the Toxic Side of slow living

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Slow living changed my life, but there's a dark side to slow living as well. How can you recognize toxic slow living? Find out as we talk about the problem with slow living and what slow living and mistakes to avoid on your path to simple living!
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The Toxic Side of Slow Living
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00:00 what is the toxic side of slow living?
01:20 work is bad for you
02:20 live off-grid
03:30 change your aesthetic
04:24 don't have kids
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@MadisunGray 11 месяцев назад

What are some misconceptions or myths about slow living that you've had or that I should address in the future? 👇 I hope that this video is encouraging and gives you permission to break the "rules"

@annedaniel9605 10 месяцев назад

I wish I had known these things when my children were little- but now in my forties and my children are grown up- I have put these things in place and chat with my kids about them. If the Lord blesses us with grandkids I want to help them understand what slow living is and is not. 🤍

@EllaCharlotteJones 9 месяцев назад

I totally agree about slow living not needing to be living in the middle of nowhere - how could the idea be accessible if its only for people living rurally?

@user-qz2uq8wx8w 9 месяцев назад

I'm having trouble recharging my camcorder's batteries because I have no electricity or internet access. Maybe I need a faster life to share my slow life.

@bluebellbeatnik4945 6 месяцев назад

that you will need money to live and it's fine if you have a nice, supportive, wealthy husband but most people don't and while they can maybe find a way to survive like this when they are younger, it might be tougher when they are older with no savings, no pension, no support, no emergency fund. Not to scare people. Again, if you married well it's fine but even still, you need to prepare for retirement. I think 'winding down' culture is a good idea until retirement. This could work in a person's younger years if they have their own business or freelance but chances are, to earn enough money, there will be no slow living. It will be a tad rapid. Not as a rapid as in the 9-5 workplace but I think the reality is a mix of fast and slow living.

@amybowman9906 11 месяцев назад

As someone who lives off grid in a 300SF cabin with three kids I tell ppl all the time that living simply can be done anywhere, even in a busy city. I myself fell into the trap of believing that if I just lived in a kind of place or house I would become that person but that is the biggest deception. If you cant embrace those ideals where you are now you won't likely do it with a picturesque cottage in the woods either. I hope that encourages others to stop pining away for a fantasy and start doing it right now, where you are.😊

@MadisunGray 11 месяцев назад

Definitely 🙌🏾 living in the present

@EliseWood 10 месяцев назад

I live off grid in a tiny house (600sqft:) with two kiddos. This is our forever home ❤

@marianmann4604 10 месяцев назад

Beautiful word Amy ❤

@SevenFields108 10 месяцев назад

Admit it, you just want the woods all for yourself... 😄

@amybowman9906 10 месяцев назад

@@SevenFields108 well, I live in the high desert so more sagebrush than forest, ha!

@marijasvetozarevic6911 10 месяцев назад

I’ve always perceived slow living as being present within every activity that you do no matter where you are or what you do. I never saw it as having to be in a certain location and no work. You don’t need to be doing anything physically and you’re mind can still be rushing.

@gemcockrell 9 месяцев назад

Agreed. It’s about savouring everything you do and being present in the moment, while not taking on too much for yourself and listening to your body - not overdoing it and resting when you need to, not ALL the time!

@LadySublimity 10 месяцев назад

I live in an off grid cottage in the countryside that we built ourselves and it is NOT slow…it’s a ton of hard work! Hard work is extremely important AND creating pockets of slower restful moments is beautifully necessary.

@jc3teacher265 10 месяцев назад

It is definitely hard work. Maybe call it independent living, but not slow.

@ATravelerOfWorlds 10 месяцев назад

''slow living is NOT an aesthetic'' - thank you! I needed this.

@hellokitty10ver 8 месяцев назад

Slow living is to be mindful of the moment. You can work a corporate job and still practice slow living.

@Claudia_K. 10 месяцев назад

I do think that a misconception of slow living is “working hard at home”, doing the mundane stuff but loads of it - baking bread, making every meal from scratch, sewing clothes, harvesting home-grown produce, making music, reading and writing, homeschooling… I work 40+ hours, so does my spouse and even though we consider ourselves minimalists and simple lifers, we actually don’t have time to do all this. It makes me feel “bad” and I think this slow living perception can be very toxic. I’m happy if I can mend my child’s ripped trousers or bake a cake or enjoy a few tomatoes from the balcony. The slow-living-RU-vid-bubble can be very harmful and not every well-meant suggestion what slow living should be like is actually good for us. I think your video is a first step into the right direction and I’m glad you spoke openly about it. x

@Islander185 11 месяцев назад

Believe me living off the gird in the countryside does get really lonely at times.

@ruthiespotion 11 месяцев назад

My boys were born for slow living. They’re a huge reason I’ve kept our yard space a little explorative and not manicured…just planting anything that sounds fun to pick or grow.💗

@MadisunGray 11 месяцев назад

I love this intention, I'm going to think about this more in my own life! so good

@ruthiespotion 11 месяцев назад

@@MadisunGray How wonderful! 💗

@julianapaiottischychof 10 месяцев назад

thats so cuuute ❤

@Sunflowers9191 11 месяцев назад

This is such a good and important topic. While I do love slow living and enjoy the little things, I also love having a busy social life (some days) and working. Now I only work 28 hours a week but I genuinely love going to the office. Equally I also love sleeping in, staying home for the day, do some gardening, baking etc.. it’s all about balance for me 🤍

@MadisunGray 11 месяцев назад

YES 🙌🏾 all about balance

@gretelkettle3838 11 месяцев назад

I wish I could describe how much your videos have changed my life. I had reached Total Overwhelm, Total Burnout. Your channel was exactly what I needed. I was a mom that tried to do it all- raise and preserve all our foods (meat, milk, produce), make our cheese, bake/cook from scratch, use cloth diapers, no microwave, make my own cleaning products, have a 30 acre farm and allll the animals, feel stress from buying processed foods, be a prepper with years worth of supplies, etc etc. I have 10 kids and I homeschool! Our youngest is 2. I’m 49 years old. I had anxiety and panic attacks. Instead of having a breakdown I harnessed that energy into doing a massive decluttering of my entire life. I’ve been at it for a year. I work in spurts. It’s been absolutely amazing in SO many ways. ❤️❤️🌼

@amanda4901 11 месяцев назад

I could have typed this myself as my life is nearly identical! Except I have 2 kids instead of 10 but do all the same things on the precise acreage as well! It’s a lot and extremely exhausting I can concur. Take care and I hope you find the peace you are seeking ❤️

@gretelkettle3838 11 месяцев назад

@@amanda4901 Thank you. ❤️

@MadisunGray 11 месяцев назад

This is incredible, I have tears in my eyes! I agree with you that "simple living" can go too far and become such a burden, I am so SO proud of you for intentionally letting go. wow.

@MadisunGray 11 месяцев назад

@@amanda4901 WOW I am honored to be a small part of your releasing! thank you for sharing this with me, it means so much!

@Jo-hello 11 месяцев назад

Wow that is so much! It sounds like enough to keep a whole village busy! I’m so glad decluttering is helping you! It has helped me immensely too. And Madi is my favourite slow living advocate☺️

@jessicabowden3711 11 месяцев назад

I kind of feel like it’s impossible to live slow when you have to work full time and you’re kids are not little and all have places they need to go. I’d like to be able to bake breads and grow things but I feel like I can barely get the bare minimum done.

@annaraz5016 10 месяцев назад

Yep yep. I homeschool and have teens and I used to have the same lifestyle as Madisun and it has changed in a massive way as my kids have aged. Each of us has our own interpretation of what slow means to us and this is just one persons viewpoint at one stage in her journey.

@devan1635 10 месяцев назад

This really connected with me. It all has to do with the inner life. In my early twenties I was a truck driver thinking traveling would change me, it expanded my mind, but anxiety/depression follows one everywhere. Cliche, but life is a journey with no true finish line.

@51Springfield 11 месяцев назад

I really like what I'm learning from you. Thank you for reminding this 72 year old woman that slow is healing. God bless!

@MadisunGray 11 месяцев назад

This is SO sweet. Thank you 😘

@wendyduncan9084 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for short videos that actually get to the point quickly. I agree that anything of value will have cheap imitations. Living slow requires serious discipline and priorities. I can see where it would be desirable to try and buy the life. Doesn’t give the same result at all. We just want life to be gentle so we choose to make it that way as much as possible. The strike looming at work had made it higher stress to be there so I doubled down with choices at home to help boost my peace.

@MadisunGray 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching ❤️

@jessicarupert8815 10 месяцев назад

Yesss the idea of waiting for the right time is so crucial. At least it hits home for me in this season of life. There really is something to be said about wanting something and waiting to get whatever that may be. Contentment and slow living really do go hand in hand

@hannahbentson9374 11 месяцев назад

I’m only 2 minutes in and already my soul feels so at rest. Your voice is so calming.

@MadisunGray 11 месяцев назад

Thank you Hanah! 😘

@vineandbranch 11 месяцев назад

I agree! I wish there were more of these videos but im so grateful for the ones there are and the time put into them. 💚

@jamiedewitt2270 11 месяцев назад

I totally agree, I feel so relaxed when I watch these videos. Love them so much 🥹

@erintannehill 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for starting with the misconception of hard work. Balancing hard work with slow living wasn't easy for me in the beginning, but once I learned that they can harmonize together, it was like Heaven opened up and rejoiced. I know that's a big statement, but that's how transformative it was for me. I love working, but I also enjoy living slower when I'm not working. I still have a lot of things to learn about keeping it in harmony, which is why I love watching your videos. :)

@MadisunGray 11 месяцев назад

this!!!!! I felt the SAME WAY. Work is nourishment not drudgery or something else that must be rushed through. It's very freeing to be given permission to savor work.

@ElisiasEvolution 10 месяцев назад

Well said I'm working towards this too!

@nicholen4300 11 месяцев назад

I share your values and appreciate your perspectives deeply. Taking things slowly, intentionally, minimally is how we live our lives in my family. However, I found myself questioning if we are doing it wrong during our church Vacation Bible School week this month. VBS is a very good thing! It is something my family and I want to put our energy into, but we really did not have enough energy for it. The five days of getting up early, rushing to get ready and arrive on time, lesson-prep and teaching for me, high-energy and people-packed hours for the kids . . . We were tapped out by day three, and I got sick on day four and couldn't finish. I wondered if we should try pushing ourselves more in our day-to-day so that we can build up strength enough to use when we are called upon to use it. I still don't know the answer for us, but I believe I will be pondering your point about putting the hard work into the right parts of life for a while. Thank you for that!

@amanipierez6326 10 месяцев назад

Dear Madi, I just want you to know that you inspire me to intentionally live a slow living lifestyle with my two kids and husband . We live in a society where materialistic things equals success. Having lived in dubai for over 12 years and moving to a slower country in australia has definitely opened my heart n eyes . People often ask me do I miss living in luxury and my answer is always yes but I do enjoy the slow pace of living in Melbourne. Iike you say you don’t need to live off the grid to experience such a beautiful pace in life ! Thank you for inspiring us mums ! I hope you decide to write a book one day ❤

@Hennascontent 10 месяцев назад

This was such a eye-opening video! I am trying to practise slow living in the city, where everything is usually very hectic❤

@Anamija 9 месяцев назад

me too

@lifeismagical3123 Месяц назад

Why do you spell practice like that…I’ve seen this before. Am I missing something …. In US English, “practice” (with a “c”) is used as both noun and verb. “Practise” (with an “s”) is never used.

@pamelafrancis1390 11 месяцев назад

Love it so much ❤ I wish your videos were longer, I never tire of seeing them! ❤

@MadisunGray 11 месяцев назад

aw this! so sweet!

@JessicaTreadaway 11 месяцев назад

Your videos have helped me recover from burn out this past year. I realized it’s good to slow down and live simply.

@MadisunGray 11 месяцев назад

YES 🙌🏾

@emilymcclain591 11 месяцев назад

Loved this so much Madi! The downside I'm finding is that because anything good becomes a trend it also has a high likely hood of becoming completely irrelevant because of the rigidness of it. Love all the points you brought up!

@MadisunGray 11 месяцев назад

❤️

@laraanderson5445 2 месяца назад

I LOVE that you show a more slow gentle living WITH young kids!!!! All the content I have encountered seems to be single people, which is great too, but nice to see all perspectives (being a solo Mum of a young boy.... so much energy) I find all the slow living content soooooo therapeutic and relaxes my frayed nerves, I soooo want to have this in my life, I am currently decluttering and looking for a smaller space. I have never thought of slow living as not including hard work. The thing I find the most overwhelming (barring constant energy and noise) is the amount of 'stuff' we have (hence the decluttering) :) I share the misconception that slow living is for people without kids, I was thinking, 'maybe I can do this when my kid is a lot older' but you give me hope and inspiration, thank you xo 💖💖 Love your content!!

@ashleytezon 11 месяцев назад

Your videos are always ON POINT! I absolutely love your cinematography and your message!! ❤

@MadisunGray 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much!! ❤️

@jessicavanier5545 11 месяцев назад

Madi, this video was lovely and SO true. When I start sharing the concept of slow living with others, I get odd looks. But, I'm slowly adapting to the slow living lifestyle. Keep the positivity flowing.

@MadisunGray 11 месяцев назад

Thank you Jessica 😘

@livelikeliz 10 месяцев назад

I make slow living content as well and was super intrigued to see which aspects you would mention. I particularly agree with the point "buy a whole new aesthetic" - that's precisely what someone pursuing this lifestyle should not be doing and yet for so many it's super tempting to make this their first step in their journey because it's so easy and gives you instant results. It's quite contradicting really. Thank you so much for this video!

@gabrielleengelbrecht 8 месяцев назад

THANK YOU for sharing this beautiful video. It has really blessed me 🤍

@crystalellen 11 месяцев назад

I am about to have my 12th child. I LOVE slow living 💓 We homeschool. I’ve decluttered and will probably be doing that forever. We live with my in-laws so the kiddos got to know the grandparents and bring them joy daily for three years before grandpa passed. Now we’re here for grandma. It’s possible with kids ;) and lots of them! I shop at Costco, AND farmers markets:D I buy home made breads, home canned foods and things, and I make them whenever can too. It’s about balance :) Oh, and we work! Very hard. Daily. And then we rest, and play, and do it all some more 💓 Find joy in ALL the moments you can! 🎊 😊

@MrNoncredo 11 месяцев назад

DODICI FIGLI???????

@crystalellen 11 месяцев назад

@@MrNoncredo Yes 12 :) Who better to surround myself with as I grow old 💓

@amandamorris4033 11 месяцев назад

Very well said! Thank you, Madi!

@MadisunGray 11 месяцев назад

Thank you Amanda! 😘

@CHengen25 11 месяцев назад

I always love your videos, Madisun! Your thoughtfulness and intentionality are inspiring to me. ❤️

@MadisunGray 11 месяцев назад

Aw thank you that means so much to me 😘

@emerybayblues 7 месяцев назад

M problem is 1) people who do "slow living" don't acknowledge their privilege. Most people working 12 hr/day or 2 minimum wage jobs aren't doing it to live some lux life or hustle culture. They're are doing it bc they won't eat or have a place to live period.

@like_Motherlike_Daughter 2 месяца назад

Thank You so much for sharing! You are always so inspiring!

@Dana-mb1hd 11 месяцев назад

Love this Madisun ❤

@lydiejeanie 11 месяцев назад

What a beautiful video ✨ I love the clips of your little family; these will for sure be something you’ll cherish and love to rewatch in the future 💕🥰😍

@athlene110 10 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for sharing! 🤗

@missinjairu1448 10 месяцев назад

Spot on. Very authentic and realistic. ❤️💯

@mckenziebyrd7056 11 месяцев назад

I’m gonna have to ask for longer videos. I don’t get enough of you. ❤ love love learning more on your view of slow living.

@MadisunGray 11 месяцев назад

☺️

@mommysobusy 8 месяцев назад

Thank you so much friend. I have been contemplating on starting my journey to slow living, but with three small children, it has been very hard to come up on how to start. Your video helps shed a light to some of my questions.

@aliwaugh5033 11 месяцев назад

Love the way your present your videos. They’re beautiful. On the last point, I have 5 kids 3-16 and trying to maintain a slower paced life. It is hard. It is hard to say no to your kids when they want to do something but you prioritise simplicity. They do one sport each, my teens work, there are kids parties, school commitments etc etc. I say yes to some and no to others.

@MadisunGray 11 месяцев назад

Balance 🙌🏾

@KimberlieOtt 11 месяцев назад

Well said!!! :) Loved this!!!

@yanella78 10 месяцев назад

Thank you! Very calming advice! Gave me a chance to think twice and take a deep breath🥰

@ericawhitfield9289 11 месяцев назад

Madisun, Madisun…. thanks for being a friend. Even when we don’t know each other. Feeling a kindred spirit, in a world where it seems there are few, is comforting.

@MadisunGray 11 месяцев назад

Thank you friend 😘

@myklia1 8 месяцев назад

I love this! I watch a lot of slow living videos as asmr, but I am a city. I can take inspiration from aspects of the lives I watch, but know I won’t be living in a cottage with earth tone dresses with bows in my hair. Not criticizing, every should do what makes them happy and at peace. Two things I have in common with most is cooking and knitting and I adore seeing when others are doing those things.

@MissJessicaisms 10 месяцев назад

Sunset on the roof! I love that so much!

@katiedolan14 11 месяцев назад

I learned the most about slow living from my parents. We had long days of just being kids at home in the summer with them to explore. We had most evenings free and usually had dinner together. We lived in the suburbs too , but everything had a bit of a naturalist bend to it. I’m 38 and still are drawn towards slowing down over filling my schedule.

@MadisunGray 11 месяцев назад

Love this Katie 👍🏻

@katiedolan14 11 месяцев назад

@@MadisunGray thanks!

@mrsbrittanylouu7518 11 месяцев назад

Loved every second of this! ❤❤❤

@MadisunGray 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much Brittany!

@barborag4359 11 месяцев назад

Ah, love it! Beautiful message and beautiful footage 💛

@MadisunGray 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much!

@phillblake6829 День назад

Great video. I actually accidentally fell into slow living when all we could afford was the cottage in the countryside 😂. Best thing that ever happened to me

@Marian.Mateo8 10 месяцев назад

Beatiful! The slow life, is what we really are, is here to stay. The slow life is being aware of who we are, what we do and how we do it. The slow life is for everyone. I see the slow life as a spiritual path, I am the monk and the slow life is our teacher, since the slow life gives us the same lessons that are given to the monks in the monasteries.

@myhopefilleddays2923 11 месяцев назад

Sunset on the roof 😍😍😍 Loved this Madisun! Thank you so much for sharing!

@MadisunGray 11 месяцев назад

It was SO fun! Thank you for watching!

@myhopefilleddays2923 11 месяцев назад

@@MadisunGray Thank you for creating!!! You truly are such an inspiration 🌻

@TheSeedsower107 2 месяца назад

Our Creator has created a calendar for mankind to live by. I myself follow His calendar throughout the weeks resting every 7th day and His other Feast days throughout the year . I feel deep rest and peace in my life now where as before I began living this way I did not. I was unbalanced and felt tierd and weary most of the time. All I can say is our Creater knows what we need and His wisdom for life far exceeds ours.

@Brubarov 2 месяца назад

As a single man who wants kids and started this lifestyle a few years back, this is very insightful. Thanks a lot!

@hisloveiseternal1 10 месяцев назад

A good balance of work, play, and rest ❤

@lifewithlarsandsusie8315 10 месяцев назад

Kids taught me to slow down! They love to look at all the little things!

@renaecarpenter4608 11 месяцев назад

I love this. Thank you!

@MadisunGray 11 месяцев назад

Thank you 😘

@kaitlynslice673 11 месяцев назад

Loveee this!!! Well said.

@MadisunGray 11 месяцев назад

Thank you 🙏🏻

@Rose-kj7rz 11 месяцев назад

I have no choice but to live the slow living life. I just don't have the option of a boss babe such as I dreamt about in high school. However, I also have learnt to feel comfortable and enjoy romanticizing this lifestyle for myself. You just can't make a square peg fit into a round hole (like the boss babe lifestyle I was shooting for in high school). You've got to be realistic about what lifestyle will work for you. Every lifestyle isn't for everybody.

@haleymakarov1655 11 месяцев назад

Love these reminders!

@MadisunGray 11 месяцев назад

Thanks Haley! 😘

@joyboy8280 10 месяцев назад

it was a really nice, well articulated video.

@kalenclark 10 месяцев назад

I have 3 kids and homeschool them and definitely enjoy a slower pace of living with a lot of savoring & celebrating the seasons, etc. :) One thing that makes it easier when you have kids is asking for help from friends & family, enjoying slow living in pockets of time you prioritize (vs maybe more of the time if you don't have kids), and including them in the slow living routines while managing your expectations of how it will all look. It is hard and sometimes messy, but doable. And most importantly - worth it. It teaches them skills that when they do mature (and slow down) they'll carry the rest of their lives.

@capturedbyannamarie 10 месяцев назад

👍👍yes to all of this. We live in a small house in the woods. You still have to be intentional or you can be just as busy as someone who lives in the city

@NonaMaryGrace1952 11 месяцев назад

Love this.Hello Madison, found you through the pod cast you did with Cas Clutter Bug. 💕NonnaGrace 🐓

@kimpreslar303 11 месяцев назад

Love the family rooftop adventure to watch the sunset!!

@MadisunGray 11 месяцев назад

Yes 🙌🏾

@catfish9539 11 месяцев назад

Ohhhhhhhh but pleeeeeeeease let’s keep number three in😊!!! I find it, so coming to watch videos with so many neutral natural tones, they are just beautiful, calming , and so easy on the eyes.

@MadisunGray 11 месяцев назад

You can! It’s just not a requirement for slow living 👍🏻

@nicaurybaez2008 11 месяцев назад

Trusting Gods timing ! I love that. It is something I have to keep reminding myself about that

@MadisunGray 11 месяцев назад

YES 🙌🏾

@lifeofsukanti 10 месяцев назад

Thanks so much for this Madisun! I’ve really struggled with the first one - thinking work is bad. Also that having kids is too stressful for slow living. This is something I notice also in the femininity community. Slow living and femininity are really important to me. But my life has many responsibilities and I know that my creative work, my future children, and my volunteering will continue to make life chaotic sometimes. It’s really a relief to hear your thoughts on this. Some content that gets put out there makes me feel like I have to have the most calm, peaceful life ever, with not too much going on to reap the benefits of slow living. But that seamless life would mean less of what I love There is a certain kind of peace and contentment that hard work, relationships and responsibilities bring ❤

@tamiurquizo746 11 месяцев назад

Another beautiful video.

@MadisunGray 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much! ❤

@jennaalexis89 11 месяцев назад

Love this video so much. I have felt stuck lately feeling like my life isn't good enough for my kids. Living in Australia I feel like most people I see on social media have beautiful lives on the beach with their kids. Have beautiful days of sunshine and slow beach days and this is just not my reality. Need to remind myself of what we have and find the beauty in our everyday

@MadisunGray 11 месяцев назад

YES 🙌🏾

@alphaandomega1332 10 месяцев назад

It was the family on the roof top to watch the sunset for me 😊.

@lovelifementoring5399 11 месяцев назад

Loved this ❤

@MadisunGray 11 месяцев назад

Thank you ❤️

@amandadavid2706 11 месяцев назад

Hello! I just found your channel and I am enjoying it so much. You are wise for your years! Do you have any channels you would recommend for moms with older kids ( preteen and teen) that I could watch in addition to your channel? Thanks! ❤

@debrahemerson7238 10 месяцев назад

I just found your channel and I love your perspective on slow living which I too have embraced for my mental health. Loved your checkered dress you were wearing in the beginning of video. Can you send me a link for it to purchase - thanks!

@CaptainSallyPoo 11 месяцев назад

Awww you guys were in San Diego! Hope you had a great trip 🩷

@darrahochoa 11 месяцев назад

Another wonderful Vid 😍

@MadisunGray 11 месяцев назад

☺

@TarrynS1 11 месяцев назад

Another great video! You’re such a gem, Madisun. Thank you for all you share. You’re such a breath of fresh air amongst all the toxic trends of “my productive 5am morning routine”. I was just wondering, other than walks with your family, what exercise do you do that reflects your slow rhythms of the day? I love walks, but I will admit, I hate “working out”. Do you just do simple stretches or actually do a workout video? Just wondering what sorts of movement people do that align with slow living? I’ve seen you do some mat exercises on your videos before? Do you follow any videos?

@MadisunGray 11 месяцев назад

Great question! I usually try to live with my cycle. Respecting times when I have less energy, but doing more “intense” workouts when I have more energy. I have a plan to more in-depth video about this.

@TarrynS1 11 месяцев назад

@@MadisunGray ah ok! I’ve been reading “In the Flo” so it sounds like you do cycle syncing! Thanks so much and looking forward to the video! 🥰

@agallka 11 месяцев назад

Hi Madisun, I love watching your videos mainly because I feel that they are honest, coming from your heart. Thanks to you I started making some changes in my everyday life 😊 Greetings from Poland! 🇵🇱

@agallka 11 месяцев назад

+ one Polish priest used to say, that the simplicity of life is also understanding and accepting that we cannot read every book, watch every movie or climb every mountain, so if we want to savour our lives, then we need to let some things go.

@MadisunGray 11 месяцев назад

This is SO sweet 😘

@Maseucio 11 месяцев назад

@@agallka it so nice to see a Pole here :)

@agallka 11 месяцев назад

@@Maseucio likewise😍

@kristinakalas8100 10 месяцев назад

We live in an apartment building & sometimes I do feel that I need to have a house with a yard for our son & to live in a climate that’s warm year round. I also feel sometimes that we don’t have the right aesthetic because our place is older. I even think-How can I make homemade bread on this ugly counter? LOL. Totally my issue-clearly! However, minimalism has opened up a lot of space for us to play & exercise.

@prettymind8230 6 дней назад

Hey, I remember you from a couple of years ago. Your channel really took off. Congraaats. 🎉😅

@HerCupOfSIMPLE 11 месяцев назад

Mom of 6 and fully embracing slow living!! Yes, Madi!🎉😘😘

@MadisunGray 11 месяцев назад

THANK YOU ❤

@monikabuehl4390 11 месяцев назад

It’s always one of the little highlights of my week to watch your videos!

@MadisunGray 11 месяцев назад

🥰🥰🥰

@samanthaa.1862 11 месяцев назад

I love all your videos! Do you have any suggestions or resources for how to live slowly, while also working a 9-5? This season of life, I’m working full time, at home full time with my kid. It feels like I can’t find a good rhythm and slow living feels impossible, but my heart yearns for it! Would love to know ways I can do it in the meanwhile, until we can transition me out of my job.

@philotheasbliss 10 месяцев назад

Great vid

@aaajjjjaaaj 11 месяцев назад

You’ve been instrumental in my decluttering journey. Thank you. I highly suggest watching American Gospel if you haven’t already. You’ve said before in some of your videos that you are a Christian and I really think you would like it. I’d love to hear what you think! Blessings to you and your family. 🌻

@bookishmama13 10 месяцев назад

Your videos are so inspiring to me. It’s hard because this is the type of life I’d love to enjoy but my spouse is the go go go type 😂 when he’s working, I slow down and enjoy things. Btw I love the white tie shirt you were wearing at the tide pools. Where is it from? If you don’t mind me asking🩵

@gabriellafaithmckenzie 7 месяцев назад

I use to live in the same city. It was such a magical time for us. ❤ I miss the Friday farmers market 😂 We moved back home 5 hours away and now we’re going to buy a home near Yosemite.

@sophiahayward577 11 месяцев назад

Sunset on the roof looks rad. ❤ from NZ

@MadisunGray 11 месяцев назад

it was! ❤

@flamingofan5411 11 месяцев назад

Rooftop sunset! 💕💕💕

@MadisunGray 11 месяцев назад

We will definitely do it again 😂

@lanceschmidt3047 7 дней назад

I grew up in a conservative Mennonite community in rural Mississippi. Life was simple: no radio, no tv, no movies, plain clothes (women in dresses and men in plain trousers and simple shirts), children started helping at a young age and by 18 or 19 were fully employed on the farm or other employment, and leisure activities involved outdoor play, bonfire sing-a-longs, and walks in nature. I could go on, but suffice it to say the life mantra was "modesty, simplicity, and economy". In many ways were part of the OG on slow living, although we never had that term or thought of it that way. It was simply normal life. Anyway, I now live in a small condo in the heart of downtown Vancouver, Canada, which is one of the most densely populated square mile areas in North America. Quite honestly, the principles that I grew up with as "normal" work just as fine here, even if they show up in different ways. I have no social media (except RU-vid), read a lot, take daily walks, stay away from noise and the general fray, cultivate intimate friendships with a very small group of people while being friendly to all, cook simple yet delicious meals at home, grow herbs on my patio, keep a small wardrobe of simple, inexpensive clothes with little variety, and overall live into the mantra of "modesty, simplicity, and economy". I don't advocate this way for everyone as we are all different, but it has given me a wonderful life over the years. A big plus has been that my lifestyle has allowed me to put away enough money that I do not have to fear a forced change of lifestyle in retirement.

@hanibee22 7 месяцев назад

I’ve always perceive slow living as being in the moment and knows what and when is enough. Work hard is good because it give us the contentment in the work we do, before it become too burdensome knows your limit and stop. Do something else instead, life doesn’t need to be a routine, there’s days where we have to break that perfection to be imperfect, and I see the beauty of being imperfect and flaws. When peoples push me into the corner, maybe they’re saying I’m not good enough, I’m not making enough progress, I’m not making enough money, I’m not being enough. It hurts when it come from your love ones, but I just smile and say, I’m good enough, I’m tired I need to take a break, I know my limit and honouring it. Don’t compare it won’t do good to us, because this life I’m the one to walk it, don’t try to walks other peoples life, you’ll always be left behind, instead take your time, and this rush time will come either we want it or not. I’m grateful for this downtime, it give me a moment to relax and enjoy my days. For me being able to govern yourself, concur and manage your life is slow living, we know what and when to say yes and no. But life is imperfect so there might be days where we need to take a different route, and that’s okay, as long as we could get back into our slow living mode then all should be good. ❤

@lalonimagnuson9859 10 месяцев назад

Thank you :)

@HannaatHome 10 месяцев назад

As an off grid, remote cabin liver: I lived a slower life in town than I do now.

@CaptainSallyPoo 11 месяцев назад

Misconception - you can't live slowly in a busy city. I actually live in San Diego. Last week I headed down to North Park for a concert in the park and going down there made me remember how many more people are there. The streets were filled with cars and more and more people filtered into the park as the concert began. Now, it can seem fast paced being in a big city with lots of people. But, for a few hours, hundreds of people gathered in a park, set out picnic blankets and lawn chairs, some people danced, and for a few hours...we all actually slowed down to simply listen to some music.

@MadisunGray 11 месяцев назад

Love that!

@Ron-Ton_78 11 месяцев назад

Your videos are very inspiring

@MadisunGray 11 месяцев назад

Thank you ❤️

@rachelsmith2110 11 месяцев назад

You cinematography is just gorgeous, as always! What brand is your jogger stroller?!

@MadisunGray 11 месяцев назад

Thank you! 😘 it’s a Mountain Buggy Duet stroller. amzn.to/3Qf6Wdo

@fatimaluna1 10 месяцев назад

So beautiful ❤️

@MadisunGray 10 месяцев назад

❤️

@user-xn2hu5dq6l 10 месяцев назад

Hi Madisun, I would love if you could do a follow up on your Christmas Toys Videos. I would love to know which toys you kept and which didn’t last and why. I just love your channel. Just watched all videos in my summer break and decluttered our house. Just the toys are so hard for me! Thank you! Sending over Love from Germany!

@Purplepotater 11 месяцев назад

I think laziness may be more rampant in our culture than hustle-culture anymore. But it probably depends on where you are looking! Beautiful video from a beautiful soul!

@MadisunGray 11 месяцев назад

❤️ thanks for watching

@shannonhauser8610 10 месяцев назад

I feel like I am kind of failing at this because I often feel tired and like I need some time to myself but noone can really take my 1 year old for a bit. I signed him up for day care 2 days a week, starting October. My heart is aching thinking about it, but I just don't know what else to do so I don't get burnt out.