#extreme minimalism #intentional living #essentialism #sustainable living
I make videos about intentional living and being an essentialist. I also care for the world and environment and try to live more in harmony with the world and nature.
I used to be overwhelmed most of the time and I felt quite lost, kind of drowning in all the excess, details and all the noise that the world had to offer me. Several years ago I stared my extreme minimalist journey to find my own voice, meaning, purpose and to speak my own truth. I believe that less is more and that we need time and space to reflect on our lives, to know what is truly important before it's all too late. Our time here is so precious and short.
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Thank you the great content I like Mahindra xu700 (7 seater)waiting for a 5 seater version. I am trying hard to resist the Chinese brands..i really want something durable and reliable .
Sorry you lost so many pets remember they were blessed having a good owner who really cared for them loved them sometimes its just their time to go you will probably see them in the after life
People can be so uncaring when it comes to loss of pets. I grew up with pets and have had pets through my life. Right now two cats. The loss of our beloved pet/pets just breaks our hearts every time they get sick and dies. So, I know what you’ve been through and how you feel. When I was younger, young like you, I cared a lot about other people and their feelings and rarely got that empathy and sympathy back. Many people just can’t take it when we feel low, depressed and especially when it comes to grief. You will change as you get older and I hear it already in your words. When in my age (plus 50 that is) you may feel more like “I’m in mourning and if you can’t handle it, well, that’s your problem” and you just shrug it off. You will have some nearest and dearest who actually can understand but don’t be surprised if they stop sympathizing if your grief or depression “takes too long”. Always look after yourself, be a bit selfish without feeling bad about it. I find you a remarkable strong, beautiful and caring person inside and out. Lovely table and your rabbit seems to love it too 🙂 Love and hugs 🌹💗
Im happy u r feeling better❤ p.s. table looks great😊
I am going through exactly everything u are describing. I just lost my cat Zoe, she was 19yrs old. I FEEL and think exactly the same was as u. Its amazing this video from u. Thank you so much and we will be ok ❤ u r NOT alone❤
So glad to see you back. I’m sorry for your losses and looking forward to your creative journey 💙
Peace be with you
I'm so happy to see you back and I really feel you with the loss of your pets. It really is so painful, and I think that the pain never really leaves, it just transforms over time. I still hugely miss my dog who I lost when I was 15 (I'm now 37).
I missed you very much Anja...good to have you back❤❤❤
Anja, I'm sorry for your loss and suffering. I had cared for many pets for most of my life and it has always been difficult to watch them get sick and to lose them, as it is when you love and lose people in your life. Grief is very solitary and personal and everyone does it differently and it can be difficult for other to understand your feelings.The trouble with caring for small animals is that their life span is often short and so the losses are sooner. My last cat was so special to me. She was so loving and was a huge comfort to me when I was recovering from a serious injury. Towards the end of her life she became very ill and eventually we had to have her euthanised. Since then, we have not had another pet. It is good that you have another strong passion to help you through. I hope with one door closing you will discover a new passion that brings you love and contentment.
Hi Anja, what you said really resonated with me. I'm so sorry for your losses and the painful ways other people have responded to your suffering. You describe things very well. It was lovely to watch you restore the table. ... and the art! 🧡
It’s lovely to see a video from you, Anja. I think some people, perhaps quite a large number, can - to use an English idiom - be ‘fair weather friends’. People who are around for the good times, the successes, the highs. But not to be found when someone is going through hardship or loss or failure or grief. And part of that is surely what modern society teaches us about ‘success’ - it tends to lead to superficiality in relationships, rather than those of deep meaning. A 1,000 social media ‘friends’ but no-one who will call on you to check you’re doing okay. I hope you’re doing okay after this period of grief. Your gentle, counter-cultural thoughts on this channel are really valued.
Sorry for your loss it’s never easy. I have tortoises 🐢 and although they could still get ill, if looked after well they will outlive me. I love them so much and they are such little characters.
Thank you, Kasia. I was thinking about tortoises to be honest. How are they as pets, do they interact a lot? It's so funny to hear that they have their own little characters 🙂
@@AnjasArtWorld I have 2 Russian tortoises or (horsfields) they stay small, so you can keep them in an enclosure about 6x3ft minimum. I use old bookshelf’s with reinforced bottoms for mine. They are happy on their own, and they really do have unique personalities, mine are both the same age from the same breeder but one is shyer than the other. If you have the space for something bigger Herman’s tortoises are personable and bigger than that red foot or cherry heads. It depends on space and your weather conditions as what would work best for you. I would suggest maybe looking @gardenstatetortoise or @kampkenan here on KZread they have lots of advice of enclosures and what different breeds need. Research is key, it’s just unfortunate there is so much miss information about but I trust these 2 sources. There is an amazing tortoise community on instagram also. ❤️
The table is beautiful🥰
Thank you 😊
I am so sorry for your loss. It's so hard to lose a pet because of the love they give us. I'm glad to see you are back and hope that you take time for yourself when you need it. We will always be here waiting to see what happens for you.
That is so kind of you, Melanie. Thank you so much. 🙏💛
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im wishing the best for you, Anja. you bring so much joy to many people with this channel and i just hope you can show the same kindness to yourself over time. grief is such a heavy emotion. best wishes to you for a very long time <3
That is so kind of you. Thank you, Haley 🙏💛
I was so happy to see a new video from you! I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your pets, though. I know how hard that is. 💔Thank you for sharing your beautiful, wise, honest energy and spirit with us! Hearing your words are healing and refreshing! And your table came out absolutely gorgeous! ❤️
Thank you so much, Laurie 🙏💛
Hi Anja, happy you have returned. I can really understand you and identify with how you feel...my thoughts and prayers are with you... blessings.deatra
Deatra, thank you so much and it's so good to hear from you. I really missed your comments! 🙏 🙂
Hello Anja, happy you are
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Aw sweet animals. We had two Holland lopp rabbits for a few years that died a year and a few months apart (last one died two Decembers ago). It was really sad. We no longer have animals. Your sweet animals are lovely. I am sorry to hear about the cat you had. That is a long life it lived. It is okay to change your priorities in order to make sure you feel that peace. I am sorry to hear that you felt helpless at times or guilt in regards to your pets. I loved seeing you repairing this. It turned out so pretty! These art films are really unique! I liked seeing them at the end of your video.
Thank you so much for all your kind words. And I can understand that you no longer have animals, it's so difficult to lose them. I'm so happy to hear that you enjoyed the table repairing and the artworks at the end. This was from an exhibition from Marina Abramovic, it was really good 😊
It's nice to see you again Anja! I'm very sorry for everything you've been through, I've lost many pets too, the last one was my first dog, in January. I'm still grieving. Not everyone understands, Anja, but I assure you that there are many more who do. A big hug from Italy❤
Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm sorry to hear that you also went through a lot of pet loss. Losing your first dog must be so difficult. Sending you a big hug too. Take care 💛
Anja! ❤ I am truly uplifted to see a video from you! It offers much wisdom and genuine soulspeak. Dark nights of the soul are hard roads to navigate, yet you pressed on (and looked back just long enough) to embrace the bittersweet, deeply profound lessons. You were always dear, and now you are able to realize your precious and priceless worth. 🙏
Jean, 💕 I really missed your comments! :) How are you doing? Thank you for your kind words and your unique insights as always. 🙏 Yes, sometimes we have to go through the dark nights of the soul. 💛
Hi Anja! I’m so happy to see you back on KZread and I am glad you’re feeling better. I look forward to future videos, take care.
Thank you so much, Tim! 😊
I lost my rabbit 5 months ago. I am so sorry you been going through so much. I still miss her.
I'm so sorry to hear that. Take care. Sending you a big hug. 🫂
@@AnjasArtWorld Thank you. Wish you the best.
Hi Anja, so glad to see you back, I couldn't wait to watch your video when it popped up on the screen this morning. Sometimes in life we have to re-set our priorities and I think you're on the right track. I could not believe someone had previously painted over that beautiful table top, you did a great job with the restoration. Have a great day, have some fun and enjoy.
Thanks so much and it's so nice to hear that. Yes, sometimes we really do need to re-set our priorities. I completely agree with you. And yes, haha I could not believe the painting on the table myself either :) You have a great day too!
So lovely to see you back. Really glad you are feeling better. I really do understand. I have always been told I am too sensitive and too emotional. I get so attached to my pets and loosing them physically hurts. I am practicing healthy attachment to try and help have animals in my life but for it not to destroy my life. Thank you for returning and sharing this with us. Its not easy.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your story. I think that it's so beautiful that you are practicing healthy attachment to help animals. Bless you. 🙏
Oh I’ve missed you and so happy you’re back. Glad you’re going to focus on taking care of your self, it’s so important. So sorry to hear of your losses and the disappointment with the support around you. I understand that feeling and again having that inner strength to get through hard times is what we can depend on. My cat is 17 and I dread her loss. Grief is the price we pay for loving. So happy you’re here and that table is beautiful, great job restoring it. Wishing you much calm and contentment 🌸
Rochelle, I really missed your comments too! :) You are right, self care is so important, and so is our inner strength during hard times. I remember that I also started to dread the loss of my cat at around 16/17. And I was thinking about it a lot during that time. Just the thought alone is so painful. Luckily she did have very good years still and I was able to enjoy her company. I hope your cat gets very, very old and you get a lot of time together :) But indeed grief is the price we pay for love. Take care. 💛
God bless you and all your wee creatures.❤
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Welcome back. 😊
Thank you! 🙏 😊
@@AnjasArtWorldglad to see you are still living the minimalist way. I thought you might be going in a different direction. 😅
You're back! I had been wondering. So sorry to hear about the loss of your pets. While they are with us, they give us something that cannot be replaced. Those art works you showed us at the end are powerful!
Thank you so much. 🙏 Yes, the artworks are amazing aren't they. They are from Marina Abramović's exhibition 🙂
I was thinking of you Anja and wondering if you're okay. I am glad you managed to get through your trials and came out enlightened and learned coping mechanisms. Bless you dear and thank you for your video, I learn from your experiences and insights. 🌷
Thank you so much. I really appreciate it, also your thoughts. 💛
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Namo Amituofo. Good blessings to you.
Thank you 🙏
So glad you're back 😊 your videos are so calming and inspiring. I'm very sorry for all the loss you've been through 🤍 I resonate with a lot of what you said; I also "feel too much" and cannot help it. It can be lonely to be "too sensitive" in this world. I hope you find more caring and gentle people to surround yourself with 💛
Thank you so much. 💛 Yes, sometimes it really is difficult to feel 'too much' in this world isn't it. 🙏
Good to see you. You can make your life new every day. Hope its a happy one!❤️💖💕
Thanks so much, Patricia. And so good to hear from you again too 💛
I also love how calming lying on the floor is 🩵 Thank you for this beautiful and honest video 🥰❤️
Thank you. 🙏 Yes, lying on the floor is so calming, isn't it. 💛
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Hi, Anja. I am very happy that you are back. I am very sorry for your lost pets. I know how heartbreaking it can be , I was also very attached to all my pets and I am still grieving. I also visited my best friends grave today, he died in 2015, he would be 35 in a few days. So the grief is a big topic in my life now. Thank you for your videos for it always remind me to take care of myself to be the best version of myslef for me, my daughter and my husband. My family is everything to me. The table is stunning. I do not like Marina Abramovic and her work because I believe in God and Jesus Christ and her art and behavior is just full of satanic vibes for my liking.
Thank you so much. And I'm also sorry to hear that grief is a big topic in your life right now. I understand and respect your dislike for Marina Abramović. Honestly, I also struggle with her satanic vibes. From an artistic and art history perspective I find her art interesting. But I totally get your point of view. Take care. 💛
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I am so sorry for all your losses. Loving animals is so incredible and so painful at the same time. And when you are an introvert who feels things more deeply it is even more difficult. Thank you for sharing and for all of your wonderful videos. You have been a very positive, peaceful influence on me.
Thanks so much, Celia. Yes, you said that very well. Loving animals is both incredible for their unconditional love but also so painful. Also, so true from the introverts point of view. The feelings are intense. But it's so good to hear again from you :) And also thanks for the SuperThanks, really appreciate it. 💛
Dear Anja, I'm so happy to see you post again...I've been thinking of you, hoping you were doing ok. Your thoughts and development are very inspiring, thank you for sharing and I think you're headed in a good and healthy direction. You can be so proud of pulling yourself out of a dark place - it's one of the hardest things to do! Focussing on a consistent state of calmness reminds me of the ancient greek philosopher Epicurus. He called that concept Ataraxia, maybe you're interested in reading more about it. Amazing work on that table by the way and so relaxing to watch! Would you consider making a video about the things you do to help your nervous system? I hope you're having a lovely day!
Thank you so much. It's so kind that you were thinking about how I was doing. I appreciate it so much. And thank you for your tip about Epicurus, I am familiar with his name but never really looked deeper into his work. I will check it out, also the concept Ataraxia. It sounds very interesting :) And yes, I will do a video about sensory calmness and the nervous system 💛
Thank you for this video, good to see you🙏
So nice of you 🙂 🙏
I resonate alot with your statement of people feeling uncomfortable when you're griefing too long (for their own comfort). it's been almost a year after a very traumatic situation happened in my life and the majority of people in my life wanted me to move on faster, find a new relationship as soon as possible, thinking I'm not griefing the life that got ripped away from my own hands so unexpectedly. I feel you, Anja. It is very unfair und sad to know that there arent alot of people out there who truly care as much as you do. ♥
Thank you for sharing, and I'm so sorry to hear that you went through a traumatic situation and the grief that comes with it. And also about the people around you. It's so difficult when your 'support system' doesn't really support you in time of need. It is a hard lesson in reality. You are right that not many people care the same as we do. Take care of yourself. You take all the time you need. Bless you. 🙏💛
That's kind of two way street though , isn't it? Have you being concerned about what's going on in their lives? Have all the people in your life being coming to you telling you all their problems and the issues they've been dealing with for the last year, while you acted as their "support system". And if they did would you be able to keep being the sympathetic friend to all of them all the time or would you have to draw a boundary so that you wouldn't end up being swamped?
@@Smithpolly hey, it seems like you're projecting right now. My statement is vague yet supporting of Anja's feelings. That's all.
@@Dee_Idie You wrote " It is very unfair und sad to know that there arent alot of people out there who truly care as much as you do," I assume you're referring to the people in your life that you don't think have been sympathetic enough to you. So my question to you is, are you spending as much time focused on their problems and their issues (and they must have some ) as you are expecting them to be focused on yours?
I’m so happy you’re back❤️
Thank you, Theresa 💛
The table you were working on came out stunning - great job!!!!
Thanks, I am also very happy with this table. It's my new make-up table 😊
Dearest Anja - May the Lord comfort you in your loss. Thank you for this video. God bless you and all those you hold near and dear in your heart, Love Rachel
Thank you so much for these kind words, Rachel. Bless you. 🙏💛
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You're back! :-)
Yes, finally 🙂 🙏
Happy to see your video and hear your thoughts 🌼 Your renewed table looks very nice. Very cool to see the exhibit you visited - I am a fan of Marina Abramović's work also. Wishing you good health and peace in your heart
Thank you, Stephanie. 💛 And how nice to hear that you are a fan of Marina Abramović's work too. She is amazing :)