What are some misconceptions or myths about slow living that you've had or that I should address in the future? 👇 I hope that this video is encouraging and gives you permission to break the "rules"
I wish I had known these things when my children were little- but now in my forties and my children are grown up- I have put these things in place and chat with my kids about them. If the Lord blesses us with grandkids I want to help them understand what slow living is and is not. 🤍
I totally agree about slow living not needing to be living in the middle of nowhere - how could the idea be accessible if its only for people living rurally?
I'm having trouble recharging my camcorder's batteries because I have no electricity or internet access. Maybe I need a faster life to share my slow life.
that you will need money to live and it's fine if you have a nice, supportive, wealthy husband but most people don't and while they can maybe find a way to survive like this when they are younger, it might be tougher when they are older with no savings, no pension, no support, no emergency fund. Not to scare people. Again, if you married well it's fine but even still, you need to prepare for retirement. I think 'winding down' culture is a good idea until retirement. This could work in a person's younger years if they have their own business or freelance but chances are, to earn enough money, there will be no slow living. It will be a tad rapid. Not as a rapid as in the 9-5 workplace but I think the reality is a mix of fast and slow living.
As someone who lives off grid in a 300SF cabin with three kids I tell ppl all the time that living simply can be done anywhere, even in a busy city. I myself fell into the trap of believing that if I just lived in a kind of place or house I would become that person but that is the biggest deception. If you cant embrace those ideals where you are now you won't likely do it with a picturesque cottage in the woods either. I hope that encourages others to stop pining away for a fantasy and start doing it right now, where you are.😊
I’ve always perceived slow living as being present within every activity that you do no matter where you are or what you do. I never saw it as having to be in a certain location and no work. You don’t need to be doing anything physically and you’re mind can still be rushing.
Agreed. It’s about savouring everything you do and being present in the moment, while not taking on too much for yourself and listening to your body - not overdoing it and resting when you need to, not ALL the time!
I live in an off grid cottage in the countryside that we built ourselves and it is NOT slow…it’s a ton of hard work! Hard work is extremely important AND creating pockets of slower restful moments is beautifully necessary.
M problem is 1) people who do "slow living" don't acknowledge their privilege. Most people working 12 hr/day or 2 minimum wage jobs aren't doing it to live some lux life or hustle culture. They're are doing it bc they won't eat or have a place to live period.
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 RUclips), 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.
My boys were born for slow living. They’re a huge reason I’ve kept our yard space a little explorative and not manicured…just planting anything that sounds fun to pick or grow.💗
I do think that a misconception of slow living is “working hard at home”, doing the mundane stuff but loads of it - baking bread, making every meal from scratch, sewing clothes, harvesting home-grown produce, making music, reading and writing, homeschooling… I work 40+ hours, so does my spouse and even though we consider ourselves minimalists and simple lifers, we actually don’t have time to do all this. It makes me feel “bad” and I think this slow living perception can be very toxic. I’m happy if I can mend my child’s ripped trousers or bake a cake or enjoy a few tomatoes from the balcony. The slow-living-RUclips-bubble can be very harmful and not every well-meant suggestion what slow living should be like is actually good for us. I think your video is a first step into the right direction and I’m glad you spoke openly about it. x
I kind of feel like it’s impossible to live slow when you have to work full time and you’re kids are not little and all have places they need to go. I’d like to be able to bake breads and grow things but I feel like I can barely get the bare minimum done.
Yep yep. I homeschool and have teens and I used to have the same lifestyle as Madisun and it has changed in a massive way as my kids have aged. Each of us has our own interpretation of what slow means to us and this is just one persons viewpoint at one stage in her journey.
This is such a good and important topic. While I do love slow living and enjoy the little things, I also love having a busy social life (some days) and working. Now I only work 28 hours a week but I genuinely love going to the office. Equally I also love sleeping in, staying home for the day, do some gardening, baking etc.. it’s all about balance for me 🤍
I wish I could describe how much your videos have changed my life. I had reached Total Overwhelm, Total Burnout. Your channel was exactly what I needed. I was a mom that tried to do it all- raise and preserve all our foods (meat, milk, produce), make our cheese, bake/cook from scratch, use cloth diapers, no microwave, make my own cleaning products, have a 30 acre farm and allll the animals, feel stress from buying processed foods, be a prepper with years worth of supplies, etc etc. I have 10 kids and I homeschool! Our youngest is 2. I’m 49 years old. I had anxiety and panic attacks. Instead of having a breakdown I harnessed that energy into doing a massive decluttering of my entire life. I’ve been at it for a year. I work in spurts. It’s been absolutely amazing in SO many ways. ❤️❤️🌼
I could have typed this myself as my life is nearly identical! Except I have 2 kids instead of 10 but do all the same things on the precise acreage as well! It’s a lot and extremely exhausting I can concur. Take care and I hope you find the peace you are seeking ❤️
This is incredible, I have tears in my eyes! I agree with you that "simple living" can go too far and become such a burden, I am so SO proud of you for intentionally letting go. wow.
Wow that is so much! It sounds like enough to keep a whole village busy! I’m so glad decluttering is helping you! It has helped me immensely too. And Madi is my favourite slow living advocate☺️
Dear Madi, I just want you to know that you inspire me to intentionally live a slow living lifestyle with my two kids and husband . We live in a society where materialistic things equals success. Having lived in dubai for over 12 years and moving to a slower country in australia has definitely opened my heart n eyes . People often ask me do I miss living in luxury and my answer is always yes but I do enjoy the slow pace of living in Melbourne. Iike you say you don’t need to live off the grid to experience such a beautiful pace in life ! Thank you for inspiring us mums ! I hope you decide to write a book one day ❤
Thank you so much for short videos that actually get to the point quickly. I agree that anything of value will have cheap imitations. Living slow requires serious discipline and priorities. I can see where it would be desirable to try and buy the life. Doesn’t give the same result at all. We just want life to be gentle so we choose to make it that way as much as possible. The strike looming at work had made it higher stress to be there so I doubled down with choices at home to help boost my peace.
Our Creator has created a calendar for mankind to live by. I myself follow His calendar throughout the weeks resting every 7th day and His other Feast days throughout the year . I feel deep rest and peace in my life now where as before I began living this way I did not. I was unbalanced and felt tierd and weary most of the time. All I can say is our Creater knows what we need and His wisdom for life far exceeds ours.
Thank you for starting with the misconception of hard work. Balancing hard work with slow living wasn't easy for me in the beginning, but once I learned that they can harmonize together, it was like Heaven opened up and rejoiced. I know that's a big statement, but that's how transformative it was for me. I love working, but I also enjoy living slower when I'm not working. I still have a lot of things to learn about keeping it in harmony, which is why I love watching your videos. :)
this!!!!! I felt the SAME WAY. Work is nourishment not drudgery or something else that must be rushed through. It's very freeing to be given permission to savor work.
I share your values and appreciate your perspectives deeply. Taking things slowly, intentionally, minimally is how we live our lives in my family. However, I found myself questioning if we are doing it wrong during our church Vacation Bible School week this month. VBS is a very good thing! It is something my family and I want to put our energy into, but we really did not have enough energy for it. The five days of getting up early, rushing to get ready and arrive on time, lesson-prep and teaching for me, high-energy and people-packed hours for the kids . . . We were tapped out by day three, and I got sick on day four and couldn't finish. I wondered if we should try pushing ourselves more in our day-to-day so that we can build up strength enough to use when we are called upon to use it. I still don't know the answer for us, but I believe I will be pondering your point about putting the hard work into the right parts of life for a while. Thank you for that!
I learned the most about slow living from my parents. We had long days of just being kids at home in the summer with them to explore. We had most evenings free and usually had dinner together. We lived in the suburbs too , but everything had a bit of a naturalist bend to it. I’m 38 and still are drawn towards slowing down over filling my schedule.
I love this! I watch a lot of slow living videos as asmr, but I am a city. I can take inspiration from aspects of the lives I watch, but know I won’t be living in a cottage with earth tone dresses with bows in my hair. Not criticizing, every should do what makes them happy and at peace. Two things I have in common with most is cooking and knitting and I adore seeing when others are doing those things.
Yesss the idea of waiting for the right time is so crucial. At least it hits home for me in this season of life. There really is something to be said about wanting something and waiting to get whatever that may be. Contentment and slow living really do go hand in hand
Why do you spell practice like that…I’ve seen this before. Am I missing something …. In US English, “practice” (with a “c”) is used as both noun and verb. “Practise” (with an “s”) is never used.
I have no choice but to live the slow living life. I just don't have the option of a boss babe such as I dreamt about in high school. However, I also have learnt to feel comfortable and enjoy romanticizing this lifestyle for myself. You just can't make a square peg fit into a round hole (like the boss babe lifestyle I was shooting for in high school). You've got to be realistic about what lifestyle will work for you. Every lifestyle isn't for everybody.
Loved this so much Madi! The downside I'm finding is that because anything good becomes a trend it also has a high likely hood of becoming completely irrelevant because of the rigidness of it. Love all the points you brought up!
Love the way your present your videos. They’re beautiful. On the last point, I have 5 kids 3-16 and trying to maintain a slower paced life. It is hard. It is hard to say no to your kids when they want to do something but you prioritise simplicity. They do one sport each, my teens work, there are kids parties, school commitments etc etc. I say yes to some and no to others.
I LOVE that you show a more slow gentle living WITH young kids!!!! All the content I have encountered seems to be single people, which is great too, but nice to see all perspectives (being a solo Mum of a young boy.... so much energy) I find all the slow living content soooooo therapeutic and relaxes my frayed nerves, I soooo want to have this in my life, I am currently decluttering and looking for a smaller space. I have never thought of slow living as not including hard work. The thing I find the most overwhelming (barring constant energy and noise) is the amount of 'stuff' we have (hence the decluttering) :) I share the misconception that slow living is for people without kids, I was thinking, 'maybe I can do this when my kid is a lot older' but you give me hope and inspiration, thank you xo 💖💖 Love your content!!
For me, slow living simply means... wherever I am and whatever im doing I slow my pace, I take in my surroundings. Instead of focusing on "got to get there or there", its more like observing the journey on the way there. Instead of focusing on the kids being asleep so I can get to doing what i want/need to do...its sitting back and enjoying the story with them, observing their cute tiny fingers and the curl of their hair or how much they are enjoying this time with US. Slow living isnt a location outside ourselves...its a way of BE-ing inside yourself ❤
Madisun, Madisun…. thanks for being a friend. Even when we don’t know each other. Feeling a kindred spirit, in a world where it seems there are few, is comforting.
Misconception - you can't live slowly in a busy city. I actually live in San Diego. Last week I headed down to North Park for a concert in the park and going down there made me remember how many more people are there. The streets were filled with cars and more and more people filtered into the park as the concert began. Now, it can seem fast paced being in a big city with lots of people. But, for a few hours, hundreds of people gathered in a park, set out picnic blankets and lawn chairs, some people danced, and for a few hours...we all actually slowed down to simply listen to some music.
isn't the sabbath just the best.. before I came across it, I didn't stop, days rolled into weeks without any break. sure, there was days off work but they were days to catch up on things. but then coming to yeshua, I found it, sabbath, the day of rest.. preparing on Friday for me is exciting. food prep, fuel in the vehicle, and chores done ( I actually start on Thursday) this day, I get every week, its a break from society, it allows my husband to sit all day and rest.. we pray together, we read together and we enjoy our day with yeshua.. we dont do movies, tv, anything related to fb, instagram or activities that is competitive.. when I know sabbath is coming, its exciting.. on sabbath, I also don't do washing, ironing, any purchases and its a gift from above to rest and be with yeshua in prayer.. slow living to me is taking it day by day, no rush, no panic, no stress as such.. I don't think it needs to be off grid people, van life people, people living on sailing vessels, I feel its more of a state of mind.. you can wake up late, have to rush, spill your coffee, the car wont start blah blah BLAH.. or you can prepare the night before or wake up an hour earlier, wake up calm, no rush, even if the car wont start, you will already be onto it.. sometimes we create our own anxiety because we don't use our time properly or don't act our wage.. this perfect life, 2 kids, 1 boy, 1 girl, married, great job, picket fence scenario comes from the American way but what if you have 2 boys or 2 girls? or you are renting and cant afford to buy a home? this pressure alone is so wrong, to place yourself and your life into a perfect position? keeping up with fashion or having to have that brand new vehicle is so time consuming. its not about this, its about enjoying what you do have, enjoying your family, friends, pets because materials will come and go but family time becomes your memories.. its not about fulfilling the American society with what they think will give you joy. we all wake up and have a bad start some mornings but don't stay there, start to recognise the good.. feel nature, smell nature, enjoy the sun or rain... and live in the season like eat seasonally.. remember rest and sleep are totally different too, both very important to brain health, heart health, even helps digestion.. did you know stress effects your digestion, it speeds up the heart rate, honestly, this is only good if your being chased by a bear.. but many live in this space daily and when they crash, it effects everything, your adrenals which release certain hormones will be disrupted so its in your best interest to live simple without raising your stress levels. and stop thinking one way is the only way. they say those living off grid are actually working longer on their properties, they are up working from sunrise to sunset. its ok to live in a van or a bus, do what feels right for you without pressure or judgement.. walk in your shoes, not someone else's... LOVED THIS VIDEO ✨🙏💙🥀
@@MadisunGray thank you for your faith and content of your videos.. you are amazing and its a blessing to share sisterhood with you.. much 💜 from australia.. ✨🙏
Hello, Beautiful. Thank you for amazing video. Slow living still has to be balanced. If you have kids, it`s like a having a job already. But bonding with nature, live sustainably, spend time with your loved ones - everything about that is so right on so many levels! We live in a house in the mountains (Ukrainian Carpathians), use solar energy for electricity, water from the well, food from a garden and orchard, burn wood in winter to stay warm. We also learnt about recycling and now do it right not to harm the planet. I read a lot to my son, we often go to the woods (he thinks they`re magical, and I can`t agree more). It took me to live 25 years in a busy town to realize that life should be different (at least for my family, I`m not saying it`s for everyone). Everything about living in a constant rush seemed draining, and I couldn`t understand what exactly was wrong). Until we moved to a small village, where we started to learn about life from a scratch. My soul finally found that crystal serenity I needed so much. I wish all people on Earth could feel that way.
We live in an apartment building & sometimes I do feel that I need to have a house with a yard for our son & to live in a climate that’s warm year round. I also feel sometimes that we don’t have the right aesthetic because our place is older. I even think-How can I make homemade bread on this ugly counter? LOL. Totally my issue-clearly! However, minimalism has opened up a lot of space for us to play & exercise.
I make slow living content as well and was super intrigued to see which aspects you would mention. I particularly agree with the point "buy a whole new aesthetic" - that's precisely what someone pursuing this lifestyle should not be doing and yet for so many it's super tempting to make this their first step in their journey because it's so easy and gives you instant results. It's quite contradicting really. Thank you so much for this video!
I've lived in more than 5 different places in the last year and am soon to move again. Living in all these places and going through that constant stress has made me so greatful for the little things and has slowed me down. It's funny how life being hectic can force you to slow down just to survive. I now enjoy the little things more than ever because the little things were the only real joy I had in this last year of stress and spiritual warfare. I wouldn't take anything back even though it was hard. Jesus is with us and is teaching us a valuable lesson. ❤❤
Ohhhhhhhh but pleeeeeeeease let’s keep number three in😊!!! I find it, so coming to watch videos with so many neutral natural tones, they are just beautiful, calming , and so easy on the eyes.
I really would have liked to hear more about the misconception of slow loving in a cottage/in the countryside. As someone who lives in the suburbs and works in the city, I really struggle with the fact that I'm surrounded by cars and powerlines instead of fruit trees and fields :(
Agree. Hard to imagine when the person making such claims lives in a beautiful tropical place. I live where its not tropical and I long for lots of long sunny days to take my kids outdoors. 🤦♀️
Most cities offer places where you can slow down if your home doesn’t feel suitable. Parks and greenways on nice days, coffee shops or libraries on bad weather days. Do some exploring as time allows and find your favorites.
I live in the countryside and my grown kids think I am crazy for living out in the country. They are always trying yo get me to move to an apartment in the suburbs or city
@@doubles1545 Parks here are either crowded in summer or way too cold/rainy to spend time there during the other seasons. Coffee shops are often packed and way too loud for me to relax and to read a book but even if they weren't, it's expensive to hang out there. Even if I found a serene place to hang out in the city, the drive home via bus or train with uncomfortable people there would kill all of my inner peace. I'm sure urban/suburban life works for many people but there are ones out there like me who are more sensitive to stimuli and have the tendency to get anxious. And before anyone asks: yes I go to therapy for that. Still, nothing but secluded nature does the trick for me in terms of feeling slow and at ease. It's how the human brain is wired so instead of putting the blame on those struggling (not saying you did that, but I see it happen often) we should ask for out surroundings to be made worth living again. City planners and the government are responsible here.
Beatiful! The slow life, is what we really are, is here to stay. The slow life is being aware of who we are, what we do and how we do it. The slow life is for everyone. I see the slow life as a spiritual path, I am the monk and the slow life is our teacher, since the slow life gives us the same lessons that are given to the monks in the monasteries.
I feel like I am kind of failing at this because I often feel tired and like I need some time to myself but noone can really take my 1 year old for a bit. I signed him up for day care 2 days a week, starting October. My heart is aching thinking about it, but I just don't know what else to do so I don't get burnt out.
Happily, I don't need anyone to tell me how my slow living lifestyle should look. I'm sick to death of beautiful people wandering through fields of wheat while a piano plays emotionally in the background. Who has a life like that, though?🤷🏾♀️ And they're all into fairies 🙎🏾♀️
I’ve always perceive slow living as being in the moment and knows what and when is enough. Work hard is good because it give us the contentment in the work we do, before it become too burdensome knows your limit and stop. Do something else instead, life doesn’t need to be a routine, there’s days where we have to break that perfection to be imperfect, and I see the beauty of being imperfect and flaws. When peoples push me into the corner, maybe they’re saying I’m not good enough, I’m not making enough progress, I’m not making enough money, I’m not being enough. It hurts when it come from your love ones, but I just smile and say, I’m good enough, I’m tired I need to take a break, I know my limit and honouring it. Don’t compare it won’t do good to us, because this life I’m the one to walk it, don’t try to walks other peoples life, you’ll always be left behind, instead take your time, and this rush time will come either we want it or not. I’m grateful for this downtime, it give me a moment to relax and enjoy my days. For me being able to govern yourself, concur and manage your life is slow living, we know what and when to say yes and no. But life is imperfect so there might be days where we need to take a different route, and that’s okay, as long as we could get back into our slow living mode then all should be good. ❤
Thank you so much friend. I have been contemplating on starting my journey to slow living, but with three small children, it has been very hard to come up on how to start. Your video helps shed a light to some of my questions.
Hi Madisun, I love watching your videos mainly because I feel that they are honest, coming from your heart. Thanks to you I started making some changes in my everyday life 😊 Greetings from Poland! 🇵🇱
+ one Polish priest used to say, that the simplicity of life is also understanding and accepting that we cannot read every book, watch every movie or climb every mountain, so if we want to savour our lives, then we need to let some things go.
Slow and simple living is good. But only few things needed to be fast and automated. Like automating tea making with alexa, cleaning house with iot vaccume, using instant pot to cook, get grocery delivered fast with amazon, etc.
❤ I really wanted to watch this entire video, but it’s over stimulating. The text over the video while you’re speaking about something else and I’m trying to watch the video is far from simple or minimalist. I send this with love and as constructive feedback. Thank you!
Last week I asked another mom about her summer. Her response was "Well, I am keeping the boys busy.". I thought to my self What a total bummer. Busy doesn't mean better that's for sure.
You’ve been instrumental in my decluttering journey. Thank you. I highly suggest watching American Gospel if you haven’t already. You’ve said before in some of your videos that you are a Christian and I really think you would like it. I’d love to hear what you think! Blessings to you and your family. 🌻
I use to live in the same city. It was such a magical time for us. ❤ I miss the Friday farmers market 😂 We moved back home 5 hours away and now we’re going to buy a home near Yosemite.
👍👍yes to all of this. We live in a small house in the woods. You still have to be intentional or you can be just as busy as someone who lives in the city
Another great video! You’re such a gem, Madisun. Thank you for all you share. You’re such a breath of fresh air amongst all the toxic trends of “my productive 5am morning routine”. I was just wondering, other than walks with your family, what exercise do you do that reflects your slow rhythms of the day? I love walks, but I will admit, I hate “working out”. Do you just do simple stretches or actually do a workout video? Just wondering what sorts of movement people do that align with slow living? I’ve seen you do some mat exercises on your videos before? Do you follow any videos?
Great question! I usually try to live with my cycle. Respecting times when I have less energy, but doing more “intense” workouts when I have more energy. I have a plan to more in-depth video about this.
Great video. I actually accidentally fell into slow living when all we could afford was the cottage in the countryside 😂. Best thing that ever happened to me
Lost more than a year of income due to the unnecessary lockdowns. Slow living would actually be nice and you are correct there certainly are toxic aspects to it.
I’ve actually been watching videos about it for awhile. I’ve maybe been lucky, but I’ve never heard any you tuber say anything about work being bad. But I have seen them say “the grind” is objectively unsustainable, and that meaningful work has been more rewarding. For those who are artists or craftspeople, they find ways to be productive and still slow down. Regarding must-live-in cottage: nope. This video states that it’s half joking, however it is genuinely easier to slow down within a small community as compared to a large city. Have definitely seen you-tube channels that simplify or “cottage core-up” their homes with thrifting, because it better suits their personality. I’ve never seen anyone say it’s not for kids, in fact, have mainly seen creators who really want to raise children in that lifestyle (as a mom, I think it is absolutely do-able) I guess if these misconceptions are more common than I’ve seen, it would make sense to yeet those sources of the misconceptions from your daily life- no one needs that much negativity in their life. This video is beautifully shot, and charmingly narrated. I find myself fortunate to have avoided running across these mindsets, and I’m in agreement- they are misconceptions with little real substance. Glad I ran across your channel, Madisun- this was really well done.
I am about to have my 12th child. I LOVE slow living 💓 We homeschool. I’ve decluttered and will probably be doing that forever. We live with my in-laws so the kiddos got to know the grandparents and bring them joy daily for three years before grandpa passed. Now we’re here for grandma. It’s possible with kids ;) and lots of them! I shop at Costco, AND farmers markets:D I buy home made breads, home canned foods and things, and I make them whenever can too. It’s about balance :) Oh, and we work! Very hard. Daily. And then we rest, and play, and do it all some more 💓 Find joy in ALL the moments you can! 🎊 😊
I think there might be a misunderstanding with the concept of slow living being only an "internet lifestyle". I live in the countryside of England, and as an extremely introvert person, my life routine is calm and I do spend a lot of my time going for walks in the forest and appreciating nature. I don't have kids yet, but I'm very aware that whenever (or if one day) I do have kids, I know that my lifestyle will change. I think the misleading message was to not differentiate If there's anyone on RUclips fakely slow living to create online content, to those who normally have a slow living life and it's just sharing it on YT.
I think laziness may be more rampant in our culture than hustle-culture anymore. But it probably depends on where you are looking! Beautiful video from a beautiful soul!
Love this video so much. I have felt stuck lately feeling like my life isn't good enough for my kids. Living in Australia I feel like most people I see on social media have beautiful lives on the beach with their kids. Have beautiful days of sunshine and slow beach days and this is just not my reality. Need to remind myself of what we have and find the beauty in our everyday
I didn't hear what is toxic about living alone. For me while I am one who needs time alone, right now the isolation I am experiencing is challenging. You have a family and therefore a job and responsibilities to do. It's difficult for me in not hearing or receiving feedback at all. So right now I would say that living alone may cut yourself off from the human race, and such isolation is not normal and that may be one difficulty I personally experience with living alone. There needs to be a balance.
I love all your videos! Do you have any suggestions or resources for how to live slowly, while also working a 9-5? This season of life, I’m working full time, at home full time with my kid. It feels like I can’t find a good rhythm and slow living feels impossible, but my heart yearns for it! Would love to know ways I can do it in the meanwhile, until we can transition me out of my job.
I just found your channel and I love your perspective on slow living which I too have embraced for my mental health. Loved your checkered dress you were wearing in the beginning of video. Can you send me a link for it to purchase - thanks!
Hello! I just found your channel and I am enjoying it so much. You are wise for your years! Do you have any channels you would recommend for moms with older kids ( preteen and teen) that I could watch in addition to your channel? Thanks! ❤
I love that you bust a lot of misconceptions here about slow living but I don’t think slow living is a feminine draw. It is a human draw. Everyone is welcome 🙏🏻
Thanks so much for this Madisun! I’ve really struggled with the first one - thinking work is bad. Also that having kids is too stressful for slow living. This is something I notice also in the femininity community. Slow living and femininity are really important to me. But my life has many responsibilities and I know that my creative work, my future children, and my volunteering will continue to make life chaotic sometimes. It’s really a relief to hear your thoughts on this. Some content that gets put out there makes me feel like I have to have the most calm, peaceful life ever, with not too much going on to reap the benefits of slow living. But that seamless life would mean less of what I love There is a certain kind of peace and contentment that hard work, relationships and responsibilities bring ❤
What are some misconceptions or myths about slow living that you've had or that I should address in the future? 👇
I hope that this video is encouraging and gives you permission to break the "rules"
I wish I had known these things when my children were little- but now in my forties and my children are grown up- I have put these things in place and chat with my kids about them.
If the Lord blesses us with grandkids I want to help them understand what slow living is and is not. 🤍
I totally agree about slow living not needing to be living in the middle of nowhere - how could the idea be accessible if its only for people living rurally?
I'm having trouble recharging my camcorder's batteries because I have no electricity or internet access. Maybe I need a faster life to share my slow life.
that you will need money to live and it's fine if you have a nice, supportive, wealthy husband but most people don't and while they can maybe find a way to survive like this when they are younger, it might be tougher when they are older with no savings, no pension, no support, no emergency fund. Not to scare people. Again, if you married well it's fine but even still, you need to prepare for retirement. I think 'winding down' culture is a good idea until retirement. This could work in a person's younger years if they have their own business or freelance but chances are, to earn enough money, there will be no slow living. It will be a tad rapid. Not as a rapid as in the 9-5 workplace but I think the reality is a mix of fast and slow living.
Si estoy de acuerdo con su opinión 🎉@@bluebellbeatnik4945
As someone who lives off grid in a 300SF cabin with three kids I tell ppl all the time that living simply can be done anywhere, even in a busy city. I myself fell into the trap of believing that if I just lived in a kind of place or house I would become that person but that is the biggest deception. If you cant embrace those ideals where you are now you won't likely do it with a picturesque cottage in the woods either. I hope that encourages others to stop pining away for a fantasy and start doing it right now, where you are.😊
Definitely 🙌🏾 living in the present
I live off grid in a tiny house (600sqft:) with two kiddos. This is our forever home ❤
Beautiful word Amy ❤
Admit it, you just want the woods all for yourself... 😄
@@SevenFields108 well, I live in the high desert so more sagebrush than forest, ha!
I’ve always perceived slow living as being present within every activity that you do no matter where you are or what you do. I never saw it as having to be in a certain location and no work. You don’t need to be doing anything physically and you’re mind can still be rushing.
Agreed. It’s about savouring everything you do and being present in the moment, while not taking on too much for yourself and listening to your body - not overdoing it and resting when you need to, not ALL the time!
I live in an off grid cottage in the countryside that we built ourselves and it is NOT slow…it’s a ton of hard work! Hard work is extremely important AND creating pockets of slower restful moments is beautifully necessary.
It is definitely hard work. Maybe call it independent living, but not slow.
''slow living is NOT an aesthetic'' - thank you! I needed this.
M problem is 1) people who do "slow living" don't acknowledge their privilege. Most people working 12 hr/day or 2 minimum wage jobs aren't doing it to live some lux life or hustle culture. They're are doing it bc they won't eat or have a place to live period.
@emerbayblues absolutely🫶🏻🙏🏻
I agree
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 RUclips), 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.
Believe me living off the gird in the countryside does get really lonely at times.
Slow living is to be mindful of the moment. You can work a corporate job and still practice slow living.
My boys were born for slow living. They’re a huge reason I’ve kept our yard space a little explorative and not manicured…just planting anything that sounds fun to pick or grow.💗
I love this intention, I'm going to think about this more in my own life! so good
@@MadisunGray How wonderful! 💗
thats so cuuute ❤
I do think that a misconception of slow living is “working hard at home”, doing the mundane stuff but loads of it - baking bread, making every meal from scratch, sewing clothes, harvesting home-grown produce, making music, reading and writing, homeschooling… I work 40+ hours, so does my spouse and even though we consider ourselves minimalists and simple lifers, we actually don’t have time to do all this. It makes me feel “bad” and I think this slow living perception can be very toxic. I’m happy if I can mend my child’s ripped trousers or bake a cake or enjoy a few tomatoes from the balcony. The slow-living-RUclips-bubble can be very harmful and not every well-meant suggestion what slow living should be like is actually good for us. I think your video is a first step into the right direction and I’m glad you spoke openly about it. x
I kind of feel like it’s impossible to live slow when you have to work full time and you’re kids are not little and all have places they need to go. I’d like to be able to bake breads and grow things but I feel like I can barely get the bare minimum done.
Yep yep. I homeschool and have teens and I used to have the same lifestyle as Madisun and it has changed in a massive way as my kids have aged. Each of us has our own interpretation of what slow means to us and this is just one persons viewpoint at one stage in her journey.
This is such a good and important topic. While I do love slow living and enjoy the little things, I also love having a busy social life (some days) and working. Now I only work 28 hours a week but I genuinely love going to the office.
Equally I also love sleeping in, staying home for the day, do some gardening, baking etc.. it’s all about balance for me 🤍
YES 🙌🏾 all about balance
I wish I could describe how much your videos have changed my life. I had reached Total Overwhelm, Total Burnout. Your channel was exactly what I needed. I was a mom that tried to do it all- raise and preserve all our foods (meat, milk, produce), make our cheese, bake/cook from scratch, use cloth diapers, no microwave, make my own cleaning products, have a 30 acre farm and allll the animals, feel stress from buying processed foods, be a prepper with years worth of supplies, etc etc. I have 10 kids and I homeschool! Our youngest is 2. I’m 49 years old. I had anxiety and panic attacks. Instead of having a breakdown I harnessed that energy into doing a massive decluttering of my entire life. I’ve been at it for a year. I work in spurts. It’s been absolutely amazing in SO many ways.
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I could have typed this myself as my life is nearly identical! Except I have 2 kids instead of 10 but do all the same things on the precise acreage as well! It’s a lot and extremely exhausting I can concur. Take care and I hope you find the peace you are seeking ❤️
@@amanda4901 Thank you. ❤️
This is incredible, I have tears in my eyes! I agree with you that "simple living" can go too far and become such a burden, I am so SO proud of you for intentionally letting go. wow.
@@amanda4901 WOW I am honored to be a small part of your releasing! thank you for sharing this with me, it means so much!
Wow that is so much! It sounds like enough to keep a whole village busy! I’m so glad decluttering is helping you! It has helped me immensely too. And Madi is my favourite slow living advocate☺️
Dear Madi,
I just want you to know that you inspire me to intentionally live a slow living lifestyle with my two kids and husband . We live in a society where materialistic things equals success. Having lived in dubai for over 12 years and moving to a slower country in australia has definitely opened my heart n eyes . People often ask me do I miss living in luxury and my answer is always yes but I do enjoy the slow pace of living in Melbourne. Iike you say you don’t need to live off the grid to experience such a beautiful pace in life ! Thank you for inspiring us mums ! I hope you decide to write a book one day ❤
Thank you so much for short videos that actually get to the point quickly. I agree that anything of value will have cheap imitations. Living slow requires serious discipline and priorities. I can see where it would be desirable to try and buy the life. Doesn’t give the same result at all. We just want life to be gentle so we choose to make it that way as much as possible. The strike looming at work had made it higher stress to be there so I doubled down with choices at home to help boost my peace.
Thanks for watching ❤️
Our Creator has created a calendar for mankind to live by. I myself follow His calendar throughout the weeks resting every 7th day and His other Feast days throughout the year . I feel deep rest and peace in my life now where as before I began living this way I did not. I was unbalanced and felt tierd and weary most of the time. All I can say is our Creater knows what we need and His wisdom for life far exceeds ours.
Thank you for starting with the misconception of hard work. Balancing hard work with slow living wasn't easy for me in the beginning, but once I learned that they can harmonize together, it was like Heaven opened up and rejoiced. I know that's a big statement, but that's how transformative it was for me. I love working, but I also enjoy living slower when I'm not working. I still have a lot of things to learn about keeping it in harmony, which is why I love watching your videos. :)
this!!!!! I felt the SAME WAY. Work is nourishment not drudgery or something else that must be rushed through. It's very freeing to be given permission to savor work.
Well said I'm working towards this too!
I share your values and appreciate your perspectives deeply. Taking things slowly, intentionally, minimally is how we live our lives in my family. However, I found myself questioning if we are doing it wrong during our church Vacation Bible School week this month. VBS is a very good thing! It is something my family and I want to put our energy into, but we really did not have enough energy for it. The five days of getting up early, rushing to get ready and arrive on time, lesson-prep and teaching for me, high-energy and people-packed hours for the kids . . . We were tapped out by day three, and I got sick on day four and couldn't finish. I wondered if we should try pushing ourselves more in our day-to-day so that we can build up strength enough to use when we are called upon to use it. I still don't know the answer for us, but I believe I will be pondering your point about putting the hard work into the right parts of life for a while. Thank you for that!
I really like what I'm learning from you. Thank you for reminding this 72 year old woman that slow is healing. God bless!
This is SO sweet. Thank you 😘
It is truly
I’m only 2 minutes in and already my soul feels so at rest. Your voice is so calming.
Thank you Hanah! 😘
I agree! I wish there were more of these videos but im so grateful for the ones there are and the time put into them. 💚
I totally agree, I feel so relaxed when I watch these videos. Love them so much 🥹
I learned the most about slow living from my parents. We had long days of just being kids at home in the summer with them to explore. We had most evenings free and usually had dinner together. We lived in the suburbs too , but everything had a bit of a naturalist bend to it.
I’m 38 and still are drawn towards slowing down over filling my schedule.
Love this Katie 👍🏻
@@MadisunGray thanks!
I love this! I watch a lot of slow living videos as asmr, but I am a city. I can take inspiration from aspects of the lives I watch, but know I won’t be living in a cottage with earth tone dresses with bows in my hair. Not criticizing, every should do what makes them happy and at peace. Two things I have in common with most is cooking and knitting and I adore seeing when others are doing those things.
Yesss the idea of waiting for the right time is so crucial. At least it hits home for me in this season of life. There really is something to be said about wanting something and waiting to get whatever that may be. Contentment and slow living really do go hand in hand
This was such a eye-opening video! I am trying to practise slow living in the city, where everything is usually very hectic❤
me too
Why do you spell practice like that…I’ve seen this before. Am I missing something ….
In US English, “practice” (with a “c”) is used as both noun and verb. “Practise” (with an “s”) is never used.
I have no choice but to live the slow living life. I just don't have the option of a boss babe such as I dreamt about in high school.
However, I also have learnt to feel comfortable and enjoy romanticizing this lifestyle for myself.
You just can't make a square peg fit into a round hole (like the boss babe lifestyle I was shooting for in high school).
You've got to be realistic about what lifestyle will work for you. Every lifestyle isn't for everybody.
Loved this so much Madi! The downside I'm finding is that because anything good becomes a trend it also has a high likely hood of becoming completely irrelevant because of the rigidness of it. Love all the points you brought up!
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Your videos have helped me recover from burn out this past year. I realized it’s good to slow down and live simply.
YES 🙌🏾
Love it so much ❤ I wish your videos were longer, I never tire of seeing them! ❤
aw this! so sweet!
Love the way your present your videos. They’re beautiful.
On the last point, I have 5 kids 3-16 and trying to maintain a slower paced life. It is hard. It is hard to say no to your kids when they want to do something but you prioritise simplicity. They do one sport each, my teens work, there are kids parties, school commitments etc etc. I say yes to some and no to others.
Balance 🙌🏾
I LOVE that you show a more slow gentle living WITH young kids!!!! All the content I have encountered seems to be single people, which is great too, but nice to see all perspectives (being a solo Mum of a young boy.... so much energy) I find all the slow living content soooooo therapeutic and relaxes my frayed nerves, I soooo want to have this in my life, I am currently decluttering and looking for a smaller space. I have never thought of slow living as not including hard work. The thing I find the most overwhelming (barring constant energy and noise) is the amount of 'stuff' we have (hence the decluttering) :) I share the misconception that slow living is for people without kids, I was thinking, 'maybe I can do this when my kid is a lot older' but you give me hope and inspiration, thank you xo 💖💖 Love your content!!
For me, slow living simply means... wherever I am and whatever im doing I slow my pace, I take in my surroundings.
Instead of focusing on "got to get there or there", its more like observing the journey on the way there.
Instead of focusing on the kids being asleep so I can get to doing what i want/need to do...its sitting back and enjoying the story with them, observing their cute tiny fingers and the curl of their hair or how much they are enjoying this time with US.
Slow living isnt a location outside ourselves...its a way of BE-ing inside yourself ❤
Madisun, Madisun…. thanks for being a friend.
Even when we don’t know each other. Feeling a kindred spirit, in a world where it seems there are few, is comforting.
Thank you friend 😘
Misconception - you can't live slowly in a busy city. I actually live in San Diego. Last week I headed down to North Park for a concert in the park and going down there made me remember how many more people are there. The streets were filled with cars and more and more people filtered into the park as the concert began. Now, it can seem fast paced being in a big city with lots of people. But, for a few hours, hundreds of people gathered in a park, set out picnic blankets and lawn chairs, some people danced, and for a few hours...we all actually slowed down to simply listen to some music.
Love that!
isn't the sabbath just the best.. before I came across it, I didn't stop, days rolled into weeks without any break. sure, there was days off work but they were days to catch up on things.
but then coming to yeshua, I found it, sabbath, the day of rest.. preparing on Friday for me is exciting. food prep, fuel in the vehicle, and chores done
( I actually start on Thursday)
this day, I get every week, its a break from society, it allows my husband to sit all day and rest.. we pray together, we read together and we enjoy our day with yeshua.. we dont do movies, tv, anything related to fb, instagram or activities that is competitive..
when I know sabbath is coming, its exciting..
on sabbath, I also don't do washing, ironing, any purchases and its a gift from above to rest and be with yeshua in prayer..
slow living to me is taking it day by day, no rush, no panic, no stress as such..
I don't think it needs to be off grid people, van life people, people living on sailing vessels, I feel its more of a state of mind..
you can wake up late, have to rush, spill your coffee, the car wont start blah blah BLAH.. or you can prepare the night before or wake up an hour earlier, wake up calm, no rush, even if the car wont start, you will already be onto it.. sometimes we create our own anxiety because we don't use our time properly or don't act our wage..
this perfect life, 2 kids, 1 boy, 1 girl, married, great job, picket fence scenario comes from the American way but what if you have 2 boys or 2 girls? or you are renting and cant afford to buy a home? this pressure alone is so wrong, to place yourself and your life into a perfect position?
keeping up with fashion or having to have that brand new vehicle is so time consuming. its not about this, its about enjoying what you do have, enjoying your family, friends, pets because materials will come and go but family time becomes your memories.. its not about fulfilling the American society with what they think will give you joy.
we all wake up and have a bad start some mornings but don't stay there, start to recognise the good..
feel nature, smell nature, enjoy the sun or rain... and live in the season like eat seasonally..
remember rest and sleep are totally different too, both very important to brain health, heart health, even helps digestion..
did you know stress effects your digestion, it speeds up the heart rate, honestly, this is only good if your being chased by a bear.. but many live in this space daily and when they crash, it effects everything, your adrenals which release certain hormones will be disrupted so its in your best interest to live simple without raising your stress levels. and stop thinking one way is the only way. they say those living off grid are actually working longer on their properties, they are up working from sunrise to sunset. its ok to live in a van or a bus, do what feels right for you without pressure or judgement.. walk in your shoes, not someone else's...
LOVED THIS VIDEO ✨🙏💙🥀
WOW 🙌🏾 thank you for your support
@@MadisunGray thank you for your faith and content of your videos.. you are amazing and its a blessing to share sisterhood with you.. much 💜 from australia.. ✨🙏
The videos on fine tuning of the universe has proven to me life is a super deeper miracle,, im enjoying the ride
Hello, Beautiful. Thank you for amazing video. Slow living still has to be balanced. If you have kids, it`s like a having a job already. But bonding with nature, live sustainably, spend time with your loved ones - everything about that is so right on so many levels!
We live in a house in the mountains (Ukrainian Carpathians), use solar energy for electricity, water from the well, food from a garden and orchard, burn wood in winter to stay warm. We also learnt about recycling and now do it right not to harm the planet. I read a lot to my son, we often go to the woods (he thinks they`re magical, and I can`t agree more).
It took me to live 25 years in a busy town to realize that life should be different (at least for my family, I`m not saying it`s for everyone). Everything about living in a constant rush seemed draining, and I couldn`t understand what exactly was wrong). Until we moved to a small village, where we started to learn about life from a scratch.
My soul finally found that crystal serenity I needed so much. I wish all people on Earth could feel that way.
We live in an apartment building & sometimes I do feel that I need to have a house with a yard for our son & to live in a climate that’s warm year round. I also feel sometimes that we don’t have the right aesthetic because our place is older. I even think-How can I make homemade bread on this ugly counter? LOL. Totally my issue-clearly! However, minimalism has opened up a lot of space for us to play & exercise.
I make slow living content as well and was super intrigued to see which aspects you would mention. I particularly agree with the point "buy a whole new aesthetic" - that's precisely what someone pursuing this lifestyle should not be doing and yet for so many it's super tempting to make this their first step in their journey because it's so easy and gives you instant results. It's quite contradicting really. Thank you so much for this video!
As a single man who wants kids and started this lifestyle a few years back, this is very insightful. Thanks a lot!
I've lived in more than 5 different places in the last year and am soon to move again. Living in all these places and going through that constant stress has made me so greatful for the little things and has slowed me down. It's funny how life being hectic can force you to slow down just to survive. I now enjoy the little things more than ever because the little things were the only real joy I had in this last year of stress and spiritual warfare. I wouldn't take anything back even though it was hard. Jesus is with us and is teaching us a valuable lesson. ❤❤
Ohhhhhhhh but pleeeeeeeease let’s keep number three in😊!!! I find it, so coming to watch videos with so many neutral natural tones, they are just beautiful, calming , and so easy on the eyes.
You can! It’s just not a requirement for slow living 👍🏻
Sunset on the roof 😍😍😍 Loved this Madisun! Thank you so much for sharing!
It was SO fun! Thank you for watching!
@@MadisunGray Thank you for creating!!! You truly are such an inspiration 🌻
You have a really good aproach to the idea of slow living its most certainly NOT an all or nothing thing.
I really would have liked to hear more about the misconception of slow loving in a cottage/in the countryside. As someone who lives in the suburbs and works in the city, I really struggle with the fact that I'm surrounded by cars and powerlines instead of fruit trees and fields :(
Agree. Hard to imagine when the person making such claims lives in a beautiful tropical place. I live where its not tropical and I long for lots of long sunny days to take my kids outdoors. 🤦♀️
Most cities offer places where you can slow down if your home doesn’t feel suitable. Parks and greenways on nice days, coffee shops or libraries on bad weather days. Do some exploring as time allows and find your favorites.
I live in the countryside and my grown kids think I am crazy for living out in the country. They are always trying yo get me to move to an apartment in the suburbs or city
@@doubles1545 Parks here are either crowded in summer or way too cold/rainy to spend time there during the other seasons. Coffee shops are often packed and way too loud for me to relax and to read a book but even if they weren't, it's expensive to hang out there. Even if I found a serene place to hang out in the city, the drive home via bus or train with uncomfortable people there would kill all of my inner peace.
I'm sure urban/suburban life works for many people but there are ones out there like me who are more sensitive to stimuli and have the tendency to get anxious. And before anyone asks: yes I go to therapy for that. Still, nothing but secluded nature does the trick for me in terms of feeling slow and at ease. It's how the human brain is wired so instead of putting the blame on those struggling (not saying you did that, but I see it happen often) we should ask for out surroundings to be made worth living again. City planners and the government are responsible here.
Beatiful!
The slow life, is what we really are, is here to stay. The slow life is being aware of who we are, what we do and how we do it. The slow life is for everyone.
I see the slow life as a spiritual path, I am the monk and the slow life is our teacher, since the slow life gives us the same lessons that are given to the monks in the monasteries.
I feel like I am kind of failing at this because I often feel tired and like I need some time to myself but noone can really take my 1 year old for a bit. I signed him up for day care 2 days a week, starting October. My heart is aching thinking about it, but I just don't know what else to do so I don't get burnt out.
Trusting Gods timing ! I love that. It is something I have to keep reminding myself about that
YES 🙌🏾
Happily, I don't need anyone to tell me how my slow living lifestyle should look. I'm sick to death of beautiful people wandering through fields of wheat while a piano plays emotionally in the background. Who has a life like that, though?🤷🏾♀️ And they're all into fairies 🙎🏾♀️
I’ve always perceive slow living as being in the moment and knows what and when is enough.
Work hard is good because it give us the contentment in the work we do, before it become too burdensome knows your limit and stop. Do something else instead, life doesn’t need to be a routine, there’s days where we have to break that perfection to be imperfect, and I see the beauty of being imperfect and flaws.
When peoples push me into the corner, maybe they’re saying I’m not good enough, I’m not making enough progress, I’m not making enough money, I’m not being enough. It hurts when it come from your love ones, but I just smile and say,
I’m good enough,
I’m tired I need to take a break,
I know my limit and honouring it. Don’t compare it won’t do good to us, because this life I’m the one to walk it, don’t try to walks other peoples life, you’ll always be left behind, instead take your time, and this rush time will come either we want it or not. I’m grateful for this downtime, it give me a moment to relax and enjoy my days.
For me being able to govern yourself, concur and manage your life is slow living, we know what and when to say yes and no. But life is imperfect so there might be days where we need to take a different route, and that’s okay, as long as we could get back into our slow living mode then all should be good. ❤
Thank you so much friend. I have been contemplating on starting my journey to slow living, but with three small children, it has been very hard to come up on how to start. Your video helps shed a light to some of my questions.
Hi Madisun, I love watching your videos mainly because I feel that they are honest, coming from your heart. Thanks to you I started making some changes in my everyday life 😊
Greetings from Poland! 🇵🇱
+ one Polish priest used to say, that the simplicity of life is also understanding and accepting that we cannot read every book, watch every movie or climb every mountain, so if we want to savour our lives, then we need to let some things go.
This is SO sweet 😘
@@agallka it so nice to see a Pole here :)
@@Maseucio likewise😍
Slow and simple living is good. But only few things needed to be fast and automated. Like automating tea making with alexa, cleaning house with iot vaccume, using instant pot to cook, get grocery delivered fast with amazon, etc.
❤ I really wanted to watch this entire video, but it’s over stimulating. The text over the video while you’re speaking about something else and I’m trying to watch the video is far from simple or minimalist. I send this with love and as constructive feedback. Thank you!
Last week I asked another mom about her summer. Her response was "Well, I am keeping the boys busy.". I thought to my self What a total bummer. Busy doesn't mean better that's for sure.
You’ve been instrumental in my decluttering journey. Thank you. I highly suggest watching American Gospel if you haven’t already. You’ve said before in some of your videos that you are a Christian and I really think you would like it. I’d love to hear what you think! Blessings to you and your family. 🌻
I use to live in the same city. It was such a magical time for us. ❤ I miss the Friday farmers market 😂
We moved back home 5 hours away and now we’re going to buy a home near Yosemite.
I’m gonna have to ask for longer videos. I don’t get enough of you. ❤ love love learning more on your view of slow living.
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As an off grid, remote cabin liver: I lived a slower life in town than I do now.
I always love your videos, Madisun! Your thoughtfulness and intentionality are inspiring to me. ❤️
Aw thank you that means so much to me 😘
👍👍yes to all of this. We live in a small house in the woods. You still have to be intentional or you can be just as busy as someone who lives in the city
What a beautiful video ✨ I love the clips of your little family; these will for sure be something you’ll cherish and love to rewatch in the future 💕🥰😍
Kids taught me to slow down! They love to look at all the little things!
Another great video! You’re such a gem, Madisun. Thank you for all you share. You’re such a breath of fresh air amongst all the toxic trends of “my productive 5am morning routine”. I was just wondering, other than walks with your family, what exercise do you do that reflects your slow rhythms of the day? I love walks, but I will admit, I hate “working out”. Do you just do simple stretches or actually do a workout video? Just wondering what sorts of movement people do that align with slow living? I’ve seen you do some mat exercises on your videos before? Do you follow any videos?
Great question! I usually try to live with my cycle. Respecting times when I have less energy, but doing more “intense” workouts when I have more energy. I have a plan to more in-depth video about this.
@@MadisunGray ah ok! I’ve been reading “In the Flo” so it sounds like you do cycle syncing! Thanks so much and looking forward to the video! 🥰
Great video.
I actually accidentally fell into slow living when all we could afford was the cottage in the countryside 😂. Best thing that ever happened to me
THANK YOU for sharing this beautiful video. It has really blessed me 🤍
Your videos are always ON POINT! I absolutely love your cinematography and your message!! ❤
Thank you so much!! ❤️
Lost more than a year of income due to the unnecessary lockdowns. Slow living would actually be nice and you are correct there certainly are toxic aspects to it.
I’ve actually been watching videos about it for awhile.
I’ve maybe been lucky, but I’ve never heard any you tuber say anything about work being bad. But I have seen them say “the grind” is objectively unsustainable, and that meaningful work has been more rewarding. For those who are artists or craftspeople, they find ways to be productive and still slow down.
Regarding must-live-in cottage: nope. This video states that it’s half joking, however it is genuinely easier to slow down within a small community as compared to a large city. Have definitely seen you-tube channels that simplify or “cottage core-up” their homes with thrifting, because it better suits their personality.
I’ve never seen anyone say it’s not for kids, in fact, have mainly seen creators who really want to raise children in that lifestyle (as a mom, I think it is absolutely do-able)
I guess if these misconceptions are more common than I’ve seen, it would make sense to yeet those sources of the misconceptions from your daily life- no one needs that much negativity in their life.
This video is beautifully shot, and charmingly narrated. I find myself fortunate to have avoided running across these mindsets, and I’m in agreement- they are misconceptions with little real substance.
Glad I ran across your channel, Madisun- this was really well done.
A good balance of work, play, and rest ❤
I am about to have my 12th child. I LOVE slow living 💓 We homeschool. I’ve decluttered and will probably be doing that forever. We live with my in-laws so the kiddos got to know the grandparents and bring them joy daily for three years before grandpa passed. Now we’re here for grandma. It’s possible with kids ;) and lots of them!
I shop at Costco, AND farmers markets:D I buy home made breads, home canned foods and things, and I make them whenever can too. It’s about balance :) Oh, and we work! Very hard. Daily. And then we rest, and play, and do it all some more 💓 Find joy in ALL the moments you can! 🎊 😊
DODICI FIGLI???????
@@MrNoncredo Yes 12 :) Who better to surround myself with as I grow old 💓
Love this Madisun ❤
Thank you! Very calming advice! Gave me a chance to think twice and take a deep breath🥰
I think there might be a misunderstanding with the concept of slow living being only an "internet lifestyle". I live in the countryside of England, and as an extremely introvert person, my life routine is calm and I do spend a lot of my time going for walks in the forest and appreciating nature. I don't have kids yet, but I'm very aware that whenever (or if one day) I do have kids, I know that my lifestyle will change. I think the misleading message was to not differentiate If there's anyone on RUclips fakely slow living to create online content, to those who normally have a slow living life and it's just sharing it on YT.
Loved every second of this! ❤❤❤
Thank you so much Brittany!
I think laziness may be more rampant in our culture than hustle-culture anymore. But it probably depends on where you are looking!
Beautiful video from a beautiful soul!
❤️ thanks for watching
Love this video so much. I have felt stuck lately feeling like my life isn't good enough for my kids. Living in Australia I feel like most people I see on social media have beautiful lives on the beach with their kids. Have beautiful days of sunshine and slow beach days and this is just not my reality. Need to remind myself of what we have and find the beauty in our everyday
YES 🙌🏾
I didn't hear what is toxic about living alone. For me while I am one who needs time alone, right now the isolation I am experiencing is challenging. You have a family and therefore a job and responsibilities to do. It's difficult for me in not hearing or receiving feedback at all. So right now I would say that living alone may cut yourself off from the human race, and such isolation is not normal and that may be one difficulty I personally experience with living alone. There needs to be a balance.
Ah, love it! Beautiful message and beautiful footage 💛
Thank you so much!
I love all your videos!
Do you have any suggestions or resources for how to live slowly, while also working a 9-5? This season of life, I’m working full time, at home full time with my kid. It feels like I can’t find a good rhythm and slow living feels impossible, but my heart yearns for it! Would love to know ways I can do it in the meanwhile, until we can transition me out of my job.
Mom of 6 and fully embracing slow living!! Yes, Madi!🎉😘😘
THANK YOU ❤
Live your life your way and don't judge or do not give advice...or it's poor.
I just found your channel and I love your perspective on slow living which I too have embraced for my mental health. Loved your checkered dress you were wearing in the beginning of video. Can you send me a link for it to purchase - thanks!
Well said!!! :) Loved this!!!
Slow living is all about not giving a shit
Thank You so much for sharing! You are always so inspiring!
Sunset on the roof! I love that so much!
Very well said! Thank you, Madi!
Thank you Amanda! 😘
Hello! I just found your channel and I am enjoying it so much. You are wise for your years! Do you have any channels you would recommend for moms with older kids ( preteen and teen) that I could watch in addition to your channel? Thanks! ❤
It’s always one of the little highlights of my week to watch your videos!
🥰🥰🥰
Hey, I remember you from a couple of years ago. Your channel really took off. Congraaats. 🎉😅
Love this.Hello Madison, found you through the pod cast you did with Cas Clutter Bug. 💕NonnaGrace 🐓
You cinematography is just gorgeous, as always! What brand is your jogger stroller?!
Thank you! 😘 it’s a Mountain Buggy Duet stroller. amzn.to/3Qf6Wdo
it was a really nice, well articulated video.
I love that you bust a lot of misconceptions here about slow living but I don’t think slow living is a feminine draw. It is a human draw. Everyone is welcome 🙏🏻
I don't know whether to listen to you or to read the captions...
Thank you so much for sharing! 🤗
Thanks so much for this Madisun! I’ve really struggled with the first one - thinking work is bad. Also that having kids is too stressful for slow living.
This is something I notice also in the femininity community.
Slow living and femininity are really important to me. But my life has many responsibilities and I know that my creative work, my future children, and my volunteering will continue to make life chaotic sometimes.
It’s really a relief to hear your thoughts on this. Some content that gets put out there makes me feel like I have to have the most calm, peaceful life ever, with not too much going on to reap the benefits of slow living. But that seamless life would mean less of what I love
There is a certain kind of peace and contentment that hard work, relationships and responsibilities bring ❤
Love the family rooftop adventure to watch the sunset!!
Yes 🙌🏾
Spot on. Very authentic and realistic. ❤️💯