Yes! I am leaving Germany after 32 years living here. Leaving a stressfull job - going into the Unknown, I am going back to Denmark, to a little island with 21.000 people, to live the simple life in a little house with a big garden, to embrace solitude, to breathe the clean air, to sit by the sea. How I will earn my keep is still to be found out. I trust. And am so happy! Just 12 more workdays. April 29 is my oneway ticket. Joy!
wow this is SO incredible Maneesha! Leap into the unknown and follow the calls of your heart ☺️ I'm so excited for you! April 29th! I will think of you on that day - congrats on your new life chapter 💕
I personally think the best way to life is by 100% authentically being ourselves and accepting ourselves for who we are, what we have and even where we live. Finding your channel helped me see that. 💡 A life I Once hated has become a life I can't wait to document and share with the world. You made me accept myself and now all I can say is that You are indeed a gift Helena🌟
Seems to me that Slow Living is living in the constant awareness of being in God's presence - appreciating everything He's given us - like nature, silence, birds singing, etc....
Thank you. Yes, this meditative state is our normal state of consciousness, where we relate completely to life. We are invited to take care of ourselves and reject all what is no longer true to us. As living a life without lies and conflicts, is the way out of all this chaotic existence.
I love that Linda. His beautiful creation that we can enjoy as we slowly live our lives and seek his kingdom everyday. Keeping his promises and commandments
Trendy self-improvement trend - don't know what slow living is exactly, but it's definitely something that I want to pursue as this hectic life makes me unhappy. I now need peace, nature, mindfulness towards things happening around me (and not half asleep), I need to slow down, simple!
I believe living slowly is about being connected: to the present moment, to yourself, to the world and its energy. When we connect, we become intuitive and it allows us to live fully.
Beautifully said...it takes stepping back and letting go of the indoctrination that we’ve been under, the life we’ve been told we should live. Living slowly sounds absolutely beautiful. Something I’ll be doing for sure. 💕
"Living slowly is not about enjoying the process but also being resilient, it's pacing yourself going on in your natural rhythm, your speed, and ignoring the speed of everyone and anyone around you".
Lovely work, Helen. You are a natural story teller. I try to live my life as much as I can in this way. It’s hard to not get stressed once you leave the home and your environment changes so drastically. So many aggressive, and unhappy people. All the careless driving, etc. Hope that once retirement comes my husband and I can make some more changes that are more relatable to our values and the way we want to live. Have a wonderful day!🐰🐥😎
Last year, I started living a lifestyle like this every time in my swing. Feeling the warmth of the wind, watching the blue skies, etc. It's the simple things that became essential and I haven't come up to a conclusion that what I am doing is called slow living. And now I just want this forever! This is what life is all about! It calms me and insanely tastes euphoria and pure ecstasy.💚
Just came across this beautiful channel today which I consider a blessing from God bcz I’m going thru a very lonely, demotivating & discouraging period of my life….!! Got so much hope, peace & comfort while watching & listening the peaceful msgs & surroundings!! Though so difficult for me but I need to get slowed down to enjoy the blessings of simple joys scattered around me. God bless you beautiful angel.💖
Correct me if I'm wrong. I think slow living has several parts. One is being with yourself away from the rest of the world. I'm following that path right now and feel better than before. I've been running behind various material things and at one point, started feeling tired. So now, I'm just being with myself. And I love it.
Wow!!!! I love this video so much. Your journey seems BEAUTIFUL yet fulfilling with every step. I love that you embrace that the purpose of life is to live !
I love your clarity on this subject and I couldn't agree more! My favorite moments are the peaceful ones when I am simply home, doing simple chores or creating a delicious meal with full awareness. Listening to my wind chime and the birds, noticing the sun and the clouds and the temperature. Bliss! 💛 You have inspired me to pick up my journal right now. 😊💕 How wonderful that you are visiting your family!! I hope you are having a beautiful time. 💗
ahhh! My husband watched it recently and keeps begging me to see it! I need to take some time to watch it - once I get through my stack of library books, I'll definitely do so! We have Disney+! Thanks for the recommendation!🥰
I cannot thank you enough for your wonderful videos,they are so encouraging.Stuck in this fast paced life and having a feeling of constantly feeling over whelmed, its all I've ever knew.Once again thank you so much.
I have had slow living forced upon me through sickness. It has taken me a long time to slow my mind down from my busy, busy life. Now I spend my days walking my dogs, looking at what is happening around me, my garden and my home. My next challenge is to not look at face book all the time and watch/envy my friends busy/productive lives. What wonderful content in this video. You should write a book! So many things you said were inspirational.
I really really loved this, spoke to me. I'm at the beginning of my slow living journey coming from a fast-paced Dubai life and 7 yrs running on the wheel. I'm not moving places, but I'm changing inside. I love how you said that more than anything, it is a way of life. I was watching a documentary of centarians and this is the way they lived - almost never angry, doing things they love, finding joy in the mundane. This video made a difference to me, thank you
Writting this as i may completely wrong......telll me what's the point of leaving.......one day you have to leave everything and have to go god's home........why this worries ....why so much pain .....why this rat race then......days are fulll but not satisfied......whats the purpose of living then?
I usually dont believe in signs, but just this morning i woke and up told myself I want to focus on living slower and more intentional (but still in a big city). Then I thought can it really be done? I turned on my computer, logged in for work, thought i would look at youtube (as you do) and your video was recommended to me!! Maybe google has implanted something in our brain so they know. I dont care, it worked. such great content. I really agree with the comment below about writing a book.
Ms.Helena, I wake up every day at 4am before the sun comes up to go to the mine to dig for cobalt for 15 hours a day. I tried to "slow living" like you say, but the mine foreman cut my meal ration in half because he say I work too slow? What can I say to foreman that make him see he can do Slow Living too???????????
So well said Helena. I love the way you pass on wisdom. I look forward to your videos because of your remarks, the scenes, your calming, soothing voice, and because I witness you are happy, loved, loving and fullfilled. You are very important to this world dear. Your mission is so rewarding. You are blessed dear Helena. LOL from Brazil
Thank you for this message today. I especially loved the analogy of the spider weaving it’s web and doing it all over again. It’s a very contemplative image that coincides with my day to day life. I really enjoyed this little gem of wisdom.
Aw thank you! 💕 And thank you for noticing all the hard work going into it - it is no simple feat creating quality videos! I enjoy the process immensely 🥰
As always, your messages are so uplifting. So much of what I’m feeling and struggling with I’m unable to put into coherent words or thoughts, but while watching your videos, you perfectly sum it up and make sense of it all for me. Thank you. You do amazing work!
Wow. Out of all of the videos I have watched about slow living, this video has moved me the most. There are so many things that you've said here that I want to write down and read over and over again. I have been on a journey to simplify and slow down my life for years now. Over the past year , because of the pandemic, my choices have been very limited and I have found great peace in routine, enjoying my home, and having a blank calendar. Now that we are slowly coming out of the pandemic here in the United States, I have felt my anxiety begin to rise as I anticipate suddenly being busy again. Thank you for this reminder that it is my choice to not be busy even if everyone around me is. I really needed to hear this at this moment. You are truly gifted with the way that you share your words and message.❤️
thank you for approaching slow living from a deeper more authentic perspective - especially the analogy of the writer remembering and finding more meaning (in hindsight) in the process rather than the outcome or a monetary benefit. Personally it is incredibly difficult to come off the hamster wheel of distractions, be it work, overbooking social events every weekend, todays dating world or anything to try and distract, because for some reason authenticity, mindfulness and true meaning is difficult to sit with. This video has helped me to get closer to choosing alone time, journaling and solo hikes over jam packed weekends.
oh thank you Hasti, writing has always been my greatest passion since I was a little kid. I do it for pleasure and am writing a book on slow living for fun at the moment
Argh! Ive only watched two of your videos, but this is exactly the path i have been on for many years! Its another level when you have two young kids. But this is me. Your words are inspiring and beautiful and remind me of what i am here for, even when things are chaotic! Thankyou 🙏
I'm feeling lost and unsatisfied with my life I'm in my twenty, I felt left behind in life Then I found this video of yours It really helps me Thank you 😌
Thanks for sharing your story Helena. It gives me great inspiration to do something very similar with my life. Also, awesome video production skills. Such a cosy experience.
I'm so glad to have stumbled onto your page. Your words speak to my soul, b/c I've been getting this message for some time now. The hardest part for me is living in the fast-paced, over-stimulated world, that distracts me at every turn. Nature & working with young children helps to slow me down & live in the present moment. I can hardly wait to retire though! I'm excited to check out more of your content! 😊
Thank you, Jan! Love the west coast and so happy to be back in the states for few weeks and soak in all the friendliness of the sunny Californians! Happy Easter to you 🥰💕☀️
Helena, You are an inspiration for all the young followers and may all the celestial beings continue to bless and guide you with their grace in all aspects of your life. I live in Abq. NM, but am a former NYC resident and lived on the eastside/westside of Manh. and Forest Hills, Qns. NYC. I am so enjoying your youtube posts because you are living your bliss and seeking TRUTH which is the main ingred. missing in present day life! Thank you and I'll see you on youtube.
I live on a lake. I feel very relaxed. I do take small tasks everyday. The older you become you realize how precious the simple things in life give you peace.
working in a company is indeed very very stressfully, not to mention during this pandemic. But you keep on reminding me, I still can take joy in my time and moment... even during a short lunch break at the office.. thanks
Hello Helena..you are doing such an amazing thing by making and posting such beautiful videos, which I thoroughly enjoy..I have also learnt so much from your videos.. above all u are such a beautiful soul...
I'm from Bulgaria Living in USA Not too impressed.....🙃🌏 But again...God moves us for some reason.. Trust the process 🥰🌏🌞💝🌷 Sending you love...good vibes We are where supposed to be... Trust ..... 💘 Love
Thanks for your lovely video! You describe all those small yet meaningful things so well. I try to incorporate small peaceful moments into my day even when there's a lot to do. Wishing you a wonderful day!
May I share an Old Testament Verse with you from Daniel 7:14 "And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a Kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should SERVE Him; his dominion is an Everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom shall not pass away, and His Kingdom that which shall not be destroyed." Also, can I share Isaiah 53:5 " But HE was WOUNDED For our TRANSGRESSIONS, he was BRUISED for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was upon Him, and with His STRIPES we are HEALED." God the Father loves you so much that He sent Holy Sinless Jesus (His Holy Son) to earth to be born of a virgin.Then, to grow up and die on a cross for our sins. He was in the tomb for 3 days, then Father God raised Holy and Sinless Jesus Christ (Y'shua) to Life! He appeared to people and went back to Heaven. We must receive Sinless Jesus sincerely to be God's child(John 1:12).After we get saved by grace through faith in Christ, if we truly love the Lord Jesus Christ, then we will obey Jesus(John 14:15). Mark 1:15 "And saying, the time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: Repent ye, and believe the gospel." Jesus said in John 14:15 "If you love Me, keep My commandments. "There's a real hell. It says in Revelation 21:8 "But for the cowardly, & unbelieving, and abominable, and murderers, & immoral persons sorcerers & idolaters & all liars, their part will be in the lake that burns with fire & brimstone..." Please sincerely receive Holy Jesus and put your true faith and trust in Him today and please repent. Will you have a Real encounter with Holy Lord Jesus (Y'shua is His Hebrew Name) and stay in a Genuine relationship with Him daily please?
This is one of the best slow living videos I have found. Just watching/listening to it makes me feel calm and confident. Thank you for sharing this excellent work. 🌸🌲❤️
Bonne apres middi Helena. Helena. When I read some of the comments that get posted to you,as if what you are saying it is gospel to everyone. What I sense from you is how you are living ,giving great ideas and tips etc. SLLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWW DOWN PEOPLE.DONT THINK TO MUCH. PEA CE NICK
Helena, I have a question for you! Where have you been raised? Cause I was raised in slow living (countrie side) and I was born in the 80's. No cells, no internet then... Those appeared in my teens and it was not what it is today. But I am not refering to tech exactly. I remembered beeing bored by my simple life. Because it was boring. Now I am going back to this concept of simple living. But this time, when I go home (where i did grow and lived until 21) I do have the freedom to go on walks trought nature. I was not allowed before. 😊😁
I cried when I listened to this video. I've just started my journey. I'm so grateful for this moment and for opening my eyes to this way of living. Beautiful video.
Simplicity and living rurally doesn’t make you happier or a better person either. God is the real answer but how many actually acknowledge and obey Him? The answer is largely not, and thus our world is in the rotten state it is, and one day it’s going to be destroyed by God and replaced with a better new Earth and new city of Jerusalem. (Yes, city, not just pastures and countryside, a city - a truly pure and good city)
How To Live In Harmony With Nature And Reduce Pollution 1. Many Production Which We Do Not Need Actually For Human Beings Has To Be Stopped We manufacture so many products and it is creating pollution. So if we minimise our products, pollution would be less. We produce so many things which we do not need, like cold drinks, leather products, potato wafers, chips, fruit juices, chocolates, biscuits, pickles, ice creams, etc. Cold drinks, fruit juices, pickles, ice creams, etc. Should be cooked at home only. If we stopped producing this things which are not required for humans, so much pollution could be reduced. If we colour the clothes pollution occurs. So if we don't colour our clothes, the pollution resulting from colouring the clothes can be stopped. Let everything remain in natural colour. 2. We Should Cook Foods In Its Natural Form We can cook rice and wheat in our homes and eat it. Rice and Wheat is produced in farms. Then it is packed and transported to big warehouses, then wholesalers buy from them and supply to retail shops. But if a manufacturing company makes bread from rice and wheat, then to make bread a manufacturing company has to be set up, machines and working staffs are needed. When a company is built many other things are also needed. Then at last a plastic pack is required to pack the breads. So if we start cooking eatable things in its natural form then we do not need many companies like bread manufacturing company, tomato ketchup, noodles, fruit jam, pizza, burger, etc., the things required for the company and the plastic pack, paper box pack and glass bottles. If done like this, so many companies will not be required and hence less pollution for the world. Also we could save our money like this. If you buy a packet of bread, it would cost you more money than if you cook wheat and rice in home. Previously before industrial revolution, we didn't have technology, but our foods were rich with nutrients. Now we have technology, but technology is polluting our foods and our foods are not rich with nutrients, and because of that also we have health problems. If this is done, then many jobs would be lost. For that many peoples should do farming and they should be given loans if they do not have enough money to start farming on their own. Food, Medicines, Surgeries and Education's should be made free to the world till the world settles down with farming. After that food, medicines, surgeries and education's should be stopped free to the world. Many people should study botany subject so that they have knowledge of plants and they should do farming. Is their any another solution, that humans won't lose jobs and also pollution would decrease. Humans have to take this step certainly instead of going on polluting the earth, making wildlife extinct and also mass extinctions of humans in future. 3. Electricity Pollution We create electricity from many types of sources like coal, water, etc., but it creates pollution. If electricity created from windmill and solar energy then no pollution occurs in the creation process. But still to manufacture windmill and solar machines pollution would occur. As I previously said that if we shut down many manufacturing companies which are producing things which are not needed for humans, then the world would not require so much electricity. If less electricity required, then less pollution generated. 4. Could We Stop Drinking Cow's and Buffalo's Milk Whatever vitamins and nutrients we get from milk, if we can get it from other eatable things, then we can stop drinking cow's and buffalo's milk. As milk has to be packed in glass bottles and plastic packs and then transported to places. All of this can be stopped. For infants whose mother's have died or mother's who cannot breast feed their infants, only for them cow's and buffalo's milk should be given. We use milk in tea and coffee. Instead of milk we must use lime with tea and coffee or just plain tea and coffee. A lime should be cut into a few pieces and cooked with tea and coffee or something else can be used instead of lime. 5. How Much Should Be The World's Population Every place should have a single house. No buildings, everything ground floor. If we do this and the whole lands of our planet earth would be occupied one day with homes, farms, forests, schools, hospitals, etc., then we would come to know how much our planet earth can have maximum population. Once the population is determined, then we have to maintain that population. For example if our earth can have a population of 10 billion peoples, then when the population reaches 10 billion, then everyone should have only one child till the population reaches 9 billion peoples. As if we have only one child then the population decreases. When population is 9 billion peoples, then everyone should have 2 children's till the population reaches 10 billion peoples. After that again we should have only one child. In this way population can be maintained.
What country is this video taken? Its beautiful...ahhh just saw in comments section, France.Great message indeed. I don't mean to be rude but you say in your comments section your not on social media....isn't RUclips, Pinterest, Spotify, social media? Just curious.
Why should life be a marathon? I know it's a popular quote, and sure, a marathon is more sustainable than a sprint, but... There's still this idea of competition, of achievement, of never pausing, of a sort of linear journey; at least to me. Why can't life just be? Why couldn't I just enjoy it, right now, without worrying about the illusion of an end point? (And just, the idea of a beginning and an end). Why can't life just be sun rays on my face, grass beneath my feet, laughs and tears, a cup of warm tea? Or a simple nap under a tree in summer? I don't know... What is to be achieved anyways?
I am sure you are already doing it, if not spend atleast a couple of days Gardening - another form of slow life. Plant new flowers ( something like few varities of David Austin Roses), look after them and enjoy them bloom - Nothing else would give you more internal joy☺️
Slow linving is a timeless lifestyle. It was ment to be from the Creator of this world. He never intented for people to live the life of today's speed. NEVER EVER.
I actually wish to move back to the city. My husband and I moved to his hometown in a tiny little farm town, but ever since we've moved here he has been treating me differently. It hasn't been good, but he won't move back to the city. I feel so stuck
Half people in the world could care less about slow living because they're materialistic and egomaniacs they will never admit that half the people I meet are not nice people and they are too busy keeping up with the Joneses their shallow.. the things you talked about her beautiful we'll go over the heads of most people I get what you're saying my dear I've been living this way for years and I'm doing fantastic there was a time my pace of moving was a joke now I'm having the last laugh I was told by my have family members I should do this I should do that I should sell this I should move there I should I should I should I should and I've never listened to them I follow my own course in life and it is turned out fantastic for me I move slow at my own pace and this is what it has gotten me my home is paid for my credit score is over 800 all the time zeal credit card debt zero bills lots of toys and nice vehicles my home is filled with everything that I want no credit card debt and I move at my own pace I turn down over time at work as much as I possibly can I knew frugal not cheap I hope good people that are poor in need I share I keep my eyes simple and I put the Lord Jesus Christ first and I keep my Bible open all time
In one Chinese tv series was such a line: "Live - is a search for a joy and peace". I think it`s absolutely right! This joy, pleasure we can find everywhere and averyday. You just need to stop and watch around, feel the peace and touch the simple moment.
Hi Helena, quite amazing to see that there are more people like me 😀 .. you didn't mention meditation or mindfulness but I think you are practicing it in daily life....if you feel there is one Budhist monestry of Thai Forest tradition...might be good idea to visit...I listen to their Dhamma Talks...there are quite other monestris as well 🙏
As soon as I saw those yellow flowers I thought "oooo I wonder if she is going to pick them!!" haha! Yay you got the flowers!! This was such a calm and beautiful video, amazing work on the cinematography aspects! And that Hellen Keller quote is not going on my mirror! xoxo
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Yes! I am leaving Germany after 32 years living here. Leaving a stressfull job - going into the Unknown,
I am going back to Denmark, to a little island with 21.000 people, to live the simple life in a little house with a big garden, to embrace solitude, to breathe the clean air, to sit by the sea. How I will earn my keep is still to be found out. I trust. And am so happy! Just 12 more workdays. April 29 is my oneway ticket. Joy!
Have a blessed life and good luck to you!!! ❤️❤️❤️
wow this is SO incredible Maneesha! Leap into the unknown and follow the calls of your heart ☺️ I'm so excited for you! April 29th! I will think of you on that day - congrats on your new life chapter 💕
Hi💁~ there!
Keeping going for what you desire to do.
Be strong 💪💪!!
Appreciable all the best
5 days ..to go
I personally think the best way to life is by 100% authentically being ourselves and accepting ourselves for who we are, what we have and even where we live.
Finding your channel helped me see that. 💡
A life I Once hated has become a life I can't wait to document and share with the world. You made me accept myself and now all I can say is that You are indeed a gift Helena🌟
Just subscribed to your channel ♥️
You're such a joy, Mayo!! Thank you for always sending me so much love here in the comments - you are a light!
“Often our days are full but we’re not satisfied”. Thank you for this, it changed my life.
This where I am now. I'm not satisfied but I'm constantly busy. I hope one day to just exist in the quietness and peacfulnness of life.
Seems to me that Slow Living is living in the constant awareness of being in God's presence - appreciating everything He's given us - like nature, silence, birds singing, etc....
Beautifully said...🌿🙏
Thank you. Yes, this meditative state is our normal state of consciousness, where we relate completely to life. We are invited to take care of ourselves and reject all what is no longer true to us. As living a life without lies and conflicts, is the way out of all this chaotic existence.
I love that Linda. His beautiful creation that we can enjoy as we slowly live our lives and seek his kingdom everyday. Keeping his promises and commandments
Amen
That is so true. I love this.
The cinematography is amazing and the storytelling is so calming to hear. Enjoy the weekend ✨🤎
aw thank you Tess! 🥰
Trendy self-improvement trend - don't know what slow living is exactly, but it's definitely something that I want to pursue as this hectic life makes me unhappy. I now need peace, nature, mindfulness towards things happening around me (and not half asleep), I need to slow down, simple!
that's so great to hear, Mihaela! 🥰 love this!☀️
@@helenawoods Thanks dear! After having a physical breakdown due to exhaustion yesterday, I really need to look into slow living! 🧡
I believe living slowly is about being connected: to the present moment, to yourself, to the world and its energy. When we connect, we become intuitive and it allows us to live fully.
ah yesss
you should write a book about slow living, filled with beautiful photos taken by you. People need more of this message. Thank you for sharing.
Fantastic Idea. Yes, Helena do It. LOL from Brazil
aw thank you, Dana!! I've been writing it for a year now! Excited to share it when the time is right :)
@@helenawoods That is so awesome to know! I am looking forward!☺️💜✅
Beautifully said...it takes stepping back and letting go of the indoctrination that we’ve been under, the life we’ve been told we should live. Living slowly sounds absolutely beautiful. Something I’ll be doing for sure. 💕
I’m 54 year old, and I’m glued to your channel 😊
That's fantastic!! 😍☀️💕
"Living slowly is not about enjoying the process but also being resilient, it's pacing yourself going on in your natural rhythm, your speed, and ignoring the speed of everyone and anyone around you".
Slow living goes beyond aesthetics. You don't have to live in the country side to experience it.. Thanks for reminding me that...
Lovely work, Helen. You are a natural story teller. I try to live my life as much as I can in this way. It’s hard to not get stressed once you leave the home and your environment changes so drastically. So many aggressive, and unhappy people. All the careless driving, etc. Hope that once retirement comes my husband and I can make some more changes that are more relatable to our values and the way we want to live. Have a wonderful day!🐰🐥😎
Last year, I started living a lifestyle like this every time in my swing. Feeling the warmth of the wind, watching the blue skies, etc. It's the simple things that became essential and I haven't come up to a conclusion that what I am doing is called slow living. And now I just want this forever! This is what life is all about! It calms me and insanely tastes euphoria and pure ecstasy.💚
Just came across this beautiful channel today which I consider a blessing from God bcz I’m going thru a very lonely, demotivating & discouraging period of my life….!! Got so much hope, peace & comfort while watching & listening the peaceful msgs & surroundings!! Though so difficult for me but I need to get slowed down to enjoy the blessings of simple joys scattered around me. God bless you beautiful angel.💖
Correct me if I'm wrong. I think slow living has several parts. One is being with yourself away from the rest of the world. I'm following that path right now and feel better than before.
I've been running behind various material things and at one point, started feeling tired. So now, I'm just being with myself. And I love it.
Wow!!!! I love this video so much. Your journey seems BEAUTIFUL yet fulfilling with every step. I love that you embrace that the purpose of life is to live !
I love your clarity on this subject and I couldn't agree more! My favorite moments are the peaceful ones when I am simply home, doing simple chores or creating a delicious meal with full awareness. Listening to my wind chime and the birds, noticing the sun and the clouds and the temperature. Bliss! 💛 You have inspired me to pick up my journal right now. 😊💕
How wonderful that you are visiting your family!! I hope you are having a beautiful time. 💗
aw yay!! I'm so glad to hear it, Kristen!! I'm sending you such a big hug and I hope you are enjoying springtime in the gorgeous PNW! 😍
Pixar's new movie Soul isn't about slow living per se, but it has a message I think you'll love. If you haven't seen it yet I advise you to do so :)
ahhh! My husband watched it recently and keeps begging me to see it! I need to take some time to watch it - once I get through my stack of library books, I'll definitely do so! We have Disney+! Thanks for the recommendation!🥰
I cannot thank you enough for your wonderful videos,they are so encouraging.Stuck in this fast paced life and having a feeling of constantly feeling over whelmed, its all I've ever knew.Once again thank you so much.
Thank YOU for sharing your kindness and light with me! :)
"When we do things without being attached to the outcome. Ideas, clarity, and solutions have a space to drop in"
I have had slow living forced upon me through sickness. It has taken me a long time to slow my mind down from my busy, busy life. Now I spend my days walking my dogs, looking at what is happening around me, my garden and my home. My next challenge is to not look at face book all the time and watch/envy my friends busy/productive lives. What wonderful content in this video. You should write a book! So many things you said were inspirational.
I really really loved this, spoke to me. I'm at the beginning of my slow living journey coming from a fast-paced Dubai life and 7 yrs running on the wheel. I'm not moving places, but I'm changing inside. I love how you said that more than anything, it is a way of life.
I was watching a documentary of centarians and this is the way they lived - almost never angry, doing things they love, finding joy in the mundane.
This video made a difference to me, thank you
Writting this as i may completely wrong......telll me what's the point of leaving.......one day you have to leave everything and have to go god's home........why this worries ....why so much pain .....why this rat race then......days are fulll but not satisfied......whats the purpose of living then?
I usually dont believe in signs, but just this morning i woke and up told myself I want to focus on living slower and more intentional (but still in a big city). Then I thought can it really be done? I turned on my computer, logged in for work, thought i would look at youtube (as you do) and your video was recommended to me!! Maybe google has implanted something in our brain so they know. I dont care, it worked. such great content. I really agree with the comment below about writing a book.
Ms.Helena, I wake up every day at 4am before the sun comes up to go to the mine to dig for cobalt for 15 hours a day. I tried to "slow living" like you say, but the mine foreman cut my meal ration in half because he say I work too slow? What can I say to foreman that make him see he can do Slow Living too???????????
So well said Helena. I love the way you pass on wisdom. I look forward to your videos because of your remarks, the scenes, your calming, soothing voice, and because I witness you are happy, loved, loving and fullfilled. You are very important to this world dear. Your mission is so rewarding. You are blessed dear Helena. LOL from Brazil
thank you Juliana! I always enjoy reading your kind words, big hug to you! 🤗
Really lovely video. I didn’t realize there is a term for this way of life that I treasure so deeply. Thank you for sharing your thoughts .
With the phrase "slow living" becoming overused and cliched, perhaps it should be called "conscious living."
Thank you for this message today. I especially loved the analogy of the spider weaving it’s web and doing it all over again. It’s a very contemplative image that coincides with my day to day life. I really enjoyed this little gem of wisdom.
Yes!! Spiders are fascinating to watch - their resilience and work ethic is so inspiring! Thank you Justin! 🤗
I am LOVING your videos. It's become part of my Sunday morning routine. Thank you for all of the hard work it takes putting this together.
Aw thank you! 💕 And thank you for noticing all the hard work going into it - it is no simple feat creating quality videos! I enjoy the process immensely 🥰
Everything you said was just scrumptious. I ate every word. I felt so seen thank you so much
You are so unique. Just one of a kind. Thank you for what you're bringing in to my life.
Wow, you are totally speaking my love language - thank you Netta! 🥰 Thanks for sharing your light with me
Thanks for sharing your views on slow living. I am hyperactive, but l need to slow down now, and enjoy lfe.
As always, your messages are so uplifting. So much of what I’m feeling and struggling with I’m unable to put into coherent words or thoughts, but while watching your videos, you perfectly sum it up and make sense of it all for me. Thank you. You do amazing work!
thank you, that means a lot 🥰
Wow. Out of all of the videos I have watched about slow living, this video has moved me the most. There are so many things that you've said here that I want to write down and read over and over again. I have been on a journey to simplify and slow down my life for years now. Over the past year , because of the pandemic, my choices have been very limited and I have found great peace in routine, enjoying my home, and having a blank calendar. Now that we are slowly coming out of the pandemic here in the United States, I have felt my anxiety begin to rise as I anticipate suddenly being busy again. Thank you for this reminder that it is my choice to not be busy even if everyone around me is. I really needed to hear this at this moment. You are truly gifted with the way that you share your words and message.❤️
thank you for approaching slow living from a deeper more authentic perspective - especially the analogy of the writer remembering and finding more meaning (in hindsight) in the process rather than the outcome or a monetary benefit. Personally it is incredibly difficult to come off the hamster wheel of distractions, be it work, overbooking social events every weekend, todays dating world or anything to try and distract, because for some reason authenticity, mindfulness and true meaning is difficult to sit with. This video has helped me to get closer to choosing alone time, journaling and solo hikes over jam packed weekends.
Beautiful as always Helena! I couldn't put it better in words. Your cinematography shots are spectacular. Looks like a piece of paradise. xxx
Hi Emmy!! 🤗 Thank you beautiful!!
Amazing!😍 thank yooou!
I bet if you write a book it will become a bestseller 🤩 much love darling 💜
oh thank you Hasti, writing has always been my greatest passion since I was a little kid. I do it for pleasure and am writing a book on slow living for fun at the moment
Thank you for the reminder to slow down, notice life’s beauty, and enjoy each moment we’re given.❤️
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I really appreciate your points of view.... I really feel admiration for a young woman who has that kind thinking 💭 💙🇨🇴
Argh! Ive only watched two of your videos, but this is exactly the path i have been on for many years! Its another level when you have two young kids. But this is me. Your words are inspiring and beautiful and remind me of what i am here for, even when things are chaotic! Thankyou 🙏
I'm feeling lost and unsatisfied with my life
I'm in my twenty, I felt left behind in life
Then I found this video of yours
It really helps me
Thank you 😌
Thanks for sharing your story Helena. It gives me great inspiration to do something very similar with my life. Also, awesome video production skills. Such a cosy experience.
I'm so glad to have stumbled onto your page. Your words speak to my soul, b/c I've been getting this message for some time now. The hardest part for me is living in the fast-paced, over-stimulated world, that distracts me at every turn. Nature & working with young children helps to slow me down & live in the present moment. I can hardly wait to retire though! I'm excited to check out more of your content! 😊
Happy Easter and welcome to the West Coast, Helena. Spring is so luscious with the bulbs and trees blooming.
Thank you, Jan! Love the west coast and so happy to be back in the states for few weeks and soak in all the friendliness of the sunny Californians! Happy Easter to you 🥰💕☀️
Beautiful Helena. What you said about writers remembering the journey, it resonates well 🌸🌸🌸
Helena, You are an inspiration for all the young followers and may all the celestial beings continue to bless and guide you with their grace in all aspects of your life. I live in Abq. NM, but am a former NYC resident and lived on the eastside/westside of Manh. and Forest Hills, Qns. NYC. I am so enjoying your youtube posts because you are living your bliss and seeking TRUTH which is the main ingred. missing in present day life! Thank you and I'll see you on youtube.
I live on a lake. I feel very relaxed. I do take small tasks everyday. The older you become you realize how precious the simple things in life give you peace.
working in a company is indeed very very stressfully, not to mention during this pandemic. But you keep on reminding me, I still can take joy in my time and moment... even during a short lunch break at the office.. thanks
Hello Helena..you are doing such an amazing thing by making and posting such beautiful videos, which I thoroughly enjoy..I have also learnt so much from your videos.. above all u are such a beautiful soul...
Your videos are changing the world, curing anxiety and depression
I'm so glad they are helpful - they are fulfilling to make 🤗
I'm from Bulgaria Living in USA
Not too impressed.....🙃🌏
But again...God moves us for some reason..
Trust the process 🥰🌏🌞💝🌷
Sending you love...good vibes
We are where supposed to be...
Trust .....
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Love
Thanks for your lovely video! You describe all those small yet meaningful things so well. I try to incorporate small peaceful moments into my day even when there's a lot to do. Wishing you a wonderful day!
Absolutely love this video! Came in a very needed time. I’m an a new journey of life and walking a lone on my own snail 🐌 pace. Thank you 🙏
This is such a wonderful video. It encapsulates so much of what I’m feeling and questioning rn. Thank you for expressing so beautifully.
May I share an Old Testament Verse with you from Daniel 7:14 "And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a Kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should SERVE Him; his dominion is an Everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom shall not pass away, and His Kingdom that which shall not be destroyed." Also, can I share Isaiah 53:5 " But HE was WOUNDED For our TRANSGRESSIONS, he was BRUISED for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was upon Him, and with His STRIPES we are HEALED."
God the Father loves you so much that He sent Holy Sinless Jesus (His Holy Son) to earth to be born of a virgin.Then, to grow up and die on a cross for our sins. He was in the tomb for 3 days, then Father God raised Holy and Sinless Jesus Christ (Y'shua) to Life! He appeared to people and went back to Heaven. We must receive Sinless Jesus sincerely to be God's child(John 1:12).After we get saved by grace through faith in Christ, if we truly love the Lord Jesus Christ, then we will obey Jesus(John 14:15). Mark 1:15 "And saying, the time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: Repent ye, and believe the gospel." Jesus said in John 14:15 "If you love Me, keep My commandments. "There's a real hell. It says in Revelation 21:8 "But for the cowardly, & unbelieving, and abominable, and murderers, & immoral persons sorcerers & idolaters & all liars, their part will be in the lake that burns with fire & brimstone..." Please sincerely receive Holy Jesus and put your true faith and trust in Him today and please repent. Will you have a Real encounter with Holy Lord Jesus (Y'shua is His Hebrew Name) and stay in a Genuine relationship with Him daily please?
beautiful, informative, and so calming. i couldn't help but subscribe. thank you so much.
This is one of the best slow living videos I have found. Just watching/listening to it makes me feel calm and confident. Thank you for sharing this excellent work. 🌸🌲❤️
Bonne apres middi Helena.
Helena.
When I read some of the comments that get posted to you,as if what you are saying it is gospel to everyone.
What I sense from you is how you are living ,giving great ideas and tips etc.
SLLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWW DOWN PEOPLE.DONT THINK TO MUCH.
PEA CE
NICK
Helena, I have a question for you! Where have you been raised? Cause I was raised in slow living (countrie side) and I was born in the 80's. No cells, no internet then... Those appeared in my teens and it was not what it is today. But I am not refering to tech exactly. I remembered beeing bored by my simple life. Because it was boring. Now I am going back to this concept of simple living. But this time, when I go home (where i did grow and lived until 21) I do have the freedom to go on walks trought nature. I was not allowed before. 😊😁
I cried when I listened to this video. I've just started my journey. I'm so grateful for this moment and for opening my eyes to this way of living. Beautiful video.
Excellent. Thank you! ☘️🧙♀️🇮🇪
Love this .I truly believe that happiness lies in the gratitude of small joys and quiet moments.
Simplicity and living rurally doesn’t make you happier or a better person either. God is the real answer but how many actually acknowledge and obey Him? The answer is largely not, and thus our world is in the rotten state it is, and one day it’s going to be destroyed by God and replaced with a better new Earth and new city of Jerusalem. (Yes, city, not just pastures and countryside, a city - a truly pure and good city)
How To Live In Harmony With Nature And Reduce Pollution
1. Many Production Which We Do Not Need Actually For Human Beings Has To Be Stopped
We manufacture so many products and it is creating pollution. So if we minimise our products, pollution would be less.
We produce so many things which we do not need, like cold drinks, leather products, potato wafers, chips, fruit juices, chocolates, biscuits, pickles, ice creams, etc.
Cold drinks, fruit juices, pickles, ice creams, etc. Should be cooked at home only.
If we stopped producing this things which are not required for humans, so much pollution could be reduced.
If we colour the clothes pollution occurs. So if we don't colour our clothes, the pollution resulting from colouring the clothes can be stopped. Let everything remain in natural colour.
2. We Should Cook Foods In Its Natural Form
We can cook rice and wheat in our homes and eat it. Rice and Wheat is produced in farms. Then it is packed and transported to big warehouses, then wholesalers buy from them and supply to retail shops.
But if a manufacturing company makes bread from rice and wheat, then to make bread a manufacturing company has to be set up, machines and working staffs are needed. When a company is built many other things are also needed. Then at last a plastic pack is required to pack the breads.
So if we start cooking eatable things in its natural form then we do not need many companies like bread manufacturing company, tomato ketchup, noodles, fruit jam, pizza, burger, etc., the things required for the company and the plastic pack, paper box pack and glass bottles. If done like this, so many companies will not be required and hence less pollution for the world.
Also we could save our money like this. If you buy a packet of bread, it would cost you more money than if you cook wheat and rice in home.
Previously before industrial revolution, we didn't have technology, but our foods were rich with nutrients. Now we have technology, but technology is polluting our foods and our foods are not rich with nutrients, and because of that also we have health problems.
If this is done, then many jobs would be lost. For that many peoples should do farming and they should be given loans if they do not have enough money to start farming on their own.
Food, Medicines, Surgeries and Education's should be made free to the world till the world settles down with farming. After that food, medicines, surgeries and education's should be stopped free to the world.
Many people should study botany subject so that they have knowledge of plants and they should do farming.
Is their any another solution, that humans won't lose jobs and also pollution would decrease. Humans have to take this step certainly instead of going on polluting the earth, making wildlife extinct and also mass extinctions of humans in future.
3. Electricity Pollution
We create electricity from many types of sources like coal, water, etc., but it creates pollution. If electricity created from windmill and solar energy then no pollution occurs in the creation process. But still to manufacture windmill and solar machines pollution would occur.
As I previously said that if we shut down many manufacturing companies which are producing things which are not needed for humans, then the world would not require so much electricity. If less electricity required, then less pollution generated.
4. Could We Stop Drinking Cow's and Buffalo's Milk
Whatever vitamins and nutrients we get from milk, if we can get it from other eatable things, then we can stop drinking cow's and buffalo's milk. As milk has to be packed in glass bottles and plastic packs and then transported to places. All of this can be stopped.
For infants whose mother's have died or mother's who cannot breast feed their infants, only for them cow's and buffalo's milk should be given. We use milk in tea and coffee. Instead of milk we must use lime with tea and coffee or just plain tea and coffee. A lime should be cut into a few pieces and cooked with tea and coffee or something else can be used instead of lime.
5. How Much Should Be The World's Population
Every place should have a single house. No buildings, everything ground floor. If we do this and the whole lands of our planet earth would be occupied one day with homes, farms, forests, schools, hospitals, etc., then we would come to know how much our planet earth can have maximum population.
Once the population is determined, then we have to maintain that population. For example if our earth can have a population of 10 billion peoples, then when the population reaches 10 billion, then everyone should have only one child till the population reaches 9 billion peoples. As if we have only one child then the population decreases. When population is 9 billion peoples, then everyone should have 2 children's till the population reaches 10 billion peoples. After that again we should have only one child. In this way population can be maintained.
Do not forget Martin Luthers Kings "critical question" "What am I doing for others ?"
What country is this video taken? Its beautiful...ahhh just saw in comments section, France.Great message indeed. I don't mean to be rude but you say in your comments section your not on social media....isn't RUclips, Pinterest, Spotify, social media? Just curious.
Why should life be a marathon? I know it's a popular quote, and sure, a marathon is more sustainable than a sprint, but... There's still this idea of competition, of achievement, of never pausing, of a sort of linear journey; at least to me. Why can't life just be? Why couldn't I just enjoy it, right now, without worrying about the illusion of an end point? (And just, the idea of a beginning and an end). Why can't life just be sun rays on my face, grass beneath my feet, laughs and tears, a cup of warm tea? Or a simple nap under a tree in summer?
I don't know... What is to be achieved anyways?
I am sure you are already doing it, if not spend atleast a couple of days Gardening - another form of slow life. Plant new flowers ( something like few varities of David Austin Roses), look after them and enjoy them bloom - Nothing else would give you more internal joy☺️
Slow linving is a timeless lifestyle. It was ment to be from the Creator of this world. He never intented for people to live the life of today's speed. NEVER EVER.
I actually wish to move back to the city. My husband and I moved to his hometown in a tiny little farm town, but ever since we've moved here he has been treating me differently. It hasn't been good, but he won't move back to the city. I feel so stuck
Half people in the world could care less about slow living because they're materialistic and egomaniacs they will never admit that half the people I meet are not nice people and they are too busy keeping up with the Joneses their shallow.. the things you talked about her beautiful we'll go over the heads of most people I get what you're saying my dear I've been living this way for years and I'm doing fantastic there was a time my pace of moving was a joke now I'm having the last laugh I was told by my have family members I should do this I should do that I should sell this I should move there I should I should I should I should and I've never listened to them I follow my own course in life and it is turned out fantastic for me I move slow at my own pace and this is what it has gotten me my home is paid for my credit score is over 800 all the time zeal credit card debt zero bills lots of toys and nice vehicles my home is filled with everything that I want no credit card debt and I move at my own pace I turn down over time at work as much as I possibly can I knew frugal not cheap I hope good people that are poor in need I share I keep my eyes simple and I put the Lord Jesus Christ first and I keep my Bible open all time
In one Chinese tv series was such a line: "Live - is a search for a joy and peace". I think it`s absolutely right! This joy, pleasure we can find everywhere and averyday. You just need to stop and watch around, feel the peace and touch the simple moment.
I Can't slow live because I'm so bored and I feel like I'm going crazy
Where are we walking?Mankind moving worldwide. In search of real peace, happiness
Be still and know that I am God.
Bible verse. Find your connection in the stillness.
Each small task is only GREAT if filled with a heart full of LOVE for God💗
Heart of Kentucky. Hi Simple Joys. I just saw you are in California. I prayed for your safety. Have a blast. Katie
thank you Katie!! That means so much beautiful!
To the person reading this: Even though I don’t know you, I wish you the best of what life has to offer ❤
Hi Helena, quite amazing to see that there are more people like me 😀 .. you didn't mention meditation or mindfulness but I think you are practicing it in daily life....if you feel there is one Budhist monestry of Thai Forest tradition...might be good idea to visit...I listen to their Dhamma Talks...there are quite other monestris as well 🙏
I have same thinking God made everything for us and we don’t live happy
Slowly living is a mindset. Once you can grasp this concept it will all make sense.
"You have the power to decide how the rest of your life goes." I wrote it on a post-it note to remember.
it's good to see happy faces!
You know you live in a first world when you have to RUclips how to live a slow life. Sad really
I live on a small farm, make artisan cheese and have the right name, Terry Woods
Happy Sunday, Helena. Happy Easter. I am blessed to be here with this video. Thank you so much
Hi Verena! 😍Happy Easter to you!! Enjoy your weekend, kindred spirit ☀️💕
This is my favorite video of yours! It brought tears to my eyes ☺️ Thank you so much for being you! ❤️
How to afford a place to live without working though?
I love your enthusiasm. It’s obvious how much you love life and that’s inspiring
As soon as I saw those yellow flowers I thought "oooo I wonder if she is going to pick them!!" haha! Yay you got the flowers!! This was such a calm and beautiful video, amazing work on the cinematography aspects! And that Hellen Keller quote is not going on my mirror! xoxo
aw yay!! it's such a good one, right?! 🥰
I for one just to chew into life one bite at a time. I am tired of movement without progress.
Your filming is absolutely gorgeus🥺🧡
One word: WOW. 🤩 Thank you!❤️
Verry nice story nice views amazingly
this video really spoke to me. thank you
I love listening to you, so calming and it bings me peace to know the little thing are what really matters.
thanks for the video it helped my anxiety