I’ve been wanting for several months, to get a few things off my chest regarding extreme minimalism. Along with discussing the many mixed varieties of comments and opinions about extreme minimalists, that are left here on my channel and in broader minimalist discourse. I’m going to address several key themes about minimalism and its extreme counterparts. In no particular order. The use of the word ‘extreme’, how it and the standpoints in which extremity derives, are perspectival. How the use of the titles ‘extreme minimalist’, at least here on my channel, are a pragmatic means to an end. For the sole purpose of SEO (search engine optimisation). As I would like for RUclips viewers to be able to find my videos. This is called discoverability. The odds are already stacked against video creators due to the amount of content creators. Geographical location, which I believe is another hurdle for some of us, is another motivational factor of why I title my videos in certain ‘extreme’ ways. I will furthermore be setting some personal boundaries. That are in keeping with my minimalist lifestyle and mindful mindset. I will be answering some questions, that some of my recent decluttering videos seem to have provoked. That is, ‘why be so extreme’ and ‘why declutter so much.’ Moreover, I will be exploring statements people have made regarding the psychological quality of myself and other extreme minimalists. Whilst exemplifying subjective truth alone is not a sound epistemic value for judging other peoples minimalist lifestyle. I will attempt to use this analogy to clarify why for some minimalists practicing minimalism, extreme or not, perspectival wholeness, is what solves the puzzle of truth. One subjective standpoint is just one piece of the puzzle. And yet, here we find ourselves… in our own point of view, with our own agency, and free will. Still true, our truth, but not whole. Any attempt at objective truth must seek out as many truths as possible. An ‘Omnitruth’ That only the universe knows. If you find this topic interesting read Nietzsche Perspective theory or Perspectivism, Furthermore, any philosophical paper on error theory. I think metaphysics of reality coincide quite well with minimalism and discussions on opinion and the material world.
I'm so sorry you have had negative comments. I don't understand why people leave negative comments - if they don't like your lifestyle, they should just watch videos they do like. I would like to assure you that there are us followers/friends/supporters who love what you are doing, who tune in to follow your process, and adore your brilliant personality. I like to hear about how you make the decision to let go of things (it helps me let's go of my things) and I like to hear about your numbers of items, again, it helps me declutter. Please don't take some negative comments as representative of us all. WE LOVE YOU. Please just keep being you and doing you. And if the comments make you feel bad, turn the comments off. You shouldn't EVER be made to feel bad by people who don't even know you. Don't let the buggers bring you down. Sending you love from NZ.❤❤❤
While I’m not a minimalist, I am an intentionalist; and, that may well be the first step. I am mindful about everything that I allow entrance into my home, my mind, and my heart. Thank you for inspiring me.
What is crazy is, I’m myself a minimalist and my job is being an artist ! I’m way more creative since I turned minimalist because to me, my home is now full of myself and I love it !
Exactly - it makes space for more in so many other non material ways doesn’t it. Along with giving some of us the mental clarity to create more easily without distraction. 😊
Ohhh my gosh! When you said that someone had stated that extreme minimalists are like this because they’re empty. If anything I think it’s the exact opposite. Not to say everyone with an abundance of things is empty but we know that many people shop because they’re trying to fill a void. The exact reason that it’s hard to declutter. I need to declutter but I don’t find it difficult. I know that they’re just THINGS. I think minimalists are smart. They’re making it easier for themselves and they all have their own reasons. I want an easier life as I struggle with my health and the clutter also causes me anxiety. I’m so over having so much stuff.
That was one of my thoughts too, re: shopping 🛍️ etc. Good point about the converse regarding decluttering too. That is, yes it’s probably why some people find it hard to declutter as they may be keeping the stuff to fill their void. Thank You 😊
@@SagelifeMinimalismyou’re most certainly welcome. I think you’re fantastic.🥰 People can have opinions but when they have assumptions about you and are quick to tell you and assert themselves on what you should or should not do or what they think is wrong with you that’s when it crosses the line.😖
I think the main point is YOU ARE GOING TRAVELLING. You can't take furniture, clothes, washing machines, kettles etc traveling with you. You are showing us how it can be possible to downsize and live our dreams. Ignore the negatives most of us love these videos.
I think you are fantastic! I love your videos and what you are doing. While I'm not an extreme minimalist but working on it, my family looks at me as one I think. I have moved so many times and I just can't and don't want to move a bunch of stuff. My mom is a hoarder and my dad is opposite but he is not allowed to give his things away that he doesn't want or use because of my mom. It causes him stress and even hives at times. It makes me sad. I'm single so I feel free to follow my minimalist mind. I do however live with my adult disabled son and am gently trying to help him pare down. Thankfully he is open to it. I am so inspired by you. Thank you for sharing your journey.
Thank You. That must be an incredibly difficult situation for you and your dad and even your mom if it’s something she’s trying to combat. I sometimes watch these therapy documentaries about hoarding where the therapists will try get to the bottom of why people hoard to try and cut the problem off at the route. It’s a very complicated mental health condition isn’t it. I know I’ve seen some people deal with it by compromising with their spouse that they will be allowed one room in the home that is solely theirs to have as they please. Whether that’s the hoarder or the non hoarder is to be agreed upon obviously. But then at least each person feels they have their own space. I think because of the pragmatics that obviously the hoarders have more stuff it often ends up being them that have the majority of space. All the best with your journey 😊
You have always been honest about your reasons. I sometimes wonder if someone who says something like this actually watches and listens to people’s videos or watch at them. Your videos are actually inspiring and lovely. You are inspiring and lovely. If everyone just listened, really listened.
Thank You ☺️ I wonder whether people listen or skip through too🤔 I use to think I wonder if people seeking answers to the points they’ve raised consider rewatching parts they may have skipped through 😂 but sadly I don’t think they do and jump to a lot of conclusions and baseless assumptions. I wanted to make this video as I thought some of the comments could make a great discussion. I’m also glad to have unburdened myself with carrying around these thoughts 😂 and so I don’t have to explain everything again. I will simply be writing ‘if you’d like to know the answer to that- watch this video 😂’ with this video linked 😂. Thankfully I am very aware that my many lovely viewers & subscribers, like yourself, far outweigh these negative points. Thank You again, Thank You for truly listening 😊
@@SagelifeMinimalism I wonder why people watch videos that are not inspiring to them. I am not a minimalist by any means because I live in a home my family owns so I have a home base that can hold what I have but I do travel and try to not carry too much (which you have helped me with) and I am also going through I time where I do want to really declutter and your videos are great at inspiring me to do that.
There always has be that one negative person on everyone's channel I love your channel and have been inspired as I go with my extreme minimalist journey Well done on your channel
I rarely comment anywhere, just wanted to Tell u something😊 ive been here with your since you started this channel, you had around 37 subscribers when i found you! I really have been enjoying your content for a while now Just wanted to say im proud of how much you grew as a person and you let me grow with you! Thank you for being there ❤
Oh wow 😯 🤩 that’s incredible… I’ve sometimes wondered if anyone still watches that watched from the start 😊 I look back at some of my older videos occasionally and find them very difficult to watch 😂 thank you for sticking with me. Talking in front of the camera took some getting use to 😂 ❤️
@@SagelifeMinimalism you got really Confindent and comfortable in Front of the camera i guess! But also how you react to such stupid things being said about you Shows that youre strong and kind, so yeah in my opinion you are a good human 🥰
You give me a lot of inspiration with your approach to minimalism. Just because we approach things differently, doesn't mean we can't learn from one another. Love your channel. Keep doing you 😊
Hi, I actually found your channel this evening. I'm hooked, your a breath of fresh air. I'm a minimalist my hubby isnt. I'm thoroughly enjoying your content! I find you inspirational, keep doing you and don't worry about negative comments x
You have been and continue to be an inspiration to me. I have been a subscriber for a few years now and I will keep watching for as long as you keep making videos. I enjoy all your content. Thank you and Blessings to you and yours.
I was quite surprised to find out that there have been many negative comments. It’s really no one’s business how you choose to live. You continue to inspire me. ❤️🙌🏻🦋🕊️🌈✨ Cool to find out that you have a Masters in Philosophy. ❤ Great video!
Hi Amy 👋🏻 ❤️ it has been quite a recent thing, over the last three months really. Maybe since my channel started to get a bit more traction. But I think, definitely as a result of the last 4 Decluttering Everything I own videos. It seems to have really triggered some people. Thank You ❤️ ✨ 🕊️
@@SagelifeMinimalism It may be triggering them because it pings at their possible hoarding tendencies, or because we are encouraged to own a lot of stuff… especially by the media and advertisers. It’s not easy to let go of our things, because in doing so we also have to declutter aspects of ourselves that are no longer relevant or serving us. Or we have to declutter our fantasy selves. It can be a huge conundrum. In my own life very few of my friends are actually willing to ask themselves why they need to own so much.
I love to watch your channel and I think you are quite lovely! I am not a minimalist at all… perhaps I’m more of an organized maximalist. But I have much respect for your passionate way of life. I hope to move a little more toward minimalism as I am getting older because I do not want to leave so much for others to deal with when I’m gone. I find your content very soothing and motivating and enjoy you so much. Sorry you’ve experienced negativity… I think we can all look for the beauty others offer and enjoy our differences.
You described exactly the stage I am going through and exactly how I feel at this moment in my life, thank you because it has made me happy to know that I can identify with you and that there are more people who think like me
I love extreme minimalism. People who are negative about it are uncomfortable about it themselves, but it is a personal lifestyle choice - one that can be extremely beneficial. In many parts of the world, people are living with less how we in the west consider extreme, but 'extreme' is just a label that's been attached to it because we're so used to having excess. There's nothing extreme about 'extreme' minimalism. Humans were never meant to manage and store loads of stuff. Also, it doesn't matter what you post about - you will always always attract negative comments. Stay authentic to you and carry on. Even the most inspirational and influential people have dealt with negativity. If you're ruffling feathers due to living an unconventional lifestyle, remember that's everything to do with the other person and not you.
I started a minimalist channel 2 months ago and while the majority of comments have been lovely, there was 1 that called me a selfish parent, I was inflicting my lifestyle on my Daughter which was cruel and I was basically starving her and I needed therapy. I'd like to say I just brushed it off and carried on, but in reality it has made me consider whether putting my life out there for the world to see is something I want to continue doing. It has taken a toll on my head space for sure.
It’s close minded for people to judge too isn’t it when they don’t know you or your lifestyle. There’s also a world of reasons for why it could be a great thing for children I imagine. For instance most people, if they lead a minimalist lifestyle they have more funds available for experiences, days out, education, hobbies, but most importantly more spare time to spend with their children. Growing up I had friends whose parents never gave them any time. They’d throw new toys or money at their kids but never give their time. I’m learning even after 2 years on RUclips that sometimes what we say in our videos, really triggers people’s own insecurity and guilt. I’m always trying to remember their reaction is about them not us. 😊
@@SagelifeMinimalism 100%. I was so upset I asked my 10 year old if she was happy with our lifestyle (even though I knew she was) She said pretty much the same. She spends more time with me than most of her friends do with their parents. She enjoys playing board games and going for nature walks and to the parks etc. She never feels embarrassed inviting her friends over as its always clean and tidy and her friends love the empty space in my home for them to play. And the money we save (I don't have much to start with!) we have been enjoying days out and holidays with. I never restrict what she has in her room but we compromise around the home, like you do with your partner and thankfully she said "I know if there's something I want to change I know you will for me but I'm happy as it is" 🩷 I'm not sure why I let 1 comment from someone who doesn't know us or how we live in detail take up so much of my head space, human nature I guess. I'm trying to concentrate on the hundreds of lovely kind comments I've had and not the 1 judgemental one. I enjoy your content and as a UK creator also, I love the fact that it's slowly becoming more popular over here 😊
A wonderful video so graciously spoken. I love your content. You've given me so much food for thought and it's encouraged me to rethink what I have could be decluttered more. Only keeping what truly matters and adds value. I feel lighter and freer with that knowledge and decluttering more and am starting to truly understand extreme. Another minimalist on RUclips from the UK is Rachel Noakes and in The Netherlands, Vera (Simple Happy Zen). P.S. I love the Star Wars style crawler near the end! May the Force be with you.
Years ago a friend and I would have a garage sale every year her family never said a thing. Over the winter I went to her house and helped her declutter she shared with her fam that I’m a minimalist and they had all kinds of comments about her home declutter. I thought it was so strange there’s no difference in what we did in the past but because I’m a minimalist they saw it so different. Odd
As much as I think it’s truly terrible you’ve had to do a video like this l do think it’s such a great idea moving forward to stop having to defend your actions to people you don’t know and to just send them the link to this video. You come across really ‘real’ and never perfect. I think you come across great on your videos and I’m glad you refuse to change to appease others. Thank you for all your content ❤
I can promise you I never started this way, which you can luckily tell from videos a year ago to even today. I'm not empty, not in any way. In fact, I live a better and amazing life, fuller than before emotionally, financially, time and physically. Its the same for me. People comment I have gone too far with the less toys and no books. They dont understand how often we are out and about playing or that I listen to an audiobook once a week minimum.
I wonder how they can possibly think they know it’s too far 😂 like, what they mean is it’s too far for them. But nobody is forcing them to live like that 😂 so they don’t have to worry about it 😂 It actually says more about the person commenting it doesn’t it 😊
@@SagelifeMinimalism I have OCD, so because of that I do have a 'too far' limit. But it's very obvious, when it's OCD (worry/fear) and when it's not (freedom/excitement)
On returning things to the op shop, i bought a coat for a trip interstate to go to a funeral, just gave it back to the same charity shop that I bought it from and now they have it marked at $5 more than i purchased it for - cost of living or appreciation? 😅
My mind is full too...ha ha! So having to much going on in my home and to many things to look at will be sooo stressfull! Minimalism brings quiet and peace to me. Have you seen John Pawson´s arcitecture? Wow! wish I could afford him building a house for me...
As a minimalist I think it's a bit sad that these negative people think that the amount of objects you fill your home with, means the more full (worthy) your mind is. This is so insulting to people who simply do not need or want of lot of things.
@SagelifeMinimalism I think a lot of people are still struggling with that concept. So many people raised to think that bugger is better more stuff equals success and whatever. Idk kind of crazy
I think also the idea that being obsessed with numbers is toxic, isn't a fair judgement. I have ocd, and asd and it's actually quite impossible for my brain to function without considering numbers. It's very healthy and comes naturally to me. I think becoming competitive with others is where it could end up being toxic or damaging.
That is exactly the point I am making. that some comments have been that because I have counted quite a few times my possessions. A few have commented that I am obsessed with the numbers. That this is toxic. And alludes to a competitive frame of reference. All of which I am saying is simply not true for myself at least. I made this video to try raise the point that there are other perspectives out there. 😊
I have diagnosed OCD, with numbers. Counting occasionally is fun, intriguing, challenging in a positive way. Counting for more than an hour a day, everyday, is OCD. I can count my possessions for an update once a year, maybe once a month and that's okay. BUT if the OCD is giving me a hard time, I can be stuck counting my possessions and recounting and counting and counting again and again and not trusting myself with the number and getting caught up in it, for some kind of made up 'safety' reasons I made in my head.
We use it as a guest bed. We are also considering subletting for a while so may leave the sofa and bed in the apartment. Also we love snuggling up on the sofa together. My partner is 6foot so needs a long sofa 😂 He can’t stretch out on even 3 seaters 😂
I am also curious, when you travel, are you only going to hot places so yo do not have to have all the heavy layers, coats, gloves, scarves, etc,? I just enjoy listening to you.
Thank You ☺️ we will probably go to any cold places at the end, so we don’t have to take those items for the whole trip and just thrift them towards the end as needed.
I would like to remind us all that when we die we take only our spirt! For some people- having to many "things" is a terrible burden. To each their own path.
As a child I owned little and when I ran away from my mum (age 9) I took one tiny suitcase (with some undies, my my little pony, and some easter eggs - for energy!), since then I never owned much, people were like, oh yeah when you hit 12/18/21/25/31 or whatever age, you will change your mind! At 46... no don't think so! YOU do YOU!
Only having three T-shirts means you have more days than me … like, your weeks are ten days and mine are only six😂😂😂😂 yo where’s the logic… who honestly even wears more than three T-shirts anyway❤❤❤❤❤
Why do people always feel they have to label them selves? I’m not being negative, I just don’t understand. Who cares? I live , eat differently than others, but I don’t have a need to tell everyone. I don’t care what they think. It’s my business. But, you having a channel choose to share, which is great. But it should be no surprise to run in to not so good comments from others. People are people. Look at how the world is. So don’t take it personal. Do your thing and forget about the negativity.
I’ve always expected that I will run into negative comments. I just thought that the type of comments were rather absurd of late, given that my channel is about minimalism. Comments telling me not to declutter? I also thought the huge difference in opinion, made for an interesting discussion on what extremity actually means. I used my experience of the comments section to showcase and example this vast array of varying perspective. Which I actually wanted to make a video about as this too, has been part of my journey.
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I’ve been wanting for several months, to get a few things off my chest regarding extreme minimalism. Along with discussing the many mixed varieties of comments and opinions about extreme minimalists, that are left here on my channel and in broader minimalist discourse.
I’m going to address several key themes about minimalism and its extreme counterparts. In no particular order. The use of the word ‘extreme’, how it and the standpoints in which extremity derives, are perspectival. How the use of the titles ‘extreme minimalist’, at least here on my channel, are a pragmatic means to an end. For the sole purpose of SEO (search engine optimisation). As I would like for RUclips viewers to be able to find my videos. This is called discoverability. The odds are already stacked against video creators due to the amount of content creators. Geographical location, which I believe is another hurdle for some of us, is another motivational factor of why I title my videos in certain ‘extreme’ ways.
I will furthermore be setting some personal boundaries. That are in keeping with my minimalist lifestyle and mindful mindset. I will be answering some questions, that some of my recent decluttering videos seem to have provoked. That is, ‘why be so extreme’ and ‘why declutter so much.’ Moreover, I will be exploring statements people have made regarding the psychological quality of myself and other extreme minimalists. Whilst exemplifying subjective truth alone is not a sound epistemic value for judging other peoples minimalist lifestyle. I will attempt to use this analogy to clarify why for some minimalists practicing minimalism, extreme or not, perspectival wholeness, is what solves the puzzle of truth. One subjective standpoint is just one piece of the puzzle. And yet, here we find ourselves… in our own point of view, with our own agency, and free will. Still true, our truth, but not whole. Any attempt at objective truth must seek out as many truths as possible. An ‘Omnitruth’ That only the universe knows.
If you find this topic interesting read Nietzsche Perspective theory or Perspectivism, Furthermore, any philosophical paper on error theory. I think metaphysics of reality coincide quite well with minimalism and discussions on opinion and the material world.
Complitely agree! Thanks for sharing ❤
@elmadas Thank You ❤️
You’re one of my favorite minimalism channels and your apartment home is just delightful, no matter how you style it.
Thank You Very Much 😊
I'm so sorry you have had negative comments. I don't understand why people leave negative comments - if they don't like your lifestyle, they should just watch videos they do like. I would like to assure you that there are us followers/friends/supporters who love what you are doing, who tune in to follow your process, and adore your brilliant personality. I like to hear about how you make the decision to let go of things (it helps me let's go of my things) and I like to hear about your numbers of items, again, it helps me declutter. Please don't take some negative comments as representative of us all. WE LOVE YOU. Please just keep being you and doing you. And if the comments make you feel bad, turn the comments off. You shouldn't EVER be made to feel bad by people who don't even know you. Don't let the buggers bring you down. Sending you love from NZ.❤❤❤
Thank You Sam ❤️ The Buggers will all be getting a link to this video from now on 😂 😊
While I’m not a minimalist, I am an intentionalist; and, that may well be the first step. I am mindful about everything that I allow entrance into my home, my mind, and my heart. Thank you for inspiring me.
Thank You for your very thoughtful comment 😊
What is crazy is, I’m myself a minimalist and my job is being an artist ! I’m way more creative since I turned minimalist because to me, my home is now full of myself and I love it !
Exactly - it makes space for more in so many other non material ways doesn’t it. Along with giving some of us the mental clarity to create more easily without distraction. 😊
Ohhh my gosh! When you said that someone had stated that extreme minimalists are like this because they’re empty. If anything I think it’s the exact opposite. Not to say everyone with an abundance of things is empty but we know that many people shop because they’re trying to fill a void. The exact reason that it’s hard to declutter. I need to declutter but I don’t find it difficult. I know that they’re just THINGS. I think minimalists are smart. They’re making it easier for themselves and they all have their own reasons. I want an easier life as I struggle with my health and the clutter also causes me anxiety. I’m so over having so much stuff.
That was one of my thoughts too, re: shopping 🛍️ etc. Good point about the converse regarding decluttering too. That is, yes it’s probably why some people find it hard to declutter as they may be keeping the stuff to fill their void. Thank You 😊
@@SagelifeMinimalismyou’re most certainly welcome. I think you’re fantastic.🥰 People can have opinions but when they have assumptions about you and are quick to tell you and assert themselves on what you should or should not do or what they think is wrong with you that’s when it crosses the line.😖
Thank You 🥰
I think the main point is
YOU ARE GOING TRAVELLING.
You can't take furniture, clothes, washing machines, kettles etc traveling with you.
You are showing us how it can be possible to downsize and live our dreams. Ignore the negatives most of us love these videos.
Thank You. Yes you would think logic would suffice wouldn’t you 😂 😊
I think you are fantastic! I love your videos and what you are doing. While I'm not an extreme minimalist but working on it, my family looks at me as one I think. I have moved so many times and I just can't and don't want to move a bunch of stuff. My mom is a hoarder and my dad is opposite but he is not allowed to give his things away that he doesn't want or use because of my mom. It causes him stress and even hives at times. It makes me sad. I'm single so I feel free to follow my minimalist mind. I do however live with my adult disabled son and am gently trying to help him pare down. Thankfully he is open to it. I am so inspired by you. Thank you for sharing your journey.
Thank You. That must be an incredibly difficult situation for you and your dad and even your mom if it’s something she’s trying to combat. I sometimes watch these therapy documentaries about hoarding where the therapists will try get to the bottom of why people hoard to try and cut the problem off at the route. It’s a very complicated mental health condition isn’t it. I know I’ve seen some people deal with it by compromising with their spouse that they will be allowed one room in the home that is solely theirs to have as they please. Whether that’s the hoarder or the non hoarder is to be agreed upon obviously. But then at least each person feels they have their own space. I think because of the pragmatics that obviously the hoarders have more stuff it often ends up being them that have the majority of space. All the best with your journey 😊
You have always been honest about your reasons. I sometimes wonder if someone who says something like this actually watches and listens to people’s videos or watch at them. Your videos are actually inspiring and lovely. You are inspiring and lovely. If everyone just listened, really listened.
Thank You ☺️ I wonder whether people listen or skip through too🤔 I use to think I wonder if people seeking answers to the points they’ve raised consider rewatching parts they may have skipped through 😂 but sadly I don’t think they do and jump to a lot of conclusions and baseless assumptions. I wanted to make this video as I thought some of the comments could make a great discussion. I’m also glad to have unburdened myself with carrying around these thoughts 😂 and so I don’t have to explain everything again. I will simply be writing ‘if you’d like to know the answer to that- watch this video 😂’ with this video linked 😂. Thankfully I am very aware that my many lovely viewers & subscribers, like yourself, far outweigh these negative points. Thank You again, Thank You for truly listening 😊
@@SagelifeMinimalism I wonder why people watch videos that are not inspiring to them. I am not a minimalist by any means because I live in a home my family owns so I have a home base that can hold what I have but I do travel and try to not carry too much (which you have helped me with) and I am also going through I time where I do want to really declutter and your videos are great at inspiring me to do that.
There always has be that one negative person on everyone's channel
I love your channel and have been inspired as I go with my extreme minimalist journey
Well done on your channel
Thank You ☺️
I rarely comment anywhere, just wanted to Tell u something😊 ive been here with your since you started this channel, you had around 37 subscribers when i found you! I really have been enjoying your content for a while now
Just wanted to say im proud of how much you grew as a person and you let me grow with you! Thank you for being there ❤
Oh wow 😯 🤩 that’s incredible… I’ve sometimes wondered if anyone still watches that watched from the start 😊 I look back at some of my older videos occasionally and find them very difficult to watch 😂 thank you for sticking with me. Talking in front of the camera took some getting use to 😂 ❤️
@@SagelifeMinimalism you got really Confindent and comfortable in Front of the camera i guess! But also how you react to such stupid things being said about you Shows that youre strong and kind, so yeah in my opinion you are a good human 🥰
@rosewinterbabe Thank You 🥰
You give me a lot of inspiration with your approach to minimalism. Just because we approach things differently, doesn't mean we can't learn from one another. Love your channel. Keep doing you 😊
Exactly, it would be nice if some people would express their opinions with some tact however 😂 😊
@@SagelifeMinimalism yes, a bit of tact wouldn't go amiss!
Hi, I actually found your channel this evening. I'm hooked, your a breath of fresh air. I'm a minimalist my hubby isnt. I'm thoroughly enjoying your content! I find you inspirational, keep doing you and don't worry about negative comments x
Oh That’s lovely news 😊 Welcome 🤗 Thank You very much x
You have been and continue to be an inspiration to me. I have been a subscriber for a few years now and I will keep watching for as long as you keep making videos. I enjoy all your content. Thank you and Blessings to you and yours.
Thank You ☺️
You’re a queen! I hope the comments don’t get you down. I always look forward to your videos
Thank You ☺️
I was quite surprised to find out that there have been many negative comments. It’s really no one’s business how you choose to live. You continue to inspire me. ❤️🙌🏻🦋🕊️🌈✨
Cool to find out that you have a Masters in Philosophy. ❤
Great video!
Hi Amy 👋🏻 ❤️ it has been quite a recent thing, over the last three months really. Maybe since my channel started to get a bit more traction. But I think, definitely as a result of the last 4 Decluttering Everything I own videos. It seems to have really triggered some people.
Thank You ❤️ ✨ 🕊️
@@SagelifeMinimalism It may be triggering them because it pings at their possible hoarding tendencies, or because we are encouraged to own a lot of stuff… especially by the media and advertisers. It’s not easy to let go of our things, because in doing so we also have to declutter aspects of ourselves that are no longer relevant or serving us. Or we have to declutter our fantasy selves. It can be a huge conundrum. In my own life very few of my friends are actually willing to ask themselves why they need to own so much.
@@Amyavalon1844 I couldn’t agree more or have put it better myself ❤️ I always remember your lovely words ❤️ 🕊️
@@SagelifeMinimalism Awww 🥰 thank you 🙏 ❤️
You are a joy and a lot of fun❤️
Thank You ❤️
I love to watch your channel and I think you are quite lovely! I am not a minimalist at all… perhaps I’m more of an organized maximalist. But I have much respect for your passionate way of life. I hope to move a little more toward minimalism as I am getting older because I do not want to leave so much for others to deal with when I’m gone. I find your content very soothing and motivating and enjoy you so much. Sorry you’ve experienced negativity… I think we can all look for the beauty others offer and enjoy our differences.
☺️ Thank you… some beautiful points & thoughts 😊
You described exactly the stage I am going through and exactly how I feel at this moment in my life, thank you because it has made me happy to know that I can identify with you and that there are more people who think like me
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almost 4 years of my journey to minimalism loving it so much, i also want to become extreme it so liberating
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I love extreme minimalism. People who are negative about it are uncomfortable about it themselves, but it is a personal lifestyle choice - one that can be extremely beneficial. In many parts of the world, people are living with less how we in the west consider extreme, but 'extreme' is just a label that's been attached to it because we're so used to having excess. There's nothing extreme about 'extreme' minimalism. Humans were never meant to manage and store loads of stuff.
Also, it doesn't matter what you post about - you will always always attract negative comments. Stay authentic to you and carry on. Even the most inspirational and influential people have dealt with negativity. If you're ruffling feathers due to living an unconventional lifestyle, remember that's everything to do with the other person and not you.
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I started a minimalist channel 2 months ago and while the majority of comments have been lovely, there was 1 that called me a selfish parent, I was inflicting my lifestyle on my Daughter which was cruel and I was basically starving her and I needed therapy. I'd like to say I just brushed it off and carried on, but in reality it has made me consider whether putting my life out there for the world to see is something I want to continue doing. It has taken a toll on my head space for sure.
It’s close minded for people to judge too isn’t it when they don’t know you or your lifestyle. There’s also a world of reasons for why it could be a great thing for children I imagine. For instance most people, if they lead a minimalist lifestyle they have more funds available for experiences, days out, education, hobbies, but most importantly more spare time to spend with their children. Growing up I had friends whose parents never gave them any time. They’d throw new toys or money at their kids but never give their time. I’m learning even after 2 years on RUclips that sometimes what we say in our videos, really triggers people’s own insecurity and guilt. I’m always trying to remember their reaction is about them not us. 😊
@@SagelifeMinimalism 100%. I was so upset I asked my 10 year old if she was happy with our lifestyle (even though I knew she was) She said pretty much the same. She spends more time with me than most of her friends do with their parents. She enjoys playing board games and going for nature walks and to the parks etc. She never feels embarrassed inviting her friends over as its always clean and tidy and her friends love the empty space in my home for them to play. And the money we save (I don't have much to start with!) we have been enjoying days out and holidays with. I never restrict what she has in her room but we compromise around the home, like you do with your partner and thankfully she said "I know if there's something I want to change I know you will for me but I'm happy as it is" 🩷 I'm not sure why I let 1 comment from someone who doesn't know us or how we live in detail take up so much of my head space, human nature I guess. I'm trying to concentrate on the hundreds of lovely kind comments I've had and not the 1 judgemental one. I enjoy your content and as a UK creator also, I love the fact that it's slowly becoming more popular over here 😊
@minimalismandmore Thank You ☺️ it’s when it’s also about the ones we love isn’t it - just shows we are human and caring 🩷
It's your life you live it your way.
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A wonderful video so graciously spoken. I love your content. You've given me so much food for thought and it's encouraged me to rethink what I have could be decluttered more. Only keeping what truly matters and adds value. I feel lighter and freer with that knowledge and decluttering more and am starting to truly understand extreme.
Another minimalist on RUclips from the UK is Rachel Noakes and in The Netherlands, Vera (Simple Happy Zen). P.S. I love the Star Wars style crawler near the end! May the Force be with you.
Thank You… Yes may the force be with you 😊
Years ago a friend and I would have a garage sale every year her family never said a thing. Over the winter I went to her house and helped her declutter she shared with her fam that I’m a minimalist and they had all kinds of comments about her home declutter. I thought it was so strange there’s no difference in what we did in the past but because I’m a minimalist they saw it so different. Odd
Yes Titles do odd things to peoples mindset and reaction 😊
you do you!!!! I enjoy you videos! I am much older than you and I enjoy a new perspective!!!!
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Great video
Thank You Liam 😊
Some people are just cruel. You are so far from being empty, and I don't know you. People hear what they want to hear. I agree with you completely!
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You keep doing you! U r awesome❤
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Extreme is is your title because this is extreme, not for everyone. It helps me think about being detached from more things.
Exactly 😊
Thank you for this video! Love your channel! 🫶🏼
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As much as I think it’s truly terrible you’ve had to do a video like this l do think it’s such a great idea moving forward to stop having to defend your actions to people you don’t know and to just send them the link to this video. You come across really ‘real’ and never perfect. I think you come across great on your videos and I’m glad you refuse to change to appease others. Thank you for all your content ❤
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I love Your videos,and you inspire me so Much. Love from Norway.
Thank You ❤️ I love Norway 🇳🇴 visiting last year made me fall in love with colder climates 🌲 🏔️ ❤️
I can promise you I never started this way, which you can luckily tell from videos a year ago to even today. I'm not empty, not in any way. In fact, I live a better and amazing life, fuller than before emotionally, financially, time and physically. Its the same for me. People comment I have gone too far with the less toys and no books. They dont understand how often we are out and about playing or that I listen to an audiobook once a week minimum.
I wonder how they can possibly think they know it’s too far 😂 like, what they mean is it’s too far for them. But nobody is forcing them to live like that 😂 so they don’t have to worry about it 😂 It actually says more about the person commenting it doesn’t it 😊
@@SagelifeMinimalism I have OCD, so because of that I do have a 'too far' limit. But it's very obvious, when it's OCD (worry/fear) and when it's not (freedom/excitement)
Yes people should respect that 😊
I love your channel ❤
Personally, if someone doesnt like what they're watching, turn it off!! Simple! Keep up with the videos please xx
Thank You… I will ❤️ xx
On returning things to the op shop, i bought a coat for a trip interstate to go to a funeral, just gave it back to the same charity shop that I bought it from and now they have it marked at $5 more than i purchased it for - cost of living or appreciation? 😅
😂 😂 that’s a good one.
Well said!!!
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You stayed perfectly how most minimalist feel.
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My mind is full too...ha ha! So having to much going on in my home and to many things to look at will be sooo stressfull! Minimalism brings quiet and peace to me. Have you seen John Pawson´s arcitecture? Wow! wish I could afford him building a house for me...
Yes Full Mind Club 😂 No I haven’t seen, I will look, but I absolutely love Frank lloyd Wright ❤️
Well said you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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As a minimalist I think it's a bit sad that these negative people think that the amount of objects you fill your home with, means the more full (worthy) your mind is.
This is so insulting to people who simply do not need or want of lot of things.
😊 I know right 🤔 isn’t it the exact point of minimalism to not count our worth in our possessions 😊 Thank You Beke.
@SagelifeMinimalism I think a lot of people are still struggling with that concept. So many people raised to think that bugger is better more stuff equals success and whatever. Idk kind of crazy
I think also the idea that being obsessed with numbers is toxic, isn't a fair judgement. I have ocd, and asd and it's actually quite impossible for my brain to function without considering numbers. It's very healthy and comes naturally to me. I think becoming competitive with others is where it could end up being toxic or damaging.
That is exactly the point I am making. that some comments have been that because I have counted quite a few times my possessions. A few have commented that I am obsessed with the numbers. That this is toxic. And alludes to a competitive frame of reference. All of which I am saying is simply not true for myself at least. I made this video to try raise the point that there are other perspectives out there. 😊
I have diagnosed OCD, with numbers. Counting occasionally is fun, intriguing, challenging in a positive way. Counting for more than an hour a day, everyday, is OCD. I can count my possessions for an update once a year, maybe once a month and that's okay. BUT if the OCD is giving me a hard time, I can be stuck counting my possessions and recounting and counting and counting again and again and not trusting myself with the number and getting caught up in it, for some kind of made up 'safety' reasons I made in my head.
I am curious, are you saving the couch until you leave on your trip, or do you use it as a guest bed?
We use it as a guest bed. We are also considering subletting for a while so may leave the sofa and bed in the apartment. Also we love snuggling up on the sofa together. My partner is 6foot so needs a long sofa 😂 He can’t stretch out on even 3 seaters 😂
I am also curious, when you travel, are you only going to hot places so yo do not have to have all the heavy layers, coats, gloves, scarves, etc,? I just enjoy listening to you.
Thank You ☺️ we will probably go to any cold places at the end, so we don’t have to take those items for the whole trip and just thrift them towards the end as needed.
I would like to remind us all that when we die we take only our spirt! For some people- having to many "things" is a terrible burden. To each their own path.
Well Said 🙏
As a child I owned little and when I ran away from my mum (age 9) I took one tiny suitcase (with some undies, my my little pony, and some easter eggs - for energy!), since then I never owned much, people were like, oh yeah when you hit 12/18/21/25/31 or whatever age, you will change your mind! At 46... no don't think so! YOU do YOU!
Thank You ☺️ I loved my little ponies too 🐴 😊
Only having three T-shirts means you have more days than me … like, your weeks are ten days and mine are only six😂😂😂😂 yo where’s the logic… who honestly even wears more than three T-shirts anyway❤❤❤❤❤
😂 😂 honestly I am dumbfounded by the comments I get at times 😂 ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
Why do people always feel they have to label them selves? I’m not being negative, I just don’t understand. Who cares? I live , eat differently than others, but I don’t have a need to tell everyone. I don’t care what they think. It’s my business. But, you having a channel choose to share, which is great. But it should be no surprise to run in to not so good comments from others. People are people. Look at how the world is. So don’t take it personal. Do your thing and forget about the negativity.
I’ve always expected that I will run into negative comments. I just thought that the type of comments were rather absurd of late, given that my channel is about minimalism. Comments telling me not to declutter? I also thought the huge difference in opinion, made for an interesting discussion on what extremity actually means. I used my experience of the comments section to showcase and example this vast array of varying perspective. Which I actually wanted to make a video about as this too, has been part of my journey.
I think we're all more bothered that you keep saying "partner"... in business? Crime?
Life 😂