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In this difficult times, you are realy a shining Light! I can trust in my inner voice to keep me up and be strong in my work in the Childrens Hospital.... 💛
Buddhism isn't a religion. It's a philosophy, a school of thought and behavior. And this is the reason that it's the most effective, humane, pure, and productive system in the world.
I’m an alcoholic woman about to turn 37 . I’ve been going through cycles of alcoholism and recovery for the last 15 years . Also from San Diego! :) I struggle with stopping doing bad, in regards to ingesting intoxicants, I come from a long line of alcoholics. I lost my mother and step father both to the disease this last year. The last week I’ve really been exploring your videos, the plum village ap , and a lot of different dharma talks. I’m trying different things That I’ve known about for years but was resistant to. I feel awkward attempting to chant my way through the days minuscule moments, but better after. I don’t know if it feels sustainable, but I haven’t been thinking about alcohol , I haven’t been drinking and I absolutely feel the merit of filling my day with purposeful better deeds. I have found your videos so helpful. I would really appreciate it if you would explore specific sutras and mantras. Their linguistic meanings, their practical application, different interpretations… I appreciate your teaching style and your sense of humor. Thank you for doing this.
I don't know of anyone who is living the life I am living. All my friends are married with children, have homes of their own, careers, and I am living with my parents helping to take care of them. I love what I am doing. I meditate throughout the day because I don't want to forget God. I also meditate because sometimes I am doing a lot and I need to decompress. I wouldn't change my life though. I am glad to be on this path.
you are mentally pushed to follow a cultural path that is destructive to nature, to other living beings, to your true self and to other human beings who are kind of yr work slaves(in China, Bangladesh or or Mexico...) You are doing fine(don't let these imprinted thoughts make you believe otherwise)You are an example more people should be encouraged to fall(ego is a fake concept which will never make you happy and is causing lots of suffering to other living being and nature(pollution from air travel or car travel or transport from far away countries,) Buy second or third hand and share as much as possible(things, knowledge...)
I live close to the city and most of my friends live there, still wondering when I will move to the city as well. But they don't know what it's like to have a job that doesn't provide a decent living, they don't know what it's like to have a mother that can't live from her paycheck, nor do they want to know. They either forget or try to forget me, only desiring to fill their lives with good times and happy trails and try to persuade me with stupid arguments that they only try to argue about because it provides a reason for them to feel better about my situation. Their words keep expressing false hope, something in the line of pulling bootstraps like Americans would say. That's fine. Some of my friends help me in small ways, and I'm very grateful for that. It's their way to express their concern for me to be happy. But I won't be happy if I leave my mother behind, not being able to take care of herself, not after everything she has done for me and still does for me. If I could, I'd buy her a house, but I'm sure she'll be happy that I will go to college again, pay it for myself this time, and when I graduate and get a decent job, I can help her pay rent and keep the place clean. This is my way and I won't bend to the frills of metropolitan fashion.
Wow, the analogy of salt and water just blew my mind. Having to deal with my past and thoughts has been overwhelming. But what I got out of that means to water down the past with new healthy behavior and teaching. What’s really wild is I’m a Christian and you’re helping me a lot. So thank you.
Thank you so much for your wisdom. As a 68 year old, I I have been carrying such a heaviness around my entire Life. I am thankful that I found you and your kind words are exactly what I have been seeking to help guide me to the place I want to be.
Nick, my first time ever to comment on social media. You are such a blessing, I cried just watching you bravely following your heart and intuition. Thank you for sharing your spiritual journey to the world. We need more people like you. What a beautiful soul you are!
Venerable Nick, you have been my teacher for a few years now. I'm deeply grateful for you, for the wisdom you share, and for the guidance you freely offer with such compassion & authentic sincerity.
every unhappiness moment in life is an indication for the urge to change. understand and accept that. willingness to change will also open a new path because, when the student is ready, the teacher appears
Thank you, you are awesome, you are so articulate, when you talk I just seem to be able to absorb your words with a deep understanding. Thank you again for you being you 🙏
I don’t know I will have to listen to this video over and over again. I am 61 and since June last year I have been through a difficult time with my children just when I enjoying few years of untroubled life. Now I am unpicking the knots . It is hurting but I keep saying that changes are inevitable in life and that I will learn and grown. Thank you for your words, they have been so helpful ❤️🇧🇷
Thank you for sharing my friend. Hang in there. Like you said, just take it one knot at a time and it will all work out :-) greetings to you from Thailand
Dear lu edch. All you can do is love. If a child is toxic or dangerous you may wish to distance yourself from them. (You can still love them without being in their space.) If you wish to see more of them, then maybe as a pensioner you have more time to make contact with them? The working generations have a lot of stress on their time these days (a very different situation from even a generation ago).... Don’t expect anything from them, just give the time and energy you want, TO them... and see what happens. :)
Hi Lu , from one parent to another I hear you load and clear 😟 as I have a similar problem re adult child ..All we can do is be patient and pg all will work out in time. Never hurry a worry 😍 Tks Nick for brilliant insights 🙏 Hugs from Ireland
I’ve been feeling a strong calling to change and I’m definitely not following my “true nature.” I am a spiritual person and am starting to shed my old ways after reverting back to them and continually getting caught back in cycles. Your videos have been a tremendous help. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom. 🙏🏽
Isn’t it terrible, the self-torture that comes from thinking wayyyy too much, I am similar to you, I unfortunately let little thoughts grow into big ones, but we must fight this
Thank you, Nick, very inspiring! Somehow this reminds me of a quote from Confucius.. "Life is actually really simple, but we insist on making it complicated."
@@nickkeomahavong01 Thank you for sharing your true self. I have just found you. Things make more sense now. I am beginning to see. I wondered why when someone did wrong to me that the only way I could feel better was to be kind to someone else. Much gratitude.
You are a wonderful human. Thank you for all of your experience and wisdom. I appreciate that you came from a different world. A different life. And you took a path and your willingness to share that path helps so many souls. Namaste Venerable Nick.
I have been listening to your teachings every day for the past week. I can’t express how much this has been helping me. What an amazing and unique perspective to be able to have experienced beginnings as a refugee, the a westernize life, then the eastern teachings, and have the knowledge of technical things like filming and editing and broadcasting with us. Thank you so much for this. I am so grateful!
Aw thank you so much Jenny. I'm really glad the content has been helpful for you. Keep developing yourself fully and hope you are safe my friend :-) greetings to you all the way from Thailand
Nick you have a very good English language. Your talk is very clear and clever. It’s a big pleasure to listening to your speech! Thanks for all you do! 🙏🏻
Thank you for your wisdom Nick. After a lot of years I'm coming out after a bad period of anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. I have to say thank you to meditation, yoga, willpower and people like you. Thank you. Because it's never too late to change your life. Rocio
Your kind words at the end nearly brought me to tears. I have not heard those words in a long time, and while i dont seek them or require them, it is so sincere coming from your heart through your voice.
I’m so grateful for discovering this channel. Your voice and the way to communicate contents are so calm and kind that brings me peace and motivation to continue learning and looking for myself. I feel not alone, thank you Nick.
You have a great gift of connecting with people with your sincerity and willingness to share goodness. Your words are a pathway for us to work our way out of a low time.
Thank you for sharing this wisdom. My home in NYC has changed and I am not sure where to move to. I am giving myself time and listening to my own signals on what to do. There are a lot of outside influences from friends and family but with age I strive to listen to myself more closely. The answer will unfold.
I love it when he chuckles!!! Monks to civilians , for lack of a better term are viewed almost as not human, kinda like how children view teacher and nuns. So I find it very enduring and Human to watch his videos to see him laugh at himself and the human race and our crazy human tricks! he is adorable
whenever i feel stuck in life, i come here and listen you, learn from you. you are not just talking, you are giving us a lot of tools which we can use every time we struggle with ourselves. you are counting us in to your own journey, and i think this is the best gift that someone gave me. so, thank you for all.
You probably don't know this, and even if you know it already, I'm gonna say it anyway, you help a lot of people with just your words & tips. Thank you friend, from Costa Rica, there's not a lot of things that comfort me, but as a human being, I must try to find those answers that lock me into this dark thoughts. Blessings to all who read this, I know you can go further! 👽❤️ Pd. Sorry for my bad english. 😅👍🏻
Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm glad the videos are helpful. Just keep doing your work and developing yourself and everything will fall into place. And your English is great :-) greetings to you all the way from Thailand. Stay safe my friend
I find it useful to settle in the salt, understand why the salt affects me, then find something sweet to reward myself for learning from it. I notice my mind has these phases of sadness and happiness in a sinewave motion. I just gotta respect the flow of emotion and use moments of happiness to create something that promotes improvement on my life, giving me a sense of hope.
I like the idea of the “middle way concept”… a big block to that seems to be struggling with trusting oneself, staying disciplined, having patience, and staying committed.
Thank you for the kind, loving wisdom. When I hear you chuckle at your own words, I have a great appreciation for what these words of wisdom have done for you. Humble, proud and wise. Not too serious. I like that. I'll add some water to my salt.
I didnt really believe the saying: "In every storm, there's that silver lining" Nick, I dont know what adjective to use for me to express my grattitude to you in joining youtube and sharing these in this trying times.... You're always a blessing to us. In filipino, salamat (a direct translation of thank you) Keep it up and be safe and healthy
Yes. Like I said before, take the pressure off yourself. Be very kind and gentle during these moments. You got this. I'm rooting for you all the way from Thailand :-)
สาธุสาธุอนุโมทนาบุญกับพระอาจารย์ค่ะสาธุ ขอขอบคุณพระอาจารย์ที่สื่อสารเป็นภาษาอังกฤษให้กับคนในอเมริกาหรือทั่วโลกน่าจะเป็นประโยชน์สำหรับคนหลายคนโดยเฉพาะลูกชายของโยมกำลังเป็นวัยรุ่น ซึ่งมีความสับสนวุ่นวายพอสมควร ซึ่งโยมที่เป็นคนไทยไม่สามารถอธิบายให้เค้าเข้าใจได้อย่างง่ายดายเช่นพระอาจารย์ขอบคุณจริงๆและอนุโมทนาบุญสาธุสาธุสาธุAgain thank you show much for your kindness of teaching would be useful for all the people there so many people that are looking for the answer so wonderful thank you thank you from New Jersey New York
Thank you so much. I really connect with the Buddha. I am Catholic, when I was a kid all I ever learned was "God loves you and he wants you to love other people" I used to think. how can the message be so simplistic? It's kind of weird, but The Buddha has helped me strengthen my faith in Jesus. Peace and Joy to you.
Hello Nick I just wanted to say that I have been following your journey through your videos and seeing how much you have grown spiritually, mentally it’s incredible. I love the concepts and analogies you use because these are simple to understand just what I need. I appreciate you taking the time to share your knowledge and wisdom. 🙏
Just what I needed to hear at this moment in time. Such a practical amazing teachings which everyone can incorporate in their lives, with out all the mystery. Thank you🌸 🕊🕊🕊🙏🏻🕊🕊🕊❤️Australia🌏
This is another deep video...I got to a place where I felt vulnerable, as though I needed to cry. I'm not sure yet but I have to figure it out. I am still in changing, I think that will always be happening. I'm still working on my patience...
I think trusting in ourselves and our feeling, is one of the hardest things to do, at least for me personally. There seems to be a lot of logic/thinking and fear that often contradicts our truth. This video is very helpful, very true about looking within and about being kind and gentle and patient with the self.. thank you!! 😊🙏
I have started listening and watching these for the past few days now, ever since I started having family issues involving my children where my relative won't give them back to me. So whilst awaiting the law and family court to happen, I need peace to learn within at this time to prevent from breaking, flipping out at my relatives because I miss my 5 year old and 2 year sons. Anyway In meantime my I enjoy these pearls of wisdom to absorb apply into my life now as a mum of my 8 week old who's home with me, I live in the now without thinking ahead of the negativity my children will return. Thank You My Friend. Ever so grateful for these inspiring videos
Thank you for sharing your experiences, this is only my second video. Your words and tips are very thought provoking. I find your voice calming and therapeutic, l enjoyable to listen to you very much.
THANK YOU, Nick, for your videos, specially for this excellent one... I've been watching this for 5 times repeatedly and toke notes. It will certainly help me a lot! I am almost 50 and I am through a life change right now. These "one knot at a time" and "be kind with yourself" tips will really really help me a lot! I love your true nature videos and your guided meditation videos too. Thank you for your dedication on making videos and sharing with us. Regards and best wishes from Brazil 🙏🏻
Aww thank you so much mahavir. I'm glad these videos are helpful. Yes please try the steps and keep us updated on your progress 😊. Greetings to you from Thailand.
Twenty years ago I was seeing a therapist for adjustment disorder caused by moving to a new town where I didn't know anyone and my current family and friends stopped reach out; calling or visiting. I remember telling my therapist that I feel suffocated in my own body and that I just want to fly but something is preventing me to do so....(myself???) He told me that, that was my lot to bear and I needed to except it. So, I basically gave up. Still no friends, family doesn't visit, stopped running, doing HITT training, lifting and I'm 70lbs over weight. Thanks for sharing your wisdom and your spirit with others. I pray that it blesses others
Thank you for sharing your wisdom, Nick. You've made such a positive impact on my life, and by the ripple effect, a positive impact on everyone I interact with. Sending you my love from Australia
Dear Nick, I am a writer and the first video I watched of you, you were sitting on a valley full of yellow flowers. I wrote a poem in spanish about it. (I hope my translation is not that bad) Sending you Thank you and love from Chile, Maríapaz Stay in your own garden said the monk sitting in his own one it was a valley full of yellow flowers Macondo was his home. He didn´t always know it, no he did not. Before he knew he was a yellow flower he took a walk through the city smiling to people asking himself why he didn´t fit in. He tried to be kinder he learned interesting conversations maybe a social butterfly He also tried to smile a bit more. Until one day, he realized the obvious: a yellow flower could not grow in the middle of so much noise. Stay in your garden said the monk and I, a gold thimble dancing in the wind of a very tall building just sighed. Its time for me to find my own garden.
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Somehow you keep thing simple so I can understand you. Thank you.
@@heatheralbanese7919 wonderful. Thank you so much Heather :-)
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In this difficult times, you are realy a shining Light! I can trust in my inner voice to keep me up and be strong in my work in the Childrens Hospital.... 💛
May I ask have you decided the path of monk hood now as a permanent path for you and something you will spend cultivating the rest of your Life ?
i think buddhism is the most comforting religion there is, i feel that it does not apply any pressure but just spreads compassion :)
Sadhu Sadhu 😊😊
@@nickkeomahavong01 🙏♥️🦋
I agree
its not a religion
Buddhism isn't a religion. It's a philosophy, a school of thought and behavior. And this is the reason that it's the most effective, humane, pure, and productive system in the world.
I’m an alcoholic woman about to turn 37 . I’ve been going through cycles of alcoholism and recovery for the last 15 years . Also from San Diego! :) I struggle with stopping doing bad, in regards to ingesting intoxicants, I come from a long line of alcoholics. I lost my mother and step father both to the disease this last year. The last week I’ve really been exploring your videos, the plum village ap , and a lot of different dharma talks. I’m trying different things That I’ve known about for years but was resistant to. I feel awkward attempting to chant my way through the days minuscule moments, but better after. I don’t know if it feels sustainable, but I haven’t been thinking about alcohol , I haven’t been drinking and I absolutely feel the merit of filling my day with purposeful better deeds. I have found your videos so helpful. I would really appreciate it if you would explore specific sutras and mantras. Their linguistic meanings, their practical application, different interpretations… I appreciate your teaching style and your sense of humor. Thank you for doing this.
Sadhu sadhu 😀😀 thank you so much
Good luck on your journey .😊
"One knot at a time"
I'm going to remember that. Your practical wisdom and calm, compassionate attitude are very much appreciated.
Thank you so much christopher. I'm glad the analogy resonates :-)
I don't know of anyone who is living the life I am living. All my friends are married with children, have homes of their own, careers, and I am living with my parents helping to take care of them. I love what I am doing. I meditate throughout the day because I don't want to forget God. I also meditate because sometimes I am doing a lot and I need to decompress. I wouldn't change my life though. I am glad to be on this path.
you are mentally pushed to follow a cultural path that is destructive to nature, to other living beings, to your true self and to other human beings who are kind of yr work slaves(in China, Bangladesh or or Mexico...) You are doing fine(don't let these imprinted thoughts make you believe otherwise)You are an example more people should be encouraged to fall(ego is a fake concept which will never make you happy and is causing lots of suffering to other living being and nature(pollution from air travel or car travel or transport from far away countries,) Buy second or third hand and share as much as possible(things, knowledge...)
I live close to the city and most of my friends live there, still wondering when I will move to the city as well. But they don't know what it's like to have a job that doesn't provide a decent living, they don't know what it's like to have a mother that can't live from her paycheck, nor do they want to know. They either forget or try to forget me, only desiring to fill their lives with good times and happy trails and try to persuade me with stupid arguments that they only try to argue about because it provides a reason for them to feel better about my situation. Their words keep expressing false hope, something in the line of pulling bootstraps like Americans would say.
That's fine. Some of my friends help me in small ways, and I'm very grateful for that. It's their way to express their concern for me to be happy. But I won't be happy if I leave my mother behind, not being able to take care of herself, not after everything she has done for me and still does for me. If I could, I'd buy her a house, but I'm sure she'll be happy that I will go to college again, pay it for myself this time, and when I graduate and get a decent job, I can help her pay rent and keep the place clean. This is my way and I won't bend to the frills of metropolitan fashion.
you are never alone. Ever. There is always someone going through what you are going through.
You will not be sorry! I bet they are grateful AND proud!
That sounds like a beautiful path. My parents mean everything to me so I can relate 🤎
I want to give you a hug. The world needs more good dudes like you.
Sadhu Sadhu 😊😊 thank you so much
Wow, the analogy of salt and water just blew my mind. Having to deal with my past and thoughts has been overwhelming. But what I got out of that means to water down the past with new healthy behavior and teaching. What’s really wild is I’m a Christian and you’re helping me a lot. So thank you.
I'm glad it's helpful. Thank you my friend. And yes this wisdom can help everyone from all faith and tradition :-)
Thank you so much for your wisdom. As a 68 year old, I I have been carrying such a heaviness around my entire Life. I am thankful that I found you and your kind words are exactly what I have been seeking to help guide me to the place I want to be.
Sadhu Sadhu 😊😊 thank you so much
I hope you get there.❤
Nick, my first time ever to comment on social media. You are such a blessing, I cried just watching you bravely following your heart and intuition. Thank you for sharing your spiritual journey to the world. We need more people like you. What a beautiful soul you are!
Aww Sadhu Sadhu 😊😊 thank you so much Becky. Thank you for the kind words.
Nick, you speak ancient wisdom to modern beings. You are possibly doing more good than you realize. Bless you my Brother/Master.🙏🏻❤️
Thank you so much :-)
Venerable Nick, you have been my teacher for a few years now. I'm deeply grateful for you, for the wisdom you share, and for the guidance you freely offer with such compassion & authentic sincerity.
Aww thank you so much Xander! I’m glad it’s helpful 😊
You look so comfortable!
Sadhu Sadhu 😊😊 thank you
I guess, your smile will keep me moving forward you got this wholesome smile. Thank you again for your wisdom 🥺❤
Sadhu Sadhu. Thank you so much 😊😊
every unhappiness moment in life is an indication for the urge to change. understand and accept that. willingness to change will also open a new path because, when the student is ready, the teacher appears
Thank you, you are awesome, you are so articulate, when you talk I just seem to be able to absorb your words with a deep understanding. Thank you again for you being you 🙏
sadhu sadhu. thank you so much 🙂🙂🙂
The word STOP for me today is big, deep and loud. Thank you for the enlightenment 💚🇵🇭.
That is wonderful. Our Master teaches us, stillness is the key to success :-)
Gassho! 🙏
Thank you Universe
:-)
I don’t know I will have to listen to this video over and over again. I am 61 and since June last year I have been through a difficult time with my children just when I enjoying few years of untroubled life. Now I am unpicking the knots . It is hurting but I keep saying that changes are inevitable in life and that I will learn and grown. Thank you for your words, they have been so helpful ❤️🇧🇷
Thank you for sharing my friend. Hang in there. Like you said, just take it one knot at a time and it will all work out :-) greetings to you from Thailand
Dear lu edch. All you can do is love. If a child is toxic or dangerous you may wish to distance yourself from them. (You can still love them without being in their space.) If you wish to see more of them, then maybe as a pensioner you have more time to make contact with them? The working generations have a lot of stress on their time these days (a very different situation from even a generation ago).... Don’t expect anything from them, just give the time and energy you want, TO them... and see what happens. :)
Hi Lu , from one parent to another I hear you load and clear 😟 as I have a similar problem re adult child ..All we can do is be patient and pg all will work out in time. Never hurry a worry 😍 Tks Nick for brilliant insights 🙏 Hugs from Ireland
Thank you so much for your kind worlds ❤️
I’ve been feeling a strong calling to change and I’m definitely not following my “true nature.” I am a spiritual person and am starting to shed my old ways after reverting back to them and continually getting caught back in cycles. Your videos have been a tremendous help. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom. 🙏🏽
Thank you so much Stacy and I’m glad it’s helpful 😊
Thank you Nick , as an over thinker, I so needed this. Your messages always help me tremendously and I am so grateful
I'm so glad to hear Kelly. Keep up the great work 😊
Isn’t it terrible, the self-torture that comes from thinking wayyyy too much, I am similar to you, I unfortunately let little thoughts grow into big ones, but we must fight this
Thank you, Nick, very inspiring! Somehow this reminds me of a quote from Confucius.. "Life is actually really simple, but we insist on making it complicated."
Thank you so much Ella. That's a great quote :-)
Such a beautiful soul, thank you 🙏🏻
Sadhu Sadhu mina 😊😊
👍👍👍 Buddhist teaching can be so down to earth. Practical and useful. Thank you, Nick. From Texas.
Yes rich. It's so simple but yet so profound 😊😊
Not only are your words profound and kind, you speak so calmly, carefully and peacefully. It’s beautifully comforting
Thank you eve 😊😊
At the salty water metaphore, I was so blown away that I started yelling
"OMFG IT'S ABOUT ADDING MORE WATER!!!!!!!!!!!"
like a lunatic
hahaha. i love it! i'm glad it was helpful diana. That gave me a good chuckle :) thank you.
@@nickkeomahavong01 Thank you for sharing your true self. I have just found you. Things make more sense now. I am beginning to see. I wondered why when someone did wrong to me that the only way I could feel better was to be kind to someone else. Much gratitude.
I love the diluting the salt metaphor. It is a lot more real than much of the life advice that flies around (at least in US society).
Thank you so much my friend. Glad it's helpful 😊😌
You are a wonderful human. Thank you for all of your experience and wisdom. I appreciate that you came from a different world. A different life. And you took a path and your willingness to share that path helps so many souls. Namaste Venerable Nick.
Thank you so much as always my friend :-)
I Always feel pleasant and happy listening to Nick. Thank you
Thank you
I have been listening to your teachings every day for the past week. I can’t express how much this has been helping me. What an amazing and unique perspective to be able to have experienced beginnings as a refugee, the a westernize life, then the eastern teachings, and have the knowledge of technical things like filming and editing and broadcasting with us. Thank you so much for this. I am so grateful!
Aw thank you so much Jenny. I'm really glad the content has been helpful for you. Keep developing yourself fully and hope you are safe my friend :-) greetings to you all the way from Thailand
Nick you have a very good English language. Your talk is very clear and clever. It’s a big pleasure to listening to your speech! Thanks for all you do! 🙏🏻
Sadhu Sadhu 😊😊
OMG you really surprised me by saying that you would respect your parents wish.!!!Thank you so much, its cultivating patience and kindness.
Thank you for your wisdom Nick.
After a lot of years I'm coming out after a bad period of anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. I have to say thank you to meditation, yoga, willpower and people like you. Thank you. Because it's never too late to change your life.
Rocio
Beautiful. Thank you
Your kind words at the end nearly brought me to tears. I have not heard those words in a long time, and while i dont seek them or require them, it is so sincere coming from your heart through your voice.
sadhu sadhu. thank you so much 🙂🙂🙂I'm glad those words are helpful. you got this my friend!
I’m so grateful for discovering this channel. Your voice and the way to communicate contents are so calm and kind that brings me peace and motivation to continue learning and looking for myself. I feel not alone, thank you Nick.
Thank you so much Martu. We are glad you are here 😊😊
Thank you for reminding us to be kind to ourselves.
You’re so kind and gentle, thank you for sharing your wisdom
Sadhu Sadhu 😊😊
You have a great gift of connecting with people with your sincerity and willingness to share goodness. Your words are a pathway for us to work our way out of a low time.
Thank you so much Natascha 👏😊
Thank you for sharing this wisdom. My home in NYC has changed and I am not sure where to move to. I am giving myself time and listening to my own signals on what to do. There are a lot of outside influences from friends and family but with age I strive to listen to myself more closely. The answer will unfold.
Yes. That's beautiful. Take time to get quiet and still and you'll start to hear yourself more clearly :-)
This touched me so deeply in the moment I'm in, thank you
Wonderful 😊😊
I love it when he chuckles!!! Monks to civilians , for lack of a better term are viewed almost as not human, kinda like how children view teacher and nuns. So I find it very enduring and Human to watch his videos to see him laugh at himself and the human race and our crazy human tricks! he is adorable
🙂🙂🙂
whenever i feel stuck in life, i come here and listen you, learn from you. you are not just talking, you are giving us a lot of tools which we can use every time we struggle with ourselves. you are counting us in to your own journey, and i think this is the best gift that someone gave me. so, thank you for all.
You probably don't know this, and even if you know it already, I'm gonna say it anyway, you help a lot of people with just your words & tips.
Thank you friend, from Costa Rica, there's not a lot of things that comfort me, but as a human being, I must try to find those answers that lock me into this dark thoughts.
Blessings to all who read this, I know you can go further! 👽❤️
Pd. Sorry for my bad english. 😅👍🏻
Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm glad the videos are helpful. Just keep doing your work and developing yourself and everything will fall into place. And your English is great :-) greetings to you all the way from Thailand. Stay safe my friend
@@nickkeomahavong01 likewise gentlemen, of course I'm following the tip. Thank you very much. 💪🏻😉🙌🏻
@@ithinkiamlostareyoulostasw1971 yea 😊😊
You have a very good command of the English Language; be well my friend!
I really love the way you come across so calm, kind, open and vulnerable. I have a lot of respect for that.
You have such a pure soul. I thank you for being your authentic self and sharing your wisdom with us!! Much love from USA
Thank you so much Scarlet for your kind words. I'm glad the content is helpful. Greetings to you all the way from Thailand :-)
Thank you so much. The compassion that is coming from you is palpable. Take care!
Sadhu Sadhu 😊😊 thank you so much
Powerful, yet so simple advice. 😊 You are definitely our teaching monk, thank you for your honesty and wise words.
Love the Karate Kid reference!
Haha. Thank you so much Quorra. Looking back, it was a great moment 😊
I find it useful to settle in the salt, understand why the salt affects me, then find something sweet to reward myself for learning from it. I notice my mind has these phases of sadness and happiness in a sinewave motion. I just gotta respect the flow of emotion and use moments of happiness to create something that promotes improvement on my life, giving me a sense of hope.
I like the idea of the “middle way concept”… a big block to that seems to be struggling with trusting oneself, staying disciplined, having patience, and staying committed.
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Thank you for the kind, loving wisdom. When I hear you chuckle at your own words, I have a great appreciation for what these words of wisdom have done for you. Humble, proud and wise. Not too serious. I like that. I'll add some water to my salt.
Haha. Thank you so much for your kind words Craig. I appreciate it. It's been quite the journey 😊
I’m so grateful for your channel. Thank you
Thank you so much 😊
I've only recently discovered your videos and I am hooked. What a blessing you are to this youtube community. Thank you for all that you share. 🙏🏽💓
sadhu sadhu. thank you so much 🙂🙂🙂
Your laughter is so sweet and refreshing... Thank you for your invaluable guidance. Greetings from Mexico ❤
I didnt really believe the saying:
"In every storm, there's that silver lining"
Nick, I dont know what adjective to use for me to express my grattitude to you in joining youtube and sharing these in this trying times.... You're always a blessing to us.
In filipino, salamat (a direct translation of thank you)
Keep it up and be safe and healthy
Thank you so much my friend. I'm glad it's helpful. Salamat 😊😊
Thanks for supporting my well being 🙏
It's a pleasure. I'm glad it's helpful 😊😊
im going to be kind to myself..and chug along..thank you x
Yes. Like I said before, take the pressure off yourself. Be very kind and gentle during these moments. You got this. I'm rooting for you all the way from Thailand :-)
@@nickkeomahavong01 thank you x
Thank you Nick for your inspiring video.🙏🙏🙏
sadhu sadhu. thank you so much 🙂🙂🙂
Your videos are a gift. Thank you.
sadhu sadhu. thank you so much Kathleen 🙂🙂🙂
สาธุสาธุอนุโมทนาบุญกับพระอาจารย์ค่ะสาธุ ขอขอบคุณพระอาจารย์ที่สื่อสารเป็นภาษาอังกฤษให้กับคนในอเมริกาหรือทั่วโลกน่าจะเป็นประโยชน์สำหรับคนหลายคนโดยเฉพาะลูกชายของโยมกำลังเป็นวัยรุ่น ซึ่งมีความสับสนวุ่นวายพอสมควร ซึ่งโยมที่เป็นคนไทยไม่สามารถอธิบายให้เค้าเข้าใจได้อย่างง่ายดายเช่นพระอาจารย์ขอบคุณจริงๆและอนุโมทนาบุญสาธุสาธุสาธุAgain thank you show much for your kindness of teaching would be useful for all the people there so many people that are looking for the answer so wonderful thank you thank you from New Jersey New York
Sadhu Sadhu 😊
Thank you so much. I really connect with the Buddha. I am Catholic, when I was a kid all I ever learned was "God loves you and he wants you to love other people" I used to think. how can the message be so simplistic? It's kind of weird, but The Buddha has helped me strengthen my faith in Jesus. Peace and Joy to you.
Beautiful ❤️❤️ that's perfect.
Thank you for your wisdom 😌
Thank you
Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us. It is such a benefit to have you here 🙏
Its a pleasure bret. thank you so much :)
Hello Nick I just wanted to say that I have been following your journey through your videos and seeing how much you have grown spiritually, mentally it’s incredible. I love the concepts and analogies you use because these are simple to understand just what I need. I appreciate you taking the time to share your knowledge and wisdom. 🙏
Aww thank you so much elizabeth 😊 hope you're doing well.
I feel so fortunate to have found you’re videos. It was like it was meant to be. Thank you! ❤️
Aww thank you so much my friend 😊
Best video ever. So much needed it. Thankyou so much
Thank you so much my friend. Glad it’s helpful 😀
I appreciate your emotion and feel its value.
Thank you so much Keith 😊😊
Just what I needed to hear at this moment in time. Such a practical amazing teachings which everyone can incorporate in their lives, with out all the mystery. Thank you🌸
🕊🕊🕊🙏🏻🕊🕊🕊❤️Australia🌏
Thank you Carol 😊😊
This is another deep video...I got to a place where I felt vulnerable, as though I needed to cry. I'm not sure yet but I have to figure it out. I am still in changing, I think that will always be happening. I'm still working on my patience...
I think trusting in ourselves and our feeling, is one of the hardest things to do, at least for me personally. There seems to be a lot of logic/thinking and fear that often contradicts our truth.
This video is very helpful, very true about looking within and about being kind and gentle and patient with the self.. thank you!! 😊🙏
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Thank you so much from South Africa. Especially on the Be kind to yourself. We Westerners tend to want to drive change, no matter the results. Sadhu
It's a pleasure ann. Thank you :-)
I’m glad I found your channel Ven. Nick 🙏
Welcome to the channel Liana 😊 glad you're here
This has really helped me get rid of the anxiety I was having about a situation. Thank you
Wonderful. I'm glad it's helpful ☺️😊
What an inspiring person!
sadhu sadhu. thank you so much Robin 🙂🙂🙂
I have started listening and watching these for the past few days now, ever since I started having family issues involving my children where my relative won't give them back to me. So whilst awaiting the law and family court to happen, I need peace to learn within at this time to prevent from breaking, flipping out at my relatives because I miss my 5 year old and 2 year sons. Anyway In meantime my I enjoy these pearls of wisdom to absorb apply into my life now as a mum of my 8 week old who's home with me, I live in the now without thinking ahead of the negativity my children will return. Thank You My Friend. Ever so grateful for these inspiring videos
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, but I'm glad these videos have been able to provide some support. :-)
Nick u have a uniquie lightening way to spread ur wisdom. It really works. Thanks. 🙏
Aww thank you so much. That's very kind of you. I appreciate that! Hope you are doing well my friend :)
thank you Nick
It's a pleasure. Thank you so much Raven :-) hope you're doing well
Just wonderful
Sadhu Sadhu 😊😊
Thank you for this wonderful knowledge that you are sharing 🙏🙏
This is really helping me. So simple yet so bold. Thank you for all these videos they are really helping people 💕
Thank you Nick. I need this wisdom 🙏
Thank you Lester. It's a pleasure 😊😊
Thank you 💫❤️
you're welcome. thank you
Thank you for sharing your experiences, this is only my second video. Your words and tips are very thought provoking. I find your voice calming and therapeutic, l enjoyable to listen to you very much.
THANK YOU, Nick, for your videos, specially for this excellent one... I've been watching this for 5 times repeatedly and toke notes. It will certainly help me a lot! I am almost 50 and I am through a life change right now. These "one knot at a time" and "be kind with yourself" tips will really really help me a lot! I love your true nature videos and your guided meditation videos too. Thank you for your dedication on making videos and sharing with us. Regards and best wishes from Brazil 🙏🏻
Aww thank you so much mahavir. I'm glad these videos are helpful. Yes please try the steps and keep us updated on your progress 😊. Greetings to you from Thailand.
@@nickkeomahavong01 Yeah, sure. Thanks again 🙏🏻
Wow, I really like the idea of just adding more water.
Thank you. :)
Sadhu Sadhu 😊😊 thank you
Thank you Nick.
you're welcome. thank you so much joyce :)
Twenty years ago I was seeing a therapist for adjustment disorder caused by moving to a new town where I didn't know anyone and my current family and friends stopped reach out; calling or visiting. I remember telling my therapist that I feel suffocated in my own body and that I just want to fly but something is preventing me to do so....(myself???) He told me that, that was my lot to bear and I needed to except it. So, I basically gave up. Still no friends, family doesn't visit, stopped running, doing HITT training, lifting and I'm 70lbs over weight. Thanks for sharing your wisdom and your spirit with others. I pray that it blesses others
Am so grateful for your wisdom, thank you!
You are so welcome :)
Thank you I appreciate your wisdom 😌😌
You're welcome 😊
Thank you for sharing your wisdom, Nick. You've made such a positive impact on my life, and by the ripple effect, a positive impact on everyone I interact with. Sending you my love from Australia
That is so beautiful to hear charles. Thank you so much. I hope you're doing well my friend :-)
Namaskaram Swamiji I felt very nice to hear words of wisdom I myself I Am trying to move out from my present situation for better life .👍
"Salty" Haha nice one brother! I enjoy your enlightening. Bless you
Love love love. Thanks for teaching. I feel this is what i needed in my life right now.
Sadhu Sadhu 😊😊 thank you Lynn
Thank you Nick, your wisdom is so enlightening. 🙏
Learning and trusting myself was the beginning of my journey to freedom from dis-ease and acquiring peace; one baby step at a time.
Hi Ven Nick , i'm reading your book today 👍 THE BUDDHIST CLEANSE
Thank you. That's so wonderful to hear. I hope you are enjoying it Cecilia :-)
So true!!!! All of Humanity needs to hear this message. Thank you so much for sharing your perspective on life…
Sadhu Sadhu 😊😊 thank you so much
Dear Nick, I am a writer and the first video I watched of you, you were sitting on a valley full of yellow flowers. I wrote a poem in spanish about it. (I hope my translation is not that bad) Sending you Thank you and love from Chile, Maríapaz
Stay in your own garden
said the monk
sitting in his own one
it was a valley
full of yellow flowers
Macondo was
his home.
He didn´t always know it,
no he did not.
Before he knew
he was a yellow flower
he took a walk through the city
smiling to people
asking himself
why he didn´t fit in.
He tried to be kinder
he learned interesting conversations
maybe a social butterfly
He also tried
to smile a bit more.
Until one day,
he realized the obvious:
a yellow flower
could not grow
in the middle of so much noise.
Stay in your garden
said the monk
and I, a gold thimble
dancing in the wind
of a very tall building
just sighed.
Its time for me to find
my own garden.
Wow. It's beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing ❤️❤️
@@nickkeomahavong01 Thank you!
Thank you! I really needed to hear this message today.
Wonderful
I'm finding your videos really helpful. Thank you for sharing ❤
The universe led me to learn from you. I needed these words and advice. Bless you 🙏❤
I was wandering and came to this.. just what I needed ….
Thank you 😊
Wonderful my friend 😊 welcome to the channel.