Retired in the Philippines/Why I Choose to Live a "Boring" Life/Old Dog New Tricks@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234 Finding the Extraordinary in the Ordinary
As an Christian elder and minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ, I can undoubtedly say that this was one of the best messages that I have ever heard on RU-vid! There is nothing to add.... just a word of encouragement to keep sharing forgiveness, love and an opportunity to receive and enjoy the free gift! God bless you Paul and Jay!
what a DUMB response......... nobody cares whether or not you"re a so-called Christian minister.......you're actively supporting sex - tourism ............
Nonsense. Boring is stressful as your wanting to chase bikinis but don’t have enough self esteem to try so you end up watching RU-vid and keep doing all the things that doesn’t really make you happy instead of doing the things you do so you become bored and stressed. Not a good combination so grab your speedo and show the ladies your pot bellied hula dance.
Hi Paul, is there a way I can pm you regarding some questions I'd like to ask you with regard to moving in the Phils. It's mostly going to be my husband's questions about it...
It's called Stoicism Uncle Pauly! Finding the joy in the mundane, the beauty in the ordinary. What others consider boring is in fact a wonderful life. I didn't realise just how fulfilled my grandfather was until I came to understand that idea. He would happily sit for hours just listening and watching. When he spoke, however, you knew he had considered it deeply. Keep being boring.
@@rl8571 Absolutely RL, it is I suspect, why so many of us chaps who have been completely reamed by the system in the West crave the "normality" of the East. Those boring days of counting navel hairs and pondering are a joyous luxury :)
I'm not a Catholic but I woke up and told my fiancee that we needed to attend Easter Mass which she did not expect to hear from the Christian American. She was so proud to go with/take me to Mass that day. Good people are good people which may sound corny but if it's in your heart it will come out.
I've already developed some of that, which is strange while still being in the US. I used to work 50 to 70 hours a week, made a ton of money, and was miserable. About 4 years ago, I started turning down all overtime after remembering a good friend of mine who years ago told me "No one on their death bed ever said Damn it, I wish I spent more time at work!" Thing is, after all that my ex took all that money I made. Poof. Now I am an average 60 year old man getting ready to retire in a year and a half. Invisible here in the States. No other goals other than retire in Bacolod makes one strange here. That's okay, because I get to watch everyone get miserable on the gerbil wheel trying to get "ahead" while sitting contentedly in the park or wherever.
Sounds familiar, good to get out before it's too late. A lot of my past co-workers developed medical problems, were miserable and some past away maybe due to stress. One of my best friends worked a lot all the way up to retirement, he retired, then when I visited him at home he was talking about just coming back from the office. I told him that he did not go to the office and that he retired a while ago. Eventually, turned out that he entered into a dementia stage. It was happening as he thought he was still working. I helped out getting him help. He went from hospital to assisted living to nursing home to death. His home was paid off, had a large amount of money in the bank and it's all gone by the vultures.
I am right there with you I am only 53 and had it and all lost it to the ex. and realized that there is more to life than money and stuff .moved from the city back to my home town and live a good quiet life and surround myself with good people with no egos and great values . love the channel and all your words of wisdom hope to be in the Philippines some day .
Paul, I'm an Expat living in Chile married to a CHILEAN Lady, and I still talk to fast and won't things done now , 23 years I'm a slow learner. Relax and enjoy I remind myself.
You probably don’t realise it but you’re actually an extremely rich man. You wake up every morning at peace with yourself, breathe easy and smile. In all Western countries we’re programmed to consume; to want more and more “things” to make us complete. You’ve now managed to see through that falsehood! 😁👍🏻
That was a lovely reflection Paul and I'm so happy to hear about Pastor Jay ( barber ) who is so very learned in his Theology! You are so very fortunate to experience such great spiritual insights in your retirement years in the Philippines. You Paul are slowly maturing to be the new ' St Paul the Preacher' in the Philippines. You never know when the Lord is going to call you to fulfill His mission! God Bless!
Enjoying boredom is the discovery of true happiness. Not many people know the route to happinees. It is an art that transcends science of it. Keep it up!
Watching you helped me make the decision I’ve been trying to make for 11 years and really retire. September will be two years since I turned off the television. Now I need to turn off the desire to get up and go do something for somebody else and start doing something for me and with my wife. I’ll keep watching and I might just pass through your area in October and say hello. I last five weeks in the Philippines was the most relaxing time I’ve had and I’m looking forward to that again. Jesus is not for the perfect people he came to allow those of us who are not perfect to keep trying and doing the best we can. You have found happiness I am working on that myself! One of your crazy people! Thank you for being you!
Excellent video Paul. Many years ago in Canada, I climbed that crazy "ladder to success" and became very "successful". It also brought great anxiety, failure and grief. After beating my head against that impenetrable wall, I finally leaped straight out of the box and moved here to stay with my Filipina wife. We live a very simple life in the provinces on a tiny pension but we manage. Life is very slow and boring and I love it!
Wow, Paul! That was an inspiring video. I remember one of your videos where you mentioned the age when folks were most happy and it was 10 years old. At 10, you had some independence, some responsibilities, but your aim for the day was just to get together with friends and enjoy life. You said that was what your life felt like now... and for us still in America, in the rat race... all we want is your life, my friend. Thanks for sharing your adventures, it is much appreciated. Take care and God bless!
Thanks for your great videos. I'm Canadian & moving to the Philippines in October. I'm 62; retired - widowed for 6 years. Ready to start a new chapter. Thanks for your insight. 👍
I bought into the “success” program for 55 years and I WAS successful. The minute I decided to retire though I put that behind me. It was a career and a life I was mostly proud of but now that is over and it is the time to do something else like have my own version of a successful retirement. i go to the movies. Read books. Swim in the pool. Visit a museum. I get a massage. Travel locally a little. Mostly I am in the condo with my wife. Once a week I go out and meet English speaking friends. I never had an identity problem with retirement. I am a retiree. Getting rid of all my possessions to move to Thailand . . . I call that a success!
when i started to make decent money towards the end of my career, i just lived the same except paid off all debts and saved money. retired at 61. now 65 (nearly 66)... focus on losing weight and getting in good shape. biking 1 to 2 hours a day. living in canada. nice house but in no way rich. unfortunately my wife is ill and i really cannot travel. i enjoy your mental attitude. success is what each individual thinks it is. my concept of success is being kind.
What a beautiful story. I needed to hear it today. Thank you, Paul. A life lived in peace and contentment is truly success. The Lord desires us to enjoy our relationship with Him. We cast our worries upon Him. Trusting Him. It's a life of joy apart from the world's measure. God bless you, Paul.
I know this is a little older video Paul but what you basically mention in this video is the art of not giving a F about what others think. I stopped caring what other think of me about 10 years ago, if they don't pay my bills or live my life then I don't an F what people think or say about me. It's made my life so much more enjoyable. I'm 53 and my 5 year plan is to move there and live out a happy and relaxing retirement.
39 year old american expat 5 years in south america here and you have a really delightful message that resonates with my experience and gave me helpful words and ways to describe it. wishing you peace and love.
Once again you hit the nail on the head, Paul. I retired two months ago and I still feel like I am chasing the ball of happiness that I will never catch. My SS starts the first of next year and if things don't work out the way I plan the Phillipines maybe my next destination. Thank you, Mike in California
Paul I've been watching your vlog for about a year and I knew you were special ! Your testimony about the young barber, Jay, was very moving! You may not realize how much you are impacting the people who watch your videos. I was born again in 2014 at the age of 66. All my life I thought I was a Christian because I went to church and thought I was a good person. I found out later thankfully that my only way to be saved was by confessing my sin to God, repenting, and claiming Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. It was because my second wife, a Filipina, steered me in the right direction. I know it wasn't just by chance that I met her because God had it planned for me that way. Because of my being born again I'm at peace. Paul, keep doing what you're doing. God bless you brother! Best wishes always. Don Haren, Clearwater,Florida
Dude, very cool. I get it. I'm a 52 year-old visiting professor at Incheon National University here in Korea and a novelist. I discovered, perhaps like you, that once you molt the bs social rhetoric of life, you discover a contentment in it's thin folds. And boy howdy, the feeling is absolutely wonderful. Good for you. I believe that your channel helps a lotta cats get their heads straight. Hope you keep on keeping on. Cheers dude!
I have to hand it to you. As the rest of the RU-vid channels are jumping on the "the sky is falling" content, you give insightful content. I always liked the people from the Philippines and I thought it would be a nice place to live. I think that was what directed me to watch your video. Now I watch your channel to understand the people of the Philippines. I don't think I will ever live there but would love to visit. Your content keeps improving every year! Keep up the great work!
I really enjoyed this video and I always like when you mention that your a Christian. I try to read the Bible at night before I go to bed and when I read God’s word it really comes alive for me. Thanks for the beautiful message….
Old Dog here thinks he lives a boring life he ain't seen mine yet when I get over there I've thought about trying my luck at a RU-vid channel but I'm convinced that's more work than I want to do I'm not a lazy man at all but I'm going to try my luck at becoming one
Sooo good to finally hear from someone who's not afraid to mention God or Christ. I knew there was a greater source behind your wisdom than just yourself.
dude I love your laid-back attitude, I think that's how i am now since i retired, but living in Australia is so expensive and I am sick of having nothing left every month, so I've got nothing to lose I've already lost all of that so i don't need stuff already done that, just seeking relaxation of the mind, so at 73 I might get out of the rat race an come and have a coffee with you one day but we will see, anyway, you are looking a lot better now if you don't mind me saying so keep doing what your doing!!! all the best from alan Australia.
I*m 73 Michigan man. These are the best years of my life. Anytime someone ask if I ever get bored? I love to tell them, "Remember, "Being bored is self--inflicted"
Speaking words of wisdom Paul. The song says “mother Mary comes to me, speaking words of wisdom, let it be, let it be”. But today Brother Paul came to me speaking words of wisdom! Here’s the secret, when we let go and let God handle the details, everything we need shows up. Be in Gratitude even before God provides it. Blessings to you Paul.
Greater story & message in this video Paul I really enjoy you and baby Mae and I’m sure you would agree she is a large reason for the happiness that you found in the Philippines 🌝
Thanks Paul, sometimes we Christians, need to be reminded of this. We all fall short of the grace of God. He continues to pick us up, brush off the dust and forgives us as long as we believe. I never belived that until later in life. I didn't figure it out until I was into my 50's. So this guy was 23 years old - probably a lot younger. I wished I would have got it back then, it would have saved me and those who knew me, a lot of grief. Ok I will get off the pulpit - I am debating on retiring to the Philippines or Panama. I will be 65 next month. Healthy but struggling with the decision.
You are successful, Paul. You're 67 years old. That's a big success. You also have a pension large enough to support your way of life. You have a marvelous girlfriend. Paul, I want to be as successful as you. By the way, I'm 69. Retiring to the Philippines next year.
Congratulations Terry….I’m 67 and I applied for my Social Security and I hope to move to Dumaguete this year. I was in Dumaguete before Covid-19 and met my beautiful girlfriend and I can’t wait to get back to her.
This was an interesting intro to the TAO of Paul. I must say your interactions with people and especially living with Baby Mae, you do not live a boring life. I hope when I settle down in the PH I have half the life you have. Take care.
Boring is good. That has helped me save money. No get rich schemes, going on cruises, gambling, lottery tickers or buying a lot of things I don't really need. My idea of going out to eat is cooking a hot dog over a fire. Follow the herd and you will be just like the herd. I married a Filipina, brought her to Arizona and am very happy. Very hard working, with a pleasant disposition. Sent her to a cooking school before she came over and she loves it. I can't wait to send her to an advanced cooking class in the Philippines and drop another $2000 as she loves that stuff. I saved her from a slow, painful life and she is happy every day. Love your channel.
God bless you. I have the same Christian experience as you and your young barber friend Jay. "Have no fear of tomorrow. Sufficient today is the evil therof". The Word of God. Thanks be to God 🙏🙏
The only person that would ask you about your 'boring' life just doesn't get it. You are living life on your own terms. As a bonus you have been blessed to find that jem Baby Mae. Bravo my friend on your journey, and taking your sweet time getting there.
Hey Paul this is why I enjoy your channel you don't floor mat it you don't look at other people's videos just see what's working that week or that month or that day you just open up and you're real for that my friend I respect you so keep up the good work and the good news because what you do today Will affect your tomorrow
Paul for a few weeks I have watched your video's, you have a gift of reaching threw that screen and talking directly to me. Thank you !! God Bless ............................Friend !!
The Holy Spirit connects, and communicates through us, and is Amazing! "Offer it ALL (pains & joys of our day) up to God!" Thanks for sharing your... our Faith in Jesus Christ! Amen brother Paul
In my opinion, Paul let himself become the product of his culture when he was living in the USA.I've been living in the US all my life and I have no desire to keep up with the Joneses or to buy the latest greatest gadget just because everyone else has one.For the most part, You can live the kind of life you want to in the good old USA.Paul, you do have the power of volition. You don't have to go along with the crowd,especially in the land of Individuality.I enjoy your channel.
Paul I certainly enjoy all your videos and I find you to be a man full of wisdom. We go to the Philippines every two years except that it’s August when I return with my wife it’ll be the first time since 2018. I’ve been going regularly since 1989. We’ve been married since 1983. When we go to the Philippines I’m there for 4 to 5 weeks. I retired in 2018 at the age of 58. But I cannot stay in the Philippines. I have too much going on here and I enjoy it. In fact, I love it. Once I retired I started a second part of my life which has to do with veterans military museum and other organizations related to veterans here. I also have a couple of hobbies. In the Philippines where I live in a central island group of Visaya, I could gather hobby material that I love to do but I miss my friends here and the new museum we started two years ago. So of course everyone is different. But after three weeks of being in the Philippines I get very itchy to come back here in the US. But I understand when you spoke about that gentleman having to slow down. I can catch myself sometimes knowing that I’m very fast and my wife even pointed out. But for me, I love it. Paul again, I really enjoy your videos and I’ve learned a lot. I love the way you speak and the way you explain things. Keep up the outstanding work.🇺🇸🇵🇭
I just joined this channel. I appreciate your understanding and knowledge. I just met a Filipina girl. I’m going slow. learning and watching your videos. I hope to meet you some day . First time to visit Philippines. Hopefully November or February. thanks again
Hi Paul. As a retiree here in America for 3 years now, two things you said in earlier vlogs resonated with me: (1.) "I'm comfortable being alone." (2.) "I like not having to "show up."" Even with those two wonderful attributes, transitioning from the hurried lifestyle in the States to the slower lifestyle in the Phils. has to be pretty damn difficult. Even in retirement here in the states, I have to constantly remind myself I'm not "on the clock."
Amen to the whole video Pual!! Since I've been here, I have slowed down and enjoy all the simple things with my girl. Been past your house a few times, at least I think it is yours. Anyway, thanks for all the videos past and present!! Maybe we will see you around sometime. God bless brother!!
Paul I could listen to you every day! Your format of welcome your sincerity and rather Buddha like wisdom ( I know you are laughing here!)about the simple life . I think your strength is as a story teller (although interviews are good some are too rambling depending on the interviewee)and are blessed with a captivating Avuncular voice. I look forward to your blogs!
Thank you Paul, you are a good pastor to us ordinary people. You are doing great. Thank you for this moving story. I also tell people I do nothing when they ask me what I do here (in Spain btw).
Your young barber has been blessed by God. As difficult as the path may be which lies ahead for him, he will continue to be blessed. Thanks so much for sharing his story, Paul.
Wow what a wonderful video so happy I happened to find your blog and I will continue to follow your blogs you and I so similar in our thinking I live in the Philippines and happy I'm 73 hope someday we can meet and I'm really happy for John and that you helped him get back to the states and looking forward to hear how his life goes I'm Chad Chivrell from California usa happy to know you and hope we can meet someday
I started listening to you and Gio and Mark over a year ago when I put my house up for sale in Florida. I wanted to move down the street from where Gio was in Mactan. I was a little disappointed that my house hasn't sold yet. But I trust GOD has a better plan for me up ahead. I looked the other day on RU-vid and the condo I wanted to go to, had a 200 ft ship crashed in front of it. The Ibiza waterside restaurant was also completely wiped out from the typhoon. Still praying God can use me over in Bohol. And thanking him for slowing me down a bit. There is a lot to be said for a Boring Life, Brother.
Just enjoy the life that's given to us, for there's riches in the common things around us than all the gold of the world. Blessing and peace be with you Paul and of course baby Mae.
I enjoyed the word of wisdom Paul.,I’m a born again Christian.,grew up going to church every Sunday. I was a choir and bible teacher for kids. God always been faithful to me though I’m a sinner.When I have worries prayer always works. Thank you for reminding me how blessed I am to know God. God bless you and Mae.
We love your videos Paul. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences with us. It is a blessing that you share your knowledge with your subscribers. This is something the young generation back here in the US of A do not want to hear nor do they respect. I can relate to the fast paced GETR DONE! lifestyle Paul. I believe we become desensitized to our surroundings as we age. We take the little things for granted. One thing I have observed on our trips to the PI is that Filipinos never lose their sense of surroundings or family. The little things mean so much to them. Like sharing a meal or a trip to the beach. You inspire me to be a better human being. Will be there permanently in less than 3 years. We hope to rub elbows with you someday. God Bless!
Isn't it Amazing to think that this 1 barber having a conversation and entertaining his client, now has a positive message of the Word of God, shared with over a million people world-wide thru his client. Ya never know where that next haircut might lead us to !!!
Some may say my life is boring. I get up when ever I want to unless it's a doctor appointment day & drink coffee til I'm ready for beer or liquor or both while I watch vids on yt then fall asleep. Rinse & repeat every day for several years now & I am very happy all things considered.
Paul, you have an unbelievable way of articulating your experiences. I'm absolutely a minimalist now and I'm so at peace and content. God is good my friend.
Hey, Paul......Welcome to success..!! We've all made it, to here, to now. After a life path full of adventures, conquers and history, Our history. Long life to you, baby Mae and all around you.
I like it Paul. Keep it real brother. Happiness is about the people around us, not the $. First time I lived rural, fell in love with it and let go of all the bullshit expectations. Love your vlogs 👍 Hahaha……23. Wish I was that intuitive. Live and learn. God bless
