HOW I BROKE MY ADDICTION TO STIMULUS
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We live in a world where every moment of every day tends to be jam packed, and millions of things are perpetually fighting for our attention. Between television, movies, social media, substances, socializing, work, the news, shopping, gaming and endless other things, people are often burnt out, stressed out and disconnected from what truly matters because they are caught in the web of addiction to distractions.
Here’s how I got out..
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@jessicasulaiman8295 2 years ago
I felt the hustle culture burn out. Minimalism is peaceful and allows us to just be. Just being is enough.
@Ratatouilles 2 years ago
Hi Alicia, thank you for sharing with us. There are tons of minimalist/ simple living youtubers but most of them share just exactly the same things. Your channel is different, you are authentic and inspiring ❤
@0000asdfasdf0000 1 year ago (edited)
This is actually your most important and very profound video ... for me anyways. You are a prompt and reminder for me to not forget ... simply being ... in stillness, ... in silence, ... in connection with the infinite universal consciousness.
@kerry00 2 years ago
I always get excited when I see you’ve uploaded a new video! Re-inspired by you, I’ve been decluttering my closet. It’s really been a couple year project, like peeling an onion. My clothes are as minimal as they can be. It sounds so silly but when I feel stressed, I go into my closet and look at my minimal wardrobe all neatly hanging up, and it makes me calm and so happy! I want this for the rest of my house! I’m working on it. I just decluttered 90% of my books and put the ones that are important to me onto kindle.
Silence I find difficult. I’m disabled, can’t work and am often housebound/bedbound. I spend 90% of my time alone. It drives me crazy sometimes and I can’t deal with it. It can be deafening.
Sometimes I need more noise of a tv show or film. I hope to be more comfortable with it one day.
Silence I find difficult. I’m disabled, can’t work and am often housebound/bedbound. I spend 90% of my time alone. It drives me crazy sometimes and I can’t deal with it. It can be deafening.
Sometimes I need more noise of a tv show or film. I hope to be more comfortable with it one day.
@cavewitch 2 years ago
Crystal is malachite. Name? Malachi. It means “messenger”. And your channel is my favorite.
@blondewriter99 2 years ago
The validation wheel is truly soul-eroding. I hope you don't feel you need to check your comments frequently and respond to everyone. I'm so glad I grew up in the 80s. We had TV and I'm sure I watched too much of it but no social media, no internet, and I grew up outside and having real interactions.
@OsiNitik-x5q 1 year ago
This my first time watching a YouTube video without skipping single seconds.Absolutely inspiring 🙏❤️👍
@danaysantana8996 2 years ago (edited)
I love when there's a new video from this channel ❤,it's so inspiring,you are helping me heal🌱
@HappyOne60 3 weeks ago
I’ve rewatched this one multiple times! I want to break my tv addiction, decaff coffee is my drink but only two small cups. Also stopped coka cola
@lindawhite8258 2 years ago
Interesting how you describe how the gradual letting go of the stimulus-creating elements in your life. That’s quite a journey!
Re silence, I have been on a number of Buddhist group retreats where there are always periods of silence, sometimes lasting several days, plus a two week solitary retreat. It’s hard to describe the peace and expansiveness that arises when outside sources of stimulus are removed!
Re silence, I have been on a number of Buddhist group retreats where there are always periods of silence, sometimes lasting several days, plus a two week solitary retreat. It’s hard to describe the peace and expansiveness that arises when outside sources of stimulus are removed!
@Leann-uj9rg 2 years ago
Free and light! I love that. I am drowning in my “stuff”. I tell myself I have to pretend I am moving into a tiny home. Then I want to take it further and tell myself the stuff I have can’t leave this earth with me, so why not get rid of more now? Energetic weight. How true. 😓
@tac_beaz55 10 months ago
Great video. Glad to know that I'm not the only one that's been on a similar journey.
@lindas8898 1 year ago
I love that you identified that it was a journey and it took time. I also appreciated the reminder that I could spill it out in writing instead of engaging in the addictive thing.
Your journey reminds me of Julia Cameron's 12 week, "The Artist's Way: A spiritual Guide to Higher Creatitivity."
Your journey reminds me of Julia Cameron's 12 week, "The Artist's Way: A spiritual Guide to Higher Creatitivity."
@mialindvall 2 years ago
Wow this is so inspiring ✨I love living without a tv but even that alone a lot of people find strange so it's so nice to find community here 💕 I still have a long way to go but have let go of social media and tv and feel so much more free so that is a start 🌸
@christinelozano4349 2 years ago
You’re at The Grey’s Anatomy part…and I’m laughing. I, too, was once addicted to that show. BUT when they killed off the cute doctor I was done too! 😂 I binged again on a few other series but now am Netflix free. (Except for maybe a new Queer Eye season.) 😊
Your crystal’s name could be “Malachi” meaning “messenger.”
Your crystal’s name could be “Malachi” meaning “messenger.”
@Sierra_Homesick 2 years ago
Thank you for this video. I have to watch my YT usage but I have found that I learn a lot and tend to go for more of the content that I find educational and informative and inspiring. The other social media sites are just pure scrolling and negativity for me. I’m very glad to have found your channel. 💚
HOW I BROKE MY ADDICTION TO STIMULUS
Exploravore
16,013 views
We live in a world where every moment of every day tends to be jam packed, and millions of things are perpetually fighting for our attention. Between television, movies, social media, substances, socializing, work, the news, shopping, gaming and endless other things, people are often burnt out, stressed out and disconnected from what truly matters because they are caught in the web of addiction to distractions.
Here’s how I got out..