It takes a lot of time to get to the point where you don't feel guilty when you read a good book all afternoon long. I get it. You go girl. I bailed at 55 and couldn't be happier. We sold the house, quit our jobs, bought a motorhome and traveled North America for 7 years. Then we restored an old home in a pleasant community in North East Oregon. Just living the dream. Age creeps up on one, faster than you might think. I'll be 80 in a couple of years and I can truly say I have no regrets.

I heard a saying once - "there are a lot of ways to be rich and money is only one of them". Thanks so much for your content.

What an inspiring journey! You are the picture of contentment, so rare in this modern age. I also love healthy living and at 66 I have 10 acres in the country where I grow my own vegetables surrounded by fur and feather babies, a dream that I finally achieved after experiencing burn out in the public sector. On reflection, I think if I had come to this lifestyle earlier, I would not have appreciated it, nor would I have had the patience or fortitude to cope. Makes me appreciate what our pioneering ancestors went through. Blessings and keep those videos coming.

I knew there was something I liked about you. Another DP/IT/MIS burnout here. I did 25 years of that for two major corporations and you are correct, corporations just take and take. One day I was running a large information systems center and realized life was passing me by while I helped the machine get rich. Sold my house, moved to the country, and have never looked back. Good for you realizing it when you did and finding the good life. Thanks for sharing. ❤️

That's a great story. Glad you found the country life. Thankfully I found it in my mid 20s. I bought a tiny house with an acre of land and somebody said, "Why don't you put in a garden". I've never looked back.

Love your channel! my grandmother was fond of telling me "your more bound to find God in the valleys of your life then you are on the mountaintop" Hope you remain content and happy

I totally love this. I went through the whole corporate thing and your are right...they take and take and don't care about you. They only care about maximizing you for their own profit. There is more to life than that. You have to look at what is important to you. Family, life, personal goals, happiness. You have to ask yourself what success means to you. Making money and climbing the corporate ladder or finding a connection to people and the earth. Happiness is a matter of the heart and soul...not the pocketbook. I envy you. You made the right decisions and created a better life for yourself. Good for you. You are a smart woman. God bless you.

A woman I almost married in the 70s worked one job for 30 years - 911 dispatcher - while I traveled everywhere. Ever in touch, she asked if I wanted to retire with her. We're on 60 acres in East Tennessee. I run a 1/2 acre market garden and sell at flea markets & farmer's markets. I have feeling most of your 60k+ subs are expats from the modern world. I Like the content and the comments.

Thank you for sharing your story. My husband and I lived the same corporate lifestyles. He - 38 years, me - 25. He left his job 2 years ago and I left mine in January. It was a big transition, and you're right, you have to figure out the finances. But, some how, it all works out. We got rid of our pool and replaced it with gardens and are growing as much of our own food as we can. We're so happy and relaxed. Congratulations and blessings to you. Keep up the awesome videos. I just did my first ferment yesterday and looking forward to seeing how it comes out.

Good for you! At 48 years old our family packed up everything, left a thriving business and said farewell to friends and family (including two adult sons) and moved from our city home in California to a small town where we knew nobody in Texas. We sought a more traditional mindset and lifestyle for our remaining two sons and ourselves out in the country. In the five years I’ve learned to raise chickens, turn hard clay into fertile soil and encountered everything from snakes, bobcats to armadillos on our piece of paradise. Stuff this former city girl only saw on wildlife shows. I feel so blessed to have them here on this land with me and we coexist wonderfully. The two sons have since moved here and my mother will join the Texas gang next week, all more than I could have wish let alone prayed for. The slow down, back to basics lifestyle has been such a beautiful adventure and all our lives are the better for it. Your videos have added another traditional element to our new world and we are enjoying all the new ways to preserve and eat our garden bounty. Congratulations on your big step of faith, it has helped enrich not only your life but it has blessed others lives as well as we learn from you. Thank you for sharing your story, you never know who will encourage to follow in your footsteps!

I love this video so much it actually made me cry.

I'm inspired by your story. Stay with people you love is more important than any physical object or social status. Thank you for sharing!!

Huh? You look 14! I am so happy you found your way to living your best life!

What an inspirational story. These two sayings changed my life: 'If you find purpose, happiness will find you.' and 'All misery stems from desire. Control your desire and misery will not control you.'

My wife is right in the middle of the same typo of issues you ran into with corporate America. She hasn't gotten a promotion but was offered meager raises and she works 60 hours a week to keep up and after 4 years they're just considering hiring another person which she'll have to train..She is considered an expert in her field, so says upper management. She's getting burned out but we want out of the city. We looked in Missouri but the humidity would stifle me, I know so we're still exploring. Good video and your kitchen is lovely..

Great testimony. The wife and I started watching in recent months. Haven't missed any of your episodes. Very encouraging. Keep it up. Many successes to you.

I'm a subscriber since the first video I saw of yours. I'm glad you chose this way of life because it is making everyone including me healthier with your direction. Thank you Clean Food Living from all of us!

You are precious! Thank you for sharing your story. Even though we are completely strangers, there’s a common thread that unite people when they are like minded. Your peace is contagious and you have blessed my life just simply! 🌻 God bless you and your family. 🙏🏼

Beautifully told. So glad you found your path. Not everyone is cut out for country life but there certainly are versions of an enriching lifestyle.

That's not so easy, I need to wait for three years until I will be able to retire. But when I am free I always spend my free time in my country house. I learned from you a lot. Fermentation was such a discovery for me 😃👍

Great video! I'm 69, live in a ratty old house on five acres surrounded by potato fields and am extremely content.

So surprising to hear and thank you for gift of sharing your journey--which I must admit is so very similar to my own 😲💕!!

Great story! We live at the edge of town but longing to be in the country. We work but definitely not in the corporate world and money is always tight. But we do what we can with what we have. I think learning to be content is most important

Thank you for sharing. I appreciate it greatly.

You and your lovely, beautifully presented channel have shown up in my life at the exact moment I needed you! Your journey is so inspiring and you are helping me find my balance for a healthier life. So much appreciation for you…thank you!

What a beautiful story I was in very high stressful job for over 40 years but was lucky enough to be able to retire a year early at 65 you are right you can only give so much I don't have much money but I do have peace, peace of mind is everything and I love food and music and trying to stay healthy thank you so much for sharing your story I done my first ferment which went great great for the soul😊😊😊😊👍👍👍👍👍

I recently subscribed to your channel. I appreciate your humble honest approach. This particular video is a wonderful retrospective. Your corporate career must have provided you the opportunity to save enough money to enable you to buy this acreage out in the country. So the corporate career , while taxing on you, did have some benefits in the long run. I know what you are saying about the corporate machine. It is a slippery slope. Like the shape of this post. lol.

That was a beautiful story to listen to and I that always enjoyed your fermenting tips

So wonderful for you to be free & in your right place now ! Love this, God bless you 🙂❤

Very nice story. I can fell that dream calling to.

I so miss the country life, I'm working towards that goal, hopefully it happens 🙏

i have fallen in love with gardening and have gone deeper into my writing. I am very much enjoying your videos. They are sincere. It feels good just watching them. Thank you for your passion and information, it is really helping me and my garden

Thank you for sharing! As someone who spent 33 years in the corporate environment, I truly understand.

Oh wow, thank you for the video I just sold my house in the city and bought 1.5 acres and a log cabin in MT! Moving next week! Excited for the next step in my life.

So true, once you leave that job someone else will take your spot and you won’t be thought about. Your family can’t replace you.

What you've achieved psychology refers to as "self-actualization" or Joseph Cambell referred to as "following your bliss". Good for you!

After watching this beautiful, meaningful video, I quickly checked the comment section thinking there would be thousands of commenters. I’m so surprised that you weren’t inundated with comments. I do love your videos for many reasons. You are articulate, intelligent knowledgeable. I know that I can trust the information you share. Your channel has a tranquil vibe instead of the usual hype. I’m so glad you were able to realize your dream. As a nearly 73 years “young” woman, I know where my joy originates. It’s with the people I love. Thanks for sharing this inspirational story.

What a beautiful fairytale true story. I think your husband deserves a whole lot of credit for enduring a lonely lifestyle these years you were tied up in corporate knots and also for embracing a whole different lifestyle when you got to the end of yourself. I bet you've taken years off yourself as far as appearance goes and added years on to your health...you certainly glow with vibrancy and your energy is amazing in what you bring to this channel Thank you so much for a lovely example to us.

Many thanks for sharing your story🌷

Wow! Wife and I have had a similar journey. Very inspirational. Love your channel. Fermentation my passion. Mostly beer but vegetables also.

Looks like you hit a chord with the crowd. What a story it is. This video should be shown to every college student. We are truly blessed to be with you in all your videos.

That was a beautiful video. I hope others find inspiration from it. I'm where you are, living my best life at 67.

I was once told by a native of Ukraine to gather Calendula and make a tea from it . (I have a Lupus like condition since 1991 . ) She told me that in the Ukraine it is the best remedy for all health issues . Mainly because it is wonderful for the gut . They like you believe in fixing ones gut to become healthy . Do you know about gathering wild calendula ? She says it grows wild there. I buy it in dried form right now . Thank You for all your awesome information and videos on Fermenting . Heading out to find cabbage and other local fresh veggies today . 🥰😘🙋🏻‍♀️

Thank you very, very much for your testimony. Greatly appreciated.

I am in the middle of a very similar journey. Well maybe 3/4 way through. Your story certainly helps motivate me to stay the course through all of the mine fields. I just want to say bless both you and your husband for doing this together and sticking it out especially through the difficult very lean times. This is what usually blows most couples apart because both don't always share or understand in the dream or goal. You both deserve the great life you now share together. And thank you for sharing that great life and new found knowledge with us! ❤

Bravo!! I love the story! Thanks for sharing! Very inspiring!

I’m so happy for you, and thankful to you for sharing your story with us because to may find their way to freedom and a healthier life style.

Thank you for sharing your beautiful story! Very inspiring. I was looking for a recipe to ferment red onions and found your channel! Thank you! So much wonderful content here. You got a new subscriber. ❤🙏

I LOVE your story!! & your channel I've learned a great deal. Your exceptional & truly inspiring ❤️. Thank you for sharing your life journey 😊

Very Interesting Story-Interesting Indeed

Thank you for sharing. I love hearing these personal stories. This world makes us believe that material things will make us happier. They never do. At the end of our lives, our money, cars, and high level job won’t bring us comfort or joy. I had an office job for years and I felt like a mouse in a maze, living 90% of my time in a cubicle. I left years ago to stay home with my kids and they are now young adults. I live a simple but a good life, and wouldn’t change it for the world. Life isn’t easy sometimes no matter what, but the Lord is so good always, and I’m thankful every day. God bless you!

Sweet! Thanks for sharing and I'm glad you are here helping us be healthy!

This was very sweet. ❤ Wonderful story. About four years ago, God got our attention and in my spirit I could hear him say you need to move. We would know it when we saw it. So on the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ and his sacrifice for the world, we put our house in the suburbs up for sale not and started looking at places. We had no idea he had in store a country home on ten acres, with a pond and a lil farmhouse church down the way. I am an oil painter and the sky stretches out so big here where God paints the best scenes Ive ever looked at. Today we have chickens, goats, grow our own food, and Im always learning new natural ways to do things. I love your channel and ready to learn fermenting. God bless you sister and thank you for the glimpse into your story. ❤

I must say, you look great for an almost 50-year-old! I wish I could have had that nice corporate job for a while so now I would have more to work with, but I learned how to do whatever it took to help my family survive in the country. It's frustrating sometimes when I see my old friends and relatives in the city making almost double what I make in the country, but I get to be here, where there is fresh air, peace and quiet, very little traffic, and much more elbow room, and the little money I make can go much farther. It's really not a bad trade-off. Thank you for your videos. I'm getting a good education & especially appreciate learning about fermenting. I recently had antibiotics prescribed due to an infected tooth, which really caused some problems with my digestive system (diarrhea, gas and bloating). The probiotics have really helped!

My husband & I moved to the country with 4 acres. I still work, but my husband is retired. God blessed me with a wonderful life balanced job. We are growing as much as we can & have chickens for eggs. Watching you to learn to ferment! Thank you for all you do! God bless you & your family!

Nicely done! I worked for a few companies that owned my sole, or perhaps I gave everything to. A divorce, loss of my mother, favorite business partner and best friend - all in 6 weeks, I gave my notice, said good bye. I moved a thousand miles away from everyone and everything I knew. I didn't think of looking into my finances. I just packed and left. It has been 7 years now and I have never looked back. I do everything I want, when I want, and I have even have taken the time to start my first ferment this morning after watching your video yesterday. Life is so much more fun when you're living it. Life without stress is healthier too.You made a good decision. I hope others will too. Now about that ferment.... I hope it doesn't mind my relentless staring....

Another exceptional video! Thank you so much. I made a similar decision years ago. As a youth I always spend my summers on farms and dreamed of living in a country setting. But ended up wanting to live near the ocean. In my early 20s, I followed my dream and moved out of the large city that I grew up in and moved to a small city in South Florida near the beach. Family always came first but scuba diving, fishing, boating became a big part of my life. I am still enjoying the 'water' lifestyle to a degree. I was thrilled with my decision then and have never regretted it. I love going to the beach and watch the sunrises! YET, I have always enjoyed gardening and still grow my own veggies too. And never gave up this passion But now use hydroponics indoors! Still a country boy at heart LOL! Discovered fermented foods about 10 years ago. Learned so much more from you after only recently discovering your channel. Again thank you! Really, really enjoy your videos!

I'm in my mid 50s and desire country living. Am learning about gardening and canning in urban surroundings for now.

Thank you for the inspiration 💕

Thank you for that wonderful story.

Thank you for sharing. It’s so beautiful. My heart filled with peace and my eyes filled with tears of joys… Life’s short and it’s not too late to have this kind of peace of life.

Wow, what a beautiful and inspiring story! You have garnered the knowledge everyone has access to but rarely grabs onto and makes use of. Thank you for this and for all of the excellent videos you share. They have absolutely made a difference in my life! You are truly a teacher and a wonderful messenger! ❣

Awesome, thank you for sharing this 🙂

Lovely video

Thank you for sharing that personal story. Your husband is very blessed to have a woman like you.

That's beautiful. Blew my mind seeing you climbing that straight up side of a mountain.😊

Thank you 🕊

Thank you,,,,,,,,,,,,I would have never guessed your transformation.You may not know or understand this but,,,,,,,there are glimpses of divinity in your eyes.You are an inspiration to the world.

Hello. I saw one of your video looking for answers to fermenting problems and fell in love. First many problems I had were solved after I listen to your videos. And accidentally I saw this video. Yes Rolex no Rolex, I think you live in paradise. I live in Israel in Haifa - a town and I envy you for having the luck to make your hands dirty dealing with soil, vegetables and flowers. I enjoy watching your scientific explenations and it gives me much confident. Thanks a lot for beeing what you are

Beautiful story. Thanks for sharing

I have been enjoying your videos and have made several ferments successfully, and today when I finished the prep of your red cabbage with pears and beets, I watched this video. More people need to hear your story. So many people are just getting ground up in the corporate machine. Thank you for sharing.

Beautiful story. Thanks for sharing.

Thank you for sharing your story! I found your channel after seeing your kale ferment videos. I am so grateful to hear about your experiences so far... thank you for being you!!!!!!

You said the corporate world is a machine of it own making, and I must agree. My son, he has two degrees one in accounting and the other in IT, worked for two large accounting firms and like the machines they are they ground him up. He now now works for Portland General Electric and seems to happy with his job.

It's almost two years since I quit my job at an energy company and now I'm searching for a suitable house in the countryside, preferably by a lake.

You’re inspiring! I lack the courage, but I’ll live vicariously through you!❤

You are totally AWESOM ! I'm so thankful for all you share.

Incredible story!! Very inspiring!!

Thanks for taking the time to share your story❤

Thank for sharing! Delighted you went back to to the beauty of the mountains!

You've made life an adventure and gained wisdom along the way. I just found your channel and I'm hooked. Can't wait to ferment some cabbage. Thank you 💛 for the inspiration and sharing your experience. Your garden is beautiful! 😍

You and your story are so beautiful 💕

Wow, je suis contente pour toi que tu aies trouvé ta voie. Merci pour ton partage!

Thank you for sharing! We are new subscribers and really enjoying and learning alot from your video's.

Just discovered your channel and watched a few videos and i am now subscribed. I love your demeanor it is like being wrapped in a warm blanket! 😊🙏❤

New subscriber here. I subscribed on the first video I watch your energy and inner beauty radiating in each video. Keep up the good work and thank you for sharing ♥

Thank you for sharing this. It will inspire so many people 🙂

Thank you so much for sharing your incredible story. What a journey! I think so much of you for having the courage to make those big changes and go through the process to get where you are today. And I love that your family stuck with you all along the way. Very sweet.

Wow thanks so much for sharing this. I can relate to a lot of the things you’re saying about the corporate world… you’ve given me a lot to consider. I’m glad you’re happy!

Thank you for sharing that great story!!😊

Thank you for sharing this! it is very inspiring. Sending you blessings from Spain ❤

I did the same thing except I was not a corporate anything, haha! My husband & I have 5 acres & 17 goats, 11 chickens, 5 rabbits, 5 cats & 3 dogs. I love it! Enjoy life as we were meant to live it. Healthy food, fresh air, and so forth. Thank you for your wonderful videos! I just love to learn from you!

That was inspiring! Thank you forbsharing your story.

🤩 Absolutely INSPIRING! Thank you 😊 💓

Such an amazing journey for you and thank you for sharing. I stumbled across your channel, subscribed and think you are just what I need.

What a beautiful gift this video is! Thank you for sharing and inspiring! Truly uplifting for many of us! Blessings and light!

What a lovely video and testament! I am so happy for you. Your life is what I am currently working towards. Getting a piece of land and just being content with everything our amazing God has blessed us with. I love all your videos, and your authentic and honest delivery. Thank you, and wishing you all the blessings in life.

thank you for sharing your story. i was also a climber raft guide and lover of the mountains...i have since moved to a small west coast island

Appreciate you sharing this journey. Wish you all the best. Can relate to the "corporate life takes whatever you give" part.

I missed this video when you first posted. Thanks for sharing your story ❤