Not me.... I haven't had time to sit down and reflect... But you my friend Nick in my opinion have gotten far in your spiritual growth... Which is commending... It is very inspiring for us out here...😊
No,. Not at all. Last year I head cancer ( I am still here Nick) and it turned my life as I knew it, complete up side down. I still try to figure out things, life etc.
“You cannot connect the dots looking forward; You can connect them only looking backwards; so you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something-- you gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever.” Thank you so much for sharing this, Nick. Because of you calmness and wisdom, it seems that you can be a consultant for anyone. I really like YOU.❤️
This is my first time listening to you 5/9/2024 @ 11:39 am EST. This how I feel at this moment..I sought a new position, and was interviewed. I wasn't selected for that position. I am definitely taking your words to assist me in this moment. Thank you for caring enough for others on this journey to share. God Bless you.😊
Hey Nick! Your posts just always get me thinking deeper, each and every time. Thank you for your insight and wisdom, and helping me to find the path! 🙏
This is exactly where I find myself in life right now. At a crossroad, unsure of where to go next. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this guidance Ven. Nick ☺️🙏🏻
you ever try that future authoring program from Jordan Peterson ? It sounded similar to what Anthony Robbins talked about in Awaken the Giant.... it might be useful to find a quite place, and just start writing ... that chicken soup for the soul guy said to write down 30 things each, what do you want to BE, to do, and to have,,,so that is 90 things... Robbins pushes more by saying why do you want ___? You want how it will make you feel.... yea, my boat has ONE oar.... I want a camper van to go explore and go on adventures, but I procrastinate on final wire terminations...and waste my time here and FB, I know I am not going to live forever.... all right, I change that now and today...thanks !
Thank you very much venerable for your contribution🙏.. Whatever we are living now is our own creation. No one is responsible for it... Patience is very important at every aspect of life.. Each coin has two sides likewise there will be up & down in our lives.. Sometimes things would work as per our expectations sometimes not.. Patience, efforts & mindfulness helps us to work towards our goal.. "This too will pass soon", this type of positive thought will motivate us to work for our goals.. We crave for immediate result for our action & that puts us in grief....Every act has it's own time to give fruits...Having company of right people & right surrounding help us to remain stable & positive... Lots of Metta to all.
Hi Nick. I'm going through a really difficult time right now. I'm trying very hard to stay focussed on the present and being kind to myself but it's not easy. It sounds really silly but I just wanted to tell someone about it and you always seem so calm and kind and warm. I really hope you have a nice day.
Binerexis - dear heart, just a word from an old lady. I had some childhood trauma that I thought I had taken care of resurface when I hit retirement and old age, I was shocked and devastated. I have had to do a lot of grieving as all the hurt in the past was in my face, in my soul. My heart had been so broken, but the business and duty of daily living Kept me from the inner work I needed to do, The thought of not wanting to live through the grieving process occurred to me. But I made it. Still growing through it but it gets better every day. You are here and listening, you will make it too. ❤️ I feel like Buddhist teachings and the mantra’s sung have sent me a life line. Wish you all the best deeply.
@@csflower interesting, need to make time to do the inner work ? Is this a solo journey, like Jesus in the Desert ? I'm not sure counselors really help...
@@DanTheManIOM I have this found book to be very helpful -“The Joy of Living - unlocking the Secret of & Science & Happiness” by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche with a forward by Daniel Goldman. Copyright 2002 It has been a powerful study for me. I have lots of time to do the inner work now and it’s bearing very positive fruit. I can honestly say I no longer suffer from PTSD. A few emotions may surface but that old paranoia that use to great me upon waking, that I just got use too, no longer greats me! I have indeed had a strange long life with many success. Brokenness happens when trauma happens and false conditions and factors have produced false perceptions that were simply ingrained as the result of some really traumatic experiences. I shared my life story with a counselor once, Sharing in a rather matter of fact way, his reply was - you have been through a Holocaust - yes you are Jewish. - you have paid your dues. I thought that was strange, but circumstances did not make it possible for further visits with him. We humans are unique creations with amazing possibilities. To quote the author: “All mental activity, in other words, evolves from the combined activity of bare perception and long-term neuronal association”. Damaged people can damage other people. Yet it is still possible to stop the damage, heal the damage and forgive and know the anger about it all and the stupidity for not understanding sooner has little influence. I didn’t know facing my inner “demons” was going to be so hard. Like the old saying- no pain no gain! Walking through the valley of the shadow of death turned out to be the only way to teach a mountain top of sunshine and fresh air or wholeness and well-being. I will probably always be an intense person border-line bi-polar, but at least I don’t bore myself! Mr. Dan, thanks for your reply. A book came out in the1980’s - “I’m Ok, Your Ok.” For the times it was a helpful read. Stay well and have a lovely life. I am so tickled to find Buddhist teaching in my old age😊✌🏻.
I’ve been clueless all my life. Afraid, confused, obsessed, struggling, suffering. Currently I’m also a CBT psychologist in training and your video called What I wish my therapist had told me just almost made me cry. There is so much I need to figure out. Thank you for sharing your wisdom 🙏
Thank you. Apart from my personal life, I’ve just started to feel almost recentment towards CBT lately. Since I started to work with patients, actually. I went through five years of university program that was very tough to get into, and since it was a medical program, the fokus was solely on what the scientific evidence shows (read: CBT). I’m just so disillusioned by the whole thing, coming to work with people who suffer in different ways. I’m interested in your thoughts. Do you not post videos currently? Have you read the book Already free? Kindly Sanna
damn, I'm 47 years, I think,.... when will I ever be a better person, for myself and others. I struggle. I'm overwhelmed and anxious, how long will I be unsure. I am not proud of myself. great video. thank you for giving your time and sharing.
Thank you, Ven. Nick. As a new gestalt therapist, I have shared your channel with my clients who are looking for grounding and peace. I am not surprised learning your life includes dance, gestalt, and Buddhism. I can only imagine how powerful a session with you could be. Thank you for your insights and teachings. They have been so valuable for me.
When I hear your life story it is so much like mine...so many different, seemingly unrelated directions but now look at you! You get to help and support such a wide variety of people, you connect with SO MANY.
Thank you so much for sharing your experiences,Ven. Nick. From a place of deep struggle and suffering, you chose to strengthen yourself instead of victimizing. It's so inspiring how you lived your truth with wisdom,patience and compasssion.. Thank you, thank you thank you for all that you do💞🙏
Dear Ven. Nick 🙏⚘ Thank you so much for sharing your experience. Your words are always very helpful. May you continue guiding all of us with your wise teachings. Lot of Blessing, Sato 🙏🌿
I recently started exploring Buddhism by reading books and watching your videos. I feel like it gives me more insight into life and my mental healt. Thank you for sharing your knowledge Nick. Greetings from Europe.
I am impressed of all the different activities you did in your life until now!!! Thank you for sharing with the community. Peace and love to everybody from Marseilles🌻
Hello Ven. Nick. I really enjoy your videos. As a retired psychiatric nurse, i think we may have some things in common. Please keep making these videos. You have no idea how much they help.
Thank you for your wisdom, Venerable Nick. I'm currently earning my hours as an AMFT and also struggling with chronic illness, and I've felt like life is so crazy sometimes. Slowly but surely I am accepting that life IS supposed to be like this - that it is normal - and most times things do not make sense, and that is ok! :) your words of wisdom help a lot. Thank you again!
I aways love to listen to you,you make it sound much easier with life difficulties.I been wondering about personal struggles for many years an never found the answers to.. it’s cost me much pain an suffering… thanks much 🙏
I discovered your channel in the middle of the pandemic and working in healthcare, it really helped me feel grounded, humble and fortunate to be alive, to be able to experience inspiration in your wonderful words and deeds. Thank you
Thank you Venerable Nick for this powerful message. You are truly a bright light in this world. Welcome back to Los Angeles. Sending blessings to you always!
OMGoodness! I happened on you Ven. Nick. Another miracle with the right people coming....and right on time. Thank you so much for what you are doing here. I have been binge watching your videos.
Dear Nick, thanks for sharing your wisdom with us! One thing I struggle with for a very long time is the conflict (maybe there isn't one) between 'be kind to yourself, self worth, self esteem, self acceptance' and 'no self, ego illusion, death of ego'... I just can't get these two sides together. I hope you can help me. May you be happy and well.
I totally relate (I think ;). I was a HS biology teacher, an education director of an orchestra, I had an MS in clinical psych and worked as a behavior specialist with individuals on the autism spectrum. I was in a doctoral program doing research. In these positions, I felt like I was putting in such sincere efforts but was not being rewarded in the traditional sense. I felt like I was swimming upstream. I have acted "on the side" since age 11. When I didn't get a well-earned promotion in my last position as a behavior specialist, I decided to stop trying so hard, listen to the universe, and just have fun doing what I enjoyed before my journey on the planet was through so that each day could be one I CHOSE to live. So i quit and started a life of poverty as an actor (or what I think of as being a storyteller :). I have never been happier b/c even though there are hardships, I feel like I'm not swimming upstream anymore. I still have a giving nature...I just serve as a volunteer mentor, I babysit b/c I love being with children, and I choose to act in stories that I feel add value to the world community. And I just got my first National tour so I must be doing something right in the universe, lol! I enjoy your talks :)
Honestly speaking am grateful for the opportunity of coming across your videos.Nick, you have helped me alot, its been 1 year now and am a changed person. Thankyou so much, peace and love.
My friend I would like to thank you again and again because your video comes at the right time, because I am wondering these past weeks about my professional way, wondering if I am doing what I am supposed to do, facing financial issues, having the impression that what I have is not enough, thinking about my kids futur, thinking about how to efficiencely help my relatives. Having the impression that I do not have any goals in my life, no vision etc. Your video is really helpful for me. thank you again. Stay blessed ❤
Thank you....I just live my life one day at a time and I'm grateful for all that I have....If something comes up that is beyond my control,I just pray for strength and courage
Thanks for this Nick, I have recently come to the realisation that I have developed an inner peace over the last few weeks. Living authentically and being true to who I am finally!!
Thank you for this video confirming I'm at the right place and right time! I can relate to everything you said! I'm in that space of filling up the void and to focus on the present moment. I can feel a break-through coming up and I'm currently practicing a lot of inner work to ground myself in order to welcome in the next trajectory, whatever it may be. Namaste 🙏🖤💫💫
Thank you so much for sharing that. Reminder of being present to the present moment is so important, not just to me but to all. And being caught in the hamster wheel of chasing your dreams can make you miss so much of the life in present moment. It is nice to be reminded that future will take care of itself as long as we take care of the present. Thank you again
When you say Come back into the present moment, that is honestly the key to life. The future is honestly just a theory. We are not all guaranteed tomorrow. Take care of yourself in this present moment. Don’t worry about tomorrow. Thank you, Nick. 🥰
Sending love and kindness to everyone and everything all over the world regardless of situation or who you are. Stay on track you can do anything you believe.
Gosh ...this must be a sign ... It's exactly what I'm going through Lack of direction Stuck Voices / judgment / fear of failure I've been stuck and inactive for so long that I walk around with fear inside of me Thank you Nick
