Perfect msg for our time. Week long horse-back riding on a mountain breeds plenty of intentional training. Thanksgiving Venerable Nick... spiritual and survival skills work is the only social media I use, to include my hermit
I've been focusing on eating with intention and doing nothing with intention. Or lack thereof? I mean I've been trying to not mindlessly do things in order to prevent myself from being alone with myself and the present moment. Which is harder than it used to be 😊
@@nickkeomahavong01 speaking of social media, lots of interference here, just trying to type and send message. Just so you don't think we've all turned illiterate, over night
Oh I hear you loud and clear on this one! I am physically disabled ( not wheelchair bound) and the voice of my x-husband kept whispering, “you aren’t disabled. Go out and get a job like a decent American” ( he was a cop and very controlling and emotionally abusive). So I challenged myself and went back to school to become a paralegal (I was always interested in law and I couldn’t go back to being a nurse because of my physical limitations). I go my “dream job” in a DAs office and it ended up being my job from hell. I was miserable and depressed and my health got even worse. My personality did not jive with that environment. Needless to say I was fired ( cuz I refused to quit) . It was a hard blow but I took the time after to reflect on who I was at the job and why it didn’t work and then focused on what do I want to do . Long story but I took up painting and my current husband built me an art studio and now I enjoy every day. I actually go to bed looking forward to tomorrow.
I'm a follower of Christ, not a Buddhist, but I really admire you, my brother. If only your location is near to me, I would have brought you cold Starbucks coffee with whipped cream right now. Thank you so much for sharing your life with us. I really appreciate it. You are wonderful!
One of your previous videos in which you touched on these topics changed my life. I changed my relationship with food, now eating three times per day when I'm working as my job is physical and I cycle 16 miles to and from work and then eating twice per day when I am off as I don't require more. I was obese and struggled daily now I feel healthier and fit. My car now moves once per week as I cycle to work. My wardrobe has two sets of work clothes, two sets of home clothes and I wear on rotation. All these things have simplified my life and made my mind much healthier in the process. Keep up the great teachings xxx
This man is more of an inspiration to me than any sports star ever has been or will be, someday if I ever have kids, I will show them this man and say that this is all the teaching and life lessons you will ever need from a TH-cam channel!
Sending gratitude. I am new to community and in my desperation to survive a divorce after 30 years and to find peace of mind. I was led to Venerable Nick. I learned to surrendered to the pain once I heard you speak. I also learned to do the thought work necessary to be still. Thank you!! I learned to sit in stillness to discover purpose; that I matter and I'm forgiven. I am learning to have a new relationship with self. Thank you. Thank you for sharing 💕
Venerable Nick you have become a very beloved reality check and teacher… “ Keep it Simple” never was so important ! Lessons lessons lessons💕 This is a giant classroom and I show up everyday to learn… Namaste and blessings to you always. Thank you for teaching us and sharing your wisdom… you are loved🤗💕🥰🌸🌺🌼🌞🌙🌎
I studied the original Buddhist texts for two years. I am endlessly blessed to have known Buddhas teachings. It helped me to have a conscious direction for my mind. But I do believe that Buddhism is harmful in a sense that it pushes the idea that life is simply suffering and that you should leave it (with the desires that sustain it). Now I'm not a Buddhist an not interested in it but using some tools Buddha gave me is such a blessing. My message is that LIFE IS NOT SUFFERING. Life is such a bliss and when you leave the ignorance you don't suffer. You don't have to be a monk for that. Just my two cents that came spontaneously. May you be happy. Yes you who read this.
I went through severe poverty in my childhood. So it is understood that such a life was without my will and guilt. It was a very difficult period that I barely survived. An easy life can make us sluggish, unmotivated, it can make us numb, but if we keep reality in our head, then it's okay to live comfortably, in the lull of civilization. For some, poverty brings enlightenment and frees them from the excess burden created by possessions, and for some it is just an additional burden that they should not carry. Thank you for sharing your experiences. I wish you success in finding all the grace you seek and spreading it to others.
I came across Monk Nick vedio i now make my bed AS soon AS i wake up, i no longer jump out after opening my eyes, i do breathing , i think of Death , it has made me appreciate life. I need to wirk on clothes and food
I just came to know I can live without expectations because of you nick. I really thank you for your valuable teachings...I'm 19 years old and am go throughing Various unwanted problems in my life..I came to your videos just to distract myself..but now I transformed myself a lot ❤️love from India🇮🇳😊
I love to see your subscriber count climbing. You are a wonderful teacher and are also an example we can relate to. You walked away from this hectic, non-inspired, Western way of life and take the time to show us your path. You are such a beautiful soul, Venerable Nick.
I love Buddhism and meditation it gave, so much relief... Lasting peace and happiness... Thank you so much for all your videos... You're an inspiration, you look happy and peaceful.. peace and love from Philippines♥️♥️♥️
I love the simplicity of the monks life, my life is chaotic at times and just making small changes in my life by being more mindful and simplifying is calming and structured. Thankyou for sharing
In a time where my life is quite challenging my first thought was to get advice from a monk. My intuition served me well. I will listen to you other videos very soon. Thank you for sharing your wisdom 🙏
This video has changed me. I now ask myself "Nurture or Satisfy the senses?" It has impacted on my choice of food and even the videos l watch. Thank you. Change in small doses.
My Brother..Buddha Bless👌 My Parents teach me Real men cry at sufferings of others, and are not ashamed to clean on their knees..just 2 wonderful examples my Parents taught me..thank you Brother for Lessons
Another thought provoking video….you are a great teacher, Nick….I find that the older I get the less I need - less food, less variety of food, less clothes and belongings…. I am constantly trying to simplify my life and live with less….please keep these videos coming, you have much to teach the world….blessings
Hi Ven. Nick. I have been following your videos for the past 2-3 years and I had followed your advise particularly on this topic (How to Simplify Your Life). I honestly felt happier and felt more contented in my life. But at the same time, I felt sad and depressed because of how people looked at me. When I went to the mall to get my watch fixed, the salesperson was ignoring me and looked at me as if I was a homeless person. It was spring at that time and I was wearing my hoodie and I layered it with a puffer jacket, sweatpants, and a cap. For some reason, I felt disrespected and degraded just because I wasn't stylish or conformed with society's way of clothing themselves especially if you're a lady. My question is, how can I balance intentionality with society's expectations? Thank you so much and I wish you the best.
Thank you, venerable Nick. I'm living with my fiancee and he has so many staff and an exausting mental disorder. I started living in a chaotic state. Right now i'm trying to separete what really is necessary for me and what is not. Just trying to downsize and simplify the stuff around me. Using stuff for it's real purporse makes an excellent exercise to understand my own values. Thank you very much and thanks for your speaking way... even a non english speaker like me can feel relaxed. Please, be safe and if possible keep sharing your life experiences. It's precious
I love your explanation of telling everyone how to simplify living Nick. And I think the explanation of the intended purposes of things in life is beautiful. I would love to share the following with you and others who might read this comment: always think positive, have priorities, exercise is walking, cycling and running, rest when tired, listen to your body's signs, have a routine, put your spiritual life before the material world pleasures as you are only a human for about 100 years and a spiritual being forever, do what you love doing, share chores, personal hygiene, let bygones be bygones. It is a new day. Make sure your past doesn't haunt you in the present. Do not let your yesterday ruin your today. Always forgive. Don't hold grudges. Express gratitude. Life is given by God. So put your health first. Self care is very important. Eat less, talk less, sleep less. Funnily, when you eat less, you naturally speak less. You want to preserve your energy. You also naturally sleep less. You sleep more when you eat more and you only speak a lot when your stomach is full. If you eat less, there will be fewer problems. Not to mention, when you eat less, you have to relieve yourself of waste less. It is a proven fact that if you eat less, you are actually utilising your body and your organs less. The more you make your body work the faster the process of ageing will become. Eat only 3 meals or 2. Never snack in between. You should know what to eat and what not to eat. When you eat, make sure a portion of your meal is green vegetables and green leaves. If you eat green vegetables, it will detoxify your liver. If you drink a lot of water, it will detoxify your kidneys. When you do not eat the right food, you are actually putting your vital organs in jeopardy. Some people cannot sleep unless their stomach is full. To go to sleep immediately after eating is literally a sin against your body. Life is all about practice. When you are given knowledge, you need to put that knowledge into practice. If you don't do that, you will be lowering yourself in esteem, spirituality and character. According to great mystics of all religions, if you have knowledge and you don't practise it, it brings calamity upon you. Whatever knowledge you have, you are bound to practise it. If you don't practise it, you put yourself in trouble. n order to have a comfortable lifestyle, a peaceful lifestyle, you have to make sure that people around you are not hurt by you. Have a very healthy relationship with everybody, a relationship in which you have this principle law of give and take, forgive and forget. Support others when they need your support - and when you need their support, you don’t have to ask for it. It will come by itself. Our happiness is not in keeping ourselves happy; rather, it is related to the happiness of other people as well. You cannot afford to be reckless in your utterances. Speak gently. Because when you speak, what is hidden in your heart comes out through your words. Do not discuss others. Whatever so-and-so is doing is none of my business. Why should I discuss anybody? If you have a problem with somebody, then the right thing is to take the matter up with the concerned person. IT is generally believed by everybody that elders are wiser. You become wise with age. Getting grey doesn't mean getting wiser but this is what people generally believe. Accept the fact that you have made a mistake. The only way to rectify what you have done is not to repeat it. Say "I am sorry". Be determined not to do it again, but do not verbalise it. When you verbalise it, half of your determination will be gone. Dedicate your life to something. There is probably much more. This is what I come up with for now. Much love. xx
good ! ... also : 1) live the present as is the only existing thing 2) contemplate nature and yourself 3) forgive yourself , dont be hard at yourself 4) take weight off bad and good things... you are eternal !! nothing can change that ( unless you sell your soul ) , you will live on beyond everything... 5) live in aligment 1 and 2 are most important and will bring happiness if understood correctly =) Being a master of those 2 , will make any moment special and memorable , stopping time , being present , breathing the moment , getting you high on your own drug, seeing gold in everything as King Salomon said =) =) =)
"To know the truth you need not undergo all this torture of learning.Not by reading do you get the truth.BE QUIET,that is truth.BE STILL,that is God." - Sri Ramana Maharsi.It is good to be focused on meditation.As you said thru meditation one gets wisdom,and thru wisdom one gets free from suffering.Namaste
I have managed to live rather simply, doing away with material stuff & confinement of societal norms (admittedly, sometimes I chose to loose myself and loose control for a bit). To be honest, the hardest part where I cannot establish intention is the relationship with myself. Thank you for your videos & keep safe 🙏🏼
I just cannot thank you enough for making these videos this is one of the best so far I mean I love all of them but this one is really incredible because it’s so appropriately true and I’m going to listen probably more than one time and I’m going to share it with others thank you
Wonderful video! One of your best! I wish everyone could watch this, listen and simplify. I love your perspective, especially since you were once in the rat race of life. Deleting social media and t.v years ago made a huge difference for me. Life is peaceful with no "noise" or unnecessary distractions. I can't give up coffee though, it makes me happy lol. Blessings from Arizona 🌵🌴
I am trying to follow a simple life ,I gave up news , and I am working on to quiet my mind and train myself ,I want to live in the moment ,be safe ,from Phoenix,Az ,
Namaste Nick🙏🏼 Just wow….I din’ miss a single word that you were saying. I must admit, due to your previous GOOD KARMA, you have left everything behind and have become a monk. Every talk/discourse of your’s is so enlightening n rejuvenating. Thanks a bunch n please keep it going!
I can't express my gratitude to you & for making your videos. I start my day by listening you. You have inspired me to get my physical therapy going again. Thank you. I'm suffering from a # of fairly serious illnesses. I havee arn
One of the great questions to life. So simple but so difficult in todays word. Its the weekend here and I struggle to just simply do nothing just be. Because of the go go run around all week somestimes hard to slow the pace.. These are great videos thanks for sharing your values and wisdom.
Another great video! I have been learning so much from you and have been trying to implement these things into my life. I have social anxiety so I don't have friends, especially friends who I could share my spiritual path with, so it's really nice to have these videos to turn to. Thank you!
I'm glad this is helpful Gloria. Also, feel free to join our online reddit community too. There should be a link in the description. It was created as another supportive environment and resource for people to connect :)
Great video Nick, bought a second hand car - paid £3000 uk pounds - couldn’t afford anything more ! own about two suitcases of possessions, simple exercises, simple foods. Less attachment ☺️🙏🏻🌸 however my bedroom is also an office as I only have one room but one day it will be separate .
Nick, I really enjoy your talks. You are so genuine and I'm wondering how to find virtuous friends. My Mother was my rock for 50 years and she died a few years ago. It seem like she was the only person in my life that I felt truly loved me, but I also realize that no one else is able to love us like our Mother. I've tried to find friends that feel closer than friends because I feel very alone in life. Unfortunately, I have to work a lot and this eats up a lot of my time. How can someone find a virtuous friend?
sadhu sadhu. thank you so much Regina 🙂🙂🙂 Typically you can find some from places that you visit such as churches, temples, schools, work, etc. But also for the moment, you can even join our online reddit community online. There should be a link in the description if you are interested.
Regina sorry to hear you are feeling lonely sometimes. I know a lot people, but choose a simple quiet life. You need people who truly care and not fake people. My oldest friend and I don't talk everyday but we have some catching up sessions, but she is the kindest, most caring friend I have. There are lots of ways to make friends, but while you are making them, be clear as who you are and your boundaries. People think I have become a recluse but I am not, I just enjoy my space and quiet times. All the very best in finding genuine caring friends. ❤
Hello Regina, I have had great success making friends by volunteering. I have been a member of the Kiwanis Club, the Rotary Club and Read San Diego a literacy charity. Just smile and say hello to people and you will be surprised how that will break the ice and get a conversation going. I also made a pledge that if I’m invited somewhere I will go and finally I prayed and asked God to bring people into my life who respect and treat me well and whom I can learn from and guide me on the right path. Grief takes time to heal be gentle with yourself. 😉
I have tried for years to make friends who are supportive and true, there to lift me up when I need help and to do for them in kind. I have accepted this is the wrong path for me because I have not found it. Now I am working on being my own friend. I give myself comfort and work to notice where I am not being supportive and support those places as well. Blessings to you on your path.
I just adore these videos Venerable Nick. I get so happy when I see ones like this pop up. There is just too much of everything in this world. Being a highly sensitive person, it feels even heavier. I look forward to loving with more intention with my wardrobe. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart ❤💙💜 for these much needed messages.
Thank you so much Jane. Yes there is definitely a lot going on at the moment. That's why it's so important for us to develop our mindfulness practice and foundation daily. Stay safe my friend :)
I know being true christian; Muslim; Budihist is a process which isn't linear or simple way; but I'm always impresed; interested & like those Budihist monks; their devotion & sacrefication for humanbeing to the better world & themsefes. They are my model to real life; specialy you & your community. GOD will render to them who by patient continounce in well doing seek for peace; glory; honour & imortality; enternal life.
Thank you for your videos! Through you (& my own research) I have realized Buddhism is the spiritual belief system that aligns with me. I totally believe in the 3 universal truths, the 4 noble truths, the 5 precepts, and the eightfold path. I am just starting to study & practice Buddhism. I'm trying to consciously (& gradually) simplify my life & help others do the same. I also believe in living sustainably for your own health, but also the health of every other being on the planet. Living your life mindfully & making choices based off of a few core principles are key to living a life with far less suffering. Also, recognizing that everything always changes & letting go of what you cannot control. I know you already know this, but I just wanted to share what has been on my mind lately. Thank you again!
Thank you for the practices! My life could use more intention with eating better foods, appreciating them and moving my body for it's own sake outside of work
With this new Gen-Z - TikTok thing , things have really changed for the worse. With people dancing in gyms, eating in washrooms, drinking coffee while skydiving ...the mismatch of intention is wild 🤣 One personal example I would like to give is one's office or company. The intended purpose of going to office is to do our jobs diligently and earn money to support ourselves BUT we end up doing other things like - getting too invested in building friendships, looking for a life partner, looking for hook-ups sometimes, getting involved in office politics and so on thus causing misery ... btw thanks for this wonderful content 🙏❤🙏
Venerable Nick you are such a wonderful teacher. You explain things so well with so much clarity. I love your teachings. Thank you for being our teacher in the great lesson of life.
Thank You Venerable Nick, you continue to be a beacon of light, shining a pathway for all who choose to be here with you. I am practising daily through your guidance. Thank You also to all who are here sharing their experience and journey.🤗💚🤲🧘♂️🧘♀️🧘🌅🏵🌻🌼🌲🌿🦋🌱🍁🌾🌿
Greetings from Florida. Found this channel during a very distressful terrible time last March 2021. This channel was very helpful and it stuck!!! Still a work in progress. But I've stayed open to learn new daily habits for a better more mindful life. Thank you Nick!!! Your work in these videos is really helping people. BTW... I'm still shaving my head even though I'm not in pandemic lockdown anymore haha. So simple and too easy. I love it!
Thanks Ven. Nick! This has given me a lot to think about. I’ve also been thinking about going through & getting rid of all the excess & unnecessary stuff that I’ve accumulated over time. Today’s the day I make a start on that. ☺️🙏🏻
Thank you for teaching us the simplicity of what we need, not what we want (selfishness, speaking of myself.) I've been quoting that since I saw your last video: separating what I need, from what I just want!
Thank you so much watching all this always make me feel how blessed I am and I have to appreciate whatever I have rather than being upset for what I can't have and other people have it .....I'm learning to how I need to control greediness even if it is for a new pair of shows or cloths or any food 😊
Love you Nick. Thank you for sharing your wisdom with the world. Enlightment is what we need especially today. It's what connecting one human to the next and to the universe of living beings and the space around us.
Thanks for sharing Ven. Nick. It's always inspiring to watch your videos. Sometimes I feel that we use things to fill the emptiness that we can feel in our life, and it's not good because this feeling comes back again and again. And for me this emptiness comes from not living in alignment.
Thank you Venerable Nick! I'm trying to piece together my practice, this makes things clearer for me. I hope more and more people around the world can have the opportunity to cultivate wisdom.
This is really helpful Nick in reminding us of areas of our lives that we may forget to consider intention. I try to live simply. Always room for improvement! Much peace , love and light
Thank you so much, Ven. Nick. This resonates well with my life goals going forward. I intend to keep learning and growing, but above all connect with all that is part of my existence. I wish you all of God's blessings. Our LORD Jesus Christ keep and remember you.
It's been a great chance that I got to know your channel yesterday by hearing "The morning routine". Now, I'm going through with other videos. So inspiring. Thank you so much for all the things you did.
The way you express this concept was truly eye-opening. I never thought about something’s intended purpose, and how I will layer my own motivations (comfort, pleasure, vanity) on top of them, unnecessarily complicating my life. I saw more clearly how I am in a way addicted to these three things, and how none of them serve a greater purpose. Defining my life’s purpose more can (I hope) help put all these things more into perspective for me. Thank you so much for sharing this!
Where can you live with more intention in your life?
Perfect msg for our time. Week long horse-back riding on a mountain breeds plenty of intentional training. Thanksgiving Venerable Nick... spiritual and survival skills work is the only social media I use, to include my hermit
I've been focusing on eating with intention and doing nothing with intention. Or lack thereof? I mean I've been trying to not mindlessly do things in order to prevent myself from being alone with myself and the present moment. Which is harder than it used to be 😊
Thank you Nick Best wishes from Australia
@@nickkeomahavong01 speaking of social media, lots of interference here, just trying to type and send message. Just so you don't think we've all turned illiterate, over night
Thank you Nick...lots of great info/food for thought.
At age 53, I am learning to live this simple life lesson with much success. I have never felt such peace and clarity like this before. Namaste.
Wonderful. I'm glad to hear. Keep practicing diligently my friend :)
@@nickkeomahavong01 Thank you. You inspire me. Peace.
Me too
Oh I hear you loud and clear on this one! I am physically disabled ( not wheelchair bound) and the voice of my x-husband kept whispering, “you aren’t disabled. Go out and get a job like a decent American” ( he was a cop and very controlling and emotionally abusive). So I challenged myself and went back to school to become a paralegal (I was always interested in law and I couldn’t go back to being a nurse because of my physical limitations). I go my “dream job” in a DAs office and it ended up being my job from hell. I was miserable and depressed and my health got even worse. My personality did not jive with that environment. Needless to say I was fired ( cuz I refused to quit) . It was a hard blow but I took the time after to reflect on who I was at the job and why it didn’t work and then focused on what do I want to do . Long story but I took up painting and my current husband built me an art studio and now I enjoy every day. I actually go to bed looking forward to tomorrow.
Wonderful. I'm glad it came back to balance for you. That's great to hear. Keep up the good work Jillinn :)
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Beautiful. You deserve it. Nowadays it is also easier to share art online. So great. Enjoy it all. ❤
That is quite an inspiring story :)
Bless you Jillinn and Nick
I'm a follower of Christ, not a Buddhist, but I really admire you, my brother. If only your location is near to me, I would have brought you cold Starbucks coffee with whipped cream right now. Thank you so much for sharing your life with us. I really appreciate it. You are wonderful!
Aww thank you so much my friend. Blessings to you 😊
@@nickkeomahavong01 I too am a Christian, but am enjoy enjoy these videos tremendously. There is always a take away.
I am agnostic, but I enjoy these videos more than I enjoy pumpkin spice latte!
I am hindu but I want peace in my life
All y’all need ta shu df uhp. 🙎🏿♀️
One of your previous videos in which you touched on these topics changed my life. I changed my relationship with food, now eating three times per day when I'm working as my job is physical and I cycle 16 miles to and from work and then eating twice per day when I am off as I don't require more. I was obese and struggled daily now I feel healthier and fit. My car now moves once per week as I cycle to work. My wardrobe has two sets of work clothes, two sets of home clothes and I wear on rotation. All these things have simplified my life and made my mind much healthier in the process. Keep up the great teachings xxx
Wow that's wonderful to hear. Thank you for sharing your progress. That's great. Keep it up my friend 🙂🙂
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This man is more of an inspiration to me than any sports star ever has been or will be, someday if I ever have kids, I will show them this man and say that this is all the teaching and life lessons you will ever need from a TH-cam channel!
awww sadhu sadhu. thank you so much for the kind words Darrin. I'm gald it resonates with you 🙂🙂🙂Have a great day my friend.
Me too
More so from a loving Buddhist monk than say a “TH-cam Channel”.
True Dat Darrin :)
My philosophy / religion is: “Be good to yourself and others.”
It doesn’t have to be anymore complicated than that.
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Sadly, many things get justified with "I'm doing this for your own good"
@@OatmealTheCrazy That's why you have respect others as well. Don't force things on people.
@@TimoKanal aye, but that there is a caveat with the philosophy as phrased was my point
@@OatmealTheCrazy You complicated the uncomplicated.
Sending gratitude. I am new to community and in my desperation to survive a divorce after 30 years and to find peace of mind. I was led to Venerable Nick. I learned to surrendered to the pain once I heard you speak. I also learned to do the thought work necessary to be still. Thank you!! I learned to sit in stillness to discover purpose; that I matter and I'm forgiven. I am learning to have a new relationship with self. Thank you. Thank you for sharing 💕
Venerable Nick you have become a very beloved reality check and teacher… “ Keep it Simple” never was so important ! Lessons lessons lessons💕 This is a giant classroom and I show up everyday to learn… Namaste and blessings to you always. Thank you for teaching us and sharing your wisdom… you are loved🤗💕🥰🌸🌺🌼🌞🌙🌎
Wow. Sadhu sadhu. I love the idea of a giant classroom. Thank you so much Sue for the support :) Hope you are doing well.
@@nickkeomahavong01 social media is not for validation. This is so important fact
@@nickkeomahavong01 present, I have my notebook to help keep my lessons together and easily review them daily.
I love the teaching
Soooooo loved :D
I studied the original Buddhist texts for two years. I am endlessly blessed to have known Buddhas teachings. It helped me to have a conscious direction for my mind. But I do believe that Buddhism is harmful in a sense that it pushes the idea that life is simply suffering and that you should leave it (with the desires that sustain it). Now I'm not a Buddhist an not interested in it but using some tools Buddha gave me is such a blessing. My message is that LIFE IS NOT SUFFERING. Life is such a bliss and when you leave the ignorance you don't suffer. You don't have to be a monk for that. Just my two cents that came spontaneously. May you be happy. Yes you who read this.
Here is an article that may help. www.learnreligions.com/life-is-suffering-what-does-that-mean-450094
I went through severe poverty in my childhood. So it is understood that such a life was without my will and guilt. It was a very difficult period that I barely survived. An easy life can make us sluggish, unmotivated, it can make us numb, but if we keep reality in our head, then it's okay to live comfortably, in the lull of civilization. For some, poverty brings enlightenment and frees them from the excess burden created by possessions, and for some it is just an additional burden that they should not carry. Thank you for sharing your experiences. I wish you success in finding all the grace you seek and spreading it to others.
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I came across Monk Nick vedio i now make my bed AS soon AS i wake up, i no longer jump out after opening my eyes, i do breathing , i think of Death , it has made me appreciate life. I need to wirk on clothes and food
Beautiful my friend. I hope it has been helpful :) keep up the great work.
Very very much. Today i learned about 5 things to avoid . Keep up Good work.
I totally agree with Buddhist Dhamma, the simplest in life is much happier! Thanks Venerable Nick 🙏🙏🙏
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I just came to know I can live without expectations because of you nick. I really thank you for your valuable teachings...I'm 19 years old and am go throughing Various unwanted problems in my life..I came to your videos just to distract myself..but now I transformed myself a lot ❤️love from India🇮🇳😊
Wow that's great to hear that it's helpful. keep up the great work Bharathi :)
Woow!! Such small things makes life so simple!! Very essential indeed for a better lifestyle 🙏
Thank you so much 😊
@@nickkeomahavong01 very much welcome.. 🙏
Thanks God that I am not on social media. Thanks for your reminder, Nick. I will listen to the wisdom of monk often from now on.
Thank you ☺️
I love my simple life,but i will never give up my cup of tea
yes no need to give it up :) tea is great.
I love to see your subscriber count climbing. You are a wonderful teacher and are also an example we can relate to. You walked away from this hectic, non-inspired, Western way of life and take the time to show us your path. You are such a beautiful soul, Venerable Nick.
Sadhu Sadhu 😊😊 thank you!
Return to basic .. It's wonderful
sadhu sadhu 🙂🙂🙂
I love Buddhism and meditation it gave, so much relief... Lasting peace and happiness... Thank you so much for all your videos... You're an inspiration, you look happy and peaceful.. peace and love from Philippines♥️♥️♥️
Sadhu sadhu thank you so much 😊
I love the simplicity of the monks life, my life is chaotic at times and just making small changes in my life by being more mindful and simplifying is calming and structured. Thankyou for sharing
You're welcome sheila. I'm glad to share the things we learn in the monastery :)
you're my favourite youtuber at moment. you're saving lives. thank you. Never stop the great work, Nick.
Thank you so much my friend. I’m glad you are enjoying the videos 😊
Seeing reality as it really is decreases our suffering- I love it!
thank you
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In a time where my life is quite challenging my first thought was to get advice from a monk. My intuition served me well. I will listen to you other videos very soon. Thank you for sharing your wisdom 🙏
Nick,thank you.Yes,we can live simple life with a minimum of the things we need.
Your words,wisdom are very important.
sadhu sadhu. thank you so much Karin 🙂🙂🙂
This video has changed me. I now ask myself "Nurture or Satisfy the senses?" It has impacted on my choice of food and even the videos l watch. Thank you. Change in small doses.
Wonderful! I'm glad to hear. That's great. sadhu sadhu!
Living simply is better for one's life. Thank you Venerable Nick for always sharing insight.
Thanks Nick for your teachings. These are times when we have to learn to live in a simple way. 🙏
sadhu sadhu. thank you so much Maria and I agree 🙂🙂🙂
Mahalo. To evaluate and identify those things no longer working for us, is ever present.
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My Brother..Buddha Bless👌 My Parents teach me Real men cry at sufferings of others, and are not ashamed to clean on their knees..just 2 wonderful examples my Parents taught me..thank you Brother for Lessons
sadhu sadhu. It's a pleasure and thank you so much for sharing 🙂🙂🙂
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You've opened my eyes up to an abundant life.
😊😊😊 thank you
Ven Nick, thank you so much for your teaching. I keep in my mind "train our mind so we can develop wisdom"
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Wonderful. and thank you Nuri :)
Your good self and great Leon Hendrix are the go-tos of today. Thank you.
sadhu sadhu. thank you so much 🙂🙂🙂
Another thought provoking video….you are a great teacher, Nick….I find that the older I get the less I need - less food, less variety of food, less clothes and belongings…. I am constantly trying to simplify my life and live with less….please keep these videos coming, you have much to teach the world….blessings
sadhu sadhu. thank you so much Joan 🙂🙂🙂
Same here, the older I (Im almost 50)get the less I care about what others think and I crave simplicity and peace.
@@michelleheadrick951i agree. Just turned 60. Do not want any drama in my life
Hi Ven. Nick. I have been following your videos for the past 2-3 years and I had followed your advise particularly on this topic (How to Simplify Your Life). I honestly felt happier and felt more contented in my life. But at the same time, I felt sad and depressed because of how people looked at me. When I went to the mall to get my watch fixed, the salesperson was ignoring me and looked at me as if I was a homeless person. It was spring at that time and I was wearing my hoodie and I layered it with a puffer jacket, sweatpants, and a cap. For some reason, I felt disrespected and degraded just because I wasn't stylish or conformed with society's way of clothing themselves especially if you're a lady. My question is, how can I balance intentionality with society's expectations? Thank you so much and I wish you the best.
Thank you, venerable Nick. I'm living with my fiancee and he has so many staff and an exausting mental disorder. I started living in a chaotic state. Right now i'm trying to separete what really is necessary for me and what is not. Just trying to downsize and simplify the stuff around me. Using stuff for it's real purporse makes an excellent exercise to understand my own values. Thank you very much and thanks for your speaking way... even a non english speaker like me can feel relaxed. Please, be safe and if possible keep sharing your life experiences. It's precious
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Great message. Everyone can benefit from this.
Wonderful Greg. I'm glad it resonates with you and helpful. Thank you :)
Love listening to you. You are so non judgemental and do not make you feel quilty for thinking differently.
I love your explanation of telling everyone how to simplify living Nick. And I think the explanation of the intended purposes of things in life is beautiful.
I would love to share the following with you and others who might read this comment:
always think positive, have priorities, exercise is walking, cycling and running, rest when tired, listen to your body's signs, have a routine, put your spiritual life before the material world pleasures as you are only a human for about 100 years and a spiritual being forever, do what you love doing, share chores, personal hygiene, let bygones be bygones. It is a new day. Make sure your past doesn't haunt you in the present. Do not let your yesterday ruin your today. Always forgive. Don't hold grudges. Express gratitude. Life is given by God. So put your health first. Self care is very important.
Eat less, talk less, sleep less. Funnily, when you eat less, you naturally speak less. You want to preserve your energy. You also naturally sleep less. You sleep more when you eat more and you only speak a lot when your stomach is full. If you eat less, there will be fewer problems. Not to mention, when you eat less, you have to relieve yourself of waste less.
It is a proven fact that if you eat less, you are actually utilising your body and your organs less. The more you make your body work the faster the process of ageing will become.
Eat only 3 meals or 2. Never snack in between.
You should know what to eat and what not to eat.
When you eat, make sure a portion of your meal is green vegetables and green leaves. If you eat green vegetables, it will detoxify your liver. If you drink a lot of water, it will detoxify your kidneys.
When you do not eat the right food, you are actually putting your vital organs in jeopardy.
Some people cannot sleep unless their stomach is full. To go to sleep immediately after eating is literally a sin against your body.
Life is all about practice. When you are given knowledge, you need to put that knowledge into practice. If you don't do that, you will be lowering yourself in esteem, spirituality and character. According to great mystics of all religions, if you have knowledge and you don't practise it, it brings calamity upon you.
Whatever knowledge you have, you are bound to practise it. If you don't practise it, you put yourself in trouble.
n order to have a comfortable lifestyle, a peaceful lifestyle, you have to make sure that people around you are not hurt by you. Have a very healthy relationship with everybody, a relationship in which you have this principle law of give and take, forgive and forget. Support others when they need your support - and when you need their support, you don’t have to ask for it. It will come by itself.
Our happiness is not in keeping ourselves happy; rather, it is related to the happiness of other people as well.
You cannot afford to be reckless in your utterances. Speak gently. Because when you speak, what is hidden in your heart comes out through your words.
Do not discuss others. Whatever so-and-so is doing is none of my business. Why should I discuss anybody?
If you have a problem with somebody, then the right thing is to take the matter up with the concerned person.
IT is generally believed by everybody that elders are wiser. You become wise with age. Getting grey doesn't mean getting wiser but this is what people generally believe.
Accept the fact that you have made a mistake. The only way to rectify what you have done is not to repeat it. Say "I am sorry". Be determined not to do it again, but do not verbalise it. When you verbalise it, half of your determination will be gone.
Dedicate your life to something.
There is probably much more. This is what I come up with for now. Much love. xx
Wonderful. Thank you for sharing Irma :)
good ! ... also : 1) live the present as is the only existing thing
2) contemplate nature and yourself
3) forgive yourself , dont be hard at yourself
4) take weight off bad and good things... you are eternal !! nothing can change that ( unless you sell your soul ) , you will live on beyond everything...
5) live in aligment
1 and 2 are most important and will bring happiness if understood correctly =) Being a master of those 2 , will make any moment special and memorable , stopping time , being present , breathing the moment , getting you high on your own drug, seeing gold in everything as King Salomon said =) =) =)
“intended purpose” i will keep this in mind. thank you.
Wonderful my friend :)
Thank you for this information and ideas! I am becoming aware how I make my life so complicated. Simplicity🙏🏼
You're welcome Alice. Thank you so much ☺️☺️
"To know the truth you need not undergo all this torture of learning.Not by reading do you get the truth.BE QUIET,that is truth.BE STILL,that is God." - Sri Ramana Maharsi.It is good to be focused on meditation.As you said thru meditation one gets wisdom,and thru wisdom one gets free from suffering.Namaste
Sadhu Sadhu 😊😊
I have managed to live rather simply, doing away with material stuff & confinement of societal norms (admittedly, sometimes I chose to loose myself and loose control for a bit). To be honest, the hardest part where I cannot establish intention is the relationship with myself.
Thank you for your videos & keep safe 🙏🏼
sadhu sadhu. thank you so much 🙂🙂🙂
I just cannot thank you enough for making these videos this is one of the best so far I mean I love all of them but this one is really incredible because it’s so appropriately true and I’m going to listen probably more than one time and I’m going to share it with others thank you
Thank you so much mercedez 😊😊😊
Namo Buddhaya 🙏🏼📿Thanks for sharing.
You’re welcome ☺️
will be looking at my relationship with all these things differently now/so much wisdom
Wonderful :)
Wonderful video! One of your best! I wish everyone could watch this, listen and simplify. I love your perspective, especially since you were once in the rat race of life. Deleting social media and t.v years ago made a huge difference for me. Life is peaceful with no "noise" or unnecessary distractions. I can't give up coffee though, it makes me happy lol.
Blessings from Arizona 🌵🌴
Thank you so much. I'm glad you enjoyed this one and yes, it's so important to get rid of the excess noise. And the coffee is ok :)
I am trying to follow a simple life ,I gave up news , and I am working on to quiet my mind and train myself ,I want to live in the moment ,be safe ,from Phoenix,Az ,
Namaste Nick🙏🏼
Just wow….I din’ miss a single word that you were saying. I must admit, due to your previous GOOD KARMA, you have left everything behind and have become a monk. Every talk/discourse of your’s is so enlightening n rejuvenating. Thanks a bunch n please keep it going!
Awww thank you so much my friend for your kind words. I'm glad it was helpful :)
I can't express my gratitude to you & for making your videos. I start my day by listening you. You have inspired me to get my physical therapy going again. Thank you. I'm
suffering from a # of fairly serious illnesses. I havee arn
Wonderful Kelly. You got this! Please keep up with it 😃😃
Nick you are spreading love and knowledge beyond your imagination. Thank you for your educational videos
My pleasure! thank you so much as always. Appreciate your support my friend :) stay safe.
One of the great questions to life. So simple but so difficult in todays word.
Its the weekend here and I struggle to just simply do nothing just be. Because of the go go run around all week somestimes hard to slow the pace.. These are great videos thanks for sharing your values and wisdom.
Sadhu sadhu 😀😀 thank you so much Gavin
People Like You Sir Are one of my inspiration ❤❤❤❤
Another great video! I have been learning so much from you and have been trying to implement these things into my life. I have social anxiety so I don't have friends, especially friends who I could share my spiritual path with, so it's really nice to have these videos to turn to. Thank you!
I'm glad this is helpful Gloria. Also, feel free to join our online reddit community too. There should be a link in the description. It was created as another supportive environment and resource for people to connect :)
Wonderful speak. Very nice. Great👍 teaching by of Buddhist monks of Thailand. Spiritual act. Very, very thans for Thai monks. 🌹💞👍🙏🙏🙏🙏👍💕🌷
Great video Nick, bought a second hand car - paid £3000 uk pounds - couldn’t afford anything more ! own about two suitcases of possessions, simple exercises, simple foods. Less attachment ☺️🙏🏻🌸 however my bedroom is also an office as I only have one room but one day it will be separate .
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Nick, I really enjoy your talks. You are so genuine and I'm wondering how to find virtuous friends. My Mother was my rock for 50 years and she died a few years ago. It seem like she was the only person in my life that I felt truly loved me, but I also realize that no one else is able to love us like our Mother. I've tried to find friends that feel closer than friends because I feel very alone in life. Unfortunately, I have to work a lot and this eats up a lot of my time. How can someone find a virtuous friend?
sadhu sadhu. thank you so much Regina 🙂🙂🙂 Typically you can find some from places that you visit such as churches, temples, schools, work, etc. But also for the moment, you can even join our online reddit community online. There should be a link in the description if you are interested.
Regina sorry to hear you are feeling lonely sometimes. I know a lot people, but choose a simple quiet life. You need people who truly care and not fake people. My oldest friend and I don't talk everyday but we have some catching up sessions, but she is the kindest, most caring friend I have. There are lots of ways to make friends, but while you are making them, be clear as who you are and your boundaries. People think I have become a recluse but I am not, I just enjoy my space and quiet times. All the very best in finding genuine caring friends. ❤
Hello Regina, I have had great success making friends by volunteering. I have been a member of the Kiwanis Club, the Rotary Club and Read San Diego a literacy charity. Just smile and say hello to people and you will be surprised how that will break the ice and get a conversation going. I also made a pledge that if I’m invited somewhere I will go and finally I prayed and asked God to bring people into my life who respect and treat me well and whom I can learn from and guide me on the right path. Grief takes time to heal be gentle with yourself. 😉
I have tried for years to make friends who are supportive and true, there to lift me up when I need help and to do for them in kind. I have accepted this is the wrong path for me because I have not found it. Now I am working on being my own friend. I give myself comfort and work to notice where I am not being supportive and support those places as well. Blessings to you on your path.
Thank you so much for these videos🤗. I'm figuring out my life again aged 53. They are truly life changing ☺️☺️
Keep up the good work... You’re inspiring a lot of people...
Sadhu sadhu sadhu Anumodami 🙏🙏🙏 thank you Venerable Nick
You're welcome ray :) thank you.
I just adore these videos Venerable Nick. I get so happy when I see ones like this pop up. There is just too much of everything in this world. Being a highly sensitive person, it feels even heavier. I look forward to loving with more intention with my wardrobe. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart ❤💙💜 for these much needed messages.
Thank you so much Jane. Yes there is definitely a lot going on at the moment. That's why it's so important for us to develop our mindfulness practice and foundation daily. Stay safe my friend :)
Thank Ven Nick. Your videos are true gems for a simple, peaceful life. 🥰🙏🤲🧘♀️
sadhu sadhu. thank you so much Leonie 🙂🙂🙂
I know being true christian; Muslim; Budihist is a process which isn't linear or simple way; but I'm always impresed; interested & like those Budihist monks; their devotion & sacrefication for humanbeing to the better world & themsefes. They are my model to real life; specialy you & your community.
GOD will render to them who by patient continounce in well doing seek for peace; glory; honour & imortality; enternal life.
Thank you so much my friend 😊
Thank you for such simplistic explanation of simple living 🙏
You are welcome rajashree :)
Thank you Nick for sharing your wisdom helping us through this journey even when we are oceans across.This is the intended use of youtube as well 😀
It's a pleasure. Thank you so much my friend ☺️☺️
Thanks for your help in this matter, this is a much needed aspect in my life. I tend to need more simplification in this complicated world. Peace 🙏
you're welcome. and yes, simple is best!
Thank you for your videos! Through you (& my own research) I have realized Buddhism is the spiritual belief system that aligns with me.
I totally believe in the 3 universal truths, the 4 noble truths, the 5 precepts, and the eightfold path. I am just starting to study & practice Buddhism.
I'm trying to consciously (& gradually) simplify my life & help others do the same. I also believe in living sustainably for your own health, but also the health of every other being on the planet. Living your life mindfully & making choices based off of a few core principles are key to living a life with far less suffering. Also, recognizing that everything always changes & letting go of what you cannot control.
I know you already know this, but I just wanted to share what has been on my mind lately.
Thank you again!
sadhu sadhu. thank you so much Meghan and thank you for sharing also 🙂🙂🙂
you are one of the few people who as far as I can see reply to every comment. well done and thanks
sadhu sadhu. thank you so much 🙂🙂🙂 I do the best I can. But I do miss some as well :)
Thank you for the practices! My life could use more intention with eating better foods, appreciating them and moving my body for it's own sake outside of work
Beautiful Libby. Yes just slowly incorporate these adjustments into your life :)
With this new Gen-Z - TikTok thing , things have really changed for the worse. With people dancing in gyms, eating in washrooms, drinking coffee while skydiving ...the mismatch of intention is wild 🤣 One personal example I would like to give is one's office or company. The intended purpose of going to office is to do our jobs diligently and earn money to support ourselves BUT we end up doing other things like - getting too invested in building friendships, looking for a life partner, looking for hook-ups sometimes, getting involved in office politics and so on thus causing misery ... btw thanks for this wonderful content 🙏❤🙏
Venerable Nick you are such a wonderful teacher. You explain things so well with so much clarity. I love your teachings. Thank you for being our teacher in the great lesson of life.
Thank you so much 😊
Thank You Venerable Nick, you continue to be a beacon of light, shining a pathway for all who choose to be here with you. I am practising daily through your guidance. Thank You also to all who are here sharing their experience and journey.🤗💚🤲🧘♂️🧘♀️🧘🌅🏵🌻🌼🌲🌿🦋🌱🍁🌾🌿
sadhu sadhu. thank you to also Joan for being apart and building this wonderful community 🙂🙂🙂
Hi Nick,
What's a coincident!
I am practicing the virtue of simplicity this week.
Thank you for your teaching Nick,
With gratitude!
Wonderful and perfect timing :) keep up the great work Eleanor!
Thank you for teaching us this concept. 🙏❤️
You're welcome 😊😁
Applying the question of intended purpose to all things is so powerful. Thank you for the reminder to run each tool in life through this filter.
Wonderful Warren. Yes give it a try and keep us updated on your progress :)
Greetings from Florida. Found this channel during a very distressful terrible time last March 2021. This channel was very helpful and it stuck!!! Still a work in progress. But I've stayed open to learn new daily habits for a better more mindful life. Thank you Nick!!! Your work in these videos is really helping people. BTW... I'm still shaving my head even though I'm not in pandemic lockdown anymore haha. So simple and too easy. I love it!
sadhu sadhu. thank you so much 🙂🙂🙂and please be safe in Florida.
Thanks Ven. Nick! This has given me a lot to think about. I’ve also been thinking about going through & getting rid of all the excess & unnecessary stuff that I’ve accumulated over time. Today’s the day I make a start on that. ☺️🙏🏻
Beautiful. That's wonderful to hear :) you got this
Thank you so much for the great content Venerable Nick.
You’re welcome ☺️
Perfect timing, was watching another one of your videos and received this notification after it finished!
Wonderful Erika. Talk about perfect timing. I hope you're enjoying the videos my friend :)
Great video, appreciate the wisdom. Love your channel. Namaste
Much appreciated. sadhu sadhu. thank you so much Sholom 🙂🙂🙂
Thank you for teaching us the simplicity of what we need, not what we want (selfishness, speaking of myself.) I've been quoting that since I saw your last video: separating what I need, from what I just want!
Wonderful! I'm glad that was helpful Rebecca :)
Thank you so much watching all this always make me feel how blessed I am and I have to appreciate whatever I have rather than being upset for what I can't have and other people have it .....I'm learning to how I need to control greediness even if it is for a new pair of shows or cloths or any food 😊
Sadhu Sadhu 😊😊 you're welcome
Love you Nick. Thank you for sharing your wisdom with the world. Enlightment is what we need especially today. It's what connecting one human to the next and to the universe of living beings and the space around us.
You are so welcome :) thank you
Thanks for sharing Ven. Nick. It's always inspiring to watch your videos. Sometimes I feel that we use things to fill the emptiness that we can feel in our life, and it's not good because this feeling comes back again and again. And for me this emptiness comes from not living in alignment.
Yes definitely. People do use things for many different reasons.
Your secular training combined with your spiritual training provides the layperson with a lot of valuable insights. Thanks for sharing.
sadhu sadhu. thank you so much 🙂🙂🙂
Thank You Nick! I have been struggling with this very subject....big time.....for a couple of months now. Perfectly timed video for me. 🙏
Glad it was helpful!
This video has challenged me about my relationships with people and things.l am working on this.
Wonderful. please keep us updated on your progress :)
I will
Thank you Venerable Nick! I'm trying to piece together my practice, this makes things clearer for me. I hope more and more people around the world can have the opportunity to cultivate wisdom.
Beautiful! you're doing a wonderful job my friend!
Great video! But then all of your videos are great! Thank you Nick!
Glad you like them! Thank you so much 😊
This is really helpful Nick in reminding us of areas of our lives that we may forget to consider intention. I try to live simply. Always room for improvement! Much peace , love and light
I'm glad it's helpful. Thank you 😊😊
Thank u ven nick 💛 U have been a great help and guide to my everyday simple living... May u continue to inspire us always ❤
really value your presence here and i think your videos are impactful in such a meaningful and beneficial way. thank you nick. wish you well! 🙏🏼
sadhu sadhu. thank you so much Ramona 🙂🙂🙂hope you're doing well.
I like that Nick to focus on what is the intended purpose of something, the answer itself is somple
sadhu sadhu 🙂🙂🙂
Thank you so much, Ven. Nick. This resonates well with my life goals going forward. I intend to keep learning and growing, but above all connect with all that is part of my existence. I wish you all of God's blessings. Our LORD Jesus Christ keep and remember you.
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It's been a great chance that I got to know your channel yesterday by hearing "The morning routine". Now, I'm going through with other videos. So inspiring. Thank you so much for all the things you did.
Wonderful my friend. Welcome to the channel 😀😀
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When I get caught up with life you help to keep me grounded. Thank you.
Thank you Paula. I'm glad it's helpful 😊
Thanks a lot Nick! I really go the same way as You teach us! Ok, the Social media let me take part of Your so good advice! 😀👍
sadhu sadhu. thank you so much Anders 🙂🙂🙂
The way you express this concept was truly eye-opening. I never thought about something’s intended purpose, and how I will layer my own motivations (comfort, pleasure, vanity) on top of them, unnecessarily complicating my life. I saw more clearly how I am in a way addicted to these three things, and how none of them serve a greater purpose. Defining my life’s purpose more can (I hope) help put all these things more into perspective for me. Thank you so much for sharing this!
Wow that's a great insight susanna. That's wonderful. Keep it up!
This is helpful, thank you for sharing.
Sadhu sadhu 😊😊 thank you so much Andrew
Ven. Nick, Very useful this channel. I watch every evening. After I feel very relax my mind. May triple gem bless you. 🙏🙏🙏
sadhu sadhu. thank you so much 🙂🙂🙂and i'm glad it's helpful Sandamali.
I love your videos, you’re so humble and informative ❤❤