I haven’t shared a video in a while and I thought it was about time I got back up and did so. This vlog is a simple what I ate in a day video but as always I like to show a little of what we get up to and also share a little bit about what I’m thinking about at the moment. And, when I filmed it last week, I was just getting out of feeling a little lost and asking myself why I’m making these videos.
The reason I am is to inspire people, to show them a way of life that is compassionate and kind. Sometimes it doesn’t sit right with me though to share my life. There’s a little voice in my head saying ‘why do you think anyone is interested?’ The point of it isn’t to share my life as if I am important in some way to someone’s existence though but to be there as an example. To share some ideas that I’ve crafted that have worked for me and that might work for others. Also to share my work, my recipes, with more people out there. And now I think I’m also doing it to erase that voice in my head that wants to tell me that none of this is important if I’m in the centre of doing so. It’s so easy to let self doubt fester, I think we’re all better off not allowing it to do so and to keep listening to what we know in our hearts to be true about who we are, what we need and what we have to give. Then we keep being, fulfilling those needs and giving whatever it is that we have. While I believe it’s important to reflect on our existence and behaviour on this planet it’s equally as important to acknowledge that we are worthy the way we are and that we have something to offer.
I want to be brave and put myself out there as a resource even if someone might judge me for doing so, even though I might judge myself at times. It can be a powerful thing to share an experience and I recognise that it can help others. So I’m going to keep on sharing with you guys little by little and would love it if you’d share back with me – it means a lot to be able to have a conversation with you out there watching and reading. As I ask in the video; what is it that you find useful about what I do? What would you like more of? I want to share with you things that are of use and help so please let me know and we can create the content together to serve a purpose.
Sending you all much love! x
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Hi Malin,
I have the very same voice in my head too, even right now, asking me “Why should Malin be interested in your comment? She must get loads of them on Instagram and everywhere, hearting the same thing over again!” So I’m going to tell it to shut up and share my thoughts on what you wrore hear.
Since I’ve started to follow your blog and Instagram few months back, I’ve really become inspired by the way you lead your life and your cooking. I find your life “compassionate and kind” exactly as you write so. I’m only 23 and if I EVER achieved at least part of you have, I’d be really glad. You always look so happy, calm, and poised. But you also share your doubts and anxieties which speaks to me too because then I can see that other people may feel the same way as I do.
I also really enjoy your recipes! They are very simple but tasteful nevertheless! It’s pure pleasure to scroll through your photos or watch one of your videos.
Anyway I’m starting to get things all messy by saying everything that’s coming to my head, so I’m sorry if this doesn’t make sense. I simply wanted to let you that I’m very much inspired by what you are doing and how you approach your way of living. Sometimes I get depressed, judgy on myself, anxious, or have small panic attacks in which I get totally wound up and stress myself out about what I’m going to do with my life and my future as such. Knowing that there are people who may feel at least something that I feel, and are older than me, is comforting (and I mean in the best possible way!). So thank you for that. Please, keep up your work, I can’t wait for next recipe/video and to get inspired to cook something I would have never guessed I’d try.
hi michaela,
thank you for your comment and know that I appreciate each and everyone – yours too!
and many thanks for your kind words. 🙂
saying what comes to mind is all good over here, and I hope you find ways to calm your mind and soul when you feel anxious.
like you said for many of us it’s a stress we place in ourselves filled with doubt and expectation and there are ways to learn to accept the feelings but also to organise them so we can take away what is important about them and leave the often negative self talk within them behind.
I would really recommend you to read Brene Brown’s ‘Daring Greatly’.
I’m reading it right now and it gives such a unique perspective on living life and how we can be more courageous and trusting with ourselves.
again thank you for your message and I wish you all the best!
Hello
I just discovered your vlog and binge watched several
Videos already. I have lived a vegan lifestyle
for 30 of my 40’ years. I find inspiration in the beautiful
Simplicity of your message. I love what you do and encourage you to
continue on if it brings YOU pleasure. Your platform is meaningful to me and many others. Everyone has self doubts at times. I practice yoga as well
To keep me centered and grounded and compassionate. Thank You for your sharing some of your life in your social media venues.