why I'm spending intentional time alone & my pre raphaelite watercolour painting
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- An intimate look at why I've been spending some intentional time alone, hibernating. I'm not lonely and having no friends around is okay. Looking back into my past, realising I'm an introvert and hibernating in my art studio coccon. I've been watercolour painting, my own version of the Pre Raphaelite painting of Lady Godiva (by John Collier) and finding all sorts of magical gifts and insights from this intentional time alone. I'm also looking back at my early influences and inspirations and finding some treasures buried from my past. Thank you so much for keeping me company on this wild ride called life! Try to keep your lights shining bright out there! Love you all to bits, Wendy. Xx
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I will be 76 in a few weeks and can genuinely say, despite some minor infirmities, very modest financial circumstances, and a wee bit of social isolation, I am happier and more at peace within myself than I have ever been. My life is my own now, my time is my own, my spirit is strong, there is gratitude in every day, and I am free at last to just be me.
When I was in my early 20s (I’m 60 now), I was seeing an acupuncturist for some digestive issues, and I said to her one day after a treatment, “what are you doing for the holidays?”. She said “I live a very contemplative life so I will probably just spend the holidays alone in quiet reflection“. At the time I thought “what is she talking about? Who wants to spend their holiday in quiet reflection?“ Lol. The mind of a 20 year old I guess. Now that I am 60, I completely understand what she was saying. I now live a very contemplative lifestyle where I spend a good portion of my time alone in quiet reflection, connecting with nature, meditating, doing yoga, doing art, etc. I totally get it now. There is so much value in finding that deeper connection to self and in my opinion that can only be done alone. And I also want to echo what other people said in the comments…You are such a calming and positive presence. I look forward to every time you release a new video. It makes my day.
Thank you so much Megan and yes, I completely feel the same!! xxx
Beautiful
Hi Megan,
A 61y older here. Oh how I reflect and reflect and reflect.
I'm in my early '60s, and used to host Christmas every year for my kids even after the divorce. Then one of my son's married an absolute psychopathic narcissist, it is literally torn the family apart. My husband and I have been dealing with serious illnesses and I absolutely refused to have anybody in my life like that I don't care who they are! I now have a very small holiday with my other son and his family. I still like to put out some decorations just because I enjoy them. Regardless if anybody's here. I love peace and quiet.
@@VM-123 That must’ve been difficult to have your family torn apart like that. I’m sorry you went through that. I’ve had quite a bit of family drama in the past as well so I can relate to what you’ve gone through. Life is too short to allow other people to negatively impact your life. I’m all for Peace and quiet and no drama.
As I have got older, a phrase the resonated with me is, “ I love the person I have become, because I fought so hard to become her” I hope that this resonates with you xxx
... and get back to that girl I was with all my dreams and aspirations I had before everything else came inbetween (64 yrs. old now) now creating, enjoying everything around me and loving myself... There's a wonderful difference between living in the moment and running threw a chaotically busy life... 🏃♀️
Love and Gratitude 💛 🧘♀️💛
As a child I was contemplative, creative and intuitive. Family, friends and school painted this as undesirable. She is a quiet girl who needs to learn to express herself and be more confident. This external expectation lead to years of self abuse and addiction in order to be someone else. It was only in my late fourties’ I was courageous (heart)enough to reclaim the child of the universe I am and my special place in it. I so appreciate people speaking on topics like this.
Be still and know that I am.❤️
Well done !!!
I always feel so refreshed and rejuvenated after watching your videos. Just a simple calming down and listening, watching you arting, or just free spirit dancing. It makes the rest of the world slow down and be still, just for a little while.
much loves to you Sandra xxxx appreciate your company every week xxxxxx
Yes!!! ✨
All of this 💜 Being post menopausal (finally at 57!) has been a wonderful gift most of the time. I have become much more protective of my person. I keep practicing living from a place of rest and just being. It gets easier the more I practice. Thanks so much for your gift of vulnerability, beautiful art, and peaceful, pleasant prose💚💜💚💜
I love love love your Godiva 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and wisdom. I am coming up in my 70th birthday, not real excited about it, however I have definitely noticed a change in the past few years for the good. It’s about learning and truly appreciating the little things in life. I have also recently rediscovered some artistic gifts in myself that have long been stuffed away and it has given me joy.
This is a video that can be watched over and over to remind ourselves to have private time. Thank you for all your inspiring videos. ❤️🌿⚘️🌿😊
It’s so fun to see your older art! How true Holly Hobby is even over 40 years later 😍. I think I will have an extra good day…
I am 63 now but had serious issues so went through menopause before 30 and couldn’t have children. Each of our lives hand us opportunities to grow and to grow in kindness , compassion and love. Then, we can lift others up! I’d lost my sister in a car accident at 20 so I truly believe that’s when I understood that so much isn’t worth worrying about and it separated me from so many people my age on a deep level. I still enjoyed them but so many times I just stayed home and enjoyed it! I felt balanced at 30.
My mother didn’t fare well. She began drinking, left my father and after I had helped her get an education she lost her job and suddenly moved in with me!!
I just didn’t have the strength to tell her she should move in with her mother (I lived next to) because she was such a negative and draining person for me. I always had to “take care of her”. I.e. She was turning to me with her sadness that I couldn’t give her grandchildren days after my surgery while I was still in hospital.
Well, I just wanted younger people to listen to that inner voice and do what you know is right,
My mother was a malignant covert narcissist. I’d never heard that term until 10 years ago in counseling!!
Long story but at 52 I’d moved and bought her house , redid everything spending all my savings. I’d had 3 back surgeries and knew I couldn’t teach much longer. I started to question her when she refused to sign over the house (I’d paid her for it along with complete renovation)
During one of her outbursts (my brother and his wife had moved in) I was kicked out and told police would be called if I returned before they wanted me. I’d found out some things about my mother and had just realized she had been stealing money from me! I gave her everything?! I bought her cars, paid bills, insurance, etc
It confused and crushed me!and gave her cash!!
Well….here’s the GREAT NEWS!!! I didn’t go back!
I listened and knew that I had only a spark inside. If I went back under that I would lose myself.
If I left I’d have myself!! I had no friends, $200 and 23 days until paid. I’m doing GREAT! It’s an unbelievable story that began as I said a prayer when backing out of the driveway.
She and my brother had been lying about me (mother had for years and did all the communication). If I called she’d make sure she could hear everything and would cut my visit off. It’s so weird and so sad that she spent her energy on controlling everything and looking good for everyone and getting attention very sly…like she was always a victim
I was offered places to stay with others asking ME what was going on…
I’m now married to a man I’d gone to HS with but hadn’t seen since college. He is the kindest and most sensitive person I’ve known! He was the one who had been through pain and knew I was very naïve. He protected me. We married when I was 54 and had counseling. My principal was absolutely wonderful to me! He was only there 3 years. Exactly time I needed him! I retired 4 years ago. We saved and bought our first home. He couldn’t have children either but we are the proud parents of 2 fur babies…
Mother signed the house over to my brothers son. She sold all my things or gave them away when she moved to live with a friend after my brother left her alone. She couldn’t pay her bills.
I didn’t move back in. I felt very sad for her.
It WAS traumatic for me. I don’t want to downplay that aspect. She even called police and said I’d stolen some rings and watch??? The detective came to school (she said she didn’t know where else he could find me. She knew.). He saw truth. He said she was either punishing me or trying to scare me into returning to live with her.
See??? I’d never been in trouble but I couldn’t believe that this detective was HELPING me understand it better!!
I’m just trying to help someone from going against that strong inner knowledge.
Or, if and when things in life aren’t going well just keep doing the right things and I promise it will be returned.
I believe in God. I do believe He guided everyone and everything after I left.
Boy, my light is SHINING BRIGHTLY now!!
You are right, Wendy. ALWAYS put out as much kindness and love.
Take care of YOURSELF. You can always put more out but it’s relative to how well your soul is shining.
Be true to who you know you are
Hugs across the miles!!!
Honey, you really do bring so much peace, love and serenity to others throughout the world by your videos!
I have rewatched many times!!
Love and light
Crazy timeliness of this. I'm heading out for 3 days on my own to rest and recharge with book, crochet, and notebook and pencils. Looking forward to spending time quietly after an intense few weeks (months?) to sit and reflect, listen, ruminate, treat and explore. I used to this regularly whilst doing PhD but haven't for a few years, thinking I didn't have the excuse now. Watching you I've realised, I dont need an 'excuse', I am the reason! And that is enough!
Thank you for sharing so much of yourself so honestly and encouraging me to take care of myself better. (I have Fibromyalgia and struggle to give myself permission to rest.) To make what I need a priority and feel guilty about it or think I'm being selfish in doing so is a daily challenge. Even having the space to be honest here is helpful and cathartic. It's bizarre that, in the nasty place of Internet World, you have created a soft place for me to fall. Thank you.
I love your term “Multitasking MADNESS” I recently retired, post pandemic, from teaching High School Choir (😮talk about multitasking!) At first I found the quietness of the pandemic sad and lonely. As it wore on I began finding my own voice and pace through refreshing slower outlets, painting, gardening, bike riding, baking even house keeping etc. Now I find being alone a needed refreshing release. ❤
So beautifully done, fabulous artistry-so important to know we already always have what we need within 💕
thanks Jill! xxxxx appreciate this xxx
What a beautiful sweet person you are Wendy. I love spending time with you.❤❤❤❤❤
I love your outlook Wendy. As someone on the other side of menopause I can tell you that deepening and assurance only gets richer. I think the key is not accept the worlds view of aging and as you always get quiet, get present and enjoy all the changes.
So happy that you've been able to drink from earth's energy and refresh during your quiet cup-filling time. Sounds like Grace, the fairy, has been whispering in your ear, and sharing secrets. Thank you for sharing with all of us, including the amazing tingling energy from your saucer!
Solitude and quiet time allow me to escape the noise and chaos, and re-ground and energise, becoming in sync with natural rhythms. If I can do this, my inner muse can be heard much more easily. Also, when my body and mind quiet, my confidence and strength seem to grow and I find my own grace. Like a perennial plant, after the bloom, I draw within, to spread my roots, drink deep, to grow and spread and bloom again.
Don't be afraid of things being in a pickle - many people adore pickles! Pickles add taste to our palates, and remind us of the bounty of the harvest long afterwards. And a creative pickle is the best kind, isn't it?
Thanks for showing yourself as the proud, naked Lady Godiva - we see only the truth and beauty of your spirit surrounded by a glorious halo of lovely hair. Perennial Grace.
Sending love and light to you and everyone else seeking quiet energy.
In general, this world doesn't understand the "introvert" and I think hence we question our value as one. Introverts are quite comfortable with (and need) time alone. Everything you said resonated with me and I have listened to this video over and over and will no doubt keep coming back to it. Thank you for sharing and your honesty.
Thank you Wendy. I concur regarding alone time. It feeds ones soul. I find it especially rewarding at this stage in my life.
The menopause has many suprising gifts as you say.
Yes there are times when one wants scream at the top of your lungs; but thankfully that passes, revealing a multitude of exciting realisations & inner freedoms only wisdom can afford us.
Im loving this stage of my life. Feeling more connected to the natural ebb-&-flow of life. All pretences fallen away along with the burden of wanting.
Oh Wendy, you are such an inspiration for us all. I always look forward to your videos. I enjoy listening to your calming voice playing in the background while I sit alone drawing and painting in my journals with my twinkling fairy lights on. And yes, you should display your prior artwork. Thanks so much for sharing your kind words of wisdom with us.
Love spending this half hour with you every week. Always delightful!
I think of menopause as ‘growing pains’ as we grow into our wisdom and magic as crones. We move into a deeper understanding and a freedom from so much - not just freedom from the physical (menstruation itself) but freedom from societal pressure to be a certain way or be doing a certain thing. It’s the best time of our lives.
I've never felt better than I do now....in my 60's and filled with creativeness more than I've ever had. I'm happy, content and enjoy life. Appreciating all the beauty life offers is what keeps me content and peaceful in the knowledge that life is a gift, create it....be happy with yourself and everything else will fall into place. Be true to yourself and enjoy the journey.
Thank you Wendy for the gentle calming blanket that you throw across the screen I had just finished gentle yoga stretches and meditation 🧘♀️ and I connected with my mobile there you were.. I love the Pre-Raphaelite movement impressionism John William Waterhouse and the unexpected Gipsey 🤭😋🥰 beautiful artwork from you Rick was from Bottom I remember loved him thanks for sharing 😊 menopause is another growth process but you said the rest sooooo beautifully thank you 💜💜
Aww, lovely,, and yes! I loved him in Bottom!!!! xxxx
Love love love this video sweet friend! I can so relate. My favorite alone time is in the early morning, when it’s so quiet, I can hear the birds chirping off the back patio and the coffee dripping! It’s also the time I spend praying for the world, friends and family…I love creative chaos! thank you for sending this sweet peaceful video! LUVnHUGZ from Rita Donnelly
Wendy, you must have been selected by divine energy to help so many people on their life journey. You speak so much about healing oneself and appreciating oneself etc
This is a very special gift you have, the way you approach this, your gentle voice and happy childlike face. What a lovely beautiful soul you are. Thank you and thank you to James too for his input in producing these beautiful helpful videos 🙂
Being an only child, I have always had alone time. And I always enjoyed it. Some people take it as being anti social, unpleasant or even not liking to be with people, however, alone time was always so good to me. I’ve always lived with my parents and grandmother, but I had my privacy having my own room. Then my parents divorced, then my grandmother passed away and then my mother went to a nursing home (where she passed away) and I’ve been living alone since 2018. I have plenty of alone time, because I am a bit of a hermit, I guess, and I don’t know anyone personally who shares my taste in art or crafts. So I guess I tend to prefer to be alone. Sometimes I miss being with people, but I don’t deal well with too much noise or loud conversations or going out at night.
During this time of living alone, I have learnt so much about myself, my limitations, my weaknesses and also my strong points and what I really like and what really makes me happy.
Menopause was a very easy transition in life for me, I felt no physical difficulties. But I find very upsetting that menopause is almost always referred to as a bad thing and as if a woman is no longer a “complete” woman. It’s a natural process that should be embraced with kindness towards ourselves.
Thanks for keeping me company. See you next week or on instagram 💙💛🖤💗❤️💜♥️🧡💚✨✨✨✨✨🌹🌹🌹🌹
1979 is the year when I was born, I allways get wild when I see that number. Very nice video
Right when I began the meno season, I took a workshop on the beauty of our "Second Spring". It was wonderful learning about the me I was growing into. Yes, there are some moments I don't like, i.e., the hot flashes and night sweats, but I love that I get to slow down and be more contemplative - going within and taking my time. Our first half of life was the time to go, go, go and do, do, do. But this time is the time to pause. I don't rush anymore. This season has brought lots of pain with it which actually forces me to slow down. I will be 60 next year and I now have the inner knowing and the intuitive abilities I never had before. Enjoy the season! It can be a beautiful time! Be blessed, C.
I love being alone…especially as I’ve gotten older….the last few years has been really refreshing to me…it has given me the opportunity to be where I love to be best…at home ….alone. It was never ever hard for me. I check out all weekend for the most part…..Going back into having to deal with people is the hardship 😒….Congratulations on the 100k subscribers. 😀
Oh my goodness I'm in tears from this video. I am fairly new to you, and it seems Serendipitous that I came across you at this particular time in my life, at age 52, Also feeling the magical Transition within myself, and Having literally just started To create for myself again After 25 years. Of course with 4 children My creativity has not gone to waste Through enabling creative experiences for them, Handcrafting Halloween costumes, Decorating birthday cakes, cooking meaningful meals, etc, But I truly can feel a shift within me- an inner tingling As if coming out of a dormant state. I am so thankful to have found Such a glorious being as yourself to share these times with!
I loved seeing some of your older work from your portfolio, it's kind of you to share them and the stories that went along with them. Really nice.😊🌺🌸
aww thanks Sarah, I felt a bit shy really!! xxx
Wendy ,I just found your refreshing channel,thank you,I love to just be still,in doing so is when everything becomes more clear,I'm in my 60s and love my life with kids grandkids husband and my pets,they all have a place in my life,and I'm very content when I'm alone with the quiet.with the children grown and having families of their own,and the granchilren grown as well,I really enjoy time with my husband ,as well as my alone time.Even as a child I knew how to be content with being alone.💜💜💜💜💜💜
You are a breath of fresh air! Thank you for your videos, I am 73 years old and really found menopause to be just a rite of passage. My Mother had an easy time thru her changes and so did I. Hormone changes for sure and becoming a bit more emotional but more human, if you like! ( I love it when you say that). Keep being yourself, it is wonderful to be in this stage of life, and just know we can do it with dignity and grace. And the best part ,we don't get to bother It anyone approves of our styles, as we are in a great chapter of our lives. Cheers
Such a wonderful soul. You're our inspiration. Much love! xoxo ~Lily!
hey Lily, xx thank you for keeping me company and also, it takes one to know one!! xxxxxxx
You are so right. I’m in exactly the same spot as you…struggling with hourly flushes, crying for no apparent reason, needing to have alone time yet also undergoing a rich spiritual awakening, seeing the world through new eyes, developing a sense of wonder that exceeds that of my youth…and yes, with a north eye on the impermanence of it all. …a reminder to appreciate the blessing of being given the chance to have this experience we call life. Yep. Crying now 🙄❤
Just started watching your channel. It is different from most. Your honesty and unguarded sharing are a breath of fresh air.
I live in the desert of California so today was 105 ° but I hear you about financial upset. At 73 I'm long ago done with menopause. Found it freeing. I will pay attention to my present while creating my art. Love your heart and thoughts.
As an only child I have always known the gift of being alone and what a necessary thing it is for my soul to grow and be content. Especially time with my nose in books, journaling or doing art. I'm now in a busy season of life with two small children which of course is such a blessing but leaving all that time and peace and quiet behind has been a challenge. I know though, that one day it will return and I will miss these days of being the centre of my babies' worlds. Much like the menopause, each season of life brings its own challenges and gifts and we must embrace them all as necessary on our journey. I'm not at that stage of life quite yet but I do know that growing old is such a privilege and I wish the menopause was framed more positively as the rite of passage that it is. Lovely video as always Wendy 😊
I can relate so much to it. People never can understand what I am doing alone, but there is so much to create, think, write and many things that I need time for where noone distracts me. It is the most benefit time I can think of for me, and I need that to have as much as possible.
Greetings from Austria, thank you for always inspiring me🌻💟
Years ago I watched a tv program talking to five notable women of the time who were either in their 59’s or older…one of the things all of them said was that they loved being in their 50’s. Most agreed it was because they’d come fully into themselves, and they could enjoy life. They were able to simply disregard the criticisms sent their way by others and do their own thing! This video and your last one are wonderful. Truly helpful and inspirational. Keep being you. 👏🌷
I was fortunate enough to study the Pre-Raphaelites with the O U…and I live in an area where we have so many galleries which show their paintings. 🎨🎨🎨🎨🎨 With regards to the menopause, women of our maturity 50+say, we’re considered Wise women and valued by the community/village, people would go to for help and of course, wise words. It’s so unfortunate that our society do not see us that way. That’s their loss.🥰🥰🥰
Wendy!! I've watched lots of your videos but I think this is my favorite. You are so wise. Why does our society scorn taking time for ourselves? Thank you so much for the reminder. In addition, I am so thankful for your very real discussions about menopause. It certainly is a transition - but not all bad. It really is a time for self-reflection and thoughts of "what's next?" Thank you for all you do. You are such a good soul.
I absolutely believe in the power of rest , unplugging from technology, staying quiet for a bit. Sometimes I do this following the completion of an all - consuming single painting or group art project. I sometimes close out the world and noise in the process of painting. Without giving myself these periods of solitude , I will lose inspiration , energy. We need balance or we will surely topple over and lose our way.
Thanks for being my "virtual big sister, " Wendy! I'm in the midst of all the joys and challenges of raising little kids and your gentle nurturing energy gives me lots of perspective! 💖
Week after week you continue to share such amazing and comforting words of wisdom. Thank you for this little corner of the Internet that is like a warm blanket especially during difficult times. Thank you dear Wendy. Wishing you the best 💕🙏🏻✨
This video had touched me deeply. I'll soon be 62, learning to live alone after losing my husband of 38years. The loneliness is overwhelming at times but I'm learning slowly to enjoy being with just myself. Thank you, Wendy. This video has brought me such comfort and for that I'm so grateful to you. Bless you. 💜 I WILL be watching this video over and over, of that I am sure.
Wendy does bring comfort and sage advice. I am sorry for your loss that must be so so hard
Sending you love and light ⭐
@@hannah3965 ❤️
Oh how I love this vlog ❤️. I am a 1975 baby, my Mother Goose's Nursery Rhymes is your Holly Hobby. I still pour over my well worn copy, gifted to me on my first birthday by my great grandmother, GG. It surely is a gift to grow old, as not everyone has the privilege. My dear husband passed away 1 year ago August 10 at the age of 56, far too soon for my loving soul to bear, but death took his physical body from me nonetheless. Live life as if you will move beyond this realm, because you will someday... Momento Mori. Thank you for your lovely inspiration as always Wendy. ❤️🙏🏼🦋
Because I work with people all day, I need alone time to decompress. Time in the garden, in nature, or crafting. I guess that makes me be a bit anti-social on my days off but I NEED that time by myself and to accomplish stuff. Isn't it fun to find things from the past to reminisce on, thanks for sharing your findings.
Nice to hear you give voice to the need of quality “lone time.” Actually, for me, it was the covid lockdown, that made me rearrange my home into a quiet bookish, lots of plants, coffee bar space. Now, I’m keeping it that way,
I see you have a beautiful art studio, lots of plants - what a wonderful space! And, all your art! I noticed you flipping through cards with inspirational quotes. Thats a great idea, too.
Love your thoughts about you yourself being a work in progress…I believe we all are. :) Instead of human beings, I like to think of people as human “becomings”. We are not static entities, but ones who change with every day lived, even every hour. No matter how old or young we may be, our stories are still being written - there is still time for change, discovery, creativity, and peaceful times of quietude to reflect….every moment a new page.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful videos with us - I always look forward to watching what you post.❤️🙏
Oooooo Wendy, I’m reading a book called “Wise Power” and it’s all about the power of menopause liberating to awaken authority, purpose and belonging........ It’s as though you just magically have the knowledge, isn’t it wonderful? Everything you’re describing is exactly what I’m reading about and I agree with you that it’s been highly hijacked as an awful thing but perhaps that’s deliberate to keep us from our natural organic growth into spiritual awareness and that beautiful inner wisdom. I loved seeing all your art history thank you for being so........beautifully, uniquely you 🌺✨✨✨
What a beautiful video Wendy. Inspiring,relaxing, intuitive, empathic. Take a breathe, slowdown. Loved your older work and your reflections on life. I went through surgical menopause at 27 which was tough, but finding the flow as now at the age where taking time for me, taking in nature,being grateful and slowing down and doing for me. Big hug from Ontario. Like visiting with a friend 🌟❤️🇨🇦🇬🇧💐🌻
Wendy, you speak very near to what is in my heart. Although I do enjoy the company of others, I choose to live alone in a rural location surrounded by the forest. For me, being here is like having a treasured gift every day. I call it DeerHaven because on any given day I usually see more deer than I do people. The first week I was living here I watched a doe give birth not 20 feet from my kitchen window.
Thanks for sharing!! how ultimately special, love this so much xxxxx
Hello Wendy , don't ever feel the need to "talk" to us at any time , Self Care is so important and just know that what ever You decide to share with us seems to always hit the nail on the head as it were ... You teach us all to care for Our selves ..the World needs more of us to do that ..Lots of love to You and James !! When I worked in a Witch Supply shop one of the things I heard shifted my World " Out of Chaos comes Creation" I adore that book about Pre Raphaelite ...one of my fave periods !! I also think that Your Indian door hanging that You put up across the L shape has helped with Your Feng Shui, I watched a video with Denise Linn who has written a few books on the subject... ""the only thing to remember is IF IT FEELS GOOD GREAT , if not let it go" I always feel that Your paintings are ALL Self Portraits ..they capture different Parts of You! I love that Painting and the position of Her ..Your Studio feels so Magical ! Love Rik Mayal too ! Astrologially speaking there are lots of Planets and Astroids that are in Retrograde at the moment so a lot of that energy has to do with Re-flection on How We are in this World , feels like a real Re-nnaisence ...perfect timing really!! Blessings to You and thanks again for sharing Your Little Sweet corner of the World! x ps I also learnt when working in the Witchy shop that Our Crone time is all about holding in the Wiseblood instead of releasing our Power each MOONth ...and now Being a Crone for the last few Years I totally get it , it also has increased My Intuition and Creativity! (OH MY GODDESS as I finished writing about Intuition YOU SAID the same thing HAHAHA...it proves WE ARE ALL CONNECTED and the UNIVERSE is always listening hahaa )
I’m so very grateful to have found your channel. I must admit I’ve only watched two of your videos so far, but intend on catching up throughout the week and onward. Both videos have had in me tears, but in a happy way; I feel seen and understood.
Thank you for sharing your journey online!
You are making a difference and I’m so very appreciative.
Sending a heartfelt thank you from Canada. ❤️
Your videos are so inspiring to me.. I’m a 27 year old mom of two who homeschools in Florida and works part time at nights … I used to do a lot of these things when I was younger.. as my children are getting older .. 2 and 5 I’m finding more time for my own projects for creative flow
States along side my children ❤
Such a beautiful video … it made me cry … your wisdom helps me shine bright even during those tougher times. Your videos are like art in their own right … a collage or tapestry of life created by you about you. And, for the outsider it’s like looking at a painting and glimpsing different things interpreted differently by different people. Thank you for sharing with us all on RUclips you’ve certainly had a positive impact on my life and I appreciate every video you share.
I loved seeing your artwork from years ago! It's fun to look back and see how far we've come, isn't it. I recently started reading a lot more and turning off the TV. Sometimes I think we need to shut out the world and just spend time with ourselves. :)
How nice to greet you! Since I see your videos I feel more inspired, your work is very beautiful and I love your look and the way you dress! You seem to me a person with a special sensitivity, spiritual beauty and a free soul! Your atelier is beautiful, as is your city over there in the UK. I am 50 years old and I am going through an existential crisis of middle age (somewhat late) in which I am rethinking everything and how I have lived until now. Thank you for joining me in these moments and keep it up. A loving hug from Peru
I could almost bet you remember Simon in the land of chalk drawings!
You reminded me of Simon today!
Though your pictures didn’t move, you definitely brought them to life today!
Thank you so much for sharing💮💮💮
It must be so lovely to live somewhere where you can find some peace. Where I live is constant noise. Even when I go to a lake to find peace, someone comes there with a loud boat, or a loud radio, or screaming and laughing, or using a chainsaw. It’s horrible for my mental health, but I’m currently powerless to change it. I can’t even escape to places you’d think you’d find no other people because people show up everywhere.
I have just discovered noise-cancelling headphones. And they work. Brilliant!
@@jeanbailey1045 I’ve tried them, but I can’t keep them on long because they hurt my ears a lot. I get maybe an hour before they become too painful. I can’t wear ear buds, either. I’ve tried several brands of both. 😞
I've learnt something new today. So that's where Peeping Tom came from!!!
When I was younger, my nan always warned us, to cross the road past a certain house because there was a peeping Tom in there.
I didn't have a clue what she was talking about🤣
I was a david cassidy fan, big time. But one day I found myself outside a studio door waiting for Paul Daniels to come out?.. anyway, he did after his show, and gave me a kiss..... I think from that day on, everything just went downhill..🤣🤣
lovely video... reminding me of funny things..💕
Yess!!!! such a great story, thank you!!! xxxxx
THIS! What a wonderful video! I relate to so much in this video.
I had so much Hollie Hobbie stuff in 1979! My parents went to Scotland and brought me back, a picture for my wall, a hairbrush and mirror, a jewellery box with jewellery, etc. I loved her.
I met an old Art College friend yesterday, we hadn't met in 15 years... and we reminisced about our time together then, in '94, '95. And we talked of the menopause! There is no escaping it ☺️, but it's a part of life... but hey!, now I don't need to wash my hair every day as when I as younger 😆 menopause gave me non greasy hair! 👏
I'm not sure if you noticed, your clothes mirror/reflect the Lady Godiva painting. It's stunning.
I've only discovered your channel in the last week or so... definitely the universe delivers what we need.
Have a lovely week. 💕
I’m so greatful for you. As a quite spiritual artist myself, I relate to you so deeply and just from a screen. I appreciate all you do. Thank you for sharing bits of yourself and your art with us ❤
Wow, you have hit 100k subs on here. I've watched you for two years, congratulations. I know you do much more than RUclips but it's quite an accomplishment!
Take care.
❤️🍀🤗
This video just made me feel so relaxed. It showed up at the right time. Thank you for that. Friday and Saturday just had so much negative energy coming at me. What do you suggest for the ever looming energy of some people in my life? They have such negative energy. Also you are right about the magical gifts the menopause can give. I am 66 and I feel more confident and relaxed with myself more than ever. Some people may be taken back by it, but it just has a way of giving you more freedom to fly, if you will. I love the new me. 😍 Love your beautiful artwork always. Congratulations on your upcoming exhibition. 👏 🌻💜🦜🥰
The menopause hit me and I felt so different, fatigue, sweats, but now I've come to actually like that it's bought be wisdom, forced me to stop when I'm fatigued, the no patience made me says no to things I don't wish to do anymore, I've evolved spiritually again too, done alot of healingx
Wow Wendy you have 100K subscribers. Just shows what the world really needs
I love your Wendy waffles so much. You keep me company in a delightful way.
I’m discovering myself as I’m 47 year old woman and more time for myself.I found your videos and it been a wonderful journey having the insight to what may lay ahead of me ,I hope all goes well with your art-exhibition watching on from Tasmania Australia.
It is SUCH A PLEASURE to receive your vlogs!... dear, DEAR Wendy... and no pression!... please!you don't have to post something just because it is the previous day. We love you and we can understand that you need to be quiet, and alone to recharge and to listen to your depth..... This is what we like to hear from you... you are a beautiful sister for so many of us...😘
I liked your story about Lady Godiva. I had forgotten the story. Your light is shining bright this week! Love from NZ.
Dear Sweet Wendy: Congrats on 100,000 subscribers!!! Thanks for sharing your interesting life and beautiful art.🌻
I need time alone. I can relate. Some people are like dynamos, they are charged by other people. I'm an emitter and definitely get worn down by other people. I've really enjoyed spending time with you today. I really appreciate the way that you look to yourself and are aware of yourself. I don't do much of that in my life and you are a bit of an inspiration in that respect. xx
when I want to do any arts and crafts which I love and sell I aways come to your videos because you make me get my creativity out of me in a very good way and I want to thank you for that from the bottom of my heart ...I want to do arts and crafts but it gets stuck inside me and you and your lovely otherhalf and videos release the creativity out of me xx
I used to love my alone time... now I have far too much of it and it's not something I treasure anymore. My husband of 42 years was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer on Father's Day and passed just three weeks later. My daughter is married and has a home of her own of course so I cherish our time together, but being alone, especially in the evenings when I used to share it with him is so hard now. I've been trying to keep my mind and hands busy but it's difficult. I hope one day to return to making art and doing my RUclips videos... sorry, your subject today really made me emotional and I must stop feeling sorry for myself. Anyway, enjoy your alone time and be thankful you can return again to the company of your loved one afterwards.
My dear Victoria?, it makes me feel sad, to read about the loss of your husband. I lost my son 2 years ago - I would like so much to spent my time with him. In the first months after his death it helped me, to write a diary like letters to him. I hope, you will go onn with your grief and then., one day, little by little, sieh more light again and find the power to create. I wish you all the best and think of you
So true! Beautiful things are happening in the ménopause process; feeling more confident in attending to my needs inside and out. More connected to my spiritual self in a way ❤️🙏. Thanks for this Nice talk xx
Oh Wendy, I am at one with you and I love your approach to life... meditation is my quiet time too and we are human beings and not doings after all.... keep doing what you are doing, you are my joy 🥰
Thank you so much, Wendy! This was just what I needed today. Sending you lots of love 💜💜💜
I have always loved that bit of history and folklaw . I also am drawn to that painting. Many artists are moved by such similar things . The creative spirit. Thank you so much for sharing.
Hi 👋how are you doing?
Thanks wendy for the insight and grace you show in working through this journey of ours. I surely appreciate you sharing with us.
Thank you for the company as well…. Shinning bright!
Sometimes my cluttered soul is a cluttered life. So what help me to reset is to accomplish a couple things off of my to do list that have been built up for a long time. Some days that I dont feel like adulting, I just listen to my body and rest even if it’s just for a few minutes
I know exactly what you mean Isabelle xxx
Sacred giggles. I love it! I love alone time to create…music, art and my RUclips videos and all that goes with it. 🙂↔️💖
I loved this vlog...❤
I went through my penomause very early due to a bad car accident. As a younger woman it was difficult to come to terms with the loss of my ability to have a baby.
Now in my mid 50's some ten years past all the hormone chaos I have come to find a strange calm ....partly i think in my age itself, as i have embraced a simplicity of youth ....fresh face simple attire and looking outside myself again instead of just being focused on me and how the world sees me, but instead embracing that lost youthful wonder in really seeing the world and people around me. Embracing agsin the tiny wonders.
Thank you for sharing my you tube friend. I look forward to our next visit. ❤🥰
Avonlea, what a beautiful comment. It really moved me. I wish you everything good for your rediscovering and fresh new joy 💐
Really, really resonated with all this , thank you so much Wendy! ❤️
Sooo funny that you posted this today because today I was upstairs going through a portfolio of my own old drawings and paintings it was kinda fun and found things that really weren’t too bad and pulled one out ……and my daughter said ohhhh I’ll hang that up in my house ….just add a nice frame 😘
Beautiful words beautifully put - thank you. Xx and congrats on 100k subs! 💕
wow yes! thank you and glad you enjoyed the video!! xx
I really appreciate all your talk about menopause not being the big negative thing everyone else makes it out to be. I'm only in my late 30's but will be starting the process this year due to some medical procedures I need to have and I'm actually really looking forward to it. I have known since my early 20's that I can't have kids but I let doctors talk me into keeping all the reproductive bits, for "just in case", "but don't you want to try", etc reasons. Even when the possibility of getting pregnant is very low, the chance that it wouldn't be viable is very high and would come with a ton of complications that could cost the life of me and the baby, so many people just expected me to keep trying. Even when my dr said I need to have a hysterectomy along with the other medical stuff that goes with my health condition, my insurance kept saying they wouldn't cover it because it was an "elective" procedure. Now that I am finally getting stuff done to improve my quality of life, I've had so many people push for me to be on stuff to "put off menopause for a few more years". When why, what are the benefits of me doing so, the dr literally said "But you don't want to go through that yet, your so young." And when I tried to ask why, yet again, I got a "but what will people think" answer. First off, how would they know? Second and most importantly, why do I care what others may think? It's my body. I'm honestly really looking forward to it.
Thanks for sharing your art work from the past. I love you flower pictures.
Just switching off is a healer and a must especially for a free spirit. I can feel sick if I don't. I stop, go forrageing in nature, make teas, wands, balms and sprays with my finds. I feel calmer, more focused an ready to face world againxx
One of my goals this year was to have intentional rest and i thought i was but now i realise that all i have been doing is sitting/watching stuff and waiting for my body to rebuild enough energy to do the next task while my mind thinks "hurry up body i need to do this and that" and it is not relaxing.
I think I need to ponder on maybe changing my home a bit and bring back some relaxing habits.
I used to not be so bad at this when I was young but now I am too ill to do things most days i desperately want to cram things into the days i can, even though its not physically possible for me.
I need to re-learn how to relax.
I loved this video I had a green tea and made an effort to try and relax. I loved seeing your older work and stories. I have been wanting to try some self portraits and have a go at my own versions of other painters works I haven't done either since I was at college.
I love your art studio so much! The perfect place for creating and concentration on the work process ❤ I'm so happy that I found your channel!
Congrats girl.....you have 100,000 friends now! So much for being alone!
Wendy, am tickled when I get a chance to watch a video.....some I watched, totally enjoyed what you shared, you do have alot of wisdom and it's appreciated.
I love your videos,
You are my encouragement which I truly need. Love your artwork and as a fellow creative lady, I consider you my friend Wendy and look forward to having a few more marathons to get to see all of your videos. Thanks for all you share, the encouragement you gie....you are my hero.❤❤❤
aww thankyou Glenda xx a comment much appreciated xx
I enjoy watching your
RUclips Chanel. You are very busy all the time. I think you have so much goin.You should be able to enjoy some time regenerating yourself. I love your integrity and mindfulness. You have alot of good insights.
I like your thinking very much. Your showing good self discipline. Two thumbs up. You're still productive in your quite time. I admire your wisdom. It helps.
I hope you recover quickly. I think you have lots of friends you'll even meet. Expressing yourself makes others examine themselves as well. And blessings do come your way when you share your insights with others.❤ It takes courage.
I love everything about this inspiring sharing and would love to have a friend just like you. I’m approaching 57 and can relate. I’m keeping what you said “we were young and beautiful and now we’re just beautiful” 🥰
TFS Wemdy & for the wonderful reminders, tips & guidance 💙 This was so timely for me & much needed. Always a appreciate you!
Alone time is so valuable. I grew up in a three bedroom one bath house with nine people. 3 girls in one room and my 4 brothers in another. Fortunately back in those days one could get on their bicycle and be gone alone for hours. I’d bring my sewing basket and find somewhere quiet to sit and sew. My daughters (twins) were born in 1979, my Grandmother would send us Holly Hobbie greeting cards, they were always the highlight of our day. Often she would include a 10 dollar bill which she called “ice cream money”. I loved seeing your childhood Holly Hobbie painting. These days I live a quiet contemplative life in a tiny house on an island off the coast of Washington State in the US. I so enjoy your peaceful and inspiring videos. Blessings to you. ☮️🙏🏻🌺
Hello dear heart. 😘 I love this vid. I love that Oracle deck #sacredcreatorsoracle
I love the colors the affirmations and the way they feel in my hands. 🍑🍇🫐🫒🥭🍏 I am in a very similar space. Yes creative chaos rocks as opposedto mundane chaos, lol. I. Have a lovely week ☺ Keep shining your beautiful light darling Sister ✨ 😘
Always a pleasure.Thank You😘🌻🙏🌻😘
thank you too!!! xxxx
I totally get what you’re saying and I love how cosy the nook looks I feel it from your videos you have a beautiful soul Wendy 💕💕