What has been helpful for you to not feel lost? Timestamp 0:00 Intro 1:20 Shift your mindset 4:30 Try everything 7:49 Assess the situation correctly 11:41 Summary
Hello Ven Nick, thank you for this message. I remind myself that any negative feelings are a consequence of my thoughts, and I use stillness and affirmations whenever I need to shift my mindset. Everything is what it is, neither positive nor negative. I’m learning that it’s only my mindset that labels any given situation good or bad 🙏
Everything you share is helpful but what help me the most regarding feeling lost is the subtle realization that I haven't anywhere specific to be. Sadhu sadhu sadhu Thank you venerable Nick
you wise word about not beating myself up are words I need to take in. It is my mind set to knock myself down and then stomp on myself for not being perfect enough, smart enough, fast enough and so on. I never miss a moment to berate myself, I am filled with self loathing and self hate. I have felt this and thought this for over 50 years so It will not be easy habit to break. I will take your words to heart and make the effort to change. thank you for all of your videos. Love and may peace prevail
I gave up drinking alcohol 2 yrs ago on xmas. It completely changed my life for the better. It was difficult and still at times challenging as my routines completely changed but I found my true passion for life again. Thx Venerable Nick! I love your videos, they really help me too and I hope your doing well!
I wanted to go to your retreat centre but sadly I couldn’t get approval by the authorities to travel. I will wait till later next year to try again. Like what you have shared. No use beating myself or others. Just let it be and when the time is right, I would be able to go. 🙏🏼
I really needed to hear this, thank you. i have just graduated uni in October and im starting my first job thats actually related to my degree in 2 weeks, but i cant say im as overjoyed as i thought i would be. I started thinking back to my previous life choices and thought maybe i would have had a more secure life path if i didnt choose music, and now im stuck on this unpaved (and somewhat thorny) pathway and i dont know if it will lead to something beautiful or absolutely nothing at all. Thinking about all of this got me really stuck in my own head and made me feel really insecure and lost and honestly hopeless, i even pondered if i would be better off not being here at one point recently, however this video gave me a sense of peace. While this is still a path i must walk alone, it makes my heart feel full to know that while im walking it alone, there are others who are also paving their own path in life facing similar challenges, and hopefully we can all triumph in the end. Thank you again for this video.
I'm 70, with one failing kidney working only 23%. I have no motivation, I isolation, my computer is my entertainment ... no I Don't Do FB or twiter...and I have no birth family or friends. I do have a son who does his own thing. I'm just tired and overwhelmed and don't know where to start to Do what I know I Should Do to help myself.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart 💜…. . Live with no regrets, try everything! Say yes to opportunities. Be courageous. Knowing what I don’t want or like is equally as important as finding passions. Nobody ever died from uncomfortable… I try new things at least 3X before I decide if it’s for me. EG : dancing … finally found a style I love after many attempts at classes. Believe in yourself… May joy and contentment follow you ❤️☀️🌸
Thank you! I am 53 year old, so I can't be a monk { I wish I could} but I still love Zen/Buddhist/Catholic {and meditation, pray and art}. Peace Corp is a another idea. This is my 3th month as a meditation/stroke/exercise person. Talk wise, I have an small speech impediment, but everything else is fine { movement is awesome and writing is good}. Financially, unsure. Thank you for the thoughts. Be safe and take care.😀Thank you again!
This makes me feel like these past years haven’t been wasted. Even if I have been all over the place, I have just been checking things off the list of things I want to try, I won’t have regrets in the future. Thanks Ven. Nick 🙏🏼
I know it's that time of year and all, but it was a relief to see this video. I feel like I've had setback after setback, and I see the people around me getting their lives together. I don't even look at social media anymore so it's purely from good old fashioned real life comparison. lol I feel like when I hit a wall and don't know what to do I try to do new things. In the hopes that maybe one of them will spark something inside and make it a bit easier to keep going. So I was glad to see that was one of the topics. I've studied a bit about Buddhism and Stoicism. It amazed me how despite originating from different sides of the Earth that there was still some overlap. In an increasingly modern world it felt reassuring to know some of these concerns are thousands of years old. One thing I was struggling to wrap my head around is the purpose of suffering that doesn't have a clear purpose. I understand that knowing suffering can increase empathy for others. But at the same time it's like how am I supposed to hold space for them when I'm trying to get the leaks out of my own ship? I try to remind myself that failure is going to happen eventually. That a lot of people have failed before succeeding. Maybe I'm looking for a sign that I'm on the right track?
permission from Bhante.... Knowing/understanding the suffering is majorly for your liberation. Caring, sympathy for others..... just arise as side effects. When you know pain and if you are becoming enlightened, you automatically develop sympathy for others. This quality will not need any space from your mind. You will not need to water that plant, it will grow by itself
Yes!! Trying everything is so important! I spent my whole life thinking a certain career was for me because it involves everything I’m passionate about. But the reality of the work, especially since I was doing it independently, was far more intense and energy draining than I ever imagined. Now I’m assessing either doing it as a hobby, which removes the pressures that I didn’t like, and the other portion maybe teaching again, but differently. I prefer flow so I’m changing careers into a field I was experimenting with when the other career was picking up. Never thought I would let go of what I worked towards and in my whole adult life! But it’s in trying new activities too that I’ve learned to integrate those too. Very important lesson!
I never feel like i am alone. I feel my internal light is always there with me. I also have my pets who never judge and show kindness to me as i do to them.
Proverbs 18:1 says: “Whoever isolates himself pursues his own selfish desires; he rejects all practical wisdom. The presence of God is daily prayers in your every day life. Psalm 91. Contribute to society and the economy. Matthew 20 and be a good steward. Luke 16:1-9. Avoid occults and denominations Isaiah 44:5-7
Thank you for your beautiful, loving, wise and helpful advice. I've felt so lost for such a long time.. and life puts this video along my path to help me find the way... Thank you so much for your love, dedication, kindness and wisdom. ✨🌈
Sadhu ka 🙏 You’re such a treasure. It’s not creepy that you like teaching about suffering. We’re needed at this time of turmoil. Thank you from bottom of my heart 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you Nick. This Advice is the most valuable Christmas gift I’ve received this year. There are big challenges in front of me and I’m scared and don’t want to fail. You just took all the pressure off my shoulders and delivered me a perfect guide.❤
Proverbs 18:1 says: “Whoever isolates himself pursues his own selfish desires; he rejects all practical wisdom. The presence of God is daily prayers in your every day life. Psalm 91. Contribute to society and the economy. Matthew 20 and be a good steward. Luke 16:1-9. Avoid occults and denominations Isaiah 44:5-7
Teacher. 27/12. Back to basic. I can run now. But I need to be mindful. Be careful. I am not slow. I am going for discovery. It is hard to find self. World see a value to what is successful what is desirable. Is it for me? I do not know. I do know I want peace. I want o know me. I want to know if my emotional support is not here with me, I will still be joyful and inner radiance. I am my own happiness. So more to learn about self. Be patience my heart ❤️ Transference of merit to Teacher. Thank you for Teacher kind words. Thank you Teacher for encouragement. Thank you Teacher for the reminder. Sadhu sadhu sadhu.
Thank you! I was just a few days ago looking if you made a new video like this, because I felt very lost, after some new experience. So it’s really beautiful to see this video today! Thank you for addressing life’s challenges in time!
Reflection. 13/1/24 Teacher, there will be a new direction in my working life this year. Just got to know about it. Got to readjust to new environment and what worry me it is back to a place where I do not a good experience. Will be tapping on your advise and encouragement. Importantly will use it to prove to myself I have move on. Face my demon and be brave. One step at a time. Bless Teacher. Sadhu sadhu sadhu.
Ditto this helps too with a new job I have that is great pay but high pressure and not loving it money or not….maybe I have to look for the golden nuggets like he said to get to where I want to be.
I always love watching all your videos Ven. Nick. Thanks for sharing all your positive words and helping people. So many of us really need it. Sabay sabay the best word. Sathu Sathu Sathu
Venerable Nick, Thank you so much for this valuable talk. The 3 tips are very useful and helpful. I appreciate your kindness and willingness to share your knowledge with us. I send my best wishes to you now and in the coming new year! 🙏
Hi Nick I’m retraining as a Psychotherapist and so fascinated with the interface between eastern philosophy and psychology from a western perspective. Also would also say you really have such a lovely aura, I can see how you would have had such a good therapeutic alliance with clients when you practiced as a therapist. Thanks for all you do, your simplicity and the simplicity in the Buddhas teachings is what I and many others need in such a frenetic and choice filled world! ❤
Wonderful. Thank you indeed, Ven. Nick, for once more encouraging with your deep experience and natural love. A happy new year to all of you at the monastery ! 💖
I feel like your video was made specifically for me, Venerable Nick. This is where I am in my life currently. I have tried many paths but have always compared my progress to others which discouraged me greatly. Thanks to you, I have learned to pay closer attention to the "breadcrumbs" of each experience instead of writing each experience off as a failure.
Even the sound of your voice exudes such kindness and compassion that I feel less lost just listening to you, Venerable Nick🙏 I may still feel lost but at least I don’t feel alone❤️
thank you. Last night I went to sleep feeling a bit lost about an education I pursuing not being sure about this path and I remembered your teaching. this video really helpful. It came at the right time. Bless you
Thank you Nick for always sharing your kind words, compassionate message, and for just being authentically YOU! Sending you positive energy filled with much gratitude 😊💯!
Well Nick you have definitely found your niche as these short videos are so inspirational!! and you are so supportive of those who are suffering - never under estimate the power of what you are doing -your tips are so beneficial - thank you for sharing
I could never express in words how grateful I am for you and how much I appreciate your teachings. I'd be lost without you. Been feeling very lost lately with kids grown and finding my path. You just helped me reground. Blessings to you
Thank you so much! Always very inspiring :) Sometimes I feel like I have lived many lives, and yes, the feeling of failure comes easily. But when a friend asked me if I were to die tomorrow I would be satisfied, in a way I say yes, because after all I have had the opportunity to live those many lives.
Thank you so much for the tips. I like to watch every video you post and help me more clarity bout how to handle different situations I encounter in my life. Appreciated very much ❤
Oii Nick!I would like to go to Thailand some day😊 I do feel lost many tímes.Sometimes i feel like i am getting into something,but than,loose interest🤔 Thank you for your help😍🇧🇷
Revision day - 4/1/24. Teacher. Thank you for this timely reminder. Learning to talk kindly and clearly like Teacher. Learning to emulate like Teacher to approach life with an open heart. Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu ❤
It's nice of you to make this video. All of your suggestions are much easier said than done. Life is mostly suffering, misery and dissapointment. It's also somehow an illusion. It's so hard to overcome the maya, glamour and illusion your mind subjects you to. At least being a monk, you are evolving out of this cesspit of a world.
Thank you for your kindness and loving message. You had a good life like dancer and therapist and you quit everything and now you are a monk. I love your psth. Thank you so much
Proverbs 18:1 says: “Whoever isolates himself pursues his own selfish desires; he rejects all practical wisdom. The presence of God is daily prayers in your every day life. Psalm 91. Contribute to society and the economy. Matthew 20 and be a good steward. Luke 16:1-9. Avoid occults and denominations Isaiah 44:5-7
Hi Nick! Always good to see you!! Can you give us some advice on trust? How to trust? How to balance our inner insecurities as it pertains to trusting other people. How to manage fear...like the fear of someone betraying your trust. What are your thoughts on that? Thank you my friend! 🙏🏻🤍
I think a lot of people will appreciate this advice. I know I'm at a lost point in life, not the first one. lol I think its a lot more unexpected at this particular age. It probably happens a lot more than it's discussed. This topic should be explored more.🙏✨🍃Thankyou for shedding light on this topic.☀️I know it's not something easy to discuss w most people.
Thank you from a searcher ,this is very helpful, and I know I must change my mind set and try everything, I'm praying and searching thank you again can anyone be a monk is there a age limit?
Thank you so much for sharing your personal examples. I am using your video to help me figure out what to do because of a breakup - I don't know which path to take and where to start. This talk reminds me of one of the best talks you've shared in the past called, What I Wish My Therapist Would Have Said to Me. --- I've followed and listened to your journey since 2000. You've helped me through so many trials, pain and suffering, self love and figuring out what's the point of it all. If you have time one day -- could you share what Buddhism teaches about sexuality and being grounded in a relationship --- temptations that surrounds us all the time (from social media to entertainment to books and advertisements). How to be still and not let those temptations be a distraction? Thank you.
Thanks Mr Nick for sharing your contents, but one thing which arise in my mind is about eliminating doubts. In this world doubt is the one thing which saves us and guides us, it will irritate inside of us but it is the quest to the truth, thank you.
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What has been helpful for you to not feel lost?
Timestamp
0:00 Intro
1:20 Shift your mindset
4:30 Try everything
7:49 Assess the situation correctly
11:41 Summary
Hello Ven Nick, thank you for this message. I remind myself that any negative feelings are a consequence of my thoughts, and I use stillness and affirmations whenever I need to shift my mindset. Everything is what it is, neither positive nor negative. I’m learning that it’s only my mindset that labels any given situation good or bad 🙏
Everything you share is helpful but what help me the most regarding feeling lost is the subtle realization that I haven't anywhere specific to be.
Sadhu sadhu sadhu
Thank you venerable Nick
you wise word about not beating myself up are words I need to take in. It is my mind set to knock myself down and then stomp on myself for not being perfect enough, smart enough, fast enough and so on. I never miss a moment to berate myself, I am filled with self loathing and self hate. I have felt this and thought this for over 50 years so It will not be easy habit to break. I will take your words to heart and make the effort to change.
thank you for all of your videos.
Love and may peace prevail
Accepting meaningless helped me to not get lost. By not walking a path to a certain goal there is no point to get lost.
Thank you.
So sad to know how many of us lost in this crowded world 😢. Big hug for you all. ❤
😊😊
Thank you. I needed that hug 🤗
quit alcohol and smoking for 3years. i am feeling more light and energetic in life.
That’s fantastic my friend. Keep it up 😊
You are such a comfort in a world that can feel so chaotic 🙏🏽
Aww Thank you so much 😊
I gave up drinking alcohol 2 yrs ago on xmas. It completely changed my life for the better. It was difficult and still at times challenging as my routines completely changed but I found my true passion for life again. Thx Venerable Nick! I love your videos, they really help me too and I hope your doing well!
Wow congratulations my friend. That’s great news. Well done and please keep it up 😊
I have stop drinking for 110 days, but this new year i drinking for celebration, bad decision ....start from 0 days again
I want to quit smoking hukkah 😢i need help
I wanted to go to your retreat centre but sadly I couldn’t get approval by the authorities to travel. I will wait till later next year to try again. Like what you have shared. No use beating myself or others. Just let it be and when the time is right, I would be able to go. 🙏🏼
Aww I’m sorry to hear that. Yes please try again and hope you’ll be able to make it next year 😊
Oh that's a shame x
Thanks to Ven Nick & Karen for your kind words of encouragement. 🙏🏼
Thank you, Ven. Nick. Every time I feel lost I come back to your wise advice and never regret it. 🙏
You're so welcome!
I really needed to hear this, thank you. i have just graduated uni in October and im starting my first job thats actually related to my degree in 2 weeks, but i cant say im as overjoyed as i thought i would be. I started thinking back to my previous life choices and thought maybe i would have had a more secure life path if i didnt choose music, and now im stuck on this unpaved (and somewhat thorny) pathway and i dont know if it will lead to something beautiful or absolutely nothing at all. Thinking about all of this got me really stuck in my own head and made me feel really insecure and lost and honestly hopeless, i even pondered if i would be better off not being here at one point recently, however this video gave me a sense of peace. While this is still a path i must walk alone, it makes my heart feel full to know that while im walking it alone, there are others who are also paving their own path in life facing similar challenges, and hopefully we can all triumph in the end. Thank you again for this video.
I'm 70, with one failing kidney working only 23%. I have no motivation, I isolation, my computer is my entertainment ... no I Don't Do FB or twiter...and I have no birth family or friends. I do have a son who does his own thing. I'm just tired and overwhelmed and don't know where to start to Do what I know I Should Do to help myself.
Finding a community or an activity within a community can be helpful my friend.
Do not isolate yourself. Horrible for you. Hugs
🫂 sending you a hug and my prayers
How wonderful ❤ Thank you so much ❤
golden nuggets - yes!
when we are most bothered is when our attention should be highest - yes!
😊😊
Thank you from the bottom of my heart 💜…. . Live with no regrets, try everything! Say yes to opportunities. Be courageous. Knowing what I don’t want or like is equally as important as finding passions. Nobody ever died from uncomfortable… I try new things at least 3X before I decide if it’s for me. EG : dancing … finally found a style I love after many attempts at classes. Believe in yourself… May joy and contentment follow you ❤️☀️🌸
Oh wonderful my friend. Thank you so much for sharing your experience 😊
I needed to hear this!
You are a real influencer, Sir!
Glad it was helpful! Thank you 😊
Good evening Ven. And thanks for your great sharing and nice dhamma talk❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🌹
Thank you so much 😊
Thank you! I am 53 year old, so I can't be a monk { I wish I could} but I still love Zen/Buddhist/Catholic {and meditation, pray and art}. Peace Corp is a another idea. This is my 3th month as a meditation/stroke/exercise person. Talk wise, I have an small speech impediment, but everything else is fine { movement is awesome and writing is good}. Financially, unsure. Thank you for the thoughts. Be safe and take care.😀Thank you again!
You’re welcome my friend 😊
Why can't you be a monk at 53? Is there an age limit ?
This makes me feel like these past years haven’t been wasted. Even if I have been all over the place, I have just been checking things off the list of things I want to try, I won’t have regrets in the future. Thanks Ven. Nick 🙏🏼
Yesss definitely not a waste. Just take the best parts and keep going 😊
I know it's that time of year and all, but it was a relief to see this video.
I feel like I've had setback after setback, and I see the people around me getting their lives together. I don't even look at social media anymore so it's purely from good old fashioned real life comparison. lol
I feel like when I hit a wall and don't know what to do I try to do new things. In the hopes that maybe one of them will spark something inside and make it a bit easier to keep going. So I was glad to see that was one of the topics.
I've studied a bit about Buddhism and Stoicism. It amazed me how despite originating from different sides of the Earth that there was still some overlap. In an increasingly modern world it felt reassuring to know some of these concerns are thousands of years old.
One thing I was struggling to wrap my head around is the purpose of suffering that doesn't have a clear purpose. I understand that knowing suffering can increase empathy for others. But at the same time it's like how am I supposed to hold space for them when I'm trying to get the leaks out of my own ship?
I try to remind myself that failure is going to happen eventually. That a lot of people have failed before succeeding. Maybe I'm looking for a sign that I'm on the right track?
Yes this time of the year can be challenging for some. I’m glad that this video was helpful during this time.
permission from Bhante.... Knowing/understanding the suffering is majorly for your liberation. Caring, sympathy for others..... just arise as side effects. When you know pain and if you are becoming enlightened, you automatically develop sympathy for others. This quality will not need any space from your mind. You will not need to water that plant, it will grow by itself
Yes!! Trying everything is so important! I spent my whole life thinking a certain career was for me because it involves everything I’m passionate about. But the reality of the work, especially since I was doing it independently, was far more intense and energy draining than I ever imagined. Now I’m assessing either doing it as a hobby, which removes the pressures that I didn’t like, and the other portion maybe teaching again, but differently. I prefer flow so I’m changing careers into a field I was experimenting with when the other career was picking up. Never thought I would let go of what I worked towards and in my whole adult life! But it’s in trying new activities too that I’ve learned to integrate those too. Very important lesson!
Excellent venerable Nick🙏🙏
Thank you 😊
Thank you Namaste❤
You’re welcome ☺️
Just what I needed right now.
Wonderful my friend 😊
Sadhu sadhu sadhu
Thank you
🙏
You’re welcome ☺️
Thank you as allways Nick : )
You’re welcome ☺️
Google Maps was a great help for me. Never again feel lost.
Good one Jordi! 😂🤣
I never feel like i am alone. I feel my internal light is always there with me. I also have my pets who never judge and show kindness to me as i do to them.
Proverbs 18:1 says: “Whoever isolates himself pursues his own selfish desires; he rejects all practical wisdom. The presence of God is daily prayers in your every day life. Psalm 91. Contribute to society and the economy. Matthew 20 and be a good steward. Luke 16:1-9. Avoid occults and denominations Isaiah 44:5-7
Thank you. Your video made me feel better.
You’re welcome! I’m glad it’s helpful 😊
Thank you for your beautiful, loving, wise and helpful advice. I've felt so lost for such a long time.. and life puts this video along my path to help me find the way... Thank you so much for your love, dedication, kindness and wisdom. ✨🌈
You’re welcome! I’m glad it’s helpful 😊
As a person who fails a lot of times, getting back up might seem senseless but I do it anyway cuz thats the zest of life
Sadhu ka 🙏
You’re such a treasure. It’s not creepy that you like teaching about suffering. We’re needed at this time of turmoil. Thank you from bottom of my heart 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you Nick. This Advice is the most valuable Christmas gift I’ve received this year. There are big challenges in front of me and I’m scared and don’t want to fail. You just took all the pressure off my shoulders and delivered me a perfect guide.❤
Aww I’m glad it’s helpful. I’m glad it took off some pressure 😊
Proverbs 18:1 says: “Whoever isolates himself pursues his own selfish desires; he rejects all practical wisdom. The presence of God is daily prayers in your every day life. Psalm 91. Contribute to society and the economy. Matthew 20 and be a good steward. Luke 16:1-9. Avoid occults and denominations Isaiah 44:5-7
Good evening Ven.
🙏🙏🙏
Good evening my friend 😊
Teacher. 27/12.
Back to basic. I can run now. But I need to be mindful. Be careful. I am not slow. I am going for discovery. It is hard to find self. World see a value to what is successful what is desirable. Is it for me?
I do not know.
I do know I want peace. I want o know me. I want to know if my emotional support is not here with me, I will still be joyful and inner radiance. I am my own happiness.
So more to learn about self. Be patience my heart ❤️
Transference of merit to Teacher. Thank you for Teacher kind words. Thank you Teacher for encouragement. Thank you Teacher for the reminder. Sadhu sadhu sadhu.
Sadhu sadhu and yes we need to tread with wisdom and continue with our practice diligently 😊
When I feel lost, if I go back to doing something to help people, I feel a lot less lost. Thank you Ven. Nick. Very interesting video and good advise😊
You’re welcome ☺️
Deep gratitude to you venerable Nick May you be happy in this world and Dhamma world thank you for your teaching 😊 🙏 🙏🙏
Sadhu sadhu! Thank you so much 😊
Thank you! I was just a few days ago looking if you made a new video like this, because I felt very lost, after some new experience. So it’s really beautiful to see this video today! Thank you for addressing life’s challenges in time!
Happy Buddha day Venerable Nick
Sadhu sadhu 😊😊
Reflection. 13/1/24
Teacher, there will be a new direction in my working life this year. Just got to know about it. Got to readjust to new environment and what worry me it is back to a place where I do not a good experience.
Will be tapping on your advise and encouragement. Importantly will use it to prove to myself I have move on. Face my demon and be brave.
One step at a time. Bless Teacher.
Sadhu sadhu sadhu.
🙏🙏🙏🙏 Thank you. It is always the Monks who have been there.
😊😊
Needed to hear this. Been feeling lost and behind in life recently. Thank you
Ditto this helps too with a new job I have that is great pay but high pressure and not loving it money or not….maybe I have to look for the golden nuggets like he said to get to where I want to be.
Glad I could help 😊
Wow perfectly said. The right amount of simple!
Thank you so much 😊
Thanks
You’re welcome ☺️
In notions of love and a sea of merits.
😊😊
Thank you Nick❤
You’re welcome ☺️
And you are funny, “Try anything, and make sure it is not something immoral or illegal” 😂
You are amazing.
😊😊
I always love watching all your videos Ven. Nick. Thanks for sharing all your positive words and helping people. So many of us really need it. Sabay sabay the best word. Sathu Sathu Sathu
Aww thank you! I’m glad it’s helpful 😊
Thank you !
You're welcome!
Am So glad I saw your video. Its really life saving
Greetings LP Nick 🙏 Namaste great insight as usual thank you for sharing be blessed 🙏Namo Buddhaya Namo Amitabhaya 🙏 Sadhu be blessed LP Nick always 🙏
Sadhu sadhu Thank you so much 😊
Exactly what I needed, thank you 🙏
I’m glad it’s helpful Sophie 😊
Venerable Nick, Thank you so much for this valuable talk. The 3 tips are very useful and helpful. I appreciate your kindness and willingness to share your knowledge with us. I send my best wishes to you now and in the coming new year! 🙏
Thank you so much 😊
Hi Nick I’m retraining as a Psychotherapist and so fascinated with the interface between eastern philosophy and psychology from a western perspective. Also would also say you really have such a lovely aura, I can see how you would have had such a good therapeutic alliance with clients when you practiced as a therapist. Thanks for all you do, your simplicity and the simplicity in the Buddhas teachings is what I and many others need in such a frenetic and choice filled world!
❤
Thank you for this guidance. I resonate with this so much. 🙏🏽
You are so welcome 😊
You’re such an inspiration for me! Thank you so much for sharing these valuable tips with us. So useful and applicable! Big Hug from Brazil!
Wonderful. Thank you indeed, Ven. Nick, for once more encouraging with your deep experience and natural love.
A happy new year to all of you at the monastery ! 💖
I feel like your video was made specifically for me, Venerable Nick. This is where I am in my life currently. I have tried many paths but have always compared my progress to others which discouraged me greatly. Thanks to you, I have learned to pay closer attention to the "breadcrumbs" of each experience instead of writing each experience off as a failure.
Even the sound of your voice exudes such kindness and compassion that I feel less lost just listening to you, Venerable Nick🙏 I may still feel lost but at least I don’t feel alone❤️
thank you. Last night I went to sleep feeling a bit lost about an education I pursuing not being sure about this path and I remembered your teaching. this video really helpful. It came at the right time. Bless you
Ven. Nick, Thank you for sharing your insights about suffering! You’re the best.
Sadhu sadhu thank you so much 😊
Thank you Nick for always sharing your kind words, compassionate message, and for just being authentically YOU! Sending you positive energy filled with much gratitude 😊💯!
Aww Thank you so much for your kind words 😊
Thank you so much🙏
You're welcome 😊
Well Nick you have definitely found your niche as these short videos are so inspirational!! and you are so supportive of those who are suffering - never under estimate the power of what you are doing -your tips are so beneficial - thank you for sharing
Awww that’s very kind of you. Thank you so much my friend 😊
ඔබ වහනසේට උතුම් නිර්වාණය ප්රාර්ථනා කරමි🙏
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Thank you so much for yor helpful videos, Nick. "Try everything"... It comes to my mind Nike's motto: "Just do it".
You’re welcome and yes the motto is great 😊
I could never express in words how grateful I am for you and how much I appreciate your teachings. I'd be lost without you. Been feeling very lost lately with kids grown and finding my path. You just helped me reground. Blessings to you
Aww I’m glad it’s helpful my friend 😊
Life can be hard, but it's also what we make of it- simplicity is key! 🙏🏼 #OneLove
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Thank you so much and appreciated.I'm Thai and live here rest of my life.🙏
You’re welcome ☺️
Thank you and I hope you are doing well too.
I am! Thank you so much 😊
The keyword for me was 'eliminating doubt'. Thanks for the video❤️
Greetings from koh Samui Nick .
Greetings my friend 😊
Thank you very much Ven. Nick for giving us your wisdom
My pleasure! Thank you 😊
Thank you so much! Always very inspiring :) Sometimes I feel like I have lived many lives, and yes, the feeling of failure comes easily. But when a friend asked me if I were to die tomorrow I would be satisfied, in a way I say yes, because after all I have had the opportunity to live those many lives.
Thank you so much 😊
Ven Nick, your videos are so helpful, thank you so much! Sadhu
Thank you so much 😊
Thank you so much for the tips. I like to watch every video you post and help me more clarity bout how to handle different situations I encounter in my life. Appreciated very much ❤
Aww I’m glad it was helpful my friend 😊
I’m glad I’m not alone feeling this way I always feel so lost in life…being adopted didn’t help feeling abandoned too.
You got this my friend 😊
Oii Nick!I would like to go to Thailand some day😊
I do feel lost many tímes.Sometimes i feel like i am getting into something,but than,loose interest🤔
Thank you for your help😍🇧🇷
Revision day - 4/1/24.
Teacher. Thank you for this timely reminder. Learning to talk kindly and clearly like Teacher. Learning to emulate like Teacher to approach life with an open heart.
Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu ❤
Sadhu sadhu!
It's nice of you to make this video. All of your suggestions are much easier said than done. Life is mostly suffering, misery and dissapointment. It's also somehow an illusion. It's so hard to overcome the maya, glamour and illusion your mind subjects you to. At least being a monk, you are evolving out of this cesspit of a world.
Thank you so much 😊
Thank you from Poland
You’re welcome ☺️
Thanks Venerable Nick for another fantastic video! Clarity restored 😁
Glad you enjoyed it! 😊
Thanks!
You’re welcome ☺️
Thank you for your kindness and loving message. You had a good life like dancer and therapist and you quit everything and now you are a monk. I love your psth. Thank you so much
Thank you so much!
So proud of you and also everything you say is so helpful to so many including myself
Thanks Nick for sharing this wisdom.💐
My pleasure! Thank you so much 😊
You have helped me feel centered and calm Venerable Nick. So grateful to you.
Wonderful! Glad it helped 😊
Proverbs 18:1 says: “Whoever isolates himself pursues his own selfish desires; he rejects all practical wisdom. The presence of God is daily prayers in your every day life. Psalm 91. Contribute to society and the economy. Matthew 20 and be a good steward. Luke 16:1-9. Avoid occults and denominations Isaiah 44:5-7
Hi Nick! Always good to see you!! Can you give us some advice on trust? How to trust? How to balance our inner insecurities as it pertains to trusting other people. How to manage fear...like the fear of someone betraying your trust. What are your thoughts on that? Thank you my friend! 🙏🏻🤍
Ohhh that’s a great topic. Thank you for sharing this suggestion 😊
Ven. Nick as usual I need it and u gave it! THANKS and love ❤ from India!
Oh wonderful! I’m glad it was helpful 😊
I think a lot of people will appreciate this advice. I know I'm at a lost point in life, not the first one. lol I think its a lot more unexpected at this particular age. It probably happens a lot more than it's discussed. This topic should be explored more.🙏✨🍃Thankyou for shedding light on this topic.☀️I know it's not something easy to discuss w most people.
Thank you 🤗🦋💜sending love and light brothers and sisters 🤗🦋💜
You’re welcome ☺️
Happy new year, Nick :) DongDong , health and luck
Happy new year!
Thanks again VEN. NICK
You’re welcome ☺️
Exactly what I needed to hear this first day of 2024. Thank you, venerable Nick.🙏
Wonderful my friend 😊
Thank you Ven.Nick for your compassionate and kind guidance .We appreciate you 🙏🪷
You are so welcome 😊
Thank you Ven Nick for another very motivating video. Saddhu x 3 🙏🙏🙏
Sadhu! Glad it was helpful 😊
Thank you for your teachings they're so helpful and let me know I'm not alone
เป็นช่องที่มีประโยชน์มากค่ะ 🙏 สาธุ...
Sadhu sadhu 😊
Exactly what I needed to hear this first day 2024. Thank you, venerable Nick.🙏
Wonderful!
Thank you from a searcher ,this is very helpful, and I know I must change my mind set and try everything, I'm praying and searching thank you again can anyone be a monk is there a age limit?
Thank you so much for sharing your personal examples. I am using your video to help me figure out what to do because of a breakup - I don't know which path to take and where to start. This talk reminds me of one of the best talks you've shared in the past called, What I Wish My Therapist Would Have Said to Me. --- I've followed and listened to your journey since 2000. You've helped me through so many trials, pain and suffering, self love and figuring out what's the point of it all. If you have time one day -- could you share what Buddhism teaches about sexuality and being grounded in a relationship --- temptations that surrounds us all the time (from social media to entertainment to books and advertisements). How to be still and not let those temptations be a distraction? Thank you.
🙏🙏🙏 thank you for sharing this voice of clarity with us Ajahn 😊
Sadhu sadhu! I’m glad it resonates with you 😊
Thanks Mr Nick for sharing your contents, but one thing which arise in my mind is about eliminating doubts. In this world doubt is the one thing which saves us and guides us, it will irritate inside of us but it is the quest to the truth, thank you.
Attempt to find doubts usefulness - truth, can only occur where so ever error is left freed to correct it.
You’re welcome