The True Meaning of Minimalism (In Our Opinion)
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- Опубліковано 27 лип 2024
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🤔 Pretentious? Silly? Overrated? Good or bad? What exactly is the point of minimalism?
Our take on minimalism is that it's simply a process of learning to be intentional and honest with ourselves. Do you agree?
00:00 Introduction
00:40 Quick story
01:47 The point of minimalism
03:30 Sponsor message
04:39 Conclusion
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Minimalism: The new poverty or the new pretension. I don’t care. Minimalist living brings me a sense of calm in a noisy and cluttered world. I have what I need and this is what I want. This lifestyle is my medicine. But everyone has their own “flavor” of minimalism and I enjoy having a “taste” of how they think. Your channel is soothing. I like the simple affluence of your home. I like how you think. Thank you for sharing your lives, in spite of the glaring eyes of strangers who don’t approve.
Thanks so much for your comment :) Appreciate it! 💖
Loved your definition of minimalism.
Your statement about "do I really love luxury cars or do I care more about what people would think if I didn't own a luxury car?" was incredibly profound.
Thank you and glad you enjoyed it 🙌
Intentionality and self-honesty. Do you agree with our interpretation of minimalism? Let us know in the comments! 👇
Minimalism is a product of mindfulness and a gateway of freedom for me. I totally agree with you and I want to pursue minimalism.
Your little bonsai is so beautiful!!
We love it too! Trying our best to keep it alive! 🤞
This was one of your best videos. I don’t think you need to justify your way of minimalism but I did enjoy hearing your views on it. I’m a firm believer that imposing limitations and constraints on yourself forces you to make deliberate decisions on what’s important in your life. Once you know what is, then you can remove those barriers or “white noise” and spend your time and energy pursing what you think is important rather than attempting to be successful in the eyes of others.
Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts, and glad you enjoyed the video! 🙌🏻
Whenever you choose an alternative way of life, a lot of people attack your decision. Reasons are multiple but not easy to explain in few words. I'll summarize it in "they are attacking themselves and their frustration through you". The foundation of our modern society is compete to gain more, have more and (the most important thing for our system) produce more. A lot of people is really unhappy with this way of life but has no enough knowledge, willpower, or fearless to take the steps needed to achieve their hapiness. The fact of see how other people do it (or try it at least), angry them, remember them their limitations, their frustrations. The key of minimalism (and other ways of thinking) is that puts to you a firm conviction about what you are doing and why you are doing. It gets you confidence.
Thanks for watching Alex, and appreciate you sharing your thoughts with us! 🙌🏻
Well said. I agree completely with you.
This is right, doesn't mean we're poor. It means we are balancing are lives emotionally, physically, spiritually. At least how I think of it.
It's just my opinion.
True 💪 Thanks for watching and sharing your opinion :)
you two are very lucky to find a couple that loves the same lifestyle :)
This video actually ended up being really timely reminder. My girlfriend and I just found out we got the BTO we wanted and it genuinely feels like a dream come true and I hope 3 years later we still remember to be intentional about our purchases (a necessity considering our budget) instead of blindly following home design conventions.
Oh nice! Congratulations to the both of you 🎉
Glad you enjoyed the video, hopefully our future videos will serve as reminders too :)
What's a BTO?
We adopted a minimal lifestyle a few years ago after selling everything to hike the Appalachian Trail. We love it for many reasons. Allows us to be more mobile, we can pick up and move to a new state or a new city far easier. Allows us to focus more on our interests/hobbies. Even in a small space we have more space. It's far less expensive to be minimal so our money can go towards what we love to do. I recommend everyone try to live with a little less. It's shown us just how hyper our consumer culture truly is.
Started my journey on minimalism since one year plus back when the lockdown first started, but I am still no way near being a "minimalist", and there were times I felt stressed because I wasn't minimalist enough! Later on I realised that minimalism isn't about how little things we have, and just like what u said, it is a process & mindset. Subbed your channel many months ago and I felt sooo inspired by your house & your videos cinematography is sooo soothing! No matter how good you/we are, there will always be haters, ignore them! and keep up the good work! you have inspired so many of us...and after watching this video, I feel more inspired to stop procrastinating my 2021 断舍离 (declutter) lol.
I hope you can make a video on "new year spring cleaning" but ur house got nothing much left to declutter hahaha. it will be super fun if we could see you guys help your fam/friend to declutter! just a suggestion, and Happy New Year in advance!♡♡♡♡♡
Haha very fun ideas, thanks for sharing! And also thank you for all the kind words 💖
Happy New Year to you as well 🎉🎉
Ignore the haters. Your content is great. I aspire to minimalism because too many things in my personal space leaves me feeling like there's no room for me. After Christmas I'll be decluttering again because there's always something that I don't need and there's always changing interests, clearing out the old to make way for the new.
Thank you :)
And wishing you happy holidays! 🎉
Be more intentional about what we do. Great video
Thank you! :)
The "self honesty" argument is a good point.
It's the most important thing (but also one of the most difficult)!
Part of minimalism is not caring what others think but focusing on what is essential to you. So justification is not required.
Hi, I actually admire you both, rarely in Asia that couples can co-exist together and share the same ideas of minimalism, after following your channel, I strive to be buy less and be more like you both. Unfortuanately my wife is a horder and keeps lots of useless stuff, clothes which no longer fit etc. I currently live in Hong Kong,, just recently I watched some people moving out of their houses, the amount of stuff that they collected is scary. As always old stuff is thrown away so new items are purchased when they move into their new home. ALways a pleasure to see new content.
Thanks for watching and sharing your perspective, Pat!
Happy holidays to you and your family 🙌🏻🎉
the point is, to minimalise all the stuff, from which we think, this could make us happy, brings to reality, which is good. to have lot things make our mind sticky to them, you dont have time for your self and free room in and out you. Better have clear air, clear water, clear room, clear dresses, clear friends. thats enough.
Agreed. Many still misunderstand minimalism as simply having less stuff. I tried to use "intentional living" instead in convo with others. But personally, the more I learn about minimalism/intentional living, the more it change my life, and not only in sense of belongings, but in relationship, entrepreneurship and many other aspects as well. But I'm still in my early journey, we'll see in a few years or so. Keep it up guys, your content are great, as long as you passionate and stay true to it.
Thank you for the comment, appreciate it! :)
I found your channel just a few days ago and I have watched around 10 videos. I really adore how much time and effort you guys put into making your videos. This one was one of my favorite ones so far! :)
Thanks so much 🙌🏻 appreciate your kind words! Happy New Year!
Beautiful video! I felt peaceful watching it. Thank you for posting
And thank you for commenting! 🙏
I resonate with you guys a lot. This is what brought me to somatic practice so i can be more aware of myself and more intentional with all choices I make in my life. We share a lot in common. It would be super cool to meet you two in person in the future!
Hey Taro! Yes that would be indeed be cool 😎 Drop us a DM if you ever visit Singapore! 🙌🏻
@@ThoughtworthyCo yes absolutely!
I love how honest you are about who you are as a person. It's a hard journey to learn how to stop caring about what others think about us and focus more on what we think about ourselves and how we see ourselves living our lives! It takes a lot of will power to focus inwards and to not be affected drastically about the constantly changing outside world which is full of distractions and materialistic greed.
Thanks so much! :)
Happy Christmas ✨
Happy Christmas! 🙌
Totally agree!
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I love this approach. Thanks!
Glad you like it!
I never really understood why people made comments on others and being the so called “gatekeepers” on the topic. At the end of the day, there’s no right or wrong doing or living by minimalism as everyones journey in different and so very personal. Anyhow, great little video as always, be safe and be well. Sending warm wishes from Scotland 🏴
Thanks, and happy holidays! 🎉
i really love this take
Thank you! :)
to me, it is not about owning less. but owning what you need while being as environmentally friendly as we can. Minimalism means differently to everyone.
Agreed 🙌🏻
Thank you for making this!🙏
Thanks for watching! 🙌
Too you people who worry about what others think, but are on the minimalism path. My advice to you is to start the next step. That is stoicism and zen. You can`t controll others minds or emotions. We have influence over our own minds/emotions, but we don`t have 100% controll. Only over our own attitude, and how we " react" to the events of life and our own emotions ( stoicism).
Start to declutter your worry of what your fear others are thinking/feeling out of your life today!
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This was a beautiful explanation. It’s hard for people to understand that this is a journey and personally unique. For me it has made me feel more happy and more free and appreciate what I have! ❤️
Thanks for sharing! 😊
I don't get people who hate on minimalists. If they don't like it, they can ignore it. Makes me think they're just jealous that some people can actually be happy with this humble lifestyle.
I never considered myself a minimalist, but I never had any pictures or posters on my walls. I don’t think there is anything wrong with having less things.
Agreed! :)
I enjoyed your Video as always. People who say you have to be Rich to be a Minimalist do Not Unterstand that minimalism makes you rich somehow, on different Levels, wich can also be on a financial Level. Minimizing my things, living intentional, and creating a spreadsheet Budget Plan gave ways to New Jobs and opportunities and thus also financial freedom, clarity and Peace of mind…
For me, less is more. Less frivolities in life, more peace of mind, freedom and probably inner joy. These material things come and go. Our lives come and go. What matter most are the lessons learned from our life experiences. Naked we come forth in this world, naked will we depart.
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for me it’s just about rethinking what the “essentials” are and what is actually essential in my life. Every time you go out to buy “essentials”, really ask yourself if they are really important to you, if you really want them, rather than assuming you need them. For example, modern culture tells us that a couch is essential for a home. I took the time to rethink that and realized that not only are they not essential, they’re bulky and uncomfortable and not a good fit for my home.
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Love your content. It's v inspirational and hats off to you for the courage of your convictions. We need more people like you.
thank you :)
I completely agree with you. Very well put.
Thanks! 🙏
Love your vids and am in process of going minimal to focus on what really matters, in that vein re: blank walls - have you thought about hanging up photos from travels / important reminders there?
Hmm. So far, we have not felt the need to fill our walls with anything :)
I love your videos! Thank you! Wishing you health and happiness! What is the plant called at 3:00? So beautiful! Can you make a video about your plants?
That’s a divi-divi plant! Thanks for the suggestion, we'll think about what kind of videos we can make about our plants :)
Thank u
Don't worry about the negative comments. I love the content on your channel. You two are very inspiring. Keep up the good work.
Thank you, really appreciate the support! 🙏
Money buys financial freedom. Keep making money but don't upgrade your lifestyle. Once your basic needs are met money won't make you happy, then the point of money is to turn it into more money. If you are internally happy you won't WANT what other people have.
It's feels better to know you can afford a fancy car than the feeling of actually buying the car.
Awesome video! People who call you guys pretentious need to check themselves. Minimalism is a choice, and it’s better for certain people not for everyone. At the end of the day what makes you happy. However, don’t be surprised when minimalists say that there is a sense of freedom with the flexibility of physical, emotional and mental space.
Thank you for this video. These are the same reasons that I live my life with intention as well. Your videos are always educational and inspirational. BTW: I’m in love with that little plant/tree at 3:16. Can you please share what species that is?
The tall one is a fiddle-leaf fig, and the smaller one is the rhaphidophora tetrasperma plant. Hope this helps! :)
@@ThoughtworthyCo Thank you so much for responding and letting me know. It helps a lot!
Hi! I love your desk and chair. Can someone told where can I buy one like this ones? Thanks xD
The table is from IKEA (but modified) and the chair is from Muji. Check out some of our other videos or our website for more info :)
2:52 - love that plant! What plant is that?
That's the Caesalpinia coriaria plant!
Minimalism rocks 🤘
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I always salute people doing minimalism...as a human being that believes in God...it is a contentment for what we have & not wanting for more
nuphy is everywhere :D
Haha they really are. But their keyboards' do stand out, aesthetically!
I'm not a minimalist I just like less cluttered surrounding I'm a simplifyist haha
haha fair enough!
great video
thanks!
What do you use for birth control?
I think there are many forms of minimalism. I am not the frugal kind but I am working on owning less and paying for better quality stuff. I still own a lot of things but I will considered a lot more when I bring in new things like taking up my space or the amt of effort to maintain it.
🙌 Thanks for sharing!
Can share what plant is that in 3:08
That's the Caesalpinia coriaria plant!
We all spend money one way or another food, clothes, shelter.... . so you spend your money for your more empty spaces
I enjoy your interpretation. And your practicing of it seems very authentic. But Idk that I agree with its classification as a form of design. As many people do.
Luxury is something rich people have and poorer people emulate. Minimalism is something poor people have and the rich often emulate as an escape. It’s not as though it’s anti- capitalism in nature. Rather a redistribution of capital to materials or activities deemed worthy. The artwork, chairs, couches, tables, etc depicted in “minimalist” housing are often multiple times more expensive than high end furniture at any given shop. More often than not it’s wealth in disguise which is why it’s largely considered pompous.
Victorian era homes are often extremely expensive but that’s the style. Victorian. Not “luxury.” The traditional rural Japanese homes are minimalist as far items but maintain their own flavor and personality. That makes them unique and aesthetically appealing. You don’t feel the same sort of “soullessness” which is really saying it lacks personality and familiarity. Uninviting.
Minimalism should be about conserving money not an expensive design choice.
Anyone knows what’s that plant at 3:06 ??
That's the Caesalpinia coriaria plant.
You own your stuff until your stuff starts owning you.
So sorry someone did misunderstood and did not appreciate the beauty and deepth of your lifestyle you share.
Unfortunately those comments show how capitalism and superficiality prevail.....
Please, keep being true to yourself.
Minimalism allow me to be creative and at peace.
I have been minimalist my whole life and being wrongly judged by superficial people.
Suchness. Just is.
If this is the new poverty, I am more than happy to be in the state.
There’s voluntary minimalism , and there’s forced minimalism we live in a country of abundance so it’s easy to make that choice, we can always go back to our old ways. But if say you lived in a communist country where everything is scarce then it’s not the same. Those people would trade places with you in a heart beat. It’s like fasting voluntarily or starving for lack of food. Just my thoughts.
As defined in minimalism's (Simple Living) wiki page, "Simple living is distinct from those living in forced poverty, as it is a voluntary lifestyle choice." So I guess "forced minimalism" shouldn't really be considered minimalism, but I get what you mean.Thanks for sharing your thoughts 🙌🏻
I grew up in communism so I can relate. I’ve had a scarcity complex. It took me a decade of hoarding and buying everything I felt I couldn’t have before to arrive to a turning point when stuff started to suffocate me. It took me 3+ years to declutter 90% of my possessions. Now I’ve come full circle and can be a minimalist, with relatively few possessions. But boy, it was quite a journey!