The things you own, end up owning you

I don't have a big house, I have no car or TV. I used to have a car and a tv but I learned to live without those things, now I do not view them favorably and know they are unnecessary for me. Time is very limited, so the simpler life is the more time we have to enjoy what we value. This I can say with certainty, the simpler your life is, the more satisfying it becomes and the simple life offers MORE FREEDOM. Without freedom, whether you have little or much, you will not feel very secure. Jon, thank you for your insight, it gives one pause for thought about the more essential things.

These lessons transcend culture and country and are wise words applicable to all.

You are a very wise man. The children around there should listen to you. That's another loss, children don't listen to their elders anymore

I agree with many of the points. I personally do small scale farming and homesteading to get away from all my modern conveniences.. We have become extremely physically lazy due to cheap technologies. We continue to increase possession and convenience.. We work longer stationary jobs, then spend our free time arguing on social media platforms.. lol.. I enjoy the physical labor and critical thinking necessary to provide the basics for myself and my family.. It gets me outside, connected with nature, and all of the work is rewarding.. Especially when I can share the fruits of my labor with friends and family. Bring back a sense of community instead of isolation...

" I don't want to go to the brainwash school." - Jon Jandai

I studied from brainwashed school in the past, live far away from my parent. The school teaches me to make life to be harder and complicated. Mostly what I have learned is just get a job at a company, get salary every month and work like this until old. It's not a life. When I get salary, I endeavor to save money to buy phone, car, TV, technology devices and change them often. Just prove that to my friends I'm a rich person. It's not meaningful, it did not help me anymore. Finally, I'm in debt and have to work until the end of life for debt. I appreciate what you have said in video, that's deep knowledge in real life. Just come back to myself and ask question: what I need or what I like. Only follow what I need to adapt basic demand in life to make the life easier.

This man should win a Noble prize!!

“To enjoy life is very important.” In America we have largely forgotten that. We’re too busy buying stuff. We are slaves to the system.

If keep watching this guy... I am going to change my whole attitude towards life. (I already live in the tropics without A/C)

jon,you make me more stronger to go back where I come from in the Philippines and live simple life. I never did like the life here in Europe it's just constant work,I never stop working and I still don't have.Im going home.

i’m watching from philippines. thank you for this video and as a young son of a farmer. my heart in in the farm. i really love simple life away from the polluted city. i love in province were the air is fresh and i can sleep early compare in the city. the life in the city is so hard the competition is so high. but in the province don’t have a luxurious things like in the city but you are happy with your family. now i can say i am proud to be a farmer soon.

Time to live is so precious!! Yes sir, so much of it is wasted on things that really didn't matter. Thank you.

Refreshing to hear WISDOM Much Respect

Jon You are so wise. In my life I work so hard I have nothing. No my kids don't want me I'm older Because I don't make a bond with my kids. Because I work so hard for them to give them what I never have. I live in USA . I been to Phillippines I see what I thought is suffering poor but they have love family enough food n peace. Material things is nothing. I would rather have love n peace than gold are diamonds. We here in USA suffer we never see our family we never gave time to even sleep government n the rich Destroyed us. Thank you for showing the right way to live. To have enough n a little bit of land. U have to have land to have what you have. In USA they make it hard for us to have that land they want us to suffer. I'm happy u have a good life. Maybe later I can come back I can have. That peacefulllife. Even now I don't have heat in my home and my electric will get turned off anyday life is so hard

I work as an Admin 40 hrs / week. Boss yells @ me sometimes. - I ask for a transfer but I don't think I'll get it. - I have a small garden where I grow radish & spring onions - I got 30 yards of wood chips that 2 yrs later turn to soil. - I'm learning more about gardening so I can grow more vegetables

We don’t have enough time to love, enough time to play and enough time to relax, I agree. These things are soooo not allowed in schools.

And in the words of the great rapper biggie smalls, "More money more problems"

I've been making mud bricks . I used them to fill-in the sides of my car port now I have a cool garage. I feel more at home sitting in a chair next to my mud brick wall then I do in the house I live in. I try to make 37 bricks a day six days a week. once you get your system down I can make my bricks in the morning and lay a course of bricks in the afternoon. 👊🏻😀👍

Thank you Jon. You made us wait too long looking forward to the next video..

Simple living is the highest philosophy. Thanks Jon. You are great philosopher of modern time.

I really wanna out from this system. But sometimes another my family refuse this the way of life. Really sad, but I must prepare everything for this journey

The most basic important thing in life is Land from which you provide yourself with the necessities of life. Modern world is debt trap, like the fisherman lures in the fish with tasty bait so does the modern world. When you are brought up in this environment you know nothing else and neither does anyone else like a bird born in the cage.

Time is most precious asset it shouldnt be wasted easily,message well said by Jon. Technology is a key,but it should serve us more than we serve it.Thank you for this insightful video.

Thank you Jon for showing another nice video it impacts on mind to live with minimal needs and be happy.

Amazing true wise story Jon, makes you think, remember and realise. Yes, and the Native Tribal Tribes and Clans Live of the land and everything needed is free from Mother Nature not really owned nor controlled by anyone. Land is living, just like Humans and animals God gave Man dominion over the Earth which means to nurture and care for, not claim false ownership nor kill nor exploit, poison. Earth and life is priceless not for monetary value, money is created for the original purpose of barter.

Yes, the diminishing returns of technology & the over investment in complexity.... These two thoughts are the hinge that is swinging modern life - and the advanced techno-industrial world, for that matter - toward darkness. They represent an infection in the critical operations of daily life, like a metabolic disease, driving us into disorder and failure. And they are so omnipresent that we’ve failed to even notice the growing failure all around us. Thanks Jon Jandai ! for your well spoken and expressed sharing of common-sense,folk-wisdom....the relevance of which is ever near for those who has the ears to hear.

Lets start this movement to make people life more meaningful, I have this dream since a child. TV should be ban, too much temptations, too much advertisements, too much unnecessary influences and stress. We should only subscribe what matters to our life, so far KZfaq is the best to subscribe channel like Jon Jandai, and get rid of channels that we don't want. Anyway in communism you have no choice.

Life changing wisdom pack in less than 20 minutes!!!

You are a beautiful man, John. Thank you for this.

I'm from Puerto Rico, we live here all based on economy and money. It's stressing; i really wish i could live a simpler and better life some day.

Very realistic truth you have explained in very simple words.very inspired all the best and love from india

It's a divine blessing finding this channel. We have the same mindset.

You're philanthropist about life, should go around give some talk. Salute you Sir.

I am Vietnamese. I want to start something like you. But in my area at the central of Vietnam. It usually has storm, rain... in the winter. It can swept anything. And very hot in the summer. How can I do? Please give me advise? 🙏🙏🙏

You're absolutely right sir. I live in the west pay for car, car insurance, gas, pay for house, interest, property tax, pay for internet, phone, groceries, moreover heavy tax on sakaries...need to work hard everyday just to payoff

Thanks John ,for your Golden words

-I live in a climate that covers the wood in snow for 6 months of the year. I plan ahead and stockpile. I work dawn to dusk outside, then go inside to electrical lights. And try to keep busy; come winter there's less to do. I believe in you.

I like your insights, i am from a so called developed country. I think you are right, technology leads to having less time and too much to work for. With buying that fridge or stove you essentially buy all the work involved. We are so densly populated that nobody is allowed to cut wood from the forrest, every centimeter of land is already owned by someone so an electric stove is a must have for 95% of us. Nevertheless, i love your wisdom and skills. Keep on posting your videos, highly appreciated.

Wants and needs... Thank you.

Something that seems less in the eyes of others, takes time for others to see it's worth, it would be great if some of the old ways, and some of the new ways work together. Like this channel using new device to show us old skills in our daily life. I wish you well ❤

Great message as usual Jon.

I love your videos Jon. You speak so much sense in todays crazy world.

17:44 So do I. God bless you im from Las Vegas in America. I love your water filtration vidieos.

You are able to talk to 1000s of people only through technology.... Appreciate it !!

We came to Europe from S. America where we lived as farmers. I always long to eat, cook or live the way we did back then. Everyone was healthy! No fridge, always fresh healthy food. Try that nowadays in western world

Sir you are my hero hope you really simple and honest man.

Here in the US, we are extremely technology rich and plastic rich. Even the poorest can afford to purchase a cooking pot (rice cooker) with just 1 or 2 hours of wages. But, we are still very shelter poor. 1/3 of millenials can't even afford their own shelter. and those that can spend almost 50% of their pay on shelter. In so many of your videos, I see beautiful nature and endless amounts of space and land. I believe in one video, you mentioned 1 acre of land. the vast majority of people in the blue states of US don't even have 1/6 acre of land. In a blue state, you'd be lucky to even have 4000 sq ft of outdoor space. Thank you for sharing your perspectives! It's very interesting to learn how people live.

I spent a few weeks in your neck of the woods , My mother in law bought a washing machine for the ty family . Later the ty mom wrote back and thanked the us mom and told her that her children are always there using the machine . She loves it for bringing her kids home , these kids are of all ages and haven't been home in years . She died a couple years later .

U r the best sir

I was thinking the same looking at monkeys at Koh Chang. We totally lost our ways. Monkeys are better than modern man no doubts. Materialism is the worst human distraction. It makes us worst then monkeys. Thank you for your wise video as usual!❤🇹🇭🙏🔝

I’d sure like a way to comment on some ads shown on this...some are just ridiculous, or scams. Maybe ads should be germane to the video subject. This guy has much wisdom!

So true... relax, cleanse, heal... society and we need to heal also from technology...

Material wealth is the deception of life.

I love this video. You are absolutely right.

I've been following your lectures for some time now. You really speak the common sense. It's really sad how we're and have become slaves to technology

Your so right.... i just want to raise what i need to survive...

It is inevitable for the modern city dwelling people. The simplicity of the life you speak of can come about when one is blessed with a piece of land so that true sustenance can take root. The modern creature is a wage earner living in an environment where you are to pay for everything. He or she is the pins and wheels of money economy. You and those who have their own land are truly blessed.

🙏🏽The Truth! Thankyou,

So true . . . . This is the future . . . . . .

A good term to use is "intermediate technology" : a sustainable technology that promotes a healthy, just, and abundantly happy society. Intermediate technology can supply our basic needs : water, food, medicine, shelter, etc. while enabling us to resume a positive, proactive and inherently sacred lifestyle - free of aggression and oppression, torment and loneliness. Intermediate technology is designed to bring people together. Modern technology, on the other hand, is similar to a carrot dangling at the end of a stick. We chase it like a rabbit. Our entire lives are spent racing in a circle, chasing that carrot.

We don't need any of the modern stuff, but we do need a computer to watch Jon's videos

I am inspired by you. I am from India.

I love this channel.

As always, thank you Jon for your wisdom. Technology has changed our lives to such an extent that it is completely detached from nature and natural cycles. What we gained from technology we have used to entrench ourselves deeper into a destructive, capitalistic, and materialistic society. KZfaq and online media have become the new TV. We spend more of our waking time online than offline. I hope we can find a balance with technology and gain wisdom to steer humanity in a direction that maximize joy and minimize suffering for all. I believe we can come to a mutually beneficial symbiosis with technology and nature.

Thank you so much Jon💖

the more we lie on basics the more simple the life gets

Spot on the money. As good as a Buddhist monk.

Sir, please make a video about daily needs like making detergent,fishing, etc

So nice I hear theback ground sound of pegions you must be living ina heaven after you have make your own freedom

Hey John, the English word for a home loan is mortgage. Comes from French. The translation is Mort (death), gage (contract). So as you say, designed to hang around your neck for your whole life. Cheers brother, you're bang on.

Great message......

Don’t say “undeveloped” country! Developing country. But actually ppl in these places are much happier because they are close to nature. I live in Nepal and ppl are generous and mostly happy.

Thank you for sharing

Fridge is essential. The impact for ease of life is huge. Freezer is food insurance

thanks Teacher!

The modern society makes people work hard so they can buy luxurious things that makes one feel like their life is better. But what truly happens, if one is not careful, is that we fall into the trap of chasing luxury and luxury by working endlessly. On top of that, we teach our kids to also work endlessly so they can have a luxurious life. In the end, everybody only has time for work and no time for anything else until 62. By then, most of us are sick and weak with little energy or health left to truly enjoy life.

We are lucky here in England all them are pretty much basic things we take for granted if you don't mind not having the latest tv and top of the range stuff you can get most things cheap or free if you look around.

Yes, I came to the same conclusion. Many things require expensive other additional things. Regulations require many expenses. Simplifying your life in the west is not that easy. The clay pot works wonders. Freedom and nature are actually becoming quite expensive.

Thank you Jon

Back to nature best way

It all comes down to one thing. Greed ruins everything. THE END.

thank you for uploading on my birthday!

Great vision Jon, sadly here in New Zealand to own land is expensive to rent land/house is expensive, buy food expensive, rates expensive etc etc etc no turning back after the baby boomers made their millions from the 80's and 90's and 2000's. Common here for Baby boomers to have 6-15 rental properties. Used to bring up a family on one income. now struggling with two parents working. Even trying to live cheap/simple is a struggle.

How does one be happy, when others are so hateful. It breaks my heart that I have to rely on tv for happiness cause people are so mean and vindictive. Any helpful words would be greatly appreciated.

Love from Israel!

Technology is neutral. It’s HOW we use it. Like a fire can be used to warm or burn you. It’s technology that brings you to us. “Brain-wash” school!😂👍TQ for your continuous insights & sharing ... through technology😜

I’m not sure what the solution or your answer would be to fix the current situation, but I do believe we do live in a better world than any time in history. The problem isn’t technology, but governments thirst for power. You said it yourself talking about communism. We are facing global Communism if we don’t wake up.

Amen!

Like-minded people like Jon should gather and raise awareness. Many people has lost their ways by forced and no choice because every where they see 90% leads the path to greed, illness and moral collapse. Many died tragically by unnatural cause ( suicide, cancer, accidents etc ), we must return and live in healthy joyous long life.

We feel it in Pennsylvania USA too Jon. Learn of better plants to feed yourselves. Food forests should be everywhere. Hemp seed is a great food. Moringa is nutritious. Let the mechanical world suffer the loss of civilization. Natural Law tells us not to violate another's rights. States do not have the right to violate a free person. The golden rule must protect non-violent people. Armies must march past the land of non-violent people. It is time to use the tecknowledge we have created. Peace be with you Jon.

I was in Wal-Mart Sat & ppl was cutting in lines & I was waiting for a fight to breakout any moment. I'm almost ready to order online instead going into the big stores anymore. Ppl was going around i270 over 73mph in a 65mph zone. Ppl intentionally hitting other vehicles instead of slowing down. I drive a semi 🚛 for a living. I'm almost ready to my personal pu truck & walk to the store 5 miles away. Go back in the way of living. I'm ready to live in garage w no electricity. Have a woodburner stove & fix carport as a summer kitchen. Just so I don't have to deal w this technology age

Ayay correct the best, thanks

Hey Jon, wise words as usual. Just ONE thing you should be clear on, that COMMUNISM is NO way of Life. And, while Capitalism has its own issues, it has some benefits. However, even Capitalism is MOSTLY for the Wealthy. Aside from the economic models, what WE really need is simple Freedom. Peace to you, brother.

Sawadee krab 🙏I love you Brother . Khob kun krab pi🙏🙏🙏

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Your Ted talk crossed now 10 million views

Thank you for your blessings of wisdom. We started a Facebook group for the exact reasons you speak of in this video. Look forward to sharing all your work on our Facebook group Back to the Village. Many blessings and much love♥️🤠

Thank you 👌👌👌👌👍❤️

Nobel thinking 🙏🙏🙏