Meditating 1 Hour a Day is Changing my Life

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I decided to challenge myself to meditate for an hour a day for a week, and see where I ended up.
There were two main reasons why I wanted to try this out: I wanted to push myself to do something new and also I wanted to do something positive for my mental health, which had felt like it was sliding in the wrong direction for a little while.
Truly a fascinating experience, I highly recommend anyone that is interested to try this out.
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[@nathanieldrew]

I'm blown away by the amazing response to this video. I would have never thought that KZbin would promote a video like this (serious topic, slower pacing, etc.) but I just wanted to say thank you for all of the lovely comments and suggestions. There's a lot more of this kind of thing and my search for mental clarity on my channel, so feel free to check it out if you're interested!

[@teggyegg]

how long/often are you meditating on average now? (thankyou!)

[@winterworld]

Meditation is hot right now, so hot! Are you planning to continue at least a fraction of the schedule from the challenge? Thank you so much :)

[@xiomycventura3476]

Nathaniel Drew it shows that real work pays off! Keep up the hard work sweetheart

[@dondechello]

Can you please reply to my comment? I did notice in this video you said you felt energized. I feel like after 10 minutes or so I’m not energized or full of energy but I definitely feel clear minded or grounded. Is that normal? Will practicing it more often not make me feel that way? Just looking to see if it’s normal to not feel “energized” after

[@EsotericHighway]

You were just recommended in my feed.. subscribed brotha

[@King-yj2jx]

This guy is making me take cold showers and sitting on the floor for an hour. This channel is powerful

[@MrShaiya96]

Continue to do so, please.

[@maxkurant1470]

King Pen same. More than any other, and I’ve only discovered it a week ago.

[@juandeus8941]

Loool, me too. People say Im crazy lmao

[@PauSuarezGomis]

isn't it such a beautiful thing when the internet brings some depth your way? so often it feels so superficial and surface level. his content matters

[@WWG1WGATRUMPISKING]

Search Mark Haughton too.

[@MadDannyWest]

I've been meditating for 1 hour a day for about a year now, I feel like I'm living in a totally different dimension, as if my reality has been turned upside down (but it was really like this the whole time and I just didn't notice). some of the changes I've experienced are: - Now I'm very patient, if I am forced to wait anywhere for any reason I can just meditate and feel even better the rest of the day instead of feeling like I've been inconvenienced by the world. - I can hear sounds and smell smells around me that I wouldn't have been aware of before (yes sometimes this isn't the best thing) - It's hard to explain but I don't feel like being indoors and being outdoors are different things, like being inside feels like I'm outside except with four walls, a floor, a ceiling and AC. Being outside feels like I'm in a really big house that I can't see the ceilings or the walls of because they are too far away. Sounds trippy I know but I looked it up and apparently It's related to something called "non-dual awareness" - I really don't get insulted when people say mean things to me, I either ignore it completely or I'll actually laugh because it's funny and true -You know when you go to a store like best buy and look at the newest TVs? You know how you can see all the little details? That's what my vision is like after I meditate and it's not like it gets wildly better after meditating, it's just that my consciousness is able to be aware of minute detail because it's not occupied with whatever thought I had in my head - Speaking of that, all my internal monologue goes away if I'm focused on anything like how I'm typing out this comment. It's really great because I get everything done faster and more efficiently. - Sometimes if I meditate twice in a day or just have a really good session, I feel the space between myself and the world disappear, or more like I realize there's no reason for thoughts or emotional reactions at the moment so all that there's left are my senses and those are just reflections of the world. Anyway long story short, I became mentally sharper, more spatially aware, and A LOT more agreeable/open and pleasant to be around. I'm pretty young so I can't wait to see where this goes by the time I'm old :)

[@danenergetics3907]

Thank you, dude. This was incredibly valuable for me

[@nathanieldrew]

I have not gone as far with things as you have but can relate to most of the points you made at some level. Very cool.

[@alchemyst2000]

Good on ya! What's your practice like? I've experienced similar and some very dramatic shifts and experiences during my time when I was meditating more consistently (including some incredible states of bliss, openness and clarity). But have felt like it wasn't impacting my core psychological challenges enough. so I've been focusing more on that. I had some very good instructions in indo-tibetan meditations around concentration, emptiness, non-duality and awakening but have been going through a period of less interest in meditation... or less commimtent. going through somewhat of a disillusionment experience but i'm working my way back into a daily practice. Glad you're having positive effects! Stay With it:)

[@MadDannyWest]

@@alchemyst2000 My practice is rooted in Vipassana and Zen Buddhism, I got my methods from a book called "The Science of Enlightenment," It's really cool because the author attempts to convey all the subtleties of meditation from beginner to enlightened using scientific language, but he doesn't make it dense and boring like you're reading a research paper. If you want to get a taste of his teaching here on youtube checkout the channel "Shinzen Videos" As for your problem, I think you might've hit a plateau in your practice if you feel as though you aren't making any progress or processing certain traumas, my advice to you would be to: - try different practices - Go to a retreat - keep doing what you are doing for longer periods of time or dedicate a day out the month to meditation and remember, there's no "right way" of meditation, the right way is the way that works for you :)

[@user-ik1rx2lv8x]

Oh my goodness thank u for sharing!!!!!!!!!! THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I EXPERIENCED. I needed a reminder of ALL these reasons adding up!!! Thank u!!!! love, peace and blessingssss

[@stevensoutar2073]

I have been meditating for 10 mins every day during lockdown in the UK. Even with just 10 mins, I am experiencing positive results.

[@cosmosaspacetimeodyssey820]

10mins is powerful

[@BeatJunkie-mq1tc]

For real tho!

[@zyrrhos]

Now try 10 mins twice a day and build up from there. Good luck!

[@veins9128]

same here 10 minutes in the morning and 10 minutes before to bed i get so calm and peaceful with myself i started this journey yesterday and i feel good about it

[@warrenblackwells735]

Veins update? u should be a week in

[@georgialee3432]

I started meditating every day for about 40-45 minutes for 11 months now. It has completely changed my life.. it is super important. I am now firmly believe that this should be offered to children in schools. Or better yet parents teach their children. It just makes for a much healthier Society. I could write a book on how it has changed my life. Sometimes I do it twice a day or more. Because when you get in that sweet spot of consciousness it is the best feeling you could ever ever experience. No sex drugs anything combined could give you that was for a loving peaceful just ecstatic overwhelming feeling. Now I know what heaven is.

[@e9s42tv69mo]

definitely agree, meditating outside is also "an adventure", I get lost in the all greens of the trees.....

[@alexnkeller]

“It’s like the entire earth is in my mind but I’ve only been living in one city my entire life.” I felt that.

[@nathanieldrew]

Kind cool, right?

[@MrShaiya96]

@Tristan D OMG EXACTLY. I cant believe how relatable that statement is.

[@MrShaiya96]

@Tristan D So happy to hear. Same for me

[@darlcarl1072]

Chills.

[@steviesoprano]

My mom and I read this comment at the same time and we said “sooooo true.”

[@saint9958]

The longest I've done is only 30 mins. I was about to type how I would not have time to meditate for an hr when I look at my hours spent on KZbin.... I do have time.....

[@FearlessDreams]

We always have time. :) I do meditation daily for about 15 mins just because I find that time frame works most for me. I still "struggle" to find time on some days, but I've decided to stick to it and I just skip 1-2 videos on KZbin to do it. :) Seems like you are watching useful videos like this one, so the hours spent on KZbin might be not that bad after all. :)

[@saint9958]

@Fubzilla woah, haha. I'm still in high school. So its difficult.... well no, I'm just either procrastinating or lazy. But that's a great quote to be taken into consideration :)

[@saint9958]

@Fubzilla I usually find myself meditating longer during the weekends. But during school days, I leave at least 10 mins in the morning for it. Next year, I intend to join a vipassana meditation thoo

[@Jamessss1010]

Damn you’re right.... I have hours on youtube, I sure as hell can find time for meditation

[@rogerunderhill4267]

artery some say that we need less sleep when we meditate regularly and also that we become more efficient, which at least makes up for the time (too).

[@liambrunner3026]

"I'm not sponsored by headspace" Me: *gets a headspace ad right before the video*

[@CursedMarkMedia]

That could be headspace targeting the keywords surrounding meditation.

[@MrMenoupload]

Mark L true

[@adiltube9355]

Lol i did the same thing

[@sheaz7553]

Same

[@miki28miss]

I literally get heads paces meditation one every videos I watch nowadays even the most random ones. I guess it's because I watch a lot of video about meditation practice and spirituality.

[@acidtrungpa4760]

Anxiety coming out when you worry about the future. Depression if you live in the past

[@frederikhansen7774]

Acid Trungpa damn u right

[@shanekasintuitivetarot]

LOVE IT, WILL QUOTE YOU ON THIS

[@Doodlebopjunior]

Yeah not always. That’s just anxiousness. Not anxiety.

[@taqqiraja2722]

so fricking true man

[@erich8074]

No, true depression is a chemical imbalance in the brain.

[@mandymaharaj2010]

I love the way our generation is embracing wellness and mental health, and being so open and transparent in their journeys to achieve health in all aspects of their life. And as someone with brothers, it’s even more heartening to see all the young men on this journey, particularly as the older men in my family always held in their emotions, which did not help many of them later in life. Love this move in the right direction thank you Nathaniel ❤️

[@brianflanagan80]

❤️❤️

[@noelgeessink]

Thank you for this heartfelt response, coming from a guy. Namasté ❤️😌

[@elisscaliving5864]

Mental health is so important

[@globahproducts5021]

Is anyone else curious where this consciousness journey will take us?.. If you look at the big picture- we're really in our infancy with many different types of awareness right now. Society right now is the furthest away from a status quo that it has been in the history of humanity. So where are these transient times going to take us? For all the changes our grandparents saw, we will see even faster change, and one of those aspects will be the awareness of the human condition, both psychologically and spiritually.

[@Doppelganger444]

ISNT metally healthy document everything you do. or even make a montage about they lifes.

[@nyasiagrace]

I took meditation classes at a Buddhist Monastery and they said that when you have thoughts just let them come and go and don't even worry about it because eventually your mind will learn how to block them all by itself. It was an amazing class and I loved every minute of it.

[@joelgrebinsilvestri]

thanks

[@AryanSingh-fg3oc]

I’m a recovering meth & marijuana addict. I have not touched these substances after I started watching your videos. Now I take cold showers in the morning and meditate most of the time. I’m mostly in a joyful mood and also I developed new hobbies which made me better than before. Your videos are not just videos, its a blessing to mankind. Keep making this stuff man. You are better than any school or university that exists today

[@James-3000]

quarantining for the past 10 months has turned into a giant meditation retreat for me...some days it's 3 hours, other days it's 20 minutes but it's always deeply nourishing. excited to get back out into the world with my soul awake for the first time ever lol

[@teep344]

I'm 32 years old and I like the generation below me (10/15 years younger) you guys seem to care about the environment, pushing to be vegans and care about mental health. It's really hard as my generation and above are stuck in the old world working 9-5, living via credits cards and keeping up with the Jones. I believe the younger generation will save the world and create peace 😊

[@brdfshdg3788]

I'm pretty sure we had to due to the older generation negative effects on us

[@brdfshdg3788]

@rory What are YOU talking about lol? Stop trying to act tough. Who said anything about anyone being snowflakes?

[@toodaloot]

Calm down homie :|

[@ma30k45]

@Pilot amusing

[@bishbosh1962]

While I deeply appreciate the young people you describe, you need to remember that that is not ALL of that generation, just as all the Boomers you describe are not representative of ALL my generation. Like many other like minded Teen and 20 somethings back in the 60s. 70s and 80s, I was vegan, marched for CND, Anti-apartheid, gave money for those struggling in post revolutionary Nicargua (we weren't' to know back then how that would turn out of course), writing hundreds upon hundreds of letters for Amnesty. Every generation has it's social justice warriors - and I use that label with pride: don't let anyone use it as an insult against you; it's a marvellous thing to stand up for the oppressed. People were also demonstrating for a fairer world back in the 1900s, the 20s and 30s - the Battle of Cable street against British Fascists being just one example. Again, I appreciate what you are saying, but don't be so broadly condemning of one generation. We are your parents, your uncles and aunts and we care about he world too. Individuals did contribute to climate change and did vote in the assholes who screwed up the environment, but ultimately it is the politicians we vote in who screw this world up, and a political system that serves only the rich and vested interests.

[@stillkickingempiretv3913]

This is my first time commenting on a KZbin video . I love this, I am sending love all the way from Ghana 🇬🇭

[@user-bt4tp6gw1o]

Congratulations, friend, you've lost your virginity

[@ryllance]

@@user-bt4tp6gw1o lol

[@cWjkL8ysxOkrH66]

@@user-bt4tp6gw1o can you tell me what your name means? what is obrazovanie, more specifically?

[@user-bt4tp6gw1o]

@@cWjkL8ysxOkrH66 Never mind, dude 😊. Russian language

[@JohnMiller-hg7ty]

The birds have vanished down the sky, and now the last cloud drains away. We sit together, the mountain and me, until only the mountain remains. - Li Bai

[@jaycho6747]

That's deep.

[@CertifiedFreshMemes]

Beautiful

[@VocalEdgeTV]

What are you?? Please get a tv show. Your personality and energy is so pure and real. The eyes tell all. All the best to you.

[@GreatDepressionNovel]

VocalEdgeTV I could see him providing content for Gaia TV.

[@10HW]

can't you see he's a unicorn

[@breakfree2154]

No TV guys Those that control TV will just ruin the content. I'm just hopping he can freely continue on KZbin

[@MK-dn8oq]

What do you mean "what are you"

[@Kiingpoppa]

@@MK-dn8oq😂😂😂

[@hobsalam1]

I wish people understand that there's no such thing as negativity or positivity in meditation. It is all about observing with no judgment. Go easy on yourself, forget about repressing the "negativity" and stressing on "positivity"... everything is part of life, it is all natural feelings, your job is to observe and then everything will take its natural course for the better!

[@tesniruby8614]

Exactly!! You don't have to be disciplined - it's not about have a perfect practise. Meditation is supposed to be about being as present as possible, and enjoying the journey of learning more about yourself through being present.

[@oghoghoasemota893]

Thank you for this

[@MK-dn8oq]

Just let them meditate how they want. The dualistic thinking will disappear with daily meditation.

[@mreverybody1150]

Yes, it's the mind / ego that creates this polarity because the ego is all about conditional 'happiness', as opposed to simply being in our default state of contentment and neutrality.

[@herwarthaug]

Thank you. You are so Right.

[@judithrichards5754]

This is very interesting. I've started meditating again a!so and it's hard sometimes but I'm 70 now and I want to do the things I know will help me feel better for however many years I have left. I've meditated for periods of time before but always stop. This time I'm going all the way.

[@caribbeanqueen44]

How did it go?

[@alyssamonaco5780]

How’s the journey man? Wishing you the best❤️❤️

[@LavozASMR]

I'm happy for you . Keep it doing!

[@marii2150]

It is so inspiring to see you as a young man being so vocal about your emotional experiences and insecurities. I as a young woman am way more "prone" to get into yoga and meditation (which I have, it changed my life) but I feel like the social barriers for men are just so much stronger. Keep up the good work :)

[@dawsoncarpenter2244]

I’m 12 and I do this

[@rrrooorrr]

I think it'd be more surprising if meditating for an hour a day didn't change your life.

[@anujoseph_10]

Wow

[@Louvidion]

how u meditate? only silent ur mind and breath? or u do any specific mantra or sutra?

[@bilalarjoon6935]

Louvidion bring consciousness to the breath and of any thoughts come by just watch them past but don’t feel them. Just watch . And then when it passes bring cpmsioisness back to your breath . 🙏🙏

[@RAP1DCL1CKS]

Feel like meditating would just make me a negative person. I'm positive and perfectly fine, I don't really ever focus on negative things. However that's all meditation would do, it would just make me focus on all the missed opportunitys and mistakes I've made in life and how I'll never be able to change that. It would just make me feel helpless and emotional, it's makes 0 sense how it helps anyone.

[@mohammedfotboll]

Try to meditate 1 hour before sleep. Your dreams will become so insanely real and so vivid.

[@michaelcasey9003]

I don’t know if I like the fact that I can remember my dreams all throughout the day because they were so vivid. Especially if it was a nightmare. I feel like it affects my mental and emotional wellbeing when that happens.

[@mohammedfotboll]

@@michaelcasey9003 believe me, nightmares happens often if you look at electronics.. tv, phones etc. And specielly if you sleep with anxiety and worry then that's going to evidently happen to you.

[@m.saint.1071]

@@mohammedfotboll Any tips on not falling asleep while meditating before sleep ? I nearly always nod off

[@mohammedfotboll]

@@m.saint.1071 what worked mostly for me is, not trying to meditate on the bed because your body associates bed with sleep. So try to sit on comfortable position either on a chair or soffa. Try drink some water and splash cold water on your face before meditate. Try these and come back if it didn't work 👍

[@m.saint.1071]

@@mohammedfotboll 👊

[@anonhgj1422]

Meditate, I wish i would have started meditation way earlier would have made my life so much easier.

[@supershifter2180]

In that case , how has meditation had a impact on your life ?

[@anonhgj1422]

@@supershifter2180 It made me aware of all the things I was doing wrong, it gives you more clarity.

[@JimmyVu415]

Leon Ledergerber how are you feeling now? :) im embarking on this new journey of meditating

[@tbobtbob330]

Me too, Leon. 6 months of samatha completely cured a lifetime of suffering from ADHD.

[@apsaraa8209]

For many years I have been naturally waking at 0400, and wrapping in a light blanket, and sitting in my chair in front of my bedroom window, and just being in the silence until 0700, and some days 0800. I slip into my aplha state...that twilight zone and just sit still. It just happens. I feel very blessed to be able to do this, and wish everyone else could also. I think for meditation ( I call it the silence ) people try WAY too hard. Just BE present. Give yourself this time. It is amazing how it sets your day.

[@kbderek610]

Mediating is what has given the biggest relief from depression

[@FearlessDreams]

That is so great! Have you fully overcome it? I found for myself that meditating daily brings the stress down like 10 times. I'm left with only healthy amounts of stress after each session.

[@nileyfan1998]

Agree ❤️❤️

[@LindokuhleTG]

My favorite book ever !! 😀

[@averageillegalmemesdealer]

I have read of great experiences regarding meditation and the mix of psilocybin mushrooms. It's as if people find an off switch for depression and PTSD and it's really motivational to read about such self-improvement. Just putting this out here, since you've mentioned relief from depression.

[@Dan-gg1je]

I work in a substance abuse treatment facility and showed this to my residential clients. They made their own connection and it sparked a discussion. I appreciate your effort.

[@YourABR]

appreciate your job ...and your dedication towards your clients

[@ramon2008]

No discussion. Action.

[@Matt-nu3qm]

The most real and genuine journal of starting longer meditations I have seen. This was very helpful, thank you.

[@jessenceq3250]

I've been a huge KZbin viewer for some time now (mostly the topics of personality theory, Ted talks, and psychology) and I've barely come across your channel. So glad I did. There is just something unique you bring to the table. I find your videos immensely calming & inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing of yourself in what seems like an authentic, explorative, and informing way. 🙏

[@jada90]

The deeper you go in meditation, the happier you'll be. Unfortunately many people get stuck on the first part - when just starting out your mind is almost guaranteed to run wild, since you have no practice stilling it. This can be frustrating, or even scary to a lot of people who usually push difficult things to the back of their mind. If you're at that point and questioning whether it's worth it to continue, I assure you it is. I could make a strong case for meditation being the most important activity you can do in your life. When you are more experienced you get it. "Happiness comes from within", we've all heard it. But when you meditate, you feel it. Happiness springs spontaneously from within, prompted by nothing, and theoretically never ending. Do it for your own happiness.

[@ianweber7671]

I have the opposite problem. My mind is always blank and I have to pretty much forcefully turn it on or I'm just sitting there dumb as a stump. I don't think meditation is right for me.

[@munibamir653]

That happens to me a lot, my mind kind of runs wild....if I am meditating or even just sitting by myself for a while and my mind starts to wander, I start to realize all the possibilities but sometimes for some reason, I feel overwhelmed thinking about it like there is so much I want to do and I am missing out on it or something. It makes me more hyper/excited sometimes while anxious or depressed other times...

[@oghoghoasemota893]

@@munibamir653 my gosh, I feel the exact same. I think to much of all the possibilities and I don't know where to start from, so I freeze. Then I get depressed that I'm not doing anything

[@vagabond8385]

Meditation is a hoax

[@chaosflame7278]

Also the shadow self and deeper parts of the mind can be scary a lot of people don’t wanna relive their demons and dark times but they’ll come to pass but you have to do just that or they’ll continue to stay inside of you and it doesn’t help to ignore it because one way or the other it’s gonna come out or make itself known I’ve learned this greatly cause all of my guides or spirit are telling me it’s time to awaken because I got kinda scared of my shadow but everywhere I go I’m left staring at a quote that says it’s time to awaken and my third eye is extremely easy to get in contact with which makes me realize it’s time and should be opened by now so this is where I begin I’ll definitely update

[@shumzz7626]

You’re a very mature 21 year old. You’re already succeeding in life and many more paths are opening up for you. However, I feel there’s a sense of eagerness in you that’s driving you so hard to constantly outgrow your old self. You’re still very young, so have more fun, there’s plenty of room for growth especially when you already have a good mind and are conscious. Thanks for sharing your wisdom and knowledg✊🏽

[@lucaaz14]

People think that you can only have fun when your out with friends or something but you perfectly could have fun on your own!

[@Toledo394]

It seems to me this path he's on is quite enjoyable for him. If it becomes a chore then I guess you should put it aside for awhile. But those life improvement experiments can indeed be quite fun!

[@xrcoraline]

But i think that's fun. It's fun for me to do those things

[@chrono8233]

You sound like a glass is half empty type.

[@aartig.5143]

Wait he's 21!?

[@mandalsayani]

this piece of honest sharing helped me riding out to many storms in 2019 and today again I came back here and again it gave me that warmth in a hard time.. The uniqueness of your content is it makes us coming back to it again and again...nothing about what's trending or not.. just a brutally honest struggle every human creature goes through. makes me wonder every time, no matter from which coordinate we belong from, at the very core we are so same Wish you a merry Christmas in advance!

[@JillMusic301]

20 minutes in the morning and evening is a great amount to start! One hour might be too challenging for most. I'm so inspired by Nathaniel and this video. Love that he's sharing his experience with us and we can relate or not. It's all good!

[@kushagrasonkar]

Alright KZbin, I watched it . You happy now? P.S. I am happy too .

[@EcoCleanQueen]

I can relate to the part about being so hard on myself, border line abusive. I need to constantly remind myself to take it easy and give myself grace. I often do a hummm sound when I do that.

[@filippolunardon55]

You are so authentic, i love how you show your vulnerabilities. It's a sign of intelligence and a useful source for me to learn more about myself and what i often fail to admit to myself.

[@martinmoore8216]

I’m so happy to have found you. Inspiration, for one who let meditation go a long time ago but seeking to re engage.

[@TheWanderingQuinn]

When I went on a yoga retreat recently the teacher said to think of our mind in meditations like a friend we've never spent much time with, all of a sudden we ask to see them once a day but we can't expect that relationship to grow that quickly and easily, aka be able to meditate every day perfectly, we need to take our time and get it grow. Loved this video and your honesty :)

[@MK-dn8oq]

There is no perfect meditation. There is no such thing as perfection.

[@MM-mq9xj]

You articulate yourself very well man, this video will help many people. Thank you

[@taylorevansen6008]

I sincerely want to thank you for using this platform to be vulnerable and honest with us. In these isolating times, hearing you speak so candidly about things I relate to makes me feel like I'm not alone.

[@owena1318]

Your content has stretched far beyond entertainment and learning from your experiences is truly shaping me into the person I’m striving to be. Words can’t articulate the gratitude I have for you and your work. Thank you

[@FotisPsyk]

I really love how many people try to do meditation and try to live their best life and be the best person they can. This is spreading so quickly and I'm so proud of y'all. Keep pushing and trying harder ❤️

[@chriswashere3087]

LLJ

[@samirgardner]

Yessir❤️❤️

[@David-oj4uc]

My meditation game is weak 🥺

[@FotisPsyk]

@@David-oj4uc keep trying man it's all bout practice

[@tylercapron2012]

you can literally see the comfortability and emotional change each day, that’s amazing

[@sarahmclin2434]

Thank you for sharing your experience! I really love how honest you are about what your experience was like. Many times I watch other videos or read other articles about meditation and it feels like there's something wrong with me because I don't feel wonderful and amazing during every single meditation. Thank you so much!

[@elainepeters2504]

Loved this. I've followed you for awhile now.. been watching some of your older videos I haven't seen, I really love how raw and honest and real you are.. very inspiring. Thank you for sharing and for doing what you do ❤

[@Danvenrit]

I wouldn’t mind you making a podcast or something, because i would really enjoy listening your thoughts on these things while im on the road to school or somewhere!

[@bias51]

Check out The Pocket Philosopher podcast

[@redbeneathyou]

Dániel Tóth PODCAST

[@lmaostrnoob]

Bro for real

[@rachelw821]

One of my most cherished meditation teachers told me that "meditation is not another tool for self abuse". I completely relate to what you say about being hard on yourself. It's so interesting to see all these behaviors and patterns of thinking once we sit and look. I have been guided to sit with an attitude of friendliness with myself. That suggestion alone changed my practice entirely! Any time my mind wanders off on a tangent and I realise it, instead of getting angry with myself I simply smile and approach with an attitude of "aha! Welcome back!" With a loving and friendly attitude.

[@cuppatae834]

That is great. I actually really needed this 😊 thank you! 💜✌

[@hhjj7]

Thank you for your openness and sharing your story. Very nice. Happy I found your channel. PS for me eating few sugar, more fats and lots of veggies improved my anxiety lots. I notice right away when I ate badly for a few days, for example being at night in the dark. Sugar is the biggest issue there. Hope you find your way to balance 🙏✨ thank you for sharing your journey!

[@MarkMichalica]

Yes...I see meditation as leaning to deepen our acceptance of ourselves, though it's a lot more than that.

[@hermanhelmich]

Rachel W great artitude, keep it 24 hours a day Lots of benefits

[@soma2314]

Love this. Thank you for sharing that

[@shanlei5451]

Placing yourself in a space where you begin to question your ego is probably one of the scariest things we can do. Our egos try to protect us and it's in this space where it starts to fight against the quiet. Noise and chaos is where the ego thrives, crazily enough it enjoys being in the fight for survival because it feels useful. "Steadying the ship" as you say is a process that takes daily practice. So much respect for your journey! Thank you for sharing this. It's a beautiful reminder to return to practice. Peace and light.

[@michroewong]

Hey Nathaniel, I've been watching a series of your videos tonight, and this one really spoke to me. I've also been consistently meditating everyday (just 5 mins each day), but this has inspired to make my sessions longer to get clearer and deeper into my mind. Thanks for sharing your vulnerabilities with us. I too am really hard on myself, and it feels nice to know that I'm not alone in this. Thank you.

[@LostBoyAggro]

I started crying when you talked about beating yourself up. I need to take a day off.

[@kevinyeohck]

Hang in there

[@heidistrand4702]

I hope you meditated and feel better. It was so kind of him to share this and help people.

[@valentijneschauzier9812]

@Bill Anderson Thanks for spreading love Bill. Great contribution for the positive development of our society.

[@noelgeessink]

You got this, be easy on your self ✌🏻❤️

[@c.h.7581]

@Bill Anderson.. You have a very valid point Bill, but this is also annoyingly ignorant! Our modern day 'easy/lazy' societies aren't really natural.. we don't have to work the land anymore to survive or deal with serious issues like war.. so it's hard to feel a sense of purpose in life! Can't you get this?

[@swamianandatit]

Osho said-You have 24 hours a day.Devote one hour for meditation everyday.Later in life you will come to understand this one hour only helped you.

[@beastwillevolve307]

Krishna Kumar.. woww

[@darsheelrathore3069]

Great insight

[@MarcadamiaNut]

however, meditation shouldn't be practiced for improvement's sake. Alan Watts says it's the only human activity that is entirely purposeless.

[@elsagrace3893]

MarcadamiaNut Allen Watts is not making any sense in this case. Practicing presence with yourself and with what is in this moment is the purpose of meditation so as to make the state easier to obtain for the other 23 hours.

[@MarcadamiaNut]

@@elsagrace3893 ya that makes total sense. What I understood was that the practice can't be done effectively if you're attempting to achieve something out of it. Like the subtle difference between presence and trying to cultivate presence.

[@diana-qf1vp]

you're making me wanting to change my whole life rn wow

[@mrdrumfreak456]

This is beautiful. Feels like a day to day description of my last two weeks entering meditation. It’s been a real rollercoaster. Thank you for this video. During lockdown it’s immensely relevant. Thank you, I feel accompanied.

[@distructed1878]

"Fix yourself before you try to fix the world." - me or something

[@labibwajdi3169]

heard it in a Joey Bada$$ song

[@zemog3776]

I really needed this thanks

[@birdie1086]

*You hypocrite! First, remove the beam out of your own eye, and then you can see clearly to remove the speck out of your brother’s eye.* Matthew 7:5 ☺️♥️✨ Have a blessed day!

[@dom19945]

JBP

[@birdie1086]

L D I was quoting from the Bible where her quote was probably from ☺️

[@cobramarela]

so, here goes something everone needs to know about meditation: its called meditation practice not meditation perfect. some days are going to be good and trippy, some days are going to suck, and thats it. p r a c t i c e.

[@potmki6601]

Sounds like sleeping. You may have dreams, you may have nightmares, you may just go thorough some trippy scenarios. Anyway it is relevant to your life and anyway you need to sleep regularly

[@enzofarias6717]

Thank you, I need to see this. I thought that if it was a unsuccessful session I must've messed something up.

[@lindavanloon4786]

That's true. I made the mistake of wanting to experience the 'perfect meditation'. That's the way to mess up. If you just stay consistent without the innate desire to do it 'perfectly', you'll get way closer to 'perfect'.

[@qotyop]

Talking about practice man

[@stefansapiano3638]

So relatable Nathaniel, love this video! I have been doing meditation for a few months, on and off, and find that alot of times some emotions come up that are uncomfortable but with these difficult times, it's understandable. We've all had so much time to think, reflect, hear ourselves, our thoughts and it can be uncomfortable at times but it all leads to something so much greater! Keep up the great content! You seem like a reflection of myself as well.

[@heck3933]

Hey man. This is the content I wanted to see. I've been stuck in a rut recently. The pandemic as well as the job I do not enjoy is really getting me down. To the point where I'm on shift and I'm just gonna procrastinate for half my shift amd then feel anxiety because of the things I failed to do. Thank you for sharing this.

[@Mauuuurice]

Your calm way of talking and telling your stories is really refreshing, Nathaniel.

[@lastravaganza2385]

unlike other ytbers who be like, WHATS UP GUYS TODAY WE ARE GOING TO BE DOING

[@ItsOttis]

he even looks like you

[@Onedejenny]

I love the videos with experiments. You trying different things for a week / 30 days. Honestly great stuff man

[@lukegoodwin230]

Although it was filmed 2 year ago this video couldn’t be more valuable at this time in our lives. I’ve been practicing meditation for years but wanted to see what had to say Nathaniel as this was a new practice to you at the time. The comment about being more in control is the very reason I’ve maintained my practice. Hope you see this comment. Thanks for the great video - Luke

[@susiegarcia9833]

Wow. Thanks for this. I relate so much. I too am realizing I am boarding on abusive to myself and I’m realizing how much of an impact that has on me entirely. I almost didn’t watch this video. I judged a book by its cover. I assumed all your subscribers would make you somehow unrelatable but you turn out to be so incredibly relatable. Your real was about day 3 is what I experience each time I try to legit do it. Thanks!!

[@diegogamboa9647]

Stoicism got me out of my depression 4 years ago and I haven't looked back since. I'm happy to see you following the good life.

[@phillyhippie]

What is that?

[@diegogamboa9647]

@@phillyhippie It's a philosophy. Some if the people he talked about were Stoics

[@jazzyjaz9798]

How? Recommend me books or podcasts I'm kinda at a dark place these few past months. Thank you

[@diegogamboa9647]

@@jazzyjaz9798 I'd recommend "Meditations" by Marcus Aurelius, "Discourses and Selective Writings" by Epictetus, a more modern version of his teachings in "The Art of Living" and later on if you really pick up something from the philosophy get Senecas "Letters from a stoic" there are a few podcasts on Spotify that do a good job like "The Daily Stoic" and "The Practical Stoic Podcast" by Simon Drew. I can't recommend any of the newer age stoic writers like Ryan Holiday because I haven't picked up their books but I hear good things about them.

[@jazzyjaz9798]

@@diegogamboa9647 appreciated I'll start with those thanks again

[@y_yy_2844]

The point you made at 12:20 is very important and something I read about a while too that affected me. Reality is often much kinder to us than we think, because what we think in our heads is so often a fight against reality.

[@anushkakulkarni2238]

Wow.

[@berthilleonard]

“We suffer more in imagination than in reality.” - Seneca.

[@NedimRifatbegovic]

Great video. Thank you! I have been meditating for 2 weeks now (every day), and I already feel the results. I am not as stressed as before and I focus much better. Amazing channel, keep up the great work!

[@williamsmart-junger1810]

Honesty with yourself, will drive personal growth. Your honesty in your videos and your courage in sharing them, helps others grow to.

[@jaydodsworth3063]

It helps me with: panic attacks 2)anger issues 3)relax and love everyone...

[@flupoh]

Can you explain how it helps you with panic attacks? I meditate from time to time but I want to do it more often. I have really bad panic attacks atm :(

[@jaydodsworth3063]

@@flupoh i dont get them anymore because meditate helps u relax and stay relaxed....

[@rickrouse7865]

@@flupohI no longer have panic attacks because I've fallen in love with Jesus my heavenly father. I listen to his wise words and I believe in all his promises. I know Jesus walks with me and I always turn to him when I need peace and wisdom and be very frank with you, when I just need to be loved. I will try to incorporate meditation with my prayers. In fact the bible states to meditate on the lord and so I will. Learn about Jesus for yourself. You can start with Todd White on youtube.

[@lioruizc2849]

@@flupoh meditation is a tool that will help you A LOT just like exercising regularly and taking care of yourself but I'd HIGHLY recommend you to combine it with therapy :) something must be going on that you need to work out and grab it by its roots.

[@pyccku212]

same here.

[@greendoline9712]

I just wanted to share a fun fact with you : i'm french and I learned english. When you said "apaisé" instead of soothed, I laughed because I say a lot "soothed" instead of apaisé ! Frenglish at its best ;)

[@cutzymccall7675]

I recognize the word "appeased" in "apaise". French and English are so connected linguistically!

[@SalemLeCat]

J'ai eu la même réaction aha

[@Bu.T.F.I]

Just recently started watching your videos and I’ve got to say, you really seem like my kind of person, deep thinking, self improvement and all 👌🏽

[@burtonlee22]

Thank you, this was great. I’m currently meditating 15 mins each day, most days. Need to bump this up to at least 30 mins, maybe twice a day. Your video offers good encouragement

[@natlyon6437]

Hey man, meditation is extremely important. It seems that there is a growing audience as people begin to disconnect it with the spiritual/religious language surrounding it. Executives, Presidents of companies, and CEO's are the ones meditating these days. Meditation is simply the act of bringing your focus back as soon as you realize your thoughts have drifted. You can focus on absolutely anything, really. You can focus on your breath, your feet on the floor, a particular thought, question, or feeling, driving, brushing teeth and other routine things. Indeed, it would be possible to 'meditate' for an entire 24 hours by being in the moment! It seems like a worthy long-term goal!

[@manjeetgill-saini4426]

Well said Nat 😊😃

[@pasdetrick]

The hardest thing to do for me is accepting this uncomfort when growing. I will let go of my fears now. let's get it

[@Y0nex]

Goood luck mate!

[@CC-wb3st]

This is one of my first videos ive seen on meditation as ive just started getting an interest in it and participating in it today and i feel so encouraged by seeing how wholesome the comments and the community are.. this has all happened because of you Nathaniel:)

[@sistagaia]

I have anxiety and panic disorder and all this pressure from covid and my life changing has increased it’s intensity. I’ve been through periods of my life where I experienced both anxiety and panic attacks and I’ve gotten through it with meditation but it’s being called to me to go deeper into my mediation and create a routine. I’m starting today and this video helped a lot. Thank you ❤️🙏🏾

[@TheoWentHome]

This video came into my life at such a significant time. I feel like I’m constantly behind or I need to be doing things faster, even typing this I’m struggling to slow down and let myself write one thing at a time because our world is so fast moving. Thank you for the transparency, for doing this, and for sharing! This is so inspirational and it really has influenced me to meditate more often in my life. Like many others have said, you truly are well spoken and this video was an absolute delight. I’m thankful this video came on in my suggestions.

[@arcticByrne]

Kimberly Cheung Kimberly Cheung I used to be like this but learnt to go at my own pace. If I'm at a point where I feel pressured to act or do something in a particular environment or situation by impulse, just reminding myself that it's ok to not know what to do and to just relax, until something comes to me. Meditation teaches us to do this naturally

[@enjoyourjoint5012]

@Kimberly Cheung I related alot with this comment 😊

[@arcticByrne]

Another tip... You can download the Prana Breath app and practise the different breathing techniques. There's one called Buteyko breathing which strengthens your lungs and reduces your need to breath as much, which over time makes you calmer, less reactive and impulsive. This has been the single most effective thing in improving my quality of life. Feel like a new man

[@TheoWentHome]

Kyle Byrne thank you for this suggestion!

[@arcticByrne]

Kimberly Cheung all the best on your journey 😊

[@fabiodragoni2474]

I suffer from anxiety and panic attacks, something like you have tested. Meditation is really helping me out. I was so shocked after just a few days of meditation, how it made me more calm, happy, concentrate. I was avoiding me, my mind and my body, and my spiritual energy was messed up. Now i feel like a new man, i can control me, my energy and my mind. Calm mind brings inner strength and self-confidence, so that's very important for good health. - Dalai Lama P.s. I'm really happy for you :D

[@zZAncienTZz]

Hey fabio, is there a way of contacting you?? I'm suffering from the same and I would love to ask you some things.

[@Sccerup]

@@zZAncienTZz cbd + meditation helps me a oot

[@thetreehousestudi0]

I found your channel because of jo and I really enjoy it. I'm glad you can share your experience and really get a release from it.

[@kalis856]

About the anxiety: I cry and talk to my mom or my partner. I used to feel like I was burdening them until I realized they could cry/talk to me too and that I felt grateful that I could be there for them and share this connection. Some people take mushrooms/MDMA and do talk therapy while deep-diving into their worst fears and that seems to have a similar effect on PTSD and anxiety. Would LOVE to see you do an episode on psychotropics (maybe a partnership with the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies?) Great content as always.

[@KoreanwithMissVicky]

This somehow ended up on my recommendation list and I kept watching till the end! Loved the videography and the clarity of your explanation. Would definitely love to see more videos like this :)

[@heikaoregan1049]

빅키Vicky same! I sat down to meditate & this came up & I watched to the end also subscribed about half way through 😊

[@kendahl-raestrachan4420]

The videography is A1

[@ayronnreko2345]

LoL the Algorithm......

[@loks108]

I saw your comment on sadhguru’s video. Did you come here after watching that too ? 😂

[@victorrancor90]

I’ve been meditating one hr in the morning, I go to work at 10am so I wake up at 5am and meditate till 6am and then I meditate for one hr before going to bed I chant meditate and I’ve been at it for the past 4 months every single day and I have never felt this chilled and happy before in my life We all have time, if you see how much time you spend on fb and KZbin and other social media apps or just watching tv you’ll see that you do have the time Meditation made my life so much better

[@siddhaarths6713]

What are you chanting ? Like a mantra or someone sentence like “im powerful"

[@smileyface702]

How do you resist the urge to sleep?

[@spiritlevelstudios]

@@smileyface702 you make sure you have enough sleep every night, that way you're going in fresh every time.

[@imma_cat]

Great video. This is so true to my experience in meditation retreats. The first few days you just realize how critical you are of yourself and the painful experiences that are still lingering in your body and mind.

[@zakashley8556]

Hello, Nathan Zak here Wow; impressive. I've studying meditation for three years now, and I must admit your video brought me to a very vulnerable state while watching it. Extremely powerful. Complete respect, amd keep it up. As an individual who struggled with substance abuse and was raised in a broken family. Meditation has shown me a new reality and lead eventually lead me to your video. Amazing. Much love brother.

[@nileyfan1998]

I agree. I was depressed and going through the motions before meditation and now I've done it for most of this year? I'm a new person

[@JimmyVu415]

How do you feel now? :))

[@nileyfan1998]

@@JimmyVu415 very good at this moment. I strongly believe meditation helped me especially through this virus pandemic. I have a lot more calm and receiving state of mind then if I wasnt doing it years ago. Hope your well too

[@fadilahmed3137]

@@nileyfan1998but when I keep meditating I get more depressed how do I deal with this

[@rocknrolla956]

I’m so glad somebody stepped up to the plate and had the balls to carry this mission for us that needed to see this. Mad props! Amazing video!! God bless

[@Brian.001]

There is no God, actually, but other than that I agree.

[@fabfourfever674]

Holy Moly There definitely is a God or Source, of which we're all a part of. You can choose not to believe in it..but when you cross over you will see the truth. Peace.

[@JQUICK21]

"Had the balls"? Say what? LMAO, this guy has balls because he recorded himself sitting in a chair? "This mission"? LOL what mission? Too funny!

[@raapyna8544]

"Balls to carry" and "God bless" in the same comment! Amazing. :)

[@JQUICK21]

FabFour Fever how funny and stupid! When you die you’ll meet God? Says who? LOL you are telling the world what we’ll see & who we’ll meet? You? You are the One who Knows? Get off those drugs!

[@serendipitylorepoet]

Nathaniel. Keep going don't stop, The light on the Salmons back brings warmth not Lack. Thank you for sharing your journey. Each day brings a gift.

[@leonie332]

I’ve just discovered you. So real, so ... making me think and try these things, to better my life. Thanks

[@stefanierichards2384]

I have been mediating for years and I do it everyday twice a day!! It’s the best thing for you I hope you continue with it.... it’s get better

[@adamromero]

How would you say it has affected your life?

[@jalpaartx]

You seem like such a lovely person.

[@xdjoshxd4222]

why would u say that as if it were bad? is it bad to be alone sometimes?

[@ziadhine5739]

@xdjosh xd read that comment one more time dude

[@Roonz]

Thanks xxx I am

[@jaxdent7935]

@@xdjoshxd4222 Lol wtf are you on about. Ik you're comment was 11 months ago but ur comment is so stupid I still had to respond.

[@KS-wk6uk]

Karen It looks like he/she read the “lovely” part as “lonely” so it’s just a human mistake...don’t take it seriously

[@Hipchick38]

I'm hooked, Nathaniel! I watched one video, then another and then another. Thank you for sharing your insights and courage. So appreciated.

[@lettheseflawsglow7611]

I love everything you post You are so calm,motivated,so honest and best of all you love learning, want to explore,and improve,you are smart,cool and not full of yourself Keep doing what you most enjoy doing

[@micatrustyenbie4487]

I would just like to take a moment to congratulate you on your spiritual and mental journey. I'm so proud for you that you took the grand opportunity to meditate an hour a day for a week. You were doing extremely well with understanding what was going on in your mind and body. Keeping yourself warm certainly makes it easier to meditate and imagining that light passing through your body is a very good technique. I'm so happy you've done this for yourself and shared it with the world. Congratulations and I hope you enjoy your journey

[@madisonmccaskey4414]

you have really beautiful, honest eyes. I don't know what it is but you are so captivating. Thank you so much for this, I love your insight

[@andrealein157]

Madi CashMoney I was about to comment that !!so true

[@andrealein157]

You&I lmaooo you must be damn stupid if some glasses can manipulate you....

[@marshayame]

Love this. I have been on a meditation journey along with one of my friends. I will either meditate by myself or we will get on a zoom call and play a guided meditation and reflect afterwards. There are days when I really struggle through it whether I'm struggling to center my focus or I may be fidgety but then good days overweigh the tough ones. I love the feeling at the end when you open your eyes and feel lighter and you can't help but smile. By the way, I love that "bean bag" chair and was wondering where I could get one like that!

[@sarahevergreen8825]

Thank you for this! I'm touched by your openness about your anxiety (which I also experience, especially in the last few months since suddenly ending up in the hospital for a week--yikes) and about your commitment to trying a new way to navigate it. I'm feeling pretty inspired to try this out. I've been meditating 20 minutes in the morning for the past couple weeks, and I feel like increasing that would be an interesting experiment.

[@StambaughDesignsBellingham]

I also suffer from crippling anxiety, even around close friends. I don’t know where it comes from, but after listening to you work through your own anxiety I’m starting to realize exactly where mine comes from. Thanks for the video man, I feel like you were talking directly to me but I know that this video has helped so many others. I’ll check out the Daily Stoic too. Cheers 🙏🏻

[@kimkhalaj9927]

I too HAD major anxiety. WAS on Zoloft and occasionally Ativan. Studied homeopathic supplements. Taking L-Theanine 150 mg. a day. Check out on Amazon. Reviews are AMAZING! I haven’t had an anxiety attack for almost 4 months. Worth a try! Ashwagandha is another one that is amazing! Read, read, read and do what you feel is best for you! 🙏🏼Peace and calm for you!

[@Bencrzn]

Visualisation is a very powerful technique, I used to spend 2-3 hours visualising a candle while meditating just before going to sleep, I found some very profound emotions in this so called meditative state also known in eastern culture as the void. Something about it that’s beneficial for all of us.

[@SL1991]

An hour a day is mammoth! What an awesome video. I loved the music, the sound quality, the time lapses and your reflections on the meditations. And man, you're right about being hard on yourself. I've never had much anxiety in my life but I know about having pretty severe expectations. When you think about it, that's a mechanism of our minds, its a narrative that we choose to latch on to. Its the dark side of conscientiousness. You're 100% right about how meditation allows you to spin the spotlight around and shed some light on your internal world. Meditation has helped me see myself with greater clarity and non judgement. I will be subscribing to this channel. Thanks heaps for sharing mate. Peace.

[@hanishsri8140]

This youtuber is phenomenally inspiring and it helps to look up to such characters during this time of uncertainty and inner turmoil.

[@redfolgers2233]

inspiring me to take my practice beyond 5 minutes ..ive been sprinkling 5 min sessions throughout my day and it has helped tremendously with my neurotic anxiety

[@marcspade_pipes]

Your ability to verbalize your time of introspection is really helpful and enlightening. Thank you sir.

[@nicholaspearson4246]

Nathaniel. You have a huge amount of nervous energy combined with a sharp intellect. You are a natural to become a great yogi. You remind me one other guy in my life who was my spiritual son. He is multi-talented, moody and brilliant like you. Met him when he was 24 and very dissatisfied with his life. He's now 46, living in France in a small village with his French wife and with two young sons and is a university professor in Limoges.

[@daniellevorster3933]

I love the authenticity, honesty & intimacy. Thank you Nathaniel.