Change is Inevitable, Awareness is Eternal - Ram Dass

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  • Ram Dass first went to India in 1967. He was still Dr. Richard Alpert, a prominent Harvard psychologist and psychedelic pioneer with Dr. Timothy Leary. He continued his psychedelic research until that fateful Eastern trip in 1967, when he traveled to India. In India, he met his guru, Neem Karoli Baba, affectionately known as Maharajji, who gave Ram Dass his name, which means “servant of God.” Everything changed then - his intense dharmic life started, and he became a pivotal influence on a culture that has reverberated with the words “Be Here Now” ever since. Ram Dass’ spirit has been a guiding light for three generations, carrying along millions on the journey, helping to free them from their bonds as he works through his own.
    Since 1968, Ram Dass has pursued a panoramic array of spiritual methods and practices from potent ancient wisdom traditions, including bhakti or devotional yoga focused on the Hindu deity Hanuman; Buddhist meditation in the Theravadin, Mahayana Tibetan, and Zen Buddhist schools, and Sufi and Jewish mystical studies. Perhaps most significantly, his practice of karma yoga or spiritual service has opened up millions of other souls to their deep, yet individuated spiritual practice and path. Ram Dass continues to uphold the boddhisatva ideal for others through his compassionate sharing of true knowledge and vision. His unique skill in getting people to cut through and feel divine love without dogma is still a positive influence on many people from all over the planet.
    Learn more at www.ramdass.org/
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  • @AfterSkool
    @AfterSkool  Před rokem +180

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    • @wesleybuxton6316
      @wesleybuxton6316 Před rokem +1

      I love these vids plz don't ever stop

    • @pistolpete5420
      @pistolpete5420 Před rokem

      This is the best, by far, piece of information and animation that you have put together. I am a grown man in tears… Thankyou so much for the enlightenment. Pete.

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      @FixItStupid Před rokem

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    • @lozzie617
      @lozzie617 Před rokem

      Thank you ❤️

    • @joseedgardo807
      @joseedgardo807 Před rokem

      Thank u

  • @dushisoundsmeditationmusic
    @dushisoundsmeditationmusic Před rokem +469

    To the person reading this: THANK YOU for being here and adding value to our world 💖 Hope you are always aware and embrace the changes. Have a blessed day filled with joy, happiness, health and love! 💖

    • @tarstarkusz
      @tarstarkusz Před rokem +1

      Dropping large nuclear bombs on cities is "change"
      This is craptastic woo mixed in with some word salad. It's awful. Worse, it's some "White guy" pretending to be an Eastern Mystic.

    • @sweetiepie3965
      @sweetiepie3965 Před rokem +4

      You’re so sweet ✨

    • @HonorableBeniah-A
      @HonorableBeniah-A Před rokem

      I don’t think so!

    • @ashj_2088
      @ashj_2088 Před rokem +1

      🤯🔫

    • @abhishektanwar1445
      @abhishektanwar1445 Před rokem +5

      You too my friend, stay blessed stay happy 😇🤘🏻✌🏻🌻🌼

  • @mr.bnatural3700
    @mr.bnatural3700 Před rokem +306

    This channel is pure water in the desert.
    I’m so grateful for it because sometimes, even if I know what is right, I forget about it.
    I get lost in this life full of alienation. Then I come back here to this channel, and I remember again what it feels to be aware.
    Thank you

    • @AfterSkool
      @AfterSkool  Před rokem +34

      Thank you. Your comment just made my day. One love.

    • @MiniMe074
      @MiniMe074 Před rokem +1

      @@AfterSkool One Love to all of you!!

    • @iront03
      @iront03 Před rokem

      @@AfterSkool One love, know that he is not the only one ;), keep being you!

  • @mariawesley7583
    @mariawesley7583 Před rokem +74

    One day in 1986 someone leaned into math class and said, "There's a speaker in the auditorium and there's enough room for more people to join". We joined the audience and heard Ram Dass speak for the next hour. I went to the coolest high school in the world!

    • @yako0000
      @yako0000 Před rokem +5

      holy smokes! what an opportunity.

    • @ReafDraw
      @ReafDraw Před 10 měsíci

      Did it have an effect on you at the time?

    • @mariawesley7583
      @mariawesley7583 Před 10 měsíci +4

      @@ReafDraw I still reflect on his talk, which was anti-drugs. He encouraged meditation and activities like knitting or swimming as mind altering experiences. I had never tried drugs, so it didn't resonate with me at the time. Over the years I've remembered his words when I've found myself stuck in self-destructive habits.

  • @ReynaSingh
    @ReynaSingh Před rokem +81

    Change is effortless, resistance creates the problems. Learn to let go

  • @LacyJane
    @LacyJane Před rokem +101

    the way that he describes aging is absolutely beautiful and I wish that the world would adopt this perspective. Just seeing the fine lines on someones face is a map of an expansive journey.

    • @Old_Hippie
      @Old_Hippie Před rokem +3

      You want to hear something beautiful I was blessed to witness? when my Dad died at 93, he had not a line on his face. same with my aunt, his sister, who died at 99. both farm folk. living the way people should.

    • @lindagriffiths8926
      @lindagriffiths8926 Před rokem

      Wishing is not necessary, look to your own form & smile... 😊🙏

  • @billydabebo2241
    @billydabebo2241 Před rokem +42

    Change can be tough but necessary for growth. It's not always beautiful or easy.

  • @lewthebate
    @lewthebate Před rokem +19

    Handed in my notice on a job that I've really really not been enjoying for the last year and half.
    Heres to embracing change and working towards finding and meaningful work that I look forward to waking up to every day ✌️☯️😊

  • @djdroogie
    @djdroogie Před rokem +20

    “If I would like to live in a happy world maybe what I could contribute is happiness”. Timeless wisdom. Be the change that you want to see in the world… 🙏🏽

  • @hobonickel840
    @hobonickel840 Před rokem +17

    The hardest lesson I've found is you can only share this fruit by living it and only with those who really want to know more with sincere open hearts. They are usually the only ones asking in the first place.

  • @nathanseper8738
    @nathanseper8738 Před rokem +19

    "The only constant in life is change."-Heraclities.

  • @ashleyvaughn5213
    @ashleyvaughn5213 Před rokem +4

    💖"bear the unbearable with a giggle" that's me now 😂, its funny because i have noticed people don't really like it when you are laughing and smiling when THEY THINK you should be sad or miserable. Its pretty interesting

  • @Enlightened0ne
    @Enlightened0ne Před rokem +26

    I cannot say how much I needed to hear this at this very moment.

  • @kimberlypalomares5050
    @kimberlypalomares5050 Před rokem +5

    “All we want is certainty but all there is.. is change”

  • @karriep1794
    @karriep1794 Před rokem +1

    I just want to say how much these videos have changed my life. I love sharing after skool with everyone I know. Thank you so much.

  • @normanmacfarlane6724
    @normanmacfarlane6724 Před rokem +4

    That was beautiful.
    I am 65 and these questions keep on rising up.
    A wonderful insight.

  • @mr.bnatural3700
    @mr.bnatural3700 Před rokem +8

    Everyday I remind myself that Life is Change.
    This is Important Because I trade a day of my life for change.

  • @TheMattyMoShow
    @TheMattyMoShow Před rokem +19

    Thank you for another incredible video with words brought to life even more through incredible illustrations.

  • @dietarychef2212
    @dietarychef2212 Před rokem +2

    I absolutely love the artist's depictions on this channel. When I was in art school in college there was a kind of snobbery that existed amongst the students. So many acted as if they were better because they used oil paint. I didn't have much interest in oil I wanted to be different. I created my own style from my imagination with a combination of ink, acrylic, and water color. My professor thought what I was doing was awesome. Now here I stand looking at a popular channel in our time where an artist is thriving on beautiful art made from what looks like dry erase markers. This is proof that standing alone with your own ideas is what makes a great artist. I don't want my art to be compared to someone from the past.

  • @barnbuild27
    @barnbuild27 Před rokem +6

    “But a person needs new experiences. They jar something deep inside allowing him to grow. Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.” Duke Leo Atreides, Dune 1984.

  • @pamelamelvin5998
    @pamelamelvin5998 Před 23 dny

    A gem!

  • @tivy6240
    @tivy6240 Před rokem +7

    The story(MOTS) with the bird was deeper than some may actually realize.

  • @DarkOblideration
    @DarkOblideration Před rokem +5

    "If i would like to live in a happy world maybe what i could contribute is happiness" yes stop focusing on the bad and being sad and serious if you really wanna see the world change CHANGE your vibration raise your vibration be loving and comfortable around all give good energy in your words tone and personality be the leader be the change you want to see be kind in a world moving more toward narcissim, fear of disease, and conservatism. together we can change society with POSITIVITY

  • @ronjakatariina
    @ronjakatariina Před rokem +3

    Ram Dass has a way of bringing me back to the Truth that nothing else does... Thank you for sharing his wise words with these beautiful illustrations ❤

  • @tracedelaney3983
    @tracedelaney3983 Před rokem +2

    I have told practically everyone I know about the fact that we are living in a very interesting time. I look forward for ever moment to come.

  • @andreleconte1171
    @andreleconte1171 Před rokem +2

    I've been using w33d daily for years, today I decided to give it a break and the universe rewards me with this beautiful video about change, thank you After Skool, thank you universe.

  • @dalehodges5362
    @dalehodges5362 Před 2 měsíci

    It was another century and he allowed us to change the world from our inside firstly, without fear.

  • @ravenwild5184
    @ravenwild5184 Před rokem

    Love Baba Ram Dass and his lineage of teachers. Love everyone! Thank you for your delightful art to conscious conversations. 🕊🙏

  • @tamilnadu8545
    @tamilnadu8545 Před rokem +2

    To the creator: I love you. Thankyou for all you do. I am so grateful for the way you've illustrated so many amazing concepts that alleviate, that cure the mental dis-ease of existing in modern society

  • @Shaun_Kenny
    @Shaun_Kenny Před rokem +3

    Thanks 🙏🏻 This resonates with a quote I’ve read from ancient texts I’d like to share:
    Forget not that life has but one purpose, one end and one objective, and that is the awakening of the souls of men. All things on Earth conform to that end. Earth without its perplexities and problems, its struggle and strife, its inequalities and injustices, would never develop the soul in a manner meet for its destiny. This is the answer to the riddle of ages. If all were right with the Earth, there would be nothing for man to do; as it is, there is sufficient to occupy him throughout his generations. When man himself is perfect, its purpose will be fulfilled, and then Earth, too, will be perfect.

  • @dmtdreamz7706
    @dmtdreamz7706 Před rokem +22

    There was a very strange feature in this case, strange because of its extremely rare occurrence. This man had once been brought to the scaffold in company with several others, and had had the sentence of death by shooting passed upon him for some political crime. Twenty minutes later he had been reprieved and some other punishment substituted; but the interval between the two sentences, twenty minutes, or at least a quarter of an hour, had been passed in the certainty that within a few minutes he must die. I was very anxious to hear him speak of his impressions during that dreadful time, and I several times inquired of him as to what he thought and felt. He remembered everything with the most accurate and extraordinary distinctness, and declared that he would never forget a single iota of the experience. ‘About twenty paces from the scaffold, where he had stood to hear the sentence, were three posts, fixed in the ground, to which to fasten the criminals (of whom there were several). The first three criminals were taken to the posts, dressed in long white tunics, with white caps drawn over their faces, so that they could not see the rifles pointed at them. Then a group of soldiers took their stand opposite to each post. My friend was the eighth on the list, and therefore he would have been among the third lot to go up. A priest went about among them with a cross: and there was about five minutes of time left for him to live. ‘He said that those five minutes seemed to him to be a most interminable period, an enormous wealth of time; he seemed to be living, in these minutes, so many lives that there was no need as yet to think of that last moment, so that he made several arrangements, dividing up the time into portions-one for saying farewell to his companions, two minutes for that; then a couple more for thinking over his own life and career and all about himself; and another minute for a last look around. He remembered having divided his time like this quite well. While saying good- bye to his friends he recollected asking one of them some very usual everyday question, and being much interested in the answer. Then having bade farewell, he embarked upon those two minutes which he had allotted to looking into himself; he knew beforehand what he was going to think about. He wished to put it to himself as quickly and clearly as possible, that here was he, a living, thinking man, and that in three minutes he would be nobody; or if somebody or something, then what and where? He thought he would decide this question once
    for all in these last three minutes. A little way off there stood a church, and its gilded spire glittered in the sun. He remembered staring stubbornly at this spire, and at the rays of light sparkling from it. He could not tear his eyes from these rays of light; he got the idea that these rays were his new nature, and that in three minutes he would become one of them, amalgamated somehow with them. ‘The repugnance to what must ensue almost immediately, and the uncertainty, were dreadful, he said; but worst of all was the idea, ‘What should I do if I were not to die now? What if I were to return to life again? What an eternity of days, and all mine! How I should grudge and count up every minute of it, so as to waste not a single instant!’ He said that this thought weighed so upon him and became such a terrible burden upon his brain that he could not bear it, and wished they would shoot him quickly and have done with it.’¹

  • @WildHorizon
    @WildHorizon Před rokem +1

    You have no idea how much the is channel has gotten me through the darkest points in my life. And they don’t matter anymore. Your videos helped open my eyes.
    I’ve always been open to change but at some point I got stuck, and your videos gave me the gentle nudge I needed.

  • @cjfredi
    @cjfredi Před rokem

    Thank you.💟

  • @zaksrdanovich9649
    @zaksrdanovich9649 Před 2 měsíci

    Change generates our reality

  • @JSixSixx
    @JSixSixx Před rokem

    Your creations are beautiful... Thank you...

  • @Ankursharma-fm8ti
    @Ankursharma-fm8ti Před rokem +2

    Ram ram 🙏🌹🙏🌹🙏🌹

  • @elizag5528
    @elizag5528 Před rokem +1

    thank you!!!

  • @glendakillough6726
    @glendakillough6726 Před rokem

    Thank you for your insight.

  • @tadroid3858
    @tadroid3858 Před rokem

    The bird, cow, cat story is priceless!!

  • @gravy_brain
    @gravy_brain Před 2 dny

    "I Am Loving Awareness." RD

  • @pamelamelvin5998
    @pamelamelvin5998 Před rokem +1

    I Love this Down to Earth Spiritual Being who brings Humor into Truth! 🕊 💘 🕊

  • @AE-hb6hr
    @AE-hb6hr Před rokem +2

    I love change its a blessing from universe💕

  • @dashbennett5711
    @dashbennett5711 Před rokem +1

    Thank you After Skool!! 💚

  • @jameswilliams9080
    @jameswilliams9080 Před rokem +1

    Thank you! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @kidcannabis4206
    @kidcannabis4206 Před rokem +1

    Thank you 💕😊

  • @fearthehoneybadger
    @fearthehoneybadger Před rokem +2

    I'm afraid of change for the worse.

  • @djkayce
    @djkayce Před rokem

    Beautiful, just beautiful. ❤️

  • @joeb336
    @joeb336 Před rokem +1

    Thank you so much for creating and posting all these videos - especially Ram Dass's words.

  • @romagamo4135
    @romagamo4135 Před rokem +2

    Beautiful art , beautiful message. Thanks a lot 💚

  • @RileyFisiak
    @RileyFisiak Před rokem +1

    Of all the ram dass recordings, I especially needed this right now, thank you ❤️

  • @peterkovic2241
    @peterkovic2241 Před rokem +12

    Dear After Skool, I’d love to see you animate a song one of these days. Maybe your favorite song or a song with a message you think the world needs to hear. I love music, and your visuals are always so breathtaking that I’d love to see and hear them combined. Just a thought. Thanks again for all the great videos.

    • @AfterSkool
      @AfterSkool  Před rokem +6

      I've never animated a song before. That's a great idea! Thank you!

    • @peterkovic2241
      @peterkovic2241 Před rokem

      @@AfterSkool You're welcome! Thanks for the reply :)

    • @joshdeleon2964
      @joshdeleon2964 Před rokem

      A song that touches the soul with your art that captivates our eyes would be a blessing to us all.

    • @BLACKHOLEBBQ
      @BLACKHOLEBBQ Před rokem

      Pink Floyd or Zeppelin, some of lyrics just hits hard ❤️

  • @phill3910
    @phill3910 Před rokem +1

    Beautiful.. Love & Blessings to all 🙏

  • @Cozy._T
    @Cozy._T Před rokem +3

    I looove these 🧠💓 thank you 🙏

  • @Bigylicious
    @Bigylicious Před rokem +1

    Thank you

  • @mercedesbenz7758
    @mercedesbenz7758 Před rokem

    Thank you ❣️

  • @bluefairy8680
    @bluefairy8680 Před rokem +1

    This is so beautiful.

  • @unBecoming1
    @unBecoming1 Před rokem +1

    Absolutely beautiful 🤟🏾

  • @justinjreabcm1381
    @justinjreabcm1381 Před rokem

    Thank you for this amazing program

  • @claywilson6149
    @claywilson6149 Před rokem +3

    The only thing that remains constant in the universe is change .

  • @michaelfarmer537
    @michaelfarmer537 Před rokem +1

    What a powerful video! ❤️

  • @hatpowzer6008
    @hatpowzer6008 Před rokem +1

    Beautiful. 💜

  • @SANDYMN2011
    @SANDYMN2011 Před rokem +1

    This episode was very special to me. Thank you.

  • @nerd9347.
    @nerd9347. Před rokem

    Very insightful. Helpful, too. Thanks!

  • @amajikalmind3986
    @amajikalmind3986 Před rokem +2

    🥺🥺🥺❤️🤞🏾 this was everything! Thank you sooooo much!

  • @massiaidrous2326
    @massiaidrous2326 Před rokem

    Thankx a lot for the video

  • @puckie55
    @puckie55 Před rokem

    Humour, wise and uplifting. Thank you very much for this message. Greetings from the Netherlands.

  • @Ellis_B
    @Ellis_B Před rokem +1

    We're all just walking each other home

  • @AloneInTheVoid
    @AloneInTheVoid Před rokem

    ❤️ The most beautiful animation I’ve ever seen in my life, for so many reasons.

  • @joshfloyd7755
    @joshfloyd7755 Před rokem +2

    Thanks for this. I needed it today!

  • @dopzen808
    @dopzen808 Před rokem +1

    amazing as always

  • @randywise5241
    @randywise5241 Před rokem

    I hate pain, but the best lessons in life came from it.

  • @acquiredbrainfood
    @acquiredbrainfood Před rokem +1

    Divinely timed 🙏❤️👁

  • @sinaimani6995
    @sinaimani6995 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for your great content

  • @zachemory
    @zachemory Před rokem +2

    My Guru. ❤️

  • @jewel2022now
    @jewel2022now Před rokem

    Great story. Makes mw nervous & excited.

  • @DIRTYGOLDS
    @DIRTYGOLDS Před rokem +1

    So happy it’s ram dass!!!

  • @amber76OH
    @amber76OH Před rokem +1

    It's just perfect 💛

  • @ninastjepanovic3324
    @ninastjepanovic3324 Před rokem +1

    Thabk you for your videos🙏❤️

  • @MrNenai
    @MrNenai Před rokem +1

    Listening to this for the fourth time and still learning something new everytime

  • @farenzeks437
    @farenzeks437 Před rokem +2

    I think I’ve seen all ur videos at this point, most more than a few times. This might be my favorite. Great work as always, appreciate ya

    • @AfterSkool
      @AfterSkool  Před rokem

      Thank you. I love this one and Ram Dass. I appreciate you too.

  • @PhilosophersLegacy83
    @PhilosophersLegacy83 Před rokem +1

    👍👍Very inspirational..

  • @harmony331000
    @harmony331000 Před rokem +1

    This was freakin awesome, I loved it! I learnt a lot, laughed frequently, this channel is horribly underrated and I think everyone should be watching these! Thank you for your dedication and effort, I appreciate you guys a lot! 😻✌️

  • @monobatiz
    @monobatiz Před rokem

    Great Teaching!

  • @marazulization
    @marazulization Před rokem +1

    Fantastic!!! And funny too! Thanks !

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    Sublime!

  • @dark6soldier
    @dark6soldier Před rokem +1

    Wow….😮, amazing

  • @chloescat
    @chloescat Před 4 měsíci

    I left my life in China as a TEFL teacher of 12 years to move to Spain, but it's been extremely difficult.
    I can't even find an unskilled job back here in the UK. I feel so mournful that I let down my beloved students and I'm so sad.
    I know change is good and things will sort themselves out, but today, it's hard seeing that.❤

  • @stagbeetle195
    @stagbeetle195 Před rokem

    Beautiful, this was very helpful right now. Seriously grateful for this channel.

  • @OttomateK
    @OttomateK Před rokem +1

    what a beautiful man

  • @bestwitch2931
    @bestwitch2931 Před rokem

    This is truly amazing channel, it woke me up. I come check it often and re watch videos.

  • @chanteaurobinson2592
    @chanteaurobinson2592 Před rokem +1

    This Channel is Always on Time 🤞🏾✨

  • @josef2012
    @josef2012 Před rokem

    🙏💗 Jai Hanuman 💗🙏

  • @God_is_good_
    @God_is_good_ Před rokem +1

    Let go to Grow❗️

  • @DookiebearoOOo
    @DookiebearoOOo Před rokem +1

    Omg I luv these ty

  • @vapofusion
    @vapofusion Před rokem +1

    Awesome video this time
    👍 can't wait to see what's next!

  • @jmilla2570
    @jmilla2570 Před rokem

    Thanks for all the work you guys put into this videos inspiring informative and beautiful work thanks again

  • @eggywood8698
    @eggywood8698 Před rokem

    Change is the only constant!!

  • @Miller2h41
    @Miller2h41 Před rokem

    The one constant in life is change so its how we go about it as individuals and how we handle whatever change goes on in our lives and around us.

  • @FormlessUponForm
    @FormlessUponForm Před rokem +1

    Long Live Baba Ram Dass

  • @m.sparkle9533
    @m.sparkle9533 Před rokem +1

    🙏🏾