I'm struggling with slow living | Getting overwhelmed | Cozy Cottagecore Christmas Atmosphere

[@IamDaria]

Hello friends, I hope you enjoyed this (slightly random) video! I had this footage from a very cold, frosty and foggy December day which looked a little creepy and I didn't know where to use it... I thought I'd turn it into a little dark Christmas dream, especially seeing that it's Solstice today, for those interested in more ancient Yule traditions. 😊 Apart from this one cold foggy day, this December was mild and rainy. Not festive at all! Are you celebrating Christmas? Or Winter Solstice? Or New Year? Any other celebrations? I'd love to know what your traditions are!

[@dejah85]

I felt it's haunting message, true and raw. Most authentic.. thank you!!!❤

[@MatildaTheBookDragon]

I always start reading The Dark is Rising on the 20, Midwinters eve ❤❤ and celebrate Christmas with my family!

[@Escudera_de_Roble]

😃👍 It was fantastic, Daria!! And I'm happy to see you are in top shape again, after that cold! 😉 😊 I'm from the North of Spain, and we do celebrate the Solstice where I live, as Saint Thomas Day. It is also a busy traditional Market Day, with yummy special typical foods! 😁Then, as the rest of the Country, we celebrate Christmas Eve 🌟🤶🎅, Christmas Day🎁🎄, New Year's Eve 🍇🥂🍾, New Year's Day🎉🎊 ☃️✨, and... Epiphany!! 👑 (With a very special cake, and the Three Maggi Kings coming on parade for a second round of gifts! 🎁) 😅 In fact, we don't take our Christmas decorations down (or cease frantic preparations and celebrations) until after January 6th!! (And then, we collapse! 🥴🤣) I'm so glad I could finally make it to KZbin and watch this video! I really needed it!! Thank you again, Daria! 🙏🥰🤗

[@christineinhonolulu]

Makahiki started late November for us in Hawai‘i nei: Hau‘oli Makahiki Hou! 🌧️

[@keithlomas6107]

I hope you'll be feeling better after spending some time in Nature. Don't forget to have enough 💤 Salaam

[@CronesBones]

Opening cinematography is sublime!!! 🤤👌 wow ☺️

[@IamDaria]

Thank you! 🥰

[@angelagrimes8237]

Your vlog really resonated with me. And the Moms who below are struggling with making the magic happen but not feeling it themselves, I hear you. But know as a person who no longer has any family to speak of it is the memories that the magic my mother made happen during Christmas is what feeds me soul now. You are making memories your children will cherish and remember you and honor by carrying them forward as traditions worth having. I send gentle hugs to all Moms here who are kindred spirits.

[@watermelonlover745]

Yes! What my Mother did for me as a child warms my soul when most of my memories in life are very negative

[@donnajewell6909]

Each frame of your video could be an exquisite picture 💫✨. So lovely…..

[@IamDaria]

Aah thank you so much! ✨

[@jess53nz]

Watching this on Christmas day here in nz. Wishing you a merry Christmas and looking forward to more videos in 2024. ❤

[@IamDaria]

Thank you so much for your support! 🥰 Hope you had a lovely Christmas day and wishing you a great start of the New Year!

[@hana7_]

the beginning was EVERYTHING!

[@jp-rs6ns]

I feel the same. It's nice to know I'm not the only one. Loved your video 🙂❄

[@dejah85]

This has been my favorite adaption of what this year's December has felt like. Haunting, dark, and perhaps lonely at times... a true reminder of how much we give during the holidays. .How much we give, and yet somehow we find ourselves feeling less than❤ You my dear, have a beautiful way of reminding us of what it means to take things slow and really grasp the magic we hold within. The beauty of what it means, to be human. ❤ Sending you so much Love during this time.. I am so grateful for you.❤ Happy Holidays❤

[@IamDaria]

Aah thank you so much! Have a wonderful Christmas and the rest of the year! 🥰✨

[@rosestar5157]

You're absolutely right.. and I'm not feeling festive.. I'm so lonely.. feeling bad but now you inspired me to enjoy self care time❤

[@y.y._4600]

Ваше несовершенное полено - совершенно ☺️. Счастливого Вам Рождества, счастливого и волшебного 🎇🎄🎇

[@khushibhardwaj6467]

Watching this video in August and enjoying my cinnamon peppermint tea🍵. Your videos are so calming and majestic.

[@EsmeraldaRamos-w8v]

Hello 👋 My Dearest Friend Daria: The Beginning of Your Intro was So Mysterious and True. I have Dreams just like yours. And Then I Wake Up. So TRUE. And Everything You Have Stated Is So Like How I Feel. My Life At This Moment Is Not Good. But, I really Need to Make Time For Myself and Take Care Of Myself First. Thank You So Much 😊 For Today’s Video And Your Message. I’m Going To Take It At Heart ❤️ HAPPY CHRISTMAS 🎄 TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY- HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎆 I WILL BE Waiting And Watching Out For Your New Videos. TAKE CARE MY FRIEND- From: Your Friend In TEXAS USA🤠🇺🇸❤️🎄

[@johndayan7126]

Beautiful 💖 thank you. Happy holidays. ❄☃🎄

[@NaturFee]

May the spirit of the new year heal us all. And may all the beauties be with us this year

[@IamDaria]

Wonderful words ✨

[@vlad-mundi]

What a mood change from the winter horror tale to a christmassy warm part 😅 Love this, it's refreshing to see something new and unusual but still in your amazing style! Winter is not an easy season at all and end of year is rather often filled with anxiety of finishing everything up. It's good to take time for yourself, well done! Lovely video and loved the little dance partner you had there 😆

[@IamDaria]

Haha I was a tad worried about this mood change 😅 but to be honest this season is kind of like that… tiresome, overwhelming, but magical and cozy. It’s not just one! It can be all at once. 😄 Haha my dance partner was not amused!

[@Hornbeam40]

Love the poetry.....Winter Solstice Greetings!

[@IamDaria]

Happy Winter Solstice! ✨😊

[@watermelonlover745]

Christina Rossetti such a wonderful poet

[@keithlomas6107]

Sometimes feeling overwelmed is inevitable. The thing to remember is nothing is perfect...You can't control everything.

[@ani9603]

When I watch your videos I see such abundant beauty. With this one in particular I noticed the frozen flowers, the mist and the old buildings, your home is incredible too! I love your curtains, cupboards, table cloth and little mushroom light. You are quite stunning yourself and have very lovely hair, skin and hands. Thank you for sharing these videos. They really are a blessing. Happy Holidays!❤❤

[@martindurkin8837]

Hello Daria, I think it is important to remember the lonely and anxious people as you did since Christmas can be difficult when all you want is for it not to be. Everything looks so wonderful! Merry Christmas my dear.

[@hippyelise1]

Great video. Everything you said is true...looks like a yummy Yule Log. ❤

[@melindaferreira9879]

Your intro is so eerily beautiful.. I think your type log looks fantastic!

[@athinoullasofokleous4883]

Thank you Daria

[@halleylewis7242]

Loved this. Especially the beginning. My mornings in Oregon are looking dark and gloomy too. Makes me sleepy then I watch your videos and it makes me appreciate it. ❤

[@barbaraschultink2499]

Your log looks wonderful !!! Wishing you a verry Merry Christmas and a healthy and wonderful New Year. Greetings from the Netherlands.

[@WritingArcadia]

Hi Daria, thank you, as ever, for all your wonderful videos. They make a positive difference in people's lives, including in my life.

[@AlongThePathsOfNature]

Merry Christmas from Portugal! ❤ @AlongThePathsOfNature

[@IamDaria]

Merry Christmas! ✨

[@benvolio751]

stunning video and wonderful message 🤎

[@bluetoadflax2486]

Another wonderful video from you! That introduction was brilliant; as nice as the cosy side of winter is, the darker side of it is fascinating, it really thrills ones imagination.

[@IamDaria]

Thank you so much! ❄️✨ I thought I’d do something different this time! 😄

[@ricardodemattos8490]

(5:05) What? I gave up on being perfect a long time ago and informed those close to me about this! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Young Lady! May your Art continue to be present among us in 2024! 🌲🌹🌲🌹🌲

[@mags1958uk]

You are beautiful through and through. A very merry Christmas to you. X

[@IamDaria]

Merry Christmas to you too! ✨

[@cathylynnpietranton]

Really enjoyed this video. Happy Christmas ❤☃️🎄

[@AnaOliveira-vs5pt]

Love your book. Want to see it more.

[@mrsplumbridge4888]

Lovely thank you so much 😊

[@leshamininatesan]

The scenaries along with the music at the intro was so transcending, and the snapping back to reality was brilliant! The content in itself as a whole was so calming and transcending! Thank you for this experience! 🍀🤍

[@latasrinivasan8001]

I loved the dark mood at the beginning of the video. This has been very different from all your other videos. The story telling, the transition from dark mood to the warmth, was amazing! More than amazing. It was spectacular! And I was in the dumps but thanks to your video, I am now reminded of a different perspective.

[@billharrison8259]

Merry Christmas Daria. Beautiful video.

[@IamDaria]

Merry Christmas! ✨

[@kenneyk5260]

Wonderfully, beautiful video as always. Merry Christmas to you.

[@IamDaria]

Thank you so much!

[@SirRodericSpode]

Hi Daria, i've watched several your videos now over the last few weeks and they really are some of the sharpest, well edited, artistic content on KZbin today. You should be very proud. It has inspired my wife and I to make far more of an effort around the house, as it often becomes cluttered and we lose motivation. Merry Christmas from Kent, England.

[@IamDaria]

Aah thank you so much for your support! 😊 Merry Christmas to you, and have a wonderful New Year!

[@eugeniaivaschenko7799]

So beautiful, especially Christmas tree and frosty plants, and your bakery, and paintings. Thank you.

[@IamDaria]

Thank you so much! 🥰

[@DSLEEinNewYork]

Hi, I love your video poetry! Really appreciate your effort and time on creating the work of art and share with us. And I'm so jealous of the cozy and beautiful landscape you encounter everyday! LOVE from NYC ❤

[@arcana4944]

Wow !!! I just love this video ! The beginning was just amazing...you're so talented Daria. I just long for Thursday nights to see your creations. Thank you so much and have a happy Christmas ❤

[@cherry-xz6ei]

Absolutely incredible 👏

[@Rosa-s6t8u]

Tus vídeos son hermosos, me gusta tu cinematografía perfecta, pero adoro tu experiencia personal y como la transmites, aprendo mucho de ti, y me has ayudado muchas veces a comprenderme a mi misma porque me parezco a ti bastante. Gracias Daria 💜

[@javiersanchezmejia2350]

Thank you for the video 🎄

[@literary1]

Wonderful thoughts and images, as always... Blessings and Merry Christmas from Lisa in the U.S.

[@MónicaNogueiraOrtea]

I love it as the introduction to this month of December full of contradictions. The exterior is beautifully cold and gloomy and the interior of the homes is full of life and warmth. Congratulations, everything you create is sublime.

[@martinwebb1681]

The chocolate log looked wonderful. A truly festive video which was so very enjoyable. 🙂

[@Sakshamyadav-c1y]

The film of quotes at the start was awesome ✨✨

[@OlgaPogozheva]

This intro just blew me away 😻 so dark and atmospheric!! Love it 😻 You inspired me to go to the nearest woods and take some similar shots 😊 just for myself 😌

[@theasianjenn]

I loved this! Thanks for sharing!

[@goodlifedetroit]

I thought I clicked on the wrong video and this was for Halloween. 😅 Very creative video. 👏🏾 I, too, have been feeling burnt out, and I wasn't feeling very festive this December. I focused on minimal and simple decor. We still had a wonderful holiday, and I'm taking a few weeks off from my creative work to focus on resting and fun hobbies. Merry Christmas ✨️💜

[@SonyaDyson]

What amazing photography. I am normally quite crazy about Christmas, but with moving this year I am just not feeling festive. I am however feeling calm and even happy... Keeping mentally healthy is a moment to moment exercise I love the mental poetry of this video. Beautiful and very honest Thank you so much once again

[@EduardoHenrique-nd1ro]

Lovely video! Thanks for sharing with us! Happy Holidays! Cheers from Brazil!

[@louisejffisher4630]

Happy Christmas Daria ~ I cannot tell you how much I adore your posts ~ Thank you and much love ~ x ~

[@SanaAli-cx1fo]

Claiming soothing ❤❤❤❤

[@IamDaria]

🥰

[@janeenbreyman212]

Loved the intro! I did not expect that from you! Your Yule log looks delicious!

[@richardjames3022]

Thanks for all your wonderful videos. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family, not forgetting your cat

[@PilgrimKat]

The beginning gave me such chills! You really captured the dark anxious winter chill...but I'm very grateful you brought us back round to warm and comforting reflections haha 😅

[@ashish_sunny]

Thank you!

[@deboramissoorten6765]

The frosty scenery looked so magical . The Yule log 🍰 looks very tasty , thanks for the recipe. Merry X-mas to you too 🎄

[@gurkmeja2021]

Such a very beautiful video 🌟🌟✨️🌟🌟 Wishing you the very best!🕯 /Ditte 🤓 🇸🇪

[@farinaca]

I relate to this so very much. 🕊

[@wendybrown-jensen8408]

Loved this video especially.. and the authentic opening!! This is how I feel this December🌙⭐️

[@mtnshelby7059]

The gothic opening scene was enchanting and just a tad delightfully chilling...and then😂very clever. My job is haywire now, ugh, typical pre Christmas craziness. 😮

[@IamDaria]

Haha I thought I’d do something different this time! 😆 I hope you get some well deserved rest soon! Happy Christmas! ✨😊

[@witchpins]

I just opened youtube to show someone your videos and was delighted to see you'd JUST posted. I haven't been able to watch yet but I want to say I'm sorry you're struggling. I'm the exact same way at this time of year, and your videos have been helping me a lot. Excited to watch it through, even if the subject matter is tough

[@IamDaria]

Aah thank you so much! 🥰 This video is slightly different from others… but I hope that’s not a problem! 😄 It’s a bit of a reflection of all the different feelings arising this season

[@oldcrowcreations]

I love how you created this video. Beautiful imagery. I have not felt very festive this month. Now that it’s just about here, I have been feeling it a bit more. I’m looking forward to having off from work for the next week and reorganizing my space as well as my mind and thoughts of what is to come. Merry Christmas! 🎄

[@Phantom_093]

I loved the cat dance scene! This video does reflect all the different sides of this season quite well!

[@IamDaria]

Cat didn’t love it 😆

[@mahakhan7285]

You have a great talent of videography, cinematography, storytelling and framing. I hope if you someday think of making it a full time focus of yours. How many more great frames and stories people will be able to see and hear✨️✨️ Keep sprinkling your essense in this wide universe✨️✨️ it surely needs you and your creativity.

[@Michellescozylife]

Such a beautiful video, just like all your videos. Watching your videos gives me time to pause and reflect. Thank you for taking the time to create❤️. I hope you have a very happy holiday!

[@IamDaria]

Thank you so much! 🥰 Have a lovely holiday too! ✨

[@photo_rezerv]

Good afternoon. I really liked today's video format - it's different from your other videos. I really need your help - could you please share where I can buy these small firefly mushrooms? I've been dreaming of buying them for half a year now, but no one tells me where I can do it. I will be very grateful if you share a link to them or where to buy them) Merry Christmas)

[@vaishnaviasheetty3186]

Drowning in the cringy unrealistic city life has always made me a more of a private person and I prefer a slow life in a countryside where I could finally breath fresh air and live fully!!And you are one of the inspiration of course!🤍🍃

[@eosantigen]

This log doesn’t look imperfect but rather quite perfect 😍

[@claregilbert2481]

Quite eery start like a spooky movie thriller then burst into happiness and Christmas lovely thank you I love your relaxing stories 😊 ❤️

[@IamDaria]

Thank you so much! 🥰

[@crisfernandez477]

Loved the creepy dark winter dream! Thanks for reminding us that we can experience a variety of emotions and that's okay, the light will always be there even if it is lighting a candle 😊 I wish you a Merry Christmas ❤

[@ath_draw]

Wow, seriously I didn’t expect that.. amazing Especially the introduction, it gives “over the garden wall” vibes You just got a new subscriber 🤍

[@Jonnie_Rich]

that beginning was more like poetry of silent hill lol! with the creepy music box sound.

[@Mishkamoreland]

I am feeling completely burnt out from the stress and anxiety of "making Christmas" as a mom. I feel like the only ppl who get to enjoy Xmas are kids and men.

[@purplecowmovement7677]

Same here! I get SO overwhelmed because I feel like everything falls on me. I have to get everything done, no help. No wonder I don't enjoy it. 😒

[@watermelonlover745]

I'm so glad Christmas is over. Lol I am so exhausted

[@MonaLisa625]

Ask for help. If no one is helping you, then don't do it. You deserve to enjoy the holidays too! And people must help each other when a holiday is coming. It's like you spend some time together and everything is done much quickly. So, please, don't do all the work by yourself. Plus, holidays are about joy and relaxation or even doing nothing, not about feeling exhausted or even missing the holidays because of this.

[@earlypensioner]

Beautiful, very special one this one!! ❤ Wish you a MERRY Xmas 🤶

[@survival-boy23]

I like coutryside ❤❤🎉

[@fionahowellwrites5302]

Loved the beginning especially of this! So cool. :)

[@IamDaria]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@dacioferreira7127]

Que lindo e fofo é sua rotina.

[@IamDaria]

Obrigado 😊

[@madeleineg2049]

Thank you for the video. I found that I'm rather strongly affected by the feelings of those around me. But being sensitive has also the advantage, that I recover very fast and don't need much to do so. Just thinking about someone I care for and what he may like as a chrismas present already brought me joy. I try to establish habits (like journaling or such), but when I'm stressed, I find that skipping out on those not yet formed habits, calms me down. It reminds me, that I don't have to write or do much, if I'm not feeling like it. That little piece of imperfection takes away the pressure of "performing well" for me. Anyway, if you feel overwhelmed, just take a look at what is necessary and what not. This helps me, whenever I feel stressed. And since I realize once more that a lot actions aren't truely necessary, I can use that time for something else instead. Personally, I think it's fine to not be the most joyful during such a time. Feelings are feelings, and it's fine to feel the uncomfortable ones even if others wish you didn't. Best wishes from europe

[@IamDaria]

Beautiful words and I love your approach so much! 🥰

[@iamdrubo]

A wonderful day it is... I'm sorry for my English language 😔... I love dark weather... Merry christmas 🎅 🎄 ❤ to you too....

[@IamDaria]

Have a lovely rest of the year! 😊

[@maggievandam6986]

I miss you posting new video’s. Hope you are doing well.

[@joannemorrall5175]

Hi Daria, Wishing you a very blessed Yule and a lovely festive peaceful season. I absolutely adore your videos. They bring me SO much joy and comfort. WHERE DID YOU GET YOUR MUSHROOM LIGHTS FROM ON THE WOODEN LOG??? they are beautiful. xx

[@elizabethismyname1207]

Hi, Daria! Brand new to your channel, as of today. Thank you for this video and talking about emotions! I’m a stay-at-home mom of an 8 month old and am 10 weeks pregnant with my husband and I’s second baby. I love my babies, but today has been an unusually hard day for me, with pregnancy hormones raging and my emotions all over the map. I was a psychology major in college, and I keep thinking to myself, “I should know what to do when I have all these varied emotions!” But that’s far from the truth. I still struggle, even though I know what I can do to try and process the emotions and calm myself. I found this video very calming today, and I truly appreciate it. Thank you! All the best wishes for you this holiday season!

[@goafterwind3305]

Присоединяюсь ко всему выше сказанному: так тепло, лампово, атмосферно...♥ Но, все птицы мира, где вы взяли этот светильник с грибами?! После того, как его увидела, не могу больше ни о чем другом думать. )) Сначала показалось, что мох и грибы настоящие, настолько натуралистично смотрится, но когда загорелись лампочки, мое сердце ухнуло куда-то вниз и забилось быстрее в детском восторге.

[@sky_baroness]

I needed to see this. ❤

[@Escudera_de_Roble]

😃👍 Spectacular!! 😍 💕 🌫️🕯️🎄 Two sides to December, and you presented them so brilliantly, Daria!! 😊 I don't know which part I enjoyed more, if your delightfully eerie Dark Christmas tale dream, or your wonderful December mood description, where you reminded me of the heroine at the beginning of a romantic comedy! 😉 I guess it was the contrast between the two!! After one of those hectic days where there's no time to be online, I'm so glad I'm finally here to enjoy this treat of a video!👌Thank you!! 🙏 🤗🥰 (PS: That Yule Log looked absolutely yummy!! 😋). 👏👏👏😘

[@sanjanayadav-u2e]

Beautiful ❤️

[@IamDaria]

Thank you! 🥰

[@cerridwencottagediary9194]

That was so magical-I loved it! The Yule log looked delicious though being vegan I couldn't eat it. Seasons Greetings from Wales

[@MatildaTheBookDragon]

What a beautiful video, as always! Fantastic chocolate log 😋😋 Likr your wise words about mindfulness. However, I wouldnt say its a " weakened mind"who make up stories, we all do, all the time. The enlightened mind see that we do that and can smile and laugh about it with loving kindness. ❤ but we will still do it 😂

[@maryalcock9451]

What a lovely video xxx and where did you get the magical mushroom log lamp 😍😍😍😍

[@TheEmpressgoth]

❤❤❤hugs thank you

[@FlowerDragonGaming]

that yule log looks amazing what do you mean? I'd eat the heck outa that. Good job!

[@beckygroff8698]

Hi-am new to your channel! It’s quite lovely ❤Can you tell me where you got your adorable mushroom light? Thank you!

[@markmackenzie6061]

Hi Daria. We just discovered your channel. We love it. Merry Christmas ps what is the Christmas song you used and who sings it? It was great. Loved the Yul Log and your cat.

[@kl4779]

What is the book called that you show a page of December from?

[@trevorlsheppard7906]

❤❤