My Secret Weapon to Solving Life's Problems

Life can be challenging. Each day, we are faced with many obstacles. Some obstacles are small while some are quite big. In this video, I talk about how we can overcome these struggles and challenges. And for the issues that don't seem to have a solution to them, what can we do? The answer: refer back to timeless wisdom. For anyone going through a challenging time, I hope this video is helpful. Enjoy! #monks #mentalhealth #buddhism
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0:00 Intro
1:37 Different size of issues
4:01 Timeless wisdom
6:17 Benefits of timeless wisdom
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Thanks for watching.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Which "timeless" wisdom has been helpful for you?

[@marimarlotus7413]

Hola Nick! Beautiful message. All the teachings of the Masters always give me a relief in combination with nature. But I have a question regarding spiritual awakening. Is it normal when you are awaken to work so much? I work 6 days a week for the last months and I am feeling really tired.

[@muffinland]

“A fool who knows his foolishness is wise at least to that extent.” I may be imperfect, with many shortfallings and vices, but at least I"m aware of it, and working to move on from them, even if it is difficult and I fail often. That puts me ahead of everyone who isn't.

[@Michelle-Loves-Books]

I always find Julian of Norwich's words "All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of thing shall be well," bring me a sense of peace and calm, no matter what is happening.

[@Remmy750]

This too will pass

[@Nedmar]

Wu Wei.

[@marlenemeldrum7382]

What I have learnt:, not to hold on to anything...let it go, be patient...you have everything you need, self acceptance self love, give yourself time to grow to trust your intuition...PATIENCE...may the universe or Source inspire you...ALL THE VERY BEST....You won't loose anything you will gain knowledge emotional maturity...whatever it is let it go...if you do loose it, it was not meant for you...but it may return at another time...

[@nathantrudgill5057]

"When it's time to get things done- give it all you got. When it's time to rest- give this all you got, too" - ajahn brahm

[@jeffreyjackson5229]

Carl Jung said that as well, that the majority of our problems are spiritual problems.👍

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Yes 👍

[@DoyaliZingaro]

What I have noticed over and over in my life is that my heart never guides me wrong. When I go inward and listen to what my pure heart is saying, it's always led me right, to decisions I didn't later regret. But when I have made decisions from my rationale mind while ignoring my intuition, I've always regretted my decisions later.😅😂 Since you mentioned it as part of timeless wisdom we can draw on, I would be very interested in a future video that describes the criteria of a true friend vs the criteria of a false friend or foe. I am curious to know more about that and wonder if others also found that intriguing. Thank you, Venerable Nick, for all your generous videos. They are so practical and useful and keep me grounded and anchored every week!

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you for sharing. I can definitely relate to your points of following your intuition. It’s so interesting how strong it is. I agree. And yes I definitely need to make a video about good friends and not so good friends. Thank you for the suggestion. That’s a great topic :)

[@Tyler69Durden]

How to be grateful when I'm afraid of losing what I'm grateful for

[@radkid06]

Your videos are so comforting and calming for me, very helpful, much needed, thanks Venerable Nick.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Glad it’s helpful 😊

[@josephwong7103]

As a recovering addict, I used to solve my problems with drugs. But of course, instead of disappearing they become bigger problems. With Buddhist wisdom, I have learnt to see if I can solve it & is it within my control. If it isn’t, then just accept it as external conditions that will work out when the conditions or time ripens. There are so many ideas that I can gather from Buddha & other Buddhist writers. I also like the idea that there are wisdom too from other traditions / religions. Thank you for the reminder. 🙏🏼

[@jeffreyjackson5229]

I have few worldly cares and few worldly possessions. As Chan Master Sheng yen put it, "The more that you carry, the heavier it is." I have just what I need to live and sustain myself and that's it, and as each day passes, the more I see the benefit in living in such away.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

😊😊

[@smoothtruth]

❤

[@jeffreyjackson5229]

"We are using the wrong lens to look at it"- Excellent!

[@nickkeomahavong01]

😊😊

[@Dianna369]

All we need to do , to find the answers we all seek individually, is to go within. Start an internal dialogue, a conversation with yourself about what is concerning or upsetting you. The answers really do lay within. God bless every one of us.

[@delia200903]

When i have darkness thoughts around me and think give up i put u playlist .calm my spirit..i m follow u since the golden days in USA and unfortunatelly im in brasil nightmare niw i hate my country unhappy decision back here .but u make my days + while im still in my miserable miserable hopeless country

[@johnfontana7256]

Thank you again ! Nick, you are a gem . Awareness of dualistic reality, anything that separates one from all perception , labels, comparison,identity , the egos fast lane to suffering! Rising above my tiny self, the obstacle is the way!

[@hildalugo837]

I gave my like prior to watching this video because I knew I would not be disappointed!

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Aww thank you my friend 😊

[@moto3463]

Thanks Nick. You make these hard times easier to manage. Inner self guidance is a work in progress everyday for me. I might not know everything but I am a student of living in one in peace and happiness.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

That’s beautiful my friend. We can all go on this road together:)

[@earaya]

Thank you, Brother Nick💛

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You are so welcome 😊

[@iknowwhatimtalkingabout]

It’ll pass like all the others have.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

😊

[@tzk121]

So reassuring...I always feel better just listening to you talk😊

[@frontsidegrinder6858]

You are very well spoken, thank you so much from northern-germany.♥

[@kennethtan6403]

Good evening. Much Love from the Philippines.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Greetings my friend 😊

[@aldousu]

I'm also from the Philippine Islands, here in Alabang Muntinlupa

[@kerryfaden94]

Thank you!!!!

[@apeacelily5151]

Namaste Ven. Nick from the UK. As always, your calm, insightful words bring further peace and clarity. For me, the practicing non-attachment has been both liberating and soothing...leaving room in my mind for purer, healthier decisions. Stay safe 🙏

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Yessss! I love that. It’s so important 😊

[@omchantiomthailandsangha]

Go listnen video youtube about nde mean death experience reports

[@coolbreeze5683]

Social media can be good and bad. It's good because it brings wisdom from people like yourself. It's also bad since it's also a source of disinformation and twisting of history and facts in order to fit into a particular box. Like what you said about "quotes" being displayed as if they were from The Buddha eventhough they are not. I've started learning more and more about Zen Buddhism and love many of the teachings. There are some lessons which are difficult but that's the beauty of it. That's what helps me question and challenge myself in order to grow. Some of the videos about Buddhism online seem to be twisted in order to help people gain wealth or to incorporate law of attraction in a disingenuous way. I'm not looking to draw or attract anything but to cultivate the love and peace I have within myself.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

😊😊

[@pamelaburton6362]

Thank you. 🙏

[@anarmemmedli7136]

Thank you for sharing your insight 🎉 much love from Azerbaijan ❤❤❤🎉

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You're so welcome! Thank you my friend 😊

[@bedirbozkurt2999]

Thank you❤

[@cassvanessa5]

Thank you 🙏

[@manjushakya8316]

Thank you venerable Monk🙏🙏🙏

[@bethcollier3789]

Much gratitude and love. Thank you

[@annbassano8583]

I’ve been spiritually lost for the past few months, and I’ve been struggling to get out of it. When I’m in harmony, I get lots of synchronicities in my life, and I haven’t had any for a long time. Two days ago I listened to one of your videos, and it really helped me. That evening I walked in the woods for the first time in months, and yesterday I had three synchronicities in a row. I feel like I’m getting back in balance in my life. Thank you, Venerable Nick.

[@scentsoftravelmeditation]

Thanks Nick

[@chentequilichini7182]

❤ awesome nick!!!

[@janicescott-pair97]

Thank you for this

[@DiscoScientist]

Hello Venerable Nick. Thank you for all the videos you do. They really help me in life. With love x

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You are so welcome 😊

[@stephanieyang2425]

Thank you for the messages. I needed in my life. I lived a very2 challenging life. 😢

[@Lydiam777]

Thank you so much Nick. Your videos make me so much more mindful. 🙏🏻

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You are so welcome 😊

[@Eleanorotica]

Bless you embrace your spiritual journey with open arms ❤

[@sebiskitchenchannel]

Thanks for the wisdom Nick. Watching from the Philippines.

[@sheilajoseph9953]

Thankyou. Your wise words are always helpful. Namo Buddhaya.💚

[@1362ehsan]

Thanks Nick!

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@sanidasuwachirad3329]

Sādhu Sādhu Sādhu 🙏 🙏 🙏 Ajahn. From Thailand 😊

[@kaydixie5727]

Such a wise approach and thank you for sharing so many helpful insights.

[@hanahargraves7912]

I truly appreciate your beneficial wisdom Nick 😊🤗. May you continue to be a light and shine bright among the distant stars 🌟🫶!

[@louisel.sinniger2057]

For me, I think, know that there are friends and acquaintances. That has helped me in difficult times to know the differences between the two

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Wonderful 😊

[@nerdbamarich2063]

Blessings 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@nickkeomahavong01]

😊😊😊

[@ademjefit]

Thank you ❤❤❤❤

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You're welcome 😊

[@jeffreyjackson5229]

"a space that's so negative" The reason why I am in Tennessee and my family is in Maryland.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

😊😊

[@starfighter1972]

Nick you always speak from the perspective of the heart and that I really like. I really like that you care about others and your videos have always something good to say. We can't live well without wisdom. I journal a lot and have derived a lot of wisdom from myself. I can also accept that many others through time have solved problems thanks to it.

[@jacquelineireland2273]

So true. The lense through which we look can give a different perspective to our suffering. It can condense the problem into a compact issue and make it clearer and easier to work out. And most times we can see how our minds amped up the issue and made it more of a beast than it really was. This allows us to work through the suffering . I am still learning but what an exciting journey it is. Thank you Venerable Nick.

[@SunshinyDay4423]

Greetings Venerable Nick! I've noticed one thing in common with so many spiritual learning modalities is that they ask that you separate the ego from the spirit. I've been practicing it for over a decade now and still the world's ego consumes me. It's almost like getting your car alignment. As soon as you leave the mechanic shop, can you go over a bump your alignment is out again! I wish I could stay in spirit.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Yes it’s a constant practice. Meditation is definitely helpful 😊

[@Ritarou]

It's always so healing and heartwarming to listen to you Venerable Nick. 🙏 Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts with us ❤

[@jurga_jo]

Thank you brother Nick! ☀

[@nickkeomahavong01]

My pleasure! Thank you 😊

[@sharonchambers5360]

Thank you nick I needed this ❤️🙏🏾

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@waterairindustry342]

Many thanks for this.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You're very welcome!

[@krisztina47]

Thank you Nick🙏♥️

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@janedoee4830]

Thank you, Nick ❤

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@law2859]

Thank you Venerable Nick 🙏

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@user-bs9bs6ki3o]

Thank you so much Nick 🙏❤️

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You are so welcome 😊

[@Heidi1466]

Sending you lots of love from Austria ❤❤❤❤ Thank you !

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much 😊

[@Rain00184]

Thanks, your English is easy to understand

[@amare83]

Your theme song feels so tranquil 🕯

[@user-eo9if8bh5w]

Thank you from Poland ❤

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You're welcome 😊

[@jannengelken6017]

Thank you dear Nick for being in this world ...🌻

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you my friend 😊

[@geertjevandermeer4411]

Thank you very much for you're wise words and spiritual wishdom

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@uupasnabhatia]

Thank you so much 🙏 .. your guidance has always been light in darkness...

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Sadhu sadhu thank you so much 😊

[@PracticerOfMetta]

Once again thank you Nick for not having background music with my severe ADD I am learning so much more I’m sure there’s others like me out there. On top of that being almost 65 years old it’s hard for my brain to separate the sounds like most old people. 🙏🏻

[@mark_______]

Thank you Ven. Nick 🙏

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@mark_______]

@@weronikaasomsson2404 Stop with the religious SPAM. Not okay. 🙏

[@SundayBoy72]

Teacher. Thanks for this reminder. ❤

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You are so welcome!

[@jeffreyjackson5229]

Bravo! While my personal life is quiet, peaceful, orderly, and good, I listen to you often because you are so inspirational. Well done. Sending you blessings, greetings, well wishes from Tennessee 🙏

[@nickkeomahavong01]

😊😊

[@BeeVloggingComedy]

Very nice !! Also very good point about suffering

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you 😊

[@jeffreyjackson5229]

"See things as they really are." That means that one thing that many of us are guilty of needs to go: Magical thinking.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

😊😊

[@debrawhite250]

Thank you for doing this video, it really helps me to listen to you :)

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You’re welcome Debra 😊 thank you

[@cultfrenzy6737]

Love

[@bautibhattacharyya8396]

Thank you, Nick. Very, very, suitable, speak. Sadhu, Sadhu, 🙏🙏🙏🙏🕉👈❤🥀.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You’re welcome ☺️ thank you

[@ademjefit]

What helps me is that everything I meet in daily life is my perception. If a situation Hurts me, I will make time to look at it, feel it, look at past memories coming up, let emotions flower, and softly breathe through it until the underlaying wisdom showes. This always ends up in feeling how everything is connected & how friendly the world is. Everything becomes a healing journey.... (But i need some good effort to get there 😂❤ if i touch on my old patterns of feeling unworthy, it can feel so bloody hard 😂❤❤). Take Care everyone & thanks for all the sharing....🌱💫

[@morgainadams]

Thank you for your insight. What you wrote is something I struggle with every day.

[@ademjefit]

@@morgainadams it is, isn't it!!! It is a daily work, and it can be truly intense & feeling kind of hard. Thank you, nice to meet you!

[@morgainadams]

Thank you and it’s nice to meet you too. It’s funny about old patterns, just when I felt I had a handle on them, a huge incident where I don’t handle them well at all pops up.

[@ademjefit]

@@morgainadams ow, tell me about it. It's like we are all the same 😅😂

[@morgainadams]

Hi, the longer I live the more I realize that, that we are basically the same. Up until recently when I would visit a loved one at a grave yard or drive by a grave yard, I often wondered what hopes, dreams or struggles these people had. I used to think they were vastly different from mine, but they’re not.

[@karinarampche9340]

Greetings from Brazil 🙏🏻

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Greetings to you 😊

[@dellahayden5606]

Greetings from Massachusetts… thank you for sharing this video with us.. I have to say that I have tried to stay on the right path to enlightenment. I’m a 50 year meditator and your teachings help guide me in my journey to be consistent. As I get older I realize that I need less, and cherish more… be happy with yourself and share the experience with others… thank you for your continued dedication . 🙏😊🌷🪷

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Wonderful! I love that. So simple yet so profound 😊

[@georgeandrews2839]

Expectations lead to misery

[@Unfcnblvbl]

and this too shall pass

[@nickkeomahavong01]

😊😊

[@user-ir4tf2nt6g]

Thank you for sharing your wisdom, Ven Nick. Buddhism and meditation have changed my life for the better. I would like to go back to the original teachings of Buddha and learn from them to enrich my spiritual health. Do you have any book recommendations?

[@nickkeomahavong01]

You’re most welcome! And yes, here are some books you can download for free:) nickkeomahavong.com/dhamma-1

[@osherpikado]

Peace.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

😊😊

[@blossoming_of_lotus_flower]

Everything you just said from medical problems to social issues.. I am experiencing them all and causes me anxiety and depression

[@alexanderlehmann4653]

Greetings from Germany :)

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Greetings to you also my friend 😊

[@NinaNina88999]

สาธุค่ะ 🙏🏻

[@Remmy750]

Master Nick, can you give us a brief tour of the monastery, if it is allowed? If not, then maybe a look at Thailand, and where you like to meditate? Thank you!

[@claridee0765]

Greetings from Delaware! It was an honor meeting you and Ven. Mike (Penn State💙) in Lancaster. We briefly spoke about my daughter’s overdose death and this video is right on time. I am definitely one of those who have read every self out book imaginable and still felt stuck before her death. What do you suggest as an authentic text for Buddhism, there is so much out there . 🙏

[@nickkeomahavong01]

It was a pleasure to meet you. I'm glad we got a chance to meditate together. Again my heart goes out to you. Here are some reading materials to get started. nickkeomahavong.com/dhamma-1 There's one book specially about death that you can check out :)

[@claridee0765]

@@nickkeomahavong01 Thank You, I will look into the link. I truly enjoy your newest book and have been sharing it with my friends. Please keep sharing your knowledge and wisdom 🙏when I came home from the event and posted the photos on Facebook, I had people reach out to me stating that they follow you too. 🙏

[@amaliaruja8947]

❤

[@nickkeomahavong01]

😊😊

[@candybroadway3023]

🙏

[@nickkeomahavong01]

😊😊

[@amare83]

❤🙏

[@KevinBun]

Hi Nick, do you have any thoughts on dealing with intergenerational trauma, and how to deal with toxic family members from a Buddhist perspective? I grew up in the Cambodian Buddhist tradition, but I've had trouble reconciling the teachings of filial piety alongside necessary healing and distance in the face of abuse.

[@teresitarazote5235]

Greetings 🙏 from Philippines 🇵🇭

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Greetings my friend 😊 hope you’re well

[@aldousu]

I'm also from the Philippine Islands, here in Alabang Muntinlupa

[@maloumonsma3954]

🙏💞

[@alisonmitchell9178]

Hi Venerable Nick, thank you for this video. I just wondered, are there any books you can recommend on the subject of spiritual wisdom and Buddhism for beginners?😊

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you and yes here are some books you can download: nickkeomahavong.com/dhamma-1

[@ValGracia-px6wg]

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[@mariekarlsson2119]

Hej Nick Jag påminner mig själv om att vara tacksam för det jag kan göra trots sjukdom som jag har Jag tränar varje dag på att hjälpa andra genom tex lyssna aktivt på andra För mig har livet mening om jag kan ge tex ett leende en lärdom eller en kram Ju äldre jag blir desto mera tycker jag att livet går ut på att ge och att vara snäll😀❤️

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Beautiful 😊😊

[@user-ux6he6db1t]

What books should I read

[@buketmax]

Hi, what is the sacred text? How can I search in the google? Thank you so much for your tips in our self development journey 🙏🏼

[@skaranth8898]

Namaste In my current situation, this information is very useful. Still I am in need of your guidance to handle myself in a much better way. I lost my daughter 2 months ago, she was 22, it is like the whole world collapsed to me..... I could not stop my tears.... No reasons to live.... Moreover, I don't want to come out of her memories.... 🙏🏻

[@blissfullyaliveyoga5350]

Sending you love. May your heart heal and may you find peace and joy again 🙏

[@skaranth8898]

Tq 🙏🏻

[@Aurora-uh9nk]

Sending big hugs Undoubtedly, the memory of your daughter remains with you forever. At first, these remembrances may bring pain. Eventually, though, the thought of your lost daughter can uplift and sustain you, and even bring you joy. She lives in yr heart ALWAYS ❤

[@skaranth8898]

Tq🥹

[@Remmy750]

You don’t have to be a Buddhist to reap the rewards of it’s wisdom. You can learn from anyone.

[@LifeIsATest4TheHereafter]

So you regularly travel back and forth between Thailand and the US?