5 positive lessons I learned through minimalism🇯🇵

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ABOUT THIS VIDEO:
Hi. I'm Aki, a minimalist who is a school teacher living in a small village in Japan.
Today, I would like to share with you 5 positive lessons I learned through minimalism.
I think you’ll see the appeal of minimalism, so please continue watching till the end.
So, let's get started.

WHO AM I:
Welcome to samurai matcha journey! I'm Aki, a minimalist, kimono style school teacher in Japan. I make videos about my usual life in really country side of Japan. You can enjoy beautiful scenery, learn about Japan, and pick up some interesting lifestyle tips.

WHAT I LIKE:
Minimal lifestyle
Matcha
Kimono
Anime(Ghibli)
Japanese food

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I am 71 years trying to declutter my life as I want to travel. The more I get rid of the more creative I am . I created a great idea. I have two large cedar chests. I started putting in memories of moments when I was younger. I put in my dancing heels. This morning I came upon an idea. You will instead of keeping these tangible things I can take a picture then create a memory book instead. I truly find joy in your videos .

moniquemuramatsu
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I learnt through minimalism that it's okay to say goodbye not only to your old things but also your old hobbies and your past self and start loving and caring about your personality right now
I used to be a crafty person I did a lot of diy's but now I'm no longer interested in crafts so a few years ago I got rid of most of my art supplies and now I'm happy with just journaling 💞💞💞

saradarwish
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I grew up in a house that was totally cluttered so bad it was hard to walk through lol. So as an adult I’ve “rebelled” and usually had just enough possessions, allowing me to move 15 times in the past 11 years (in Japan and the USA) and also it feels so much cleaner and easier.

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I believe in minimalism and, if I can overcome my severe Depression, I plan to adopt a more minimalist lifestyle. I LOVE this video, because it shows the positive psychological effects of minimalism, such as: learning to value better quality food, because you only want to store the amount that is “necessary;” learning to value your belongings, because you are now surrounded only by things you love; being able to have the space to appreciate when ordinary items have been well-crafted with pride, to be a thing of beauty; being able to have the time to create Zen routines — but what stood-out the most, to me, is “character.” I love that it encourages the valuing of independent thinking. And I have always loved the beauty of Kintsugi — because it gives each completed work its “own” individual character…like a work of Nature.♥️

jillknox
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I love your videos. Some new neighbors started moving in next door to me, back in December. They showed up one evening on my porch. I invited them inside. They looked around my living room (at my home) and really admired how it looks inside here, simply decorated and natural. They are retired, from Utah, and since December I think itʻs taken at least four U-Haul moving trucks packed to the max to bring all their stuff here. Iʻm not sure theyʻre done moving yet. Every now and then their garage door is open and I can see in: theyʻve got half the garage set up with a shelving system full of boxes and bins and everything that doesnʻt fit in the house. The guy chatted with me one day about my lack of things compared to their huge amounts of things. They have how many sets of dishes? I asked him how many dishes they actually use daily. Well...they have to have this set for Christmastime, other sets for other purposes...they couldnʻt *possibly* bear the idea of letting go of a single set of dishes and just keep what they actually use. And it goes on and on. I mentioned to him that I watch a Japanese minimalist whose idea of a set of dishes is a pair of chopsticks and a few bowls, and a cup for tea. To him, thatʻs unimaginable. Last year he planted 143 tomato plants, and canned the produce -- and moved it all, from Utah to Oregon. All that work, just taking care of your stuff: do they have time to actually live life? I havenʻt seen them living life yet, only moving and packing and unpacking. Theyʻre worried that in this house (a lovely three-bedroom with an open living room/kitchen/dining room floor plan) they have to really downsize, and where will they put all their stuff?!

SusanBame
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I have been buying things a lot and recently became aware that it is becoming a burden to maintain and takes lot of effort and time. I wanted to get rid of things. Then found your videos. What a blessing 🙏

prabakark
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I love minimalism because live becomes something very simple 💐

molayadiaz
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A monty ago, I was diagnosed as an adult with mixed type of ADHD. I am starting my health plan and challenge to reduce things around me to make my life more efficient. Watching your videos, short yet focused on important things, made me realize how in one part of my life, more restrictive minimalism made me more calm and less stressed. Thanks for being on this platform and encouraging me to focus more on my life!
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I am working on being a minimalist and the way advertising becomes less effective is really a game changer since not only all of the things you mentioned in the video are true, but I also feel less pressure to keep up with or conform to what others have. I feel that so far this has been the biggest benefit. I am also happier engaging in experiences or doing things rather than buying things.

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I Started Spring Cleaning and Purging Last Year and after I got rid of old stuff that did not represent me anymore, I felt so free. Now I am down to only the few stuff I really love and honestly, it feels so great. I have so much peace, freedom, and mental clarity that I never had before. Simplicity is definitely the way of life for me. It helps get to the bottom of who I really am. ✨

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I love the concept of the art of repairing. Thank you for sharing this disappearing art form.

nadineleboeuf
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There is true joy and accomplishment in repairing. I agree that advertising does affect me very little. Thank you for sharing the value of minimalism.

prietom
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Hi Aki! Thank you for showing your very inspiring journey in the most beautiful way🙏
I love your peaceful and joyful attitude, presence and simplicity. Even that we don’t know each other in real life YouTube makes it possible to have a “friend” to learn from and be inspired by!
Thank you brother! Many blessings!

agatadziedzic-dean
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Minimalism is making my life funnier - thinking of creative metods to do something without a certain equipment is fun, rewarding and satysfying.

mojyoqueen
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Your videos are VERY VERY inspiring ! Thank you

ZinebMinimaliste
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what ive learnt so far..
Hi, ive been into self improvement for a few years now and minimalism for just over half a year.
I have found that minimalism is a journey and it takes time to rewire our brains as to what we do or dont keep in the home. Along my journey ive had to declutter several times, as much as we try, sometimes things tend to build up again after we have decluttered especially if you live with someone else. We humans have a deep animalistic tendency to compare ourselves with others, its part of our evolution and sadly as much as we deny it we are often influenced by others, as a result unless we consume minimalist content such as this video constantly, the ads and material consuming content can sometimes make us lose track of our goals. I think its important not to be harsh on yourself in these situations and to take a step back, breathe and re-evaluate where you stand and where along your goal line you are. Minimalism has made me the happiest ive been in years and i stand by that but also realise we are human and its not the cure to end all cures. You will still have bad days, sad days, days filled with regret and if youre in a western culture you will face constant questioning and judgement at times as maximalist ideologies are the norm in these places. As ive let go of things, including sentimental or expensive items i just never wore or used i became lighter, you start becoming detatched from the world and feeling free once more. Minimalism has allowed me to gain back a lot of time and focus that I thought i would use for gaming, instead ive come to realise im more interested in books now as i get older and creating things. I am struggling to get away from my social media addiction and phone use when i was doing so well a few weeks ago, now ive got instagram again and i am using it daily, it is very addictive. I think the internet is a great tool to connect to the outside world and meet like minded people but the trick is making sure its a tool you use rather than having it use you (getting stuck scrolling reels etc).
Minimalism for me is a constant journey and I will be continually working towards it and improving things as i go. No one is perfect and minimalism will look different to everyone, so i think its a case of a lifestyle, it takes time and patience and constant decluttering and revaluation but within that journey i feel you start finding yourself more, what you stand for as you shed the layers of opinions, gifts and influences of other people to the core. At that core you might realise half of your hobbies you dont actually enjoy and that you do them out of aesthetic influence. Lastly i swear by minimalism with my whole being but its also not for everyone, some people can own a lot of things and hold no attachment to them and still have a clear focus, mindset and happiness. I feel myself talking about minimalism to everyone i meet and i feel like a cult leader at times when expressing the life changing benefits ive found. Again, everyones different and if youre reading this because you want to give minimalism a try than youre at the right place, Aki has some amazing and inspirational videos, honestly this ideology has saved my life and i dont mean that in a life or death situation i mean its brought me out of materialism and into seeking real life wholesome experiences.
thank you Aki!

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Hi, I've been a minimalist for about a year an I feel really happy. The struggle I have is with my wife to understand the benefits of being a minimalists. But, little by little she starts to realize the benefits of a minimal life. If you have discussions and problems regarding that you can always use your life as an example, and tell your story.
Thanks for sharing! Great video

pintoeatmyhw
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We move often. Family of 5. Move in one day with everything put in it's new place. I agree with your tips.

maryrosacker
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i only found your videos recently and i have watch all of it. even if there isnt alot of it .i am thoroughly inspired by you and your way of life . thank you so much for continuing to share so much with us!

wastelandpotential
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It is because of the "most of the situation" plus the "less effected by advertisements" lessons that I have bought items from 2nd hand stores, eco friendly stores and getting items from friends and family to as much of a merciless extent as possible, if the item is essential. As an example: I was able to get a glass flask with a pressure closed lid from my aunt to store citric acid fabric softener and I feel so greatful for it <3

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