Minimalism - A Life of Luxury? | ARTE.tv Documentary

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[@toyin2376]

In Africa we live like this, but they call us poor

[@80lilala]

😂

[@extrememinimalism]

Poverty and minimalism are not the same thing, (one you have a choice over, one you don't.)

[@toyin2376]

@@extrememinimalism poverty is a state of mind!

[@fritskarsan6519]

😂

[@christopherherbert2407]

I’ve always thought of minimalism as something simple, but I can see how it could be considered a luxury too. The idea of stripping away the excess and focusing only on high-quality, meaningful things there’s something inherently luxurious about that

[@V.stones]

You’re not filling your life with cheap, unnecessary things, but rather with fewer, more valuable items

[@cherylhills3227]

It’s like how some minimalist homes feature expensive, beautifully designed furniture, even though there’s not much of it. You’re still living with luxury, just without the clutter

[@CarlAcevedo-sc3bl]

and it’s not just about material things either. Minimalism applies to time, too. Think about it-by cutting out distractions and unnecessary commitments, you free up more time to focus on experiences, relationships, or personal growth. That’s a kind of luxury money can’t always buy

[@NelleHummell]

Exactly. Time and peace of mind are probably the ultimate luxuries. When you live minimally, you’re also mentally decluttering. You get to focus on what truly matters to you without being overwhelmed by the noise of too much stuff physical or mental.

[@AliciaCrone]

that’s where minimalism intersects with a broader sense of well-being. It’s like you’re curating your life, not just your possessions. But do you think most people can achieve that balance without some guidance? I mean, even knowing how to start can be overwhelming for some

[@deannab9511]

His prayer giving thanks for the food was beautiful and so heartfelt, he brings such a positive energy to the world ❤

[@nattyophelia7879]

I feel like getting rid of things constantly to replace it with new things is another very toxic form of consumption.

[@C.E.Thomas1952]

(0.53) "Life isn't there for us to make it as easy as possible. Life is there to be mastered". What a beautiful expression. This gentleman has given an important key to the art of living. Wonderful.

[@zazi77]

using a three cutter bought from the capitalistic world he despise

[@jurgen9568]

Friedmunt is not a minimalist. He has a house cluttered with stuff and multiple buildings with no doubt even more stuff. He is a recluse. Which is fine, but it has nothing to do with minimalism.

[@amazonia27]

Hr Sonnemann, ein Mann der verstanden hat um was es wirklich geht hier auf Erden. Ich habe grossen Respekt vor Ihnen

[@thulekovish8188]

I like minimalism, it makes me feel freer, lighter and more content.

[@wuokmayangjanguan1591]

I don’t understand German. But it seems the gentleman that lives alone in the wilderness speaks with style.

[@svethi-c8e]

He does! I live in Germany and have seen a couple of videos about his lifestyle. He chooses his words very thoughtful

[@joaomarreiros4906]

I re-use everything I can, and consume only what I need, so I guess I am a minimalist.

[@stevensibbet5869]

I am a minimalist out necessity and enjoyment. Necessity; because my brain doesn't work properly and I am unable to tidy up. Enjoyment; because I just simply like a less cluttered house, life, etc.

[@Mindless970]

27:50 ❤

[@AndBusinessIsGood]

I love minimalism. Those who understand, know.

[@sofie5521]

What I am missing to live like this is land, I don't have enough money or there is no affordable land. I love the documentary and I would love my own pets and harvest food . To live like this I think you first need money.

[@etaokha4164]

I don't own lots of material things and am happy 😊

[@katjarosner9267]

Hello Connie, you might want to have a look in the use of castor oil for wrinkles and dark spots (and a lot of other things)! There are a lot of videos about the benefits and I'm going to try some myself. Thank you for your videos! I really enjoy them! 😊 All the best from Germany 👋

[@CM-cw7rh]

A minimalist who is into sustainability wouldn’t throw out a pair of ripped jeans - they’d repair them.

[@ClaudiaSchiel1]

Gerne mehr von Friedmund

[@leptir7110]

Poradi mentalnog zdravlja manje je više❤

[@nattyophelia7879]

Sehr shon, ich bin eine minimalist neine jarhe. Ich habe seiben kinder so nicht sehr minimal 😂

[@nattyophelia7879]

Meine Deutch nicht sehr gut, es tut mir leid

[@joaomarreiros4906]

And Fridemunt reminds me of the German Kin that "was my teacher" in German Paganism, he sounds like a good person.

[@ЦзинКэ-ы5х]

I dunno, but...somehow both of those stories sound and look artificial. Unnatural.

[@corneliakeller438]

Das ist doch ein Reupload, habe ich doch schon mal gesehen....

[@elzheimi2266]

Minimalisten mit einem Picknickset aus Stahl mit kleinem tragbaren Kocher ….haha 😂 there is still a long way to go.

[@MargretHunter-n2w]

Raleigh Club

[@gilberttello08]

✋✋ Philippines

[@Hdx1999]

N’importe quoi ce reportage. Ces personnes ne sont pas de vrai minimalistes

[@stevensibbet5869]

Germans need *Charity Shops* , it takes the guilt out of throwing away things. (Germany doesn't have charity shops).

[@SilkandButterflies]

Actually, we do!

[@stevensibbet5869]

@@SilkandButterflies I use to Volunteer in a charity shop about 20 years ago and a German Man with his family came in the shop and he was totally flummoxed and bewilded by the shop, he was asking endless questions about how the shop runs, that it's for charity that shocked him, then a member of the public Came in and brought in some articles in bags to be donated, (sorted and sold, again) that totally flabbergasted him in fact he asked so many questions it got uncomfortable and his wife Had to step in and stop him. I assumed from that incident that they didn't have charity shops in Germany because the concept blew his mind. Also when I was in Turkey just a few years ago they had a shop in town that was called "the English shop" which sold all second hand goods in the style of a charity shop, but it wasn't an actual charity shop.

[@XYZ-ib4go]

In Germany we have a thing called "Sozialkaufhaus". The concept is similar to charity shops.

[@stevensibbet5869]

@@XYZ-ib4go How long have they existed in Germany? Because I'm really puzzled by something that happened when I volunteered in a charity shop 20 years ago I've written about it above.

[@stevensibbet5869]

@@XYZ-ib4go Do "Sozialkaufhaus" sell second-hand goods donated by the general public?

[@elzheimi2266]

Diese Minimalisten und Aussteiger sind in erster Linie mega egoistisch, wahrscheinlich da sie überfordert sind. Sie können niemanden unterstützen da sie mit sich selbst beschäftigt sind. Das ist kein erstrebenswertes Lebensmodell.

[@ppss.6302]

Nope. Minimalism without youtube pushes people to abject depression. One needs to be a part of the crowd for any resemblance of mental health and life satisfaction. Minimalism, going against the flow virtually guaranty loneliness and isolation. Even if you can tolerate those in the name of minimalism, calling yourself "happy" person is a stretch.

[@stevensibbet5869]

For a minimalist he had a lot of clutter in his house. I don't think the title minimalist applies to this man, this is a man retreating from the world not simplifying his life by not having unnecessary objects, owning things you don't need.

[@eryan4712]

You will have nothing and you will be happy.

[@Deva-no3dn]

He has everything he needs and he is happy.

[@janbezziemi4162]

Christine "spends the whole year travelling as a travel blogger". Well, for me this style of life has much more to do with the "maximalism" - not with the minimalism. Is She aware how big carbon footprint She is leaving behind?????

[@nattyophelia7879]

In Europe they have a lot more public transport available, so it’s not necessarily as big an impact as you’d think.

[@TRFA-u4t]

I am a minimalist myself from Sao Paulo, in Brazil. The decision to become one was the best decision in my life ! I highly reccomend everyone to do the same, in different degrees but the idea of having less is amazing ! Thank you ! 🟡🟢🟡🟢🟡🟢🟡🟢

[@markuss-n5i]

minimalist here on YT? How? Solar panels and a mobile contract?

[@TRFA-u4t]

@@markuss-n5i Exactly ! Your genius 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@TRFA-u4t]

You really don't understand anything about minimalism my friend, It's not about not having anything, it is about having only the most important things. For me, my computer is important, i work using it. Please, try to understand if you can, it will help make your life better. Cheers brother

[@Deva-no3dn]

⁠@@markuss-n5iMinimalism has nothing to do with living as if you’re in a prior century. It’s about living with what you need.

[@soiboi5151]

@@markuss-n5i🤡

[@janbezziemi4162]

Christine is not true minimalist. Her "new" lifestyle IS NOT radically different from the old one. What She is doing reminds me the phenomenon of greenwashing. It is quite a different story with a man living solitary in the middle of the forest - very close to Nature. His authenticity has been tested by a very long period of this kind of life. Amazingly, He outpaced famous David Thoreau Who lived on the bank of His famous pond much shorter than 30 years. So, my congratulations to Him and Best Wishes!!!!!

[@rasputindasilva858]

She just moved to a cheaper country, cheaper for foreigners not for the natives.

[@janbezziemi4162]

@@rasputindasilva858 Exactly!!!