Stop Waiting | A Real Path to Growing Food & Living with Nature

Stop waiting. Not for more time. Not for more money. Not for the “right moment.” In this video, I share the real story behind how we began living this life—growing food, restoring biodiversity, and building a life rooted in nature. For years, I thought I couldn’t do it. I believed I didn’t have the skills, the space, or the right path. And yet, step by step, without even realizing it at first, I was already walking toward it. This video is both a story and a guide. A story of the obstacles that felt real… and a guide to the many small, practical steps that helped me move forward anyway. If you’ve ever felt like this life is out of reach—this is for you. Because the truth is: you don’t need everything to start. You just need to begin. Choose the present. Choose today. Say “yes” to your dreams—and begin, one step at a time. In this video, I share a personal journey—how I went from believing I wasn’t capable of living this life… to slowly, step by step, growing into it. Over the years, I’ve received many messages from people saying: “I wish I could live like this.” “I’m waiting until I have the time, the money, the right situation…” This video is for you. Because what I’ve learned is this: you don’t need to wait. And you don’t need to have everything figured out. This is a true teaching video told through story—about obstacles, courage, small steps, and the unexpected paths that open when you begin. Whether you have a balcony, a backyard, or no space at all, whether you’re just starting or starting again, whether you feel ready… or not, there is always a next step. And every step you take… you’re already living it. Thank you for being here — and as always, I read and respond to all of your comments and questions. Time Stamp Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:50 The obstacles we believe are blocking our path 02:57 First obstacle: Believing I wasn’t a gardener 04:13 Skills I was learning without realizing it 05:43 A first crossroads as a young adult 06:55 Lessons from my students in my first teaching job 08:47 Realizing it’s never too late to follow your dreams 09:04 Discovering that I could garden after all 10:35 Choosing to teach others that they can garden 11:35 Second obstacle: “It’s too late. I’m too old.” 13:11 Gardening with my students in my first years teaching 13:55 Teaching through nature: learning beyond the classroom 14:25 What I began doing at home 15:28 The lessons that slowly shaped my path 16:00 How my school gardening projects evolved over time 16:54 Kids teaching kids 18:03 Why children thrive learning outdoors 19:17 Hitting a wall—personally and professionally 21:00 Third obstacle: Choosing myself and my health 22:18 Daring to care about myself 24:03 Facing fear and stepping forward 24:44 Reclaiming my spirit 25:50 Kakizome 2018 (書き初め): Choosing an intention for the year ahead — 無量寿 (Muriōju) 28:05 Meeting Magali 33:08 Magali helps me see my future 36:00 Getting to know each other 37:10 Magali’s gift for helping people 37:58 Discovering a shared vision 38:50 Kakizome 2019 (書き初め): Living the well-being of being immersed in nature — 柳緑花紅 (Ryū Ryoku Ka Ko) (The word on the video thumbnail) 41:43 Moving and beginning this life 42:37 The many small steps you can take (practical guide) 44:24 What happens when you volunteer 45:21 Community gardens and shared spaces 47:38 Learning skills before scaling your dream 48:22 If you have children in school 49:42 If you work in an office 50:30 The snowball effect of small steps 51:41 Creating community and opportunities 52:48 Don’t wait 53:22 Life isn’t meant to be easy 55:48 Say yes to yourself 57:44 Closing thoughts 58:19 Marsh marigolds and quiet reflection 🌱 Seed Catalogue If you’d like to grow any of the varieties you see in our garden, you can explore our seed catalogue. We grow, dry and store all of the seeds in the catalogue right here at home. Every image you see on our website, in the catalogue, and on the seed packet labels comes directly from our gardens. 🌱 Visit our Seed Catalogue 👉 https://www.willowsgreenpermaculture.com 🌿 Consultations Thinking about starting a garden: on a balcony, in a backyard, at a school, or as part of a larger personal or community permaculture project? 📧 Email: [email protected] Magali's YouTube channel: Raconte-moi l'invisible:    / @lepodcastavecmagali   Magali's blog and podcasts: https://racontemoilinvisible.blogspot... https://baladoquebec.ca/racontemoilin... Support the Channel You can also support this channel by becoming a member. Membership helps keep the sharing of practical, grounded knowledge about growing food accessible to everyone. 😊 Just click the join button below the video: / @WillowsGreenPermaculture Thank you for being here — and for growing with us. 🌱