My dearest Ann, we are all here for however many parts you want to share with us. You don't realize how much you are helping all of us, no matter where we are in our journey.
I’m not even done watching the video and I’m already in the verge of tears. Thank you so much for sharing from such a vulnerable and transparent place. Let’s all make the decisions necessary to actually be well.
I’ve been feeling these same things for a long time, like I had to prove something to the world but I wasn’t completely happy with my internal self. I’ve let go of the influences that were weighing on me and I’m so much more at peace. It’s a journey ❤️
Kristen Santos I used to care too much what people thought of me, and after talking to my grandparents and mom who I am so lucky to have, they taught me you will never please everyone, so you have you live for you!
Even though I don't know you in real life I still want to say that I am so proud of you for being brave enough to change and make a life for yourself and your son. Keep being you!
I have been feeling all of this. But I have a really hard time putting it into words. I’m 22, newly divorced with a 3 year old. I live w my parents, grandparents and siblings. I feel so lost and overwhelmed. I don’t know where to begin. I know I haven’t healed from all of my trauma. I just want to be okay but I’m so lost on where to start. I’m stuck in a void
I'm so sorry you're going through all that Breanne 🙏 Give yourself permission to feel and process. Something that helps me whenever I feel lost, is to just take tiny micro steps. Once you're back into feel 100%, you again, you'll see how far you've come! ❤️
I can’t believe my new year resolution to work towards a more minimalist lifestyle to regain a sense of self control IS SOMETHING ONE OF MY FAVORITE RUclipsR IS ALSO DOING 💝 i’m so so happy we are on this journey together.
Thank you for being so honest and vulnerable. I think our culture plays a big part in our lives and definitely shapes certain of our views. So proud of how far you’ve come Ann! ❤️
Just coming out of an almost two year relationship I needed to hear everything you spoke about to know I am not alone in my struggle. Thank you so much for sharing your real experience!
Thank you so much Ann for sharing your story. I can relate to it. I think most Vietnamese immigrants’ children suffered from their parents’ mental illness of “not enough “, and living in a society that suffered from it as a whole. There were never emotional supports. “Love” has always been showed through criticism to do more. I’m glad to have found your channel. Keep up the good work of talking about topics that really matters, that connects us as humanity, instead of having more things than others. Which encourages disconnection. All the best on your journey.💜
Ann, as a long time follower, you have changed so much over the years and it's been amazing to see your journey. Thank you for being so raw and honest with us. ❤️
That’s so right you said,minimal living is not only about the material part, as well as physiological part. Unbound with your past, your child, your own mother are just part of the whole life. Commonly people/society assume a women/mother is the best care giver and she should do this and that. That’s not true at all , perhaps bit too violent to a women . So glad you made the most brave move!
Ann I feel like I've been going through this with you and thank you so much for being open and transparent. Your story gives me hope and courage to continue to live the life I want to live and to find love and purpose. I'm very happy that you are happy now and I still love all your content you create. I notice as I've grown older (29) and all this time I've watched you I felt I went through those stages in my life too (thought process wise). New car, big house, lots of money = success! But no it made me stressed out made me feel less because I didn't have more more more. More make up. More clothes. More knick knacks for my home. But in the end it just gave me a headache looking at all that shit... And the whole "no fucks given" I LOVEEE that mantra ahaha. But yes girl I will continue to follow you and look up to you you're always so inspiring. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for This real, sincere and raw insight towards your thoughts, feelings, and experience. I am wanting to become more in that type of journey in purging what isn't needed but Im having difficulty.so thank you for sharing!loved to be part of your story!
Being a woman and also Asian, we have a lot expectations on our shoulder. I can relate to your story even though i'm just 22. after had toxic relationship. It felt like a wake-up call for me to ask what I want and don't want in life. It forced me to be honest with my self and Minimalism help me with that. Hopefully you can get as much benefits as i do when applying Minimalism in life It's a really personal and long journey it's okay if it doesn't look like what Pinterest showed you because there's no rules.
Ann, Thank you for sharing your journey. I can relate to you on so many levels on emotional purging. Thank God I took my first emotional purge 25 years ago! I was 25 years old then with limited English and two babies and I left my ex-husband, but I was happy. My second emotional purge was 13 years ago with people I surrounded myself with and my third emotional purge is 2020, my husband and I finally stand up to our business partner who only see money, if he don’t benefit from you he don’t like you. That is not the kind of people we want in our lives. Just because we know someone it doesn’t make it ok to be in a toxic environment. We stop letting people take advantage of us and re-branded our business with the intention to life. We finally creating the life we love so that we can inspire people to create the life they love. This journey of purging is never end. I realized that who I am being is how I attract people into my life. My husband and I are in our early 50 and I would say we are living the life we love with harmony and peace of mind. I hope you found your joy and living the life you love.
DAYUM ANN!!! Spot on!!! Loved this video! Thank you! As a woman, mother, asian immigrant, wife, I will bookmark this because these are EXACTLY the things we go through and suffocates us in life! Amen! Thank you for sharing your story 🙏🏽
honest and authentic - thank you! My minimalism lifestyle as a regular working mom is messy and always a work in progress and I remind myself all the time that it's the journey , the ongoing process and there is no goal, I will never get there. I appreciate your point of view!
This was incredible Ann! I've recently started my minimalism journey and have found it's not just about letting go of the stuff around me, though even more importantly about the mentality and emotional chains I have made with myself whether about others or my own growth. Letting go of the way I see myself or even speak to myself, both negative and positive. Minimalism I've found lies so much deeper in that case, and your video was exactly what I needed to hear to continue step-by-step towards this lifestyle and deeper connection with my true self! Thank you x
I feel really sorry for the pressure you had growing up. I can be so hard for kids pleasing their parents. But I love how reflective you are and the journey you just started. That exactly shows how strong you really are! I wish you and your family all the best and hope you'll just become the woman and mother you truly want to be. This was so inspiring. Thank you!
I went through a similar journey and now that I’m on the other side, I feel so grateful that I had the courage to do it! Thank you for expressing yourself so eloquently! Good luck!😊💜🌷
I found this right as I am myself on the precipice of some of the same things. Of course, not all of the circumstances are the same, but the feeling in someway certainly is. I will watch everything you do about this subject. Thank you.
This was so inspiring... I did the same in 2019 and I can only say that I love this new energy I got and I really like myself and my life so much more.
Ann, I can relate so much with you. My dad has been the same way like your mom with you. He has always expected so much from us/his children. Thank you for being so transparent with us and for sharing this side of you. 💛 blessings to you Ann
this was recommended as i camp here in texas, ink's lake. thank you for being a ventilator of my own heart. ACEs increases health issues. adverse childhood experiences are real. the generational curses end here 🙏🏼🕊
Wow so glad I found this video! I didn’t know I need to hear you story, but something led me here. I feel this emptiness and longing to change my lifestyle as well, but I feel like social media and society is such an addiction and continues to draw me into always feeling like I need and want more. Its almost as if when I’m not obtaining more or looking for the next best thing, I tend to look inwards and that’s such a hard thing to do so it’s easier to just jump ship and do what I’ve always done if that makes sense. It’s crazy to think that longing and that “need” is really just fueling the emptiness and is digging me deeper and deeper into my unhappiness. The hard part i think in all of this is finding myself again. Not only decluttering the material items but also what I subconsciously do as a product of my upbringing and what society deems necessary or portrays what my life should look like.
Thank you so much for sharing Kristen 😊 That makes total sense! Marketing all together feeds on telling people/us that nothing is ever going to be enough including ourselves. We need more, we need to be a certain way in order to feel fulfilled but I think it’s comes down to us asking ourselves, “is this enough?”. Have you ever seen the the Greatest Showman? Nothing was ever enough for him until he lost it all and realized all he ever needed was what he had. 🙌💕
And here was me, thinking you were gonna talk about getting rid of sentimental items! I learned a long time ago not to care what others thought, and rid myself of a couple of long term partners. But it wasn't till my mother died that i was able to make the change i wanted to. I know she wouldn't approve, but she never knew. She always wanted the best for me, as she had never had anything much all through life. You have to do the best by yourself. I hope there is room for you and your mother to be friends.
You're so admirable! The pressure to perform is really something that can do much harm to children, that you are able to make yourself free of that influence shows how strong you are. Thank you for this video. I love your deep videos and I feel you! Kisses from Germany.
I truly connect with you what you said when it comes to always fighting for and being overly concerned about your mother’s acceptance. The most engrained Asian values that are rooted in my own childhood are based off the idea of collectivism, whereas American culture focuses on individualism. Can you elaborate on how you broke away from that stigma? As I grow older I feel the building pressure of constantly balancing traditional values that I grew up with alongside the values that I have defined along my own personal journey. Thank you so much for your transparency.
Thank you for sharing your story Kristina! ❤️ Thats a great question... it's definitely a challenge like you mentioned. I think I stopped defining myself to old beliefs - culture, groups, habits... I still have a lot to work on but something that helps me is to keep my perspective open, while not defining myself too much. Eckhart Tolle's book - the Power of Now - really helped me become aware of my attachments to defining myself. It's something we naturally do as humans. With practice in becoming aware of yourself and the way your mind works, you're then able to catch yourself from the old mindset of identity (the Ego).
I totally agree and I can say I have faced the exact same problems...there is nothing more amazing than the freedom that you gain when you let go of the exceptions that the society and family place on you, by doing that I think that I have achieved true happiness. Happiness is not gained by expensive cars, big houses and money... It's sad that people are stuck to this idea and they can't see forward.
Can I just say... I love your journey! I have watched your videos for a long time and it's beautiful! I am also in a minimalist journey. Thank you for the content!
Wow! This video was so eye-opening to me. I have many similar things in my past, and I have yet to let go of what my mother and the rest of my family think of my life choices. To be able to say, "I'm sorry you feel that way, but I must live my life my way," is my greatest goal now! Thank you so much, Ann. Your video has kickstarted to the hardest journey in my life, but a journey I MUST travel. Best wishes and much joy in your life going forward
Im so happy to finally hear your story when you were ready to tell it. I can can see the glow and growth and you and i am here for it~~~ Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much for your post! This is something (your last half of video) I have been saying to myself for a while and you gave me some acknowledgement on this subject/emotion/energy... words. * "I thank you!" Also, for your honesty in sharing personal journey (mental and physical) I have subscribed to your channel and will view more content you post. 💞 Have a beautiful Day!
I hear ya! I went through the same process, and at a place to live with less. It is messy before one can get to a place of peace. 2020 was a year of letting go of the past for me. New things and growth for 2021😀
I so agree with you and I am working through right now. I have let go of things that no longer serve me, but dang 2020 was tough. To quote you "new things and growth for 2021"
What a great video Ann! I identified so much with all the feelings you were describing, I think so many of us have the same struggles with expectations but like you said, there’s so much shame to admit that you’re struggling. I’m currently in a 12 step program and I’m finally starting to think about what I want in life and actually work towards recovery. It’s incredibly hard to face your trauma and problems and work to change your thoughts and behavior but so worth it. Thanks for sharing your experiences, speaking openly about these struggles is part of the path to a better life :^))
Wow, thank you so much for sharing your story! It’s definitely not easy to change old behaviors... it’s like retraining ourselves again. Listen to your inner words as it always come from love. I wish you strength and lots of love 🙏💕💕💕
Such an honest look at cleaning up clutter inside and out. Thank you for this! This is similar to the journey I've been on for over a year. Looking forward to more🙏
This is an amazing video. Thank you for being so open and vulnerable with us. I've been watching you for 11 years now with the Lady Gaga Porker Face Mask tutorial. It've seen you grow and it's inspiring! I have also been getting into minimalism the last couple of years and the new mindset has been so freeing. My move from the east coast to California really made me rethink what I owned and the new life I wanted to create. It is a slow process that didn't happen overnight, but the good changes in life aren't those that are quick and easy. I'm excited to see part two! :)
Omg... that was one of my earlier videos! 😄🤣 Thank you so sticking with me this long 🙏 and for sharing with me your story. CA can be a challenge when finding your way but it’s so great that you are aware of your steps! 💕💕💕
I really appreciate the introspective look that you took approaching the minimalistic lifestyle. It is a big part of my problem, and I found your video helpful. Thank you 🙏🏽
Thank you for sharing your beautiful story! I have a similar upbringing and feel the same way as you. I’m also on the journey of minimalism. Thank you for your courage to share and being such an inspiration!
Thank you for being so honest about the intimate relationships and articulating their intricate nature so well. I have been on the journey of ‘spiritual minimalism’ too and love how you break down your personal journey - it opens up my world view and I take tips from your video to help smooth my own path. I’m going to watch the other part in this series. With much love from Singapore.
Such a beautiful video! Thank you so much for sharing your story! I can relate to so many things that you mentioned in the video, such a nice feeling to realise that strong wise women become happier every day by choosing their own paths :)
This is such a moving video. You're a beautiful soul Ann, and also a beautiful artist, your paintings and filmmaking is absolutely amazing. 🌺♥️ Love from Egypt
Thank you for this, you’ve really opened up many things that I knew I had to let go and just hearing your story is so amazing! I wish you good health and prosperity in the New Year! I’ll be following you 🙏❤️☮️
Nice to meet you Ann! RUclips suggests beautiful at times 🌻. Can relate to what you are saying very well! Love your art and how you rendered this experience visually, and voice is very grounded, love how you talk.
Thank you for sharing. I was inspired by your truth and it was crazy how the things you said were on-point with where I was and what I was/am going though. I hope you return soon.
Hey Ann, thank you for the video. This video just appeared in my recommendation list. Besides all the points in the video: you have such a calming and beautiful voice. Something I didn‘t know I needed. Keep the videos coming. Greetings from Germany
Waoh i love this. I feel it’s what i have been feeling. I ended a nearly 5 year relationship with the person i thought i wanted to marry, although i love him very much and miss him everyday, our individual situations were too much... as you said baggage and i know it would not be good for us to stay together. I almost started questioning myself as to whether i had made the right choice in ending the relationship but after watching this it’s reminded me that i felt the way i did for a reason.
How did you overcome it? It's like I love the person but it's just not working anymore after so many years. I left and came back to give it another shot but just not good .
Ann, thank you so much for sharing. This is one of my favorite videos that you’ve made! I can relate so much and will keep these words in mind on my journey. I’m happy for you 🤍
Wow! This was such a beautiful video that I truly related to. I think your issues with your mother and culture is (unfortunately) very relatable to me as well as a fellow asian. I think you are truly brave to free yourself from a negative situation regardless or what others may think. I wish much happiness!
Also sometimes you aren’t even a sentimental person, but are in a period in your life that is so sensitive that your perception of physical things is elevated. I bet a lot of people who aren’t typically that emotionally bonded to things can relate to the message of this video in my today’s climate. I know I do
Such a beautiful inspirational video....I watched till the end and am so waiting for the next part....I have been following you for years now and I wish you nothing but the best 😊❤️....
Felt this very strongly, accidentaly found this video and it fits perfectly with where I am right now. Will watch more of your videos. One minor thing, English not my first language, and the background music makes it harder to hear. Your message, and personality, are interesting enough in it self without music!
Thank you for the reflection that I neglected to see in myself... the challenge is myself and doing the purge. Giving ZERO fucks will be a celebration for me... glad I ran across your page.
I love getting rid of stuff, feels good to have a clean space.
My dearest Ann, we are all here for however many parts you want to share with us. You don't realize how much you are helping all of us, no matter where we are in our journey.
Thank you Michele 🙏💕💕💕 Your kindness is so appreciated 😊
I’m not even done watching the video and I’m already in the verge of tears. Thank you so much for sharing from such a vulnerable and transparent place. Let’s all make the decisions necessary to actually be well.
Thank you for showing such a raw journey
Thank you for your support 🙏💕
@@StudioAnnLe 👑👑👑
I’ve been feeling these same things for a long time, like I had to prove something to the world but I wasn’t completely happy with my internal self. I’ve let go of the influences that were weighing on me and I’m so much more at peace. It’s a journey ❤️
It takes so much strength and awareness. I am so happy for you Jordan! 😊💕🙏
How did you do this? What did you do to let go of those influences?
Kristen Santos I used to care too much what people thought of me, and after talking to my grandparents and mom who I am so lucky to have, they taught me you will never please everyone, so you have you live for you!
Even though I don't know you in real life I still want to say that I am so proud of you for being brave enough to change and make a life for yourself and your son. Keep being you!
That truly mean a lot 🙏💕 Thank you!
@@StudioAnnLe very beautiful girl beautiful face beautiful body sweet lips sweet voice💋💋💋
I have been feeling all of this. But I have a really hard time putting it into words. I’m 22, newly divorced with a 3 year old. I live w my parents, grandparents and siblings. I feel so lost and overwhelmed. I don’t know where to begin. I know I haven’t healed from all of my trauma. I just want to be okay but I’m so lost on where to start. I’m stuck in a void
I’m so sorry to hear about your situation:( I hope and pray this year will bring u lots of good! Pray
You are strong and can make it through. You're not alone💙
I'm so sorry you're going through all that Breanne 🙏 Give yourself permission to feel and process. Something that helps me whenever I feel lost, is to just take tiny micro steps. Once you're back into feel 100%, you again, you'll see how far you've come! ❤️
Keep your head up and smile through it. Things will get better, I promise.
Thank you All so much!!
I can’t believe my new year resolution to work towards a more minimalist lifestyle to regain a sense of self control IS SOMETHING ONE OF MY FAVORITE RUclipsR IS ALSO DOING 💝 i’m so so happy we are on this journey together.
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Thank you for being so honest and vulnerable. I think our culture plays a big part in our lives and definitely shapes certain of our views. So proud of how far you’ve come Ann! ❤️
I truly appreciate your kindness Sophie! ❤️💕
Just coming out of an almost two year relationship I needed to hear everything you spoke about to know I am not alone in my struggle. Thank you so much for sharing your real experience!
I couldn't believe just how relatable this video was. Thank you so so much for making this.
Thank you so much Ann for sharing your story. I can relate to it. I think most Vietnamese immigrants’ children suffered from their parents’ mental illness of “not enough “, and living in a society that suffered from it as a whole. There were never emotional supports. “Love” has always been showed through criticism to do more. I’m glad to have found your channel. Keep up the good work of talking about topics that really matters, that connects us as humanity, instead of having more things than others. Which encourages disconnection. All the best on your journey.💜
Thank you Phuong 🙏💕
Beautiful, thank you for your honesty and your story. Really resonates at a soul level. Thank you 💜
Ann, as a long time follower, you have changed so much over the years and it's been amazing to see your journey. Thank you for being so raw and honest with us. ❤️
Thank you for supporting me for this long!!! I appreciate you! 💕💕💕
That’s so right you said,minimal living is not only about the material part, as well as physiological part. Unbound with your past, your child, your own mother are just part of the whole life. Commonly people/society assume a women/mother is the best care giver and she should do this and that. That’s not true at all , perhaps bit too violent to a women . So glad you made the most brave move!
love watching you grow 🌱 you're so powerful we are proud of you
Ann I feel like I've been going through this with you and thank you so much for being open and transparent. Your story gives me hope and courage to continue to live the life I want to live and to find love and purpose. I'm very happy that you are happy now and I still love all your content you create. I notice as I've grown older (29) and all this time I've watched you I felt I went through those stages in my life too (thought process wise). New car, big house, lots of money = success! But no it made me stressed out made me feel less because I didn't have more more more. More make up. More clothes. More knick knacks for my home. But in the end it just gave me a headache looking at all that shit... And the whole "no fucks given" I LOVEEE that mantra ahaha. But yes girl I will continue to follow you and look up to you you're always so inspiring. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for This real, sincere and raw insight towards your thoughts, feelings, and experience. I am wanting to become more in that type of journey in purging what isn't needed but Im having difficulty.so thank you for sharing!loved to be part of your story!
Glad to share this journey with you 🙏🧡
Being a woman and also Asian, we have a lot expectations on our shoulder. I can relate to your story even though i'm just 22. after had toxic relationship. It felt like a wake-up call for me to ask what I want and don't want in life. It forced me to be honest with my self and Minimalism help me with that.
Hopefully you can get as much benefits as i do when applying Minimalism in life
It's a really personal and long journey it's okay if it doesn't look like what Pinterest showed you because there's no rules.
Ann, you are a very brave woman. It was very uplifting to hear you talk full of wisdom. Thank you.
Ann, Thank you for sharing your journey. I can relate to you on so many levels on emotional purging. Thank God I took my first emotional purge 25 years ago! I was 25 years old then with limited English and two babies and I left my ex-husband, but I was happy. My second emotional purge was 13 years ago with people I surrounded myself with and my third emotional purge is 2020, my husband and I finally stand up to our business partner who only see money, if he don’t benefit from you he don’t like you. That is not the kind of people we want in our lives. Just because we know someone it doesn’t make it ok to be in a toxic environment. We stop letting people take advantage of us and re-branded our business with the intention to life. We finally creating the life we love so that we can inspire people to create the life they love. This journey of purging is never end. I realized that who I am being is how I attract people into my life. My husband and I are in our early 50 and I would say we are living the life we love with harmony and peace of mind. I hope you found your joy and living the life you love.
I love seeing an artist striving for minimalism 💫
Thank you so much!!! I share the same experience with my mum 🥺 You’re an inspiration! I’m so happy I’ve found your channel! ♥️
DAYUM ANN!!! Spot on!!! Loved this video! Thank you! As a woman, mother, asian immigrant, wife, I will bookmark this because these are EXACTLY the things we go through and suffocates us in life! Amen! Thank you for sharing your story 🙏🏽
honest and authentic - thank you! My minimalism lifestyle as a regular working mom is messy and always a work in progress and I remind myself all the time that it's the journey , the ongoing process and there is no goal, I will never get there. I appreciate your point of view!
Ugh I feel like you’re talking directly to me.... I needed this
This was incredible Ann! I've recently started my minimalism journey and have found it's not just about letting go of the stuff around me, though even more importantly about the mentality and emotional chains I have made with myself whether about others or my own growth. Letting go of the way I see myself or even speak to myself, both negative and positive. Minimalism I've found lies so much deeper in that case, and your video was exactly what I needed to hear to continue step-by-step towards this lifestyle and deeper connection with my true self! Thank you x
I feel really sorry for the pressure you had growing up. I can be so hard for kids pleasing their parents. But I love how reflective you are and the journey you just started. That exactly shows how strong you really are! I wish you and your family all the best and hope you'll just become the woman and mother you truly want to be. This was so inspiring. Thank you!
I've been following you for 9 or 10 years and you have come a long way but I'm so happy that your happy 🥰
Thank you love! I appreciate you 💕💕💕
Dear Ann, this is just great. it's like viewing my own life story with someone elses eyes. I am so happy for you, and wish you the best!
I went through a similar journey and now that I’m on the other side, I feel so grateful that I had the courage to do it! Thank you for expressing yourself so eloquently! Good luck!😊💜🌷
I found this right as I am myself on the precipice of some of the same things. Of course, not all of the circumstances are the same, but the feeling in someway certainly is. I will watch everything you do about this subject. Thank you.
This was so inspiring... I did the same in 2019 and I can only say that I love this new energy I got and I really like myself and my life so much more.
Ann, I can relate so much with you. My dad has been the same way like your mom with you. He has always expected so much from us/his children. Thank you for being so transparent with us and for sharing this side of you. 💛 blessings to you Ann
Thank you for sharing your story with me and for your support Yada 💕😊 I really appreciate it!
this was recommended as i camp here in texas, ink's lake. thank you for being a ventilator of my own heart. ACEs increases health issues. adverse childhood experiences are real. the generational curses end here 🙏🏼🕊
Love this!
Beautiful share. Thank you! This shows that minimalism is so much more than just getting rid of physical things!
Wow so glad I found this video! I didn’t know I need to hear you story, but something led me here. I feel this emptiness and longing to change my lifestyle as well, but I feel like social media and society is such an addiction and continues to draw me into always feeling like I need and want more. Its almost as if when I’m not obtaining more or looking for the next best thing, I tend to look inwards and that’s such a hard thing to do so it’s easier to just jump ship and do what I’ve always done if that makes sense. It’s crazy to think that longing and that “need” is really just fueling the emptiness and is digging me deeper and deeper into my unhappiness. The hard part i think in all of this is finding myself again. Not only decluttering the material items but also what I subconsciously do as a product of my upbringing and what society deems necessary or portrays what my life should look like.
Thank you so much for sharing Kristen 😊 That makes total sense! Marketing all together feeds on telling people/us that nothing is ever going to be enough including ourselves. We need more, we need to be a certain way in order to feel fulfilled but I think it’s comes down to us asking ourselves, “is this enough?”. Have you ever seen the the Greatest Showman? Nothing was ever enough for him until he lost it all and realized all he ever needed was what he had. 🙌💕
And here was me, thinking you were gonna talk about getting rid of sentimental items! I learned a long time ago not to care what others thought, and rid myself of a couple of long term partners. But it wasn't till my mother died that i was able to make the change i wanted to. I know she wouldn't approve, but she never knew. She always wanted the best for me, as she had never had anything much all through life. You have to do the best by yourself. I hope there is room for you and your mother to be friends.
Thank you for sharing your story. I have a feeling you are going to be an inspiration not just to your son, but many many more ❤
You're so admirable! The pressure to perform is really something that can do much harm to children, that you are able to make yourself free of that influence shows how strong you are. Thank you for this video. I love your deep videos and I feel you! Kisses from Germany.
Thank you love! It is still a struggle sometimes 😊
This is so good Anne, thank you for sharing your journey, I’m so proud of you! 💕
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I truly connect with you what you said when it comes to always fighting for and being overly concerned about your mother’s acceptance. The most engrained Asian values that are rooted in my own childhood are based off the idea of collectivism, whereas American culture focuses on individualism. Can you elaborate on how you broke away from that stigma? As I grow older I feel the building pressure of constantly balancing traditional values that I grew up with alongside the values that I have defined along my own personal journey. Thank you so much for your transparency.
Thank you for sharing your story Kristina! ❤️ Thats a great question... it's definitely a challenge like you mentioned. I think I stopped defining myself to old beliefs - culture, groups, habits... I still have a lot to work on but something that helps me is to keep my perspective open, while not defining myself too much. Eckhart Tolle's book - the Power of Now - really helped me become aware of my attachments to defining myself. It's something we naturally do as humans. With practice in becoming aware of yourself and the way your mind works, you're then able to catch yourself from the old mindset of identity (the Ego).
Thank you for being so open and willing to share this emotional journey with us, very inspirational
I totally agree and I can say I have faced the exact same problems...there is nothing more amazing than the freedom that you gain when you let go of the exceptions that the society and family place on you, by doing that I think that I have achieved true happiness. Happiness is not gained by expensive cars, big houses and money... It's sad that people are stuck to this idea and they can't see forward.
Can I just say... I love your journey! I have watched your videos for a long time and it's beautiful! I am also in a minimalist journey. Thank you for the content!
Wow! This video was so eye-opening to me. I have many similar things in my past, and I have yet to let go of what my mother and the rest of my family think of my life choices.
To be able to say, "I'm sorry you feel that way, but I must live my life my way," is my greatest goal now! Thank you so much, Ann.
Your video has kickstarted to the hardest journey in my life, but a journey I MUST travel.
Best wishes and much joy in your life going forward
Im so happy to finally hear your story when you were ready to tell it. I can can see the glow and growth and you and i am here for it~~~ Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Pang! I appreciate you kindness so much 🙏💕
Love how openly you shared your journey, I could relate so much...I feel lost and failing in life...this video was very helpful!
Thank you so much for your post! This is something (your last half of video) I have been saying to myself for a while and you gave me some acknowledgement on this subject/emotion/energy... words.
* "I thank you!"
Also, for your honesty in sharing personal journey (mental and physical) I have subscribed to your channel and will view more content you post. 💞 Have a beautiful Day!
I hear ya! I went through the same process, and at a place to live with less. It is messy before one can get to a place of peace. 2020 was a year of letting go of the past for me. New things and growth for 2021😀
I love where you're going! 😄💕💕💕
I so agree with you and I am working through right now. I have let go of things that no longer serve me, but dang 2020 was tough. To quote you "new things and growth for 2021"
What a great video Ann! I identified so much with all the feelings you were describing, I think so many of us have the same struggles with expectations but like you said, there’s so much shame to admit that you’re struggling. I’m currently in a 12 step program and I’m finally starting to think about what I want in life and actually work towards recovery. It’s incredibly hard to face your trauma and problems and work to change your thoughts and behavior but so worth it. Thanks for sharing your experiences, speaking openly about these struggles is part of the path to a better life :^))
Wow, thank you so much for sharing your story! It’s definitely not easy to change old behaviors... it’s like retraining ourselves again. Listen to your inner words as it always come from love. I wish you strength and lots of love 🙏💕💕💕
SO proud of you! Thank you for this video!!
Such an honest look at cleaning up clutter inside and out. Thank you for this! This is similar to the journey I've been on for over a year. Looking forward to more🙏
This is an amazing video. Thank you for being so open and vulnerable with us. I've been watching you for 11 years now with the Lady Gaga Porker Face Mask tutorial. It've seen you grow and it's inspiring! I have also been getting into minimalism the last couple of years and the new mindset has been so freeing. My move from the east coast to California really made me rethink what I owned and the new life I wanted to create. It is a slow process that didn't happen overnight, but the good changes in life aren't those that are quick and easy. I'm excited to see part two! :)
Omg... that was one of my earlier videos! 😄🤣 Thank you so sticking with me this long 🙏 and for sharing with me your story. CA can be a challenge when finding your way but it’s so great that you are aware of your steps! 💕💕💕
Going through this journey myself...much admiration for you for sharing!!! 💜
I really appreciate the introspective look that you took approaching the minimalistic lifestyle. It is a big part of my problem, and I found your video helpful. Thank you 🙏🏽
Thank you for sharing your beautiful story! I have a similar upbringing and feel the same way as you. I’m also on the journey of minimalism. Thank you for your courage to share and being such an inspiration!
You’re so welcome! I appreciate your support 💕🙏😊
Thank you for sharing this Ann 🥰 you're so beautiful on the inside and outside 🤗
Letting go,.... I’m proud of you and your message.
Thank you for being so honest about the intimate relationships and articulating their intricate nature so well. I have been on the journey of ‘spiritual minimalism’ too and love how you break down your personal journey - it opens up my world view and I take tips from your video to help smooth my own path. I’m going to watch the other part in this series. With much love from Singapore.
Thank you so much for being so vulnerable, and for sharing your story with us! ❤
Thank you for sharing, I so related to this being an Asian immigrant and high expectations from our parents
Such a beautiful video! Thank you so much for sharing your story! I can relate to so many things that you mentioned in the video, such a nice feeling to realise that strong wise women become happier every day by choosing their own paths :)
This is such a moving video. You're a beautiful soul Ann, and also a beautiful artist, your paintings and filmmaking is absolutely amazing. 🌺♥️ Love from Egypt
Thank you so much Nada 🙏💕 I appreciate your kindness 😊
God bless you 🤗🤗🙏
Thank you so much for sharing and showing vulnerability, this takes a lot of courage. Absolutely loved this video; you and your art are beautiful.
Very insightful video. And your courage is absolutely inspirational
You’re beautiful Ann 💛 Thank you for sharing your story. May you always be blessed 🙏
I have so much respect for you. You are such a strong woman. Now I‘m very inspired ❤️❤️
Thank you for this, you’ve really opened up many things that I knew I had to let go and just hearing your story is so amazing! I wish you good health and prosperity in the New Year! I’ll be following you 🙏❤️☮️
I appreciate you Jen 💕💕💕
so interesting, I love hearing a minimalist approach to mindset while expecting a video about an empty room ;)
Nice to meet you Ann! RUclips suggests beautiful at times 🌻. Can relate to what you are saying very well! Love your art and how you rendered this experience visually, and voice is very grounded, love how you talk.
Thank you for sharing. I was inspired by your truth and it was crazy how the things you said were on-point with where I was and what I was/am going though. I hope you return soon.
Thank you Anne! You gave me so much insight and new perspectives to think about with this video 🙏❤️
Hey Ann, thank you for the video. This video just appeared in my recommendation list. Besides all the points in the video: you have such a calming and beautiful voice. Something I didn‘t know I needed. Keep the videos coming. Greetings from Germany
Waoh i love this. I feel it’s what i have been feeling. I ended a nearly 5 year relationship with the person i thought i wanted to marry, although i love him very much and miss him everyday, our individual situations were too much... as you said baggage and i know it would not be good for us to stay together. I almost started questioning myself as to whether i had made the right choice in ending the relationship but after watching this it’s reminded me that i felt the way i did for a reason.
How did you overcome it? It's like I love the person but it's just not working anymore after so many years. I left and came back to give it another shot but just not good .
Ann, thank you so much for sharing. This is one of my favorite videos that you’ve made! I can relate so much and will keep these words in mind on my journey. I’m happy for you 🤍
Thank you so much Alisa! That truly means a lot to me, I appreciate your kindness and support!❤️❤️❤️
I need that same emotional purge. Thank you for sharing this!
Thank you for your openness. Looking forward to part 2.
This was beautiful, thanks for sharing.
I loved your words and it really touch my heart ❤ thank you
Keep going🌼
Wow! So powerful! Thank you!😘
Weird, I’m starting to notice channels I’m subscribed to , we’re all transitioning to minimalism. 😳
Ann, this is so relatable for me. Thank you for sharing
Wow! This was such a beautiful video that I truly related to. I think your issues with your mother and culture is (unfortunately) very relatable to me as well as a fellow asian. I think you are truly brave to free yourself from a negative situation regardless or what others may think. I wish much happiness!
Thank you love! I appreciate your kindness and support with all my heart 🙏💕
Great presentation. Spoken well, excellent editing etc. Good images.
Also sometimes you aren’t even a sentimental person, but are in a period in your life that is so sensitive that your perception of physical things is elevated.
I bet a lot of people who aren’t typically that emotionally bonded to things can relate to the message of this video in my today’s climate. I know I do
Wish you the best, Ann, thanks for sharing your story! ☀🌷
Great video! Very insightful!
This video is so inspiring! Thanks for sharing your journey. ❤️🥰
Moving to a smaller apartment is a good way to force you to minimize. It starts with a small functional space, then build from there.
Such a beautiful inspirational video....I watched till the end and am so waiting for the next part....I have been following you for years now and I wish you nothing but the best 😊❤️....
Thank you love!!! I truly appreciate you!!! 😊💕
Felt this very strongly, accidentaly found this video and it fits perfectly with where I am right now. Will watch more of your videos.
One minor thing, English not my first language, and the background music makes it harder to hear. Your message, and personality, are interesting enough in it self without music!
Thank you so much for sharing. Love your soothing voice 😊
Thank you for the reflection that I neglected to see in myself... the challenge is myself and doing the purge. Giving ZERO fucks will be a celebration for me... glad I ran across your page.
So great to see this - I had a very similar experience which I also shared on my channel and its good to see, that I am not alone with it!
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I loved the video and also the lovely art!!
I love this convo. Thanks for this.
Oh man. Yup I feel this. It seems like you found happiness.