable your efforts are. I bet every person here watches eagerly for your next post, as I do. I bet everyone feels they have made a new friend, as I do. Your choices have brought you to a place where you are benefitting people around the world, and are very important to the work of spreading kindness and empathy. Years ago I was a software engineer for Visa, the credit card company. I worked on projects that benefitted the whole world: the creation of the debit card, making debit cards usable at the grocery store and gas pump. I did important work. And while I feel a quiet sense of satisfaction, I gave up much to be devoted to work. Did it improve my life? Not really. I made a lot of money but much of it was stolen in an investment Ponzi scheme. I’m old now and look back and think I could have been traveling and camping. I could have spent more time with my son. I will never know if I made the right choice. My choices led me here: old, sick, living in isolation, estranged from much if my family. But I still do my best to reach out also, and to have the best impact I can. I think that’s really all we can do; always be mindful that what you do impacts the whole world, like the butterfly effect, and do the vest you can in the moment. Make the choice that moves humanity forwards whenever you can, even if it’s only smiling at a homeless person. Try to love ourselves and others, in all our uniqueness and differences. I would recommend a writer to you Ana: TJ Klune. He has so many wonderful books I hesitate to pick one, but I really enjoyed the Tales of Verania series, and the Green Creek Series. And all of them, really. Hugs and love to you and Brian, and the community here.

@anagoldberg Год назад

Oh, dear Ginger, you didn't tell your story before and thank you so much for doing it now. I'm so touched and sending you much love as always. You have such a beautiful and humble soul 💚 You're so right - we should just be mindful of our impact on this world. Also, please know that your kind words and support are never lost upon me.

@jazziechandra8231 Год назад

Your story is wondrous and touched me a lot, Ginger. Thank you for sharing it here. I don't like for anyone to feel alone, and I am glad you feel close to this community here. I agree with you that Ana's videos do help many a great deal.

@fdoguerrasanles Год назад

You did really big things out of your life, Ana

@Jemawin Год назад

I had my only child at 44, and I am so happy for the joy of my now adult daughter. So you still can, Ana.

@ivyclara9782 Год назад

Anna, maybe you and Brian can adopt in the future when you are more stable. I adopted a child at almost 50 years old and she just turned 18 and is at university. It was one of the best decisions I ever made. Of course, being childless is a perfectly valid lifestyle.

@anagoldberg Год назад

I've been thinking a lot about it and I hope we'll have a chance to do that if we have the means and opportunities. You're an inspiration! Sending much love to you and your child 🌺

@kloewe6069 Год назад

That is so beautiful, thank you for adopting 💗🙏 So many children out there who need homes and families deperately, especially older children!!! I couldn't imagine going into adulthood without a family, they are so crucial for that stage of life... I want to have kids myself, but I also want to adopt older kids as well

@GrayWithMe Год назад

Ana I spent my “fertile” years in relationships with men who didn’t treat me right and at 45 I know I missed my opportunity to be a mother; however, I also know that I will have the opportunity to give life to other pursuits: taking care of animals, creating art, etc. What you do is a real gift. ❤

@meursaultscourtroom8886 Год назад

I think that's the hardest part of "growing up", is realizing that some dreams or plans will never be. But better unrealized dreams then never to have had them. The saddest people are those who have never dreamed. True happiness comes from love of the things that you do have, and you seem to be at that stage. I'm in my 50's and still growing up, many things undone but that's ok.

@ropolito1980 Год назад

I think most of our insecurities come from societal dictate I’m almost 42 and not married or don’t have/want children. I’m also Hispanic. I get pressured from my family and from society that expects me to produce off springs. I look 20 and I hate telling people my age but when they find out, the judgement comes. I hate to tell people my age not because of what I look like. Because of the judgement I will get from people. However, I’m striving to not give a 💩 about what people think of me. It’s my life and why should I live mentally poorly just because I let people’s opinions of me affect me. I’m very worthy! And so is everyone else. You’re not alone Anita. People just suck

@anagoldberg Год назад

I feel you, my friend. I'm encountering lots of judgment every given day because of everything. I'm trying to think that people don't suck, just some of them are better not to interact with at all 😊 I'm sending you lots of love and support, sis 💜

@greenlove8653 Год назад

@@anagoldberg I have learnt that a lot of judgement comes from the following place: nothing makes people angrier than seeing others doing/having/allowing themselves the things they never allowed themselves to do/have, or they were never allowed to do have. And the anger gets even bigger when they see a behaviour or choice in you that they had to murder in themselves.

@gingermcintosh6545 Год назад

I’m so sorry you feel that way Jenny! I think the people here disprove your belief that people suck. Sometimes people are awful; the US is full of angry, awful people. But we also have kind, wonderful loving people. I isolate a lot, especially since Covid, and I just try to choose more carefully. But bever give up hope!

@ropolito1980 Год назад

@@gingermcintosh6545 I don’t appreciate generalizations based on stereo types. People from anywhere could be bad. Saying that people suck doesn’t mean EVERYONE sucks. It’s a comment not a decree. But, thank you? I really didn’t think saying people suck was such a big deal. Anyways. Have a good day

@deliciousfailure2590 Год назад

I am also Hispanic. I am 32 years old but look 20. When I say "32" they immediately ask if i have children or a husband. It stings when that's all that matters to many people. But even though we don't "fit", we are still beautiful....likely, more beautiful.....then many that fit the status quo. I'm with you Jenny....worthy, beautiful, and strong.

@susanweller2121 Год назад

Ana, I don't know if you'll see this comment, but I've wanted to tell you this for months now. Awhile ago you spoke in a video about gratitude I think it was (or spending holidays alone?). You said something along the lines of having a good book to read and a cup of hot cocoa and "already that is a lot." You didn't say that is enough, but a lot. I think about that so much because it is so true. Thank you so much for that.

@anagoldberg Год назад

Dear Susan, thank you for writing this. Your message came at the right time when I needed it so much. My heart is calmer now that I know that the things I say reach the hearts of others, like yours.

@Instrukcija4 Год назад

We're quite similar, Ana. The best decision of my life was... that I DON'T WANT A RESPECTFUL CAREER. It made me free. Thanks, really interesting and calming video. 🙃

@anagoldberg Год назад

I'm so glad to know you've made that decision which felt right for you! It's life-changing indeed. Thank you so much for watching, my friend 💚

@mkmk8150 Год назад

This video may be the most beautiful you've done. It's like one of your collages: blending the painful, the hopeful, the strong, and the weak with a kind of elegance which gives honor to each piece while integrating it into an inspiring whole. Thank you for your ruthless commitment to vulnerability and truth. I love that I can start a new video from you knowing that you will manage both to challenge my spirit and hold it carefully safe at the same time. I trust you and the content you make... as an hsp, that's saying quite a lot.

@anagoldberg Год назад

Oh, my friend, your words wrapped me up in such comfort and care. I can tell you have an artistic, gentle soul. Thank you for being so kind 🌺

@loves2spin2 Год назад

I am sorry you struggle with health issues. Perhaps you have not done those things, some of which you may never do, but that does not matter. You are a loving wife and friend and bless your viewers' lives. I am grateful for your grace and kindness. Never underestimate the value of a life well lived.

@tedallenwolff Год назад

Hi Ana, that was a lovely and insightful talk. Of the things you mentioned, I too am childless. I've never had any regrets about it, but now, at age 71 and feeling more vulnerable, I worry that no one comes to check in on me every so often. I'm still fully autonomous but at some point I will need help with day to day things. It will mean hiring a stranger to come into my house to cook, clean, whatever. I do not look forward to it. Like you, I cobbled together an income from various jobs - playing music for diners in restaurants, working part time in a computer facility, as a janitor, and for a web design company. And like you, in my 20s and early 30s I worked for prestigious companies climbing the corporate ladder to success. Never again!! Sharing your thoughts and feelings like this gives all your readers the invitation to do the same. It is a wonderful and generous gesture Ana.

@anagoldberg Год назад

I understand your worries so well, dear Ted. And your life story is a great support and inspiration for me. Thank you 🌷

@gingermcintosh6545 Год назад

Haha! You can’t rely on children Ted. My son, who grew up in SF in a very diverse environment, is a gun-loving, right wing racist. And proud of it. He would never come to help me. So don’t think you missed anything ir made a mistake. In the other hand, I have a young friend who lives in Hawaii and calls me almost daily to check on me. Find some friends and make a pact to help each other, if you can.

@tedallenwolff Год назад

@@gingermcintosh6545 I hear ya! Good advice

@tmdavidson1478 Год назад

I got a master's degree as a mature adult. I want to walk Hadrian's wall but I will soon be 65. I used to want to live off grid and be self sufficient but now I am happy to not need to live in a senior facility. Hopes and dreams may change over time and because the state of the world. But the moment we are in can be full of wonder if we focus on it and not on a future wish that is not here and may not be possible.

@Samtasticlife37 Год назад

Ana, your videos are so cathartic for daily life. The only items on my bucket list are to finish my BA in psychology and to travel abroad to touch every continent and visit as many Countries as possible. I am on track to achieve my journey if my breath remains strong. While you haven't done some things you may like to, your journey brought you to my world and I am forever grateful. :)

@anagoldberg Год назад

Aww, thank you for kindness as always, dear Samuel! 🌻 I'm keeping fingers crossed that your journey dream will come true soon.

@otterwench Год назад

I am 60 years old. About 15 years ago my arthritis made a wheelchair necessary. Luckily, I had the mindset to take advantage of many chances to do things like white water rafting, climbing rocks, and when I lived in Japan, I hiked in the mountains almost every weekend. I missed my seasonal walks, when I went on solitary hikes at the change of seasons every year. To be honest, I still miss them, but I have learned the essential skill of eventually finding contentment no matter what life throws in my path. Am I always happy? Nope. I use anti depressants to help me exist in my physically limited life. But I am content, with lots of happy days.

@marilynhaverly570 Год назад

I remember reading a book by a nun years ago who pointed out that the choices we make in life mean other options can't be experienced (at least not at the same time.) For instance, those who are coupled miss the joys of being single but experience the pleasures of coupledom. Somehow that seems pertinent (to me anyway) to what you're saying here. It sounds like you're relaxing into the alternatives life is bringing and valuing those experiences for what they give. Also, your thoughtful content always contributes to my sense of well being. I'm still thinking about your recent video highlighting the value of a simple life over one that requires a sacrifice of such a life in order to make money or achieve professional status. I felt supported in my own decision to live that way and I thank you for that!

@anagoldberg Год назад

This idea from the book you mentioned resonates with me a lot. I often think about and how my choices destroy an alternative future. Thank you for sharing and watching, dear Marilyn 💜

@marilynhaverly570 Год назад

@@anagoldberg Many people believe we have more than one experience on this planet as a human. Maybe next time a different choice can be enjoyed. 🙂

@kflecha1 Год назад

Sometimes the most simple things in life are the most important. We should not be so focus on what the society said we should have or not. It's what works for you and what is making you happy and fulfill in life. beautiful message Ana ❤

@anagoldberg Год назад

Thank you for watching and resonating, dear Karla 🌺

@fireflysoulart Год назад

Dearest Ana, you have a beautiful soul and you are a beautiful soul! I am very happy for you and Brian that you are able to be together. You are indeed a true inspiration in this upside-down world of ours. I am 53 and it is so interesting how one's perspective changes about what society tries to dictate of what we should value. It is the little things that are so important and what we need to show gratitude for because one day the little things will be the big things that really mattered. From one artist to another I send you much love and that your cup will overflow with blessings. Leana 💗

@anagoldberg Год назад

Aww, dear Leana, thank you for these kind and supportive words! 💜 Sending you much love, my fellow artist friend.

@lalewilan Год назад

Do Vipassana! It fits so much to you. It was the most amazing thing I have ever did in my life and I am saving money to do it again. Do not worry about your meditation skills, that is the whole idea behind a retreat: A Vipassana retreat is a silent retreat, so you do not speak and read for 10 days (or so). And through the silence your thoughts start to whisper and become very "slow", so it is much much easier to "catch" them in mediation. Only in a retreat you can really become masterful and go sooo much deeper than in the loud matrix outside. It also helps you to let go of the children wish. If you experience the white light and start to wake up it really does not matter if you have children or not. To have children is even a lot of Karma that keeps you in the matrix reality and I find it so helpfull that I dont have any :) You are such a buddhist, you will love it and you will handle your mind, you do not need to be afraid of it, I promise!

@kamidsjournee Год назад

It is extremely important to live your life according to your heart. I have children, and I’m proud of them, but I don’t feel if I never had children I’d feel less whole. “Reaching socially praised goals” was a perfect way to state the pressure of society. I was a public school teacher but I never felt my position was more valuable than the cashier at the grocery store (or any other job/career). Obviously, since you addressed each topic, you have felt pressured in that area. It makes me sad that you have received that pressure, but I am also so happy you have addressed it. It is vital for people to know they are enough single or married, a parent or child free, a Master’s degree holder or not. You are a precious being just because you are.

@MIOLAZARUS Год назад

I am still hopeful for the future even now. It feels like time is speeding up and changes are happening inside out so fast. All of the things I didn't do I still want to do.. Make music and actually show it to people. Learn to love and be loved in return. Buy some land and grow my own food. I'm not done yet.. But a lot of my life felt like that. Now feels a bit like that. But we are strong, we got this

@anagoldberg Год назад

This is a such a wonderful list.... 💚

@williamkauffman5745 Год назад

create your own happiness no matter where you are- Honore de Balzac wrote a novel called "Lost Illusions" -this is common to many people

@galebecker3487 Год назад

Hi Ana, firstly your hair looks lovely, and your scarf and cardigan, beautiful. Thank you for your five. All very important topics. I too did not manage to get a Masters, due to financial and family situations. I like to think of myself as attending the university of life. I have stopped feeling bad about not achieving everything I had set out to do. You and Brian are still young, and I am sure your apartment or house is somewhere out there, if not to buy, then to live in for a long time. Wherever you settle, I know you will make it beautiful. I think the whole world is upside down and inside out right now, and I am hoping that there will be change in my lifetime. Nothing is certain anymore. I, like you, find great comfort and serenity in knitting and cooking and creating things for my home. I am so pleased you manage to speak to your brother and cousin every day, that must make your heart sing. You are so talented in what you do, and would make a wonderful life coach, you have an inner wisdom which is so beautiful. Regards to Brian. Gale x

@anagoldberg Год назад

Thank you for being so kind and supportive, dear Gale. I adore your wording about attending the university of life 😍 Sending you much love and good thoughts from both of us 💜

@nicoledaspit9466 Год назад

Dear Ana, thank you for this thoughtful sharing as always! As a gregarious introvert who also did not get a master’s degree and now as a middle aged person lives a quiet, but rich life I can deeply relate to your reflections. I sometimes regret that I did not pursue a masters in anthropology because the diversity of human history and culture is so endlessly fascinating, but I love so many things like herbalism, child development, neuroscience, the art of healing in different cultures and traditions into present day permutations, songwriting, working with the elderly - I could never pick just one topic because it then feels a bit suffocating if that makes sense. It is a gift to be able to pursue your interest in art and literature and philosophy and mediation on your own or through all the many free or affordable resources for learning available through libraries and the internet. Never has so much knowledge been accessible to so many! Even university lectures from Harvard and Oxford are free on the internet - for a true lifelong learner the opportunities are endless. ( of course the paper certificates can generate more economic opportunities and more access to the intellectual peer communities) But we really are in unprecedented times for self motivated learners of all kinds! As someone who has also closely followed and often participated in spiritual and wellness community activities, I’ve often noticed how privileged one has to be in order to participate in wellness retreats, take workshops, meditation classes etc. oftentimes, the people most in need of healing and wellness are deprived of access to this resources. On the other hand, when I have been able to attend such retreats and groups, I’m often struck that most attendees have trouble then integrating the practices with their real lives and so the struggle continues! What you are doing is the essence of any real spiritual practice - daily, non glamorous and simple devotion. It’s easy to cultivate peaceful feelings on a mountaintop retreat or a seaside location, but we all have to go home and that’s where the “ rubber meets the road” so to speak. A great book from a while back talking about this fundamental truth is Jack Kornfeld’s “After the Ecstasy, the Laundry”. Also, in regards to health and healing, I’d like to share a book by a woman who lives not too far from me in Northern California named Ellen Meredith “The Language Your Body Speaks” It may be a bit out there for some, but I absolutely love her grounded and humane approach to health and healing as akin to learning a unique language . She offers loads of fun, artistic and playful suggestions that open up whole new pathways of healing. With your interests and gifts, I can see you resonating with her work. Thank you for being such an authentic and compassionate voice here on RU-vid! This community reminds me that the world is full of wonderfully real and heart centered people who envision more beautiful human communities. ✨🧡

@JazzStolenMoments Год назад

Inspiring as always Ana.I think whenever your are taking care of someone you are a mom.

@anagoldberg Год назад

This is such a beautiful though. Thank you for this, dear Julie🌿

@judithrussell9162 Год назад

Ana, I have been to many Vipassana retreats and found them very valuable, but I have no difficulty with silence, in fact I like it. I think Serbia has a centre somewhere? The good thing is that you only pay what you can afford and it is a private decision, so I think you can afford it. Your fears about what it might bring up are valid though, sometimes people struggle. I will be 70 in March and while I am fit and healthy and still being creative there are things that I know I will never do, or never do again. Travel abroad is one of them and I am trying to be OK with that. Fortunately I have a good memory for past travels and can visit in my mind any time I wish.

@sharonneth4231 Год назад

I think your life is like so many! I can relate to you totally! I was slated to go study for my Master's as well in Textile Conservation and Restoration. Then my life changed when I met my husband 20 years ago. Do I regret the decision? Not really because I wanted to be married and settle down more than work. Now in my home I write and crate art and I love it!

@anagoldberg Год назад

You're an inspirstion, Sharon! 🤗

@cmst6408 Год назад

Thank you Ana. I was really worried but you are so right with Apocalyptic. I just saw that word and didn't know what had happened. Were I live we have been battle smoke from forest fires, the air is quite bad and is apocalypic our summer now have a 'fire season' and are going so long. I have always wanted to see the big redwood sequoia trees in California and fear I may never be able/they be gone soon. I related to a lot of this, I didn't get my MSW, or least yet never know. However, had health, $, life, also social work is intense and something Im not sure if I can hack it. However had old classmate, friends I studied it with feel quilt and sometimes longing when i see what they have done with their masters & if they are still are studying. But I can still hold the values and try help people in my own ways. I like how you balance and bring up positives like staying in close contact with the family you do have right now. This important skill with FOMO :)

@ChrisSaenz13 Год назад

I really appreciate this thought provoking topic Ana! I'm 58 (very close to 59 now) and I was just thinking along these lines this a few days ago. Some of the things I used to keep pretty strong in my heart as goals are starting to shift and fade a little bit ... not in a sad way really ... just realizations I think that in some cases I no longer want the same things and in other areas - the goal or idea seems less likely. As you were talking about home ownership ... I thought about how hard it must be for people in Russia who do own homes and property to just leave it. And I wonder sometimes if that material tie may actually cause more heartache for some people right now. At some future time, people may be reunited with their homes and extended families ... it just leaves a lot of unknowns and I think for me if I had to leave my home that I've paid for for so many years and lived in ... even if it was for my very survival ... well I admit it would probably be very hard for me ... not so much the replaceable portable property ... but the yard, trees, and location, structure even ... and that feeling of knowing where home is. It's a lot to think about. So many people are on the move within countries and internationally too right now. I look at my surroundings and I try to imagine how I'd separate myself from here and that's when I realize I don't truly know what it feels like to be a person without a country ... even temporarily. But home is where we find ourselves. I discovered that when I took care of my Dad at his home when he had his cancer journey. I was homesick for my own home, animals and people but I made a temporary life and had joy and all of the alive experiences even far away and within the very different environment at Dad's. So much to think about as always your videos provide for soulful deep reflection!!! Thank you Ana!

@anagoldberg Год назад

Thank you for sharing such a deep and thoughtful contemplation, dear Chris 🌻 I miss my Siberian home terribly, I wish I was in some alternative reality where Brian and I could settle there, where he was Russian and there was no war... But yes, home is where we find ourselves - I will repeat it to myself more often. Thank you, my friend 💚

@sophia_grami Год назад

I love your content . Listening to you is pure joy 🤍

@anagoldberg Год назад

Aww, I'm so delighted to know this, Sophia! Thank you 💚

@selma9102 Год назад

I am just gonna leave this here ❤ I love your channel Ana. Two things that first come to my mind are studying abroad and living alone for a while in my twenties.

@anagoldberg Год назад

I share your studying abroad point, Selma! 💚

@HT-sh1yj Год назад

Between time and money, time is much more important (as long as your basic needs are met). But I sense very strongly, Ana, that you and Brian will have a home of your own someday. I don’t have a sense of when - I just have a sense it will happen.

@anagoldberg Год назад

Thank you, dear friend. I hope this will happen 🤗💜

@VeraGolosovaArt Год назад

I loved your video so much ❤ I am so much in a hope that I can revive my channel soon and videos like your makes me very very very excited to do so. I think it is completely okay to have regrets over the things that cannot be re-played or changed in our past. I think it is okay to cry over them. Because making choices is a fucking hard job when you actually don’t know the outcome that could be if you made it other way. And it is sometimes excruciatingly hard when the mind starts all these “what if…” type of mental chewing gum. I send you hugs. Also chances are we will be a bit closer to your parts soon. Maybe there is a chance we could meet this year or the next, if you fancy such meetings. Nobody knows how our life might turn. Hi to Brian❤

@anagoldberg Год назад

Dear Vera, I would LOVE to meet you in person! Keeping fingers crossed for you and your family 💚 You know my telegram, please message whenever you want or need🤗 Brian says hi too! Hold on and be brave.

@claireberry1564 Год назад

Dear Ana, we all have a vision of how our life will be. There is no reason why you should not fulfill your ambitions and dreams but if you don't that's ok too. As long as we are true to ourselves our achievements, which are just benchmarks set by society, are just the icing on the cake. Just continue to do what you love. Take care x

@isiahfriedlander5559 Год назад

Your channel brings so much peace, thanks

@jasonhardman316 Год назад

Your a amazing human being.

@NoDecaf7 Год назад

The comment section of your videos brings me nearly as much inspiration as your actual content. Extraordinary people are drawn to extraordinary people ❤️

@anagoldberg Год назад

Reading all the comments brings me so much joy, too! Many wonderful people here, including you, dear Rebecca 🌺

@marybethglaser2185 Год назад

Ana you touch so many lives with your beautiful presence. Sharing your thoughts give me much to think about. You are truly a blessing in my life.

@anagoldberg Год назад

Thank you for being so kind, Mary Beth 🌺

@greenlove8653 Год назад

Anna, it is so wonderful & amazing to know that there's someone out there, all the way from Siberia while I'm from NL, who is so like me. Isn't the internet a wonderful thing? I am still struggling with feelings of "failure" regarding not being able to "fill society's bingo card", but I feel the tide is slowly turning inside me, and I'm starting to be quite proud of who I am and what I've overcome, and all the mad adventures I've had. Thank you so much for this timely video (but really, all your videos are timely to my life ;-) On a more shallow note: I love the color & cut of your cardigan (blouse?), especially in combination with the scarf. Those colors are perfect for you 🙂

@anagoldberg Год назад

Aww, I'm so happy to know the video was timely and comforting, dear friend! Thank you 💜 You're so sweet! Yes, it's a blouse, a summery one but I like wearing it all year round 😊 Sending love!

@kjosephine70 Год назад

Such a lovely video Ana! I think two main things I have never done but wish I did is go to Graduate school and travel more. But I have plans to revisit both of these things! I might be in my later fifties when I do it, but I don’t want age to stop me. ❤

@anagoldberg Год назад

This is a great approach, Kelli! It's never too late 😍

@BettyHorn Год назад

I never went to Germany to study opera. I never even finished my degree. But I have few regrets. I have had a very rich and rewarding life. I learned the degree didn't equal quality. Despite, and even because of my life trajectory, I have learned to be content. I would not trade the peace I feel for the world. I get the sense that you have similar feelings, my friend.

@anagoldberg Год назад

What a wonderful way to put it, my friend! 🌷 Contentment and gratitude are really life-changing feelings.

@allthebest744 Год назад

I think it is more important to be happy in what you are doing, than making a lot of money and being miserable. Also, hold onto your values and, as you said, be at peace with the world. No degree or paycheck can help you sleep good at night knowing that you were true to yourself.

@BettyHorn Год назад

@@anagoldberg 🌻

@BettyHorn Год назад

@@allthebest744 🌻

@mila5623 Год назад

Hello Ana, I just stumbled on your account due to algorithm. I absolutely love your tempo and of course your content, with which I can highly resonate. With love from Germany 💕

@viby6590 Год назад

Hi! I, a 40 year old Dutch woman, have been following your channel for a while now and I love your videos. I too have things that are probably not going to happen in my life as well, many the same as yours. My number one was having a little garden, but alas. I have some house plants :) I will keep watching the wonderful videos, they are much appreciated! sending warm greetings from the Netherlands

@anagoldberg Год назад

Thank you so much for your heartwarming and kind words, my friend House plants are a beautiful option for an in-house garden 😊 Sending hugs to the Netherlands!

@Lourdes-nc3sp Год назад

Delightful video, Ana. Just delightful, thank you so much. I had a shitty day today, but my energy just shifted 🥰❤

@anagoldberg Год назад

Oh, I'm so glad to be the good part of your day, dear Lourdes! Sending love as always 💜

@nenazecevic7067 Год назад

Dear Anastasija, Hvala ti na ovom zaista iskrenom i emotivnom videu. Zamislila sam se nad tvojim pitanjem,zbog čega žalimo u životu. Žao mj je što nisam završila studije iako mi se to nije sviđalo i što nisam nešto drugo studirala.Možda je glupo ali mi je žao što se bojim da vozim automobil. I što nemam dovoljno samopouzdanja da prodajem svoje rukotvorine. Ali sam zahvalna živitu na mnogim drugim divnim stvarima. Meni je najvažnije da živim skroman i jednostavan život i da još uvek mogu da uživam u malim stvarima. Ne sumnjam da ćeš naućiti srpski.Malo je teži zbog gramatike i padeža. Veliki pozdrav tebi i Brajanu.😍

@anagoldberg Год назад

Thank you for this heartfelt sharing, draga Nena! Haha, I'm afraid of driving too, I think I'll never be able to drive 😄 Sending you lots of love! I hope soon I'll be able to write you back in Serbian (at least something:))

@nenazecevic7067 Год назад

@@anagoldberg A ja da neću biti tako lenja da pišem on english.

@mastevale1563 Год назад

First of all thank you very much for being so honest . I can related to everything you talked 🤗

@Sean-ll5cm Год назад

I love your perspectives on life! Your videos are so cathartic and pleasant to watch 😊

@anagoldberg Год назад

Thank you, Sean 🌿

@candyclews4047 Год назад

At 10.54 minutes, I think you described your perfect lifestyle Ana - you have reached something I would have loved to have done. However, I focus always on being a half cup full person and you have been instrumental in helping me with that.

@anagoldberg Год назад

A half-cup-full attitude is also a focus for me! Thank you for this kind reminder and for being here, my friend 🌷

@marianne8280 Год назад

Thank you Ana, you have so much to give. I really appreciate your thoughts about life.

@anagoldberg Год назад

Thank you for being here with me and the community, dear Marianne 🌺

@bartrebe Год назад

Thank you

@jazziechandra8231 Год назад

This is a wonderful, illuminating video, my friend. Thank you for sharing about your current happiness, and the things you have not done….yet. I think it is never too late. I am so glad that you are still in the process of creating. Your new life can still unfold in joyfully unexpected says. I am currently working on my dream of moving permanently back to my beloved Hawai’i. I decided that the current state of the world is not a reason to keep me in a place I dislike. Being unhappy is quite real, and there is always space for reaching desires and dreams. We are still free to create our lives according to our needs and wants.

@anagoldberg Год назад

Thank you for your kind words, my friend! And I'm wishing you a smooth move to beautiful Hawaii 💜

@branislavamiladinovic5864 Год назад

Анна, от всего сердца желаю Вам быть счастливой в моей стране!

@anagoldberg Год назад

Спасибо огромное за вашу доброту, Бранислава! 🤗♥️

@michaelmcshane6280 Год назад

As always Ana, very insightful video❤. Thank you for posting)))

@laurie8090 Год назад

This is a wonderful and insightful video, Ana. So much to relate to especially about regretting never getting a master's degree. I have a BA in History and like you I had barriers like the logistics of being in a program that worked for me, finances and personal circumstances that prevented me from moving forward. I have taken on self-made projects though with a curriculum I create. In a way it's much better because I can study what I want, I can write about it and best of all no TESTS! I also liked your way of working with going on a spiritual retreat in your own way. It is true that we can find those bits of meditation in the simple everyday things of life. I especially love walking meditation. I wish you well in achieving the life that works well and happily for you. I think you're well on your way.

@anagoldberg Год назад

Thank you for sharing your story, Laurie! I love your self-made projects approach 😍

@kme3894 Год назад

11:14 this made me cry with gratitude. Today I am really struggling because my long and quite successful career as a translator seems to be in a unexpected rut all of a sudden and I was feeling very lost thinking about the future, especially given the current economic crisis and soaring prices. Thank you for your inspiring words and for that quote. You are the gentle friend I desperately needed tonight ❤

@anagoldberg Год назад

Oh, dear friend, I'm so sorry for your job-related stress! I understand, it's a hard change to accept amidst what's happening in the world. But yes, please don't ever doubt your ability to make a living no matter what. Sending you much love, understanding, and support 🤗💜

@Anita-rq9ev Год назад

Hello Ana. Thank you for your honesty, I enjoyed listening to you. Who knows, maybe you can still achieve some of it. Everybody has their own timeline 😉. Best wishes from Apulia, where I'm currently travelling around. Take care ❤

@anagoldberg Год назад

Thank you so much for your support, dear Anita! Wishing you happy adventures in Apulia 🌷

@Anita-rq9ev Год назад

@@anagoldberg thank you 🙏

@marinagrey9031 Год назад

Thank you for sharing honest, raw, important and thought provoking things Ana. 💖💓and for giving the sense of calm and hope.

@anagoldberg Год назад

Thank you, Marina! 🤗

@marym9585 Год назад

As a fellow HSP, I love your channel!!! It is so important after leaving an exhausting career , to realize the simple life I have now chosen, has value. The depth of my inner growth since "retiring"has been exponential. But, since I left my career before having enough to retire in the way most Americans live, the guilt about living on a meager amount of money, haunts me. I think I should be trying to make money, but my inner voice, says, no , you are done with that. I see the way I live now, as disavowing consumerism...which is essential if this planet is to survive. I must learn to stop using gasoline now as it is too expensive and my inner voice, says, yes this is good, to live simple. I am happier knowing I am not depleting the earths resources. HSPs like you, are visionary....never forget your value is huge!

@martaukaszewicz9080 Год назад

I had no idea that people who finished studies in Russia in the old system didn't get their Master's degree automatically! Ironically, when I finished my studies in Moscow and got my specialist degree (in 2002), it was just transferred into the Polish system and automatically considered MA.

@anagoldberg Год назад

Yep, it wasn't automatic for me:)

@lynettelopatic418 Год назад

Ana, thank you so much for sharing your heart with us. As you spoke I prayed for you and Brian. ❤️🙏🏼

@anagoldberg Год назад

Thank you, dear Lynette 💚

@anne-cecilemouget1657 Год назад

We should live according to our values and not to the social injonctions... I am lucky I own my own place after struggling for a home ! Also I have a daughter whose birth was unexpected ! I am still working on my PhD that I want to finish for finishing it and have no regrets... No professionnal life and it has been chaotic, but I had the opportunity to make some incredible things such as participating in changing a law ! I'm proud. I don't care about what other think of this, it's never enough anyway as I am an autist and I don't fit ! I should be supposed to drive and have a car... But no and I prefer my ordinary bike ! I wish I had more friends, but nevermind I have amazing cats :) at least cats are not judgemental ! I'm proud and grateful and that's the more important ! Be happy with what we have is a major point in living a satisfying life !

@anagoldberg Год назад

Wow, you did amazing things in your life, my friend! You have all the reasons to be proud and feel fulfilled 🌺 Ohhhh, cats 😍

@gingermcintosh6545 Год назад

I’m autistic also. I have great difficulty with talking and communicating with others. This forum helps me feel more normal.

@anne-cecilemouget1657 Год назад

@@gingermcintosh6545 I think this is a major interest of this channel... See that there are other people trying there best to live a fullfiling life the way they are with what they have... Limits and opportunities, without being blinded with excess of positivity, just having open and objective eyes on this mad society where we don't fit so well, and in a world so broken that our hearts cry... At least we are numerous !

@miriamk.5644 Год назад

@Anne-cecile Mouget I felt touched by your comment because I am the same in many of the aspects you mentioned. People tend to be so judgmental and it can really afflict you, especially if you're a highly sensitive person. Anyway, I think you can really be proud of yourself and your life seems so interesting to me. 😃

@anne-cecilemouget1657 Год назад

@@miriamk.5644 Thank you, life is a rainbow of events for everyone ! Every life is interesting, at least have intertesting and fulfilling opportunities in its course. I admit I had some luck and incredible opportunities... Or extrem willpower also like for my PhD that I keep on working on in spite I loss my mother and grandmother in the meanwhile... Life is like a river also where we at the same time let go and try to navigate our best... A rainbow river !

@barbarabruce7648 Год назад

You don't need kids to have a meaningful life! They can also be such a worry too especially with the state of the world. If it is something you want though, don't let anyone say you are too old. I had my first child in my forties. I have two. I had no trouble. Maybe because my husband and I are vegan. I didn't stress about it. Just thought if it is meant to be it is meant to be. My dad had me in his forties too. And he is 100 in a few weeks. And quite healthy too . Still telling me what to do. So don't let age stop you. I think adopting older sibling would be wonderful. I will also say. Kids are hard work 😵😴😱

@kabirelham6575 Год назад

It is so useful for me

@curiousgeorge555 Год назад

Indeed a meaningful life does not have to contain "loud acheivements".

@mariaruiz3848 Год назад

v Very profound. I learn a lot from your perspective. Love the content of every video. You help me learn an expand. Thank you. Love for you and Brian.

@anagoldberg Год назад

Thank you for your meaningful sipport, dear Maria 🌺

@emilijadivaine162 Год назад

👍👍👍👍👍🌹this way of living, to be conected to inner self....that's a true zen. I think it is ok. It is the best way live as like and not by sacrifise self for others meanings or eyes. Keep on that your way be happy, you and Braien🙌💞🙂🙂🙂

@anagoldberg Год назад

Thank you, Emilija! This is a very important reminder 🌷🤗

@porukezazdravlje1949 Год назад

Anna, your simplicity is so inspiring

@anagoldberg Год назад

Aww, so sweet of you, my friend! Thank you 💜

@MichaelaDlouha Год назад

You are such a beautiful soul, Ana. I wish you all the best. ❤️

@anagoldberg Год назад

Thank you so much, Michaela! 💚 sending you warm hugs

@Aliaselias727 Год назад

Sending you much love and a big hug ❤️❤️❤️

@anagoldberg Год назад

🤗💚

@drthomason7043 Год назад

Do what you love and do it well. Become a master in those skills and attributes you have. This way you will keep on learning, improving, creating and inventing. There are many a graduate, master and Doctor who is full off the knowledge but lacks the heart and will to actually work at going forth and helping to make their enviroment and therefore the world a better and happier place

@laollchen Год назад

Hallo Ana! Da du jetzt auch deutsch lernst, sende ich dir liebe Grüße aus Norddeutschland von der Ostsee. Alles Gute und пока-пока

@cosulbunicii9362 Год назад

Have a good weekend !!!

@anagoldberg Год назад

Thank you, dear friend! You too 💛

@liammcweeney1674 Год назад

Great video Ana. Have a good weekend

@anagoldberg Год назад

Thank you, dear Liam! You too, have beautiful weekend 🌷

@liammcweeney1674 Год назад

@@anagoldberg thanks ana

@coffeebeancoffeebean7943 Год назад

Ana,i don't know if you are aware of how helpful and important your Videos are. I love the way you think and the way you talk to us,feels like a friend is talking to me. Watching your Videos helps me with my depression sometimes,because I can relate to so much you are talking abaout,thx💚💚💚 Vielleicht kann ich dir helfen deutsch zu lernen wenn du willst?! Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland 🙂

@anagoldberg Год назад

Aww, thank you so much for saying this, dear friend! It makes me so happy to know the videos are helping you 💚 Unfortunately my German is not great yet but as soon as it gets better, it would be fun to exchange messages in it! 🤗

@coffeebeancoffeebean7943 Год назад

@@anagoldberg no problem,if you need help or have any questions please ask😉

@VeVeJT23 Год назад

Cast a stone in the lake and the ripples spread out. The stone remains unaware of the ripples. That might be you at this moment, because your choice to live a “simple life” is sending an impact out across the world. I have been struggling with whether or not I can continue my homeless outreach as I struggling to hold onto my own housing. I haven’t quite been able to allow myself to quit but worry that I am not doing enough this year. My mom just reminded me that it’s not what we do or how many people know us, but how we touch the lives we pass through. A man in a documentary she watched told a story about how he was going to McDonalds for a lay meal before killing himself, after years of being treated cruelly by strangers and those close to him. For some reason, the woman ahead of him prepaid for his meal. That small act gave him hope and he remains on this planet today and continues to pay forward his gratefulness. That makes me cry every time I think of it. So, just know your life isn’t small and doing what works for you is encouraging to others. I am 45 and without children and on occasion I regret it, but most of the time I know I made the right choices and don’t regret that it never happened, because it has allowed me the time to love, connect and nurture people (also plants and animals) whom are already here. The big things I wanted to do and probably will not because of time, money and the current state of the world are to visit Thailand, Russia, Morocco and revisit certain European countries I fell in love with. I also wanted to own a food truck and travel across the US, preparing vegetarian foods for people. I still hold out hope of seeing more of my country and photographing all the beautiful things, as well as sharing some of my father’s vegetarian recipes. I do moving meditation when I can’t sit still. Which happens a lot even though I grew up meditating and doing yoga. So, when able, I put in my ear pods and dance or walk in the forest, which is my happy place. Going to check out the language program, thanks! I have been learning French, Spanish, Navajo and Russian for a year, now. Would be great to connect with others and get accent assistance.

@anagoldberg Год назад

Dear friend, oh, what a glimpse into your life and your heart you gave with this text! Thank you for your trust and understanding 💜 the story about the man in McDonald's is so beautiful and inspiring. The world is not as harsh and indifferent as it may seem so often... I hope your plans will be realized at the best moment. Btw, Brian and I had a similar food truck dream:)) Sending you much love as always 🤗

@karca259 Год назад

Liebe Ana, es ist toll, dass du Deutsch lernst 🎉. Liebe Grüsse

@anagoldberg Год назад

Vielen Dank, Karin! 💜

@cogur8205 Год назад

Your hair cut is stunning on you.

@anagoldberg Год назад

Thank you 🤗

@lucia7974 Год назад

Thanks Ana, what a beautiful and poignant video this is!

@bregtolla Год назад

Hi Ana, thank you for this thoughtful video. I was checking the site of Busuu but i could not find the cost of membership. Can you tell me please. I need to know what it would cost me after your sponsored offer. Also it says that it is for institutions and business people, not for private individuals? Is that true ? Thanks in advance. Greetings from Bregt, from the Netherlands

@anagoldberg Год назад

Hi Bregt! Busuu is for everyone, private individuals first of all 😊 You can check out premium plans here: www.busuu.com/en/premium#premium-plans. In short, premium is $5.95/month and premium plus is $6.95/month. You can use the free version too! My link gives you 7 days premium for free - after that, you can decide whether to keep it or not. Hope this helps!

@catherineciferni1145 Год назад

I know you said it is an unrealistic goal to have a home, but perhaps you can set a goal of you and Brian building and living in a tiny house. Take baby steps to the goal, or lay out an IDEAL plan but don't get so involved in the plan it controls you

@lindacasalgrandi292 Год назад

Lovely video ! Your English language skills are far beyond the PhD level. You are fantastic! What languages do you speak other than Russian and English?

@anagoldberg Год назад

Aww, you flatter me, Linda 😊 Unfortunately, I don't speak any more languages that fluently. Just a bit of French and VERY elementary German which I'm trying to revive now.

@seufznerv2234 Год назад

Hi Ana my only regret 8s the job I picked....don't have children as one does not always meet the right person....I am a German living in Scotland. If u want to practice German I am happy to enter an email friendship. Thought I took a note of your email bt can't find it. Stay safe!

@anagoldberg Год назад

You're so right - it's hard to meet the right person... Thank you for your kind offer! I'm afraid my German is so elementary that I won't even be able to form a decent sentence yet 😄

@seufznerv2234 Год назад

@@anagoldberg kommt alles wieder mit Uebung = it will all come back with practice 😉

@KATIEKATEish Год назад

You are young some of these things may still happen!

@anagoldberg Год назад

I hope, my friend!🤗

@kaclama Год назад

The tricky part is the balance between having hopes and dreams, yet also feeling content with life if those specific things don't happen. For me that means finding satisfaction with whatever I'm doing right now, because none of us can predict the future and I find it a bit scary to pin my hopes on something that may or may not ever happen.

@Ded_Silu Год назад

На английском языке, ударение на словe Arabic на первом слоге /ærabik/.

@chriscardwell3495 12 дней назад

Apologies I have not watched you video - think of some challenges that will provide a major everyday benefit in your life. If they are NEWISH they could be considered an initiation - they take you on to greater things in life - only one person is stopping you. Your projects may take days, weeks, or months . . .

@donnajones9006 Год назад

I think the dream of owning a house or apartment is going to be out of the reach of many people now.

@janetclaireSays Год назад

Some people are wired for having several part-time jobs as opposed to one full-time career.

@SimpleHealth83 Год назад

👏👏

@fdoguerrasanles Год назад

I don't have one property, but two and is such a big nuisance when you need to get riid of all that and convert it into noney to go away to start over. Believe it or not my dearest dream is to settle down in Russia, and to age in a simple 50 sq.meter four story khrushovka apartment. Moldova is my second choice. The only problem is the war too close. I'm ill and dying and now I feel all those material goods as heavy useless duties

@anagoldberg Год назад

I'm so sorry, Fernando... Hope there will be a possible way for you to settle where you want.

@annainbudapest1261 Год назад

I wish I had children, thats my big one

@jen9774 Год назад

As a result of cancer at the age of 22 my nephew is unable to have children but he and his wife are hoping to foster children in need. Have you considered adopton or fostering?

@annainbudapest1261 Год назад

I looked into it in Canada but you needed to have lots of money. I live in budapest hungary now im 56 and my hubby is 59. I don't have a clue how to do it here

@anagoldberg Год назад

💚 I feel you, dear Anna.

@anagoldberg Год назад

It's really difficult in some parts of the world and the requirements ra e very strict. I've been researching this too...

@KA2HRO Год назад

John 3:16

@melanieo.1725 Год назад

Hallo liebe Ana, du kannst gern mit mir Deutsch üben 🙂. Lieben Gruß von Melanie

@barbaraloboda2954 Год назад

❤️🇨🇦

@marmar6692 Год назад

Without being disrespectful, but why you guys don't go to the states

@heyjude4829 Год назад

Russians need visa for this. It's almost impossible to get it, especially from abroad

@marmar6692 Год назад

@@heyjude4829 I just thought it's a bit easier if you're married to american

@heyjude4829 Год назад

@@marmar6692 I somehow forgot that Brian is US citizen, but I think documentation and waiting time is still crazy. Also Serbia is much cheaper

@anagoldberg Год назад

Despite the fact that we're married for almost 6 years, the US immigration process is a painful, long, and very expensive process. We've started it a couple of years ago but were not able to finish. Hopefully, we'll be able to do that sooner now.

@alonememe Год назад

So you don't use protection Ana? You would be perfectly happy if the baby would appear in your life now? For me personally situation in Europe now days is definitely no no when comes to having children.

@anagoldberg Год назад

I agree that the world right now is far from being a good place for a peaceful parenting experience.

@Lourdes-nc3sp Год назад

Dude what the hell? No need for intrusive questions, that's nobody's business but Ana's and her partner's 🤷‍♀️

@sarahmacrae8277 Год назад

Except if you look at history there was no good time to have a child,before 1920 and antibiotics, childbirth was a serious risk to a woman's health and infant mortality was much greater than now 1930s great depression 1940s WWII, 19 50's economic post war depression 1960s cold war everyone scared there going to be WWII 1970S another economic downturn 1980s well maybe ok in USA or western Europe but certainly not elsewhere 1990s war in parts of Eastern Europe 2000 gulf wars. There have been wars and threatening of wars since the beginning of history, natural disasters and far far worse pandemics than covid and yet people still had and are having children. I do not think the situation today awful though it is in Ukraine is worse than situations in North Korea Syria , historically in Rwanda etc etc this is not to excuse it but to rationally say today is not the worst time in history to be born, it is on average better than usual infant mortality is down by a drastic amount educationally opportunities are generally much better ( though for girls especially in Afghanistan , it is worse) more children are in school than at any time previously and less children under 10 are forced to work

@alonememe Год назад

@@sarahmacrae8277 Yes, but making babies now, when we have huge war in Europe around the corner, would be totally irresponsible.

@CS-xl9xv Год назад

I don’t want any biological children. I can’t imagine bringing someone into this world. There are a lot of problems in the world (wars, pandemics and capitalism itself as well as climate change and it’s disastrous effects) and a lot of struggle in life and I don’t want to impose that on anyone. In fact I am shocked that so many people have kids when the world is like this! After we’ll buy a house we will look into adoption and giving kids that need a home, a loving home, but I’d never bring someone here.

@Stayfocused99 Год назад

I just went ahead and bought a ps5, nuclear war is very likely now soo why not.

@rosegreensummer Год назад

languages, haha, what you learn as a bored child paying no attention sticks, what you learn as a forty year old who works hard vanishes when you close the book

@rosegreensummer Год назад

i dunno, you can get pretty sick of someone's sense of humour (this is a joke about my parents)

@SIC647 Год назад

I too would have loved to own my own house. By the way I am also improving my high-school German at the moment. I like "Easy German" here on RU-vid for conversational German. And they are fun too, and teach about German culture.

@anagoldberg Год назад

Thank you so much for this suggestion! Will go check this channel out 😊