"Focus. Be here and now. A distracted mind is a recipe for unhappiness." -Paulo Coelho

@CatLover-23

9 ай бұрын

So True Indeed... Awesome Quote.

@renaloucabuyadao6103

8 ай бұрын

❤❤❤

@alfonsaratna6752

6 ай бұрын

So true

Anyone else want a recipe blog made by her? Everything she eats looks amazing😊

@sonad490

Жыл бұрын

Yesssss

@Joylove58

Жыл бұрын

Yes I would love one

@pinkypanchal3439

Жыл бұрын

Yes and the name of the book on this video

@scatteredfafa9389

Жыл бұрын

Yessss

@HerCupOfSIMPLE

Жыл бұрын

That would be great!✨️

I really needed this.. Been having a rough time with my mental due to job hunting and getting distracted from social media..constantly comparing my life to others is not healthy. So I deleted tiktok and Instagram to keep me focused. Your content keeps me sane and motivated. Thank you so much, Sophie. ♡

@naturallybeautiful9109

Жыл бұрын

Same

@mintea9726

Жыл бұрын

Same bestie ! All the best to you !❤️

@aaminahzehra7526

Жыл бұрын

Same here

@yabat7954

Жыл бұрын

Maybe try to delete youtube too :)

@Dzanarika1

Жыл бұрын

Best of luck, Ara.

Thank you! After forty years chasing after what society wants for us, I went back to college and learned the topics that interested me. It meant saying 'no' to distractions more than anything else. I think you're absolutely right about unplugging from constant worry and materialism.

@MalamaLife

Жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

@CatLover-23

9 ай бұрын

Love this Comment... Agreed & True. 👍

Being material rich weigh me down but a simple life freed me in alot of ways, that's so true ..! Thank you for your inspiring words .♥️♥️♥️

@MalamaLife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching ❤️

Nowadays, most of us don't want to face reality, it's bored, but the magical is when you can do that without spending your all time on social media waiting for a like.

@MalamaLife

Жыл бұрын

Too bad! Boredom has so much to offer

I hate having clutter and unnecessary things in my home. I feel you.

The sound of her voice is so calming..

@MalamaLife

Жыл бұрын

😁❤️ thank you

Your voice is so smoothing. Thank you so much for sharing. ✨

@MalamaLife

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching ♥️

This is SO True! Checking the media or texting is such a big distraction!👍🏻👍🏻

Your voice is more healing than any relaxing music I could find in the whole internet. I've watched one of your video over a month a go and now it has become a habit for me to watch your videos when i am stressed out. It really helps me than anything else... ❤ Sending you lots of love..

@alphstergarcia9269

10 ай бұрын

me too ❤

@dudungidi9151

5 ай бұрын

Me too. Seriously soothing

Love your heart, Sophie. Your gift for organizing your thoughts and expressing them so poetically and truthfully is very special.

I was JUST gifted The Myth of Normal this weekend!! LOVE Dr. Gabor Matè!

You have such a calming voice and you inspire me with every video! Thank you so much :)

@MalamaLife

10 ай бұрын

Thank you❤️ it means a lot

Absolutely! I am in the process of decluttering. I can honestly say I have not missed anything that has gone out of the house. Thank you for sharing these beautiful thoughts in a beautiful way😊

‘Pay better attention to the life that is happening right in front of me’. This is so perfectly said and so true. Life is what is happening right in front of us, when we lose sight of that we lose sight of life. While things like mobile phones can be a convenience, the can also distract us from life.

How much I love your content and videos that I keep coming back to them when I need inspiration, motivation and a sense of relief!! Please keep helping us simplify the way you do

Letting go of mental clutter is so important but takes time. As for distractions, social media can be fun but also a distraction and one of the ways that I unwind is to simply read and write. Thanks for this lovely video.

@MalamaLife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 😊

@bekbrown8844

Жыл бұрын

@@MalamaLifeI would love to have you as a guest on my podcast, I have messaged you on Instagram last year but never heard back

1:56 beautiful framing 🙌

"*God Bless Everyone Take Care All*"

I love the simplicity! Thank you!

@MalamaLife

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching ❤️

Your videos are therapeutic , thank you dearest Sophie . Sending you lotsa love 😍

@MalamaLife

Жыл бұрын

🥰❤️ thanks so much

@kimgordon3695

Жыл бұрын

💞🙋

@CatLover-23

9 ай бұрын

Extremely Therapeutic... 👍

All the happiness journey's include not having materialistic stuff and living life slowly enjoying all the things around us. All of this is what hinduism teaches us and can truly change your life 🥰

@MalamaLife

11 ай бұрын

Love it

*We should learn how to keep only the absolute necessary...and meaningful in our lives...*

Your voice is so mesmerizing and calm ! Loved it ❤️☺️

Thank you for sharing this with us. ❤I am watching your channel for a long time and I always appreciate the simplesness, the sincerity and the serendipity you transmit. ❤️🙏 Lots of love from Romania!

Thanks for pouring your heart out. You’ve helped me appreciate minimalism and essentialism! 😊❤️

Thank you Sophie! I’ve heard your message of letting go before but it is such an important reminder in the present. Holding on to the past good or bad never brings peace in the present. Beautiful being you are💕

I love your videos, they inspire me and your voice is so soothing to me. I look forward to watching and listening to them as often as I can

I’ve been a subscriber to your channel for a while now and your voice is very calming and soothing … so peaceful 🙏 so thank you

Just what I needed to watch before going to bed. It was an unnecessarily long and hectic evening today. Your words and this video brought me some relief.

I’m so glad I found this channel it’s exactly what I needed for the journey I’m on , please keep sharing

I resonated so much with what you’re saying. This is exactly the kind of life that I am building for myself. Very inspiring! Thank you.❤

I found this video helpful because I feel like I’ve gone off course a little and this video was the reminder I needed. Thank you 😊

This was such a good reminder to take a good look at how we spend our time so we don't just get swept along, wake up one day and realize we didn't do what we really wanted to do. Thank you for this 💚 I got a double reminder the other day after watching this when I opened Lightroom and it said "Remove Distractions" 😅

Un vrai moment de détente et de plaisir ! Tes vidéos sont vraiment apaisantes merci ❤

Hi Sophie, I loved your initial statement more or less, our hardship cones from having too much rather than not enough - how profound. Most of us, certainly me, am often thinking about what I can bring into my life rather than what I can discard, or how I can fulfill a real need rather than a false need. Recently I thought well, my car has almost 100k miles, maybe it's a good time to get something newer before it breaks down. But that was just me with a "case of the wants", rather than just being haply with my present car which, yes, doesn't offer all the things I'd like - I see people all over the place with new luxurious cars and wish I could have that - but I'm living withon a budget and I take good care of my car and it will probably last another 100k miles. It's good enough. I realized I need to focus on deeper and present needs. Though it's also important to think of the distant future and to invest pur money, mostly I think it's important to focus on now and our true deepest needs, big or small. And ask ourselves always, what makes us happy, what is meaningful to us. Thanks for reminding us and giving us an example. And welcome back to the Hawaiin Islands!

@MalamaLife

Жыл бұрын

Love what you said Eric! And i do think it's important to have reminders :) thanks for watching

Your videos are so calming, feel so relaxed after :) thank you

Thank you for this video Sophie. You don't know how much you have been helping me over the last year. The love of my life, my husband of 4 plus years, ended our marriage. The grief and devastation have been nothing less than traumatic & paralyzing. Your channel along with other favorites, professional help and 3 friends have been my sources of pulling myself through, fighting tooth & nail, to turn my journey into one of healing & opportunity. Distractions including clutter DEFINITELY have had a huge impact concerning my healing & restoration. It is also difficult for me to create a new life for myself when I have these distractions hanging over my head.... constantly. I have made progress.... slowly however surely....and thanks to this video, I am about to get up, put my phone down and continue what I had planned on doing today. And that includes going into nature and allowing myself to appreciate its beauty. Thank you again Sophie. I wish you & your husband and precious fur babies a wonderful weekend 🌞🌻🌹✨

Ahhhhh I love all your videos but this one really struck a chord

I think it is so important that you make your three things you want to get done list. It is good to have goals and to focus on them, and then you can get to the other things you should or need to. Very wonderful. Clutter truly is too distracting and not fun. Always a pleasure watching/listening!

Thank you so much for your videos! 😊 I just started my own channel and uploaded my first video and knowing how much work one video is, I appreciate your work even more. Your videos are so calming and helped me in a very difficult time, so thank you from all of my heart ❤

Thank you for sharing your relaxing voice with us 💕

I’m glad I saw this as I am in the process of doing a huge decluttering . I have at times felt guilty for getting rid of certain things which I don’t want or even use !. I know this might sound odd, however your video has helped me a little with that now ❤

Just by listening to your voice I feel serenity. Your thoughts are priceless..

I’m making a big change in my life and you make me feel like I can really do it ❤

Sophie brings calm to a chaotic world 💖

Want to thank you for sharing your beautiful life. I just started watching & listening to your videos they are very inspiring. I'm hoping to change my life to a simpler more full filling and healthy life for my children, my loved ones, & ultimately for me. ❤thank you so much!!

Thank you for reminding us about letting go of distractions

I always enjoy your videos so much ❤thanks so much for always sharing with us!

Your videos are always worth to watch. You always bring a reminder to be calm and mindful of what we’re doing in our daily life. Can you please do a video of your new home tour? I’d love to see how you organise and decorate your space 🙏

@hnnhml

Жыл бұрын

I’d love that too!

Thank you Sophie for posting. ❤

Your content is so refreshing. Much love from Kenya

Thank you…I use your vids like a guided meditation.❤

Well said Sophie.."having too much rather than not enough.."

You're welcome! I am a loyal viewer and I enjoy the quality of your content. I also love your outfits!!

Sophie your videos never get bored for me all the time and your videos are the best you inspired me so so much and I wish you have a amazing Friday!!💓✨

@MalamaLife

Жыл бұрын

Happy Friday ❤️

Thank you for that video. Tomorrow is my birthday and all what you said is what I needed as my birthday gift ❤

Gracias Sophie por regalarnos tanto Amor y Paz , a travez , de tu dia a dia. Un abrazo Cariñoso desde Santiago de Chile

I love watching your you tube videos I started last year and its been amazing the things I've learnt along the way

1020am here, Sylvan Lake. Alberta. Hi Sophie! 🩷🙋‍♀️ Thank you for this. Also for mentioning the book "myth of nornal". Thinking about getting one. I have a lot of mental and emotional clutter at the moment. So this video certainly gently shook me to examine my thoughts....it's exhausting and very unhealthy to always spend time and energy on feeling too cramped in my brain and heart. I wish it is so much easier to let most of the clutter go. 😔 Take care Sophie. 🩷🩷🩷🙋‍♀️

I just take one time to sit and listen her (watch too) ! Amazing relaxing time ❤ no need more than this moment 😊

I love your content it’s very calming whilst being helpful at the same time, I look forward to seeing more💛

@MalamaLife

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much ❤️

So soothing to my soul thanks beautiful lady 🥰❤️💖🙏🏽👌

Greetings! Sophie How are you? I am so grateful to have come upon your channel. You are so inspirational. This is the first video l've watched and I am looking forward to viewing some of your other material. You are absolutely very rare Peace and Solitude 🦋

sophie ❤thank you for another wonderful video. Those distractions take us away from our path….thank you for this reminder of how to stay true and focused 💐

@MalamaLife

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching ❤️

Again….. love this video! ❤

I've been everywhere, done everything. After retiring 15 years ago I had to let go of the recurring impulse to work. I had to learn not to eat/drink bad things and clear my body of inflammation. I've accomplished everything and let go of ambitions of my youth. In 1970 only %7 of people lived alone according to Census data. Now almost %30 do. No coincidence- this was engineered. You're so cute @3:59 with a book opened to 'banana'. I chuckle. I chuckle at everything now. I fear nothing- I chuckle at fear. chuckle, chuckle, it's no joke, chuckle.

@MalamaLife

Жыл бұрын

Chuckling is good! 😁👍

Thank you so much for your videos. They are helping me rethink a lot of choices I'm making. I'm learning a lot from you. Keep you the good work

@MalamaLife

8 ай бұрын

I'm so happy to hear that 🧡

Hi!! I love this video and how you opened about distractions, I have a hard time with the phone, I find myself using it all day for whatever reason, I watch even emails if Instagram does serve me as distraction anymore, so I really appreciate you commented on this. I will be more conscious of the choices I am making and how much time I spend with the phone. Thankssss❤

I really love watching your vlog and I study English from your videos. Thanks ❤❤

really good thoughts, I must read the myth of normal. Always good to see those dogs, they play a role in mind calming too.

This is a very beautiful video. I loved its simplicity and the way you designed it. Thankyou for being

I love watching your videos. Wish they were bit longer 😊 Thank you alot ❤

You always provide me the video i need the most at that moment to focus on!!! You are my true mind reader! I guess that's why i always tell my parents that i have a bestie from far who always guides me the best and i can share anything with her without getting judged and She Is Sophie❤

@MalamaLife

Жыл бұрын

😊❤️

@tenzinteyaso2379

Жыл бұрын

Sweet ...i feel it too ..!

@meerunagpal7003

Жыл бұрын

An absolutely perfect video message for me today .🙏💖 your soothing voice and clarity of speech for this topic easily held distractions away .as this topic of distractions and clutter are so deeply intertwined in racing tboughts and a monkey mind ! .It's been several years that this overwhelming, inundating clutter had submerged my rational breath space .in my internal and external environment and episodes of near disasters in health of family members has been a wake up call ! Yet, it's taking years to clear but I'm blessed that guiding angels like you are appearing and helping clear the clouds of procrastination .🌸 Thank you so very much for this very grounding video ❤

2:59 such beautiful trees

@MalamaLife

Жыл бұрын

Found my favorite trees here 🥰

Thank you for this channel ! Im learning so much

Loved the video. I do hope that all those candles are not just left in the sea. To have a peaceful, healthy and mindful life, we also need to take care of the environment and decrease pollution.

With ADHD, so what’s helped me is when I use a Pomodoro app, so I have 25 minutes for chores or whatever, and 5 minute breaks after each session. I just have to actually prioritize doing that tho, cuz it’s easy to just hang out with the kids for hours or waste time on my phone instead of being productive or doing something else I enjoy that isn’t on my phone, like drawing, sewing, or cooking. (Instead of just making the leftovers stretch, and eating less healthy meals because they’re quicker.) Also that tree is gorgeous!! ❤

Thank you, Malama! I was lived in distracted life, literally in our house. But when I watch this video, I've learned a lot on how to do habits to avoid distraction and stay focus. 💚

@MalamaLife

Жыл бұрын

😁👍

Thank you for your calming videos ❤

@MalamaLife

Жыл бұрын

😁❤️

Hi, i love your channel, it makes me calm right now. I'm also an introvert and wanting for life simple. God bless🌻

TYSM, Sophie. Always! 😍😍😍

You are my type of girl smart and simple , and your voice is almost imperfectly perfect 🥰

Your videos are so motivating. Thank you❤

I loved everything she said in this video. Unrelated, I wondered what the ceremony was about with the lanterns that floated out on the water. It was beautiful!

@MalamaLife

9 ай бұрын

❤️ thank you! The lantern is for memorial day. Happens every year in honolulu

so calming and inspiring video thank you 😍🥰

Perfect video for me as we are in the moving phase we are downsizing the challenge isn’t “can we live without that” instead We look at how fulfilling it is to be free from that item/s that took our time. So every box we pack has a purpose and a proper place in our new modest casita. Another awesome vid. Keep them coming

Thanks for sharing this beautiful video. I needed it ❤️

Adding this to my daily routine. Listening to her experience. ❤😊❤

I appreciate you so much and i love watching your videos!!!thank you🙏😊🥰🤗

Sophie that was good cinematic structure you made it seem like you randomly went to the library and happened to find a recipe for banana bread that inspired you and then you went home and made it. I like that ❤

@MalamaLife

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

I'm so happy that i found your account!!💗

Thank you for this wonderful video!

Such a beautiful & encouraging video! Thank you for sharing. You have such a soothing voice. ☺

@MalamaLife

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching ❤️

Hi Sophie 👋, Sometimes, life distractions can get in the way of us focusing on being present and embracing what’s happening right in front of us (if we choose to let them, that is). At the same time however, I don’t think many of us would understand what it really means to prioritize what we know is most important for us without these life distractions and their impact on us and our daily lives. Sending you lots of love!!! ❤️❤️❤️🤗

@kimgordon3695

Жыл бұрын

We are all about to learn... (Psalms 37: 10 11 & 29)

I had no idea Hawaii had a lantern festival as well. Thanks for sharing and giving food for thought.

This video was what I needed today! Thank you!

@MalamaLife

Жыл бұрын

Happy to hear that!

I eliminated many distractions as well. Distractions hold us back from enjoying life and most importantly prioritizing our days.

Aww even the dog looks at peace.. so cute 💕