One can make the spring water safe with a Berkey waterfilter. The carbon filters are expensive-ish but you can use them 5-10 years. And a Berkey is much cheaper than bottled water.

I never miss a video , it is with trepidation and much joy that l follow your story from the begining. I am a 82 year old , and always wanted to visit your island . I have been living in Australia for 60 year and still lived on 6 acres . I love my space so different from yours but full of wild life , and l am still in love with my adventure of my life . Listening to your story l feel you have the soul of a poet , and you are one of those few people that never feel alone because you are deeply connected to the earth and the living things around you . Your creativity make you very contented and l hope you will always be able to be free and master of your life . Thankyou for sharing your wonderful adventure and all the excitements in your life. Be safe my friend Shalom. If ever you make a book of your writting in your diary l would buy it and treasure it . What you write became alive as you speak , it is a gift you have , just saying .

@@raffaellavitiello1762 Best comment. Couldn’t agree more. Extremely well-said. 💛✌🏼🤗

You beat me to it - he has an endearing writing style and this in combination with the content would make a best seller I feel.

So agree, Layla. Love how you put that too “living life rather than just consuming it”!

Came here to say this! Your story is inspirational, and your talent would make a lovely read. Maybe the next chapter!

I certainly didn’t, or my hubby. He quit 17 years ago after a second redundancy. He works for a pittance running his own recording studio with a partner. I just bum about growing veggies and flowers after quitting in 2019. Going back into the city makes me feel physically sick. They are human zoos.

Right on !

Yes, I remember especially Sunday's evening and with a new week ahead with no motivation starting the dead end job all over again.... but that's life for many people.

@@VintageTexas59 I know exactly what you mean. That uncomfortable feeling of dread that you start getting late Sunday afternoon or evening; where you just don't want to be forced into the immediate vicinity of the indifferent and unpleasant people who don't care whether you live or die in the office. You sorta think school would prepare you for that and it sort of does but you never quite get used to liking 'turning up and being miserable'.

@@davedogge2280 That's always the 6th grade feeling for me. It was the worst school year for me.

@@gromicho Hope you can find something you love to do. All the best.

@@davedogge2280 Completely with you there Dave. Sunday afternoon/evening - that feeling of dread/discomfort..

Hello there Memori4, I'm a stonemason and general handyman who has followed Daniel since the beginning but only now since covid have the time to help someone realise this dream,Daniel doesn't need me now I think with all he has achieved but if you ever take on this amazing journey in ireland let me know ..love to help as I've experienced depression myself and also put it down to modern life and its unnecessary stress

@@DialogueWithTheStarsHD no problem 😊, yeah it seems daunting at first of course but you'll soon learn without modern distractions..Best of luck on your journey

@@DialogueWithTheStarsHD Volunteering is definitely the best way to learn and gain new skills. It's not going to be easy and there probably will be a few mistakes now and then, but I really don't think that someone would be frustrated with you. Many people (especially older) are glad that they can pass their knowledge to someone and that someone shows genuine interest in this way of living. As for your depression, I think that you are right. This extremly consumerist society , where one has to constantly keep up with someone else, build a certain social status or obtain material wealth in hope to be at least somewhat content in their life (which almost never happens, at least not for long) is brining many people "to their knees" physically and mentally (me included). I think that over the time, even more people will be trying to escape the rat race just like Daniel did, since it's not possible to live under the continuous stress, chasing after something all the time. People need nature and it's peacefulness to thrive. I'm planning to take this road as well, but besides living off the land and being self sufficient as much as I can, I'm also planning to have a medicinal garden and educate myslef more in regards to natural (herbal) medicine. I would also love to keep bees or learn a new craft/skill like pottery, jewellery making or even woodworking. My final advice would be to not get discouraged too much because many people won't necessarily understand you and your goals, and will try to speak some "sense" into you. It happend to me multiple times. Wishing you all the best on your journey and may all your dreams come true! 😊

Hang in there! Depression is a difficult thing, but a burden most people are sympathetic to, having experienced it at one time or another. You are not alone and no one should get frustrated with someone genuinely trying to build a happier life and learn new things. I left a 25+ year career, because it had too many unethical things going on that depressed me. Channels like Daniel's gave me the courage to look for something else. So it's been a year and a half, mostly unemployed and living off savings; I've built 2 raised beds, buying cement blocks 12 at a time (all that would fit in the car!) and having fun learning to garden in my backyard (not very successfully yet). Being unemployed, independent of others, and outdoors a lot, have been some of the best things for my mental and physical health! I'm working part-time tutoring now, and just got hired to work 2 days a week at a plant nursery, even though I have no real knowledge about plants yet. I was very candid about that with the owner and she still took me on! She said, "it's a lot to learn, but just pace yourself, maybe learn about 2 plants a day!" So, you see, there are encouraging people all around, and happy bits of your life, just waiting to happen! All the best, and keep us in the loop about how you are doing!

You're not depressed, modern society sucks and you're experiencing a natural reaction to that. Pity those who are quite happy functioning in it. I spoke to a old monk once about my fears of not having the skills to run a smallholding and he told me simply, "You learn along the way". If you're female - marry a farmer, if you're a guy try and get a teaching gig in China, save for 3 to 5 years and buy a farm in Sweden. Good luck!

I did the same. Paused it to fill the bird feeder, put fresh water in the bird bath, now kicking back with a cool drink to enjoy the rest of the video.

That saying hit me the other day! I realised that we die to make us live our lives...otherwise what's the point! Will memorise as well :)

I was exactly thinking about that line... I paused a second to think about my own easy life, which I had been deliberately lived a harder way, I didn't know why and what it was, but now I thought there is something strengely satisfying and grounded to live it hard way.

Wonderful thoughts Bruce!

I second what you say, Linda. I'm not as confident as of yet.

You're not alone in your regrets...time slips by before you know it.

I continue to long for a life like his. As I grow older and as I realize how difficult the labor on my own would be.

What about digging?

Yes, I was thinking the same thing. My sister does water quality testing for an agency in the USA, looking at a wide array or organic and inorganic contaminants. Maybe you've already looked into it, but if not, then could be a good idea to check such resources where you are, especially if testing is free or cheap. They might even have suggestions on safeguarding the water in the spring, in case the problem is from outside and just happens occasionally. [I was surprised to learn you bought the property without knowing about the spring - what a wonderful discovery that must have been!]

You have won the life lottery! You really are a inspiration. I know Sligo and know what a beautiful place it is. My family live in Curry. I always think I would love to live somewhere like you are. A grandson and children keep me rooted in the UK. May you continue to love the life you have created it's so admirable what you have achieved good for you.

I own only slightly more than 1 acre, and that's what I do. Everything I plant is with the pollinators in mind. I support the birds with bird seed, fresh water, and plenty of sheltering spots for nesting, etc. And I am greatly rewarded by their lovely presence in this little oasis I have created for them. I have honeybees and solitary native bees, butterflies, dragonflies--and many species of beautiful birds that hang out here with me.

I wonder if biochar would be a good amendment to such soil.

Very envious of you. In my mid seventies and not healthy I can only dream. ( I often do).

Love watching gardening videos. Trying to get my plot ready for a proper garden for next year, hoping to grow 50-75% of our veg next year, fingers crossed. is the book good? Hi from Meath 😊

@@cynthiastogden7000 sorry to hear you're not well !

PAULA CLYNCH Hi Paula, I'm looking to buy a small holding/an acre with a derelict cottage in west Ireland. Are there still gorgeous gems coming on the market do you know? Not all gems are on the internet (I'm in England). Thanks Clare

@@cynthiastogden7000 so sorry to hear you're poorly Cynthia x

Was it rat contamination or dysentery?

@@leopaddy3535 even that bacteria in small doses doesn't do much. Especially if your immune system is strong.

Could be poison from roots of certain trees or plants. High tannins or oxalic elements?