on living a ‘boring’ life - accepting a gentle daily existence 

Hello everyone! Hope your are all well, I hope this homage to autumn brings you a peaceful moment today ❤ PS: I got the wood hanging kit in this video as a gift from a friend from this etsy shop: www.etsy.com/shop/ForestCulture?ref=yr_purchases

As an introvert, I love boring. I can spend hours alone in nature.

Sometimes people see our lives as boring while we're just introverted and sensitive, and we tend to appreciate small things that they might not noticed. Being ourselves is enough.

Your life doesn’t seem boring at all. It seems vibrate,full of wonder and life. I’m glad you can soak in the nature around you.

It's important to remind yourself that what someone else finds "amazing" may also be boring to you. For me, there is nothing more boring than a party with a lot of alcohol, and there is nothing better than a quiet picnic in the forest. Thank you dear Paola ❤

I recently read a quote by some famous person (whom I had never heard of). She said, “My hobbies are reading, gardening, & silence.” 💕

My mother lives in a care facility for Alzheimer’s patients. After experiencing the lives of people there I am taking every second of my life as a gift from God. Things like going on a nature walk, reading or simply drinking coffee is something they can never do again. Your life looks absolutely wonderful to me!

Through all the craziness that's happening in the world . And on the internet as a whole. Am so thankful that there's a channel like cottage fairy . To take us away and back into the simplicity of life .

This video came to me at the perfect moment. As a very contented and peaceful introvert, I am honestly never bored probably because I am a voracious reader and also have many hobbies and interests, but I do occasionally find myself fighting off feelings of guilt because I shy away from many of the situations that are prized in our very extroverted society. I think “is there something wrong with me?” even as I know I have no intention of changing myself even if I could. Thank you for the reminder that the way I choose to live my life is every bit as valid as the extrovert who lives a much more outer directed life. Boring? No, I have a rich interior life, a small number of close friends, and thanks to your videos, I have the contentment of knowing others who share my way of living.

I love a quiet life. I'm amazed at how often people refer to "boredom" these days. I don't believe I have been "bored" a day in my life!

Lol when I was in my 20's I didn't enjoy parties or drinking, so I was perceived as boring, I spent those years learning about anything I felt curious about. As a result, in my 30's I'm a person with wide knowledge that keeps learning, I dare anyone to call me boring 😂.

I think there is absolutely nothing boring about your life. When I need to regroup and calm myself, your site is the best medicine.

Hi Paola, thank you for sharing your “boring” life because to me it’s not and knowing that there are more people that feel like myself is comforting. Your videos help me heal and relax in a world that feels like it’s constantly moving faster than I can keep up with. You are truly an inspiration for accepting myself as a “slower” or “boring” person. Thank you and hope you have a good and peaceful week.😊❤

Your life is amazing don't listen to the haters.

If being mindful, attentive, and appreciative of the simple thing in life is a boring life, i also prefer a boring life. It is soothing and comforting to live this way, and inspires so much creativity. Thanks Paola.

I am an introvert at heart. However I do travel a lot and enjoy travel. But no matter where I travel I always look forward to coming home to my fur babies,books crafts and the comfort of my home. We retired a few years ago to a small little beach town and love all of the nature and living a simple life. I think your life it just lovely.

I’m a friendly introvert married to an extrovert and momma to an adult introvert. I yearn for a little more peace in my world but I do love the energy my extrovert provides. After having filled my life with business and the nervous talk we introverts do when we are anxious, I am finally getting back to my core self. I’ve lost my mother this year and it’s taught me to stop wasting my time pretending to be what I am not. If others find me boring so be it. I’ll take my walks and live in my head. It’s so difficult to reestablish the habits of reading and quietness I used to have before life and kids happened but I’m trying.

Your videos are so peaceful and serene. It looks like you live in a fairytale. The perfect introverts world where empaths can live. Your videos make me feel less alone and like there are other people just like me out there.

I’m an introvert and your life looks like perfection to me. That red dress is beautiful on you. I like that you appreciate quality over quantity.

I've been thinking about this a lot lately, too. Our culture craves and celebrates overstimulation. I finally stopped trying to keep up and just allowed myself to live my quiet, "boring" life and I've never been happier and more at peace. Paola, your videos are the loveliest and I look forward to each and every one of these. This one and its message is in my top favorites of yours. Thank you for sharing with us and so glad you're feeling better! Autumn blessings to all ~

All the while growing up if we would complain about being bored my mother would say; “The thinking man is never bored.” And if we indulged in eye rolling on the rare occasion we were handed a dust rag and broom! Aww, such good memories! 😂😂😂

What a blessing to be able to live so close to nature, hear the birds and breathe pure air, away from the chaos and the noise of the big cities! Enjoy life in your hidden paradise!

I have never understood the concept of "Boring" in fact your life is exactly what I wish my life could be.

Being an introvert in a family of extroverts, I spent most of my life developing a more "acceptable" way of myself. I was past 60 before I began to accumulate those buried parts in order to simply BE... as me! My faith & my prayer time speaking into the tender ear of a listening Savior have been my constant throughout... the stirrings from nature, Mozart, journaling, and morning sunshine greeting me consistently over decades... these have been the tangibles that have kept me attached to my true self, even in the busiest of professional seasons, & even amidst the struggles of single motherhood within that busy-ness. Over those years, I often heard myself saying that I LONGED to be bored... even if for just a day or for a string of hours! Paola, as you here, substitute "gentleness" in place of boredom... it makes so much sense to me! Thank you for the quietness in your voice & the poem of nature that you depict and share so profoundly in photographs, video, and in your watercolor creations. You are kind. And I am so grateful for that kindness.

The way you capture nature, your voice, the environment you create, and everything you say is so magical. Please never stop creating this kind of content. Me transmite tanta paz, y me llena de esperanza. ❤

Good morning from the UK. I find that I am more content with my own company, nature, my garden & my pets. People give me headache, they seem so noisy these days & in need of constant entertainment, it’s almost like they can’t stand silence or their own company. I’m fascinated with the candle you lit behind you, I’ve never seen one like that before.

I too live in the mountains. I have relocated many wood rats! They look just like the one you removed. They are so cute, but much cuter when they are not getting into the engine of my truck or the storage shed. They have stolen tools, pens, wooden shimes, and the list goes on a d on!

Your life may be quiet but definitely not boring. ❤

Your life sounds wonderful to me.

Oh, your life is NOT boring!!!! You are so blessed to live the life you have......not filling it with unimportant, superficial moments, but with life fulfilling, inspiring, beautiful moments that many of us have no idea how that can be. To be surrounded with nature and all that she has to offer....how I envy you!!! Thank you for sharing it with us..... 🐿

I just wish, I could live this life too, one day. In nature. Without stress. Just living with my favourite things.

The baked apples 🍎🍎🍎so much make to remind my childhood 🥰😋...my mom made them in winter too🍎🥰😋✨ Your Life close the nature🌻,🍁🍂🌿🏵️🌼and with your Fairy🥀🧚🏻‍♀️ cozy lovely home, 🏡 without any doubt never will be boring! Mostly is be fascinating!! ✨🧙‍♂️🍄🧝🏼‍♀️ Thanks for sharing, like always my BEST wishes from Uruguay 🙋‍♀️🥰✍️

“A sheltered life can be a daring life as well. For all serious daring starts from within.” ― Eudora Welty ❤

Exactly how you need to adsorb and steam the Stroopwafel the Dutch way and like your life we consume the small things and our surrounding and appreciate this. It’s not about being an introvert but seeing how you’re self looks at the world.

Ah I see a stroopwafel. A Dutch treat I grew up with. I live in California now and left my country over 40 years ago. I can still get homesick when I see that. I don’t think your life is boring at all. I think it is full and rich in art and the beauty of nature. Much love from an old Dutch lady in California ! 🙏💕🇳🇱🌷

I live a chaotic life full of feeding homeless people and running here and there with my 12 children and 17 grandchildren and I see absolutely nothing boring about your life... Cherish these moments for life has msny twists and turns and chaos becomes your daily entertainment♡

Thank you for sharing your beautiful thoughts & sweet adventures in the forest…such a delight to hear your calming voice…you are a gift…🌺💜🌺🙏🌺💜🌺

I just moved to upstate NY after growing up in dry, hot, dusty northern California. I am enthralled and awed by the Octobers here! Boring is so far from the word I would choose to describe my simple, rich, fulfilled life, but I do hear it a lot when referring to similar lifestyles. Amazing to me, when sitting in an office and living in the city seems the boring option in my mind. Thank you for sharing, happy October.

My heart warms at the end of each video, as Paola sends us away with her love. It is that love that keeps bringing me to this channel! I wish that more of our world felt more like Paola's world.

I love waking up in the morning, sending praises to God for another day, watering my plants, talking to animals, brushing my teeth, combing my hair, making myself a cup of tea and playing my favourite game on PC. Life is good🤍

Sometimes I wish I lived in a place where there are 4 seasons, to witness the leaves changing, to experience the chill of October evenings. But then I look out of the window and I am suddenly grateful for the sweltering sun, for the abundance of mangoes and other tropical fruits on my table, the verdant valleys beyond the horizon, and the affordable and readily available coconut water that I can’t imagine not having daily. We live in different settings, live life in varying paces… which is why we all have interesting (non-boring) lives. 😊 I enjoy seeing how things are on the other side of the Pacific and hearing your thoughts about life, Paola. Thank you 🙏 😊

We are never alone for our higher self is with us 24/7

This is my kind of life ❤❤❤I do the same things, walk the trails, star gaze and hang out with my dog and my kids and grandson. Soooo peaceful. Also, adore listening and watching the rain ❤

there is something so painfully beautiful about autumn in Washington. of course autumn is pretty anywhere. but to see Paola on walks in this area, is something truly special to look at. maybe it doesn't matter the season, this place is so gorgeous. 💕

You have created a beautiful, tranquil life. I would be lying if I said I wasn't a bit envious. I understand your life isn't perfect, and none of us gets through this life unscathed. But you inspire me to live my life aware. Aware of the beauty of nature and how healing and grounding it is. And to be kinder and gentler to myself. Thank you, Paola.

I once lived in a very rural area. We did not have a wood rat. (That I know of). But I noticed that my Brillo soap pads seemed to be disappearing from their spot under my sink. Then one day I discovered a very elaborate nest in the attic. It was made of brillo pads and decorated with faux poinsettias and other baubles from the boxed Christmas decorations.... I am also an introvert but I have never experienced boredom. It did take me some time, however, to acknowledge that solitude and serenity are a necessity for me. It is easier now that I am widowed and retired. Thank you for your videos. Stay free, friend.

I love your content because it’s simple and peaceful and also brings tranquility in a world filled with chaos . Thank you 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

I don't consider this boring. It is relaxing, enriching, nature is my refreshment. I love that my 1 year old son loves nature just like me ❤. The way he points to birds and says "what that?!," the way he follows every little bug, and the way he looks at the rain, melts my heart. I would choose being in nature with my son over anything, any day.

My life is very similar to yours here in The Cairngorm Mountains in Scotland UK. I love nothing more than immersing and grounding myself in nature. I love your calming and very inspiring videos. Thank you for the effort that you put into making them. 🥰

People who say you're boring are actually the boring people themselves. But this is something I tell people who are chronically bored are just uncontent people and that's all there is to it

I love your videos, they are so calming and whimsical. Sending love!

i 'd never be bored living where you do, in fact i'd revel in it. each season in your valley, and everywhere really, brings it's own wonder and beauty. i've changed my life dramatically due to cancer, and now enjoy a quiet *boring to society* way of living . each day is filled with peace,something new to learn. i've rediscovered the introvert that i always was, but chose to ignore. attempting to be an extrovert was exhausting and debilitating. we are all where we belong, if we listen to our inner voice.

A matter of perspective, indeed. I was forced to retire a few years back. I told concerned colleagues that it was okay, that I'd be fine, that I had a LOT of reading to catch up on, and all of that free time would give me the time I needed to concentrate on my writing. And it has done that. Despite being teachers, people who are supposed to promote reading, my colleagues didn't really understand how someone could devote a whole afternoon, much less a whole day, to reading. It was rather frustrating for me to have all of these books I'd collected (alright, not collected, hoarded, if I'm being perfectly honest), and not had the time to sit down and just read, all because of the mountains of teachers have to do every, single day, often including on the weekends. They thought reading was boring. My hope is that I inspired my students to discover the simple joys of reading. As for writing, they knew that I was an author, and that I'd gotten great reviews for my first two books (published as ebooks), and that the first one even won an award. But to spend a lot of time each day writing? Surely there must be something wrong with Mr. Gilbert if he wants to do that. Hah! They just don't get that I have a passion for writing. Before I retired, I'd written 3 novels, and they took me years to write. Now that I have the time, I've written a nonfiction book (that one took a while because of the illustrations), another novel, and I just finished Chapter 17 on my latest novel (writing one and a half chapters this afternoon and evening). I've got so very many stories inside me just bursting to get out and put into books. And when I'm not reading and writing, I'm communing with nature. Granted, I don't have a valley retreat to live in, but I've got a nice yard, a creek behind my place, a couple if parks within 5 minutes driving time, and a lot of green space around whenever I want to explore - rolling hills, mountains, fields, farms, and creeks and rivers and lakes, oh, my! Even for city bound folks, there's a bit of nature to be found all around - a sturdy weed pushing itself up through a crack in the sidewalk, trees reaching for the sky from their sidewalk base, flowers planted along a windowsill, squirrels and chipmunks living in those trees, a patch of grass in an empty lot, a park in the middle of the city, birds singing to greet the morning sun, etc. Everyone can enjoy a little "boredom" if they just slow down, take a breath, and do something slow and easy and enjoyable in order to step out of the so-called rat race, even if only for an hour or two every weekend.

"planning is important, but being is more so." - amen! thank you for this, from another "boring" girl 🖤

Your life is not boring. When you're living the life of your dreams,the life you want to live and not the one you have to is never boring. I'm the opposite of you,I'm a career person,I love to achieve things and climb mountains and get the money 😅 and people say that I must get burned-out but I don't. I LOVE IT. Is the life I always dreamed to have. I wake up happy beacuse I'm gonna do what I love. It's not what you do,is how you feel about what you do. I love your videos by the way. 🥰

Thank you, Paoloa, I received my Etsy purchase. Thank you for the beautiful (not even a little bit boring) videos of your calm and romantic life. 🥰🥰🥰

hi im happy to see always on your video...im from philippines

"Boring" is subjective. Whats boring to me is great fun to someone else. If anyone calls you boring it says a lot more about them than it says about you.

My life is so predictable you could set a clock to my routine. And that is what I like and can afford during these times but I am content. Thanks for showing your contentment as well.

Paola, you have such a rich and full life! I know it wasn't always that way for you, which makes achieving it all the more precious. This week's video has caused me to contemplate "activity"... in the context of leading an "active" life, as opposed to a "boring" one. In this day and age, physical fitness is encouraged so strongly for one's health that it becomes an obsession for some. We must keep in mind that mental activity is just as important as physical activity. In our society, being physically active (ie: "sporty") is so often valued more than being mentally active (ie: introverted, bookish). Hopefully, we can each strive for a mixture of the two that best suits our own mental and physical health. 🙂

Love this wonderland of a beautiful life. I enjoy watching you and yes I am an introvert and spend time alone when my husband and daughter leave for work. I’m retired and while they are away at jobs I’m alone for a number of hours. I am busy painting and writing and I take long walks. I am never bored. I live a rich interior life that keeps me company all the time. As I’m growing older I find that I’m happier. I have raised my family and now I am raising myself. Learning more about me everyday. It’s all good.

I'm an introvert and I loved being me. Being alone is not boring. It is authenticity. It gives me the energy and good vibes. Nature is tranquility and peace to my soul. Thank God! ✨

🍂thank you so very much for your thoughtful and humane way of relocating the rat. All looks full of life. Nature has been one of my greatest healers. 🍁

Simple, quiet and gentle does not equal boring! Sending best wishes for your recovery to full health & strength x

I moved to a house within the grounds of a remote farm in Wales. literally living my dream after watching so many of your videos. I'm alone but not lonely(husband still in london..for now). this morning I sat outside on my bench in the freezing cold drinking a cup if tea, loving every minute of it listening to the birds. I do miss the convenience of a corner shop( I have to ride over hills to get milk) and going to the cinema once a week but when I go down to London I make more of a effort to see family and friends and do new things. I know we made the right decision. I don't think about how I look..I live in wellies, timberlands and dungarees.Theres no pressure to buy new clothes or change my hair (I braid my own hair now thanks to RU-vid) . the farm animals, including a blind dog, are my new friends and I don't have feed or walk them. I'm content and never bored. plus I just found an apple tree on the grounds so I'll be making your treat soon. xx paola

Yes! Please share your autumn fairy tale! ("The Snow Fairy" story is my favorite so far) But I would love a fairy tale (and an art print to match, of course) for each season, please. ❤ 😊 Thank you!

I love your videos! The content is very interesting, calming, and creatively inspiring. Keep on being YOU! 😊💞🌻 Happy Autumn! 🍁🍂

Wonderful and peaceful video! I am always excited when I see that you've posted a new one. The forest takes on such a vibrant feel as it prepares for winter, so being able to wander and explore is a great experience. I'm glad you get to do that so easily! Have a great week!!

You’re a living fairy in the woods!🥰

Beautiful video ❤️ I am very intrigued by the brass candle that you lit before you started talking about feeling under the weather. Can you tell me if it’s vintage or antique and if you know where one might find one like it? I’m glad you are feeling better ❤️

I love that you can always find something wonderful about life. Your curiosity about things will never make your life boring. .

Wow, your “boring” life looks pretty amazing to me! What a gorgeous corner of the world you are blessed to live in! Thank you for sharing the beauty of the world around you. While I live and work in a city, I treasure the little pockets of nature that are usually just steps away. Your baked apples look so scrumptious! I will definitely try making some for my family this weekend. ❤

When I am down all I need to do is retrieve your videos and watch. I'd rather live the boring life than being surrounded by toxic people. I can't thank you enough Paolo

You know, you really are one of the most gentle, beautiful, creative souls i have EVER encountered and I am so very grateful for your loving gentle simplicity in all ways, including your manner and way of speaking, and I appreciate your naturalness, softness and your recipies, your artwork, and all the other wonderful things you do, I can only wish toendeavour to emulate you. I'm in a rapid state of change right now, all is rather chaotic dramatic and frenetic at times, being a fellow introvert, I have to say, all I want is a peace filled, natural, quiet, creative and fufilling life. I would so adore living deep in nature as you do. I used to, but when my husband died, I was thrust, by dint of circustances to living in towns. Renting. I have lived a rather nomadic existence since my husband died, moving so many many times,as I lost my compass and my anchor - but I am inntentionally settling down, and I pray I may be blessed by ahcieving the kind of magical, gentle, peaceful, serene and creative life your have made for yourself. I do send you so much love and gratitude, from Scotland x And, thank you for being. I so appreciate YOU.

Dear Paola TheCottagefairy You n Your Life As Precious n Valuable, I Can Imagine, I Always Enjoyed Your Video Contents, Watching Your Videos is Like Meditation, You Helped Me A Lot in Strengthening My Beliefs in My Life n Feeling Proud of Myself, Keep Continuing Your Valuable n Mesmerizing Work n Keep Adding Value to The Life, Your are The Merical Worker n Improving People's Life Every Moment Everyday, TakeCare & ThankYou

I adore these videos. Your simple living as known as boring for others made me fall in love with the hamlet I live in at the moment and appreciate the moment I am in. Thank you! ❤

There is nothing better than being with my dogs. 🐾🐾

As an only child, growing up in nature, near a forest, I have always been comfortable being alone and exploring the natural world around me, usually accompanied by my dogs. Our earth is becoming more violent every day. I stay away from this madness by retrieving into my peaceful garden, my property, the forest.

You have a very blessed life 🤍 I would love your life. Nothing boring at all about your life?

Cottage fairy u are really a fairy to us .🥺 I thought my life also boring and meaningless but after seeing u I dont think that way anymore ❤

I can relate to being "boring" but no one should feel that being themselves isn't entertaining enough. It's ok to not be extroverted. 💜

I love boring! I love having moments of quiet and calm…nothing to do but be. I have little kids and those moments are so precious even if they are few.

I'm an introvert, as well and I'm never bored. There's always something to read or play piano. My "excitement" is going to the grocery store too. 🤗 I think "lonely" is more of a word I would use, for me, instead of "boring"

From a mom and daughter in Colorado.. we are so grateful for you. Watching your videos is something special we bond over and throughout our days say “this reminds me of the cottage fairy!”. Thank you for all you do. ❤️

I love u. You are literally a fairy. The colors, camera angles, everything you have done is so beautiful. I'm not sure how I can fully describe the intensity of emotions I feel, but I'm so happy to follow your work. Thank you. 🌹🤗

"Planning is important, but being is more so." So true.

Oooooh that was such a cute rat! With a lovely tail too! I'm glad you were so gentle with it.

I love your art. I buy from your etsy shop frequently and I am always very pleased. I only give your art away to very special people in my life. Most of it I enjoy myself by hanging in my sewing room. Thank you for making it available to the public. It is exactly what I would create if I could. I love your videos too, they calm me and always make me appreciate my blessings more than ever.

Lovely, everything so lovely! Thank you!

I am constantly amazed and admire how you are able to maintain your peaceful life without all the hustle and bustle that most of us endure. Notice I said endure, not enjoy. 😊

Hello my dearest friend: I’ve been following your videos for the past 3 years. I really admire you so much. You have such a Beautiful Soul and a Huge Heart. Your home is so cozy and warm. Thank You for letting me in your adventures. A Big Howdy 🤠 from: San Antonio, Texas 💕🤗

I love the message of this. I never have any news for friends and family that call. My stay at home mama life is "boring" but the best thing ever. I love seeing you skip down the pathway, you look incredibly happy. Thanks Again for another video!

Embrace the boring - it’s easy to burn out in today’s society. Simplicity in the boring. 🙏💜

Life lived in Nature's midst is never boring! I find you delightful. Thank you. I live in northern Arizona, surrounded by a forest. My walks are Awesome. ~ Teresa

Dearest Paola, once again, another beautiful and inspiring video ❤ what a fabulous time of year over there. Loved the little wood rat - such a sweet creature 🥰…..enjoy these peaceful moments. I imagine the baked apples were lush xxx Francesca

This was such a beautiful video the colours and sights of Autumn combined with your lovely voice and words brought a sense of peace these days people seem to imagine they must always be busy but sitting quietly enjoying nature or a craft or hobby is just as fulfilling. The wood rat was adorable and I’m sure it will be happy in the new home you found for it ! ❤😊

The photography here is most beautiful, though autumn lends itself to that. Thanks for taking us along 🍂

I wondered a bit about the title of this video . No life is ever boring and living where you live is a blessing. But you came to the right conclusions about life. That is called growing up

Ohhh, that wood rat was so adorable!! I didn't know they existed! Thank you for another cozy video!

Your channel is no less than a fairytale for me. It takes me to a world of fantasy ☺ Thanks a ton for taking out your precious time to share your life with everyone ❤ Just watching your content is so soothing. Stay super blessed 😇 Love from India ❤