"Something I can't say on youtube" has to be my new favorite insult :D Love these tips! A while back I also decided not to gossip. I've actually distanced myself from some friends since then because I suddenly became aware of how much they gossiped. Not just because of the negativity, but also because it's difficult to trust someone when you never know what they are going to say about you as soon as you are not around.
I read the no kill “policy” in a book a little while ago, and I rolled my eyes. After a while started to make sense. If we keep our house clean and our life, the bugs stay away where they belong, so we don’t have to use energy killing anything and filling ourselves with negative energy. I love this policy because i have huge compassion for animals of all sort!
Very very good tips Vera thank you. Except for the no kill policy, I have actually applied all of your recommended tips in the past few years in my own life, slowly and gradually one by one and I am so happy to see all of them on your list here, reassuring me that yes none of these are "weird" 🥰
Your tips make perfect sense and I agree with them. One spider tip for you, which you might know already, and bug tip in general. Spiders hate the smell of peppermint and bugs hate the smell of e.g. tea tree oil, lavender, orange and lemon grass. What I do in the summers is make an oil mix with all these (the smell can be a little intense at first but it's quite refreshing), and spray around open windows and on the handrail of the balcony. No bugs came inside and it doesn't harm them. :D
Aw thanks Roger Moon 😊 I understand. If I actually had a bug problem like roaches, I'd feel bad about it but I'd probably do something about it, otherwise it's just not healthy and I would not feel comfortable in my own home. I just don't believe in killing innocent bugs 😊 The downside is that I now have 6 mosquito bites on my left arm alone 😂
Simple Happy Zen → You are so nice. Maybe you can spray some insect repellent which doesn’t kill mosquitoes but can protect you from being bitten on your skin. But insect repellent always doesn’t smell good. :)
I’ve been trying meditation and reading about Buddhism for about a year. I ran across your RUclips channel recently and am enjoying the videos. I am trying some of your happiness tips before I saw this video and they do help. I am not perfect in them but keep trying. No tip you gave is weird if they work for you. The one thing I forget is that I need to be true to myself and however I find ways that work for me are fine. It’s hard but it doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks. I tend to forget that sometimes. Thank you for these videos, I have enjoyed them tremendously!
You are so precious ❤️such a caring and well rounded person 😊 I also love little animals and get extremely upset and sad when they are hurt , I want to save them all but unfortunately I can’t, the world would be a better place with more people like you ❤️😻
What a lovely way to start a new year, to incorporate these resolutions which are sensible and a great way to make the world a better place . Thanks for sharing your way of life.
I can relate to all but 5 which was new for me and really helpful! I completely understand the first one!!! I am scared of bugs. I really really really do my best best not to kill them. And the second one, same! It saves up so much energy too. I have been responding negative with silence, though positive sounds better :) I used to walk while looking down at the pavement, now I enjoy the view :)
Hiya Vera; I believe in these things too!!! Thanks for sharing these!!! #4.....I walk fast too....I try and slow down, but doesn’t always help me. I’ve watched many of your vids.......LOVE THEM!!! Btw, I’m a new subscriber....Much Health And Happiness.
Thanks for this great video, not weird at all, simple things makes a big difference to our world. I know I do walked slowly and mindfully I like to see all around like scenery and less stress. I also do greet positive to a negative. And I stayed away from gossip. Trying to practiced the no screen before going to bed. ... have a great day... Love ♥️♥️♥️ from Texas...Jennifer
1. This is so sweet that you don't kill mosquitoes! Unfortunately for me though, I have to, I live next to: the beach, a river, and a swamp (in Brazil), so there are hundreds of mosquitoes to deal with everyday, it's not a choice to let them suck my blood, I have to kill them for my own safety as a living being too. About flies or other bugs though, I let them live even if I'm a little bothered of them. I mean, they're just living :/ 2. Yes, some people seem to feel happy when someone does something embarassing so they can talk about them, I always hated this. There are so many subjects to talk about, the world is so big (and already so mean), we don't need gossip x.x 3. This has got to be the hardest one! lol, It's who I want to be, though, someone who kinda teaches people they don't need to be rude, it might not work with them directly, but observers, they'll be like: "Wow she doesn't even care that guy called her ugly, she is so secure and peaceful, I wanna be like that too!" and that would be awesome
Not weird at all, they make perfect sense, although here in England there is currently a campaign running to urge people to walk very briskly to get their hearts pumping as it’s good cardiac exercise.
Hazel Frei-Selby There are obese people in most countries these days. Poor diet and a static lifestyle leads to weight and health issues for many people all over the world.
Regarding #4 about walking pace. The way we walk, the pace we choose is so individual. I love this story for perspective... A man is walking along the Path of Life and comes upon a Holy Woman walking slowing. "Holy Woman, why do you walk so slowing along the Path of Life?" The Holy Woman answers: "Because I see more that way." The man continues and sometime later sees a Holy Woman walking very quickly. He asks, "Holy Woman why do you walk so quickly upon the Path of Life?" The Holy Woman answers: "Because I see more that way."
The first one is surprising because pests like flies, mosquitoes, mice and other living pests can definitely bring disease to humans. Mosquitoes cause a lot of disease here in Florida we are very aware of this. Imagine if mice and rats would not have been killed during the bubonic plague. Also I just had my house fumigated for termites which where eating up all the would and destroying my home. I’m ok killing pests that are damaging or could make me sick. I love all your other habits though.
Hi! :) Yes I could have been a bit clearer in the video, that I mean harmless animals. For me, mosquitos and spiders in the Netherlands are pretty harmless. If it all possible, I let them be. Or I capture them and move them outside. Of course if they are dangerous, or becoming a pest, I understand that people have to protect themselves and their family.
You can catch buggys with a big see-through container like those doggy biscuit containers and then get a flat cardboard better than paper so they won't come out easy and then you could release them outside they also have this wand thing that where you could catch a spider so you can release them outside I'll see if I can find the post for you the link Or just use the big container that I spoke of with the thin cardboard for the spiders too it's not hard to do
Thanks for sharing Tammy! We usually catch them like that, with a glass and some paper. But it's a little scary if it's a big spider haha, because you have to get really close this way 😱
Two things among them is in the bible Greet nagative with positive and no gossip and did u say talk or walk slowey if it is talk that is also in tje bible l think I found the best way to be a good human is leading a real life of what Holy Bible teaches thanks for opening my inner eyes Vera you are so awesome
Hi :) Thank you for your beautiful video! I don't think at all your tips are weird. I am wondering at which point people gave you a funny look... I agree on the things you say, especially on the part not to gossip or answering people in the same negative manner. However, I have a question. (Maybe this could be an idea for another video?) This attitude has a taste of holding the anger inside. I've tried this attitude and I still am, but even if I don't release my anger, I still feel it growing inside. So for example, there was an incident in the past, where a person really hurt my feelings by its behavior on purpose. I found some alternative ways to channel my feelings, but I still had to share my emotions with a friend what really helped me. In a certain way, I was also talking badly about this person. How do you cope with situations like this and when actions and emotions are not corresponding? How can you really forgive and be kind to a person you have problems with? And how can you overcome your feelings, but still staying true to yourself? (I really hope this makes sense :D) (Or maybe some other people who watched this video also want to share their experience and opinion?) I wish you a nice day ! :)
Alice from Wonderland Thanks for your question! I'll try to answer it, though I'm not perfect either :-) I try to deal with anger through Buddhist tradition, something I learned from Thich Nhat Hahn, a very wise Buddhist master. Anger is not something that comes from outside, that we need to let out again. It comes from inside, and we all have the seed of anger. Which can be useful, it is like the mud that allows lotus flowers of understanding, compassion and forgiveness to bloom. Whenever I feel anger, I try to notice it without judgment and accept it, take a few deep breaths. Simply looking at it from an outside perspective will make it less powerful. Talking with the person who hurt you or confiding in a friend can be wonderful, because voicing your feelings will instantly make you feel better. I'm not saying you should let people walk all over you, there's no room for toxic people in your life I feel. But the act of compassion and forgiveness can be very valuable. I hope it makes sense, maybe I'll make a video about it some day :-) Sending love, Vera
Simple Happy Zen, Thank you very much for your answer! :) That point of view sounds interesting. I will read more about the inside perspective and I think it would be an enriching video, too. Wish you all the best 🌷
I don't follow the no kill policy per se. I eat meat but am pushing for a more Mediterranean Diet. I use to kill bees and whatever I saw outside as a kid, but now if I kill a bug/pest, it's if they're in my house or making a nest on it (so they don't infest). I've tried not to kill little lizards but get them out the house (I moved to Florida). So I don't do it just to do it anymore. If I see things outside, I leave them alone. So it's not perfect but it's better than when I was a kid.
"Something I can't say on youtube" has to be my new favorite insult :D
Love these tips! A while back I also decided not to gossip. I've actually distanced myself from some friends since then because I suddenly became aware of how much they gossiped. Not just because of the negativity, but also because it's difficult to trust someone when you never know what they are going to say about you as soon as you are not around.
remmirath42 Haha! 😊 I totally get what you're saying, and it feels so good to know that you're not speaking that way about others right?! Vera
Lol I cracked up when she said that. 🤣
Watching your old videos. Enjoying all of them 💕
Yay, so happy to hear it! :D
I don't think any of these tips is weired! I think they are very good. Thanks for the video.
TheWhitingale Thanks!! :-) Vera
Wow. You are such a kind person! The world needs more people like you. Continue spreading your goodness and positivity :)
Thank you for your sweet comment :) Have a happy Monday!
Wow I randomly saw this video in my algorithm and I love it! These tips make so much sense and speak of so much integrity. Very inspiring
I'm highly sensitive too and I also don't kill animals 😊 I remember crying when a boy in my class killed a bee.
I really apreciate this guidelines for happiness, and I think those are not weird att all!
Such a lovely video, thank you for the inspiration! :)
Thanks, you're totally welcome!! 😄
I read the no kill “policy” in a book a little while ago, and I rolled my eyes. After a while started to make sense. If we keep our house clean and our life, the bugs stay away where they belong, so we don’t have to use energy killing anything and filling ourselves with negative energy. I love this policy because i have huge compassion for animals of all sort!
Well said Toty Vale!! 👍🤗
Very very good tips Vera thank you. Except for the no kill policy, I have actually applied all of your recommended tips in the past few years in my own life, slowly and gradually one by one and I am so happy to see all of them on your list here, reassuring me that yes none of these are "weird" 🥰
The most beautiful video on youtube......greatly respect your thoughts....i am definitely learning a lot....thanks
Aw thanks so much Jogesh Magnani!!! It means a lot 😄
Your tips make perfect sense and I agree with them. One spider tip for you, which you might know already, and bug tip in general. Spiders hate the smell of peppermint and bugs hate the smell of e.g. tea tree oil, lavender, orange and lemon grass. What I do in the summers is make an oil mix with all these (the smell can be a little intense at first but it's quite refreshing), and spray around open windows and on the handrail of the balcony. No bugs came inside and it doesn't harm them. :D
Oh wow really??? That's amazing. And I already have most of those essential oils
I love your no-kill policy. That’s wonderful.
Thank you so much! I also went vegan about 1,5 years ago, instead of vegetarian, and my only regret is not doing it sooner :)
I love the slow down idea, but I find it difficult not to hate mosquitoes or roaches. BTW, your voice is so soft and sweet.
Aw thanks Roger Moon 😊 I understand. If I actually had a bug problem like roaches, I'd feel bad about it but I'd probably do something about it, otherwise it's just not healthy and I would not feel comfortable in my own home. I just don't believe in killing innocent bugs 😊 The downside is that I now have 6 mosquito bites on my left arm alone 😂
Simple Happy Zen →
You are so nice. Maybe you can spray some insect repellent which doesn’t kill mosquitoes but can protect you from being bitten on your skin. But insect repellent always doesn’t smell good. :)
Haha I had a mosquito free night, I caught them with a glass and then freed them out the window. 😄
I’ve been trying meditation and reading about Buddhism for about a year. I ran across your RUclips channel recently and am enjoying the videos. I am trying some of your happiness tips before I saw this video and they do help. I am not perfect in them but keep trying. No tip you gave is weird if they work for you. The one thing I forget is that I need to be true to myself and however I find ways that work for me are fine. It’s hard but it doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks. I tend to forget that sometimes. Thank you for these videos, I have enjoyed them tremendously!
You are a beautiful soul Vera ❤️
Thank you Thanuja 😚🌿 That's so sweet!
Thanuja Z yes she is!!
You are so precious ❤️such a caring and well rounded person 😊 I also love little animals and get extremely upset and sad when they are hurt , I want to save them all but unfortunately I can’t, the world would be a better place with more people like you ❤️😻
What a lovely way to start a new year, to incorporate these resolutions which are sensible and a great way to make the world a better place . Thanks for sharing your way of life.
Maria Pereira Thank you so much for your kind comment, I wish you all the best in 2018!! Love, Vera
I can relate to all but 5 which was new for me and really helpful!
I completely understand the first one!!! I am scared of bugs. I really really really do my best best not to kill them.
And the second one, same! It saves up so much energy too.
I have been responding negative with silence, though positive sounds better :)
I used to walk while looking down at the pavement, now I enjoy the view :)
I love #2,#3. Btw what a cozy background you have!!
Haha thank you! 🤗 it has actually changed a bit, we got rid of some of the furniture there 😊
Love these guidelines for happiness. Thank you Vera.
You're very welcome Terri, have a great weekend!
Omg, you seem so kind and warm.
That's so nice MsRazno, thank you!
I love her aura of calmness
I would love to have a friend like you xx
Thanks so much Mani! 🙂🌿
Hiya Vera; I believe in these things too!!! Thanks for sharing these!!! #4.....I walk fast too....I try and slow down, but doesn’t always help me. I’ve watched many of your vids.......LOVE THEM!!! Btw, I’m a new subscriber....Much Health And Happiness.
Thank you so much Kamar and welcome to the channel, thanks for subscribing! 😊🌱
I LOVE your no-kill policy!!! I am the same and I can't understand how people can just kill animals, even if they're tiny...
Thank you, that's amazing 😙👊🏻🌷
Thanks for this great video, not weird at all, simple things makes a big difference to our world. I know I do walked slowly and mindfully I like to see all around like scenery and less stress. I also do greet positive to a negative. And I stayed away from gossip. Trying to practiced the no screen before going to bed. ... have a great day... Love ♥️♥️♥️ from Texas...Jennifer
Thank you so much Jennifer! 🤗🌷
All the ideas are really good. I like the no kill the best.
Thanks Kuljit 😄 Me too!
All your guidelines are really v nice,
Love your honesty.
It’s really a great video... nothing wierd at all.
These are wonderful tips. I practice some and are working on the others :)
Thanks Pamela Faith, that's sweet :-) Keep at it! 😄🤗
I agree with all of these. I don't think their weird at all. Very Good.😊❤
I love this. I took notes and will try to follow them. Thank you.😊
That's so great Chloe Hamm, thank you!! 😄✌
Working on sleeping on things before buying rest no gossip policy I'm already following... 😊
yes, the no-gossip policy and the kindness policy are really true. if someone doesn´t follow them, they will be trap by the same misbehaviour.
Thanks Marcello Kenji ✌😄 Have a beautiful day!!
Great ideas. Increase the comfort. :)
Your house is so beautiful!
Thanks so much :)
Thanks! These are great!!
These are great! I have been watching your videos. You have TRULY inspired me! Love from Maine, USA❤️
Aw thank you Mindy 🤗🌼 Have a happy Saturday!
Such an enlightening and inspiring content here, Vera! ❤️
Thank you! :)
1. This is so sweet that you don't kill mosquitoes! Unfortunately for me though, I have to, I live next to: the beach, a river, and a swamp (in Brazil), so there are hundreds of mosquitoes to deal with everyday, it's not a choice to let them suck my blood, I have to kill them for my own safety as a living being too. About flies or other bugs though, I let them live even if I'm a little bothered of them. I mean, they're just living :/
2. Yes, some people seem to feel happy when someone does something embarassing so they can talk about them, I always hated this. There are so many subjects to talk about, the world is so big (and already so mean), we don't need gossip x.x
3. This has got to be the hardest one! lol, It's who I want to be, though, someone who kinda teaches people they don't need to be rude, it might not work with them directly, but observers, they'll be like: "Wow she doesn't even care that guy called her ugly, she is so secure and peaceful, I wanna be like that too!" and that would be awesome
Thanks so much for your kind comment Milena, I loved reading it, thanks for your support! 😊
Not weird at all, they make perfect sense, although here in England there is currently a campaign running to urge people to walk very briskly to get their hearts pumping as it’s good cardiac exercise.
The other Alys Haha that's true, walking briskly is good exercise :-)
Exercise is good. There are many
obese people in UK.
Hazel Frei-Selby There are obese people in most countries these days. Poor diet and a static lifestyle leads to weight and health issues for many people all over the world.
hello vera, ive been watching many of your videos.
Thank you so much Kevin :)
Love these tips! I had a goal this year to replace negative thoughts with positive statements and it sounds like we’re on the same wavelength! :)
Jessica Blut Thanks so much :-). Our thoughts are very powerful, so that's a great thing to practice. Grtz, Vera
Such great advice. Thank you so much for sharing them!!
You're very welcome 🙂🌿 Enjoy your day!
Thank you! Same to you beautiful young lady.
Not at all weird . Great advice. It is hard tho not to kill a mosquito when it is biting you. Lots of food for thought . Thank you . ❤️
Thanks Chris Kelly 🤗 I always try to remember it hás to bite to survive, but we don't have to kill it to survive :-)
Those are wonderful policies..
Thank you Sumpit Malay 😄 Have beautiful day
Well, these are all great. Thanks!
So happy to hear it :D
Regarding #4 about walking pace. The way we walk, the pace we choose is so individual. I love this story for perspective... A man is walking along the Path of Life and comes upon a Holy Woman walking slowing. "Holy Woman, why do you walk so slowing along the Path of Life?" The Holy Woman answers: "Because I see more that way." The man continues and sometime later sees a Holy Woman walking very quickly. He asks, "Holy Woman why do you walk so quickly upon the Path of Life?" The Holy Woman answers: "Because I see more that way."
You are my number one favorite RUclips person ❤️
Aw thank you so much Rosa! :)
Not weird at all!! Very inspiring..:))
Thanks 😄🌺 This video takes me back to when I just started my channel haha
I don't think any of these are weird people need to do these guild lines more I understand all of them even if I live in Australia !!
Thanks Grace Taylor! That's nice to hear 🤗 And all the way from Australia!!
The first one is surprising because pests like flies, mosquitoes, mice and other living pests can definitely bring disease to humans. Mosquitoes cause a lot of disease here in Florida we are very aware of this. Imagine if mice and rats would not have been killed during the bubonic plague. Also I just had my house fumigated for termites which where eating up all the would and destroying my home. I’m ok killing pests that are damaging or could make me sick. I love all your other habits though.
Hi! :) Yes I could have been a bit clearer in the video, that I mean harmless animals. For me, mosquitos and spiders in the Netherlands are pretty harmless. If it all possible, I let them be. Or I capture them and move them outside. Of course if they are dangerous, or becoming a pest, I understand that people have to protect themselves and their family.
Lovely tips.. I enjoyed them all
Thank you for sharing :)
Thank you so much wm Sulaiman!
You can catch buggys with a big see-through container like those doggy biscuit containers and then get a flat cardboard better than paper so they won't come out easy and then you could release them outside they also have this wand thing that where you could catch a spider so you can release them outside I'll see if I can find the post for you the link
Or just use the big container that I spoke of with the thin cardboard for the spiders too it's not hard to do
Thanks for sharing Tammy! We usually catch them like that, with a glass and some paper. But it's a little scary if it's a big spider haha, because you have to get really close this way 😱
You're welcome but you don't have to get up close if you have a real big container meaning the container is much wider and easier to catch them
Two things among them is in the bible Greet nagative with positive and no gossip and did u say talk or walk slowey if it is talk that is also in tje bible l think I found the best way to be a good human is leading a real life of what Holy Bible teaches thanks for opening my inner eyes Vera you are so awesome
My favorite tips is walking slowly and mindfully.
Thanks Sumpit! 🙂
Thanks for the advice
You're superwelcome Sebastien! :-)
Hi :) Thank you for your beautiful video! I don't think at all your tips are weird. I am wondering at which point people gave you a funny look... I agree on the things you say, especially on the part not to gossip or answering people in the same negative manner. However, I have a question. (Maybe this could be an idea for another video?) This attitude has a taste of holding the anger inside. I've tried this attitude and I still am, but even if I don't release my anger, I still feel it growing inside. So for example, there was an incident in the past, where a person really hurt my feelings by its behavior on purpose. I found some alternative ways to channel my feelings, but I still had to share my emotions with a friend what really helped me. In a certain way, I was also talking badly about this person. How do you cope with situations like this and when actions and emotions are not corresponding? How can you really forgive and be kind to a person you have problems with? And how can you overcome your feelings, but still staying true to yourself? (I really hope this makes sense :D) (Or maybe some other people who watched this video also want to share their experience and opinion?) I wish you a nice day ! :)
Alice from Wonderland Thanks for your question! I'll try to answer it, though I'm not perfect either :-) I try to deal with anger through Buddhist tradition, something I learned from Thich Nhat Hahn, a very wise Buddhist master. Anger is not something that comes from outside, that we need to let out again. It comes from inside, and we all have the seed of anger. Which can be useful, it is like the mud that allows lotus flowers of understanding, compassion and forgiveness to bloom. Whenever I feel anger, I try to notice it without judgment and accept it, take a few deep breaths. Simply looking at it from an outside perspective will make it less powerful. Talking with the person who hurt you or confiding in a friend can be wonderful, because voicing your feelings will instantly make you feel better. I'm not saying you should let people walk all over you, there's no room for toxic people in your life I feel. But the act of compassion and forgiveness can be very valuable. I hope it makes sense, maybe I'll make a video about it some day :-) Sending love, Vera
Simple Happy Zen, Thank you very much for your answer! :) That point of view sounds interesting. I will read more about the inside perspective and I think it would be an enriching video, too. Wish you all the best 🌷
Alice from Wonderland 😊🌹
I don't follow the no kill policy per se. I eat meat but am pushing for a more Mediterranean Diet. I use to kill bees and whatever I saw outside as a kid, but now if I kill a bug/pest, it's if they're in my house or making a nest on it (so they don't infest). I've tried not to kill little lizards but get them out the house (I moved to Florida). So I don't do it just to do it anymore. If I see things outside, I leave them alone. So it's not perfect but it's better than when I was a kid.
#3 should be a daily mantra
😄✌🌾
On a side note: What a very pleasant apartment you have...
Thanks!!! 😄 Maybe you'd also like my apartment video 🏩
@@SimpleHappyZen have you made an apt tour?
I wish Serial killers thought like you about human beings.
The no kill policy is bullshit. The rest are good
Love these tips -- thanks!
You're very welcome Sue! I appreciate your support 🤗