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Lol daily walks you ain't got time for daily walks I know I have a huge garden and bunch of chickens and a little over 4 acres to take care of I'm always having to do something I never have any free time like maybe once a week I work more hours now and longer days now than I did when I worked in the city of St Louis
Man I just wanna live in a cottage in the country side. Have a nice garden, grow my own food, wake at 6:30 have a coffee and just look at the mountains. Tired of being trapped in the rat race.
I was just thinking about this yesterday, I have small cabin in the woods and was always thinking about moving there once I'm more financially free. Amazing video !
The system will never keep you financially free if you just live regularly you need to make changes ,cut down on expenses and maybe invest or do some extra work aa soon as your debts are paid off move into the woods
Folks must realize that simple does NOT mean easy. This is a very physical life, growing food, raising chickens, cutting wood for the wood stove to keep warm. Thinking simple means easy is a romantic idea not based in reality. There is beauty in homesteading, but it is not for the faint of heart. When you get older, or injured or have health issues creep up on you, simple becomes not so simple. We are in our 60's, my husband a disabled Air Force veteran and have lived on our mountain property for almost 19 years, but it is a daily struggle to grow our gardens and do daily tending of the land and the flocks. I would not want to be anywhere else. I have lost my tolerance for people and artificial noise. The country has gone very soft and often the dream is much more difficult than folks imagine. ~Cynthia
This is very true. So, we opted to do a less-advanced level of 'simple.' We moved to Puerto Rico. We very, very seldom run our a/c which lowers our electric bill. My entertainment has gone from 'ladies who lunch', shopping, movies, theatre, travel, to walks on the beach, reading, writing, visiting with friends, board games, cutting fresh flowers, and playing the ukelele. I don't even have a car. I do have a golf cart if I need to get somewhere that's a little far to walk. I make more things from scratch and eat fresher food. It's not the same as homesteading by any means, but I think for people who think they really want to shut down and be simple, there are more advanced ways of doing so.
@@thestews4273 i didn’t see bitterness in her at all. I have lived her life. It’s wonderful but too many people think it’s easy and romantic. She’s just giving them a dose of reality
@@thestews4273 since when is it a crime or seen as bitter for someone to give another perspective. It could be said that YOU want to try it and her perspective has scared you.
Thanks for sharing that. I've never considered this type of living easy. It even looks hard, upkeep is constant and necessary. There's so much goodness in it when you are physically able. But modern living has spoiled most of us and we would feel absolutely miserable without some of the appliances and modernized, technological tools that most of us are relying on with grid capabilities
For tens of thousands of years, humans lived a “simple life” where we sustained our lives and our families with our bare hands and hard work. Along comes the industrial revolution and in the blink of an eye, we stopped working with nature and began fighting her for superiority. In less than 100 years, a people that lived unchanged for eons became exposed and engrossed in a new modern industrial life that our brains were not easily adaptable to. We weren’t designed for modern life. We live it because it’s the norm but in the large picture, we’ve only lived this way for a moment. Now we have everything we need and want yet we’re depressed and killing ourselves in startling numbers. This guy has it all figured out. You can sleep at night because you’re tired from working hard. Bones, muscles, and joints are healthy because they’re use and maintained. It’s a blessed life with nothing but what you make yourself. Awesome!
Kevin 080592 For sure. We sure love our creature comforts! That transition to full time simple living would take some serious adjustment! I think that’s why we go camping...just to get a taste 😁
I gotta say, surely there are good things that came from the industrial revolution. I'm grateful for disposable diapers and wipes! Even our host on the video knew better than to try and did his pond/dam with a shovel.
I'm 16, I live in the countryside in the south of France (originally from England, been here only three years) but we live as off grid here as possible, enough to know how much hard work it is to live a simple life! I'm homeschooled, my parents and I don't believe in the school system, I don't want to be part of it. I have no interest at all in studying for college, going to university, getting this degree and taking that exam bla bla bla. It's nonsense, so absolutely unnecessary. If you think that's what being human, being lucky enough to experience a life on this beautiful planet is all about, then you need to unplug and unprogram yourself from the years of brainwashing, social conditioning and manipulation. That's not what life is about, spending so many years of your life depressed, stressed, unhappy within yourself always looking outside of yourself for happiness instead of within, but you don't get taught that in school do you. You see, society makes us believe we should be obsessed with work, always wanting more. I'm part of that crazy collective who will tell you to obsess over self awareness, mental health, deep connections, love and sustained happiness. Which you will never get working yourself through the ground your whole life being a slave to the government. You waste so much of your time learning about shit that doesn't even benefit you in your later life, then before you know it life's over. I don't care about being rich, living in a big house, having better material shite than everyone else, what a sad and pathetic mindset to have. I want to have a little wood cabin somewhere near a beach with my animals, where I grow my own food, make my own products, appreciating nature, this wonderful world, simply just living and making the most out of every second of it. This is what life's about
The same goes with me..... I also want to live a life full of happiness and satisfaction... Don't wanna be rich or in a high position according to the society..... Just want to live with my own self 😊 Your comment motivated me a lot.... Thanks ♥️
It is very inspiring to see I am not alone in my beliefs and there are other people my age who think alike. I hope we may cross paths one day! Best wishes to you
I used to watch videos like these for years until I finally did it and moved to the woods. Now I'm living my dream life around nature. Not missing the big city life at all... Well maybe the food delivery 24/7 lol
@@missionmbbs5321 It might depend on your age, or where you at in life, but 'the girl' is not essential. I have lived in the middle of nowhere for 6 years without a girl, and I plan to go even further off grid and isolate myself even further. Maybe later, once my idyllic life is established, then I will think about sharing it. As for dating apps, tried it, and to be honest, those that are actually real people, seem to need all the modern comforts that living with nature does not necessarily offer.... unfortunately.
@@glenstanford2737 i got ur point , thnk u . but i was jst saying girls and dating apps because the guy who wrote this cmmnt is by the name quagmire which is a character in the show family guy . he cnt live without girls and sex . so it was a joke 😂😂
I grew up in rural India and own a coffee plantation in Coorg. In my youth I remember having a very self sufficient lifestyle. We had paddy, chicken, eggs, butter, curds, milk was always in stock as we had cows. The dung was used to manure the soil for fresh vegetables. Later industrialization changed everything. IT boom swept over and even I moved to Bangalore to become an IT infrastructure manager. I hardly had time with my family. This changed when one day I realized what I missed and threw spanner in the works, quit and came back to the life I love. It's a humongous task rebuilding the cycle. But at least I'm at peace with myself.
Srinath Jayarajan Good on you brother.......it is way more satisfaction to watch vegetables flourish than plan projects and stress till almost in the grave!
This is my dream, To live somewhere like this,simple,happy,enjoyable life. My friends keep saying I'm weird and crazy 'cause my dreams and goals doesn't go a normal man's way. Thanks Kalle for assuring me that it can be achieved,you're my inspiration from now on.Lots of love all the way from Kenya,Africa.
Hey im thinking of getting to this kind of lifestyle too. But I don't have any friend or companion with similar interests if you want,then maybe I can join you(and ur friends too, if they are joining you). Also anybody who sees this comment and want someone to adopt this lifestyle with. I'm all for it thanks a lot :)
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I tried to live this life this summer because of covid-19. I went to my house in a small village far from big cities and it was amazing! Fortunately I had an ability to work remotely. There were so many interesting things around - big owls, hedgehogs and unknown birds on my plot. I repaired old kerosene lamp and used it despite the fact that I have electricity there) I think it was the best summer for the last several years! Greetings from Russia! Your style is very close to us.
@@jasperrafols750 well, I spent almost all autumn here and then several weeks in December. Now I'm here with my girlfriend celebrating the New Year and Christmas. We have quite long holidays here in Russia, for 10 days. So, now it looks as if spend more time here than in Moscow)) Even in winter)
Jag håller inte med det minsta... det handlar endast om att man inte vill bo så. Jag har två sommarstugor utan el och vatten, skönt som fan att åka dit och elda och mysa. Men skönt att komma tillbaka till el och vatten sen också... :)
@@Major_Rain Fastnar i städer? Nej det är ett val att "fastna". En stuga utan el och kommunalt vatten ute på landet är löjligt billigt, jag vet för jag har två.
@@ronniepersson8003 sant ... men min poäng är att vissa människor är låsta i sina länder (som knappt har stora landskap) och inte har pengar för en resa till landsbygden. Fattigdom kan ibland häva dig från denna valfrihet beroende på var du föddes (att gå ut i vildmarken och bo där).
I love your positive and gentle vibe, your work ethic and the way you walk so lightly on the earth. I wish more people would adopt this lifestyle. Your videos are so relaxing (for us while you run around working :) Please continue. Now I will binge watch as I just discovered your vlog. Thank you!
My husband works his butt of trying to give me all the things he thinks I need, god bless him. However I could live in a van with him and be happy. Would love the simple life.
Haha, maybe ask for that van next time then? 😉 I don't know if you have seen it yet, but I just uploaded a new video, I hope you will like that one too 😊
I live in Los Angeles and only being 18 I see how sad it is that my Whole entire friends and family just do the work cycle. I plan to move out one day to a calmer place and work online :)
@@Amz11_13 Set goals for yourself and stop wasting time. I mean, I'm not really sure how scything for hours would make you feel not wasting time. Also I plan me time just doing nothing or meditate to give my mind rest :)
@@Word187 I love the idea of setting time to do nothing or meditate. I think my issue is that I go a 1000 miles a minute until I feel burnt out and then I waste weeks by doing nothing. I love the idea of setting time aside in my schedule to rest. Thank you 😊
You can tell just by listening to his voice that he is really digging this simple and exciting life closer to the nature all the time. And he is very honest about his feelings.💯👍
The Qur'an is a miraculous word in its language, meanings and stories In it is healing and mercy for those who believe The Creator revealed it as a distinction between truth and falsehood Indicating what was before him from the messengers and prophets and from the beginning of the creation of the heavens, the earth and humans The Prophet to whom the Qur’an was revealed is an illiterate human being. He does not write or read, but he came with words that are an eternal miracle. They did not call to worship himself, but rather to worship the Creator. of you my Brother's and sister's, me ,and Moses , Jesus ,Mohamed. Peace be Upon them . Allah said in the Quaran قُلْ هُوَ اللَّهُ أَحَدٌ 1Say, "He is Allah, [who is] One ,اللَّهُ الصَّمَدُ 2Allah, the Eternal Refuge. لَمْ يَلِدْ وَلَمْ يُولَدْ 3He neither begets nor is born ,وَلَمْ يَكُنْ لَهُ كُفُوًا أَحَدٌ 4Nor is there to Him any equivalent." No sane person will disagree with me. I was a drop, then a human being. Then you die even though your organs are intact. Guess how is that all? I found the answer in a ........ You might be suspicious of this big knowledge it is The Islam tells you that it is the truth He addresses the wise and forbids immorality And the Saves the five purposes of human life . 1 (selfs). . 2 (mind). . 3 (family honour) . 4 ) .،💰💰 (5) Religion . Do not judge by the media saying , but look and read about who brought it: "Muhammad". S A W Messenger of God Thenks We believe in Jesus Christ But We don't Believe that he is God Because The God is perfect he did not deid and didn't want to sleep And one and individuell In the Islam There is nothing like him So Believe in him And don't let some habit stop you Because it is a fading lust and a trivial whim These things do not prevent us from Entering Heaven O Most Merciful, O Lord of the Worlds Make us firm on your religion 🤲🏻🤲🏼🤲🏽🤲🏾🤲🏿 I don't said something wrong I show to you the path of your creator Allah said:" مَّا عَلَى ٱلرَّسُولِ إِلَّا ٱلْبَلَـٰغُ ۗ وَٱللَّهُ يَعْلَمُ مَا تُبْدُونَ وَمَا تَكْتُمُونَ ٩٩ The Messenger’s duty is only to deliver ˹the message˺. And Allah ˹fully˺ knows what you reveal and what you conceal.
I’ve bought 5 acres in northern Canada, cleared a space to build and live and I’m pursuing this exactly. Definitely capturing the process and making a TH-cam channel. I’m so excited. I can’t wait to get started
@@homeboy so far so good… I have to wait for the winter to come and go and this spring I’ll really start doing some work. Thanks for checking in. Feel free to subscribe on my channel because I’m not creating now but I’m going to absolutely give it a go.
I just want a small house at some very distant , quiet, less crowded place, a village or a small town . Living with many dogs and cats and with the person I love. ❤️
As a college student who worries about everything, it's hard to ever sit still. I dream of a life where we all live less stressful and demanding lives. Where we can live life without restrictions and live it fully and freely. To just enjoy life without stress, worry, and overthinking, that is my wish for all :) Thank you for reminding me of the beauty in this world, Sweden is beautiful!!! May anyone reading this have an amazing and wonderful day!!!! Greetings from California 💕🤗💕🤗💕🤗
It is mindsets and heartsets such as yours that should be encouraged by mainstream media and adopted as goals for the politicians and other influencers. Against all odds we need to aspire for the beauty and peacefulness of simplicity and especially so with our younger generation. I live in Tanzania East Africa, where 10 years ago life was extremely simple and peaceful, but as we get more exposed to the consumerism lifestyle of more developed nations we set that as the goal or measure of true development while it is the complete opposite. It really saddens me to see this happen, and i hope i can play a role in shifting this mindset back to its rightful place
12:00 thank you so much for being honest about how it's such a struggle to not be productive because it makes you feel unimportant. that's something I struggle with too at times.
I’m old enough to remember my grandparents that lived 98% off the land cause that was all they had known.. Living really off the grid now, is just as difficult. Nowadays it could be seen as trendy, like tiny house living.. But both of those life styles have come around as being smart consumers or being kinder to yourself & the planet, while living a dream.. My grandparents were living the dream but didn’t know it.. They had the best butter & cream, bacon & ham, fresh or canned vegetables, along with the most beautiful flowers. They worked hard everyday to have those wonderful things and it did get extremely difficult to produce those things as they grew older.. They were always very happy with their simple life..
It's a dream of mine to live like this. I have always had a connection with nature and loved the idea of isolating myself away where life is repetitive and full of stress.
2 years??? 😲😲😲😲lucky you all the best Iam planing for a Permaculture retirement(buy land in country side and do organic agriculture just enough to live on the yield) in 10 to 15 years BTW iam 23 How old are you to retire in such short time?
I’m 13 and I struggle with the empowered feelings I have towards the nature and off the grid living. You are so very fortunate! My aging process sometimes feels too slow as I’m excited to grow up and get out into the world. Thanks for inspiring me to be grateful for what I have at the time being, though I hope to move from the U.S to Norway or Sweden in the future!
M8 I'm 23 now just graduated. When I was 15 or 16 years old I've also dreamt of lifestyle like this but it takes time, preparation, money etc. I felt like I always had years on top of years to prepare but now I must earn money for myself and I don't have so much time anymore to better my skills, education etc. So if you want Norway start learning Norwegian full speed right now right today. Those years will pass by and depending on what you were doing g you'll be a different person. I wasted some time boss, don't do my mistake and work harder.
Norway or Sweden your best options I acctually really hope you have your dream life but the USA is 😬 people here are very uneducated and to have a life like this I wouldn’t be surprised if the government made it way less simple than it would be in Norway or Sweden
Everyone says you have to prepare. While I agree to an extent, you could easily spend the rest of your life "preparing". Sometimes you just gotta take that plunge and let things work themselves out. I had the dream but didn't have the courage. That's why I am 39 years old, live in my hometown, still in the house I graduated highschool from. I feel like now, though I really want to in my heart, I have too much holding me back. Especially my children's futures and their lives as well. It became not just about my dream anymore and I got stuck in the wheel. So while I advise not to be entirely impulsive, I say that if you have a dream, don't set it aside and wait for the time to be right. Work hard to get yourself there. Just my experience.
So glad to hear others who are young and have a dream like this. Much respect to all of you! Having a mindset like this is so clean and pure, this is exactly how we should be spending our life. I'm 17 in Canada and in the future I'm going to get a Jeep and DEFINETELY live a simple life like this.
I went a couple days and stayed at my grandparents house in the mountains. The first day I started cleaning the garden and I wanted that moment to last forever ❤️. I felt no stress at all, I was present in that moment ❤️
while in Asia people tend to love living in the big and modern city, and take nature for granted. You showed the world that life is very simple and what does minimalism really mean
It seems to me that what really happens when you choose a "simpler" life is choosing to forgo many of our modern technologies that make nearly everything *so convenient* that it doesn't take anywhere near as much work to LIVE anymore. And that's one of the things we NEED to find meaning! Living this kind of off-grid life means you do nearly everything yourself, and it takes more time and sweat to do it -- from cutting the grass to getting food to keeping warm to having clean water. But I believe that humans are healthiest, happiest, and at our most centered when we do manual work that coordinates our bodies and our minds, toward making life better for ourselves and others. And "better" doesn't always mean ultra-fast, ultra-convenient, and ultra-cheap, because that's not what *fulfills* us. And I see this to be true from the *glow* in your eyes, Kalle. You look ALIVE, and VIBRANT, and I think that is *because* you have land and a home to cultivate and work, and not have everything handed to you on a silver plate (or in an overnight-shipped amazon box lol).
This comment 🙏❤️it really hit me when he mentioned saving all this time which we then waste doing nothing much at all. Totally agree we should be working directly to improve our lives and immediate surroundings, not a profit line on a managers spreadsheet somewhere
Your energy is so bright, kind and genuine. I just found your channel and am in LOVE with your videos. I also decided to follow a simple life after leaving my fast life in NYC and moving to a small French village. I now live with less in the mountains of Corsica, and it was one of the best decisions I ever made. Despite giving up a lot (friends, family, career, city comforts) I have never been happier or more fulfilled. Living a joyful life is definitely in needing and wanting less and appreciating the small delights 💕🤗
Hey SImple Joys--I hear ya on upping sticks and moving to a simpler life. i think on some level, most of humanity is sick and tired of the rat race and would give their eyeteeth to trade for a less complicated lifestyle. That said, you still need to pay rent or mortgage and keep the lights on and food on the table. How do you do that and not work like a dog? How can one afford that life without some type of income? Not all of us made a killing in the stock market nor has mutual funds to cash out...best of luck in Corsica!!
I've lived in the woods for about 3.5 months. Sometimes I was down but sometimes I really enjoyed the activities for comfort such as gathering firewood and breaking it up for use and watching the fire. At that time I didn't feel like I had much of a choice but I would like to try again, this time with more options and resorces
I use a push mower to mow my lawn people think I'm crazy but I do most everything by hand even hand cultivating and tilling the garden but people don't see the beauty in it anymore
I bet this man is fulfilled with his life, I bet this man has a solid connection to his significant other, I bet this man has the capacity to slow down and live in the moment. Technology carries great value but also comes at a great expense. Thank you for sharing your experience, it sparks creativity and the focus on things that matter.
@@johnyjsl9219 I agree to some extent. I believe human cannot be fulfilled but despite all of that, if he is contented with this type of life then he can survive and be happy.
@@KalleFlodin How? Is it even possible without money? If I'm a homeless guy who would like to live in a small cabin in the middle of a forest, what can I do? I think money is necessary. So not everyone can live that way. That's unfair, but life is unfair.
@@Nicolas_0456 back in 2016 after a rough point in my life I just went into the woods with some basic equipment and me myself and I. It was hard, and sometimes miserable but it was the best experience of my life. I used an axe to collect firewood and to build my "hut". I trapped, fished, hunted, foraged (made an occasional trip back to civilization to get food stuffs when my diet would start to lack. ) I stayed out there for about 4 months, 2 of them in the winter. It was hard yes, but it was so SO fulfilling. I didn't go to build up but rather to find myself, however if I had just kept settling in I could have seen myself staying indefinitely. It's not the money, it's the mindset. It's possible, GO GET IT. :)
@@neonblack6 Hello! Thank you for your comment! I really like it. But it would be absolutely impossible for me to live that way in my country. I live in France. I'd like to live somewhere in the woods permanently but I cannot do that. If I want to do that, I have to buy a plot of land. I have to be the owner. But that's not something a poor guy can do. Or I'll have to go in a country where the law allows me to live somewhere in the woods without being the owner...
@@Nicolas_0456 oof, yeah that's no good. I apologize, I hear many people in the US complain about this without realizing its totally possible. In Europe however I understand that is completely different. I am so sorry you are in that situation, but I will pray that you get an opportunity in the future!!!
This is how life should be lived! This is the first video I have watched of yours and I'm hooked. My husband and I have this in the works for us. Simplicity is key
im 14 gonna start to workout eat healthy study hard so i can afford an lifestyle like this i don’t want to work more than half of my life for the government
Save yourself some cryptocurrency for when you're older. I don't know what you think working out and studying will get you, but you're better off working as a farmhand and joining 4H and scouts.
@@-whackd This is a joke right? Working out will keep you strong and healthy in ways being a farmhand won't. I've worked on a farm for 10+ years and it's very, very physically demanding but working out does things the job won't. And studying? If you think studying won't get you anywhere I don't know what to say.
We all would be happier living like this/close to this I think. Im finding out more and more each day , iI feel" awakened. " People say to me," Oh why do you want to chop your own wood, make your own jelly, why pick blueberries for hours, etc.. When you can Just go to the store and buy some? You will save time" . Well.... I dont want" that time" to be honest. What would I do? Watch tv, surf on the net?our precious time? I feel something extremely fullfilling when I have done all that my self. It Feels like finding gold. It Feels like im suppose to do all those things. I go to bed at night an pat myself on the back for a good day work. Smiling, feeling good ☀️ (pardon my perfect english🤭)
I'm a forest person. Basically, I deeply love the green life in nature and everything "relaxation" it can give. From start to end idk but I cried so much watching this. Maybe bc I saw someone living a peaceful beautiful life appreciating the simplicity of real peace. Trees can live a hundred years but human rarely has that kind of gift. YT algorithm and my star alignment somewhat telling me that I am in a good track. It's already 3:03am. One happy viewer here.
So many people loose site of the fact that the "simple life" is not an easy life. However, very rewarding. In the course of living the simple life you will discover yourself as well as many other truths.
Your life looks enviable indeed. I grew up in rural America and, though I am only 1 mile from a large farm, still live in town. I miss having my own garden, the quiet and calm that goes with rural living, and the wonderful neighbors you have (even if they are miles away). Thank you for you videos
I'm so glad TH-cam recommendations have gotten sooo damnn good. Just landed on this video and wow...such a peaceful life. Looking forward to seeing more of these.🎉👍
Your beautiful decision made me cry a lot. I don't know if it's because of the system I have to live in now, or because I finally found a life goal. I always felt like I'm craving something and didn't know what it is. Now I know. All I need is to go to the simple life. Close to nature and far away from the stressful life. Thank you for giving me an opportunity to discover the meaning of happiness. Maybe it looks hard, but It's a way better than stress in a city.
Just want to say I have been watching your videos for a few days now and they are very inspiring. I have been looking to take the leap of leaving my 9-5 and can honestly say your videos are helping me decide to take the leap. Much love from New Zealand 🇳🇿 ❤
Kalle, you are such a beautiful soul. I'm new to your channel but have watched every video. You are so talented and you share such a peacefulness and simple joy in your videos. Exactly what we ( the world ) needs now. Thank you for giving us this joy and serenity. And can I say, I just love Tuss!! What a wonderful dog and companion. You are living the dream. Blessings to you three. With gratitude, from New Jersey, USA. 🙏
3 months ago my husband and I left our city apartment and moved to the middle of nowhere in the semi desert of South Africa. We’ve started living the country lifestyle and are starting to film and share our adventures too while building our online businesses. As long as you have internet connection, it’s possible to live a more connected life out in the middle of nowhere. Your work is very inspiring and I hope to get my country adventure videos to the same level as yours.
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Before slow living was a thing, I thought I was just weird. Especially when I was a teen. Nowdays I actively seek ways to slow down every day and enjoy my time on earth. I even film slow living vlogs now. The most important thing is to have the intention to slow down. Everything else will come. Just don't expect change to come overnight. Take your time and adapt to a new lifestyle and see what works for you or not. Take care everyone ❤️ great video! Thanks for sharing
I just watched you for the first time and wanted you to know how inspiring you are. I very much enjoyed taking a tour of all your buildings and getting a glimpse of your lifestyle. You are definitely living the good life!
I accually have a really responsible job.. Sometimes I'm longing to a simple lifestyle. So it's very interesting to see. I would love to see a video that explains how you finance and build this kind of home:)
8:23 I know it’s been 2 years since you put this video out, but just in case no one told you yet, the second tool is called a “scythe” in English. Thank you for sharing the Swedish word for it!
I grew up in California but I’m from Mexico and I’m blessed and grateful to finally return back to my own country and that’s my goal to live a simple life sorrounded by nature and work on my own little piece of land than in an office. Your place is beautiful inspired me more!
The thing is that we acutally save time with new machines. But instead of using the extra time for relaxing we try to put more tasks in there. This is a never ending loop and part of why we are so depressed nowadays
The Simple Life. It is possible. I have been doing it for over 7 years, coming up on 8 years. This is how we were meant to live! Have a NEED and WANT list. Prioritize the need list. Buy nothing from the want list.
My roommate and I laughed out loud when you joked about writing poetry and then you laughed. Haha! My roommate is 89 and won't be traveling anymore so this was a great treat to travel to Sweden. Thank you.
A friend of mine lives in a forest cabin, and she uses the pinecones in her fire and wood stove - she collects them first, and then cuts the grass - so she wont have to stop every 2 meters + gets more fire material
I think to buy a land then plant a fruit berring tress so that after u get retired u will not wait harvest. I think ur partner wants a modern Life .so why not to buy in advance.. have a nice day
In English it's called a Scythe; I use one all the time to cut the grass at the house in France, very good exercise. By the way the dog looks really healthy for a young, energetic dog with constant access to the real outdoors. Looks incredibly happy.
@@adrunkcloud6180 Young energetic Huskies are often that way..It's not neglect or lack of food, it"s high energy and lots of room to run. In the city they tend to run more to overweight. It's the misery!
For the past 14 years we have been living the simple life in a ninety year old cabin (that had no closets) completely hidden from view right in a historical southern city. It is very quiet and peaceful here. We've lived in large houses but this is our favorite. Our whole yard is an organic garden. The cabin is 467 square feet. We've dealt with raccoons, rats, possums, woodland roaches, mice, and other nasties over the years. Wildlife abounds just outside the front door, which was apparently designed for a Hobbit. We don't have a stove, only a couple of hot plates. We have had green houses but now use tunnels over raised beds in the winter. We used to pick greens from under the snow. I sprout and ferment and bake bread and cook everything from scratch but more and more we eat raw. We categorically aren't missing anything in life. I am a portrait artist, photographer, musician, writer, blogger, I sew and design clothes, we read books aloud, have a good library and study a lot. No TV at all. We built a rocket stove for the patio, which was completely buried and had to be dug up and expanded after we moved in. The whole cabin was covered with vines and the yard was full of volunteer trees. It took a long time to make the place beautiful and create 14 Mittleider garden beds. No one ever bothers us because we are hidden behind a distant remote gate. It is a wonderful place for the grandkids to come and escape the world. I teach them art and herbs and soap making and other stuff. I hand wash a lot of clothes so we visit the laundromat about once every 6 weeks. We are close to 2 walking tracks, grocery stores, a gym, a library, and our church is 12 minutes away. We go to bed at 7pm and get up at 3am. We leave for a walk between 4:30 and 5:30am, do private devotions, and exercise between 3 and 7am. All our activities center around home or the nearby James River or an enormous nearby park. Since my husband doesn't run marathons any more, we don't invest in travel, vacations, sports, or eating out! We do invest in our grandkids, who are, of course, the most amazing people on earth. Take it from an 80 year old, the simple life can be lived in town or country if you just use your noodle.
I'm so impressed with all you have done . I will share your videos with my Facebook friends . My son needs to see your videos . Your lifestyle is exactly what he should be enjoying. Jimmy was a long distance runner and won ribbons and medals when he was in school. One night on their way home from a near by village he and 2 of his teenage friends rolled the truck that they were travelling in. The driver was left with head injuries but is doing alright today, the other boy, Danny was not seriously injured but my son seriously injured his knee. His dream of becoming a professional baseball player and runner died and he became very depressed. Then his dad and I divorced in 1991 and his older brother, Shawn died in 1999 at age 32 of a brain tumor. Life hasn't been very kind for him. His wife left him and he raised his two sons who are now on their own. I can picture him happy and healing living in a cabin ,far from the madness of the world.. Thank you for sharing your simple lifestyle. May God shower you with loving blessings.
Your positive and benevolent way of serving things were inspiring , since you have been already living such a beautiful life what else can compliment.Have a blessed time.
I've bought a summer house on an island a couple months ago in Finland. A tiny house, pretty much like in the vid, but without the second floor. I've spent there a bit over a week on two occasions so far, doing small renovations, various chores, and just enjoying the place, and the perspective shift is real. I was so happy doing so, cooking, chopping wood, making fire, cleaning instead of hanging out in bars and restaurants, shopping for needless things etc. Being in nature and doing physical work feels so much more natural and fulfilling that I'm seriously reconsidering a lot of my life plans, like getting a big house in the city, career choices and all that city nonsense. Would absolutely recommend, and no it's not as expensive as you'd think, it's fraction of the price of any apartment or house in the city, especially if you're fine with doing some minor improvements on your own and learning how to do it.
I love how much of your life has turned into art and just appreciating beauty! Having the popcorn just flying around like that... haha, a funny example, but it was fun to watch and your pace of living allows you to notice how that might be a cool thing to share and have its own beauty. Great content!
Your video was a treat to watch in every sense of the word, especially during the pandemic situation where we're all stuck at our homes. Man I envy you for the beautiful life you've chosen🥰. Your video has a very soothing effect, more like soul satisfying. It's like finding what happiness truly is... Thank you for making this video can't wait to watch more of such videos. You have a beautiful house, and your little husky boy is too cute and funny.
This is the first video of yours i have seen-immediate subscribe! Your editing style is really cool, and it obviously helps that you’re in an amazingly beautiful area. Somehow this video felt like a yoga session..like a warmup, then an active bit, then a cool down. BUT there was just enough silliness (like falling over in tree pose) to keep you humble !
What a fabulous insight into your beautiful life in the woods. We have a cabin in Canada-British Columbia on an Island called Keats. So, I got a lot of ideas for improving our cabin from your generous invitation into your life in the woods. Thanks for being such a lovely host and sharing your life with us.
Love the format! My partner and I are in the process of downsizing and getting rid of most our possessions to try and move to a cabin in the woods too (but in Quebec, in the Laurentians more precisely), so your channel is VERY inspiring. Realistic, positive and fun!
Greetings from Canada. This might be my new most favourite "off-grid" vlog! Great episode, I've subscribed and liked. "Bloopers" or 'on camera mistakes' are always a good laugh. Bravo!
Really inspiring to watch Kalle and their life there in Sweden. I try to live in a sustainable way aa much as possible. He actually makes it interesting and such a joy to watch.
Loved this! It's really relaxing and just comforting to watch this guy. And I love the dog!! 4:41 And 5:09 was hilarious! 6:35 looks delicious! I am glad he turns the music down, when he is talking. Makes it much easier to hear him. This is a slice of paradise and it's just beautiful. Thumbs up! So glad I just subscribed. LOVE the bloopers at the end! Beth
Enjoyed your profound insights, humorous and wise words, and the beautiful film making! Thank you for showing us your beautiful home in such idyllic surroundings!
Awesome video! Thanks for sharing. I love the peacefulness. We just moved out of NYC to NC and love it out. Maybe in the future my wife and I can do something similar.
The point on saving time is so good. When you work for someone else during the day you kind of HAVE to save time on these other tasks. But when you have the whole day to do them, there’s no point in speeding up these tasks. i feel myself longing for a simple life like yours more and more.... it’s not a lazy life. Just simpler. And God willing this will not be a dream for the rest of my life.
This is my absolute dream life! Cabin in the woods with no towns on site! Wish I could come experience it! I hope to be here one day! This life isn’t supposed to be so stressful and that’s all it is here in the States. Great video!
Totally in agreement with your sentiment that sometimes it is hard to just do nothing without feeling like you're being useless. I try to remind myself to have a nap under the trees once in a while (in Summer, of course, lol)
Great video! Ah, the art of living a simpler life. We miss out so much with the typical hectic lifestyles of today. Thanks for sharing and inspiring us to slow things down.
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Very well put!
Can I please ask a question about the wee wood cooker you used when cooking outside. Id love to get something similar.
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yeah simple my ass you have a 250,000 $ tractor..
How to you get food? Do you have a farm? Or orchard? Do you just hunt and fish for meat?
Success is living a life you don't have to take a vacation from.
Love this!😍
Thank you, wise words!
True😇🙏🏽
u mean travel video blogger?
Beautifully said
I would love to go somewhere and live a simple life...raise a garden, take daily walks just really enjoy life in a quiet setting
@@larsvarg8502 actually not too much right now, I have a govt job and it can get stressful...hopefully when I retire I can live that simple life
@@larsvarg8502 i agree. How about start working towards making your dream come true?
Lol daily walks you ain't got time for daily walks I know I have a huge garden and bunch of chickens and a little over 4 acres to take care of I'm always having to do something I never have any free time like maybe once a week I work more hours now and longer days now than I did when I worked in the city of St Louis
@@josephatnip2398 🤗
@@josephatnip2398 are you happier now?
Man I just wanna live in a cottage in the country side. Have a nice garden, grow my own food, wake at 6:30 have a coffee and just look at the mountains. Tired of being trapped in the rat race.
Me too
Definitely! I’m going back to school for marketing so I can afford this life and work remotely while living it. I pray it comes true.
Do it. Seriously.
It might take a little sacrifice and frugal living but honestly it’s possible
Aren’t we all
I was just thinking about this yesterday, I have small cabin in the woods and was always thinking about moving there once I'm more financially free. Amazing video !
I hope you go for it! ❤
@@KalleFlodin Thank you so much Kalle, hopefully that day will come soon
Is that your private land?
@@WalkinChristum did it came?
The system will never keep you financially free if you just live regularly you need to make changes ,cut down on expenses and maybe invest or do some extra work aa soon as your debts are paid off move into the woods
Folks must realize that simple does NOT mean easy. This is a very physical life, growing food, raising chickens, cutting wood for the wood stove to keep warm. Thinking simple means easy is a romantic idea not based in reality. There is beauty in homesteading, but it is not for the faint of heart. When you get older, or injured or have health issues creep up on you, simple becomes not so simple. We are in our 60's, my husband a disabled Air Force veteran and have lived on our mountain property for almost 19 years, but it is a daily struggle to grow our gardens and do daily tending of the land and the flocks. I would not want to be anywhere else. I have lost my tolerance for people and artificial noise. The country has gone very soft and often the dream is much more difficult than folks imagine. ~Cynthia
This is very true. So, we opted to do a less-advanced level of 'simple.' We moved to Puerto Rico. We very, very seldom run our a/c which lowers our electric bill. My entertainment has gone from 'ladies who lunch', shopping, movies, theatre, travel, to walks on the beach, reading, writing, visiting with friends, board games, cutting fresh flowers, and playing the ukelele. I don't even have a car. I do have a golf cart if I need to get somewhere that's a little far to walk. I make more things from scratch and eat fresher food. It's not the same as homesteading by any means, but I think for people who think they really want to shut down and be simple, there are more advanced ways of doing so.
@@thestews4273 i didn’t see bitterness in her at all. I have lived her life. It’s wonderful but too many people think it’s easy and romantic. She’s just giving them a dose of reality
@@thestews4273 since when is it a crime or seen as bitter for someone to give another perspective. It could be said that YOU want to try it and her perspective has scared you.
@@thestews4273 i am perfectly calm. I’m not the one riled up over someone expressing another point of view. That would be you. Have a good night.
Thanks for sharing that. I've never considered this type of living easy. It even looks hard, upkeep is constant and necessary. There's so much goodness in it when you are physically able. But modern living has spoiled most of us and we would feel absolutely miserable without some of the appliances and modernized, technological tools that most of us are relying on with grid capabilities
For tens of thousands of years, humans lived a “simple life” where we sustained our lives and our families with our bare hands and hard work. Along comes the industrial revolution and in the blink of an eye, we stopped working with nature and began fighting her for superiority. In less than 100 years, a people that lived unchanged for eons became exposed and engrossed in a new modern industrial life that our brains were not easily adaptable to. We weren’t designed for modern life. We live it because it’s the norm but in the large picture, we’ve only lived this way for a moment. Now we have everything we need and want yet we’re depressed and killing ourselves in startling numbers. This guy has it all figured out. You can sleep at night because you’re tired from working hard. Bones, muscles, and joints are healthy because they’re use and maintained. It’s a blessed life with nothing but what you make yourself. Awesome!
Beautifully said! 😊
I would love to have that lifestyle!...but I would miss out alot without the internet
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For sure. We sure love our creature comforts! That transition to full time simple living would take some serious adjustment! I think that’s why we go camping...just to get a taste 😁
@@thompsona10625 I can't wait to go hiking,island hopping and spelunking again when this pandemic gets over
I gotta say, surely there are good things that came from the industrial revolution. I'm grateful for disposable diapers and wipes! Even our host on the video knew better than to try and did his pond/dam with a shovel.
I'm 16, I live in the countryside in the south of France (originally from England, been here only three years) but we live as off grid here as possible, enough to know how much hard work it is to live a simple life! I'm homeschooled, my parents and I don't believe in the school system, I don't want to be part of it. I have no interest at all in studying for college, going to university, getting this degree and taking that exam bla bla bla. It's nonsense, so absolutely unnecessary. If you think that's what being human, being lucky enough to experience a life on this beautiful planet is all about, then you need to unplug and unprogram yourself from the years of brainwashing, social conditioning and manipulation. That's not what life is about, spending so many years of your life depressed, stressed, unhappy within yourself always looking outside of yourself for happiness instead of within, but you don't get taught that in school do you. You see, society makes us believe we should be obsessed with work, always wanting more. I'm part of that crazy collective who will tell you to obsess over self awareness, mental health, deep connections, love and sustained happiness. Which you will never get working yourself through the ground your whole life being a slave to the government. You waste so much of your time learning about shit that doesn't even benefit you in your later life, then before you know it life's over. I don't care about being rich, living in a big house, having better material shite than everyone else, what a sad and pathetic mindset to have. I want to have a little wood cabin somewhere near a beach with my animals, where I grow my own food, make my own products, appreciating nature, this wonderful world, simply just living and making the most out of every second of it. This is what life's about
The same goes with me.....
I also want to live a life full of happiness and satisfaction...
Don't wanna be rich or in a high position according to the society.....
Just want to live with my own self 😊
Your comment motivated me a lot....
Thanks ♥️
Can't agree more.
Exxelent comment, exactly I have the same thoughts as like you. I hope one day we will live in the forest like this
It is very inspiring to see I am not alone in my beliefs and there are other people my age who think alike. I hope we may cross paths one day! Best wishes to you
This is exactly what I want to say.
I used to watch videos like these for years until I finally did it and moved to the woods. Now I'm living my dream life around nature. Not missing the big city life at all... Well maybe the food delivery 24/7 lol
Mind sharing how you did it?
What about the dating apps and the girl QUAG ?
How did you do it?
@@missionmbbs5321 It might depend on your age, or where you at in life, but 'the girl' is not essential. I have lived in the middle of nowhere for 6 years without a girl, and I plan to go even further off grid and isolate myself even further. Maybe later, once my idyllic life is established, then I will think about sharing it. As for dating apps, tried it, and to be honest, those that are actually real people, seem to need all the modern comforts that living with nature does not necessarily offer.... unfortunately.
@@glenstanford2737 i got ur point , thnk u . but i was jst saying girls and dating apps because the guy who wrote this cmmnt is by the name quagmire which is a character in the show family guy . he cnt live without girls and sex . so it was a joke 😂😂
I grew up in rural India and own a coffee plantation in Coorg. In my youth I remember having a very self sufficient lifestyle. We had paddy, chicken, eggs, butter, curds, milk was always in stock as we had cows. The dung was used to manure the soil for fresh vegetables. Later industrialization changed everything. IT boom swept over and even I moved to Bangalore to become an IT infrastructure manager. I hardly had time with my family. This changed when one day I realized what I missed and threw spanner in the works, quit and came back to the life I love. It's a humongous task rebuilding the cycle. But at least I'm at peace with myself.
Srinath Jayarajan Good on you brother.......it is way more satisfaction to watch vegetables flourish than plan projects and stress till almost in the grave!
Mad respect.
Respect brother
ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ 🙏
ഹായ് ബ്രൊ.. 🤚
This is my dream, To live somewhere like this,simple,happy,enjoyable life. My friends keep saying I'm weird and crazy 'cause my dreams and goals doesn't go a normal man's way. Thanks Kalle for assuring me that it can be achieved,you're my inspiration from now on.Lots of love all the way from Kenya,Africa.
I have the same dream. We just have to work hard and we will get there. Best of luck to you bro. Love and respect from USA
Are you sure he’s happy? This is his job. To make a dream life for you.
Me too
same thoughts brother!!
Me too! I just dont know where to start or how to make money ❤i believe if i put my mind to it i will achieve it
I’m in a parking lot at in n out, eating my double double and crying while watching this because I’m so jealous and longing for a life like this.
Then you'd better do it. Doesnt have to be 100% the way he does life. Start off doing it 10%
I miss double double's so much
Can be a bit lonely sometimes but it’s very peaceful to be tuned in with nature.
You would do it if you really wanted to
What’s a double double?
I feel trapped by house bills, mortgage taxes ,watching you ,is so uplifting ,back to basics and nature❤
Hey im thinking of getting to this kind of lifestyle too. But I don't have any friend or companion with similar interests if you want,then maybe I can join you(and ur friends too, if they are joining you). Also anybody who sees this comment and want someone to adopt this lifestyle with. I'm all for it thanks a lot :)
The Qur'an is a miraculous word in its language, meanings and stories
In it is healing and mercy for those who believe
The Creator revealed it as a distinction between truth and falsehood
Indicating what was before him from the messengers and prophets and from the beginning of the creation of the heavens, the earth and humans
The Prophet to whom the Qur’an was revealed is an illiterate human being. He does not write or read, but he came with words that are an eternal miracle. They did not call to worship himself, but rather to worship the Creator. of you my Brother's and sister's, me ,and Moses , Jesus ,Mohamed.
Peace be Upon them .
Allah said in the Quaran
قُلْ هُوَ اللَّهُ أَحَدٌ
1Say, "He is Allah, [who is] One
,اللَّهُ الصَّمَدُ
2Allah, the Eternal Refuge.
لَمْ يَلِدْ وَلَمْ يُولَدْ
3He neither begets nor is born
,وَلَمْ يَكُنْ لَهُ كُفُوًا أَحَدٌ
4Nor is there to Him any equivalent."
No sane person will disagree with me. I was a drop, then a human being. Then you die even though your organs are intact. Guess how is that all? I found the answer in a ........ You might be suspicious of this big knowledge it is The Islam tells you that it is the truth He addresses the wise
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Believe in him
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These things do not prevent us from
Entering Heaven
O Most Merciful, O Lord of the Worlds
Make us firm on your religion
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I don't said something wrong I show to you the path of your creator
Allah said:"
مَّا عَلَى ٱلرَّسُولِ إِلَّا ٱلْبَلَـٰغُ ۗ وَٱللَّهُ يَعْلَمُ مَا تُبْدُونَ وَمَا تَكْتُمُونَ ٩٩
The Messenger’s duty is only to deliver ˹the message˺. And Allah ˹fully˺ knows what you reveal and what you conceal.
@grawp where do I sign up?
I tried to live this life this summer because of covid-19. I went to my house in a small village far from big cities and it was amazing! Fortunately I had an ability to work remotely. There were so many interesting things around - big owls, hedgehogs and unknown birds on my plot. I repaired old kerosene lamp and used it despite the fact that I have electricity there)
I think it was the best summer for the last several years!
Greetings from Russia! Your style is very close to us.
Do you plan on just staying instead?
@@jasperrafols750 well, I spent almost all autumn here and then several weeks in December. Now I'm here with my girlfriend celebrating the New Year and Christmas. We have quite long holidays here in Russia, for 10 days. So, now it looks as if spend more time here than in Moscow)) Even in winter)
Wow sounds beautiful. I would really like to go to Moscow. How far away from Moscow are you?
It's funny how this simple life is unaffordable for so many people nowadays
Jag håller inte med det minsta... det handlar endast om att man inte vill bo så. Jag har två sommarstugor utan el och vatten, skönt som fan att åka dit och elda och mysa. Men skönt att komma tillbaka till el och vatten sen också... :)
@@ronniepersson8003 nej jag menar att inte alla bor i ett land som sverige eller har råd att flytta dit. vissa människor fastnar bara i städer
@@Major_Rain Fastnar i städer? Nej det är ett val att "fastna". En stuga utan el och kommunalt vatten ute på landet är löjligt billigt, jag vet för jag har två.
@@ronniepersson8003 sant ... men min poäng är att vissa människor är låsta i sina länder (som knappt har stora landskap) och inte har pengar för en resa till landsbygden. Fattigdom kan ibland häva dig från denna valfrihet beroende på var du föddes (att gå ut i vildmarken och bo där).
You obviously haven’t looked at property in West Virginia
Question:What it takes to live a simple life?
Answer: Well, stop comparing yourself with others and be happy with what you have
Now thats fact
Exactly
That doesn’t mean simple.
In other words, understand the futility of ego...
That's true 😇
I love your positive and gentle vibe, your work ethic and the way you walk so lightly on the earth. I wish more people would adopt this lifestyle. Your videos are so relaxing (for us while you run around working :) Please continue. Now I will binge watch as I just discovered your vlog. Thank you!
th-cam.com/users/shorts-RLGmVb62BE?feature=share is it beautiful
My husband works his butt of trying to give me all the things he thinks I need, god bless him. However I could live in a van with him and be happy. Would love the simple life.
Haha, maybe ask for that van next time then? 😉
I don't know if you have seen it yet, but I just uploaded a new video, I hope you will like that one too 😊
Spiritual Soul every girl says that.......until the first week in a van!!!
Have you told him? Maybe he would like to give up working his butt off and enjoy the simple life too!
God bless him and you that's sweet!! You two sound very blessed. ❤:).
Say that!
I live in Los Angeles and only being 18 I see how sad it is that my
Whole entire friends and family just do the work cycle. I plan to move out one day to a calmer place and work online :)
"we try to optimize our lives, but what are we doing with all the time we are saving?" 🧡
Spending more time with family and friends. Enjoying hobbies etc.
@@Word187 I think that is awesome that that's how you spend your extra time! I know for myself that extra time is honestly wasted and not used sadly.
@@Amz11_13 Set goals for yourself and stop wasting time. I mean, I'm not really sure how scything for hours would make you feel not wasting time. Also I plan me time just doing nothing or meditate to give my mind rest :)
@@Word187 I love the idea of setting time to do nothing or meditate. I think my issue is that I go a 1000 miles a minute until I feel burnt out and then I waste weeks by doing nothing. I love the idea of setting time aside in my schedule to rest. Thank you 😊
@@Word187 up
You can tell just by listening to his voice that he is really digging this simple and exciting life closer to the nature all the time. And he is very honest about his feelings.💯👍
th-cam.com/users/shorts-RLGmVb62BE?feature=share is it beautiful
The Qur'an is a miraculous word in its language, meanings and stories
In it is healing and mercy for those who believe
The Creator revealed it as a distinction between truth and falsehood
Indicating what was before him from the messengers and prophets and from the beginning of the creation of the heavens, the earth and humans
The Prophet to whom the Qur’an was revealed is an illiterate human being. He does not write or read, but he came with words that are an eternal miracle. They did not call to worship himself, but rather to worship the Creator. of you my Brother's and sister's, me ,and Moses , Jesus ,Mohamed.
Peace be Upon them .
Allah said in the Quaran
قُلْ هُوَ اللَّهُ أَحَدٌ
1Say, "He is Allah, [who is] One
,اللَّهُ الصَّمَدُ
2Allah, the Eternal Refuge.
لَمْ يَلِدْ وَلَمْ يُولَدْ
3He neither begets nor is born
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4Nor is there to Him any equivalent."
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I don't said something wrong I show to you the path of your creator
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مَّا عَلَى ٱلرَّسُولِ إِلَّا ٱلْبَلَـٰغُ ۗ وَٱللَّهُ يَعْلَمُ مَا تُبْدُونَ وَمَا تَكْتُمُونَ ٩٩
The Messenger’s duty is only to deliver ˹the message˺. And Allah ˹fully˺ knows what you reveal and what you conceal.
I’ve bought 5 acres in northern Canada, cleared a space to build and live and I’m pursuing this exactly. Definitely capturing the process and making a TH-cam channel. I’m so excited. I can’t wait to get started
That makes me so happy to hear! Go for it 💪❤️
@@KalleFlodin appreciate you and the boost of inspiration.
How are things going?
@@homeboy so far so good… I have to wait for the winter to come and go and this spring I’ll really start doing some work. Thanks for checking in. Feel free to subscribe on my channel because I’m not creating now but I’m going to absolutely give it a go.
@@theartofflying3580 Great to know! I subscribe, I'll stay in tuned. Blessings.
I just want a small house at some very distant , quiet, less crowded place, a village or a small town . Living with many dogs and cats and with the person I love. ❤️
Go for it ❤️
Same the older i get the more my soul wanted this kind of life but i need a river,lake,or ocean nearby🤣
The only thing which stopping me is my parents whom I want to take care of ...but they can't live with me on outskirts of city
God bless❤️
@@Rahul-ko1oy why not?
Relaxing is not doing nothing! It is relaxing, resting, appreciating the nature around you, communing with your family and pets, etc.
The interior of your cabin is straight out of a fairytale. It’s beautiful. The table is amazing, it’s like the heart of the house ❤
same here my opinion
As a college student who worries about everything, it's hard to ever sit still. I dream of a life where we all live less stressful and demanding lives. Where we can live life without restrictions and live it fully and freely. To just enjoy life without stress, worry, and overthinking, that is my wish for all :) Thank you for reminding me of the beauty in this world, Sweden is beautiful!!! May anyone reading this have an amazing and wonderful day!!!!
Greetings from California 💕🤗💕🤗💕🤗
I am 33 and i am struggling to this day to live a simple life.
Thank u
Thank you so much for watching Erika ❤
Your welcome 😊
It is mindsets and heartsets such as yours that should be encouraged by mainstream media and adopted as goals for the politicians and other influencers. Against all odds we need to aspire for the beauty and peacefulness of simplicity and especially so with our younger generation.
I live in Tanzania East Africa, where 10 years ago life was extremely simple and peaceful, but as we get more exposed to the consumerism lifestyle of more developed nations we set that as the goal or measure of true development while it is the complete opposite. It really saddens me to see this happen, and i hope i can play a role in shifting this mindset back to its rightful place
12:00 thank you so much for being honest about how it's such a struggle to not be productive because it makes you feel unimportant. that's something I struggle with too at times.
I’m old enough to remember my grandparents that lived 98% off the land cause that was all they had known..
Living really off the grid now, is just as difficult. Nowadays it could be seen as trendy, like tiny house living..
But both of those life styles have come around as being smart consumers or being kinder to yourself & the planet, while living a dream..
My grandparents were living the dream but didn’t know it.. They had the best butter & cream, bacon & ham, fresh or canned vegetables,
along with the most beautiful flowers. They worked hard everyday to have those wonderful things and it did get extremely difficult to produce those things as they grew older.. They were always very happy with their simple life..
It's a dream of mine to live like this. I have always had a connection with nature and loved the idea of isolating myself away where life is repetitive and full of stress.
I'm saving for me to buy a rural land in my country so that I can retire 2 years from now
Omg, congrats! That sounds amazing, I really hope it goes well for you! Blessings to you!
2 years??? 😲😲😲😲lucky you all the best
Iam planing for a Permaculture retirement(buy land in country side and do organic agriculture just enough to live on the yield) in 10 to 15 years
BTW iam 23
How old are you to retire in such short time?
Amazing! We want to do the same! Any tips? Can't wait for your dreams to manifest
Good luck 💖💖💖
Only two years
I’m 13 and I struggle with the empowered feelings I have towards the nature and off the grid living. You are so very fortunate! My aging process sometimes feels too slow as I’m excited to grow up and get out into the world. Thanks for inspiring me to be grateful for what I have at the time being, though I hope to move from the U.S to Norway or Sweden in the future!
M8 I'm 23 now just graduated. When I was 15 or 16 years old I've also dreamt of lifestyle like this but it takes time, preparation, money etc. I felt like I always had years on top of years to prepare but now I must earn money for myself and I don't have so much time anymore to better my skills, education etc. So if you want Norway start learning Norwegian full speed right now right today. Those years will pass by and depending on what you were doing g you'll be a different person. I wasted some time boss, don't do my mistake and work harder.
@@irbisae4964 thanks for the inspiration, I hope you get your chance again
Norway or Sweden your best options I acctually really hope you have your dream life but the USA is 😬 people here are very uneducated and to have a life like this I wouldn’t be surprised if the government made it way less simple than it would be in Norway or Sweden
Everyone says you have to prepare. While I agree to an extent, you could easily spend the rest of your life "preparing". Sometimes you just gotta take that plunge and let things work themselves out. I had the dream but didn't have the courage. That's why I am 39 years old, live in my hometown, still in the house I graduated highschool from. I feel like now, though I really want to in my heart, I have too much holding me back. Especially my children's futures and their lives as well. It became not just about my dream anymore and I got stuck in the wheel. So while I advise not to be entirely impulsive, I say that if you have a dream, don't set it aside and wait for the time to be right. Work hard to get yourself there. Just my experience.
So glad to hear others who are young and have a dream like this. Much respect to all of you! Having a mindset like this is so clean and pure, this is exactly how we should be spending our life. I'm 17 in Canada and in the future I'm going to get a Jeep and DEFINETELY live a simple life like this.
I went a couple days and stayed at my grandparents house in the mountains. The first day I started cleaning the garden and I wanted that moment to last forever ❤️. I felt no stress at all, I was present in that moment ❤️
It’s relieving to know that living simple is possible! I am considering making the change.
while in Asia people tend to love living in the big and modern city, and take nature for granted. You showed the world that life is very simple and what does minimalism really mean
I'm Asian, Filipino. But I don't love living in the big city. In fact, I love living in my province in Aklan.
It seems to me that what really happens when you choose a "simpler" life is choosing to forgo many of our modern technologies that make nearly everything *so convenient* that it doesn't take anywhere near as much work to LIVE anymore. And that's one of the things we NEED to find meaning!
Living this kind of off-grid life means you do nearly everything yourself, and it takes more time and sweat to do it -- from cutting the grass to getting food to keeping warm to having clean water. But I believe that humans are healthiest, happiest, and at our most centered when we do manual work that coordinates our bodies and our minds, toward making life better for ourselves and others. And "better" doesn't always mean ultra-fast, ultra-convenient, and ultra-cheap, because that's not what *fulfills* us.
And I see this to be true from the *glow* in your eyes, Kalle. You look ALIVE, and VIBRANT, and I think that is *because* you have land and a home to cultivate and work, and not have everything handed to you on a silver plate (or in an overnight-shipped amazon box lol).
This comment 🙏❤️it really hit me when he mentioned saving all this time which we then waste doing nothing much at all. Totally agree we should be working directly to improve our lives and immediate surroundings, not a profit line on a managers spreadsheet somewhere
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Your energy is so bright, kind and genuine. I just found your channel and am in LOVE with your videos. I also decided to follow a simple life after leaving my fast life in NYC and moving to a small French village. I now live with less in the mountains of Corsica, and it was one of the best decisions I ever made. Despite giving up a lot (friends, family, career, city comforts) I have never been happier or more fulfilled. Living a joyful life is definitely in needing and wanting less and appreciating the small delights 💕🤗
Thank you SO much Helena ❤ I have watched almost all of you videos, love them! 🙈
Kalle Flodin Omg no way!! Wow that is so neat to hear 🥰 thank you! That means a lot coming from you 🤗
Simple Joys i am your new subscriber, i hope you inspire me. Swedish woman but lives in Norway.🙂
Hey SImple Joys--I hear ya on upping sticks and moving to a simpler life. i think on some level, most of humanity is sick and tired of the rat race and would give their eyeteeth to trade for a less complicated lifestyle. That said, you still need to pay rent or mortgage and keep the lights on and food on the table. How do you do that and not work like a dog? How can one afford that life without some type of income? Not all of us made a killing in the stock market nor has mutual funds to cash out...best of luck in Corsica!!
I've lived in the woods for about 3.5 months. Sometimes I was down but sometimes I really enjoyed the activities for comfort such as gathering firewood and breaking it up for use and watching the fire.
At that time I didn't feel like I had much of a choice but I would like to try again, this time with more options and resorces
I use a push mower to mow my lawn people think I'm crazy but I do most everything by hand even hand cultivating and tilling the garden but people don't see the beauty in it anymore
I bet this man is fulfilled with his life, I bet this man has a solid connection to his significant other, I bet this man has the capacity to slow down and live in the moment. Technology carries great value but also comes at a great expense. Thank you for sharing your experience, it sparks creativity and the focus on things that matter.
amen to that.
Amen, Dennis....exactly right...
haha.. who knows. .. but i doubt he is fulfilled.
@@johnyjsl9219 and why is that?
@@johnyjsl9219 I agree to some extent. I believe human cannot be fulfilled but despite all of that, if he is contented with this type of life then he can survive and be happy.
My God my heart is weeping for this type of life :(((
Go get it ❤
@@KalleFlodin How? Is it even possible without money? If I'm a homeless guy who would like to live in a small cabin in the middle of a forest, what can I do? I think money is necessary. So not everyone can live that way. That's unfair, but life is unfair.
@@Nicolas_0456 back in 2016 after a rough point in my life I just went into the woods with some basic equipment and me myself and I. It was hard, and sometimes miserable but it was the best experience of my life. I used an axe to collect firewood and to build my "hut". I trapped, fished, hunted, foraged (made an occasional trip back to civilization to get food stuffs when my diet would start to lack. ) I stayed out there for about 4 months, 2 of them in the winter. It was hard yes, but it was so SO fulfilling. I didn't go to build up but rather to find myself, however if I had just kept settling in I could have seen myself staying indefinitely. It's not the money, it's the mindset. It's possible, GO GET IT. :)
@@neonblack6 Hello! Thank you for your comment! I really like it.
But it would be absolutely impossible for me to live that way in my country. I live in France. I'd like to live somewhere in the woods permanently but I cannot do that. If I want to do that, I have to buy a plot of land. I have to be the owner. But that's not something a poor guy can do. Or I'll have to go in a country where the law allows me to live somewhere in the woods without being the owner...
@@Nicolas_0456 oof, yeah that's no good. I apologize, I hear many people in the US complain about this without realizing its totally possible. In Europe however I understand that is completely different. I am so sorry you are in that situation, but I will pray that you get an opportunity in the future!!!
This is how life should be lived! This is the first video I have watched of yours and I'm hooked. My husband and I have this in the works for us. Simplicity is key
im 14 gonna start to workout eat healthy study hard so i can afford an lifestyle like this i don’t want to work more than half of my life for the government
@@bathemeinchampagne Thanks that’s really motivating to hear 😄
Save yourself some cryptocurrency for when you're older. I don't know what you think working out and studying will get you, but you're better off working as a farmhand and joining 4H and scouts.
@@-whackd already did and made some good profit im an long term holder tho
Pinaslife- Simplelife love 💕 💗 it God bless. see you all in my channel
@@-whackd This is a joke right? Working out will keep you strong and healthy in ways being a farmhand won't. I've worked on a farm for 10+ years and it's very, very physically demanding but working out does things the job won't. And studying? If you think studying won't get you anywhere I don't know what to say.
We all would be happier living like this/close to this I think.
Im finding out more and more each day , iI feel" awakened. "
People say to me," Oh why do you want to chop your own wood, make your own jelly, why pick blueberries for hours, etc.. When you can Just go to the store and buy some? You will save time" .
Well.... I dont want" that time" to be honest. What would I do? Watch tv, surf on the net?our precious time?
I feel something extremely fullfilling when I have done all that my self. It Feels like finding gold. It Feels like im suppose to do all those things.
I go to bed at night an pat myself on the back for a good day work. Smiling, feeling good ☀️
(pardon my perfect english🤭)
YES exactly ♥️
Great point about not wanting "that time" to watch TV, surf the net.
I love what you just wrote xxxxx big hugs from England x
I'm a forest person. Basically, I deeply love the green life in nature and everything "relaxation" it can give. From start to end idk but I cried so much watching this. Maybe bc I saw someone living a peaceful beautiful life appreciating the simplicity of real peace.
Trees can live a hundred years but human rarely has that kind of gift.
YT algorithm and my star alignment somewhat telling me that I am in a good track.
It's already 3:03am. One happy viewer here.
Happy that you have found your way here 😊❤️
@@KalleFlodin You are blessing to everybody here. Thank you for sharing this paradise.
Maybe if you stopped paying attention to your star alignment and went out and touched some grass a cabin in the woods wouldn't make you cry.
So many people loose site of the fact that the "simple life" is not an easy life. However, very rewarding. In the course of living the simple life you will discover yourself as well as many other truths.
Your life looks enviable indeed. I grew up in rural America and, though I am only 1 mile from a large farm, still live in town. I miss having my own garden, the quiet and calm that goes with rural living, and the wonderful neighbors you have (even if they are miles away). Thank you for you videos
I'm so glad TH-cam recommendations have gotten sooo damnn good. Just landed on this video and wow...such a peaceful life. Looking forward to seeing more of these.🎉👍
I'm so happy you are here and liked the video 😊 Thank you ❤
Your beautiful decision made me cry a lot. I don't know if it's because of the system I have to live in now, or because I finally found a life goal. I always felt like I'm craving something and didn't know what it is. Now I know. All I need is to go to the simple life. Close to nature and far away from the stressful life. Thank you for giving me an opportunity to discover the meaning of happiness. Maybe it looks hard, but It's a way better than stress in a city.
Just want to say I have been watching your videos for a few days now and they are very inspiring. I have been looking to take the leap of leaving my 9-5 and can honestly say your videos are helping me decide to take the leap. Much love from New Zealand 🇳🇿 ❤
That makes me so happy to hear ❤️ go for it! 💪
Kalle, you are such a beautiful soul. I'm new to your channel but have watched every video. You are so talented and you share such a peacefulness and simple joy in your videos. Exactly what we ( the world ) needs now. Thank you for giving us this joy and serenity.
And can I say, I just love Tuss!! What a wonderful dog and companion. You are living the dream. Blessings to you three. With gratitude, from New Jersey, USA. 🙏
3 months ago my husband and I left our city apartment and moved to the middle of nowhere in the semi desert of South Africa. We’ve started living the country lifestyle and are starting to film and share our adventures too while building our online businesses. As long as you have internet connection, it’s possible to live a more connected life out in the middle of nowhere. Your work is very inspiring and I hope to get my country adventure videos to the same level as yours.
Hi Abigail - please share the link to your videos. I'm in South Africa too and I might learn a thing or 2 from your videos.
That is so true abut saving time and what are we doing with the extra time...!! Just found your videos last night! Keep them coming :)
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Where is this place?
Isabel Espinoza Sweden
Thank you so much Emma ❤ I'm so happy you liked it 😊🙏
Before slow living was a thing, I thought I was just weird. Especially when I was a teen. Nowdays I actively seek ways to slow down every day and enjoy my time on earth. I even film slow living vlogs now. The most important thing is to have the intention to slow down. Everything else will come. Just don't expect change to come overnight. Take your time and adapt to a new lifestyle and see what works for you or not. Take care everyone ❤️ great video! Thanks for sharing
I just watched you for the first time and wanted you to know how inspiring you are. I very much enjoyed taking a tour of all your buildings and getting a glimpse of your lifestyle. You are definitely living the good life!
Thank you so much for saying that April ❤
We are from India how can I come there can live like yu
Wonder "full" lifestyle and well lived. Having less infers living a simpler life without excess, but practicality with sincere happiness.
I accually have a really responsible job.. Sometimes I'm longing to a simple lifestyle. So it's very interesting to see. I would love to see a video that explains how you finance and build this kind of home:)
yes, it would be interesting to know this... worked hard and saved.. gifted to him.. Lotto.. which...
@@katweaver3275my bet he does his work online.. I mean the video skills are of the hook. So he's got to be earning In videography or something.
I have the same question...
@@Anomicofficial Most definitely... why I build an online business, too. "Use the system to escape the system" is my mantra. :D
@@plantifulalexandrawords to pledge by:) yea I have my own music buisness, and I work as a freelance camera man and editor.
8:23 I know it’s been 2 years since you put this video out, but just in case no one told you yet, the second tool is called a “scythe” in English. Thank you for sharing the Swedish word for it!
I grew up in California but I’m from Mexico and I’m blessed and grateful to finally return back to my own country and that’s my goal to live a simple life sorrounded by nature and work on my own little piece of land than in an office. Your place is beautiful inspired me more!
Sounds amazing man good for you I feel like I’m choking in a city I’m in New York at the moment good for you 🙏🏼🙏🏼👊🏼
How’s it going so far? have you began to live this simple life you was planning? :)
The thing is that we acutally save time with new machines. But instead of using the extra time for relaxing we try to put more tasks in there. This is a never ending loop and part of why we are so depressed nowadays
I Agree With You 100%
How much time before they tax your thoughts?
@@hmpz36911 I think california might already be doing that.
@@Cody_Ramer True. Very 1984/Brave New World.
Yes
The Simple Life. It is possible. I have been doing it for over 7 years, coming up on 8 years. This is how we were meant to live! Have a NEED and WANT list. Prioritize the need list. Buy nothing from the want list.
Wow, yes
I know how much time and energy must go into living off-grid. I envy what you are doing, looks so solitary and peaceful. Thanks for sharing.
My roommate and I laughed out loud when you joked about writing poetry and then you laughed. Haha! My roommate is 89 and won't be traveling anymore so this was a great treat to travel to Sweden. Thank you.
Hahaha sorry for tricking you 😉❤ I'm so happy you liked it 😊🙏
My husband and I laughed too! That was so great to see his personality and sense of humor. Definitely someone we'd love to hang out with!
Thank you for bringing beautiful Sweden into my living room in Japan🙏
Happy you like it John 😊❤
A friend of mine lives in a forest cabin, and she uses the pinecones in her fire and wood stove - she collects them first, and then cuts the grass - so she wont have to stop every 2 meters + gets more fire material
Smart!!
One tip for the pine cones, rake the grass before cutting. It helps remove some pine cones and makes cutting easier.
I also have a problem with allowing myself to rest. It seems there is always something that I “should” be doing.
This exactly the life I trying to convince my partner and family to live. Northern Sweden is beautiful.
I think to buy a land then plant a fruit berring tress so that after u get retired u will not wait harvest. I think ur partner wants a modern Life .so why not to buy in advance.. have a nice day
In English it's called a Scythe; I use one all the time to cut the grass at the house in France, very good exercise. By the way the dog looks really healthy for a young, energetic dog with constant access to the real outdoors. Looks incredibly happy.
Aha I didn't know that! Thank you Thorn 😊 Really good exercise 💪 Thank you for saying that, happy you get it ❤
I thought the dog look a bit too skinny for me... Like I can see his ribs :(
@@adrunkcloud6180 Young energetic Huskies are often that way..It's not neglect or lack of food, it"s high energy and lots of room to run.
In the city they tend to run more to overweight. It's the misery!
@@thornhedge9639 ohh
The first thing that came to my mind was that it was called a sickle. What is the total difference between the two then?
For the past 14 years we have been living the simple life in a ninety year old cabin (that had no closets) completely hidden from view right in a historical southern city. It is very quiet and peaceful here. We've lived in large houses but this is our favorite. Our whole yard is an organic garden. The cabin is 467 square feet. We've dealt with raccoons, rats, possums, woodland roaches, mice, and other nasties over the years. Wildlife abounds just outside the front door, which was apparently designed for a Hobbit. We don't have a stove, only a couple of hot plates. We have had green houses but now use tunnels over raised beds in the winter. We used to pick greens from under the snow. I sprout and ferment and bake bread and cook everything from scratch but more and more we eat raw. We categorically aren't missing anything in life. I am a portrait artist, photographer, musician, writer, blogger, I sew and design clothes, we read books aloud, have a good library and study a lot. No TV at all. We built a rocket stove for the patio, which was completely buried and had to be dug up and expanded after we moved in. The whole cabin was covered with vines and the yard was full of volunteer trees. It took a long time to make the place beautiful and create 14 Mittleider garden beds. No one ever bothers us because we are hidden behind a distant remote gate. It is a wonderful place for the grandkids to come and escape the world. I teach them art and herbs and soap making and other stuff. I hand wash a lot of clothes so we visit the laundromat about once every 6 weeks. We are close to 2 walking tracks, grocery stores, a gym, a library, and our church is 12 minutes away. We go to bed at 7pm and get up at 3am. We leave for a walk between 4:30 and 5:30am, do private devotions, and exercise between 3 and 7am.
All our activities center around home or the nearby James River or an enormous nearby park. Since my husband doesn't run marathons any more, we don't invest in travel, vacations, sports, or eating out! We do invest in our grandkids, who are, of course, the most amazing people on earth. Take it from an 80 year old, the simple life can be lived in town or country if you just use your noodle.
I'm so impressed with all you have done . I will share your videos with my Facebook friends . My son needs to see your videos . Your lifestyle is exactly what he should be enjoying. Jimmy was a long distance runner and won ribbons and medals when he was in school. One night on their way home from a near by village he and 2 of his teenage friends rolled the truck that they were travelling in. The driver was left with head injuries but is doing alright today, the other boy, Danny was not seriously injured but my son seriously injured his knee. His dream of becoming a professional baseball player and runner died and he became very depressed. Then his dad and I divorced in 1991 and his older brother, Shawn died in 1999 at age 32 of a brain tumor. Life hasn't been very kind for him. His wife left him and he raised his two sons who are now on their own. I can picture him happy and healing living in a cabin ,far from the madness of the world.. Thank you for sharing your simple lifestyle. May God shower you with loving blessings.
All the best to you and your son, I hope you're both doing well.
Your positive and benevolent way of serving things were inspiring , since you have been already living such a beautiful life what else can compliment.Have a blessed time.
Thank you so much ❤
I don't know if you have seen it yet, but I just uploaded a new video, I hope you will like that one too 😊
There's something serene about the forest in Sweden...been there in summer 2019 before covid..
I loved seeing the downstairs of your cabin but wondered where you prepare your food. By that I mean a work bench or table. 😊🐈🤗
I've bought a summer house on an island a couple months ago in Finland. A tiny house, pretty much like in the vid, but without the second floor.
I've spent there a bit over a week on two occasions so far, doing small renovations, various chores, and just enjoying the place, and the perspective shift is real. I was so happy doing so, cooking, chopping wood, making fire, cleaning instead of hanging out in bars and restaurants, shopping for needless things etc.
Being in nature and doing physical work feels so much more natural and fulfilling that I'm seriously reconsidering a lot of my life plans, like getting a big house in the city, career choices and all that city nonsense.
Would absolutely recommend, and no it's not as expensive as you'd think, it's fraction of the price of any apartment or house in the city, especially if you're fine with doing some minor improvements on your own and learning how to do it.
I love how much of your life has turned into art and just appreciating beauty! Having the popcorn just flying around like that... haha, a funny example, but it was fun to watch and your pace of living allows you to notice how that might be a cool thing to share and have its own beauty. Great content!
This guys positivity and happiness is contagious. I’m grateful I stumbled upon his videos.
Happy you found your way here 😊 welcome, and thank you ❤️
Man the scenery is just breath taken!!
Your video was a treat to watch in every sense of the word, especially during the pandemic situation where we're all stuck at our homes. Man I envy you for the beautiful life you've chosen🥰.
Your video has a very soothing effect, more like soul satisfying. It's like finding what happiness truly is...
Thank you for making this video can't wait to watch more of such videos.
You have a beautiful house, and your little husky boy is too cute and funny.
Oh god. It’s just beautiful and extremely satisfying to watch someone actually do what we dream of doing. Hope we can also live like this.
This is the first video of yours i have seen-immediate subscribe! Your editing style is really cool, and it obviously helps that you’re in an amazingly beautiful area. Somehow this video felt like a yoga session..like a warmup, then an active bit, then a cool down. BUT there was just enough silliness (like falling over in tree pose) to keep you humble !
Glad to see people like you who love the simple way of living. How I wish most of humanity could go in same direction.
What a fabulous insight into your beautiful life in the woods. We have a cabin in Canada-British Columbia on an Island called Keats. So, I got a lot of ideas for improving our cabin from your generous invitation into your life in the woods. Thanks for being such a lovely host and sharing your life with us.
Love the format! My partner and I are in the process of downsizing and getting rid of most our possessions to try and move to a cabin in the woods too (but in Quebec, in the Laurentians more precisely), so your channel is VERY inspiring. Realistic, positive and fun!
You've been able to preserve a rustic lifestyle incorporating historical achievements in building techniques and present day technology! Kudos to you!
The fine piece of this video....is so calm clear and sharp.
Greetings from Canada. This might be my new most favourite "off-grid" vlog! Great episode, I've subscribed and liked. "Bloopers" or 'on camera mistakes' are always a good laugh. Bravo!
Really inspiring to watch Kalle and their life there in Sweden. I try to live in a sustainable way aa much as possible. He actually makes it interesting and such a joy to watch.
Absolutely breathtaking scenery. Great photography. What a beautiful life you have. Blessings!
Loved this! It's really relaxing and just comforting to watch this guy. And I love the dog!! 4:41 And 5:09 was hilarious! 6:35 looks delicious! I am glad he turns the music down, when he is talking. Makes it much easier to hear him. This is a slice of paradise and it's just beautiful. Thumbs up! So glad I just subscribed. LOVE the bloopers at the end! Beth
Enjoyed your profound insights, humorous and wise words, and the beautiful film making! Thank you for showing us your beautiful home in such idyllic surroundings!
I really love life in the rural. It's so simple and much happier than anything else. Greetings, from Philippines.
I’ve done a lot of work and it’s time to rest - love this :) I’ve always feel guilty of not doing enough too. Thanks for the perspective
Awesome video! Thanks for sharing. I love the peacefulness. We just moved out of NYC to NC and love it out. Maybe in the future my wife and I can do something similar.
The point on saving time is so good. When you work for someone else during the day you kind of HAVE to save time on these other tasks. But when you have the whole day to do them, there’s no point in speeding up these tasks. i feel myself longing for a simple life like yours more and more.... it’s not a lazy life. Just simpler. And God willing this will not be a dream for the rest of my life.
And it is a lot of work. A lot.
Never comment on anything but what you are doing is gold. Absolutely a beautiful life.
Wow, then thank you so much for the comment Joel ❤
This is my absolute dream life! Cabin in the woods with no towns on site! Wish I could come experience it! I hope to be here one day! This life isn’t supposed to be so stressful and that’s all it is here in the States. Great video!
Thanks so much! Inspiring is the word regarding the simplicity and resting.
Totally in agreement with your sentiment that sometimes it is hard to just do nothing without feeling like you're being useless. I try to remind myself to have a nap under the trees once in a while (in Summer, of course, lol)
We need to learn to be bored sometimes 😊 I've actually tried the hammock during winter, it's coooooold 🙈😂
I love your life and sense of humor. You had me at light a candle, write poetry and meditate. L.O.L.
Great video! Ah, the art of living a simpler life. We miss out so much with the typical hectic lifestyles of today. Thanks for sharing and inspiring us to slow things down.