How To Simplify Your Life

What many of us long for more than anything else is a simpler life; we feel overwhelmed by our responsibilities, schedules, commitments and obligations. This is a film about how to create the simpler life we deserve.
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“It is well understood by good parents that life should only ever get so exciting for a baby: after friends have come around and brought presents and made animated faces, after there has been some cake and some cuddles, after there have been a lot of bright lights and perhaps some songs too, enough is enough. The baby will start to look stern and then burst into tears and the wise parent knows that nothing is particularly wrong (though the baby may by now be wailing): it is just time for a nap. The brain needs to process, digest and divide up the welter of experiences that have been ingested, and so the curtains are drawn, baby is laid down next to the soft toys and soon it is asleep and calm descends. Everyone knows that life is going to be a lot more manageable again in an hour.”
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[@theschooloflifetv]

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[@taralove9878]

I did... But it was hard😓 needless to say, I quit

[@SIX622]

One simple thing I do everyday is take a walk in nature, away from the busyness of life and just breath fresh air. Try it, I implore you.

[@HerAeolianHarp]

Want less. Train yourself to want less.

[@nirvikthapa1776]

I try to not overthink, either by employing an intrepid countenance or simply by convincing myself its not worth wasting my thoughts on

[@vacaroyu]

Wonderful! I was just thinking the other day how to much information from media blurs our personality and gives us a generic internet mindset. Thank you School of Life!

[@tomboy313]

when i was younger, i imagined a life with the "big dogs", going from city to city on business, having a large house and a night life. Now after all the "noise", both at work and at home, all i want is a debt free life, a safe small home, a healthy diet and lifestyle, a non-toxic inner circle, and everything within walking distance. i just want to see the sun shine.

[@velasquezcarter2963]

Judy Simon same

[@light2519]

Same...

[@HankTheTank23]

How old are you?

[@TheVampriti]

yes

[@katedesingano]

aww ❤

[@CMT_Crabbles]

Welcome chat

[@Juilette_]

Danke, Wilbur

[@LivGold1]

Thank you Wilbur 💕

[@banzy3]

In the words of the late Alan Watts. “The meaning of life is just to be alive. It is so plain and so obvious and so simple. And yet, everybody rushes around in a great panic as if it were necessary to achieve something beyond themselves.”

[@gailangelabatoy-samson5570]

👍👍

[@ricardoaguirre6470]

🥰

[@sarahf1155]

I don't think everyone is rushing around to achieve something beyond themselves... is that even possible?….Maybe they are just making the most of it while they are here.

[@charmedprince]

Exactly the point. You can never get enough from this life. You can only have what time can give you, so assign time to things that truly matter.

[@airishviscara2326]

Simplicity is true wisdom

[@oabdusbkzbx1672]

thank you will.❤

[@Fond_]

Thank you will

[@cobby-lz4bh]

Thank you will

[@teosawty]

thank you will

[@Jamie-zy8rs]

Thank you wil

[@QuackybooLVJY]

Thanks wilbur 🙏🙏

[@ybur07]

Thanks Wilbur ♡

[@Calypso619]

Ty wilbur💗💕👏🏻

[@otisjoi]

thanks william

[@playswith_squirrels]

yea yea I've been sent by Wilbur, hiya chat!!

[@galaxyqueen.]

Thanks Wilbur for the therapy 🥲

[@Lize.mp4]

Thank you Wilbur🫶

[@LVJYyes]

Thanks Wilbur

[@cookie7234]

Thanks Will :)

[@skylxzo]

thank you, will ❤

[@fyxoe8269]

thank you will!!! awesom,.e

[@Leaf_lovez-snacks]

Ty will

[@officialcopypaste]

Merci Wilbur

[@theonesaltine]

Thank you Wilbur

[@P3bbl3]

Omg hi twt moot!!

[@nebula541]

here from wilbur's msr post :') thank you sm for this, will

[@TBNRsamyak]

Anybody here from Wilbur?

[@Makmochii]

Thank you will!

[@_wilzone_]

ty wilbur :)

[@_Charry]

Thank you William 🫶🫶🫶

[@Nadiaidan]

Thank you wilbur

[@rea_slay]

thanks will! we love you!

[@didi-dk6dr]

thanks wil

[@ChristianColombo]

1 Restrict number of persons and commitments in your life 2 Make sure you sleep enough 3 Limit news intake 4 Sift the chaotic content of your mind 5 Manage your expectations

[@grottoking7355]

What I came to the comments looking for

[@joana.a4981]

Thank you

[@janetstansberry8637]

In 2021 even limiting news intake is overload!

[@rosypopcartoons4895]

Ugh. Limiting news intake is so hard when your on the internet!

[@schong4753]

@@janetstansberry8637 the "need not-to-know" bit in the video struck a real chord; trying to find the fine line between staying informed and staying sane

[@MrFlame709]

Honestly the stuff about news is so true. I can’t tell how many times my parents or friends will stress themselves about things happening 1000s of miles away, but proceed to ignore the problems and joys that are three feet away from them.

[@sebastianelytron8450]

Ikr? It's like, who cares about climate change?!

[@ScottSwalwell]

100%, I don't watch the news anymore

[@sebastianelytron8450]

@@ScottSwalwell So you're not voting 2020?

[@tagaway6173]

@@sebastianelytron8450 I think you didn't understand the point. There should be balance in both aspects.

[@jayfawn8478]

Here its very opposite. People are only concern about their feelings and everyday interactions. The only foreign news that matters is news from USA

[@TBNRsamyak]

MAMMALIAN SIGHING REFLEX

[@Its.ellianaa]

Thank you Wilbur.

[@QuinnyIsSilly]

Who’s here cause of Wilbur?

[@AJs_Boredom]

thanks wilby

[@jovie_byjove]

thanks will

[@xanderzxz8195]

Thanks Wilbur

[@LittleMissDeeDee]

I’ve deleted all social media accounts other than KZbin. Best decision I’ve made!

[@jamiekira]

naturallybronzed xo I love it! Great move

[@neilianuy2512]

Have tried it before, but didn't work out with me, I have to keep in touch with my family and friends through it, just tell your phone what content to display like positive vibesss that makes you happy. :>

[@greenleafyman1028]

Facebook. A social media of depression.

[@Backwardsman95]

Just turning off notifications has saved me tons of time

[@Ali-ro2vv117]

Deleting your social media is a phenomenal step towards overcoming certain components of your anxiety, depression, and insecurity. You stop comparing your life with others even on a subconscious level and start working towards improving yourself. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@seyiselaton]

Thank you Wilbur

[@wh0s_luan]

Gracias Wilbur :]

[@MiaQuackity-ye2dq]

Thanks will :D

[@JordansKarma]

Thanks for bringing me here, Will

[@Jezra99]

Thanks wilbur

[@ur.girl.aqaiii]

thank you wilbur 💜

[@huh.._]

thanks will

[@unnamedfell0w]

WILBUR SOOT TOOK ME HERE IM CRYING

[@out0fink]

thank you will

[@Daiwie44]

Thanks Wilbur ❤

[@b3n3tt46]

thank you Wilbur i really needed this video

[@pipevinethehybrid7049]

thanks wilbur

[@iamgualu]

thank u will :)

[@chockymilk9010]

Thank you Wilbur for the free therapy

[@strangeity]

maybe one day i’ll live in La Jolla

[@vsp.turner]

drinking cocktails out over the water

[@ArwenCaldwell]

Thank you Wilbur Soot for sending me to this video

[@MarbleMango]

thanks Wilbur :)

[@iitszoe_rose1481]

appreciation for wilbur⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

[@TBNRsamyak]

WILBURRRRR

[@sophie.sophington.]

Thanks wilbahh

[@juliemaie_860]

thanks will this helps ❤

[@Sameoldfitup]

“Has it ever struck you that life is all memory, except for the one present moment that goes by you so quick you hardly catch it going?”― Tennessee Williams

[@moz_autumn]

Very moving quote😢 , thanks

[@marymartinez1672]

L ppm

[@mateomarincalderon2829]

Oh my God :o

[@alejobagnera3883]

present is endless

[@manamemajeff6283]

I don't understand

[@Maplee.MP3]

Thank you Wilbur. I appreciate you more than I could ever attempt to put into words, grateful for you man.

[@porkchop101]

thank you silly little streamer dood

[@siaontoast]

anyone else come from wills comment/post??

[@SillyTransmasc_Duck]

Omg I did, the way he writes things are so silly, i luv him so much man

[@Xia_Ash]

YES

[@Its.ellianaa]

YESS

[@teosawty]

still sobbing

[@niccaz8213]

Just got here after wills upload

[@lavendertiles]

will honestly thanks

[@mythicalmountaindew8386]

Thank you Wilbur, for this lovely video.

[@SpiffoYT]

thanks wilbur soot.

[@Maddie_164]

Thank you will :)

[@SumskiPero]

Hello Wilbur gang

[@ScrunklySoot]

Hello

[@ganeshkumar-qu2oh]

Health is the most precious thing. You lose it, you lose everything.

[@halcyon_echo42]

This year has taught me that more than anything else 💯

[@optimist_ic]

You have health, you have hope!

[@Jackgritty28]

Should life be simple, how should you experience it, should you prepare and be organised, anxiety could be the result, don't be a slave, manage a household, explanations are needed, health could be at risk, options keep changing, could you change it, how do you rest at night, requires sanity to succeed, the fun of simplicity🚩🆘🆗🔥✅

[@bhemitchell]

And you usually lose it by trying to have everything.

[@Wilbursootsdaughter]

I was brought here by Wilbur soot. Now I am inspired

[@Sophia_reign348]

Same 😅

[@asterisk994]

Got to say, the same, and this just reinforces in my mind, that he is a wise and aware gentleman, of the human condition. I try to do the same now, and honestly, I’m more stable, and people close to me have seen this. The moral is, be like Wilbur.

[@RinKaehedhara-fs9gi]

Same

[@courtneygilbert852]

Journaling and getting in bed early with no extra phone time after a good evening shower are my favorite ways to de-stimulate and sift from all that was collected/experienced from the day. Long walks too!

[@elahwong5196]

Hi can I just ask how u managed to stay away from ur phone for a while, without giving in?

[@mkextra05]

@@elahwong5196 Diversion. Busy yourself with another activity.

[@hetvisampat]

@@elahwong5196 you can destroy habits but you can replace them. Like if you have habit of using phone daily, switch it off and read books. slowly you will get rid of addictions. I tried this, in jan of 2022 by reading harry Potter books instead. It really works.

[@ifeellikeiwasborntoloveya6547]

@@hetvisampat ahh, so like finding a better substitute instead of just overall quitting

[@JessicaBagger]

@@elahwong5196 Put it in a drawer in another room at a set time every night, and every time you feel compelled to go get it, pause and ask yourself "do I REALLY need the phone rn or am I just fulfilling an urge."

[@jc9140]

Life is good when you learn to love and enjoy the simple stuff. A cup of coffee in the morning, the sound of the rain falling, a smile from a stranger...

[@alanhowitzer]

An astronaut on the international space station lamented how he missed rain.

[@gabrielkerne9175]

@@alanhowitzer That is actually amazing.

[@dankonesovic8437]

Exacly. 😊

[@numanaminmehr5266]

As I am an introvert and maybe as weird as it gets, a smile from a stranger (especially if it is a female smiling) unease me and the inability to respond to it like a normal human being upsets me as hell

[@lovepeaceisneverguaranteed7385]

That's why small pleasures are a big deal😆.

[@BuzzLiteBeer]

It's all FOMO. We're convinced that if we have free time, it means that we are either lazy or are losers.

[@lovepeaceisneverguaranteed7385]

Yes pretty much😂

[@diverssa]

@Smoothie "anxiety that an exciting or interesting event may currently be happening elsewhere, often aroused by posts seen on social media." - google definition

[@buckybarnesnoble6275]

@Smoothie fear of missing out

[@oc4026]

I accept that I am both.

[@oc4026]

@Punchy This is also my plan. I am working a job that requires me to be away from home 10 months of the year. I am 22 now and hope to save up ~90% of my wages for about 7 years. That should allow me to buy a home, mortgage-free and live life on my own terms for the rest of my life. I plan to take up passion-based part-time work on the future.

[@rainestormzzz]

Thank you Wilbur

[@elladrawzstuff]

I'm crying and will sent me here so hi :)

[@demonicaxeman7264]

It’s funny how I get judged by people because I have a pretty simple life... judged by stressed out people. Ironic.

[@J.ThalapathySriram]

Says the person with that handle 😜😂

[@KwniStewart]

Probably because they are jealous?

[@PaletaLee]

If they aren't your parents and aren't paying your bills an you are healthy financially, fisically and mentally, they are just jealous then because having all these things is already an accomplishment.

[@marymartinez1672]

Maybe....they're jealous !!

[@hepi_hepi]

Same here

[@user-vw2ct7ou9b]

thank you wilbur O:

[@sam52528]

Thank you so much Will

[@candeil]

thanks wilbur :D

[@billycasper3351]

It's funny when you consider these things: Some people tell to strive in life, others say to stay calm. Some people tell to control/ reduce sleep, others say to increase it. Some people tell to earn more money, others say to stay low because money cant buy happiness. Some people tell to be more social, others say to be less. Some people tell to try to understand the philosophies of life, others say to ignore philosophies. The truth is, you gotta live your life as it pleases you. The standards given by people will always keep you at unrest mode.

[@yearofthegarden]

Both spectrums have merit. It's good to be ambitious in your 20s, achieve all you can, go through the hardest labor you can endure, trial by elimination of earned lessons and experiences but take heed of the wisdom which accumulates years of other's struggles that you have yet to endure, and mantle yourself as a giver back to those around you to help perpetuate what is amassed material and hard work that keeps a standard of living, health and opportunity possible

[@Rovanov1]

!!!, I had just the exact same thought. This vid surely isn't telling me to quit my 'somewhat ambitious' goals, or is it?

[@stjepanmatanovic2555]

balance, dude. you need money, but you sure need sleep. you also need friends but not all the time. spend some time alone, often, learn to love yourself

[@leowtyx]

c'est la vie Find your OWN balance.

[@kaoutherakid4433]

I totally agree! You choose your own pace and live the life you love to live! 😊

[@babychewbacca9211]

In conclusion, we need more naps. I’m way ahead of you.

[@CutiePi]

That’s Not Mayo i hear you mate!

[@holo6883]

That's Not Mayo, that's an instrument

[@amblypygi6651]

Say no more.

[@babychewbacca9211]

Not an instrument but maybe I’m a condiment.

[@purpl3grape]

I STILL can't believe that's not Mayo!

[@enziees]

Thank you so much, Wilbur!!

[@SillyTransmasc_Duck]

Thanks Wil :]

[@rea8585]

I sometimes feel like a robot: have to keep up and be super productive at all times!

[@Fco.JavierLemus_deElSalvador]

Rea Kariz // That’s good. You are using every second of your life.

[@moakm9626]

Being a robot has its benefits ,robots are much better than human beings but u need to seperate when to be a robot and when to be a human ,don't mind if my English is bad ( Sorry )

[@jamiekira]

Rea Kariz it might feel productive but sometimes stopping and taking that daily break to refuel is exactly what you need to continue to feel joy, passion, excitement and be present in the moment and not wondering how you could have done more ❤️

[@reenasingh-id9zh]

@@Fco.JavierLemus_deElSalvador that's a positive thought .Many times I too get critical about stuffs i have to do . Thank u

[@reenasingh-id9zh]

I take break but thats not break exactly ,in my case its loss of interest in doing stuffs which are not mandatory. I just lie down and watch such videos as much as i can . Now i have started feeling bad about it . But it feels like i have to learn so much about life and how to live and i end up watching videos whenever i am doing nothing . ( Kind of addiction )

[@xsa3a.x]

WHO CAME FROM WILBUR????? :33

[@aergerje]

ME

[@yuhusa]

Insomnia and anxiety are the mind’s revenge for all the thoughts we refuse to have consciously in the day. very true

[@angelahobbs1280]

That's the answer. Now I know. I've been wondering why for a long time. 🤔

[@ilv839]

Its important too and better than dieing

[@ITxMik]

i’d already watched this but thank you wilbur for bringing me back

[@TheRamblingsofBry]

I nap most days. I also meditate. My life is my own, so I am happy.

[@ScottSwalwell]

Congrats! That's an awesome place to be. Can I ask, what type of meditation do you do?

[@TheRamblingsofBry]

@@ScottSwalwell It is a mix really, I have been meditating since I turned 21, I am soon to be 57, so have tried all kinds of meditation.....

[@ScottSwalwell]

@@TheRamblingsofBry That's a good stint. I'm starting my days with calming my mind and gratitude before exercise and planning my day. I think I can optimize my meditation however.

[@mohamedrafrafi5486]

Binaural meditation 🧘‍♂️ work for my brain

[@emilytheimp]

Oooh you look and talk like a guru i love it

[@wisacq]

This video reminded me of the great philosophy of Seneca: Retire into your study & do not envy the person most revered in the office, for such fame is won at the cost of life.

[@Briarxoxo]

As a freelancer, I’ve realized over the years that I have fallen into the “if you’re not hustling, you’re worthless” mindset and therefore the idea of a “simple” life feels like a colossal failure. Thank you for putting a different spin on it, detailing what that actually entails, and offering this very healthy perspective. I think it will help me a lot going forward as I try to “deprogram” myself.

[@sandhya797]

How are you doing

[@moniqueengleman873]

Hell I got whooped for "not being productive". It was beaten into us. Then my body said No More.... And I got Cancer. It made me slow down, minimize my life, and not worry my adult children.

[@gyctv7522]

How To Make Life More Simple Why it gotta be So Complicated bro

[@nicolav9239]

hope you are doing fine bro

[@brandieball98]

Make Life Simplified Don't Make Life Complicated Everything Should Be Easy in Life Nothing In Life Should Be Hard

[@zaharahasan05]

thank wilbur :3

[@KayEspinosa]

Thank you our silly wilbur

[@tegcat]

who came here from wilbur soot?

[@elancia_]

So... Wilbur is a bby ?

[@JoganFruit]

Thanks Wilbur :)

[@toniepaiva]

I like the way the video emphasizes that leading a simple life doesn’t equate to running away from challenges !!

[@danzavalidrov9645]

But facing the challenges in a simple way, I guess, that's what important😁

[@mrED123]

Yes, exactly

[@CentigradeMind]

@@danzavalidrov9645Well said 😊

[@noremac4807]

I find that differentiation hard. To lead a simple life I need to not take on certain challenges