Hey guys! Just wanted to let you know that my new book, Things That Matter, is finally here. I put my heart into it, and I can’t wait to share it with you. You can pick up a copy at www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/676394/things-that-matter-by-joshua-becker/

Watching the Ukrainian people flee their country this week - what do they have? Their children in their warm coats and hats, a most favorite stuffed animal clutched in their arms, some with their dogs or cats. ALL that is precious and able to be carried. That's all. What else is important in life? The most important things cannot be bought. What a lesson for all of us.

@jj-yu6id

2 жыл бұрын

This is well said and so true. In a moment's rush we will only be able to grab what's most important and valuable at the same time, which is usually life and if we are lucky and well organized maybe documents, that's it.

@716Rosy

2 жыл бұрын

This should be lesson to all of us.

@greenkitty82

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I agree. I think when facing a horrific situation like the Ukrainians are you really are seeing the truth of what really is important. I saw on TV one lady get rid of most of her luggage simply so she could take her dog on the train as there wasn't room for both. She chose a life over her things. We consume based on what society wants us to do but in being afraid of what people think I just don't see how it can make them truly happy. I have hobbies that I do need to buy for but helping people and animals makes me genuinely happy.

@scottgould6590

2 жыл бұрын

If there were a house fire, in a moment of saving your life and nothing else, you will know what is important in life.

@blessedmamags7796

2 жыл бұрын

AMEN 💓

“Possessions may briefly impress people, but they never inspire.” Thank you for this wonderful nugget of wisdom!

No one can take their possessions with them beyond the grave.

@nunaafham9875

2 жыл бұрын

Agree

“ Over the years I’ve learned to enjoy pretty things without owning them and it’s a game changer” Benita Larsson ✨

Covid was a terrible time, but the one thing i think it made you realise, that what really mattered in life was friends and family certainly not possessions, Thankyou Joshua x

After cyclone Tracy in 1974 my husband and I and 2 daughters sat in the gutter with what we had on .We felt such joy we were unharmed and alive . We went on to spend the following year living out of 4 suitcases travelling the world , the best year of our lives .travelling to 3rd world countries /

@mstorry9325

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, that is an amazing story. I am glad you were unharmed and able to fine joy and freedom in your next steps

Who so ever gets up in the morning safe at his place, healthy in his body, and have his food for the day he is as if he owns the whole world.

When the clip of the little baby came up on the video, I almost burst into tears. Time goes by so fast. My oldest is 30 and my youngest turned 18 a couple of months ago. All my babies are adults now. It's so much work, but there are times I miss those baby days. 👶 ❤ For you young moms, please don't wish them away.

@monikasea

2 жыл бұрын

So true.I have 4 and they grow so fast

@anandibanerjee332

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for remindings,feeling proud as a young mother

@alanbirkner1958

2 жыл бұрын

My youngest is 41. Tina, Al's wife

@jj-yu6id

2 жыл бұрын

It hurts looking back, but it makes you proud of what they've become and all the values you instilled in them.

@AmmaraSHAH773377

2 жыл бұрын

For any parent or soon to be , i strongly recommend using Montessori at home with your child from the start. It will help so much i promise. Its a great screen free approach to aid and guide our kids following their developmental needs.

Thanks Joshua!! It’s a great reminder after the mass media marketing that we need to buy more to be happy. Less is more ! ❣️

@rosalynne8792

2 жыл бұрын

Yes..funny that!..the marketing.. and, "they" are really "ramping it up" now as we come out of loooong tough lockdowns. However, it is understandable as retail/businesses have suffered greatly the last 2 years. However, a lot of people are not going to rush out to shop... they have benefited from the savings made during lockdown.. and many have also realised the benefits of this. In fact, many are reluctant to "go back to the office" after working from home for more than 2 years. Why waste money and time on public transport to go to an office to do what you have done well from home? Of course, not all work in an office but I think a lot of priorities and habits have changed. But part-time home/office will become the new norm. And, many have also realised we do not need all that "stuff". I have been madly decluttering..actually started before pandemic, but ramped it up 12 months ago. Just being retired made me more conscious of what "not to leave behind" for others to "deal with"...as, a lot of "stuff" I have is what was left in boxes by a few previous generations. It is really hard, emotionally,sometimes, but even doing one drawer or cupboard a day you will "get there". Photos are hardest. I have many going back 150+ years that need organising/sorting. But, my own, from 70s to 90s will be heavily culled also🤗 Cheers from the world's "most locked down city"... Melbourne, Australia.😁👍🇦🇺

I agree with this! Possessions don't bring happiness. Happiness comes from within! 😃

So true. Why burden ourselves with things we really don't need? I feel that people who fill their lives with possessions are really lonely people and they think these things will bring them the love and closeness they want.

Time does go by quickly. And it's never late to change.

Once again, thank you for no ads!

Joshua our favorite KZreadr! My husband and I have learned so much from you and old enough to be your parents. You are a very wise young man. God bless you and your family. Reminding us to focus on the essential not the incidental.

@JoshuaBecker

2 жыл бұрын

You are very kind. Thank you.

What a great reminder. How I wish everybody could see this and really reflect on this issue.

Joshua, of all your wonderful videos, this one is in the top three! Great advice. I think whenever I die, I want this played at my funeral! We all need these reminders. Our time on this soil is short. Collect joy, not possessions.

Thank you for the reminders. We need to watch this on a daily basis.

Possessions steal our time & energy. That is so....TRUE!!! Possessions weigh us down. Thank you for the reminder!!! 😊😁😀😎👍

@alexandraeverafter1015

2 жыл бұрын

That is true. Now, we regret collecting Hummels, which have not gone up in value at all. They are just weighing down our shelf space. I feel like throwing them across the room like the plates in old Palmolive commercials.

@rosieroberts6738

2 жыл бұрын

@@alexandraeverafter1015 ...my Mom collected Hummels as well. She slowly got rid of them as she was aging. She passed away last year on Valentine's Day. We only found 4 remaining. I now have 2 as a reminder of our childhood. 🥰👍

I feel relaxed when I watch your videos :)

At 2:40 when you said Our Hearts and our souls define who we are was amazing ! Thank you for all you do Joshua . After reading your book "The more of less" my life has been changed forever and definitely for the better . God Bless you

Amen! We in the West so need to embrace this, especially those of faith!

Your Eternal Soul is Too Valuable to Waste Chasing Temporary Things of This World

Thanks Joshua for all your "reminders" - they are always welcome. After all, "You can't take it with you."

So much useful information and wisdom in just a few minutes. I'm reminded of the saying, "Quality is your best investment". Better to have a few well-made items and use them year after year than to keep buying new things. Also, and I don't know who it came from, there's another saying that is valuable: 'Happiness isn't having what you want, it's wanting what you have". P.S.--- Good to see an A.W. Tozer book make a cameo appearance in your video, Joshua!

@cindygonzalez3342

2 жыл бұрын

I noticed the A.W. Tozer book also.

I needed to hear this. Thank you for the reminder!

@sirdino6967

2 жыл бұрын

me to it come at the right time

Thank you Joshua. You always WOW!!! me. Is like you making this video to keep me focus. May the LORD keep giving you wisdom to help some of us.

Good afternoon! Thanks for sharing this great podcast with all of us & God bless!☀

I only purchase things that I will use and of high quality to ensure longevity. Simple living is the new essential norm. 😎🔥

@jessie9653

2 жыл бұрын

Me too

❤️ lots of inspiration and ideas from you.

On Point🙏thanks for your inspiring video 🌻

Even your messages are minimalist. Truth and wisdom per second ratio is off the charts. Love!

Went from a high profile, high paying job to quitting the huge pay cheque. 2.5 years later I don’t know the direction, but 85% of my possessions are gone. I get more of my life back every day! Cleaning is quicker. I had some very hard lessons like nearly dying a few times that it woke me up - I can’t take it all, why have it?! Enjoy the time with my animals, and we never truly know how long we have anyway xo thanks for reminding me (in my hard times, who I used to be - a person with less much less!)

I really needed this message. Thank you! ✨"Better pursuits rather than more things.'✨

Joshua I watched this 3 times and you couldn't have come on at a better time

Great video, thank u for sharing .

I recently did a major purge in my house. Getting rid of knick nacks, clutter, items I have but don't use. It is very freeing mentally.

Thank you. It’s a message I needed to hear 👂 today it at this moment. For a hoarder it’s difficult to get rid of stuff though, but this video’s wisdom does hit home and will keep that in mind. Thank you again.

This video was like a morning devotional. Thank you! Very inspiring. I bet you could create a minimalism devotional book. 🙂

Excellent advice. This video is a good reminder of the importance of relationships, learning, and experiencing life. In the past, obtaining possessions has robbed me of financial stability and has interfered with me enjoying my home--too much clutter! Now that I have minimized my home, I am able to relax and turn to other, more worthwhile pursuits. Thanks for all that you have taught me.

Thank you for this words of wisdom…

Thank you for brevity. Thus I save and rewatch. Thank you for clarity of purpose. It is always about making life better-never about making you a celebrity or buying merchandise. I trust you. My time use is becoming more closely aligned with my values. I thank you.

AW Tozer. I love that man. There was a quick shot of a lady reading one of his books.

What a terrific quote from Mae West!!!!

Love this, thanks for sharing 👏🏼

Very well said Joshua!

Hey Joshua, I've been on this hedonic treadmill of sorts with minimalism, finances, and self-wellness for the last 10 years or so.. I am stepping off to analyze and take a different path. I get to a point of contentment with things in particular then gradually my items increase then im decluttering again. It feels so satisfying but upsetting as I increase. I have a channel that I haven't maintained that's to help keep me accountable to myself, how do you truly ascertain for yourself what is enough. people are so avoidant of making a definitive amount it makes it difficult for me a really materialistic person to grasp. But in the true sense of materialism in caring about the material and what pours into creation, I'd like to understand "enough" better. That's probably going to be my next video topic and I'd appreciate your insight.

@mariah3654

2 жыл бұрын

It's an ongoing process. Lather, rinse, repeat. Don't beat yourself up. I find that every 6 months minimum I can go through and get rid of quite a few things. Every time I purchase something I'm very much aware of how much space and time it will require - because everything I purchase requires either space or time.

@jj-yu6id

2 жыл бұрын

I once read something that says "the amount of money spent is the amount of your life wasted" merely because you work to earn the money and the time spent earning the money account for your life. We all know that we can't avoid spending money. We need food, shelter, clothes etc but, I believe the time we take to spend money unnecessarily is the time we should be spending finding more meaningful things in life, like a good clean laugh or just a stroll through nature or better yet donating that time and resources to someone indeed, will bring grater satisfaction.

Great insight as always, thank you!

Appreciate this reminder 💝. Thank you !

Wonderful message, and oh so true

So TRUE!! Thank you Thank you Thank you ♥️

This is absolute truth!!! Love this!

Constantly inspired by these messages. Thanks.

The ultimate desire is to have no desire. This is true transcendence of material possessions.

Your videos are always impressive Joshua. Keep on inspiring others. God bless your family and your soul.

Hi Joshua, I'm not saying possessions are more important but it seems like you're very lucky to have good people in your life but it's not that simple for everyone. I have tremendous TRUST ISSUES with people that life has taught me. I know everyone is not the same but I choose to live in my own bubble to avoid hurt & betrayal. All I've been is a single mom my entire adult life and although they're GROWN now I'm still just a mom. I don't have ANY friends, no partner and sometimes family can be very toxic so I stay away. Sorry to be a downer but there's so much more...

@JoshuaBecker

2 жыл бұрын

I think you’d enjoy putting yourself out there, learning to trust, and making friends.

@lisarivers1438

2 жыл бұрын

@@JoshuaBecker Thanks but if you knew me you would know that I'm the complete opposite of that. I'm an extreme introvert. I don't socialize, I literally go to work and home and at work nobody "really" likes me so I've learned to be ok with no friends, no social media etc. Even just these random comments are a lot for. I understand that you wouldn't understand I've pretty much heard that my whole life. I'm ok with it, take care.

What wonderful words thank you !

Great 👍 thanks about every word in this video .

Thank you!

Thank you for your inspiring messages always 🙏.

Thank you 🙏

Thank you 😁

Hi Joshua, I heard you first time,great to hear,just subscribed yr channel ,GOD bless you, Hope I'm gonna learn new things here , good things you you told abt possessions, thank you

I try to only buy what I need. Food and gas and if I do want something for my garden or yard, I go thrifting lol

So good, Joshua❤ I want so many people to see this video!

Joy is found in creativity, achievement, discovery and other subjective ways that satisfies one's soul. I've not bought a material possession, beyond the basics, that offered more than brief amusement.

Wise wise words xxx

Lovely reminder for today.

"possessions perish, spoil, fade...and most of them these days are by design" showing the cell phone

Thanks Joshua! Heard about you from Dawn’s channel.

So true. 👍

Thanks for this reminder. I just have to stop online shopping coz I'm moving. I guess it's a good point to live minimalist style at the new place. So, I'm gonna start to declutter now with your videos on. For inspiration of course, coz it's gonna take a longggg time if I'm not. 😅😅😅

Amen!

*A simple life is the best life*

I became a minimalist because I'm tired of theifs I'm tired of misplacing things and I'm tired of the losing interest and I'm tired of worrying about what if I save up a fortune and perhaps something happens like I get hospitalized or die and cannot use what I've worked so hard saving

Joshua is looking younger, fitter & fabulously handsome by the day💕

A. W. Tozer... nice. Anything else on your Worth-reading list?

Many years ago, I heard a sermon about there's no van behind a hearse. Tina, Al's wife

Chasing material possessions does not bring happiness but I wonder if this pressure to be significant and make your mark on the world also makes people unhappy. I think you find more happiness in just being. Not everybody is going to change the world

@JoshuaBecker

2 жыл бұрын

You think you find more happiness in just being than in helping others?

@kathleenking9777

2 жыл бұрын

Good Morning, long-time viewer here. I agree with Puff Piece in that it is important to be able to “just be” and find contentment in caring for one’s own soul. Sometimes THAT is how we contribute to the world. It does not necessarily mean we are not doing some element of good works in our lives. Also agree with Puff Piece that the pressure to ‘contribute,’ ie to volunteer, to do this, to do that, to take up our precious time can cause unhappiness. Finding it interesting Joshua that you jumped right to that question/response versus a more supportive response for what other great minds (read for example, mindfulness) have spent their lives’ work teaching others: just be. Is that not considered ‘enough’ in your version/view of minimalism? Again, just find interesting, appreciate opportunity for discussion. 🤔

@JoshuaBecker

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment Kathleen. You'll have to correct me if I am misunderstanding your response/questions. Are you asking, "Won't I be just as satisfied with my life by focusing only on my own needs (just being) like some people say?" Then I would say No. You won't find more happiness focusing only on your self ("just being") than you would find in living a life that helps others. That is not my version/view of minimalism. I argue for owning fewer possessions so you can live a focused and passionate life that brings the most good into the world. This is where we find happiness, meaning, and fulfillment-living a selfless life, not a selfish one. But again, if I misunderstood your question, sorry for misinterpretation your question.

@puffpiece1375

2 жыл бұрын

@@JoshuaBecker You’ve made my response out to be selfish and only focussed on self interest. You have missed my point and tried to shame me in the process. My point had nothing to do with helping others. You can just be and help others too like any normal human would, In any case helping others is often about self glory and seeking recognition/ affirmation. That’s ego and ego is the root of unhappiness.

@puffpiece1375

2 жыл бұрын

@Jennifer K People are always trying to ‘live their best life’ and ‘make every minute count’ and seek meaning and significance in everything they do. Essentially this about ego. Let go your ego and the need to be significant and recognised and just be. You will find your way.

Reading Tozer is a good idea.

Sitting in a huge line at the car wash listening to this. Coincidence??

I know these words are 100% correct. But for example I am waiting for a new mobile phone for a couple of months for my birthday. But I got a promotion and want to buy it with it now. I do not need a new mobile now, my old one is fine and is still working ... I just want the new one so badly! :( so its a struggle between the devil and the angel on each of my shoulders ...

Dear Joshua, does this include owning an investment that brings you money every month؟؟؟؟

@JoshuaBecker

2 жыл бұрын

You mean like Income from a job?

❤️👍

What do you eat every day ? Joshua.

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Thanks a lot for the mesg. Your wife is too beautiful. People in life are more important than stuff.

@JoshuaBecker

2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful indeed. Both inside and out.

Raise your hand if you started a collection and regret it now.

Daddy used to say, don't let your possessions possess you.....

🌹🌷💐💖

…this doesn’t apply in any way to owning a boat, does it? :)

*Less is more*

How Beautifully defined by you .

Luke 12:15

👩🏻🙋🏻‍♀️😌

@JoshuaBecker

2 жыл бұрын

First!

This is presidential

Anas bin Malik reported: (Mohammad) The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “If the son of Adam had a valley full of gold, he would want to have two valleys. Nothing fills his mouth but the dust of the grave, yet Allah will relent to whoever repents to Him.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 6075, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1048 Aisha reported: (Mohammad) The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The best of you are the best to their families, and I am the best to my family. When your companion dies, then do not abuse him.” Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhī 3895

Very true. Today, my husband is visiting his Aunt possibly for the last time because she doesn't have much time left on the earth. More importantly than things, he wanted to make sure she is 100% sure she is going to Heaven. Nothing more important than that. So, make sure you believe that it is only by God dying on the cross for your sins that can save you & ask Him to forgive your sins & take you to Heaven when it's your time to die. He will save you.

@waterfallpeace8057

2 жыл бұрын

@kakylong2 Prayers & thoughts of peace for your husband & your family. Jesus saves.

@deborahpellerito6117

2 жыл бұрын

Amen Amen Amen

@kakylong2

2 жыл бұрын

@@waterfallpeace8057 Yes, He does!

I just bought a new 1950's Gibson Les Paul and I'm overjoyed. Nope, money doesn't buy happiness, it does however buy the yacht that takes you to the island where you find it. (J Depp)

Is life too valuable to waste time chasing a home that doesn’t make you sad?