what if what we worry is not unreal. Like we if you failed to achieve a target in sales job you are fired. Even though you may another job there is no certainty that you won't achieve it there. Your entire career is assessed on your performance no less or more this is real how would Epictetus deal with it.
@@Sunraysunshine As seneca says, Dont suffer imagined troubles. If It will happen, It will happen. Prepare for It and when the time comes, overcome the adversity. Believe in yourself that you can do It and your mind *has to* act accordingly. Marcus Aurelius says " We have power over our mind and not outside events, realize this and you will find strength " and Epictetus says " An opinion isnt formed easily. It needs to be constantly reminded and practiced in real life " .
#3 is the same as a class I took on mindfulness where the instructor had everyone stand in the middle of a hulahoop. The instructor asked what we had control over. Those things inside the circle of those things outside the circle. Well of course we only have control inside the circle. So don't worry or concern yourself about the things with which you have no control.
@@moeazam6358 I try to think rationally and consciously about situations where I feel powerless and realize that can't do much about it, some are obvious and some not so obvius. Some examples are bad weather, chronic illness, death of a love one, how other people act, etc.
@@TheAnabolicChicken Half of it is remembering, yeah, but also looking at your actions and seeing whether they actually align with what you're trying to do. It's one thing to be aware of what you /should/ do, it's another to actually do it.
Just got ousted from a toxic workplace, so this is a good reminder. "Take therefore no thought for tomorrow: for tomorrow shall take thought of the things for itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof."
Im sorry that it happened to you man. I lost my job last july because of a toxic workplace. It sucks and there is a lot of temptation to doubt yourself. But deep down you know that you did your best and that is all you cant do. I wish you the best.
Imagine if you had to continue at that place. Nothing is good or bad, everything has its pros and cons, discover and utilize the pros of every and any situation. Find out what the current event/situation offers you. PS. Things you lost is what was and thus shouldn't concern you. Things you gained are what is and you should pay attention to it while you still have it.
@@blzahz7633 I loved new beginnings so much, I chased after them and left loved ones behind. This new beginning just may be the one to lead me back home (truly).
Ability to calm the mind when crap hits the fan is a lifesaver. Every time you have been able to come out from the most peculiar situations is exactly because you can keep a clear and focused mind.
O'SSÉIN - Master Your Mind With Me I don’t really understand the part in which Epictetus sent his student home. The video said that “him coming to class was a right thing to do” but in another part, it stated that the lesson is that we shouldn’t enforce ourselves when we are exhausted. So what was Epictetus’ intention? Was he really willing to send the student home? Or did he just want the student to keep coming to class even amidst illness? May you clarify that part to me? Thank you so much !!!!
At 5:08 the video said that “him coming to class was the right thing to do”, which seems that Epictetus encouraged his student to keep coming to class even when being ill.
@@doanhoangvan5009 actually ancient greeks philosophers were strict with rules and the laws..for example socrates was condemned to death by the court by drinking poison for infatuating the youth in that era with his speeches..of course he knew that he didnt but he accepted what court decided..even his students could helped him escape in the very last night he insisted of respecting the desicion of the law..
@@doanhoangvan5009 so here epictetus somehow praise his student for his devotion going to class despite his illness he told him to go home because he didnt want him force his body thus going against nature ..
Your videos kept me going through my last finals of high school, plus a plethora of other issues. As I approach my last exam, I really want you to know that your content is epic and really means a lot to me. I hope you keep this up, because I also have a long way to go in terms of self improvement. Thank you very much.
This is just the start my friend. Keep exploring as you go, so much to take in. Philosophy is such a deep subject, well developed and can explain a lot of what is going on around you. I would recommend Taoist philosophy if you like Stoicism, similar philosophies just from different parts (Stoicism=west , Taoism=east).
I read “A Guide to a Good Life, The Ancient Art of Stoic Philosophy” by William B Irvine and it changed my life. It soothed my anxiety almost immediately because it changed the way I think about the world, the things that happen to me, and how unimportant it is to be concerned with the opinion of others. I will practice Stoicism all my life.
When I have a bad day or my boss stresses me out I just put on one of your videos and it always calms me down. You help a lot of people and I thank you for it.
Your channel is the only thing bringing me some measure of peace right now. I fought so hard to try to recover from crippling anxiety and depression. And losing everything during the last recession. I was doing a tiny bit better finally after 10 years for the first time. Then this global shut down. Its time I let go and just ride the wave that I am not in control of. I'm new to stoicism I am grateful for your channel.Thankyou
The best Lesson you can learn is how to remain calm in a Stressful Sitaution especially now with a Virus around us . Stay calm and be and eat healthy you will be fine =)
Even if we die ,its OK because we are not this body.our body belong to earth not us.we just borrow it this lifetime. Our mind or consciousness survives death.I work in a hospital and the dead person's spirit play with the call bell after death.
Ash 1 second ago Love this channel, the enlightening & deep wisdom being shared here couldn't be more timely! It's great to see so many others here that are modern day scholars of Epictetus like myself; wishing all of you much health, inner peace & calmness during these challenging times!
Bro your cideos are pure gold. They really helped me reduce my sufferingore than 7 years of therapy. Bc they lay the foundation for creating a calm and peaceful mind. Thx bro for real.especially right now that i have to deal with a pretty shitty long term illness and a lot of stupid unempathetic people at the insurance companies it kinda gives me peace of mind and a calm temper despite the difficulties.
You have no idea how much you are helping me realise that I was on the right path all along i let others control mw because i wanted them to be happy i forced myself to become what they told me to be and in the end no one is happy in the situation i speak of. I thus didnt let myself flow with my owm nature but watching your videos made me realise i have known so much without realising it which is why i am so adaptable to fit into the world around me and to place others above myself because i understood accepting that what is but I didn't realise by letting others control who i am and what i should be I was not allowing nature to flow I was thus trying to also control the environment by trying to make others happy by giving them too much control.
Every time I feel low ,I come to your channel and watch some of your videos .Once I do it , I remember why I started in the first place and why I was in distress at that moment (mostly I go back to default mode and the urge to control subconsciously comes back) .Some beliefs are harder to change than others but I'm doing my best !You even inspired me to start a TH-cam channel that guides people towards a better life .Thank you so much for everything ,your work is amazing !
Wow. All my life I have felt entitled to good parents and that has been the cause of much of my distress, anger, desires, resentment. I hope to get over this - this sounds like a breakthrough for me. Thanks a lot.
I *like* your accent and vids! Common sense is always needed, it makes incomprehension of world events, situations a possibility! Bon weekend from French Canada 🇨🇦!
@@robintripp8164 I've been home quarantined with my parents for the last five days and CNN has been on the television at almost all hours. Hearing the absolute mush being pumped into their brains is terrifying, especially with how gladly they eat it up. Pray for my sanity
im about to be homeless because of the actions of others, and there is no guarantee i can find a new affordable place with others. Nor am I able to afford my own place by myself. I am in a great deal of despair, frustration, sadness, and anger because of this. Because this is the 4th time I have had to move again in a little over a year. Its very tiring. I just want peace, and to find myself. Yet instead I feel like I must battle to just survive. That said...watching your videos on and off actually helps me alot. Stoic principles I feel are a bit too devoid of enjoyment, and life sometimes. However I feel they can help bring peace, and peace is something i greatly need. For I struggle to deal with the world, and my life as it is right now because I do not have that peace.
Thank you for making awesome contents here on TH-cam. Seriously Stoicism has helped me alot in my daily life, and while i was fighting against my mental illness. Practicing Stoicism really calms me and help me see things from a different perspective. I really love your videos and again, thank you so much for making these videos and sharing these values.
*How to keep a calm mind regardless of what world throws at us:* *1) Act in accordance with nature:* We should do what the current situation asks from us. Sickness and death are part of nature. We all go some day. *2) Watch your judgement:* Anxiety isn't caused by environment, it is caused by the position to take to watch the environment. We are not necessarily entitled to all good things in life. It is the way of nature. *3) Focus less on things out of your control:* We can only influence most things in life not totally control them. We should focus on our thoughts and emotions. Develop a healthy indifference towards outside events (Amor Fati).
I'm actually studying ancient philosophy in school, but it's considered as the Ancient Greek subject, and it's studied for exams to go to college. Meaning that only the students that take ancient greek get to know about Socrates, Plato, Aristotle and some Stoics, and they have to memorize most stuff, therefore a lot of students don't really learn neither are fascinated by philosophy, they think of it as another mandatory subject I personally had my inner search about philosophical questions and now I see my thoughts portrayed in writings from thousands of years ago It's so sad that we study it as "Ancient Greek" and not as a worldview, a lesson for everyone And so sad that young people have such knowledge available, yet have stupid mentalities
Right now I face delayed graduation and/or taking my boards for my doctorate of physical therapy degree because of the corona virus. I don't know if I'll still have a clinical placement tomorrow. I looked up an Einzelganger video for help achieving peace of mind and methods to combat anxiety, and I was not disappointed. Thanks for your videos man.
Sending you much appreciate for all your hard work from Austin, TX (U.S.A.) Your vids on stoicism and an introduction to the modern philosophies of Alain deBotton have completely changed my life. Thank you thank you thank you. Drew
My name's Ian You call him out for having an ego but you still choose not to take 5 seconds to correctly edit your spelling in your comment which means YOU have a massive ego yourself!
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Nothing turns a philosophy more appealing than the personal life of his/her philosophers. Epictetus was a slave of a very cruel man, Marcus Aurelius was the emperor of Rome in one of the most turbulent times of its history and Seneca was the preceptor of Nero...
i have a playlist called "great talks". it started with two Tedx talks, now, slowly slowly your videos are taking over and coloring the playlist with your work. great. thank you a lot for this. i learn a bunch.
What strikes me most of the whole video was the phrase "we are not entitled to a good parent, just a parent" that's so true. I have found myself thinking about this over and over again. You'll see.... My father was an alcoholic, he was married to my mother, then he left us and had an affair with another woman (he had a daughter with her), he came back with my mom that's when he fall into alcoholism and die soon after, he died when I was 11. I always felt so unfortunate, helpless and miserable watching the families of my friends, they seemed to have everything they wanted (I mean about love and economic resources) and I was lacking of all of that things, just cause my father was weak and stupid. I always felt these way, such a deeply anxiety... I was intended to have a good father, right? I was a good girl, I deserved it... I still think I deserved a better father but... That's not how life works, life is unexpected and unfair. You just have to keep going with whatever you found... So... I will cherish this phrase and keep it in mind.... "we are not entitled to a good parent, just a parent"
Thank you for posting these videos. I've been watching your videos for a long time, And there is honestly nothing that helps me more. I used to take anti depressints and they made me alot worse than before I took them. But I've been practicing stoicism for a good while now. And it helps with both the ups and downs in my life. And you were the person who taught me this philosophy. So again thank you. (Sorry if there is any spelling or grammatical errors)
Thank you so much for your videos, you helped me through confronting my anxiety and depression in a healthy way at last, and made me aspire to change myself for the better. It really does help. These are hard times for all humanity, thank you for still being here with your videos. I wish you and everyone who reads my comment the very best, be strong and brave.
Just found out my wages are cut almost in half, this video helped a little. I guess hard choises are in my future, better stay calm so I make the right ones.
Thank you again for your vids Einzelgänger! I actually have a small journal here and i write down the most important/helpful things that you say in your vids. You just don't know how much we (your subscribers) appreciate your work. 😊 Many more blessings to you!
Just wanna say how much I love your videos man. I must watch one everyday or few days, and it really makes such a difference to my perspective, both for the day and beyond. So thank you..truly from all my heart..for me at least, you make the world a better place.
Epictetus, Seneca, Cicero and others were extremely intelligent and great thinkers. They are called Philosophers, which of course means literally - "lovers of wisdom". Therefore, as every one, surely loves wisdom, ten every one can call himself a "philosopher", but obviously not of the same "caliber". However, I would like to remind to ALL that are so impressed with some remarkable and wise sayings by those great philosophers, that the wisest of them all - Socrates, summing up all the human wisdom in his famous and honest admission: - "I know that I know nothing". Another great ancient philosopher and mathematician - Pitagoras, who actually was the first who , when he was called a "wise" man, denied it, and used the word "philospher", saying that no one is wise, and that he is only the lover of wisdom - philosopher. Pitagoras has also said, that to philosophy - is to think about death. It is obvious, that thinking about death is the most important thing that the philosophers think about, as EVERYTHING in this world is very temporary, short lasting, ending in the inevitable death, and therefore - it is meaningless. That's why another great mind - Solomon has said at the beginning of his Book of Ecclesiastes, in the Bible: -- "It is useless, useless...Life is useless, all useless..." In other words, ALL this "wise" saying by ALL philosophers is just useless and amount to nothing of real value, including any riches and possessions, as WE and everything will soon end up in annihilation, back into nothingness.... So the question is: - Is there ANYTHING at all, that there is NOT useless?? Is there ANY purpose of life? Of course there is, but everyon, without making any effort,would like to be handed it on the platter... It will never be, without persistent searching for it. Therefore, let me give you a hint: - God said: "I will give them ONE purpose in life..". If you really want to know what it is, you will have to make effort to look for it, and you WILL find it, because it is also written: -- "Look and you will find". Unfortunately, nearly all people are worshiping Mammon and chasing pleasure which is their only purpose of life. (This are just thoughts of an ordinary old man).
First of all, I feel attacked by the parent section, since that’s something I’m struggling with. Lol. In all seriousness though, I love your videos. Please don’t stop making them. I needed to come across this video at this time. I believe in signs and the universe putting things, even people and apparently TH-cam videos, on your path for a reason. I had an emotional breakdown for the 2nd time in my life taken place from last night(Thursday) until 2 this afternoon. To attempt to make a long story/post short, too late, Epictetus was completely correct. We DO NOT have control over certain things; most of everything that happens, the bad, the horrible, even the detrimental, I, personally, just take a deep breath (A literal deep breath) grab a pen and paper and figure my issue(s) out and keep it pushing. However, I’m in my 30s now, and the multitude of abuse I suffered from my family, mainly my mother, still haunts me. However, with always being in my head and active listening and a weird ass memory for painful personal events, I gained a complete and devastatingly thorough, understanding on my mommy issues, but the one thing I can’t do is let it go. I’m not entitled to a good parent, just a parent. A perspective I immediately soaked up in a split moment of mental clarity. My mind, my entire being instantly felt lighter. Thank you. Truly. Thank you. It’s time to move on. I thank her for doing what she has, weird I know, otherwise I wouldn’t be the man I am today. ❤️❤️❤️ Who would’ve thought, lol, a damn TH-cam video would help me with the biggest, baddest, queen demon that exist in my life. 😂
Tony Warrior look up CPTSD. I think you could be suffering with it, as do I. Not our fault but up to us to control our thoughts and emotions. The Little Book of Stoicism by Jonas Salzgeber aided me as well as From Surviving to Thriving by Pete Walker.
Do not be stuck in the past and do not let it define your future. Be grateful to be alive to have a chance of turning it all around. Remember. You cannot change what happened nor the people around you. The only thing that you can change is today. Let it go with indifference. Anger, sadness, fear, anxiety, regret and all of your feelings are not in the outside world but inside of your own mind. Take control of it. Think of your mind like an orchestra that plays music... if the music is not happy, calm, or exciting then think of it as being just noise. And noise causes headaches.. All you need to do is to stop listening to it. We have a need to hold on to these negative feelings and toughts, for our brains are wired to keep us away from dangers and keep us alive, however negative emotions don't nourish, they poison and keep you stuck in situations that don't lead anywhere. They won't help you grow as a person. You can only succeed in anything if you're calm and relaxed.. so relax. As Confucius said: "We have two lives and the second one begins when we realize we only have one" Live. Trully.
I really needed some content related to this topic something I guess much of today's young people require and these 3 small points are quite something that would be enough for me to learn an apply in my daily life. And as always thanks for another amazing and insightful content.
I have tried to impart these ideals to others to no avail. I now just enact for myself on a daily basis. I no longer expend one precious moment in trying to help others in seeing the light.
Check out Einzelgänger's book 'Stoicism for Inner Peace' here: einzelganger.co/innerpeace
what if what we worry is not unreal. Like we if you failed to achieve a target in sales job you are fired. Even though you may another job there is no certainty that you won't achieve it there. Your entire career is assessed on your performance no less or more this is real how would Epictetus deal with it.
@@Sunraysunshine As seneca says, Dont suffer imagined troubles. If It will happen, It will happen. Prepare for It and when the time comes, overcome the adversity. Believe in yourself that you can do It and your mind *has to* act accordingly. Marcus Aurelius says " We have power over our mind and not outside events, realize this and you will find strength " and Epictetus says " An opinion isnt formed easily. It needs to be constantly reminded and practiced in real life " .
“We suffer not from the events of our lives, but from our judgement about them.“
- Epictetus
J O H N W E A K , this line you have isolated hit me like a ton of bricks. Clarity. Thank you
a man from over millenia ago is comforting us. Amazing and beautiful.
Basic tenet of modern CBT (therapy)
(1) Act in accordance with nature.
(2) Watch your judgments.
(3) Focus less on things outside of your control.
#3 is the same as a class I took on mindfulness where the instructor had everyone stand in the middle of a hulahoop. The instructor asked what we had control over. Those things inside the circle of those things outside the circle. Well of course we only have control inside the circle. So don't worry or concern yourself about the things with which you have no control.
Epictetus was an OG.
How do you determine what's inside/outside your control?
@@moeazam6358 I try to think rationally and consciously about situations where I feel powerless and realize that can't do much about it, some are obvious and some not so obvius. Some examples are bad weather, chronic illness, death of a love one, how other people act, etc.
All three steps are tough
Epictetus has totally changed my life, and I still to this day try to practice his teachings in a daily basis.
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@@jacklan4103 yes
How do you all practice? By reminding yourselves what we learned?
@@TheAnabolicChicken Half of it is remembering, yeah, but also looking at your actions and seeing whether they actually align with what you're trying to do. It's one thing to be aware of what you /should/ do, it's another to actually do it.
Just got ousted from a toxic workplace, so this is a good reminder. "Take therefore no thought for tomorrow: for tomorrow shall take thought of the things for itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof."
Im sorry that it happened to you man. I lost my job last july because of a toxic workplace. It sucks and there is a lot of temptation to doubt yourself. But deep down you know that you did your best and that is all you cant do. I wish you the best.
Feminists involved in your toxic workplace?
Imagine if you had to continue at that place. Nothing is good or bad, everything has its pros and cons, discover and utilize the pros of every and any situation. Find out what the current event/situation offers you.
PS. Things you lost is what was and thus shouldn't concern you. Things you gained are what is and you should pay attention to it while you still have it.
@@blzahz7633 I loved new beginnings so much, I chased after them and left loved ones behind. This new beginning just may be the one to lead me back home (truly).
All things workout for our good
Ability to calm the mind when crap hits the fan is a lifesaver. Every time you have been able to come out from the most peculiar situations is exactly because you can keep a clear and focused mind.
O'SSÉIN - Master Your Mind With Me I don’t really understand the part in which Epictetus sent his student home. The video said that “him coming to class was a right thing to do” but in another part, it stated that the lesson is that we shouldn’t enforce ourselves when we are exhausted. So what was Epictetus’ intention? Was he really willing to send the student home? Or did he just want the student to keep coming to class even amidst illness? May you clarify that part to me? Thank you so much !!!!
At 5:08 the video said that “him coming to class was the right thing to do”, which seems that Epictetus encouraged his student to keep coming to class even when being ill.
@@doanhoangvan5009 actually ancient greeks philosophers were strict with rules and the laws..for example socrates was condemned to death by the court by drinking poison for infatuating the youth in that era with his speeches..of course he knew that he didnt but he accepted what court decided..even his students could helped him escape in the very last night he insisted of respecting the desicion of the law..
@@doanhoangvan5009 so here epictetus somehow praise his student for his devotion going to class despite his illness he told him to go home because he didnt want him force his body thus going against nature ..
frustrated1985 Thank you very much for clarifying me.
*“Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants.” ―Epictetus*
Cynic philosophy
Your videos kept me going through my last finals of high school, plus a plethora of other issues.
As I approach my last exam, I really want you to know that your content is epic and really means a lot to me.
I hope you keep this up, because I also have a long way to go in terms of self improvement.
Thank you very much.
Best of luck with your last exam! You can do it!
Syed Mohammed Faizuddin all the best in your exams!
Don't let finals and grades define who you are or want too be..
Thank you all for your lovely support. The exam rocked!
This is just the start my friend. Keep exploring as you go, so much to take in. Philosophy is such a deep subject, well developed and can explain a lot of what is going on around you. I would recommend Taoist philosophy if you like Stoicism, similar philosophies just from different parts (Stoicism=west , Taoism=east).
I read “A Guide to a Good Life, The Ancient Art of Stoic Philosophy” by William B Irvine and it changed my life. It soothed my anxiety almost immediately because it changed the way I think about the world, the things that happen to me, and how unimportant it is to be concerned with the opinion of others. I will practice Stoicism all my life.
Me too! I'm about to finish the book.
Thank you 💐🌺💐for all your effort & the time you put in when uploading this. It is really truly appreciated 🙏
When I have a bad day or my boss stresses me out I just put on one of your videos and it always calms me down. You help a lot of people and I thank you for it.
As the world faces a pandemic, this is the most comforting video about illness.
Right? So thankful for this.
I was made for social distancing. Human.. Ughh get that thing away from me!
@@XffTheGrid411 I definitely am. After all, living is a dimension. I'll transcend to another.
We can start at home! Greetings and blessings 🙏✌🏽💯
@@luiscortes3377 love and warmth Luis ♥️
Your channel is the only thing bringing me some measure of peace right now. I fought so hard to try to recover from crippling anxiety and depression. And losing everything during the last recession. I was doing a tiny bit better finally after 10 years for the first time. Then this global shut down. Its time I let go and just ride the wave that I am not in control of. I'm new to stoicism I am grateful for your channel.Thankyou
The best Lesson you can learn is how to remain calm in a Stressful Sitaution especially now with a Virus around us . Stay calm and be and eat healthy you will be fine =)
@Chris A. Medina lol, yeah how is toilet paper gonna save your life?
@Chris A. Medina If you mix the 2 together it becomes a kind of paper mache that you can plaster your body with to make skin impervious to germs
Even if we die ,its OK because we are not this body.our body belong to earth not us.we just borrow it this lifetime. Our mind or consciousness survives death.I work in a hospital and the dead person's spirit play with the call bell after death.
There is always a virus around.
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Love this channel, the enlightening & deep wisdom being shared here couldn't be more timely!
It's great to see so many others here that are modern day scholars of Epictetus like myself; wishing all of you much health, inner peace & calmness during these challenging times!
Bro your cideos are pure gold. They really helped me reduce my sufferingore than 7 years of therapy. Bc they lay the foundation for creating a calm and peaceful mind. Thx bro for real.especially right now that i have to deal with a pretty shitty long term illness and a lot of stupid unempathetic people at the insurance companies it kinda gives me peace of mind and a calm temper despite the difficulties.
Your voice is just so calming to me.
Thank you for this content. ♥️♥️
You make unimaginable changes in many lives.
Thank you Eternity
You have no idea how much you are helping me realise that I was on the right path all along i let others control mw because i wanted them to be happy i forced myself to become what they told me to be and in the end no one is happy in the situation i speak of. I thus didnt let myself flow with my owm nature but watching your videos made me realise i have known so much without realising it which is why i am so adaptable to fit into the world around me and to place others above myself because i understood accepting that what is but I didn't realise by letting others control who i am and what i should be I was not allowing nature to flow I was thus trying to also control the environment by trying to make others happy by giving them too much control.
Every time I feel low ,I come to your channel and watch some of your videos .Once I do it , I remember why I started in the first place and why I was in distress at that moment (mostly I go back to default mode and the urge to control subconsciously comes back) .Some beliefs are harder to change than others but I'm doing my best !You even inspired me to start a TH-cam channel that guides people towards a better life .Thank you so much for everything ,your work is amazing !
Wow. All my life I have felt entitled to good parents and that has been the cause of much of my distress, anger, desires, resentment. I hope to get over this - this sounds like a breakthrough for me. Thanks a lot.
Controlling your thoughts and emotions can be one of the most important things to achieve inner peace.
I *like* your accent and vids! Common sense is always needed, it makes incomprehension of world events, situations a possibility! Bon weekend from French Canada 🇨🇦!
Thank you so much... when suddenly world events hit so hard, this is perfect.
The coronavirus has everyone in a panic It would be so helpful for everyone to take this approach great video!
Lost Souls and Personal Wisdom I agree!!!!!
I'm sure most people would take this approach if they were not themselves slaves to toxic media and government.
Robin Tripp ahh yes and that's when you need to think for yourself and think am I being controlled? Is what I'm listening to helpful?
@@greenkitty82 You are so right; this whole charade is nothing more than psychological warfare.
@@robintripp8164 I've been home quarantined with my parents for the last five days and CNN has been on the television at almost all hours. Hearing the absolute mush being pumped into their brains is terrifying, especially with how gladly they eat it up. Pray for my sanity
im about to be homeless because of the actions of others, and there is no guarantee i can find a new affordable place with others. Nor am I able to afford my own place by myself. I am in a great deal of despair, frustration, sadness, and anger because of this. Because this is the 4th time I have had to move again in a little over a year. Its very tiring. I just want peace, and to find myself. Yet instead I feel like I must battle to just survive. That said...watching your videos on and off actually helps me alot. Stoic principles I feel are a bit too devoid of enjoyment, and life sometimes. However I feel they can help bring peace, and peace is something i greatly need. For I struggle to deal with the world, and my life as it is right now because I do not have that peace.
Thank you for making awesome contents here on TH-cam. Seriously Stoicism has helped me alot in my daily life, and while i was fighting against my mental illness. Practicing Stoicism really calms me and help me see things from a different perspective. I really love your videos and again, thank you so much for making these videos and sharing these values.
The Stoic Teachings are priceless. Thanks for your content!
Thank you very much - am starting Discourses today. Very excited.
Your videos are always welcomed. I want to thank you. Greetings from Sarajevo.
*How to keep a calm mind regardless of what world throws at us:*
*1) Act in accordance with nature:* We should do what the current situation asks from us. Sickness and death are part of nature. We all go some day.
*2) Watch your judgement:* Anxiety isn't caused by environment, it is caused by the position to take to watch the environment. We are not necessarily entitled to all good things in life. It is the way of nature.
*3) Focus less on things out of your control:* We can only influence most things in life not totally control them. We should focus on our thoughts and emotions. Develop a healthy indifference towards outside events (Amor Fati).
If only children were taught these things at school 😭
YES!!
If only parents taught these things 😓
If only people stopped thinking schools are there to “educate”
@@tanyawieczorek7943 agreed.
I'm actually studying ancient philosophy in school, but it's considered as the Ancient Greek subject, and it's studied for exams to go to college. Meaning that only the students that take ancient greek get to know about Socrates, Plato, Aristotle and some Stoics, and they have to memorize most stuff, therefore a lot of students don't really learn neither are fascinated by philosophy, they think of it as another mandatory subject
I personally had my inner search about philosophical questions and now I see my thoughts portrayed in writings from thousands of years ago
It's so sad that we study it as "Ancient Greek" and not as a worldview, a lesson for everyone
And so sad that young people have such knowledge available, yet have stupid mentalities
It takes a special type of person to put something in a perspective a wide variety of people can understand
True
Stoicism has changed my life Sir.Thank you so much.
Lot's of love from Kenya❤
Such a zen take on life. I love it.
Excellent presented share Einzelganger,
Right now I face delayed graduation and/or taking my boards for my doctorate of physical therapy degree because of the corona virus. I don't know if I'll still have a clinical placement tomorrow. I looked up an Einzelganger video for help achieving peace of mind and methods to combat anxiety, and I was not disappointed. Thanks for your videos man.
You are awesome man, thanks for bringing this wisdom to all of us, really needed it today.
Being calm is the hardest task being a man being resilience to ur agression and ur thoughts that oppose ur rational thoughts
Thanks for sharing this, especially presently.
Sending you much appreciate for all your hard work from Austin, TX (U.S.A.) Your vids on stoicism and an introduction to the modern philosophies of Alain deBotton have completely changed my life. Thank you thank you thank you.
Drew
thanks! yes the remedy Stoics offer in hard time is great! stay calm whatever happens, because in most cases the external events are not in our power.
Without repeating something others have said in the comments: Well done, sir. A necessary salve for sore minds and troubled hearts.
Embrace Life, Embrace Death. Both are the same doorway through which you can enter and depart.
I like that!!
Oh my god this is what i meed right now
@@stewartlancaster6155 its just a typo, but yeah your ego makes you very intelligent.
I like your profile picture 😉
Honestly, its what we all meed.
My name's Ian You had 10 words to write and still managed to not proofread it and misspell it. 🤷♂️
My name's Ian You call him out for having an ego but you still choose not to take 5 seconds to correctly edit your spelling in your comment which means YOU have a massive ego yourself!
Hands down my favorite TH-cam channel! You inspire me daily. My fitness journey with my channel is to teach fit body’s and fit minds.
Live, Lift and Be Mindful- Bar Fight
This reminds me of the serenity prayer
Could not be said better. Everyone should listen and think.
Nothing turns a philosophy more appealing than the personal life of his/her philosophers. Epictetus was a slave of a very cruel man, Marcus Aurelius was the emperor of Rome in one of the most turbulent times of its history and Seneca was the preceptor of Nero...
we cannot control the situation, its how we handle it
Your breakdown of Marcus Aurelius’ meditations was brilliant! Could you create a video exploring how his principles apply to career decisions?
Thankyou for your Time And Energy God Bless You 💎🇬🇧💎
i have a playlist called "great talks". it started with two Tedx talks, now, slowly slowly your videos are taking over and coloring the playlist with your work. great. thank you a lot for this. i learn a bunch.
What strikes me most of the whole video was the phrase "we are not entitled to a good parent, just a parent" that's so true.
I have found myself thinking about this over and over again. You'll see.... My father was an alcoholic, he was married to my mother, then he left us and had an affair with another woman (he had a daughter with her), he came back with my mom that's when he fall into alcoholism and die soon after, he died when I was 11.
I always felt so unfortunate, helpless and miserable watching the families of my friends, they seemed to have everything they wanted (I mean about love and economic resources) and I was lacking of all of that things, just cause my father was weak and stupid. I always felt these way, such a deeply anxiety... I was intended to have a good father, right? I was a good girl, I deserved it... I still think I deserved a better father but... That's not how life works, life is unexpected and unfair. You just have to keep going with whatever you found... So... I will cherish this phrase and keep it in mind.... "we are not entitled to a good parent, just a parent"
I can relate 🙏
Thank you for posting these videos. I've been watching your videos for a long time, And there is honestly nothing that helps me more. I used to take anti depressints and they made me alot worse than before I took them. But I've been practicing stoicism for a good while now. And it helps with both the ups and downs in my life. And you were the person who taught me this philosophy. So again thank you. (Sorry if there is any spelling or grammatical errors)
Wow, this video is a godsend. I'll watch this everyday to change my paradigm
It's plain to see that you put in a great deal of effort into your videos. I appreciate the calm discussion of information. Thank you.
Thank you so much for your videos, you helped me through confronting my anxiety and depression in a healthy way at last, and made me aspire to change myself for the better. It really does help. These are hard times for all humanity, thank you for still being here with your videos. I wish you and everyone who reads my comment the very best, be strong and brave.
So needed at these times
Just found out my wages are cut almost in half, this video helped a little. I guess hard choises are in my future, better stay calm so I make the right ones.
Thank you sir. This is just what the doctor ordered. The voice of wisdom and reason. 🙏
This is one of my favorite videos i love stoicism Thanks for opening my mind to the world of stoicism
Thank you. I learned a lot from previous videos.
Thank you again for your vids Einzelgänger! I actually have a small journal here and i write down the most important/helpful things that you say in your vids. You just don't know how much we (your subscribers) appreciate your work. 😊
Many more blessings to you!
Hello , einzelganger the only person and channel i have the notifications on for xD . Been a little busy now back to your vids. Much lav bro
This is relevant for what the world is going through today.
This is sick dude he’s right dude
Just wanna say how much I love your videos man. I must watch one everyday or few days, and it really makes such a difference to my perspective, both for the day and beyond.
So thank you..truly from all my heart..for me at least, you make the world a better place.
This is what people need to hear right now with the Coronavirus going around I don’t know how many times I’ve shared this
Philosophical things are very helpful for anyone , It is adaptable for any decade. ❤️
Yes, because human nature remains the same 😊
I'm Brazilian and I really like your videos !! Thanks for share !!
Epictetus, Seneca, Cicero and others were extremely intelligent and great thinkers. They are called Philosophers, which of course means literally - "lovers of wisdom". Therefore, as every one, surely loves wisdom, ten every one can call himself a "philosopher", but obviously not of the same "caliber".
However, I would like to remind to ALL that are so impressed with some remarkable and wise sayings by those great philosophers, that the wisest of them all - Socrates, summing up all the human wisdom in his famous and honest admission: - "I know that I know nothing".
Another great ancient philosopher and mathematician - Pitagoras, who actually was the first who , when he was called a "wise" man, denied it, and used the word "philospher", saying that no one is wise, and that he is only the lover of wisdom - philosopher. Pitagoras has also said, that to philosophy - is to think about death. It is obvious, that thinking about death is the most important thing that the philosophers think about, as EVERYTHING in this world is very temporary, short lasting, ending in the inevitable death, and therefore - it is meaningless.
That's why another great mind - Solomon has said at the beginning of his Book of Ecclesiastes, in the Bible: -- "It is useless, useless...Life is useless, all useless..." In other words, ALL this "wise" saying by ALL philosophers is just useless and amount to nothing of real value, including any riches and possessions, as WE and everything will soon end up in annihilation, back into nothingness....
So the question is: - Is there ANYTHING at all, that there is NOT useless?? Is there ANY purpose of life? Of course there is, but everyon, without making any effort,would like to be handed it on the platter... It will never be, without persistent searching for it. Therefore, let me give you a hint: - God said: "I will give them ONE purpose in life..". If you really want to know what it is, you will have to make effort to look for it, and you WILL find it, because it is also written: -- "Look and you will find". Unfortunately, nearly all people are worshiping Mammon and chasing pleasure which is their only purpose of life. (This are just thoughts of an ordinary old man).
First of all, I feel attacked by the parent section, since that’s something I’m struggling with. Lol.
In all seriousness though, I love your videos. Please don’t stop making them.
I needed to come across this video at this time. I believe in signs and the universe putting things, even people and apparently TH-cam videos, on your path for a reason. I had an emotional breakdown for the 2nd time in my life taken place from last night(Thursday) until 2 this afternoon. To attempt to make a long story/post short, too late, Epictetus was completely correct. We DO NOT have control over certain things; most of everything that happens, the bad, the horrible, even the detrimental, I, personally, just take a deep breath (A literal deep breath) grab a pen and paper and figure my issue(s) out and keep it pushing. However, I’m in my 30s now, and the multitude of abuse I suffered from my family, mainly my mother, still haunts me. However, with always being in my head and active listening and a weird ass memory for painful personal events, I gained a complete and devastatingly thorough, understanding on my mommy issues, but the one thing I can’t do is let it go. I’m not entitled to a good parent, just a parent. A perspective I immediately soaked up in a split moment of mental clarity. My mind, my entire being instantly felt lighter. Thank you. Truly. Thank you. It’s time to move on. I thank her for doing what she has, weird I know, otherwise I wouldn’t be the man I am today. ❤️❤️❤️
Who would’ve thought, lol, a damn TH-cam video would help me with the biggest, baddest, queen demon that exist in my life. 😂
Tony Warrior look up CPTSD. I think you could be suffering with it, as do I. Not our fault but up to us to control our thoughts and emotions. The Little Book of Stoicism by Jonas Salzgeber aided me as well as From Surviving to Thriving by Pete Walker.
Do not be stuck in the past and do not let it define your future. Be grateful to be alive to have a chance of turning it all around. Remember. You cannot change what happened nor the people around you. The only thing that you can change is today. Let it go with indifference. Anger, sadness, fear, anxiety, regret and all of your feelings are not in the outside world but inside of your own mind. Take control of it. Think of your mind like an orchestra that plays music... if the music is not happy, calm, or exciting then think of it as being just noise. And noise causes headaches.. All you need to do is to stop listening to it. We have a need to hold on to these negative feelings and toughts, for our brains are wired to keep us away from dangers and keep us alive, however negative emotions don't nourish, they poison and keep you stuck in situations that don't lead anywhere. They won't help you grow as a person. You can only succeed in anything if you're calm and relaxed.. so relax. As Confucius said:
"We have two lives and the second one begins when we realize we only have one"
Live. Trully.
Wonderful. Thanks again!!
I like how you join the eastern and western philosophies. You present a good balance - thanks for all of your research!
My fav video of all time on youtube you changed my mood thank you so much!😀😀👍👍
Keep calm and be prepared, that is a good way to help yourself and others.
I really needed some content related to this topic something I guess much of today's young people require and these 3 small points are quite something that would be enough for me to learn an apply in my daily life. And as always thanks for another amazing and insightful content.
Okay I'll say it: Stoicism is the BEST philosophy
You speak very objectively.
Big fan of the channel, keep up the great work.
Thank you for the compliment :)
Einzelganger, big fan of your videos. Thanks for all your hard work 👍
"What happens around us isn't that important, its more important to what we do with it" Well said
Just want to let you know the more of these videos you upload you are continuing to have a great impact on some peoples lives
This is exactly the situation we live in ...
Thanks for this healthy video ...
“Thank you for watching”
Thank you for creating
Listening to this video as many times as possible until implementing this mindset is as easy as breathing.
An appropriate (and valuable) video for our present time. Thanks Einzelganger!
Thanks man your videos are a true relief
Thank you for the knowledge that u Remind us about.
Keep a clear and focused mind and don't let toxic people/situations bother/control you.
Good timing, we need it these days man !
I came here to get some peace and divert my mind from all this Corona virus news. Thank you so much for this video.
Peace of mind; it's a piece of delicacy. Once tasted, hell, you just can't ignore it.
Nature teaches us many things if we r ready to learn.
This comment should be pinned.
Brilliant!!
I have tried to impart these ideals to others to no avail. I now just enact for myself on a daily basis. I no longer expend one precious moment in trying to help others in seeing the light.
Love your videos man, thank you.
So grateful for discovering your channel. Thank you!!!🙏
Thank you 🙏❤ put a smile on my face! ❤
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The Enchiridion???
MATHEMATICAL!!!!
Some of the best videos on TY.
I feel so fortunate I found your channel. Thank you for sharing all this valuable knowledge. 🤗