How to Spend Quality Time with your Loved Ones
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- Опубликовано: 8 июл 2024
- What's your definition of quality time with the people you care about? Rajiv cooks for his friends and family, he makes them handmade gifts, but reading aloud to them is an activity that offers unparalleled joy.
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I’m hooked. Wouldn’t it be spectacular if Rajiv could host a podcast where he reads us stories. 📖🎙️😊
Yes, please. Doesn't need To be more than 9 minutes
Yes !!!!
My family and I read to each other,we are readers and discuss the books we read. I love travelogues (Bruce Chatwin is my favourite author) and philosophy; each person reads their own books, I have learnt so much listening, families that read together grows together. Thank you Rajiv ,you are an extraordinary human.
Yes please
Especially if it's mythology! My favorite topic
The older I get, the more I realize that simple cliches like, "it's the simple things in life," or "you won't know what you have till it's gone" makes the world of a difference. Romanticizing these little things and emphasizing the importance of intentionality behind each of our actions makes me fall in love with your content more and more Rajiv! Thank you for being incredible
Finding the real important things in life
Beautiful advice Rajiv. My mum was a writer and now has dementia. Sometimes I read to her from her own children’s book…Sally’s Secret Diary. She no longer recognises that it’s her own work but she enjoys the closeness and the time together.
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your ability to bond with your mother is beautiful! im sorry about your mother. i hope everything is good for you 💖
Anyone else need a “Day in the life” video by Rajiv like I do? I’m so interested in how he spends his days for some reason!
Rajiv - this video made me cry as it brought back childhood memories that I thought were buried. I grew up with my mother reading to my siblings and me each night. My father was barely literate and my mom urged him to start reading childhood stories to us. He was embarrassed by his lack of reading ability, however, my mom told him "The kids just want to hear your voice. They won't care how slowly you read - they'll just love you anyway." That's how my father learned how to read. He went on to graduate high school, college, got a Masters in engineering and was highly successful. Unfortunately, the more successful he became, the more arrogant and abusive. As I grew older, I longed for the days when my father would stumble over words when he read to us aloud.
Thank you for sharing this ❤
this comment made me tear up actually, I’m sorry for your pain, hope you’re doing well in life.
Thank you for sharing.
@@Hfun7 Thank you for your comment. Yes, I am doing well. I've finally been able to break away from my family and create my own people who love me.
Every spring I read The Wind in the Willows to my daughter. I've recorded these, without her knowing, so one day when she grows older, she can have the recordings, complete with all her questions and our conversations. Spring will always remind me of my daughter, and our evenings reading and talking together, with our old friends Rat, Mole and Toad.
That is such a beautiful idea! Wind in the willows is a good choice too 💚🐸 🦡 🐀
I used to read to my daughter every morning on the bus because we had a very long ride along a very busy route in which just about all stops were utilized where people were getting on and off each block. I always thought I was speaking at a volume in which my daughter could hear but that wouldn't disturb the people around us.
I can't tell you How Many Times grown people, mostly men, strangely -maybe because it felt less strange to them, I couldn't know -but it was always surprising nonetheless to hear the groan as I snapped the book shut suddenly and stood to leave without finishing the story and from various positions on the bus someone would say "What? You mean I don't get to hear the end of the story??!" And it was always clear that there was genuine disappointment laying just below the joking tone that everyone used.
I always loved that. The evening ride home held exhausted, drained passengers and I know that many closed their eyes and meditated upon simpler times.
That was more than 15 years ago before cell phones were in every human's hands, even toddlers. We need to bring back reading for all of humanity.
I lost one of my dear friends to cancer a few years ago. She was the closest thing to a sister that I had ever had. Our friendship originally developed over our common love of books..we spent so many days wandering used books stores and building our collections. The last few months of her life she was mostly bed bound and in a lot of pain, so I would go over and read her favorite books to her. I was grateful for the time I was able to spend with her at the end, even on that last day. Thank you for the reminder of that memory 💖
Thanks for sharing this, Michelle.
@@rajivsurendra You are most welcome 😊
Wow thats very heartbreaking and also wholesome❤️🦋
When I was 10 my mum got me a book called Black Beauty by Anna Sewell and she asked me to read her a few pages every afternoon. She would lie on her bed and I would settle on a pillow at the end of it where I would read and she would listen. We worked our way through that book, little by little increasing my love of reading AND my love of horses. I have never forgotten how special it made me feel that she enjoyed my readings….and I have been a life long animal lover encouraged by the story of a horse in a book. My mum is gone, but I read to my nieces and nephew and ,now, their children in a pillow fort we build for the occasion.
What a beautiful memory of you and your mum.
I had that book to. It does inspire a love for those beautiful animals.
Oh I hated "Black Beauty". It broke my heart. On the other hand, 'King of the Wind" was my favorite book. And I also grew up to love horses. I work with a Thoroughbred rescue organization and volunteer at a horse therapy ranch that helps veterans and children with PTSD. Isn't it amazing how a child's book can put us on a path that we follow for a lifetime?
Lovely!
You are a true artist in anything you do. You are such a unique person. There should be more people like you. I love watching all of your videos.
Have had a man read correspondence between his late great grandparents to me, as I helped him clear out his Mother’s home. Struck a chord in me that’s still reverberating. We have since become the best of friends over the years. Have never told him how moving it was. Now when I hear the line “I like it when you read to me” in my favorite song “Book of Love” by the Magnetic Fields I immediately go back in time to those moments. Seated across from each other at a small table in the kitchen of his beloved childhood home, 3 blocks from the Atlantic Ocean. That old wooden barn like home was sold, torn down, a Mc Mansion built in its place. Those moments being read to still stand the test of time. Thank you, R for sharing this with us.
Thank you for giving me a few minutes of gentle life today. Your videos are like a warm hug. I’m grateful. 💙
Indeed! Like a comforting blanket on a chilly eve.
I read Rumi to my husband. I also read fairy tales from my childhood to my cat, Gypsy 😊 She actually listens!
I'm crying in my coffee shop! so good! thanks for sharing. I actually did this with my nieces and nephew.. I wanted to get them into Harry Potter so I read the first book and soon my nephew wanted to read himself to us.
So grateful for what you bring to this world
You cause people to reflect on beauty, craft, and time honored gestures and practices that truly enrich people's lives. You are a breath of fresh air!
My mom had lost her vision not long before she passed. She had been reading a fiction series and was frustrated she couldn't see the text anymore. I went over on the weekends and would read the books to her. I will always treasure this time we shared.
Thank you, Rajiv. This reminded me of being in middle school and my grandmother reading every book from the Chronicles of Narnia to me in the evenings. She adopted me when i was young and was my true mother. She passed away last May and I've been so sad as the anniversary of her death gets closer. This video helped remind me to be grateful for the love and amazing memories and care she gave me.
I've read to my husband at bedtime for years. We even tried (and failed at) Finnegan's Wake. I love reading aloud and am deeply grateful that my husband indulges me, even though he's usually asleep by the third paragraph.
this is such a sweet and genuine comment
My father is dying from throat cancer. He is still fighting it though. It has taken so much including his voice. We go for infusions every week and I am going to read to him. It’s a special time already just being with him, but I found inspiration from you to make it extra special by reading him devotions of comfort.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful, beautiful, and gentle ways. I find your channel inspiring and comforting. I feel very lucky to have stumbled across your videos!
@@KactusKM thank you for your kind words and for sharing beautiful memories of your father 💕
I think either I have gone mad or this Rajiv guy is truly spectacular. I am addicted to his channel and can watch listen to him any day.
I read to my children when they were little and they insist that we keep the books as they've got such happy memories of our storytimes. They are in their twenties now but still tell me how much they enjoyed that time. I never thought of doing this with them now they're adults, but maybe I'll suggest it. We still play board games and eat at the table together so maybe it will be fun. What a wonderful suggestion, who says you have to grow out of storytime... 💜
I was cutting fabric for the dress I was commissioned, when my mother came and read a short story she wanted to share with me(apparently, she sent a link to me but was too impatient). After she finished, we chatted and then mom said: "I remember the time when your father was ironing baby clothes at this very table, and I was reading Bulgakov and Nabokov to him".
I'm in Toronto, stuck in the house due to a huge snow storm and curled up in my robe and slippers as I watched this. I could not have asked for a more comforting, cozy start to the day. You've really set the tone here, and I think I will just light a fire and read with my husband instead of scrolling through RUclips ❤️
i think that's a wonderful idea - it will bring you closer! from a fellow Canuck out west who knows the power of reading to those you love :)
Also from Toronto, curled up under my warm blanket and listening to him took me to the next level of relaxation. He truly sets the mood❤
Hi I live in Toronto too! I have a fantasy of travelling to New York and thrift shopping with Rajiv. But listening to him read is pretty cool as well.
@@jazminb1000 isn't he just the best? I always look forward to a new video from Rajiv, and seeing what new lesson about life he can teach me. And tonight is also a perfect night for reading, with all the snow we are getting! Hoping you are cozy and safe throughout the storm tonight ❤️
@@metislamestiza3708 you're absolutely right! And I love seeing all my fellow Canadian Rajiv fans! I hope you're reading something fantastic right now ☺️ and I'm wishing you a cozy and safe rest of our Canadian winter ☺️
Rajiv, you’re truly God’s gift to humanity.❤
Oh! You have really touched my romantic heart. When I was sick my best friend used to do this. It was great. We'd laugh, cry and just start doing it because we enjoyed it and each other's company. I grew to love historical fiction and mythology.
My husband and I read to each other every evening before bedtime. We’ve done this for years. I think it’s just another indicator of our amazing relationship. ❤
Dear Rajiv,
As a Greek, I would like to thank for choosing to read this beautiful story... your voice is magical and I really look forward to listening to some more stories from other countries too.
I'm grateful to have found you in you tube.
Kiki 🌻
I love this so much! My husband and I have been doing this with our two kids some evenings lately, and it is truly magical. My 9 year old even asks if she can read poetry to me.
My parents really instilled a love of books and reading to my brothers and I and I am eternally thankful for that. Books and reading are so good for the soul, thank you for this reminder Rajiv!!! And your flowers compliment your PJ set perfectly!!!
Me and hubby decided this year to take turns reading verses from a chapter of the bible, cover to cover every night. Been doing this for 2 months, it's been absolutely wonderful. It never occurred to me to read other books to eachother. I love this and will certainly adopt it. I never had books read to me as a child, unfortunately, my regret is I didn't do this with my own children who are now adults. My husband always read bedtimes stories to my stepchildren, who are also adults. Thank you for the bedtime story Rajiv. Perfect timing because its lights out for me🙏
Oh how lovely. My hubby would read the Bible with our children every Monday evening. It instilled good principles in them. Enjoy your Bible reading. You will draw closer to your hubby and to Jehovah 🌺
My mum sometimes read me stories, but more often than that she was telling me stories about this cheeky monkey and his adventures in the jungle, which she would make up as she went along, and which I always insatiably asked for one more and still one more because I was so hooked. So what did you talk about when you put your kids to bed instead? Don't kids take ages to fall asleep? How did you "fill" this time, if not with stories?
@@MyDaisy66 absolutely has bought us closer to eachother and Heavenly Father for sure. Thank you for your beautiful comment🙏
@@Wandering.Homebody We talked a lot about life. I was a single mother with to very athletic children, so our time was taken up with sports almost every night. Our car trips were filled with loud singing to music, games and discussions on God, values and principles. As adults, they've drawn on many of these experiences with their own children. But I read bedtime stories to my grandbabies.
There is LIFE in The Word of God. You’re speaking life and things are taking place because of your speakings. Praise GOD for this time that the two of you come into agreement to read and speak The Word of God. You are being changed in and by it. Blessings to you
When my husband and I were dating I was two provinces away going to college and something we enjoyed doing was reading to each other over the phone. It was meaningful.
My mother read each night to us. I recall the taste of my tears as I wept at Sheila Burnford's Incredible Journey, the water babies, and so many more. Such a delight Rajiv.
This is the most romantic thing I’ve ever experienced! I also think having a scalp massage and brushed is also great
We read aloud to our children, then gradually stop. This video shows we shouldn't stop. Thank you. I will read to my 42 year old daughter when she comes to visit.
Btw, I love watching your toes when you're reading.😜
Yes! Do it!
My daughters' name is Daphne and she loves this story. As for me, my birthday was last week and I could only really afford myself one small gift so I ordered a compilation of E.M Forster, containing "Howard's End, A Room With a View, and Where Angels Fear to Tread".
The only trouble is that I really need to see the eye doctor because these 50 yo eyes aren't what they used to be when I was younger and a voracious reader!!!
Oh! Thank you a billion times, Rajiv. Now my 3 children are all grown up and gone are the blissful days (and nights) of reading aloud. And I regret it so much. I wish you a great, happy day, from sunny Montpellier in France
I love this video. Nice to see someone find joy in simple things, especially in this day and age. As always, beautiful flowers ( it's those little touches ❤️)
It's a joy to hear you read to us. Thank you. Your voice is so comforting.
The precious reading of a beautiful story feels like a soul that is awaken and a heart that listens. I remembered the evening I read Toni Morrison's Nobel Prize speech to my boyfriend in a small incensed coffee shop. I looked up and found several people listening and we were all strangers but in that moment of the Magic of words we all were made as one. When I looked into the eyes of my boyfriend as he listened I fell into his soul and he fell into my heart. After the story one of the women hung me and we all sat together drinking coffee and eating cake and most of all we talked about Toni Morrison, her words and our lives. We departed because the shop was closing and in a moment we were all lost to one another as we departed.
My Grandmother didn’t read to me, she would tell me stories from her memory and pet my head till I fell asleep . That is one of my fondest memories of her. The one story she would always tell me was that of the little match girl. Lately I’ve been trying to remember those stories and look them up online. When I find one, it makes me feel so warm inside. We used to sleep in the same pull out couch in the living room. I never found that weird. I miss you Nan Nan 🌷
My wonderful husband studied Classics and philosophy in college. I can't tell you how many times I've fallen asleep to him reading to me on an anxious night, soothed by the burble of a mythical or epic story I know in its original Latin. Reading aloud is such a beautiful art. Thank you, Rajiv!
That is so beautiful ❤
Also, how did you meet your husband? 😂
@@AlexisBii We met online before it was a thing people did, ha! He's Canadian and I'm American, so we were long distance for a good while. His voice has always been a comfort for sure!
Such a sweet treat to listen to you Rajiv. How I appreciate your channel…each episode is a quality gem that reminds me to slow down. This episode also reminded me to listen to the podcast “Levar Burton Reads” the reading OG of my childhood 😌 #readingrainbow
Probably will spend time watching Mr. Rogers too. You are a precious gift Rajiv 🙏
I feel like Rajiv is guy who had a rough childhood who only wants to spend the rest of his life enjoying the finest of things. And I am here for it!
He had loving parents, I hope still has them.
Whenever I see a new Rajiv video I know it's time to sit down, relax and pay attention.
I found a video on RUclips where he reads To Kill a Mockingbird. He also reads his book Elephants in My Background. I listened to it three times on Audible. It’s excellent. I enjoy listening to him. ♥️
This young man is a treasure for humanity.
Thank you so much.
You made me remember, that as a child, I used to watch my father read.
Later I wanted to know, what was so special inside of those books and I started reading myself.
As a mother of two little girls, I was the one reading. But at some point we started taking turns.
Those nights were magical.
Books are treasures.
Best regards from Germany.
Gabriela
I wholeheartedly agree to reading to your loved ones. When my mother was little learning English my grandfather would have her read outloud from the Reader's Digest. My sister & I did the same growing up. I totally enjoyed those shared moments. My mom would give us different editions & tell us to read it first then choose what we wanted to share. I would find the short stories, word of the day & the jokes. My daughter wasn't a fan of the Reader's Digest but enjoyed writing stories of her own or reading fairly tales. Reading is fundamental 😊
Of course. My mother read to us, at night, on trips. I read to my children every night and recently my 37 year old son was critically ill. I read to him at his bedside in the hospital for weeks. It gave him double love. The love of my being at his side during his hardest trial and the comfort of a childhood ritual that brought him Indians in cupboards and wrinkles in time, and sacagawea and more. ❤
This might actually be the purest video on RUclips.
I love this! I have been married for over 35 years and I have always read to my husband. He loves me to read to him. I always thought we were a bit strange 😁❤
Reading aloud to someone or for someone is a very gentle intimate thing
I have friends, a couple who - before they had smaller people to read to, read to each other every night. Refused to get a television. They still don't have a TV, and their kids are 16 & 14. It's probably what's kept them all so emotionally close. Good , common sense advice as usual from Rajiv!
Rajiv, I had a rough day, trying to calm down 2 'adult' people that were constantly argueing over nothing. Your video is just what the doctor ordered. Thank you, or 'dankjewel' as we say in The Netherlands,.
I read to my students everyday when I taught elementary school. It was our favorite time of the school day.
This guy in his pajamas reading us a bedtime story... could be labeled ASMR.
I’m reading the Chronicles of Narnia to my niece and nephew over FaceTime. They have a matching book to follow along
Thank you, Rajiv! ❤
I'm from the US and my friend is from NZ. She's been reading me the books she's been enjoying during our evenings (6pm for her and midnight for me), it really brings us closer together.
Also, Cupid didn't need to cause all that mischief I knew I wasn't a fan of him for a reason.
That was absolutely lovely! I would love to start this practice with beloved friends and family. It's surprising how little time it took to experience this story with you, which immediately wiped away the excuse of "no time for that." I plan to start today with people I love! You're a gift to this world, Rajiv!!! Thank you for being. May your days be full of peace, joy, and love!💖
I wish I had a friend like a Rajiv and spend quality time him!
What a sweet soul❤️
Thank you, Rajiv, for treating us all to such a lovely reading.
Yes!! I wish this was more of a common practice. I do this with some people in my life and it’s special. Also, I have and love this Greek myth book, I fell in love with the illustrations of the stories and used to read it all of the time. I’ve had it since I was 11 years old.
Same! I got the book when I was in fourth grade and the illustrations are a big part of why it's one of my favorite books.
Hi Narda, can you please tell me the title and author of this book?
@@christinam4822 Favorite Greek Myths retold by Mary Pope Osborne, Illustrated by Troy Howell
Read to the ones you love.... I guess the cat is getting a bedtime story tonight 😂
Thank you, that reading was very special to me. My mother named me to carry Diana's torch for Mother Nature.
I shared this video with my friends and family. Such a refreshing thought to build relationships and connect with people who you love.
Love books. I really enjoyed this. Hope you do this again..I really like your videos..
Memories of reading to my son. I will do again when he visits even though he is 37. Thank you for this. Your videos are so inspirational
Thank you Rajiv! You rock
I so love this! I used to have a short book on Greek mythology when I was young and you've inspired me want to buy a new one. Having you read to me this morning while I finish my breakfast and tea has been a joy 💕
How nice! What a great treat and a great story! This was heartfelt. Thank you for sharing ❤️🙏🏾❤️
My daughter and I do this often and we love it. Recently when my mum stayed with us we would take turns reading a passage from our favorite book every night
I agree with you Ravij. Reading to a loved one is special. I cherish the golden memories. While my mom was in hospice care I read from the book " Norwegian Folk Tales" by Peter Christen Asbjornsen and Jorgen Moe. My partner often reads to me. But now, I want to make it a regular time for us. Thank you for sharing this. Keep up with the good work you do.
When my kids were young their dad starting reading them The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings… he would skip any particularly scary parts, as they got older and read the books themselves they were often surprised! I like to read Sherlock Holmes to my partner, they’re fun to read aloud!
Thank you, Rajiv.
So true, Rajiv.❤
I love this, I used to read to my family and still read with my boyfriend.
Please make us more videos of you reading in your pyjamas, feels so heartwarming and wholesome. I could listen to you read for hours. It would be so nice to hear more stories from you.
Thank you for all these wonderful videos Rajiv, I'm so glad you have created your own channel now, I was hoping for that for a while. :)
Thank you, Rajiv. What an incredible soul you are.
This is lovely. We still read to our older kids. I think the world could be different, Rajiv, if we all read to our babies every day.
Thank you Rajiv.
This is something my daughters and I have done since they were very young. To this day we still read when we spend time together. One of my fondest memories is when my youngest girl was 9, we were remodeling the kitchen and she sat on top of the ladder every evening as we worked and read us the story of Man o War the famous race horse. She Loves books to this day.
What a sweet and special life you have Rajiv.!
The fact that God has shown you His great love for you in His Son Jesus AND has given you a life filled with so much beauty and the kind of people who share your values and interests is very very precious! 🙌🏻
That was lovely. 😢thank you Rajiv.
You never disappoint, you take such thought in all you do, even something as simple as ready a story or ironing a shirt. It’s magic and it warms my heart.
my man, you are my number one influencer. respect for having the humanest of values.
This channel is good for the soul
I didn't think I would stay for the story, but once you started, I paused everything. Thank you for that moment of peace and enchantment with a story.
thank you Rajiv
You are a gem Rajiv ! I love reading to my family. Reading aloud is a joy. Thank you for sharing. 🤗🤗
Thank you!
You are truly a very special person Rajiv! An inspiration! God bless you!
I love how you go above and beyond with everything you do. Thank you for the reading, it was So relaxing.
I LOVED THIS! I don't know how but whenever you drop a video it is always exactly what I need in that moment. Thank you ☺️.
Thank you.
What a lovely video, Rajiv! Reading aloud has held a special place in my heart ever since I was a child. My father used to read aloud to me every night and it is one of my most cherished memories 💕 I also have a magical memory of when I was living in the English countryside going to school, and we had some terrible flooding and had no power for a few days. I had already been reading the chronicles of Narnia aloud for a small group of people for a few months, but during the power outage, there was a magical night where a huge group of students sat in the lounge next to a roaring fire place and me and another friend read aloud to everyone in the lounge. It was a core memory and I’ll never forget it 🥰
a welling of tears... thank you
I hope to find friends that would want to spend their time like this. It’s so romantic
Absolutely loved this! Thank you!
My husband read through all of the Oz books and the Chronicles of Narnia to our kids each night at bedtime. When the older one thought she was too old to be read stories to she sat just outside the door in the hallway listening anyway. I'm home sick right now and really enjoyed this reading, 🙏
Thank you🙏