Small Village Life in Northern Finland | Happiness in the Smallest of Things

[@rosemarysuek8733]

You are just simply delightful and you have a dear soul. You are young but show great wisdom. You remind this young Great Grandma of the simple but so very important values in life. Bless you always.

[@retufaith5238]

It's a sleepless night and I've been binge watching your videos and knitting. I love your work and it's stunningly beautiful. Your life is inspirational and your wise words are blessing for me. Feels like I'm not alone or lost. Take care.❤

[@lwr581]

Watching your videos makes me feel like I'm visiting with an old friend. Thank you for sharing.

[@bonnieackerman1056]

I think it's wonderful that someone so young has already discovered what is important in life, it takes a lifetime for some.

[@swamphillforester8471]

When I was young (+-20 years), I thought there was a path of my own, but then came bysy years (studies, own family, children, Works, etc). Now I have again time and need to find my own path, way of thinking and way of living. I Will go to this world step by step. And it is exciting.

[@NikolaiSolodkov-rb9uh]

Какая очаровательная и милая финка! ❤❤❤

[@мутантдрожжей]

@@NikolaiSolodkov-rb9uhposhel nahuy otsuda, fetishist

[@pontikischristos3927]

And lots of them never get to the end of this soul development process.

[@BeateWoisetschläger]

Dear Sanna, I enjoy your way of videos very much. I am 67 years old and live in a small village in the alps. I always struggle with the cold but your work gave me more acceptance and thankfulness for the beauty in nature. Even when its cold and windy. Today we have the first snow, and I feel more tension in my muscels...but I drink warm tea and have time for a walk and meditation. 😊 thank you so much for your soft way ❤

[@ptr.gasparberinasajuela]

Hello Sanna.. I live in the tropical country of Philippines..I am glad & grateful you share your life in Finland. It is as if I am there. Take care always.

[@kylepark735]

Thanks!

[@sannavaara]

Thank you so much 🥰❤️

[@GaryHarju]

Your videos are like a mini vacation for people like me who live in suburbia in the USA. Very enjoyable! Thanks!

[@derhampaul2182]

The library bus that's good 😊

[@juliading1759]

Thank you for showing us how to be content. Enjoy small things in our own lives and be grateful. This is the source of happiness coming from. Now, I understand why people of Finland is the happiest people in the world 😄❤️

[@ulrikereisenauer6895]

You and your village made a very wise decision keeping it the way you love it. Thats the reason all of you love to live there.❤

[@titusleo2698]

Hello Sanna, I regularly watch all of your videos and today I finally have to send you a long overdue compliment. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for letting us share in your life. The videos warm my heart and soul. When I was younger, your life was my dream, which unfortunately never came true. That's why I enjoy all of your videos and live my unfulfilled dream. Thank you very much Sanna.

[@AdonaiForMe]

I am glad you are keeping your village peaceful and simple. There is much to be said for peace and quiet ❤

[@omersar4221]

I came across it while looking at nature videos on KZbin. The beginning of the video made me feel like I was listening to a book. As nature, the springs of the Black Sea region of Turkey came to my mind. Small villages, people living in peace with nature. Frankly, as long as you respect nature, nature gives you what you want. It becomes more beautiful when we try to understand and love it instead of destroying it. Thank you. Greetings from Turkey, to the people beautified by nature

[@ComfortsSpecter]

Quite a Good Vibe Nice Details Thank You

[@PrasadiAnupama]

Hey I'm Sri Lankan.and 😊❤ I love Finland

[@nanarose3496]

Oh sweetheart, your videos always bring me such peace. Thank you for sharing your life with us. Sending you always love and hugs.❤️🤗❤️

[@МАТУШКАМАРИЯ]

Liebe Sanna! Es ist so schön, daß es mehr und mehr Menschen verstehen, wie wundervoll es ist mit der Natur ein echtes Leben zu leben, vor allem in kleinen Dörfern, Handwerk zu machen, sich selbst zu versorgen! 😊 Ich lebe auch in einem kleinen Dorf mit 25 Häusern in der Pampa in russland, die meisten Leute wollen hier Action, Tourismus, was ich absolut nicht will. Ich will in Ruhe leben, gärtnern, weit von Irrsinn des Systems und leute kinder grosziehen, Wälder Pflanzen, stricken, nähen... und bin hier im dorf mit meiner meinung ganz allein...

[@tafakkurqil9784]

👍🏻

[@КатюшаСеменова-н8п]

Wow! Library bus is something fantastic! I adore books and Libraries and I've never heard of such buses!❤

[@LazyDaisyDay88]

Contentment is *everything*. It is absolutely the key to happiness. It takes years for most people to understand that. I think your community sounds wonderful. x

[@Mamo1969]

Immagini, musica, parlato, tutto bellissimo❤ racconti un mondo lontano nel tempo e nello spazio ❤

[@siaitsme6800]

🙏💙🙏💙🙏

[@marja-leenapretzer2495]

I just found your channel, I grew up in Finland and this brings back such memories thank you🇺🇸🇫🇮🇺🇸🇫🇮🇺🇸🇫🇮

[@kristerwillgren9813]

Bread looks perfect!

[@britdowson8324]

Love what you are sharing.

[@roberthilliard4833]

Another lovely video, Sanna, thank you. You speak very movingly about your life in a remote, peaceful place. For me, your videos are a good reminder of the importance of being aware of what I'm spending my time doing (and I am very much older than you, so I need the occasional reminder!). Thank you so much for your channel.

[@rosedaoud7365]

Your words and view on life is profound!!! I'm inspired ❤

[@aminahparker8415]

You are making a beautiful life!

[@VKing-di9lo]

I can understand why you feel like you do. It seems the world has gone mad in the pursuit of money and power. You and your friends were quite right to decide to keep your village and community just as it is. Sounds lovely! Incidentally, your bread looks amazing! 🇬🇧

[@КумысМамбетов-й8ш]

The world did not go mad , you finally started to realize that THIS IS THE WORLD …. My suggestion to you is to familiarize yourself with cognitive biases … you can also read “The laws of human nature” by Greene , the “Prince” by Machiavelli and “Republic” by Plato… You created the world in your head based on the fairy tales and movies , and now you see that the real world can not fit in to the model you have created in your head and you feel pain … Like I mentioned before read on the subject of cognitive biases …

[@ceilconstante640]

​@@КумысМамбетов-й8ш your comment is arrogant and preachy. Many of us who grew up in the West didn't experience a cut throat world. People were kinder. Manners and courtesy used to be important.

[@frednorman1]

@@КумысМамбетов-й8ш You are a very angry person!

[@califcactus]

@@КумысМамбетов-й8шdose it occur to you that the world is a changing place? Maybe right now fits the model in your mind but it’s not a be all of all the time! I bet dinosaurs felt the same way about the world…

[@johnmurray8454]

I agree

[@harirampatwari4509]

Great life. You have told about your great life through this video.

[@paraxuas]

Gracias❤

[@elizabethholliday5599]

I am an 83 year old lady living in Oregon, USA. I am 1/2 Finnish on my mother’s side. I have three hand woven rugs similar to the one I noticed on your stair in this video. My grandmother, who immigrated from Finland , manually wove those rugs over 150 years ago in her basement in Ely, Minnesota. They were given to me by my mother and I still use them in my home. I will pass them on to my daughters when I no longer need them. I think the rugs will last for another 50 to 100 years.

[@Vikinggirl1679]

hi. my name is Leah Backman. I see you live in Ely , Mn. I live close in Chisholm , Mn. I was always told that my fathers parents were all Swedish but were born and lived and immigrated from Finland. I did a DNA test for fun. imagine to my surprise it came back that I too am half Finnish. my grandparents were indeed Finnish. take care

[@kamelidir9843]

C'est une vie magnifique oui j'adore beaucoup ❤

[@minasorosh8471]

My beautiful friend, how expert and quick you are at knitting. Your sweater and pullover are really beautiful.

[@maninioveganfoodtravel]

Library Bus!!!!! The best thing ever!!!🏩

[@KarenPiggott]

I totally agree to find happiness in the small things like a beautiful night sky 🌌 an Autumn 🍂 leaf, the first snowfall ❄️ Nature gives us so much. As for living a simpler life it would be good for us all and communicating with real people. Well done Sanna. Best wishes Karen 🧡🍁🤎🍂

[@cynthiastambaugh1738]

I love the simplicity of your life. There is great peace and joy in the quiet. Thank you for sharing your life. 😊🇺🇸

[@seanmclatgal7]

Respect from Inkeri! ))))

[@drsanjeevsopd3486]

You are so simple,so beautiful, so true and so peace giving. God bless and hats off to you. Regards

[@jowinsees]

Thank you for your videos. I find them so peaceful and grounding. Your transparency shines through and it’s a beautiful thing.

[@racheljacobs8887]

The bread looks wonderful and you can tell how much care you put into…which is probably what makes it taste delicious. Have a wonderful day and may spring come soon 😊

[@11George-4xn]

😚😚

[@sheerazhenderson572]

I couldn’t stop by without leaving a comment on how inspirational I found this video this morning - food for my soul. It’s a wet dreary day here in the UK and this already brightened my day! Finding moments of time that we can enjoy in solitude so we can hear ourselves (even if it’s a small amount of time) is definitely like hitting a reset button.

[@claudiogomez2945]

Thank you for showing this beautyful simple things of life!

[@LyMer-d7f]

Thank you for the thoughtful and calming video that spreads love and peace.

[@LizManeschijn]

Dear Sanna, thank you for showing us how to bake your wonderful bread! I can’t wait to try it. Your knitting is absolutely exquisite- how lucky is your fiance to have the beautiful jersey you have knitted. It is early summertime here where I live and we had s lovely summer storm last night. It is early Sunday morning, so quiet and I have just been for a long walk. The door is open and all the little birds seem to be popping by to shyly say good morning. My Son and his beautiful wife with their tiny daughter returned to Holland last night, I’ll miss them. I wish you comfort in your amazing Norway, enjoy your knitting and bread and lovely coffee. It’s so good to know that winter does’nt last forever.....

[@theresamartone4781]

Your videos give me such a sense of peace. I just found your channel. Reminds me of growing up as a child in Northern Indiana USA. Snow for 8 months and summertime we grew everything we ate and canned it for the winter. Such a peaceful life. I live in Florida for 40 years and I feel the same way about the city as you do.

[@vanessachapman4868]

When you talk about the springtime struggle, I totally understand! I lived in Finland when I was in my 20s, and spring was always difficult for me. While everyone else was enjoying the sunlight and warmer temperatures, I was either sleeping or crying. The sudden increase in light affected me very deeply. I'm now in my 50s and I live in Florida, so I don't have that problem anymore! I enjoy watching your videos and remembering what I love about Finland.

[@sk70091]

That happens to many people in Finland. We call it kevätmasennus, spring depression.

[@anweshakar146]

Here in Kolkata, we just went through a 20 day heatwave of temperatures above 42 degrees. It was crazy. There's no spring here. It's winter, straight to summer. We just wait for the monsoon rains to bring us relief 🙏🏽

[@sherelynwhite4130]

Your community was so smart to not be interested in any development. I have watched the place of my birth be developed into ruin. I have moved to other beautiful places and watched them also be developed into ruin. I live on a beautiful island that was once very simple and sweet and has now also been developed into ruin. More is not better, and I was so happy to hear that your lovely village was smart enough to understand this and keep to a simple sweet way of life. Many blessings to you, young lady. It is so enjoyable watching your videos. Sending much Aloha from the Hawaiian island of Maui.🌺🌈🙋‍♀️

[@a8f235]

You are very right about your reflection because it is important to be an individual in a relationship as well simply because we all are one. We all have personal preferences, and we are all different. It's just as important to spend time alone as it is to spend time together and it's healthy for both in which ever relationship really even friendships as well. When we spend time with ourself that effort will benefit the one's we care about because selfcare equals how full our own cup is to share with others. Nobody can just keep giving, because then the cup will become empty, and that will affect others. So, spend time with yourself as well. You are doing something right.

[@RheaHolms]

You are an amazing knitter. Your sweaters are beautiful. The sourdough bread looks delicious. I am glad you love where you live. You have so much snow.

[@lailamikonmaki2869]

Kiitos Sanna!. Voimia teille!.

[@justynaborecka7565]

Girl your bread is stunning! Your videos are great and the nature in Finland is breath taking ❤

[@delphinebatailleroche2622]

Your videos give me so much peace and calm 😌. Thank you ❤

[@sallyscanlan7269]

Your baking is amazing, don’t compare yourself 💛

[@suekaufmanMI58]

How beautiful the white grouse is! Thank you Sanna!

[@lcpldevildog]

Thank you for sharing not only the beauty of your country but also the wisdom of our words and your beyond stunning beauty.

[@alfredpinkham4321]

I recently discovered your videos and you have already given me much joy. I am older and live in the Pacific Northwest, but my roots go back to the state of Maine. My maternal grandmother immigrated from Finland in 1911 and I knew some of her relatives as a boy. I can almost taste that wonderful bread I know it pleases in many ways the taste and the aroma of the baking. Please continue to share your great talent for video and storytelling with us. I hope you and your villagers can maintain the beautiful culture you have. Do not despair Spring is on the way just seems to be slower this year. Again, thank you for your great work.

[@TheVendor1260]

How enchanting these out-of-the-away places feel! I have never been physically in the world of snow and ice, having lived all my life in the perpetual summer of the equator, in Africa, but I find myself, many times invited by its allure and I do watch videos of that world very much. I love how well preserved they keep the environment.

[@michelleadonis3233]

Thankyou for making all our day feel, a lot warmer, happier and exciting about the small things ❤✨🌈❤️✨

[@srinivasaraoyp3640]

It's so beautiful, every place has been covered with snow. I love to visit these kinds of places. I want to play with snow.

[@TheCatLady51]

This is so awesome! Progress isnt always a good thing. Simple is so good! Your dogs are so precious 💕

[@elke-d7c]

I love that you and your people in the village decided to keep things the way they are and most of all that " they" are letting you do that. Hopefully the money and power people will leave you alone in the future and let you live your life the way you choose to. Love your videos and your beautiful country.

[@clarewiley9938]

Yes, where I live in La Alpujarra in Spain a village called Soportújar has let itself be suddenly trashed by mass tourism & it’s money only for a few & it has totally changed the traditional way of life.

[@nice2nettles]

@@clarewiley9938 It seems to be the same story the world over. It certainly is here in north Scotland :(

[@lovelola259]

I just love your vibe. You're indeed right, we have to be grateful about small things. That's wjat I need to hear today 😊. Will keep watching your videos. Love from the Philippines

[@janettehunter6479]

I can understand the great pleasure the library bus brings, it’s one of my favourite things too. Your dogs give lots of love @ help to make the days less long. Love from Australia, very different to your surroundings. I am grateful for the riches in my life too (most of the time). Haha!

[@LDCatherine5]

Thank you, Sanna. I look forward to your calm videos. I understand exactly about your village; I feel the same way. We live in the country for a reason. Many years ago we lived in big cities, around the world, thankful for what all we were able to see, do and learn, but it is not for me anymore. I love the quiet peaceful simple life. Our little town nearby is trying to grow, more people are coming in and businesses are growing. I find myself staying away from it all as much as possible.

[@drobbins678]

What a charming video, full of reflection, insights and wisdom, and beautiful music. Well wishes as Spring slowly arrives.

[@enjaysings6173]

Finland the Happiest country in the world,can't wait to visit,anyone watching your video is looking for peace and calm in the world,here's a bit of a succuor

[@tab-harper]

This video was perfect for fika. It made me happy when you sat down for your coffee break, it felt so complete. Kiitos 🌼

[@HeidiEliason-d5z]

I so enjoy your videos. I resonate with what you say. I am on my own journey to find peace. Thank you for sharing your journey.

[@Retriever-nk8nl]

Was für ein schöner Moment, aufgenommen von einer schönen Seele. Danke.

[@chohanhussain]

You speak so well that we understand each and every word of you. Thanks for your vlogs. I love NORDIC countries.

[@Talkswithtwins]

Such a great idea to make a video about knitting! I will enjoy it, your sweaters look so beautiful with their Nordic colorwork!❤

[@califcactus]

Thank you for sharing your experience and thoughts. I really enjoy watching your videos and learn about Northern Finland through your eyes ❤️❤️❤️

[@govindann.r5172]

I like your beautiful village, your thoughts ,library bus wooden finished house and knitting very much. Thank you very much for your beautiful video.

[@fritzsmith3296]

"I enjoy being alone" so do I. I cherish my lifestyle of being alone. I'm not a hermit, and actually I do like to talk to people face to face when I'm in public, but I don't "seek out" conversations. It happens naturally. I'm also a Medicine Man, and I believe you have "shamanic vocation", in other words, you have the stuff also. I'll bet you dream in color. Color dreams are "messengers" communicating to us from the other side. To understand the color dreams, it is the "feeling" you get when you are in them. You have the eyes of a shaman. When I look at them I feel very good about you. I love your lifestyle also. PS: just a note: it seems (by watching you) that your life is one long "vision quest". Be well be informed and be curious. Subscribed - keep them coming.

[@tinakohout5891]

What a luxury😊 a rolling library ! I'd enjoy that too. I will send Spring up to your place😂 so look out for it.... Thank you for sharing your life. I would love to live deep in Nature as you do, where there are no noises, no trains, no trafic.

[@Ammiisa]

Upea video jälleen kerran Sanna! Hienot musiikit sulla näissä, sopii hyvin tunnelmaan. Kevättä saa odotella täällä vähän "etelämmässäkin"; meillä Oulun seudulla lumet on lähteneet, mutta vielä on melko kylmä eikä luonto ole herännyt kukkaan. Muuttolinnut ovat kuitenkin tulleet jo viereiselle pellolle syömään. Ollaan kärsivällisiä, kyllä se lämpö sieltä meidätkin saavuttaa :) samaistun myös täysin tuohon yksinolon tarpeeseen. Asumme mieheni kanssa kahden melko isossa talossa ja tarvitsemme molemmat paljon omaa tilaa, että jaksamme tehdä asioita myös yhdessä. Työpaikallakin jaksan käydä noin kerran viikossa, muutoin onneksi onnistuu työn tekeminen etänä kotoa. Mukavaa kevättä!

[@11George-4xn]

Kuinka voit siellä

[@analitk]

Your videos are so beautiful! I’m in south Florida, USA. You’re reminding me why I want to leave the city for good. Thank you!! ❤

[@genellbrooke]

Thank you for a peaceful and relaxing video. I've never heard of a library bus. I absolutely love that!

[@amiracanela8450]

Dear Sanna Vaara, you continue being my inspiration in life...I love the beautiful way you libe your life in the cold snowy Lapland, Finland. I will be waiting for those wonderful knitting instructions!!! Thank you for sharing your time with all of us. We love you.❤

[@autarkgesund4575]

You and your village are so right with your decison! I was so happy to here that! Keep it quite. The world around us, ist crazy enough! I love your videos and the energy! ♥

[@gisele9705]

Sanna, eu entendo completamente como você pensa sobre o modo de sua vida nesta bela aldeia e concordo com você, tem coisas que já são perfeitas por si só, essa paz, simplicidade de vida🍂🍃

[@claudinevandamme4809]

Beautiful and very calming..I love your breads!! They look sooo inviting for eating ..wow. also I love the way your making kindling for the fire..very sweet. Great video..

[@GretchenlKlein]

absolutely refreshing ~ each and every aspect.

[@sudhindrakopalle7071]

It's so wonderful to bump into your mellow, calming channel!

[@Manolo8949]

Sanna, you are an amazing person! Very rare to find today....

[@jinxie228]

Wise decision your village made! A simpler life is such a blessing! Oh my goodness your breads look so good.

[@franziskafischer9400]

Vielen Dank für den kleinen Film❤️.

[@gustavoroybroncano1993]

Ciao Buongiorno Cara Lady,! 😊 Grande!

[@barbhawkinson659]

Hi Sanna and hello from Florida 🌴🌺 This beautiful video just showed up on my KZbin feed and Im so happy it did. I love watching how people live in different countries 😊 I've subscribed and will be enjoying more of your videos from now on. 🥰

[@garyweybright3227]

Sanna, I understand the winter is sooooo long, and feels like you will never see the dirt, soil or things growing, but the other things you have and enjoy makes your life very different than most others. The bread you make is truly beautiful! It could be in any bakery anywhere in the world! I would love to taste it! My husband makes his own bread with a sourdough starter we’ve been using for about three years now! Many warm hugs, ClaudiaSJI

[@eltonsalvador7620]

one of My favorite Finnish youtubers, the real spring will begin the next week of may. plus I begin the count down to return to Finland, to visit my horse ranch friends

[@ТамараГаращук]

Така молоденька, а така мудра, бажаю тобі щастя і не хворій

[@kirstiparviainen-schiller6536]

Kiitos Sanna ihanasta Videosta ❤

[@forestshomer4043]

You have such an ease in front of the camera, it really feels like it's just you with each of us having a personal conversation! In person and in exchange, we each would have much to say to you as well!

[@benjadidit]

Great philosophy of happy living which I can borrow - to some degree

[@Eekyellie]

Thank you for your special video. It is so lovely to hear of your wonderful simple life.

[@malc121]

Love the transition between the seasons,it’s so calming listening to you in the tranquil surroundings where you live and thank you for sharing ❤❤❤

[@ArturoHernandez-gu4co]

Bread looks geeat! I like your way of life, congratulations!

[@lindaness7002]

Thank you...a lovely and inspirational video. I loved it. And then Rover--rolling in the snow. Brought a smile to my face!

[@leonardwalker3443]

Beautiful video Sanna Things are starting to grow here in Ireland after a very wet winter Not much snow when I was young fifty years ago we seamed to have a lot more Regards

[@johndewey6358]

Thank you for sharing this video. The bread look awesome, I bet with some butter, jam and coffee they are very tasty.😊

[@jamalkhalifi1471]

What a wonderful human being you are. Keep going. I am from Morocco.