How I’m letting go and embracing a new way of living - highly sensitive personality

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How I’m letting go and embracing a new way of living - highly sensitive personality
I wanted to make a video more focused on mindfulness, and the ways that I have tuned into myself in order to improve my mental health by leaps and bounds. I am quite avoidant when it comes to certain uncomfortable emotions and life questions, as many of us are, and I wanted to share how leaning into this and allowing myself to be meditative and self-reflective has helped me be a better person for myself and for those I love. Especially doing so in silence and quietness. I hope perhaps this can add something to your day, or simply provide a little moment of peace. Take care
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@TheCottageFairy Год назад

Sending much love, I hope this video offers you some moments of peace and mindful rest ❤ I am always surprised by how little we tend to talk about uncertainty in life and of the life cycle in general. It’s actually quite strange, I think, as it is what unifies us all. I am uncertain how my life will turn out, where I will be in the future, but for now, I’m happy to be here and share some moments of reflection with you ❤ take care and please share your words of wisdom. Much love

@lulaslife13 Год назад

Have been feeling the same...ever since I released fear, I have felt more calm and more ALIVE than ever. Thank you for the constant encouragement & support, dearest 🙏🏻💕😇 ! Also...saw you in Jonna Jinton's video!! I yelled out, "oh, my GOODNESS, it's Paola!" And my husband says, "who is that again?" And I yelled, "The Cottage Fairy!!" 🥰🌟🤩

@thinkforyourselfjohn3167 Год назад

It's been through the valleys and my darkest times that the Love of God and his light have shined the brightest.

@vkq47 Год назад

Thank you!

@nona3779 Год назад

Just now I'm starting to be good after this video U make me see life in a different way I hope u enjoy ur time .. sending my love from Egypt ❤️

@AissyZulkarnaini Год назад

We are also talk about it in Quran (Islam) we call that with Ikhlas

@mort6913 Год назад

You are an ambassador for serenity and reflection. Your gentle videos give many viewers a dose of calmness in this world of chaos. Whenever you feel that you are not doing enough to make the world a better place, consider the stillness you provide to restless minds and the exponential good you send out into the world by simply sharing your thoughts- thank you for this. :-)

@TheCottageFairy Год назад

I deeply appreciate that ❤ I am honored, thank you so much

@jannybranciforte9295 Год назад

Thank you Paola, you are making the world a more beautiful place with each video. It is a truth, not an imagined assumption. Each and every person who takes the time and energy to write a comment is absolute and concrete evidence of your impact. You have become such a gentle part of my life, not a passing thing, but your gentle life that we witness in your soulful and honest reflections and creativity seep into our very beings - we learn from you the Art of Quietness and if we practice what you reflect on, that is pure evidence to me that your life is making a difference in this crazy and often noisy world. Stillness is a healing balm and awakens every heart to Love and Compassion for our selves and for each other. What more beautiful way can there there. be for one human being to plant an ever expanding community of people who honor the quiet life, and who are reminded of its exquisite healing properties. In this way You Tube becomes such a miracle worker in the world for extraordinary individuals like yourself. Also, May I just add that it was so sweet to see your beloved Luke in this video. .

@larryreynolds8580 Год назад

So very well said. Paola brings so very much peace and comfort ❤️

@cherylmcmillan984 Год назад

@Mort13 ... Well said!

@donnabacon4681 Год назад

@@jannybranciforte9295 ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@karencarey2739 Год назад

I am 63 and have been recently laid off with 85 of my fellow co-workers. I have been working since age 15 so now I get the chance to slow down and enjoy the rest of my life. Your videos are teaching me how to live a more mindful life. Thank you for sharing your story with us ❤️❤️❤️

@Englishroserebecca Год назад

Enjoy your free time. Sometimes it takes time to adjust to not working but when you do it’s wonderful. ❤

@pamelawamala6751 Год назад

What a beautiful opportunity to nurture other parts of yourself. Best wishes for joy an d fun in the adventure of it.

@kimkeck6266 Год назад

Karen my sincerest hopes are that you and the other 85 laid-off employees are going to be fine financially. I am concerned for you all. Not only do we all need money, we need also to feel productive and not let our minds and bodies to deteriorate. 🌺🩷🙏🥰

@LittleKikuyu Год назад

Enjoy this new phase of your life! warm wishes to you ❤️❤️❤️

@roseg1333 Год назад

Sorry for your lay off but I’m glad you are seeing it in a positive light I hope you are well in all senses especially financially 🙏🏼🕊️❤️

@blackthornsloe8049 Год назад

My husband and I are still recovering from covid . We are in our fifties and sixties . Both of us have been understanding how fast and unpredictable life is . Overwhelming. Your work immediately puts me into contact with a deep place of soulfulness. In a world that feels so soulless sometimes you are sucha force for good .🌻

@bearcat2020 Год назад

Amen. Thank you for sharing. Take care.

@pamwilliams6630 Год назад

Praying you recover quickly. We got it on Jan 4th, not fun. I'm 69, hubby 68. It sent my BP soaring and dear hubby is having trouble with circulation. We will recover and trust God has everything under control.

@blackthornsloe8049 Год назад

@@pamwilliams6630 thank you . We are having similar issues. My poor husband has been having multiple heavy nosebleeds every day . He's at a specialist as we speak. Hoping for the best . Such uncertain times for everyone . Blessings to you and yours .🌻

@margaretstanton7567 Год назад

Blessings and good wishes for a complete recovery!

@ninawildr4207 Год назад

I went thru hell with covid almost 60 last november and what helped me recover was following a carnivore high fat diet...watch Dr Ken Berry

@becomingadreamcatcher Год назад

I also struggle with managing my anxiety after having a major breakdown a couple of years ago that cost me my dream. But I learned so much about myself during recovery, to slow down and give myself more time, to adapt my own pace, and to be open about what happened is especially important in my opinion. Mental health issues are still a delicate topic that is discussed rather reluctantly. But I taught myself to address my past with it even with people I just met, to treat it like something normal and not as something unspeakable that I need to hide and feel ashamed for. And I find that by doing so my anxiety loses a lot of power over me. Take care, everyone. 🥰💚

@bearcat2020 Год назад

Thank you for sharing. Very good. Take care.

@wildflowerwind6941 Год назад

Very wise words of wisdom. I have trouble dealing with life.

@bearcat2020 Год назад

How are you?

@cherylcosgrove511 Год назад

Well said!❤

@desertrose128 Год назад

One of my favorite quotes by Rumi is " Surrender, for in God's Hands we rest untroubled " It's truly the best way to live. Your gentle nature is inspiring, thank you for being you.

@margietucker1719 Год назад

I love Rumi...and own a couple of small books containing his work.The same sentiment is expressed by Jesus, when He says..."Come unto me all you who are weary, and heavy-laden...for I will give you rest".

@desertrose128 Год назад

@@margietucker1719 indeed!

@kylemccoymusic4202 Год назад

I recently moved to a cottage in the mountains. Mainly doing it to work on my album. Your videos helped me make that decision. Thanks for your wholesome content, it helped me so much with this path I'm on. Not sure where it will lead me. But right now, I'm happy and excited for the first time in a long time.

@lorajones3531 Год назад

The soap! The baking pan! The dress! So many pretty things to love in this video.

@deirdreclark2128 Год назад

Look at a cats life, they never hurry and KNOW how to rest. They are great teachers.

@janelesniak1817 Год назад

Your shows are visual poetry.

@MaryBeth1965 Год назад

Your calm voice and demeanor help this granny overcoming cancer surgery and other life struggles. Thank you. 💕 🎄 Nature is so healing. It's our true home and where we truly come alive.

@TheCottageFairy Год назад

Sending you a big hug ❤️ thank you so much

@MaryBeth1965 Год назад

@@TheCottageFairy yw. Hugs back ((((☺))))

@thinkforyourselfjohn3167 Год назад

I'm praying for you Mary Beth ♥️♥️ God Bless you.

@blackthornsloe8049 Год назад

Well wishes 🌻

@MaryBeth1965 Год назад

@@thinkforyourselfjohn3167 thank you so much 💕

@ltilley7343 Год назад

Yes, we don't know how much time we have here and God wants to draw us to himself. I like the way your videos always show the beauty of His creation. ❤

@jennyheuermann120 Год назад

So true. I feel closer to God in nature. Especially in my garden.😊

@missyme2405 Год назад

Well said!

@CampingwithEmmy Год назад

When I am feeling overwhelmed and stressed, I try to remind myself that it is not about the action, but my reaction to it, that counts. So much is out of our control in life, but always, we can control our reactions to it. I choose to be kind, I choose to be loving, I choose to be understanding and supportive.

@cheri7384 Год назад

I am 73 yrs. old and I wish I had learned all these things you are saying when I was young!!! You are so very wise for your years. Love your beautiful, peaceful, soothing videos.

@shujaatbuch8659 Год назад

Alone in nature is a calming feeling ...

@shujaatbuch8659 Год назад

Why does a person who is so calm is so sensitive and so anxious

@Amanda-jd8xs Год назад

@@shujaatbuch8659 it is so. People always describe me as calm and yet I am sensitive to excess and anxious often. Perhaps the calm is what we give ourselves to sedate these excesses 😌

@shujaatbuch8659 Год назад

@@Amanda-jd8xs sensitivity is the reflection of the environment one grows in...but we need to reflect in mirror as mirror shows us truth of ourselves...it is better to check ourselves in mirror daily then to put others through that mirror

@juliebutler8241 Год назад

Funny, I'm 63 and I am struggling with the same things, except I am burnt out at the moment. Taking care of my mom with dementia till the end was traumatic and exhausting, I thought I could die. I just signed up for my Social Security and I will live on just that. But like you, I am happy with nature and the small things in life. For the moment I find myself retreating from groups of people and stimulating activity. I live in a snowbird senior mobile home park in SE Cali. Luckily, we have hot spring pools to soak in and sweeping views of the Salton Sea, the surrounding mountains and desert plain. The sparrows and house finches are migrating in to nest and I keep food out for them. Your videos are calming, and thought provoking and I look forward to them more than all the others. The snow looks like fun, and its very pretty and magical, but I am glad I am relatively warm. Been in the 60s here, soon to bump into the 70s. I do miss the trees and streams, but glad I have a nice view and safety as an older single gal here.

@tarotofmylife3331 Год назад

Sending you love ❤ taking care of someone at the end of their life is incredibly hard (and from experience, it physically takes a toll very quickly - not to mention the emotional pain). Please be proud of yourself.

@michellelea8511 Год назад

You have no idea how much this video means to me. I had such a very hard day today, I work in healthcare and we are all tired. Your reminder to be kind to myself and honor my feelings and anxiety was a gift. I spent some time today watching my stellar jays and downy woodpecker‘s and bush tits eat away at their suet and peanuts. It was a lovely moment. I have also been studying the stoics and I love that you included a quote from Marcus Aurelius. Bless you and know what a light you are in this world.

@morganniciomhair8284 Год назад

Thank you for your service!Having spent time recently here in Ireland I consider fronting workers ANGELS I wish you were honored and paid more Give yourself a little treat!x

@lore1260 Год назад

You live the life I used to try so hard to make for myself. Life had different plans for me and I got the opposite of what I wanted for myself. I live in the city, single, and every fear I dreaded occurred regardless. 99.9% of the hardships and heartbreaks I encountered in my life were out of my control and created by the people in my life. Whether it was work related, boyfriends, family, or friendships I learned to take the experiences as they came and never allow them to repeat again. Today, I am finally on the other side of the painful past at 47 years old. My life is now entering a phase where I can focus on myself and do things I always used to love doing in my childhood. Arts and crafts are some of the things I am getting back into. Your videos are helping me reconnect to my old self. Thank you!

@laurathompson2505 Год назад

I loved this post almost as much as I loved Paola's video. Good for you, what an incredible journey, especially because, as you said, 99.9% of it was out of your control. I suspect that is the case for many. I also suspect many do not come out on the other side. You did it! I hope you enjoy your arts and crafts.....and all other good things that await you in your "new" life.

@lore1260 Год назад

Laura, thank you for your kind words. I believe you are right many people are thrust into life barely surviving what is thrown at them. I hope the best for you as well, take care!

@LittleKikuyu Год назад

Best wishes for a wonderful new phase of your life! 🥰

@yvonnebirch6026 Год назад

Sweet Paola I was delighted to see you recently in Jonna’s post with all the loving wonderful souls who sent in a video 💕 I had a wise friend some years ago who since passed. Her motto was : “ I will know what I need to know when I need to know it “ This reminds me to let go of the questions and trust the Universe. You give so much by sharing your heart in your beautiful video’s. Much love from an old Dutch lady in California 🙏🇳🇱💕🌷

@globaljobs1855 Год назад

Who is Joanna?

@valwright9871 Год назад

Yes let go and trust the universe. Magical unfolding as you become ready to embrace all you will be given. Bery nicely said.

@Trissa.33 Год назад

@@globaljobs1855 Jonna Jinton, she has a RU-vid channel

@LauraG1 Год назад

I was so excited to see and hear you as well. Like watching a friend!

@LauraG1 Год назад

@@globaljobs1855Jonna Jinton is the channel name. A wonderful, talented young woman from Sweden that celebrated her 4 million subscriber number by recently requesting and sharing subscriber comments.

@janetjohnson5581 Год назад

I'm 71 and I still want to be a fairy and live in the forest with woodland creatures. That's why I love your art and place the pieces I've purchased where I can see them all the time. My dear your are truly beautiful on the inside and out.

@lindasteinbrenner8065 Год назад

The story about your sister is so inspiring that she turned her issues with depression around and is now helping others. I think that is important sometimes to get out of one’s head and reach out to help others. Something for which you are so good! Thank you! ❤

@jpamos3379 Год назад

Your videos feel like home, a safe place for my soul. I hope you know God is using you to do AMAZING things. Thank you for being you. 💕

@sherrimartin1057 Год назад

You are just a beautiful soul.....I feel like if we knew each other in person, we would be dear friends 🦋

@brimalvin Год назад

Thank you for reminding us to have FUN. We definitely need more of that in this busy-body world we live in. 💚

@CammyHell Год назад

Just enjoy yourself sweetie. You’re already leaving the world a better place because of your art and your book and your videos. You never litter you take care of animals you are enough. Just be … 😘

@margolucas3793 Год назад

I could smell the aroma of coffee when you were grinding the beans! 💕

@Elizabeth-arb22 Год назад

Oh my gosh, me too! Nice comment margolucas3793.

@AlyGSpirit Год назад

Nice to hear that someone is like me: I feel constandly cold too: I get the feeling I can only warm up in a Sauna :-). Warm greetings. Mona

@majorieterrazola2842 Год назад

Watching from Thailand 🇹🇭❤️ How i love your voice. 💕

@nennepanrikefairytaleart4773 Год назад

This video truly is a fairytale!, a fairytale of peacefulness and allowance ... You always talk about things that I find important and crucial ... I can sometimes feel drained if I talk too much about "shallow" things, (whatever shallow things are,) but what I mean is that it is important for me to talk about things that matter, to me, to us, to humanity, to the planet ... Thank you, Paola and take care!!

@barbarastone3610 Год назад

All the way from the UK - I often watch the cottage fairy vlogs and love the way each season is revealed in all the small objects that are displaced or discarded by nature which seems to transport us all to faraway lands. Seeing you reconnect with nature and noticing things other people wouldn't indulges my imagination. I too have a curious mind whenever I am out walking, although it's not so easy here by our shorelines because you have to take extra care not to disturb the wildlife. But I am hoping to entice some new varieties of birds to my balcony once I've planted some climbers. I am inspired by the work that you do and all the secret formulas in homespun objects. I wish you all the very best with your Etsy shop.

@loridennis6979 Год назад

I wanted to live in the hundred acre wood for much of my early life. It 's taken me many years, and many experiances to connect to the love and light of Christ. Yet now I'm gaining the inner joy and peace which dispels the darkness. May you continue to be blessed on your journey!

@tgeetoo9451 Год назад

God indeed is the truth, the light and the way to peace and love.

@sidilicious11 Год назад

Such a beautifully crafted video. Life is art, and art is life. You are so talented at both.

@juniorchavesopicassodeyahu988 Год назад

How is your voice so soothing and calming to the ears. You are an embodiment of inspiration here to give us an dose of positively, hope and enlightenment

@gladysbrewer7420 Год назад

I don’t know you personally but sweetheart you are a delight to listen to. Be blessed , and never think you are not enough for you overflow with gentleness and beauty .

@LK-tc4oq Год назад

I needed this. Really. Thank you. I’m at the verge of crying and feeling content at the same time.

@LK-tc4oq Год назад

@CONNIE, GERMAN GIRL IN AMERICA! 🥺🙏🏼❤️ so sweet. Thank you.

@bearcat2020 Год назад

Sending you best wishes a hug. Please take care.

@luciakonickova3320 Год назад

You are so beautiful and your videos are healing, you are a healer on this planet 🌏 ❤️

@Mark.H.9192 Год назад

'poofy' Quails, in late January. Lives well lived - both human and Quail. Kudos to your Mom.

@vickiecorby8063 Год назад

You are very blessed. You have so many talents, you can cook, you have a loving husband, faithful fans and way too many others. You are ❤️

@pinkroses135 Год назад

Leaning into my faith and enjoying the little things amidst the stress, anxiety, tasks and unknowns is something I've been doing lately so I appreciate the timing of this video

@JuliaHope1 Год назад

Your videos are like a warm hug to my soul. As a fellow anxiety sufferer, your words hit home and are always such a gentle reminder to slow down and treat myself with more kindness. I appreciate you so so so much!! ❤

@sheilavanduynfote5539 Год назад

I love your channel so much, your voice alone soothes my soul. You are so real and open so thank you for sharing with us. I know I feel so much better after your video. I actually feel like I am in a Forrest and I see the wood fairies and am soothed by all there is to see. My depression is not as bad as after listening to you. Thank you❤❤❤❤❤, it was great to see a little of you and Luke

@bearcat2020 Год назад

Thank you for sharing. So true.

@NateshasAmbience Год назад

This was such an endearing video! A few weeks ago, I looked at the impermanence of life and had difficulty coming to terms with it. Life is so precious. I hope we work to make the most of it. ❤

@kellyimbach4865 Год назад

Your channel soothes my soul and mind. I suffer from ocd and your videos put my mind at peace realizing that slowing down helps you and that gives me grace knowing I can do that too🙂

@mariaetheridge8343 Год назад

I'm unpacking boxes at present having moved into my new abode 2 weeks ago. I'm rediscovering so many beloved books - there are many! Tales of Beatrix Potter, Wind in the Willows, Peter Pan amongst them - and yes, the entire Winnie, the Pooh collection! And poetry. I'm back in heaven!!

@BRYAN4509 Год назад

Your videos are now a routine in my morning. So calming, relaxing, and interesting. You're a special human. Take care, Bryan.

@agds91078 Год назад

Hello fairy friend!! This Kentucky MerFairy sends well wishes to you and yours. I truly enjoy your channel and vids you make for us. You inspire me to do more videos for my channel and now that I’m able to do so I hope to get started back to doing the content I love and miss doing. I had to take a year and a half away from my channel to fight stage 2 triple negative breast cancer not knowing what my outcome would be and here I am thankfully in remission now for over a year and a half and praying cancer will stay away. I did 13 rounds of 3 types of the strongest chemo made and I have done 3 breast reconstruction surgeries over this year and a half and healing up great. I now have hair growing and I look and feel more and more like my old self each day. I found your channel while searching for calming videos to watch during chemo to help take my mind a bit off of all I was dealing with and I am so glad I found you. You truly do calm my days I’m very anxious so thank you. Sending hugs to you and everyone else watching from the snowy mountains of southeast Kentucky 💙🧜🏼‍♀️🧚🏻‍♀️

@Lili-xq9sn Год назад

I'm so glad you are doing better and that you are alive. :)

@agds91078 Год назад

@@Lili-xq9sn well thank you friend 🥰

@itsmewende Год назад

Must say, living in a little fairy house on a river bank, hanging out with woodland creatures getting into mischief, sounds wonderful. Brings back fond memories of watching the animated antics of Peter Rabbit and friends with my grans. Also nice to see you pop up in Jonna's, what would you say to 4M people.

@morganfiona8378 Год назад

I'm someone who is very attached to stability and am at a point in my life where i have little control over anything, and I've been struggling a lot with it but finding joy in the little things and talking about how i feel with people has made it bearable ♥️

@jfinke373 Год назад

We all enjoy your honesty. You, are of a special sort, the greatest sort we have. Many blessings. much love. You Are Awesome!

@HareCreek76 Год назад

I think you are the younger version of myself that I had lost a long the way. Almost 47 now and I am finally allowing myself to slow down, sleep, wander, create, work less and just be who I am for the first time in my life. I have nothing to prove to anyone anymore. Your videos have helped me to reconnect to the young girl I once was before the world got ahold of me and told me what and who I needed to be. Thank you for sharing and helping me to remember the things in life that bring true joy ❤

@tiffanysnyder8673 Год назад

Paola....you just make me happy. Thank you. 😊 Your beautiful soul radiates so much love and light to so many. 💗

@starbrown1219 Год назад

I love how you are able to see the beauty all around you. And how you appreciate the process of making coffee the long way, and making your own soap. Beautiful.

@fprleite Год назад

Lots of love from Brazil 💚💚💚

@hannahviolette4553 Год назад

I totally relate about not tolerating the cold well...I don't get chillblains, but I do have Raynaud's Syndrome and so I literally turn purple when it's cold - lips, nose, fingers, toes...all purple. And once I'm cold, there's no warming me up outside taking a hot shower.

@kellyt4447 Год назад

God is reaching out to each one of our hearts. When we find him we will find our peace and joy. God bless to all. 🙏🏻

@robinmp8300 Год назад

So nice to see you and your husband enjoying each other with Igor.❤ My pictures came and they are beautiful, I am never disappointed with the love you put in each one ❤

@kimlangenderfer7493 Год назад

I love every piece of clothing that you wear! I love the colors you choose and also the styles always suit you. It’s just another way that you use your art for self expression. It is so feminine and so very perfect ❤ I can’t wait to be inspired by what you wear next. ❄️💜

@tamzenkarma Год назад

Needed this today Many blessings to you beautiful, strong, special sister xox Love From Paonia, Colorado

@meganfp1061 Год назад

Beautiful video thank you ✨ (Perth, Western Australia)

@lindajeanelder8863 Год назад

Dear Paola, I completely relate to what you share about uncertainty. Its taken me a lifetime to get to the point of not feeling so concerned about the future, or how I am showing up. I do my best, and that is enough... I am enough 😊 I have stopped measuring myself by other people’s ways of being and am living in a way that honours who IAM. I send you blessings for peace and a warm hug as you continue your own inner journey of discovery 🙏💜

@feylights166 Год назад

This resonated with me. I've been struggling with anxiety and worry about the future.

@KatinkaPonders Год назад

It is always so inspiring to spend time with you 💕

@lindafisher8441 Год назад

Paola…I was just watching Jonna Jinton and imagine my surprise when she included your video response to what would you say to 4 million people…my goodness my two favorite spirits to watch and listen to in the same place….what an utter joy!!

@sweethaven1929 Год назад

Omg what a memory , I grew up in my younger day in the island and would stop at this old neighbor and she will let me grind the coffe …Dona Cesar , do you know that your videos help me ,for all you say and do it’s so real and I share many ,life is a gift ,we must unwrap every day like a precious gift ..hugs 💕❤️💕❤️

@CarlaCashOutLoud Год назад

Hi. I'm new to your channel and appreciated this video so much. My husband recently passed away suddenly and unexpectedly without warning. It was and remains traumatic. I've found myself feeling isolated, but am also becoming more aware of what I can and can't control. Your thoughts on "control" and "letting go" to give our mind and body rest really spoke to me. Thank you for that gift. Yes, life is uncertain, and we must cherish it all during the time we have. - Carla

@mrsbigbug Год назад

Warm hug from a stranger to you for your loss & pain. Have gone through a similar experience with my husband’s death. There is life on the other side of the grief.

@wildflowerwind6941 Год назад

I too lost my husband suddenly and unexpectedly 12 years ago. I am very sorry for your loss. I hope you can find small comforts.

@wildflowerwind6941 Год назад

@@mrsbigbug I am glad you found life on the other side of grief. It has been 12 years since my husbands death and I am still struggling with life in general. I probably still would be even if he were still alive.

@mrsbigbug Год назад

@@wildflowerwind6941 I’m sorry you’re still struggling. My heart goes out to you. I don’t know that I feel joy, but like Paola’s sister, I accept being up & productive as being a win. Much better than depression or gut-wrenching grief. I pray your struggles will become less and your happiness greater.

@Sthemingway Год назад

One of your best videos to date. Being "quietly content" is a good place to be.

@AR-td7cn Год назад

Life on life terms , the ultimate lesson. Boot camp for me was growing up in NYC, riding the subways, seeing how gritty and harsh life can be, at the same time how beautiful.Out of myself and into others, keeps me from the bondage of self. VIVA LA VIDA !

@lifeisagift.cherisheverymoment Год назад

Paola, the wisdom you share in this video is absolutely timely and beautiful and spoke deeply and profoundly to me today. Thank you! Namasté. With love. ❤ I have purchased your Book and your Audiobook and I have listened to and relistened to your audiobook and read and re-read your book and will continue to do so again and again. From this video: "It is not death that a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live." Marcus Aurelius "If you believe life is a gift, so it shall be. If you know that goodness is everywhere, You will begin to see it. If you wish for beauty, it shall appear. If you imagine a better world, You will take the first step to create it." Life is beautiful. Life is precious. Life is a gift. Cherish every moment.

@brilianaudrin Год назад

@Joanna_Kowalczyk Год назад

Hi Paola! I have mental health issues as well as physical ones. I find peace in Jesus. I know that whatever happens in my life, He watches over everything. And I'm sure that living here isn't all I have. Life is God's gift and I am grateful for it - both now and in the future, when I will never be sick again and everything bad is gone forever. I really like your videos because they are full of such beautiful nature and precious simplicity of life. Do You have a wrist tattoo? (acorn). Or is this a one time painting? Could you show your bathroom someday - do You decorate it too? Greetings from Poland to the beautiful Soul! 🌷🤗

@itssoaztek4592 Год назад

Again and again I am amazed by your storytelling. And your fantastic camera work, including the fabulous use of light and composition. It's not easy at all what you do and you do it very well to say the least. Thank you for sharing.

@vkq47 Год назад

You are so kind and beautiful and so well spoken! I live to watch what you are making or listening to what you have to say! We all can learn to be more happy within ourselves which can translate into how we treat each other! Thank you for your channel! Venetia in San Antonio

@anipapikyan Год назад

I saw you in Jonna’s video the other day, it was so nice and so was your message 😊

@annareznikova4087 Год назад

Dear Paola, thanks you for sharing your sincere thoughts with us. Your gentle manner helps me also to reflect and feel more peaceful and more importantly that we are not alone in our struggles. And so you know - you are making this world better by being your authentic self , sharing it honestly and so beautifully with the world and of course by sharing your art too.

@sandrazboinski6473 Год назад

Thank you for this thoughtful composition. I agree to live in the present is so important and often so difficult. I deal with anxiety and am learning to accept that I am not in control and I need to allow and feel those emotions. Being sensitive can be tough and scary but we are often the strongest people. Stay warm and be well.

@Essy367 Год назад

There’s something so poetic about the way you speak that I always find so soothing. Your videos always bring me so much peace, and I can relate to many of the topics you discuss in them, so I thank you for that. I can also empathize with what you mentioned about your sister’s struggle with depression and desire to counsel others who have been through what she’s experienced, as I have gone through a similar journey in life myself.

@thinkforyourselfjohn3167 Год назад

Loved what you said we have control of how we react to what happens to us you are so wise for your age Paola. God Bless you sweet and beautiful lady. ♥️♥️ Your kitty and dog are precious.

@johndej Год назад

Beautiful and thoughtful video!! Watching you sledding brought back some happy memories. I had one like that when I was young. Somewhere along the way it went wherever all those childhood toys went. I remember sledding, but not where the sled went. I'm realizing that as I age, the same thing happens to all the stuff and activities of my life. Interesting thing to ponder. Anyway, have a great week!!

@DrCalyn Год назад

I don’t know if I could ever be this chill

@LindaCasey Год назад

Take it from this oId Iady, you'II find as the years progress and you have grown withered and oId, that the things that worried you today wiII have drifted into non-existence. So, just breathe and aIIow the universe to work through you as intended.🌹

@worldover4616 Год назад

Just wanted to thank you for your beautiful artwork that I purchased on your esty website. Plan on and looking forward to returning for more.

@katiewillson7759 Год назад

I am always looking for ways to not spend as much screen time but when you do not live with much nature around it gets hard especially during winter months.

@Mark.H.9192 Год назад

beautifully said, Katie. I completely agree,

@TheCottageFairy Год назад

I definitely feel quite cooped up over here when it gets very cold 🥶 winters can be difficult, looking forward to a lovely spring!

@captainpharaoh Год назад

Life isn't so much about taking control. It's about making choices and dealing with the results. At any moment, you have a choice to either make something happen (or not) or to allow something to happen.

@zeenkosis Год назад

I love this❤

@penelopelambson6794 Год назад

We can control our choices but not the consequences.

@dkm6054 Год назад

"I'm afraid of the ultimate reality that my life is fleeting, and that I need to cultivate the life I love." So so so true.

@mariapenilla8993 Год назад

Beautiful soothing video! There is so much I can relate to through this meaningful message. You have been gifted with the most angelical voice among your many other incredible talents. Thank you, Paola! Greetings from South America.

@marycooney2194 Год назад

I loved what you said about sleep. I haven't been able to sleep longer than 5 hours at night and I know it's a control thing. I have been on a healing journey as well with anxiety and depression. I accepted this sleep thing as another thing to heal and what you said brought understanding. I am 62 yrs old and when I had my worst days in my 20s, 30s there was no talk about anxiety or depression, only advice to just push through it. Now I have learned to sit and feel what I feel. Thanks so much for sharing from your life and your sister's too. Be well and be at peace

@lauranardini8329 Год назад

Hello Paola, I just read your book recently and I have to say I really enjoyed it! Your thoughts and images in the book were wonderful. I also saw your appearance in Joanna’s newest video on her RU-vid channel. That’s awesome 👏🏻

@therealJamieJoy Год назад

Sending love, Paola. You are enough. You are always enough. Please remember that.

@lianeabeyta4515 Год назад

I have two grown grandsons 28 and 18, and it makes me sad that they label themselves as anxious and depressed individuals. I am afraid that keeps them stuck in this mindset. I just wish for a day they could just get up and be one with the universe. When I watched you making muffins, walking in the snow, playing with the dog, hugging your husband.... thats a day to relish and embrace. To stop thinking of tomorrow, the big picture, our own legacy.Just wake up one day be in the moment , as tomorrow will take care of itself. Just let life unfold and accept its possibilities, and its limitations. If we only worry about whats coming... we can't appreciate whats here.

@Julie-bq6iz Год назад

Hi Paola! I was very delighted yesterday to see your video message in Jonna's video! Two of my favorite artistic souls together. Your message was beautiful!❤️

@StopListenThink Год назад

I seen you on another video this week ❤ I seen a lot of people saying hi in that video and you were one of them 💕

@jessmcd503 Год назад

Yes it was great to see Paola featured there

@neelamshaikh12 8 месяцев назад

Such a comforting story read in a gentle voice. Keep reading to us as it unknowingly calms restless mind.

@yarazard 9 месяцев назад

I live in Houston, Texas, like your sister. Sometimes I feel like our stories mirror each other. I too, was an English literature major. I love reading. I too tried to be like others to go out and socialize more than I really wanted to. What eventually forced me to slow down and really honor my true nature was having kids. You are so lucky to have found the gift of honoring oneself at such a young age. Love your work, love your videos…

@Native-Kitty Год назад

Thank you for this beautiful video Paola. Some of the things you talked about resonated with me and made me feel that I’m not alone. That acorn baking mold was beautiful ❤❤

@birdbear5814 Год назад

Hello! Are you aware of your ayurvedic dosha? You look and sound like vata and it says a lot about us (not only our body). It helped me undrestand my intolerance of wind and cold. And what is importnat - cold food as well. Vata is a soup person. I am not an ayurvedic practicioner in any sense, I'm just trying what works for me and ayurveda hapend to had the same answers that my insights gave me. And it helps me accept wekness of my pale thin body and look for strenght of deeply feeling, midnful observing, creativity and connection. Wish you the best, keep warm, cause it means a lot for senistive body and mind.

@nafisa_ilkham Год назад

My dear Paola, I love you so much, thank you so much. When I feel depressed, and start to think about unnecessary things in my life, I always watch your videos, they always help me and calm me down, and makes me feel like how beautiful slow living is, sending you my endless hugs🫂🤍.

@elenad4294 Год назад

I share the same "symptoms" and feelings about the low tolerance for the cold, you are not alone. I send you warm hugs, take care. With love, from Romania.

@byvienne Год назад

Your voice is so calming! Loved your channel so much ❤️ wish i could one day do the same thing you did.. my dream

@bonniebinsky6666 Год назад

Getting into mischief with the woodland creatures sounds like heaven to me. Lol It is winter after all. A time to cocoon if necessary and to shine when you can. Just like nature. Hang in there Poala! We're almost at the halfway point in winter. Days are getting noticeably longer. Spring will soon be here and so it will be time to emerge once again. 🌞🌱🥀🐞🐛 Sending you much love! 💕

@lisacronin9333 Год назад

I left the city 7 years ago to live in a small mountain town surrounded by beautiful forest and wildlife in your front yard..literally. The forest is amazing. It teaches you more about yourself than anyone else could. Nature is all about balance and so is life. I've learned that living in the mountains. 🌲🌲🌲🌲

@desislavabozhinova906 Год назад

I’m going through a bit of a hard time mentally right now, because I recently struggled with a health condition that left me at home with my parents for a month and a half. I’m only 20 and just entering adult life, so I’m occupied by a lot of anxious thoughts about the future that don’t seem to leave my head..will i find a good job, will i find a loving partner, will I dissappoint my parents.. Learning to navigate life is so hard. Growing pains. Thank you for your wonderful videos! I wish I can be as wise as you one day.

@KMD2832 Год назад

My thoughts are with you x. Life will work out for you, it may not be exactly as you expect but it will work out,x. Give yourself the space to breathe and deal with one thing at a time, and you may find it all falls into place despite your worries x. Wishing you all the best in life, and if you have hard times, that you learn from them and grow stronger and wiser.

@stephaniejorritsma7447 Год назад

I’m sorry to hear about your health condition. From a fellow struggling young adult, pls know you aren’t alone. We will find our way. Sending prayers and hugs💗