What are some misconceptions or myths about slow living that you've had or that I should address in the future? 👇 I hope that this video is encouraging and gives you permission to break the "rules"
I wish I had known these things when my children were little- but now in my forties and my children are grown up- I have put these things in place and chat with my kids about them. If the Lord blesses us with grandkids I want to help them understand what slow living is and is not. 🤍
I totally agree about slow living not needing to be living in the middle of nowhere - how could the idea be accessible if its only for people living rurally?
I'm having trouble recharging my camcorder's batteries because I have no electricity or internet access. Maybe I need a faster life to share my slow life.
that you will need money to live and it's fine if you have a nice, supportive, wealthy husband but most people don't and while they can maybe find a way to survive like this when they are younger, it might be tougher when they are older with no savings, no pension, no support, no emergency fund. Not to scare people. Again, if you married well it's fine but even still, you need to prepare for retirement. I think 'winding down' culture is a good idea until retirement. This could work in a person's younger years if they have their own business or freelance but chances are, to earn enough money, there will be no slow living. It will be a tad rapid. Not as a rapid as in the 9-5 workplace but I think the reality is a mix of fast and slow living.
As someone who lives off grid in a 300SF cabin with three kids I tell ppl all the time that living simply can be done anywhere, even in a busy city. I myself fell into the trap of believing that if I just lived in a kind of place or house I would become that person but that is the biggest deception. If you cant embrace those ideals where you are now you won't likely do it with a picturesque cottage in the woods either. I hope that encourages others to stop pining away for a fantasy and start doing it right now, where you are.😊
I’ve always perceived slow living as being present within every activity that you do no matter where you are or what you do. I never saw it as having to be in a certain location and no work. You don’t need to be doing anything physically and you’re mind can still be rushing.
Agreed. It’s about savouring everything you do and being present in the moment, while not taking on too much for yourself and listening to your body - not overdoing it and resting when you need to, not ALL the time!
@@gemcockrell So true and its often said being in nature is essential. Fortunately nature can be found everywhere, even in built up cities. Sure, Id like to live in a rain forest and commune with nature 24/7, but its just not practicable.
I live in an off grid cottage in the countryside that we built ourselves and it is NOT slow…it’s a ton of hard work! Hard work is extremely important AND creating pockets of slower restful moments is beautifully necessary.
Watched a lot of these videos the last few years and I can completely agree with you. Slow living, homesteading or whatever the trendy word of the day is, is anything but slow or easy. It’s definitely not reading books, drinking tea and playing in the forest. 😂 Especially when you have a 9-5 along with it. It’s definitely a worthwhile life for those with a strong work ethic and the rewards are beyond describable. They’re just not what’s portrayed on these videos. To be fair, how well would a video of splitting and cutting wood or waking up every couple of hours to feed a wood stove? The bugs and dirt brought in daily? Not as much of a pretty picture
M problem is 1) people who do "slow living" don't acknowledge their privilege. Most people working 12 hr/day or 2 minimum wage jobs aren't doing it to live some lux life or hustle culture. They're are doing it bc they won't eat or have a place to live period.
@@shess1640 occasionally address the practicalities of slowing down while having to work really freakin hard, and maybe sometimes feature an aesthetic that is less pristine and more rough and tumble, wabi sabi. Or if that isn't your thing, which is totally valid, shout out people who do do that. "I'm a white and beige/1940s vintage/Japanese modern girlie, but Miriam over here is slowing down in place, so if that interests you, go have a listen to how she manages to rock slow living in Cincinnati with 2 kids, 2 jobs, and a late 90s Buick."
I grew up in a conservative Mennonite community in rural Mississippi. Life was simple: no radio, no tv, no movies, plain clothes (women in dresses and men in plain trousers and simple shirts), children started helping at a young age and by 18 or 19 were fully employed on the farm or other employment, and leisure activities involved outdoor play, bonfire sing-a-longs, and walks in nature. I could go on, but suffice it to say the life mantra was "modesty, simplicity, and economy". In many ways were part of the OG on slow living, although we never had that term or thought of it that way. It was simply normal life. Anyway, I now live in a small condo in the heart of downtown Vancouver, Canada, which is one of the most densely populated square mile areas in North America. Quite honestly, the principles that I grew up with as "normal" work just as fine here, even if they show up in different ways. I have no social media (except UA-cam), read a lot, take daily walks, stay away from noise and the general fray, cultivate intimate friendships with a very small group of people while being friendly to all, cook simple yet delicious meals at home, grow herbs on my patio, keep a small wardrobe of simple, inexpensive clothes with little variety, and overall live into the mantra of "modesty, simplicity, and economy". I don't advocate this way for everyone as we are all different, but it has given me a wonderful life over the years. A big plus has been that my lifestyle has allowed me to put away enough money that I do not have to fear a forced change of lifestyle in retirement.
My boys were born for slow living. They’re a huge reason I’ve kept our yard space a little explorative and not manicured…just planting anything that sounds fun to pick or grow.💗
This is such a good and important topic. While I do love slow living and enjoy the little things, I also love having a busy social life (some days) and working. Now I only work 28 hours a week but I genuinely love going to the office. Equally I also love sleeping in, staying home for the day, do some gardening, baking etc.. it’s all about balance for me 🤍
I do think that a misconception of slow living is “working hard at home”, doing the mundane stuff but loads of it - baking bread, making every meal from scratch, sewing clothes, harvesting home-grown produce, making music, reading and writing, homeschooling… I work 40+ hours, so does my spouse and even though we consider ourselves minimalists and simple lifers, we actually don’t have time to do all this. It makes me feel “bad” and I think this slow living perception can be very toxic. I’m happy if I can mend my child’s ripped trousers or bake a cake or enjoy a few tomatoes from the balcony. The slow-living-UA-cam-bubble can be very harmful and not every well-meant suggestion what slow living should be like is actually good for us. I think your video is a first step into the right direction and I’m glad you spoke openly about it. x
I wish I could describe how much your videos have changed my life. I had reached Total Overwhelm, Total Burnout. Your channel was exactly what I needed. I was a mom that tried to do it all- raise and preserve all our foods (meat, milk, produce), make our cheese, bake/cook from scratch, use cloth diapers, no microwave, make my own cleaning products, have a 30 acre farm and allll the animals, feel stress from buying processed foods, be a prepper with years worth of supplies, etc etc. I have 10 kids and I homeschool! Our youngest is 2. I’m 49 years old. I had anxiety and panic attacks. Instead of having a breakdown I harnessed that energy into doing a massive decluttering of my entire life. I’ve been at it for a year. I work in spurts. It’s been absolutely amazing in SO many ways. ❤️❤️🌼
I could have typed this myself as my life is nearly identical! Except I have 2 kids instead of 10 but do all the same things on the precise acreage as well! It’s a lot and extremely exhausting I can concur. Take care and I hope you find the peace you are seeking ❤️
This is incredible, I have tears in my eyes! I agree with you that "simple living" can go too far and become such a burden, I am so SO proud of you for intentionally letting go. wow.
Wow that is so much! It sounds like enough to keep a whole village busy! I’m so glad decluttering is helping you! It has helped me immensely too. And Madi is my favourite slow living advocate☺️
Thank you so much for short videos that actually get to the point quickly. I agree that anything of value will have cheap imitations. Living slow requires serious discipline and priorities. I can see where it would be desirable to try and buy the life. Doesn’t give the same result at all. We just want life to be gentle so we choose to make it that way as much as possible. The strike looming at work had made it higher stress to be there so I doubled down with choices at home to help boost my peace.
Thank you for starting with the misconception of hard work. Balancing hard work with slow living wasn't easy for me in the beginning, but once I learned that they can harmonize together, it was like Heaven opened up and rejoiced. I know that's a big statement, but that's how transformative it was for me. I love working, but I also enjoy living slower when I'm not working. I still have a lot of things to learn about keeping it in harmony, which is why I love watching your videos. :)
this!!!!! I felt the SAME WAY. Work is nourishment not drudgery or something else that must be rushed through. It's very freeing to be given permission to savor work.
Why do you spell practice like that…I’ve seen this before. Am I missing something …. In US English, “practice” (with a “c”) is used as both noun and verb. “Practise” (with an “s”) is never used.
I love this! I watch a lot of slow living videos as asmr, but I am a city. I can take inspiration from aspects of the lives I watch, but know I won’t be living in a cottage with earth tone dresses with bows in my hair. Not criticizing, every should do what makes them happy and at peace. Two things I have in common with most is cooking and knitting and I adore seeing when others are doing those things.
I kind of feel like it’s impossible to live slow when you have to work full time and you’re kids are not little and all have places they need to go. I’d like to be able to bake breads and grow things but I feel like I can barely get the bare minimum done.
Yep yep. I homeschool and have teens and I used to have the same lifestyle as Madisun and it has changed in a massive way as my kids have aged. Each of us has our own interpretation of what slow means to us and this is just one persons viewpoint at one stage in her journey.
I love this so much. Im a mom of four and crave the Slow life since im in the city..i thought i couldn't honestly since i have many kids but you have given me hope God provides and this isnt far from me...thank you ❤❤❤
Dear Madi, I just want you to know that you inspire me to intentionally live a slow living lifestyle with my two kids and husband . We live in a society where materialistic things equals success. Having lived in dubai for over 12 years and moving to a slower country in australia has definitely opened my heart n eyes . People often ask me do I miss living in luxury and my answer is always yes but I do enjoy the slow pace of living in Melbourne. Iike you say you don’t need to live off the grid to experience such a beautiful pace in life ! Thank you for inspiring us mums ! I hope you decide to write a book one day ❤
Yesss the idea of waiting for the right time is so crucial. At least it hits home for me in this season of life. There really is something to be said about wanting something and waiting to get whatever that may be. Contentment and slow living really do go hand in hand
Our Creator has created a calendar for mankind to live by. I myself follow His calendar throughout the weeks resting every 7th day and His other Feast days throughout the year . I feel deep rest and peace in my life now where as before I began living this way I did not. I was unbalanced and felt tierd and weary most of the time. All I can say is our Creater knows what we need and His wisdom for life far exceeds ours.
I share your values and appreciate your perspectives deeply. Taking things slowly, intentionally, minimally is how we live our lives in my family. However, I found myself questioning if we are doing it wrong during our church Vacation Bible School week this month. VBS is a very good thing! It is something my family and I want to put our energy into, but we really did not have enough energy for it. The five days of getting up early, rushing to get ready and arrive on time, lesson-prep and teaching for me, high-energy and people-packed hours for the kids . . . We were tapped out by day three, and I got sick on day four and couldn't finish. I wondered if we should try pushing ourselves more in our day-to-day so that we can build up strength enough to use when we are called upon to use it. I still don't know the answer for us, but I believe I will be pondering your point about putting the hard work into the right parts of life for a while. Thank you for that!
I LOVE that you show a more slow gentle living WITH young kids!!!! All the content I have encountered seems to be single people, which is great too, but nice to see all perspectives (being a solo Mum of a young boy.... so much energy) I find all the slow living content soooooo therapeutic and relaxes my frayed nerves, I soooo want to have this in my life, I am currently decluttering and looking for a smaller space. I have never thought of slow living as not including hard work. The thing I find the most overwhelming (barring constant energy and noise) is the amount of 'stuff' we have (hence the decluttering) :) I share the misconception that slow living is for people without kids, I was thinking, 'maybe I can do this when my kid is a lot older' but you give me hope and inspiration, thank you xo 💖💖 Love your content!!
Great video. I actually accidentally fell into slow living when all we could afford was the cottage in the countryside 😂. Best thing that ever happened to me
I learned the most about slow living from my parents. We had long days of just being kids at home in the summer with them to explore. We had most evenings free and usually had dinner together. We lived in the suburbs too , but everything had a bit of a naturalist bend to it. I’m 38 and still are drawn towards slowing down over filling my schedule.
Loved this so much Madi! The downside I'm finding is that because anything good becomes a trend it also has a high likely hood of becoming completely irrelevant because of the rigidness of it. Love all the points you brought up!
Love the way your present your videos. They’re beautiful. On the last point, I have 5 kids 3-16 and trying to maintain a slower paced life. It is hard. It is hard to say no to your kids when they want to do something but you prioritise simplicity. They do one sport each, my teens work, there are kids parties, school commitments etc etc. I say yes to some and no to others.
Madisun, Madisun…. thanks for being a friend. Even when we don’t know each other. Feeling a kindred spirit, in a world where it seems there are few, is comforting.
Happily, I don't need anyone to tell me how my slow living lifestyle should look. I'm sick to death of beautiful people wandering through fields of wheat while a piano plays emotionally in the background. Who has a life like that, though?🤷🏾♀️ And they're all into fairies 🙎🏾♀️
Ohhhhhhhh but pleeeeeeeease let’s keep number three in😊!!! I find it, so coming to watch videos with so many neutral natural tones, they are just beautiful, calming , and so easy on the eyes.
Hello, Beautiful. Thank you for amazing video. Slow living still has to be balanced. If you have kids, it`s like a having a job already. But bonding with nature, live sustainably, spend time with your loved ones - everything about that is so right on so many levels! We live in a house in the mountains (Ukrainian Carpathians), use solar energy for electricity, water from the well, food from a garden and orchard, burn wood in winter to stay warm. We also learnt about recycling and now do it right not to harm the planet. I read a lot to my son, we often go to the woods (he thinks they`re magical, and I can`t agree more). It took me to live 25 years in a busy town to realize that life should be different (at least for my family, I`m not saying it`s for everyone). Everything about living in a constant rush seemed draining, and I couldn`t understand what exactly was wrong). Until we moved to a small village, where we started to learn about life from a scratch. My soul finally found that crystal serenity I needed so much. I wish all people on Earth could feel that way.
Hi Madisun, I love watching your videos mainly because I feel that they are honest, coming from your heart. Thanks to you I started making some changes in my everyday life 😊 Greetings from Poland! 🇵🇱
+ one Polish priest used to say, that the simplicity of life is also understanding and accepting that we cannot read every book, watch every movie or climb every mountain, so if we want to savour our lives, then we need to let some things go.
😂 I clicked for the thumbnail, but stayed for the video! 🤣 Yeah, I'm a modular synth guy, and on my phone, the thumbnail looked like a girl kneeling in front of a modular synth in a box 😂 Guess I need glasses! But as a 60 year old advocate of the slow life, your video really spoke to me. Loved it.
Thank you so much friend. I have been contemplating on starting my journey to slow living, but with three small children, it has been very hard to come up on how to start. Your video helps shed a light to some of my questions.
Beatiful! The slow life, is what we really are, is here to stay. The slow life is being aware of who we are, what we do and how we do it. The slow life is for everyone. I see the slow life as a spiritual path, I am the monk and the slow life is our teacher, since the slow life gives us the same lessons that are given to the monks in the monasteries.
I make slow living content as well and was super intrigued to see which aspects you would mention. I particularly agree with the point "buy a whole new aesthetic" - that's precisely what someone pursuing this lifestyle should not be doing and yet for so many it's super tempting to make this their first step in their journey because it's so easy and gives you instant results. It's quite contradicting really. Thank you so much for this video!
👍👍yes to all of this. We live in a small house in the woods. You still have to be intentional or you can be just as busy as someone who lives in the city
For me, slow living simply means... wherever I am and whatever im doing I slow my pace, I take in my surroundings. Instead of focusing on "got to get there or there", its more like observing the journey on the way there. Instead of focusing on the kids being asleep so I can get to doing what i want/need to do...its sitting back and enjoying the story with them, observing their cute tiny fingers and the curl of their hair or how much they are enjoying this time with US. Slow living isnt a location outside ourselves...its a way of BE-ing inside yourself ❤
We live in an apartment building & sometimes I do feel that I need to have a house with a yard for our son & to live in a climate that’s warm year round. I also feel sometimes that we don’t have the right aesthetic because our place is older. I even think-How can I make homemade bread on this ugly counter? LOL. Totally my issue-clearly! However, minimalism has opened up a lot of space for us to play & exercise.
I think laziness may be more rampant in our culture than hustle-culture anymore. But it probably depends on where you are looking! Beautiful video from a beautiful soul!
Love this video so much. I have felt stuck lately feeling like my life isn't good enough for my kids. Living in Australia I feel like most people I see on social media have beautiful lives on the beach with their kids. Have beautiful days of sunshine and slow beach days and this is just not my reality. Need to remind myself of what we have and find the beauty in our everyday
I really would have liked to hear more about the misconception of slow loving in a cottage/in the countryside. As someone who lives in the suburbs and works in the city, I really struggle with the fact that I'm surrounded by cars and powerlines instead of fruit trees and fields :(
Agree. Hard to imagine when the person making such claims lives in a beautiful tropical place. I live where its not tropical and I long for lots of long sunny days to take my kids outdoors. 🤦♀️
Most cities offer places where you can slow down if your home doesn’t feel suitable. Parks and greenways on nice days, coffee shops or libraries on bad weather days. Do some exploring as time allows and find your favorites.
I live in the countryside and my grown kids think I am crazy for living out in the country. They are always trying yo get me to move to an apartment in the suburbs or city
@@doubles1545 Parks here are either crowded in summer or way too cold/rainy to spend time there during the other seasons. Coffee shops are often packed and way too loud for me to relax and to read a book but even if they weren't, it's expensive to hang out there. Even if I found a serene place to hang out in the city, the drive home via bus or train with uncomfortable people there would kill all of my inner peace. I'm sure urban/suburban life works for many people but there are ones out there like me who are more sensitive to stimuli and have the tendency to get anxious. And before anyone asks: yes I go to therapy for that. Still, nothing but secluded nature does the trick for me in terms of feeling slow and at ease. It's how the human brain is wired so instead of putting the blame on those struggling (not saying you did that, but I see it happen often) we should ask for out surroundings to be made worth living again. City planners and the government are responsible here.
I use to live in the same city. It was such a magical time for us. ❤ I miss the Friday farmers market 😂 We moved back home 5 hours away and now we’re going to buy a home near Yosemite.
I’ve always perceive slow living as being in the moment and knows what and when is enough. Work hard is good because it give us the contentment in the work we do, before it become too burdensome knows your limit and stop. Do something else instead, life doesn’t need to be a routine, there’s days where we have to break that perfection to be imperfect, and I see the beauty of being imperfect and flaws. When peoples push me into the corner, maybe they’re saying I’m not good enough, I’m not making enough progress, I’m not making enough money, I’m not being enough. It hurts when it come from your love ones, but I just smile and say, I’m good enough, I’m tired I need to take a break, I know my limit and honouring it. Don’t compare it won’t do good to us, because this life I’m the one to walk it, don’t try to walks other peoples life, you’ll always be left behind, instead take your time, and this rush time will come either we want it or not. I’m grateful for this downtime, it give me a moment to relax and enjoy my days. For me being able to govern yourself, concur and manage your life is slow living, we know what and when to say yes and no. But life is imperfect so there might be days where we need to take a different route, and that’s okay, as long as we could get back into our slow living mode then all should be good. ❤
You’ve been instrumental in my decluttering journey. Thank you. I highly suggest watching American Gospel if you haven’t already. You’ve said before in some of your videos that you are a Christian and I really think you would like it. I’d love to hear what you think! Blessings to you and your family. 🌻
I have no choice but to live the slow living life. I just don't have the option of a boss babe such as I dreamt about in high school. However, I also have learnt to feel comfortable and enjoy romanticizing this lifestyle for myself. You just can't make a square peg fit into a round hole (like the boss babe lifestyle I was shooting for in high school). You've got to be realistic about what lifestyle will work for you. Every lifestyle isn't for everybody.
Misconception - you can't live slowly in a busy city. I actually live in San Diego. Last week I headed down to North Park for a concert in the park and going down there made me remember how many more people are there. The streets were filled with cars and more and more people filtered into the park as the concert began. Now, it can seem fast paced being in a big city with lots of people. But, for a few hours, hundreds of people gathered in a park, set out picnic blankets and lawn chairs, some people danced, and for a few hours...we all actually slowed down to simply listen to some music.
I am about to have my 12th child. I LOVE slow living 💓 We homeschool. I’ve decluttered and will probably be doing that forever. We live with my in-laws so the kiddos got to know the grandparents and bring them joy daily for three years before grandpa passed. Now we’re here for grandma. It’s possible with kids ;) and lots of them! I shop at Costco, AND farmers markets:D I buy home made breads, home canned foods and things, and I make them whenever can too. It’s about balance :) Oh, and we work! Very hard. Daily. And then we rest, and play, and do it all some more 💓 Find joy in ALL the moments you can! 🎊 😊
I just found your channel and I love your perspective on slow living which I too have embraced for my mental health. Loved your checkered dress you were wearing in the beginning of video. Can you send me a link for it to purchase - thanks!
Slow and simple living is good. But only few things needed to be fast and automated. Like automating tea making with alexa, cleaning house with iot vaccume, using instant pot to cook, get grocery delivered fast with amazon, etc.
Last week I asked another mom about her summer. Her response was "Well, I am keeping the boys busy.". I thought to my self What a total bummer. Busy doesn't mean better that's for sure.
I feel like I am kind of failing at this because I often feel tired and like I need some time to myself but noone can really take my 1 year old for a bit. I signed him up for day care 2 days a week, starting October. My heart is aching thinking about it, but I just don't know what else to do so I don't get burnt out.
I've lived in more than 5 different places in the last year and am soon to move again. Living in all these places and going through that constant stress has made me so greatful for the little things and has slowed me down. It's funny how life being hectic can force you to slow down just to survive. I now enjoy the little things more than ever because the little things were the only real joy I had in this last year of stress and spiritual warfare. I wouldn't take anything back even though it was hard. Jesus is with us and is teaching us a valuable lesson. ❤❤
I didn't hear what is toxic about living alone. For me while I am one who needs time alone, right now the isolation I am experiencing is challenging. You have a family and therefore a job and responsibilities to do. It's difficult for me in not hearing or receiving feedback at all. So right now I would say that living alone may cut yourself off from the human race, and such isolation is not normal and that may be one difficulty I personally experience with living alone. There needs to be a balance.
Another great video! You’re such a gem, Madisun. Thank you for all you share. You’re such a breath of fresh air amongst all the toxic trends of “my productive 5am morning routine”. I was just wondering, other than walks with your family, what exercise do you do that reflects your slow rhythms of the day? I love walks, but I will admit, I hate “working out”. Do you just do simple stretches or actually do a workout video? Just wondering what sorts of movement people do that align with slow living? I’ve seen you do some mat exercises on your videos before? Do you follow any videos?
Great question! I usually try to live with my cycle. Respecting times when I have less energy, but doing more “intense” workouts when I have more energy. I have a plan to more in-depth video about this.
What are some misconceptions or myths about slow living that you've had or that I should address in the future? 👇
I hope that this video is encouraging and gives you permission to break the "rules"
I wish I had known these things when my children were little- but now in my forties and my children are grown up- I have put these things in place and chat with my kids about them.
If the Lord blesses us with grandkids I want to help them understand what slow living is and is not. 🤍
I totally agree about slow living not needing to be living in the middle of nowhere - how could the idea be accessible if its only for people living rurally?
I'm having trouble recharging my camcorder's batteries because I have no electricity or internet access. Maybe I need a faster life to share my slow life.
that you will need money to live and it's fine if you have a nice, supportive, wealthy husband but most people don't and while they can maybe find a way to survive like this when they are younger, it might be tougher when they are older with no savings, no pension, no support, no emergency fund. Not to scare people. Again, if you married well it's fine but even still, you need to prepare for retirement. I think 'winding down' culture is a good idea until retirement. This could work in a person's younger years if they have their own business or freelance but chances are, to earn enough money, there will be no slow living. It will be a tad rapid. Not as a rapid as in the 9-5 workplace but I think the reality is a mix of fast and slow living.
Si estoy de acuerdo con su opinión 🎉@@bluebellbeatnik4945
As someone who lives off grid in a 300SF cabin with three kids I tell ppl all the time that living simply can be done anywhere, even in a busy city. I myself fell into the trap of believing that if I just lived in a kind of place or house I would become that person but that is the biggest deception. If you cant embrace those ideals where you are now you won't likely do it with a picturesque cottage in the woods either. I hope that encourages others to stop pining away for a fantasy and start doing it right now, where you are.😊
Definitely 🙌🏾 living in the present
I live off grid in a tiny house (600sqft:) with two kiddos. This is our forever home ❤
Beautiful word Amy ❤
Admit it, you just want the woods all for yourself... 😄
@@SevenFields108 well, I live in the high desert so more sagebrush than forest, ha!
I’ve always perceived slow living as being present within every activity that you do no matter where you are or what you do. I never saw it as having to be in a certain location and no work. You don’t need to be doing anything physically and you’re mind can still be rushing.
Agreed. It’s about savouring everything you do and being present in the moment, while not taking on too much for yourself and listening to your body - not overdoing it and resting when you need to, not ALL the time!
@@gemcockrell So true and its often said being in nature is essential. Fortunately nature can be found everywhere, even in built up cities. Sure, Id like to live in a rain forest and commune with nature 24/7, but its just not practicable.
I live in an off grid cottage in the countryside that we built ourselves and it is NOT slow…it’s a ton of hard work! Hard work is extremely important AND creating pockets of slower restful moments is beautifully necessary.
It is definitely hard work. Maybe call it independent living, but not slow.
Watched a lot of these videos the last few years and I can completely agree with you. Slow living, homesteading or whatever the trendy word of the day is, is anything but slow or easy. It’s definitely not reading books, drinking tea and playing in the forest. 😂 Especially when you have a 9-5 along with it. It’s definitely a worthwhile life for those with a strong work ethic and the rewards are beyond describable. They’re just not what’s portrayed on these videos. To be fair, how well would a video of splitting and cutting wood or waking up every couple of hours to feed a wood stove? The bugs and dirt brought in daily? Not as much of a pretty picture
''slow living is NOT an aesthetic'' - thank you! I needed this.
M problem is 1) people who do "slow living" don't acknowledge their privilege. Most people working 12 hr/day or 2 minimum wage jobs aren't doing it to live some lux life or hustle culture. They're are doing it bc they won't eat or have a place to live period.
@emerbayblues absolutely🫶🏻🙏🏻
I agree
What do you want us to do to satisfy your need?
@@shess1640 occasionally address the practicalities of slowing down while having to work really freakin hard, and maybe sometimes feature an aesthetic that is less pristine and more rough and tumble, wabi sabi. Or if that isn't your thing, which is totally valid, shout out people who do do that. "I'm a white and beige/1940s vintage/Japanese modern girlie, but Miriam over here is slowing down in place, so if that interests you, go have a listen to how she manages to rock slow living in Cincinnati with 2 kids, 2 jobs, and a late 90s Buick."
Believe me living off the gird in the countryside does get really lonely at times.
I grew up in a conservative Mennonite community in rural Mississippi. Life was simple: no radio, no tv, no movies, plain clothes (women in dresses and men in plain trousers and simple shirts), children started helping at a young age and by 18 or 19 were fully employed on the farm or other employment, and leisure activities involved outdoor play, bonfire sing-a-longs, and walks in nature. I could go on, but suffice it to say the life mantra was "modesty, simplicity, and economy". In many ways were part of the OG on slow living, although we never had that term or thought of it that way. It was simply normal life.
Anyway, I now live in a small condo in the heart of downtown Vancouver, Canada, which is one of the most densely populated square mile areas in North America. Quite honestly, the principles that I grew up with as "normal" work just as fine here, even if they show up in different ways. I have no social media (except UA-cam), read a lot, take daily walks, stay away from noise and the general fray, cultivate intimate friendships with a very small group of people while being friendly to all, cook simple yet delicious meals at home, grow herbs on my patio, keep a small wardrobe of simple, inexpensive clothes with little variety, and overall live into the mantra of "modesty, simplicity, and economy". I don't advocate this way for everyone as we are all different, but it has given me a wonderful life over the years. A big plus has been that my lifestyle has allowed me to put away enough money that I do not have to fear a forced change of lifestyle in retirement.
My boys were born for slow living. They’re a huge reason I’ve kept our yard space a little explorative and not manicured…just planting anything that sounds fun to pick or grow.💗
I love this intention, I'm going to think about this more in my own life! so good
@@MadisunGray How wonderful! 💗
thats so cuuute ❤
Slow living is to be mindful of the moment. You can work a corporate job and still practice slow living.
This is such a good and important topic. While I do love slow living and enjoy the little things, I also love having a busy social life (some days) and working. Now I only work 28 hours a week but I genuinely love going to the office.
Equally I also love sleeping in, staying home for the day, do some gardening, baking etc.. it’s all about balance for me 🤍
YES 🙌🏾 all about balance
I do think that a misconception of slow living is “working hard at home”, doing the mundane stuff but loads of it - baking bread, making every meal from scratch, sewing clothes, harvesting home-grown produce, making music, reading and writing, homeschooling… I work 40+ hours, so does my spouse and even though we consider ourselves minimalists and simple lifers, we actually don’t have time to do all this. It makes me feel “bad” and I think this slow living perception can be very toxic. I’m happy if I can mend my child’s ripped trousers or bake a cake or enjoy a few tomatoes from the balcony. The slow-living-UA-cam-bubble can be very harmful and not every well-meant suggestion what slow living should be like is actually good for us. I think your video is a first step into the right direction and I’m glad you spoke openly about it. x
I wish I could describe how much your videos have changed my life. I had reached Total Overwhelm, Total Burnout. Your channel was exactly what I needed. I was a mom that tried to do it all- raise and preserve all our foods (meat, milk, produce), make our cheese, bake/cook from scratch, use cloth diapers, no microwave, make my own cleaning products, have a 30 acre farm and allll the animals, feel stress from buying processed foods, be a prepper with years worth of supplies, etc etc. I have 10 kids and I homeschool! Our youngest is 2. I’m 49 years old. I had anxiety and panic attacks. Instead of having a breakdown I harnessed that energy into doing a massive decluttering of my entire life. I’ve been at it for a year. I work in spurts. It’s been absolutely amazing in SO many ways.
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I could have typed this myself as my life is nearly identical! Except I have 2 kids instead of 10 but do all the same things on the precise acreage as well! It’s a lot and extremely exhausting I can concur. Take care and I hope you find the peace you are seeking ❤️
@@amanda4901 Thank you. ❤️
This is incredible, I have tears in my eyes! I agree with you that "simple living" can go too far and become such a burden, I am so SO proud of you for intentionally letting go. wow.
@@amanda4901 WOW I am honored to be a small part of your releasing! thank you for sharing this with me, it means so much!
Wow that is so much! It sounds like enough to keep a whole village busy! I’m so glad decluttering is helping you! It has helped me immensely too. And Madi is my favourite slow living advocate☺️
I really like what I'm learning from you. Thank you for reminding this 72 year old woman that slow is healing. God bless!
This is SO sweet. Thank you 😘
It is truly
I’m only 2 minutes in and already my soul feels so at rest. Your voice is so calming.
Thank you Hanah! 😘
I agree! I wish there were more of these videos but im so grateful for the ones there are and the time put into them. 💚
I totally agree, I feel so relaxed when I watch these videos. Love them so much 🥹
Thank you so much for short videos that actually get to the point quickly. I agree that anything of value will have cheap imitations. Living slow requires serious discipline and priorities. I can see where it would be desirable to try and buy the life. Doesn’t give the same result at all. We just want life to be gentle so we choose to make it that way as much as possible. The strike looming at work had made it higher stress to be there so I doubled down with choices at home to help boost my peace.
Thanks for watching ❤️
Thank you for starting with the misconception of hard work. Balancing hard work with slow living wasn't easy for me in the beginning, but once I learned that they can harmonize together, it was like Heaven opened up and rejoiced. I know that's a big statement, but that's how transformative it was for me. I love working, but I also enjoy living slower when I'm not working. I still have a lot of things to learn about keeping it in harmony, which is why I love watching your videos. :)
this!!!!! I felt the SAME WAY. Work is nourishment not drudgery or something else that must be rushed through. It's very freeing to be given permission to savor work.
Well said I'm working towards this too!
This was such a eye-opening video! I am trying to practise slow living in the city, where everything is usually very hectic❤
me too
Why do you spell practice like that…I’ve seen this before. Am I missing something ….
In US English, “practice” (with a “c”) is used as both noun and verb. “Practise” (with an “s”) is never used.
I love this! I watch a lot of slow living videos as asmr, but I am a city. I can take inspiration from aspects of the lives I watch, but know I won’t be living in a cottage with earth tone dresses with bows in my hair. Not criticizing, every should do what makes them happy and at peace. Two things I have in common with most is cooking and knitting and I adore seeing when others are doing those things.
I kind of feel like it’s impossible to live slow when you have to work full time and you’re kids are not little and all have places they need to go. I’d like to be able to bake breads and grow things but I feel like I can barely get the bare minimum done.
Yep yep. I homeschool and have teens and I used to have the same lifestyle as Madisun and it has changed in a massive way as my kids have aged. Each of us has our own interpretation of what slow means to us and this is just one persons viewpoint at one stage in her journey.
I love this so much. Im a mom of four and crave the Slow life since im in the city..i thought i couldn't honestly since i have many kids but you have given me hope God provides and this isnt far from me...thank you ❤❤❤
Your videos have helped me recover from burn out this past year. I realized it’s good to slow down and live simply.
YES 🙌🏾
Dear Madi,
I just want you to know that you inspire me to intentionally live a slow living lifestyle with my two kids and husband . We live in a society where materialistic things equals success. Having lived in dubai for over 12 years and moving to a slower country in australia has definitely opened my heart n eyes . People often ask me do I miss living in luxury and my answer is always yes but I do enjoy the slow pace of living in Melbourne. Iike you say you don’t need to live off the grid to experience such a beautiful pace in life ! Thank you for inspiring us mums ! I hope you decide to write a book one day ❤
Yesss the idea of waiting for the right time is so crucial. At least it hits home for me in this season of life. There really is something to be said about wanting something and waiting to get whatever that may be. Contentment and slow living really do go hand in hand
Our Creator has created a calendar for mankind to live by. I myself follow His calendar throughout the weeks resting every 7th day and His other Feast days throughout the year . I feel deep rest and peace in my life now where as before I began living this way I did not. I was unbalanced and felt tierd and weary most of the time. All I can say is our Creater knows what we need and His wisdom for life far exceeds ours.
I share your values and appreciate your perspectives deeply. Taking things slowly, intentionally, minimally is how we live our lives in my family. However, I found myself questioning if we are doing it wrong during our church Vacation Bible School week this month. VBS is a very good thing! It is something my family and I want to put our energy into, but we really did not have enough energy for it. The five days of getting up early, rushing to get ready and arrive on time, lesson-prep and teaching for me, high-energy and people-packed hours for the kids . . . We were tapped out by day three, and I got sick on day four and couldn't finish. I wondered if we should try pushing ourselves more in our day-to-day so that we can build up strength enough to use when we are called upon to use it. I still don't know the answer for us, but I believe I will be pondering your point about putting the hard work into the right parts of life for a while. Thank you for that!
I LOVE that you show a more slow gentle living WITH young kids!!!! All the content I have encountered seems to be single people, which is great too, but nice to see all perspectives (being a solo Mum of a young boy.... so much energy) I find all the slow living content soooooo therapeutic and relaxes my frayed nerves, I soooo want to have this in my life, I am currently decluttering and looking for a smaller space. I have never thought of slow living as not including hard work. The thing I find the most overwhelming (barring constant energy and noise) is the amount of 'stuff' we have (hence the decluttering) :) I share the misconception that slow living is for people without kids, I was thinking, 'maybe I can do this when my kid is a lot older' but you give me hope and inspiration, thank you xo 💖💖 Love your content!!
Great video.
I actually accidentally fell into slow living when all we could afford was the cottage in the countryside 😂. Best thing that ever happened to me
I learned the most about slow living from my parents. We had long days of just being kids at home in the summer with them to explore. We had most evenings free and usually had dinner together. We lived in the suburbs too , but everything had a bit of a naturalist bend to it.
I’m 38 and still are drawn towards slowing down over filling my schedule.
Love this Katie 👍🏻
@@MadisunGray thanks!
Loved this so much Madi! The downside I'm finding is that because anything good becomes a trend it also has a high likely hood of becoming completely irrelevant because of the rigidness of it. Love all the points you brought up!
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You have a really good aproach to the idea of slow living its most certainly NOT an all or nothing thing.
Love the way your present your videos. They’re beautiful.
On the last point, I have 5 kids 3-16 and trying to maintain a slower paced life. It is hard. It is hard to say no to your kids when they want to do something but you prioritise simplicity. They do one sport each, my teens work, there are kids parties, school commitments etc etc. I say yes to some and no to others.
Balance 🙌🏾
Madisun, Madisun…. thanks for being a friend.
Even when we don’t know each other. Feeling a kindred spirit, in a world where it seems there are few, is comforting.
Thank you friend 😘
The videos on fine tuning of the universe has proven to me life is a super deeper miracle,, im enjoying the ride
Trusting Gods timing ! I love that. It is something I have to keep reminding myself about that
YES 🙌🏾
Happily, I don't need anyone to tell me how my slow living lifestyle should look. I'm sick to death of beautiful people wandering through fields of wheat while a piano plays emotionally in the background. Who has a life like that, though?🤷🏾♀️ And they're all into fairies 🙎🏾♀️
Ohhhhhhhh but pleeeeeeeease let’s keep number three in😊!!! I find it, so coming to watch videos with so many neutral natural tones, they are just beautiful, calming , and so easy on the eyes.
You can! It’s just not a requirement for slow living 👍🏻
Sunset on the roof 😍😍😍 Loved this Madisun! Thank you so much for sharing!
It was SO fun! Thank you for watching!
@@MadisunGray Thank you for creating!!! You truly are such an inspiration 🌻
Love it so much ❤ I wish your videos were longer, I never tire of seeing them! ❤
aw this! so sweet!
As a single man who wants kids and started this lifestyle a few years back, this is very insightful. Thanks a lot!
Hello, Beautiful. Thank you for amazing video. Slow living still has to be balanced. If you have kids, it`s like a having a job already. But bonding with nature, live sustainably, spend time with your loved ones - everything about that is so right on so many levels!
We live in a house in the mountains (Ukrainian Carpathians), use solar energy for electricity, water from the well, food from a garden and orchard, burn wood in winter to stay warm. We also learnt about recycling and now do it right not to harm the planet. I read a lot to my son, we often go to the woods (he thinks they`re magical, and I can`t agree more).
It took me to live 25 years in a busy town to realize that life should be different (at least for my family, I`m not saying it`s for everyone). Everything about living in a constant rush seemed draining, and I couldn`t understand what exactly was wrong). Until we moved to a small village, where we started to learn about life from a scratch.
My soul finally found that crystal serenity I needed so much. I wish all people on Earth could feel that way.
Hi Madisun, I love watching your videos mainly because I feel that they are honest, coming from your heart. Thanks to you I started making some changes in my everyday life 😊
Greetings from Poland! 🇵🇱
+ one Polish priest used to say, that the simplicity of life is also understanding and accepting that we cannot read every book, watch every movie or climb every mountain, so if we want to savour our lives, then we need to let some things go.
This is SO sweet 😘
@@agallka it so nice to see a Pole here :)
@@Maseucio likewise😍
😂 I clicked for the thumbnail, but stayed for the video! 🤣
Yeah, I'm a modular synth guy, and on my phone, the thumbnail looked like a girl kneeling in front of a modular synth in a box 😂 Guess I need glasses!
But as a 60 year old advocate of the slow life, your video really spoke to me. Loved it.
Kids taught me to slow down! They love to look at all the little things!
Thank you so much friend. I have been contemplating on starting my journey to slow living, but with three small children, it has been very hard to come up on how to start. Your video helps shed a light to some of my questions.
Beatiful!
The slow life, is what we really are, is here to stay. The slow life is being aware of who we are, what we do and how we do it. The slow life is for everyone.
I see the slow life as a spiritual path, I am the monk and the slow life is our teacher, since the slow life gives us the same lessons that are given to the monks in the monasteries.
Love #3 💚 And thanks for sharing your perspective as a parent!
I make slow living content as well and was super intrigued to see which aspects you would mention. I particularly agree with the point "buy a whole new aesthetic" - that's precisely what someone pursuing this lifestyle should not be doing and yet for so many it's super tempting to make this their first step in their journey because it's so easy and gives you instant results. It's quite contradicting really. Thank you so much for this video!
Sunset on the roof! I love that so much!
I’m gonna have to ask for longer videos. I don’t get enough of you. ❤ love love learning more on your view of slow living.
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👍👍yes to all of this. We live in a small house in the woods. You still have to be intentional or you can be just as busy as someone who lives in the city
Love the family rooftop adventure to watch the sunset!!
Yes 🙌🏾
THANK YOU for sharing this beautiful video. It has really blessed me 🤍
For me, slow living simply means... wherever I am and whatever im doing I slow my pace, I take in my surroundings.
Instead of focusing on "got to get there or there", its more like observing the journey on the way there.
Instead of focusing on the kids being asleep so I can get to doing what i want/need to do...its sitting back and enjoying the story with them, observing their cute tiny fingers and the curl of their hair or how much they are enjoying this time with US.
Slow living isnt a location outside ourselves...its a way of BE-ing inside yourself ❤
Thank you! Very calming advice! Gave me a chance to think twice and take a deep breath🥰
We live in an apartment building & sometimes I do feel that I need to have a house with a yard for our son & to live in a climate that’s warm year round. I also feel sometimes that we don’t have the right aesthetic because our place is older. I even think-How can I make homemade bread on this ugly counter? LOL. Totally my issue-clearly! However, minimalism has opened up a lot of space for us to play & exercise.
I think laziness may be more rampant in our culture than hustle-culture anymore. But it probably depends on where you are looking!
Beautiful video from a beautiful soul!
❤️ thanks for watching
As an off grid, remote cabin liver: I lived a slower life in town than I do now.
It was the family on the roof top to watch the sunset for me 😊.
Love this video so much. I have felt stuck lately feeling like my life isn't good enough for my kids. Living in Australia I feel like most people I see on social media have beautiful lives on the beach with their kids. Have beautiful days of sunshine and slow beach days and this is just not my reality. Need to remind myself of what we have and find the beauty in our everyday
YES 🙌🏾
Love this Madisun ❤
I really would have liked to hear more about the misconception of slow loving in a cottage/in the countryside. As someone who lives in the suburbs and works in the city, I really struggle with the fact that I'm surrounded by cars and powerlines instead of fruit trees and fields :(
Agree. Hard to imagine when the person making such claims lives in a beautiful tropical place. I live where its not tropical and I long for lots of long sunny days to take my kids outdoors. 🤦♀️
Most cities offer places where you can slow down if your home doesn’t feel suitable. Parks and greenways on nice days, coffee shops or libraries on bad weather days. Do some exploring as time allows and find your favorites.
I live in the countryside and my grown kids think I am crazy for living out in the country. They are always trying yo get me to move to an apartment in the suburbs or city
@@doubles1545 Parks here are either crowded in summer or way too cold/rainy to spend time there during the other seasons. Coffee shops are often packed and way too loud for me to relax and to read a book but even if they weren't, it's expensive to hang out there. Even if I found a serene place to hang out in the city, the drive home via bus or train with uncomfortable people there would kill all of my inner peace.
I'm sure urban/suburban life works for many people but there are ones out there like me who are more sensitive to stimuli and have the tendency to get anxious. And before anyone asks: yes I go to therapy for that. Still, nothing but secluded nature does the trick for me in terms of feeling slow and at ease. It's how the human brain is wired so instead of putting the blame on those struggling (not saying you did that, but I see it happen often) we should ask for out surroundings to be made worth living again. City planners and the government are responsible here.
I use to live in the same city. It was such a magical time for us. ❤ I miss the Friday farmers market 😂
We moved back home 5 hours away and now we’re going to buy a home near Yosemite.
I’ve always perceive slow living as being in the moment and knows what and when is enough.
Work hard is good because it give us the contentment in the work we do, before it become too burdensome knows your limit and stop. Do something else instead, life doesn’t need to be a routine, there’s days where we have to break that perfection to be imperfect, and I see the beauty of being imperfect and flaws.
When peoples push me into the corner, maybe they’re saying I’m not good enough, I’m not making enough progress, I’m not making enough money, I’m not being enough. It hurts when it come from your love ones, but I just smile and say,
I’m good enough,
I’m tired I need to take a break,
I know my limit and honouring it. Don’t compare it won’t do good to us, because this life I’m the one to walk it, don’t try to walks other peoples life, you’ll always be left behind, instead take your time, and this rush time will come either we want it or not. I’m grateful for this downtime, it give me a moment to relax and enjoy my days.
For me being able to govern yourself, concur and manage your life is slow living, we know what and when to say yes and no. But life is imperfect so there might be days where we need to take a different route, and that’s okay, as long as we could get back into our slow living mode then all should be good. ❤
You’ve been instrumental in my decluttering journey. Thank you. I highly suggest watching American Gospel if you haven’t already. You’ve said before in some of your videos that you are a Christian and I really think you would like it. I’d love to hear what you think! Blessings to you and your family. 🌻
Very well said! Thank you, Madi!
Thank you Amanda! 😘
Loved every second of this! ❤❤❤
Thank you so much Brittany!
I have no choice but to live the slow living life. I just don't have the option of a boss babe such as I dreamt about in high school.
However, I also have learnt to feel comfortable and enjoy romanticizing this lifestyle for myself.
You just can't make a square peg fit into a round hole (like the boss babe lifestyle I was shooting for in high school).
You've got to be realistic about what lifestyle will work for you. Every lifestyle isn't for everybody.
Ah, love it! Beautiful message and beautiful footage 💛
Thank you so much!
What a beautiful video ✨ I love the clips of your little family; these will for sure be something you’ll cherish and love to rewatch in the future 💕🥰😍
Misconception - you can't live slowly in a busy city. I actually live in San Diego. Last week I headed down to North Park for a concert in the park and going down there made me remember how many more people are there. The streets were filled with cars and more and more people filtered into the park as the concert began. Now, it can seem fast paced being in a big city with lots of people. But, for a few hours, hundreds of people gathered in a park, set out picnic blankets and lawn chairs, some people danced, and for a few hours...we all actually slowed down to simply listen to some music.
Love that!
Your videos are always ON POINT! I absolutely love your cinematography and your message!! ❤
Thank you so much!! ❤️
I am about to have my 12th child. I LOVE slow living 💓 We homeschool. I’ve decluttered and will probably be doing that forever. We live with my in-laws so the kiddos got to know the grandparents and bring them joy daily for three years before grandpa passed. Now we’re here for grandma. It’s possible with kids ;) and lots of them!
I shop at Costco, AND farmers markets:D I buy home made breads, home canned foods and things, and I make them whenever can too. It’s about balance :) Oh, and we work! Very hard. Daily. And then we rest, and play, and do it all some more 💓 Find joy in ALL the moments you can! 🎊 😊
DODICI FIGLI???????
@@MrNoncredo Yes 12 :) Who better to surround myself with as I grow old 💓
it was a really nice, well articulated video.
I always love your videos, Madisun! Your thoughtfulness and intentionality are inspiring to me. ❤️
Aw thank you that means so much to me 😘
Thank you so much for sharing! 🤗
Thank You so much for sharing! You are always so inspiring!
Spot on. Very authentic and realistic. ❤️💯
I just found your channel and I love your perspective on slow living which I too have embraced for my mental health. Loved your checkered dress you were wearing in the beginning of video. Can you send me a link for it to purchase - thanks!
Sunset on the roof looks rad. ❤ from NZ
it was! ❤
Awww you guys were in San Diego! Hope you had a great trip 🩷
Love these reminders!
Thanks Haley! 😘
Well said!!! :) Loved this!!!
Hey, I remember you from a couple of years ago. Your channel really took off. Congraaats. 🎉😅
Slow and simple living is good. But only few things needed to be fast and automated. Like automating tea making with alexa, cleaning house with iot vaccume, using instant pot to cook, get grocery delivered fast with amazon, etc.
It’s always one of the little highlights of my week to watch your videos!
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Why is every youtube video actually an ad to sell something.... not slow living
Live your life your way and don't judge or do not give advice...or it's poor.
Loveee this!!! Well said.
Thank you 🙏🏻
Last week I asked another mom about her summer. Her response was "Well, I am keeping the boys busy.". I thought to my self What a total bummer. Busy doesn't mean better that's for sure.
Mom of 6 and fully embracing slow living!! Yes, Madi!🎉😘😘
THANK YOU ❤
Another beautiful video.
Thank you so much! ❤
I feel like I am kind of failing at this because I often feel tired and like I need some time to myself but noone can really take my 1 year old for a bit. I signed him up for day care 2 days a week, starting October. My heart is aching thinking about it, but I just don't know what else to do so I don't get burnt out.
I love this. Thank you!
Thank you 😘
I've lived in more than 5 different places in the last year and am soon to move again. Living in all these places and going through that constant stress has made me so greatful for the little things and has slowed me down. It's funny how life being hectic can force you to slow down just to survive. I now enjoy the little things more than ever because the little things were the only real joy I had in this last year of stress and spiritual warfare. I wouldn't take anything back even though it was hard. Jesus is with us and is teaching us a valuable lesson. ❤❤
I didn't hear what is toxic about living alone. For me while I am one who needs time alone, right now the isolation I am experiencing is challenging. You have a family and therefore a job and responsibilities to do. It's difficult for me in not hearing or receiving feedback at all. So right now I would say that living alone may cut yourself off from the human race, and such isolation is not normal and that may be one difficulty I personally experience with living alone. There needs to be a balance.
Rooftop sunset! 💕💕💕
We will definitely do it again 😂
Love this.Hello Madison, found you through the pod cast you did with Cas Clutter Bug. 💕NonnaGrace 🐓
Another great video! You’re such a gem, Madisun. Thank you for all you share. You’re such a breath of fresh air amongst all the toxic trends of “my productive 5am morning routine”. I was just wondering, other than walks with your family, what exercise do you do that reflects your slow rhythms of the day? I love walks, but I will admit, I hate “working out”. Do you just do simple stretches or actually do a workout video? Just wondering what sorts of movement people do that align with slow living? I’ve seen you do some mat exercises on your videos before? Do you follow any videos?
Great question! I usually try to live with my cycle. Respecting times when I have less energy, but doing more “intense” workouts when I have more energy. I have a plan to more in-depth video about this.
@@MadisunGray ah ok! I’ve been reading “In the Flo” so it sounds like you do cycle syncing! Thanks so much and looking forward to the video! 🥰
Every time I like something there to be toxic negative sides to it