Quiet Winter Days | How Slow Living Has Changed Me

[@LittleHouseOnTheMountain]

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[@HomeonPurpose]

Ever since I was a young girl and discovered the wonder of reading, I have loved the idea of romanticizing little, every day moments. I hear you! Wearing the apron, doing the chores in a dress, cooking by candlelight, reading by lamplight.. they just highlight how beautiful life is. Romance is all around us, and it's a gift from the Almighty!

[@susanschildknecht1673]

I’m sitting here with tears in my eyes as my intention was to make it to church today but I’ve been battling some sort of cold/flu and I know it would not be good to share what I have with those in attendance. So I appreciate you sweet, gentle voice and your praise of the things the Lord provides, thank you! I just love your channel❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏

[@leahv.2537]

Praying for your recovery 🙏🏾

[@LittleHouseOnTheMountain]

May you be fully restored to health and wholeness quickly

[@buttercupslightningbugs8089]

Aw Susan, same here! Flu hit our whole house so we missed church today. Prayers for your quick recovery 🙏🏻💙 I’m so grateful for Lea’s beautiful, calming videos, especially on days like this 🕊

[@AbidethForever]

Same here - stomach issues and unable to attend Sunday morning service today. Enjoying Lea's Slow Living vlogs along with the sharing of all the products shown.

[@linak7155]

The podcasts have really been great! Our Sabbath service yesterday was sweet with much Davidic dance n fellowship. Today, Sunday, I'm feeling less than, with flu-like symptoms. May God the Father bring us His healing through His Son, Yeshua (Jesus)🌷🍵🍋 🍯 🌿

[@kramitdreams]

My great grandma always made her own clothes and always looked so beautiful. She always said my home, my husband and child... how they look are a reflection on me. They took care of everything they had and only bought things once bc back then they were well made. She definitely had order, well kept home and even outside caretakers of God's creation. I wish she was still here ❤ I learned so much from them.

[@LittleHouseOnTheMountain]

That's beautiful and such lovely memories

[@jolineconnollyallen8751]

Oh Lea, what a beautiful life…I myself live the same life, only in the woods of Maine.. Wood stove, chickens, dogs, gardens, cooking every meal from scratch… and living close to the earth celebrating my Creator.. Praise God ❤️🙏🏼

[@ForTheLoveOfHomes]

The peacefulness flows through your videos in our homes as well. Thank you for your work. ❤

[@LavenderandLinen]

Beautiful… again! I think that there are women who watch and compare themselves to you and think, “My life doesn’t look this romantic. Should it? Is this even real?” After all, we’ve been conditioned to compare ourselves like this and we are more than willing to do it. But what most of us don’t realize is that some of the things that we do as feminine women are romanticizing in their very nature. We are feminine. We ARE romantic creatures. We may not realize that the things we do look that way to others because it becomes the norm to us. I want to wear more dresses, I want to make everything quaint, but the fact is, I don’t. And yet when friends, family, or even workers come in to my home they comment and compliment on things that I think of as common. The point of it all is not to compare ourselves to anyone, but rather to be thankful in the mundane things, to notice Him in everything lovely… to SEE the lovely. Like you mentioned, the way flower petals are formed, the sound of food sizzling, the smell of His bounty that He has blessed us with. And you, Lea, help to point these things out to us; to remind us to watch for these things and be thankful in them. Thank you for your willingness to share your life and for the artful way that you share it with us!

[@beverlymitchell1892]

So much of what you said resonates with me. Your videos are such a treat. They’ve helped me embrace my femininity as well as love my homemaker role. The scripture verses are like icing on the cake :).

[@okieranchwife]

I would give this video a thousand thumbs up if I could! 🙂 Thank you for God's artistry!

[@LittleHouseOnTheMountain]

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[@oliviagallagher1340]

Sweet Lea, you have inspired me so much to start dressing more feminine. I am a farmer and so my clothing has always been practical. I have purchased light weight flowy dresses to wear when I am in the vegetables and flowers in the warmer weather but I do admit I can't quite stomach yet a dress in the cattle manure but maybe some day I will get there. I have also started ro take care of my hair and put it in protective braids and such and just finding beauty and femininity in my otherwise 'dirty' life 😊 thank you for helping me find that:) your videos are such a blessing to me

[@LittleHouseOnTheMountain]

I love that 💜

[@anaqp4222]

Thank you for bringing beauty and calmness during these crazy times. I always look forward to your videos. They center me and remind me of God’s goodness. And like you, I try to dress up when I can but especially when I go out and run errands. God bless❤️

[@cristinapiccini4741]

🙏🙏😍Hi Lea..it's always a pleasure to listen to your words. Even if we don't always feel like doing certain daily chores and we would like to spend all day in our pajamas that's fine the important thing is to always know how to appreciate everything that the Lord gives us every day and let the days are always peaceful and to think that.......tomorrow is another day that has been. granted to us on this earth thanks to God. A warm greeting from Florence.👋👋

[@yrtuak]

I just told myself to stop rushing and complaining about doing the dishes. The present need me now…. not my tomorrow.

[@yvonneyven8683]

Europe is ahead of the USA so it’s Monday morning here, but I caught a bug before Christmas Eve 2022, so I spend 20 hours in my bed! I don’t mind and your gentle voice and calm manners with your chickens and your 2 dogs warms my heart. I thank the Lord every morning for the new day. I feel blessed to hear the birds in my garden as dawn breaks. Thank you so much for sharing your story. ❤

[@Zhadyre]

Where are the aprons from? I decided this summer I will wear some with long flowy skirts around my farm and lands 😊 and I need to start getting materials and sew them as I don't think I can buy already made where I live. I'm all for dressing up and being stylish even if I don't go out in town, sometimes I put on a full face of makeup and only go to muck the stalls or up the hills to bring hay 😄😄

[@dennykoncz2907]

Every day life and chores are special , when you are ill and can't physically do anything that's when you long to live again and do all your daily chores, I am grateful for all my daily chores and life and I thank Jesus Christ from the bottom of my heart , god bless you and your husband and all that you love 🌄

[@tulsiannerose8810]

I thank God I can do this partially, as a single mother with my own business. Although, I live in an apartment where I can't garden, out doors. I make it work for us, so that my child feels a sense of having a stable and nurturing home with one parent, present.

[@nickaoke]

It's been a few years now since my spirit has desperately been asking me for a new and slower life, a life more connected to nature and to the things that are important to me. Your channel and a few others on this "genre" are like a glass of cold water in a hot day, it's nourishing and it calms my spirit. So thanks for doing this! Much love from Brazil! ❤🤙

[@rockyroad3665]

Your daily life and philosophy is similar to the sisters at the Abbey of Regina Laudis, a Benedictine monastery I visit regularly. My visits ground me and bring me great peace and joy.

[@linak7155]

Isn't a monastery strictly for men? My sister is about to move into a convent in upstate NY. Where is the monastery you are referencing here located?

[@rockyroad3665]

Monasteries are not only for men. The Abbey of Regina Laudis is located in Bethlehem, CT.

[@debbiefockler9890]

I need to find more romance in day to day living. I get so busy going from this chore to that, that I don’t take pleasure in each one. You bring it into perspective. Thank you. I love watching your videos. You help to give peace in my life. God bless you and your husband.

[@carlabyley7983]

Thank you for choosing to make these videos. So impressed with how they convey feeling of a lifestyle. Very soothing.

[@amandajohns1299]

Your videos always make my heart sing! I love doing chores in my aprons. Aprons just make everything feel extra special. Thank you for always adding to my spirit being lifted...♥️

[@BelindaTN]

I love this and thank you for romanticizing the mundane and showing us how to view and take pleasure in what we do on a daily basis, caring for our home. And I hope by you doing this for us, that you too, will be reminded of the same. You have such a talent and art for this and a beautiful home to do it in.

[@tessab.2065]

Your videos are beautiful! Thank you.

[@LittleHouseOnTheMountain]

Thank you friend

[@gracefulhumble7248]

That beautiful connection to other parts of his creation, people today seem to be drowning themselves in anger and consumerism, sounds of birds, real fire crackling, puzzles, taking the time to gently brush your hair and listen to the noises. I have to be honest I am trying to constantly re connect. Even I find myself spending way to much time on youtube. It is very hard for me as I live in a dangerous situation, so youtube is often an escape for me, but I do not like how much time I spend online and how it affects me, I am going to discipline myself more to stay offline, Please pray for me to be able to have my own home. I wish more people appreciated the ordinary, I find such beauty in everyday mundane moments. Also the other day we had snow I snuck out at around 5am, no one was out it was dark and romantic in the park I didn't feel scared like you may think, I just walked around and prayed it was so beautiful, I wonder what it would have been like years ago with minimal technology and no street lights.

[@sherryarmstrong4683]

I'm in West Virginia and I've noticed some green buds on the south facing sides of the mountains.

[@seraphim7512]

I sincerely agree. This is a special, quiet joy. We moved to the country a few years ago. Our children are thriving. I’ve never experienced the glory of solitude like this. No more anxiety no more depression. We don’t have WiFi and our cellphones barely work and it’s perfect. I just finished sewing a chicken egg apron for my son, who will eagerly gather fresh eggs for us tomorrow if my little girl doesn’t beat him to it! Truly, in 2023 this is the best kept secret. I can never go back to having neighbors again. 20 acres is now my personal bubble. Glory to God for all things! ☦️💕

[@LittleHouseOnTheMountain]

How lovely 💜 I'm so overjoyed for you

[@RavenWolfDrum69]

My life has never been casual. It's always chaos that I'm in. I ha e tears in my eyes just to want to do the things you do . I long for peace. Tomorrow I will start . Thank you .

[@joyadams507]

Absolutely loved your dog sitting in your lap!!!

[@lindamcconnell1653]

Taking the time to enjoy and appreciate God's creations is a blessing. We had an episode of sleet 4 days ago that created challenges in driving, broken branches, etc.. However, as I was driving home the day after, I noticed how the maple trees' branches were covered in ice and as the sun was shining that, it looked like the forest was covered in diamonds. I had to stop and say Thank you to our Lord.

[@frandemianczyk]

So beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing your time & talents, I truly appreciate you dear sister Lea! Sending love & prayers 🥰🙏🏻❤️❌⭕️🙋🏻‍♀️

[@nannag5801]

Beautiful! Thank you Lea! May God bless you and James🙏🙏❤

[@deborahkalichak1586]

Love this piano music..soothing

[@LifeWithFlowers]

I agree everyday life can be beautiful 🌿🙏

[@daughterofgodcarolv8411]

I simply love you Lea!

[@susanbuckley4153]

Such a heartwarming video… absolutely love it 🥰🙏🏼🌹

[@237rosemary]

Thankyou Lea, you truly do inspire me to stay close to God. ❤

[@lindasteinbrenner8065]

Another lovely video. Thank you. God’s Blessings to you and your family. ❤

[@linak7155]

Growing up in the seventies was always chaotic n loud in the city🏙️The radio 📻 🔊 was always on n I didn't know how to shut it off. In later years, I have learned how to slow down, savor the moment n create a little oasis. I'm so glad you have sought these skills at a younger age. It speaks of a woman who has found joy in the small but wondrous things Abba has made. 🐥 🐔 🕯️ 🌙 ☀️ ✨...

[@dianawoods4772]

That was so very heartfelt I enjoyed every minute of it, you are right what would the sky look like at night if there was no pollution in the air as a matter of fact what would the whole world be like . Hope you and your husband and your dogs are all keeping well sending you all love and prayers 🙏 God bless.

[@charleendubbs7265]

Thank you for sharing your life with us

[@LittleHouseOnTheMountain]

And thank you for letting me into your day

[@ChrisAnderson-hg3hf]

Springtime sounds wonderful. We are expecting another week of snow out here in the Sierras.

[@vintagebeliever5023]

Lovely.. thank you. We all need reminding of what is important. 😍

[@candacekesting1786]

beautiful video. Loved the gray skirt and the dog backing up to sit down. So cute !!

[@willowhome]

Ohh how beautiful the video it was, balm to the soul ♥️🦋

[@HHteach2001]

I absolutely love your videos.

[@TheFarmSparrow]

I appreciate how we can behold God’s artistry on display in His magnificent creation (even in the presence of all the decaying as a result of man’s fall) …. I see our ability to make things special and also participating in some form of creative process as an outflow of our relationship with Him. You have said it so well in your video. In us is the ability to rise to the occasion and look for and appreciate those moments in the ordinary to which we can then add our own special little touches to make it stand out even more. Bless you Lea.🤗💗

[@TheTexasBoys]

Lovely video as always, thank you. I'm really enjoying your new podcast as well~Faith

[@amandazplace5663]

I watched a video about romanticizing your life recently and was immediately hit with a message from the Holy Spirit. We lose the ability to romanticize; to day-dream; to be so grateful every moment; to see the beauty before us; to be creative, if we are constantly distracted by social media, television, and You Tube. In order to bring these things to full expression, we must turn off the noise. Every day, we need our quiet time. ♥️🇨🇦

[@kimberlym4834]

So beautiful Lea! Thank you sister! You are an encouragement to me.

[@farmerswife6225]

Would love if you shared some of your recipes everything you cook looks delicious

[@Erin_29]

I second this!🤍

[@cristinatobosaru8628]

Multumesc frumos

[@deborahcook7652]

Lovely video...very peaceful

[@kiwirose9537]

I love this! Thank you.

[@beautifullife7544]

Beautiful inspiration as always ❤

[@shalomcottage]

Your home is so beautiful absolutely adorable as are you. Praying for God's holy spirit and fire of His love in your life and a torrential downpour of His love and truth.

[@Diligent-dp7gi]

I LOVE the concept of making the ordinary things Beautiful & Special : ) Taking Notice of the little details makes Life precious! YES, Our CREATOR GOD Reveals Himself in the tiny things & the Big things : ) # I LOVE your GOD-Inspired Thoughts & Ideas. THANK YOU!!

[@Shiryone]

There is nothing romantic about yoga pants. We have certainly lost our ways in so many ways in modern society. Your dog sitting on your lap is simply adorable. We used to have a wood stove and are planning to have one in our next home. We have missed it. Shalom Lea.

[@baileytyler5006]

i relate to this in every way. The dresses are beautiful and I do the same 🌸💛🌼

[@adriennemorris536]

I used to feel guilty about even the tiniest thrift store purchases for our home because I thought the Christian life had to be a spartan affair. But then I realized after visiting a number of institutional homes for troubled children how important creating a welcoming and peaceful environment for our families is. When our adopted daughter first came to live with us everything triggered terrifying memories. Now her thoughts of home are the cozy blankets and the smells of food on the stove. Every picture or trinket I bring into the house has a purpose. The purpose is to uplift and allow people to be reminded of the beauty and comfort of home and the natural world we are blessed to live in. As you know, you've been a part of that journey since my daughter has always loved your content.

[@maggiek3750]

What herbs do you put in your chickens water? Do you have a past video that speaks to this topic? Thank you, your videos bring me peace and inspiration.

[@margarettownsley9500]

Hello Lea thank you so much for your beautiful video how my soul yearns for natural living and the peace of god if you see this comment can you please pray for me I have to go for blood tests I think drs are concerned about my lungs and it’s making me a little fearful thank you dear wonderful sister

[@LittleHouseOnTheMountain]

Yes, you have my prayers

[@margarettownsley9500]

@@LittleHouseOnTheMountain thank you 🙏

[@punjabseth260]

so nice👍

[@jancronin1078]

It's sad, we don't see beyond the light bulb to see the stars. What are we like😢

[@tiffhamill567]

Yes.. a revival is breaking out .. people are waking up to God’s perfect creation.. we’ve chased the dollar and it’s made us (many) sick ..

[@thewordofyhwhistruelifefre8368]

I want to start slow living and my question to you is am I truly slow living when I have a child who makes things difficult? Let's say we start our morning right and then she stops the flow because she decides not to do something and my flesh just wants to hurry through because we have homeschooling and I have to clean the house but instead I focus in the moment and talk to her however long it takes to restore the relationship again not rushing through the moment of an opportunity. Is this slow living? Sorry I am new to this. Thank you sister Lea! Yah bless you.

[@LittleHouseOnTheMountain]

I don't have the personal experience with raising a child but I think that slow living can be integrated into daily life step by step and passed down. I think little things change the atmosphere of the day and of the Home environment. I follow a few women who aim for slow living and have a handful of children. Their day may look slightly different than mine, but the same general goals and attitudes would apply. Non overpacked schedules, nourishing foods, soft music, low lighting, learning to he okay with stillness and quiet, less toys and less screens, time outside, etc. I hope that helps. Hannah from Building our Goshen, Kaitlyn at Grounded Roots Farms, Carrie at 1000s of Roots. These are women with a handful of children who desire slow intentional living.

[@thewordofyhwhistruelifefre8368]

@@LittleHouseOnTheMountain oh thank you so much Lea I always wondered how can we live a slow life with little ones who make things a little different. Thank you so much for responding to this I so appreciate your beautiful videos and advise you give and thank you for sharing other channels with me I will definitely look into them ❤🤗

[@ysk1729]

Homeschooling mom of 3 here 🤗. Hope it’s ok to chime in! I just love this topic, that’s all 😊. “Slow living” truly starts with the heart posture. What I love about videos like Lea’s - whose family dynamic looks different from mine - is that they remind me to open my eyes to the beauty in my ordinary day and to keep my heart from grumbling at the daily repetitive tasks (Lea, if you read this, you are seriously doing the Lords work here 😂). While I’m still working on this myself, I have also found that implementing a more seasonal lifestyle with kids is also a great way to bring focus to slow living! Drawing out the best of each season and perhaps developing a few little traditions along the way to look forward to together 😊

[@thewordofyhwhistruelifefre8368]

@@ysk1729 thank you so much for sharing ❤ yes definitely it is a mindset and it starts with the desire to slow down I just never knew if you could do this with children but now I know you can.

[@TheNinjaInConverse]

Would you ever leave NJ?

[@seedsanddreamshomestead5357]

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[@yl5020]

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[@dreamawofford9970]

I love your videos, sweet girl!! May God bless you for all you do! In Jesus's name, amen 💙💙 🙏🙏🕊🌿

[@messianichebrewshawnkawcak1550]

Ladies wearing long dresses and skirts makes me feel more comfortable around them because they seem to be more feminine in behavior as well, and perhaps it adds a little anointing to a church service as does headcovering and long hair. I am grateful for ladies that choose to be feminine for a change.

[@dianewells4342]

I was wondering what your conviction , if any , on head covering is .

[@concettaverzi28]

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[@ClaraWsfreedom]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@jaysarie]

Hi Love, I was trying to use the misfit market code and it dint work. Is it for first time users? Thank you

[@LittleHouseOnTheMountain]

They must have updated my code.. see if this one works: COOKWME-GL5CGV

[@maryshalom33]

I’ve noticed you don’t head cover, did your views changed?

[@LittleHouseOnTheMountain]

Good day. I have answered this question in many comments. I answered it more thoroughly in a few comments on the first 2 podcast episodes as well as on instagram

[@dianeb7420]

🙏💕

[@tessmarsh2088]

Thank-you, I've started a new job after not working for 16 years. I'm having trouble with it, could you please pray for God to direct my path for his Glory and my spiritual growth. I miss being home...but life is so expensive now. Sorry for a silly request but I'm struggling a bit. I appreciate your videos.

[@LittleHouseOnTheMountain]

Not silly at all. It's a truly hard time for so many. To everything a season. 💜

[@tessmarsh2088]

@@LittleHouseOnTheMountain Thank-you❤️

[@TheFarmSparrow]

I appreciate how we can behold God’s artistry on display in His magnificent creation (even in the presence of all the decaying as a result of man’s fall) …. I see our ability to make things special and also participating in some form of creative process as an outflow of our relationship with Him. You have said it so well in your video. In us is the ability to rise to the occasion and look for and appreciate those moments in the ordinary to which we can then add our own special little touches to make it stand out even more. Bless you Lea.🤗💗

[@rosepetal9748]

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