What did you learn for yourself this year? Timestamp 0:00 Intro 1:22 Impermanence 9:37 Follow through on your dreams 15:02 Don’t attach to outcomes 19:04 Create your own game 23:06 Base your decisions on the end goal 27:09 Ground yourself
That I'm far stronger . Putting the effort=evolving. Being positive is like everything else: putting the effort. Life is a tremendous gift. Smiling is contagious. For me, it was a awakening year. Again, thanks for sharing
I agree, life is impermanent. Anything or anyone can be taken away from us in a split second. It is important to live in the present moment and surround ourselves with people we care about such as our family and close friends. Value each of them and spend quality time with them. Even sending simple text messages (every so often) is good. I do not want to waste my time around negative people or talk about negative things anymore. It's a waste of my precious time 😝. Better to focus on the positive, better yet, meditate just to reset our mind and body. Ven Nick, sounded like you had anaphylaxis but I'm glad you're doing ok now 👍🏻
Ven. Nick, so glad that you are fine now after an incredibly terrifying experience. My deepest gratitude to your brother monks for taking such good care of you. Congratulations on your 4 years anniversary! Yayyyy! Sending you lots of warm wishes and love 🌟💞
Thank you Venerable Nick for sharing your experience. It seemed very scary and a close call at the same. I am grateful that you are healed and I am also. grateful that your monk brothers took care of you Buddha bless you . I wanted to know can you chant and meditate for me. I am grieving over Ven. Thich Thant Hanh.I used to read his books when I was in my twenties.He was a huge inspiration for me.I feel it is going to take some time to process. Thank you, Tata
Sweet teacher, thank you for sharing your knowledge and experiences so openly. I am so glad you made it through such a frightening experience! This has been a difficult year for me as it has been for many people I am sure. I purchased your book The Buddhist Cleanse (and also the audiobook) and after studying it I began practicing uposatha at least twice a month with the new and full moons, along with a daily meditation practice and Dhamma study. You are so correct, it makes a huge difference. I have much more to learn and a long way to go but I would not have made it this far down the path without the Dhamma and beautiful souls like you who so openly share it. Thank you for being a part of the reason I am still in this world. Much love and blessings to you and your brothers in the monastery from North Carolina, USA 🤗💕
Thank you Kristie. I hope things continue to improve for you. I'm glad that the book has been helpful. Please keep practicing diligently and things will fall into place. Keep up your great work! cheering you on from Thailand!
I’ve been following your channel for months already. Thank you for sharing the wisdom to those who need it most. The world had gone through a lot and sometimes we were distracted and it’s difficult to stay grounded.
This life isn't the greatest for me rn, I'm trying to follow my buddhist ways but it is getting hard. Your videos help me so much tho. Thank you brother
Indeed Venerable Nick, your work here is obviously not done! I’m SO grateful you were spared!!! We need you and in this worldly classroom our lessons are far from over!!I remain teachable and beyond grateful you are still in front of me!!🥰🕉🙏🏻☮️♥️Take good care! We need you❣️🪬🕉☮️🙏🏻🙋♀️
So glad to hear you were able to heal from that allergic reaction. As someone who also suffers from severe allergies, I know exactly how scary it get can get. Best wishes for you in this new year. I'm looking forward to reading your books. 😊🙏
I am an extreme introvert as well, almost to a fault.. I dont socialize with anyone but a few close relatives, I dont even have a social media. I created an Insragram but as soon as I got a couple of followers I deleted the page. It felt so uncomfortable and awkward. I am working with a therapist right now to open up a bit more. Just as you mentioned, having ideas and goals is great, but you have to put in the work and really focus on the process. As an aspiring writer/producer myself, being able to network and share is just as important as creating great material if you want to be heard and afforded certain opportunities, so I am working on getting over my blocks through therapy (and meditation, of course.) I appreciate the wisdom in your videos.
WOW! beautiful my friend. Our challenges is often our biggest strength. We just need to know how to work with it and develop balance. So i'm glad you are meeting with a therapist for support. You will be a great writer and producer for sure. keep up the great work and please continue to update us on your progress!
Ven. Nick, I’m so happy you recovered fully from that terrifying allergic reaction. As you were speaking about all the “opportunities “ you are offered to “ go here and there” with your teaching I kept thinking how grateful I am to have found you right where you are. Your teaching are so pristine in their simplicity and those who are on the path will find you. I’m truly grateful I did. Be well and Thank you💐
Just listening to your soft voice and watching beautiful forrest background is soul soothing 🙏 Thank you for sharing your incident story, indeed this human life is so fragile it can be interrupted even by a tiny creature. This is a great reminder to appreciate it even more. Congratulations on your 4 years as a monk, what a beautiful journey 🙏
My life has changed so much since last year when I found you,myself for this year,I stopped explaining myself,I live my life and follow the precept,I get judge anyways no matter what,I am happy with me,I live my life for me and enjoy it with my husband.Thank you I am so happy you are ok,life is short,live it❤️❤️
Ven Nick, I am so glad you are okay. You have helped me so much on my spiritual journey this past year. Please continue to share your wisdom and learning-you may not be able to write, but verbally you are a star. Your messages are clear, concise and from your heart. Thank you it’s an honor to listen to you.
thank you for always sharing your wisdom. I can’t imagine how scared you were going through that ordeal. We have red fire ants here and even a few bites is awful. Please take care of yourself and congratulations on 4 years as a monk. You are a blessing to us all.
Namassakarn LP Nick, I’m Thai and I’m a Buddhist since born, I just fully realized and awaked the truly meaning what’s Buddha’s teaching is by followed your all VDOs here then I tried practice 3 days retreat at Pa Pae Meditation retreat center last week, Now I’m so happy with myself and being neutral ever to clearer see the thing and my thought. I’m really appreciated What and knowhow that LP Nick and LP Michael fully contribute to everyone. Krab Namassakarn ka.
Writing you from our small Caribbean country of Trinidad & Tobago. I am relieved to know you're OK as it was truly a close call. God has more plans for you. Nick your inspiring words help me start my day right most mornings and today's message of follow your dreams is like a sign from God. I am recovering from covid and have been scared to follow my passion but in this quiet time when I'm feeling better your words have encouraged me to act. Thank you, you are a beautiful soul and I hope you know that you are making a difference in this world and in my life. Thank you Nick. May God bless you and keep you safe.
I am so glad you are doing alright after such a terrifying experience! You will never know how much your videos have helped me to a calmer, more intentional and happier life. It is a process and some days are harder than others to practice mindfulness, gratitude, meditation and such, but I always make an effort. I have watched many of your videos several times to refresh and keep them in my mind. Thank you so very much, I truly hope you won't stop making videos any time soon! All the best for 2022 and for your 4th birthday from Canada!
So glad you are doing better from your emergency. God has a plan for all of us. Thank you for the video! I have been waiting to see what you have learned. Love what you said about not doing what everyone else is doing. One reason why I am not married.
Wow I'm so sorry to hear about your ordeal Ven. Nick... But your good brothers would never let anything happen to you... You're in good hands 🙏🏻☮️🙏🏻 Congratulations on your 4 years 🎉
"Each day do something that takes you closer to your goal" very nice video my friend, thanks for sharing the 4 years of experience with us. I'm very sorry the story with the Ants happened to you. I'll pray for your and your Buddhist monk brothers. Happy your are healthy and ok now!
Thank you for changing my life during the toughest moments of my life. Sending kindness, peace, love, and compassion your way. Keep up the great content. You're message is being positively received! In peace, Branden (Columbus, Ohio)
So happy that you are still here with us to impart your wisdom. I hope you carry an epi pen with you at all times now. Thanks you for sharing your ideas with us. I purchased your book in the summer and did a one day detox. It was a struggle but I plan on doing another one this month. Bless you and your work! Thank you Nick.
So sorry to hear about your ordeal. I am glad that you are back to good health again and still with us sharing your wisdom. Your message seems to have been targeted directly at me😊. I have been going through a tough time lately and I finally made took a decision yesterday on what I have to do to change the situation that is causing me such distress. Your teaching has just helped confirm that I am doing the right thing. So, thank you. 🙏
Always appreciate your words&work of creating, sharing these videos. I can find myself resonating with your words, I am def. feeling a lot more grounded after finishing watching this. During my time studying for school, I often find myself easily being distracted by social media, admiring others' "glamorous" "happy" lives, and steering my attention away from what's important/goal. Then also, putting my energies to show others what I am doing is exciting, when I should really be putting my head down and do the grind. Thank you for sharing your stories, wisdom, and all the reminders, appreciate you greatly from NYC!
This video is one of my most beloved, Ven Nick. So many important points. Here are a few that stick with me... . Note the impermanence of life. . Keep moving but slow down. . Know our intention. . Control what we can control. . Learn about and respect ourself. . Progress a day at a time. . Live a life of purity. . Increase, maintain stability. . Share with the world to help all suffer less. . Don't attach to the outcome. . Be true to yourself instead of following what others do. . Do not seek praise. . Keep a schedule, purify daily, record our progress.
Thank you Nick for sharing your stories, by following you I learned that life is not that complicated 😅 I can make it simple and peaceful. Keep posting thank you so much 🙏🏻. Mabuhay ka!
❤❤❤It is most terrifying. I can relate as I listen. I also have been hospitalized several times for anaphylactic shock for accidentally eating red meat. When your Airways swell off and you are breathing through an opening half the size of a straw you must have extraordinary powers of concentration and control. Blessings on you and long may you live you live to spread your teachings and wisdom😅❤
I've only just discovered you Nic, I am in recovery from alcohol, I've been lost for a very long time... This is the 2nd video I've now seen on you tube of yours & so wanted to say Thank you. I've a lot of emotional healing to do as life has been difficult as I have a disabled child which I dearly love. Sending so much love & best wishes to you and to all. Loretta
I Resonate with everything that was said. I am doing everything what was said aiming for a end goal of a pure Buddhist life gaining merit along the way. Thankyou.
Glad you're still with us, sir! Also, excellent advice as usual... This video I can apply to a couple of friends and myself. Thank you for uploading and HAPPY NEW YEAR! :D
As someone with allergies who had a much milder experience recently, I feel your pain. For me it is the underlying fear of it happening again, especially with things that are so common like food in my case or bugs for you. Stay safe 🙏
Omgoodness so sorry about that experience !! So glad you are ok!! Nik I saw a video from a year ago n u were going home n I looked n looked for the follow up.. I’m missing it I guess. That video made me sad. It sounded as though u we’re done. N done for good n there wasn’t a video of your return.. if u have one please let me know. Very interesting.. thank u for all the free value n all the humble tidbits on how to be more peaceful n live a simple life!! N so much more insight that is priceless!! I am extremely grateful 😇
I am glad you survived Venerable Nick.❤️What a wonderful video. Thankyou for your support. Please keep up the good work. You make the world better.Namaste.❤️
I'm so happy and grateful that you have recovered from your trauma. I just learning about Buhddism and have only just discovered your videos and can't tell you how much they are helping me...thank you so much
Thank God it all ended up well with that terrible accident! As always, Nick, thank you so much for being so honest and sharing wisdom you've learned 🙏 Blessings to you and your brothers in 2022.
You are a very wise man. I found out the hard way that putting up with your own excuses and putting off your dreams causes catastrophic damage. Avoid negativity at all costs.
Venerable Nick, very happy you have overcome a dangerous challenge. There are no accidents, always nature is speaking. Sometimes we get overexposed to energies. But you have a long way ahead🌷 No 1 I have Learned is everyday cleanse meditation and that life is a process. It's so cold here too, I am at the park cause temporarily no wi fi, only in the park to see you and hear From you, Please take care of yourself 😊🙏🌷
Thank you, Nick. Your words helped me today. So glad you are well after your scary experience. Happy for you that you have completed 4 years of growing as a monk!
Looking at your journey helped me stay alive. I have a strong depression and Buddhism is something that make me alive for making something good for people. You inspire me so much. I wish you health and love from people
Thank you, Venerable Matt for sharing your thoughts. Agree that one should focus on what's important, or the valuable energy will be lost along the way. Thank you.
Happy new year Ven Nick ✨✨ I know your 4 year journey did consist of infinite ups and downs but hats off to your perseverance . You inspire us a lot . Thank you for sharing your wisdom 🙏. Hopefully this year we all will be able to develop perseverance , wisdom and spirituality under your guidance. And I am pleased to know that you are safe . Please do take care of your health. Afterall your life matters to us . We need you. 🙂 All the very best to you !!! Keep sharing wisdom Gratitude .
So much love for you dearest one. Your life intentions shine through and I'm honored to listen to you and cannot get enough of your words. Thank you for your life and your giving nature.
Thank you, Nick. It felt like you were talking directly to me in the message. It was exactly what I needed to hear as I had been wasting valuable time thinking about doing my art, but not actually doing it. Also, I have been very lazy about a number of things. Thank you for your contribution to our well being. I’m so thankful that you survived the strange encounter with the ants. Please stay well. 🙏🏻
The "follow through with your dreams" rang so true for me. I've successfully gotten myself into a couple of hobbies/activities, but now comes the time to exit the "i'm just starting out" phase and enter the "now it's time for some work" phase. In this time it is truly important to just lay in the work. Really, the only thing that seems to be so hard to "manually' produce or get is the motivation and the drive, but if you got it, if you think about it every single day, it's just a matter of getting the job done. No overthinking, no grand plans or aspiration, just slow, enjoyable labor. Building up towards something while enjoying the process itself. Thank you!
Namaste 🙏🏽 Nick Thank you so much for sharing your story , I’m so happy that you are well and sharing your gifts with the world . Love 💕 The Buddha Cleanse. Just shared the book with my neighbor. Sending well wishes!
Thank you, Nick! I am so glad you are healthy and well. I enjoy listening to all of your videos. I started listening to them last year in January when I was going through a mid-life crises. Similar to your story, after listening to your videos on What I Wished my Therapist Would Have Told Me, I was able to walk away from a corporate job. Now, I have less stress and have more time dedicated to meditating, purifying my heart and mind, and living with less. I am glad to hear that you talked about being true to one's nature, being honest and true to oneself ... I have learned a lot from you ... but if I could just pick one thing, it would be your teaching on being true to one's nature. I am still asking myself who am I daily and I am learning more and more about who I am. I am working on the courage to be honest with others instead of living up to people's expectations of me. I can relate to your videos on my many levels - I am an Asian American living in southern CA as well. Best of luck with your book! Looking forward to reading it when you and your brother have completed the book. Namaste.
sadhu sadhu 🙂🙂🙂 thank you so much. And hello to so cal. I'm glad the message resonates with you and that you are taking the time to figure your true nature. That's wonderful! and the book is currently out now. It's called the buddhist clease. There should be a link in the description :)
"However big your dream is, your foundation needs to be even bigger, and deeper"...wow...I wrote this down in my journal immediately, will meditate on this. Thank you!
I went to a Buddhist place close to my home. It was very beautiful, when I left I felt so much better physically, it’s hard to find any peace and quiet where I live.an I will proably move, but til I can I will go here as often as they will allow me to, thank you . You helped make this happen.
I just found your wonderful videos🪔 I am thankful for your sharing & simplified Dhamma teachings! Please include more of the calming surroundings & how fellow monks do daily duties etc. It is nice to see how they do gardening, if it is part of the daily work . May you all progress as you continue your lives as Buddhist monks! Please continue your sharing which is very motivating for us lay people 🙏🏻 Sadhu, Sadhu, Sadhu
Ven. Nick, big thanks to you! Just discovered your channel 2 weeks ago while looking for something that could help the increasing paralyzing chaos within my head and reactivating my desire for a simple and devoted life in inner peace and being beneficial for my fellows. And your knowledge and wisdom opened my eyes: alle these great helpful advices and tips! Being a benedictine monk, I just included 3 times half an hour of meditation in my daily routine and the effect is amazing: clearness and brightness of mind are spreading. Freed and like new born, I just say THANK YOU for kindly sharing all these insights for mental and spiritual health! Peace be with you! Br. Stephanus
Hello Nick where can I find the book. Can’t thank you enough for the knowledge and wisdom that you have being share. I’m walking on a spiritual path. I relate to you. We live in California and of course the life style is busy, demand, and surely stressful. Only feel blessed for having a spiritual practice. You’re guidance has giving me more insight. Belong to Sikh faith I’m always working on growing internally and I honor all faiths. Always love to learn from different walks of life. Thank you so soooooo much for sharing your journey. I’ve found some deep connection to your journey. Keep making this world a better place for every🙏❤️🙏
I appreciate your nurturing talks. I have been meditating more enjoying the stillness and staying present . I am so thankful you are ok. I am so grateful you were being taken care of during the whole ordeal. It sounded like a terrifying experience. ♥️♥️ from Phoenix, Az
Ven Nick ,I am sorry 😔 that you went through a terrifying ordeal but I am happy that you have recovered. Most of us take things for granted and are not appreciative of what we have and only in our most critical moment that we are grateful to be alive. For me the first secret to success is believing in myself.
Hello Nick, I see your spirit and it’s so authentic. What is it about that idea that speaks deeply to me. Because I believe this is where Peace is. When you say, to find our “ own” space, place, and be true to our nature I get a leap of joy into my soul. I have written here before and told you how brave you help me to feel, deep inside, as I still recovery from Anxiety. All your gracious tidbits of love and guidance seem to suit me…… and so I learn. I can be my own expert if I listen to my heart. I love the quiet and humble confidence you teach…. And again I LEARN. I’m so happy, you are well my friend. Can I send my gratitude for your wellness. 🙏🙏
I'm am so thankful for this UA-cam channel this year for me has been a little bitter sweet since I've permanently retired from competitive mixed martial arts I was at it for 7 years and almost about to turn professional before the pandemic I often preach to people that you should often learn the spiritual side of things before you learn the physical side this channel often helps remind me of that
What did you learn for yourself this year?
Timestamp
0:00 Intro
1:22 Impermanence
9:37 Follow through on your dreams
15:02 Don’t attach to outcomes
19:04 Create your own game
23:06 Base your decisions on the end goal
27:09 Ground yourself
That I'm far stronger . Putting the effort=evolving. Being positive is like everything else: putting the effort. Life is a tremendous gift. Smiling is contagious.
For me, it was a awakening year. Again, thanks for sharing
To take my time and pay attention to my actions.
I agree, life is impermanent. Anything or anyone can be taken away from us in a split second. It is important to live in the present moment and surround ourselves with people we care about such as our family and close friends. Value each of them and spend quality time with them. Even sending simple text messages (every so often) is good.
I do not want to waste my time around negative people or talk about negative things anymore. It's a waste of my precious time 😝. Better to focus on the positive, better yet, meditate just to reset our mind and body.
Ven Nick, sounded like you had anaphylaxis but I'm glad you're doing ok now 👍🏻
Oh my so glad you are okay now and thank you for taking time to share your knowledge with us greatly appreciate it.
To focus on your own Bowl
Ven. Nick, so glad that you are fine now after an incredibly terrifying experience. My deepest gratitude to your brother monks for taking such good care of you. Congratulations on your 4 years anniversary! Yayyyy! Sending you lots of warm wishes and love 🌟💞
Sadhu sadhu 😊😊 thank you so much
I'm uu uhh jbb
Congratulations on your 4 years as a monk. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Sending you merits for your continued success and good health.
Thank you Venerable Nick for sharing your experience. It seemed very scary and a close call at the same. I am grateful that you are healed and I am also. grateful that your monk brothers took care of you
Buddha bless you . I wanted to know can you chant and meditate for me. I am grieving over Ven. Thich Thant Hanh.I used to read his books when I was in my twenties.He was a huge inspiration for me.I feel it is going to take some time to process.
Thank you,
Tata
Sweet teacher, thank you for sharing your knowledge and experiences so openly. I am so glad you made it through such a frightening experience!
This has been a difficult year for me as it has been for many people I am sure. I purchased your book The Buddhist Cleanse (and also the audiobook) and after studying it I began practicing uposatha at least twice a month with the new and full moons, along with a daily meditation practice and Dhamma study. You are so correct, it makes a huge difference. I have much more to learn and a long way to go but I would not have made it this far down the path without the Dhamma and beautiful souls like you who so openly share it.
Thank you for being a part of the reason I am still in this world.
Much love and blessings to you and your brothers in the monastery from North Carolina, USA 🤗💕
Thank you Kristie. I hope things continue to improve for you. I'm glad that the book has been helpful. Please keep practicing diligently and things will fall into place. Keep up your great work! cheering you on from Thailand!
I’ve been following your channel for months already. Thank you for sharing the wisdom to those who need it most. The world had gone through a lot and sometimes we were distracted and it’s difficult to stay grounded.
This life isn't the greatest for me rn, I'm trying to follow my buddhist ways but it is getting hard. Your videos help me so much tho. Thank you brother
Just take it one step at a time Zachary. Take the pressure off yourself and do what you can. Hang in there my friend!
Believe me we all feel the same...
Believe hard things are trainings to stay stronger
Indeed Venerable Nick, your work here is obviously not done! I’m SO grateful you were spared!!! We need you and in this worldly classroom our lessons are far from over!!I remain teachable and beyond grateful you are still in front of me!!🥰🕉🙏🏻☮️♥️Take good care! We need you❣️🪬🕉☮️🙏🏻🙋♀️
Aww thank you so much sue 😊😊
So glad to hear you were able to heal from that allergic reaction. As someone who also suffers from severe allergies, I know exactly how scary it get can get. Best wishes for you in this new year. I'm looking forward to reading your books. 😊🙏
Sadhu sadhu 😊😊 thank you so much Eva
I am an extreme introvert as well, almost to a fault.. I dont socialize with anyone but a few close relatives, I dont even have a social media. I created an Insragram but as soon as I got a couple of followers I deleted the page. It felt so uncomfortable and awkward. I am working with a therapist right now to open up a bit more. Just as you mentioned, having ideas and goals is great, but you have to put in the work and really focus on the process. As an aspiring writer/producer myself, being able to network and share is just as important as creating great material if you want to be heard and afforded certain opportunities, so I am working on getting over my blocks through therapy (and meditation, of course.) I appreciate the wisdom in your videos.
WOW! beautiful my friend. Our challenges is often our biggest strength. We just need to know how to work with it and develop balance. So i'm glad you are meeting with a therapist for support. You will be a great writer and producer for sure. keep up the great work and please continue to update us on your progress!
Ven. Nick, I’m so happy you recovered fully from that terrifying allergic reaction. As you were speaking about all the “opportunities “ you are offered to “ go here and there” with your teaching I kept thinking how grateful I am to have found you right where you are. Your teaching are so pristine in their simplicity and those who are on the path will find you. I’m truly grateful I did. Be well and Thank you💐
Just listening to your soft voice and watching beautiful forrest background is soul soothing 🙏 Thank you for sharing your incident story, indeed this human life is so fragile it can be interrupted even by a tiny creature. This is a great reminder to appreciate it even more.
Congratulations on your 4 years as a monk, what a beautiful journey 🙏
My life has changed so much since last year when I found you,myself for this year,I stopped explaining myself,I live my life and follow the precept,I get judge anyways no matter what,I am happy with me,I live my life for me and enjoy it with my husband.Thank you I am so happy you are ok,life is short,live it❤️❤️
Ven Nick, I am so glad you are okay. You have helped me so much on my spiritual journey this past year. Please continue to share your wisdom and learning-you may not be able to write, but verbally you are a star. Your messages are clear, concise and from your heart. Thank you it’s an honor to listen to you.
Aww thank you so much Susan for your touching words 😊😊
thank you for always sharing your wisdom. I can’t imagine how scared you were going through that ordeal. We have red fire ants here and even a few bites is awful. Please take care of yourself and congratulations on 4 years as a monk. You are a blessing to us all.
AWW. thank you so much for your support Christine :)
I am so thankful that you are well after your ant attack! Please be careful - your videos are so helpful and inspirational.
aww sadhu! thank you so much my friend :)
Namassakarn LP Nick, I’m Thai and I’m a Buddhist since born, I just fully realized and awaked the truly meaning what’s Buddha’s teaching is by followed your all VDOs here then I tried practice 3 days retreat at Pa Pae Meditation retreat center last week, Now I’m so happy with myself and being neutral ever to clearer see the thing and my thought. I’m really appreciated What and knowhow that LP Nick and LP Michael fully contribute to everyone. Krab Namassakarn ka.
Writing you from our small Caribbean country of Trinidad & Tobago. I am relieved to know you're OK as it was truly a close call. God has more plans for you. Nick your inspiring words help me start my day right most mornings and today's message of follow your dreams is like a sign from God. I am recovering from covid and have been scared to follow my passion but in this quiet time when I'm feeling better your words have encouraged me to act. Thank you, you are a beautiful soul and I hope you know that you are making a difference in this world and in my life. Thank you Nick. May God bless you and keep you safe.
I am so glad you are doing alright after such a terrifying experience! You will never know how much your videos have helped me to a calmer, more intentional and happier life. It is a process and some days are harder than others to practice mindfulness, gratitude, meditation and such, but I always make an effort. I have watched many of your videos several times to refresh and keep them in my mind. Thank you so very much, I truly hope you won't stop making videos any time soon! All the best for 2022 and for your 4th birthday from Canada!
Wow that is so beautiful my friend. I’m glad it helps. Please just keep training yourself diligently. Do not give up! We’re rooting for you 😊😊
So glad you are doing better from your emergency. God has a plan for all of us. Thank you for the video! I have been waiting to see what you have learned. Love what you said about not doing what everyone else is doing. One reason why I am not married.
Wonderful my friend. Yes we must follow our own path :)
Wow I'm so sorry to hear about your ordeal Ven. Nick... But your good brothers would never let anything happen to you... You're in good hands 🙏🏻☮️🙏🏻
Congratulations on your 4 years 🎉
Sadhu sadhu Bridget! thank you so much!
"Each day do something that takes you closer to your goal"
very nice video my friend, thanks for sharing the 4 years of experience with us. I'm very sorry the story with the Ants happened to you. I'll pray for your and your Buddhist monk brothers. Happy your are healthy and ok now!
Sadhu thank you so much 😊
Thank you for changing my life during the toughest moments of my life. Sending kindness, peace, love, and compassion your way. Keep up the great content. You're message is being positively received!
In peace,
Branden (Columbus, Ohio)
wow sadhu sadhu 🙂🙂🙂 thank you so much my friend.
Hi Nick, so glad to hear you made it through such a traumatising experience. It’s all part of the plan, great to have you 👍
Sadhu sadhu 😊😊 thank you so much
I really liked what you said about "focus on your craft and on the process of what you are doing" .wonderful advice! Thank you ❤
You are so welcome. Thank you so much 😊
So happy that you are still here with us to impart your wisdom. I hope you carry an epi pen with you at all times now. Thanks you for sharing your ideas with us. I purchased your book in the summer and did a one day detox. It was a struggle but I plan on doing another one this month. Bless you and your work! Thank you Nick.
Beautiful Erin! I'm glad you gave it a try. Keep it up!
So many people don't have integrity let alone the values.respect come in every scenario..thanks for the reminder.
I am sorry to hear about your medical emergency and I’m so happy that you survived. Thank you for sharing all your wisdom with us. 🙏🏻
So sorry to hear about your ordeal. I am glad that you are back to good health again and still with us sharing your wisdom. Your message seems to have been targeted directly at me😊. I have been going through a tough time lately and I finally made took a decision yesterday on what I have to do to change the situation that is causing me such distress. Your teaching has just helped confirm that I am doing the right thing. So, thank you. 🙏
Always appreciate your words&work of creating, sharing these videos. I can find myself resonating with your words, I am def. feeling a lot more grounded after finishing watching this. During my time studying for school, I often find myself easily being distracted by social media, admiring others' "glamorous" "happy" lives, and steering my attention away from what's important/goal. Then also, putting my energies to show others what I am doing is exciting, when I should really be putting my head down and do the grind. Thank you for sharing your stories, wisdom, and all the reminders, appreciate you greatly from NYC!
You’re welcome tiffanie. It’s my pleasure 😀
This video is one of my most beloved, Ven Nick. So many important points. Here are a few that stick with me...
. Note the impermanence of life.
. Keep moving but slow down.
. Know our intention.
. Control what we can control.
. Learn about and respect ourself.
. Progress a day at a time.
. Live a life of purity.
. Increase, maintain stability.
. Share with the world to help all suffer less.
. Don't attach to the outcome.
. Be true to yourself instead of following what others do.
. Do not seek praise.
. Keep a schedule, purify daily, record our progress.
Thank you Nick for sharing your stories, by following you I learned that life is not that complicated 😅 I can make it simple and peaceful. Keep posting thank you so much 🙏🏻. Mabuhay ka!
Aww i love this. Thank you so much. We will all keep it simple :)
Wow. Thank you for sharing your story.
I've read your book and will continue to go back to it from time to time. Thank you 🙏
sadhu sadhu 🙂🙂🙂 thank you so much
❤❤❤It is most terrifying.
I can relate as I listen. I also have been hospitalized several times for anaphylactic shock for accidentally eating red meat. When your Airways swell off and you are breathing through an opening half the size of a straw you must have extraordinary powers of concentration and control.
Blessings on you and long may you live you live to spread your teachings and wisdom😅❤
Thank you so much my friend and yes that incident was quite scary.
Wow! I’m glad you’re ok. Love from Canada
Sadhu sadhu 😊😊 thank you so much
I've only just discovered you Nic, I am in recovery from alcohol, I've been lost for a very long time... This is the 2nd video I've now seen on you tube of yours & so wanted to say Thank you. I've a lot of emotional healing to do as life has been difficult as I have a disabled child which I dearly love. Sending so much love & best wishes to you and to all. Loretta
Welcome to the channel and keep up the great work with your recovery 😊😊
Wonderful. Makes complete sense. Thank you.
I Resonate with everything that was said. I am doing everything what was said aiming for a end goal of a pure Buddhist life gaining merit along the way. Thankyou.
Beautiful Steve! thank you so much. keep up your great work!
Glad you're still with us, sir!
Also, excellent advice as usual...
This video I can apply to a couple of friends and myself.
Thank you for uploading and HAPPY NEW YEAR! :D
Beautiful my friend. I’m glad it’s helpful. Thank you 😊
As someone with allergies who had a much milder experience recently, I feel your pain. For me it is the underlying fear of it happening again, especially with things that are so common like food in my case or bugs for you. Stay safe 🙏
Omgoodness so sorry about that experience !! So glad you are ok!!
Nik I saw a video from a year ago n u were going home n I looked n looked for the follow up.. I’m missing it I guess. That video made me sad. It sounded as though u we’re done. N done for good n there wasn’t a video of your return.. if u have one please let me know. Very interesting..
thank u for all the free value n all the humble tidbits on how to be more peaceful n live a simple life!! N so much more insight that is priceless!! I am extremely grateful 😇
Thank you so much and no worries my friend. I won’t be going anywhere anytime soon. You’re all stuck with me 😆😆
Good to hear, you are fine. Thx for your intense work. Greateful to have you in my live, Nick.
Thank You for sharing this wisdom. I am truly grateful. It's been very helpful. I'm glad You are ok and hope You can continue this great work 😊
Thank you so much my friend 😊
I am glad you survived Venerable Nick.❤️What a wonderful video. Thankyou for your support. Please keep up the good work. You make the world better.Namaste.❤️
Thank you so much as always. Sadhu!
Thank you so much for your UA-cam videos. They are a great inspiration.
It's my pleasure annabel. Thank you so much!
We are so close in personality, nick. I am happy to have met such A like minded person 🌷🌷🙏
Thank you so much 😊
I'm so happy and grateful that you have recovered from your trauma. I just learning about Buhddism and have only just discovered your videos and can't tell you how much they are helping me...thank you so much
Aww thank you so much sue! I’m glad it’s resonates with you 😊
Thank God it all ended up well with that terrible accident! As always, Nick, thank you so much for being so honest and sharing wisdom you've learned 🙏 Blessings to you and your brothers in 2022.
sadhu sadhu 🙂🙂🙂 thank you so much serhii
You are a very wise man. I found out the hard way that putting up with your own excuses and putting off your dreams causes catastrophic damage. Avoid negativity at all costs.
Sadhu sadhu 😀😀 thank you so much
Big Thanks to You for reminding about impermanence. Happy to see you alive and shining, sharing your light with us. Thanks!
Sadhu sadhu 😊😊 thank you so much
Thank you Venerable Nick, you are a wise man with integrity who helps me on my journey. So happy you survived the ants!
Thank you so much 😊
Venerable Nick, very happy you have overcome a dangerous challenge.
There are no accidents, always nature is speaking.
Sometimes we get overexposed to energies.
But you have a long way ahead🌷
No 1 I have Learned is everyday cleanse meditation and that life is a process.
It's so cold here too, I am at the park cause temporarily no wi fi, only in the park to see you and hear From you,
Please take care of yourself 😊🙏🌷
Thank you, Nick. Your words helped me today. So glad you are well after your scary experience. Happy for you that you have completed 4 years of growing as a monk!
Sadhu sadhu 😊😊 thank you so much Mary
Ven. Nick, thank you for sharing your story.
It’s my pleasure 😊 thank you so much
Looking at your journey helped me stay alive. I have a strong depression and Buddhism is something that make me alive for making something good for people. You inspire me so much. I wish you health and love from people
I am so glad you are okay!
Sadhu sadhu! Thank you so much 😊
Thank you, Venerable Matt for sharing your thoughts. Agree that one should focus on what's important, or the valuable energy will be lost along the way. Thank you.
You’re welcome! Thank you so much my friend 😊
@@nickkeomahavong01 🤦♂Venerable Nick I meant. My main character in a script is Venerable Matt.
Take care Ven, I really appreciate great wisdom you’ve shared us. Sadhu!
It's my pleasure. thank you so much!
First!! Thank you nick! Will watch on my home from work
Wonderful my friend. Thank you so much!
Happy new year Ven Nick ✨✨
I know your 4 year journey did consist of infinite ups and downs but hats off to your perseverance . You inspire us a lot . Thank you for sharing your wisdom 🙏. Hopefully this year we all will be able to develop perseverance , wisdom and spirituality under your guidance.
And
I am pleased to know that you are safe . Please do take care of your health. Afterall your life matters to us . We need you. 🙂
All the very best to you !!!
Keep sharing wisdom
Gratitude .
You always are of big inspiration for many including myself. By blessed by the triple gems.
Sadhu sadhu Maher! Hope you are well
Truly honored - in awe - and grateful for your words of wisdom as we take this crazy journey of life together. Bless you brother 🙏🏼
Thank you so much Stephanie 😀😀
thank you for being here for us and we are here for you !!!
sadhu sadhu 🙂🙂🙂 thank you so much
I'm so sorry you went through that. I can't imagine keeping calm until you got to the hospital.
So much love for you dearest one. Your life intentions shine through and I'm honored to listen to you and cannot get enough of your words. Thank you for your life and your giving nature.
Thank you so much 😊
Thank you, Nick. It felt like you were talking directly to me in the message. It was exactly what I needed to hear as I had been wasting valuable time thinking about doing my art, but not actually doing it. Also, I have been very lazy about a number of things. Thank you for your contribution to our well being. I’m so thankful that you survived the strange encounter with the ants. Please stay well. 🙏🏻
sadhu sadhu 🙂🙂🙂 thank you so much PJ. Yes keep pursuing your art! you got this.
Im so glad i found your channel. This is so so so good! Thank you so much please don't stop Making these videos. You are so much appreciated
Aww thank you so much and welcome to the channel 😊😊
Ven. Nick so grateful that you are here, reflecting and sharing.
Sadhu sadhu 😊😊 thank you so much
Thank you much appreciated sending love and light one love🤗💜🦋
You are so welcome! thank you so much!
Great message to all who want to listen, have a wonderful day Nick!
Sadhu 🙏
I was hit by create your own game. Thank you Nick. 💜
Nick - thank you for your support. Your videos are very inspiring.🙏
Aww thank you so much Susan! Greetings to you from Thailand 😊
The "follow through with your dreams" rang so true for me. I've successfully gotten myself into a couple of hobbies/activities, but now comes the time to exit the "i'm just starting out" phase and enter the "now it's time for some work" phase. In this time it is truly important to just lay in the work. Really, the only thing that seems to be so hard to "manually' produce or get is the motivation and the drive, but if you got it, if you think about it every single day, it's just a matter of getting the job done. No overthinking, no grand plans or aspiration, just slow, enjoyable labor. Building up towards something while enjoying the process itself. Thank you!
Thank you soo much for sharing your journey, it's very generous and I'm very grateful.
You're welcome Carole! thank you so much. hope you are well!
Namaste 🙏🏽 Nick
Thank you so much for sharing your story , I’m so happy that you are well and sharing your gifts with the world .
Love 💕 The Buddha Cleanse.
Just shared the book with my neighbor.
Sending well wishes!
Aww thank you so much kat for your kind words and I'm glad you enjoyed that book. That makes me smile :)
Thank you, Nick! I am so glad you are healthy and well. I enjoy listening to all of your videos. I started listening to them last year in January when I was going through a mid-life crises. Similar to your story, after listening to your videos on What I Wished my Therapist Would Have Told Me, I was able to walk away from a corporate job. Now, I have less stress and have more time dedicated to meditating, purifying my heart and mind, and living with less. I am glad to hear that you talked about being true to one's nature, being honest and true to oneself ... I have learned a lot from you ... but if I could just pick one thing, it would be your teaching on being true to one's nature. I am still asking myself who am I daily and I am learning more and more about who I am. I am working on the courage to be honest with others instead of living up to people's expectations of me. I can relate to your videos on my many levels - I am an Asian American living in southern CA as well. Best of luck with your book! Looking forward to reading it when you and your brother have completed the book. Namaste.
sadhu sadhu 🙂🙂🙂 thank you so much. And hello to so cal. I'm glad the message resonates with you and that you are taking the time to figure your true nature. That's wonderful! and the book is currently out now. It's called the buddhist clease. There should be a link in the description :)
I’m happy that you are still with us here. You are my Rock , I learned a lot from you. Thank you so much
Sadhu sadhu 😀😀 thank you so much
Thanks a lot Nick for Your soo Wisdom words which have help me so lot, I meditate every morning and Congratulation for Your 4 Years Celebration! 😊👍
Sadhu sadhu 😊😊 thank you so much. Keep up the great work with meditation
Thanks Nick for being there. Blessings to you too. 🙏💙✨✨✨
Sadhu sadhu 😊😊 thank you so much maria
You have opened my mind in a tremendous way. Thank you for all that you do!
Aww You’re welcome my friend 😊 thank you
Thank you Nick
You’re welcome Tammy! 😊
Thank you for sharing your journey with us.
You're welcome Sheryl. Thank you so much! it's my pleasure :)
thank you for sharing your story and your wisdom. I am glad that you are alright.
Thank you so much my friend. Hope you are well and greetings to you from thailand :)
Congratulations Ven Nick on your four years.
Thank you so much chuck!
Death is not prejudice. Live your days to fullest. That is what I learn this year.
This deserves more views for more people to know the wisdom you've just shared ❤️
😊😊
Much love to you Venerable Nick. ❤️
Thank you so much Amy 😊
"However big your dream is, your foundation needs to be even bigger, and deeper"...wow...I wrote this down in my journal immediately, will meditate on this. Thank you!
Wonderful! I’m glad it resonates with you 😊😊😊
Om! So glad you are all right. Your videos are amazing and traverse long distances! Peace!
I went to a Buddhist place close to my home. It was very beautiful, when I left I felt so much better physically, it’s hard to find any peace and quiet where I live.an I will proably move, but til I can I will go here as often as they will allow me to, thank you . You helped make this happen.
I just found your wonderful videos🪔
I am thankful for your sharing & simplified Dhamma teachings!
Please include more of the calming surroundings & how fellow monks do daily duties etc.
It is nice to see how they do gardening, if it is part of the daily work .
May you all progress as you continue your lives as Buddhist monks! Please continue your sharing which is very motivating
for us lay people 🙏🏻 Sadhu, Sadhu, Sadhu
Thank you so much lily 😊😊
You are beautiful inside and outside 🌞🌷🌸 Hugs from Spain
Exactly in every way what I needed to hear. Thank you for your guidance and wisdom. P.s…..Don’t go anywhere! 😌💫
Sadhu sadhu 😊😊 thank you so much Jen. Glad it’s helpful.
Ven. Nick, big thanks to you! Just discovered your channel 2 weeks ago while looking for something that could help the increasing paralyzing chaos within my head and reactivating my desire for a simple and devoted life in inner peace and being beneficial for my fellows.
And your knowledge and wisdom opened my eyes: alle these great helpful advices and tips! Being a benedictine monk, I just included 3 times half an hour of meditation in my daily routine and the effect is amazing: clearness and brightness of mind are spreading. Freed and like new born, I just say THANK YOU for kindly sharing all these insights for mental and spiritual health!
Peace be with you! Br. Stephanus
Sadhu sadhu 😀😀 thank you so much and welcome to the channel
Thank you very much. Your wisdom is very helpful. So grateful that your work to make this world better for us🙏🙏🙏
You’re welcome. Thank you 😊
Hello Nick where can I find the book. Can’t thank you enough for the knowledge and wisdom that you have being share. I’m walking on a spiritual path. I relate to you. We live in California and of course the life style is busy, demand, and surely stressful. Only feel blessed for having a spiritual practice. You’re guidance has giving me more insight. Belong to Sikh faith I’m always working on growing internally and I honor all faiths. Always love to learn from different walks of life. Thank you so soooooo much for sharing your journey. I’ve found some deep connection to your journey. Keep making this world a better place for every🙏❤️🙏
I appreciate your nurturing talks. I have been meditating more enjoying the stillness and staying present . I am so thankful you are ok. I am so grateful you were being taken care of during the whole ordeal. It sounded like a terrifying experience. ♥️♥️ from Phoenix, Az
sadhu sadhu 🙂🙂🙂 thank you so much my friend! greetings to you also.
Fortuitous- thank you.
Sadhu sadhu 😊😊 thank you so much susan
Dear Nick, glad that you still alive it's you are a beautiful human 🙏❤❤❤❤❤👌
Sadhu sadhu 😊😊 thank you so much vera
Thank God you are saved ❤️ you have no idea how much comfort you bring to the world 🌍
Sadhu sadhu 😀😀 thank you so much
Ven Nick ,I am sorry 😔 that you went through a terrifying ordeal but I am happy that you have recovered. Most of us take things for granted and are not appreciative of what we have and only in our most critical moment that we are grateful to be alive. For me the first secret to success is believing in myself.
Hello Nick,
I see your spirit and it’s so authentic. What is it about that idea that speaks deeply to me.
Because I believe this is where
Peace is. When you say, to find our “ own” space, place, and be true to our nature I get a leap of joy into my soul. I have written here before and told you how brave you help me to feel, deep inside, as I still recovery from Anxiety.
All your gracious tidbits of love and guidance seem to suit me…… and so I learn.
I can be my own expert if I listen to my heart. I love the quiet and humble confidence you teach…. And again
I LEARN.
I’m so happy, you are well my friend. Can I send my gratitude for your wellness. 🙏🙏
I'm am so thankful for this UA-cam channel this year for me has been a little bitter sweet since I've permanently retired from competitive mixed martial arts I was at it for 7 years and almost about to turn professional before the pandemic I often preach to people that you should often learn the spiritual side of things before you learn the physical side this channel often helps remind me of that