My name is Rahel and I live a secluded life in the Azores trying to capture island moods, quiet moments and tiny magic...
In my videos I share my adventures in nature and my perception of life.
I hope you feel a sense of calm and peacefulness while watching. Welcome to my little corner of the world!
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Living in the Açores can be a blessing and a curse at the same time. Although you are surrounded by nature's beauty unspoiled, you also are very limited to modern day conveniences many people take for granted. It's all about perspective and desires I suppose. While some may envy you others could not see themselves living a mostly isolated life. ✌🏻🇵🇹🇨🇦
In the city there was no fresh air. Smog and other contaminates were everywhere. I knew we had to leave that place for fresh air and peace of mind. When I got away from that place I felt renewed! Life was a lot better. Now the air is fresh with a nice mountain breeze. I feel a lot better being here. My daughter loves it too. I set up my easel and I paint whatever comes to mind. On a sad note Helga has been diagnosed with Hip dysplasia. Rottweilers and German Shepherds tend to be prone to it. Nancy was pretty upset. It can lead to her being put to sleep. I feel hopeful. There is a surgery that can help matters. I remain hopeful. The dolphins add a lot to your video! Life holds blessings if you wait patiently.
ok great ive been to portugal 2 times but not the islands
PS I just read through some of the comments here. You have seemed to have drawn toward you quite an intuitive group of people. I am so glad.
Hello Rahel: I am sorry that you have had these uncomfortable and overwhelming experiences. I hope that by now, they have been resolved. I always found that when the world seems out of control, nature grounds me. There is quiet strength in nature …… just being …… no matter what. I used to love climbing rocks. Always up high. I too look at life and try to translate it into life lessons, to read what the messages are. However, I find it hard to surrender. I always feel like I have a choice. So, instead of accepting what is, I fight it and try to change it. I am not good at feeling pain and suffering. I always seem to fight against the current of life. I guess that’s the lesson I still need to learn. I absolutely love that smile you had at the end. There is so much innocence and trust in it. May it always be there.
Hello Rahel, Listening to you, in another video talk about trees and now, about the islands, it makes me wonder. I don’t know if you believe in reincarnation, although having lived in Tibet and Nepal, I am sure that you were exposed to it. (FYI: I have come across a video where an American professor was tracking down the information given by persons and checking on it and, hence, proving scientifically that reincarnation is real). Maybe in your previous lifetime, you were a tree, resting, resting, maybe on an island. I understand that when person wants to rest before returning to physical life again, sometimes he/she becomes a tree for a century or so. This may be the reason why solitude is so important to you. Why you need it. Just an idea. Nothing else implied. For example, I believe that one of my irrational fears is directly tied to something very scary and traumatic that happened in another lifetime. It doesn’t solve anything, except to help me accept it. It’s interesting to learn that you have a partner. All of this time, I thought that you lived alone plus a cat. Good for you.
Hello Eve, I absolutely love the idea that I could have been a tree in my past lifetime. I might need another century of being a tree after this lifetime though 😊I hope I will be lucky enough to become one again. As you have guessed I have been exposed to the concept of reincarnation a lot while living in Nepal and I am definitely fascinated by it. Thank you for sharing your wisdom 🙏
@@RahelStadler From what I understand, what you will do after this life is up to you. It is always up to you. Glad that you are open minded about reincarnation. Yay!
Hello Rahel, thank you for sharing all the nature of the island. I hope that the would be retirees will become aware of these conditions before choosing to retire here. (I just watched that other channel which is promoting the island for retiring). I could tell that it was windy because the only way that grapes can grow there is among rocky labyrinth walls. Never saw anything like that in my entire life.... now, that's windy. A separate question. Normally, you walk barefoot, which amazes me. I tried that once. As a kid, I tried walking barefoot to the beach and quickly learned not to do this again because my feet hurt. Don't you get cuts on your feet when you climb all those rocks barefoot? Also, are there snakes on the island? If there are, please do not film them. But, I am just curious how you deal with them when you walk through the wilderness, undergrowth beyond your house's back wall, etc. Thank you.
Hello Eve, It was my hope to shed some light on the very harsh weather conditions we are dealing with here on a regular basis but especially during wintertime because it clearly isn't everyone's cup of tea. I have always walked barefoot even when I was a kid. The sensation of wearing shoes always has been very uncomfortable to me and I actually feel more safe when I walk barefoot because I have a better grip and capability to react because I feel more. You need thick skin on your feet though and you only grow thick skin if you keep practicing walking barefoot, so it is normal that it is a bit painful in the beginning because your feet aren't used to it but the more you try the better it feels. Try on soft grounds first. I hardly ever hurt myself while barefoot. There are no snakes or any other potentially dangerous animals on land here in the Azores, so I don't need to ever worry about what could be hidden in the undergrowth. In the ocean it is different though, we have the pretty dangerous Portuguese man-of-wars here.
@@RahelStadler Hi Rahel, Thank you for your answers. I really applaud you walking barefoot. Wow!
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Big thumbs up !
Thank you, Michael 😊
hope your well what island are you on i know theres a few ?
I'm well thank you. I hope you are well too. I'm on Pico Island.
what an amazing, beautiful morning. i felt like i was there, enjoying it. i love exploring in the quietness and coolness of the morning before the heat and noises.
I'm glad you felt like you were there 💛
So calming ..
I'm glad you enjoyed. Thank you for watching 😊
P.S. Thank you for sharing your observations of how it was to return back to Germany. I don’t know how often you travel to Germany, but these particular observations are unusual. Not having been in Europe in decades, I don’t know what it is like. However, I recently watched a video of life in Poland and the man said that in the wintertime, the quality of air in Poland is not good because of the many factories. He said that during other times, because of the lushness of the plants, the quality of air becomes much better. Very interesting about you feeling uncomfortable with that much sitting. It reminds me of when I was a child and in constant motion. According to a chiropractor I know, being in constant motion and not sitting for long periods of time is actually very healthy for the spine.
I usually return back to Germany once per year. It doesn't feel like the quality of air is particularly bad there, it is more so that I'm just not used to enclosed spaces and heated air.
@@RahelStadler Wow, that's wonderful that you get to see your family so frequently and get a different perspective. I hear you about enclosed spaces and heating. Here, in Miami, we don't use heat really, but we love our air conditioning because it is so hot and humid 24/7 for at least 6 months out of the year.
Hello Rahel, This was a wonderful video. Wow, I never knew that Spring would be colder than winter. Quite interesting. Thank you for sharing glimpses of your holiday in Germany. You looked very happy there. Glad that you were refreshed with this trip back home. So wonderful that you have a great relationship both with your mom and with your dad. The only change I would have made here would be in the title because the video is mostly your “post cards” from Germany. Ha, ha. Germany is beautiful. If I may ask, what part of the Germany were you in when you took that hike in the mountains? Lastly, it is wonderful to see your face and have you talk to us.
Hello Eve. Thank you for your feedback. I made some adjustments to the title and hope it is more fitting now. The hike I went on was in the region of Mittenwald, a town amid the Alpine peaks of Bavaria. Best wishes to you!
@@RahelStadler Hi Rahel. Oh, wow. Great. Thank you for telling me of the place. I heard of Bavaria being beautiful. I will check it out, virtually. Ha, ha.
Perfect !....the land looks very fertile
I want to live here. I will live here
Hello Rahel, Thank you for this video. This is another video with a content worth of putting into the book. Your words in the first couple of minutes are exactly what goes through my mind on my totally “free” days and vacation times. Also, in the second part of the video, when my mind starts to wonder to the future and fears start to come in, I remind myself that right now, in this moment, I have enough and I am ok and therefore, everything will be alright. To me this reminder is very powerful. By taking the time to think about the now and by realizing that I have enough right now, I am creating the next moment like it, and the next and the next. I also review the past, briefly and I see how I have always been alright. Thank you.
Hello Eve, You are most welcome. Thank you for sharing what comes to your mind while you watched this video. I'm so glad so much of it resonated with you and that you are so appreciative of my little reminder. I'm sending you lots of love!
@@RahelStadler Thank you. Sending love back to you.
Maybe if you worked for a living maybe you’d function better in the mornings 😅
We both clearly have very different ways of approaching life. How about you keep doing what's right for you while I keep enjoying not functioning in the mornings and working according to my schedule. Best wishes to you!
I am not a social media expert, but on my opinion, when you show your home on video and what you do daily is kinda interesting... Because, a simple house, simple daily tasks its kinda private and attracts ppl. Maybe some bad and envious people will try to track your location for some reason, but subscribers like me will only watch your videos with interest. And I hope you will receive even more subscribers.
Hello Viktor. I appreciate you caring about my safety. I am aware of the risks that is why I neither show the front facade of my house nor the directly neighboring houses/streets. I'm glad you are here and are genuinely interested in what I have to share. Best wishes to you!
I had a friend who was born and raised on Sao Jorge. He passed away some twenty years ago now but I still think of him from time to time. The folks on Sao Jorge actually looked down on those from Pico on account of they were of Flemish ancestry, not Portuguese. Maybe that's why the people on Pico are so insular. They got attitude from neighboring islanders.
That could be. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, I appreciate it.
Lucky you, gorgeous place ❤❤❤❤
Thank you, Sharon. Sending my warmest wishes from Pico to you!💛
Interesting to get a glimpse of life in Pico. My family is from Sao Miguel Açores so I could relate to the beautiful island scenery. Your English is very good too I might add. Well done. ✌🏻🇵🇹
Thank you very much! I'm glad you can relate to the island scenery, how wonderful that you have roots in São Miguel 😊 Best wishes to you!
Hello Rahen, I could totally relate to this video. When I was younger, I would wake up early on Saturday mornings before sunrise and drive for 30-40 minutes to the water (Miami Beach) to watch the sunrise. Sometimes, it was disappointing as far as the light show was concerned, but it was always awesome to be on the beach that early in the morning. Sometimes I watched spectacular sunrises from the highway as I drove to work. Recently, I started vacationing on an island on the west coast of Florida. I would wake up early in the mornings and walk around the bend of the island until I reached the east side and watch the sunrise there. Sunsets were much easier, just across the street from my rented apartment. All in all, I find sunsets much more spectacular and more frequently spectacular in their color display than sunrises. I don’t know why, but that’s been my experience of watching both whilst living in Florida. Many times, in the night I have my cat in my arms. I can watch different videos but I am not able to comment on them. It was lovely seeing you facing the camera. You have such an amazing face. Depending on the angle of the camera and your hairdo/hat your face looks somewhat different, always changing, always surprising.
Hello Eve, I greatly admire your consistency in making the time throughout your life to witness sunrises or sunsets. I'm sure it had and still has a beautiful impact on how you go about your day or wind down for your night afterwards. And what a lovely ritual on your holidays🤗 Thank you for appreciating me facing the camera. I needed quite a bit of courage for that but I really, really enjoyed it, surprisingly😊
@@RahelStadler Thank you, Rahel. Actually, now that I am older, I don't drive that far just for a sunrise. But, when I go to my vacation island, I still try to go for my "sunrise walks" along the beach. Good for the body and good for the soul. You are doing great. I see you are becoming less and less camera shy. Hooray!
By the way, the opening images are simply spectacular. What breathtaking colors. I see these sometimes in my life, but can never capture them properly on my camera/phone. What camera/phone do you use?
Hey Eve. Back then I filmed this video on an Iphone 11, since the beginning of 2024 I have filmed all my videos with an Iphone 14. I agree it is very difficult to capture the real colors of a sunset/sunrise while filming, so normally I edit the colors afterwards by adjusting the exposure and contrast.
@@RahelStadler Thank you for your answer. I actually found a video, after the fact, where you talked about how you make your videos. I have heard and experienced iphones and their camera abilities are amazing. I don't own one myself, but if I were to film, that would be a good way to start. Thank you for your honest reply.
Hello Rahel, I love this quote, "Life is not meant to be a chore. so, there is no point in trying to be done anytime soon." What an amazing perspective. Wow! You are absolutely right. Every moment we do have a choice! And, this choice is power. Most people don't think of it this way, but you are absolutely right. This videos narrative is another good one for the book, if you choose to do it. They probably all could go into the book. I just mention the ones that capture my interests and needs. Thank you.
I just watched this one back as well and I remembered how uninspired I felt to film it, I was hesitant to upload it, but reading your comment makes me feel grateful that I did share what I was thinking about in that time. Thank you for pointing out what resonated with you and why, it is such a beautiful full circle moment 💛🙏
@@RahelStadler You are welcome and thank you for making this video.
So beautiful area and great nature footages! I want to be there one day. ♥
Thank you 😊 These islands are definitely worth a visit.
thank you for such a beautiful video...warm hugs from India 🥰🙏
You are most welcome. It makes me so happy that you liked this one. Sending my warmest wishes from the Azores to India 💛🙏
Very nice R. looks so beautifull an so peaceful there , one day ill be going back to moms house.. an go fishing .
Thank you. I'm glad you could sense the peacefulness through the screen.
Nice video, hugs from Serbian fan, and yes i subscribe.
Thank you for watching and for being here. I appreciate it.
KZread recommendations bought me here 😊 I know nothing about the Azores, but it looks beautiful.
I'm so happy you are here 😊
Rachel, this is a most beautiful video.
That's very sweet! Thank you 🙏
That was really lovely, thank you for sharing these moments from your little corner of the world.😊
Thank you for watching. It makes me very happy that you enjoyed it. Sending my warmest wishes to you 😊
Hello Rahel, I applaud your courage. Only now I am beginning to have this kind of courage to take my time and do what pleases me, what fulfills my soul. I think that writing letters is a wonderful idea… although nowadays I email most of the time. Ha, ha. The lovely orange cat that was with you on the rocks looks exactly like my Cheerio did. I lost him a year ago. Thank you.
Hello Eve, Writing and receiving a physical handwritten letter is such a joy, you should try it one day 😊 This orange cat was an unexpected special guest. I don't know where he came from or to whom he belonged but he definitely made sure to be part of the video.
@@RahelStadler I used to write letters for decades before email was invented. Nowadays, I have gotten too lazy to write especially since I can type much faster to keep up with my thoughts. However, I still handwrite personal greeting cards and, for me, I find it easier to do my spiritual work via handwriting in my journals. I prefer the spiral ones with hard covers because they can be folded over into small tablets and I can write in them anywhere I am. No desk or table is necessary.. I have a whole bunch of journals all handwritten in. Ha, ha. On a separate note, I hope that you won’t be offended, but what you remind me of Buddha, sitting on a side of the road with his “begging” bowl. This is meant to be a compliment (I hope that you will take it as a compliment) because to me, your channel is a very spiritual one. Your messages are spiritual ones.
Hello Rahel, Thank you for this video. In my case, it took me many, many years of being a “yes” person before I learned to set healthy boundaries. Now, I decide beforehand what I want to happen. I take the time and decide what I really want. Also, nowadays, my idea of fun is to have an open-ended free time with absolutely no obligations, no commitments and no responsibilities. There is total freedom in that. Freedom just to be.
Hello Eve, that is such good way of implementing boundaries to actually pause and decide beforehand what you want to happen. And I absolutely agree on your idea of fun: no obligations and open-ended free time is the best!
@@RahelStadler Thank you.
Hello Rahel, Thank you very much for this video. There is an important message in it. Jung’s quote in your description is also very valid. I have spent over 3 decades of my life (the length of your life so far) in the shadow land. It all started when I came to live in the USA and the many changes that happened as a result. But, over that first year of sadness, this shadowland turned into a regular depression because what we think about, what we dwell on, we create. I struggled with what I call “functional depression” until a few years ago. There was much work that I had done in my spiritual life to get out of my hellish existence, but the crucial turning point happened when I was reading a book with Dali Lama’s words. They were lovely words, but what came to me that weekend, my “eureka” moment, was the importance of gratitude. The importance of taking the time to be thankful for the gazillion things that are part of my life, little things like being able to see, walk, talk, hear, even scratch my back, to having a roof over my head, food, clothes, to the beautiful place I live in. Naming these little things, one by one can take hours. I started listing the things I was grateful for, here, there, everywhere, whilst driving to my job or lying in bed before I fell asleep and again when I woke up in the middle of the night. This gratefulness activity bit by bit started to shift the clouds I lived in for decades. At first, only some clouds lifted but with my perseverance there came a time when I didn’t feel depressed any more, period. Sad, sometimes. Angry, sometimes. Restless, sometimes. But not depressed any more. I do continue to explore life's questions. sometimes I feel pain and sadness, but they no longer overtake my life. My point is that life is a balance. Facing the things that make us sad is important, but if we spend all of our time focusing only or mainly on that, then this will become our world. And, then we will miss out on the many, many, many wonderful things, surroundings, love, joy and peace that we do have. Thank you. Eve
Wow what a powerful story. I applaud you for being able to find a way out of your depression, that is beyond admirable. I have heard a lot about gratitude practices before but I have never heard it the way you described it and reading your words has made me wanna try it one day. Thank you so much for sharing your experience so openly, I'm very happy for you that you no longer feel depressed. What an achievement!
@@RahelStadler Thank you. This is one of the topics that I want to write my short book about, my journey out of functional depression. But, I also see how I got into it. That's why I spoke up here. Pain and sadness and all these feelings are important and need to be felt and validated, but spending prolonged amount of time on these can lead to depression because we are constantly creating our world through our thoughts and beliefs (that's what has come up over and over again from different spiritual writers from different paths of life and times)
@malgozata1875 I think that would make a great book and it would provide so much comfort and support to many I'm sure! I would definitely buy and read it😊
@@RahelStadler Thank you. I have written most of it, but then I stopped to work on a more enticing project. Depression is a bit of a gray area. I think that my experiences have been very mild. I.e., I don’t think that I am an expert on the subject matter, nor do I want to be (no, thank you), but one day, I will finish it and self-publish. Thank you.
Hello Rahel, Thank you for this wonderful video. We get spoiled by being shown all kinds of whales up close and we demand and expect that. But, I really, really love what you said to give them space and to respect them and their space. You are so right. Thank you for taking us on the authentic whale watch in Azores. What an awesome experience. Thank you. I think that when you were a whale guide, you did an amazing job because you respected these animals and honored their right to be here. I am sorry that this beautiful world, the Azores, was once and not that long ago, a place where whales were killed brutally and for what? I cringe thinking about that. And, I am so glad that this is changing here on Azores and also in Africa and other places around the world. This is one thing I am glad about living in the 21st century. We still have a long way to go, but things are changing in how we treat the earth and its native inhabitants, our brothers and sisters, the animals. Hugs, Eve
Thank you for appreciating the authentic and gentle approach of whale watching. Sperm whales were once killed here in the Azores mainly because of the oil which these whales have in their heads. It was used to make oil for lamps and other purposes. It breaks my heart to know that there are still places where they hunt whales to this day. This really needs to stop. Animal cruelty in general.
@@RahelStadler What needless killings!
Rahel, this is another wonderful video full of wisdom, worthy having its content put into the book. What a great way of looking at the so called “weaknesses.” In my spiritual journey, I have found that everything is neutral, not “good” nor “bad”. It is our perspective, our beliefs and thoughts about things that make them into “good” or “bad.” The summer views (I am assuming this was filmed during summer) are simply breathtaking! Really inviting. I don’t know if you have done it already, but if you have not, maybe you can put the clips from different seasons and create a video called, “seasons in Azores” or something like that. And, if you did, I look forward to seeing this video as well. Thank you. Eve
Hello Eve, thank you for your kind words. This video was indeed filmed in August and during the time I was filming this it happened to be probably the hottest days I have ever experienced here in the Azores. It was around 38 degrees celsius with extremly high humidity. The behind the scenes were not that much fun but I love the outcome as well, so it was definitely worth it. I have not made a video about the different seasons in the Azores yet. But thank you for the idea. I'm going to consider making such a video.
@@RahelStadler Wow!!!! Thankfully, we have not hit 38 degrees Celsius in Miami, but it felt like it the past summer. We are used to the heat and everything from the houses to our offices to our cars is air conditioned. I don't know how you manage without it. YIKES! Hopefully, this coming summer will not be so hot/humid. You probably have enough additional footage now to create the video about seasons in Pico... when you are up for it.
@malgozata1875 totally without air conditioning it can be unpleasant in the summer time nowadays thanks to the climate change temperatures are no longer moderate. I do not keep additional footage but it could be a nice little long term project.
@@RahelStadler Yikes! Yikes! How do you cope on those hot summer days? How do you cope on the extra cold days? As for “seasons” video, it’s just an idea for when you can’t think of anything to make and have the time and inclination to make another video. That’s all. No pressure. No obligation. Pure freedom.
Thank you 🙏 😊
You are most welcome, Ann 😊💛
You possess a very singular, unique soul; I' love to meet her in person... Who knows, maybe one day...
Thank you for your kind words.
Hello Rahel, I just watched this video again. I absolutely love your words here. As a matter of fact, in my opinion, the narratives from several of your videos should be turned into a book, something that can be quickly and easily accessible at any time in any place. It doesn't matter if you have these spelled out here in the video format, a book would be fantastic. You could incorporate the photos from the videos as well. The video narratives from the following videos, so far, should go into the book, in my opinion: “Why I moved to Azores” “My Happy Place” “Taking Time for myself” (this one) “It’s the Little things” “Daydreams and Mind Wanders” “The Art of Courage” These are spiritual endeavors, great reminders for spiritual and mental health. And, the “Why I moved to Azores” is a great introduction to this book. I am still watching your videos. I have only seen 10 videos so far. Your other videos are amazing as well. But these 6 so far are definite book material. Hugs, Eve
Hello Eve, I very rarely watch my videos back but your enthusiasm inspired me to watch some of them since I obviously can't remember everything I said. It is very interesting to revisit and also a bit cringey I have to admit, but I really love your idea to create a book of sorts with some of the narratives of my videos, so I definitely feel inspired to at least consider it🤗
@@RahelStadler Excellent. Good for you. I know that nowadays, you can self publish, if you want to. I am considering it for myself and have ideas for 3 small books.
ok great rahel i put a new album last week titled original dance and vocals on here hope you enjoy regards john
Hello Rahel, thank you so much for being so vulnerable with the world and for sharing your inner soul. I really appreciate it. I don't know what the specific circumstances of your traumatic experiences are, but I can relate to it. I am so very sorry. I totally agree with everything you are saying here, and I especially love these words, "moving mentally and emotionally through what had happened to me instead, is what helped me to heal more than moving destination." I am sorry that you had such terrible things happen to you. I truly feel your pain and your trauma. I am going to take a chance and share this passage with you here: "I AM responsible for what I see. I CHOSE the feelings I experience, and I DECIDED ON the goal I would achieve. And everything that SEEMS to happen TO me, I ASKED FOR and received as I had asked." - urtext version, A Course in Miracles To me, this summarizes the universal law. I have been searching for the truth for a number of decades, and when I came across this, it rang true. However, creation always takes the path of LEAST resistance. This means that when we want something, it will happen but via the shortest route taking the direct path which translates, sometimes, into painful, traumatic or both kinds of experiences for us. OUCH!!! YIKES! We do have to be careful as to what we ask for. We need to work hard on censoring our thinking. Lastly, gratitude (which it looks like you have a whole video on) is imperative. Always, always, it is necessary to be thankful and appreciative for all the wonderful things that we do have. This creates more goodness. Two of my regular mantras are: "Everything will be alright." And "I am safe." Lastly, I really admire what you are doing, being on your own, relying solely on your inner self. That's hard. I have been able to find trustworthy books that lift me up and/or get me back on track when I veer too far off, or get temporarily or totally lost. Hugs, Eve
hi rahel what do you like to do in your spare time hobbys ,I like to make wine and write music i got an album on youtube a few videos thanks john .
Hey John. I like to go for walks, listen to audio books, lie on rocks by the ocean, I love making picnics or having a good conversation with a friend or stranger, I like to watch the clouds and take photos of ferns 😊 I'm going to check out your music. Best wishes to you!
Hello Rahel, I jumped into this video because of its title, "I'm struggling." You sound like you really got hit hard and were.... well... depressed. Oh my goodness. I wish I could have given you a hug. This video was made 6 months ago and since then, you have made 5 more videos, one for every month, which tells me that things are better. Are they? I hope. Still, I am so very sorry. It's hard enough when there is one sorrow, but 2 sorrows, combined with the pain of the world, with the weather getting colder and the island getting more desolate, it can really get to you. I am very sorry. Thank you for being vulnerable enough to share this with the world. It hurts. It really does. I took the time to read the comments below. All these viewers, whether they expressed themselves rightly or not, all sent their love to you. They cared and still care. It's hard to lose someone. It hurts like heck. It's a huge gaping hole within and nothing can make it better. But, fact is, we never lose anyone, nor anything.... even though it doesn't look nor feel this way for most of us. Our essence is the spirit, the truth within. This never leaves, never dies. Although, we cannot see nor hear the person anymore, that being, the soul, the truth within lives. I know that it may not be a consolation because we want to touch the person, hear that person, laugh, and be with that person. It still hurts, but he/she is there here with you, always. I have learned, that when I am sad, it is like clouds covering up the sun. The sun is still there, shining brightly, warmly, happily. The only difference is that in that moment, I don't see nor feel it. But, it's temporary. Feel your feelings, cry, mourn.... be sad..... for as long as you need to and whenever you need to......., but remember that sun is there beyond the clouds. and, remember that this person is there, even though, it is beyond your sight and hearing... always there. Sending long, warm hugs, Eve
Eve, I appreciate your verbal hug, your compassion and your caring kindness. I am much better now that time has passed. I still haven't completely worked through it but I am on a good path right now and I'm confident that I will be able to integrate it eventually. It was very important for me to share also this darker phase of my life because I value authenticity and I wanted to shine some light on the fact that life happens and that life gets flipped upside down doesn't matter if we live in paradise or elsewhere. We all struggle eventually. We all suffer eventually and there is no running away from. And I was worried that people might get the impression that I'm living this perfect life, so I just wanted to keep it real. It was also very therapeutic to create something pure without glossing over the situation.
@@RahelStadler I understand. It's been very helpful to everyone, you and all of your viewers. Real, validating your own feelings, feeling them. All of these are very important. I am very glad that you did this. Hugs,
I Enjoyed your video ❤❤❤
That makes me so happy💛 Best wishes to you!
This place looks just like Ireland . I found the channel by chance. Thank you
Welcome to my little corner of the internet. I'm so happy you are here! I have never been to Ireland myself but what I see online looks very similar indeed.
The weather is good today...23deg c A little breeze. Enjoy your day creative one....from another!
@artistikworld4058 The weather here is overcast and pretty humid, no breeze. I wish you the very same, it is beautiful to cross paths with other creatives souls. All the best to you!
Supercool though that they have internet and computers for the simple life living peps on the planet lol
I personally don't own a computer. I film, edit and upload my videos on my phone.
So lovely and peaceful! 😊
I'm glad you enjoyed it, Jennifer 😊
hi rahel greetings from wales uk .did live in cyprus for 5 years it was the best ,your cat also looks happy I bet the fishing would be great there ,are you an artist?
Hey Ej. I have neither been to Wales nor Cyprus but both places seem to be very beautiful. My cat is happy and yes, a lot of people still make there living on their tiny fishing boats but also from fishing a lot from shore. I don't know what's the official definition of an artist, but I consider my creative work as art and therefore call myself an artist. Sending my best wishes from Pico to Wales!
"Courage is following my inner truth despite the consequences and even if people close to me disagree." You are so right! It is scary to follow one's own inner truth, not knowing what will happen, but it is the most freeing thing one can do. It is being truly oneself and it leads to happy, good things in the end. (I missed not having the subtitles in this video as there were a couple of words I wanted to recheck. ) Thank you, Rahel, for another amazing video. Until next time. Hugs, Eve
Thank you for acknowledging and appreciating my thoughts on courage and on following my inner truth. It feels like you get where I'm coming from and that is a very rare but joyous feeling to have. I apologize for the missing subtitles. I don't actively turn them on or off, so I'm not sure why they are missing but if there is something specific you would like to recheck, let me know the timeline and I will try to make it more clear for you.
Hi Rahel, thank you. I get you because in my own way, i am on the same journey as you are. The physical things you have done, i wish i had the courage to do. I only did one summer of it. Yikes! But the mind work, i have been doing too, the importance of acknowledging feelings, asking myself questions, sitting with these questions, probing deeper and deeper, etc., i have learned to do this. Mostly, i have learned to validate my feelings and to distinguish between the Truth and ego thoughts ( stuff that puts me down and makes me afraid to follow my heart, etc.). You are right. It is hard work. Personally, i find the absolute Truth wonderful. But taking action on it, is scary. However, unlike you, i have forgotten the joy of being alone. My current, busy world is not conducive to such life style and i struggle. It's really hard to hear my true self throughout the day when i am bombarded from every angle with the business, and hustle and bussle of this world. That's why your videos are so helpful. They steer me back onto the right track. Thank you. Hugs ..
@malgozata1875 reading this makes me smile. You are doing such a wonderful job. It is so difficult to unlearn all these self sabotaging behaviors and to break down these walls we have built up over the years but you are doing it in your own way and that's absolutely amazing. Don't compare yourself with me, each journey is different and yours is not less worth only because you haven't done the physical things. Be proud of yourself and give yourself grace. I'm sure you will eventually enjoy your own company again, these things just tend to have their very own timings, but I have no doubt that you will get there 💛💛💛