Dear friends,
For the next month or so, I will publish here less frequently – about once every two weeks or so (although I’m not entirely sure yet, haha). There are three major reasons for that:
☁️ I need to slow down with this channel, to create more space for new ideas and meaningful sharings. I don’t want to write and film just for the sake of ‘making content’ to feed the algorithm and stay “in demand”. It’s just not who I am, and I believe that you understand.
☁️ August and early September are traditionally slower, and besides, I’m having a lot on my plate now (I will share updates when the time comes, of course). Seasonal adjustments are a real thing, I guess.
☁️ I’m trying to balance different workflows: this channel, my new art channel (new videos every 1.5-2 weeks: youtube.com/@anagoldbergart), Patreon (new videos every week: www.patreon.com/c/anagoldberg). It’s always easier to prevent a burnout than address it afterwards, right?
❤️ That said, I’m so grateful for your presence here and I never take it for granted. It’s you, dear viewers, who make my creative work possible. Thank you for your understanding and support.
And not to miss the next video, consider turning on the notifications and keep an eye on my community posts – I will make announcements for new sharings and updates. I’ve even been considering starting an email list, but not sure if making more content (yep, emails are content) is a viable solution. If you’d read, say, a monthly email from me, please leave a mail emoji in the comments: 💌
For now, be safe & keep your heart open. I will see you very-very soon!
Yours,
Ana
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Hello friends,
A new video is live on the channel! I think it is one of my most honest and personal sharings. It’s about a few important things I’ve changed – either said no to or embraced – to make my life better. I talk about being a melancholic woman, making money, living age-appropriately, etc.: https://youtu.be/alhNCpYmD-Q
📖In a book about portraits that I’m currently reading, the author says that no matter how much thought, insight, or feeling an artist puts into their work, the only truly valuable things are what we can take from it.
So I hope you will find something insightful, supportive, or at least curious in this video and thus make this conversation between you and me meaningful.
Love,
Ana
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I’ve started a new art channel! ✨ (But this one is not going anywhere 😊)
Dear friends, I’ve decided to expand my content in a way that respects my current passions and vision for the future. So, I’ve started anew here: youtube.com/@anagoldbergart
The new channel will be about all sorts of ideas and inspirations for building a personal art practice or keeping an art journal for self-expression and self-exploration. It won’t be about “becoming a better artist” or “building an art business” – nothing like that! I want to discuss art outside academic knowledge and rigid frameworks. Being a self-taught creative, I feel that many of you could resonate with what I have to say and show.
The first video is already out there – it’s an overview of my recent challenge when I sketched my life every day for a month (as a complete beginner). If you are interested, go check it out: https://youtu.be/eBNXMqjgOc8
This channel will remain, of course. It’s my biggest beloved project and I’m not leaving. On Sunday, a new video is coming – a chat about the new chores that are drowning us in the digital age and what we can do about it.
❤️Wishing you a beautiful rest of the week!
Love,
Ana
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Dear friends who speak Russian,
I’ve recently had a very insightful and deep conversation about minimalism with a philosopher and author, Alexey Solovyov, on his channel youtube.com/@PHDEEP
▶️ If you want to check it out, here’s the link: https://youtu.be/v5Sa6KggA54?si=HNl8-...
It’s an audio podcast where we discuss a nuanced approach to consumption, ownership, clutter, and scarcity. И да, там я впервые говорю по-русски на YouTube 😅
✨In tune with this, on Sunday, a new video will go live here where I will chat more about overconsumption. See you there!
Love,
Ana
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Dear friends, this week’s video takes a bit longer to publish. Hopefully, it will be released in the next couple of days. And while I’m making it happen, I began to think, what does “finding a real vocation” mean? 🤔
A vocation, a calling, a mission – there are many words with the same idea: finding out what is the thing you can do in life to fill it up with meaning not only for yourself, but for others.
❓Do we need a mission? Or is the fact of our existence already a mission in itself? Do we need to become fearlessly visible to others or stay safe and camouflaged? Do we need to shy away from strong opinions and strong words, or let them be born and spark some important changes? After all, is the risk of finding a vocation worth it? So far, no clarity here for me.
If you have any thoughts or experiences to share regarding this, feel free to leave a comment or connect with those who have left their comments.
And if you want to help me in my search, tell me why you watch my videos and read posts? I guess I’ve reached a point where I seriously dissect what I do and why, and for what purpose.
Contemplatively yours,
Ana
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Happy International Women’s Day, dear friends! Here’s to our solidarity, empowerment, kindness, and compassion ❤️
Warm hugs from this woman to all women reading these lines.
🌷 Yours, Ana
from Mount Mtatsminda in Tbilisi
🌿 Ну и пользуясь восьмимартовским поводом, хочу посоветовать всем русскоговорящим подругам подкаст «Никакого правильно» - очень поддерживающий, ироничный, глубокий и душевный подкаст от женщин и про женщин (в основном, но не обязательно). Это не реклама! Ведущие даже не подозревают о моем существовании. Если вдруг вы еще не знали об этой жемчужине русскоязычного контента, я от всего сердца рекомендую.
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Dear friends, the new video is on the channel🌿 It’s the longest that I’ve ever made (almost 50 mins!), it’s the first time I've tried a new format of giving advice/opinion on YOUR life situations.
And it’s the first time when I decided to be openly imperfect in my production: my camera was playing around with the focus and upstairs neighbors were having some unimaginable fun with running, rolling, falling on the floor.
I’ve learned that if you wait for a good moment for too long, it will never arrive. And if you constantly redo/remake something, sincerity and realness will inevitably get lost.
So, if you fancy a soft & imperfect yet honest chat about important things, I’ll see you here: https://youtu.be/L2iix4bz9sQ
Yours,
Ana
watch video on watch page
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Dear friends, I have two things to share with you!
1️⃣ Thank you to everyone who submitted their stories and questions using the Google form (it was in the previous community post). I didn’t expect to get THAT many responses. You’re amazing! I’m so inspired to talk to you and discuss everything in the coming video that takes a bit longer to produce. But it’s worth it.
2️⃣💌 If you swipe the image carousel, you’ll see a Chirp Bird watercolor illustration that is hand-drawn by me, Ana Goldberg, while waiting for spring. For our YouTube community, I've created a downloadable 1-side postcard version that you can get here: buymeacoffee.com/siberia.inside/e/374216 (for free as a gift from me, or for a donation to support my creative work).
I will see you all next week! 🤗
Yours,
Ana
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LET'S SHARE & CONNECT💫
Hello friends! I want to make a QA video about YOU and NOT about myself. Let’s imagine that we’re friends in real life and meet for a cup of tea/coffee to chat, get some support, understanding or advice. So, if you want my opinion on any situation/story of yours (within reasonable personal and ethical boundaries of course), fill out this Google form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0dfp0k5LiLjilF9… and as soon as I get enough requests from you, I’ll make a cozy chatty video here on YouTube.
Please rest assured I won’t disclose any personal information you don’t want me to disclose. The form won’t collect your emails either.
🌜This channel is not only about myself, it’s about the community we all have here. So, let’s connect in a safe yet meaningful way!
P.S. My usual disclaimer: I’m not a specialist and I’m not authorized to give any expert advice. But what I can do, is to share my personal view based on my experience, views, and life philosophy.
P.P.S. Please keep in mind that if there are many submissions, I won’t be able to address all of them and in that case, I’ll have to choose what to mention.
Awaiting your sharings,
Ana
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Dear friends, as New Year is approaching so fast, I’m sending you wishes of coziness, warmth, and love. Thank you for being here, listening, watching, reading, connecting. I never take your company and attention for granted ❤️
I got a little tired in December, so I’m taking some days off to relax, contemplate, and slow down.
I’m also exploring an interesting thought about life resets in general and what is potentially better than an endless loop of starting anew every year/month/week. This time of year, YouTube suggests dozens of videos about “resets”, and it occurred to me that if one needs to constantly reset one’s life/reinvent oneself, something is not quite right…
That said, let’s just remember that we are already INVENTED and SET to live! 🌟 Let’s stay connected to our own self, listen, and be self-compassionate: slow down when we need to, turn inside when we’re overwhelmed by the outside, and most importantly, stay curious and kind.
And I will see you soon 😘
With an open heart and goofy doodles,
Ana
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Calming videos about intentional living, being an introvert and a highly sensitive person. My name is Ana (Anastasia), I'm Russian, my husband Brian is American. About 3 years ago, we were forced to change our life plans and become nomads. We stayed in Serbia for 1 year, spent some time traveling around the Balkans and now are based in the Republic of Georgia, working on our long-term plan. On this channel, I share my personal adventures and self-exploration insights.
Thank you for stopping by 🌷
If you want more unique content, check out my Patreon page where I post new, ad-free and more personal videos every week: www.patreon.com/anagoldberg
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