Life is Simple, We Humans Make It Hard

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  • @at-pm3cb
    @at-pm3cb 3 роки тому +112

    1. food / water
    2. clothing
    3. shelter
    4. meaningful work
    5. love

  • @robbertou
    @robbertou 4 роки тому +217

    This guy understands life

    • @shaneross7428
      @shaneross7428 3 роки тому +22

      Most definitely. All these other so called guru's try to make us have to do mental gymnastics, this guy shows life really is very simple. The information highway started bogging everyone down and made everyone think that the more complicated life is the better it is. Cases of massive depression and anxiety shows otherwise. Thank you for waking me up especially with this video.

    • @sariahlace5944
      @sariahlace5944 3 роки тому +2

      💯💯💯👍👍👍👏👏👏🤝🤝✊✊✊

    • @chasingsimpledreams
      @chasingsimpledreams 3 роки тому +6

      He does. I’ve been following Tim’s journey for years and he hasn’t wavered on the message. He lives simply. And he’s happy (and realistic, he lets you know that things aren’t perfect.) and so down to earth.

    • @natesamadhi33
      @natesamadhi33 2 роки тому

      What? No, everybody knows the only way to live is to work 120 hours a week for Google/Microsoft until you're 85.
      Bill Gates is the Christ; he loves you & needs your labor.

  • @67NewEngland
    @67NewEngland 6 років тому +175

    Success in life is learning to silence the continuous conversation in our brain that makes every moment or situation more than it is...live in the moment.

  • @alphadogmindset5958
    @alphadogmindset5958 5 років тому +83

    A simple life is the best life!!

  • @ZE308AC
    @ZE308AC 4 роки тому +59

    People are tired of working in the same pkace for 20 50 years. Its probably a lot more fun working at different jobs and traveling the world than to work in one spot.

    • @TimothyWard
      @TimothyWard  4 роки тому +22

      It definitely is!!!

    • @heymisswest
      @heymisswest 3 роки тому +10

      THIS!!!!!! That old way of working is dead!

  • @mumpygumboo8554
    @mumpygumboo8554 Рік тому +1

    so refreshing to listen to this VS the usual pep talk to become a workaholic

  • @myfriendjenonline7831
    @myfriendjenonline7831 6 років тому +66

    I hate to be the one focusing on the negative, but I wonder who watches such spiritually positive video that doesn’t judge anyone and then hits the thumbs down button? Like how did they get here, why are they here?

    • @CalmVibesVee
      @CalmVibesVee 6 років тому +9

      Maybe they have unhealed wounds? They are discouraged? Some people are in a place of darkness still that when they are faced with the Light they run back to the dark and hit thumbs down on the way out. It is a spiritual blindness of sorts and they cant see just yet. They are in a painful place however maybe next time they will pick up a little more light. Hopefully baby steps.
      It is our kindness and patience with them that can point them to positive living. Let us keep encouraging others with giving our love. Love can heal others. Amen.

    • @myfriendjenonline7831
      @myfriendjenonline7831 6 років тому +2

      ForgiveAndLove09 definitely. I have suffered with depression and understand there is not a cure for it. There will always be highs and lows. I just have a hard time relating bc even in my lows tearing someone else down has never crossed my mind. Others thriving helps pull me out of my lows and gives me hope. I hope one day these people will come to that point bc it is such a relief. 🙏🏾

    • @CalmVibesVee
      @CalmVibesVee 6 років тому

      SeeJenRun I hope so too friend 🙏🏼

    • @sariahlace5944
      @sariahlace5944 3 роки тому

      @Bodark Zulu
      Simply put but we’ll said
      💯💯💯👏👏👏👍👍🤝👍✊✊

    • @dhyantemryava
      @dhyantemryava 3 роки тому

      True

  • @thriftyshirtpicker6449
    @thriftyshirtpicker6449 6 років тому +59

    Ecclesiastes 7:29 "God made us plain and simple. We made ourselves very complicated." It's been one of my favorite Bible verses for a very long time.

    • @tfootball779
      @tfootball779 2 роки тому

      It's crazy that all that is happening in modern day is just there plainly all in the Holy Bible

    • @arondagibs2576
      @arondagibs2576 Рік тому

      Like this

  • @westboy52
    @westboy52 3 роки тому +41

    I don't know how I, a 23 year old guy from the Czech republic, have found your channel, but you're sharing real wisdom and dropping some truth-bombs on everyone. Thank you!

  • @alchristensen8121
    @alchristensen8121 3 роки тому +13

    I saw a nature show a few years ago that really opened my mind. It was about gorillas. What did they do all day? They woke up, foraged for some food, napped, socialized, foraged for food, socialized, mated, napped, socialized, slept. It's what most animals do. But, as you say, we humans had to go and make things harder than necessary.

  • @FLAC05
    @FLAC05 3 роки тому +48

    The wisdom in this video is A+. This perspective can unlock a world of happiness, motivation, and tranquility. To live a simple life doesn’t mean you don’t have to pursue worthwhile goals. Keep at them, just don’t forget the base line simplicity.

  • @nexuspluz9797
    @nexuspluz9797 2 роки тому +17

    "Find something you love to do,do it till you die"..man,that hit hard.Anyway keep up the good work,you inspire a lot of people..

  • @MsSassyMT
    @MsSassyMT 6 років тому +47

    I am definitely striving for the simpler life and realizing how little I actually need to survive and be happy. Great video.

  • @jasondinh5603
    @jasondinh5603 3 роки тому +12

    “I see people. I’m going the other way.” 😂

  • @gullahtaino4877
    @gullahtaino4877 4 роки тому +19

    Dude looks sincerely happy ‼️❤️💪🏾😁

  • @deidrethethreader
    @deidrethethreader 3 роки тому +6

    Who would of thought that 2 years after this video, everything that Tim was talking about would come to pass. Prophetic

  • @leoserrano6032
    @leoserrano6032 3 роки тому +9

    I agree with you in 2021. Things are shifting, COVID exposed the flaws in society and pushed us closer to that realization.

  • @teametal11
    @teametal11 6 років тому +35

    You are fearless and a real inspiration. Thank you for sharing your wisdom.

  • @RiziBeats
    @RiziBeats 2 роки тому +5

    Very glad I decided to click on this video. Gonna be binge watching all your videos whenever I need some peace of mind. Thank you

  • @marmotuprising7510
    @marmotuprising7510 3 роки тому +23

    I found you a couple days ago and cannot stop watching your videos. I've been in a depressive funk and your messages are really helping me to rethink my mindset right now. LOVE LOVE LOVE seeing your beautiful hiking locations too. I'm always so happy when I get to hike near streams. I love watching the water and how it sounds. Pure bliss.

    • @SAMEntalhealth
      @SAMEntalhealth 2 роки тому +4

      He's my favorite what i call coach of addiction and more on UA-cam

    • @electricityonMARS
      @electricityonMARS 2 роки тому

      🎶"Its ok to be funky, just dont wallow in the funk"🎶 - Timothy Ward

  • @cerellebarnes3971
    @cerellebarnes3971 4 роки тому +16

    Amen!! Well said! I think some of us are slowly seeing this and moving back to the simple life. We’re getting tired of the rat race, materialism, consumerism and the dependency on money. Its getting ridiculous that money is attached to everything.

  • @BlackButterfly78
    @BlackButterfly78 6 років тому +21

    Your walks always look peaceful. Just watching you take them calms my nerves.

  • @backroads82
    @backroads82 2 роки тому +9

    Basics are all we need and everything else is just icing on the cake. The thing to remember is sometimes too much icing can make you sick......

    • @user-hliudpn
      @user-hliudpn Рік тому

      And how you get too much icing with greed, envy and covetousness, is a problem.

  • @gregoriomendoza2190
    @gregoriomendoza2190 7 місяців тому +1

    Hello Tim! I just found out about your YT channel a few days ago. I listen to your talks while taking my long walks and hikes in nature every day, I find them enlightening and convey lots of peace which is awesome. Keep up the good work! :) Cheers from Spain!

  • @GodofWarChuka
    @GodofWarChuka 9 місяців тому

    Great video. I’m 52 now, and I remember how much simpler life was back in the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. It was definitely easier with a lot less Tech!

  • @555fh
    @555fh 5 років тому +33

    Life is hard. We sometimes can become the product of our past and the human mind is hard to control and make peace with. Keeping peace and finding yourself and saying true to yourself is hard in it self. Humans do make life more complicated but we can also learn to make it more simple and uncomplicated. 💜

  • @brianc6218
    @brianc6218 3 роки тому +8

    Amen to that. It’s always a struggle for me to try to meet societies expectations versus just living life for me on my terms.

  • @djofortunato5799
    @djofortunato5799 2 роки тому +2

    Brilliant.
    Thanks for providing an island rock of solace, in the vastness of the illusion that is the internet 😀👍😄

  • @Tearsofasilentheart
    @Tearsofasilentheart 3 роки тому +9

    Ive longed to live a simple life.
    Actually been forced to due to ill health. Although i dont want to have illnesses... Im having more freedom. Watching your videos made me realise that my thoughts about down sizing really works... Your mind feels more free. And being around happier people really helps us. Also trying to not be around negative people puts diamonds in your life. 😍💎😊

  • @krymyldamacdonald4191
    @krymyldamacdonald4191 Рік тому

    Thank you. I have been saying it forever and nobody listens. Glad you brought it up to the light 🙏

  • @user-or6yn8pm3c
    @user-or6yn8pm3c 3 роки тому +3

    This is true. The more I go to quiet areas the more happy I am and the quality of relationships I make in small towns is much better than in big cities.

  • @sunnyjones2659
    @sunnyjones2659 9 місяців тому +1

    Needed this! Thank you!!! 😊

  • @saudigold50
    @saudigold50 3 роки тому +10

    Simplicity is brilliant. Another stellar video. Thanks, Tim.

  • @PBearSS58
    @PBearSS58 4 роки тому +14

    I don't agree with everything you said, but I like your take very much. Your words made me feel calmer, thank you, man

  • @planetkg7712
    @planetkg7712 3 роки тому +4

    Glad to see that there's someone else that sees things as I do. Thank you!

  • @lexielulou9081
    @lexielulou9081 5 років тому +17

    This is exactly what I needed to hear right now 💓

  • @life5161
    @life5161 6 років тому +20

    It's crazy how similar we view life. You Sir are a SMART man. You see through all the horse shit like I do

    • @sariahlace5944
      @sariahlace5944 3 роки тому +1

      Well said.
      💯💯💯✊✊👍👍✊✊✊✊✊👏👏

  • @cordariusniter5735
    @cordariusniter5735 3 роки тому +5

    To live is to simply live for your fun. Physically and mentally.Your the happiest when your having fun

  • @tanndigedan2261
    @tanndigedan2261 2 роки тому +2

    You are such a wise soul!

  • @Thagy1973
    @Thagy1973 3 роки тому +4

    I like this guy. Seems very genuine.

  • @westboy52
    @westboy52 3 роки тому +2

    Díky!

    • @westboy52
      @westboy52 3 роки тому

      It's barely even a dollar, but thank you for sharing this.

  • @ROEVOSS
    @ROEVOSS 3 роки тому +9

    14:33 "You can get rid of all your social media account. You don't have to have them. We think is this great advancement that allows us to communicate so much quicker but guess what, we still got the same problems we've always had, now we just hear about them quicker because we tell them on Facebook."

  • @heymisswest
    @heymisswest 3 роки тому +9

    I agree!!! With this whole video! We are tired of following this whole Rule book that we are all supposed to follow. I'm sick of it! I just wanna live and be free

  • @OG1919
    @OG1919 2 роки тому +2

    "Live life as if everything is rigged in your favor." --Rumi

  • @at-pm3cb
    @at-pm3cb 3 роки тому +5

    I struggle with finding the love part - it is what drives me to keep in the cycle of renting and working and trying to live in a nice area

  • @TheMidnightBandit
    @TheMidnightBandit Рік тому

    When my life is so amazingly boring is when I choose to look at it as if it's challenging. I choose to look for problems. I choose to look for reasons to invalidate myself due to not having the stresses of others being productive. I really just want to make music and drive my car. Maybe snuggle my cat. I'm already making tons of music on my own, 473 beats on SoundCloud in 3 years. I really just want to maintain that. If I could travel and meet some of these people I know online that'd be beautiful. That's about it. My long term goal is to play my music on the regular at a music lounge, where people can appreciate my stuff. Like an art gallery, but for beats. That would be amazing.

  • @robinmorgan8179
    @robinmorgan8179 Рік тому +1

    Hi Tim, i really really love your life.
    I love the ideal of living simple.
    Alot of times we think we need all these things to live. Less is living, more is a headache. ❤❤❤❤

  • @FunTime-uu7tu
    @FunTime-uu7tu 4 роки тому +6

    Facts, I don’t even know why we make it so hard

  • @theurbanthirdhomestead
    @theurbanthirdhomestead 3 роки тому +2

    This video should be required viewing for everyone. 🥰

  • @morganalexandria2524
    @morganalexandria2524 7 місяців тому +1

    I have been binging your videos and want to say thank you and I love them I hope you do more in the near future your words have inspired me and opened my mind ❤ much love

    • @TimothyWard
      @TimothyWard  7 місяців тому +1

      Glad to hear that! I definitely plan on making more content!

  • @taridean
    @taridean Рік тому

    7:38 You don't even need to go far back as ancestors to see this today. I noticed this visiting villages in my home country of Zimbabwe. The people were just more noticeably happy, yet had less material stuff we covert here in first world countries. A lot of them live off the crops they grow and livestock they rare.

  • @godnotavailable2094
    @godnotavailable2094 3 роки тому +7

    Possibly my favorite rap lyric ever is "Food is food, water is water, air is air, the rest is mental." It's true. Virtually all of our dread stems from the psyche, and it's best to be aware of that.

  • @Parvenu90
    @Parvenu90 2 роки тому +1

    So much truth, brother.

  • @Chris-ze4sq
    @Chris-ze4sq 6 років тому +7

    BACK with another video !! Love the walk and talks. Beautiful scenery !! Meanwhile, I just got home from another day in cubicle land and sitting in traffic for an hour :(

  • @fatcapital88
    @fatcapital88 2 роки тому +1

    Another great video, thank you!

  • @solidwisdom8749
    @solidwisdom8749 3 роки тому +3

    True wisdom. All facts man. Love your videos

  • @dianechase532
    @dianechase532 2 роки тому +1

    Another amazing video Timothy, your messages are really needed at this time in History. So glad a friend referred me to your videos. I am now a subscriber. Thank you again from Canada.

  • @rawproof
    @rawproof 2 роки тому

    Good to revisit this message. Keep on trekkin', man!!!

  • @Reed5016
    @Reed5016 Рік тому

    This is a really good message. 4 years after this video, and the perfect storm you mentioned seems to be getting closer every day. So many people are still in denial, but there are also a lot of people who seem like they understand. I’m glad I found this channel.

  • @victoriasage7
    @victoriasage7 3 місяці тому

    This is one of my favorites ❤

  • @GR-yc9jp
    @GR-yc9jp 3 роки тому +3

    Great videos. I've been breaking out for the past few years. I too crave Simplicity.

  • @TheeBlackJournal
    @TheeBlackJournal 3 роки тому +19

    You should put your recordings on spotify as podcasts

  • @26MECH
    @26MECH 3 роки тому +1

    This is so true. Every word. Our society is lost.

  • @coolbreez773
    @coolbreez773 3 роки тому +3

    Timothy is 100% correct. I'm one of those people who could complicate a game of snap!

  • @SimplyNaturalBlack
    @SimplyNaturalBlack 6 років тому +4

    Great video! Great scenery! Great words spoken! Peace and Blessings Timothy:)

  • @joankelly1277
    @joankelly1277 Рік тому

    I love your videos. Thank you ❤

  • @daisymaedog
    @daisymaedog 3 роки тому +1

    You are a very smart man. I'm so glad I found your channel!!

  • @CoachBillyMcMahon
    @CoachBillyMcMahon 4 роки тому +5

    2021 here. Spot on

  • @dc1674
    @dc1674 4 роки тому +2

    Very well said. Love the atitude. I try to teach my kid this.

  • @kemikyja4star421
    @kemikyja4star421 6 років тому +4

    “ It’s an ice skating rink Tim, you know nothing” I laughed harder than I should have on that 😂 another great video Tim!!! 👍🏾

  • @laserfocus6178
    @laserfocus6178 3 роки тому +3

    I think every life-form has this yearning for eternity. We, being humans with our complicated brains, are always trying to shape our environment to somehow bring us closer to this "ever-lasting paradise". I guess that's why we always strive for the idea of "success/money/fame/wealth/etc". But because all the things we do involve sacrifices either directly or indirectly, people have vastly different opinions on everything. Imagine that we have all these advancement, cultures and languages around us, I guess it just makes us perceive life as highly complex.
    Just my thought... But, I really like your perspective of trying to simplify things, which I'm currently working on. Cheers!

    • @TimothyWard
      @TimothyWard  3 роки тому +2

      You make some really good points here Laser.

  • @sleeplessinstockwell
    @sleeplessinstockwell 4 роки тому +1

    Excellent video Tim. You’re a top man thank you

  • @saranghaketheeswaran9215
    @saranghaketheeswaran9215 Рік тому +1

    I never do well in tests. It's very hard for me to study. :/ Nothing is under control is the shocking revelation.

  • @SuperDG333
    @SuperDG333 2 роки тому

    Thank you for this one tim

  • @davidimpens4699
    @davidimpens4699 3 роки тому +2

    I like your way of approching life! It's a breather to see u do your thing and you come over as happy and fulfilled. I agree life seems so difficult and confusing but its Not if you dont look at it that way.. thanks for this video :D

  • @SAMEntalhealth
    @SAMEntalhealth 2 роки тому +4

    You and me would be a match made in best friend heaven the way you see things. Same exact way as me. I'm just a few steps behind you suffering a relapse and afraid of opiate withdrawal even though i have resources to make it more comfortable and durable including suboxone, a short taper, I'm tired of suffering the pain. The pain is what traumatizes me and causes post Acute symptoms as well. If im not traumatized throughout detox i will succeed. I'm just afraid right now Tim :((((

  • @fridayblessed9742
    @fridayblessed9742 3 роки тому +1

    You are incredible ❣️

  • @popestar100
    @popestar100 6 років тому +5

    Nice video Tim sometimes we need to hear what we already know 👍

  • @PHDinMeTV
    @PHDinMeTV 6 років тому +1

    We have been enjoying unseasonably warm weather also! Life is not always simple foe everyone everywhere but many times we humans definitely make things harder than they need to be.

  • @cirodimarzio9725
    @cirodimarzio9725 2 роки тому

    Thanks Tim great video.

  • @cathywhite6077
    @cathywhite6077 3 роки тому +8

    Theres no such thing as looking for love..i dont believe in love.relationships.marriages.nor friendships.im very happy living life single..its the best feeling ever.i dont have to deal with unhappiness.anxiety.nor stress.🤗🙂

  • @OluwaShagoon
    @OluwaShagoon 3 роки тому +1

    most ppl have a limited definition of success , this is why ppl give up on their dreams because they dont live up to the standards of ppl who have a robot mentality , u are right life is simple but we make our life to complex because we are constantly chasing something that we dont really want

  • @mr.fixdaplate
    @mr.fixdaplate 2 роки тому +2

    success is breathing

  • @dhyantemryava
    @dhyantemryava 3 роки тому +2

    The last ten seconds should be taught in school. Great video

  • @JH-ht2me
    @JH-ht2me 3 роки тому +2

    its now 2021 I love your videos. keep them going if possible

    • @TimothyWard
      @TimothyWard  3 роки тому +3

      Thank you! I plan on it! 👍

  • @cindyann5841
    @cindyann5841 4 роки тому +1

    I loved this video, so true, all of it.

  • @hodgepodge9997
    @hodgepodge9997 4 роки тому +1

    Love the channel, good approach on life.

  • @Santaheckler
    @Santaheckler 2 роки тому +5

    This aged well!

  • @billygoat9381
    @billygoat9381 2 роки тому +1

    I see people, Ima cut this way. 😆 That's the way I hike too.

  • @whyillustrated5610
    @whyillustrated5610 3 роки тому

    Love ya Tim! You rock!

  • @mattahlschwede4810
    @mattahlschwede4810 3 роки тому +2

    I like your outlook. Keeping it simple makes life a lot easier, but, I hear a lot of people conflate a complicated life with civilization and technology. These two are easy scapegoats, but what's really at issue (IMHO) is how you determine your self-worth. What makes you say, "I did good today"? If you come out of the day alive, with your necessities, and feel that you have made the world a better place, (honestly, just getting somebody to smile or something like that), you win. This is even possible in the middle of the city, with modern technology permeating your life. Just remember that the technology and the city are there to serve you, not the other way around.

  • @traeryoung256
    @traeryoung256 6 років тому +1

    Well said Mr. Ward

  • @Moshographeroriginal
    @Moshographeroriginal 6 років тому +2

    I like your message, but life is simpler for me being able to go out and pick a way to earn money, so I can pay for my needs rather than building my own home, growing my own food, making my own textiles. I get what you're trying to convey though, and in the bigger picture we have made things harder on ourselves.

  • @DVines-sz4nn
    @DVines-sz4nn 3 роки тому

    Wow man WOW just WOW! 🎯

  • @EricF647
    @EricF647 3 роки тому

    Thank you

  • @HomemakerDaze
    @HomemakerDaze 4 роки тому +3

    I love how you say BACK! Lol

  • @bredgethardison7372
    @bredgethardison7372 2 роки тому

    Just subscribed!!!! Awesome Content!

  • @williamkilduff6998
    @williamkilduff6998 3 роки тому +1

    Exactly 💯"

  • @ThePioneeringPixel
    @ThePioneeringPixel 3 роки тому +3

    Baseline: Enjoy yourself and lessen [or ignore entirely if you have a lot of mental fortitude] the goals made by society like getting all this money and fame and etc.

  • @MrJgotti88
    @MrJgotti88 3 роки тому

    Exactly 💯 a peace of mind