Unexpected lessons learned reconnecting with my son in Iceland
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- čas přidán 27. 06. 2024
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I took a big leap this past summer when I traveled to Iceland with my son. I wanted to connect with him and have an amazing time, and for that I had to challenge my usual ways of being.
By un-tightening the grip on my well-grooved habits, and mustering the courage to try something completely new, I was able to have the most incredible experience with him.
It was not easy but the results were tremendous...
Jump points:
0:00 - Intro
2:56 - Be A Dumbass
5:41 - Drop Expectations
9:07 - Take More Risks
13:16 - Final Message
(A huge thank you to @nathanieldrew for all shots from our Spanish trip, any footage of me in Iceland, and all of his amazing drone captures. And for being such an incredible travel buddy. Love you. ❤️)
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You did a fantastic job with this. There was a refreshing level of honesty here on how things went. What a trip. I'm glad to see this video is finally out in the world and I'm really looking forward to seeing what you make next.
Thank you so much. Your comments mean a lot. Really. :)
Gonna subscribe to your channel too! After all, I saw your video first! 🤣
Nathaniel I know I recognize you. I follow your channel congratulations on your new home. Just found your dad's chanel this morning love how he tells a story. So honest and can relate to his experience. Regards from Ireland
I love how much love is in your family and how you all work hard to make sure you stay close. Interesting and creative people!
Oh, I love this video! I know the work Nathaniel is been doing and love I’ve to know your family. Love the way you communicate as a family with honesty, respect and love for each other!❤👍 keep it up!
Well done! I have 3 sons all in their late 20's my eldest will be 30 this year. 1 is now my guardian angel in heaven, and two on earth.
I did individual trips with all 3 of them. Was preparing for a whole month in November with my youngest for his lucky birthday which we postponed bcz of covid.
Back packing, hammocks, tracking spas, hot air balloons, horse carriage in Central Park etc ... prepared 5 countries to 5 birthdays I missed bcz of my demanding work in a male dominated environment where women where looked upon as not responsible if taking a day of for your child. Whilst men where looked upon with positive reinforcement.
In September my 24yr old son passed away in a tragic accident and that trip was never taken. I will forever think of not having that one last trip we were taking together. Will have to live forever imaging it.
To all reading this. Don't postpone, don't procrastinate with your children or loved ones. Don't fall apart with your sons and daughters. You're the parent suck up to it. No matter what always end your calls with I love you. Never part without a hug. Love them unconditionally and most of all be yourself around them. I wish I can not allow mothers and fathers pass thru the suffering and pain of loosing a child. I wish I can protect every parent as so not wish the experience on my worse enemy.
Well done and do it with all your kids one by one. Blessing to all, plenty of love, and happiness to all
Thank you for your post and support, Sharon. I am so sorry for your loss. I cannot even begin to comprehend how that must feel. My sincere condolences to you.
I also experience loss as you, but I had the trip alone with him, in 2018, my 29 years old son died April 15th, 2022 , in a tragic car accident and like you I don’t wish this pain to any parent.
I didn't just like the video, I had tears. The emotion I felt watching this video. You are a great dad, so much more awesome than you ever know. Your son is so lucky to have a dad like you. If only the dads of the world can learn something from you.
Every parent with grown kids needs to hear this. The ego is a real PITA at times. Great messages!
This really spoke to me. I cried my eyes out on Mother's Day this year because I set my bar too high. I was desperate to go to a certain restaurant which offers a unique outdoor eating experience. We woke up to heavy heavy rains on the said Sunday and the rest of the day simply went downhill. I was so committed to having this perfect day that when it didn't happen I was upset. I made my day sad because I was too hooked on the outcome. Thank you for reminding me to go with the flow because that's when true magic can happen.
You brought tears….seeing a man grow right in front of his son, learning to be mindful about NOT controlling everything, or playing it safe by quitting…all of this was so lovely to witness. Not being on top all the time & meeting your son half way…even as he sometimes surpasses you…gave him beautiful memories, too. Your insights into some of your habits gave you AND this viewer a richer experience. You even surprised yourself! I’m happy for you and hope some other men who think they know everything happen upon this & learn from it. Like, learning how to have FUN & being comfortable instead of competitive - with others & themselves.
Lovely comment, Lorraine. Thank you so much and so happy you found value in it. :)
I really love your thoughts and perspective. I am a 54 year old mother/wife and I think your proactive plan to let go of your pride and expectations was amazing. It’s not easy to change ways at our age but it is so necessary to our happiness to reevaluate and adapt our behaviors to improve our life and increase our happiness. It’s never too late. I’m really happy for you, that you were able to repair your relationship with your son. I’ve been following him for many years and he’s a great guy. You should be very proud.
In the end, we only regret the chances we didn't take , go chase your dreams my friend
Could not agree more. Thank you Sir!
Josh, I was completely shocked at not only the high quality of your first video but much more important by the clarity of the message it contained. Going through a similar circumstance with my daughter, I shall try to employ some of what I learned from your experience. I cannot thank you enough for making me aware of this endeavor. And by the way you are a wonderful narrator.
Thank you so so much, Eugene! I am so happy that I reached out to you about my video and that you got so much out of it. Means the world to me. Thank you for the wonderful compliments, and see you on Instagram!
This was so much more soulful than I ever imagined...
Especially because this topic of parental dynamics and perpetual growth are so close to my heart!
Thank you so much Josh for sharing a very REAL story of how breaking down is THE most rewarding way forward to a breakthrough!✨
Thank you Srishti! Your words are so appreciated. It’s been a heck of a journey from the moment our boys were born… and we keep learning. Learning about ourselves really through this role as parents and being enriched by having them in our lives. It’s difficult to put into words but I think you understand. :)
Dear Josh, thank you for this beautiful and honestly inspiring video. I’m 23 and my dad passed away from cancer in 2019. This made me realise how precious life is and that I need to live in the present and stop worrying so much about the past or the future. Seeing you traveling with your son makes me smile so much and I hope this new CZcams journey you’ve started is going to make you and Nathan feel even closer. I wish you the best and am looking forward to watching your next videos. Greetings from France 🇫🇷
Thank you Adrianne, and I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I hope you can relish the memories you have of him and can also carve out some new memories with your own children. Much love to you.
I am assuming that besides the fact that 95+% of all the channels I subscribe to are international, plus the fact that I have watched several of your son Nathaniel's videos, may be the reason this channel came up on my recommeded list.
Within less than 10 seconds of watching the "Why We are Leaving the US" video, I had 2 simultaneous thoughts... "this guy reminds me of Nathaniel Drew and I remember he mentioned his parents leaving were leaving the states."
I just wanted to share, I am 54 yrs of age and have fallen instantly in love with this channel. So much so, that I am going to subscribe to Nathaniel's channel, just so I don't miss out on any "parents visiting" videos.
Your channel is inspiring on a soul or cellular level! I wish you both all the happiness, peace and success that your new life can offer. Thank you for sharing your experiences in such a genuine and raw manner. I don't think there is anything in life, that can prepare someone for the realization that they are getting older. It hit me like a hurricane out of nowhere. Continuous self analysis and criticism became a daily, if not hourly event.
It's great to see there is an alternative. Thanks again for your channel!
Wow! The greatest first video of all time! I thoroughly enjoyed listening to your words of wisdom, especially the part about lowering your expectations. Whenever I've taken a vacation or family trip in the past, I always had this preconceived idea in my mind that this "has to be the best trip no matter what." I never really considered the mindset I was in or how it effected me when things didn't go according to plan. I also loved the bond you and your son have. As a father myself (albeit my daughter is only 2). I hope to one day build a similar relationship with her and enjoy the beauty other countries have to offer. Iceland is definitely on my short list of places to go. Those drone shots you guys got of the volcano and lava were EPIC!
Thank you so much, my friend. You are so right about how we set ourselves up, very often for failure. Why is it so hard to just let things be? Still wonder what it is about that tendency we possess as humans and the harm we oftentimes end up doing to ourselves.
I wish for you some amazing adventures with your daughter. Just remember to be intentional about it!
(Nathan gets all the credit for those insane drone shots. He has truly become a master of that, among many things. I still remember taking him to a park in downtown Portland to try out his first drone. Just a few years ago but so much has happened since!)
Wow, Josh, for the powerful message on change, reframing, intentionality, and images about expectations...the stories we tell to and about ourselves and others and the world... the stories that can be blocks or pathways to freedom. Thanks for feeding the world, always, with your integrity, clarity, and compassion, and thanks for sharing this powerful film as an invitation to us all to reconnect with... ourselves, others, the world as it is.
You always put it so well, Norah. Can't add much more to that. :) What I can say is: Thank you so much for always being such an incredible supporter!!
I really appreciate your honesty, vulnerability and openness about your experience.
Thank you, Jane! :)
I think I just found a fantastic channel. The visuals are just eye popping and the vibe is perfect. Like they say, ‘Balance, is everything in life’. If theres something I’ve set as a discipline in life, it’s this. Fighting to make harmony with myself. It turns out you see life in a better way and life works for you, not against. Takes guts to self-reflect. I’ll keep watching! 👍🏽
Thank you so much... :)
This was fantastic! I have 3 children with my eldest graduating HS. I would like to take a trip with just him and I...and wonder if I could get out of my own way. Thank you for sharing your conscious effort to do better...it's so hard as parents.
Hey Josh, great video. I've watch all of your videos so far and they've all really resonated with me. My wife and I are also in our 50s, and while our boys are a little younger than yours, we too are thinking about how (and where) we want to spend the third act of our lives. Your honesty and openness about how you are reframing how you think and live your life is inspiring. Thanks so much for sharing your journey. I look forward to the next chapter-for both of us. Best, Jay.
Wow! What a beautifully honest and raw video! Very inspiring and moving. I think you touched many aspects of the human experience that we all go through and dont want to acknowledge. We put ourselves in a box for many different reasons.
Your video is very touching for me because I dont have a relationship with both my parents: my mother is bordeline and we have been estranged for 18 years and my father is autistic so it is hard to connect with him on an emotional level. So for you to go to such length to cultivate a relationship with your son brought tears to my eyes. It must be amazing to have such caring parents. It must feel a lot less lonely.
Love this. The authenticity and emotional intelligence. I think this is my new favorite channel. 💞
Thank you, Jennifer!! 😊❤️🙏
thank you for this. I have aspirations in the near future and it is nice to be in the moment.
Hoping you can create some amazing memories yourself!
The feelings and experiences you unselfishly talked about, not only are experienced as the father and son relationships but in some others close to like uncles to nieces and nephews. Sadly, but that’s how they are. Growing older brings another set of dynamics and relationships we’re weren’t expecting,
I love your videos and your personal explorations and your family explorations and your exploration particularly of France, but also of life in general. I am 75 and there are reasons why I didn't mke the move to France over the decades that I wanted to. I feel stuck here in America. So Kudos to you and your family. I know it's not easy, but you're DOING it! I'll happily follow your journey here. (ps, I'm also enjoying following your son and his contemplations). You are both awesome!
Thank you!! Wishing you all the very best. :)
Thank you so much for such an amazing video. Please keep them coming. They are profoundly inspirational .
Wow, such wonderful feedback. ❤️ Thank you! And will most definitely do. 😊
You had me at Dumbass! Great video. Can’t wait to see your next adventure.
Haha, thanks! 😂
I have a 7 year old. I’ll take these lessons to heart for the future. Thanks for sharing.
This is amazingly done Josh! I wish my first videos were this good. Keep 'em coming!
Thank you, Bernardo. Really appreciate your kind words! Will do!! :)
showing vulnerability is a rare raw authentic thing in this world but so much learning, so much reconnecting, and wisdom
, very inspirational many thanks!
Thank you, Gloria!
¡Me encantó el castellano con acento argentino de padre e hijo!. I loved the castilian with an argentine accent of father and son!
:)
Im a SAHM and it has been so rough lately. This video made me cry. I could relate so much and Im going to try to implement the things you did. I watched it twice in a row because it was so wonderful. Thankyou for this!!
What a gift! Beautiful in every way possible!!!
Thank you so much!! ❤️
You are great at this. Can't wait to see more! You are also a great human being and father.❤
Thank you so much!! 🙏
I can TOTALLY relate to most of what you expressed. Your need to control. Your need to be "cool" with your son. I get it and thank YOU for posting this insightful video!
Hi Josh, great video! Planning is very important but not mentally locking ourselves into those plans is even more important. The ability to navigate situations when they don't meet our original plans is critical to mental and emotional health.
When we get upset or angry about things not going according to plan it is an indicator of how our ego has mistakenly made us believe we have control. The mentally mature person is the person that understands they have zero control and must accept and adapt to things as they happen.
The video is 13:42. I saw your Facebook post as I was preparing for my day this morning and had 45 minutes before my first meeting. Today, 13:42 is a long time for people, generally speaking. I wonder how many people will watch the entire video.
(Oh, and thanks for wearing clean underwear. 😜)
Haha, always important wherever you go. :)
Thanks for checking it out, Theophan. Means a lot to me.
What we are both saying really takes time and discipline, doesn't it? It's like building a muscle, literally... you need to go at it over and over again until habits drop off, until we truly "change our mind." And on top of it, we all need outside support! We somehow cannot do this alone.
But you know that already as a coach. 😁
Thanks again, my friend. It's great to reconnect even if briefly.
Perfect blend of storytelling, craft and humanity. Thank you.
Had a definite ah-ha moment related to something I’ve been navigating in my own life. Thank you for sharing your experience so beautifully.
I "met" your son through another channel I follow (Kara&Nate) and then I watched 2 of your son's videos, both had you and your wife in them. When your son mentioned that you had started your own channel, I was inclined to watch due to how interesting and honest you and your wife were on those two videos. I found this to be compelling, beautiful and messy in the best of ways. I'm watching on my tv but felt compelled to do ALL of "the things". I've liked, commented and subscribed. Thank you for such a great video, giving me pause to search within myself, to see how I too change my behaviors and expectations, therefore screwing up my own experiences. I needed this lesson, this opening of my mindset.
I had one of those lightbulb moments watching this Vlog. All the pressure I put on myself to map out what I want to do and how those experiences are going to feel. Then when this does not materialise I feel a sense of the world crashing around me. Having taken on board your advice I will approach my life in a different way and see if I can live in the moment more. Thank you for sharing😊
I can't tell you how emotional this video made me. My mother and I have a very VERY strained relationship and a lot of the things I feel would bring us closer you bring up in this video. I've sent it to her in the hopes that she watches it with an open mind and an open heart. Thank you for sharing this openly and having the courage to be this vulnerable.
Wow. What a wonderful video. Father and son. No tengo palabras para exprexar lo que siento. Se me puso la Pier de gallina (goose bumps). I hope you make more videos together. Los felicito por compartir algo tan personal. I am looking forward to your next video.
Muchísimas gracias. 🙏
How did I miss this? As a parent of 2 young adult children in college, this made me cry unexpectedly and opened my heart wide. Thank you. 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Thank you for your lovely words, Cathy. :)
I decided to comment on this video, but i just watched them all. Superlative! May you and your family always remained blessed. Thank you for these vlogs! 🙏🏻
There is something really refreshing about listening to the life experience of someone almost double my age that seems wise and thoughtfull, that you dont find in CZcamsrs of my age. I learned quite a bit and please keep going with the videos if that is what feels right! Drop me a message if you guys are ever in Germany, would love to have a chat :)
Thank you so much, my friend. 🙏❤️😊
You're a warrior sir and great production quality! 👍
Thank you so much Kshitij! You are the best! Makes me want to produce more videos. :)
This felt pure, honest, and with a great deal of true vulnerability. I think it´s amazing we get to experience your side of this adventure and personal discovery as a man and as a father. Great job man, loved it.
Beautiful story of finally realizing what it takes and took with self growth on this chapter of dealing with adult children. Wise words for those who have adult children. This is exactly what I learned with my adult daughters. Thank you for putting this content out on CZcams!. Take care and safe travels
Thank you for your wonderful feedback!
Beautiful, thank you. Love and blessings in plenty to you and family.
Thank you, Ginette! :)
13:33 Finally found a channel I can totally resonate to and explore my internal self more with help and experience from someone else
You have so much to offer in a vlog which I've seen nowhere else. I love your commentary in short CZcams's. Keep on going and please film soon again.
Josh, you seem like an introverted, intuitive, feeling man (in Myers Briggs terms) whereas your son definitely has an extroverted vibe, possibly a thinker too. I think you may be an INFJ, which would make you a rare personality type as a man. I mention this because I’ve noticed that introverted intuitive feeling men often feel that they ‘should’ be someone different to who they are. They’re rare, so not mentored to develop their abilities by society the way other types are. Introspection and shared insights are their superpower, as you are demonstrating in your videos, which are great by the way! Men like you are needed as mentors for other men like yourself. We need the emotionally intelligent men who are not afraid of their own vulnerability to step forward in the world right now. Thank you for doing this.
Thank you 🙏😊
thank you, for just being in the imperfect moments, and enjoying Life. it does matter.
Thank you for making and sharing this video, Josh! I look forward to future installments.
Thank you so much for watching, Thubten. Means a lot to me that you took the time. Definitely look forward to sharing more stories in the future!
Me inspiras a enfrentar la vida con una visión distinta y sobre todo, a tomar riesgos sin importar la edad, el lugar en donde estés o lo complejo que aparentemente pueda ser. Tienes una familia única y lo genuino de tu mensaje me conecta contigo inmediatamente.
Gracias!
Mil gracias. ❤️
Thanks for this... I am at the same crossroads as you. By baring your soul, you have been inspirational, and I eagerly await your next video.
Thank you 😊
Can't believe u've only 2 clips posted thus far? That was super good & u could easily have a couple thousands by now as u did such a great job & this clip particularly, impressed with your vulnerability & addressing the issue with Nathaniel (didn't know he was your boy as I've enjoyed many of his clips) and m so glad there was a breakthrough between u2, how touching that was. Been to Iceland just once, loving it!!!
What an excellent testimonial for your future family. I felt every word and every situation since after 30 days trip to Spain with my nephew really took us apart more than bring us together. Glad you have the opportunity to reconnect and to give us this gift of how to do it better. Love every word and every thought that you put into this documental.
I am so sorry about you and your nephew, but as I show in this video, there is always a second chance! I hope you get the same opportunity to travel with him again. Thank you so much for your kind words. So happy that you enjoyed it so much!
No wonder Nathaniel is such a great speaker. Wonderful video.
Beautiful story and beautiful family. 👏👏👏😡👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🥰🥰🥰
I love your way of storytelling. It feels like I'm listening to an audiobook.
Bit late here, but thank you so much. 🙏
You show the world what real love is. Thank you. Excellent video and cut.
Thank you Paul :)
You are a wonderful filmmaker and educator - these testimonials are so wonderful to absorb. Love to you and your family ! And thank you for sharing... completely relatable.
Thanks you so much! 😁❤️
I hear a wise man speaking! You'll get there
This was very nice. Wish my dad had a chance to have an epiphany as this before he is no longer in this world.
I don’t really know him and wish he could share his genuine self rather than what he does.
This is also a looking back mirror to learn and apply for oneself.
Thank you for sharing this private and personal experience.
Definitely helpful.
Wonderful video. More please. Your insights are treasures.
Wow. Amazing in so many ways. Fav was the ice chunks; so fabulous. Loved seeing the joy shown on both of your faces when sharing wonderful experiences.
Thank you, Joan! :)
Josh ... You have me hooked! I have just subscribed, and went straight to your channel to watch from the first official vid!!!
Your honesty and AUTHENTIC SELF shine through and is so inticing ... A reflection of myself as another CO-CREATOR at a distance with similar FEELINGS ... of initially appeasing your offspring ... And then realizing you're not being AUTHENTIC!!! LIFE is worth LIVING in EVERY MOMENT ... as this is YOUR PERCEPTION of YOUR ILLUSION!!! NAMASTE 🕉️💖🕉️
Wow! Such a meaningful video. ❤ Nathaniel has got the most incredible set of parents. 😊
Thank you so much :)
New subscriber here….My Son is older than Nathaniel and I am older than you. A while ago I ceded my crown of cool to my son. My challenge was crossing a log over a river in Big Sur (afraid of heights) at the end of the hike was a gorgeous waterfall . Taking my sons hand to cross that log was pivotal in my life. He is sure footed and strong.
Yeah, those pivotal moments with our children, huh? And the more we embrace them, the better the relationship we can have with them. Thanks for your support! I'll be talking more about my kids in the future for sure. :)
So glad to have experienced this video. What great challenge to consider, and they do feel like challenges. I know in many circumstances I struggle to allow myself not to have all the answers, and that definitely shuts me down from taking risks. Thanks for putting this out there, Josh. I’m looking forward to the next one!
Yes, that is indeed the struggle Tom. Someone shared with me this incredible quote that says "the mind is the slayer of reality." Having all the answers is our attempt to control situations and yet, what if we just let life and reality unfold? Wow, the life lessons in that, huh?
Great work Josh! Really nice storytelling & visuals. I've been going back through Meditations recently and a lot of your video felt very relevant to lessons I've been working to put into practice myself... "“Accept the things to which fate binds you, and love the people with whom fate brings you together, but do so with all your heart.”
That's a great quote, Nate. Thanks so much for the kind words. I am grateful for all this amazing learning we are all doing! The world needs more of it!
I have to say, that as a therapist? You are seriously kicking ass by allowing for vulnerability and accepting that you're the "dumbass", lol. :) Your therapist is awesome and so are you! *high-five*
Thank you, April. :)
This is amazing! I would love to hear more of your wife and your relationship story xxx
I will get to that eventually. 🥰
Holy shit.....Like father, like son.Had no idea nathaniel's dad had a youtube channel. No wonder Nathaniel has that vibe. Awesome work and insight, looking forward to more! subscribed!
Diamonds on black sand:-) I loved it.
This channel is such a gem.Your honest is disarming and beautiful. Thank you for sharing this. I could relate at many levels.
Thank you, Ella! :)
Absolutely wonderful, Josh! Loved it.
Thank you so much Taran! So appreciate your support!
That's a beautiful love letter from a dad to his son....love it
Thank you! 🙏❤️
My husband always says, “if you want to minimize disappointment, you have to lower your expectations.” Needless to say, we’re both looking forward to future content. Thank you for sharing.
And we can’t wait for future foodie takes.
😊
This is like zen travel.
I LOVE the lessons included.
Please understand that my words do not adequately describe how much I love this.
Thank you for sharing this.
I have watched every single one. I love how there is such a hidden lesson in every piece. Your story telling us quite compelling. ❤
Thank you so much :)
I have always wanted to go to Iceland. I’ve always wanted to be able to internally change like this. I would love to be able to have this kind of love with my family. I will try all these when I go to Italy for the first timeto visit my daughter.
I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of the video. It gives me food for thought for the future as my teenagers get a bit older. Can't wait to see your next one!
Thank you, Dave! You are the best, brother!!
Very helpful. Thank you for taking the time to put this honest perspective out.
Thank you!
💙🙏Precious moments together.
Loved it... and the most beautiful and empowering was that you sought the help of a therapist and the success you had in changing your mind set... so amazing
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Just so you know, I just found Nathan about 2 weeks ago. What a beautiful family you have.. I just binged all of your videos please please more !! You all are helping me, as I am stuck but decided no more. I'm starting a new adventure...selling a lot, boxing up items, and renting my place as I embark on a female solo motorcycle tour of Australia first ( as I have been there 2xs in the late 80s early 90s) and must go visit my Host family ... and Nathan's learning languages has helped my old brain and I will leave from Australia to continue to go RTW...and start a channel as well. Love your family. I never had kids as I was a collegiate soccer coach, and after dealing with years of kids, if I did have any I would want them to be as smart and courageous as your boys.... enjoy the journey and more videos my friend more more lololol
Not a Dumbass, but an imperfect human! It’s ok not to know everything and make mistakes. That fits right into dropping expectations. Embracing the adventure of another culture and going with the flow is what makes it all so unique. Things I have to say to myself all the time!! Love it! However, the last point of taking risks, and pushing my physical limits, is my weakness. Always thinking I can’t make it, so do I try? I hear you saying yes, discomfort won’t kill you and it shall pass. Thanks so much!! ♥️ Great video!
Josh🥺🥺🥺 thank you SO MUCH for this video. It made me so emotional, it was just… beautiful. Thank you thank you thank you ❤️
Wow, Amélie, so glad to hear it. Thank you for your lovely words. :)
How did I just binged on all ur videos and come out a completely different person? Please keep uploading new stuff and I can't wait to see where this channel goes, super excited to start and walk this journey with u as ur subscriber, I walked the same way with ur son and it's all just amazing ❤️much love
Wonderful. I thank you. This video was incredibly helpful and deeply moving. In fact, I believe I will watch it again...
Such sweet words, thank you Marina. :)
I admire your attitude and your courage. You have a very lovely family. You are so well spoken and nice. I’m enjoying your videos very much. Excellent coverage of the sights.
Love that I came across your video. I, also in my fifties, contemplate doing more things like this. Doing them alone is the issue. Keep the great experiences coming ...thank you!
Don't worry about being alone. Have the adventures anyway. Who knows who you could meet along the way or simply have a great time getting to know yourself. 💗
Good point👍 Thanks for sharing your new adventures.. Coco
Thank you for sharing this. I’m wired the same way and you have not only opened my eyes but I have truly Learned so much from this to apply to my own life
I think I saw my self ! Insecurity leeds me to set high expetations in whatever I do ( trips, work , parties etc ) and whenever something goes wrong I get frustrated and I do not enjoy it ! .....Whenever I had no plans and did not know what to expept I really had the time of my life !
Brilliant…love the commentary on your dynamics…LESS EXPECTATION, MORE SURPRISE & JOY💖
Thank you 🙏
Insightful, honest, engaging and well-made video. I am so delighted to have found your channel. I am a fifty-something with global experience and a global soul now having to just get by day by day with my family in the changing USA.
...so happy I found this channel!!! Wonderful stories and inspiring thoughts about life. Thank you.👍🥰
Thank you too! :)
CZcams recommended your channel to me today, probably because I’ve subscribed to your son’s channel for the past couple of years. I’m between Nathaniel’s age and yours (and have a teenage son) and also contemplating an eventual move to Portugal. I’ve found it so interesting to connect so well with the ideas that you both put out into the world, from two different perspectives (especially in terms of age and places in life). Didn’t hesitate to subscribe after watching your first two videos.
Love it. Thank you so much, David! All the best to you. 😊
You’re inspiring me to travel again,All this pandemic epidemic germ psychosis it’s really narrowed my vision and you’ve opened it back up so thank you
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Thank you for taking us along on your journey to reconnect with your son. You gave some amazing life tips!