How To Keep Your Heart Open In Hell - Ram Dass

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  • Опубликовано: 28 мар 2022
  • Ram Dass first went to India in 1967. He was still Dr. Richard Alpert, a prominent Harvard psychologist and psychedelic pioneer with Dr. Timothy Leary. He continued his psychedelic research until that fateful Eastern trip in 1967, when he traveled to India. In India, he met his guru, Neem Karoli Baba, affectionately known as Maharajji, who gave Ram Dass his name, which means “servant of God.” Everything changed then - his intense dharmic life started, and he became a pivotal influence on a culture that has reverberated with the words “Be Here Now” ever since. Ram Dass’ spirit has been a guiding light for three generations, carrying along millions on the journey, helping to free them from their bonds as he works through his own.
    Since 1968, Ram Dass has pursued a panoramic array of spiritual methods and practices from potent ancient wisdom traditions, including bhakti or devotional yoga focused on the Hindu deity Hanuman; Buddhist meditation in the Theravadin, Mahayana Tibetan, and Zen Buddhist schools, and Sufi and Jewish mystical studies. Perhaps most significantly, his practice of karma yoga or spiritual service has opened up millions of other souls to their deep, yet individuated spiritual practice and path. Ram Dass continues to uphold the boddhisatva ideal for others through his compassionate sharing of true knowledge and vision. His unique skill in getting people to cut through and feel divine love without dogma is still a positive influence on many people from all over the planet.
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  • @AfterSkool
    @AfterSkool  9 месяцев назад +224

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    • @andiemacdream
      @andiemacdream 8 месяцев назад

      🙏🙏

    • @asraae35
      @asraae35 8 месяцев назад +1

      Is it possible to buy your artwork in any form? Tshirt, poster whatever? And thank you so much for your great work ❤

    • @tesseract5082
      @tesseract5082 5 месяцев назад +2

      Thank you for reminding us that everything is PERFECT😊

    • @kermitthehermit9588
      @kermitthehermit9588 2 месяца назад +1

      I clicked on the video because I wanted to learn who this Ram D Ass character was

    • @millysmanifestations
      @millysmanifestations Месяц назад

      I love you too

  • @10hoursofbliss92
    @10hoursofbliss92 Год назад +2315

    I wish everyone who clicked on this video the most love, peace and abundance. You’re so much closer to your dreams than you realize. I love you ♥

  • @HoldingATorch
    @HoldingATorch 2 года назад +1076

    Something I never realized before now: it’s ok to be sad and happy at the same time in this world. I don’t have to constantly find reasons for things or fight with myself to be more optimistic. It’s a new definition of “allowing” that I never really took note of before. If that makes sense? Awesome speech, regardless.

    • @mel9823
      @mel9823 Год назад

      @@Maudsunday amen asé and a me 🤍

    • @nickl3135
      @nickl3135 Год назад +3

      Different sides of the same coin. Just like love and hate.

    • @natureisallpowerful
      @natureisallpowerful Год назад +6

      Yep,they're called feelings for a reason 👍

    • @havefunbesafe
      @havefunbesafe Год назад +4

      Just be. I am become death, the destroyer of worlds.

    • @Dodgerzden
      @Dodgerzden Год назад +21

      Same here because as you grow older, you will more and more experience the loss of loved family, friends, and pets. And if you don't acknowledge that this is the way life is, you will wallow in your sadness. So you might as well embrace it because it's not going to get any better. And your sadness will never go away and so it becomes part of your life as a bitter-sweet melancholy, and at the same time, that doesn't have to affect your happiness.

  • @pearlskye
    @pearlskye 2 года назад +412

    The way this entire message was translated into art...incredible

    • @anthonybrown1417
      @anthonybrown1417 Год назад +13

      Yes, but the real beauty is when we translate that softness and implement it into our lives... here and now, directly, with gentleness...not just be moved from a talk, which is nice ut means nothing if we dont open up to ourselves in the most challenging of times :)

    • @pearlskye
      @pearlskye Год назад +6

      @@anthonybrown1417 Wow I actually really needed to hear that. Thank you

    • @anthonybrown1417
      @anthonybrown1417 Год назад +6

      @@pearlskye my friend... this soft and gentle teaching is part of my buddhist practise under a monk called Bhante Vimalaramsi. I highly recomme3nd his loving kindness teaching and his tranquil wisdom meditation. It sounds like it could be right up your street. I'm happy to answer any questions you may have, otherwise his teachings are all over youtube and he has many beginners instructions also :)

    • @thejourneyofwhat
      @thejourneyofwhat 9 месяцев назад +2

      @@anthonybrown1417 thank you for sharing im watching their videos now

  • @lonelyshadow1994
    @lonelyshadow1994 Год назад +324

    “Without suffering there would be no compassion” (A Walk To Remember) 😢

    • @lonelyshadow1994
      @lonelyshadow1994 Год назад +2

      @@jeasebing5673 Gotta love that movie ❤️

    • @NewsChew
      @NewsChew 8 месяцев назад +3

      Maybe only need compassion because there is suffering

    • @kareni7973
      @kareni7973 5 месяцев назад +1

      It wouldn't be needed.

    • @lucasfer736
      @lucasfer736 2 месяца назад

      Makes no sense

  • @Atheria444
    @Atheria444 2 года назад +1535

    "We're all just walking each other home." ~ Ram Dass ------ This video is life changing.

    • @turbulencednb8246
      @turbulencednb8246 2 года назад +30

      that line has me literally in tears rn & i don't know why

    • @chris432t6
      @chris432t6 2 года назад +6

      That last line is perfect!

    • @robertbelliii7048
      @robertbelliii7048 2 года назад +5

      I really need to remember this.
      So true. Thank you for sharing this. Rob.

    • @SignofJonahYunis.Jesus.Warrior
      @SignofJonahYunis.Jesus.Warrior 2 года назад

      This is beautiful ✨
      ruclips.net/video/3T1DGrzdrQc/видео.html

    • @Vrindavanexpress
      @Vrindavanexpress 2 года назад +17

      @@turbulencednb8246 its because at a soul level we recognise truth 💛🕉

  • @thechancellor-
    @thechancellor- 2 года назад +709

    To the *incredible person* that's seeing this, I wish you all the best in life❤ don't over blame yourself, accept things and go forward. Don't let others define what “success” is for you. Get up, learn the skills needed and get after it, all the keys to a happy life is in your hands. Keep pushing.

    • @manwithaporpoiseYTsucksD
      @manwithaporpoiseYTsucksD 2 года назад +1

      We having an abusive government sending billions to Nazis committing horrible war crimes. All the innocent deaths and suffering from all these corrupt wars being sponsored by an objectively corrupted media that brainwashed idiots won't stop watching. But hey,♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ hearts and shite. I'm utterly disgusted by this country and the majority of people in it who want to continue ignoring the harsh reality with their glazed over eyes and feel good apathy. I'm utterly revolted by the masses.

    • @anxiouscucumber9
      @anxiouscucumber9 2 года назад +10

      @@manwithaporpoiseYTsucksD that you feel how you do, is also part of the perfection.. (and also highly relatable btw, at an intellectual and emotional level) - only, what these guys are talking about is something that transcends even our judgements of this current situation.. we are so subjective and anthropocentric and yet we have the capacity to see that: our own inevitable subjectivity and also the notion of a more universal perspective.. once you don't merely conceive of this universal / non-dual perspective as an intellectual abstraction but actually experience it yourself, you will accept all of it as perfect, too - i struggle to reconcile this with my "natural" reaction to the evils in the world, every day.. the disgust you speak of (and immense grief) are hard not to feel.. but if you've ever had a transcendental experience you'll know that there is a greater perspective and understanding of all that is, not from our little human point of view... I wish for you to experience that absolute bliss, light and understanding and *absolute* love, someday.. i wish for all of us to experience it, in this life if possible, and to attain it as a permanent state ourselves, if that is possible.. there is also a lot of love in the world.. and you are also perfectly loved (you *are* perfect love).. whether you perceive it right now or not.. ❤️

    • @carefulcarpenter
      @carefulcarpenter 2 года назад +1

      Censorship I see. This must be Hell? 😁

    • @carefulcarpenter
      @carefulcarpenter 2 года назад +4

      @@anxiouscucumber9 Those are very nice and encouraging words!
      In this thread two have been censored. When I post empirical evidence, beyond the nice words, I can expect to be csncelled, censored, put-down.
      This is how you deal with those living in Hell: you keep showing them the evidence. The internet has brought out the human shadow; so shadow work is always at hand. 👀🐡⛵🌊🌊🌊

    • @chrism8180
      @chrism8180 2 года назад +1

      hey, how many times have you spammed this same exact comment. Maybe you're just a bot

  • @Sky-fw7mk
    @Sky-fw7mk Год назад +170

    I've learned so much from so many spiritual leaders but Ram Dass teaches me to be ok with my humanness. Thank you for such a beautiful video, the art is incredible!

  • @thesoulgardener38
    @thesoulgardener38 2 года назад +119

    I find it utterly astonishing and tremendously gorgeous how we all gather here from different places of the world and share this profound experience called life. In this moment, right now. Through this video.
    We are seemingly different yet we all fundamentally have longing for the one thing that connects us all together - love. Through that we can see a glimpse of ourselves even in our worst enemies eyes. And there it lies; an everlasting truth. You know that behind those harsh words and actions hides part of the same love that you feel, part of the same love that you once thought you're missing and thus felt a deep longing for. Give that, be that. It's our essence.

    • @glenndespres5317
      @glenndespres5317 4 месяца назад +1

      We share minds. Your message sounded like my own voice. Thank you my brother.

    • @oliviawilliams3354
      @oliviawilliams3354 3 месяца назад +1

      I'm with you ❤

    • @user-ip8zo7wn6d
      @user-ip8zo7wn6d 2 месяца назад +1

      Where's the billions of seekers with missing pieces , aren't they looking to become whole I'm glad you're here 😊I keep learning more for the reassurance (no dark side) keep shining Peace

  • @apocryphalsubfusion
    @apocryphalsubfusion 2 года назад +626

    This video feels like it came at the exact right time. With everything going on in the world right now, I felt overwhelmed at all the suffering in the world, and also at the potential for more suffering in the future. Listening to the video allowed me to open my heart a little and to feel the humanity within each of us, within myself. To be able to appreciate the troubling emotions of the troubling times. See the suffering and inhumanity of the world fully and to let myself cry. To let myself see the beauty of the world, when I take a step outside and see the birds flying in the sky and the trees dancing in the wind. To look at all of life and be able to say how its all perfect. to see the pain and joy and still be able to say
    and this too...

    • @macmac6318
      @macmac6318 2 года назад +1

      🤗

    • @TheReminisce777
      @TheReminisce777 2 года назад +2

      Bless you.

    • @lalalad4536
      @lalalad4536 2 года назад +22

      My mom past away last year, before she went into a coma, my dad and my syblings were standing around her bed and said to her we were with her and she was safe, she looked at us and smiled one last time. She went into a coma and passed away the morning after. It was so hard for a long time, now i see it was perfect, we were walking her home.

    • @JO1E1
      @JO1E1 2 года назад +4

      The right time for me too

    • @macmac6318
      @macmac6318 2 года назад +1

      @@lalalad4536 🤗

  • @shelbygraham3535
    @shelbygraham3535 2 года назад +417

    My 13 and a half year old dog passed away 3 days ago. He was my absolute best friend and we shared the strongest bond I've ever had with another living being. This video and so many other things surrounding his death could not be more divinely timed. Thank you

    • @krielsavino5368
      @krielsavino5368 2 года назад +12

      oh man i feel for you. I hope you find a way to heal your heart about it. if it helps some near death experiencers report that their pets are safe on the other side 🙂

    • @a.a.6726
      @a.a.6726 2 года назад +7

      I watched this video less than 12 hours before my dearest cat suddenly died a couple of days back. Prior to that, I lost my eldest cat two months before.
      I had a dream of a tsunami a week before my dear cat died and it was one of the most memorable dreams I've ever had because I felt genuine fear for my real life as I was experiencing that. I now consider it as a sign from God that I should have prepared my heart.
      I went through that fresh, raw grief with these words in my heart. I can only trust the process and have faith in the Universe at this point.

    • @DJP-Love
      @DJP-Love 2 года назад +5

      Wow my star family… SAME! Put my beloved cat in the ground Saturday. Had more grief to express than I could make sense of… cumulative I believe it becomes… or at least opens the place where we can experience other losses that coke to bear witness and release more along with the current grief. The perfection of EVERY word, person, interaction, feeling, etc etc,.. is all perfect - and easier to notice during such intense moments of the alchemy of releasing our grief, courageously having all the feelings we can, so that we may release and let go, again… and again… until the final letting go … yes indeed… we are walking each other home. 🌟🙏🌟

    • @lysareneep.8028
      @lysareneep.8028 2 года назад +9

      Sending love your way. Sorry for your loss. Our 4 legged companions are such a blessing.

    • @mnetzer6777
      @mnetzer6777 2 года назад +5

      I feel your pain, I also recently lost my best friend.

  • @tiffanyhau1254
    @tiffanyhau1254 Год назад +161

    After unfolding a layer of my spiritual awakening, I began viewing life in a similar way. This video solidified and put words to exactly what I'm feeling and thinking. The world really is a beautiful place. The polarities of good and bad become a dance of living and I'm full of joy to observe it all- love, pain, sadness, anger, attraction, peace... All of it. :)

    • @Mayan.Embodiment
      @Mayan.Embodiment Год назад +3

      You must also be an advanced old soul, Tiffany, like Ram Dass. You might appreciate this video of his Mayan birthday: ruclips.net/video/tbkZ3srvsMA/видео.html

    • @souldesire5932
      @souldesire5932 Год назад

      Unfortunately, Ram was led by darkness and didn't realize it. He wanted to be of course light-filled, but some of the things he did show this. It's a dangerous world, our souls are at stake. Spiritual awakening is usually not what it appears. Only Jesus Christ can open our eyes through repentance and cleansing of sins. See, many things these days omit the reality of sin. The new age industry that Ram Dass was a part of is a deception of darkness to take many souls to hell. Seek the Lord Jesus Christ, He is the Alpha and Omega. I agree the world is a beautiful place, but it is also saturated with darkness and deception. It's not just polarity as is used in new age circles, there's a concerted effort to take souls to hell and most sadly go there. It's a real place in the afterlife and spirit world because most refuse the love, mercy, and forgiveness of God to follow their own flesh and the world.

  • @tsrocks2029
    @tsrocks2029 2 года назад +417

    We are in such dark times yet this year I have opened my heart and I am happier than I have ever been. Things are so bad I’m not afraid anymore. And stepping past those fears has allowed me to feel more love and experience more love from the world than I ever have. I try to look past the hatred and tyranny and see the beauty in this world and have hope. If more of us can do this I think we can be okay.

    • @vividvulpe9842
      @vividvulpe9842 2 года назад +7

      Word

    • @moony77
      @moony77 2 года назад +4

      Amen💙

    • @dixieree
      @dixieree 2 года назад +11

      I feel you so strongly on this. I’m sooo happy you’re able to step aside from fear, pain and hatred to follow positivity, joy and love. Thank you for being a beautiful soul. Lets keep looking to the goodness, because yes there truly is SOOOOO MUCH BEAUTY IN THIS WORLD!! We all hold it within our heart and souls. 🧡🦋

    • @shirleyjust3305
      @shirleyjust3305 2 года назад +6

      I also lost my fear and am happier then I have ever been, I take each day as it comes, because I can see the light

    • @jeanettenejadi1777
      @jeanettenejadi1777 2 года назад +4

      Beautiful 💚

  • @herenowrightnowwithyou4714
    @herenowrightnowwithyou4714 2 года назад +670

    This is beyond gorgeous. Thank you!! It is hard finding the words that truly describe our love for all and how perfect everything is as it is, and you and Ram have done a stunning job of bringing those concepts to life. Amazing!

    • @chris432t6
      @chris432t6 2 года назад +1

      Thank you! I feel the same.

    • @dominikjakaj1999
      @dominikjakaj1999 2 года назад +10

      5 days ago ??

    • @joleaneshmoleane8358
      @joleaneshmoleane8358 2 года назад +11

      @@dominikjakaj1999 he’s a time traveler who happens to also think everything is fine.

    • @FiremarshalM1
      @FiremarshalM1 2 года назад +4

      @@joleaneshmoleane8358 😂 well played. My bet the comment is from someone After Skool gave the privilege and honor of a sneak peek/preview.

    • @herenowrightnowwithyou4714
      @herenowrightnowwithyou4714 2 года назад +9

      @@dominikjakaj1999 I am a patreon supporter. I guess we get to see them early, I didn't realize as I just thought I was first lol. Though time travel is a much more exciting answer...

  • @sj4267
    @sj4267 Год назад +12

    "As long as you stay in the world of polarities; happy, sad, dark, light, positive, negative, good evil.. you cannot experience the richness of the moment, the richness of the moment is the one that lies just behind the two"

  • @fretnesbutke3233
    @fretnesbutke3233 Год назад +105

    Deepest gratitude to After Skool and Ram Dass. This,more than any others,is the clip I watch and listen to over and over. I need to draw my mind back at least once a week,to do my best to grasp the ultimate essence of what we are. I'm 63. The lifetime of grief/love/awakening is threatening to overcome me,and the mission isn't complete yet.

    • @Mayan.Embodiment
      @Mayan.Embodiment Год назад +1

      You might appreciate this video of Ram Dass' Mayan birthday: ruclips.net/video/tbkZ3srvsMA/видео.html

    • @justinarobson4669
      @justinarobson4669 Год назад +1

      I watched this video because I knew it would prevent me from being able to resist being overcome :) Sometimes I can't go there by myself, I have to wait for the flood.

    • @aplik881
      @aplik881 Год назад

      I love what you are saying

    • @gentlemanx7987
      @gentlemanx7987 Год назад +5

      There is no mission, my dear friend. Just... be. This is all there can ever be. This. And it is, indeed, perfect. And you will come to the realisation, that you, too, are indeed perfect. You just... are. You cannot be not perfect. You cannot be not eternal. And you cannot be not. Much love, from a fellow seeker and "struggeler". 😁

    • @phoenixj1299
      @phoenixj1299 3 месяца назад

      Not when you blindly follow a religion like Christianity and Islam. You know "how to be" only when you detach yourself from these dogmas. It's a good start for you. Follow Dharma and set yourself free. Don't stop the self enquiry. Religion teaches not to think and not to self enquiry. Dharma teaches to enquire the self..

  • @robm3569
    @robm3569 2 года назад +62

    Many years ago I had the pleasure of sitting with Ram Das and a handful of others in a walnut grove in upper Ojai at the Happy Valley Foundation. It was like sitting with a friend who was sharing stories from a recent journey. One couldn't help but feel at ease, light reflecting light. Having sat with many different spiritual teachers over many years, I have to say, Ram Das was one of my favorite. There are mere academics and then there are the truly awakened and Ram Das was/is surely the latter.

  • @1kid2luv
    @1kid2luv 21 день назад +4

    This made me cry. I needed this in so many ways. I will watch this again when I trip on a psychedelic. I want these words and these images imbedded in my soul. 🙏

  • @blanqui2040
    @blanqui2040 Год назад +51

    Thank you so much for this. Being a late gen Z I've been struggling a lot because I've always been really sensitive to the world's suffering and it seems like everything is our responsibility now, how to fix it. It's overwhelming. I recently was thinking how I've been feeling like living in hell because I only see people partying nonstop around me and a lot of indifference and insensitivity towards the current crisis. But i know it's all perfect. I do. This has been a beautiful reminder and I was begging for it. Thank you

    • @KellsSmith1244
      @KellsSmith1244 8 месяцев назад +2

    • @danielkhachanov5691
      @danielkhachanov5691 6 месяцев назад +1

      Live in your surroundings, that's the only thing that truly matters to you as it's the only thing you control

    • @roseshelmerdine2710
      @roseshelmerdine2710 4 месяца назад

      We are all collectively responsible. You can't do it all yourself. We just have to keep trying, together.

    • @phoenixj1299
      @phoenixj1299 3 месяца назад +1

      Not when you blindly follow a religion like Christianity and Islam. You know "how to be" only when you detach yourself from these dogmas. It's a good start for you. Follow Dharma and set yourself free. Don't stop the self enquiry. Religion teaches not to think and not to self enquiry. Dharma teaches to enquire the self..

    • @malkomalkavian
      @malkomalkavian Месяц назад

      Being young is hard, much harder than being old. It all hurts so much. But it passes. And sometimes you miss the pain, when you get old, and feel that when you were younger you were a better person. But being young was hard, and you will deserve the rest when you do get to be old.
      I wish you all the best

  • @JR-xo5jp
    @JR-xo5jp Год назад +56

    "all we can do is make one self a better person every day and hope that others do the same"Ram Dass

  • @skylardustin7467
    @skylardustin7467 Год назад +44

    The happy/sad drawing of the eyes looking down, intertwined by DNA is a true masterpiece👏 thank you for this video!

    • @MikeBarbarossa
      @MikeBarbarossa Год назад +1

      I like 3:27 the 4 ways of the eye. Water, energy, fire and some good weed

    • @___xyz___
      @___xyz___ Год назад +1

      11:51

    • @54ananyadobhal80
      @54ananyadobhal80 8 месяцев назад +1

      What does the eye mean 👁️

  • @nikkigordon2637
    @nikkigordon2637 2 года назад +60

    Your illustrations … just wow. Each scene was so well thought out, so much meaning in every corner of the screen. To watch how your art style has evolved is to watch how you have evolved as a person. Thank you for the time, quality, and attention to detail you put into this. What you are doing is certainly aligned with something greater.

    • @Mayan.Embodiment
      @Mayan.Embodiment Год назад

      You might appreciate this video of Ram Dass' Mayan birthday: ruclips.net/video/tbkZ3srvsMA/видео.html

  • @amyhodges5464
    @amyhodges5464 2 года назад +32

    Thank you for this. I love this definition of compassion- of staying in your heart so you can help others, and instead of your mind asking Why?? Why is this happening? - Your mind knows that all is one and all is perfect - and so your mind stays silent - allowing you to give more presence to others, more of your heart to others. How beautiful

    • @ericharrison7
      @ericharrison7 2 года назад +1

      Yes you are right and it was really beautiful to watch. How are you doing. Hope you and staying safe out there?

    • @elysia4982
      @elysia4982 Год назад +1

      But if all is perfect and suffering is a curriculum for the soul, then by helping are you not making it imperfect and taking some learning away?

  • @LOVE_ALL_AROUND
    @LOVE_ALL_AROUND 6 месяцев назад +14

    Sobbing as I am watching this. My biggest struggle especially the last few years. I still don't know how to get to this place of finding compassion in those who hurt me so badly in my childhood. Those who cause so much suffering in this world. I need to watch this several times. The art is quite powerful. Thank you.

    • @samdafoe4817
      @samdafoe4817 6 месяцев назад +5

      compassion for me comes in the knowledge that those who perpetuate suffering are too ignorant or traumatized to be aware of how horrible being cruel actually feels in the body. when i yell at a stranger on the street for pissing me off, it makes me feel gross inside with guilt so i apologize and use that discomfort to improve upon being present for the next time so i don't repeat that action .
      we are socialized to be ruthless and competitive in this culture - the ones who cannot realize that this is wrong, or who delude themselves into not seeing it or justifying it - truly they are the ones to be pitied (from a safe distance if need be. we can offer others forgiveness while still keeping ourselves safe.)

    • @LOVE_ALL_AROUND
      @LOVE_ALL_AROUND 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@samdafoe4817 Really appreciate your sharing that. Thank you.

    • @samdafoe4817
      @samdafoe4817 6 месяцев назад

      i'm so glad if you found anything useful in there.
      from what i've experienced being around abusive, sick sadistic people is that i would not want to experience what it would feel like to be one.
      i'd rather spend my time trying to imagine being a wild horse galloping or a dog playing with a friend. 🙂@@LOVE_ALL_AROUND

    • @davidsaarelajr.5986
      @davidsaarelajr.5986 5 месяцев назад +1

      Watch this over and over. Every week if you want. Another person I would recommend is Alan Watts. He was a theologian and a philosopher. He will help you. Listen every night before bed!

    • @roseshelmerdine2710
      @roseshelmerdine2710 4 месяца назад +2

      Maybe you need to work on compassion for yourself and how you suffered at their hands first, before you can begin to feel compassion for them.... And maybe don't beat yourself up for struggling with it. Maybe you need to go through the process of feeling how very wrong what they did to you was before you can move on from that... Wishing you lots of love and light 🙏☀️✨❤️

  • @kathleenlovett1958
    @kathleenlovett1958 2 года назад +74

    Beautiful art, beautiful philosophy. This was a "perfect" introduction to Ram Dass ❣️

    • @vida3918
      @vida3918 Год назад

      Agree ^^

    • @Mayan.Embodiment
      @Mayan.Embodiment Год назад

      You might also appreciate this video of Ram Dass' Mayan birthday: ruclips.net/video/tbkZ3srvsMA/видео.html

  • @LucidLivingLL
    @LucidLivingLL 2 года назад +166

    Presence is the key to opening your heart. It is so easy to close yourself off, but when you stay and let go of your mind, you open the opportunity for you to transform the situation into a gift for your expansion.
    Great video,
    -Much love from a growing RUclipsr

    • @egongefferie9194
      @egongefferie9194 2 года назад +3

      Am born and raised this way ,, Lets boost these wise words up in everyone who is ready to exploe themself whitout a supervisor ,,(joking ) bravo love this artskool A must for creatifcurios minds . : )

    • @santosdr2
      @santosdr2 2 года назад

      bulll shit.

  • @DJTeddyJetts
    @DJTeddyJetts Год назад +99

    My this is the most beautiful thing Ive ever heard/seen. The illustrations you add to these messages are so beautiful, a unique presentation, profound in so many ways. No words to describe how beautiful your content is.

    • @Exenzo
      @Exenzo Год назад +2

      I feel the same but I think 2.3 million subs should do it 😄

    • @Mayan.Embodiment
      @Mayan.Embodiment Год назад

      You might appreciate this video of Ram Dass' Mayan birthday: ruclips.net/video/tbkZ3srvsMA/видео.html

  • @ahmedlisin3704
    @ahmedlisin3704 Год назад +11

    Love how this channel blends the philosophical, psychological & spiritual

  • @jerrybirky4707
    @jerrybirky4707 2 года назад +83

    This made me cry
    Not in sadness
    But with the light of understanding💜

  • @Bullyfootlemon
    @Bullyfootlemon 2 года назад +53

    I absolutely love this and what you draw to the words.. I would humbly request that if you could do more of these with Ram Dass the world would be a better place. Thank you for you work combining in with those powerful gentle words as it has touched me deeply.💜

    • @Mayan.Embodiment
      @Mayan.Embodiment Год назад +1

      Ram Dass is also one of my favorite human beings. You might appreciate this video of his Mayan birthday: ruclips.net/video/tbkZ3srvsMA/видео.html

  • @kaylabell5312
    @kaylabell5312 Год назад +1

    This was such an absolutely breathtaking video that brought me to tears. Your art is absolutely beautiful and added a whole new dimension to this video. I’m so grateful for this, thank you

  • @dylaniriz
    @dylaniriz 2 года назад +2

    One of the most beautiful lectures from Richard. Thanks for uploading this After Skool.

  • @infinite.potential
    @infinite.potential 2 года назад +11

    His words hold so much weight, so heartfelt. A simple speech almost brought me to tears. What a gorgeous soul.

    • @Mayan.Embodiment
      @Mayan.Embodiment Год назад

      You might appreciate this video of Ram Dass' Mayan birthday: ruclips.net/video/tbkZ3srvsMA/видео.html

  • @viedrfremr5463
    @viedrfremr5463 2 года назад +49

    The quote at the end sent goosebumps down my whole body

    • @LionsDen2112
      @LionsDen2112 2 года назад +1

      same here. I had to listen again at least 6 times. wow

  • @carina_eichele
    @carina_eichele Год назад

    Wooow! What a video! Thank you so much! Also to the countless beautiful comments! Feeling connected trough this…and the art! How beautiful is the art? Very inspirational! Much love💜

  • @maxb1390
    @maxb1390 2 месяца назад +2

    I’m so happy more and more of our collective are awakening to the reality that all is one, and that one is at its essence, love. We are love, we are light, and we are all one. We can make the choice to love each other and realize that separation, domination, greed, etc are not necessary. For when we serve other selves, we serve ourselves as well

  • @faevoryn6578
    @faevoryn6578 2 года назад +35

    Thank you. This message is just what I needed today. It's OK to stand in the middle between joy and sorrow. It's correct to experience both. My suffering today is not a catastrophy. It is an opportunity.

    • @leeturner3750
      @leeturner3750 Год назад +1

      Good for you ✨shine on

    • @Mayan.Embodiment
      @Mayan.Embodiment Год назад

      You might appreciate this video of Ram Dass' Mayan birthday: ruclips.net/video/tbkZ3srvsMA/видео.html

  • @MarissaGinty
    @MarissaGinty 2 года назад +193

    Such incredible artistry, as always. And the message is always right on time. Thank you for sharing your gifts.💖

    • @AfterSkool
      @AfterSkool  2 года назад +21

      Glad to be of service 💚

    • @fusradah3977
      @fusradah3977 2 года назад +5

      On time is right

    • @shamanic_nostalgia
      @shamanic_nostalgia 2 года назад

      Please consider watching Everything by Max Cooper

    • @mohammadreaz5372
      @mohammadreaz5372 2 года назад

      🛑🛑🛑The biggest deception🛑🛑🛑
      The Most Important Videos are "Beware of Angels" And "Charmed by Darkness", See them Now on RUclips !!!

    • @SignofJonahYunis.Jesus.Warrior
      @SignofJonahYunis.Jesus.Warrior 2 года назад

      This is beautiful ✨
      ruclips.net/video/3T1DGrzdrQc/видео.html

  • @nealonhoyer2005
    @nealonhoyer2005 2 года назад +5

    As I go deeper into the meaning, I cry tears of understanding. The tears that the universe might just make sense with such a simple but complex theory.

    • @Mayan.Embodiment
      @Mayan.Embodiment Год назад

      You might appreciate this video of Ram Dass' Mayan birthday: ruclips.net/video/tbkZ3srvsMA/видео.html

  • @4amfitz
    @4amfitz Месяц назад

    This was stunningly beautiful to watch.... thank you for all of your meticulous work and bringing such a beautiful message.

  • @iamme8770
    @iamme8770 2 года назад +58

    I had to walk away from my coworkers so they wouldn't see me shedding a tear to this beautiful wisdom.

    • @JonasAnandaKristiansson
      @JonasAnandaKristiansson 2 года назад +13

      Let them see the tears. The tears of wonder and truth

    • @SignofJonahYunis.Jesus.Warrior
      @SignofJonahYunis.Jesus.Warrior 2 года назад

      This is beautiful ✨
      ruclips.net/video/3T1DGrzdrQc/видео.html

    • @boyera23
      @boyera23 2 года назад +4

      Share it

    • @jshdhdyjfjdjfhfyyene731
      @jshdhdyjfjdjfhfyyene731 Год назад

      How about this
      ruclips.net/video/yo8QqaoNsU0/видео.html
      and then this at 0:39
      ruclips.net/video/1lLcVVPyZoE/видео.html
      that's Ram das

    • @jshdhdyjfjdjfhfyyene731
      @jshdhdyjfjdjfhfyyene731 Год назад

      @@JonasAnandaKristiansson unfortunately in this day of accepting hatred and shunning compassion it is perceived as weakness and mock-standard

  • @Tsotha
    @Tsotha 2 года назад +7

    This Ram Dass lecture addresses so many of the specific anxieties I have been struggling with recently, and the animation is some of the most gorgeous I have ever seen from After Skool. Many thanks!

  • @Youtuber-kz5dq
    @Youtuber-kz5dq 2 года назад +1

    What an absolutely moving video. Thankyou I really needed this, it's showed me how suffering is necessary for the goodness. Amazing drawings aswell ♡

  • @dbennettkc
    @dbennettkc Год назад +2

    I sit here with tears in my eyes of both joy and pain. Mark, this is truly a masterwork. My heart pours out devotion to you in this moment and also grieves that Ram Dass never got to see this with his human eyes.

  • @earnyourimmortality
    @earnyourimmortality 2 года назад +18

    Show this video to those among us enduring the severest forms of pain & suffering. Like magic... no more afflictions.
    Sounds good...

  • @rosinamarie13
    @rosinamarie13 2 года назад +7

    Thank you for this. Ram Dass brings me so much peace and love when listening to his wisdom. So so grateful to have him available here for us to lean on 💗💖

  • @nishiwoo6648
    @nishiwoo6648 2 года назад +3

    JUST INCREDIBLY BEAUTIFUL…you capture Ram Dass’ words perfectly
    Thank you 🙏❤️✨

  • @thekellersbjjrv7006
    @thekellersbjjrv7006 Год назад +27

    Best video I have ever watched on RUclips. It eloquently put into words what I’ve been trying to convey to my loved ones for a while. Thank you! Love for all!

  • @miqa5911
    @miqa5911 2 года назад +33

    This was beautiful. I’ve heard this audio many times but to see the art go with it took everything to a new level. Brought me to tears. Thank you all for what you do. Much love to all ♥️♥️♥️

    • @SignofJonahYunis.Jesus.Warrior
      @SignofJonahYunis.Jesus.Warrior 2 года назад

      This is beautiful ✨
      ruclips.net/video/3T1DGrzdrQc/видео.html

    • @Mayan.Embodiment
      @Mayan.Embodiment Год назад +1

      Hello Miqa, you might also appreciate this video of Ram Dass' Mayan birthday: ruclips.net/video/tbkZ3srvsMA/видео.html

  • @orianz362
    @orianz362 2 года назад +17

    Found ram dases lectures couple of months ago and I can’t stop listen to him since then!
    Thanks for this video!!

  • @drseo5539
    @drseo5539 2 года назад +5

    Thank you for making such a digestible version of such an amazing talk.

  • @nikoneuman1842
    @nikoneuman1842 Год назад +1

    Awesome awesome artwork, can't imagine the "time" spent. Grateful for channels like this and the community of people that are discovering these messages with me

  • @zanec9108
    @zanec9108 2 года назад +5

    Beautiful, thank you for spreading Ram dass content to a wider audience than otherwise would be.

  • @alicemuller9386
    @alicemuller9386 2 года назад +21

    The truth is more important than the facts. Is my $250K good enough to retire? I’m so exigent on productive information on how to possibly create wealth. What’s your say on this approach? I will appreciate any lnvestment ideas.

    • @c.k2778
      @c.k2778 2 года назад

      We all have different perspectives, how I see things might not be the way you see it. But my opinion would be, get yourself an aid (IA) because most successful people seek the knowledge and skills of professionals and claim to achieve their success without any help.

    • @alicemuller9386
      @alicemuller9386 2 года назад

      @Welsh Macsen Great! Got it. I appreciate

    • @paul.l6310
      @paul.l6310 2 года назад

      @Thomas Smith that's right, working with a professional is best compared to none. They have a wealth of information which helps a lot in creating wealth, I know Anna and I'm happy they mentioned her here.
      Working with her made me understand the fact that you can't compare growing your investments yourself to that of an IA

  • @nicolegonzalez6178
    @nicolegonzalez6178 11 месяцев назад

    What a beautiful video! Thank you sincerely for your time in creating this.

  • @finbarshields4081
    @finbarshields4081 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you. For bringing these words to so many.
    Your animations show a wondrous understanding of these truths, they are beautiful.

  • @atruceforbruce5388
    @atruceforbruce5388 2 года назад +5

    I realized at the end,, watching this video was meant to be for me. It caused both tears of joy and sadness... thank you for all you do...thank you ❤ namaste

  • @all-hands
    @all-hands 2 года назад +7

    One of my all-time favorites from Ram Dass. Thank you for making this.

  • @florencetuscano8307
    @florencetuscano8307 Год назад +12

    the illustrations are so beautifully done, what a talented artist it add so much to the concept to these videos

  • @georgewilliams1062
    @georgewilliams1062 Год назад +59

    I had a moment on my first mushroom trip where i was lying in bed and lost total connection to my physical body. I felt as i was just a dot of energy on my pillow such a crazy feeling and made me smile, really realized that we are really nothing but energy and had an overwhelming feeling from that trip onwards.

    • @Jerryberger9235
      @Jerryberger9235 Год назад +3

      Psychedelic’s definitely have potential to deal with mental health symptoms like anxiety and depression, I would like to try them again but it’s just so hard to source here

    • @zoeywinston6826
      @zoeywinston6826 Год назад +13

      Psychedelics are the reason why i didn’t take my life when i was at my end. I was stripped of my ego and saw the beauty of life and interconnectivity and even though i still battle anxiety and depression, I’m doing better everyday and will never think in such a self destructive way again.

    • @sarahh321
      @sarahh321 Год назад +2

      [_James_tray]
      Reliable source for your pschssss

    • @sarahh321
      @sarahh321 Год назад +2

      Hit him up with your order on Instergrem

    • @nishaelvert1104
      @nishaelvert1104 Год назад +1

      Loved this. I battle from depression, anxiety & C-PTSD, I’ve heard shrooms cured depression. Wish doctors were more open to natural medicines over big pharma but we know why

  • @fourarmshiverjoel
    @fourarmshiverjoel 2 года назад +6

    Ram Ram❤️❤️❤️
    Thank you so much for letting RD shine as bright as he ever has :).

  • @dreamingofnaomi
    @dreamingofnaomi Год назад +7

    Thank you. I am going through a phase of suffering and it's really hard to be open to *what is..* God bless Ram Dass and everyone who puts the content together on this channel. I really liked that Ramana got brought up. He is my Master. He said to a devotee who was grieving a child who had just passed away and his devotee asked, What is God?: "What is, is God."
    If you're going through a tough time right now, I pray that you gain the strength, courage, and wisdom to go through it and learn from it, grow from it. All my love, Naye.

  • @jays_vids
    @jays_vids Год назад +1

    This video just had a profound effect on me. An overwhelming outburst of joy/love/sorrow all combined had me in floods of tears. It's all one.

  • @VanessaAsay
    @VanessaAsay 2 года назад +1

    Wonderful words, incredible illustrations & a much appreciated reminder to welcome and encourage an open heart accepting all that is. 💗

  • @missshroom5512
    @missshroom5512 2 года назад +3

    Just shared this and another with my 20 year old! Thankyou for all you do🌎❤️✌🏼

  • @i_dream_of_memes
    @i_dream_of_memes 2 года назад +3

    yo that picture you drew of the head spitting open is so fkn cool I kept losing track of what he was saying to look deeper into it. so much great detail, perfect colors, love it man

  • @JoshuaHauville
    @JoshuaHauville 7 месяцев назад

    This was so incredibly beautiful and just the reminder I needed in this very moment, as it always is. Thank you and bless all ❤️

  • @oldpineapple
    @oldpineapple 8 месяцев назад +1

    This is what I needed to see right now. Thank you, I love your artwork ❤

  • @aplik881
    @aplik881 Год назад +4

    Thank you Thank you Thank you?
    I typed "how can i keep my heart opened?" And i found this profound beautiful message from Ram Dass AND the astonishing illustrations of After Skool. Thank you, you both, helped me let come out that tear i was holding back. This is wonderfully transmitted. Well done. I AM IN LOVE 🌠🎇💧🌱

  • @adamwestbury7928
    @adamwestbury7928 2 года назад +3

    I'm just in joyful tears over hearing this beautiful poetry about the spiritual being having a human experience. ☮️❤️🙏

  • @orichiboo
    @orichiboo Год назад +2

    That was beautifully put together, thank you for sharing your wisdom!

  • @allstripes4ever
    @allstripes4ever 2 года назад +3

    Sooo wonder full!!! 🙏 thank you for adding such a beauty and clarity and color to These Words of Wisdom 🙏💗
    A true 💎

  • @pdjspodcasts8119
    @pdjspodcasts8119 Год назад +17

    The poems at the beginning are the most powerful words I’ve ever heard

    • @Mayan.Embodiment
      @Mayan.Embodiment Год назад

      You might appreciate this video of Ram Dass' Mayan birthday: ruclips.net/video/tbkZ3srvsMA/видео.html

    • @protomoonmedia
      @protomoonmedia Год назад +1

      Agreed. Thich Nhat Hanh is wonderful.

  • @justinetorres670
    @justinetorres670 2 года назад

    I’ve heard this talk before but these stunning illustrations take it to the next level! Gorgeous! Bravo!! 🙏

  • @FullMetalFurbee
    @FullMetalFurbee 2 года назад +2

    I really appreciate this one a lot. It's so refreshing to hear a spiritual perspective that doesn't offer an excuse for suffering or attempt to hand-wave it away. As Terence McKenna once said, "There are no extra people on the planet." Gentleness and compassion in the face of duality is key.
    Also I haven't watched an AfterSkool vid in a while - I think your artistic skills are improving! Great video. :)

  • @karenross7391
    @karenross7391 2 года назад +5

    One of the best, must crucial videos of our time. Thank you for your hard work.🙏❤️

  • @emmal8355
    @emmal8355 2 года назад +8

    This video came into my recommended the exact moment I needed it. Trying to prepare myself to go to work when I am being buried by my mental chaos … this helped. I feel somehow a little more connected. Thank you.

    • @Mayan.Embodiment
      @Mayan.Embodiment Год назад

      You might appreciate this video of Ram Dass' Mayan birthday: ruclips.net/video/tbkZ3srvsMA/видео.html

  • @Faladaena
    @Faladaena 2 года назад +1

    Another *stellar* collab!
    Your creative artistry seems to be limitless, it never ceases to amaze me...

  • @quarkCharm
    @quarkCharm Год назад

    The animation is so beautiful and wonderfully paired with the lecture. I love your work!

  • @boondock8082
    @boondock8082 2 года назад +4

    I have to watch this a couple of hundred of times,much Love thank you for your creativity.As an an visual artist you are very inspiring to me.Much respect.

  • @maddiehagan
    @maddiehagan Год назад +3

    my whole life perspective has been changed by this video, I can’t even begin to fathom what process the thoughts going through my head right now, but I I know, for one thing that I am just filled with immense, love and happiness. This video truly changed my life.

  • @evs5035
    @evs5035 20 дней назад

    The art through the words and visuals is amazing! What a gift you have! ❤

  • @heyimalvin
    @heyimalvin 10 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you so much. This is just what I needed. ❤ Love you all!

  • @danamarie7993
    @danamarie7993 Год назад +2

    Thank you, this was really beautiful how you used your gift to deepen the message.

  • @andrealindsey7736
    @andrealindsey7736 11 месяцев назад +6

    My spiritual journey has been kicked into high gear. The healing of my heart and soul have truly, finally begun.

  • @escuelasestelares
    @escuelasestelares 2 месяца назад

    I appreciate your drawing abilities and the content you share. Thank you!

  • @PaulMichaelKelly27
    @PaulMichaelKelly27 2 года назад +1

    Truly profoundly meaningful and beautiful beyond words
    I'm grateful for your work on this video, and of course, to Ram Dass.

  • @davidsearcy420
    @davidsearcy420 2 года назад +3

    I'm not sure how you're doing this but everyone of your videos are well made. The art work. The animation. The message. Thank you my friend.

  • @robertcronin6603
    @robertcronin6603 2 года назад +11

    Surprised at how hard this one hit...very profound in an easy to understand type of way 🔥

    • @Mayan.Embodiment
      @Mayan.Embodiment Год назад

      You might appreciate this video of Ram Dass' Mayan birthday: ruclips.net/video/tbkZ3srvsMA/видео.html

  • @rickynoodles2816
    @rickynoodles2816 Год назад +2

    Probably my favorite video from you guys let alone one of my favorite clips from Ram dass' teachings. All of your art is amazing but the one in this one was just unbeatable

  • @AdamMiceli
    @AdamMiceli 2 года назад

    Oh my goodness! Your drawings are SO activating! Full of Spirit! Bless you ❤🙏🏻

  • @ReynaSingh
    @ReynaSingh 2 года назад +41

    Gratitude is the answer. Thank you for these videos

    • @chrism8180
      @chrism8180 2 года назад +4

      don't trust in oversimplified platitudes. life is a hell of a lot more complex than, "just be grateful".

    • @SignofJonahYunis.Jesus.Warrior
      @SignofJonahYunis.Jesus.Warrior 2 года назад

      This is beautiful ✨
      ruclips.net/video/3T1DGrzdrQc/видео.html

    • @onlycielo
      @onlycielo 2 года назад

      @@chrism8180 life is only as complex as you make it!

  • @angiewilsonflores5381
    @angiewilsonflores5381 2 года назад +3

    The struggle to walk in the Balance of our Universe !! Thank You for your Artistic Poetry! Your words are inspiring ✨️!

  • @grishma2.0
    @grishma2.0 8 месяцев назад

    Such a beautiful way of sharing a meaningful message with the world!! Absolutely love it!! ❤️🙏🏻

  • @ShaunStallings
    @ShaunStallings 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you for sharing your wisdom on this very powerful topic. So well done I am subscribing. Can't wait to watch your older vids. Happy New Year!

  • @gwada-beauty2619
    @gwada-beauty2619 9 месяцев назад +3

    My god this was beautiful. I never thought about that. With everything i have been through i kind of gave up on love. But now i understand that being hurt is part of my journey and that i can pass that being happy and sad. Just allowing the suffering of the past and the happiness of the present

  • @cestmoi4532
    @cestmoi4532 2 года назад +3

    What a wonderful project. I am so grateful to have found this capsule of Ram Dass illustrated with such talent and effort. 💛

    • @Mayan.Embodiment
      @Mayan.Embodiment Год назад

      You might appreciate this video of Ram Dass' Mayan birthday: ruclips.net/video/tbkZ3srvsMA/видео.html

  • @jlg51078
    @jlg51078 Год назад

    This is the most creative and moving video I have ever seen. Well done! Incredible! thank you 🙏

  • @AgelessArt
    @AgelessArt 7 месяцев назад +2

    The artistry that goes into these drawings to accompany the richness of Ram Dass' words is perfection. Thank you! Excellently done!

  • @TheSouthernorycle
    @TheSouthernorycle 2 года назад +3

    Wow! I am on the same journey. As I’ve discovered these teachings, from JBP to Ram Dass within weeks of me listening to them on a daily basis boom! Here comes your beautiful artwork to put it together for me visually. I’m in awe.