Green Thrivers
Green Thrivers
  • Видео 110
  • Просмотров 608 453
Lucy's story. How a shelter dog changed our lives forever.
From a faraway shelter to an off-grid cabin, she was a special dog who left a forever mark in our hearts and will be dearly missed. Now she's in peace, but her memory will carry on.
She taught us love and patience. She made us grow.
This is the story of Lucy, our wolfdog, our pack, and our tribe.
#offgrid #cabininthewoods #dog #doglover #family #slowliving #memories #vlog #videomaker #adoptme #adoptdontshop #shelterdogs
Просмотров: 496

Видео

The Struggle between Creativity and Motherhood.An impossible balance.
Просмотров 421День назад
Being a parent is hard but being at the same time a Content Creator can put you in an impossible position. Taking care of our off-grid cabin, being a mum, and pursuing a creative journey sometimes felt unachievable, but in time, things got better. A letter full of hope for all of those who are struggling between parenting and getting back to their former self. Nothing is impossible, not even st...
Fall Preparations at the Cabin.Time is running short.
Просмотров 86621 день назад
Autumn is the perfect season for nice long walks in the forest and nice reads by the fire but also to wrap up all our renovation projects and reparations. We must finish as much as possible before the weather turns ugly. Fixing the gutters, building a fence, making a new road gate, finishing our heirloom chest but above everything else get as much material as possible from the forest before the...
Massive Renovations at the Off Grid Cabin
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.Месяц назад
Summer is the best time to do big renvation's projects. The sunny weather allows us to work longer and without fear of freezing ourselves off. Some major and smaller project got completed during the warmer months and this should let us enter Fall less worried on how to get going. We really made sure sustainability was our priority in choosing materials and products. Come have a look on our late...
Recycling in the forest.Summer at the cabin
Просмотров 3802 месяца назад
Summer is the best time to take care of new projects and to clean up the forest. Making our forest paths a more welcoming site for all of those who wander into these forests and collecting the wood for the winter time. These enchanted mountains always offer us a lot, today we''ll try to give back a little in our own way. Logging, cleaning, renovatin and building new things.
Heartbroken. My hardest summer off grid
Просмотров 9542 месяца назад
Summer can bring sun but it also brings rain. as with everything in life things can change in a blink of an a eye and we can either adapt or succumb. In July we lost our beloved dog to a heart disease but we also made some improvement at the kitchen lighting system. life goes on no matter what and we can cherish in our hearts the good days and the bad too. #simplelife #slowliving #slowlifestyle...
Chase Your Dreams. A chat on Creativity & off-grid life ( in Lucy's Memory)
Просмотров 6273 месяца назад
For anyone feeling behind in life and lacking the motivation to pursue ones dreams. Celebrating the life and the passing of my beloved dog by embracing my passion for photography and seeking challenges and discomfort to grow and become a more fulfilled human being. Following our dreams can be scary but it also show us how resilient we can be. #simplelife #simpleliving #doglover #wolfdogs #slowl...
Choosing slow living to regain happiness in a fast paced world.
Просмотров 2,1 тыс.3 месяца назад
Leaving the hustle and bustle of career centric life to rediscover the simple pleasures in life. Deleting social media and focus on more meaningful activities and closer relationship. All in the attempt to build a community of like minded people that want slow living to be the main theme in their lives. Reading, prioritizing, relationships, taking time for yourself, let creativity loose are thi...
Rain is becoming an issue, a big one.
Просмотров 9234 месяца назад
Rain is becoming an issue, a big one.
Overcoming the Darkest Days (Mental Health & SAD)
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.4 месяца назад
Overcoming the Darkest Days (Mental Health & SAD)
Unemployed, crippled and depressed. A confession.
Просмотров 335 тыс.4 месяца назад
Unemployed, crippled and depressed. A confession.
Eco disaster in our forest. Massive destructive logging.
Просмотров 8055 месяцев назад
Eco disaster in our forest. Massive destructive logging.
The ugly truth about simple living off grid.
Просмотров 2,6 тыс.5 месяцев назад
The ugly truth about simple living off grid.
Crazy weather and a busy spring at the cabin
Просмотров 4666 месяцев назад
Crazy weather and a busy spring at the cabin
Discovering a new existence in the middle of the Alps.
Просмотров 5616 месяцев назад
Discovering a new existence in the middle of the Alps.
The cheat codes for really saving money. Easy and realistic.
Просмотров 4177 месяцев назад
The cheat codes for really saving money. Easy and realistic.
Slow living in a fast paced world.
Просмотров 9977 месяцев назад
Slow living in a fast paced world.
How much I paid to buy a cabin in the Dolomites.
Просмотров 1,9 тыс.8 месяцев назад
How much I paid to buy a cabin in the Dolomites.
Heating the cabin is becoming a problem.
Просмотров 6108 месяцев назад
Heating the cabin is becoming a problem.
The Year without Social Media that Changed my life.
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.9 месяцев назад
The Year without Social Media that Changed my life.
5 simple habits to live a happier life
Просмотров 7439 месяцев назад
5 simple habits to live a happier life
Snow days at the cabin.
Просмотров 2,2 тыс.9 месяцев назад
Snow days at the cabin.
Complete tour of our Dream Cabin in the Dolomites
Просмотров 11 тыс.10 месяцев назад
Complete tour of our Dream Cabin in the Dolomites
3 books that completely changed my life .
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.10 месяцев назад
3 books that completely changed my life .
Reclaiming the magic of Christmas
Просмотров 96810 месяцев назад
Reclaiming the magic of Christmas
Why I moved to a mountain cabin
Просмотров 2,4 тыс.11 месяцев назад
Why I moved to a mountain cabin
Impossible conditions at the cabin and the cold approaching.
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.11 месяцев назад
Impossible conditions at the cabin and the cold approaching.
Life in a mountain cottage
Просмотров 12 тыс.11 месяцев назад
Life in a mountain cottage
A battle against time at the cabin. Preparing for winter.
Просмотров 2 тыс.11 месяцев назад
A battle against time at the cabin. Preparing for winter.
Slowing down in a mountain cabin. change life.
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.Год назад
Slowing down in a mountain cabin. change life.

Комментарии

  • @anneliesjoss
    @anneliesjoss 6 часов назад

    Antonella, I love that art work you were painting here! 🧡

  • @anneliesjoss
    @anneliesjoss 6 часов назад

    Same here, we live in the desert in New Mexico, and the past two summers we’ve had mosquitos.!?! We NEVER had mosquitos before. Very concerning.

  • @anneliesjoss
    @anneliesjoss 6 часов назад

    I’m so glad you bought this place, because I’m enjoying it too, and your lifestyle you chose 🧡

  • @anneliesjoss
    @anneliesjoss 6 часов назад

    I’m really enjoying your relaxing videos. Great music choice too 🧡

  • @anneliesjoss
    @anneliesjoss 6 часов назад

    I’m new to your videos, and I love your content ☺️

  • @arthursmith5409
    @arthursmith5409 12 часов назад

    A sad story of struggle! But a glorious restart to true living. A magical telling on , continuation by way of WILL. And who decided to build this little house out in the middle of majestic NOWHERE. You're a beautiful strong person and a Lady of strength, recovery, life and purpose.

  • @taezazwoldu5302
    @taezazwoldu5302 13 часов назад

    This confession is so great, but God gave left us his word to understand, live in it and have faith.

  • @chcgostyle
    @chcgostyle 15 часов назад

    I greatly appreciate your honesty and openness. Sorry about your dad. I too lost mine 30yrs ago. It was 2 days before my birthday. Funny how we never feel we knew enough about our parents, but we never forget how/when they died.

  • @cbates3716
    @cbates3716 17 часов назад

    BRAVO!!

  • @6UPMEDIA
    @6UPMEDIA 22 часа назад

    Love this ❤❤❤❤

  • @6UPMEDIA
    @6UPMEDIA 22 часа назад

    This kind of raw and real conversation, is what the world needs. I am so proud of you for sharing your story. Thank you. You aren't alone.

  • @teamginate3400
    @teamginate3400 День назад

    Life’s journey can be so cruel at times as things seem to fall apart. One thing that I have noticed about this type of journey is it mostly ends with a rebirth and a newness of self realization which creates a wonderful outcome. “A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a man perfect without trials”. Great video. Thank you my friend. ❤

  • @Marie.b
    @Marie.b День назад

    I have a sliding door moment but people are going to roll their eyes. I'm neither bible thumping , hellfire and brimstone nor Ned Flanders(Simpsons).so take it or leave it...here goes... On the dark night of my soul, I cried out to God in my utter misery. The god whom I just read and learned about through reading the bible. 'Do what you say you do God, save me', I said inwardly and immediately I felt a touch in the centre of my being from where something began to spread and ripple and radiate throughout my whole body until I was filled with unimaginable joy! I was ecstatic. All the misery and hurt and sadness was gone. I quickly penned some words and put them to a tune so I would remember the moment(if I could ever forget). Following on from that I felt at some point, Jesus holding out his hand and asking to me to trust and follow him. And so, I took that huge leap into the scary unknown darkness, which felt was like stepping off a cliff, and i was suddenly transported into a world filled with light and joy and love. I couldn't believe it. This was the real world! This was life... Surrendering to the love of God was my turning point.

  • @Ratu_Adil.
    @Ratu_Adil. День назад

    There, There, There...💜

  • @nymeriastudiox
    @nymeriastudiox День назад

    This is brave of you. Keep going. I'm also on my journey to authenticity and self-expression.

  • @Marie.b
    @Marie.b День назад

    Imagine the difference living in a welfare state would have made to you! I feel so enraged mid point in your story about that. You would not have worried about paying for surgery, the recouperation, how you would buy your basics etc etc.

  • @EsotericSoul
    @EsotericSoul День назад

    I live 2500 meters above sea level in the Rocky Mountains. The transition from Autumn to Winter is always a pleasure to experience.🏔️ Our first snowfall arrived earlier in the week.

  • @ppungah
    @ppungah День назад

    You are not a mistake. God loves you and you are enough!!! ❤❤❤

  • @rosykatzCATS
    @rosykatzCATS День назад

    Your house looks in good condition

  • @rosykatzCATS
    @rosykatzCATS День назад

  • @mdivine5644
    @mdivine5644 2 дня назад

    Thank you for posting. You're beautiful inside and out ❤

  • @tinasandiego6661
    @tinasandiego6661 3 дня назад

    I am a walking mistake as well, I made many wrong decisions and still trying to pick things up as a single mom, life is tough but hearing your story gives me hope and courage to face tomorrow

  • @DianeLowery-ct6tg
    @DianeLowery-ct6tg 3 дня назад

    My story of loss of a job, loss of what i owned and being able to support myself, loss of my physical self as i knew myself, enduring the pain both mentally and physically as well as loss of what i thought was my family support system occured after a car accudent. It sent me down a very dark road in which i attempted suicide. After which i survuved but had to endure the judgement of family. A daughter reached out and took me in, i received mental health counseling and slowly accepted the broken person i had become. Over 20 years later i still suffer pain and limitations but tell myself almost daily that im doi g the best i can and better than alot of others. To anyone experiencing life altering loss of who they were or perceived themselves to be don't lose hope. Evolve into the best version of who you are becoming. Its hard losing your self identity. No-one else except those who have experienced this can understand. Accept that also. Be the best you can be today for yourself.

  • @Juricmusic
    @Juricmusic 3 дня назад

    Thanks to do this video. I think vulnerability make people stronger. It's a way of authenticity. If by time I loose all my masks. All the habits or things I say that are not me. I will be more light and more me. Things and people around me will be more representative of who I am. So for me you are a strong person. You are on the way of humanity needs to come back to. And It's not about slow living for me. It's about think, say and do in the same direction. No matter if I will arrive to do that but I walk this way and I like to see that in other people. With this authenticity you speak, I feel like I listen a friend, like I listen to me. I am happy to passed 24 minutes and few more to write this message, with you. Thanks a lot for this present. I wish you all the love you desserve and I wish joy be your best friend, your guide, your home

  • @Narcissus-q8n
    @Narcissus-q8n 3 дня назад

    "Do not pray for an easy life, pray for the strength to endure a difficult one." -- Bruce Lee But don't get me wrong. Modern society breeds sickness, while nature breeds a health and wellness.

  • @donnamaitlen8652
    @donnamaitlen8652 3 дня назад

    Bravo, young lady 👏 👏👏 You are NOT a walking mistake!! You chose what was the very best for you no matter knowing it came with great difficulty. Always find the blessings, even the smallest ones, and express your gratitude to God thanking Him for His love and guidance. May God continue to richly bless you ❤❤

  • @Prosiah
    @Prosiah 3 дня назад

    I just found your channel and I’ve watched a few of your videos and your point of view and insight is so inspiring! I am also a high achiever by nature, but life has happened and changed many aspects of mine so I am in the process of reinventing myself again.Thank you so much for posting and sharing these. You really are quite intelligent and it comes through in your insight and the way you present it.

  • @Prosiah
    @Prosiah 3 дня назад

    This was beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing your story and your insight from it. I’m in the throes currently of my second large life crisis, but my first years ago involve the loss of my health, military career, and relationship all in one fell swoop. My turning point was at the point I realized that I knew nothing. I had to stop thinking with my old self and look at the world with child like eyes again. Again, thank you for posting this. I’m currently in the throes following an intense stalking incidentinvolving violence and my family abandoning me among other things. I’m just at the start of picking back up and really needed to see something like this. Thank you so much.

  • @minnie66
    @minnie66 3 дня назад

    Ciao Antonella, non so perché RUclips mi ha proposto questo tuo video. Ti ringrazio per aver condiviso la tua difficile esperienza che mi ha commosso. Sei una persona forte e saggia e sentire le tue parole fa molto bene. Un abbraccio grande.

  • @atticuskilby515
    @atticuskilby515 3 дня назад

    Thank you for sharing Lucy's story. By doing so you are opening your heart to receiving love and support from so many and this will be beneficial in the healing. It certainly isn't your fault; you gave Lucy the best life possible. I had a dog back in the 90's named Lucy, a Jack Russell terrier runt with some physical issues. She was given to me as a puppy and I spent a considerable amount in vet bills to help her create wellness. I believe that she chose me at a very difficult time in my life and I really don't know if I would have been able to cope with the issues without her support. I was fortunate to have her company for 14 years and when the day came to make the decision to help her transition, it was one of the most difficult choices of my life. Yet, intellectually I knew that this is the greatest form of love. I still think of her; she is forever printed on my heart. Animals are consciousness and consciousness is NEVER lost, so Lucy will be back in one form or the other. Please keep your heart open to another creature that "picks" you. Much. much. love and support from the mountains of Montana US.💚

  • @juebaitube
    @juebaitube 3 дня назад

    Thank you so much for sharing your story ❤.

  • @ferrellsl
    @ferrellsl 4 дня назад

    I'm so sorry for your loss. Don't be sad, you were given a wonderful gift. If you must be sad, be sad for those people who have never known the love of a dog..

    • @greenthrivers
      @greenthrivers 4 дня назад

      Thanks for your words. I know, what she gave us was prescious and will be treasured. You are right 🙏❤️

  • @themichaelcantrellband1516
    @themichaelcantrellband1516 4 дня назад

    I'd put myself down before my dog, WTF?

    • @greenthrivers
      @greenthrivers 4 дня назад

      I agree. If we could have help her in any other way we would have,no matter the cost but seeing her not being able even to stand or eat told us it was time to let her go instead of stretching her agony. There was no cone back from the damage in her body. It was heart shattering..

  • @tevssn
    @tevssn 5 дней назад

    I’m so sorry for your loss of your wonderful girl Lucy. Our beautiful fur babies are no doubt a part of our family and when they are gone, we grieve their loss deeply, often similarly to the feeling of losing a human family member. ❤❤❤

    • @greenthrivers
      @greenthrivers 4 дня назад

      I agree. They become part of our tribe,of our lives and it's hard to explain unless who's listening has had an animal,a pet in their own journey through life. And they are all so different and unique,just like us. Thanks for the support and for your kind words 🌈

  • @Shahzaibsheharyar
    @Shahzaibsheharyar 5 дней назад

    Hello sir please help my mother she face boths disease kidney failures and hiv disease I face unemployment poverty’s we are really needy person I humble request you please help me financially for my mother she face health issues please help me 🙏

    • @greenthrivers
      @greenthrivers 4 дня назад

      Sorry for your hardship in life

    • @Shahzaibsheharyar
      @Shahzaibsheharyar 4 дня назад

      @@greenthrivers it’s fine but let me tell you one question for you why Christian peoples not help another genuine stuck badly situation he’s not helping

  • @stusidewalkrider2620
    @stusidewalkrider2620 5 дней назад

    Amazing. You speak to me. I am a 70 year old who is trying to find himself in this world. Thank you

  • @utopia3161
    @utopia3161 6 дней назад

    JUST GET ON WITH IT, THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU ARE WOKE, AND A GREEN GLOBALIST

  • @amandarode4580
    @amandarode4580 6 дней назад

    I love this video ❤ . Yes we can always improve our lives and follow our dreams despite setbacks ❤

    • @greenthrivers
      @greenthrivers 4 дня назад

      Yes we can and must. Thanks for watching

  • @beverleycumming1876
    @beverleycumming1876 7 дней назад

    Gut wrenching…we grieve our healthy selves…traumatic injuries and simply aging as well

    • @greenthrivers
      @greenthrivers 4 дня назад

      We grieve what we lose but we learn to do differently...🌈😊

  • @Satronaut-pw3ij
    @Satronaut-pw3ij 7 дней назад

    I recently lost my dog who was by my side every day for 11 years and I don't know how I will ever be happy again. They are with us for such a short time, wishing you much love.

    • @greenthrivers
      @greenthrivers 4 дня назад

      It's absolutely heartbreaking but I know their love will last forever. I'm so sorry for your loss, they mean so much and their time here is never enough. Time will help but it will always hurt, but if it hurts it's because your memories are prescious. Stay strong and thanks for sharing

  • @lifeaccordingtocynthia5657
    @lifeaccordingtocynthia5657 7 дней назад

    Thank you for sharing such a heart felt story of the love between your little girl and her dog. What an amazing story. Here is a little story about a cat and our little girl. When our Allison was five years old, we adopted a shelter cat named Nikolas. He was a big blue eyed fluffy white cat. We were attending the Orthodox church at the time, and it was a struggle for our Allison to stand for the two hour service. She wiggled and whined the whole time. ( It is a challenge for the children, understood!) We tried to get her more interested in church, and so one day we had an art session making some icons for her room. She looked down at Nikolas, and said, "why don't we make an icon of Nikolas?" Nikolas had become her best friend! How do you explain to a five year old that her beloved cat was not a saint? She then said, "well... if he is not a saint yet, he can be a monk!" So we made Nikolas a little monk outfit with a little black monk hat and Allison made a cross to put around his neck. The cat LOVED all this attention and his new outfit! And from that time on, when standing in church we would say, "Stand still and make monk Nikolas proud of you!" Well... it worked!!! She would come home from church and report to Monk Nikolas all about her progress! Sadly, our beloved Nikolas was not with us long. In Allison's grief, we let her make an icon of him to put up above her bed. And every night, she said 'good night' to her saintly Monk Nikolas. She kept his little monk outfit in a special box on her dresser. This story has a sad ending, as our Allison was not with us long either. When we lost her suddenly, these memories of her and her precious "monk Nikolas" meant so much to us. And now we have Allison's picture next to the little icon of Nikolas, with a candle set below them. But now it is I who has a special little box on my own dresser with his little monk outfit inside of it. I know the Orthodox believe that animals do not go to heaven. But I disagree.... because our sweet Allison and her beloved monk Nikolas just belong together and always will. God surely understands this, being the compassionate God that He is!

    • @tevssn
      @tevssn 5 дней назад

      Your story brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing it. I’m so sorry for your loss of Allison and Nikolas. I also believe animals go to heaven - they mean so much to us when they are here and we mean so much to them - after all, we are their whole world. In my heart I believe we are reunited with them in heaven because only God truly understands this connection since He created it and it was meant to be this way. ❤❤❤

    • @lifeaccordingtocynthia5657
      @lifeaccordingtocynthia5657 4 дня назад

      @@tevssn Yes! And a big AMEN!! I am so sorry for your loss of beloved Lucy too. What a special animal she was!

    • @greenthrivers
      @greenthrivers 4 дня назад

      Such a wonderful although sad story. Allison and Nikolas I'm sure are enjoying each others company cause that is what love does, it keeps us together and together they reside in your heart and in our memories now as well. Thanks for sharing this story,it will be treasured among many and it will keep those prescious days alive. All the love 💕

  • @adamlogan7340
    @adamlogan7340 7 дней назад

    Sending best wishes for strength & wisdom to overcome difficulties that arise today & tomorrow. 🙏🤍🙏

  • @NoOneButRonPaul
    @NoOneButRonPaul 7 дней назад

    Thank you.

  • @std882
    @std882 7 дней назад

    Just came across your video. I hope you are doing much better now. Highest respect and blessings for you.

  • @fredericalouceiro1116
    @fredericalouceiro1116 7 дней назад

    Adopt dont shop❤️

    • @greenthrivers
      @greenthrivers 4 дня назад

      Always!!! Our other dog also comes from a shelter but this time from Bosnia. I will tell you about him someday ❤️. He's a real Clown. He's name is Teddie💚

  • @globalunconscious
    @globalunconscious 7 дней назад

    I wonder what the misstep was ... taking the bank job? OR thinking that leaving the job was a mistake when it wasn't?

  • @cialaboskiepl
    @cialaboskiepl 7 дней назад

    Thank you for your honesty! I’m 23 right now and feel so lost and cut off from the outside world because I can’t see raw, true honesty and emotions and I need it so much. I was crying with you, thank you for sharing your life experience ❤

  • @zimpetrichor4919
    @zimpetrichor4919 7 дней назад

    Thank you for being strong enough to share your beautiful story about Lucy with all of us. I once left a long comment on a previous video of yours and didn't think I'd be commenting again but this video was so beautiful I just had to comment. Sitting here right now in Tokyo Japan with my wife watching your RUclips video and reflecting on its beauty and importance. When I was young I grew up in an extremely abusive family. My father was extremely violent, my mother enabled his abuse on all levels, and my much older brothers were non-existent in my life. I was bullied at school because I didn't follow the strict religious beliefs of Hinduism as some of my classmates did. I experienced great racism in my school because it was a post-apartheid era School and there were still racist people there. So all in all the only friends I ever had growing up with were my dogs. It's because of my dogs that I am alive and trying to live life in a good way. My wife knows what I'm about to say, but the truth is the most important things in my life have always been my dogs.......... and my wife. Your story reminds me of a stray dog that I came across when I was about to leave to go to school in the morning as a 5-year-old. I gave her a slice of bread because she was hanging around our trash can outside our house. She had been abandoned by her owner after apartheid came to an end and her owners fled the country. The next day I saw her again in the morning, I gave her another slice of bread. This continued for almost a week until I mustered up the courage to ask my mother if we could keep her. To my surprise my mother said yes. And this dog remained in our family for over a decade she helped to train and be mother to two Doberman pups that we bought during that decade. She was well known as "the mother". I lived in a second story apartment and our dogs were never allowed in our three bedroom apartment. They had never entered it in all their life. On the day that this dog got ill she gathered all her strength and climbed up three flights of stairs to enter the apartment and go straight into my bedroom looking for me. Unfortunately I was at school. My mother gently chased her out of the apartment but took her to the vet because she knew the dog was very sick and that is when the dog was put down. I will always remember her and miss her, her name was Skampy. Thank you for sharing your beautiful story, your videos mean the world to me all the way here in lonely Japan.

    • @greenthrivers
      @greenthrivers 4 дня назад

      Skampy will always have a special place in your memories,such s precious thing. Thanks for being here again and really glad to hear that somewhere along your journey you've found peace and love, in your wife and in your dogs. Sensitive hearts are truly what makes the world a place worth living, they are those who move mountains and they bring light. Thanks for being here and all the best to you and your family. Thanks for sharing your journey with us, with me🌈💚

  • @EsotericSoul
    @EsotericSoul 7 дней назад

    Takis shelter in Crete is wonderful. Takis sold everything and started his shelter about 13 years ago. Since then he has built the shelter into an amazing place. Fortunately he has fosters and adopters all over Europe. He has built it from donations. He is a saint. I watch his videos everyday. It’s the best part of my day…

    • @greenthrivers
      @greenthrivers 4 дня назад

      A great way to make the world a bit better. For sure it's an amazing thing to make a difference. Thanks for sharing