_"do i save my incense sticks or do i let my house burn with a lovely aroma?"_

Just grab a cup of tea and say everything is fine.

@MusclesandBooks

5 жыл бұрын

...and there's the Brit. ;-)

@Livingeidolon

5 жыл бұрын

This is fine.

@omemester6985

5 жыл бұрын

@@MusclesandBooks I'm pretty sure it's a.meme reference

@vela7447

5 жыл бұрын

The fire started from the electric kettle

there is something very different about you. You're not like so called 'breath of fresh air'. You're like 'breath of normal air but super chill and no particular agenda to prove'. Its refreshing! Kudos!!

I've been binge-watching all your videos over the past few days, you have a great personality!

@Lefie

5 жыл бұрын

Why thank you, peachgirl! 😊

@antonia.westcoast

5 жыл бұрын

I agree. Mesmerizing

@FedraTrick

5 жыл бұрын

same! I'm so glad I found this channel because it has very interesting content; completely different from anything else I've seen.

@fefe8onlyou

5 жыл бұрын

Me too! Binged all together. It' great content!

@primeblood5540

5 жыл бұрын

everyone is thinking the same thing

Actually had a house fire several years ago. The home was a total loss. Unbelievable how quickly flames engulf everything. There is no time to go get things you think you want to save. You get your family (and pets if you have them) and get out!

@studyaccount2160

5 жыл бұрын

That is sad. I hope everything is fine

@marlenemcmillan8891

5 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@cotus2

5 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry you had to go through this! I on the other hand had an accident and lost my health for a while, I kinda consider my body my home (No I'm not homeless it's just my mind lives in my body) and it was a very tough experience

@andrewbrendan1579

5 жыл бұрын

I second the motion, Laura. Fire can spread so fast. I heard that from an expert that if a fire can't be contained in 30 seconds--get out ASAP.

@charmedprince

5 жыл бұрын

Had the same experience. Glad we were all safe and shit. At that point, you realize what's important in life is life and friends who can donate their clothes and blankets.

I literally found you about two hours ago, and I am crushin' HARD.

@Lefie

5 жыл бұрын

🙃

@aerickajm9298

5 жыл бұрын

A H H S AM E

@JessieInTheSky09

5 жыл бұрын

Seriously same 😂

@candylove1234

5 жыл бұрын

Same....

@avaty8350

5 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure what it is but it has me in a constant state of confusion and desire to come back for more

This has actually been an obsessive thought of mine since I was around 12. Having our home destroyed by a fire is my worst case scenario, I still run through my “save list” on a monthly basis. Over the years I’ve narrowed it down to: Family, pets, document box (because, though not impossible, it would be a pain in the butt to get all our certificates replaced), phones, laptops. The list used to be a lot longer but, not surprisingly, it was easy to cut down once I actively started practicing minimalism and releasing my emotional attachment to objects. Even if we do loose everything, I’ve finally feel like I’m in a mental place where I could deal with it, as long as all our family is safe! Love all your videos!!!

@TheJroddude

5 жыл бұрын

Hannah Amos I obsessed over this when I was really young but that was so long ago. I wonder why it stuck around for you into adulthood. It’s a complex trauma to contemplate, but usually the fascination dissipates over time. Seems like we just worry about random shit our whole lives and that’s what holds people back.

@elciamh

5 жыл бұрын

When I was young I actually thought that if my house would have burnt, I would be okay with. That's probably because I always felt like I have too much stuff, but didn't know how to get rid of all of it. If my house would have burnt, I wouldn't have to think about it (I know it's kinda not okay but I was young 🤷‍♀️)

I'd get my cat out the house and then waltz right back in and bask in the flames

@Lefie

5 жыл бұрын

@*Gasp AHHHahahahaha, yesss!

I've actually gone through this process in the face of a hurricane (we saved the kids.) Afterwards I saw no reason to replace all the stuff. My husband wanted to replace it all with way bigger stuff. Marriage ended. Stuff. ✌

@Lefie

5 жыл бұрын

Stuff. ✌️

My mom keeps a fire bag!! It’s a bag she can quickly grab with clothes, baby photos, important documents, etc.

wait so I wasnt supposed to burn my house down? I would save 1. my cat 2. my desktop pc

@MrFishtoot

5 жыл бұрын

I feel you on the PC, but first thing I'd think about is my credit cards, then the PC. If my place was burning down I'd need help, and nobody helps you if you're poor.

@MrFishtoot

5 жыл бұрын

@@couleurful phone's stored with the cards in my case anyway

Well first I would grab my fiance because he could sleep through anything.

@cassyg.3207

5 жыл бұрын

my too😉😁

@keenanandkel5862

5 жыл бұрын

Haha thats so me

@aroseinwinter7719

5 жыл бұрын

Funny

@sandragustafsson3125

4 жыл бұрын

I'm like that. I sleep through everything. Maybe I should get a boyfriend, as a matter of saftey. 😐

sometimes i can't understand what are you saying through echo of your house :( (but i love how funny your videos are)

@Lefie

5 жыл бұрын

Yes! Please, I need HELP! Can anyone recommend a mic / audio set up of some sort? I keep reading contradicting reviews and don't know who to trust...

@emmasmith5215

5 жыл бұрын

Lefie I’m a multimedia journalist, and I record audio in my phone with a lavaliere mic and then match it up with the on-camera audio in post production.

@stan15263

5 жыл бұрын

@@Lefie putting more stuff in your house will reduce the echo :P

@Lefie

5 жыл бұрын

@Jason Packer I'm using a Sony A7iii.

@motttta

5 жыл бұрын

@Jason Packer This is the right answer. Although the echo of your house will always be troublesome. Maybe the lavalier mic would be better in those cases since the camera is far away, but I'd still try it out first with the Rode.

I feel like the public needs a video of Lefie playing the accordion.

you've gained 8k since i started following you last week. I'm so impressed & you absolutely deserve it! :) update: she's gained 7k more since I made this comment? shook

@sainaganbold2142

5 жыл бұрын

I don't understand how its even possible.. with this few videos..

@flufftronable

5 жыл бұрын

@@sainaganbold2142 This channel has been recommended to be by other similar channels

@Lefie

5 жыл бұрын

WHERE ARE THEY ALL COMING FROM, rynadin?!?!

@flufftronable

5 жыл бұрын

Lefie well deserved channel growth

@nikinthemidwest1915

5 жыл бұрын

The videos and channel are showing up as recommended, I generally watch prepper shows, scammers getting scammed, how to adhd, and some other randomness and this showed up. There’s another who is extreme minimalist who is showing up too but she’s not as relatable IMO

Your channel is so refreshing! After being bombarded with content that's filled with over used color correction, blaring background music, obnoxious humor and constant advertisement placement or the good ol "subscribe, like and comment" lines. It's a breath of fresh air when something like this exists. I'm glad i stumbled upon your channel. Side note. I found it odd at first when you sign off with "Til next time" and click your tongue. Since that's how I usually say a farewell to someone. Just one of those small things

This channel is actually great. Started downsizing this year and really discovering some basic minimalism. Definitely inspired to clear out again when I move next month.

I really don’t know how I watched all your videos but one thing than I’m sure and that is this channel the best quality content about minimalism. Thank you for your great effort on this platform.

why am i developing a crush on this woman oml-

@elciamh

5 жыл бұрын

IKR every time she winks I feel attacked But I like it

@gale_poot

5 жыл бұрын

Same

@MitsuiSalgadoSaitoct

5 жыл бұрын

same

The Burning House was my absolute favorite and I still think about it sometimes because I really think it boils down the 'Do I really need any of this stuff that is SUFFOCATING ME?!!!' problem I have. I found it a few years after a hurricane had rolled through and destroyed most of our household including all of my favorite books in a flood. As a result I'm pretty laid back about all of it disappearing in a natural disaster and me being fine because that's how it was for me. Then it's just like a practical question too, like, maybe I should start adulting better and put my documents I want to grab in an easy to grab and go kinda space?? Instead of the mess my papers are in reality haha. I had no idea it was the same person that did all of that, that's amazing!

"I'd have to choose my health over getting their approval" - this struck such a chord. One of my oldest friends wants me to stay living in this town which I never wanted to move back to, have always planned to leave, and which I am quite sure is damaging my health both physical and mental. He meanwhile hasn't visited it in ten years and hasn't seen how it's changed and I want to leave. Thank you for that insight!

trying to get rid of stuff because I hate having useless junk and your advice of "imagine it burned up, would you buy a new one?" actually really helps me realize that i don't really WANT to keep things. i just feel like i should because I already have it

I just love your minimal house..so calming.

Wow! 20K! I was here when you had around 500! Great, people see your quality! I love how you always make us wonder about life. That is your magic. Thank you for that!

really enjoy watching your videos! super concise yet unique concept, so different from any other youtube videos I've watched. Keep up the awesome work!

During a cross country move in a howling winter storm of snow and ice, I watched our moving truck flip and roll, which was being driven by 2 loved ones. NOT A SINGLE OBJECT in the truck mattered when compared to the value of human life. Both loved ones walked away from that incident miraculously. I've also experienced the aftermath of a house fire which happened when I was not home. In the end, things are things. Memories are yours to keep. Loved ones are irreplacable (people, animals, plants)...

Thank-you for all the thought and work you put into your videos. They are wonderful!

I had a fear of fires/hurricanes/etc. as a kid. I kept a backpack with my favorite photos and some essentials packed and ready at all times, and I would update the pack often. Now I'm a minimalist. Maybe being aware of disaster is, in a sad and emotional way, kind of good for showing us that we don't need to be so materialistic.

I live in Northern California, and had to make this decision last November. 1. My kids, 2. then pets and supplies 3. Photos and documents 4. Due to textile allergies, I had to pack my clothes too. 5. Quilts Luckily, I only had to evacuate for one night. My house remained safe.

Like a lot of other people commenting, I’ve binged all of your videos and I am IN LOVE with your editing, messages, humor. I don’t know what I did to deserve stumbling upon this channel. Keep up the amazing work. -kenz

I really love this perspective. I've been minimizing my possessions for about three years and the waves of decluttering are so random, but than maybe not- they tend to come about when I feel severely stressed. It helps me cope. I have gotten rid of some things that I would have told myself in the past I could NEVER part with. I've learned (so far) that any item I own, although I may really enjoy it, is totally ok to be without. The the only "things" (but not things) I would grab would be my kid and my pug!

My dog. Instant answer. My familys apartment burned when I was a kid, we all got out safely but everything we owned was ruined. I remember my family stressing out trying to find a pair of shoes for me before we left the building. I wore my moms boots outside. Now I live alone, but I love my dog and she would be the only thing I cared about saving. Items can be replaced. (I keep my passport in my car anyway :P)

That's weird... The burning house idea is actually what I did when I was a kid tidying my room for the night. I always prepped a bag with my favorite toy, book and snacks and put it next to my bed, just in case something happened... Looking back, I guess I was pretty aware as a child !

the senpai we didn't knew we needed.

I know what I would grab if there was a fire. I've known for years. 4 things. 1-laptop bag (contains laptop, charger, usbs and some pens and notebook) 2- handbag (contains wallet, phone, portable charger and keys) 3- accordion folder that contains all my paperwork. 4- My overnight/emergency bag (contains 2 sets of clothes and basic toiletries) I always have this packed in case I need to go somewhere. I don't like to suddenly have to pack things so I consider it necessary for my life. I have used this bag many times. I have tried to live minimally for several years now. I consider these 4 objects to be my most important as I can live off only these. Whilst they do contain other things, I like the simplicity of only ever having to grab 4 things rather than bundle everything up to go anywhere.

I just started watching your videos tonight! All of them are great and I can’t wait to see more from you.

This video came up at the right time it seems. I just stopped with my current studies, and I will work... I have never worked before, and somehow it feels a bit depressing, like it's a step down from university. Okay, I am rambling. Point is I really liked what you said at the end, 'What's the stuff you actually value?'. I am going to be thinking about that... Thank you

I found your channel earlier today and I’ve watched every video. I love what you’re doing here and can’t wait to see more, keep it up.

This channel is SO DAMN GOOD. You've definitely earned my subscription.

Two words about you videos......... very very entertaining.........still practicing my minimalism

Yes. This channel‘s gonna blow up. Love the content. So refreshing! Binge watched all your videos tonight! Greetings from Germany

I'm going to add another comment to the one I just posted because fire safety is very important to me: I want to encourage people to not have anything in a place that would block or slow your access to doors and windows if you have to get out fast in an emergency. I want to encourage people to look around in the places where you go to school, work or elsewhere so you know to get out in an emergency.---When the ocean liner Empress of Ireland sank rapidly at night in 1914, many of the survivors were from the crew and not because they didn't try to help the passengers who were unfamiliar with the ship's deck plan (the Empress had sailed only hours before) but because they had been instructed to know the ship's layout so well that they could get out on the open deck even in darkness. Even a little knowledge and preparation can save our lives.

Glad I found you! Love your personality and content. Videos are short and super straight. You get the point and then " till next time". Don't feel like wasting my time on some random videos that never get to the point. Keep going!

I literally watched all your videos in two days and last time I was watching you were at 9.1k. I love to see your mindset and vocalizing it for the rest of us and your personality and creativity are awesome! Keep up the awesome content, we all love watching!

Thank you for not only thinking outside the box, but outside the storage unit in which the box is sitting. 😄 Your content is always so creative and yet sooo practical and useful. I’m doing this exercise as soon as I stop typing. 😉

When I was six years old, the kitchen in my house burned down. I was the first one to spot the fire, then I run to get my mom and one year old sister. I thought, at the time, that the entire house was going to burn, that the whole building was going to collapse... I had been playing with a little glass chicken when it happened, and once we were out on the street the only thing I would say, looking at that little glass toy, was "this is the only thing I saved!" over and over. Now it sounds silly, but at the time it felt like my biggest faillure... That there were so many important stuff in that house and I didn't reach for any of them. I Just ran to my mom and sister. This video made me realize why that was such a pivot time in the formation of my psyche and maybe why I want but struggle so much with letting things go... That little glass chicken became so important to me, so vital, yet such a reminder of my inadequacy, that from that moment on I placed my things on a pedestal, my things became my memories and I couldn't get rid of my memories, even the painful or stupid ones. But then this video made me realize another thing. I didn't only save that glass chicken. I saved the two most important women in my life. And that makes means I didn't fail after all.

@Lefie

5 жыл бұрын

Wow, BJAlbano - you're a wonderful writer, thank you for the comment! Very beautiful sentiment. 😊

I am so glad i found your channel! I have been watching you for a little over a month now, and you quickly turned into one of my favorite youtubers:)

This very thought set me off on my minimalist journey last year & it is a continuous, cleansing & therapeutic process for me. Great video 👍

wow love the accordion. I would take that for sure.

Truth be told, I think about this every month or so. I’d take my cat (first and foremost), my gray folder (all my important documents), and a tiny box that has all the sentimental things from my childhood. It may seem silly, but I hold onto my childhood with a relentless grip. It’s what I miss the most in life, and what makes me smile on the worst of days. My clothes, my tech, and everything else can burst into flames, I don’t care. Lol

Really makes you think about the value of most of the crap we fill our houses with!!! Keep the videos coming!!!

I watch alot of minimalist videos. Your channel is different in a good way. Most of my stuff is always packed or stored in a way that can be grabbed and be loaded up in the car, but the first things I'm grabbing is all of my camping gear which is always packed ready to go. Awesome video!

It's lovely to see how fast you're channel is growing! I really enjoy your conent and I'm glad others do too. Keep it up! :D

Just subscribed to your channel and also watched a couple of your older videos! Really loved how you take difficult topics and make videos on them with such ease! Keep up the good work!

My backpack is always packed for school, so I'd probably try to grab that if could. Realistically though, above else, I would be prioritizing getting my pets, even over my own safety.

I'm from Brazil and I love your videos. Thank you for everything!

“My things are not my friends” Gonna take it with me! Thank you! Hope you have an amazing week!

@Lefie

5 жыл бұрын

You, too! 😊

literally binge-watched every video on your channel in one sitting, keep going !

I’ve watched exactly 2 of your videos so far and I love this channel already.

I thought that the black screen at 2:23 represented the lights being switched off when you die, I didn't realize it was a glitch. Your channel was recommended to me by KZread yesterday and I'm glad to have found it, your videos are great!

I love your videos and the style in which you do them, which is refreshingly simple and elegant. you have a great personality and i know this channel is gonna grow exponentially. keep doing what you do, and i look forward to the content you'll put out

your video are so thought provoking and entertaining! LOVE

I really, really love the content you make!

This is the fastest growing channel I've seen in recent times! Great content!

New sub! I discovered your channel today, and since then I've been binge-watching all your videos. Love your content can't wait for the next one!!

Love your channel! It's the only channel that is good enough for me to actually click on the notifications bell!

L O V E D this video! It really has me thinking about what I value... and not to mention I really enjoy the way you put your videos together! 💗

Got this channel recommended and really enjoy it.

Where was this channel all my life

Ryan Bingham might be interested in this. Great creativity and way of communicating ideas, congratulations!

Hi. You got recommended to me this afternoon and I've watched most of your videos by now. You share valuable insights, bring it with a very down to earth attitude and some of the things you mention are very relatable. I'm moving to a new place soon and I'm taking the opportunity to thoroughly filter my belongings - but I didn't know WHY I wanted to do that. Your insights helped me to think things through, where I wouldn't have thought of certain things or processes in the first place. Thank you for sharing!

Ever time she winks, Ugh... My little gay heart. You have a new subscriber.

@Lefie

5 жыл бұрын

😉

I love your videos, man. Very insightful, very inspirational

loving your videos lately.

IM BINGE WATCHING UR VIDEOS TOO ur editing is so satisfying and ur perspectives are so interesting!

My priorities: 1. Health: _Nutrition and Locomotion_ 2. Security: _Every right of the current federal, state and municipal laws_ _Lack of harassment_ 3. Friendship: _Mutual self-disclosure, mutual care and shared activity_ 4. Superiority: _High esteem of my value and my efficiency_ 5. Productive work

I'm in love with your content. You're really inspirational, keep this going please :D

your videos are perfect little nuggets of cool ideas that come at exactly the right moment in my life

Can I just say you make me happy. Amazing videos!

Just discovered your channel and binge-watched your videos. I love your personality and you have a great sense of editing! I'm impressed

I would only save two things. 1)My rabbit child(Sam) above all no questioning. 2)My journal(Because I save very forgettable important memories in it).

@cassyg.3207

5 жыл бұрын

oooh you are right, i don't think about my Journal, thanks 4 this hind👍🍀🙋

Wow, this is the best minimalist KZread channel out there! I’m so glad I found your channel :).

So happy to have found this channel 🙏

Like everyone else, I binged your videos. They're so entertaining and the shooting/editing is great. You seem so cool, I wish I could know you in person. Keep up the good work!

I adore your videos. I discovered your channel fairly recently and I've watched every single one by now, you have such interesting takes on "trending" topics and I love your views on minimalism, plus your personality is very entertaining! Keep it up!

@Lefie

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Marianna! 🙂

I just recently found you, and this is now one of my favorite channels. :-)

I just discovered your channel today and I absolutely love your videos

This is a very thought provoking video. Thank you x

Congrats & good job!!! I found your channel about a week ago & you had 9.7k subs.... Now you're at about 40k! Keep up the good work!

Love it Lefie! To make this exercise even more challenging, set the alarm to 5 minutes and try to collect all the things in your house you would want to save from the flames. Pure adrenaline! 😅

@Lefie

5 жыл бұрын

Ooh! Awesome idea!

@annaarlt589

5 жыл бұрын

Will you make a video about “darkness retreat” please? Only when you feel like it of course. Namaste and thank you. 🌚

1. my dogs 2. SO I'm kind of a prepper, so I have my important docs in a fire/ waterproof box that I can either take or leave behind. docs like passport birth certificate etc are so hard to get and especially after a traumatic event I don't wanna be spending precious energy on acquiring them all over.

Aaaand I didn't expect this to get so deep. Wow. I love it!

wallet,phone,car keys, dogs and cat treat...the cats will come with the cat treats

Im a new subscriber and I watched all ur videos last night. All of it . And i love the idea of telling .. its so simple. ♥️

I love your empty place! It's just like my apartment. I can leave and not think about a burglar taking anything that will be of value to him (or her).

Your videos are so calming for my anxiety, except this one haha. Of course I did get anxious thinking about my house burning and what will I take (my camera, I am photographer and I am poor so I cannot invest another 4,000 dollars on a camera and lens) I think anything other than my income and passion source, I could let the rest burn. It will be hard to start over but I will be fine. Makes me think about all of the things I own but I can live without. Thank you for another wonderful video!

What a great method of deciding what really matters! Too I'd like to respond and add to Laura's comment below about having been in a real fire and how quickly it spreads: I heard from a safety expert that IF A FIRE CANNOT BE CONTAINED IN 30 SECONDS THEN GET OUT. ---Also a firefighter told me that because of the toxic fumes given off by burning materials such as plastics ,even more so than in the past, he would even wear a respirator OUTSIDE a burning house. Get out and keep a distance from a burning structure.

I’ve love that I found your Channel 😍❤️👏🏻

Love this idea- definitely some food for thought and something to discuss with my partner (who tends to be more attached to material items than I am). So happy I found your channel!

Your videos are literally my new obsession