The Beauty of a Normal Life
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- “We are very good at preparing to live, but not very good at living. We know how to sacrifice ten years for a diploma, and we are willing to work very hard to get a job, a car, a house, and so on. But we have difficulty remembering that we are alive in the present moment, the only moment there is for us to be alive.” - Thích Nhất Hạnh
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*5 things to quit right now:*
*1. Overthinking*
*2. Trying to make everyone happy*
*3. Living in the past*
*4. Worrying*
*5. Doubting yourself*
Thank you for your 5 things to quit suggestion as I definitely need to quit most of them if not all. The 2 biggest ones I really need to get over, are worrying and doubting. These two have been the Barrier of every goal I want to achieve in life!
@@aliceadam6896 Yeah, the two things just consume our positive energy endlessly and bring no any meaningful stuff
The Story of my life
People used to comment that I am living a mediocre life, from being a registered nurse with high paying job to working as an Instrument Technician which gets lower pay than a nurse. I ran out of words rationalizing my decisions. Instead, I showed them that regardless of the kind of job and pay I get, I have more time to enjoy life, more time to enjoy the magnificent view from my apartment, more time to spend with my husband, and more time to watch your vlogs and contemplate on it. 🥰
Good for you :) show them with action !!
Shilhi, your comment speaks to me because I'm also a registered nurse typically getting high pay who is looking to do something else that lets me do more of what i want with my time and lets me do more things that give me life... recently quit my last nursing position to take some time to figure things out for myself -- wish I could know more about your journey going as a hard working RN to obviously a position that lets you give yourself some self care 😌
Nurses are so valuable, you are valuable, finding a caring nurse that take care of a sick person is priceless, you are very important in our society, whoever tell you mediocre don’t listen to them, you are a very important person and I appreciate YOU wherever you are
@@chrileey It takes a lot of courage to step down and shift career but I have realized, mental health is now more important than titles, money, popularity, all the other standards set by the society. Malama life vlog has been a blessing to me. Maybe now is your turn to reevaluate what you reay want and what truly makes you happy. 🥰
@@exoticaism Thank you for the kind and inspiring comment. I will cherish this. 🥰
*“Reduce the complexity of life by eliminating the needless wants of life, and the labors of life reduce themselves.” - Edwin Way Teale*
Always the best quotes :) thanks
🙏 *5 Things to Never Do in Rush:*
*1) Giving away your trust*
*2) Making big desicions*
*3) Judging someone's character*
*4) Falling in love*
*5) Eating your food*
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Everytime I watch your videos, it's like taking a deep breath that feeds my soul. Thank you.
Thank you so much Karine! Love hearing that :)
I feel the same Karine 🌹
Me too. Thank you so much for putting the experience into words. ❤
'We are very good at preparing to live but not very good at living'
Often times we get caught up on the next big thing we forget to value our present. Thanks for this beautiful message Sophie.❤
Thank you for watching ❤😊
Such a beautiful reminder for me. my life doesn’t have to be spectacular and over the top to be beautiful.
it definitely doesn't! sometimes I feel like I just need to pay more attention
"Everything I want in life is right here happening right in front of me." 💖💖💖
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*Living our life well is the real page turner in the pages that are written in our lives. I have memories of my childhood doing simple activities that brought me so much joy in life and its those memories I remember the most. I dont want to be rich and have many things, my goal in life is to just live well and count my blessings.* 🌸💕
@Love Melanin it's a beautiful way to live 😊
You live according to your words and I love that Deandra :) You're so right about simple childhood activities that brought so much joy ❤️ thank you always for watching
@@MalamaLife you're welcome always 😊💕
me too❤️
I was teary-eyed when you said, “that I became the best dog mom” 🥺. Many of us are now becoming a homebody embracing the normal ordinary life. Thank you for another beautiful reminder, Sophie. 💛
Living an ordinary normal life might be easy but living it well is a whole other story" Thank you, again! I've been feeling bored and unmotivated lately, I truly miss my partner but when I heard this line "I may not leave a legacy or be the best at anything, but I have loved the people in my life deeply" it gave me strength to continue living, Thank you so much!
Wishing you the best 🥰
I believe how one feels about a place all comes down to perspective. Even if a place looks like paradise on the surface, that doesn’t mean it feels that way when you are there. Even knowing this, I do find it incredibly interesting how the grass always appears greener on the other side.
so interesting how our minds work this way. It's mentally draining to think that there is always something better
Thank you for this. Really spoke to me. Since I turned 40, I feel the societal pressure to do more, be more, and leave a lasting legacy. All of those expectations clash with the simple life that I enjoy. It is nice hearing someone else with the same perspective. Thank you again 😃
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Praise Jesus…He was a minimalist that lived a rich life
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And His Father had made him King at His right hand as a reward
The day you are born, for me it was 1957. At 9 years old I understand what life was go to be. I started my first business at 10. At 17 I when into the Army one 4 year tour. Then I spent 28 years in the Auto Industry retired. The next day I started a Handyman Business, 13 years later I am ready for the next adventure for the future!!! I love living the is the key to life. LIVE. I'm 63 now ready for the next 40 years. OH YEAH.
Very inspirational 😁👍
Whenever I feel that I am not doing enough in my life or I feel I am not talented enough to leave a mark on this earth and feel lost, I come here, see this video and calm my lost soul. 😇
Very glad I came across your channel. Your message really resonates with me. It sometimes feels hard to be accepted by society when you don't join the "hustle" culture. It's comforting to know that there are still people out there who appreciate a relaxed lifestyle.
Yes! I'm so connect with other who look at life through this lens 🥰
I've always stood by, there's no such thing as "normal" life... there's just life.
Have a great day, Sophie! =)
❤😍 thanks for watching
Constantly trying to be better than the rest sometimes can ruin your mental health & self esteem when you fail to be. Ya, it's alright if your life is normal, you don't always gotta be at the top! It's okay to be an average Joe :)
Yes!! Completely agree
Ah I really can relate to this. I feel so happy and peaceful everyday. I feel fulfilled and loved and creative. A few months my friends asked me what my dream was and I said I was living it. The thing that makes me the happiest is spending time with my family. I am 26, and a stay at home mom and wife to my 2 daughters and husband and I am thrilled to wake up every morning to be with my family. This is the dream for me. We are working on buying a house but it is nothing stressful. We have enough for our needs and a little to save and we focus on one another. Bliss ☺️
"it is so simple to be happy, but so difficult to be simple"
- a great saint
It's a life long task :)
Omfg. I was thinking, "I could listen to her while I start my cardio journey. Wish she had a podcast." And what do you know!? She does. Thank you, Sophie.
Thanks for supporting me 😊
The sadness will last forever
- Vincent van Gogh
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I feel like your contents are growing, as you are growing as a person. Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us. ♥️
🥺❤ thanks sis. Hope you know how much that means to me
I think i am very much like her. Who else is? Finding a partner like her will be an iceing on the cake but it's really tough these days. For me peace of mind is more important than money.
@Malama Life is back with yet another top-notch content and smashing it out the park
Aw thank you so much ❤
Her voice and videos are so therapeutic.✨😌
Her simple philosophy of life always leave me behind amused. She made me realise that life is truly beautiful in this now.
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I gotta say you truly are living the life i would love to live.We share many things in common viewpoint for one. And your viewpoint on life is beautiful
Happy you can relate Scott 😊
Living a normal life simply means realising what brings you peace and living for it not bothering about what people say about it but the joy it brings to you
This is so important ❤️
I am new to your channel, and this is the first video I've viewed of yours. What a beautiful perspective you've developed! 🖤
Your videos are just... Blessings. I too decided to live a normal life without being the best in anything, and seeing you talk about it with such ease and happiness, my heart feels calm and ready to do this. Thank you for your amazing channel.
I'm so happy that you also see the beauty of an ordinary life ❤️
You're right. The good life is the life that does you good - no matter how unexceptional. Just include love and you have the essentials. Modern life is so ful of acidic criticism. Don't feel guilty about being happy. Just be thankful.
good reminders ❤️
“We are very good at preparing to live but not very good at living”--that resonates to me so much 💯
for me too ❤️
This is one of those statements I've let bounce around my skull for an hour or two. I think I function best when doing a mix of challenging activities (taking on difficult/complex work) and mixing in some chill time (cycling, wine, reading, staring into space). I have turbulence when I venture too far into things that would be regarded as superficial (acquiring high tech bikes or cycling gear for example). You have absolutely nailed it when you say we really need to be able to step back at least some time and be happy in the moment/being alive.
I agree with you. I also crave some adventures and challenges at times
The most beautiful, smooth and hard hitting video about the chaos we create in our lives by ourselves. Thankyou so much for this❤
Everything we want has always been right in front of us. We just have to realize how grateful we are to have it.😊
Being grateful changes everything
Magnificent 👌🏻 you really share peace and a better version of life
❤ thank you so much
Been lonely and sad these couple of days. I’m grateful for your videos, Sophie. They’re refreshing to the soul and mind. Kudos!
It’s comforting to know there are other people in this world who feel the same way. Beautiful video and thank you for sharing your ideas with the world.
The filtered lighting was so good I had to go back and watch a second time for the content.
Thanks Doug. Lighting was really beautiful that day 😊 I just got lucky I was there
Just what i needed! Thank you so much, Sophie :)
"Quiet ...is by No means ordinary"
Trueee
I also study English by watching Malama's meaningful videos.
Thank you so much for always sharing your daily life calmly and saying a lot of meaningful things!
I'm happy you can study English :) I try to speak clearly so it's easy to understand
@@MalamaLife Thank you. Teacher!~^^
I wish you all the best in the future!
i am “living in the present” advocate here:)
and i was afraid too of being mediocre when iwas younger… but as i grow older, i came to realized that living and giving our best in everyday is what matters the most … because being in the present - is a gift✌🏻🙏🏻
The biggest gift 😍
Beautiful! Thank you 😊
Yes! This is it! Thank you for sharing this. I loved it. Much love! 💗
That is soooo true… I prepare so much for the next thing that I sometimes don’t live in the present moment…. 💐 thank you for creating content like this… I love watching your videos
I put your quotes in my journal, thank you for sharing ❤️
Thank you for sharing, this meant a lot.
The intro gave me goosebumps. I had no idea how bad I needed this video 💜
You are changing how I look at my life in so many ways. I wanted to say thank you for all you have shared and guidance on a life of peace, balance, and harmony. Your videos have brought me to find new awareness in myself that I have always wanted. Thank you 🌺
such a sweet comment. thank you so much 🥰
Thank you Sophie for reminding me that there is beauty in living a simple life. 😀
I always come here when I want to feel peaceful and grounded. I'm so glad I discovered this channel. Thank you for what you do.
I find this video very interesting, especially about normal life. I moved from a big city to a small town. I feel a lot better, especially as a minimalist it is easy to live and you can still enjoy your life. Thanks for this Video with a beautiful message Sophie and God bless you 🙏🏾😊
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Beautiful video, thank you
Thank for this video
Thank you Malama for inspiring us always!
Thank you for the messages❤️
Beautifully said. Thank you, & bless you.
Good for you!! You found the value of "peace of mind"... Continue doing what you do and sharing it with others, especially young adults
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such a refreshing video! thank you for this!🧡
Learning a lot from this video, thanks!
Thank you for your great video❤️❤️❤️
The Voice and the light music is taking it to an another level 💕
Thank you 🙏🏽 you always inspire me 🤍🙌🏽😊
Your voice is so calming 💕
Simple living wise thinking
❤ thank you
“… it’s like chasing a target that’s always moving, meanwhile, missing out on the life that’s right in front of us.” so so good, dear one. thank you for who you are. we appreciate you modeling how to be present in this day and age. 🪴
Thank you so much ❤️ I'm glad this message resonates with you too :)
I stumbled upon your channel yesterday, and since then I have been binge watching every single video. They inspire me to live a better life. Thank you for making such beautiful videos.
Thank you so much❤️ really appreciate the support
this was beautiful and comforting ❤ thank you
Your video builds my life
This made me cry tears of joy at the end! Thank you for your content - you leave a ripple effect on the ones you come in contact with
Another great video reminding me of the simplicity of life. Sometimes I get so caught up in keeping up with all that I have to do I let memories with my babies slip away. It hurts to think that we have this obligation to keep climbing this imaginary ladder all the while forgetting to enjoy the little things along the way.
Thank you for this. I needed to be reminded and your video did just that.
I'm happy to hear that :) thank you for watching
Thank you dear :)
You just gave voice to my thoughts in such a perfect, beautiful way. I had never wanted to be consumed by life, chasing one goal after another, trying to prove the world that I'm this overachiever/successful person. I love my family and friends, I live in a beautiful place (and like you said, I know that's a blessing in the first place), and I enjoy my job. I could get a better paying one, maybe something more extravagant or fancier, but I wouldn't want to trade the peaceful, loving environment I've created for me just to fulfill this image that's so popular in the world right now.
We discovered it sooner in life, yes, and I'm grateful for that every single day. Thank you Sophie :)
I'm so happy you can relate to me :) It's nice to connect with others who also see it the way I do.
@@MalamaLife absolutely! 🤗 thank you for your beautiful videos, and a hug from Italy!
I was just reading through peoples comments on this and you have given a lovely reply.
The video is so calming...I really enjoyed it!
This is the best video in TH-cam.. you literally spoke my heart. This is the life I want.
Thankyou so much for making this video
Thank you ❤️
Beautiful message. Thank you. ❤️
Thank you Rebecca :)
Not me balling my eyes out after watching this… 😭 thank you for this video!!
Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for this video!
❤️ thanks so much for watching
This was what I needed. It reminds me to live here in this very moment with every little ordinary thing that makes an xtraordinary life.
yes! exactly :)
Loved your message. Thank you! :)
Thanks for watching :)
Very refreshing God is love God loves you✝
Love this💜
Sophie, thankyou for always reminding us about the purpose of life, seeing life in different perspective. As minimalist I started to realize few thing that you mentioned
I'm so happy to hear that :)
Woowww, thank you for this beautiful message!! it is so, so valuable and so needed. tTHIS is what we need to remember...all the time. every time.
Such a beautiful video ! Thank you for this 💓
Thank you so much for watching :)
Love this.
I watched and listened this video more then 50 times. At the first time, I just wanted to study English and I choose this one since it is kinda short one to repeat, but I just felt in love with Sophie's thought which is really needed for me.
Very well said, very well spoken 🙏🏻🕊
❤️ thank you so much!
You are wise beyond your years. Thank you for this beautiful channel!!!
I feel so much better about myself after watching this video. I have been putting so much pressure on myself lately, which doesn't feel good at all. Thank you!
Really enjoy your philosophy for simple living and the cinematic shots that accentuate this philosophy with the poetic visuals.
Sophie, you also could do narration for audiobooks and documentaries, but no doubt you have your hands full with this channel:)...lot of work and craft and art!
I love this one!
Honestly, you have a therapy voice. I really love it. Thank you so much for your sharing.
I think this is enough dear.
Having all these blessings from God is a true fortune!
For me I am still fighting for sort of stable normal life
Enjoy every moment ❤
Thank you so much ❤ I agree with you
Beautiful.... well said Malama Life....
Thank you for watching :)
This is so meaningful. Thank you for sharing.
❤️ thank you so much Tessa