I have a traumatic brain injury since 2008 also from a car accident. Time heals and it's been a long journey with improvements each year. Quiet is my friend. I learned to say no to activities and live on a low fixed income. God blesses me each and every day. ❤

Hi Connie, I just want to say that I’ve never thought you were too slow speaking. Your pace of talking is lovely and calm. It also helps because I struggle with auditory processing and often need subtitles. I’m 36, I love your videos and you look gorgeous at 48!

@theloveyourfacegal2773

Жыл бұрын

Beautiful family 👪

@Bella_0303

Жыл бұрын

I thought the same exact thing when she was answering this question. Her voice is so soothing. 😊

@marianieminen5226

Жыл бұрын

Agreed…you do not speak slow. Your Calming soft voice is appreciated ❤

@inezy6329

Жыл бұрын

Yes..as an Asian it is sometimes painful to listen to Americans talk..high pitch, very fast n loud n kind of nervous n would make me have anxiety n fast breathing..unlike American youtubers, most (not all) Asian youtubers either don't speak at all or speak very little n the volume is slower...that' why I choose to listen to American youtubers who only speak softly like Dr Berg, Cottage Fairy etc.. however, this is only my personal preference..

@jeffj318

Жыл бұрын

Your voice is so soothing. Videos along with your voice really give a calming affect.

I love the speed of your voice I really dislike and am put off by presenters speaking to quickly.I think when you speak it’s calming and clear.Thank you

@ltlt5268

Жыл бұрын

Yes I love that too!

@ice-mp5dx

Жыл бұрын

Same here. Even though their content is good the hurried, out of breath, loud voice grates on my nerves.

@banjobaebee

Жыл бұрын

I agree!

@sandidueckman1491

Жыл бұрын

Completely agree. I've even found myself saying to people that speak very quickly, I can't listen as quickly as you speak! 😂

@enatp6448

Жыл бұрын

Here. Here. I second that..

Your calm slow speaking voice and gentle presence is a gift in a hectic and fast world. Thank you. ❤

I think I was one of your first two thousand subscribers and have never commented before. This is my favorite video. I think when kind, grounded, honest, sweet people like you share their story, the world is a better place. The qualities of your character make you someone to whom we can all relate and wish there were more of in the world. Thank you for sharing you - you are very special.

@ConnieRiet

Жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh! Thank you so much, Linda, for such a lovely compliment. I appreciate your support over the years as this channel has grown. Sending you heartfelt happiness & peace my friend, Connie

I think you are one of the classiest women I have ever witnessed on KZread or any other social media venue. Possibly because you are so true to yourself and the people you interact with yet you are never trying to be someone else. There is to much jealousy in our world today and you have done the hard work of excepting yourself right where you are in life and where you want to be. I look forward to your videos and meditation channel each week. Can’t wait to hear about your next adventure.

@ConnieRiet

Жыл бұрын

Sherrie, thank you so much for your kind words! They mean so much to me and I really appreciate them. Self-love comes down to acceptance of who I am. Loving my strengths and appreciating my weaknesses. Thank you for your support! happiness & peace my friend

@mooshway2000

Жыл бұрын

I agree.

@sharonp4106

Жыл бұрын

Agreed! In addition, your voice is so calming and the manner in which you speak has such a soothing effect on my psyche. ❤

@zzukiyaki7521

Жыл бұрын

I agree. So Classy like Robin in Faith & Flour. ❤

I love the way you take your time speaking. I find many KZreadrs sound frenetic, they speak so fast, and I find my stress levels rising listening to them. You sound calm and calming, I love it!

That was fun! As I watched & listened to this, I realized that I never had any questions in the past while watching your videos. I just focused on the messages. I never thought that you spoke slowly and many other things that were brought out through people's questions. I'm 68 and embraced my silver & dark brown hair later in life. I'm so much happier accepting it's natural color. I wear it below my shoulders and often wear it in a loose French braid. I often get many compliments on my hair from all age groups, which at first, shocked me! Ladies, don't be afraid of changes in your hair (my unsolicited suggestion). But those who would rather color it, I support you.

Connie-Love both of your channels 🙂 I appreciate your calm narrations they truly relax me... part of why I love your channel. I wasn't aware you were a life coach; I am sure you are an excellent one! Book or journal...you would have my support 🙂 You are adorable and inspiring, thank you for the wonderful content.

I love the pacing of your speech, as it is calming and easy to comprehend and to be present with you. As someone else stated, I feel other youtubers speak much too quickly and edit their videos to cut out any natural breaks. Keep doing what you’re doing. 😊

I am Korean and based in greater Seoul, Korea. I've become a huge fan of your youtube since 2022. Especially watching your videos with a cup of coffee on Sunday morning has become part of my Sunday morning rituals, thanks to all the positive, healing energies all your videos provide, including your wonderfully voice. Thanks indeed for all such inspirational posts in may regards .

@ConnieRiet

Жыл бұрын

Hi! Thank you for your kind words of support and encouragement. I'm thrilled to be part of your Sunday morning!. Sending you happiness & peace my friend

Connie!! You look so radiant and happy in this video! Your smile was contagious!!🤗💝✨️

Thank you for being true and honest and a simple human being. That makes your way of living even more appreciative.

@ConnieRiet

Жыл бұрын

🙏😊

The first video I watched of yours was a couple of months back without putting the volume on while I was putting my toddler to bed and I subscribed instantly without even knowing what and how you said it. You give that vibe. Your existence gives peace and calmness and you have so much capability just by being yourself. I want to become more of your being. Just like how contented you are. You inspire me so much. Love from Nepal 🇳🇵 thank you for being who you are.

@ConnieRiet

Жыл бұрын

Oh my! thank you so much, Sandhya, for your kind words of encouragement and support. I appreciate it more than you know. I'm so glad that my content resonates with you. Sending you happiness & peace my friend

Connie we love and appreciate you so very much too… you have become my evening ritual..turning in and hearing your lovely calm voice , and thank you for being you and being here for us all, we love you ❤

And we, the non-native English speakers, say thank you for speaking so slowly. Greetings from a native Portuguese speaker!

Thanks for sharing all of this, Connie. I love how calming your voice is. In fact, I usually can’t watch KZread videos where people talk in a fast or rushed pace. Can’t wait to see what your big changes are! Sending positive thoughts for your upcoming transitions.

@ConnieRiet

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sending positive energy my way! I will need ALL I can get😅

I wouldn’t question the voice or why you speak slow. To me your voice sounds peaceful and calm like the music you play. Just thought it all made sense. 🙌♥️ love your videos

I love to journal! I only have a small tablet and my phone. I let go of almost all social media. I have taken pictures and had time with family. Each day is a gift

Hi Connie! I just recently discovered your channel and I LOVE it! Your voice is so calming. Please don’t change a thing! Love your content too!

@ConnieRiet

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

I appreciate your openness to questions and honest responses. Your calm and gentle voice and clear articulation is a gift in this hectic world of constant strife.

Thanks for speaking slowly, as I am not a native English speaker, this allows me to listen in a very relaxed way and it's so calming anyway!:)

@ConnieRiet

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad my pace of speech works well for you💗

To be honest the reason I subscribed to your channel was your calm slow speaking voice, I had know idea it had something to do with brain injury 😢 hope you have fully recovered from the experience I' ve discovered your channel today and have watched so many videos of yours already, thank you for sharing so much valuable content with us ❤️

Loved this video! I look forward to every Friday morning ( in Australia 😊) having a cuppa and watching your video on my day off.

I love your voice. It's very welcoming. I never thought of you as a slow talker. I guess people are so used to hearing people talking fast, cutting people off and talking over others then it might appear that way to them.

@ConnieRiet

Жыл бұрын

💗

I'm not a minimalist. In fact, I'm the opposite. But for some reason, I love following you. ❤

@ritastutler1470

Жыл бұрын

I know. Same

The question about your voice…..I think you have a very elegant, thoughtful cadence to your voice.

I have run across your channel and really enjoy your content. The world needs more people like you to offer such a calming presence and encouragement. My takeaway and aha moment from today is that all or nothing approach leaves me drained- thank you for pointing that out! And thank you for putting your wonderful work and content out ❤

@ConnieRiet

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your support!

Hello Connie, I love your voice tone and the fact you speak not too quick, not too slow. I usually listen to your videos while running and it helps me to calm down, enjoy my run and life in general. Thank you for your great content!

Most people speak way to fast.. Your voice is clear, understandable and easy to listen to. Dont know ever feel it is slow. The whole world should be so paced.

I like the way you speak, it's soothing and reflective. I'd have never guessed you had a serious accident. Ignore the nasty comments, you speak perfectly well.

We appreciate you too! Have a beautiful day my friend.

I don’t think you speak too slowly. I love the way you speak, so calm and relaxed. I can’t tell at all that you’ve had a brain injury. I just discovered your videos, so I’ll probably be watching some more! 😊

Connie, thank you for sharing your life and all of the videos. I am 70 and just stopped dyeing my hair, with grey in front and the edges and dark brown in the back. Just embracing my grey as you mention, love your hair. You are very positive with informative messages with a calm and clear voice. That is what caught my interest when I was searching positive videos. You are my positive energy medicine. I always look forward to watching your videos. Thank you

@ConnieRiet

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Sharon. I appreciate your support.

I really enjoyed watching this video Connie, thank you for sharing more details about your life - I also love your hair, I'm a few months younger than you & trying to embrace the ever increasing grey in my own hair by feeling grateful for the chance to still be here to experience ageing 🙏

@ConnieRiet

Жыл бұрын

I feel the same way about aging. Growing old is a gift that many never experience.

Besides your husband being the luckiest guy in the world, love the fact that you both embrace the minimalism lifestyle. Great video. (Even for us lone men.)👍

@ConnieRiet

Жыл бұрын

AWE! Thanks, John.

I deeply appreciate your calm, gentle and slow speech. I have neurological challenges. I have learned so much from you. I am trying to make changes as I am able to live a more minimalist life style. I am trying to create a sustainable life style that suits my and my husband's needs. We are elderly and will soon be retiring and making a move to our final home. Thank you for your work, and for sharing what helps you live well. Your content on thriving as a TBI survivor is a huge blessing to me. 💐

@ConnieRiet

Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad that my content resonates with you! Thank you for your support

In a world that seems to be careening so fast that nobody gets a chance to breathe or think,I am for more slower and mindful. Life is NOT a race,but a long term sustainable journey.

@ConnieRiet

Жыл бұрын

I love that! "life is not a race."

I like when you speak slowly and I like your voice too. It is soothing to the ear so sod them. :)

I like that you speak more slowly ! It gives me time to process what your saying. There is nothing wrong with me that I know of but I’m old, a 60 something so I ask people who speak fast to speak more slowly so I can catch up and process information 😊😊😊

Connie, you are so gorgeous! You look so much younger than your age. Thank you for taking the time to answer questions. Looking forward to your big news! 🥰

I love the way you talk slowly & softly.

I think you are lovely, gentle and wise. Your videos bring me such peace. I thank you for that. 💜

You have a calm manner and are so easy to listen too ❤

Hi…I’m from Indonesia and I love Idaho. My daughter have high school in Jerome and she graduated her BA from BSU. My son have graduated Fine Art program from BSU too. Your video makes me even more determined to live simply. Thankyou ♥️

Connie: I'm an English student from Argentina and I like minimalism, too. So, watching your videos is a powerful and double pourpose tool for me! TYSM 🤗🇦🇷

Thank you Connie for sharing your life experience...you are a comforting person and your way of seeing and practicing this life is very motivating....never to late to change the bad habits if the baby boomers....at 73 you inspire me to go on and make the most of it....keep on sending these beautiful messages...xx Patrick from Canada

I paid to have my entire apartment emptied after almost 24 years at age 79, and I moved to Queretaro. for a safer and less expensive city in Mexico. I do not carry a purse or cash, for I stay home. I do have 6 months food and rent money. The money is to pay my rent, when debit card is down. I moved at 79 to a less expensive and safer country, where there is plenty food etc. I use online shopping for groceries etc. for home delivery.

There is nothing wrong with speaking slowly, I find you have a very soothing voice and you speak clear and I don't miss anything.

I throughly enjoyed this video! It’s nice to kind of get to know you in a sense. It is also relaxing and calming to hear you speak. I could listen to you all day!! Thank you Connie! I’m always looking forward to more videos!

@ConnieRiet

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Lisa!

Wow your hair looks beautiful on you, your skin is Radiant . The way you dress is very modest, I like it. Your voice is lovely and calming.😊

Hi, I am from India. I like your videos and now you became an inspiration. I'm a single mother and moving through in a very difficult condition- financially. I don't have any friends. Nobody will hear me. They said that they are very much busy and they don't have enough time to spend with me. Now I'm 42. Once I thought that I should quit, but this kind of videos helped me a lot for survive. I am not an independent person, I'm in control of my parents- emotional blackmailing, financial control and so much. This kind of videos will give a soothing effect in my life, I really accepted you as my friend and sister. Thank you for such videos

@ConnieRiet

Жыл бұрын

Hi my Indian sister! I'm sorry to hear of your struggles. Life is not always fair, but there is still beauty in it if we look for it. Love yourself, your babies, and find moments of joy. Sending you happiness and peace my friend, Connie

I love this thank you for being so open. You calm me and it's refreshing to go to your channel at the end of a very busy day. I'd love future video on thoughts different living situations you've experienced. Me and my spouse are in our 50's/60s and much talk going on. P.s can't believe the fridge question but we all have different perspectives so it's fair. Again thank you☀️🌻🌄

@ConnieRiet

Жыл бұрын

Hi Sara! Actually, the upcoming videos will be featuring some of our past and future lifestyles. I hope that they will give you and your husband inspiration! Thank you for your support.

I think this was a GREAT video! You share so much more of the candid, humorous side to your personality. Your usual videos are very calm and soothing, but we are all multi-faceted individuals so it's nice to see a different angle in this more casual video. Thanks for sharing!

@ConnieRiet

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

It’s refreshing to hear an American talk in a more controlled way. As a UK citizen I find many Americans tend to talk very fast in fractured sentences and don’t take a breath in between. It can be exhausting listening sometimes. If you want to hold an audiences attention this is the way to do it and I love your attitude to life.

Wow. You have time for a walk and yoga everyday?! What a life of privilege!

Hey Connie I m writing you from Germany and as I m very engaged with Zen buddhism and with minimalism, I love your slow speaking and I was surprised about your story with the accident. I thougt you are speaking so slowly because of meditation and exercising yoga. I found your speaking always calming and giving us an incredible well beeing. Thank you so much for your blog and your also spiritual Work.

@thomasbarchen

Жыл бұрын

I think the Zen Buddha was German right?

Your hair looks great!!!🎉

So calming. I love you videos

Loved this video! Love your voice. It’s calm, positive and thoughtful! ❤

This is one of my favorite videos of yours. Thank you for being so responsive to our questions.

@ConnieRiet

Жыл бұрын

YAY! I'm glad!

I truly enjoy your videos and especially your calming voice.

New follower! So enjoy your videos! You have ( I know you’ve heard this a million times!) a lovely, calming presence that is a joy!! Thank you!!!

I started watching these videos because of your voice and I wouldn't say slow but calming pace of your speech - absolutely love ALL of your videos ♥️

Hi Connie! I´ve really enjoyed this video!! Thank You so much for everything!

First time watching your video . I really like the idea of being minimalist. I have over the last couple of years let alot of things go that have lost any meaningful in my life. And it felt so good. As soon as it gets warmer out I'm going through my garage and seriously down sizing all my huge collection of Christmas decorations.and any other holiday stuff. I have decided after 45 years Im so done. It's amazing how easy it is to let go. My best accomplishment I've done yet was redecorate my kitchen and dining room and the living room just by moving things around from one room to another. I love how it turned out.

Connie hearing and seeing pictures about your life and family is endearing.

Hi Connie, what a lovely video sharing about yourself..I love your voice and personality, so calming and assured. I can’t wait to see what’s next for you! Again, great video as always! Tysm 💕☀️😎

Thank you so very much, i'm having lunch, at work and listening to your calm voice, makes me happy.

@ConnieRiet

Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad!

Thank you for answering our questions!!

Connie, this was very informative and entertaining as well. Thank you so much for sharing.

Love your videos ...and making my notes incorporating in my life.

Thank you. This was a lovely video. 😍

you are a gem, you and your videos warm my heart. and there is a sense of cheesy-ness in your videos that i 100% appreciate lol first time i saw your vids they reminded me of an SNL spoof commercial cause your videos are so intentionally relaxing its so perfect. i love love love how wholesome and peaceful your videos are. thank you for making them and thank you for being you ❤️❤️❤️ 🙏🏻

Thanks for the great videos you made. I play your video in the background on weekends when I am doing decluttering of my physical things and my brain clutter. Your voice is soothing and makes me feel so calm… thanks Connie!

Hi Connie thank you for answering the questions and it so peaceful watching your videos ❤

your voice is so calm and comforting i typically play vids in 1.5x speed to get thru the content/save time but i find myself playing yours at normal speed

Thank you, Connie! And, it’s so nice to not have to rewind, rewind to hear what has been said. 😊❤

Thank you for sharing your life with us! Your voice is so calming to me. Many blessings to your family, and I'm excited to see what changes are coming!

Love learning about your life and how you are able to live the way you do

Connie - Love your videos - I can relate, you are my type of calm and grace. Hope to see many more videos and will follow your channel. Lots of blessings to you and yours.

this is the 2nd video of you i've watched. i love your mindset and your lifestyle

Thank you!! Very well done!!!

What a lovely video. You are so kind to graciously answer all of the viewers questions. I would never have guessed your slower (to me more thoughtful), way you speak was from your injury. I love that you speak clearly and slowly, its calming and easy to listen and understand what you are saying. I love your hairl and think you do a great job cutting it yourself. I was in my 40's when I let the haircolor go. Thanks for all that you shared.

@ConnieRiet

Жыл бұрын

Oh my! Thank you so much for your lovely compliments!

Love your natural hair and minimal style

my minimalist coffee routine is literally just setting my Kone metal cone filter into my widemouth mug and then doing a pour-over and/or immersion method. so simple and also i dont have to buy the paper filters. of course metal filters doesnt yield a clean cup of coffee like paper filters do but i grew up with that kind of coffee anyways so it doesnt bother me

Great video, thank you so much.

Dear Connie thank you for another great video. I always learn a lot from you and find your voice very calming in a slightly crazy world ATM best wishes from Portugal ❤️ x

Thank you for such a wonderful video. I have learnt so much from your weekly videos. By far, you are my favourite KZreadr.

I found you and your calming, beautiful channel and am so glad I did. You look gorgeous and I love the simplistic beauty of your life. Thank you for sharing...

I love your speed and voice. It is so soothing to listen to. Only found you recently and am watching all your past videos. I love your content too.

Watching your KZread videos in the South of Germany, I got super excited learning about your one daughter living in Germany! 🎉😅 Keep going, you're doing a wonderful job! Stay healthy and I certainly will continue to watch and enjoy (if only sometimes for the awesome landscape in the background!)

I took a longer break to watch this video!! I loved this so much Connie!! You are a beautiful woman inside & out. A kind soul indeed. Thank you very much for this Q & A (some of the questions made me laugh and a few of them had my mouth dropping open! LOLLL. You're a great sport. You answered them anyways! LOLLL) I am now ready to face the busyness again...all the while doing my breathing technics and going over many of the things you shared with us here. Thank you again 🙏❤

Hi Connie , I really enjoy all your videos, they are so lovely and inspiring ,Your voice is perfect and very calming ❤

Love watching you I’m learning to be calm I’m known for being too fast at everything Fast is good in some areas but calm needs to be implemented more in my life

I have a copper pitcher that I have tried to find a use for. Your flower display was an inspirational!

Just listening to your voice is so therapeutic 🤍

Love!!!!

Thank you Connie🙏you are unique 🙌

Thank you. You have a lovely calming voice and speaking pace. I had vocal surgery and often get vocal fatigue from frequently speaking too loud and too fast, it’s nice to have sample voice in my head as coach to mimic, so thank you. 😊