basic survival skills no one taught me.

[@MadisunGray]

40 days. too much, not enough? ;)

[@Dana-mb1hd]

I don’t rest I’m a ball of stress-your video put things into perspective for me thank you❤

[@elizabethmendoza4203]

All of nature has periods of rest. I think we could learn from that as humans. It’s especially important after giving birth. 😊

[@MadisunGray]

@@elizabethmendoza4203 *PINS TO TOP* haha preach

[@arena8778]

My son just turn 4 weeks and I thought there was no way I could’ve rested for a month but I wish I had that option as I’m still healing but my husband had to go back to work (I’m a stay at home wife and we have no family or friends where we are to help) and so I barely got 2 weeks. We both decided that next baby (this was our first so big learning lesson) that we would figure something out better so I can just rest and be with baby for at least 4-6 weeks. I’ve loved breastfeeding but it’s only stressful because of having to run errands and do things since we were not better prepared. Resting and enjoying the blessings God gave us is absolutely necessary not only after birth but through every season of life 💚

[@txspacemom765]

I'm in my ZEN era. I have slowly turned my home into an absolute sanctuary, with the material things, food, clothing, activities, even the shows or social media, that help me slow down and decompress, after working all week. I no longer have a "show" house, I have a home and that makes a huge difference. It's like a hug, every time I walk through the door.

[@MadisunGray]

HERE FOR THE ZEN ERA. 💛

[@txspacemom765]

@@MadisunGray

[@colleeneee2008]

Ooo I love this 🥰

[@Nakrawedzi12]

Beautiful❤

[@TarrynS1]

2 videos in 2 days!? What a treat!!!! You are seriously my favorite KZbinr, Madi and in the spirit of simplifying, the ONLY KZbinr I follow now. ❤❤❤❤ I want to spend less time on screens but you are the ONLY one I’m prepared to spend some time watching. ❤

[@MadisunGray]

oh my gosh what a compliment! thank you!!

[@HeatherPauline]

Oh SO good ❤ “we never think: what’s wrong with that flower? We think oh I must have not given it the right environment, it must not hve gotten enough sun or enough water, good soil….” Yes yes yes

[@mdbarton1979]

"Rest is an active, intentional choice" Yes. It does not come natural. I tend to crash, not rest. I go, go, go until I fall apart. That kind of rest is not fun. It usually has consequences. Also, if I don't intentionally plan rest it can just feel like laziness and bring up a lot of guilt. My relationship with rest needs work, for sure. This was a great video.

[@MadisunGray]

thank you so much! i agree that so many people nowadays (myself included if I'm not intentional) just go through all of life very passively rather than purposefully. and miss so much richness.

[@eelove-ev6yq]

Being nearly 36 weeks pregnant, this video was PERFECT for my heart going into the next few weeks. I am so excited to take rest to welcome our son into the world and to take time as a family, now with a baby, to relish in the the Christmas season with all it's hope and blessings.

[@BritanyShaw]

You and Margret matheny are the 2 people I really look forward to seeing your videos because they feel like rest and inspiration ❤

[@amandamorris4033]

There's so much abundance in this video ❤ . And two in one week?! Thanks, Madi !

[@MadisunGray]

ah thank you!

[@faithjolene244]

Madi- thank you for your content. I make it a special treat for me. I’ll sit down and tune all else out and watch your videos. They’ve helped me so much! Since the passing of my parents, and my children growing up, I’ve seriously struggled with emotional keeping of things. With prayers and your content, I’ve been unloading a lot of “things”. Multiple trips to Goodwill this month, and even a trip to the animal shelter to unload many, many comforters/blankets 🐾. I’m getting there. 💕. Thank you!

[@caitlinryder898]

This one got me today. Just did my normal 2-hour commute home and waited all day to watch your video until I got home. Good thing I did because there were plenty of tears. Your statement about not even knowing what rest looks like until we get out of survival mode was a bit genius. Also. Thank you so much for trying that hack with your couch because I have also seen it and wondered if it works.

[@kimmuller8339]

Hey Madison! I just wanted to say thank you for your videos on slow living and finding peace in the everyday. They came into my life during some dark times, and your words brought so much relief. The way you talk about life, slowing down, and truly living has helped me see things in a new light. I’m so grateful for what you share; it’s truly making a difference. Thank you for all that you do!

[@paulathefairy676]

Another wonderful video Madi, thank you and bless you and your beautiful family 🌼 we all have challenges from our loved ones and people within our society who believe that working and not resting is the way we should live! I have worked as a midwife and nurse in England for 35 years and have taken partial retirement, I enjoy having rest days but the responses I have from others who are focused on us all being productive is surprising! Fortunately, I have found that being unproductive is the absolute best thing to do 🙏🏻

[@Dana-mb1hd]

What a treat 2 videos so close together! Love your channel Madisun💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@MadisunGray]

im so excited too! haha! :) thanks dana!

[@hollyolague9272]

I started a slow morning routine. I get up before my toddler (at least 1 hr) and I read and sip my coffee outside. My son also has a slow morning. He comes and sits in my lap and snuggles. This, hands down, changed my life. How you start your day matters so much. It sets the tone and intention for the day. I can get my scattered brain organized and plan what I need to do that day. I love your content so much. The slower pace helps regulate the listener too! 🫶🏼

[@EirSchrader]

I love your channel I connected with this idea of rest so much and have struggled with it so much that it affected my health ❤

[@LifeasBekah]

I needed this. I’m about to enter a season of rest! 37 weeks babe could come anyday! Super excited to welcome her into a peaceful environment I’ve been on a Decluttering journey for the past 37 days in my shorts videos. I know you’re not on social media much but if you need some entertainment you might enjoy it 😁🫶🏼 much love from your Florida friend!!!

[@LifeasBekah]

Such a good analogy about the garden too! 🙌🏼

[@dmblin13]

This was very inspiring. I am about to have a hysterectomy. The total opposite of giving birth, but a time I now believe needs rest. Time to greive, time to heal, and time to gain back my strength. Thank you for this video.

[@konichiwa373]

This was a wonderful video. When you talked about the flower and how we don't think what's wrong with that flower I completely fell apart. I feel that way about myself often. I've struggled with health issues for such a long time. This was such a sweet and good reminder of how I need to treat myself better. Thank you! ❤

[@evarosegger631]

I could listen to you all day talking about simple Living ❤

[@carolinalaguna8807]

Dos episodios seguidos??? Debe ser mi día de suerte 😅 gracias por acompañarme en mi mañana es muy agradable comenzar con un vídeo increíble tuyo como todos❤❤❤

[@MadisunGray]

💛

[@ChristysChannelYall]

I have configured my work schedule to have 5 days off in a row every two weeks. It allows me to have enough time to escape from the monotony long enough to feel rested. Now on to check out your recipes ❤

[@Last01-y5v]

I love your flower analogy!!

[@juliemoore6957]

Amen sister! Rest is the best!

[@mallorycrain6965]

I just started watching, but girl you made my day! I wanted to text you for your ideas because I've got baby #6 coming in april but you went and made a video about it! 🥰

[@MadisunGray]

ahhhhh! mallory! congratulations!!! that is the best news ever. you fertile queen you.

[@mallorycrain6965]

​@MadisunGray haha!! Just stuffing another person in our little home..time to declutter again! Also love the whole idea of this video. It ties in so beautifully to the rest that Yahweh speaks of in leviticus after giving birth. Definitely want to be more intentional with pre-made nourishing meals this time!

[@redbudhaven]

I LOVE your videos!! Thanks for sharing with the world.

[@devinmoore7734]

I adore all your videos so much and they are helping so so much ❤

[@kingg697]

Love your content! Thank you for encouraging women to live slowly and rest well...❤

[@9FatraBbits]

You make great videos! I wish I had had this when I was raising my kids. I established a daily “quiet time” when my four kids and I would “rest” in afternoons: quiet activity or reading or napping on the bed or outside in our summer tent. (We did not have a tv.)

[@KathKeel]

This inspired me for sure, thank you.🌻

[@MadisunGray]

🧡

[@TheMennomilist]

I love a good pun. hehe. "Fruits of my labor." hehe. I am a huge lover of soup. I approve of this "soup era" you're in. Congratulations on the couch getting clean! Looks good.

[@SunshineBloom777]

I’d love a day in the life video from you and a week in the life too! Idk what’s too much and what’s not enough, and itd help to see someone else’s rhythms who has been learning and living this way for a while now!! It’s hard to give myself permission to live slowly, to enjoy these blessings from God, to feel it’s enough and matters and worthy! I can really guilt myself if all I do is take care of my home (laundry, dishes, etc) and spend time with my hubby and pup, hang out outside just on the porch, etc!

[@MadisunGray]

oh id love to do that! thanks for sharing your ideas!

[@loganrenggli2871]

This video is making me want another baby! But also I told myself, wait, why can't we do 40 days of rest just in our daily life. I kinda wanna challenge myself to do something similar to this in January during the cold season. Also, the clip of you in the garden with the jeans is iconic! Such a gorgeous shot! Thanks for sharing, always! Also, two videos back to back? You're spoiling us!!!!

[@am-bz4sr]

Impeccable timing! ☀

[@Free2Praise]

LOVELYYY ❤

[@lopezlaurasofia]

Beautiful

[@LearnEnglishwithCamille]

LOVED this so much!!! You’re beautiful! ❤

[@MadisunGray]

ah thank you!

[@tetesclowntown]

Whatttt...❤😮🎉 and i just watched all your podcasts. Some twice. Magnificent. I Received a message from the universe just now, As i slow down in the bath and my child naps, to slow down. You cant do it all* slow down. You dont want to miss it all* slow down. Find the passion* slow down. Slowly.

[@MadisunGray]

dont mind me crying. 🙌

[@AmberV1978]

Good for you ❤ I am always tired...

[@maikem9889]

About the study where they injected adrenaline or something similar into trees, as far as I know there is no such study🙏🏻 Otherwise can someone please provide the link to it? Who are the reaseachers/ the university/…?

[@doulalina]

Yeah it’s easy to rest when you have support from family

[@hannahbentson9374]

I feel like this was God’s timing - I’m freshly postpartum and this video is so comforting.

[@vanesssxoxo]

I adored this video ❤

[@MadisunGray]

❤❤❤

[@inspired9239]

Thank you for bringing the attention of how important rest is to your viewers. It's so important, God Himself rested on the seventh day AFTER His labor of love creating earth, animals, and man. Rest is so important God created a season, winter, for rest and restoration for all of His creation to take a time out. This is one of many lessons I wish I had learned when I was young as you. But because I did not, instead, believing work was important, sleep deprivation was one of the culprits that landed me in 2016 battling late-stage 3 cancer. Yes, one of 3 culprits ruined my health: Unrelenting Stress - Unresolved Anger - Sleep Deprivation. All consistent negatives in my life I had harbored ignorantly taking me down a path of illness I would not wish on my worst enemy. But I've recovered, not without consequences, but thankful nonetheless and wiser for it. God bless you and your beautiful family. Much love always from Texas.

[@abbiebarrios8601]

Next time you leave the country, put your house on AirBnb, gives me a heads up, and I’d love to take a retreat to your Hakuna Matata! 😂❤

[@SomeHippieDietitian]

Dreamy.

[@tamiurquizo746]

Yum I would eat pizza. ❤❤❤

[@AM-bm2xw]

❤

[@sl9906]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@hannahbentson9374]

We are fully embracing paper plates right now.

[@sarahdelaaa9407]

Adrenalin? Injected in Trees? ....

[@MrJamestheless]

I believe real authentic intelligence comes readily when we go off the wire and plug in to living life The new A I Authentic intelligence . Thanks for sharing your family life

[@leahdelaney1532]

🤎

[@LilMaryAlice]

Hey Madison, How come, we don‘t see your husband in this video? What does he actually work?