How to Simplify Your Life | A Monk's Guide

Where can you live with more intention in your life?

At age 53, I am learning to live this simple life lesson with much success. I have never felt such peace and clarity like this before. Namaste.

I'm a follower of Christ, not a Buddhist, but I really admire you, my brother. If only your location is near to me, I would have brought you cold Starbucks coffee with whipped cream right now. Thank you so much for sharing your life with us. I really appreciate it. You are wonderful!

Oh I hear you loud and clear on this one! I am physically disabled ( not wheelchair bound) and the voice of my x-husband kept whispering, “you aren’t disabled. Go out and get a job like a decent American” ( he was a cop and very controlling and emotionally abusive). So I challenged myself and went back to school to become a paralegal (I was always interested in law and I couldn’t go back to being a nurse because of my physical limitations). I go my “dream job” in a DAs office and it ended up being my job from hell. I was miserable and depressed and my health got even worse. My personality did not jive with that environment. Needless to say I was fired ( cuz I refused to quit) . It was a hard blow but I took the time after to reflect on who I was at the job and why it didn’t work and then focused on what do I want to do . Long story but I took up painting and my current husband built me an art studio and now I enjoy every day. I actually go to bed looking forward to tomorrow.

My philosophy / religion is: “Be good to yourself and others.” It doesn’t have to be anymore complicated than that.

One of your previous videos in which you touched on these topics changed my life. I changed my relationship with food, now eating three times per day when I'm working as my job is physical and I cycle 16 miles to and from work and then eating twice per day when I am off as I don't require more. I was obese and struggled daily now I feel healthier and fit. My car now moves once per week as I cycle to work. My wardrobe has two sets of work clothes, two sets of home clothes and I wear on rotation. All these things have simplified my life and made my mind much healthier in the process. Keep up the great teachings xxx

This man is more of an inspiration to me than any sports star ever has been or will be, someday if I ever have kids, I will show them this man and say that this is all the teaching and life lessons you will ever need from a YouTube channel!

Venerable Nick you have become a very beloved reality check and teacher… “ Keep it Simple” never was so important ! Lessons lessons lessons💕 This is a giant classroom and I show up everyday to learn… Namaste and blessings to you always. Thank you for teaching us and sharing your wisdom… you are loved🤗💕🥰🌸🌺🌼🌞🌙🌎

Sending gratitude. I am new to community and in my desperation to survive a divorce after 30 years and to find peace of mind. I was led to Venerable Nick. I learned to surrendered to the pain once I heard you speak. I also learned to do the thought work necessary to be still. Thank you!! I learned to sit in stillness to discover purpose; that I matter and I'm forgiven. I am learning to have a new relationship with self. Thank you. Thank you for sharing 💕

I love my simple life,but i will never give up my cup of tea

Great video Nick, bought a second hand car - paid £3000 uk pounds - couldn’t afford anything more ! own about two suitcases of possessions, simple exercises, simple foods. Less attachment ☺️🙏🏻🌸 however my bedroom is also an office as I only have one room but one day it will be separate .

I studied the original Buddhist texts for two years. I am endlessly blessed to have known Buddhas teachings. It helped me to have a conscious direction for my mind. But I do believe that Buddhism is harmful in a sense that it pushes the idea that life is simply suffering and that you should leave it (with the desires that sustain it). Now I'm not a Buddhist an not interested in it but using some tools Buddha gave me is such a blessing. My message is that LIFE IS NOT SUFFERING. Life is such a bliss and when you leave the ignorance you don't suffer. You don't have to be a monk for that. Just my two cents that came spontaneously. May you be happy. Yes you who read this.

I know being true christian; Muslim; Budihist is a process which isn't linear or simple way; but I'm always impresed; interested & like those Budihist monks; their devotion & sacrefication for humanbeing to the better world & themsefes. They are my model to real life; specialy you & your community. GOD will render to them who by patient continounce in well doing seek for peace; glory; honour & imortality; enternal life.

I just came to know I can live without expectations because of you nick. I really thank you for your valuable teachings...I'm 19 years old and am go throughing Various unwanted problems in my life..I came to your videos just to distract myself..but now I transformed myself a lot ❤️love from India🇮🇳😊

Hi Ven. Nick. I have been following your videos for the past 2-3 years and I had followed your advise particularly on this topic (How to Simplify Your Life). I honestly felt happier and felt more contented in my life. But at the same time, I felt sad and depressed because of how people looked at me. When I went to the mall to get my watch fixed, the salesperson was ignoring me and looked at me as if I was a homeless person. It was spring at that time and I was wearing my hoodie and I layered it with a puffer jacket, sweatpants, and a cap. For some reason, I felt disrespected and degraded just because I wasn't stylish or conformed with society's way of clothing themselves especially if you're a lady. My question is, how can I balance intentionality with society's expectations? Thank you so much and I wish you the best.

I went through severe poverty in my childhood. So it is understood that such a life was without my will and guilt. It was a very difficult period that I barely survived. An easy life can make us sluggish, unmotivated, it can make us numb, but if we keep reality in our head, then it's okay to live comfortably, in the lull of civilization. For some, poverty brings enlightenment and frees them from the excess burden created by possessions, and for some it is just an additional burden that they should not carry. Thank you for sharing your experiences. I wish you success in finding all the grace you seek and spreading it to others.

Thanks God that I am not on social media. Thanks for your reminder, Nick. I will listen to the wisdom of monk often from now on.

Woow!! Such small things makes life so simple!! Very essential indeed for a better lifestyle 🙏

I love to see your subscriber count climbing. You are a wonderful teacher and are also an example we can relate to. You walked away from this hectic, non-inspired, Western way of life and take the time to show us your path. You are such a beautiful soul, Venerable Nick.

I totally agree with Buddhist Dhamma, the simplest in life is much happier! Thanks Venerable Nick 🙏🙏🙏