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Mindful Minute - Adaptive Resilience
Mindful Minute
Take 10...
Breaths...
We can all use a little more downtime, away from distractions and demands. For at least one minute we can pause and just sit. If you can't get outside, enjoy a minute of nature right here.
"Everything will be OK, when you are OK with everything." ~Michael Singer
Location: Sunset Bay, Oregon, USA
Take care,
Alan
"For my own part I am pleased enough with surfaces-in fact they alone seem to me to be of much importance. Such things for example as the grasp of a child's hand in your own, the flavor of an apple, the embrace of a friend...the sunlight on rock and leaves, the feel of music, the bark of a tree, the abrasion of granite and sand, the plunge of clear water into a pool, the face of the wind-what else is there? What else do we need?" ~Edward Abbey, Desert Solitaire
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Mindful Minute - Sea Lions
มุมมอง 12ปีที่แล้ว
Mindful Minute Take 10... Breaths... We can all use a little more downtime, away from distractions and demands. For at least one minute we can pause and just sit. If you can't get outside, enjoy a minute of nature right here. "Everything will be OK, when you are OK with everything." ~Michael Singer Location: Cape Arago, Oregon, USA Take care, Alan "For my own part I am pleased enough with surfa...
Mindful Minute Rain & Dahlias
มุมมอง 442 ปีที่แล้ว
Mindful Minute Take 10... Breaths... We can all use a little more downtime, away from distractions and demands. For at least one minute we can pause and just sit. If you can't get outside, enjoy a minute of nature right here. "Everything will be OK, when you are OK with everything." ~Michael Singer Location: A backyard, Oregon, USA Take care, Alan "For my own part I am pleased enough with surfa...
Beach grass and orange cliffs
มุมมอง 483 ปีที่แล้ว
Mindful Minute Take 10... Breaths... We can all use a little more downtime, away from distractions and demands. For at least one minute we can pause and just sit. If you can't get outside, enjoy a minute of nature right here. "Everything will be OK, when you are OK with everything." ~Michael Singer Location: Beach grass and orange cliffs near Floras Lake, Oregon, USA Take care, Alan "For my own...
The Orange Cliffs
มุมมอง 363 ปีที่แล้ว
Mindful Minute Take 10... Breaths... We can all use a little more downtime, away from distractions and demands. For at least one minute we can pause and just sit. If you can't get outside, enjoy a minute of nature right here. "Everything will be OK, when you are OK with everything." ~Michael Singer Location: The Orange Cliffs, Oregon, USA Take care, Alan "For my own part I am pleased enough wit...
Floras Lake Kiteboarders
มุมมอง 943 ปีที่แล้ว
Mindful Minute Take 10... Breaths... We can all use a little more downtime, away from distractions and demands. For at least one minute we can pause and just sit. If you can't get outside, enjoy a minute of nature right here. "Everything will be OK, when you are OK with everything." ~Michael Singer Location: Floras Lake, Oregon, USA Take care, Alan "For my own part I am pleased enough with surf...
Sunrise Fog - Cape Perpetua
มุมมอง 473 ปีที่แล้ว
Mindful Minute Take 10... Breaths... We can all use a little more downtime, away from distractions and demands. For at least one minute we can pause and just sit. If you can't get outside, enjoy a minute of nature right here. "Everything will be OK, when you are OK with everything." ~Michael Singer Location: Sunrise at Cape Perpetua, Oregon, USA Take care, Alan "For my own part I am pleased eno...
Cape Perpetua Morning Fog
มุมมอง 543 ปีที่แล้ว
Mindful Minute Take 10... Breaths... We can all use a little more downtime, away from distractions and demands. For at least one minute we can pause and just sit. If you can't get outside, enjoy a minute of nature right here. "Everything will be OK, when you are OK with everything." ~Michael Singer Location: Cape Perpetua, Oregon, USA Take care, Alan "For my own part I am pleased enough with su...
Beach Grass and Paw Prints
มุมมอง 393 ปีที่แล้ว
Mindful Minute Take 10... Breaths... We can all use a little more downtime, away from distractions and demands. For at least one minute we can pause and just sit. If you can't get outside, enjoy a minute of nature right here. "Everything will be OK, when you are OK with everything." ~Michael Singer Location: Beach grass near North Jetty, Oregon, USA Take care, Alan "For my own part I am pleased...
Mindful Minute - Stonefield Beach Rocks
มุมมอง 723 ปีที่แล้ว
Mindful Minute Take 10... Breaths... [This one is a bit longer, take a few more!] We can all use a little more downtime, away from distractions and demands. For at least one minute we can pause and just sit. If you can't get outside, enjoy a minute of nature right here. "Everything will be OK, when you are OK with everything." ~Michael Singer Location: Stonefield Beach near Yachats, Oregon, USA...
Mindful Minute - Stonefield Beach Birds
มุมมอง 1063 ปีที่แล้ว
Mindful Minute Take 10... Breaths... We can all use a little more downtime, away from distractions and demands. For at least one minute we can pause and just sit. If you can't get outside, enjoy a minute of nature right here. "Everything will be OK, when you are OK with everything." ~Michael Singer Location: Stonefield Beach, near Yachats, Oregon, USA Take care, Alan "For my own part I am pleas...
Mindful Minute - Grand Canyon South Canyon
มุมมอง 883 ปีที่แล้ว
Mindful Minute Take 10... Breaths... We can all use a little more downtime, away from distractions and demands. For at least one minute we can pause and just sit. If you can't get outside, enjoy a minute of nature right here. "Everything will be OK, when you are OK with everything." ~Michael Singer Location: the Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park, near South Canyon camp, Arizona, USA ...
Mindful Minute - Middle Fork Creek
มุมมอง 2783 ปีที่แล้ว
Mindful Minute Take 10... Breaths... We can all use a little more downtime, away from distractions and demands. For at least one minute we can pause and just sit. If you can't get outside, enjoy a minute of nature right here. "Everything will be OK, when you are OK with everything." ~Michael Singer Location: unnamed tiny creek feeding the Middle Fork of the Willamette River, near Oakridge, Oreg...
Mindful Minute Indigo Springs
มุมมอง 1593 ปีที่แล้ว
Mindful Minute Take 10... Breaths... We can all use a little more downtime, away from distractions and demands. For at least one minute we can pause and just sit. If you can't get outside, enjoy a minute of nature right here. "Everything will be OK, when you are OK with everything." ~Michael Singer Location: Indigo Springs, near Oakridge, Oregon, USA Take care, Alan "For my own part I am please...
Mindful Minute - Grand Canyon Float
มุมมอง 1243 ปีที่แล้ว
Mindful Minute Take 10... Breaths... We can all use a little more downtime, away from distractions and demands. For at least one minute we can pause and just sit. If you can't get outside, enjoy a minute of nature right here. "Everything will be OK, when you are OK with everything." ~Michael Singer Location: the Colorado River, Grand Canyon National Park, USA Take care, Alan "For my own part I ...
Mindful Minute - Cabin Campfire
มุมมอง 3173 ปีที่แล้ว
Mindful Minute - Cabin Campfire
Campervan In Action! In the wild, living life, and being awesome.
มุมมอง 3.6K3 ปีที่แล้ว
Campervan In Action! In the wild, living life, and being awesome.
Unique and awesome DIY Sienna campervan for adventures (ridiculously comfortable bed!)
มุมมอง 172K4 ปีที่แล้ว
Unique and awesome DIY Sienna campervan for adventures (ridiculously comfortable bed!)
BEAR CAT
มุมมอง 1558 ปีที่แล้ว
BEAR CAT

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  • @Morningdovecamp
    @Morningdovecamp 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    really nice set up! Enjoy! Thanks for sharing!

  • @angelabraggs7614
    @angelabraggs7614 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What year is your van?

    • @alantwigg8357
      @alantwigg8357 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Mine is a 2007.

  • @BrandiKimbrough-cl7mw
    @BrandiKimbrough-cl7mw 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    W what's the measurements on the plywood under the bed with the folding part and main ply wood

  • @UnitedSoundVideo
    @UnitedSoundVideo ปีที่แล้ว

    Good thing you went with an 07. Has a timing chain not a belt. Love my 09 CE. Be safe out there.

  • @marcarias448
    @marcarias448 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yep just an awesome Honda minivan...

  • @WhitCoburn
    @WhitCoburn ปีที่แล้ว

    Smart setup. I too am looking for a simple weekend adventures. I really like this setup. Thanks for sharing!

  • @NancyandMako
    @NancyandMako ปีที่แล้ว

    Great idea about the bug nets and magnets

  • @NancyandMako
    @NancyandMako ปีที่แล้ว

    I love that you separate trash and compost good for you!!!

  • @NancyandMako
    @NancyandMako ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the simplicity but super fabulous design!!! My husband supported me and dog last year hiking the Appalachian trail in our Sienna van and now we are using it to beach camp and travel…thank you for putting this video out!!!

  • @susansharp112
    @susansharp112 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazon has a netting that you can pull over each window that covers inside and outside with elastic around bottom. They are so easy and work great

  • @jessiepang411
    @jessiepang411 ปีที่แล้ว

    🎉

  • @elainebowen5234
    @elainebowen5234 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Like it very much...😁👏💫

  • @hibabookcook
    @hibabookcook 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wellcome to my TH-cam channel

  • @jeremyking3986
    @jeremyking3986 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just bought an 05 yesterday, can’t wait to start getting it ready to camp this summer. Thanks for the tips.

  • @MOUSEBOWEN
    @MOUSEBOWEN 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So cool what you had done to this mini van thank you so much for sharing

  • @dvfreelancer
    @dvfreelancer 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I appreciate seeing tall people in a minivan conversion.

  • @kristyannazimmerman2378
    @kristyannazimmerman2378 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes Praise God! I had my 2004 Dodge HEMI SHORT stick shift 4 DOOR 5 SPEED stolen from my own Nephews while I was working Walmart in East Mesa. I got it in " SHOWLOW". Well so, a dear soul whose name is Curtis, He just bought me this same Van t helped me put a bed frame t small mattress t my tote boxes under the bed frame. He of course took all the seats out too. Happy Trails t May the Lord Return a Mega BLESSING ON "Curtis t his wife t 10 Kids"! All in Favor say "I"!

  • @bighum70
    @bighum70 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your “hi there” was SOOO fuckin creepy!! Don’t do that again

  • @carolinemodenbach
    @carolinemodenbach 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My 2006 Sienna is the most dependable vehicle I have ever had.

  • @gypsybelle4757
    @gypsybelle4757 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    These Mindful Minutes are just what I needed to find today! Perfection.

  • @charmainetate6274
    @charmainetate6274 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Alan, I'm looking at Toyota sienna vans, so I appreciate the info, especially to have a mechanic do an inspection, thanks. Travel on!

  • @KampingKatie
    @KampingKatie 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You did a nice job making such a comfortable space! 🙂

  • @charlesdecload4980
    @charlesdecload4980 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice

  • @brentbeardsley655
    @brentbeardsley655 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    We have a 2004 Sienna LE with 195,000 miles on it. Hands down the best vehicle I have ever owned. I have done nothing outside of regular maintenance. Oil still looks like honey after 5,000 miles. Shifts like a dream and handled Rocky Mountain National Park last year like a champ. Our kids have grown up and I really don't have a need for a minivan but I just can't let the ol Sienna go. Still looks great, no rust, drives great. I'm a fan of the minivan.

    • @jlkhawaii8542
      @jlkhawaii8542 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I just bought me a 2004 XLE with 200,000 miles and have it scheduled for a timing belt and water pump change in a few weeks. A/C still works. Engine purrs.

    • @dogsigh
      @dogsigh ปีที่แล้ว

      Does "regular maintenance" mean a new timing belt? Just bought one with 97k miles and debating whether to change mine., or if I can wait a bit... Toyota recommends every 90k. thanks

  • @reality2748
    @reality2748 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think I'd rather be able to put the bed into "couch mode" both ways. Looking inward and able to look out the open back door.

    • @alantwigg8357
      @alantwigg8357 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep, when the weather is nice and there aren't any bugs, that is super nice. I've played around with that a couple times. It's definitely mandatory if you want to get epic Instagram #vanlife pics, haha! Have fun out there.

  • @hissonggirlmoni5706
    @hissonggirlmoni5706 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where do you put the few weeks worth of clothes ?

    • @alantwigg8357
      @alantwigg8357 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think the longest trip I've done is ~10 days, and most of the clothes fit in a normal size gym bag. Mountain bike and hiking clothes might go in the rooftop box or under the bed.

    • @hissonggirlmoni5706
      @hissonggirlmoni5706 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alantwigg8357 but didn’t you say there wasn’t much storage room under the bed? Sorry. I thought you said you’d gone for 3 weeks.

    • @alantwigg8357
      @alantwigg8357 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hissonggirlmoni5706 There's about 4-5" of space in front, tapering to about 1" in the rear (due to the sloping floor.) That's enough space to store both wheel leveling blocks, a bag of straps, the window covers, tire chains (in winter), jackets, a couple pairs of shoes, and a few other small things. If you're planning to do a conversion for longer trips or permanent living, I'd recommend considering removing the 3rd row seats. I left mine in since I carry passengers sometimes. But if you take those out you gain a ton of storage space.

  • @888jimm
    @888jimm 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Job thank you 👍

  • @Debrajoy
    @Debrajoy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    A few years ago I sold my camper van and the same day that it was getting smogged for the new owner I looked on craigslist and saw my 2003 Honda Odyssey by one owner! I paid for that van what I sold my camper van for so it worked out awesome! I have lived in it a little bit it's rather small and I certainly miss my camper van! Going back to van life though it's so inexpensive! And not to mention easy to care for for a 67-year-old female 🤣

  • @MissAllyson707
    @MissAllyson707 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Alan, I would like to add hard flooring over the floor in the middle area to make it easier to keep the floor clean. I was wondering if you were able to pull out the rollers that glide on the tracks for the middle row seats. Can you, or anyone else, tell me how you removed them? 😊

    • @alantwigg8357
      @alantwigg8357 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Allyson, what year is your van? With my 2007 I don't have the tall roller tracks that the 2011+ versions have. Hopefully there's an easy way to take those out. Good luck!

    • @MissAllyson707
      @MissAllyson707 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      2013: but I think I’m just going to have to build around it. Seems like there’s no simple solution. ☹️

    • @alantwigg8357
      @alantwigg8357 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MissAllyson707 Bummer, good luck! Maybe you can at least have short small storage under the platform and in between the tracks, for little things that you don't need access to very often.

  • @syedjavedahmad9719
    @syedjavedahmad9719 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Which desert is this, why no mention. 👎👎

    • @alantwigg8357
      @alantwigg8357 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey there, this video was shot in Eastern Oregon. I don't know that the desert has an official name. The nearest cities would be Christmas Valley and Burns.

  • @alexsegal5653
    @alexsegal5653 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Shelf attached with bracket so that can be installed at different heights is very clever and useful.

  • @kathyasted2259
    @kathyasted2259 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Alan, thank you for sharing! Way cool!

  • @valerieromero2492
    @valerieromero2492 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Spectacular!

  • @GilbertNichols
    @GilbertNichols 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    cool idea with the bed. seems roomier than most builds.

  • @syedjavedahmad9719
    @syedjavedahmad9719 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice, practical. Toyota Sienna, excellent mini van, runs like luxury car 🚗. Will last long. Happy trails. 👍👍

  • @therealmarknelson
    @therealmarknelson 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you have plans to follow?

    • @alantwigg8357
      @alantwigg8357 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Mark, sadly I don't. When I was building and experimenting I wasn't planning on making the video so I didn't create any plans. Sorry, and good luck!

  • @danatwigg142
    @danatwigg142 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Immensity allowed in stillness.

  • @sheld2229
    @sheld2229 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the yellow fabric, very cheerful.

  • @carolmelton9067
    @carolmelton9067 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful! I don't remember hearing about this state park. I've been to that section of the coast years ago. Must be time for another trip.

  • @carolmelton9067
    @carolmelton9067 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the Oregon coast! I’m enjoying your “Mindful Minute” shorts, thanks for taking the time to post these.

  • @allthingsnu4673
    @allthingsnu4673 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice build. I like your futon idea.

  • @susiealamillo5140
    @susiealamillo5140 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just came across your channel and love all the videos that you posted thank you

  • @wheretonow6172
    @wheretonow6172 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes

  • @mavisrobin
    @mavisrobin 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like the idea of the futon mattress. We have a 2014 Sienna and will be taking a couple 10 camping trips per year. I need a comfy bed too.

  • @samilucille1
    @samilucille1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi & thanks

  • @karennevin7101
    @karennevin7101 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    We bought a 2013 Sienna in June 2020 to use as a mini camper, did all kinds a of ‘research’ and have been adding and improving ever since. I picked up all kinds of tips, many of which were in the background of your video (the plastic containers hung just under the rear side windows and the paper towels on a shock cord stretched between two grab bars 😍🤩🥳) thanks!!! There are lots of Instagram posts on this topic also. Like you I was so grateful for all the tips and ideas I found that I decided someone may find my ideas useful as well so I started posting on Instagram. (@nladventurevan) I’m particularly happy with the zippered screen doors that cover the sliding doors. Thanks again!!!!

  • @mfb6310
    @mfb6310 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You could be related to Kirk Douglas. Seriously.

  • @nelsonadamson982
    @nelsonadamson982 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Its a minivan,these things are awesome

  • @justanotherday1205
    @justanotherday1205 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    SIENNA MANIA!!!!!!!!!!

  • @calinative1986
    @calinative1986 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome scene! Great trip, bucket list for sure. Congrats and thanks for sharing.