Thoughts on Life & Death on Our Homestead, Wood Splitting Chats

[@williamcabana5326]

I love the way you think. I never really thought about it, but your right. Thanks for your thoughts and God bless you. 🙏❤️...

[@SherylAZ]

Ariel, you are an amazing soul and express yourself perfectly. I count it a blessing to have stumbled upon your video of storing seeds several months ago. The world has weighed me down the past few months and I've found a refuge each evening watching your many experiences at the tiny house. Thank you does not begin to encompass my deep gratitude 🙏. May you, Clay and your homestead be blessed beyond measure. 😘

[@lauriewind6366]

I totally agree with your opinion, dear Ariel, its all a holy cycle here on earth (and maybe in the whole universe). I really do hope for all of us, that we can return to live a life, that will make things better and follow these cycles more and more.

[@debrawilson2893]

I truly enjoyed listening to your personal testimony of your ideas of life and death. The benefit I received in listening to you speak is that as long as we are to live here on this earth we should be good stewards of our time, talents and resources as long as we live in harmony with all of creation. I absolutely love plant life and feel so close to nature when out walking through a woods. Love watching the tiny home movement and the homesteading environment. I do find great joy and comfort in the knowledge that there is even more beyond this earth and time her. I do Believe there is a Creator named God and His Son Jesus Christ and a Precious Holy Spirit who comes into our heart upon believing and receiving Jesus into our hearts. Love this scripture. Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou sha

[@FyNyth]

I was only discussing the physical world, cells, and bodies here. I guess to me those are clearly separate things from a spirit or soul, but I didn't really clarify that because it didn't occur to me while I was talking that some people don't see it that way.

[@debrawilson2893]

Absolutely beautiful setting there!

[@bonniebernido8510]

I like the conclusions you made. Thoughtful and logical. Really good video 💗

[@linw7320]

Ariel, Your experience, knowledge and philosophical perspectives are very impressive. Thank you for sharing!

[@peggygilbertsen9099]

You can’t change the world, just yours. Thank you for your candor.

[@berlinmiller4617]

You did express your thoughts very well. I appreciate your perspective on the subject and learned a few things. It was a great wood chopping chat.

[@stephenoshaughnessy2279]

That landscape in the background is stunning.

[@annieDinGB]

Thank you, Ariel for the lessons on the healing scar within a tree, showing us the pine needles inside the wood piece. You are an excellent teacher. I enjoyed a life as an elementary teacher for 40 years and share your passion.

[@annette3681]

That was beautifully said.

[@Diligent-dp7gi]

I love your practical knowledge and common sense approach to life.

[@phyllisbrostrom7348]

You make perfect sense and you expressed it beautifully. 🥰🥰

[@sherried.3861]

You are a brave and true soul Ariel. Thanks for sharing yourself with us.

[@FyNyth]

You are most welcome!

[@thegroundedstarseeds]

Dearest Ariel, thank you for sharing how you feel on this crucial topic. I entirely resonate with what you say. Here in a big city with no opportunity to grow anything for now I tend to prefer consuming organic veggies but in the context in which you are and I will hopefully be one day, it makes complete sense. When respect and benevolence are there in the intention, even when giving death, we are aligned with life. The rest, to me, is either malevolence (a lack of consciousness) or hypocrisy. Thank you for this reflection on that endless cycle of life that reminds us of our choices and humility in this beautiful chain in which we are all one.

[@billlewis2401]

As someone who loves splitting firewood, I find your wood splitting sessions and reflections well articulated,

[@magamutts5726]

I love you Ariel (and your family), you are wise beyond your years. What a healthy approach to the cycles of life. Thank you.

[@maikehannah9179]

I just found your channel. So nicely done and very well said. You will live a life very well lived. A good life. You connect to spirit to earth to people and the animals that surround you and share your life. You are very kind and strong. I wish you a wonderful happy future.

[@theblissfullone]

Ariel, that was so interesting, the wood with the pine needles and sap in the middle of it. So glad you share such information. 🌷

[@juliechaud]

Thank you for sharing this important perspective 💜

[@Diligent-dp7gi]

GOD Given Discernment and Wisdom : ) THANK YOU for Sharing.

[@cheryltemple7188]

Thank you Ariel... you make perfect sense. 🙏

[@krisg3984]

Deep thoughts , thanks for being a good human being 💕

[@Carol-bk1ro]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

[@Runningstart3000]

you are so wonderful in how you really deeply think about life, thanks for sharing your thoughts, I think you are quite smart! Thanks for sharing!

[@judyg9889]

Great explanation; thank you!

[@gmad5952]

Absolutely! Very well said.

[@landseavideoescapes4502]

Ariel, I love your philosophy on life and death and the cycle of it all. This video made me laugh and cry and pay attention to what your thoughts are on it all. I love listening to you and admire you for all you do for yourself and for the future of this planet. I too want to be composted! Thank you💕

[@margaretgosnell8281]

Great perspective on the circle of life Everything has a purpose so treat it well. Life is precious .

[@blissbliss3531]

I understand and agree 100% with you Ariel.....loving those mts from flat florida

[@rnord9882]

Fireside chat, wood splitting chat, I just love your chats!!

[@hollyslaughter5505]

Well said 👍🏽 Thanks❕

[@1957Dirogo]

Such a beautiful view on your property.

[@suelyons531]

I love the wood chipping chats! This conversation also reminds me of The Byrds 1965 hit "Turn, turn turn"..... "A time to plant, a time to reap. A time to kill, a time to heal. A time to laugh a time to weep.. There is a season turn, turn, turn"

[@cathylynnpietranton]

Thanks Ariel for sharing your thoughts. We just need to treat every living thing with respect and give thanks for it life.

[@glenysperry3421]

Thank you for your thoughts, you expressed yourself well.

[@stefankatomova-nikolova213]

It's beautiful, how life, the real life you live, teaches us how to look at the world, an outlook, a philosophy. It's so simple, isn't it: we should either understand that we are all one, animals, plants, soil, humans or it won't work. I feel so good, being related closer to nice smart people, like you, thousands of miles from me than to most people next door.

[@norahannafin8687]

That was beautifully explained

[@theroadhome_Liz_Summers]

I am late commenting, but I just want to say thank you for this video and your thoughts. They inspired, affirmed ... I am not finding the right words. I am a few months from 67. Over the years, grandparents, aunts, uncles, father have passed. My mother is 87 and currently in a horrific situation. But the losses that have affected me most have been the loss of the dogs and cats that have been part of my life. It never, ever gets easier but each one has brought so much joy into my life as well as they have all taught me so much, so I continue to risk the incredible heartbreak of loss to experience the joy of their companionship and the lessons each has to impart. And somewhat daily, I remind myself than none of us is guaranteed another sunrise so we (I) had better make the most of today's!!! I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your young brother: condolences to you and all of your family.

[@CynthiaTomArtsandHealing]

You are a strong female, authentic and real. Thank you.

[@anneliesjoss]

Those pine needles inside the log were so cool! I love your first choice, about what you want to happen to your body when you die, and you’ve given me something to think about, and research how to go about this. I thought my first choice was donating my body to science, but since they pump you full of chemicals to preserve the body for some time, then there wouldn’t be the option afterwards to compost. Yes, your reasoning about raising animals to eat makes so much more sense and is so much more humane.

[@FyNyth]

I've split a lot of wood and I've never seen that before!

[@lenellamaxwell6934]

Well said and shared!

[@pallascecile7034]

Très intéressant tout ce que tu dis... des réflexions riches et profondes... Merci de partager tout cela...

[@subtropical1228]

Really lovely message

[@papajeff5486]

I’ve taught my kids, “We get to choose. We can make things better or not. Choose well”. You have chosen well. Texas My second time to watch and listen to this video. Oh, you’re absolutely right about plants responding to stimulus. I hope you’ll have more, “Wood Splitting Commentaries”. Ariel, you’re so smart and beautifully articulate. You give me hope. Now, I live in Kentucky.

[@Barbarra63297]

Ariel, everything you said makes perfect sense to me.

[@gailfox6791]

Ariel,u made perfect sense. When I pass my family knows I am not to be embalmed but instead wrapped in a cloth and buried that same day. I've checked into it, and it can be done. U just have to follow certain regulations. I want to know that I will one day help bring life once again, as nourishment for plants and trees and insects. When we grab a hand full of soil, just think of all we hold. We hold life itself. It is a beautiful way to look at it and I find peace that way. U are a wise woman. Blessings to u and all.

[@kencornelius9584]

We all return to the earth. Ashes to ashes, dust to dust. Red and I enjoy your content, insight and commentary. All the best to you and yours!

[@slynkylynx]

There is Beauty in Truth. This was a beautiful video, Ariel. Thank You. 💪🙏❤

[@susankell6088]

Your homestead and lifestyle is so inspiring. Your thoughts on life and death seem so healthy and are helpful to someone unable to live the way you do but who admires your way of life. Thank you, Ariel. I've enjoyed your channel for many years!

[@brensheart4874]

❤ love your videos. so inspiring.

[@cares3262]

Excellent educational video on life and death with all living things.

[@phyllisstein1837]

Oh, that darling doggie did just what you said and went and found a stick. So adorable.

[@janonthemtn]

Look online at your county soil and water site. You can buy seedling trees, some bare root trees, berry plants, compost and many more things at a very reasonable cost.

[@sanjivdhar7448]

Sure so true what ever you said. Hats off to you for thinking that way

[@joshenyou360]

You are wonderful Ariel.

[@isabelgranados8176]

Totally agree, all creatures contribute to nature!!!

[@benwinkel]

Everything you said makes perfect sense to me.

[@karennovak1168]

A great wood chopping topic, I totally get what you are saying and share your beliefs.

[@gartenhexe123]

Very powerful thoughts and some of yours are mine too

[@mamamode1312]

Beautiful healthy responsible sentiments regarding Life death and symbiotic cyclitic life

[@beanythompson1460]

I loved this talk. I am a mortician my job is death I saw a lot of death as a child from people and pets and I feel like my job chose me in a lot of ways. We are trying to get more eco-friendly options out there, I personally love the idea of human composting we come from the earth we should go back to it. But this is a very similar thought process to what I have around death I want to know about the life involved and I want to make sure that the life left behind (in terms of my job would be families) can live as happily as possible. I have some pets and it's never going to be easy to let them go but I hope that their life was happier with me in it and I know that mine is happier with them and hopefully by the time I go I can just be put in the ground no embalming or casket or cremation just my body being returned to the earth

[@FyNyth]

I hope more and more folks in your profession and out of it feel this way!

[@franl5585]

Well said. I share your thoughts. I planted baby trees the last bunch of years because my property and the world needs more trees. Life and death is the way of our world. An eternal cycle.

[@kimberlyp6789]

Xoxoxo you rock!

[@carolluther1625]

Love your chats while splitting firewood! You respect all creation. It's a process in life to work thru with life and death, whether it's family or a well loved creature. Love your outlook. God bless you Ariel!

[@michellebentley5004]

I love these chop and chats, well said Ariel, very deep and relevant. I got teary when you talked about composting your self, and I think that’s not a bad idea so like you. I appreciate your insight and practical beliefs about life and death, so moving.

[@dawnbaker9274]

Leaving things better than they were. Y'all are doing a great job.

[@faithhope2212]

It makes perfect sense Ariel🗻🏔

[@robertmillar9279]

Thank-you! You are a woman wise beyond her years. Such an honest way of being 'alive'! You are an inspiration to us all!

[@chrismoore9686]

Good one!!

[@gillmcmillan5961]

Thank you for your sensitive and thoughtful content Ariel- your honesty and openness is much appreciated. With warmest wishes from Australia 🌺

[@cheryl5601]

I feel the same, that we should leave our place better than we found it. But this applies to more than just the land; it applies to our homes our jobs, etc, but also our own character and how we help others to be better humans. We are here to be the best that we can be. Once again, your video was not just entertaining but also educational and inspiring. Take care and all the best and from Alberta Canada.

[@revaflowers3115]

A very good view of the cycle of life.Even without predation,life is finite, and a natural part of that cycle is death.

[@westrose586]

Like your talk Ariel.

[@patriciasimmon6854]

Thanks for sharing Ariel. Noticed some of your most sincere dialogue is when you’re outside chopping wood. 💕

[@vallovesnature8449]

I really enjoy your chat & chop videos. This one is very well thought out. Blessings always dear one ❤️❤️

[@patriciabarr4983]

Well said.

[@shirleymurphy1958]

I agree we can make our little part of the world better for us being here. Just as God planned. Perfect way too do and think.😀🤔

[@ldh10647]

I agree with your perspective total.

[@babe7274]

Powerful!

[@sheilagiles3333]

I feel privileged to have listen to you being vulnerable. I found it soo powerfully moving and touching. I read this on my birthday; and the gift was comfort and peace. Thank you and I feel your heart.🧡🧡🧡🌏

[@tonimactavish9937]

you are doing great.

[@jdgimpa]

Great thoughts. So many fail to see the big picture. You seem to have a great view of how things work.

[@ahermitslife3684]

Loved this one!

[@sewmanyquilts8042]

Great video

[@ktkitty1903]

Well spoken! I agree 100% with your sentiments. I used to love eating veal. When I saw how they were raised, thought it was cruel, I never ate veal again. I have turned a blinds eye when shopping for meat or eating in a restaurant. You are very kind to your animals, plants, land, and things in general. I feel our house's have a heart beat of their own. Thank you very much for your videos. I always look forward to them. May God bless and keep you, your family, animals, and farm safe!

[@brucefrazier9051]

It's a tough subject. You've done well

[@gadiantonx8474]

you are quite insightful in the discussion of the circle of life.honorable and skillful stewardship of the resources(land animals etc) one has is quite necessary for personal longevity. if we foul out and go the way of no less than 10 hominids before us the world will go on.

[@richardschmidt2430]

AMEN, ARIEL! We feel the same way on our homestead! Great video, we can totally relate & identify here! Another beautiful video with great content! :) Dawn @ Rich & Dawn in MN :)

[@tomreichardt6044]

Truth is that we are all made of the same interchangeable parts: fats, sugars, amino acids, nucleic acids, water, minerals, etc. It ties us all together.

[@rachelfrees1268]

Amen to all you’ve spoken of. When you don’t fear death for yourself, you are free to understand all you are speaking of.

[@calicokitty6]

This was a well thought out video. Did you know there is a human composting facility in Seattle, WA? There are several videos on You Tube on this topic too.

[@loispatrick2594]

Great video Ariel. Coincidentally I have been pondering these same thoughts these last couple of weeks. My hubby and I have been organizing our wills. I live with a disability with the likelihood of a not pleasant ending to my life, so I wanted to make sure I had end stage of life decisions firmly in place. This obviously leads to thoughts I have all the time about quality of life...... What is quality of life. For some people living the life I am forced now to live would be untenable, while to me, I still feel like I have much to offer my family by way of love and joy.... with a bit of knitting thrown in! I think there are so many things that are unquantifiable and just are! Life and death come to us all regardless of the reason.....it just is!

[@lynh8378]

You are very perceptive and wise. More people should feel the way you do and understand what you do. Good job!

[@cindy2252]

Thank you Ariel. I always enjoy your thoughtful chats. I agree with your perspective on life and death. ☮🙏

[@brenda9140]

⚘🐝Hi Ariel, I am amazed how you are able to ax all that wood and keep a running dialog with us the whole time. Just goes to prove in real life, what living a healthy lifestyle can do for anybody. And your husband and you seem so very happy together. We know that he was very hesitant to form the bond of marriage with you or anybody else, but it appears that he feels very happy, and glad that he made the decision that it was the right time, with the right woman. Marriage has changed you for the good. We can tell it in your relaxed positively. Your appreciation and mutual love for one another shines like a lone star. And I swear that you have grown even more prettier and softer than you already were. You use to be very interesting and informative to view. Now you are very fun and entertaining along with interesting and informative. And your husband, when he agrees to be on, is the cherry on the top. So happy for your both.....hugs🤗

[@jamesparker2337]

I agree, and always have.

[@andreamortimer2610]

Ariel, I think you did a truly wonderful job explaining your thoughts and I very much agree with your sentiments! I do take issue with people who think eating plants only (to the point of being wasteful and not caring about the circumstances they were grown in) is a more superior lifestyle. There are plenty of experiments that show how plants don't just communicate within their own species but also with other species through their root systems as well as chemical transmitters. I mean our nervous system depends on neurotransmitters which are chemicals as well. Us humans tend to think we are "the crown of creation" but the majority of us does not even realize that our very existence is dictated by the microbiome in our gut. I think the way you treat EVERY life with respect and recognize how we can either be parasites or contributors to an ecosystem is the right way to go.

[@nataliebutler]

Do you watch Bealtaine Cottage? The amout of life she has brought to her land by planting trees is inspiring.

[@glenysperry3421]

I do, she is amazing!

[@cpnotill9264]

She (Colette) has brought so much life to her area at Bealtaine Cottage which it's so encouraging and inspiring. I love your views Ariel both mentally and physically lol. We can be the change we wish to see and lead by example. Our neighbors around us are slowly changing by watching, observing what we are doing. We can change the world, each and everyone of us. I'm proud of us all who are and those who are becoming better stewards of the land. 🌱🐦😁❤

[@Annabell860]

I was thinking the same thing. I love her philosophy and the amazing work she has done

[@bearrivermama6414]

In my opinion, you have a very realistic, healthy view of the cycle of life. I live deep in the woods and we live a very self sustaining life style. Ducks, chickens, huge gardens, wild foraging, and wild game. Like you, I am often asked how I can kill a creature that I think is beautiful and that I love. Well, I know that I did the best I could to enhance that creatures life during its time. I also use every single part of that animal! Plus I’m far more contentious of the injustice of wasting any part of that animal. We don’t throw away leftovers, or any part of that critter. I tan the furs and make mittens, hats and blankets, I boil the bones and make broth, the fats get rendered, the undesirables get fed to chickens, cats, and other creatures on the homestead. I reflect on that animals sacrifice every time I eat of it or use it’s hide to stay warm. And, anyone who lives in nature can attest to the brutality of a death in nature! Thanks for your chat. I think you articulated yourself beautifully! ❤️