The world feels so different these days

[@wiktoriawiii]

helllo, I'm a bit of a silent watcher and I just want to thank you sooo much. I'm only 20 but life is hard and really scary sometimes. It's so hard navigating through everything when It's all so unpredictable. Your videos and the comments from every single lovely person here help me push through and go easy on myself. It's nice to know that not only does it get a bit better but it's also ok when nothing really feels ok. So thank you and the community you have built for making my little 20 year old self feel even that bit less lost

[@AprileB-t1t]

❤❤❤

[@chris10tjeuh]

What a beautifull words you write …and yes it’s hard soletimes to navigate …and also if your 54 …lot’s of love 🙏🏻✨

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

you are definitely not alone ... we all in this ... and it certainly feels a lot less scary being lost 'together' so htankyou too for keeping me company here xx much love

[@mrs.e3909]

I think as we age we have to give ourselves grace. We are so used to running things, feeling obligated to people and actions, and thinking that our to do list should rule our lives. As a woman of a certain age who us coming off a treadmill of parent care, some health challenges, and a bit if a reality check ofbeing in the last quarter stretch of life I have found that I just want to allow myself to be self centered for a time and just "be". I need to destress, rest, and find joy, and thats OK.

[@mrsmucha]

Yes! Me too!

[@candacenagle505]

Absolutely relate!

[@jennycottrill1739]

That is definitely okay.. ❤

[@OneRedDragonfly]

Right there with you 😊

[@cmralph...]

Love this. ❤

[@recoverywithme]

Ooo yes, how I relate to your calming words. Life as an autistic woman is very similar to the experience you describe. It can be challenging to plan and 'live' like the world demands, but - hope! Since unsubscribing to fitting that mould, I do feel much better. I do less of what brings my nervous system stress, and more of what brings me gentle comfort & joy (and sticking my tootsies in the earth daily!). I also left the city. It's a slow but beautiful journey. I just gave myself the gift of a new butterfly tattoo, to celebrate coming out of my cocoon.. but by coming out, perhaps I mean, coming home. 'Little me' is over the moon! Love to you, beautiful Wendy

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

yes, love that so much, coming out means coming home to yourself ! xx that's a beautiful thought xxxx

[@recoverywithme]

@@theunexpectedgypsy I think I'm guessing correctly here.. I grew up in Glastonbury, it was home for many years, truly magical xxx

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

@@recoverywithme I don't live there though, too magical for full time life!!! teehehe

[@fynnandfynner]

I'm on a similar journey myself, and it is like coming home, and away from what ales us, and uses up our equilibrium to come home to ourselves. To quieten the cacophony, that is ever present.💜

[@selenaW_]

You don't know just how wonderful and inspiring you are, which makes you even more wonderful. The cinematography you give us is dreamy, the lessons you teach(both art and life lessons) are so inspiring, and the love and care you give are awe inspiring. I can't thank you enough for sharing all of your beautiful life with us. Love you to bits.Much love from Florida.

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

thank you so much for this comment, blown away! thnakyou xxxxxxx love you to bits too!

[@selenaW_]

@@theunexpectedgypsy there you go again, wonderful and amazing you. We are here for you as well. Much love from Florida.

[@prairiecherie5743]

oh wendy. why is life so hard? some days are such a struggle. thank you for sharing your vulnerability. the peace garden was delightful. let's be patient with ourselves. sending love and grace to all who need a little.

[@LauraGomez-bl2so]

The cat! The peace garden! What a lovely video. And a gorgeous ending with all the birdsong. I feel so relaxed now. Thank you!

[@jillychandler]

I have been crying every morning lately, mostly with things I see on the You tube shorts, with animals that have been so badly neglected, but that some wonderful soul have saved to give them a new life. More than anything, it gets me down so much the cruelty that humans beings do to wonderful living creatures. I just feel that they should have done to them, what horrible things they have done to animals. It just makes me so very sad. But then I try and see all the good that folk are doing with animals, and I myself adopted a rescue greyhound, who was covered in flees when rescued from the race tracks, and was not thriving in kennels, and was just skin and bones when I got her. I have had Madge now for 4 years, and although I only go out of my rural home here in West Devon to walk her from my front door, I hope I am giving her the best life I can. I am also a person that some folk seem to pick on, because I am so sensitive, and do not cope with confrontation, so have been walked over a lot by others. I just wish others could see what impact their horrible words and deeds have on others, both human and animal. Wishing for a kinder, loving world I suppose, but all I can do is lead by example. Blessings and love to you and James, from Jilly & Madge. xxx

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

oh gosh, i cant watch things like that... xx love it that you have a rescue greyhound... i might do that one day!!! xx Madge!! xx wishing for a kinder, loving world with you sister so maybe we can shift the energies together!! xx big loves to you and Madge xxx

[@jillychandler]

@@theunexpectedgypsy Thank you. xxx

[@mariac4602]

Stop watching KZbin and instead try this every day for a month: go to a church each day, sit and talk to God about all that is in your heart. If you want to watch something, watch The Chosen. If you are tempted to go to media, instead offer a prayer up for anyone, or any creature, in need. A prayer will do far more good than just watching bad things and feeling helpless. And if you persist in this sadness, then seek professional help.

[@argusfleibeit1165]

I don't doubt that there is a lot of abuse and neglect of both animals and people in this world. However, I became VERY suspicious of people posting these animal abuse and rescue videos. Why are they wasting time filming these animals, when they should be removing them to a safe place where they can be helped by a vet, or at leas taken in out of the rain and cold? I believe MANY of these videos are fake and set up by the people who make them. Why do the same people keep finding one terrible sad thing after another, and filming and posting? To look like heroes on the internet. Throwing puppies or kittens into tar, etc. So I refuse to watch them. They are just doing it for internet clout. The sea turtle with a plastic straw jammed up its nose is a good/bad example. There is no way that thing was breathed in on its own. The people on the boat caught it and stuck the straw up its nose, and suddenly the whole world is supposed to stop using them. But they sure went viral with that video.

[@sherelynwhite4130]

Dear Jill, you are probably an HSP , highly sensitive person. I as well am this type and my advise to you is... stop watching those videos! I can not do it, or I will crumble and fall into many pieces. Do yourself a favor and just don't go there! Watch happy loving, inspiring videos only and immerse yourself in nature. Do good deeds for other people that also will help you feel better. As for people picking on you, something needs to switch in the way that you present yourself to the world. Once you find your strength and love of yourself you will no longer be a target for the bullies. We are only victims because we allow ourselves to be one. I say this from experience. Read some self-help books or get some coaching on how to strengthen your spirit so that you no longer play the victim. You can do it!! Reach out to others when you need to, those that you can trust. Wishing you all the best on your journey ✨️💗🌺🌈

[@jnordfors]

The Peace Garden is lovely. Thank you for sharing it. You helped me today. I've been quite blue since retiring from my job as a teacher. I can't seem to get out of my own way. The house is a wreck and I just get stuck scrolling. You reminded me that I need to get outdoors and enjoy some time in nature. I think that will help me reset. Bless you sweet lady. Your wise words are a balm. ❤❤❤

[@tassie2348]

I too am a retired teacher and am finding retirement very difficult. Im still scrolling in my dressing gown at 9.30

[@sustainfem]

@@tassie2348 I hope you can find something that interests you and makes you feel good about your retirement. I've been retired over 10 years (took early retirement because I couldn't find another job after I'd quit a horrible, tormenting one). I chalk that up to age discrimination. I just love being retired because now I have time alone to spend on my hobbies and interests.

[@cherylreid5768]

@@tassie2348Me too! I think as teachers our lives are ruled totally by inflexible school timetables, semesters and ‘holidays’ so we find in retirement that when that is taken away it’s difficult to adjust to ‘freedom’. I was in my dressing gown scrolling way past 9:30 today. However our lovely Wendy inspired me to get dressed, make lunch and start reorganising my art space. I think I need a timetable for things like housework, gardening, art, exercise, socialising etc. etc. etc! Would love to hear about if you two have any strategies to deal with this. ❤️

[@AngelaLochCross]

I feel I've been neglecting your videos lately, but it gives me a bit to binge a month or two later right when I need to refill my well. I sort of fell off Instagram. Other than KZbin, I feel like other social media requires you to churn out content to appease the algorithm and so many hours upon hours (or longer) of work that is buried within seconds and I'm lucky if anyone sees anything at all. It was rather disheartening. KZbin feels quite a bit better to share my work on as I might get a comment on something from a year ago and then suddenly people are seeing it again. The connections feel more relaxed and meaningful here. It's more about creating the art than creating rapid-fire content every single day which I just did not have the bandwidth to maintain. It's a bit more my pace. I'm so glad I can follow you and other artists here to watch at my leisure and not worry about having missed something. Thank you for sharing the nature imagery. I can't get out in it as much as I would like, but I do love seeing it. I'm having a peaceful day at home catching up on your videos and puttering about, so it adds to the calm feeling. 🧚‍♂☮

[@sarahb2652]

The world does feel so different these days, especially since COVID and then all the other madness but that is why getting out in nature is sooooooooooooo theraputic. It reminds you that everything is also still the same, the beauty of nature, it's ability to carry on being beautiful helps to remind us the that the bigger picture is still the same and we still are part of the beauty and creation no matter what is going on in the media/world. The garden you went to looks lovely Wendy. Hope you feel boosted by it.💕😊

[@decaffsilver]

Dearest friend, I would love to share my back yard. It’s a rather large yard and I am learning how to manage it. I too have autoimmune issues and it can disrupt plans rather quickly. Some days I am unable to move my fingers, kind of hard to grasp my tools for making jewelry or my paint brushes when I am feeling more need for gentle expressions. I want to thank you for making your videos, I have enjoyed your Chanel even when you were on the afternoon Sunny side of your studio building. I have enjoyed watching you become comfortable and confident with sharing your beautiful spirit , also enjoy you really getting good at your video editing as well. You are a delightful soul and I am thankful to have found you. Gentle hugs, keep your light shining❤

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

gently all the way dear soul xxx soft hugs too x

[@carolepivarnik9316]

Wishing you well, Wendy ❤ I would find it hard to enjoy the Peace Garden with so many other people and the noisy kids and all around. Looking at the landscapes where you live and walk, I thought "She should make her own Peace Garden in that glorious space!" We have a 21 acre farm in central Virginia (where it is dangerously hot this weekend) and it is such a privilege to walk in our fields and woods with my dog knowing I don't have to deal with any others there...I can just walk in solitude and enjoy the birds and other wildlife and all the trees and plants. And my silly dog of course!

[@gloriacallahan3988]

Carol I too thought wow that too many people! It's just too people-ly out there most places for me. Wendy's field walks and that big tree early in the video are what calm me. A big tree lover here. Funny thing is I'm from Central VA too! Small worlds.

[@The1christy]

Such a beautiful ending to your lovely video. Thank you for that. ❤

[@EllieDeklerk]

Went for walk first thing after coffee and it got my day started with more energy. Thanks loads for sharing for thoughts and comments.

[@sanetjonker5183]

He leadeth me into green pastures!! Lov from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@axelgrz]

Thank you for sharing your challenges. Being brave and productive gets so heavy sometimes like a large stone we carry up a hill.

[@Barbara-JT]

It's amazing how watching your videos can completely calm my soul. From the scenery and the music, to just having a chat from you and listening, to how we all need one another. You are a dear soul who's light shines on us and helps us to shine as well. Thank you for really touching our lives. I wish you such joy and peace and many blessings to you and James and your family. Till next time round....... hugs from across the pond in Sheffield Lake, Ohio!!:))) 😊❤❤❤🌻

[@Joan-d3z]

Oh, Wendy, I think the Solstices drain a bit more of our energy than we understand. Today in Maine we are having an all day dark, rainy day....slow steady rain with a gloomy, darkened sky all d. Seeing your fairy lights reminded me to turn on my versions of fairy lights....."Let your light shine!" Everything here is green, green, green even in the cloud and rain filtered light. The baby birds are out of the nests and visiting the newly refreshed birdbaths. Newly started, the breeze is lifting the leaves and attempting to dry them and I think that means the rainy front is beginning to move on.. You are such a wonderful role model with your healthy snacks.

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

definitely agree! xx I quite like grey days for resting inbetween the sunny ones! xx

[@eleanorpratcher748]

I am of the same opinion.

[@zoewhiteart7676]

That peace garden looked gorgeous, wow! May you find comfort and solace in natures healing. x

[@jmitch5161]

Another powerful full moon last couple of days, causing its usual havoc 🙈 Sending you a big hug, for being strong, being brave, and for being you🙏

[@janethansen9612]

I suffered burnout two years ago, and I've never recovered. I too experience the fibromyalgia type pain and fatigue, plus I'm now over the menopausal hump. Sadly, I find myself butting heads with the old life that I perhaps foolishly am trying to return to by way of office job etc but I am coming to feel it won't be something I can manage. At my age I'm finding it tricky to find a way of moving forward. I loved the peace park and the mother and child statue. How lovely to see the floral offerings.

[@natashakowalski9068]

Wendy I do wish you would create an oracle card deck featuring your beautiful art and your inspiring words of wisdom, that would be so delightful ❤

[@beebee9815]

Read the Psalms instead... there is true peace in the Word ❤

[@cathpeterson1944]

beautiful Chalice Well Garden I love the healing vibration of this place, serene meadows and birds singing delightful 🤗🙏

[@melisia8876]

Thank you for sharing - this was another wonderful, grounding video. Yes, I agree, the world has changed in the last few years so much, so quickly - I don't recognize most of it anymore. I try to understand, but - just can't - it gives too much power to those who don't have an appreciation for anything.... I try to keep positive, journal, crochet, in the middle of hopefully moving so I can't do my quilting (my house is listed, most of my stuff is packed - the market is awful - but, I am trying). All I can say is keep moving forward - things will get better - it may take a bit, but it will get better - these things too shall pass.

[@CherylWilsonArt]

I’m a fibromyalgia girlie too!!! I do know I reduced my additives greatly and it helps… no Aspartam, fake sugars, I even limit carbonated drinks! I know you drink teas. I almost have to drink water only to feel un inflamed!

[@pmcallister]

Watching this in the US after our catastrophic election failure. Yes, the world feels very different. Thank you for this inspiration.

[@emilybemily4397]

Thank you for talking about your emotions and feelings and being open about them. I'm in a situation where that kind of thing is frowned upon, and it took me by surprise you talking about yours - it's made me realise that they are normal and natural, not something to be hidden or supressed. I realise I've been in this situation too long.

[@joannephillips5991]

I found your channel shortly after my twin brother passed away suddenly about 4 years ago. I was struggling with life and i couldn’t find peace in my life only pain both body and soul. Your self care and beautiful country walks helped me to paint with watercolor and journal again. You helped me find my way through life and find my brother’s love and find my art again. The peace it gives me is amazing and it surrounds me with lovely memories. Thank you for sharing your life and art with me.

[@marpyhayse]

Dearest sister Wendy...cats & friends & nature are such good things to be still in. I love listening to you sort through thoughts & feelings. Sending love & light & prayers 🫶🏻🕯🙏🏻✝️🩷

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

oh so true!! xx thankyou for keeping me company flower xx

[@danielaravenous]

Dear Wendy, last week I was watching with my daughter the movie about Miss Potter and it reminded me of you because of the soft talking and nature. At the beginning and end of the movie there is a similar scene where she sits on the grass 💕

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

awwww, sweet! Xxxx love a good sit on the grass anytime although on this particular occasion I did get a wet behind! xx

[@sarawilliams7453]

I love it when I see you twirling… it reminds me to let go. Thank you for taking us with you to Chalice Well Gardens. It is such a special place and it always makes me feel so grounded. You are such a treasure.

[@theturnedleg]

Thank you for another wonderful video. I am so grateful to get to know you and learn from you via KZbin. You are a smart lady and every video teaches, inspires me and reminds me to take time for myself. You have even inspired me to go pick up a sketchbook...something I have never done before. Thank you so very much. Sending you a big hug.

[@Beachlover-ih7mh]

When I feel upset I watch you. Calms me and reminds me of what is imprtant

[@sicilyny5375]

Ps .I too adore you..positivity..calmness..warm n loving..and keep nda hippie like I was 70s .my daughter( 1st child) name is SpringJane..was going to be Crystal Rainbow Sunset..my husband was a hippie too ..but mom begged me not to) We did all naturally..diapers..washed by hand hung out made the soap..made all her food by scratch..shes never sick still at 47... I was a nurse my whole adult life .grew our own veggs. And lived in a tiny vaca cottage on L.I...NY... I loved my life but was very ill with Crohns..high anxiety and my husband was in prison . schizophrenic so he did things his other personality did .got me into psych and became a psychnurse . I tell u all this because i need ppl like you who are alike and understand..we do need to worry about society. Lots of drama in my life..2 bad marriages after my 1st. And sick often. 49yrs of Crohns. Still here..so im doing alot b4 i am gone . Ty for being here..and all you express .

[@artesadestorias]

Yes, mornings have a special charm. I also have more active and fresh energy in the morning. It was really funny to see the Instagram post now and see the other side of the camera. Very grateful.The garden is wonderful, and running water is a blessing. This year it rained a lot and we had water, the lakes filled up. But the summer here in the south of Portugal is extremely hot. Wish I wish you a wonderful week full of fairy magic.❤

[@susanorban3059]

Beautiful video Wendy. You are right the world doesn't feel right. Your beautiful footage and bird song was a balm to my weary soul. Thank you❤

[@ginfenn9988]

Thank You for your lovely videos, art, nature, self-care and letting your light shine. I'm cutting back on screen time, but watching you is one of my favorites. Especially loved the nature walks. I'm in South Carolina and it's too hot for this old body to be outside, unless really early in the morning. Thanks for shining your light 🎁🌹🙏🥰

[@sandradaniel-ok6gv]

I love you and am so thankful for your inspiration! Fibro is a horrible feeling. Like the flu. With no fever! Hopefully, a cure is coming. 63 now, and your sharing makes me feel like I'm not lazy after all! Thank you again. Love you!!

[@SuretteSnyman]

Hi Wendy, it's always nice to have a little bit of time with you. I'm also going through a no energy time. Plan my whole day and do not even get 2 things done. I started exercising exercising again,and I am sure it will help. Thank you for sharing your lovely outings with us. Love and peace ❤

[@Lilyana-rk6hm]

I know you will never see this comment, but I just wanted to say that you have inspired me so much. On top of school work and everything else in my life, that has put so much stress on me. I haven't had much motivation to pursue my love of art, and it isn't getting any easier. Today, I was on KZbin, and I stumbled across your channel. You gave me so much inspiration to begin journaling and to begin so many things I didn't know existed. You basically lighted a fire underneath me, and don't know how to thank you. My art "career" now has motivation again, and I can continue my journey as a young artist all because you helped me see the light to journaling. Thank you!

[@joannrabideau1657]

Dearest Wendy I can identify with what you are saying. The world has been such a unsettling place. So many days I just want to crawl in a shell but I watch your videos and I find the strength to keep moving. May not accomplish much but I do try. Thank you for being such a light for so many. Have a peaceful week ❤️

[@julieharding6631]

i love the garden where you were - the whole area is very special; the Tor and the beautiful countryside; My son lives there so I visit from France when I can - not often enough. magical place and a good place to be I think during this very challenging but magical time we are in. Hold your sovereignty and know yourself - so important now as I know you know! Blessings to you and your loved ones. 🙏🙏🙏 🌺🌸🌻🌼🌼

[@janetcarrier313]

Thank you Wendy and James! Your smiles are very beautiful.

[@_suse_]

You are such a soothing presence even when you're inflamed. I have MECFS and CPTSD and am in menopause and endlessly struggle with getting to places, and it depresses me as I live alone (yay though, despite the loneliness). At the same time I've been doing Feldenkrais for 10 months and it's teaching me how to rest better. Your videos are a treat, thank you. I get clumsy too :)

[@sandycoffmansstudio731]

I dearly loved seeing the Chalice Well when I visited Glastonbury years ago.

[@healinginteriors]

Me too. Such a sacred place…🌿💦💚

[@CelticPurl]

You are such a bright light in an often dark world. Blessings to you for the uplifting content and honesty that you share with us. 🙏🏼❤️

[@philomenaward1833]

Love your sharing of so many aspects of your life and appreciate it all ,find it inspiring and encouraging, so sad about the descration of sacred spaces and structures, loved the gardens and flowers. Bless you.

[@ColleenMiller]

I like the statement "A Big Circle of Love" ! 😀

[@SheilaLandry]

Hi, Wendy. I am so sorry about you feeling a little down. With the state of the world that it is in, I think that any reasonable, kind, and caring person would feel the same. I had heard about the event at stonehenge and it added to my own sadness. It is hard not to feel sad knowing there are those among us who destroy the beauty of the world. I feel this with any type of destruction. I have been tuning out from as much social media and news as I am able these days and focusing on positive things such as creating and art. I make my living from my art and part of the job (as you know) is being a presence on social media. It is certainly a double-edged sword. But I do my morning rounds and then I focus on making beautiful and fun things to teach others and that occupies my mind for most of the day. And I walk and get out into the beautiful world in which I live. (rural Nova Scotia) I am genrally a solitary kind of girl, so I don't need a lot of people around me all day to make me feel complete - although I love my followers and fellow artists. Coming from Chicago, I had my fill of people - enough to last me a lifetime. But I love and need my fellow creatives. They (like YOU!) are my 'tribe'. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and fears and triumphs with us. I had a wise counselor who taught me that "we follow where we focus." That has been my mantra for the past several years and helps me through my darkest days. Much love and peace and gentle hugs to you.

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

rural Nova Scotia sounds lovely!! xx love the follow where you focus yes, attention goes where energy flows... xx big loves

[@SheilaLandry]

@@theunexpectedgypsy It is amazing! I came here 20 years ago and I never regretted it for a day. I knew when I was in university (early 80's) when I lived on campus in Southern Illinois (SIU) that I wanted to leave the city for something more rural. Life has taken me here and while there were some adjustments, I never regretted it.

[@r.wilder2086]

Thank you most dearest most beautiful one! Thank you for keeping the magic alive you darling! Big kiss! And hug from the heart of Santa Fe’s art district! Look how we all need you!

[@letalee]

Your description of mornings, physical health, and your week, could have been my words. Life is so precious, and every moment when we can grab some energy for our very favorite things is a great moment. So many chores, but so many things to play with too. I am grateful for this life and my urge to create, even though my skill is not great. I wish you lots of energy and well being to enjoy the best things.

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

awww, xxx you so right, life is precious xx being grateful is the key xx

[@AlisonGreenValleyCrone]

Can so relate. I suffer from migraines so planning is nigh on impossible. Love the early mornings, the solo time, the quiet time, the birdsong, the changing light. Thank you for your honesty

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

yes that's tricky indeed. me too, morning light and birdsong!! xx sweetness itself!

[@Kassandra-z5t]

Good Morning Wendy, Thank you for the videos and especially when you take us with you...I am in a situation where I haven't been able to get outside for a while, and I truly love the times you take us with you...I am a "nature" person at heart. Only now, two years later am I able to be able to walk properly, so I have spent a lot of time with you in your corner of the world and with KZbin Chanel ... Thank YOU EVER SO Much for being there and sharing with me your teaching, sharing and caring...You are truly an inspiration to all of us. Sincerely KCP

[@Sunworshiper-l7z]

👋 your countryside walk is lovely. I hope you rest when needed. I, too, have Fibro and ME. The pain in the joints is terrible. Dull aching, joint pain, stiffness, and muscles feel like they are on fire. Bed ridden some days. Exhaustion, to name a few. I sympathise so much. Our energy tank runs on empty frequently. You are realistic about goals, which is good. Don't beat yourself up if some things are left until another day. Enjoy the outdoors, and rest. You😊 deserve it ❤❤

[@suev4143]

So sorry that you're "doing it tough". Its hard to be strong and tough when our path seems strewn with obstacles, boulders that seem impossible to climb, and gravel underfoot prevent us from taking simple steps forward. My grandmother always used to say to pace yourself, that life is not a race, certainly not a sprint. I hope you find a healthy pace for yourself, that allows you to make progress on your journey without feeling overtired or overextended energy-wise, and grounded and confident in your steps. Your sketches are lovely, and show so much emotion (how you capture that in three or five minute is just wonderful!), and it sounds as though some days you are getting a lot done, even though you feel that you're struggling. Give yourself credit for working , and seeking balance. Winter here in Australia, and I am struggling to recover from multiple joint injuries. Anything physical is a challenge currently (trying to heal and maintain a positive outlook), and yet enjoying the ice crystal clouds in the morning skies (how would i paint them?), and the gulls and pelicans by the beach (no beach walks until i heal). Also enjoying visits from my local parrots, who have come down from the mountains to the milder coast, white cockatoos and red-headed rosellas and rainbow lorikeets. Delighted to see you enjoying nature and the great outdoors, and the sound of the spring gave me delicious goosebumps. Thank you for taking us with you - should we have brought our sketchbooks too? Sending gentle hugs with Southern ocean breezes (perhaps they'll help cool the air there so it doesn't get too hot), with a generous helping of loving energy, to bounce off the moon, and shower down to you (and all souls in need of energy and a hug). 🤗✨🌛🌌🧡❤️💜💙

[@mountainsno]

I'm in Victoria Australia. Best wishes for complete healing. I miss the beach but have a river here in town. Water is necessary for my happiness. ❤

[@suev4143]

@@mountainsno Thank you. I'm sure I will recover soon (I hope), and meanwhile I get to fill the bird feeders and look after my mountain winged visitors. Enjoy the river (should I be wishing you visits from a platypus?) and its flowing energy.🤗

[@rechellethackray]

Congratulations Wendy on 2 years of producing such creative, insightful, loving and truly inspirational videos on KZbin. I truly hope you feel proud sweetheart of this achievement as your beautiful heart and mind have touched more people than you know.❤ I am so sorry to see you not feeling your best at the moment hunni and like you say on your channel, self-care is paramount and your idea of a holiday sounds like a great one. You so deserve it, especially as you truly put your everything into everything you do. Thankyou again for sharing the magic for another year, the magic of YOU. 😊❤ Hugs from Australia

[@LarimarTide]

It’s been a bit crazy hasn’t it? I’m only a couple of hours away & visit frequently so I’ve been following along with what’s happening. Having read the post by the actual creator of the statue I’m amazed they haven’t returned it to its rightful spot. Strange times indeed. What beautiful morning walks you had there, I’m so looking forward to visiting next month and exploring more of the walking in the surrounding area xxx

[@judyfaul8524]

Love the chorus of birds in the final scene!❤So Zen!

[@ljshaw8516]

Absolutely Wendy, every day I wake up I don't know if I'll be using the walker or not, out of bed or not etc. I cannot go on nature walks so I follow you and James going on them. My body is a bloody circus and I never know what my day will be like. I am recovering from my first time Covid experience ever. Not fun. Glad your menopause is better. Mine has been going on for over ten long years and I am exhausted from it. So I look forward to the end finally being here. When - who knows so I'll just roll with the punches. Keep on keeping on, it's always the best option. x's lj

[@KiSaralise]

The Whole Chalice Wells situation really GOT ME!!! It caused a Meltdown......Ohhhhh how I miss the Gardens, I used to go there Every Single Day when I lived in Glasto. I need to come back verrrry SOOONNNN!!!! Thank you for Taking us Along with you!!!! I miss living there More than ANY OTHER PLACE in the World!!! I knew that I recognized James from when I lived there, when I started watching your Videos..... I am Sooo Happy to be in contact with your Videos, even tho I never met you while I was there, I know that when I come back to Deal with my Storage, I am going to find a WAY!!!! I will probably be bringing a Crew and we can all Hang!!!! I love you Dearly, and you seem like An Old Friend, even maybe from Another Life. You Make my Week........Lotsa Love to you! Saralise 🥰🙏

[@dailydoseofpaper]

Beautiful video! Love the historic and nature filled environment you live in. Take care! Machteld (the Netherlands)🍀💖

[@Joysart360]

LOL, my tables are a mess right now as well. I've tried to straighten up over the past couple of days, but it seems like I take 1 step forward and 2 steps back. I've been feeling like I need to push myself as well a little here lately because I feel like I've gone too far into being comfortable and not being as productive as I think I should be, but trying to be gentle with myself and still trying to find the balance. Thank you for sharing your journey, it really helps those of us on our own journey in this creative life.

[@lisamurray7086]

Wow, glad someone else is feeling draggy besides me! My hubbie is so good to tell me I don’t have to do anything. I know the energy will return so just hibernating in summer because it’s super hot and dry now. I love my fan and would love a delicious rain. I did finish an oil painting and swimming for exercise. So peaceful and cool. Carry on!

[@deborahmeyers551]

Thank you for the beautiful video wise thoughts and beautiful sketches ✨️ 💕 😊

[@megperry5586]

What a beautiful peace garden, thank you for taking us and for sharing as well. Sorry for the parking ticket.

[@jennycottrill1739]

Hi there Wendy, I totally understand you.. especially with menopause stuff and getting sidetracked a lot. I am in the same situation as you are dealing with, I get sidetracked so much that I'm convinced I have a touch of ADHD. Ugh.. You give me so much help to hear from someone else the struggles I also have. Thank you for your honesty and sharing with us ❤️.. best wishes and blessings your way 💕.

[@gillinacook1477]

Beautiful ending to this video with that colourful sky,I would have liked to sit in the field too. The weather here in the U.K. is starting to be lovely now, after all the rain we had. I’ve out out for a lovely walk this evening, beautiful. Now I’m going to get on with my art 😊 thank you for our lovely video. I enjoy them as always 🙂

[@RockyRoadCreationsbyDiana]

What a beautiful video, Wendy. The morning light is very special in a studio, isn't it? I really love it when I can make it out to mine really early. I don't do that enough. ❤❤❤ All the beautiful scenery and that beautiful kitty. Thank you for sharing it all with us.

[@LisaBrook-rx2qj]

When I need a boost I go outdoors too. Love this garden. My favourite place is a trail in a provincial park here in Ontario Canada. It is along the river and I see many turtles, birds and flowers. Love to sit on the bench and take it all in. Best if no people come along. Lol! Don't want to share it. I feel energised afterwards. Done some paintings of this trail and intend to do more.

[@angelique2653]

Dear Wendy. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts, emotions and that beautiful peace garden. It uplifted me! Living alone,,Ive had low energy for past few months due to knee pain. I had 3 MRI scans. On Thursday I saw my Consultant who has advised full knee replacement which I will have in August. I'm so relieved as I love walking and my mobility has,been impaired for 1 year now! I too, love raspberries, blueberries which I have with cereal and Greek yogurt daily. I hope your fibromyalgia symptoms reduce. My Mom had it for 2 years and steroids helped greatly. I must try sketching soon.....❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@oliveappleby8672]

I haven’t being doing well for quite sometime 🥺. I would love to go away but the thought of choosing somewhere, and everything else puts me off and that’s just here. I do need a break…just not sure how yet. We all are struggling at the moment, life seems to be e battle. I would love someone to look after me. You keep us going Wendy.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@TheColor17]

Thank You for the Exquisite Images...see you on I.G.🎨🎨🎨

[@camilleschoonover4789]

I’m glad you are doing self care. I can’t believe how people can be so destructive in this world!! I love your sweet attitude and your art!! Blessings to you!!!🤗

[@ehpeachylove]

I know exactly what you are feeling Wendy. I also suffer from fibromyalgia along with other issues and it’s so difficult to carry on somedays. You continue to do what is best for your most and mental health. Sending you forest hugs and love to you. I’ve just had my brother here from Florida fire 4 days and it was great for us to laugh and cry, we went on a couple of day trips and today when he left I woke up sick. At least I got his coffee mad and back to bed after our good by. That was 3:30 am. I’ve been in bed all day with body aches and sinus issues. Your sketches are wonderful, I’m amazing at how quickly you were able to do them I. Such a short time. You my dear Wendy are a joy to watch and listen too. Feel better, payout energy returns. Love all the garden episodes you shared, beautiful sketch of mother and child ❤❤❤

[@gbear768]

yes, I have come to know that it is important to give yourself moments, (days?) of just doing what makes you happy and not necessarily things you "should" do. After more than 60 yrs of being a vivacious, energetic, fit, hopeful person with excitement for all the things "still to come" in my life, I have now realized (like someone else in the comments said..) that this is the last half of my life and those years are no longer ahead of me, those plans will probably not happen. It's like a sucker punch to my heart. But I give myself some grace , thrive on things that bring me joy (thank you Marie Kondo) and pull myself out of the negative and back in to the positive again. Thank you for bringing us with you on these BEAUTIFUL walks! Thank you for being you. 💙

[@Jill-r1h]

Loved your video! Thanks for taking us with you to the peace garden. There are so many bad things going on in the world - thankfully there is still some good! Jill

[@AngelaEglin-ew3ct]

I feel and hear you Wendy I have fibromyalgia and no two days are the same, stress is no good for us 😢so keep on keeping on love Ang xx

[@noahscrochet7490]

Just came across your videos and watched 2, It’s funny to see and hear so many things I thought I am one of the few or only person I know doing it thinking in that way. Also the way you touch the flowers with the energy of greeting them in a very gentle way. Just love it. And yes hyper sensitive and struggling these weeks a lot as well. Feeling all the weird energy that’s around us lately. But also having very creative days even though I have to fight myself into it sometimes to get started. 😉

[@nicolabishop996]

Thank you for the tour around the garden. It is beautiful.

[@BethFarley-m8e]

Just absolutely connect with you. Yes, you have become meaningful in my life now through media. I am here to support you as you support us all. I couldn’t wait to get home and hunker down with you. Goodnight. Beth

[@kvadams9538]

Thank you for the visit to one of my favourite places when I'm over that way.

[@AmblingTowardsAwe]

I'm about the same age as you, and I feel similar struggles. My way of branching out into something new is I've started posting youtube videos. I was nervous and procrastinated for ages. But I've worked as a guide at a nature centre and head of exhibits at a science centre and I have always loved sharing wonder, so this is the solution that I've arrived at to channel that love into

[@jackym61]

I very much understand where you're coming from Wendy. I'm also in pain and tired most of the time, but somehow we keep going, don't we? I was at a wedding on the solstice (the happy couple had no idea of the significance of the date until someone told them) and it was very special. It was followed by a magical sunset. You have reminded me I must go back to Glastonbury soon. Stay well and blessings. 💖

[@lotusflowerpassion]

oh thank you for taking us along with you so beautiful in the garden and in nature there . I went to a place of nature fathers day with daughter and son in law was so beautiful though it rained but I did not mind I did some sketching . we had had a barbeque . I loved it other wise I just usually have my Yard back and front to be in nature which is pretty with the big trees I am so Thankful for this. there's a lot happening in the world these days I am sure it will get better . as the awakening progresses . thanks for sharing dear inspiring as always much love to you and James💖

[@cynthiapate9138]

Sending you softest hugs as well. I thought it was ironic when you were a little sad with yourself about not accomplishing much and said there were unexpected things….I thought “what better person to deal with it than our unexpected Gypsy!” Then when you were talking about drinking The Chalice well water and said it wasn’t the tastiest of waters…someone outside laughed heartily as if on cue. The fairies are out and about. We need them now more than ever! I adore your sketch of the Sacred Mother and Child!!! The Tor is a special place for me. I visited it over 20 years ago, and it still calls to me. Thank you for sharing your beautiful days with all of us…it truly is a Circle of Love!!❤

[@kymcrowart7876]

Oh Wendy, what a beautiful video, spoke to my soul. Thank you for all you do

[@madelynsmith8281]

Thank you so much for this calming video. I love the nature walk with all the birds singing. My cockatiel Buttercup totally enjoyed it. She loves your meditative voice and all your nature walks. 😊❤🐦🦜🦋🌻

[@mountainsno]

I so appreciate your time producing these wonderful videos. Thank you, Wendy and James too, you brighten my day. Some days I am overwhelmed with myself and run your chats on auto play. To hear a friend. To have a few tears and then find courage again. Wendy you inspire me to spend time calming down and truly finding my direction in the areas of art and creativity. You let your light shine and illuminate the love all around. Bless you.

[@patjorgensen4106]

Mornings are definitely the best time for me as well! The energy is different in the morning and so is my energy. It’s very calm in the morning and the light is different and it’s fresh. So conducive to getting things done. Later in the day, not so much.

[@jeanniekartis5916]

The peace garden is lovely...... ❤

[@melodymcdonnell1528]

Thank you for The Peace Garden!!! Been weepy for months myself, feeling more off-kilter than usual...which is wierd because I know my bubble is off-center and I'm really comfortable there...there's just a lot of shifting going on... Do a lot of "grounding". It really helps! -Hugs ❤❤❤

[@catherinecarpenter2496]

Hi Wendy - softest hugs to you, too! It sounds like you need them. Thank you for the sketches and the nature walks - two of my favorite things you do.

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

aww thankyou so much, xxx sending some to you too!! xxx

[@JoseeAlana]

I’m sorry your FMS has flared and pray it eases soon. I’ve lived with it as long as I can remember but wasn’t diagnosed until the late 90’s. I love the peace garden and the lovely statue of the mother and child. I think I said how much I loved your sketch of it when you gave us a preview of it on fb. I want to thank you so much for all your encouraging YT videos and posts on IG and FB. You, my dear Wendy, have given me the courage to post my first ‘paint with me’ type video on my channel here, and I’m working on my second one. I hope to have it up by the end of this week. I’ve also been inspired to go back 30 plus years ago, to my former music career and start posting songs that I wrote during my time in Nashville. I’m not sure that the YT algorithms like that I’m posting different types of videos, but it’s who I am and what I do, so those who need to watch my art videos and hear my music and sound baths will find me. lol. Anyway, thanks again and belated Happy Summer Solstice. 💕

[@jeanninef2110]

❤ oh yes Wendy, the world has changed so much. It is a little scary, but keep focusing on the good in the world, because there is a lot of good too. The more we focus on good, without negating the not so good, we give more positive energy out there. Right? Take care. Sending hugs from Canada. 🎉

[@Paintspotsandpaper]

Wonderful and honest video Wendy! Always enjoy seeing your videos and in every one of them something resonates in me. Beautiful wisdom from a beautiful lady! Thankyou so much for sharing, take care xx

[@Marti_Lay]

Thanks for sharing another video. It's nice to see your studio and outdoor escapades. Lately in this mad-hatters' world and with personal losses in my family, my painting has been my peaceful oasis of time and mental space even as I travel to family and set up on a table, outdoors, or a desk. How lucky we are to have a practice of intuition and creativity that we can share with one another.

[@scaweaver]

Your videos inspire and challenge me... I have always been an aspiring artist. For many years, I was too busy, and then my health took a bad turn. I ended up having to retire in my late 30s. Nearly 20 years later, my urge to create is strong, but my health, my husband's health, and living space are still problems. I sporadically make something... but very inconsistently. I might go sit outside later. Our house is on an acre in the middle of a suburban area. It is a little oasis in Kansas City.

[@claypigin]

thanks Wendy, I left you a comment on insta. by the way I was delighted to find you're a fellow Rik Mayall fan a few videos back x

[@janinafisher101]

Thanks for the lovely visit to the Peace Garden, and your walks, and the sunsets, and you and James cavorting in nature. It was shocking to hear about the spray-painting of Stonehenge before the solstice. Not sure how spoiling an ancient site helps people be more aware of climate change. But it shows how much anger and upset there is, and people don't know what to do to get folks to respond. So you are one of those light and bright spaces in the world, a peaceful place to come to rest, and observe and enjoy! Thanks Wendy. Sending you love and light and a peaceful heart and a cooperative, healthy body!

[@aprilharvey2225]

Spring flowers are beautiful

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

oh they are!!! meadows full!! xx