Kaelan + Ecstatic Self

Hey guys...sharing the eulogy I wrote for my dad that I will be delivering this weekend.

Eulogy for Charles F. Strauss

By Kaelan Strouse, Sept 20, 2024

Thank you all so much for being here. One of the hallmarks of a well-lived life is the people who love us and celebrate our existence. My father, I’m sure, is so pleased to see how many loved ones have gathered together to honor his life. Peter Strople once said: ‘Legacy is not leaving something behind for other people. It’s leaving something behind in other people.’ Looking at your fa...

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Love you guys!

Goodbye, dad

Today is going to be the last day of my father’s life. Within the next several hours, he will be passing. Please join me in offering a prayer and blessing to his soul as he transitions to whatever the universe has next in store for him. May he find kind roads and gentle guides to greet him as he continues on. 🙏🏼🌈 #thankyoudad #asonslove

Update on oracle deck project and book

Hey guys! I have been diligently working on this project. Yesterday, I have a completed draft of the book! Woo hoo!! I also am getting close to the finish line of having the completed deck artwork. So I imagine we will be moving towards the kickstarter/launch in the coming months. I am SOOOO excited about this project. I really think it's going to have a resounding impact for people and be deeply inspiring. I hope you continue to enjoy these sneak peeks at the art... and will be back soon wit...

Patreon Live Stream: Emergency Trip to Chicago and...Gongs?! I need your input

Hey guys! Lots to share. Thanks for all your love and support!

Early Access: ASMR/Sound Bath meditation

Hey guys!

With my new microphone, I am trying a new technique for guided meditations. I may start adding these in to my regular weekly postings. What do YOU think? Do you like it?

Drop some comments below

NSFW Link for Sept

Hey my friend!

I hope the world is treating you kindly.

Here, in DC, the temperature is finally starting to cool, and it is feeling lovely to be outside again. I hope you are taking advantage of the beautiful weather to strip to your skin and be one with the world.

Love and blessings!

Kaelan

2024-09-03 17:34:10 +0000 UTC View Post

Early Access: Naked Pre-Dawn Questions

Hey gang!

My intended video for this week is going to take considerably more time...so I decided to delay it and do something different.

For a while, I have wanted to revisit the notion of questioning what it actually is that we know. Earlier this week, I found myself up at 4am, and -- having meditated -- decided to shoot a nude YouTube video exploring that notion of questioning what it is we actually know.

So...y'all get to see it first! The uncensored version is now on OF ...

Sneak peak... where we are headed

Hey gang!

Just a little sneak peek at what's coming up. This is one of my ALL TIME FAVORITE books which I just did a re-read on. I love it so much and think there's so much to talk about with it that I am actually creating TWO videos on the topic.

One... I am making an edited video with some of my favorite ideas from the book. I will have that for you to watch in the coming days.

Two...I am interviewing one of the authors of the book! I will have that set as n...

EARLY ACCESS: Interview with Lorin Roche: Author of the Radiance Sutras!

Hey gang! I am so stoked to share this with you. I hope that you enjoy him as much as I did. Love to you all!

Trying something new...

Behind the scenes for patrons :)

Upcoming YouTube video

Guys! I am so excited to share with you that I got to speak with one of my personal heroes today for YouTube interview. I'm going to have added and uploaded it for you on Patreon ASAP. In the meantime, I just want to share with you how excited I am. Lorin Roche has been one of the great American meditation teachers since the 1970s. His book, the Radiance Sutras, has been one of my favorites for years. He is so soulful and wise, and I hope to be like him when I'm in my 70s. I have more for you...

Winter Retreat! Dec 29th-Jan3rd. Patrons get first dibs!

Hey, Patrons!

I hope you're all doing well. I'm excited to announce our next retreat. As Patrons, you all get priority for booking. 11 people have already requested spots on my next retreat… But if any of you want to attend, you will be bumped to the top of the list.

I recommend applying within the next week to secure your space. I hope to see you there!

Hugs, Kaelan :)

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Hey guys! Love from my parent's home in Chicago

Edit update: I added a few extra minutes!

Hey guys! After I posted this video for you… I decided to go back and add a few more ideas. I recorded a new segment that goes from minutes 3:09 to 7:29. I think they’re really poignant… So please check them out and let me know your thoughts.

Love you guys!

NSFW Link for August

Good day, good patrons!

I hope August is treating you well. My apologies for being a few days late getting this to you… I hope that you enjoy!

May your end of summer be filled with joy, laughter, and lots of good naked time outdoors. May you be blessed and be well!

2024-08-10 09:41:27 +0000 UTC View Post

Early Access: I wish my 17 y.o. Self Knew THIS!

Alright, I tossed out the video on faith and did a new one on life lessons I wish I knew 20 years ago. What do you think?? What do you wish your younger self knew??

Whew, life is hard. I wish we figured these things out sooner lol.

Not sharing this one publicly...

Welp... sometimes I get into the editing process of a video and realize..."hmmm, this isn't quite living up to my standards." I like the topic of this video, but I think I could be more concise and bring in more varied aspects to discuss. So, I may try reshooting it, or I might just move onto another topic. But, as my patrons, you get to see this when everyone else will not. Enjoy!

Early Access: Hey, Mean Gays! Beauty Fades, Ugliness Lasts Forever

I hate bullies. Today's video is targeting those entitled pricks in the gay world who think they're better than other people because of their abs, or their money, or their social media follower count. I am calling out their bullshit!

Patron livestream/behind the scenes

Love from Covid-land!

Behind the scenes from our weekend at WV gay campground

Here’s the story from this past weekend that you won’t hear on YouTube. This is just for you guys! Big hugs :)

I’m off to a nudist campground!

Hey guys! I am en route to Roseland gay, nude campground. Thought I’d drop a little update. Excited to share more once I’m back :)

Early Access: OMG...I Fell SO HARD for this Guy!

You guys get to see it first! I hope that you enjoy!!! ...warning, this one might make you cry lol

Early Access: This may be my most controversial YouTube video yet...

Oh boy. Here we go! Let me know what you think before I release this to the world tomorrow :)

Warning....I am about to do something controversial

Hey Patrons....

So, y'all are going to get this week's video shortly. And I need to give you a heads up... it's going to be controversial. I want this to be a space where we can openly discuss these things, though. So please know I am available to each and every one of you if you want to talk one on one.

You'll get the full vid shortly... but in the meantime, here's my preamble. :)

Livestream chanting mantra

Hey guys! I did a livestream chanting mantra last night. I’ve changed the settings so now only patrons have access to it via playback. Anyone who isn’t a patron and missed it live is out of luck.

thank you for all of your love and support! 🕉️✨🔱

Interviewed by the lovely Darren Main

I adore Darren and was so tickled to be invited to be interviewed by him :)

Early Access: 12 Naked Men, 6 Days, 1 House | A Spiritual Retreat

Here's early access to this week's video! :)

Livestream: Home from My Summer Retreat!

I just got home and am catching you all up!

Early access: finding lasting happiness

I’m more ambitious than I thought. I didn’t think I’d be able to get a video done and uploaded before my retreat started today… But, surprise surprise, I am an overachiever.

I hope you guys enjoy this one! Love to you all :-)

As always, you get to see this before everyone else.