Things I Do to Avoid the Materialism Trap ~ Minimalist Life

[@txspacemom765]

When I traveled, I would always purchase some beautiful skin care treatment from that country. It was a piece of the place I could enjoy but not clutter up my life. A great hand cream, a mask, etc. I've been around the world twice and came home with very little. I even purged my own items along the way.

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

That’s a great idea! I like to get tea towels and use them in my kitchen. Each time I use it, I have the memory of the trip and it doesn’t clutter up my house. But I do also collect some things that I really love.

[@fredalearhinan6693]

When I travel I also take things I am prepared to leave behind.

[@lidijazivanovic2810]

​@MyMerryMessyGermanLife That's such a wonderful idea! I treasure memories from my trips, for example , the local food and drink 😊

[@txspacemom765]

I love this! I had a friend who collected small bits of fabric and made a quilt when she came back to the US. @@MyMerryMessyGermanLife

[@archiature9856]

Which contry

[@AliassesindQuatsch]

Your hair is grey and you are talking wise - but your radiance has something of a young and lucky and healthy strong girl 😍

[@Lola-mt1ne]

I often wonder what kind of culture we would have if people stopped buying to. satisfy a deeper longing.

[@taramoore2311]

I would love to see more of the various houses, food and town in places where you are visiting.

[@appalachianstacker3876]

" It's only after we've lost everything that we're free to do anything." Tyler Durden

[@tamaraburcombe5496]

A much needed inspiration during a season that is so full, yet so empty all at once. I needed the reminder that people and memories are more important than “things”. Every ounce of this video was taken in. Thank you and happy holidays ❤

[@booksandbags1790]

“My husband will not recall the various purses…..” I feel called out 😆

[@lovelylangers]

Oh yes, in the main memories are much more important than things. When my dad passed he left a lot of possessions for us to sort out. My mum is busy downsizing her possessions so that she is not leaving too much behind for me to sort out. Thankfully at the moment she’s nowhere near leaving this earth. But food for thought for anyone who may not have so much time left and thinking about what you might be leaving behind for others to sort out. ❤

[@Arlene4HO]

This is not a little channel with 155,000 subscribers. Congratulations!

[@jeffj318]

When your possessions are taken from you, that normally opens up your eyes.

[@annsalty5615]

What a beautiful place you live!! I am just in the middle of getting rid of all the extra stuff we do not need, room by room. Am loving the change! Thanks for the video.

[@tracimorrow2282]

This was such a wonderful video. Especially the last part about our mortality. Leaving behind a box of stuff or memories of time together- I choose making of memories.

[@revighetto]

As I watch your videos I face them as a lifestyle more than minimalism. And, for sure, to be minimalist means to have aboundance of what really matters. Thanks for your video today, it helped me to center on the priorities. Merry Christmas dear Connie!

[@casey4314]

I spent my Christmas morning watching this video of yours. As a minimalist for over 9 years I still need a daily reminder. Watching your peaceful and serene posts create inner peace for me which is one of the things I value today. As well I focus on gratitude and living in the present. I know what matters to me now and none of it can be bought in a store. I relate to and resonate with everything you shared in this video. Love it so much. Thank you for posting such valuable messages. Merry Christmas to you!

[@lisablanchard8915]

thank you for your podcast...You always bring me back to what really matters and what is truly important in life....your voice and words are very calming

[@Ivorymadonna111]

Ah thank you! This is so relevant for me right now. I have been living simply for a year now when all my belongings went into a storage container after separating from my partner of 27 years. I have survived in furnished accommodation with just the bare necessities. I long for my books and object d’art, but on the other hand I wonder what the hell is in there that I really need. I also read recently that Buddha said that all suffering stems from desire. Of course this all has to do with the transit of Uranus in Taurus as we redefine our relationship with what we Value. So many are wanting to escape the material world, live off grid in a tiny home and start a conscious community. Myself included! 😊

[@minalsrivastava1568]

This is so so inspiring ..... YES connections are far more important than material things in life.... Thank You for this reminder 🥰

[@tired_buthappy]

Thank you. I’m making cookies to take to a Christmas gathering and just had the thought in mind that I need to watch something to center me against the tide of materialism this Christmas season. Your video was the one that my search best met, and I’m thankful for your video and the time you take in creating here on KZbin.

[@suzettechristine8609]

That was Beautifully said. Thank you for the Reminder as this time of season is all about the materialistic. One thing I as of my teenage son each year for Christmas is a list of 10 things he is grateful for. I cherish those lists and hold them dear to my heart❤. Merry Christmas wishes to you and your family🎄🎄🎄

[@louisianarainwater]

💚💚💚

[@deyanirazandbergen5023]

Hi dear Connie and husband, I see you are enjoying time in The Netherlands where I live. I'd love to invite ypu drink a cup of tea with me and show you a bit around! 😊

[@Margriet811]

I’ve been following you for over a year now and it’s fun to see you here in our lovely Holland! In which city/village are you staying? Anyway, thank you for your inspiring videos. I’m not a big shopper either, but one of my New Year’s resolutions is to be even more of a conscious consumer! And to spend less money on things and more on experiences! “Collect moments, not things!”

[@elevationview673]

Everything you said is true. And the quote that was said. It is our relationships that are most important, spending time with our loved ones enjoying their company. I value time with my family, friends and dog most of all.

[@jurgad8344]

I love how gray hair looks amazing on you and it doesn’t age you much. I wish I could rock my grey head as well as u do! Also, your channel is so therapeutic that I want to watch it more and more and buy less. As soon as I switch to other channels I start wanting to get things. It’s really powerful that psychology!

[@happylifeSteph]

Beautiful message & reminder , thanks for this calming video 😊🫶

[@GwenMilley]

Love this , and a great reminder for sure to remember all that we already have . I have been a minimalist most of my life and still think ( what am I missing sometimes ). But soon settle back to my comfort zone of having and wanting less . I dont envy those always chasing more as it consumes their lives , and forget to be grateful for what they already have . Merry Christmas 🎄

[@jenniferdonaldson301]

Your videos are very inspiring. Love living in a minimalist way and contented for what I have.

[@amitamargi4786]

You have soulful voice Connie Maam

[@organizedone9847]

I'm so grateful that I came across your channel! The simplicity and loveliness of it all inspires me to not get caught up in the crazy busy rat race of it all.

[@annemacdonald7039]

That is exactly what I needed to hear right now. Your videos help me reset the balance in favour of what's important in life. Thank you so much, Connie. Have a wonderful Christmas. ❤

[@millies.8810]

Hearing your recount of how you and your husband were able to change focus is inspiring. The financial upheaval also changed my life, yet it took a while before I realized that my corporate suit days were gone, and in fact in some ways it was better. I agree with many of what you say even if I do not consider myself a minimalist. It is great to have someone voice what I think/feel even if others do not agree.

[@donnacarraway9182]

Beautiful video!! You probably know how very fortunate that you are to have a love in your life! I’m truly happy for you!! When I lived in England quite a long time ago, I became aware that people in Europe seem to live more minimalist lifestyles that the U.S. Still, I try to do my small part for the planet (I have discovered junk journaling as a hobby!) and try not to criticize others, but to look at manufacturing as a way to create jobs ( I grew up in extreme poverty), but I truly do hope that we all work together to save this amazing planet and do our manufacturing in much more thoughtful ways! I’ve recently been reading about the food chain process in the US and hope that more people educate themselves about that. I know many will not understand my thinking, but I do think that this next generation is going to do better than mine did!! 💕

[@GiannaFiore]

I'm just learning about mindful living and minimalism. Thank you for your channel, Connie. 🙏💜

[@CarlosRodriguez-iu8fq]

So beautiful. Happy 2024 for you and your loved ones. May this NewYear be filled with magic, health, love, blessing, and new adventures.

[@deborahcoyne1894]

Thank you! ❤

[@HettyHartpreneur]

Welcome to Gouda! Strange thought that you were so nearby. Have a wonderful time in the Netherlands! ❤

[@Jansje-T]

What a nice surprise to see that you are filming in the Netherlands! I lived 4 years in this city, Gouda and have good memories… Now I live in the east side (Ede)of Holland. I hope you had a nice time in the Netherlands.❤

[@AmberV1978]

Wat een mooi huis heb je Connie met een heerlijke tuin erbij! Je bent een rijk mens, mooi ❤

[@janinesawyer5746]

I LOVE your wisdom x Your positivity journal has had a big impact on my life ~ thank you x

[@janinepowell7781]

That was truly beautiful and inspiring and keeps me on the same such path ❤

[@Gal52324]

So blessed to have found your channel Connie.. God Bells you and your family!🙌🏼🕊❤‍🩹

[@appalachianstacker3876]

"The things you own end up owning you" Tyler Durden

[@NathalieBoonstra-ws3ut]

Love this video, because i my home is in the netherlands!!Nice that you are in tje netherlands!!Love you simple life 😊

[@John83118]

Such compelling material; akin to a book I cherished for its related insights. "The Joy of Less: A Minimalist Living Guide" by Matthew Cove

[@conniesaayman5038]

Always nice to watch your videos

[@gwenwade6059]

Love you Connie.

[@stephaniebrogdon4024]

Another beautiful, soulful video 🤍 Recently I visited the Netherlands and fell in love, and watching this brought back such wonderful memories. Merry Christmas to you🎄

[@jessicabulloch5302]

Connie, you are so sweet and you get it!

[@carolynstewart8465]

Delicious food for thought. Thank you, Constance!❤

[@LuckyGoHappy]

I love not defining my worth with material objects. Those who are happy with what they have are rich!

[@melindaferreira9879]

This is so timely... Im experiencing a great loss.. people not possessions....

[@k.h.7575]

Connie, I am wondering how and where you live during traveling. Do you rent apartments for longer or shorter stretch of time? 🙏

[@oliviafufontein]

Beautiful video thank you ! Can you share where and how to rent this place ? What was the fee? Thanks

[@ContraoSistema1]

Linda reflexão.

[@Ecce2295]

Beautiful job, thank you for the video

[@cynthiahunt8061]

Love jour videos Connie. Keep them up. I love your food you make snd your homemade skin and body products. God bless.

[@ShazWag]

Hmm ... Not sure if "Schitter Style" is the best name for a boutique 🤣

[@Tasimmet]

Glad I'm not the only one who cracked up at that! 😂

[@renee8118]

Schitter means sparkle, or shine, in Dutch. But I can imagine in English is seems as a somewhat less sparkly word 😂

[@shirleykamala1797]

Thanks!...

[@soniacaban9615]

I enjoy your videos!

[@karenrowley1548]

Such a great video! I love all of them ❤ Thank you for listing in the description box links to what you are wearing....Can you please share a link for your boots? Thanks, Connie!

[@ArianeElsammak]

Wonderful video, so insightful :)

[@francinehogsett3065]

Beautiful 😊❤️

[@EmptyAccountNobodyHere]

Another beautiful video; calming, interesting, and helpful. Thank you, Connie! Wishing you and your loved ones a very happy holiday season. ❤ This week I have been very mindfully putting together a new capsule wardrobe; a Christmas gift to myself as I have recently lost some weight and needed smaller clothes (yay!). I have returned to your two videos again and again for inspiration, the ones about finding your personal style, and putting together your travel wardrobe. Your advice really helped me to discover a style I truly love, and I’m excited to begin a new year with a whole new look! So thank you for sharing your insights with us here, and for the lovely sense of style that you have. Love from Lea in Australia xx (ps, I wish it was winter here right now!)

[@paulwade4322]

I wish I had all day to wander around

[@loesiepoezi]

Greetings from Belgium!

[@mrich9654]

The consumerism really affected me this year. It feels empty and soulless.

[@cheryl1205]

Unless it is one of two counties called Holland, it's the Netherlands. Nederlands. Please. :) And yes, I am from The Netherlands. Katwijk!

[@lindalalone5337]

I like you Connie! You are so cool! I enjoy your videos.

[@kennethbailey9853]

Best Ever !!!❤❤❤

[@pedrozatravel]

I always feel better when I know I have money set aside for a purchase

[@cynthiahunt8061]

Oh and where do u buy your turquoise jewellery. I can't find and I am from SA

[@cleopatrablackwell3414]

Check pawn shops. A lot of turquoise jewelry was traded for money at pawn shops from Indigenous people in America.

[@chantalt690]

Your in my homecountry.🎉 The cities Breda, den Bosch in the south are worth a visit. Very historical and pretty. But also the mills at Kinderdijk. Enjoy your stay

[@stephaniebrogdon4024]

I just visited your beautiful country, and Kinderdijk was spectacular and a memory I'll always cherish!

[@jillmeader5882]

You can not take it with you!! Yes remember that!

[@daniellekreiser7999]

Namaste ✌️

[@jasminealixandranorth]

Oprah Winfrey should practise what she preaches!

[@cherrybb3888]

I was thinking the same thing…with her 7 houses and private jets etc.

[@sitihajarshahid]

Why can't download this video?

[@sheilak4493]

Is this purchase in line with my values…😮 I pray the new year I will always look at that! Only thing matters is what we do for and with others and God all that matters in the end!

[@bonjour88-x7u]

watching You to improve my Emglish

[@cathelijne.]

Gouda ❤️

[@melindap1011]

Is this a want or a need?

[@autobotdiva9268]

its like i need a dumpster! lol

[@donnarakitzis2719]

Intentional spending is actually more freedom

[@dalya188]

❤

[@miaulnir]

Living in a such beautiful city you don’t need things at all 😅

[@kennethbailey9853]

😊😊😊

[@warrenmoon7709]

❤❤❤❤

[@gailhorrocks]

Are you visiting or did u move

[@aaloha2902]

Welcome to Holland ! 🇳🇱Are you enjoying your stay with us? 🙏🏼🌺

[@mermarseo]

I'm new to your channel (discovered it only yesterday) and I see that you and your husband have done many of the same things that I have done (or have aspired to). I really enjoy the aesthetics of your channel, but you lost me at quoting Oprah. After a few videos I could see you were what was at one time called "New Age", but I'd hoped you could offer some advice that went beyond pop culture / psychology. That said, you refer to things taught by your older relatives and I encourage you to look to that sort of wisdom rather than modern society's offerings of pseudo-spirituality.

[@chrsitineadriaenssen6074]

I love my belongings, proud of living in an aesthetic environment.

[@chrsitineadriaenssen6074]

Why is spending and collecting bad?

[@Arlene4HO]

Keeps the world going around, right?

[@brenda4523]

I don't think she thinks spending is bad but rather overspending is bad. How much do you need is a good question to ask yourself. Do I want this or need this? Will I love this next year? In 5 years? If I didn't spend the money on this what could I do with that money? It's just mindset that usually comes as you get older because you realize how short lived satisfaction can be. Maybe you own 50 purses how can really love and carry them all?Its very freeing. But do what makes you happy in the season of life that you are in. Just make sure you are not trying to fill a void in your that really can't be filled with stuff.

[@laura3619]

👌👌❤❤

[@joaquifernandez9757]

🥰❤

[@GracefulLivingOver50]

A peaceful video to watch.✨

[@solb101]

Isn’t travel a form of materialism? Or identifying as a minimalist an illusion? Quoting the great sage Oprah is funny. Good luck on your journey.

[@WillyYoung-d8r]

Miss Connie Riet learned that life is finite , chose what is important in life or material want. Minimalism means being thrifty.

[@emanuelad3534]

U r simply beautiful

[@jeancurrie1862]

If you were an actual minimalist you would not be making money off KZbin!!!

[@lowell62]

That is ridiculous. Minimalists need to eat and keep a roof over their heads too. And she is doing so by imparting wise insight.

[@Crashcourse3806-v2n]

Are minimalists supposed to live off the government? are you trolling?

[@jomandy5688]

Could you explain why I’m curious

[@BohemianDollhouse]

What an idiotic mentality. Are you from outer space?

[@DW...]

So true Connie‼️ Thank you for the reminder to be grateful for what we have💙

[@beckyholbrook7253]

You lost me on quoting Oprah Winfrey 🫨

[@AmberV1978]

Why?

[@katethielmann4244]

Because Oprah Winfrey is the epitome of narcissistic gratification.

[@cynthiahewitt9945]

@@katethielmann4244 And worse.

[@ngocdiepk6249]

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