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I really could have done so much better than this and will take the lessons for next time. Extra tools in my toolbox to navigate life are always welcomed! This is what happened to me when the body keeps the score... and has messages that are non-negotiable! Let me know of your thoughts, experiences and perspectives in the comments below! Thank you so much for keeping me company. Try to keep your lights shining bright & your teacups full! BIGGEST Softest Hugs, Wendy. Xx
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[@rachelleandrichard]

You're a breath of fresh air Wendy. So real and relatable. Thanks for great content. I sometimes feel weird because I love being alone and don't do social situations well. I love the people I have in my life. My family and my husband and the few quality friends I have. I love being in my own space and feel drained if I'm around people. I care about others but I have to work hard to keep my mental and emotional well being in a good place. And playing with my art supplies is my happy place. I love trees and thrift shops and audio books and getting new art supplies. I live a simple life and it suits me real fine. It's nice to hear that there are other people like me.

[@mamamode1312]

I sure dont think we are misfits anymore or less than any other. Life is a series of 1500 piece jigsaw puzzles and each of us a piece. None of us when placed with the other properly surrounding pieces is a misfit we are a perfect fit. When situations drain us we are not a misfit, we are simply not adjacent to our proper pieces.

[@karensmith2204]

You must be amazing, thank you for sharing 😊

[@cherylwolf1209]

Dear Wendy, I am so happy you are feeling better. I too have migraines and I've had them since I was a teenager. I'm now 66. I've worked in a health food store and I've tried lots of things. Nothing works. Until I came across the Medical Medium. Have you heard of him? One of his receipes is to juice celery juice and to drink it on an empty stomach....I've been doing this for over four years and my migraines have disappeared along with hot flashes and my eyesight improving so much that my optometrist is surprised. She can't believe it! I highly recommend him and I feel so fortunate to have found him. I so love all your videos and artwork and I want for everyone to feel the best health possible. So as you say we can all keep our lights shining bright. Big Hugs, Cheryl

[@franswey2]

Angel Fairy, please don’t worry about editing your video. It will be perfect just as it turns out. Don’t work yourself back into a migraine. Love you 😍 so much and don’t want you to be in pain or stress! 😊Fran

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

absolutely thank you angel xFran xxxxxxxxxx

[@fynnandfynner]

"Time passes quickly" I'm convinced every time I step into the workshop, I'm entering a vortex an artistic vortex, my mind go's to my work and doesn't release me for many an hour.....💜

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

yes! I totally get that and love your description of it!! thank you xx

[@feelinguru-vywiththepaingu9808]

Yes! The time goes so fast you look up and the day's over.

[@fynnandfynner]

@@feelinguru-vywiththepaingu9808 It does doesn't it, I've really noticed it as the nights are drawing in, it's dark before I know it...

[@mamamode1312]

@@theunexpectedgypsy oh dear absolutely yes. Both my daughter and I paint and i often have said when I journey into my right brain time stands still or so it feels as I am lost in creatong all the world around me all the issues drift away farther and farther away as I get more and more into my mode. My daughter summarizes it as yes mom "reverse Narnia"

[@amyb82941]

💜💜💜 I’ve been contemplating since your last video on feeling like a misfit. I am 67 years old and I can say I’ve never really felt like that but I have noticed as I get older, I’m starting to feel more and more invisible. Our society is geared toward younger people and the older I get, the less I “fit in”.

[@kaytiej8311]

After a night of 4 hrs sleep I so needed to be reminded to show myself utter grace. Feeling guilty about lounging around, with a dull head and aching body (Fibromyalgia), while projects and necessities pile up around me just gets so overwhelming sometimes. Giving self permission to rest, regardless of responsibilities, is a challenge.

[@lindawilson8434]

Yes we with fibro need rest and should take it without guilt

[@AngelaLochCross]

I am also absolutely having the opening of mouth and the hard truths come out with perimenopause. I LOVE that you said it was awesome. 😄 It's as if passing into this next phase somehow the societal niceties that we were programmed with to be good little girls no longer have a hold on us, as if a curse has been lifted. I think this is why society tries to silence older women. We get a little too powerful for others to know what to do with and at this point in our lives we have learned a new magic word: no. I do have a tendency to cross over into rude though if the truths come along with a hormone surge. That part is not so awesome. However, the other day someone tried to manipulate me to do something I did not want to do by asking in front of a lot of people and in front of all of them I said no in the most charming way. It was quite empowering. You keep doing you, Fairy Wendy. I love watching you create, manage your self-care, and share your insights and perspective on this exciting change. I think we will all have our fairy wings once we complete this metamorphosis. 🧚‍♂🧚🧚‍♀🧚🧚‍♂🧚‍♀

[@DreamingCatStudio]

Years ago when I was trying to learn how to market my then business, someone told me “Don’t try to appeal to everyone, our strength is in our unique quirkiness.” I like that and it puts the misfit concept into a new light. Love the Frida quote. Serendipitous, as I hosted a party last Friday where we all came in costume and I chose Frida. I’ve recently had bad back, hip, and leg pain and was identifying a little with her extreme pain. Her bravery in carrying on is so inspiring and touching. Thank you for being another source of sweet insight and perseverance. 🥰

[@LJ-xw3ou]

I love watching you work

[@rondakudrna2054]

Why is it with everyone else's videos, I can't stand them when they get too long, while halfway through yours, if you change something, I start hoping it's not over yet, then am pleasantly surprised we're only halfway though!? Actually, I know the answer to that. You really help set a much-needed tone in my room. I've been bedridden and mostly alone, many years already, and just recently coming across your channel (many thanks to whomever chose it for my feed) I've been indulging almost every day. Thank you for sharing your life, for being frank, open, real, and most of all for your calmness and amazing creativity. I can't always act on the inspiration you stir up in me, however, I'm inspired none-the-less and have created more since watching than before watching. Remember, when you're not feeling well, that you're much appreciated. I just got over a migraine this morning as well. It's so lovely when they're gone.

[@sarahb2652]

It just warms my heart seeing you out stomping in the woods, you are just like a little wood nymph or fairy.🧚🏼‍♀🧚🏾🧚🏼‍♂💖Hope you are feeling all better now.😊

[@peggydid]

I love house plants, and have quite a few. I'd like to see your "plant babies" and hear any special stories about them. They make you studio so cozy!

[@corriendunar3436]

Glad you are feeling better. Taking time for yourself just to get some more energy is so important. A daily walk in the woods helps me. Love the wind in my face, to look at nature...and when I go home I always say thanks to nature. Hope you are doing well Wndy and wish you a lovely month of November 🧚‍♀️❤️

[@janinepilgrim256]

Good morning from the other side of the world 🌺🙏🙋🏼‍♀️ Hope you all with Migraine feel better ❤️

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

good evening!! hahahah!! xxxxxxx happy morning to you!

[@janinepilgrim256]

Think I’m 11 hours behind you in time 🤯

[@tannaorr4133]

Love your videos Wendy! So genuine and reaffirming. Thanks oodles for sharing your journey with us!

[@baypony50]

New to your channel, Wendy, and you're a breath of sparkly 'fresh air'. I'm a fellow artist whose career has been four decades in animated film. I crave getting to oil paint, for myself and have given that studio space to my photographer boyfriend. You've inspired me to carve out whatever space I can find to just 'create'. Thank you, be well, no more migraines...love your spirit and lovely art. 🎨

[@patriciakennedy4089]

Dear,dear Wendy thank you for that quote by Frida Kahlo. It brought tears to my eyes and such a wondrous nostalgia. I have called it “mental pause” since I went through it myself!you have my deepest sympathies as I too have suffered from migraines since I was 12 yrs old.

[@Claycat4]

What a lovely video! Thank you!

[@LJ-xw3ou]

Please work in your journals more! Its so encouraging. Im hooked!💕

[@alison64able]

Take care dear Wendy

[@carolannmacarthur759]

Glad you are feeling a bit better Wendy. Your comment about doing too much or not being aware of overdoing it really resonates with me. I live with ME/CFS and have done so for over 30 years. I recently came across a wonderful book called “Classic Pacing” by Ingebjorg Dahl. There is a line in this book that really spoke to me and I have been sharing it a lot. It doesn’t necessarily need to be appropriate only for people who struggle with energy but I think it is good advice for anyone. “The activities you do you must be able to do every day without getting worse/needing more rest.” This simple concept has really changed my way of doing things. I do things for a shorter period of time and then rest for the same amount of time. I seem to get more done in this way than doing something in one go and then crashing or feeling unwell for days. I hope it is helpful for any folks who struggle with energy limits.❤

[@yvonnevonroemer2807]

“Nurture, grace and rest”. Good advice. Glad you’re feeling better! 🤍✨

[@Marti_Lay]

I love your idea of affirmation art/journaling. Heading into treatment for cancer, I continue to practice drawing and painting but feel very unfocused. I've started playing with painting more abstract "healthy cells" on tiny watercolor papers and I might add affirmations on these as visualizing as well as continuing with other subjects (i love painting animals and plants). I love your talking about listening- for art, spirit and body. My journey with menopause and cancer is a chapter of life of returning to intuition, following the messages of body and heart. Your videos are very calming and reminders we are not alone even though we are all on our own journeys. Art informs life and life informs art...we just have to keep listening, learning, and moving forward.

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

soft healing for your journey and love your ideas about healthy cells with affirmations.. xxx big loves xxx

[@pattin4015]

I'm so glad I have older videos of yours to watch! You bring me into the world of self- awareness, affirmation and care. I can allow myself to have a creative outlet, rather than just being busy getting things done. Love the Wendy waffle, also ..is it bits and bobs, no, know what you mean but I forget what they are called! haha.

[@manodeva7179]

THANK YOU WENDY😊You really light up my day! Sending you all my love😘

[@ljshaw8516]

Oh Dearest, so sorry for the migraine mayhem! I've suffered Acute Migraine Syndrome since 13 & no help from any prescribed meds. I am happy you were able to brighten my home with your KZbin this morning. You are appreciated so very much. x's LJ P.S. Frida Kahlo is one of my heros!

[@oliveappleby8672]

Stuff slipping out of mouth….always. Who cares, as long as it’s not nasty. Sometimes folk just need reminding.🥰🥰🥰

[@sandrayarnell9498]

I have always felt like a misfit and don't belong. Last year, someone told me that I was quirky. I took it as a compliment. I have learned to embrace who I am. At 53, I dont try to fit in and don't want to. I have taken off 11 months for some healing and me time. I have been judged for quitting my job. I had to quit because of the stress and what it was doing to my health. I have been on a unique journey these last 11 months. I have learned so much about me, others, and God. I appreciate you and so many people on you tube encouraging me this past 11 months. I am painting again and making jewelry. I have sold one painting and have 2 more up for sale on Facebook Marketplace. I am thankful to have had some time to enjoy the seasons and heal. Thank you for your videos and your encouragement. I dont feel alone anymore! From this misfit in East Tennessee!

[@annehayward3506]

Take good care of yourself, you can only do so much before your inner self objects. It’s difficult to learn to listen to our inner self. Stay safe love and hugs xx

[@heathertucker7056]

Sorry you had a migraine! They are horrid things to deal with! Look after yourself Wendy x

[@myenchantedjournals]

“Sometimes things slip out of my mouth and I didn’t mean to say them out loud!” 😂 you make me laugh, I have that too and we call it “foot IN mouth disease” at my place.

[@saltandlight44777]

Same here with the migrane...but mine affected my eyes more and my vision. Lots of auroras and vertigo. I was fine until the weather shifted from normal autumn cold to strangly warm, windy and humid.

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

oh gosh, soft hugs for yours! xxxx

[@katies8080]

Lovely video, could definately relate and some kind words of wisdom. Loved the Frida Khalo quote too. I've finally gotten to the stage where I don't really care what others think of me - or at least I'm about 90% there!

[@alicecilepin9370]

Ah thank you Wendy! You do make me feel better like I’m not so alone in my way of being! I know it’s cool to be different coz you are such a cool lady so I must be too….. Why is it hat being a creative and oddball seems to go hand in hand? Love how cosy the studio feels just from this side of the screen….. oh and keep Wendy waffling! Going to watch the vid again at some point coz it feels like there was just so much to take away from this one that I couldn’t get it all in the first go 😂…… Anyway thanks again! And have a lovely week….. 😊💗

[@jeanettebarto2774]

Glad you are feeling better. Illness of any form is crushing. It takes so much for me to get back. Thanks so much for sharing your walks with the trees. I'm not an artist but you inspire me to draw and cut & glue pictures into my journal. I didn't used to like my journal before you inspired me to add art for Me. Thank You so much. ☕ Cheers ❤️

[@bonniewoodard2771]

Dearest Wendy-Waffle ... love that! such a pleasure to be in your company .... always feel better for it!! we love you lots and lots .... the unexpected adopted bonbon xo xo

[@sallya.2412]

I have started journaling and I find it relaxing to do. Helps me put my feelings into it and how my day is going. Putting things into perspective. Creativity and processing thoughts into it. Very good.

[@nancyzurn4774]

Sending love !! Love having coffee with you

[@jacquelineclark2432]

Thank you Wendy You really help me keep in my good space. 💜🙏 🌸

[@deirdrelowry7360]

I look forward to my Sunday night time with you Wendy, your videos and messages are so heart warming and inspiring, always help me to start my week on a positive note, thank you 🙂

[@averymorgan1369]

Beautiful video!!! Glad your feeling better!

[@kymcrowart7876]

You are such a blessing dear Wendy

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

awww, xxx you are too !! xxxxxx

[@belindahugheslifestyle]

Congratulations, James and Harvey! Well done muddling through a week car-less and James-less, Wendy! So sorry to hear about the migraine. Glad it's let go. Love the Frida quote, cleaning and self care. I'm going through a bit of a sad moment, doing self care and finding my way through car-less and alone, as well. Also trying to be a little more productive. Looking forward to the new week's start tomorrow. Thinking of starting a quote a day habit. Thanks for the inspiration. Bright blessings.

[@janinepilgrim256]

Have to say: Just watched the video again (with a 2nd ☕️) and I love the chosen music in this one. ❣️

[@rosarieramon1081]

Wendy, sorry to hear about your migraines. My aunt used to get severe migraines. What she would do was to run Vicks vapor run on her forehead and tie a bandana around it. She'd also take Tylenol and lay down. When she'd wake up, she would feel better. Take care.

[@eileent8989]

I'd love to watch you creating much more .....and to mention the various media you're using. Also, just to state the obvious: your channel is so enjoyable. Thanks for your efforts!

[@katel8035]

I really love watching you create, it just blows my mind. I loved art at school but was guided away by well meaning adults because I would be 'wasting' myself, sadly I've wandered through life not really knowing where I fit. My question to you this week is do you think anyone can learn to paint, draw, "do art" because when I open my journal I can write for pages but the thought of anything artish and I freezer, I just can't do it. So afraid of not being good enough, not getting it right even though no one will ever see it. I guess the lesson is to be aware of how powerful our words can be especially to those still finding themselves......hmmm isn't that all of us??

[@fremont111]

If you immerse yourself in art on Instagram (just follow people who inspire you), you will see that there are SO many different kinds of art. It may free you from feeling that you don't fit in or aren't good enough. It helps me a lot to see others work.

[@JillGreenArtist]

Penamause unfiltered - yes, I've been there. Am currently there with a friend too (on the receiving end this time!) even though she may not be aware of it. Hopeful that she gives herself the grace that I'm giving her. Tough when we feel our bodies are being so thoroughly taken over by our hormones. Hugs to you, Wendy, as you travel through it.

[@sherryliberto6749]

Hey Wendy, I ve done exactly the same thing with the car recall it took me 2and a half years to bring my car in . I don't know if it was because of shutdowns ! I don't know but very possible. Hahaha anyway. I'm glad you're feeling better. No more empty cups for you you lady . Tell James hello and keep that light shining bright. Take care, sending love and hugs Sherry 🦋🦋🦋

[@txspacemom765]

OHH! You and I were in the same tunnel. I take Magnesium at night to help me sleep and relieve that pain. I feel like the downpour we had here cleared it all out and I could finally take a deep breath.

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

I also take magnesium at night and it really helps! loves to you in Texas xx

[@txspacemom765]

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[@softsoundart7460]

I used to get severe hormonal migraines, too. I feel your pain. The worst time was when I was peri-m-word. But the good thing about pen-o-mause is that once my periods stopped completely, the headaches went away, too. I hope your headaches vanish once and for all, too.

[@janew4690]

Please tell me who sings the background here? She is wonderful. I love your honestly and can't relate enough.

[@vikkigrenier2978]

Hi wendy....you call it "strange" but I think more of US as "unigue" one of a kinda , interesting, inspiring...I find WE are always growing because we're "free spirits"..l have a quote I saw last week... "you laugh at me because I'm different , I laugh at you because you're all the same..."..... embrace you're beautiful unique free spirit, that's part of why I enjoy you're videos so much... keep shining..💛🧡😘

[@grizeldaxxx4568]

I love the timing of this so much Wise Wendy, there is a Frida exhibition here in Auckland New Zealand till Jan 2023 ..She is on my Invisible Mentor Board in my Head and I think of Her as one of My Wyrd SiSTARS and She gives us all Her Blessing hehe ..so We are going along .may have to go a few times ..glad You popped out of the Migraine tunnel ..have missed Ms Wendy Waffle's segment ..much love and blessings to You!! xxx PS Thanks ever so much for taking us to the Woods with You , so Magical I can feel the energy from here xxx

[@ellenm7806]

Thank you for a lovely, cozy video. I just noticed that beautiful fabric ( banner?) up high between the oval table & your "couch", did you make or buy it?! And I wondered if you have any specific rituals to get started in your journaling/artwork when you're not sure how to start .. 🌟 sending healing energy your way to help keep the migraines away!

[@alkhemiegypt]

Not sure why you wrote that you could have done better. I enjoyed the video, especially the part where you were painting the beautiful faces. When you mentioned Frida Kahlo I smiled - only yesterday I shared a quote of hers on Facebook. It's also very relevant to what you've been saying: "So absurd and ephemeral is our passage in this world, that the only thing that reassures me is the awareness of having been authentic...Being the most self-like person I could possibly imagine." :)

[@itsnoreentime]

Hello there from Birmingham! I have been following your channel for some time now and really love the mix of things you do. I am a retired medical herbalist - in my third act (becoming an artist). But your comment about things slipping out of your mouth reminded me of a saying we used to have about PMS being "an overdose of honesty"!!! I guess it's just the beauty of female hormones in flux lol! Oh, and I am glad you are recovering from your migraine, and caring for yourself.

[@EllieDeklerk]

I just love your music. Thank you for your generous and wise comments.

[@chrisgregore359]

Not sure if this will help but if you put your headphones in a ziplock bag of dry rice for several days, they might be restored to perfect working order ... I did this recently and it worked. 😊

[@TheEmpressgoth]

Hugging. Thank you 😊 💓

[@cynthiapate9138]

This Kurt Cobain quote touches me… “They laugh at me because I’m different. I laugh at them because they are all the same.” It puts my judgments about others in perspective. Thank you for your channel and wisdom.

[@thatgirl81111]

I too have the migraines … they’re chronic. The worst was in August, when I had one most days for the whole month, crazy! I’m pleased you got through yours eventually… it’s truly horrible. I also really do resonate with feeling like a misfit! … and always feeling like “I want to go home”. Loved your video again Wendy! Keep your light shining lovely and I look forward to the next one x

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

oh gosh, they are horrid aren't they. x I'm sorry you have such regular ones x Misfits unite!!!! xxxx big loves x

[@morganniciomhair8284]

YOU ARE HOME SWEETHEART. HOME IS LITERALLY WHERE THE HEART IS,AND THATS YOU🤗

[@ellascottagecompany2044]

Oh Wendy, so sorry to hear about the migraine vortex, they are debilitating to say the least. Can I suggest Gin-Gins for you to keep on hand?? They are a ginger that cures nausea. You let them dissolve on your tongue. They can be a bit strong if your not use to ginger but fab to help the tummy. Annnd having gone through menopause, I am the same. Things come out of my mouth because I don’t have time for nonsense. 😊. Feel better sunshine ❤

[@maryalgar8779]

You have my understanding and sympathy on migraines. Fortunately, I have a prescription to take when I get a really bad one. I'm not fond of taking pills, but feel it's better than going several days without being able to eat or do anything. Sometimes I believe it is weather-related and perhaps pushing myself doesn't help. I find it hard to slow down.

[@MelArchbold]

Good morning beautiful Wendy ❤️

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

heyyy xxxxxxxxxxxxx

[@patriciarhoades729]

I too have known all my life I did not think or act as others. I have decided to to change the different to special.

[@tracygillard7388]

I've become more blunt, too. Basically, I turned into my mother lol

[@suev4143]

Art journalling allows us to tap into our internal wellspring, to refill our cup from within. If we do this, as well as take care of our bodies, to keep that energy flowing, perhaps we can all have overflowing cups and will be able to share from our saucers. And, I've dropped earbuds in my tea as well! Glad the migraine has passed, and hope that wrung-out rag feeling has faded as well (familiar scenario post-migraine). Sending healing and strengthening energy out for you - perhaps the trees are storing it for you? Or are the fairies delivering it? Love and light to all my sisters and brothers who belong to our unique and special group.

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Big loves xx and thank you x

[@raqueldelvaux2493]

I love your videos so thank you for sharing. I do have to mention something as a chronic migraine patient myself: migraines are a serious brain disease. And of course stress and working hard does not help but that alone does not cause migraines. There is a lot of misunderstanding in the world regarding migraines, saying it is just a headache or it is because you have too much stress in your life or in other words saying it is your fault that you have a migraine. This is very frustrating for us migraineurs. Migraines are not our fault!!! Also in movies, they come up with phrases like: I have a migraine from eating too much chocolate or overworking or something like that. This reinforces this misunderstanding in the world about migraines being just a headache, nothing serious and can be avoided if you do the right thing. I just wanted to mention from one migraineur to another that it is not our fault! We can manage as much as possible but if you have a migraine then don't blame yourself. I hope it is ok that I mention this here!

[@morganniciomhair8284]

of course its ok,thanks for your comment .As women so important not to add to the usual its our fault!

[@LeahWriter]

LOL Wendy. I'm at the airbag part and I was supposed to book my appointment this spring for my car. I have already postponed it once by a year! People have to sit in my back seat. But that's rare lol

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

hahahahah lols!!!!!!!! hahahhaah!!

[@blissrenee1]

Another sweet and vulnerable video. Thank you

[@kimbazzani8697]

It's always a pleasure watching your videos ☺️ I look forward to Sunday when I know your video's are up to watch .

[@melissanorstrom7983]

Hello beautiful, brutally honest here from eastern Washington USA! I’m with you about my mouth! Hard to keep a check on it sometimes! Hehehe and the migraine totally with you, I just want to stay in my cocoon and the motion nausea yucky and there’s more to come I can’t stand some smells joys of womenhood. Many blessings all whom are in these interesting phases. Love and keep crafting

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

yes!!! many blessings too xxxx big loves xx

[@MrSamisue27]

Thank you for being you. Really really struggling lately and you're one of the voices I go to when I need some grounding at night

[@nature12487]

Dear Wendy. Hope you are feeling better. No need to edit of too much. We care about you and your vlog's just the way they are. Always look forward to your updates. Thank you for being you and creating such a community that is safe, comforting, fun, educational and magical. Lisa, Ontario Canada 🇬🇧🇨🇦🌟❤️

[@debbiedrawsfunny]

The Frida Kahlo quote is spot on❤

[@melaniehassan8478]

Wise words from Wendy... Thank you for being there. Mel x

[@madelynsmith8281]

Really happy you are feeling better. ❤ Love hearing from you today. I have not worked in my journal in quite awhile. I have been working with my drawing skills and sketching some studies of animals and some figurative work from other artists lately on toned gray paper. It has really been interesting. The forest walk was very relaxing. Have a great Sunday. 🙂

[@louisehyden4802]

Hi Wendy, thanks for reminding us to take thing's at our own pace and not always pushing on through is the right thing to do . Like you I suffer from really bad migraine 🙃 which is awful and I just have to go to bed and try and sleep . I get them when I'm stressed or over tired . I think as we get older we learn to deal with them better and now at the grand age of nearly 60 I have recently learnt that I can say NO which means I'm not always at everyone's beck and call 24 hrs a day . It's not selfish it's me time so go ahead Ladies say NO every now and again and take a day off .the world will still carry on spinning and after time out you get back to it a better re freshed you .thanks Wendy hope you feel much better this week . Love the music for your videos of the lady singing what is it ? Can't find her anywhere . Sooooo calming it's beautiful . Much Love to you all xxxx

[@love-light369]

It's called "Herbal Tea" by Velvet Moon 💛💫🌟 It's lovely, isn't it!

[@louisehyden4802]

@@love-light369 thanks so much x

[@alicejump2290]

Perked me up! Thinking and feeling along with you! Been doing some real fast and mostly not that good (Inktober) but surprisingly some of them really worked! Got Covid booster and extra strong flu shot, which made my entire arm painful, now it is achy! Inspired by how you work out what helps you! Blessed and safe days!

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Hey Alice xxx Blessings to you too! xxx

[@irenegarcia7356]

Love Frida Kahlo. ❤️

[@simonebourque1061]

Love from Canada.X

[@felsefitartsmalar7568]

saçlarını boyayıp, biraz makyaj yapsan kesinlikle 25 yaşında gösterebilirsin. bence denemelisin, seni o şekilde görmek müthiş olurdu 😍❤❤❤

[@tracytmbart892]

I know u put the link for the music in here but what are the songs and artists please. Trying to put together a play list for when im painting. Thanks from New Zealand

[@hedwigheavenly95]

Dear Wendy- I found your channel a month ago an had to subscribe immediately. I want to describe me and you will be maybe smile because: I am 49 years, have very long brown hair, silverstriked and braid (on the left side because right handed😉), I am a hobby painter an I draw a lot, my "powerstation" is the forest and some great trees, I also suffer from time to time on migraine ( and depression ) and have a simmilar mindset as you. greetings from germany Hedgie❤🦉🌳

[@elizabassett3639]

Always appreciate your videos arriving on Sunday morning - early - in my home time zone. We're 10 hours from GMT. Appreciate your processes, so openly shared. I know you keep some content to yourself and we all must do that. As to migraine, I never had them until I was given a hands-on 'transmission' from some people delivering a spiritual 'tune-up'. I regret that arrival. Now I'm sensitive to whatever is in potatoes! Can't eat them at all. Oh well. Peace and well-being to you, Wendy.

[@Trissa.33]

Thanks so much, Wendy, for doing some painting in this video because that's what I enjoy the very most.. I would join your Patreon if I was able to commit to spending time painting and making the most of it, but I can't do that right now. much love x

[@MonicaMolinar]

Hello, Wendy! I’m late to the party this time around, so I’m not sure if you’ll see this comment or not, but in case you do… Firstly, I want you to know that I had instant menopause in 1996 (surgical necessity), when I was barely 30 years old. Additionally, I’ve enjoyed a career in the Healing Arts for a couple of decades. Between my personal experience and through insights of my clients’ experiences over the years, I may be able to help you as you go through this time of your life. Feel free to reach out with a way to contact you, and I’ll gladly do what I can to assist. 😊 I’ll probably be making some videos on the topic fairly soon. You’ve been so open about what you’re experiencing that you’ve inspired me to begin sharing that part of my story as well, so thanks for that. I had not really thought about sharing such deeply personal things like that on this platform, but it is certainly something that practically all women go through, don’t we? I’m sure we can all support and help each other out. 😊 I used to be someone who was practically fanatical about protecting books. I would not write in the margins, underline, highlight, doodle, dog-ear the corners, or anything of the sort. Since I found your channel a few months ago, I have done ALL of those things to books I’m reading, and I started putting art in my journals - not quite “art journals” like you have, but, in my writing journals, I’ve begun leaving some room for doodles and such. One day, I was writing in my journal and had an inspiration for changing the layout of a portion of our garden. Right then and there, in my “writing” journal, I sketched out the idea quickly. I have you to thank, for helping me to capture an idea because ‘painting in books’ became OK for me to do, since I found you, so thank you for that, too. Finally, the art you did in this video - those faces - I really liked them, as you were working on them, but then you cut them out, and my very next thought was: “WOW! Why didn’t *I* think of that?” I paused this video at that point, so that I could make that comment, and those other words before these are what popped out first, so - I just went with it - anyway, I hadn’t thought about cutting out my drawings and turning them into something else, so, thanks for that as well. I am a beginner at a lot of things right now - I attempting to learn to play the guitar that I purchased more than a decade ago, and remaining at a remedial level because REAL LIFE decided to knock me for a loop for awhile; learning to draw & paint; learning to film & edit videos; the list goes on for what seems like miles on end. I am inspired by each of your videos, for multiple reasons, including your art projects. Mostly though, it is your waffling and the rawness with which you share how you’re feeling, and how you’re prioritizing your life around your own well-being, letting it be OK that you’re not alright 100% of the time, and allowing yourself the time to rest, regenerate, and return, refreshed. It is so important that we take care of ourselves, isn’t it? I don’t know about you, but I haven’t always taken pristine care of myself, and to some degree, I’m paying for it now. Anyway, thanks again for all of the ways that you help me. I hope you’re feeling fabulous right now, patting yourself well on the back, and experiencing the satisfaction of knowing that you’ve changed at least one life for the better, for you inspired me to overhaul multiple things in my life in positive ways, so that I could feel more energetic and keep my light shining bright a long bit longer. 😊 Cheers to you! 🍵

[@lisawhitehall1870]

Broken brain can't figure out HOW.... You're a Beautiful person.ty.

[@angelapl5480]

❤❤❤

[@michemman]

Dear Wendy and James, Thank you for your video. I really needed your calming sweet voice today. There are many migraine points to press, look them up, acupressure. A lot are on your cheeks, and jaw mandible. Rub for 240 seconds in little circles, you will know, it will be tender. When you stop, it won't be as sore. It can clear a migraine in 2 mins, and best done when you can feel it starting. I often get Patrick to rub parts of my face when really bad, as Love and massage, helps migraines, much better if someone else uses their healing hands, so ask James to help you. Look up the points for nausea too. I saw a neurologist who said to me, "Panadol causes headaches, that are chronic", I stopped it, migraines stopped. Who would have thought? I found Alka seltzer better, an aspirin product, which dissolves. Acupuncture works well, so does chiro. Migraines can be perimenopausal and hormonal. When I get so hot, I take herbal pills, and am fine, but I call my perimenopause," truth". Blunt, I can not lie! I will throw it at you fast, Subtle as sledgehammer. I am on my 3rd bed day. Not sure why I feel so exhausted? Or is it stress and concern? I am on day 5 of no sugar, honey, wheat, or coffee. I am doing well. A few cravings, but okay. Frozen blueberries yesterday helped with the sugar craving.... (I got up to day 8 last week and had to start it again as I had 1 and a half Lindt chocolates, which were very sickly sweet! But it was a short break away to the lower blue mountains, in Springwood, and when free chocolate and port are there, with a spa in the room, well.....what can I say?) It is raining here. One issue I suppose is all the flooding in Australia, wildlife, and homes, shops, whole towns. It is hard to love the rain when it hurts people by not stopping. I love the rain. I used to walk in the rain as a child. I think I would need some wet weather gear. Do you call your boots, "Wellington?" We are in mid Spring, and it feels like we have just wet seasons now. :( Like they have in far North Qld. My art studio is in a transitional mess. I want to put this there, and that here. So the things that had a home, I wanted to move furniture about. I thought about putting a blackboard and a tiled cork wall up, to cover a full wall, like I had as a child in my bedroom, but as it is a rental, I get a bit of cold feet. How would I do that? I love how you Wendy, have been able to create your space in your second studio by making adjustments. I wonder if it will get cold for you in the coming Winter, and hope you get a rug for Autumn! Things to stop the drafts around doors or windows, and acrylic to cover the window panes. We had a friend come up from Adelaide South Australia, for 4 days, and today is her last day here in Sydney, the problem though is I haven't seen her yet. One wonders if I will get up at all. In kindred spirit, Eliza Australia xx Monday 24th of October 2022 10:27am bed office, white skies, rain constant

[@jillychandler]

I am 65 years young, and have always talked to myself out loud! It is quite worrying at times, if I have been in a public loo, and I come out and someone is outside, and they look at me in a funny way, and I think, what have I been saying out loud to myself this time?! If I have my rescue greyhound Madge with me, I pretend I have been talking to her! I love the way some of the talking is on here, yet you are not talking on the vlog! I find this really magical. Love your freedom in your art work. You have the most beautiful hair. Please just keep on doing what you are doing, you are so natural, and it is just perfect. Thank you, and bless you, from Devon, England. xxx

[@jocasey-castley5258]

Thank you Wendy for sharing the Frida Kahlo quote in relation to misfits... I just wanted to ask which book you found the quote in? ❣️

[@Marianne_C_O_Art]

I've been watching your videos whilst recovering from covid and I have to thank you for reigniting my creative spark which had been fizzled out for a while. I have 4 new journals (that I didn't really need lol) that I made one afternoon whilst watching. And yes the menopause does have a curious effect on our inner selves, I've found bits of it quite freeing - the "say what you mean bit" in particular. Thank you for your inspiring content :)

[@ehpeachylove]

My dear Fairy Girl as I like to call you, you looks beautiful with your hair flowing . I too suffer from migraines and totally get you! I ve had a headache all weekend myself. My son spoke in his church today and I went to listen, the lights really bothered me as I want out of it with the head. Your quiet videos are just as thought provoking as when you speak to us. Time flies I do not know where … hehe… did two journaling pages this week and got lost in the process. Lovely walk I. The woods. 🍂🍁🌇☮️ lovely seeing your faces come together. Love your Wendy Waffling…. All the music in your videos are so beautiful. Getting out of our head and into our heart is sometimes hard to do but when it happens it is mystical. That’s when the energy really flows. It’s amazing when words flow easily and write in poetry form and you are right about the not thinking state. I am glad you are taking care of yourself, your talk on this today spoke to me in columns. I once told my friend that I felt I was born in the wrong era… because I felt like I was on the outside looking in… if that make sense. I still do at this age if 74 and I’m finally okay with that too. Wendy you help so many of us with your honesty an love. Love you to bits too. Thank you for being YOU and shingles your light on all that follow you. ❤❤❤

[@szoya5365]

In Hungary there is a lady who practices anti-migraine piercings. Look it up! Her business is Shenmen piercing. Very professional, very good results. Bless!😻

[@ShatteredRippleBooks]

Love your video's I'm a fellow misfit and migraine sufferer. Mine are so bad travelling triggers them. So I have problems with travelling for more than an hour. I take meds to help prevent them. I also have bladder pain syndrome which during flare ups can be extremely painful. Luckily I've had a procedure for that that gives temporary relief but will need to be repeated periodically. But I'm continuing to be creative and as you would say 'shine my light'!

[@janillingsworth7478]

Yesterday I spent 3 hours working in my garden. It's got very jungle like over winter and since I haven't been physically able. Fortunately new medicine has helped so much to decrease pain and stiffness. To my amazement I wasn't too sore or stiff this morning and so did an hour more. Being in my garden really transforms me in that I become more of myself in that way that is so difficult to put into words. I think of it as an alchemical process where the trees, plants, insects and birds become one. A Jan waffle doesnt sound nearly as good as a Wendy waffle. I think waffling and warbling is fantastic and becomes most commonly found in the older woman who remains fascinated and fascinating, curious and curiouser, babbling, brook like in creative worlds of our own unruly, and sometimes a little rebellious, design. Lots of love to you from me in Aotearoa New Zealand. Xxx

[@veronicashipley9123]

Awww Wendy ☺. You look like a little Betsy Clarke with one jean leg tucked in your boot and the other out lol. Not to mention your wispy hair tangles ☺. We can all take lessons from Frida, she endured so much pain in her life and yet still found the will to create! Be careful sitting on that leg! Bad for the circulation and can trap the sciatic nerve. Love & Blessings. Love & Peace. Xx

[@susefink6099]

Oh Wendy,take your time when your body calls out for a rest. Look after yourself. I can wait for the next video and i am sure i am not the only one... We all need to listen to our body more closely. I love the fairies and mermaids you draw the are so beautiful 🧚‍♀️🧜‍♀️. Have a wonderful week🍁🐿☕.