Reminds me of this quote~ "To understand music, you must listen to it. But so long as you are thinking, “I am listening to this music,” you are not listening." -Alan Watts, The Wisdom of Insecurity
Awe, Koi, beautiful video to start our day with! When we are born we inhale our first breath, and when we die we exhale our last breath. Being aware of the breath in between is very beneficial 😊
“When you are with someone you love very much, you can talk and it is pleasant, but the reality is not in the conversation. It is simply in being together. Meditation is the highest form of prayer. In it you are so close to God that you don’t need to say a thing It’s just great to be together.” - Swami Chetananda
This video changed my perspective of meditation 100%. I would always find myself having trouble with some sort of breathing pattern. It's not about counting your breaths or holding them for a certain amount of seconds, its about just being aware of our natural breathing and just BEING. Thank you so much Koi.
...last night was my 3rd attempt, after about 20 -30 minutes i began to see bluish purple swirls on a dark background while feeling a slight vibration from within i felt as if i were in space with the stars and just like that it was gone and i was back in my thoughts....persistence!
i normally skip every single ad that pops up half way through vids, or even just skip the video, but for koi i watched the whole 40 seconds like it was gold. Dont ever comment either. Thanks for always bringing me to where i need to be!!!!
Frank ⓼ real meditation shouldn't be a task, it's the most simple act that should come naturally to us. Nowadays we are overloaded with so much information that we can't stand to NOT think.
The breath is the most difficult part for me. As a trained vocalist, it should be the easiest part, but I now feel like I'm always "thinking of my breath" instead of just being aware of it. It's difficult for to tell. Long before I started meditating or my spiritual journey toward enlightenment, I always considered myself "my breath" more so than a "self," but that mostly stemmed from low self-esteem. So now that I have started down this road, I almost feel the opposite. As if I can't be aware of my breath because all I do is FOCUS on my breathing. It's kind of strange and I can't put my finger on it, but listening to your voice is a very tranquil and serene feeling that reminds me to stop overthinking. I realize I also need to work on patience and expectation, which your videos have helped with immensely. Thank you again for your stellar content. By the way, have you done a video on the significance of your tattoos? They're lovely ☺️ have a good one
I really appreciate what you're doing. I think some people might be willing to change, to wake up, but they have no guide, they have no one to tell them that THERE IS a different way of living, a completely different reality. So.. honestly your work is necessary and really appreciated. Thank you, Koi
I have this sense that it feels like that to him as well. I get this feeling that Koi's perspective of a lot of things (through e.g. meditation) has led him to not have to play an ego in front of the camera, a little like the same way you are with a close friend (without ego, that is). The contrast would be the very energic and high-paced youtuber, who in many cases seem to have a massive ego.
I just got finished with what I thought was a meditation on meeting my higher self. After watching your video, I realized that I did NOT just meditate, I thought I was meditating, thought being the key word here! Thank you so much for this simple fix to my meditating problem! I controled every aspect of this from my breath to my receiving answers to questions i asked~ It was my ego that was controling my experience~no wonder I don't feel calm and relaxed right now! Thanks again!
You put me into a meditative state just listening to you speak. Never even considered meditation until I first saw a video of yours on sacred geometry and loved it so much I started to scout through your other videos, that was months ago and since, I have put myself into a calm state of awareness everyday. Thanks so much koi, you have really helped a lot of people and are so loving and loved!
Your channel introduced me to a way of living that has completely changed my life. It’s allowed me to regain control of my body over these past 3 years, your videos are an incredible introduction to a new way of life. Thank you for everything you’ve done, you’ve legitimately changed my life and in the process have changed the lives of everyone around me, thank you thank you thank you
thank you for this video, koi. I needed this reminder. I have been wanting to, and slowly have been, getting into spirituality for years but what ALWAYS gets in my way is my impatience.
I aspire to be as calm as you are. You literally make me feel at peace when you speak. I'm watching this at work on my lunch break and I'm so relaxed. Wild.
Thank you for the video Koi. And the part about expectations and patience was on point. It's not only is true for meditation but astral projection as well. Once I got to the vibrational stage I expected it every time and couldn't get back to it. But once I let go of expectations and became patient and fell into the moment it's been far easier to get back into it
As soon as you explained that there's a difference between thinking of breath and being aware of breath, it finally clicked and I can meditate so much easier now, thanks Koi!
Thanks for the tips! My biggest struggle in all of life has been impatience. It has been something I have been working on for awhile now. It is good to have a reminder that it's worth the wait. Great video brother 👍🏻
Omg where have u been all these times ? Just subscribed. You are actually living the life I want to live. You do everything which I want to....Allan watts, shrooms, medi, traveling, writing books, blogging. It was just last week I wanted to do a guided meditation and randomly found your channel. Thnx for this channel. The first vid of yours which I came across was about the dangers of opening the third eye, I think I wasn't ready for this . I feel down and depressed, anxious and stressed at times. Your vid just told me the answers. Motivated me, now I listen to ur vids like that eager fan, please never stop creating such life changing vids. Probably u r saving few lives like mine which u aren't even aware of
Another great point. The absence of expectation and therefore the Timeless (since time is in so many words defined as what will happen based on what has happened). Thanks for reminding me👊🏼
Thank you Koi. A young villager opened the door to Buddhism for me many, many years ago while I was serving with the Marine Corp. in Viet Nam. I employ T.M. as my preferred method of meditation. I never really thought about the difference of awareness and thinking. You have appeared as my teacher today. Namaste
In the moment I start noticing my breath I feel I'm already controlling it, changing it's normal right... but I'm now think it may have something to do with my hunger for control?! So my meditation must be to release and letting go of control I guess, + be more patient with my self at first! Great video Koy, I pray for you to keep video making and helping others as long as you can! Thank you for your existence!
such perfect timing, beautiful soul. thank you for mentioning meditation is nothing like what we know. all of these tips have been easily and openly received, thank you so much. Our inner beings are definitely connected. I needed to hear this!
My first time to your channel and I have truly enjoyed myself. I have been contemplating a lifestyle change and you have given me the push to do so. Thank you for your kind and insightful words. Meditation here I come !!!!!
I've watched many of your videos but never dropped a line until now. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experiences. It's really benefited me. Keep it up :)
Koi ur amazing bro I've been trying to meditate and going about it the wrong way and you just saved me from going down the wrong path. peace and love bro
Man I’ve been struggling with anxiety for the past 3 years and have been meditating for the past 2. I just wish I could meditate but no matter how hard I try or don’t try I just can’t. I’m stuck man all I want is enlightenment
I find this subtle distinction to be really helpful. Thanks for the clarification. One thing that came clear to me during last nights meditation was that the mind is not truly quiet until the "I" thought subsides. Only at this point is stillness truly reached. This is the last thought the mind will hold to, and it is only in releasing it that true quiescence is known.
Wow, I have been away from this channel for some time now. And now I am seeing a completely different koi. He used to be very enthusiastic before but now he is calm is this a proof of spiritual growth?
I always wonder if meditation is awareness of my surroundings. Within my mind, my thoughts, the world one lives when one thinks, a switch I think we can "turn off" if we let what it's out there glow through us. For me, it's like sitting and aim my focus on the sounds from the city, the wind, the cars, the people, etc, and somehow I feel pressure in my heads begins to lift. Koi I don't know if this would me meditation, but it helps me to deal with overthinking. By the way, you have my gratitude for your videos, I believe they help anyone seeking alternatives to deal with reality. Keep it on.
hi i'm beginner of maditation and tired to adopt several siting positions but after seeing this video i'm very hopeful becuse it's become easier for me to maditate without couting time. i am very thankful to you. keep it up KOI, i love this video.
I love your videos dude! You have inspired, informed and captivated me these past months. I have taken much of what you have given to me and put it into action. Much love !
Awesome awsome awesome I learned more from your video than all the books or courses on meditation . You made it so simple that Im inspired to start over and know I will succed Thanks so much
So I took your advice on being aware of the breath, being patient and letting thoughts flow without labeling them. During last night’s meditation and this mornings meditation. I had this feeling like I wanted to laugh. I think I was trying to hard and watching this video makes it seem so easy. Just being makes me want to laugh with joy
I just discovered your channel yesterday and I'm so happy I did because I got back into meditation and did it for the first time again last night and i forgot how peaceful and helpful it is for me💓
I completely agree with you. Meditation I think is not that complicated, but we have so many misconceptions about it. Meditation is being here and not asking yourself one hundred questions at the same time; the only thing that you have to think about is Maybe to be aware of what you’re doing as long as possible and just letting your thoughts go and coming back to your full awareness every time you feel it’s going away ...and don’t be sad when your mind is hard to master. I think meditation takes time and it depends on the person...just let go
Hey Koi! You should do a video on your morning yoga routine! I'm moving to my own place next month and I'd love to start doing yoga early every morning. Thank you for inspiring me every day. Much love xx
Hi Koi, Im a wife an a mother to two wonderful boys, 7 and 22 month old. I suffer from social phobia an anxiety, but I manage as well as I can without medication. But lately I've been struggling with mind. Im very very hard on myself as well as trying not to slip back into anorexia and self harm. As well as my husband of 15 yrs is causing more of my self spriling. I'm sorry I'm rambling... I was wondering... Would u be interested in in speaking with me.... I find listening to u really helps on my spiritual journey.(I'm not too sure where to start) U have such a beautiful soul.... I wish I knew people like u.... It's so hard when there is nothing but negativity around me. Thank u Koi for being AMAZING!
As a professional wind player, the biggest difficulty is to stop thinking about the breathing (more than anything else) while meditating. Meditating not only helped my playing, but my spiritual growth and my behavior towards others. Thank you so much for your videos and for being such a peaceful soul. You must be a beautiful person. How lucky people who have you around in their daily lives! Love from Germany
Thank you Koi! I've been having difficulties getting into a deep meditative state. I experienced it a few times before, but I've really been trying to establish a daily spiritual practice. Peace and love. Keep up the great work (:
Reminds me of this quote~
"To understand music, you must listen to it. But so long as you are thinking, “I am listening to this music,” you are not listening."
-Alan Watts, The Wisdom of Insecurity
Aria Targaryen yes I love Alan watts
what a perfect analogy! I'm totally using that!
Insightful :)
He's incredible! His words resonant so deeply, don't they? I wish every person on the planet would hear his talks
Aria Targaryen I love it as a musician who writes music himself aswell. Thanks for this quote friend . 😇😇
Awe, Koi, beautiful video to start our day with! When we are born we inhale our first breath, and when we die we exhale our last breath. Being aware of the breath in between is very beneficial 😊
Moon Hawk love it☺️❤️💫
“When you are with someone you love very much,
you can talk and it is pleasant, but the reality
is not in the conversation.
It is simply in being together.
Meditation is the highest form of prayer.
In it you are so close to God that you don’t need to say a thing
It’s just great to be together.”
- Swami Chetananda
llegumesV instead of god I would say the universe itself
yes all names apply :)
@@llegumesv5492 korean chicks man!
@@the.archang3l universe is god's creation
@@MrScar665 then who is God?
never thought of it that way. I do often think about my breath. fine line between thinking about it and just experiencing it.
Quniverse that confuses me alot, how?
whenever I'm feeling un spiritual I watch your videos koi to get back on track
You’ve never gone off track, your conscious just knows it can survive on its own which means your growing as a perdon
This video changed my perspective of meditation 100%. I would always find myself having trouble with some sort of breathing pattern. It's not about counting your breaths or holding them for a certain amount of seconds, its about just being aware of our natural breathing and just BEING. Thank you so much Koi.
Your smile and your laugh is so genuine it gets me every-time! Thank you so much for everything that you do! You are truly an angel 🙏
...last night was my 3rd attempt, after about 20 -30 minutes i began to see bluish purple swirls on a dark background while feeling a slight vibration from within i felt as if i were in space with the stars and just like that it was gone and i was back in my thoughts....persistence!
i normally skip every single ad that pops up half way through vids, or even just skip the video, but for koi i watched the whole 40 seconds like it was gold.
Dont ever comment either. Thanks for always bringing me to where i need to be!!!!
Love the sunset analogy, brother! "That's all there's is, just awareness of the breath."
Problem is, Mediation is like the homework students don't do
Frank ⓼ real meditation shouldn't be a task, it's the most simple act that should come naturally to us. Nowadays we are overloaded with so much information that we can't stand to NOT think.
The breath is the most difficult part for me.
As a trained vocalist, it should be the easiest part, but I now feel like I'm always "thinking of my breath" instead of just being aware of it. It's difficult for to tell.
Long before I started meditating or my spiritual journey toward enlightenment, I always considered myself "my breath" more so than a "self," but that mostly stemmed from low self-esteem.
So now that I have started down this road, I almost feel the opposite. As if I can't be aware of my breath because all I do is FOCUS on my breathing. It's kind of strange and I can't put my finger on it, but listening to your voice is a very tranquil and serene feeling that reminds me to stop overthinking.
I realize I also need to work on patience and expectation, which your videos have helped with immensely. Thank you again for your stellar content.
By the way, have you done a video on the significance of your tattoos? They're lovely ☺️ have a good one
dude you have changed my life countless times, thanks for spreading love positivity and understanding
I really appreciate what you're doing. I think some people might be willing to change, to wake up, but they have no guide, they have no one to tell them that THERE IS a different way of living, a completely different reality. So.. honestly your work is necessary and really appreciated. Thank you, Koi
enjoying this video format. feels as though it is just a casual chat face to face. 👍 Thanks for always making quality genuine videos.
I have this sense that it feels like that to him as well. I get this feeling that Koi's perspective of a lot of things (through e.g. meditation) has led him to not have to play an ego in front of the camera, a little like the same way you are with a close friend (without ego, that is). The contrast would be the very energic and high-paced youtuber, who in many cases seem to have a massive ego.
@@Sehemo108 i get it, hes been making so videos hes just comfortable being himself. Thus making him more calmer and enjoyable to listen to.
So many*..
I just got finished with what I thought was a meditation on meeting my higher self. After watching your video, I realized that I did NOT just meditate, I thought I was meditating, thought being the key word here! Thank you so much for this simple fix to my meditating problem! I controled every aspect of this from my breath to my receiving answers to questions i asked~ It was my ego that was controling my experience~no wonder I don't feel calm and relaxed right now! Thanks again!
You put me into a meditative state just listening to you speak. Never even considered meditation until I first saw a video of yours on sacred geometry and loved it so much I started to scout through your other videos, that was months ago and since, I have put myself into a calm state of awareness everyday. Thanks so much koi, you have really helped a lot of people and are so loving and loved!
"Maybe we think this way on psychadelics but not usually" lmfao koi funny
Your video literally covered all of my struggles I was having! Thank you so much Koi!!
Your channel introduced me to a way of living that has completely changed my life. It’s allowed me to regain control of my body over these past 3 years, your videos are an incredible introduction to a new way of life. Thank you for everything you’ve done, you’ve legitimately changed my life and in the process have changed the lives of everyone around me, thank you thank you thank you
thank you for this video, koi. I needed this reminder. I have been wanting to, and slowly have been, getting into spirituality for years but what ALWAYS gets in my way is my impatience.
I aspire to be as calm as you are. You literally make me feel at peace when you speak. I'm watching this at work on my lunch break and I'm so relaxed. Wild.
watch therealmikkois
It feels like you are talking to him face to face, I am starting to love this channel.
Thank you for the video Koi. And the part about expectations and patience was on point. It's not only is true for meditation but astral projection as well. Once I got to the vibrational stage I expected it every time and couldn't get back to it. But once I let go of expectations and became patient and fell into the moment it's been far easier to get back into it
As soon as you explained that there's a difference between thinking of breath and being aware of breath, it finally clicked and I can meditate so much easier now, thanks Koi!
Thank you for being here/there, thank you for you 🙏 xx
Thanks for the tips! My biggest struggle in all of life has been impatience. It has been something I have been working on for awhile now. It is good to have a reminder that it's worth the wait. Great video brother 👍🏻
Thank you Koi, I love your videos. I'm grateful for the knowledge you're passing on.
Omg where have u been all these times ? Just subscribed. You are actually living the life I want to live. You do everything which I want to....Allan watts, shrooms, medi, traveling, writing books, blogging. It was just last week I wanted to do a guided meditation and randomly found your channel. Thnx for this channel. The first vid of yours which I came across was about the dangers of opening the third eye, I think I wasn't ready for this . I feel down and depressed, anxious and stressed at times. Your vid just told me the answers. Motivated me, now I listen to ur vids like that eager fan, please never stop creating such life changing vids. Probably u r saving few lives like mine which u aren't even aware of
Another great point. The absence of expectation and therefore the Timeless (since time is in so many words defined as what will happen based on what has happened). Thanks for reminding me👊🏼
i have a deep appreciation for the sunset effect you did, props. love your videos by the way, hope you're well
Thank you Koi. A young villager opened the door to Buddhism for me many, many years ago while I was serving with the Marine Corp. in Viet Nam. I employ T.M. as my preferred method of meditation. I never really thought about the difference of awareness and thinking. You have appeared as my teacher today. Namaste
Koi you helped me re-discover meditation man!. I love you man. In a completely straight way.
In the moment I start noticing my breath I feel I'm already controlling it, changing it's normal right... but I'm now think it may have something to do with my hunger for control?! So my meditation must be to release and letting go of control I guess, + be more patient with my self at first! Great video Koy, I pray for you to keep video making and helping others as long as you can! Thank you for your existence!
I just want to say that I recently found your channel and you're already one of my favorite youtubers. Thank you for all the wonderful insight!
such perfect timing, beautiful soul. thank you for mentioning meditation is nothing like what we know. all of these tips have been easily and openly received, thank you so much. Our inner beings are definitely connected. I needed to hear this!
My first time to your channel and I have truly enjoyed myself. I have been contemplating a lifestyle change and you have given me the push to do so. Thank you for your kind and insightful words. Meditation here I come !!!!!
I've watched many of your videos but never dropped a line until now. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experiences. It's really benefited me. Keep it up :)
Koi ur amazing bro I've been trying to meditate and going about it the wrong way and you just saved me from going down the wrong path. peace and love bro
I have just started meditating recently and was struggling because I was making these mistakes.Thank you,this helped me greatly!
your videos have helped me so much ..i pray you have a long, strong and healthy life , a peaceful life... protected by light.
thank you SO MUCH for articulating what I've been having a problem with, with the whole "awareness of breathing" versus "thinking of breathing"!!
Man I’ve been struggling with anxiety for the past 3 years and have been meditating for the past 2. I just wish I could meditate but no matter how hard I try or don’t try I just can’t. I’m stuck man all I want is enlightenment
I find this subtle distinction to be really helpful. Thanks for the clarification. One thing that came clear to me during last nights meditation was that the mind is not truly quiet until the "I" thought subsides. Only at this point is stillness truly reached. This is the last thought the mind will hold to, and it is only in releasing it that true quiescence is known.
Thank you for the continuous, amazing content 🙏 I am forever grateful for your guidance
I'm so glad I can learn from every video I watch of yours koi
I think the same thing goes for mindfulness, it's being aware of what you are doing .. Amazing video as usual 😊
Always the right videos on the right time
very helpful, thanks, Koi! Namaste.
I hope you are able to keep your channel Koi. I'm grateful for your videos ✌
Thanks Koi!! Enjoyed this!
Genius. I will use this to help others.
koi i freaking love you bro
Oh man!, I've been meditating for so long and I wasn't aware of that! Thanks koi! Ram Ram
Wow, I have been away from this channel for some time now. And now I am seeing a completely different koi.
He used to be very enthusiastic before but now he is calm is this a proof of spiritual growth?
I always wonder if meditation is awareness of my surroundings. Within my mind, my thoughts, the world one lives when one thinks, a switch I think we can "turn off" if we let what it's out there glow through us. For me, it's like sitting and aim my focus on the sounds from the city, the wind, the cars, the people, etc, and somehow I feel pressure in my heads begins to lift. Koi I don't know if this would me meditation, but it helps me to deal with overthinking. By the way, you have my gratitude for your videos, I believe they help anyone seeking alternatives to deal with reality. Keep it on.
I know the topic may not be very related to your channel but I would love to see a video showing your tattoos :)
Alex. That's what I was thinking!!❤️
thats the same thing I was thinking too!
+1
hi i'm beginner of maditation and tired to adopt several siting positions but after seeing this video i'm very hopeful becuse it's become easier for me to maditate without couting time.
i am very thankful to you.
keep it up KOI, i love this video.
Thank you for such a great video. This has informed me a lot and will help me a ton in the near future.
I love your videos dude! You have inspired, informed and captivated me these past months. I have taken much of what you have given to me and put it into action. Much love !
Awesome awsome awesome I learned more from your video than all the books or courses on meditation . You made it so simple that Im inspired to start over and know I will succed Thanks so much
Very helpful, thank you Koi!
I laughed because I had a complicated way of meditating an to hear you display simplicity about it shows me how it should be when I meditate. 🤘😊
Wise and benific new angle to help in practicing meditation thank u
So I took your advice on being aware of the breath, being patient and letting thoughts flow without labeling them. During last night’s meditation and this mornings meditation. I had this feeling like I wanted to laugh. I think I was trying to hard and watching this video makes it seem so easy. Just being makes me want to laugh with joy
love you Koi!
I just discovered your channel yesterday and I'm so happy I did because I got back into meditation and did it for the first time again last night and i forgot how peaceful and helpful it is for me💓
lana centeno ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Just meditate and wow it was amazing excited to start my channel with yoga meditation mornings positive affirmations
Love it! Thank you
this is awesome I have tried meditating numerous time, but I think I av bn impatient, thank you very much for the video.
Amazing advice thank you I've struggled to meditate this will change everything
I completely agree with you. Meditation I think is not that complicated, but we have so many misconceptions about it. Meditation is being here and not asking yourself one hundred questions at the same time; the only thing that you have to think about is
Maybe to be aware of what you’re doing as long as possible and just letting your thoughts go and coming back to your full awareness every time you feel it’s going away ...and don’t be sad when your mind is hard to master. I think meditation takes time and it depends on the person...just let go
Hey Koi! You should do a video on your morning yoga routine! I'm moving to my own place next month and I'd love to start doing yoga early every morning. Thank you for inspiring me every day. Much love xx
Being impatient is some thing I have always had a desire to contain.i think learning to meditate will help this
Hi Koi, Im a wife an a mother to two wonderful boys, 7 and 22 month old. I suffer from social phobia an anxiety, but I manage as well as I can without medication. But lately I've been struggling with mind. Im very very hard on myself as well as trying not to slip back into anorexia and self harm. As well as my husband of 15 yrs is causing more of my self spriling. I'm sorry I'm rambling... I was wondering... Would u be interested in in speaking with me.... I find listening to u really helps on my spiritual journey.(I'm not too sure where to start) U have such a beautiful soul.... I wish I knew people like u.... It's so hard when there is nothing but negativity around me. Thank u Koi for being AMAZING!
this is exactly what i was looking for
Perfect explanation
this video made me cry..somewhat made me closer to my breath
Thank you Koi 🙏🏼
Thank you Koi
I needed this right now, thank you:)
Thank you so much for posting so many helpful videos!!
great video koi. it really helped me out
Thank you 🙏🏼 this topic has been crossing my mind lately. Thank you for you're wonderful videos 😌
thanks for all the videos koi! you are a wonderful human being :D
As a professional wind player, the biggest difficulty is to stop thinking about the breathing (more than anything else) while meditating. Meditating not only helped my playing, but my spiritual growth and my behavior towards others.
Thank you so much for your videos and for being such a peaceful soul. You must be a beautiful person. How lucky people who have you around in their daily lives!
Love from Germany
Incredible video, Koi. Thank you! You helped me to find so much more clarity in meditation.
Thank you Koi! I've been having difficulties getting into a deep meditative state. I experienced it a few times before, but I've really been trying to establish a daily spiritual practice. Peace and love. Keep up the great work (:
wow. you hit it right in the head, i *was* trying to control my breath! solved my problem for me, thank you :)
I will try to meditate the way you have explained in this video. I have never meditated in my life. Thank you for your guidance. Ram Ram
I dig this technique! works for me as a beginner!
So useful!! Thank you 🙏💓
meditation = life! Thanks Koi!
Very helpful thank you! ❤️
This is the advice i needed! Thank you x
Feeling the air flow through you, great info brethren.....huge inspiration 🕉
your videos 👍 thanks 🤙
I needed this
perfect timing. thank you, koi!
Thank you!☆