Embrace Your Life Story - How to Romanticize Your Life

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I recently watched this studio ghibli film called "Whisper of the Heart" and the next morning I was so inspired to make my own little short film depicting the beauty and simple joys of my life that I went out and recorded it! I also share the ways that I romanticize my own life and how you can fully embrace your days on this beautiful blue planet.
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Thank you so much for watching my video! :) I post a new video on slow living, simple living and noticing the simple joys every week but if you're curious to see more of my content, check out my blog! As a writer, I have a full archive of posts written on the Simply Joys blog about how to find more joy in your life as well as slow and simple living, mindfulness, and living in France. I hope it brings you as much joy as it did me making it! :) Have a magical day, lovely! ☀️
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Embrace Your Life Story - How to Romanticize Your Life

[@helenawoods]

Hello sweet soul!! 🤗Let's get those good, appreciative vibes goin' - what are some simple joys that are around you today? What are the small things that you feel especially grateful for right now?

[@sakinastraveldiary4562]

Spring ❤️

[@sourgreendolly7685]

Gala apples, warm breezes, comfy spots to sit and read in, and oreo ice cream cake

[@sarahhankins5644]

The cotton wood fluff continues to grow heavier in the air... like thousands of tiny fairies, the fluff flies around like tiny snowdrops and brings a smile to my heart ❤️

[@karareynolds772]

Blossom, a fragrant breeze and my purring cat 💗

[@joepeponis869]

Complete and utter Awesome sauce!!!!! (YOU), my family, my health and my awareness. Thank you! Three years ago a person reintroduced me to life again, I had been racing by so quickly without taking time to enjoy the "Simple Beauty" that was all around me. Now that I'm not in such a hurry to "live" life I can now see all that I had been missing that had always been right there in front of me. The early mornings, the smell of fresh coffee and flowers, the birds merrily about their business. The green grass and the smell of fresh air. Walking out in nature is still my ultimate simple joy being in the forest is so calming and wondrous. To get lost in an adventure novel or a movie that moves the soul. To connect with like minded beauties of light. So much love in your viewer comments. Excellent my friend I hope you have the most magical day! ;)

[@MisisH]

Each of us has a unique part to play in the healing of the world. Marianne Williamson, The Law of Divine Your videos are starting to be a part of my self care routine 😊💕 i sincerely thank u for all that you do

[@helenawoods]

love Marianne Williamson!! ❤️ Thank you for the beautiful quote, I love it!

[@christianemichelberger8245]

..."allow people to freely misunderstand you." Gold!

[@janefrancestamay1935]

Allow people to freely misunderstand you...i love this phrase😍

[@AntonMaroun]

I LOVE this video!! The language you use is soo juicy and rich and descriptive! Thanks, Lena!

[@JRose-zk1ni]

Love this one Helena. I romanticized the day by wearing one of my aprons when I prepared dinner. I have quite a few that my mother in law made and then a few as gifts. I had stopped wearing them and then decided to wear one tonight! I've also started having fresh flowers in the house. Those are simple things and they always make walk lighter in my step :-)

[@helenawoods]

how lovely!! 😍💃

[@Lovejoypeace69]

I want to thank you, my friend, for helping me understand the power of journaling. I’m a very happy 59-year-old healthy, of course my life has many ups and downs, but it brought me to a powerful place. I’ve always struggled with journaling, and you’ve opened my eyes to journaling in a way that I’ve never thought possible. I set up my journal in the morning or whenever I feel like it and I write about my life. I don’t write about what people need to know I write about what I love.sometimes I’ll sit and listen to your video. It inspires me to write about things that I never thought about. Thank you once again for your work, your videography, your kind and gentle words. I want to thank you for your wisdom, and your desire to get out there and do what you love.

[@Lovejoypeace69]

Thank you! Please continue to create as you feel led, these incredible Vblog! You are making a difference!

[@user-me1sx4eu9y]

Your videos are like therapy to me. They give me a boost in the morning and peace and calm at night. Thank you for making them. My simple joys: the quiet of early mornings, dinner and classical music, the sunshine twinkling across the pond outside my home

[@helenawoods]

thank you sweet soul, this makes my heart very happy to hear 🥰 What beeeeaautiful simple joys 💫 The early morning is the most magical time of day 😍

[@jiggpuff]

Whisper of the Heart is one of my favorite Studio Ghibli films! There's so much beauty and magic in the simple interactions and everyday living that go unnoticed. That film made me want to savor every moment this life has to offer. Your videos inspire me very much in the same way. Thank you

[@crappaeplema]

As always your videos are so inspiring and beautifully filmed. Thanks for that! =) I feel that the less the outer distractions become the more I start noticing the small things. I start doing things I used to do as a child: hugging trees, observing snails, playing with the cold water of the mountain stream, imagining the fairies living in the forest nearby. Every day is filled with simple joys and it's up to me to notice them. They are always there...

[@MissM025x]

You have such a way with words, I always feel inspired after listening to your videos. My simple joy today is appreciating time and knowing I don’t need to rush anything.

[@i5263sweets]

I love your storytelling...You are a poet of soul and heart.

[@Mo_Polis]

I'm a pretty new subscriber here, and I simply love how you seem to sum up, all off the things that I cherish and notice in everyday life, and have been doing for years now! Somehow, hearing you saying them, makes it more special. Thank you! I recently started my own KZbin channel trying to share my experiences about nature and life, and although I'm probably not even close to the quality you share with us here, (amazing!) You sure are a source of inspiration to me and many others. So glad I found your channel, and again, thank you! Greetings from the Netherlands!

[@jyotishj7582]

LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL !!

[@seemausmani3044]

Beautiful peaceful and real. Love your channel.

[@CaptainSallyPoo]

Dear Helena, I only stumbles upon your channel and heard in one of your videos you are from SoCal, and then in a different video hearing Oceanside. I'm from San Diego as well and still currently live here. It's so fun to see so many beautiful treasures being displayed in your video. It's been a while since I've been back to Balboa Park. Luckily, I frequent the beach quite often 💜 thanks for sharing your bits of wisdom with us

[@zahratalhaya]

ive done all of these previously in my life . tQ for sharing this . it really meant a lot to me . appreciated very much ❤️🌹✨

[@lizsmith3717]

Simply lovely❤️ Thank you!!

[@evelyndeleon2754]

Thank you for being inspiring and keep being you

[@MoniquefromTheNetherlands]

I always feel uplifted when I watch an older vlog of yours. ✨ I love your slow living videos so much. 💖 Thanks for making them in the past. And I will always pass by regularly and check them out. It soothes me when I'm having a hard time, But I also like to watch them when things are going well. ✨💖

[@helenawoods]

aw I'm so glad Monique! :)

[@MoniquefromTheNetherlands]

@@helenawoods Thank you so much for your response. 😊 And how nice that when you have inspiration you would make new vlogs. But if that doesn't happen, that's totally fine too. Because your old slow living vlogs are so incredibly valuable 💖✨💖

[@rapatchot-armornwat2506]

Your voice is simply easy to listening and also motivated me all the time when I feel overwhelmed. Keep it up 🙏👍👏

[@merryfergie]

I appreciate you for sharing thru KZbin. Learn to thrive ... I enjoy romanticizing life. I celebrate life Iam curious I love integrity I live each day as if it were the last A beautiful way of life I have enjoy thej past 20 years

[@rebeccal.672]

Thank you for this. I think all of us should be thankful for Each and Every day we have. Especially when there are many people who want to see one more sunrise , sunset, or to just spend more time with a loved one and they can't or don't get to for whatever reason.

[@margaretsnyder4007]

I was in an auto accident last week. Feeling just lost. But this video helped me shift my perspective. I feel lighter ! Love your channel!! 😍💕❤️🌺

[@CrystleSky]

There are always victories each day. Sending love and light. 💛🐎💛🐎🐎🐎

[@rmartel919]

Loved your video. I was watching a Ghibli film (The Wind Rises) and decided to take a break and do some drawing. Opened up KZbin on my tablet and your lovely video was waiting for me!

[@PilgrimKat]

*"allow people to freely misunderstand you."* Wow. I need more of this attitude in my life. This video made me feel so happy and excited! 😀

[@tracyhickman6961]

This!! Because some people will, no matter what you do.

[@michellef4645]

Dear Helena, your videos are balm for the soul and you are joy personified! Thank you for sharing your awesomeness with us! 🌺 🌸 🌼

[@CitrouilleCitron]

Soooo poetic. Thank's for this video

[@laugregall8286]

Allow. You to freely misunderstand you 💚💚💚

[@theartofnaturegermany]

*"Exist loudly"* ✨ How beautiful, I'm gonna write this on the first page of my new journal!! Let's make this an affirmation for life 💚 Helena you look so beautiful in your red dress and the cerry blossoms 🌺😍

[@helenawoods]

aw thank you Alina!! I'm so glad to hear it resonated with your heart

[@sakinastraveldiary4562]

Helena love your video. Being curious makes life interesting and being courageous makes life worth-living. You are both curious and courageous! Cheers

[@Devibaba]

Love this -- Many thanks!!

[@draugustadorning]

Beautiful! Loved all the beautiful blossoms blooms and scenery. Glad you are safely back in France.

[@mhyntea]

Love all your videos! And it makes me happy that you were inspired by Studio Ghibli's Whisper of the Heart 💕 Such a beautiful movie!

[@Simon-je7ko]

That was so cool. Your videos change my life. Wow.

[@cindiq4you751]

Thank you.

[@MameysMedley]

I can watch your videos all day. Thank you!

[@aryanazareen3743]

this is what I really am. but i belong to such a community where people literally suck if I allow them to misunderstand me freely. but I hope someday God will let me have it my way.

[@donnamarsh3474]

"Be so fully you that people think you are a tad bit awkward " LOVE THIS! 💓😁

[@floridamezzo8734]

The beach!

[@cromeakin9396]

This video is the best!!! 🥰

[@daniparrell6968]

Thanks Helena. Simple joys is giving us a Great inspiration

[@EyeonU100]

This is a beautifull Ikigai philosophie and way of seeing life… You really have fun and enjoy life.

[@ericawallace526]

I'm especially grateful for this video. So much so that I have watched it 3 times. "Let people freely misunderstand you." That is something I will be thinking about often! How freeing those words are!

[@nicolegenerale]

THIS IS BEAUTIFUL 💛☺️✨💖🥰🙌🏼 you are extremely wise and introspective and I love listening to your thoughts and perspectives especially with the cinematic videos you film along with the message

[@whattovisitinromania5044]

I enjoy watching your relaxing videos! Very inspiring! ❤️

[@helenawoods]

thank you lovely soul!! I'm so glad you enjoy these

[@goodvibeslovin]

Great video! It spoke to my soul.

[@bellec4453]

Thank you So Much for this very inspiring video and for your soothing words I loved it ! 😌🙏💖

[@kimcartwright8111]

This was so beautiful. A wonderful way to start my day. Thank you, I need to be reminded, a lot. Simple joy, feeding the birds and they are starting to know me which makes me so happy. I am grateful when I see true joy and laughter from my daughters. My heart just feels so full and I wish it could last a lot longer then it does. Have a wonderful day!

[@robindifabio3619]

What a joy you are ❣️ Thank you for this 🥰

[@joepeponis869]

Ha you did it again Helena, you create magic! How profound and touching your works of ART are! You move me THANK YOU!!!!! After previously watching Dr. Jordan Peterson interview with another renoun author and thinker on the concepts and meaning of life, I feel strangely enough more educated, more inspired and greatly refreshed beyond words more so after watching your videos. I love your beautiful light you go girl! Mwah....

[@helenawoods]

thank you Joe! i love YOUR light! Your joy and kindness shine so bright and I always smile so big when I read your comments 🤗

[@katiemynette4285]

Heart of Kentucky. Hello Simple Joys. Glad to see your long journey brought you back to your home safely. I prayed for you to have traveling mercies. Katie.

[@helenawoods]

thank you Katie! 🤗

[@carolwolf6621]

You don’t let you canner steam escape. When buzzer goes off you shut off the exhaust. Then you start canning.

[@alizaghimire743]

I love this video so much. Thankyou for sharing this♥️

[@travelinggrammy]

Your beautiful videos are always so delightful and inspiring. Thank you for all your hard work. You are a joy!

[@myhauntingromance]

I love this so, so much. This is what I want to achieve in my life

[@LiveFree123]

How many times can a person ❤️ this video? “Commit to living life with brazen integrity” I love seeing you and your husband together. He reminds me of my son, Garrett. This puts a smile on my face. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@helenawoods]

aw how lovely!! 🤗 Thank you for your very sweet words, Tracey! He'll be in the next story video!

[@emilyroseellis]

That is mindblowing, allowing people to fully misunderstand you... how freeing....

[@helenawoods]

Right?! The phrase came to me while driving through the mountains and it felt like time stood still lol

[@emilyroseellis]

@@helenawoods Beautiful!

[@kanzul4256]

My family and I are going through a rough phase, and at times, we get tired and feel hopeless but then we are also able to recognize how trials and tribulations are nothing but a chance for growth. Its a sign for us to be grateful that not only we get to experience something we thought we'd never be strong enough to endure, but also to appreciate how fortunate we are to still be able to breathe and witness life for what it is. Thank you for this beautiful video, and the breathtaking scenery.

[@kwu1842]

i love your videography and narration! Brilliant.

[@ecoknitty]

Absolutely ♡

[@emilyroseellis]

This is so beautiful. Made me cry several times. Love from some islands in Washington state. Xxoo

[@ibolyamolnar3211]

Your stairs with the ceramics are so cheerful. This episode was the closest to my heart. I spent the morning celebrating everything, making tea and doing some exercises, to go out to the garden barefoot, to put on make up while listening to you. Life is good!

[@temismontenegromontenegro9319]

Another great and inspiring video. 😍

[@janefrancestamay1935]

Always waiting for your incoming videos

[@suvamsingh3248]

Thankyou so much for sharing with us ❤️❤️🙏🙏

[@beverleyroberts1025]

I've just been for a walk, and while I was out I picked some of the jasmine 💮🌾 from the trees so I could smell the fragrance all the way home 🏡 Love your videos Helena.x 😊

[@helenawoods]

ahhhh magical! I can smell the jasmine from here 😍 Adore the scent of jasmine. So funny - I wrote that specific simple joy (scent of jasmine) in this original video script but cut it out in post-processing! Wild! What a delightful simple joy Beverley ✨

[@carolynthompson6518]

This is truly one of your best videos ❤️

[@helenawoods]

Wow, thank you Carolyn!

[@raghavendra4633]

Thanks, Respected Madam for all HAPPY VLOGS !!! Thanks from INDIA !!!

[@rjrod6381]

Hi Helena! I honestly think that you should write a long film, with yourself acting in the main role. It would surely be a beautiful film with an incredible script. Your videos are really outstanding. Is there an award that they give to youtube videos? Because you deserve an award, seriously. Beautiful work dear Helena! 🙂🤗

[@helenawoods]

aw wow what a fun creative idea! Lately I've been itching to do something new creatively with my videos, thank you for the great idea Rj! 🤗

[@j.elainefrancis3845]

lovely and thank you! Just what I needed today! and hadn't thought about...wise woman you are!!

[@danieladeutsch1708]

"It does not matter how long you live, but how deep you live" - Jane Fonda Thank you so much for this beautiful video, dear mermaid! You became such a indispensable part of my life. Whenever I need to get up from my dark places I do watch your deep videos, feel calm, happy and full. Thank you so much, our sweet mermaid for your hard work, bless you! 💕

[@helenawoods]

Thank you sweet kindred spirit Daniela! 💕🥰

[@julia1114]

You inspire me so much dear Helena! Sending love from Brazil 🤍

[@VerenaSatriani]

Always thank you so much, Helena

[@helenawoods]

Glad you enjoyed it sweet friend 🤗

[@monashah1810]

Hello Helena , Individuality Is Fascinating But It Is Not Well Received In Closed , Conformist Social Set Ups .... TO BE GREAT IS TO BE MISUNDERSTOOD .... Wish You An Inspirational Day .... Warm Regards 😊

[@helenawoods]

Thank you for sharing your beautifully profound thoughts Mona! Have a lovely day filled with inspiration and simple delights 🤗

[@bduffy1215]

Beautiful...

[@KristenMelissa]

😍 Thank you for reminding us to savor the beauty of each moment with awareness- in a distracted and faced paced world, this video and your message is so soothing to my heart. 💗

[@createrecipes2159]

Beautiful video. Simple joys is awesome ❤

[@lucyjacot1843]

Thank you!! That’s exactly what I needed today. I feel so much better now😊!

[@EmilyElizabethMay]

This video was served to me straight after I journaled about being grateful for all the ordinary things in my day to day life. It was as though I manifested this video to solidify what I was thinking 😌😌😌 (or KZbin just knows me really really really well 😅) Thank you for this beautiful message ♥️

[@elizabethcablesings]

Hi love. It may be a bit late for you to see this comment...I am an Oregonian who has been a musician for many a moon. I am beginning to use a GpPro to create music videos in iMovie. I am feeling limited a little both because I am novice and well...mostly that! LOL. Can you please recommend a video editing program for me? I also have another camera I use that is digital video as well... thanks for being an inspiration.

[@helenawoods]

Hi Elizabeth! I use Final Cut Pro! Very simple and easy to use

[@crestonhardcastle7631]

As crestons wife I love some of your videos I love the title of your channel simple joys I believe we should have fun in the little joys I have joy in my husband my cat being in nature I saw a sparrow the other day reminds me of the song His eye is on the Sparrow love it i love sparrows and red Cardinal those are my favorite birds we are worth more than the sparrows to our God our creator He gave us many things to enjoy it brings Him glory and it's made for us people to enjoy the best things in life cost nothing like relationships family and friends nature what an artist our God our creator look at nature you will see the best artist ever what simple free beauty that cost us nothing I love art like pottery and I love art I love a good cup of warm or hot tea like black tea good for our heart and tea with lemon or lemon and honey and a good book Amish fiction or learning about creative writing or boundaries something that will help improve our personal life

[@SamFournier]

So beautifully put together. The simple joys around me is hearing my husbands laughter and the feeling of being bundled up on the couch on this rainy day. This video reminded me of Pixar’s Soul movie✨

[@helenawoods]

I just watched it for the first time a few nights ago - LOVED it! Really resonated with it 💕

[@Bruno-bi6hq]

Ma très chère Helena. You make me laugh when you hug this tree too big for you, but in the hollow of this giant this hug is so comforting. Like Alice in Wonderland, you have found the door that leads you to Enchanted Land. The magic is there and like a bee warmed by the spring sun, intoxicated by this profusion of colors, you fly from flowers to bloom to gather all the scents of our land. You are the soul of a child lost in a world of adults but the truth always comes out of the mouths of children (I failed to keep mine despite all my struggles). You are a seed of madness that dances with the wind and I love you for that. It's all your "non-birthdays" that I wish you wonderful my dear Helena. It might sound silly, but I love your rainbow socks because they're you, just you.

[@helenawoods]

Aw this made my heart so happy to read Bruno! You're such a gifted creative writer. Thank you for these beautiful messages, kindred spirit ☀️🤗✨ And yes, they are so fun I adore wearing them! They add a lot of color to the day 💃

[@Bruno-bi6hq]

@@helenawoods The sweet music of words brings so many joys.

[@MeeMee-qt7ww]

Love your videos Helens, they always fill me with inspiration.

[@nigelfoley6200]

Totally beautiful, your video and message has really given me a lift on this otherwise not great day 🙏🙏🎶🎶☕☕♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@TheHappyblacky]

Love this new cinematic scenes. It’s like watching a movie, loved it. I’m currently learning to embracing my days and I’m inspired to share. Hope you had a wonderful birthday yesterday.🤍🤍

[@helenawoods]

So glad to hear you are embracing them! 🤩Thank you dear kindred spirit!! Spent it on the beach, reading and enjoying hot cocoa - it was simple and delightful

[@anshalakaluarachchi2387]

really love your videos ..im glad that i found your channel ..im also a person who enjoy simple things in my life.. ❤️😇 i have a dream to come to france & enjoy the culture ..❤️😊 lots of love friend ..keep doing more videos ..God Bless you 😇❤️ With love from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 😊

[@shaniacaseyparrenas8083]

Thank you so much for this ♡

[@sourgreendolly7685]

Love seeing a new video from you on my birthday 🎉 I’m just starting to romanticize myself and you’re a big part of why so thank you 💕

[@helenawoods]

Happy Birthday lovely soul!! May 18th? Fellow Week of the Natural 🥰 Thank you for your sweet words, hope you had such a magical day!

[@flapdoodlecacklberry]

Ahh, thank you dear Helena for once again uplifting and inspiring my day so beautifully!!! 💕 🌈🤸💐. The first thing I saw when I looked out my window this morning were seven buck deer parading by!!!!🦌 😍

[@helenawoods]

wow!! That's such a treat, Leonna! 😍

[@mas97526]

How beautiful!! So inspiring! Thank you so much for this. Been feeling a little meh lately. This is exactly what I needed for a pick me up! 😍

[@helenawoods]

Oh I’m so glad this lifted you up!! That is such joy to my ears. So encouraging, thank you Masebe 🥰💕

[@mas97526]

😍😘 Your fan from South Africa!

[@Lunalily444]

This!💖

[@maria_m0308]

Hello, thank you for sharing such a beautiful video, it's wonderful❤️❤️❤️ I feel grateful for having the time to enjoy videos like this😘

[@helenawoods]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful light with me! 🥰✨

[@ByEmmyHome]

These four tips are wonderful Helena! Love them all so much. Treat your life as a gift. Each moment is a treasure ❤ sending hugs x

[@kunalgoswami4520]

Love you ,❤️❤️ keep going and keep sharing your joy

[@breathewithbexi895]

Lovely video! 💜

[@soulful_poetry]

Love to you dear🥰

[@helenawoods]

Love to you Anamika! 🥰✨💕

[@lukkoish]

Beautiful😍😍😍