The Danger of NOT Keeping Your Word | A Monk's Perspective
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- Опубліковано 5 лип 2024
- The Danger of NOT Keeping Your Word | A Monk's Perspective
Happy New Year! As we start this New Year, it's important to talk about resolutions and goal setting. Many people will set goals with good intentions, but often times, they struggle to follow through and keep the habit. In this video, I share a few perspectives and mindset shifts that may be helpful. Try out these approaches and let me know if they are helpful. Enjoy! #monks #buddhism #mentalhealth
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0:00 Intro
1:38 How do I get back on track?
5:38 How do I succeed?
7:04 Change your relationship to goal setting
8:08 Keeping your word
10:11 What’s on the line?
11:53 How do I use this moving forward?
12:38 Be your own refuge
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Thanks for watching.
How are you with keeping your word?
Sawat dii Venerable Nick khrup!
I learned to not over-commit.
Sawat dii bpii mai khrup...🎆
I suppose in the external world I'm extremely anal about keeping my word. However when it comes to my self work, umm not so consistent.
Meditation, self inquiry, is all new to me, so I can be pretty hard on myself at times. How I've been able to change that a step at a time? You! I envision you sitting across from me telling me that, "It's okay." I know that sounds silly, but it has been a game changer, along with the journals that I've started. I purchased your books and use them as guide stones daily. The impressions you leave upon my heart help me to keep pushing forward! Loving gratitude Venerable Nick.
I do very well with keeping my word. It might not be completed right now but I do complete what I say I am going to do.
Thank you for your words of wisdom Nick... I feel like letting go of my desire to please people will help me to keep my word. Trusting that, as soul, I am deserving of love in all its forms...just the way I am
I'm really good with keeping my word to others, but with myself, I will be better this year.
May this year everyone who is suffering from inside, gets healed and achieves a more peaceful mind. Sadhu !
Sadhu sadhu 😊😊 happy new year
Thank you Nick this was a very important topic for me as I’m changing things little at a time but your so encouraging I’m hopeful I can and I will work constantly towards my goals ‘ inner peace a minimalistic house loose 1st off weight to Bennefit my health I don’t smoke or drink alcohol ‘ I’ve given many years to Narcissistic people and I say no more to that I’m working on me and to have a wise teacher like you and a couple more ppl I follow on utube I’m felling the utmost help from you are amazing and you are helping to change my life and I’m very grateful thank you so much I’m working on exercise as well I must find out the best one for me with therapeutic and health Bennefit Thank you again
Happy new year Nick from Scotland U.K.
I woke up feeling unmotivated, looking for an excuse to put off tasks. Once again, Nick is here to set me back on track with compassion. Today I will be able to bow to my own feet. Thank you once again
Wonderful my friend! Yes get back on track. Let’s start off strong. You got this Jenna 😊😊
Happy New Year 🙏🏻😇🥳
Zero resolution 😁 I just wanna be in the NOW at this moment and just be happy I can walk breath see ,,,,,,,,,,,, and whatever happens 😉
Happy new year!!
Wow, so many people need to hear this. SO MANY. It would save so much self-loathing if people knew how to pull themselves up from this particular rut. It's one of those habits that is a downward spiral and the more you betray or disappoint yourself, the more difficult it is to love and respect yourself.
May you help many beings on the path to enlightenment this year, Venerable Nick!
I work at a public library and host a weekly meditation program there. This week I plan to play this video, followed by a short discussion and meditation. I want you to know how much value these videos hold!
Thank you ❤️
Aww thank you so much Jen for providing that kind of space. That’s beautiful! Please send my regards to all those who attend 😊
My father is the worst at keeping his word what a disappointing experience as a child growing up. I am A man of my word thanks to him.
I’m glad you’re integrating this habit of keeping your word. Keep it up!
Keeping my word is one of the most, if not the most important, priorities of my life. It usually comes naturally with my relationships, but keeping my word to myself was an issue for a long time. I really got tired of disappointing myself. I no longer waste energy on (optional) things that I think sound good but I really don't care about. I also made health a priority. I set discipline for myself, starting with the basics and then expanding on them. I live a very simple life and learning the structure of monastic life serves as a wonderful example. Now when I say something I am going to do it, barring unforeseen circumstances. You have made some wonderful points and given so much compassion for people like me who struggled for so long. The little accomplishments in our lives can lead to the larger, seemingly unattainable accomplishments! Everyone is capable of this, it starts with the mindset to be your own friend. Thank you Venerable Nick!
That’s fantastic! It’s so important 😊
@@nickkeomahavong01 Thank you!
Yuyyyy
Every single word you spoke is a masterpiece. There are millions of videos and apps out there on procrastination, motivation, discipline etc...but none has ever spoken about the consequences of what happens if you don't keep your word. It is about being true to oneself, trusting onself...i haven't done that in a really long time and am in terrible shape right now - both mentally and physically.
But your words have given me the much needed direction - i need to earn back my own trust and respect...Thank you so much.
The quality of a person's integrity is very important for our wellbeing. If we are aiming to be joyful and peaceful this is very important. I can tell that as a 79 year old person who has practiced Buddha's teachings.
By sharing these valuable principles of life lessons you are doing a great service to the humanity Bhanthe.
I admire your work so much. Much merits Bhanthe.🙏🙏🙏🌹
May many people benefit from your teachings in this new year!!🌻
Aww sadhu sadhu. Thank you so much Lakshmi. Greetings to you and your family. Happy new year 😊
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Sadhu sadhu sadhu
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Thanku so much. Very, very good👍 Advice. All the best👍💯. Thanku Nick. ❤🙏🙏🙏🙏💐🌹💐🌹.Excellent, Excellent👍.
Thank you so much Bauti! Happy new year 😊
Welcome back, Ven. Nick. We here on the Internet have missed you. Thank you for this inspiring video, a great way to start the New Year.
Thank you so much Donald! 😊😊
We can save each other through interdependence, and that's how you save us!
😊😊😊 yes
I will always keep my word. If I fall off track, I will get back on compassionately.
I never take this one out of my Watch Later because I need it every couple months or so. Thank you 🙏
In 2022, I targeted cultivation of self-care (body groundedness, relaxation, calmness, openness, caring, and kindness) integrated into my 40-45 hour work weeks and my relationship with my husband when possible. It was a joyful year for integrating my inner and outer worlds.
I intend in 2023 to target the same, while improving my effectiveness and efficiency at work.
I intend to read and write more, investigating future work appropriate to my abilities, possibly writing.
My left eye sight is gradually diminishing, but at the moment, I'm still a software developer.
Last year when I said I was retiring, my 2 male team members gave me a terrible time about leaving them in a lurch.
It was hard to believe two young guys would encourage me to stay.
The lead developer has also been so kind to me. He expressed appreciation for me on numerous occasions in recent months. It's great for my gratitude practice!
Love and appreciation for all my spiritual friends including Ven Nick and all who love and follow him. Wishing all beings joy and peace in 2023.
Wow thank you so much for sharing your updates Ava’s progress. That’s wonderful to hear. Keep up the great work 😊😊
Thank you Venerable Sir!
May you be successful in helping more people to developing the Noble Eightfold Path for 2023!
Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu 🙏
I always like your talks. You connect with western people also thanks. Your voice is clear. 💓
Aww thank you so much for your kindness 😊😊 happy new year
Keeping words are for our sake only not for others. With this we get confidence on ourselves & improves our image of self in our mind. We realise our capability & ability too. There is one type of inner joy when we keep the words. When we really care of ourselves like a whole package, we keep our words. I maximum time try to keep my words as I only feel bad if I can't. I take care that whether I can keep my words, if yeah then only I go ahead. Happy New Year to all dear people with lots of Metta
Wonderful my friend! Please keep up your great practice. Wishing you a happy new year 😊
Not keeping our word sometimes hurt. It hurt us in the first place because it leaves us with a feeling of failure or or lack of self respect. Thank you for your video. It’s spot on🙏
Thank you 🙏 Happy New Year.
Thank you Nick.Peace and Blessings to you also.
This is so helpful to me. Thank you so much. I have just been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and have been trying to get my diet and blood sugars on track. You have put a new perspective on this.
Will come back to watch this video everytime I fall to remind me to stick to the goal. Thanks for sharing this🙏
Thank you. Sadhu 🙏 Sadhu 🙏 Sadhu 🙏
Thank you so much for this 💗 ing rant! Beautiful!
What a powerful message.
...I just adore these periodical quick moments of your laughing 😂😂😂... so cute
I am bad at it. However I learn and I had lately a turningpoint when I said to myself: Noooo way to give up!!!! Ps,: your giggling is also my cure! I am so greatful I found your videos. I wish the best you'll!
Thank you so much this is beautiful and really encouraging ❤
Thank you Nick.
You’re welcome Sabina! Happy new year 😊
Love this thank you💗
You're so welcome! Thank you Zoe 😊
Thank you!❤
You're welcome 😊 happy new year
Thank you ❤️
You’re welcome 😊 thank you Jay
Thank you happy new year!
Thank you! Happy new year to you also 😊
This is my new favorite channel, thank you.
This is so beautiful, thank you so much for this beautiful perspective ❤️
Thanks alot!!
You’re welcome ☺️ thank you
Thank you ! Thank you! Thank you
You are so welcome! Thank you and happy new year 😊
Thank you very much , and happy new year from Taiwan...
You are truly amazing!!
Sadhu sadhu thank you so much 😊
Thank you!!!
You're welcome!
Thankyou for your wisdom today, Ven. Nick... this video reminds me to one keyword; "Accountability".
Many of us try to commit to our own promise but ended up overwhelmed by our situation, it is important to keep accountable to our own action, even if it's a small one, because sometimes insignificant actions may lead to results that are actually impactful for our life.
Yesss! Very important. Thank you so much for sharing. And happy new year my friend 😊
Every action and thought you have has its influence on your being character n soul
Thank you for the blesssing of encouragement. It is like the sun shining on me. C
Thank you, I need it!
You’re welcome! I’m glad it’s helpful 😊
Thank you I needed this 🥹🙏
Wonderful madina! I’m glad it’s helpful. Happy new year 😊😊
Ven. Nick, thank you so much for keeping us accountable and reminding us to live with wisdom. I fell off the tracks with taking care of my health and I paid the price. I feel more motivated now than ever to get back on track - and I kinda don’t have another option. Your videos really help me in so many areas of my life 🙏🏼 thank you! 🧡
Thank you 😊
You're welcome 😊
Great message. Thanks
Thank you so much Greg! Happy new year 😊
This is very important lesson for me. Thank you. 🙏🏻
I found this so profound and helpful! The way you break things down into such smart simplicity is amazing! Thank you so much for opening my eyes. It's funny how wen all do this to some extent and don't realize how the damage can accumulate.
You are delightful. So inspiring, you lead by example.
Great Work Nick!!!
Thank you so much 🙏🏻
My pleasure! Thank you so much Gonzalo 😊
Thank you for your wisdom and loving words 💞
You are so welcome! Thank you so much skye 😊
This is very helpful! Im so reliable whenever other people are involved but for myself? Not even close. Thank you.
This brought me SO much comfort - and the answer I have needed for a lifetime. 🙏🙏🙏
I needed this video. Thank you 🙏
You're so welcome! Happy new year 😊
Thank you Brother Nick. Lots to think about and act on
You’re welcome ☺️
Love this channel
Thank you so much 😊
🌸 beautiful. Thank you.
My pleasure! Thank you 😊
thank you
This gave me tears.
Thank you so much my friend 😊
Thank you for sharing your wisdom. So grateful for you Nick 🙏🏻
Aww thank you so much Rachel. Happy new year to you 😊
Your words are amazing. Thank you.
Thank you so much Peter! Happy new year 😊
Super powerful testimony Nick. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much 😊
thank you so much, the most important learning from this video I got is focus on accomplishing the goal than the outcome of it, very helpful. cant thank you enough, you are making my llife just easier, one by one I am liberating myself from the mental pain that I had been carrying since long.
Sawadee pee mai venerable Nick 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 wish you all the best , thank you for this video 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Great advice as always venerable Nick! Thanks as always. All the best for this new year!
Thank you so much Anna! Happy new year 😊
This is what I'm struggling with, thanks so much for these life changing advices...
I’m glad it’s helpful 😊
Thank you for sharing 🤍
You’re welcome ☺️ thank you
Thank you ven. Nick wish you Avery happy new year🙏
Happy new year to you as well Regina 😊
Good advice for the New Year.👍🙏
Glad it was helpful! Happy new year my friend 😊
Thank you very much, I needed this wisdom for the new year - keeping my words 🙂
You are so welcome. Thank you my friend 😊
Very powerful stuff. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom!
Aww thank you so much my friend! Happy new year 😊
What a wonderfully uplifting and inspiring video! Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much warren. Happy new year 😊
Thank you Ven. Nick ! Happiest healthiest New Year !
Thank you so much Genevieve! Happy new year 😊
Thank you for your clear, sincere and kind words. Very helpful. Blessings to you and your fellow monks. 💖
You are so welcome 😊
this was very well said and helpful
Thank you so much Laura 😊
happy new year Nick. I'm loving your book!!!!
Wow thank you so much Beth 😊 happy new year
Wow, distilled down to self respect ✊🏼 I’m inspired thank you 🙏 happy 2023!
Happy new year!! Thank you so much 😊
Always thank you for your teachings Nick. I wish you and anyone reading this a year full of love. Best wishes from Spain 🙏🏼🌺
Same to you! Thank you so much Carol. Happy new year 😊
Thanks Nick for teaching me the most important things in life as usual.Happy New Year
Aww thank you so much. Glad it’s helpful. Happy new year Askale 😊
Waow !! What beautiful video gift for the new year. Thank you Nick. The concept of new baby born as we are setting our goals resonate with me and this concept can really help us to keep going. The second thing is“ finish what you started regardless the outcome “. Just as you said we should focus on arriving to the finishing line. This has been helping me to keep my word. For example making bed in the morning can be taken as the first accomplishment of the day ahead. This accomplishment at the beginning of the day gives energy to accomplish more tasks during the day. So let ‘s keep our words and respect ourselves through the accomplishments of our goals. Thank you Nick and I am always grateful when I watch your captions.
every day starts a new year. this is continually valuable to be mindful of.
Wonderful my friend 😊😊
It is always inspiring to listen to you. How you are able to bring such a wisdom.
Thank you
Aww thank you so much Chandra! Happy new year 😊
Thank you
You're welcome Ruth! Hope you’re well 😊
Got it. Happy NY, Venerable Nick😊
Happy new year my friend 😊😊
Happy New Year to you Nick. Much love and peace. 🧡
Thank you so much Jennifer! Happy new year to you as well 😊
Thank you so much Ven. Nick for this inspiring and powerful message. I appreciate your kindness and your ability to teach and share these important principles in a manner that is easy to grasp. Thank you again.
Aww thank you so much Robin! It’s my pleasure 😊
Happy new year, to Venerable Nick and all!
Thank you for the timely sharing.
Happy new year! Thank you so much Cecilia 😊
Thank you once again Nick. This set me thinking about the difference between self esteem and self love. For me the latter is finishing my list (however small !!) while the former is being the best version of me I can - a good parent to myself. So important to learn how to fail and get up again.
That’s wonderful! Keep up with your practice my friend 😊
Wow 😯- brilliant practical advice - thanks 🙏 so much.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much and happy new year 😊
Happy New Year from the UK 🙏🏻❤️
Happy new year!! 😊
Nick, I listen (and re-listen!) to these videos while I'm doing my morning yoga and I can't tell you how valuable they are to me. They help keep me accountable to myself. I have such love for your approach and such respect for your teachings. Thank you.
Aww thank you so much my friend! I’m glad they are helpful 😊😊
I am so excited you are back in California! I'll be visiting the monetary in Azusa soon thank you for always providing the compassionate pep talk that we all need
Oh wonderful! We hope to see you soon. And we’ll announce soon but the next outdoor meditation is January 28th if you can make it. Here’s the website:
Www.peacepointmeditation.org
Thank you Nick. Your videos are very precious, and you have helped me a lot in my life, to understand things and resolve some issues with me.
You're very welcome!
Great video🙏🙏
Thank you 🙌
Thank you Ven Nick, once again you have reminded and motivated me to keep my promise. Since November, I have been keeping my "promise" to myself to continue with the daily meditation practice. Although I did not make any promises to sit for 2 hours daily, but thus far I have been keeping it. I remember my teacher once told us, so long as we continue with the daily practice it will become the necessary part of our daily "chores" (the habit). I knew it will be as I did it before just that I broke the chain once I started the busy working life and was unable to strike a balance. Now i am taking a small step each day, first by setting a fix timing for meditation and it helps. Once again, a big thank you! May all beings be happy..
Wow Vanessa! That’s a very big victory. Congratulations and please keep it up! You’re doing great 😊
Happy new year Venerable Nick. Thank you for this. I hope I can get to meet you at one of your retreats. Blessed.
That would be wonderful Vanessa 😊😊
Happy New Year Ven.Nick ^^ Thank you so much for a great video to start the year 2023.
(It's amazing that you look younger and younger even though years passed )
😆😆 Thank you so much and happy new year 😊