You’re the first person (and I’m addicted to minimalists videos) that has described sentimental things the way you do. It’s very insightful and profound. Thank you. If you wrote a book, I would buy it… especially if you recorded your own audio because your voice is soothing.

@SonamHoani

2 ай бұрын

That's very sweet of you to say. Thank you. I'm very flattered. 🤔 I would love to write a book ☺

If I had this wisdom when I was in my early 20s I wouldnt have wasted so much time and money on stuff! Im in my 30s now and grateful for youtube and this content. Im working towards living this way and surrounding myself with people that respect this type of living.

@SonamHoani

2 жыл бұрын

I also wish I’d been onto this sooner! I’m so grateful for KZread! And am happy to be at the point now, where I’ve done enough un-learning that it’s mainly enjoyable to continue down this path 😄

I'm also impressed that you don't have the urge to travel out of the country to experience different parts of the world. I'm poor and haven't seen other parts outside of the US yet, but I definitely want to.

@SonamHoani

2 жыл бұрын

Well, I think I was always most interested in people and felt like they were deep enough regardless of where they lived. But my older sister loved travelling! I hope to move overseas one day though to live there for the rest of my life!

I love how you make it sound so simple! I really don't own much aside from clothes and books. And puzzles. Lots of puzzles (cubes, pyraminx, etc.)

@SonamHoani

2 жыл бұрын

Pyraminx! So that’s what those are called 😄 I feel like a good advocate for minimalism, because I never see out to become minimalist, I just ended up there because I really didn’t like misplacing things and not being able to find them! 🤣

One of the best, and clearest explanations I have heard for not owning things! Thank you. I realised some while back that, though a minimalist, my greatest stresses seemed to be when buying things. And then of course I have to check my stuff and donate items that have become excess to charity shops! It is a mad way to live really and I just don't want to do it anymore. I am hoping to do a nobuy/lowbuy next year and this has motivated me. Thanks again.

@SonamHoani

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This is so wonderful to hear! It can be quite a challenge because I think consumerism is so encompassing we forget there’s even a choice! There’s a few systems in place I think that convince us we’re doing what we want… but it’s really just the power of marketing to make someone else a buck! I’ll be sending you my best wishes for your nobuy/lowbuy!

AMAZING VIDEO! WOW! Thanks for spreading this message!!

@SonamHoani

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😄 That’s all I try to do! Promote the good ideas! 😄

I’ve lived minimally for a decade or so , But I have 1 very large possession… my Piano ! I just have to have my piano ! It brings me happiness and my family says they enjoy my playing too

@SonamHoani

Жыл бұрын

A piano is certainly an enriching decision! I support the piano 😄🙌

Like your videos and honesty ❤️🌟😃

@SonamHoani

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for your positivity 💙💫🙂🤍

Amazingly put!!! I really can't praise you enough for explaining why minimalism is very important and should be the normal way of life in order for the world to recover! I love how you mention it from the point of view of being a conscientious person taking responsibility for your choices, your actions on this earth and their consequences. Thank you for these videos and please keep making more I think you are talking about stuff every person promoting minimalism should mention. Have a blessed day🙏

@SonamHoani

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words! This is all I dream of! It seems their is so much noise in the world today, I just hope more and more of it can be constructive info that helps us live better lives, more than anything else :D Have a wonderful day! 😄

I really like your channel and the way you explain things. Down to earth and very easy to understand without all the spiritual mumbo-jumbo😊Tack så mycket🙏

@SonamHoani

2 жыл бұрын

Hej hej Magnus! Varsagod! Tack sa mycket for att du titta på min KZread! Det är vad jag vill att min KZread ska vara. Sa tack sa mycket igen!

This was such an informative video and ironically, so simplistic! I will take some of these tips with me, thank you so much

@SonamHoani

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😄

As a longtime PC gamer, that sounds INCREDIBLY difficult. From a cost perspective, things have been super cheap as I practically never upgrade my PC rig. I feel greatly connected to all the people who delve into PC gaming as a hobby as well as keeping in touch with fellow gamers via Discord. However, I've questioned if my time spent in front of the screen is truly a waste of time, though I do balance it out with free activities such as hiking/walking/bodyweight workouts. Do you have any thoughts on detaching from what feels like a seemingly harmless digital world?

@SonamHoani

Жыл бұрын

I don’t think there’s necessarily anything wrong with a harmless digital community. I would just want to make sure I’m still expanding my mind and ideas in surprising ways, in case somewhere out there, there’s a way of life that does offer more and that retrospectively might make me wish I’d spent my time in other ways. There’s nothing wrong with feeling comfortable while you get somewhere, but in my experience it’s always important to reflect on what our lives actually are and where we’re headed. Life is short. What do we want this to be? So I guess wheat In saying is, it does sound harmless and valuable for you and that’s great :) Then, from my personal experience I always want to break ups patterns and try opposites to help ensure my flourishing :D In sending much appreciation your way!

Agree about gifts. I don't want any, and I also don't want to give people shit they really don't need. It's very counter cultural though and it's amazing how angry people can get about it. The only gift I do occasionally get people close to me are plants.

@SonamHoani

2 жыл бұрын

That’s a great gift! And I completely agree… people can get very angry!

Oh my gosh. I think you are Saga's husband!! You are such a cute couple!! A match made in heaven! 🥰

@SonamHoani

2 жыл бұрын

You’re the first person to crack the code! 🎉🎉🍾🥳😄

@breatheinsimple5369

Жыл бұрын

Yes! I just realized this a few weeks back too! Haha Love both of you and all the wisdom you bring.

I just discovered you and your partner's channel. Could you do a video on how you met? Did you both embrace the minimalist journey? I found her first and then your videos started showing up and what you both say makes so much sense. I really resonate. How lucky you two are to have each other and be simpatico. Thanks!

@SonamHoani

2 жыл бұрын

This is a great idea thank you! We actually both started after meeting! And we’re about to embrace our highest minimalist transition yet! Just, wait until you see Sagas next update :D

I love video games. I have some great memories playing games with my kids and friends, and also online with strangers brought together for a challenge (Halo for instance). I still have some of the physical games but tend to play with a subscription (like X-Box Game Pass) which reduces clutter. I’m not just being contrary but would really like to know why an experience in a console game or VR is any less real than anything else we experience. Keep up these great videos - they challenge me to think of the different perspectives people can have on life. And I do need to get rid of some of my crap ;-)

@SonamHoani

2 жыл бұрын

I see what you’re saying, and I do agree. Experience in video games doesn’t have to be “lesser.” It’s just a personal statement, I think that… the amount of time playing video games condenses to not so many meaningful moments. There’s some afternoons I remember playing with my friends… and even some evenings I remember playing by myself. But then there were MANY more hours, which for some reason I intuit, that if I were on my death bed and asked to reflect… I get the sense that I’d wish I’d spent a lot more of that time doing something… healthier, or more challenging, or more beneficial for others… So maybe those values make up my unexplained hierarchy of experiential preference! … (Thank you for being so constructive with your comment 😄)

@tedmooney2829

2 жыл бұрын

@@SonamHoani That's a really good reply. It's on our death bed that we'll determine what was a healthy and challenging use of our very short and precious lives!

@SonamHoani

2 жыл бұрын

Yea! 😄 That’s how I think about what I do with my time, which is probably why I’m a bit hard-line.

I am a new sub to the channel for a little while now, love it! I'll take a look through your videos to see if there's one about the making of your shirts, but if not, would you please consider making one?

@CubanCubeFan

2 жыл бұрын

Excellent idea!!

@SonamHoani

2 жыл бұрын

Hello! Welcome 😊 You won’t find one! But perhaps I shall make it so that you will be able to find one in the coming weeks 😃 Thank you for this idea!

@EclecticHottie

2 жыл бұрын

@@SonamHoani I look forward to it! You're an inspiration for me to own less! My friends think I'm already extreme (been minimalist for 5 years, going on 6), but the peace didn't follow when I had no choice but to move into a smaller space. I have too many things once again and have no idea where to start with letting more go because I fit so well in my previous home. I'm going to be moving again, and more than likely to a larger space, but until then I feel like I'm drowning because I have no storage space, just living in a small bedroom.

@SonamHoani

2 жыл бұрын

Oh yes! I lived in a VERY small bedroom once! 😆 I suppose getting started is always the hard part. It took me awhile to feel good about letting the first things go and then eventually it was addictive!

I have a kindle just cause I dont want millions of books, i also still play video games but I get a lot of enjoyment from said games, I no longer play online games nor do I dedicate too much time to games, i just love exploring the stories and music like an interactive film. In saying that I completely agree with you and the vast majority of people use games in a very unhealthy way. I love your videos, im very much a minimalist and i only keep things that have deep meaning for me (gaming is all digital) I eat and drink healthy, and im learning to move forward. Im definitely not as extreme as you with it but i own maybe 50 things throughout the house

@nathanglynn7443

Жыл бұрын

to add to this i dont play call of duty or gta or any other online sort of game, just random story rpg titles and often this is no longer than half an hour to an hour a day

@SonamHoani

Жыл бұрын

It sounds like you’re living and examined life that’s what matters. In fairness I do have some fond memories of gaming with friends :)

@nathanglynn7443

Жыл бұрын

@@SonamHoani i think as long as it doesnt rule your life its okay, i think over 90% of people who play games have it rule their life though and would be way better off quitting. I have spills, sometimes ill play an hour a day, sometimes i wont play at all for a month, given its so fleeting i allow it into my life. I have pretty much dumbed my phone down, deleted all social media accounts and practice monthly declutters and constantly revisiting frugality. Im getting there, i just dont mind escapism time to time, a good novel, movie or a little game session sparks so much joy. Again though, i dont play mindless games, just ones with great stories and inspiration. I used to follow a kung fu mentality and approach to life, i noticed you videos on enlightenment and im going to allow myself a little binge on them, i really like what youre doing here on youtube, the inspirations you share will help many lost people turn their lives around im sure of it!

@SonamHoani

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I deeply appreciative of your very thought-through and compassionate response here. This is wonderful intentional living 😄 I agree with what you’re saying here (they’re my thoughts too 😀).

Do you have any videos or tips on wardrobe? I was surprised to hear you say your wardrobe is versatile while still being minimalist. Can we get a wardrobe tour lol?

@SonamHoani

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! This is a great idea thank you 🙏 Someone else asked for a minimalist video, but I wasn’t sure which. So I’ll do this!

Interesting video. You really don't go travelling abroad at all though? That is some commitment and I doubt I could live like that - too many places I want to see. I guess that desire in itself (as Sam Harris would say) is just another appearance in consciousness, but I can't yet overcome it haha.

@SonamHoani

2 жыл бұрын

It’s true :D Perhaps it’s easier to enforce living in New Zealand. I also intend to live somewhere else in the long run though and this will provide an opportunity to see something new!

@breatheinsimple5369

Жыл бұрын

@@SonamHoani where do you hope to live long term?

@SonamHoani

Жыл бұрын

Currently… I will be moving to Europe long term, most likely. The technology and centralisation over there would likely make it easier for me to live my dream life ☺️

I've watched several minimalists describe their life style. I'm still waiting for the minimalist who gives up their automobile. I am lucky to live in a place where one is not necessary. Not owning a car is the single most act you can do for the environment. Buying unbleached cotton or second hand tech may have a feel good effect, but in the grand scheme of things it's what we in NE USA call bupkis.

@SonamHoani

2 жыл бұрын

My aim is to be car free and flight free in the future. I’m not sure why you would say that other things, which are better for the environment is nothing at all… I mean if it’s better for the environment, it’s better for the environment, it all adds up and I think the goaI is to be as perfect as possible 😄

@extrememinimalism

4 ай бұрын

There are minimalists out there who don't own one at all, like me ha.

@SonamHoani

3 ай бұрын

I am also car free now 😄🙌🎉

@extrememinimalism

3 ай бұрын

@@SonamHoani congrats or maybe not? how does it feel?