Starting a YouTube Channel

I have a YouTube channel and I mainly have a lot of cooking videos. I don't say I enjoy cooking everyday but there are days when I love to experiment and try new recipe. When they turn out good, I share them with my YouTube viewers. I am not at the moment sure of what I want to express with my channel but I do know I love to make videos and post them. It is always fun to look back and remember the good times. 

In general, taking a lot of videos of you, your family and friends is good. One thing is it shows from where you have come to where you are now and secondly there are so much good memories created and I am hoping my generations will see them and know what a cool great person I am. ;)

I would recommend anyone who has the interest to start a YouTube channel but have not yet gotten to it to stop thinking a lot about it and just start one. It is a everyday project and there is so many fun ways to expand your channel's content. 

Some people ask me if I started YouTube for financial purposes. And to them I say Yes and No. I don't expect making a million bucks from my videos yet but in future I know I will be making money from it. The key is to be consistent and be as original as you can be. Share your passion with the world and people will see it and those interested will join you. Don't worry about those who don't want to. No two people are the same so let them be as is. Continue to do what you love and share it with the world. There are many out there who are seeking help or inspiration and they will find you.

And to those who would are going to start a channel, remember YouTube is a community of people. There are so many YouTubers who share similar passions as you and keep in touch with them. Slowly you will see your channel grow. And remember if you have nothing good to say, then either don't say it or be respectful and convey your message in a respectable manner. You will be looked down upon if you are constantly bashing everyone else.

Anyways, I hope this helps.

You can check out my channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh9wIYLb2TR-TwBb2XImctg

Here is to the next youtuber! (raising glass)

With love.

Jency

Talk it out with your child!

The last two days has been challenging for me especially when I decided to talk to my toddler instead of time outs and other forms of punishment. It really amazes me how the devil throws these situation to test my will. And it all comes together. These are situations which never happened before I made the decision. But I am so glad that I stuck to what I decided.

Sometimes we just have to do that. We have to force ourselves and be determined to stick to our resolutions. You may not feel like it but you just have to. Especially if this for the best for both you and your family. 

I noticed how happy my son was when I was talking and explaining to him rather than raise my voice and give him a time out. He did not have his ego hurt and he was more willing to do things out of understanding rather than the fear of being punished. 

And wow... did I feel better. It seems like talking and reasoning with your child demands more patience, however, try yelling at your kids and see how that makes you feel. I am telling you from experience the former is an easier choice.

Parenting is lot of trial and error. 

It definitely does not have 'one method fits all' approach. You have to try everything and see what works best for you and your family in that particular season. And just when you think you have it all figured out, a new seasons dawns in and you need a whole new parenting approach. 

Bottom line is your children need boundaries, rules and lots and lots of love. They grow as strong individuals in that environment.  Our work is to make sure we give them these without hurting their ego. A 2 year old does have ego. I speak from experience.

Happy parenting.

Jency

Be content

I love to watch vlogs of people who inspire me spiritually and to grow as a person. And one such vlogger is Hillary from ourfarmhouse. You can follow her on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyi2s6ER-u4_EtFHYT-nfA)

Whenever I watch her and her husband Joe spend time together, it creates a beautiful moment. They are funny together as a couple and individually they both seem happy to be who they are and where they are in life. I was reading some of the comments from other YouTube  members on their video and one in particular got me thinking which led me to write this post. The comment was how they both seemed to be in content with each other.

The word 'content' got me thinking. I started to question myself... How often am I content with my life? And the answer was a lot many times, I am happy with who I have become and my family. However, it is not always sunshine for me. There are days when I feel that I could be more and have more. I know I am not alone on this and you have experienced the same. I know you have... ;)

Well that is when we need to stop whatever we are doing, sit down with a cup of tea or coffee and thank God for what He is doing in our life. He knows what is best for us and we are where we are because that is where He wants us to be. We need to praise Him for seeing the whole picture. We never see the grand picture and we often miss out on why things are different from what we expected. We must thank God when He answers our prayer and be content when He does not. 

Do your everyday activities with a heart of content and gratitude. 

Trust me, it makes a lot of difference for your human and spiritual self.

So next time you dread to wash the dishes, remember be thankful that you had a meal to eat and be content in having an empty sink after your done.

Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. - Philippians 4:11-13

Happily content.

Jency