Talking about empty space: I had an impressive experience. I came into my kitchen lost in thought. I had completely forgotten that I had cleaned and tidied it from top to bottom in the morning. Everything was neat, clean and aesthetically pleasing. When I entered and suddenly saw this emptiness, it was as if my mind expanded beyond my body and filled the entire room. I felt light and almost as if my soul was growing beyond me. Just for a very brief moment. I felt it physically, it was not just a thought. Since then, I have perceived order and emptiness as a place for potential to literally “unfold”.
My favourite pair of pants are my dirtiest ones. I just accidentally ruined them with pigment while painting, got mad at myself first, but now they have this special purpose, giving me the freedom to express and work freely without the constant fear of messing up my other clothes. Sometimes, when possible, it's a good way to positively repurpose things instead of throwing them away.
Thank You so much I have been wanting to clean up stuff and throw it out, it is been hard to let go of things, as if I’m throwing away a part of me. But at the same time it doesn’t make me feel good to keep it either. Wish me luck and strength to throw things out. Anyone reading this, if you can please like this comment to keep reminding me, or write some encouragement, I honestly really need it and yet keep procrastinating. Much Love to Samurai Matcha and anyone who reads this
The negative associations point is so good! I keep many material things that are negative forces in my life because I feel guilty. Maybe they were gifts, or remind me of someone I don't like, or I paid a lot of money for them. But every time I look at them, I feel bad. I will get rid of them.
Samurai Matcha-san, I threw everything away that was associated with my ex-lover. I removed pictures, gifts, compact discs, and even a backpack. Gone! I needed a clean break. 🇺🇸🤝🇯🇵
Oh Aki, you don't know how you spoke from my heart and mind today!- As an only child, grandchild and niece I inherited 4 households (house, weekend house and 1800 squaremeters of property). I have been selling, giving away and donating, it just doesn't get any lesser. If I could afford it I'ld send you a 1st class to Germany.- My mind runs in circles and needs decluttering.-- I always take your wise words to heart, it is just not that easy to throw away the masses of stuff ❣❣
You have a huge burden weighing you down. Hire someone to help you. Even modest sales amount will offset the cost. It is very OK to need extra help. You shouldn't expect yourself to do this alone.
Thank you, you made many good points. I have a doll and stuffed animal from my childhood, I am 63. As you can imagine, they are pretty worn, but they carry so many joyful memories that I cannot part with them. I don't have them displayed, but I do have them wrapped beautifully in a special place.♥🙏
@@timriehl1500 thanks for responding! I have mine in my dresser drawer, wrapped in a sweet little blanket, just as if she were a real baby. Every time I see her, I get this happy-happy-joy-joy feeling, haha ❤️
I followed ur point about getting rid of excessive decorations, after i done it, i feel my space is so much quieter, it even helped cleared the noises in mind, its so true. Thank u for the great advice!
The art of Kintsugi is very beautiful, sometimes it’s a pity if your favorite ceramics are broken, and Kintsugi is a good way to restore and make things even more unique. Thank you for your positive videos.🌸
I loved your post. The fridge is another source of negative energy. I always keep fresh food and an eye on the leftovers. A clean fridge means a clean me. Blessings from your friends in Chicago.
What a wonderful presentation. I've been news and commercial free for 14 years. I especially liked the shoe analogy. I have a constant cycle of clean shoes every day as i spend so much time outside. My property and inside home is filled with plants and i cherish them all. A friend recently brought me 2 ferns she had neglected and offered them to me for my compost heaps. I just watered them and they are beautiful, lush and add a sparkle to the area i placed them. Bless you for your loving, positive offerings. ❤😊
When my tv broke, I didn't replace it. I have so much more time now. I actually wrote a novel and don't think I ever would have if I still had the tv. Ads made me feel like I had to have what they were selling and programs showcasing beautiful homes and beautiful people made me unhappy with my life. I don't miss the tv at all!
If you have lots of cables, and can't get rid of them, as they go to your numerous electronics, I've found bundling them tightly, either in loops or looser folds, keeps the mess to a minimum. It allows you to easily pick out which one you need in the moment, without having to detangle a pile of cords.
I have been thinking of getting rid of my Television Set for years and after watching this I finally decided to do it! I sold it to my neighbour Bertha. I can watch all of my TV shows on one of my laptops anyway! Thank you Samurai!!
After practicing what is now termed "minimalism", I did it subconsciously. Then, I realized it came from heart and mind. That said, I'm now in a new, clean, beautiful home that is ALL ME, inviting, warming, non-distracting and ME! Abrigato my friend :)
Love this! I wiped down my boots after getting to work(I listened to the video on the drive). They're beautiful boots, but the shipyard is sooooo dusty! It took 3 minutes to wipe off the pair and they're much cleaner and I feel much better wearing them. Looks like they'll need daily cleaning, just like my car(so dusty!).
Moving into a new home which was about triple the size of my previous home, ironically, is what made me appreciate empty space. My bedroom used to stress me out. I couldn't quite put my finger on why. In the process of moving, obviously, everything got packed up and put away. While we began moving things into the new house, we started with only the essentials... our bedroom had a mattress on the floor, a nightstand on either side of the bed, and one dresser. We didn't even assemble the bed frame for the mattress because there were other things we needed to prioritize. I immediately started realizing that I was getting the best sleep of my life and I couldn't quite figure out why. One day, it finally occurred to me while looking around in the bedroom... Essentially, nothing was in the room... and when there is NOTHING there, there is NOTHING to worry about. Is that thing out of place? Not relevant, the thing isn't there. Is that thing dirty? Not relevant, the thing isn't there. I realized that having less things means less things to be concerned with. Less to clean, organize, replace, maintain, etc... Obviously there is a limit to how far you can take this, but to this day, after 2 months of living in our new house, we still haven't moved anything into the bedroom and I love it.
Thank you Aki. The one about shoes got to me, I have to put aside my old, dull sketchers but they're so comfortable. Totally agree about hanging on to things that are linked to bad memories, it does nothing to cheer the heart 💚🤗
I am proud to say I have let go of all of these things! It leaves so much time to focus on hobbies and loved ones when we do not have so many distracting belongings.
The shoes one is interesting. I notice which shoes (and clothes) I wear depends on how I feel about myself. So when I feel good about myself, I wear my favourite shoes, and when I'm not feeling great I wear the old ones that look fine but are falling apart.
Oh I can totally relate to repair and reuse things. But here in germany my friends always tell me, that Im "stingy" because I tend to repair things instead of buying something new.
That’s not stingy. Maybe there’s a different meaning in German but in English it means excessive thrift- to the point that it causes harm to yourself or others. As long as the repaired item doesn’t cause harm it’s not stingy, at least not in English 😅 As a matter of fact it is environmentally friendly to repair something rather than throwing it away ❤
That is not stingy, those people are putting you down because they don't do it. Lots of people criticise things just because they don't do them. It is sensible to repair.
Samarai matcha. Im 28 and ive lived a pretty mixed up life, when i lay in bed for hours on end i feel depressed like i dont know who to turn to.😢 everyone annoys me and i dont particularly wanna be associated with the people im around in my daily life. I just feel like im existing. But when i watch your videos, your like a gentle soul kinda dude even its abit of an act/exageration. You make me feel like theres some kind people out there trying to live a gentle respectful calm life. Im in the trade/construction industry and i just wanna be around monks and sip tea and play video games. Thanks for all your positive videos, im currently sleeping on just a normal bed mattress no base and my backs hurting, i wonder how you go just using your foam bed cus my lower backs feeling it from this matress
Arigatou, I have been going through a major downsizing in my life. It has been very liberating. It has also made me realize what a waste it is having so much "stuff". I find it serendipitous that I have found your channel. My friend has been talking to me about Nicheran Buddhism and I have been saying Arigatou every morning and taking time to "Tadaima". I am planning on binge watching your channel this week.
Diaries with negative feelings from my youth: I don't feel so alone with what I did, now. Before I left to go to continue to a larger university, I had several hand made journals, full of angry and sad feelings..and I didn't want to bring it with me BUT I didn't want anyone else to read them or keep them so I let them go, and burned them and said good bye to the past. I don't regret it I still have a problem keeping stuffed animals and dolls 😂
I have not had a tv since '98. I refused to get one even after i got married and we had a kid. She grew up without tv or a phone and with very limited computer time. She was much more stable without the extra distractions.
Ah yrs cables. I have a small box labeled electronics and have no idea what is in them. So guess where I'm starting my drclutter😊 I thoroughly enjoy all your videos. They make me smile
Another great video, Aki. I had been filling up a clear plastic bag with shredded paper. My dog got hold of it and liked to lie on it, so I didn't mind. Then a couple of days ago he wanted to rearrange it, and split the bag with his claws. Shredded paper all over the area. I couldn't bring myself to clean it up, but your video prompted me to get the dust pan out and find a new plastic bag, and here I go! Thank you!
Right on! I've been trying to get my friend to get rid of their TV too but they're too addicted to it and convinced in false beliefs that it's somehow good. So frustrating!
You have quit the bachelor life. Yes it’s similar to a monk. It’s beautiful and inspired. I am looking to make space because space is good. I’m not looking for the bachelor life. I’m looking forward to having people come visit and comfortable. I am looking to have the equipment to do the things I want to do in the projects I want to follow. Good luck to all in our many different ways of living.
Oh, my GOOOOOD! I was JUST venting to my dad about my mom's LITERALLY ABSOLUTELY NUTS level of decorations today! She has, NO JOKE, probs AT LEAST 30 BOXES/BAGS of decorations (and I think I saw her order MORE) - and that's ONLY CHRISTMAS! She probs has around 60 or more, PROBS MORE, for ALL of the holidays combined! And she INSISTS on putting them up EVREY HOLIDAY! And then she guilts us into helping, even though she says we never do it right and gets pissy! She's made me HATE decorations! It gives me SO much stress/anxiety to see our ALREADY OVERLY CLUTTERED HOUSE (she's a hoarder/pack rat) even MORE cluttered with 1000s of holiday BS! UGHHH! I HATE IT! She's even (or especially) made me HATE decorating the tree more than anything! UGHHH! I wish she'd STOP! I've said when I move out that I'm only going to have MAYBE 1 box of decorations, IF THAT, and that's it! My bro is the same! They barely wanted to put up Christmas lights this year! Mom's overdecorating drives him insane, too! X'D
Excellent points, especially about the shoes and decorations. I remove the string from the hood of my hoodies. I never used them, and I prefer how they look without the string. Perhaps obsessively, if I can remove the label from any product I buy, I do that too. I will even choose products based simply on how easily I can remove the label.
Another fabulous video, Aki-sama! I'm struggling with the stuffed animal thing. I really love them, and they bring me comfort, especially when I experience anxiety or panic attacks. That and since I was young, I've assigned each of them a name and personality, so it's hard to say goodbye! I'm trying to find new homes with good people for them. I find that this makes letting them go more bearable (...no pun intended).
Thank you, I was sad that my little tree died.... I was still in the hop that it will miraculously spring back to life when I'm not looking... I feel ready to clear it out.
I stopped watching tv since 9 years now. No shows , movies coz it’s unnecessary drama and time wasting.. people find it weird about me.. but I don’t mind.. thanks for adding it in the list.
I’m curious, what do you do for entertainment on rainy days? Do you no longer watch any shows or movies, or do you watch them on your laptop? For example sometimes I like to watch a studio ghibli movie at night as it relaxes me, do you have access to such things? I’ve been moving towards less screen time and more reading in my free time, but I still love watching a good movie or playing a video game once in a blue moon
Good list, and stuffed animals certainly can multiply into too much. I visit a friend with a very cluttered two room apartment, and I enjoy her company, but so glad when it's time to leave, as it's stressful to be there.
ありがとう！とても かこいい と やさしい！！ 🥰🙏🏼🫧🤍🪷💕🫧 Thank you I’m living a happier, mindful, peaceful, relaxed, calm, conscious life!! 🌿🫧 I cannot thank you enough because I’m able to breathe and have a room of heart that I can breathe freely in! 🍃 I tried my best with my little Japanese knowledge to thank you for sharing a wonderful way of living! 🤍🌿🫧 ありがとごさいます！！🙏🏼🫧🪷🤍🌿🫧
I call things with negative emotional connotations "emotional booby troops" because each time I come across them, I feel bad. I now get rid of any emotional boobytrap I come across. ❤
New to this channel. 🙌❤ I can't believe I've never seen Samurai Matcha. I am a minimalist but still have plants. I have a hard time getting rid of withered plants. I feel sorry for them and try to take care of them. They do make me sad every time I see them though.
I am definitely someone with minimal decorations, I hate lots of visual noise in my home. Wish I could get rid of tv but I love RUclips , maybe I can just watch less somehow, have more time for meaningful hobbies. 😀
ads are driving me nuts, they're everywhere advertising me things i dont want but recently talked about or thought(!) non stop >.> everyones getting more forceful with them recently too. i have one fake plant xD im too overwhelmed at the moment to keep one alive.
Talking about empty space:
I had an impressive experience. I came into my kitchen lost in thought. I had completely forgotten that I had cleaned and tidied it from top to bottom in the morning. Everything was neat, clean and aesthetically pleasing.
When I entered and suddenly saw this emptiness, it was as if my mind expanded beyond my body and filled the entire room. I felt light and almost as if my soul was growing beyond me. Just for a very brief moment. I felt it physically, it was not just a thought.
Since then, I have perceived order and emptiness as a place for potential to literally “unfold”.
I’ve felt that a couple of times. I use that feeling as my compass point to aim for when I get off course.
@@trudyjohns9229 Oh wow! 😯 You are the first person i have heard of who also knows the feeling. I'm going to try it like you 🙏
Don't you just love it when that happens?
@@patriciasnodgrass6697 absolutely! ❤
My favourite pair of pants are my dirtiest ones. I just accidentally ruined them with pigment while painting, got mad at myself first, but now they have this special purpose, giving me the freedom to express and work freely without the constant fear of messing up my other clothes. Sometimes, when possible, it's a good way to positively repurpose things instead of throwing them away.
Indeed! I have clothes from a previous crappy job that I use for housework. IDGAF if they get ruined, so it works out if anything happens! lol.
Great one, I also have a hard time getting rid of clothes or a fear to make beautiful clothes dirty. The attachment to materialism is REAL
Thank You so much I have been wanting to clean up stuff and throw it out, it is been hard to let go of things, as if I’m throwing away a part of me. But at the same time it doesn’t make me feel good to keep it either. Wish me luck and strength to throw things out.
Anyone reading this, if you can please like this comment to keep reminding me, or write some encouragement, I honestly really need it and yet keep procrastinating.
Much Love to Samurai Matcha and anyone who reads this
The negative associations point is so good! I keep many material things that are negative forces in my life because I feel guilty. Maybe they were gifts, or remind me of someone I don't like, or I paid a lot of money for them. But every time I look at them, I feel bad. I will get rid of them.
Samurai Matcha-san, I threw everything away that was associated with my ex-lover. I removed pictures, gifts, compact discs, and even a backpack. Gone! I needed a clean break. 🇺🇸🤝🇯🇵
Oh Aki, you don't know how you spoke from my heart and mind today!- As an only child, grandchild and niece I inherited 4 households (house, weekend house and 1800 squaremeters of property). I have been selling, giving away and donating, it just doesn't get any lesser. If I could afford it I'ld send you a 1st class to Germany.- My mind runs in circles and needs decluttering.-- I always take your wise words to heart, it is just not that easy to throw away the masses of stuff ❣❣
I'm always here for you!!!
You have a huge burden weighing you down. Hire someone to help you. Even modest sales amount will offset the cost. It is very OK to need extra help. You shouldn't expect yourself to do
this alone.
Thank you, you made many good points. I have a doll and stuffed animal from my childhood, I am 63. As you can imagine, they are pretty worn, but they carry so many joyful memories that I cannot part with them. I don't have them displayed, but I do have them wrapped beautifully in a special place.♥🙏
Me too! I am 64 and have mine on a shelf in my closet. So every time I open my closet I say hello to old friends.
@@timriehl1500 thanks for responding! I have mine in my dresser drawer, wrapped in a sweet little blanket, just as if she were a real baby. Every time I see her, I get this happy-happy-joy-joy feeling, haha ❤️
@@joanne8126 they bring you joy. I don’t see any reason to get rid of them.
You ladies are the sweetest ❤
Thank you for motivating me to declutter things again, Aki☺️
I followed ur point about getting rid of excessive decorations, after i done it, i feel my space is so much quieter, it even helped cleared the noises in mind, its so true. Thank u for the great advice!
Yeah!!!
The art of Kintsugi is very beautiful, sometimes it’s a pity if your favorite ceramics are broken, and Kintsugi is a good way to restore and make things even more unique. Thank you for your positive videos.🌸
Thanks for getting into kintsugi!
@@SamuraiMatcha Japanese culture is very interesting.🙏
I loved your post. The fridge is another source of negative energy. I always keep fresh food and an eye on the leftovers. A clean fridge means a clean me. Blessings from your friends in Chicago.
I do not watch TV as before too. My entertainment is YT now. I prefer it.
What a wonderful presentation. I've been news and commercial free for 14 years. I especially liked the shoe analogy. I have a constant cycle of clean shoes every day as i spend so much time outside. My property and inside home is filled with plants and i cherish them all. A friend recently brought me 2 ferns she had neglected and offered them to me for my compost heaps. I just watered them and they are beautiful, lush and add a sparkle to the area i placed them. Bless you for your loving, positive offerings. ❤😊
When my tv broke, I didn't replace it. I have so much more time now. I actually wrote a novel and don't think I ever would have if I still had the tv. Ads made me feel like I had to have what they were selling and programs showcasing beautiful homes and beautiful people made me unhappy with my life. I don't miss the tv at all!
You fill the world with a touch of positive energy. May you always be surrounded by health, wealth, and success!
Thank you so matcha! :)
If you have lots of cables, and can't get rid of them, as they go to your numerous electronics, I've found bundling them tightly, either in loops or looser folds, keeps the mess to a minimum. It allows you to easily pick out which one you need in the moment, without having to detangle a pile of cords.
I have been thinking of getting rid of my Television Set for years and after watching this I finally decided to do it! I sold it to my neighbour Bertha. I can watch all of my TV shows on one of my laptops anyway! Thank you Samurai!!
"The wallet is your money's home." I love that! Cleared it instantly, too. ;)
After practicing what is now termed "minimalism", I did it subconsciously. Then, I realized it came from heart and mind. That said, I'm now in a new, clean, beautiful home that is ALL ME, inviting, warming, non-distracting and ME! Abrigato my friend :)
Love this! I wiped down my boots after getting to work(I listened to the video on the drive). They're beautiful boots, but the shipyard is sooooo dusty! It took 3 minutes to wipe off the pair and they're much cleaner and I feel much better wearing them. Looks like they'll need daily cleaning, just like my car(so dusty!).
Samurai matcha is good person i like him
Moving into a new home which was about triple the size of my previous home, ironically, is what made me appreciate empty space.
My bedroom used to stress me out. I couldn't quite put my finger on why.
In the process of moving, obviously, everything got packed up and put away. While we began moving things into the new house, we started with only the essentials... our bedroom had a mattress on the floor, a nightstand on either side of the bed, and one dresser. We didn't even assemble the bed frame for the mattress because there were other things we needed to prioritize.
I immediately started realizing that I was getting the best sleep of my life and I couldn't quite figure out why. One day, it finally occurred to me while looking around in the bedroom... Essentially, nothing was in the room... and when there is NOTHING there, there is NOTHING to worry about. Is that thing out of place? Not relevant, the thing isn't there. Is that thing dirty? Not relevant, the thing isn't there. I realized that having less things means less things to be concerned with. Less to clean, organize, replace, maintain, etc... Obviously there is a limit to how far you can take this, but to this day, after 2 months of living in our new house, we still haven't moved anything into the bedroom and I love it.
Always a pleasure listening to you.
あきさんお早うございます。
自分も今春TVを追いやり見なくなって多くの気づきがありました。
いかに膨大な情報に振り回されていた事か。
自分にとって欲しい必要なニュースは自ら探し出して見るようにしたり
自動的に与えられた便利に頼らず自分で創意工夫するようになり
これが又とても楽しいのです。
余分なものが削ぎ落とされていくのを体感しました。
1日のテレビ視聴時間は大きな時間のロスになっていました。
必然的に就寝も早くなり今では超朝型人間化しました。
一番の変化は集中力が高まった事です。
Thank you Aki.
The one about shoes got to me, I have to put aside my old, dull sketchers but they're so comfortable.
Totally agree about hanging on to things that are linked to bad memories, it does nothing to cheer the heart 💚🤗
Yes! If you start wearing clean shoes you'll feel great!
I am proud to say I have let go of all of these things! It leaves so much time to focus on hobbies and loved ones when we do not have so many distracting belongings.
You are so right I clean my room before anything I do so I could relax and do it with a clean room and clean mind
The shoes one is interesting. I notice which shoes (and clothes) I wear depends on how I feel about myself. So when I feel good about myself, I wear my favourite shoes, and when I'm not feeling great I wear the old ones that look fine but are falling apart.
Oh I can totally relate to repair and reuse things. But here in germany my friends always tell me, that Im "stingy" because I tend to repair things instead of buying something new.
That’s not stingy. Maybe there’s a different meaning in German but in English it means excessive thrift- to the point that it causes harm to yourself or others.
As long as the repaired item doesn’t cause harm it’s not stingy, at least not in English 😅
As a matter of fact it is environmentally friendly to repair something rather than throwing it away ❤
Fühl ich ❤ versuch es zu ignorieren
Indeed it was the one you mentioned. Never used it before in English that's why I had to translate it. Thank you very much for your correction!
You care for the environment. You’re not stingy!
That is not stingy, those people are putting you down because they don't do it. Lots of people criticise things just because they don't do them. It is sensible to repair.
Samarai matcha.
Im 28 and ive lived a pretty mixed up life, when i lay in bed for hours on end i feel depressed like i dont know who to turn to.😢 everyone annoys me and i dont particularly wanna be associated with the people im around in my daily life. I just feel like im existing. But when i watch your videos, your like a gentle soul kinda dude even its abit of an act/exageration. You make me feel like theres some kind people out there trying to live a gentle respectful calm life.
Im in the trade/construction industry and i just wanna be around monks and sip tea and play video games.
Thanks for all your positive videos, im currently sleeping on just a normal bed mattress no base and my backs hurting, i wonder how you go just using your foam bed cus my lower backs feeling it from this matress
I'm the same age. I hope you find peace. I have not; but it's comforting to know other people want that kind of life too. Best of luck💜
your videos generates calm
So helpful! My peace is more important than "things." 🙂 Thank you!
Arigatou, I have been going through a major downsizing in my life. It has been very liberating. It has also made me realize what a waste it is having so much "stuff". I find it serendipitous that I have found your channel. My friend has been talking to me about Nicheran Buddhism and I have been saying Arigatou every morning and taking time to "Tadaima". I am planning on binge watching your channel this week.
Diaries with negative feelings from my youth: I don't feel so alone with what I did, now. Before I left to go to continue to a larger university, I had several hand made journals, full of angry and sad feelings..and I didn't want to bring it with me BUT I didn't want anyone else to read them or keep them so I let them go, and burned them and said good bye to the past. I don't regret it
I still have a problem keeping stuffed animals and dolls 😂
Letting go of my tv in 2019 was one of the best things to do.
I have not had a tv since '98. I refused to get one even after i got married and we had a kid. She grew up without tv or a phone and with very limited computer time. She was much more stable without the extra distractions.
Ah yrs cables. I have a small box labeled electronics and have no idea what is in them. So guess where I'm starting my drclutter😊 I thoroughly enjoy all your videos. They make me smile
Thank youuuu
i love that you give alternatives to throwing things away. the negative meanings come from the mind, not from the stuff.
Another great video, Aki. I had been filling up a clear plastic bag with shredded paper. My dog got hold of it and liked to lie on it, so I didn't mind. Then a couple of days ago he wanted to rearrange it, and split the bag with his claws. Shredded paper all over the area. I couldn't bring myself to clean it up, but your video prompted me to get the dust pan out and find a new plastic bag, and here I go! Thank you!
Brilliant advice as always! Love your channel soooo much:) Wishing you a wonderful Sunday from your friends in Australia🍵🍵🍵🍵🍵🍵🍵🍵
Good points, Aki! I’ve never thought like this about old toys…🤔. Love from Germany, Monika❣
Thanks!
Wow!! Thank you so much!!!
💗💗💗
Right on! I've been trying to get my friend to get rid of their TV too but they're too addicted to it and convinced in false beliefs that it's somehow good. So frustrating!
Yes, it was invented by the military for mind control 😳
Let your friend realize it him/herself,when ready.You shouldn't force things on others.
Yay for repairing Totoro, such a precious being!
You have quit the bachelor life. Yes it’s similar to a monk. It’s beautiful and inspired.
I am looking to make space because space is good.
I’m not looking for the bachelor life. I’m looking forward to having people come visit and comfortable.
I am looking to have the equipment to do the things I want to do in the projects I want to follow.
Good luck to all in our many different ways of living.
i would love for you to make a video in fengshui!! i got into it from dearmodern, and id love to hear you talk about it! its helped me immensely.
Oh, my GOOOOOD! I was JUST venting to my dad about my mom's LITERALLY ABSOLUTELY NUTS level of decorations today! She has, NO JOKE, probs AT LEAST 30 BOXES/BAGS of decorations (and I think I saw her order MORE) - and that's ONLY CHRISTMAS! She probs has around 60 or more, PROBS MORE, for ALL of the holidays combined! And she INSISTS on putting them up EVREY HOLIDAY! And then she guilts us into helping, even though she says we never do it right and gets pissy! She's made me HATE decorations! It gives me SO much stress/anxiety to see our ALREADY OVERLY CLUTTERED HOUSE (she's a hoarder/pack rat) even MORE cluttered with 1000s of holiday BS! UGHHH! I HATE IT! She's even (or especially) made me HATE decorating the tree more than anything! UGHHH! I wish she'd STOP! I've said when I move out that I'm only going to have MAYBE 1 box of decorations, IF THAT, and that's it! My bro is the same! They barely wanted to put up Christmas lights this year! Mom's overdecorating drives him insane, too! X'D
Thank you for your videos!
Agreed clean cables are happy. Suggest buy bands to keep them organized but as minimalist as well I do not suggest buy more things Aiya
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Excellent points, especially about the shoes and decorations.
I remove the string from the hood of my hoodies. I never used them, and I prefer how they look without the string.
Perhaps obsessively, if I can remove the label from any product I buy, I do that too. I will even choose products based simply on how easily I can remove the label.
Nice points. I am doing and try to follow your tips also. Thank you sir.❤
such a good video. Sending positive energy💗
Arigatou:)))
I so appreciate you and your efforts! Thank you.
Another fabulous video, Aki-sama! I'm struggling with the stuffed animal thing. I really love them, and they bring me comfort, especially when I experience anxiety or panic attacks. That and since I was young, I've assigned each of them a name and personality, so it's hard to say goodbye! I'm trying to find new homes with good people for them. I find that this makes letting them go more bearable (...no pun intended).
I have the same problem too! Also hoping to pass them onto a kid one day. I’ve done that with other items, and it makes it much easier to part with!
Thank you, I was sad that my little tree died.... I was still in the hop that it will miraculously spring back to life when I'm not looking... I feel ready to clear it out.
Love your video! U are a positive inspiration! Thank you! 😊
I stopped watching tv since 9 years now. No shows , movies coz it’s unnecessary drama and time wasting.. people find it weird about me.. but I don’t mind.. thanks for adding it in the list.
I’m curious, what do you do for entertainment on rainy days? Do you no longer watch any shows or movies, or do you watch them on your laptop? For example sometimes I like to watch a studio ghibli movie at night as it relaxes me, do you have access to such things? I’ve been moving towards less screen time and more reading in my free time, but I still love watching a good movie or playing a video game once in a blue moon
This videonmade my day brighter. Thank you.
Kintsugi is a wonderful way to repair treasured ceramics I also highly recommend! 🤗✨
Don't put your clock stopped with empty batteries. Put a new battery in immediately. This is great step forward.
Good list, and stuffed animals certainly can multiply into too much. I visit a friend with a very cluttered two room apartment, and I enjoy her company, but so glad when it's time to leave, as it's stressful to be there.
Adoro i tuoi video! COMPLIMENTI!
Io pure❤
Grazie per aver guardato! ! ! Adoro commenti del genere!
ありがとう！とても かこいい と やさしい！！ 🥰🙏🏼🫧🤍🪷💕🫧 Thank you I’m living a happier, mindful, peaceful, relaxed, calm, conscious life!! 🌿🫧 I cannot thank you enough because I’m able to breathe and have a room of heart that I can breathe freely in! 🍃 I tried my best with my little Japanese knowledge to thank you for sharing a wonderful way of living! 🤍🌿🫧 ありがとごさいます！！🙏🏼🫧🪷🤍🌿🫧
こちらこそです😁
Can’t wait to see the video!! Would love to interview you about Japanese culture and wisdom 🙏 Doumo Arigatou
Absolutely agree about your opinion about Tv free life.😊
Thank you for another wonderful video, you are inspirational and a pleasure to watch ❤
Thank you Aki.These tips are very useful.
Thank you, so much! Great very helpful video!
こんにちは！先生、今日のレッスンありがとうございました！良い週ですね！(Google translator 😂)
いい週です：）））とてもいいtranslateです！
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Thank you for your video, they are very calming, I always look forward to them
I call things with negative emotional connotations "emotional booby troops" because each time I come across them, I feel bad. I now get rid of any emotional boobytrap I come across. ❤
New to this channel. 🙌❤ I can't believe I've never seen Samurai Matcha. I am a minimalist but still have plants. I have a hard time getting rid of withered plants. I feel sorry for them and try to take care of them. They do make me sad every time I see them though.
😅 thank you! You bring it so funny❤
Really high quality video thanks
Thank you so much for yoür video.i love seeing them
Arigato! 🙏♥️😊
Amazingly good as always. Thank you.
Thank you.
I agree about TV, I still have one in my house because I am not the only one who lives here, but I feel better not watching it.
Love your videos, thank you.
Excellent advice! I do almost all of these things. ❤
Hare Krishna❤
Thank you sooooo matcha! 🙏🏻👍🏻😍👏🏻Very useful tips 🌸🫶🏻
I am definitely someone with minimal decorations, I hate lots of visual noise in my home. Wish I could get rid of tv but I love RUclips , maybe I can just watch less somehow, have more time for meaningful hobbies. 😀
Merci pour cette vidéo votre chaîne est vraiment une découverte ! Qu’Allah vous bénisse pour l’aide que vous nous apportez.
Amazing video, thanks :)
I repair clothing or cut into shapes and make quilts or doll clothes. Don’t do TV. I like to read.
I'm finally tidying my room. Thank you
Love your videos thank you!
Thank you!!
So nice video..!!Thank you!!!
Samurai sensei posted!!! Yay
Love you ❤.
You're really helping (also with english) , thanks
This channel is so calming... (even if there are small points I disagree with)
Thank you for continuing to make content :}
Thank you for watching even if there are something that you don't agree:)
@@SamuraiMatcha Just small bits :) it never takes away from the video, it's still great.
(Thank you for replying)
Woohoo , new video 💃💃💃
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ads are driving me nuts, they're everywhere advertising me things i dont want but recently talked about or thought(!) non stop >.> everyones getting more forceful with them recently too. i have one fake plant xD im too overwhelmed at the moment to keep one alive.
I wish my Husband Would understand That all the Clutter is negativ Energie ,it feels Bad Even if you are not in the room. Greetings from Germany 🍀👍🙏
😌🌹🙏🏼 thank You
Thank you 🫖🧹😊💖
My fav channel❤