How I Finally Escaped 'The Matrix' With Slow Living

I’m Finally Beginning To Live - Magical Secrets Of Slow Living

Hello everyone! 🌱 Today I want to share with you my journey towards a slower lifestyle, escaping the so-called "matrix" and discovering the concept of mindfulness.

Recently, I've seen a lot of content on social media about breaking free from societal expectations and finding happiness within oneself. This inspired me to reflect on my own thoughts, emotions, and beliefs. I started to realize that these were just temporary and that I wasn't defined by them. It was a truly enlightening experience, and I felt like I had found myself.

However, despite this newfound sense of self, I found myself falling back into old habits and thought patterns. I felt like the environment was affecting me too much, and I struggled to maintain a sense of clarity and peace 🙏

It was then that I discovered the concept of slow living and the beautiful community that surrounds it. I realized that by slowing down, I could stay present, find my true self, and feel fulfilled.

Slow living is not just about slowing down your pace, it's also about having fun and embracing both the micro and macro aspects of life. It's about getting comfortable with being uncomfortable, and recognizing that sometimes, the journey is more important than the destination.

Living in Finland, surrounded by nature, has been a huge help in my journey towards slow living. But even when I work from home, I can apply the lessons I've learned. I've been able to escape the work-life matrix by focusing on enjoying what I do, rather than just counting down the minutes until my work day is over ⏳

As with the famous zero-waste movement, slow living also has its own unique elements. However, it's important to understand that no matter how slow you live or present you are, you can't always have a calm mind and perfect mental clarity. As Chögyam Trungpa says, "The purpose of mindfulness is not to have a calm mind, but to see the nature of the mind."

So, whether you're just starting your journey towards slow living or you're already well on your way, I invite you to join me on this channel. I'll be sharing tips and insights, as well as my own personal experiences, as I continue to explore the beautiful world of slow living 😊

Thank you for watching, and hope you enjoy the video!

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[SunnyKindJourney]

Is there some activity that has been helping you to stay present recently? 🌱😊

[pedrongreen]

To anyone getting into slow living I highly recommend the Tao Te Ching and other Daoist texts because it goes so hand in hand with the lifestyle we aim to achieve… I’m also glad you got into bouldering. It’s such a fun activity! Really makes you feel present.

[rebecca]

"My thoughts, emotions and beliefs are just temporary." That right there is what's helping me grow and heal from childhood trauma. I couldn't have said it more perfect. Thank you.
What's been helping me stay in the moment lately is be more aware of my dopamine addiction. So instead of going to the next thing to make me feel good, I'll acknowledge the thoughts and feelings and reassure myself I'll be alright. That's it's okay to not feel the best all the time.

[b.onabudget]

Another inspiring video Seve. I try to live an ‘unbusy’ life. I don’t accept every invititation and try to listen more to my body and what it needs, like quiet time.

[squarepegfb]

Something I remind myself of every day is "the only opinion of me that matters is mine". Am I living according to my values? Am I holding myself accountable? This has helped me release other people's opinions, maybe it might help you too... Thank you for the video.

[bingobongobongo]

Hello Seve! Thank you for your inspiring content. Especially the part in the last part of the video got to me, I try to be more mindful of my daily activities and thoughts but today is a day, which just doesn't really work for me. I mean I am somewhat aware of my mood today and how I feel, but I today I don't feel like doing anything. I spent my day today with my family, at least parts of it, most of the time I was alone in my room, because I just didn't really feel like it, even though one of my goals/principle is to spend a lot of time with my loved ones (family/friends). But I think that's okay. You can't always spent your days perfectly or have always the right mood for things. And today I felt somewhat exhausted, so I didn't want to push myself too much. I think it's important to accept that there are different kind of days and you can't always do the things you planned to. Sometimes you just have to take breaks or spend some time alone, and that's okay too.

[Mark]

Such a beautiful winter landscape - is this near to where you live? Well done on realizing that your phone is for your use, not for the use of others. And kudos to whoever thought to put a swing alongside that beautiful lake - it must have been a park planner who practices slow living. Thank you for showing a shot of your pouring tea into those lovely china mugs - drinking tea is one of life's great joys and adventures: what tea shall it be today? I try to imagine from where the tea comes and be mindful and thankful of all the persons who made my cup of tea possible, because it's not always all about oneself. Thank you for being you and for sharing your insights, and your wintry wonderland walks.

[_lyly]

Another great video! I've added this to my personal playlist meant for when I feel lost. :) Thank you.

[msdoomk]

It is about stopping and smelling the flowers, and finding your humanity. You are here to experience life, not just to be a cog in someones machine.

[meskalokys]

What a lovely and inspiring soul. Thank you.

[perolagrande]

Gardening. But I never let others tell me or even attempt to influence me.

[kat_thefruitbat]

Your videos are authentic + contemplative poetry, philosophy, and artistry. Always a pleasure to watch and listen; thank you! 😊

[intentionexp]

Thank you so much for this channel. I have been feeling that this is my way to live for a long time. Your channel made me feel its not wrong and it's possible.

[sploop]

I have been really trying to practise slow living since discovering your channel in october of last year. Great to see the channel growth since then!

It's truely crazy how you describe my exact thoughts over the past month or so. I even went bouldering for the first time last week and instantly fell in love with it!

Great content man! Slowly but surely you're changing lives for the better, keep it up.

[BaselardFE]

Thank you for your wisdom and insight Seve! Finland looks gorgeous, I'm almost a bit envious as we barely have any snow here currently. 😅
These are small steps, but this month I've managed to build the habits of taking a walk and drinking tea every day. No phone or other distractions, just being in the present and enjoying what's going on around me. It's been very helpful :D

[jblizzard]

I, really liked the message. Question, what do you do to help the environment, nature, climate change or other people? Can you make a video about that?

[homer]

Thanks for your meaningful and thoughtful content. I will watch again to feel more of it and then, i'll probably comment my thoughts afterwards

[GarzaB]

Keep up with the great work! Thanks for sharing your growth

[kevinjones]

Love your channel buddy. I also find climbing & bouldering are one of the best things to force me to be fully present on the moment.
I also find putting my cutlery down between mouthfuls makes me more present eating etc.
Hiking barefoot makes me slower & more mindful too. Though that's not as pleasant in winter (UK winter & Finland winter are different though I'm sure).
Just a few ideas anyway...
Keep it up with good content!
Ps. Major moustache envy - you rock it dude! 😂

[TheZazatv]

The recent year has tought me to slow living no planing just here and now