Healing my body in a quiet, secluded place - relapse, recovery, and forgiving my ED
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It took me a long time to let go of the resentment I held for an illness that I had never asked for. I never wanted to experience a disorder of any kind. I felt like I could never be normal, eat normally, feel normally, or look normal to my own eyes. I am still on that journey, but the progress I’ve made is astronomical, especially since at my worst I truly believed things would not change. But they can, and they do ❤️
I used to pray that I could erase those years spent in the grips of a problem that was often invisible. But now I have taken back those memories and given them meaning and purpose by sharing and mentoring young people in my life who are experiencing similar issues. It has allowed me to forgive my illness, and use the experience to motivate me to keep building the life of my dreams: one of peace, of love, of appreciating the beauty of each and every day.
I truly believe your body is the least interesting thing about who you are, and as both men and women we can struggle with our image of ourselves, especially in a world where photos and videos are so often filtered and edited to a point that they no longer represent normal human faces, shapes, skin tones and textures. I am seriously concerned about how so many individuals showcase images of faces and bodies online that are separate from reality, selling a narrative that our bodies are only worthy of being seen if they look a certain way. “Consequently, we have more worth if we are attractive, and more deserving of love and happiness”. This is a terrifying message that makes my heart ache for the young teens growing up believing this is true. It will never be, and our worth must come from a belief in our own individual beauty, a sacred recognition of our absolute and unique majesty. True beauty is something that cannot be taken away.
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Im a 72 year old widow,who lives alone. I'm so grateful for this channel. I m very lonely, lonely means believing no one loves you. Unfortunately, that's how I feel. However, iam realizing that i should love me, regardless of other people. Your a good inspiration. God Bless You.
This reminds me of my mother....
Living as a widow alone in a big house, and many days she hadn't talk to anyone when I call her in tve evening.
I myself enjoy beeing alone, there are so many nice things to spend with, and I love to build a cozy Home and do art.
Living with your own thoughts, you can get really depressed and lost- but you also are able to create a wholesome universe just in your mind, and you can relive lovely moments of your past again and again. I wish you the very best!
I’m 65 and lonely also. I am working at studying the Bible and learning to be content whether abased or abounding. Bless you
Sending you lots of love, wherever you are ❤
I don’t know you, but I’m sending you lots of love and good thoughts. It may seem silly, but a stranger on the Internet wishes you well.
I’m age 71. Going through a divorce. Feeling horrendous anxiety. I’ve had a heart attack, but I may be okay if I take care of myself. One thing I’ve learned is that it is very important to love yourself.
I’ve raised two kids whom I love deeply, separated from my marriage (but we remain good friends), and sold my home…now renting a 1950s fixer upper on the river in Florida, and I’m just soooo content being alone, putzing around the house, painting, decorating, gardening, exercising, watching a squirrel play, experimenting with power tools, taking lazy kayak trips down the river, or waving from my coffee cup at others as they joyously paddle by. Although we may be in very different stages of life, your words and videos resonate in my heart. God bless you, beautiful girl. ❤️
You're living the dream :')
Can I ask how you found the home to rent?
love the peacefulness in your message Jenny B. May you have many years of joy savouring that sweetness, you sound like someone who truly appreciates your life. Beautiful.
@@Elizabeth-de1uv awwww thank you so much for your kind words. I wish the same for you🙏🏼❤️
As years go by, I believe the feeling of been more content and feeling at peace with yourself increasing, the need to be surrounded by people decreasing, at least that's my experience.
I'm 62 and have struggled with not accepting myself as I am. Your videos touch all ages. They bring a different perspective to all the negativity on social media. Thank you❤
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Don’t give up! If you have a ED and you’re reading this, we want relief for you. Others may not understand what you’re going through, but we care that you’re hurting. Keep going, you are worthy and loved more than you know.
I am probably old enough to be your grandmother, I have watched your videos for a long time, sometimes at night when I am having trouble sleeping I will watch your videos and I fall into a deep sleep, you are so calming, and lovely
Every time I view your videos, I think how sweet, pretty, and loving and caring you are, I always say this beautiful soul is how God wanted everyone to be like in this life…
I look forward to your future, and see your new beginnings… I just felt I had to tell you how special you are ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I feel the same!
😭 such a sweet message
So agree. Her voice is so soothing. She should write children's books and record those in her own voice for audio version.
This message made my night and it wasn’t even for me♥️
True mom 😇
Paola, you're beautiful. Never underestimate the power of your beautiful videos, your lovely voice and your gentle message. At 76 years old, I am not too old to learn, and you are a beautiful teacher as well as a beautiful human being.
Aww such a lovely comment! 💕💕
Paola- normally, I have your videos on as an audio background to my morning routine, reminding this ADHD extrovert that it’s okay to take things slowly sometimes. I happened to watch the first part of the video just now, of you brushing your hair. My eyes filled with tears. “What a beautiful woman.” was all I could think as my eyes welled up. That combined with the matter of this video, wow. Thank you for your vulnerability, sister. Love from an LA City Girl, living an almost exactly opposite lifestyle from you. You speak to my heart ❤️
Yes, she is beautiful inside and out. I love her hair and her braids.
Maybe it’s a sign for you to consider a lifestyle like hers?
I too play her for rest at night when the world has been too much. I’m ADHD adult also. Still fighting it :(
Am too, loved the clip of her rabbit in the garden and the present wrapping I’ll come back to cause I like the pressed flower idea a lot 💛
My dear Paola ,I'm a romanian soul ,50 years old and you made me pause this video several times to reflect and take some notes in my daily devotional journal.Is so much beauty and peace in pure and simple things.You are like that song inside of us that warms our hearts. I feel so blessed finding you beautiful girl ! Can't wait to dig into my forgotten drawers of crafts,books,you know,all the hobbies that you're putting on the side in hopes that one day ,you'll come back for them ,but never do , because you are so busy making someone else dreams possible ,and then you,re passing by a mirror and ask yourself ;who in the world is that mature looking woman,when inside you feel like 20 with unfinished projects ? Thank you ,and may Lord Jesus guide you,and bring you in that stage of complete stability in peace,health and joy.Love , Sorina.
Amen
What a beautiful reply to read on a beautiful winter morning here in New Zealand.
I haven't met anyone from Romania.
But I watched a programme where a lovely NZ guy was helping people like himself who had been adopted by various couples to find out and hopefully find their parents.
I loved seeing the families of the children who were adopted by Kiwis.
It was very sad listening to the Romanian mother's.
Anyway, back to the present...
From a Kiwi soul.
Paola....as a person that deals with depression and anxiety, your videos give me peace. Your soft voice calms me. I just wanted to say thank you.
So true, I love how clear and relaxing the way she talks.
Ditto
Tiffany Snyder - I feel the same way!
Same here. ❤️
Same here… so thankful
Your dog's face when you asked, "I wonder what happened?", he immediately looked for Mr. Darcy to blame, lol. So innocent 😇 ❤🥰🤗
Hehe he definitely tried to convince me of that 🤣 sneaky boy
The world would be bleak in deed if your not in it because u are magic.. u are calm sweet peaceful and hopeful full of faith and spiritual.. my u are beautiful and truly an artist. I am 71 and love the way u live. My husband passed away and just make my heart calm. Thank you sweet princess for making this old women happy..may u and Your sweet man always be happy..
Success is not final, failure is not fatal, it’s the courage to continue that counts. That reminds me of your videos,thankyou
I totally laughed so hard when the “weird” cookie eating incident happened at the end. Oh dogs, ya can’t live without them and their shenanigans.
Haha well if you ask me he was clearly being framed…we all know that Labradors aren’t greedy don’t we🤷🏻♀️😏🤣🤣
He was like: yeah what happened there???
Today my husband and I both make the biggest change of our lives, moving to a small rural town next door to Yellowstone National Park for my dream job, working with animals, like otters and wolves, and helping educate about conservation. Your videos have been an anchor when I have, historically, been Extremely Bad TM at change. There’s going to be a lot different, especially the winter, but you’ve helped me so much to remember to be brave and not scared of the future. Now, I’m on the way to my dream job. If you’re ever up Montana way, message me! Thank you so much! The next time I watch your video, I’ll be IN MONTANA!
That fantastic, what an amazing job. A vlog from you when you settle into it would be wonderful. Congratulations from Scotland. 👍- Frances
Wow!! Congratulations and Best wishes in your new home and life
Welcome to the Big Sky! It's a lovely place to be. If winter gets you down too much, seek a hot spring.
Just remember spring will come..❤
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im becoming more like you each day. i take great comfort in my own pace. i just hope one day i can be more independent than what i am used to now.
My daughter was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at the age of 29 18 months ago. She lost her sight and although it has mostly returned, it’s the first thing that goes when she is relapsing. She lost her job, her boyfriend , he instead they quickly sold their home and she came home to live with me- not something that she wanted as she’s always been fiercely independent.I know she is in the middle of a huge grief, for the life she had planned and worked so hard for and I’m struggling to support her as well as I want to as I ,too, am dealing with grief for the life I wanted for her. It’s comforting to watch another young person dealing positively with their own problems. I wish you well.
Reading your story. How is your daughter doing.....sending so much love
One last thing I just have to mention: As a kid, my Aunt Paula wrapped Christmas presents so beautifully, while opening we were always careful to preserve as much of the wrapping as possible. Hers were the most exquisitely decorated presents I had ever seen, until I saw yours - so good anything wrapped by you deserves permanent display in the living room.
Your description of Christmas present wrappings transported me to past Christmas with friends and family whose wrappings were as much a gift as the item waiting to be revealed.
I love your name. My favorite moments of the day are often sunsets at Lake Michigan.
@@patriciamoran9143 My Grandparents had a cottage on the 'Big Lake' where our family spent its summers. Designed & built in the Tudor Revival style by my Grandfather, it was truly where his & Grandma's hearts were. And as kids every night weather permitted, we would all stop everything to watch the sun set - & as it disappeared into the waves, Grandpa would ALWAYS remark, "Just as pretty as a picture".
Now that's what I say.
@@lakemichigan6598 what a treasure that you're grandfather built and shared. For decades, going down to the beach with my kids, I always say, "most beautiful place in the world". Of course, that's what my heart feels, and they may not have always felt the same, but as adults I suspect they may agree. ❤️
@@patriciamoran9143 Our time at the cottage with our Grandparents is seen today as our family's 'Golden Age'. As a group, we were never happier, more content, or more in sync with each other. And our conversations about being with Grandma & Grandpa at that beautiful cottage have always been imbued with warmth, great reverence, & profound gratitude. I hope & expect your kids will come to those very same conclusions.
My sister once told me that as a very young girl, she just assumed EVERYONE had a cottage on Lake Michigan.
@@patriciamoran9143 One very last comment: I think we never felt more deeply loved than we did while with our Grandparents at the cottage. I know that was definitely my experience. And it seems to me wherever it is you feel or have felt the most deeply loved is truly the 'most beautiful place in the world'.
Your nose is perfect, your videos are art, and your journey is of interest to many. God bless you both.
This! Simply said, and on target. ❤ Beauty, Art and sharing your journey is definitely soul sensual. I love all your videos! Well said @FuriousMayhem
I have found my twin , you are literally my twin in many ways, I cry every set you make, may the peace of Jesus Christ be upon you always.
Someday .. I turn 53 in April. Going thru hell right now . I am dreaming of a content life life this . BRAVO...
Having a super stressful day but just sat down for a minute to do some crochet while I drink my coffee, turned CZcams on aaaaand yes, there is it, almost 14 minutes of bliss and that's all I need ❤️
Agree best moments in time are her videos coming through. 💜
Movie: Secret of Roam Inish.
I just love how when you say "I wonder what happened?" your dog looks away immediately. He can't make eye contact!! That is too funny.
Hehe he’s very good at deflecting any guilt lol 😂
I agree - that was so funny! He's just too cute. ♥
I found your channel at the perfect time. I've been in a relapse for about a year. I live alone in a cottage as well but mine is a mess right now. You are inspiring me to walk away from my computer and take care of myself again.
How are you doing now?
Best wishes, Sally 🙏🏼🍃🌻🌱
You’ll be in my thoughts today
Take care of yourself.
Sending you good wishes from Japan to get through this!
Take care!
I've been in the process of recovering from an0rexia for the past 8 years, I have ups and downs but it's getting better every day. Hiking has been really therapeutic, it helps me see the value of my body. Feeling my muscles work to carry me on top of a mountain is incredible. Take care ♥️
I love your videos. Your voice is so calming. I tell people to never say goodbye. In my 79 (soon to be 80) years I have lost so many loved ones, including my husband of 51 years and the most recent, a grandson from a drug overdose, so I never say goodbye. Just “see you later” or “take care”. Something along those lines. You can end your videos with something like “until we meet again”. Just a thought. Stay well. Looking forward to your next video.
So sorry for your losses
Until we Meet Again!! I like that!!
I love " take care "😊
Thank you 😊 I inherited a very prominent nose from my First Nations side of the family. The other side was from the British IsIes. I was told when I was young that I ought to get it fixed. It was never broken. But I was told that I might actually be pretty if I did. But I have always believed in the spirit world and life beyond the body. Because of this, I refuse to consider rhinoplasty because I was and am still adamant that when I cross the bridge and meet my Native grandparents, they will know I never denied their part of me. It hasn't always been easy but I feel a strong conviction about it. Now that I am a senior, I am glad that I had the courage to follow through rather than give in to pressure.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life ❤✝️🙏 John 3:16
I am glad! I spent my childhood listing to my aunt tell me I'd be pretty if only I lost weight. Now I don't care what others feel! I like who I am even if I'm a plus size girl!!
Long squiffy nose and big, really big, ears. But my eyes made up for it.
Thanks for your comment. Bravo for your bravery to keep your beautiful nose and for knowing yourself and standing up to social pressures.
❤️😊
Imagine saying to someone to fix your nose. That's outrageous.
“When I put value in things separate from my insecurities, over time, it took power away from them” wow. Beautiful & wise words
You are such a gentle soul. ED is horrific, it consumes us and can destroy us. I have had an Ed since I was an early teen and I am now 51. I have dealt with all the physical and emotional aspect of this horrible disease. It has taken its toll on my body and I now have long term medical issues. We are strong, warriors that can beat it and survive. Your holistic healing approach is wonderful. The beauty of nature and animals is therapeutic. I have come to a point and understand I can have a relationship with food as I see it as my fuel, to keep me healthy and alive. Food is required for our bodies to function and survive so I have tried to change my though process and see food as a friend, that nurtures, cares for and helps me. Your chanel is wonderful and uplifting. Very calming and creative. Thank you for sharing your private experience, it takes courage. X
I can not imagine the hard work you put in every single day to make this happen. People see the awesome videos but rarely realise the great effort, sacrifice and determination it takes to create this kind of visual art.
I wrote this down for myself, thought someone might also want this: “When I put value in things separate from my insecurities, over time, it took power away from them. I’m still on that journey, and alive struggled at times to maintain my health, and through that I’ve learned; how important it is not to expect perfection from ourselves; to recognize the power of your own voice; to have courage in the face of a world that is so scary at times; to see a seed of something beautiful inside each of us.”
- The Cottage Fairy (Paola)
Paola you are so beautiful, and it is from a much deeper place than your lovely face. I’m so grateful to be alive on Earth at the same time as you. Thank you ❤️
Katherine, such a beautiful thing to say to someone. 🍂🍂🍂
So beautifully said. Thank you for writing her words. I needed to reread them. Very powerful.
Your way of life, I think might chime with ‘Babette’s Feast’ - where barebones simplicity meets voluptuousness! 🙏🏻🌹🙏🏽
Even when you wrap presents they look beautiful. I don’t think for a moment you’re average. 😂
Everything about you is elegant and pretty. Your calm nature is so wonderful to watch and listen to. Hope your Christmas is magical and cheers to your new home adventure with your sweet man. 💕❄️
Some BTS content at 8:38 ❤️I feel like I was talking super fast in the start, I’m sorry, I slow down I promise 😭
YOU are loved. You have innate worth that can never be taken away. No one - absolutely no one (including yourself) - should ever treat you as anything less than a sacred spirit. To quote another favorite princess: “I have to tell you a secret that will see you through all the trials that life can offer. Have courage and be kind.”
It took me a long time to let go of the resentment I held for an illness that I had never asked for. I never wanted to experience a disorder of any kind. I felt like I could never be normal, eat normally, feel normally, or look normal to my own eyes. I am still on that journey, but the progress I’ve made is astronomical, especially since at my worst I truly believed things would not change. But they can, and they do ❤️
I used to pray that I could erase those years spent in the grips of a problem that was often invisible. But now I have taken back those memories and given them meaning and purpose by sharing and mentoring young people in my life who are experiencing similar issues. It has allowed me to forgive my illness, and use the experience to motivate me to keep building the life of my dreams: one of peace, of love, of appreciating the beauty of each and every day.
I truly believe your body is the least interesting thing about who you are. Both as men and women we can struggle with our image of ourselves, especially in a world where photos and videos are so often filtered and edited to a point that they no longer represent normal human faces, shapes, skin tones and textures. I am seriously concerned about how so many individuals showcase images of faces and bodies online that are separate from reality, selling a narrative that our bodies are only worthy of being seen if they look a certain way: “Consequently, we have more worth if we are attractive, and more deserving of love and happiness”. This is a terrifying message that makes my heart ache for the young teens growing up believing this is true. It will never be true. In fact, real beauty is something that cannot be defined nor taken away.
To be clear, eating disorders are much more than our relationship with our physical bodies, they are primarily an internal issue. In my case it was related to anxiety and wanting to control an aspect of my life when I didn’t feel I had agency. Someone with an ED may feel overwhelmed by a world that feels scary and chaotic, they may have experienced physical or emotional abuse, or using it to cope with a separate health problem or addiction. It is an illness that does not discriminate between gender and age. If I could only give one piece of advice to an individual dealing with it (or if you know someone who has an ed) is to take the problem 100% seriously no matter what (most ED’s are invisible, and no less serious). Some types have a very high mortality rate, it is a very real thing, and a very good reason not to participate in a culture that glorifies unnecessary weight loss and unrealistic standards of beauty. Disconnect from social media when you need to, get professional help if you are able, and remind yourself everyday that you have an innate worth no matter who you are, and you deserve help. In our world we may be made to feel less because of how we look, who we love, our background, gender, or race. But that will never be true, because you are sacred, and worthy of respect and love without fail ❤️ always.
ED help: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline
Resources: www.eatingdisorderhope.com and recoverywarriors.com
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Your such a beautiful soul! Great full for these videos.
Eres 💯bella afuera y mas importante adentro.💖💯🇵🇷🙏🏽
I have a Shiba Inu - l throw something to Yoshi and he just stares at me as if to say you want it go get it yourself 😂🤣 the mini version of the Akita (the movie Hachiko) so yeah lab vs Shiba Inu very different.
Thank you so, so much for these words on ED (or any D for that matter), they are true. And I have received your encouraging sentences with my whole heart. I will definitely use them to encourage others that need to hear them as much as I did. Thanks again lovely soul♥️
Labradors are extremely loyal and protective. I'm glad yours is OK after his mishap. Amazingly even after his injury he was still able to inform you of Mr Darcy's treachery in the theft and consumption of the Christmas cookies.
Lol 😉👌
He looked so guilty! I think Mr. Darcy just watched.
I stopped eating sugar 22 years ago through Overeaters Anonymous --- I attend 1 meeting a week and make phone calls to others in recovery during the week if I am feeling that I am going to pick up the first compulsive sugar bite. Sugar was my first addiction and it took awhile for me to recognize it but grateful I did so and glad to have the loving support of others. Addiction disorders are a disease of isolation --- but in recovery we do together what I could not do alone.
Best wishes to you ✨❤️✨
Interesting phrase 'Addiction disorders are a disease of isolation'. Its made me think, why I continually bite my nails, pull out my eyebrows/lashes and eat sugary things daily - because I'm lonely! I'm a very sociable person, yet have lived on my own for 28 yrs!
"Local Hero" is a magical film. It was made back in 1982 (ish), by a Scottish director. If you respond to the spirit of old land and its people...plus humour and magic, I think that you'll love it.
Thank you for being so open in this, Paola. When I see someone sharing themselves like you do, it makes the world seem a little warmer, a little kinder. Please know that your videos are the highlight of my Thursday mornings 😉❤ Stay warm and cozy!!
So true!
🥰🥰🥰 my friend and I often talk about you, Paola, as you were a sister of ours. Some days ago we told each other "hey, have you heard? Paola's getting married!!". Our boyfriends asked "but who's Paola?". We both answered, simultaneously, "a friend of ours". 😂❤️ Anyway, wonderful video and words, as always. Good luck for your new job! I've just started mine as a school teacher ❤️
Thank you from an old man living in a cabin here in the UK, your softness and gentleness warms my heart, and... you have a beautiful nose, God bless you x
Hiatchi: A Dog's Tale Oh, what a beautiful story. This one really touched our hearts.
Paola, you have such keen aesthetic sensibilities that every frame is like a jewel box. Your gift presentations, oh my goodness, what treasures of thoughtfulness and artistry. Thank you so much for all the beauty seen through your eyes.
Thank you for sharing this...it could save someone...I am a recovering alcoholic and being transparent can help others😊
That’s what I hope, it gives that time so much meaning when you realize you may be able to help others, or at least connect. Wishing you the best ❤️
You are such an inspiration. I am in my 50’s retired hairdresser. I had I high end super busy salon in the city. Now me and my husband retired and moving to a tiny beach town. Looking so forward to slowing down my life, enjoying nature and connecting with myself again. I have struggled my whole life with anxiety and depression so your videos give me a sense of calm . Something I hope to have. God bless you . You are a lovely kind soul.
Blessings and healing for you Tyna
"...not to expect perfection..." as she finishes wrapping the most perfect bundle I've ever seen. 😍
I love seeing how you spend the time to package and wrap the gifts. So much thought and care are put into them. I think everyone at some point has issues with their appearance. You are a beautiful person, inside and out.
Yes, the wrapping and extra touches are so pretty I would hesitate to open the gifts!
I didnt know you struggled with an ed. I struggle with anorexia, and i get what you’re going through. You are beautiful and strong. I hope to live like you one day.
Hello Paola, It is so healing to watch your videos, I live in India.The enormous population puts the children to go through an unhealthy kind of competition to build a respectable living.your video provides hope to our future generations to get rid of rat race,live life following the passions and live with freedom.Thanks for showing us the way.Bless you
I’m loving your videos right now. My dear brother has just passed away & I want to grieve peacefully away from people. No social media no gatherings just me my dog & my husband who is busy working at his office. Your peaceful life your leading in the cottage is beautiful. 🧚🏼♀️💖
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Hope you have an enlightening read. Hope time eases your heart!
I hope you are doing better. ❤️
@@returnoftheromans6726 your so kind thank you. I’m doing my ok. It’s difficult but I’m getting there. Hope you are doing well yourself x
"My Octopus Teacher", one of the most amazing movies I've ever seen.
My favorite movie is called “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society.” It’s on Netflix and is also in book form!
Best movie ever!!!
That's a great movie! Another one you might consider is "A Walk in the Clouds".
I loved that movie!
Love the book!
Paola, I'm sure you will love this movie if you haven't watched it already, good recommend Alyssa!
You are such a lovely person, both inside and out. Thank you for sharing💕💕💕
I love the Enchanted Cottage, not the new one but the old black and white one with Robert Young. There's a charm in that one that the new movie didn't capture. And the voice of the blind composer is beautiful!
My favorite
Stay warm, beautiful lady. I would never have guessed that Mr. Darcy was a senior bunny! You take excellent care of him. And your pup is such a typical goofy Lab! I love him. ~Cynthia
You make me want to live alone and bake cookies, slow the pace down and just "live" quietly, peacefully, enjoying nature and feeling safe. Many of us do not take the time to stop and smell the roses. Love your videos and love the prints that I sent for. Sounds to me as though you are extremely well adjusted. TFS x
Hearing you talk about the issues that you have suffered through in the past made me cry today. I have been through my own daunting issues. And I am much older. And have found myself single at the age of 61. My heart goes out to you. And you are an inspiration to me because you take the time to share with the world why you have been through what you go through and how you are taking the time to love yourself to heal to overcome to be productive and to make the world a better place because you are in it. Thank you once again for sharing for being open and for passing on Hope and inspiration to the rest of us.
After watching your video , I've come to realize that people with simple taste for living and pleasant nature still exist on this planet !!!
I see you already have over 600 comments… but i would really recommend you The documentary “my octopus teacher”. It might strange and odd, but really it is such a moving story and all about connecting to nature. Beautiful!
Thanks again for all that great inspiring content and beautiful videos. And your gifts are just beautifully wrapped!!!
great movie!
It was an absolutely wonderful film. So grateful I saw it.
Totally agree
It's a wonderful love story. I want to see this documentary aka best love story on a big screen.
I loved that story!
As a Great Dane family, we can totally relate to counter cruising canines. :)
I am in a quiet place in my life. I like it. Even in brokenness, separation from my prodigal son. You are an inspiration!
I just love you for you. When you smiled at the camera and said hello. My heart and my face lit up with a smile and I said Hi right back! It feels as if you are right here with me and I have shared many of the same issues you have gone through with my skin and my self-esteem. I am 63 and I still get breakouts but I've learned to love who I am and not what I look like. Thank you for your honesty. That is perhaps the most beautiful thing of all about anyone. Blessings upon blessings to you.
I just wanted to let you know that I think you are very beautiful. I am getting older now, over 60, and my face is getting wrinkles and sagging, as well as other aging signs. I look at you and see a lovely smile, kind eyes, perfect nose and the bloom of youth. You and your videos are a pleasure to watch. Your calming music, voice, artwork and outdoor adventures give me insight into the life of another person who also likes many of the same things I do. There was something very interesting I watched once and I posted it onto my facebook page. It was about how people "see" themselves. There was an artist who worked with police in drawing out portraits of people involved in a crime, given what the witness saw and remembered. Well, this artist was involved in drawing portraits, one by one, of a group of people, who were seated behind a barrier. Neither the artist or the person could see one another, the drawings were based on the person's own description of themselves. Then, another person would give the same artist a description of that same person, based on what they saw. Then the two portraits were shown side by side. The differences between how they saw themselves and, and what the other people saw them as was like night and day. The drawings, as told by the person looked awful and not even like them, but the drawings, as told by another person's description was really close, or better than the actual person. I always think we are harder on ourselves than anyone else could ever be at times.
I laughed at the last moments of your video today!!! It was so funny about your cookies and the missing ones. How can they appear to look so innocent and guilty at the same time??? He is so cute. Sending you hugs and sunny days from RI. XOXO Debbie
Your dog eating the cookies was the best part! When you said to the dog I wonder what happened and your dog looked away so guilty was just precious! I'm a dog lover and I lost my dog a year ago today. Thank you also for showing us the creative way you use nature in gift giving. Such beauty!!
You're sooo lovely. I hope your fiance know thath. God bless you and him be patient and courageous. Just wait. I love the boxes you make with flowers and erves it such kind. Be safe.
Im in bed sick with the flu and your videos have gotten me through. They’re so calming . Even if I can’t open my eyes I can just listen to it and fall asleep because it’s so relaxing. God bless you 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Paola, the most important thing I've learned in recovery is that "I don't have to". I don't have to take part in addictive behavior. I don't have to be ashamed of myself. I don't have to hide my emotions, or use other negative behaviors to hide my emotions. And most importantly: I don't have to beat myself up anymore over what I do or how I feel. Wishing you peace. You are so inspiring to me and I watch every video you make (sometimes I wait for quite a few days after they come out for the perfect moment to treat myself to some peace and your genuine message)
Beautiful encouraging comment. Thanks. Maybe it’s ok to make mistakes and not be perfect or feel guilty. ❤️
Correct, you don't have to. Chill, look in wonder at flowers, bees, spiders. Whatever it is that you think you "really should do" don't.
Thats called humillity
Same!
I've had a really bad day today and suddenly You came and changed it. Thank you Paola for what you are doing.
Wishing you all the best and greetings from Poland ☺️🌾
Having Fibromyalgia, I understand taking the time to heal. I use all kinds of natural herbs to help me get through the hard times.
When you mentioned the quietness of snow, I immediately thought about that here in Colorado.. I can always tell when it has snowed through the night, it's very very quiet in the early AM, it's hard to explain, but there's a real peace.
Paolita, tu eres una mujer bellísima con un corazón de oro. Que Dios te bendiga siempre preciosa flor!!💐 🙏🏽🕊
We had a black lab growing up named Sage. He was such a lover but maybe not the brains of a physicist if you know what I mean. He too, would run full speed after anything one would throw (to the detriment of my parents beautiful yard) Once, he literally ran straight throw a lattice fence in the yard to get to said ball faster. But you just had to love that clumsy, energetic sweet boy. RIP Sage
Your expression is profound and truly meaningful: "I appreciate what my body could do for me and not my looks." 👏
I am downsizing and have been going through boxes of books long stored away in my attic, and for the most part have decided to keep most of them! Rereading classics is so rewarding, especially the children's stories. My six year old grand daughter and I love reading Peter Rabbit right before her bedtime. When I finish the last page, I glance over to her and she has the dreamiest, sleepy look on her face. I feel such a connection to her then and remember reading it to my children and reading it as a child myself. Your videos touch such a heart string for me. There is such beauty and depth in the simplicity of life. Thank you for sharing bits and pieces of your life with us.
You are beautiful and have pure soul 🙌💞
I love the care and detail that you put in to wrapping those gifts. It's like a gift within the gift. :)
I am just shy of 80 years. You are a great inspiration to me. Your soul is lovely. I have watched a lot of your videos, I hope you can stay just as you are.
Wow. I praise God for leading me to your channel yesterday. I can relate to you in so many ways and have found your videos calming and healing during a critical time in my ED recovery. After 14 years, God has finally given me hope I can see it through this time, and your story has provided such hope of the life I feel called to as well. (I actually found you because my husband and I desire a "simple country life" - but I've discovered you are helping my ED healing journey now as well.) You radiate true, eternal beauty that captivates. Sending love and prayers to you today, sweet Paola. ❤️🙏🏻
Finally, I am 24yrs also have been waiting for this, I have been rewatching the other videos alot they help calm my mind and I tend to fall asleep faster. Lots of love from Kenya💖💖💖
I was literally smiling the whole time during that sit down chat. Aah the power of smile. Your smile is contagious. Sending you warmth from the other side of the world^^
Thank you for your quiet expression of life in a crazy world. Two connected films I wouldn't be without... Jean De Florette / Manon Des Sources
BEAUTIFUL MOVIES!!!
I think you’d like the Octopus Teacher. It’s about a guy who befriends an octopus and visits her everyday and films it. You learn a lot about these amazing beings and the images are beautiful, very calming.
I recommend "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" the Ben Stiller version. It was so inspiring and fun to watch and the scenery was truly amazing. The whole film is aesthetically pleasing.
Oh yes, one of my favourites ♥♥
Only God can give you peace in His word and His beautifull creation
You are an incredibly talented, beautiful and wise woman with a gentle soul. Your videos provide a calm respite from a frantic world for many people. While I don't believe in regrets, I do wish I had taken myself away to a quiet place when I was a young woman. Be well and be safe.
The beauty of a person resides in the soul. In the end of a persons life it is the love and beauty in the person’s soul that will last through all eternity.
I just reread some of my favorite “children’s”
books: The Secret Garden, The Wind in the Willows, The Phantom Tollbooth, A Wrinkle in Time and the Narnia Series by C.S. Lewis. These authors all have such a masterful quality and amazing philosophy of writing that adults readers will find them highly moving and entertaining. Also, reread Tolkien’s The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings as I have done so before and enjoying every poetic paragraph. One of my other favorite English authors is Thomas Harding.
Those are totally part of my childhood library too… and books I still have and reread ❤️
@@Theravadinbuto Same. Delightful to find others who have been similarly shaped.
I'm a child of 57 (!!!) and love similar children's books. A C.S. Lewis book i adore is The Voyage of the Dawn Treader.
I am certain i have read the Phantom Tollboth when a child (a true child!) but must read it again, so thank you very much for your suggestion.
@@cycleSCUBA I adore Phantom Tollbooth with Rhyme, Reason, Tock and Milo. Your comment made me smile. Thank you for that.
I always had a copy of phantom tollbooth but never got around to reading it! I never heard anyone mention it until your comment! Really is it that good?! Insightful? I will read it now!
Love starting my morning with a steamy cup of coffee, and one of your wonderful videos! That bunny pastry cutter is amazing !
You're probably the most wholesome person I know. I thought I was until I saw you 🥰 thank you for inspiring me to be better. I wish we were friends in person!
I think forgiving is something we do for ourselves. It helps us let go and not feel angry or hold grudges against others.
It is always a good reminder that we all struggle with things. I would never look at a beautiful woman like yourself and think she struggles with negative thoughts about her appearance. Thank you for your peaceful, calm videos. I thoroughly enjoy them.
You are a beautiful girl, inside and out. Don't ever let anyone tell you any different. YOU have a great week!
I haven’t seen your videos in a long time. I love the way you are and think. You are beautiful in every way. God bless you
This just takes me to an inner place of tranquility. And your reflections are so quietly impactful. Thank you so so much!
A good thing to ask yourself when you feel low is "who created this feeling and why? Who benefits from me feeling this way?"
I stopped weighing myself in September and I feel so much better about myself. Its slow progress but progress nonetheless. The number on the scale says little to nothing about my health and happiness so what use is it to keep it?!
Well said ❤️ I will remember that
I just finished reading "the midnight library" by Matt Haig. It's a really beautiful story. Highly recommend. It's about discovering self worth, slowing down, and changing perspectives all from the viewpoint of one character. I loved it so much all the readers in my family and of my friends are getting copies for Christmas XD
Great book
Count me in!! Sounds like a good and shareable read! Ordering a copy today ! 🙏
Oh, that's so weird. I just read that as well! Did anyone else read it because Ruby Granger recommended it?
I finished that book about an hour ago! Will be thinking about it for a while…
Will be on my list! Thank you!
There's a movie called a Dog's journey, it's very cute and heart warming, it will definitely touch your heart.
You are a precious soul. The world and its quiet beautiful magnitude has a way of smoothing the damage that we and others do to ourselves. Reflect on God’s peaceful kingdom and your place in it. It is significant though small; the blessing of God’s peace is with you.
I'm really glad you've learned to love yourself just the way you are. Sometimes I still think I dislike certain aspects of my body, but when I think of being like someone else, I realize I actually prefer to be me and not change anything. I love myself, "flaws" and all. Prayers you find a great deal on a home perfect for you as your heart desires.
Growing up out west I always enjoyed watching the snow line work down the mountains until it inevitably snowed in my valley town. I expect part of this progression indicated that Christmas wasn’t far off.
You are beautiful... you have a amazing calmness... thank you for that quality in this world of only loudness.
I love your channel. 😭😭 Thank you for the reminder to slow down and embrace the peacefulness around me. To remember that little joys are all around me. ❤️
Our dog has at least twice managed to eat cake from the table when we weren't looking.... and her face told all! :) :) Thank you for your lovely video, it always calms me down and gives me things to think about! Lots of love from Germany :)