Reading - Why I Love It & How I Do It | Mindful Moments

[@rachael2441]

Ever since watching your 75 Hard video, I've been a lot more attentive to my daily water intake, reading non-fiction, exercise etc. Your videos are so thoughtfully crafted, and you have such a comforting and engaging presence. So, thankyou for creating these lovely pieces of longform content! They are much appreciated, and I'm sure there are many others who are finding them useful. Please keep creating for as long as it brings you joy :)

[@davidlarbi_]

Thank you so much for watching, and for closing your comment with such a lovely and thoughtful sentiment! Thanks to the kindness of people like you, there is a lot to love about creating!

[@doreenkamawe641]

I closed my eyes and took a breath in then didn’t hear anything for quite a while and I thought damn this is a long breath and I opened my eyes to the video not loading 😂

[@davidlarbi_]

🤣🤣🤣

[@enconclusiónBarry]

you keep touching fibers in my love, and i love it

[@jakerosler3698]

I recently found you through Instagram reels, and I am so grateful that the algorithm actually did something good for once. I’m also glad that I found this channel through your Insta account, because here you make the best long form content I have ever seen. I too usually struggle with watching long form content, due to me conforming to the short form uprising. Most podcasts bore me, and most long form videos feel too slow for me. But for some reason, these videos are able to keep me engaged the whole time, without any crazy editing needed. Just you and the camera. Your skill in speaking is very evident. The insights you gave in this video make me want to get back into reading. The concept of reading because you want to and not because you feel like you should is brilliant. I don’t understand why that isn’t taught in school. Thank you so much for this video, and I hope making this long form content will keep working for you.

[@davidlarbi_]

Thank you so, so much for this comment. This is a new and somewhat daunting process for me, so to be so encouraged at this early stage is truly priceless, thank you so much. I also wish you all the best in getting back into reading! I'm glad you resonated with what I said, that switch in mindset and approach was really the key for me! Thank you again and all the best.

[@khavitamusic]

I am so happy I have discovered your long form content. I've tried many times to get back into reading but it never worked, what you said about reading becoming a chore or thinking about the benefits too much is probably why. Off to the park to read a non fiction romance that I have researched so that I could find a non-toxic romance novel different to the ones I was hooked on as a teen. Love the concept of rereading childhood books, going to reread Jaquline Wilson's books thank you, you are a joy to listen to :)

[@davidlarbi_]

Thank you so much for watching, listening and appreciating! I really hope you're still finding joy in your reading!

[@lifesdramatic]

Your videos are truly one of a kind. You have a unique gift for entertaining and inspiring people.

[@davidlarbi_]

I'm so humbled by this comment, thank you.

[@katpat-rice]

I listened to this on Spotify but I wanted to come here and give it a like as well. Thank you for such an honest video on your reading experience!

[@davidlarbi_]

Thank you, that is so very kind of you to do!

[@benitoliverani1760]

Its really beautifull how you manage to make these videos so clean, your hability to talk and comunicate its perfect. (so sorry for my bad english) Never stop uploading these, they are perfect.❤

[@davidlarbi_]

Please don’t apologise at all and thank you so much for your kind words! They really help me to keep going!

[@FLIPPOOO]

I just discovered your channel yesterday through the 75 Hard and i just wanted to leave a comment of gratitude. I admire how you speak so thoughtful and fluently. As a viewer i can really feel how genuine you are with these topics and experiences of your life. I started to took my personal development seriously just a year ago and seeing you being so honest and loving with yourself, really motivates me to keep embracing this journey! Thank you for being here and sharing your wonderful thoughts and emotions! I really hope you get to do what you love forever!

[@davidlarbi_]

Please allow me to return a huge amount of my own gratitude to you for such a wonderful comment and such kind well-wishes! I really appreciate how much you’ve engaged with my content and I truly love creating, so thank you for giving what I love even more meaning. Wishing you all the best!

[@random-zd1bs]

David, you are healing my relationship with men (in the least creepy way possible). I don't know why, as a woman I naturally feel a little distrusting of men, which is something I would really like to work through and heal. Seeing a man be honest and open, and talk about self-love and the things that matter to you, reminds me that there are kind men in the world, thank you

[@davidlarbi_]

That is a tremendous honour, and I'm very humbled to make a small contribution to your healing. Thank you for being honest and vulnerable with me, and sending you love!❤️‍🩹

[@NeillKumar]

Love these my man! Your videos are gems. Great recent find for me.

[@davidlarbi_]

Thank you so much brother!❤️

[@Kijaceramics]

yay! keep these episodes coming :)

[@davidlarbi_]

I WILL!

[@ToniSaintTruth]

My new fav podcast ✨

[@davidlarbi_]

That means the world! Thank you!

[@PrettyVicious]

I enjoy your videos 😊 this episode is right on time as i just ordered a fiction book from Amazon this morning. I chose for a physical copy rather than ebook

[@davidlarbi_]

Wonderful timing! I hope you enjoy it!

[@janievalgunn]

Thank you for this video and I’m so happy you fell back in love with reading, it truly is one of the greatest joys! I am sorry for your loss ❤ Do you happen to have Goodreads? And for anyone who wants to start reading, I highly recommend reading a book from book to film/tv show adaptations that you enjoyed. The act of reading will be less taxing as you won’t have to do the act of deciphering words to meaning whilst learning all these new names and plot points etc.

[@davidlarbi_]

Thank you so much, that's so kind of you. I do in fact have a Goodreads but I'm still prevaricating over whether to make it public or not, I quite enjoy the absence of public perception - maybe sometime in the future!

[@janievalgunn]

@@davidlarbi_ohhh that’s totally fair enough! ☺️

[@G.Patrick_Johnson]

I subscribed. You exude a very positive vibe.

[@davidlarbi_]

Thank you so much, that means a lot!

[@Jacob0101Cam]

gotta wait another week 😢

[@davidlarbi_]

It'll be here before you know it! Appreciate you!!

[@ronanwil5762]

I’m glad that you mentioned about stopping books when they aren’t giving you anything/aren’t fulfilling. I’ve been trying to work on getting back into reading and I find a lot of satisfaction of having finished books but I realised that it if I am forcing my way through something that isn’t enjoyable I’m pushing myself away from a hobby I have loved. It’s great that you advocate for treating yourself with kindness, it shines through. If your podcast is any representation of what you’re like to be around then your friends and family are very lucky!

[@davidlarbi_]

That is enormously kind of you, thank you!

[@hayattMD]

What are your top 5 fiction and non fiction books?

[@davidlarbi_]

I'm definitely going to do a follow-up video with recommendations!

[@renee8906]

hi david, do you have a goodreads account? i'd love to see the books ur into!

[@davidlarbi_]

Hello! It's just David Larbi, it's not public but I'm going to make it so and start doing reviews next year!

[@AhmadAli-kv2ho]

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[@drewmcbride207]

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