The addiction to staying busy and staying stressed is real!! It's difficult to create a peaceful, nurturing space for myself when my spouse is an overachiever and thrives on it! I've allowed that to make me feel guilty and "less than". Thanks for this video - I'm excited to work on these steps!🙂
@MadisunGray4 ай бұрын
There’s something beautiful about being attracted to your opposite! Let him make it even easier for you! Haha! The masculine is very rarely just go with the flow, slow and simple so congratulations, sounds like green flags to me 😉😘
@sames4now3 ай бұрын
One of my all time favorite quotes I read several years ago says "Your greatest contribution to the kingdom of God may not be something you do but someone you raise." I love the first part of your video talking about how women multiply what they are given, gave me chills.
@lindabeeler66814 ай бұрын
As a widow my life is COMPLETELY different. God has stripped all of my self-ascribed titles, including daughter. All of my friends are a distance away and cannot seem to find new friends now. So I’m allowing myself to float into God. Quick kicking up the dust and let it all settle into this apparently growing sense of self, authored by God and how He sees me. Not as I thought I had to be seen. The busyness has diminished greatly and I’m finding my God-given feminine energy. Thank you for helping me see that God is at work, vs. feelings of isolation.
@cindyseaton670Ай бұрын
Hey Linda, I'm so sorry you lost your husband. This must be so hard to go through. It's good you are leaning into God during this hard season. My son lost his wife at age 22. He felt lost for a while without her. He didn't know where he fit in. But eventually those feelings passed. I hope you see how valued you are whether single or married. Praying for you!
@Livingthefreelife4 ай бұрын
I was forced to slow down because I got sick but I realise now 6 years into my diagnosis that I craved nothing more than a slow life and I’m still learning so much about slow living and simple living ❤
@sydneykfontaine29454 ай бұрын
“How can I let this be easy” ooooofffff that was a gut punch. So good.
@twoforonecreativelife4 ай бұрын
Same. Wise words. 🩵
@MadisunGray4 ай бұрын
❤️❤️❤️
@emotionalstability4 ай бұрын
I quit my job this week to be at home with my kiddos. I feel the fear and identity shifts. Thank you for making me feel less alone. So much growth! ❤
@aliwaugh50334 ай бұрын
Congratulations! You won’t regret it 😊
@beccafranklin66834 ай бұрын
I made the choice about 18 months ago. It’s a big identity shift but it’s gave me so much more time to focus on my child and myself. Wishing you the best 💕
@elizabethkrause92363 ай бұрын
It's wonderful! Enjoy!
@ShanellandShalom3 ай бұрын
Do you have a job or a partner ?
@user-fo2ty3bt9m3 ай бұрын
I wish i have done that when i was younger. Please pray for me to manage to stop my jop as a nurse now iam 50 but i never enjoyed anything. I had difficult childhood as well. I will pray for you to flourish❤ from Cyprus
@lauragraham12354 ай бұрын
I love the thought "How can I let this be easy?" I also loved the idea of recieving. Great video today!
@gkreyl87004 ай бұрын
I sometimes, just for a minute, get scared when I am decluttering, simplifiling, letting go, saying no, that I will regret it one day. So that is when I put on one of your vlogs to keep me on track. And when the day is over I know it is right for me as I feel peaceful, calm and content in my feminine energy.
@MadisunGray4 ай бұрын
Such a compliment to know my videos are being used for good ❤️ proud of you!
@OceansideAuthor4 ай бұрын
Slow softness is our strength. ♥️
@agallka4 ай бұрын
Very often I see two different kinds of staying busy and stressed: - corporation style: whenever we have less work, we have to think of new, additional projects, just to do ANYTHING and to show the world, the higher management, that we are super hard-working employees; - previous generation style: our grandparents, parents were really poor, almost nothing to eat or to wear, you just had to be hard-working to survive. Nowadays, we have a higher standard of life, we can work less than they but somehow I feel that we are still valued by how much we work and if we are not hard working, we have less value.
@jessicabulloch53024 ай бұрын
Yes, I understand I feel that my worth is very much tied to how productive I am and how well I am serving my family, I am a mom to 8.
@MadisunGray4 ай бұрын
Yes it’s definitely a multigenerational label/identity and it’s not all bad which is why it’s very difficult. Love those points.
@bloominginthelight4 ай бұрын
I really understand this message. At 40 I'm finally creating the margin and space. God really shows up in that space. And it can be uncomfortable.
@dejajohnson84344 ай бұрын
God's timing is so perfect. I've been struggling with the notions you discussed in this new season of life. God has blessed me to be in a season of life I used to dream of. Thank you for sharing! 🙏🏾
@MadisunGray4 ай бұрын
God is so good ❤️
@laceyanne20244 ай бұрын
Madi, this video is the exact feeling I have been struggling with and finally identified after going through your course. The other night I let myself finally dream up some of my desires and goals for myself for the first time in ages, it was amazing! I cried watching this video. I can’t thank you enough and thank God for guiding you into such a beautiful journey of helping other women discover themselves.
@MadisunGray4 ай бұрын
Wowwww so honored to be walking with you on your inner work/growth ✨ thank you Lacey!!!
@SamanthaHauger4 ай бұрын
I've been binge watching all of your videos for the last couple of weeks. Two weeks ago I took a week to deep clean and declutter our house and it felt amazing. I'm sort of a minimalist to begin with but still something I've been meaning to do for a while. Funnily enough, last week I accidentally filed a theft and loss claim on my phone instead of a broken screen claim. I've been locked out of my phone for over a week and do not miss it at all. I am truly so inspired by your work here and am so thankful for all you've shared! Can't wait to watch this latest video!
@dorisbaloga47764 ай бұрын
Hey Madisun! I'm so excited to watch this one! I'm only 16 but your videos have helped me so much, I'm so grateful for you and your work you do! ♡♡
@MadisunGray4 ай бұрын
Oh my gosh Doris I’m so amazed by you! Wow! Thank you for being here girl! ✨
@mariehammactor4 ай бұрын
Thanks for all your videos Maddie! They make me feel so centred and it feels like my soul is coming home every time I watch one. I’ve struggled for a long time with what ‘rest’ means to me, and your description in this video of it being ‘not trying to move forward, just enjoying what you have now’ totally clicked for me. I really struggle with stopping the constant hustle for progress. I now have the clear goal of aiming for one day a week where I try to switch my brain off from that! Thank you 😊
@sarahcomeau_4 ай бұрын
Oh my gosh, yes! So good! 1. Somebody finally talking about the fear of success - I always said I felt this more than the fear of failure but haven’t come across anyone yet who has related haha. It was implicit for me growing up and still now, that no matter what, I would never be enough. So, I think my fear of success is really rooted in a fear that even if I worked like a dog to try to please certain people in my life, I would still never measure up. Currently learning how to value God’s opinion of me over other people. 2. Slowing down has been so hard. I’ve noticed how often I make excuses to play with my kids because going their speed is like holding a mirror up to my soul…It’s been so uncomfortable to learn slow living but so much good is coming out of it. Madi, I absolutely love watching your videos, they are so relatable for me and the storytelling is beautiful. Thank you for all of the encouragement (even though we’re strangers haha).
@devinmoore77344 ай бұрын
I relate sooo much! 😅
@MadisunGray4 ай бұрын
Oooooooo that first point hit me deep! I feel that on a cellular level. So true. Beautiful observations. So amazed by you women who find my videos!
@tanjap.60033 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your wonderful video about feminine energy. You gave me new and important impulses. I can implement them in my life and I already feel the difference. Your video is like a personal coaching for me. ❤
@Laurenofearth4 ай бұрын
I keep loving this video. I’ve shared it with multiple girlfriends and each has given back a response, resonating with different aspects. There are so many layers of content and wisdom in this one video 🌟
@yasminealexandras3 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video Maddie, I really really needed to hear this ❤ I've been overwhelmed of a lot of things lately and felt into a rut of not getting really anything done. Except that is so not true, I do a lot but somehow feel like I'm doing nothing. That said, I do know what I truly want to do and I do know that if I start doing it, it will flow easy. It's just that we so easily get stuck on the struggle (or the idea of struggle) and forget to ask 'how can I let this be easy'. Not having thriving women around me makes it harder to remember how amazing we are and what a creative force there is inside us, thank you for reminding us all of that 😘🌸
@MadisunGray3 ай бұрын
You got this. We will be here cheering you on ❤️
@colinevanaartsen67763 ай бұрын
Wow, thank you so much for your content. I just discovered your channel and watched a few videos. It’s like by watching you, I get the ‘permission’ to live my life the way I do instead of feeling guilty and weird about it. It touched me deeply. Also discovering you homeschool your kids, brought me to tears, because it is something I feel deeply within, but here in the Netherlands it’s very uncommon to do. It gives me strength. You are an inspiration ❤️
@manuelathames4 ай бұрын
This is one of the most encouraging videos I have watched in a long time. Thank you!
@MadisunGray4 ай бұрын
That warms my heart ❤️
@susiefleming88424 ай бұрын
Great job Maddy! I'll be sharing this for sure. I know exactly what you mean about fearing success. I just read about it in the 5AM Club book. I worked so hard to raise, feed nourishing foods to, and home school my 6 children and now that they're all grown and raising their own children I've been actually filling my time because I fear the vulnerability of empty time! So much to think on! May God bless you as you continue to encourage!
@pinkhope844 ай бұрын
You raised 6 children! Wow! I am just rasing one 🙈 and i am struggling.
@MadisunGray4 ай бұрын
Thank you Susie! ❤️
@Lovejoypeace694 ай бұрын
The fear of chasing something success and being in that mode, it is terrifying letting that go and when I let that go, I’ve never felt so peaceful. Thank you for your video. It really speaks to my heart.
@amynicholls8144 ай бұрын
What a great message and calming voice.
@peacecourage50112 ай бұрын
I love that you encourage to take seasons off things. We're taking this year off sports and drama for my older girls (12 and 14) and they are getting much more rest than the past two years.
@layne7514 ай бұрын
It is oddly soooo helpful and meaningful to see snippets your kids/kids stuff that isn’t aesthetic and I’d love a video on this. (Like your daughter’s pink pajamas and son’s mismatched pajamas, or like a paw patrol backpack). Because I think so many of us have fallen into a trap of wanting every single item to “spark joy” or fit the aesthetic and it causes so much unnecessary stress.
@catherinegilmore27094 ай бұрын
Again, perfect subject for this season I am in. My husband and I are in the process of taking over his parent's home so they can downsize. It's a former B&B turned long term rental 6,000 sq ft home on 5 acres. 2 are grounds with lawn and garden. I am trying to lean into my faith, to have a home again (one we both have always felt safe in, welcome, and where we actually fell in love at), a place for us and our girls to put roots in. Yet I am terrified. Of the size, the shear weight of the responsibility to maintain the house, the yard, the tenants (there are 3). All with 2 girls going back into the public school system (their deepest desire), 2 littles at home, and a number of ways I can be pulled to make my life as you said harder than it has to be. I have been praying God brings me peace, and there you were with a new video. Thanks Madisun. This will help me remember my priorities and that minimalism, essentialism, and slow living don't have size requirements.
@ashlynmccreight71654 ай бұрын
This is exactly the hard work I am doing in my soul now! God is showing so much beauty in the simple and slow.
@user-fo2ty3bt9m3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Madisun. I pray for you and all women who want a slower pace. I am straggling for years with my jop as a nurse,coocking every night for the next day,cleaning the house when not working etc. I wish my hasbund would tell me to stop my jop,but he will never do that. He is a nurse as well and he enjoys working over time. I have ason 22 years old and a dauter 15. When i was around 40 i had burn out. Doctors give antidepressants i stopef them 1 year aftet by my self . Now at 50 i reslise that no one will give you the time out you need,you have to take it on your own. Please pray to manage to get early retirement so i will start to learn how ro live,not only survive. My prayers for you and my love and graditute❤from Cyprus
@TheMennomilist4 ай бұрын
It is pretty awesome how we can make more out of small things. It is bad when we decide to want to suffer, but at the same time, a lot of believers believe they have to suffer since Christ suffered, which isn't really completely wrong if you get into the depths of it (suffering for the sake of the gospel and such). . .but when we put ourselves through suffering, that is the problem. Staying stuck really is not fun. We need to see the greater picture at times and push through for results that are good. I enjoyed listening to your brainstorming and the fact that you are showing humility. Negative self-talk is the worst at times. I love that you only do social media for 30 mins! Thank you for sharing this with us today.
@chneu19854 ай бұрын
Thank you for this message. I am struggling because I am decluttering our house for a while now and because of normal life (work, Kids etc...) I am not as fast with it then I would like. That burns me out. Hard to stay relaxed but important to be kind to myself.
@MadisunGray4 ай бұрын
I relate to this pressure to do it now and do it perfect, give yourself some grace ✨❤️
@AM-bm2xw4 ай бұрын
Brilliant and important, as always, Madi! I am always thankful for the realization of lies I have been believing because that means I can change them, the truth indeed sets me free. It struck me while you were talking that receiving without "works" (striving, being "good enough", etc.) is essential to The Gospel, and maybe embracing the power of that could change our lives.
@MadisunGray4 ай бұрын
So true thank you so much ❤️
@meganmeijers3 ай бұрын
You speak to my heart and soul :)
@Ms13cats3 ай бұрын
VERY brave, and yes -vulnerable(!!), topic. Thank you for your courage!! I really appreciate it. I really needed to hear all of this. ❤❣
@vaibhavimistry96274 ай бұрын
Thanks Madi so much. I so relate and love your videos. There’s a sense of peacefulness and easy feels in your videos I always get some divine insights and messages which hits the right chords in my heart. I am struggling with my PCOS currently and often times feel guilty to take rest and succumb to being productive and working hard because that feeling seems more safe than resting. So once again, gratitude for this amazing video and love everything you do. Much much love and light. P.s - that line - how can I make my life simple? Made me cry 😊
@carolinalaguna88074 ай бұрын
Hola soy nueva suscriptora y la verdad me has inspirado bastante hace ya tiempo comenzé en el minimalismo , pero tu vida de madre es tan hermosa,yo tengo dos hijos ❤❤❤
@lopezlaurasofia4 ай бұрын
Beautiful message ! Thank you ❤
@NivesScott4 ай бұрын
So much truth in this video including getting our identity from God as opposed to how we’re perceived, and the feminine power of receiving. There’s so much I’m discovering about my own femininity that I’ve rejected my whole life, and it’s been so beautiful. I’ve recently started sharing about it on my KZbin channel.
@MadisunGray4 ай бұрын
YES girl I’m so encouraged reading this! All the best to you and your KZbin channel! I love that!
@Claudia_K.4 ай бұрын
Wow, you live in paradise! Such breathtaking scenery. I live in a region many people visit and find pretty, due to many lakes and forests and palaces of former regents, but I always long for the warmth and width of living in a warm coastal area. I feel I would thrive there, but with work and school we’re pretty tied here. Anyway, I love your message, as usual! I’m not religious, but I turn to your videos to seek guidance. Thank you, Madi!
@Dana-mb1hd4 ай бұрын
Madisun 💖 it has been a difficult day and your video really helped me thank you 💖💖💕💕💕🙏
@MadisunGray4 ай бұрын
So grateful to hear that, thank you ❤️
@Daisy-fv4vc3 ай бұрын
I understand all of you words. Many thanks for your honesty ❤
@maudfischer53154 ай бұрын
What an interesting discussion. I realise that I have created a "warrior" image for myself. Everyday is a battle. And it is as if the only solution was to become more tough and strong. I ready to try your way, i share your thoughts. ❤
@MadisunGray4 ай бұрын
I relate to this so much ❤️
@aliwaugh50334 ай бұрын
You describe me also!! 💕
@LivingMindfullyWithEve4 ай бұрын
I love this video so much!!! I find myself scared of success as well and run away from it. Thank you for this.
@soliel89993 ай бұрын
These points are so relevant to me. Thanks so much.
@sirih90124 ай бұрын
Wow this hit home. I will chew on this for a bit and see how it lands. About work, I am paid after how many procent of a 40 hour workweek I work. Right now I work 80procent but that means I will just get 80prpcent of the salary. And many are in awe that me and my partner could afford not to work full time but we have created a life where it is possible (built and living in a tiny house, dosent spend much money...). But would love to be able to work more naturally, some days I get s ton of things done at work but others I dont and then I still have to be at work for all the hours... it is a strange system. And I do love my job as a garderner but I get a bit jealous of you in beeing able to steer your days more as your energy and creativity comes and goes . Again love this video! Will come back to it!
@MadisunGray4 ай бұрын
If you have the vision for it you could do it too! ❤️
@margaretmatheny3 ай бұрын
Loved this so much, Madi
@Lovejoypeace694 ай бұрын
I’ve listened to this several times. It’s just incredibly enjoyable and I agree with everything you’re saying and I thank you. I can’t wait to your next video!
@MichelleNovalee4 ай бұрын
I love your new bedroom rearrangement! 💞🌸🌛 Edit: oh, looks like it’s a new house! 🤭
@TarrynS14 ай бұрын
I think she’s renting a vacation home in Maui.
@MadisunGray4 ай бұрын
Isn’t it beautiful!!? It’s a rental house for our vacation in Maui ❤️
@Laurenofearth4 ай бұрын
You are so beautiful. I love you, spirit to spirit. Thank you for the light you share on this journey ✨
@s.tolley75284 ай бұрын
This was one of my favorite videos of yours so far! I really connected with what you said here. I have actually been pondering about similar topics for a little while now and you have given me even more ideas! Thank you!!
@Aleshaneeluyana4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Madisun for this video, it was truly inspiring and I took notes to apply it to my life and see how it goes and resonates as I try. I love the format you chose with these "put into practice" tags. It really makes it clear and practical 💗
@adrianabernatikova74924 ай бұрын
Do you see the trees behind the windows just dancing in the wind at the beggining of the video. Beautiful 🌳❤️
@ccamilart3 ай бұрын
this video came in the perfect moment for me! thank you so much!!!!
@esinonal80104 ай бұрын
Madi, you’re so awesome. You inspire me so much! Thanks for sharing this video !! 🥰
@RachelNoellesChannel4 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your journey! You are a new inspiration to me! Your channel is beautiful!
@shannonhauser86104 ай бұрын
You mentioned that we might associate rest with napping because we were forced to nap when we werend tired. How are you handling that with your kids? Sleep is such a big weight on us at the moment.
@esinonal80104 ай бұрын
I find that it’s hard to find a balance between my masculine and feminine energy. I can be very attuned to both of them, but most of the time, it seems like they’re trying to see which one can be louder and therefore get my attention. I would love to feel more comfortable with both of them being at ease with each other. I’ve also been finding it really relieving to more and more realize that I can channel this drive and masculine energy for the random things I’m actually interested in, rather than what capitalism says the energy should be used for. When you’re able to harness your energy for your actual self rather than what you’re supposed to do or want, then it doesn’t feel bad, it actually feels really empowering and exciting. (Somehow, then it feels like your hopes are actually satisfiable rather than the desire for always more and more) By the way Madi, I just read this really good book, it is called Rest is Resistance by Tricia Hersey, I think you would like it :)
@suzannewaldner20744 ай бұрын
So much food for thought. Thanks for sharing, Madi!
@rebornrubberducky4 ай бұрын
How do you do birthdays? I always feel pressure to do big birthdays
@RobertaStonequist4 ай бұрын
not me currently backing away saying this is not what i thought it was 😅😭💜
@claremuczynski15904 ай бұрын
Love this!! Could we get a new house tour??
@MadisunGray4 ай бұрын
thank you! I love this house too! It’s just a rental for our vacation on Maui ❤️
@foxlite864 ай бұрын
Resources on where I can learn mor about masculine and feminine energy? ❤❤❤
@themellowminimalist4 ай бұрын
Is this video shot in CA? Such beautiful scenes outside!!
@MadisunGray4 ай бұрын
We are currently on vacation in Maui ❤️ I know, it’s so gorgeous!
@tamiurquizo7464 ай бұрын
Take that nap. Lol ❤❤❤
@ssssssss5704 ай бұрын
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@ssssssss5704 ай бұрын
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@sammiche2 ай бұрын
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@szfrj4 ай бұрын
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@MadisunGray4 ай бұрын
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@soliel89993 ай бұрын
America, the American way or whatever it is, somehow causes this shame in receiving.
@casn34244 ай бұрын
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@MadisunGray4 ай бұрын
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@laura-bertrand4 ай бұрын
Congratulations on reaching 100k subscribers! I’m so happy to be here with you 🤍 thanks for existing!