Thank you, I feel the same with everything that's going on. I'm praying all the time for all of us. America is in deep trouble if this keeps going on. Who ever is reading this my prayers are with you. God bless. Your a beautiful lady with a beautiful soul. 🙏🙏❤❤❤❤
Pearl, thank you so much for that beautiful affirmation and prayers. I pray for America and hope we get back to civility with one another and the rioting will stop.❤️
Thank you very much Pearl. Prayers for all during these trying times. Btw, I am replying to your comment from one year ago. Obviously, this particular season hasn’t become better but I have hope. ❤️
My husband just passed after a very long illness. I was his caregiver. So, that said... This has been a difficult time. I AM TOTALLY ALONE ON A MOUNTAIN TOP. I have animal family. Im thankful for them. I'm glad my husband is not suffering now. Due to COVID19, I'm isolated, I wear a mask to go to store. I had looked forward to some travel eventually. Right now, I cant even see my grandchildren that are close to me. So, I'm having to entertain myself. I'm thankful for internet. I enjoy learning. You are right. We learn to appreciate our own company and bloom where we are planted.
Blessings to you Marian from England.our hearts are with you.you are stronger than you know.i am praying for you this day & so more than sorry for your extremely painful time.may your Husband RIP now after his pain.🌹🌹
Marian, I am so sorry for your loss, but I understand that if he was suffering how you feel. This isolation is getting to all of us and as I have said before the hardest thing is missing my children and grandchildren and not being able to hold them or give them a hug. I am trying to be positive that by the new year we will have a vaccine and we will be able to resume our lives a little bit better. You are a survivor and you were going to get through this, too.❤️
Marian, I too lost my husband. It was last Oct but I have to say going through this pandemic and living alone, missing him has been a real struggle. I too find comfort that he is not suffering but that doesn't fill the lonely times. Thank God for the internet and being able to find positive blogs on UA-cam and trying to not get drawn into the news too much. I found a writing class on line that has helped keep my mind thinking. I also got out some watercolors I had stored from the grandkids and did some painting. Not real pictures but what came up from my soul. It was surprisingly healing and fulfilling. I guess they call it 'art therapy' but it really did help. Even a pencil or pen and paper will work. My heart goes out to you Marian, and I truly can say I feel your pain. And we'll get to travel some day and won't we truly appreciate that.Sending you a hug!
It's nice to know that other people are feeling the same way. Sometimes I cry and ask God,"WHY?" I miss my daughters, vacations, going to church, lunch out with friends, etc. But then I am so grateful that I have a wonderful husband to be with now and we still have our health and each other. It helps to make a blessing list. God Still Loves the World!
Barbie, we are all in this boat together unfortunately. I am missing my children so much, but as you say, I have my husband here and we are both good so far. That is something to be grateful for.❤️
I feel God is using you, Sandra, to help some of us through this difficult, stressful, lonely time with your kind and caring pep talks full of wisdom. Thank you, Sandra.
My life crashed all around me years ago, during the Great Recession, losing everything we worked for in our business, and if that wasn't enough, I got sued by the SBA for half a million $. Threats they would not allow me to collect from Fed pgm SS and I was too old to get a job at all, and what I do is, I take life one day at a time, and I thank God it isn't winter right now. The riots really gut-punched me when they looted Chicago, as in my youth, I loved the city and spent many happy years going downtown. So I do worry about my adult children and my new grandbaby that I have even yet to hold. All this suffering has forced me to go within myself and probably has made me wiser and more spiritual. So I meditate upon the idea that we are all members of the Body of Humanity, and we are on a journey together, choosing love makes the road smoother, and I have 2 dogs. I don't know what I would do if I didn't have my wonderful pets. If you are able to have a warm fuzzy animal, it is wonderful. I live for loving my animals daily and pray for Humanity.
greatbroad Having animal to share your life is the best thing you could wish for. Loving them is also the scariest because everything is so out of control that I worry for their safety.
What a horrible experience. I now think of all of those people, those small businesses, whose lives have been destroyed by the riots throughout the country. People who have saved all of their lives and worked hard to build up businesses that serve the communities are now hopeless and out of business. It’s such a tragedy. My daughter lives in Chicago and I, too, love visiting that city and going downtown. Chicago is one of the most beautiful cities that I’ve been to. This whole world situation absolutely words cannot express. I love our pets and they do comfort us. Thank you for sharing your positive strength and attitude today.❤️
I spent a good part of my day listening to Ms. Sandra! She is truly an INSPIRATION for me. I'm 62 and feel the best I've EVER felt! I have several personal accomishments including my son. Ms. Sandra and I are definately on the same page! I'm Grateful I found this GENTLE and INSIGHTFUL CHANNEL!
Thank you Sandra for this encouraging message. I have been feeling all the emotions you mentioned and more, so much so, that I went out on Sunday and bought a teddy bear for myself (I'm 73 and newly retired), but I needed something to hug and to make me smile. I miss giving my daughter a "mamma hug" and seeing my relatives and going on fun trips, socializing with Sunday school, and church friends. One of the things emphasized in pre-retirement counseling was to get out and stay involved with life, but Covid cut that short. It really saddens me when I see people not wearing masks and not being a part of the solution that we all want and need. "Bloom where you're planted" that's perfect for this time. That will be my new mantra! God bless you for blessing us with such a timely message.
What a great idea! Going out and buying a teddy bear. I think that is absolutely wonderful and so creative. People who have pets use those pets as a companion and something to hug love and take care of, but having a teddy bear is so much easier. You don’t have to feed it or groom your teddy all you have to do is hug it and look at it’s sweet face and know that there is somebody there with you. Thank you so much for sharing your story and hopefully soon we will be able to hug our children, go to church and resume our lives again.❤️
Thank you for your precious honesty. My family is all in another country and I've been going through this alone. I have so many reasons to be grateful yet some days are very low. Watching this video made me feel more 'normal' so to speak -- I'm not the only one. I love your phrase: "bloom where you are planted." Thank you again so much!
Laurie, to me family is everything so I know exactly how you feel. Even though I have my husband year I do miss my children who all live away from me. I am so grateful that we have FaceTime, but it’s still not the same. We will get through this together.❤️
My mom told me that when she was in a sanitarium for a year when she had TB but made her happiness there. She told me she made the most of it and that anyone can bloom where they are. That’s what I’m grasping on to during these times. Stay safe Sandra and don’t take that mask off. Praying everyone around you wears theirs. You’re a gem.
Your mother was such a beautiful and smart person for thinking that.Thank you for your support and encouragement. We’re all in this together and we will get through it together.❤️
Sandra, it means a great deal to have people we admire and associate with verbalize the same feelings we are privately having. It's the validation we all need. Thank you for being sensitive and sharing this with us! Sending Hugs and caring thoughts to you!🌻
The courage to be authentic and honest is your trademark.. Thank you! One thing I have found to be helpful is to do at least one thing to bring joy to another everyday and to be grateful for the small things. Yes, bloom where we are.
We are as grateful for you as you are for us. I take all the precautions recommended when I have to go out; but I made up my mind a while ago, whatever is going to happen is going to happen. I refuse to live my golden years in fear. I give thanks for every day I'm still here. And if I've learned anything it's to appreciate what and who you have while you still have them. You are appreciated and thanks for your wisdom.
Beverly, thank you for your perspective and you were so right. Time is precious and we shouldn’t waste it by living in fear constantly. We should practice the protocols. But go on with our lives as much as possible.❤️
Along with COVID, we have all the horrible fires and dangerous air quality. I just don’t understand how people think our situation with this virus is going to get any better if we don’t continue to wear masks and do social distancing. I’m so cross with these people who think they have rights at the expense of others. Enough of my rant. I’m okay with isolation if it will get us to “normalcy” sooner. You look so pretty today. Enjoy your day. I’m starting a new mystery series so that keeps me entertained.
Gayle, you are so right about masks what are people thinking anyway. Mystery series? That really sounds interesting. You are a survivor and you know how to make this time pass as best as you can. Thank you so much for sharing today.❤️
I love having a place where we can go for encouragement and great ideas that others are using to add value and joy to their lives. I borrow from them AND it also revs up my creativity, which results in new ideas of my own. Our community has the power to lift each other up or drag each other down. Upward and onward I say!
Carole, I love the community here that we have because everyone is so supportive of one another. It’s a place where we can share our lives, not be judged, and receive the support that we all need once in a while. Thank you so very much for that❤️
Thank you for not pretending everything's fine like other channels. It's been really tough being alone after divorce, now even moreso. So thank you and my best to you and everyone here!
I think honesty is the best policy. If we can’t share our true feelings then what’s the point! I’m so glad that you agree. Take it day at a time and hopefully in a couple of months we can get back to normal.❤️
Hello Sandra, It’s a good reminder to live in the moment and find the pearls of gratitude right in front of us. I’m pleased to have found you thank you for your warmth and support.
Susan, I couldn’t be happier that you found me, as well. I love what you wrote and agree with you that we should appreciate the prayers of gratitude right in front of us. Very well spoken❤️
@@lifewithsandrahart You know Sandra I am working on doing a UA-cam channel and since I discovered you I have decided to completely change its focus. I am 63, have a life long disability in the Muscular Dystrophy family of diseases (use scooter/walker), and worked as a professional counselor helping people adjust to disability and illness for many years. I am also very techie and was going to do that focus, but you’ve inspired me to share my positive take on living with health challenges. I miss that work and it was so meaningful. What do you think of - The Good Disabled Life? Thank you, it’s so helpful to have someone remind us to see who we are.
Sandra, you are amazing! I am 43 yo and I love your videos. Older women have a lot to teach us. "Bloom where you are planted." !!! Thats so beautiful! Thank you for sharing! ❤
Thank you, Sandra! You make me smile, you make me feel better, no matter I am in the other side of the world , I feel you are close to me, and we are tolking, and tolking... Thank you ones again! I wish you to be healthy and Arthur too!!!
Mina, I feel that all of my subscribers are my friends. We have such a great community here that are supporting one another. Thank you very much for being a part of what we are doing here.❤️
I live in Vietnam. Vietnamese wear masks just to protect others from a slight cold--certainly from this Pandemic! Vietnam has one of the lowest rate of infection--and we share a border with the genesis of this pandemic. I am grateful to be here. I love your sharing. Isolating and wearing a mask is NO sacrifice. It is small. Thank you, lady.
Anne Travel you are so right. It is the kind and thoughtful thing to do. I know I have been to your beautiful country and how good you are to one another. The same thing as in Japan. When someone has a cold they wear a mask to protect others. That is why during this pandemic we should be wearing a mask not only to protect ourselves, but to be considerate of others. Thank you so very much for sharing your thoughts and adding to the conversation today. I hope someday I will be able to return to Vietnam for another visit.❤️
Sandra, My guardian angel must have sent through you your message today. This is exactly how I have been feeling. Just giving up. Not only am I dealing with the isolation but caring for my husband with severe dementia. I've been thinking lately what's it all about. I need to get a grip and see how grateful I should be for the blessings that I do have. Thank you. Diane
Diane it’s so important at this time that you try to focus on the positive it’s not possible every day because we are human and have failed days, but you will get through this. My mother-in-law had dementia and I took care of her so I know how difficult it is for a caregiver. Please stay strong and my thoughts are with you.❤️
God's in control. We just have to put him first and do what's right for our neighbor. That's all he requires. And being thankful for all we have been blessed with and we will have peace. :)
Good morning my friend!!! What a lovely and inspiring way to start my day! I cherish the thoughts you shared. I personally cherished my time in lock down. Because I choose to. I have been very blessed, I know no one who was inflicted with the virus. So that is huge!!! But an attitude of gratitude no matter what your circumstance is HUGE as well. Michigan continues to have restrictions, and we must wear masks everywhere. I work in retail, a small locally owned shop, in downtown Holland Michigan. I have had contact with people from all over the United States.Who I think are choosing the same. Making the best of the given situation. Life is always a unfolding story, of the joys and trials we face.Its how we navigate the twists and turns, that result in our happiness. Thank you Sandra!!! Love to you and Arthur!!!xo
Thank you so very much Mary for that wonderful post all good thoughts and the fact that you’re keeping busy and your shop is still open is really a good thing all around. Let’s hope that we get back soon to some kind of new normal, but in the meantime we all have to make the best of each and every day. Thank you again for your thoughtful post.❤️
Hi, loved your message. Bloom where you are planted right now. I live in Canada and during the winter and spring it was pretty dark. I decided to start organic gardening-started the little plants inside and watched them grow and then have really enjoyed getting out to the backyard and watch them grow, the butterflies, the rabbits, hawks. Connecting with nature has really helped me blossom.
What a wonderful idea to start your seedlings in the house and then as the weather opens up plant them outside. Nature is one of the most soothing things for all of us. Getting out into nature and watching the flowers and the animals really in the universe is a part of our being. Thank you much for sharing your ideas with us. ❤️
I love how you stated to bloom and plant your roots where you are. That is the focus we really need to be on right now. This is a very difficult time for so many people but we really need to be looking out for one another. I really wish people would all wear masks and they’re out and about. If for no other reason then to at least say I care enough about you even if I don’t know you to try to keep you safe.
Thank you so much for your smart comment, Veronica. I hope everyone reads that and realizes that we’re not only taking care of ourselves but being courteous and caring about others when we wear masks.❤️
I’m always feeling happy and content even though I lost my husband last year after 55-1/2 years of a great marriage that we both felt. Listening to the Oldies makes me upbeat happy and brings back many happy memories!!
Lorraine, that is absolutely awesome. We can choose to be happy or sad. You have chosen to be happy and appreciate your memories with your husband and looking forward to the future. Good for you - thank you so much for sharing today❤️
Hello Sandra. Thank you for this beautiful video. You seem so genuine and sincere. I think many of us are feeling just like you. These are important thoughts that we all have. I love the way you put this. Bloom where you are planted. It is very helpful way to think about things.
Good morning Renee. We all are in this crazy new normal, but I am hoping that at least by the beginning of 2021 we will be back to some kind of normal see where we can actually hug one another.❤️
Hello to you, Ms Sandra, Thank you so much for your vlogs! Very inspiring to me moving forward in my own life. This year I turn 57 years old and feel like haven't lived my life to the fullest. Again Thanks for your encouragement!
Stacey, you are still so young so it’s not too late for you to begin really living your life. I know it’s kind of hard now because of this pandemic, but as soon as we get a vaccine you have many chapters ahead of you that can be absolutely wonderful. Thank you for watching today.❤️
Love your message and your beautiful smile. I agree - we are here to love and support each other; that in itself is a great purpose! Thank you for being you and for your kind gentle words and positive messages.
Isolation is so hard on all of us. I miss my family and being able to take long walks away from where I live. But we kind of stay in a general area here just because of Covid.. I think we all want to resume some type of normalcy in our lives.❤️
Yes - one of my favourite sayings is ‘Blossom where you are planted’. I sometimes forget & think too much about the future, but I’m happiest when I’m creatively making the best of today & where I am right now. As I am normally housebound in non Covid times, perhaps it has been a little easier for me to adjust to the new normal. I am loving all of the zoom meet ups and have a better social life than I’ve had for years. It’s an ill wind that blows nobody any good! I love your positive message and must say you look totally elegant and fabulous. Xx
Hello Margaret and it’s nice to hear from you. This is an adjustment for all of us, but I do say that zoom probably will be in our lives forever going forward. FaceTime also was so great to contact with people I love. So happy you joined in the conversation today. Thank you so very much.❤️
🐦 We are all here in the same boat rowing away & hanging in there ! Keep on... KEEPING ON INTELLIGENCE IS THE ABILITY TO ADAPT TO CHANGE ( BLOOM 🌷WHERE YOU GET PLANTED ) 🙋 have a great day ladies ~
It's a struggle for sure. I thank God for all I have been given. I am worki g on inner perspective. Journalling helps. I meet with friends outside at times. I seem to have a low underlying depression that I'm working on. Focus on the beauty of nature. Trying to avoid stuffing my fealing with unhealthy food. This too shal pass. Sending you thoughts of love
Sharon, we all do what we have to do to try to survive this. You’re lucky that you can spend time with friends. Otherwise, we just have to do what we have to do to get through this. Thanks for sharing your thoughts today.❤️
Thank you Sandra for this video 😀 . We are in a difficult situation ,but thank God we can still appreciate the beauty around us Gods beautiful creation & be grateful for our life & make the most off it & replace a negative thought with a positive thought always smile & be kind to our fellow human being 🥰. You have lovely qualities Sandra a beautiful lady ,youinspire me 😍. Love & hugs from Margaret 💕💕💕
Margaret, We do have to appreciate everything around us in creation. All of the beauty that surrounds us should be uplifting and we can express gratitude for all that is good in our lives. Thank you so much for your beautiful comment. You’re very insightful.❤️
Dear Sandra I’m in my 5 th decade and only I’ve just recently found you. I want to thank you for your insight and advice from how to love yourself ,love life and stay purposeful regardless of health, relationships and circumstances. Every person has a purpose and a gift thankyou for sharing yours .
I dont know how I missed this video, but YES! BLOOM WHERE YOUR PLANTED! Sending love to you Sandra and all the lovely ladies in this community of life over 60 🥰💗
I’ve been binge watching you today. You give voice to something we all are feeling but perhaps afraid to say. You’re given me courage to get up and get going rather than wallowing in my perceived misery. I am going to call a friend tomorrow that I haven’t spoken to in weeks. Thank you
John thank you so much for sharing that with me. I am so happy that I was able to motivate you to live your life perhaps a little bit better than you have been doing. We all deserve the best life ever and I really appreciate you sharing that with me today.❤️
I am 34 and I have been feeling sad, wondering the porpuse of everything. Is nice to know that some how we all are making the same questions, is very human the way we are feeling. Thank you for your words Sandra. Love from Mexico.
Marisol, thank you so much for sharing in on the conversation today. I know we are feeling the same way. Let us hope that we can get back to normal soon.❤️
Tena koe from New Zealand. I love your comment. Recently I have been writing a lot of comments, to all sorts of people, from all over the world. I am quite excited by the connections I make, to such a variety of people. I made strong connections to an 18 year old man from a little country called Georgia, and an 80 year old man, plus a military man from the U.S. and a lady from England. Each person warms me considerably, as I gradually find out about them and we share thoughts. This new pastime has really helped me to see humanity in an even more connected way. I used to pick up many hitchhikers, and they would share deep thoughts very openly wth me because I was a stranger and it was safe for them. The young men talked about their relationships and drugtaking. It feels a bit simular because it is likely I will lose touch with all of them. I see, that people have very much the same basic needs. I know that every human wants to feel they are important. I have amazing experiences with people. I hope to write a book one day. My greatest teachers in life have been the people who abused me the most. And out of these, it is the people who were deliberately the most cruel to me. It is when I was had the worst cruelty, inflicted delibrately, that I studied the holocaust. These people will be remembered forever. They have changed my life. Hundreds of them all helped me. Victor Frankl found that it is meaning that is needed in life. You can endure intense suffering if you can find meaning in it. It is lovely to know a little about you. I admire you for questioning things in life. I am lucky that I learned when I was 23 that giving service, with sacrifice, was a very meaningful thing to do. The holocaust survivors taught me about gratitude. I am permanently grateful nowadays. I seem to have a lasting joyful feelig, partly from knowing, very well, how amned lucky I am. My 3 sisters ganged up together against me and have shut me out while pursuing and then threatening court action agaist me. Their abuse of my parents lead both my parents to die prematurely. So I lost all members of my family, including nearly my entire extended family in a very very short time. I was left alone to cared for my parents increasingly intensely for about 6 years while they enjoyed their lives... When my sisters stepped in to stop me having respnsibilities that involved authority, two sisters couldn't stand it. So my parents who trusted me, and myself suffered the narcissisic rage, abuse, alienation, scapegoating, a very extensive smear campaign... It was over the next 3 years that I not only recovered fully from this and one other huge trauma, but also reache truly elevated levels of understanding compassion and joy. I realise that I have always been the deeply loving person that I am, but also that they are completely different. So my abusers have taught me all about love. That is love, or selfappreciation, for myself including intense gratitude that I am the loving, understanding caring and forgiving person that I am. And also love and appreciation for every person I come across, whether they are nice, kind, pleasant, grumpy or absusive. Having lost my entire family, the whole world is the scope of my brothers and sisters. I can't think of a more meaningful life suited to me. I am a compulsive writer, love writing, so I have found a new way to connectto others. I just have shared a few of my more fundamental dscoveries here for anyone interested. Writing helps me process my thoughts. But right now, I am thrilled to have had a very mature young lady share deep thoughts all the way from Mexico, I can only imagine in my mind. I imagine bright colours, energy, strong, open mostly happy people, good food, families together and music. This is what I imagine when I think of Mexico. I don't kow if I have romantic imaginings, but strangely these quslities are all things I admire. I hope people here, feeling grief, loneliness, fear or isolation, will feel the collective love that Sandra has pulled together here, and practise how we can feel so different when we change our thoughts. I am now going to find a recent widow and share another experience with her after I have had a cup of coffee. I am imagining a big, collective hug before I head for the kitchen, Sisters and Bros. Aroha.
Thank you for your uplifting message this morning. I've recently pulled out my ukuleles from my music room and have begun playing them every day, if only for 30 minutes or so. It gives me a sense of productivity and a purpose in my day. "Bloom where you are planted" is such a positive, encouraging phrase. :-)
Rhondalyn, Music is an elixir and healer in life. I gave my mothers ukulele to my son, but I still remember her playing it in the soft soothing sounds of that instrument. Thank you for being so positive.❤️
You are right...this are hard times to go through them alone...I miss my son so much.....I was thinking about what you said about comfortable sneakers....I am a jogger and all though I get good sneakers I should get better ones,,,I am putting stress on my joins, back, knees and all of my body....I saw yours and boy are they pricey.....lol...I am glad and Can wait for your videos and listen to some kind of hope and able to deal with days better....thanks for being such an inspiration in my life.......ILY....MINDY
I know. The hardest part of this situation is not being able to be with my children and my grandchildren. Sometimes my heart aches, but I know that I have to stay positive to get through this. Golden goose sneakers are really expensive, but I decided once in a lifetime to really treat myself. My joints and my feet have thanked me 1 million times over. I’m usually not over the top like that but I went for it. Love you very much Mindy. PS. I love your cousin’s home in upstate New York. ❤️
Great advice. Thank you Sandra for reaching out to us and all your work on this channel. Life hasn’t changed much for me under lockdown. I’m disabled after entire spine fusion and now in chronic severe pain daily. I live alone - no family around, no friends. I wasn’t able to get out before , only for Doctor appointments. So life really hasn’t changed this year for me. This is my life.
Pamela, I am so sorry to hear about your back problems and the pain that you’re in constantly. I had a brother-in-law who had constant back pain and I know how much you suffer. I do hope you’re able to relieve your pain somehow and I’m so happy that you decided to join us so that we can be a part of your family and that you don’t feel so alone. I am also happy you reached out and shared your story with me today. I want you to know that you seem to be very strong and you are a survivor. My thoughts are with you and hoping that you can have your pain managed. Thank you so much for sharing again.❤️
Wow! How insightfully honest. You are a gentle soul to help people. You are generous and beautiful in so many ways. Thank you for you honesty and concern. Will be eager to hear you again. Blessings to You And Yours! I love your smile and optimism .
I am always so grateful. Maybe because I work in a fast paced job with people around the world I am so grateful to be working at home as that helps me juggle the crazy time zones. I am sure for people who aren't homebodies, it is very difficult to live in these times. We are here to support you too Sandra! ♥ Elle
I understand what you’re saying Elle. My children are all working for home and for some it’s been an adjustment. Sometimes it’s been both a relief that they’re able to enjoy and be on their own schedule and have the interaction with others that is important. Have a beautiful day, Elle. ❤️.
Sandra... wen I Count my Blessings , I Always Start with you ! 🙏🙏 On this difficult Time The best thing to do is Be Grateful to what we have And never lose Faith in God 🙏 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I've been walking on eggshells trying to avoid pissing people off. No matter how hard I try I keep failing. I'm beginning to think that perhaps people just want be mad and offended. It's never my intent to be offensive or hurtful to others. I wish there was some way I could walk away unscathed and leave that bad energy with them
Marilyn Bradley I think you’re absolutely right. Today it seems like too many people are walking around with chips on their shoulders just ready for a confrontation. The best thing to do is just to turn on your hill and walk away. I don’t know what’s happening in the world today.❤️
Just today my friend was saying, I don't want to be a nurse anymore, people are so mean be around. She says she's getting into selling crystals! The families are so, so mean even when you're trying to be nice and sweet and go the extra mile to help. It's esp these last 3 years. But I do think, well, they're a bother to be mean to me for now, but I go home to All Love, All Week! And they go around with their mean and hatefulness following them everyday. Someone said they're like 'trash trucks' and don't let them dump their load on you! And don't take their trash home with you! That may be truly good advice? I think you're feeling what we're feeling!! Sad lives. XoXoX.
Sandra, I just wanted to say how much I appreciate your words. It means a great deal to me to have you there to listen to. It has been a hard time for a lot of people during these times. Not just financial losses but the loved ones people have lost. Those who live alone have experienced loneliness and isolation. I honestly don’t know how anyone manages life, let alone these present times without a faith in our God. I love what you said about blooming in the place you are planted. I so believe in sharing a smile, a conversation, an outstretched hand, to whoever you pass paths with. Strangely, we have been bought closer together in many respects. Of course when we hear the news it doesn’t seem that way but if we focus on what is good and true our perspective can change to hope if we allow it. We,here in NZ have shifted levels from 3 to 2.5 which has allowed businesses to open but with everyone strongly encouraged to wear masks and not to gather in groups of more than ten. It is a new normal, the world we live in . Love to all your subscribers. And to you. PS How is Arthur during these times?
Maree Schollum So good to hear from you and glad that maybe you were moving out and the different stages of this pandemic to give you more freedom. I loved hearing from you and everything that is happening and your thoughts about what we all are going through today. Your comment was very heartfelt and thoughtful. Thank you so much. Arthur is doing very well and I am grateful for that. Thank you again.❤️
Blessings sandra to you and yours. I’m hoping the family is doing fine. It’s tough times, but truth is there’s still love between our family and us. We may be a distant away but, keep the faith. This too shall pass. Wear your mask darling. Lots of love dear. Let’s keep encouraging each other.
Omg!I have never met such a person.I am feeling,like you are the best part of me.My soulmate,thank you so much for your empathy generosity of sharing your heart with people.l needed you the whole of my life!I am Blessed!Be happy together with your nice family.Valentina from Russia
I have the exact same stance as you, Miss Sandra. This year has been very unsettling and I have been extra nervous because my son is a toddler, so I worry more than I would if I didn’t have a child. I worry about his safety more than anything, so I have been in lockdown since March. I spend all my time with him, but I have found hobbies in my free time that help bring me happiness. I’ve been rediscovering music from my childhood/teen years I missed and love. I’ve been coloring some beautiful adult coloring books. I’ve been watching one of my favorite tv series from my adolescence that I purchased online. For me, it’s been reconnecting with the happiest moments in my life and having my days brightened through those nostalgic moments. I will share this video with my mother as she will appreciate watching it too. Continued health and happiness to you and your family
Brigette, that your post was so very interesting. My daughters are doing the same thing that you are. They are bringing out records and television shows from their happy teen years and are having so much fun reliving those safe and comfortable years of their lives. It’s been so much fun for them to reach back and think about the television shows, hairdos, music, and all the things that they love when they were in their teens. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and stay safe. How lucky that you still have a little one at home. Bridget, those years fly by so cherish the time that you have with your child.❤️
Your message was so inspiring and reminded me of the days with my baby boy all grown up now. Sadly through adverse times they may be some of the most cherished times to reconnect, like you said. Thank you, and I will be thinking of you and these special times with your little boy. Prayers for All.
Hello Sandra! Could not be more grateful for this video. I know that you've gained all this knowledge not just through trying times now, but throughout your life. That experience and knowledge that you've gained is so valuable - I know how important it is to listen to people like you who have so much of it. And of course, once a vaccine comes, things will start to become right again, and I know we are all waiting for that day. In the meantime, I hope you enrich your life with as much joy as you give to all of us each week(even if it's under limited circumstances!). Thank you so much for your always inspiring content.
Cameron, thank you so much for your warm hearted and beautiful comment. Hopefully, by next year this all will be in the past and we can move forward again with our lives. Positive thoughts your way.❤️
Thank you Sandra ❤️ You are so very wise! I can feel the pain and sadness in your voice. I'm praying that things will get back to normal soon! I don't understand why people can't or won't be respectful enough to wear a mask and social distance! It's so very important and so easy. We would have been done with this long ago if people would just do as they should. I bought a very inexpensive bird feeder to put right outside my bedroom window! It has four different feeding stations for different birds 🐦💗 I added a bath and suet cage to attract more varieties. There are hummingbirds, orioles, house finches, sparrows, phoebes, jays and doves! I love ❤️ it! I found and old little bistro set in my garage and a cute little Victorian bird house to put on the table. I also bought some cute wall decor (ladybugs and daisies) I will hang them and plant some flowers 🌺 once the weather cools. In the meantime it's an inexpensive way to keep myself entertained and my kitties 🐱 like it too! They have a great vantage point from my vanity. My banty chickens clean up the left over seed too. So cute. I hope you and Arthur have a wonderful and relaxing evening! Love to both of you from our little ranchito to your beautiful condo! xoCammie✨💛🌻🐩🌻💛✨
Cammie, What a wonderful thing you are doing for yourself and the sweet bird life all around you. How wonderful it would be to look out the window and see all the different types of birds enjoying the sea that you provided for them. I love the idea of the bistro set with the birdhouse on it. What a beautiful setting you have made for yourself and the wildlife around you. I think having a creative soul does help those of us who are quarantined like this because we can entertain ourselves and find interesting ways to spend our days. Thank you so much for sharing all of your creative ideas with us today.❤️
Thank you Sandra ❤️ It truly brings me joy! They are all so different and beautiful! For some reason I can't read your entire response? I hope you're having a great day today! Thank you again! xoCammie ✨🌸💗🐩💗🌸✨
Tena koe from New Zealand. I can't describe how great I feel reading your comment. I love seeing bird outside my window bt mainly the extremely cute native birds and finches. It is enormous thrill to hear tuis as well. I am sure your comment will be a great inspiration to people here.
Hi Sandra, just listened to you again on your video” Finding Happiness & Purpose.I’m 77, lost my only sister,it’s been very hard, but my faith sustains me. Like yourself, this COVID has made it harder. Thankful for my children and grandchildren. Your such an inspiration to us women who are struggling too. God Bless You and lifting us up. Love you, Betty from Mass
Hi Betty, I am so sorry you lost your sister at my heart goes out to you. I know exactly how you were feeling right now. The positive thing we have after we lose loved ones is our memories. Please cherish those. I know your sister would want you to continue on with your life with wonderful memories of your days with her. You were right to be thankful for your children and grandchildren I know that our lives should help me while we love you. Love and healing.your way❤️
Thank you for the inspiration! I watched both political conventions to be well informed and it is difficult to see the violence in our cities. It is especially hard when members of the same family disagree on who should run the country. It is difficult to express yourself and keep the peace with loved ones. I feel I need to hold back my views and remain optimistic about the future. Thank you for your kind and thoughtful words.
Elga, I know we are so politically divided in this country that it’s a shame we can’t come together for the good of all. With everything else going on the added stress of division among us is very difficult. I hope this too will pass.❤️
I totally hear you. There’s a reason why I was always taught not to discuss politics or religion in polite company, but that’s when our society was actually polite.
Tena koe. Firstly, I am intrigued by your name and am curious to know where it comes from. I know what you mean about needing to be careful about the yopic of politics. I have my partner's father snd brother, and my daughter's partner to be silent around to kee the peace. Everyone else, luckily, thinks the same as me regarding preferred leaders and we can talk openly about the frightening divisiveness, shootings, and the spread of covid and the rise of a certain type of leader in the States. I was reading about the "forgotten emotion of disgust" yesterday which I found useful. Kia Ora.
Hi Sandra.always a pleasure to see you.your so wise.my Mother is the same age & also adorable.struggling on with all this uncertainty.& she’s 300 mikes away from me it’s painful for sure.good job for the telephone as she hasn’t any internet.luckily my brother is near by & nieces. The majority of us are doing our bit to be safe,wearing masks & keeping extra clean hands.clothes etc.Things will get better I truly believe that but it’s been a long road & no longer a joy to be out to far from home.i pray for us all everyday .& you are included in my prayers.💞🇬🇧🌈
Thank you so very much for that very thoughtful and interesting comment about being so far away from your family, especially your mother who is my age. Hopefully if we all practice the right things we will remain safe and wait for a vaccine to relieve us all from this terrible monster that has invaded our lives. Have a great day today.❤️
Thank you so very much.yes praying for a cure to this terrible nightmare.& getting back to normality.🌺🌸🌷Thank you so much for lifting our hearts. Blessings to you my friend. From England.Xxx
My second video of yours. I watched. Oh my goodness -I hope I look half as fabulous in my 8th decade as you do!! You must have discovered the fountain of youth. And you have such a sweet spirit. Thank you for bringing positivity to the world through your You Tube channel. I so respect and appreciate what you are doing. I look forward to viewing what I have missed thus far. PS: Blooming where we are planted is such good advice. We only live in the present moment. We don’t live in the past or the future. Sufficient for the day is God’s grace. No matter what circumstances we find ourselves in at any age at any time. Hugs from Texas.
Annie, A great big hello and a gigantic Texas welcome to you. I am so happy that you have decided to subscribe and join us all on this journey that we are taking. I thank my mother for her genetics and some of the things she taught me about skin care. Getting older is a very positive thing and should not be thought of it in a negative way at all. When you consider the alternative to aging I’ll take aging and getting older any day. I am so glad to have you here and I hope that you will join us for many of our conversations here. Thank you for letting me know.❤️
Sandra, this video just popped up on UA-cam and I see you taped in in September 2020. It's now nearly one year later in 2021 and so much has happened. Perhaps you could do an updated version of this "happiness" subject. My secret to being happy all the time, which I am, is to smile more, worry less, and think only good thoughts and listen to classical music. Also, cleaning out closets and drawers is therapeutic and satisfying. It feels great to drop your gently used items off to Goodwill, plus it benefits so many people. I'll be looking for your new, updated take on this Covid stuff we are all so tired of. By-the-way, you are beautiful and I can see you living way beyond 100!
Sharon, thank you so very much. I’m sorry for the delay in answering but your comment was hidden in between those I had already answered. I hope you were going to have a great day today.❤️
I discovered your channel today and I've watched several of your videos. You are a very beautiful woman, inside and out. I think Covid, all the circumstances we are in as a society has caused us all to realize we are living in very troubled times with so much uncertainty. My faith in God has given me peace and security, especially in times like these. I appreciate your videos and all your inspiration for women over 60. I am 75 and I struggle with getting older. I have a bestie who quotes Bette Davis, "Getting old is not for sissies!" I find that to be true. Since I went through the change I have struggled with anxiety and these days and with all the things going on in our world, it is not easy to be calm. God is the one I look to for calming me down. Anyway, I just had to say thank you for your positive outlook and words of encouragement. ❤
Girl yes it starts wearing on me so much. I can’t imagine if we were still so closed like that. I see masks but things are open. I’m gonna start asking myself that too sweet Sandra. I always leave here very comforted and uplifted!🥰🤗
KathysBeautyCareChats So great to hear from you today. You are lacking in Texas because you seem to be coming out of this pandemic OK. I am hoping within the next couple of weeks maybe will start we would be opening up a little bit more, too. I think our numbers are going down. Hopefully. Thank you and have a beautiful day today.❤️
Sandra, thanks for the "wake up call" this morning. You are so right; if we are stuck in our present state of limbo why not make the best of it instead of complaining. It is not too hot where I am and it would be an opportunity to start knitting a Christmas present for someone. I have been telling myself that everyone on my list will get a homemade item this year. So I had better get on with it!
How lucky you are to be so talented do you able to knit things for all of your loved ones at Christmas. That is a super idea get on it and get it done! Gee. I wish I was on your Christmas list.😊❤️
SANDRA!....what timing! I've been feeling like you, not traveling...keeping distance, masks, etc. I hate to complain, because I do have a good life. Tomorrow, I have 5 friends coming for a crab lunch on the deck outside.....we all live close by, and are so looking forward to our little event!! Wish you could join us....my friends would love you! Keep your chin up Dear...we all need you. Gloria.
Gloria, I hope you had a great time with your friends out on your deck. I miss that socialization so much. Just being with your friends I’m sure has given you the lift that you needed to help your spirits. Thank you for sharing today. I hope you had a great great time.❤️
I'm so grateful for you and your infinite wisdom! The last 10 years have been very challenging for me because of my son's heath struggles but although he suffered more in his life than anybody else I have ever known he was so loving and positive that you remind me of him. He went to be with our Lord on 4/4/20 and I'm heart broken so I love watching your videos because you have the same loving optimistic personality that he had. Thank you for bringing me joy when I watch you giving us advice and guidance to go through life with a joyful attitude. I love you, Marie
Marie I am so sorry to hear about your sons struggles and his passing. Mothers and sons usually have a very special bond and relationship. I can only imagine how much you miss him. Thank you for saying that I remind you of S ways. Don’t forget you will always be with you because of the memories you have shared together. Thank you for sharing your story with us.❤️
Tena koe. I am replying to you first, for two reasons. Firstly, I am curious to know where your interesting name comes from. I am from New Zealand. I am a bit unusual because I have never left New Zealand. I am a carer, an empath. I have worked hard and cared for people all my life, so never travelled. I have far less energy now and now I want to stay close to my grandchildren wheneI can, so don't expect to ever leave. I seem to take a big interest in where people are from. I feel friendship with all the people who respond to my comments and I don't forget them. I am intrigued with each person's whereabouts and their story. I really believe I have brosdened my horizon in this unexpected way. I have heard back from Russia, Poland, Texas, England, a little country called Georgia, and many other places that I can only try to imagine. I feel like these people are special kinds of friends. There is such variety. I have a very special connection to Poland. I felt very excited about connecting with a Polish man. But all these peole are special to me.
Tena koe. Secondly, you mentioned that you hope to age as beautifully as Sandra is. I really believe that "if you seek you shall find. I feel that the dorts of people I look up to I am getting more like. I am very happy with the kind of person I am becoming, more and more. I heard once that people become more of who they really are. I am talking about our true selves. Maybe this is true. Anyway, I would love to know where you are from. Aroha.
You mesmerize me with your so true words and this awful situation when you seem to feel ..Is this it ?..Im in spain and we wear masks all the time out and you worry if you touch anything or too near to people, on goes the hand gel if ive touched a door or hand rail etc....At the moment I dont know how I will get over this paranoia when I hope its finally controlled or over. But yes everyone’s plans are on standby and just hope we all stay well and safe to be able to continue our lives...whenever..god bless you Sandra. Take great care .🌹
Hilary, A big hug to you in Spain and we all I think have the same paranoia about touching things and being in close confines with other people. Who would’ve thought that we would ever have an atmosphere like this in our lives?. Let us hope that by 2021 we can get back to some type of normalcy in our lives. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts today.❤️
Just discovering your channel. You are lovely! I appreciate you addressing what many of us are feeling with kindness and hope. I’m sending love and blessings back to you ❤️
I’ve recently found your blog and I’m enjoying so much your videos. I admire you & your husband. What a great relationship you have. I live alone in S.C. and I haven’t seen my grandchildren in seven months. Here in S.C. there are so many who refuse to wear a mask. They say it’s a Democratic hoax. I want to scream at the stupidity of this idea. In two years I plan on moving out of this red state. I can’t stand it much longer. I’ve lived here 40 years but it’s time to move closer to my son and family. I enjoy your positivity and your ideas on caring for ourselves. Stay well & be safe.
Dolly, I think we are all very frustrated right now with everything and our emotions are on the edge because of it. Being close to family is the ideal situation and if you can living closer to your son and grandchildren is the ideal situation for you. I hope it happens.❤️
Thank you dear. Your children spouse family friends are so blessed to have you in their lives. I tell my children everytime I listen to you how rejuvenated I feel. I subscribed to your channel at the right time. Your definitely the virtual friend I need right now. Stay healthy and lots of love and hugs from my side🤗💖
Thank you, I feel the same with everything that's going on. I'm praying all the time for all of us. America is in deep trouble if this keeps going on. Who ever is reading this my prayers are with you. God bless. Your a beautiful lady with a beautiful soul. 🙏🙏❤❤❤❤
Pearl, thank you so much for that beautiful affirmation and prayers. I pray for America and hope we get back to civility with one another and the rioting will stop.❤️
@@lifewithsandrahart Amen!!! 🙏 God bless you and your family.❤
I pray in agreement with you.Hallelujah!
Thank you very much Pearl. Prayers for all during these trying times. Btw, I am replying to your comment from one year ago. Obviously, this particular season hasn’t become better but I have hope. ❤️
Certain types of women are drawn to women like Sandra ! You and I are proud to be considered Fans of this Channel!
My husband just passed after a very long illness. I was his caregiver. So, that said... This has been a difficult time. I AM TOTALLY ALONE ON A MOUNTAIN TOP. I have animal family. Im thankful for them. I'm glad my husband is not suffering now.
Due to COVID19, I'm isolated, I wear a mask to go to store.
I had looked forward to some travel eventually. Right now, I cant even see my grandchildren that are close to me.
So, I'm having to entertain myself. I'm thankful for internet. I enjoy learning. You are right. We learn to appreciate our own company and bloom where we are planted.
Blessings to you Marian from England.our hearts are with you.you are stronger than you know.i am praying for you this day & so more than sorry for your extremely painful time.may your Husband RIP now after his pain.🌹🌹
Marian, I am so sorry for your loss, but I understand that if he was suffering how you feel. This isolation is getting to all of us and as I have said before the hardest thing is missing my children and grandchildren and not being able to hold them or give them a hug. I am trying to be positive that by the new year we will have a vaccine and we will be able to resume our lives a little bit better. You are a survivor and you were going to get through this, too.❤️
Marian, I too lost my husband. It was last Oct but I have to say going through this pandemic and living alone, missing him has been a real struggle. I too find comfort that he is not suffering but that doesn't fill the lonely times. Thank God for the internet and being able to find positive blogs on UA-cam and trying to not get drawn into the news too much. I found a writing class on line that has helped keep my mind thinking. I also got out some watercolors I had stored from the grandkids and did some painting. Not real pictures but what came up from my soul. It was surprisingly healing and fulfilling. I guess they call it 'art therapy' but it really did help. Even a pencil or pen and paper will work. My heart goes out to you Marian, and I truly can say I feel your pain. And we'll get to travel some day and won't we truly appreciate that.Sending you a hug!
God bless you Marian from England xx
So very sorry for your loss. Caregivers are angels in disguise.
It's nice to know that other people are feeling the same way. Sometimes I cry and ask God,"WHY?" I miss my daughters, vacations, going to church, lunch out with friends, etc. But then I am so grateful that I have a wonderful husband to be with now and we still have our health and each other. It helps to make a blessing list. God Still Loves the World!
Barbie, we are all in this boat together unfortunately. I am missing my children so much, but as you say, I have my husband here and we are both good so far. That is something to be grateful for.❤️
I feel God is using you, Sandra, to help some of us through this difficult, stressful, lonely time with your kind and caring pep talks full of wisdom. Thank you, Sandra.
Linda Davis I am so happy that my video and conversation will be able to comfort you in someway. Thank you for watching.❤️
We are all in the same position now. We will support each other. Thank you , Sandra. Many blessings to you.
We will, Rita. Thank you so much.❤️
Sandra, "Bloom where you are" reminded me of the quote from Candide, "Cultivate your garden."
That is really a good one, also. Thank you for sharing that with us.❤️
Love this, thank you for sharing. “Cultivate your garden”
My life crashed all around me years ago, during the Great Recession, losing everything we worked for in our business, and if that wasn't enough, I got sued by the SBA for half a million $. Threats they would not allow me to collect from Fed pgm SS and I was too old to get a job at all, and what I do is, I take life one day at a time, and I thank God it isn't winter right now. The riots really gut-punched me when they looted Chicago, as in my youth, I loved the city and spent many happy years going downtown. So I do worry about my adult children and my new grandbaby that I have even yet to hold. All this suffering has forced me to go within myself and probably has made me wiser and more spiritual.
So I meditate upon the idea that we are all members of the Body of Humanity, and we are on a journey together, choosing love makes the road smoother, and I have 2 dogs.
I don't know what I would do if I didn't have my wonderful pets. If you are able to have a warm fuzzy animal, it is wonderful. I live for loving my animals daily and pray for Humanity.
greatbroad Having animal to share your life is the best thing you could wish for. Loving them is also the scariest because everything is so out of control that I worry for their safety.
What a horrible experience. I now think of all of those people, those small businesses, whose lives have been destroyed by the riots throughout the country. People who have saved all of their lives and worked hard to build up businesses that serve the communities are now hopeless and out of business. It’s such a tragedy. My daughter lives in Chicago and I, too, love visiting that city and going downtown. Chicago is one of the most beautiful cities that I’ve been to. This whole world situation absolutely words cannot express. I love our pets and they do comfort us. Thank you for sharing your positive strength and attitude today.❤️
Cuddles from Canada 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🦁 I ❤️my puppy too
I spent a good part of my day listening to Ms. Sandra! She is truly an INSPIRATION for me. I'm 62 and feel the best I've EVER felt! I have several personal accomishments including my son. Ms. Sandra and I are definately on the same page! I'm Grateful I found this GENTLE and INSIGHTFUL CHANNEL!
You are the sweetest person. What a way to start my day. Thank you! 💋
Thank you Kathy. I appreciate your comment.❤️
Hi Sandra! I am a 53 yr. old Life Coach and I am so inspired by you! God bless you! Thank you!
Fran thank you very much. That’s the highest compliment from another life coach. Good luck in your work. Blessings your way❤️
Thank you Sandra for this encouraging message. I have been feeling all the emotions you mentioned and more, so much so, that I went out on Sunday and bought a teddy bear for myself (I'm 73 and newly retired), but I needed something to hug and to make me smile. I miss giving my daughter a "mamma hug" and seeing my relatives and going on fun trips, socializing with Sunday school, and church friends. One of the things emphasized in pre-retirement counseling was to get out and stay involved with life, but Covid cut that short. It really saddens me when I see people not wearing masks and not being a part of the solution that we all want and need. "Bloom where you're planted" that's perfect for this time. That will be my new mantra! God bless you for blessing us with such a timely message.
What a great idea! Going out and buying a teddy bear. I think that is absolutely wonderful and so creative. People who have pets use those pets as a companion and something to hug love and take care of, but having a teddy bear is so much easier. You don’t have to feed it or groom your teddy all you have to do is hug it and look at it’s sweet face and know that there is somebody there with you. Thank you so much for sharing your story and hopefully soon we will be able to hug our children, go to church and resume our lives again.❤️
Give that teddy bear a hug for me too! I think it's a great idea.
@@lamar9331 Will Do! :-)
If you’re able perhaps adopt a pup . Or cat if you like. So many more are in need too since all this began
Sandra...Stay Strong....we all need you.....much Lo❤e..!!
Thank you so much and much love to you right back.💕
Thank you for your precious honesty. My family is all in another country and I've been going through this alone. I have so many reasons to be grateful yet some days are very low. Watching this video made me feel more 'normal' so to speak -- I'm not the only one. I love your phrase: "bloom where you are planted." Thank you again so much!
Laurie, to me family is everything so I know exactly how you feel. Even though I have my husband year I do miss my children who all live away from me. I am so grateful that we have FaceTime, but it’s still not the same. We will get through this together.❤️
My mom told me that when she was in a sanitarium for a year when she had TB but made her happiness there. She told me she made the most of it and that anyone can bloom where they are. That’s what I’m grasping on to during these times. Stay safe Sandra and don’t take that mask off. Praying everyone around you wears theirs. You’re a gem.
Your mother was such a beautiful and smart person for thinking that.Thank you for your support and encouragement. We’re all in this together and we will get through it together.❤️
Sandra, it means a great deal to have people we admire and associate with verbalize the same feelings we are privately having. It's the validation we all need. Thank you for being sensitive and sharing this with us!
Sending Hugs and caring thoughts to you!🌻
Good morning. I’m sending hugs right back to you with the understanding that we are all in this together. Thank you for being here.❤️
My love and prayers go out to you. Am do glad you're still here for us. Thank you!
Thank you ever so much for watching today. Thank you for your comment.❤️
The courage to be authentic and honest is your trademark.. Thank you! One thing I have found to be helpful is to do at least one thing to bring joy to another everyday and to be grateful for the small things. Yes, bloom where we are.
That is such a wonderful idea Pamela. Spending some time in your daily life to think of someone else and reach out to them. Excellent advice❤️
We are as grateful for you as you are for us. I take all the precautions recommended when I have to go out; but I made up my mind a while ago, whatever is going to happen is going to happen. I refuse to live my golden years in fear. I give thanks for every day I'm still here. And if I've learned anything it's to appreciate what and who you have while you still have them. You are appreciated and thanks for your wisdom.
Beverly, thank you for your perspective and you were so right. Time is precious and we shouldn’t waste it by living in fear constantly. We should practice the protocols. But go on with our lives as much as possible.❤️
Along with COVID, we have all the horrible fires and dangerous air quality. I just don’t understand how people think our situation with this virus is going to get any better if we don’t continue to wear masks and do social distancing. I’m so cross with these people who think they have rights at the expense of others. Enough of my rant. I’m okay with isolation if it will get us to “normalcy” sooner. You look so pretty today. Enjoy your day. I’m starting a new mystery series so that keeps me entertained.
Gayle, you are so right about masks what are people thinking anyway. Mystery series? That really sounds interesting. You are a survivor and you know how to make this time pass as best as you can. Thank you so much for sharing today.❤️
I love having a place where we can go for encouragement and great ideas that others are using to add value and joy to their lives. I borrow from them AND it also revs up my creativity, which results in new ideas of my own. Our community has the power to lift each other up or drag each other down. Upward and onward I say!
Carole, I love the community here that we have because everyone is so supportive of one another. It’s a place where we can share our lives, not be judged, and receive the support that we all need once in a while. Thank you so very much for that❤️
You and this community are one of the best things in my life. Thank you for all your love and wisdom. What you share is very helpful.
I am so touched by your comment. Thank you so much and I know this community really appreciates you and your being here. ❤️
So Grateful for your gentle and Wise Manner , appreciate you Dear Lady , God Bless you!!!! Thank You 🙏🏻
Tammy, thank you so very much and blessings your way, too.❤️
Thank you for not pretending everything's fine like other channels. It's been really tough being alone after divorce, now even moreso. So thank you and my best to you and everyone here!
I think honesty is the best policy. If we can’t share our true feelings then what’s the point! I’m so glad that you agree. Take it day at a time and hopefully in a couple of months we can get back to normal.❤️
" Bloom where you are planted" ...thank you for sharing 🌻
Exactly❤️
Hello Sandra, It’s a good reminder to live in the moment and find the pearls of gratitude right in front of us. I’m pleased to have found you thank you for your warmth and support.
Susan, I couldn’t be happier that you found me, as well. I love what you wrote and agree with you that we should appreciate the prayers of gratitude right in front of us. Very well spoken❤️
@@lifewithsandrahart You know Sandra I am working on doing a UA-cam channel and since I discovered you I have decided to completely change its focus. I am 63, have a life long disability in the Muscular Dystrophy family of diseases (use scooter/walker), and worked as a professional counselor helping people adjust to disability and illness for many years. I am also very techie and was going to do that focus, but you’ve inspired me to share my positive take on living with health challenges. I miss that work and it was so meaningful. What do you think of - The Good Disabled Life? Thank you, it’s so helpful to have someone remind us to see who we are.
Sandra, you are amazing! I am 43 yo and I love your videos. Older women have a lot to teach us. "Bloom where you are planted." !!! Thats so beautiful! Thank you for sharing! ❤
You are such an inspiration. Thank you for sharing. It means a lot to those of us who are alone right now.
Marni, thank you for being here. We are all here to support one another not only through this pandemic but through this chapter in our lives ❤️
@@lifewithsandrahart thank you it means alot!
A very big hug for you, dear Sandra 💐😊 it’s so helpful listen to you
Saluti dall’Italia
Thank you Sandra good to know we are not the only ones feeling this way xx
Janet, I think most of the world is feeling this way right now. Let’s hope by 2021 it will be a better year.❤️
Thank you, Sandra! You make me smile, you make me feel better, no matter I am in the other side of the world , I feel you are close to me, and we are tolking, and tolking... Thank you ones again! I wish you to be healthy and Arthur too!!!
Mina, I feel that all of my subscribers are my friends. We have such a great community here that are supporting one another. Thank you very much for being a part of what we are doing here.❤️
Thank you, again, sister!!!
Mina Vasileva 💕
Half blooming in this sticky tropic Sandra dear...good to know we are all walking in these woods together..take good care!!!
Jaja, how true. It is sticky down here, too. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts.❤️
I live in Vietnam. Vietnamese wear masks just to protect others from a slight cold--certainly from this Pandemic! Vietnam has one of the lowest rate of infection--and we share a border with the genesis of this pandemic. I am grateful to be here. I love your sharing. Isolating and wearing a mask is NO sacrifice. It is small. Thank you, lady.
Anne Travel you are so right. It is the kind and thoughtful thing to do. I know I have been to your beautiful country and how good you are to one another. The same thing as in Japan. When someone has a cold they wear a mask to protect others. That is why during this pandemic we should be wearing a mask not only to protect ourselves, but to be considerate of others. Thank you so very much for sharing your thoughts and adding to the conversation today. I hope someday I will be able to return to Vietnam for another visit.❤️
@@lifewithsandrahart I will be here when you return! Also. wearing a mask, we can focus on our eye makeup!
Sandra, My guardian angel must have sent through you your message today. This is exactly how I have been feeling. Just giving up. Not only am I dealing with the isolation but caring for my husband with severe dementia. I've been thinking lately what's it all about. I need to get a grip and see how grateful I should be for the blessings that I do have. Thank you. Diane
Diane it’s so important at this time that you try to focus on the positive it’s not possible every day because we are human and have failed days, but you will get through this. My mother-in-law had dementia and I took care of her so I know how difficult it is for a caregiver. Please stay strong and my thoughts are with you.❤️
@@lifewithsandrahart Thank you for your thoughts and kind spirit.
God's in control. We just have to put him first and do what's right for our neighbor. That's all he requires. And being thankful for all we have been blessed with and we will have peace. :)
Angela you you have expressed it so well. Thank you for sharing that with us today.❤️
Good morning my friend!!! What a lovely and inspiring way to start my day! I cherish the thoughts you shared. I personally cherished my time in lock down. Because I choose to. I have been very blessed, I know no one who was inflicted with the virus. So that is huge!!! But an attitude of gratitude no matter what your circumstance is HUGE as well. Michigan continues to have restrictions, and we must wear masks everywhere. I work in retail, a small locally owned shop, in downtown Holland Michigan. I have had contact with people from all over the United States.Who I think are choosing the same. Making the best of the given situation. Life is always a unfolding story, of the joys and trials we face.Its how we navigate the twists and turns, that result in our happiness. Thank you Sandra!!! Love to you and Arthur!!!xo
Thank you so very much Mary for that wonderful post all good thoughts and the fact that you’re keeping busy and your shop is still open is really a good thing all around. Let’s hope that we get back soon to some kind of new normal, but in the meantime we all have to make the best of each and every day. Thank you again for your thoughtful post.❤️
Thank you, sweet Sandra.
Thank you so very much Claire.❤️
Hi, loved your message. Bloom where you are planted right now. I live in Canada and during the winter and spring it was pretty dark. I decided to start organic gardening-started the little plants inside and watched them grow and then have really enjoyed getting out to the backyard and watch them grow, the butterflies, the rabbits, hawks. Connecting with nature has really helped me blossom.
What a wonderful idea to start your seedlings in the house and then as the weather opens up plant them outside. Nature is one of the most soothing things for all of us. Getting out into nature and watching the flowers and the animals really in the universe is a part of our being. Thank you much for sharing your ideas with us. ❤️
I love how you stated to bloom and plant your roots where you are. That is the focus we really need to be on right now. This is a very difficult time for so many people but we really need to be looking out for one another. I really wish people would all wear masks and they’re out and about. If for no other reason then to at least say I care enough about you even if I don’t know you to try to keep you safe.
Thank you so much for your smart comment, Veronica. I hope everyone reads that and realizes that we’re not only taking care of ourselves but being courteous and caring about others when we wear masks.❤️
This was sweet supportive advice today. Thank you Sandra. Beautiful video.
Thank you for washing today Marian.💕
Very hard times indeed...Thank you Sandra for your beautiful and much needed message today ❤🥰🙏
Eva, thank you for spending time with me today. Have a wonderful week.❤️
I’m always feeling happy and content even though I lost my husband last year after 55-1/2 years of a great marriage that we both felt. Listening to the Oldies makes me upbeat happy and brings back many happy memories!!
Lorraine, that is absolutely awesome. We can choose to be happy or sad. You have chosen to be happy and appreciate your memories with your husband and looking forward to the future. Good for you - thank you so much for sharing today❤️
Thank you for your wisdom. You are so right! I am inspired by you, always. Stay well, beautiful Sandra. ❤️🙏
Thank you ever so much, Lana.❤️
Hello Sandra. Thank you for this beautiful video. You seem so genuine and sincere. I think many of us are feeling just like you. These are important thoughts that we all have. I love the way you put this. Bloom where you are planted. It is very helpful way to think about things.
Good morning Renee. We all are in this crazy new normal, but I am hoping that at least by the beginning of 2021 we will be back to some kind of normal see where we can actually hug one another.❤️
Enjoyed this message. Thank you for your beautiful words.
Thank you very much Emily.❤️
Thank you Sandra. Take care and be happy .xxx
Thank you, Mary. You too..❤️
Hello to you, Ms Sandra, Thank you so much for your vlogs! Very inspiring to me moving forward in my own life. This year I turn 57 years old and feel like haven't lived my life to the fullest.
Again Thanks for your encouragement!
Stacey, you are still so young so it’s not too late for you to begin really living your life. I know it’s kind of hard now because of this pandemic, but as soon as we get a vaccine you have many chapters ahead of you that can be absolutely wonderful. Thank you for watching today.❤️
Love your message and your beautiful smile. I agree - we are here to love and support each other; that in itself is a great purpose! Thank you for being you and for your kind gentle words and positive messages.
Thank you for your kind comments and I’m so glad that you watched this video. It was so good to hear from you.❤️
Feel the love Thankyou so much worthy is flighty at times and isolation is not helping us, I. So grateful your here in my life Sandra
Isolation is so hard on all of us. I miss my family and being able to take long walks away from where I live. But we kind of stay in a general area here just because of Covid.. I think we all want to resume some type of normalcy in our lives.❤️
Thank you Sandra for your little talk, God bless you.♥️
Wanda. Thank you
Hello Sandra, thank you for sharing and planting new ideas for us to look at things in a more positive way. 🌸
Thank you very much Jo. ❤️
Thanks for a lovely conversation today , hang on in there hopefully there will be light at the end of the tunnel Xx Sending a big hug 🤗 Take Care Xxx
Thank you for your positive affirmation today Christine.❤️
Yes - one of my favourite sayings is ‘Blossom where you are planted’. I sometimes forget & think too much about the future, but I’m happiest when I’m creatively making the best of today & where I am right now. As I am normally housebound in non Covid times, perhaps it has been a little easier for me to adjust to the new normal. I am loving all of the zoom meet ups and have a better social life than I’ve had for years. It’s an ill wind that blows nobody any good! I love your positive message and must say you look totally elegant and fabulous. Xx
Hello Margaret and it’s nice to hear from you. This is an adjustment for all of us, but I do say that zoom probably will be in our lives forever going forward. FaceTime also was so great to contact with people I love. So happy you joined in the conversation today. Thank you so very much.❤️
🐦 We are all here in the same boat rowing away & hanging in there !
Keep on... KEEPING ON
INTELLIGENCE
IS THE ABILITY TO ADAPT TO CHANGE ( BLOOM 🌷WHERE YOU GET PLANTED ) 🙋
have a great day ladies ~
Very well said. Thank you for that today.❤️
It's a struggle for sure. I thank God for all I have been given. I am worki g on inner perspective. Journalling helps. I meet with friends outside at times. I seem to have a low underlying depression that I'm working on. Focus on the beauty of nature. Trying to avoid stuffing my fealing with unhealthy food. This too shal pass. Sending you thoughts of love
Sharon, we all do what we have to do to try to survive this. You’re lucky that you can spend time with friends. Otherwise, we just have to do what we have to do to get through this. Thanks for sharing your thoughts today.❤️
Thank you Sandra for this video 😀 . We are in a difficult situation ,but thank God we can still appreciate the beauty around us Gods beautiful creation & be grateful for our life & make the most off it & replace a negative thought with a positive thought always smile & be kind to our fellow human being 🥰. You have lovely qualities Sandra a beautiful lady ,youinspire me 😍. Love & hugs from Margaret 💕💕💕
Margaret, We do have to appreciate everything around us in creation. All of the beauty that surrounds us should be uplifting and we can express gratitude for all that is good in our lives. Thank you so much for your beautiful comment. You’re very insightful.❤️
Thanks for sharing your heart Sandra. Live without regrets because you are absolutely worthy! 💕
Anna, Thank you. ❤️
Dear Sandra I’m in my 5 th decade and only I’ve just recently found you. I want to thank you for your insight and advice from how to love yourself ,love life and stay purposeful regardless of health, relationships and circumstances. Every person has a purpose and a gift thankyou for sharing yours .
Thanks so much Fran. Nice to have you here
I dont know how I missed this video, but YES! BLOOM WHERE YOUR PLANTED! Sending love to you Sandra and all the lovely ladies in this community of life over 60 🥰💗
From me and I’m sure the rest of the women in this wonderful community we all thank you for the love and are sending right back to you❤️
I’ve been binge watching you today. You give voice to something we all are feeling but perhaps afraid to say. You’re given me courage to get up and get going rather than wallowing in my perceived misery. I am going to call a friend tomorrow that I haven’t spoken to in weeks. Thank you
John thank you so much for sharing that with me. I am so happy that I was able to motivate you to live your life perhaps a little bit better than you have been doing. We all deserve the best life ever and I really appreciate you sharing that with me today.❤️
I am 34 and I have been feeling sad, wondering the porpuse of everything. Is nice to know that some how we all are making the same questions, is very human the way we are feeling. Thank you for your words Sandra. Love from Mexico.
Marisol, thank you so much for sharing in on the conversation today. I know we are feeling the same way. Let us hope that we can get back to normal soon.❤️
Tena koe from New Zealand.
I love your comment.
Recently I have been writing a lot of comments, to all sorts of people, from all over the world.
I am quite excited by the connections I make, to such a variety of people.
I made strong connections to an 18 year old man from a little country called Georgia, and an 80 year old man, plus a military man from the U.S. and a lady from England. Each person warms me considerably, as I gradually find out about them and we share thoughts.
This new pastime has really helped me to see humanity in an even more connected way.
I used to pick up many hitchhikers, and they would share deep thoughts very openly wth me because I was a stranger and it was safe for them.
The young men talked about their relationships and drugtaking.
It feels a bit simular because it is likely I will lose touch with all of them.
I see, that people have very much the same basic needs.
I know that every human wants to feel they are important.
I have amazing experiences with people. I hope to write a book one day.
My greatest teachers in life have been the people who abused me the most. And out of these, it is the people who were deliberately the most cruel to me.
It is when I was had the
worst cruelty, inflicted delibrately, that I studied the holocaust.
These people will be remembered forever. They have changed my life. Hundreds of them all helped me.
Victor Frankl found that it is meaning that is needed in life. You can endure intense suffering if you can find meaning in it.
It is lovely to know a little about you. I admire you for questioning things in life.
I am lucky that I learned when I was 23 that giving service, with sacrifice, was a very meaningful thing to do.
The holocaust survivors taught me about gratitude. I am permanently grateful nowadays. I seem to have a lasting joyful feelig, partly from knowing, very well, how amned lucky I am.
My 3 sisters ganged up together against me and have shut me out while pursuing and then threatening court action agaist me.
Their abuse of my parents lead both my parents to die prematurely. So I lost all members of my family, including nearly my entire extended family in a very very short time.
I was left alone to cared for my parents increasingly intensely for about 6 years while they enjoyed their lives...
When my sisters stepped in to stop me having respnsibilities that involved authority, two sisters couldn't stand it.
So my parents who trusted me, and myself suffered the narcissisic rage, abuse, alienation, scapegoating, a very extensive smear campaign...
It was over the next 3 years that I not only recovered fully from this and one other huge trauma, but also reache truly elevated levels of understanding compassion and joy.
I realise that I have always been the deeply loving person that I am, but also that they are completely different.
So my abusers have taught me all about love. That is love, or selfappreciation, for myself including intense gratitude that I am the loving, understanding caring and forgiving person that I am. And also love and appreciation for every person I come across, whether they are nice, kind, pleasant, grumpy or absusive.
Having lost my entire family, the whole world is the scope of my brothers and sisters. I can't think of a more meaningful life suited to me.
I am a compulsive writer, love writing, so I have found a new way to connectto others.
I just have shared a few of my more fundamental dscoveries here for anyone interested.
Writing helps me process my thoughts.
But right now, I am thrilled to have had a very mature young lady share deep thoughts all the way from Mexico, I can only imagine in my mind. I imagine bright colours, energy, strong, open mostly happy people, good food, families together and music. This is what I imagine when I think of Mexico.
I don't kow if I have romantic imaginings, but strangely these quslities are all things I admire.
I hope people here, feeling grief, loneliness, fear or isolation, will feel the collective love that Sandra has pulled together here, and practise how we can feel so different when we change our thoughts.
I am now going to find a recent widow and share another experience with her after I have had a cup of coffee.
I am imagining a big, collective hug before I head for the kitchen, Sisters and Bros.
Aroha.
Thank you for your uplifting message this morning. I've recently pulled out my ukuleles from my music room and have begun playing them every day, if only for 30 minutes or so. It gives me a sense of productivity and a purpose in my day. "Bloom where you are planted" is such a positive, encouraging phrase. :-)
Rhondalyn, Music is an elixir and healer in life. I gave my mothers ukulele to my son, but I still remember her playing it in the soft soothing sounds of that instrument. Thank you for being so positive.❤️
You are right...this are hard times to go through them alone...I miss my son so much.....I was thinking about what you said about comfortable sneakers....I am a jogger and all though I get good sneakers I should get better ones,,,I am putting stress on my joins, back, knees and all of my body....I saw yours and boy are they pricey.....lol...I am glad and Can wait for your videos and listen to some kind of hope and able to deal with days better....thanks for being such an inspiration in my life.......ILY....MINDY
I know. The hardest part of this situation is not being able to be with my children and my grandchildren. Sometimes my heart aches, but I know that I have to stay positive to get through this. Golden goose sneakers are really expensive, but I decided once in a lifetime to really treat myself. My joints and my feet have thanked me 1 million times over. I’m usually not over the top like that but I went for it. Love you very much Mindy. PS. I love your cousin’s home in upstate New York. ❤️
Great advice. Thank you Sandra for reaching out to us and all your work on this channel. Life hasn’t changed much for me under lockdown. I’m disabled after entire spine fusion and now in chronic severe pain daily. I live alone - no family around, no friends. I wasn’t able to get out before , only for Doctor appointments. So life really hasn’t changed this year for me. This is my life.
Pamela, I am so sorry to hear about your back problems and the pain that you’re in constantly. I had a brother-in-law who had constant back pain and I know how much you suffer. I do hope you’re able to relieve your pain somehow and I’m so happy that you decided to join us so that we can be a part of your family and that you don’t feel so alone. I am also happy you reached out and shared your story with me today. I want you to know that you seem to be very strong and you are a survivor. My thoughts are with you and hoping that you can have your pain managed. Thank you so much for sharing again.❤️
Love your videos, Sandra. You are truly an inspiration to share with the world like you do - thank you so much💖
I thank you so very much for your support and for watching.❤️
Wow! How insightfully honest. You are a gentle soul to help people. You are generous and beautiful in so many ways. Thank you for you honesty and concern. Will be eager to hear you again. Blessings to You And Yours!
I love your smile and optimism .
I am always so grateful. Maybe because I work in a fast paced job with people around the world I am so grateful to be working at home as that helps me juggle the crazy time zones. I am sure for people who aren't homebodies, it is very difficult to live in these times. We are here to support you too Sandra! ♥ Elle
I understand what you’re saying Elle. My children are all working for home and for some it’s been an adjustment. Sometimes it’s been both a relief that they’re able to enjoy and be on their own schedule and have the interaction with others that is important. Have a beautiful day, Elle. ❤️.
I especially appreciated this video. Thank you Sandra!
Thank you so very much Judith.❤️
Sandra...
wen I Count my
Blessings , I Always
Start with you ! 🙏🙏
On this difficult Time
The best thing to do is Be
Grateful to what we have
And never lose Faith in God 🙏
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Dulce, so beautifully expressed. Thank you, Dulce.❤️
I've been walking on eggshells trying to avoid pissing people off. No matter how hard I try I keep failing. I'm beginning to think that perhaps people just want be mad and offended. It's never my intent to be offensive or hurtful to others. I wish there was some way I could walk away unscathed and leave that bad energy with them
Marilyn Bradley I think you’re absolutely right. Today it seems like too many people are walking around with chips on their shoulders just ready for a confrontation. The best thing to do is just to turn on your hill and walk away. I don’t know what’s happening in the world today.❤️
Just today my friend was saying, I don't want to be a nurse anymore, people are so mean be around. She says she's getting into selling crystals! The families are so, so mean even when you're trying to be nice and sweet and go the extra mile to help. It's esp these last 3 years. But I do think, well, they're a bother to be mean to me for now, but I go home to All Love, All Week! And they go around with their mean and hatefulness following them everyday. Someone said they're like 'trash trucks' and don't let them dump their load on you! And don't take their trash home with you! That may be truly good advice? I think you're feeling what we're feeling!! Sad lives. XoXoX.
Thank you Sandra. Much love to you xxx
Carol so much love to you in return.❤️
Sandra, I just wanted to say how much I appreciate your words. It means a great deal to me to have you there to listen to.
It has been a hard time for a lot of people during these times. Not just financial losses but the loved ones people have lost. Those who live alone have experienced loneliness and isolation. I honestly don’t know how anyone manages life, let alone these present times without a faith in our God.
I love what you said about blooming in the place you are planted. I so believe in sharing a smile, a conversation, an outstretched hand, to whoever you pass paths with. Strangely, we have been bought closer together in many respects. Of course when we hear the news it doesn’t seem that way but if we focus on what is good and true our perspective can change to hope if we allow it. We,here in NZ have shifted levels from 3 to 2.5 which has allowed businesses to open but with everyone strongly encouraged to wear masks and not to gather in groups of more than ten. It is a new normal, the world we live in . Love to all your subscribers. And to you. PS How is Arthur during these times?
Maree Schollum So good to hear from you and glad that maybe you were moving out and the different stages of this pandemic to give you more freedom. I loved hearing from you and everything that is happening and your thoughts about what we all are going through today. Your comment was very heartfelt and thoughtful. Thank you so much. Arthur is doing very well and I am grateful for that. Thank you again.❤️
Blessings sandra to you and yours. I’m hoping the family is doing fine. It’s tough times, but truth is there’s still love between our family and us. We may be a distant away but, keep the faith. This too shall pass. Wear your mask darling. Lots of love dear. Let’s keep encouraging each other.
Prudence thank you ever so much for all of your positivity and support. Let’s all mask together and get through this.❤️
Omg!I have never met such a person.I am feeling,like you are the best part of me.My soulmate,thank you so much for your empathy generosity of sharing your heart with people.l needed you the whole of my life!I am Blessed!Be happy together with your nice family.Valentina from Russia
Valentina, So happy to have you joins us here in our community of lovely women subscribers. ❤️
Such an important message and inspiring words. You are a gift in these stressful times . Thank you.
Thank you so much for commenting and and sharing your feelings with us today. Thank you again.❤️
Binging on ur vids! Thank you! Merci beaucoup! My dad is 96 yrs hard gor him to understand staying in. What uplifting messages!
Rebecca, God bless your father! How wonderful to have had such a long life. My husband will be 94 in October. Thank you so much for sharing today.❤️
I have the exact same stance as you, Miss Sandra. This year has been very unsettling and I have been extra nervous because my son is a toddler, so I worry more than I would if I didn’t have a child. I worry about his safety more than anything, so I have been in lockdown since March. I spend all my time with him, but I have found hobbies in my free time that help bring me happiness. I’ve been rediscovering music from my childhood/teen years I missed and love. I’ve been coloring some beautiful adult coloring books. I’ve been watching one of my favorite tv series from my adolescence that I purchased online. For me, it’s been reconnecting with the happiest moments in my life and having my days brightened through those nostalgic moments. I will share this video with my mother as she will appreciate watching it too. Continued health and happiness to you and your family
Brigette, that your post was so very interesting. My daughters are doing the same thing that you are. They are bringing out records and television shows from their happy teen years and are having so much fun reliving those safe and comfortable years of their lives. It’s been so much fun for them to reach back and think about the television shows, hairdos, music, and all the things that they love when they were in their teens. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and stay safe. How lucky that you still have a little one at home. Bridget, those years fly by so cherish the time that you have with your child.❤️
Your message was so inspiring and reminded me of the days with my baby boy all grown up now. Sadly through adverse times they may be some of the most cherished times to reconnect, like you said. Thank you, and I will be thinking of you and these special times with your little boy. Prayers for All.
Hello Sandra! Could not be more grateful for this video. I know that you've gained all this knowledge not just through trying times now, but throughout your life. That experience and knowledge that you've gained is so valuable - I know how important it is to listen to people like you who have so much of it. And of course, once a vaccine comes, things will start to become right again, and I know we are all waiting for that day. In the meantime, I hope you enrich your life with as much joy as you give to all of us each week(even if it's under limited circumstances!). Thank you so much for your always inspiring content.
Cameron, thank you so much for your warm hearted and beautiful comment. Hopefully, by next year this all will be in the past and we can move forward again with our lives. Positive thoughts your way.❤️
“When the vaccine comes”? Unfortunately what came was coercion, division, discrimination, loss of jobs and homes.
Thank you Sandra ❤️ You are so very wise! I can feel the pain and sadness in your voice. I'm praying that things will get back to normal soon!
I don't understand why people can't or won't be respectful enough to wear a mask and social distance! It's so very important and so easy. We would have been done with this long ago if people would just do as they should.
I bought a very inexpensive bird feeder to put right outside my bedroom window! It has four different feeding stations for different birds 🐦💗 I added a bath and suet cage to attract more varieties. There are hummingbirds, orioles, house finches, sparrows, phoebes, jays and doves! I love ❤️ it! I found and old little bistro set in my garage and a cute little Victorian bird house to put on the table. I also bought some cute wall decor (ladybugs and daisies) I will hang them and plant some flowers 🌺 once the weather cools. In the meantime it's an inexpensive way to keep myself entertained and my kitties 🐱 like it too! They have a great vantage point from my vanity. My banty chickens clean up the left over seed too. So cute.
I hope you and Arthur have a wonderful and relaxing evening!
Love to both of you from our little ranchito to your beautiful condo!
xoCammie✨💛🌻🐩🌻💛✨
Cammie, What a wonderful thing you are doing for yourself and the sweet bird life all around you. How wonderful it would be to look out the window and see all the different types of birds enjoying the sea that you provided for them. I love the idea of the bistro set with the birdhouse on it. What a beautiful setting you have made for yourself and the wildlife around you. I think having a creative soul does help those of us who are quarantined like this because we can entertain ourselves and find interesting ways to spend our days. Thank you so much for sharing all of your creative ideas with us today.❤️
Thank you Sandra ❤️ It truly brings me joy! They are all so different and beautiful!
For some reason I can't read your entire response?
I hope you're having a great day today! Thank you again!
xoCammie ✨🌸💗🐩💗🌸✨
Tena koe from New Zealand. I can't describe how great I feel reading your comment.
I love seeing bird outside my window bt mainly the extremely cute native birds and finches. It is enormous thrill to hear tuis as well.
I am sure your comment will be a great inspiration to people here.
Thank you Sandra for your uplifting and encouraging videos. God Bless You for your caring and loving approach. I watch you everyday, Betty from Mass.
Thank you very much Betty. I appreciate you’re being here❤️
Hi Sandra, just listened to you again on your video” Finding Happiness & Purpose.I’m 77, lost my only sister,it’s been very hard, but my faith sustains me. Like yourself, this COVID has made it harder. Thankful for my children and grandchildren. Your such an inspiration to us women who are struggling too. God Bless You and lifting us up. Love you, Betty from Mass
Hi Betty, I am so sorry you lost your sister at my heart goes out to you. I know exactly how you were feeling right now. The positive thing we have after we lose loved ones is our memories. Please cherish those. I know your sister would want you to continue on with your life with wonderful memories of your days with her. You were right to be thankful for your children and grandchildren I know that our lives should help me while we love you. Love and healing.your way❤️
Thank you for the inspiration! I watched both political conventions to be well informed and it is difficult to see the violence in our cities. It is especially hard when members of the same family disagree on who should run the country. It is difficult to express yourself and keep the peace with loved ones. I feel I need to hold back my views and remain optimistic about the future. Thank you for your kind and thoughtful words.
Elga, I know we are so politically divided in this country that it’s a shame we can’t come together for the good of all. With everything else going on the added stress of division among us is very difficult. I hope this too will pass.❤️
I totally hear you. There’s a reason why I was always taught not to discuss politics or religion in polite company, but that’s when our society was actually polite.
Tena koe.
Firstly, I am intrigued by your name and am curious to know where it comes from.
I know what you mean about needing to be careful about the yopic of politics.
I have my partner's father snd brother, and my daughter's partner to be silent around to kee the peace.
Everyone else, luckily, thinks the same as me regarding preferred leaders and we can talk openly about the frightening divisiveness, shootings, and the spread of covid and the
rise of a certain type of leader in the States.
I was reading about the "forgotten emotion of disgust" yesterday which I found useful.
Kia Ora.
Hi Sandra.always a pleasure to see you.your so wise.my Mother is the same age & also adorable.struggling on with all this uncertainty.& she’s 300 mikes away from me it’s painful for sure.good job for the telephone as she hasn’t any internet.luckily my brother is near by & nieces. The majority of us are doing our bit to be safe,wearing masks & keeping extra clean hands.clothes etc.Things will get better I truly believe that but it’s been a long road & no longer a joy to be out to far from home.i pray for us all everyday .& you are included in my prayers.💞🇬🇧🌈
Thank you so very much for that very thoughtful and interesting comment about being so far away from your family, especially your mother who is my age. Hopefully if we all practice the right things we will remain safe and wait for a vaccine to relieve us all from this terrible monster that has invaded our lives. Have a great day today.❤️
Thank you so very much.yes praying for a cure to this terrible nightmare.& getting back to normality.🌺🌸🌷Thank you so much for lifting our hearts. Blessings to you my friend. From England.Xxx
My second video of yours. I watched. Oh my goodness -I hope I look half as fabulous in my 8th decade as you do!! You must have discovered the fountain of youth. And you have such a sweet spirit. Thank you for bringing positivity to the world through your You Tube channel. I so respect and appreciate what you are doing. I look forward to viewing what I have missed thus far. PS: Blooming where we are planted is such good advice. We only live in the present moment. We don’t live in the past or the future. Sufficient for the day is God’s grace. No matter what circumstances we find ourselves in at any age at any time. Hugs from Texas.
Annie, A great big hello and a gigantic Texas welcome to you. I am so happy that you have decided to subscribe and join us all on this journey that we are taking. I thank my mother for her genetics and some of the things she taught me about skin care. Getting older is a very positive thing and should not be thought of it in a negative way at all. When you consider the alternative to aging I’ll take aging and getting older any day. I am so glad to have you here and I hope that you will join us for many of our conversations here. Thank you for letting me know.❤️
Sandra, this video just popped up on UA-cam and I see you taped in in September 2020. It's now nearly one year later in 2021 and so much has happened. Perhaps you could do an updated version of this "happiness" subject. My secret to being happy all the time, which I am, is to smile more, worry less, and think only good thoughts and listen to classical music.
Also, cleaning out closets and drawers is therapeutic and satisfying. It feels great to drop your gently used items off to Goodwill, plus it benefits so many people.
I'll be looking for your new, updated take on this Covid stuff we are all so tired of.
By-the-way, you are beautiful and I can see you living way beyond 100!
Hi Georgia, Here are two more recent videos: ua-cam.com/video/L34RldbJ5jc/v-deo.html. and ua-cam.com/video/YV0R-cJjtzQ/v-deo.html. ❤️
Such wise words Sandra. I think we can benefit from considering the stories you have for us. Thank you.
Sharon, thank you so very much. I’m sorry for the delay in answering but your comment was hidden in between those I had already answered. I hope you were going to have a great day today.❤️
I discovered your channel today and I've watched several of your videos. You are a very beautiful woman, inside and out. I think Covid, all the circumstances we are in as a society has caused us all to realize we are living in very troubled times with so much uncertainty. My faith in God has given me peace and security, especially in times like these. I appreciate your videos and all your inspiration for women over 60. I am 75 and I struggle with getting older. I have a bestie who quotes Bette Davis, "Getting old is not for sissies!" I find that to be true. Since I went through the change I have struggled with anxiety and these days and with all the things going on in our world, it is not easy to be calm. God is the one I look to for calming me down. Anyway, I just had to say thank you for your positive outlook and words of encouragement. ❤
Girl yes it starts wearing on me so much. I can’t imagine if we were still so closed like that. I see masks but things are open. I’m gonna start asking myself that too sweet Sandra. I always leave here very comforted and uplifted!🥰🤗
KathysBeautyCareChats So great to hear from you today. You are lacking in Texas because you seem to be coming out of this pandemic OK. I am hoping within the next couple of weeks maybe will start we would be opening up a little bit more, too. I think our numbers are going down. Hopefully. Thank you and have a beautiful day today.❤️
Yes Sandra. You are my friend, my sister and we have empathy. Yes I will share love to whoever I meet. Thank you for your vlog.
What a lovely comment. Thank you so much for those kind words and thoughts
Exactly where I am! I try to spark happiness to my friends!
Excellent! Thinking about others
Sandra, thanks for the "wake up call" this morning. You are so right; if we are stuck in our present state of limbo why not make the best of it instead of complaining. It is not too hot where I am and it would be an opportunity to start knitting a Christmas present for someone. I have been telling myself that everyone on my list will get a homemade item this year. So I had better get on with it!
How lucky you are to be so talented do you able to knit things for all of your loved ones at Christmas. That is a super idea get on it and get it done! Gee. I wish I was on your Christmas list.😊❤️
SANDRA!....what timing! I've been feeling like you, not traveling...keeping distance, masks, etc. I hate to complain, because I do have a good life. Tomorrow, I have 5 friends coming for a crab lunch on the deck outside.....we all live close by, and are so looking forward to our little event!! Wish you could join us....my friends would love you! Keep your chin up Dear...we all need you. Gloria.
Gloria, I hope you had a great time with your friends out on your deck. I miss that socialization so much. Just being with your friends I’m sure has given you the lift that you needed to help your spirits. Thank you for sharing today. I hope you had a great great time.❤️
I'm so grateful for you and your infinite wisdom! The last 10 years have been very challenging for me because of my son's heath struggles but although he suffered more in his life than anybody else I have ever known he was so loving and positive that you remind me of him. He went to be with our Lord on 4/4/20 and I'm heart broken so I love watching your videos because you have the same loving optimistic personality that he had. Thank you for bringing me joy when I watch you giving us advice and guidance to go through life with a joyful attitude. I love you, Marie
Marie I am so sorry to hear about your sons struggles and his passing. Mothers and sons usually have a very special bond and relationship. I can only imagine how much you miss him. Thank you for saying that I remind you of S ways. Don’t forget you will always be with you because of the memories you have shared together. Thank you for sharing your story with us.❤️
Dear Sandra, you are such a beautiful woman. I dream of getting old in such positive way as you do. Thank you 🌷
Dorota, thank you so very much and I’m sure that you will grow old and be the same good person that you are.❤️,
Tena koe.
I am replying to you first, for two reasons.
Firstly, I am curious to know where your interesting name comes from.
I am from New Zealand. I am a bit unusual because I have never left New Zealand.
I am a carer, an empath. I have worked hard and cared for people all my life, so never travelled. I have far less energy now and now I want to stay close to my grandchildren wheneI can, so don't expect to ever leave.
I seem to take a big interest in where people are from. I feel friendship with all the people who respond to my comments and I don't forget them.
I am intrigued with each person's whereabouts and their story.
I really believe I have brosdened my horizon in this unexpected way.
I have heard back from Russia, Poland, Texas, England, a little country called Georgia, and many other places that I can only try to imagine.
I feel like these people are special kinds of friends. There is such variety.
I have a very special connection to Poland.
I felt very excited about connecting with a Polish man. But all these peole are special to me.
Tena koe.
Secondly, you mentioned that you hope to age as beautifully as Sandra is.
I really believe that "if you seek you shall find.
I feel that the dorts of people I look up to I am
getting more like. I am very happy with the kind of person I am becoming, more and more.
I heard once that people become more of who they really are.
I am talking about our true selves. Maybe this is true.
Anyway, I would love to know where you are from.
Aroha.
Thank you for your words Sandra
Thank you so very much for that.❤️
You mesmerize me with your so true words and this awful situation when you seem to feel ..Is this it ?..Im in spain and we wear masks all the time out and you worry if you touch anything or too near to people, on goes the hand gel if ive touched a door or hand rail etc....At the moment I dont know how I will get over this paranoia when I hope its finally controlled or over. But yes everyone’s plans are on standby and just hope we all stay well and safe to be able to continue our lives...whenever..god bless you Sandra. Take great care .🌹
Hilary, A big hug to you in Spain and we all I think have the same paranoia about touching things and being in close confines with other people. Who would’ve thought that we would ever have an atmosphere like this in our lives?. Let us hope that by 2021 we can get back to some type of normalcy in our lives. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts today.❤️
What a wonderful message, thank you!
Kim, thank you so very much for watching.❤️
Just discovering your channel. You are lovely! I appreciate you addressing what many of us are feeling with kindness and hope. I’m sending love and blessings back to you ❤️
Lainey, I am so happy that you discovered me. Thank you for your kind comments and I hope I will see you here often. Love and blessings your way.❤️
Thank you for this morning pep talk. ❤️
Thank you so much and I appreciate you sharing some time with me today. Have a great week.❤️
I’ve recently found your blog and I’m enjoying so much your videos. I admire you & your husband. What a great relationship you have. I live alone in S.C. and I haven’t seen my grandchildren in seven months. Here in S.C. there are so many who refuse to wear a mask. They say it’s a Democratic hoax. I want to scream at the stupidity of this idea. In two years I plan on moving out of this red state. I can’t stand it much longer. I’ve lived here 40 years but it’s time to move closer to my son and family. I enjoy your positivity and your ideas on caring for ourselves. Stay well & be safe.
Dolly, I think we are all very frustrated right now with everything and our emotions are on the edge because of it. Being close to family is the ideal situation and if you can living closer to your son and grandchildren is the ideal situation for you. I hope it happens.❤️
Thank you dear. Your children spouse family friends are so blessed to have you in their lives. I tell my children everytime I listen to you how rejuvenated I feel. I subscribed to your channel at the right time. Your definitely the virtual friend I need right now. Stay healthy and lots of love and hugs from my side🤗💖