I love your definition of stoicism. "It's not about surrendering power. It's about recognizing where your power is and using it to your advantage in a way that yields positive changes."
I did not have control of my mother's cancer. I did have control over how i could provide her a comfortable home to end her days in. We have to do what we can, where we are, and accept it.
Same. Though my mother stayed in her house. But I made sure she was cared for, and about. Caring for our loved one, especially when they need it most is the highest form of love and grace. I hope all the blessing come your way for your care.
I knew there was a reason that I liked you so much. My mother was only raising 4 but fully by herself. I miss her so. Good mothers, even stressed one, are such a large blessing. It is nice to find a fellow stoic. So many never understand. Though for those of us with PTSD, we can't always embrace it the way we should. I have been healing from a recent bout of PTSD inducing trauma. The joy I have gotten from watching your vids has helped so much in my healing process. And now you want to talk philosophy? You have given me no choice. I am officially drafting you into my Fantasy Friends team. I hope life is always sweet for you my friend. Sending love
Until you experience some death in your life, you won't realize how temporary this all is. Then once you do, you'll soon start appreciating every day and moment, for you just never know when things will change or end. That's how death has affected me personally. I'm happy to be here for this journey with you and thanks for sharing.
I have seen a lot about stoicism lately. However, when stoicism starts "trending" in an already narcissistic and selfish society, stoicism can create even more very cold folks if they don't truly look into it and are just looking at reels about it. It's more about being more discerning with what we worry over and what we can actually change. Peace and blessings to you, Rodney. I look forward to the series. Matthew 11:28 🕊
Thanks for this. Like you, I have been kind of living and thinking in a Stoic manner for a long time without realizing it. Once I actually discovered the philosophy itself and the great teachers of it, I committed myself with intention to make it how I govern my life. It's truly the only practical philosophy I've ever come across.
As the Brits say - keep calm and carry on. Given how much I enjoy your standup and your shorts, I’m genuinely looking forward to videos to come sharing your philosophies on life!
I'm excited to have you teach about stoicism... although I'm pretty sure I just failed the course. 😋 A lot of people have that idea about what it is and what it means. I look forward to further clarification and I hope clarity as we look forward together through the stoic lens... 👍
okay, I've been trying and I thought I was succeeding till I see this video... and as a mom I gotta say, damn, you made me cry... ❤️ ( "mostly I just tried to make her laugh"♡) thnks Rodney for spoiling my progress in the path of stoicism 😂
You got me 😊... as a mom with 2 boys I thank you for that peek into their young minds...I cried a little with that...in a good way...it helped me to realize that even if they seem like they do not care....they actually do. 🧠=💪 Well that explains the wild hair ,it is simply in your DNA. Pretty neat to have a race car driver for a dad. ❤❤
My mom had a little plaque on the wall of the kitchen that had the AA prayer on it. I didn't know that then,but I ended up getting dried out with the help of a lot of good people. In part, Grant me the serenity to accept the things I can't change, the courage to change what I can, and wisdom to know the difference. Thanks Rodney for some more of
When I start my day I usually remember the bad things from the week before during regular work weeks. But, today I finaly remembered this morning to enjoy what I look forward to, and remember the good places I also went to from last week.
Yes sir. Choose not to be harmed and you wont feel harmed. If you dont feel harmed then you havent been. P.S. life doesn't have to be complicated. Simplicity is just fine.
Kids should be taught philosophy in school from a young age. Logic is an important thing that can help people develop into happy good healthy thinking humans. I'm glad you posted this hopefully to spark curiosity in people's minds in how people they admire 'tick.' Your short videos have a good impact on people imo...I'm a people too makes me happy to listen to a thoughtful human.
I can really relate to this, sir. I realized that suffering is being adverse to what is, and it slowly changing my life. It's so powerful. It feels related.
Im happy to see you. Your made me cry. Not sad cry. This has been difficult. Im just resting. Its been rough on me trying to gather everything i can still but its gotten noisy again. Your like a familiar face to me in a world of AI. Prickly pear.
Great video! I look forward to more of this series! I have been learning about and practicing Stoicism for the better part of the last decade and it has been quite beneficial.
Rodney can you please do a video about how to deal with/manage waking up borderline suicidal every morning? My day gets way better most of the time just through participating in life but when I wake up in the morning I just want to go back to sleep. I have a great job 8-4 and I still dread going into it every day because time just moves so slow for me. It’s hard to imagine doing this 5 days a week for the rest of my life, at least for the next 23 years. But my wife and kids depend on me. Idk what it is man but yeah every morning I just want to die. Like right now I’m in a great mood because it’s Friday and I’m off work but I already have anxiety about the fact that Monday morning is on its way and then it will be “oh cool, just 5 more days of this again”. I’m a musician and I work at a printing company (great job for a normal person, idk what the hell is wrong with me though, doing anything for 8 hours seems like torture). Please help me manage and redirect my thoughts/feelings in the morning brother. I wake up so tired and empty, and depressed, so much to the point where being in a great mood the day before seems almost fake, like it wasn’t even me. Or like I’m just bipolar or something. Idk it really sucks. Sorry for the long comment. I know you’ll read all of it though. You’re a great dude and I’m grateful that you post the things you do because they really help put things into simple perspective for me ❤
I went through the exact same thing for a while in my late 40s on 56 now all I could think about was retirement and not working 8 hours a day but since then I just had to reprogram my brain and say I have to work I have to live I have to do stuff so why not challenge myself to make the absolute most of it and best of it and have as much fun as I possibly can every minute of every day and since then I've had a whole new attitude toward life I hope this helps you in some way the reality is we are here so why not make the best possible situation we can and have the most positive self-talk we can because we are trapped inside of our own mind it might as well be fun I also gave myself the freedom of not caring as much as I used to not in a bad way but in a way that I don't let things stress me out and affect me like they used to best of luck to you
@@j.d.7208 thanks for saying that man. I think a big part of it is that I am resentful towards myself. I should really be doing music (I can play any instrument I pick up by ear, and am a really good writer/singer/overall musician). But I let drugs and mental illness get in the way. On the other hand, had I actually done that, I wouldn’t HAVE my wife and kids, which are the only things I care about other than music that have brought true value to my life, and I would most likely be dead from having money/fame/etc. without the proper mindset to handle something like that, like an Amy Winehouse. The path I took was very difficult but the best possible path for me, as it has given my life true meaning and comparative value every day. I just wish I could be okay with working a normal job like everyone else, but I understand most people don’t have this strong desire in their soul to produce music. So in response to that feeling, I am building a studio in my basement to record this music, at least for my family, and that brings me joy. I need to view it as “I GET to do this today.” Rather than “I have to”. Because just 5-10 years ago, I was shooting up heroin and selling all of my things. It’s amazing I even have a family and a job and that I get to provide for them, really. Like you said, it’s all about perspective. Thank you for what you said, that helps! ❤️
Sounds similar to the teachings of the Tau I have read. Mainly, things out of your control are not problems, for problems can be solved. Focus on the things in your life you can change, do not let the things you cannot change bother you.
Earlier today I saw this little girl standing in the midst chaos and pandemonium. There were cops and robbers shooting at each other, bombs falling from the sky and explosions everywhere, pillars of fire and lightning, tornadoes, earthquakes, floods and hurricanes. Godzilla was destroying the city. There were hookers, thieves, and assassins raping looting and pillaging. Another little girl came up to the first little girl and asked "What's going on?" and the first little girl replied "Nothing much."
Tænker dette er min første kommentar her i dit forum! Men: Jeg trænger til at høre din version af stoicism for jeg har selv levet det hele mit liv. Men er blevet udfordret meget i den måde at leve livet på. Så glæder mig til at se flere uploads fra dig min skæget bror fra en anden mor. Oversæt til engelsk
Blev nød til at skrive en mere! Jeg er ikke skør! Kun ærlig og nysgerrig. Jeg håber ikke som jeg høre dig tale din elskede mor er blevet dement? Sorry jeg har ikke tålmodighed til at vente på svaret.
Think of the life you have lived until now as over and, as a dead man, see what’s left as a bonus and live it according to Nature. Love the hand that fate deals you and play it as your own, for what could be more fitting?
I can't help but be intrigued and even excited to follow you into this...rabbit hole...the human psychy is what connects the human body and the human spirit...when that connection is broken, corrupted, or misunderstood...we fall. So glad I found your " enjoy your stupid life" video😂...
Stoicism it's interesting in philosophical way, since Zenão to Nietzsche its a stoic, the base of is recovering the power, Zaratrusta, "G'od is death". As you wanted to please your mother you denied your emotions so decided to detach yourself from her.
There telling some of these people to isolate themselves and they shouldn't. Yes times of solitude can be healthy but isolation also leads to worse depression. And some out here taken advantage of this depression only to profit are no better than big pharma. Want people tethered down to feel there pockets. I hope these people are getting out and getting fresh air. This is a form of control and it's gotten way out hand. I was told to pull these people out not to let them be sucked in.
Stoicism makes sense to me in a logical way, but feels out of reach for me. Like it’s not a way of thinking I can just ‘decide’ to do, even if it makes sense. Can’t apply it. Perhaps I’m missing something.
I love your definition of stoicism. "It's not about surrendering power. It's about recognizing where your power is and using it to your advantage in a way that yields positive changes."
I did not have control of my mother's cancer. I did have control over how i could provide her a comfortable home to end her days in. We have to do what we can, where we are, and accept it.
Same. Though my mother stayed in her house. But I made sure she was cared for, and about. Caring for our loved one, especially when they need it most is the highest form of love and grace. I hope all the blessing come your way for your care.
You’re a beautiful soul, Rodney!
Marcus Aurelius would be proud
God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I. cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.
For a mental image, Funny guy Rodney meet Professor Norman...🤔 something like that 😅
I knew there was a reason that I liked you so much. My mother was only raising 4 but fully by herself. I miss her so. Good mothers, even stressed one, are such a large blessing. It is nice to find a fellow stoic. So many never understand. Though for those of us with PTSD, we can't always embrace it the way we should. I have been healing from a recent bout of PTSD inducing trauma. The joy I have gotten from watching your vids has helped so much in my healing process. And now you want to talk philosophy? You have given me no choice. I am officially drafting you into my Fantasy Friends team. I hope life is always sweet for you my friend. Sending love
Until you experience some death in your life, you won't realize how temporary this all is. Then once you do, you'll soon start appreciating every day and moment, for you just never know when things will change or end. That's how death has affected me personally.
I'm happy to be here for this journey with you and thanks for sharing.
I have seen a lot about stoicism lately. However, when stoicism starts "trending" in an already narcissistic and selfish society, stoicism can create even more very cold folks if they don't truly look into it and are just looking at reels about it. It's more about being more discerning with what we worry over and what we can actually change. Peace and blessings to you, Rodney. I look forward to the series.
Matthew 11:28 🕊
Yep
Thanks for this. Like you, I have been kind of living and thinking in a Stoic manner for a long time without realizing it. Once I actually discovered the philosophy itself and the great teachers of it, I committed myself with intention to make it how I govern my life. It's truly the only practical philosophy I've ever come across.
As the Brits say - keep calm and carry on. Given how much I enjoy your standup and your shorts, I’m genuinely looking forward to videos to come sharing your philosophies on life!
I'm excited to have you teach about stoicism... although I'm pretty sure I just failed the course. 😋
A lot of people have that idea about what it is and what it means. I look forward to further clarification and I hope clarity as we look forward together through the stoic lens... 👍
okay, I've been trying and I thought I was succeeding till I see this video... and as a mom I gotta say, damn, you made me cry... ❤️
( "mostly I just tried to make her laugh"♡)
thnks Rodney for spoiling my progress in the path of stoicism 😂
You got me 😊...
as a mom with 2 boys
I thank you for that peek into their young minds...I cried a little with that...in a good way...it helped me to realize that even if they seem like they do not care....they actually do.
🧠=💪
Well that explains the wild hair ,it is simply in your DNA. Pretty neat to have a race car driver for a dad.
❤❤
My mom had a little plaque on the wall of the kitchen that had the AA prayer on it. I didn't know that then,but I ended up getting dried out with the help of a lot of good people. In part, Grant me the serenity to accept the things I can't change, the courage to change what I can, and wisdom to know the difference. Thanks Rodney for some more of
When I start my day I usually remember the bad things from the week before during regular work weeks. But, today I finaly remembered this morning to enjoy what I look forward to, and remember the good places I also went to from last week.
Thank you.
Thank you 🤠👍
Im all in Rodney ☺️🤙lets do this thing!
Thank you 🖖
Yes sir. Choose not to be harmed and you wont feel harmed. If you dont feel harmed then you havent been.
P.S. life doesn't have to be complicated. Simplicity is just fine.
Kids should be taught philosophy in school from a young age. Logic is an important thing that can help people develop into happy good healthy thinking humans.
I'm glad you posted this hopefully to spark curiosity in people's minds in how people they admire 'tick.' Your short videos have a good impact on people imo...I'm a people too makes me happy to listen to a thoughtful human.
Thanks! Let the journey begin
I can really relate to this, sir. I realized that suffering is being adverse to what is, and it slowly changing my life. It's so powerful. It feels related.
Excellent, yes marvelous, wonderful
Let the journey begin
Your such a great teacher because of your authenticity and love in your eyes 😊 And not to be forgotten: Long beard 😅
Thank you, Rodney.❤
I'm looking forward to this new series ❤
Im happy to see you. Your made me cry. Not sad cry. This has been difficult. Im just resting. Its been rough on me trying to gather everything i can still but its gotten noisy again. Your like a familiar face to me in a world of AI. Prickly pear.
Yes! The wisdom of stoicism!!
Something to look forward to. We have a lot to learn from Stoicism...it helps to keep a person focused and motivated.
Great video! I look forward to more of this series! I have been learning about and practicing Stoicism for the better part of the last decade and it has been quite beneficial.
You’re a beautiful soul, man, thank you for being awesome, and stuff! Ok bye
Here you are cleare. And i can relate ..This is I...Odin fr8m Norway
Wow! Excellent video. Thank you.
watching this video only right now. was into serious depression stare. as always, you speaking wise words. still watching this video right now
I love your videos, thank you for sharing ♥️
Reading Meditations at this time!
Rodney can you please do a video about how to deal with/manage waking up borderline suicidal every morning? My day gets way better most of the time just through participating in life but when I wake up in the morning I just want to go back to sleep. I have a great job 8-4 and I still dread going into it every day because time just moves so slow for me. It’s hard to imagine doing this 5 days a week for the rest of my life, at least for the next 23 years. But my wife and kids depend on me. Idk what it is man but yeah every morning I just want to die. Like right now I’m in a great mood because it’s Friday and I’m off work but I already have anxiety about the fact that Monday morning is on its way and then it will be “oh cool, just 5 more days of this again”. I’m a musician and I work at a printing company (great job for a normal person, idk what the hell is wrong with me though, doing anything for 8 hours seems like torture). Please help me manage and redirect my thoughts/feelings in the morning brother. I wake up so tired and empty, and depressed, so much to the point where being in a great mood the day before seems almost fake, like it wasn’t even me. Or like I’m just bipolar or something. Idk it really sucks.
Sorry for the long comment. I know you’ll read all of it though. You’re a great dude and I’m grateful that you post the things you do because they really help put things into simple perspective for me ❤
I went through the exact same thing for a while in my late 40s on 56 now all I could think about was retirement and not working 8 hours a day but since then I just had to reprogram my brain and say I have to work I have to live I have to do stuff so why not challenge myself to make the absolute most of it and best of it and have as much fun as I possibly can every minute of every day and since then I've had a whole new attitude toward life I hope this helps you in some way the reality is we are here so why not make the best possible situation we can and have the most positive self-talk we can because we are trapped inside of our own mind it might as well be fun I also gave myself the freedom of not caring as much as I used to not in a bad way but in a way that I don't let things stress me out and affect me like they used to best of luck to you
@@j.d.7208 thanks for saying that man. I think a big part of it is that I am resentful towards myself. I should really be doing music (I can play any instrument I pick up by ear, and am a really good writer/singer/overall musician). But I let drugs and mental illness get in the way.
On the other hand, had I actually done that, I wouldn’t HAVE my wife and kids, which are the only things I care about other than music that have brought true value to my life, and I would most likely be dead from having money/fame/etc. without the proper mindset to handle something like that, like an Amy Winehouse.
The path I took was very difficult but the best possible path for me, as it has given my life true meaning and comparative value every day. I just wish I could be okay with working a normal job like everyone else, but I understand most people don’t have this strong desire in their soul to produce music. So in response to that feeling, I am building a studio in my basement to record this music, at least for my family, and that brings me joy.
I need to view it as “I GET to do this today.” Rather than “I have to”. Because just 5-10 years ago, I was shooting up heroin and selling all of my things. It’s amazing I even have a family and a job and that I get to provide for them, really.
Like you said, it’s all about perspective. Thank you for what you said, that helps! ❤️
Great video! Very positive ❤️
stoicism changed my life
I would hug you through this screen if I could my friend.
I like to see how fast I can come back to the present when I need to visit the past for family court preparation
Sounds similar to the teachings of the Tau I have read. Mainly, things out of your control are not problems, for problems can be solved. Focus on the things in your life you can change, do not let the things you cannot change bother you.
🙏
Earlier today I saw this little girl standing in the midst chaos and pandemonium. There were cops and robbers shooting at each other, bombs falling from the sky and explosions everywhere, pillars of fire and lightning, tornadoes, earthquakes, floods and hurricanes. Godzilla was destroying the city. There were hookers, thieves, and assassins raping looting and pillaging. Another little girl came up to the first little girl and asked "What's going on?" and the first little girl replied "Nothing much."
Can u make a video abt envy of other sucessful people?
I'm ready.
I had no idea i have been stoic
4:39 so good 🔥🔥🔥
Tænker dette er min første kommentar her i dit forum!
Men: Jeg trænger til at høre din version af stoicism for jeg har selv levet det hele mit liv. Men er blevet udfordret meget i den måde at leve livet på. Så glæder mig til at se flere uploads fra dig min skæget bror fra en anden mor.
Oversæt til engelsk
Min mor døde da jeg var 4. Måske jeg er ødelagt eller guldbelagt.
Blev nød til at skrive en mere!
Jeg er ikke skør! Kun ærlig og nysgerrig. Jeg håber ikke som jeg høre dig tale din elskede mor er blevet dement?
Sorry jeg har ikke tålmodighed til at vente på svaret.
I'm liking this
This video was the coolest video I ever seen
I practice stoic absurdism.
That's absurd
that Rodney digs philosophy as much as this Rodney, must be a requirement
My family of 6 kids were raised by a single mother, with a father on the loose.😢
Agreed
❤
selam Rodney abim, stoacılığın özeti: ölme ama çokta şeyimde değilsin gibi bişey
Think of the life you have lived until now as over and, as a dead man, see what’s left as a bonus and live it according to Nature. Love the hand that fate deals you and play it as your own, for what could be more fitting?
Oops.' kay ,bye.
I`m in... Front row seat please. Thank you very much ,sir.
👋✌️👍
I can't help but be intrigued and even excited to follow you into this...rabbit hole...the human psychy is what connects the human body and the human spirit...when that connection is broken, corrupted, or misunderstood...we fall. So glad I found your " enjoy your stupid life" video😂...
Yay, go stoics!
Race cars? We need to talk about that next time. 😊
All kids should be taught at least some philosophy from about the age of ten.
Stoicism it's interesting in philosophical way, since Zenão to Nietzsche its a stoic, the base of is recovering the power, Zaratrusta, "G'od is death".
As you wanted to please your mother you denied your emotions
so decided to detach yourself from her.
Tolstoy?
I was told to tell these people something totally different than where this AI and algorithms were and still is trying to lead them.
Have you viewed sbrebrown's youtube channel and his Stoicism series?
Would love to talk with you my friend
There telling some of these people to isolate themselves and they shouldn't. Yes times of solitude can be healthy but isolation also leads to worse depression. And some out here taken advantage of this depression only to profit are no better than big pharma. Want people tethered down to feel there pockets. I hope these people are getting out and getting fresh air. This is a form of control and it's gotten way out hand. I was told to pull these people out not to let them be sucked in.
The timing for this couldn't be better, or worse depending on perspective.
Why should I not call this all out for what it really is
🙉🙈🙊
Stoicism makes sense to me in a logical way, but feels out of reach for me. Like it’s not a way of thinking I can just ‘decide’ to do, even if it makes sense. Can’t apply it. Perhaps I’m missing something.
I am right there with ya
Does stoicism require a beard? 🧔 I'm in
@greensoul