Only own a boat if you own a business that requires it and even then it might make more sense to lease it for tax purposes. But hey, the neighbor has a boat, so I guess i need one too, right?
I can relate, just got out a toxic relationship recently and I keep missing him, but then I realize how I hoped many times that I would get out of it. Now I have that freedom. And that makes me feel better.
"Live Long & Prosper" We choose our wants after we meet our needs, some Need More than Others, Some separate themselves from others with their Wealth, the Good Book has a passage about how the birds are fed with Nature we learn how to blend in, Stand Out, or Ignore Nature all together, "Be In This World, Not Of This World"
when a squirrel doesn't make a supply of nuts, it will die in Winter, or even sooner when bees don't make a supply of honey, they will die too. "Having nothing is freedom" is a thinking of people, whose foresight only goes from 12 o clock to noon
People are fighting to keep what they have...In some cases they will have more in others they will have less..It is the balance that must be maintained.
"I deleted the Facebook I didn't use, with all the people I don't really know let alone like, because of all the shits I did not have to give." ... and 9/10 new people I meet genuinely hesitate that I'm a giant psychopath when we exchange details and they find out I'm not on Facebook. lool.
@@billie6814 I have a cull of social media accounts/break from SM every so often. I’m more disciplined now whereas at one time I would get caught up in all sorts of rubbish! Easy to slide into. I deleted Twitter as it’s so toxic.
I work part time on purpose so I can actually enjoy my life instead of work myself to death. I lead a simple life on purpose. My friends think I’m strange as I don’t want a big house and all the stuff, but I often find I’m a lot more positive and happy than they seem to be.
Oh my god I relate! Especially with the first saying of working part time on purpose. I discovered that after HS thinking like I don't like spending hours on one thing even if I love it. I like to always do different things and smile throughout the day doing different meaningful things
Dam that's so true.. work work work and all you have time for is dying lol. Life is more than just working but the government and the higher ups don't want you to believe that.. society is garbage. I know people who spent most of their lives working and most of them are miserable as hell. Nobody on their death beds says to themselves... "Dam, I wish I worked more".
That applies to people too.. It’s better to be alone than to share your life with someone who’s full of strife or someone who wants to drag you down to make themselves feel better.
I’m often perplexed in our modern age by the conceptualisation of loneliness as not emulating the consumerist socialites who want to define society in their own image. Any wander can result in a nod, smile, or verbal greeting, and even an impromptu conversation. Yet in some cities that’s frowned upon as people rush to their next social fix. I think dragging up, as motivational gurus might be described, is equally toxic, as you can lose your identity to displays of the success they promote as ideals. True friends will meet with no interest in occupying spaces where they can display their consumerist credentials by buying more drinks or consumables. I think they’re few, if any, in today’s society.
i always say something similar. at night, when i close my eyes to go to sleep, what i see is just as beautiful as what the richest person in the world sees. there's nothing more i need than but peace.
It pains having people close to you doing this. Bro keeps buying things I know he will toss away in the very close future. He's cluttering himself with useless, short lived stuff. The sad thing is you seemingly can't force his eyes open, he has to realize it himself from within.
King Solomon wrote about this in Ecclesiastes 1:14: :I have seen all the things that are done under the sun; all of them are meaningless, a chasing after the wind." As a king, Solomon had done and seen it all. After all his experiences.. Solomon declared that everything was meaningless and purposeless. It was like chasing after the wind. You can strive harder, run faster, but the wind cannot be caught. It will blow right through your hands even if you try to touch it. Solomon was referring to material pursuits which take up the majority of our time here on earth. Materially..we can never have enough. There is always an appetite for more. So like chasing after the wind, having as much material wealth as we desire is an unachievable goal. On the other hand, spiritual pursuits like loving God and keeping His commandments, repentance, studying His word are meaningful and valuable. It’s the mindless pursuit of physical pleasure and material gain that Solomon was speaking out against. It’s a waste of time and waste of a life.
Im one of those people i have worked so hard that i got badly sick n also got involved in a motorcycle accident which crushed my left hand joint im still struggling but now think it's better to let it go
@@nabeelahmed9892 Ayy no worries bro! We all find ourselves there from time to time. Sorry what happened to you. Definitely, Great things will come just keep working! I broke my collarbone recently, not 100% either but it makes us stronger mentally
Went to visit my grandmother who lived a simple life, I never realized how rich she was and how much she had invested her time well! She had many friends and family that would come daily to her house to watch over her. They all would tell about the impact she had made in their lives and how much they loved her. Then seeing it as an adult I realize she had invested her life well loving and helping others! When she passed so many where there to share and remember her. She had no money she never needed it. My mother told me that a bird came through the door to sing on the moment of her passing! The gift of her life is one of my most prized possessions.
Minimalism has definitely improved my mental health, happiness and overall lifestyle. I don’t find myself craving so much and my headspace is really light and relaxed ever since this way of living came into my life. It also made me appreciate the smallest things and the moments that matter the most in my life.
Although i believe this is important to realize, i don't think that it is necessarily a good excuse to stop chasing. Some chases give us purpose and drive us into better situations. Always something to keep in mind though
Ecclesiastes 1:8 All things are full of labour; man cannot utter it: "the eye is not satisfied with seeing, nor the ear filled with hearing" . So you will NEVER be satisfied with material things
@@sammercer2894 You make a good point. It's important to have goals but what I meant by the chase is seeking satisfaction and fulfillment in material goods.
I've been an ultra-minimalist since 2013...an anti-materialist since 2013...still going strong in the same mindset in 2022 and onward. It honestly makes life easier.
@@fauciliedbeaglesdied6537 Matthew 6:19-20 "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven where neither moth nor rust destroy and where thieves do not break in and steal."
"Ultra minimalist" .. is their such a thing? . Does that not denote the concept of no specific limit ,something a practicing minimalist is ask to avoid 😃
Been there done, done that. Either way, all i really need is some insulin and a CPAP and a Blueberry Muffin to offset the blood sugar drop of the insulin and a glucometer with sensors would be nice.
People are stunned when I tell them I moved over to Europe with nothing more than a sling bag and what I was wearing. It's a freeing existance knowing you can go anywhere at any time and not be tied down to any possession.
It’s true. I got a very basic coffin when my daughter passed. When I was asked why I got such a plain coffin, I responded, my kid doesn’t care and neither would I if our roles had been reversed.
@rollingtinfist My grandma once said: dig a hole in the garden and throw me in there, it'll help the tomatoes grow 🤣🤣. She was amazing my nonna. ❤❤ Sorry for your loss 💗
It isn't possessions that cause the issue, it's your attachment to them. Once you come to grips with the fact that you'll wind up losing EVERYTHING you have (including yourself), you'll know peace and be able to enjoy whatever it is you have.
@@MM-Iconoclast Possessions are inanimate objects. It's the person who gives them power (or not). Just like some people can enjoy a glass of wine here and there (and reap the rewards without the pain), so to can some of us treat possessions. If you can't, then it's your own addiction that's the problem, not the possessions themselves 💯
@Priyojit chatterjee People overthink this topic all the time. Possessions are more than simply "tools", they can also be sources of fun and play. If you're unable to use your possessions in the proper way, then by all means stay away from them (just like alcoholics should stay away from alcohol). But, if you've got the right relationship with them, then use them for the happiness they can accentuate (notice I said accentuate, not create). I can't remember what comedian said this, but the quote is "people say money can't buy happiness, but I've never seen anyone frown on a wave runner". The key is to use your possessions, and not let them use you 💯
It would be interesting challenge, to become enourmously rich with luxurious items without attachement to them. That would be true way of life, abudance not greed, possesions not attachements to them. Challenge accepted 8-) :P :D
Brilliant! After 12 years of reading/listening to Eckhart Tolle I notice that I am totally content with what I already have - I literally say thank you while lying in bed most nights for everything I have - from a warm bed to the fact that my back doesn’t hurt - helps you sleep like a baby 😊
You want nothing, nothing is what you end up with once you get to old age, then you will look back upon your life and say I could have done this, i could have achieved more and regret your wasted life
my wife and I have paid off/sold $213,000 in debt over the past 15 months. bought older vehicles, cash. the past month we sold our trailboss, durango, my mustang and camper.....thought I needed them for a good life.....but now it's good!!
True, so many old buildings could be repaired and new mechanical. But I see some cities in decay instead of fixing up, that allow neighborhoods to become low income and it just decays. They can redo them as shelters, condos, lofts etc.
@@recyclespinning9839 I liked what you said and I agree .. I see pictures of crimson using old buildings so much in movies from US...and I see piles if garbage in the slums in S africa and my hands get itchy to clean it up .. compost and use the tins to grow plants ....its so sad that people cant work together ... but I also know ,out of touch councils block progress and creative endeavors
@Esther Sparrow yup ...the phone can have a mind of it's own sometime...I agree with you about putting problem A with problemB and snap ! No problem ...lack of self worth kills creativity and controllers are afraid of something non traditional ....I liked it in usa that homeless just moved into houses that their council had purchased but not used ...in nz we put homeless into empty motels during lockdown and made sure they were looked after .. everybody happy
Big YES to this! Wealth is relatively dependent to our peace of mind, rather than our possessions. Being financially secured and living below our means can be considered a real wealth.
It can be positive or negative in what you’re surrendering to. It isn’t all black and white and sounds nice but depending on what it is. It can shape you or break you.
I recently had a real experience where I suddenly was very aware that all the things I have are only being borrowed. Everything is temporary. I've always understood this from a philosophical standpoint, but it weirdly felt VERY real and almost as if I was understanding it for the first time. Not sure how to articulate it other than it was as if all at once, I spontaneously detached from everything, after years and years of paring down.
@@faraway9137 See, if you are the person who belives s/he needs 30 rolls of toilett-paper, a cart full of cookies and gummy bears, 10 bottles of vine, and 20 packs of cigarrettes, or, you know all you need for one week is just one walk to the grocery and 35 €, who's rich and who's poor??
A way to live minimalistic is also to not buy things you don't need. Your apartment doesn't have to be an empty hall with one chair and a window, just don't buy useless shit you don't need. You'll save so much money, use it for quality food and whatever your hobbies are
I found I had far more than I need, once I stopped buying more I found I didn't want more but wanted less, letting go of what I don't need gave me a sense of calm and inner peace. I love the simplicity of life that not owning more than one needs brings. 🙏
Exactly... Once you realize that the richest person is not that who has more things, but that who needs the least things to be happy, life becomes a joy instead of a burden... 😊
In Hebrew, there is a saying: "מרבה נכסים, מרבה דאגה". (Pronounced as such: Marbe' nechasim, marbe' de'aga). In direct translation to English: "One who has many assets, has many worries". I thought it's worth a mention in the comment section, to show that these kind of ideas can be found within multiple cultures. And also because someone might find this interesting.
I’ve watched a lot of NDE (Near Death Experience) videos about people who went to heaven, had a life review and then came back to Earth. The one thing they ALL have in common is people said material things don’t matter at all, the only thing that matters are your relationships with people and how you treat them.
Investigating NDE and trying to extrapolate from these experiences is not a logical and won't give you the answers you're looking for. To be clear, I don't have these answers and I can assure you that not because someone experienced delusion associated with NDE that he has them
I started listening to NDE's when i was a truck driver to pass the time... i noticed the same thing.. they came back with a different mindset about their possessions, their relationships and Love... their stories are so interesting...
I 'm not a minimalist, but I think the perfect balance is to only spend money on things you like and not to impress people. Think about where you're buying something solely to impress people, you'd be in a much better place to cut those things out. For example, I work hard and save money to go travelling, because I want to enrich myself with the experience, not to take glamorous pictures for Instagram. When I'm travelling long distances sometimes I have bought business class plane tickets, but that was only because I'm a big guy and needed to sleep on the plane which would have been better for my health and my circadian rhythm, I did NOT take any pictures of it to try and make anyone jealous. Nothing wrong with spending money but you need to make sure it's for the right reasons, to enrich the health and enjoyment of you and those you care about. Spending money on things to impress people is a bad idea, trust me I learnt the hard way.
Spending money on things to impress others is something only rich people can do, normal people won't do that because they don't have the money to do so in the first place.
In my limited experience, I've come to realise that Letting Go is also necessary when it comes to interact and connect with people. Often times, our mind, heart and ego build up desires and fantasies to have a certain kind of relationship or exchanges with the people around us. But not everything is in your control. Having a sense of continued detachment while still carrying out your duties and responsibilities towards them is the best way to live I can think of. And above all, to have no expectations, which is actually very hard to do. But one way various spiritual and religious paths advise us is to be concerned to be only of service towards them. For in only giving, without expecting anything back, we don't easily build up expectations waiting to be unfulfilled.
I agree, keeping only genuine people and be surrounded by people who has nothing but good intentions to you will not only give you peace of mind, but a flow of good things from a product of a good mindset.
I agree 100%. Also, never ever give away your power and autonomy. Being independent, self-reliant, and free is the most important thing in the world. If you let others take power and control over you, if you care too much and are dependent on what other people think of you, you are doomed. And at the end of the day, you are damned if you do and damned if you don't. But I guess you would be rather damned if you do.
This is a well thought out reply to the video. Minimalism can be practiced on many levels including emotional and physical etc. Logical thinking & methodological approach to life naturally support a minimalist lifestyle. As mentioned, our personal autonomy/ self-determination is perhaps the most important factor in achieving a life lived purposefully/responsibly/effectively.
That’s what I’m talking about traveling being able to do things like learn new skill sets like painting or whatever him having free time peace and love and if you have that wow. Traveling around the world would be fun
I am totally into simplifying my life in many aspects in order to create space and time for the things that I enjoy and self discovery. A large part of self discovery is understanding what serves you and what does not and then figuring out why.
Your name looks Balkan. Haven't been in Serbia in many years, but I know Serbia has strong family connection and big families. It's something that makes me happy.
I used to get teased a whole lot for what I didn't have. Still don't know why people would want to live in a place covered wall to floor in possessions. I've got a handful of items. And thats all I need.
Same. As a kid I was judged for not having new clothes every year. I was too young to realize we were poor, but my parents did their best and that’s all that matters.
I've always been minimalistic myself and developed a strong character through honest and hard work. I do want to obtain financial freedom though but not out of materialistic reasons. I'm just sick and tired of working my ass off for scraps...
I this is 100% how I feel. I am not a slave to possessions. Im also not so stupid that i dont realize that money buys freedom. I would like to not work anymore. Period. I dont need a big house, cars, newest shit. I simply dont want to HAVE to work anymore
Some one once told me that financial independence is a state of mind, now I begin to understand that I am the resource, yes sometimes I eat cup of noodles, other times money roll in. Money has nothing to do with me. I work, sometimes out of necessity. The idea that I can just go and help a business owner sell cold soda curbside, or deliver food, etc whatever your skills are, use it, my friend, for your financial freedom.
I just want to own a couple acres of land and live in a cabin. Grow food, small amount of livestock and enough money to get the feds off my ass about property taxes.
"Let go" is the only source of peace. Thank you for posting this video. I walked away from job that would definitely destroy my long known good reputation; I walked away by selling a house that was in the wrong location (bad location); I walked away from religion that was wrong for me. In all these and more I always have peace, which is more important to me given the aforementioned situations.
Letting go helped me with people!!!! Not things. Lol I was the other way around but someone something flipped. I need to flip it back. 😂🤣. Divorce will do that.
Can hardly begin to express how much I loved this video from beginning to end. It was like the feeling one has on a very cold grey winter morning, and the air is so cold that even at 10am your breath is steam. Then all of a sudden the clouds part just a little and the sun pokes through. You can just feel the soft light warm your face and clothing, just a tiny bit. It felt that completely wholesome for me. Just a tiny little ray of sanity, in the midst of everything else I see around me. I've always had inclinations or cravings towards minimalism. I see now I've got some work to do. Thank you.
I am so glad that I found this video! I have been asking myself this question a lot for literally months! I admit that when I begin to see what most people see as value it makes me cry sometimes. I I went through an experience that made me favor the life of the minimalist. Unfortunately now I am living out of my van and only working part-time. But I have been able to save a lot of money which will help me purchase land of my own. I feel like I don’t belong in the consumers world. It’s been a lonely journey feeling like I was born in a world I don’t belong in. Not trying to damper the mood! This was an awesome video and I feel it was placed on my path as a sign of hope. 😊
I've felt the same way my whole life so I'm sure there are more of us out here. Lived in a van for a while too. I want to make my little community out in the middle of nature off grid
take care of self preservation, compliance to others systems of value comes with price and gifts, beaware of pathologicals and clear your path to wholeness by sharing, truth sayers and people of the light must be conscious of the people of lie and darkness, your sharing with this characters its like trying to fill a bucket with a hole, identify and cherish like minded individuals or colectives.
Growing up as a child in a poor family, we saw the children of other families get wonderful toys... Our parents were cruel and selfish and the children came last... Hugs and Love were not given freely but were earned thru pleasing the adult; but taken away at the whim of the adult... many families suffered this reality but Family Secrets keep everyone in the belief they are the only ones who live this way. While less is more for an adult, all children need so little to feel fully satiated which are the bare essentials of food , water, Nurturing, Love and Patience a soft touch and a smile go a long way for a child.
I am a minimalist and letting go is true wealth. I downsized and live a simple life. You will have more to eat better food, less debt, and more cash flow because your not worried about material possession. Less is more.
I couldn't agree more with you on this! Living a minimalist lifestyle will help us focus on a more valuable thing and self development rather than on material and unnecessary things.
I agree but I would also add that it's much better to live in a Mansion than in a small pathetic apartment. It's all about frequency. Having a nice top apartment or Mansion is much more likely to raise your frequency and keep you in a good and positive state of mind, rather than living in your mom's basement. Life has a lot of good to offer, so I would advise taking advantage of it instead of rejecting and ignoring it. Only poor and miserable people complain about status, wealth, and money like they "don't want it". That's a lie, they're just not able, smart, and brave enough to go get it. And that's the honest truth.
@@True38 that’s not true. If that was the case these celebrities and millionaires wouldn’t have low dark frequencies with all they have. High frequency starts within not outside.
@@ToniTruth88 There will always be exceptions to the rule. I'm sure you get my point either way. What we do and where we are, affects us all very much. Ask anyone who has lived in the ghetto, and has become rich and successful, whether their life is better or worse than it once was...
In essence I agree with your sentiments. I would add though that is easier for some to let go of lots of useless possessions than it is for others. If having less still leaves you with objects that will make life easier for you such as owning a plough and fork for growing food than that is great. Others however don't have the luxury of getting rid of objects because they are already devoid of them to the point where they are destitute. So a fair comment but one that will always be subjective on an individual's or families circumstance. The only other point I would add (and I am not inferring you don't think of this) is I am sure you have others in your life that provide you with emotional security and wellness. I do understand your point though and regarding the vast majority of wealthy countries I absolutely agree with what you are saying.
Minimalism is great! Think about it: The more you posses things, the more efforts you'll do to maintain them, the more time you'll spend just for taking care of trivial things, and the easier you'll lose track of everything. To simplify, the more you possess, the more troubles you'll have. By keeping only the essentials in your life, you can shift your focus on the things that truly matter, and you'll be surprised by how much time are available to make the best out of your pasions and goals. That is the definition of freedom that you're looking for.
I agree! We are spending too much trying to maintain a lot of things - not only in the form of money, but we could be spending time as well. Freedom is having a lot of time for yourself and to all that matters.
I got rid of EVERYTHING, all paperwork and photos, scanned what I needed, most clothes, house, car, tools. I kept one pet rock. Bought a new motorcycle, saddlebags, and tent. If It is not strapped to my motorcycle I do not own it. It is such a freeing feeling rolling aimlessly down the road knowing all I own is right behind me. I love waking up in the morning looking around my tent, or motel room, seeing all my belongings and knowing that in an hour I can be back on the road again, worry free.
IS human connection really necessary though? I often struggle with this because I feel fulfilled through my connection to myself, with nature and non human animals. I do enjoy and value short interactions and connections with strangers, but most people are too clogged up in their own issues and perceptions that a true, pure long term connection is hard to find and exhausting to pursue. Letting go of that attachment to find like minded humans has freed me even further. I don't dislike humans, I just don't feel like I need deep connections with them anymore.
Hi there, introverted person with high intrapersonal intelligence here. I enjoy a very simple life connecting to nature and animals (especially plants) and I have come to realize that I don't need to be "sociable" as it is seen in society but if you find people that have the same mindset you will truly enjoy human company. I feel full once I spend time hiking in nature with friends that believe in the same things. I usually just avoid people that I feel are too "heavy" or with a negative mindset and focus on my goals instead.
I agree 100%...However, you and I are not like most humans...They need human interaction.... We may not realize how amazingly free we really are for that very reason..
Nothing wrong with buying things to enjoy life. This kind of minimalism is stupid. I guarantee you these rich people are much happier than extreme minimalists. They don't have to deal with sanitary issues for example.
While watching this video, I realized that what drives me to overwork is not material, but rather the anticipation of meeting basic needs in the U.S. when I'm older/retired. Working requires more consumption - transportation, presentable clothing, etc. When I took a year off of work, I consumed very little.
I’m pretty calm and relaxed. I’m sitting back on a Friday evening watching this and realizing I’m already doing this without thinking it has a name or an explanation. Nice video.
I don't know if you read all the comments. But your channel is one of my favorite places on the internet. The world really needs to hear the philosophies you shed light on. Thank you very much for what you do.
its true. Rich people are never satisfied, The wealthiest person in my community lies and annoys others in the community to get their way and it never ends. Middle income people find pleasure and satisfaction in simple things, growing fruits and vegetables in their garden, going around tending to stray cats, riding a bicycle even just being nice to a neighbor. It costs nothing to be nice.
Sometimes i get hopeless about our generation, but people like you keep inspiring and amazing me with such good content you create. Thank you for sharing this with the world.
Really powerful message. Lately I've been in the mindset of pursuing achievements and trying to make my life 'better'. I think I've really needed to take a step back and appreciate the friends and family I have. Great video!
True wealth indeed is priceless. Aside from having a good financial investment, having a lot of good-spirited people surrounding you are both what makes us truly rich.
"I am convinced, both by faith and experience, that to maintain one's self on this Earth is not a hardship but a pastime, if we live simply and wisely..." - Henry David Thoreau
It's not just about the mental state of freedom anymore. Being a minimalist can help you with your health too, as the less we possess means the less maintenance and physical effort you are required to do for your possessions. It's makes cleaning so much easier and less exhaustive when you don't have or can't afford someone to do it in your stead.
This is one of my favorite videos of yours. Unfortunately today we need a lot of money only to cover the basic needs, eating simple things and living in a small space
Yeah...its so lame, even IF I wanted to it still costs around $2k a month. Where I am just for bare bones minimal basic needs. Forcing you to have a TON of possessions even if scaled back. In order to just survive, and maintain you're meatbag of a physical form.
@@user-gz4ve8mw9l get creative. Rent a room in someone's house near stores, parks, work, etc.. get a bike and only rent a car/jeep for special weekends in the country. Eat less meat and more greens. I'd say this lifestyle would be healthier for you and cost less than 1k a month. Get outside the box.
I am just beginning to toss and clear out. I'm old and don't want anybody to have to go through my stuff when I leave The Earth. Am really looking forward to the good feelings I know will come with this clearing out process. Happy for you ❤
Possesions are burdens, I've always felt this way. Physically and mentally our happiness is sabotaged by excesses. Acquisition occupies our minds, maintenance and protection of "valuables" creates stress. I prefer to live in freedom with the satisfaction i feel from giving away a good portion of my monthly income to good causes. Sharing results in an abundance of the peace of mind others seek in possesions. It is a viscious trap that humans set which always results in a prison of unhappiness. A great message. Thank you.
I needed to hear this. I’ve been considering quitting my job for several years now for simpler employment.. I have a lot of responsibilities and stress in this job. Recently had an injury that is going to force me to quit now but it’s going to require living off of 1/2 the income I make now. I’m looking forward to a simpler life but also a bit scared
I'm sure you've already made the decision :) My past job, among other things, has led to a severe depression many years ago. After recovery I went back to do the same work, against my better judgment. A few years later, another depression. Now I live on a very minimal income. But I am more satisfied with life than ever before.
I once met a man who lived on an Australian cattle station. He had given up a high paying job at some sort of insurance company or bank so that he could live a simpler and more natural life. Granted, he probably had some money in the bank - but if so, he didn't use it to live his life any more, he just lived simply and naturally.
@@Alexdelarge1975 thanks for your story. I know if I don’t make the change this job is going to put me in an early grave .. stress and depression have been part of my life for too many years now, I haven’t made the change yet because I’ve been raising my 3 kids on my own for the last 6 years but now I have the option
Thank you for sharing your message. I think of a quote from “Walden” that Thoreau said roughly “In my cabin I had three chairs, one for solitude,another for companionship and a third chair for society.” And that quote has been one of the most important ones for over the years. It has been one that has inspired me towards living simply.
It's so sad how much we identify with our possessions and circumstances. It leads us to search for meaning and fulfilment through them, when in reality, those things can only be found internally.
@@TakeBackYourMind997 I study the Tao amongst other things ....order and chaos ....the answer is not either one or the other....it is in a balance .....and between balance and imbalance is dance ....may you find a beautiful dance ....all of you
Correct. But no power means no decisions. No decisions mean that others make choices for you, and, in an evil world full of people with their own wants and desires, the decisions made for you often benefit them and hurt you. Instead, Embrace responsibility, but don’t take on more than necessary. Understand that every decision and object you take on has a consequence, but accept it for the things that you want. The video is about controlling those wants. That’s the freedom.
I decided to be a minimalist a year ago , at first it was hard but once I started to put it in practice I felt a relieved as if I had taken a weight of my shoulder !
Well consumerism is not always about trying to impress others or to have “more stuff.” Sometimes it’s honestly driven by boredom and wanting to feel fulfilled in some way. Of course I agree with what this video has to say and think that living minimally is a great idea, but I also believe people feel an inner emptiness that they think can be filled by buying things. How do we fix that?
I used to have that problem, remind yourself buying things does not full that emptiness. Find out what is causing that emptiness and deal with that instead. For me instead of buying things, I do something I enjoy, like watching a vid like this one or do some reading, go for a ride or run, gardening or read up on permaculture.
Self love and self worth. When we truly embody the idea that we are enough, we no longer feel the need to validate our self worth through possessions. Practise the mantra 'I am enough' throughout your day. Its honestly life changing.
I've been a minimalist since I moved out of my parents home. One of the many things I have come to terms with is that most of the I don't care about getting physical gifts (unless it's something I truly needed), I would much rather spend time with the people I love. That's a better gift, giving me your time
It has always perplexed me to see people owning perfectly functioning gadgets (like mobile phones, cars, ...) burn with desire to obtain some newer model or version not much different than what they already have!
“Happiness is renting a boat from time to time. Sadness is owning a boat all year long.” -My grandfather.
I have always been attracted to boats but someone once told me the two happiest days for a boat owner are the day you buy it and the day you sell it.
Only own a boat if you own a business that requires it and even then it might make more sense to lease it for tax purposes. But hey, the neighbor has a boat, so I guess i need one too, right?
@@bushy9780 your friend’s boat is the best boat.
@@SedonaMethodPlus as the saying goes, “a boat is a hole in the water where you throw money.”
Wise words
"Remember that what you now have, was once among the things you only hoped for."
Wow, so true.
Not always true
Like cancer.
Like cancer.
I can relate, just got out a toxic relationship recently and I keep missing him, but then I realize how I hoped many times that I would get out of it. Now I have that freedom. And that makes me feel better.
Powerful statement
“It is not the man who has too little, but the man who craves more, that is poor.”
-Seneca
Shoot for the stars and you might reach the moon!
"Live Long & Prosper" We choose our wants after we meet our needs, some Need More than Others, Some separate themselves from others with their Wealth, the Good Book has a passage about how the birds are fed with Nature we learn how to blend in, Stand Out, or Ignore Nature all together, "Be In This World, Not Of This World"
@@danialhakimi9740 Nobody gives a rats ass.
Rather be poor with a piece of mind then rich and depressed.
@@JaysonT1 funny...I just gave a rats ass to my friend the other day
"It's only after we've lost everything that we're free to do anything." - Tyler Durden
This is very true ..... my problems started getting solved after my life fell apart and i had nothing to lose anymore ...
Sounds dumb
@@jatwangismyname900 ...until it's not.
when a squirrel doesn't make a supply of nuts, it will die in Winter, or even sooner
when bees don't make a supply of honey, they will die too.
"Having nothing is freedom" is a thinking of people, whose foresight only goes from 12 o clock to noon
@@carloregalado7751 Tell me, how does that apply in real life. Give me a good example.
The first step toward minimalism is being satisfied with what you already have. It’s not always about throwing out everything you own
Thanks for your words 🤗
I agree with you 100%. Appreciate what you have first. Living life it is not about aquiring more posessions. Life it is a lot more than that.
Nice to see you again Reyna :)
Thanks Reyna. I needed that reminder. Its easy to go to extremes & then later realise with regret.
People are fighting to keep what they have...In some cases they will have more in others they will have less..It is the balance that must be maintained.
“We buy shit we don’t need, with money we don’t have, to impress people we don’t like.”
"I deleted the Facebook I didn't use, with all the people I don't really know let alone like, because of all the shits I did not have to give." ... and 9/10 new people I meet genuinely hesitate that I'm a giant psychopath when we exchange details and they find out I'm not on Facebook. lool.
@@billie6814 I have a cull of social media accounts/break from SM every so often. I’m more disciplined now whereas at one time I would get caught up in all sorts of rubbish! Easy to slide into. I deleted Twitter as it’s so toxic.
Capitalism is saving and investing. The consumption fever comes from Keynesianism.
U replaced the word "things" with "shit"
@@nabeelahmed9892 I didn’t it was how I saw it. Not sure who it’s by. Was a meme. I can’t post the image here so I quoted it.
I work part time on purpose so I can actually enjoy my life instead of work myself to death. I lead a simple life on purpose. My friends think I’m strange as I don’t want a big house and all the stuff, but I often find I’m a lot more positive and happy than they seem to be.
my father used to say to me, "what do you want? to be the richest person in the cemetary."
Finally found a similar person.
Oh my god I relate! Especially with the first saying of working part time on purpose. I discovered that after HS thinking like I don't like spending hours on one thing even if I love it. I like to always do different things and smile throughout the day doing different meaningful things
Dam that's so true.. work work work and all you have time for is dying lol. Life is more than just working but the government and the higher ups don't want you to believe that.. society is garbage. I know people who spent most of their lives working and most of them are miserable as hell.
Nobody on their death beds says to themselves... "Dam, I wish I worked more".
Same as me.
That applies to people too..
It’s better to be alone than to share your life with someone who’s full of strife or someone who wants to drag you down to make themselves feel better.
I’m often perplexed in our modern age by the conceptualisation of loneliness as not emulating the consumerist socialites who want to define society in their own image. Any wander can result in a nod, smile, or verbal greeting, and even an impromptu conversation. Yet in some cities that’s frowned upon as people rush to their next social fix. I think dragging up, as motivational gurus might be described, is equally toxic, as you can lose your identity to displays of the success they promote as ideals. True friends will meet with no interest in occupying spaces where they can display their consumerist credentials by buying more drinks or consumables. I think they’re few, if any, in today’s society.
Amen
@@msliberated3899 Like calling me a man makes you feel better. Get it? 🙂
@@brynleytalbot778 less, is more
I think here there's a fine line between what you're saying and becoming a selfish self-centered person
''You can posses as much Luxury as you like. When you're about to sleep and close your eyes, every room is the same size.'' My Father
love this! Pops is brilliant!
Wow!!! Wise father you have!
It’s true. At the end of the day, a bed and a roof is pretty much what you need. A friend of mine once reminded me of it
That’s a Motel 6 commercial from Tom Bodett, when you turn off the lights all rooms looks the same “
i always say something similar. at night, when i close my eyes to go to sleep, what i see is just as beautiful as what the richest person in the world sees. there's nothing more i need than but peace.
I see a lot of people struggle when they are chasing material things to make them feel better about themselves. This was a great video
I guess some day they will know...or maybe not :D
It pains having people close to you doing this. Bro keeps buying things I know he will toss away in the very close future. He's cluttering himself with useless, short lived stuff. The sad thing is you seemingly can't force his eyes open, he has to realize it himself from within.
King Solomon wrote about this in Ecclesiastes 1:14: :I have seen all the things that are done under the sun; all of them are meaningless, a chasing after the wind."
As a king, Solomon had done and seen it all. After all his experiences.. Solomon declared that everything was meaningless and purposeless. It was like chasing after the wind. You can strive harder, run faster, but the wind cannot be caught. It will blow right through your hands even if you try to touch it.
Solomon was referring to material pursuits which take up the majority of our time here on earth. Materially..we can never have enough. There is always an appetite for more. So like chasing after the wind, having as much material wealth as we desire is an unachievable goal.
On the other hand, spiritual pursuits like loving God and keeping His commandments, repentance, studying His word are meaningful and valuable. It’s the mindless pursuit of physical pleasure and material gain that Solomon was speaking out against. It’s a waste of time and waste of a life.
Im one of those people i have worked so hard that i got badly sick n also got involved in a motorcycle accident which crushed my left hand joint im still struggling but now think it's better to let it go
@@nabeelahmed9892 Ayy no worries bro! We all find ourselves there from time to time. Sorry what happened to you. Definitely, Great things will come just keep working! I broke my collarbone recently, not 100% either but it makes us stronger mentally
"Simplicity is the ultimate form of sophistication" man I loved that quote
sometimes wishing for what you don't have is ruining what you have
Relationships, materialistic things, and other stuff! Agreed
Nice one,, will remember that gem
That's why the best thing in life to do is to kill as many people as humanly possible
@@Portia620 that's because it's all fake lies specially from women
What does is mean? Why do you want to be sophisticated?
Went to visit my grandmother who lived a simple life, I never realized how rich she was and how much she had invested her time well! She had many friends and family that would come daily to her house to watch over her. They all would tell about the impact she had made in their lives and how much they loved her.
Then seeing it as an adult I realize she had invested her life well loving and helping others! When she passed so many where there to share and remember her. She had no money she never needed it.
My mother told me that a bird came through the door to sing on the moment of her passing!
The gift of her life is one of my most prized possessions.
Beautiful
She sounds amazing, brother. God bless grandmothers around the world.
Beautiful history about the life your grandma. Main about the bird that come when she passed.
She lived a life of value ❤
People valued her
“Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like”
-Lao Tzu
Nice to see you here again brotherhood :)
This is such a good quote
Well said
Yo i see u everywhere in vontoocut video, shut up
Que sera, sera. What will be, will be.
Sometimes letting things go is an act of far greater power than defending or hanging on.
-Eckhart Tolle
Letting go is progressing, hanging on is living in the past.
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I'm beginning to understand that now.
True
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"The things you own, end up owning you" - Tyler Durden
Sounds like someone who is trying to take your stuff.
Capitalism is saving and investing. The consumption fever comes from Keynesianism.
Fight club
I was looking for this quote
Tyler Durden and Socrates are my favourite thinkers.
Minimalism has definitely improved my mental health, happiness and overall lifestyle. I don’t find myself craving so much and my headspace is really light and relaxed ever since this way of living came into my life. It also made me appreciate the smallest things and the moments that matter the most in my life.
agreed 100%, so has it for me. But it took years to put it to practice at maximum effect
I wish I could do the exact same thing
This channel cured my depression.
You sir, are a living treasure!
I produce self development and motivational videos , I want some honest opinions I am waiting for both positive and negative feedback ,
Is a video cured your depression, you didn't have depression :/
Mushrooms helped mine.
I’m sure depression is back by now
@@alexsyld5410 not true, depression isn't always chemical. It can be circumstantial.
The chase never ends. No matter how much you continue to chase, you'll always have something else to reach for
The more you chase, the further it goes
Although i believe this is important to realize, i don't think that it is necessarily a good excuse to stop chasing. Some chases give us purpose and drive us into better situations. Always something to keep in mind though
We have it in our instinct, but we should control it...
Ecclesiastes 1:8 All things are full of labour; man cannot utter it:
"the eye is not satisfied with seeing, nor the ear filled with hearing"
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So you will NEVER be satisfied with material things
@@sammercer2894 You make a good point. It's important to have goals but what I meant by the chase is seeking satisfaction and fulfillment in material goods.
The fact that there’s no ads on the videos goes with this channel so much
🏆🏆🏆🏆 straight value for the people with no monetary gain just helping fellaow mankind. solid
Didn’t even pick up on that, good eye
they will not like this topic
I've been an ultra-minimalist since 2013...an anti-materialist since 2013...still going strong in the same mindset in 2022 and onward. It honestly makes life easier.
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GJ. How old r u? Happy? Family?
@@YaBetterCallBabu07 I am happily married and I have 5 children. And I will not tell you how old I am. But yes, I would say that I am quite happy.
@@fauciliedbeaglesdied6537 Matthew 6:19-20
"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven where neither moth nor rust destroy and where thieves do not break in and steal."
"Ultra minimalist" .. is their such a thing? . Does that not denote the concept of no specific limit ,something a practicing minimalist is ask to avoid 😃
"Right after hurricane Maria , water , shelter and food became more important than owning an expensive car " -- Me in Puerto Rico.
Nobody wins with stuff. Winning is is living without disturbance for as many moments possible.
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
Boricua 🙌🏻
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"Simplicity Is The Ultimate Sophistication."
- Leanardo Da Vinci
BARS 🔥🔥🔥
Absolutely
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@@philipbenhardb.velasco369 *Pubs*
the more complicated machine breaks more often
"It's only after we have lost everything that we are free to do anything"
~Tyler durden
That was around long before fight club, bruh
Tyler Durden is an insane fictional character with a psychotic break. Not a great example to pattern a happy, successful life after.
@@jerrodlopes186 durden idealogies are about modern life we live.
@@maxthereof finaly, somebody mentioned it! Thank you!
Been there done, done that. Either way, all i really need is some insulin and a CPAP and a Blueberry Muffin to offset the blood sugar drop of the insulin and a glucometer with sensors would be nice.
People are stunned when I tell them I moved over to Europe with nothing more than a sling bag and what I was wearing. It's a freeing existance knowing you can go anywhere at any time and not be tied down to any possession.
Interesting tell me more
"Don't be greedy for what you crave, but grateful for what you have. "
- My broke-ass dad who I luv so much!
Here's another quote for you: "Greed is good"
-Gordon Gekko
"Too many quotes in the comment section."
- Sun Tzu
🍷😆 Most definitely something Sun Tzu must have ranted about many times back in his day !
I liked them .. I scored a few I haven't seen
Round eye has too much time on his hands
@@craigshaver2983 could be we are time rich and not pushed around by others ,living simply
Hahaha good one man.
"I think everybody should get rich and famous and do everything they ever dreamed of just so they can see that it's not the answer". Jim Carrey
I think it is tom Hunks
@@simplelifeofmg1286 No
Rather rich than poor.
I don’t have to be rich to know that is not the answer. Lol
He is still a very unhappy fellow.
Over acting and making faces made him rich. His life blew out his mind. Why quote him????
It is very simple to be happy, but it is very difficult to be simple.
- Rabindranath Tagore -
I have been practicing minimalism and intentional living. Saves time, energy and life changing.
Hmmm ❣️
qué es eso de "intentional living"?
Practicing? When will you stop practicing and do it lol.
Ew
@@simpsimps553 Breathtaking response.
"We came from war, you realize that nothing is important except your life. The rest is just stuff." -Mom
Praise your mom for teaching you well! All the best for your future :)
Wow very powerful statement coming from a life changing event I wish you many blessings
Ukraine now 🇺🇦
great quote thanks
Life philosophy of the Preppers
“Attachment to the material is detachment from the spiritual” - Wong
My grandma used to say: " Life is expensive....even after death, they try to convince you you need a fancy coffin."
Hoe can they convince you after death?
😇😇😇
It’s true. I got a very basic coffin when my daughter passed. When I was asked why I got such a plain coffin, I responded, my kid doesn’t care and neither would I if our roles had been reversed.
@rollingtinfist My grandma once said: dig a hole in the garden and throw me in there, it'll help the tomatoes grow 🤣🤣. She was amazing my nonna. ❤❤ Sorry for your loss 💗
@@lolahernandez6871 haha!
It isn't possessions that cause the issue, it's your attachment to them. Once you come to grips with the fact that you'll wind up losing EVERYTHING you have (including yourself), you'll know peace and be able to enjoy whatever it is you have.
Just like attachment breeds possessions, so (needless) possessions breed attachment.
@@MM-Iconoclast Possessions are inanimate objects. It's the person who gives them power (or not). Just like some people can enjoy a glass of wine here and there (and reap the rewards without the pain), so to can some of us treat possessions. If you can't, then it's your own addiction that's the problem, not the possessions themselves 💯
@Priyojit chatterjee People overthink this topic all the time. Possessions are more than simply "tools", they can also be sources of fun and play. If you're unable to use your possessions in the proper way, then by all means stay away from them (just like alcoholics should stay away from alcohol). But, if you've got the right relationship with them, then use them for the happiness they can accentuate (notice I said accentuate, not create).
I can't remember what comedian said this, but the quote is "people say money can't buy happiness, but I've never seen anyone frown on a wave runner". The key is to use your possessions, and not let them use you 💯
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It would be interesting challenge, to become enourmously rich with luxurious items without attachement to them.
That would be true way of life, abudance not greed, possesions not attachements to them.
Challenge accepted 8-) :P :D
Brilliant! After 12 years of reading/listening to Eckhart Tolle I notice that I am totally content with what I already have - I literally say thank you while lying in bed most nights for everything I have - from a warm bed to the fact that my back doesn’t hurt - helps you sleep like a baby 😊
And in the morning, you aren't able to wake up and your head aches with oversleeping and you are late to work 😪
Well, my back hurts so I guess that won’t work for me.
You want nothing, nothing is what you end up with
once you get to old age, then you will look back upon your life and say I could have done this, i could have achieved more and regret your wasted life
I like Alan watts more than Tolle, because he not only sounds and looks handsome but is intellectually interesting while delivering philosophy
@@ramaraksha01 regretting a happy simple life full of humanity and love …over vain pursuits of wealth, fame, power is unwise
"Gratitude is the real symbol of wealth".
my wife and I have paid off/sold $213,000 in debt over the past 15 months. bought older vehicles, cash. the past month we sold our trailboss, durango, my mustang and camper.....thought I needed them for a good life.....but now it's good!!
That is awesome! It is better to live below your means and put money into things that matter to you
@@karmasutra4774 we are going to save, we see whats coming in this world. Hopefully money means something.
'Another flaw in the human character is that everybody wants to build and nobody wants to do maintenance'
- Kurt Vonnegut Jr.
I love kurtz Vonnegut. I read him about 50 yrs ago ...I loved the quote " I am committing slow suicide by cigarette "
True, so many old buildings could be repaired and new mechanical. But I see some cities in decay instead of fixing up, that allow neighborhoods to become low income and it just decays. They can redo them as shelters, condos, lofts etc.
@@recyclespinning9839 I liked what you said and I agree .. I see pictures of crimson using old buildings so much in movies from US...and I see piles if garbage in the slums in S africa and my hands get itchy to clean it up .. compost and use the tins to grow plants ....its so sad that people cant work together ... but I also know ,out of touch councils block progress and creative endeavors
@Esther Sparrow in Entrea ,near Somalia they repaired a road by hand after bombing
@Esther Sparrow yup ...the phone can have a mind of it's own sometime...I agree with you about putting problem A with problemB and snap ! No problem ...lack of self worth kills creativity and controllers are afraid of something non traditional ....I liked it in usa that homeless just moved into houses that their council had purchased but not used ...in nz we put homeless into empty motels during lockdown and made sure they were looked after .. everybody happy
"The greatest wealth is to live content with little." -Plato
I read that in a fortune cookie
Big YES to this! Wealth is relatively dependent to our peace of mind, rather than our possessions. Being financially secured and living below our means can be considered a real wealth.
"True freedom lies in surrendering to whatever is ahead." - Quote by Doesn't Matter Whom Because It's Wise and Don't Think Too Much About It
Amor fati ;)
@@Einzelgänger i knew i was on to something thank you
@@Einzelgänger till the very end, brother ;) Thank you for being an inspiration for the small channels, keep up your amazing work!
It can be positive or negative in what you’re surrendering to.
It isn’t all black and white and sounds nice but depending on what it is. It can shape you or break you.
I recently had a real experience where I suddenly was very aware that all the things I have are only being borrowed. Everything is temporary. I've always understood this from a philosophical standpoint, but it weirdly felt VERY real and almost as if I was understanding it for the first time. Not sure how to articulate it other than it was as if all at once, I spontaneously detached from everything, after years and years of paring down.
Nice
The richest man is not he who has the most but he who needs the least.
Thanks 👍👍👍
I have to say "WOW". What you have said it is amazing! 💫
Say that to a poor person.
you can be the richest who need the least, I don't mind being poor and have the most.
@@faraway9137 See, if you are the person who belives s/he needs 30 rolls of toilett-paper, a cart full of cookies and gummy bears, 10 bottles of vine, and 20 packs of cigarrettes, or, you know all you need for one week is just one walk to the grocery and 35 €, who's rich and who's poor??
2020 taught me to let go of a lot in my life. Came into 2021 feeling refreshed. It's legit.
'I thought 2020 would be the year I would get everything I wanted. Instead it became the year that I learned to appreciate all that I had'
Now wait until 2022 and they say ‘It’s lit’ 🔥 in Travis’ voice! Inshallah brotha
@@MM-Iconoclast exactly my thoughts and what happened to me
Same !!! I got rid of every thing last year
@@oneheart19 You are welcome. :-)
A way to live minimalistic is also to not buy things you don't need. Your apartment doesn't have to be an empty hall with one chair and a window, just don't buy useless shit you don't need. You'll save so much money, use it for quality food and whatever your hobbies are
My hobbies are where all the troublesome material possessions lie. Lol and oh well!
Buy second hand garage sales and its fun too
I found I had far more than I need, once I stopped buying more I found I didn't want more but wanted less, letting go of what I don't need gave me a sense of calm and inner peace. I love the simplicity of life that not owning more than one needs brings. 🙏
Exactly... Once you realize that the richest person is not that who has more things, but that who needs the least things to be happy, life becomes a joy instead of a burden... 😊
In Hebrew, there is a saying: "מרבה נכסים, מרבה דאגה". (Pronounced as such: Marbe' nechasim, marbe' de'aga). In direct translation to English: "One who has many assets, has many worries". I thought it's worth a mention in the comment section, to show that these kind of ideas can be found within multiple cultures. And also because someone might find this interesting.
Mo' money, mo' problems!
i love hebrew although i dont understand anything
So basically “mo money mo problems”
@@JoJoRock197 copy cat!
Americans said it best 😂 mo money mo problems
I’ve watched a lot of NDE (Near Death Experience) videos about people who went to heaven, had a life review and then came back to Earth. The one thing they ALL have in common is people said material things don’t matter at all, the only thing that matters are your relationships with people and how you treat them.
Investigating NDE and trying to extrapolate from these experiences is not a logical and won't give you the answers you're looking for. To be clear, I don't have these answers and I can assure you that not because someone experienced delusion associated with NDE that he has them
I started listening to NDE's when i was a truck driver to pass the time... i noticed the same thing.. they came back with a different mindset about their possessions, their relationships and Love... their stories are so interesting...
That makes sense
I 'm not a minimalist, but I think the perfect balance is to only spend money on things you like and not to impress people. Think about where you're buying something solely to impress people, you'd be in a much better place to cut those things out.
For example, I work hard and save money to go travelling, because I want to enrich myself with the experience, not to take glamorous pictures for Instagram. When I'm travelling long distances sometimes I have bought business class plane tickets, but that was only because I'm a big guy and needed to sleep on the plane which would have been better for my health and my circadian rhythm, I did NOT take any pictures of it to try and make anyone jealous.
Nothing wrong with spending money but you need to make sure it's for the right reasons, to enrich the health and enjoyment of you and those you care about. Spending money on things to impress people is a bad idea, trust me I learnt the hard way.
Spending money on things to impress others is something only rich people can do, normal people won't do that because they don't have the money to do so in the first place.
excellent advice and very true
If I can't use it up I don't buy it.
As a minimalist, living a simple and slow life, I find this video excellent. Thumbs up in 100% and with pleasure.
In my limited experience, I've come to realise that Letting Go is also necessary when it comes to interact and connect with people. Often times, our mind, heart and ego build up desires and fantasies to have a certain kind of relationship or exchanges with the people around us. But not everything is in your control.
Having a sense of continued detachment while still carrying out your duties and responsibilities towards them is the best way to live I can think of. And above all, to have no expectations, which is actually very hard to do. But one way various spiritual and religious paths advise us is to be concerned to be only of service towards them. For in only giving, without expecting anything back, we don't easily build up expectations waiting to be unfulfilled.
I agree, keeping only genuine people and be surrounded by people who has nothing but good intentions to you will not only give you peace of mind, but a flow of good things from a product of a good mindset.
I agree 100%. Also, never ever give away your power and autonomy. Being independent, self-reliant, and free is the most important thing in the world. If you let others take power and control over you, if you care too much and are dependent on what other people think of you, you are doomed.
And at the end of the day, you are damned if you do and damned if you don't. But I guess you would be rather damned if you do.
Sounds like I need to let go my job
This is a well thought out reply to the video. Minimalism can be practiced on many levels including emotional and physical etc.
Logical thinking & methodological approach to life naturally support a minimalist lifestyle.
As mentioned, our personal autonomy/ self-determination is perhaps the most important factor in achieving a life lived purposefully/responsibly/effectively.
Well said my friend ✊🏼
I also believe- it's better to have wings than things!
Stuff weighs us, experience lifts us!
From my experience.
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So true. You perfectly put into words what’s on my been in my mind lately
That’s what I’m talking about traveling being able to do things like learn new skill sets like painting or whatever him having free time peace and love and if you have that wow. Traveling around the world would be fun
I am totally into simplifying my life in many aspects in order to create space and time for the things that I enjoy and self discovery. A large part of self discovery is understanding what serves you and what does not and then figuring out why.
Your name looks Balkan. Haven't been in Serbia in many years, but I know Serbia has strong family connection and big families. It's something that makes me happy.
@@Skoopyghost hehe yeah, I am from Serbia :)
@@jovandavidovic1
The name Jovan is also used in the country of Georgia.
I used to get teased a whole lot for what I didn't have. Still don't know why people would want to live in a place covered wall to floor in possessions. I've got a handful of items. And thats all I need.
Same. As a kid I was judged for not having new clothes every year. I was too young to realize we were poor, but my parents did their best and that’s all that matters.
I've always been minimalistic myself and developed a strong character through honest and hard work. I do want to obtain financial freedom though but not out of materialistic reasons. I'm just sick and tired of working my ass off for scraps...
I this is 100% how I feel. I am not a slave to possessions. Im also not so stupid that i dont realize that money buys freedom. I would like to not work anymore. Period. I dont need a big house, cars, newest shit. I simply dont want to HAVE to work anymore
Feel you bro i wanna attain the same
Some one once told me that financial independence is a state of mind, now I begin to understand that I am the resource, yes sometimes I eat cup of noodles, other times money roll in. Money has nothing to do with me. I work, sometimes out of necessity.
The idea that I can just go and help a business owner sell cold soda curbside, or deliver food, etc whatever your skills are, use it, my friend, for your financial freedom.
I just want to own a couple acres of land and live in a cabin. Grow food, small amount of livestock and enough money to get the feds off my ass about property taxes.
@@jessedaughtry4433 I have like these in my village, large land but my villagers want to escape to cities🤦♂️
"Let go" is the only source of peace. Thank you for posting this video. I walked away from job that would definitely destroy my long known good reputation; I walked away by selling a house that was in the wrong location (bad location); I walked away from religion that was wrong for me. In all these and more I always have peace, which is more important to me given the aforementioned situations.
Letting go helped me with people!!!! Not things. Lol I was the other way around but someone something flipped. I need to flip it back. 😂🤣. Divorce will do that.
15 years into minimalist living and I’m still learning, Thank You
Can hardly begin to express how much I loved this video from beginning to end. It was like the feeling one has on a very cold grey winter morning, and the air is so cold that even at 10am your breath is steam. Then all of a sudden the clouds part just a little and the sun pokes through. You can just feel the soft light warm your face and clothing, just a tiny bit. It felt that completely wholesome for me. Just a tiny little ray of sanity, in the midst of everything else I see around me. I've always had inclinations or cravings towards minimalism. I see now I've got some work to do. Thank you.
"When will you realise? The more you take, the less you have."
-Master Oogway
burh master oogway on the high end.
I am so glad that I found this video! I have been asking myself this question a lot for literally months! I admit that when I begin to see what most people see as value it makes me cry sometimes. I I went through an experience that made me favor the life of the minimalist. Unfortunately now I am living out of my van and only working part-time. But I have been able to save a lot of money which will help me purchase land of my own. I feel like I don’t belong in the consumers world. It’s been a lonely journey feeling like I was born in a world I don’t belong in. Not trying to damper the mood! This was an awesome video and I feel it was placed on my path as a sign of hope. 😊
hOW ARE YOU DOING SO FAR! KEEP PUSHING
I've felt the same way my whole life so I'm sure there are more of us out here. Lived in a van for a while too. I want to make my little community out in the middle of nature off grid
take care of self preservation, compliance to others systems of value comes with price and gifts, beaware of pathologicals and clear your path to wholeness by sharing, truth sayers and people of the light must be conscious of the people of lie and darkness, your sharing with this characters its like trying to fill a bucket with a hole, identify and cherish like minded individuals or colectives.
Growing up as a child in a poor family, we saw the children of other families get wonderful toys... Our parents were cruel and selfish and the children came last... Hugs and Love were not given freely but were earned thru pleasing the adult; but taken away at the whim of the adult... many families suffered this reality but Family Secrets keep everyone in the belief they are the only ones who live this way. While less is more for an adult, all children need so little to feel fully satiated which are the bare essentials of food , water, Nurturing, Love and Patience a soft touch and a smile go a long way for a child.
@𝓜 ☼ I put it out there so people don’t feel alone if they had similar experiences. Thank you and my best to you. 💙
Thanks for sharing that, I can relate. Wise words you shared as well. 🤝
I can relate to this! God bless,
I am a minimalist and letting go is true wealth. I downsized and live a simple life. You will have more to eat better food, less debt, and more cash flow because your not worried about material possession. Less is more.
I couldn't agree more with you on this! Living a minimalist lifestyle will help us focus on a more valuable thing and self development rather than on material and unnecessary things.
I agree but I would also add that it's much better to live in a Mansion than in a small pathetic apartment. It's all about frequency. Having a nice top apartment or Mansion is much more likely to raise your frequency and keep you in a good and positive state of mind, rather than living in your mom's basement. Life has a lot of good to offer, so I would advise taking advantage of it instead of rejecting and ignoring it.
Only poor and miserable people complain about status, wealth, and money like they "don't want it". That's a lie, they're just not able, smart, and brave enough to go get it. And that's the honest truth.
@@True38 that’s not true. If that was the case these celebrities and millionaires wouldn’t have low dark frequencies with all they have. High frequency starts within not outside.
@@ToniTruth88 There will always be exceptions to the rule. I'm sure you get my point either way. What we do and where we are, affects us all very much.
Ask anyone who has lived in the ghetto, and has become rich and successful, whether their life is better or worse than it once was...
In essence I agree with your sentiments. I would add though that is easier for some to let go of lots of useless possessions than it is for others. If having less still leaves you with objects that will make life easier for you such as owning a plough and fork for growing food than that is great. Others however don't have the luxury of getting rid of objects because they are already devoid of them to the point where they are destitute. So a fair comment but one that will always be subjective on an individual's or families circumstance. The only other point I would add (and I am not inferring you don't think of this) is I am sure you have others in your life that provide you with emotional security and wellness. I do understand your point though and regarding the vast majority of wealthy countries I absolutely agree with what you are saying.
Minimalism is great! Think about it:
The more you posses things, the more efforts you'll do to maintain them, the more time you'll spend just for taking care of trivial things, and the easier you'll lose track of everything. To simplify, the more you possess, the more troubles you'll have.
By keeping only the essentials in your life, you can shift your focus on the things that truly matter, and you'll be surprised by how much time are available to make the best out of your pasions and goals. That is the definition of freedom that you're looking for.
I produce self development and motivational videos in my channel , I want some honest opinions I am waiting for both positive and negative feedback ,
I agree! We are spending too much trying to maintain a lot of things - not only in the form of money, but we could be spending time as well. Freedom is having a lot of time for yourself and to all that matters.
The simple life is a smart life. Want less, you will suffer less.
Nice thought
I got rid of EVERYTHING, all paperwork and photos, scanned what I needed, most clothes, house, car, tools. I kept one pet rock. Bought a new motorcycle, saddlebags, and tent. If It is not strapped to my motorcycle I do not own it. It is such a freeing feeling rolling aimlessly down the road knowing all I own is right behind me. I love waking up in the morning looking around my tent, or motel room, seeing all my belongings and knowing that in an hour I can be back on the road again, worry free.
"Scrolling endlessly while listening"
- Shun lee
"The hell does this have to do with the price of beer"
- Young Hung Loe
We often learn more from comments than the actual video.
IS human connection really necessary though? I often struggle with this because I feel fulfilled through my connection to myself, with nature and non human animals. I do enjoy and value short interactions and connections with strangers, but most people are too clogged up in their own issues and perceptions that a true, pure long term connection is hard to find and exhausting to pursue. Letting go of that attachment to find like minded humans has freed me even further. I don't dislike humans, I just don't feel like I need deep connections with them anymore.
I have the same experience.
I agree with everything you said.
I am an alien and I have to agree that humans are stupid.
Hi Aliens.
Hi there, introverted person with high intrapersonal intelligence here. I enjoy a very simple life connecting to nature and animals (especially plants) and I have come to realize that I don't need to be "sociable" as it is seen in society but if you find people that have the same mindset you will truly enjoy human company. I feel full once I spend time hiking in nature with friends that believe in the same things. I usually just avoid people that I feel are too "heavy" or with a negative mindset and focus on my goals instead.
I agree 100%...However, you and I are not like most humans...They need human interaction....
We may not realize how amazingly free we really are for that very reason..
I appreciated the recognition that some forms of minimalism are just consumerism disguised. I’ve had to fight against that desire myself.
Like being green! Buy buy buy! 🤦♀️🤦♀️😂🤣
Nothing wrong with buying things to enjoy life. This kind of minimalism is stupid.
I guarantee you these rich people are much happier than extreme minimalists. They don't have to deal with sanitary issues for example.
While watching this video, I realized that what drives me to overwork is not material, but rather the anticipation of meeting basic needs in the U.S. when I'm older/retired. Working requires more consumption - transportation, presentable clothing, etc. When I took a year off of work, I consumed very little.
I’m pretty calm and relaxed. I’m sitting back on a Friday evening watching this and realizing I’m already doing this without thinking it has a name or an explanation. Nice video.
You're a natural... ! 👌
I think the greatest discovery I had during the quarantine is learning more about inner peace and discovering that this kind of channel exist
AMEN!
I don't know if you read all the comments.
But your channel is one of my favorite places on the internet.
The world really needs to hear the philosophies you shed light on.
Thank you very much for what you do.
its true.
Rich people are never satisfied,
The wealthiest person in my community lies and annoys others in the community to get their way and it never ends.
Middle income people find pleasure and satisfaction in simple things, growing fruits and vegetables in their garden, going around tending to stray cats, riding a bicycle even just being nice to a neighbor. It costs nothing to be nice.
"I write things in Quotes, because simply it makes me sound intelligent" - Ross Perot
Good one
Dadong rerot
"I quote others in order to better express myself." --Lord Montague
Sometimes i get hopeless about our generation, but people like you keep inspiring and amazing me with such good content you create. Thank you for sharing this with the world.
Really powerful message. Lately I've been in the mindset of pursuing achievements and trying to make my life 'better'. I think I've really needed to take a step back and appreciate the friends and family I have. Great video!
True wealth indeed is priceless. Aside from having a good financial investment, having a lot of good-spirited people surrounding you are both what makes us truly rich.
"I am convinced, both by faith and experience, that to maintain one's self on this Earth is not a hardship but a pastime, if we live simply and wisely..." - Henry David Thoreau
Love this!
It's not just about the mental state of freedom anymore. Being a minimalist can help you with your health too, as the less we possess means the less maintenance and physical effort you are required to do for your possessions. It's makes cleaning so much easier and less exhaustive when you don't have or can't afford someone to do it in your stead.
It's what they say, right? Less is more. Are you a minimalist yourself?
I think that might be the most thorough and straight to the point presentation on minimalism I've ever seen.
This is one of my favorite videos of yours. Unfortunately today we need a lot of money only to cover the basic needs, eating simple things and living in a small space
Yeah...its so lame, even IF I wanted to it still costs around $2k a month. Where I am just for bare bones minimal basic needs. Forcing you to have a TON of possessions even if scaled back. In order to just survive, and maintain you're meatbag of a physical form.
@@user-gz4ve8mw9l get creative. Rent a room in someone's house near stores, parks, work, etc.. get a bike and only rent a car/jeep for special weekends in the country. Eat less meat and more greens. I'd say this lifestyle would be healthier for you and cost less than 1k a month. Get outside the box.
Even to purchase a smart device like a smartphone or tablet and buy expensive internet data to watch good videos as this
I started and it's amazing how much stress and anxiety leaves along with tons of unneeded material things. Getting happy and healthy by the day.
I am just beginning to toss and clear out. I'm old and don't want anybody to have to go through my stuff when I leave The Earth.
Am really looking forward to the good feelings I know will come with this clearing out process. Happy for you ❤
Possesions are burdens, I've always felt this way. Physically and mentally our happiness is sabotaged by excesses. Acquisition occupies our minds, maintenance and protection of "valuables" creates stress. I prefer to live in freedom with the satisfaction i feel from giving away a good portion of my monthly income to good causes. Sharing results in an abundance of the peace of mind others seek in possesions. It is a viscious trap that humans set which always results in a prison of unhappiness. A great message. Thank you.
Give to good causes?!!??! 😂🤣😂
The fatneck ceo's of your good causes thank you for enabling them to live wealthy in big houses with cars, etc.
😂
Hey Joe M, pick up yer MAGA hat and try storming the castle one more time. Lol
I needed to hear this. I’ve been considering quitting my job for several years now for simpler employment.. I have a lot of responsibilities and stress in this job. Recently had an injury that is going to force me to quit now but it’s going to require living off of 1/2 the income I make now. I’m looking forward to a simpler life but also a bit scared
go for it
I'm sure you've already made the decision :)
My past job, among other things, has led to a severe depression many years ago. After recovery I went back to do the same work, against my better judgment. A few years later, another depression. Now I live on a very minimal income. But I am more satisfied with life than ever before.
I know how you feel. I'm scared too. Jumping is the hard part.
I once met a man who lived on an Australian cattle station. He had given up a high paying job at some sort of insurance company or bank so that he could live a simpler and more natural life. Granted, he probably had some money in the bank - but if so, he didn't use it to live his life any more, he just lived simply and naturally.
@@Alexdelarge1975 thanks for your story. I know if I don’t make the change this job is going to put me in an early grave .. stress and depression have been part of my life for too many years now, I haven’t made the change yet because I’ve been raising my 3 kids on my own for the last 6 years but now I have the option
Thank you for sharing your message. I think of a quote from “Walden” that Thoreau said roughly “In my cabin I had three chairs, one for solitude,another for companionship and a third chair for society.” And that quote has been one of the most important ones for over the years. It has been one that has inspired me towards living simply.
I was having tough times and then I watched this video. It is one of the best videos I have ever watched.
Other channels here in TH-camLand to help in "tough times" are:
WAYNE DYER
MICHAEL MIRDAD
ECKHART TOLLE ❤
I watch this channel when I get upset and frustrated to find my calm again.
It's so sad how much we identify with our possessions and circumstances. It leads us to search for meaning and fulfilment through them, when in reality, those things can only be found internally.
The problem is with identity and sense of existence
@@ananamu2248 what do you mean by that?
@@TakeBackYourMind997 I study the Tao amongst other things ....order and chaos ....the answer is not either one or the other....it is in a balance .....and between balance and imbalance is dance ....may you find a beautiful dance ....all of you
@@ananamu2248 thanks for the insight:) I hope you find your dance too.
@@TakeBackYourMind997 💜💃found it! Nice chatting ...keep safe
A person is wealthy in direct relation to what they can afford to live without.
after a boring weekend, came back to watch this video ... now grateful for the time and friends and places here ... loving the moment
"Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not. Remember, that what you now have is among the things you had hoped for."
I needed this at this moment thank-you 🥰
Ah yes,.. this statement hits me hard... good one
I agree. Living realistically below your means is always better than living in distress owning material things you desire to have.
-Epictetus
Cant thank this channel enough for bringing the sanity to the lives of many.
AMEN!
Showing a minimalist film whilst displaying items in their on-line shop
Says it all.
Uncle Ben formed my life philosophy with his wise saying
"With great power comes great responsibilities" so no power= no responsibility
Correct. But no power means no decisions. No decisions mean that others make choices for you, and, in an evil world full of people with their own wants and desires, the decisions made for you often benefit them and hurt you. Instead, Embrace responsibility, but don’t take on more than necessary. Understand that every decision and object you take on has a consequence, but accept it for the things that you want. The video is about controlling those wants. That’s the freedom.
"Possessions make you rich? I don't have that type of riches, my riches is life, forever."
-Bob Marley
I produce self development and motivational videos in my channel , I want some honest opinions I am waiting for both positive and negative feedback ,
He was worth like 60 million dollars when he died. Neat quote. But the guy was a bit of a tool for that quote
@@TheTiltedOne what do you mean by "a bit of a tool?"
@@TheTiltedOne because that wasn't what rich meant for him.
Money can’t buy life, Bob Marley, just before he died of cancer.
I decided to be a minimalist a year ago , at first it was hard but once I started to put it in practice I felt a relieved as if I had taken a weight of my shoulder !
Well consumerism is not always about trying to impress others or to have “more stuff.” Sometimes it’s honestly driven by boredom and wanting to feel fulfilled in some way. Of course I agree with what this video has to say and think that living minimally is a great idea, but I also believe people feel an inner emptiness that they think can be filled by buying things. How do we fix that?
True
I used to have that problem, remind yourself buying things does not full that emptiness. Find out what is causing that emptiness and deal with that instead. For me instead of buying things, I do something I enjoy, like watching a vid like this one or do some reading, go for a ride or run, gardening or read up on permaculture.
lack of purpose.
Without God everything is meaningless. That’s the way I see it.
Self love and self worth. When we truly embody the idea that we are enough, we no longer feel the need to validate our self worth through possessions. Practise the mantra 'I am enough' throughout your day. Its honestly life changing.
I've been a minimalist since I moved out of my parents home. One of the many things I have come to terms with is that most of the I don't care about getting physical gifts (unless it's something I truly needed), I would much rather spend time with the people I love. That's a better gift, giving me your time
Simplicity✨
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Marcus aurelius
It has always perplexed me to see people owning perfectly functioning gadgets (like mobile phones, cars, ...) burn with desire to obtain some newer model or version not much different than what they already have!
Thank you, dear Einzelganger! This video feels like a salve, much needed at this time. Sending you (and everyone watching this video!) much love ❤️
"Do you ask what is the proper limit to wealth? It is, first, to have what is necessary, and, second, to have what is enough."
~ Letter II, Seneca.