How Minimalism Changed My Life | sharing my story...
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I never thought I'd be telling this story, but here I am. Today I'm sharing about how getting rid of clutter, stress, excess and a toxic mindset changed my life forever.
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Wow! God is in the details. This was so perfectly timed for me! I am 44, and have been married for almost 22 years. I grew up poor. My good father worked as hard as he could but never made "enough" money, and always believed he was a failure. My mom went back to work once we were in school, but they still struggled. I adopted their scarcity mindset. Not just in money, but in beauty, style, thinness, etc, I was never enough. Temporally, my husband and I started with nothing but our clothes and my husband's rock collection. (Not kidding. He finally let it go, but now my son has an even bigger rock collection.) We spent the first 5 years of our marriage acquiring things and bought our first house and had our first baby in 2004. In 2006 I heard about minimalism for the first time and it resonated with me deeply. I did a big purge and loved the clean, free feeling in our home. In 2007 we had another baby and bought more stuff, and a bigger house to put it in. I purged again in 2010 when we moved to our 3rd and current home, which was slightly smaller. We kept acquiring anyway, until we finished our basement 7 years ago and had to purge again so the constructioncrews could build the walls. The cycle continued. I finally recognized the madness of my pattern and started asking myself why? Why do I constantly declutter and then keep buying more?? I looked back and questioned for months until I finally figured it out! Literally, this morning, I figured it out. I have been playing the minimalism game this month, feverishly searching for more items to declutter and promising myself I won't buy more this time. As I said my morning prayer, I finally got quiet enough to hear the Spirit tell me, "You are doing all this because you still don't believe you are enough. You buy things to appear as though you have it all together, but you don't believe you do. Minimalism appeals to you because it says 'You don't need more. You already HAVE enough.' And I am telling you that you already ARE enough." The part of me that says I will never be enough and the part of me that knows I am enough have been duking it out for YEARS! What a gift that you had that experience in your 20's. I know the Lord allowed me to go through this for 20 years for a reason, and certainly it has solidified my testimony that He will meet me where I am and help me walk His path, but it sure would have been easier if I had figured it out 20 years ago. So. Thank you for your testimony and keep telling people! Keep teaching these things, because they ARE life changing!! Any positive change in another's life is part of God's work. You are doing it!
Thank you for sharing this...it spoke to me 🙌❤
So powerful. Thank you for sharing!
Same. Thank you.
😭😭 I 100% resonate with all you have said. I have had the same struggles and crazy cycle. I'm 40 and just in the last year God has been teaching me more of the "why" I do what I do. Praise God we are a work in progress and his companion and grace are GREAT!!! Thank you for your testimony and words of encouragement.
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As a Muslim listening to this I can feel this how going back to the creator and finding peace from him , nothing can fulfil you like that thank you for sharing
Assalamualeikum!! Eid Mubarak sister
I was thinking about this exact idea and remembered the Hadith “If the son of Adam had money equal to a valley, then he will wish for another similar to it, for nothing can fill (satisfy) the eye of Adam’s son except dust (*). And Allaah (Subhahanu wata’alaa) forgives him who (repents to Him) begs for His pardon.”
@@attawie yes! Subanaallah, timely reminder.
I wholeheartedly agree. I stopped binging on food when I started praying. I finally felt fulfilled when I turned to Allah 🙏🏼
Happiness, fulfillment, contentment filled my heart when I started praying and I no longer felt I had to fill my void with food. ❤
The Muslim god is not the same as God, the Creator of the universe as detailed in the Holy Bible. There is only one God and one way to Him and that is through Christ, His Son. John 14:6.
Minimalism is healing! I've suffered from bad depression and anxiety for years. After learning about minimalism on UA-cam, I started taking tiny steps in that direction. It's been about 3 years; my place is still not what I would like it to be, I'm still decluttering. But man! Just the consistent, small act of decluttering and simplifying has not only cleared up my place but other areas of my life! I am so much more peaceful and live slowly now, enjoying a simple life. God bless all you UA-camrs who have started this movement. My life has changed for the good!!
That's amazing! It is just baby steps and consistency! I also am trying to declutter my house and be more minimal! It's so exciting! I look forward to it one day being much cleaner!
@@AlishaPeisha Exciting indeed! Cheers to you!
@@kimberlyborosa5097 thank you! 😊
Yes! It's amazing how much minimalism has impacted every aspect of my life in so many positive ways.
This is one of the most endearing testimonies I have heard in a long while. I am 68 years old and my word for the year is being content.
Don’t even have words to respond. I’m humbled reading those words, Sandra. Thank you.
That's a great word for the year!
I am a 62 year old woman raising four of my grandchildren alone after a recent split from my partner of 12 years. I cannot tell you how badly I needed to hear what you are saying in this video. Thank you for helping me to regain my focus on what's important to me. Thank you!
I had a very stressful 10 months, and decided today to sit in my easy chair and try to de stress and chill out. I found your channel in my feed .I have been living simply for 5 years.
I will tell you when I saw your intro I thought look at this beautiful woman, I can’t wait to see her story.
I am old enough to be your mom, and living simply has made me stop wanting things. I am happy with what I have and appreciate what I do have material thinks don’t matter to me anymore, I had such a huge awakening once I decluttered, donated and only kept what I love and need… my daughter asked me yesterday what I would like for my birthday, I said absolutely nothing you can buy me in a store, I said why don’t we go on a mothers daughter lunch date, spending time with you is my greatest gift… I only shop intentionally now… and I go thru my belongings monthly, and I still,find a few things to donate….
Loved hearing your story, and I needed this today. Thank you
This was such a blessing to me. “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.” 😊 “be content with what you have” Heb 13:5 & “I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content” Phil 4:11 has been what I have to remind my self daily as I find myself constantly discontent & I want the Lord to satisfy me.
Amennnn 😇💕
Years ago, when I was having an eating problem, I got so tired of it I cried out to God for healing. He used a verse to speak to me and healed me. Your testimony shows me yet again that scripture heals.
Wow, SO well said Margaret, this is so powerful ❤️
🥺♥️ thank you, Dawn.
Those are kind words coming from you!
Thanks for sharing her video! Enjoyed it very much!
Thank you Dawn this lady is so inspiring and I've happily subscribed 😊 ☺️
So glad you shared this!
Something the Lord has consistently spoken to my heart recently is "keep your eyes on me". When I do that, I notice so many temptations and insecurities and lack of gratitude slip away and all I can see is the profound love of Jesus in my life
Your epiphany about being discontent was powerful and moving. Praise God for the wisdom we get from others, for the wisdom in His word, and for your awesome testimony.
This. I love this. In so many aspects this is my story just throw in divorce and being a single mom. I feel all of this. And Minimalism has changed me in so many ways as it has you. I tried for years with "stuff" to fill a void in my life and realized that can only be filled with Christ. So I got rid of 95% of my stuff and have never looked back. Thank you for sharing your story. I love your videos they are SO calming to watch.
Letting go of stuff makes such an impact. I love your story even in this brief comment ☺️
@@rachellehoogendoorn aww thank you!!
Thank you, I’m touched that my words could encourage you too. You’ve had to experience a lot of discomfort and loss too. Gosh I know I’m not alone in working through these things. Thanks for sharing this.
Shall not want. This just hit me like a TON OF BRICKS. 🙏🏽
He is the only thing that matters. It is so easy to chase rainbows and end up empty. He shows us the really important things. Lovely to hear your story.
Psalm 23!!! My 4 year old and I have memorized this verse recently and we say it together every night. Such a impactful and all encompassing passage. You are an inspiration. Thank you for being vulnerable. God Bless.
Amen I truly believe when we get all the "stuff" out of our homes and minds God can then really speak to us and we can hear Him more clearly bc we don't have our hearts and minds on other things! Love your story and that you give God the glory for it all!!!
Thankfully my Mother always taught me how important is 'contentment' in life.
"I have joy in my soul often." Yes!!! Thank you for your testimony.
Remember veggie tales madam blueberry? " Because a thankful heart is a happy heart." Thank you for sharing and using your story to share how God has worked in your life!
I remember Barbara Manatee 😂 I just came back from Florida and I sang that song to Manatee 🤦 hmm I didn't realize that was a joyful and thankful heart. Thank you for the reminder. 💜
Stuff mart.....
Loved that one. Used to walk around singing "I'm so blue, I don't know what to do" when my kids were upset I had a habit of bursting into song.
Thank you for sharing! That was so beautiful and helpful!🙏🏼💕
Thank you for sharing your testimony!
So helpful and such a blessing. ❤
This was a blessing to me. Thank you for sharing your story!
Wow!!
Thank you!!
We NEED more videos like this!! : ) You’re so honest, and you talk about your faith!!!
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Thank you so much for sharing! I am currently going through what you went through and wow! It was so powerful and it spoke into my life! Thank you so much for sharing and for being raw and honest.
May the Lord continue to bless you and use you 💕
I just stumbled upon your UA-cam channel and this video truly touched me. Thank you so much for sharing. I can resonate with so much that you said. Bless you on your continued paths and thank you so much! I needed this today.
Margaret, this was SUCH an inspirational video, thank you so much for this. Honestly, my heart was so full watching this. Im so discontent with my life, having no direction or guidance, just going for what everyone else has, but as youve stated, its exactly where im supposed to be in my life, and little by little as I go forward, I know everything will start to look up for me soon. Thank you for sharing this with us.
WOOOOW I've been struggling for awhile mentally. We've been going over Psalm 23 for a couple weeks at my church and I recently found your channel. The Lord is really speaking to me 🙏🙌
Loved your story , thank you for sharing your faith so openly . I too struggle at times with not wanting and desiring the things of this world , but true joy and fulfillment is found in the Lord - so thank you for the reminder and the reference to psalm 23 ❤️
This is exactly what I needed to hear today - thank you so much for making this video and sharing !
Wow! Thank you so much for sharing! This has been me lately...thank you for the encouragement to put my focus where it really needs to be❤
This is so encouraging 💛 I’m so so happy I found your channel while researching pro metabolic eating! You are such an awesome light in this community and I’ve almost finished catching up on all the videos you’ve made ✨ thank you for sharing your heart and knowledge 💕
This touched me so deeply. I will keep and rewatch when I'm struggling. Thank you
I saved this video on my “watch later” list for weeks and I finally had the time to listen to it today. What a blessing. Thank you so much for sharing this. I have been in the same boat and simple living has played an essential part of our happiness as a family
Thank you. I needed your video exactly at this moment.
Thank you Margaret for sharing your story. It was moving and so helpful to hear. Much love ❤
So sweet and honest. Thank you. You said what many of us are afraid to admit.
The closet I have felt to god is when I had the least amount of stuff. I have never really thought about if I was disconnect but thinking about it, in a lot of places in my life I am. I just found you and I have been enjoying all of your videos! and inspiring me to do some of my own! I've currently realized how much my stuff has made me unhappy and how I have been buying things that I truly don't need. I really love that verse and am appreciate you bringing god into things !
Such a powerful testimony, thank you for sharing ❤️ I really needed this.
I am battling stage 1 thyroid cancer for a year now and that has been the lowest time of my life where I felt that God stripped me off of everything-- to teach me what I am made for and should live for. I thank Him that finally I found a youtuber making videos on minimalism and intentional living that is Christian and not someone who is using yoga and other universal galactic meditation to be in peace. You earned one new subscriber by sharing your testimony. Thank you very much. God bless you.
God bless you too dear. You haven't been dealt easy cards. I'm sorry to hear you've been battling cancer. Truly, gosh I don't have many words other than...you know strength on a whole different level.
Sending love your way, I'm so glad you're here.
@@margaretmatheny thank you very much. In my weakness His strength is made perfect.
Thank you, I have a lot to contemplate now. Things I never considered were bringing me down. I'm ready to climb back up. God bless you and your family.
Wow this was such a moving and inspiring story thank you 😊 I look forward to watching all your videos.
This video is so so so good! Thank you for being honest and for giving God credit for changing your life. What really resonates with me was how you said God withholding things from you was actually a blessing! Amen!
Thank you, thank you, thank you. Great testimony. Thank you for being honest about your discontent and the baseball wife bit about our insecurities. It helped a lot.
I'm so proud of you. Thanks for sharing this ❤️🙏🏽
What a great testimony! Of course right what I needed to hear.
Thank you for sharing ❤️
Thank you for sharing your testimony!
Thank you for this beautiful video! So impactful.
Powerful! Thank you for sharing! ✝
I cannot tell you have much this video means to me! I've been feeling all sorts of ways lately. Longing for simplicity. I've watched many videos on this subject matter, yet none have touched me as deeply as yours. Such beauty, wisdom, and grace just pours from you. The moment you mentioned Psalm 23 I knew the Lord had led me directly to your video....only in His perfect timing. THANK YOU for the encouragement and for sharing your beautiful testimony.
What a powerful testimony 🙌🏼 To be honest I was not expecting this! But our Lord knew I needed to hear this … what a mighty God we serve. Many blessings to you❤️
Thank you SO much for this. I actually am dealing with chronic fatigue syndrome, and I can’t help but feel that the constant stress I’ve been in and perfectionist personality… so much like what you described. I feel so hopeful for the first time.. more than when I was doing the supplements and elimination diets.. and way more now when I focus on slow living and minimalism. Thank you, deeply from the bottom of my heart, for sharing your story
Absolutely LOVE that you talked so honestly about your faith!!
And isnt it true that minimalism really is a spiritual process that isnt really called secular “minimalism.” It is really called NOT COVETING. It is living the 10th commandment not coveting your neighbor’s goods. Yet it could also be found in commandment 1 no false gods. Lifestyle can be a god.
But nobody wants to hear that God stuff so Minimalism sells. In the end though the spirit speaks truth.
Thank you so much. I am touched to tears by this. 🙏🌺
This did not just speak to me, it Screamed at me, in such a good way.
Thank you so much for
sharing this very powerful message.
What a great story! Thank you for sharing that!
I love this!!!!!!! Putting ourselves in a place where we're not surrounded by (greedy) unnecessary materials, but instead humbling ourselves & appreciate the little things essential things God gifts us. Also giving to those in need is a great gift for our hearts. God's knows us by our fruits for sure 🙏🏼❣️ beautiful testimony! God bless 🥰
This is so beautiful & real! Thank you! Sounds so similar to me ❤️ thank you for speaking truth out into a world full of lies & deception.
Thank you for your story. I'm so happy I could hear what you said. I'm at the beginning of starting the journey with minimalism, and by listening to you I just found the new hope. And the way you talk about God is so beautiful. Thank you!
Thank you for your words and sharing your story. Whilst I’m not religious (where I grew up, the church was basically banned from society), I totally get what you wanted to get across and I think I can absolutely relate to you. Even though I feel totally “worldly”, I’m sick of always wanting (more) of the worldly things. I want connection and contentment and I won’t find these in clothes or any other luxury article. Our home is pretty minimal, I have a small wardrobe and people often comment on how little “stuff” we have, but minimalism is not just about how little you own, but how much you actually live. I need to work on the second part! I think that’s why I found you and that’s my sign to work on myself. Thank you! x
I really enjoyed this video. The way you explained your journey really hit home for me. I feel like I am in the low, I have faith in the Lord however, I know my whole life won't feel this way. Watching your videos relaxes me and gives me hope. I truly value and enjoy your content! Thank you! ♡
Beautiful testimony. Thank you for sharing! All glory to the Most High!
Hi Margaret, thank you soo much for this amazing honest talk! I am also on a journey similar to yours of reaching some lows that have allowed me to understand that God is here with us every step of the way and all does happen for a good reason to allow us to find real happiness, love and joy inside. But oh it is such a hard journey : D. So happy you are finding the light, many blessings from Denmark!!
Beautiful journey! Thank you!
Tk you so much for sharing this part of your life and being so vulnerable, I needed to hear I am not the only one ✨
I love all of this. Thank you for letting the Lord use you...being vulnerable and helping so many people. God bless you.
I love the story and journey you have went through. It sounds so familiar to my own. Blessings! And thank you for sharing.
Such a beautiful testimony! HalleluYah!
What a blessing you are to others (including me). Thank you!
Wow I needed to see this video today. I’ve been wanting something and it didn’t go as planned. The scripture you quoted really hit home for me. I will meditate on this. Thank you for allowing the lord to use you. God bless you sister! 🙏🏼❤️
Awesome testimony, thanks for sharing!!
I really needed this video. Thank you.
So enjoyed this video. Your testimony makes me so happy!
The first 3 minutes into this video brought a tear to my eye because I feel like you’re telling my story too! You did the opposite of trigger me by the way, it’s nice to hear someone else talk about what I also went through but from their own point of view. It makes me not feel as lonely and ashamed, thank you. 💗
I can relate to your feelings of discontent, and parts of your story are true for me as well. I became interested in minimalism several years ago, and have definitely found that living with less/being intention with the things that I buy and bring in to my home has helped me tremendously in the sense that you don't always realize the weight of all of your stuff. That being said, the Lord also met me where I was and has shown me that He is the only one that can truly satisfy my soul. As you mentioned, you can do all of the things no matter what that may be, but our true contentment comes from Him. I love that you give him the Glory on your platform. He's doing great things through you Margaret.
Thank you!! Everything you said is spot on. You are an inspiration. We need so little to thrive. I have so much more than i need and 90% of it needs to go - starting today. Thank you!!
I’m glad you made this video. Made me cry thinking about my own discontentment. Thank you ❤️
Needed that today. Thank you for being real.
I love this, love your testimony! And I love the 23rd Psalm. The Lord also used it for me when I was in between jobs recalling to memory, “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want!” 🙌🏻 such a sweet reminder that we can trust Him always.
Thank you for being vulnerable enough to share your testimony/story. I love that you are in a good place right now. May God continue to bless you with wisdom and strength to continue.
This is beautiful! To learn this so young! God has truly blessed you!
This is so good! I definitely struggle with this. So inspiring.
Thank you for this, Margaret! You captured the words of my heart that I didn't know how to express until you shared your story. I am a little at a loss of words with how much I relate to this - A God-wink.
This is the first of your videos I see and it gave me so much joy to learn you are Christian. I've been going through something similar and, like you, my b-day is coming and I'm evaluating my life. I believe God wanted me to see this, to see that it's possible. Thank you for sharing your vulnerability. This has been a blessing.
This is what I needed to hear. Thank you, sister in Christ!
Wow so much heartfelt wisdom in your words! You are truly a genuine, and authentic person beautiful inside and out ! Thank you for being a vessel for the Lord to use to speak truth into a lost world. Blessings 🌸
Precious Testimony! Thank you for sharing with us! HE IS SO GOOD!
My experience was extremely similar. I’m still decluttering too. So nice to see you here!
Wow thanks i really appreciate you sharing your testimony honestly you opened up my eyes in a way i didn't even know I needed 💕
Thank you Margaret for your inspiring testimony 🙏
Just subscribed! God Bless You! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
Wow you definitely hit the core of how I have been feeling. Thank you for your transparency.
Praise the Lord!! Loved hearing your story, really inspiring x
Beautiful! Thank you for sharing, sister!
“God brings us down to build us up. Satan builds us up to bring us down” struggling with some of the same things! Thank you for sharing ❤️
sometimes I think drags or pulls us down is a better term. Having known what being round narcissism and mental issues is like it feels like it wants to hold us there
(which is not nice)
just to be aware of.
But I agree with you
Well said.
Wow Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful message. I needed it. God is really working through you. My soul sensed that you are speaking the truth and you helped me realize I am on the wrong path. I need to change. I started to value and obsessed more about what I want and do not have. Always on the look out for something new to make me happier or to make me look and feel better. I need change in my life
Amazing message. I needed this so badly today. From a very tired and anxious new mom, thank you. ❤️
I've never watched you before, but I love this video! It's so powerful and raw. Thanks for sharing ❤
Thank you! Those words are so kind. I'm so glad you're here!!
This is such a wonderful message, thank you so much dear, i am sharing it right away
Wow, I just started my “minimalist journey” as well and it was actually to get through a harsh winter, I just had so many harsh realizations etc and like you said I literally looked in the mirror and seen discontentment my mind was so cluttered and chaotic.. I had finally seen it and after that day I have been doing everything I can to make my life simpler and easier. After decluttering my mind I’m finally moving up to my many many many, physics attachments, to the meaningless things I look to for security
What an amazing video! Beautiful testimony. I totally related to you. Blessings!
Wow! Beautifully done. Thank you for sharing. This was a gift. God really uses His people in remarkable ways. You're testimony encouraged me just when I needed it. I felt stuck and confused, but, God is good. He always comes through.