I am just a Canadian veteran, who wanted to express my gratitude for your leadership, which is only one of your beautiful qualities. I was in for 20 years as a medical officer. I’ve seen so, so much in my life, including upon retirement, I went back to school and became a Social Worker. Also a single mom of a girl who became an archaeologist who is devoted to indigenous communities. I want to thank you for sharing your vast wisdom, and the strength and beauty of your soul. Thankyou for being here Sandra.
HI FROM ANNIE THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO! It is very important message one door closes another opens etc the old saying is true mostly. I am referring to what I have mentioned before that my daughter has pushed me away since she got with second husband and I still have not seen her and my three grandkids in over 8 yrs. My grandkids are in late teens now I last saw them at the age of 8 and 9 yrs old. Now I don't have a picture of them so don't even know what they look like now and it upsets me so much. I could walk past them at the shops and not know its them, they should recognize me as I still look the same as years ago. Their mobiles emails and facebooks where blocked so can't even contact them and it worries me. They even move every two years I found her place three years ago as went to previous house and told they moved three streets or so away but the neighbours told not to give address, well I knocked on every door while taxi waited and searched over 50 houses three streets away, till older man told me the knew who I was asking about and they lived two doors from him he led me there but the grandkids were home he said saw them thru window he knocked with me and we called out but no one opened a door then my daghter arrived with second husband must have been at corner deli he said and she jumped out the car in their driveway and told to me go away did not want to talk to me this was second time this happened it was heart breaking. I feel so alone and can't at all find another door to happiness?
Hello Sandra...I'm a 62 year old African American woman and you inspire and encourage me to live life to the fullest. I only mention my race for you to understand your brush is painting a broad stroke that is far reaching...keep doing what you are doing! I was divorced after 36 years and marriage which was 6 years ago...my door was slammed for sure. I have kicked it down through tears and pain..but I made it....thank you soo much for your words!!
That is so true! When the Lord closes one door, He opens another one.. We never know why at the time.. it’s not for us to know why, He is always behind the scenes and knows everything💚 He can when we cannot🩸🩸 have a blessed day stay safe🐶Otis and me🇮🇹 Massachusetts
Hi Sandra, I have experience closed doors in my own life and I used to question why something didn’t happen that I had sincerely prayed for. Now in my senior years I can see when I look back that God had something much bigger and better for me. Now if something doesn’t work out I just get excited and tell God I cannot wait to see what he has waiting for me. Love and blessings to you and Arthur, Sheila
Hi Sandra thank you for sharing with us when the door closes open the window Sandra you nail it it's so true I'm a single parent I'm 51 years of age and I'm going through a lot and I always say this to myself there's no way I'm going to give up I'll keep going and holding onto my faith whenever I listen to you you give me strength you give me courage and you give me Faith to one I appreciate it thank you so much my dear Sandra stay as blessed as you are continue doing what you're doing and to inspire others bye love you❤️💙💗💗💚💜💐💐💐💐💐💐💐🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🧝🍓🍒🍎🍉🍑🍊🥭🍍🍋🍈🍏🍐🥝🍇🥥🍅🌶️🐦🦜🐦🐦🦜🦜🦜🐋🍀🌵🌴🌳🌲🌱🌿🍃☘️⭐🌟⭐🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻
'You cannot hate the door that has been slammed in your face' I can't say how much I needed to hear this. For the longest time, I've always been in love with science. Ever since I started research in undergrad during university, I've thought 'this is the path for me'. I embarked on starting that journey and I've had doors slammed in my face and having to deal with it. My first two tries with getting a research lab, I was disregarded as 'not having use' in that lab. My Prof at the time told me 'you don't deserve that' and it was very true. I was heartbroken for so long. I went on with life and started job hunting, the epitome of doors getting slammed in my face. I land my first two jobs and boy was it a great door. Then, all of a sudden, my dream school wanted me for their graduate program. I didn't know at the time what kind of door it was, but oh was I excited, conflicted, and terrified at the same time when I gave up my job and and went to grad school. To intentionally leave and close one door to open another is a feeling I'll never forget. I went through grad school thru the pandemic and oh was it something. It was the toughest thing that has ever happened to me, as of yet. Three doors got slammed in my face - research labs that didn't want me. So I created my own door, I went to a fourth lab, and got in and stayed in the program. But what's worse is to come and one of the worst things happened - my interest in science dwindled, it was a toxic environment with no growth, and it seemed like no hope at all moving forward. I felt so alone and so lost, yet I hung on to the innocent me that loved science, since, after all, maybe it'll push me through. It wasn't enough though and finally my mental health suffered and eventually I was hospitalized. I couldn't do it anymore. I didn't want to do it anymore. For more than a year I struggled with that door. With holding on to it, that it was slammed in my face. It was my dream school, my dream to become a scientist, and now, because of what happened, it's very unlikely that I can become one anymore. I've held onto that door for so long since, what can become of me? Even now, I still struggle with 'if only that didn't happen. Maybe I should have done things differently.' And hating that door for shutting me out. It feels as if I am forcing myself to be the me years ago that isn't me anymore. But, alas, with time as a healer, I've started to consider other options. Maybe it'll help me heal even more, to figure out what really I'm here for to do. What really fits me. I started looking into other programs and checking their requirements. I've planned what I need to take and how to go about it this time around. I still love the sciences, and maybe if I can find something related to it. So today, I'm trying to go into nursing. It seems impossible, but I want to remain positive that there're other doors that will open. That that door that shut in my face is there for a reason for my path in life. I'm sure more doors will come, more doors will shut in my face, but I'll toughen up and heal each time, I know it. Just like how I'm doing now.
And some doors will open...keep opening the windows, let the fresh air get in your life, always, and keep going on as you're doing, please, for you, for us, for the love of life...you're doing well. Blessings 🦋
Hi Sandra, lovely video! I’m 68 and I just retired after 28 years. I moved to another state with my husband who had a stroke 5 years ago. He is doing ok, with some cognitive and speech aphasia issues. I do find that I miss my friends at work since I haven’t met any new ones yet. However, the reason we moved was to be near one of my sons and my young grandchildren. It’s really wonderful and I am grateful to have family that can help with my husband. It’s hard to believe I’m in a new phase of my life, but courage has always been my favorite word and I am determined to have courage and open that new door! Thank you for your wise words!
@@patsy6589 Sometimes it’s very hard, but I know that through all struggles, comes wisdom and bravery. I have been through cancer, my husband’s stroke and other traumas. I’m still reminding myself every day that I am blessed and I say why out loud to myself daily. I believe that God is in control of everything, there is a beginning of our struggles and only God knows how it will end. We just have to find our way to that end.
Don't spend time worrying about your former work friends. I have found that after you retire, often the connection is not there. I found that strange when I retired but the fact is that what you have in common is the workplace and you get to know things about people because they take days, off they get telephone calls etc. They are not all friends, they are acquaintances. I had a group of people perhaps 12 that I thought were my friends from work. Now several years into retirement I still only am in contact with one. People moved away, formed new friendships, had different struggles and we simply lost contact. I think it's important to know how to let go and move on
Hi grandma Sandra, I've missed you! I felt the same as the young man that you've mentioned, I'm 26yo, most of my peers have already been started working few years ago and earning big money now while I just finished my master studies and just about to get into the working industry, so I absolutely felt for the young man. My field(architecture) requires more years of studies and lots of working experiences, but I know my goals are totally different from my peers and I'm working hard toward it. Hopefully I get to find my dream job soon. Your videos are very inspiring as always, thank you for your advice and words of encouragement. Please keep in touch and please take care, God bless. ❤️
Hi Zac, I truly understand. The great thing is that you have spent this time preparing for your future. The door that has just closed behind you will open many doors of opportunity ahead for you!!! So exciting!
Sandra you are so right in this! I have experienced many closed doors in my long life and yet looking back you see it was time to keep “moving on” What a gift this life is 😊🙏🌻💜🙃👏👏👏
Good morning from Ontario Canada, you hit the nail on the head in todays message, my son is 30 and went to university and is still trying to find the right door or window, he must listen to this message , thank you Sandra, you are such a blessing, and what a great reference to Alexander Graham Bell who was a Scotsman and emigrated to Canada, i keep telling my son never give up, thank you again❤️❤️❤️❤️🇨🇦🇨🇦🇺🇸❤️🙏🙏
My daughter is 28 and still searching for her path. I know exactly what you mean. We must set a good example and always be positive for them! Always tell them we are proud of their accomplishments and the path will soon be clear.
@@lifewithsandrahart I will Sandra he is all I have and I am always so proud of him, he took musical theatre that’s his passion and dream, I love and support him, it’s a touch field with plenty of doors to open❤️🇨🇦🙏🙏🥂💐sending love and hugs
In still experiencing closed doors....I'm 62 yrs old...have been divorced for 18 yrs and raised my three boys on my own, now they're all grown up...I'm still alone, hanging on to the Lord. 🙏❣
Slowly beginning my day with the rhythms of starting the coffee maker and thinking about what the day has in store for me. No better way than hearing the soft and steady tone of your voice and the wisdom you chose to share with us this day. Moving forward with gratitude.
very true....when one door is close, there are other that open up for you....We must trust God always. He is in control.....blessings...............ILY..................MINDY
Thank you Sandra. Your inspiring message was exactly what I needed to hear tonight just as I am about to try to sleep. I have spent too many sleepless nights staring at that closed door and now you have helped me to see that I can perhaps begin to dream about the possibility of a new and different life if I look away from the closed door and toward the open one. That feels hopeful. That feels possible. Thank you so much.
Hi Sandra thank you for sharing with us when the door closed open the window Sandra I'm a single parent I'm 51 years of age I'm going through a lot but I always say this to myself there's no way I'm going to give up it is have little ups and down but I just rise up and dust myself out and keep going whenever I go on to your RUclips video and I see you speaking your videos inspire me thank you so much you give me Faith to go on and you also give me courage in growing as a child I grew up with the elderly I always believe in having respect for them and I love taking care of them and today I am a caregiver I care for the elderly it's such a blessing to be around them thank you so much my dear Sandra stay as blessed as you are and continue doing what you are doing to inspire others bye Sandra I love you 🖤💜💙💚💛🧡🦜🦜🦜🦜🍀🌵🌳🌳🌲🌱🌿🌴🌟🌟⭐⭐⭐🥝🍐🍎🍍🥭🍊🍑🍉🍒🍓🍉🍒🍓💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🧝🦜🦜🦜🦜🦜🦜🦜🦜🦜🦜🦜🦜
I am comforted to know I’m not only o e to photograph doors. I love the large beautiful doors in South America. I love the small beautiful garden yards in Europe. I have had many doors close and many new ones open with opportunities I never dreamed of. I’m Thankful for the opportunities I had in my life. This is a great video. Hugs to you and Arthur.
Oh Sandra I SO needed to hear this message from you tonight. You are a real inspiration. A beautiful lady you are. I listen to every talk I can by you. You are absolutely beautiful inside and outside. This has become such a cliche, but I mean it from my heart ❤️ you DO by the way look 40 yrs young. You are amazing. Thank you so much for the way you uplift ones spirit .Blessings to you always ❤️
You are an inspiration! Those who know you personally and have you in their lives are very lucky people. You're a rare gem in this world. Keep spreading your wisdom like this for many years to come. The world needs it.
Hi Sandra. I just started watching your channel recently and I am so inspired by your wisdom and guidance!! I am 27 years old and both my grandmothers died when I was a very young child. Your voice is so genuine and loving. It feels like I am hearing my grandmothers advice. Thank you so much for everything you do!
Wow! So much wisdom to learn in less than 10 minutes. Absolutely amazing. I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes because I am so happy and grateful that I had the opportunity to hear this. Thank you so much! This is exactly what I needed to hear at this point in my life when I am so in need of encouragement. This is beyond encouraging. I know this is a long reply, but I just had to let you know how much I appreciate this message. And you presented it in such a beautiful way. Thank you. God bless you.
What a beautiful message of encouragement, thank you Sandra. You are such an amazing lady and I love to watch and listen to you. You have such a gentle spirit and it shines through in all your videos. Thank you for being there for us. Lots of love 💖
Thank you Sandra for making this video. I am currently facing a challenge in my workplace that I felt it is impossible to resolved. The situation led me feeling disappointed and disheartened. However, I decided I am going to quit. Not that I am a quitter, but I needed that breakthrough to heal and re-gain the value within myself. This video has given me strength. Thank you.
Very true. And sometimes the door closing is the biggest blessing which redirects you from a bad situation into a good one (even though you might not see it in that moment)
Sandra This is very true! I have found along the way in life that when a door closes another door opens and so it is in life we just have to have faith in what will be will be. Thank You for sharing your wisdom and positivity with us. I also went back to reinventing myself and realised up here on the North Coast available jobs are all mainly medical jobs and whilst I cannot do that I can help. So I am now a Trained Disability support worker, my teacher mentioned to me that I had such determination more than any of the other students and focus that I was bound to succeed and so its the little things in life that mean a lot don't you think?
A spirited sunshine morning to you Sandra 🌄 A wonderful discussion about patience & perseverance . During these times of uncertainty ( there's many issues & events that are unnerving, to say the least) we need to remind ourselves " If at first you don't succeed, try, try again" and believe our efforts lead to goals & success! " Each day, one day at a time !! Kudos to you Sandra 🌸 🌺
I believe doors closed for a reason. No matter how upset I have gotten, over time I have been shown the reason it closed. It’s taken years to figure this out. So glad I found you on RUclips I am grateful for you 🤗
Hi dear Sandra it is always a pleasure to watch your videos. As you rightly said our first reaction when the door shuts is one of inaction because of the fear of charting a new course. But in my experience this changed when instead of getting dejected I started thinking calmly and resolutely looking for a widow to open. When we decide to overcome the failure another door definitely opens. It happened in my experience. Thank you and lots of love for your valuable guidance 💕💕
Dear Sandra, thank you for sharing. I so needed to be reminded to move on! I've been staring angrily at closed doors in my life and forgot to live. Thank you once again lots of love to you & family 💖
Dear Sandra, allow me to share my joy in finding an following your vlog: Sandra going back to the years 1965 an unto 1973 , Nr Ireland I always tuned into the television presentation (*Romper Room) For my children to be glued to the screen. And here I am now a senior, so loving your wonderful , personal wisdoms You are my "heroine " My family immigrated to Canada 1982. How the years have fallen away,🕊 Mary Canada 🇨🇦
Thank you for your inspiring and encouraging words. Whoever first said, “With age, cones wisdom”,- they were correct ❤️ thank you for sharing your wisdom!
my mom passed away when i was 8 years old now iam 23 , so i'm really happy to find someone like you who give me this advice because there is no one who will told me this ,thank you so much I wish you good health and long life love you
Hello Sandra, just a few words to express how grateful I feel for this video. I felt you were talking straight to me, I am a Spanish woman going through a lot and you are just beautiful and so are your messages. I'll be looking forward to watching next video. Lots of love💐
YOU SAID, DO NOT STAND FROZEN....THANK YOU! YOU GET TIRED OF TRYING YOU FREEZE IN PLACE, OR YOU ARE AFRAID SO YOU FREEZE IN PLACE. THANK YOU, YOUR WORDS ARE VERY HELPFUL ALWAYS.
I felt like you were speaking directly to me. I have been stuck for two years since my husband was murdered two years ago and I lost everything and have been unable to move on or know what direction to even go in because the doors have just been closed in my face no matter how hard I tried
Oh my gosh. I just found your channel and just what I needed in this time of my life. I'm 69 husband is 83. Things aren't what I thought they would be at this point in my life. I'm gonna open the door and get on with my life and believe it will be alright! Thank you so much for your wisdom.
It feels like this video was just made for me as I was feeling drained out and discouraged for having doors closed at me over and over again in my job search. I need to be financially independent and cried my eyes out just yesterday for missing out on an opportunity, but I realized it's just a matter of time and that maybe there are better opportunities for me. Yes, we should always be optimistic towards life and work towards our goal patiently no matter what the situation is and there's always a door open for us. Thank you so much Sandra. So so glad that I found you. God bless you.
Sandra, you have so much wisdom that you share. Each door is a new opportunity, good or bad it all is part of our journey and every once in awhile the golden door opens and the dancing is amazing. Thank you so much.
Sandra, you look especially lovely today. Beautiful outfit! I love your statement: “We are entrepreneurs of ourselves.” Thanks!When my college, where I’d taught almost 40 years, closed, I thought I’d die. But there have been blessings in retirement, like spending time with my grandkids & NOT grading papers all of the time! Also, as I’ve been decluttering books (I have thousands), I’ve kept your book. Such a compelling story of your amazing life! Blessings to you & yours!
I love the notion of taking pictures of a specific object along your travels and the masterful way you wove the door metaphor through your words. Thank you.
Dear Sandra, thank you for all your kind, caring and full of love words. I m listening to you every week from Norway. And you always make my day more happy! Sorry asking, but how are your dear Arthur? Bless you,Sandra
I bet that almost 30 year old young man thanks his lucky stars to having run into you. You always give the best advice and encouragement. I am constantly looking at the closed chapters of my life and my new direction isn't exactly the one I'd have chosen on my own. I am trying to live the rest of my life the best way possible with my beloved husband. I feel like we are in a slump and I am trying to find the enthusiasm I had when I was young and didn't worry at all about the future. This video is very helpful. Thank you my friend.
Thank you Sandra, this was great! I think it is hard for our younger people these days. I think a lot of it boils down to greed, in our world today, it seems like there’s so much competition. My grandson ( just graduated last month)said to me the other day,” I’m not sure what I’m going to do,I think I need to take some time and figure it out.” We talked about cars, and how he would like to get one ,and how he would keep it on the road. I mentioned a mechanics course, and he seem interested in that, & I said no matter what the future holds, if you drive a car, it will always need to be maintained. We are so proud of him, I can’t believe how fast time goes. All the best, to the young man you spoke with, things will improve,keep moving forward my dear, time is on your side⏰🇬🇧🇨🇦🐾🐾🐾M
I'm just so happy & grateful to see this kind of content from a beautiful lady. Now, I want to consider you as my grandma that is full of wisdom. So excited to binge watch your vlogs starting today & apply those in my life. Love, Charm from 🇵🇭♥️
Hello Sandra.. I just discovered you this morning never seen your videos but I have seen a couple of them just today and I love what you have to give thank you. you still look amazing!!
This is beautiful timing! One door just closed for me and I am contemplating your words how profound.... yes, tomorrow a new day and I will open a new door for myself one where I am healed and joyful again. Morristown NJ
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I am just a Canadian veteran, who wanted to express my gratitude for your leadership, which is only one of your beautiful qualities. I was in for 20 years as a medical officer. I’ve seen so, so much in my life, including upon retirement, I went back to school and became a Social Worker. Also a single mom of a girl who became an archaeologist who is devoted to indigenous communities. I want to thank you for sharing your vast wisdom, and the strength and beauty of your soul. Thankyou for being here Sandra.
You are so kind. Thanks so very much. Best of luck to your daughter and her good work.
HI FROM ANNIE THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO! It is very important message one door closes another opens etc the old saying is true mostly. I am referring to what I have mentioned before that my daughter has pushed me away since she got with second husband and I still have not seen her and my three grandkids in over 8 yrs. My grandkids are in late teens now I last saw them at the age of 8 and 9 yrs old. Now I don't have a picture of them so don't even know what they look like now and it upsets me so much. I could walk past them at the shops and not know its them, they should recognize me as I still look the same as years ago. Their mobiles emails and facebooks where blocked so can't even contact them and it worries me. They even move every two years I found her place three years ago as went to previous house and told they moved three streets or so away but the neighbours told not to give address, well I knocked on every door while taxi waited and searched over 50 houses three streets away, till older man told me the knew who I was asking about and they lived two doors from him he led me there but the grandkids were home he said saw them thru window he knocked with me and we called out but no one opened a door then my daghter arrived with second husband must have been at corner deli he said and she jumped out the car in their driveway and told to me go away did not want to talk to me this was second time this happened it was heart breaking. I feel so alone and can't at all find another door to happiness?
Hello Sandra...I'm a 62 year old African American woman and you inspire and encourage me to live life to the fullest. I only mention my race for you to understand your brush is painting a broad stroke that is far reaching...keep doing what you are doing! I was divorced after 36 years and marriage which was 6 years ago...my door was slammed for sure. I have kicked it down through tears and pain..but I made it....thank you soo much for your words!!
That is so true! When the Lord closes one door, He opens another one.. We never know why at the time.. it’s not for us to know why, He is always behind the scenes and knows everything💚 He can when we cannot🩸🩸 have a blessed day stay safe🐶Otis and me🇮🇹 Massachusetts
Thanks for sharing
Yes! He does!! 🙏😌This is what I live by!! Thanks Sandra😘🌸Carolyn Grace
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So true!
Hi Sandra, I have experience closed doors in my own life and I used to question why something didn’t happen that I had sincerely prayed for. Now in my senior years I can see when I look back that God had something much bigger and better for me. Now if something doesn’t work out I just get excited and tell God I cannot wait to see what he has waiting for me. Love and blessings to you and Arthur, Sheila
Great thoughts and attitude for sure.
Hi Sandra thank you for sharing with us when the door closes open the window Sandra you nail it it's so true I'm a single parent I'm 51 years of age and I'm going through a lot and I always say this to myself there's no way I'm going to give up I'll keep going and holding onto my faith whenever I listen to you you give me strength you give me courage and you give me Faith to one I appreciate it thank you so much my dear Sandra stay as blessed as you are continue doing what you're doing and to inspire others bye love you❤️💙💗💗💚💜💐💐💐💐💐💐💐🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🧝🍓🍒🍎🍉🍑🍊🥭🍍🍋🍈🍏🍐🥝🍇🥥🍅🌶️🐦🦜🐦🐦🦜🦜🦜🐋🍀🌵🌴🌳🌲🌱🌿🍃☘️⭐🌟⭐🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻
Omg...thank you for your encouraging words.
God Bless you all. God is real.🙏❣
'You cannot hate the door that has been slammed in your face'
I can't say how much I needed to hear this. For the longest time, I've always been in love with science. Ever since I started research in undergrad during university, I've thought 'this is the path for me'. I embarked on starting that journey and I've had doors slammed in my face and having to deal with it. My first two tries with getting a research lab, I was disregarded as 'not having use' in that lab. My Prof at the time told me 'you don't deserve that' and it was very true. I was heartbroken for so long. I went on with life and started job hunting, the epitome of doors getting slammed in my face. I land my first two jobs and boy was it a great door. Then, all of a sudden, my dream school wanted me for their graduate program. I didn't know at the time what kind of door it was, but oh was I excited, conflicted, and terrified at the same time when I gave up my job and and went to grad school. To intentionally leave and close one door to open another is a feeling I'll never forget. I went through grad school thru the pandemic and oh was it something. It was the toughest thing that has ever happened to me, as of yet. Three doors got slammed in my face - research labs that didn't want me. So I created my own door, I went to a fourth lab, and got in and stayed in the program. But what's worse is to come and one of the worst things happened - my interest in science dwindled, it was a toxic environment with no growth, and it seemed like no hope at all moving forward. I felt so alone and so lost, yet I hung on to the innocent me that loved science, since, after all, maybe it'll push me through. It wasn't enough though and finally my mental health suffered and eventually I was hospitalized. I couldn't do it anymore. I didn't want to do it anymore.
For more than a year I struggled with that door. With holding on to it, that it was slammed in my face. It was my dream school, my dream to become a scientist, and now, because of what happened, it's very unlikely that I can become one anymore. I've held onto that door for so long since, what can become of me? Even now, I still struggle with 'if only that didn't happen. Maybe I should have done things differently.' And hating that door for shutting me out. It feels as if I am forcing myself to be the me years ago that isn't me anymore.
But, alas, with time as a healer, I've started to consider other options. Maybe it'll help me heal even more, to figure out what really I'm here for to do. What really fits me. I started looking into other programs and checking their requirements. I've planned what I need to take and how to go about it this time around. I still love the sciences, and maybe if I can find something related to it. So today, I'm trying to go into nursing. It seems impossible, but I want to remain positive that there're other doors that will open. That that door that shut in my face is there for a reason for my path in life.
I'm sure more doors will come, more doors will shut in my face, but I'll toughen up and heal each time, I know it. Just like how I'm doing now.
And some doors will open...keep opening the windows, let the fresh air get in your life, always, and keep going on as you're doing, please, for you, for us, for the love of life...you're doing well. Blessings 🦋
Hi Sandra, lovely video! I’m 68 and I just retired after 28 years. I moved to another state with my husband who had a stroke 5 years ago. He is doing ok, with some cognitive and speech aphasia issues. I do find that I miss my friends at work since I haven’t met any new ones yet. However, the reason we moved was to be near one of my sons and my young grandchildren. It’s really wonderful and I am grateful to have family that can help with my husband. It’s hard to believe I’m in a new phase of my life, but courage has always been my favorite word and I am determined to have courage and open that new door! Thank you for your wise words!
Hi Jean, that is what I need courage. How do you find it.
@@patsy6589 Sometimes it’s very hard, but I know that through all struggles, comes wisdom and bravery. I have been through cancer, my husband’s stroke and other traumas. I’m still reminding myself every day that I am blessed and I say why out loud to myself daily. I believe that God is in control of everything, there is a beginning of our struggles and only God knows how it will end. We just have to find our way to that end.
God is in control of everything. Only He knows best. And always be grateful. God bless you and your family 🙏💕
Best of luck and wellness to you and your husband. Family is everything!
Don't spend time worrying about your former work friends. I have found that after you retire, often the connection is not there. I found that strange when I retired but the fact is that what you have in common is the workplace and you get to know things about people because they take days, off they get telephone calls etc. They are not all friends, they are acquaintances. I had a group of people perhaps 12 that I thought were my friends from work. Now several years into retirement I still only am in contact with one. People moved away, formed new friendships, had different struggles and we simply lost contact. I think it's important to know how to let go and move on
I love, “Live less out of habit and more with intent!” My new mantra! Thank you for sharing your wisdom and words of encouragement, Sandra! 😊💕
Katherine, thanks so much
Hi grandma Sandra, I've missed you! I felt the same as the young man that you've mentioned, I'm 26yo, most of my peers have already been started working few years ago and earning big money now while I just finished my master studies and just about to get into the working industry, so I absolutely felt for the young man. My field(architecture) requires more years of studies and lots of working experiences, but I know my goals are totally different from my peers and I'm working hard toward it. Hopefully I get to find my dream job soon. Your videos are very inspiring as always, thank you for your advice and words of encouragement. Please keep in touch and please take care, God bless. ❤️
Hi Zac, I truly understand. The great thing is that you have spent this time preparing for your future. The door that has just closed behind you will open many doors of opportunity ahead for you!!! So exciting!
I just feel it's inappropriate for you to call her grandma she's not your grandma even though she's over 80 how about some respect
Ursula, I think he meant it out of respect.
Sandra you are so right in this! I have experienced many closed doors in my long life and yet looking back you see it was time to keep “moving on” What a gift this life is 😊🙏🌻💜🙃👏👏👏
It truly is!!
Dearest Sandra this message today is uplifting when one feels down and stuck.Thank you 🥰😘
Thanks so much
Good morning from Ontario Canada, you hit the nail on the head in todays message, my son is 30 and went to university and is still trying to find the right door or window, he must listen to this message , thank you Sandra, you are such a blessing, and what a great reference to Alexander Graham Bell who was a Scotsman and emigrated to Canada, i keep telling my son never give up, thank you again❤️❤️❤️❤️🇨🇦🇨🇦🇺🇸❤️🙏🙏
My daughter is 28 and still searching for her path. I know exactly what you mean. We must set a good example and always be positive for them! Always tell them we are proud of their accomplishments and the path will soon be clear.
It’s so hard for this generation.
Keep telling him!!!
@@lifewithsandrahart I will Sandra he is all I have and I am always so proud of him, he took musical theatre that’s his passion and dream, I love and support him, it’s a touch field with plenty of doors to open❤️🇨🇦🙏🙏🥂💐sending love and hugs
In still experiencing closed doors....I'm 62 yrs old...have been divorced for 18 yrs and raised my three boys on my own, now they're all grown up...I'm still alone, hanging on to the Lord. 🙏❣
Slowly beginning my day with the rhythms of starting the coffee maker and thinking about what the day has in store for me. No better way than hearing the soft and steady tone of your voice and the wisdom you chose to share with us this day. Moving forward with gratitude.
THIS, MY DEAR ONE,
SHOULD GO VIRAL.👍
Thank you for saying that
very true....when one door is close, there are other that open up for you....We must trust God always. He is in control.....blessings...............ILY..................MINDY
Thanks Mindy
Thank you Sandra. Your inspiring message was exactly what I needed to hear tonight just as I am about to try to sleep. I have spent too many sleepless nights staring at that closed door and now you have helped me to see that I can perhaps begin to dream about the possibility of a new and different life if I look away from the closed door and toward the open one. That feels hopeful. That feels possible. Thank you so much.
You are my new cheer leader! I am 75 and divorced. I appreciate all your insight and encouragement. I watch you daily.
Hi Sandra thank you for sharing with us when the door closed open the window Sandra I'm a single parent I'm 51 years of age I'm going through a lot but I always say this to myself there's no way I'm going to give up it is have little ups and down but I just rise up and dust myself out and keep going whenever I go on to your RUclips video and I see you speaking your videos inspire me thank you so much you give me Faith to go on and you also give me courage in growing as a child I grew up with the elderly I always believe in having respect for them and I love taking care of them and today I am a caregiver I care for the elderly it's such a blessing to be around them thank you so much my dear Sandra stay as blessed as you are and continue doing what you are doing to inspire others bye Sandra I love you 🖤💜💙💚💛🧡🦜🦜🦜🦜🍀🌵🌳🌳🌲🌱🌿🌴🌟🌟⭐⭐⭐🥝🍐🍎🍍🥭🍊🍑🍉🍒🍓🍉🍒🍓💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🧝🦜🦜🦜🦜🦜🦜🦜🦜🦜🦜🦜🦜
I am comforted to know I’m not only o e to photograph doors. I love the large beautiful doors in South America. I love the small beautiful garden yards in Europe. I have had many doors close and many new ones open with opportunities I never dreamed of. I’m Thankful for the opportunities I had in my life. This is a great video. Hugs to you and Arthur.
Oh Sandra I SO needed to hear this message from you tonight. You are a real inspiration. A beautiful lady you are. I listen to every talk I can by you. You are absolutely beautiful inside and outside. This has become such a cliche, but I mean it from my heart ❤️ you DO by the way look 40 yrs young. You are amazing. Thank you so much for the way you uplift ones spirit .Blessings to you always ❤️
You are an inspiration! Those who know you personally and have you in their lives are very lucky people. You're a rare gem in this world.
Keep spreading your wisdom like this for many years to come. The world needs it.
another outstanding video from our beautiful Sandra
Thank you
I love you Sandra Hart♥️
Hi Sandra. I just started watching your channel recently and I am so inspired by your wisdom and guidance!! I am 27 years old and both my grandmothers died when I was a very young child. Your voice is so genuine and loving. It feels like I am hearing my grandmothers advice. Thank you so much for everything you do!
Thank you my dear Sandra blessings
Thanks so much
Wow! So much wisdom to learn in less than 10 minutes. Absolutely amazing. I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes because I am so happy and grateful that I had the opportunity to hear this. Thank you so much! This is exactly what I needed to hear at this point in my life when I am so in need of encouragement. This is beyond encouraging.
I know this is a long reply, but I just had to let you know how much I appreciate this message. And you presented it in such a beautiful way. Thank you. God bless you.
Thanks so much and blessings your way!
What a beautiful message of encouragement, thank you Sandra. You are such an amazing lady and I love to watch and listen to you. You have such a gentle spirit and it shines through in all your videos. Thank you for being there for us. Lots of love 💖
Thank you Sandra for making this video. I am currently facing a challenge in my workplace that I felt it is impossible to resolved. The situation led me feeling disappointed and disheartened. However, I decided I am going to quit. Not that I am a quitter, but I needed that breakthrough to heal and re-gain the value within myself. This video has given me strength. Thank you.
Sandra, your charming talks are so very inspiring. Thank you. 💖
Very true. And sometimes the door closing is the biggest blessing which redirects you from a bad situation into a good one (even though you might not see it in that moment)
Sandra This is very true! I have found along the way in life that when a door closes another door opens and so it is in life we just have to have faith in what will be will be. Thank You for sharing your wisdom and positivity with us. I also went back to reinventing myself and realised up here on the North Coast available jobs are all mainly medical jobs and whilst I cannot do that I can help. So I am now a Trained Disability support worker, my teacher mentioned to me that I had such determination more than any of the other students and focus that I was bound to succeed and so its the little things in life that mean a lot don't you think?
A spirited sunshine morning to you Sandra 🌄 A wonderful discussion about patience & perseverance . During these times of uncertainty ( there's many issues & events that are unnerving, to say the least) we need to remind ourselves " If at first you don't succeed, try, try again" and believe our efforts lead to goals & success! " Each day, one day at a time !! Kudos to you Sandra 🌸 🌺
Thanks Laura
I’m so glad I found you! So much Iove to you!
Love your way
I believe doors closed for a reason. No matter how upset I have gotten, over time I have been shown the reason it closed. It’s taken years to figure this out. So glad I found you on RUclips
I am grateful for you 🤗
Cheryl, thanks for sharing
Thank you for your kind words. They help me so much.
You are gorgeous for being in your 80s. Stay blessed my dear.
Hi dear Sandra it is always a pleasure to watch your videos. As you rightly said our first reaction when the door shuts is one of inaction because of the fear of charting a new course. But in my experience this changed when instead of getting dejected I started thinking calmly and resolutely looking for a widow to open. When we decide to overcome the failure another door definitely opens. It happened in my experience. Thank you and lots of love for your valuable guidance 💕💕
Dear Sandra, thank you for sharing. I so needed to be reminded to move on! I've been staring angrily at closed doors in my life and forgot to live. Thank you once again lots of love to you & family 💖
Rachael, thanks so much.
Awww Good morning pretty lady 🙏 thank you so much God bless 💕💞💓
Thanks Deborah
You have no idea how much your words contribute to my healing. I'm walking through new doors 💕
I hope you have a wonderful day and thank you.
Dear Sandra, you are such an amazing inspiration, I wish more young people saw this video. xxx
Thank you Sandra for your words of encouragement and wisdom.I love every one of your videos.Bless you for being a ray of sunshine.
Love you Sandra keep helping your wonderful and your helping me and so many others prayers!
Dear Sandra, allow me to share my joy in finding an following your vlog:
Sandra going back to the years 1965 an unto 1973 , Nr Ireland
I always tuned into the television presentation (*Romper Room)
For my children to be glued to the screen.
And here I am now a senior, so loving your wonderful , personal wisdoms
You are my "heroine "
My family immigrated to Canada 1982. How the years have fallen away,🕊
Mary Canada 🇨🇦
Mary, I’m so happy you have been with me ALL these years!!! Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts today and being so supportive.
Yes, life is full of surprises. Thank you..
This made me feel soo good .❤ Thank you Sandra 💖
Thank you for your inspiring and encouraging words. Whoever first said, “With age, cones wisdom”,- they were correct ❤️ thank you for sharing your wisdom!
my mom passed away when i was 8 years old now iam 23 , so i'm really happy to find someone like you who give me this advice because there is no one who will told me this ,thank you so much I wish you good health and long life love you
Thanks and welcome!
I trust that the Lord has my path laid out for me - closed doors and open windows and all. It is exactly where I should be. Blessings to you. ♥ Elle
So true. Thanks so much Elle. Have a beautiful and open week! 💕Sandra
Thank you Sandra. I needed to hear this. My marriage of 40 years is over and I have been a mess. I need to open that door and step out. God bless. 🥰
Hello Sandra, just a few words to express how grateful I feel for this video. I felt you were talking straight to me, I am a Spanish woman going through a lot and you are just beautiful and so are your messages. I'll be looking forward to watching next video. Lots of love💐
I’m so happy you enjoyed this. Best of luck to you.
Tuesdays are my slump day but they sure get better after watching your video. Thanks is not enough. 👏🤗
Thanks Charlene
Such a lovely video from a beautiful friend 🌹thank you so, very much for sharing your incredible experiences with the world. ❤
Thanks for watching
In order to love where you are, you cannot hate the door that's been slammed in your face- I love that thought!
True!
YOU SAID, DO NOT STAND FROZEN....THANK YOU! YOU GET TIRED OF TRYING YOU FREEZE IN PLACE, OR YOU ARE AFRAID SO YOU FREEZE IN PLACE. THANK YOU, YOUR WORDS ARE VERY HELPFUL ALWAYS.
Thank you
Thank you Sandra 💕 I loved the illustration of the doors 🚪 when some close , there is another door of opportunity opening 😀🚪
I felt like you were speaking directly to me. I have been stuck for two years since my husband was murdered two years ago and I lost everything and have been unable to move on or know what direction to even go in because the doors have just been closed in my face no matter how hard I tried
Thank you for sharing your (life)journey with us. Your soothing voice and wise words bring peace to so many souls. Wishing you all the best!
Oh my gosh. I just found your channel and just what I needed in this time of my life. I'm 69 husband is 83. Things aren't what I thought they would be at this point in my life. I'm gonna open the door and get on with my life and believe it will be alright! Thank you so much for your wisdom.
It feels like this video was just made for me as I was feeling drained out and discouraged for having doors closed at me over and over again in my job search. I need to be financially independent and cried my eyes out just yesterday for missing out on an opportunity, but I realized it's just a matter of time and that maybe there are better opportunities for me. Yes, we should always be optimistic towards life and work towards our goal patiently no matter what the situation is and there's always a door open for us. Thank you so much Sandra. So so glad that I found you. God bless you.
Good luck!
Sandra, you have so much wisdom that you share. Each door is a new opportunity, good or bad it all is part of our journey and every once in awhile the golden door opens and the dancing is amazing. Thank you so much.
Lol!!True!
So grateful to you too, Sandra! -xoxo
Wonderful words of wisdom! Perfect timing, thank you
Sandra, you are so right. When a door closes we need to continue our path towards a new door. Thanks a lot for your words of courage for all of us.
Thank you so much for your encouraging words. Greetings from Guatemala.
Sandra, you look especially lovely today. Beautiful outfit! I love your statement: “We are entrepreneurs of ourselves.” Thanks!When my college, where I’d taught almost 40 years, closed, I thought I’d die. But there have been blessings in retirement, like spending time with my grandkids & NOT grading papers all of the time! Also, as I’ve been decluttering books (I have thousands), I’ve kept your book. Such a compelling story of your amazing life! Blessings to you & yours!
Yes thank you ..have a Wonderful day.
You are most welcome!
You really are very smart lady and wonderful human being. ❤️🙂💐💐
This is exactly the pep talk I need right now! Thank you so much! 😊❤️
Thank you for sharing. Blessings to you and your family.
Love you Sandra. Thank you,
Love you!
Hola me encanta su forma de pensar y su vitalidad como persona. Gratitud por sus maravillosos consejos.un saludo desde Londres un fuerte abrazo.
Thanks so much
Thanx Sandra for those wise words of inspiration.
Thank you, Sandra❤
What a wonderful start over message, thank you so much Sandra! Love 😗
I love the notion of taking pictures of a specific object along your travels and the masterful way you wove the door metaphor through your words. Thank you.
Thanks Peg.
You have an artistry of weaving a wonderful, yet beautiful tapestry of each of our own unique patterns shaped one's life experiences.
Thanks Eileen.
Dear Sandra, thank you for all your kind, caring and full of love words. I m listening to you every week from Norway. And you always make my day more happy!
Sorry asking, but how are your dear Arthur?
Bless you,Sandra
He is doing as well as he can. Thanks for asking.
Thank you💐💐🌈🙏
I’m so touched. I’m having down days these days and I’m really glad that I saw this video
Dear Sandra
Thanks for your life saving advice. I am deeply grateful for your kindness and support
I love having you here
I bet that almost 30 year old young man thanks his lucky stars to having run into you. You always give the best advice and encouragement. I am constantly looking at the closed chapters of my life and my new direction isn't exactly the one I'd have chosen on my own. I am trying to live the rest of my life the best way possible with my beloved husband. I feel like we are in a slump and I am trying to find the enthusiasm I had when I was young and didn't worry at all about the future. This video is very helpful. Thank you my friend.
Patsy, thanks so much for sharing your thoughts today
Dear Sandra, thank you so much for your wisdom, for your light, you are so wonderful woman.
Thank you
Thank you Sandra, this was great! I think it is hard for our younger people these days.
I think a lot of it boils down to greed, in our world today, it seems like there’s so much competition.
My grandson ( just graduated last month)said to me the other day,” I’m not sure what I’m going to do,I think I need to take some time and figure it out.”
We talked about cars, and how he would like to get one ,and how he would keep it on the road. I mentioned a mechanics course, and he seem interested in that, & I said no matter what the future holds, if you drive a car, it will always need to be maintained.
We are so proud of him, I can’t believe how fast time goes.
All the best, to the young man you spoke with, things will improve,keep moving forward my dear, time is on your side⏰🇬🇧🇨🇦🐾🐾🐾M
When One door close another opens.Your attitudes towards the close door is important ,Thank you ❤
Really truly so!
Thank you Sandra. I needed that! Hard times. 😢🌻
Thanks Julie.
Dance to the rhythm of the new opportunities opening up for you... What a wonderful way of starting a new. Thanks for the advice
Great message, Sandra, you are doing a wonderful thing (sending your encouraging messages to people) / thank you, THANK YOU!
I am going to be 60 this year and have resisted doing anything because I'm sort of frozen in overwhelm. Thank you for this beautiful and timely video.
Thanks Sylvia
I'm soo grateful for this lesson ❤️❤️❤️ I'm going through a tough time but I have opened the windows 🙏🙏
Thank you, Sandra. I really needed this message today! Linda
Good Morning Beautiful!! 🦋 Doors are so interesting. I love taking photos. 🌺
Thanks so much
I'm just so happy & grateful to see this kind of content from a beautiful lady. Now, I want to consider you as my grandma that is full of wisdom. So excited to binge watch your vlogs starting today & apply those in my life. Love, Charm from 🇵🇭♥️
Thank you Sandra, I love your very sound advice.
Hello Sandra.. I just discovered you this morning never seen your videos but I have seen a couple of them just today and I love what you have to give thank you. you still look amazing!!
Great message! There is always an open window! Keep moving for the better. My grandmother said this a lot to all of us!
Thank you!
Thank you for your insightful and encouraging words Sandra. x
Thank you
This is beautiful timing! One door just closed for me and I am contemplating your words how profound.... yes, tomorrow a new day and I will open a new door for myself one where I am healed and joyful again.
Morristown NJ
Thank you😊🌸. Love the clarity and weight of insight and wisdom in your words. Needed to hear this❤️.
Powerful!! Thank you for this message
Sandra, You are an Angel with a message I needed to hear again! Thank you for speaking this truth! Grateful you are here🙏🏻💕