In the depths of autumn - steadying my weary mind and winterising the cottage

[@nihanerdivan4336]

I love the fact that you choose to be your very self, honest and unpolished. It sets you apart from many others who portray idealized lives. Stay brave, stay humble and please keep this authenticity! Love your videos because they come with a soul!

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@brendavale5464]

Seeing that you've posted a video is like receiving a gift from a far away friend! Your videos are so visually stunning. I love seeing Norway through your eyes. I so enjoy learning about nature and your interests. But honestly, when you share what's in your heart is my absolute favourite part! Thank you for sharing your processing, your life journeys and your honest feelings! I look forward to seeing whatever you share next.

[@leslierobertson385]

Don't be scared of us - we're all nice people here! 😀 (25000 of us!)

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Haha, so true 😊

[@nancychestnut8928]

Yes! Most of us are good people and wouldn't dream of being nasty. We need to be supportive now more than ever!

[@carloveltmeijer6068]

Fijn om te horen en zien dat steeds meer mensen open over hun gevoelen gaan praten. Wat er nu in de wereld gebeurt is nodig om mensen wakker te maken en bewust te worden dat we heel ver van de natuur en onszelf verwijdert zijn geraakt. Gelukkig zijn er steeds meer mensen die nadenken over de zin van het leven. En zo kunnen we samen een mooiere wereld creeren waar we weer open staan voor elkaar en elkaar helpen en ondersteunen. Ik geniet van je video's .

[@luannianke8110]

Congrats, I love your videos, the scenery, your work and personal life with boundaries of course. Thank you for struggling early on to get where you are. US is tough now with so much uncertainty of unwanted outcome of Presidential election. I hate what all the corrupt leaders are causing in the world. Glad you have enjoyed the fall and feeling better. MO, USA

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Thank you!! Yes these are worrying times, I feel for everyone. Stay strong ♡

[@ghg152]

You will probably won't believe but it was so embarrassing for me even to leave the comment telling how much you and your videos inspire and admire me ❤❤showing your feelings to a person you know only in the internet.. Even this isn't easy, I can imagine how difficult is to show your life and surrounding... Thank you so much for sharing the beauty of your soul and the beauty of a wonderful country you are living in ❤❤best wishes and much love fly to you and those you love as always ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️

[@Mariaandtheforest]

I actually totally get that! It might sound strange but I feel the same when commenting on other creators videos. I often end up overthinking it and then not writing a comment at all 🙈. So I really appreciate your courage and it means a lot to know my videos inspire you ❤️❤️ thank you

[@janinafisher101]

Oh my Maria, what a transformation! The first half of this video was just amazing, and I kept thinking that you had undergone some energetic transformation, and it felt so much more grounded. The video itself was so dynamic, the choice of music just perfect. I could feel the shift in your energy so strongly, so when in the second half you used almost the same words I had in my head I wasn't surprised at all. I am so happy that things are shifting. Therapy can be so helpful as a catalyst to move us out of places where we are stuck. And you are quite right, the world quite sick right now, so much dark energy that it can feel very hard to be optimistic or find joy or light. It is wonderful that you and Bendik are taking some time to enjoy the fall. It is my favourite season also. The footage you shared was just so beautiful and it felt healing, too. Congratulations on reaching 25k viewers! And yes, it would be lovely to hear more about what Bendik is doing with his art. I think having a camera on you must be quite bizarre feeling, but just imagine that you are talking to your dearest, kindest friends. I'm sure Bendik will get used to it if he participates more. Another KZbinr I have watched for many years got married and it was the same with her husband, but now he has gotten more used to it and contributes in a lovely way. All the very best for the rest of fall and winter. I look forward to seeing more of the new "fearless" you showing up. I always say that vulnerability is strength, because you get to say "Here I am, warts and all. Take me as you see me. If you don't like it, so be it, but I am going to be myself." Kram fra din vennine i Canada.

[@Mariaandtheforest]

So glad it shows and that you picked up on it before I even said it. I feel like things are moving within me in a different way, even though things are still hard

[@PeterSnow-i1f]

Thank you so much for your videos. Your sensitivity shows through with the way you appreciate the beauty in so many things you see. That sensitivity brings with it the feelings you have mentioned today, but it is so good that you are working your way through them and moving on. I was so lucky that my wife would recognise when I was troubled and we would talk it through and find out what was troubling me when I couldn’t work it out. Please keep on with the videos just as they are now.

[@janinafisher101]

@@Mariaandtheforest Yes, I understand that it is still hard. Life is even more difficult these days than it was when I was your age, and I feel so sad for young people because of it. It's great that Bendik is open to the one video, anyway. It is generous of him. I am heading off to drive to Florida (a long drive!) this weekend for Miami Art Week - my first real vacation in many years, so it won't be quite such long, dark days while I'm away (and much warmer, though here in Canada it has been strangely warm - like 9 degrees a couple of days this week!), but that "love in the time of darkness" (and there are other ways to think of "the time of darkness" too) is much appreciated! Sending it back to you too! May the future bring more light and joy to your heart, Maria. 🥰

[@Mariaandtheforest]

@@janinafisher101 I hope you will have a wonderful time at the Art Week, with warmth and more light! Safe travels ❤❤

[@nancychestnut8928]

You were very smart, very smart to seek therapy. I found that it helps you with a different perspective other than the hole you think you're in! My 40's were so confusing. Now I'm 73 and life is good and has been for the last 15 years or so. I would gladly trade spaces with you but I wouldn't want to put you through the probable hell we will be in a year from now (America). Enjoy every moment outdoors with the geese, sunsets and forest. Remember to breathe! Don't worry about what we think. You can't please everyone so just please yourself. Light a candle, sip some tea and hug your loved ones!

[@Alainemb]

Thank you for sharing 💖 it reminds us, your viewers, that we aren’t alone in our feelings about the world. Love from Australia 👋🏻

[@annastayziaa]

I love these intimate chat videos 🥹🥹🥹❤❤❤

[@ashleymorhardt7540]

Your videos are so soulful and gorgeous. Love your down-to-earth vibe. Thank you for sharing your skills, travels, struggles, and beautiful insights with us. Congrats on the milestone! Very much deserved. ❤

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Thank you so much!!

[@taisachirovsky2645]

Have been so heavy-feeling lately. But watching your videos brings me back to myself. Thanks Maria 💚

[@Mariaandtheforest]

That means so much to me, thank you for sharing. Sending lots of love to you and hope the heaviness will pass soon ❤️❤️

[@tomhoornstra1954]

Whatever's going on in your inner life, you have an incredible eye for the beauty all around you, and for how it'll look on camera. Just exceptional color, the fall season, the sunsets, the northern lights. We should all move to Norway. Or not... Anyway, yeah, everybody's feeling down and crappy and often afraid of the strife and violence going on in the world. And we need videos and commentaries like this to help us stay grounded. Thanks for doing it, and keep it up!

[@barbaramassey3787]

Many, many thanks for making these beautiful videos. You comfort us and inspire us.

[@purrsephone2904]

I love listening to your soothing voice. Thank you for a beautiful video and congratulations on reaching 25K subscribers.🪶

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Thank you so much ♡

[@rogercrettol7166]

This post is full of beautiful landscape pictures - thank you for sharing. You are right about keeping boundaries and privacy - there are always a few black sheep in the crowd.

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Thank you

[@donnasaiia3643]

I found your channel through Jonna Jinton and have always looked forward to your thoughtful videos. The way you film and edit flows so naturally, it feels like art. Your honesty is appealing and grounded, something that, especially here in USA where worries about the future feel overwhelmingly intense, you are a balm for the soul. It is good to feel understood through another person's insights, even if you might have no idea that this is what you offer us when you publish a video. Life is not all roses for any of us. It balances and rebalances until we learn a little more about ourselves and our place in the world. One day, we will fully understand.

[@hilarywallace9927]

Your filming is so beautiful ❤Stunning scenery , and your narration too ❤

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Thank you

[@reet01693]

Congratulations on hitting 25k, Maria! So happy you've chosen to stay, share your life and your fun personalities on here ❤ Watching your videos warms my heart every time. Also very glad to hear you got to take time off and focus on yourself. I've had a big wave of change hit me as well and even though it has been challenging figuring out all these questions and doubts it is actually very exciting and satisfying seeing the change in myself. Wishing you patience and love on your journey. Will you be touring again in the springtime? I really love seeing you guys explore Norway but don't get me wrong, the cozy hometown videos are actually my favorite this time of year so you don't need to be afraid of sharing yourself with us. It doesn't matter what you feel like sharing, we'll still be here for you 😊

[@alinastobinska-chrapkiewic8327]

Pięknie,czuję Mario Twoją głęboką wrażliwość i więź z naturą ,oraz refleksyjną,empatyczną duszę

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Thank you ♡

[@MaureenAstrid]

❤ I'm so glad you're finding some relief from your difficult time from last summer ❤ thank you for sharing this journey. I can fully relate to feeling a bit weird and such when talking to a camera, but I'm very glad you do because your videos are something I always look forward to. ❤ please stay as much 'you' as you can, and know that there are a lot of loving and beautiful people here on the other side of the camera 😊

[@vickiebasu1080]

Best just to be you. Thank you for the scenic views and insightful thoughts.

[@ericaeschenbacher4921]

Thank you as always for sharing videos that feel like a warm hug just when you need it most.😻

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Aww thats so nice to hear ♡♡♡

[@TheEarthyBookWormASMR]

Hello from Ireland ☘ Maria I adore your videos. So honest, true and simply beautiful. Your home is absolutely gorgeous and the nature/plants are beautiful there. Enjoy every moment of winter there. I feel exactly the same and need this time to enjoy it . Much love 💚

[@frednorman1]

Beautifully filmed..and edited. Thanks for posting. As to your struggles, you are suffering from depression.. I am sure you’re aware of it and I’m sure your therapist is aware of it. Lots of us struggle with it. And these are tough times. I live in Northern California and many of us are very saddened by the results of the recent US presidential election and how it will change us as a society. So this autumn is time for a lot of soul-searching

[@studiorla3254]

Thank you so much, Maria for sharing your feelings about your struggles. I am going through some rough times myself and it really helps to know it's a normal human thing. Hearing you be honest about what you're going through helped me! I love your videos, the views of your beautiful place and the music you choose really fits! I would like to hear more from Bendick if he chooses to join you in the q&a. I am also an artist and sometimes it's difficult to talk about my art. Of course I want everyone to love it but that's not how it works. If everybody loved the same kind of art the world would be pretty boring! 😃.

[@Mariaandtheforest]

I am sending my love to you in these rough times ❤️. I feel the same watching other creators share when they are going through stuff, that it is almost a relief knowing it is not just me. That's also why I want to share sometimes. I will tell Bendik that some people are interested in hearing about his work! Maybe it will motivate him

[@nellsmith7064]

That funky cloud was a lenticular cloud that formed above a mountain. Beautiful video!

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Nice. Thanks for telling me! And thank you

[@pandrew3146]

Congratulations 🎉 you are amazing 😊the 🌎 is a better place because you are sharing from your heart. Love and blessings 😊❤

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Thank you ♡♡♡

[@anniemulholland]

Being honest as you are and sharing your beautiful and sometimes messy life is awesome. Helps us all to feel human beings ❤🌿🍂🍁🙏🏽

[@sarahlund7363]

Totally resonate with all of this ❤️

[@cindyhunter166]

Beautiful video!! The music, the content and the scenery ❤️

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Thank you so much

[@anniedijkstra7705]

You don’t have to be scared of us/ me. You are a beautiful soul and to share your debts with us is powerfull and shows your strenght. Hope you stay in peace with your self. Stay grounded and honest. Big hug from another soul.

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Thank you ♡♡♡

[@clairemasson8872]

25k that’s amazing!! Keep being you 😊 your videos are always so relaxing and beautiful 😍

[@LindaHutchings-l4w]

Your videos are so lovely to watch and experience Norway. My husband and I watched them before we had a trip to Norway for the first time and fell in love with the country. Now we have returned back, I have enjoyed experiencing it again. Thank you. P.ease keep going!

[@naturemyeyes]

Awesome! Excellent content overall and presentation. Content that inspires and motivates many people. Please keep uploading good videos. Have a healthy and happy days always!

[@42apprentice]

Glad to hear you are more at peace with yourself. It is such a contradictory time to be alive, the ease of communication coupled with the promulgation of misunderstanding be it manufactured, deliberate or through ignorance. Those of us who cleave to understanding, openness and the appreciation of beauty, love & connection need to persist and to see and enjoy light wherever it breaks through. X

[@Mariaandtheforest]

It truly is a difficult time and I am with you, we need to persist ❤️❤️

[@breathecenteraccept120]

Thank you Maria! Your authentic "Youness" in all your words in the end nearly braught me to tears. You are so real and honest and wonderful. Thank you and have a good, good time!!

[@Mariaandtheforest]

aww, I am so glad you feel that way about how I share things. I really want it to be that way!

[@breathecenteraccept120]

@@Mariaandtheforest ❤

[@Lisa-nv6lx]

Congrats on 25k!! Q&A question: What is the next hobby you both would like to pursue?

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Thank you! And we have noted the question

[@ChristinaRadanovich]

I’ve been with you for years and love watching you grow and evolve into the beautiful person you are. Thank you for sharing your work you’ve been doing this fall. I’m 56 and back in the day it (Personal struggle) was not discussed or shared and I am so grateful that now, even though it is difficult, it is shared and helps others not to feel alone. Therapy is a great way for many to work on ourselves. I just started this fall too as when I was younger there was such a stigma and I could not feel I could find anyone to share these thoughts let alone the time it involved but my goodness it is so worth it to find these triggers/feelings and come to the root of the issues and feel freed from feelings which don’t help us grow in a healthy way to our full potential. You are a light and I love the videos you’ve made and continue to produce. ❤

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Thank you for your beautiful comment Christina❤️. It was my hope in sharing this that I can make a little contribution to taking down the stigma around therapy. Like you describe it keeps so many from seeking help, even in these days when it is more commonly spoken about. Glad things have changed for the better on that front though. And so good you are also finding that it helps you! Glad we both are

[@bill6461]

Hi Maria, I started watching your channel over the last year or so. I enjoy your videos and the way you explain everything. I visited Norway in 1978 for the first time. My brother-in-law's brother lived there in Molde. I have been several times since, and was in Bergen, Molde and Bud (where my Norwegian friend lives) last year. I'm getting on a bit now in age, and I understand how you feel, or did at this moment in time, after myself dealing with upset over the years. You do a good job with your channel, and should be proud of yourself for getting the 25000+ mark! Furthermore, you have a loving Bendik, and your pets, plus a lovely home. The world is a strange place at this moment, and we all worry. Look forward to your next vlog, and your English is brilliant by the way. Tusen takk. xx

[@Skandiham]

Du gør det rigtig godt her med din kanal! Jeg er altid glad, når der kommer noget nyt. Mange hilsen fra Danmark

[@TheGirlthatGolfs1-wc9gt]

Thank you for sharing. I’ve been going through similar “life questions” and experienced the same that sometimes it’s old believes that trigger sadness and anxiety. It’s hard to stay true to your own self in this world. I love your videos and the creativity that you put into them. All the best ❤

[@averystreetdesignstudio]

We absolutely love your videos! Keep them coming! 😊

[@juliebento7567]

Thank you for sharing your feelings! It’s scary to be vulnerable but the alternative is not being able to be our authentic self which is much more painful in the long run! I feel ok today not being for everyone cause I can be a little extra but I’m fine with that! If you aren’t on the same page it’s ok cause our difference make us who we are but we are more alike than you think! I choose to see the ways we are the same instead of the ways we aren’t! Sending you so much love & light💛⭐️

[@daphnekrakeel3946]

in the core of our being, we are one . We all want to be happy. Thank you for your honesty, you show compassion and also your own vulnerability . I am also learning that this is the true path of dealing with oneself and the only way in opening up, help yourself and helping others .

[@kendesmarais9018]

We call the time from when the leaves fall until snow covers the ground “stick season”, a really great time of year. Great video, thank you!

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Haha, stick season is a good name for it.

[@kagege9042]

Thank you so much for sharing all these wonderful colors of nature... When we are openminded we also feel the sadness and crazyness of what is going on in the world. Then our doubts, confusions and tears have to do with things happening very far away from us. Nevertheless looking for our balance is essential. Stay grounded and confident, be happy in these strage times - at your beautiful place!

[@willywonka1854]

Dear Maria, now I have a minute to reply to this video properly. Firstly, love the mood and music in this video! Another video that helps me connect with nature through this screen I am looking at, if that makes sense lol. I am in Berlin and the city just takes over all the time with all the buzz. But when I was in Norway this summer and it rained constantly and I went to the forrest on walks that took all day long I really felt "home" and it reminded me of my 5-year old self when I was constantly outside and felt very alive and your videos remind me of that. However I do want to say something about the last part of your video, or shall i say the second part, where you sit in the forrest in the fog and talk about some personal stuff. I REALLY REALLY love your honesty, talking about your feelings, the fact you took on therapy and the shame about putting yourself out there via youtube. It helps so much,because there are many people who wish they could overcome their fears ( like me) and go out there and share stuff. I always want to be strong and am a lonely wolf deep inside and it has gotten me nowhere. But REAL connection only happens when one is authentic, in the good and the bad times one goes through, because we all do. And when YOU share your thoughts it makes me think, oh I can do that too and survive the shame :) I hope this makes sense.. thank you very much for all you do, for sharing the beauty you see and for sharing your deeper thoughts, it is greatly appreciated.Cheers from me

[@kevinsheppard6085]

Watching both of you actually has actually made me go outside so much more and explore where I live, and also take some time for myself, and for that I am grateful to both of you. Also Norway is not that far away, so my wife and I are deffinately going to plan a visit in the next year or so, both south and north and experience it for myself.

[@Mariaandtheforest]

That makes me so happy! Thank you for sharing it with us ❤️. Best of luck with planning your trip, I hope it will be wonderful 😊

[@stevengeorge5605]

Thank you for sharing this lovely, thoughtful and well made video with us. Fred være med deg og tusen takk. 🙏😀

[@ashley7260]

Your cinematography is gorgeous!!

[@willowberry8719]

I moved to Norway 6 years ago and got married. It has been a real life changing experience and not always for the better either. Your videos are beautiful and show calm in nature and life even when I feel like I haven't experienced it lately. I hope you can push through and your happiness will shine through. Life is hard and you are brave. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@maikvanlommel7573]

Thank you for sharing your struggles! The world is a crazy place right now and I'm not sure how to handle this. Love from the Netherlands.😘

[@lesyakrysenka7665]

Little scene with swans is just pure magic ❤

[@lesyakrysenka7665]

And also watching the first part of the video I thought "Maria looks so calm and confident and fresh and full of beautiful woman energy, what happened to her?" and then you gave the answer 😊

[@Mariaandtheforest]

I love how you picked up on that! I for sure have been feeling fresher too, cut my hair and started pulling myself together a little!

[@Eligosol]

Lovely to see you again. Thanks for sharing Congratulations on 25k. 🥂

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Thank you!

[@larryb1913]

This is such a beautiful channel! Really enjoy that I found it! I will be watchin more.

[@rufinareyman449]

I really enjoy watching. Yes the world is a bit crazy and I too have been very fearful.. I have been challenged by some of those very same things. I think when our souls are so connected to nature, to the energy around us we can be knocked of kilter. In balance of center. We need that time to reconnect, sort, rest, and renew. Thank you for being you. BIG HUGS

[@Mariaandtheforest]

♡♡♡♡ sending big hugs to you too

[@christinbobo349]

Absolutely love your videos Thank you ❤

[@fjallsken]

I feel always connected if I hear that other KZbinrs are also just human beeings with ups and downs. I'm going through a hard time, too. Anxieties, fears, sorrows and not knowing where this path should lead me. Therefor your words really went deep in my heart. Thanks for sharing 🙏💜

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Thank you too for sharing that it meant something to you. That makes it worth every hour of making the video. Sending lots of love to you in this challenging time ❤️❤️

[@fjallsken]

@@Mariaandtheforest thank you 🙏🤗

[@MarkGalbraithVideos]

Congratulations on 25,100 subscribers Maria. I never doubted for one moment that you would be a success. When you reach 100k (this time next year perhaps ?) let's all meet in Norway to celebrate ! Keep being you. You're doing great, and this video was lovely as always. 🙂

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Thanks Mark ♡ you really have been there every step of the way. I hope you are doing good ♡

[@Lapimmira]

Loved the Jedi 😂😍

[@Mariaandtheforest]

😂

[@saekolin]

It's Always a pleasure to see your beautiful vidéos! I'm sorry you still struggle with your questions, it does need Time and thé changing of seasons helps get New perspectives. Taken Care!

[@SvenjaOhlsen]

Right at the beginning of your beautiful video, while you are walking through the misty fields, it looks almost like a Jane Austen kind of melancholic morning stroll. You feel like a friend, thank you for that! Question for Maria: You are such a great storyteller. Are you writing a lot? Are you thinking about publishing stories or a book at some stage or any other written-down projects? Question for Bendik: How and why did you fall in love with paper? Does your creativity just comes bursting out, or is it more of a flow, or even a longer process? Question for the both of you: What do you consider to be the most quirky but wonderful quality of eachother? Question for Flint: How many mice do you catch and what is your favourite spot in and around the house to relax and purr away?

[@Mariaandtheforest]

You feel like a friend too ❤️. And thank you for the questions, I love them!

[@mona-qn5if]

Beautiful ❤

[@amazingtripseurope9342]

Really so beautiful, videos, nature yeah everything perfect ❤

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Thank you very much!

[@tuijasainio3745]

Loved this🎉❤! Thank you do much! Tuija from Finland

[@annaangold9922]

Love your Content so much and Hope to See Even more of your regular life 😊

[@7211ihsoahc]

i can get very deeply about what you said about "life questions". I have been unconsciously dreaming about a steady well paid job like my parents. And recent years has proved the impossibility. There is really a lot to adjust, for not lying besides another permenent solution, but to accept the constant switching of life status!

[@Mariaandtheforest]

I'm sorry to hear that what you dream of seems impossible at the moment, I hope it will sort itself out. I think you are so right though, sometimes we need to just go with the flow and adapt to whatever life gives us.

[@Dzunadus]

🙏🙏❤Jeg elsker å se videoene dine I love watching your videos

[@sb4759]

Maria, So happy to see you here. I've been missing you! I have been praying for you, for God to give you peace and that God reveal himself to you. He is such a personal God and He draws us to Himself. Once we give up and surrender to His presence in our lives, such peace comes to us. The colors of the yarn is so interesting. And the hanging of the herbs looks to cozy in the window. I'm so glad to see your still here as I wondered if you were not going to do videos anymore. You mentioned the # of subscribers and my thought came immediately that you may 25,000 different kinds of advise. Your boundary's have to be strong and sure in order to not get confounded. Know yourself and who you are so you don't get swept away with those. Of course one of them is mine..... I think your wonderful, the things you love and enjoy are fascinating. Blessings Maria ....

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Yes, you are right that it can sometimes be the volume of people that have opinions or advice that puts me off from being completely open. At least when I share things while I am still figuring it out myself and am still "in it". But I am also so grateful for the support and care from everyone in this community, and most of the time it is only a nice and wonderful thing to have ❤️. Thank you so much for your kind words. Sending love!

[@TheDoutorsimpatia]

Oh wow that’s crazy thanks Good morning, good afternoon or good evening Maria, I loved this video and now I’m your newest follower on Instagram😀

[@needlittlewantless]

❤ @ therapy. love that for you. nobody should have to be alone in their pain.

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Thank you ❤️

[@Waywardblackbird]

I am glad I found your channel a few years ago, I find myself relating to you very often. I hope you continue to do better with the self work and therapy, it is always a worthwhile venture to take care of oneself even on days it feels like a chore. I've wanted to be more active in comments or questions, though truthfully sometimes I couldn't even watch videos because I have been so homesick for forests that I couldn't enjoy anything without feeling all envious and trapped. I would not reccomend moving to a tiny arctic archipelago with no forests if trees and camping etc. ground you... it does weird things in the brain. I've been a full wreck since 2021 and even though I feel like I finally know myself better and I'm settling with who I am; I'm still in the thick of it with the changes of life. I've often thought about sharing about my life and living here in the Faroes; but the embarrassment of talking to a camera resonated with me. I would like to, but knowing me I would be like "Hello, instead of therapy this week I will be taking my camera out to the snow and talking to the invisible people in it while avoiding what I should be doing. AMA". Maybe someday...

[@Mariaandtheforest]

I'm glad to see you in the comments whenever you feel like it. And I totally get the feeling of envy and claustrophobia when watching videos. I remember I used to feel that way when I lived in the city and watched Jonna Jintons videos... I remember crying sometimes after watching them 🙈and I still could not stop watching them because I longed for that life so badly. So nice that you feel more settled in who you are, that takes a lot of work for most people and is no small thing! Sad to hear you are still in the thick of it though, I am sending my love to you. Making changes in life is so damn hard sometimes... I would for sure watch videos from the Faroe Islands if you decided to make some! But I get that it is not for everyone to sit and talk to a camera by themselves 😂

[@Waywardblackbird]

@Mariaandtheforest well catch me sometime in the 2030s, I will surely have it together by then! (Right? Right.) Take care of yourself this winter, have all the cozy slow moments, love from Føroyar.

[@Mariaandtheforest]

@@Waywardblackbird haha, I'm aiming for 2030 too, lets check back then 😂. You too ❤❤

[@gabrielleszafir]

Ah kindred spirit friend! I am currently editing my next KZbin video about my life here out in the remote west that's about exactly this - preparing for winter and taking space to digest a lot. It's so beautiful to see someone's life that lives half way across the world and to see so many similarities. So proud of you for this beautiful, real, and honest share as well. I know the energy and sort of, courage it takes to sit down and share - it's such a real thing! I relate in so many ways I wish we could sit down over coffee and chat. In the meantime, you're not alone and I'm sending all my very best from my little corner of the world to yours 🧡

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Thank you Gabrielle❤️ . I think that coffee chat would be so nice! But in the meantime I also appreciate your presence here a lot ❤️

[@maumaumau59]

Du er ganske flink på engelsk, du! Questions for consideration: Do you knit all your own sweaters? How many have you made? Thank you so much for your videos.

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Takk! Questions are noted, thank you

[@quietlife7186]

💚💚💚

[@NordicMicrofarm]

I can relate to the shame and embarrassment starting a channel. It might be a norwegian thing, or a scandinavian thing maybe? I havent told anyone about my channel and I even named it to keep it "hidden" for norwegians or friends and colleagues trying to find it or stumble upon it. I thought about starting this channel for over a year, but had another plan for another channel even earlier. I love your content Maria! Don`t be scared of us:)

[@Mariaandtheforest]

So true! Stupid janteloven is to blame! I ended up having some "talks" with friends after a couple of years where I told them how I had been kind of hiding this thing from them 😂😂. Now some of them watch all my videos and they are so in on it. I am glad I stopped the hiding. I hope it gets easier for you too. Cheering you on from over here!

[@TheEarthyBookWormASMR]

Your English is fantastic by the way 👌😘

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Aww, thanks ❤️

[@isafeld]

Great thumbnail photo!

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Thanks!

[@isafeld]

@@Mariaandtheforest and gorgeous shots and music!

[@randallgvideos]

Nice video, and again I quite enjoyed your choice of music. And remember you live in one of the best places in the world.

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Thank you so much for the support ♡. Glad you liked the music! And yes, I am well aware 😊

[@norlankatravels]

Gratulerer med 25.000 og med nok en nydelig video 👏🎬Du er skikkelig flink!

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Tusen takk!!

[@bettinafoertig7011]

Thank you for the beautiful pictures (as usual) - esp. for the aurora, fabulous! We could for the first time see a tiny bit of it here in ireland, but nothing like yours! And I think everybody has phases with insecurity, doubts and even fear, and it's good that you now have the time to work through them. For me winter is always a time of reflection, with less pressure to get things done. The calm colours outside give me peace on the inside? I have a question for you: which plant with reddish leaves were you picking at the beginning of the video?

[@Mariaandtheforest]

So glad you liked it! I feel the same about winter. It is also nice that there are less options for things to do, so I dont feel stressed in the same way I do in summer 😝

[@darrinkinney2268]

25k congrats.

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Thank you!

[@carolyncarlon9870]

Think I’ll re-watch your video when you were cleaning your house. You were so cute and energetic! Very inspiring! My new approach is a one-hour re-fresh of one room at a time. I tried….took me 4 hours and still more to do! I learned lots about my cleaning approach!

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Yes this one for sure was similar with the list and everything. Glad you enjoyed that one 😊

[@Paddi88]

Hello Maria,im just back home from Tromsø,it was my first time in Norway,i love this place so much,amazing people,nature,just awesome. Greating from Poland ❤️🇵🇱 P.s i have some short on my channel from my trip 💘

[@Mariaandtheforest]

So glad you had a good time here ♡♡

[@aarondinsdale4520]

Thanks!

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Thank you so much

[@tz9296]

Beautiful!

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Thank you!

[@willywonka1854]

❣

[@hannekeodessa]

❤

[@idunnsigurjonsdottir1861]

Du er skikkelig modig,jeg har i mange år drømt å gjøre det du gjør,men er for feig! ;) Digger programmet ditt,du er skikkelig flink og kul og interessant å følge med på!

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Du kan gjøre det også! Jeg heier på deg

[@lifelikeatob]

Hahaha, we bought a waffle iron and a sandwichmaker a few days ago after talking about it for a year 🤣

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Haha! Nice 😄

[@punjabseth260]

🙂🙂

[@fardinrahmanshamil9267]

How beautiful!!! First time watching from Bangladesh. Thanks for showing us the incredible Norwegian countryside. Where in Norway is this??

[@Mariaandtheforest]

It is in Telemark ♡

[@tabsdarby9011]

Saw the word WINTERISING ~ is it a real word? well it should be!

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Haha, honestly I don't know 😂 but lots of people use it here on KZbin so I figured it was okay to use

[@gabrielag9094]

Yes, it’s a real word. In Canada, we use it all the time 😂

[@tabsdarby9011]

@ I shall use it often

[@ThereforeStand]

Liked your video, new subscriber from Tennessee. Have a great weekend. Oh also with your new waffle maker you can take a croissant and cook it into a waffle.

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Thank you for subscribing 😊. Haha, is it really good since you mention it?

[@altairtheeagle]

I love your beautiful face and hair, such a sweet doll 😍🙏

[@isafeld]

Questions: - what books are you reading right now? - do you and Bendic have professional training in some field? - have you always wanted to be a youtuber? - what is your favorite thing about Norway? - do you have any routines that you want to share? Health/fitness/mindfulness - where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years? - favorite food to make?

[@Mariaandtheforest]

Thank you so much! Love them :)

[@karebear326]

If you want purple wouldn’t blueberries be an obvious choice? Or some of the purple flowers or herbs and try that?

[@Mariaandtheforest]

They are not resistant to the sunlight unfortunately! And the colours are not always what you would think from the looks of the plant 😊

[@gaylem4333]

John 3:16. We all need a little hope.

[@vileighz]

this is either random or someone already mentioned it, but is you kitty okay? looked like it was limping as it ran at 14:34. of course I'm out here feeling bad for your meow. anyways I never comment but really enjoy your videos. thanks for making them.

[@Mariaandtheforest]

He sadly has only 3 legs, so thats why he looks so strange when he walks. But he is doing very good these days, I'm so impressed he still catches mice with only one back leg 😶. Thank you so much for watching too ❤️❤️

[@vileighz]

@ oh right i totally forgot about that! well im glad he’s okay and still accomplishing his calling as the great mouse hunter. 🤍