Stoicism in Gladiator
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Video essay on the stoic philosophy of Gladiator, presented in a few brief meditations based on the writings by Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus.
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Proud to present the follow-up to my video on the stoic philosophy of The Shawshank Redemption (th-cam.com/video/Sbgpjcf-i8I/w-d-xo.html). Back when I made the first video on stoicism, I went with The Shawshank Redemption because I thought that film was better suited to explain the basics of stoicism, whereas Gladiator was more interesting for more specific subjects.
As such, this new video zooms in on a few specific subjects that will hopefully build on the foundation laid in the first one and give you a better understanding of both Stoic philosophy and the story of Gladiator. What other films do you think are great examples of stoic philosophy? Let me know below!
The Grey
Thank you. This is better than Shawshank, if you ask me.
Please do a 3:10 Yuma...
The Martian
Part 2 of your greatest video !
I loved this Epictetus quote you used;
"If someone tried to take control of your body and make you a slave, you would fight for freedom. Yet how easily you hand over your mind to anyone who insults you. When you dwell on their words and let them dominate your thoughts, you make them your master."
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So true, thanks for this eye opening quote
Trump does this to the media. He dominates their thoughts.
Yes. The flip side of this coin can also trip us up. We must also guard ourselves against those who would compliment us; for flattery can be just as enslaving to our minds.
One thing I really like is that it's basically the ancient version of Tyler the Creator's famous cyberbullying tweet.
"Hahahaha how can someone take control of your mind hahahaha like just don't dwell on their words like focus only on what is within thy power."
“Nothing happens to any man which he is not fitted by nature to bear.” - Marcus Aurelius
I am sitting next to my sleeping father in the hospital. I hope Aurelius is right.
"Regard it, then, among your greatest blessings that you have had an excellent brother(father): you need not think for how much longer you might have had him, but for how long you did have him. Nature gave him to you, as she gives others to other brothers, not as an absolute property, but as a loan...Rejoice, then, that you have had so good a brother(father), and be grateful for having had the use and enjoyment of him, though it was for a shorter time than you wished." - Seneca
Growing up in the inner city, I've had to deal with much loss of both friends and loved ones. It wasn't until I turned my focus away from lamenting my "loss" but instead looked towards my "gain" that I came to accept it. I was blessed to know these people and should be grateful to have had the good fortune to learn from them in the short time we are here. I learned to reframe their passing not as "I have lost them", but rather "They have returned[to Nature, who had loaned them to me]". Death is a natural thing and will come for us all eventually. In accordance with Nature, it is outside of our control. Live with the principles and values that your father has instilled in you and he will continue to live on in you and with you. Who among us could ask for a greater honor? I wish you all the best in your journey.
It’s been 3 weeks. How is your father?
Apollo SOL he died a few days after I posted.
Bruce of Chicago thank you for that thoughtful response. His time was shorter than many who knew him would have liked but he touched many people. I have reconnected with some people I haven’t seen since childhood because of this. He brought goodness and laughter even in the end, despite the sorrow. He is loved and missed, but most importantly he is remembered fondly.
I am sorry for your loss. You will see him again , but not yet. Let go and enjoy your life.
"Happy is the man who can make others better, not merely when he is in their company, but even when he is in their thoughts"
*I will see you again*
Shit made me tear up
*But not yet, not yet*
Same
It's an incredibly powerful truth, it would be nice to be such a man or even just to try being such a man.
Stoicism is the most difficult path there is. Its a never ending fight to defeat your own anger and maintain your sense of humanity and empathy.Thank you for this. I read Meditations at a crisis point in my life and couldnt take its lessons in then. Yet , surprisingly , its teachings manifest themselves unbeknownst to you. An incredible brilliant book. And your channel is also.
The Stoics acknowledged that difficulty and encouraged everyone to press on. I love how practical it is. It doesn't claim nor demand perfection, just incremental improvement. I wish you well on your journey.
I do not think that stoicism is about defeating negative emotions, but rather acknowledging it as a part of your humanity yet not being enslaved by it. Learning that every crisis is an opportunity to grow, to utilize every moment to your growth and live one's life according to one's will.
@@jahnsymonrivera89 Exactly, mindfulness seems like a contemporary approach to stoicism.
As long as you're breathing you will always be following the path. It's not that Stoicism is hard, it's what life throws at you that can be hard to deal with. Stoicism is the antidote to deal with certain difficulties in life. Rome wasn't built in a day, excuse the pun. We will always try and fail but that's how we improve.
Stoicism is alike Christianity, especially Orthodoxy.
I'm a high school English teacher and I've shown most of your videos in class. They are almost ALWAYS the highlight of that class. This is the best channel on TH-cam.
I wish you wher my teacher long ago.
@@georgevera9792 I second that notion!
@@lucyb.5131 Philosophy is one of the most under rated subjects but it helps us to understand who we are as individuals and a species. It should be taught as a compulsory subject in every year of high school. Congratulations on enlightening your students minds in such a digestible format I too wish you had been my teacher.
This makes me happy, and hopeful. Your students are lucky to have you.
Damn. My man hearted every comment on the vid except this one? Come on dude
Last time I was this early, Rome was still a republic.
Dammit! made me spit coffee on my screen.
late time I was that early rome was still ruled by a king ... that would dare call himself a king.
LOL
You don't believe the election results either, I see.
I had to re-watch the video to regain the context in which I made this comment. It is a beautiful video for a timeless classic. Drives at the core of stoicism, which is apolitical. Also the first comment which has had more than 10 upvotes on any platform, lol.
Government overreach is also timeless, but that is because the human element, the wonderfully flawed element, is ever present. No man is truly suited for power; those who seek it are the most unsuited for it. Democracy mitigates that element, but only if the people continue to believe and remember the flaws inherent in every human being. Most relevantly, that people "in general are quick to believe that which they wish to be true."
It is not true that the US election was rigged, no matter how much one wishes it to be. What is true is that every person who has sought power is ultimately unsuited for it, in which case, we ought to be suspicious of anyone who seeks out that authority.
I don’t even know why I pay for therapy! So much water for soul is in this video.
I highly recommend Stoicism as food for categorizing thoughts in your mind. Make philosophy a way of life and not just some words in a book or a video. I wish for great peace and success for you.
Save money :-)
@@Concatenate also find the work of Anthony DeMello
Brock Venture
Whoa, Whoa, Whoa! Don’t give up therapy just yet! Therapy can also be used to either repair or tune-up your emotional & social health. It’s one thing to finished dealing with dread and anxiety; it’s another to resolve issues dealing with society & human connections and controlling your external stimuli.
Therapy is always helpful, it should free and paid by the state as any health care should. "Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate"-Carl Jung. I gotta make my own quote lol, but that one's the best.
To hell with all those motivational videos. This is how you motivate. This is how you spread positivity in these evil times. I've been following this channel for a long time, when it didn't even have many subscribers, and not a single video yet that managed to dissapoint me. Keep up the work.
Yes I agree with you great way to motivate combining ancient wisdom with cinematic brilliance and beautiful language backed up with a great voice over
"Happy is the man that makes others better not merely when he is in their company but when he is in their thoughts" - seneca
Such a lovely quote gives me chills everytime i read it
I always get excited when I receive a notification that there's a new video from 'Like Stories of Old'
Quality will out.
Me too!!
Marcus Aurelius + Seneca + Ralph Waldo Emerson= Virtuous Life
+ Epictetus
+ Nietzsche
Do forget Nietzsche
@@TheCoffeeNut711 dont
Who is Ralph Waldo Emerson
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you give light into a world of darkness. what a gift you bring with these videos by giving us one of the most precious aspects of humanity: hope.
I really love Proximo's character in this film. I think he represents the everyman.
Superbly done. You are unparalleled in your work. Thank you for creating videos that have resonance, and for your hard work and dedication.
A man of true culture delivers the right message at the right time. I Ching 👍☝️
"We are but shadows and dust." Thanks for bringing light into dark places!
I watched this movie in the theatre for the first time when I was a deeply depressed teenager. The message LSOO is conveying so eloquently in this video resonated with that kid so deeply that it stayed a serrated steak knife’s edge from sawing open my wrists.
“Ultimately, we’re all dead men…”
Thanks for everything. Neoplatonian schools have changed my life. Ethic has shown a path for my life different from power or money. It has deletd my anxiety and gave me ease from the drama of everyday life in a third world country
The world needs more of this!!
I find traces of this in the life of Christ as well
@@daddycool228 Many, indeed, since the gospels are written from a stoic perspective. Stoicism was the official philosophy of the Roman Empire. For ex. the cult of mithra, a practice followed by the roman legionaries was also stoic and had similar mythos
@@greenlaw6503 "Come unto me all you who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest." - Jesus Christ (Mt 11,28)
I also encourage you to read Matthew 6,19-34 (or even better, the entire sermon on the mount in Mt 5-7)
I really needed this lately, helped to calm me and remind me that life is just a tale, that we are players in this game and should strive to reach the high score, being moral and honourable people who give back to the world.
Remember, you're the author of your tale. Make it a good one. 🙂
I heard someone say "let us strive to earn soul tokens, not material weatlh". I think compassion and love is making a comeback
@@majesticmojo3823 reminds me of also : ‘To be my disciple you must hate your family and your life'
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Being moral and honourable people, who give back to the world.
Wise words to live by.
This is probably my favorite movie in life... Thank you for this.
"Nothing happens to anyone that he is not fitted by nature to bear."
A year ago I found this video and it had me so interested that it started me down the path of stoicism, not that anyone on the internet cares but to the maker of this video. You have helped me in more ways than you know. This philosophy has helped me greatly in these difficult times. Thank you and I hope great fortune comes your way.
same
This has become one of my favourite channels, thank you for all you have done so far and will do in the future.
I feel like your vids should be shown in film/philosophy and mythological classes. Another great one
I rarely find a channel that gives such a sense of calm introspection as yours. Thank you for being so welcoming and calm. You handle difficult topics with a grace and dignity I envy and hope to embody.
There are a lot of movie-analysis channels on youtube that I enjoy watching, but this is the one I keep coming back to and showing videos of to my friends over and and over and over again. The thing I love is how your able to feature parts of the film being discussed without commentary, just letting whats show speak for itself within the context of whats already been established. Its beautiful honestly, and i don't think I've watched something more empowering.
A year later & I still go back to this insightful video.
So, I love Gladiator, I loved reading Marcus Aurelius' Meditations and I love your videos. I'm also quite a big fan of stoicism. So, you can't imagine how happy I was seeing you made this video; of course that I enjoyed it so much. Once again, you remembered me of a film I once considered perfect and presented stoic ideas so well with so fitting examples that I was on the verge of tears for almost the whole duration of it. Thank you, you rock! Cheers!
oberstul Gladiator is a great story and epic movie. I cried just like a stoic 🥇
Fun fact: Marcus Aurelius was in the movie 😁
My grandma knows more about Stoicism than me without reading a sentence about it ever. No matter how many times I revisit the learnings I manage to lose the grip of what it truly means to live a virtuos life. It appears that all the hardships that she endured over the years shaped her character in the ways described by Marcus Aurelius. Proud of her. Dissapointed of me. PS. I am 24, she is 90.
Rome was not built in a day, they say, the great work of life is character building, you will build yourself too, over the years
When I have a difficult time, I just replay this video, amazing analysis.
I have struggled with depression and domestic violence for a very important part of my life. I often come back to this video to find strength and clarity as I look to become a good man. Thank you God. Thank you Like Stories of Old.
This day, in this moment, you have saved my life. At least for now. Thank you.
Love your videos! I've been going through some weird stuff for almost 10 years (I am 22), and your videos always help me figure things out. Much love and support 🖤
The way you deliver your message is so eloquent and insightful. My life philosophy is to always try to make to world a better place, even if it’s in small acts of kindness. Thank you for sharing!
Gladiator is one of my favorite movies. And Stoicism is the art of living I aspire to live by. Thanks for this wonderful video!
This is absolutely the best movie analysis ever for Gladiator which will echo in eternity. Thank you so much. ⚔️
I want to say thank you, please keep spreading the philosophy of stoicism thru your videos. If every man can think like a stoic, people can live a little bit happier.
How my heart and soul brim with the deepest-held colors and tones on watching these.
Few things in life have moved me so profoundly as your creations and insights.
Bless you.
You are the definition of a teacher
In my hard time always your posting video working for me as religious scripture...I’m trapped in proud anguish occasionally feel suicidal..in the state of nihilism all entertainments have turned into suffering..thx i love u all 🙏🏼
Only channel I turn notifications on for. Don't like distractions in my daily life, but your stuff transcends the medium, my friend.
The soundtrack, the writing, the edition... This is a masterpiece
I needed this. It is beautifully creative in exploring what it means to live a meaningful life. Thank you.
Thank you so much for this, I will share this video on Facebook and Twitter. Marcus Aurelius was touched by the divine, I love him and his teachings, he set me free. "Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate"-Carl Jung.
Thank you creating this video. I found this video shortly after my father passed away. The words of wisdom within it helped me ineffably. I learned of Stoicism and began my journey of learning, reading and incorporating Stoicism into my thoughts, actions and temperance. My father passed away 15 weeks ago and this video helps me remember my purpose and helps center me. I come back to this video often. I have found a very helpful way of living because of your production. Thank you again. "On the occasion of every accident that befalls you, remember to turn to yourself and inquire what power you have for turning it to use"- Marcus Aurelius
Your videos helps a lot brother
I am going through tough time these days, and those highly energetic motivational videos on youtube don't do much, but your does,
I helps in calming my anxiety more than anything
Thanks for that
Thanks! Best of luck to you :)
god damn it, still you make me cry at your videos. I see myself and my closest in the general templates you lay out as "friends" in this one. Wonderful insight, though I already plumbed Gladiator for all its philosophical value. Great video!
You’re one of my absolute favorite channels. I get so pumped when I get the new content notification. Phenomenal as always. Death smiles at us all, all a man can do is smile back.”
Stoicism is so inspiring to me. I saw somewhere someone wrote "power currupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely(except Marcus Aurelius)" I agree.
I still remember this movie..
the moment he is finally with his loving family..
now I have somehow understood why I find this movie so meaningful
This one is gonna be a great! I'm a stoic myself and I loved the movie
Andrew was just going to put that! #Stoic
Idiots
I am new to this channel. but I've got to say I love all the movies esp. sci-fi. Your commentary on the movies Arrival, Prometheus & Alien Covenant was absolutely exhilarating and scary all at the same time. I never tire of watching the movie Gladiator. Your words were so inspiring & insightful. I was brought to tears. Though I have not read The works of Marcus Aurelius nor Meditations 1..I hope to soon. I'm looking forward to listening and learning the stoicism presented in The Shawshank Redemption..aka " Get busy living or get busy dying." Made quite an impact on my life a decade ago. Since I obtained a cellphone in 2015... I've been intellectually & emotionally seduced by the wisdom of the ancients via the TH-cam channel. Learning about Stoicism.. { having ALWAYS believed myself to be a bit too emotional/subjective female } has since offered several ways to be calmer & more disciplined. Oh yes... I don't know exactly how & when it was that your channel showed up.. but I was intrigued immediately to find someone with such a compelling voice ( reminded me of the French actor Peter Lorre in those black + white film noir classics ) as you were about to render a marvelous discourse on the music of the Lord of The Rings. 🤗 And I became a subscriber. Can't wait to watch/listen to EVERYTHING you have to speak on that Trilogy esp. ❣️ Thank you for your time & research. I'm glad I had decided to stop binging on television cable network service n discontinue it altogether. 😉
Thanks for this content. I am at a crossroads in my life, concerning love. This video really made me reevaluate my stance and how my sorrow inter-links with my perceptions of others. I know who I am and what I want, and I understand better now how to pursue that with grace and integrity. Thank you.
I became a patreon today. I've been meaning to for a while. These videos bring a great deal of value to me and my circle of friends, all of whom thank me for the introduction to LSOO. I hope I bring you a step closer to your goal by this effort.
atomicvocabulary Thank you!!
YES! I LOVE, JUST LOVE! Your take on movies! Thank you so very much! Again, if there was a you tube equivalent to the “Grammy award” I would personally hand it to you! no votes required😎
Great clip, just as the shawshank one. I hope you'll make more videos on Stoicism, you're really good at it!
I swear your two videos have been a blessing in mine and my students lives. I have been so moved by the words concept's and art that I couldn't keep it to myself and had to share it with the young people I work with. Thank you so much and know that your work has made a difference.
"We mortals are but shadows and dust." Thank you for this hard and thoughtful work.
Your videos always move me, and come ad a time when i need them.
Thank you! Like stories of old!
Thank you for another brilliant and inspiring presentation. Meditations should be required reading in our schools. How wonderful the world would be if we all lived the stoic life?
What an impeccable follow up to Meditations I. Stoicism is something I've only discovered recently, perhaps too late in life, but soon enough all the same! And the fact the greatest movies of all time, the greatest stories, the way they tap into the stoic conception of the universe and our role in it, it's beyond coincidence. There is something life-changing and affirming going on here. Thank you for shining a light on it.
outstanding. Thank you for making this, and all of your philosophical video essays. I'm particularly impressed with the manner and freedom with which you play with your form as demonstrated in this couplet. Thank you for helping us all look a little deeper - in many directions.
I come back to this video all the time and I can honestly say that it changed my life. Before it came up in my recommendations, I had never heard of stoicism or Marcus Aurelius, and now everything I do or think I aim to fit within this worldview
During a period of stress like right now before a job interview I rewatch this video... and suddenly my social anxiety fades away
Recently i lost my wife and kids, my health, my job, my house. Living with my brother now. Can't thank you enough for this little short vid. I realy needed to here it again. Greets from the Netherlands, T.
It will work out.
@@Niko-mc4zl : thanks man.
Papa T. 'Wild' Weasel my condolences, hope and prayers your way.
@@chiragmehta8212 : Thank you very much.
How is your life now? Hope you've went though it like a true stoic!. :-) Take care
Seriously the best channel on TH-cam!
I unironically watch this at least two times a month as an inspirational/motivational video.
Amen
I cancelled my therapy sessions after listening to this and doing my research. I have not felt this good or happy in a long time. I started learning more about Stoicism and applying it, along with spiritually, to my life. I now have amazing growing control and power over my life. Everything is not perfect but I feel like I've progressed so much faster. I wish I'd known about this sooner.
Your work is timeless my friend. Thanks
Thank you for this video. In a period of my life in enduring corporate politics of more than a year - because of the control that was being conducted by those in seated positions (that my peers soon found that I was right), I had listened to this everyday. The message is powerful, invoking, clear, inspiring, and benefitting.
I had endured office gaslighting / bullying, being taken sides against, had gossips and ill rumours spread that I did not do, and even manipulation conducted against me yet with every faith and trial I endured and passed. Bless you for this creation.
This is by far the most wonderful channel I have ever stumbled upon. Thank you for sharing your gift of insight. movies have always told deeper stories than they elude. Again thank you
Never thought that Gladiator movie was all about Stoicism. Been practicing Stoicism and an admirer of Marcus Aurelius and Seneca. Thank you for this Channel
Tom, man, you are always the calming voice to my chaotic storm. Love you, dude.
Hot damn what a masterpiece. I shed a tear. Please never stop producing your videos. As a writer I find you're one of the best channels II've had the pleasure of viewing time and time again.
This was just beautiful... you indeed have a gift in how you are able to pass on the wisdom of the Stoics x
This was the first video of yours that I have ever seen. I'm very impressed & thankful with the brilliant quality & sincere beauty of the ancient wisdom presented here. So many people loved this movie for the action, but I wonder how many truly understood the deep stoic moral lessons that were peppered in between the battle scenes.
I had studied the Tao Te Ching in the past, a wonderful literary treasure that helped to change my disposition towards a more positive & fruitful life. Much of what I read there is echoed here in this beautifully crafted video. Much respect & admiration for your work! Namaste!
It is remarkable how relevant the private thoughts of a long dead ruler of men are. Of how a man who could have anything, reminds himself time after time, to smile kindly on those misguided and selfish souls he will have to deal with on any given day. A remarkable achievement.
Your channel is so profoundly amazing, we need these teachings now more than ever
I’m a Filmaker and every time your videos pop up they always inspire me . ✊🏼🙏
6:00 im only leaving this here because i wanna come back and listen to that 20 seconds over and over again. Im going to need to remember it for where I'm going.
You speak with a soft and unassuming voice, but your words hold great strength and power. Thank you.
Great work. Your quotes fit in well with the scenes they land on. Stoic philosophy is one of my favorites. I Look forward to your next video
This is my religion. Stoicism is a foothold to silencing the mind and understanding what is right and virtuous. Our lives are so menial at first glance and yet we are gods. Truly the mind of the many is chained. This is free. Realize you are truly free right now.
I absolutely Frick'n LOVE this! There is so much wisdom to be found in these words. These words that still echo with purpose and Truth through the centuries make their meanings even more profound. Keep up the excellent work👍!
External validation - how happy I am to love myself. Depending on others for their approval is madness.
In times like these the world can feel that all is crushing down on your shoulders but flims and ohter sort of media like these gives us heros, hope or faith that no matter what obstacles life throws at you. You must always pull through it no matter how hopeless it might seem
Amazing video and channel, if all of us were stoics, we wouldn't be wasting our time blaming everybody for our problems, but improving ourselves everyday.
I come back to this video at least twice a year.
When I think of your works I am always wistful, and that longing is always satisfied upon revisiting your works. As strange as it is to say, your works and so you are the good company the stoics spoke of. Thank you for your good works and the fond memories you elicit.
This is your top video bar none.
Adhere our reality
we know by choice to seize the day we triumph over many woes and offer nothing more to worry of
for a choice within us
is a tremendous power.
Today is a good day to die.
For there are none more feared or hated than those who bring forth the truth.
Should end at 10.22 scoring out that fantastic soundtrack, amazing video. You are the greatest youtuber out there. The quality of your research,the subjects,the combination of people on every breakdown & your narration. Please do another on The Grey pt2 so much emotion both in the movie and your first breakdown. Liam does an truly amazing prestation considering the tragedy in his life just before that movie and it floats in his performance to make it like a black hole, honestly my favourite movie of all-time, in the shadows it covering so many questions on our struggle with lifes meaning. And the best soundtrack ever.
The biggest moral lesson I took from Gladiator is that regardless of what happens to us, like Maximus, we can still choose the type of man we will be.
I love this video this one affected me so deeply and motivated me to become a better person and individual. Thank you 🙏🏾
I need to watch this every day until it is part of my mind.
Edit: I am watching this second time, while drunk, and I wrote "I love you". When I would be sober, I would write "I love your work". I cried watchting your movies, especially "The fountain".
I love you
Hang in there, brother. Wish you well.
Gladiator was the first movie to bring me to tears, many years before I began to study philosophy. Thank you for providing me with the opportunity for a new personal insight into why this film had such an impact on me. I now know what film I'm rewatching next...
Gladiator is a phenomenal movie and one that I have loved my entire life. There are many good messages and takeaways and stoicism is a main theme in the film. This meditation was amazing, thank you.
I am 19 I have leukemia and I’ve completed 7 phases of chemotherapy since March. I do no say this so you feel bad for me but my life is hard and everyday I suffer. There’s a long list of shit and problems I have to deal with and think about daily. It really isn’t fair but neither is life and I have been okay with that since the day I got diagnosed. I shouldn’t even be alive and yet, I think that I’m happier than everyone I know despite my situation. Life is sooo much better when you stop feeling bad for yourself. There is no reason for me to complain because it will only unmotivate me and distract me from all of the good in my life. I have never complained nor pitied myself during this time in my life and everyday I smile as much as I can, laugh as much as I can, live as much as I can, push myself the best I can but, I am going to complain for one second. I feel carsick 24/7, I have lost 30lbs, I have no hair, my face is unrecognizably bloated from the pills I’m on, I can’t feel my fingertips, I have mouth and butt sores, and bunch of other crap-I only named the first things that popped in my head. Yet every morning I do 100 push ups before I leave my bedroom. I run five ks raising money to beat cancer and work out consistently despite puking most of the time and being in pain. My doctors are amazed with my progress and are stunned with all that I am able to do-I’ve done more than anyone else on my protocol. I am completing college courses and pushing myself in every aspect of my life to be better. Ive started to read books and novels and I’ve learned to cook and play guitar. I am nineteen and I have to worry about dying everyday yet I still look for ways to improve myself.
I do not say any of this so that you (whoever takes the time read this thank you) feel bad me or for your approval. I’ve told you about some of the shit that I go through so that when I bring up how well I am doing despite the nausea, surgeries, suffering, etc. it will inspire. You don’t have to know all the prescriptions I take or how many nights I’ve spent in the hospital to take away my message. Instead, if all you know about me is that I am 19, I am battling leukemia but I do 100 push ups everyday, then that should be enough. Ask 00more out yourself and spend less time feeling sorry and you will experience joy and gratitude.
I love this channel. So much wisdom learned through personal experiences that are relatable to tales and heroes of old.
Today was a good day for me to stumble onto this, definitely needed it. Currently reading 'The Obstacle is the Way' and it's full of Marcus Aurelius and other stoic philosophers; but film is my medium of choice ("I'm a filmmaker myself) and your analysis never fails to crack open a new kernel of truth or insight. Thanks for what you do.
Stoicism is hardcore chad of phylosophies but hard to come to terms with.
Acknowledging that life is hard and you have to struggle to achieve what to others comes with no effort or that there are things that you simply will never change, yet pressing on regardless and better yourself, improving whatever you can every day - there is something quite profound about.
"By fighting against the inevitable we carve meaning from meaninglessness"