1 KEY Reason People Suffer | A Buddhist Monk Explains
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- 1 KEY Reason People Suffer | A Buddhist Monk Explains
From my experience, a key factor to why so many people are suffering nowadays is because they don't live and honor their true nature. I hope this video gives you a different perspective to looking at your own suffering. I share this not to judge your life, but to simply give you one more framework to looking at your situation. I hope this video finds you well :) Enjoy! #monk #mindfulness #buddhistmonk
0:00 Intro
7:36 Suffering in therapy
9:11 How to suffer less
9:36 What's next?
9:59 Who you SHOULD be
10:59 Who you WANT to be
12:14 Who you ARE
14:26 Why I share this
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Objectively examine your life. Now answer this question: What has always been YOUR true nature?
Self confidence
Who I should be? Finish grad school and work to pay endless bills 💸
Who you want to be? I want to be happy with my job but....... honestly I am miserable with my current job. Please let's keep this hush hush 🤫
Who you are? Since I find joy traveling the world, I would like to visit less developed countries in order to help people in need, whether it be assisting with public projects, financially, medically, etc. In short, I want to live a more meaningful life than I do now and be able to contribute to the life of those less fortunate. That for me would be personally satisfying.
Thank you for putting out such thought provoking questions. It makes people reexamine their lives, my life.
Take care always Nick ✌🏻
@@Seyva209 :)
@@juliaangelicaa5395 WOW! thank you julia. I love how you took the time to lay it all out. It's very beautiful to see how our lives can be disconnected. They way you describe traveling is beautiful. I hope you'll get a chance to pursue that more :)
Thank You
It’s incredible how difficult is for people to understand why some of us don’t fit in their definition of success. For me success is inner peace. Thank you 🙏
Thank you so much Ana :-) greetings to you from thailand.
Succes for me is that i don´t have speciel interest in material things, working with nature at my job, my bonsai trees and of course studying wisdom. I wont say that i am at peace, because that´s very diffecult to obtain in this universel cycle - The age of Kali.
perhaps you should care less about what other people think
@@cinereus3601 I think you misread the comment that you responded to. They didn't say that it was difficult for them because other people don't understand. They said that they are amazed at how difficult it is for other people to understand/be accepting of contrary points of view/ways of living.
@@cburne1051 I understood what she was trying to say. And again, why care what other people think or why other people have trouble understanding things. It only gives you a false sense of superiority. She is talking about "they" and "us". We all follow a different path and some of us are at a different stage in life.
Im also an introvert. An hermit. I dont fit into society. I am at peace in my personal space & happy with my choices. I realised its not about pleasing people. Do what aligns with your inner peace & happiness. I enjoy deep conversations & understanding people's emotions. Thank you Nick. Profound advice.
Sadhu Sadhu 😊😊 thank you so much
Hi Nick thank you for your videos they really speak to me and nourish my soul’ I was born and raised into a ethnic group who suffered rejection and both my parents were binge alcoholic’s I didn’t get a education and life has been very difficult being surrounded with toxic narcissistic people I’ve cut myself away from them in recent years as it nearly destroyed my mental health ‘ but I’ve got my Christian faith although I’m not a brilliant Christian as god knows but I try my best to be kind to ppl and I have found your channel and it’s helping me a lot also 2more channels that are also helping me I’m working on my house to be minimalistic and get my life on track as much as possible and like a natural therapeutic like as humanly possible’ thank you so much for sharing your amazing videos
Its amazing how many people are feeling this exact same way, from all walks of life. We aren't taught to be true to ourself. We are taught money money money money work work work work!!!!! It's madness.
You are right and we all fall into this ideology unfortunately. I wish we were taught to be ourselves first then go from there.
Exactly maybe then the world wouldn’t be so stressful and crazy
The hard part is when you're partner has a totally different idea of what success is. How to navigate living very differently in the same house. Or trying to!
@@goldielocs4359 you need to be with who respects your believes.
I found this advice to be absolutely true. I am now 82. I lived much of my life till age 46 out of alignment with my true nature. It took years to move into and through depression until I slowly realized that I felt peace and quiet fulfillment living the new life I had moved into by letting go of my old life and dream. I felt like I had let go of everything, but I learned to look inside of myself for everything I really need. Now I end each day with gratitude and the wish for a long life because this feels so right to me.
Sadhu Sadhu 😊😊 thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. It's beautiful.
Love your comment..Thank you for sharing 💓
Beautifully! I wrote your comment in my journal. Thank you
I was an engineer for 1.5 years. I earned more money than any other job, but I was the most depressed I'd ever been. now i spend a lot of time in the woods. definitely by no means perfect but a lot happier. I like to skateboard and rock climb also
Oh man. I have a very good paying job and I’m so bummed everyday. I love skateboarding! And I’m 37! I just started therapy a few weeks ago and will see a psychiatrist now because I want to become the best person I can be daily and just be genuinely happy and boost other people’s self esteem.
great - the best proof that money doesn’t make you completely happy ;-)
@@ericcarrillo1294 you don't need a shrink to do that. Leave the job you hate, simplify and pare down your life so you can work doing something you enjoy even if you make a lot less. Spend time in nature, try new things to see what you really love. Therapy goes nowhere.
@@catherineshaw1122 Yo I’ve always felt like this...I gave into it because I wanted to speak to someone with intelligence on certain matters. I wish I could say I knew people that were smarter than the average person in many ways. Disciplined and thoughtful, but I don’t. So that why I gave into it. Reading your comment is making me reaffirm what I’ve always felt...
@@catherineshaw1122 if he doesn’t earn a good income, how will he get married and have kids? Won’t it become harder to find a good wife?
I have reached a point in my life where I am profoundly silent, going through my life seperating myself from what doesn't serve me any longer, and I find myself pulling away from people because their energy weighs heavy on me.
Rather, I prefer to be on my own, doing things on my own, and it is when I'm in silence that I am most peaceful. I have also gone into living minimalistically. I don't use use my finances to "over purchase" anymore. I simply use them as a means for security so I dwell in financial abundance because of that. Because I no longer long to "have things".
People think that I'm reverting into depression, but that isn't it at all. I have never been happier than in this present moment and I guess the fear of those who don't understand find themselves confused, but it is my life and my journey and slowly I am building my foundation in complete peace and tranquility because it's what I've always longed for.
Thank you for your video. It is of great value to me to realize that I am in fact living my best life at the moment. For the future, I can only hope to dig deeper into my spirituality and continue to find resourcefulness within myself.
Do you live alone? Retired. Staying in for Covid reasons. Asking because at my stage of life, I’m lonely. Will focus on minimalizing..that calls to me. I just want more people around. I like what this guy is saying. I like both, being with people and being alone. At 79, still growing.
@@lesliegreen1237 meditation if you do it right helps with loneliness / aloneness. You stop feeling like needing people and "things" to keep you happy and slowly zliely start to realise you are just fine by yourself and as you are :)
That's not to say you shouldn't strive though . it will teach you to be patient ..over time
@@vvelvettearss thanks for your response. Meditation is very good for so many reasons. I think what I’m expressing is this: when I have a choice, knowing I can be around people, I enjoy aloneness. When I feel no choice, that’s when I can feel lonely. I love my own time to think, to be, and so forth, just being me. Yet I love socializing too. I think not having children or grandchildren is a ‘decision’ I didn’t think thru. This Covid time has been good for me because I’m reaching out & making closer friends…not sure your age..I’ve done so much throughout my life including meditation, and still am avid about expanding and growing…I’m happy you connected with me. Yet another soul in the world who (while I’ll never know you in person) I’ve connected with…albeit briefly. I just truly like knowing other people’s situations. I find it fascinating & also learn , perhaps, yet another new thing. Again, thank you for taking the time to answer. And being open as to who you are. 😊
@@lesliegreen2183 oh well thankyou most kindly :)
that touched me
I'm 32 this year and do get lonely my self. I can also relate to feeling panicked if "forced" to be around people and craving an escape to solitude which I regularly feel haha
and equally in a similar league I'm also childless and have never tried very hard to find or keep a partner which in the world these days often means a lot of older men and women are more likely to be alone for very long periods a day unless they have a very large regular group and social outlet.
I'm working on the above and slowly realising the importance of the internet for maintaining human contact too as I have friends but perhaps I'm a hermit at heart :D
We all need each other when times get tough
I'm very happy you connected with me also and glad that my message was some benefit :)
have a nice day !
Excellent
God bless you
My 3 years old daughter knows all the secrets to happiness, she's always happy. All the small details in life, just enjoy what she has and make the most of it.
Yes we can learn so much from them :-) they're beautiful
That’s beautiful! Congrats 🌸
My daughter is my biggest teacher...
there is no secret, that is the secret :))
Great advice ! Tks
Namaste my brother. 🕉 I am a Muslim and I embrace that which agrees with Islam from Buddhism. I love you as part of my human family and I wish you blessings for your words of peace and wisdom.
Sadhu Sadhu 😊😊 thank you rogerio.
I appreciate so so much how you emphasized that it's completely okay to keep a job because bills need to be paid and to keep a relationship if we need that security right now, instead of trying to pushing your viewers to change their lives even if they are not ready to. I love how understanding and empathic you are.
Thank you Elena 😊
The greatest success in life is happiness. We seek many things, looking for happiness. But when we are happy, we seek nothing else. - Aristotle.
Beautiful ❤❤❤
@@nickkeomahavong01 Im budist stay in forest temple in the past inn What suan Mok special what in Thailand wich monk have damma close the nature actual practise inside deep jungle but today when covid 19 arise in planet meny monnk demonstrate that deep inside then no escape from suffer dukka they cover mask in face and with this act schow how they are scare from onne nothing special and no danger virus real monk are free from fears iven is covid 19 so free from fears he never cover mask in face and today meny budist monk recive poison vacine and demonstrate how are far from buda brain wasch from mainstream media wich is fake and propaganda so buda will never recive vacine because buda teach no intoxicate body with poison and chemical product and drugs alchohol all of this demage for body and mind
@@ralphlaguna5433 There is a teaching which claims, "as within, so without".
That seeking things to be happy will ensure you will never be fully happy, because there will always be more things. And that being happy seems to help you get things much easier. They come to you in some small way.
But you said, life's basic necessities. That would be food, water, shelter and clothing, I believe. What do you mean as 'basic necessities'?
Buddha taught 'the cessation of suffering'. And he was a mendicant monk.
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"The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything"
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Thats a great quote. thank you for sharing :)
I'm new to your channel and I can't stop listening to so much good wisdom. Thank you, as I need this in a time of turbulence. Just subscribed.
My friend sent me this video today. I'm sobbing. Finally there are words, an explanation to what i have been feeling for the last couple of years. Thank you! I now have a place to start 🙏🏾❤️
Welcome to the channel and I’m glad this video resonates with you tiffany 😊
@@nickkeomahavong01 Thank you so much!!
Start today sweet soul. Ven Nick shared on routine to consider in morning and evening. Very wise. Wishing you peace and alignment in your new journey.
@@SundayBoy72 Thank you!!!
I really like the way you bring mental health in to Buddhism!
Thank you so much my friend :-)
You should read the Dhammapada. The whole thing is like a mental health book.
Thats how the practice tends to be honestly, overall wellbeing is core to the practice after all
I was in my mid 50's before I questioned what I was doing with my life and closely examined what I had been taught as a child and what others expected me to do as an adult. I found peace. It's not a selfish thing. Quite the contrary. I find that there are more opportunities to serve others than ever before. At 62 years old now, I wish this peace for everyone, though most people don't understand, or so it seems.
Yes you are right and i am in my 30s now...sometimes I feel that what I am doing in my life
Omg the dedication of replying to so many messages is amazing and makes these videos more personal. Thank you for this important message 🙏🙏
Aww thank you so much nick. I try my best 😊😊
I got a burn-out 4 years ago and my therapist suggested to return to my true nature. This was the beginning of my journey. I am not there yet but the difference is enormous. Best advice I ever got. You tell the same wise words. Thank you!
Beautiful
The better I get to know myself, the more connected I feel. I will never be lonely.
I used to be so busy all day long, working hard everyday, full of stress, commitment, imsomnia and unhappy feeling. It changed slowly when i start knowing Dhamma. I started reduce my working hour, practice mindful and slow living as a habit, and have more time to my self, getting know my self, what i like, what i don't like, less commitment, less obligation, less stress, less anxiety, more time to my self, more good sleep, more time to meditate, more stable inside.
Thank you so much Ven. Nick for your sharing. It resonates with me in many ways. May you always be healthy.. Sadhu.. Sadhu.. Sadhu..
Thats so wonderful to hear Yenni. I'm glad you had this opportunity to slow down, reflect and implement tht changes. Keep up the great work :)
Same here, after working hard for 27 years I quit the rat race about 4 years ago and now I'm spending more time with my family, take care of myself more and riding my electric unicycle around the park almost every day is so much fun.
My true nature has always been living life the way that it doesnt bother someone else. I have always preferred quietness and nature. But I lost myself while trying to overcome my introvert nature by trying to do what other people do for happiness. But slowly I have understood that it is important for me to live a life that makes me happy.
Sadhu Sadhu 😊😊 thank you wimal.
That is a very powerful and influential message! I’m a 59 year old American white male who was born and raised in the Christian,(Catholic),faith/religion.I have become quite interested in eastern philosophy and religions over the past few years,they actually make more sense to me and are a calming influence to me in these dangerous and hectic times we are living in today in this world.I’m strongly considering making a leap of faith so to speak and converting to the Buddhist religion/faith! I just want to learn some more about it first.I think i will get some books on Buddhism and read up on it,so i can learn more about it and make sure that it’s right for me.
You don’t have to convert or anything in order to comprehend the message. I was raised Christian, but I’ll find solace in Hinduism and their view of human nature, Buddhist pursuit of happiness, Sufism as a mystical expression of Islam, stoic teachings, Christian view of forgiveness….Everything can be a lesson when you are open to it. I’ll leave you from one of my favourite quotes from Taoism: The Tao that can be told is not the eternal . The Tao that can be named is not the eternal . The nameless is the beginning of heaven and earth. The named is the mother of ten thousand things.
Hey Robert, IMHO, being a 73 y.o. male, raised catholic, having studied Buddhism some and lived over in Thailand for a few years, and before that 1 year in Viet Nam in the USMC you can be a Buddhist now if you consider that the basic principles of the religion/faith make sense to you. And that goes without turning away from the Church or not. You can be a Buddhist and also be a Christian and a Taoist too... Even an atheist, i guess.
You don't have to join in and go to the ceremonies, or to profess to believe any idea that does not seem right to your way of thinking. But maybe Buddhist monks can help guide you to become what you were meant to be.
The story of Siddhartha is interesting and it makes its point, like and story. You don't have to "believe" the story to get the point. He found his way to enlightenment and so you are finding your way.
i believe buddhism religion was founded just from idiolizing gautama budha, i heard even him told them to not worship him , it was a way of life and a mindset but not a religion,he wanted them to realize the true nature of this reality
I was a christian for 30 years, then I read the ENTIRE bible. Now I'm atheist.
Meditations by Marcus Aurelius is a great read. So is the Tao Te Ching.
Thanks for sharing your insight. I've been depressed and anxious for years. A few years ago I found myself at Chithurst Buddhist Monastery in the UK (in the lineage of Ajahn Char. I was lucky to live there for 18 months as the monastery Caretaker. Since leaving I got back into working for money in the care industry and as a sound therapist, and more recently self employed as a maintenance man. I've been in a relationship for the last 2 years with a caring spiritual woman. However I've still felt dissatisfied with my life, despite living right by the sea. I realised that I need more solitude and space to develop my spiritual practice. I have now decided to go back to Chithurst as a novice monk to understand myself and my true nature. I never thought I would ever become a Buddhist monk but the more I see if technological change in the world the more I seek refuge in a supportive, nurturing and environment. Wishing you metta and sending blessings to Thailand. 🙏
Wow. Sadhu sadhu. That is so wonderful to hear. Rejoice in your merits of ordination my friend. anumotanaboon.
This really got me crying, thinking about your wise words and thinking of my own life and what i could/should be doing and havent been honoring myself.
Thank you so much. Yes please take the time to reflect and examine your life. Its never too late to start implementing these new changes ❤❤
Im teary too❤️
My life began to change for good when I started meditating and developed awareness.. thats when the magic starts. Thank you so much♥️♥️♥️
Wonderful 😊😊
Who looks outside dreams - Who looks inside awakes (Carl Jung) Thank you for this and the other videos!
Introvert. Hermit. Truth Seeker. This is me, but am feeling some sadness/grief with the loss of friends and family members as a result of honouring my true nature.
Yes that's normal to feel. Just observe it and let it pass through.
it is ok FB…like the seasons friends must come and go periodically as you grow…new space within yourself is born, and new friends will come, those that live in places like yours…every cycle of release, make more space, and then new friends brings in fewer friends each time, however they are always deeper and more wise
Hello nick. I am from the canary islands . One day a discoverd you in youtube and now i can't stop listening to all your coment. It realy helps me on my daily life . I discoverd budism a few years ago and i am in love with they way living and how they see
Remember too, no matter what karmas you plant, it requires others to fruit. People are the soil that provide our karmas the base to grow.
@@tawkinhedz Agree tkw…and also people often think karma is negative, it is neither negative or positive although it may effect you as so…it is merely a counterbalance to fruits sewn, and as such is designed to bring us back into equilibrium
I like being alone and exploring my inner nature. But that's not how today life's working.
Yes the environment can be challenging at times.
@Jay M Just get out of situation when you can.
Actually you can make it work for you. Move out to a small town on the countryside for example and take a part time or full time job as a gardener or something serene like that. I did it, make very little money but am close to nature and a bit simpler but more down to earth people.
I see life as an onion. You are the middle and the core of the onion. We get persuaded to grow a large and as fat of an onion as possible with as many layers as possible. Each layer represents material wealth and therefore possibilities in the external world. I used to travel twice a year, worked full time and had my own business on the side. I had a large and multilayered onion but I was never peaceful. These days I work part time only and keep to myself a lot and read books and pursue some casual guitar playing and photography. Very carefree at 31. And I also moved to a small rural town and therefore could buy my own apartment because the pricing is very low. So today I have a small income but also small day to day costs. I’m happy and thrive in my solitude. It’s not for everyone though.
@@alexanderstyrlander7991 not 4 everyone bec of the preferences. I think this easy lifestyle is whst everyone did like in the past.
So its just the desire.
I consinder or strive same Situation like u. Way more qualitative. Instead of quantities
@@alexanderstyrlander7991 l admire you, and your life style. My son lives a similar life as you. So proud of him, and your sharing about your life. Thank you.
We have much in common. I, too, pursued my doctorate. Mine was in educational administration. I was writing my dissertation, only two chapters left, and I walked away from it. This was 2006.
God revealed to me in 2020 why I left: I would have been successful, but my faith would have been weak. The path that He has me on builds faith.
I am a case worker for military veterans. I am a veteran myself. I help them with everything from training to employment to finding shelter to food to getting therapy and counseling.
Of course, I am not making the money that a principal would, but it's fulfilling work, rewarding work, and my faith is stronger due to the challenges that I faced between leaving the doctoral program and securing this job.
And because I live so simply and eat simply - rice, mung beans, fruit, vegetables, water, etc.- I have absolutely no financial strain and my life is quiet and peaceful.
I'm following my true nature. Want I am working on is removing the residue from the negative experiences from being around family and some friends, but your teachings and other Buddhist principles that I have integrated into my life have been and are a great help.
As I close, let me encourage you to keep up what you are doing. You are reaching far more people now than you ever did as a therapist.
Blessings to you and your family.
Aww thank you so much my friend and keep up the work you are doing also. We need you! 😀
Well thank you very much for the encouragement but most of all for befriending me. It is vital to have those who add to you and not take away. Blessings.😊🙏
I feel alone often in a crowd of people. Or overly affected by their perspectives and attitudes. I have a great sense of company when im amongst the trees
Thanks for sharing your wisdom. 🙏
When I was a child and then a young woman, I was so shy and I didn't feel comfortable about that. As years passed, I learned that I am a soul on a journey and I became self confident and discovered my own nature as a person who likes helping people, taking care of nature and that the most important thing in life is follow a spiritual path.
I can definitely relate to the "shy" part and not being comfortable with it. It also took me a very long time to own it. But once we know our nature, we can empower ourselves. Thank you so much for sharing Maria :)
I'm a family oriented person. From my youngest age I never understood why everyone separated from their families. Obviously in certain situations families aren't safe but for me my family is everything but society says that men should be these strong, self reliant individuals and it shames those who don't fit that mould. It's taken me until my 30s to realise that what society says doesn't matter. I'm allowed to be me and live how I want to. I still freak out from time to time that I'm not living up to some kind of male standard but most of the time I realise it's okay to be me.
Yes of course, it's a great asset you have to be a family oriented person. Screw others, who may judge you as not being macho or whatnot. Standards set by the society are not right.
Trust yrselves, most people follow a path not necessary fullfilling(but it pay's the bills) You are intelligent and truthfull to your inner knowing(better than others beliefs)wishing you a happy fulfilled life
Very honest to say that Stuart. I felt the same way about families and it does suck. Other cultures who stick together is something something in these crazy times.
I wanted to be a professional Artist but daddy didn't see it. I was shattered and discouraged by his words to this day it still haunts me. I just wish he accepted me for who I am. I was pretty much living my life for him only to realize it wasn't enough nor was it what I wanted.
I'm now suffering but I'm not giving up on finding myself again.
Yes i hope you can find the time to honor that part of yourself also. It's important.
I think this is the best words of wisdom that anyone has ever shared with me. I am suffering because I have mal de debarquement syndrome from a plane ride 4 years ago. My brain is still on the plane due to some kind of freak disconnect between my eyes, ears and cerebellum. I feel like I am always in motion and cannot be still in my brain. Always swaying, bobbing, bouncing in my mind, I have turned to meditation and to you, Nick, to get myself back whole again or learn how to deal with a possible lifetime of having MdDS and yet not suffer anymore.
I’m glad the videos are helpful. May you have a speedy recovery Debra! Sending you my blessings 😊😊
I love this so much. I am 30 and honestly I'm so tired of this insane heavy life.... I need something different. Like true healing and a true transformation.
Yes slowly take the time to design a life that honors your nature. It's worth it :)
Following your hart
Good for you, it is called the rat race for a reason. it is also the matrix and your well being is not of an intrest to those who are pulling the strings.I wish we can all escape in to a free and joyfull loving respectfull life where sharing and caring is the norm. This system is built on fear (poverty, lack, loneliness, seperation from meaningfull occupation, relations with other humans and nature. It wants you working and consuming and becoming more and more unhappy and sick.
@@nickkeomahavong01 … how wonderful. I have transitioned from science to the arts over 20 years. I am suffering less!!! Bless you my friend. 🙏🙏
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Thank you for this! It makes sense for me. I am an Emergency Room physician. I love to help. I love to entertain. I have much suffering. It is funny because I am at my correct purpose in a foreign system. Your presentation here is helping me to address my own suffering and my own health. Your sharing here gives light that can help me feel better and live more.
I’m glad it’s helpful 😊
Since this shut down happened., I find being in nature more, growing a garden with flowers, vegetables & herbs. I felt more comfortable, more at peace.
Beautiful Maria :)
Hi venerable Nick I’m listening to this video again I’m turning 60 years old on Tuesday and I’ve had to live my whole life under other people’s expectations of me I’ve also lived under mental abuse and fear my 3 children are now grown adults married and living their own lives and I’m divorced but the sad thing is I feel lost and lonely with no direction it’s almost like I’ve wasted my life allowing such treatment I wish I could have had the sense to follow my own path with strength and dignity and found my true self and walked my own path instead of being a victim to other people’s expectations I feel stuck in a rut and don’t know what to do anymore to help make myself feel better thank you so much for speaking truth and wisdom
I don't know why this video was in my recommendation, I never searched for Buddhism or any other religion on youtube, but I watched it, and I am impressed!
Thank you Michael 😊
maybe you were suffering and this is his topic.
My body is dying because of health... lack of real sleep due to health ... i like this as an Filipino american we are hard workers, for me its not about status its about helping others being a good person was instilled by my parents and grandparents. Your words make me think yet my problem is i overthink..
Every culture has its specific thing, for Filipino people family is al you sacrifice yrself for, we want to be accepted and loved so we sell out, but yr inner voice will fight and struggle with the voice of yr father, mother , uncle... There is a battle going on
I experienced what you described because i just realized my job didn't suit my true nature... you turned the light on so I could see why I wasn't happy. I have left my job to pursue what I live which I feel more aligned with my true nature. Thank you Nick for your wisdom and genuine kindness.
And that is so wonderful to hear Denny. Keep up the great work :-)
I have never considered Buddhism before but right now in this day and age, hearing this feels right. I am naturally a quiet introvert and I always feel that I never measure up to others expectations of who I should be. I try my best to work so hard and please everyone (which I never do btw, I always fall short) but I feel so tired and exhausted on the inside. I can work and work but I feel like I need rest. I cannot help who I am. I have learned that people's opinions don't matter, but it still hurts knowing I will never measure up. I was told by a kind person that I need to continue looking inward, but not in the way I have been doing it.
Yes the practice of daily meditation help help bring us more clarity. Keep practicing my friend. It takes time.
I come here to learn English and the monk also teaches me about life 😁 I’m so happy and honored .... thank you thank you 🙏🏻
I honestly got exited when you started describing yourself lol I was like hey!! He’s an introvert like me! I’ve always just been really quiet and enjoyed sitting back and observing. I’ve never liked large crowds and always preferred to be with a small group or none at all.
Wonderful. I'm always glad to hear from a fellow extrovert :)
I was also born from Dutch immigrant parents. I discovered your videos yesterday and I cannot stop watching. In one day you have taught me so much. ❤️
Aww thank you so much and welcome to the channel 😊
Thank you for this video. It was comforting for me. I suffered in the same way you did. I had to try out a couple of different careers and relationships. I have been meditating since 1976. It has brought me closet to God I believe. I finally found the relationship (marriage) that brings me peace happiness and fulfillment. I raised a son who is a lovely adult. I found what I love to do. Cooking and baking and I taught catechism for five years.I loved that too. I'm retired now and enjoying it and the things I like to do. I'm glad you are happy now.I don't feel so alone now in what I suffered.
This was very helpful! I especially liked when you said that just because you are good at something, doesn’t mean that it honors your nature. I used to be a social worker, and was always told that I was a help to others. However,, witnessing the deep suffering of my clients on a daily basis took a huge toll on my health. My nature did not allow me to separate my personal life from the job, the way many of my colleagues could.
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After listening to this video and reading you guys comments I feel some much more at peace with myself knowing I’m not alone in my solitude.
You'll feel better if i tell you nobody has literally visited me for the last 11 years (not once) even though i see people everyday outside.
A feeling of inner peace
@@ericastier1646 that seems so peacefully honestly.
Found your video in random, thank you for the message. I am into my lowest energy the past 2 months, questioning and angry with the universe as i don't see any valid reason to be on this planet.
Welcome to the channel my friend 😊
Really guys Buddhism is providing so much to the people suffering in their lives that's why this religion is respected a lot because it provides you the way to live a happy life 🙏🙏🙏
Sadhu Sadhu 😊😊
I understand this now. My true nature is creating in my own time and taking care of animals, spending time in nature. I do love children but I prefer to be solitary and that is enough. I used to feel lonely, but I prefer being alone to create better. I would rather honor my creative self than resent my child because I need time alone. I want to treat myself the best that I possibly can and that can't be selfish when done with love.
Wow.... You just cleared up all of what is truly wrong with me in 17 min... And for free! 🥺 I have been to countless therapists and read TONS of books but nothing has spoke to me like you just did. 💗 Thank you for your insight and now to apply these tips so that maybe I can finally experience real joy, my joy that is based on my nature and not on what others try to force on me as joy. 🌹 Thank you
Thank you so much my friend. I'm glad it was helpful :-) keep up the great work and also keep us updated on your progress.
Analysing four generations in my own family, I believe highly sensitive person, empath, introvert suffers and *seeks for truth* all life. I adore someone like You who are so few who have mastered how to find inner peace. We all know how to do it but very difficult to achieve it :)
Sadhu Sadhu 😊😊 thank you Simona
I am happy for buddism coming into my life at this time!! Heaven bless you for helping all of us lost souls out here.
sadhu sadhu. thank you so much 🙂🙂🙂it's my pleasure.
This actually makes perfect sense. I just spent the last thirty years of my life working in a factory in Toronto. I made decent money because I worked with the machines, but I grew to despise it. I retired towards the end of 2019, early, and sold my house and moved to a small town near one of my sisters. I bought a one way ticket to Thailand for an extended trip to Asia. Then Covid put an abrupt end to that plan. I have always been a traveler. Since I was seven years old I have had the travel bug. It is a lifelong fantasy for me. I did quite a lot of travel while I worked because I had to. Not for my job, but for my sanity. I worked overtime for that next plane ticket, and felt pure joy when I was out in the world, seeing new people and all of their treasures and beautiful foods, and natural sites. So I totally understand what you mean by finding the opposite of suffering. Being home for too long makes me feel like a caged animal. So now I am using my time planning my travels for when this Covid is over and thinking about where I will visit. Thank you for this wonderful video, because although travel has always been my inner joy, you really put it all into perspective. Peace and love and light. ☮️💕
This video really registered with me, im making more money then I ever thought I would yet im still not happy at all (very depressed actually). Im a quiet person by nature and I just feel totally lost at times when I interact with people. Im like you I like deep conversations about life and not just boring chit chat about the most random things. Im gonna try to start meditating consistently again hopefully that can help. I really admire you for taking such a life altering course with what you did and am happy you seem to be very happy with your decision.
Thank you so much Cody. Yes please take up meditation. It will only help you along your path. Please keep us updated on your progress :)
Thank you for your insights and your calmness. I was a college professor and never understood why I hated teaching. Seriously, I couldn't stand it. As a result, I was lousy at it. I was always shy and loved being alone with a good book, yet I was making a living being in crowds (of students). As soon as I left the job, I was profoundly relieved and almost happy, in spite of the fact that my new job was less "prestigious." "Prestige" is based on what others think of you and your profession, not what you think of yourself. I'm not sure I've ever been--or will ever be--really happy, but I occasionally find contentment, which beats what I had before.
Beautiful Harold. Thank you for taking the time to share. That's wonderful 😌😌
I have spent my entire life trying to live up to others expectations of me. Its been a struggle to let that go and live for myself and how I am designed.
i have tears....you speak to my heart....i have parents, they fleed as young man and women (20J) to an other country with a few money - they grow up during 2. World war...they raised up 4 children, always with not a lot of money...
i am a hermit too and i love to learn a lot about this world and spirituality and my true nature...
may elder brother and my parents died 4 J. ago...my younger brother was in Thailand 1 year as a monk..
Kup khun mak khaa 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🌸 thanks sooo much!
My heart goes out to you Fioretta. Sending blessing to you and your family at this time :)
@@nickkeomahavong01 much thanks!
You are a Master with inner wisdom....🙏
I can relate to this I live in LA and it’s constant hustle as society puts it as what we need to do and coming from an immigrant background too. Its what’s expected but I am an introvert in an extrovert world
Life is just a balance between work and play, work too much you will crumble, play too much you will crumble. Find your bliss and try to do it on a daily basis.
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I am exactly the same I like solitude im an introvert I have interest in Buddhism deep conversations and being woke and I can tell this is 100% the core reason to why people suffer
sadhu sadhu.🙂🙂🙂
Thank you for this. This validates what I only recently discovered about myself. In my culture, extroversion is valued so highly that societal institutions almost always have no place for introverts. In college a psychologist told me I needed help because I kept to myself and liked books better than socializing. Now I know there was nothing wrong with me. Unfortunately I need to keep a job I am unhappy in. But I'm working towards my freedom. One day I can be truly myself.
I can totally relate. I'm also from the Philippines, our culture doesn't really understand introversion. I wish you the best! May we become who we really are, in time. :)
Ven. Nick...U are spreading so much love and purity into the world, enabling me, and I am sure others too, to allow myself to be who I am, even at 73, to be fully accepting the real me, that was always there, but never really accepted by my surrounding. I am so relieved, always, to listen to and absorb your goodness. Thank you so.
Aww thank you so much Dina and please keep shining 😊😊 we need you!
I feel your pain Nick. Coming from a immigrant family myself. Sometimes I see the order generations, need to escape. They seem to have to release. Through gambling or showing off using flashy cars or flashy brands. We come with nothing and go with nothing. I want to give my love to my late nan please help me give her my blessing. She gave me endless love, but her love was most precious.
This video is "MY JOURNEY" the exact same!!!! I am an introvert, empath, & I have reached 777 spiritually❤ My calling, my purpose is to be a Life Coach, to travel the world & tell my story, to help others....this video is exactly what I have done, & now what I plan on doing!! I have the love for learning more about nature, spirituality, animals....I AM A TRUE BLESSING❤ THANK YOU...I can 110% relate!!
The real way, for humans is peace, stability, and living within nature.
sadhu sadhu. thank you so much nicholas 🙂🙂🙂
True success is peace of mind. 💛 Sending love to all of you.
Thank you for this video. I've been fighting my nature far too long.
I will try to be better better about this.
At 56 yrs of age I have come to believe alot of stories we were sold, so to speak, isn't for everyone!
Less is more at least for me now at this point of my life.
Success is or should be based on an individuals beliefs, way of life, what gives them peace so that one can make this world a better place as well.
We all shouldn't walk or be expected to walk the same path. Yet we should respect & appreciate one another's chosen path.
Enjoy the journey..to me that is success 💫🙌🕊️🙌 💞🌅
请为全世界的人祈祷，病毒快点消失。
願菩薩保佑印度人民早日康復, 身心健康, 快乐圆满🙏🙏🙏
願印度人民 無明盡除 疫情消除, 祈求世界各國能夠伸出援手，派遣醫療團隊，運送醫療物資，幫助他們早日結束這場浩劫🙏 替印度祈禱。
感恩慈悲分享。🙏南無阿彌陀佛🙏
Thank you very much for making the effort to place all of these video online
法布施，財布施，無畏布施，功德無量，福報豐厚，積累功德！菩薩畏因 眾生畏果🙏積善之家必有餘慶，人生一世中最重要就是行善修德, 積口德, 所為之事.無愧於心. 內心和善慈心.光明磊落! 以後都過著謹慎防疫的日子就對了。心存善念，正念，守道德行仁義，不吃眾生肉。
祈求世界各國能夠伸出援手,派遣醫療團隊，運送醫療物資,幫助他們早日結束這場浩劫🙏
請大家多多分享親友，轉傳LINE跟WHAT'S APP 或 WECHAT ，讓更多人了解，趨吉避凶，分享種福田。希望更多人可以看見，福報是修來的，今生不修待何時。
有好报, 好因定有好果种瓜得瓜"、"善有善报"、"积极进取"、相信人的命运非由天注定，人们可以掌握自己的未来，改造自己的命运。
無論是求財、求福還是治病，放生是最有效的方法.
如果是佛弟子求解脫，放生時，將功德回向給法界眾生。如果是俗人求財，可將功德回向給自己的事業。如果家有病人，將功德回向給病人。都會有很好的效果。
放生一定要如理如法，科學放生即以此功德，莊嚴佛淨土。上報四重恩，下救三道苦。
惟願見聞者，悉發菩提心。在世富貴全，往生極樂國。
請常念南無阿彌陀佛，一切重罪悉解脫！南无阿弥陀佛, 南无阿弥陀佛, 南无阿弥陀佛.
This goes straight into my heart because it is exactly the journey I went through. I'll try to condense the story a little so it's not too long but as you and I seem like we are very similar in nature I suspect you might relate. As a young kid I was an observer. I watched bugs, animals, people, a glass of water.... all shapes of glass of water. I watched leaves, I watched wind, I watched grasses and weeds and grains of sand. Before long I got told I didn't engage enough, take enough space in the classroom and other "fit into the world" critiques and it planted the idea that I was the one that had to shape myself according to my environment. Fast forward at 22-23 I had up to 8 panic attacks a day, PTSD and several other issues. Life wasn't working and I realized that we weren't born with an instruction manual so we all are just guessing how to run this machine we call body in this environment we call life and I accepted that I evidently had guessed wrong. Next was "So how do I change the course of my life?" And how do you run a machine? The control room. I knew I had to "take control" of my brain through better management.
10 years deeper I am now free from depression, anxiety, etc and I'm now living on a farm in quietness near nature where I can observe nature all I want. I can sit in quietness and listen to the rhythmic sound of the cows grazing. The less I have to talk the happier I am. ❤
Bonus similarities I also love helping people with sufferings (but online because I don't have to talk) and I also love learning! :)
That's so wonderful to hear that you were able to navigate your way. Congratulations and continue to inspire others :)
real talk be alone is great af. i'm able to focus on things that i like and enjoy god
I watched this just this morning. My parents were immigrants, Dad from what is now Slovakia, Mom from Britain. It was hard, once I left the neighborhood. Got a scholarship to a fancy school, but only Mom's accent was acceptable. I have never fit into society. Never. Humans are not cookie cutter, but society wants us to be. I already knew I wasn't meant for society. It wasn't until I left Oakland, and my marriage, that I realized I can be who I want. Play the game to support my life, but living in the woods, doing my crafts, this was me. It took over 60 years to figure it out.
I'm so happy I found this channel. For 10 years, I pushed and pushed to become a perfumer until all of it changed last year.
Now that I'm homebound, I'm rediscovering my creativity, love for people and figuring out who I really am.
That is wonderful to hear. Keep up the great work :-) welcome to the channel
All of this💯 self-education is the best education🤞🏿 I love being by myself 99% of the time. I've been this way from I was a child= introvert. It made my mom very uncomfortable. I am very sensitive, very empathetic, very intuitive, very giving, and I was not too fond of this about myself. When I denied this part of me or tried to be someone or something that I wasn’t, I suffered tremendously🤞🏿 this is my true nature. Embracing all of me was the best thing I did for my life. It led me to my earthly calling. I am free💯
That's so wonderful. I'm glad you were able to embrace it. Up the good work my friend :-)
Yes, I can totally relate to that.
I too stray away from small talk and enjoy being alone, only talking to others when there is meaning behind it, and studying others to the point I know too much. I’ve tried living the American dream and it was the most unhappy I’d ever been, even though I had everything I was told I needed for happiness. Since then I’ve been lost, not knowing what to do in a society so unaware and unhappy even tho I’ve since found inner piece myself and continue to spread knowledge and help anyone I can. Ive felt so alone in my journey, going as far to think I was going crazy and getting out on medication. Come to find out I was more sane that I ever thought. I’m glad I’ve found your channel, hopefully we can talk some time.
Thank you so much chance and welcome to the channel 😌☺️
I was always outside playing as a child , I grew up that way. Always outside. Now I’m always inside doing nothing and I’m not really happy unless I’m outside . I need to go play outside more. Thanks man.
Yes I can definitely relate to the playing outside when we were younger. Just make an effort to find balance my friend :-)
@@nickkeomahavong01 yes thank you thank you so much 😀
I too dislike chit chat, especially at the dinner table. It may make me look aloof, uninterested, angry. I dont care. Some people talk just to hear themselves. It's sad. I enjoy your channel so much. You soothe my anxiety. I do not mind listening to you because of your value to my inner light.
Aww thank you so much Jacqueline. Hope you are well 😊
I love this true nature talk. It is hard to not constantly strive for perfection when all the while the perfection is in our heart. We have to go forth with courage … the courage of perfection.
Beautiful my friend :)
well. myrelationship did come to an end - he moved away after living together for 5 years! I feel so lost.
I am very grateful that i found you. 2 months ago i got panic attack doctor put me on antidepressants. Doing tm meditatitoon twice a day with cold shower, helped me a lot. Today i feel a bit down and i am glad that i found your video. :)
All the time running from job to job nothing from that makes me happy, but i know i feel that stillness and peace are somewhere deep inside me .
Self-betrayal is more common than we know.
Trying to live up to the expectations of the world or the people around us.
I am reminded of a book by G Krishnamurti, The courage to stand alone.
If you want food, shelter, and healthcare in the US, you have to submit to the soul crushing system.
@@mikemichaels4500 That's not true in the least, and the more a person believes that to be true, the more that person will suffer. Yes, the system is corrupt, soulless and only finds use in the people it pretends to serve in as much as those people are willing to work in service to that system (giving much more than that system will ever return) but a person can also find peace by understanding themselves, the life they truly want to live, and deciding what parts of modern life are worth keeping and what parts should be thrown away. A person can find work in areas that they enjoy, and in ways that farther their own goals without putting that work or their employers above their own needs and desires.
@@cburne1051 Sounds nice, but the real world doesn't work that way.
@@cburne1051 You are disillusioned, what you describe is unattainable in this society almost all united statians (american is for natives) including those who are well paid, sell their lives and soul away. What he said is the truth, there is no easy way to not be forced into that life except total breakaway which is what the man in this video has done : "If you want food, shelter, and healthcare in the US, you have to submit to the soul crushing system."
This video has helped me realize the importance of finding what fits our own mold/nature within ourselves that makes us happy. Whatever job/career, or relationships we choose, it is important to 1st identify if it is in alignment with who we truly are. Thank you for this video! I appreciate it.
i suffered the same .I was a mechanic .I am not anymore .I became good at it .But i was never happy doing this . I would describe myself the same as you ,dont like small talk and enjoy depth and learning about spirituality . I also prefer to be on my own .Those traits aren't welcomed much in my field as most people doing them , prefer you to be like them and try and change you .They dont feel comfortable and i guess to them my job was to make them feel comfortable with me .They dont succeed and they take offense to this.I have been called weird and all that for being a quiet sort of person .I left that career now looking for my natural path what ever that is..Thanks for your video friend
sadhu sadhu. thank you so much for sharing my friend 🙂🙂🙂
Thank you Ven Nick for your compassion to share your suffering and your life experiences help us strangers. So many people have no clue who Buddha and Buddhist philosophy and teachings. Many people just think Buddha is a bald, round belly man. The Dalai Lama said Buddhism complements with all religion or no religion, because it has 3 aspects: 1. Buddhism is a religion only for practicing Buddhist. It’s not about trying to convert anyone. 2. The second aspect of Buddhism is Psychology. 3. The third aspect is about investigation, everyone should seek further investigations to whatever questions they have. I’m thankful for many Buddhist monks and teachers like you from all over the World teaching us about Buddhism, The Four Noble Truths. When I heard of the First Noble Truth, it sounded pessimistic… That we all are born into suffering. But, in the Second Noble Truth, the Buddha identified the causes of suffering. The Third Noble Truth, the Buddha states that their is a way out. The Fourth Noble Truth the Buddha states either through meditation (can be at any level), and/ or to follow the EightFold Paths. Therefore, I now understand that it’s actually a very positive philosophy (religion-only to practicing Buddhists), because it teaches about impermanence and the nature of things, causal effects, the juxtaposition of nature, and each person’s own illusions (perceptions) . I have my fair share of mistakes that lead me to suffer. I am trying to teach my children 18 & 20 to understand the nature of things, to be flexible so that they can cope to life’s trials and tribulations. Along the way, I am encouraging them to be compassionate in their thinking and present actions. I remind them at times to remember that the most important things in life is to have a healthy mind and body. Your videos are important and helpful. Thank you Ven Nick.
I always appreciate how are you ground Buddhist teachings in your own personal experience. It helps to humanize how we should live out these teachings in our lives. Thank you 🙏🏼 Sadhu
Awww thank you so much. I appreciate it. I feel like it's how I learn. Just through my real life experiences :)
As an migrant daughter we had very little to eat and live on. But much love kindness surrounded by people and that made a big difference. Coming to America you become a machine for achievements and get lost in the races until you are old enough to take a break and realize what happened to time. I enjoyed your peace and blessings to all who took time to listen and make some changes today enjoy the sun, air and kindness around you 🙏God bless us all .
Thank you so much Jane. Hope you're doing well :-)
It’s as if you were describing me. Wow. I’ve done all that and sat still and contemplated. Still figuring out what’s next. I’ve realized what I’m not and what I’m good at… and trying to figure out what else I can be besides a monk! Lol. Seriously! That’s who I am but hmmmm. I shall figure it out. Much love and many blessings to you and to all 🙏🏼♥️
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All of society's synthetic metrics of success should change so that we all may live in our true nature.
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Wow i can see the deep emotion in you Nick, more so than any other video of yours, thank you for sharing your wisdom and experience with all of us.
Awww thank you so much Beau. Its been a very long journey, but I'm glad to have an opportunity to share 😊😊
I like being alone and exploring myself
You must have been sent to me on purpose. I’ve been struggling with depression because I don’t find joy in my life and have thought about suicide often. There are things I know about myself that I like and some I don’t like. It time I truly found myself because I think that’s where the joy is hiding. Thank you from my heart.
I AGREE, IM THE SAME WAY AS YOU ARE.. I'M CANADIAN, I'VE NEVER BEIN A HARD WORKER. DONT GET ME WRONG I HAVE WORKED HARD. AN I FELT GUILT BECAUSE, FROM DAY ONE.. ITS INGRAINED IN US TOO WORK HARD MAKE ALOT OF MONEY.. MY FATHER WAS THAT WAY, BUT IT ALWAYS FELT WRONG TOO ME.. I'M 48 NOW AN I BELIEVE IN "GOD", NOW IM ON A PATH OF BEIN SELF SIFFICIANT. IN NATURE AN THATS GOIN TOO MAKE ME HAPPY.. I'M GNA WORK HARD FOR MYSELF TOO BE MOSTLY SELF SIFFICIANT.. I ALSO LIKE TOO LEARN DIFFERENT THINGS, AN I DONT CARE FOR SMALL TALK AS WELL.. THE TRUTH WELL SET U FREE BUT FIRST IT WILL PISS U OFF.. GOD BLESS 👌👍❤️🇨🇦
"Know who you actually are by fabric" this is really insightful
Thank you so much ❤❤
Wow!!! I had no idea you were a dancer! I can relate in a way I never imagined 😄 Most people probably don't look at what I do as being successful but its given me the opportunity to meet and influence many people for the better. My mission in life is to make this world a better place for all beings, especially the extra vulnerable ones like our animal friends. I would love to have a successful TH-cam channel so that I could share with a wider audience but I feel grateful to have any positive influence even just on the people I run into everyday. Blessings 💜
Thank you so much Katrina 😊
Thank You. I decided to NOT work during our Memorial Day. I will spend time remembering the fallen, engaging with my family and meditating.
Wonderful Tony 😊😊
i listened to this the first time when i was in a deep sense of conflict and hatred, suffering within myself. ironically,i have realised my truth in being an antipode to your philosophy; though i am no longer defined as a mere antipode, but myself. i have lost myself, and now i have conquered it. i have become who i am. i believe, i can listen to you, again, without disintegrating. antipodes attract.
i would be dead if i lived like you. my being would not permit it. it accentuates.. the most destructive in me. the will to destruction and self destruction. perhaps it was... too affirming of the worst of my tendencies. but i cannot let that bitter taste plague my life, for i have chosen to live unconditionally as who i am, as a woman. i wish to make peace so i can live in peace.
i believe that my true purpose in life is to find the deepest truth at the heart of matter itself. radi!cal rethinking of incorporation. the transcendence of metaphysics. redefinition of existence itself.
i used to be deeply dissatisfied with the way my outside life deeply clashed with my inner, and that made me suffer greatly too. but, i have realised that so long i am myself, the world will reflect upon me and i will reflect upon it. rethinking of power, but not in a stoic way.
death and life are beyond good and evil. to create value out of both is sacrilege. they impose values unto us, but transcend them for they do not exist in themselves.
i am a thinker, above all. but i ex-press. i unveil the world in its innocence as an artist, free of any sin. there is no guilt, nor innocence. only freedom.
i could be anything, or i could be nothing. but i found my truth in that some-thing, that materialization of self in the inherent value and truth of being.
i enjoy to share my thought. for there would be no reality without you. i? i am nothing without you. home can be but outside. the inner collapses upon itself, isolation kills.
i have become my own doctor because i have never been diagnosed. now my friend is revealing to me these words.. neurodivergence, psychosis. interesting. but names are dangerous to the unnamable. i do not name my virtue. it would kill it. it is enigma.
nevertheless, you stimulate me. why would i have written all this? because it speaks to me. but i no longer suffer. suffering is depassed, pain and pleasure are free once more and so is my consciousness.
at my heart i am compassionate, but by turning nature into ideal it was perverted, so much i was utterly disgusted by it. no, i wish only to help those whose suffering i understand. that is my sole responsibility if i choose it to be, the sole one responsible of me to bear. i have realized my importance through the other, i would not be here without the other. and yet i stay true to myself.
i want to understand you. what had been salvation for you had been lethal to me. fascinating. the chemistry of words fascinates me, stimulates me.
i am a solitary with a passion for communication. a mountain, happy in its azure skies, a solid rock amid countless transformations. i am a storm and a blue azure sky, but i have heightened myself to the solid rock of a mountain, i no longer shatter of myself. highest to my sun.
morality no longer exists for me. i feel as though- a child. truthful, beyond innocence and guilt, beyond myth, in the seriousness of play and living in true freedom.
if i could befriend such like you, i believe we could truly find a breakthrough of thought through the dissolution of boundaries.
sincerely,
mila.
This is such a beautiful video Ven. Nick. It resonates with me a lot. I worked in retail for 36 years. I loved helping people but I was so constricted by corporate policies & there was a toxic work environment. Now retired, I can be my free spirited, loving self. I still help people by being positive & supportive. Blessings always dear one❤️🙏🏻
Aww thats wonderful to hear how you are using your abilities to still help support others. Thats great. keep up the great work valerie. We need more of this great energy :)
Retail can be such soul sucking work. Good for you that you're free to be yourself now! 💛
@@JaxAndree Thank you! Indeed it can be. Blessings always dear one ❤️🙏🏻
Is it possible for two people to have same character? Yes, I have a similar character like yours. Sadly, very often misunderstood and judged as anti-social, cold, often unwelcome by many others....but slowly I understand and honor that person i am.
Yes we can similar characteristics 😊
You are right again. We are changing our lives, not because we are unhappy but we have no reason to just keep working. We only have one sibling each, so if we continue to work we are treading water until we die. We are selling everything and going travelling. I thought it would be hard to sell everything I’ve worked for, but it really isn’t. I was upset to sell my motorbikes but now they are gone, I don’t mind at all. I think people are afraid to let go of material possessions, but it’s okay, they are just things. Can’t wait for our next chapter to begin
I've just discovered that I'm an INFJ (advocate) personality. That does explain a lot.
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