You my friend were born 100 years too late. As was I and I am 72. You may jump from project to project, but you don't have someone running your life, ( except your Beautiful wife). You are able to change in a minute to the situation at hand. Keep up the good work. I love your videos. God Bless you and your beautiful family. I envy you.

The truth is that we rely on you to know at least one parcel of the universe is living the dream! Keep on keeping on!

My mama always told me I was born 150 years to late, can't move now but am very inspired to grow my own food and have started the ultimate garden. Thanks

What you've done over the past three years or so was perfect timing Shawn even though you didn't know what was to come. You've carved out a life for yourself and your family in a relatively short time. Be proud of your accomplishments Shawn. You've done in three years what most of us only dreamed of doing. We appreciate you sharing your experience, memories and lifestyle changes you've done. Stay Safe my Friend. See you at the cabin next week. 😊👍

Even though I have spinal stenosis and spondylitis including multi-level degenerative disc disease with 7 bulging disc and loose vertebrae, I came across your Channel of you building a log cabin 2 years ago that has inspired me to want to build my own! I love watching your videos and I thank you so much for sharing! Take care and may the Father bless you always and your family! I look forward to every video

27 seconds ago my day just got better , now for a quick coffee and some quality entertainment and learning.

@rodrussell8941

4 жыл бұрын

@Marat V What's worse is that you are not!

@canoetipper019

4 жыл бұрын

@Marat V as opposed to living in a concrete jungle where the trees have all been removed for many square miles? Yeah I guess you're right...or maybe not.

@patriciabarnes7034

3 жыл бұрын

@@rodrussell8941 Not what?

I always say, "you gotta to be flexible or you'll get bent out of shape." I like to operate in a prioritized manner but priorities change and it helps if you can change with them. Another great video from you. Always appreciate your perspective.

@krystynadimas9020

4 жыл бұрын

We live in Poland ,and we very like your relations about your live in Kanadian wildness .Keep Smail mister James .

@krystynadimas9020

4 жыл бұрын

Do,nt werry be happy

I know you're going to build a five star home for the chickens, can't wait to see it ☺🦌🌲🌱

@TheBelrick

4 жыл бұрын

No government should of had the power to shut down every single individuals means to provide for their wants and needs and here we are where the entire WORLD has been able to do so Clearly authoritarianism has gained far too much power these last few decades.

@straubdavid9

4 жыл бұрын

Chicken Chalet!

@BWOSHR

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheBelrick President Trump, the Q team & military supporters have provided us with a genuine practical intermission in the Marxist globalist oligarchy's shove down the greased chute to hell. We'd best make the most of it--for the Gospel as well as deep & broad prepping for when the intermission is likely to end. I pray that is at least 12-24 years from now but God only knows.

@TheDipset1233

4 жыл бұрын

Just to slaughter them

@MrPossumeyes

4 жыл бұрын

Same here! Reckon it will be a palace. And as for the conspiracy theorists - why did they reply? I guess they're happy for the elderly, infirm and unwell to die, but why comment on your post? Cheers, Gone Potty Gardening!

Have been debt free for about ten years! Had to retire because of health and was so thankful that I was debt free! Good advise for young people!

Shawn be nimble, look over there quick - Cali has found herself a great big stick!

@TheBelrick

4 жыл бұрын

in new zealand all freezers are sold out. same for small volume flour. key gardening supplies. and lots more are already running low. i hope people are preparing...

@williamtulett7013

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheBelrick Just been to Supermarket 3/4 hour around the block queue no frozen fish, 4 yeast now 2 some shelves are gutted . This is the new normal in New Zealand, in the land of plenty.

@agmoreno2422

4 жыл бұрын

We will leave things in place. Contact with nature may be very idyllic, but you have to see a little further. If all this were sustainable it would be perfect. But it gives me to think that it would happen with the nature we see, if many decided to cut tree trunks that take more than 20 years to grow and 20 minutes to cut. How will this wooded area look, if many do the same as this man. Better not even think about it.

@TheBelrick

4 жыл бұрын

@@williamtulett7013 people rushed out and stocked. which only deminished the distribution chain. now the production chain is running low. fewer goods being made. NOW is when people must be really stocking up.

@BWOSHR

4 жыл бұрын

@@agmoreno2422 I don't see any danger of that. This era is far too full of extremely lazy folks when it comes to that kind of work.

Can’t wait to see your garden once completed. We been growing our own food for 10 years. My husband is a hunter as well so we have plenty of organic meat in our freezer and of course a freezer full of Newfoundland berries. Now only if we could quit our jobs . Or stop working for the big man. We cherish our weekends off. Getting closer to be more self reliant. You are truly a man of great wisdom Shawn. Good health to you and your family. Cheers Angela & Gord

Simple life - That is the cure for times like this. A simple life means no debt and living below your means.

I have been preaching to the younger members of my family the need to be well stocked and live frugally. This actually has been a good window into that.

Back in the day the men would hunt and the women had the gardens and bartering was better than cash but the best thing back in the days was everyone would help each other in times of need but today all you see is selfishness and greed."Its a sad world right now." Love what your doing! Your a survivor. Prayers are with you all and Big hugs for Cali. Stay safe. :)

@user-fj9ye3xz6c

4 жыл бұрын

You have a big heart miss

@stumccabe

4 жыл бұрын

Carolyn Costain . You have a very romanticised and false idea of the past. No, people were not better then and life was much harder and harsher. The people of the past were just as selfish and greedy. This pandemic shows the vast majority of people are cooperating and playing their part and the conditions we are having to put up with are easy and luxurious compared with the epidemics of the past. Learn some real history - what you think you know about the past is mere fantasy.

@Mooshkie50able

4 жыл бұрын

@@stumccabe Apparently you don't live in the US and see what I have seen with the ignorance of people on social media refusing to believe this pandemic is real and refuse to wear a mask. Its horrid and numbers of the dead are rising every day, so if people here were doing the right thing then the numbers would drop not be rising at the rate they are right now. People of the past did have it harder then we do but most were God fearing people that did help each other from the stories my great grandmother told but that was her life in Finland not here in the US. People here basically excuse my language suck.

@sheilarogers2771

4 жыл бұрын

Hi...this isn't directed at you...got some ramblings as i cope with the current "shut-in" situation. I agree with u...certainly...a life that we were more designed to do/be. But I'm gonna take it a step further back...what u r describing is what native americans did and they had a rich spiritual life with a much deeper respect for mother earth and father sky....then "white man" came and peace, love, and harmony with land ownership, divisions. lines drawn...it all EQUALS EXCLUSION...the elite created this mess for hundreds of years in the past...and the suffering is going to stop...the enslavement....we have entered The Age of Aquarius in 2012...peace, love, and joy, and the walls are coming down...we all need organic food with high vibe energy....and pure water....shelter/clothing...and love. Meanwhile, the majority of native americans are the poorest of the poor...almost wiped out completely by influenza, purposefully starved as the buffalo were slaughtered...forced to go to brainwashing/cult school, and murdered....this dark energy is harmful to everyone...because we are all one. I want to reincarnate back to Earth when it's energies are shifted back to peace. love, joy, and harmony. I wish the native americans had guns instead of arrows...so when they were met with the dark destructive aggressive beings...they had the upper hand because they knew the "lay of the land". I do not advocate for violence in words, tone, any actions...but what i do know is that i would of preferred to be in their culture...FREE...so i didn't have to suffer, go to "dumb-down" school...get abused, becoming a "robot"...programmed to be a certain "cookie cutter" human doing ? for ?...I feel blessed that the veil has been lifted years ago. Native Americans are naturally gentle people...I'm white but think I was native in at least one previous life...i'm glad i questioned the put-downs about them growing up by the system/matrix...I'm glad i reached out to them and found TRUTH. WE all need to heal and any hurt we do to others...we do to ourselves...i was raised Catholic but i left it behind because they wouldn't let me be a priest...because i'm female...i was 17...i'm so glad for that...because it opened my eyes to the world of judgment, unfairness, limits, enslavement, control, abuse..and here we all are. The meek will inherit the earth....let the light in....meditation freed me...and no one can take mt spirituality away from me. My soul longs for compassion...so i get it out freely to all of those who feel alone...you are not alone...angels are everywhere....Peace is on it's way.

@Mooshkie50able

4 жыл бұрын

@Bobby Brady Thank you. You hit the nail on the head. Yes My great grandmother and grandmother told me of when they were young late 1800s an up until the 50s, neighbors would help neighbors, they would take care of each others kids without charge and barter for things they were out of "some flour for a little sugar" Even through the depression there were many good people that would get extra bread in the food lines and share with neighbors that had more kids. My grandmother was always giving away fresh eggs from her chicken coops to neighbors in need and other neighbors would bake apple pies and drop them at her door. " I heard many stories of my family going back to fighting in the revolutionary war on horseback and how hard it was for the women, when the husbands were gone "sometimes they were gone a few years at a time' but out of all the stories I heard and right up until I was a kid in the 60s I remember neighbors always helped neighbors without question, through any kind of struggle or illness. We didn't have much but my mom was always giving a free room to someone in need and cared for them. I taught my two boys to do the same for people and they are wonderful young men today for it. But there is a hole generation of people today that just don't seem to care or know how to follow rules and instead of helping someone laying on the ground? They rob them instead! It's a very sad world we live in today. I do think this country "the US" will end up in a total lock down because of the selfish people out there that refuse to wear a mask and that just don't care about saving someone else's life. They rather believe this pandemic is a Gov. Hoax and the death toll is on the rise horridly.

Not “when you fail”. The life path you are on will always be a win. Even if you change directions the inner strength you have deepened will be with you. You are an inspiration to us, your admiring viewers. Thank you!

Freedom from continuous debt is good for your mental health also, and from there all things look possible - priorities, choices and decisions are made with new eyes and new hope. Everything you said made complete sense and I wish you prosperity in all your undertakings, and good health and a hopeful outlook to all.

Being able to adapt and plan ahead is so important. I'm already planning on feeding others when my veggies come in. Planting extra this year knowing that even if there aren't food shortages I will have enough to share so that family and friends won't need to spend money on fresh vegetables. Thanks for the video! Stay safe and healthy!

Thank you so much, 13 minutes and 5 seconds of serenity in this craziness

You're a good guy Shawn. I really appreciate your advice and expertise in these difficult times that we are living in. It's great that you have several things going on at the same time. There's times when you have to drop something and move onto another job that has a higher priority. Can't wait to see what pops up out of the ground from your garden in the next week or so. Take care and stay healthy folks. Vaughn

I am definitely looking at my life in different ways in these last months and trying to learn some new skills. I do enjoy these videos Shawn since I am around your age born in 1971. You give me hope that you still change things in later in life. I hope you our family are safe and healthy.

Thanks for taking the time away from all that you have going on, it's much appreciated. Your thoughts, as they come to mind, are ever more appreciated, as well. Please tend to your needs... your extraordinary efforts are well worth our patience. 😷👍

Being flexible, adaptable and having a positive attitude all seem to be good ingredients for success moving towards self reliance. Thanks again for all these extra videos during these crazy times.

I’ve adapted successfully to so many new situations in my life. This, however, is getting to me now. The last few weeks I’ve taken in stride, focused on some house projects, but this week has been hard. Not knowing what’s going to happen, when it’s going to end, when I can get working again, or even socializing again... it’s getting me down. The most ridiculous part of this is not being able to go camping, hiking or even go up to my friends trailer. Yet daily, people in cities are allowed to be packed into line-ups and grocery stores? Really ridiculous rules imo. Thankful for your videos, a little window into a world I miss so much!

@lynnreed7342

4 жыл бұрын

where are you that you can't go hiking etc? We can here....walk around town, at a park...I'm in southwest Penna.

James you have inspired me so much. It is a long way to be self-reliant. I am doing it all on my own. I worked in UK for ten years as Health Care Assistant when Brexit happened I decided to buy a small house on a mountain in Bulgaria. 3 years on I am growing my own, I have almost finished renovating my house. I work 2-3 months to support my family and then I am back to the place I love and I feel I belong to. Every video you post is an inspiration and thank you so much for sharing. There are many like-minded people like yourself who strive to become completely independent of the system and political situation.

You are so right about that demon, debt! The world changes are sobering, indeed! Stay strong and free! Thank you for everything! 😉💜🇨🇦

I had to laugh when Shawn be nimble, Shawn be quick, Shawn jumped over to the next frame quick. Very wise educational video as always. I can't wait to see the cute log chicken coop. I love Doug Linkers. Super cute!!

Yes you said it exactly. Don't just sit at home and do nothing. ALWAYS be working to make your situation better. You are the one who aimed your life in the direction you are headed. There is no reason to feel sorry for others who haven't, and they shouldn't be jealous of those who have. Everyone has control of their own lives.

You're a wise man. I remember 40 years on the family farm my dad and I did this kind of work. I treasure those times with my dad. 1980 my dad passed and still miss him. Continue your great video.

Nice. All of this just brings home how dependent on the systems and technologies of modern society most of us have become. It has all been about money, the economy, growth and getting as much of everything as we can, a lot of the time on credit. The times we are going through now may have exposed how fragile the system really is, how much bs the Govt. and big business have been feeding us and how important it really is to take some responsibility for your own wellbeing. Great video mate, thank you very much and it is somehow very relaxing watching you.

The sign of the times. I've always thought things were going to change and with it, we need to adapt. Chickens have been amazing girls through this leaving us at least 15 eggs a day. I've given many families eggs through this. We got 8 in of snow a few days ago, that's put a damper on the garden work. Thank you for always being caring, not only for your family, but us. As you learn, we learn, but, I got to be honest, I was pretty lost on your other video, trying to figure out what you were doing. I get the raised bed, but wondered about some of it. I know you have a plan, in the end, it'll come together for us. :)

Being debt-free is the best gift I have ever given myself. I have a lot of friends scrambling right now because of debt. I feel lucky that I can stay home right now and not have to worry about how my bills will get paid. I think if more people gave being debt-free a try they would see how valuable their time and life really is. Thanks, Shawn, great video.

Thank you for your thoughts they always reconfirm my choice in life ❤️🐾

This pandemic has really shown how vulnerable we all are. Not only physically from viruses but as a society. It has been so quiet down here in the city since the lock down and for me that has been amazing. Our world needed this pause, and it is showing us that we don't truly need all the "stuff" that we have been lead to believe was necessary to be successful. (what ever that actually is) I've been wanting to go off-grid and live a more self reliant life for a while now and this whole situation has really brought it to the top of the priority list.

No debt that is why you can relax the mind.

@susanpremo8068

4 жыл бұрын

Us too! Feels great!

@chrisis9030

4 жыл бұрын

@@susanpremo8068 Same here. And then I got Corona.

@susanpremo8068

4 жыл бұрын

@@chrisis9030 really?? I'm so sorry. I worry every day, my son is living at home with us, 35 years old, and he works at an assisted living facility, I'm 62 husband's 66, scary, I clean everything with alcohol, hope it works. I feel like I wake up with this shit every morning, I do yoga and deep breathing exercises, and just hope I can stay healthy, my husband has had 2 kinds of cancer, and that's why I need him to stay healthy, I dont need to go grocery shopping too often, had a stock, just because I have always bought in bulk. Not a hoarder.😁 best wishes to you and yours. Take care, get well.

@chrisis9030

4 жыл бұрын

@@susanpremo8068 Really. And thank you. Do keep your husband safe, Covid can get extremely painful to the lungs and the belly, not to mention the fierce headaches. It's an exhausting thing to have, at least to me, and I'm not even obese. Stay safe!

@susanpremo8068

4 жыл бұрын

@@chrisis9030 thank you! Glad you're well. Hopefully, your immune from getting it again.

Glad all is well with you! My wife and I have been talking about raising chickens for years and years and we finally bought six hens! Just waiting for the snow to melt so I can build a coop. We've raised rabbits for many years and regretfully stopped about 3 years ago... luckily we found someone selling a few does and a buck today so we're really happy to be getting back into that! I'm really anxious to see your chicken coop! I'm sure it will be outstanding! ✌️

Exactly ... and if nothing else while your stuck, do some of those little maintenance things that always seems hard to find the time for. I'm working on garden prep right now, and just started my seeds a week or two ago, so I am at a standstill watching for the seedlings to pop up. I'm trying to use that dead period to get on some other small projects ... very minor stuff, but it all needs to get done. Hope we can all get back to "normal" soon. I'm lucky in that I only have to take care of myself, so I'm really not missing a beat in my situation. The only thing I find stressful is having to negotiate the crowds at the stores. I'm one of those people with a list, that knows what they want ... where it is in the store ... get what I need and get out as soon as possible ... I'm not a "shopper" in any sense of the word. Take care everyone ... stay safe.

Words to live by... Fact of the matter is most people don't have the self drive to be reliant on themselves. And when you look at it why would they society has made it easy. Life should be hard to force people to be greatful for the simpler things. I know personally that when I take the time to do a job with hand tools for example it takes longer but I always enjoy it more.... I get where your coming from. Thanks for posting.

This season is probably the most exciting as we start to get outdoors and see our gardens, trees and everything start to come alive. It's hard to concentrate on one thing alone but it makes it fun!!

Every life is important. What we now find ourselves in is the demand to be able to swiftly reinvent one self over and over. Society and industries are rapidly changing. Self reliance is the better avenue to travel. Off-grid demands much and the rewards are high. Thank you for sharing your expertise.

Uplifting to hear from you every time.

The birds are back... I had a couple of blue jays yacking so loudly I told them to SHADDAP right in the middle of my video. They didn't.

@maryblaylock6545

4 жыл бұрын

Well...that's Blue Jays for ya. Think of a mixed up woodpecker attacking a metal newspaper holder on a tree at dawn. Now there is a racket!

Thank you Shawn for taking the time to share ! I have started watching your building the cabin videos since 2017; so much beauty, peace and joy it feels like a virtuous mantra. I really look forward to your videos every week.

@PanchoGHT

4 жыл бұрын

Forgot to mention I started to watch your videos ..again !

The jobs you had layed the foundation of bigger things to happen in your life. Your planning to live a self reliant life was a smart wise move. Many of us wait in our homes for someone to direct our next next move. Your videos are awesome and inspiring especially during these difficult times. Keep up the good teachings. Blessings.

Its always great to see you doing well and hear your musings and it is a timely warning in todays environment to be aware of ones contribution to society and family.

We’re all are having to jump from project to protect or at least you and I are because we’re preparing for what’s to come. I love your channel and think it’s awesome to do what your doing and I enjoy every minute of your videos! Let’s keep our heads up and do whatever we can to plant because I as well believe we will need everything we can harvest. Stay say everyone!

Hello Shawn James, hope you and family are doing great, I am well and bless, I just came In the house, i have been in my garden all morning, planting peas, greens, tomatoes and banana peppers ,and I am not through yet, I planted 4 rows of peas and still got more to plant, I will have plenty food to put up, like you said we need to have a garden, bless you and family.

I bet your wife and daughters are very grateful to have you and your abilities to call on. For you to have a safe and warm place to come and live. Purse and shoe shopping isn't important. This has an ability to make marriage great again.

Being blessed with good health is a fundamental requisite to self-reliance. We tend to take our health for granted, but even as a fit, healthy-living person we can face unexpected and sudden health challenges that suddenly take away our independence. It is a tough and humbling thing to deal with, especially when one is accustomed to being “self-reliant”. Anyway - it’s a struggle I am dealing with to some extent, and has made me hyper-aware of the privilege and blessing of good health. Thanks for the fantastic videos, Shawn...and...Good Health!! 😊

Great to see you and another video especially now. Glad you can provide for your family. At 70 years old don't know what I could do now living in an apartment. I can stock up but only to a point. Guess we all can do what we can and leave the whole thing in the Lords hands. Thanks Shawn Take Care.

Sean you are a true inspiration...do not doubt yourself one bit you are giving us all a different aspect of what life can be when you are not a debt slave....much appreciated.

I've never heard the word "nimble" used in that way, but it does make sense in describing your character.

Thank you Shawn, just seeing one of your videos helps us all cope now. My daily life hasn't really changed either. I planted two more apple trees today and spent the rest of the day watering, weeding, trimming bushes, just general outdoor chores. I too think about chickens but Im not sure what my barn cats would do... Thanks for sharing your philosophy, as always, I think you are spot on.

Thanks Shawn. You’re a shot in the arm today, and I agree: we have to learn from this and not allow ourselves to go back to unsustainable ways. Great to see you. My love and gratitude to you and yours.

I so love your show. I live in San Diego and though I don’t have the beautiful space for a homestead, I am planting my own vegetable garden, growing my own fruit trees, and collecting rain water. I am so inspired by your story and admire you and your wife for taking that leap. Thank you for sharing your journey and the lessons you are learning along the way. Abundant blessings! I’m excited to learn more from you all. Cheers! Debora. P.s. You are also an amazing cook to boot! Lucky wife!

Shawn, Here is a quote from Thomas Jefferson I like: " In matters of style, go with the flow. As a matter of principle, stand like a rock". In these times I always prep for the worst and hope for the best. And you are right... it will happen again. I think there is an awakening happening on what is taken for granted and how vulnerable a lot of people are. Great video! Hello from the Arrowhead.

@maryblaylock6545

4 жыл бұрын

Hello Arrowhead from Saint Paul! Hope you're healthy! 🕊🙏🖖

@donnabaardsen5372

4 жыл бұрын

Lindsey, Ben Franklin also said "Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety." I agree, and that is what should scare every citizen of the world about the draconian measures for what is, according to the WHO, statistically actually less of a threat than annual world wide flu's/viruses. I did the homework rather than allowing government and media to spoon feed me. Scared of any flu? Absolutely not. The bowing down of the entire world in total compliance without question, being spoon fed government and media soundbites? Disturbing on every level. Minnesota US senator/Dr. Jensen recently warned about Corona, paraphrased "If you scare people enough, they will cease to think for themselves, and you can then control them." And look how easily and quickly it was done. Ominous indeed. The calm, common sense person is prepared at all times for the worst, while hoping for the best. Unwarranted panic and draconian take over are none of those things.

@donnabaardsen5372

4 жыл бұрын

@Bobby Brady Thank goodness, Bobby. A cool, common sense thinker! As well they SHOULD protest. I'm with them 💯 percent in spirit, and agree 💯 percent with you. I'm so high risk, if anyone should be afraid, it's me. I'm not, even slightly. Regarding the take overs, something crucial you and others need to know: the senator mentioned shared something else chilling: that he received documents from the Government/US Department of Health telling him when his patients died of pneumonia, he was to write "Corona" on their Death Certificate regardless. He has refused. He backed up what you and I have said. Inflating numbers. Why? To keep the public scared into continual control, my educated guess. He was interviewed by Fox, Google or You Tube for entire interview.

Wonderful hearing how you've been able to set your life up that you can be nimble. Gives me something to aspire to and work towards. ❤

I always love to listen to your perspective Shawn. You talk real absolutely make sense. Thanks for the update and keep doing projects which you like the most doing it.👍

I am so very glad to have discovered your show, I have been learning so much and have always dreamed of being self reliant. Been researching many things for over a year now and love learning more from your show. Thank you to you and your family. Stay safe!

Bening nimble and debt free really helps in business. Especially these days. While others are in trouble you can use reserves to keep things running and wait for opportunities.

Shawn, I can't express adequate thanks for you and your values & videos. This one reminded me yet again how much so many of us love you like a heart-close brother. I'd better hush before I get too maudlin but THANKS FAR MORE THAN I CAN EXPRESS. God's best to you and those you love.

Sound advice Shawn. Learn this lesson about pandemics. " Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.". Hope you get those laying hens cooped up soon. Cant wait to see you find refuge also in a well deserved workshop of your own. Best wishes for the health and welfare of your family. Keep up the good work!

Shawn, many people have a mind set of "bad things just can't happen to me, don't give me any stuff about bad times happening". Then when it does they panic, due to their STINKING THINKING. Some folks learn and do what you did. Others make some preparation and hope for the best, like me. As always, this to shall pass. What happens in the mean time, to each of us, depends almost solely upon not having STINKING THINKING. Thanks for being a rock for the rest of us to cling to, so to speak, during this storm ;-)

Some things we have noticed, is that people are beginning to develop different priorities in their lives. Some of the things that have happened in our suburban neighborhood have been nice things. The pace of life has slowed down. People I have never seen before take walks with their dogs and children. When we go outside we don't hear traffic from the highway up on the hill. We hear our neighbors doing projects out in their yards and children playing. My asthma has never been better. At night I have been able to see the stars and it is completely silent. We are lucky too. We have a big yard with lots of trees; douglas firs, hemlock, pine and cedar, lots of ferns and Oregon grape. We are new owners of a bee hive which is doing well in the back yard and today we are creating a raised garden in an unused sunny portion of our driveway. I think there are lessons to be learned about how to live ones life. My grown children are able to do their jobs from home. Bluetooth, and AMazon office jobs and they and their coworkers are discovering they can do just as good a job, if not better, from home. Maybe, along with all the sorrow and horror of this virus, there will be some good lessons learned about how our civilizations works and we priortize our own lives.

Shawn i think you really are able to articulate the way people need to be flexible and nimble mentally and hopefully physically in your life to deal with all the challenges throw at us.

I am even more thankful now for your weekly videos Shawn. Thank you and stay well.

Shawn I've been here from the beginning and have to thank you once again for sharing your intelligence on so many areas of importance. You are a real gem. Take care! Until next time. ❤🐾🐾❤🙋‍♀️👍

You are in a very good place in your life and learned a lot of skills that is helping you in your life, I belief you have best intention for everyone during this time, I think self reliance is great way to live, living out in nature with you family that's wonderful.

Hi again SHAWN Always great suggestions and wisdoms for those that need a hand finding a way their way. Must say those chickens will have a beautifully coup waiting. Those lucky critters! It will be a good rest of the year as you bring your dreams alive once again. Happy your wife and girls will be around to see all what you do. Looking forward to what you share here also. Stay heathy and safe...

Would still like to see your add on room you built for the cabin.

@TheBelrick

4 жыл бұрын

If governments have the power to stop people supporting their existence to fight a chinese bioweapon then governments have the power to stop people breathing to fight climate change and over population and white oppression etc etc

Another great video! Unprecedented times, and I’m glad you’re doing well. As are we!

We try to dictate how our life will go but we forget we are not the only ones with a plan and sometimes your plans just can’t happen, so you have backup plans. I have found it’s easier for me to have multiple projects going so I don’t get bored and if what I need isn’t yet available, I have flexibility to work on something else. These times are scary. I don’t have faith in our government. That’s a sad statement. Keep up the great work!

Your wisdom is inspiring and I wish I could live this way of life as it is my dream. I'm no longer able to do all the physical stuff required of this kind of life and unfortunately no one to share it with. I'm living vicariously thru you Shawn James! Keep up the good work and keep inspiring us to dream.

Thanks for the note.. You have given the select few of us ideas on how to cope Shawn.. Best to you and your family

Hi Shawn , it is so nice and relaxing listening to you ,telling so honestly about your ups and downs in your life , I am sure ,you are supporting and giving a lot of people a meaningful life ,including me! This very strange pandemic is destroying the human being in the same way all over the whole planet , and wherever you live ,there will be now and in the future a hug amount of problems to solve, and you are constructing your life with your family in the exact perfect way, I wish you all 4 health and courage!

Shawn I do have a lot of respect for those that came before us. I've had to do without through out my life time and I don't have much but what I do have it's paid for. Not to say there were no bumps in the road along the way. That's when the fear of survival set in. You have a lot of sense in what you said.

We are healthy and safe~working on our garden. We are a work in progress. Shawn we have learned a lot from this.

It's amazing when you realize that God is smiling at you. :) Every one else is looking at you with envy, thinking, I wish that I had that... I think that it makes YOU realize the VALUE in what you are doing. Crushing!!! Just remember Shawn, this was your dream before the madness. God's got you. What a wonderful feeling... God has blessed you, and yours. Amen. I'm happy for you, I'm also grateful for you sharing your KNOWLEDGE, and B-e-a-u-tiful family. God has blessed you for it. I Thank You, for it. May you reap many REWARDS!!! You deserve it. Amen

Shawn, I never honestly knew what I wanted to be when I grew up; and as a result, had multiple jobs and a few longer term "careers". I took a lot of university training and at one point, realized that everything I had done and learned was what I call "cross-training for the rest of my life." Nothing learned ever goes to waste, and as I work on my own little homestead now, I find I call on skills and knowledge I gained through all those twists and turns on the way to being effective. Survival of the fittest truly does mean, more often than not, being able to t hink fast on your feet and "improvise, adapt. overcome."

Thanks Shawn, ive spent the last year on my kootney property...on grid...trying to apply many of your principles. I wear a blue mack jacket tho. Been foraging my 5 acres. Never realized how much I have on this small acreage. I have an off grid, on grid paradise. thanks for giving me a perspective on what i have. I started at 45, now 46, by 47 I will be self reliant

I love your channel and really respect the things you have achieved. You say your daughters are with you

Yes Shawn, it's impossible for anyone or any singular thing to be independent, however we can be dependent on different things. You, for example, are more dependent on a natural environment, whereas I'm less so, my dependency is more industrialized. However, in my industrialized environment I can be more self-reliant, and better prepared. It's an interesting discussion ...

Shawn you have influenced me to take action for some self reliance even here in NJ. I am grown Ngp my own vegetables, harvesting timber from nearby vacant lots for firewood( we are natural gas for heat but not counting on that being a reliable source of energy. Have 3 sources of cooking, electric, natural gas b

The last thing that I would ever consider doing is living in a cabin in the woods, but I sure do like watching you hammer and saw and hack out your dreams. God bless you Sir.

Thanks for the update shawn as always very interesting to hear what you think. Stay safe be well buddy. Cheers mate from Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺

Diversification is the key. Better to be a jack of all trades, than a master of one. I jumped around when I was younger too, but I feel blessed to have picked up many different skills. That is the reason I like your Vlogs Sean. Diversification.

Thank you for another serene video. Here in the UK we have had our quarantine extended for 3 weeks and I wouldnt be surprised if it went on for longer. I try and be productive and I am doing outside jobs as is my 81 year old mother on her third of an acre. We aim to be self sufficient where veg are concerned. On wet days, I work in the house. I catch up with work colleagues on Zoom for virtual pub quizzes, its a way to have fun and helps with the isolation.

Thank you Shawn for sharing your wisdom. Thank you for sharing EVERYTHING! Kathy Washington State

Shawn I look forward to see your videos every week so keep keeping on do your thing bro👍🏽

It’s good to see that you are making it through this pandemic. Take care and God Speed.

Thanks for the kind words. Pray for all essential workers everywhere and those out of work. We will make it.

Thank you, never mind the ones who criticize your action, i will take your advice over their's, Kudos to you for doing your own thing. Adaption to events/circumstances is key, Keep Calm=Carry on.

..use said it, man! It is always a path.. Thinking about the early settlers hardship is relatable.. let alone the indigenous people even before the "Old World folks" ways.. Thanks, Shawn, for the necessities reminder 'Pep Talk'.. being able to adapt, be open to creative ideas, way out of the 'box'.. Keep Safe, be well and keep these videos coming!

Its been quite the week. Tornados sunday an my brother in laws house just burned down today. Atleast i got my tractor running an another video right here to watch.

@maryblaylock6545

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I hope you and your family and friends stay healthy and that life improves for you all. 🕊🙏🖖

@bobbynash282

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@@maryblaylock6545 thank you very much.

Can't wait to see your garden and coop :)

@ShawnJames1

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lilly. I'm way behind watching friends videos. How is your garden doing?

@SurvivalLilly

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@@ShawnJames1 My garden is thriving, tomatoes are 10cm high already :) here in the lowlands of Austria it is much warmer than in the mountains. Looking forward to your Hügelbeet!

I'm interested to hear more on the gardening and raising chickens, less on the financial crisis and corona situation, I hear that everywhere else. Thanks, keep it up!

Just keep it coming love listening to all of it

Being nimble to be able reprioritize goals is great advance Shawn.Thank you!!

I have a series of history books covering parts of Pennsylvania that have been put out over the last two decades. One book covering the valley I live in tells about the author asking one of the old locals how they got by during the Great Depression of the 1930s. He replied, "What depression? We didn't know there was one, we just kept doing what we always did, living off the land, planting and harvesting our crops, raising our animals." "We had a black smith, butchers, candle makers, school, churches, everything we needed." Anybody that thought history doesn't repeat just got a little bit of an awakening with the current health scare. I started accumulating things I thought I ought to have a long time ago. So my green house is 10 years old, I have a roto tiller, china saws, a 900 square foot work shop, hunting and fishing equipment and most of all a Kubota B2601 diesel tractor with 4WD, back hoe, (with thumb), front end loader with a tooth bar and fork attachments. Shawn really needs one of these! It would make your life a lot easier and you could accomplish a lot more work and faster. It is sized right for working in the woods but big enough for some real work. The longer you have one, the more things you think of it can do.

Yes you, along with the rest of us, can always go to the store when we really need something. That is the main difference!!! But keep on keeping on brother. Love your channel.

Thank you, continue to keep safe & well!!!