“Every single person that’s living on Earth right now was created for a garden, but they’re living on a battlefield.” My gosh…this is amazing stuff.
@ItsNanaImHere
6 ай бұрын
It Gets So Deep yet Purest Soul ❤her so Much 😍❗
@jupitersgarden5097
9 ай бұрын
I am really appreciating the recent trajectory of your content. This is coming from a solid atheist left-winger. YES resiliency and awareness and NOT (re)acting from a place of division and fear.🧡🧡🧡
@TheADHDHomestead
9 ай бұрын
Came here to write a very similar comment. 💕
@jupitersgarden5097
9 ай бұрын
@@TheADHDHomestead 💚💚💚
@lilrockstargurl
9 ай бұрын
Yes. This!
@katieintheozarks
9 ай бұрын
Another Atheist Leftist here!!
@kierannish
9 ай бұрын
Same,same!❤
@fastrabbitcrochet
9 ай бұрын
You are not alone. Who else has seeds and yarn everywhere??? 😂🙋♀️
@ourhomesteadclassroom
9 ай бұрын
🙋🏼♀️
@wjm1319
9 ай бұрын
🙋♀And debris/supplies for several other hobbies....
@fastrabbitcrochet
9 ай бұрын
@@wjm1319 oh my goodness me too!!
@joyenix3743
9 ай бұрын
🙋
@breannahorton
9 ай бұрын
🙋🏽♀️
@ErinCrooks-vw3ig
9 ай бұрын
You don’t get lots of negative comments because your sincerity and just GOODNESS are so apparent when you speak. Keep being the light!
@Michellegrows
9 ай бұрын
1000%! Elder millennial here and I've never heard something more poignantly stated than "created for a garden and you are living in a battle field". Even when you're sick, you're waxing poetically! ❤ I feel numb, too...
@ItsNanaImHere
6 ай бұрын
❤❤❤
@SPshaun
9 ай бұрын
A while back I came for tomatoes but I get so much more. Thanks Jess! I hope your calendars grow!
@catracampolieto8989
9 ай бұрын
Can you fit all of your subscribers in your greenhouse, all at the same time? You just did Jess. It's like your talking to us and were there with you. God bless you. ❤
@hazzardoustime1968
8 ай бұрын
Your subscribers are a reflection of you , Jess, what you are putting out into the world. It is what we crave and why we are here. Much love.❤️
@ramblinrosecottage5983
9 ай бұрын
You have no idea how much I loved this video. So many other KZitemrs discuss the same thing you talked about push so much fear (let's face it, fear sells), and doom and gloom, so much so that I have unsubscribed and walked away from them. Yet you sit with some seeds and some soil and speak of the same subject matter and get me all fired up. I know this wasn't a devotion...but it was the best dang devotion you have ever put out. 2 thumbs UP!
@CottageOnTheCreek
9 ай бұрын
Oh My God!!! I’m a 58 year old Appalachian and this is probably the most profound and enlightening upload on KZitem. Thank you Jessie!!!
@mtnlindama8146
9 ай бұрын
We are traumatized, “they” use it to control us. (Trauma based mind control) When we know that He is in control, we have less to fear. Being resilient and prepared certainly helps too. Thank you Jess.
@theoneandonly1158
9 ай бұрын
There's a reason why they took HIM away from schools. To teach the next generation not to believe. Faith is the key.
@itsallperfectlynormal9805
9 ай бұрын
Yes, this. And it's been this way for at least 100 years, but they've ramped it up considerably, and there's a reason for that!
@Thewildbloomgarden
9 ай бұрын
I absolutely LOVE grumpy preachy Jess!!! Amen!! 🙌🏼
@jasonsullivan5343
8 ай бұрын
Me too
@kathrynklusman680
9 ай бұрын
You are amazing!!! I was just talking with my 44 y/o son yesterday about the trauma the average person is dealing with. I have PTSD from 23 years as a FF/EMT retired in 2006. When all this covid started, I kept track of the number of deaths that affected me. Family, friends, co workers, and from Feb 2020 thru Dec 2023 it was 64. That's a lot, even for me. No wonder people are freaking out! Being a gardener, because of your leadership, I have survived. Thanks Jess. Keep being the honest, vulnerable, make mistakes you.❤
@maplenook
9 ай бұрын
Alpha-Stim For ptsd
@Weedmama5900
9 ай бұрын
❤@@maplenook
@maryblair3618
9 ай бұрын
Thanks Jess! Right on! I love your passion even if, sometimes, we might need a fire extinguisher!
@betzyperez9114
9 ай бұрын
I was also an EMT, I just left and started my new career as a surgical tech and just now I’m starting to heal from all the ptsd ❤❤ always here if you need someone to talk to us first responders need to have eachothers back ❤❤
@alycewarr5332
7 ай бұрын
Oh no. And I thought I had a lot. 🫶
@izholmes
8 ай бұрын
I know how you have attracted a kind audience. It’s you! Your authenticity, warmth, honesty, appreciation, kindness, passion….i could go on! It makes your channel glow and radiate with all the good things. Hard to be mean in that warmth. Not impossible, unfortunately, but hard. You deserve all the love you receive. You’re an incredible and beautiful soul. Thank you. I’ve been listening to your podcast more and more. I didn’t think it could get better than your vlogs, but wow. Spending that time with you, long form, hearing your thoughts and ideas fleshed out even more, going deeper. Wow. You never fail to leave me in awe of your wisdom.
@sarawallace6696
9 ай бұрын
Jess said “Storm the gates of hell with a squirt pistol” 😂 😂 😂😂
@debracalvin6737
9 ай бұрын
Jess you are so right! I’m 53 and I can’t believe how much I’ve seen in my lifetime. It is numbing. After 2020 I feel the whole world is experiencing PTSD and we’re not doing a great job taking care of each other. I took the entire month of December off work , did some traveling down your way to see friends and family, windowed shopped small towns , avoided the news and even you tube. Guess what happened? I’m sleeping through the night, I’m more satisfied with my life and I do not crave that glass of wine on Friday night like I used to. I’m hoping to continue to protect my mind and heart in 2024.
@ItsNanaImHere
6 ай бұрын
❤🙏❤
@Joyfulfarmer
9 ай бұрын
“Made for a garden, but living in a battlefield.” Wow, Jess. You are so right that peace is layered into resilience. Growing food is a series of tiny miracles that fills our buckets of security and wellbeing. I have friends who are stuck in a place that they can’t homestead like they feel the urge to. I feel so at peace and thankful for where we are, but am equally upset that there is a gap for others. How can we do the most we can with what we do have? And how can we share that resilience with others??
@josephinekelly5647
9 ай бұрын
Seriously. Needs to be a t-shirt.
@stellaz2595
9 ай бұрын
I wonder why the U.S. never started the allotment system like they did in England during the war. I'm sure lots of people would love to start an allotment garden. I suppose that the community garden movement (which is largely in cities) is a step in the right direction.
@tinabloomfield7228
9 ай бұрын
Amen 🙌
@fastrabbitcrochet
9 ай бұрын
Amen!
@schex9
9 ай бұрын
@@stellaz2595We had Victory Gardens in the US
@asiajo1010
9 ай бұрын
It’s five am, the house is quiet and asleep. (One of the dogs snoring on the sofa next to me lol) Coffee is brewing , seeds and a pen and notebook out… and this convo “with you” Jess on the tv.. What a great simple morning God gave me, Thankful for it and this community ♥️
@lindasummer2343
9 ай бұрын
Thanks, Jess, I follow you because of your passion. I remember one of the first videos I watched was a similar zealous wake up in the middle of your garden in Arkansas and I fell in love and have been following you ever since. It is good to see your fire and spirit back. I no longer go to church but I willl gladly listen to Preacher Jess any Sunday. I remember the hair standing up when I first heard you bless us and it was like a kiss from God and still is every time I hear it. You are a blessing to so many and I thank you for being persistent in your dreams and taking us along the path of resilience and sustainability. We all bless you, Jess.
@ItsNanaImHere
6 ай бұрын
Beautifully Said , True Story❤
@caravanmassennhoven4004
9 ай бұрын
I fully believe my garden has saved my mental health over the last few years. I can go out the and turn off the world for a while and just think about the miracle of growing things. Be well grom Canada 🇨🇦
@gigisgarden8044
9 ай бұрын
I relate to prepper Jess more than any other version of you! You got me in tears girl!(so much editing Amanda had to come back and edit my mumbo jumbo) We have lost so many friends and family who think we are absolutely insane...untill about 5 months ago. Now they are asking us to teach them. Keep speaking use that first amendment. Now is not the time to be quiet. Now is the time for lions! Girl you just planted so many seeds you just dont even know! ❤❤❤❤❤❤
@tiffanyconway3641
9 ай бұрын
I couldn't agree more ❤️
@CedarBridge62
9 ай бұрын
Amen. ❤
@zannaB60
9 ай бұрын
Hi Jess, The citizens of the world have never been the problem. The leaders with huge egos and bad judgment have been the problem, and remain so to this day. The people will help each other. That is how my parents survived the Great Depression, WW2, and everything else that they had to cope with. Community is the key! That's my 2 cents on this. Hugs, Zanna
@BettyBrancato
9 ай бұрын
As someone who grew up in the 60's I often think about all of the trauma that the younger generations have experienced, and I too breathe fire whenever someone calls them snow flakes! Thanks for keeping it real Jess. I love and appreciate you! ❤
@tammycarr9637
9 ай бұрын
"When your knower, knows"... Love it and spot on! Thanks Jess!
@EllenBenfield
9 ай бұрын
Don’t fret. Your platform is wide and deep; rooted in truth. Carry on. 👍
@sarahmcqueen2319
9 ай бұрын
“How do y’all bear me…” and “ I hope I didn’t burn your eyebrows off” 😂 I lost it 😆 I just want to spend a day in conversation with her in that greenhouse, I can only imagine it would include laughter and tears.. probably at the same time. Well done friend, great video as usual
@CanningFamilyHomestead
9 ай бұрын
This was exactly how I felt when watching this video, drinking my coffee and trying to sort out my what always feels unorganized seed collection ❤ thank you for sharing, forever greatful to find your channel 7 years ago!
@unicornhollowhomestead
9 ай бұрын
I’m so glad that you talk about preparedness. Your calm and reasonable demeanor will do so much good for people who would otherwise never consider trying it. Our great grandparents and beyond didn’t call it prepping, it was just a part of living.
@tracybeemer1117
9 ай бұрын
Amen Jess! I love you girl! 55 year old woman here that hates to be called a prepper but loves to be a prepared mother and grandmother. Thank you for giving me the word that matches my life. Resilience! I love you!
@WelcometomyCapeCodlife
9 ай бұрын
I still have eye brows! It was intense, but I liked it! You’ve inspired this old man to add quite a few layers of resilience, thanks. To be honest I’m more motivated because I’m a foodie rather than out of a sense of preparedness. Garden fresh produce, eggs from my hens, homemade jam or bread baking in the oven I do it because it is yummy! Like you I’m hopeful too, we will write the stories of this interesting time.
@kierahardesty3575
7 ай бұрын
As someone who has watched almost every video. Repetition is good. I’ve developed this habit of repeating what you say to all my friends when they ask questions.
@michellenoel2725
9 ай бұрын
Preach sister! My sanity is why I garden, yes I can survive if things go south, but my mind and mental health is why I garden 1000%
@catracampolieto8989
9 ай бұрын
If it wasn't for having a garden, I would have lost my mind in a deep dark hole.
@sandieweatherup
9 ай бұрын
When you were speaking about trying to be perfect in the kitchen it reminded me of Julia Child when she was flipping the potatoes. She dropped some on the stove and said "I didn't have the courage of my convictions, if you're alone in the kitchen you can just put them back in the pan and pretend it was supposed to be that way." Gotta love Julia.
@helenlazoga1487
9 ай бұрын
You go girl. The world needs more people who aren't " afraid " to be honest. Thankyou Jess.
@tracypeden3961
9 ай бұрын
Thanks Jess, for being such a touchstone of peace and resilience (and JOY! 😂) for so many of us! Love to all who read this❤
@amyjensen9663
9 ай бұрын
Jess, I absolutely love your videos. You have helped me so so much. Because of you, I have had 2 successful gardens so far after many failed years. I am now in the place where I am turning my waiting room into a classroom. Our dream is to have land with chickens, a larger garden and pigs. I'm trying to talk my husband into goats for milk but we will see. Currently we have 6 raised beds that are smaller, along with a ton of 5 gallon buckets that we grow food in. I cannot thank you enough for sharing when you were in your season of waiting and dreaming of what you have now. It really helps me to have hope. 😊
@RedneckHillbillies
9 ай бұрын
I am not a very religious person, but around this time last year I did feel called to grow food in a big way, so I started a food forest. Two packs of "just because" zinnias brought me so much joy that next year there will be flowers everywhere. Watering the plants and watching the birds, bees and butterflies gave me time to catch my breath and just enjoy calm.
@kathyaakananabluebird
9 ай бұрын
Every generation has had it's scary parts and fears. And yes, let's not put anyone down for trying 'to deal" with life.
@PeteandSuad
9 ай бұрын
I actually did an experiment last year and sowed carrots in Bootstrap Farmer's 6 cell trays. When they germinated, I carefully moved each cell cluster to the garden and they surprisingly took off. They were smaller carrots than I have grown before, but the thinner sown clusters grew to be a nice size. Trying again and documenting on video to see if I can do it again this year!!
@EsthersGardeningAdventures
9 ай бұрын
This is exactly why I started down the urban homesteading journey in 2019. I was feeling terribly helpless with all the news and studies about our future food supply chains and decided that rather than become paralyzed I would start becoming empowered and wean myself from being fully dependent on supply chains. And I fell in love with gardening, canning and baking along the way.
@jacqulinejackson4822
9 ай бұрын
I needed to hear this, this nursing home has bed bugs, over a year before moving in, last 5 months been a night mare, at 73 need wheelchair, homesteader vlogs been such uplifting. Ty all👍👏💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎
@ourhomesteadclassroom
9 ай бұрын
Bring on the fire, Jess the Magic Dragon!! 🔥 You're passionate 45min "lil' chats" with us are you at your best! For whatever my opinion is worth. 😁
@janinebrown2280
8 ай бұрын
Just read your comment and right away thought Hell yes, lady your opinion is inherently worth exactly as much as any others and I love the passion too!
@OrganicMommaGA
9 ай бұрын
So true, Jess! Security, safety, and knowing SOMEONE cares are the most basic feelings we have as humans. Politically, I don't care what color banner a person waves because everyone can be kind, everyone can agree on the basic principles written by Robert Fulghum ... All I really need to know I learned in Kindergarten. "Share everything. Play fair. Don't hit people. Put things back where you found them. Clean up your own mess. Don't take things that aren't yours. Say you're sorry when you hurt somebody. Wash your hands before you eat. Flush. Warm cookies and cold milk are good for you. Live a balanced life - learn some and think some and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day some. Take a nap every afternoon. When you go out into the world, watch out for traffic, hold hands, and stick together. Wonder. Remember the little seed in the styrofoam cup: The roots go down and the plant goes up and nobody really knows how or why, but we are all like that..." The moment I read the whole credo on a poster when I was a teenager, I knew that was exactly what I felt, too! When I was growing up, televisions were common in pretty much every household, lots of folks had microwaves, and most adults watched the news every evening and/or read a newspaper at least every Sunday (though my step-dad read one every day). We did not hear or read things as they were happening unless it happened while a field reporter had their camera on "live". The most shocking thing to happen on live tv in my childhood was the Challenger disaster. And, as a young mom of two at the time, the Twin Towers tragedy played over and over on every channel for hours at a time, phone lines were perpetually busy when trying to call loved ones across the country because the internet was not as connected as it is now and most people still had a "landline" and fewer folks had a cellular phone. But anyway - because the internet and social media connects us so intensely, it's important for us each to put down the phones, turn off the computers and televisions and whatever electronics - and be "disconnected" for a while. Play a board game, a card game, or put together a puzzle as a family. Build with blocks/Legos/Lincoln Logs... Take a walk outside and enjoy the time. I don't mind "missing out" on everything that's being reported on celebrities or who said what in politics or whatever - I choose to interact less with that and more with people, animals, and plants. 😁
@lonnievancura9702
9 ай бұрын
Amen sister. A person can only take so much! Then you get numb. Thank God for the hope He offers us. We have to keep our focus where we have power and influence and stick to that. The rest we leave to God and to whoever He gives the power and influence over it to. Thank you for your cool head even when you’re in pain and a little cranky. ❤😊
@wheretheashwoodsgrow
9 ай бұрын
I lost my Step-mom in September, and it has been one of the most challenging seasons. It still feels so surreal when people ask about her or pictures of her. Even watching my Dad answer phone calls and still having to inform people that she passed away. Gardening has been the best way for us to start healing and deal with the loss.
@cherri0228
9 ай бұрын
I never knew is was starving until I was fed. You feed me Jessica Sowards. You get me. and I thank you for helping me loosen these ropes that I feel holds me bound this train track of mine. As Always thank you for being you. 🙏❤️
@michellerose6721
9 ай бұрын
That is it! Thought I was so weird to crave Jess's videos. She feeds a place I didn't know was starving. I know that part of it is the light of Jesus but He has also blessed her with a way of speaking and sharing that cuts through my insecurities to refocus on the next right thing. You know that she sincerely loves and cares about all of us, whether or not our beliefs are the same.
@betzyperez9114
9 ай бұрын
I’m 24 years old in my waiting season, just started a new job with better pay. I’ve created a 5 years saving plan where I can finally buy a home with some land and man it feels so close but so far away … until then I’ll continue to grow what I can in a small garden bed I’ve baked bread from scratch I go to the farmers markets and cook with fresh ingredients I’ve learned so many skills over the years watching you and Jill and I just can’t wait for my waiting time to be over
@kewpiefan72
9 ай бұрын
Your audience adores your intelligence, compassion and fire! That’s why we’re here! You are the reason your audience is awesome!
@DungeonMasterpiece
9 ай бұрын
Geopolitical strategist here. You are 100% correct about our contemporary exposure to traumatic events through news media. The world has never been safer since 1946. Contemporary conflicts have never been more minimal and contained compared to preindustrial society, yet our exposure to them has been nonstop since the radio was invented. Ghengis Khan literally wiped entire nations off the face of the earth and the majority his contemporary people never knew. Today, 36,000 soldiers die in Vietnam, or Gaza, or Afghanistan, and we all know.
@HabitualHobbies
9 ай бұрын
Jess, I had to rewind and watch again when you said, "I wrote calendar on this. It's supposed to be calendula" hahaaaa that was some well-deserved comedic relief. I have been in the mindset recently of wanting to learn more things. I bought a sourdough starter last week, I'm making my own compost and growing as much food as I can. I am trying to cook more from scratch. I am, in some ways, stuck where I am. But I don't want to make the choice to learn nothing while I wait. These arethee exact moments that I should be learning. If you put off lessons until just before the test, then you don't get much time to study, you know? I want a resilient, abundant, healthy, beautiful life. In every way that I can, I am starting the process now.
@shawnahylton2048
9 ай бұрын
Jess is one of the few people who can make me laugh while crying and also make me cry tears of joy ❤
@HabitualHobbies
9 ай бұрын
@@shawnahylton2048 Makes perfect sense to me! 😊
@turtle2212
9 ай бұрын
You can also learn to make your own sourdough starter and then use it the rest of your life. It is sooo easy.
@HabitualHobbies
9 ай бұрын
@turtle2212 Very true, and I will eventually! The plan is for this to be the only starter I ever buy. I was worried to make my own the first go round. I'll learn with the packaged starter and go from there. Thanks!
@marking-time-gardens
9 ай бұрын
@@HabitualHobbies...and you can freeze some... and dehydrate some... and share some with your friends... and teach them how to make sourdough too! 🌻🐛💕
@karentilley7542
9 ай бұрын
These are my favorite videos! When you just sit and talk about life. I love the devotionals and when you turned on the camera and just vented your frustrations. I cried with you at the loss of fur babies and when the Expedition was wrecked just before your trip. When your mother in-law passed and as your harvested the things she help you plant. Thank you for sharing your time with us you really are a blessing.
@sophiabultena6781
9 ай бұрын
Dry canning potatoes, carrots, onions, and celery for soup bases today ❤
@RootsandRefugeFarm
9 ай бұрын
Great idea!!
@sophiabultena6781
9 ай бұрын
@@RootsandRefugeFarm thanks 😍😍😍
@Parkerparadise
9 ай бұрын
Canned potatoes and in the middle of canning chicken broth and processing deer meat today ❤
@liliyoniak7712
9 ай бұрын
I only have a small piece of land, but I fill it with vegetable plants and just ordered a dozen quail! I’ve been growing vegetables for 28 years and I always felt so alone. I didn’t know anyone else who did the things I do. I feel like kindred spirits with you. I long to have a bigger piece of land where I can have a couple of goats and some chickens and fruit trees! You always bring so much peace to my day whenever I watch one of your videos and I thank you for it!
@teresehummel4502
9 ай бұрын
I'm honored and relieved and refreshed to be part of such a kind and wise community. Thank you for hosting us!
@pammcbride9691
9 ай бұрын
So well spoken, Jess!! Baby Boomer here and I so agree with you that so many generations have been traumatized by war, etc., and the importance of building resilience to carry on in this world and remain compassionate, energized, loving and all the other important adjectives is paramount...for us, our children, our community, our world. Thank you for having and sharing your fire!!!
@MorePranaGardens
9 ай бұрын
I will say a million times - a healthy respect for danger is not "fear". I agree with you. I wish people would stop downplaying trauma and telling everyone how to experience their own lives.
@irony11
9 ай бұрын
I think part of that stems from a generation (or more) of being told their feelings were the most important and then reacting from the attention to keep feeding that feeling. As a result we ended up with a lot of "snowflakes". It went from people not talking about their feelings to the complete opposite and it stemmed from there.
@MorePranaGardens
9 ай бұрын
@@irony11 Talking about feelings is a good thing. Not talking about feelings is dangerous.
@irony11
9 ай бұрын
@@MorePranaGardens Maybe I did not explain it properly. Some people use wanting to talk about their feelings as a way to get attention they wouldn't otherwise receive. It is like the person feeds off of it. There is always one 'issue' after another to constantly seek attention. Is this a better explanation?
@elladunnet
9 ай бұрын
I live in France. I remember in my last years of teacher training having to do practice confinements with my kindergartens. It involved lying on the floor and hiding from potential terrorist attacks on the school. It was so fear inducing and I felt it was so unfair on these very young children that they were already living through stressful events/exercises at they're age. I'm now training to be a horticulturist and taking a step back from the news. I feel more useful and happy sharing my knowledge of food growing than teaching children to be afraid.
@alyssaspalding8005
9 ай бұрын
I love real talk Jess. ❤ thank you for being brave enough to post these “fire breather” moments. They are a breath of fresh air, and validating to many of us feeling similarly. I hope your calendars grow well!
@veraciousj3072
9 ай бұрын
My soul sought you out this morning, (its been a few months since I visited your page) and I am BLOWN AWAY by the synchronicity of your experiences to mine. From the rutabagas to crocheting to Columbine/9/11 trauma. The reminders you brought today are giving me LIFE. 🎉 Thanks for providing the spark I needed to reignite the fire inside. 🔥 ❤ I hope 2024 brings you a world of blessings, Jessica and anyone else reading this!
@bookishhomeschool8010
9 ай бұрын
I love love love these types of videos. I know you don't want to ruffle feathers but I think it is a blessing to all of us who watch.
@tamyyounker4401
9 ай бұрын
Breathing fire can create a comforting warmth in others especially when fear becomes its own being within them. We all need to starve fear... don't feed it what it wants! Thank you for always sharing your warmth and encouragement so we can breath fire too!
@shermdog6969
9 ай бұрын
6 weeks!!!!! We can't put anything out for another 3 months. We need to move. I planted a pack of okra seeds from my grandmother from 1963. I had 2 germinate. I now have new seeds to keep.
@vickiwestlund7777
9 ай бұрын
That makes my heart happy! A treasure from your grandma!!
@lynnclendenin2988
8 ай бұрын
I'm about 100 miles from Jess, and I just checked when our last frost is expected- March 29! That means I'll be starting my seeds indoors next week (if my seed starting stuff gets here)!
@LaBonnevie61
9 ай бұрын
I am 62. I feel like I have seen too much tragedy. I realize that bad things happen all the time but I don’t think I need to see everything. I do think that I need to be aware of what is going on around me. I was taught that it is my responsibility to be aware. I think what makes it worse is how we treat each other. We need to listen to our better angels. Thank you Jess for your content. This is a safe place.
@sherriecastles4895
9 ай бұрын
Keep burning my eyebrows off! I’m so thankful for you! ❤
@hallierasbury65
9 ай бұрын
Well said Jess, we have to remember "God wins". If I start to get duh from the news, I turned it offf and I remind myself God won't let me stay in sadness because He is the light in the darkness. Some people don't understand the tv(its called tell a vision for a reason) is not necessary to watch without saying I will be safe in the arms of our Father. I love your talks and I get motivated to grow my vegetables and herbs(they were delicious). Thank you for your sharing.
@drindapena8587
9 ай бұрын
“Made for a garden, living in a battlefield” 🔥🔥🔥👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
@cherylmcnaughton7287
9 ай бұрын
My favorite vlog from you. I hope you heal quickly. Your words brought me to tears as a mom of a 34 y/o millennial. You are my sister from another mister 💪❤️
@donnamatthews4250
9 ай бұрын
Planting seeds is therapy for me also. I will be praying for you!
@PackRatManiac
9 ай бұрын
I'm really glad Jess touched upon this subject. I've met a lot of people in the Facebook group that are a little neurospicey too and it makes me feel less alone. Last year was rough for me with mental health. I finally went to the doctor to get treatment for chronic depression that ended up being bipolar disorder. I found that out because the medication caused me to have a manic episode. It all worked out though and I'm doing so much better. I see a therapist and psychiatrist regularly. I feel better than I have in years. My mental health was causing me to isolate and react emotionally when I disagreed with them. Getting help really made me less fearful and to stop reacting to things emotionally. I'm still gullible but I can catch myself before I believe something without looking into it. Therapy has really helped me be less reactive. It's funny because both my therapist and my psychiatrist love that I garden. It's something that brings me outdoors and in the sunshine. I may not grow enough food to support my family but my garden nourishes my soul. It wouldn't matter if I couldn't grow food or I'd still be out there because I need that outlet. Also, there's an interesting theory my therapist shared with me about how chronic stress and trauma damages a person's nervous system, organs, and can shorten their lives. Talking about mental health shouldn't be taboo when it has so much impact over a person's overall health.
@coreydavidson3501
9 ай бұрын
Gen X here. The first traumatizing wide reaching event I recall is when I was in 4th grade and they rolled the TVs into our classrooms and we were all so excited to watch the Challenger launch. And then all the things you listed. I also want to tell you that I love that you share your imperfections. A lot of people don’t do that and that makes the things they are teaching unattainable. You are a helper. Thank you!
@MsGearhartFACS
9 ай бұрын
I was in 7th grade and home from school that day because of snow. I will never forget. I was student teaching when Columbine happened. 9/11 was early in my teaching career and I had a classroom of 6th graders. As a GenXer, we have seen a lot and just keep pushing through, resilience at it best. Although, sometimes I can't believe I made it to 2024 and 51 years old.
@debbiecrochiere2182
9 ай бұрын
Hi Corey, I don’t remember what year the Challenger launch was but I do remember the day as plain as can be. My young children were in school, they were probably around your age.My husband and I had gone into town to pick up my package from the Sears Roebuck store I was waiting in the car for him to come out of the store. When I saw him walking across the street toward the car I knew something was terribly wrong. When he got into the car he was crying like a baby. He had seen it on the TV in the store. What a sad ,traumatic day . Just remembering it now to write this brings tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing. Have a nice evening 😊
@QJADES
9 ай бұрын
Florida native here, we went outside that day at school to watch and saw it all, don't think the teachers knew what to do
@sameoldsteph
9 ай бұрын
Wow! I was in 7th grade and remember watching it in science class. I never imagined there were people watching live.@@QJADES
@QJADES
9 ай бұрын
@@sameoldsteph I was in 5th grade, 3rd 4th and 5th grades went outside to watch, I remember everyone just being in a shock for what felt like forever before the principal started getting everyone back inside.. pretty sure there were quite a few schools around the state that were close enough to watch outside also
@MidnyghtGamer4944
9 ай бұрын
Resilience is a really good thing for people to think about in their own lives, especially today. We talk about it where I work and we look at it as the ability to adapt to changes you have no control over. My husband and I work on being prepared for natural disasters as they have increased and we want to be resilient for any changes and not be dependent on the typical supply chains. With the pandemic we were able to not go to a grocery store for 6 months.
@chastitypropes4090
9 ай бұрын
The 1995 Oklahoma City bombing happened when I was in the 4th grade. Our teacher turned the news on, and I remember that time so vividly and being so sad for all the people who lost their lives. My eyes were opened to the craziness that could happen in our world.
@dorisartman
9 ай бұрын
Hi Jes 🤗Thank you. I'm sitting here making sure our injured Musckuvie duck stays in the bathtub and not escaping through the house and so thankful for your kindness and your squirt gun, I'll be there with you 😊
@schex9
9 ай бұрын
Muscovies are invasive and should not be enabled
@lisamillen8628
8 ай бұрын
911 happened the first year I started teaching. The images seen didn't seem real, and I didn't know how much of an impact that had on me until we went through the pandemic. And I have to say, people were very unkind during that. Then, there was the fires in Hawaii, and the way that unfolded. You are right, we have gone through trauma, and they sell fear. Survival mode has kicked in. We have to prepare, but we also have to put our faith in God. Have faith!
@Momma_Moon
9 ай бұрын
You are a tremendous encouragement and blessing to me and so many others!! We are all created in God’s image who is the first gardener and the ultimate Creator so of course we have a sense deep within to create and grow things. It’s part of who we were created to be. Thank you for ALL that you share and your passion! Much love and blessings!! 💕
@jamesdavis-ov8cz
9 ай бұрын
Jess love you and your family and channel! I can only think of what you are saying! All comes to my mind is Be an over comer. Over come your fears and do exactly what you are saying fear not! Take charge of your life and things around you. I hate that we can’t all get along in the world. And I think it is the same all over the world people want peace but governments want control. We as humans need to take the long look and set goals and gardening is a sense of accomplishment with an out come that you can see that you had accomplished. And in doing so we learn resilience. God bless you and your family!
@Trish-i8b
9 ай бұрын
My stepmom and I were discussing seeds and planting earlier today. This will be our first year of having a combined garden! So excited!
@fastrabbitcrochet
9 ай бұрын
How fun! ❤
@abhayathomas1232
9 ай бұрын
It's always more fun with a buddy!❤
@kennedyheritage
9 ай бұрын
The way the Lord speaks to me through you 🙏🏻 Thank you for YOUR resilience and your obedience, Jess.
@farfromhomesteading5255
9 ай бұрын
I too think that we were meant to be alive at this exact moment. I feel like this is such a monumental point in time. I agree that peace is layered into resilience. The more I learn and the more prepared I become, the more peace I find even in the chaos. I just love your channel and I really love how recently you've lifted the veil and shared your true unadulterated self. It's really nice to meet you darling.
@wolrdp
9 ай бұрын
I just had a flashback of 25 years ago making my kids either match socks or take a baby wipe to the baseboards and door handles instead of putting them in time out LOL. Thank you for bringing up resiliency because I really feel like this is what the Lord is having me learn. I kept complaining why does everything have to be so hard, the answer I kept getting was resiliency. ❤
@jenniferg4380
9 ай бұрын
I feel like this video was a big hug saying “you can do this girl.” Thank you. I too, want to learn how to make soap like they did 200 years ago. And knitting socks is on my 2024 goal list. I’ve had the patterns and yarn for 2 years but I am intimidated by socks. I’m knitting a scarf right now but haven’t done a cowl. And I need more hats. So, thanks for the inspiration. I really appreciate the community.
@jenniferwatson9489
9 ай бұрын
You can do socks! I taught myself watching the crazy sock lady tutorials on KZitem. ❤ just get out the yarn and start. It'll come together.
@kacheek9101
9 ай бұрын
Even if they come out a little wonky, a bet you'll be super proud of those socks! Just get started, that's always the hardest part
@shannonwhitfield8407
9 ай бұрын
Boom! That was intense! We were made to live in a garden and we're living in a Battlefield!!! that was 100 percent!!!
@Megan_307
9 ай бұрын
My “knower alarm” started going off in 2020. A cousin said “do you know how much you can do with this acre”…that started the wheels turning then I found you and Mr. Rhodes and glommed onto learning everything I can. I’m thankful that you were part of the fuel to light this fire! 👊
@decemberdarling12505
9 ай бұрын
I am a social worker and throughout the past 20 years I have worked in a variety of roles (foster parent licensing, children's therapy, birth to 3, cps, mental health crisis) and yes, EVERYONE is traumatized. Trauma is part of our culture as Americans, and of every other culture. I have heard unbelievably horrible stories from people of all races, ethnicities, ages, income levels, etc. The things that humans will do to each other are horrible but the power of having someone listen to you and show they care is greater than those horrible things. My heart has broken so many times over the things that people have shared with me. But it's healed through community and compassion for others. We need to care about each other, give each other grace, support each other however we can and meet each others needs when we can, whether it's someone who believes the same way we do or not.
@michelledawson9646
9 ай бұрын
I'm sitting here watching this, knitting a pair of socks! lol I started learning to knit exactly a year ago after you convinced me to learn to crochet last Nov.. You have influenced my life so vastly! You should see my gardens & sourdough! Love you~keep sharing and helping the world!
@billiechristine4034
9 ай бұрын
I love hand knit socks, and I will choose my own knitted socks over the store bought any day. They are so much warmer and comfortable.
@morganprudent1422
9 ай бұрын
May we all breathe fire while still being loving, kind people! Keep it up!
@lisakenyon9429
9 ай бұрын
You Jesse are an amazingly resilient, caring, compassionate, diligent, creative…. (I could go on with only positive gifts) woman! We love you… we love your honesty and passion! And CONTENT! And your family! Keep being you ! You are a blessing to us all!!! God bless you and your family every breath y’all take!!!
@nancyavila9768
9 ай бұрын
You’re amazing Jess and tidy Jess and I love your videos
@lynnpurfield9430
9 ай бұрын
I loved this conversation Jess. I was a highly sensitive child (born 1960) and would cry over the news. I had to be kept away when it came on TV. I think the growing awareness that I can't help and I am not born to be a saviour makes for a feeling of 'numbness' but maybe like me. You have simply found that your caring energy has a more powerful place to be directed...those physically close...in the moment happenings and of course, your Internet presence to us all. Your sensitivity is more realistically and practically focused and not frittered on areas of "powerlessness". ❤
@cassiedawnlala
9 ай бұрын
It's so very comforting watching you plant your seeds while in a rocking chair!! I am 60 & I still have the rocking chair my mother bought when I was born. It's one of the oldest and most cherished items I have. I so appreciate your realness Jessie! Aka TIDY JESSIE 😂❤❤❤❤❤😂
@debrabray8855
9 ай бұрын
I absolutely love when you "breathe fire"! So inspirational, motivating, good food for thought!
@ruthcalsada1440
9 ай бұрын
I just now told my husband that if he wanted to know how I felt and what I thought and how I thought to listen to you that you explained it even better than I do. Thank you.
@TheMultitaskingMama
9 ай бұрын
Love this!!! Love your ideas on resilience!! I heard someone say that only God was meant to bare the weight of all the bad news, that we, as humans, were not meant to. Not because we are weak or not resilient but because the weight of it takes away some of our strength that we need for our own trauma, our kids and spouse’s trauma. And I loved that, it felt so freeing, because it is so heavy. It’s not to turn an eye to all that is happening, but to understand that it’s for God to carry❤️
@cqs7799
9 ай бұрын
Thank you for speaking about trauma. It’s refreshing to hear you speak openly about it as it unfortunately is a huge part of our existence
@LesstraveledFarmstead
9 ай бұрын
Glad you chose to hang out with us today ! Feel better soon !
@ecocentrichomestead6783
9 ай бұрын
It autoimmune. It comes and goes. Not like having the flu.
@melanieholleymeanderthal
9 ай бұрын
“…created for a garden, but living on a battlefield.” I don’t know where this came from, but I know TRUE when I hear it. Thank you for expressing something so meaningful in such a down-to-earth way.
@candymadigan9308
9 ай бұрын
For Christmas, I gave my Not-daughter seeds. Porch pirates got them, so I had to send them again. She got them today. They are 25 varieties of edible flowers. She's over the moon, and I'm thrilled I know her that well.
@juliaschreiber7819
9 ай бұрын
I would love to have seen the porch pirate's expression upon opening that package. 😄
@shidelsresthomestead6921
9 ай бұрын
When I start carrots, I use weed barrier that has 3 inch holes every 8 inches of the row. I plant 5-6 seeds per hole, culling to 3 carrots per hole. Leaving space between. They grow fine, because it works...
@Katsimagination21
9 ай бұрын
Being resilient and prepared when you don’t have an obstacle in front of you is an attribute of being a leader, and you definitely are! You and your channel have taught and encouraged me in so many ways ! Thank you 🙏 ❤
@JMK_Fam
9 ай бұрын
The general numbness we have all gained from the news is astonishing. But God and His garden…….❤ it’s an abundance of peace that surpasses all the mess in the world! You are amazing and I am grateful for you!!
@lindamann2233
9 ай бұрын
You’re the best. I could listen to you all day with your words of wisdom. Thank you 😊 and I’m praying for you dealing with your flare ups.
@juliannejaz4933
9 ай бұрын
Jess, YES!, please keep burning our eyebrows off! Like another commenter, I am deeply appreciating your willingness to give us more of your passion, unvarnished, hair on fire, with all its thoughtful, lived experience behind your voice. I truly believe our culture is deeply in need of exactly your exhortations, which are deeply grounded in your profound, and well considered, humanity,. You remind us again and again, in word and deed, life is best lived *in our bodies, with our hands in the soil,* and that that engagement, and what comes to us from that engagement will change us, and deepen us as human beings in all the best possible ways. Thank you!
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