I watched a blackbird a few weeks ago, it landed on the edge of my small bird bath in the garden, it had a drink.... then it just sat there, and looked... his tiny head moving around watching the leaves blowing. It sat there for a full 5 minutes doing nothing but watching the world. I learnt a lot from this little bird. Have a beautiful day. :)
Moments like that are truly beautiful. It's really humbling, and for the moment, I forget about the rest of the world! I love that you said you learned a lot from this bird. Thank you for sharing!
1. Live in the present moment. Find your way to now. 2. Take time to recharge. Set aside time to refuel and unwind. 3. Appreciate the small moments. Notice the blessings around us, feel gratitude. I recently found your channel. After working 20 years in IT, with everything moving faster every day, I was searching for a way to slow down. You are helping me so much. Thank you.
Thank you so much for your sweet comment. That truly means a lot that my videos are helping you slow down. I can only imagine how fast paced the development of the IT world is!! I appreciate you watching and supporting the channel.
Thanks so much for your inspiration I have watched your video and it changed my whole way of life from decluttering my clothes to slow ing down and enjoying life I no longer keep negative company and no longer try to make everyone happy and do everyone favors I learned to say no and it feels good I got rid of everything and moved to another state 😅 and it feels like I hit the lottery I’m free now and I want to thank you 🙏 keep up the videos I am truly happy now
After being a part of the rat race for long, realised life isn't about winning the race but it's about enjoying the journey. The covid pandemic thought us so much about enjoying basics of life. Slow living makes it worth enjoying every moment
There comes a time in your life when slowing down is necessary, there is no option, but I admire that someone as young as you can slow down, when you are full of energy and dreams to fulfill
I love this. I quit social media, quit alcohol, quit my 9-5 and I am moving into my van this year to travel and work in film. your video is inspiring! Thank you!
Hello Sophie, your videos mean a lot to me. I accept my failures, my fault, give up on something that the world defined success and now realizing how to appreciate our ordinary life... You don't know how much you have done for me. What you said had heal my wound deep in my heart.. Thanks for existing on this earth Sophie.. Wish you and your family all the best.. Sending hugs from Thailand...
This video really hit home Sophie! In fact I watched it twice, and took notes the second time. Like you, Gayle does a lot of baking too! We often enjoy it while we are watching the birds feed on our patio. Putting seed out is something small that we can do for wildlife and it’s fun to watch the squirrels, Cardinals, sparrows, and later the turkeys come and feed on the seeds. Such a small gesture is really appreciated by the animals and it’s rewarding to see that. For our me time, Gayle often makes a different type of tea and then we listen to soundscape music or our albums. No TV, news, or phones. We often work on crossword puzzles in our local newspaper at this time too. We have been taking small trips around the area and photographing the landscape, especially as the seasons change. Sometimes it’s just a long drive without any particular destination.This allows us to really appreciate the blessings we have, and the beautiful creation around us. We also appreciate having each others company. Recently, while walking Oscar, I ran into a neighbor that I had not seen for a while! After speaking with her for a few minutes and seeing her interest, I really realized how much I have missed talking to her. I think I’m beginning to be much more appreciative of the people and blessings around me.
You find so much joy and pleasure in simple living Mark. I admire that so much about you! I don't think you and Gayle ever have a dull moment. I have been loving all your photographs of the autumn leaves especially. The colors are so exquisite and it truly looks like a painting. I hope you continue to share your photos of your beautiful ordinary yet extraordinary life :)
@@MalamaLife Thank you so much Sophie for your kind comments! I really appreciate them and your friendship. Photography is our creative outlet, much like your videos are for you two!! I’m always trying different things! I’m also not too proud to ask people “how they did that.” As I am writing this, I swear, Gayle just screamed there was a “huge buck running through our backyard.” Sure enough🦌. I lifted my head in time to a huge 10 point buck. Never a dull moment! 😅😂
@@MalamaLife Let me add that I enjoy your photos and videos too very much🙏🙏 You’re so professional! I think you both lead a beautiful and extraordinary life:))
I like to sit in my backyard sipping tea Ave watching the sun set. It gets so still and I get to see the birds settling in for the night and the feeling of night come over the sky.
Enclosed in a space between imagination and reality, our feelings become sounds, and sounds become our universe. Our songs are our truth. It doesn't have to make sense. No one can question nor deny our truth because it's absolute. Only we can speak our truth. As you keep writing, you care less about what people think, more about living your life authentically because only authentic living provides the best material for songwriting. And when you realize that, you are in this infinite loop of feeling every emotion that comes your way and jotting it down as soon as inspiration strikes. It's random yet heavenly and relieving. Because deep inside, you know that, when your emotion finds inspiration, it's translated into an expression - a song, a dance etc. And that my friend, is your truth. And when you move a soul with your truth, it feels good to know that (and as Emerson put it) - one life has breathed easier because you have lived . Thank you, sophie. The universe is looking after you, and you'll go places - first, in your imagination, and then the world outside.
Meditation, spending time in nature and baking. Oh how I love doing these things as well to slow down and become more present. And that final sequence of the video up in the clouds was a dream. Had to rewatch it. Thank you Sophie for sharing the beautiful nature ❤
Patricia, you must visit Maui one day. the view from the top of the volcano takes my breath away every time. I am not confident in baking, but banana bread is something I can do :) Thank you so much Patricia!
I would absolutely love to. And I'm sure it will happen 🌞 Banana bread is one of my personal favorites as well. Haven't found the perfect recipe yet however 😊
@@Patricia-fi9zo We have a very famous food stand here on Maui and they have truly perfected the banana bread. If I ever get a hold of the recipe, I'll share with you.
I thank youtube for recommend me your videos... I've watched 2-3 and I absolutely love your message, the cinematography, aesthetic and music just resonates so well with me. Most definitely subscribed :)
Someone once told me "you don't find a book, instead it finds you." After hearing that I found that to be close to the truth. I didn't look for your video, instead it found me. All praises!
This video says it all. Enjoy the simple pleasures and don’t rush through life. It is so true! I cannot be reminded enough of this. Thank you for sharing your calm and joy. It is a great example for me.
I love your videos. This is my new dream! I worked so hard for "success" but never found fulfillment, ended up even hurting myself. I was like, "What am I doing this for?" I literally had to slow down and it left me feeling content.
Mi inspiras demasiado, más en estos momentos donde tengo una enfermedad crónica con solo 23 años. Gracias, solo el presente, solo el presente. Mil gracias
When I find extra time to wake up really early to see the sunrise it grounds me and slow my thoughts. Also being on the water just being still with the waves slowly rocking you and the gentle breeze kissing my skin....its very magical and helps to slow things down. These are some of my habits 😊💛💛
You described it so beautifully Deandra. Those are some of the best moments! Nature really reminds us to slow down and feel abundance. Thank you so much for your lovely comment!
Hello from France ! I love this video ! It's so peaceful and beautiful. It helps me calm and pause for this new day ! I'm so happy I found your channel! Thank you !
I love banana bread too! 💕 Mindfully eating my food and making mealtime an opportunity to engage in a great conversation with my husband is my favorite. 🥰
1:20 *1. Live in the present* 4:19 *2. Take time to recharge* 7:30 *3. Appreciate the small moments* Your videos are so calming, I feel slow just by watching them. I can relate to listening to jazz with a cup of tea, I like to listen to jazz when I'm cooking a meal. I love cooking, and the jazz music changes the atmosphere, it really gets me out of my head.
Thanks for your videos. I just started decluttering my closet. I'm so eager to learn, be content and enjoy simple life and to have a slow living life. Yet I'm taking everything gradually. Cheers to you. Love from Philippines ♥️
Hello Sophie. You really inspired me to do a slow living . Co’z as of now I notice how toxic the world is and I already forgot what I should Appreciate and what to be thankful for. Hope you noticed this. 🌸♥️
That banana bread looks so good! I actually enjoy cooking a lot. Learned quite a lot the last few months about it and I love it! It’s so rewarding if you do everything from scratch.
City dwellers in every part of the world are having fast life. Every one is in a mode of competition, busy to survive in hitech competitive zone. If possible also add cookery blog.
I would love to add a cooking blog :) it is one of my favorite things to do. I will include more cooking and baking in these videos. I think it's possible to also practice slow living in the big cities. Life is too precious to let it pass by while we're competing with each other. Thank you so much for your comment!
Ahhh Heleakala sunsets are the best. Its so funny to me to see people going there in shorts and short sleeves not knowing its about 30 degrees up there. 🥶🥶🥶 Thank you for this lovely video.
Do you prefer the sunrise or sunsets from Haleakala? I think they're both equally beautiful, but not a fan of waking up at 3am :) We try to go there every chance we get. I don't have a jacket, but always remember to wrap myself in a blanket. Thank you!
@@MalamaLife Tough question. Sunrise is more dramatic , colors are more intense, but like you said 3 am its so hard to wake up. After sunset we stayed and watch the stars. I think i like more sunset, because is more calming for me. And there is less people.
@@houstonka Oh yes! the night sky filled with stars.. so beautiful and breathtaking. Especially at this time, there were very few people at the summit for the sunset which made it even more special :)
Dang lowkey felt attacked when you talked about being invincible, running on little sleep, and eating fast 😂 my gf hates when I eat extremely fast but it is so conditioned into me that I have to force myself to slow down. I've been running on little sleep for about six years and I don't recommend it which is why I've slowed down. Thanks sophie. Also, that banana bread looked 🔥🔥🔥
I wish I could've shared the banana bread! my husband and I were surprised at how good it turned out :) I still have days where I want to stay up all night/ skip meals because I am trying to finish a project on time, but realizing that it's just a fast track to burning out. I'm glad that you have your gf who can remind you to eat slowly! Thanks Luis.
@@MalamaLife I love banana bread, I could honestly eat a loaf by myself 😋 I make it in the crock pot and I definitely enjoy the smell through the house. I still crush a redbull and power through when necessary
So enjoyable to cook bread or any food in the home. I've watched many of your videos and may I say your an incredible Lady and intelligent. You make the most of life. Every day living so comfortable. Thanks ❤👍
Loved the slow moments that you showed.It has been a year since am drawn to slow living.I have started to appreciate life so much more in the last year it feels all the years before it just went in a rush.Really loving your island life.Lots of love :)
Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I always loved the concept of slow living, but just now discovering the true beauty behind it. I'm so happy to connect with others who share similar values. Thanks!
I’m not sure if you’ll see this comment since this video was so long ago. But one key thing I do for slow living is I don’t schedule every part of my life. Especially my free time. When I’m off work I Choose what to do depending on the needs and energy I have in the moment.
Great video. I think a little slow living is what I need in my life sometimes and the music, calming words, and overall production of the video helped put me in this mood. I'm eating some oatmeal as I watch this, and I find myself enjoying the oatmeal a little more as I eat it very slowly. Great video as always Sophie. Like88!
Thank you so much Alex! I am always reminding myself to eat slower, enjoy the flavors taste texture. I think these videos are reminders to myself to slow down :) Always appreciate your comment.
I had to watch your video 3 times. Because I didn't understand it. Because I had too much thought going through my mind. Now after the 3 times. My thoughts are gone. Now I really understand your video. It's insane but sometimes I am here in body but not in mind. I hope it's not going to be this way everyday. The worst it's when someone talks to you. You are not there at all. Then it's like you come back. Then you fake that you did just listen to him all the time. Well I didn't listen a thing. I was flying somewhere. It's really something strange. Yes Houston we really have a lot of problems. LOL
"Be where you are; otherwise you will miss your life." - Where I am staying in is important. "Happiness, not in another place but this place... not for another hour, but this hour." - This moment is happy:) "Mind is a flexible mirror, adjust it, to see a better world." - Mind becomes action. "Live less out of habit and more out of intent" - Daily habit is stronger than big unusual event. "We cannot all do great things, but we can do small things with great love." - small things eventually becomes great things:)
Your videos all so real so intellectual so touching I am just connected to your concepts because I too live life in this way so your videos help me to make some changes in my thinking process and live life still efficiently.. Please don’t stop doing your videos I am from India from Hyderabad ❤️❤️❤️ Your voice is mesmerising
Thankyou for your soothing videos🥰 do you have a video on how you meal plan and prep. I’ve always been chaotic with this. I am vegan and my family is not. I have to to make 2 dinners a day. It’s always late and though I used to enjoy cooking , I don’t anymore, I’m always running back n forth to shop forgetting things. Would love not to be such a “mess” in this important aspect of life 🤗☀️😺⚛️🤩✨xx
Hi Sophie. There is a lot of chaos here in Europe at the moment. Due to the pandemic etc. Try to live slowly and healthily. Walking in the woods and avoiding stressed people. There is strength in calm, right? Best regards. Your Stefan. 🤗
I am just hoping and wishing the situation in Europe gets better. I think it's great you take a walk in the woods and practice slow living even in your circumstances. Thank you so much Stefan.
The chaos is not only in Europe at the moment. It is also in many other countries as well. As long as people insist on clubbing, going to places in large groups and a lack of hygiene plus travelling this will not curb the matter. Greetings from Switzerland.
@@222-q7w We just opened tourism here on Maui and beaches are getting very crowded again. The future is unknown and it's quite frankly difficult to think about, but hoping to just focus on what we can control. Thank you for the comment
I’m sitting here having a little “me time” as I watch some of your videos and eating linguine with broccoli and chicken that I just made. Relaxed! :) Two questions, do you have a secret to good banana bread? 🍞 Mine always turns out so dry. ☹️ And, two,... what do you put into your tea? 🍵💕
That sounds delicious! I have tried this recipe and it turns out great (almost) everytime: www.alohadreams.com/maui-road-to-hana-banana-bread-recipe/ I am trying out all types of teas and finding my favorite ones. I'll make a whole video on this :) Thanks so much Cindy! Try out the banana bread and let me know what you think
@@MalamaLife Thank you so much. I will definitely try the recipe. I’m looking forward to it. :) 🍌🍞💕 I will keep my eyes open for the tea video as well. 🍵 ‘Can’t wait.
@@MalamaLife I will. Thanks! :) That sounds so yummy. One of my best friends lives in Hilo. She keeps asking me to visit. Maybe one day, when the time is right. I would love to visit a few places in Hawaii. ♥️ 🌺🍃
Hola Alex, thank you for checking out the channel. I agree that this lifestyle is much needed in our fast paced tech driven world. I appreciate your comment. Gracias!
Hi Sophie great video very nice scene on top of the mountain. Your right life can you throw you a curveball at any time so take the time and appreciate even the small things in life. In ohio were in full blown fall and i love to sit outside with a mug of warm apple cider and listen to leaves rustling in the wind very relaxing. Was that honey that came off your spoon when you made your tea?
I am sure the colors are so beautiful during fall in the Midwest. What you described sounds absolutely perfect. Apple cider makes everything better in my opinion. Yes I use honey to sweeten my lemon mint tea sometimes. Just a touch of sweetness.
I love the music from your videos always brining me a lot of calme and helps me to recenter. Would you minde once sharing your playlist? Big thanks for all your videos full of inspiration 😘
With no nature where I live, I go to the zoo to get connected to nature. I enjoy baking to slow down too but I'm working on raw food diet and maybe a breatharian someday.
That's so creative! I love how you can find a way even if you don't have nature around you. Baking on a raw food diet sounds like so much fun and exciting to experiment and try new recipes. Thank you so much for sharing :)
Those white pants are sooo beautiful , I would really like to know where they come from please !! Yout videos are so gorgeous and motivating to spend less money and more quality time, but those pants seem really worth it tho 😍
What are some slow living habits that you practice? :)
Meditation and hot drinks after study
@@陈林娜 That sounds so lovely :)
Drinking tea and listening and watching relaxing music videos with nature
Gardening and cooking 😍😍😍,nice one
Go for along walk with my buddy.
I watched a blackbird a few weeks ago, it landed on the edge of my small bird bath in the garden, it had a drink.... then it just sat there, and looked... his tiny head moving around watching the leaves blowing. It sat there for a full 5 minutes doing nothing but watching the world. I learnt a lot from this little bird. Have a beautiful day. :)
Moments like that are truly beautiful. It's really humbling, and for the moment, I forget about the rest of the world! I love that you said you learned a lot from this bird. Thank you for sharing!
how awe-inspiring ☺️
"Life is really worth slowing down for" Absolutely
Only if our mainstream culture would emphasize this! Thank you Shackeria for your comment.
1. Live in the present moment. Find your way to now.
2. Take time to recharge. Set aside time to refuel and unwind.
3. Appreciate the small moments. Notice the blessings around us, feel gratitude.
I recently found your channel. After working 20 years in IT, with everything moving faster every day, I was searching for a way to slow down. You are helping me so much. Thank you.
Thank you so much for your sweet comment. That truly means a lot that my videos are helping you slow down. I can only imagine how fast paced the development of
the IT world is!! I appreciate you watching and supporting the channel.
Thanks so much for your inspiration I have watched your video and it changed my whole way of life from decluttering my clothes to slow ing down and enjoying life I no longer keep negative company and no longer try to make everyone happy and do everyone favors I learned to say no and it feels good I got rid of everything and moved to another state 😅 and it feels like I hit the lottery I’m free now and I want to thank you 🙏 keep up the videos I am truly happy now
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After being a part of the rat race for long, realised life isn't about winning the race but it's about enjoying the journey. The covid pandemic thought us so much about enjoying basics of life. Slow living makes it worth enjoying every moment
I agree with you! I learned so much last year and now I really appreciate everyday, every moment. Thank you so much for watching.
There comes a time in your life when slowing down is necessary, there is no option, but I admire that someone as young as you can slow down, when you are full of energy and dreams to fulfill
Thank you so much Luis!
I love this. I quit social media, quit alcohol, quit my 9-5 and I am moving into my van this year to travel and work in film. your video is inspiring! Thank you!
Best wishes! That is very brave and courageous. I hope you succeed in it!
this channel has been a God-send. everything in my life is so fractured and everything is moving too fast. i really need this
Gosh you calm me so much on bad days. Reading poetry every morning with peppermint tea is one of my slow living practices.
Hello Sophie, your videos mean a lot to me. I accept my failures, my fault, give up on something that the world defined success and now realizing how to appreciate our ordinary life... You don't know how much you have done for me. What you said had heal my wound deep in my heart.. Thanks for existing on this earth Sophie.. Wish you and your family all the best.. Sending hugs from Thailand...
Big hugs to you. I hope you know how much your comment means to me ❤🥰
This video really hit home Sophie! In fact I watched it twice, and took notes the second time. Like you, Gayle does a lot of baking too! We often enjoy it while we are watching the birds feed on our patio. Putting seed out is something small that we can do for wildlife and it’s fun to watch the squirrels, Cardinals, sparrows, and later the turkeys come and feed on the seeds. Such a small gesture is really appreciated by the animals and it’s rewarding to see that. For our me time, Gayle often makes a different type of tea and then we listen to soundscape music or our albums. No TV, news, or phones. We often work on crossword puzzles in our local newspaper at this time too. We have been taking small trips around the area and photographing the landscape, especially as the seasons change. Sometimes it’s just a long drive without any particular destination.This allows us to really appreciate the blessings we have, and the beautiful creation around us. We also appreciate having each others company. Recently, while walking Oscar, I ran into a neighbor that I had not seen for a while! After speaking with her for a few minutes and seeing her interest, I really realized how much I have missed talking to her. I think I’m beginning to be much more appreciative of the people and blessings around me.
You find so much joy and pleasure in simple living Mark. I admire that so much about you! I don't think you and Gayle ever have a dull moment. I have been loving all your photographs of the autumn leaves especially. The colors are so exquisite and it truly looks like a painting. I hope you continue to share your photos of your beautiful ordinary yet extraordinary life :)
@@MalamaLife Thank you so much Sophie for your kind comments! I really appreciate them and your friendship. Photography is our creative outlet, much like your videos are for you two!! I’m always trying different things! I’m also not too proud to ask people “how they did that.” As I am writing this, I swear, Gayle just screamed there was a “huge buck running through our backyard.” Sure enough🦌. I lifted my head in time to a huge 10 point buck. Never a dull moment! 😅😂
@@MalamaLife Let me add that I enjoy your photos and videos too very much🙏🙏 You’re so professional! I think you both lead a beautiful and extraordinary life:))
@@MalamaLife “ Beautiful ordinary yet extraordinary life” I love it!!! Thank you!!!!
@@markblado4282 ❤❤❤❤ thanks Mark!!
You inspire me to slow down, take a breathe and smile
You always knew what you wanted and how you wanted to live your life. Proud of you sis, keep up the good work!!
So cool that you can say that sis. I feel like I am still figuring things out :D Love you
Thanks Sophia
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Watching your videos is how I recharge. Thanks for making them.
This video is stunning. I watched it first thing in the morning with my dim salt lamp on. Lovely xx
Thank you so much Natalie 🥰 glad you enjoyed it! Love my salt lamp in the mornings too
You have changed my life so mush I’m very glad to found your UA-cam channel 🥺
Awww thank you ❤️
Thank you for your channel! There are so many gems in each video that are eye-opening and inspiring.
❤️so happy you're enjoying them. Thank you for watching
I like to sit in my backyard sipping tea Ave watching the sun set. It gets so still and I get to see the birds settling in for the night and the feeling of night come over the sky.
Thank you. Your videos change me to a better person. Keep inspiring other people.
Enclosed in a space between imagination and reality, our feelings become sounds, and sounds become our universe. Our songs are our truth. It doesn't have to make sense. No one can question nor deny our truth because it's absolute. Only we can speak our truth.
As you keep writing, you care less about what people think, more about living your life authentically because only authentic living provides the best material for songwriting. And when you realize that, you are in this infinite loop of feeling every emotion that comes your way and jotting it down as soon as inspiration strikes. It's random yet heavenly and relieving.
Because deep inside, you know that, when your emotion finds inspiration, it's translated into an expression - a song, a dance etc. And that my friend, is your truth. And when you move a soul with your truth, it feels good to know that (and as Emerson put it) - one life has breathed easier because you have lived .
Thank you, sophie. The universe is looking after you, and you'll go places - first, in your imagination, and then the world outside.
Your words always inspire me. Such a creative soul and so incredibly kind. As always, thank you for sharing for beautiful thoughts!
@@MalamaLife
This indeed has inspired me too, wow, thank you for your words.
Meditation, spending time in nature and baking. Oh how I love doing these things as well to slow down and become more present. And that final sequence of the video up in the clouds was a dream. Had to rewatch it. Thank you Sophie for sharing the beautiful nature ❤
Patricia, you must visit Maui one day. the view from the top of the volcano takes my breath away every time. I am not confident in baking, but banana bread is something I can do :) Thank you so much Patricia!
I would absolutely love to. And I'm sure it will happen 🌞 Banana bread is one of my personal favorites as well. Haven't found the perfect recipe yet however 😊
@@Patricia-fi9zo We have a very famous food stand here on Maui and they have truly perfected the banana bread. If I ever get a hold of the recipe, I'll share with you.
I thank youtube for recommend me your videos... I've watched 2-3 and I absolutely love your message, the cinematography, aesthetic and music just resonates so well with me. Most definitely subscribed :)
Aw thank you so so much ❤😊 i really appreciate it!
I really love ur vedios.i work very very hard all week and except my religious activity what gives me the vibe of relaxation is watching ur vedios....
That is so nice :) thank you so much. I am glad I can share through my videos
love your perspective Sophie and it just makes total sense to me! I love slow living and we can all use a bit of these habits in our lives.
Thank you so much Becky. I think these are important things to remember to better our quality of life. Thanks for the comment!
Thank you for this! I'm a stressed out teen who needs to hear all this
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching ❤😊
Someone once told me "you don't find a book, instead it finds you." After hearing that I found that to be close to the truth. I didn't look for your video, instead it found me. All praises!
I just found your channel last week, now I watch your videos in break time and before bed. So soothing and inspiring!
Thank you so much Ella 🥰
This video says it all. Enjoy the simple pleasures and don’t rush through life. It is so true! I cannot be reminded enough of this. Thank you for sharing your calm and joy. It is a great example for me.
I loooove the quotes in the video!!!
❤️ some of my favorite quotes. thank you Lilla
Binge watching your videos. Love your message and filming style.
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I feel so peaceful when I watch your video, thank you so much
Wow such a beautiful moment to be above the clouds. i love slowing down by watering my plants and even(dare i say it..) hand washing the dishes LOL
hahaha I love it! sounds strange, but I know what you mean. It's kind of soothing and relaxing to be in the zone when washing dishes :D
I love your videos. This is my new dream! I worked so hard for "success" but never found fulfillment, ended up even hurting myself. I was like, "What am I doing this for?" I literally had to slow down and it left me feeling content.
Beautiful cinematography as always. Thank you Sophie. Well wishes from Australia 🌞
Thank you so much Nicole 💕
Mi inspiras demasiado, más en estos momentos donde tengo una enfermedad crónica con solo 23 años. Gracias, solo el presente, solo el presente. Mil gracias
When I find extra time to wake up really early to see the sunrise it grounds me and slow my thoughts. Also being on the water just being still with the waves slowly rocking you and the gentle breeze kissing my skin....its very magical and helps to slow things down. These are some of my habits 😊💛💛
You described it so beautifully Deandra. Those are some of the best moments! Nature really reminds us to slow down and feel abundance. Thank you so much for your lovely comment!
@@MalamaLife you're welcome 😊
Hello from France ! I love this video ! It's so peaceful and beautiful. It helps me calm and pause for this new day ! I'm so happy I found your channel! Thank you !
Thank you so much Patty. I always appreciate your kind comments and so glad I could bring calm into your day. I hope you are doing well in France!
Thank you I discovered your Chanel at the perfect time. 🙏🏼🙌🏼
Thank you Matt ❤ happy to hear that
please make more videos love your style. We also want to know about your style of making videos on youtube and the craft. Love your channel
I love banana bread too! 💕 Mindfully eating my food and making mealtime an opportunity to engage in a great conversation with my husband is my favorite. 🥰
Banana bread is so easy to make, even for me :) I agree with you . My husband and I can eat and talk for hours! Thank you so much Dee.
1:20 *1. Live in the present*
4:19 *2. Take time to recharge*
7:30 *3. Appreciate the small moments*
Your videos are so calming, I feel slow just by watching them. I can relate to listening to jazz with a cup of tea, I like to listen to jazz when I'm cooking a meal. I love cooking, and the jazz music changes the atmosphere, it really gets me out of my head.
Thanks for your videos. I just started decluttering my closet. I'm so eager to learn, be content and enjoy simple life and to have a slow living life. Yet I'm taking everything gradually. Cheers to you. Love from Philippines ♥️
Thank you so much for supporting my channel! So glad that my videos are helpful. Love back from Maui, Hawaii
I was feeling so low after watching this video, I started to feel so positive, Thank you 😊🙏❤
Absolutely love your approach on sharing your heart. Thank you 🙏🏽
Thanks so much 😊❤
Hello Sophie. You really inspired me to do a slow living . Co’z as of now I notice how toxic the world is and I already forgot what I should Appreciate and what to be thankful for.
Hope you noticed this. 🌸♥️
Thank you for watching Sheena ❤ slow living mentality really helps me to appreciate my life more. Hope it helps you!
So beautiful! Your videos always brighten up my day and inspire me so much!
That is so amazing to hear! Thank you so much Julie
Awesome message in this video for all to learn I recently found your content and it is amazing thanks for sharing!
Glad I found your channel , Nice tips on savoring every moment. I slow down by reading and meditation
Thank you so much! I am so happy that you like the video. Reading and meditation is so calming.
That banana bread looks so good! I actually enjoy cooking a lot. Learned quite a lot the last few months about it and I love it! It’s so rewarding if you do everything from scratch.
Yes so rewarding! I saw you making your own pizza in your vlog and I want to try that next haha
You’re my favorite person! 🤗🤗🤗!
Aw thank you so much 😍❤
City dwellers in every part of the world are having fast life. Every one is in a mode of competition, busy to survive in hitech competitive zone. If possible also add cookery blog.
I would love to add a cooking blog :) it is one of my favorite things to do. I will include more cooking and baking in these videos. I think it's possible to also practice slow living in the big cities. Life is too precious to let it pass by while we're competing with each other. Thank you so much for your comment!
Another beautiful and inspiring video, thank you!
Thank you so much Anne! Glad you liked the video :)
Ahhh Heleakala sunsets are the best. Its so funny to me to see people going there in shorts and short sleeves not knowing its about 30 degrees up there. 🥶🥶🥶 Thank you for this lovely video.
Do you prefer the sunrise or sunsets from Haleakala? I think they're both equally beautiful, but not a fan of waking up at 3am :) We try to go there every chance we get. I don't have a jacket, but always remember to wrap myself in a blanket. Thank you!
@@MalamaLife Tough question. Sunrise is more dramatic , colors are more intense, but like you said 3 am its so hard to wake up. After sunset we stayed and watch the stars. I think i like more sunset, because is more calming for me. And there is less people.
@@houstonka Oh yes! the night sky filled with stars.. so beautiful and breathtaking. Especially at this time, there were very few people at the summit for the sunset which made it even more special :)
I just found your channel and am so great full I did. Thank you for calming my mind. Your videos are wonderful.
Welcome to the channel :) Thank you so much for your sweet comment and I'm so happy you found the video
Slow living the best life you can have in this moment
Sophie 😘🥀
your videos are so calming and relaxing, thank you for creating them! you deserve way more views and subscribers
Thank you so much :) that is so sweet of you to say! I appreciate you watching these videos
thank you so much , u re amazing...your work also..thanks
Thank you for watching 😊❤🙏
Dang lowkey felt attacked when you talked about being invincible, running on little sleep, and eating fast 😂 my gf hates when I eat extremely fast but it is so conditioned into me that I have to force myself to slow down. I've been running on little sleep for about six years and I don't recommend it which is why I've slowed down. Thanks sophie. Also, that banana bread looked 🔥🔥🔥
I wish I could've shared the banana bread! my husband and I were surprised at how good it turned out :) I still have days where I want to stay up all night/ skip meals because I am trying to finish a project on time, but realizing that it's just a fast track to burning out. I'm glad that you have your gf who can remind you to eat slowly! Thanks Luis.
@@MalamaLife I love banana bread, I could honestly eat a loaf by myself 😋 I make it in the crock pot and I definitely enjoy the smell through the house. I still crush a redbull and power through when necessary
Hi Mz.Sophie...Sooo Grateful To See Your Videos~It Really Helps With Perspective For A Healthy Way Of Living Inside & Out~💫✨🙏Oh I💗💗💗 Your Hair👍👍👍😍😍😍
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That's one of my favorite quotes, the one from Saint Mother Teresa.🙏💙
Such powerful words 😊💕 thank you for watching
Really beautiful video!❤️
Masterpiece.
Thank you so much :)
we love it !
So enjoyable to cook bread or any food in the home. I've watched many of your videos and may I say your an incredible Lady and intelligent. You make the most of life. Every day living so comfortable. Thanks ❤👍
Loved the slow moments that you showed.It has been a year since am drawn to slow living.I have started to appreciate life so much more in the last year it feels all the years before it just went in a rush.Really loving your island life.Lots of love :)
Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I always loved the concept of slow living, but just now discovering the true beauty behind it. I'm so happy to connect with others who share similar values. Thanks!
🇬🇧 loving all the quotes 👍
Thank you so much Carolyn ❤ they motivate me
I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS SO MUCH, AND U R SUCH A WONDERFUL PERSON.
Aww you are so sweet. Thank you so so much!
Been waiting for you too upload new videos , just wanted to be inspired.. hope you can upload everyday😂
Maria Thank you so much. That's so nice of you! I have so much more slow living and minimalism content to share with you so stay tuned :)
Great Video Sophie !!!.
I’m not sure if you’ll see this comment since this video was so long ago.
But one key thing I do for slow living is I don’t schedule every part of my life. Especially my free time.
When I’m off work I Choose what to do depending on the needs and energy I have in the moment.
This is so nice.
thank you so much 🥰 I appreciate you watching!
Great video. I think a little slow living is what I need in my life sometimes and the music, calming words, and overall production of the video helped put me in this mood. I'm eating some oatmeal as I watch this, and I find myself enjoying the oatmeal a little more as I eat it very slowly. Great video as always Sophie. Like88!
Thank you so much Alex! I am always reminding myself to eat slower, enjoy the flavors taste texture. I think these videos are reminders to myself to slow down :) Always appreciate your comment.
I loveee the white pants with the cut on the sides. You are gorgeous! ❤️
Thank you so much! 🥰
I had to watch your video 3 times. Because I didn't understand it. Because I had too much thought going through my mind. Now after the 3 times. My thoughts are gone. Now I really understand your video. It's insane but sometimes I am here in body but not in mind. I hope it's not going to be this way everyday. The worst it's when someone talks to you. You are not there at all. Then it's like you come back. Then you fake that you did just listen to him all the time. Well I didn't listen a thing. I was flying somewhere. It's really something strange. Yes Houston we really have a lot of problems. LOL
I know what you mean! I try my best to keep my attention focused on one thing at a time but it's not always easy. Thanks for watching
Thank you
Your videos leave a great message ❤️
I loved it! ❤
So happy to hear that :) thank you
"Be where you are; otherwise you will miss your life." - Where I am staying in is important.
"Happiness, not in another place but this place... not for another hour, but this hour." - This moment is happy:)
"Mind is a flexible mirror, adjust it, to see a better world." - Mind becomes action.
"Live less out of habit and more out of intent" - Daily habit is stronger than big unusual event.
"We cannot all do great things, but we can do small things with great love." - small things eventually becomes great things:)
Obrigada de Portugal
Aloha from Hawaii :) Thank you for watching. Obrigada
Your videos all so real so intellectual so touching I am just connected to your concepts because I too live life in this way so your videos help me to make some changes in my thinking process and live life still efficiently..
Please don’t stop doing your videos I am from India from Hyderabad ❤️❤️❤️
Your voice is mesmerising
I am so happy to hear that you are enjoying my videos. Thank you so much for your kind words ❤
Nice video Mam, Thank you from India
Thank you very much for watching 🥰
Thankyou for your soothing videos🥰 do you have a video on how you meal plan and prep. I’ve always been chaotic with this. I am vegan and my family is not. I have to to make 2 dinners a day. It’s always late and though I used to enjoy cooking , I don’t anymore, I’m always running back n forth to shop forgetting things. Would love not to be such a “mess” in this important aspect of life 🤗☀️😺⚛️🤩✨xx
Beautiful video! ❤️
I got to see another beautiful place of your city, thank you mam from india
Thank you so much for watching :)
Wooooooow the view whaaaat 😍😍
You and Erika have to come and visit Maui. The sunset and sunrise from the volcano is just amazing!!
I am a new subscriber . I love your videos.
Thank you so much tammy😊💕
Hi Sophie. There is a lot of chaos here in Europe at the moment. Due to the pandemic etc. Try to live slowly and healthily. Walking in the woods and avoiding stressed people. There is strength in calm, right? Best regards. Your Stefan. 🤗
I am just hoping and wishing the situation in Europe gets better. I think it's great you take a walk in the woods and practice slow living even in your circumstances. Thank you so much Stefan.
@@MalamaLife 👍🏻 Good Night.....😉
@@StefanJ1980 Good night Stefan
The chaos is not only in Europe
at the moment. It is also in many
other countries as well. As long as
people insist on clubbing, going
to places in large groups and a lack
of hygiene plus travelling this will
not curb the matter. Greetings from
Switzerland.
@@222-q7w We just opened tourism here on Maui and beaches are getting very crowded again. The future is unknown and it's quite frankly difficult to think about, but hoping to just focus on what we can control. Thank you for the comment
I’m sitting here having a little “me time” as I watch some of your videos and eating linguine with broccoli and chicken that I just made. Relaxed! :) Two questions, do you have a secret to good banana bread? 🍞 Mine always turns out so dry. ☹️ And, two,... what do you put into your tea? 🍵💕
That sounds delicious! I have tried this recipe and it turns out great (almost) everytime: www.alohadreams.com/maui-road-to-hana-banana-bread-recipe/
I am trying out all types of teas and finding my favorite ones. I'll make a whole video on this :)
Thanks so much Cindy! Try out the banana bread and let me know what you think
Also, if you ever come to Maui, stop by the "half way to Hana food stand" and try their mango and banana bread :) it will not disappoint
@@MalamaLife Thank you so much. I will definitely try the recipe. I’m looking forward to it. :) 🍌🍞💕 I will keep my eyes open for the tea video as well. 🍵 ‘Can’t wait.
@@MalamaLife I will. Thanks! :) That sounds so yummy. One of my best friends lives in Hilo. She keeps asking me to visit. Maybe one day, when the time is right. I would love to visit a few places in Hawaii. ♥️ 🌺🍃
hi! hola grax por tus videos y tu canal de youtube in this time we need to practice this life style paz y amor😉✌🏻
Hola Alex, thank you for checking out the channel. I agree that this lifestyle is much needed in our fast paced tech driven world. I appreciate your comment. Gracias!
Hi Sophie great video very nice scene on top of the mountain. Your right life can you throw you a curveball at any time so take the time and appreciate even the small things in life. In ohio were in full blown fall and i love to sit outside with a mug of warm apple cider and listen to leaves rustling in the wind very relaxing. Was that honey that came off your spoon when you made your tea?
I am sure the colors are so beautiful during fall in the Midwest. What you described sounds absolutely perfect. Apple cider makes everything better in my opinion. Yes I use honey to sweeten my lemon mint tea sometimes. Just a touch of sweetness.
@@MalamaLife ive had store bought mint tea but i want to try it with real mint leaves
@@mczilla8628 I put it up on my kitchen window and the smell is just incredible. try it!
@@MalamaLife I will that sounds great
I love the music from your videos always brining me a lot of calme and helps me to recenter. Would you minde once sharing your playlist?
Big thanks for all your videos full of inspiration 😘
With no nature where I live, I go to the zoo to get connected to nature.
I enjoy baking to slow down too but I'm working on raw food diet and maybe a breatharian someday.
That's so creative! I love how you can find a way even if you don't have nature around you. Baking on a raw food diet sounds like so much fun and exciting to experiment and try new recipes. Thank you so much for sharing :)
thank you so much '' ! your appreciate for me ,
Those white pants are sooo beautiful , I would really like to know where they come from please !! Yout videos are so gorgeous and motivating to spend less money and more quality time, but those pants seem really worth it tho 😍
They are from a brand called Maurie and Eve. Australian brand 🥰
@@MalamaLife thanks 🥰
Hi. I am a big fan. A favour please : mind considering increasing the font size a bit for older groups. ❤️
I love your content. I also want to live like you. ❤
Oh thank you so much! I really you watching and supporting :)
@@MalamaLife ❤ I'll keep in mind all of the things that I have learned from your channel. I'm gonna live like that someday. 🙂
@@moneecaperez7594 aww thank you so much ❤
I'm literally kind of a phone person. But i decided try to put it way for a while. Even though It'd take a lot of willpower..
It is really difficult for me too, but always feel better when I put it down and spend time away from it :)
To go to bed earlier and get up earlier. Morning has an enough time to do anything.
Everything is true 100%. I must ask, what is the recipe for the banana bread you followed? I am encouraged to make it 🍞