I've always been judged for my lifestyle choices like being childfree, vegan, minimalist ECT but I never cared for ppls opinions. I think most ppl are jealous that I have the confidence to live my life as I choose. Most humans don't bring value to my life so I spend my free time with animals.
Yes i spend all my time with my cat and people think that's weird 🤪 My mother is always saying i should get a boyfriend and have children blah blah blah ....., but i prefer it just me and my cat. 😻 Its like people find it hard to believe i am happy with just my cat as my companion. But I love being around her and I honestly find it too difficult to live with other humans.
Many people are jealous, you're absolutely right. I just ignore them. It did take years for me to learn how to do it instead of getting hurt all the time. But now... I just ignore and they can say what they want behind my back or to my face.
I'm 47 and have always been the weirdo, outside the box, the geek, the free soul, etc. I recently sold my home and moved into a small apartment, until I am ready for my next adventure. I've never been one to live normal and if you came into my sacred space, you would probably relate to me very well. I do not invite a lot of people into my space, because I need a safe cocoon, that is all mine and has good energy. I have been a minimalist since I was 15 and I ebb and flow between having just what I need, in the moment, I am in, but never a ton of stuff. Oh and I have a child and multiple pets, so you can imagine the pressure to conform. I have large dogs, they have beds in my living room, as in twin beds on the floor, as they need comfort. My son has all of his Legos, art, books and a lap top to create. I don't make it perfect, I let him live. If you walked in right now, you would have 2 snoring dogs, 3 cats on the windowsills, and a yoga mat, surrounded by a few crystals and a rescued plant. And a cup of tea. I walk around, happy and comfortable, and I close out the chaos and noise. You are lovely!
My mother hates that I live minimally and she constantly criticizes it and thinks it is an unhealthy way to live for me and my cats, no matter how many times I explain to her I feel my best in an empty room and me and the animals have everything we need to be happy. It has come to a point where I won't invite her into my home any longer bescause her constant criticism hurts, all the while she is drowing in clutter and I'd never make an inappropiate comment because how she lives is her decision. So I wanted to thank you for making a video about this topic. I've listened to it multiple times and it helps me feel a lot more secure in my decisions on how I want to live.
I know this is an older comment but you’re not alone! I’m criticized by my family a lot too. My mom “jokes” I’m “preparing to die” I don’t even know what to say to that
I've been a minimalist for about 10 years and I think your video is probably the best I've seen as far as societies expectations and rules about how certain rooms " should" look. Bravo!!! I will keep this video for future viewing when I need reinforcement or maybe just to show others who are deciding if they want to follow a minimalist lifestyle. Thank you
Beautifully said...💚💛💙💜❤I love your way of living and as I navigate my way into a more minimalist life, I get the strange looks and comments, and then i smile...because I know what I want for myself...thank you dear Anja💛💙💜💚❤🙏diane
Aaaah zo waar!! So true! Especialy in these times where division seems to be the trend and people seem to think they can judge freely the non stereotype standard scenario-people it is essential we stand our ground, follow our path and speak and know truth. That's our way to freedom and (self)love. Radical Minimalism was the start to my awakening process and i love it. Thanx so much for your speaking out, i also realy apreciated your video about society etc and i love your not being part of the herd. I recognise the peace in you it provides to follow your souls path and truth. 🤍
Thanks so much for your lovely comment 💛 I really appreciate it, it is point on :) It's important for me to not participate in the extreme division and bullying that's going on right now and instead of that to emphasis compassion. Standing our ground and speaking our truth has never been more important I feel, you said that perfectly. Nope, never just going to follow the herd ;) & thank you for speaking out too 🌼💛
@@AnjasArtWorld Yes!! It is amazing what minimalism brings, its so much more than one would think. If you realize your environment does not have to be like we are programmed it should be, you see this is applicable in any other desired area of life. There are so many levels of programming and we can choose our own inner voice. I love it so much. Just letting go completely of fulfilling others expectations, getting closer and closer to an authentic life and ones own soul desires. We can hear our inner voice more and more when there is less and less around us. This is freedom, minimalism is freedom!
Thank you, Anja. Believe me you are a tremendous inspiration in a difficult time. It really helps to be watching your videos right now. You didn’t introduce me to minimalism. I grasped how that made sense for me a while ago. But your channel has been really helpful to me when I was getting bombarded by other influences and opinions about what I should be doing with my life. I am sorry to hear you have had to deal with judgement and hostility for your views. It takes a lot of courage to give people a window to your world. But please know you do a lot of good with it. It has been inspiring for me.
thank you again anja for your truthful words--i do get lonely for the company of like minded people---which don't exist around where i am-----love your soothing manner--i liked what simone prins said also---everyone here knows the truth ---take care deatra
Thanks so much Deatra, yes it's difficult to not be able to talk with like minded people, I agree... Luckily we can meet online but it's quite difficult to find them where we live. And thank you so much for acknowledging the truth 💛 It means a lot to me and I'm so happy you said that and you acknowledge that. Thank you Deatra!! And you take care too my friend 🌼
Very true society likes us to follow a certain path, especially with regards accumulating material things working more, to buy more things we don’t need. People are shocked when I tell them I’m vegan, are minimalist and get by with such little amount of stuff in my home. But I don’t care 😃 . Anja you’ve done a great job painting 👍
A lot of truth in this video. I gave up taking other people's opinions seriously when someone had a tantrum--she actually shouted and stamped her little foot--because I put shelves in one of my closets. "You CAN'T do that!" Yeah, I'm done....! Maybe people feel somehow threatened by anyone who lives differently. I actually find other lifestyle choices fascinating. I admire how you have figured out a way to live that makes sense to you and can fend off the criticism. Stay strong!
No worries, we don't have to be perfect. We are just fine where we are, and all the emotions are alright to have, there is no right or wrong way to feel. Judgments and rejections are hard to deal with. 💛
I just ignore what other people think about my lifestyle, because as long as I'm happy that's all that matters. I did care when younger and into adulthood, but not anymore. There are too many unwritten rules that society applies, but in the end of the day, it's up to us, how we want to live our lives. Just ignore, Anja. You're a beautiful, young and lovely girl. Follow your heart, mind and soul. Love 💗🌹
It's good to hear that you ignore what people think of you and the way you want to live, yes all that matters is our own happiness. I do that too, it makes life so much easier 😊 Lots of love back to you! 💛
Leuke video, helemaal met je eens! Blijft toch erg lastig om anders te zijn. Bij mij is het zo ik voel dat ik op alle oppervlakken buiten de boot val. Ben net klaar met mijn mbo en ga naar hbo (begin morgen yay) ik leef van mijn duo lening. Dat vind ik erg lastig omdat ik achter mijn keuzes sta. Ik ben 28, voor mij maakt het niet uit, ik weet niet anders, maar toch maakt het me nerveus.
leuke video en goed gezegd. Ik heb dat ook als ik zeg dat ik minimalist ben of plantaardiger eet worden mensen boos of gaan ze raar doen inderdaad. Dan denk ik van jij kan het ook als jezelf wilt en ervoor open staat. Vaak zijn mensen die niet bewust leven vlees eters worden altijd zo agressief of snappen niet waarom iemand minimalist of plantaardiger eet dan denk ik google het verdiep je erin. Ik probeer zelf ook zo min mogelijk aan te trekken van andere mensen de ene x lukt het beter dan de andere keer
Dank je wel Naomi :) Ja precies, het is inderdaad lastig als je anders leeft en mensen er geen begrip voor kunnen opbrengen. Vooral de 'grapjes' en het belachelijk maken snap ik niet zo goed. En ik herken ook de frustratie voor mensen die onbewust willen (blijven) leven, dingen doen en eten die anderen en jezelf zoveel schade aan kunnen doen. Ik blijf 'vlees' ook altijd moeilijk te vinden. Als mensen om gezondheidsreden keto of paleo willen eten en dat zo biologisch enz. mogelijk doen, kan ik daar nog begrip voor hebben. Ik weet dat plantaardig eten niet per se voor iedereens lichaam geschikt is helaas en sommige mensen echt om gezondheidsreden anders moeten eten en daar ook vrij in moeten zijn. Maar inderdaad de massale vleesconsumptie, en het totale gebrek aan bezinning of empathie is moeilijk hè... Ja het gaat ook niet om perfectie, soms is het moeilijk om je er niks van aan te trekken en dat hoort er ook bij. Maar fijn om te horen dat je het je meestal niet zoveel doet :)
I've always been judged for my lifestyle choices like being childfree, vegan, minimalist ECT but I never cared for ppls opinions. I think most ppl are jealous that I have the confidence to live my life as I choose. Most humans don't bring value to my life so I spend my free time with animals.
So true...🐾🐾🐾🐾💛💙💜💚❤
Yes i spend all my time with my cat and people think that's weird 🤪 My mother is always saying i should get a boyfriend and have children blah blah blah ....., but i prefer it just me and my cat. 😻 Its like people find it hard to believe i am happy with just my cat as my companion. But I love being around her and I honestly find it too difficult to live with other humans.
@@krissyk9767 animals love and respect us. They don't ask for much and they give so much in return.
Many people are jealous, you're absolutely right. I just ignore them. It did take years for me to learn how to do it instead of getting hurt all the time. But now... I just ignore and they can say what they want behind my back or to my face.
@@Bumbledora it's much harder for women since we are always harshly criticized and judged. You have to be true to yourself.
I'm 47 and have always been the weirdo, outside the box, the geek, the free soul, etc. I recently sold my home and moved into a small apartment, until I am ready for my next adventure. I've never been one to live normal and if you came into my sacred space, you would probably relate to me very well. I do not invite a lot of people into my space, because I need a safe cocoon, that is all mine and has good energy. I have been a minimalist since I was 15 and I ebb and flow between having just what I need, in the moment, I am in, but never a ton of stuff. Oh and I have a child and multiple pets, so you can imagine the pressure to conform. I have large dogs, they have beds in my living room, as in twin beds on the floor, as they need comfort. My son has all of his Legos, art, books and a lap top to create. I don't make it perfect, I let him live. If you walked in right now, you would have 2 snoring dogs, 3 cats on the windowsills, and a yoga mat, surrounded by a few crystals and a rescued plant. And a cup of tea. I walk around, happy and comfortable, and I close out the chaos and noise. You are lovely!
Thanks so much for sharing your story, your home sounds wonderful! 🙂
My mother hates that I live minimally and she constantly criticizes it and thinks it is an unhealthy way to live for me and my cats, no matter how many times I explain to her I feel my best in an empty room and me and the animals have everything we need to be happy. It has come to a point where I won't invite her into my home any longer bescause her constant criticism hurts, all the while she is drowing in clutter and I'd never make an inappropiate comment because how she lives is her decision. So I wanted to thank you for making a video about this topic. I've listened to it multiple times and it helps me feel a lot more secure in my decisions on how I want to live.
I know this is an older comment but you’re not alone! I’m criticized by my family a lot too. My mom “jokes” I’m “preparing to die” I don’t even know what to say to that
I've been a minimalist for about 10 years and I think your video is probably the best I've seen as far as societies expectations and rules about how certain rooms " should" look. Bravo!!! I will keep this video for future viewing when I need reinforcement or maybe just to show others who are deciding if they want to follow a minimalist lifestyle. Thank you
Beautifully said...💚💛💙💜❤I love your way of living and as I navigate my way into a more minimalist life, I get the strange looks and comments, and then i smile...because I know what I want for myself...thank you dear Anja💛💙💜💚❤🙏diane
Thanks so much Diane, and exactly that :) I'm very happy to hear that you know what you want and are living the way you want to. 💛🌼
Aaaah zo waar!! So true! Especialy in these times where division seems to be the trend and people seem to think they can judge freely the non stereotype standard scenario-people it is essential we stand our ground, follow our path and speak and know truth. That's our way to freedom and (self)love. Radical Minimalism was the start to my awakening process and i love it. Thanx so much for your speaking out, i also realy apreciated your video about society etc and i love your not being part of the herd. I recognise the peace in you it provides to follow your souls path and truth. 🤍
Thanks so much for your lovely comment 💛 I really appreciate it, it is point on :) It's important for me to not participate in the extreme division and bullying that's going on right now and instead of that to emphasis compassion. Standing our ground and speaking our truth has never been more important I feel, you said that perfectly. Nope, never just going to follow the herd ;) & thank you for speaking out too 🌼💛
@@AnjasArtWorld Yes!! It is amazing what minimalism brings, its so much more than one would think. If you realize your environment does not have to be like we are programmed it should be, you see this is applicable in any other desired area of life. There are so many levels of programming and we can choose our own inner voice. I love it so much. Just letting go completely of fulfilling others expectations, getting closer and closer to an authentic life and ones own soul desires. We can hear our inner voice more and more when there is less and less around us. This is freedom, minimalism is freedom!
Thank you, Anja. Believe me you are a tremendous inspiration in a difficult time. It really helps to be watching your videos right now. You didn’t introduce me to minimalism. I grasped how that made sense for me a while ago. But your channel has been really helpful to me when I was getting bombarded by other influences and opinions about what I should be doing with my life.
I am sorry to hear you have had to deal with judgement and hostility for your views. It takes a lot of courage to give people a window to your world. But please know you do a lot of good with it. It has been inspiring for me.
Thanks so much for your kind words, Alec B. I really appreciate it. And hang in there, this difficult time you are in now will pass too. Take care!
This video came at the perfect time, recently have been struggeling around this topic! Thank you for sharing your thoughts! Really helpful~ :)
Thanks so much and it's good to hear that it came at a good time! :)
thank you again anja for your truthful words--i do get lonely for the company of like minded people---which don't exist around where i am-----love your soothing manner--i liked what simone prins said also---everyone here knows the truth ---take care deatra
Thanks so much Deatra, yes it's difficult to not be able to talk with like minded people, I agree... Luckily we can meet online but it's quite difficult to find them where we live. And thank you so much for acknowledging the truth 💛 It means a lot to me and I'm so happy you said that and you acknowledge that. Thank you Deatra!! And you take care too my friend 🌼
Great message you're sharing here. Here for it! =) Correct!
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Very true society likes us to follow a certain path, especially with regards accumulating material things working more, to buy more things we don’t need. People are shocked when I tell them I’m vegan, are minimalist and get by with such little amount of stuff in my home. But I don’t care 😃 . Anja you’ve done a great job painting 👍
A lot of truth in this video. I gave up taking other people's opinions seriously when someone had a tantrum--she actually shouted and stamped her little foot--because I put shelves in one of my closets. "You CAN'T do that!" Yeah, I'm done....! Maybe people feel somehow threatened by anyone who lives differently. I actually find other lifestyle choices fascinating. I admire how you have figured out a way to live that makes sense to you and can fend off the criticism. Stay strong!
You are a wise young lady 💕👍
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God bless you Anja - I love the work you do here on RUclips. You are a blessing.
Thank you so much Rachel, for your kind words. I really appreciate it. 🙏💛
Thank you... I'm not very able to deal with judgement and rejection... I'm learning so... thanks😘
No worries, we don't have to be perfect. We are just fine where we are, and all the emotions are alright to have, there is no right or wrong way to feel. Judgments and rejections are hard to deal with. 💛
I just ignore what other people think about my lifestyle, because as long as I'm happy that's all that matters. I did care when younger and into adulthood, but not anymore. There are too many unwritten rules that society applies, but in the end of the day, it's up to us, how we want to live our lives. Just ignore, Anja. You're a beautiful, young and lovely girl. Follow your heart, mind and soul. Love 💗🌹
It's good to hear that you ignore what people think of you and the way you want to live, yes all that matters is our own happiness. I do that too, it makes life so much easier 😊 Lots of love back to you! 💛
Speaking to my soul as usual :)
That's so nice to hear :) Thank you so much! 💛
Yes i agree 😌
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A great video. I also love your animals!
Thank you so much, Daina! 😊
I really appreciated this video ✊ I love your outlook on life!
Thank you so much, I really appreciate it. 🙏💛
@@AnjasArtWorld you are so very welcome ✊
Leuke video, helemaal met je eens! Blijft toch erg lastig om anders te zijn. Bij mij is het zo ik voel dat ik op alle oppervlakken buiten de boot val. Ben net klaar met mijn mbo en ga naar hbo (begin morgen yay) ik leef van mijn duo lening. Dat vind ik erg lastig omdat ik achter mijn keuzes sta. Ik ben 28, voor mij maakt het niet uit, ik weet niet anders, maar toch maakt het me nerveus.
Dank je wel, Tamara! :) En goed om te horen dat je doet wat je wilt doen en achter je keuze staat. Veel succes en plezier met je nieuwe opleiding. 🤗✨
leuke video en goed gezegd. Ik heb dat ook als ik zeg dat ik minimalist ben of plantaardiger eet worden mensen boos of gaan ze raar doen inderdaad. Dan denk ik van jij kan het ook als jezelf wilt en ervoor open staat. Vaak zijn mensen die niet bewust leven vlees eters worden altijd zo agressief of snappen niet waarom iemand minimalist of plantaardiger eet dan denk ik google het verdiep je erin. Ik probeer zelf ook zo min mogelijk aan te trekken van andere mensen de ene x lukt het beter dan de andere keer
Dank je wel Naomi :) Ja precies, het is inderdaad lastig als je anders leeft en mensen er geen begrip voor kunnen opbrengen. Vooral de 'grapjes' en het belachelijk maken snap ik niet zo goed. En ik herken ook de frustratie voor mensen die onbewust willen (blijven) leven, dingen doen en eten die anderen en jezelf zoveel schade aan kunnen doen. Ik blijf 'vlees' ook altijd moeilijk te vinden. Als mensen om gezondheidsreden keto of paleo willen eten en dat zo biologisch enz. mogelijk doen, kan ik daar nog begrip voor hebben. Ik weet dat plantaardig eten niet per se voor iedereens lichaam geschikt is helaas en sommige mensen echt om gezondheidsreden anders moeten eten en daar ook vrij in moeten zijn. Maar inderdaad de massale vleesconsumptie, en het totale gebrek aan bezinning of empathie is moeilijk hè...
Ja het gaat ook niet om perfectie, soms is het moeilijk om je er niks van aan te trekken en dat hoort er ook bij. Maar fijn om te horen dat je het je meestal niet zoveel doet :)
@@AnjasArtWorld ja ik snap dat niet iedereen plantaardig kan eten. Maar mensen kunnen wel wat minderen .En Bio kopen die het geld hebben
How old are you Anja please :) ?