Which tool was most helpful for you? Timestamp 0:00 Intro 2:02 Rearrange your physical space 4:18 Give yourself time to recalibrate 6:47 Break up categories 9:06 Be patient & kind with yourself 11:42 Rest when needed 14:05 Ask for support 17:10 Reframe your situation 21:28 Why am I sharing this?
“Be patient and gentle with yourself.” Your sharing on how you don’t adapt as fast as your brother monk struck a chord in me. Throughout my transitions it always been very bumpy & emotional taxing for at least 6 months before I settle in. I think I am also a slow adaptor & over time I am able to observe this trait and know myself better. Will like to share another point which may be helpful and I think you have actually kind of explain it in the video - 💡 that is to define your own realistic expectations + honour & celebrate it when you meet them💡. Without this, it is going to be really easy to be affected by others’ comments or (maybe unrealistic) expectations of you. Sending love & support to all who are going through transitions, be it in any form. ❤
Taking the clean-out and restructuring of the spiritual and emotional spaces like the physical space. I can see the need for time and patience to go through the process with physical spaces, so viewing the internal spaces through the same lens helps to give me perspective and patience for my inner “reset”
"Give Yourself Time to Recalibrate" is very helpful as sometimes I get too hard on myself. Giving one's self time to adapt is a good mindset. Also, to be gentle and kind.
I just lost my dad. Even though I am an adult, this is a major life transition for me and my family. Now I understand why I am constantly cleaning and clearing out my stuff. And I learned that I have to be patient to let my inner life catch up. Thank you, Venerable Nick.
Honestly, I need all these tools just to make the day to day living transitions manageable! My personal favorites when I feel stuck are to clean/organize/downsize my material surroundings, I am a committed list maker and nap taker. All such good advice for managing even a normal life! Thank you and bless you, kind soul🙏❤️
Proverbs 18:1 says: “Whoever isolates himself pursues his own selfish desires; he rejects all practical wisdom. The presence of God is daily prayers in your every day life. Psalm 91. Contribute to society and the economy. Matthew 20 and be a good steward. Luke 16:1-9. Avoid occults and denominations Isaiah 44:5-7
The "Why Am I Sharing This" portion was helpful hearing that even you relate to us in these areas, too, and a confirmation to keep going! Thank you and blessings to you!
Thank you for this. Lots of changes in my life. Relationship, finances, home burned down ( no one was hurt, thankfully). Every one of these pieces of wisdom is helpful. Taking time was the most helpful , but they are all essential for me at this time. 🙏🏻
Thank you again Nick. Cleaning up my 'house' is being gentle to myself and taking the time because learning to live is not a quick fix. Making mistakes is always a new chance to learn (at 70 years of age).
Dear Nick, thank you for sharing these tools. I am also going through a change, changing a job from one city to my old city, and I thought in moments that I was crazy when I was tired or not capable of doing everything I usually could do! But our body sends us signals and we should listen to it. And everything will fall into the whole soon:)) Take care
I wish you well in your new job, I too am changing next month. Time, 1 day at a time I say, we don't know it all yet, we need to learn the new. Trust the we are capable of a lot more than we give credit for.. and it's OK to make mistakes... lol Where I was it just gave the others a laugh for a bit then you move on .. ie once I left a barrow at a house I deliverd to 😅 got ribbed for a bit, but I learnt to ALways check me barrow was on the van befor I drove off.
I’m hoping this means that it’s not too late for me. I’ve been listening to you all morning and I keep slipping backwards. I’m 77 and you have given me new hope.
I feel like I am constantly transitioning. And I always do really well for a spell and then crash. All of this was helpful. The asking for help part made me emotional so perhaps that's an area I need to think on. You're voice and words are always very calming and help me focus. Thank you. ❤
And i just lost my mother ❤. Thankful and sad and happy to go on with my own life. Thank you deeply for all your wonderful encouraging thoughts. It always helps me and makes me feel lively. Love. From Switzerland
For tip #1: Since I live alone and my living environment is similar to traditional Japanese living space- open and spacious, I apply this tip to my social space.
Precious teacher. Do take good care of your spiritual path while you are giving such great kindness to teach me. You are constantly in my mind and in transference of merit. May you be healthy, bright and know that you are appreciated and love. ❤️
My quality of life and peace of mind is beautiful thanks to your teachings and your books, The Building Blocks of Meditation, The Building Blocks of Meditation Journal, and The Buddhist Cleanse, The One Day Spiritual Detox. I’m up to “showering my mind,” 25 minutes each morning after rolling out of bed and completing The Five Tibetan Rites. I look forward to meditating every day, I wake up so happy. I’m so grateful for you and the truth and wisdom you share!
1. Yes, a simple, clean environment is essential to a peaceful mind. 2. We are too impatient today - we need to pause and collect ourselves. We are not good at this in society. 3. How do you eat an elephant - one bite at a time. 4. Self-love is needed, yes. 5. Tough one - so many of us have terrible sleep and resting routines. These habits do not come naturally - a real lack of "learning how" in this area. 6. Community, support, a circle of caring friends - much needed, and yet, so rare to see these days. 7. Being able to see the situation from several points and to be able to reset your viewpoint is crucial. Venerable Nic - thank you for sharing. It is good that you share that much of this is going to be an individual challenge for all of us. And for being honest in sharing your own challenges. We are all on a journey. It is good to share our experiences.
Your videos are custom made for my life experiences as they help me navigate the dark clouds that I routinely encounter. I have moved to a new state, I love it here but my mind has been very unstable . I tried asking for help, but to my dismay I didn’t get any. Your video provided me with a clear understanding of what I need to do and be . I thank you immensely 🙏🏼
Nick I had written a lengthy comment on this teaching and lost it. This lesson is a master class. Every word resonates and is applicable. It guides and hold fast in my learning. Thank you.
Nick, I appreciate you posting these videos. This year I focused on being the best person I can be for myself and my son. Your videos always provide great advice. Thank you
"seeing your situation accurately"- yes. When I do this, with no cravings to skew the scene, I have to acknowledge that life for me is great- few worldly cares, few worldly possessions, and I am free. Less is more, small is beautiful, simple is best.
Hey Nick! You are wonderful. I'm very happy that I found you. I've been into Buddhism for a year now. Just went bold for the first time in my life today. Love from Amsterdam! 🧘🏼♀️✨ I wish to meet you one day!
Venerable Nick, I am Tenzo, and moving towards monastic training, but, when I started at the Zen Center of Denver, I was tapped because I simply enjoyed, have always liked kitchens, many good memories from childhood. As I've brought my Zen practice from the Zafu to the kitchen, I find myself in my daily life, at home, becoming very similar to when I am doing my practice for my Sangha in my daily life. It feels as if one current is mixing into the other, without any difference, becoming one strong current that is carrying me on my way gratefully.
Thank You. 😌 Proud of You taking this huge step traveling all da way to Thailand and continuing sharing the knowledge with us.🌱 Wish You a Happy and Peacefully exciting Journey. 💖
I am so grateful to you Nick. My son is going through the stressful high school to college process. Your words this morning inspired me to help him going through this fase of his life even more. He is my “rose”. What a beautiful image you gave us to understand everything takes time. ❤🙏
Aww that’s such an important time for him. Yes once he has these tools, he can take the pressure off himself as he goes through this transition. Please send my regards to him and please keep us updated on his/your progress 😊
Thank you Nick. Your thoughtfulness and compassion and honesty are all deeply appreciated. I feel you are a much loved and needed companion on this road of change. Gail
Thank you for this video. Today i allowed myself to do nothing for the morning apart from rest, feed myself and my dogs, tidy my space and just chill out. I feel lighter in my body & mind. This afternoon i provide my acts of service, i can even feel myself looking at this from a different perspective.
Yes! My father started an intense decluttering after my mum's death which I couldn't really understand at the time. Now, as he has died himself, I experience the same need and it does help. I didn't want to in the beginning, but I was simply forced to sort out his appartment and so it kicked off for me.
Thank you Ven Nick. I loved it and I am right there, going through everything that you said. On the other hand it has been my experience that when I continue to ask to see the Path, the answers start to come and there you were, suddenly popped on my screen. Reassuring. 🙏💐🙏 Sadhu, sadhu, sadhu.
Ven. Nick, thank you for sharing your wisdom. The last two parts brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing your vulnerable experiences. Your gentle ,kind , compassionate words of strength and wisdom are so inspiring. You make such a wonderful friend♥️ I wish you more strength on your journey. Thank you thank you, thank you🌸
Hi, Im glad I continued to this post, Im starting a new job soon. I like my old job but I have an opportunity to work in a special need school. But this month Ive been changing my mindset, shifting my focus though continuing my role, but gradually talki g to tbe peoples who i won't see anymore customers and colleagues.. I will be sad but just briefly.. Ready to make new freindships and help others in a different way.. but I like your info of clearing at home.. making way for change.. I need to sort my wardrobe too as No actual uniform anymore 😊 xx
Thankyou sir for your blessings. This video was such a blessing for me soon I'll will be undergoing a huge change in my life and your teachings in this video is extremely helpful. Regards from Nepal.
I wish there was a place for female monks! I noticed there seems to be a sanctuary in India. I have n do live my life this way n have never fit in! Not ever! Nik you give me so much insight n wake up things I already know in my soul but they surface with your words!! All so positive n good! I downloaded one of your recommended books on your website! Thank you for all the free value. You are an exceptional human! I tried to download the zip file to watch the videos but had no luck. Keep these videos coming n when you share your story it is amazing! U are rare n unique n that’s so precious nowadays!!
The REST! ❤❤❤ Thank You Buddha and His Disciples ...🙏🙏🙏 I grew up in a culture where rest was considered as being lazy . Only through the Teachings I learnt this other dimension, of pacifying ourselves
Greetings from New Jersey!🍂🌞 Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom and experience with us! My only child, (Nick also) bought a house, I've been a single mom since he was 4, now 20 years later, I'll be alone. I'm a yoga teacher still learning so much, thank you for your teachings! Do you practice yoga ? Be well, Nina❤
Thank you Venerable Nick. My wife and I are currently coming to terms with a father who is quickly deteriorating with Alzheimer’s dementia. It is a very fluid situation and we are having to accelerate our input but cannot currently keep up with the changes in his health. What have I learnt from your video? Give it time, give it space, adjust, and don’t beat ourselves up. Sending you my love and heartfelt thanks. I hope you continue to adjust to your own circumstances. 🙏
Sending you my blessings to you and your family my friend. That is definitely a big adjustment. Please continue to be kind and gentle and keep supporting one another 😊
Thank you so much. I've have had several big changes in my life---losing my partner, social status, working life, health, and old home. This is just what I needed; your sincerity and love is shining through . May I wish you all the inner peace you are helping others achieve. Which tool is most helpful? I think the being kind and gentile with myself, and being realistically happy with the progress made--even if only first steps, but in the right direction, and I realize now. It is tood you accented that it is not easy.
Thank you Nick. Your wisdom is prescient as my life is changing at age 66 so your words reverberated for me..I know they are true and an answer to questions I asked spirit to guide me. I have made many changes as I lived in Hong Kong/Shenzhen, China and vacationed in Thailand often and hope to come to Chiang Mai for the retreat, it is my DREAM. My meditation focuses on Plum Village and Thay teachings.
Which tool was most helpful for you?
Timestamp
0:00 Intro
2:02 Rearrange your physical space
4:18 Give yourself time to recalibrate
6:47 Break up categories
9:06 Be patient & kind with yourself
11:42 Rest when needed
14:05 Ask for support
17:10 Reframe your situation
21:28 Why am I sharing this?
“Be patient and gentle with yourself.” Your sharing on how you don’t adapt as fast as your brother monk struck a chord in me. Throughout my transitions it always been very bumpy & emotional taxing for at least 6 months before I settle in. I think I am also a slow adaptor & over time I am able to observe this trait and know myself better.
Will like to share another point which may be helpful and I think you have actually kind of explain it in the video - 💡 that is to define your own realistic expectations + honour & celebrate it when you meet them💡. Without this, it is going to be really easy to be affected by others’ comments or (maybe unrealistic) expectations of you.
Sending love & support to all who are going through transitions, be it in any form. ❤
Taking the clean-out and restructuring of the spiritual and emotional spaces like the physical space. I can see the need for time and patience to go through the process with physical spaces, so viewing the internal spaces through the same lens helps to give me perspective and patience for my inner “reset”
"Give Yourself Time to Recalibrate" is very helpful as sometimes I get too hard on myself. Giving one's self time to adapt is a good mindset. Also, to be gentle and kind.
Thank you dear Nick for one of the most helpful incredible clips on change. I so needed this. I can’t express enough how wonderful 🙏🏻🌸
...be gentle with myself, is mine ❤... thank you 🥙☕
"Let the inside and outside world catch up"- exactly.
😊😊😊 it takes time
I just lost my dad. Even though I am an adult, this is a major life transition for me and my family. Now I understand why I am constantly cleaning and clearing out my stuff. And I learned that I have to be patient to let my inner life catch up. Thank you, Venerable Nick.
My condolences to you and your family my friend. Yes please give yourself the time and be gentle and kind with yourself on this path 😊❤️
❤😢im so sad for you. Big hug , keep going...
😢My heart goes out to you and your family. May you be well and may you have strength ❤❤❤
Yes, it's a huge change especially if you had a relationship
"Dwell on the good in your life."
"Man proves his greatness by finding reasons to be thankful in his life."
😊😊
Honestly, I need all these tools just to make the day to day living transitions manageable! My personal favorites when I feel stuck are to clean/organize/downsize my material surroundings, I am a committed list maker and nap taker. All such good advice for managing even a normal life! Thank you and bless you, kind soul🙏❤️
Thank you so much 😊
Proverbs 18:1 says: “Whoever isolates himself pursues his own selfish desires; he rejects all practical wisdom. The presence of God is daily prayers in your every day life. Psalm 91. Contribute to society and the economy. Matthew 20 and be a good steward. Luke 16:1-9. Avoid occults and denominations Isaiah 44:5-7
Every challenge is also an opportunity. 🙏 Stay gentle, be humble.
😊😊
The "Why Am I Sharing This" portion was helpful hearing that even you relate to us in these areas, too, and a confirmation to keep going! Thank you and blessings to you!
Thank you so much. I’m glad it resonated with you 😊
Thank you for this.
Lots of changes in my life. Relationship, finances, home burned down ( no one was hurt, thankfully). Every one of these pieces of wisdom is helpful. Taking time was the most helpful , but they are all essential for me at this time. 🙏🏻
Wow that’s a lot of changes. Please hang in there my friend and sending you my blessings all the way from Thailand 😊
Thank you again Nick. Cleaning up my 'house' is being gentle to myself and taking the time because learning to live is not a quick fix. Making mistakes is always a new chance to learn (at 70 years of age).
Yes definitely! Cleaning is such a wonderful practice 😊
Dear Nick, thank you for sharing these tools. I am also going through a change, changing a job from one city to my old city, and I thought in moments that I was crazy when I was tired or not capable of doing everything I usually could do! But our body sends us signals and we should listen to it. And everything will fall into the whole soon:)) Take care
You’re welcome! I’m glad it’s helpful 😊
I wish you well in your new job, I too am changing next month. Time, 1 day at a time I say, we don't know it all yet, we need to learn the new. Trust the we are capable of a lot more than we give credit for.. and it's OK to make mistakes... lol Where I was it just gave the others a laugh for a bit then you move on .. ie once I left a barrow at a house I deliverd to 😅 got ribbed for a bit, but I learnt to ALways check me barrow was on the van befor I drove off.
I’m hoping this means that it’s not too late for me. I’ve been listening to you all morning and I keep slipping backwards. I’m 77 and you have given me new hope.
I feel like I am constantly transitioning. And I always do really well for a spell and then crash. All of this was helpful. The asking for help part made me emotional so perhaps that's an area I need to think on.
You're voice and words are always very calming and help me focus. Thank you. ❤
Aww thank you so much my friend. And yes make sure to reach out for help from those around you if possible 😊
And i just lost my mother ❤. Thankful and sad and happy to go on with my own life. Thank you deeply for all your wonderful encouraging thoughts. It always helps me and makes me feel lively. Love. From Switzerland
I’m going through so many big transitions right now and this is the perfect timing for this video!🙌🏼
Oh I’m glad it’s helpful. Just remember to be patient, kind and gentle with yourself 😊
@@nickkeomahavong01 I definitely will be🙌🏼thank you!
Sending you all my blessings x
For tip #1: Since I live alone and my living environment is similar to traditional Japanese living space- open and spacious, I apply this tip to my social space.
Oh wonderful! That’s great 😊
Timely video. I moved from the US to Panama 4 years ago and I still struggle. Give yourself time. Whatever length is necessary. Namaste
Precious teacher.
Do take good care of your spiritual path while you are giving such great kindness to teach me.
You are constantly in my mind and in transference of merit.
May you be healthy, bright and know that you are appreciated and love. ❤️
Sadhu sadhu! Thank you for your kindness 😊
My quality of life and peace of mind is beautiful thanks to your teachings and your books, The Building Blocks of Meditation, The Building Blocks of Meditation Journal, and The Buddhist Cleanse, The One Day Spiritual Detox. I’m up to “showering my mind,” 25 minutes each morning after rolling out of bed and completing The Five Tibetan Rites. I look forward to meditating every day, I wake up so happy. I’m so grateful for you and the truth and wisdom you share!
Wow that’s so beautiful to hear. Thank you for sharing that my friend :-) please keep up with your meditation practice. You’re doing great.
Just go with the flow
😊😊
Thank you! Simple habits are the most important and the easiest to forget when in crisis.
Absolutely!
1. Yes, a simple, clean environment is essential to a peaceful mind.
2. We are too impatient today - we need to pause and collect ourselves. We are not good at this in society.
3. How do you eat an elephant - one bite at a time.
4. Self-love is needed, yes.
5. Tough one - so many of us have terrible sleep and resting routines. These habits do not come naturally - a real lack of "learning how" in this area.
6. Community, support, a circle of caring friends - much needed, and yet, so rare to see these days.
7. Being able to see the situation from several points and to be able to reset your viewpoint is crucial.
Venerable Nic - thank you for sharing. It is good that you share that much of this is going to be an individual challenge for all of us. And for being honest in sharing your own challenges. We are all on a journey. It is good to share our experiences.
Thank you so much for your beautiful sharing. And yes I agree, our shared experiences will help one another. Keep up the great work my friend 😊
Your videos are custom made for my life experiences as they help me navigate the dark clouds that I routinely encounter. I have moved to a new state, I love it here but my mind has been very unstable . I tried asking for help, but to my dismay I didn’t get any. Your video provided me with a clear understanding of what I need to do and be . I thank you immensely 🙏🏼
Wonderful! I’m glad it’s helpful 😊😊 I can relate the the move. It definitely takes time to adjust.
Nick I had written a lengthy comment on this teaching and lost it. This lesson is a master class. Every word resonates and is applicable. It guides and hold fast in my learning. Thank you.
Thank you for these tips. Love the tip of giving grace and space to myself as I am in the process of transitioning. Keep these videos up!
Thank you so much 😊
Perfect timing.❤ Thank you brother, Nick. Menopause is no joke!
☺️ you’re welcome
Thank you for taking time to do the Time Stamps. So helpful🫶🏻
You’re welcome 😊
Sadhu, Venerable Nick. Change is an impermanence. Just like the clouds in the sky it comes and goes. Nothing is here to stay.
Yes it’s definitely impermanent
Nick, I appreciate you posting these videos. This year I focused on being the best person I can be for myself and my son. Your videos always provide great advice. Thank you
Thank you so much for the wisdom words and kindness. Just listening to you I feel comfort already 😌
Thank you so much 😊
So happy I found you, thank you for all your insight. Be well
You are so welcome 😊
"seeing your situation accurately"- yes.
When I do this, with no cravings to skew the scene, I have to acknowledge that life for me is great- few worldly cares, few worldly possessions, and I am free.
Less is more, small is beautiful, simple is best.
Beautiful!! Keep it up 😊
"Get our roots established"- well said.
😊😊
Thanks for your sharing. Very inspiring!
You are so welcome!
Your talks on video has been a great help providing so much assurance, Ven. Nick. They are all inspiring in adapting to life in general. Thank you. 🙏
Aww thank you so much 😊
Thank you. such a wonderful being that radiates wisdom and humor. Namaste
Sadhu sadhu! Thank you so much 😊
Thank you. I needed this today.
You are so welcome 😊
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Big Thank-you
You are so welcome. Thank you so much 😊
I can admit that I am hard on myself and not very patient. We want change in certain areas of our lives but rush the transition period. 😊
Venerable Ajarn Nick, you are a source of comfort for so many us. Thank you🙏
Aww thank you so much 😊
Nick, I am so grateful to you and your wisdom. Thank you.
Aww thank you so much my friend 😊 glad it’s helpful
Hey Nick! You are wonderful. I'm very happy that I found you. I've been into Buddhism for a year now. Just went bold for the first time in my life today. Love from Amsterdam! 🧘🏼♀️✨ I wish to meet you one day!
Sadhu sadhu! Thank you so much 😊
"You are going a through a transition and it is not easy"- true.
Habits already formed will resist you.
😊😊
Very helpful teaching, thank you for sharing this wisdom
You are so welcome. Thank you 😊
Thank you for spreading good wisdoms..
You’re welcome ☺️ thank you
This was really
thought provoking and
helpful…🥰
Glad it’s helpful 😊😊
Asking for support. I believe a lot of us have issues doing this. Thanks so much for sharing !
You are so welcome 😊
Sadhu Venerable Nickk. Your video's changed my life. ❤ Thank You so much 🙏 (From India)
Aww thank you. I’m glad the videos are helping my friend. Greetings to you from Thailand 😊
Venerable Nick, I am Tenzo, and moving towards monastic training, but, when I started at the Zen Center of Denver, I was tapped because I simply enjoyed, have always liked kitchens, many good memories from childhood. As I've brought my Zen practice from the Zafu to the kitchen, I find myself in my daily life, at home, becoming very similar to when I am doing my practice for my Sangha in my daily life. It feels as if one current is mixing into the other, without any difference, becoming one strong current that is carrying me on my way gratefully.
Oh I love that you can carry the training out into your daily life. That’s great.
India
Buddist
Thank you Nick, I am so grateful to you and your wisdom God bless !
You are so welcome 😊
Thank you for your teachings:)
You're very welcome! Thank you 😊
I started being Buddhist a couple years ago. I'm a big fan of the philosophy. I have no regrets. This makes sense.
Wonderful my friend 😊
BLESSEDNESS 💚💯🌹
Thank You. 😌
Proud of You taking this huge step traveling all da way to Thailand and continuing sharing the knowledge with us.🌱
Wish You a Happy and Peacefully exciting Journey. 💖
Thank you so much my friend and it’s my honor to be able to share 😊
I am so grateful to you Nick. My son is going through the stressful high school to college process.
Your words this morning inspired me to help him going through this fase of his life even more.
He is my “rose”. What a beautiful image you gave us to understand everything takes time. ❤🙏
Aww that’s such an important time for him. Yes once he has these tools, he can take the pressure off himself as he goes through this transition. Please send my regards to him and please keep us updated on his/your progress 😊
@@nickkeomahavong01 I will and thank you for all you do to us every single day. You have no idea.🙏
@@monicadivari9991 thank you 🙏🙏
Well done. You reinforced somethings for me and enlightened me with others. As always, thank you and blessings.🙏
You are so welcome 😊
Goooo Nick! So glad you are here, the talks keep me thinking,...
Wow thank you so much. Glad it’s sparking something 😊
Thank you Nick. Your thoughtfulness and compassion and honesty are all deeply appreciated. I feel you are a much loved and needed companion on this road of change. Gail
Awww thank you so much for your kind words Gail 😊😊
Thank you for this video. Today i allowed myself to do nothing for the morning apart from rest, feed myself and my dogs, tidy my space and just chill out. I feel lighter in my body & mind. This afternoon i provide my acts of service, i can even feel myself looking at this from a different perspective.
Oh wonderful my friend! Keep it up 😊
Yes! My father started an intense decluttering after my mum's death which I couldn't really understand at the time. Now, as he has died himself, I experience the same need and it does help. I didn't want to in the beginning, but I was simply forced to sort out his appartment and so it kicked off for me.
Thanks for sharing, four your time and know knowledge.
You’re so welcome 😊
Blessings to you too.🙏🏻
Thank you 😊
Thank you Ven Nick. I loved it and I am right there, going through everything that you said. On the other hand it has been my experience that when I continue to ask to see the Path, the answers start to come and there you were, suddenly popped on my screen. Reassuring. 🙏💐🙏
Sadhu, sadhu, sadhu.
You're so welcome! I’m glad it’s helpful 😊
Excellent video Venerable Nick! Top shelf! Well done! Timing (for me) is spot on. Thank you much Sir!
Glad it was helpful! Thank you 😊
The first tool is for me the best. I do apreciate your lessons have Been following you the last 5 years with joy and interest thanks. Namo Buddhaya 🙏
Wow thank you so much and thank you for your support for the last 5 years 😊
We do not give ourselves enough GRACE
Yes definitely 😊
Dear Nick, Thank you so much for sharing this video. I needed to hear all of this. I feel your compassion and encouragement.
Aww thank you so much 😊
Thank you a lot! Your videos are really helpful and motivating :)
You're so welcome!
I am so grateful for you and the wisdom you share!!
Aww thank you so much 😊
Namo Amitabha Buddha 🙏thank you for the great advice LP Nick sadhu 🙏
You’re most welcome 😊 thank you
❤❤My masters thesis in social work was about HEALTHY TRANSITIONS❤❤
Oh wow that’s fantastic 😊
You are a wise teacher. Thank you so much for your recommendations.
You are so welcome!
Take care of yourself.
Thank you so much for sharing.
Great talk thanks 🙏
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much 😊
Merci! Waiting for your next video! 👍
Thank you 😊
Wow !!!! I really needed this today❤❤
I also shared with my kids, you always explain so thoughtful and clearly!! Thank you ☺️
Wonderful! I’m glad it’s helpful 😊😊 thank you so much.
Ven. Nick, thank you for sharing your wisdom. The last two parts brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing your vulnerable experiences. Your gentle ,kind , compassionate words of strength and wisdom are so inspiring. You make such a wonderful friend♥️ I wish you more strength on your journey. Thank you thank you, thank you🌸
Aww thank you so much. I’m glad it resonated with you 😊
Thank you.
You're welcome!
Hi, Im glad I continued to this post, Im starting a new job soon. I like my old job but I have an opportunity to work in a special need school. But this month Ive been changing my mindset, shifting my focus though continuing my role, but gradually talki g to tbe peoples who i won't see anymore customers and colleagues.. I will be sad but just briefly.. Ready to make new freindships and help others in a different way.. but I like your info of clearing at home.. making way for change.. I need to sort my wardrobe too as No actual uniform anymore 😊 xx
I love listening to you. I love your voice!!
Thank you so much 😊
Thankyou sir for your blessings. This video was such a blessing for me soon I'll will be undergoing a huge change in my life and your teachings in this video is extremely helpful. Regards from Nepal.
Thank you for these encouraging words🙏
You are so welcome 😊
I wish there was a place for female monks! I noticed there seems to be a sanctuary in India. I have n do live my life this way n have never fit in! Not ever!
Nik you give me so much insight n wake up things I already know in my soul but they surface with your words!! All so positive n good!
I downloaded one of your recommended books on your website! Thank you for all the free value. You are an exceptional human! I tried to download the zip file to watch the videos but had no luck.
Keep these videos coming n when you share your story it is amazing! U are rare n unique n that’s so precious nowadays!!
Thank you so much my friend. They do have ordination programs for women in Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Taiwan 😊
The REST! ❤❤❤
Thank You Buddha and His Disciples ...🙏🙏🙏
I grew up in a culture where rest was considered as being lazy . Only through the Teachings I learnt this other dimension, of pacifying ourselves
Sadhu sadhu! Glad it’s helpful 😊
I am opening a new chapter, too. Thanks a lot.
You’re welcome ☺️
another beautiful video with a lot of wisdom.... Thank you 🙏💓
You are so welcome 😊
Thank you❤
You're welcome 😊
Thank you so much, this video was so helpful today. 🙏🌱
Glad it was helpful! 😊
Thank you, the timing is uncanny. I am taking a new role soon and I am in the midst of the transition now
Oh perfect timing! I’m glad it’s helpful and good luck with your new role 😊
🥰lovely. Really enjoyable to listen. Thanks. So lovely shared. we all sit in the same boat😊
Thank you so much 😊
Don’t forget grief. Losing a spouse after 35 years of marriage.
Oh yes… that’s a big one for sure 🙏
Yes. 32 years for us. No warning. **Huge warm Hugs to you**
Take care. Deepest condolences.
Stay strong. May you be well.
So sorry to hear about your loss. I lost my wife to cancer after 21 years of marriage. My grief hollowed me out as a person. It gets easier with time.
Thank you very much I needed this right now
You are so welcome. I’m glad it’s helpful 😊
Thank you Nick this really helped.
Glad it helped! Thank you 😊
Greetings from New Jersey!🍂🌞
Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom and experience with us! My only child, (Nick also) bought a house, I've been a single mom since he was 4, now 20 years later, I'll be alone. I'm a yoga teacher still learning so much, thank you for your teachings! Do you practice yoga ?
Be well,
Nina❤
You are so welcome. Thank you so much 😊 I’m glad it’s helpful.
Thankful for these teachings!!!
You’re welcome ☺️ thank you
Thank you Venerable Nick. My wife and I are currently coming to terms with a father who is quickly deteriorating with Alzheimer’s dementia. It is a very fluid situation and we are having to accelerate our input but cannot currently keep up with the changes in his health. What have I learnt from your video? Give it time, give it space, adjust, and don’t beat ourselves up. Sending you my love and heartfelt thanks. I hope you continue to adjust to your own circumstances. 🙏
Sending you my blessings to you and your family my friend. That is definitely a big adjustment. Please continue to be kind and gentle and keep supporting one another 😊
Thank you so much. I've have had several big changes in my life---losing my partner, social status, working life, health, and old home.
This is just what I needed; your sincerity and love is shining through .
May I wish you all the inner peace you are helping others achieve.
Which tool is most helpful? I think the being kind and gentile with myself, and being realistically happy with the progress made--even if only first steps, but in the right direction, and I realize now. It is tood you accented that it is not easy.
Thank you my friend and sending my blessings to you.
Thank you for sharing this with us, let's all do our best during this transition 🌱
Thank you so much 😊
Thank you Nick. Your wisdom is prescient as my life is changing at age 66 so your words reverberated for me..I know they are true and an answer to questions I asked spirit to guide me. I have made many changes as I lived in Hong Kong/Shenzhen, China and vacationed in Thailand often and hope to come to Chiang Mai for the retreat, it is my DREAM. My meditation focuses on Plum Village and Thay teachings.
Oh beautiful my friend. Yes if you get a chance, please come visit
Thank you ☮️🪷☮️
You are so welcome 😊