A Monk's Solution to Stress & Chaos
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 มิ.ย. 2024
- In today's fast-paced world, it's common for people to feel overwhelmed and stressed by the various responsibilities and challenges they face. If you're one of those individuals who are juggling multiple things and struggling to cope with the chaos, this video is for you.
In this video, we'll explore the concept of creating structure and routine as a way to deal with stress and chaos. We'll discuss the benefits of having a consistent schedule, such as reducing anxiety, increasing productivity, and improving overall well-being. I hope this is helpful. Enjoy! #monks #buddhism #mentalhealth
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1:02 Example One - Monk life
6:50 Example Two - Group home
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Thanks for watching.
Do you currently have structure and routine in your life?
I lost all structure since 0ctober. Sight v bad with MS. My world has turned upside down in 6 months....just totally lost....
I am trying to build a routine by doing one thing at a time consciously and trying my best to live present moment
@@mariaa6918 you can start today
I have structure and order, I am methodical and organized, but I still struggle with discipline, days like today, I felt really anxious, sad and lost and I could only ask myself why do I feel so bad when I don't follow my routine well? ... the answer couldn't be more obvious, thanks nick, this video has brought some light on a difficult day
Trying hard to incorporate at least one element of discipline and one that generates joy/peace. This helps. 🙏
Waking up at 4am is my life hack. I also follow Nick's advice:
First things I do are stretch, pray, meditate, and find a place if peace. I carry that peace with me all day, returning to it as needed. Blessings to you, Nick, and all your subscribers.
Aww that’s so wonderful! Please keep it up my friend 😊😊😊 you’re doing great!
Let it be known to all:
Through the Holy Spirit, God has put it on me to preach to those lost in the devil's deceit!
I tell ye, truly, Jesus of Nazareth is the propitiation for the whole world's sins. He is the anointed one, for he is, Jesus Christ. God the Father has raised him from the dead; who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God! Angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him.
Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life: no one comes to the Father, but by him. They who believe and are baptized with the Holy Spirit shall be saved; but they who believe not shall be damned. For they who believe not on him, shall die in their sins!
I tell ye now to repent of your sins, accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, and you'll receive the gift of the Holy Spirit upon asking the Father!
There are *NO* sub-divisions of Christianity. You're either a disciple of Christ or not. A Christian is someone who follows God's word, not a religion. Who obey the Father and follow his will; not man's nor their own heart's. Unless you keep Jesus' commandments, think not the Holy Spirit will dwell within you!
They who heed this message and did what was stated with an open heart to God...
Read the Holy Bible (KJV) daily and every time before you read, pray to the Father and ask:
"Lord I ask that you give me understanding of your word, that I interpret it the way you want me to, and none of my own. I ask you in Jesus' name, amen."
1 John 2:2 KJV
2 And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.
Acts 13:26-33 KJV
26 Men and brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, *and whosoever among you feareth God, to you is the word of this salvation sent.*
27 *For they that dwell at Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they knew him not, nor yet the voices of the prophets which are read every sabbath day, they have fulfilled them in condemning him.*
28 And though they found no cause of death in him, yet desired they Pilate that he should be slain.
29 *And when they had fulfilled all that was written of him, they took him down from the tree, and laid him in a sepulchre.*
30 *But God raised him from the dead:*
31 And he was seen many days of them which came up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are his witnesses unto the people.
32 *And we declare unto you glad tidings, how that the promise which was made unto the fathers,*
33 God hath fulfilled the same unto us their children, in that he hath raised up Jesus again; as it is also written in the second psalm, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee.
1 Peter 3:22 KJV
22 Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him.
John 14:6 KJV
6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Mark 16:16 KJV
16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
John 8:24 KJV
24 I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins.
Acts 2:38 KJV
38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Luke 11:13 KJV
13 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?
John 14:21-24 KJV
21 *He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.*
22 Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world?
23 Jesus answered and said unto him, *If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.*
24 He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and *the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father's which sent me.*
Amazing! I have the routine in place and am working on slowly bringing my sleep schedule earlier every week, aiming for 4 or 4:30am. As a lifelong night owl, it’s been a challenge!
Well Done ❤🎉😊
@@AnrupB you've got this! ❤😊
When you are speaking of having a structure/schedule, it reminds me of that British nanny who had a TV show. She would go into a very chaotic home and realize that there was no structure within the family. She would basically get out poster board and write out a schedule/structure for them, and it worked!
That was Jo Frost and she was spot on. My mother was a proponent of schedules and routine for kids over 70 years ago. As usual, mom was right. 😀
Oh that’s a great example 😊
"Surrender to the structure"- beautiful phrase.
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My life: quiet, peaceful, orderly, and good. Nothing is worth jeopardizing that, especially when I consider many events during my childhood.🙏
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On retiring I was excited to lose all the structure thinking I would also lose a lot of stress. Instead, I feel unproductive, frustrated and still stressed but in a different way. This has been very helpful. Thank you ven Nick 🙏
I'm a teenager myself, and due to anxiety I can get stressed very easily. I have found that mediation helps a lot with calming me down, but there is no doubt that I have a lot of freedom and need to focus more on self decline, and routine. Starting today I want to change that, I want to enjoy life to the fullest, today I am planning on working on a routine, and actually following every step of it. I know it won't be easy at all since I'm not used to it, but I am determined to work through those struggles. Thank you for making this video, i desperately needed to hear those words ^^
Wonderful! I’m glad it’s helpful 😊 keep us updated on your progress
You have such calm way to talk. Thank you Nick for your inspiring videos. 🧡💜💙💚💛
Aww thank you so much Lidiane 😊😊
So glad I found you. My stress levels are so intense right now, I didn’t think I was going to be able to listen to the entire video but your video is just spot on. I will create a structure and add some discipline 💪🏻 I need a schedule and I will follow it
I’m glad it’s helpful my friend 😊 and welcome to the channel!
Hi Nick! Yep. Stress and Chaos. I'm thinking about changing my first name to Stress and my last name to Chaos....It's crazy out here post-covid. Where we used to live comfortably we're barely scraping by now. EVERYTHING costs so much now, it's madness! 😕
Yea it can be challenging indeed
Thank you for this very good explanation. I did not see myself as undisciplined, bexause i always work a lot. But then i experienced two things: 1. When i finally had found a different mindset, e.g. more positive, which helped myental state, I experienced that i quickly lost it again, returning to the usual pattern. 2. When i had made a plan for the day, e.g. now concentrate on your important work, then the opposite happened: just quickly answering these emails, just answering to this news article comment, just checking the newspaper.... and half of the day was gone. Not that there is not a lot of bad things happening on the news, not that there is no reason to worry in this chaotic and stressful time, but it really damages my life!
And then i regret it and work late hours, and go to bed late, and start next day late, and i found, when i am tired I am more susceptible for distraction, which makes all worse.....
So many thanks for reminding of what I already know....
I'm a recovering drug addict,have not used for 8 years, I noticed earlier in my recovery a pattern where I drop into a dark space in my mind, (at the beginning of the year and towards the end if the year)i find it inescapable & become very depressed, isolative from my friends & family, i still attend counseling sessions weekly after all these years & I have a daily schedule that I follow on a board & I tick these off once I have completed them, I have a wonderful relationship with my girlfriend & I also work alongside people who suffer from mental disorders,which can be quite challenging & stressful, I go to the gym regularly & eat healthy, yet I still struggle internally with my past "demons" your advice has helped me immensely over the last few months I have been listening to you...would joining the monkhood & letting go of all.my worldly possessions conquer my "demons"???
Thank you so much for sharing nick. Keep up the great work you have been doing. If you have a chance, ordination can help but I think the most important thing would be to incorporate a meditation practice. It will help to purify your mind and cultivate wisdom 😊
@@nickkeomahavong01 thank you so much for your feedback, I appreciate your words of advice & have began to implement them slowly, but surely into my daily routine. They have made a great positive difference so far?I'm not feeling as dark or have ruminating negative thoughts since your comment, having better insight into how my day/week will look ahead, I have created a set time during the day to meditate which helps immensely, still working on where I sit spiritually?.but working on it nonetheless, once again thank you for your time & I am very grateful for it🙏🙏
we need peace. always happy to see you Nick :D have a great day
Thank you so much my friend 😊😊
So pleased your back we missed you're wise words
Thank you Karen! I’m glad to be back 😊
Gone are those days where I used to Freestyle My Life 😂🎉❤
I am so proud and pleased with myself.
Thank you for the Videos you posted for an effective Evening and Morning Routine ❤
I wake up at 04h00 am, light a candle and meditate for 20min. I then do my affirmations and then Pray. Then I MAKE MY BED Oh this Leaves me Feeling like Champion 😊🎉
05h10 off for a morning jog, 2km for 12min. Come back, coffee and Journal and shower with cold water.
Evening
Yoga, Journal, Meditate and Evening Prayer. 09h45pm lights out 😊
I am happier, I am peaceful, I look and feel Amazing and everyday my Focus is getting better and better. I am grateful for my Awareness.
Structure and Routine ❤
Thank you for your Practical Tools. We are improving our Lives, moment by moment. With Compassion, Kindness and Patience
Wow this is so beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing. And please keep up the amazing work that you are doing 😊
The structure and routine sounds like what we try to give our children!. Great advice and stories as always. Thank you for all your wisdom and kindness!!
Thank you Nick buddy for all the effort you put into these videos
You’re welcome ☺️
I just love you Venerable Nick! You seem to show up with soloutions that are right in front of me, but I’m caught up in the opinion instead of the spiritual principle… I’m SO grateful for you… Blessings and respect to you always… please never stop posting your experience, strength and hope and sound minded help…☮️🙏🏻‼️🥰
Thank you so much sue! I’m glad it’s helpful. Yes we always need to just go back to the foundation 😊
@@nickkeomahavong01 absoloutely back to basics! Starting , for me? Being honest, open minded and willing… needing to remain humble and teachable, with love and service in the fore front… with the ones carrying the message in front of that… so grateful for you Venerable Nick… you are put in front of me with the message every time…☮️🕉️I pray I never stop learning in this wonderful class that I show up for every day!!! Such a giant classroom we have with the world!!! Thank you again… you never know who you touch Dear One🙋♀️☮️🕉️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻!
The funny thing is my whole life is a routine that it is hard to break out of my structured norm and I feel I need to change the monotony of it all. I wish I can achieve the peace you speak of, but I feel like I need to escape my environment in order for it to happen. I think this is why we in America overwork ourselves to death and lack the self-care. I feel physically healthy but need to work on my mental health. I stress too much, worry to much and have anxiety. Thank you for gifting us with your thoughts and wisdom!
I am not working at present and have fallen into late bed times and late to rise, often takes me hours to force myself out of bed due to mental health issues but on listening to this I have just set my alarm each day for 8am (may go earlier in time but it's a start), have set myself regular bed, breakfast, lunch and exercise times and after my meditation and yoga in the morning I am going to start the work I have been putting off for many months on my small business idea.
Well done you. Just keep it up , you are doing really well , all the best
Thank you Nick. Without the diversion of structure and routine, one can get depressed and ruminate on all that's wrong with the world. Diversion takes the mind away from all this. 😊🙏🏼
I feel free and at the same time not satisfied with myself at the end of the day. This video offers an option that can change a lot. Thank you very much!
Glad it’s helpful 😊
Super happy to hear this. I’m all about structure and routine so I’m relieved to know I’m doing something right. Lol.
Yayyyy! Keep it up 😊😊
When I hear you talk about getting up etc, I realize I lucky I am to have approached these challenges early in like. I am
Grateful to my teachers. And you!
Sadhu sadhu! Thank you so much Eveline 😊
It’s hard to create and maintain a rutine when there is both ASD and ADD in my system.
But a practise of acceptance and mindfulness and meditation helps alot. More than anything else actually.
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What a great message!
Thank you for sharing!
I am going to pass along that message and try to add water to my salt daily!
You just added some water to your salt !
Meditating and now chanting daily thanks to you 🌱
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Love and blessings to you from Southern California 🕊 ❤🕊
Oh wow that’s wonderful! Please keep up the great work 😊
Glad to see another video from you venerable nick! Appreciate your reminder to go back to basics when things starts to get overwhelming
Thank you so much 😊
You have a calming energy and voice about you
Thank you so much 😊
Structure truly is key!
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My Life Is full of ..Food,Nature,Water And Nick❤️
"When the external world is in order, the internal life can begin."
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Love this!
Makes so much sense ….
I believe we all need discipline that is the key… That is where it starts . 🙏🏻
❤ Thank you Nick. I love your practical ideas,love that you dive straight in. Also love your cheery friendly voice 🎉❤
Thank you so much Stephie 😊
Thank you so much for your video. Whenever I listen to you talk, it brings me calm and peace. You are a force of calmness!
Awww Thank you so much 😊
I am new to your channel.
interestingly my work-a-day schedule is what monks is 0420 to 2200 (central US). I like the routine, the structure of it. your talks are so full of compassion and caring. thank you
Aww thank you so much my friend 😊
I just started on my own healing journey and have been meditating religiously every day for a month now for an hour in the morning.
During one of my meditations only just 4 days ago, where I was doing some shadow work and trying to think about what my inner child needs, I realised that I was stressed out constantly because I was living in chaos. I never had any structure or stability in my life. No bed time set when I was a kid, no discipline, nothing because I was just left to fend for myself.
I realised that this had transferred over to my adult life where I would procrastinate like crazy and put things off and not do things to look after myself.
I realised I also seek stability from others around me. I was alone with no family and when I lost my only closest friend, I was thrown into complete chaos. When I lose people, I get so incredibly hurt to the point where every day living tasks become debilitating. When I confronted my inner child, I realised it so desperately needed structure and stability. I realised it needed it because, if I was seeking stability from external places instead of within me. I realised that I needed to create a foundation for myself that was so strong and so sturdy that if people left me, I would never need to be thrown into chaos ever again because I would have my routine and structure, something familiar to fall back on.
So I created a rigorous schedule that day and have been trying to stick to it.
It's been extremely difficult to stick to and I fall short most days and then the self-doubt kicks in. I just discovered this channel today and it is so refreshing to know that my meditations, self healing and my own reflective thoughts are headed in the right direction. Its crazy that I came up with the best solution for me on my own without seeking help from anyone or any external place. This video is like a sign of approval from the universe telling me that I am doing a good job and to keep on going.
Thank you for so much relief❤❤❤
You're welcome 😊
I wake up every morning at 5:30. Then I walk my dog, have breakfast and shower. I make my bed every morning and I meditate. At work I try to take my lunch at 12:30. At night I put up my cell phone at 9 PM and go to sleep at 10.
Beautiful my friend 😊
Thank you for wisdom blessings to you 🙏
Yes, I do have structure and routine: go to work everyday and try to bring the Dharma to folks who need it. I am trying to get back to the gym on a more regular basis and now that the weather is becoming a bit less 'dreich' (basically, 'yucky' in Gaelic) I am hoping to get out in the front yard and do some gardening. What I REALLY need to do that I haven't quite found the solution for, is to turn off the news and meditate instead. Still, I'm working on that part...thanks as always for these insights; your videos are very helpful.
Funny, to hear structure and routine when I think of how long you need to sit still for enlightenment ☺💔
You’re welcome and keep up the good work my friend 😊
In my former work with adults, structure was a plan. A mutual agreement. Peace
Thank you! Daily routine is very useful advice 🙏🏻
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Thank you so much for this video I really needed to hear every word of this please say a prayer or blessing for me I need routine and structure desperately
You are so welcome 😊
Thank you Nick, really appreciate your calm relaxing energy. Om Shanti,
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you 😊
Thank you Nick. I need structure in my home. I need peace, I need Discipline. Is there a book I can also read on this topic?
your videos (words) always provides me peace! thank you so much!!! hope we can met in the future and share couple words! thank you!!!
I’m glad it’s helpful Andres! Thank you so much 😊
Such good information. I’m forwarding this to a family member. Thank you.
Oh wonderful my friend. Thank you 😊
Words of wisdom...just love that your words resonate perfectly with the real world problems. Thank you.
Aww Thank you so much 😊
routine gave me peace of mind and I can sleep very well ! thanks Nick
*It is a great experience to partied at dawn in complete silence.*
Thank you. I needed to hear and take in this information.
Glad it was helpful! 😊😊
Excellent! Thank you Nick. I really needed this today....love and peace to all......
Oh perfect timing Maria 😊 glad it’s helpful
Thank you. Yes, this is very helpful and appreciated.
Excellent Video! I am starting a different shift at work, and these principles will help me get in a healthy routine! updates to follow..
Oh wonderful! Perfect timing 😊😊
Thank you Venerable Nick.🙏
You’re welcome Eden 😊
Thank you for this Nick 🙏
Thank you! ❤
You are so welcome! 😊
I needed this today 🙏🏼
I understand the importance of routine. But I really struggle to establish it and it’s been really demoralizing. 😔
Thank you!
Thank you🌹
Thank you 🙏
I love 💕 all your videos, you have changed my life , thank you so much
Awww thank you so much my friend. Keep up the great work on your end 😊
Thank you so much
Thank you for your clear and inspiring words.
I feel so relaxing when I watch your videos ❤
Excellent advice. Thanks!
Thank you Venerable Nick.
Your lesson is a confirmation that I am on the right path 🙏
Wonderful my friend 😊
To be referred to as such is truly a blessing when it comes from a lantern in a place that, at times, can be so dark. Blessings to you and yours.
I guess freedom can be in disciple also. Just listening to you is always distressing for me. Thank you for your words of wisdom
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Thank you very much❤. Your teachings are very helpful for me. Your every word is precious.
Love this channel and this message.
Thank you so much for sharing this wisdom from Thai Buddhism. What a gem.
We need it in this modern world.
I’ve listened to this video again thank you Venerable Nick I really need structure and self discipline I live alone with no one to take care of so I intend just to do as I please and I it’s not good for me I need routine
I’m glad it’s helpful. Yes having a routine can help us feel grounded
I am definitely one of the people you have spoken again. Feeling stressed over chaos and to do lists. I appreciate your kind words. New beginnings have me stressed and doubtful I will achieve less-peach days in my near future. I will tighten up my routine in hopes of acquiring more peace.
Thank you so much for your wisdom and teachings I have missed so many videos😔.. slowly I’m catching up.. your words feel me with peace and tranquility. It is so important to have structure and routine in life everything feels easier to accomplish and we feel centred and in harmony with our daily tasks. Thank you so Much for reminding me 🙏🏻🪷
Thank You ❤
Welcome back to California! It's so good to see you still doing these truly helpful videos.
Thank you so much 😊
i have a perfect day routine (daily activities, pray, meditation, phisical exercises, healthy foods ect...). Anyway it became just a "comfort zone" and my heart feel sad and bored. i don't feel LOVE in my heart anymore. i feel like there is an EMPTY within me, it happened after a terrible love disappointment.i cannot replace that emply with anything. Hope Jesus can forgive me and save my soul. 🙏 anyway, thank you Nick for your words. God bless you. 🌸
It’s ok my friend. You got the first part down. Now with that established, you can start doing internal work as well. Ex. Exploring that empty feeling, etc
Thank you venerable Nick😊
You’re welcome ☺️
Thank you for this advice. I will set up a 21 day routine and circle back. Blessings! 🙏
Right what I needed thanku thanku
Thank you Nick. You’ve helped me a lot. My kids have a routine but I don’t. It is what causing me so much stress.
Muito obrigada por compartilhar tanta sabedoria conosco. Perfeito, Nick. Gratidão. Love from Brazil
Thank you very much! ❤
You're welcome 😊
Thank you always
You're most welcome :)
Thank you so much Nick ✨
You're so welcome! 😊
Practical Buddhism ❤️ Thank u for uploading this
Thank you my friend 😊
Thank you ❤
You're welcome 😊
Great advice ❤
Thank you for sharing
You’re welcome ☺️
This content is second to none. A similar book I read was equally unparalleled. "Mindful Mastery: Living Intentionally in a Chaotic World" by Kyle Ash
Thank you so much 😊
One of your best,thanks for it.
Thank you so much 😊
I appreciate this guidance so much.
You are so welcome😊😊
Hi Nick, thank you very much for this. I am currently juggling class, relationships, personal goals and house responsibilities. After listening to this, I realized I need more structures and actually follow it through. I planned but I often not follow it because there is no hard rule but I see it now that it is actually important for my mental health and productivity.
Thank you for all your videos. Your words bring so much peace in my mind and heart. They guide me to lead a better, more peaceful and productive life. Thank you.
This is truly helpful. Thank you so much.
Glad it was helpful! 😊
This is exactly what I needed to hear right now. Thank you! I love your content and your energy 😊
You’re welcome! I’m glad it’s helpful 😊
so happy that i found you!
Aww thank you. Welcome to the channel 😊
Another great video. Thanks for sharing
Thank you so much Deborah 😊😊
Great work I love your videos
Thank you so much 😊
Thank u Ven Nick. Yes, structure and routine ❤️
You're so welcome!