"You have to keep living regardless of what's going on around you." Needed to hear this, thank you!

@jemma50

3 жыл бұрын

Me too, ladyadventuring. ♥

@shrutimitadineshpokhariyal3691

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly my thoughts, tough time in India.

@karinlau3

3 жыл бұрын

Me too, thank you! ♥️

@karinlau3

3 жыл бұрын

@@shrutimitadineshpokhariyal3691 ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

In the past year and a half I’ve learned a hard lesson due to not slowing down and taking time to eat healthy foods, exercise, and take my mental and emotional health into consideration. I tend to push full speed through a crisis of any sort and that didn’t work when that crisis lasts for over a year. So, I’ve given notice at my job and am taking a few months off to heal before finding a new direction. Taking care of our bodies and minds is not something we practice well in America. People are generally either crazy into fitness and nutrition or completely ignore it. And forget mental health... so many I know just go home after work and drink alcohol to wind down. I don’t feel as a people, we exercise moderation or enjoy quiet self-reflection. We glorify being busy and making money. I am thankful that I can tighten the purse strings and learn to relax again. At least I’m going to try with all my being.

@judithstrenio9552

3 жыл бұрын

Did you hear what you said there? “I will try with all my being” to relax! I am not criticizing, it sounds like something I would say. When Yoda said there is no try, only do or not do, let’s together pick “not do” for a change. Best of luck to both of us 😊

@MicheleLRid

3 жыл бұрын

@@judithstrenio9552 you are so right!!

@PDogB

3 жыл бұрын

Very well said. Thanks for posting. Best wishes to you and your future.

@rough-hewnhomestead5737

3 жыл бұрын

I went through a similar experience in 2012 and decided to take a different path with my life. My husband and kids were in agreement and we started a new way of living, slowly, one thing at a time. We "went frugal" and started paring back the bills and paying off debt. We scaled back on many things. I started making many of our household products (cooking more from scratch and making things like cleaners, body products, etc.) and using up the bits and pieces of things like shampoo, lotions, make-up, etc. before buying more. We cut our cable and bought a Roku (back when nobody had heard of them, lol). I studied frugality and sustainability like a college course. We began shopping farm markets, then gardening, then got into other farming practices. I became interested in herbal medicine, dabbled a bit, then earned a clinical certification. All this to say that I agree with what you said, many Americans put the dollar (and/or what it buys) as king and ignore our health (physical, mental, and spiritual). It is possible to get off the beaten path and take 'the road less traveled" because I (and my family) have done it and are leading a more fulfilling life as a result. Best wishes on your journey and God bless!

@bebop54

3 жыл бұрын

wishing you all the very best ...sounds great !

It’s so nice to just slow down and enjoy the little things. Flowers blooming, birds singing and the joys of sunshine on our skin. We will look back on those times later in life and realize that they are what mattered the most to us. Hope you have a wonderful week everybody. 💕☀️🪴🦜🌼🌿🌺🦋🐝🐞☀️💕

@jemma50

3 жыл бұрын

Pam Ketron - and a wonderful week to you as well. ♥

@pamketron

3 жыл бұрын

@@jemma50 Thanks Jemma 💕

@evelynnellis7903

3 жыл бұрын

I'm looking on such times now and knowing they are precious. Enjoy your week.

@laurend.tamayo2186

3 жыл бұрын

I couldn't of said it better! You are so right.

@pamketron

3 жыл бұрын

@@evelynnellis7903 Thanks Evelynn.

I'm italian and when it rains we're all indoors. Moving to England, I saw people living outdoor even in the rain. I love it!

How on Earth someone could give this a thumbs down is beyond me!

What a sweet soul you are. My precious grandmom came over from Dublin in 1927 to the USA. I connect your soothing accent to her. All the comments from everyone is also so much appreciated. There is so much good out there. We just have to look in the right direction. It's all around. Hugs from Florida!

💕 I love how you reminded us to resist the urge to feel busy. It's SO EASY to get caught up in doing. But we underestimate the peace of just being.

Bonjour from Quebec. It's raining today and after working on the potager and flower beds all week, I am giving myself this day off to rest a bit. I find I get tired a lot quicker after this past year; all the uncertainties ans anxieties of the pandemic seem to have finally gotten to me. I'm certain I'm not the only one feeling this fatigue and believe we all apreciate hearing your wonderfully calm voice. Thank you.

This past few days I’ve been enjoying sitting and watching our nest of baby robins fly the coop, one by one. Watching the parents interact and encourage the babies is such a simple pleasure! I got nothing done but my soul was fulfilled.

One of the best channels on KZread!

I felt choked up at the end there with the beautiful metaphor of your mum's coasters being a wee bit too wobbly for a cup and yet making their way to the garden to bring joy there. We all have our own unique place in this mystery called life, even wobbly coasters. Niamh, it is down to your beauty that you saw a way to use them and to also bring joy... blessings to you and gratitude for this very sweet caring video x

“With every mistake comes a silver lining.” I think that is a wonderful way to look at things.

I suspect that Irish attitude of accepting change is part of the reason there are so many Irish all over the world. There is a bit in my blood that I'm happy to have. ☘

I truly enjoy your videos every Sunday morning. Working in the church kitchen once a month, preparing lunch, when I take my break, I have a cup of tea, and watch. This Sunday, I stayed home due to a mild summer cold, but once I had done all the needed chores and had breakfast, I got my cup of tea and sat down to enjoy this video. God bless you, my dear, and have a lovely week.

I agree with another comment already made; when I saw how you had used your mums coasters in the garden that was so lovely! You have such a gift for helping others see the beauty in every thing - and always explained with such kindness! I look forward to your videos every Sunday, you seem to be sharing a sanctuary and I always feel better and am more thoughtful and grateful after I watch one. They are truly like a warm hug from a good friend to me! Thank you so much Niamh 🤗💗. Take care everybody, be well!

I adore your quietness - watching your videos is so therapeutic. I create calm, laid-back videos/vlogs in the hope that others will find some peace in them as I do. Thank you 🙏🏼❤️

@FairylandCottage

3 жыл бұрын

Ah thanks hun, good on ya for making video too... when we share any peace we have if spreads to those around 🙏💕

Oh how I needed this today.... I have been so hard on myself as a mom lately, feeling like I'm not doing enough to make this situation easier on my teenage son. But I give him much love, nourishment, always let him know I'm there and keep him safe. Sometimes doing all I can doesnt feel like enough, and we really are too hard on ourselves sometimes. I'm doing the best I can and I have to remind myself that I am enough. Sending you all love, light and peace!!!

@bernadette6211

3 жыл бұрын

I have 3 teenagers and they all have had equal care from me and they are all totally different. It reminds me that they are all on their own life journey. For me this realisation really helped me and let me off the hook. They too have to learn learn lessons and experience emotions. I wish you well 😊

@VioletBloom

3 жыл бұрын

@@bernadette6211 thank you, so very true!

@FairylandCottage

3 жыл бұрын

Yes you are a great mom! As my Choice Theory teacher said ‘we will always mess our kids up some way! We can only do our best and have a good therapist on hand 😂💛

@KO-lw4lo

3 жыл бұрын

You are doing just fine.🙌🏽

@momwlf9081

3 жыл бұрын

This sounds like my own current life, with my two boys. I wish you power and patience with yourself.

Puttering is a hobby that’s way underrated.

One person’s definition of busy is another person’s definition of idle. Only you can rate your accomplishments, and find peace within yourself. If what we’re doing in a singular moment in time makes us happy then our day will be fulfilling. Thanks for this chill video Niamh, love the relaxed vibe, your words of wisdom, and seeing the beauty in your little nook in Ireland 💚

I love how naturally beautiful your videos are 💚my mom is a Nurse and it is really difficult to stay positive so when she comes home I try to cook something healthy and play your videos instead of news channels on TV. All I just want to say that I'm so grateful to be your viewer 💚

@FairylandCottage

3 жыл бұрын

It’s all about the little changes we make to feed our soul. You’re a great daughter ☘️❤️

@Aastha-Sharma

3 жыл бұрын

@@FairylandCottage 😇❤thank you so much ❤

@dhenukita

3 жыл бұрын

Aastha, please thank your mum and give her my pranaam 🙏🏽. They are real heroes. And a big hug to you for being so thoughtful.

@Aastha-Sharma

3 жыл бұрын

@@dhenukita thank you so much ❤You are a beautiful human 😍

Here, a current “plants killer” who still does her best and enjoys gardening. Thanks for your kind and simple living inspiration! Love from the south of Spain 💕

“Things can take their toll.” Never truer than the last year and a half. Nice to know there are lots of us who are making our way back to a slower, simpler path.

Good morning. I know I can smell the dirt while you plant. Always a calming Sunday with you. Chat again next Sunday.

As I always told my children when they were growing up, "Practice makes you better, never perfect as there's no such thing!" Thank you for a lovely upload. Hope your upcoming week is a good one xx

There's nothing more relaxing than to potter in the garden, to enjoy the flowers and outdoors🌼🦋 Love your inspiring and uplifting videos. Greetings from New Zealand 🇳🇿

@evafliss814

2 жыл бұрын

Agree (fellow Kiwi)

Thank you for another lovely calm video. I hope your week has been drier than in England. The garden is very late this year with the cold and wet weather but the spring flowers have lasted for weeks longer than usual and given a glorious display. We don't need much to be happy, just enough to live on, access to nature and someone to love.

Since I was so busy helping others I was rarely home until Covid hit. I then realized my house was not nurturing because it had been neglected. I’ve worked on the inside but now that the weather is better I’m working on the outside. Today I really needed this video. I had planned a second day of painting trim and other big physically hard projects. I’m still tired and sore from yesterday. I’ve changed my mind and decided instead to do the smaller things that are still important but more enjoyable (and less physically taxing). Thanks for the attitude adjustment😁 I’m glad I watched in the morning instead of at my usual reward for hard work time.💜

I so enjoy watching your videos!!!! Thanks from Athens, Georgia USA!

Thank you Niamh for such a lovely video! You have a wonderful attitude towards life. You see the joy in life's simple pleasures which is so refreshing in this fast paced world. Being a gardener is bittersweet, lots of ups and downs, but usually rewarding in the process! All the best to you from Massachusetts! My husband and I hope to visit Ireland this summer.

My weekend is complete. 😊🙏 Yes, there are weeks where I am overwhelm even on tasks that I used to love because I'm pushing myself when I should not. So I take a pause and do a different things to relax myself. Given the pandemic, no more vacations however, I was to find true happiness in my gardening, crafts and even sitting in a chair with a coffee or tea and just enjoy the wonderful creation and be grateful of all blessings. Happy weekend, my friend and all those lovely fairies watching your channel. ✨

Good morning Fairland cottage with the time change i love starting my Sunday with your video.I try to stay of social media on the weekends but your video uploads so early i don't mind watching before my Sunday starts..it always seems to set the path for my day in a positive way. Thanks Have a great day 😊🌻🌻

Niamh one of most favorite people on this planet needed this one really bad I didn’t really feel like doing much today was really feeling guilty till I saw ur upload sitting on the couch with a cup of tea and giving myself this day of nothingness I adore ur being

I look forward to your videos every Sunday so calming and beautiful its the perfect day to reflect on life and the spiritual beauty of being blessed by God to have breath in our body to enjoy with gratitude all that our Father in heaven provides

Irelands weather sounds like Michigan USA it!s always changing

I used to put a lot of pressure on myself at work to impress everyone else, but I would always end up feeling unappreciated. Now, I only work hard because it makes me feel good to know I've done my best - even if my best is not perfect. I don't expect praise anymore, only self-satisfaction from my efforts. This has taken a ton of pressure off my shoulders and decreased the amount of disappointment I used to feel when no one seemed to notice when I went out of my way to make something happen, or get it done. It may sound a little sad, but I reckon it's a more realistic outlook (I'm sure not all people mean to overlook your efforts, or deliberatly unappreciate your work) and it has certainly helped me to think about what I'm doing a bit more positively. Still learning every day though and that's okay too.

Thank you so much, Niamh, for your lovely, calm, and peaceful videos. ♥ Such a delightful way to spend my Sunday mornings while eating breakfast. Many blessings to you. ♥

Your comments about the Irish weather reminded me of my family’s Irish holiday years ago. We were walking in Killarney Park and the sky suddenly clouded over and the rain poured down on us, soaking us completely! A friendly staff member walked by us with “Welcome to summer in Ireland!” 10 minutes later the sun was shining again, we bundled ourselves into the back of a horse-drawn wagon under thick blankets, and carried on with a delightful tour of the park. I’ve never forgotten that day!

while watching your video I noticed that towards the end of the video my breathing had a stable rhythm. Its a meditation for me. Thanks for this video!!!

Absolutely lovely, I always look forward to a Sunday to watch your videos 🌻🌼🌸🌺🌸🌼🌼🌻🌼🌸

I find more of my perfections in my imperfections. Getting older (wiser) is such a beautiful thing.

Lovely reminder to rest. I am a massage therapist and craniosacral practitioner, and I usually take one of my days off to do nothing. Most of that day, I often don't leave the house except to walk the dog. I hold sacred space for so many people who are suffering, so I must take time to fill myself up. My garden gives me a lot of pleasure. Thank you again for another wonderfully calming video.

Thank you for the motivation to get out and plant! I have perennials waiting to get into the garden but we have had so much rain that I’ve been putting it off. Maybe I’ll just plant in the rain today😁. I have been moving plants around to find sunnier homes for them - love being in the garden!

Your voice & your videos have helped me a lot in these years while I've been struggling with mental chaos. You're loved Niamh!❤❤ Genuinely, grateful to you & your creativity & the messages you've been sending out through your beautiful, peaceful videos. I love plants, & I get to learn more on plants, through these videos, so can I request you if you could plz mention the names of the plants you show? I'd learn identifying more & more of these plants & flowers, because of that? Thank you for this ❤

@ShaahRamizRaza

3 жыл бұрын

Totally agreed.🙏

I live on the second floor and have a balcony full of plants. Squirrels running- jumping and birds flying around with chirping sounds. Living on a bike path were people are walking with their families, bicycles everywhere. It's neither cold or too hot. Having coffee while watching your video puts me to peace feeling great in the morning. Thanks as always....

Hi Niamh! I hope you are well. :) This was a lovely video. I make the most mistakes whilst cooking/baking and my mistakes more times than not make me laugh out loud with the outcome (and it then usually goes in the bin!). There's a tiny moment of disappointment, but then it always turns into a funny story to share with someone. I love that iron owl--he's so cute!

Thank you for the reminder for down time. 😌

If we don't make mistakes we never learn. Who is perfect????No one. By the way we are human beings, not human "doings". ! I love an empty page diary for a week, knowing it is for me.....bliss.

Thank you for giving me some peace this afternoon, I really needed it 💕

I love the process in the garden throughout the year, all the seasons provide different emotions and experiences! We put out our runner beans towards and the slugs had a field day! Luckily we had lots of spares!

@donnaadkins2429

3 жыл бұрын

Too early even!

I love your beautiful garden and calm voice. I love to be out in my garden doing this and yes it’s more about the moment and being grounded and not so much about the outcome. 😍💝🙏🏼

I love being outside in the garden it is such a positive place to be, although not perfect ❤️ in these very difficult times I have encouraged my son who decided not to go to university at this time to dig up half our lawn to create a vegetable patch, just to see him out there turning over the soil and making up wooden raised beds to put our seedlings 🌱 in makes me very happy and extremely grateful for what I have, thank you 🙏 for all your wonderful videos ❤️

Niamh, thats great to hear from you such great words of kidness and suport, healing words that I share with friends also in need of. Imense gratitude and Love!!!!❤

And thank you for making the world that much better for this video - you share your positivity with so many folk which then spreads like ripples on a pond until these fortunate souls share this experience with even more people. Such a pleasant thought to consider all the gentle kindness that is spread from one person's effort.

I love how calm her voice is.

@FairylandCottage

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

my week was also relatively slow, but in a good way. Life feels so fast, but I've been dedicated to reducing the mental clutter and enjoy what is infront of me xx

Wow, so sweet and calming to the soul. Makes you think, am I doing this right? Oh wait, no judgement. Just doing the best that each of us can given what our individual circumstances are.

Perfectionism is really robbing us of joy.I really liked this video.

Hi Niamh, hope you are doing well. Another lovely video from you and your husband. I think the conditions around the world are working on us all. Lots of good thoughts, hugs and love coming out your way. Take care!!

So peaceful and inspiring as always, Niamh 💕 Thank you 🙏

You are so right, life in general , especially last year, takes such a toll, that I personally feel like thinly spread butter. So some time to recuperate is a blessing to seeked not to be shunned. Thank you for your small pieces of harmony you shate each week. Your videos were big help to my mental health the past year and still are! ❤❤❤

I love that it's been raining this past week. It's given me time to just focus on inside things I may have not done if it hadn't been.

“Keep it simple & easy” .... best advice for today and everyday. Thank you ! 😍

I have found over the years of loosing many Hydrangeas, when planting them put peat moss in the hole then a little potting soil, then mix potting soil with the dirt and lime. Now I have Beautiful Hydrangeas I enjoy . Good luck. I Enjoy your videos . I love garden videos. Have a Blessed Day .

@meadowlane637

3 жыл бұрын

I have a large garden area around my yard. The one plant doing the absolute best is my hydrangea. Everything else is smaller and less developed than it should be. But I planted the hydrangea in the grass... dug a whole, poured some water in, planted it and it's beautiful. I have to work on my soil in all the gardens next spring. I managed to kill spinach, a few pepper, squash and tomato plants this year. In another video, you said you just enjoy the veggies that grew so I have adopted that attitude this year. I'm sure next year will be better. Question? What is the pink flowered plant you were replanting?

Thank you for your gentle videos - they have helped us through quarantine.

"Not being attached to the outcome." So true, and thanks for reminding us about this. Sure makes for a less stressful life!

Been enjoy your videos on Sunday mornings for over s year now. Today was the most

@RolandForest

3 жыл бұрын

the most poignant . It is. Ever about perfection but enjoying the moment you are in

Thnak you! Watchig and listening you make me feel happy and confident.

I miss hanging out the laundry on the line. I remember helping my mum hanging the laundry when I was a kid. It was wonderful!

Just beautiful. I loved the part about not being too attached to the outcome which I find myself doing daily. Thank you xx

Beautiful video! Love it!

I love your videos! I feel so depleted, so empty and exhausted, your cottage is my refuge!

Lovely💕🌸🌺

Simple and easy thank you for sharing 🌺

I just happened upon your page while looking for anything that was not about what we have and are going through. It really took a toll on my physical and mental health so things like watching and listening to you and gardening was like a cure-all for me. I also garden and it has always taken me to a wonderful place. It reminds me of my most favorite time back in the 60's and 70's when we really were about Peace and Love for the most part. Mostly we did pulled together as one. I think we will get back to that sooner than later. Anyway thank you for the wonderful reminder and break from the craziness.

Lol, I haven't had one of those weeks since having children. 14 years ago. Sometimes I get an hour or two, though. 😊 Maybe I can rest when I'm 80?

Hi Niamh. I learn so much from you! Thank you ❤️🙏

I can relate to the “I wil only attempt to do something when I know I will be able to do it perfectly.” Which completely contradicts the saying “practice makes perfect”. I don’t strive for perfection anymore as it made me unhappy. I now, like you, enjoy the process and the uncertainty of the outcome, while still trying to do my best. I find that it takes the pressure off. And that is an amazing thing. Thank you for another relaxing and helpful video! 🌺🌱☀️

@bluesplash8407

2 жыл бұрын

Bonjour from Quebec. It's raining today and after working on the potager and flower beds all week, I am giving myself this day off to rest a bit. I find I get tired a lot quicker after this past year; all the uncertainties ans anxieties of the pandemic seem to have finally gotten to me. I'm certain I'm not the only one feeling this fatigue and believe we all apreciate hearing your wonderfully calm voice. Thank you.

Just love how peaceful & calm your videos are!❤️ Perfect way to start a Sunday 😊🌞

Somehow I thought you needed comfort from the vibe I got from this week’s video. I am sending a big virtual hug in case you want and need it. Your video is inspiring and soothing as usual. I will now go straight to my garden. I have two hydrangeas that were too bullied by non-stinging, beautiful purple nettle growing around them to the point where I couldn’t see them anymore. I used the surrounding nettle for herb tea and now I think that I can rescue them both but they look very small and brittle. Let’s see. Love 💕 from Vienna.

That was so soothing thank you💖. I started planting my container herb garden. It’s been a bit cold here in our part of Canada, so only my mint is outdoors right now. Have a wonderful week😊

Thank you for this. Have a blessed Sunday!

I can almost smell the damp earth in this video ❤ That looked like an azalea. Funny here where I live they need afternoon shade or they cook in the heat. I love gardening. Watching the seedings grow. Watching the garden grow. Watching life move on while I stay in my little space and watch clouds. Thank you for this week's glimpse

I wish your videos were longer! I could watch them all day❤️

Last year we planted our vegetable garden too early. We've had a garden for years and it was a rookie mistake... and we lost every plant. But, we started again and had a wonderful crop. I have a strong tendency towards perfectionism, but have worked very hard to move away from this all or nothing thought process. If it helps anyone, growing older helps tremendously😉

I love that you added the coasters to the garden:)). Hope you have a wonderful week! Thanks for your comforting video!

The coasters are so cute. They are adorable in the garden. 🌼🌻

Thank you , we just buried our beautiful German shepherd & in the same weekend welcomed a beautiful first granddaughter, life is cruel but sweet . We love your honest & wisdom x xxx

Really great message that maybe many of your viewers already know but forget in our busy every day life. Thank you. Today I really needed this particular reminder!!!

You would be a great storyteller 😊 The past two days I’ve shut of my phone and got lost in a book, it’s been comforting.

Encouraging a growth mindset in oneself is an important element in the recipe for self contented ness x

You are like my fairy-God-sister with infinite wisdom. Thank you so much for sharing your practical and insightful knowledge. I totally needed this pep talk. Warm hugs from Atlanta GA USA ~Phil

Gardening is an intuitive process and the joy is discovering what works and what doesn't during that process. Nature has an inner wisdom about what works and acts accordingly. It teaches us patience and letting go as well as non-attachment to outcome. You certainly have enjoyed creating your beautiful garden with its starry coasters, fairy cottages, and other magical touches. Thanks for sharing! Jenny

Thanks for keeping it simple! Have a good week!

Love that you garden in your pearls!

This was a lovely video to watch on a rainy Sunday morning!

Your beautiful video made me cry. I'm the same way. Never wanting to try anything that I thought I might be terrible at or I might make a mistake with. Avoiding some wonderful, fun, and amazing experiences because of fear of failure. You're so right. It's been such a lonely, lonely, painful part of my life. You've inspired me to make an effort to let this go and do more of what makes me happy. Thank you so so much. Your videos are incredibly special and I'm so grateful for you and your channel. Today is my 48th birthday and your words made a fantastic day even better. Thank you! xoxo :D

Beautiful words and images. A reminder to slow down and just enjoy the now. Thank you so much 🌿🌻🐞

I've been seeing your videos continually suggested to me for months now and I would watch one or two here or there, but now, here lately, you are really ringing my bell! I am eager to see each new video you post! Thank you for taking the time to capture your thoughts and beautiful yet humble imagery to reflect them. You are a lovely soul. Wish we could know one another. I hope to meet a friend like you when I move next week across the US, from Georgia to MONTANA with my husband, six kids, and two dogs! Praying for great new friends, neighbors, and community!

@FairylandCottage

3 жыл бұрын

Ah thanks so much! Lovely to hear that. Many wishes for you moving and meeting new friends and a great supportive community. It’s a very exciting new chapter for you and your large family.

Keep life simple and easy ❤️

I love your Mother's coasters. They have found the perfect spot in your garden! I have always wanted to visit Ireland. But it sounds like my part of Colorado US is a lot like it. We can have a sunny 80° day that changes to rain and hail with a tornado watch, or snow -dropping below freezing then the next day have sunshine all day. That's probably what I like best about where I live. The weather can change hourly. You learn to dress in layers. Trying to be perfect or do things perfectly stinks! And should be avoided at all costs! I try to follow the saying, "Persistence Not Perfection." 😃❤