I’m so grateful for finding your topic. I have been working on healing and needed this to heal more!💖💖💖

Hi Madi! I hope pregnancy is treating you well :) I'm desperate for advice for retail therapy.. A couple months ago I learned about minimalism from you& others & adopted alot of it. Im getting better at finding what works for me and not comparing. My house is about 90% decluttered. But still struggling. Hard to have discipline with not going to stores, to get drinks or eat out often. Trying to limit to 1x a week. I've been doing it alot lately even just to browse. Target, thrift store, etc. I've gotten better at less impulse buying but I need help on staying home or doing drainless things. That food or toys wont cure me. I want to be happier to stay home and not distract myself negative ways. 🩷

I absolutely love watching these videos from you. There’s so much goodness that comes from you and I learn so much. I’m trying hard to live with less and be happy with it. I heard a quote that said do you want to appear happy or do you want to BE happy and it’s really stuck with me. And in this video I just kept hearing it over and over and I love it! Thank you!! I have 1 questions for you, how do you gracefully accept a gift as a new minimalist and someone who is actively trying to declutter their life?

Loved your ending saying that your body has listened to this... It woke me up in a way, that all the information that I receive while watching KZfaq my body also get. And I guess that i should start to listen to what reponse it has!

I always look forward to watching your videos, they give me a little inspiration each week to slow down and embrace the moments I’m in. Today was gorgeous outside, and so my daughter and I cuddled on the porch swing, listened to the birds, and read books.

My favorite video on the internet right now 💚

I grew up in a conservative Mennonite community in rural Mississippi. Life was simple: no radio, no tv, no movies, plain clothes (women in dresses and men in plain trousers and simple shirts), children started helping at a young age and by 18 or 19 were fully employed on the farm or other employment, and leisure activities involved outdoor play, bonfire sing-a-longs, and walks in nature. I could go on, but suffice it to say the life mantra was "modesty, simplicity, and economy". In many ways were part of the OG on slow living, although we never had that term or thought of it that way. It was simply normal life. Anyway, I now live in a small condo in the heart of downtown Vancouver, Canada, which is one of the most densely populated square mile areas in North America. Quite honestly, the principles that I grew up with as "normal" work just as fine here, even if they show up in different ways. I have no social media (except KZfaq), read a lot, take daily walks, stay away from noise and the general fray, cultivate intimate friendships with a very small group of people while being friendly to all, cook simple yet delicious meals at home, grow herbs on my patio, keep a small wardrobe of simple, inexpensive clothes with little variety, and overall live into the mantra of "modesty, simplicity, and economy". I don't advocate this way for everyone as we are all different, but it has given me a wonderful life over the years. A big plus has been that my lifestyle has allowed me to put away enough money that I do not have to fear a forced change of lifestyle in retirement.

11:25 “It’s not gonna look normal.” This hit home for me. That’s been one reason it’s been hard to live this unconventional lifestyle. Everyone expects me to live like them and do the 9-5 and be stressed and always go, go, go. It’s hard when people just don’t understand this is actually what I want and it’s good for me. I need to accept that in today’s modern age, it’s not normal and that’s ok.

“You control because you don’t feel safe” hit that one, tears are flowing. Keep speaking to those deeper fears of how they play out in life. Whew!

I love that, to further enjoy whatever it is you are doing. You beautifully put this video together (and your husband's input is lovely too).

Just followed your Amazon Shoppe and emailed for the complimentary guide to minimizing from your website !!! I hope to check out the wholehearted info asap ❤TY for being vigilant in this journey helping to bring women back where the heart is

You are my Little light in this world Of momming The Lighthouse I suppose ( also sometimes women just need that random intuitive talk time … it’s how we as women communicate naturally ) The end of that vid gave me life

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Penso tu abbia capito la vera essenza dell Italia di cui siete culturalmente una costola...ma rispondi a questa domanda.... e' meglio avere più soldi e meno vita o più vita e qualche soldo in meno...ricorda il detto di un saggio...voi avete l'orologio noi il tempo .,...

I think business and clutter are some of Satan's most effective tools.

Your videos are so wonderful and rich with inspiration. Not the kind that makes you feel like your life is crap and everyone else's life is great either. But the kind of inspiration that literally helps you see things from a better perspective and incorporate those things into your life and live it. It's beautiful. Thank you. Can you link some of the books you were talking about on here? I'd like to read a few. Thank you!!!

Yes!!! Thank you for this excellent video! ❤

that resonates so much with me. I just feel guilty slowing down, not doing more,...

Your words resonate with me so much, their a gentle reminder to trust myself, my intuition, my choices. Thank you

Thank you Mady!

This was lovely. I love a life centered around food, rest, and people.

Amen, it IS time to start eating again!!

Always love your videos!! Thank you for being here on KZfaq!!

“It’s time to start eating again. Can we end there” ahhhh I love that! And giggled cuz man, this shiz is tough to hear at times

Madi, I found your channel just a few months ago. I don't do social media and not much on youtube. Your channel is the only thing I'm wanting to receive right now. Except a few pretty gardening channels. Trying to live light. I have to finally leave you a comment because your content is part of my healing and I am loving you. My husband was taught people pleasing from childhood. The thing about people pleasing is you don't know that's what it is. And so I "learned" it too. I am realizing this. I have been a mother for 13 years, I have three boys, have always homeschooled, and have invested my heart and soul. I have savored every moment, and yet I have slowly realized that really I've been in survival mode for so very long. I have worked for years to naturally manage adrenal fatigue and high cortisol has actually harmed my hormones and liver/gallbladder. It's all connected! I eat clean and am natural minded. So I can 100% see how it's stress that harms more than anything. Working to heal completely. It's a delicate act because we can even stress about healing. (Currently I am trying to minimize my house more and with three wide open boys and my husband's odd work schedule I'm feeling it.) You encourage calm and I appreciate that and just wanted to say so!

Big smile, thank you for the reminder to enjoy life and be yourself. Your advice make sense. Greed and envy no way, don’t want that haha 😊 bless you

If you are willing to share (I’m sorry if you already have), what are some examples of clutter you had in your life that you got rid of? Other than physical clutter? (Was it extra activities etc.?)

The dark chocolate tastes different when you're not running around your kitchen doing a million things.....oh I gasped and laughed because i do that! I don't even taste it! Thank you for this one-really hit home in a lot of ways. I'm still trying to believe that when I let go of what really is not for me, that I really will still be there on the other side of it and maybe more recognizable to myself than I can even imagine.

When I was 12 I knew what I wanted to do when I grew up. The career I wanted involved a lot of higher education. God opened so many doors for me to complete that education debt free and I'm so thankful for that, but college is stressful, and 7 years of it was really stressful. Throw in the major life changes of getting married (going on and back off the pill), covid, job changes, and buying a house, and it's been a tough but good few years. I found your content, Madi, and Margaret Matheny's around the same time when I was at my most stressed and anxious and you guys helped me see how I could heal. God has been so good to me and now it's my first summer working the job I love and I'm starting to grow into living slowly while working my 9-5. This stage isn't forever and there will always be more change ahead, but now I can see how much more I am able to savor what I have and receive good things with most of the physical and mental clutter gone.

Hi Madisun 🤍 I believe you mentioned before that you healed your hormones by reducing toxic products in your home. Can you make a video about what switches you made in your household? I’d love to know as I begin to do similarly :)

WELL SAID MADI ❤

Nice conversation. It was a bit hard to hear you over the music in certain parts. Just for feedback, not to gripe because your channel is awesome.

This was an amazing video. I have never been able to put it into words before but...... my feminine energy was so hurt, so I grew into my masculine energy so I would feel safe and control everything, but I wasn't happy there. Time to reclaim my feminine energy. Thanks Maddi

Making a home is one of the most noble gifts we balance

I admire your knowledge to have gained that much insight at a young age. I am recently retired and only now am I forcing myself to gather all that knowledge and insight!!! Hooray for you to recognize the value of ‘slowing down’ and being your authentic self at such a young age!!! I am diligently working on that now-never too late but wish I had that insight decades ago!!!

Your videos absolutely inspire me in my current journey. I see so many things about goal planning, achievement, work hard, push, etc. But to see someone talking openly and more deeply on how our feminine energy loves to receive and slow down and be intentional, has been a breathe of fresh air in my life. Thank you so much <3

Love this, of course, love ALL your videos😊 I’m learning about slow living, through you. And I want to learn more about slow food, especially for my kids. I don’t want them to eat processed foods. It would be really cool if you could do a video on maybe staple meals and snack that you do for your family!

Whew great video! So many nuggets of wisdom. Thank you for sharing ❤

Hi Madi! Sending love to you from long island, NY ♥️ where do you find your background music? Id love to play that on my Alexa through the house. Thank you for all you do, and share. You are spreading such wisdom & inspiration. 🙏🏼

I love my life I’m 59 and I’ve learned a lot over the years. Blessed to listen to your words, and so THANKFUL we have a choice! My 27-year-old daughter said the other day “I love my life. Mom and I feel my life is good because I really try my best to make good decisions.” We’re blessed to share that our daughter is one of our biggest fans. Relationships matter! Love that girl!!!

beautiful video ✿ thank you

I can relate so much to the healing phase it started with decluttering for me. 2020 was so good for it. It forced me to stop and re-evulate everything.

The support band is to help hold up your belly if it starts to become painful. It helped me a lot at the end of my pregnancy and I ended up giving it to a friend because she had the same issue. Only necessary if it’s necessary though for sure!

I love this!!! ❤😊 You are so right!

“Normal people are not happy” “It’s time to start savoring your food” 😳Word! Love this video! Thank you! 💜

Madi you nailed it! What I love so much about your videos is you don’t give a list for everyone to follow you give practical real life examples of where disorder in your personal life caused chaos and harm. That healing process of re- prioritizing can be difficult but so worthwhile if we allow ourselves the room to be like a little child learning to do something for the first time. We all need grace and you are so gracious with giving grace and love in an area where someone could feel like a total failure. There is no failing. There is only ever growth! ❤

i have 6 packs you have 1 😂❤

Your videos are a gift to me. Thank you Madi

As an FTM, I have to say that your channel has really helped me a lot with exploring feelings concerning "feminine energy." Slowing down and decluttering has definitely made me a lot happier and made me feel a lot safer. Just wanted to let you know that your content helps more than just women I think there are a lot of men and nonbinary who enjoy your content and commentary too (:

❤❤❤❤ You inspired me to make a video on KZfaq :)