It is crazy to think that we live in a time where many people need assistance to find their own inner happiness. How disconnected we have become from the simplest pleasures of life, while being fully immersed in technology and material wealth and possessions. We've been drawn towards what is advertised as "happiness" only to be the unhappiest society to ever live.

@daniqsaa

Жыл бұрын

Oh you made me realize that I do consider that the only thing needed for happiness is connection to our own bodies and senses. In other words, being in the present. Everything else will flow

@seaofsolace

Жыл бұрын

I am saving your comment for later. Soooo well said!!

@fredricksmith-something.2125

Жыл бұрын

That's always been a NEED. Our time is no different.

@IkaDiary

Жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️

@lehuy282

Жыл бұрын

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1.57: Find joy in the small things 3.31: Focus on what's within your control 4.55: Connect with nature often 6.08: Practice gratitude routinely 7.20: Take time to slow down 8.32: Embrace the contrast of life 9.37: Don't compare yourself to others Thank you, Malama, for inspiring me. This is morning in my country and watching your video really makes my day!

@HannahMarieee

Жыл бұрын

Thanks🥰

@Kristinaa999

Жыл бұрын

I love people like you

@dikeledimalla4789

Жыл бұрын

Thank you😊

@uyen1411

Жыл бұрын

❤️

@kimgordon3695

Жыл бұрын

Our King spoke of these Matthew 5 vs 3 beattitudes when he began The ministry. These are profound gifts...

“If you can’t find joy in a cup of coffee, you won’t find it in a yacht” might be a new favorite quote of mine ☺️

@MalamaLife

Жыл бұрын

One of my favorites too. It really stuck with me

@jeffshackelford539

Жыл бұрын

Well, it would be OK to drink you're coffee on a yacht too.

@surana81

Жыл бұрын

@@jeffshackelford539 if you can find joy in a cup of coffee -- you will definitely find it on a yacht as well :)

@tianzi49

Жыл бұрын

@@surana81 Teach!

@Psychiccrow1

Жыл бұрын

Me too !!! It’s so true !! But so funny at the same time 👏😁

To me happiness is watching my plants grow, clearing my little house, waiting for husband's call and looking after my kids.

@MalamaLife

Жыл бұрын

sounds like happiness :)

For me happiness is living a minimalist lifestyle. Doing chores with my husband. Working slowly towards our goals. Enjoying every meal that we cook. Talking to my mom. Having easy plans. Being child free. Being able to do nothing at times. Coupled with all of our adventures. We've been living in a new place every month since last 1.5 years and I love every bit of the excitement, the packing and unpacking, the monthly decluttering, the planning everything. For me happiness is also being able to grow and experience life.

@Milena-yg4cy

Жыл бұрын

This is not minimalism. It's a life not accessible to everyone. Traveling requires money.

@sakinastraveldiary4562

Жыл бұрын

@@Milena-yg4cy no travelling does not require money. Traveling requires ideas and passion. I am a full-time slow traveller. I would be paying more if I was living in one place. Because of my minimalist travel lifestyle I save money!

@stella-ho1mz

Жыл бұрын

🥰❤️

@YuliyaOleg-zj4cj

Ай бұрын

Unfortunately there are countries in the world where people can't travel abroad, because it's incredibly expensive. And even mentioned "going to the woods" is for money. We live in privilege and can't imagine that there are people who live differently. Egyptians live truly minimalist life, not buying new furniture, for example, but they do upholstery. I am not judging you at all. It's wonderful how you live, I just wanted to say that the commenter had his/her point about travelling not being accessible

1:57 Find joy in the small things 3:31 Focus on what's within your control 4:55 Connect with nature often 6:08 Practice gratitude routinely 7:20 Take time to slow down 8:32 Embrace the contrast of life 9:37 Don't compare yourself to others

@dikeledimalla4789

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

at this time I am struggling with some problems in my life, but your videos are like warm hugs at a difficult moment, thank you for that! I always feel more calm and grateful after watching the video! Again, thank you for this feeling of safety and support 🥺

@jibril2950

Жыл бұрын

How I wish I can contact you

@souldesire5932

Жыл бұрын

Please, call upon the name of the Lord, He is real..He knows life better than anyone and knows your soul much more deeply than people know. Many think Jesus Christ is a man that started a religion, but this is very untrue. He is the image of God, the expression, and embodiment. I have seen such amazing changes in my life and so have others. Struggles will happen in this world yes, but the peace and joy, purpose and understanding, love and comfort that comes from being close to the Almighty God cannot be measured. We will constantly look in all places for things that we are really missing and meant to get from God. Please, sin is like a weight and filth to the soul, it distances and separates us from God. As a result, we never feel whole and like we are supposed to and look everywhere in this world to feel these things. Eternal life is real, it is a gift from God, who is one in the same as Jesus Christ. I have never been a religious person, but over many years, supernatural experiences, different things, I finally repented some years ago and felt so much happen, it was amazing. Things have continued to change since then, but of course there are ups and downs in this world. God bless

@AnandaParameshwari

Жыл бұрын

you are not alone, God always watching you with thy unconditional love ❤️ He knows you must able to go through. Greeting from Hong Kong with my best wishes to You ⚘️

@tayanevstrueva3494

Жыл бұрын

@@AnandaParameshwari omg thanks!!!!🥹💖🐛

@AnandaParameshwari

Жыл бұрын

@@tayanevstrueva3494 big hug💗

Happiness for me is waking up each morning and given the opportunity to enjoy life one day at a time. ❤

I watch your videos when I 1st wake up, especially when I have a busy day ahead, as a gentle reminder to set the tone that even if on the outside, I look busy. My movement and actions are slow and intentional, and people often tell me I move swift and quiet like an assassin 😳🤣...but I feel like I'm slowly living just being...focusing on the task at hand taking in the environment I'm in quietly drinking all the joy of the moment, just mindfully interacting with others authentically as myself in that moment in time...i don't speak often, I only take up the space I need...people are so warm and kind to me and they always notice me

The one I most yearn for is connecting with nature, I feel such a strong need for it. Living in a big city in a former communist country means being surrounded by depressing architecture, no nice parks and far away from untouched nature. I would love to, when I’m able, move somewhere where I can be surrounded by nature.

@Take_a_breath208

Жыл бұрын

I am sorry to hear this. Can you leave for a few days? Or can you bring some plants and nature inside? I feel like it’s a step forward. Not a fix.

I just had to tell you - I cried my eyes out watching this- I've been having a very hard time lately and was in a dark place .. this helped me realize I am letting things I can not control steal my smile .. my joy.. my life .. I got up and wrote in. my journal- and I'm choosing joy ! I'm taking my life back - thank you so much.

Every time I'm going down the stress rabbit hole of what to build or "create", such as projects on my farm, your videos show up on my KZread suggested videos, on you pull me back to earth and get my feet back on the ground. I was raised to always be busy, when all I really want is to be in the outdoors enjoying nature and riding my motorcycles. I've spent decades "planning and building" for when I can finally slow down and enjoy life. As an American, our culture trains us to think we always need to be doing something outwardly visibility productive to others, at least 6 days a week. Thank you so much for your videos

Thank you so much for making these videos. Perhaps you don't realise what an impact it makes on us. Listening to you talk about the simple things in life, talking about those things which no one else addresses... it's so beautiful. It makes me feel alive, real and safe. Thank you. Please continue to do what you love.. we love watching you ❤

@MalamaLife

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the sweet comment:)

I really enjoy your channel. I am a healthy 67 year old man I’m a stock trader futures trader but I love videos like this like yours. I enjoy videos that are uplifting inspiring and add value to my life so let me say to you thank you for your videos. Your videos are like medicine I look forward to your next video be happy and stress-free and thank you.

@MalamaLife

Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate Greg! Thank you for watching

Hey Sis! I wanna say that this year I started minimialism just for the sake of getting out of various distractions due to many things, I was preparing for a highly competitive exam, even after the exam is over I just can't leave minimialism behind , it's like a part of me now, I understood that I never needed many things in the forst place and those gaps got filled with actual happiness and a sense of oneness ig? I just wanna thank u for bringing these videos, cuz u may not realise it but u are helping many people like me . Love from India 😁

Sophie, thank u from the bottom of my heart for reminding me what life is about. I've been having one of those bad weeks where u just wanna quit your job but u can't or at least u think u can't... I think Im in a point where I need to rethink my life and your video, like all of them, has been like a deep breath and has helped me calm down; thank u so much for all the wisdom u constantly share with us. This video, Im sure, came at perfect timing for many of us. Also, Sophie, not sure about others but I listen to your videos many times with my eyes closed, they contain so many deep ideas to process, I would respectfully suggest u also make them podcasts, u could have the video version and the podcast version :) your voice, your thoughts... Are really nice to have anywhere u go :)

@MalamaLife

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. So happy you're enjoying the videos. If you want to just listen to the audio, you can find them on Spotify or other podcast platforms :) link in description box

@vkvkvk317

Жыл бұрын

Oh wow this already exists! Thanks so very much for pointing this out! This is amazing :) thank youuuu

Stop comparing yourself to others, coz you never know the full story, if u can't find happiness in acup of coffee you won't find it in ayarhat. You changed my life Sophia♥️

As we grow mature, our definition of happiness changes. 😊💕 We become more content with the simple joys and realized what truly matters in our lives. Thank you Sophie for your constant reminder thru your vlogs. I hope I could meet you one day and thank you how you help me changed my perspective in life. 😊💕 God bless you and your family always.

@MalamaLife

Жыл бұрын

You're so right! It changes with time :)

@goldendiamon

Жыл бұрын

I grew up with a parent who also grow up in a silent island...My inner child didn't need materials,when I was little,moving my body like hands and feet makes me happy,not the money

Your voice is soothing like a balm on the hectic chaos of life. Happiness for me is seeing my little pup every morning. Giving her attention as she tries to sleep in, and bringing her out for a morning walk. She is my living breathing reminder that I have something to love and care for every day 🐶💚

Happiness for me is the blessing of family, being in nature and growing my own food. We own a cafe and make sure people feel cared for and eat healthy food full of love. We also mentor people so they can know themselves more deeply and enjoy their lives. This gives me so much gratitude. Thank you always for your thoughtful calming videos. 💕

What an insightful video, thank you for the reminder to be grateful in all circumstances. You are absolutely right, even in the midst of dark times, we can find hope and light.

@MalamaLife

Жыл бұрын

💗

Im watching this at sunset in the uk, a glass of white wine full of ice, a simple mushrooms on toast. The heatwave is giving way to a cooler breeze, i sigh a long sigh of relief. A beautiful card from a friend arrived unexpectedly. Yet i dont want to sleep.

I love your perspective of not ignoring the negative emotions. We experience them as part of our life’s journey so that we can appreciate and be grateful for all the good. Beautiful video Sophie. Thank you for sharing! 🌸

Finely you are back, too good to see you again. I was worried about your journey and also you didn't post in insta while. Much love❤️❤️🇳🇵

@MalamaLife

Жыл бұрын

Aw thank you for thinking of me! We went through a bad hail storm, but we're ok :)

Such a beautiful video and I really enjoyed it ❤️ Within these two years, I learned to cherish the happiness through serotonin and oxytocin like morning walks with my dog rather than through dopamine like better paychecks and shopping spree and it made the whole difference. It is in fact such simple things that could make you happy 🌸

@HannahMarieee

Жыл бұрын

So truee nowadays we’re all about dopamine because it’s so easy to get, but other happiness hormones are indeed more sustainable and in some way more pure 💛

Your voice is so soothing. Everything you say is so true! Happiness comes from within. It took me a long time to realize that I need to slow down and I can’t control everything. Everything doesn’t need to have an answer right away. Silence can be a good thing sometimes! Thank you for sharing. ❤

Happiness to me: just being present and taking a moment to stop and breathe throughout my day. It's a beautiful thing 💗 It's literally a lifestyle to Mindful. Throughout this video I was journaling. Thank you Sis!

@MalamaLife

Жыл бұрын

Love your definition of happiness

Many paths to happiness. And happiness doesn't need to look happy. It can bruise. It can singe. But it'll always be there waiting on the other side.

@MalamaLife

Жыл бұрын

❤️🥰

I just started this video and I'm already like wow so deep. Normally I dont care for aesthetically motivating videos because I consider them too cliche but this is a good one.

@MalamaLife

Жыл бұрын

Thank you :) happy to hear that you're enjoying it

This made me feel so calm and happy 🙏🏻

Tanks you so much, I love your videos and amazing vibes ! Have an amazing day😊🌸🌷

Happiness to me is feeling well and knowing my family is ok listening to ur videos make me feel content within my lifestyle

so calming. thanks for the reminders 😊

This was everything. Very Beautiful. Thank you so much, Sophie. 😘

So glad to have found your channel. Your videos and voice calms me down ❤

I finally bought my first akiya (unoccupied house) in Japan -- a kominka (old Japanese house). I have been teaching here since I arrived, but my desire is to just spend my time at my house, cleaning and renovating, and making films. Moving as if these things are already the reality is important. If we view them as "becoming" or "some day" or "in the future," then we cannot bring to life what we see in our minds.

Love this episode today, filled with enthusiasm and wonder!. Thank you.

Thank you for the beautiful messages. Keep them coming, living a simple authentic life is what life is about! Blessings

Wisdom from a Mexican fisherman: "Always be mindful of what your end goal is in business and in life!" A boat was docked in a tiny Mexican fishing village. A tourist complimented the local fishermen on the quality of their fish and... asked how long it took to catch them. "Not very long" they answered in unison. "Why didn't you stay out longer and catch more?" The fishermen explained that their small catches were sufficient to meet their needs and those of their families. "But what do you do with the rest of your time?" "We sleep late, fish a little, play with our children, and take siestas with our wives. In the evenings, we go into the village to see our friends, have a few drinks, play the guitar, and sing a few songs. We have a full life." The tourist interrupted, "I have an MBA from Harvard and I can help you! You should start by fishing longer every day. You can then sell the extra fish you catch. With the extra revenue, you can buy a bigger boat." "And after that?" "With the extra money the larger boat will bring, you can buy a second one and a third one and so on until you have an entire fleet of trawlers. Instead of selling your fish to a middle man, you can then negotiate directly with the processing plants and maybe even open your own plant. You can then leave this little village and move to Mexico City, Los Angeles, or even New York City!!! From there you can direct your huge new enterprise." "How long would that take?" "Twenty, perhaps twenty-five years." replied the tourist. "And after that?" "Afterwards? Well my friend, that's when it gets really interesting," answered the tourist, laughing. "When your business gets really big, you can start buying and selling stocks and make millions!" "Millions? Really? And after that?" asked the fishermen. "After that you'll be able to retire, live in a tiny village near the coast, sleep late, play with your children, catch a few fish, take a siesta with your wife and spend your evenings drinking and enjoying your friends." "With all due respect sir, but that's exactly what we are doing now. So what's the point wasting twenty-five years?" asked the Mexicans. And the moral of this story is: Know where you're going in life, you may already be there! Many times in life, money is not everything. “Live your life before life becomes lifeless”

@ParijatRao

Жыл бұрын

Beautiful story! Thank you for sharing 👍

My happy moments is the quiet time I have in the morning and before I go to bed. When I see you on the shore line. It reminds me if days when I used to sit at the beach and collect shells. The little things in life is important.

@MalamaLife

Жыл бұрын

That sounds so lovely 😍

Happiness for me is spending time with my daughter and having a cup or 3 of coffee. Thanks for sharing.

thankyou Sophie your voice is soothing 😘

every time I find myself in a slump your videos come at the perfect timing, thanks for the grounding video Sophie♥

Thank you for taking time making this videos 🥰❤️

This is one of my favorite and inspiring videos. Thank you 😊 💖

Thank you for another beautiful video Sophie, your message is always exactly what I need.

Lovely video, I look forward to all your videos and feel just as you do. You have a beautiful life. You are a beautiful soul. Sending you love and light xx

Sophie, your videos are the best! This one is one of my favorite.

Your videos are so incredibly calming and beautiful 💗😌🙏🏾

Thank you for this message. It is much needed during this time that I’m going through. I look forward to more of your videos. ❤

This video is so very grounding and refreshing! Thank you SO much for sharing this and shifting our perspective. A reminder to be grateful and mindful is always needed! Om

definitely the comfort i needed

I needed to find your channel, thank you for blessing my day with your words and thoughts. This has helped me to get back on my path of self love and simplicity. Peace

THANKYOU for bringing this into perspective! I have been getting all hints from the universe to simply embrace the present moment and this video is the last thing i come across before signing out for the day. It really added so much meaning and strengthened the signs. Thankyou for being our pocket of peace!

I loved this video!You really spoke my mind❤

You have the most calming videos ever 💕 love them

You are a ray of sunshine ☀️ and beautiful for sharing your story and the many ways to make each day better and more productive. Much appreciated!! 🙏🏽

Malama, I love your simplicity. Thank you for the encouraging videos of your daily life

Beautiful scenery, as always!

Your videos are always so beautiful and aesthetic ❤

thanks malama.. u bring such a kindness and new personal taught for me ..god bless you 💗

Another amazing video ✨ I’m getting over a flu so this was a nice way to lift my spirits. I hope you’re enjoying your family time 💙

Really appreciated this video. On a journey trying to find happiness myself.

Your voice and attitude is everything 💚💚💚

Thank you so much Sophie for creating this. This reminds me to embrace life as it is and to be kind to my self. I feel loved everytime I watch your video. God bless you, Sophie.

Your videos are so therapeutic for me. I love your powerful perspective. Thank you so much for the time you take to carefully curate these videos and important messages xo

I came across your channel yesterday and you've already inspired me a lot. I have been watching your videos more often. Your voice is so calming and the vibes that I am getting from watching your videos are indescribable. Thank you so much for inspiring so many lives out there. Your existence is making a difference. Sending you so much love 💕 🥺🌹

Adoring your videos, watching them gives me so much inner silence 🙏 love and light to you!

This was sensational… Thank you Sophie! Stay well…

Thank you for making this video. Reminding me that daily lives have so much enjoyable things around us.

Your videos make my soul so calm. Thank you Malama

Yes to all of this! And I love cozy socks. 🥰

sophie, you always come as a calm of a breeze alike whenever i feel anxious :(

@MalamaLife

Жыл бұрын

Lots of love to you ❤️ hope you're doing well

Your videos always ground me. Thank you, Sophie

@MalamaLife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Hannah!

I loved this so much!!❤❤💫

Your video is so calm and soothing. The visual, the background music, the way you speak. I love your content!

Missed you. Thank you for the video. ❤️ I am currently struggling and just want to have restnor some sort lol. But this helped! 🌻

Enjoying your pods ,very encouraging and uplifting 🙏great remind to myself to not let my phone take my quality time to seeing what's out there, thank you keep em coming 🙌🙏

You truly inspire me, and your voice is so calm and soft, the content you are talking about is also so so true.. A big thank you from Datca, Turkey!

Another amazing Vedio again from my favorite creator..thank you Sofie for this very calming Ved.another inspiring content on how to be happy and contented..Lots of love from Phillipines.

Just as I was feeling a deep sense of gratitude I checked KZread and yes! You had released a new vlog filled with gratitude🙏 in the simple🌈 things life brings. Like the seal on the rock of your video looking up, smiling, closing his eyes again, content with life and the warmth of the sun. Life is rocky and there are struggles. Breathe in relaxation, breathe out to release and move through negative energy to come out the other side. Happiness is always present you just need to seek it in the everyday.

Your videos are always immensely comforting. It's like a blanket on a very cold winter night. It had been quite some time since I had watched a video of yours. The past few days have been hard and I felt a little lost but suddenly, I felt like coming to this channel to calm myself. And it really did help. Thank you for these videos!

Listening to you and your perception is therapeutic and makes you really think about what really makes you happy! Simplicity!! Mahalo double 🤙🏾🤙🏾

Thanks Malama for another inspiring video. Sometimes we all need reminders to these basic rules to be happy. We are so lost in daily rut that we forget them. Your videos are such a great reminder and provide great calm and help us get back to our perspectives. I really appreciate you making such videos on your move too, hope you are enjoying your travel, wish you all the very best!❤️

So relaxing watching this ❤

I really like the peaceful nature of your videos as well as your nice, calm voice. Thank you 😊

Hi. I am a Bangladeshi. A few days earlier I found your channel. Your videos are really resonating with me. I am an Infp boy which is not really commom that much. I was always so self critical, had low self esteem, always felt like I am not good enough and so on....... It’s getting better Alhamdulillah 💖. Thank YOU so much for making these videos. It’s really helping me to accept my whole self and growing continuously. Again Thank YOUUUU✨ I am sending my love all the way from BANGLADESH 🤗💝

@MalamaLife

Жыл бұрын

I'm so happy to hear that you're enjoying the videos. Thanks for supporting me ❤️

Love your videos Sophie💜 happiness this morning for me I 🧘‍♀️ meditated did gentle stretches journaled and angel cards lemon juice but with warm water did all these things from 3am because I woke up too early so I got out of bed and enjoyed the morning love and light Sophie you're amaizing 💜

Im glad you’re back🙏Its always a timely reminder videos for me…and maybe for everyone..Take care Sophie and i wanna see more videos from you…Sending my love❤️🇨🇦

Thank you very much for this video! Happiness means to me being able to be creative, to listen to music, to sing and/or to enjoy nature. :)

Ever since I`ve found your channel I have really changed my perspective about how to live life and especially living happily. Finding happiness in the little things is truly the key to find the "actual happiness" and through that process I feel like you get to be more thankful and happy overall.. it just feels easier and that makes me feel more whole than I used to be! Keep up your good work with your videos! 😊

Thanks dear... U made my heart feel lighter much needed

Watching your videos gives me a nice break of how fast life constantly moves. It truly is a good reminder to live in the present, and make time for the little things in life. Thanks for the video ❤️

I don't know why, but I feel so emotional after watching this video. I feel so much connected with you . Thanks for sharing this ❤️

@NYKIRA

Жыл бұрын

yes theres definitely emotion in these videos, I resonate with this comment x

I am touched by all of the words. Thank you 😇

happiness means good relationship, mutual understanding, to be one in any decision, not to find out faults of others

This is so good, i think these are habits that are helpful for everyone, also the ones who don’t consider/label themselves a minimalist- making one’s life easier is always good🥰 thank you for sharing this💕

Only watching this video made my body and soul feel so relaxed. Thank you so much ♥️

Such a beautiful video, thank you. The scenery is just majestic and all the quotes are so inspiring. I can relate to so much of what you say, starting with finding joy in a cup of coffee. Yes! Also, I love your dogs.

I'm having some challenges, But I thank GOD every day for his mercy shown towards me when I open my eyes. Great calming video, beautiful scenery. Thank You.

@MalamaLife

Жыл бұрын

❤️❤️🥰