3 job challenges that we face nowadays (philosophical)
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- čas přidán 14. 07. 2024
- Chatting about my office and freelance experience and moral struggles related to jobs. ❗️ Important disclaimer! It took me a lot of mental efforts to film this “normal” video, given the situation. Please be understanding, my friends (and read between the lines…). I hope to release a proper life update soon, when I’m in a better spot.
You can support me as a creator here: www.buymeacoffee.com/siberia....
(this money will help my husband and me reunite and continue creating content)
Thank you for your time and care.
Sending love,
Ana(stasia)
Hello, friends. This is Ana’s husband again. I just wanted to let you all know that we are figuring out our path together. We hear your suggestions about Patreon, a book club, and ways of communicating with you all. We have many ideas, but in this particular moment we are focused on our reunion. So, please understand that if we do not reply in short time, it’s not because we don’t appreciate all of the support you are giving. If anything, the overall kindness expressed from all parts of the world is incredibly inspiring and illustrates what we adore about travel and getting to know people from every part of this place that we all live. We will expand soon on ways to exchange ideas with you, but just know we see all of your stories, ideas, experiences, and it provides a hearty boost of kindness that’s invaluable. Hope you all are well. Peace. ✌️❤️
My english is too bad to write so many words. I send you and Ana all my love , peace and hope! Ana is the loveliest soul I had ever seen and I pray every day !🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡
Wishing you both all the very best and that some happiness comes from everything that is going on right now. Sending lots of love and positivity from the U.K. xx
I’m sure that we all understand where your priorities must lie and naturally that is in being together. Personally, I am very glad that Ana has you, and you her of course. Take care and my wishes for a happy life are with you.
That you! We hope you will be together soon.xx xx
I'm so glad to hear an update! You and Ana are in my prayers. God grant that you will be together very soon! I pray for your safety and that you will have everything that you need. Ana is a beautiful and kind soul!
Sending you both my love,
Anne from Michigan, USA
Your message is perfect. I left my job as a registered nurse to stay at home to care for my disabled adult son, help on the farm and follow my passions. Our income decreased by half but we have never been happier.
I gave a sigh of relief when I saw the notification of your video Ana. Anything you post is always very welcome and thank you for sharing your work story. My parents had little education and very little money and sometimes when I was a teenager I would be embarrassed by the work they did. Now I am quite old and I see their resilience in leaving the country and finding work in the city, and am glad of it because it made me more resilient too. I’ve had a good education and many careers, but there came a time when I could choose not to compromise my ethics or morals, when I could live a life I choose. And I am know how fortunate I am for it. Take care my dear. My thoughts are with you.
You definutely inherited a lot of resilience from your parents. It's such an important gift! Thank you so much for sharing and being here, dear Judith 💚
Dear Ana. I was just thinking about you and glad you are back. Hope you have the support you need, but as you mentioned you will soon tell us more 😁 I love your wise view on our working life and relate to what you said. Security really is an illusion and yes the job doesn't define us as a human itself, there is far more than meets the eye. Stay safe Ana 🙏
Thank you dear Anita, as always 💚
Glad you're safe. I am a semi-retired registered nurse. I can relate to some of what you said. Nursing has defined my life. About 10 years ago I had an accident while on vacation. Fast forward 5 operations and multiple bouts of physical therapy later. I still have to use a cane to ambulate so I couldn't work shifts in the hospital. I became depressed and felt lost. Then someone got in touch about taking care of a gentleman in his home. I loved it. Nothing gets me out of my own head faster than taking care/thinking of someone else besides myself. So I became an independent contractor and have been taking care of people in their homes ever since. You're right. You don't know what the future will be. Yesterday is gone, tomorrow may never come so we only have today. I try to make the best out of each day. Look forward to seeing you again. Stay safe.
Dearest Ana, I was delighted to see and hear from you, knowing you are safe. I understood your video and know where you are coming from. I was a bit worried that you did not post from your home. I thought maybe you had to give up your apartment due to your job circumstances. In any event, just know that whenever a door closes, another door will open to you. Trust in God! After listening to many Russian CZcamsrs lately, your English by far is the easiest to understand and the most eloquent. Your well-thought-out words resonate with me and I’m sure, with others. Stay safe my beautiful friend wherever life takes you. Please check in with us whenever you can. Sending you lots of love from Michigan USA. ❤️
Oh, i'm so glad to see you here, dear friend 💖Thank you for all the support you've given me. I'll do my best to stay connected.
@@anagoldberg My thoughts and prayers will be with you...until next time ❤️🙏🏻
Ana, glad to see you back. You are an amazingly beautiful soul. You have a healing energy about you. The vibrations in your voice and your words are so comforting. Yes, the working world is difficult. I am a nurse, by profession and endured so much on my job. But , I am also and artist and an HSP. It always bothered me that nurses give so much and are often treated as if they are slaves. HSPs really have it tough in the medical professions. It is very taxing on our nerves, but I was also helping people so I did not feel a moral conflict. I finally left my job after 32 years and have been living as a hermit on a small amount of money. Everyone tells me , I need more money and should get back to work, but my soul says no. I need to recover from my working life and the peace and quiet I experience now is so precious to me. Ana, you are so wise and inspiring...I hope all your dreams come true!
Yes, security is ephemeral. Whether it’s a job loss, an illness, a death, or other factor that disrupts your sense of security it is important that we don’t attach our value to the role we are playing. To hold on to our sense of value we must maintain our sense of moral clarity.
I’ve lost jobs, loved ones, and my health is compromised, but I continue to believe in myself and my ability to adapt and maintain my moral center.
I can relate to your story
This was an interesting topic. I am probably close to the age of your mother. I went to college, but did not graduate. I had some good jobs, but nothing that paid well or “looked important on a business card!” When I was in my 40’s, I had a wonderful boss who encouraged me to go back to school and finish my degree. I did and it opened many new opportunities for me. I loved being in school and the learning process. After I graduated and had a new job, I was asked to do something that was not only unethical, but illegal. It went against every fiber in my being. After discussing it with my husband, I decided it was time for me to leave. I did not want to compromise my morals. At least I left with my head held high!
I love listening to you. Somewhere inside you is a book, waiting to be written and shared with the world. Know you are in my thoughts. Please keep in touch. Someday, I would like to meet you in person, have a meaningful chat, and enjoy a cup of tea. Stay safe and strong! Sending you much love!
Dear Ana, so happy to see you. Hope you and Ulysses are safe and well. Interesting perspective on jobs. I have often thought of those things also. Please take care of yourself and our furry friend. Big hug and much love 🤗🥰🐈
I can so relate to what your saying! I always struggled being an introvert in work culture. My heart goes out to everyone in Russia who is struggling due to no fault of their own. ❤️
I hear you, my friend. Thank you 💖
I've been so worried about you! So glad to hear from you! I can feel your struggle and I'm just so sorry. Much love being sent to you.
Oh, thank you, dear Julia 💖 It's okay, my struggles are nothing compared to what other people are going through... 🙏
I have had the honor of taking care of a multitude of people in their dying days- both personally and professionally. Noone ever says at the end of their life "I wish I had worked more". Not even the highly paid, professionals A job is a way to make a living and contribute to society, but it should never define us. Nothing so sad as to see people who went to school for many years suddenly lose their ability to their job (be it for health or whatever reason)- who then suffer great psychological consequences because that was the only way they defined themselves. I send you light 🌞
Dear Anna I clean a cultural house, nobody really talks to me except my collegues. We are 15, we clean all the places that belong to the city hall. I love my collegues because they are so funny, lot of jokes and fun. I love my job I prefere to move all day but sometimes its hard for the body. I dont earn much money but its better than nothing. 😀
I first want to Canada as a cook/maid for an older couple. I was 18 years old. I lived in their house. They ate by themselves and I ate alone in the kitchen. I could not really speak English. The man thought very highly of himself and his English roots. It was very very lonely and depressing for me. When I told them that I was leaving them he asked me why. I answered that I wasn't happy. I have never forgotten his insensitive answer : "You are not born to be happy! You owe us to stay with us until we die because England saved France." Your message reminded me of this! On another note, I visited Russia in 2019. I crossed it from Mongolia to St Petersburg in the Trans Siberian. I visited 6 cities. My favorites were Irkutsk Kazan, Moscow and St Petersburg. I stayed in hostels. The people were so nice and helpful. I always thought that I would go back to Moscow and St Petersburg. How can we help you from afar? Can we send you some funds? Marie from Canada.
I feel so sad that you and yours are being cut off from the 'outside world'. Thinking of you, and if you do get cut off from youtube then know we are thinking of you x best, simone
So happy to see you this morning, Ana. Stay safe!!!
Hi Anastasia! I work as a teacher librarian in a public school in Portugal. I love my job, it's so rewarding to work with children and stimulate the interest for reading. From the past weeks we are welcoming a lot of news students, russian speakers. They are not familiar with latin alphabet wich is a challenge for the library work. I'm trying to re-open a chess club as a way to integrate them in school. Stay safe, Spring will come! ❤
It's always a pleasure when you post a new video. You have such a way with words and story-telling. You are so right...we are much more than a business card. I'm a retired nurse and I always felt secure in my profession. They pretty much need nurses wherever you go.
One thing I have always disliked is whenever you meet someone new, the social norm is to ask, "What do you do?" Why does it matter so much? Why is it so important?
Stay safe, Ana, and post what you can, when you can.
Lots of love from Australia! :)
Nurse is such a wonderful profession! Oh yes, that type of social norm was always a bummer for me too:) Asking what is one's favorite color could be a better way to know the person... Sending love to you, lovely Linda 🌸
Although I only recently discovered your channel, I have been thinking of you often lately. I am also a freelancer (translator). I gave up a historical editing job that paid very well (for me, at least;-)) 27 years ago and have never regretted it, although I often had no money coming in for weeks or months despite always having work. The freedom and lack of a boss suits me too, but of course it is too lonely for many people. I enjoy working alone at home and being with my dogs, and having time to do home checks for animal rescue organisations. At the moment, though, world events make it hard for me to concentrate on my work. I am sending you courage and strength in these deeply dark times. Please stay safe!
Dear Ana,
Yours was a positive and happy face to wake up to this morning! I am so glad you are in a better place than the last video.
I worked my whole life at jobs that I didn't like. Even in my career as a special education teacher, which had the potential to be very rewarding, I was very unhappy about constant administrative interference and demands, and I greatly disliked being so much in the public eye day to day.
Now that I am retired, I have started my own business and I work from home with publishing companies. I am happier than I have ever been in my work. Sometimes it takes a long time to find what you love!
Take care and be safe!
Oh, I'm so happy you've found what truly brings you joy and also helps to make a living! It's an inspiring story for me too 😊 Thank you for staying here with me. Sending love, dear Louisa 💚
Hello Ana. I’m so happy to see you again and glad to see that you’re safe. Please take care! I enjoyed this video and agree with everything you’re saying. I’m very fortunate that I’ve had the same job for most of my life (33years). Nothing in life is ever guaranteed, things can change overnight, as is evident and I can’t imagine how insecure I would feel without this job or a regular income. So many people in the world don’t have it. I’ve been homesick for Europe for most of my life but suddenly I feel grateful to live in Australia. It feels safe, for the moment! Sending you love and hugs. ❤️🌹🐈⬛
Hello Teresa 🌼 Yes, all the bits of safety that we can enjoy at the moment are precious. Sending love 💚
Dear dear Ana, you are so precious to so many. Thank you. I send you my greatest respect and gratitude.
You are so wise and so brave. A whole world community supports you and prays for your safety.
Thank you, dear Jane 💚
Very good video. My son is your age, and he is questioning his career. He calls it "soul sucking." He is looking at other opportunities, but he has a family, so he has to put them first.
I had a career in healthcare administration, and understand the whole "prestige," aspect. So much time spent in meetings!
I retired in 2016, and took a part-time job in an organization serving the disadvantaged. Such a different culture.
Work in the 21st Century causes most people to disassociate from their true selves. Good for you for being brave and following a different path!
I am so happy to see you again, dear Ana. Take care of yourself.
Thank you for support and kindness, dear Celia ❤ As always.
Lovely to see you. I have left several jobs because they were wrong for me.
Take care of yourself and your lovely cat x
Ana, please take some comfort in the knowledge that if CZcams is turned off you will never be forgotten. I think of you everyday. I believe the Universe has bigger plans than those of us mere humans. I pray you and your husband can be together always at some point. Never live one's life to someone's values. Love and safety to you!
So happy to see you. You always have something so deep and interesting to say. I hope CZcams remains I don’t want to lose contact with you :)
Oh, thank you dear Linda! I'll do my best to stay connected 🌟
So happy to see your video Ana. I have been thinking about you and wondering how you were. I opted for a form of freelance too. I'm basically subcontracted for my work. Yes, there is a freedom there but not without risk. I think all humans have an inner coward. We get stuck in a rut that can ruin our creativity when we cave to the corporate model. I feel I get looked down on as well but I don't care (anymore) because I do what is best for my life and family. The corporate grind would have ruined me had I continue down that path. In some ways, I am similar to your janitor friend. I only have one daughter and gave up the corporate to focus on her and work independently from home. I chose instead of being enslaved to money. We aren't wealthy but we have enough...more than many others. Sometimes you have to make a decision about what's important.
Oh, you are so lucky to have a wonderful daughter, inner resilience, and love. Yes, we need to choose what's important. Jobs come and go, people stay. Thank you for sharing your beautiful story, dear friend 🌸
Wise words from an amazing thoughtful person.
Your safety is the most important thing! We know where your heart is. Please don’t take unnecessary risks to ease our curiosity.
Thanks for this video and this message! I can relate in many ways and am working on future plans, so this was a helpful video for me.
🙏✌️💛
Hello Ana - So lovely to see your face and hear your voice! In the US you are really defined by what you do; it is part of the basic culture. "What do you do for a living?" is usually one of the first questions asked of someone you are meeting for the first time. The judging begins then and there. I completed a college degree related to health care administration and have been working at this ever since. I have worked at the same place and in the same job for many years. Several promotions were offered to me over the years, and I turned them down as well as chances to work elsewhere at a higher salary. Why? I decided long ago that my focus was not on career, but on life. I do enjoy my job and the people I work with (I would leave if unhappy), but it does not consume me and leaves enough life energy for other pursuits. I know that others judge me for this, especially family members with large families and large houses, but I try to be happy and satisfied in myself.
Hi Ana! As always I enjoyed your video. We are definitely not our jobs!
I have worked in the corporate world in the USA for over 30 years and I have seen a lot of greed , selfishness, shallowness, bloated egos, gossips, mentally unhealthy people, bullies and much more....it often makes me question if there are any good people left in the world.
I can't wait to retire...or even just get a silly part time job , and find a way to make it cover the bills.
There are so many things I would like to do, learn, enjoy...but no time...so the old saying goes "your money or your life, which do you choose?"
You have the courage to be free and live life on your terms. Your courage is a blessing! You are an inspiration to me:)
Dearest friend. Just yesterday I was talking to my eldest son about you and your channel, wondering if CZcams disconnected Russia or not - I was so delighted to see and hear from you today.
Sometimes I wish I could have a philosophical circle, where I can meet with like minded soals, to talk and discuss, to elaborate on things that go on in my mind. I find myself often thinking about the most curious things.
When you spoke of your husbands friend Kevin, it reminded me of a thought process I had recently. (By the way, my middle son`s name is Kevin ;-) ) Is it not curious, that our names are not really our names, because we did not pick them. Our parents gave them to us! Most names have a certain meaning and one can look it up in books and online. This was probably also considered by the parent who named the child. My mother told me once, that she wanted to name me Helena, but because she had such a difficult birth, almost dying, she prayed to God and she promissed to name me Christina (after Christ), if she would make it and live. This is how I got my name.
I read once, that in North American Indian tradition, the tribes people would rename themselves, after trnsforming and growing spiritually. Every so often, they would change names. This is a very interesting practice and I like that idea of it.
You are right, that safety "from an outside perspective" can be fragile and that it is important to establish an inner support system.
Following ones heart is a brave thing to do, but is is also very rewarding. The fact that people try to find security in status, wealth and social circles comes from our "old" days, from our surviving days. Our dinosaur brain still works that way. In the ancient days we dependet on the tribe or clan. There was no life for a "freelancer". Maybe you had a special function inside a clan or tribe, such as a medicine woman or healer, but nevertheless you had to be within this community to survive.
So I think it is o.k. to still have some of that outside security, but we need to balance it out too. Therefore your mom`s advice was not so untrue or negative as it seemed at first glance. It is actually the way many stoic historical figures thought, like Marcus Aurelius for example. In acknowledging that there can be the worst outcome, you create also room for the possibility of the best outcome. Like the black and white fields of the Yin and Yang. Somehow it gives one a feeling of Peace. And if you can connect with the inner beeing of your true self, with God, with the Devine, then you have a strong anker.
Blessings from Rose-Cottage, Schurwald Forest, Germany.
P.S.: I made your delicious beet salad the other day. Yummy. :-) I would love to see you make more veganized dishes from your country.
Dear Christina, there's so much to process in your wonderful message! Every response of yours is so profound and meaningful... I truly wish we could be members of one philosophical circle:) I've been thinking about the names we're given a lot too... It's so interesting how they define us or how their change affects us as well. The story of your name is so interesting and deep! My mom wanted to name me Snezhana (which means "snowy"), but my brother insisted on Anastasia 😊 In many Eastern traditions people are given new names after a special ceremony of "rite of passage". I always fancied the idea of picking a new, additional name by yourself.
I'm so glad you liked the beet salad! I hope to make more recipe videos in the future🌼
Sending love to you, dear friend!
@@anagoldberg Wonderful. :-)
Dear Ana! I just bought some postcards from you, they are wonderful 🧡 I feel like the rest of Europe is very supportive of Ukraine but doesn't think enough about the Russian people who don't approve of all this and have to bear the consequences of all these sanctions on Russia. I'm thankful to know your channel and be able to support you. You have, as always amazing insights and you always inspire me! I am still fresh on the job market but already feel all these paradoxes and it is hard to find my way in all of that. I am very happy to see that you are safe! Lots of love from Austria and all the positive energy and support I can send with my mind 🙏💙✨🌿Saskia
So pleased you are safe Ana. Good to see your face and hear your sage words. I have been in work for over 30 years and despite 2 degrees, am now employed in a low paid, sometimes thankless job, which I nevertheless love. I work for the NHS in the UK, which, thankfully, is still in the public sector. I've worked for private companies, but felt the pressure to work hard to reward shareholders incredibly debilitating and numbing. At the end of the day it isn't about money or prestige, it's about morals and ethics. I sleep well at night after my day's work ❤️
Dear Ana very very pleased to see you. And thank you for sharing this personal story with us. Kindest regards from the Netherlands. I really missed you.
What you say in your video is so true. Many people are willing to live under circumstances that are unhealthy or make them unhappy for the illusion of safety. And because they are afraid they will fall out of their system when they turn their life around to live according to their values. I admire that you turned your life around. I did the same. It wasn't easy and sometimes still isn't, but when I observe those who stayed in threadmill, I can't say that way of life looks very easy either. It may be richer ecnonomically speaking and more mainstream and accepted, but as you explained so eloquently, that's just an illusion of safety. I worked with people who had burnt out living that way and usually it wasn't the hard work that sucked them dry but the lack of meaning in the way they lived. They had lost touch with their values. Some made a turn around like you and began living according to their values and found themselves again, but most didn't. The first group rose out of the ashes like a phoenix. The second group kept stumbling and falling and went from one coach to the next, from one spiritual or yoga class to the next, never finding the answer, not realizing the answer is inside and forever will be. Thank you for your thoughtful video, Ana and take care!
Ana,
I think of you everyday with what is going on over there.
I wish you well, and keep you close to my heart with wishes of peace and clarity for you. Your job does not define you, YOU define you. No matter what or who or where you find yourself.... You will always be you! No one can take that from you, except maybe yourself.... So dont do it! Be kind to yourself, theres enough discomfort outside right now, so keep all the things that are great about you close to your heart...
-J
Our jobs definitely define us. Mainly a florist driver, it shows my generous side. I really enjoyed bringing flowers (Chechik, in the Turkish language) to folks.
So great to see your lovely face! Glad you are safe and making videos! Please know we are sending our love and support to you and are thinking of you! Thanks for another lovely video.
Hello Ana, I’ve been thinking about you a lot these days. I’m glad to finally see you again and see that you’re ok. Thank you so much for this wonderful and thoughtful video. I agree so much with your insights and wish we could be friends in real life. I am a coward too but when something touches my heart, I am all in. Stay safe, my friend. 🌸🙏🏼
Thank you for watching and being here, dear friend 🌼
Great video with an important message. Stay strong Ana, we're all hoping for the best for you 💖
Thank you, friend. You have no idea how much your videos mean to me, and to all of us here. We are all with you. This too shall pass.
As so many have said, I am happy to see you!
You listed this video just as I finished two David Graeber books -- one of which is his reflections and findings on what he calls "b.s. jobs".
I have long struggled with work and how it defines us, as I am not a particularly ambitious person. I want to do something that makes me feel good and has a true meaning to the world.
As you may know, in the U.S., health insurance is largely tied to employment, which made freelance and temporary work feel very unstable to me. But I enjoyed the freedom. After I am in a position for some time, I become bored. I want new challenges and excitement, which too many bosses interpret as a chance to dump more work. I want "better" (more interesting, more challenging, more meaningful) work, not *more* work than eats away at my soul.
I hope that you are safe. I look forward to the time in the future when you are able to discuss your current experiences.
I was really impressed when you said you love Gianni Rodari’s works, I grew up with his books and wonderful stories and still like them now that I’m 56 yrs old🤗. Hugs and love from Italy ❤️
A good conscience is a precious thing. Thank you for your wisdom 🐾
Thank you. Love and prayers for your family and the families of all nations.
Your video is a welcomed sight and hope the best for you. This video is also personally relevant for me now as well. Thank you. Are you still able to enjoy a coffee if someone buys it?❤
I REALLY enjoyed this video I had worked in corporate for over 30 years doing many jobs from production work to office work. I really enjoyed those years but shortly after I retired it were bought out by another company that proceeded to fire many of my friends it was heart breaking to see these people who had basically devoted their lives to their jobs be let go. It really made me appreciate that our work cannot be our lives and also that I was out of there. Time and unforeseen circumstances can destroy all the security that we think we have. So happy to see you are still able to share your videos with us. I know your have to be really cautious
TRUE 100% ON the CORPORATES, all around the Earth !! For me you have a peaceful, calm face and soul. That's how I see you distantly. What I dislike on nowadays world, is too much counting on virtual "world", hypocrisy and appearance. People should see each other, discuss, drink a glass of tea, coffee..Greetings from România.
The future is nothing but an illusion. Take good care. You are strong and resilient. You are stronger than you know.
Thank you, dear Anna🌟
I'm so sorry you lost so many gigs due to the sanctions. I pains me to no end that ordinary Russians are made to suffer. As a freelancer myself, I also know how precarious your financial security is when your income is cobbled together from disparate places. The lack of security is difficult. But you have such a good outlook, even now as you deal with not just the "normal" stresses of freelancing but also a new reality in your society. I'm glad you made time to check in and post a video. Looking forward to learning more about what's happening, as much as you feel comfortable sharing. Keep up the good work. Things that start bad sometimes change for the better in ways we can't understand immediately. Stay safe and be well!
Your video is very moving Ana, you show great dignity and perspective in such difficult and painful circumstances. Please know you are an inspiration to us on here. I always did part time or temporary jobs so that I could have time to freelance as an artist. Six years ago I started working full time as a carer, supporting people with learning disabilities, I still freelance as an artist but have much less time for that now. My salary in care does not match my level of skill and responsibility but I love it and would not change it. There are always compromises what ever you do. Wishing you all the very best x
Dear Ana, I am not sure how I learned about Becker's books Denial of Death and Escape from Evil. I have a feeling it was somehow connected to starting to follow your ideas on Fromme. They were fellow writers at the same time and Becker mentions Fromme quite a bit. I think you will absolutely find these books so illuminating. The books are written so well and Becker talks about our neurotic human urge for "immortality objects" in our lives. My corporate job was a "immortality object" safety, illusion of perpetual life. A youtuber reads both of the books in their entirety online. I fall into a trance as I hear so much Truth in one place. I think you will find these books so awesome. Thinking of you Ana! Tina
Dear Tina, wow, thank you for this wonderful book suggestion! I will try to find it. Sounds like a perfect piece of reading. Sending love ❤
Ana, it’s so good to see you! Your minimalist lifestyle hopefully helps when dealing with all the upheaval your Country is dealing with. I really enjoyed this video and hearing your wise, hard earned perspective. Sending much Love to you and your fellow peace loving citizens from Massachusetts USA💐✌️
Wonderful to see you again! Wishing all the very best for you & your family! Really appreciated this topic, I have struggled mightily with these things for many decades. Aiming for peace within this year as well as more peace in the world at large! Your videos are such a bright light in a dimmed world, I hope my comment adds a tiny cheer to your day. Envisioning safe passage through this current storm & a joyous reunion with your beloved before too long.
I’m so glad you posted! Like the others in this comment section, I think of you so often, as these are such challenging times. I’m so sorry about all you’re experiencing. As you say, safety and security don’t seem to exist anymore, and I feel the disillusionment . . . Know that you are loved and I so many of our prayers. My own frustration is that I know that “thoughts and prayers” don’t feed or clothe those who are going through so much. The best I can do is (always) support peace and spread acceptance and understanding in my corner of the world. Take care, my good friend and sister. Imagine a giant, tender hug from all of us. Stay safe.
Thank you for being such a gentle light during such a tumultuous time. We adore you.
Sweet Ana ...I am so glad to see your post. I have been thinking about you quite frequently in the past weeks and days. Love this video. It spoke to me in a big way. It's very insightful. Take care. Be safe. There is someone on the other side of the world in the north Georgia mountains, USA keeping you in my heart.
I’m so glad to hear from you today and so sorry for the circumstances you must be facing. No small words of mine can make it better, as much as I wish they could. You are a remarkable person and I hope and pray that you will be able to continue to communicate here, that things will get better soon, and that you will feel the love and support that is coming to you from your viewers. Be safe, be well dear Ana.
Dear Ana, I wanted you to know that I’ve been praying for you, and sending you love and positive energy.
Stay safe my friend.
May all the blessings be with you 🙏🏻🌷❤️
Hi Ana you are an amazing person and this is my favourite of all your videos I have watched so far. Your husband Brian is a very lucky man x
Thank you, dear friend 🌼
So very nice to see you again, Brave Ana, as usual your message uplifts me and causes me to do some needed critical thinking. I hope that sharing your message uplifts you too! To much brighter days ahead.
Dear Ana, so happy to see a video from you. This resonated with me; after my divorce I chose not to have a career but to work in a school cafeteria. In this way, I was able to there for my children when they got home from school. We also had the same vacations too. I never regretted making that choice - money was tight, but my kids had more time with me than if I had worked in the corporate field. Time is so important. I am sending warm thoughts your way. Be safe❤
My heart goes out to you. Thank you for sharing your talents and inspiring us by putting into words things we have felt but couldn’t express.
Happy to see you and hear your calming voice again. I retired from my nursing position 2 years earlier than I had planned because I became too burned out which caused me to stop caring for my patients. I also started feeling age discrimination in my office. Sad. But, today I'm fine and have worked through my negative feelings about the work place and I'm concentrating on my family and my passion for all things art. Stay safe.
Анастасия, ваши видео прекрасные и вдохновляющие, только сегодня думала о вас и переживала всё ли хорошо у вас. Надеюсь вы держитесь. Обнимаю вас и надеюсь скоро увидеть новое видео, никакие блокировки нам не помешают)
Ой, Екатерина, спасибо вам огромное за такие теплые слова 🌸 Мы все просто обязаны держаться и транслировать в мир хоть чуточку чего-нибудь хорошего. Ха, блокировки, когда они нас останавливали))
You are very inspirational Anistasi, thank you.puka puma xxx
You’re really beautiful inside and out, just want you to know that. Thank you for your videos. So sorry what’s going on with Russia. Sending prayers. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
I have been always an employee. I admire you for beeing a freelancer, it is my dream but also my biggest fear...Don't know why, because I lost my previous job that I liked a lot (geologist for an oil company) in a week after beeing there for 7 years...But the employee=safety illusion is still on my mind, even though I had this experience...
So good to hear you and see you. It does not matter so much that you are unable to put up a new video on a regular basis. Noting is regular right now. Wherever one is in this world today, things are not regular, or "normal" or predictable. We are all doing the best we can, and I am glad to see a video from you now and again, to see that you are making it through these strange times.
As far as jobs go, having a job that is satisfying and aligns with ones moral and ethical compass is truly a blessing. I have "tried on" a number of jobs over the years, some fit more than others. Those that fit the most, lasted the longest. Nothing more to say right now. Peace & Blessings.
Thank you, Ana, for the thoughtful and inspiring video! I agree that we are so much more than our occupations. I respect all honest work as honorable and worthy of my esteem. With warmest wishes and prayers for your safety,
Anne
I am happy to see that you are back and sharing your thoughts and calmness. I wish you were around when I was younger (I'm 73). I was never a deep thinker and just podded along with a job that I stayed with for 27 years. (I also think that is a generational thing...staying with an employer from cradle to grave). People nowadays are more fluid and their options are limitless. By the way, I do like your new haircut. Keep making our day and sharing your thoughts. Stay safe.
It's so lovely to see you Ana :) Thank you for sharing your stories and wisdom ❤️
I am absolutely miserable at my job but I feel like that's the standard story these days. Realistically, I have the schedule I want and the easier role in my job and the money is better than I would make elsewhere, but it's soul sucking, repetitive work. The pros outweigh the cons, but the company I work for makes the slight pros seem like they are handing us bricks of gold, when it is really a grain of rice. I can't complain about the rice though, I know others don't even get rice. For me, it's hard to complain about a job when you're making rent, knowing others are unable to do so, so I try to be grateful for my misery until my partner is done with his education.
Dear Rebecca, please don't punish yourself for feeling miserable at your job. We all have different struggles and different lives, always opt for happiness even if it means refusing something that would be a blessing for someone else. You're unique 💚 I've been in a similar situation though and felt such a relief when it ended:) Sending you love, dear friend!
I completely understand, guys. I was also miserable at my other job. Being criticized and corrected every time I turned around. Crying in my car after work was not unusual. But, needed the money. Then they had to lay me off due to Covid loss of revenue. My immediate response inside myself was “oh thank GOD”. A bit concerned about finances but I literally felt my insides unclench for the time in over a year! And I realized that it truly is not worth spending so much of your life dreading every day.
Love your channel Ana. I have as so glad to see you again! You are made of tuff stuff to go what you’re going through. Real hardship and fear and uncertainty. You guys don’t drive around trying to clog up cities screaming about “persecution “ because you have to wear a piece of cloth on your face.
Love you and stay strong From one VSP to another!
@@anagoldberg ❤️❤️
I also felt relief when I was part of a corporate layoff. The boss came to my drab windowless office with a frown and led me to conference room, and I knew why and felt this inner joy knowing I wouldn’t have to return. I got a severance and 6 months of unemployment, and qualified for Obamacare so could finally have my foot surgery without paying $10,000 with my crappy work healthcare. For the first week I never left my bed, and it was pure joy to live like my cat who I had been jealous of every morning as I left for work. Look for other jobs, don’t settle for unhappiness. I settled for unhappiness for a few years at this job, telling people they paid me too much money to leave when I complained about it.
Dear Ana, thank you for providing such food for thought. I appreciate the effort that it must take to produce your content under trying circumstances.
After many years having my own small business, or rather practice, as a personal historian, and working with many wonderful clients, I was quite shocked to experience several very trying situations with two especially egoistical people. One was belligerent toward me; it hurt terribly until I realized that it was coming from a narcissistic personality and didn't really have anything to do with me. Another situation prompted a moral conflict as the client related stories bragging of various ways he cheated his way to success and wealth. I had once loved my work so much that I thought I would keep doing it all my life, but these two situations prompted me to give up the work altogether. Fortunately, I was of an age when it is acceptable to retire, and my husband and I live frugally and saved for this phase of our lives-although one never knows what will happen.
You are such a resilient person, with a philosophical approach to life. I know that you have the ability to overcome any difficulties and land on your feet. In the meantime, please know that your efforts to connect here are so appreciated. You do so much good for others, my friend. Be well and stay safe.
Diane
Ana, so glad to see you back. From Texas, I have been praying for your safety, that you have food, shelter, good health, etc., and am contributing to a fund for a Baptist group whose Ukrainian pastor there is giving shelter to refugees, using the seminary in the Ukraine. His name is Yaroslav Pyzh. He is turning the Ukrainian Baptist Seminary into a place for refugees, and we at are helping with that, as it is a Seminary, he needs beds for, more food, as there are refugees there. We care. Letting you and others know who need help. Praying for you and the Ukraine, from Texas. Love from Ft. Worth, Texas.
We missed you Ana! Hope your life comes soon to your normality. Kisses and love from Greece!
I could say so much in response to this thoughtful video, but instead I bought a couple of your postcards. You know I think some of us might be interested in an online book club :)
You are so kind, dear Deb, thank you 💚 Oh, a book club would be amazing, I've been fancying this thought for quite a while now:) Sending love 🌼
So glad to see your beautiful face Ana! We understand, and send you much love 💕
i worked in oil exploration previously. as a profession I have analyzed various parts of the world in terms of hydrocarbon potential. so I know where the next wars are going to be and how the borders are drawn. its just sad people think there are ideals or national sentiments. it is just money and the banality of the evil. i whole heartedly wish that you unite with your husband. my husband is working in the ships and I am waiting for him for months that's why I understand you. i quit my oil job because I am tired of it. moved to another country. i am mostly alone but more peaceful. i have one life, only one and I have to make most out of it.
Hello Ana, Your videos are always enlightening, no matter the subject. Your new hairstyle is stunning. Hold tight to your loved ones until we can meet again. You are in my thoughts.
It's a relief to see you, Ana. Despite all the chaos in the world, you manage once again to provide insight from your heart, and you willingly share. I hope you are safe, thriving as best you can, and that you will continue to post your thought provoking videos. Stay strong, stay safe, and I know so many of us look forward to the day when words do not need to be cloaked and our thoughts are free. Peace, dear Ana.
So happy to see you today! When my friends worry about ordinary Russians and how they must be suffering in these times , I send them to your channel. Sending Love from Canada.
Thank you for doing that and being so kind, dear Wilma 💖 Sending love all the way to Canada.
I am almost 54 and when our first daughter was born I chose to stay home with her rather than try to find a new job. So I stayed home with both of our girls. Which meant as a stay home mom you have less income. My husband was in the military for 10 years but he got out when our oldest was almost 5. So things were tight financially but we got by and I was home with our girls. I started cleaning homes when our girls were both in school all day. I know sometimes in life if your a stay home mom and do not have a college degree there will be those in society that look down on you. Yet the reality is why do we as humans care what others things about us. I think what matters is that whatever we do we need to work hard at doing it and take care of ourselves and our needs. I know in the U.S. we have many programs for the poor and sadly there are some who choose to be homeless.They are people that God loves dearly but the fact is in other coutries many times if your homeless you can not get government assitance. I just thing that if a person works and works hard then it should not matter if they are a CEO in big company or a janitor we always need people to do the jobs no one else does and we should respect and appreciate what others do. Making a lot of money does not make us Happy. I have found my happiness and peace lies in Jesus. I am a Christian and I have walked with Jesus a long time. He has proven to take care of me because he has. I just have to learn each day as a human to not care what others think about me but to just love people and be me.
Wonderful to see you, Ana. This is a lovely addition to my Saturday. Sorry you had to leave your apartment. Keeping you in my thoughts and sending lots of love.
i really hope youtube doesn't leave Russia.. gonna hope for the best ♡
Ana, I am so glad to see you today! Pearl is here and sends greetings to Ulysses!
so happy to see your lovely face. I think of you everyday and pray for you. Know that you are loved from the Canadian prairies and around the world.
I left a great paying nursing job last year, left Canada, my job was full of bullying, now am in budapest
I guess it was so challenging, dear Anna... Hope now the situation is much better for you ❤
@@anagoldberg Yes thank you Ana life is still very uncertain but I feel a sense of peace in my spirit here.
You are so right about corporate culture Ana! Please stay safe!
Dear Ana
I am so pleased to hear from you and to watch your video. You have lots of people who truly care for you on this channel. Please take good care of yourself. I hope we can continue to hear from you in the future. You have many people sending you positive thoughts and hoping the future will be bright for you and your husband. 💙🌈🌸
Such truth in your word s, I have worked for some big corporations in my life and I have never felt safe in any of them and in more than one I have been no more than a numbered resource never a person always waiting for the axe to fall and it always done I have been made redundant 5 times now …corporate life nearly killed my husband and I 100% know the company would never have cared.
Like your pharmacist / janitor he now does a so called lowly job but he is alive
No matter what a person does for a job we should treat them all with the same respect and kindness , your job or salary doesn’t make you a better …big wages come at a price …either your time , your family or your heart sometimes all of them and when they are lost they are almost impossible to get back ..it’s never worth it ❤️
Dearest Ana, Lovely to see you again and listen to your sweet voice.
Stay safe and positive. I truly appreciate your authenticity and your perspective on many topics. Your communication and delivery is calm and peaceful. Thank you for sharing your perspectives.
Dear Ana, I am so glad to hear from you! I am so so happy to see your face again. Please take your time, we understand et we wish you the best. Love, Genevieve xx xx xx
I'm so sorry for what you are going through, please know that in Australia, we know the truth of the situation. I loved the story about the Jana (is that the correct spelling?). At the moment my partner is supporting me financially and although I appreciate it and feel very fortunate, it makes me uncomfortable. I raised a child by myself and have always paid my own way but often it was by doing jobs that weren't fulfilling. I started my own tour business and when my son left home I decided to study writing. Covid killed my business and now I'm starting a freelance career and it's SO hard. I feel anxious and overwhelmed most of the time but I'm determined to try and make it work. Take care and thanks for the thought-provoking videos. xxx
It is so wonderful to hear from you🙏
So glad to see you here, my friend 🌼
I am so glad you are safe. I am sure things are very tough for you. I am sorry you have had to leave your apartment. Keep safe Ana.
I'm from the United States. We realize that the Russian people are good. My thoughts and prayers are with you both. I hope You Tube stays up so people can speak their truth. Ana look within yourself for strength. You have it. I pray for you both. Stay safe.