Waiting for spring (& other future events) 

Only God, who brings us that beautiful nature, can bring us true peace and joy. I thank God every day when I pick up my knitting and am able to create something beautiful.

Hello and Thank you for taking the time to share your insights. I have spent a good part of my morning peacefully knitting and watching quite a few of your lovely videos. I have found you to be such a calm and inspiritng presence and truly a kindred spirit. The world has so many tragic and tramautic events happening and I myself have suffered a great personal loss that pervades my existance and while we cannot ignore these things, we cannot immerse ourselves in them either for that robs us of the good that is present in the now. We must find and immerse ourselves in the little comforts and joys of now-while we wait for a better moment in time because perhaps that moment won't come as we imagined it and in fact we look back on that waiting time as the good time (we did not fully appreciate). It is not flippant or careless to focus on the good in our lives - it is of the upmost importance. Thank you for bringing me creative inspiration through your knitting and soulful inspiration through your beautiful insights. And even though it is a dreary windy grey day here in Connecticut - I will get myself outside and listen to the birds for a few minutes while i search for signs of spring. Blessings to you.

16 March,' 23- Found your channel through my passion for knitting. I am putting away my TREE while I listen to you. First it is for Yule,Christmas, then less the colored lights and ornaments, it has all white- lights paper snowflakes ,clear stars and then in February > pink heart lights, paper hearts join in and a few "Easter/Spring" eggs, some 60 year heirlooms from Gramma... today though it feels TIME. TREE has sustained me through the dark, wet long winter, along with fire in the hearth and knitting, books, music... and today>> Housecleaning Day... the Spring sun shining more brightly now (our latitude equinox is just two days away!) I put it away with deep thanks and turn to nurture all the infant plants on dining table to get them ready for the GARDEN! Thanks for these lovely musings. They nurture deeper Presence.

Thank you Helle. I’ve watched each of your videos twice already and will probably watch them again. Seems we have experienced similar situations. I too left a career that was not fulfilling and have a similar sorrow too. Your words are very comforting. ❤

Helle, There is so much wisdom in what you say throughout this video. I loved the parable about the fisherman and the tourist... and so many other moments. Wishing you peace with your sorrow. We all have 'something' that tempers our joy, but perhaps that is what makes the sweet moments feel so sacred.

Many thanks for this wonderful, inspiring episode.

I really enjoyed this video!! I live in the Omaha, Nebraska, and I was walking out dog a couple of weeks ago and saw about a dozen robins. I thought spring must be coming early, but my hopes were dashed last Thursday when we received six inches of snow and the weatherman has predicted more snow this Thursday. I’m in my late seventies and practiced yoga for about 16 years. A book my yoga teacher lent me a few years ago was a fun read and you might enjoy it too. It’s “Who Ordered this Truckload of Dung” by Ajahn Brahm a British Monk. You laugh your way to enlightenment with inspirational and light-hearted collection of stories.

I have only recently “discovered “ you, but I throughly enjoy whatever content you choose to produce. As a fellow knitter, I enjoy that side, but I also enjoy your message of transition and slowing life down to an enjoyable level to be particularly attractive. Please keep making such beautiful and thoughtful videos.

I loved this video. We should welcome each day and the light we get. Here in Waterloo, Canada, we didn’t see the sun for more than here hours for the entire month of February. Today, though, the sun has returned and the plants are blooming. Signs of spring. Thank you for this video. We all relish peace of mind, peace in each day and peace for the season.

Thank you for the beautiful & insightful message. I find that it is peace that I most seek. Being outdoors, gardening, long walks, meditations and knitting helps to quiet my mind and slow down a life that is sometimes far too busy and focused on things that only cause anxiety and rob us of peaceful moments. Please contniue to make these videos. They very often speak to the thoughts & feelings that so many of us have. It's comforting to know that others do too.

After the last few year of transition through menopause and illness and many things beyond my control, I can relate to the "all over" bits of life. I agree too re the expectation of being happy. It is like the song "I never promised you a rose garden... " there are thorns among the petals and there is winter.... and to switch metaphors, it helps me to view life with its ups and downs as waves on the ocean, and while I am the farthest thing possible from an actual surfer, there is a truth there to "riding the waves" ...keeping ones balance while doing so? & I think this is the piece I need to focus on. Not the waves, or how wild and up or down they are, but my own inner balance and peace. If it were a storm, perhaps to let it rage, and try to find my own inner "eye of the storm"? I have to laugh at myself... I think my English teachers would not be very happy with me mixing up all these metaphors. But, at my age, I do not care and the imagery of it helps me. I do enjoy the thought provoking videos, and wish you well 🌷

I absolutely love a morning fog, the air smells so clean and fresh before the sun burns off the fog, I do not think of fog as gloom, I enjoy it, I like the rain as well, living in San Diego we don't get a lot of rain so when we do have a rainy day, I enjoy it, sitting inside looking out at my yard getting watered for free, lol, everything looks so green and clean and i enjoy the fresh smell after a rain My husband keeps saying life is what you make it, I had a friend that just absolutely hated the fog, and could not understand it, lol, It's okay to be different and like different things. as long as you can respect the other person for their different views, So thank you for making this video

You might feel like this video is all over the place, but boy can I relate! I feel energized with the increase in light, but stagnated waiting for spring. I too lay awake at night thinking about I very complicated familial situation. Do I do what is best, healthy for me? Or, do I rescue them again, after 30 years of promising that I would never do it again? There isn’t a right answer. If we didn’t care it would be easy. I really enjoy your deep and introspective content. Thank you🌸💗🌸

Hello! I was just wandering in You Tube when I suddenly met your video. I liked it so much that I immediately subscribed and clicked the bell not to lose any of your future posts. Thank you for sharing your feelings and your insights. Thank you very much for such lovely thoughts. Greetings from Argentina.

So enjoyed these musings - thank you. I loved the story about the fisherman and the tourist, versions of which I'm familiar but such a good reminder of life and how we can easily be misguided. The yarn winding - a love of mine - a moment to slow down and enjoy the beauty before the making.

flicking back to see what I have missed I came across this treasure . How right you are with the sentiments of it is up to ourselves to make the most / see the best if each of life twists and turns . I do not wait for the Worlds Leaders to make decisions on the climate changes needed , but try in my own choices to be more mindful and rather than think my own tiny purchases make no impact I think that is the most powerful way to change industry who , like those Leaders are commercially lead . We all have our own boundaries and priorities for many decades I have bought and grown organic food but recently have been stunned by how much impact the textiles industry has on our planet ...... always things to learn . Thank you for such a thought filled episode . Kerrie

Hello Helle, your words so resonated with me. Practicing presence in the midst of sorrow is my particular challenge right now. It was comforting to listen to you and watch your beautiful footage of the nature around you. Thank you ❤

Hi Helle, I loved your parable of the American tourist, it made me giggle! As a northerner like yourself, I too suffer from light deficiency. I'm so glad I found your channel, your light and warmth make the darkest times more bearable. Thank you. I enjoyed this video.🙂

Beautifully stated. Your surroundings are amazing. I hope you can find the peace within , whether if it is through your knitting , meditation or yoga. All of those practices will help you. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Wishing you the best. Namaste. 🙏

You have a very special gift! I find all of your videos so incredibly calming & I find myself completely entranced in your musings. I could listen to you talk all day while sitting with my knitting 🧶. Thank you 🙏

“Existing in a state of resistance”. Such poetry and just what I needed to hear. A timely reminder to embrace what is … everything has it’s time and nature is a wonderful messenger of this. Thank you for your beautiful videos. Take care.

Wow I needed to hear your wonderful message. Thank you

😊 Thank you for your video! Perhaps researching weather modification will bring more light 😊

Hope more sunshine has come into your life Helle 🙂

We can have compassion for people all around this unstable world while acknowledging that our personal influence is limited. Helping the people of Syria, Turkey and Ukraine by donations is a good way to do something. In our own families, friendships and partnerships we can link the idea of managing our own existence with the principle of making other people happy. There is no pure altruism or egoism, it is always a mix because we need ourselves and we have to pursue our own interests, but we also need others. We give each other stability and happiness in a world which seems to be in chaos. When I had my last girlfriend, making her happy also made me more happy as a result. Spring has finally arrived in Germany and I hope in beautiful Denmark, too. Writing to you always makes me happy because I hope that I can put a smile on your face and exchance interesting thoughts. I hope that you will never forget me because I really think of you quite often. Greetings from Vincent and Happy Easter!

thank you for your honest words. I am sending light and love (which is the same).

What a beautiful and thought-provoking video. Thank you for all your beautiful thoughts. I loved them all! And that story from your yoga course was so good!

Thank you again for your musings, they touch my soul. ❤ wishing you light, strenght and many moments of joy from Belgium.

Really enjoyed listening to your thoughts on life. I also believe one’s journey is full of joy & sadness. It’s peace inside & being connected to nature that makes us who we are. Thank you so much 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Un paisaje maravilloso. Deseo que dejen ya de manchar los cielos con esos horribles chemtrails que ocultan el sol y la luz. Aquí, donde yo vivo, también lo hacen... El gato, un amor!😍

THANK YOU,, from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA

Thank you, I love the deeper look into real life.

I'm totally there with on your dealing g with our deep hurt, when our trolley goes off the rails. Xxx

wonderful video. Thank you so much for spending the tiime to share

Recently I've been reflecting on this duality of appreciating the moment, yet still holding certain hopes for the future. Your thoughts on this are so helpful. I so enjoy your channel, there is a calming soothing nature in the videos and an openess that feels very appealing. Thank you again for sharing these moments :)

I so agree with everything you say here, Helle. A lovely video, I feel I will be watching again soon.

So beautifully said! I couldn't agree more.

Thank you so much for your wise words that are so relevant for me in my life journey at the moment, these musings have brought me comfort, encouragement and a sense of peace.

So glad that I found you 👍 really enjoy listening to you and to see your beautiful home. Best wishes from Helen in northern Sweden 🇸🇪

Yes we all have our “ story” - and not letting it be “ baggage” is so wise. Thank you for these thoughtful, beautiful musings.💕🎈

You are one beautiful human being ! 🥰♥️

Helle...what a beautiful video, I loved every minute of your thoughtful insights and your contemplation of your great sorrow & how you are dealing with it. Being a mother, wife, daughter, grandmother, friend, fellow sojourner in this life, I too have suffered loss, pain and sorrow. Having lived through the loss of both of my parents, good friends, a young niece, and friendships that have suffered, you are right. We have to go on living; hoping for healing yes, working towards it even, and move forward with our own lives. I just want you to know you're not alone, and thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. Someone said to me as I was dealing with a painful loss of a relationship, that the "story" wasn't over. Meaning, I don't know what is around the corner and therefore I shouldn't lose hope for reconciliation, but yes get on with the job of living. On another note...as everyone always thinks California is so sunny , I live near an area called the "Delta" and with that comes a lot of fog and grey days that can go on & on. We have had the most rain this winter that I've experienced in over 7 years, and the beginning of your video looked like a typical day in Northern California of late. So, again you are not alone in that as well. I absolutely love your videos and thank you for taking the time to reach out to all of us fellow sojourners. Blessings ~ Sue

Helle, please keep producing your knitting and contemplative content, I love it and judging from your subscribers I'm sure they do too. Happiness is a choice, as hard that is to recognise at times. thank your for the video I loved it.

More knitting ideas Purl Soho has lovely patterns most of them for free, love their yarns as well,

Wonderful, Thank you.

I truly enjoyed your episode. I had to put my knitting down and focus on your every word. Thank you. ❤(Irene)

Fantastic post, merci!

Appreciate your videos. Always look forward to them ❤

Just poetry. Thanks!

Found your videos today and I am loving them!! Thank you for sharing your way of living. I live in Brazil and hoping the summer goes by to start knitting with wool...it is really hot here in the summer! Anyway, you made me think about how differently one can see the world based in what is the landscape you see around you...and about controlling life...things one cannot control...and we have to pursue peace of mind and joy in the things you already have...my mom is really sick and she is leaving material life soon and you helped me sharing your thoughts. And that cat!!! Lovely!

Sending my very best wishes x

Sure was wonderful to view your post, even if you were sitting out in the fog. Thanks for making time for us on the other side of your camera. 🙂 Always appreciated. It's been an odd winter here as well. We've had snow, not much, but where has our winter been hiding. Maybe in the month of March ? I sat by a window in the much welcomed sun light listening to you with a nice cup of black coffee warming my hands. You certainly inspire me to be more present in the moment. Thank you. Loved the whirly mechanism for your yarn.

Hello, I just found your videos. I love your sharing about the difficulties and joys of life. I live in Alaska and this time of year we celebrate the return of the light. While we have 3 feet of snow on the ground still it is melting daily and I love watching the transition to spring. You are so right about enjoying the small things that surround us that can be loved, appreciated and enjoyed. Thank you for sharing and I look forward to more of your videos. I am also a knitter and love, love, love your knits. I’ve been wanting to make a spot sweater so I really appreciated your episode on planning yours.

Thank you for this... for your thoughts and for your brave sharing. I too have a family member(s) etc etc. Your words about focusing/finding the here and now joys speak to me. I didn't find your words 'all over the place'.. I found them to be true and in place. I too am a knitter and it gets me through all of those places! I'm also a new weaver - which is just an extension of my knitting. I recently found your videos - from my home here in Richmond, Virginia. What a delight that we can share and meet in this way. Keeping sharing! You are an inspiration!

Love your podcast ❤

Så fint og smukt et afsnit. Jeg blev helt rørt ind imellem, dine ord ramte virkelig noget i mig❤️

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Tak for dette smukke afsnit, det kører mens jeg samler mig om at starte en ny dag på kontoret. Tak, ny fan her og glæder mig til at dykke ned i dit musings univers, med og uden strik.

Hi Helle! I'm a bit late to the party this time! I agree about being patient, I and accepting your feelings as the come! And, I must say,i am satisfied with where I am now! Down here in Australia, at least in my part, we have just got through a short but tough heatwave, temp got up to 41C for four days in a row! But, it's a lot cooler now, and we are officially into Autumn, but it is still bright and sunny!, Anyhow, take care til next time!

Hello from Halifax,Nova Scotia, Canada. Thank you Helle for your videos, I find them very relaxing and informative. We had a mild winter here with only one really cold weekend in February and a below average snow cover the whole winter. Spring is starting here and I want to tell you about the Provincial flower of Nova Scotia, the Mayflower. It grows low to the ground in the woods and first appears in April, almost a low growing vine. It is hard to find anymore but is my favorite scent in the world. The flowers are a very small almost watery pink and the branches are mostly root-like. Do you have a flower like this in Denmark?

I am really enjoying your vieos, only I find the music drowns out your speach, which is a shame. In the UK - England to be precise we thought spring was on the way I even have lots of new growth on some garden plants and bulbs emerging but oh no we have major storms in all area, England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland - fereezing weather and much snow, which we Brits are not used to 🙂 This video was a real cheer to remind us that spring will be here soon, enjoy your weather and sunshine while you have it.

Blue sky is not very common these days. In 🇦🇺 too.

I can't hear any of your videos!!