What to Do When You're Suffering | A Monk's Perspective
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- Опубликовано: 16 июн 2024
- What to Do When You're Suffering | A Monk's Perspective
In honor of Mental health awareness month, I wanted to bring awareness and give a general overview of mental health along with buddhism. Both of these can be seen as models that help to address change and suffering. I hope learning about both the east and west helps to give you more tools. For anyone who is struggling with mental health, please feel free to reach out for support. #monks #mentalhealth #buddhism
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0:00 Intro
1:42 Mental health
2:35 Theories of change
5:57 Buddhism
7:53 Buddhism model
10:40 Takeaway
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Thanks for watching.
How is your mental health at the moment? and what kind of support are you utilizing?
Diet and exercise are the only two options I've found to provide any significant improvement to my mental health. I've tried therapy and was suggested anti-depressants and not a fan of either.
@@db1777 Hopefully you can add mindfulness and meditation as well if possible :)
I am using meditation, reasoning and music some ammount of artwork. sometimes music is counterproductive the same music, and sometimes its productive.
Not so good.. I am talking with a therapist and trying to get back on medication. I am reading Thich Nhat Hanh's "The Miracle of Mindfulness" and doing some meditation.. I find that my back hurts and I always fall asleep during meditation so it's hard to keep practicing.
@@nickkeomahavong01 now i meditate all day long except for moments when its impossible. I am meditated when i am thinking, meditated when i am walking meditated when i am watching videos somewhat meditated when i am writing.
What a beautiful soul this man is. Like a luminous crystal, like the sun warming ones whole being. Many years a Western therapist myself, I would have wished to be his client. What a jewel.
Wonderful soul.
So relatable ❤
So true what a beautiful soul and aura 🙏🏾
Perhaps this can be helpful to someone. Remember, sad feelings will eventually lift. You are not your emotions. Try to remember that moods will come and go. Have the strength to allow them to exist and know they’re not permanent. Take them a day at a time and accept that “this too shall pass”. God bless all.
Thanks so much
I cannot stress how Buddhism has helped me “see” my mind. Thank you so much Ven Nick. 🙏🙏🙏
Wonderful my friend 😊
To all those who are suffering from mental illness including me, just remember that you're not alone. I'm 20yrs old right now but I'll overcome it and you will too 🙂
Namo Buddhay 🙏🏻🛐
Love from India 🇮🇳
🙏🇦🇺thanks mental health is something people preach but don’t actually do anything to help I suffer various symptoms of adult adhd and again I got fired from my job because I don’t fit in a box , no one cares let alone under stands 😕
Oh no. Sorry to hear about your experience.
Listening to your wisdom always always ALWAYS restores my hope. I have been watching your videos for years and I now know that when things feel bleak or as if I will always be stuck in anxiety and fear, I can come to your videos and find guidance. You bring me ease, hope and motivation. Thank you, from the absolute bottom of my heart.
I feel the same.
Ven. Nick, I am at PaPae and have two of your books. This place is beautiful and amazing. Just as the city, so many temples one after the other. There are people from all over the planet. The monks are amazing and you were the reason why I came here. I am here like a lot of the others, looking for a way to stop suffering. I’ve practice for over 10 years, but need help with some issues(like family). I’m here for the extended retreat and have no time restraint.
Much Metta. 🙏🙏🙏
Sadhu, sadhu, sadhu.
Oh wow! I'm glad you are enjoying your time at Papae. Please soak it up and allow that space to heal :) Hopefully i'll run into you while you are there!
Thank you so much. I’ve been struggling lately and have started relying on unhealthy coping mechanisms that I thought I’d let go of. I rewatched this twice to let it sink in more. The whole video was wonderful but your caring words toward the end were more needed than anything. ♥️
Aww thank you so much. I’m glad it’s helpful and yes please keep going my friend.😊
"See things the way that they are and not the way that you want them to be"- Niccolo Machiavelli.
This was the way that he felt government officials should view opponents and opposition. However, I took it and applied it to issues involving people who were unhealthy for me regardless of our relationship and/or how long I may have known them.
In the end, people will either add to you or take away.
Thank you for this. My son has schizophrenia and anger, greed and delusion are the 3 things that are his focus. It is such a struggle because there are constant ups and downs. I am trying to also keep my mental health. I am grateful for your information at this time.
You give me ease and peace in.my.moment of challenges/suffering listening and watching your videos a gigantic help of looking deeper to myself. My sincere gratitude Nick for givungn of yourself through your wisdom!!! Am.from.the Philippines.
Thank you so much 😊
I’m struggling with my mental health right now. Anxiety & depression. And at this moment, I feel like I’m living inside my head instead of the real life. Everything that has happened in my daily life feels like a dream. I can’t focus on anything. When I tried to stay focus, my mind wanders around and creates their own scenarios. I feel like I’m detaching away from the real life. I just want it to stop. I want to feel happy & content again. I want to feel alive again. I tried doing meditation but my mind always wanders around. And I got tired trying to bring back my focus. But I will still continue practicing meditation & mindfulness because I know that I need to practice to control my own mind. Whoever reads this, please pray for me and to the others who also suffering from mental illness. 💚💚💚
And to Ven Nick, you are an amazing human being. I found your videos while searching for more info on mindfulness and I’m glad I stumbled upon your videos. It brings me peace when listening to your videos. I hope I can live happily and feel at ease like how you & your brother monks live.
You'll be OK. Sending prayers 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
I send you prayers..
May you find happiness and contentment very soon..
You reminded me of a Dhammapada verse: "Cease to do evil, learn to do good, and purify your mind."
In almost every aspect of life, I'm an absolute failure.
It's hideous and shameful and I truly die inside.
I am having a rough time at the moment. I don't feel understood by some important people in my family, it's like we have a hard time connecting. This is painful and sometimes makes me sad. Also, I have been seeing less my friends since the pandemic started and I feel a bit isolated, as I work from home. Sometimes it's hard to find motivation and that makes me feel anxious or confused. The good news is that I am learning to regulate in a healthy way, by taking care of myself, sharing with my partner and friends and taking some steps to feel more connected. But it takes time and sometimes it's hard. Thank you for your kind words.
@Jak Mihailo Hello! It's very kind and compassionate of you to reach out! Fortunately, I am in a much better place now. I have been doing some serious inner work/meditation with the help of a teacher. I was able to deal with the tough feelings and I have started letting go of my negative beliefs. I feel grateful and forgiving, and even more importantly, at peace 🙏❤
Der r lot of people who suffer with mental problems...either depression, anxiety, PTSD and many more issues.
Ty fr every compassionate word of you in favour of improving mental health of people.🙏
Thank you so much 😊
Venerable, your speech which is full of "metta/loving kindness" is so therapeutic by itself. Greetings from Malaysia. Saddhu, saddhu, saddhu. 🙏🙏🙏
Aww thank you so much for your kindness 😀😀 sadhu sadhu. Hope you are doing well.
I agree, very calming. 🙏
I’d like to deeply thank you !! What you are doing by started this channel is Priceless! You are so wise and clear thinker!
You are projecting Peace…..
Millions don’t have it
Aww thank you so much my friend 😊
@@nickkeomahavong01 just found your channel.. sharing with others !! People need to hear your words ..
Thank you 🙏🏻 sadhu-I always leave your channel with exactly what I need. Thank you
Thank you so much for this. Your energy is so calming, beautiful, and thoughtful. You are helping me a lot through times where the mind can try to take over. Lots of love 💛💛
Thank you, dear Nick, again and again for a so useful information and for your loving sharing and support 💓
Thank you Nick! I'm a Cuban always watch your Videos and it helps me a lot!
Thank You ✨It was helpful✨
Venerable Nick am going through a hard time and your words always helps me hope with this hardship in my life I achieve my dreams !
Greetings. I am in Mobile, AL and have taught many monks English here. Welcome to our city. I am so happy to have come across your videos including your five steps on how to change. I have subscribed to your channel and your discussion on mental health from a Buddhist point of view is invigorating. Best wishes and safe travels 😀. I hope to meet you one day
Thank you for your kind wisdom.😊
You’ve become a recent resource for me! I’m recovering from a complex chronic illness, which became far worse due to catching Covid over 1.5 years ago. Days like today when I’m bed bound and dependant on my own mind, your videos are helpful. Thank you and be well!
Thank you for your video
Thank you...
Very good teaching during difficult times. Thank you.
Thank you
What a great overview on mental health models. Wouldn't it be great if all politicians had the compassion of Nick or any random serious Buddhist 😊
Sadhu sadhu thank you so much William for your kind words 😊
Thank you for this video Venerable Nick 😊
Thank you Nick, I am using your knowledge for self-improvement, after a couple of near death medical situations where I 'danced with the Grim Reaper'. I am working on reinventing my life to live more intentionally. I really appreciate the profoundness and simplicity of your teaching, in helping me grow in a direction that is both positive and sustainable. Again, I cannot thank you enough, you are such a blessing in my life!
Thank you, Nick. I have tried western methods more than once but its in the buddhist practice that I find strengh and restore love for myself and others. Long life to you! 🌺
Thank you. I really took my time with this video. And then I went back and watched my old favorites. The challenge it that the rewards require patience the achieve results. Please pray for patience for myself and all beings. Sadhu 🙏🏻
Thanks for this information and knowledge 🙏
I have been in CBT for awhile. Not until I came across your channel did I feel comfortable and at peace. Thank you I have hope
Well done bhante for being brave in this world and finding the light and accepting it
Thank you so much Nick for this video! I've been waiting for your next one, and this topic is so timely. For those who struggle, much of the current news triggers depression. Effort is required to overcome this negativity, and the wisdom you share is priceless ❤
Thank you so much carol! 😊😊😊
perfect video for me right now im really struggling right now
Thank you so much. All you said is so true for me, included the last part as I feel sort of "shy" to seek help. Hoping that starting to meditate 5 minutes a day will help me to relieve my pain, depression, anger... In these past year I discovered myself having bad thoughts like hatred with lot of anger too and this shocked me as I've always cared about others, and what's more my body followed as I've just found out in my blood test results that I've got something wrong in my autoimmune system... this surprised me less. It's so obvious but could I change enough to cure my mind and my body? I don't know but I definitely need to start having my best, positive and caring thoughts for anyone and myself, I've ever been able to ...
Thank you
Rewatched this and its still as meaningful as the first time i watched it. Thank you venerable Nick. Sadhu 🙏
Thank you very much for this Nick
You’re welcome Patrick! Thank you so much 😊
Thank you. I like all the vids I watch and have shared your channel with my dad. I kept quoting your vids and expressing to him how much they helped me and how inspired I am to exercise mindfulness, meditation, & stillness and he was skeptical until he watched one of your vids. We are high energy anxious beings who sometimes go days without sleeping bc of business dealings and these videos are really beginning to broaden our perspectives. I appreciate you taking the time to make these videos.
Awe thank you so much. I’m glad it’s helpful and please tell your dad hello 😊
Thanks again nick ❤
My pleasure!
So sweet thank you making this video! ❤
Thank you so much 😊
Thank you...your words are always on time for me❤
I’m so glad to hear! Thank you so much 😊
Nick, cheers from the heart for this helpful video and your words of wisdom.
Aww thank you so much evanio 😀 I appreciate your support
Watching from Philippines...thank you for this inspiring video 📸📸📸..it really make sense
🙏❤thanks ❤
Thank you Nick
You’re welcome ☺️
Thank you much appreciated!
You’re welcome my friend 😊
Another great video! I’m glad I came across your channel… I feel very fortunate to have access to such wholesome content.
Thank you so much my friend and welcome to the channel 😊
You are such a blessing to us. Thanks!
That’s very kind of you. Thank you so much drew 😊😊
Thank you 🙏🏻
You’re welcome ☺️
I think we all forget to show love and kindness to ourselves, it’s not selfish to do this but I think a necessity for our own well-being. Love and light to you always ❤️🙏🏻
Thanks so much ,Nick
You’re welcome my friend. 😊
Great video. Thank you Nick.
You’re welcome! Thank you so much Carmel 😀😀
My "go to" strategy for dealing with almost anything unpleasant most of my life was to be angry. I intentionally found things to be angry about all the time. Thank you! 💜
P.S. If anyone reads this please don't forget that morality includes all beings so don't kill our animal friends either please 🙏
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น้อมกราบ อนุโมทนาบุญ สาธุค่ะ🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you so much, Ven. Nick for this message and for your support.
You’re welcome my friend 😊 thank you
Thank you!🙏🏾💜
You’re welcome my friend 😊
as always, this is another excellent and insightful video.
I can honestly say I'm glad I subscribed and watch your videos.
I farm all sorts of things here in Canada, I'm going to offer tomatoes and kale to my local Buddhist temple once we harvest, and I'm going to tell them it's because of your videos -- and it's true. :)
stay safe my friend
Wow that is so wonderful! I bet you they world love to have fresh tomatos and kale 😀 thank you for your generosity!
Thank you so much Nick this message came at the right moment for me 🙏🙏🙏😋
Wonderful Eva! I’m glad it’s helpful 😊
Every time I listen to Nick I feel happy! Thank you.
Thank you so much my friend 😊
Thank you.
You’re welcome ☺️
Thank you Nick for your giving , helpful heart ❤️
Thank you so much Cathy 😊
Dear ven. Nick have been waiting for your next video the best always comes last waiting for more development on this topic your true self is really showing a mental health professional thank you🌈
Aww thank you so Regina. That’s very kind of you 😊
Thank you very much for the wise words of support
You’re welcome ☺️
It a very helpful. I repeatly listen to the minute 10:00 and after. Thank you Ven. Nick
Thank you so much. Lots of great information.
You’re welcome! Thank you so much my friend 😀😀😀
This is most helpful for me today, and I am 🙏 grateful. Thank you.
Wonderful Ellen! I’m glad it’s helpful 😊
I love your videos Nick, 🙏 always, Thank you so much. You have helped me to try and be a light in this world.
You’re welcome. It’s my pleasure 😊
Your videos’ are always inspiring and helpful. I’m saddened by the cruelty happening around the world. So much suffering caused by people who need mental health support. Sending you love. 🙏🏼
Thank you so much Alice 😊😊
Once again, your perspectives have helped me refocus.
Thank you so much.
Wow. I’m glad it’s helpful 😊
Thank you!!!🧡🙏
You’re welcome ☺️
Great video, great recommendations. Thank you very much!
You’re welcome. Thank you so much 😊
This comes at just the right time for me... I'm working on changing things in my life that aren't working. But that takes time and luck and in the meantime I'm struggling to stay in a good place mentally. I'm (finally :) ) going to give meditation a go. Hopefully that will help me stay positive even when things feel hopeless sometimes. Thank you as always, Ven. Nick.
Oh wonderful. Yes please feel free to try it out and keep us updated :-) you got this
This path is so, so liberating 😊
Wonderful 😊😊😊
Most sincere Metta, Venerable Nick.
I’m saving this one to listen to again and again. 🙏🙏🙏
Wonderful assa! Glad it resonates with you 😊
Thank you, venerable Nick, for sharing your insights and wisdom with us all. I have experience much deoression in my life, and recently it has been worse than before. Your guidance and information has been valuable time and time again, and thanks to you I can both see the light and distance myself from my negative experience. Light and love on your way.
YOU ARE NOT ALONE
DONT WORRY
ALL THESE IS PAST KARMA ACCUMULATED
FACE YOUR PROBLEMS BRAVELY WITH A SMILE
Thank you for your guidance and wisdom! Your videos have helped me during times of depression, anxiety, and stress. And you always remind me to reconnect with my spiritual self.and take care of mental health. Thank you 🙏
It’s my pleasure my friend. Thank you so much 😊
Just wanted to thank you, brother. Many blessings
Aww thank you so much Arthur 😊
Thank you, I needed that... I'm so exhausted from life
I’m glad it was helpful 😊
Hi Venerable Nick. I dont know how you do it, but your voice is just calming. I dont even need to watch the video, just listening to you. Continue with your good work. :) I wish you peace and happiness.
Aww thank you so much for your kindness 😊😊
Thank you for your caring lovingkindness. 🧡
It’s my pleasure. Thank you so much 😊😊
Thank you for this kind and helpful video
I’m glad it’s helpful my friend. Thank you so much 😊
Thank you for this.
You’re welcome nunila 😀😀 thank you
Thank you so much all your videos are very helpful blessing always with you and your families 🙏🙏🙏
You’re welcome. Thank you so much 😊
Came across you at the most opportune moment
It was if I needed to hear you right now
thank you for your wise words
You’re welcome Camilla. Welcome to the channel 😊😊
Daily meditation and grounding helps me stay happy :)
greetings from mobile. your videos are wonderful and I'm thankful for finding this channel. 😊
Thank you so much Sue! Glad you are enjoying it :) Hope you are well!
Thank you as always for your sharing. As a soon to be chemical dependency counselor I found this extremely helpful!
Oh wonderful! I’m glad that it’s helpful 😊😊 thank you Jessica
Ti sono grato fratello induista carissimo, Ti apprezzo molto davvero. Un abbraccio oceanico e autentico.
Thank u very much for the motivation🙏🏿 Venerable Nick
You’re welcome luc 😀😀😀
Hi Nick. I would say that currently my mental health is great. Fortunately (I truly feel fortunate) I have always been good at dealing with "life", and the curve balls that it constantly throws. It takes a lot of negativity for my mental health to become compromised. I typically meditate to help stay centered and focused. I treat people how I want to be treated and I stay away from people/situations that I know have the potential to become a negative experience. One of the biggest resources I use are your videos, and videos like yours. Thank you for the great stuff my friend, I hope you're enjoying Alabama! 🙏👍🏻😁
Aww thank you so much and I’m glad you’re doing well. Keep it up. We just arrived to California yesterday and will be here for 2 months😊
Wow, I'm so thankful I just found your channel. You're amazing. I wish you could be my therapist or guide
Thank you and welcome to the channel my friend 😊
It will be fantastic if you bring some videos of guided meditation sessions, PLEASE.
Thank you. I have a playlist for guided meditations, feel free to check it out under playlists 😊