I often remind myself not to "wish away time" and your video exactly captured that. Finding hobbies for pure joy rather than seeking to monetize it is a lost art
@@MalamaLife appreciate your suchlike initiatives keep it up your presentation style is good, natural.... like this... anoopkumar arora from great INDIA
I love that idea of focusing on appreciating what you have now, vs trying to chase the next new things. Since what you have now is what you were chasing a year ago. And maybe wanting what you ALREADY have is where you find true happiness.
I feel such a sense of calmness and peace every time i watch your videos! Although I post (in stark contrast!) about money and personal finance, the underlying similarity and aim is also to build a life that i love as well and so I love seeing this perspective. Thank you!
Hey Nischa! I've been watching some of your stuff. What a coincidence that I see your comment here! Two awesome ladies empowering the people. Much respect and appreciation to both of you.
I literally started my youtube channel so that I'd be motivated to complete the activities that I was too depressed to do. To cultivate the community as I try to rebuild myself as a healthier, more fulfilled person. It’s been very hard, sorta lonely in an unexpected at but I know im on the path to begin authentic and who I am internally. Watching your vulnerability has been such a beautiful thing. I super appreciate the time you’ve taken to share your thoughts.
Hi Sophie, thank you for reminding me to fulfill my life. I am 28 now and I feel lost with my own life, I don't know what I have to do. I feel like a robot everyday. Watching your video, now I realize that I have to be brave to catch my hidden dreams that have been buried for a long time. Thank you for your inspiration, honestly I cried when I watched it because this vlog really touch my heart
You know how sometimes you stumble upon exactly what you need to hear when you need to hear it?... That's what this video was for me today. Many thanks.
You're the type of friend, I could listen to & share time with 24/7 & never get bored. Thank you so much for being yourself! Goddess bless you. My Soulful friend.
it's nice to see the community grow. been watching your videos since 2020! I always go back to your videos everytime I feel like I'm losing direction in life and need more motivation. thank you to you and your channel from 🇨🇦
I just had an aha moment when you started talking about gratitude. It was this: I realize that sometimes shifts in my reality involve lags. For instance, my habits need to catch up to a change that I have manifested, or some aspects of my environment don't reflect a change in consciousness, and I have to hold that consciousness even if the environment contrasts with it. Sometimes I might not even be aware of the magnitude of a change! What I now realized is that gratitude is like a little update if the inner and outer, and can bring aspects together. It might reduce the lag that I mentioned. This is a way of living in the here and now that I never considered in this way. Thank you, Sophie!!
This makes me feel so understood. I think escapism is a very common problem in today’s world. This video is so helpful to get started getting oneself out of that endless vicious cycle of trying to escape one’s daily life. Thank you so much 💛
Yes! Even sometimes "self care" can be escapism, and "work/life balance" is a tribute to this. What if we just had a life that integrated work joyfully and with presence? Rather than needing to recover/escape once we're done with work?
@@happyhealthyhadlee That's soo true ... I feel that way as well ... We surely can add work with joy and presence in our everyday life .. Thank you for putting my thoughts into words ❤️
I just want to say that your videos bring me peace and comfort as I’m going through an uncertain time and dealing with a health issue. It’s so nice and relaxing watching your videos. Thanks for making these!
I think work has a big impact on the n our outlook. I’m a veterinary nurse, which means I most often put my patients before me. Every day I work, I know I am making a difference to animals. It sounds like your audiobook work gives you a similar sense of joy and purpose 💙
My dream life would be to travel around the world and volunteer while filming all my experiences, a video making missionary or a light worker. I adore discovering new culture, be there where people need me. Instead, lately I went the opposite direction and funny enough while attending an important interview to get one of those jobs (that don't suit me), my brain went completely blank. I do not think that they will give me the job and I think that my unconscious did that to me. Now I think that I should not give up on my essence as that would make me extremely unhappy with a life I would REALLY want to escape from. I am trying to find way to get closer to my dream. I do have a mortgage to pay so I need to be as responsible as I can. Thank you Sophie for this yet another reality check. I love your videos and I am always amazed to see how much I can relate to you. Much love! xx
That sounds absolutely amazing. If you ever get the chance, I hope you go for it 😁 I also think that our intuition knows better than me. If you don't get the job, I really think another better suited one will come 😍 thanks love
Your voice, the scenography, the music, makes this video so relaxing. Also the message behind it, it’s so powerful. I’m really grateful for this video and I will defiantly incorporate more of those thoughts in my day to day. Thank you for sharing this message with us. Greetings from Brazil! 🤍
You are literally my biggest inspiration! I love your videos so mucchh. Thankyou for this and Thankyou for reminding us what life is really all about :) Lots of love to you
The idea of this video is so good. From the very beginning of any type of activity we can ask ourselves: do I want to do this thing or I'm trying to escape from something? And also, every your video gives this amazing inner tranquility, and this one is not an exception. This video is just in time, gave me the same thoughts I've been having in my head for a couple of days. Thank you!
Hey i can't put in words how much peace your video gives in this chaotic world..... it's like mental therapy for me always ....Thank you so much Malama❤️
It has been a long time since I've had the pleasure of watching one of your videos. They're just as calming, inspiring and beautiful as I remember them being. Congratulations on your move. That's so exciting! And thank you for the constant reminder to slow down and enjoy life. 🖤
Your have the most relaxing, amazing voice, love the self awareness and reflection videos about life and perspective. Your voice is perfect for audio books, could listen to you all day. All the best.
i love so much when you talk about slowing down to be grateful for your circumstances. i go to a college in the middle of the appalachian mountains in pennsylvania. while the appalachians aren’t as majestic as the swiss alps or the pacific northwest, they’re still a beautiful sight, especially in the wintertime when the mountains are covered in snow.
Thank you, Sophie! Really been so low these past few days. Actually I scrolled thru your YT videos last night for inspiration. So happy you posted a video now. I really needed these reminders. I love everything especially "Right now, you might be wanting many things or looking forward to the future, maybe that's blinding you from realizing you are currently living the life you dreamed of couple years ago." Again , thank you! And good luck on your Portuguese class!
I came to your channel recently for about 3-4 months. Your videos inspired me a lot! The community of this channel are so peaceful. You videos give me mental relaxation and I learned many things about life from your video.. I am really thankful to youtube for suggesting me this channel. I am so obsessed with your ideas and videos too. Whenever I need some inspiration or mental rest I come to your channel and watch the previous videos.. I never get bored of watching your videos. Thank you so much mam! You are doing a great job. You save a generation from depression, mental anxiety etc. Take love! Love and respect from🇮🇳
Yes! I love this! Wherever you go, there you are. I've heard so many people say "once I do ____, then I'll be happy/relaxed/etc." Sometimes it's travel, sometimes it's switching careers, sometimes it's online shopping! Definitely something I've struggled with in my life. I also love a solid routine, but need that spontaneity & surprise because I so delight in it! Thank you so much for this video ❤
I am 58 and always learning and interesting for new hobbys. Love your channel so much ❤my learning is to watch it in englisch,because I live in Germany. Thank you so much🍀
I’ve always been a caregiver, taking care of others and other causes, sharing everything. I’m tired of doing that-I want to focus on myself and my needs-and quit neglecting myself.
I feel so seen and understood by this, especially because I'm in the thick of it right now. Thank you Sophie for creating such a beautiful video, it absolutely made my week, you are one of my biggest inspirations and role models.
Whenever I feel that I am distracting in different ways your videos helped me to get through it... the things you said in your videos exactly happening with me and I couldn't find a solution but your videos helped me a lot through many ways .. thank you so much and keep making such contents to make us feel energized and motivated.
The habits and mindsets that you shared can be applied in so many areas ! What you said about life not being a big checklist really resonated with me. It's so easy to be pushed into living a life where every single day is filled with checklists and the list goes on forever. And this is really overwhelming. But at the same time it's hard to realize that you are pushing yourself ! For me, I unconsciously came to believe that I wasn't the kind of person who have a hectic life. I thought I wasn't busy enough and productive enough. After I have gone through severe illnesses, I am trying to recreate my life and what you have shared is helpful. I've been trying to make some time and space to appreciate things that surround me, people I've met even for a brief moment, kind words I shared, and even a smile or a good laugh. I also agree on what you said about finding the balance between planning everything and having a bit of spontaniety ! Even though it may be small like going for a walk through a different path, or traveling without detailed plans, or changing plans for the day, spontaniety is a practice that really opens your mind. And though you may not find something amazing, the act itself brings fun 🥰 Thanks for sharing your mindsets they really mean a lot to me !
Thank you for all your videos Sophie! I have started practicing minimalism and slow living after watching all your videos. Your voice and video styles always calm me down when I'm mostly stressed and anxious from work. My life quality has improved greatly now when I appreciate what I have more. Look forward to more videos of you each week :) Thank you!
I’ve just figured out that knowing what your personal values are (yes a difficult one to answer) and then insisting on incorporating them into every aspect of your life, constitutes living your happiest life.
Thank you so much. I’m livings abroad too but I felt so anxious and I miss my country often, your video helps me to look the positive things that i can have here and that i can do here. Just focus on myself and no in others.
It's a good topic to be considered, i was lost in my early teenage . I always lied if i got any bad marks , i hid it , i throwed them and always stayed away from the results i got . I always hid my results till 5 years every time i got it. But after this video, you changed my thoughts i think now i should create a life which i never don't want to escape. Thank you for this video , i am just obliged to you , you have untangled my tangled life. Thank you from my bottom of heart. ❤️ In about 3 months i would be giving the most important exam of my high school life. And now i feel that I can actually do the things , without regretting my past.
Kudos to you for wanting to do never ovation for audiobooks. I am a blind, almost minimalist, that loves to read. I use Audible and love all the stories that I get to read. You have a lovely voice and I hope that you pursue this work. Your tips on slow living and minimalism have helped me considerably as a blind person. Since the pandemic I have the cluttered so much unnecessary stuff which made my life so much easier. I thank you for your encouragement. Now I encourage you to do audio narration for people like me! By the way I would love to communicate about how minimalism helps people that are visually impaired. And how slow living is perfect for people like me. Thanks for all you do! Catherine Walters, Easton PA
When I had my crazy busy corporate job, my only hobby was to dream and plan big lavish vacations. I would set countdowns on my phones for these vacations, I couldn't wait for my leave. Once the vacation was over, back at home and back at my job, I would feel depressed with no energy for months and months until the next vacation. I took me quite some time to realize that all I did was trying to escape the hamster wheel and spending money unnecessarily to feel like I could buy my wasted time back. Quitting my corporate job and becoming a minimalist changed my life in ways I could have never imagined. While I still enjoy travelling from time to time, I can do it now on a friendly budget without FOMO and without the desperate need to escape my everyday life at home. I don't need as much money as I used to because now I'm enjoying what I was missing: time! For myself and for what really matters to me in life.❤ So great that you're learning Portuguese now, wow!
Your videos always hit me hard Sophie. My impulse spending is very hard to control because I keep using it as my escape because of work stress. Planning to shift my work life soon I can't go on like this forever. Thank you for reminding me to live my life away from things detrimental to me.
Hi Sophie, I wona a thank so much you for your videos. I simply putting your playlists and listening for your voice during day. It so beautiful, relaxing and hopefullness and very help to live in dayly routine . Thank you a lot!
Thank you for this. My life has changed drastically in the last few months. At 61, I now have to create a new life for myself. This vlog will come in handy 🙏
I would add only one things to the list, which can help us all find sense and fulfilment - FAITH. Being aware of the fact that there exists a reality beyond myself and Somebody who loves unconditionally whatever I do or choose - is life-changing! But so far thank you, you have spoken out my mind and heart right now.. as I'm at my life crossroad
Great content always. Really appreciate all your effort in showing us (no matter which part of the world we are at) on how we can slow down our pace and enjoy more of what life is.
These are great tips and reminders! Exactly what I needed to hear this morning. Watching your videos are so relaxing and keep me inspired. I'm happy I found your channel. Thank you 🧡
I started a new gratitude journal recently and am loving sitting down to journal in it nearly every day ☺️❤️ i also love reading in my free time, writing and drawing. Recently tried out crocheting again as well 😊
Hey Sophie. I am so glad that you moved to Portugal and are learning our beautiful language. Even though most people speak English around here, I agree that it is important to understand the language in order to be part of the community. I have lived in different countries and I never felt part of a community because of the language. After a few years abroad, I realized that home (Portugal) is where my heart is and that I could still connect with people from other countries over here as so many cool people have decided to move here over the last few years. In the past, I have done tandem to learn french and it was amazing because not only I made much faster progress but also because I made new friends. Happy to help you with your Portuguese if you'd like to connect! Hugs
Hi sophie, I cannot stress enough how much I look forward to your videos. It’s so harmonious with my own values and ideals. its like looking in a mirror. your beautiful videos bring a new sense of purpose and direction every time I watch them. and I always watch them multiple times whenever I do, once never seems enough. Congratulations on your move, you deserve to live the life you love. would love to see you speaking portuguese even if only for a short time in one of your videos, it doesn’t have to be perfect. never has to be perfect! Just want to see and appreciate you as you enjoy the learning. thankyou for these videos! they are so full of divine love and positivity. much love always.
When I heard that you guys were planning on moving to Portugal, I was actually packing up my things as well, leaving to work in Lisboa for a year. It is marvelous to see so many things I discover and love here - beaches, landmarks, good food - reappear in your videos. We even study with the same Portuguese book, haha. Just wanted to wish you + yours a wonderful chapter of life in wonderful Portugal. May you all feel at ease and at home here. 🌞
For a long time I did tolerate everything. One day I did wake up and I had enough. So intead of discussing, loosing my time with people that would never understand or whatever. I started to create a life that like you said. I would not have to escape. I did stop seeing some people, I stopped doing some things. I did remove everything that was toxic for me. Today I have a wonderful life. But I feel sad that I had to do this. It's like I still feel like I am a monster or someone mean to have done that. Is it normal to feel that? Is it wrong to want more, something better? One thing that I did discover. It's me. I did find myself again. Like what is it that I want? What I want to do? Who I am? It's like a time of discovery. Finding yourself again. Now I can do what I want when I want to and how I want to. So what is next? I feel freedom. I'm experiencing the full experience of freedom for the first time in my life.
Another great video. I don't know if escapism is always a bad thing. I know for myself, it is a way to detach from this crazy world and refocus. Being an introvert, I need that me time to recharge. We can't always change our circumstances, "escaping" can be a way to cope. Is it best from a mental health standpoint? Maybe not, but we do what we can. On a side note, I always enjoy your videos, other than the clothes/wardrobe ones. I'm a guy. Don't hate me. haha I didn't know you had moved to Portugal. I hope you're enjoying it there. I think it's interesting that you mentioned recording audio books. You do have a very soothing voice.
I never thought of it that way, but you're so right! It can be a good thing. Sometimes we need that time to step back and detach. Thanks for watching :) I try to switch up my content topics
Love from India ❤️...you beautifully narrate everything.....love your simple organic videos.....Thank you so much for creating such calming simple informative videos 💐
Wow! I've finished watching all your videos. You're such an amazing you tube creator...keep up the good work Sophie cause you're an inspiration to many. Take care too😘😘😘
Hi Sophie, I speak Portuguese since I'm Brazilian, and it would be amazing to watch a future video of yours where you speak Portuguese, appreciate your content, good luck learning this language 🤗
You are my stress relief medichine 😊 thank you so much to make vedios in these topics.. I can watch your vedios on repeat mode whole day... Your voice is so soothing to my ear's.. Every sinlge thing in your vedios are on the points from the background music to background seen.. You are amazing ❤️
Whenever i feel stressed out, i always go to your channel. I always come here to feel calm. Now, I remind myself that i should be grateful of what I have. To feel content by not making rich. My mental health is in crucial state right now and I know my body is getting sick now because of it. It is clearly hard to express to people what you can't even express clearly to yourself. Thank you for keeping me on track most of the time. You are like my meditation or yoga. Lots of love from the Philippines. Keep making videos!
Your videos have honestly changed the way I approach my life. You have helped me & taught me so much, I really appreciate all the hard work you put into your amazing videos! You’re truly such an inspiration and beautiful person 💕 Right now I’m struggling most with finding work that better fits me and my lifestyle. I want my work to actually matter and serve a bigger purpose like you mentioned. I’m just having a hard time finding what that might be for me and how to find those opportunities. If you have more thoughts or tips on this, please share! 😊
thank you. you help and inspire me in my life transition where i felt to change job as feeling need for meaning and i love portuguese and would love to learn it :) i learn many languages in living in different countries, it is really lovely to learn new things and feeling to do something useful.. thank you sweet heart for sharing your inspiring helping philosophy :)
Dear Malama, it’s so interesting, you are learning português (I speak português) and I’m here in your Chanel, because I’m learning English with you, because you speak light and clean! I’m learning so much with you! ❤thank u
EN: Thanks for releasing and sharing another amazing vid. I see that you are making my dream of visiting the beaches of Algarve region as always I've wanted come true. Greetings from me as always... have a nice weekend!!! PS: I envy your texts of Portuguese, hahahahaha... here in Chile I don't have anything like those or are very expensive. 🥲 PT: Obrigado por postar e compartilhar outro vídeo incrível. Vejo que você esta fazendo o meu sonho de visitar as praias da região do Algarve como sempre quis tornando-o realidade. Saudações da minha parte como sempre... bom final de semana!!! PS: Invejo o seus textos de português, hahahahaha... aqui no Chile não tenho nada parecido ou são muito caros.🥲
I often remind myself not to "wish away time" and your video exactly captured that. Finding hobbies for pure joy rather than seeking to monetize it is a lost art
Yes! Not everything has to be monetized ❤️
@@MalamaLife appreciate your suchlike initiatives keep it up your presentation style is good, natural.... like this... anoopkumar arora from great INDIA
I love that idea of focusing on appreciating what you have now, vs trying to chase the next new things. Since what you have now is what you were chasing a year ago. And maybe wanting what you ALREADY have is where you find true happiness.
Me too 💗
"We might be already living our dreams." (I love this!)
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I feel such a sense of calmness and peace every time i watch your videos! Although I post (in stark contrast!) about money and personal finance, the underlying similarity and aim is also to build a life that i love as well and so I love seeing this perspective. Thank you!
Yes! I feel like its all connected :) thank you for watching my videos
Hey Nischa! I've been watching some of your stuff. What a coincidence that I see your comment here! Two awesome ladies empowering the people. Much respect and appreciation to both of you.
Oh how neat that I watch both of your channels!
I can’t express how much I enjoy the calmness and mood of your videos. :)
Yay ❤️😍
Same feeling!
I literally started my youtube channel so that I'd be motivated to complete the activities that I was too depressed to do. To cultivate the community as I try to rebuild myself as a healthier, more fulfilled person. It’s been very hard, sorta lonely in an unexpected at but I know im on the path to begin authentic and who I am internally.
Watching your vulnerability has been such a beautiful thing. I super appreciate the time you’ve taken to share your thoughts.
That's so cool to hear. Thank you so much and best of luck to you!!
i know it might not mean much, but i just subbed!
@@bunga8973 I appreciate it so much. Helps me stay accountable
Hi Sophie, thank you for reminding me to fulfill my life. I am 28 now and I feel lost with my own life, I don't know what I have to do. I feel like a robot everyday. Watching your video, now I realize that I have to be brave to catch my hidden dreams that have been buried for a long time. Thank you for your inspiration, honestly I cried when I watched it because this vlog really touch my heart
Aw ❤️ wishing you all the best
@@MalamaLife thank you Sophie 🤗
As a Brazilian viewer and an English teacher myself: kudos to you! Learning a new language is challenging at times but so rewarding!
I was also am English teacher :) learning a new language opens up new worlds! Obrigada
You know how sometimes you stumble upon exactly what you need to hear when you need to hear it?... That's what this video was for me today. Many thanks.
You're the type of friend, I could listen to & share time with 24/7 & never get bored. Thank you so much for being yourself! Goddess bless you. My Soulful friend.
it's nice to see the community grow. been watching your videos since 2020! I always go back to your videos everytime I feel like I'm losing direction in life and need more motivation. thank you to you and your channel from 🇨🇦
Thanks so much for supporting me from the beginning! It's been a long journey 😁
I just had an aha moment when you started talking about gratitude. It was this: I realize that sometimes shifts in my reality involve lags. For instance, my habits need to catch up to a change that I have manifested, or some aspects of my environment don't reflect a change in consciousness, and I have to hold that consciousness even if the environment contrasts with it. Sometimes I might not even be aware of the magnitude of a change!
What I now realized is that gratitude is like a little update if the inner and outer, and can bring aspects together. It might reduce the lag that I mentioned. This is a way of living in the here and now that I never considered in this way. Thank you, Sophie!!
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You are contributing in my life in ways I cannot explain. You are like a wave of calmness ❤
This makes me feel so understood. I think escapism is a very common problem in today’s world. This video is so helpful to get started getting oneself out of that endless vicious cycle of trying to escape one’s daily life. Thank you so much 💛
So happy to hear that. Yes! I didn't mention, but i also used social media as escapism too. But realize it's not real life. Thanks Hannah
@@MalamaLife thats so true, social media (and also netflix & co) is a form of escapism
Yes! Even sometimes "self care" can be escapism, and "work/life balance" is a tribute to this. What if we just had a life that integrated work joyfully and with presence? Rather than needing to recover/escape once we're done with work?
@@happyhealthyhadlee That's soo true ... I feel that way as well ... We surely can add work with joy and presence in our everyday life .. Thank you for putting my thoughts into words ❤️
@@Grownglow123 aww absolutely, thanks for reaching out Kalpita! I'm so glad that resonated with you!
I just want to say that your videos bring me peace and comfort as I’m going through an uncertain time and dealing with a health issue. It’s so nice and relaxing watching your videos. Thanks for making these!
Congratulations!! It’s amazing that you can create such kind of life for yourself!! I feel you already “retire” in such a young age 😊
I think work has a big impact on the n our outlook. I’m a veterinary nurse, which means I most often put my patients before me. Every day I work, I know I am making a difference to animals. It sounds like your audiobook work gives you a similar sense of joy and purpose 💙
My dream life would be to travel around the world and volunteer while filming all my experiences, a video making missionary or a light worker. I adore discovering new culture, be there where people need me. Instead, lately I went the opposite direction and funny enough while attending an important interview to get one of those jobs (that don't suit me), my brain went completely blank. I do not think that they will give me the job and I think that my unconscious did that to me. Now I think that I should not give up on my essence as that would make me extremely unhappy with a life I would REALLY want to escape from. I am trying to find way to get closer to my dream. I do have a mortgage to pay so I need to be as responsible as I can. Thank you Sophie for this yet another reality check. I love your videos and I am always amazed to see how much I can relate to you. Much love! xx
That sounds absolutely amazing. If you ever get the chance, I hope you go for it 😁 I also think that our intuition knows better than me. If you don't get the job, I really think another better suited one will come 😍 thanks love
Your voice, the scenography, the music, makes this video so relaxing. Also the message behind it, it’s so powerful. I’m really grateful for this video and I will defiantly incorporate more of those thoughts in my day to day. Thank you for sharing this message with us. Greetings from Brazil! 🤍
love it feels like I am reading your personal diaries.
Thank you for reading them 😁❤️
@@MalamaLife I can relate to ur stories, I think I am in deeper n longer solitude. Thanks for sharing part of your life, it is beautiful.
You are literally my biggest inspiration! I love your videos so mucchh. Thankyou for this and Thankyou for reminding us what life is really all about :) Lots of love to you
Your vlogs are so refreshing. Your so in touch with life and reality.
Aw thank you very much!
The idea of this video is so good. From the very beginning of any type of activity we can ask ourselves: do I want to do this thing or I'm trying to escape from something? And also, every your video gives this amazing inner tranquility, and this one is not an exception. This video is just in time, gave me the same thoughts I've been having in my head for a couple of days. Thank you!
I totally agree
Hey i can't put in words how much peace your video gives in this chaotic world..... it's like mental therapy for me always ....Thank you so much Malama❤️
So happy to hear that ❤️
It has been a long time since I've had the pleasure of watching one of your videos. They're just as calming, inspiring and beautiful as I remember them being. Congratulations on your move. That's so exciting! And thank you for the constant reminder to slow down and enjoy life. 🖤
Aw thank you so much 🥰
@@MalamaLife you're welcome 🖤
Your have the most relaxing, amazing voice, love the self awareness and reflection videos about life and perspective. Your voice is perfect for audio books, could listen to you all day. All the best.
Thanks Oscar ❤️
i love so much when you talk about slowing down to be grateful for your circumstances. i go to a college in the middle of the appalachian mountains in pennsylvania. while the appalachians aren’t as majestic as the swiss alps or the pacific northwest, they’re still a beautiful sight, especially in the wintertime when the mountains are covered in snow.
Magical place 🤩
Sophie, you bring light to our lives. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us.❤
thank you for this comment 💕
Thank you, Sophie! Really been so low these past few days. Actually I scrolled thru your YT videos last night for inspiration. So happy you posted a video now. I really needed these reminders. I love everything especially "Right now, you might be wanting many things or looking forward to the future, maybe that's blinding you from realizing you are currently living the life you dreamed of couple years ago." Again , thank you! And good luck on your Portuguese class!
I came to your channel recently for about 3-4 months. Your videos inspired me a lot! The community of this channel are so peaceful. You videos give me mental relaxation and I learned many things about life from your video.. I am really thankful to youtube for suggesting me this channel. I am so obsessed with your ideas and videos too. Whenever I need some inspiration or mental rest I come to your channel and watch the previous videos.. I never get bored of watching your videos. Thank you so much mam! You are doing a great job. You save a generation from depression, mental anxiety etc. Take love! Love and respect from🇮🇳
I am really happy to hear that. Thank you for the lovely comment
Yes! I love this! Wherever you go, there you are. I've heard so many people say "once I do ____, then I'll be happy/relaxed/etc." Sometimes it's travel, sometimes it's switching careers, sometimes it's online shopping! Definitely something I've struggled with in my life. I also love a solid routine, but need that spontaneity & surprise because I so delight in it! Thank you so much for this video ❤
All your videos are so soothing. As a depressed person, this is MY therapy.
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I am 58 and always learning and interesting for new hobbys. Love your channel so much ❤my learning is to watch it in englisch,because I live in Germany. Thank you so much🍀
very cool that you learn new and interesting hobbies!
I appreciate you for creating this video content to create the life desired; no vacation required.
Feels like self-love
Yes 💗
I found your content just yesterday. It immediately changed my life. Thank you so much.
I’ve always been a caregiver, taking care of others and other causes, sharing everything. I’m tired of doing that-I want to focus on myself and my needs-and quit neglecting myself.
I feel so seen and understood by this, especially because I'm in the thick of it right now. Thank you Sophie for creating such a beautiful video, it absolutely made my week, you are one of my biggest inspirations and role models.
Whenever I feel that I am distracting in different ways your videos helped me to get through it... the things you said in your videos exactly happening with me and I couldn't find a solution but your videos helped me a lot through many ways .. thank you so much and keep making such contents to make us feel energized and motivated.
The habits and mindsets that you shared can be applied in so many areas ! What you said about life not being a big checklist really resonated with me. It's so easy to be pushed into living a life where every single day is filled with checklists and the list goes on forever. And this is really overwhelming. But at the same time it's hard to realize that you are pushing yourself ! For me, I unconsciously came to believe that I wasn't the kind of person who have a hectic life. I thought I wasn't busy enough and productive enough. After I have gone through severe illnesses, I am trying to recreate my life and what you have shared is helpful. I've been trying to make some time and space to appreciate things that surround me, people I've met even for a brief moment, kind words I shared, and even a smile or a good laugh.
I also agree on what you said about finding the balance between planning everything and having a bit of spontaniety ! Even though it may be small like going for a walk through a different path, or traveling without detailed plans, or changing plans for the day, spontaniety is a practice that really opens your mind. And though you may not find something amazing, the act itself brings fun 🥰
Thanks for sharing your mindsets they really mean a lot to me !
Thanks!
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Your voice is so calming and you say words of wisdom💜🫀
Your voice is so soothing and welcoming. I am on a journey to learning who I am. What value I can bring to the world. I appreciate your perspective ❤
Being a young mom of three, I often forgot to take a breath. Your videos remind me to slow down and enjoy the now.
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You have no idea how much I needed this. Thank you ❤
You're the best 😁
Thank you for all your videos Sophie! I have started practicing minimalism and slow living after watching all your videos. Your voice and video styles always calm me down when I'm mostly stressed and anxious from work. My life quality has improved greatly now when I appreciate what I have more. Look forward to more videos of you each week :) Thank you!
Wow this brought tears to my eyes. I’m in my early 20s and I did not know how much I needed this ❤ thank you for creating this beautiful video ❤️
I'm so happy to hear that! I hope it inspired you in some way ❤️
I’ve just figured out that knowing what your personal values are (yes a difficult one to answer) and then insisting on incorporating them into every aspect of your life, constitutes living your happiest life.
Thank you so much. I’m livings abroad too but I felt so anxious and I miss my country often, your video helps me to look the positive things that i can have here and that i can do here. Just focus on myself and no in others.
❤️ happy to hear that
It's a good topic to be considered, i was lost in my early teenage . I always lied if i got any bad marks , i hid it , i throwed them and always stayed away from the results i got . I always hid my results till 5 years every time i got it. But after this video, you changed my thoughts i think now i should create a life which i never don't want to escape. Thank you for this video , i am just obliged to you , you have untangled my tangled life. Thank you from my bottom of heart. ❤️ In about 3 months i would be giving the most important exam of my high school life. And now i feel that I can actually do the things , without regretting my past.
Kudos to you for wanting to do never ovation for audiobooks. I am a blind, almost minimalist, that loves to read. I use Audible and love all the stories that I get to read. You have a lovely voice and I hope that you pursue this work. Your tips on slow living and minimalism have helped me considerably as a blind person. Since the pandemic I have the cluttered so much unnecessary stuff which made my life so much easier. I thank you for your encouragement. Now I encourage you to do audio narration for people like me! By the way I would love to communicate about how minimalism helps people that are visually impaired. And how slow living is perfect for people like me. Thanks for all you do! Catherine Walters, Easton PA
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When I had my crazy busy corporate job, my only hobby was to dream and plan big lavish vacations. I would set countdowns on my phones for these vacations, I couldn't wait for my leave. Once the vacation was over, back at home and back at my job, I would feel depressed with no energy for months and months until the next vacation. I took me quite some time to realize that all I did was trying to escape the hamster wheel and spending money unnecessarily to feel like I could buy my wasted time back. Quitting my corporate job and becoming a minimalist changed my life in ways I could have never imagined. While I still enjoy travelling from time to time, I can do it now on a friendly budget without FOMO and without the desperate need to escape my everyday life at home. I don't need as much money as I used to because now I'm enjoying what I was missing: time! For myself and for what really matters to me in life.❤
So great that you're learning Portuguese now, wow!
Ever since I started watching your videos you taught me how to truly have a fulfilling life so I want to thank you!🥺🥺💓💓
so happy to hear that! ❤️
Your videos always hit me hard Sophie. My impulse spending is very hard to control because I keep using it as my escape because of work stress. Planning to shift my work life soon I can't go on like this forever. Thank you for reminding me to live my life away from things detrimental to me.
I'm glad you can relate to me! It's very tough to end the cycle of impulse shopping, but I really hope you find other things to occupy your time ❤️
@@MalamaLife I really hope so thank you ❤️
Murakami is one of my favorite authors. Thanks for this inspiring video. ❤
His books are so unique
Love your videos! ❤️
Always so inspiring and powerful! 🙏🏼
Hi Sophie, I wona a thank so much you for your videos. I simply putting your playlists and listening for your voice during day. It so beautiful, relaxing and hopefullness and very help to live in dayly routine . Thank you a lot!
So happy to hear that! Thank you for watching my videos
Can't thank you enough for being my therapist. I am so glad that I found your channel.
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Thank you for this.
My life has changed drastically in the last few months. At 61, I now have to create a new life for myself. This vlog will come in handy 🙏
I would add only one things to the list, which can help us all find sense and fulfilment - FAITH. Being aware of the fact that there exists a reality beyond myself and Somebody who loves unconditionally whatever I do or choose - is life-changing! But so far thank you, you have spoken out my mind and heart right now.. as I'm at my life crossroad
I always love watching your videos. Give me peace and strength. Sending much love from Poland.
Great content always. Really appreciate all your effort in showing us (no matter which part of the world we are at) on how we can slow down our pace and enjoy more of what life is.
These are great tips and reminders! Exactly what I needed to hear this morning. Watching your videos are so relaxing and keep me inspired. I'm happy I found your channel. Thank you 🧡
Happy to hear that :) thanks for watching
I started a new gratitude journal recently and am loving sitting down to journal in it nearly every day ☺️❤️ i also love reading in my free time, writing and drawing. Recently tried out crocheting again as well 😊
Hey Sophie. I am so glad that you moved to Portugal and are learning our beautiful language. Even though most people speak English around here, I agree that it is important to understand the language in order to be part of the community. I have lived in different countries and I never felt part of a community because of the language. After a few years abroad, I realized that home (Portugal) is where my heart is and that I could still connect with people from other countries over here as so many cool people have decided to move here over the last few years.
In the past, I have done tandem to learn french and it was amazing because not only I made much faster progress but also because I made new friends. Happy to help you with your Portuguese if you'd like to connect! Hugs
Hi sophie, I cannot stress enough how much I look forward to your videos. It’s so harmonious with my own values and ideals. its like looking in a mirror.
your beautiful videos bring a new sense of purpose and direction every time I watch them. and I always watch them multiple times whenever I do, once never seems enough.
Congratulations on your move, you deserve to live the life you love.
would love to see you speaking portuguese even if only for a short time in one of your videos, it doesn’t have to be perfect. never has to be perfect! Just want to see and appreciate you as you enjoy the learning.
thankyou for these videos! they are so full of divine love and positivity. much love always.
When I heard that you guys were planning on moving to Portugal, I was actually packing up my things as well, leaving to work in Lisboa for a year. It is marvelous to see so many things I discover and love here - beaches, landmarks, good food - reappear in your videos. We even study with the same Portuguese book, haha.
Just wanted to wish you + yours a wonderful chapter of life in wonderful Portugal. May you all feel at ease and at home here. 🌞
Haha I love that we are studying the same book :) wishing you all the best too.
Watching this in the New Year 🎉 setting intentions and bringing good energy for this new year 🎉
Idk why this video made me sob the entire time. Your videos are always so beautiful & meaningful. ❤
You're so sweet ❤️ thank you for watching and for the lovely comment
Loved it Sophie! You always have such interesting perspectives that make me reevaluate things. Thank you!
Thank you so much Mark ❤️
Your calming voice would definitely be beneficial in audio books and I wish you success. Live joyfully🙏
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I’d love to listen to your audio books I find your voice extremely calming
I'm just getting started but I'll let you know
For a long time I did tolerate everything. One day I did wake up and I had enough. So intead of discussing, loosing my time with people that would never understand or whatever. I started to create a life that like you said. I would not have to escape. I did stop seeing some people, I stopped doing some things. I did remove everything that was toxic for me. Today I have a wonderful life. But I feel sad that I had to do this. It's like I still feel like I am a monster or someone mean to have done that. Is it normal to feel that? Is it wrong to want more, something better? One thing that I did discover. It's me. I did find myself again. Like what is it that I want? What I want to do? Who I am? It's like a time of discovery. Finding yourself again. Now I can do what I want when I want to and how I want to. So what is next? I feel freedom. I'm experiencing the full experience of freedom for the first time in my life.
Yees this is so it. I like to take 'wanting to escape' as a sign that something can be fine tuned
so true :)
" Build YOURSELF as a place from which you don't feel like escaping "
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Another great video. I don't know if escapism is always a bad thing. I know for myself, it is a way to detach from this crazy world and refocus. Being an introvert, I need that me time to recharge. We can't always change our circumstances, "escaping" can be a way to cope. Is it best from a mental health standpoint? Maybe not, but we do what we can.
On a side note, I always enjoy your videos, other than the clothes/wardrobe ones. I'm a guy. Don't hate me. haha I didn't know you had moved to Portugal. I hope you're enjoying it there. I think it's interesting that you mentioned recording audio books. You do have a very soothing voice.
I never thought of it that way, but you're so right! It can be a good thing. Sometimes we need that time to step back and detach. Thanks for watching :) I try to switch up my content topics
Love from India ❤️...you beautifully narrate everything.....love your simple organic videos.....Thank you so much for creating such calming simple informative videos 💐
Wow! I've finished watching all your videos. You're such an amazing you tube creator...keep up the good work Sophie cause you're an inspiration to many. Take care too😘😘😘
Thankyouu so much for the wisdoms you shared, It is really helps me and remind me to live the life I lovee
I'm so happy you enjoyed it
Hi Sophie, I speak Portuguese since I'm Brazilian, and it would be amazing to watch a future video of yours where you speak Portuguese, appreciate your content, good luck learning this language 🤗
I would love to get to that level one day :D thank you!
Amo o fato de você estar aprendendo português me da uma sensação de proximidade contigo 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼
You are my stress relief medichine 😊 thank you so much to make vedios in these topics.. I can watch your vedios on repeat mode whole day... Your voice is so soothing to my ear's.. Every sinlge thing in your vedios are on the points from the background music to background seen.. You are amazing ❤️
So sweet of you 🥺 thank you
Your message is deep and full of healing. Thank You!!!
So happy to hear that 😁
I really love your videos. I hope you dont stop making them
Whenever i feel stressed out, i always go to your channel. I always come here to feel calm. Now, I remind myself that i should be grateful of what I have. To feel content by not making rich. My mental health is in crucial state right now and I know my body is getting sick now because of it. It is clearly hard to express to people what you can't even express clearly to yourself. Thank you for keeping me on track most of the time. You are like my meditation or yoga. Lots of love from the Philippines. Keep making videos!
thank you so much for this sweet comment. made my day :)
Some of my favorite moments, where the ones unplanned! ❤ go with the flow days !!!
they are truly the best! and the ones we remember the most :)
@@MalamaLife absolutely 😘
You have a beautiful way of speaking. You will be perfect for audio books.
Thank you! 😃
Olá Sofia! Estou feliz por saber que estás a aprender a minha lingua e a desfrutar da beleza que Portugal te oferece. Continua a brilhar! ❤️
So wise. God bless you on your journey.
Thank you for sharing this beautiful video. I love your content 👌🏼🤗
Thank you so much 🤗
Your videos are indescribably wonderful to me when watching them , l forget my real life and merge with you ❤🇩🇿
Happy to hear that:)
This video makes me appreciate my life a little bit more like instantly after seeing it😊..Thank you so much for the inspiration.
Aw thank you ❤️
Portugal looks SO beautiful. Please keep sharing the scenery. I always look forward to your videos ❤️
So relaxing listening to your voice, I just play the video and do my chores. Thank you for the amazing video
Your videos have honestly changed the way I approach my life. You have helped me & taught me so much, I really appreciate all the hard work you put into your amazing videos! You’re truly such an inspiration and beautiful person 💕
Right now I’m struggling most with finding work that better fits me and my lifestyle. I want my work to actually matter and serve a bigger purpose like you mentioned. I’m just having a hard time finding what that might be for me and how to find those opportunities. If you have more thoughts or tips on this, please share! 😊
Revisiting talents & first loves of childhood/ youth can bring ideas
Thank you for being thoughtfull to learn the language, a lot of english speaking youtubers take the bilingual of european people for granted.
yes! and people are very helpful when I try to speak :)
FYI The food you cook always looks good whenever you show a meal you’ve made. I hope one day you’ll give us some recipes. ❤
thank you. you help and inspire me in my life transition where i felt to change job as feeling need for meaning and i love portuguese and would love to learn it :) i learn many languages in living in different countries, it is really lovely to learn new things and feeling to do something useful.. thank you sweet heart for sharing your inspiring helping philosophy :)
what she does is so soothing as if some kind of magic owns the body and mind. keep it up.
Dear Malama, it’s so interesting, you are learning português (I speak português) and I’m here in your Chanel, because I’m learning English with you, because you speak light and clean! I’m learning so much with you! ❤thank u
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EN: Thanks for releasing and sharing another amazing vid. I see that you are making my dream of visiting the beaches of Algarve region as always I've wanted come true.
Greetings from me as always... have a nice weekend!!!
PS: I envy your texts of Portuguese, hahahahaha... here in Chile I don't have anything like those or are very expensive. 🥲
PT: Obrigado por postar e compartilhar outro vídeo incrível. Vejo que você esta fazendo o meu sonho de visitar as praias da região do Algarve como sempre quis tornando-o realidade.
Saudações da minha parte como sempre... bom final de semana!!!
PS: Invejo o seus textos de português, hahahahaha... aqui no Chile não tenho nada parecido ou são muito caros.🥲
You don't need these texts because your portuguese is amazing! 😁