Being Your Own Best Friend

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My name is Niamh (pronounced neeve) and I have a BSc in Nursing Science. I make videos on simple, natural, healthy living.
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[@FairylandCottage]

Happy Valentine’s Day to you all! It’s a rainy, windy day here in fairyland so I’m keeping cosy by the fire! 🔥 May we all remember to start with loving ourselves and then spread the love worldwide, for we can’t share what we don’t have! 🌹💕🌹💕

[@swatipai168]

Happy Valentines Day to you. You are a beautiful soul who always warms my heart every Sunday with your beautiful videos.

[@ManuelaChristina1]

Happy Valentinesday 🌹💗 with much love for myself to you and everyone 🥰

[@ankitasood11]

Happy Valentine's day to you n everybody here :) It was sunny n at the same time windy day here . Thank you for a lovely video on self love , love always!

[@gangathimmaiah4147]

Happiness is watching your videos Happy Valentine’s Day to all 🌹🌷

[@ninfarose]

Thank you so much 🌈🌅💗💚

[@prarthanachandra6646]

"You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck!" - Rumi♡

[@FairylandCottage]

Love that quote

[@ShubhraPandey]

love from India

[@1958pobs]

Ooo never heard that one before 😊

[@ExLibris-Alys]

What a great quote! 💛

[@Bramble1976]

Oh that's utterly perfect x

[@sandraisaksson7853]

Why is it so hard to accept the flaws in yourself, when it's so easy to accept the flaws in a friend?

[@daisychain3007]

I think that the reason we cannot accept flaws in ourselves, Sandra, is because ,in our childhood, that we get told we are clumsy, stupid, etc. How many times has a well-meaning parent said to us: "Let me do it for you" when he or she sees you struggling, but the trouble with not allowing your child to do anything because you are afraid that he or she will mess it up is that you are preventing him or her from learning and progressing. Struggling is part of progress, part of independence.

[@Ela.8.89]

@@daisychain3007 this is so true! My parents always done things "for me". As an adult I told them that it would have been nice if they let me do things by myself when I was a little Girl (like to buy ice cream or something) and the interessting thing about is that my mom told me that it went faster if she did it herself... and that really hit me! I am always struggling with the thoughts that I don't can do the symple things because I can't do it (good enough) and now I know where this thoughts comes from. This is why I don't really into having kids on my own you can destroy them and won't even notice...this is so scary!

[@jazzyjazz9872]

I don't forgive myself easily 😑

[@windsofchange31]

@@Ela.8.89~ Oh sweetheart...anything you do, or even try is good enough because you did it... grace always and forgiveness, esp. of self. Much Love, Patience and overcoming Grace to you each day, and take them one at a Time ( :

[@windsofchange31]

@@jazzyjazz9872~ oh, well... try talking to yourself about that and be kind. You are loved and special w/ or w/o anyone's approval ... only your own.

[@sellingroanoke]

I wish there was a “Love” button instead of just a thumbs up because I truly loved this. I too am hard on myself sometimes and have to try hard to stop the negative self talk. Happy Valentines Day to you and yours. 💕

[@FairylandCottage]

Ah thanks ☺️ I think it’s one of my favourite videos so far 💕💕💕

[@fionaatkinson368]

Beautiful thankyou! Just what I needed to hear. Inspired me to start the journal I've been promising myself I would do since New Year.

[@pianosongbook]

true!

[@cherylverdon3077]

Loved this video. When I slip, I'm going to replay it. That may be a lot. Thank you.

[@dansebree93]

I thought the same thing - wishing there would be a “love” button! ❤️

[@dickybirdsnest]

I so enjoyed this pep talk you gave us. I have often said “I wish I had a friend like me” - I’m 54 and this past year of social distancing has really given me the opportunity to do just that. I’m still working on being nice to myself with speech, diet and exercise. I talk myself into thinking I actually enjoy healthy choices ... baby steps... 😉

[@patricemarie2960]

@@sandravital5993 ... True companionship, and friendship is rare! It does still exist! .... Nurture yourself! .... You are on the right path! 💓💕👍

[@dickybirdsnest]

Thanks for the encouragement.

[@dickybirdsnest]

@@patricemarie2960 😂 I think that phrase is true.

[@LochBriarKnits]

My father told me when I was quite young that failure is when you know you're in the game. If you don't fail, it's because you're not trying, and if you're not trying, then you're standing on the sidelines. Failure is where the learning happens, it's the building block to success. If you never fail, you never learn. It's a lesson I took with me through life and probably the best lesson I ever learned.

[@shirishareddy7763]

Best lines I've heard today. Thanks for sharing ❤️

[@treesforlifeong1639]

What a dad!

[@LochBriarKnits]

@@treesforlifeong1639 Thanks! He is definitely an awesome dad.

[@daisychain3007]

I once saw a note which read: "He who has never made a mistake, has never made anything."

[@LochBriarKnits]

@@daisychain3007 So true!

[@wangarimuriithi8748]

Keep reminding myself "If it is not a blessing, it is a lesson".

[@pcfrivera6023]

Love this ❤️

[@martinebeck8769]

For long time I wanted to be the best friend of other's , I did my best to be kind , lovely and helpful but one day I had breast cancer and then I learn to be first my best frend ........It has begin in 2006 and to day I still be my own best frend.sorry my english is not very good. In France we have snow and very cold.

[@FairylandCottage]

Well done you! Such a great story of learning through a physical illness!

[@jillengel4124]

It’s very cold here too. It’s 18 degrees and the wind chill is zero. 5-7 inches of snow on the way. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012. So far so good.

[@sherrycapps403]

Thank you for sharing.. ♥️♥️

[@eunicetreanor5220]

It took a B.C diagnosis for me to my own best friend. Its a lovely way to put it.

[@nonexistenty4152]

Thank you so much Martine. I hope you are alright now

[@Aastha-Sharma]

Happy Valentine's Day fairy land community. Showing some self love while taking a walk 🚶 in nature 🍀🌴

[@marinamerch]

Same ❤️❤️

[@ShubhraPandey]

love from India

[@sandradandrade]

Did the same!

[@fybandeatpasta.0241]

Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone !! ( to anyone reading this ) Can we take a minute to appreciate how beautiful you are ?! How amazing and kind you are?? You are fantastic and amazing and awesome !!! Now enjoy the day for yourself and appreciate how stunning you are inside and out. Your like an endless waterfall always showing beauty. Have a lovely day, I love you, you love you, we all love you. 💛💛💛💛❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ happy Valentine’s Day love.

[@kristinaatgreenmeadowswede6714]

Happy Valentine's Day to you too, all the way from Sweden 🇸🇪

[@Sana-qx7tc]

I love you too,honey.❤️❤️

[@afshah.7972]

That is such a sweet message! Love you sweetheart!

[@FairylandCottage]

Beautiful sentiment! Thanks for sharing your love with us all 💕💕💕

[@veganqueen6500]

Such a nice community! Happy Valentines Day to you all!! Greetings from Austria! 🌷🌷🌷

[@judymarkel8029]

I loved the nail art. I remember when my mom and dad did some things like that. I am 63. Finally not caring what others think of me. I am a good person. Try to do the right thing. In this lock down I have realized I do like my company. I am a pretty good friend. Thank you for the video. Happy Valentines day

[@Deb.-.]

Agree.. And let's face it, Our flaws make us unique and if others do not like them, that is their problem to learn to deal with. 🙃

[@MariaBaiasHeritage]

"I approve of myself." - I love that!! We spend so much time being our worst critic, it's time to change the way we treat ourselves. We should try to be kinder to ourselves as well, not just to others.

[@katherinetaylor8156]

In joy your video it makes me think about choices I make.love your calm approach on thinks

[@rileygabriel6700]

I just ended a nearly-three-year-long relationship and this video really helped me question what I need today and how to take care of me. Thank you for making this and sharing.

[@ChanyeolsHaneul]

Good luck. My 15 years long relationship ended too. I also need to become a better friend to myself.

[@arvindersaluja9954]

Finished my 5yrs relationship with no answer.n feel terrible someday and strong other day.but surely will sail it through

[@zagros6469]

Here comes another phrase somebody taught me: "I Accept myself and everything that I am". There is no this or that. no flows or success, I am this and you'd better like who you are. otherwise it would be a waste of a lifetime.

[@Awall79]

My dad has always said, "Its a good day when I'm breathing air." I think about that a lot when I start feeling life is getting me down. It always picks me up.

[@vanja222]

To fall in love with yourself is the first secret to happiness! 💝 Wish you all a happy Valentine's Day 💐

[@FairylandCottage]

So true! 💕

[@ninfarose]

Agreeee 🖤🐠💓💓💓 please checkout my mystical dance funny joyful Channel

[@jeannelenz2418]

WOW!! This sentence of you, I will write in capital letters on my wall- So, I can always see it, and always be aware of it- Thank you very much!!

[@ninfarose]

@@jeannelenz2418 love from South of Italy 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍 please take a look at my mystical funny joyful luxurious videos 💗♥️💚💙

[@vanja222]

@@jeannelenz2418 You are welcome 🤗💞✨

[@beckykueng3017]

I have to admit that this concept is truly hard for me to implement in my own life. I have never felt like my own " best friend" and have lived my life constantly beating myself up for one thing or the other.....anything and everything have fallen under my hammer of self criticism. It has truly taken a toll on me in so many ways, my relationships, my physical health and my mental health. I DO NEED to begin to unwind that chain and begin a new inner dialogue....I have to say that I am at a loss as to how to begin to unwind that perpetual loop of negativity but this video has given me the inspiration I need to try to do just that. Thank you so much for this beautiful Valentine's Day gift!! Your videos are always something I look forward to and feel grateful to have in my life!!!

[@FairylandCottage]

Thank you for being honest in sharing your story. May your new chapter in life bring peace and joy to your heart. You deserve to have energy and to respect yourself and only you can choose that so well done. Dr William Glassers book Choice Theory really helped me.

[@bernadettespink8587]

sending you lots of love on your journey Becky

[@rebeccaradford7982]

Another Becky here also with the same problem. , Good Luck on your journey x

[@SuburbanDon]

I'm newly retired and isolated due to the pandemic. Everything that sustained me is gone for now. So this has been useful.

[@silviamonz2062]

Who is better placed to know what you enjoy but you,you know the books you always wanted to read,the dish you wanted to try if only you had the time the walk you always wanted to take and never did Savour a day off playing couch potato,another rearranging your wardrobe,grow some plants on the windowsill ready for the new season make a list of all the things you'd like to do and tick them of gradually have a super fulfilled time🌸

[@Indybluesgirl]

Suburban Dan: You are not alone

[@debraflecker151]

I've always liked who I am, even knowing my own faults.

[@ellen823ful]

Thought: you can admire someone who seems to be perfect but it’s hard to actually be friends with them. They can’t relate to you because they’re too high above you. It’s better to be lowly and a bit flawed.

[@judithbreaky8216]

I cried watching this video... I still have to learn to love myself. Thank you to remind me, with your peacefull video. ❤

[@duckiecn]

Talking to myself as talking to my best friend was a huge life changer. That and the sentence "i'm only human".

[@lyricalliana]

The two phrases that I will remember are 'Im above ground' as a measure of success, and 'be youre own best friend.'

[@buddy8225]

I am both my worst enemy and my best friend. I am a laidback carefree kind of person. But when I am around my mom or aunt, just being around my moms family in general; I am always stressed out because I then strive to be perfect. Being autistic and having trouble with communication and social skills in general kind of puts a damper in things. Then I am came across your channel, I love mysteries and fairies so I watched and fell in love with your message. So true. Thanks for sharing your wisdom. ❤️😊

[@lilalavendel3951]

Dear Niamh, you can not imagine how much I need this message! " I am 53 years old and I was my whole life surching for a person who could be my best friend. I did not find it. I am married and my husband is also my friend, but I have ever thought, that there must be anywhere my best friend. In the last 4 years I have been on Instagram because I thought that there could be my friend. But it was'nt. A few weeks ago something was happend in my mind but I have had no words for it. I deleted Instagram (what is feeling great!) at the first step. And than I watch this video on Sunday and needed until today to see what is the point. It is what you said. I have decided to be my own best friend. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. While I am writing this my tears are running because of this eye opening. God bless you.❤

[@tinalemna7998]

I would say I haven’t been my best friend so that’s going to change starting today. I read an article yesterday about people that had given up social media because it was making them feel inadequate. Food for thought s it’s easy to compare to perfect pictures and feel like a failure. Thank you Niamh. ❤️

[@ninfarose]

Much love and many blessings 🇮🇹💞💚🐈🌇🌇 from Mottola south of Italy, Puglia 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍 we all are amazing 🏵️🖤🖤🤍💗💗 please take a look at my mystical dance funny joyful Channel 🌈💗

[@FairylandCottage]

So true my dear Tina, reducing social media definitely helped me. I create my own bubble of love and don’t focus on what others are doing or have. It makes life much easier. ❤️

[@cmoberg2036]

And most social media is rampant with negativity and negativity feeds on itself and grows. Social media is unhealthy for us mentally and physically and spiritually.

[@daisychain3007]

Social media is not the same as Internet. Of the two, I would say Internet is definitely better because you can learn things from it. History, geography, etc can be learnt from the internet.

[@Lindasromperroom]

Social media often times isn’t healthy.

[@shirishareddy7763]

True self love begins with forgiving ourselves and accepting ourselves no matter wherever we stand in our lives. ❤️ 😊

[@treesforlifeong1639]

I agree ❤️

[@SharkWitchMeruna]

I’m a grocery worker and this pandemic has taken a huge toll on my mental health...when 2020 started, I was so ambitious to get my life together and go back to school. Now, I’m drained by the verbally and physically cruel customers and I’m constantly tired, too tired for self-care, even...I really want to try being ambitious and happy again but Idk if I can until this all blows over...

[@ih4630]

Get as much rest as you can… Try going to bed earlier and get as much sleep as possible

[@SharkWitchMeruna]

@@ih4630 Thank you...Honestly, I feel like thats all I do anymore is sleep in my free time. I’m not even motivated to do things I enjoy like gaming or drawing anymore. And I sometimes forget to hydrate 😅

[@marjamerryflower]

Sending you lots of love. X x X

[@jillengel4124]

They need to get grocery workers vaccinated ASAP.

[@SharkWitchMeruna]

@@marjamerryflower thank you! 💙

[@Samreen0987]

You shower us with such a beautiful mesaage with deep meanings..after watching this l felt exquisite😊.lt would be a pleasure to watch more of these videos.🌸🌹😊

[@FairylandCottage]

That’s such a beautiful word ‘exquisite’ I’m glad it had a profound effect on you as it did for me 🌟💕🕊

[@crystalucinda]

"Knowing we all have flaws and not focusing on them." Thank you. I needed to be reminded of that

[@imtoto813]

I wish everybody watching this that they can be their own best friend in the future. It might take a while and it might seem easier to fall back into bad habits. But I can assure you that life becomes so much more enjoyable and less draining once you reach that point. I wish you all the best on your journey to being your own best friend 💕

[@Dee-sr4lt]

I spend a major part of my college life mostly alone in a big city and I was always afraid of being alone which obviously drove me to make some bad decisions. But, overtime I actually started enjoying my own company. People often perceive me as a loner, some compliment, while some think I'm weird.

[@hsoderberg9929]

Glad I watched this, was feeling pretty lousy about Valentine's Day, now I plan to spend it pampering myself.

[@FairylandCottage]

Good on you Helen. Enjoy. I’m relaxing on the sofa giving myself a foot massage 🥰

[@theepa1463]

I just had a cry because all the things you said were so true. I treat myself so so badly and even my friends and family recognise that and are worried. I know a lot of my self-hatred comes from my depression but I know I have to practise self love, because I'm the only person who can change my mindset and thinking. 🌷

[@tprada8982]

Good morning from rainy, thundering Florida. I’m sitting here with some best friends. Me. My little yorkie Maja. ( My yah) A cup of coffee. And Fairyland Cottage. Working on being a better best friend to myself. Thank you for your video. You have a wonderful week ahead too. Much love from Florida. ❤️❤️💐

[@FairylandCottage]

Such wonderful work to do for our while life! 💕🌹

[@foreverirish132]

This was nice especially when your single ❤️ Happy Valentine’s Day 😊

[@gregoryswartz4466]

Amen

[@MiaElf1]

I'm only learning to be my best friend. For many years I thought that my body is my enemy until I realized that all along it was the other way round. I started with small things, such as self-massage with my favourite oil before bed, and my body absolutely loves it. I know, it's still a long way to go, to become my own best friend, but I'm on my way to get there.

[@nilakshiroy6]

I loved that heart: hammered with nails, bleeding on the edges, tied up with a hundred strings it is still lovely and frameworthy. On this lovely spring day it brings happiness standing proudly by itself! Happy Valentine’s Day! I have learnt to love myself and live with it, mostly. Still learning, actually.

[@ShubhraPandey]

love from India

[@kayshay8150]

I wish I had been my best friend all the years when I beat myself up for doing or saying things that I was disappointed at myself. Thank you for the reminder and the realization that I am my only best friend. If not me then who?

[@mtzlfldt]

I just turned 54 and I only started to be kinder to myself recently. Thank you for the encouragement. 💕💕💕

[@FairylandCottage]

Sure you are only at the start of your life! 💕❤️💕

[@jennydunlop5572]

Your message was SO relevant for me this week. I failed at a few things and was mentally beating myself up. I had to make the conscious decision to forgive myself and move on. Beautiful and helpful message, as always!

[@FairylandCottage]

Well done for choosing to forgive yourself!

[@ellen823ful]

Yes. Great job trying! Now try another way.

[@tessah1730]

another lovely video - great advice - when I stopped tryng to find acceptance with God thru works and realised He loved me for me and took so much pleasure in me as His daughter not a servant - it set me free to just be and take off all pressure xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[@crista777444]

I hug myself...I know it may sound strange but if I'm feeling down or start to talk to myself in a negative fashion I stop and hug myself. For some reason it feels kind and gentle and reminds me to be gentle to myself. If I can hug someone to help them feel better why not hug myself 🥰❤

[@FairylandCottage]

Beautiful action of self love. 🌹🌟

[@writeract2]

I love that people still live like this - God bless.

[@pumpkin1772]

Learning to love yourself is the greatest gift of all.

[@Patti-1962]

Having survived childhood abuse, as an adult I spent time in therapy. My favorite therapist told me, "You must be your own best friend!" It is critical to treat yourself well and keep your inner voice positive!

[@alisonnicholson8060]

Happy Valentine's Day from snowy, blowy southern Ontario. Keeping cozy, tea and treating myself with strawberries and chocolate. When living alone in the city during lockdown, you appreciate yourself more. I loved the string art. Art and nature feed you. We all need some replenishing.

[@FairylandCottage]

There is nothing better than strawberries and chocolate.

[@TheCrazydude12311]

I live alone....I am my best friend too. At the end of the work week I buy little gifts for myself to reward me for doing such a great job! Usually it’s paints for my watercolor hobby. I’m 58....it took many years and many unhealthy relationships....however I can say without a doubt....I’m very content and at peace with my life.

[@MyWaywardLife]

I always find peace and grace in your videos. I spent this month on my channel creating rituals for self-acceptance. I realized a while ago that self-care didn’t work for me because I didn’t love aspects of myself, and that was because I didn’t accept aspects of who I am. These fundamentals are so key. Many blessings and Happy Self-Acceptance day! 😃🤗🙏🏽🥰 It’s my personal rebranding of Valentines day 😃

[@FairylandCottage]

I love that. Happy Acceptance Day! 🌼😁💕

[@1Minute_Magic]

Best concept for everyone.. Everyone must watch this and love themselves ☺☺😇😇 Love from India 😊

[@ninfarose]

Totalllly agreeee 🌈💗♥️💚💙💙 Love and blessings 🇮🇹 from Mottola south of Italy 🤍🖤🐠💓💓💓💓 please checkout my mystical dance funny joyful luxurious Channel 🥰🌈🌈

[@ShubhraPandey]

love from India

[@nanditac9225]

She follows BK Shivani !! That's why her living is so pure ,calm & purposeful .

[@nanditac9225]

She follows BK Shivani !! That's why her living is so pure ,calm & purposeful .

[@marciafab7]

This channel is such a comforting find. Thank you for this gift.

[@nurseruby6638]

Yeah, making yourself your best friend is one of the best thing you can do.

[@julietamalo6881]

Happy Valentine's Day and congratulations on finding the path to happiness. God bless.

[@FairylandCottage]

And to you my friend!

[@evereletkline8732]

"becauze I knew what My Heart waz telling Me I had to let go, to be whole again.. & Now I'm humbled, into seeing, That I MySelf am My own best friend!" - a lyric from a song I compozed about 5 yearz ago

[@jasdeepkaur4531]

Beautiful lyrics❣

[@nikita4846]

I gudge myself every single day and it's time to change. Thank you so much Niamh. Peaceful Valentine's Day.

[@leah__gail]

Happy Valentines Day, dear! I’m single, so I’ve celebrated by showering before dawn, fixing my hair and putting on a little bit of makeup. I’ve lingered in the smells of fresh laundry. Cooked pancakes and an egg and steak omelette for breakfast, and cleaned the kitchen including the floors. We all have our comforts. 🤷‍♀️😂😂 🥰🥰🌹💋❤️💋🌹🥰🥰

[@pattiprater]

The Bible is full of wisdom, and when it says "Love your neighbor as yourself," we many times overlook the first part. Wonderful video!💕

[@cheryls_creative7048]

This moved me to tears. Everyone should watch this. A heartfelt thank you 🙏🏻

[@Arjomatic]

I’m going through a difficult time at the moment and I really needed this video, Thank you so much!

[@thisbitterearth2817]

Thanks for a wonderful video on how to care for one’s inner peace! Happy Valentines Day! I loved the heart decoration!

[@csauders7047]

Thank you for this 💓 Jesus is my best friend ☦️ Happy Valentine’s Day 💝

[@mayaengel6931]

this is what i wanted to see on these years valintines day. yes! you are awsome just as you are.a great book for now is " you can heal you life" all about self love.

[@FairylandCottage]

Love that book!

[@Samreen0987]

I love the vibe of your channel😊😍..Loved the cinematography...its spectacular!😍😊Such a cozy vlog! I loved every moment of this🤗😊

[@ninfarose]

Totally same 🌅🌈🌅💗💚 Much love and many many many many blessings 🇮🇹 from Mottola south of Italy 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 Please dearest friends checkout my mystical dance funny videos 💗

[@FairylandCottage]

Ah delighted you loved it!! 🥰🌹🥰

[@pleshettegrimsley2525]

Knowing WHO I AM and not letting people define me. Your videos are so empowering 💕God bless you!

[@dabrigley]

The pandemic has given me the opportunity to do my work from home. It has been wonderful. Every day is so relaxing. I just happened upon your channel and I see that I live a similar lifestyle. I live alone in a rural area, I heat my house with wood, knit and play musical instruments every day. It's truly been blissful to not have to work in an "office" this past year. A saying that came to mind when watching this video is: "If being hard on yourself worked, it would have worked by now." So very true. You have a lovely channel. I'm sure I'll visit often.

[@vilmavalanciunaite]

I almost teared up. You describing your past self is my present self. I am so glad I have found your channel because it has given me so much and now I just feel utter most grateful 🖤 thank you 🖤

[@FairylandCottage]

I’m delighted you found this channel and honoured to have you watching 🌹

[@nicolefields5917]

I have found that as I get older, I am less and less concerned with outer pressures and more able to accept the things that are simply part of life. I like who I have grown to be, and I appreciate that you have found the way to being comfortable and happy in yourself. That is key to health, both inner and outer.

[@silviamonz2062]

A few days ago I had a few tests done at the doctors and the over all result was quote:"It couldn't be better". So at night I took a minute to thank my inner team(heart,lungs,liver,kidneys, and all the other unsung heroes working for me every day behind the scenes) I promise to do my best to help them to do their best and ask for forgiveness if it was a tad too much sugar or salt today or not enough sleep yesterday and to keep up walking every day,all of you out there have a great day enjoy Your-"Selves"

[@juliewerner9592]

I’m simply doing the best that I can .......I like that 😌

[@wandadrees6384]

Wise words delivered with a soft soothing voice ❤️

[@nikkifangaiuiha1986]

I really enjoyed this vlog today. Sooooo true in every way. We all do need to love ourselves at times like this. I'm hard on myself at times. But when l stop an listen to myself. It does help me. ☺️Hope you all had a happy valentines. Day. Stay well an safe Niamh. Thanks for a wonderful vlog.. 🙏❤️❤️💙💙💙☺️

[@patricemarie2960]

Loved that beautifully presented, framed heart! ..... All of that mellow, stunning .... aromatic steaming tea, & potpourri! ..... Love the free spirited surprises, in the simplicity of a good, and honest life! .... If you've truly made friends with yourself, you are living a "rich" life. 🤗💓💕

[@lauradeneault3525]

Rewatching my self-care/,self-love playlist. Sometimes, I stop watching it for a while and, when I return to it, sometimes it makes me cry to realize how hard I was on and to myself again. It is a lifelong journey to learn to care for ourselves 😢😊

[@justcallmeteacup4711]

I loved this video and especially that story about the father who asked his daughter what she failed at. It's so simple but impactful. I want to do that when I'm a mother

[@victoriaparnell7339]

Thank you so much for sharing this. It was so soothing. I was brought up in a household that taught me from childhood that mistakes are only made if you don't care enough. Over 30 years and I still have that cruel inside voice every time I make a mistake or something goes wrong. I don't like that voice and I still try hard every day to make it stay silent. I can care about every aspect of something, but mistakes and accidents just happen sometimes. It is never the end of the world, nor even the last time I'll try.

[@LearnGermanwithMarzipanfrau]

I did the best I could. That's a good phrase.

[@GhostsOfThings]

I've discovered it's easier to get things done if I'm doing them for "future me" (ex. cleaning). If I treat my near future self as a friend it's easier to be kind to myself. And then when future me comes along, I thank my past me for doing the thing that made my day a little nicer.

[@desiderata333]

I love that! 🙏🏽💕✨

[@mallymakings2853]

Thank You so much. You’ll never know how perfect your timing was with this “message.” Thank You. 💖💖💖

[@AmandajHolt]

It has now warmed up to a still freezing cold 10 degrees Fahrenheit in Northern lower Michigan USA, so it was lovely hearing the bird song in your video and seeing green. Thank you for all the beautiful work you do!!!

[@cathyphegley7414]

You reminded me of my father when I would bring my report card home from school. I remember asking him if it was alright. And he asked me “what do you think?”. And because of his caring and non-judgmental attitude I was able to address the situation with equally calm attention and decide where I needed to improve and how to go about it. It’s given me the ability to persevere in life and not get bogged down when I fail at something. As well, my faith has taught me that I am created perfectly by God and to respect and care for myself as is worthy of His creation. When I get down on myself for something I stop and remember “I am fearfully and wonderfully made”. Happy Valentines Day. St. Valentine is truly an example of strength and faith💕

[@FairylandCottage]

That’s amazing Cathy. It’s very rare that fathers will put the question back to the kid and yet it is so empowering for a child! That and faith is the perfect mix :-)

[@christinamanxhari2929]

“We all have different situations, whether we’re living alone or with our partners or our family, but one thing is for sure, we all have to live with ourselves.” A simple observation that makes all the difference. Thank you so much for this beautiful video.

[@mariawelling4194]

Taking the time to take care of yourself, while also taking the time to teach others how important it is to take care of themselves. How magnificent is that! Love! What a special lady. Happy Valentine's Day!

[@lalobausa2851]

I have learned to laugh at my clumsiness, the quiet imagination..i learn to love, accepting myself as I am (ive always looked to a person's 💝 & that's okay), learning slow is very..ok.💗 thank you for sharing

[@kalakos144]

A most beautiful video shared with me by my god-daughter - how wise of her to give me this sweet gift! Bless you Niamh for who you are and what you share in the world.

[@debby891]

I’m 63 and COVID was in a way a blessing for me. I learned so much about myself, what I missed and didn’t miss by being home for two years. I learned to accept those flaws that I had struggled with for so many years, that’s it’s ok to say no without guilt or judgment and to do what I loved and wanted to do. Love your perspective too

[@neant2046]

Such a healing video! 💕 I've been hard on myself lately, and I needed this reminder. Thank you!

[@angelaworrell2974]

I needed to hear this today. 🙏 Thank you.

[@missmayflower]

This year in lockdown, I’m finally learning to celebrate all the little victories each day, the small things I’ve accomplished, instead of beating myself up over all the things I didn’t do, all the “shoulds”.

[@andreamarshall9677]

“Failure” is nothing more than an opportunity for growth, and becoming a reflective practitioner helps us assess and adjust for the next time. These cognitive actions are part of higher order thinking (Blooms Taxonomy). Yes, I am an educator. I teach art. The act of creating is at the top of the higher order thinking chart. It requires assessing and adjusting throughout the creative process. This kind of thinking carries into all areas of our lives. Thanks for sharing your wisdom!

[@bonniewinfield3148]

The ultimate goal of my religion is to eliminate self altogether, to become so transparent to the Transcendent that the self disappears. I have seen this moment of Enlightenment in the faces of those who have experienced it, and the result of that self-extinction is always explosive joy. So it doesn't matter if we are our best friend, or dwell on self-criticism, because both extremes reveal that fundamental and powerful attachment to self which is the roadblock to spiritual advancement. Thank you for your recipes, and your tips on cleaning, but I can't think like you.

[@FairylandCottage]

Thank you for sharing your perspective.

[@carolc2574]

Can I ask you the name of your religion? I am very intrigued

[@ChristianYogaTeacher]

Thanks Bonnie - YES! This is making me ponder again what I am learning in a book I am reading. In essence the spiritual life is about expanding past self-absorption into basically self-forgetting service. Here are some of the quotes: We live in a self-absorbed, competitive culture: getting left behind by others is terrifying and failing is unacceptable. The pressure this creates keeps us in a state of perpetual contraction, unable to be fully alive. The solution I’m offering may seem radical, even foolish: encouraging you to give things away (not just material things but control, status, adoration, etc.) to serve a Higher World that you can’t see. When presented with this new way of living, most of us are skeptical. We’ve spent most of our lives pursuing what we think of as personal success, focused on what we want for ourselves. This gives us our identity. The idea that life will change for the better when we become less self-absorbed feels like a sucker’s bet. The irony is that I’m not asking you to lose your identity; I’m asking you to find it. Finding yourself is a paradox. You become your real, Higher Self by putting your personal goals second and the Higher World’s first. Only in this role of helping and service do you expand into full aliveness. And only in this fully alive state can you be a bridge between the Higher and Lower Worlds. (From Coming Alive by Phil Stutz and Barry Michels)

[@bonniewinfield3148]

@@ChristianYogaTeacher Thank you CYT. Yes, exactly. Self-forgetting of personal identity that keeps us trapped and contracted.

[@bonniewinfield3148]

@@carolc2574 Christianity. "Losing your life to gain it" is usually understood to mean physical martyrdom. But in terms of spiritual evolution, it means losing all those conceptions of selfhood which prevent us from dissolving into God. Subtracting all focus on self and all the socializations which are so prevalent on this website to become one's authentic self. This is a spiritual martyrdom, the loss of one's "life" while one is still alive.

[@jjay6432]

Working progress however this inspires me and has got me thinking. HVD all💖

[@DanielMatthew89]

One of the advantages of being your own best friend is simply having someone to talk to, someone you don’t have to hide anything from. Someone you couldn’t hide anything from. It is liberating, in a way. It can also be disturbing. There are things you don’t want to think about, or to talk about or even admit to yourself.

[@joanwingo7114]

If I’m feeling sad or overwhelmed your videos always makes me feel better. Thank you from Florida. USA

[@askanthonyy]

Thank you so much for posting this. It was just what I needed to hear after how difficult this past year has been. All the love from the US.

[@lyndsaybaker9457]

It will get better. Best wishes ✿¸¸.•*´¯ `✿•.¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸ {｡^◕‿◕^｡} ✿¸¸.•*´¯ `✿•.¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ

[@melanielester2106]

Really enjoyed this video, as always....... such a good message to send out. I think a lot of us are too hard on ourselves. Loved the heart/nail craft, it turned out lovely. Happy Valentines day, stay safe x

[@ExLibris-Alys]

Sending everyone (each and every one of you) a virtual hug 🤗. I hope you have a great week in every way 💛. Thank you for sharing Niamh ☺️🌹

[@CM-wh8hn]

Watch a baby learning how to stand or walk. Falls many times, but no sense of failure or even of thought. Just keeps getting up and trying again. On her own timetable. Huge smile on her own, when she first stands or walks. That is real self-esteem. This is a natural, primal instinct inside all of us, that we unfortunately lose as we judge ourselves too harshly or let others judge us. But if we can get back to those same primal baby instincts, they will the best for us in an effortless, natural manner.

[@FairylandCottage]

So so true!

[@munajedski]

Perfect for today! 💟

[@FairylandCottage]

Happy day of love! 💕🌹💕

[@meenakshitiwari126]

I'm being my bestfriend for 1 year.

[@trinidad2450]

I didn’t want to see this video because I’ve found it hard to be my own best friend. Why should I, I’ve told myself. This is not the way it should be. So I took the leap of faith and I took a listen. I wasn’t sure what you’d say. I was surprised, not because of what you said, but a lot of what you shared is how I’ve been with myself. Thank you. I’ve listened to this video several times now, and will incorporate it into my alone times. I’ve shared this video to several of my dear friends and my sister-in-law. I’ve also posted it onto my Facebook page. I like to share good things that will help others think about how they see themselves and how they see others. I don’t even know how I found your channel, but I want you to know I SO appreciate you. ❤️. Sending you love from Southern California. By the way, Ireland is one of my dream destinations.

[@annettetice9952]

It’s a good day when we finally learn who we really are, what we like and stop caring what others think of us. So liberating! 👏🌻🌞