Hi Brenna, you have just echoed my words. The last 6 months have been a very odd time for me. I have been truly tested and put through the wringer. At the same time I lost my connection to what brings me joy. So I didn’t even have that as a reprieve or a strength to hold on to. Only in the last 10 to 14 days could I start to feel that light ignite again. I feel there was quite a darkness over the spiritual energy many of us thrive on. It is slowly lifting and allowing us to ‘be’ again.
Ive always wondered what happens when youtubers start to live for the videos not for themselves. Remember why you started this life for you, and if something is created from that which others may enjoy thats a bonus. Wishing you well.
It is so good to see you Brenna. I have missed you. It’s ok to take the time you need. We will always be here when you return. Blessings for you and Abby.
You are so inspiring Brenna. I love your honesty. You would be helping so many of us with your truth. So happy you are back and finding yourself again. Blessings to you and Abby.
Mate, I travelled for two weeks recently with my husband who winged and whined until I told him I’d drive him to the airport and he can fly back home which he did. I had big plans on doing my thing and explore without my husband and I found I mostly watched tv in the hotel room. When you have someone, like Abbey or in my case my husband, it makes doing things and exploring a little bit easier and more enjoyable. I’m glad you have Abbey.
Yes, great insight. as you say, we need time for ourselves. Connecting with nature is rediscovering ourselves. and simple living. Slow living. Thank you.
You're not alone with the feelings you've been (recently) experiencing 🧑🦳 I went through a similar thing during both perimenopause plus entering into post menopause ☹️🇦🇺 Abby's so beautiful and she has the best mum 🤗🐕🇦🇺
I always look forward to your words. Currently, I'm in the final stages of my long journey - getting my van so that I can go out there. All the planning is coming to fruition. I've been stuck in the details and pressure of selling home and buying my vehicle, adding stuff to it, making decisions about .. you know what type of toilet, how about water, will there be enough power blah blah blah... THIS video also reminded me why I'm doing what I'm doing! Thank you!
Welcome back Brenna! I am going through similar feelings in Sicks-n-bricks at the moment. My beautiful dad died at the start of the year and I feel utterly lost. I feel for you in your situation. Van or static home, the challenges are so similar. My love goes with you 🤗
6:41 The freedom that you get to travel and be where you want to be... Understand the beauty of the reflection of peace that God gives you through nature is priceless
Love your transparency with us Brenna ❤. I have to admit that I too feel a little lost. I don't know why...I just have this feeling that I don't know where I belong & what direction I want to go...just lost... 🙁 I do know that I appreciate you sharing your ups & downs. I don't feel so alone knowing that somone else is going/has been through similar. ❤ Am looking forward to seeing your next adventure.
I really want to add my support to everyone else here. You're a genuine inspiration to me (as someone who is still 6 months off and trying to plan out how to fit my entire craft and sewing room into a Hiace 😂). Your honest and genuine nature is a pleasure to watch, so I hope you take time to do whatever you need to do to get back to nature and the core of who you really are. ❤
Omg I can relate to what you were feeling, I also live full time on the road, have been held up with some jobs being done to my camper, then hitting the road again, it’s been 4 months since full time out there and I’m feeling just a wee bit apprehensive about heading off in 1 months time, My photography and art will also take my mind off things, thanks Brenna, take care, be nice to catch up one day some where out there. Cheers Judy😊
You look so much better today. More settled, more relaxed, and like you've found your place in the universe again. You and Abbey are doing great working through life's challenges, and I wish you all the best for all the adventures still to come.
I'm sad to hear of your hardship hope you keeping improving. I wish I had your ability to express myself the way you do you are an a amazing lady and love your adventures good luck chin up
I find you inspiring Brenna. You have touched my life a couple of times. Once when I found a beautiful rock, which I believe you had painted and left behind, and now this video. I have been feeling exactly like you, although I couldn't put it into words like you have done. Thank you.xxxx
I totally understand. I am part time. If I stay home too long I get this way. I try to stay active. It helps me to stay out boondocking. Away from people. It helps me so much to reconnect. Nature is such a healer.
Recognising those periods of disconnect are so important, exactly as you have done it makes you look at your reasons and your why's. Being able to let these times come and using them as opportunity to rediscover your joy is so empowering and ultimately joyful when you rediscover your love of what you do and what you have. It is also a great opportunity to introduce new actions into your every day so this new improved version of the life you've embraced is fresh and fabulous. 🥰😻😻
Hang in there Brenna.. We all go through those 'why' times I guess, at some time or the other. I'm sure you will get your mojo back soon. Keep up the good work!
I'm glad you are expressing the joy and hardships of vanning. We spent 6 months away 3 months in Tassie. It was so very challenging. As our legs don't work as well & most of the time I was in pain. Still enjoyed it, also did a visual Diary of our pups adventure meeting other dogs had to learn to draw, but you were the inspiration for that, so thank you. When we got home, we wanted to sell the camper never again. Then, like you had to think, why did we travel. We are starting slowly, doing day trips of our back yard (W.A), and starting to enjoy the road trips looking forward to our new adventures. Thanks for your honesty, Brenna
Good on you Brenna. Love your lives and i was wondering where you are. So good to see you happy and carrying on. Ps the energy is intense the past 6 months. Slow down and go within ❤❤❤❤
Lovely video and lovely that you're back. Agree with the other comments so won't repeat them. But you said the most profound thing as far as van life goes: a van is not a mini house. That's true on so many levels and it's something many people don't get. Vanlife is a completely different lifestyle, and complete in itself. Thanks Brenna
So glad you are working through that Brenna. After all your recent challenges I imagine it will take a little time but you seem to be doing well. Dont fight the emotions. As you say being in nature is a real healer - it is for me. Best wishes , love and light.🙏
Hi Brenna. Bron here. ( under a new name tag. Long story). I have been thinking of you for about a week now and wondered how you were. I am glad to see you back and hear Abbie is well.
Be kind to yourself brenna and you will recover your spirit . Love watching you and Abby s adventures havevmissed your flogs but fully understand .take care x
Yeh .... I had a similar vibe happen with me and my art .... painting with acrylics ... i took it up about a year or so ago and loved it .... then things ( life ) happened ... you know life .... i got the idea to take up surfing ( i'm 61 ) ... and i wanted and enjoyed the focusing on get fit and practicing doing pop ups etc ... then i was ready to get out there and have a go ... a board hit me in the knee ... well that is not good ... so i got bit down with me with life ... and didn't want to do anything because i wasn't able to do what i had planned ... but today i am going to get into the Art Room and just ( no stress no pressure no fuss ) just paint ... ... Also my knee is getting better ... i will need an op for it ... but i am able to walk on it now which is great ... my doggo .. 'Mate the dog' thinks so too :) .... So yeh life throws us psychological curve balls ... perhaps they are reminders that we need to slow down, breath and just be .... :) .... You will be alright Brenna ... you and your bestie ... Abby the dog :D xoxo Enjoy
Loooooove ❤❤❤❤ I am sooo happy to see you are back & that you are getting your inner happiness back! So good to see Abby too ❤ i have missed you both on here. I look forward to seeing more videos & lots more smiles 🥰 thank you!
Hello Brenna ... today is not promised so do what brings you joy at the pace and level YOU want to do it. I know that the past Winter has been totally off the chart for me and I have been so out of balance so I can relate in my own way. This is all about you and Abby and what the two of you need for happiness ... we are friends who enjoy coming along for the ride but we are not a job, we are not a pressure..... friends support each other, not create pressure on each other. So ... I'll see you when I see you ... take care ... Gramma Lainee in Northern California USA
Glad you’ve refound your van life JOY! i just did a big trip and had a notes page on my phone to capture moments of this bliss. i look at it when i need a reminder
I was just thinking the other day van life must keep a person busy with chores. The kind similar to the pioneers in a log cabin back in the woods. Chugging water, finding fuel sources, arranging supper, washing clothes, keeping critters out. Afterwards, a good night's sleep and ready to do it all again the next day. I'm sure pioneer women thought the same thing sometimes, What am I doing all this for? With your life though there are many more variables. It's good you found your Why again. Appreciate that lost feeling didn't just take you around and around and drop you off in the same place. Give your dog a hug too for helping you navigate through it❤.
I'm sorry you've been through the mill, dear girl, but glad to see you're getting your mojo back. I'm looking forward to seeing your smiling face and hearing Abby's inconvenient barking when you're talking. :) Give her a pet for me. Be well and safe travels. Jon in rural BC, Canada
Hey Brenna, just want to encourage you, I also am a nomad and live full time in a van (almost 6 years) in Western Australia. You may be familiar with Staticampervan RUclips channel? Recently he has made a video where he talks about having a home base as a nomad. Years ago when I felt that disconnected feeling I made a town to be my home base where I return to from time to time feel grounded again.😌 Safe travels my friend.
Try walking or just simply standing shoes free of your feet, reconnect with mother earth, full of electricity and frequency, good for the body and mind
Hi Brenna... great to see you and Abby. This is why we love you... you are raw and honest yet absolutely inspiring even during your quiet times. Keep being you, keep living the slow life connecting to nature... we are all by your side. I look forward to your next video 😊 oh also you are the reason I started part time van life and if I could afford to do it full time I would 😊
The problem with stopping Vanlife for a short period you can become trapped with tasks, and expectations, turning into a long stint. All to a point it damages your health.
Cheer up, I've been having treatment for lung cancer since January 2018, I'll swap lives with you any day. One day at a time and don't overthink things.
Hi Brenna, I feel so sorry and I really really hope your feeling towards vanlife and youtube videos. I hope you feel more connected with nature and not stressing with reality and take things as it comes. Harry
@BrennaLivingJoyfully really, you think be less stress, having few clients and less expenses. But you can only gauge, the level of stress. But cheer up, 🤗.. you will succeed.
So good to see you. I’ve missed your regular videos I really enjoy listening to you. It doesn’t matter where you are or what you are doing, it’s what you have to say that I benefit from it just seems to make sense to me. 🩷🩷🩷 7:41
It is lovely to listen to your honest words. Thank you for sharing them with us.
Thanks for listening
Hi Brenna, you have just echoed my words. The last 6 months have been a very odd time for me. I have been truly tested and put through the wringer. At the same time I lost my connection to what brings me joy. So I didn’t even have that as a reprieve or a strength to hold on to. Only in the last 10 to 14 days could I start to feel that light ignite again. I feel there was quite a darkness over the spiritual energy many of us thrive on. It is slowly lifting and allowing us to ‘be’ again.
Something is definitely going on 😳
Prayers for you and for the joy of the Lord to fill your heart. If you’ve been isolating that is a sure way to fall into melancholia. 🙏
Well said. She and you echo my last 6 months.
Ive always wondered what happens when youtubers start to live for the videos not for themselves. Remember why you started this life for you, and if something is created from that which others may enjoy thats a bonus. Wishing you well.
It is so good to see you Brenna. I have missed you. It’s ok to take the time you need. We will always be here when you return. Blessings for you and Abby.
One of the reasons I watch your channel is because I live through others like you. I really don’t care to go anywhere. Thank you for your honesty.
I appreciate that
You are so inspiring Brenna. I love your honesty. You would be helping so many of us with your truth. So happy you are back and finding yourself again. Blessings to you and Abby.
Mate, I travelled for two weeks recently with my husband who winged and whined until I told him I’d drive him to the airport and he can fly back home which he did. I had big plans on doing my thing and explore without my husband and I found I mostly watched tv in the hotel room. When you have someone, like Abbey or in my case my husband, it makes doing things and exploring a little bit easier and more enjoyable. I’m glad you have Abbey.
I love this channel ❤
Thank you 🙏
Yes, great insight. as you say, we need time for ourselves. Connecting with nature is rediscovering ourselves. and simple living. Slow living. Thank you.
Yes! Thank you!
Your raw honesty is refreshing and touches my heart. Thank you Brenna ❤
You are so welcome!
I’m really happy you’ve found your reasons again. It was only this morning I was thinking about you and your channel and was hoping you were ok.
You go girl. Traveling full time in a mini house “ Toyota Coaster “ and loving it.
Awesome 🤩
Hope you don't mind me asking but, how do you find driving a Toyota Coaster? I am thinking about getting one.
You're not alone with the feelings you've been (recently) experiencing 🧑🦳 I went through a similar thing during both perimenopause plus entering into post menopause ☹️🇦🇺 Abby's so beautiful and she has the best mum 🤗🐕🇦🇺
Wonderful to see you again, I’ve missed your videos. glad you’re doing well, safe travels
Thank you!
I always look forward to your words. Currently, I'm in the final stages of my long journey - getting my van so that I can go out there. All the planning is coming to fruition. I've been stuck in the details and pressure of selling home and buying my vehicle, adding stuff to it, making decisions about .. you know what type of toilet, how about water, will there be enough power blah blah blah... THIS video also reminded me why I'm doing what I'm doing! Thank you!
Thanks Brenna, really appreciate you.
Welcome back Brenna! I am going through similar feelings in Sicks-n-bricks at the moment. My beautiful dad died at the start of the year and I feel utterly lost. I feel for you in your situation. Van or static home, the challenges are so similar. My love goes with you 🤗
6:41 The freedom that you get to travel and be where you want to be... Understand the beauty of the reflection of peace that God gives you through nature is priceless
Love your transparency with us Brenna ❤. I have to admit that I too feel a little lost. I don't know why...I just have this feeling that I don't know where I belong & what direction I want to go...just lost... 🙁 I do know that I appreciate you sharing your ups & downs. I don't feel so alone knowing that somone else is going/has been through similar. ❤ Am looking forward to seeing your next adventure.
Good for you!
finding the zen of rituals...such peace. Blessings.
I really want to add my support to everyone else here. You're a genuine inspiration to me (as someone who is still 6 months off and trying to plan out how to fit my entire craft and sewing room into a Hiace 😂). Your honest and genuine nature is a pleasure to watch, so I hope you take time to do whatever you need to do to get back to nature and the core of who you really are. ❤
Omg I can relate to what you were feeling, I also live full time on the road, have been held up with some jobs being done to my camper, then hitting the road again, it’s been 4 months since full time out there and I’m feeling just a wee bit apprehensive about heading off in 1 months time, My photography and art will also take my mind off things, thanks Brenna, take care, be nice to catch up one day some where out there. Cheers Judy😊
My joy comes from my dog too ....I'm so delighted for you Brenna reconnecting is a slow down process and remembering to celebrate how you find joy 😚
Thanks so much
You look so much better today. More settled, more relaxed, and like you've found your place in the universe again. You and Abbey are doing great working through life's challenges, and I wish you all the best for all the adventures still to come.
I'm sad to hear of your hardship hope you keeping improving. I wish I had your ability to express myself the way you do you are an a amazing lady and love your adventures good luck chin up
I find you inspiring Brenna. You have touched my life a couple of times. Once when I found a beautiful rock, which I believe you had painted and left behind, and now this video. I have been feeling exactly like you, although I couldn't put it into words like you have done. Thank you.xxxx
Great to see you & Abby back, just post when you want to, we will be waiting.
I totally understand. I am part time. If I stay home too long I get this way. I try to stay active. It helps me to stay out boondocking. Away from people. It helps me so much to reconnect. Nature is such a healer.
I know how you feel. I'm broken down and still living in my van.
Can't wait to get back on the road!
So glad you feel better.
Recognising those periods of disconnect are so important, exactly as you have done it makes you look at your reasons and your why's. Being able to let these times come and using them as opportunity to rediscover your joy is so empowering and ultimately joyful when you rediscover your love of what you do and what you have. It is also a great opportunity to introduce new actions into your every day so this new improved version of the life you've embraced is fresh and fabulous. 🥰😻😻
hi brenda ❤ from fnq we all get lost at times... i'm glad you found yourself again
Wise words from you, as always. Lovely to see you back here again. ❤
Love to dearest Abby for as good a recovery as is possible.
Great to see you again Brenna. Sorry you’ve been feeling lost and sooo glad you have found your JOY again & looking forward to more adventures.
Thank you so much!
Hang in there Brenna.. We all go through those 'why' times I guess, at some time or the other. I'm sure you will get your mojo back soon. Keep up the good work!
I'm glad you are expressing the joy and hardships of vanning.
We spent 6 months away 3 months in Tassie.
It was so very challenging.
As our legs don't work as well & most of the time I was in pain.
Still enjoyed it, also did a visual
Diary of our pups adventure meeting other dogs had to learn to draw, but you were the inspiration for that, so thank you.
When we got home, we wanted to sell the camper never again.
Then, like you had to think, why did we travel.
We are starting slowly, doing day trips of our back yard (W.A), and starting to enjoy the road trips looking forward to our new adventures.
Thanks for your honesty, Brenna
Good on you Brenna. Love your lives and i was wondering where you are. So good to see you happy and carrying on. Ps the energy is intense the past 6 months. Slow down and go within ❤❤❤❤
Thank you! Will do!
Lovely video and lovely that you're back. Agree with the other comments so won't repeat them. But you said the most profound thing as far as van life goes: a van is not a mini house. That's true on so many levels and it's something many people don't get. Vanlife is a completely different lifestyle, and complete in itself. Thanks Brenna
So glad you are working through that Brenna. After all your recent challenges I imagine it will take a little time but you seem to be doing well. Dont fight the emotions. As you say being in nature is a real healer - it is for me. Best wishes , love and light.🙏
So happy to see you today 😊and really glad you’re feeling ok again. 🌈🌻
When we live in the moment life is Truly a gift. Our interactions in person with others is vital. Many Blessings from Canada.
Hi Brenna. Bron here. ( under a new name tag. Long story). I have been thinking of you for about a week now and wondered how you were. I am glad to see you back and hear Abbie is well.
Thanks 😍
Beautiful words, Brenna …thanks xxx
Beautiful setting
Be kind to yourself brenna and you will recover your spirit . Love watching you and Abby s adventures havevmissed your flogs but fully understand .take care x
The sky behind you is so uplifting! It’s the perfect background for your message. 😊
Yeh .... I had a similar vibe happen with me and my art .... painting with acrylics ... i took it up about a year or so ago and loved it .... then things ( life ) happened ... you know life .... i got the idea to take up surfing ( i'm 61 ) ... and i wanted and enjoyed the focusing on get fit and practicing doing pop ups etc ... then i was ready to get out there and have a go ... a board hit me in the knee ... well that is not good ... so i got bit down with me with life ... and didn't want to do anything because i wasn't able to do what i had planned ... but today i am going to get into the Art Room and just ( no stress no pressure no fuss ) just paint ... ... Also my knee is getting better ... i will need an op for it ... but i am able to walk on it now which is great ... my doggo .. 'Mate the dog' thinks so too :) .... So yeh life throws us psychological curve balls ... perhaps they are reminders that we need to slow down, breath and just be .... :) .... You will be alright Brenna ... you and your bestie ... Abby the dog :D xoxo Enjoy
Greetings from the Olympic Peninsula in Washington state! Bright Peaceful Blessings, Brenna! Thank you for sharing! 💜🪻💜🪻💜
This was exactly what i needed to heard right now thank you for being you
Brenna nothing is more important than being happy or seeking happiness. Cheers Mo xx
Loooooove ❤❤❤❤
I am sooo happy to see you are back & that you are getting your inner happiness back! So good to see Abby too ❤ i have missed you both on here. I look forward to seeing more videos & lots more smiles 🥰 thank you!
Thank you so much!!
Hello Brenna ... today is not promised so do what brings you joy at the pace and level YOU want to do it. I know that the past Winter has been totally off the chart for me and I have been so out of balance so I can relate in my own way. This is all about you and Abby and what the two of you need for happiness ... we are friends who enjoy coming along for the ride but we are not a job, we are not a pressure..... friends support each other, not create pressure on each other. So ... I'll see you when I see you ... take care ... Gramma Lainee in Northern California USA
Lovely video. Thank you ❤️
You just encouraged me to get on the road. Thank you
Glad you’ve refound your van life JOY! i just did a big trip and had a notes page on my phone to capture moments of this bliss. i look at it when i need a reminder
Wonderful!
I was just thinking the other day van life must keep a person busy with chores. The kind similar to the pioneers in a log cabin back in the woods. Chugging water, finding fuel sources, arranging supper, washing clothes, keeping critters out. Afterwards, a good night's sleep and ready to do it all again the next day. I'm sure pioneer women thought the same thing sometimes, What am I doing all this for? With your life though there are many more variables. It's good you found your Why again. Appreciate that lost feeling didn't just take you around and around and drop you off in the same place. Give your dog a hug too for helping you navigate through it❤.
It’s so good to see you again. You’ve been missed by your subscriber friends. 🥰
Oh thank you!
I'm sorry you've been through the mill, dear girl, but glad to see you're getting your mojo back.
I'm looking forward to seeing your smiling face and hearing Abby's inconvenient barking when you're talking. :) Give her a pet for me.
Be well and safe travels.
Jon in rural BC, Canada
Inconvenient barking on the next video 😂
Your videos are always lovely Brenna...really value your honesty...take care 🧡
Thank you! You too!
That was really goood. Good for me. I love how you go through life.
Great upload 👌 thanks
Thank you! Cheers!
Totally understand
Hey Brenna, just want to encourage you, I also am a nomad and live full time in a van (almost 6 years) in Western Australia. You may be familiar with Staticampervan RUclips channel? Recently he has made a video where he talks about having a home base as a nomad. Years ago when I felt that disconnected feeling I made a town to be my home base where I return to from time to time feel grounded again.😌 Safe travels my friend.
Thanks, I have a few places that I feel at home and peaceful and I am visiting them now.
My bestie hug 🤗 Thanks!
Thank you xx
Try walking or just simply standing shoes free of your feet, reconnect with mother earth, full of electricity and frequency, good for the body and mind
Happee you’re feeling more connected to ur Y 😘 Thanks for sharing & keeping it real 👍 Love and healing Blessings to beautiful Abbey 💋✨💜
Love your videos so much!
Go well Brenna! 😊
Hi Brenna... great to see you and Abby. This is why we love you... you are raw and honest yet absolutely inspiring even during your quiet times. Keep being you, keep living the slow life connecting to nature... we are all by your side. I look forward to your next video 😊 oh also you are the reason I started part time van life and if I could afford to do it full time I would 😊
You're the best!
Hi Brenna, Its a pity you dont have a poptop roof. It would make your life a little easier but the're not cheap ($16,000).
Love to you ❤❤❤ wonderful video ❤
Thank you so much!
The problem with stopping Vanlife for a short period you can become trapped with tasks, and expectations, turning into a long stint. All to a point it damages your health.
I feel lost and I haven't got started.
💕💕💐💐💐💕💕
Cheer up, I've been having treatment for lung cancer since January 2018, I'll swap lives with you any day. One day at a time and don't overthink things.
💗💚💛
Maybe all this solar stuff going on is messing witb with a lot of us. it's been a very hard 6 months for me and some of my non van friends, too.
A few people have commented on negative energy this year. I had never really considered it, but maybe it isn't just me.
Maybe you should volunteer some places
Hi Brenna,
I feel so sorry and I really really hope your feeling towards vanlife and youtube videos. I hope you feel more connected with nature and not stressing with reality and take things as it comes.
Harry
Thank you so much!
Are you in Perth?
Western Australia
👍😎🇨🇦✌🙏🐾🌸
Why stressed, less work, travel anywhere
Life still happens, you can’t escape it.
@BrennaLivingJoyfully really, you think be less stress, having few clients and less expenses. But you can only gauge, the level of stress. But cheer up, 🤗.. you will succeed.
So good to see you. I’ve missed your regular videos I really enjoy listening to you. It doesn’t matter where you are or what you are doing, it’s what you have to say that I benefit from it just seems to make sense to me. 🩷🩷🩷 7:41