Why LESS is MORE | A Monk Explains Minimalism

Why LESS is MORE | A Monk Explains Minimalism
In a world where we are taught to want more and acquire more, Buddhist monks on the other hand, seek the opposite. We want less. (and please understand the word "want" with proper context). In this video, I wanted to share how having less can bring peace.
Many men from around the world have come to Thailand to ordain to be Buddhist monks, and many of them report that having less actually brought them inner peace. I wanted to share some insight into why that is. I hope you enjoy and can take this concept to apply to your daily life. #monks #monk #minimalist #buddhistmonks
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0:00 Intro
3:52 Difference between monks and lay people
4:32 Minimalism
10:20 One reason people suffer
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[@nickkeomahavong01]

What in your life do you NOT need and can get rid of?

[@rubykelley5581]

Probably almost everything. I've gotten a lot more minimalistic as I've gotten older but I'm still holding onto things I don't really need. I need to be more mindful of the attachments I have to things.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

@@rubykelley5581 wonderful. Thank you for the honesty Ruby :-)

[@nickkeomahavong01]

@@walklittlelady wonderful :-)

[@johnmackenzie8559]

Too many books. I need a clear out. But everything I have in my apartment I actually use.

[@dariuszgorski7133]

My life has shown me the best way to rid of things you don't need. I've moved several times over past 15 years , with each move my stuff was getting smaller and smaller , with each move I was becoming much more intentional with any purchase simply because I couldn't bare the thought of dragging any unnecessary burden with me should I need to move again , it came with an experience of having to pack and move a lot of unnecessary stuff at first, but it did eventually proven to teach me valuable lesson of being intentional with any idea of buying anything new Absolutely agree with you Nick , less thing you own , less things you worry about

[@mochiwaffles]

Simple things like drinking coffee, working out, walking my dog, and listening to music are enough to make me feel content and peaceful. It's the ability to appreciate the little things in life that make us feel whole.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Wonderful 😊😊

[@Lunay08]

I 100% agree with this. My birthday was last week and I went to a garden and restaurant, and even though my birthday was amazing, I still prefer the smaller things. Drinking coffee, going to my local park and taking a walk, taking the bus to my doctor. These things bring me so much more fulfillment.

[@feyisthey]

Green tea is better

[@mytube92369]

Drinking coffee is not helpful for the body,stressing the body mind and affecting the body in many ways . It is promoted for business and sustained by sharks.

[@feyisthey]

@@mytube92369 exactly

[@chriswong8659]

Gandhi's 5 Keys to Simple Living 1. Accumulate Little 2. Eat Simple Food 3. Dress Simply 4. Lead a Simple, Stress-Free Life 5. Let Your Life Be Your Message

[@redgatecrt]

You’re missing one vital key. Positive and negative. You can not have one without the other. Careful not to portray false hope.

[@jshdhdyjfjdjfhfyyene731]

All of these are byproduct of Ghandi's 1 strength, the practicing of Bhagavad Gita's Jnaan Karm Dhyaan and Bhakti

[@theresaheywood9479]

May I suggest you read deeper into Ghandis life.He definitely liked the simple innocent things in life.!!The poor female victims have attested to that.Just saying,WOLVES HIDE UNDER SHEEPS CLOTHING 🙏

[@CaptApril123]

@@theresaheywood9479 Yep, Ghandis, Mother Teresa, etc.. Probably not a good idea to look too closely at our moral heroes, you'll always find dark stuff.

[@AMcDub0708]

Sounds very much like the life of my Lord Jesus

[@spirostathos5074]

Remember, we came into this earth with nothing and we leave this earth with nothing ! Peace to all. ☺😊😀

[@cable30]

That what pops in mind anytime i try declutter lol. and slow i go and get rid of any.

[@paperchaser_number_one]

Maybe it is true, but shopping ultra-abundance is crucial for me to be happy, as long as I am alive on this world.

[@YellowKing1986]

@@paperchaser_number_one It's not crucial to your happiness. You're being decieved by this broken culture. The hole you have inside can never be filled with goods of any kind.

[@paperchaser_number_one]

@@YellowKing1986 Fuckin' commie

[@YellowKing1986]

@@paperchaser_number_one :D Oh god you're such a simpleton. I lived in a communist country you moron. I know a lot more about what's wrong about it than you do. And this has NOTHING to do with communism. Bye.

[@TheOfficialCaseMade]

I'm currently living in a van with my girlfriend, and the process of condensing my belongings to the bare necessary has been very eye-opening. I had accumulated so many things; as a guitarist, I fell into "How many guitars do I need? Just one more" and ended up with 30 at one point. As a car/motorcycle lover I had five cars and five motorcycles, all needing various repairs and maintenance. I had twelve pairs of shoes and almost TWO HUNDRED tee shirts. I remember trying to sell and give things away, being surrounded by a sea of things that I thought I loved and needed to be happy... and feeling imprisoned. I was tied to a place I didn't want to be, drowinging in things that I have traded precious years of my life to own. As I continue living nomadically, I'm learning more and more what I really need to be happy and it is surprisingly not very much. I realize that the more things I get rid of, the more free I feel.

[@TheRock-xj7hs]

EXACTLY!

[@SuperBrilliantbrunet]

Yes! 🥰

[@TATNThisAintThatNetwork]

Did you keep at least your favorite guitar 🎸?

[@perplexedpat]

I’d have to have one guitar and one motorcycle. I’d trade my house for a nice van anytime

[@TheOfficialCaseMade]

@@TATNThisAintThatNetwork luckily I am fortunate enough to have friends and family that will hang onto some of them for me! I still have about a dozen, I'm currently selling most of those. I have five guitars that were gifts that I could never part with, and a couple others that I acquired on my own that are special to me. I keep a $75 Squier 51 in the van 😁

[@karmas_coming]

I just moved and it's amazing how little I can live with. I have a bed, desk & chair, mini fridge, dresser. And a great open space. I don't see that as empty space, it's space filled with peace.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

That's great Simona. Now you have more room for yourself :)

[@KikiAndJeffreyPearl]

Love it

[@elevationview673]

Well said

[@savannahrobbins8934]

Amen to that ;)

[@kayligo]

Filled with peace, not Stuff. Love it

[@quorrakai]

Stop living your life for other people. Stop caring what people think. Delete all social media. Live your life for YOU. Focus on the positive. Meditate. Get out in nature. Treat your fellow human and animal with love and respect. 😊🌺🌷

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Wonderful. It can be so simple :-)

[@mrchips96]

Good recipe for happiness!

[@camille5685]

❤❤

[@forrestaustin7050]

KZbin is social media.

[@quorrakai]

@@forrestaustin7050 It is but it isn't. I choose who I listen to and my channels are all positive. Like this channel. It's a great tool for research.

[@lornasandoval1699]

I agree! The simpler you are, the less things to worry about. Simplicity is beauty.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

sadhu sadhu. 🙂🙂🙂

[@corinnebrown3695]

I have naturally curly hair. It's low maintenance. I don't go clothes shopping...I recycle...I have 4 pairs of shoes. I work with plants outside, so live in my work boots. I don't even follow trends.. just my own. I live remotely, no TV. No stereo, I do have a small car! I hike on coastal paths...or in the woods, all near me. I am vegan, don't eat out... I have no debt & a minimum wage job. I don't feel I need more. I guess easy for me as no children! By choice! I live in Cornwall, beautiful part of the UK.

[@user-ty2cw9dc4q]

fewer possesions, less worries, and more time for self-growth.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Yes that is definitely the case. With less things we just have more time :-)

[@PhoticSneezeOne]

The problem in capitalist society is, that possessions give you power over others! The landlord decides your rent, the corporation your wages, the elites your governmental policies and so on. Sadly, it isnt that simple.

[@user-ty2cw9dc4q]

@@PhoticSneezeOne my monthly expenses is less than USD350 including monthly payment for house loan. Small house, no air cond., just fan, no TV, no wife, no gf. Cheap car. Vegan. No new clothes, wear same work attires for 5－15 years. Spend for needs, not for wants. When we put more attention into practice (I practise Vipassana) in daily life～such as whenever we walk, sit, open doors, wash hands etc… we find calm & peace, hence, less wants, live in simplicity.

[@AmyK007]

My sentiments exactly.

[@soniatiwari9986]

@@user-ty2cw9dc4qwow amazing sir.

[@alexsandradaclan722]

when you are young, you want to experience life but when you are getting older you just want peace and genuine happiness.

[@savannahrobbins8934]

Good thing I’m starting on minimalism while I’m young then ;) I’m the Good child. Minimalism is probably the most “rebellious” thing I have ever done in the eyes of my parents

[@zainabfarooq9468]

True

[@GabijaS18]

Welp I’m 19 and sick of everything already. Maybe I’m an old soul.

[@hannahmitchell87]

@@GabijaS18 Well you've not had the best start to your adult life. It's been on pause for over a year. I'm not surprised you're fed up love. Hang in there & try to find pleasure & gratitude in the little things 🖤🖤🖤

[@redgatecrt]

@Alex be careful, it can be a never ending search.

[@jamesbernhardt6557]

I'm a strong Christian and I find so much value and wisdom in the monks lifestyle! so much respect and will be looking to learn more ways to live a better and full life

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Beautiful James. We can learn from each other 😊

[@lauren5260]

Me too James! Sometimes the Christian life can be very materialistic and I want to move away from that

[@frankm.2850]

If you haven’t, you should read about father Thomas Merton. He was a Catholic monk who studied Buddhism and Daoism and held both traditions in great respect. Protestantism doesn’t have a monastic tradition, but the tradition thrives in Catholicism and orthodox Christianity. While I encourage your desire to learn about the Dhamma, I also encourage you to learn from the monastic traditions of your own faith.

[@binbim8183]

Sadhguru has nice videos on Christianity

[@lauren5260]

@Awaken King I probably didn’t articulate myself very well. I didn’t mean I am materialistic and want to stop being so. I meant I wanted to move away from churches who promote materialism with the prosperity culture that seems inherent in most modern church teachings these days. But yea I admit I’m not perfect and could definitely improve 👍 blessings and have a great day 🤗

[@tranquilityrelaxationsounds]

This is a beautiful way of living. Monks are the original minimalists. We as humans will always want more, as long as there is someone else to compare to- it's seriously damaging and something we need to train our minds to stop doing

[@genem.4184]

In the end, the things that you own, end up owning you🤔

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Yes that is very true Gene :-)

[@johntrentis_my_hero6667]

Crazy movie, but there’s some wisdom in there.

[@simeonbanner6204]

But you can't fix a bike without some tools or repair a monastery roof without hammers and so on.

[@genem.4184]

@@simeonbanner6204 😆

[@paulmuaddib3470]

@@simeonbanner6204 or perhaps medical attention for you child

[@kenwilliamsvoice]

Americans have storage units stuffed full to the brim with stuff. Stuff we don't even remember that we own. It's crazy. It's insane. It's psychotic. Your video is refreshing.

[@alirezaazimipour3637]

We purchase things in order to pay storage fees to keep them. Storage facilities are a multi million dollar industry. Go figure....

[@jayr.617]

America is a young country now and very materialistic. When it is 1000 years old it MAY be a more spiritual land. Like the Asian culture.

[@kayligo]

Describes my dad. Took him months to move all his stuff into a 3 bedroom house with two living rooms and a shed and he Still has to build another shed for his stuff. Then a fire came and everything burned up. Life just isn’t about Stuff. Use stuff, love people. Don’t love stuff and use people 🙏🏻

[@cable30]

Seeing minimalist video showed how storage places came to be and why families need bigger homes if they think do at time. storage places is just rental space for crap u forget u had and times it get sold to buyers if u stop paying the rent for the space. and some space has a mix of crap and good stuff that buyers can use or just sell anytime. and now why some homes are like huge cause the builders read families want space so u gonna pay more for space anytime. so untill u buy the house al at once u just renting til it paid off. but u still got bills to have needs while u live there anytime. but this video shows all we spend to maintain ourself anytime and why we go broke cause some or many feel u need so much cause try be like others anytime by chance.

[@kH-bv8ix]

Yes. So true! I am one who has a storage unit. My children are grown and I sold my house to live in a smaller place. I kept a few things for my children till they were settled. Now I'm getting rid of them. It's a process eliminating things and changing. I just no longer need or use all that I had. I took up so many hobbies for the benefit of others and my children. Now I get to enjoy passing my hobbies and "stuff" to others. ie. All my camping gear. I had 10 marvelous years camping with friends and family. And it was fun to accumulate. Now I'm ready to pass it on to another young family. ❤😊 Cheers!

[@dbrown2890]

I’m not sure why but I instantly became calm watching this . Peace in this chaos is what I’m looking for .

[@trmancad7060]

Thats because of our current ideology linked so much to capitalism as a horrible form of life , giving you money, yes , ok, but it comes with stress, what do others will think about your curricula , depression, and so much bullshit your life with extremely short time on earth dont need.

[@vonkauentheforbidden9589]

In December I ended up homeless in Seattle. It was a miserable and horrible experience. I was in a tent on a sidewalk. But there was one big benefit of it: it forced me to get rid of everything I couldn't carry. Including my own ego. It taught me a deeper compassion than I otherwise would have known. Now I spend most of my spare time advocating for the unhoused, helping them. I was always kind of into minimalism, but found it hard to part with certain things I had clung to for over a decade. Or longer. This made me let go. I was only homeless for a few days before getting help from my family and escaping it. But that experience may have been a turning point in my life that changed me. I am far from mastering the self. But I am better than I was. I think it was a necessary tribulation. As Rumplestiltskin says: all magic comes with a price. Now I have a great job and am making a huge difference. I have more friends than I ever have.

[@bobbyandersson3382]

May I ask you something....if you ended up home less and in a tent... Why didnt you change your location to a more warmer place as there are so many beautiful States with beautiful beaches and the likes If you fancy... I dont get it... Why put your selvs in a position that makes it difficult like that.? Help me understand. Thanks 🙏🏽

[@vonkauentheforbidden9589]

@@bobbyandersson3382 Moving is rarely so simple. Especially when you have no money. Plus, Seattle is where I wanted to live.

[@bobbyandersson3382]

@@vonkauentheforbidden9589 well... you cant have it all. Who knows... Maybe you will be forced to relocate in the coming future depending on the situation unfortunatly

[@vonkauentheforbidden9589]

@@bobbyandersson3382 uh. . . . what does that mean? You know, I'm not currently homeless. I just was homeless. Wait, do you live in Seattle and are thinking I shouldn't get to be in the city because I was homeless? Because if so, wow. That's vile. Not sure the Buddha would approve of such an attitude. If not, then good. But I'm still confused by what you mean. I kind of reacted because there are people who do get really hateful towards the homeless here, so I kinda have a hair trigger about it.

[@vonkauentheforbidden9589]

@@bobbyandersson3382 I would also point out that moving doesn't help with homelessness. It just makes you homeless somewhere else, likely where you have even less resources available.

[@nguyenkhanho2251]

Many times I saw rich people around me worrying about too many things and not having true happiness, I realized that being rich is not at all my goal. Now I'm searching for true wisdom, peaceful lifestyle through my habits.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Wonderful. Yes its so important to have a middle way. Excess is not so good :)

[@ananyats5063]

same

[@simeonbanner6204]

It's true what you say. Probably is we have a world economy based on people buying stuff. I read in France the government is passing a law that products must be or partly repairable. How many of us could repair a toaster, bike? The cars sold are mostly impossible to service so people have to go to a Ford dealer or equivalent. Jeff Amazon Besos is like the old East India Company that more or less created the British Empire through a monopoly on trade. If Amazon invests in a area the politicians are powerless to do or say much. I had some rich friends and they never showed logos or talked about what they bought (they had grown up with money, professional families and never thought about it). In contrast I follow some friends (I've never met) on social media from countries like Jamaica, Ghana and other poorer countries. Often I see them or their kids and families posing for a photograph next to a SUV or something they don't own or a showing a mobile phone. There a logo on a shirt, dark sunglasses and a SUV means you are somebody to be taken seriously. Hope we can move to different model. Though our politicians, even Biden now is reluctant to change the model.

[@ananyats5063]

@@simeonbanner6204 I see this in my own country the primary aspiration as being able to afford luxury goods instead of trying to achieve financial independence.

[@babybirdhome]

@@simeonbanner6204 I worked as a chauffeur for 5 years driving all kinds of rich or successful or influential or famous people. One of the things I noticed, of those that I drove to or from their homes, was how many of them had very little in their homes. Lots of empty space, and carefully chosen and arranged things here and there, and little else. They did live in nice homes with expensive things, but not very many things. Many of them seemed quite pragmatic about what they had, and that they probably didn’t go buy something new without considering whether they should first get rid of something else. I didn’t grow up that way myself. I grew up in a relatively poor family, where everything seemed limited or hard to get, so you valued what you had and you took care of it, but you rarely got rid of it. I still have too many things to this day, but I still remember the lessons I learned from some of the “rich” people I worked for (and some of the lessons I learned from other “rich” people who had lots of things). I learned that I want to learn how to have less, and to be thoughtful and considered about what things I have and what things I want. I don’t actually want much.

[@mrchips96]

More is never enough!

[@nickkeomahavong01]

It really is a never ending cycle :)

[@malikshabazz7596]

That is true for most, this is why individuals should be aware of their desires and know when this is becoming an addiction/sickness and have the will to put a stop on this. There are many billionaires who know how to put a stop on their desires and don't have to.

[@savannahrobbins8934]

Joshua Becker says, or quotes “if organizing worked, wouldn’t you be done by now?”

[@joluijten8935]

If less is more than nothing is everithing

[@meimeijiang5945]

Then what is enough?

[@ninacobfeld6240]

I am a Christian but I listened to this amazing man and his wise and beautiful words. His way of life is extremely simple but his wise words resonated with me and the struggles I am having with simplifying my life.

[@jenniferakes8224]

I think as we age we understand this concept a little better. After the loss of both of my parents and having to deal with the possessions left behind in their estates I got a wake up call regarding, do we own our possessions or do they own us? I have simplified my own life getting rid of a lot of the chaos that surrounded me, which freed me from the stress of these items. Where will I store them, will I use them, can someone else make better use of them? I came up with my own "uniform" of sorts and considerably downsized my wardrobe to "uniforms" that fit my true and real life, instead of buying what fit the life I wanted to be living. I still have possessions but find far more peace in the space and nature than I ever did in the chaos that was my life filled with possessions. Thank you for explaining the difference between the lifestyles and for explaining minimalism more. I strive for a more minimal lifestyle but lack the discipline required for the lifestyle you have chosen.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much for sharing my friend and sorry for your loss. Death really does put things in perspective.

[@rrrobeltnest7295]

After 37 years of marriage I looked around and I thought do I want to leave all this for my sons to deal with lots of possessions the marriage wasn’t good I knew she would take everything from me in a Divorce she did and it’s the best feeling I have getting rid of everything in one sweep. I consider myself a menimalist now it’s the best feeling that’s why I clicked on this video

[@soulrelaxingtime2364]

simplicity is the ultimate sophistication💚

[@braxxian]

I discovered minimalism a few years back. Best day f my life. I now work part time with a lot less stuff and a lot more time.

[@parmenides5032]

How can you survive financially if you work part time?

[@jennyofficial4431]

What he says is true. However, majority of us finding its hard to overcome self judgment and social expectation

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Sadhu Sadhu 😊😊 thank you so much jenny

[@anastasiya8314]

You can look presentable to society and still be minimal. Your self worth should not be measured by feedback from others but from your internal self.

[@GabithWhyborn]

Another reason and the main reason we're suffering is because we create an identity and we try to maintain it everyday. When you have mystical experiences or awakening, you see there is no more identity, no beliefs and you're totally free... It's an amazing experience

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Yes very true 😊😊

[@jJust_NO_]

friction is what keeps life going. too much peace of mind leads to eventual non existent. until motivation gets so low youd just ask one day whats the point of living.

[@evanioviana2630]

Peace is what is essential!

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Yes definitely :)

[@ferdinandocoluccelli9574]

@USMC DEVIL DOG your idea of peace isn't the true peace.

[@ferdinandocoluccelli9574]

@USMC DEVIL DOG this is your (conditioned) vision. From such perspective it's absolutely useless to try to go deeper. Peace! :)

[@ferdinandocoluccelli9574]

@USMC DEVIL DOG thanks from the deep of the hearth, my friend. God bless you.

[@ferdinandocoluccelli9574]

@UCpvMm4yMQLtBrqbpk7caJIQ I agree. God bless you.

[@AmyK007]

It’s about quality over quantity. Simplicity gives you a quality life. You don’t need to be a monk to live by these principles. You can apply in your normal life.

[@mycatisromeo]

I've always said, "the person who is grateful for their life and has nothing else, is already doing better than the person who has everything but appreciates nothing."

[@nexusintake7179]

The best happiness in life is found through nature. You don't even have to think about it, just let it be and you will blossom naturally.

[@stevenpace6782]

After you remove the clutter and excess from your life, what is left over tells you who you really are.

[@ganeshsarate9046]

Wise❤

[@foodforthought1007]

I have been practicing letting go of most of my possessions for two years now and it really gives me a lot of peace of mind ☺️🙏🏼

[@ghoomantu52]

Same here

[@kH-bv8ix]

It is definitely a process! Cheers!

[@licavishekghosh]

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[@annacalvez784]

I'm glad I have found this channel. I'm truly intending to live a minimalist lifestyle. This is just very helpful and enlightening.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Welcome to the channel Anna. Glad you're here :)

[@veronicachambers3294]

Every day I feel I want less in life…. I have a feeling it is truly innate to be with just self and most basic needs. I’m grateful for this video and others comments. Thank you.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you so much 😊

[@Cosmicsurfpro]

Imagine if the whole planet thought like this! Drop the ego and connect

[@erockvaughn2190]

I did this five years ago. Best decision of my life. Sold my house, cars and everything in it. My life has never been better. I also shaved my head, the only thing is I wish I would have done it sooner.

[@bobbyandersson3382]

@@erockvaughn2190 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👍🏽

[@DrLewis82]

Totally 💯

[@cable30]

@@erockvaughn2190 Sometimes it takes a wakeup call to make us notice and change any.

[@paperchaser_number_one]

Minimalism is the new communism. Stop it and live lavish.

[@CarAngel]

Most people don't have time for themselves, and hate to be by themselves they call it boring.

[@Andrew_Kono]

bc it's so foreign to them, society has conditioned them so good that it's beyond recognition.

[@cable30]

Because they dont try for even a week to relax and enjoy time alone with no one around to know what it like to do so anytime.then go back to being around everyone and then decide what they like best. it cool to be around others but sometimes things can get off balance if stuff anyone does bugs u for any reason so u discover ok to hang with others but time for urself matters alot to anytime. u either deal with chaos all the time or enjoy the quiet anytime.

[@CarAngel]

@@cable30 I try being by my self at least a few hours daily, I find it very refeshing and invigorating, makes me appreciate my own life.😊

[@rajhynez]

So true.... it's sad

[@jJust_NO_]

because people are different. even your own lifes preference shifts and change. ive been following buddhist literature for almost 5 years and after awhile you tend to wonder whats out there

[@eashwariiyadurai4456]

Thank you for making us realize that simplicity is the purest form of anything 🙏

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Sadhu Sadhu 😊😊 thank you Eashwari. It's a pleasure

[@Kyouma.]

When people walk into your room and say, "My, what a beautiful room!", they don't mean the room. They mean your stuff that's filling the room. How many people could actually see "the room"?

[@rmns987]

How many people could actually see "the room"?... possibly when it is empty :-)

[@Kyouma.]

@@rmns987 Not seeing the room without its content is like not seeing the canvas under the painting. Without the emptiness of the room, there couldn't be any stuff in it at all

[@rmns987]

@@Kyouma. I agree.

[@prometheus9142]

I didn't even notice you didn't have eyebrows until you said it yourself lol

[@supekira]

Out of all this explanation, You have picked eyebrows. No wonder your name is 'Prometheus' :p

[@Amarachiijoy]

@@supekira are you Nigerian ? 😂

[@jclaytoncabral5106]

A few years ago, I spent Thanksgiving at me ex-wife's place to visit with our daughter. Her new brother-in-law started telling me all about the projects he was doing at work. He asked me what I did for a living. I told him I worked at Kmart. He wouldn't look at or speak to me the rest of the evening.

[@jessicacole8404]

Man that's shallow!

[@robertclarke7648]

If you don't have peace you don't have anything. And if you do have it pass it on to someone else.

[@callieduval3000]

He will remember this conversation once he realizes material things are just that material and not long lasting and do not contribute to inner peace and joy. Happiness is temporary joy is satisfaction and fulfillment.

[@joey_bruno]

What a shame he doesn't even have a basic manner!

[@bgoodorhell4u]

J Clayton Cabral tell your ex-wife brother in law that I say to go fuck himself ..

[@acajudi100]

My happiness is supporting myself and generously helping honest non beggars on the quiet. I worked from 7 to 70 and will be 81 in October living in Queretaro. I am not GREEDY or dishonest, and those who are are going to hell in gasoline drawers, for God knows all we plan and carry out, and you will reap what you have sown

[@nickkeomahavong01]

thank you for sharing and greetings to you from thailand my friend :)

[@C6BD]

He who can live like a Monk will live like a King.

[@joshcranshaw4342]

Once my children are of age, I'll be joining you. It's been a lifelong dream of mine

[@bobbyandersson3382]

And so you will. Good luck 🙏🏽

[@greaterideas2725]

Right

[@paperchaser_number_one]

I dream about opposite side of scale.

[@joshcranshaw4342]

@@paperchaser_number_one and that's OK too, just understand what you really truly want in the end and go for it. No matter what, no one can ever tell you wrong

[@evanmichaelmcintyre5286]

Your videos always make me want to be a better person and I cannot thank you enough for that.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

awww. Thank you much Evan. We can all help each other to be better :)

[@user-uh9bm3et9b]

Yeah, but it's not enough to get that motivation - try to share it with people around you - to make this world the better place🌍🙏

[@blessingscomewithpatience]

❤️ this message. It makes me think of Bible scripture…”To whom much is given, much will be required” (Luke 12:48). I have always lived by this. Many people want to live a grand lifestyle but are clueless on all that it takes to maintain all of the physical riches. Peace of mind is all we ever really need and can never be bought. 🙏🏽

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Sadhu Sadhu 😊😊 thank you so much for sharing.

[@mikelhoffman6075]

Hi

[@patsfreund9164]

Very interesting perspective. I especially liked your example of "hair" and your explanation. I never even thought about it in this way before. Keep making your videos. I enjoy them tremendously.

[@lindabulman6390]

What a great topic. Being older I've noticed that you reach a point where you think "Do I really need this thing?" You no longer want to maintain things that you've accumulated. There is a great freedom and space in letting go of things that no longer serve a purpose. Nicely said. Blessings

[@txspacemom765]

I love academics for the love of learning. I have pink hair and I am a minimalist. Not quite Monk minimalist but quite close. I don't worry about what society expects, I just live my life and try to help as many animals as I can. LOL I love your smile!

[@killawofe]

Happiness is a matter of subtraction, not addition. You drop things to be happy. Your grievances, your illusions, your concepts, your attachments Thank you so much for this video; I have been looking for something just like this for a long time.

[@paperchaser_number_one]

Another piece of anti-capitalist propaganda.

[@andrewmcknight1194]

You are great! I hope you put a lot of these out!

[@KellyS74]

The less you have the more appreciative you become of life around you. It's a beautiful thing ❤️

[@erickt8732]

I live in the small room!! No car. I only eat 1 meal a day!! I save I lot of money!! And I have more time to read more!!! Books 📚📚📚 this life is amazing!! Less worries,

[@excellent88]

But 1 meal a day is unhealthy

[@savannahrobbins8934]

I agree I probably wouldn’t eat one meal a day, it’s hard at times... but I understand the concept. There’s a strange feeling about Not eating at meal times when you are genuinely not hungry. And letting your stomach Actually recover from a big meal instead of feeding it constantly. It feels lighter, more in control. More freeing. And you likely eat homemade and unprocessed more often

[@savannahrobbins8934]

Go books! ;) I read physical books, kindle books, and audible books. It’s the only subscription I have

[@erickt8732]

@@savannahrobbins8934 same!!!

[@grasshopper8901]

@@excellent88 A lot of people do OMAD and intermittent fasting. They just pile their calories and nutritional needs into smaller eating windows, such as the one meal a day.

[@Seahawkess]

Thank you, Nick. Your videos are immensely helpful in my ongoing transition into deeper spirituality. You are a crest jewel of compassion.❤️🌹💚🙏🏽

[@hotbeautifulgirlschannel]

Wow I love your openness about your lifestyle. Such wisdom. The more you have, the more you have to take care of.

[@alanahorner8012]

A lot of our reasons for our anxiety and stress is because of the material world. We worry about what to wear and what to do to abide with society. I remember I chose not to leave my house because I didn’t have something fashionable to wear which is crazy now that I think back at it.

[@isabellouise8164]

I had a similar experience many times ... So many times staying inside bc I thought I was not pretty or well dressed enough and would be judged. Waste of worries! :D

[@claritadeluna6609]

Since before Covid started , I decided to let go of all my wardrobe from when I was working. Got rid of already read books for others to enjoy. Organized the little i need in such a way that in the dark, I know exactly where everything is. Freedom of possessions is wonderful. So much staff around is stifling. Thank you for the encouragement. Now, I’m trying to learn to detach myself from ppl so parting won’t be so difficult. I’m 74!

[@nickkeomahavong01]

That is great work Clarita. Keep it up :-)

[@OneMeInMyself]

Amazing work!!

[@kkr5428]

It’s freeing isn’t it? But do not detach yourself from people - parting will be difficult but there are a lot of memories to be made, adventures to have, with your favorite people before you’re time is up.

[@diptitpujari]

We should not be afraid of what is difficult. Do not detach from people or be excessively attached either.

[@jenison2985]

I love that you shared how you live your life with less. Thank you so much! This is enlightening and so helpful. 🌞

[@billybunter55]

You were in my recommended videos, for a reason I think, I completely get this video and as a regular visitor to Thailand and married to a thai national, I think I must at some point do a retreat to find a better version of myself. New sub from UK.

[@gurudra]

Identify the essential, eliminate the rest, simple living high thinking 🙏

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Yes, very nice :)

[@dubaisilkroute1882]

I intend to work on that today.

[@dubaisilkroute1882]

💥

[@cocofit9498]

I stumbled upon your channel yesterday only, and I just wanted to say thank you. Within 24 hours I’ve realised what’s been making me chronically ill. Sitting on the beach here in South Africa with your soothing voice in my headphones watching the ocean. Sending love

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Wonderful. Welcome to the channel :) Greetings from thailand

[@DeidarasTongues]

May I need ask what the reason was? - sincerely a chronically ill gal.

[@cocofit9498]

@@DeidarasTongues Of course :) It's a combination of not living my truth, i.e. trying to be something and someone I'm not, setting my expectations way too high, realising that those expectations were not even mine to begin with, holding onto resentment, living out of fear and from my ego, and finally, thinking that I should be anywhere else but right here right now. Wishing you healing and patience

[@LifeOnHoth]

​@@cocofit9498 I think - well, I know - this is true for millions of people. Not living one's truth means u live your life based on what others are expecting you to be. The paradox is: When you love yourself because you are valuable just because of who you are beyond all the masks and external expectations - that makes you more able to be what others need you to be. But then it's real. Hehe - that's kinda deep. It doesn't matter if you don't have a nice car anymore. It doesn't matter if you don't have the largest house, it doesn't matter that you aren't rich - because you are truly rich when you are able to connect with yourself and the people around you - and in being that happy person, you get to make others happy.

[@mmatshekomosito2220]

This is incredible! Thanks for this reminder. We are born with all we need. The things of this world are of no benefit to the soul most of the time🧘🏾‍♂️

[@alkaloitongbam6684]

Thanks for this, I really needed this: hope you have a wonderful day today❤️

[@victorl.6790]

Is so true that we all come into this world empty handed, we all leave this world empty handed.

[@soulofanamelessbar]

I've spent the last week or so going through all my clothes and donating most of them. It's a great feeling of letting go, even with something as simple as that. Thanks for the video :)

[@kayligo]

I’m doing the same now. It’s funny, it’s hard for me to give it away but once it’s gone I can’t even remember what I let go of. I just enjoy having more space lol

[@kingcoffee3005]

Really like your take on the benefits of minimalism :) Thanks!

[@buylessandtravelmore7088]

Very nice video! “A life of peace.” That’s what we need!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@marcinw5433]

Nick, thank you for a good lesson. I'm a minimalist since 2019 and its a wonderfull time. I have a less problems, less stuff and more peace. I'm an introvert person and peace is my small temple. I love it.

[@shrutijoshi553]

Anything which is making me addicted towards it, I would always be away from those things, people & situation.. Since my childhood, I was never attracted to lavish lifestyle.... Having little awareness about ur looks is normal...but it never went to addiction & compulsion. Rather I was & am happy with simplicity & nature around me. Metta to you all lovely people. 🙏🌺🌷🌺

[@mikelhoffman6075]

Hello there Always keep this beautiful smile on your face always

[@pattyxsarah]

Yes, love this video! It resonates with me so much, I have just recently moved out of my parents home and feel like every item is a burden in my life. I have learned to live that there is so much I do not need and do not want! Thank you for the messages :) khàawp khun kha

[@nicolo.lazzaro]

Thank you for the wonderful videos and this community of people you're helping to aggregate

[@Knowthyself1013]

2 Weeks ago I worked 2 jobs. Although the money was coming in, I found myself having career ideas I couldn't act on. The more it happened the more miserable I became. I finally decided to cut the 2nd job to act on my dreams. I've never felt happier making such a decision...

[@expressionoffreedom7165]

You're not wrong. It's literally the task of minimalizing is a job of it's own. I wish I could get rid of the vast majority of my stuff as responsibly as possible. I'm not a fan of throwing things in a trash can.

[@lifeontheround]

Absolutely beautiful. So much freedom has the Buddhist life 🙏 and you are a beautiful speaker/teacher

[@rayramirez6464]

wow! I'm very much impressed and this, and it has changed my life!

[@jucyjay8398]

I never had to much to begin with as a child. When I was homeless a few years ago . I notice stuff is not that important.

[@BrothaNeo]

This confirms what I have been doing and thinking a large portion of my own life. That is the TOP reason why I never sought out to purchase a vehicle for myself. The extra care needed for a vehicle I don't care about. It's funny how just in only 3 minutes of viewing this video I said out loud that "I like him" lol! I can feel the inner peace and love he has within him! Thank you for this video! I appreciate it.

[@TylerG7777]

I LOVED this video. I found minimalism 2 years ago. It’s been a wonderful, slow, steady journey. I am subscribing! Thank you Nick.

[@DancinstarJill]

Amazing! Thank you for the reminder, yes simple is peaceful.

[@HelenHuaDiep]

Thanks master, I have a lot to letting go, I will start to do a little bit when I have time.

[@stocktrend839]

Very interesting. Thank you for sharing your life as a monk. Learn a lot from you. Its informative to get a glimpse about your life as a monk. I feel motivated to look at my own life to keep it simple and stress free, worry free. Thank you so much.

[@naynay3174]

I needed this. Thank you so much ❤️

[@knottymom88]

Such an infectious SMILE...I could listen to u forever...your gentle but direct delivery is so wonderful.. thank u thank u thank u for opening the door for this lay person whos searching for the courage to let things go...little by little ...so far so good 👍 Love from Sandyeggo!! ;)

[@tammiestarwich8681]

Love this. I really want to come a monk. I love that lifestyle. I think of myself as a minimalist and and feel the pressure to look a certain way and do what I need to do top fit in but I am older now and all that seems so irrelevant because when I die I am not taking anything with me and I don't think any one says when they are dying they wished they bought those red shoes.Plus, I am exhausted!! I am trying to transition to a nomadic lifestyle where I can travel with only a backpack and be of service by offering what I have as a health and life coach. Even though I think I didn't own I lot I do. This has been inspiring and maybe today I can throw out those shoes I have not worn for five years. It's a start.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

sadhu sadhu. thank you so much 🙂🙂🙂 and yes, it's so interesting how we keep things for such a long time and we don't even use it. haha

[@mikelhoffman6075]

Hello there how is the weather

[@SleepingSun4]

This is a beautiful video, love the way you explain this matter. Thank you 🙏

[@scorpio7938]

This is so true i have been decluttering less to have to deal with much better

[@goth00000]

Once again , an eye opener. I never think about the multiple "things" I own and the burden and worrying that each one carries. Thank you, Nick.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Thank you ❤️

[@cherinelsonc]

Since my mom passed and saw that she hoarded a lot of stuff, I too am trying to get rid of stuff. Watching your channel has help me in a lot of ways. I’m still in a process of thinking of ways to declutter and become a minimalist. I’m learning 🙏thank you

[@tt4570]

Love it, thank you for sharing!

[@kH-bv8ix]

Beautiful! I enjoyed this.

[@barbwired10]

I don’t have a car for 8 years now and i’ve travelled more inspite of that. It’s so liberating not to spend money maintaining thar car anymore. And true that our time is very important. Owning less gives you more time for other valuable activities

[@rmns987]

I am 40 years old. I have not owned a car as well. I bought my very first smart phone when I was 35 and have a second one. I have a family now with a kid. Car looks like a necessity to travel together. Renting as needed is not practical in the place I live. I have pressure from my other half as well. Minimalism is becoming a challenge.

[@user-rg5qk8lf7q]

I am following minimalism for more than 3years. But sometimes i feel little doubt for people's reaction around me. But this video helps me everytime to stay steady in my path.i know i am in the right path.buddhang saranang gachhami❤🙏🙏🙏❤

[@nickkeomahavong01]

I’m glad it’s helpful 😊

[@Leto85]

Halfway through, that part was new for me. It now sounds so obvious why you go bold as not having to take care of your hair anymore (because you're bold) will also free yourself more. Brilliant! No time for hair means more time for innergrowth. Thanks a lot for this lesson! :)

[@ascendinguniversalbutterfly]

Thank you for this wonderful video, I have a very simplistic lifestyle, nature for me is the rarest and most precious gift bestowed upon us beings, appreciative for this amazing breath, that sustains us every minute of each beautiful day. Many blessings and peace🌏💜💫

[@curiousplayfan]

I really like this concept and have subscribed to the monk's channel of wisdom!! I love to be surrounded by warm genuine people. However, I can only apply the concept towards possessions (having only what is necessary for growth). On physical appearances, I have to maintain it (with all the troubles)- because although I love to be simply & comfortably dressed, my co-workers judge me (publicly) for not wearing heels and stylist attire and often call me out if I start wearing "like an old lady". It is city standards for work professionalism.

[@melmill1164]

I needed to hear this today. I don’t know how this showed up on my feed, but it was perfect.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Perfect timing mel :-) hope you enjoyed the video

[@pamguevara9237]

This is what we all need. PEACE💗

[@migolgallardo8859]

Yes ur ryt less things less worries. This is very ideal for me as well. Tnk u for d infos abt minalism

[@michaelnguyen3159]

when he said If you have less things, you have more time. I just ended my relationship and I have so much more time for me to reflect on my life through meditation and philosophy. It's so interesting to read philosophy like Lao tzu, stoichism, and Buddhism because they similarly teach about getting rid of external objects, and living with a content minimalist style and that possessions lead to this suffering including toxic people. Iv grown so much over the last 3 months, and let go of my toxic past, and really been able to love myself to the fullest!!!!!!! I think that's what the monk is teaching us. That we should be satisfied with our whole being and appreciate what we have rather than what we want.

[@nickkeomahavong01]

Beautiful michael. Keep up the great work :-)

[@nm.96-]

Your work here, on youtube, is so important, brother! You gave us so much peace, so much insights, so much things to think about... I just love your voice, how you speak to us, how calm you are. I am really enjoying your videos and it's helping me a lot! Please, if it's possible (and if it's good for you, of course) never stop teaching us! I was kind looking for a master, a sifu to help me put my head on the right place... and now, I kind found you... I know that we have to be our own masters, but you are really helping me, anyway! Thank you so much!

[@mikelhoffman6075]

Hi there how is the weather

[@YorkshireGirlinDarwin]

Oh I adore this message, would love to spend time in Thailand and learn & enjoy the Buddha’s teaching ❤️❤️

[@8286happy]

I love this video again.. I start to practice minimalism and I love Nick's lifestyle indeed. I have been downsize in 2021. Thanks to Nick!