How Monks Clean Their Homes (Things I Learned In The Process)

[@owninghills]

✨Hi everyone, thank you for taking the time to watch this video and share your thoughts. With this video I want to explore and share the inspiration I’ve found in minimalist practices and mindful living. I truly respect the wisdom and discipline behind these practices, and I’m always open to learning and improving new skills. If you want to know more about the book just let me know. Thank you all for creating a space that’s positive and open for meaningful conversations. Your feedback is always appreciated ❤

[@shabrinaparamacitra8428]

I like that you made this video without background music.

[@owninghills]

Thank you for your feedback. I´ll keep that in mind.

[@LisaMiller]

I'm a professional housekeeper. I just got home from work and now I want to jump up and clean! This video is lovely, thank you.

[@owninghills]

Thank you so much. A clean home brings so much peace 🥰

[@debradawson3051]

I naturally wake up between 4:00-5:00 most days but aim to be in bed by 9:00. The quiet peacefulness of the morning lends itself to accomplishing many tasks. I don’t think they necessarily need to be done in a particular order. If the bed is occupied move quietly to another area and begin your day. I love this video because it reminds me to be present in the moment no matter how routine it is.

[@roshnimodi80]

Well said

[@owninghills]

Thank you so much for watching and sharing your thoughts on that. It´s beautiful to hear that you're an early bird, too. ❤️

[@cherieoraivej]

Your home is beautiful and peaceful!

[@owninghills]

Thank you so much🌷

[@jenniferroy6288]

Boggles my mind that people in your comments think you’re trying to say that the monk’s way of cleaning is the best way or the only way. I enjoyed the peaceful, satisfying sights and sounds of your video and will consider incorporating little mindful moments into my cleaning!

[@owninghills]

Thank you so much for your encouraging words. I appreciate it! I feel the same and I quickly need to adapt to that part of the KZbin journey even tho I´m only a few days in. Glad you liked the video and you've found some inspiration to incorporate into your cleaning! Much love ❤

[@JazzyBabe56]

exactly! it even says in the title of this vid - a "personal" experience...

[@owninghills]

@@JazzyBabe56 Exactly! 😉

[@cindycaldera6349]

I think your video was beautifully put together and brought me inspiration. Thank you

[@owninghills]

You're very welcome. Glad you liked it and it brought you inspiration. Have a lovely day🌷

[@hintermKirschbaum]

So ein schönen Video, mit inspirierendem Inhalt und wundervollen Aufnahmen. Danke für diese entspannenden Momente 🧡

[@owninghills]

Ganz lieben Dank. Das freut mich sehr. Liebe Grüße🧡

[@lucyoconnor4562]

Absolutely beautiful, calm video. Thank you 🙏

[@owninghills]

Thank you. I´m glad you enjoyed it. 🙏🏻

[@sl442]

You are and a inspiration ❤ thank you

[@owninghills]

Thank you so much for watching ❤️

[@seaenchants]

thanks for this wonderful video and tips. I love having a calm life, but I couldn't live like this everyday. I need not only the calming joy, but also its vibrant, ecstatic side. I need music, and dance, and laughter, and play without restrictions. as always, balance is the key.

[@owninghills]

You're absolutely right. Balance is key. Some things work, others don't. Have a great day!

[@rynara2062]

Just stumbled over your video. You have a wonderful home! Seeing this, cleaning feels more peaceful and less annoying, doing it mindful. Would love to know more about this book! And I am curious about your duster. 😅 Hope you have a lovely day 💜

[@owninghills]

Thank you so much for watching! In his book he also discusses the impact of clutter on our mental well-being, offers practical tips for achieving a Zen clean, and also advocates for the use of natural cleaning products. It´s a very interesting and insightful book. Hope that helps. The duster is an Amazon find 😉. Have a lovely day too❤

[@leighduncan]

LOVE this video! Thank you!!

[@owninghills]

Thank you 🥰

[@n8sterling727]

Bravo! Beautiful video my friend, I'll not only try these practices, but also make some ginger pumpkin soup to enjoy afterwards. ! Thanks for the recipe :) Look forward to more of what you have to share with us!

[@owninghills]

Thanks for chiming in. Glad you liked the video! Enjoy your ginger pumpkin soup. I hope it'll warm you from the inside out 😉. See you soon in my next video. Have a lovely day!

[@hortensiengarten]

Ein wunderschönes Video. Vielen Dank! ❤

[@owninghills]

Ganz lieben Dank. Das freut mich sehr❤

[@delaila4]

Grazie è proprio un bel video. La tua morning routine mi ha ispirato molto ❤

[@owninghills]

@@delaila4 Thank you❤️. I’m glad you liked it and you got some inspiration for your morning routine. 🥰

[@SkyePrescott]

Wow…where did you learn to make videos like that!! These are amazing….there are many “slow living” channels our there, but yours is just wow….one of the best. I read Matsumoto’s book so many times the past years….but still don’t feel like cleaning😂 lots of love from Zurich

[@owninghills]

Thank you so much!!! It took me quite some time to learn how to shoot, edit and to tell stories through visuals. Since filming brings me so much joy I was committed to learn everything about creating videos like that and I´m still learning 😉. Matsumoto book is amazing. But tbh, I´m also a bit behind with chores especially when filming 😂. Have a lovely weekend, lots of love from Germany

[@debracisneroshhp2827]

@SkyePrescott, Haven't read the book, as of yet, and I'm such a procrastinator when it comes to decluttering, as my dilemma is having a lot of 'stuff'__at the same time, the concept is about actually putting the written words into actionable results. 😬😋 Love, Light, and Home Blessings. 🙏😇💫✨🌱🌿🌻🐝🌳🌎💖🙌😺

[@anjulidabra6823]

Wieder ein super inspirierendes Video. Vielleicht entdecke ich dadurch ja auch noch die Freude an der Hausarbeit. Tatsache ist, wenn alles sauber und aufgeräumt ist, fühlt man sich direkt besser. ❤

[@owninghills]

@@anjulidabra6823Ganz lieben Dank Dir♥️. Mir geht es genauso und es hat sich dadurch einiges verändert 😉.

[@charlenetorrejani8666]

You've inspire me to become better. Thank you. I love your videos.

[@owninghills]

Thank you so much. That's awesome. I hope that my content will help and inspire you. Have a great day ❤

[@Whatsup-m8w]

Monk's don't go to a 9 to 5 job, they are out of that loop. I'd love to know who gets up early to do this, as lovely as it is, with a 9 to 5 corporate job.

[@miradesnan38]

Yes you are right but it has to be done anyway😢 I clean as I go. So it does not pile up.

[@Roxycharms]

Beautiful video! Will you tell me what you cooked your soup in please?

[@owninghills]

Thank you. It´s an all-in-one-cooker (Thermomix).

[@marziasopelsa8204]

laundry is my issue 😂😅 lovely video, got me to subscribe :) I love that you sit on the counters!!!!

[@owninghills]

Thank you so much and welcome to the Owning Hills family❤! I still struggle with laundry from time to time, especially since I started this channel 😂. And yes, I love sitting on counters and window sills.

[@marziasopelsa8204]

@owninghills 😍😍😍

[@lyddiec1916]

Greetings from Australia. Loved this video! So beautifully created and edited. As I watched you sit down to your tea ritual, I thought, 'Am I subscribed to this genius?' Well, I am now.

[@owninghills]

G´day to Australia. It's been a while since I've been there 😉. Happy to have you here. Welcome to the Owning Hills family! Having a little tea ceremony is something I really enjoy. I´m glad you like it. Have lovely day. Greetings from Germany

[@marieheyndrickx4463]

Magnifique ❤

[@owninghills]

Merci beaucoup ❤

[@debracisneroshhp2827]

Definitely gonna get that book__thank you for that, and your pumpkin soup recipe! 😋 As an aside I'd like to know, what is the machine you made your soup in? 💖🙌😺

[@owninghills]

That´s awesome! Glad you like it 🥰. It´s an all-in cooker (Thermomix). Have a lovely day❤

[@ginosalihbegovic7137]

When you leave no chaos behind you have nothing that you need to clean up. Put what you have grabbed and used back at its spot and et voila it’s always clean , effortlessly.

[@owninghills]

That´s true ☺️

[@afkhoso]

This is not possible for someone with different schedule for spouse. E.g. if i get up i can't make half the bed. This kind of life is just not possible for people with kids and fuller schedules. Please advise

[@owninghills]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Everyone’s lives, schedules, and circumstances are different, and the key is to find what works best for you, your spouse and your family. I´m sure you already have figured out the best solution😉. Have a good day.

[@air2air786]

Yes, I agree. The video is very nice to watch but do live like that, one has to live like a monk. With family it is impossible and even you figured it out, everything changes again and again. Lot of people just give up or end like my (autistic) mother in law who did nothing else than reaping up things somebody else dropped everywhere. I went crazy just looking her doing it.😆

[@owninghills]

@ Yes, that’s right. It’s about getting tips that one can implement on a daily basis and see if it works or not. Everyone’s life and circumstances are different and therefore it is important to stick to what works best ☺️.

[@tamjg]

Exactly. Monks don't live "in the world" so, as idealistic and lovely as it seems, it's a fantasy for most of us.

[@owninghills]

@@tamjg Exactly. The great thing about books is that they can help us to broaden our perspective on certain topics. You get to decide for yourself if you want to try something new and see if it’s a good fit for your life. Not everything works for everyone.

[@dismafernando800]

You are an Inspiration for all of us my dear🎉.. Stay Happy always❤

[@owninghills]

Thank you so much. I´m happy you enjoyed it. Much love❤

[@traquinason1976]

Hola. Una duda que siempre me genera curiosidad y ni por Google me dan una explicación simplificada. ¿Como limpiar los zapatos al llegar a casa? Por su armario tiene los suyos muy limpios y ordenados. Dicas que no sean solo meterlos a la lavadora 😅. Eso quita el simples y zen a las cosas.

[@owninghills]

Muy buena pregunta. Los vuelvo a colocar en su sitio y, si están sucios, les quito la suciedad.

[@Marc_News_1975-tt8rk]

Super Video bitte mehr . LG

[@owninghills]

Danke Dir! Das mache ich😉

[@lavieestduresansconfiture3912]

I tried to make my bed at 4:30 but my husband lying in wasn't amused.

[@owninghills]

He probably wasn´t🤭

[@nonnieTerri]

Your video was very relaxing and motivational. Thanks

[@owninghills]

Thanks a lot. I´m happy you liked it.

[@saragutschmidt6103]

Hello from germany.

[@owninghills]

Hi! Schön Dich hier zu haben 🌷

[@soniagarcia3169]

❤❤❤

[@owninghills]

🥰

[@macsmiffy2197]

I think people should work in daylight. If we all did that, we would allow the planet a little breathing space from not putting electric lights on all over the world.

[@owninghills]

Nice thought.

[@tamjg]

This would be genuine virtue as opposed to virtue signaling.

[@darklittlepeople]

i always have the one question : what time do you fall asleep though?

[@owninghills]

Actually it´s a good question 😉. Between 8:45 - 10 PM.

[@celinefederici6951]

@@owninghills That is when I have dinner..

[@afkhoso]

Have dinner earlier? (If this is something you're trying to get into) @@celinefederici6951

[@j.c4007]

​@@celinefederici6951no need to have 2 or 3 meals a day: one meal is normally enough. The better is to have last meal before the darkness arrive : so before 5:30pm on winter.

[@cathyb6358]

It sure is peaceful to watch, but there are some tasks that I feel like I need either music or audio from cleaning videos to inspire me to clean.

[@owninghills]

You should always do what works best for you. :)

[@formgeben]

This video screamed Germany in a nutshell 😀

[@owninghills]

Just a bit 😀

[@vikkienos6807]

👍

[@owninghills]

🥰

[@جيهانغالى-ج6غ]

You don’t use soap?

[@owninghills]

Depends on what I´m doing.

[@doro8856]

I enjoyed this, but don't have a picture of when you get cleaned and dressed, or when you get to work...? Can you help me with this, please?

[@owninghills]

Thanks for chiming in. Glad you had a chance to view the channel! I will share a bit more of how I´m getting ready for the day in the future. Have a lovely day.

[@sarahloves9186]

I don’t think I could wake up at 4.30 to clean and I LOVE cleaning lol

[@owninghills]

It wasn't always like this 😉

[@sarahloves9186]

@ as long as it makes you happy it’s definitely worth it 😊

[@owninghills]

@@sarahloves9186 Right☺. After reading the 5AM Club years ago, it was much easier ☺.

[@SliceOfLife000]

Waking up 4:30 why???😮

[@owninghills]

Runs in the family ☺

[@miradesnan38]

Hahaha that's what I thought until I realized oh actually that is the time when I wake up normally😂

[@owninghills]

@@miradesnan38 😂