8 Ideas For a Slow & Peaceful life - Forest bathing, Foraging | Slow Living in English Countryside

How to live a peaceful and gentle life - slow living in the English countryside.
Life is becoming more hectic and difficult each day, so now it's more important than ever to find little moments and activities which bring us joy and calm. These are some of my suggestions for how to live in a more cozy and gentle way.
00:00 - 00:29 Intro
00:30 - 04:00 Slow Rainy Morning Routine
04:01 - 07:09 Foraging & Learning about plants
07:10 - 08:01 Reading, Thrifting, Indoor Gardening
08:02 - 09:32 Nettle Hair Rinse & Self Care
09:33 - 12:22 Forest Bathing
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NETTLE HAIR RINSE
Pick about 8-10 nettle tops or whole stems, wash thoroughly. Boil 1L of filtered water and pour over your nettle in a big bowl. Cover and leave to cool, then put in the fridge and infuse for 24 hours or overnight. The water will turn deep greenish brown colour. Pour into a spray bottle or a jar using a sieve.
Wash your hair the way you usually do, and then either pour the nettle rinse over your hair whilst in the shower, or spray generously on the entire length. Massage the scalp. Don't rinse out.
I am not sure how this rinse would work on lighter hair, so I suggest testing it out before you commit! Also, patch test on your hand before use, to make sure it doesn't cause any irritation.
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[@IamDaria]

What are your favourite ways to relax and calm down? Please share below, I'd love to know! 🥰

[@dejah85]

I personally love just walking barefoot next to the creek.. listening to the birds and other creatures...big or small.. just watching the clouds float by.. Nature's elegance brings me the most peace❤

[@Laura-G.]

I practise art journal, calligraphy, cooking cakes, walking in nature and watching your videos 🙂

[@reader649]

Spending a day alone in a wildlife refuge or state/national park identifying birds butterflies, other insects, animals and plants with keyed nature identification books. I have done this monthly with a amateur naturalist group and loved the interaction, challenge and friendship while trying to identify a much as we could depending on our interests, ending up with group dining at a local eatery. Lots of fun and camaraderie. Thanks for your beautiful and thoughtful videos.💚😊 Love your kitty, similar in color and habits of ours who is also fixated on what goes on outside

[@WritingArcadia]

I take walks in the forest.

[@alecbon6791]

Long walks anywhere.

[@lalithasubramanian4441]

I wish there was a forest like that where I am living. I had tears when I saw those big trees, yearning for something I don't remember anymore. Like a mother's hug, unconditional and full of love. ❤I wish I could live in a place like that forever. Those trees make me feel more at home than the place I call home now.

[@IamDaria]

Aah trees like that are magical, aren’t they! Forests are so calming.. I hope you will get to enjoy them yourself too!

[@anashappydays]

I just love reading ❤ That is my favorite way to calm down. But I love going for long walks or do yoga 😍

[@IamDaria]

Aah reading is one of my favourite activities too, especially for a rainy day or on a sunny day in the garden! 🥰 It’s so special!

[@VillageGuila]

I really enjoyed your video 🤗 I live in the village, so I love nature,forests, and flowers

[@safaaartist9592]

A cup of coffee and watching a candle 😂 really that makes me calm and relax also I love drawing very much

[@IamDaria]

Ooh there is something about watching candles! I love watching the tiny fire flicker too ✨

[@anner4022]

I often forage nettle, but to eat it, in a nettle soup or nettle pesto (delicious). My favourite ways to relax are very close to yours. I would add painting too !

[@mintjestory]

What a lovely and enjoyable story to watch🥰🥰

[@IamDaria]

Thank you! 🥰

[@dejah85]

Daria, you are not of this Earth. You were intricately placed here, to bring hope, peace, joy, and authenticity to others.❤ I am always inspired and maybe just in awe of your creations. Because even something that may seem so small or inadequate to oneself, can mean something so much more to others. You are a real gem💎. I am sincerely grateful for you. Thank you!!!🩷🧚‍♀️🫶🪽

[@IamDaria]

Aah your words! ❤️ Thank you so much for your kindness. You made me smile so much! 🥰

[@dejah85]

@@IamDaria I am sending you so much love sweet girl💝

[@thisisvedanti2264]

This is what I actually need And my way to relax is Yoga and Reading

[@IamDaria]

Aah yoga and reading are both such amazing activities! 😌

[@annemariedale3171]

I hope you are enjoying 'Circe'. I read it a while ago and loved it.

[@IamDaria]

I’m enjoying it so far!

[@johndayan7126]

Beautiful and relaxing. Thank you. I always try to do everything I can the simple and traditional way, e.g., I use a manual coffee grinder as well; as well as hand tools (not power tools); foraging, gardening, and cooking with organic whole foods; and reading real books and not just reading from screens. It makes all the difference. One of my favorite ways to relax is watching your beautiful videos. 💖🥀🌻🌳🌲 Peace be with you friend. 🕊

[@IamDaria]

Aah it does make the difference, doesn’t it! 😌 Conveniences are good, whenever you need to do something fast, but there is something so lovely and mindful in doing certain things by hand. Makes you appreciate what goes into the process much more! ☺️

[@Bored_and_Brilliant]

A cup of water and watch the nature in the early morning. It's so silent and calm (4am)

[@IamDaria]

Early mornings are so special, aren’t they! I love that time before the world wakes up. Only birds and a light mist amongst the trees.. this is my favourite too! ☺️

[@donnarakitzis2719]

What a lovely video full of relaxing and interesting things to do in nature. I like to go on hikes with my dogs or to walk around the lake with them. I also love the beach the waves are so calming for me.

[@IamDaria]

Aah dogs are such wonderful companions on any walks! 🥰 I grew up with dogs in my family but haven’t had my own ever since! Hopefully one day 😌

[@allabouteverything4497]

mashaALLAH beautiful from pakistan 🇵🇰

[@user-cu8lw1uc5w]

Hi 😊have a beautiful time 🌳 🕊

[@IamDaria]

Thank you, have a lovely day! ✨🌿

[@gabrielahein6368]

Each video more beautiful than the previous one!!, you are a geniuos Daria, I love your way to show us the nature of English countryside!❤ send you kisses from Argentina!

[@IamDaria]

Aah thank you so much! 🥰

[@veronicashipley9123]

Hello Daria ☺. Did you see that you got a shout out from Nigel on his vlog - Primal England. Think it was called Hints for Living a Slower Life. He's linked you so that others would look at your vlog, his favourite. So you may get more subscribers! As for who invented forest bathing!. Haven't all countries or anyone who loves nature participated in some kind of forest bathing 🌲🌳 always. Sending love & light and blessings 🐝🌷🐞🌻 xx

[@IamDaria]

Ooh I didn’t! Thank you for letting me know! 🥰🌸 This is so exciting!

[@Iamdrubo]

I think after few days you will achieve 100k subscribers 😊😊 lots of love from India 🇮🇳 Sorry for my language 😅😅 but advance congratulations 🎉🎉.. dear.. 😊😊😊

[@IamDaria]

Thank you! 😊✨

[@hippyelise1]

Beautiful video. Thanks💜

[@IamDaria]

Thank you! 🥰

[@user-wd6ml5cy8x]

i love small walking in nature like you too, and yoga is also my favorite. i noticed that stiff body causes stress, fatigue and bad emotions🥲

[@IamDaria]

Ooh stiff body causes too many problems! But stress also causes a stiff body so it’s a cyclical type of nature.. 😅

[@Jee_LusinaChannel]

thanks for sharing.verry nice👍🌹

[@sandradorsey5001]

Good Sunday 🌆 evening, I like walking in nature . I like morning 🌄 ☕ coffee and reading❤🎉

[@MotivEntdecker]

Thanks so much for your Video and inspiration

[@Uapa500]

Thank you for your caring notes regarding foraging ❤

[@AbbeyCherylHopkins-by3tp]

These forests look like something out of a fairytale. I wish it was more safe to go forest bathing where I live in Australia although we have to be vigilant for poisonous snakes and spiders. Hope one day I can relax like you do in a beautiful, safe forest and connect with nature

[@jasminplagge8820]

❤

[@ellenkoen1500]

What a lovely and relaxing video!!! I love to bike, feel the sun on my face and the wind through my hair! I also love to have a coffee (i prefer a capuccino) sit on the couch and just be! Next week we're going to the sea for a week, i love to look for shells and stones and hear the sound of the sea. That really calms me down. Just a little vacation and do what you want to do. I feel so priviliged and grateful we're able to do that! Lots of love 🧡

[@IamDaria]

This sounds so lovely! 🥰 Do you do anything with the seashells when you collect them? I have a small collection from Welsh beaches but they’re sitting in a jar 😅

[@dr.heshamfarouk5162]

Butful tunks so much 💗💕❤️

[@khayri.]

Away from the subject of the video, she is creative in photography and to produce ❤

[@IamDaria]

Thank you!

[@Lillyjoy]

Thank you for such a peaceful and inspirational video!❤

[@elc-rossalexanderrockyr.3801]

🥰

[@jess53nz]

Love the flower fairy books! Have since was gifted flower fairies of the spring at 7. Your cat is so cute! Reading is my favourite slow activity. Luckily one i can still do now i have a chronic illness.

[@IamDaria]

Fairy Flower books are so precious, aren’t they! And such a great way to learn about seasonal flowers! 🌸😊

[@jillychandler]

You have so nearly reached a 100 subscribers! I love being by water, hearing the sounds of it running, and trickling calms me inside. xxx

[@IamDaria]

Aah yes, I can’t believe the number really! 😊 Water does have such a calming effect, doesn’t it! I love it too and always try to be closer to any body of water!

[@thegreenergrass7005]

Big fan of your works ✨

[@IamDaria]

Aah thank you! ✨

[@madeline4626]

a beautiful video as always ❤

[@IamDaria]

Thank you! 🥰

[@Emi-xd2or]

Very enjoyable video and you have very Estern European looks. :) Did I make a good guess?

[@IamDaria]

Thank you! 😊 Yes that’s a good guess! But I never had anyone guess so accurately before in all honesty 😄

[@vlad-mundi]

Love that you mentioned responsible foraging guidelines 😁 It's rather amazing that there is so much the nature has to offer. All you need is a bit of knowledge and respect for it and it will provide. Lovely video! Love the footage and scenery. Beautifully crafted vision!

[@IamDaria]

Yesss being responsible and respectful is so important! Though nettle here grows in such abundance that nobody would really frown if you pick a lot… But I still tried to be respectful even to such a ferocious plant, especially seeing how ladybugs found a comfy bed in its leaves. 😄

[@vlad-mundi]

@@IamDaria They were so darn cute sitting in it! 😆

[@TheEmpressgoth]

Awesomeness ❤❤❤❤😊😊😊

[@deborahmicallef6100]

Another wonderful relaxing vlog - your vlog is the cherry on the cake at the beginning of the weekend. I find doing crafts relaxing - e.g. diamond painting, crochet, 3D and 2D jigsaw puzzles - usually, I get them seasonally-themed-some I use as decor at the end and take pride in what I did. Bird watching, nature, seaside, and countryside walks are also relaxing, I find I feel alive amongst nature. I'm so glad you do these vlogs. Thank you.

[@IamDaria]

Aah these are all such wonderful activities! 🥰

[@melindaferreira9879]

Beautiful. Does the nettle spray feel tingly? Forest bathing sounds wonderful.

[@IamDaria]

Thank you! 🥰 No, the water infusion doesn’t sting at all (although I would patch test just in case)!

[@beanandbearuk]

This is so beautiful Daria ❤️ We’re the same, the ritual of a morning coffee is just bliss! 🥰

[@IamDaria]

It’s the best, isn’t it! 🥰☕️

[@Escudera_de_Roble]

🌲🌳😃👍Please, do make a forest bathing video, Daria! 😊 Ah, the tea & coffee rituals! 🍵 ☕👌😌 And the books!! 😍 📚 You mentioned some very interesting titles! 😅 And also brought me memories of falling into a stinging nettle bush as a little child!! (But I don't hold it against this very marvellous plant 😉) I agree with all the wonderful advices, and have enjoyed this beautiful and relaxing, calming video immensely! 🙏 Thank you!! 🤗👏👏👏🥰😘

[@IamDaria]

Ooh what! That must’ve hurt so much! 😱😱😱 Nettle is just everywhere and I sting myself almost daily 😅 I think the more you encounter it, the more of a kind of “immunity” you build perhaps… I was stung by it many times as a child, but then moved to London where it is almost non existent, and the first time I stung myself after many years was soooo painful! But then I got used to it again I guess 😆

[@Escudera_de_Roble]

@@IamDaria 😂 Indeed! I was smaller than the nettle bush itself, and was wearing summer clothes, so it was quite an episode! 😅 I became more cautious ever since, and very rarely get stung. 🤭 But I'd like to develop an immunity myself!! ☺️ Thank you, Daria, and have a lovely weekend! 🥰😘

[@gurkmeja2021]

What a wonderful cosy video! 🌟 My favourite is a coffee and creating in my junk journal. Recently I've also spent much time sorting through LOADS of old digital photos (like when we were in beautiful Riga!), therapeutic. I read The secret story half a year ago, and I must admit it was the most depressing book I've ever read...! 😆 Have a lovely weekend! /Ditte 🤓 🇸🇪

[@IamDaria]

Oh I’d love to know more about your junk journal! How do you use it? 😊 I do agree about The Secret History! I liked the book but also found it unbearable in places! 😅 I think it’s supposed to feel that way by author’s idea, but yes it gets very depressing!

[@gurkmeja2021]

@@IamDaria (Very late answer, due to frequent migraine attackas lately) Hello Daria! I use my junk journal for different things like: what books I've read (22 books so far in 2024), sometimes affirmations using stickers & other paper embellishments, gluing in old photos from when I was abroad for 5 yrs in the 80's, if I've done a stationary haul, etc. Anything at all I'd like to document.Some of the journals I've made myself from scratch, one was gifted and I bought one. I use a lot of torn out old papers pages to decorate, and sometimes stamps. It's a lot of fun and very therapeutic! I've always liked to write. Hope you're doing well! Kind regards from Ditte in the south of Sweden

[@carlos.sierra]

Unless you're going to use slow mo footage, I recommend you record in 24 or 25 frames per second to give your footage a more natural motion blur.

[@IamDaria]

Thanks Carlos. This video was in fact filmed in 25 fps

[@carlos.sierra]

Oh wow, interesting. And here I am thinking I had a good eye. Some clips just seemed to be filmed at higher frame rates, e.g., when you grind the coffee or when you turn on the lamp by your couch. Perhaps it’s the shutter speed you’re using? Either way, this is feedback on a small technical aspect. Your storytelling and framing is really good, regardless! 👏🏼

[@cherry-xz6ei]

Just what I needed ❤

[@beccaholford5943]

Loved this video’ I fell I learn something new every time I watch them!! ❤

[@IamDaria]

Aah thank you! 🥰

[@Phantom_093]

Love all the ideas!

[@IamDaria]

Which one is your favourite? 😊

[@ourworldwithjessy]

May I ask if you use a LUT to color grade this? :) I love the coloring! 💛

[@bluetoadflax2486]

You're reading Circe! How do you like it? The class read it together when I was younger. A different genre, but another book if you haven't read it, The Moon Spinners - Mary Stewart, is set in Greece, and her descriptions of scenery are lovely. Plants and practical use make chemistry and biology far more interesting...the herbology aesthetic shall get me through exams, perhaps!

[@IamDaria]

Oh I just started so it’s difficult to say, but so far I’m very much enjoying it! Thank you for the recommendation, I haven’t read that one! 😊 Good luck with your exams ✨✨✨

[@Ayla40902]

0:54 your visuals are so good would have been better if nature sounds used rather than music cause it annoys and nature sounds give healing

[@Narrowway7]

Where did you get your skirt and top from 😍

[@petersmith5055]

Hi lass.

[@IamDaria]

Hello! 😊

[@Ayla40902]

Use more natural anf birds sound rather than music tones we already hear music everywhere we wanna hear nature ❤

[@davidevan4461]

Do ever drink any alcoholic beverages?

[@IamDaria]

That’s an odd question 😅 but yes I do

[@ilda_writes_and_speaks]

Your content is so inspiring! Can you, please, share you IG Profile (if you have one) with us? 🎉