Recharge Your Mind With This Evening Routine | A Monk's Perspective

Recharge Your Mind With This Evening Routine | A Monk's Perspective
If you think a morning routine is important, then automatically, an evening routine should carry that same weight as they compliment one another. In this video, I share 5 tips that we use in the monastery as buddhist monks to train ourselves and our mind. This lens is from the lens of a Buddhist monk. Please feel free to use and implement this evening routine as you see fit. I hope this helps. #monks #monk #eveningroutine #minimalism
0:00 Intro
3:12 Have a cut off time (shower time)
9:13 Evening Chanting & Meditation
12:13 Share loving kindness & dedicate merits to deceased
17:24 Reflection
21:08 Sleep in a sea of merit
27:50 Why is an evening routine important?
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  • @aaronfischer9885
    @aaronfischer98852 жыл бұрын

    "Leave your front door and your back door open. Allow your thoughts to come and go. Just don't serve them tea." ~ Shunryu Suzuki

  • @Bowie_E

    @Bowie_E

    2 жыл бұрын

    Love this! 🙏

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's wonderful. Thank you for sharing Aaron :)

  • @kevinryall9774

    @kevinryall9774

    2 жыл бұрын

    A quote I will keep and learn to apply. Thank you :)

  • @maike2356

    @maike2356

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ah yes... thank you for sharing!!

  • @kageshadowfairy

    @kageshadowfairy

    2 жыл бұрын

    Love this quote. Thank you for sharing.

  • @saragha7626
    @saragha7626 Жыл бұрын

    1.Take a shower (to clean and let go of the day) 2.Meditate (chanting and seating) 3.Spread love and kindness (training the mind to let go of bad, anger, and hatred) 4.All the good and pure energy that we cultivated/gather today..dedicate it to people you knew who passed away... share the good energy with them. 5.Reflection while staying neutral...how was your day?...think of all the goods and also bad to see any repeating patterns....how can you better the next day? 6.Before you go to bed think of all the goods not the bad/problems...feel proud with goodness you did and go to bed with that...be covered with that good energy like using it as your blanket...let that purify your sleep. ***from other video***: 7. Do not eat a heavy dinner right before bed...your body uses the energy to digest rather than to rejuvenate.

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much 😊

  • @tatahsantiago69

    @tatahsantiago69

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you 💚

  • @chiangea3495

    @chiangea3495

    8 ай бұрын

    Don't over thinking ........good or bad everything is just temporary. ❤❤❤

  • @SundayBoy72

    @SundayBoy72

    8 ай бұрын

    Fantastic… ❤ repeat everyday friend

  • @desireecharles680

    @desireecharles680

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing those ideas.

  • @laladoodoodoo
    @laladoodoodoo2 жыл бұрын

    Summary: The evening routine can help you to start on a full tank tomorrow. This is for balanced, supportive living with a strong, healthy bright mind. Thank you Venerable Nick! 1. Have a cut-off (such as shower time) to come back internally rather than thinking about external responsibilities and the future. "Retreat" and stop thinking so much. Come to the present moment. Have a few hours of "shut-off". 2. Practice evening chanting and meditation to focus the mind and increase stillness. 3. Share loving-kindness with yourself. Dedicate good energy to yourself. Then dedicate it to others starting with your household, your town, your city, country and world. This will release any hatred or anger. Now you may dedicate this pure energy to your deceased loved ones. 4. Spend time for gentle reflection. What good happened today? What was challenging? Consider this from the self-perspective (behavior, actions, speech, interactions). See the patterns but practice looking neutrally as a way of self-study. 5. Sleep in a sea of merit. Do not think about problems in bed. Instead, recall feelings about good things you did during the day and the week. Be proud of your good merit. Sleep peacefully for a peaceful morning thinking about merit when you wake.

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wow! wonderful. thank you so much :)

  • @monplixcd6733

    @monplixcd6733

    2 жыл бұрын

    Gracias por el r3sumen 😉

  • @johnbyrne9407

    @johnbyrne9407

    2 жыл бұрын

    Once again thank you.

  • @klf153

    @klf153

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @kosmicblue478

    @kosmicblue478

    2 жыл бұрын

    Gracias Laura

  • @chanypi
    @chanypi2 жыл бұрын

    You speak so clearly and in such a gentle manner. I love how all of the advice you provide is so simple and results can be realistically achieved. Thank you for your kindness and insight.

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    sadhu sadhu. thank you so much chanel 🙂🙂🙂

  • @jeankelly5859

    @jeankelly5859

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes...I agree..you hit every struggle I have been having ..And your gentle and kind non judgmental way..Is just Beautiful!

  • @svenjas5171

    @svenjas5171

    2 жыл бұрын

    Your so right Chanel! Such a kind person!

  • @lavenderpatchouli1343

    @lavenderpatchouli1343

    2 жыл бұрын

    He truly does, doesn’t he? So kind 🌸

  • @robertbouchardt3357

    @robertbouchardt3357

    2 жыл бұрын

    It’s because he meditates a lot

  • @uliuli8997
    @uliuli89972 жыл бұрын

    As a Taoist Monk of 50 years...my training included three 1 hour sessions a day. Usually in the morning...afternoon...and at night. Included was acupuncture...Chi development...Tai Chi Chuan forms...and 30 minutes of Meditation. That was the routine. It basically came down to prioritizing what was important to your Spritual development. People...places...and things were cut from my daily Life...as they served no purpose in helping me down my Path. But...No Regrets. No a single regret. Everything I had done previously...lead me to where I am today. 🙏📿🙏📿🙏📿

  • @fitfiddle4286
    @fitfiddle42862 жыл бұрын

    Every word is pronounced perfectly and clearly. Love how you speak

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    sadhu sadhu. thank you so much 🙂🙂🙂

  • @buddhaneosiddhananda8499
    @buddhaneosiddhananda8499 Жыл бұрын

    My guru taught me... "Healing through helpfulness..." and indeed the most important part of the spiritual life... is service to others...😇😇

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes service is very important 😊

  • @ginay4662
    @ginay46622 жыл бұрын

    This is beautiful. I am Christian, but I learned a lot from your videos. I feel the Christian churches and teachings I’ve been a part of, they don’t spend enough time on self-help (although it could be argued a relationship with Jesus could overcome anything). I feel these teachings really helped me with practical ways on how I can better myself daily with practical ways that I could incorporate into my own beliefs. Thank you, and you speak very calmly and have a beautiful soul!

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Gina. I'm glad it's helpful 😊

  • @annettetaylor8218

    @annettetaylor8218

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi I am believer of Jesus Christ. This so true. I have and re evaluating what I have been living or not. I am taking these practices are developing me to be my best and higher self to be a positive influence before everyone I meet to be a giver to others. This has with his other videos helping me to have my best WHOLE self. Thank you Nick. God bless you.

  • @brendao649

    @brendao649

    11 ай бұрын

    I feel the same. I am a Catholic and after listening to Ven Nick, I feel so comfortable with buddhism. I love giving back, the gentlexway of life.

  • @Raphael0654

    @Raphael0654

    8 ай бұрын

    I'm a Christian, too. But I really love the Buddhist practices of lovingkindness meditation, and remembering that everyone at one point was an innocent child you could smile at.

  • @SundayBoy72

    @SundayBoy72

    5 ай бұрын

    Welcome Christian brother and sister. I too am a disciple of Christ. To me Buddhism has offered me a practical, logical and actionable path on my journey to find God. To me it has added a deeper perspective on the parable shared in bible. In the end, I kind of discover that the underlying message is Love ❤️ It is love Christ died to save, it is love that Lord Gautama decided to turn the wheel of dharma. May all of us who are on the journey discover the light and blessed with the wisdom, health and resolute. May we all be at peace, free from enmity for living creatures big and small to those invisible beings. ❤️🧘‍♂️

  • @loshinirangan449
    @loshinirangan4492 жыл бұрын

    Please pray for us in South Africa

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    sadhu sadhu. hope all is well.

  • @appenheimer1

    @appenheimer1

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sadhu... Pray for South Africa.. get out of this taugh situation soon.

  • @vbr6696

    @vbr6696

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes our country is burning 😥 its so devastating. Our families are not safe in their own homes. May God protect them all.

  • @KMartha22

    @KMartha22

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@appenheimer1 praying for peace in your beautiful country

  • @trick4276

    @trick4276

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are receiving many thoughts and prayers from myself and others in Illinois

  • @blancas476
    @blancas4762 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I remember as a kid my parents raised me with these practices and I was a happy & healthy child. Once I stepped into busy adulthood with hustle bustle working & no balance I completely forgot these practices. I’m so glad & grateful for this video thank you thank you.

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful. I'm glad it can reconnect you with much simpler times 😊😊

  • @angelus_solus
    @angelus_solus2 жыл бұрын

    I end up "cutting off" at 2100 and just let the sediment of my mind settle with a nice cup of tea in silence while sitting in my favourite chair. I find that's a good time to reflect on the day and evaluate how I acted and what I said to others too.

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful :)

  • @tempesnyder6243
    @tempesnyder62432 жыл бұрын

    Nick, I love how you write the chapters in the title line- Intro, Cut-off Time, Reflecting, Meditation, Sleep in a Sea of Merit. Helps us navigate back to our favorite parts, helps us keep track of the parts of the system.

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure! I figure it would be easier to access :)

  • @tacos_are_life
    @tacos_are_life2 жыл бұрын

    I don’t currently have an evening routine, but after watching this it is clear that I need one. My mind is so undisciplined, I find it wondering even when I am trying to watch self-help videos (like this one). I have to rewind a little bit and re-watch because it gives me so much to think about. Although I am not a Buddhist, this is very helpful and applicable. Thank you! 🙏🏼

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful kathy. You hit it on the head. These tools are simply to help train the mind. Definitely feel free to integrate into your daily life :) I hope it helps.

  • @marylusunshine

    @marylusunshine

    2 жыл бұрын

    I too am fairly undisciplined and find the good monk's videos to be helpful--and worth rewinding to catch what I miss when the mind wanders. I live with diagnosed ADHD so I am gentle with myself around this, always trying something new to help me focus and hunker down within. My practices tend to change up and I'm happy to receive Nick's mindfulness tips. I wish you well!

  • @tacos_are_life

    @tacos_are_life

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@marylusunshine I’m glad that you are kind and patient with yourself when it comes to dealing with ADHD. That can’t be easy to deal with. I don’t feel that I have anything like that, but I think I allow my own anxiety and fears to take over sometimes. I definitely am trying to work on stopping the theater that is taking place in my mind when I have no reason to run various scenarios out. I really think it just goes back to me needing some sense of control in my life, but ironically it leads to lack of control of my thoughts! Lol. Thank you, Mary, for your kind words. I wish you well too! 😊🙏🏼❤️

  • @maryjozwiak6555

    @maryjozwiak6555

    2 жыл бұрын

    Kathy and Mary thank you share parts of your stories and grateful to know others are working thru these issues also. Vene Nick videos are great

  • @sabinespring3562

    @sabinespring3562

    Жыл бұрын

    Same here! I rewind and think and find it is helpful. I wish I was a monk

  • @SFlaidlaw101
    @SFlaidlaw1012 жыл бұрын

    When you talked about the importance of not letting all of your hard work go in the evening after putting a lot into a morning routine it hit hard. Never thought it that way, but it makes sense. The morning after becomes healing from the evening before. ✨

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes it very important to keep our progress/mindfulness going continuously :) Hope you are doing well.

  • @mkdes40
    @mkdes402 жыл бұрын

    Dear Ven.Nick, I came across your upload just after I had showered for the evening! I immediately did the basic worship (three refuges, five precepts, offering flowers/oil lamp, giving merit to other beings and the deceased) and chanted the maha mangala sutta. Then as you suggested I ran through the good deeds I had done today. I felt so good!

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh wow. That is beautiful and such a great routine. Keep it up my friend 😊😊

  • @SunshinyDay4423
    @SunshinyDay44232 жыл бұрын

    Routine is something we can count on, routine is a gift to self. I really enjoy the awareness that you share! Namaste!

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely!! Routine is so important. And thank you so much my friend :)

  • @GothGer11

    @GothGer11

    2 жыл бұрын

    🤙🏾✊🏾

  • @marylusunshine

    @marylusunshine

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wee ones love routines, need routines. We aren't much different!

  • @codywilliams6194
    @codywilliams61942 жыл бұрын

    Once again another video I thought theres no way im gonna watch 34 minutes of this. Then I start watching it and everything you say is so beneficial and helpful that it hooks me in and I cant stop watching it. For some reason I feel as though everything you say reaches me deeply because there is stuff in my life that needs to change and all the stuff you preach seems to just strike a cord with me. Once again thanks for another amazing video !

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    Awww thank you so much Cody. I appreciate it and I'm glad it's helpful.. I'm also like you in that I want to record a short video, but for some reason it keeps getting longer and longer. haha :) Hope you are doing well cody

  • @anthonymwanje8398
    @anthonymwanje83982 жыл бұрын

    For the whole of this week from the 10th of July 2021, I chose to consistently and purposefully make my bed as my very first activity upon waking up...am noticing amazing small happenings in my daily life

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful. Keep it up my friend :)

  • @spiritofzen7022

    @spiritofzen7022

    2 жыл бұрын

    I make mine every morning and have done for many years, it creates a positive mind set for the day as you have achieved a small thing

  • @markescartin6613

    @markescartin6613

    2 жыл бұрын

    Why??? You don't live in a barracks with 40 other guys. I lived that way for 5 years in the Navy! But unlike armed forces you don't have a support system that facilitates such silliness in civilian life. Try getting a five-year old to stand at attention for inspection. Attention to detail my ass and mentally alert at all times WTF

  • @taralsarvagod9099
    @taralsarvagod90992 ай бұрын

    This is one of the important and valuable video on KZread. I imagine if most people do it everyday the world will become so much more productive as when you work you get your full. When you cool down try to stay as much as calm.

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much 😊

  • @Lulume22653
    @Lulume226532 жыл бұрын

    I loved the "Sleeping in a sea of merit" part !!! 😄😍🎆

  • @tatahsantiago69
    @tatahsantiago69 Жыл бұрын

    You speak so clearly. I love how you explain it all profoundly. Thank you for your kindness and insights. Love and Light.💚🙌

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much 😊

  • @raquels8100
    @raquels81002 жыл бұрын

    Its amazing how your previous life experience ties into your current “journey in monk-hood” and you are able to offer these gifts to us. Thank you, Nick!!

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    sadhu sadhu. thank you so much Raquel 🙂🙂🙂yes, it definitely has been helpful.

  • @louisebelanger3313
    @louisebelanger33132 жыл бұрын

    Je trouve pas les mots pour vous remercier , vous avez trouvé les mots qu'il me manquait, vous avez confirmé ce que je doutais encore.

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    :)

  • @ketinthehouse
    @ketinthehouse2 жыл бұрын

    youre literally the only one I have the notification bell on for.

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    sadhu sadhu. thank you so much 🙂🙂🙂

  • @dianagrace2214

    @dianagrace2214

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lol, me too!

  • @nancyagrimes

    @nancyagrimes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Me as well. 😊

  • @supersonnyd7369
    @supersonnyd73692 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your video! 1, Cut off time - After 8 pm, relaxing music only. Once I'm home, no technology or junk food, water only (hot tea is fine). 2, Stillness - Sitting, stretching and massaging. 3, Love - How far you've come and how much you've changed for the better. Show yourself love and love towards your family. 4, Reflection - Focus on the wins and where I need to better myself. 5, Sleep - Be grateful for all that has happened throughout the day. A strong evening routine fills the tank up ready for the next day. How do you show love to family members that you hold resentments towards? Love and Peace from the UK!

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful. Also you can share loving kindness with them after your meditation :)

  • @Bowie_E
    @Bowie_E2 жыл бұрын

    This is beautiful and perfectly timed. I'm struggling with my Ven Nick's Morning Routine 😉 and I see now that it's bc I end the day, at worst: negatively, and at best: scattered all over the place. So instead of spending my evenings cramming in documentaries until my mind is numb and my body follows, I'll wear myself out sending love and kindness to everyone, including me. Like counting sheep, but with more spiritual gain ☺ 🙏 Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu 🙏

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful. Yes treat the morning and evening routine like a sandwich. It should help to protect and insulate you and your progress :) They go hand in hand and you can use it for your benefit

  • @barbaramcspadden8655
    @barbaramcspadden86552 жыл бұрын

    A merit blanket for protection from sleep robbery. 🌃✨

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    🙂🙂🙂

  • @alyonae.s.6881
    @alyonae.s.6881 Жыл бұрын

    ah, such an easy and clear way to adopt a new way of experiencing evenings and getting one step closer to the focus, mindfulness, clarity. May all of us fall asleep effortlessly and deeply, having restful and rejuvenating night.

  • @belindalanjuin3232
    @belindalanjuin3232 Жыл бұрын

    🙏🙏🙏SO SMOOTH and CLEAR! As a Mother that never had a chance to educate and be with my family😪 this is so helpful for me ,to my CHILDREN and my grandchildren.

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @rudet79
    @rudet792 жыл бұрын

    Nick, I have adhd and it sounds like these practices will reduce some of the symptoms. I just started a masters program and I'm going to incorporate these practices to see if it will help with focus. 😉 I shall keep you updated once it becomes a habit. 😊 I'm grateful for you and your channel.

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful Terry. And yes, have a grounded daily practice will help you have a solid foundation for your masters program. Good luck my friend :)

  • @mablemoe1350
    @mablemoe13502 жыл бұрын

    Dear Venerable, I paid homage to you since I felt overwhelmed after watching two of your videos and getting life-changing advices. May you overcome all difficulties you face. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻, with much respect.

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sadhu Sadhu 😊😊 thank you so much my friend.

  • @jillharrison3800
    @jillharrison3800 Жыл бұрын

    It all makes sense and emotional after listening to you … really comforting how you gave your struggles with sleep and how you make the Buddhist ways accessible to everyone . Feeling so much better about myself now thank you .

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m glad it resonates with you Jill. Thank you so much 😊

  • @villalobosregina
    @villalobosregina2 жыл бұрын

    You’ve helped me sooo much to be okay with my introverted nature. I am meditating and soon will teach my 9 year old. All the love to you and what a gift you are :) ♥️ Thank you.

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful Regina. Keep it up 👍

  • @sabrinaihh
    @sabrinaihh Жыл бұрын

    I’ve been having a really hard time recently and this was so so healing. Thank you so much for this gift 💝

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m glad it was helpful 😊

  • @bowievision8291
    @bowievision8291 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. I am hoping to become better at meditation. I love it a lot but it’s so difficult to stay in the here and now. It goes to show how conditioned we are to being busy all the time, even if we sit still.

  • @Raphael0654
    @Raphael06548 ай бұрын

    I've been having insomnia for weeks, but yesterday I tried following the advice in this video and was able to get to sleep early-and not only that, but by intentionally relaxing my left brain prior to sleep I was able to use it in my dreams in tandem with my right brain; it was amazing. My right brain was coming up with dream scenarios, and my left brain had plenty of energy and lucid clarity to analyze and navigate the dreams as they were unfolding.

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    8 ай бұрын

    Wonderful. I’m glad it was helpful my friend 😊

  • @hellenmota1542
    @hellenmota1542 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, thank , thank you! For your presence and especially to share your knowledge

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much 😊

  • @Sana-qx7tc
    @Sana-qx7tc2 жыл бұрын

    Really monks are the wisest people in the world.Thank you for this video.🙏

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sadhu Sadhu 😊😊 We are still learning each day as well.

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    @love-yh8ki

    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @juliaangelicaa5395
    @juliaangelicaa53952 жыл бұрын

    Self love, self care first ☝🏻 because one cannot pour from an empty cup. Thanks Nick!!!

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes that is so important :)

  • @paulinamejia4937
    @paulinamejia4937 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks monk I’ll be trying this tonight I’ve been having trouble unwinding and accumulating a lot of anxiety because I can’t sleep :(

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome ☺️

  • @donnamarsh3474
    @donnamarsh34742 жыл бұрын

    I tried this last night and it totally worked! I've been having trouble sleeping lately due to lots of things. I took a shower, slowed down. When in bed thinking of the things i did that were meritorious, I discovered 2 things: 1) I need to do more things worthy of merit. 2) Some things I did not do are meritorious. (treating people w/ kindness when they are not kind). Had a great night's sleep and woke up very refreshed with energy!

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful work my friend. that's wonderful. Keep up the great work :)

  • @donnamarsh3474

    @donnamarsh3474

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@nickkeomahavong01 Thank you very much.

  • @thanaang1455

    @thanaang1455

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are on the parth of enlightening

  • @terrycat7649
    @terrycat76492 жыл бұрын

    Hi Venerable Nick. I now make my bed every morning. It is not with hospital corners. But in a way that is positive for me . And I feel much better. Thankyou. Next - sleeping in a blanket of merit. Thankyou. Namaste. Keep up the good work

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful Terry. Slowly keep integrating these techniques. You're doing great 😊🙂

  • @FifthKnowledge
    @FifthKnowledge3 ай бұрын

    Wow. One of the single most powerful Dhama talks ever recorded in modern times.🙏

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    3 ай бұрын

    Aww thank you so much 😊

  • @stevedemers2935
    @stevedemers29352 жыл бұрын

    Thank you sooooo much for sharing this knowledge with us. I really like how you express with no shaming. Thankssss

  • @Ambassadorforchrist10181
    @Ambassadorforchrist101812 жыл бұрын

    This is so enriching, enlightening and helpful. Thank you and God bless you!

  • @madelinebrennan9636
    @madelinebrennan9636 Жыл бұрын

    This was even more helpful to me than the morning routine (which I repeated today--yay!). I have struggled with morning headaches and tension/pain in shoulders and neck. But the shower, the meditation, the practice of loving kindness to myself, then others, the reflection on my day, the honoring my deceased loved ones, and then--maybe most significantly--the enfolding myself in the blanket of...what did you call them? my merits? "good" things--or maybe skillful things--I did during the day. I woke--for the first time in weeks--with no pain in my neck, shoulders, or head. this was very reinforcing and I plan to practice this again tonight! and my intention is to continue this and the morning practice! Thank you again! You are clearly doing the right "job" for you in the universe :)

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    Жыл бұрын

    Aww thank you so much. Ok glad it resonates with you 😊😊😊

  • @madelinebrennan9636

    @madelinebrennan9636

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh, and the reflection on death. I tend to do this alot myself anyway--it makes sense to me :)

  • @aimajeffresswood8702
    @aimajeffresswood87026 ай бұрын

    Most Beautiful sharing that can aid healing .... My opinion, of course. BLESSEDNESS! 💚

  • @mariolaloboz6352
    @mariolaloboz63522 жыл бұрын

    That is amazing advice thank you

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome mariola. Thank you ☺️

  • @MFA0501
    @MFA05012 жыл бұрын

    Most odio The time I come back home really tired and I don’t have energy to take a shower 🚿 but now I need to do the effort to take a shower 🧼 after a long day , thank you 🙏

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes it's important and can be part of your self care routine. Give it a try my friend :)

  • @Woolgatherer_R
    @Woolgatherer_R2 жыл бұрын

    I understand this. The cultivation of a bright consciousness. And, the "Sea of Merit" makes so much sense. I am going to do this and I am going to share it with my 14 year old son too. Thank you so much 🙏🏽.

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful! thank you so much. Please keep us updated on your progress Rakhi :)

  • @budzmarcojos3624
    @budzmarcojos36242 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful stuff. Good that even you are in the monastery you are allowed to share your life. Great learnings.

  • @gilliangreen7563
    @gilliangreen75632 жыл бұрын

    Thank you again Nick for sharing your wisdom. Stay safe and take care ❤️❤️

  • @suecastillo4056
    @suecastillo40562 жыл бұрын

    Thank you sooo much!!! Sending love and health to you and all… REALLY needed this to learn how to “ let go” of the work day… blessings💕🥰🙏🏻🙋‍♀️‼️

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful sue. Thank you for the great work you do out in the world, now, when you come home make sure to fully care for yourself. We you healthy and strong :)

  • @michellesee9341
    @michellesee93412 жыл бұрын

    Recently, I came across your youtube channel and started watching almost all of your videos. I am currently on my 18th day of meditation after watching your ‘21 days meditation challenge for beginner’ video. Although is just a short 5 mins meditation daily, I must say that I am so into it now and feel good. Thank you so much for the all the guidance and sharing. Sadhu sadhu.. Love ~~ all the way from Malaysia 💛

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    WOW! that is simply amazing. I love how you are using the tools and actually doing the work. That is beautiful. Keep it up my friend :) well done.

  • @hanglethuy.sketchnote
    @hanglethuy.sketchnote2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! That made my day! Really love it!

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    aww. I'm glad you enjoyed it. thank you so much my friend :)

  • @twus6
    @twus62 жыл бұрын

    I'm so happy to have found you here, there is much to learn, ❤️🙏 thank you x

  • @Bmarker299
    @Bmarker2992 жыл бұрын

    I love the way your use your hands when speaking. I am going to emulate you in the way you use your hands when I am with others. It will remind me to be present to myself and to remember to be considerate and kind and loving

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    sadhu sadhu. haha. thank you so much 🙂🙂🙂

  • @desertayurveda6652
    @desertayurveda66522 жыл бұрын

    You can feel the goodness coming through this beautiful soul 🙏🏼

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    sadhu sadhu. 🙂🙂🙂

  • @marchiolle
    @marchiolle2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for teaching and sharing.

  • @naomijaneartworks34
    @naomijaneartworks342 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful, thank you 🙏🏻 🌼

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome 😊

  • @katagirl3000
    @katagirl30002 жыл бұрын

    I LOVE the idea of the Sea of Merit. I will def be adding this to my nightly routine. Thank you!

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful Dalia. yes please give it a try :)

  • @jm8meditate274
    @jm8meditate2742 жыл бұрын

    This is just so lovely. Thank you for sharing.

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's a pleasure. thank you so much :)

  • @mel6939
    @mel69392 жыл бұрын

    This is fantastic, I’m definitely going to try a lot of the advice here out. Thanks Ven. Nick!

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! thank you mel :)

  • @TopJimmyWinn
    @TopJimmyWinn Жыл бұрын

    Love you and your videos ❤️

  • @nicolasm.bronner2747
    @nicolasm.bronner27472 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for taking the time to explain all this. It's precious to me, much more then i can say!

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome nicholas :)

  • @tallbutnot1437
    @tallbutnot1437 Жыл бұрын

    Your light is inspiring and I feel your warmth touching my soul. Thank you so much.

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much 😊

  • @sunitasharma2617
    @sunitasharma26172 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much🙏

  • @berekaberekettube2183
    @berekaberekettube21832 жыл бұрын

    thank you.

  • @destinationsunknowntheroadsles
    @destinationsunknowntheroadsles2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this just listening to you is enjoyable and hopefully, I will learn something

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    sadhu sadhu. thank you so much 🙂🙂🙂

  • @terryfinley7760
    @terryfinley77602 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Venerable Nick, for sharing this wisdom

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome Terry. Thank you so much :)

  • @MegaDCan
    @MegaDCan2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing!

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure! thank you so much 🙂🙂🙂

  • @lightbennington7309
    @lightbennington7309 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!!!🌱🌿☘

  • @dinahpacatang2242
    @dinahpacatang22422 жыл бұрын

    Finally an evening routine! yay! I started following the morning routine and making the bed for the last two weeks. I love it! I do notice some positive changes in my days. Thank you, Ven. Nick!

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    Im so glad to hear the progress. Please keep up the great work :)

  • @wonnielee3407

    @wonnielee3407

    2 жыл бұрын

    When I make my bed 🛌 i feel so good for the day 😌 ☺ 🤗 I promise it works

  • @sherlyveeraragavan7700
    @sherlyveeraragavan77002 жыл бұрын

    Loved your Morning routine. Admiral William H. McRaven gave a commencement speech at UT at Austin 2014 about doing the first task of the day which is making the bed. Then move on to the next task. He said this will give you satisfaction/accomplishment for each task done. What a wonderful concept. Thank you for reminding us.

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    sadhu sadhu. thank you so much Sherly 🙂🙂🙂

  • @fnune7535
    @fnune75352 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Much needed!

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sadhu sadhu. thank you so much fernando. Glad it's helpful :)

  • @halisarahparsons6746
    @halisarahparsons67462 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Thank you so much :) This is amazing

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    sadhu sadhu. thank you so much 🙂🙂🙂

  • @sassyt1545
    @sassyt15452 жыл бұрын

    Love your vids, Nick. 😊

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    awww. thank you so much. I'm glad they resonate with you :)

  • @karenrenaca6271
    @karenrenaca62712 жыл бұрын

    I love all of your talks! You are such an inspiration! Thanks!

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sadhu Sadhu 😊😊 thank you so much Karen. I appreciate it.

  • @chenoah7963
    @chenoah79632 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Nick! very helpful way to reflect at the end of the day

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much my friend 😊😊

  • @islandmama
    @islandmama2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this.

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    sadhu sadhu. thank you 🙂🙂🙂

  • @alicedent8864
    @alicedent88642 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom and tools for ending our day. Everything you mentioned touched me personally. You are a wonderful teacher, and I feel blessed that I found you!🙏🏼

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    Aww thank you so much alice. I'm glad it resonates 😊😊

  • @twinkletoes1507
    @twinkletoes15072 жыл бұрын

    What a lovely & profound teaching, vernerable Nick. Thank you.

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    Awww thank you so much karen. I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

  • @yomandenmark
    @yomandenmark2 жыл бұрын

    love your energy

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    sadhu sadhu. thank you so much 🙂🙂🙂

  • @gorbachevadesign
    @gorbachevadesign Жыл бұрын

    thank you so much! so helpful 🙏🏻

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome ☺️

  • @reginacurley2191
    @reginacurley21912 жыл бұрын

    Love that - the sea of merit. Fablous! Love listening to you, you are so inspirational

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sadhu Sadhu 😊😊 thank you so much Regina

  • @houseoftheblackcats
    @houseoftheblackcats2 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful as always Nick. Thankyou for sharing your wisdom with us. This channel and your teaching is helping me live a more peaceful life. x

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    sadhu sadhu. thank you so much 🙂🙂🙂That's wonderful to hear :)

  • @thikieutrinhvu4232
    @thikieutrinhvu4232 Жыл бұрын

    thank u

  • @shellywilks883
    @shellywilks8832 жыл бұрын

    Good evening and thank you Nick👍

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Shelly. I hope this evening routine helps :)

  • @mhyntea
    @mhyntea2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for your videos! I listen/watch them when I get ready for work, drive, clean, etc. You enrich my life with your wisdom! 🙏📿

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's wonderful. Thank you so much. I'm glad they are helpful.

  • @beachboxrealty
    @beachboxrealty2 жыл бұрын

    I love this.

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sadhu Sadhu 😊😊 thank you so much Lisa

  • @lifeafter4066
    @lifeafter40669 ай бұрын

    This is brilliant, I’ve made notes, thank you!

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    9 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! 😊

  • @sparty5807
    @sparty58072 жыл бұрын

    You really respond to every comment that is awesome! Just wanted to say great vids keep up the good work! Trying out this routine tonight and your morning routine tomorrow :)

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    sadhu sadhu. thank you so much my friend 🙂🙂🙂 yes, i do try my best to respond; however, from time to time, I will miss some.

  • @sahassaransi_mw
    @sahassaransi_mw2 жыл бұрын

    I used to think about three things that were pleasant in my day before sleep, listening to your teaching I will try thinking of three ways I did good instead, so I can do good and stop clinging to what is pleasant :)

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful. Yes please feel free to give it a try :)

  • @Kate98755

    @Kate98755

    2 жыл бұрын

    but isn't enjoying something that pleases us require an awareness of the now, so acknowledging something that pleases us is another moment of gratitude, on behalf of ourselves, self care for our soul.

  • @katherineharper439
    @katherineharper4392 жыл бұрын

    Love this so much! Thanks for sharing...

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful. Thank you 😊

  • @pting99
    @pting992 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Nick for your kind words and wisdom 🙏🏼

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    You'e welcome pei. Thank you so much :)

  • @46pippi
    @46pippi2 жыл бұрын

    I’m greatful to have found your videos, thank you

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    sadhu sadhu. thank you so much Alex 🙂🙂🙂 and welcome to the channel :)

  • @meleff7449
    @meleff74492 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this. I love your emphasis on not trying to force anyone to do anything, and your understanding that people have many different lives - it's a really welcome change from other schools of thought that teach their methods as the only right way. Thank you for sharing your wisdom in such a gentle manner :)

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome! Thank you so much Melissa. I think it's important that we do our best with our situation and slowly improve :) no pressure.

  • @kchannel5317
    @kchannel53172 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Nick, I'm always looking forward to your videos, and having you share your prespective and wisdom for lay people.

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful. Thank you so much my friend. It's always a pleasure 🙂🙂

  • @lmansur1000
    @lmansur10002 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Nick!

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    you're welcome. thank you my friend :)

  • @maike2356
    @maike23562 жыл бұрын

    Tears in my eyes. Thank you Ven. Nick. I'm working towards becoming a nurse anesthetist. It's something I'm truly passionate about. I know I need and want to focus on my mental health in this journey, taking time to process everything, to ground myself in between the shifts, to get balanced etc. Your teachings are so valuable to me, I can't even describe. Thank you so much, again... dhanyavad, dhanyavad.

  • @nickkeomahavong01

    @nickkeomahavong01

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful and thank you so much maike. Yes definitely take time to cultivate your foundation. It's important that you are healthy and balanced :)