why I enjoy boring, ordinary life🌻

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The world around us is always expanding - giving us limitless options, ratcheting up expectations, selling us lifestyles that we should mold ourselves to fit...
Appreciating a simple, ordinary life is a rebellion in today's culture, but there's joy and contentment on the other side. Join me in my journey to grow slowly, accept my finite nature and create peace in my home and family.
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Madisun Gray's video, Joy of Limitations: • why I enjoy boring, or...
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@kathrynwind4366 7 месяцев назад

You did it again, you made me cry! I have been a proponent of minimalism and slow living for 15 YEARS, and I am only now uncovering this deeper level of mindset. Your comment about being comfortable decluttering the things, but being uncomfortable decluttering the beliefs about who we “should” be hit me hard. I feel like I need to set aside these beliefs, get out of God’s way and let Him mold me into who HE wants me to be, not who the world tells me to be. Thank you for another beautiful video.

@papertownhome 7 месяцев назад

Thank you! This comment was a good reminder to me too! Get out of God's way. THAT is an area where I need to grow :)

@sarahkathleenllewellyn2931 5 месяцев назад

Amen❤

@debnelson3979 Год назад

You are doing very well for the season of life you are in right now. You have decluttered your home, your family is well fed and clean, they get fresh air and they get to live in the country! You are doing great!! And, your mama is a wise woman! You are teaching your three year old and one year old the important things. You include them. You are *with* them. You bring them along. These things are HUGE in today's world. I don't know if you read aloud to them, but I would include that daily too. Deb, who used to live in the country, always had a "quiet" hour from 1pm to 2pm, read aloud, had seven kiddos and homeschooled for 34 years. I'm 68 and now have six of the seven on their own (married) and have 23 grands and one great-grand on the way!

@papertownhome Год назад

Thank you, Deb! This meant a lot to me. 🥰 I think it’s really easy to discount progress made and to get caught in the comparison trap. It’s very meaningful to have encouragement from more experienced women and moms. And you’re 100 percent right about the power of being with our kids. A friend of mine, who’s a psychologist, confirmed that there’s no educational or childcare model that outweighs the benefits of mom. Which is so beautiful. Also, yes we do read to them every day! When you asked, I realized I AM helping with her early education, 😂. I completely discounted the reading!

@pedro3474 20 дней назад

You have at least one man listening. Thank you for the parenting content :)

@katie3700 Год назад

I am really enjoying your videos! As a mama with an almost 18 and 13 year old, I’ve realized over the years - they care very little about what all the experts say they should have or do - they just want you to be there - doing whatever with them - I do wish I would’ve know this years before, but i think as mothers we always are the hardest on ourselves and think we should be doing more

@papertownhome Год назад

Thank you for sharing this perspective. It's really impactful to hear from more experienced moms and to be reminded of what's truly essential.

@leighannestarks5787 6 месяцев назад

Your videos are so enlightening!! Your voice is so soothing in and your message is spot on. Thank you for your insights.

@papertownhome 6 месяцев назад

Wow, thank you!

@nicaurybaez2008 2 месяца назад

Thank you for being so humble and caring about others. I have watched so many of your videos in the last day and it has helped me so much. I’m not the mother I thought I would be but my kids tell me all of the time “ I’m the best mom in the world” what else can a mom asked for? I’m feeling so proud of myself right now. I’m who I am. Mandy Gray is amazing too. I came across your channel because I follow her and RU-vid thought I would like yours too 😊 PS: I also love how you talked openly about your faith. God is pretty amazing

@papertownhome 2 месяца назад

Thank you! It’s so wonderful to hear the videos are having an impact! 🥰 And I’m so flattered to be recommended alongside Madi’s videos ☺️

@desireerobinsonco Месяц назад

I agree with all these things( even though slightly different in my own unique ways) and don’t hear many other ppl talking about these things too! Thank you so much for sharing! So happy to have connected with you, even if it’s virtual 😅❤

@papertownhome Месяц назад

I’m glad we’ve been able to connect too!

@bonniebranch6083 5 месяцев назад

“Accepting your lot” from Ecclesiastes has been a big focus the Lord has put on my heart recently. So I was glad to see your video pop up to encourage me that I’m not the only one. I had to pause your video and cry for a few minutes when you said you had to get past the fantasy mom you were striving to be… That hit hard because it’s something I completely deal with as well. I have 5 children, my oldest is 9, we homeschool and it’s taken me this long to accept where I’m at. But it’s never too late to redirect 🥰

@papertownhome 5 месяцев назад

I need to look up that lesson. 🥰 so much wisdom from our Lord.

@bonniebranch6083 5 месяцев назад

@@papertownhome "18 Even so, I have noticed one thing, at least, that is good. It is good for people to eat, drink, and enjoy their work under the sun during the short life God has given them, and to accept their lot in life. 19 And it is a good thing to receive wealth from God and the good health to enjoy it. To enjoy your work and accept your lot in life-this is indeed a gift from God. 20 God keeps such people so busy enjoying life that they take no time to brood over the past." - Ecclesiastes 5:18-20

@papertownhome 5 месяцев назад

@@bonniebranch6083 Thank you!

@lisas2359 Год назад

Not going to lie, I almost cried when you repeated your mother's advice. Such a great video!

@papertownhome Год назад

I know! She made me cry 😭 too. I’m so glad it’s resonating. I think we all need the reminder sometimes!

@seasonalliving2881 21 день назад

This video was imperfectly perfect! Absolutely loved it!

@papertownhome 21 день назад

Thank you so much!!

@dovile.n.g 2 месяца назад

Me too :D aspiring to be THAT mom :D for the 5th year now, since 1st born! 🙌 still working on it obviously 😅

@papertownhome 2 месяца назад

Haha, yep it's so easy to get drawn into all of it. There's beauty in it and I think much of it points to wise ways to live, but when I made this video I was evaluating what is possible and where are my own limitations that I need to graciously accept. Of course, this is always evolving :)

@michellecuneo2427 2 месяца назад

You my dear are a writer and I thoroughly enjoy your work ❤

@papertownhome 2 месяца назад

Thank you! That’s a high compliment🌻

@Katy_living_simply 9 месяцев назад

I have truly been enjoying your videos. ❤ Thank you for this one.

@papertownhome 9 месяцев назад

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching!

@waitingforfall7803 Год назад

What a beautiful message-thank you for filming it. I think being in my 40's, I've learned to embrace how I mother and who I am (with all my talents and my shortcomings). It is difficult not to compare and feel just a little inadequate or not quite right, If you are the parent of a pre-teen like me, you dread being "embarrassing". At the end of the day, we are all doing the best we can. There's so much beauty and possibility in the world...I just want my son to notice and hold onto that.

@papertownhome Год назад

Thank you for watching! And, for sharing what you've learned and are continuing to learn. We're all a work in progress. :)

@amyb1710 Год назад

Enjoying your videos. No one is perfect and all those showing us they are online, aren't either. Wouldn't we all love an edited life. I much prefer your outlook, and honesty is very refreshing. Still trying to simplify over here.

@papertownhome Год назад

Absolutely. I think simplifying has been the most challenging and the most rewarding process in my life. I'm not a natural at it, but it's nice to always come back to. Thanks for watching!

@whitneyrhiannontill1618 8 месяцев назад

Love this one too!!

@acrobaticanna 9 месяцев назад

If you're happy going out your kids will be happy. I learned very quickly as a new Mom that a single day at home is relaxing, but by day 2 I am ready to go out too!! Nurturing is key. You're doing that. Mothering can also happen outside the 4 walls of our own home.

@papertownhome 9 месяцев назад

So true!

@kelseysmith3297 8 месяцев назад

This was a truly lovely video. I honestly feel spoilt having found your channel. I am not a mother yet, but that's the destination. And all my ideas of paring down lifes non-necessities that get fed to us by the media as needs, seems impossible, but you help display even if it is the little victories, they are achievable. But that you shouldn't cut yourself down to reach your destination. Thank you for your earnest, realistic and honest content.

@papertownhome 8 месяцев назад

Thank you, Kelsey! I’m excited to be supporting people in their simplifying journey, but especially young and future mothers. It makes a world of difference to have simplified life and home when little kids are around.

@abbywassermann8189 8 месяцев назад

This was the perfect message to end the old and start the new year with! 🎉❤

@papertownhome 8 месяцев назад

That’s wonderful to hear! 🥰 Happy New Year!

@mrsbrittanylouu7518 11 месяцев назад

Literally love youuuuuu! Also was thinking I love this girls style of life and everything! Then you mentioned Maddie. LOVE HER TOOOOO

@papertownhome 11 месяцев назад

I KNOW! She has an amazing ability to cut to the heart of complex topics. I always look forward to Tuesdays with Maddie! And, thank you for watching too! I'm loving getting connected with likeminded women 🥰

@blessedlifewithlaura Год назад

I was saying yes to so many of these things. Thank you for this gentle reminder. ❤😊

@papertownhome Год назад

You are so welcome! We're in this together :)

@deborahbecker3429 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for expressing so many of my feelings. This alone makes me comfortable!

@papertownhome 10 месяцев назад

I’m so glad it’s helpful! There’s a lot to live up to in mothering. I think my slow living journey has been largely about learning to accept trade offs and respect my limitations. I’m still very much learning, but it’s helping.

@genesisperez1158 Год назад

This was beautiful. I’m so glad I found your channel. I’ve been watching madisun’s videos for a while and so glad I found a other slow living minimal mama ❤

@papertownhome Год назад

Thank you so much!! I’m so glad you’re here now!

@sarahkathleenllewellyn2931 5 месяцев назад

This video brought tears to my eyes. I've been watching you lately, and I feel we are very much on the same page. So encouraging. Thank you for giving me permission to let go of fantasy mom me. Let's be friends 💓

@papertownhome 5 месяцев назад

You are so welcome! And, yes, let's be friends! :)

@jennifersemaan2832 11 месяцев назад

It made me cry! I struggle the same thing everyday :( Thank you for your honesty!! It changed my perspective. Your videos are awesome. Thank you for creating them even though your day is full! Keep sharing your heart! God bless you❤

@papertownhome 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing this! It's not always easy to be vulnerable in this space, but I think it's important that we examine these hard challenges of motherhood together.

@jennifersemaan2832 11 месяцев назад

@@papertownhome so true♥️

@shaneldunn1706 7 месяцев назад

I love this ❤

@papertownhome 7 месяцев назад

Thank you! :)

@acrobaticanna 9 месяцев назад

Mum of 4 watching from Australia 🇦🇺

@joaquifernandez9757 Год назад

Beautiful video 😍.A kiss from Spain 😘😘😘😘🇪🇦

@papertownhome Год назад

😘😘 thank you! Thanks for watching!

@wyattkv 10 месяцев назад

This was beautiful ❤

@papertownhome 10 месяцев назад

Thank you Kelli!

@shinynickel29 Год назад

Your imagery (but not your words) is literally reinforcing that stereotype of doing-it-all motherhood 😂 Everything looks ideal…

@papertownhome Год назад

You're right. But, it wouldn't be a very powerful fantasy in my life if I didn't simultaneously strive for it and struggle to uphold it. My videos follow my actual weeks. That's what that week looked like, so it's what I shared. Though to be fair, you definitely didn't see me trying to hold down a full time job, clean my home, manage a vegetable garden or many of the myriad things I listed. It would all be too much. And, I have limitations 😉

@lolmakeup5786 9 месяцев назад

Could you please show what you eat in a day for several days and in a week

@papertownhome 8 месяцев назад

Yes! I’m planning a few videos on the subject probably including a meal planning video, a grocery haul, and a “dinners we eat in a week” video. I can add in a video about what I eat in a day. 😋 Hoping to put together a schedule for upcoming videos soon!

@mamaea6129 Год назад

Can you share the cookie recipe? They looked delicious!

@papertownhome Год назад

Oh my goodness, I wish I could but it’s from an America’s Test Kitchen cookbook and I’m pretty sure it would be a copyright violation for me to share it. I linked to a couple cookbooks that have it, if you want to go that route. You might even be able to get those cookbooks through your local library (that’s what I do!). It really is such a solid recipe!