Things I Try Not to Care About as a Minimalist

In this video, I'm going to share with you three things that I try not to care about as a minimalist :)
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[@sionafrancesca]

I love this. I'm another born minimalist-- I've always preferred getting rid of things to shopping, and I like living a life that's as spacious and peaceful as possible. It's so beautiful to hear others express a similar philosophy.

[@Murmex]

There is nothing minimalist about this guy's triceps.

[@Duykhanhvo]

I also think it instantly like you..

[@Duykhanhvo]

How can a triceps guy with perfect hair is into minimalist?

[@richardkleinberger7031]

It helps a lot that he is hot!

[@flyffreak93]

Haha agreed

[@mrxurd]

There is nothing minimalist about this guy’s look 🥰🥰

[@moonshot2738]

This guy is so calming to listen too with some great perspective to remind ourselves to slow down. The world is a place of constant chatter and none of it really matters in the end. We are all on our own journey. Look and care for yourself first, everything else is secondary.

[@gyunge3617]

You sound like a stoic. Uncluttered way of thinking and accepting as is. Super practical and simplified life style.

[@wd4036]

you would do really well in podcasts! you have such a great voice!

[@SenaShimotsuma]

Hahaha maybe one day! Cheers!

[@88Osam]

It was exactly what I thought when I heard him speak. Sexy accent as well

[@EquationoftheUniverse]

It always makes me laugh how much time and money people spend to become 'minimalists'. You are the most authentic person on this topic that I have watched so far. Thanks for posting your thoughts on these topics - and it's nice to hear a Kiwi accent for a change (from an Aussie) xx

[@gaelflynn657]

I don't need any motivational books or videos. I just watch all your videos and that's enough to teach me about this spectrum of life. On many levels I can relate to all your videos and topics that you talk about. Your tone of voice has this certain positive aura that draws my attention to every single word you say. So enlightening. Waiting for more.

[@madam417]

Karoshi: (in Japan) death caused by overwork or job-related exhaustion. (Google definition).

[@3llenzinha]

😰

[@jimli3604]

thanks

[@KalpeshPatel78]

I googled Karashi and it meant mustard.

[@madam417]

@@KalpeshPatel78 you spelled it wrong

[@KalpeshPatel78]

@@madam417 yep. But what contrast.. lol. just one alphabet and exhaustion becomes mustard.

[@carlacolumna4809]

You mentioned in multiple videos that you enjoy to read. I would be really interested in a video about your favorite books :)

[@cai1633]

I liked the last message. I, too, myself cared about what others think of me. But, I realized, why would I care? As long as I'm not aggravating anyone trying to avoid conflicts with others just minding my own business, I shouldn't be bothered.

[@tomslick5456]

Sometimes people are minimalists by necessity, then they learn to be happy despite doing without so long as they are not struggling to survive.

[@scottg4913]

It's funny - when I first started listening to this guy, I was like he's Japanese but his accent makes him sound like he comes from New Zealand. When he said he went to NZ at the age of 15 it all of a sudden made sense! Haha!

[@TheAunosmondClub]

We don't have to be perfected, just be the best version that we can. Respect and treat others like we want to be treated, it is the way that I wish to live in today world's society :-)

[@thaovo6636]

Cool. Feels like I am reading an essay that has been wholeheartedly prepared or something. So inspiring tho

[@KelleyBroussardMackaig]

The meaning of karoushi : (in Japan) Death caused by overwork or job-related exhaustion.

[@vlatkodr7102]

Your video is a breath of fresh air and just what I needed right now

[@88Osam]

Japanese has always been known to live minimally luxurious if I may say so. I always admire their way of life, uncluttered and healthy. I am trying to achieve that attitude to not care what society dictates.

[@MultiOllieollieollie]

I was just watching a few of your videos this morning, I’m a big believer in practicing mindfulness and just had to comment on how I love the message in your content. Excellent work and I’m sure it will inspire many people and leave them to be happier on a day to day basis. Subscribed.

[@deejlibriol6272]

I'm happy I've watched it today. I'm not alone. Thank you!

[@ls-wv8dy]

You have a great sense of humor as well. Thank you again for sharing!!

[@juliepetri2484]

Your life lessons are being felt at a young age! Good for u!

[@kgarcianavia]

I love, love, love everything you said. I describe myself exactly as how you mentioned "unique".

[@rhitaagrg1250]

Money doesn't create happiness. So true. 🙏 Thank you for the video. Your voice is really relaxing.

[@johnstevenson4611]

Great video. What are your goals for the next year? Travel?

[@brydcsd]

The triceps as shown on the thumbnail made me click on this video and learned about being a minimalist.

[@sterlingjamesderave9198]

I like the way you think, Sena. Thank you for taking the time to produce these videos.

[@jinph9548]

This guy may become a good life coach.

[@maggie198333]

Based on all the points, I’ve been a minimalist the whole time.

[@davidtea3850]

Hi Sena, you pointed out something I agree for several years now: “stopping watching tv news” and reading newspapers too much. They all focus on negativity (crime, war, death, fire, climate change and so on). Some may say we are just covering our eyes or ears but in fact it’s a salvation of ourselves. Why ? Because we are trying to find positiveness throughout our daily life by other means.

[@bg4928]

I literally have my first Japanese crush. And so informative. I could listen to him all day.

[@djpeterabreu]

Same!

[@NathanGForReal]

I really Liked this video! I have seen many minimal videos but haven't heard it explained as good as this til now.

[@josegimenez1228]

This is one of your best posting so far.

[@shahrizalarif9307]

This video is such an eye opener for me and i believe other viewers as well..it is just i wonder, sometimes i can get really motivated when i put myself and mix welll with the current trend but only for a short period of time because then the motivation is slowly fading away..can you suggest me..how we can still get motivated by not keeping up with the current trend eg; fitness, lifestyle and etc..appreciate if u could share with me some of ur insight on this..thank you

[@FleurDeLysPTV]

Shifting into minimalist lifestyle

[@lilyandrose8557]

me too! I'm donating items as hard as I can

[@citizent6999]

One thing a minimalist can truly enjoy is a lovely Grand Seiko watch. Just wear simple plain clothes and have a gorgeous wristwatch. What brand T-shirts do you wear? I like the fit.

[@colinscottie4499]

I love your life. So simple and peaceful. No complications and no worry too much about money to pay bills or shop. Amazing. Fabulous. By the way, I'm from Singapore

[@rothschildianum]

You need to have somebody supports your life. His life is just unrealistic. Most people need to work to live.

[@Superlotuswaves]

You do you get jacked triceps from minimalism? - post that gym routine

[@clarateckbalbino1305]

Your videos are helping me so much. Congrats on the effort you're putting in here

[@crazychannel6731]

Finally found a channel who can relate my interest as minimalist.. looks like your talking also about my self😇😇 auto subscribed.

[@noah7oe]

Plz make Vlogs about your workout routine xx

[@joshey46032]

I love and agree with all this - with slight exception regarding the bit about news. It's actually a bit dangerous and irresponsible to rely on conversations to get news as you said you do.

[@DineshGaikwad]

These are really good insights that we can integrate in our life to move forward.

[@musikhamster01]

I'm currently managing to be better at the third thing but I've come a long way so I'm really happy here. The second thing is something I should definitely try out doing!

[@phuijoan]

Surprise that I share so many values in common. Happy to find you and this video today! How nice.

[@moniquemcgill2467]

i loved your video big hello from New Zealand :)

[@normanrobertson5908]

I have been doing just that since the start of my 30s. So, I would say that I am a minimalist also.

[@jeffreycz1979]

This is the second video of yours I watched. It explains much more clear to execute minimalism to individual personal perspectives. What I learned from this video is that it's not what to do or what not to do. It is about to streamline your personal options in life and focus on what matters to yourself most. Though it's easier said than done that not caring other people's opinions, won't it sound a little bit autistic or even conceited? What I can do currently is let go the negativity from others swiftly, but not possible to ignore or block them at all. Afterall, we are only mortals.

[@jamesk8s1]

oh wow, me too. My Mom use to feel a bit upset with me (Japanese mom) because I was always decluttering. I like the space between things as much as the few very special objects that rest within that space. When I moved out of my 1 bedroom apartment years ago, my friend laughed and said we can move you out in in less than 2 hours. Yes not "obsessed" or even overly fascinated or desirous of material things either. I use to feel disapproval at those who were interested in fashion trends. BUT as an artist, everything I do comes from that same place that my art comes from - skating, painting, singing, poetry....my clothing choices, car, what furniture I do have (with lots of space) comes from that same artistic creative soul place. If one is open to considering the idea that we are first beings of an immaterial nature, and that we can only be "seen" and "experienced" by other in this world by the way we "re-present" ourselves in this material realm, then the only way that others can kind of see me, since they can not see my non physical self or soul directly is thru my words, actions, quiet presence and material "re-presentations" of myself. In other words, I can NOT select an item of clothing because it is current or because it looks great on someone else or because it may get me attention, I choose an item of clothing because it FEELS like "me" and reflects or re-presents who I am....in the same way my paintings do, my singing, etc. And these things are not created for the primary purpose of being "seen", but because they organically have to be expressed from that source and center of being, that natural desire to express and create in the world. You can see some of my art at NathanielJamesArt.com :) which by the way are 100% free hand, not using any computers or rulers or objects to create the details, hand painted. Last... one of my favorite ?s to ask when someone is complaining about large "issues" in the world, is "and what are you doing to improve this situation?" That usually gets a blank look :). Very glad to find your videos, this is my first one, and I resonate with your experience. best........SHAKESPEARE: "Nothing is good or bad, but thinking makes it so". liked, subscribed and belled :)

[@hasattachment489]

Just came across your channel and relating to it so much. Thought I was weird. Not interested in what most folks are interested in. Not concerned about what most folks are concerned about. Come to find out I'm just a minimalist at heart.

[@GentlemenPremiumReview]

What a nice channel. I am amazed, that I don‘t feel alone with what you do and say!!! I am sharing your views! Watched many videos of you! In this world, where everything is fake and people act happy 24/7, your channel is a relief! Subscribed. And I will do videos again, because of you! Thank you!

[@SenaShimotsuma]

Thank you so much for your support!

[@michaelhillard6158]

You seem to have the ability to organize and present what you want to say in a very clear and engaging way. Looking forward to watching more of your videos.

[@SenaShimotsuma]

Cheers for watching this video!

[@jessicaribeiro8928]

I am binge watching your videos and it completely changed my mind... You should do podcasts on spotify!

[@SenaShimotsuma]

Cheers! Maybe one day!

[@johnoblackwell785]

I really enjoy listening to you slowly becoming a minimalist every time I've moved house and brought a new one that's 7 times now I've give away lots of things charity and two other people and then I have more time for me last time on the cleaning last time I'm looking back and moving forward and enjoying the rest of my life how long how short I do not know live in the moment and try to smile more a little bit less and think to myself what a beautiful world it's a shame about the people but I can't change them but I can change me so keep going on my brother and making a difference yours faithfully Jack John

[@johnoblackwell785]

Sorry my text went wrong some how, I'm living life in the moment no yesterday, no tomorrow, Justin, now and trying to feel happy in this moment,

[@Christophercoconut]

I love your life style and give you subscribed.

[@zenianptr]

Love your content! I’ve been doing minimalism too and i hope it fits me for a long time.

[@SenaShimotsuma]

Thanks for watching this video!

[@walcotttang6946]

Love your videos..so refreshing..hope to met u in person in Japan one day😊💖👍

[@patricklee1822]

Been waiting for the next vid brother! Keen as!

[@SenaShimotsuma]

Cheers for watching this video!

[@eugenemoreno482]

I've read in a book that people are comfortable with the familiar. Refraining yourself only worsens the problem of acceptance because you're conforming to their ideals and expectations. Acceptance, however optional, naturally occurs through repetitive acts until barely noticed or acknowledged or addressed.

[@chrislich7066]

Funny man and I like you channel. Bless 🙂

[@SenaShimotsuma]

Cheers!

[@josegimenez1228]

I love that we, loner minimalists, are growing more and more. I read, do not remember where, that the more possessions we own the more difficult, complicated it will be for us to leave this world...

[@kaede_jing]

Can't agree with you more about 'gossiping'. I really don't get why people love to complain and give opinion about some issue while leaving themselves with anger but nothing else. The situation won't improve with their complaints and opinions. But I can just accept them as a person although I do not agree with what they are doing.

[@janehyun2581]

Thank you for sharing these experiences I loved it can’t stop watching this video love your perspectives ❤️👊🏻

[@MiguelTorres-kl7xi]

Sena on a swing *cuteness overload*

[@SenaShimotsuma]

Hahahaha

[@theurbanmonk3377]

You're very interesting, and you have very good common sense. You're not a typical Japanese, and I say this as a compliment. Thank you!

[@BLKNBALD100]

Just ran across your video and like your content...the three things you mention describes me at this point in my life.

[@CharmfulCarlie]

I'm very conflicted between retail therapy and minimalism. I love clothes but I also like to keep only the essentials. Although I agree, trends make us feel leftout because we're not having all these things that they measure as success.

[@laminage]

I like you're style and what he says. I'm in the same boat. I don't have a problem with Walmart or even Thrift Stores. My Mother was a wizard at finding things for me and she would buy it, then I would pay her back. My Cousins bought a $600.00 Apple Watch and I think "Why do you need to have such an expensive Watch when a $10.00 Watch gives the time the same way?" One of them is in high debt but she needed to showoff and showboat.

[@juliovillagran4105]

Your English is great. I agree with all the points except keeping up with the news. Admittedly it's been been a little tedious lately due to Corona however I just like learning about what's happening around the world. There used to be a slogan here for one of the govt channels that specialises in global affairs 'the world is an amazing place'.

[@lttlod1]

You should come to the U.S. and go to a state fair! Eating while walking is constant norm haha! Love your video : )

[@servandopatlan6150]

You are doing great! Your English is just fine. The whole point of language is to communicate with others, to share ideas, and to have fun, by posting KZbin videos in English you are doing that. There are people who delight in the technicalities of grammar and only want to communicate corrections, that is not a fun way to share a language. It is better to demonstrate the best use of the language for others to copy. I grew up in an American military neighborhood where many American soldiers brought back wives from Japan, South America, Germay, and France. The mother's did not speak English and me and all their kids learned how to beg food and play in all those languages. Later I sent to University to learn how to read and write, since I only knew how to speak. There was no kanji so I lost Japanese, I apparently learned to speak low German, not the high German spoken in the big cities, and French spelling did not resemble the spoken word at all, and my Spanish teacher taught Castilian a very formal form of Spanish. The University experience ruined my ability to have fun talking with people who spoke Japanese, French, German, and Spanish. I liked your talk on minimalism, through minimalism you are becoming a man for others, you only take a small slice of the pizza pie and leave lots of slices for others to share. Keep posting.

[@gwbackup]

Amazing video! I really needed this today, thank you. Keep it up! :)

[@SenaShimotsuma]

Cheers!

[@ACCH-cm9ou]

As an Italian, I just want to give you my point of view, about why it s not good to eat, while you Re walking.... You see, we are sensitive creatures, and we make sensorial experiences, whenever we do something... To us Italians, eating is one of those experiences, and I Love to be sat on a chair, and not doing anything but eating my meal (even if it s a Sandwich or some fruits or a chocolate bar)... Then I can really enjoy the taste of it, and literally the sensors in my mouth send signals to my brain, which send them back to my body and heart, giving me different sensations, in general calming me down and improving my good mood... If I taste something extremely delicious and unknown, like a foreign country meal that s fabulous to me, I might even shade a couple tears of surprise 😂... If I walk, I have the sensation of stress in doing 2 complete opposite things at one time... For what? Save time.... Too bad, I want my time for a couple things during the day and I feel like I m inserting food in my body to get energically full.. But not really enjoying the food... So I d rather save my food for home, maybe walk a bit faster.. And then put it into the oven/microwave to have it warm again... Do maybe less during the day, but do one thing at the time and be in that moment... That preserves from stress too😉💚

[@jlgrldndjr7]

finally new vlog! one of fave man and go to about being minimalist :)

[@SenaShimotsuma]

Cheers!

[@asianwithacapbackpack3053]

Kaizen is the word I remembered when you said Japanese naturally has the ability to declutter.

[@Skyscrapers1]

毎回動画を見れば見るほど、セナさんの価値観と自分の価値観がほぼ100%といっていい程同じでびびります。 色んな項目について、視点や考え方、それらが周囲の一般的なものからは少しずれている事も含めて同じです。 I also used to have doubts on Japanese social rules and customs when I was a junior high student. So I studied abroad for a few years. This experience made me realize that each country has both good and bad things in society. Now I work in Japan. And thx to my experience above, I can accept the Japanese rules and customs I really used to hate.

[@SenaShimotsuma]

社会で当たり前とされている考え方＝自分の当たり前とはならないんだなと感じることが多いですｗ でも、こうやってKZbin動画を通して、自分と似たような考え方を持った人たちが世界中にいるんだと理解できることは、自分にとって宝のようなものだと思います：）

[@flyffreak93]

Will you do a fitness series? Will be interesting 😁

[@ekorusmanto4606]

Hi, New subscriber here. I just learned about minimalist, I also live alone in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. You're right, almost all minimalist KZbinrs always start their day with a cup of coffee every day, but I don't drink coffee. Maybe the last time I drank coffee was about 15 years ago😁. You said you live in a rural area in Japan, please show us what a rural area in Japan is like? sorry because I only know Tokyo is densely populated city🙏

[@golden_future_org]

Sena...you do belong to the non belonging community. I am one of them and I like it. Thank you for doing what you do. Your videos make me feel normal, in control of my life.

[@aiman7282]

I found your channel by looking for improvement videos... and also found out that you studied in NZ, which where i am going to be soon (hopefully). Great video Sena!

[@SenaShimotsuma]

Thank you for your support! Hope you'll have a great time studying abroad in NZ!

[@dh1474]

Helping the algorithm!

[@TheFakhrulRazi]

Keep making great contents!

[@anabell7184]

Digging your content. You got yourself a new sub :)

[@TheTimelapseTraveler]

Couldn't agree more with everything you said

[@MikeMorgan]

I'm really enjoying your videos, they are really helping me embrace minimalism. Question: in a minimalist home, what are your thoughts on artwork and so fourth on walls? I've done a lot of decluttering but I'm wondering what your thoughts are on art.

[@ysosirus9840]

Awesome video Thank you for uploading

[@justnaid8253]

Really enjoyed this content, its very enlightening. I want to be a minimalist but still struggling with it.

[@maureenhunter11]

Thankyou Sena.. take care.

[@mytoexexem7056]

Love everything you've said.

[@parisensore]

Great video. I've also wondered why it's considered rude in Japan to eat while walking outside. Sometimes mores like this exist for surprising reasons. I have noticed that food tastes more intense when you are sitting eating it than while standing or walking. It's as if the brain can be more focused on the taste and eating experience while just sitting calmly than while walking. I wonder if this is why it's frowned upon in Japan. Making it into a social more is just a mechanism (like a religious prohibition).

[@hoanganhktlb]

Such a great channel to follow!

[@SenaShimotsuma]

Cheers :)

[@eduardochavacano]

I love the accent and the way he phrase his thoughts. Very beautiful video.

[@SenaShimotsuma]

Cheers!

[@imfaded972]

This is worth sharing❤

[@Taka-kn9xn]

Trying not to care about what others think of you is hard but definitely a healthy thing to do!

[@SenaShimotsuma]

For sure!

[@nataliem3748]

Good observations and advice!👌👌👌 Incidently, I don't seem to be physically coordinated enough to eat and walk at the same time. . .yet I can drink and walk. . .?🤔🤔🤔 Thanks for your videos👍😁

[@SenaShimotsuma]

Hahaha it's just one of the examples that I could come up with to explain how I felt :) Cheers for watching this video!

[@linda22_]

Yeh, I need to get on this.

[@SharonG-ip3ll]

I recently read a quote that I'd like to share. It said, "What others think of me is none of my business." Unfortunately, I don't know the original author of this quote in order to give proper credit. However, while I believe this to be a true statement, it's still hard as human beings not to be concerned about how others view us and our values and choices.

[@kurisugarcia1620]

I really want to be a minimalist but I am lazy when it comes to cleaning uncleaned things. However, this video gives me the urge to do it anyway. Aside from the fact that you are cute, it is really the content that hooks me up on your videos. 😅💜

[@hambeast3966]

If you have less stuff, less things to clean so less effort. As a lazy person, this works. :D

[@pakcokok88]

great stuff

[@yapheful]

Excellent insights

[@remyrll]

wow, very well said.

[@kuroya113]

First time I see your channel and I like it