What does your morning routine look like?

@rdoodoo2021

2 жыл бұрын

The opposite of this, sadly.

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

@@rdoodoo2021 OH NO...it's ok. it's possible to get it back on track again. just start new :)

@Bowie_E

2 жыл бұрын

Wake up, try to figure out if I'm awake or not, figure out if my dreams were real or not, try to forget any bad ones (I have night terrors), then hug and snuggle my girls... I need to trade coffee/energy drinks for herbal tea. I need to start making my bed again. And I need to focus more on resolving my anxiety and depression via meditation instead of overloading my mind with other trivial things (tv/video games) to try and block them out... Thank you so much for another helpful, calming video 🙏 Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu 🙏

@herrweiss2580

2 жыл бұрын

❤❤ 💝

@JakeWolven

2 жыл бұрын

As an online graphic design student, recently my body has told me to take up a very similar morning routine. I wake up at around 6:30, process my dreams (I have extremely other worldly dreams every night), make my bed, make coffee, water my plants, meditate whilst reading The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle, and then work on art pieces or edit photos. Thank you for your video, it is validating. I'll work on adding a moment of community service also 🙂

What an age we live in. Never thought I’d be having spiritual advice like this from a monk in the comfort of my own home

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

🙂🙂🙂

@envy4629

2 жыл бұрын

A great use of today’s technology.

@vanillabeaanz

2 жыл бұрын

was just having the same thoughts!

@zeenatbava5710

2 жыл бұрын

So true....and then the onus sits with all of us to apply with so much info thats available.

@user-ng4nx5kl1k

2 жыл бұрын

Aquarian Age with auto-initiation and fast communication is here ! End of Piscean age when you need ten years to go on tibet and 20 years of trainings in a cave to have this knowledge...

So thankful I'm alive. I wish peace to everybody who reads this.

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

sadhu sadhu. thank you molly 🙂🙂🙂

@jamhousebandnegrosoccidental

2 жыл бұрын

thanks a lot wish you also inner peace!

@hannahlouise1209

2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou so much 🙏🦋

@lovetolearn881

2 жыл бұрын

To you as well

@gabe8776

2 жыл бұрын

Love and Peace to you 💕⭕️

I admire monks so much. Being an American, life is exhausting, there’s so much pressure on society to go go go. With anxiety and depression, my mind races uncontrollably, and I want it to change. I appreciate your mindset so much. I will start my morning routines differently from now on.

@snakes_rule9538

2 жыл бұрын

I hear you!

@LuciaHarper

2 жыл бұрын

anxiety and depression thrive in that chaotic pace. I just wanted to send you some light and encouragement :)

@michelewills6755

Жыл бұрын

I am so amored by your reply. Your photo shows you to be a young woman. Your generation , like that of my granddaughter, gives to me as an elder of 71yo, so much hope to the future of our planet. So many generations before mine and since have chosen to ignore or not even ide tiny with the emotions you identify in your comment. To "know ourselves:" is truly the greatest gift we can give to ourselves and the world. You are living that. That is exhausting and often comes with anxiety,and depression and mind racing. It's all okay. Please keep 🙏 on keeping on this universe needs you. 🙏 and ❤

@animationtv540

Жыл бұрын

How do you feel now.. it's been 6 months now

@faaustad

Жыл бұрын

The way of the majority will never change, I don’t think. Or even if it does it’ll change ever so slightly over a very long period of time. Now whether one chooses to tune into that channel is up to each individual at the end of the day. To decide to be different is brave and takes a lot of effort, resilience and self-integrity. Also, you’re not just swimming up the stream in terms of external societal pressure, but also the internal one. We are all full of mental baggage we got to deal with. I truly hope you achieve what you’re aiming for, just remember to give yourself the gift of time and patience. You deserve it ☺️

Growing up in Thailand I used to meditate and pray everyday-morning and night-with my grandma until I moved to America 15 years ago. The American way of life got the best of me; I feel that I've lost touch with who I truly am. Finding this video randomly on my feed was no accident. Thank you so much ka for sharing your knowledge. I'm grateful to have found your video & channel. 🙏

“Train yourself to give” should be a mantra for the Western world.

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

🙂🙂🙂

@rollzolo

2 жыл бұрын

True. Asked my friends you know why you're not happy? You don't give, doesn't have to be money, volunteering in a animal shelter or a food bank or pick up garbage I suggested.

@mavis3916

2 жыл бұрын

Plenty do

@FC-PeakVersatility

2 жыл бұрын

If only we each could find time every day to pick up one piece of litter which we ourselves didn’t drop (we should have already picked that up) this world would be a finer place filled with finer people

@matthewmontalvo6795

2 жыл бұрын

The whole world

I would like this human being to be my professor at college. The course? Life 101

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

HAHA. That would be fun :)

@juliahaw

2 жыл бұрын

@@nickkeomahavong01 I'm in! :)

@graceevigael8583

2 жыл бұрын

Why dont make a zoom session with the subsriber, i think its a good idea to spread the damma with live session

@storiesbyperri-fullofphoni4568

2 жыл бұрын

I’m in 🥰

@charmainespringer8487

2 жыл бұрын

Yes please🧘‍♀️

My morning routine looks very similar to this already. Very grateful for that. I’m grateful I cherish myself enough to be patient and kind to myself, but also very disciplined for myself. That is the truest form of self love. I hope you all realize you are worth the work it takes to love yourself unconditionally.

@nickkeomahavong01

7 ай бұрын

😊😊😊 keep it up

@leamariechristiansen346

5 ай бұрын

Mine too ❤ i need to reimplement morning meditation though 🙏🏼 using the benefits of a still and calm body and a deeper breathing ❤

This was beautiful as a 14 year old looking to improve my life in every way including meditation and healthy habits this video was touching and eye opening

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful grace. I’m glad it’s helpful 😀

@Jeni_hehe

2 жыл бұрын

Same here!

@misterjameshay

2 жыл бұрын

Honestly it's really cool that you are thinking about this stuff at such a young age. Keep it up 🙂

@nata9832

Жыл бұрын

14 years old here!!!! I wish I had this wisdom of yours when I was 14n. Lucky you keep it up God bless you 🤗🤗🤗

@Katherine-mj8sw

Жыл бұрын

Me to!

I clicked on this video hoping to learn how to make myself as productive as possible. Instead, im walking away with an entirely new perspective on what it means to prepare for the day. Thank you so much for taking the time to make these videos!

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

Wow. that makes me so happy to hear :) thank you nick.

@bobbobby7439

2 жыл бұрын

Me too. I love that I have received something so much more valuable for both me and my son.

@11mrmelani

2 жыл бұрын

As I am watching you..I saw your aura..it's deep blue..a beautiful blue💙Thank you for the knowledge💙

@ChrissieL

2 жыл бұрын

On the other hand, I kept postponing watching this video in fear that it would add more perfectionism related stress in my morning. I'm glad I did watch it though, as it did the opposite!

@shibasama4000

2 жыл бұрын

Same here 😁

"Today is not guaranteed". That hit me in the gut. I cried. So hard. I heard the message in my soul. This path I'm on is challenging but it teaches well when you are ready. Namaste fellow travellers 🙏

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

Sadhu Sadhu 😊😊 thank you so much. I'm glad it resonates with you.

@sj2024sj

Жыл бұрын

How true! Namaste ⚘️

@Nina-vy8ld

Жыл бұрын

From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Matthew 4:17 God loves and blesses you!✝✝✝ Turn away from these evil things and turn and seek Jesus Christ for hope, love, and peace! God loved us so much that he sent his one and only son Jesus Christ to die on the cross for our sins so that one day we can see God in heaven and go to heaven! Ask Jesus Christ for forgiveness for your sins and He will forgive you because He is a merciful God! Repent before it's too late!!!✝✝✝ SYMBOL OF LOVE✝✝✝

@johnnicholas978

Жыл бұрын

Bit emotional there mate....get a grip

@johnnicholas978

Жыл бұрын

Bit emotional there mate...get a grip

If you don't make the time to be Healthy, you will make the time to be Sick. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom, Ven. Nick 🙏

@nickkeomahavong01

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome ☺️ thank you so much

I am an American Indian - ottawa chippewa- and the monks of this world have been helping me heal from intergenerational trauma caused by the Indian boarding schools. I thank you, and the universal life force, we are all connected too for putting monks into my life, to help me heal and regain my sense of self. All is really one. chii miigwetch, thank you thank you thank you.

@heroinevoyages

Жыл бұрын

I’m sorry that happened to you

@Alphacentauri819

Жыл бұрын

My heart goes out to you. I only recently heard of this type of trauma. The history in the United States has been so whitewashed, edited, with lack of understanding, empathy, responsibility, accountability, most of the time. The attempts to erase others is such an extreme form of unconsciousness, grasping for control. I wish you deep continued healing, connection, peace. 💛

@ossian108

Жыл бұрын

I'm happy that this helps you. This helps me too. I'm ethnic Jew but Buddhist by choice. I feel grateful.

@Anadorado88

Жыл бұрын

I’m sending you love and warmth. I wish you healing and peace.

@jackieward3971

6 ай бұрын

I'm sending you lots of hugs and thinking of you , I understand what you are going through , be happy and smile ❤

Very very iimportant part: ''too often when people talk about morning routines, it comes from a place of productivity' and this is exactly (I believe) where we all get lost, in wanting to DO more and more and more and more. I see it as the manifestation of profit thinking and the capitalist system. This idea of slowing down, allows for so much wisdom and personal power and choice to open up. Thank you for this video I enjoyed it so much and take this to heart!

@lizzywalker6961

2 жыл бұрын

It’s nice for once to not be told you’re not doing enough.

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much my friend. Well said :) I couldn't agree more.

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

🙂🙂🙂

@MNKA175

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ❤️

@quantum19812001

2 жыл бұрын

It’s a manifestation of GDP-maximalist, pro-inflationary flavour of capitalism. Plus, lifestyle inflation. A Geography of Time: Robert Levine

1. Get up early (4am), rest, center, think about death and the possibility of doing today. 2. Make your bed, as a training 3. Chant, meditate (grounding process) 4. Do an act of generosity: Monks collect food and give others the opportunity to give. You can make breakfast for your children or for your partner. 5. Doing chores: Connects hands to earth --> mindfulness 6. Day before: light dinner or fasting (monks eat breakfast & lunch) better sleep Purpose: still the mind/get us out of our heads and access the inner well/wisdom I watched this at 1,75x :) not very mindful of me, I know.

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

HAHA. i love it. thank you for taking the time :) it's very kind of you. Have a good day my friend.

@alz2174

2 жыл бұрын

1.5x is good for me

@lesliecoutsouridis9559

2 жыл бұрын

Why think about death?

@hiview3977

2 жыл бұрын

@@lesliecoutsouridis9559 I believe the reason was a reminder to appreciate the gift of this day. I also think it 'keeps it real' since this is always playing in the back of everyone's mind. To address it makes it less foreign and scary. That has been my experience as someone who believes in God. Just my very untrained take on it. Maybe someone else will illuminate further.

@itsLeVi309

2 жыл бұрын

The one thing I really can’t do is going to bed with an empty stomach 😵‍💫 I can‘t sleep, when I‘m hungry but I will definetely try to eat earlier and less / lighter food before bedtime.

I am now 76 and have been doing the five morning routines for some time. I’ve never heard these precepts from another person…it has simply happened as I grew older…..very happy to have discovered you this evening.

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful Sharon. Thank you and welcome to the channel 😀

The whole culture around monks in buddism is so beautiful, wish we had something like this here in Scandinavia. Keep being bright lights in this world 🙏

2016 - "Clean your room!" 2021 - "Make your bed." One day I'll get my life together, I swear.

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣 it's ok. Just keep improving.

@michaelsmith9714

2 жыл бұрын

Life sure is damn hard when we can’t even make our own bed but it sure gets much more liveable when we sleep in made sheets

@daRich_X

2 жыл бұрын

Don’t worry about getting your life together, just make your bed in the morning and then everything else will take care of itself…

@IlluminatedFilms111

2 жыл бұрын

Just be one percent better every day for a year, in a years time. You will be 365 % better

@jaunty_tunes

2 жыл бұрын

Updating everyone: I've made my bed every day this week and already see the difference in how I approach the day. Will continue this practice every day now! Thanks Nick!

"We've been doing this for the last 2600 years." Well that sure is cool✨

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

HAHA. Thank you. yes that's the structure of our the monastery :) We create the environment to help develop and train our mind.

@ffreshfields5211

2 жыл бұрын

@@nickkeomahavong01 Dear Nick Keomahavong, thank you very much for sharing your lives with us and spreading awareness. I truly appreciate it. 😊💜 My current reflection or question is, is your intention and practice also on having an open or opening up, the heart? I am wondering this because i am good at training and focusing my mind, but think that it is also my job to learn to love from having an open heart and to have flow and synergy between mind and heart, the masculine and the femine and yang and yin. Doing this helps me to experience balance and full flow, to hear guidance in my life from within and be present all the time, as well as experience increased empathy and connection to all of the different living beings around me on top of experiencing calm and focus. Please, would you kindly reflect on this for me? What do you think about this and is opening up heart flow intelligence something that you also actively learn, teach or practice? Thank you very much. 🙏💛

The western world could learn so much from Buddhism ways , and it’s actually saved my mental health so many times since I was in my 20s. A philosophy for life that can be included with Amy faith or lifestyle. No finger wagging just ways to make you a better person each day .

@nickkeomahavong01

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Jill 😊 I love your explanation.

@martinnibataan7046

Жыл бұрын

We are starting to see more eastern influences in America, especially in mental health with the rise of ACT therapy, meditation, mindfulness and approaching conflict with compassion Even corporations are starting to incorporate mindfulness, promoting morning meditation and setting aside time for introspection, this improves productivity and improves moral I dont know if it will latch on in American culture as whole but its certainly on the rise

@patriciainfante1910

Жыл бұрын

Buddhism helps me gain peace of mind. I can vouch for this

@MirandaCozzette

Жыл бұрын

It’s beautiful and I’m so thankful for the internet leading me to Buddhism 🫶

If we all were as humble as these beautiful monks the world would be a better place.

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

😀😀

I just did a reflection on death this morning, and to my surprise, I got a text informing me that my aunt's cancer has gotten significantly worse. Having reflected on death, and that none of us can escape it, I felt more prepared to receive such news. Thank you so much for these videos, they're really amazing.

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear about the news, but you're right, reflection on death help to ground us.

@iniohos2

2 жыл бұрын

If you reflect on death then you bring death in you and your family. If you reflect on life you will bring life in you. Law of universe.

@risacarter6597

2 жыл бұрын

Im so sorry to hear that, I hope that she gets better soon! You and your family are incredibly strong!

@Violetsteel_

2 жыл бұрын

@@iniohos2 I disagree. Death is a fact of life. Reflecting on life sadly cannot remove the reality that we will all die.

@thanaang1455

2 жыл бұрын

It is very fortunate to be born as human, you have chance to do good deeds and purify your mind.

This is why i love the internet, it allows the wise to share. Love the saying „the little things allow the big things to happen“ Thank you 🙏🏼

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

sadhu sadhu. thank you so much 🙂🙂🙂

@anneryan1387

2 жыл бұрын

Minm

That part on the end about self regulation is GOLD. I had anxiety and depression because I didn't know how to handle the stress of life. It's taken time but learning habits like making my bed and getting moving after reflection has been life changing.

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ☺️☺️

It is all too fitting that you say to start your morning the day before by limiting dinner, because the reason many fail to do this is because the day they had leading up to their dinner was so draining that they seek the comfort of food, and this includes me. Words can't express my gratitude for such detailed advice on how to break this seemingly endless cycle.

23:30 yeah, that was me, none of my parent taught me how to be still and regulate my emotions. Few month ago i started making my bed, starting my day with yoga and breathing exercises, somedays will go for a walk before my yoga practice, start my day without music or social media... and I felt the difference. Listen to nick guys. I also like to remind myself that "I deserve peace and stillness, I deserve time for myself, time to take care of my mind and body"

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

Awww that's beautiful. thank you for taking the time to share your experience and I'm glad you have been able to cultivate your foundation. It sounds peaceful. Keep up the great work :)

@Unknown-zp2yw

2 жыл бұрын

Yes yes!!🙏🙏🙏

My early morning routine is filling bird feeders and bird bath with fresh water. Watching these “spiritual beings” is my form of meditation. I enjoyed your video. Thank you🙏🏼

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful 😊☺️ that sounds relaxing Alice

@jamaludin5887

2 жыл бұрын

Alice that is so precious animals are so sweet and beautiful to watch

@kumu2613

2 жыл бұрын

That’s a very good tip. I do feed birds and I can use your tip and do it in the morning, Thank You 🙏

@MoonLight-bu9hz

2 жыл бұрын

We love doing that too… good way to start morning ❤️

@astraea9644

2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking that cleaning and filling the bird bath is my act of morning generosity too 😊

This was way too amazing. I grew up in a Christian house hold where I love God but Buddhism really taught me peace.

@nickkeomahavong01

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much my friend 😊😊

@ThundermansThunder

Жыл бұрын

Take the time to read and meditate on the Bible, it teaches how to continually abide in the peace of the Prince of Peace every moment of every day, peace that even circumstances and emotions cannot waiver. People can fail to teach us these things, but Jesus never fails!

@joannal7700

Жыл бұрын

Jesus is the PRINCE of Peace and no other religion or philosophy comes close to offering the kind of Peace that He offers us!

@ThundermansThunder

Жыл бұрын

@@joannal7700 Absolutely!

I have struggled with chronic insomnia, major depressive disorder, anxiety and panic attacks for about 15 years. It wasn't so bad when I was in school since there was always the routine of going to school everyday and the school calendar was almost exactly the same every year. But once I got to university and classes were spaced out and skippable since attendance rarely counted, everything started getting worse. Of course life's traumas added to that but I've never been disciplined enough to force myself to have a routine like this. My life would look so different today had I been taught to establish a morning routine (control is very important to me because of a traumatic childhood). Never too late to learn!

@goddamn90

Жыл бұрын

How are you doing now? Because I am fighting with chronic insomnia, major depression, anxiety and panic attacks like your. I am so scare that I am going crazy 😢😢😢. Please Share your experiences with me

@roycexroyce6446

Жыл бұрын

@@goddamn90 you doing any better?

@RittaBRF

Жыл бұрын

I relate to you so much that I feel your comment could have been written by me. I've had the exact same struggles and uni had a way to just put them into overdrive. But today I see them all as disguised blessings because they've led me towards a better path that I wouldn't have found have I not needed it. I hope you are doing better and wish you the best!

Things that stood out the most for me - 1. Waking up and just laying on bed doing nothing just being still and present. 2. Doing chores, mainly cleaning your room and surroundings, to get in touch with the earth and focusing on cleanliness and again being present 3. Not having heavy dinner, cuz body is using energy to digest the heavy food meanwhile we're trying to sleep. 4. Giving food, the idea behind it not being greedy makes this practice more wonderful. Thank you for sharing this knowledge

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful. Thank you ☺️

@grndragon7777777

2 жыл бұрын

I'm surprised reflecting on death didn't stand out for you

@greggoreo6738

2 жыл бұрын

Thank U. I appreciate the fact that U enumerated 4 me. 4 all of us. Merci. Gregg Oreo long beach ca

@ritamorelli3869

2 жыл бұрын

Nothing really meaningful usually comes easy

@sigalrozenblum

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your wisdom 🙏

Who would have thought me serving my family is an act of generosity? 😭😊❤️

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

Yes that is definitely important :)

@dulcecarvalho5376

2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha I think it has been an act of exhaustion😅😅😅❤

@timbawangu3038

2 жыл бұрын

@@dulcecarvalho5376 😂😂😂😂I kid you not

@SelenaOlalde

2 жыл бұрын

Honestly never thought of it in this sense, but if I think about it in this way then I think it can be much easier to do. 😊

I simply cannot say enough about how much I am enjoying these videos and how much I am getting out of them. I am striving to be more “monk-like” in my own world here at home. I am so grateful to you for putting these videos out there for us to see and learn from. Thank you.

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you so much Tyler. Keep up the great work 😊

He’s the epitome of peace n tranquility 🙏..I’m attracted to his occasional giggle 😍😍

@nickkeomahavong01

Жыл бұрын

😊😊🙏

"Today is not guaranteed." This is an amazing wake-up call for us to make the most of the relatively little time we all have. Time to be glad and grateful we're alive. Time to be kind to our loved ones, rather than time to stress about things we have no control over.

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

sadhu sadhu. 🙂🙂🙂

@wanigasinghaarachchigeutht3598

2 жыл бұрын

@@nickkeomahavong01 🙏🙏🙏

@publicserviceannouncement4777

2 жыл бұрын

I believe time is a gift honored to us. It's up to us how we choose to use our gift.

@pamelafranklin3452

2 жыл бұрын

Not just love ones to everyone we meet

@feanorian21maglor38

2 жыл бұрын

@@pamelafranklin3452 Absolutely. Kindness should be the default mode.

I dont know how I got here but I am so GRATEFUL! This feels good just listening! THANK YOU! ~gratitude

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

sadhu sadhu. thank you so much Tee Jay. That's very kind of you and welcome to the channel 🙂🙂🙂

@teejay1102

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Nick💜💜💜💜

I am neurodivergent. Doing the same thing every day is a challenge. I've been struggling trying to find a morning routine I can stick to. You said two things that really spoke to me. "(Helping with)Emotional regulation"...which, I know you were talking about children, but patterns we learn as children, if not corrected stay with us as adults, and I, for sure, have struggled with that and have anxiety because of it. The other thing you said was, "it's an investment". Wow. I'm always feeling like I need instant results. A product of the current world I live in, for sure. But now I can see I'm going to have to be more gentle to myself for not getting it right the first time. ❤️ Thank you

Video notes for a morning routine: **wake up time: 4:00 am- 4:30 am*** 1. know that the purpose of morning routine is to get our mind still and grounded not to wake up early so we can jump in to work, news, or be super productive....use your morning to train your mind/gain wisdom and make your mind still...if you do that productivity automatically comes! 2.When you wake up, first try to be centered, keep your eyes closed, and try to breathe! try to take advantage of your still mind from the night. Try to be just present. 3.Reflect on death. today is not guaranteed or promised. You can die any second/any day. Today is a wonderful opportunity to do good..we are lucky to be alive! 4. Make your bed..use it as a training and be mindful...trains you how to follow through and keeps the space clean. 5. Chanting and meditation. your mind hasn't be distracted with outside world and is calm so use it to chant and meditate. chanting gets you into rhythm and slows your mind further. Meditation gives a new energy and inspiration and you are grounded...at first beginners may just feel sleepy! "stillness is the key to success." Makes you see the situations in real world more clearly. 6. Do an act of generosity. Example: donate money, donate time, donate a service, etc. 7. Do chores. Use them as a mindfulness exercise if you can. ****8. Know that morning technically starts the day before...for example don't have heavy dinner..if you do, instead of recharging/resting, your body spends energy to digest! Monks don't eat dinner just breakfast and lunch.

@nickkeomahavong01

Жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you so much for taking the time to summarize this. It’s beautiful 😊

@saragha7626

Жыл бұрын

@@nickkeomahavong01 Thank you for the vide :)

I love this. A morning routine is so important to me too. I wake early- and gently, yes make my bed. I drink tea, I shower, I light a candle and incense,lay out my mat and do an hour of yoga and meditation. By 7am I am refreshed, energised and ready to start my day.

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!! that sounds very peaceful and relaxing :)

Now I look at giving and receiving in a new perspective. Giving an opportunity for someone to experience the joy of giving is an act of generosity.

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

sadhu sadhu. thats wonderful 🙂🙂🙂

My mornings have been completely different from this. I'm learning a lot from this channel. I've never thought I could watch and hear from a monk like this way.

@nickkeomahavong01

Жыл бұрын

Wonderful! I’m glad it’s helpful. Thank you Anna 😊

I'm Christian and found that first step of taking a moment to breathe and to reflect on death so profound. It's crazy how there are so many different religions in this world but the themes of love, kindness, and most importantly gratitude are reoccurring throughout ❤️ Gratitude heals the soul. Indeed. Second we have a verse in the Bible that talks about cleanliness being next to godliness. Meditation goes without saying. I could go on and on but literally all these themes are so similar. I just love how refreshing the Buddhist perspective is

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful my friend 😀

@dorismahoney1440

Жыл бұрын

Interesting. Where is that verse my friend?

@chillyburger1077

Жыл бұрын

Well put . I grew up Christian and asked my mom many of the typical tough questions around religion . She never got angry and asked me one day, what is the most used word in the bible ? " Love" she told me , so this must be the most important.

@traceydumase

Жыл бұрын

@@dorismahoney1440 I found out that there's actually no verse per se but ideally righteousness equals godliness. Righteousness is likened to Spiritual cleanliness lol went down a whole rabbit whole with this one😅 But there's no verse.

@traceydumase

Жыл бұрын

@@chillyburger1077 Love is quite literally the most important commandment. To love the Lord our God with all our hearts, and the second is just like it...to love our neighbors as ourselves. The golden rule❤️

“Be still, and know that I am God”. What a beautiful way reconnect with your Creator!

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

🙂🙂🙂

I like walking my dog in the morning. I would definitely recommend spending some time in nature (even if its 5 minutes on the porch listening to the birds). It can ground you and give you power for your everyday life :)

@anotherdroid493

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making that so accessible. It’s true, now that I think about it! 😊🌻

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful :) so simple.

@KatrinaDancer

2 жыл бұрын

There's nothing I love more than spending time with my dog. Dogs are such good influences. They seem to always be living in the moment and they find the joy in everything! 💜🐶💜

@nicolashachfeld3770

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I do it, every morning at the beach with my dog in the present moment.

Nick your videos have changed my life in a 360 degree. I even rewatch them. Sleep has improved dramatically, and I am definitely more grounded and present. My mind is more under my control.

@nickkeomahavong01

Жыл бұрын

Wow that is so wonderful to hear. I’m glad it’s helpful. Keep up the great work 😀😀

Dear monk nick, I love this video. I am happy to report that my morning routine looks similar to yours. I am about to turn 40 and feel the best I have ever felt. Thank you!

@nickkeomahavong01

Жыл бұрын

Wonderful Mindy! Please keep up the great work 😊😊

I have no idea how or why KZread's algorithm suggested this video to me as it's nothing like what I usually watch, but I'm super grateful it did. This is definitely something I needed to hear in these crazy times. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom!

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful. thank you so much and welcome to the channel :)

@realmommyknt

2 жыл бұрын

Everything happens for a reason

"The inner internet" - what a beautiful concept! Thank you.

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Jeannette :)

Funny how I crossed paths with this video today of all days... I've been struggling with stress and crazy days, no time, very young kid waking up throughout the night. Today I woke up before my kid, and without thinking, I did some things you mentioned, Instead of waking up fast and starting doing things, I breathed with my eyes closed, I took things slowly and in the present, I took care of myself and when my kid woke up, I took care of him with even more love. I'm feeling so energetic and positive today, will try to have a better mourning routine, not only for me but for my kid too. I know how much his life can be better if he learns this at an early age. Thank you for the content =)

@nickkeomahavong01

Жыл бұрын

Wow this is such a beautiful message. Thank you for taking the time to share. And I’m happy to hear about your new morning routine. That’s great. And to be able to pass this foundation of stillness to your son will be the best gift you can give them. Keep up the great work 😊

It was no accident that I watched your video. I've been saying for quite awhile that I just need to be still. Thank you.

@nickkeomahavong01

Жыл бұрын

Wonderful my friend 😊😊

There should definitely be 'life' teachers who practice buddhism whether it's for adults or school, it benefits everyone

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

sadhu sadhu :)

@DP-yw4vk

2 жыл бұрын

They’re called monks! ;)

a few months ago i decided to instead of writing long step by step journals, i would write if today had been my last day, what did i enjoy, what am i grateful for, then i forgot about it...so it's going back by my bed and i'm going to do this, i had my best friend die before age 50, we looked forward to being old together, today is not promised 🙏🏻

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kate for sharing 😊😊

@barbarasevenoaks6821

2 жыл бұрын

My best friend died at 52, I thought too we would grow old together. You just have to make the best of the time you have left. Also treasure the good memories.

@Kate98755

2 жыл бұрын

@@barbarasevenoaks6821 thanks for taking the time to share, I'm sorry for your loss. It's been many years since my loss, I think of her often. I am grateful for every year I've still been able to live. I pity people who whine about getting older, especially on their birthday, they aren't remembering the people who didn't get a chance to be old. People have such callous expectations, they assume their baby will be born healthy so they go on about whether it's a girl ir boy, express what they hope it will be. I work at a Children's hospital so guess I know how many babies and children are so ill....my best friend lived way longer than them...so it's vital to enjoy each day...that's what I stressed to my children, now adults, be happy about something every day, even if it's just being alive the whole day.

From Canada, Namaste, thank you. I really like your morning routine education. I work three jobs here in the Western world, I’ve just suffered a car accident, broken my foot, and the job work stress is relentless regardless. Headaches every day. I give every day if my time, through intention, generosity. It’s my natural state. But our western practices cause illness, frustration. When I went to Nepal to climb for a month, I loved the Everest Valley Sherpa culture. The children were happy, the valley residents grateful and humble. I had the privilege, because there were no rooms left at lodges, to sleep alone in a monastery with candles and prior generations of monks in jars in glass cases. I was intensely grateful for this honour. 🙏

in my religion, our morning routine every day is to wake up early, take wudhu', and pray, and my grandma always advised me to do sedekah subuh which is donate 1$ in the morning every day after we did our prayer. I found this very similar to what you are talking about the act of giving 🥰

@nickkeomahavong01

Жыл бұрын

😊😊

I like the way you think about chores. Rather then it being another daunting task that I need to complete from my busy to do list, it’s a practice of being present. I will think of it that way going forward!

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful :)

@number8533

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve started doing this this week and the difference is amazing. I used to always be getting ready to go to work, getting my work done to get to lunch time, getting my work done to get to home time and then getting through dinner and chores to sit down in the evening. Changing my perspective and being more mindful and present brings me so much peace and enjoyment 🥰🥰

@markcognetti4875

2 жыл бұрын

There’re are boundless similarities between Buddism & Christianity as practiced by first century Christians & Christ himself ( short example: Buddism believes what goes around comes around - Christianity teaches you reap w you sow).

@markcognetti4875

2 жыл бұрын

& Buddism

@vivianpowell1732

Жыл бұрын

A few years ago I read Thich Nhat Hanh's essay titled "Washing Dishes", and its lesson was a profound revelation to me about the meaning of being in the present moment. I have a window above my kitchen sink, and for years I would look out that window while washing dishes and think about regrets from things past or worries about problems in the future. Thich Nhat Hanh's essay taught me to look out that window while washing dishes, and focus on the warmth of the water, the fragrance of soap suds, the softness of dish towels, and the sparkle of clean dishes.

Your laughter reminds me of a dear and missed friend, always kind, always elegant, always gentle. Your words are so balanced and yet precise. Thankful to find you. Hope to be wise and listen to you regurlarly. Greetings.

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

Awww thank you so much Renato. Thank you for your kind words :) I appreciate it. Hope you are doing well my friend.

@dellyvlogs1284

2 жыл бұрын

@@nickkeomahavong01 thank you so much for this words of inspiration. Very important to hear this morning.

Listening to him speak I realised that I already do three of these things .. Keeping my eyes closed and stilling my mind before I actually get out of bed .. Then being thankful just for being here and knowing nothing is guaranteed.. And finally being generous and doing a good deed through the day ..... I just need to start making my bed and finding time for meditation 🧘‍♂️

I strongly agree with the tip on dinner. I'm used to having big dinners, and I constantly have trouble sleeping well. When I eat smaller dinners occasionally, or skip dinner, I always sleep better and wake up feeling energized!

My morning routine: Wake up at 5:20am; pray; brush teeth; start my 5-6mi walk wherein I think, meditate, listen to a podcast or music, or walk in silence; grab a fruit juice and maybe food; get back home; pray before I eat my breakfast; lay down and do breath work or nap for 20mins; shower (probs pray in the shower); start working from home :)

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

That sounds beautiful and relaxing :) keep it up.

@svetlanabarrow6026

2 жыл бұрын

Wow. What a life of a saint you have.

@GreatGospel97

2 жыл бұрын

@@svetlanabarrow6026 it appears so and I’m trying to make it be so!

@svetlanabarrow6026

2 жыл бұрын

@@GreatGospel97 how lovely. What a different things appears in different people life’s.

‘By giving they release themselves of greed’ I love this idea of receiving as gratitude I’m giving other people the opportunity to give to me

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

sadhu sadhu. thank you so much 🙂🙂🙂

My favorite part is why you shared this with us... I'm training my mind so I will be wise, not so I can be productive and achievement oriented. I just love your reason for sharing. Thank you.

Thank you for this ❤️ My act of generosity is feeding pets and filling bird feeders outside for the wild birds. I have noticed that going out in the morning to check the bird feeders give me a sense of peace and happiness, especially when I see a bird happily eat from the newly cleaned and filled feeder.

@sarahlombardbrown9281

Жыл бұрын

I don’t have a perfect answer for this, but outsmart the cats that hunt the birds by hanging feeders on a wall away from branches etc, which cats can climb on .

I needed this to ground myself in the midst of the turmoil that is going on around me in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

Sadhu Sadhu 😊😊

@Cristobels-Green-Boots

2 жыл бұрын

🙏🏻🌹🙏🏾💔🙏🏽

I appreciate everything you’ve said. I felt like crying and then took a deep breath. Like my soul needed to hear it.

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend 😊😊

Reflect on death. I love that. I had a deadly brain injury on a normal Monday. Being grateful and mindful of everything I have has given me so much peace.

I am feeling very rushed for no reasons. This guidance was so excellent to learn. I want to be successful in this way for mindfulness.

@nickkeomahavong01

Жыл бұрын

Beautiful my friend. I love that sentence… “I am feeling rushed for no reason.” 😊

As I wake up everyday, praying and thanking God for another day to experience life...life goes on so i just try my best to savor every moment.

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful. It's very important. Keep it up Esperanza :)

@esperanzarobles674

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

As I was put walking early this morning (because of lack of sleep the night before) listening to this young monk's wisdom of calm and reflection; never in my wildest, I would take the time to listen, to actually listen. My evening meals, gonna adjust that! The late night eats is probably why I am not sleeping the way I should, and the giving, the chores and quieting of the mind, and reflection on the day not being promised to us is very, very good advice! Thank you brother Nick!

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

sadhu sadhu. thank you so much Patricia. I'm glad it was helpful. thank you for taking the time to listen 🙂🙂🙂

I have ADHD where I have a poor working memory and difficulty with word retrieval but I think time with you Nick and the fellow monks would help me loads

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

Yes if you are ever in thailand, feel free to visit us for a meditation retreat :) www.papaemeditation.org

Thank you Venerable Nick. I have been a practicing Buddhist for the past 30 years. My teachers are Lama Tendar and Rimpoche from the Medicine Buddha Centre in Frankston Victoria Australia. This routine and your explanations are just wonderful and now I am retired and ready to practice more deeply - at just the right time as often happens - I found your video to help me with my morning routine and the related dharma practice it embodies. Tashi Delek and kind regards, in gratitude, Esther

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

Oh wonderful. That’s so great. Thank you Esther 😀😀 glad you’re here

Thank you. I was doing some of these routines with the wrong intention... just to do it to feel better. Now that you have explained the right and correct intention, I will ensure to center my mind on these things. Thank you for taking the time to support one individual at a time and providing this wisdom.

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful. I'm glad it's helpful. Having the correct intention is very important. Keep up the great work my friend.

@sadiebegley5303

2 жыл бұрын

Today belongs to no-one tomorrow is a mystery

@sadiebegley5303

2 жыл бұрын

We are all surrounded by stuff that keeps us stuck thank you for your talk amen

I like how his tonality is normal and not some forced soft tone that a lot of “gurus” have when they talk Buddhism and Enlightenment. You know what I mean, it is like they are narrating a movie about penguins.

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

😆😆 thank you my friend

@jazz4asahel

2 жыл бұрын

Great line.

@jessepancamo8449

2 жыл бұрын

It’s *

@Aced_Dreamer

2 жыл бұрын

😅

Everyone who reads this, we don't know each other and probably never will but I wish you all the best in life and all the luck in the world 💕

Last year I did so many mistakes in my life. I used to be a good student. I meditated every day. But last year I missed myself because of toxic relationships. I got bad decisions. I corrected my biggest mistake which means I move on from that toxic relationship two months ago but it was really hard to start over until now because I worried too much about my past behaviour and I missed so many studies. I hated to live in the moment. I couldn't deal with reality because my mind always blamed me. Nowadays I have an examination but I can't even study because of my worries. I wanted to change that lifestyle but I couldn't do it. But now after I saw this video I am so happy because I found that what I wanted to knew on that hard days of my life. When you said that "everything in the past is gone but this moment gives us a new opportunity" and every advice you gave healed my heart. Then from now on I don't worry about my past and also I don't fear about the future as well. I will face my future with courage and all the time I try my best to live in the moment. I will create the best version of myself and treat my parents very well and keep them happy all the time as I can. I know how to do it now because now I can love myself without complaining me. Then I'm sure with this change I can change anything. Everything defines how we look at it. We have to try our best to see the good in every situation without complaining. From now on I don't think what others think about me as well because today is not guaranteed or promised as you said. And I try my best to spend my day as you said. Thank you so much for helping me with this valuable advice. I wish you will have a long and healthy life. And I wish you can reach nirvana very soon🙏

This is wonderful. Such intelligent, BS free suggestions and he when he said something along the lines of 'stillness leads to success', it felt absolutely true.

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

Sadhu Sadhu 😊😊 thank you so much Sally. Hope you are well

What I KNOW for sure is ...WE ARE ETERNAL BEINGS....YES....at some point ,WE will release this physical experience and WE WILL STILL BE🙏💚😇

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

🙂🙂🙂

Thank you for recording this! I used to meditate a lot, but now I have a 2.5 year old! It is very difficult to get through even a whole thought without interruption, and yet with our beloved small child I definitely need that calming time in order to respond well to his needs. I am trying to train him to wake slowly, but it is a very slow process. The journey continues... Thankyou!

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

yes i can only imagine how challenging it can be. but just keep gently chugging along and do your best my friend :) you got this!

@skygirl6384

2 жыл бұрын

@@nickkeomahavong01 Thankyou! As I came into the room to write this, he earnestly handed me an imaginary duck and I though what a blessing he is in our lives. We are now up to 2 minutes meditation together before we get up.... Slowly, slowly. Thankyou for you kind words and thoughts, and peace to you..

"When your mind is bright, stable, clear, neutral and healthy then automatically productivity comes, motivation comes, inspiration comes. You're positive and you're relaxed." Nick Keomahavong

My morning routine: Let out and feed my dogs Practice yoga Walk my dogs and enjoy our surroundings Eat some fruit Put out food and water for my backyard wildlife friends Start the rest of my day ☮️

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful :)

@annoldham3018

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome 👌.

I live alone with my dog and cat. I also have plants. I'm going to feed my animals and water my plants after meditating as my act of generosity. They are small acts but useful. Thankyou Ven. Nick.

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! and thank you my friend :)

Thank you for this video! My morning routine aligns in some ways. I wake up 3 hours before I have to be at work, and spend those first few moments on mindful breathing and quietness. Once we get out of bed, we make it right away, and have for a long time. I have some early morning tasks I do - I clean out the wood stove and build a fire as a kindness to my husband, so he doesn't have to do that chore. I put away the dishes from the night before so the kitchen will be tidy for everyone when they get up, and I clean the kitty litter as my early chore. Nex, I do weight training exercises or a walk, followed by meditation practice. Next is breakfast, and then there is usually about 45 minutes I can spend with my husband/child/pets before I have to get ready and leave for work. So I have the components, just in a different order. I think the hardest thing for me has been to accept that some days, it all feels mindful and almost holy...other days I get lost in thought, and I have to accept that I'm doing my best and still learning.

A monk on KZread is trendy AF. Much appreciated

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣

Wonderful advice. I may never be a monk or nun, but I can sure live like one in my house. One of my favourite videos from you, Nick. Thank you.

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

Yes definitely 😌😌

I am very honored to receive these wise councils. Thank you for sharing the routine of the monks. I am so grateful.🙏♥️

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

Sadhu Sadhu 😊😊 thank you so much Mel

You have a very sweet humorist spirit and heart 💗🙏. I can see it, a brilliance of ratiating high energy & vibratation, and complimentary glowing compassion. This (you are) is a rare find in this world.🌏 May you continue to have a 🙏blessed life.🕉☯️

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words my friend 😀😀 greetings to you from Thailand

May peace and peace of mind be with you

@nickkeomahavong01

Жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend 😊

Modern. Relevant. And yet timeless wisdom🙏

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

Sadhu Sadhu 😊😊 thank you so much Chrissy

Starting the day with gratitude and understanding how precious life is will change ones perspective and how we go about our day. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom.

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Thank you my friend :)

I needed this so much. I just found this video and I already watched it three times this morning!! I have so many terrible habits to break. I just got off of my anxiety and depression medication and am trying to address it myself through my thinking and daily habits. I don't want my daughter to grow up and be as overwhelmed by life as I am, so I need to start now. Thank you so much for this. This video is doing so much good!!

Okay so… I watched this about a week ago but haven’t succeeded in my routine further than reflecting on death. So that’s what I do now first thing in the morning- reflecting on death, a bit more napping, and then coffee, kids etc. oh but the gratitude is there ❤️‍🔥

@nickkeomahavong01

Жыл бұрын

That's already great my friend. Keep integrating it slowly :)

"Thank you God" is the first thing I do in the morning.

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

🙂🙂🙂

"make your bed" modern translation: take care of your own environment. don't rely on machines (dishwasher, washing machine, kitchen machine, vacuumcleaner and whatnot) but see for yourself how it is, do some effort - if you're not able to take care of your own environment, how can you be responsible for the community environment? Spirituality starts at home

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

sadhu sadhu. 🙂🙂🙂

@agatha6267

2 жыл бұрын

I don't see a problem with using modern technology to take care of your environment, Do you go down to the rover to get buckets of water too?

@you.tuber98

2 жыл бұрын

This is a beautiful way of explaining the making your bed advice. Thank you

That rooster in the background really took his advice about waking up early!

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

Haha 😆 I love it

@milkyfrog

2 жыл бұрын

@@nickkeomahavong01 haha thanks Nick! Great video. Very informative and inspirational. I like the recommendations for fasting in the evening and also giving alms in everyday setting.

I’m nearly there and I didn’t even know it. I still have time left and now I have focus thank you for that

@nickkeomahavong01

Жыл бұрын

😊😊😊 wonderful

I’ve clicked on this video because monks fascinate me. I never thought I would become so hooked, just listening to his words is captivating. It’s probably not allowed but I feel like giving this man a hug xxxxx

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

sadhu sadhu. thank you so much 🙂🙂🙂

Thank you for these teachings 🙏🏾 your calm aura is healing.

Your voice is soothing. You speak slowly and clearly 👌🏾💖

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

Sadhu sadhu 😀😀 thank you so much

I'm so grateful for this monk sharing his advice and wisdom. And for the great person who upload it. This is a true blessing.

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

sadhu sadhu. thank you so much Yosean. That's very kind of you. 🙂🙂🙂

Thank you, Nick! I love you! So few men talk to this old lady! So your sweet wisdom is really a treat. I ask in prayer for new inspiration, new ideas, which way to turn. I believe inventors and artists get ideas usually in sleep. People looking for answers in medicine can wake up with new inspiration for the cure. We have angels and spirit guides -- call it what you will, but if we over-ate junk food the night before and our homes are chaotic, our lives won't be anything like yours. Thank you for helping the kids; that is so valuable.

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

sadhu sadhu. thank you so much mimi 🙂🙂🙂

@ravivenkat2293

2 жыл бұрын

Mimi,the few men who do talk to you are the lucky ones...your attitude is so refreshing and a true inspiration for us all,my best wishes for your continued good health and peace of mind.

@mimirouth

2 жыл бұрын

@@ravivenkat2293 Thank you, Ravi!

@Ananayat

2 жыл бұрын

Mimi you are beautiful in and out. People who get to talk to you are selective and lucky ones ❤️ You are blessed always remember ❤️

Thank you for the comment about the children, my child is suffering as a teen because of my lack of discipline in the past. This is karma that I'm ending for myself

@nickkeomahavong01

2 жыл бұрын

Yes just keep practicing ☺️

@christobalgonzalez3529

2 жыл бұрын

@@nickkeomahavong01 I'm like a happy child from your simple response. There is so much that I want to say, I will keep it as brief as possible. Im a recovering alcoholic in a treatment facility. I've spent many years in institutions and homeless, surrounded by violence and chaos with many near death experiences. With brief moment of clarity I've come to realize that I've been taken care of and that's why I still exist. I once decided to follow hermetic disaplines, within a two week period during after a series of induced dreams I was I'm meditation laying in bed, i interrupted it with a thought of whatever has been protecting me and said out loud with extreme emotion and intent, I know we've must of know each other for thousands of years but I don't remember you that's why I don't love you, and I'm sorry for that. I know you love me and if I could remember loving you, I would. But I don't and I'm sorry for that. I know I've been difficult and have made it hard to protect me, I'm sorry for that. As I was say this, something invisible put itself on my body, then entered, it was a tingling vibration, not euphoric. Then above me a voice appeared and said, " it's about time you realized that we've been taking care of you this whole time". Surrounding this voice were many others chuckling confirming the statement with sarcastic Joy. I was not amazed, but speechless, then the vibration slowly starting from head to toe. I have many questions, my answers can only come from within. I practice Anuttarayogatantra, medicine Buddha. I have a strong sense that Amitaba may have some influence after a series of events. Im interested in the "swift path", I make offerings, I practice botichitta, I read " Liberation in the palm of your hand". I have no teacher or Sanga. I know one Buddhist who introduced me to this. I have the willingness to become a monk. I know nothing, but follow my heart. Thank you for your kindness and giving me a place to share myself. Sincerely Christobal

What’s hard for me is living in an Apartment. My neighbors make it hard to have “alone time” even in the morning. This video was so helpful though. Thank you so much for this.