I’m a retired male married and 76 years old. My only advise to young people is to focus on what you have in your life, not what you don’t have. You seem to have an abundance of good thins in your life. There are people out there who would give anything to live like you are right now. Don’t let what doesn’t get done overshadow what you have gotten done.
Lawrence, you are my age and in my life's situation. Wisdom most often comes with age. Although Isabel is quite wise for a young woman, she still suffers from the lack of a full life behind her to teach her what is truly valuable. She is so fortunate to have already been and done what she has. Just imagine the experiences and stories she will have after another 50 years or so.
Honestly Isabel to me your channel is about simple pleasures, everyday chores, wholesome cooking\baking and enjoying nature. There doesn’t have to be anything out of the ordinary or crazy adventures. Obviously your channel is a hit because of its simplicity and beautiful film making. Enjoy those books and the mountain air. Blessings.
"Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time." Just because you're not "getting things done" when you're reading a book doesn't mean you're not being productive. Feeding our brains, learning, getting lost in a story are all things we need to thrive as human beings. Not every spare minute in our days needs to be filled with something considered traditionally productive. Feeding our souls with things we truly enjoy are equally, if not more, important. And I don't think we need to multitask with this, either. For example, don't think that you have to only listen to audio books while you're tackling another task so you can still feel "productive" and not feel guilty about enjoying a book for an hour (or however long). It's not a bad thing to fully immerse yourself in a quiet, still activity.
I used to live in books and never thought them time wasted, but the best part of my difficult young life. I still collect them but have difficulty being still long enough.
This is where my wife and I have issues. She always needs to be getting something done. Work, work, work. Hiking, reading, music and just chilling out doesn’t add up as productive to her. I love all those things.
Isabel - as a permaculture designer, and a passionate gardener, your effort in your patch is brilliant! I would suggest you try putting down layers of cardboard, ensuring you overlap the edges well, before you add a few inches of compost. You’ll find all the weed seeds will be smothered and won’t be able to grow. You’ll still get seed blowing in from beyond the garden, but not nearly as much as before. Best wishes to you from Byron Bay, Australia 🌈🌻
I don't really know why you feel worried about living up to the "insane standard that exists". As far as I can tell, YOU are the one setting the standards. Your videos are the most enjoyable and worthwhile time I spend on the internet all week. Please don't overthink it. You're wonderful just the way you are.
@@凯思 I can't speak to anyone else's expectations, of course, but Isabel soars above mine. As for RUclips, they should be humbled to host her channel, as they are greatly enhanced by her participation.
@@ThomasForrester RUclips doesn’t care about that. It only cares about profit, which in this case means numbers of viewers. Individual opinions and expectations don’t matter, only aggregate ones do.
Thank you Isabelle, you are such an inspiration to us. Our family lives in Ukraine, and we are building our small house in order to live for ourselves. We want to hear ourselves, our heart. In the bustle of the city, a person lives according to imposed standards and no longer understands what he really needs. You make great videos.
In connection to your other video, I think it’s amazing you share the strains that comes with this life as well. Many don’t understand that it is physically HARD, 24/7 having to tend the garden & now having to chop wood before it’s too late and you’re cold this winter. That’s a lot of physical work for a girl only in her beginning 20s ! On top of that, of course that the boundary between work / private life is very blurry and you are never “off” but depend on filming for income. Obviously, there is a lot of freedom in escaping the 9-5 but it does not mean life is less work. On the contrary - as you scale down on luxury (we tend to take for granted). I think it is amazing you share those thoughts and less romantic sides. I would also feel stress / confusion if it is really the life I wanna live - but don’t worry, these are growing pains and with age comes more trust and calm of mind. Just keep going. 🙏🌸🌿
Isabel I started listening to audio books and now I can weed the garden , sew, weave , paint or do anything I do alone and listen to a book. I never ever feel guilty when I listen to audio books and I get more done. It took me a bit to start but now I love it. I’m in Canada and I get the audio books free from the library
Do you download your audiobooks or are they on RUclips? I have trouble reading books because I fall asleep after reading a page or two no matter how good the book is. It would take me a few years to read one book.
I recently moved to a cabin in the north of Sweden from Miami and I learned so much about myself. It was a silent chaos, but it taught me so much. I now post on RUclips about self improvement and hope to reach this level of quality content and narration. Much love to everyone 🙏🏽
Reading books teaches you things you may never have thought about or known or change your way of thinking, even if they're fiction. Reading books is never a waste of time or non-productive. I worked for 45 years as a Paramedic and every now and then I would need a break. I totally understand. I would always head for the wilderness. It completely turns your life around. I'm 70 years old and it seems like summer lasts only minutes..........but so does fall, winter and spring! Live all you can as often as you can.
Wow 45 years as a paramedic I am 43 so that is more than I have been alive, what a service you have done. I bet you have seen so much that puts life into perspective. I am a huge reader and completely agree with what you said.
You are a rare soul and I envy you. I'm an old man and aspire to be like you when I retire. I've lived in large cities all my life, but I want to move out to the middle of nowhere and be self sustained. I did fish and hunt with my old man until he left. I was 11 then. I'm 55 now. I want to retire early so bad so I'll have more time with a completely different lifestyle. I've been cooking all my life and I would love to harvest/hunt my own food. It's a lot more work than a trip to the store, however, there are so many benefits from it. Looking at how you're living, I believe that you will live forever! Well... a very long time for sure. Thank you for letting us have a peek at your life. The good and the bad. Ciao! - Marco
... MNP ... You are far from old ,, set your vision and travel towards it ,, you will be in motion before you know it .. ... No ship reaches it's destination until it's set to sea ....
Such well stated. I’m 74 and would love to pack it all up and live the way Isabel is living. I am now retired and living that far out is not feasible for me. But, you are still young enough and if you are in good health then I pray you are able to live your dream.
I am 70 years old and love these videos and they are an inspiration. I live on 47 wooded acres with a six acre lake and many animals. I rescued dogs most of my life. Now I can do everything I want, with the time for it. Too bad I can't make these youtube videos. Where I live and with all the animals is so awesome and every day something wonderful happens out here. But I just can't do it.
The laughs between you and logan in everything you do is so refreshing. Was giggling at the end when you told logan you were sorry for dumping coffee on him while he was sleeping and you chuckled right after. Love what you do, have been watching you for years now and to see you grow is so inspiring. Happy fall!
I can’t believe I’ve been with you for years now. You’ve inspired me to share my own journey I only hope I can do it as beautifully as you have the skills to do🌿 thank you for sharing and for your infinite inspiration, how can someone you’ve never met be one of your favorite people?💛
Dear Isable, You are a great aspiration for everyone and probably the younger generation. I love it when I see you farm or cook. Such a great garden and such a great life you have made for yourself. Be very proud of Isabel.
I've been watching you since you started making videos. I've never commented on your content, but your so calming and relaxing just to watch and listen to.. thank you for the peace you bring.
The garden is fine. I know you had higher hopes... but you were able to go out and harvest tons of veggies and make wonderful meals and enjoy food from the garden to your table -- both you and your sweetheart. It's all good. Let it go. Who cares if your garden is a mess... no worries sweet woman of the earth! Just keep loving and living and being creative and at peace.
The older you get, the faster it goes. 42 years ago, when I was a senior in high school, my teacher warned me that would happen. I didn't believe her, she was right.
@Savannah Holmes it’s true. Each year time goes faster. I ran into a guy today that recently retired. I said to him. “What’s it been? About a year now?” He said 4! I seriously can’t believe 4 years went away just like that!
@@Onewholovesrock: Exact opposite in my experience. When I was a kid, time flew past me, years went by extremely fast. Now time feels much, much slower.
Hey, to help chopping wood, you may want to try a taller and bigger stump/base, you won’t have to squat to do it so much and the axe won’t dig into the dirt on the follow through. It’ll help keep the edge sharper longer.
Isabel, it seems like you've been really hard on yourself these past few videos. You should be so proud of yourself! Just like you said, you put in a lot of hard work into the garden and it's truly amazing that you've harvested so much from just little seeds! I'm from all the way on the east coast in North Carolina where everyone pretty much around me has gardens and everyone I know of here and all the way to California have all had a harder time with their gardens this year. So you're definitely not alone in how you're feeling. Just do like you said and take time to just relax and enjoy all the little things as much as you can! You absolutely have an "old soul" and already have a lot more wisdom than other people do who are your age! I wish you all the happiness the world has to offer you! So now go out and seize the day and enjoy every second! Sending you peace and love! 😁❤️
Isabel, just so you know, you are my “insane standard” 😉 I’m sure many others agree! Just keep doing what you are doing for as long as it feels right to you. Sending love and appreciation for the beautiful content you always put out. ❤️
There's work and then there's reading..I try to fit reading in when I'm not busy every available second...books have taught me so much 🍄.... Oh in case you were wondering I have been reading anything and everything about forty years..yah 🍠 and gardening that's a plus too...your garden looks beautiful..🦊
Good gardens take awhile. Ive started over more than once. Dont dispair. Ive had to replant this year and Ive never had to before. Some seeds were no good. But...every little bit helps. Keep pluggin along and dont forget to keep living. You are doing ok and in Colo its smokey too!
I just love watching you cook. Inspires me to do the same. Then life gets in the way and there's probably no one to blame but myself. One step at a time I guess. Thanks for all your good vibes despite life in generally being kind of tough. Thankyou.
Such a beautiful spot. It would really suit a log cabin! You can never go away in the summer, though. A garden will just take over...! So tranquil watching you pick. Love what you did get from your garden
I agree!! This summer flew by. I’m sipping the last drips of warmth as fall comes. While everyone else celebrates, I feel kind of melancholy. I’m trying to learn how to appreciate the cold seasons more, but I struggle with feeling like there’s just SO much more life available in the warm.
Exactly...either move somewhere else where it's nice and warm....or get some better clothes :) People up in NH know how to do it. "There's no such thing as being cold, just being badly dressed!" - I moved to NC from CO for work and I do enjoy how dang cozy the warmth is. Hope you are well and you will get over the melancholy season change. Best
Your life is beautiful as your honest content. Your harvest seems plentiful. Your vlogs make me feel so at peace in this crazy world we live in! The fires have been terrible in Cali and the NW! Fall is coming and rain will eventually welcome us in💚🙏🍁🍂
I love your positive energy. You seem like the kind of person that is always smiling and laughing which makes everyone else smile and laugh. It's refreshing.
You are a brave girl and the way you open up and show your vulnerable side is something not everyone can do. Kudos to you. Nature is a great healer and a great teacher.Well we would never know how happiness feels like if we were never sad once.
This is totally normal for your garden. The first year is the hardest, kind of like the first day of school. Next year will yield that bountiful harvest cus it'll be more rooted after its first journey around the seasons...you've got this!
This is the reality of life. No matter where you live, city, suburbs, country, a forest, the main purpose in life is to take care of ourselves and provide the necessitates that we need. Food, shelter, companionship, water, hygiene, mental health, work. We can choose to work all day at the office, eat fast food, watch TV in our down time and buy groceries from the store, and still complain about life, and not having time... Or we can spend all day working/cultivating our crops, cooking our food, making clothes, etc. Being self sufficient regardless of where we live; on some land or in an apartment. Regardless of whatever our career is. We all spend our time the same, living, surviving, sustaining, resting, healing, etc. It just looks different for everyone. One thing I love about this channel is showing how you adapt to the seasons. A month ago I started waking up and turning down with the sun. I'm self employed and it's helping me with work-life balance. I love that I don't work nights anymore, but even if I did I would still find my rhythm/flow. I think it's silly how people (myself included) are always so shocked every year by how hot it gets or how cold it gets. We know it's going to be hot in the summer... Instead of being shocked maybe we could be more prepared and accepting. Ultimately life is about setting our future selves up for success or failure. Flow or struggle. The key is moderation and balance. 💗
Being in a relationship isn't easy and adds an element of stress. Even a good one. Love your content, take time for yourself, it is so necessary. Your garden is humongous 😊 Thanks for all the work that you do
Isabel's craft is her cooking and film. All else fades away. She's a creative and free spirit, and she'll never tame this. I don't think a grueling growing life is for her. She'll never have a wild farm. She's a slower tempo - little successes, multiple projects, time nurturing introvert pursuits, and time away to enjoy other things, but it'll always be on her time.
When you let go of control everything still seems to grow! You living your life and enjoying your summer, going on adventures and making memories was important for you mental health. Sometimes we just have to let go
You have done an amazing job and live a great adventure of a life. Many blessings to you, your friends, and family. You are an inspiration to many people
Thank you for this lovely video! Everytime I watch your videos I am just drawn in and am just in awe of the beautiful place you live in. You really inspire me to change my life for the better. Getting back to nature and living off the land is just beautiful!
Always best to start small with a garden and gradually grow it year by year. That way you learn what you are capable of and what works best without wasting too much energy on unproductive activity. Good job fencing in that large area by the way!
The simple moments are the most important. Life would be complicated anyway we just have to enjoy the present moment and do our best 💚🌻 Isabel as always so inspiring 💚🙌🏽
Hey Isabel! Your garden looks incredible. Something you might be interested in is taking a Permaculture design course- it's a really cool set of principles that helps you design natural spaces/gardens so you're working with nature rather than against it, so it's good for the environment around you and for your own sanity. Really enjoy seeing what you're up to and sending so much love- hope you're able to give yourself some grace the incredible things you are doing.
Hardship, adversity, and even failure can lead to bigger successes if you show courage, persevere, and work hard to reach your dreams - no matter what stands in your way. No worries you're going to make it!😃
You and your family are so cool and very inspiring. Love your lifestyle and I feel that you are much more accomplished at things than you realize, God bless you all!
We live around the SeaTac airport area and the air quality hit an all time low. The mom in me was honestly worried about you breathing all that toxic air in the mountains with all the fire burning in just about every direction. Stay safe 💚
Every video I watch of your just brings me to tears. The simplicity of it all. It’s crazy how much in my every day life I struggle over not being fulfilled in multiple areas of my life. But you just make me think differently just watching your videos 😢❤
I agree regarding the titles. You’re amazing Isabel and I know you’ll guide your channel in a different direction. I miss your early videos when you were truly genuine. Perhaps you are running low on fuel and are struggling to put new content on your videos but I think you do not need that. You are amazing. So from now on, if you want to, try to not use negative titles for bait. Sending my love.💝
Isabelle is honestly one of the most positive people out there. Through the negative comments, she continues to be a bright light for others. Many of us are truly happy she is not struggling like she was in the beginning.
You are going to go through many seasons in your life. Not just winter, spring, summer and fall. Enjoy each for what it brings. Bad times are learning seasons. As long as you learn you are moving forward. Each year will bring you more wisdom. Don't rush through them. Enjoy the simple seasons. Express yourself in your creative seasons. Rest in your tired seasons. Listen to your body and mind. You have a whole life of seasons ahead of you. Just take one at a time.
Weeds are a constant problem. That's why I grow in raised beds and put down a deep layer of wood chips on the ground to control them somewhat. I plant some things like squash and Zucchini by raking bach the chips and planting, then putting the chips back around the plant to save water.
I agree!! But who knows what's real anymore?!?! Then again, anyone can struggle no matter the kind of life they have. So maybe she's just being honest?? But I feel very conflicted at the moment x
You’re lucky to have that sage growing wild. Bundle it up with some thread and dry it for your smudging bundles. I disagree about reading being unproductive. It expands your awareness and imagination plus I’ve found it is the best thing for me to do when I’m really stressed or anxious. It’s impossible to read and hold the ‘I’m stressed out ‘ thought at the same time. Isabel your garden was a major success, ok it wasn’t perfect but I’ll bet you learnt a lot this summer. Be kind to yourself❤️✨
I need to get out into nature more where I was happier. Your food always looks so delicious and made the way we’re supposed to be eating. I know you’re feeling like there is something else out there and it could be but I’m told we’re all where we’re supposed to be at the moment. I don’t know how my living in a falling apart moldy mobile home is where I’m supposed to be but the hopes of doing better never goes away. You’re amazing and inspiring to all of us. Know that you, Logan, your cats and family are loved by all of us. We can’t wait for your videos each week so keep on keeping on. ❤️
The thought of you feeling cramped out there makes me sick… come stay in my 600 sq ft 2 bedroom apartment with all 5 of us in the city! I haven’t been alone in 7 years, I’ll go out and tend your garden for you! Deal?
I really love your honesty and the opportunity to enjoy life’s simple pleasures that you share with us each episode. Thank you for creating the possibility for all of us.
Confusing to understand what causes your stress but hope you are feeling more positive . Sometimes just considering the struggles and ,lifestyles of those who work in hospitals and doing tough and dangerous jobs can help us all see how lucky we are. Enjoy the changing of the seasons .
I grew up in a cabin in the woods as a teenager. My family and I built and off-grid, self-sufficient homestead in Maine! Now I live in the suburbs of 🇨🇦 and I have struggled with this fast paced EASY life that seems to be the norm for everyone! I’ve become depressed and anxious and stressed. Everything gets to me, even tho everything is easier then it used to be… Growing up doing dishes involved pumping water from the well, hauling water, heating water, washing. Now I walk to the sink turn it on an wash but somehow I enjoy the work so much less and my sink is always cluttered with dishes! I miss slow living! Good news, I’m buying my family farm off my dad and hope to move there in 2-5 years 😁I’ve never been SO HAPPY! But, now I’m worried city life has softened me… -The girl who swung and 🪓 all summer long the year she turned 13-
How does she ALWAYS have avocado's, when she never shows that she leaves? I have to go to the store every few days if I want ripe ones...🥑🥑🥑 Does she have a tree?🤔
I always think that?!?! And i realise you're probably joking, but it just points out that there's LOADS of her life we never see! I like many parts of her videos but they're starting to feel a bit cliche x
You have learned what every other gardener has learned over the years. You can’t plant and not tend. You can’t go away for a month & expect to come back to a pristine garden. 😂🤣
I love your tiny house. I can't help but to pause whenever there's a shot that shows so much of it. When I get the chance, I want to build one that looks 90 percent similar to your. I love the bed and storage/clothes boxes underneath and will probably do the same since I don't have much clothing and it can double as a table for dinner, board games, etc.
I wish you'd say what you're making and talk about it as your making it and why your making it. There have been a few things in this video that you made, but I have no clue what it was, or what it was made for. The thing with the ginger, little orangish berry (what are they) like types things and the pine.... what the heck was that for? Personally, I like it when you talk about what your making and what your making it for.... I just wish you'd do it when you make food
One thing I’ve learned about growing vegetable in the cascades is to look at what the garden gets taken over by and then plant that the next time. Squash, melons, potatoes, hot peppers, beans. Herbs are separatly done in my windows and orchards are nice over time not to mention berries. Collard greens and other bitter leafy greens as well. As for cucumber, corn, broccoli, cauliflower, bell peppers, etc. the deer and vermin have a field day with that but make sure to leave me with the weeds.
I see that Isabel is young and lacks the maturity and commitment to follow through on her plans. Who plants a huge garden and then takes a month long vacation in Alaska during the short growing season? I feel sorry for Logan who gets roped into her schemes such as remodeling a van during the cold and crazy trip to Europe this past spring.
You know Logan is a full grown adult male who can easily make his own conscious decisions on whether he'd like to take part in her travels or not. Sad that you feel some odd need to make him out to be a peon under her control.
@@RockRoamer7 Perhaps he felt the need to protect her from traveling overseas alone. I think we can all see with her Alaskan trip that Isabel takes unnecessary chances with her safety.
honestly i love how ur channel is so simple and taking the time to enjoy life’s small things . the views are amazing and i agree i’m not ready for winter at all! it definitely is getting darker earlier ugh temps are cool in the evenings .
I love how much wild foraging you do. You remind me of Skywoman, who fell to the earth with a bundle of seeds held in her hands, and with the help of the earthly beings, she grew a luscious and abundant earthly garden upon turtle’s back. And I couldn’t help laughing along at “things don’t last long around here.” Sometimes it makes me wanna laugh, sometimes cry. It’s so true. ♡
even though i live in a tiny little hut in the mountains my dad is a millionaire and he has a huge million dollar mansion loll this what i hate Isabel doing same with hanna
I'm a 49 yr old woman who's dying of cancer. I luv you, you remind me of my oldest daughter who's 32. I ran from cancer and traveled this past 2 months. I can't run any further. I'm too weak. So I've chosen to return to your videos child. You live as I want to. I live in Kentucky and. I love our mountains. I luv 2 watch you and your boyfriend and I don't give a darn where your bathroom is. I've watched the ones trying to destroy you. Chin up beautiful child and keep up bringing a life to us that are dying to live it kiddo. You're beautiful and your life is too. Love, Winnie May from Kentucky
Isabel, we have watched you from when you were building the tiny house and making no money and you made us happy! now titles are- I've been struggling this year, I Need a Change, its over, my life is a mess......geeze you are getting depressing now. You have evolved to having great skills and now make a good living doing what you do on RUclips, have a great family, BF a nice farm, a simple life and so many negative titles. You may just need to eat some protein. LOL Get back to your old self please! 💗
This is exactly the thing that is stressing her out: Trying week after week to keep many giving her audience what they want. She tries posting a shorter-than-normal video about being burned out and frustrated, and what is utterly predictable happens in the comments: she doesn’t know how good she has it, she should not be feeling what she’s feeling, she’s being a downer, lots of unsolicited advice about how to cheer up, be Saved, ditch her freeloading boyfriend, etc., etc. I think it’s perfectly understandable her feeling burned out by her job, which is being a RUclips Influencer that puts out a video that Meets Expectations every week, not gardening, chopping wood, cooking, and so forth.
Right... she needs to stop having emotions like a normal human being and such! How dare she share what she's going through somewhere, like here, where others might understand and make her feel not so alone. Like it's not enough to feel crappy with no true idea why or how to fix it, lets bash her for it too.
Your honesty is appreciated. There are so many people out there who try to make a quick buck selling books/videos/etc with titles like "How to Grow 10,000,000 tomatoes in a cardbox on your porch, while you sleep" (I jest of course) but there is a harsh reality beyond that. Growing food is tough. It is a dance between trying to work with nature and trying not to get crushed by it. I've had quite a seasons pass in my life now and can speak to a few things about gardening/raising animals. Give it enough time and you'll find things you have a knack for, but always keep things a bit diversified so that you never go hungry. Nature does always seem to provide but we have to be flexible to accept what is given and not try to force everything. To use an old nautical concept, you can keep you hand on the wheel but the ocean ultimately decides how fast you get there and where you end up. We humans love our routines and think the world should bend to our will, in reality you'll find happiness and abundance is learning to bend but not break like a supple bamboo in a wind or flood.
Your garden doesn't need perfect rows, and nature knows what she needs. And some believe there is no such thing as a weed, just misinformed and naive. Most plants that are considered weeds are medicinal. And it look more beautiful in its wild jungle like growth, than unnatural perfect rows that are manmade. Nature is messy but she knows what she is doing and doesn't need pruning. Your garden looks much more beautiful this way, and you are not a failure. You have succeeded in being more sustainable on many ways already, including your gardenn, the tiny house and many of your daily practices, and diy projects. You are simply an inspiration xx
Fun fact.... for months and months and months subscribers begged Isabel to monetize her channel.... many months before she finally did. Totally all about donations around here!
We have been gardeners for many years and we are still learning. Every year is different. We constantly learn to deal with the challenge of weather, new pests, weeds, and diseases. It's always amazing how fast the weeds begin to grow in mid July! Our garden is seldom beautiful or perfect. But as challenging as it can be, it's still rewarding to grow and preserve our own food!
We always are contemplating the same things each week. This summer has taught me a lot about striving for just being content and more patient with myself. I worry about winter coming and putting that through a true test, since summer gives us so many opportunities to move our energy. Keep on inspiring
In this video, you have been working by yourself mostly. Does your boyfriend help you to chop the wood and other things? I know it is really not my business but the main should help you to get more done.
I saw your videos from last winter to this autumn,still love you guys very.you guys spent many time on this,I learned English from you,learned many new things from you.your videos make me feel peaceful,background music is very good.Best wishes for you guys,I will support you all the time.Thank you guys.
I think the garden did really good. Breathing in all that smoke must be hard on the body. Take care of you. Share what you love and enjoy . Anything you share will be enjoyed🌻🌻
I’m a retired male married and 76 years old. My only advise to young people is to focus on what you have in your life, not what you don’t have. You seem to have an abundance of good thins in your life. There are people out there who would give anything to live like you are right now. Don’t let what doesn’t get done overshadow what you have gotten done.
Exactly… she hangs on to what’s missing… or what she perceives as missing.
Lawrence, you are my age and in my life's situation. Wisdom most often comes with age. Although Isabel is quite wise for a young woman, she still suffers from the lack of a full life behind her to teach her what is truly valuable. She is so fortunate to have already been and done what she has. Just imagine the experiences and stories she will have after another 50 years or so.
Beautiful message ❤️🙏
Thank you Lawrence. Reading your message made my day and be more grateful 😍 wish you the best of health and joyous future 😊
Absolutely agree with you.
Honestly Isabel to me your channel is about simple pleasures, everyday chores, wholesome cooking\baking and enjoying nature. There doesn’t have to be anything out of the ordinary or crazy adventures. Obviously your channel is a hit because of its simplicity and beautiful film making. Enjoy those books and the mountain air. Blessings.
Yes, this!!💯🤍
Perfectly said Jo. She is just so rexaling to my mind. I look forward to it every week. 👻❤️
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Absolutely! That's why I love her channel!!
I think she is referring to RUclips’s requirements for regular posting. Endless deadlines.
"Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time." Just because you're not "getting things done" when you're reading a book doesn't mean you're not being productive. Feeding our brains, learning, getting lost in a story are all things we need to thrive as human beings. Not every spare minute in our days needs to be filled with something considered traditionally productive. Feeding our souls with things we truly enjoy are equally, if not more, important.
And I don't think we need to multitask with this, either. For example, don't think that you have to only listen to audio books while you're tackling another task so you can still feel "productive" and not feel guilty about enjoying a book for an hour (or however long). It's not a bad thing to fully immerse yourself in a quiet, still activity.
Oh how this simple phrase would have spared me so many guilt ridden hours of doing what many would call nothing.
@@libragirl4471 I'm glad you've come across it now! Keep it in your pocket for when you need it :)
Amen bro bro or sis sis!!!
I used to live in books and never thought them time wasted, but the best part of my difficult young life. I still collect them but have difficulty being still long enough.
This is where my wife and I have issues. She always needs to be getting something done. Work, work, work. Hiking, reading, music and just chilling out doesn’t add up as productive to her. I love all those things.
Isabel - as a permaculture designer, and a passionate gardener, your effort in your patch is brilliant! I would suggest you try putting down layers of cardboard, ensuring you overlap the edges well, before you add a few inches of compost. You’ll find all the weed seeds will be smothered and won’t be able to grow. You’ll still get seed blowing in from beyond the garden, but not nearly as much as before. Best wishes to you from Byron Bay, Australia 🌈🌻
That's a great advice, I'm going to try it as well. Thanks for sharing! 🙏🌿
I don't really know why you feel worried about living up to the "insane standard that exists". As far as I can tell, YOU are the one setting the standards. Your videos are the most enjoyable and worthwhile time I spend on the internet all week. Please don't overthink it. You're wonderful just the way you are.
The standard is set by RUclips, and by the high quality videos her audience expects.
@@凯思 I can't speak to anyone else's expectations, of course, but Isabel soars above mine. As for RUclips, they should be humbled to host her channel, as they are greatly enhanced by her participation.
@@ThomasForrester RUclips doesn’t care about that. It only cares about profit, which in this case means numbers of viewers. Individual opinions and expectations don’t matter, only aggregate ones do.
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Thank you Isabelle, you are such an inspiration to us. Our family lives in Ukraine, and we are building our small house in order to live for ourselves. We want to hear ourselves, our heart. In the bustle of the city, a person lives according to imposed standards and no longer understands what he really needs. You make great videos.
In connection to your other video, I think it’s amazing you share the strains that comes with this life as well. Many don’t understand that it is physically HARD, 24/7 having to tend the garden & now having to chop wood before it’s too late and you’re cold this winter. That’s a lot of physical work for a girl only in her beginning 20s ! On top of that, of course that the boundary between work / private life is very blurry and you are never “off” but depend on filming for income. Obviously, there is a lot of freedom in escaping the 9-5 but it does not mean life is less work. On the contrary - as you scale down on luxury (we tend to take for granted). I think it is amazing you share those thoughts and less romantic sides. I would also feel stress / confusion if it is really the life I wanna live - but don’t worry, these are growing pains and with age comes more trust and calm of mind. Just keep going. 🙏🌸🌿
Isabel I started listening to audio books and now I can weed the garden , sew, weave , paint or do anything I do alone and listen to a book. I never ever feel guilty when I listen to audio books and I get more done. It took me a bit to start but now I love it. I’m in Canada and I get the audio books free from the library
I love audiobooks too. I used to listen when i was at work. 🤭
Do you download your audiobooks or are they on RUclips? I have trouble reading books because I fall asleep after reading a page or two no matter how good the book is. It would take me a few years to read one book.
@@marleneppaul there's audible, and there's youtube channels only for audiobooks.
@@marleneppaul libraries have different means of accessing audiobooks online. It's free and it's great!
@@aestheticandcookies thank you, that’s so cool
I recently moved to a cabin in the north of Sweden from Miami and I learned so much about myself. It was a silent chaos, but it taught me so much. I now post on RUclips about self improvement and hope to reach this level of quality content and narration. Much love to everyone 🙏🏽
Goog luck 🤞!
What is your channel name please?
What’s the channel?
@@NurseyPooh59 if you click his icon you will see his channel
Best of luck to you.I’ll subscribe
Reading books teaches you things you may never have thought about or known or change your way of thinking, even if they're fiction. Reading books is never a waste of time or non-productive.
I worked for 45 years as a Paramedic and every now and then I would need a break. I totally understand. I would always head for the wilderness. It completely turns your life around.
I'm 70 years old and it seems like summer lasts only minutes..........but so does fall, winter and spring! Live all you can as often as you can.
Wow 45 years as a paramedic I am 43 so that is more than I have been alive, what a service you have done. I bet you have seen so much that puts life into perspective. I am a huge reader and completely agree with what you said.
You are a rare soul and I envy you. I'm an old man and aspire to be like you when I retire. I've lived in large cities all my life, but I want to move out to the middle of nowhere and be self sustained.
I did fish and hunt with my old man until he left. I was 11 then. I'm 55 now. I want to retire early so bad so I'll have more time with a completely different lifestyle. I've been cooking all my life and I would love to harvest/hunt my own food. It's a lot more work than a trip to the store, however, there are so many benefits from it.
Looking at how you're living, I believe that you will live forever! Well... a very long time for sure.
Thank you for letting us have a peek at your life. The good and the bad.
Ciao!
- Marco
... MNP ... You are far from old ,, set your vision and travel towards it ,, you will be in motion before you know it .. ... No ship reaches it's destination until it's set to sea ....
You're not an old man 👍
Such well stated. I’m 74 and would love to pack it all up and live the way Isabel is living. I am now retired and living that far out is not feasible for me.
But, you are still young enough and if you are in good health then I pray you are able to live your dream.
I am 70 years old and love these videos and they are an inspiration. I live on 47 wooded acres with a six acre lake and many animals. I rescued dogs most of my life. Now I can do everything I want, with the time for it. Too bad I can't make these youtube videos. Where I live and with all the animals is so awesome and every day something wonderful happens out here. But I just can't do it.
The laughs between you and logan in everything you do is so refreshing. Was giggling at the end when you told logan you were sorry for dumping coffee on him while he was sleeping and you chuckled right after. Love what you do, have been watching you for years now and to see you grow is so inspiring. Happy fall!
I can’t believe I’ve been with you for years now. You’ve inspired me to share my own journey I only hope I can do it as beautifully as you have the skills to do🌿 thank you for sharing and for your infinite inspiration, how can someone you’ve never met be one of your favorite people?💛
Thank you!
Dear Isable, You are a great aspiration for everyone and probably the younger generation. I love it when I see you farm or cook. Such a great garden and such a great life you have made for yourself. Be very proud of Isabel.
I've been watching you since you started making videos. I've never commented on your content, but your so calming and relaxing just to watch and listen to.. thank you for the peace you bring.
The garden is fine. I know you had higher hopes... but you were able to go out and harvest tons of veggies and make wonderful meals and enjoy food from the garden to your table -- both you and your sweetheart. It's all good. Let it go. Who cares if your garden is a mess... no worries sweet woman of the earth! Just keep loving and living and being creative and at peace.
The older you get, the faster it goes. 42 years ago, when I was a senior in high school, my teacher warned me that would happen. I didn't believe her, she was right.
@Savannah Holmes it’s true. Each year time goes faster. I ran into a guy today that recently retired. I said to him. “What’s it been? About a year now?” He said 4! I seriously can’t believe 4 years went away just like that!
Stop the cap!
@@Onewholovesrock:
Exact opposite in my experience. When I was a kid, time flew past me, years went by extremely fast. Now time feels much, much slower.
Hey, to help chopping wood, you may want to try a taller and bigger stump/base, you won’t have to squat to do it so much and the axe won’t dig into the dirt on the follow through. It’ll help keep the edge sharper longer.
I was also going to say let the gravity do the work. The force is bringing the axe above you're head, and then drop it!
Isabel, it seems like you've been really hard on yourself these past few videos. You should be so proud of yourself! Just like you said, you put in a lot of hard work into the garden and it's truly amazing that you've harvested so much from just little seeds! I'm from all the way on the east coast in North Carolina where everyone pretty much around me has gardens and everyone I know of here and all the way to California have all had a harder time with their gardens this year. So you're definitely not alone in how you're feeling. Just do like you said and take time to just relax and enjoy all the little things as much as you can! You absolutely have an "old soul" and already have a lot more wisdom than other people do who are your age! I wish you all the happiness the world has to offer you! So now go out and seize the day and enjoy every second! Sending you peace and love! 😁❤️
Isabel, just so you know, you are my “insane standard” 😉 I’m sure many others agree! Just keep doing what you are doing for as long as it feels right to you. Sending love and appreciation for the beautiful content you always put out. ❤️
I had high hopes this year and had some disappointments . I love the time to harvest . A Great feeling inside .🍁
There's work and then there's reading..I try to fit reading in when I'm not busy every available second...books have taught me so much 🍄....
Oh in case you were wondering I have been reading anything and everything about forty years..yah 🍠 and gardening that's a plus too...your garden looks beautiful..🦊
Thank you for providing us with honest, beautiful, inspiring, and calming content 🌱
Good gardens take awhile. Ive started over more than once. Dont dispair. Ive had to replant this year and Ive never had to before. Some seeds were no good. But...every little bit helps. Keep pluggin along and dont forget to keep living. You are doing ok and in Colo its smokey too!
I replanted some things 3 xs. Kinda disappointing cuz it was my 1st year trying to seed save
I just love watching you cook. Inspires me to do the same. Then life gets in the way and there's probably no one to blame but myself. One step at a time I guess. Thanks for all your good vibes despite life in generally being kind of tough. Thankyou.
Such a beautiful spot. It would really suit a log cabin! You can never go away in the summer, though. A garden will just take over...! So tranquil watching you pick. Love what you did get from your garden
I agree!! This summer flew by. I’m sipping the last drips of warmth as fall comes. While everyone else celebrates, I feel kind of melancholy. I’m trying to learn how to appreciate the cold seasons more, but I struggle with feeling like there’s just SO much more life available in the warm.
Come to Miami, girl it’s always warm 😏
Exactly...either move somewhere else where it's nice and warm....or get some better clothes :) People up in NH know how to do it. "There's no such thing as being cold, just being badly dressed!" - I moved to NC from CO for work and I do enjoy how dang cozy the warmth is. Hope you are well and you will get over the melancholy season change. Best
I LOVED💗 the scene of your kitty walking in the garden!💕🐱 Thank you for that little jewel 🥰
Your life is beautiful as your honest content. Your harvest seems plentiful. Your vlogs make me feel so at peace in this crazy world we live in! The fires have been terrible in Cali and the NW! Fall is coming and rain will eventually welcome us in💚🙏🍁🍂
I love your positive energy. You seem like the kind of person that is always smiling and laughing which makes everyone else smile and laugh. It's refreshing.
You are a brave girl and the way you open up and show your vulnerable side is something not everyone can do. Kudos to you. Nature is a great healer and a great teacher.Well we would never know how happiness feels like if we were never sad once.
This is one of those rare channels which has not lost its spark one bit and it takes real courage to be who you are.
haters will be haters . I love your point of view. Kind words.
It's so comforting watching
y'all just living the best you can in harmony with nature! It's beautiful! Thanks!
Reading is never unproductive- you will come to know this 💕
This is totally normal for your garden. The first year is the hardest, kind of like the first day of school. Next year will yield that bountiful harvest cus it'll be more rooted after its first journey around the seasons...you've got this!
Hi, Isabelle. Rosehips are at their very best after the first light frost. Love your videos! ❤
Dear Isabel, I really admire your energy and I love your cats. Please show them more, they are so adorable. Thank you.
3:15 Isabel is amazingly cute n inspiring. She embodies inner peace 💚🧡❤️💛💜🖤💙🤎🤍💖💗☮️☮️☮️
This is the reality of life. No matter where you live, city, suburbs, country, a forest, the main purpose in life is to take care of ourselves and provide the necessitates that we need. Food, shelter, companionship, water, hygiene, mental health, work.
We can choose to work all day at the office, eat fast food, watch TV in our down time and buy groceries from the store, and still complain about life, and not having time...
Or we can spend all day working/cultivating our crops, cooking our food, making clothes, etc. Being self sufficient regardless of where we live; on some land or in an apartment. Regardless of whatever our career is.
We all spend our time the same, living, surviving, sustaining, resting, healing, etc. It just looks different for everyone.
One thing I love about this channel is showing how you adapt to the seasons. A month ago I started waking up and turning down with the sun. I'm self employed and it's helping me with work-life balance. I love that I don't work nights anymore, but even if I did I would still find my rhythm/flow.
I think it's silly how people (myself included) are always so shocked every year by how hot it gets or how cold it gets. We know it's going to be hot in the summer... Instead of being shocked maybe we could be more prepared and accepting.
Ultimately life is about setting our future selves up for success or failure. Flow or struggle. The key is moderation and balance. 💗
Being in a relationship isn't easy and adds an element of stress. Even a good one. Love your content, take time for yourself, it is so necessary. Your garden is humongous 😊 Thanks for all the work that you do
Isabel's craft is her cooking and film. All else fades away. She's a creative and free spirit, and she'll never tame this. I don't think a grueling growing life is for her. She'll never have a wild farm. She's a slower tempo - little successes, multiple projects, time nurturing introvert pursuits, and time away to enjoy other things, but it'll always be on her time.
When you let go of control everything still seems to grow! You living your life and enjoying your summer, going on adventures and making memories was important for you mental health. Sometimes we just have to let go
It boils down to is the glass half full or half empty. I try to focus on the half full. Please enjoy what you have.
Do you split tasks and responsibilities with Logan? It looks like you are doing everything by yourself
You have done an amazing job and live a great adventure of a life. Many blessings to you, your friends, and family. You are an inspiration to many people
Thank you for this lovely video!
Everytime I watch your videos I am just drawn in and am just in awe of the beautiful place you live in.
You really inspire me to change my life for the better. Getting back to nature and living off the land is just beautiful!
Always best to start small with a garden and gradually grow it year by year. That way you learn what you are capable of and what works best without wasting too much energy on unproductive activity. Good job fencing in that large area by the way!
The simple moments are the most important. Life would be complicated anyway we just have to enjoy the present moment and do our best 💚🌻 Isabel as always so inspiring 💚🙌🏽
Hey Isabel! Your garden looks incredible. Something you might be interested in is taking a Permaculture design course- it's a really cool set of principles that helps you design natural spaces/gardens so you're working with nature rather than against it, so it's good for the environment around you and for your own sanity. Really enjoy seeing what you're up to and sending so much love- hope you're able to give yourself some grace the incredible things you are doing.
Time will heal! Hope you find the positive answers to this struggle 💯
Thank you for your beautiful videos. I hope the rains come in soon to get rid of all the smoke. It is horrible here in Marysville WA.
Hardship, adversity, and even failure can lead to bigger successes if you show courage, persevere, and work hard to reach your dreams - no matter what stands in your way. No worries you're going to make it!😃
You and your family are so cool and very inspiring. Love your lifestyle and I feel that you are much more accomplished at things than you realize, God bless you all!
We live around the SeaTac airport area and the air quality hit an all time low. The mom in me was honestly worried about you breathing all that toxic air in the mountains with all the fire burning in just about every direction. Stay safe 💚
Thanks to the government in Oregon that treat forests like a goddess instead of a renewable crop. We are getting their smoke in Idaho via WA.
Every video I watch of your just brings me to tears. The simplicity of it all. It’s crazy how much in my every day life I struggle over not being fulfilled in multiple areas of my life. But you just make me think differently just watching your videos 😢❤
If you posted the same thing every week I will still watch faithfully.. Love your content its so peaceful.. Thank you for letting us in 😍
Do you think posting the same thing every week would be satisfying to her need for creativity?
@@凯思 I place the word if meaning no matter what she posted I'm here for it.. Good day
@@shauntalove8413 OK, but I was talking about her satisfaction, not yours.
i would suggest building elevated planter boxes out of 2x10x10 make them 5'x10' double stack them using 4x4s on the corners.
I agree regarding the titles. You’re amazing Isabel and I know you’ll guide your channel in a different direction. I miss your early videos when you were truly genuine. Perhaps you are running low on fuel and are struggling to put new content on your videos but I think you do not need that. You are amazing. So from now on, if you want to, try to not use negative titles for bait. Sending my love.💝
Isabelle is honestly one of the most positive people out there. Through the negative comments, she continues to be a bright light for others. Many of us are truly happy she is not struggling like she was in the beginning.
Thanks Isabel, for everything you are giving to the world!
For showing how beautiful the Earth and Life is!
You are going to go through many seasons in your life. Not just winter, spring, summer and fall. Enjoy each for what it brings. Bad times are learning seasons. As long as you learn you are moving forward. Each year will bring you more wisdom. Don't rush through them. Enjoy the simple seasons. Express yourself in your creative seasons. Rest in your tired seasons. Listen to your body and mind. You have a whole life of seasons ahead of you. Just take one at a time.
Weeds are a constant problem. That's why I grow in raised beds and put down a deep layer of wood chips on the ground to control them somewhat. I plant some things like squash and Zucchini by raking bach the chips and planting, then putting the chips back around the plant to save water.
It’s so hard to see that you’re struggling when it appears you have such a nice life. 😃🌹❤️
I agree!!
But who knows what's real anymore?!?!
Then again, anyone can struggle no matter the kind of life they have.
So maybe she's just being honest??
But I feel very conflicted at the moment x
You’re lucky to have that sage growing wild. Bundle it up with some thread and dry it for your smudging bundles. I disagree about reading being unproductive. It expands your awareness and imagination plus I’ve found it is the best thing for me to do when I’m really stressed or anxious. It’s impossible to read and hold the ‘I’m stressed out ‘ thought at the same time. Isabel your garden was a major success, ok it wasn’t perfect but I’ll bet you learnt a lot this summer. Be kind to yourself❤️✨
I need to get out into nature more where I was happier. Your food always looks so delicious and made the way we’re supposed to be eating. I know you’re feeling like there is something else out there and it could be but I’m told we’re all where we’re supposed to be at the moment. I don’t know how my living in a falling apart moldy mobile home is where I’m supposed to be but the hopes of doing better never goes away. You’re amazing and inspiring to all of us. Know that you, Logan, your cats and family are loved by all of us. We can’t wait for your videos each week so keep on keeping on. ❤️
I love everything you do, it is well said that simplicity is the essence of life.
um and side note i def believe reading is the most productive thing a person can do!
You are a true inspiration. So honest and SO WISE, especially for your age. Very wise. Love your videos.
The thought of you feeling cramped out there makes me sick… come stay in my 600 sq ft 2 bedroom apartment with all 5 of us in the city! I haven’t been alone in 7 years, I’ll go out and tend your garden for you! Deal?
I really love your honesty and the opportunity to enjoy life’s simple pleasures that you share with us each episode. Thank you for creating the possibility for all of us.
Confusing to understand what causes your stress but hope you are feeling more positive . Sometimes just considering the struggles and ,lifestyles of those who work in hospitals and doing tough and dangerous jobs can help us all see how lucky we are. Enjoy the changing of the seasons .
Hi Chrissie, I think the same as you wrote. I'd love to live in their world, personally.
I grew up in a cabin in the woods as a teenager. My family and I built and off-grid, self-sufficient homestead in Maine! Now I live in the suburbs of 🇨🇦 and I have struggled with this fast paced EASY life that seems to be the norm for everyone! I’ve become depressed and anxious and stressed. Everything gets to me, even tho everything is easier then it used to be…
Growing up doing dishes involved pumping water from the well, hauling water, heating water, washing. Now I walk to the sink turn it on an wash but somehow I enjoy the work so much less and my sink is always cluttered with dishes! I miss slow living! Good news, I’m buying my family farm off my dad and hope to move there in 2-5 years 😁I’ve never been SO HAPPY! But, now I’m worried city life has softened me…
-The girl who swung and 🪓 all summer long the year she turned 13-
How does she ALWAYS have avocado's, when she never shows that she leaves? I have to go to the store every few days if I want ripe ones...🥑🥑🥑 Does she have a tree?🤔
I always think that?!?! And i realise you're probably joking, but it just points out that there's LOADS of her life we never see!
I like many parts of her videos but they're starting to feel a bit cliche x
@@JennyHighley No. I'm not joking... I'm genuinely curious! 🤔
I 100% agree with this. Nature is a great teacher and a great healer - great line. Never heard that before.
You have learned what every other gardener has learned over the years. You can’t plant and not tend. You can’t go away for a month & expect to come back to a pristine garden. 😂🤣
I love your tiny house. I can't help but to pause whenever there's a shot that shows so much of it. When I get the chance, I want to build one that looks 90 percent similar to your. I love the bed and storage/clothes boxes underneath and will probably do the same since I don't have much clothing and it can double as a table for dinner, board games, etc.
I wish you'd say what you're making and talk about it as your making it and why your making it. There have been a few things in this video that you made, but I have no clue what it was, or what it was made for. The thing with the ginger, little orangish berry (what are they) like types things and the pine.... what the heck was that for? Personally, I like it when you talk about what your making and what your making it for.... I just wish you'd do it when you make food
It said in the captions on the screen, it was rose hips in tea.
Enjoy what is in front of us ,right now....it is a delightful blessing to learn in all of our lives. This is the magic! Thanks!
The grip on the axe says you don't chop much wood, ever.
“the weeds grew wild and so did everything else…” what a beautiful line.
Nooo reading isn't unproductive, it feeds the soul.
One thing I’ve learned about growing vegetable in the cascades is to look at what the garden gets taken over by and then plant that the next time. Squash, melons, potatoes, hot peppers, beans. Herbs are separatly done in my windows and orchards are nice over time not to mention berries. Collard greens and other bitter leafy greens as well. As for cucumber, corn, broccoli, cauliflower, bell peppers, etc. the deer and vermin have a field day with that but make sure to leave me with the weeds.
I see that Isabel is young and lacks the maturity and commitment to follow through on her plans. Who plants a huge garden and then takes a month long vacation in Alaska during the short growing season? I feel sorry for Logan who gets roped into her schemes such as remodeling a van during the cold and crazy trip to Europe this past spring.
You know Logan is a full grown adult male who can easily make his own conscious decisions on whether he'd like to take part in her travels or not. Sad that you feel some odd need to make him out to be a peon under her control.
@@RockRoamer7 Perhaps he felt the need to protect her from traveling overseas alone. I think we can all see with her Alaskan trip that Isabel takes unnecessary chances with her safety.
honestly i love how ur channel is so simple and taking the time to enjoy life’s small things . the views are amazing and i agree i’m not ready for winter at all! it definitely is getting darker earlier ugh temps are cool in the evenings .
Struggling and always showing your rear… why?
I love how much wild foraging you do. You remind me of Skywoman, who fell to the earth with a bundle of seeds held in her hands, and with the help of the earthly beings, she grew a luscious and abundant earthly garden upon turtle’s back.
And I couldn’t help laughing along at “things don’t last long around here.” Sometimes it makes me wanna laugh, sometimes cry. It’s so true. ♡
even though i live in a tiny little hut in the mountains my dad is a millionaire and he has a huge million dollar mansion loll this what i hate Isabel doing same with hanna
Sounds like a you problem.
You hate what? That some people in this world actually have money?? Oh, the horror.
I'm a 49 yr old woman who's dying of cancer. I luv you, you remind me of my oldest daughter who's 32. I ran from cancer and traveled this past 2 months. I can't run any further. I'm too weak. So I've chosen to return to your videos child. You live as I want to. I live in Kentucky and. I love our mountains. I luv 2 watch you and your boyfriend and I don't give a darn where your bathroom is. I've watched the ones trying to destroy you. Chin up beautiful child and keep up bringing a life to us that are dying to live it kiddo. You're beautiful and your life is too. Love, Winnie May from Kentucky
Isabel, we have watched you from when you were building the tiny house and making no money and you made us happy! now titles are- I've been struggling this year, I Need a Change, its over, my life is a mess......geeze you are getting depressing now. You have evolved to having great skills and now make a good living doing what you do on RUclips, have a great family, BF a nice farm, a simple life and so many negative titles. You may just need to eat some protein. LOL Get back to your old self please! 💗
This is exactly the thing that is stressing her out: Trying week after week to keep many giving her audience what they want. She tries posting a shorter-than-normal video about being burned out and frustrated, and what is utterly predictable happens in the comments: she doesn’t know how good she has it, she should not be feeling what she’s feeling, she’s being a downer, lots of unsolicited advice about how to cheer up, be Saved, ditch her freeloading boyfriend, etc., etc. I think it’s perfectly understandable her feeling burned out by her job, which is being a RUclips Influencer that puts out a video that Meets Expectations every week, not gardening, chopping wood, cooking, and so forth.
Right... she needs to stop having emotions like a normal human being and such! How dare she share what she's going through somewhere, like here, where others might understand and make her feel not so alone. Like it's not enough to feel crappy with no true idea why or how to fix it, lets bash her for it too.
Geezer I hope I didn't make you reply people need therapy
Your cinematography earned an automatic subscription. Your channel is awesome. Keep it up!
Do not recommend hiking in that smoke! So bad for your lungs
Your honesty is appreciated. There are so many people out there who try to make a quick buck selling books/videos/etc with titles like "How to Grow 10,000,000 tomatoes in a cardbox on your porch, while you sleep" (I jest of course) but there is a harsh reality beyond that. Growing food is tough. It is a dance between trying to work with nature and trying not to get crushed by it. I've had quite a seasons pass in my life now and can speak to a few things about gardening/raising animals. Give it enough time and you'll find things you have a knack for, but always keep things a bit diversified so that you never go hungry. Nature does always seem to provide but we have to be flexible to accept what is given and not try to force everything. To use an old nautical concept, you can keep you hand on the wheel but the ocean ultimately decides how fast you get there and where you end up. We humans love our routines and think the world should bend to our will, in reality you'll find happiness and abundance is learning to bend but not break like a supple bamboo in a wind or flood.
At one point you said you loved your way of life than another minute you starts complaining..
Because it is not that easy
@@johannajohanna4521 i believe so...
Your garden doesn't need perfect rows, and nature knows what she needs. And some believe there is no such thing as a weed, just misinformed and naive. Most plants that are considered weeds are medicinal. And it look more beautiful in its wild jungle like growth, than unnatural perfect rows that are manmade. Nature is messy but she knows what she is doing and doesn't need pruning. Your garden looks much more beautiful this way, and you are not a failure. You have succeeded in being more sustainable on many ways already, including your gardenn, the tiny house and many of your daily practices, and diy projects. You are simply an inspiration xx
I've been struggling,,,,,so send me more donations,,,,,LOL
Fun fact.... for months and months and months subscribers begged Isabel to monetize her channel.... many months before she finally did. Totally all about donations around here!
We have been gardeners for many years and we are still learning. Every year is different. We constantly learn to deal with the challenge of weather, new pests, weeds, and diseases. It's always amazing how fast the weeds begin to grow in mid July! Our garden is seldom beautiful or perfect. But as challenging as it can be, it's still rewarding to grow and preserve our own food!
Struggling with luggage maybe......not everybody can afford to travel as much as you did this summer.
We always are contemplating the same things each week. This summer has taught me a lot about striving for just being content and more patient with myself. I worry about winter coming and putting that through a true test, since summer gives us so many opportunities to move our energy. Keep on inspiring
In this video, you have been working by yourself mostly. Does your boyfriend help you to chop the wood and other things? I know it is really not my business but the main should help you to get more done.
It’s more dramatic if she does it herself. 🙄
I saw your videos from last winter to this autumn,still love you guys very.you guys spent many time on this,I learned English from you,learned many new things from you.your videos make me feel peaceful,background music is very good.Best wishes for you guys,I will support you all the time.Thank you guys.
Your titles are always so cryptic and emo but there’s literally never anything wrong😂
Try listening to what she is saying about burn out. Whether there is something wrong is for her to decide, not you.
I think the garden did really good. Breathing in all that smoke must be hard on the body. Take care of you. Share what you love and enjoy . Anything you share will be enjoyed🌻🌻