Hi Anna,I’m a seventy year old carpenter and unfortunately a widower. My wife died back in 2004, and I’ve had one or two relationships which sadly didn’t work out. I’m pretty well resigned to the fact that my lie now is a solitary one. My son lives four hours away in Scotland and I visit him around seven to eight times a year and stay for up to ten days. We have a great relationship. My daughter lives about ten miles away and I see her most weeks , we get on well too so in this I am blessed. I live in a small village and I have a cottage and a bit of land,plus my workshop. Even though I sometimes don’t see or interact with anyone for a day or two,I have learned to be ok with that. Three years ago I taught myself to knit socks, and I always have a pair on the go ! I know it’s a bit unusual for a man , but it’s great to just sit and listen to (say) the radio whilst making something lovely and worthwhile . Many thanks for your videos Anna . Love and best wishes from England. X
Richard, you have crafted a beautiful life, filled with what you hold most dear. I pray that you will continue to discover what brings you joy and fulfillment.
I wake up several hours earlier in order to have quiet time for myself. This entire video is a gem but saying to let go to whatever leaves you empty was the most beneficial.
I am transitioning from a large home to an apartment/condo. All of that space made me feel empty and restless. It also contributed to the devision of my marriage. Before that, when we lived in smaller spaces, we seemed happier and more content with each other. Now I’m going back to a smaller space, but alone. I learned a lesson along the way, that bigger is not necessarily better. And that overall, less is much much more.
The 15min of silence first thing & “treating my saved time right” (expressed this way made so much sense) by not wasting that time scrolling mindlessly. These both resonated with me.
I always enjoy being alone and having some quiet time in the morning. It is the best way to start the day. Thank you, dear friend, for sharing your thoughts.
So good to see you, my friend! As the world around me seems to spin faster, you bring me such blessed calmness. Self care is an important part of being being healthy, especially for women, and we often set this aside as we tend others. Thank you for being so open and genuine, Ana. Your messages resonates with so many of us!
These are my favorite videos you make. I woke today from an emotional dream that made me look back over my life and I realized I have spent much of my life being judgmental and angry. It made me so uncomfortable and I didn’t know how to deal with my feelings. Then I realized I should simply forgive my younger self. It seemed too easy, but I think that self forgiveness is a portal out of emotional pain. Love you❤
I am always more peaceful when I wake up, journal, and do some slow Qigong exercises before allowing my responsibilities to take over my pace of living. Thank you too, Ana for your gentle & calm messages reminding me to stay calm & in the midst of chaos & just stay focused in the moment . You are very special and I appreciate you so much! I had a Grandmother from Ukraine, Russia really, back in the day, who taught me, by her doings and just living, that it was all the seemingly little things in life that were important, strengthening one, keeping one healthy, and so able to give from the heart to others. Your spirit in ways are just like hers. Love, Anne 😊
I’ve been pausing the video to write down the quotes. I love them especially the last one from Virginia Woolf! Really appreciate your video - very honest and heartfelt, an invitation to look inward with kindness.
Wonderful quote from Virginia Woolf and especially pertinent since you are stressing being our authentic selves in the world. I think you have a gift of reminding us/me to seek out whatever experiences are of quality, however we define that. You are a reminder of the gifts and nourishment that come from gaining inspiration from and steeping ourselves in some of the world's best thinkers, writers and artists as well. Plus, I love your collar. For me, the morning begins with a cup of tea and a deep book. Later, yoga is the foundation of my well-being.
very well said Ana! I too have had to deal with extraneous noise in my life (not so much in childhood but for decades as an adult). Having to endure the chaos of student dormitories, cheap urban apartments, and all the noise of living in a big city nearly broke me. It has left me with a deep sensitivity to any unwanted noise, no matter how faint. People tell me to just ignore it but that is all but impossible. And yes, I do agree that learning to see the value of our personal creative output is difficult. As a musician and artist I always doubted my work, could only see the flaws, and had a hard time sharing it. I am retired now and am finally able to appreciate and enjoy the creations I produced for so many years. It is a joy to finally be able to see myself in a more positive way!
Hi Ana, thank you for another great, inspiring video! I want to add another take on emptiness. In Buddhist philosophy, emptiness (shunyata) come with a question of "empty of what?", and the answer is "empty of a separate self". This means being full of everything. It is related to teachings of impermanence and non-self. Everything is changing constantly, so they are empty of any permanent self or essence, and no permanent self can exist independently of the causes of it. This brings us an understanding that all phenomena are interconnected and interdependent, as Thich Nhat Hanh explains interbeing. So, I understand emptiness in a positive way, but I hear what you mean in the video. Sometimes I experience that emptiness you mentioned as not being true to myself, or as being empty of my authentic self. Anyways, lots of love from Turkey, dear friend! 🤍
The fear of failure or starting creative projects resonates with me, especially in winter when doing creative outside pursuits is more difficult. Can't wait for springtime here in Canada. The garden is my happy place!
I love your channel. I really enjoy your thought and the quotes you share. For myself silence in the morning is very important my favorite thing is to be able to sit outside enjoy nature and have my morning coffee. My daughter and son in law live with me and I have noticed that silence in the morning is important for all of us.
Safe in our caves we write in hopes of cavemen finding our scribblings not, though we might confuse the writings ourselves if the content had no flavor. Its junxapose relatability with hopes of novelty with no or low nobilty. We aren't perfect when we write sometimes, but it still might be inspiring us or otherwise. Thats a modern duality reminicent of our previous revelling before we thought we could be kings. It to me feels like doubt or something. Thank you for such a kind insight.
Your lovely zebra lady collage at 15:17 captured my attention :-) . I wonder why, but have no immediate answer and that's fine. Enjoying the enjoyment is enough :-)
I so agree about quiet time alone. I love to spend an hour to myself before I have to meet what the day brings. And I try not to plan to do too much, but to make sure I am able to have an hour to please myself in the afternoon, so I can be creative.
I’m trying to be more intentional and present in my day to day living. But it’s hard. Life feels like it’s slipping away like leaves in autumn. Your videos are a lovely reminder. Thank you so much and have a beautiful week ahead
You could also say, leave behind what makes you feel empty and move towards what fills your mind, heart and your body with joy and satisfaction. Even just the thoughts we think are important to consider. Why think about what makes you feel empty when you can imagine something joyous. The more you do this, the more happiness and gratitude for everything in life you will find.
You are such a refreshing, genuine individual. I wish we were neighbors. I am an introvert so not intrusive. ❤ Thank you for your intelligent abd gracious advice. Self knowledge, wisdom and purpose make life a joy even surrounded by turmoil. 🤗❤ from USA
I used to really struggle with meditation, but I made myself a playlist with only a very particular type of deep meditation music or nature sounds such as desert wind or underwater or ocean waves and very slow notes. My favorite is on Spotify, it is the Deep meditation music “Sand storm in the Arabian desert, The Gobi Sage relaxing sleep music and Sahara winds.”I’m very picky about what works for me but the ones I use relax my mind very much but help me not to wander and think as much. I try to remind myself I only have 15 minutes and that to me I know how important it is to relax my busy mind so I realize it’s my privilege and once the 15 minutes is over that is it, I will have to wait until tomorrow.
It took me two days to watch your video. I'm glad I saw it and grateful I waited. I have health issues that I won't go into here, but on your last tip. Sometimes I like emptiness. It is neat and uncluttered which is what I sometimes crave. It is simple and still. I might not like the image attached to it, but when I reframe it, wow! Neat, uncluttered, simple, still. I'm writing those words in my journal. Thank you so much for your clarity!
Dearest Ana this was truly inspiring I always learn so much from your wisdom. These are topics I never really consider in a deep way. Love from Sharon ❤🇮🇱🙏
hello Ana... i love your videos and want to say that your work is really thought provoking. I have to think about what you have said about Emptiness...about getting rid of that which makes you feel empty inside. I have been working on emptying the personal self, letting go of the ego and seeing the beauty of emptiness. I am working on becoming comfortable with the emptiness and realizing I am more than that empty space. Hope this make sense???
Thank you for bringing up such an important topic with a quite refreshing and i would say much needed approach. You have a very calming presence and share some very beneficial ideas! Looking forward to watching more of your videos ;) (on a side note i LOVE your style!)
I hate my job. The stress, the managing projects, but I can’t quit. I make too much money. I need to find just 30 minutes a day to do something I enjoy and create. That would be my own version of massage. I need to make this happen. Between my unfulfilling job and the news, I can feel the darkness starting to take over.
Oh, I'm so glad the video resonated with you❤️ Thank you for being here, Geanina 🌸The collage is an older one but I decided to give it a new life by putting it on the wall 😊
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Hi Anna,I’m a seventy year old carpenter and unfortunately a widower. My wife died back in 2004, and I’ve had one or two relationships which sadly didn’t work out. I’m pretty well resigned to the fact that my lie now is a solitary one. My son lives four hours away in Scotland and I visit him around seven to eight times a year and stay for up to ten days. We have a great relationship. My daughter lives about ten miles away and I see her most weeks , we get on well too so in this I am blessed. I live in a small village and I have a cottage and a bit of land,plus my workshop. Even though I sometimes don’t see or interact with anyone for a day or two,I have learned to be ok with that. Three years ago I taught myself to knit socks, and I always have a pair on the go ! I know it’s a bit unusual for a man , but it’s great to just sit and listen to (say) the radio whilst making something lovely and worthwhile . Many thanks for your videos Anna . Love and best wishes from England. X
What a lovely comment..wishing you all the best
What a lovely comment..wishing you all the best
Beautiful words.
Dear Richard, thank you for such a heartwarming comment and sharing your story. It touched me deeply! Sending love to England 🌷
Richard, you have crafted a beautiful life, filled with what you hold most dear. I pray that you will continue to discover what brings you joy and fulfillment.
I wake up several hours earlier in order to have quiet time for myself. This entire video is a gem but saying to let go to whatever leaves you empty was the most beneficial.
I'm so glad you resonated with the video, William. Thank you for being here 🌿
I am transitioning from a large home to an apartment/condo. All of that space made me feel empty and restless. It also contributed to the devision of my marriage. Before that, when we lived in smaller spaces, we seemed happier and more content with each other. Now I’m going back to a smaller space, but alone. I learned a lesson along the way, that bigger is not necessarily better. And that overall, less is much much more.
The 15min of silence first thing & “treating my saved time right” (expressed this way made so much sense) by not wasting that time scrolling mindlessly. These both resonated with me.
I always enjoy being alone and having some quiet time in the morning. It is the best way to start the day. Thank you, dear friend, for sharing your thoughts.
Thank you for watching, dear Ruthann ❤️
So good to see you, my friend! As the world around me seems to spin faster, you bring me such blessed calmness. Self care is an important part of being being healthy, especially for women, and we often set this aside as we tend others. Thank you for being so open and genuine, Ana. Your messages resonates with so many of us!
Oh, thank you for these uplifting words, my friend! 🤗
These are my favorite videos you make. I woke today from an emotional dream that made me look back over my life and I realized I have spent much of my life being judgmental and angry. It made me so uncomfortable and I didn’t know how to deal with my feelings. Then I realized I should simply forgive my younger self. It seemed too easy, but I think that self forgiveness is a portal out of emotional pain. Love you❤
Self forgiveness is very hard. Most people deflect their feelings instead of addressing them
I get up early to enjoy the silence too. It helps ground me before the busyness of the day begins. Best wishes to you! ❤
Silence is very grounding, I agree! ❤️🤗
I am always more peaceful when I wake up, journal, and do some slow Qigong exercises before allowing my responsibilities to take over my pace of living. Thank you too, Ana for your gentle & calm messages reminding me to stay calm & in the midst of chaos & just stay focused in the moment . You are very special and I appreciate you so much! I had a Grandmother from Ukraine, Russia really, back in the day, who taught me, by her doings and just living, that it was all the seemingly little things in life that were important, strengthening one, keeping one healthy, and so able to give from the heart to others. Your spirit in ways are just like hers. Love, Anne 😊
I’ve been pausing the video to write down the quotes. I love them especially the last one from Virginia Woolf! Really appreciate your video - very honest and heartfelt, an invitation to look inward with kindness.
Wonderful quote from Virginia Woolf and especially pertinent since you are stressing being our authentic selves in the world. I think you have a gift of reminding us/me to seek out whatever experiences are of quality, however we define that. You are a reminder of the gifts and nourishment that come from gaining inspiration from and steeping ourselves in some of the world's best thinkers, writers and artists as well. Plus, I love your collar. For me, the morning begins with a cup of tea and a deep book. Later, yoga is the foundation of my well-being.
You're so kind, Diane. Thank you 🌷❤️
very well said Ana! I too have had to deal with extraneous noise in my life (not so much in childhood but for decades as an adult). Having to endure the chaos of student dormitories, cheap urban apartments, and all the noise of living in a big city nearly broke me. It has left me with a deep sensitivity to any unwanted noise, no matter how faint. People tell me to just ignore it but that is all but impossible. And yes, I do agree that learning to see the value of our personal creative output is difficult. As a musician and artist I always doubted my work, could only see the flaws, and had a hard time sharing it. I am retired now and am finally able to appreciate and enjoy the creations I produced for so many years. It is a joy to finally be able to see myself in a more positive way!
simply - always think about the why and give your mind space to organize :)
thank you so much for your video!!!
I'm fascinated by Brian Eno's Discreet Music. He is helping me meditate, even when I am away from home.
Thank you for this lovely reminder! 💕
no.5 is the most important for me🌷
Wonderful video, Ana. I’m saving it to a playlist so I can go back to it whenever I’m feeling out of balance.
Hi Ana, thank you for another great, inspiring video!
I want to add another take on emptiness. In Buddhist philosophy, emptiness (shunyata) come with a question of "empty of what?", and the answer is "empty of a separate self". This means being full of everything. It is related to teachings of impermanence and non-self. Everything is changing constantly, so they are empty of any permanent self or essence, and no permanent self can exist independently of the causes of it. This brings us an understanding that all phenomena are interconnected and interdependent, as Thich Nhat Hanh explains interbeing. So, I understand emptiness in a positive way, but I hear what you mean in the video. Sometimes I experience that emptiness you mentioned as not being true to myself, or as being empty of my authentic self.
Anyways, lots of love from Turkey, dear friend! 🤍
The fear of failure or starting creative projects resonates with me, especially in winter when doing creative outside pursuits is more difficult. Can't wait for springtime here in Canada. The garden is my happy place!
Hi Catherine 🌷 Oh, gardening is on my wishlist of future creative outlets! Springtime is right around the corner, my friend 🤗
This was so helpful, thank you! I am going to try to add one of these habits this week. It's amazing how small changes have such a big effect.
Indeed, small changes do make a difference! 🌷
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Great video Ana ❤
Thanks for sharing such a deep content. It is comforting. ❤
I love your channel. I really enjoy your thought and the quotes you share. For myself silence in the morning is very important my favorite thing is to be able to sit outside enjoy nature and have my morning coffee. My daughter and son in law live with me and I have noticed that silence in the morning is important for all of us.
I loved your 1st tip the most & will try it right away tomorrow morning 🤫😌💛
Yay, Juliana! I hope the new habit will become a fav ❤️
Safe in our caves we write in hopes of cavemen finding our scribblings not, though we might confuse the writings ourselves if the content had no flavor. Its junxapose relatability with hopes of novelty with no or low nobilty. We aren't perfect when we write sometimes, but it still might be inspiring us or otherwise. Thats a modern duality reminicent of our previous revelling before we thought we could be kings. It to me feels like doubt or something. Thank you for such a kind insight.
I always leave your channel with a lesson. I'm learning more about myself and how I relate to what's around me. Thank you, dear Ana.❤
Oh, I'm so happy to read this! Thank you for being here, dear Michelle 🤗
Your lovely zebra lady collage at 15:17 captured my attention :-) . I wonder why, but have no immediate answer and that's fine. Enjoying the enjoyment is enough :-)
Ana thank you for this videa. What I really appreciate about your content is originality of thinking. You have your own unique way❤
Brilliant, inspiring and creative video. Thank you Ana, sending you much love, Melanie ❤
I so agree about quiet time alone. I love to spend an hour to myself before I have to meet what the day brings. And I try not to plan to do too much, but to make sure I am able to have an hour to please myself in the afternoon, so I can be creative.
Thank you☺️
Great video Ana I’m definitely sharing from the same hymn page as you thank you for this great video
Thank you for watching, Margaret ❤️
Such a valuable video 😊
This is so inspiring, thank you!
This is a beautiful and meaningful video, Ana. Thank you.
Can you share this collar pattern? Love it!
I’m trying to be more intentional and present in my day to day living. But it’s hard. Life feels like it’s slipping away like leaves in autumn. Your videos are a lovely reminder. Thank you so much and have a beautiful week ahead
I can relate to your feeling and the beautiful metaphor, my friend.
You could also say, leave behind what makes you feel empty and move towards what fills your mind, heart and your body with joy and satisfaction. Even just the thoughts we think are important to consider. Why think about what makes you feel empty when you can imagine something joyous. The more you do this, the more happiness and gratitude for everything in life you will find.
You are such a refreshing, genuine individual. I wish we were neighbors. I am an introvert so not intrusive. ❤ Thank you for your intelligent abd gracious advice. Self knowledge, wisdom and purpose make life a joy even surrounded by turmoil. 🤗❤ from USA
I used to really struggle with meditation, but I made myself a playlist with only a very particular type of deep meditation music or nature sounds such as desert wind or underwater or ocean waves and very slow notes. My favorite is on Spotify, it is the Deep meditation music “Sand storm in the Arabian desert, The Gobi Sage relaxing sleep music and Sahara winds.”I’m very picky about what works for me but the ones I use relax my mind very much but help me not to wander and think as much. I try to remind myself I only have 15 minutes and that to me I know how important it is to relax my busy mind so I realize it’s my privilege and once the 15 minutes is over that is it, I will have to wait until tomorrow.
Dear Ana, I love your tips and calm energy. Thank you so much for sharing and inspiring ❤
It took me two days to watch your video. I'm glad I saw it and grateful I waited. I have health issues that I won't go into here, but on your last tip. Sometimes I like emptiness. It is neat and uncluttered which is what I sometimes crave. It is simple and still. I might not like the image attached to it, but when I reframe it, wow! Neat, uncluttered, simple, still. I'm writing those words in my journal. Thank you so much for your clarity!
Dear Ana, thank you for these 5 points, I manage a few but really have to try all five❤. Hugs Gale x
Thank you for watching, dear Gale ❤️🤗
Just love your crocheted vest! do you have by any chance a pattern for it? thank you
This pattern is by a Russian designer and is available only in Russian, unfortunately.
Dearest Ana this was truly inspiring I always learn so much from your wisdom. These are topics I never really consider in a deep way. Love from Sharon ❤🇮🇱🙏
Thank you so very much for sharing your wisdom, Ana. ❤
Love this presentation.❤
Thanks for this video Ana. Very inspiring. Definitely need this!
Thank you Ana, best wishes...
Dear Anna❤😊
This was a great video! Thank you❤
hello Ana... i love your videos and want to say that your work is really thought provoking. I have to think about what you have said about Emptiness...about getting rid of that which makes you feel empty inside. I have been working on emptying the personal self, letting go of the ego and seeing the beauty of emptiness. I am working on becoming comfortable with the emptiness and realizing I am more than that empty space. Hope this make sense???
Spasiba Ana ❤
Thank you for bringing up such an important topic with a quite refreshing and i would say much needed approach. You have a very calming presence and share some very beneficial ideas! Looking forward to watching more of your videos ;) (on a side note i LOVE your style!)
Aww, you're so kind! Thank you, my friend 🌷
Excellent. Thank you Ana!
this was beautiful. thank you
I hate my job. The stress, the managing projects, but I can’t quit. I make too much money. I need to find just 30 minutes a day to do something I enjoy and create. That would be my own version of massage. I need to make this happen. Between my unfulfilling job and the news, I can feel the darkness starting to take over.
Perhaps that 30 min of being engaged in what brings you joy, can show you possibilities you’ve never thought are waiting for you❤
Finding a creative/meaningful outlet is important! I hope you'll get to make it happen, my friend 🌷
Hi, Ana. I’d love to see a video on your facial massage, or maybe you can direct me to a video you use? Thanks.
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What about your husband. Also avoiding dialog?
That's why I get up at least 2 hrs earlier 😊
Dear Ana ,
This video seems made for me ❤
Thank you so.much for all your's tips.
P.S. I love the zebra lady collage 🦓🖤🤍❤️ (Virgina Woolf quote)
Oh, I'm so glad the video resonated with you❤️ Thank you for being here, Geanina 🌸The collage is an older one but I decided to give it a new life by putting it on the wall 😊
Thank you so much for this lovely talk 💛
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