A Dawn Walk | We're All Different, Aren't We

[@baconbutty1131]

I've had more Christmases alone than with others. I don't mind it. I buy my favourite flavour of crisps, dip, a bottle of red wine and settle in front of the telly. I always make myself a tiny Christmas dinner. Some chicken, spuds, carrots and sprouts. Gravy, cranberry sauce and I treat myself to a piece of pumpkin pie. I eat alone, and I enjoy it. No worries, tomorrow is another day. Life goes on. 🙂🇬🇧🇨🇦

[@primalengland]

That pretty much mirrors my day, even down to the red wine. 🍷

[@Bebs995]

Yes me too😊

[@Razdanvinodk]

“ walk in a countryside; and a good meal: loving simple things in life “! Exactly 🙌

[@primalengland]

It really is that easy, isn’t it. 😊

[@robertmaccreight4910]

A nice meal and time with your dog, that's a good day any day.

[@primalengland]

Absolutely!

[@kathavalon19]

I agree, this is a lovely community of like minded folks here 😊

[@primalengland]

I don’t even need to look at the profile picture of many of the people commenting. Their lives and the way they use language are becoming familiar. I love that. ❤️

[@kathavalon19]

@@primalengland we're all just friends who haven't met yet 😊

[@darrenmirfin8737]

Feeling blessed this morning. Had my dog at the veterinary hospital yesterday, she was really sick with what turned up to be a bad bladder infection. $750 Australian spent but she slept with me last night and she's a lot better this morning. We'll be back doing our early morning walk maybe tomorrow. Love your videos mate, your positivity is infectious. What you share really does make a difference in this world. Peace and love my friend

[@66bub]

I hope your dog feels better very quickly.

[@primalengland]

Thank you. Comments like yours really do mean a hell of a lot. Hope your dog’s back to fighting fit soon. Bugger people Long live dogs.

[@DeborahPinder-f5t]

When a dog recovers from illness the happiness we feel is incredible, truly reminds us what’s important in life, wishing a speedy recovery for your pup 🥰

[@John75Mulhern]

750 spent on helping our animals is way better than filling the pockets of a barman or some takeaway place 🙂

[@lottytaylor572]

Or you could use natural remedies that are side effect free & costs little

[@kitchencarvings4621]

I have a Christmas tradition: I always hike in the woods. I need a break from all the people and get out in the woods where it's quiet and peaceful. If it is snowing, all the better. There's nowhere as peaceful as the woods in the snow when it's so quiet you can hear the snowflakes landing.

[@Therese100109]

A snow walk is so heavenly- it just fills your heart with joy and peace, doesn't it?

[@primalengland]

Looking out across a pristine, snow covered landscape without a single footsteps is one of life’s thrilling moments.

[@debzehr3244]

Thank you for moments of escape,,,,,to chuckle, listen to the birds, enjoy the color and your “words of wisdom”. 😊

[@primalengland]

Thank you so much. ❤️

[@darkangelkate3950]

Hello my friend, you do indeed brighten my day. What you talk about, your way of looking at things, lovely Molly scampering along behind you and the wooded places you walk all take me out of my life for a happy bit. Please Nigel, keep on keeping on ❤. Kathryn.

[@primalengland]

We certainly will, Kathryn. Thank you so much. ❤️

[@John1963-l1i]

Nigel: Your energy and presence raise a lot of spirits. I especially enjoy how you’re so deeply aware of your surroundings and continuously practice appreciation. Awareness, acceptance and appreciation are three spiritual practices that I’m working on, and it’s lovely to see someone who continually lives them! 😊

[@primalengland]

Thank you. I’m very lucky that my life took a fortunate turn when I was very young, and I decided my future was working in nature. It dictated the way my future panned out. I’ve practiced meditation for years, and often promote that. Don’t get me wrong. I’ve lived life to the full and made many disastrous choices, but I’ve always been at peace and happy with the little I have.

[@LauraSnow-in3nx]

Crows 🐦‍⬛ & Church bells 🔔 That sounds so beautiful. Your country is sis beautiful 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@primalengland]

Thank you, Laura. Despite the rain, I think so. The rain actually keeps it green. ❤️😊

[@pieterdehaan1611]

A walk in nature is healing. It makes me realize that nature, the source is what we people must follow. The heartbeat of nature! All the rest is illusion. Love your vid's Nigel!❤

[@primalengland]

Thank you so much for a wonderful comment. 😊

[@Anita-rq9ev]

Nigel you are so thoughtful regarding your comment section 👍. Your videos are so enjoyable. I just came back from the office (madness 🤮) and your video put a smile on my face. Love watching your countryside. A week ago I came back from Croatia and visited some national parks with beautiful waterfalls/lakes and it instantly calmed me down. I forgot about all my problems, I was just in the moment. Nature is healing. It was amazing. And so are you. Take care

[@primalengland]

Thank you so much, Anita. My greatest reward is to get wonderful comments like yours. It just reinforces my peace and my love of this world that can often be a little bit mad. ❤️

[@michellevegangoodlife]

Wonderful. Nature is the most amazing healing gift in a mad world. A walk among the trees and wildlife can soothe many a wound. Each day, come rain or shine I head out with my dog to a local woodland meadow and enjoy being enveloped in natures beauty...love and gratitude for the gift that keeps on giving. 🙏🙏❤❤🐾🐾✨✨

[@primalengland]

I’m convinced my affinity with nature helped me through a heart bypass and cancer. I can’t imagine a life without being able to access nature at a moment’s notice. ❤️

[@michellevegangoodlife]

@@primalengland Absolutely! ❤

[@bigprob8744]

I haven't got a dog but head out over the fields most days,its good for the mind the body and the soul

[@cinnamon-spice]

I lived in Belmont as a young child. We rented a cottage at the foot of Winter hill. It was accessed up a winding private road with sheep roaming around. It was called Grange cottage and belonged to the local farmer. It's still there, but it's a big country house now. We were only there for about a year because my mum felt isolated, and she thought the house was haunted. This was after the plane crash when a plane flew into the side of Winter hill in poor visability. But it was a magical playground for a child, and I have lots of happy memories from my time there.

[@primalengland]

That would be the plane that has a monument at Lead Mines Clough. I just Google earthed Grange Cottage. It really is out of the way. I followed the road back to the main road. I’ll keep my eyes open for the access when I go to my mum’s on Tuesday. ❤️

[@cinnamon-spice]

​@@primalenglandIt's on the right opposite the bleach works. Says private road. Think it's currently on the market for over a million if you're interested 😂 It was a simple cottage when I was there 60 years ago.

[@barbarawatson691]

I go for a walk every morning around six. It gives time to think and ponder because everyone seems to be busy getting ready for the day. I am in my seventies and find this early walk helps me meet my day on my own. Blessings to you all.

[@primalengland]

I’ve said so often in my videos that getting up a bit earlier, and experiencing a nice walk before work makes so much difference. I actually mentioned it again as I was recording this morning. 😊❤️

[@amteo7107]

Good morning Nigel I love having a coffee and listening to your chats and you and sweet Molly taking us all along on your walks. I originate from west yorks but moved to The Netherlands in 78. I like my life here but i must admit i miss those moors and rolling hills.

[@primalengland]

I love Yorkshire and have spoken about moving on soon to spend my last years somewhere quiet. Yorkshire is high on my list. My brother lives in North Yorkshire, but I’d like to go to the Dales or Trough of Bowland.

[@jaizzj.z.3690]

Your videos are so peaceful, it helps me to unwind after a long day 🥰

[@primalengland]

That’s nice to know. Thanks. 😊

[@susantomkins8798]

I love your videos, just found you recently! Maybe Im a little weird but the last few Christmases I have fasted for the entire day. I am not in the habit of fasting, I enjoy food like anyone, but I got so tired of hearing ppl obsessed with food around Christmas I decided to fast just to be opposite to the majority.😊

[@primalengland]

I fast one day a week. I can actually understand the significance of fasting on Christmas Day, just for the feeling of making a regular thing a little more meaningful. I could try, but I’m sure I’d fail. ❤️

[@susantomkins8798]

@primalengland full disclosure... I am a nurse and work most Christmas es so I guess that makes it easier for me. Every year on Christmas Eve, the supermarkets are packed with ppl loading up their trolleys like they will starve! It just kinda got to me!😳🤪😄

[@triggercky9928]

I love how you practice mindfuless taking note of the colours, the shadows and the light 😊

[@lizcounsell2243]

Lovely video. I don't get a chance to go out in the countryside often as it's too far without a car, so i turned my small garden into a miniature woodland where i go to sit and relax. Walking has to be done around the streets. Good for exercise but not for enjoyment.

[@computingananswer766]

You, good sir, you have helped me prepare for christmas a little better for this forthcoming one at least. I'll reply to this message with further thoughts as they hit me but suffice it to say that you have my thanks as you have encapsulated my feeling. You have my thanks.

[@primalengland]

Thank you. It’s very encouraging to get positive feedback. At least I know I’m on the right route.

[@cynthiapate9138]

Thank you for a lovely walk and conversation. It is good that you stop to think of how to answer comments. My granddaddy used to say that we need to let some things sit and simmer before we respond. Love to you and Molly.

[@primalengland]

Your grandaddy sounds like he was a wise man, indeed. ❤️😊

[@lindacleveland1289]

Thankyou for the walk and the chat Nigel , feeling discombobulated lately for a multitude of reasons , so this was very timely . Peace and Love 😘

[@primalengland]

You sound like you have an acute case of ‘life.’ We seem constantly to be bombarded with negativity from ourselves and others. We hope you feel peaceful soon. ❤️

[@lindacleveland1289]

@@primalengland Nigel that is exactly what I have , the whole world seems to be at odds and we deep thinkers find it hard to look away , it is finding that balance of coping with all the noise and retaining a modicum of sanity especially when there is nothing I can do to influence change 🙏

[@mariannavacratsa3451]

I don't particularly like Christmas never have really... it's to commercial for me ....but enjoy Easter more especially as I'm Greek Orthodox .... A quite day with a nice meal if possible to spend with our 2 children and our cats suites me fine .... Hugs to Molly ❤️🤗❤️

[@primalengland]

I must admit that I like Christmas for the goodwill factor alone. I have no other feelings but a feeling of inner peace. The decorations are just an excuse for a bit of bling. My father was a lay-reader, and the only disagreements we had were over my going away from religion as I grew up. I see myself as an Agnostic, or as I describe myself, a ‘cowardly atheist.’ I hedge my bets. Having said that, the best memories of Christmas were those of childhood, with nativity and church services.

[@tanyafleming404]

Nigel, My favourite Christmases were when the children were little, so magical and such alot of fun. These days I find birthday's, anniversaries etc stressful and can be a let down as they aren't spontaneous, joy i find can just surprise you in the smallest of things and ways ❤ Thank you again for the thought provoking talk and walk 😊

[@primalengland]

I think you are spot-on, Tanya. Very little feels spontaneous, but kids are always spontaneous. I loved living Christmas through my kids eyes. 🎄❤️

[@Seamus3051]

You're a very perceptive man.❤

[@primalengland]

Thank you, Seamus. 😊

[@John75Mulhern]

The media tell what they think and twist it into a dramatic way. We humans love drama, we want weddings and parties to have fights or whatever when we watch soaps so we want drama from the News too. I spoke about this with a friend of mine and then we spoke about old English comedies and laughed 🙂

[@primalengland]

Old English comedies would cause wars in the ‘modern’ world. 😊

[@childlikejoy]

We don't' celebrate christmas at all. Or birthdays or anniversaries or any set thing people expect really! We just give each other gifts whenever, or do nice things for each other as the mood hits! Folk think that sounds sad but it's ever so much fun, if you love those things, then do those things, but if not then there's not a shred of force that makes you HAVE to! Life is for living how ever you can as you enjoy it! My view anyway! ^_^

[@primalengland]

And you are perfectly right to do that. It sounds great. Just do you if it makes you happy. 😊

[@angelikac6767]

Thanks!

[@primalengland]

Thank you so much. ❤️❤️

[@s.kurzeck3020]

Lovely walk, 🍂🌞and yes, you are the centre of a very special community!🤗 To think about Christmas with this beautiful coulourful foliage is only a bit crazy. Indeed I discovered some adaption of the Flylady programme for me, adapted by a clever Scot in Copenhagen: Diane in Denmark. I have already started preparing for Christmas - 3 minutes a day. At the moment it is only assessing what you have/will have to replenish ... But on a more spiritual than practical note: I look forward to Twelvethtide! In Germany we believe Wilde Hordes will fly through the nights, many smoke out their houses with incense ... you do no washing/hanging, it brings bad luck to the house! Some do tie special themes to each night ... It is an especially spiritual meditative and reflective time! (Maybe you could muse over assigning a theme to your daily walks, old hippie that you are?😏) Hugs for Molly 🍂🐕🤗🌳🐦‍⬛🍁 Peace and Love💚 🪷 Aren't crows clever, creative, confident, courageous creatures?

[@primalengland]

Traditions are left to die out. It’s very sad. Once they are gone it seems they are consigned to history. I theme for a video sounds wonderful.

[@66bub]

Another great video, Nigel. You are the one channel that when I see you have a new post, I must watch right away. I see in my internet travels that a lot of people feel compelled to state their opinions like they are 100% fact, and if anyone dare challenge them then it's on to arguing and name calling. I'm just smart enough to know I don't know a great many things, and that there are many people smarter than I. If I'm on the interwebs, I want to relax and have fun, so if I'm compelled to comment on a video, I try to be positive/humorous. I'm kind of the comedic relief in my family, and tend to deal with things with humor. But I have noticed that sometimes people take my attempts at humor the wrong way, so I try to be careful with my posts. Or maybe I'm just not that funny. lol

[@primalengland]

Ha! I’m sure you are very humorous. It’s everyone else that’s miserable. The anonymity of social media seems to make everyone an expert, but everyone knows this, so it nullifies itself immediately. There’s a difference between knowledge and opinion. They should teach that at school.

[@cathypreddie98]

You are a lovely compassionate, empathetic person. Thank you. As far as Christmas. I am alone but my kids visit we have dinner and I love and look forward to it 😁

[@primalengland]

Thank you so much, Cathy. We always have Christmas Day on our own. That may not be December 25th, but the first day after is our Christmas Day. 😊❤️🎄🐕‍🦺

[@tritonb.1746]

thanks for your walk and chat😊

[@primalengland]

Thank you.

[@DeborahPinder-f5t]

Enjoyed the very thoughtful walk and talk, hope you have a great day Nigel and Molly 🥰

[@primalengland]

Thank you, Deborah. ❤️😊

[@ajohnson6890]

Nigel I look forward to you taking me away from the insanity of the world. I am in much agreement with you on "Good Morning" greetings. A tragedy in my life made me realized how inappropriate that greeting is for everyone, every day. Henceforth, I would make my morning trek around the department greeting the staff with an informal, soft, melodic, "Hey Ms -----, or Hey Mr ----", calling each by name. Later I was told by several employees that they appreciated me personally acknowledging them with genuineness instead of the expectations handbook greeting.

[@primalengland]

Authenticity is important. When we greet our fellow regular dog walkers most morning, you can the smiles and greetings are genuine, and we are actually pleased to see each other.

[@lenepedersen5506]

Today is a grey day but the weather is mild. After physio I went for a walk and it was lovely. I love standing/walking under trees while the leaves are falling 🍁🍂

[@primalengland]

I’ve just been out filming, and never noticed a bright yellow leaf blow right past my face. It was nothing, but it made me smile. ❤️😊

[@lenepedersen5506]

@@primalengland that 's nature 🌞 I took some photos of a seagull. When I came home there were two seagulls on two of the photos 🤔😁

[@susansmith9785]

Thank you 🙃

[@primalengland]

Thank you. 😊

[@marianfrances4959]

🙏😎🇨🇦🍂

[@primalengland]

😊❤️👍🐕‍🦺🙏

[@ChatterboxAleman]

nice 1 lad

[@primalengland]

Thanks pal. 😊👍

[@meselve2013]

🌸

[@primalengland]

🌸🌸

[@Bebs995]

Wheres your 🐕 wait for her❤

[@primalengland]

Her. 🐕‍🦺 She’s not far behind me. The camera makes it look further away. She’s an obsessive sniffer, so lags behind, but I never let her out of my sight. She’s also got a tracker on her collar. She is probably the most spoilt dog in the history of dogs. 🐾❤️

[@Bebs995]

​@@primalengland😊 xx

[@yobeaubaby]

🫀

[@jimsmith-d3l]

mother nature and molly what else do you need

[@primalengland]

Ha! Nothing, really.