Not me.... I haven't had time to sit down and reflect... But you my friend Nick in my opinion have gotten far in your spiritual growth... Which is commending... It is very inspiring for us out here...😊
No,. Not at all. Last year I head cancer ( I am still here Nick) and it turned my life as I knew it, complete up side down. I still try to figure out things, life etc.
This is exactly where I find myself in life right now. At a crossroad, unsure of where to go next. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this guidance Ven. Nick ☺️🙏🏻
you ever try that future authoring program from Jordan Peterson ? It sounded similar to what Anthony Robbins talked about in Awaken the Giant.... it might be useful to find a quite place, and just start writing ... that chicken soup for the soul guy said to write down 30 things each, what do you want to BE, to do, and to have,,,so that is 90 things... Robbins pushes more by saying why do you want ___? You want how it will make you feel.... yea, my boat has ONE oar.... I want a camper van to go explore and go on adventures, but I procrastinate on final wire terminations...and waste my time here and FB, I know I am not going to live forever.... all right, I change that now and today...thanks !
“You cannot connect the dots looking forward; You can connect them only looking backwards; so you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something-- you gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever.” Thank you so much for sharing this, Nick. Because of you calmness and wisdom, it seems that you can be a consultant for anyone. I really like YOU.❤️
Hey Nick! Your posts just always get me thinking deeper, each and every time. Thank you for your insight and wisdom, and helping me to find the path! 🙏
It’s so easy to criticise ourselves and so hard to be compassionate to ourselves, sometimes we just need to be still and listen to our heart. Love and light always❤️🙏🏻
Thank you Nick. This was really helpful and very timely. You made me realise that I am only 55 years old and have (hopefully) much life to live and lots to learn and do. I often forget and expect myself to have sorted everything out by now! Thank you for this reminder to trust, to live in the present moment and to be kind and compassionate to myself. You are able to offer a great balance between personal experience and insight and being relevant to many people. Thank you! X
Janet I am happy you are clear about your life NOW! I am a female 53 yrs old and God knows all my life in California I feel stuck, as I got older it got worse and harder, and now so worried about age factor, who wants me, as a single woman, not have a clear path 😒
I’m realising that they is no time limit on having it all figured out and you learn until the end . What’s important is to live each day the best you can and kind to yourself … so true what Nick said and I’m taking it on board every day if I can .
Thank you very much venerable for your contribution🙏.. Whatever we are living now is our own creation. No one is responsible for it... Patience is very important at every aspect of life.. Each coin has two sides likewise there will be up & down in our lives.. Sometimes things would work as per our expectations sometimes not.. Patience, efforts & mindfulness helps us to work towards our goal.. "This too will pass soon", this type of positive thought will motivate us to work for our goals.. We crave for immediate result for our action & that puts us in grief....Every act has it's own time to give fruits...Having company of right people & right surrounding help us to remain stable & positive... Lots of Metta to all.
Nick, this was the perfect message. I needed to hear that I should do what I can "right now," what I can control. It was exactly what I needed. Thank you!
This is my first time listening to you 5/9/2024 @ 11:39 am EST. This how I feel at this moment..I sought a new position, and was interviewed. I wasn't selected for that position. I am definitely taking your words to assist me in this moment. Thank you for caring enough for others on this journey to share. God Bless you.😊
Hi Nick. I'm going through a really difficult time right now. I'm trying very hard to stay focussed on the present and being kind to myself but it's not easy. It sounds really silly but I just wanted to tell someone about it and you always seem so calm and kind and warm. I really hope you have a nice day.
Binerexis - dear heart, just a word from an old lady. I had some childhood trauma that I thought I had taken care of resurface when I hit retirement and old age, I was shocked and devastated. I have had to do a lot of grieving as all the hurt in the past was in my face, in my soul. My heart had been so broken, but the business and duty of daily living Kept me from the inner work I needed to do, The thought of not wanting to live through the grieving process occurred to me. But I made it. Still growing through it but it gets better every day. You are here and listening, you will make it too. ❤️ I feel like Buddhist teachings and the mantra’s sung have sent me a life line. Wish you all the best deeply.
@@csflower interesting, need to make time to do the inner work ? Is this a solo journey, like Jesus in the Desert ? I'm not sure counselors really help...
@@DanTheManIOM I have this found book to be very helpful -“The Joy of Living - unlocking the Secret of & Science & Happiness” by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche with a forward by Daniel Goldman. Copyright 2002 It has been a powerful study for me. I have lots of time to do the inner work now and it’s bearing very positive fruit. I can honestly say I no longer suffer from PTSD. A few emotions may surface but that old paranoia that use to great me upon waking, that I just got use too, no longer greats me! I have indeed had a strange long life with many success. Brokenness happens when trauma happens and false conditions and factors have produced false perceptions that were simply ingrained as the result of some really traumatic experiences. I shared my life story with a counselor once, Sharing in a rather matter of fact way, his reply was - you have been through a Holocaust - yes you are Jewish. - you have paid your dues. I thought that was strange, but circumstances did not make it possible for further visits with him. We humans are unique creations with amazing possibilities. To quote the author: “All mental activity, in other words, evolves from the combined activity of bare perception and long-term neuronal association”. Damaged people can damage other people. Yet it is still possible to stop the damage, heal the damage and forgive and know the anger about it all and the stupidity for not understanding sooner has little influence. I didn’t know facing my inner “demons” was going to be so hard. Like the old saying- no pain no gain! Walking through the valley of the shadow of death turned out to be the only way to teach a mountain top of sunshine and fresh air or wholeness and well-being. I will probably always be an intense person border-line bi-polar, but at least I don’t bore myself! Mr. Dan, thanks for your reply. A book came out in the1980’s - “I’m Ok, Your Ok.” For the times it was a helpful read. Stay well and have a lovely life. I am so tickled to find Buddhist teaching in my old age😊✌🏻.
Dear Nick for the last 2 weeks i have been isolated, in bed with covid and this has increased my depression. I was coming from just 1 month of grief after the loss of my best friend and added to my health situation with 2 new diagnoses, all of this was too much for me. Despite practicing zen Buddhism, and belonging to an online sangha, I have absolutely no desire for anything at this moment. And that's when I remembered your gentle way, your always affectionate voice, and I decided to listen again to all the topics I've heard in the past. I wanted to tell you that at this very difficult time in my life I find great comfort in your words. Thank you so much for this wonderful work and for sharing your experiences and compassion with us 🙏🏼
Thank you for this presentation and the wisdom of doing what is in front of you to do. Here is an excerpt from the writings of Marshall Vian Summers on this topic: "Whatever you establish in your life is only as strong as the foundation underneath it, and that is why the foundation is the most important part. Once your foundation in life becomes strong, then great things can be added to it and built upon it, and these things will stand. They will then be able to weather and endure the tribulations of life and the winds of change as well. Building a foundation is essential, and this is where we must start... In living in the world, there are Four Pillars of Life. These are all part of your foundation building: the pillars of relationships, health, work and spiritual development. These are the cornerstones of your foundation in life...These areas represent the arenas in which Knowledge is experienced, expressed and contributed." (Living the Way of Knowledge, MVS)
Each talk recharges me. On my Spiritual journey after retirement your advice is right on with me. I loved connecting the the dots that brought me here today. Thank you. 🙏
Thank you so much for sharing your experiences and your great wisdom and knowledge. You're an excellent teacher. I've learned so much from this lesson. It answered a lot of questions that I been personally struggling with. Thank you Nick for your understanding and knowledge. You're a true blessing.
I recently started exploring Buddhism by reading books and watching your videos. I feel like it gives me more insight into life and my mental healt. Thank you for sharing your knowledge Nick. Greetings from Europe.
Thank you, Ven. Nick. As a new gestalt therapist, I have shared your channel with my clients who are looking for grounding and peace. I am not surprised learning your life includes dance, gestalt, and Buddhism. I can only imagine how powerful a session with you could be. Thank you for your insights and teachings. They have been so valuable for me.
Dear Ven. Nick 🙏⚘ Thank you so much for sharing your experience. Your words are always very helpful. May you continue guiding all of us with your wise teachings. Lot of Blessing, Sato 🙏🌿
Hey Nick, I’ve read about the Ordination in the description and I’m quite interested in it however it only says for westerners and I am from South East Asia.
damn, I'm 47 years, I think,.... when will I ever be a better person, for myself and others. I struggle. I'm overwhelmed and anxious, how long will I be unsure. I am not proud of myself. great video. thank you for giving your time and sharing.
The past is no more and the future is not yet. Both are unnecessarily moving in directions which don’t exist. One used to exist, but no longer exists, and one has not even started to exist. The only right person is one who lives moment to moment. -Osho
Dear Nick, thanks for sharing your wisdom with us! One thing I struggle with for a very long time is the conflict (maybe there isn't one) between 'be kind to yourself, self worth, self esteem, self acceptance' and 'no self, ego illusion, death of ego'... I just can't get these two sides together. I hope you can help me. May you be happy and well.
What a great talk, once again, you are so serene and your guidance is so gentle and compassionate towards your audience. Thank you for your time, effort and wisdom. Bless You, Love and Light from Europe 💞
Thank you for your wisdom, Venerable Nick. I'm currently earning my hours as an AMFT and also struggling with chronic illness, and I've felt like life is so crazy sometimes. Slowly but surely I am accepting that life IS supposed to be like this - that it is normal - and most times things do not make sense, and that is ok! :) your words of wisdom help a lot. Thank you again!
I am impressed of all the different activities you did in your life until now!!! Thank you for sharing with the community. Peace and love to everybody from Marseilles🌻
When I hear your life story it is so much like mine...so many different, seemingly unrelated directions but now look at you! You get to help and support such a wide variety of people, you connect with SO MANY.
That happened to me too. Three times I failed the RE exam in NC. It was vague. Not clear. And English is my 1st language. I even passed the Seattle exam immediately in the 1st try. I gave up.
Amazing! I have been looking so forward to hearing about your experience coming home, thank you for sharing! As always, you have turned your thoughts and reflections into something relatable and helpful to everyone. This is a such a gift to the world. You have done so many different things but I feel this gift has been with you throughout. Thank you.🙏
All of the beautiful sounds and the heartfelt words being spoken.... am I the only one hearing the "booms" in the background? It's like mini explosions or fireworks going off in the background. No, I don't have a problem focusing! 🤦🏻♀️
The program you went through sounds a lot like CBB! I have family and friends who are amazing counselors today because of it. Thank you for these lessons!
Yes before I got my masters in social work I did all sorts of things ie: construction, art, dog training, house painter, theater technician...... well prepared to work with and relate to all kinds of people 🙃 🙂 XOXO XOXO XOXO
Hi Nick, Thanks so much for sharing. I’ve watched lots of your videos, and I slowly understand and start practicing mindfulness loving kindness and meditation to help me from anger, suffering. Could you make a video to give tips how to letting go, specially the love one who gave you so much suffering! I want to be a monk next life or maybe after my kids over 18 finished college. Love !
Nammasakarn Karp Venerable Nick🙏 Very wise as usual, Sadhu Is there any way to ever do a zoom with you and have a chat ? Regards Jordan from the Mandurah, Western Australia Dhammakaya Meditation Centre
Wonderful series you have ! Each one different but very insightful, reflective, meditative, soul - searching. It's a great thing you are doing with these videos, sharing your insights and hoping that people watching will benefit...
Hello Ven. Nick. I really enjoy your videos. As a retired psychiatric nurse, i think we may have some things in common. Please keep making these videos. You have no idea how much they help.
I’ve been clueless all my life. Afraid, confused, obsessed, struggling, suffering. Currently I’m also a CBT psychologist in training and your video called What I wish my therapist had told me just almost made me cry. There is so much I need to figure out. Thank you for sharing your wisdom 🙏
Thank you. Apart from my personal life, I’ve just started to feel almost recentment towards CBT lately. Since I started to work with patients, actually. I went through five years of university program that was very tough to get into, and since it was a medical program, the fokus was solely on what the scientific evidence shows (read: CBT). I’m just so disillusioned by the whole thing, coming to work with people who suffer in different ways. I’m interested in your thoughts. Do you not post videos currently? Have you read the book Already free? Kindly Sanna
Hi Nick, Thank you for the wonderfull content. Sharing your life experience really struckna chord with me. I have studied International Business and have been working in Sales for the last 2 years. Recently quitted my job and decided to pursue yoga in India. Sometimes I wake scared and worried because I dont believe I can be succesfull with yoga. I guess I have to trust the path and focus what I can do now. Thanks again for grounding me, keep up the good work. That all good may come your way my digital friend. Love from the netherlands
I have some physical illness that's why I have to take medicine regular for those prospective can i become monk in any buddhist centre in the world please reply
It seems your random steps were actually steps of something ready to blossom. I have not seen very many people as carrying as you. The random walk may have lead your character there?
Was waiting so much for the next video. And it was so much worth the wait! But if you could share someday certain tips or ways in which we can be more compassionate of ourselves then that would be really helpful , like self help techniques. Thanking you again for sharing your valuable wisdom with us ❤️
OMGoodness! I happened on you Ven. Nick. Another miracle with the right people coming....and right on time. Thank you so much for what you are doing here. I have been binge watching your videos.
Big expérience you were looking for you interesting thank you it s help me a lot to ask my self where im going too so very thanks and keep going love your videos
Thank you so much for this video. My life is in this situation you’re describing right now. I’m glad to know I’m not the only one who is feeling lost and stuck. ❤️💕it’s one of the worst feelings ever.
I discovered your channel in the middle of the pandemic and working in healthcare, it really helped me feel grounded, humble and fortunate to be alive, to be able to experience inspiration in your wonderful words and deeds. Thank you
This is where I’m at. I can relate to just wanting to know the truth about this experience. I want to go to Thailand but I decided to try a week retreat here in the states. Hopefully I can get some clarity. Thank you for your inspiration
Thank you, this is very helpful to me. I’ve had many different jobs and life experiences. I’ve been confused lately because I’m not sure if i should continue in my career path or do something different.
Wow Nick, you have had a whole lot of jobs. And so diverse! I thought you're in your mid 20s now so I immediately wonder how on earth you were able to squeesh so many jobs in such a relative small amount of time. Impressive either way.
Almost all monks that I hear talk seem like they have alot of empathy in them. Do you think that its possible that alot of people join that type of life just to get away from all the horrible people there are in typical society and just to be around good people consistently ?
Thank you again Nick🙏 and Thank you for so openly sharing your story. You really have been prepared for the amazing job that you do. Can’t think of anything more stimulating and rewarding. From one therapist to another Warm hugs and blessings Monika
Hello I have a question I want to become a Buddhist monk after highschool I don't know if you remember me from you idop program video did you go through idop or did you go straight a monastery what is the best path for me and also as a monk how are you allowed electronics
@@nickkeomahavong01 Hello I have tourettes and very very mild bipolar like I can be un medicated for my tourettes and bipolar and be fine I believe that becoming a monk will help be controll my ticks does this disqualify me from being a monk
Thank you so much for sharing your experiences,Ven. Nick. From a place of deep struggle and suffering, you chose to strengthen yourself instead of victimizing. It's so inspiring how you lived your truth with wisdom,patience and compasssion.. Thank you, thank you thank you for all that you do💞🙏
It's hard to know the next steps. I'd already had a semester of university business, based on my parents' wishes, but dropped out...it was boring and didn't fit. At 25 in 1976, I enrolled in a couple of classes, Intro to Psych & Intro to Computer Science in a different city. Uninspired. In yet a different city, tried a small junior college...Intro to Computer Logic & Algorithms. Wow-it was the teacher. I went on to take a total of 3 classes from this same teacher. She was so knowledgeable, so bright, so inspiring yet down-to-earth. Spent day & night in the computer lab at school. Became a programming tutor based on people asking me to help them with their program in the lab. At that moment, discovered teaching programming was a great thing. Sometimes we know what we want, but the delivery mechanism isn't right. Like you, Ven Nick, it was necessary to revisit over and over again until things clicked. Now looking to figure out my next career as I approach a time when I'm ready to move on from over 40 years as a programmer. We will see what comes and how many starts are necessary. I have ideas, but nothing well-formulated yet.
For the past couple of years, my whole life did not make sense. I know more than I want to know about narcissism and borderline personality disorder. My husband was diagnosed with it, but I did not know the full impact of what that meant until...The love of my life, the only man I have ever loved and been married to for 38 years, decided he wanted to date while married. He went online and started dating up a storm without my consent or knowledge. That old Knucklehead does not even "have it like that" in the love department if you know what I mean. Well, to make a long story short and sweet, he moved in with one of the side-chicks in Georgia and I am here in California living my life like it is Golden. Every day, I wake up and ask myself, "Martha, what wonderful thing will you do for yourself today?" God has let me know I don't have to understand all the foolishness and "carrying on" that happens in this earthly realm. Just keep moving, so I am moving my mind and body to a higher realm of joy daily walking with GirlTrek as a crew leader.
Revered Guru ji, we the people of district Etawah (State Uttar Pradesh Country India) also want to hear by inviting you amongst us, want to see you, want to touch you. I want to make my life successful by listening to your message. Will this be possible?
When you spoke about the difficulty you had with all that psychological jumbo-jumbo, I had to chuckle. I made a “D” in basic psychology test because “they” try to trip you up with terminology which has really nothing to do with patient care directly. I came out of that test totally confused and discouraged……I empathize.
I discovered your channel recently and has become part of my daily morning schedule...how you speak, with knowledge and compassion and enjoy and appreciate how you blend and reflect back on your life experiences prior to becoming a Buddhist monk. Blessings and love, all the way from Canada.
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Have you been able to put the puzzle pieces of your life together?
trying, but they have legs and keep moving 🦵🦵🦵
@@el_amigo_reptiliano haha. i love that :)
Not me.... I haven't had time to sit down and reflect... But you my friend Nick in my opinion have gotten far in your spiritual growth... Which is commending... It is very inspiring for us out here...😊
No,. Not at all. Last year I head cancer ( I am still here Nick) and it turned my life as I knew it, complete up side down. I still try to figure out things, life etc.
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This is exactly where I find myself in life right now. At a crossroad, unsure of where to go next. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this guidance Ven. Nick ☺️🙏🏻
Thank you so much Mel. I’m glad it’s helpful 😊
you ever try that future authoring program from Jordan Peterson ? It sounded similar to what Anthony Robbins talked about in Awaken the Giant.... it might be useful to find a quite place, and just start writing ... that chicken soup for the soul guy said to write down 30 things each, what do you want to BE, to do, and to have,,,so that is 90 things... Robbins pushes more by saying why do you want ___? You want how it will make you feel.... yea, my boat has ONE oar.... I want a camper van to go explore and go on adventures, but I procrastinate on final wire terminations...and waste my time here and FB, I know I am not going to live forever.... all right, I change that now and today...thanks !
“You cannot connect the dots looking forward; You can connect them only looking backwards; so you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something-- you gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever.”
Thank you so much for sharing this, Nick. Because of you calmness and wisdom, it seems that you can be a consultant for anyone. I really like YOU.❤️
Thank you so much my friend 😊😊
Don-t lik in the rearview mirror when you're driving, you're not going that way 😂
Hey Nick! Your posts just always get me thinking deeper, each and every time. Thank you for your insight and wisdom, and helping me to find the path! 🙏
It’s my pleasure! Thank you so much Catherine 😊😊
It’s so easy to criticise ourselves and so hard to be compassionate to ourselves, sometimes we just need to be still and listen to our heart. Love and light always❤️🙏🏻
Yessss! 😊😊😊❤️
Thank you Nick. This was really helpful and very timely. You made me realise that I am only 55 years old and have (hopefully) much life to live and lots to learn and do. I often forget and expect myself to have sorted everything out by now! Thank you for this reminder to trust, to live in the present moment and to be kind and compassionate to myself. You are able to offer a great balance between personal experience and insight and being relevant to many people. Thank you! X
Thank you so much Janet! 😊😊
Janet I am happy you are clear about your life NOW! I am a female 53 yrs old and God knows all my life in California I feel stuck, as I got older it got worse and harder, and now so worried about age factor, who wants me, as a single woman, not have a clear path 😒
I’m realising that they is no time limit on having it all figured out and you learn until the end . What’s important is to live each day the best you can and kind to yourself … so true what Nick said and I’m taking it on board every day if I can .
Thank you very much venerable for your contribution🙏.. Whatever we are living now is our own creation. No one is responsible for it... Patience is very important at every aspect of life.. Each coin has two sides likewise there will be up & down in our lives.. Sometimes things would work as per our expectations sometimes not.. Patience, efforts & mindfulness helps us to work towards our goal.. "This too will pass soon", this type of positive thought will motivate us to work for our goals.. We crave for immediate result for our action & that puts us in grief....Every act has it's own time to give fruits...Having company of right people & right surrounding help us to remain stable & positive... Lots of Metta to all.
Beautifully stated as always. Thank you so much shruti 😊😊
Nick, this was the perfect message. I needed to hear that I should do what I can "right now," what I can control. It was exactly what I needed. Thank you!
Wonderful my friend 😊
Yes, so totally agree. We need to be kinder to ourselves, so we May help others.
This is my first time listening to you 5/9/2024 @ 11:39 am EST. This how I feel at this moment..I sought a new position, and was interviewed. I wasn't selected for that position. I am definitely taking your words to assist me in this moment. Thank you for caring enough for others on this journey to share. God Bless you.😊
Welcome to the channel my friend 😊
Hi Nick. I'm going through a really difficult time right now. I'm trying very hard to stay focussed on the present and being kind to myself but it's not easy. It sounds really silly but I just wanted to tell someone about it and you always seem so calm and kind and warm. I really hope you have a nice day.
Yes please hang in there my friend and do your best to be kind to yourself 😊
Binerexis - dear heart, just a word from an old lady. I had some childhood trauma that I thought I had taken care of resurface when I hit retirement and old age, I was shocked and devastated. I have had to do a lot of grieving as all the hurt in the past was in my face, in my soul. My heart had been so broken, but the business and duty of daily living Kept me from the inner work I needed to do, The thought of not wanting to live through the grieving process occurred to me. But I made it. Still growing through it but it gets better every day. You are here and listening, you will make it too. ❤️ I feel like Buddhist teachings and the mantra’s sung have sent me a life line. Wish you all the best deeply.
@@csflower interesting, need to make time to do the inner work ? Is this a solo journey, like Jesus in the Desert ? I'm not sure counselors really help...
@@DanTheManIOM I have this found book to be very helpful -“The Joy of Living - unlocking the Secret of & Science & Happiness” by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche with a forward by Daniel Goldman. Copyright 2002
It has been a powerful study for me. I have lots of time to do the inner work now and it’s bearing very positive fruit. I can honestly say I no longer suffer from PTSD. A few emotions may surface but that old paranoia that use to great me upon waking, that I just got use too, no longer greats me!
I have indeed had a strange long life with many success.
Brokenness happens when trauma happens and false conditions and factors have produced false perceptions that were simply ingrained as the result of some really traumatic experiences.
I shared my life story with a counselor once, Sharing in a rather matter of fact way, his reply was - you have been through a Holocaust - yes you are Jewish. - you have paid your dues. I thought that was strange, but circumstances did not make it possible for further visits with him.
We humans are unique creations with amazing possibilities. To quote the author: “All mental activity, in other words, evolves from the combined activity of bare perception and long-term neuronal association”.
Damaged people can damage other people. Yet it is still possible to stop the damage, heal the damage and forgive and know the anger about it all and the stupidity for not understanding sooner has little influence. I didn’t know facing my inner “demons” was going to be so hard. Like the old saying- no pain no gain!
Walking through the valley of the shadow of death turned out to be the only way to teach a mountain top of sunshine and fresh air or wholeness and well-being. I will probably always be an intense person border-line bi-polar, but at least I don’t bore myself! Mr. Dan, thanks for your reply.
A book came out in the1980’s - “I’m Ok, Your Ok.” For the times it was a helpful read. Stay well and have a lovely life. I am so tickled to find Buddhist teaching in my old age😊✌🏻.
@@csflower
Damaged people can damage other people. So very profound.
Dear Nick for the last 2 weeks i have been isolated, in bed with covid and this has increased my depression. I was coming from just 1 month of grief after the loss of my best friend and added to my health situation with 2 new diagnoses, all of this was too much for me.
Despite practicing zen Buddhism, and belonging to an online sangha, I have absolutely no desire for anything at this moment. And that's when I remembered your gentle way, your always affectionate voice, and I decided to listen again to all the topics I've heard in the past.
I wanted to tell you that at this very difficult time in my life I find great comfort in your words.
Thank you so much for this wonderful work and for sharing your experiences and compassion with us 🙏🏼
Thank you for this presentation and the wisdom of doing what is in front of you to do.
Here is an excerpt from the writings of Marshall Vian Summers on this topic: "Whatever you establish in your life is only as strong as the foundation underneath it, and that is why the foundation is the most important part. Once your foundation in life becomes strong, then great things can be added to it and built upon it, and these things will stand. They will then be able to weather and endure the tribulations of life and the winds of change as well. Building a foundation is essential, and this is where we must start...
In living in the world, there are Four Pillars of Life. These are all part of your foundation building: the pillars of relationships, health, work and spiritual development. These are the cornerstones of your foundation in life...These areas represent the arenas in which Knowledge is experienced, expressed and contributed." (Living the Way of Knowledge, MVS)
Beautifully written. Thank you so much for sharing 😊
Thank you Janice
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I’m 66. At this present moment I have cancer ! I’m learning to live as a 66 yo with cancer by being kind, caring and compassionate to myself . 🙏🙏🙏
Its the road less travelled, but wortwhile. Congratulation 🎉
I hope you are ok today. Sending my best wishes to you from switzerland 💫🧡
Each talk recharges me.
On my Spiritual journey after retirement your advice is right on with me. I loved connecting the the dots that brought me here today.
Thank you. 🙏
I’m glad to hear that it’s helpful. Thank you Tim 😊
Thank you so much for sharing your experiences and your great wisdom and knowledge. You're an excellent teacher. I've learned so much from this lesson. It answered a lot of questions that I been personally struggling with. Thank you Nick for your understanding and knowledge. You're a true blessing.
Thank you so much Kimberly 😊😊
I feel calm only listening to how you speak no matter what you’re speaking about.
Aww thank you so much naoko 😊😊
I recently started exploring Buddhism by reading books and watching your videos. I feel like it gives me more insight into life and my mental healt. Thank you for sharing your knowledge Nick. Greetings from Europe.
Thank you so much my friend. I’m glad it’s helpful 😊😊
Everything is happening the way it is supposed to happen. Go with the flow. Enter the stream. ❤ 💐
Yessss! It’s very true ☺️ keep it simple!
Thank you, Ven. Nick. As a new gestalt therapist, I have shared your channel with my clients who are looking for grounding and peace. I am not surprised learning your life includes dance, gestalt, and Buddhism. I can only imagine how powerful a session with you could be.
Thank you for your insights and teachings. They have been so valuable for me.
Oh wow! That’s so wonderful that you’re a gestalt therapists. And thank you for your support 😊😊❤️
Dear Ven. Nick 🙏⚘ Thank you so much for sharing your experience. Your words are always very helpful. May you continue guiding all of us with your wise teachings.
Lot of Blessing,
Sato 🙏🌿
Sadhu sadhu thank you so much Catalina 😊
Hey Nick, I’ve read about the Ordination in the description and I’m quite interested in it however it only says for westerners and I am from South East Asia.
Yes that it fine. It just means that’s the program is international and it’s English speaking. So please feel free to apply 😊
damn, I'm 47 years, I think,.... when will I ever be a better person, for myself and others. I struggle. I'm overwhelmed and anxious, how long will I be unsure. I am not proud of myself.
great video. thank you for giving your time and sharing.
You’re welcome my friend. Just take time to do your best each day 😊
The past is no more and the future is not yet.
Both are unnecessarily moving in directions which don’t exist.
One used to exist, but no longer exists, and one has not even started to exist.
The only right person is one who lives moment to moment.
-Osho
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Dear Nick, thanks for sharing your wisdom with us! One thing I struggle with for a very long time is the conflict (maybe there isn't one) between 'be kind to yourself, self worth, self esteem, self acceptance' and 'no self, ego illusion, death of ego'... I just can't get these two sides together. I hope you can help me. May you be happy and well.
I think for now you can start with the meditation and compassion first. The more we practice this, the more other things will become more clear 😊
What a great talk, once again, you are so serene and your guidance is so gentle and compassionate towards your audience. Thank you for your time, effort and wisdom. Bless You, Love and Light from Europe 💞
Aww thank you so much my friend 😊
Thank you for your wisdom, Venerable Nick. I'm currently earning my hours as an AMFT and also struggling with chronic illness, and I've felt like life is so crazy sometimes. Slowly but surely I am accepting that life IS supposed to be like this - that it is normal - and most times things do not make sense, and that is ok! :) your words of wisdom help a lot. Thank you again!
I’m glad it’s helpful my friend and good luck in your Mft path. You will do great and help so many people 😊
I am impressed of all the different activities you did in your life until now!!! Thank you for sharing with the community. Peace and love to everybody from Marseilles🌻
Thank you so much Maria 😊😊
When I hear your life story it is so much like mine...so many different, seemingly unrelated directions but now look at you! You get to help and support such a wide variety of people, you connect with SO MANY.
That happened to me too. Three times I failed the RE exam in NC. It was vague. Not clear. And English is my 1st language. I even passed the Seattle exam immediately in the 1st try. I gave up.
Yea it was a struggle 😊
sadhu sadhu sadhu 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🇦🇺
Blessings to all monastics in Cali 🇺🇸
Sending metta to you Ven Nick
Sadhu sadhu thank you so much 😊
How does this man have only 300+ thousand subs?
Thank you so much Michael 😊
Thank you for sharing your experiences and wise words. The most difficult is being kind and compassionate to yourself without feeling guilty 😊
It’s my pleasure. Thank you so much 😊
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Amazing! I have been looking so forward to hearing about your experience coming home, thank you for sharing! As always, you have turned your thoughts and reflections into something relatable and helpful to everyone. This is a such a gift to the world. You have done so many different things but I feel this gift has been with you throughout. Thank you.🙏
Aww thank you so much! It’s my honor to share this experience. We can all learn and grow together 😊😊
All of the beautiful sounds and the heartfelt words being spoken.... am I the only one hearing the "booms" in the background? It's like mini explosions or fireworks going off in the background. No, I don't have a problem focusing! 🤦🏻♀️
Thank you so much and yes I think it was fireworks in the background 🤣🤣
Do you miss thailand and will you return back to the monostery life?
Yes we will return on august 3rd 😊
The program you went through sounds a lot like CBB! I have family and friends who are amazing counselors today because of it. Thank you for these lessons!
You’re welcome ☺️
Ever since I found your videos I can not stop watching. I feel so seen, heard, guided, understood and above all calmed down by your words.
Wonderful my friend 😊😊 thank you
Yes before I got my masters in social work I did all sorts of things ie: construction, art, dog training, house painter, theater technician...... well prepared to work with and relate to all kinds of people 🙃 🙂 XOXO XOXO XOXO
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Hi Nick,
Thanks so much for sharing. I’ve watched lots of your videos, and I slowly understand and start practicing mindfulness loving kindness and meditation to help me from anger, suffering.
Could you make a video to give tips how to letting go, specially the love one who gave you so much suffering! I want to be a monk next life or maybe after my kids over 18 finished college. Love !
Sadhu sadhu. Thank you so much and thank you for the suggestion
this popped up at the exact time i needed it. of course, everything you said really resonated & i needed to hear every single bit of it. thank you!!!
Nammasakarn Karp Venerable Nick🙏
Very wise as usual, Sadhu
Is there any way to ever do a zoom with you and have a chat ?
Regards
Jordan from the Mandurah, Western Australia Dhammakaya Meditation Centre
Sadhu sadhu! Thank you so much
Be kind and compassionate to yourself. THANK YOU SO MUCH 😊😊
You are so welcome!
Wonderful series you have ! Each one different but very insightful, reflective, meditative, soul - searching. It's a great thing you are doing with these videos, sharing your insights and hoping that people watching will benefit...
Thank you so much my friend 😊😊
Heyyy! Do u have a podcast?! It’s so good hearing your voice and your advise 🥰
Thank you so much but unfortunately there is not a podcast currently.
Tks! I’m from brazil and I love your channel! And Tks for sharing your knowledge with us! for me it was life changing ❤️
Nick do you have any experience with astral projection and travel ? Is that a thing ?
Unfortunately I don’t really get into that.
An old Native American saying , * Where ever you go you will always be at the Centre of the universe ! Sawatdee karp. Thanks Nick.
Sadhu sadhu 😊😊
Any footage of the main man cutting some shapes on the dance floor?
Haha! They are hidden somewhere on the web probably 🤣🤣
Hello Ven. Nick. I really enjoy your videos. As a retired psychiatric nurse, i think we may have some things in common. Please keep making these videos. You have no idea how much they help.
Aww thank you so much my friend 😊 keep up the great work on your end as well.
I’ve been clueless all my life. Afraid, confused, obsessed, struggling, suffering.
Currently I’m also a CBT psychologist in training and your video called What I wish my therapist had told me just almost made me cry.
There is so much I need to figure out. Thank you for sharing your wisdom 🙏
It’s ok my friend. Just take the time to sort it all out 😊
Thank you. Apart from my personal life, I’ve just started to feel almost recentment towards CBT lately. Since I started to work with patients, actually. I went through five years of university program that was very tough to get into, and since it was a medical program, the fokus was solely on what the scientific evidence shows (read: CBT). I’m just so disillusioned by the whole thing, coming to work with people who suffer in different ways.
I’m interested in your thoughts. Do you not post videos currently? Have you read the book Already free?
Kindly
Sanna
Hi Nick,
Thank you for the wonderfull content. Sharing your life experience really struckna chord with me. I have studied International Business and have been working in Sales for the last 2 years. Recently quitted my job and decided to pursue yoga in India. Sometimes I wake scared and worried because I dont believe I can be succesfull with yoga. I guess I have to trust the path and focus what I can do now.
Thanks again for grounding me, keep up the good work.
That all good may come your way my digital friend.
Love from the netherlands
Thank you so much terry and good luck on your path 😊😊😊
This video is exactly amazing. Your review is lovely voice. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much 😊
As always
In gratitude for your love.. support and divine messages. They ALWAYS speak to my life❤️
Sadhu sadhu thank you so much Eileen 😊😊 glad it’s helpful
Please go back to making these longer, more in depth videos like you used to when you were in Thailand.. they are so much more meaninful...
Thank you. Yes Both will be coming 😊
Thank you i needed to hear this right now!
I’m glad it’s helpful Lucia 😊😊
Wonderful tips and great speech ! Thank you very much!
Thank you so much 😊
it's not likely we will cross paths, but your compassion has helped me a great deal. thank you venerable nick.
Thank you so much 😊
Thank you so much for your insight and compassion. Much needed and deeply appreciated. ❤️
You’re welcome ☺️
I have some physical illness that's why I have to take medicine regular for those prospective can i become monk in any buddhist centre in the world please reply
Yes it depends on the severity of your medical issues. But you can contact each temple directly.
I dont like when people talk and communicate with hands...it is very manipulative!
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It is timely and relevant in my current situation. Thank you Nick for this inspiring and empowering video.❣️❣️
Wonderful my friend 😊
It seems your random steps were actually steps of something ready to blossom. I have not seen very many people as carrying as you. The random walk may have lead your character there?
Thank you so much Paul 😊😊
Thank you Venerable Nick for these words of wisdom!
You’re welcome Christopher 😊😊
Was waiting so much for the next video. And it was so much worth the wait! But if you could share someday certain tips or ways in which we can be more compassionate of ourselves then that would be really helpful , like self help techniques.
Thanking you again for sharing your valuable wisdom with us ❤️
Thank you so much and thank you for the great suggestion 😊😊
OMGoodness! I happened on you Ven. Nick. Another miracle with the right people coming....and right on time. Thank you so much for what you are doing here. I have been binge watching your videos.
Thank you so much! I’m glad its helpful 😊😊😊
Big expérience you were looking for you interesting thank you it s help me a lot to ask my self where im going too so very thanks and keep going love your videos
Thank you so much 😊
TY Nick as always. Some days our "dots" seem like the game Twister. Lol.
Yes definitely 🤣🤣
Hey, Nick long time no see you...I am back watching you again.
Wonderful my friend. Welcome back 😊
Thank you so much for this video. My life is in this situation you’re describing right now. I’m glad to know I’m not the only one who is feeling lost and stuck. ❤️💕it’s one of the worst feelings ever.
You’re welcome my friend 😀
What I was trying to say is my grandmother raised me and was it palm reader and asked me to give her wish never to accept money for palm reading
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Thank you so much for sharing your experience and wisdom. Your words are always welcome ❤️
Thank you so much Jane 😊😊
“Nothing makes sense”
“It does, doesn’t it?” :)
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I discovered your channel in the middle of the pandemic and working in healthcare, it really helped me feel grounded, humble and fortunate to be alive, to be able to experience inspiration in your wonderful words and deeds. Thank you
Thank you so much 😊
Thanks for your video. You speaks clearly your voice is clear.
Thank you so much 😊
I always feel better after listening to you. Thank you
Thank you so much. I’m glad it’s helpful 😊
This is where I’m at. I can relate to just wanting to know the truth about this experience. I want to go to Thailand but I decided to try a week retreat here in the states. Hopefully I can get some clarity. Thank you for your inspiration
Wonderful my friend. When you get a chance, please visit us in Thailand 😊😊
Thank you, very much, for your kind, clear and concise teachings.
Thank you so much 😊
Thank you, this is very helpful to me. I’ve had many different jobs and life experiences. I’ve been confused lately because I’m not sure if i should continue in my career path or do something different.
You’re welcome my friend 😊
You're a multi talented being!! Be in the flow and go with it. ❤
Thank you so much Beverly! I love that...just go with the flow :)
THANK YEW!!! Praise the Buddha !!!
Sadhu sadhu! Thank you so much 😊
Wow Nick, you have had a whole lot of jobs.
And so diverse! I thought you're in your mid 20s now so I immediately wonder how on earth you were able to squeesh so many jobs in such a relative small amount of time. Impressive either way.
Almost all monks that I hear talk seem like they have alot of empathy in them. Do you think that its possible that alot of people join that type of life just to get away from all the horrible people there are in typical society and just to be around good people consistently ?
Yes I think we get all types of people coming from all backgrounds, but I think at the core of it is that they want to live a good and happy life 😊
Thank you again Nick🙏 and Thank you for so openly sharing your story. You really have been prepared for the amazing job that you do. Can’t think of anything more stimulating and rewarding. From one therapist to another
Warm hugs and blessings Monika
Aww thank you so much monika for your kind words 😊
I stop everything to listen to you. So much wisdom. Thank you Nick.
Aww thank you so much Susanna 😊
Great video..... love the beautiful naturist background!! Birds chirping
Sounds nice!! Keep the videos coming, they are so appreciated
Hello I have a question I want to become a Buddhist monk after highschool I don't know if you remember me from you idop program video did you go through idop or did you go straight a monastery what is the best path for me and also as a monk how are you allowed electronics
Hi Alex. That’s great if you’re able to ordain. Here is our website with all the information you will need.
Www.beamonk.org
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Hello I have tourettes and very very mild bipolar like I can be un medicated for my tourettes and bipolar and be fine I believe that becoming a monk will help be controll my ticks does this disqualify me from being a monk
Thank you so much for sharing your experiences,Ven. Nick. From a place of deep struggle and suffering, you chose to strengthen yourself instead of victimizing. It's so inspiring how you lived your truth with wisdom,patience and compasssion.. Thank you, thank you thank you for all that you do💞🙏
Aww thank you so much my friend. That’s very kind of you 😊
Thank you. This is exactly what I needed to learn.
Wonderful! Thank you so much
Luang Pe Nick, May you be happy, free and blessed. Sadhu, Sadhu, Sadhu 🙏🙏🙏
Sadhu sadhu thank you so much and sending my blessings to you as well 😊😊😊
Thank you for this reminder! 🙏🏾
You’re welcome ☺️
It's hard to know the next steps.
I'd already had a semester of university business, based on my parents' wishes, but dropped out...it was boring and didn't fit.
At 25 in 1976, I enrolled in a couple of classes, Intro to Psych & Intro to Computer Science in a different city.
Uninspired.
In yet a different city, tried a small junior college...Intro to Computer Logic & Algorithms.
Wow-it was the teacher. I went on to take a total of 3 classes from this same teacher.
She was so knowledgeable, so bright, so inspiring yet down-to-earth.
Spent day & night in the computer lab at school. Became a programming tutor based on people asking me to help them with their program in the lab.
At that moment, discovered teaching programming was a great thing.
Sometimes we know what we want, but the delivery mechanism isn't right.
Like you, Ven Nick, it was necessary to revisit over and over again until things clicked.
Now looking to figure out my next career as I approach a time when I'm ready to move on from over 40 years as a programmer.
We will see what comes and how many starts are necessary.
I have ideas, but nothing well-formulated yet.
Will you be staying in California permanently?
We are only here until aug 2nd. Then will return next year to visit again
For the past couple of years, my whole life did not make sense. I know more than I want to know about narcissism and borderline personality disorder. My husband was diagnosed with it, but I did not know the full impact of what that meant until...The love of my life, the only man I have ever loved and been married to for 38 years, decided he wanted to date while married. He went online and started dating up a storm without my consent or knowledge. That old Knucklehead does not even "have it like that" in the love department if you know what I mean. Well, to make a long story short and sweet, he moved in with one of the side-chicks in Georgia and I am here in California living my life like it is Golden. Every day, I wake up and ask myself, "Martha, what wonderful thing will you do for yourself today?" God has let me know I don't have to understand all the foolishness and "carrying on" that happens in this earthly realm. Just keep moving, so I am moving my mind and body to a higher realm of joy daily walking with GirlTrek as a crew leader.
Thank you , Nick. Your message inspires and helps! I’m so grateful 🙏🏼❤️
Barbara Sher 🙌
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Great but could you boil it down to 5mins please.
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Revered Guru ji, we the people of district Etawah (State Uttar Pradesh Country India) also want to hear by inviting you amongst us, want to see you, want to touch you. I want to make my life successful by listening to your message. Will this be possible?
Thank you brother monk....it is a great advice....Namo Buddhaya....🙏🙏🙏
When you spoke about the difficulty you had with all that psychological jumbo-jumbo, I had to chuckle. I made a “D” in basic psychology test because “they” try to trip you up with terminology which has really nothing to do with patient care directly. I came out of that test totally confused and discouraged……I empathize.
I discovered your channel recently and has become part of my daily morning schedule...how you speak, with knowledge and compassion and enjoy and appreciate how you blend and reflect back on your life experiences prior to becoming a Buddhist monk. Blessings and love, all the way from Canada.