Uploaded September 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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! #monks #buddhism #poem
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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! #monks #buddhism #poem
____________________________________
FREE Video-Led Meditation Retreats:
🔶 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:
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.
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.
papaemeditation.org/thailand
____________________________________
Get a copy of Venerable Nick's Books:
🔴 The Buddhist Cleanse: The 1-Day Spiritual Detox
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
amzn.to/3pWAGhe
🔴 The Building Blocks of Meditation Journal: Sharpening Your Skills of Observation
amzn.to/3t2qVA1
____________________________________
🔶 Stay updated with any new resources, products, or other announcements by signing up for Nick Keomahavong’s mailing list:
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Thanks for watching.
