I don’t understand - why go to Bali if you’re going to pick and choose which local laws you follow? The law says a helmet is required, no matter the distance you’re traveling. Respect the local laws or stay in your home country.
Niomi, like a lot of your other comments I’ve been a big fan for a long time and I want to see you succeed which is why I’m making this comment despite always being a silent viewer before. The problem I think with videos like this is that you speak about your spiritual journey it takes you a long time to say something which often can be summarised really quickly (e.g. don’t let your little fears hold you back from your dreams). Although it’s so lovely that you’re finding it profound and meaningful for a lot of us on different paths and journeys we’ve already made those realisations a while back. We all lead busy lives and don’t always have time to sit through long RUclips videos (e.g. have children, long work hours). We want to watch your videos to support you but sitting through the long spiritual journey talks makes it hard to get through the video. Like the previous comments said I think your video would really benefit from time stamps. I also think structurally it it could put the spiritual journey parts at the end or at least in one part so that it’s easy for people to skip past if they are more interested in your other content.
girl wear a helmet when you're riding that scooter! two australian guys recently died from scooter accidents and it could've been preventedif they'd been wearing helmets
Yes super important, I wear it for all my normal bike journeys. Thank you for sharing. The clip you see of me driving is literally from my home to the beach (a 2 min walk / 30 second bike ride!) I was just being lazy driving the bike there.
@@niomismartthe distance is irrelevant. You can be involved in an accudent at any time especially as a beginner. Please wear a helmet even if it's just for 1 min.
I know it's none of my business but I just miss the old Niomi. Maybe it's just me but I find that your old vlogs and content like What I Eat In A Day etc were more interesting to watch than the recent ones. Nonetheless, I respect your new life journey and wish you well. Been your subscriber since 2015.
Thank you for sharing 😊. I understand it must be quite strange watching someone you used to love change into something quite different than before. The truth is, I’ve evolved since my early 20s - that involves change and growth like any 32 year old woman. The only difference is I’ve documented that whole change throughout the years. At the moment, I’m embracing who I am and who I’m becoming. Thank you for sharing and most importantly thank you for watching for all these years 🙏🩷
Go for it, Niomi. You can do this. Set your yoga teaching goals and work towards them. Don’t let fear hold you back. You already have such a huge community supporting you. You just have to trust yourself and take a leap. ❤❤
Back here from being an avid follower years ago 😊 I don't know how you've been feeling deep down and where this yoga/spiritual journey has taken you but there is SO much darkness in the yoga movement and demonic spirits can take such a hold of you and manifest themselves within you. Naomi I can see you're searching for truth and you have been for so long - you havent seemed satisfied deeply in so long. I can see the emptiness in you and the need to speak about all these spiritual things that arent really clear or even make any real sense. I know I'm a stranger on the internet but what have you got to lose to try one more avenue in your search for truth, fuilfillment, deep love and freedom? God loves you so so so much Niomi. He SEES you. The deepest deepest parts of you. He sees the hurt you carry, your broken heart, the heavy weight of life you hold on your shoulders ... He sees a child searching for freedom. Searching for true true deep supernatural love. I know you will probably discount this comment and that is ok. I don't want to disrespect you but id like to say that if you are ever in a dark place, if you ever feel attacked in a spiritual dark way or even if you are just alone and yearning for more, talk to God. Pray that He shows you His incredible love for you 💕
What saddens me Niomi is that your feminism and spirituality only seems to go so far, mainly for and in support of White women. To be a feminist and to be aligned with the ‘universe’ is to stand up against injustice and radically love people of all backgrounds. I’ll never forget how you spoke so loudly for the the war on Ukraine, and yet a year into the war on Gaza and Palestine, and you have been silent. I’m sure this comment will go ignored, as many people in your position cannot fathom the idea that they chose ignorance everyday, and hearing this is too uncomfortable for them to do anything about. All I can say, is one cannot truly be spiritual, a person of faith, a person or moral integrity and intelligence, if they do not stand up for all oppressed people, and use their voices and platforms to support those in need. It has become a joke how well-being gurus and ppl online have managed to cast these heavier topics as low vibration and not something for them to speak on. When we all know that if injustices like the ones we are seeing right now do not make you scream out of outrage, then your heart is not alive, and no amount of yoga and Bali mediations will fix that. I pray you find it in you to move beyond the ego and truly sit with this comment.
@rach5516 not obligated but it's called being a decent human being. There's complicity in silence. Read the top comment again, it proves your point. Thanks
You speak all the right words and seem to have an understanding of the heart/head pull, however you don't seem to follow the words you speak. I wish your heart would yell at you instead of whisper. I can assure you that you would be on the right path, one aligned to you as an individual, if you only listened to and trusted your heart. You run with a lot of ego and reliance on others to assist you in shaping who you think you are, however this is in conflict with your true identity and heart. Once you tap into and listen truly to your heart, and who you are without the crutch of others, you will stop the conflict and doubt you have.
This is quite a thorough reflection, thank you for your insights and sharing your opinion. The core of this video is about how I have learned to listen to the whispers of my heart - I feel so deeply grateful for where I am, and for aligning with my true self. It's wonderful to hear that your heart yells, but the beauty of life is accepting we all experience life differently. I'm unsure how you interpreted from this video that I am in conflict and in doubt, but nonetheless I accept your perspective on this, with the knowing that my reality is quite different.
Thank you for responding and hopefully you have taken something from my message, even though you failed to comprehend it. I didn't say my heart yells, I said I wished that yours would yell. If you truly are as happy as you claim to be, then I can say no more other than please pray to Saint Jude Thaddeus (Patron Saint of lost causes and hopeless situations). I wish you blessings and healing ✨
Sorry but do you know Niomi personally? What's up with the judgement 😅 this is HER space to express herself however she pleases, her sole purpose isn't just to entertain an audience. She's a human with her own journey and experiences just like you. So unless you know and interact with her personally perhaps ease up on the self-righteous judgement.
I think as an audience we know Niomi more personally than she knows herself. We have seen her grow into different versions of herself, often times mimicking the interests and personality traits of her partners. She is a lost soul seeking validation and direction from external factors, yet spouts that she has found herself. She is parroting her current partners beliefs and path, and it is very obvious as someone who has been part of audience for many years, that the path she is currently on is a facade. That her eyes have lost the sparkle, she has become an empty vessel being filled up by someone else's beliefs and ambitions. It isn't from a place of judgment that I'm coming from, but more of a place of concern. No matter how many times she tries to tell us that she is happy in Bali and on the path she currently finds herself, her body language and aura suggests otherwise. The constant need to reaffirm how happy she is says enough, trying to make it a self fulfilling prophecy. She has cut off her family and friends while on this new path, which if it truly was the right path she wouldn't have needed to do. The sadness, emptiness and fear is palpable and comes across in her videos. I'm all for finding yourself spiritually and aligning to the highest of good, but when it means that you need to withdraw from the love and support of your family/friends and move to a different country to feel that connection spiritually, it is proof that she is running from something as you don't need to be in a country (Bali, India etc) to feel it. It's within you regardless of where you are and if you are truly connected you are at peace anywhere. I wish her well and I truly hope she aligns to HER path, not the path of others. That isn't "finding" or "reinventing" yourself, it is being influenced by others so strongly that you lose your sense of self.
I don’t know Niomi but I read this and applied it to myself. Some sound advice. I really let my ego take me away from my heart and depend on others too much to tell me who I am. I am very lost so I appreciate this comment as a stranger 😊
It might be helpful if you could title the video to say more about what’s in it, and also add chapters so people can watch the bits they’re interested in and skip the bits that aren’t as much of interest? Personally I enjoy the more vloggy bits/seeing a bit of Bali and anything that serves me like smoothie recipes etc. but I’m less interested in the chatty stuff so skipped through a lot of the video - I totally honour your journey of self discovery but for me balancing the heart and mind and going after goals with self compassion isn’t a new idea for me so it just doesn’t really serve as much 🙏 I think you’re a natural teacher actually when you’re teaching like a yoga class, showing a recipe, your old videos you used to do which had things like running tips etc. so would love to see more of that. Or for the more self development/spirituality stuff, maybe rather than the unstructured chats you could share a guided journalling exercise on the same subject? I think it might help bring these ideas to life in a more tangible way/help people think about them in a way that applies to their own life rather than just hearing about your journey and experience.
Thank you so much for this feedback! I’m playing around at the moment with different filming styles, editing, thumbnails, titles… it’s fun discovering what works and what doesn’t, and I so appreciate hearing your perspective. Love the idea of providing more tips and advice. Have a beautiful day 🩷🙏
You’ll be dreaming of what it was like not to be undergoing skin grafts if you continue to ride your scooter without wearing protective clothing Niomi. It may not even be your fault if you are involved in a crash and your skin is scraped along the ground until it disintegrates, but it is most definitely is if you do not respect your body and look after it by not exposing it to danger.
Thank you for trying me out again - it sounds as though I'm not for you anymore and my journey doesn't resonate with you, and that's ok. Have a beautiful day.
@@poochmachooch rather than commenting this, and intentionally spreading unkindness, just move on. Do you actually feel good knowing what you say will hurt someone? I am new to the channel and have a totally different perspective, but regardless you don’t need to leave a trail of hate just because you no longer resonate.
I hope she's genuinely happy where she is and not just doing it for her fiance. I feel like Niomi meant to do more big things than just chilling in Bali.
Thank you so much - yes exactly that! I french plait my hair on both sides before going to bed every night with a little bit of canola oil in the ends. It gives very natural, beachy waves!
Ah would you believe Niomi 5 years ago is actually still in 2019... 27 year old Niomi chose to embark upon a journey of yoga, healing, and growth, which somehow led her to 2024 at 32 years old living in Bali happy, peaceful, and content.
Um..... I'm sorry but your whole vibe is weird. Go back home. Surround yourself with friends and family. Why are you isolating yourself. Are you even listening to what you say. I don't know whether to feel sorry for you or laugh at you with what you're saying.
‘Finding yourself’ is a journey that involves deep self-reflection, healing, and growth, which I explore honestly in this video. I’ve faced many challenges, but I’m proud of how I’ve continually risen, learning more about myself along the way. I also admire Ben’s curiosity and his willingness to explore life’s deeper truths so openly and vulnerably online. I understand that not everyone may be ready to engage with these topics, and that’s ok. I simply encourage you to pause and reflect before judging or criticising someone else’s path.
I enjoyed your discussion on fear and confidence but if you are practicing yoga and meditation then I think it's time for you to look deeper into the truth as well: it's not the dynamic of heart and mind because what we call heart is soul, right? This feeling of thought coming from the centre. It's not actually the heart and nor is it the brain that's trying to stop you from achieving your goals. If you connect deeper to yourself, you will see that it's okay the part of the mind that valued the "I" of us, the individuality, the ego, the conscious part of us that worries and tries to stop us from being ourselves.
Yes absolutely! The platform I use called Crowdcast records and saves all videos to watch on replay. Just follow the link in my bio and you'll be able to watch whenever suits you. Also, I LOVE the idea of eventually hosting retreats to share with people the magic and wonder of Bali and Yoga! Thank you for your suggestion 🙏
I resonate with everything you are saying concerning teaching and YTT. I have just completed my 200 and going to India for my 300. Thank you for making me feel less alone
Oh wow I am SO excited for your journey ahead! You listened to the call! Absorb all the beautiful magic that India has to offer, and trust the process. Sending love and well wishes 🙏
So happy you’re uploading regularly again! I have been watching your videos since 2014 and it’s wonderful following along your journey. Thank you for sharing these snippets with us. ❤
I personally enjoy these thoughtful videos. Not everyone will resonate but I love seeing you share your heart. The things you've been opening up about in recent videos are all the things I am always thinking about. When you prioritize self-growth and even a more spiritually-focused life, many people do not resonate but the ones that do allow for much more meaningful connections. It is your channel at the end of the day so if you feel called to show up in a way that is more authentic to you - all power to you! The ones that are aligned will stick around and support you.
This. This is why I share my journey, to connect with people like you - thank you for reminding me! It truly lights me up hearing how you resonate, and that these themes have also been coming up for you. We're living through wild times, and we're being called to open up in ways we never have before. Someone shared with me recently about their own work, "my message will only be heard by those who are ready to receive it". I'm happy my words reached you. 🌟
It’s all part of a “ season “ in life & yes, imp for self growth and awareness , but knowing when to move forward with the knowledge is also essential for true growth . Staying stuck and mired in the navel gazing and self justification of ‘enlightenment’ is a slippery slope to a cult like mindset . The tentacles r insidious ….westerners r particularly susceptible to the dangers of losing perspective & falling prey to the gloss which often conceals a sinister underbelly . ….” Lead us not into temptation ….” a salutary reminder to keep our rudder steady as we traverse the seasons in our personal growth .
Thank you… can’t please everyone, but the most important thing I’ve learned is to keep doing what feels right for me, despite the negativity 🩷. Sending love x
The energy you are vibrating right now is so beautiful and calming. Have you moved now to Bali or is it temporary home and see where your heart takes you after? Its really beautiful space and place xxxx
This is lovely to hear, thank you. I'm glad you're feeling that energy through the video. I'm very much listening to my heart right now, and I am feeling so happy and fulfilled in Bali right now. I feel very blessed to be here x ❤Sending love
@@niomismart Awww i think it’s beautiful to just go with the flow in life and be where your heart calls you it’s really healthy to keep that energy flowing 🩷. I am Hoping to join your yoga this evening really excited. Xx
These messages will always find you when you most need them! We're living through wild times, so to open ourselves up to these energies is so powerful and necessary. Sending love ❤
Interesting that despite how boring you found it, you still took the time and energy to comment. Thank you for sharing your insights with us and I hope you find a more entertaining video 🌟
I've been a subscriber for many years, Niomi, maybe around the time you first started youtube since you appeared in Zoe's vlogs and as someone who has also grown and changed a lot, I am happy to see you evolving and trying out new content and vlog styles and also embracing new experiences as they come along 😊 I feel like it would have been hard to relate all these years if you had stayed completely the same. Its also refreshing to see the authentic side of you just being yourself whether it be a calm day chilling at home or around town, an exciting travel or a topic that's sitting on your mind. No matter what you post, I and I'm sure many others just like to see you. I've never commented but I just felt like I should say I appreciate you making these videos and still sharing your life with us even if its just a glimpse. Have a lovely day!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and for your first comment - yay! This warms my heart hearing that you've been around for so many years - I so appreciate you being here. All I am doing and being called to do more of is show up as my true authentic self, and like you say that is sometimes sharing snippets of my day or what's on my mind. It won't appeal to everyone, but that's ok. I'd rather be true to myself and reach those who truly resonate and align, rather than pretending to be something else. Appreciate your message, and have a beautiful day! Sending love ❤
I’m surprised by some of the shallow, rude comments people leave on your videos! I love how your channel has changed and seeing your life journey. Very relaxing to listen to as well. 🖤
I feel it's simply a reflection of life and the current times we're living through - the more the light rises, the more the darkness rises too. Life is a journey of cultivating peace and love, but that also comes with challenge and darkness too. We have a choice as to which one we lean into ❤. Have a beautiful day.
Sweet Niomi, I don't know how you handle all these comments. Its so much noise. So many demands and unsolicited advice. It's exhausting. You're such a kind soul. I guess as you keep being you, those who resonate will flow in, as those who no longer resonate will flow out. Its nuts how people interpret your words and cling onto past versions of you. I see nothing but kind, caring, sharing and a genuine heart from you. You give so much value. I am on a yoga and tantra journey and I so miss the East! I love hearing your wisdom, ponderings, advice, rambles and seeing your life unfold. I am responsible for myself, and if I'm not enjoying a video or dont resonate or already had a realisation that I dont need to hear again, I can click off, rather than complain about someones authentic expression in a moment in time. People dont understand the courage and energy that goes into posting videos. I'd love to see them create the kinds of videos they are demanding you to create and be the change they want to see, rather than feeling entitled and demanding of someone else. Strange ol' world we live in. But alas I am a hypocrite as I type an opinionated comment myself, only contributing to the noise. I just want you to know there are so many people who deeply appreciate you for shining. ❤
Thank you for sharing your recent reflections about the whisper of our hearts in comparison to the tone of our mind. I really relate to your musings in my own life, and feel comforted knowing I’m not alone. ❤
My goodness I don’t understand these comments. They’re very negative and not seen this on your videos before. I personally come here because I’m fascinated by my own spiritual journey and yours. You’re one of the only creators that are coming on here and talking about their setbacks and the way they move forward and their way they’re thinking about their life. Anyone could go and watch a home renovation blog, or a travel blog. Everyone’s doing that everyone’s been doing that. Yet, Niomi is being vulnerable with us. She’s talking about her journey that has ups and downs and the way that she’s thinking about it and growing through it. Honestly, it’s one of the realist pieces of RUclips where everything else is so scripted and cut . Please continue to update us on your life in your journey towards self actualization .
I would love to - an absolute dream of mine. I'd love to bring people together on a journey to paradise and discover the magic of yoga and meditation, surrounded by nature with like-minded souls. ❤
Love , love your videos and have for about 8 years now !! You’re very authentic and your journey and growth has been very inspirational to me ❤. I’m 56 years old and live in Corpus Christi , TX. ( not your common follower 😆), but also have done a yoga teacher training . I’ve used your skin care ( fabulous and will miss it ), and I LOVE your Eat Smart cookbook !! You inspired me to take a solo trip !! , after your Paris solo trip !! 🧳 . Thank You for your content 🙏🏻💖
What is with all these nasty comments?! I don't even watch Naomi's vlogs regularly but when I come across them, she always seems so good natured and lovely and the comments are always super intense and judgmental lol. It's like we watched two different videos. Could someone fill me in here as to what she did to incur this wrath? Or is it just the usual internet hating for no reason? HINT: I suspect it is....
Gosh, it’s so incredibly strange. My interpretation is that a lot of the older audience were basically there not for her, but to indulge in some fantasy because she appeared so “perfect” and they don’t want to see this version of her; or it’s simply that they always silently wished to be her, and resented her on some level. And now it’s all coming out. I think it’s the “free-spirited, forward moving” Niomi that gets envied on some level; so these comments are camouflaged as concern, but are far from it. I am so grateful she’s still posting videos, it really shows how strong minded she is; I would probably have given up.
@@milim.1279 Same, I'd have quit in a heartbeat. It can't be good for anyone to be exposed to this much negativity on a daily basis though....no matter how strong minded they are. They are literally trying to micromanage every single thing about her and her life in the comments. It's like if she shows us a new shampoo, people will say, " You better make sure to recycle that bottle Naomi." or if she says she is happy people say, " No you're not, happy people don't do this, this, or this...." Even just reading the comments myself makes me feel uncomfortable.
@@sharon8630 Exactly:/ even if the video is the most benign, well meaning, and sweet, and I think there is absolutely no way I’ll see such comments, I do. It really baffles me. Whatever these people are detecting in her energy that is off (I’m not sure I see it), do they not wonder if it could be the negativity and unsolicited advice under her videos that could contribute to it..I am just scared we’ll end up losing her channel because of it.
It's so amazing to watch how you changing and growing. I love this style of videos, fills like a deep talk whit an old friend. The slow pace makes your videos a type of a meditation for me. I hope you have an ispiration to keep puting out videos so often, i've missed you on RUclips. So proud of your first yoga classes! Hopefully I can visit them at some point soon. I love you and wish you all the best❤
This video found me at the right time, I really needed to hear these words. Thank you Niomi🫶🏻
It's pure magic how messages find you at the perfect moment. Sending love and light your way ❤
I don’t understand - why go to Bali if you’re going to pick and choose which local laws you follow? The law says a helmet is required, no matter the distance you’re traveling. Respect the local laws or stay in your home country.
Niomi, like a lot of your other comments I’ve been a big fan for a long time and I want to see you succeed which is why I’m making this comment despite always being a silent viewer before. The problem I think with videos like this is that you speak about your spiritual journey it takes you a long time to say something which often can be summarised really quickly (e.g. don’t let your little fears hold you back from your dreams). Although it’s so lovely that you’re finding it profound and meaningful for a lot of us on different paths and journeys we’ve already made those realisations a while back. We all lead busy lives and don’t always have time to sit through long RUclips videos (e.g. have children, long work hours). We want to watch your videos to support you but sitting through the long spiritual journey talks makes it hard to get through the video. Like the previous comments said I think your video would really benefit from time stamps. I also think structurally it it could put the spiritual journey parts at the end or at least in one part so that it’s easy for people to skip past if they are more interested in your other content.
I had to put it on higher speed, completely agree...
@@Britbabe53 genius idea! Speeding up helped SO much
girl wear a helmet when you're riding that scooter! two australian guys recently died from scooter accidents and it could've been preventedif they'd been wearing helmets
Yes super important, I wear it for all my normal bike journeys. Thank you for sharing. The clip you see of me driving is literally from my home to the beach (a 2 min walk / 30 second bike ride!) I was just being lazy driving the bike there.
@@niomismartthe distance is irrelevant. You can be involved in an accudent at any time especially as a beginner. Please wear a helmet even if it's just for 1 min.
@@hennaemaenaen4324thank you for your concern about my wellbeing, I appreciate your safety advice 🙏
@@hennaemaenaen4324 she doesn’t need a scolding she’s an adult and acknowledged her error.
@@niomismart i really do even if you mean it ironically. These accidents are horrible. Take care🩷
I know it's none of my business but I just miss the old Niomi. Maybe it's just me but I find that your old vlogs and content like What I Eat In A Day etc were more interesting to watch than the recent ones. Nonetheless, I respect your new life journey and wish you well.
Been your subscriber since 2015.
Thank you for sharing 😊. I understand it must be quite strange watching someone you used to love change into something quite different than before. The truth is, I’ve evolved since my early 20s - that involves change and growth like any 32 year old woman. The only difference is I’ve documented that whole change throughout the years. At the moment, I’m embracing who I am and who I’m becoming. Thank you for sharing and most importantly thank you for watching for all these years 🙏🩷
I love these types of videos. It’s comforting to know someone else is going through these ruminating thoughts. Thank you for sharing it ❤
What do you think about the class division, really? Having been an expat in places historically or even recently exploited by brits
Something tells me she’s never going to answer that
Go for it, Niomi. You can do this. Set your yoga teaching goals and work towards them. Don’t let fear hold you back. You already have such a huge community supporting you. You just have to trust yourself and take a leap. ❤❤
you are just an amazing influence for so many people keep doing what you are doing.I just adore you.
Back here from being an avid follower years ago 😊
I don't know how you've been feeling deep down and where this yoga/spiritual journey has taken you but there is SO much darkness in the yoga movement and demonic spirits can take such a hold of you and manifest themselves within you. Naomi I can see you're searching for truth and you have been for so long - you havent seemed satisfied deeply in so long. I can see the emptiness in you and the need to speak about all these spiritual things that arent really clear or even make any real sense. I know I'm a stranger on the internet but what have you got to lose to try one more avenue in your search for truth, fuilfillment, deep love and freedom? God loves you so so so much Niomi. He SEES you. The deepest deepest parts of you. He sees the hurt you carry, your broken heart, the heavy weight of life you hold on your shoulders ... He sees a child searching for freedom. Searching for true true deep supernatural love. I know you will probably discount this comment and that is ok. I don't want to disrespect you but id like to say that if you are ever in a dark place, if you ever feel attacked in a spiritual dark way or even if you are just alone and yearning for more, talk to God. Pray that He shows you His incredible love for you 💕
@@XxLinnixX1 Yes!!! Amen 🙏
what the heck happened to this chick
What saddens me Niomi is that your feminism and spirituality only seems to go so far, mainly for and in support of White women. To be a feminist and to be aligned with the ‘universe’ is to stand up against injustice and radically love people of all backgrounds. I’ll never forget how you spoke so loudly for the the war on Ukraine, and yet a year into the war on Gaza and Palestine, and you have been silent. I’m sure this comment will go ignored, as many people in your position cannot fathom the idea that they chose ignorance everyday, and hearing this is too uncomfortable for them to do anything about. All I can say, is one cannot truly be spiritual, a person of faith, a person or moral integrity and intelligence, if they do not stand up for all oppressed people, and use their voices and platforms to support those in need. It has become a joke how well-being gurus and ppl online have managed to cast these heavier topics as low vibration and not something for them to speak on. When we all know that if injustices like the ones we are seeing right now do not make you scream out of outrage, then your heart is not alive, and no amount of yoga and Bali mediations will fix that.
I pray you find it in you to move beyond the ego and truly sit with this comment.
she blocked me on Instagram because I asked her why she hadn't spoken about the genocide in Palestine
@@user-iv4mj8hc9b Niomi isn't under any obligation to to speak on global issues. There are other people out there who you can follow to do that.
@rach5516 not obligated but it's called being a decent human being. There's complicity in silence. Read the top comment again, it proves your point. Thanks
You speak all the right words and seem to have an understanding of the heart/head pull, however you don't seem to follow the words you speak. I wish your heart would yell at you instead of whisper. I can assure you that you would be on the right path, one aligned to you as an individual, if you only listened to and trusted your heart. You run with a lot of ego and reliance on others to assist you in shaping who you think you are, however this is in conflict with your true identity and heart. Once you tap into and listen truly to your heart, and who you are without the crutch of others, you will stop the conflict and doubt you have.
This is quite a thorough reflection, thank you for your insights and sharing your opinion. The core of this video is about how I have learned to listen to the whispers of my heart - I feel so deeply grateful for where I am, and for aligning with my true self. It's wonderful to hear that your heart yells, but the beauty of life is accepting we all experience life differently. I'm unsure how you interpreted from this video that I am in conflict and in doubt, but nonetheless I accept your perspective on this, with the knowing that my reality is quite different.
Thank you for responding and hopefully you have taken something from my message, even though you failed to comprehend it. I didn't say my heart yells, I said I wished that yours would yell. If you truly are as happy as you claim to be, then I can say no more other than please pray to Saint Jude Thaddeus (Patron Saint of lost causes and hopeless situations). I wish you blessings and healing ✨
Sorry but do you know Niomi personally? What's up with the judgement 😅 this is HER space to express herself however she pleases, her sole purpose isn't just to entertain an audience. She's a human with her own journey and experiences just like you. So unless you know and interact with her personally perhaps ease up on the self-righteous judgement.
I think as an audience we know Niomi more personally than she knows herself. We have seen her grow into different versions of herself, often times mimicking the interests and personality traits of her partners. She is a lost soul seeking validation and direction from external factors, yet spouts that she has found herself. She is parroting her current partners beliefs and path, and it is very obvious as someone who has been part of audience for many years, that the path she is currently on is a facade. That her eyes have lost the sparkle, she has become an empty vessel being filled up by someone else's beliefs and ambitions.
It isn't from a place of judgment that I'm coming from, but more of a place of concern. No matter how many times she tries to tell us that she is happy in Bali and on the path she currently finds herself, her body language and aura suggests otherwise. The constant need to reaffirm how happy she is says enough, trying to make it a self fulfilling prophecy. She has cut off her family and friends while on this new path, which if it truly was the right path she wouldn't have needed to do. The sadness, emptiness and fear is palpable and comes across in her videos. I'm all for finding yourself spiritually and aligning to the highest of good, but when it means that you need to withdraw from the love and support of your family/friends and move to a different country to feel that connection spiritually, it is proof that she is running from something as you don't need to be in a country (Bali, India etc) to feel it. It's within you regardless of where you are and if you are truly connected you are at peace anywhere.
I wish her well and I truly hope she aligns to HER path, not the path of others. That isn't "finding" or "reinventing" yourself, it is being influenced by others so strongly that you lose your sense of self.
I don’t know Niomi but I read this and applied it to myself. Some sound advice. I really let my ego take me away from my heart and depend on others too much to tell me who I am. I am very lost so I appreciate this comment as a stranger 😊
It might be helpful if you could title the video to say more about what’s in it, and also add chapters so people can watch the bits they’re interested in and skip the bits that aren’t as much of interest? Personally I enjoy the more vloggy bits/seeing a bit of Bali and anything that serves me like smoothie recipes etc. but I’m less interested in the chatty stuff so skipped through a lot of the video - I totally honour your journey of self discovery but for me balancing the heart and mind and going after goals with self compassion isn’t a new idea for me so it just doesn’t really serve as much 🙏
I think you’re a natural teacher actually when you’re teaching like a yoga class, showing a recipe, your old videos you used to do which had things like running tips etc. so would love to see more of that. Or for the more self development/spirituality stuff, maybe rather than the unstructured chats you could share a guided journalling exercise on the same subject? I think it might help bring these ideas to life in a more tangible way/help people think about them in a way that applies to their own life rather than just hearing about your journey and experience.
Thank you so much for this feedback! I’m playing around at the moment with different filming styles, editing, thumbnails, titles… it’s fun discovering what works and what doesn’t, and I so appreciate hearing your perspective. Love the idea of providing more tips and advice. Have a beautiful day 🩷🙏
Love seeing your videos Niomi!! We all change and grow and I have loved watching your journey :)
You’ll be dreaming of what it was like not to be undergoing skin grafts if you continue to ride your scooter without wearing protective clothing Niomi. It may not even be your fault if you are involved in a crash and your skin is scraped along the ground until it disintegrates, but it is most definitely is if you do not respect your body and look after it by not exposing it to danger.
I thought I'd try a Naomi Smart video again, but these videos are becoming more and more random ramblings....unbearable....😢
Thank you for trying me out again - it sounds as though I'm not for you anymore and my journey doesn't resonate with you, and that's ok. Have a beautiful day.
@@poochmachooch that’s not very kind of you. I’ve been watching Niomi for more than 10 years. It’s what I come here to catch up. To grow & learn.
@@poochmachooch rather than commenting this, and intentionally spreading unkindness, just move on. Do you actually feel good knowing what you say will hurt someone?
I am new to the channel and have a totally different perspective, but regardless you don’t need to leave a trail of hate just because you no longer resonate.
Same, I stopped watching in a few minutes.
I hope she's genuinely happy where she is and not just doing it for her fiance. I feel like Niomi meant to do more big things than just chilling in Bali.
Your hair looks beautiful! How do you get those waves , do you just French/dutch plait before going to bed? x
Thank you so much - yes exactly that! I french plait my hair on both sides before going to bed every night with a little bit of canola oil in the ends. It gives very natural, beachy waves!
Silly video, where is 5years ago Niomi
Ah would you believe Niomi 5 years ago is actually still in 2019... 27 year old Niomi chose to embark upon a journey of yoga, healing, and growth, which somehow led her to 2024 at 32 years old living in Bali happy, peaceful, and content.
Um..... I'm sorry but your whole vibe is weird. Go back home. Surround yourself with friends and family. Why are you isolating yourself. Are you even listening to what you say. I don't know whether to feel sorry for you or laugh at you with what you're saying.
It’s so sad. You really haven’t found yourself. I hope you do. You give off Mr Ben Brown vibes.
‘Finding yourself’ is a journey that involves deep self-reflection, healing, and growth, which I explore honestly in this video. I’ve faced many challenges, but I’m proud of how I’ve continually risen, learning more about myself along the way. I also admire Ben’s curiosity and his willingness to explore life’s deeper truths so openly and vulnerably online. I understand that not everyone may be ready to engage with these topics, and that’s ok. I simply encourage you to pause and reflect before judging or criticising someone else’s path.
Love you Naomi, but can’t relate to these videos anymore 😢
I enjoyed your discussion on fear and confidence but if you are practicing yoga and meditation then I think it's time for you to look deeper into the truth as well: it's not the dynamic of heart and mind because what we call heart is soul, right? This feeling of thought coming from the centre. It's not actually the heart and nor is it the brain that's trying to stop you from achieving your goals. If you connect deeper to yourself, you will see that it's okay the part of the mind that valued the "I" of us, the individuality, the ego, the conscious part of us that worries and tries to stop us from being ourselves.
Can I watch the class later if I can't be there live? A replay? You should start doing yoga retreats in Bali, I think people would really like it!
Yes absolutely! The platform I use called Crowdcast records and saves all videos to watch on replay. Just follow the link in my bio and you'll be able to watch whenever suits you. Also, I LOVE the idea of eventually hosting retreats to share with people the magic and wonder of Bali and Yoga! Thank you for your suggestion 🙏
So peaceful! Love those nature sounds! Im living vicariously through these vlogs!✨
So happy reading this, thank you for your message 🩷
I resonate with everything you are saying concerning teaching and YTT. I have just completed my 200 and going to India for my 300. Thank you for making me feel less alone
Oh wow I am SO excited for your journey ahead! You listened to the call! Absorb all the beautiful magic that India has to offer, and trust the process. Sending love and well wishes 🙏
So happy you’re uploading regularly again! I have been watching your videos since 2014 and it’s wonderful following along your journey. Thank you for sharing these snippets with us. ❤
Thank you so much - wow 10 years on this journey together! 🌟
I personally enjoy these thoughtful videos. Not everyone will resonate but I love seeing you share your heart. The things you've been opening up about in recent videos are all the things I am always thinking about. When you prioritize self-growth and even a more spiritually-focused life, many people do not resonate but the ones that do allow for much more meaningful connections. It is your channel at the end of the day so if you feel called to show up in a way that is more authentic to you - all power to you! The ones that are aligned will stick around and support you.
This. This is why I share my journey, to connect with people like you - thank you for reminding me! It truly lights me up hearing how you resonate, and that these themes have also been coming up for you. We're living through wild times, and we're being called to open up in ways we never have before. Someone shared with me recently about their own work, "my message will only be heard by those who are ready to receive it". I'm happy my words reached you. 🌟
It’s all part of a “ season “ in life & yes, imp for self growth and awareness , but knowing when to move forward with the knowledge is also essential for true growth . Staying stuck and mired in the navel gazing and self justification of ‘enlightenment’ is a slippery slope to a cult like mindset . The tentacles r insidious ….westerners r particularly susceptible to the dangers of losing perspective & falling prey to the gloss which often conceals a sinister underbelly .
….” Lead us not into temptation ….” a salutary reminder to keep our rudder steady as we traverse the seasons in our personal growth .
Thank you for continuing to share meaningful content despite so much negativity in your comment sections 🥹
Thank you… can’t please everyone, but the most important thing I’ve learned is to keep doing what feels right for me, despite the negativity 🩷. Sending love x
Would you ever take peyote or ayahuasca on your spiritual journey, as some people find it enlightening....Ive no personal experience
What a lovely video! The calm vibes are so releaxing, feels like I’m there ❤
So happy reading this! Sending love ❤
Very excited to watch 💫
Thank you! Hope you like it ❤
You dont need to lift weights when you practice you! The weight of your body through the asanas is all you need...ask the yogis x
Am I the only one wondering, why she is wearing an engagement ring? Did I miss something?
@@TheVanillaBite she is back with the Irish guy I believe.
@@Daaaanielle you are right! I just checked his instagram and he just posted a story with her
your videos have become so boring..
The energy you are vibrating right now is so beautiful and calming.
Have you moved now to Bali or is it temporary home and see where your heart takes you after? Its really beautiful space and place xxxx
This is lovely to hear, thank you. I'm glad you're feeling that energy through the video. I'm very much listening to my heart right now, and I am feeling so happy and fulfilled in Bali right now. I feel very blessed to be here x ❤Sending love
@@niomismart Awww i think it’s beautiful to just go with the flow in life and be where your heart calls you it’s really healthy to keep that energy flowing 🩷. I am Hoping to join your yoga this evening really excited. Xx
loved this niomi
Thank you so much, I'm happy to hear this ❤
Wow really needed this today!! I am in a similar spot.
These messages will always find you when you most need them! We're living through wild times, so to open ourselves up to these energies is so powerful and necessary. Sending love ❤
Another boring vlog meh
Interesting that despite how boring you found it, you still took the time and energy to comment. Thank you for sharing your insights with us and I hope you find a more entertaining video 🌟
@@niomismart It took maybe 10 seconds to write a short comment so not much time or energy was wasted lol
I really enjoyed this new editing style :)
Thank you! It is fun experimenting with different styles recently - it's like a trial and error period of a new chapter! Glad you noticed.
I've been a subscriber for many years, Niomi, maybe around the time you first started youtube since you appeared in Zoe's vlogs and as someone who has also grown and changed a lot, I am happy to see you evolving and trying out new content and vlog styles and also embracing new experiences as they come along 😊 I feel like it would have been hard to relate all these years if you had stayed completely the same. Its also refreshing to see the authentic side of you just being yourself whether it be a calm day chilling at home or around town, an exciting travel or a topic that's sitting on your mind. No matter what you post, I and I'm sure many others just like to see you. I've never commented but I just felt like I should say I appreciate you making these videos and still sharing your life with us even if its just a glimpse. Have a lovely day!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and for your first comment - yay! This warms my heart hearing that you've been around for so many years - I so appreciate you being here. All I am doing and being called to do more of is show up as my true authentic self, and like you say that is sometimes sharing snippets of my day or what's on my mind. It won't appeal to everyone, but that's ok. I'd rather be true to myself and reach those who truly resonate and align, rather than pretending to be something else. Appreciate your message, and have a beautiful day! Sending love ❤
So peaceful!! You are a pure soul 🪷
Congratulations on your engagement...
Im so glad that I can be apart of you journey in self, you inspired me as a 22year old women.
This is beautiful to hear, thank you for being part of this journey with me. Wishing you a wonderful day ❤
I’m surprised by some of the shallow, rude comments people leave on your videos! I love how your channel has changed and seeing your life journey. Very relaxing to listen to as well. 🖤
I feel it's simply a reflection of life and the current times we're living through - the more the light rises, the more the darkness rises too. Life is a journey of cultivating peace and love, but that also comes with challenge and darkness too. We have a choice as to which one we lean into ❤. Have a beautiful day.
Beautiful words Niomi xx
Thank you so much ☺
Sweet Niomi, I don't know how you handle all these comments. Its so much noise. So many demands and unsolicited advice.
It's exhausting.
You're such a kind soul.
I guess as you keep being you, those who resonate will flow in, as those who no longer resonate will flow out.
Its nuts how people interpret your words and cling onto past versions of you.
I see nothing but kind, caring, sharing and a genuine heart from you. You give so much value.
I am on a yoga and tantra journey and I so miss the East!
I love hearing your wisdom, ponderings, advice, rambles and seeing your life unfold.
I am responsible for myself, and if I'm not enjoying a video or dont resonate or already had a realisation that I dont need to hear again, I can click off, rather than complain about someones authentic expression in a moment in time.
People dont understand the courage and energy that goes into posting videos.
I'd love to see them create the kinds of videos they are demanding you to create and be the change they want to see, rather than feeling entitled and demanding of someone else.
Strange ol' world we live in.
But alas I am a hypocrite as I type an opinionated comment myself, only contributing to the noise.
I just want you to know there are so many people who deeply appreciate you for shining.
❤
You said it perfectly 💗 I totally agree!
Grimes Plain
Thank you for sharing your recent reflections about the whisper of our hearts in comparison to the tone of our mind. I really relate to your musings in my own life, and feel comforted knowing I’m not alone. ❤
Kreiger Gateway
Thank you for sharing your thoughts 🫶🏻 you are so inspiring
Thank you ❤
Feest Greens
Ward Orchard
My goodness I don’t understand these comments. They’re very negative and not seen this on your videos before. I personally come here because I’m fascinated by my own spiritual journey and yours. You’re one of the only creators that are coming on here and talking about their setbacks and the way they move forward and their way they’re thinking about their life. Anyone could go and watch a home renovation blog, or a travel blog. Everyone’s doing that everyone’s been doing that.
Yet, Niomi is being vulnerable with us. She’s talking about her journey that has ups and downs and the way that she’s thinking about it and growing through it.
Honestly, it’s one of the realist pieces of RUclips where everything else is so scripted and cut .
Please continue to update us on your life in your journey towards self actualization .
DuBuque Route
Will you do yoga retreats? 😊
I would love to - an absolute dream of mine. I'd love to bring people together on a journey to paradise and discover the magic of yoga and meditation, surrounded by nature with like-minded souls. ❤
Niomi ❤
Niomi how's Jimmy?
Haven’t seen him for a while.
Btw Love your videos ❤
This is so lovely, thank you Niomi!
Justen Radial
Hello Beautiful 😘😘😘❤️❤️❤️
Love , love your videos and have for about 8 years now !! You’re very authentic and your journey and growth has been very inspirational to me ❤.
I’m 56 years old and live in Corpus Christi , TX. ( not your common follower 😆), but also have done a yoga teacher training . I’ve used your skin care ( fabulous and will miss it ), and I LOVE your Eat Smart cookbook !!
You inspired me to take a solo trip !! , after your Paris solo trip !! 🧳 .
Thank You for your content 🙏🏻💖
Thank you I love seeing you in Bali and hearing about Yoga and running etc. kindred spirit here also xx
What is with all these nasty comments?! I don't even watch Naomi's vlogs regularly but when I come across them, she always seems so good natured and lovely and the comments are always super intense and judgmental lol. It's like we watched two different videos. Could someone fill me in here as to what she did to incur this wrath? Or is it just the usual internet hating for no reason? HINT: I suspect it is....
Gosh, it’s so incredibly strange. My interpretation is that a lot of the older audience were basically there not for her, but to indulge in some fantasy because she appeared so “perfect” and they don’t want to see this version of her; or it’s simply that they always silently wished to be her, and resented her on some level. And now it’s all coming out. I think it’s the “free-spirited, forward moving” Niomi that gets envied on some level; so these comments are camouflaged as concern, but are far from it. I am so grateful she’s still posting videos, it really shows how strong minded she is; I would probably have given up.
@@milim.1279 Same, I'd have quit in a heartbeat. It can't be good for anyone to be exposed to this much negativity on a daily basis though....no matter how strong minded they are. They are literally trying to micromanage every single thing about her and her life in the comments.
It's like if she shows us a new shampoo, people will say, " You better make sure to recycle that bottle Naomi." or if she says she is happy people say, " No you're not, happy people don't do this, this, or this...."
Even just reading the comments myself makes me feel uncomfortable.
@@sharon8630 Exactly:/ even if the video is the most benign, well meaning, and sweet, and I think there is absolutely no way I’ll see such comments, I do. It really baffles me. Whatever these people are detecting in her energy that is off (I’m not sure I see it), do they not wonder if it could be the negativity and unsolicited advice under her videos that could contribute to it..I am just scared we’ll end up losing her channel because of it.
Simple ….they genuinely care for her and know she deserves better than the bubble she’s been caught up in for too long .
The word u were looking for is Symphony
It's so amazing to watch how you changing and growing. I love this style of videos, fills like a deep talk whit an old friend. The slow pace makes your videos a type of a meditation for me. I hope you have an ispiration to keep puting out videos so often, i've missed you on RUclips.
So proud of your first yoga classes! Hopefully I can visit them at some point soon.
I love you and wish you all the best❤
Hey Niomi
Hey Maggie!
Yoga channel please. You can be active on RUclips as a yoga coach in another channel.
Dear Niomi🥰
It‘s always a pleasure to see and hear you. Thank you for sharing.
Kind regards from Switzerland 🇨🇭