I hope you are doing well and wish you a speedy recovery ❤️🩹 I am going through breast cancer treatment at the moment too, and watching Rajiv is like a calming balm to me, such a lovely person and so very talented at whatever he turns his hand or mind to. I could listen and watch his videos all day. If you do see this comment Rajiv, thank you for introducing us to ‘The Barn’ it is the most interesting and tranquil place; no wonder it is one of your most favourite places to go ❤
Rajiv, What I love most about you is that you see beauty in everything... You seem to never take anything for granted, and you appreciate what life gives you.❣️
This just made me realize everything we have is borrowed, even time. Just like the stuff in the antique store was once all owed by someone only to be given back after we’re all gone. What do we really own? This video really made me feel
Reminds me of my grandmothers cabin on 52 acres in Virginia. It has been sold, grandmother is gone, my mom is gone and 7 of mom's 8 siblings are gone. But I still have lots of memories of that cabin in the woods! Thanks Rajiv!
Rajiv, please keep being you. You bring joy to so many of us. I am astonished you do not have millions of followers. Hopefully we can all spread the word and get you the larger audience you deserve!
Wow, there is so much beauty in things that are mundane and simple from the sounds of the birds, the smell of the herbs, the light from lamp, sound of the broom against the wooden floor, the sound of water trickling onto the pail and the gently breeze from the window. Thank you for opening that world to me.
I couldn’t help noticing you had a Jean Redpath CD in your box. When I was at primary school (here in Scotland), my teacher took our class out one day to Stirling to meet Jean and hear her sing. Just a small intimate group of Jean and the class. Perhaps my teacher knew her. I don’t think I realised at the time how much a privilege it was, but I do remember the day with such clarity - singing mainly songs by Robert Burns, it was the first time I’d heard a voice resonate powerfully and with such warmth.
NOOOO WAAAAAAAYYYYY!!! I have listened to her for hours and hours on end. I love her voice so much. Her "Rowan Tree" and "Charlie's Landing" are my favorite. Thank so much for leaving this comment, it warms my heart to know you met her.
Because i feel the way you do about my environment, wanting everyday things to feel like an experience and a blessing rather than mundane day to day, I immensely enjoy these videos. I actually had a friend call me a dreamer and unrealistic because i like to try to live this way. Now i know it can be done and its not unrealistic .
Simply enchanting. I agree with your wisdom…no need to own. Your friend has the opportunity to share this sanctuary with you and you have the opportunity to receive and enhance it ❤
I close my eyes, take a deep breath and listen to the sounds of nature and Rajiv voice and my heart calms, my soul finds its rhythm and I am in peace. Thank you Rajiv for investing your time to reach out to so many.
The more I watch your videos , the more I get this watching Mr. Rodgers vibe going on. That's a compliment! You have a very kind and peaceful presence about you just like Mr Rodgers had all those years. The voice is so soothing. Thanks for sharing!🙌
When you live and are present in every moment, life is full of beauty. And now we all know that your inner conversations have accents. My mother had a brass ship's candle that swung so it was always upright. And only beeswax candles were allowed❤ I must admit that I borrowed some when I started making pysanky. I love spending time in your life, it makes me think about mine and take a breath and remember.
I remember visiting Black Creek Pioneer Village and the McMichael Art Collection years and years ago. These two places really had an impact. In grade 3 my teacher had us choose a piece of art at the gallery and copy it with the paper and pencils the attendants provided. I thought it was silly and wandered the halls looking at the enormous and beautiful paintings by the Group of Seven. I settled on a smaller painting of a tree shaped by wind and clinging to the Canadian Shield. Those moments sitting and contemplating and watching craftsmen really had an impact. I've taken my own kids to activities here on the west coast and enrolled them in art and music. Exposure to craft is beautiful and should be promoted. Rajiv really embodies the beauty of creating not just the end result. ❤
It's not at all silly that beauty makes such a difference. Mundane activities like washing up definitely become more enjoyable when they are done with beautiful materials!
I knew you were a country boy all the time. ❤lol. I don’t like plastic and look for wood or pottery or enamel too. Love old things and always have. I am 79. Such a great friend. I spin and weave,quilt. I use to garden a lot and can our food. Not many of my friends did. Loved Tasha Tudor. You are a special person. Blessings ❤
Beautiful philosophy-yes, detachment-appreciation of beauty but not necessarily ownership, is the key to happiness in life. Cheers to the beauty of function 🥂
My grandmother had a set of those white enamel refrigerator containers that probably came into her kitchen in the 1920s with her fridge. She used it up there until the 1950s, then retired it to basement as a backup until the 1960s.
I loved this! What you said about getting back into the present moment and not worrying about "owning" the space was so wonderful. The power of "NOW" is such a gift. Thank you sir.
I absolutely love how you move through this world. Seeing beauty in the natural things, appreciating the slow ways of life, being in the present, curating beautiful items that have been previously loved. Enjoying life as it is and as it was and showing us what you love. Thank you for your beautiful videos and for sharing your beautiful soul. I wish you health, happiness and peace.
You have a beautiful friend that shares her space with you. You are blessed, but I am a person that has to own her space. Then I share it. Someone has to own it for it to be.❤
Such a peaceful, beautiful place. I love your magical space and the way all the materials are natural. The view of the tree tops,like living in a tree house, would be enough to make me happy there. Your pots are a thing of beauty, too.
Dearest Rajiv, what a treasure you are in this world! Your spirit is so beautiful. I love the way you think and live. I loved the thoughts on owning and not owning. I love all your different accents. I feel so fortunate to have you in my life, you are an inspiration and a joy. Thank you for all your sharing!!
Not silly at all!!! And to hear how much you love the Carter Family album…a lovely surprise! You are always full of surprises and also so funny. Thx for the wonderful tour of your special pottery barn💜
I love your videos! Sipping tea and watching Rajiv with candles lit, sowing seeds in my tiny container garden, and loving all inspiration and peace you put out for us all. 🤗 from Texas!
Much as I enjoy all your videos, Rajiv, I have to say that this one was one of the most enjoyable for me. I really love the beauty of simplicity, of the beautiful old utilitarian items that used to be in everyday use, and the warmth of old aged wood in a building. The music was exquisite. I enjoyed your singing, and listening to you talk about "ownership." While some chase the dream of "acquiring stuff" I think that the greatest satisfaction and fulfillment comes from creating, sharing, loving, and enjoying the beauty of nature and each other. Thanks for sharing this beautiful spot that you have created.
I loved how you called Ganesha, Pillaiyar. Ganesha has so many names, Ganesh, Vinayaka, Lambodara and of course Pillayar as we call him. Also known as Vighnesha or removal of obstacles. It is a nice tradition to get good energy prior to a project. Loved the whole video and loved owning vs enjoying. so Deep.
Loved everything about this. Since you recorded that video of yourself in the pottery barn a few weeks ago, I’ve been wanting to see and feel more of your beautiful peaceful space there. Thank you for sharing this. Absolutely in love.
Dear Rajiv, Thank you for this beautiful video of your magical barn. I liked what you said about not owning the barn….after all do we really owned anything ….”we are slaves to what we own”. I love how you elevate the ordinary and don’t seem to have “ hurry sickness” like most of the world. I always feel more at peace and thoughtful after one of your videos.🥰
You uttered the spiritual truth that we don't own anything. We enter empty handed and exit the same way. So what's all the fuss about material things? I have saved a baby squirrel and a crow from hawk! I see owls all the time and in fact I nicely mimic its sound and some other animals sound like lion and hyena🤣🤣🤣. About plastic, to put it simply, there is no life in it. Thank you for another great video. Have a wonderful weekend.
Rajiv...you put in words things I believe but never realized. I only have terracotta garden pots , no plastic. Wood, stone and natural objects are essential.
🦉OK, Rajiv, I absolutely knew you were going to say “owl” when you were telling the story about looking out the window! Really! I too had a similar experience but in my story the owl flew feet first directly at me and turned just before striking me. I was so stunned it was like it happened in slow motion. I just sat there stunned unable to comprehend what had just happened. You and I are so much alike-we both even have an owl story 👯❤️👊
I was looking for a glass measuring jug this week and saw a whole range of blue and white enamelware, brand new, in the store. I was so happy to see it. There was a set of dinner plates that had a beautiful glaze, very earthy with a hint of blue. I had to quell my covetousness in that store, or dept. Love the light there on Rhode Island, golden green in the trees. Thank you for sharing your place of mastery. Much love.
You mention the Pioneer Village so often you must have truly loved it there. We visited it several times in the mid to late seventies. Coming from farm families we enjoyed the experience and felt true connection with the history of the place.
If only the world was filled with people who were artistic souls like Rajiv. Such people would not create with a mind for how their creation can best harm, conquer, terrorize and kill. Such minds create to be aesthetic, beneficial and inspiring. One cannot appreciate the visit of an owl the way Rajiv does while also creating bombs and other weapons.
Dear Rajiv, I am a pretty new viewer to your videos from Oxfordshire, UK. You cover so many aspects of subjects I love. My background (now 80) was in art and design. I was a technical illustrator for many years and moved on to interiors, books, paintings etc. I would just like to say how beautifully refreshing it is to watch you and the diversity of you subject interest. Thank you, I will continue to watch. Dave.
Amazing way to live by appreciating what life has to offer and enjoy every moment. Great job Rajiv. ❤️👍I love the Pillaiyar. He is my favourite god. You done a great job. ❤️🙏🏼
Wow, Rajiv...we have huge similarities. I volunteered and worked at Rocky Mount Living History museum and learned so much there that has moved into my later life. I learned about cold frames, spinning wool, looming, drying herbs, cooking in fireplaces, etc. I love wood and just hate plastic. I really enjoyed this episode. However, maybe it is time to own a slower, more enjoyable living in being more rural.
Nice air movment for drying pots up in the trees :) Before plastic potters used damp cloths and tarps to keep clay moist .You can put the pots out in the sun for drying but they have to be turned every 15 minutes to half an hour to keep from worping ... It is a very nice set up you pulled together there ..Oh and the pots are beautiful .Yay ...
I really needed to hear that about ‘owning’. I get hung up on that a lot in my rented apartment. It is a waste of time. I appreciate you setting me straight about that. ❤
I absolutely adored this one! And I feel the same about the owls. I see and hear them often where I live…and yet…seeing one swoop by never dulls. Always in great awe for the majestic owl!
Hi Rajiv, thanks for sharing your special Barn and the Pillaiyar story😊 Your summer at this beautiful spot on Earth reminds me of my grandpa’s farm that I used to visit in India. I loved the sound of the cool breeze rustling through the trees, the sighting of shy birds and little creatures, Oh it was magical ❤ I hope one day I can live life one day at a time with no agenda and no list of things to do. That will be freedom for me 🙏🏽
Loved this video. Thank you. I too dislike plastic. I try to avoid. When my father was a boy early 1900s there was no trash collection in rural areas, everything was used up or decomposition took it back to the earth. No synthetic anything. Wood, cotton, silk, glass ceramic, feather etc. I maintain as small of a carbon footprint as possible. It's better!
I love your beautiful heart, Rajiv. Thank you for the reminder that simplicity remains king in a world of manufactured chaos. To say I appreciate the insights and inspiration is a monumental understatement 💓💐🥂
Rajiv's content is inspiring and relaxing beyond words. And BTW if Vermeer van Delft lived in US right now, he'd just have to paint Rajiv by this window - The Pottery Thrower💚
Your tour of the barn as beautifully done! How lucky you are to have such a retreat. You appreciate life in a way that few people do. Also, I’m glad to see you are hiding a microphone under your t-shirt so that we can hear your calming voice. Cheers!
Rajiv, I recently found your channel and I’m so happy I did! I’m also a potter and this video just warmed my heart. Your studio is truly magical and amazing. Thank you for the tour!🙏🏻💕
What a wonderful video Rajiv. The barn is peaceful. Lovely place for meditation. I love my alone time. I have not made any pottery for 30yrs. I still have some pieces. I wish I had a Barn to visit and be myself again. Thank you for sharing.
Watching this as I finish my cancer treatment. What a beautiful diversion to spend time with Rajiv in this beloved barn. Thank you friend! ❤️💕❤️
Sending you positive vibrations for a speedy and full recovery ❤
Wishing you full recovery and enjoy life in myriad forms.
I hope you are doing well and wish you a speedy recovery ❤️🩹 I am going through breast cancer treatment at the moment too, and watching Rajiv is like a calming balm to me, such a lovely person and so very talented at whatever he turns his hand or mind to. I could listen and watch his videos all day.
If you do see this comment Rajiv, thank you for introducing us to ‘The Barn’ it is the most interesting and tranquil place; no wonder it is one of your most favourite places to go ❤
Healing to you! He is so calming! I watched him during my treatments last year. This election season his videos are calming my nerves.
You got this I already see you well enjoying your life with your family and friends ❤
Rajiv,
What I love most about you is that you see beauty in everything... You seem to never take anything for granted, and you appreciate what life gives you.❣️
Who needs a mansion when you have a barn? Beautiful video!
Agreed. I would live in this barn. I just might end up there in the end.
That would be amazing!
😅🙏💜🏡
It’s not about OWNING. It’s about BEING. THANK YOU RAJIV!! ( I also have Ganesha In my art room)
This just made me realize everything we have is borrowed, even time. Just like the stuff in the antique store was once all owed by someone only to be given back after we’re all gone. What do we really own? This video really made me feel
Reminds me of my grandmothers cabin on 52 acres in Virginia. It has been sold, grandmother is gone, my mom is gone and 7 of mom's 8 siblings are gone. But I still have lots of memories of that cabin in the woods! Thanks Rajiv!
Rajiv, please keep being you. You bring joy to so many of us. I am astonished you do not have millions of followers. Hopefully we can all spread the word and get you the larger audience you deserve!
I admire his honesty, he is admitting that there are plastic, but he is hiding it, and it's because of aesthetics. Thanks for being so candid.
You're such a delightful human being. You bring such light & joy to this world. Thank you!
One of the best segments you've done, especially the part about not needing to own something to love and enjoy it.
Wow, there is so much beauty in things that are mundane and simple from the sounds of the birds, the smell of the herbs, the light from lamp, sound of the broom against the wooden floor, the sound of water trickling onto the pail and the gently breeze from the window. Thank you for opening that world to me.
Thank you again Rajiv. I think my blood pressure drops every time I see one of your videos.
I love how much this man loves and insists on having only pretty things ❤❤
I couldn’t help noticing you had a Jean Redpath CD in your box. When I was at primary school (here in Scotland), my teacher took our class out one day to Stirling to meet Jean and hear her sing. Just a small intimate group of Jean and the class. Perhaps my teacher knew her. I don’t think I realised at the time how much a privilege it was, but I do remember the day with such clarity - singing mainly songs by Robert Burns, it was the first time I’d heard a voice resonate powerfully and with such warmth.
NOOOO WAAAAAAAYYYYY!!! I have listened to her for hours and hours on end. I love her voice so much. Her "Rowan Tree" and "Charlie's Landing" are my favorite. Thank so much for leaving this comment, it warms my heart to know you met her.
Lucky you! Jean Redpath is an amazing singer!
@@rajivsurendra the Rowan Tree is lovely ❤️
Thanks for bringing her up ..We will have to sing some of her songs in the fall Rajiv :)
I'm from Scotland too and this is super 🅒🅞🅞🅛❤ xxx
Because i feel the way you do about my environment, wanting everyday things to feel like an experience and a blessing rather than mundane day to day, I immensely enjoy these videos. I actually had a friend call me a dreamer and unrealistic because i like to try to live this way. Now i know it can be done and its not unrealistic .
You should dump your pessimistic friend. Thank you for watching ;-)
Simply enchanting. I agree with your wisdom…no need to own. Your friend has the opportunity to share this sanctuary with you and you have the opportunity to receive and enhance it ❤
I close my eyes, take a deep breath and listen to the sounds of nature and Rajiv voice and my heart calms, my soul finds its rhythm and I am in peace. Thank you Rajiv for investing your time to reach out to so many.
The more I watch your videos , the more I get this watching Mr. Rodgers vibe going on. That's a compliment! You have a very kind and peaceful presence about you just like Mr Rodgers had all those years. The voice is so soothing. Thanks for sharing!🙌
Can you imagine going camping with him? Never be a dull moment it’ll be like going camping with MacGyver.😀
I just watch him with my morning coffee because its such a pleasant way to start the day
Love the Hand of Fatima door knocker.
When you live and are present in every moment, life is full of beauty. And now we all know that your inner conversations have accents. My mother had a brass ship's candle that swung so it was always upright. And only beeswax candles were allowed❤ I must admit that I borrowed some when I started making pysanky. I love spending time in your life, it makes me think about mine and take a breath and remember.
I remember visiting Black Creek Pioneer Village and the McMichael Art Collection years and years ago. These two places really had an impact. In grade 3 my teacher had us choose a piece of art at the gallery and copy it with the paper and pencils the attendants provided. I thought it was silly and wandered the halls looking at the enormous and beautiful paintings by the Group of Seven. I settled on a smaller painting of a tree shaped by wind and clinging to the Canadian Shield. Those moments sitting and contemplating and watching craftsmen really had an impact. I've taken my own kids to activities here on the west coast and enrolled them in art and music. Exposure to craft is beautiful and should be promoted. Rajiv really embodies the beauty of creating not just the end result. ❤
The true beauty of this way of life is its sustainability
I could listen to that spinning wheel indefinitely, same with The Carter Family! Thanks, Raj! 💞
Same
It's not at all silly that beauty makes such a difference. Mundane activities like washing up definitely become more enjoyable when they are done with beautiful materials!
I knew you were a country boy all the time. ❤lol. I don’t like plastic and look for wood or pottery or enamel too. Love old things and always have. I am 79. Such a great friend. I spin and weave,quilt. I use to garden a lot and can our food. Not many of my friends did. Loved Tasha Tudor. You are a special person. Blessings ❤
Beautiful philosophy-yes, detachment-appreciation of beauty but not necessarily ownership, is the key to happiness in life. Cheers to the beauty of function 🥂
My grandmother had a set of those white enamel refrigerator containers that probably came into her kitchen in the 1920s with her fridge. She used it up there until the 1950s, then retired it to basement as a backup until the 1960s.
I loved this! What you said about getting back into the present moment and not worrying about "owning" the space was so wonderful. The power of "NOW" is such a gift. Thank you sir.
everything you do just seems peaceful ❤
You deserve such beauty and generosity Rajiv. You true appreciation is palpable . You are a pleasure to watch and listen to. Cheers from Australia.
The sound of the spinning wheel - comforting, mesmerizing, calming. Thank you.
I absolutely love how you move through this world. Seeing beauty in the natural things, appreciating the slow ways of life, being in the present, curating beautiful items that have been previously loved. Enjoying life as it is and as it was and showing us what you love. Thank you for your beautiful videos and for sharing your beautiful soul. I wish you health, happiness and peace.
You have a beautiful friend that shares her space with you. You are blessed, but I am a person that has to own her space. Then I share it. Someone has to own it for it to be.❤
Such a peaceful, beautiful place. I love your magical space and the way all the materials are natural. The view of the tree tops,like living in a tree house, would be enough to make me happy there. Your pots are a thing of beauty, too.
Thank you ;-)
Rajiv a man of many talents. A rare find nowadays.
Laid back but yet fulfilling.
Tq for sharing your life.
Dearest Rajiv, what a treasure you are in this world! Your spirit is so beautiful. I love the way you think and live. I loved the thoughts on owning and not owning. I love all your different accents. I feel so fortunate to have you in my life, you are an inspiration and a joy. Thank you for all your sharing!!
Thank you
Not silly at all!!! And to hear how much you love the Carter Family album…a lovely surprise! You are always full of surprises and also so funny. Thx for the wonderful tour of your special pottery barn💜
I love your videos! Sipping tea and watching Rajiv with candles lit, sowing seeds in my tiny container garden, and loving all inspiration and peace you put out for us all. 🤗 from Texas!
Much as I enjoy all your videos, Rajiv, I have to say that this one was one of the most enjoyable for me. I really love the beauty of simplicity, of the beautiful old utilitarian items that used to be in everyday use, and the warmth of old aged wood in a building. The music was exquisite. I enjoyed your singing, and listening to you talk about "ownership." While some chase the dream of "acquiring stuff" I think that the greatest satisfaction and fulfillment comes from creating, sharing, loving, and enjoying the beauty of nature and each other. Thanks for sharing this beautiful spot that you have created.
I loved how you called Ganesha, Pillaiyar. Ganesha has so many names, Ganesh, Vinayaka, Lambodara and of course Pillayar as we call him. Also known as Vighnesha or removal of obstacles. It is a nice tradition to get good energy prior to a project. Loved the whole video and loved owning vs enjoying. so Deep.
Spot on Rajeev when you talked about owning! LOVE!!
Loved everything about this. Since you recorded that video of yourself in the pottery barn a few weeks ago, I’ve been wanting to see and feel more of your beautiful peaceful space there. Thank you for sharing this. Absolutely in love.
Thank you, Andrea!
My mother was a potter and she also used metal and melamine trays for everything. I enjoy seeing your set up as it reminds me of her.
You did such a wonderful job with this barn.. It’s like a little piece of heaven, just for you 🥰
Dear Rajiv, Thank you for this beautiful video of your magical barn. I liked what you said about not owning the barn….after all do we really owned anything ….”we are slaves to what we own”. I love how you elevate the ordinary and don’t seem to have “ hurry sickness” like most of the world. I always feel more at peace and thoughtful after one of your videos.🥰
You uttered the spiritual truth that we don't own anything. We enter empty handed and exit the same way. So what's all the fuss about material things?
I have saved a baby squirrel and a crow from hawk! I see owls all the time and in fact I nicely mimic its sound and some other animals sound like lion and hyena🤣🤣🤣.
About plastic, to put it simply, there is no life in it.
Thank you for another great video. Have a wonderful weekend.
Rajiv...you put in words things I believe but never realized. I only have terracotta garden pots , no plastic. Wood, stone and natural objects are essential.
🦉OK, Rajiv, I absolutely knew you were going to say “owl” when you were telling the story about looking out the window! Really! I too had a similar experience but in my story the owl flew feet first directly at me and turned just before striking me. I was so stunned it was like it happened in slow motion. I just sat there stunned unable to comprehend what had just happened. You and I are so much alike-we both even have an owl story 👯❤️👊
❤ loved the bit you spoke on about owning things vs enjoyment of our brief lives
😂 Glad to know I’m not the only one who breaks out multiple accents when hanging with friends.
I was looking for a glass measuring jug this week and saw a whole range of blue and white enamelware, brand new, in the store. I was so happy to see it.
There was a set of dinner plates that had a beautiful glaze, very earthy with a hint of blue.
I had to quell my covetousness in that store, or dept.
Love the light there on Rhode Island, golden green in the trees.
Thank you for sharing your place of mastery. Much love.
You mention the Pioneer Village so often you must have truly loved it there. We visited it several times in the mid to late seventies. Coming from farm families we enjoyed the experience and felt true connection with the history of the place.
Where is it?
If only the world was filled with people who were artistic souls like Rajiv. Such people would not create with a mind for how their creation can best harm, conquer, terrorize and kill. Such minds create to be aesthetic, beneficial and inspiring. One cannot appreciate the visit of an owl the way Rajiv does while also creating bombs and other weapons.
Your pots are so beautiful and elegant. I have a small collection of pottery that I’ve collected over the years. I just love my little collection.
Dear Rajiv, I am a pretty new viewer to your videos from Oxfordshire, UK. You cover so many aspects of subjects I love. My background (now 80) was in art and design. I was a technical illustrator for many years and moved on to interiors, books, paintings etc. I would just like to say how beautifully refreshing it is to watch you and the diversity of you subject interest. Thank you, I will continue to watch. Dave.
I think this my new favorite Rajiv video! 🎉 ❤
Amazing way to live by appreciating what life has to offer and enjoy every moment. Great job Rajiv. ❤️👍I love the Pillaiyar. He is my favourite god. You done a great job. ❤️🙏🏼
Well, this is a masterpiece, this video is one of the best of the best.
I love the way you see the world
I love this! White buckets are the only plastic I have in my pottery space. Wooden and metal tools only.
Wow, Rajiv...we have huge similarities. I volunteered and worked at Rocky Mount Living History museum and learned so much there that has moved into my later life. I learned about cold frames, spinning wool, looming, drying herbs, cooking in fireplaces, etc. I love wood and just hate plastic. I really enjoyed this episode. However, maybe it is time to own a slower, more enjoyable living in being more rural.
We also need to be aware of how pleasant it is to do these tasks in life.
Thich Nhat Hanh made me slow down in life and enjoy the journey.
What a magical place. Thank you again for sharing a bit of your world with us.
You are interesting, lovely & genuine. Thank you for sharing your world with us viewers.
Nice air movment for drying pots up in the trees :) Before plastic potters used damp cloths and tarps to keep clay moist .You can put the pots out in the sun for drying but they have to be turned every 15 minutes to half an hour to keep from worping ... It is a very nice set up you pulled together there ..Oh and the pots are beautiful .Yay ...
I really needed to hear that about ‘owning’. I get hung up on that a lot in my rented apartment. It is a waste of time. I appreciate you setting me straight about that. ❤
Using beautiful everyday functional tools,the key thing is to use it ❤
I love the Carter family too! You did it justice when you sang their song. I'm impressed!
And he has the Carter scratch down on guitar as well :)
You bit on “ownership” is brilliant.
Love watching him. So relaxing.
I absolutely adored this one! And I feel the same about the owls. I see and hear them often where I live…and yet…seeing one swoop by never dulls. Always in great awe for the majestic owl!
Your view of life is so refreshing! Thank you for showing the beauty in the simple things!!! Your barn is a dream space!!!
Always feel a bit more wiser and at peace after spending a while in your beautiful spaces ❤
Such a beautiful, intentional life you've curated. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Thanks. (And, yes, that is a beautiful broom!!!)
enjoy the graciousness of your friend for sharing the barn with you.
I was also Blessed with an Owl...years ago!
Your friend Eve is awesome to let you stay here !
Definitely enjoying the more artistic theme of your recent videos!!! More Art please!
Rajiv, you and your videos inspire feelings of joy and ballast … pure and simple joys is what enriches our life.
Hi Rajiv, thanks for sharing your special Barn and the Pillaiyar story😊 Your summer at this beautiful spot on Earth reminds me of my grandpa’s farm that I used to visit in India. I loved the sound of the cool breeze rustling through the trees, the sighting of shy birds and little creatures, Oh it was magical ❤ I hope one day I can live life one day at a time with no agenda and no list of things to do. That will be freedom for me 🙏🏽
Loved this video. Thank you. I too dislike plastic. I try to avoid. When my father was a boy early 1900s there was no trash collection in rural areas, everything was used up or decomposition took it back to the earth. No synthetic anything. Wood, cotton, silk, glass ceramic, feather etc. I maintain as small of a carbon footprint as possible. It's better!
it is so magical when you talk about places and things and finds, it has so many layers that I must watch it multiple times. beautiful.
This is the serenity I need in my life as well. Wish I was smart as you when I was your age.
I love your beautiful heart, Rajiv. Thank you for the reminder that simplicity remains king in a world of manufactured chaos. To say I appreciate the insights and inspiration is a monumental understatement 💓💐🥂
Thank you, Rajiv, for sharing this magical place❤️👏👏👏👏👏
Rajiv's content is inspiring and relaxing beyond words. And BTW if Vermeer van Delft lived in US right now, he'd just have to paint Rajiv by this window - The Pottery Thrower💚
Heehee 😅
Your tour of the barn as beautifully done! How lucky you are to have such a retreat. You appreciate life in a way that few people do. Also, I’m glad to see you are hiding a microphone under your t-shirt so that we can hear your calming voice. Cheers!
Rajiv, I recently found your channel and I’m so happy I did! I’m also a potter and this video just warmed my heart. Your studio is truly magical and amazing. Thank you for the tour!🙏🏻💕
wow I'm speechless after watching this video. Everything about the barn it's magical!
How beautiful and restful is this video.
This is a gift, thank you.
HE IS JUST A BEAUTIFUL SOUL 😀
You are such a magical example and inspiration for living in this world. Thanks for sharing.
Great one, Rajiv.
Rajiv, thanks, simplicity is beautiful and you are so clever to share your beauty.
Every time I watch one of your videos it touches my heart with beauty. Thank you so much for the gift of sharing pieces of your life with me.❤️
What a wonderful video Rajiv. The barn is peaceful. Lovely place for meditation. I love my alone time. I have not made any pottery for 30yrs. I still have some pieces. I wish I had a Barn to visit and be myself again. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for the inspiration and powerful messages! ❤