Nick Keomahavong's video: Be A Rose - an illustrated poem shorts

Be A Rose 🌹 - an illustrated poem Small talk and extraversion, confidence in crowds I envied those who stole the show, where compliments abound They then gave me tools, to make a change, and fit the mold But the truth, that I will share with you, is what they never told, If you try to be a cactus, when you are a rose, You will feel unnatural, in the environment it grows If instead you look within, and honor what you find, And place yourself in settings, where you’re healthy and aligned Your softness will then blossom into beauty seldom found Where others wither, you’ll stand firmly, rooted in the ground If you’re a rose, then be a rose, and in turn you will find, the strength within your nature shining brightly, from your mind Credit: Written by - Michael Viradhammo Illustrated - Siridaro Narrated by - Nick Keomahavong This poem was inspired by my original video entitled, "What I Wish My Therapist Told me | A Monk's Perspective." Feel feel to check out the full video if you'd like. Enjoy! ____________________________________ FREE Video-Led Meditation Retreats: 🔶 https://nickkeomahavong.com/retreats ____________________________________ FREE downloads below: ✅ FREE 21-Day Meditation Habit Builder: https://forms.gle/E4r8ntQDPTd2rwJg6 ✅ How to Become a Monk FREE Guide: https://forms.gle/8b3GX9Hkds9PffJc9 ✅ FREE Self-Care Checklist: https://forms.gle/Rds3vAEQ6uNmmeWs6 ____________________________________ ✅ Venerable Nick’s Website: https://www.nickkeomahavong.com/ ____________________________________ Ordination Opportunities: 🔶 Be a Monk Ordination Program: With minimalism and simplicity at its core, The Pa Pae Meditation Retreat gives Westerners the opportunity to ease into becoming a monk in a forest setting for those seeking short term and long term ordination. https://beamonk.org/ ____________________________________ Meditation Retreat: 🔶 (Chiang Mai, Thailand) Join the Pa Pae Meditation Retreat if you would like to meditate in the beautiful nature of the Chiang Mai mountains. They offer daily meditation guidance and opportunities for long term stay as a volunteer. https://www.papaemeditation.org/thailand/ ____________________________________ Get a copy of Venerable Nick's Books: 🔴 The Buddhist Cleanse: The 1-Day Spiritual Detox https://www.amazon.com/Buddhist-Cleanse-1-Day-Spiritual-Detox-ebook/dp/B08V1Y6STX 🔴 The Building Blocks of Meditation: The Purpose of Meditation and How to Start a Daily Practice That Actually Sticks https://amzn.to/3pWAGhe 🔴 The Building Blocks of Meditation Journal: Sharpening Your Skills of Observation https://amzn.to/3t2qVA1 ____________________________________ 🔶 Stay updated with any new resources, products, or other announcements by signing up for Nick Keomahavong’s mailing list: https://bit.ly/3aVWRx0 ____________________________________ Thanks for watching.