i have a full time job and no one allows me to be impressive. we will never be retired, because they can't control retirees. you sound like a spoiled brat with a hidden income source.
I feel like what you're saying is, if you were born rich, you're impressive, if you were born poor and now have to work hard and earn money to have a life then you're not impressive
I’m 37 and I’ve finally free from anxiety because I’ve learned the lesson - the only one what important is to live my life and enjoy. You don’t have to prove smth to someone, you don’t need to be “successful” … you need to be you and that’s enough 🙏🏻❤️
Slowing down life is totally the point. I'm so happy I was able to quit my stressful job this year. That instantly brought so much more quality and joy into my life. 🍀
That's very inspiring, even though we may hate our jobs it takes a big courage to leave it, I'm very proud. Also may I ask how you continue after? I got lots of things I want to quit but I look at the future and fear overwhelms me so I'm scared to take the next step, so I'd really love to know what happens after?
@@-FairyGodMother- I was pretty scared too and it took me some months to take the courage to quit. In the retrospective I waited too long, because I had to bear an intolerable situation at work. Now I'm working self-employed and I'm running a small business. I'm making a lot less money now, but since I'm living minimalistic it's ok and my new quality of life changed dramatically to the better. I wish you all the best for your future. ❤
@@slownaturalliving3218 Thank you so much, hopefully I'd be ready to make things right after the new year comes, my situation right now is very unbalanced, if I take one unknown step I'm already in a risk of falling so maybe I'll bare just two more months and make my move, thank you for your advice :)❤️
At 30yo, I was diagnosed with a chronic illness that turned my whole life upside down. I had to stop working and got no other choice but to slow down. At first, it made me feel like an utter failure. I always thought being efficient and productive was the only way to go. All my friends had a career and a family to raise, and I thought I had nothing. But oh, was I wrong! Fifteen years post-diagnose I can say that while the illness itself is hard, it brought me a slow and peaceful life. I don't know deadlines, stress and rushing to get things done. Me, the ex-workaholic, is now very content with my current slow life. If I could get rid of the illness, I would still live at the pace I live today, only with more opportunities, like having chickens and a few other farm animals for which I unfortunately don't have the health to care for. But it's ok, I have plants to repot, a garden to grow and a cat to pet, instead. 🥰
The issue I have is that whenever something is made more "efficient", the assumption then turns to us filling up the freed time we then have to become more "productive" (i.e. busy), which defeats the entire purpose of efficiency. I love the idea of a slower life.
This is so needed in today’s world. I disagree with minimalism videos that tell you 15 ways to be more productive, checklists, management apps on top of calendars, scrutinizing every minute of our time. Am I productive enough? Did I check all the boxes? Nope! I’m productive at work, my free time is….. free! Sometimes I get a lot done, sometimes I just stop and smell the flowers 💐
This might be my favorite video I’ve ever watched on TH-cam. I recently have been realizing that our improvements in tech & efficiency haven’t correlated to more free time & less work. Instead we’ve become obsessed with constant growth, improvement, productivity, & achievement. This video is just further confirmation that other people are feeling this way too. What you said about shopping at the farmer’s market not being the most efficient way to do groceries but, being enjoyable made me tear up. So excited that there are more people having these conversations. Amazing video 💕💕
I was living efficiently and multitasking for the rest of my 20s and felt proud about it for being a "superwoman". Turning 30, I realized that I wasn't the same as before, it's like my mind and body gave in and are facing the consequences that I'd done for those past years. It really took a toll on me and my well-being. With that, I am in a cycle of burnout this year. Mid 2021 I was at my worst state so I decided to shut off from the outside world because it was too overwhelming and take my time recharging until now. Taking my time to immerse myself within me, my hobbies and with nature. Taking my time to socialize gradually until I'm fully ready to interact with the outside world again. I feel much better than those past couple of months now. Slowing down is really important, immersing is essential and find meaning in things that I love to do is nutritious to the soul. Thank you so much Sophie for this video, it's nice to listen to someone who has the same sentiments with me :)
In a similar vein, I’m at the start of my twenties and have been living “efficiently”, keeping my grades high, and checking the boxes to date but I just got back from a trip to Colombia which forced me to slow down and upon returning I realized how much this fast paced results oriented lifestyle drains me
That point is so clear and it is rejected by almost anyone, socially it’s a sin to be like that with your time. Some times I feel we are dominated by the economy .
Girl, preach. I'm 53 and I'm just learning this--amazing that you get it at such a young age. Hope you inspire other young people--so many people under 30 seem overwhelmed by anxiety (understandably). They need this message.
Me washing dishes and preparing dinner while watching /listening to a new favourite TH-cam page. This is literally my lifestyle with a deep influence of hygge as well. I love that I found you . Everything you said felt like I was listening to me talk back to me. I literarily didnt buy certain electronics/ technologies so I can get closer to doing some things myself. Ooh the joy of simplicity and slowing down. It's healing , it's intimacy , it's wholesome and am glad many are beginning to see the allure . Thank you 🧡
This one was a good one. I feel like having everything so easily at the fingertips creates overwhelm. Every decision is easy, effortless, and mindless and I think it makes our decisions and paces the same. The more efficient things are, the faster that society expects us to complete things. 😬
Well said! I came to the same conclusion! It is about the journey, it is about taking time, really FEEL each moment instead of... rushing through the day. Where are we rushing anyways? Life is short and beautiful. I don't want to rush to the finish line. I want to enjoy every second. Thank you!
I felt more myself watching your video than in 10m than in the last 5 years of my life. I wish I had more people that think and live like you around me. The slow living movement... that's where I belong. :) Thank you!
I needed this video so much, thank you! ''My whole life I've been rushing from one task to the next one, but I've ended up exactly where I'm supposed to be - not a single day ahead or a single day behind'' - there's so much depth and complexity in this sentence, but it's also soothing. Modern society pushes us to be productive and efficient beyond our limits, making us feel guilty if we ever start questioning this system and wondering if there's more to life. What most of us (if not all) want is simplicity, joy, and peaceful moments with our loved ones, yet the system tricks us into thinking that we can only reach our full potential if we always want more and more.
I love the "without thinking about the finish line" suddenly think me more about the true meaning of life, to really cherish and enjoying the moments of living.
I agree about technology is helping our lives easier but sometimes we need to leave technology behind for a moment. Thanks Sophie for sharing your thoughts and inspiration in this video 🙏❤
Good points, I fully agree. All that efficiency and the desperate try to squezze more output out of our time makes our life as tasklist where you just make checkmarks and in the end nothing had meaning, nothing to remember. And time flies faster even though you think you get much more done. Sometimes I think we try to match the speed of the electronic tools that help us - a battle we can't win. So we shouldn't even try.
I remember one of my colleague saying "give time to the process". You are saying the similar thing. I like this statement very much. It means to me being patent and tasting every moment. I've been trying to do it more recently and I feel much better. I feel that I have a life now. Thank you for this video. It was very valuable.
*I look forward to moments of my day where I just do nothing or do an activity that helps me to focus on that moment in time like reading, gardening or swimming. I was never fond of being rushed at anything 😅 my inner clock is on island time (a slow steady pace) I know its not for everyone but im ok with that. I hope you had a great trip with family.* 💕
Malama🧡 My husband and I were just in Hawaii for 10 days for our 35th wedding anniversary. The thing that stood out for both of us is that we never watched TV or the news, we didn’t really use our electronics and we didn’t have a schedule ( well anyone would say that was good😉) and we survived, We thrived! We got to know one another more and we had time to love and laugh and walk and smell the flowers and hear the ocean and be kind to others around us. Especially ourselves. Blessings 🙌🏻🍑🧡Lisa
This 😭 lately, I've been rushing myself to do stuffs and I really felt horrible. Now, I realized that it is okay to take time in doing things, because it is what I am accustomed of, even if I am from the generation of tech savvy people. The message of this video made me feel calm, and tapped me in the back and saying, "Do things slowly if it makes you comfortable, you don't need to be in a rush always, as long as you have time, you'll be okay."
I now feel that I’m not the only one that have this kind of perspective in life. At a very young age, I always have a slow-paced life and thought that it’s a sign of being lazy. I don’t do everything in one day because it doesn’t bring me happiness. I always make sure that I have allowance for rest and enjoy random things that I want to do at the moment. I’m not into collecting achievements and get them as fast as I can, but I’m more on enjoying the moment and my journey 🙂 Thank you so much for reminding that life can be enjoyable this way ❤️❤️❤️
Lovely, absolutely lovely video. The Lao Tzu quote in the description was perfect. I was always one who felt like if I wasn't constantly working towards something I was failing. I would get frantic, feeling like I was wasting my life. Slowing down and realizing it was okay to "waste time" was incredibly freeing. Now I can find pleasure in the simple things like a leisurely walk with my 1 year old daughter, not caring if she spends 10 minutes exploring the same little stretch of sidewalk to pick up little seeds and flowers. It's about enjoying my time with her and my wife and the people I love, doing simple things that bring me joy, not about what I achieve out of it. What a beautiful thing to realize. Thanks for sharing.
I trained my mind to live without a phone. and that was a year ago. The thing is that I lived with my Dad…and how many months I hadn’t use my phone and social media was 3 months! I learned how to live a slow-pace lifestyle and all I had to was eat healthier like some greens and fish, exercise thoughtfully, reading my favorite books, watching some retro movies and new ones, going outside to eat instead of indoors, meditating, yoga exercises and socializing with people. And the last thing I DID was valuing time with my family ❤️~~ :) and better sleep habits like going to bed early instead staying up on instagram scrolling on the celebs newest posts on their story…I felt more happy and I enjoyed life instead of feeling anxious and stressed~…
I remember realizing this. I made everything so easy that life suddenly became easy to "glaze over." I became one of those sleep-walking people. Be careful not to smooth out every rough edge of life or you'll soon end up not feeling anything.
This was yet another means of communication that confirmed slowing down my life is the right thing to do- guilt free too. Just be and allow things to happen and the urge to take action will come. We all deserved to feel joy, happiness and inner peace just because we can. I will continue this path because there is no other option that I see as relevant. Much love to you x
It all depends what is more important to a person. Some are obsessed with reaching success, and that is what they have to do to get there. Others like to have time for family and friends, and I think that both are ok (as long as it is healthy). It really depends on your personality
As an Alaskan, life in the winter is grueling. I go out into -20 temperatures, get my firewood, feed the grey jays some cat food, get warm suet and a big pile of seeds for the grouse, chickadees and woodpeckers, so I know they have the food and protein to keep them warm. Some days it is colder and I find myself moving rather quickly. No matter how cold, I stop to call and wait for the birds. I also dig a hole, beyond the reach of my dog’s leash. In the snow I bury dog biscuits for the fox. At night the fox always finds the food and the arctic hares come to eat the seeds I left on the ground. The rabbits are protected from the fox by my dog’s scent. Then, I pick through the woodpile for just the right pieces. Even though I often find myself dreaming of a Hawaiian winter, I do love life here. I am the caretaker of all my little friends and it makes me so very happy to oblige. I thank you for sharing your journey through life. Aloha to you my neighbor.
Yes. For me efficiency got icky when Silicon Valley companies boasted sleep pods, 24/7 chefs and scooters. I’ll take giant awe-inspiring red woods, slow coastal drives and less money over that endless, thankless hamster wheel.
I have only just watched this Video and want to thank you so much for it Sophie. I’ve recently come back from a ‘city-break’ and could almost feel that the busyness was not for me, but couldn’t voice it to my family member who allowed to me stay with her for free as the host. For me, the rushing makes me feel unwell and as if I can’t stop the cycle of crazy merry go round that everyone else is enjoying. Your video was spot on for reminding me that I’m not alone in wanting this inner peace and calm. As an empath and someone who feels more sensitive to the environment and feeling than before, I want to get off the cycle of spinning wheels and your thoughtful video was helpful to me this evening. Thank you so much and take care of yourself and your loved ones xxxx
This is so smart once again. I have lost so much of being in touch with the here and now because of tech. I need to work to get back in touch with the journey and simple things like playing bass again.
I have such respect for you and your content. This video- as usual- is really really relevant for me. Actually, I’m astonishingly moved by what you‘re saying. You make me rethink things every time.. I miss going and buying flowers from a stall and carrying them home, choosing that little thing that made me happy when I saw it.
Beautiful Video Sophie 🌺 we are all running trying to get to our destiny, not realising that enjoying the way ist the important thing. Let's stop rushing for a moment and enjoy the life that we have, blessings to you!
I feel like your channel found me at the perfect time in my life. I'm making it a priority to be kinder to myself and just marinate in all the simple happy moments in life instead of just rushing to the next thing. THANK YOU for these beautiful words, visuals, stories and tips.
I think seeing your blog channel has given me a whole new appreciation for you. I have always loved you, but now I relate to you more and I appreciate you even more than I already did. I have been binge watching you 💕💕
Beautiful video. Your message of savoring the moment and taking more time to finish things than just speeding through is one of my strong values, but despite this, I feel like I don't think about it very often during my daily life when things are busy. I really appreciate the reminder to step back and not let our lives be dictated by technology and the search for the fastest way to do things, and you did such a good job of showing how you implement this in your life. I too love giving special, personalized gifts to people I care about and writing them meaningful letters, and it makes me feel so good when I receive something personal myself rather than something store-bought. Thank you so much for this video, and I especially loved watching you make flower chains
Your words are so valuable for today's so-called advanced society. Love your channel ♥️ Your contents are truly encouraging. Keep up the good work. Best wishes for you. 💕
You are seriously one of my favorite youtubers. I’m so glad I discovered your channel. You always put out such valuable content! Thank you for these videos. 💖
This is a peaceful video! I really like how you take the time to just relax. Sitting on your balcony relaxing being outdoors getting 💐 flowers and being at peace. Thank You so much for this video today. I am doing more relaxing outdoors nature things before winter hits.😊
This video was very refreshing and inspiring to me 💗 sometimes I feel like I’m the only one who doesn’t want to rush but I’m happy to know others feel the same
I absolutely needed to hear your message 🧡 I feel I’m one of those people that feels I need to be productive all the time . But, I want to take time to slow down and enjoy life! We are getting to distracted with things in the world , then truly living in the world 💜
This video was very meaningful, the opening was also hilarious, your storytelling skill is getting so much better! Thanks Malama for the meaningful works that you are doing here💚
Ohhhh, I was missing you!!!! I was waiting for this video!!! You are as a good addiction for me now! Hopefully ,when you may consider you will also make an audiobook, your voice , tone and vibes are blessings and so please to hear.
Thank you for this 💛 slowly realizing that this is what I want out of life.. and it is hard because society has made it difficult to feel like slowing down/doing less is the right decision
I had no idea that I subscribed to you some time ago. I am so glad your video popped up today. After working 35+ years in busy NYC, I am winding down to my April 2022 retirement. I had a health scare this past April and experience panic attacks - funny that it happened a year before leaving corporate America. That was my wake-up call and now your message confirms that I must make a lifestyle change. I can’t thank you ENOUGH! 🥰 On to your other videos and guilt free relaxation before ‘Monday’. You’re AWESOME!
Sophie your videos are so aesthetically pleasing! Love hearing your thoughts 😄 Agree with the thought that it's all about the experience, I've been loving home-cooked meals vs. getting takeout. But then, all in moderation! 🤗
I need to apply this to my life so much. I am always making lists of books I want to read, shows I want to watch, goals I want to reach, and checking them off and going on to the next one. It's exhausting and I'm not sure how to stop. I wasn't like this before. I was wondering, how do you apply this lifestyle to your goals? For example, I want to learn Japanese, write a book, exercise more, etc, and I also have daily chores and so on. But I want to let go of to-do lists and live more slowly too. I'm not sure how to go about balancing out the two. Thank you for the video, I will rewatch it many times to remember its message. And I love your voice!
this was so nicely done. you should do something on looks, like "a life without mirrors" or something like that - your reflections on the matter, both with and without our ability to look at ourselves (and each other), just an idea you can run with :)
I needed to hear this. How reaffirming it is to hear that one's worth and value on a micro and macro level isn't extrinsic, but intrinsic. What a more wholesome way to live. Thank you for your example ❤
I'm so interested with what books you're reading. 😆 can you please make a video about it? 🙏 preferably books that changed your life, books about philosophy, minimalism and so on. Really looking forward to it😊
Am I the only one thinking that this video is a little paradoxical? It's like saying that something (like money) is not so important from the position of abundance. I wonder if you understand how blessed you are and how much comfort and convinience you really have in your life and how lucky you are to live in a place and society where you can be able to afford an inefficient, yet comfortable life. Don't get me wrong, I really liked your video und totally agree with it. But I can imagine many people watching your video and wondering "what am I doing wrong" cause they have to struggle and be very very efficient just to survive. This is how internet tricks us and how good intentions sometimes do harm.
This is just what I need after spending an exhausting work day worrying about "productivity" and "efficiency". I like what you said at the end about checking in with oneself at the end of the day. And you are so right--we are not a day ahead or a day behind.
Missed you guys! I hope you enjoy today's video 🥰
Beautiful episode ❤️
Sooo true! Your words are inspiring! Your message is absolutely spot on. I enjoyed the episode so much, thank you!
انا اتابعك من الوطن العربي ارجو ان تضيفي ترجمه للفديو في اسفله لكي افهم كلامك 💚
I missed you, I found myself checking incase I'd missed your next release 😍🤩🥰
*I enjoyed today's video very much* 😊
Being busy isn't impressive. Having free time for yourself is impressive.
Yes I agree with you
i have a full time job and no one allows me to be impressive. we will never be retired, because they can't control retirees. you sound like a spoiled brat with a hidden income source.
Thank You! Indeed 🥰💞💓🧭⏳⚖️🌈🙏
I feel like what you're saying is, if you were born rich, you're impressive, if you were born poor and now have to work hard and earn money to have a life then you're not impressive
Amen!!!
I’m 37 and I’ve finally free from anxiety because I’ve learned the lesson - the only one what important is to live my life and enjoy. You don’t have to prove smth to someone, you don’t need to be “successful” … you need to be you and that’s enough 🙏🏻❤️
happy for you :)
Amen ❤️
Being you,living your life and enjoying it , is in itself success!😉
I hope I could reach a point in my life where I can say this.
I need this right now ❤️ thank you for this
Slowing down life is totally the point. I'm so happy I was able to quit my stressful job this year. That instantly brought so much more quality and joy into my life. 🍀
good for you. happy for you.
So much courage🍀 Your choice was brave and inspiring!
That's very inspiring, even though we may hate our jobs it takes a big courage to leave it, I'm very proud. Also may I ask how you continue after? I got lots of things I want to quit but I look at the future and fear overwhelms me so I'm scared to take the next step, so I'd really love to know what happens after?
@@-FairyGodMother- I was pretty scared too and it took me some months to take the courage to quit. In the retrospective I waited too long, because I had to bear an intolerable situation at work. Now I'm working self-employed and I'm running a small business. I'm making a lot less money now, but since I'm living minimalistic it's ok and my new quality of life changed dramatically to the better. I wish you all the best for your future. ❤
@@slownaturalliving3218 Thank you so much, hopefully I'd be ready to make things right after the new year comes, my situation right now is very unbalanced, if I take one unknown step I'm already in a risk of falling so maybe I'll bare just two more months and make my move, thank you for your advice :)❤️
At 30yo, I was diagnosed with a chronic illness that turned my whole life upside down. I had to stop working and got no other choice but to slow down. At first, it made me feel like an utter failure. I always thought being efficient and productive was the only way to go. All my friends had a career and a family to raise, and I thought I had nothing. But oh, was I wrong! Fifteen years post-diagnose I can say that while the illness itself is hard, it brought me a slow and peaceful life. I don't know deadlines, stress and rushing to get things done. Me, the ex-workaholic, is now very content with my current slow life. If I could get rid of the illness, I would still live at the pace I live today, only with more opportunities, like having chickens and a few other farm animals for which I unfortunately don't have the health to care for. But it's ok, I have plants to repot, a garden to grow and a cat to pet, instead. 🥰
Be healthy and happy.🤍
May I know what is your illness?
Same here. Cpps after a work-life bournout is changing my life.
@@riri11- I have multiple sclerosis.
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The issue I have is that whenever something is made more "efficient", the assumption then turns to us filling up the freed time we then have to become more "productive" (i.e. busy), which defeats the entire purpose of efficiency. I love the idea of a slower life.
Oh that buzzword- productive. That leads to burn-out for so many people. It seems to have become a competition.
Totally! 😊
This is so on point. Thank you for sharing your thoughts💛💛💛
Ah! How true!💕
This is so needed in today’s world. I disagree with minimalism videos that tell you 15 ways to be more productive, checklists, management apps on top of calendars, scrutinizing every minute of our time. Am I productive enough? Did I check all the boxes? Nope! I’m productive at work, my free time is….. free! Sometimes I get a lot done, sometimes I just stop and smell the flowers 💐
I love your approach to life :) that balance is what keeps me happy
Most beautiful comment ive seen today, love it 🌸😇🌈🍀💛
Lol this is what my boss tells me to do
This might be my favorite video I’ve ever watched on TH-cam. I recently have been realizing that our improvements in tech & efficiency haven’t correlated to more free time & less work. Instead we’ve become obsessed with constant growth, improvement, productivity, & achievement. This video is just further confirmation that other people are feeling this way too. What you said about shopping at the farmer’s market not being the most efficient way to do groceries but, being enjoyable made me tear up. So excited that there are more people having these conversations. Amazing video 💕💕
❤️ thanks for watching and understanding me. I feel heard.
Well said !
I agree with your message. Comfort and convenience don’t equate to fulfillment and contentment🙏🏽
🥰 yes!!! thanks for understanding me
Very merry corno manso blessings to the skilled Archer as well, for that is the way of the meek horn husband.
This video is so needed in our society! You are very inspiring ☺️❤️🙏
Thank you soo much 😁❤
I was living efficiently and multitasking for the rest of my 20s and felt proud about it for being a "superwoman". Turning 30, I realized that I wasn't the same as before, it's like my mind and body gave in and are facing the consequences that I'd done for those past years. It really took a toll on me and my well-being.
With that, I am in a cycle of burnout this year. Mid 2021 I was at my worst state so I decided to shut off from the outside world because it was too overwhelming and take my time recharging until now. Taking my time to immerse myself within me, my hobbies and with nature. Taking my time to socialize gradually until I'm fully ready to interact with the outside world again. I feel much better than those past couple of months now.
Slowing down is really important, immersing is essential and find meaning in things that I love to do is nutritious to the soul. Thank you so much Sophie for this video, it's nice to listen to someone who has the same sentiments with me :)
In a similar vein, I’m at the start of my twenties and have been living “efficiently”, keeping my grades high, and checking the boxes to date but I just got back from a trip to Colombia which forced me to slow down and upon returning I realized how much this fast paced results oriented lifestyle drains me
That point is so clear and it is rejected by almost anyone, socially it’s a sin to be like that with your time. Some times I feel we are dominated by the economy .
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That's why we should live in communism.
"There's more to life than being efficient. There's more to me than being a machine." Brilliant!
Girl, preach. I'm 53 and I'm just learning this--amazing that you get it at such a young age. Hope you inspire other young people--so many people under 30 seem overwhelmed by anxiety (understandably). They need this message.
Thank you :)
The instant you change your mentality you have changed your entire life ✊
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Me washing dishes and preparing dinner while watching /listening to a new favourite TH-cam page. This is literally my lifestyle with a deep influence of hygge as well. I love that I found you . Everything you said felt like I was listening to me talk back to me. I literarily didnt buy certain electronics/ technologies so I can get closer to doing some things myself. Ooh the joy of simplicity and slowing down. It's healing , it's intimacy , it's wholesome and am glad many are beginning to see the allure . Thank you 🧡
Thank you so much for supporting me :) so happy you're enjoying it and that you can relate to me!
It’s so comforting finding people like myself on TH-cam. I used to feel so lonely in those thoughts. Thanks for sharing this
This one was a good one. I feel like having everything so easily at the fingertips creates overwhelm. Every decision is easy, effortless, and mindless and I think it makes our decisions and paces the same. The more efficient things are, the faster that society expects us to complete things. 😬
You’re so right. That’s why so many of us are slowing down, aiming to simplify. We can’t keep up , tech evolved faster than our bodies.
It seems like a never ending cycle honestly.
Corno manso blessings from the romantic one to the wife with faith as well, for that is the way of your meek horn husband. 🙏
I feel the same 🌿
@@zukoshonour6447 Corno manso blessings from the romantic one to the one with Honour as well, for that is the way of the meek horn husband. 🙏
Well said! I came to the same conclusion! It is about the journey, it is about taking time, really FEEL each moment instead of... rushing through the day. Where are we rushing anyways? Life is short and beautiful. I don't want to rush to the finish line. I want to enjoy every second. Thank you!
Yes! once we realize that there is no destination, I think we will stop rushing
I felt more myself watching your video than in 10m than in the last 5 years of my life. I wish I had more people that think and live like you around me. The slow living movement... that's where I belong. :) Thank you!
💕 I'm so happy to hear that!
I needed this video so much, thank you! ''My whole life I've been rushing from one task to the next one, but I've ended up exactly where I'm supposed to be - not a single day ahead or a single day behind'' - there's so much depth and complexity in this sentence, but it's also soothing. Modern society pushes us to be productive and efficient beyond our limits, making us feel guilty if we ever start questioning this system and wondering if there's more to life. What most of us (if not all) want is simplicity, joy, and peaceful moments with our loved ones, yet the system tricks us into thinking that we can only reach our full potential if we always want more and more.
❤️ thank you so much
I love the "without thinking about the finish line" suddenly think me more about the true meaning of life, to really cherish and enjoying the moments of living.
She is so pure, I always love her point of view
🥰 aw thank you!
I agree about technology is helping our lives easier but sometimes we need to leave technology behind for a moment. Thanks Sophie for sharing your thoughts and inspiration in this video 🙏❤
I find myself depending on it too much sometimes. Thanks Michael ❤️
@@MalamaLife Absolutely true Sophie 👍 wish you guys a fantastic week and fabulous November 👌 ❤
Good points, I fully agree. All that efficiency and the desperate try to squezze more output out of our time makes our life as tasklist where you just make checkmarks and in the end nothing had meaning, nothing to remember. And time flies faster even though you think you get much more done. Sometimes I think we try to match the speed of the electronic tools that help us - a battle we can't win. So we shouldn't even try.
yes! I'm always trying to catch up to the tech speed, but always feel like I'm falling behind
I remember one of my colleague saying "give time to the process". You are saying the similar thing. I like this statement very much. It means to me being patent and tasting every moment. I've been trying to do it more recently and I feel much better. I feel that I have a life now. Thank you for this video. It was very valuable.
I love that phrase as well ❤
*I look forward to moments of my day where I just do nothing or do an activity that helps me to focus on that moment in time like reading, gardening or swimming. I was never fond of being rushed at anything 😅 my inner clock is on island time (a slow steady pace) I know its not for everyone but im ok with that. I hope you had a great trip with family.* 💕
I completely understand you Deandra 😍 and thank you! Had the best time with my sis
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My husband and I were just in Hawaii for 10 days for our 35th wedding anniversary. The thing that stood out for both of us is that we never watched TV or the news, we didn’t really use our electronics and we didn’t have a schedule ( well anyone would say that was good😉) and we survived, We thrived! We got to know one another more and we had time to love and laugh and walk and smell the flowers and hear the ocean and be kind to others around us. Especially ourselves.
Blessings 🙌🏻🍑🧡Lisa
So happy to hear that! Happy 35th anniversary ❤
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There is so much magic in HI too. 🌴🌸✨
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Blessings 🍑🙌🏻🧡Lisa
Sounds like a beautiful time together 🧡
This 😭 lately, I've been rushing myself to do stuffs and I really felt horrible. Now, I realized that it is okay to take time in doing things, because it is what I am accustomed of, even if I am from the generation of tech savvy people. The message of this video made me feel calm, and tapped me in the back and saying, "Do things slowly if it makes you comfortable, you don't need to be in a rush always, as long as you have time, you'll be okay."
I'm so happy you needed this message! Sometimes I just need little reminders as well ❤
@@MalamaLife yes, your vlogs are a blessing in my life 🥺💗 thank you so much Ms. Sophie 🥺
This is everything. Thank You!
I wish I had heard of the movement sooner, but it’s never too late and I feel thankful for your beautiful video 🌺🌺🌺
Yes! Never too late 😍
Never too late. If you still have air in your lungs and blood in your heart you still have time…
I now feel that I’m not the only one that have this kind of perspective in life.
At a very young age, I always have a slow-paced life and thought that it’s a sign of being lazy. I don’t do everything in one day because it doesn’t bring me happiness. I always make sure that I have allowance for rest and enjoy random things that I want to do at the moment. I’m not into collecting achievements and get them as fast as I can, but I’m more on enjoying the moment and my journey 🙂
Thank you so much for reminding that life can be enjoyable this way ❤️❤️❤️
There are certain things in life that aren't about the end result but the process. Wonderful video.🤗
Yes!! 😍❤
I found your voice so calming, thank you for this
It's almost a night time winding down ritual for me to watch one of your videos. Keep doing what you do Sophie!
Aww thank you :)
Lovely, absolutely lovely video. The Lao Tzu quote in the description was perfect. I was always one who felt like if I wasn't constantly working towards something I was failing. I would get frantic, feeling like I was wasting my life. Slowing down and realizing it was okay to "waste time" was incredibly freeing. Now I can find pleasure in the simple things like a leisurely walk with my 1 year old daughter, not caring if she spends 10 minutes exploring the same little stretch of sidewalk to pick up little seeds and flowers. It's about enjoying my time with her and my wife and the people I love, doing simple things that bring me joy, not about what I achieve out of it. What a beautiful thing to realize. Thanks for sharing.
Happy for you 😍❤
I trained my mind to live without a phone. and that was a year ago. The thing is that I lived with my Dad…and how many months I hadn’t use my phone and social media was 3 months! I learned how to live a slow-pace lifestyle and all I had to was eat healthier like some greens and fish, exercise thoughtfully, reading my favorite books, watching some retro movies and new ones, going outside to eat instead of indoors, meditating, yoga exercises and socializing with people. And the last thing I DID was valuing time with my family ❤️~~ :) and better sleep habits like going to bed early instead staying up on instagram scrolling on the celebs newest posts on their story…I felt more happy and I enjoyed life instead of feeling anxious and stressed~…
I totally agree with you, we are supposed to have more leisure and free time since we have many helpful gadgets, but sadly the chores are piling up.
thanks for watching
This is not just a content, it's a truth about life. 👍
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Love it❤️ this makes me feel not guilty of having a simple life and not strive too much to have a lavish lifestyle.
Definitely we shouldn't feel guilty :) enjoy it
"There is more to me than just being a productive machine" 💖💖💖💖🐢
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I remember realizing this. I made everything so easy that life suddenly became easy to "glaze over." I became one of those sleep-walking people. Be careful not to smooth out every rough edge of life or you'll soon end up not feeling anything.
Such a good way to put it 🙌
Loved this episode about adding more value to life than being just efficient. I hope you'll have a podcast. Your voice is so calming to listen.
❤️ thanks Vanessa! if you want to listen to my videos without ad, you can find me on spotify: malama life
I like how Malama's voice is so silky and smooth, gives me the chilling vibe that i need
Haha thank you 😁
I love this! Makes me want to slow down more. I’m a stay at home mom and I am always running around “doing things”
❤️ I hope you find the balance!
This was yet another means of communication that confirmed slowing down my life is the right thing to do- guilt free too. Just be and allow things to happen and the urge to take action will come. We all deserved to feel joy, happiness and inner peace just because we can. I will continue this path because there is no other option that I see as relevant. Much love to you x
It all depends what is more important to a person. Some are obsessed with reaching success, and that is what they have to do to get there. Others like to have time for family and friends, and I think that both are ok (as long as it is healthy). It really depends on your personality
I really needed this. Going to save it to rewatch for when things get tough again.
I'm so happy you enjoyed it
Very impressed with your wisdom. Well spoken words, to live by. Blessings. 🌸
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As an Alaskan, life in the winter is grueling. I go out into -20 temperatures, get my firewood, feed the grey jays some cat food, get warm suet and a big pile of seeds for the grouse, chickadees and woodpeckers, so I know they have the food and protein to keep them warm. Some days it is colder and I find myself moving rather quickly. No matter how cold, I stop to call and wait for the birds. I also dig a hole, beyond the reach of my dog’s leash. In the snow I bury dog biscuits for the fox. At night the fox always finds the food and the arctic hares come to eat the seeds I left on the ground. The rabbits are protected from the fox by my dog’s scent. Then, I pick through the woodpile for just the right pieces. Even though I often find myself dreaming of a Hawaiian winter, I do love life here. I am the caretaker of all my little friends and it makes me so very happy to oblige. I thank you for sharing your journey through life. Aloha to you my neighbor.
Yes. For me efficiency got icky when Silicon Valley companies boasted sleep pods, 24/7 chefs and scooters. I’ll take giant awe-inspiring red woods, slow coastal drives and less money over that endless, thankless hamster wheel.
I respect your choice! That sounds like a better life
I have only just watched this Video and want to thank you so much for it Sophie.
I’ve recently come back from a ‘city-break’ and could almost feel that the busyness was not for me, but couldn’t voice it to my family member who allowed to me stay with her for free as the host.
For me, the rushing makes me feel unwell and as if I can’t stop the cycle of crazy merry go round that everyone else is enjoying. Your video was spot on for reminding me that I’m not alone in wanting this inner peace and calm. As an empath and someone who feels more sensitive to the environment and feeling than before, I want to get off the cycle of spinning wheels and your thoughtful video was helpful to me this evening. Thank you so much and take care of yourself and your loved ones xxxx
This is so smart once again. I have lost so much of being in touch with the here and now because of tech. I need to work to get back in touch with the journey and simple things like playing bass again.
yes! I hope you continue to play music
Peaceful, calming presence. Thank you
I have such respect for you and your content. This video- as usual- is really really relevant for me. Actually, I’m astonishingly moved by what you‘re saying. You make me rethink things every time.. I miss going and buying flowers from a stall and carrying them home, choosing that little thing that made me happy when I saw it.
Thanks so much Lauren. It really means a lot. I hope you do the little things that make you happy!
Beautiful Video Sophie 🌺 we are all running trying to get to our destiny, not realising that enjoying the way ist the important thing. Let's stop rushing for a moment and enjoy the life that we have, blessings to you!
The “experiences” are more relevant to me than anything else ….great video….👍
So true 🥰
I feel like your channel found me at the perfect time in my life. I'm making it a priority to be kinder to myself and just marinate in all the simple happy moments in life instead of just rushing to the next thing. THANK YOU for these beautiful words, visuals, stories and tips.
I am soo happy to hear that :) thanks for watching and supporting me 😊
That's sooo true ! Personaly, I still struggle to accept these notions, but I try each day. Thanks for this remember.
Love from France 😘
❤️ love from Maui
I think seeing your blog channel has given me a whole new appreciation for you. I have always loved you, but now I relate to you more and I appreciate you even more than I already did. I have been binge watching you 💕💕
Beautiful video. Your message of savoring the moment and taking more time to finish things than just speeding through is one of my strong values, but despite this, I feel like I don't think about it very often during my daily life when things are busy. I really appreciate the reminder to step back and not let our lives be dictated by technology and the search for the fastest way to do things, and you did such a good job of showing how you implement this in your life. I too love giving special, personalized gifts to people I care about and writing them meaningful letters, and it makes me feel so good when I receive something personal myself rather than something store-bought. Thank you so much for this video, and I especially loved watching you make flower chains
I love and appreciate receiving those special gifts too. Thanks Anna ❤️
Giving a piece of your time attention and love is such a special gift. I loved this
Your words are so valuable for today's so-called advanced society. Love your channel ♥️ Your contents are truly encouraging. Keep up the good work. Best wishes for you. 💕
Thank you so much 😍❤
You are seriously one of my favorite youtubers. I’m so glad I discovered your channel. You always put out such valuable content! Thank you for these videos. 💖
This is a peaceful video! I really like how you take the time to just relax. Sitting on your balcony relaxing being outdoors getting 💐 flowers and being at peace. Thank You so much for this video today. I am doing more relaxing outdoors nature things before winter hits.😊
I'm so happy to hear that 🥰
This video was very refreshing and inspiring to me 💗 sometimes I feel like I’m the only one who doesn’t want to rush but I’m happy to know others feel the same
Gosh I love the content! Thank you for reminding us to slow down, find the real purpose and meaning in what we do.
❤️ thanks Mary
So true. This is absolute truth. Never heard this said in a nicer way than this. Cheers!
Thanks so much for watching :)
what a beautiful video! we need to have peace in life and often forget about it. thank you for your amazing work 🥰💖💖
🥰 thanks Isabella!
I absolutely needed to hear your message 🧡
I feel I’m one of those people that feels I need to be productive all the time .
But, I want to take time to slow down and enjoy life!
We are getting to distracted with things in the world , then truly living in the world 💜
This video was very meaningful, the opening was also hilarious, your storytelling skill is getting so much better! Thanks Malama for the meaningful works that you are doing here💚
❤️ thank you!! trying to improve one video at a time :)
Love this video. What a wonderful outlook you have on meaningful living. Beautifully presented and expressed.
Thank you foe watching
What a beautiful video! 🌿 I hope this reaches more people ✨
🥰 thank you! means a lot to me
Much needed! Thank you from the bottom of my heart
This message is what being a human is supposed to be what's its all about.
Yes 😍
Isn’t it wild how living a life in the present moment is so foreign to us now? I love this. Thank you.
Ohhhh, I was missing you!!!! I was waiting for this video!!! You are as a good addiction for me now! Hopefully ,when you may consider you will also make an audiobook, your voice , tone and vibes are blessings and so please to hear.
Aw thank you for waiting for my video ❤😊
Oh wow...we all need those words...thank you for being so cureagous to state things many people afraid say...
Thank you for creating this relatable, heartfelt, genuinely inspiring content!♥️♥️✨✨
aw thank you for watching 🥰
Thank you for this 💛 slowly realizing that this is what I want out of life.. and it is hard because society has made it difficult to feel like slowing down/doing less is the right decision
Thank you so much for sharing this great content. I always feel comfort each time I watch your timely videos. :)
Aw thank you :) happy to hear that
I had no idea that I subscribed to you some time ago. I am so glad your video popped up today. After working 35+ years in busy NYC, I am winding down to my April 2022 retirement. I had a health scare this past April and experience panic attacks - funny that it happened a year before leaving corporate America. That was my wake-up call and now your message confirms that I must make a lifestyle change. I can’t thank you ENOUGH! 🥰
On to your other videos and guilt free relaxation before ‘Monday’. You’re AWESOME!
Sophie your videos are so aesthetically pleasing! Love hearing your thoughts 😄 Agree with the thought that it's all about the experience, I've been loving home-cooked meals vs. getting takeout. But then, all in moderation! 🤗
all in moderation :)
I’m impressed at how well you can put feelings into words. Thank you!
I need to apply this to my life so much. I am always making lists of books I want to read, shows I want to watch, goals I want to reach, and checking them off and going on to the next one. It's exhausting and I'm not sure how to stop. I wasn't like this before.
I was wondering, how do you apply this lifestyle to your goals? For example, I want to learn Japanese, write a book, exercise more, etc, and I also have daily chores and so on. But I want to let go of to-do lists and live more slowly too. I'm not sure how to go about balancing out the two.
Thank you for the video, I will rewatch it many times to remember its message. And I love your voice!
Thank you for this thoughtful video. I feel calm and inspired now - the perfect combination ❤🥰
Hi Sophie!
walking is my favorite too ❤️
much needed !!
thank you for this ♡
this was so nicely done. you should do something on looks, like "a life without mirrors" or something like that - your reflections on the matter, both with and without our ability to look at ourselves (and each other), just an idea you can run with :)
Love the idea!
I don’t remember which video I first saw of yours, but you really helped me remember why I am here and to do the things that I enjoy. Thank you 🙏
I am so happy to hear that ❤️ thanks for watching
This is just a mesmerizing episode ❤️✨
aw thank you! ❤️
I needed to hear this. How reaffirming it is to hear that one's worth and value on a micro and macro level isn't extrinsic, but intrinsic. What a more wholesome way to live. Thank you for your example ❤
I'm so interested with what books you're reading. 😆 can you please make a video about it? 🙏
preferably books that changed your life, books about philosophy, minimalism and so on. Really looking forward to it😊
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You are not wasting your time. You are enjoying it living your life on purpose💋🥂
❤😍 yes! Big difference
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Am I the only one thinking that this video is a little paradoxical? It's like saying that something (like money) is not so important from the position of abundance. I wonder if you understand how blessed you are and how much comfort and convinience you really have in your life and how lucky you are to live in a place and society where you can be able to afford an inefficient, yet comfortable life. Don't get me wrong, I really liked your video und totally agree with it. But I can imagine many people watching your video and wondering "what am I doing wrong" cause they have to struggle and be very very efficient just to survive. This is how internet tricks us and how good intentions sometimes do harm.
Your voice is so soothing… bless you
❤️ thank you so much!
Those who can walk alone have the strongest direction those who can fly alone have the strongest wings 💪 💪 ✊
Time, attention and love. Got it! Thanks 💖
Just like the old school song, Sophie is Poetry in Motion. 🙌😉
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This is just what I need after spending an exhausting work day worrying about "productivity" and "efficiency". I like what you said at the end about checking in with oneself at the end of the day. And you are so right--we are not a day ahead or a day behind.