My friend is naturally a minimalist but had never thought of it. She has 5 kids and they are outdoorsy, hiking, trapping, sorts. The kids have like 6 outfits. The dad is a “survivalist” kinda person who likes hunting and fishing without special equipment and they don’t stock up or prep. He says **it’s more about what you know than what you hoard** The mom doesn’t go to target and isn’t really attached to stuff. She has a simple haircut and chooses to spend her money traveling with the family and getting massages every couple of months rather than manicures, hair color, shoes for every outfit, bath and bodyworks perfume for every season etc. She says “good enough is good enough” instead of always searching for the next miracle product (laundry cleaner, bathroom cleaner, mop, lotion, conditioner, etc). And I think that’s what I’ve learned the most from her. GOOD ENOUGH IS GOOD ENOUGH.
There are two types of minimalist, relative and absolute. Most people are relative minimalists, even monks and those that own less than 100 items, because at any point they can change their circumstances, they could simply go shopping and own more. However, there are those who live as absolute minimalist life style because they have no choice and no ability to make a different choice. But you right, it's not what we own that matters, but our mindset. You have far more than I do. 12 years ago I went to work and lived in a 4 bedroom town house, and that house wasn't big enough. Then I had an accident which meant I couldn't work, now I live in a one bedroom apartment, and this apartment is too big.
Thoughtful and insightful. In 1981 Duane Elgin came out with what I consider a seminal, academic analysis of minimalism. He talks about the difference between voluntary and involuntary simplicity. (Beverley Hirst in her comment distinguishes between relative and absolute minimalism.) A revised, updated version of the book can be found you-know-where. Voluntary Simplicity (rev): Toward A Way Of Life That Is Outwardly Simple, Inwardly Rich, Book by Duane Elgin
@@Delala I absolutely identify with what you say about extreme minimalism and simplicity calling to me. I love the idea of living lightly and owning very little! However, I also feel that it's impractical, unless you are living in community. 😁 One of the things I don't like about the Buddhist monk culture is that they are living off other people's charity.
@@judylloyd7901 Hi Judy, thank you! 😊❤I'm so glad you enjoy the video!! I agree that too little can become impractical. I try to borrow and rent whenever I can, it's a lovely sollution to buying everything you need 🤗
@@Delala Hello there, thanks for your reply. I'm still part way through the video, and am thrilled to see the pictures of Japanese minimalist interiors! 3:51-4:06 That would be my favourite decorating style. I've always loved it! 👍👍😁😁😁 Monastery life fascinates me too. I also love Rob Greenfield.
I absolutely loved the video!!! 😍 I love what you said about the fact that humans are part of this planet and we actually don't own anything. I have never thought this way when decluttering but I think it makes things a lot easier to let go. Thank you for this perspective! It is also super inspiring to see how grateful you are for your life. Always looking forward to your videos 😘
Thank you so much Eva!! 😁❤ I'm so happy it resonated with you! I think it's a humbling thought that we are just a small part of a big planet 🌍💚 And I love that you notice that! Gratitude is the foundation of happiness 🙏🌿
If you'd like to try it without consequence, you can pack up everything and store it away. You'll have the option to change your mind or "shop" in your storage.
I did this, only because my home got hit by a major hurricane last year. This month we had to bring the boxes back inside the house. It’s over 100° here but I went through 14 boxes in the Storage POD and I started donating so much stuff. I still have to paint the master bathroom and the hallway, but I intend to go through the boxes that are in the house and donate, I want less things. I love creating and I love art, it helps me relax and learn something new, I have a lot of supplies, going to see what I want to let go.
Or you could go on holiday somewhere or a work gig and only take essentials with you. Summer jobs and dorms have been a good experience to try minimalist living, even before I was able to make the decisions to declutter my things.
Beautifully narrated video with such lovely content. New subscriber from now! Your thoughts on ownership are spot on. I wish more people were able to think with that perspective. Thank you :)
Thank you so much for editing another impressive minimalism video. In fact, you stated how to be a decent and ideal minimalist. It utterly originates from the most precise options before beginning to undertake those liabilities within that stage. Moreover, you customarily broadened my notion in order to analyze the issues in a more different way. It roundly proved the authenticity of the selection in order to unveil the most proper method. Each minimalism cannot satisfy the prospects and needs of the human in this life. In consequence, as you defined, the humans are a part of this planet in order to maintain a more efficient and consistent life. Hot greetings from Turkey!
Same to me ... I love making my bedroom with Japanese style because it is so peaceful, simple & majestic. Especially after I saw kill bill movie I fall in love with Japanese Interior design
I have the same thoughts has you Delala, but its nice to observe and its nice to perhaps change a few things in our homes, but we have to be practical and wise. We have seasons, things are always changing and evolving, and if we can reach contentment we are in a very good place mentally and physically and spiritually. less is great but imagine if you only have a few items and the washing machine breaks, or one pair of shoes and they get drenched in the rain and you need them the next day, i want to be free from bothering what other people think, and be appreciative of what i have, that would be freeing for me, i am more content now, i love the things i have and enough to cater for gatherings, i enjoy my flowers and plants and they bring me happiness, thank you for sharing Delala.
Thank you so much! Investing in a good cuttingboard is really life-changing! Okay not life changing... it's changing the cutting game 😜 haha Thank you for the love ❤😄
Great video congratulations. A hard book and movie about minimalism is Fight Club (rated R). You find a great quotes about things “The things you own end up owning you. And for extreme minimalist “It's only after we've lost everything that we're free to do anything.” 😅
This video is so inspiring and peaceful too. In my culture that sounds like none-sense, but it vibes so much to me. I'm so happy I can understand some English because in Spanish there isn't much content about Minimalism.
I have moved 40 times in life. I have always tried to keep it pretty basic. In my 20's I lived out of my car or out of a backpack. Once married, my husband and I lived in a 12 foot camper for 5 years. We only had what was actually needed because space was at a premium. Now at 50, we live in a small house (600 sq ft). We are preparing to downsize further in the next 1-2 years.
Goede video en inhoud en mooi verwoord. Ook erg mooi in elkaar gezet. Kan echt zien dat je er de swing in krijgt. Ondanks dat vind ik je begin video's ook nog steeds leuk, maar het ziet er erg professioneel uit nu!!!
Ik herken je overwegingen. Ik vermoed dat ontspullen en minimalisme ook een soort verslaving kunnen zijn/worden. Zelf ben ik opruimcoach, ik vind opruimen en spullen wegdoen heerlijk, maar zit nu op een punt dat het niet meer gaat om kleine dingen maar om de meubels en dan komt er toch een zekere twijfel om de hoek kijken. Wat als ik de bank, mijn kast, enz wegdoe, en ik blijk ze toch nodig te hebben? Ik heb wel eens gedacht om niet meer spullen te hebben dan ik altijd meeneem op vakantie: een bed ,stoel, tafel, kookpotje op gaspitje, een lamp wat boeken, een koelbox, kleding en je phone. That's it. Misschien is dat voor jou ook een goed uitgangspunt. Ik ken dat fijne gevoel als je in je tent zit en zo lekker blij en tevreden bent met het weinige wat je hebt meegenomen. Aan de andere kant, thuis heb ik ook gereedschap, in de tent niet, ook geen administratie. Tja, misschien stap ik toch over op een multitool, dan kan al mijn gereedschap weg. Dilemma's, maar wel een mooi proces. Succes!
Opruimcoach, wat leuk!! 😁 ik begrijp je overwegingen over de meubels helemaal! Kamperen in een tentje is zo heerlijk, ik krijg er helemaal zin in nu je er over begint haha 🏕️ Dankjewel voor de leuke comment! ☺️❤️
Hello Delala, I read a few months ago the book "Sustainable Minimalism", Stephanie Marie Seferian. It is not about just throwing or giving away the stuff you already own. It is about thinking deep what you really need and/or love. And using up until things fall apart, repairing them. That is the first step. And then, of course NOT buying new "useless" stuff, just to have the "dopamine kick". I think you are really acting well!
Thank you for the recommendation! That sounds like a really nice, interesting book! Right up my alley 😃 I'll add it to my 'to read list' in my bullet journal 👌 Thank you 💕
I’m heading to essentialism I plan on moving into a caravan and travelling around Australia,I have a three bedroom house at the moment and it’s basically empty
Very good points in this video. There's no way I can get rid of our bed and other furniture, but I can cut way down on the clutter and the stuff we have stored here and there. Lately I've challenged myself to get rid of or sell one item a day.
Thank you so much! I'm so happy you enjoyed the video! 😁 I also don't see myself living without a bed. I have decluttered several closets, simply because they ended up empty after decluttering 😅 Getting rid of one item a day is a fun way to declutter! Good luck! 🍀❤
There is peace in order in our lives. Peace in an uncluttered space. Peace in knowing you have what you need. It takes courage to start eliminating the fluff from your life. It takes energy to get from the planning stage to implementation. We need to care less about what marketing tells us about acquiring more and more stuff. Having a strong faith is also important. If we start From the perspective of what do we need day to day, and toss the rest, thats when peace comes. If we look at our living space as an onion and peel back and remove the unnecessary layers until we reach the core. . That's where we find the best part. Inner peace. Thanks for sharing your lovely video.
Hallo Delala,heb je net Gevonden OP you Tube. En je Video spreekt me Erg aan👍. Ben zelf Ook aan het ruimen,en toch zijn er dingen waar je graag aan vast houdt. Maar bovenal vind ik het belangrijk dat we tevreden zijn met ins zelf,en met wat we hebben.Over Minimalismus gesproken. Ik Werk in de zorg( bij de Mensen thuis),en als ik zie wat mensen Niet meer nodig hebben ,en waar ze aan vast houden( goede herinneringen). Ze maken het zichzelf vaak moeilijk daarmee. Dan kom ik thuis,en denk ik: Wat heb ik eigenlijk Niet Meer nodig. En zoek Dingen uit,die dan toch weg kunnen. Bedankt Ook voor de mooie beelden uit NL.Doet me denken aan de tijd,dat ik met mijn ouders in Leidschendam woonden.Jeugdsentiment. Fijn dat je/ jullie in je droomhuis wonen👍. Lieve groeten uit belgië
Hallo Marianne, dankjewel! 😊 Wat fijn om te horen dat je van mijn video hebt genoten! Wat je verteld over vasthouden aan sentimentele dingen is heel herkenbaar. Wat knap dat je als het ware daardoor zelf in de spiegel gaat kijken en je afvraagt wat je niet meer nodig hebt. 👌🏻 Dankjewel voor je lieve bericht!❤️😊
I find your videos to be so healing like a mediation exercise. It resonates the following day in my mind and creates a productive state of mind to approach decluttering but most importantly to have balance in life. 🌞💐🫖☕️🇬🇷
Hahaha the struggle is real 😅 I got it for my 15th (?) birthday from my mom. So it's years old, I wouldn't know how to get your hands on one srry 🤷🏼♀️
Fumio Sasaki once wrote, "we were all born minimalists" and I guess that's true. We came into the world with nothing so getting rid of the unnecessary should never be a problem. Love your minimal 🏡 home. I have the same coffee table!
That's a great quote and perspective! When we our born all we need is our mom. We need love, not things ❤ Thank you so much! We saved the coffee table from a waste container years ago, I really love it haha 😁👌
So just make one room like that. Your sanctuary. But it's not realistic to own absolutely nothing. Because this calm can turn into boredom soon. And that's something the nomads have advantage. They explore you places etc
I like your idea! My bedroom is kind of like that 🌿 It's interesting what you say about boredom. Maybe with the right mindfulness you will not get bored..? I haven't made my mind up about it yet 😅
I love your videos. I just started watching them and I completely fascinated for your beautiful personality, your pets, home and beautiful country. I feel that: the type of minimalism I am looking for is very similar as the one you describe so wonderful.💐 ¡Thank you ! By the way : ¿ What is the name of your country? 🌼💐🌻🌻
8:16 I kind of agree with this but living in a monastery (surrounded by lush and marvellous wilderness of course) I will miss some things : firstly, the training of a natural strong body (which would be maybe possible among Shaolin monks but not with christian monks); secondly, the possibility to search for a nice girl who I could love (which is also natural); and finally, the possibility of doing whatever I wanted whenever I wanted without being under the rules of others. Just Freedom and Nature. About predicting the future in some aspects is really easy : most of us will die of Cancer, probably before the 80 years old, or even before the 70 years old. Unfortunatelly something very usual nowadays.
I'm not a monk/nun, but I assume the appeal, or point, of monastery life, is discipline and rules for yourself that make life more intentional and meaningful in order for you to commit to your highest values, described by your religion and/or philosophy. I like Joshua Becker's approach to minimalism from his christian point of view. I have also come across many buddhist approaches to minimalism, and Marie Kondo has a shinto approach. In those approaches, a layman (not monk/nun) takes minimalism, like a monk, as a tool to focus on what's important in life, for them. Be it family, nature, or freedom of movement.
Wether you have alot or a little the secret of continment is to know from whos hand it came and be grateful and thankful and be satisfied..the earth is the Lords and the fullness thereof and all souls belong to ..He says
Love your channel🤗. The background music was relaxing in style.. BUT way to loud!🔊🙉 Very distracting.. Please🙏 make your videos more minimalist ie if you have to have background music (because you tube stats say its better to keep people watching🙄.. Which it isn't necessary if the content is good.. Which yours is!) .. Please make it quieter🙏...trying to focus on your voice and blend out the loud music is exhausting.. And spoils the experience of your channel. This could have been me talking. Everything you said goes through my head often.. I have backpacked a lot around the world.. And it is freeing to just have the rucksack on your back. Then I settled in Germany with my rucksack and only bought minimal stuff and most furniture was made or off the street/2nd hand. I was happiest then. Then came marriage at 30 and kids at 33.. And with it, the stuff!. My husband never threw anything away..it drove me mad.. the hours to organize and clean everything made me depressed. When we separated and he moved out Jan 2017 I started decluttering. As soon as he moved out, I started separating our 18 yrs of stuff together and boxing his up.. 90 boxes in total.. 50 he still has to pick up (this year, when the divorce is finalized) 😭. Since then I have had 2 waves of full house decluttering.. But this year am again feeling overwhelmed and want to declutter more.. I intend to in summer when the kids are on holiday with their dad... But my kids like stuff, especially my oldest.. My youngest is more like me. But I am helping them declutter and have memory boxes for their stuff. My parents came over with my childhood (0 to 24yrs) belongings I had boxes up.. 17 boxes.. I have reduced them to small 2 boxes and some photo album/scrap books. My main major declutter is digital now.. That will take ages. Next year I plan photos and making albums for my kids.. The year after my digital work stuff. As a working, single mum, with divorce stuff to deal with (messy divorce) and burnout and depression from my marriage (was married to a narssistical gas-lighter) ...i have little time for things (mainly in the holidays when the kids go to their dad I get major decluttering done)... But it definitely gives me a dopamine rush (shopping stresses and depresses me.. Even basic shopping eg food and house.. So I keep that to bi-weekly or monthly) . Thank you for this video.. It made me feel better.. I struggle with having stuff.. But as you said.. Certain things you need eg if you have a garden, you need gardening tools! Fantastic video👌😊
Thank you so much for the feedback! 🎶 I'm really glad the video was helpful and enjoyable 🤗 Sounds like minimalism has a positive impact in your life as well! Thank you for sharing your story ❤
@@patti8617 the idea is always good but it’s actually opposite of Klaus Schwab wants when you look at it from a different angle. Since we live in a consumer culture where we are psychologically pushed to buy things we don’t really need thereby increasing the profits of big corporations that don’t really care about us, adopting a minimalist lifestyle is not only counterculture and also the opposite of what Klaus Schwab wants because you see minimalism makes your mind freer and unburdened by the pressure to spend money unnecessarily while on the other hand, Klaus wants you broke, depressed and unable to control or stop yourself from impulse buying.
Hi Sarah! I do feel bad when I declutter something that was expensive. It feels like such a waste. But it's also wasted money when I keep an item which I don't use. When I'm unsure if I might want to have/need the item in the future, I store it in the attic for a year or so. Usually after a year I haven't missed it and can let go of it. Hope it helps 🤗
If a minimalist’s goal is to own just a few items, does this mean they don’t have hobbies that would involve owning the supplies and tools needed? I know someone who would thrive in a minimalist lifestyle, but I feel sad even watching this video. No judgment, just observing the difference in people.
she did not mention, but im certain that she lives somewhere in Europe, place where most are educated and dedicated, as opposed to where i live here in the south of Brazil, full of idiots that consider having the latest automobile a gift in life and who go around walking over uncollected garbage as if it was a natural way of living.
So much fruits just sitting in the vase is definitely not minimalism in Russia. They are expensive. I haven’t had fruits or berries for maybe 3 years now.
The title of this video says you own nothing, which is not true. If you put a strawberry plant on your porch and people come and pick the strawberries for themselves, would you think that was ok?
Hi Pam, it doesn't have to be. There are actually quite a lot of minimalists with kids here on youtube! Maybe you just haven't found them yet. If you are looking to watch some I really recommend Sarah Therese, Victoria Terekhina, ecofriend. lia, A to Zen Life and Hamimommy. Ronald L. Banks and Gabe Bult are both minimalist who are having a baby or just got a baby. Hope you enjoy watching their channels! 😊
This is not for me! I love to can, cook, garden, paint, restore furniture, sew, knit, crochet and try any thing creative, play with my pets. I would die of utter boredom and feel stifled.
A lot of ideas are man made, like the concept of time but it still exists as we use it. Same with ownership it exists. Like if someone walked into your house you wouldn’t just leave and say you don’t own it. She reminds me of the great reset and communism “ you will own nothing and be happy”
I agree that we live in a world full of man made concepts. But non-ownership to me, is true as well, in a more ultimate way. They co-exist at the same time.
@@Delala no they don’t. If someone tried to move into your house you’d probably tell them it’s your home. North Korea has no ownership the state can take your farm or whatever if they disapprove of you and send you to a prison camp. In the west we fortunately have concept of basic human rights that includes ownership. If you all of a sudden woke up in the world of communism, you seem to think is a great idea, you’d quickly realize the problems with it.
I agree but it should be our own choice...I don't believe in Klaus schwab telling us "we will own nothing and be happy " because it isn't for him to say it must be at a personal level .
@@Delala hahaha no you didn't and no you don't he's a pretty evil minded individual ps I love you're video's because they are really genuine and down to earth I think many people keep thinking the next material item will make them happy but the truth is it comes from loving what you do and those around you...atleast that's what I think:)
@@Delala you're very welcome:)!!, I too live in the Netherlands on a sailingship although I'm originally a Brit also in my late 20's so it's cool to listen to someone of a similar age with such a down to earth mindset :)
What about a smaller house? Then you'd feel cosy with less. I don't watch travellers who have no cooking stuff, no bedding etc. Paying someone else to own them for you ie restaurant and hotel, isn't minimalism, not really.
@@Delala ah bless! I kept little bits from my dad like cards and strings from runner bean poles. I guess as I have lost close blood relatives and nil to leave to I had to chick many photos and bits x
minimalism looks great if you have an expensive modern designer apartment, so the walls and floor and doors are decoration enough that you dont need anything inside for it to not be depressing. if you poor person with normal white walls inside your home, the minimal stuff will just look boring
If you pay for it, it’s yours. You have the rights to make use of that item. Your comparisons with “owning” in nature is irrelevant, in my opinion. Great video nonetheless and an inspiration to be grateful for what we have and experience as well as to enjoy the simplicity in everything.
Minimalist today? Best full your house with supplies. And keep everything it could be used to barter if the economy crashes. Plus there’s gas shortages, a possible famine coming. Get comfortable with stuff it could save your life.
@@Delala you’re in for an awakening when you go to buy something you need and it’s not in any stores anywhere and it’s 5 times the price or more. There’s a story that might help you. A guy is drowning and a boat comes by to save him, he says no god will save me. Three more boats come and he says the same thing. Then he drowns. In heaven he asks god why didn’t you save me. God says I sent three boats. See this as your boat and go out and stock up. There’s hard times ahead. Minimalism is great when times are good currently they are not. You need to prepare.
Thank you for sharing your insights! Japanese aesthetics resonate with me as well, in particular the emphasis on simplicity, multi-functionality, calm and ‘bringing nature into the room’. But you can totally adopt the principles without trying to have everything in Japanese style like you say. I loved what you said about monastic life and it’s appeal. I sort of think we can do the same sort of thing - adopt some of the principles without going all the way: keeping things simple; doing one thing at a time but with all one’s heart; leaving space between things; having a rhythm to life. As for extreme minimalism, I think you very often end up just using things that you don’t own but still need (the bed in the hostel, the plate in the cafe, etc.). But I love the idea ‘stepping lightly in the world’. I think that’s the appeal of monastic life - virtually nothing that is ‘yours’ but plenty of things that are needed tor community life. (With an emphasis on quality over quantity.) I wish I was as wise as you at your age! Please continue your channel. I wonder if you like this expression from the Stoics on luxury? ‘It is a wise person who uses his earthenware as if it were silverware and he who uses his silverware as earthenware is no less wise.’ Your dog is adorable … !
Awww thank you!! 🥰❤ I love what you said about extreme minimalists using someone else's stuff like plates, bed, etc. I really like the stoic quote you shared! It holds a lot of truth 😊🌿🧘♀️
What you said about minimalism being a mindset rings true for me. I do have a lot of stuff, but I've become very mindful about the new things I bring into my life. I could, (and probably should) declutter more, but I still feel attached to many of my things. So I am focussed now on using what I have, not buying new things unless I need to replace something. Thank you for inspiring me!
🙌 that's awesome! And a great way to go about it I think. Everyone's journey has a different pace, no need to rush the decluttering if you're not ready 🤗❤
I love your thoughts on non-ownership. I often imagine living an extreme minimalist lifestyle but really, I’m already living with those same items. I just need to simplify and live with intention and mindfulness. Thanks again!
My friend is naturally a minimalist but had never thought of it. She has 5 kids and they are outdoorsy, hiking, trapping, sorts. The kids have like 6 outfits. The dad is a “survivalist” kinda person who likes hunting and fishing without special equipment and they don’t stock up or prep. He says **it’s more about what you know than what you hoard** The mom doesn’t go to target and isn’t really attached to stuff. She has a simple haircut and chooses to spend her money traveling with the family and getting massages every couple of months rather than manicures, hair color, shoes for every outfit, bath and bodyworks perfume for every season etc. She says “good enough is good enough” instead of always searching for the next miracle product (laundry cleaner, bathroom cleaner, mop, lotion, conditioner, etc). And I think that’s what I’ve learned the most from her. GOOD ENOUGH IS GOOD ENOUGH.
Love that!! 🙌🏻❤️
Sounds like they are living a lovely life ☺️
There are two types of minimalist, relative and absolute. Most people are relative minimalists, even monks and those that own less than 100 items, because at any point they can change their circumstances, they could simply go shopping and own more. However, there are those who live as absolute minimalist life style because they have no choice and no ability to make a different choice. But you right, it's not what we own that matters, but our mindset. You have far more than I do. 12 years ago I went to work and lived in a 4 bedroom town house, and that house wasn't big enough. Then I had an accident which meant I couldn't work, now I live in a one bedroom apartment, and this apartment is too big.
Minimalism is such a relative term, it looks different for everybody. 🤗
Thoughtful and insightful.
In 1981 Duane Elgin came out with what I consider a seminal, academic analysis of minimalism. He talks about the difference between voluntary and involuntary simplicity. (Beverley Hirst in her comment distinguishes between relative and absolute minimalism.)
A revised, updated version of the book can be found you-know-where.
Voluntary Simplicity (rev): Toward A Way Of Life That Is Outwardly Simple, Inwardly Rich,
Book by Duane Elgin
@@Delala I absolutely identify with what you say about extreme minimalism and simplicity calling to me. I love the idea of living lightly and owning very little!
However, I also feel that it's impractical, unless you are living in community. 😁
One of the things I don't like about the Buddhist monk culture is that they are living off other people's charity.
@@judylloyd7901 Hi Judy, thank you! 😊❤I'm so glad you enjoy the video!! I agree that too little can become impractical. I try to borrow and rent whenever I can, it's a lovely sollution to buying everything you need 🤗
@@Delala Hello there, thanks for your reply. I'm still part way through the video, and am thrilled to see the pictures of Japanese minimalist interiors! 3:51-4:06
That would be my favourite decorating style. I've always loved it! 👍👍😁😁😁
Monastery life fascinates me too. I also love Rob Greenfield.
I absolutely loved the video!!! 😍 I love what you said about the fact that humans are part of this planet and we actually don't own anything. I have never thought this way when decluttering but I think it makes things a lot easier to let go. Thank you for this perspective!
It is also super inspiring to see how grateful you are for your life. Always looking forward to your videos 😘
Thank you so much Eva!! 😁❤ I'm so happy it resonated with you! I think it's a humbling thought that we are just a small part of a big planet 🌍💚
And I love that you notice that! Gratitude is the foundation of happiness 🙏🌿
If you'd like to try it without consequence, you can pack up everything and store it away. You'll have the option to change your mind or "shop" in your storage.
You're right! It would be simular to a packing party (from the Minimalists) 😊
I did this, only because my home got hit by a major hurricane last year. This month we had to bring the boxes back inside the house. It’s over 100° here but I went through 14 boxes in the Storage POD and I started donating so much stuff.
I still have to paint the master bathroom and the hallway, but I intend to go through the boxes that are in the house and donate, I want less things. I love creating and I love art, it helps me relax and learn something new, I have a lot of supplies, going to see what I want to let go.
Or you could go on holiday somewhere or a work gig and only take essentials with you. Summer jobs and dorms have been a good experience to try minimalist living, even before I was able to make the decisions to declutter my things.
The way you feel about Japanese interiors is how I feel when I see Scandinavian interiors. My whole body sighs “. Ahhhhh” 😊
I love Rob Greenfield! 💚 That is right, we don't own anything. Love that saying/truth, from him.
🫶🏻🌿 glad we feel the same ☺️
Beautifully narrated video with such lovely content. New subscriber from now! Your thoughts on ownership are spot on. I wish more people were able to think with that perspective. Thank you :)
Thank you so much Sandra!! 😃 I'm so glad you liked the video! I really appreciate you subscribed to my channel ❤
Thank you so much for editing another impressive minimalism video. In fact, you stated how to be a decent and ideal minimalist. It utterly originates from the most precise options before beginning to undertake those liabilities within that stage. Moreover, you customarily broadened my notion in order to analyze the issues in a more different way. It roundly proved the authenticity of the selection in order to unveil the most proper method. Each minimalism cannot satisfy the prospects and needs of the human in this life. In consequence, as you defined, the humans are a part of this planet in order to maintain a more efficient and consistent life. Hot greetings from Turkey!
Thank you! I'm glad to hear you like the video! It's a lovely compliment that the video was different and authentic 😊❤
Your video just popped up! and i'm grateful that I've just discovered such a mindful human as you ,much respect and love from Egypt 🤍
Thank you so much!! 🥰❤
From dopamine to shopping to dopamine to decluttering 😂😂 she got me there !
Hahaha 🙌🏻
I won't to minimise to couch tv washing machine fridge basic clothing and food seasonal and basic kitchen items
We can't predict the future
Aww I just love your positivity 😀 Well Done 🌸🌻🌺
Thank you!! 😃❤🥰
Wow your home is so warm that I want to have one myown!
Thank you so much!! It really is my happy place 😊❤🏡
Same to me ... I love making my bedroom with Japanese style because it is so peaceful, simple & majestic. Especially after I saw kill bill movie I fall in love with Japanese Interior design
All of this is exactly all the things I think about and talk about !
I have the same thoughts has you Delala, but its nice to observe and its nice to perhaps change a few things in our homes, but we have to be practical and wise. We have seasons, things are always changing and evolving, and if we can reach contentment we are in a very good place mentally and physically and spiritually. less is great but imagine if you only have a few items and the washing machine breaks, or one pair of shoes and they get drenched in the rain and you need them the next day, i want to be free from bothering what other people think, and be appreciative of what i have, that would be freeing for me, i am more content now, i love the things i have and enough to cater for gatherings, i enjoy my flowers and plants and they bring me happiness, thank you for sharing Delala.
I couldn't agree more 🙌😊
I feel you about the drenched shoes!! 😂
Love your soothing voice and the elephant is adorable ❤️
awww thank you! 🥰🥹
Lovely lovely video! Excited for the “to be continued” !! 💛
Awww thank you so much!!! 🥰 already working on it 😁
I love watching Nick too! I'm thrilled to find your channel and look forward to your content. Subscribed!
Thank you so much!! 😁
I love your username haha ❤️
I love your cutting boards and your coffee table. Good job finding a happy life!
Thank you so much! Investing in a good cuttingboard is really life-changing! Okay not life changing... it's changing the cutting game 😜 haha
Thank you for the love ❤😄
Great video congratulations. A hard book and movie about minimalism is Fight Club (rated R). You find a great quotes about things “The things you own end up owning you. And for extreme minimalist “It's only after we've lost everything that we're free to do anything.” 😅
This video is so inspiring and peaceful too. In my culture that sounds like none-sense, but it vibes so much to me. I'm so happy I can understand some English because in Spanish there isn't much content about Minimalism.
Thank you so much! ❤
People here also think I talk nonsense 😂
That's why it's so great to find like-minded people on the internet! 😁
I have moved 40 times in life. I have always tried to keep it pretty basic.
In my 20's I lived out of my car or out of a backpack. Once married, my husband and I lived in a 12 foot camper for 5 years. We only had what was actually needed because space was at a premium.
Now at 50, we live in a small house (600 sq ft). We are preparing to downsize further in the next 1-2 years.
It sounds like minimalism has been part of you life for a long time 🤗 lovely how it serves your lifestyle ❤
I've just discovered your channel, and I've really enjoyed your videos. And it's nice to see your animals too or included
Thank you so much!! 😁 welcome to my channel, I’m so glad you’re here ❤️
Goede video en inhoud en mooi verwoord. Ook erg mooi in elkaar gezet. Kan echt zien dat je er de swing in krijgt. Ondanks dat vind ik je begin video's ook nog steeds leuk, maar het ziet er erg professioneel uit nu!!!
Dankjewel voor het mooie compliment!! 😁❤ ik begin inderdaad steeds beter mijn draai te vinden! Leuk dat dat opvalt ☺👌
Incredible video, good to know there are others like me out there
Thank you so much!! ☺️🙌🏻❤️
Girl, life is miserable without a cat. You have made the right choice.
That's what I said 😜❤🐈⬛
Ik herken je overwegingen. Ik vermoed dat ontspullen en minimalisme ook een soort verslaving kunnen zijn/worden. Zelf ben ik opruimcoach, ik vind opruimen en spullen wegdoen heerlijk, maar zit nu op een punt dat het niet meer gaat om kleine dingen maar om de meubels en dan komt er toch een zekere twijfel om de hoek kijken. Wat als ik de bank, mijn kast, enz wegdoe, en ik blijk ze toch nodig te hebben? Ik heb wel eens gedacht om niet meer spullen te hebben dan ik altijd meeneem op vakantie: een bed ,stoel, tafel, kookpotje op gaspitje, een lamp wat boeken, een koelbox, kleding en je phone. That's it. Misschien is dat voor jou ook een goed uitgangspunt. Ik ken dat fijne gevoel als je in je tent zit en zo lekker blij en tevreden bent met het weinige wat je hebt meegenomen. Aan de andere kant, thuis heb ik ook gereedschap, in de tent niet, ook geen administratie. Tja, misschien stap ik toch over op een multitool, dan kan al mijn gereedschap weg. Dilemma's, maar wel een mooi proces. Succes!
Opruimcoach, wat leuk!! 😁 ik begrijp je overwegingen over de meubels helemaal! Kamperen in een tentje is zo heerlijk, ik krijg er helemaal zin in nu je er over begint haha 🏕️
Dankjewel voor de leuke comment! ☺️❤️
Hello Delala, I read a few months ago the book "Sustainable Minimalism", Stephanie Marie Seferian. It is not about just throwing or giving away the stuff you already own. It is about thinking deep what you really need and/or love. And using up until things fall apart, repairing them. That is the first step. And then, of course NOT buying new "useless" stuff, just to have the "dopamine kick". I think you are really acting well!
Thank you for the recommendation! That sounds like a really nice, interesting book! Right up my alley 😃
I'll add it to my 'to read list' in my bullet journal 👌
Thank you 💕
This is a beautiful video. Thank you. 🙏🏻
Thank you!! 😊❤️
New Sub, loved this videos. Locking forward to see More. Love Jannike from Sweden ❤️🇸🇪
Hi Jannike 👋🏻😁
welcome to the channel! I’m so glad you’re here ❤️
Thank you for watching and subscribing 🤗
Your thoughts on ownership resonate with Chief Seathl's. Beautiful ones.
Thank you! ❤️ I’ve never heard of him, I should look him up 😇
Lovely house. I am curious - why have you not decluttered the Buddha idol? It does not have any purpose.
You’re right 😊❤️
Thank you 🙏🏻
Beautiful said, i agree!
I’m heading to essentialism I plan on moving into a caravan and travelling around Australia,I have a three bedroom house at the moment and it’s basically empty
Very good points in this video. There's no way I can get rid of our bed and other furniture, but I can cut way down on the clutter and the stuff we have stored here and there. Lately I've challenged myself to get rid of or sell one item a day.
Thank you so much! I'm so happy you enjoyed the video! 😁
I also don't see myself living without a bed. I have decluttered several closets, simply because they ended up empty after decluttering 😅
Getting rid of one item a day is a fun way to declutter! Good luck! 🍀❤
There is peace in order in our lives. Peace in an uncluttered space. Peace in knowing you have what you need. It takes courage to start eliminating the fluff from your life. It takes energy to get from the planning stage to implementation. We need to care less about what marketing tells us about acquiring more and more stuff. Having a strong faith is also important. If we start From the perspective of what do we need day to day, and toss the rest, thats when peace comes. If we look at our living space as an onion and peel back and remove the unnecessary layers until we reach the core. . That's where we find the best part. Inner peace. Thanks for sharing your lovely video.
@@caroleatkins6012 thank you so much! I totally agree! Love how you formulate the essence 😌🌿❤
I like that you made the connection that you can get dopamine from decluttering …
Thank you! ☺️
"Monastery life fascinates me." subscribed :)
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Educational video thanx.
Thank you Roseanne ❤
I love this! 😍
Thank you so much! 🥰❤
The elephant 🐘 teapot 🫖!!!
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I needed this. Thank you :-)
I'm glad you enjoyed! 🤗❤
Loved watching your video
I'm so glad! Thank you!! 😁❤
Hallo Delala,heb je net Gevonden OP you Tube. En je Video spreekt me Erg aan👍.
Ben zelf Ook aan het ruimen,en toch zijn er dingen waar je graag aan vast houdt.
Maar bovenal vind ik het belangrijk dat we tevreden zijn met ins zelf,en met wat we hebben.Over Minimalismus gesproken. Ik Werk in de zorg( bij de Mensen thuis),en als ik zie wat mensen Niet meer nodig hebben ,en waar ze aan vast houden( goede herinneringen).
Ze maken het zichzelf vaak moeilijk daarmee.
Dan kom ik thuis,en denk ik: Wat heb ik eigenlijk Niet Meer nodig. En zoek Dingen uit,die dan toch weg kunnen.
Bedankt Ook voor de mooie beelden uit NL.Doet me denken aan de tijd,dat ik met mijn ouders in Leidschendam woonden.Jeugdsentiment.
Fijn dat je/ jullie in je droomhuis wonen👍. Lieve groeten uit belgië
Hallo Marianne, dankjewel! 😊 Wat fijn om te horen dat je van mijn video hebt genoten!
Wat je verteld over vasthouden aan sentimentele dingen is heel herkenbaar. Wat knap dat je als het ware daardoor zelf in de spiegel gaat kijken en je afvraagt wat je niet meer nodig hebt. 👌🏻
Dankjewel voor je lieve bericht!❤️😊
Just found this channel now..loved the channel...i hav started giving away a lot of my things lately coz i think i dont need so much
Thank you so much! 🤗❤
That's beautiful! Generosity is great for the giving and receiving party 👌🌿
@@Delala much love 😊
I find your videos to be so healing like a mediation exercise. It resonates the following day in my mind and creates a productive state of mind to approach decluttering but most importantly to have balance in life. 🌞💐🫖☕️🇬🇷
Thank you so much Nicholas 😊❤ I'm so happy my videos have a positive impact on your day 👌
Beautiful😍
Thank you! ❤
How do I declutter when I just saw that elephant teapot and I wonder how I can purchase one?😅
Hahaha the struggle is real 😅
I got it for my 15th (?) birthday from my mom. So it's years old, I wouldn't know how to get your hands on one srry 🤷🏼♀️
Beautiful and realistic video! Ben je Nederlands?
Dankjewel! Ja klopt! 😁❤️
Fumio Sasaki once wrote, "we were all born minimalists" and I guess that's true. We came into the world with nothing so getting rid of the unnecessary should never be a problem.
Love your minimal 🏡 home. I have the same coffee table!
I really like that! I also try to remember we are not taking anything with us when we leave this world.
That's a great quote and perspective! When we our born all we need is our mom. We need love, not things ❤
Thank you so much! We saved the coffee table from a waste container years ago, I really love it haha 😁👌
Hay gente maximalista justamente por lo mismo 😂
Same same same to all. 🌱💚
🙌 Yes! 😁
Mooi en gezellig! Groetjes van Kalifornie!
Wauw dat is een eind weg haha! Dankjewel! 🤗❤️
cool
Your home is beautiful
Thank you! 🥰
Great video. I also love your cat!
Thank you! ❤😺
Very useful video. It looks like a movie but useful.. :)
Wow thank you so much! 😃 that's super lovely ❤
Hello! Are you from Denmark? I really enjoyed your video...
Thank you, I live in The Netherlands 😊❤
@@Delala Sorry! Your country looks beautiful anyway ;)
So just make one room like that. Your sanctuary. But it's not realistic to own absolutely nothing. Because this calm can turn into boredom soon. And that's something the nomads have advantage. They explore you places etc
I like your idea! My bedroom is kind of like that 🌿
It's interesting what you say about boredom. Maybe with the right mindfulness you will not get bored..? I haven't made my mind up about it yet 😅
I love your videos. I just started watching them and I completely fascinated for your beautiful personality, your pets, home and beautiful country.
I feel that: the type of minimalism I am looking for is very similar as the one you describe so wonderful.💐
¡Thank you !
By the way : ¿ What is the name of your country? 🌼💐🌻🌻
Awww thank you so much!! That's so sweet 🥰❤
Greetings from the Netherlands 😊👋
@@Delala Greetings 🌺
You have a beautiful channel and country 🌻💐🌺
Makes a lot of sense
Thank you! 😁🙌
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Heb ik nu n nederlander gevonden met zulke content ?😍
Jazeker!! 😃🙌
Hahaha ❤
How can we think we OWN anything, when life itself is only lent? We are caretakers at best.
I love that! 🌿👌
Admiring non- ownership while living in a house with a garden?
Her DREAM house too.. she owns everything she needs.
8:16 I kind of agree with this but living in a monastery (surrounded by lush and marvellous wilderness of course) I will miss some things : firstly, the training of a natural strong body (which would be maybe possible among Shaolin monks but not with christian monks); secondly, the possibility to search for a nice girl who I could love (which is also natural); and finally, the possibility of doing whatever I wanted whenever I wanted without being under the rules of others.
Just Freedom and Nature.
About predicting the future in some aspects is really easy : most of us will die of Cancer, probably before the 80 years old, or even before the 70 years old. Unfortunatelly something very usual nowadays.
I agree about missing a romantic partner and freedom. I would also miss my family way too much! 😊
Most of the monks in Europe spent all their days outside drying up swamps or gardening and stuff, I am fairly sure they were rather physically fit :)
@@alliecravulz There are still monks in Europe. But drying swamps is considered bad for the environment.
I'm not a monk/nun, but I assume the appeal, or point, of monastery life, is discipline and rules for yourself that make life more intentional and meaningful in order for you to commit to your highest values, described by your religion and/or philosophy.
I like Joshua Becker's approach to minimalism from his christian point of view. I have also come across many buddhist approaches to minimalism, and Marie Kondo has a shinto approach. In those approaches, a layman (not monk/nun) takes minimalism, like a monk, as a tool to focus on what's important in life, for them. Be it family, nature, or freedom of movement.
Wether you have alot or a little the secret of continment is to know from whos hand it came and be grateful and thankful and be satisfied..the earth is the Lords and the fullness thereof and all souls belong to ..He says
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"I have nothing, nothing, NOTHING!..."
- Whitney Houston
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I saw another UA-camr who put many things to experiment with extreme minimalism
Sounds interesting! 😊 do you remember which youtuber it was? 😇
Things are with us temporarily
Yes! 😊❤
Love your channel🤗. The background music was relaxing in style.. BUT way to loud!🔊🙉 Very distracting.. Please🙏 make your videos more minimalist ie if you have to have background music (because you tube stats say its better to keep people watching🙄.. Which it isn't necessary if the content is good.. Which yours is!) .. Please make it quieter🙏...trying to focus on your voice and blend out the loud music is exhausting.. And spoils the experience of your channel.
This could have been me talking. Everything you said goes through my head often.. I have backpacked a lot around the world.. And it is freeing to just have the rucksack on your back.
Then I settled in Germany with my rucksack and only bought minimal stuff and most furniture was made or off the street/2nd hand. I was happiest then.
Then came marriage at 30 and kids at 33.. And with it, the stuff!. My husband never threw anything away..it drove me mad.. the hours to organize and clean everything made me depressed. When we separated and he moved out Jan 2017 I started decluttering. As soon as he moved out, I started separating our 18 yrs of stuff together and boxing his up.. 90 boxes in total.. 50 he still has to pick up (this year, when the divorce is finalized) 😭. Since then I have had 2 waves of full house decluttering.. But this year am again feeling overwhelmed and want to declutter more.. I intend to in summer when the kids are on holiday with their dad... But my kids like stuff, especially my oldest.. My youngest is more like me. But I am helping them declutter and have memory boxes for their stuff. My parents came over with my childhood (0 to 24yrs) belongings I had boxes up.. 17 boxes.. I have reduced them to small 2 boxes and some photo album/scrap books.
My main major declutter is digital now.. That will take ages. Next year I plan photos and making albums for my kids.. The year after my digital work stuff.
As a working, single mum, with divorce stuff to deal with (messy divorce) and burnout and depression from my marriage (was married to a narssistical gas-lighter) ...i have little time for things (mainly in the holidays when the kids go to their dad I get major decluttering done)... But it definitely gives me a dopamine rush (shopping stresses and depresses me.. Even basic shopping eg food and house.. So I keep that to bi-weekly or monthly) .
Thank you for this video.. It made me feel better.. I struggle with having stuff.. But as you said.. Certain things you need eg if you have a garden, you need gardening tools!
Fantastic video👌😊
Thank you so much for the feedback! 🎶
I'm really glad the video was helpful and enjoyable 🤗
Sounds like minimalism has a positive impact in your life as well! Thank you for sharing your story ❤
Ha I own myself and my body that you’ll never have oops lol🤔💯!!…#mjreserve
Hahaha
Klaus Schwab must be very proud. He invested minimal efforts for people to promote his idea of owning nothing and be happy. 😒🤢
Minimalism is more of a choice tho. Klaus Schwab wants to force that onto unwilling people.
@@Concerned_one These videos help promote the idea as good, before you actually have no choice.
@@patti8617 the idea is always good but it’s actually opposite of Klaus Schwab wants when you look at it from a different angle.
Since we live in a consumer culture where we are psychologically pushed to buy things we don’t really need thereby increasing the profits of big corporations that don’t really care about us, adopting a minimalist lifestyle is not only counterculture and also the opposite of what Klaus Schwab wants because you see minimalism makes your mind freer and unburdened by the pressure to spend money unnecessarily while on the other hand, Klaus wants you broke, depressed and unable to control or stop yourself from impulse buying.
Do you worry when decluttering how much money you are binning or giving away and incase you need and cannot afford in the future?
Hi Sarah! I do feel bad when I declutter something that was expensive. It feels like such a waste. But it's also wasted money when I keep an item which I don't use. When I'm unsure if I might want to have/need the item in the future, I store it in the attic for a year or so. Usually after a year I haven't missed it and can let go of it. Hope it helps 🤗
If a minimalist’s goal is to own just a few items, does this mean they don’t have hobbies that would involve owning the supplies and tools needed? I know someone who would thrive in a minimalist lifestyle, but I feel sad even watching this video. No judgment, just observing the difference in people.
she did not mention, but im certain that she lives somewhere in Europe, place where most are educated and dedicated, as opposed to where i live here in the south of Brazil, full of idiots that consider having the latest automobile a gift in life and who go around walking over uncollected garbage as if it was a natural way of living.
It is not what I expected
So much fruits just sitting in the vase is definitely not minimalism in Russia. They are expensive. I haven’t had fruits or berries for maybe 3 years now.
The title of this video says you own nothing, which is not true. If you put a strawberry plant on your porch and people come and pick the strawberries for themselves, would you think that was ok?
Why does it seem that every " minimalist" is single and childless?
Hi Pam, it doesn't have to be. There are actually quite a lot of minimalists with kids here on youtube! Maybe you just haven't found them yet. If you are looking to watch some I really recommend Sarah Therese, Victoria Terekhina, ecofriend. lia, A to Zen Life and Hamimommy. Ronald L. Banks and Gabe Bult are both minimalist who are having a baby or just got a baby. Hope you enjoy watching their channels! 😊
Oh and I'm not single 😜
I have to be minimalist cause i am poor
I own nothing at all. Not even a 🏡
are you dutch? je klinkt nederlands
Haha goed gehoord! 😁
Dat dacht ik ook 😉
This is not for me! I love to can, cook, garden, paint, restore furniture, sew, knit, crochet and try any thing creative, play with my pets. I would die of utter boredom and feel stifled.
I love you selfknowledge! Keeping everything that sparks joy is great as well!
I also really love cooking, being creative and playing with my pets! 🙌❤
But I admire your style and wish some times I had a separate place to go and just be.....
True... noone owns anything. tell this to the German state.
Exactly!! 🙌🏻❤️
A lot of ideas are man made, like the concept of time but it still exists as we use it. Same with ownership it exists. Like if someone walked into your house you wouldn’t just leave and say you don’t own it. She reminds me of the great reset and communism “ you will own nothing and be happy”
I agree that we live in a world full of man made concepts. But non-ownership to me, is true as well, in a more ultimate way. They co-exist at the same time.
@@Delala no they don’t. If someone tried to move into your house you’d probably tell them it’s your home. North Korea has no ownership the state can take your farm or whatever if they disapprove of you and send you to a prison camp. In the west we fortunately have concept of basic human rights that includes ownership. If you all of a sudden woke up in the world of communism, you seem to think is a great idea, you’d quickly realize the problems with it.
@@Delala what would you do if someone took your house? Would you say go ahead I don’t own it? If so can I take your house and all your belongings?
I agree but it should be our own choice...I don't believe in Klaus schwab telling us "we will own nothing and be happy " because it isn't for him to say it must be at a personal level .
I agree, I don’t believe I mentioned him. I don’t even know who he is 😅 (and I don’t think I want to know 🙈)
@@Delala hahaha no you didn't and no you don't he's a pretty evil minded individual ps I love you're video's because they are really genuine and down to earth I think many people keep thinking the next material item will make them happy but the truth is it comes from loving what you do and those around you...atleast that's what I think:)
@@mikeyblueeyes8449 aww thank you so much! 🥰 I do agree with what you said at the end! 🤗
@@Delala you're very welcome:)!!, I too live in the Netherlands on a sailingship although I'm originally a Brit also in my late 20's so it's cool to listen to someone of a similar age with such a down to earth mindset :)
@@mikeyblueeyes8449 wow that’s so cool! Hope you’re having a great time here! 😁
What about a smaller house? Then you'd feel cosy with less. I don't watch travellers who have no cooking stuff, no bedding etc. Paying someone else to own them for you ie restaurant and hotel, isn't minimalism, not really.
Small places are always so cozy! Tiny homes are so cool! 😊
I find books hardest and clothes
For me it's sentimental items and gifts 😅
@@Delala ah bless! I kept little bits from my dad like cards and strings from runner bean poles. I guess as I have lost close blood relatives and nil to leave to I had to chick many photos and bits x
minimalism looks great if you have an expensive modern designer apartment, so the walls and floor and doors are decoration enough that you dont need anything inside for it to not be depressing. if you poor person with normal white walls inside your home, the minimal stuff will just look boring
Own nothing is a bit misleading title 😂😅 you do have quite a bit of stuff
If you don’t mind me asking, are you into communism or at least some of its principles?
No, but I also don't believe in infinite growth in a finite world 🙃
It doesn't seem like she really owns nothing.....
If you pay for it, it’s yours. You have the rights to make use of that item. Your comparisons with “owning” in nature is irrelevant, in my opinion. Great video nonetheless and an inspiration to be grateful for what we have and experience as well as to enjoy the simplicity in everything.
Thank you! 😊
2 min into the video and you are NOT an extreme minimalist. You have more clothes than I do and I'm not one lol.
If you watch till the end of the video you'll get it 😇❤
@@Delala click bait
@@birdsofco hater, stop trying to steal her attention.
You have nothing but you have a elephant teapot
Hahaha 😂 good stuff 👌
A minimalist will not have a plant, sorry
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Minimalist today? Best full your house with supplies. And keep everything it could be used to barter if the economy crashes. Plus there’s gas shortages, a possible famine coming. Get comfortable with stuff it could save your life.
Thank you for your loving advise ❤
I try to live with non-fear. Everything is impermanent; the way we live right now, as well as the future 🌿
@@Delala you’re in for an awakening when you go to buy something you need and it’s not in any stores anywhere and it’s 5 times the price or more. There’s a story that might help you. A guy is drowning and a boat comes by to save him, he says no god will save me. Three more boats come and he says the same thing. Then he drowns. In heaven he asks god why didn’t you save me. God says I sent three boats. See this as your boat and go out and stock up. There’s hard times ahead. Minimalism is great when times are good currently they are not. You need to prepare.
Look for Jesus.
Thank you for sharing your insights!
Japanese aesthetics resonate with me as well, in particular the emphasis on simplicity, multi-functionality, calm and ‘bringing nature into the room’. But you can totally adopt the principles without trying to have everything in Japanese style like you say.
I loved what you said about monastic life and it’s appeal. I sort of think we can do the same sort of thing - adopt some of the principles without going all the way: keeping things simple; doing one thing at a time but with all one’s heart; leaving space between things; having a rhythm to life.
As for extreme minimalism, I think you very often end up just using things that you don’t own but still need (the bed in the hostel, the plate in the cafe, etc.).
But I love the idea ‘stepping lightly in the world’. I think that’s the appeal of monastic life - virtually nothing that is ‘yours’ but plenty of things that are needed tor community life. (With an emphasis on quality over quantity.)
I wish I was as wise as you at your age! Please continue your channel.
I wonder if you like this expression from the Stoics on luxury? ‘It is a wise person who uses his earthenware as if it were silverware and he who uses his silverware as earthenware is no less wise.’
Your dog is adorable … !
Awww thank you!! 🥰❤
I love what you said about extreme minimalists using someone else's stuff like plates, bed, etc.
I really like the stoic quote you shared! It holds a lot of truth 😊🌿🧘♀️
I like that quote! 🧡
What you said about minimalism being a mindset rings true for me. I do have a lot of stuff, but I've become very mindful about the new things I bring into my life. I could, (and probably should) declutter more, but I still feel attached to many of my things. So I am focussed now on using what I have, not buying new things unless I need to replace something. Thank you for inspiring me!
🙌 that's awesome! And a great way to go about it I think.
Everyone's journey has a different pace, no need to rush the decluttering if you're not ready 🤗❤
I love your thoughts on non-ownership. I often imagine living an extreme minimalist lifestyle but really, I’m already living with those same items. I just need to simplify and live with intention and mindfulness.
Thanks again!
Thank you so much! I'm glad it resonated with you! 😊