As a man in his 50s having worked since 18 having a wife & kid. Time is your most precious asset. You can get another car another house another TV. You can't get back time you wasted or missed.
Issue with older generations not understanding. I'm in my 70's and it took me too damn long to get off the "train" of wanting more stuff, keeping up with the Jones's. You're young and lucky you figured it out. The last 20 years have been the happiest, realizing I don't need anymore stuff!
We made a choice when raising our two daughters to stick with entertainment that didn’t involve television babysitting, among many other lifestyle choices. They learned to be creative, use their imagination and not need constant external stimulus like so many of their friends. Fast forward 29 years and our eldest is living in Costa Rica with her husband a very minimalist lifestyle as they can travel out of a few backpacks. Our youngest is, essentially, back country living and building a 25’ x 25’ geodesic dome to live in, wood heating and also very minimalistic. On the flip side we recently sold everything that wouldn’t fit in four large suitcases and moved to Mexico. That was 32 years of accumulation and home, cars etc. We have embraced this living style and new country but we have a long way to go beyond the physicality of the changes. Our eldest, just today, thanked us for raising them the way we did as it opened up so many possibilities beyond the social expectations of friends and family as her and her sister are able to employ critical thinking skills without the trappings of those expectations that are the result of various external pressures. Basically, we are the black sheep and we love our life with less, living slower and appreciating what we need vs what we want as we realize the want is often a result of being marketed to and bowing to those social pressures of accumulating stuff.
Excellent video. I am 52 and found simple living in my 20’s. I am so grateful to have lived life with these principles. It has helped me in more ways than I can begin to express. Thank you for sharing your message with others.
The comment 'we are wrong all the time' made me instantly relaxed! I love it, it leaves all the room for not knowing, which keeps the mind open and the soul relaxed! Thank you for the sweet video.
Seve, you are half my age, and still you're able to speak out loud and say the words - as they were spoken out of my mouth 🤗 I experienced almost the same as you, in my minimalist/down sizing/ declutter-proces...and the buttom line is: it has brought so much calm, gratitude, happiness, contentness, and meaning to my life ❤ I cherish every step I have taken, every breath, every day🙏 and every step, breath and day I have in front of me. And my colour is for sure, the colour of the Sun ☀️
I really resonate with a lot of what you are saying and live a simple life myself. I have noticed that I have a slightly different take on the "quality vs quantity" aspect of friendships. I have worked in service and bars for many years and I have really learned to love a casual friendship. I am a bartender twice a week (currently my only gig - thank god for low rent) and love seeing all the local regulars. I do not really hangout with these people when not at work but I love getting to see everybody and chat for a little while here and there and running into them in the streets. I do have a few close friends, but also really appreciate having so many "more subtle" connections with people. The more love you give, the more love you get, the more love you give. Great content my man. subscribed
Im 42 and live my life alone in a big city in my own strength.....people around me brainwashed from child to adult to think that extern factors are important.....status, money and material things....all short term and to me empty and relativ.....happyness start inside you and not with extern factors. I change my whole life when i was in my 30s. End of the day its your life and your happyness and not what the matrix wants....all modern slave robots. Blessed my friend ✨🍀🙏💌
Only just discovered your channel and really enjoying your videos. I can relate to them more than the ones living in a cottage or wooden hut in the middle of nowhere. It's a more realistic existence. Even if we live in an urban area, it can still be slow, peaceful, simple living. It's what we make of it that matters. We can always escape to the countryside to enjoy all it has to offer. I think you have a very balanced view of slow living. I'm 63 and have always lived a slow life. It was more hectic when the kids were home, but the last 20 years or so have been so peaceful. I just enjoy living in the moment, taking joy from the simple things in life, and doing as I please... and not what others think I should be doing.
You are absolutely right. We should not be slave of crass commercialization. Just imagine if everyone lives simply & frugality, mother earth will definitely benefit from it due to less pollution
My life is a warm cozy heather grey. Great video Seve. I totally agree with you- I've never been spiritual at all but minimalism has given me a deep emotional appreciation for the things I have.
Might sound sad for some, but it isnt... my life is a comfy matte black. It has always been. And thank you for the video. Great to find a like minded being. Be on your way and all the best to you :)
I started simplifying my life and adding spiritual element to it 5 years ago, and it has been an amazing journey of self discovery and self growth so far... Am 52 and plan to keep at it... No disappointments yet...
How did u simplify your life?what is your mindset? I'm 37 and trying to be more pragmatic, I also started to be minimalist, I'm tryimg to simplify life but it seems it's not simple.
@@meow3162 Basically going with the flow of life, and taking things as they come... Not caring about what others think... Meditating... Trying to be mindful... Believing that God/Universe is working with me, not against me... Keeping my wants few and simple... Focusing on re-designing my life one little step at a time... Oh, we all have so many possibilities!!!
Great video dude! I feel like I'm on a similar journey, I've had financial success but I realise that I actually felt much happier when I was working part-time and spending the rest of my time with friends and family or investing in myself. Keep up the great work.
Man, u don't sound like u NEED fixing! U are perfect as u are. And minimalism, I think, isn't about the number of things u have, but about not attaching to anything. Except love, for yourself and others. Always have an abundance of love ❤️
I realized that being time rich is much better than having more money when i was 23-24 years old.. time is really the most important thing we have, dont waste it for a piece of paper.
Gorgeous human, beautiful views, interesting and relaxing format, AND we get to go beyond surface-level thoughts/content?? Thank you for putting this energy out there, it is immensely helpful. I appreciate you so much.
Great video, Seve! Just discovered your channel and subscribed. My life color is green because that is the color of growing things. I try to keep our sacred Mother Earth in mind when I take action in my life. I'm in my 70s and I'm so impressed that you are so wise at such a young age. A spiritual connection inspires us to live a life beyond the dead end life of materialism. Perhaps you can speak about if daily gratitude helps your slow/simple living journey.
Wow.. this video is so soothing and relaxing, just watching how slowly you speak makes me feel more present.. and living! I don’t just hear you, I understand you deeply.. it’s amazing, it is my dream to live life like that.
The phone sound is really good. 😀 I am in no way a minimalist, but I buy very few new things these days, especially technology wise, because I think a lot of things don't evolve anymore, it's just the producers making new models out of greed, not because they've come up with something new. And in a way it makes me sad that I've already experienced peak mobile phone, peak car, peak houses and it just seems to be going ever increasingly fast downhill.
Hi, perhaps the peak item is not a peak and simply a plateau with all the other items that suffice? What is the point of a peak item if one does not use or need all of its capabilities? Have a happy, simple day!
Yes on everything you said! I've been through a similar journey, and created a simple life that works for me/feels good! Love the expanding spirituality/gratitude/joy that comes from slowing down! Wonderful video, thank you so much for sharing!!
I've done a similar thing with Christmas approaching. There's really any "thing" within reason I want. It's more about experiences and things I want to do, things that can't literally be bought. Aside from a cabin on some land, but I don't think Santa can fit that in his sleigh. It'll come with time.
Great points Steve! Recently I started getting rid of a lot of things and selling some of them online and it feels so good to do that. Having only the things I need! I have to say though, that if I have only few things that I really need, I would like them to be high quality, because if there’s something I use on a daily basis and it brings me value I want it to be high quality and pleasant to use, so for example, I would prefer using a high quality phone instead of a cheap one, again, just because it is one of my few things I own and use everyday frequently :)
You are such an amazing person, I am so glad that CZcams recommended me one of your videos yesterday, and between yesterday and today I have now watched quite a few many more videos of yours, and it gave me a lot of reassurance that I was not a weirdo by having the same kind of mindset. I too have a minimalist mindset, I believe simple things in life are the most beautiful ones, and I have never fitted into this world, and it's worldly ways. Can't appreciate you enough!
Seve, this the third of your videos to which I am responded. Every time a certain acquaintance sees me, he always asks, Bob why are you still wasting your money on rent? You should be buying a house. You're just letting your money go down the drain. My answer is always the same. It's just money and I don't care. I have always been satisfied being a renter. And that's all that matters! If you are feeling happy you're on the right track!
Seve, thank you for this great video. I just found your channel today and am happily beginning to go through all of your vlogs. I feel an affinity for all you are syaing and appreciate your way of presenting things. I can always learn more about how to live a good life in this world.
Hi Seve, thanks for your videos. I recently discovered your channel. It makes me think a lot. Looking forward to see more videos 👌🏼Greetings from Spain 😊
I love everything you say! I don‘t know anyone who is feeling similar to the way how I feel. I‘ve got the feeling of beeing understood listening to you! ❤
7:30 _"You can be a minimalist and still be an a$$hole."_ This is true. In fact, we could replace "minimalist" with probably any other group or process identifier -- rich person, poor person, spiritual person, materialist person, etc. -- and it would still be a true statement. Our practices are *how* we choose to live, but our *selves* are who -- *who* -- we are _regardless the group or process that we identify as/with._
Couldn't agree more. One has to define his/her own way of minimalist life. Couple of years ago I started creating a list of material things I need (except for obvious items like spoon/fork or bed). Today this list contains 3 items which is bike, ebook reader and fishing rod and I feel like I realy do not need anything more. Crucial thing was to realize the difference between my true needs and desires. Not all what I desire is what I truly need. Some of my desires can make me even unhappy as I realized I was overwhelmed by possessions. In fact I didn't possess those things, they just possessed me as I had to take care of them, clean them, maintain them... As burned out workaholic I am still working on simplifying my life, but never been so hopeful before...
Wow marvelous video,no words to say.everyone should lead life like u as it is perfect and liked by God,not destroying nature,helping others,spending more life understanding ourself,doing meditation,be calm.these are features to lead happy healthy life for 100 yrs
It resonates so much with me because I realized I was asked so often what I want (including me asking myself) that I came to the conclusion that I don't want anything right now. I am happy where I am and not striving the ideal life is ok and totally fine!
A time you enjoyed wasting is not actually wasted time. Love your videos. I’m slowly doing minimalism. I don’t want to rush things because I’m afraid I won’t enjoy the journey if I rush to be minimalist.
Fantastic and right on the money. My experience exactly when I woke up at 38 after living the hustle culture successfully for 15 years. (successfully in their terms not mine) 👍
I've watched (binged) a lot of videos with similar topic as this one. I've felt like most of those have been repetitive and I did not get much value. Just few minutes in your video and I've brought out my all-around notebook and wrote down how I want my life to be 10-12 years from now. Your decision to work 6 hrs, choosing time over potential earnings, reinforces my desire to work less hours and have more time living my life and spending it how I want. I'm not there yet. I have a lot of work to do to have that option but this gave me a lot of inspiration and drive. Thank you! This is my first video from your channel and will definitely check out your other videos. New subscriber here!
So happy you found my video valuable! 😇 We are all in different paths and phases in our lives. Hope you'll be able to create the life that fits your health and spirit the best 😊
Yellow is my favorite color! Over in my part of the world (Michigan, USA) the reds are *outstanding* this year! This is one of our more glorious autumns on record!
Several years ago, I have discovered for myself something that I call "wasting time productively". When I would find myself unable to address what I considered priorities, I would procrastinate on them by doing what is important to me, but is not a priority. In that way, I understood that I am still procrastinating, but there is some good coming from it. Hence, your speech around 5:40--5:45 resonated with me .
It feels like you are my twin brother as I live very similar life to you just working part time and enjoying me time and freedom more than things... Such a well balanced life and inner peace is priceless....
I am from the tropical, it's green. For life's colour I feel like it is changing from time to time... just discovered your channel and leave a comment for the first time, because I like this question that you asked, thank you!
Wise words from a young man, I'm probably twice your age and have only learned the same over recent years. There is nothing more important than your health for a start so no experimental jabs for me, secondly without love, is life worth living? We are all stuck in this monetary system to some degree but don't buy into having the most expensive item of anything, it will soon become old/obsolete anyhow.
Thank you, Seve! And again everything you say resonates with me so much. It's so great to hear someone sharing thoughts of not receiving any gifts. It's exactly how I feel myself. And so few people around me can in fact understand that. Also regarding mental clutter - it may be even a heavier load we carry compared to the physical stuff we have. Your question about the colour of life made me think a lot. I can't think of any colour. Seems that my life is transparent. I'm glad I found your channel!
Transparent, that's interesting! Made me immediately think of letting life flow naturally and not getting stuck in one phase or narrative of your life 🌱
Maybe rethink the gift giving/receiving thing? Giving a gift gives pleasure to the giver, it allows them to feel generous and loving. I understand that you are talking about unnecessary flash/dazzle/expense. But taking someone out for coffee, drawing a small picture, writing a letter of appreciation can give both giver and receiver a little glow!
Your voice and accent are absoutely beautiful! I am only one minute into the video but will check out your whole channel because it is so wonderful to listen to you speaking. Sorry, this is kinda random but I had to say it. Back to watching the video :D
Moving far from a 250k city to a 1k village is, 3 years in, an interesting experience. Gone are trophy hierarchies. The solitude forces, and helps, you to enjoy time alone. Nature is always here to cheer you up or vice versa. I felt it was harder to be alone in the city. You felt extra isolated seing all people, you had no relation to, all the time. It has a bunch of downsides but mostly practical ones. A bit surprisingly good sides dominates this far.
Being a spiritual person has nothing to do with other people. Being nice, helpful, caring etc,all involves self importance, we hate to hear this because it uncovers an uncomfortable truth and makes us question our motives for everything. But look at any large growth period in your life and understand that it took an immense personal effort to overcome. The fact that this guy did this change and stuck to it is giving him personal power, he created the thought form, then fed it, and in return it feeds him, regardless of the end goal. We are obsessed with 'gain', which makes us addicted to 'end results', meaning we pay less attention along the journey, as long as the destination is reached. A clue to this is the fact that millions of organisms are born every day, and none of them will avoid the 'end result' of life.... does it stop them trying to survive? All paths lead nowhere, but a path with heart is worth taking....
Without even a call to action you understood the assignment 😂 Yeah this time of the year the cozy chill vibe is everywhere here, we call this period "ruska" 🍁🍂
@@TheTRELOS7 George, the Finnish word ruska has nothing to do with Russia 😄 It means the phenomenon when leaves change colours from green to yellow and then red. So no worries, my content has nothing to do with Russia and politics. I've been keeping myself updated and aware of the horrors there almost daily too. Very difficult times for people there, I have a friend that lives in Kyiv 😢 You can google "Ruska Finland" to learn more and see some nice nature pics if you want to
@@SunnyKindJourney Ha ha ha, I think you guys are more complicated than the Greeks, ruska for photosynthesis give me a break, I still love you man he he.
@@TheTRELOS7 Yeah Finnish language is so strange at times 😄 But the pronouciation is somewhat similar to yours so I could pick up Greek pretty fast when I was studying it. No I have already forgotten most of it though
What colour is your life? 👇 Mine is yellow 🌞
Green 🙂
@@alinemachado3 💚
purple💜
@@vanillamoon9901 💜
Mine is also my yellow 💛
As a man in his 50s having worked since 18 having a wife & kid. Time is your most precious asset. You can get another car another house another TV. You can't get back time you wasted or missed.
I've been telling people for years now, "If I can't eat it or spend it... don't buy it for me." They eventually understood it.
Something I can Eat or drink I say 😊
I would add something- "If I cant eat it, spend it, or experience it, " such as tickets to a show! :)
Issue with older generations not understanding. I'm in my 70's and it took me too damn long to get
off the "train" of wanting more stuff, keeping up with the Jones's. You're young and lucky you figured it out. The last 20 years have been the happiest, realizing I don't need anymore stuff!
Wow, this gives me so much confidence! 🙌 Thank you
We made a choice when raising our two daughters to stick with entertainment that didn’t involve television babysitting, among many other lifestyle choices. They learned to be creative, use their imagination and not need constant external stimulus like so many of their friends. Fast forward 29 years and our eldest is living in Costa Rica with her husband a very minimalist lifestyle as they can travel out of a few backpacks. Our youngest is, essentially, back country living and building a 25’ x 25’ geodesic dome to live in, wood heating and also very minimalistic. On the flip side we recently sold everything that wouldn’t fit in four large suitcases and moved to Mexico. That was 32 years of accumulation and home, cars etc. We have embraced this living style and new country but we have a long way to go beyond the physicality of the changes.
Our eldest, just today, thanked us for raising them the way we did as it opened up so many possibilities beyond the social expectations of friends and family as her and her sister are able to employ critical thinking skills without the trappings of those expectations that are the result of various external pressures.
Basically, we are the black sheep and we love our life with less, living slower and appreciating what we need vs what we want as we realize the want is often a result of being marketed to and bowing to those social pressures of accumulating stuff.
Excellent video. I am 52 and found simple living in my 20’s. I am so grateful to have lived life with these principles. It has helped me in more ways than I can begin to express. Thank you for sharing your message with others.
Wow, so cool! Any tips for someone younger like me? 🤗
@@SunnyKindJourney once this life takes a hold of you it sticks. I think you’re doing an excellent job, you’re wise beyond your years already. ❤️
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Color: Green. am 67 yrs Young .. SUCH an important video. Thank you !!
The comment 'we are wrong all the time' made me instantly relaxed! I love it, it leaves all the room for not knowing, which keeps the mind open and the soul relaxed! Thank you for the sweet video.
Seve, you are half my age, and still you're able to speak out loud and say the words - as they were spoken out of my mouth 🤗
I experienced almost the same as you, in my minimalist/down sizing/ declutter-proces...and the buttom line is:
it has brought so much calm, gratitude, happiness, contentness, and meaning to my life ❤
I cherish every step I have taken, every breath, every day🙏 and every step, breath and day I have in front of me.
And my colour is for sure, the colour of the Sun ☀️
What a beautiful comment Camilla ❤ Sending you lots of love 🤗
Oh Dear, I AM 57 and just start to become who I really am! And ist’s worth to start even now.🤗.
Thank you for the inspiration. You are so right!
How awesome is that! Would love to see videos from someone experienced like you and follow the journey, I'm sure I could learn a lot 😍
@@SunnyKindJourney 🤗
I really resonate with a lot of what you are saying and live a simple life myself. I have noticed that I have a slightly different take on the "quality vs quantity" aspect of friendships. I have worked in service and bars for many years and I have really learned to love a casual friendship. I am a bartender twice a week (currently my only gig - thank god for low rent) and love seeing all the local regulars. I do not really hangout with these people when not at work but I love getting to see everybody and chat for a little while here and there and running into them in the streets. I do have a few close friends, but also really appreciate having so many "more subtle" connections with people. The more love you give, the more love you get, the more love you give. Great content my man. subscribed
"I value my time more..." superb words!
🙌🏼🙌🏼
Being spiritual is our true nature 💖 as we are just souls having a human experience 🌟
Love it 🥰
I love this
Im 42 and live my life alone in a big city in my own strength.....people around me brainwashed from child to adult to think that extern factors are important.....status, money and material things....all short term and to me empty and relativ.....happyness start inside you and not with extern factors.
I change my whole life when i was in my 30s.
End of the day its your life and your happyness and not what the matrix wants....all modern slave robots.
Blessed my friend ✨🍀🙏💌
Only just discovered your channel and really enjoying your videos. I can relate to them more than the ones living in a cottage or wooden hut in the middle of nowhere. It's a more realistic existence. Even if we live in an urban area, it can still be slow, peaceful, simple living. It's what we make of it that matters. We can always escape to the countryside to enjoy all it has to offer. I think you have a very balanced view of slow living. I'm 63 and have always lived a slow life. It was more hectic when the kids were home, but the last 20 years or so have been so peaceful. I just enjoy living in the moment, taking joy from the simple things in life, and doing as I please... and not what others think I should be doing.
You are absolutely right. We should not be slave of crass commercialization. Just imagine if everyone lives simply & frugality, mother earth will definitely benefit from it due to less pollution
I'm from the older generation & I perfectly understand. I'm living the simple lifestyle too.
My life is a warm cozy heather grey. Great video Seve. I totally agree with you- I've never been spiritual at all but minimalism has given me a deep emotional appreciation for the things I have.
Thank you for the lovely comment, Nicole 🌱
Thank you so much for your video, dear. So true. We have chosen to not have Christmas presents, but to enjoy time together. Blessings.
If more people thought and acted as you do, the world would be so much better.
Might sound sad for some, but it isnt... my life is a comfy matte black. It has always been. And thank you for the video. Great to find a like minded being. Be on your way and all the best to you :)
Love this! Thank you so much 😊
I love this! I feel my life is a beautiful grey scale.
I started simplifying my life and adding spiritual element to it 5 years ago, and it has been an amazing journey of self discovery and self growth so far... Am 52 and plan to keep at it... No disappointments yet...
How did u simplify your life?what is your mindset? I'm 37 and trying to be more pragmatic, I also started to be minimalist, I'm tryimg to simplify life but it seems it's not simple.
@@meow3162 Basically going with the flow of life, and taking things as they come... Not caring about what others think... Meditating... Trying to be mindful... Believing that God/Universe is working with me, not against me... Keeping my wants few and simple... Focusing on re-designing my life one little step at a time... Oh, we all have so many possibilities!!!
I love how I can tell you are from Finland by how you speak. Terkkuja Oulusta.
Great video dude! I feel like I'm on a similar journey, I've had financial success but I realise that I actually felt much happier when I was working part-time and spending the rest of my time with friends and family or investing in myself.
Keep up the great work.
Man, u don't sound like u NEED fixing! U are perfect as u are. And minimalism, I think, isn't about the number of things u have, but about not attaching to anything. Except love, for yourself and others. Always have an abundance of love ❤️
Love this comment Kim ❤ Thank you!
I realized that being time rich is much better than having more money when i was 23-24 years old.. time is really the most important thing we have, dont waste it for a piece of paper.
Gorgeous human, beautiful views, interesting and relaxing format, AND we get to go beyond surface-level thoughts/content?? Thank you for putting this energy out there, it is immensely helpful. I appreciate you so much.
You are a treasure and a rare jewel in society. Please continue your inspiring presentations.
Ooh Roger thank you for these lovely words ❤ I definitely will!
Great video, Seve! Just discovered your channel and subscribed. My life color is green because that is the color of growing things. I try to keep our sacred Mother Earth in mind when I take action in my life. I'm in my 70s and I'm so impressed that you are so wise at such a young age. A spiritual connection inspires us to live a life beyond the dead end life of materialism. Perhaps you can speak about if daily gratitude helps your slow/simple living journey.
Wow.. this video is so soothing and relaxing, just watching how slowly you speak makes me feel more present.. and living! I don’t just hear you, I understand you deeply.. it’s amazing, it is my dream to live life like that.
I value peace of mind above all
The phone sound is really good. 😀
I am in no way a minimalist, but I buy very few new things these days, especially technology wise, because I think a lot of things don't evolve anymore, it's just the producers making new models out of greed, not because they've come up with something new.
And in a way it makes me sad that I've already experienced peak mobile phone, peak car, peak houses and it just seems to be going ever increasingly fast downhill.
Hi, perhaps the peak item is not a peak and simply a plateau with all the other items that suffice? What is the point of a peak item if one does not use or need all of its capabilities? Have a happy, simple day!
i love the way you see things in life! that's gonna be my new year's resolution!
Thank you Steve, that was very honest and enlightening.
Thank you so much 💓 great insights!! Best of luck on your journey,love and light ✨ 🙏💫💗
Yes on everything you said! I've been through a similar journey, and created a simple life that works for me/feels good! Love the expanding spirituality/gratitude/joy that comes from slowing down! Wonderful video, thank you so much for sharing!!
You are preaching my life and other souls who chose a minimalist life. Thank you.
I've done a similar thing with Christmas approaching. There's really any "thing" within reason I want. It's more about experiences and things I want to do, things that can't literally be bought. Aside from a cabin on some land, but I don't think Santa can fit that in his sleigh. It'll come with time.
Or maybe you can just move to Santa haha. Greetings from Lapland btw 😉
Beautiful the way you word your wisdom.
This resonates with me. This is the way we should all strive to live.
Thank you. I do understand the struggles right before the realization of just living your life like how you consume stuff within your means.
Read Thoreau's Walden. His hut was walking distance from the town.
You are clearly wise and observant. It is refreshing to see a young person say and do these things.
Great points Steve!
Recently I started getting rid of a lot of things and selling some of them online and it feels so good to do that. Having only the things I need!
I have to say though, that if I have only few things that I really need, I would like them to be high quality, because if there’s something I use on a daily basis and it brings me value I want it to be high quality and pleasant to use, so for example, I would prefer using a high quality phone instead of a cheap one, again, just because it is one of my few things I own and use everyday frequently :)
You are such an amazing person, I am so glad that CZcams recommended me one of your videos yesterday, and between yesterday and today I have now watched quite a few many more videos of yours, and it gave me a lot of reassurance that I was not a weirdo by having the same kind of mindset. I too have a minimalist mindset, I believe simple things in life are the most beautiful ones, and I have never fitted into this world, and it's worldly ways. Can't appreciate you enough!
Thank you so much for the support, Pallavi 🤗 I appreciate you!
Seve, this the third of your videos to which I am responded. Every time a certain acquaintance sees me, he always asks, Bob why are you still wasting your money on rent? You should be buying a house. You're just letting your money go down the drain. My answer is always the same. It's just money and I don't care. I have always been satisfied being a renter. And that's all that matters! If you are feeling happy you're on the right track!
Seve, thank you for this great video. I just found your channel today and am happily beginning to go through all of your vlogs. I feel an affinity for all you are syaing and appreciate your way of presenting things. I can always learn more about how to live a good life in this world.
Glad you like them! 😊 And I'm joining you in that, there's so much to learn about ourselves and this world still. Thank you for the comment 😍
What a wonderfully thoughtful and introspective person you are. 😊
😊 thank you
Hi Seve, thanks for your videos. I recently discovered your channel. It makes me think a lot. Looking forward to see more videos 👌🏼Greetings from Spain 😊
Awesome, thanks! 🥰
I love everything you say! I don‘t know anyone who is feeling similar to the way how I feel. I‘ve got the feeling of beeing understood listening to you! ❤
Same here!
7:30 _"You can be a minimalist and still be an a$$hole."_
This is true. In fact, we could replace "minimalist" with probably any other group or process identifier -- rich person, poor person, spiritual person, materialist person, etc. -- and it would still be a true statement. Our practices are *how* we choose to live, but our *selves* are who -- *who* -- we are _regardless the group or process that we identify as/with._
Couldn't agree more. One has to define his/her own way of minimalist life. Couple of years ago I started creating a list of material things I need (except for obvious items like spoon/fork or bed). Today this list contains 3 items which is bike, ebook reader and fishing rod and I feel like I realy do not need anything more. Crucial thing was to realize the difference between my true needs and desires. Not all what I desire is what I truly need. Some of my desires can make me even unhappy as I realized I was overwhelmed by possessions. In fact I didn't possess those things, they just possessed me as I had to take care of them, clean them, maintain them... As burned out workaholic I am still working on simplifying my life, but never been so hopeful before...
I love this video SO MUCH!
Spirituality... the ultimate end-goal for one's physical and spiritual destiny on earth and beyond...
You are doing the best job!
Loving the video format, so easy to watch and also incredible informative. ❤
Glad you enjoyed it! 😊
A very interesting and intelligent description. Perfect English. Kiitos !
Great!
Fantastic work bro 🐼🙏. Happy holidays back there ❤🍿🎂🍩🍩❤🍨🍫🎆🍿🍩❤. Stay blessed🙌
Wow marvelous video,no words to say.everyone should lead life like u as it is perfect and liked by God,not destroying nature,helping others,spending more life understanding ourself,doing meditation,be calm.these are features to lead happy healthy life for 100 yrs
....perfect. Thank you. ( nice bike🤗)
Thanks! :)
It resonates so much with me because I realized I was asked so often what I want (including me asking myself) that I came to the conclusion that I don't want anything right now. I am happy where I am and not striving the ideal life is ok and totally fine!
I’m 56… remember this quote-
“Sure as night will follow day
Most things I worry 'bout
Never happen anyway”
Tom Petty
That's a powerful one 🙌
A time you enjoyed wasting is not actually wasted time. Love your videos. I’m slowly doing minimalism. I don’t want to rush things because I’m afraid I won’t enjoy the journey if I rush to be minimalist.
Love that! I highly believe in slow but steady progress 😏 It's way more sustainable most of the times
Fantastic and right on the money. My experience exactly when I woke up at 38 after living the hustle culture successfully for 15 years. (successfully in their terms not mine) 👍
Thanks for watching Kyle 😊
I've watched (binged) a lot of videos with similar topic as this one. I've felt like most of those have been repetitive and I did not get much value.
Just few minutes in your video and I've brought out my all-around notebook and wrote down how I want my life to be 10-12 years from now. Your decision to work 6 hrs, choosing time over potential earnings, reinforces my desire to work less hours and have more time living my life and spending it how I want.
I'm not there yet. I have a lot of work to do to have that option but this gave me a lot of inspiration and drive. Thank you!
This is my first video from your channel and will definitely check out your other videos. New subscriber here!
So happy you found my video valuable! 😇 We are all in different paths and phases in our lives. Hope you'll be able to create the life that fits your health and spirit the best 😊
Thank you for sharing... ' ' ' Less is more ' :)
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What can I say ?…… SEVE, You are Great Because The way You Speak is Simple but It Makes Lot of Sense! Keep it up 👍.
Thanks! 🤗
Seve you are the true example of simple living❤
Thank you! I'm still very early on in my journey but this inspires me 😊😊
Yellow is my favorite color! Over in my part of the world (Michigan, USA) the reds are *outstanding* this year! This is one of our more glorious autumns on record!
That's so cool! 😍😍
Great information, great video! I basically follow the same methods you do.
Thank you, Neil! 🙌🏼
Good video, Thanks for sharing
Thank you Joseph! 😊
Several years ago, I have discovered for myself something that I call "wasting time productively". When I would find myself unable to address what I considered priorities, I would procrastinate on them by doing what is important to me, but is not a priority. In that way, I understood that I am still procrastinating, but there is some good coming from it. Hence, your speech around 5:40--5:45 resonated with me .
It feels like you are my twin brother as I live very similar life to you just working part time and enjoying me time and freedom more than things... Such a well balanced life and inner peace is priceless....
It truly is, we seem to have a lot of similarities! 😍
I am from the tropical, it's green. For life's colour I feel like it is changing from time to time... just discovered your channel and leave a comment for the first time, because I like this question that you asked, thank you!
Awesome! Thank you! 💚
Wise words from a young man, I'm probably twice your age and have only learned the same over recent years.
There is nothing more important than your health for a start so no experimental jabs for me, secondly without love, is life worth living?
We are all stuck in this monetary system to some degree but don't buy into having the most expensive item of anything, it will soon become old/obsolete anyhow.
What a wonderful comment Steve ❤
Bring your spiritually into your material life and embrace both.
52 and would do it so different now.
Wisdom is Power to be happy free unchained.
Great insights, thanks Seve. Succint and leaves out the BS, which ironically other 'minimalist' channels don't achieve! All the best.
Thank you Sarah 😇
Thank you, Seve! And again everything you say resonates with me so much. It's so great to hear someone sharing thoughts of not receiving any gifts. It's exactly how I feel myself. And so few people around me can in fact understand that. Also regarding mental clutter - it may be even a heavier load we carry compared to the physical stuff we have. Your question about the colour of life made me think a lot. I can't think of any colour. Seems that my life is transparent. I'm glad I found your channel!
Transparent, that's interesting! Made me immediately think of letting life flow naturally and not getting stuck in one phase or narrative of your life 🌱
Maybe rethink the gift giving/receiving thing? Giving a gift gives pleasure to the giver, it allows them to feel generous and loving. I understand that you are talking about unnecessary flash/dazzle/expense. But taking someone out for coffee, drawing a small picture, writing a letter of appreciation can give both giver and receiver a little glow!
Great video and the audio quality is fine using your phone. Super idea!
Thank you very much! 😊
Love the video... Perhaps midnight blue. Cheers
Awesome, thank you 😊
This video is nice & clear
Thank you Angela!
Your voice and accent are absoutely beautiful! I am only one minute into the video but will check out your whole channel because it is so wonderful to listen to you speaking.
Sorry, this is kinda random but I had to say it. Back to watching the video :D
Haha thank you! 🤗 Sending you peace 😇
Nice video Seve :)
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You are enlightened
Well I don't know about that but at least I feel more fulfilled than a few years ago 😉
Moving far from a 250k city to a 1k village is, 3 years in, an interesting experience. Gone are trophy hierarchies. The solitude forces, and helps, you to enjoy time alone. Nature is always here to cheer you up or vice versa. I felt it was harder to be alone in the city. You felt extra isolated seing all people, you had no relation to, all the time. It has a bunch of downsides but mostly practical ones. A bit surprisingly good sides dominates this far.
Being a spiritual person has nothing to do with other people. Being nice, helpful, caring etc,all involves self importance, we hate to hear this because it uncovers an uncomfortable truth and makes us question our motives for everything. But look at any large growth period in your life and understand that it took an immense personal effort to overcome. The fact that this guy did this change and stuck to it is giving him personal power, he created the thought form, then fed it, and in return it feeds him, regardless of the end goal.
We are obsessed with 'gain', which makes us addicted to 'end results', meaning we pay less attention along the journey, as long as the destination is reached. A clue to this is the fact that millions of organisms are born every day, and none of them will avoid the 'end result' of life.... does it stop them trying to survive?
All paths lead nowhere, but a path with heart is worth taking....
Awesome video! 🌟
Thank you, Maria! 😇
You have the perfect microphone (though it's a phone), but eseciall the setting. Great channel, just subscribed!
Thank you, Greg! 🙌
A well-planned life talk about how a person live by filled with peace, happiness and everlasting love. Cheers!
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ok, ok, ok, you won. My goal for this week is to declutter a bit.
Absolutely love the vibe of these places, I have to visit Finland ASAP.
Without even a call to action you understood the assignment 😂 Yeah this time of the year the cozy chill vibe is everywhere here, we call this period "ruska" 🍁🍂
@@SunnyKindJourney Ruska, turned my sanity upside down, I never expected something like an inhumane and barbaric act from Russia.
@@TheTRELOS7 George, the Finnish word ruska has nothing to do with Russia 😄 It means the phenomenon when leaves change colours from green to yellow and then red. So no worries, my content has nothing to do with Russia and politics. I've been keeping myself updated and aware of the horrors there almost daily too. Very difficult times for people there, I have a friend that lives in Kyiv 😢 You can google "Ruska Finland" to learn more and see some nice nature pics if you want to
@@SunnyKindJourney Ha ha ha, I think you guys are more complicated than the Greeks, ruska for photosynthesis give me a break, I still love you man he he.
@@TheTRELOS7 Yeah Finnish language is so strange at times 😄 But the pronouciation is somewhat similar to yours so I could pick up Greek pretty fast when I was studying it. No I have already forgotten most of it though
Blue and Yellow ☀️ 🏝️
Perfect audio and excellent content.
Glad you think so! 😊
I thru hiked the AT last year you only take what you can carry.
The gift thing is so hard. They just dont understand and almost seem concerned for us for not wanting more possessions
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Great video thank you
Thank you for watching! 😊