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  • How can we become happy by seeking pleasure?
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ความคิดเห็น • 498

  • @christaylor751
    @christaylor751 4 ปีที่แล้ว +627

    "The more simply we live, the more we enjoy luxury when we encounter it" ....a beautiful thought

    • @keepermovin5906
      @keepermovin5906 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      EMS 76 definitely

    • @gerloke914
      @gerloke914 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Uhhh, no. Simple people don't care for luxury.

    •  3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      it is true , i have done both , and the it is a fact that less is more , untill a point , it is nice to have food , a roof and something to wear , and money to pay the bills , but afther that , being healty , work with my are and ingaging with life and other human beings is enought :)

    • @AamirKhan-hc7vo
      @AamirKhan-hc7vo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This phrase really moved me.

    • @ricomajestic
      @ricomajestic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Luxury doesnt really impress me.

  • @PowerMatrixAnime
    @PowerMatrixAnime 4 ปีที่แล้ว +693

    The fact that he lived in harmony with his ideas and that he practiced what he preached is admirable.

    •  4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Yes, I agree

    • @neonbelly4
      @neonbelly4 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      really? i suppose living by ur words is so rare that comments like this get 100 likes

    • @Mr0Anonymous0
      @Mr0Anonymous0 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@neonbelly4 yes

    • @mariemontes1990
      @mariemontes1990 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ....and?

    • @Arkhs
      @Arkhs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@neonbelly4 genuinely rarer than unicorns.

  • @saeboforex1730
    @saeboforex1730 4 ปีที่แล้ว +427

    Without exaggeration, you had a role in saving my life from chronic depression and self demise with this video and the one about the benefits of isolation.
    Thank you very much!

    • @turhaposti6998
      @turhaposti6998 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      You can do it! 💪🏼 I believe in you

    • @AceHatake
      @AceHatake 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I hope you’re doing better at this time

    • @lukelim5094
      @lukelim5094 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I hope you are doing better. It is the same with me friend.

    • @PrateekJain21994
      @PrateekJain21994 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@lukelim5094 how are you guys doing now? Honest reply please

    • @sketchingtophat9661
      @sketchingtophat9661 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How is everyone now?

  • @ToddAndrewCole
    @ToddAndrewCole 3 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication."

  • @Omar31587
    @Omar31587 3 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    The secret of happiness is not in seeking more but in developing the capacity to enjoy less.

    • @Cococokieful
      @Cococokieful 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      "enjoy more with less"

  • @ethanaugustus6039
    @ethanaugustus6039 4 ปีที่แล้ว +133

    Epicurus completely changed my mentality. I remember when I wanted to wear designer clothes and drive an expensive car. Currently, I could care less what people think of me. I only care what I think of myself.

    • @yokakeshinowakane
      @yokakeshinowakane 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      How's it holding up? I want the TRUTH only. Answer without guilt.

    • @asankabandara8853
      @asankabandara8853 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If you have implemented this really in your life you have won dear friend

    • @Breakaway-ic5gj
      @Breakaway-ic5gj 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@yokakeshinowakane it's holding up great

  • @arcaneusumbra1539
    @arcaneusumbra1539 4 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    Epicureanism and Stoicism may be direct competitors, but I think you could implement elements from both philosophies into your life without much confliction.

    • @wargriffin5
      @wargriffin5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Epicureanism is the "what;" Stoicism is the "how." 😉

    • @divinejacobmathew1503
      @divinejacobmathew1503 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@wargriffin5or epicurean when life must be enjoyed. Stoic when life must be endured. P.S I stole this comment 😂

    • @tayrowell
      @tayrowell ปีที่แล้ว +5

      ​@@divinejacobmathew1503 I don't see it this way at all, as someone who attempts to practice Stoicism. I also use elements of Epicureanism and Buddhism too. But I do not see Stoicism alone as living a life only to be endured. It alone can be used for happiness too.

    • @tayrowell
      @tayrowell ปีที่แล้ว

      I also think it is hard to have true happiness with creating virtue and doing deeds for your family and loved ones. This part is more of a Stoic idea

    • @NoxAtlas
      @NoxAtlas 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      ​@divinejacobmathew1503 As someone who tries to practice stoicism, I don't think it's only about "enduring". I accept the fact that life is full of hardships and that I can't control things outside of my mind. But by accepting these things, I can let go of my fear and my anger and deal with it in a healthier way. And being at peace with myself is happiness.
      For example: today I bought a new pan and later found out that I paid a higher price. I could have gotten mad, but I thought to myself "I have a good quality pan now and don't have to wait for delivery. Also, it's much easier to refund it if it turns out to be low quality." When I wanted to take the bus home, it was cold and raining, I didn't have a jacket and had to wait for the bus for 20 minutes because I missed the first one. I could have gotten angry and thought something like "Why me? Could this day get even worse? My weekend is ruined! I'm cold, I want to go home NOW!" Of course I got annoyed for a moment, but then I thought to myself "Hey, another bus will come soon enough and I have a safe shelter so I don't get wet and freeze even more. So is it really worth getting angry about missing one bus?"
      Stoicism isn't just about enduring pain but to not let emotions cloud your judgement and not them dictate your thoughts and behavior.

  • @stephoso
    @stephoso 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    We implement both Stoicism and Epicureanism into our lives. Stoicism saved my life and Epicureanism gave me the motivation to be happy.

  • @werland001
    @werland001 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    9:51
    "Even thou Epicurus lived on water, breed, and olives most of the time; Occasionally, he deeply enjoyed a slice of cheese."

    • @feyisthey
      @feyisthey 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      And he died of kidney stones 🤷

    • @passchallenge
      @passchallenge 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@feyisthey your point?

    • @feyisthey
      @feyisthey 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@passchallenge idk I might've been high

    • @feyisthey
      @feyisthey 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@passchallenge maybe I meant he thought he was living healthily with that diet but that diet (possibly) eventually led to his death so that's ironic

    • @notanotherjamesmurphy5574
      @notanotherjamesmurphy5574 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@feyisthey “idk I might’ve been high” 3 month-later response is one of the best youtube responses I’ve seen

  • @roydamanna
    @roydamanna 4 ปีที่แล้ว +125

    "More than expectation we need appreciation these days"

  • @Torgo1969
    @Torgo1969 4 ปีที่แล้ว +244

    The best chef is an empty stomach.

    • @svesnimajmun2731
      @svesnimajmun2731 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Hunger is the best spice

    • @walkmandunepal6869
      @walkmandunepal6869 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      'bhog mitho' in nepali literally translates to hunger delicious

    • @messianic_scam
      @messianic_scam 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The way to man's heart is his stomach you gonna say epicurus said too ha?!

    • @tusharraj1306
      @tusharraj1306 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not really, on empty stomach one can eat anything , not literally eating anything.

    • @couergarnet
      @couergarnet 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice

  • @hhhgdgb5205
    @hhhgdgb5205 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Greek philosophers are awesome.
    Epicurus formula: happiness=nature +food+shelter+ socialize- fear.
    Thank you for sharing

  • @KudosForYou
    @KudosForYou 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I almost clicked out after 38 secs in this video, almost misunderstood "how could he say we only need to pursue pleasure and avoid pain? it's exact opposite to stoicism!", i'm glad i didn't leave in ignorance and got this beautiful understanding

  • @achyuthvishwamithra
    @achyuthvishwamithra 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Only philosophy that is not convoluted and emphasises that the truth lies in simplicity. His views on death are quite interesting too, his quote "Death is nothing to us" is one of my favorites.

  • @feliciaaj5417
    @feliciaaj5417 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I'm the type of person that does understand that happiness is not about having the fanciest car or the prettiest clothes, but I'm also not the type of person that can go against the rest of society and create my own path. It's kind of hard to do that in this rigid society, and I also care a great deal about what others think of me. I've been deprived of safe and healthy relationships during my childhood and therefore making people like me is the most important thing to me, so I do my best to not seem "too weird". But people are so obsessed with short-term pleasures and superficial thing nowadays, that I feel highly incompatible with most people. They seem to think that thinking deeply and enjoying the simple things in life is kind of silly, but I think that it's the most important part of life.

    • @socalautisticman1975
      @socalautisticman1975 ปีที่แล้ว

      You don't have to prove nothing to NOBODY. Not even to yourself.
      Sometimes you practice your ethics by the book and it's insufficient for certain given people to love you correctly. You are forced to prove...something according to environment people that compose it and if common sense conscience friendly principles & morals values are not enough you got the wrong people around you.
      Hard lesson but take it from me a victim of autism squizo affective paranoid ADHD undiagnosed til I was 18 and ADHD not discovered til I was 40(roughly) but received comments based on incoherence....
      I went ethics by the book...then you have to be emotionally tough & get used to their uncivilized garbage...no way felipe....WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET...my wholesome ethics is 1st of course
      People want to get from you not give to you. THEY ABUSE when you have a heart to give

    • @ecelsozanato5603
      @ecelsozanato5603 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The problem of what others think about ourselves is that it is completely out of our control. So taught Epictetus.

    • @socalautisticman1975
      @socalautisticman1975 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ecelsozanato5603 They hate who they can't exploit plus thinking ill is just a way for them to feel better about themselves and their conscience bothering them they are trying to shut up & sooner or later their hearts harden....we don't want to be desired or gain interest of people like that because it will be their interest anyway (only serving ours enough to keep us hooked)

    • @markofsaltburn
      @markofsaltburn 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Beautiful and expensive things can be amazing depending upon HOW you enjoy them and WHO you enjoy them for. To look at something beautifully made like a vase or a drawing or a fine garment is a tribute to its maker, and the more expensive it is, the more likely it is that the person who made it did so with love, and that they were fairly remunerated. You are also keeping alive the traditions of their craft, which can die so easily.

    • @thereisnonegoodbutgodjohn363
      @thereisnonegoodbutgodjohn363 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The issue at hand is sin and God’s nature of being just. Sin brings suffering (the pleasure is short term, and the suffering is long term-on earth and in hell forever). God brings Righteousness (may have short term suffering followed by long term pleasure- on earth and in Heaven).
      If you love yourself repent of your sins (lying, hatred, unforgiveness, sexual sins, taking the Lord’s Name in vain, stealing, dishonouring your parents etc) & believe in Jesus for forgiveness of sins. (Jesus died on the Cross as a sacrifice and defeated death by rising from the dead)

  • @renehenriksen1735
    @renehenriksen1735 4 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    An overlooked philosopher that doesn´t get much attention in our time. I wonder what he would have thought about social media.

    • @TheMusicLauncher
      @TheMusicLauncher 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      He was sadly labeled as Hedonist when Christianity raised.

    • @jonhohensee3258
      @jonhohensee3258 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How do you know he doesn't get much attention?

    • @renehenriksen1735
      @renehenriksen1735 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@jonhohensee3258 Because he was the advocate for the saying: " - The one who has lived in silence has lived well!" Not exactly what the world of today in general would like as a mantra.

    • @jonhohensee3258
      @jonhohensee3258 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@renehenriksen1735 - That proves absolutely nothing.

    • @renehenriksen1735
      @renehenriksen1735 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@jonhohensee3258 Have you ever seen an atom?

  • @adrianaslund8605
    @adrianaslund8605 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    He welcomed women and slaves to his lectures and to participate in his projects. He was remarkable for his embrace of people others ignored or abused.

  • @bubbleslotp2561
    @bubbleslotp2561 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I've agreed with pretty much everything here except for "death doesnt affect the living". I agree that the living are not the one's who died, however a loss of a friend or those close to you still hurts, whether it be death or moving or a friendship breaking. The death does hurt the living, not because it is death, but because someone they cared for is gone.
    The reason why death is greater grieved than moving away or leaving is because there truly is no chance of seeing them again.

    • @asankabandara8853
      @asankabandara8853 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      According to ajahn bhrahmawamso he tells life is like a concert and after a concert you don't cry. Cherish the sweet memories with him and don't cry.
      I think that's wisdom we need to achieve

    • @bubbleslotp2561
      @bubbleslotp2561 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@asankabandara8853 In that case I think my problem is that I do cry. At the end of a large project or amazing movie, or a wonderful con there is a little empty feeling in my stomach. A mourning of sorts that it's over. Ending have always felt bittersweet to me, no matter the type. And unlike cons or movies there's no chance to relive the joy next year if the person who you enjoyed is dead and gone.

    • @thereisnonegoodbutgodjohn363
      @thereisnonegoodbutgodjohn363 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The issue at hand is sin and God’s nature of being just. Sin brings suffering (the pleasure is short term, and the suffering is long term-on earth and in hell forever). God brings Righteousness (may have short term suffering followed by long term pleasure- on earth and in Heaven).
      If you love yourself repent of your sins (lying, hatred, unforgiveness, sexual sins, taking the Lord’s Name in vain, stealing, dishonouring your parents etc) & believe in Jesus for forgiveness of sins. (Jesus died on the Cross as a sacrifice and defeated death by rising from the dead)

  • @lucaswalker1642
    @lucaswalker1642 4 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Keep up the videos dude! What you're doing is amazing.

    •  4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thank you, Lucas :)

  • @dewabule
    @dewabule ปีที่แล้ว +6

    How telling that your piece on my favourite philosopher is 11:11 long… the man was an Angel in waiting, whether he believed in the afterlife or not.
    Thank you

    • @thereisnonegoodbutgodjohn363
      @thereisnonegoodbutgodjohn363 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The issue at hand is sin and God’s nature of being just. Sin brings suffering (the pleasure is short term, and the suffering is long term-on earth and in hell forever). God brings Righteousness (may have short term suffering followed by long term pleasure- on earth and in Heaven).
      If you love yourself repent of your sins (lying, hatred, unforgiveness, sexual sins, taking the Lord’s Name in vain, stealing, dishonouring your parents etc) & believe in Jesus for forgiveness of sins. (Jesus died on the Cross as a sacrifice and defeated death by rising from the dead)

  • @threethrushes
    @threethrushes 4 ปีที่แล้ว +130

    Vincit qui patitur.
    He who endures, wins.

    • @Sid-69
      @Sid-69 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's the ninja way!

    • @zoecadolouis578
      @zoecadolouis578 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      🇭🇹🤔

    • @gerloke914
      @gerloke914 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wins what, they can come at you with black magic and you will never know who sent the voices at you.

    • @jimsmith9853
      @jimsmith9853 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Dude Abides.

  • @willieluncheonette5843
    @willieluncheonette5843 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    " I am neither a masochist nor a sadist. I have not come to religion to torture myself; just the opposite has been the case. In fact, I have never come to religion. I have simply been enjoying myself, and religion has happened just by the way. It has been a consequence. I have never practiced the way religious people practice, I have never been in that type of search. I have simply lived in deep acceptance of whatsoever is the case. I have accepted existence and myself, and I have never been in any mood to change myself. Suddenly, the more I accepted myself, the more I accepted existence, a deep silence descended upon me, a bliss. In that bliss, religion has happened to me. So I am not religious in the ordinary sense of the word. If you want to find a parallel, you will have to seek it somewhere other than in religion.
    I feel deep affinity with a man who was born two thousand years before in Greece. His name was Epicurus. Nobody thinks of him as religious. People think that he was the most atheistic man ever born, the most materialistic ever born; he was just the opposite of the religious man. But that is not my understanding. Epicurus was a naturally religious man. Remember the words ′naturally religious′; religion happened to him. That′s why people overlooked him, because he never went to seek. The proverb: eat, drink and be merry, comes from Epicurus. And this has become the attitude of the materialist.
    But Epicurus, in fact, lived one of the most austere of lives. He lived as simply as nobody has ever lived. Even a Mahavir or a Buddha were not so simple and austere as Epicurus - because their simplicity was cultivated; they had worked for it, it had been a practice. They had thought about it, and they had dropped all that was unnecessary. They had been disciplining themselves to be simple. And whenever there is discipline, there is complexity. There is a fight in the background, and the fight will always be there in the background. Mahavir was naked, nude; he had renounced all - but he had renounced. It was not natural.
    Epicurus lived in a small garden. The garden was known as Epicurus′ garden. He had no academy like Aristotle, or a school like Plato; he had a garden. It seems simple and beautiful. A garden seems more natural than an academy. He lived in the garden with a few friends. That seems to be the first commune. They were just living there, not doing anything in particular, working in the garden, having just enough to live.
    It is said that the king once came to visit...
    And he had been thinking that this man must be living in luxury because his motto was: Eat, drink and be merry. ′If this is the message,′ the King thought, ′I will see people living in luxury, in indulgence.′ But when he arrived he saw very simple people working in the garden, watering trees. The whole day they had been working. They had very few belongings, only enough to live. And by the evening, when they were there having dinner, there was not even any butter; just dry bread and a little milk - but they enjoyed it as if it were a feast. After the dinner, they danced. The day was over and they offered a thanksgiving to the existence. And the King wept - because he had always thought to condemn Epicurus in his mind.
    He asked, ′What do you mean by saying, "Eat, drink and be merry?"′
    Epicurus said, ′You have seen. For twenty four hours we are happy here. And if you want to be happy, you have to be simple - because the more complex you are, the more unhappy you become. The more complex the life, the more misery it creates. We are simple not because we are seeking God, we are simple because to be simple is to be happy.′
    And the King said, ′I would like to send some presents for you. What would you like for the garden and your community?′
    And Epicurus was at a loss. He thought and thought and he said, ′We don′t think that anything else is needed. Don′t be offended; you are a great King, you can give everything - but we don′t need. If you insist, you can send a little salt and butter.′
    He was an austere man.
    In this austerity, religion happens naturally. You don′t think about God, there is no need to; life is God. You don′t pray with folded hands towards the sky; it is foolish. Your whole life, from the morning until the evening, is a prayer. Prayer is an attitude: you live it, you don′t do it."

  • @falgalhutkinsmarzcal3962
    @falgalhutkinsmarzcal3962 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Reminds me of Daoism. It is interesting that the Greek philosophies and the Asian philosophies reached many of the same conclusions in regard to life. Excessive desire leads to suffering.

  • @Pola_B_Alex_Art
    @Pola_B_Alex_Art 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Many thanks for posting. The importance of hedonism in our daily life should never be underestimated. 💗💗💗

  • @M1XEDBAG
    @M1XEDBAG 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Philosophy of Pleasure: It Feels Good

  • @stefhenjanndeleon2705
    @stefhenjanndeleon2705 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The great thing and irony about Epicurus was that he did not believe in God but he lives a holy life. Thank you for the video!

    • @thereisnonegoodbutgodjohn363
      @thereisnonegoodbutgodjohn363 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The issue at hand is sin and God’s nature of being just. Sin brings suffering (the pleasure is short term, and the suffering is long term-on earth and in hell forever). God brings Righteousness (may have short term suffering followed by long term pleasure- on earth and in Heaven).
      If you love yourself repent of your sins (lying, hatred, unforgiveness, sexual sins, taking the Lord’s Name in vain, stealing, dishonouring your parents etc) & believe in Jesus for forgiveness of sins. (Jesus died on the Cross as a sacrifice and defeated death by rising from the dead)

    • @TyataBreathes
      @TyataBreathes 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      he believed in god, he just thought humans shouldn't worry of think about it.

  • @robertbaur3145
    @robertbaur3145 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Love this way more than the stoics this is actually forward moving positive and has goals respects individual desire and will rather than resignation to the universe

  • @oqba
    @oqba 4 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    "The pleasure depends upon your philosophy on life."

    • @foundseeker4161
      @foundseeker4161 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Exactly! One can find pleasure in living a life of virtue. I don't think anything we do can be taken out of the pleasure/pain dynamic. It's how we are wired by evolution

  • @treggio
    @treggio 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This philosophy really resonates on me. I can totally relate to Epicurus' point of view, however I think a relevant amount of people don't agree with that. According to Epicurus, man only needs to fulfill his natural and necessary desires to be happy, such as food and shelter. Nonetheless, half of the world's population (or even more) live under the poverty line and does not have neither food security nor basic goods/services. How can we remain idle while so much people are suffering because they can't even get bread on their table each day? If wealthy people and middle class people gave up on vain desires, the world's population would be assured natural and necessary desires and we could as well live in harmony with nature. This would ensure everyone's dignity and set the foundation for a world community that raised its consciousness to the Universe.

    • @yeyerrey3591
      @yeyerrey3591 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      it's like sacrificing one's live/energy for the live's that suffering from the world's challenges so that the one who are suffering can feel the happiness of stable life, while the one who's helping them sacrifice their time/energy, what i mean their fortunes
      This question's my mind why middle/rich people help the miserable one's when the miserables one's still chose to exist on this world even the world is cruel to them
      for intances, when one family know that the is world is cruel to them and life is a challenge then why they reproduce, when they know the sad fact of life
      i'm confused, it's like blessed people help's the miserable one and the miserable one's overcome the suffering and have stable life and continues to grow until to become rich/middle and then the next generation benefit from the one's who make's sacrifice throught their life that who sacrifice their, time,energy, and happiness and what we call desires
      I want to continue this but i guess no one will read it cause i'm just a wonderer who learns/from other people's point of view
      If someone want's me to speak my mind
      Give me some feedbacks i will return

  • @pixipay2101
    @pixipay2101 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I find stoicism more practical in life than epicurism cause there are lots of troubles and pain in the world so where you can find pleasures in these moments, but as to stoic they suggest many helpful tools such as: indifference, memento Mori, virtues etc.

    • @elenavash.5749
      @elenavash.5749 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      You can find pleasure in daily troubles by changing your attitude towards them.

    • @RAJAKHAN-dd3ke
      @RAJAKHAN-dd3ke 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@elenavash.5749 Exactly.

    • @g4greed502
      @g4greed502 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      troubles and pain spark growth and change

    • @ws5826
      @ws5826 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I don't feel you can find pleasure in pain ,well not as it happens or immediately afterwards but maybe in the future you can look back and see that the painfull event caused some good by making you grow or causing something good to happen ,anyway I know that painfully events and hardship will happen at anytime in my life so therefore my philosophy is to accept this and deal with them in a way that causes the least amount of suffering possible or don't make the situation any worse than it is.

  • @Contribute_TakeCare_Learn_Play
    @Contribute_TakeCare_Learn_Play 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As a person with personality based anhedonia and a somehow implanted believe by others that pleasure is bad and pointless, it was very useful for me to hear this. Instead of the philosophies that abolish pleasure

  • @BBoyGi0
    @BBoyGi0 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This has touch my soul. This has enlighten my vision.

  • @plantmama7442
    @plantmama7442 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Been binge watching these in quarantine. Learning so many valuable lessons. Thank you!! May Peace be Upon Everyone 🙏🏽❤️✨

    • @davidzwitser
      @davidzwitser 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Now use them in practice! That's the hardest step but will fulfill your life the most :).

  • @bret6484
    @bret6484 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I've been an epicurean for the past three years without knowing it. I'm glad there are others out there happy to be content :) Thank you for this video

  • @TurbanatorGamer
    @TurbanatorGamer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Literally half of the time when I'm just on my phone in idle I get a notification telling me of a new video you have uploaded. It is a sign from the Gods that I must stop sitting idly!

  • @chandrikav9197
    @chandrikav9197 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Beautiful video, touches inner core among us. Thank you for bringing this to us: all hail technology.

  • @ulyssesalbacite516
    @ulyssesalbacite516 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is what True Philosophy is living a simple life with friends that are true to themselves making a garden and have philosophical convos, bonding,farming,cooking,eating together, playing musics, i imagine the ideal lifestyle, pleasure is the only good.

  • @lawrencecataldo7397
    @lawrencecataldo7397 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I find no problem in agreeing with a great deal of his philosophy regardless of the athiestic aspects which are, after all, presumptions on his part. For instance, I agree that it is vitally important that we live in the present regardless if it is our only manifestation or not. My belief in an afterlife as central to my Catholic faith does not cause me to reject all the sensible and genuinely gratious tenets of Epicurus's philosophy. In fact, many teachings are quite similar: moderation, self-control, anti-materiasim, a relationship with the natural world, friendship. The ancient philosophers weren't about getting people to follow everything they said or wrote. They were more philanthropists who offered their ideas as options and sometimes much-needed medicine for their fellow human beings.

  • @suzanneadamson1306
    @suzanneadamson1306 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Absolutely Loved this & agree wholeheartedly. TY very much.

  • @juliamicalleffilletti6872
    @juliamicalleffilletti6872 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i love this video. i keep coming back to it every few months just to keep me in line with what really matters in life. thank you!:)

  • @anangelskissinspring330
    @anangelskissinspring330 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    thank you for another wonderful video, dear man ❤️

  • @lumberpilot
    @lumberpilot 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I used to like Epicurus but I find that he is essential saying to avoid the highs and lows of life by living a balanced, measured existence. To me, the greatest pleasures available in this world are experienced after exertion, discomfort, even calamity. For example, try this exercise:
    Take off your shoes and socks. Okay, now what?
    Take off your shoes and socks after walking 20 miles.
    Contrary to what Epicurus is teaching, we should actually invite pain and seek out adversity for the simple reason that pleasure hides from us. We cannot directly seek it out.
    I will add that his philosophy assumes that people know what they desire. Nothing can be further from the truth.
    Former Garden Dweller

    • @Dan-uf2vh
      @Dan-uf2vh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      it is not a complete philosophy by today's standards, just makes some extremely valid points and points out mistakes that are still made to this day; I think we should invite some measure of discomfort to achieve performance and vitality and not lead an ascetic life; also eating bread and olives is possibly what ruined his health

    • @TheCoffeeNut711
      @TheCoffeeNut711 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      "I find that he is essential saying to avoid the highs and lows of life by living a balanced, measured existence."
      That is stoicism, not Epicurus

    • @lechsiz1642
      @lechsiz1642 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      why are you walking 20 miles? If it is to do something meaningful, well, great. Of course, the meaning is in your mind and is your choice. You sound like an adrenaline junkie and that is your choice. Life has plenty of ups and downs and some of us don't need to create artificial ones. The idea is to be like a candle or light bulb burning at a modest rate for a longer period vs. burning at full strength for a short while. Perhaps it is simply a matter of personality and maybe there is no right or wrong way. I choose to save most my energy for matters I cannot avoid and think this prolong my mental and physical energies. Marathon runners often do NOT live longest while people who exercise slowly doing essential tasks for many hours a day do live longest. Attaining goals does lead to happiness and a bit of contentment, but I'd say those goals should be well-chosen - perhaps goals that have longer-lasting effects. If you feel the need to climb a mountain or run a marathon, it seems to me that your other life goals aren't strong enough. For example, maybe you fear running a successful business so choose the easier path of running a marathon, one where failure is less likely and less painful.

  • @gwgraphics8154
    @gwgraphics8154 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Im not be Able to explain how Thankful I am finding this channel. Thank you! From the bottom of my heart ❤️

  • @leyah18
    @leyah18 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Even though I'm an old subscriber, I just want to say that I'm so lucky to have found your channel Einzelgänger! I've been in deep depression the past few years and wanting to end my life but maybe the universe sent me on this channel to not to, ever since I knew Stoicism and your video on Albert Camus' Life is Absurd, I suddenly became okay, i don't know how but maybe your voice kinda healed me too and I'm really thankful for that, thankful to have finally found my cure, Einzelgänger. ♥️

  • @madhura12634
    @madhura12634 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am learning a lot from your channel. Thanks for these videos on Philosophical topics🙏

  • @steveshepherd333
    @steveshepherd333 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Another thought provoking video, very philosophical, very engaging, and has helped me in the dilemma that I have been having for a few weeks now.
    Once again, much thanks for sharing this, and creating it. Steve UK

  • @caterine4604
    @caterine4604 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your channel ! It's always so informative. Thank you.

  • @liafuentes326
    @liafuentes326 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Take me to your Garden and show me your wisdom till all of my years are done dear Epicurus!

    • @peepalfarm
      @peepalfarm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      lia Fuentes you can visit our place!

    • @lovepeaceisneverguaranteed7385
      @lovepeaceisneverguaranteed7385 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Valuable wisdom to be precise😅

    • @weed3950
      @weed3950 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      May i visit your place?
      Btw, what's this place?
      Btw, this was for the Peepal Farm guy

    • @liafuentes326
      @liafuentes326 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@weed3950 The Garden was Epicurus' school. He allowed women and slaves to attend there when none else did. I love him because of that and because his philosophy is just beautiful and Amazing!

    • @gerloke914
      @gerloke914 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      x.x

  • @justdriveon
    @justdriveon 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I have been incredibly blessed to enjoy your content for years now, and I want to tell you thank you so much because it had a profound effect on my life. This particular video, however, is by far one of your best. I believe it can change peoples lives as it has touched mine very much I thank you so much and thank you for all the hard work you’ve done . Namaste!

    •  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Thank you for your generosity and nice to see you've enjoyed this video in particular. Epicurus' philosophy made quite an impression on me. Anyway, thank you for the support and compliments!

    • @stephenpowstinger733
      @stephenpowstinger733 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The OP delivers a back-handed compliment. No, Epicurus beats stoicism. Thank you to the author.

  • @hermannhafele5835
    @hermannhafele5835 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Einzelgänger, your videos are truely wonderful and inspiring! Thank you so much for all your efforts!
    At most I enjoy the pieces you made aboút Taoism - maybe because that's the philosophy I probably lean most toward ... / I am currently reading your book "Unoffendable" and I am moved and impressed by the very personal way you chose to make your points.
    So: Keep going & thanks again - you produce tremendously great stuff, which is a light within a great sad sea of nonsense, stupidity and bullshit, which is around us ... !

  • @charafbouyeghssane5574
    @charafbouyeghssane5574 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Einzelgänger i just wanted to deeply thank you for making this video , see i'm having some craving troubles lately that diverted me from some necessary work that i have to do but now i guess that i'll need to tame those cravings with healthier food , anyway i just wanted to thank you for giving me a new perspective on pleasure ,anyways like your videos and wish you nothing but the best

  • @crickygo6057
    @crickygo6057 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i have recommended your videos to so many friends and patients.... thank you

  • @fabulaphilo2940
    @fabulaphilo2940 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for making insightful videos!

  • @yugaprs
    @yugaprs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    after this, I consider not to buy my next rolex watch

    • @TheMusicLauncher
      @TheMusicLauncher 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Instead maybe buy some nice steaks, invite some friends and have a good evening

    • @brendahall8461
      @brendahall8461 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@TheMusicLauncher how about doing both! Buy a less expensive Rolex AND invite your loved ones for a few great times together 🙏

    • @gerardpicar7685
      @gerardpicar7685 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      yaman mo boy

  • @nickturner4150
    @nickturner4150 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wonderful little talk that was mate.. Lifted me up.

  • @vanillalevertizen9925
    @vanillalevertizen9925 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Without even expecting, this video made my day better. I was grumpy about the chase of money but realized that I have a lot around me. I am abundant and have enough stuff to meet my daily needs.

  • @TheBebuchis
    @TheBebuchis 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you, this was really insightful.

  • @evolvegetinspired2221
    @evolvegetinspired2221 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    the words carry so much power and i love listening to these powerful words which can make power shift in the perspectives. Love you......alottttt, stay in abundance and contentment always.

  • @westonbassett5002
    @westonbassett5002 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow so incredible, Thanks for these incredible Ideas from Epicurus!

  • @tunanocrust.mfghost
    @tunanocrust.mfghost 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Condolences man! Take your time we look forward to your return. All the best!

  • @johnmcquilkin
    @johnmcquilkin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your videos are enormously beneficial and helping more people than you know. All of your content is well researched, produced and narrated. I am sure I speak for many when I say Thank You! 😃

  • @yuganesansandran5646
    @yuganesansandran5646 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for yet another priceless video

  • @student_of_Improvement
    @student_of_Improvement 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing video! It made me really think deeply about death. Thank you for an amazing video, man! You are always working hard on your videos and they are always of high quality. Keep it up 💪

  • @zackrauch2460
    @zackrauch2460 ปีที่แล้ว

    What's good are those people who keep by your side even when you left theirs.
    Even when you feel no obligations to them, you still know they will have your back.
    Commitments.
    These are what is good.

  • @kev-othegamer
    @kev-othegamer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you.

  • @nikolasthethief
    @nikolasthethief 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of my fav vids on YT. Thank you.

  • @osse1n
    @osse1n 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    We are taught to seek hedonistic pleasure and totally lose the true self in that search.
    No amount of external validation can fill the void of unfulfilment, only introspection can. Only by knowing can pleasure be joyful.

  • @fraidoonw
    @fraidoonw 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks einzelganger! yes Epicurus is and will be one of the greatest masters.

  • @MrRiderLtd
    @MrRiderLtd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love your videos helps me alot with my mental health ❤

  • @colinwatson8568
    @colinwatson8568 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Enzel I just had to say I've been watching you for quite a while now and your content just keeps getting better and better. I really appreciate the work you're doing. It gives me very simple yet insightful teachings and mindsets in life that are invaluable. It has changed my life. Keep it up my guy!

  • @BrunoPadilhaBlog
    @BrunoPadilhaBlog 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a great video! Thanks mate

  • @jenniferg6818
    @jenniferg6818 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you. I love your voice.

  • @XShollaj
    @XShollaj 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mind-blowing that such profound ideas have existed before thousands of years! Advances in science or technology doesn't mean we have more happiness

  • @marianapradd7564
    @marianapradd7564 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for your videos!!!

  • @Mel-ts1qc
    @Mel-ts1qc 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for your videos :)

  • @kerry_runs
    @kerry_runs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    9:17 full body chills!

  • @supremereader7614
    @supremereader7614 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That was a beautiful video. Great job laying out the different levels of pleasure.

    •  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you!

  • @mediizen5583
    @mediizen5583 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you Dearly

  • @aliakar6610
    @aliakar6610 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    It was a wonderful summerize. Thanks a lot man.

  • @peterwilliam4722
    @peterwilliam4722 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your videos are fantastic, thank you.

    •  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Peter!

  • @jamesanglin4417
    @jamesanglin4417 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad to finally see something on Epicurus here. Thanks.

  • @Brian_LeFevre
    @Brian_LeFevre 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of your best vids imo 👌👌

  • @altruex
    @altruex 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Epicurism seems very close to Buddhist teachings in a way when it comes to non-attachment to the material possessions and simple pleasures of simply having little or being.

  • @finaldestination813
    @finaldestination813 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for making this video

  • @Uluru9737
    @Uluru9737 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Epicureanism is simply the most perfect philosophy in the history of mankind and will continue to be through the centuries.

    • @thereisnonegoodbutgodjohn363
      @thereisnonegoodbutgodjohn363 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The issue at hand is sin and God’s nature of being just. Sin brings suffering (the pleasure is short term, and the suffering is long term-on earth and in hell forever). God brings Righteousness (may have short term suffering followed by long term pleasure- on earth and in Heaven).
      If you love yourself repent of your sins (lying, hatred, unforgiveness, sexual sins, taking the Lord’s Name in vain, stealing, dishonouring your parents etc) & believe in Jesus for forgiveness of sins. (Jesus died on the Cross as a sacrifice and defeated death by rising from the dead)

  • @bd3531
    @bd3531 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good video! Thanks!

  • @datadonascimento
    @datadonascimento 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    even though i agree so much with these insights i cant help but feel worry and regret all because of an idea of a successful life that is not even my idea.
    its internalized in me subliminarly. its like the idea of my parents being ashamed of me is the worst case scenario

  • @goodkaja8330
    @goodkaja8330 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    His works were destroyed not lost. His truth undermined Religions.

    • @thereisnonegoodbutgodjohn363
      @thereisnonegoodbutgodjohn363 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The issue at hand is sin and God’s nature of being just. Sin brings suffering (the pleasure is short term, and the suffering is long term-on earth and in hell forever). God brings Righteousness (may have short term suffering followed by long term pleasure- on earth and in Heaven).
      If you love yourself repent of your sins (lying, hatred, unforgiveness, sexual sins, taking the Lord’s Name in vain, stealing, dishonouring your parents etc) & believe in Jesus for forgiveness of sins. (Jesus died on the Cross as a sacrifice and defeated death by rising from the dead)

  • @MatyyRdk
    @MatyyRdk 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, thanks!

  • @CGMC1088
    @CGMC1088 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this channel!!!

  • @FreemanIntegrity1982
    @FreemanIntegrity1982 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You made that trigger in my mind I desperately needed

  • @sandrajovic9304
    @sandrajovic9304 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    In your break (time off), I send you much love and light. You'll be fine, I'm sure. Take your time and take care. We love ya!♥💞and patiently wait for your next video😊

  • @mulwaian5416
    @mulwaian5416 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    love the syncronicity of the time 11:11 of your video duration

  • @barisbasturk7603
    @barisbasturk7603 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you

  • @jayfraser4785
    @jayfraser4785 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome video. I've always liked Epicureanism over Stoicism. Thanks for the video.

  • @arnaudrobillart9724
    @arnaudrobillart9724 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Satisfaction, soundness! 💡💪

  • @jdbroome8125
    @jdbroome8125 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent presentation !!

    • @thereisnonegoodbutgodjohn363
      @thereisnonegoodbutgodjohn363 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The issue at hand is sin and God’s nature of being just. Sin brings suffering (the pleasure is short term, and the suffering is long term-on earth and in hell forever). God brings Righteousness (may have short term suffering followed by long term pleasure- on earth and in Heaven).
      If you love yourself repent of your sins (lying, hatred, unforgiveness, sexual sins, taking the Lord’s Name in vain, stealing, dishonouring your parents etc) & believe in Jesus for forgiveness of sins. (Jesus died on the Cross as a sacrifice and defeated death by rising from the dead)

  • @wealthyson5920
    @wealthyson5920 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Simplicity creates happiness

  • @malibeli1215
    @malibeli1215 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful video thank you :))

  • @lovepeaceisneverguaranteed7385
    @lovepeaceisneverguaranteed7385 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Pleasures r so vast and many peopl get lost in it thats why samll pleasures r a big deal✌