Succes for me is that i quited my job in 1996 and after this i started at 2000 painting portrraits around Europe and traveling the last 23 years ...i followed my dream and i am alive ....away from my gloomy town ....do what u love ...be free ...fly high

@lagomholly

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this, absolutely love your advice here! Motivating words to never give up hope on your dreams☺️✨

@user-cy9sl5je9w

5 ай бұрын

❤❤

@hud86

5 ай бұрын

Please enlighten me to how you traveled and painted WITHOUT income for four years?

@jpakos6701

5 ай бұрын

@@hud86 ok i am a Greek ...in Greece you always have your family by your side ...it was a transicional years so i had my own house ( like the most of the Greeks ) and it wasnt easy but not that bad ...

@shaunkidd3657

5 ай бұрын

How old were you when you did this?

My idea of success is being a stay at home mom in my 20’s! I’m not a girl boss, I don’t make a lot of money. But I’m raising children and it’s the greatest joy of my life and fills me with meaning. You wouldn’t believe the amount of people who think I’m wasting my potential. Children are looked upon as burdens when they are really. ..The greatest blessing. Cheers! Great video 💗🌎

@Dakota-Rose

3 ай бұрын

Your comment resonates with me. I have always loved to be a homemaker or doing something creative. Just living the simple life and slow living. But being a homemaker speaks to me the most and is absurdly frowned upon in todays society. I am not made for this era it seems but still I am here so trying to be authentically me. Channels like this helps me feel not alone in this.

This is mindblowing. Our success shouldn’t be measured by a number in our bank account or being married by a certain calendar age, it should be measured by our level of vitality and happiness.

@lagomholly

5 ай бұрын

Well said! I couldn’t agree with you more😊✨

@bleucitron2

5 ай бұрын

Reflection : it seems to be a contradiction in terms if you conclude after seing this video account that "success" should be measured by "happiness" and "vitality" and not with age and money ( Bank accounts ) : with age we invariably loose VITALITY and without money ( or with economic distress ) we can not be happy. May I suggest that if you want to "measure success" at all... then it would be noble to consider cultivating a "peaceful soul" a healthy body and a supportive social network ( either trough marriage or a friend(s) ).

I quit my corporate job in 2017 and started do freelance jobs on my own schedule moved to small town and I feel so much happier now

@lagomholly

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this! Sometimes taking a risk can work out for the best and I’m so glad to hear it has in your case!🫶✨

'Be yourself, everyone else is taken' - Oscar Wilde. Lovely video.

@lagomholly

5 ай бұрын

Lovely quote and very very true!✨

@LaoSoftware

4 ай бұрын

Don't compare yourself to others. You will feel bad about your life. Some people have supermodel good looks. Some people have better job and nice car. Some people have a better family. There is always someone better than us. Always.

I’m 66 now,wish your video had been available when I was 18. Very profound. Well done!

@lagomholly

5 ай бұрын

That’s very lovely of you to say! Glad you found this helpful and comforting! Thanks for watching☺️✨

I appreciate this very much. I’ve never quite fit in in life. Always liked my solitude. People can never understand this. Don’t watch tv. Don’t do social media. Have finally found my confidence to just allow myself to be me and be happy the way I am. My son has gone off to university and he’s so similar to me. He seems to already have the confidence to be happy the way he is. For this I am grateful. It took me almost 50 years to achieve what he has now. He’s found friends who are like him and he’s content. I’m blessed in life. Wish I’d seen this video years ago. Thank you.😊

@lagomholly

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this - I resonate a lot with what you’ve said🙂 I’m so glad to hear you have found peace with yourself and who you are, that’s the key to happiness more than anything else in my view! And it’s wonderful your son has too at the perfect time of going to university😊 Appreciate you taking the time to watch and share your experience☺️

'Dont be afraid to be different ' - I needed this affirmation. Many thanks.

@lagomholly

5 ай бұрын

So glad this resonated with you too☺️✨ Thanks for watching!🫶

The hardest person to be in in life is your authentic self..for someone so young, you have life sussed..some people take decades to have the realisation you have.. we are molecules and water passing through, enjoy each day,and have the self awareness to appreciate the beauty that surrounds you..

@lagomholly

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this and your kind words☺️ I love the analogy you used there and couldn’t agree more with how important self awareness is to understand ourselves and walk through life authentically. There is always beauty to be found no matter how big or small✨

Be grateful for all you have; the exercise that works for me when I notice I start to get lost in the noise of my head, with things like comparing myself to others, is simply to look up and see the blue sky-it's a blessing. Don't wait until you can't do it.

@lagomholly

5 ай бұрын

Absolutely, the time is now! You couldn’t have put it more beautifully. One of the best advice I’ve had is to “look up” more often. Sometimes peace and beauty is just right in front of us☀️

@stevethomas74

5 ай бұрын

I completely concur with this! :D

'Success is being authentically yourself', spot on!

Really nice. I lived 13 years up a mountain. Also stints of 50 days silence / no human contact. Success in today's world is an un-sane construct.

@lagomholly

5 ай бұрын

Wow that sounds amazing and heavenly!⛰️🤩 I very much agree though, unfortunately today it’s become extreme and unsustainable for us! Hopefully with time things will settle back down again🤞

from now on.. my success will be measured by my fulfillment and joy!

Nobody else is going to save you. You have to be there for yourself. Get to know you along with any areas that need work. You are your own foundation. Loved your thoughts and video 🙏🏻

@lagomholly

5 ай бұрын

Well said, you’ve summed it up just perfectly☺️ So glad you enjoyed this and thank you for sharing your thoughts!✨

“No one would be better at being you than you are” 😊 I loved the video, thank you!!

@lagomholly

5 ай бұрын

It’s so true!🫶 Really glad you enjoyed this one! Thank you for watching☺️✨

2024 is a new year for me to start cutting back. And just accepting the things I have. Its excellent to feel free when you give up things you don't need. Plus slow pace living is what I live by too. I don't rush anymore. I take my time :)

@lagomholly

5 ай бұрын

I love that! The year of slowing down, realising there’s no need to rush and just enjoying the simple things we already have. Wishing you the best with your slow living journey too! Thanks for watching☺️✨

Beautiful video ! I never thought of success as how much money you have or material things. My mom used to say as long as you have a roof over your head,food on the table and love in your heart that is all you really need😊

@lagomholly

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your generosity!! So kind of you☺️ I couldn’t agree more, it really is about the basic little necessities and the quality of those things that indicate how successful & prosperous we are!😊 Thank you for watching!😄

I am on a journey of accepting my authentic self and am shocked by how judgemental i am towards myself. Thanks for this little bit of encouragement along my journey 😊

This is exactly how I am and this is exactly how I feel as well. I’m not a partier. I go to bed early and I’m happy with that and I get up early and I watch the sunrise and I’m happy with that. I live a slower lifestyle I feel than most people and I enjoy it 100%. It’s been nothing but rewarding to me.

@lagomholly

2 ай бұрын

I resonate a lot with this! It really is the little things that feel the most rewarding! Thank you for watching☺️✨

Just found your channel. Your own thoughts reflect perfectly those that I talk about on my own channel. Slow, simple living, minimalism and all wrapped in a countryside setting. I’m at the other end of the spectrum at 70. The more I listen, the more you remind me of me when I was living this life half a century ago. New subscriber.

@lagomholly

24 күн бұрын

Welcome to the community! Thank you for your comment and for joining us☺️ It’s so nice to hear you resonate with these ideas and this way of living too! Regardless of age or walk of life I believe it’s something that would benefit all of us! I look forward to sharing more with you!✨

My life has been so much different than anyone else that I know, and sometimes I struggle with the thought that being different is a negative. Just because there’s no one that I know of that’s in my position. Don’t get me wrong, I truly feel like I’m blessed, but comparing myself to the society I live in, some might think that there’s something wrong with me. I’m thankful that I’ve come across this video. I’m not alone in my situation. Thank you, Holly 🙏🏻

@lagomholly

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this Rob!😊 I understand entirely what you mean and often used to have feelings like that myself. But I’ve come to find there’s more benefit to being different and authentic to yourself that massively outweighs any feeling of doubt or concern! It doesn’t matter what others think as long as you’re living in a way that is true to you and makes you happy! You are never alone and this is your life to live how you want☺️ Wishing you the best!🫶

Being authentic has an essence that you resonate with. Doesn't make you different, it means you dont choose to follow all the others who are on the exact same path. It makes you unique. I like that. Lovely scenery on your walk.

@lagomholly

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your thoughts here and I completely agree! It’s by being unique we gain the sense of peace and happiness that we’re all craving. Thank you for watching☺️

This was amazing and honest. Sustainable living/slow living looks different for everyone and so does success. For me, it's about doing what makes me happy. When I turned 40, I started embracing myself as a person and when I stopped trying to fit into the 'norm', I felt a lot more happier. I like being different :)

@lagomholly

4 ай бұрын

I love this! Thank you for sharing your wisdom and experiences here! It couldnt be more true! Life happiness is about living as our authentic selves without need for any approval but our own☺️

The more a person finds their authentic self, the more connected to the universe one can become. I often find that there is a peacefulness that comes when you find yourself dancing by yourself, but then suddenly seeing success. We can all live an ordinary life if we want to, but we can also still strive to go beyond, and make strides towards the extraordinary. Thanks, Holly.

@lagomholly

5 ай бұрын

How simply and beautifully put✨ I love the way you have worded this concept and couldn’t agree more. I’m often dancing and singing by myself and it’s the most wonderful feeling just being happy in the moment content with what is😄 Thank you for watching and sharing your wisdom☺️🫶

It's nice to listen a brave soul being so grounded, sweet self truth that has survived the white noise of the world is the beginning of wisdom. Thank you for sharing. Harry

@lagomholly

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for such a lovely comment Harry!😊 Really appreciate your kind words✨

@carlbland68

5 ай бұрын

your right gorgeous @@lagomholly

Thanks for this lovely video. I needed to hear this. I’m an older viewer and after ticking all the boxes of work, family, rush and never stop, I can finally work part time and spend time on walks, reading and other introvert hobbies. However I often feel like I “should” be doing more. Especially as hubs is the opposite, always busy with work and projects. I need to remind myself that it’s ok to be content and to spend time on things I enjoy even if they are not seen as productive by society.

@lagomholly

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this!😊 It’s a difficult one when it comes to calming the instinct within us to constantly be “doing” as opposed to just “being”. I think the main thing is awareness when this feeling crops up, realising that it is just a feeling and you don’t have to act on it. I agree with you it’s okay be content and enjoy the little things and more often than not that can lead to us being more productive and feeling energised in the long run🙂 Wishing you the best!✨

A VERY ! Wise head on young shoulders, Love it 🥰

@lagomholly

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! So glad you liked this one!☺️✨

I'm glad to find so many westerners like you who share a similar approach towards life like mine. Sadly people around me are the exact opposite.

Such wisdom from someone so young😊

@lagomholly

5 ай бұрын

Thank you!☺️🫶 I only wish I could have known this from birth but of course that’s not possible!🤣

What a great talk, I needed to hear that as a little reassurance to myself. It resonated with me and made a lot of sense as all my life people have tried to tell me I should be living my life this way or that way but I’ve always resisted. I’ve never conformed to what people expect & mostly done what makes me happy as we only have one life & I want to live it my way. This is not to say I don’t have moments that I question myself & wonder if I’m doing the right thing, have I become successful doing my own thing? Well I kinda thought maybe not but now after listening to you then maybe I have, thank you 👍

@lagomholly

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this!🫶 I totally agree that the key to happiness and being successful in what you do is being authentic in yourself - particularly when people are trying to steer you off track and things don’t feel right! Keep being you and staying in your own lane, it’s what will lead you to the best place in the long run!☺️✨

I love how you said that enjoying being ourselves is our Superpower! I agree!! Very cool. 😊Sue

@lagomholly

5 ай бұрын

It really is true!☺️✨ Thank you for watching sue so glad you enjoyed🫶

@thomasthgersen

5 ай бұрын

I know what you mean ​@@lagomholly

I love this video Holly! I relate to you, as someone who has always been slightly different than others since growing up, I often doubted myself. I’m not surrounded by much people (besides my family) who are like me. I grew up in a quiet but very loving home. We love our music, art and literature here and since being a child I never knew why I felt different, why everybody around me was louder than me, liked different things, acted different and so on. Now as I’m a little older I realize that I’ve always had the greatest privilege and blessing with my family. Not many people get me, but the ones that do, I hold close to my heart. My dream is to create a family like that on my own one day.

@lagomholly

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this, what you have said resonates with me incredibly deeply🙂 Your situation sounds very similar to mine, from an artistic family where music and creativity were ever present! From what you’ve experienced too, it’s an upbringing I am incredibly blessed with and wouldn’t change for the world! Appreciate your outlook around this concept here and wishing you the best!🫶✨

There will always be people stronger, faster, richer etc etc than me and I don't care. I am happy with me.

@lagomholly

5 ай бұрын

So so true! You can never truly be the best of the best and that’s what makes life interesting and us unique☺️🫶

You are so inspiring! Thank you for being yourself and sharing it with us. Each video brings me confidence and softness in my life! 🌼

@lagomholly

3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!☺️ So glad you found this helpful and are enjoying my content so far! Appreciate your kind words🫶✨

After stopped comparing to other people's life, my mental health got much better! 🍀🌻 I've always believed in myself even tho my life wasn't always good and then I'm finally spending a time which I've always wanted or looked for 😊

@lagomholly

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this! I totally agree the benefits on our mental health are profound!🫶 It really does reframe our entire mindset and outlook on the world for the best!☺️✨

My work colleagues think I'm crazy to get up at 4am on my day off to go for a hike in the hills in any weather, because its always beautiful out their and its in these moments i feel most alive. Your video should be mandatory watching for the younger generation, I'll be forwarding this to my daughters.

@lagomholly

4 ай бұрын

I don’t think that’s crazy at all, you are speaking my language!😄 I appreciate your lovely words here I’m so glad you resonated with this too!⛰️✨

I love this so much. So simple and powerful. Thank you! :)

@lagomholly

Ай бұрын

So pleased you enjoyed this!☺️ Thank you for watching🫶✨

Thank you for a pleasant, grounding chat

@lagomholly

4 ай бұрын

Thank you, really glad you enjoyed this!😊✨

Have a blessed night/day, everyone, and stay safe!

Absolutely brilliant Holly. Its alright to be us.

@lagomholly

5 ай бұрын

Definitely!! Thanks for watching☺️✨

Very good point. As for me, i stepped back and realized what i have and think how i would feel if i didn't have this or that... I focus on myself and my projects, i realized someone will always have more, and i don't know their life. I'm able, after much reflection on life, how very fortunate i am. Until you realize that you have enough you're going to never feel at ease

@lagomholly

5 ай бұрын

I completely agree with everything you’ve said here! Just that simple mindset shift is so powerful in bringing us back to the present moment and grounding us to be grateful with what we have✨ Thank you for sharing this!☺️

Thank you for channel! Recently I've been alone more often.. its been amazing for me! I get to be me and do whatever I want to do. You motivate me to be my true self

@lagomholly

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! I’m so humbled to hear my content has impacted you so positively☺️ Wishing you the best!✨

And this is guys, kind of woman you should seek to find in your life. Thank you for reminding this beautiful ant yet simple message.

@lagomholly

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your lovely words!☺️ Really glad you enjoyed this one!✨

You are wise beyond your years. Being yourself is the key, in my view/experience, whether that means being similar to others or different from others. Betraying oneself is the pitfall. Thanks for sharing--you are a beautiful self!

@lagomholly

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your lovely comment and sharing your thoughts here - couldn’t have put it more perfectly! Just being yourself is the best thing you can always do to be truly happy!🫶✨

I was always made fun of as a kid into adulthood.... didn't really care, moved up at work as fast as needed... same when I got a new job 10 years later... now at 34 I'm so happy I know who I am, I think most people lie to themselves to feel better...

@lagomholly

4 ай бұрын

That’s very inspiring thank you for sharing this! I definitely agree though, even more of a reason to stay in your own lane😊 Wishing you the best!✨

Thank you for sharing this beautiful message! If only more people would choose to live a life where they honor themselves instead of living a life to match what they think is "expected" of them, the world would be a beautiful place, walking that myself right now. Stay blessed!

@lagomholly

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your wisdom here, you couldn’t have put it any better!✨ So glad this resonated with you too! Appreciate you watching!☺️

This resonates with me about what sucess in life really is only recently have started to live authentically and it's liberating .Thank you for being you Holly❤

@lagomholly

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for such kind words! It brings me so much joy you resonated with this and are living a life that is authentic to yourself, reaping the many benefits!☺️ Thank you for being here and wishing you the best🫶✨

I’ve always been different not my words to myself but everyone I have ever met have said , personally it’s just me being me.

@lagomholly

4 ай бұрын

You should always just be yourself and pride yourself in being different!🫶✨

@kavanobrien6547

4 ай бұрын

@@lagomholly I don’t go out of my way to be different as said just me be me , I can’t think of anyone as I’ve walked life’s path that hasn’t said you think differently to anyone else , been the same even from when I was a small boy , the only thing that really matters in life is when you look in the mirror you see a nice soul, everything else matters not.

Hiya Holly, what a relatable perspective and I feel you 100%. So so grateful to have found another female content creator. Am I right to think that you are based in the North? I am based in the Cheshire region close to the Peaks and have always enjoyed going out for a walk. I’d love to hang out for a countryside walk! Xx

@lagomholly

4 ай бұрын

Hey! Thank you for your lovely comment! How crazy we are literally a stones throw away!😄 We are very lucky to live around such gorgeous scenery for sure!⛰️ Definitely say Hi if we’re passing sometime that would be lovely!☺️ Thank you for watching this✨

Thank You!

Measure success by your happiness . Bless you , everyone should watch this clip . Keep being you and bless you ❤

@lagomholly

5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much, appreciate your kind words☺️✨

Make the most of Nature its free its all around us 🐦🕊🐞🌲🍁🍂🌄🌅🌧🌨dont worry about what you haven't got just make the most of what you have got .lovely ❤video stunning views stay safe everyone ✋

@lagomholly

4 ай бұрын

So so true!!✨ You couldn’t have said it any better☺️🫶

LOVE this! We’re cut from the same cloth. This is me and I’m unlike family members and people in my community and I’m so proud of it. Thank you for the reminder 🤍

@lagomholly

5 ай бұрын

I love that. So nice to connect with like-minded people in this community🫶 Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts here☺️

Can definitely relate with this! Social media needs wiped out 😂 Cool video 👍

@lagomholly

5 ай бұрын

I definitely have felt benefits from not being on it as much!☺️ Even more of a reason to get out in nature😄⛰️

Thank you so much for your inspiring perspective. All my life, I have accepted what society expected of me.

@lagomholly

5 ай бұрын

I’m really glad you enjoyed this🫶 I understand what you mean, it’s difficult to turn off the noise sometimes. But know you can decide what should be expected😊

Success should only ever be measured by our happiness and contentment. Beautiful film. X

@lagomholly

4 ай бұрын

Perfectly put! Really love your words here!🫶 Thanks for watching☺️

Wow I relate to this so much. Finished University to become a teacher and started a full time gig with teaching. I feel out of place and unhappy. This video and many others is motivating me to go in another direction. Thank you for sharing!

@lagomholly

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story here. If it’s any reassurance I know a number of people who experienced the same and I think it’s very common! My best advice is listen to your instinct, if something isn’t right it often isn’t for a reason and something better/more fitting is meant for you!✨ Wishing you the best!🫶

i'm a english learner,woderful voice.

@lagomholly

5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!☺️✨

I love the creativity and inspiring message!

Thanks so much for this, I really needed this as I compared myself way too much with others, it's a bad habit I'm trying to get rid since it usually ends up with me feeling bad about myself, thank you!

@lagomholly

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this. It’s a natural instinct for us to compare but I think becoming aware and reframing our mindset are the best ways to combat this and find contentment with ourselves and our own lives☺️🫶

Being different is who I am at work. Wearing quirky socks and an awesome braided rat tail hair cut. I dont give a crap what people think.

I am new to this channel, but apparently my childhood as a German watching Black Beauty was enough to let me see the thumbnail and immediately know that that was a landscape of the British isles!❤

@lagomholly

5 ай бұрын

Possibly so! I’m so glad you enjoyed watching and the landscape! We are very lucky in England to have such beautiful scenery⛰️☺️ Thanks for watching✨

Beautiful video. Scenery and messaging...amazing, video quality top-notch! I'll be around for more!

@lagomholly

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! Really glad you enjoyed this one! Appreciate your support☺️🫶

Yes, be yourself you are the most important thing in your life, you are unique and if other people don't like it, so what. They probably would like to be what you are.

@lagomholly

4 ай бұрын

Perfectly put! Thank you for sharing your wisdom here!🫶✨

Yo Holly it only gets better. Your self awareness is awesome. It hit me about 10 years ago at 50.....and that became the best decade of my life so far. ✌

@lagomholly

4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! It really does enable you to live authentically and a life that is true to yourself!☺️🫶 Wishing you the best!✨

Great video, wise words and well said! I relate to this non-conformity, embracing slow living, minimalism, early to bed - early to rise, and most of all living authentically! Thank you for sharing this video!

@lagomholly

5 ай бұрын

I’m so glad you found this relatable and share a similar mindset & way of living! It really is a gentle life that brings with it so many rewards🫶 Thank you for watching!☺️✨

The worlds too fast too many cars too many people, watching this made me drift away from the chaos ❤

@lagomholly

4 ай бұрын

It certainly can feel so fast at times, but glad this helped you turn off the noise for a little and feel at peace!☺️🫶

This popped up, and was just perfectly surmised...after yesterday, which i did get swept up! Thank you for sharing, loved it.

@lagomholly

4 ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed this and it came at the right time for you!☺️ Wishing you the best!✨

Excellent video, perfect!! Thank you. I agree. Accept who we are as we are!

@lagomholly

5 ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed this!☺️ I couldn’t agree more✨

What a beautiful video! Keep up the great work Holly 👏

@lagomholly

5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! So glad you enjoyed watching☺️

If there’s one thing that’s helped me navigate life’s ups and downs over the last few years, it was realising that authenticity to me, is living by my core values. For me, these were having freedom, treating others with empathy and being creative and as long as I’m living by these values (there’re some others but these are the main ones) and by my ethics, I’m staying true to myself. I had an awful life-screwing up experience about a year ago but the one thing that got me through it was knowing I did the right thing. If I’d give any ‘life advice’ to anyone, it would be to spend some time really working out what your values really are. Who are you, when you strip everything in life away, right down at your core? When you’ve worked that out, it doesn’t matter what anyone else or society says or when terrible things happen in your life, internally you’ll have inherent stability. And even if life knocks you off balance for a while, you’ll always rebound. Anyway, I know that all sounds a bit overly worthy or something but hopefully someone out there will find it useful. And as for being different… it would be a very boring and mundane world if everyone was the same.

@lagomholly

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this, it’s genuinely resonated with me on such a deep level🙂 I absolutely agree that when you know yourself and what you stand for nothing can knock you off course and make you question who you are. Always acting with integrity and kindness whilst simultaneously executing your core values and morals will allow you to move through life and difficult times with grace. Of course it’s not always bullet proof and things may happen that still lead you to question your behaviour with things or whether you are accountable for acting poorly subconsciously, but when you act in alignment of your core values with everything you say and do no one can take that away from you. Absolutely loved this, what a brilliant way to summarise things. Wishing you the best✨

@mark_tolver

5 ай бұрын

@@lagomholly I’m happy if you’ve found it helpful. 🙂 You're right though, we can still make mistakes and not act in the right way, particularly if it's over an extremely stressful situation or something we're gotten emotional about but having those values and ethics solidified in your head does keep you right-sized when the seas of life get rough. It's ok to make mistakes though, it's what we learn from them that's important. I do think that if there's a reason to this life, it's to learn and grow. The only way we can do that is by experiencing the hard situations or decisions in life and then reflecting and trying to understand how we responded to them. Going against the grain of 'normal' society is hard though. The vast majority of people are obsessed with externalised success, ambition, materialism and status but those things are vacuous - they just lead to a never-ending, empty desire for more. The good thing about knowing what your core values are is that it gives you an inherent purpose and those materialistic drives then become largely irrelevant. That purpose can take many forms; it may be to live simply, to find peace, to express yourself creatively or to do some good in the world. Whatever form that purpose takes, it's fulfilling because it's shaped by your values and therefore, it's intrinsic to you. That being said, unfortunately, we do still need to eat and be able to pay the bills!🤷‍♂️

@lagomholly

5 ай бұрын

@@mark_tolver thank you for sharing more of your wisdom here, I feel I could talk about this sort of thing for hours, if not days!!😄 I absolutely agree regarding making mistakes. I think it’s the way we look at making mistakes which is what makes it the most powerful - are we angry at ourselves for not being “perfect” and wallow in self-pity? Or seek it as an opportunity to learn and grow as an individual, with knowledge we can then share with others to benefit them too? I always look at mistakes with the latter mindset and no matter how bad something may seem or feel on the surface, there is always something I could learn from it for the greater good🙂 I also agree re how difficult it is to go against societal expectations and norms. But again you’re absolutely right it comes down to our core values that bring purpose, meaning and then subsequently the happiness we’re all craving, which can never be filled by things like materialism and status. Honestly Mark this has been such a refreshing insight and I appreciate your perspective and wisdom a lot here!☺️ Thank you for this and taking the time to share your experiences✨

@mark_tolver

5 ай бұрын

@@lagomholly Thank you for the kind words. I too could talk about this sort of stuff forever.🙂 We all have that craving for happiness, that lack that people seem to try to satiate with external things which, at its core is most often a need for validation. I think it's better though, to think of it as a need for completeness, for fulfillment. That way, you focus more on the internal things that will get you there instead of the external distractions. Having a good idea of that sense of meaning and purpose for you as an individual is absolutely essential to getting to that place of completeness but I don't think it's still the full answer. We still need something more and I think that, somewhat ironically, is more external although in a different way. That ‘something more’ is in those connections that we have with other people but those deep connections rather than the many shallower ones, in the connection that we feel in nature or when a piece of music, literature or art really speaks to us. Maybe it's because these things are subjective and based on how we feel about them rather than them having a more rational basis that I'm struggling to articulate exactly what I mean. I think what I'm trying to say though, is that in the end, it's those things that make us feel deeply human that are the things we really need.

You're refreshing and a breath of fresh air .... Much Love ❤

@lagomholly

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your lovely comment☺️🫶

It's so true on being yourself. You can try to copy but the paste wont be the same!

@lagomholly

5 ай бұрын

That’s so true! No copy and pasting will ever produce something original☺️

What a lovely honest video. Thankyou x

@lagomholly

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! Really glad you enjoyed this one☺️

Love your soothing voice and the birds chirping in the background,it's very authentic, just like you.

@lagomholly

5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!☺️ It really was the most perfect setting and a little slice of heaven!✨

You have inspired me to make an affirmations video reinforce this message. Thank you x

You always have the best advice, You have a way with words and Your life is an inspiration to me. You've told me everything I need to know and Thank you so much for that. We need more people like you. Greetings from Lima, Peru. 🇵🇪🦙🙂👍

@lagomholly

5 ай бұрын

That’s really kind of you to say, I’m very humbled by your words here☺️ So glad you found this advice helpful and it resonated with you too! Wishing you the best and greetings to Peru!!🫶✨

I like the fact that you recorded this video in the forest. The setting was perfect. Thank you for your kind words I needed to hear them today.

@lagomholly

5 ай бұрын

Thank you, it certainly put me in the right headspace to reflect and discuss this topic!🌲 So pleased this resonated with you too. Thank you for watching☺️

Omg I cannot believe how much your channel has grown! I've been following since you were at around 150 subscribers and that really wasn't long ago!! I knew you'd do well, incredible!!

@lagomholly

4 ай бұрын

It’s crazy, thank you so much!! I’m just so grateful and excited!☺️ Really appreciate you being here from the very start and sticking with me, it means so much!🫶✨

Love the content and the simplicity. I wish you well with everything along with the KZread channel. I've enjoyed growing mine whilst taking time to slow down in more recent years 🕊

@lagomholly

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Really glad you enjoyed this and my content so far! Wishing you luck with your KZread journey too!☺️✨

Thank you ❤🎉

@lagomholly

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching☺️🫶

Wonderful! You will have helped a lot of people with this. Keep on keeping on. x

@lagomholly

4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!☺️ Appreciate your words and support a lot!🫶✨

Such a beautiful and thoughtful video Holly. ❤ I loved the in nature setting too! 🌳🌲 I have just come across your channel and have subscribed! Looking forward to your next video. 🙏

@lagomholly

5 ай бұрын

Welcome to the community!☺️ It really was so beautiful and tranquil🌳 Thank you for joining us and I’m so glad you’re enjoying the content so far😃

Comforting words, thank you 😊

@lagomholly

5 ай бұрын

I’m so glad this brought you comfort too!🫶 Thank you for watching☺️

thank you, i needed this today

@lagomholly

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!🫶✨

Beautiful, thanks for the reminder 👍😊❣️

@lagomholly

5 ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed this!☺️✨

It is something I had to learn. Don't compare yourself to others. We all are walking different paths in life and have our own life lessons to learn. You are a unique individual and are on your own path of discovery. It doesn't matter what others think or do. That is them and you are you. You need to find your own path, your own happiness and your own lifestyle. Be true to yourself.

@lagomholly

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this, really appreciate your perspective!🙂 I have also experienced this myself. Unfortunately it is something we all have to learn individually but when we do it is liberating and opens up a whole new perspective on happiness and brings meaning to our lives! Thank you for watching☺️🫶

Hi . I come across your channel today. Well said about all u say .iv lived on my own now for 5 years. And can honestly say it's best years .I love keeping fit mentally and physically. I am interested in spiritual path .so fantastic for peace and joy. Thanks for joy u give in your channel 🎉🎉nice 👍

@lagomholly

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this and welcome to the community✨ Your journey sounds wonderful and I’m so glad to hear you’re reaping many benefits of introspection so far☺️

Very beautiful spoken ❤❤❤❤

@lagomholly

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!!☺️🫶

I am so grateful to you for your soothing words, ideas and beautiful scenery. Sometimes I feel I am not only different but also an extraterrestrial who has fallen here from outer space. :D. By the way, I have just recalled a great book The Myth of Self-Esteem from Albert Ellis that relates to your thoughts and deals with e.g. the unconditional self-acceptance. Many thanks.

@lagomholly

5 ай бұрын

Thank you, really appreciate your kind words! I love that analogy and I can quite safely say I’ve felt like that at times too🤣 Thank you for your recommendation I will add it to my list!☺️ Thank you for watching!✨

It's always great to be you and to be different. The world looks more beautiful as a bouquet of flowers all with different colours and diverse fragrance. Very well explained Holly. I can connect so well with the underlying essence of everything that you said.

@Shashwat_1729

5 ай бұрын

And yeah… you look very adorable in the red cap😊

@lagomholly

5 ай бұрын

Why thank you!😄 It’s definitely needed with the chilly weather in England at the moment!☃️

@lagomholly

5 ай бұрын

I love that analogy so much, what a lovely way to look at things☺️ I couldn’t agree more and it’s the uniqueness of us all that makes life both intriguing and special. It’s so warming to have a community of like-minded people, so thank you for being here😊

I just found you, and like to leave a "Thank you" here for this inspiring words. So: Thank you!

@lagomholly

5 ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed this one! Thank you for watching☺️✨

Jesus! great words, nicely said.

@lagomholly

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! Really glad you enjoyed this☺️✨

super great video. Thanks for this

@lagomholly

4 ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed! Thank you for watching🫶✨

❤you are a beautiful person..

@lagomholly

4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much, that’s so kind of you!🫶✨

This video made me happy. 👍

@lagomholly

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!☺️🫶

Dont be afraid to be different ❤

Timely. Needed to hear this. Keep going.

@lagomholly

5 ай бұрын

So glad this resonated with you too! Thank you for watching☺️✨

Great, wise, inspiring.

@lagomholly

5 ай бұрын

Thank you!🥹🫶

😍 you get it, I’m exactly the same way! Ahh it’s so validating to hear this, subscribing immediately haha. You’re so lovely as well, great energy :)

@lagomholly

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for joining us!🫶 So glad you enjoyed this and it resonated with you too!☺️✨