I've been taking these videos and the newsletter very seriously, and in these 6 weeks I have found the strength to forgive and reach out to my birth-mother whom I haven't spoken to in 14 years. We met for coffee yesterday, and yes it was very awkward. No matter what the future has in store, I did the impossible and the trajectory of my life will forever be altered by that. I share this personal experience with you as thanks - for I don't think I could have done it on my own.
Whatever the outcome of your actions, it seems to have woken you up and enticed you to take a path you had not considered before. It's done the same for me. The videos and newsletters and journaling have put a bit of intentionality and commitment in my life during a time where things were up in the air.
@@creepydani3225 thank you for your words, you have described it perfectly. It feels validating to know others have reached similar outcomes. Best wishes.
You are making progress in leaps and bounds on the road to becoming the person you know you need to be. I am inspired and affirmed by you. Thank you for sharing this.
I am nearing 60. I don't even know how to use the drill or hammer a nail properly. This week, tho, I start construction classes. In the past, I relied on another to do such things. They didn't get done. Now I will learn the skills to help myself. Timely topic, thank you!
My grandmother taught me how to sew. Recently she passed away. Overwhelmed by grief, I thought I sew something to honor her. Needles to say without her being next to me helping me the blouse I wanted to make didn’t come out the way I wanted. Next day I purchased more material and tried again, through a lot of frustration ready to give up, but my determination to accomplish something difficult was worthwhile I wanted to succeed, it was not only for me but for my grandmother. I could feel her spirit guiding me, after over a month of trying, I finished the blouse. I must admit some of the best moments usually occur when you find yourself so involved in an activity that nothing else seems to matter. The optimal state of inner experience is so enjoyable that hours go by without noticing. It was impossible to stop whatever activity you are immersed in awakens something hidden far away in the depths of your soul.
This is so enlightening. How many times do we feel like a failure because it takes us so long to achieve something. I wish I heard this many years ago.
This sounds a great advise for my Motherhood experience. It's just the most difficult job I ever had. 8 year of this and it's such a transformation of growth filled with a lots of failure but also love, unconditional. love! Always learning from mistakes, daily mistakes but getting back up is the most amazing feeling even on during those days that we just want to quit. Thank you so much!
the language learning example was so spot on. I clicked on this video for that exact reason: I've been struggling with the pressure I put on myself to learn a certain language ''fast'' but that pressure made me forget the initial joy that motivated me to start learning it in the first place
This topic is really eye-opening I had to think and truly ask myself, "Do I do this? Just give up on things? I don't think I do..." But I realized that I do. Maybe not in an obvious way in the front of my awareness, but I do. I have given up on things I wanted to pursue, with an "excuse" as my defense I'll take time to ponder this more 😊
Here is the fullness of the Thoreau quote mentioned in the video for anyone interested. "The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation. What is called resignation is confirmed desperation. From the desperate city you go into the desperate country, and have to console yourself with the bravery of minks and muskrats. A stereotyped but unconscious despair is concealed even under what are called the games and amusements of mankind. There is no play in them, for this comes after work. But it is a characteristic of wisdom not to do desperate things." I think Thoreau may be suggesting that the source of desperation comes from superficial sources. Decisions made in error, preoccupations that lead to desolation, or even spiritual deficits. A willful separation from God will inevitably lead to suffering. I like what Accepting the Universe says - when something is within our reach but we resign to failure, we find desperation. But this never ceases to amaze me: the tenacity of the human spirit and will. It's incredible.
@@macalagayjeromekerseyb. Hi there! Accepting the Universe refers to the desperation that comes from failure from things in our control- for example, a failure with practicing a virtue. So say for example you were practicing the virtue of patience with someone in your life who creates chaos and you kept failing at being patient with that person. Instead of persisting with fortitude and being patient, you succumbed or resigned to your own failure in that regard. That may lead to a kind of desperation. Another, maybe more obvious example may be when someone is struggling with an addiction. They experience desperation when they cannot overcome it.
Thank you very much for bringing us these videos. The struggle is real when we start practising these life transforming stoic virtues. It will be great if you walk us through your journey and struggles you faced initially and how you persisted in practising what you absorbed from the books of the great stoic masters.
Very excited to read Nature! I did not know that Emerson was a pantheist! It's something I had come to a year or two ago and I just couldn't find much literature about it. Thank you for the recommendation!
I always seem to need the reminder of this message about prioritizing the process over the outcomes. Though I consider myself a LT thinker & relatively disciplined, I am a product of my impatient generation. Thank you for the reminder.
Thank you for all your videos. Your channel and these ideas that you share has been the best thing the internet has ever brought to me and to a lot of people. I really appreciate everything.
Funny you mentioned languages. I hated German in high school and didn't bother to learn much, thinking "when would I need this stupid language?" Well, guess where I'm living now, 7 years later 😂 learned it again in a couple of months through talking with my coworkers. Gotta admit, it's a pretty interesting language. And the whole experience makes me want to learn more languages, just for fun. You got a good point there!
I learned little and retained less from my college German. Having taken it up in my late 60s, I've made remarkable progress and enjoy it immensely. Thanks to RUclips and the internet classes, we have tools that advance us exponentially in language learning. The 'Net is a university for those who recognize it as such.
I love this topic, it is something new you cover. It made me look differently on certain things. Languages's example really made me think. Gosh now I love the idea of doing it just for its own sake. It's Liberating.
I appreciate the synchronicity and will elaborate. I have stopped the practice and sold the equipment today. I practiced for myself only, doing quite noticeable amount of work. What caused me to give up is the world around me, which is not under my control. I do not have neither the sufficient funds for necessary additional equipment, nor the freedom of movement to actually practice. The best I can do is to stop, and resume later, the circumstances allowing.
Thank you! 🙏 ❤ Even if they make you to despair , because you care, never stop to improve yourself. Because, otherwise you won’t even be able to live and love the beauty of life.
You're amazing, I have had a little rough last year and first half of this year and I am trying to get back to my hobbies and skills, I loved to learn new skills but I kind of fell off last year due to emotional and mental pressure from my toxic work environment, but I changed it a few months ago and last few months were spent coping and recovering but now I have the peace and stability to work towards my hobbies. So i will get back into it. Thank you so much for the inspiration!
I am so glad you mentioned the email and recommended reading for each month! Thank you so much!!! I have been taking a deep dive into your channel and taking notes from you - this is such a great resource you are offering and it will leave more time for reading the source material and taking notes from that!!! You have literally made my day kind sir! We have a saying "you are a scholar and a gentleman" - I don't know if that exists across the pond 🤷 it's probably overused and used where it's not really in context. But thank you. A saying popped into my head "when the student is ready the teacher will come" - no idea who coined that but it appears to be true! 😊 From Scotland.
Thank you for this video. I have been ill for a past few days. I hope i can get back to my work soon. I was almost falling asleep listening your voice but thought to write a comment. It was really encouraging. Sometimes, when i do what i love, i don't think about the fruit.. it's just my passion leads me. But when i am in a threatened environment, i can't give my best but i also know that i should do what is needed. I liked the topic.
What a great video. I highly agree with everything said except for the language learning example which I think might be non ideally chosen for what it is supposed to bring across. Ultimatively the essence of the video is: 1) Do labor for the sake of labor and not for the fruit of labor following the traditional stoic practice of caring only what one has control over. 2) Related to 1) consider what IS in our control should be pursued through failures even amidst hopelesness. Both points of which are great timeless advice. However, the language learning example threw me off a little bit because it goes against "An unexamined life is a life not worth living". I believe the point to be made was that without the burden of deadlines and exams the process of labor is more enjoyable and more fruitful. Out of personal exprience I can vouch that this is very much so true. But the example of "living in a country and picking up a language" is like "being in the sun and getting tanned". There is nothing intentional about it and because of that it could equally be something negative that one picks of over the years such as a bad posture from sitting too much. I would have liked an example more that emphasized something intentionally done. Either way. Thank you for the weekly videos and giving us something to think about for free
Thank you as usual for these brilliant reminders, always gives me something to reflect on in my free time. Props on the hairstyle as well, its always on point! Reminds me that I should take better care of myself too :)
Your videos have been so helpful for me at the moment, thank you for sharing your knowledge and reading in this way. Your example with languages and academic deadlines is directly relevant to my situation, so thank you.
There are so many great things in your video again this week! Thank you ❤ My library has the first book you recommended in your newsletter, looking forward to it!
Ive been practicing and studying everyday for my 2 college degrees and a musical course test I'll have in the next month and sometimes is so painful to be giving your absolute best everyday but as things get more difficult, I feel like im just worst and worst and more dumb, hope your video encourages me somehow.
This actually applies perfectly to cold approaching women or strangers in general. To some this might seem like a shallow endeavor, but for me it's one of the greatest fears a man can face in his life. When you approach someone you consider attractive and have an as genuine and outcome-independet intention as possible, this helps a great deal and not only rewards you more often than not in a "practical sense" but also with dealing with so-called "setbacks". The friendly conversations and gratitude I often receive from the interactions alone are proof enough to me that it is all about the action itself and not what might follow after.
Man, cold approaching women is creepy and disrespectful. Don't do things like that. They might be in a relationship, imagine your sister, your mother or your girlfriend being cold approached by random dudes on a weekly basis. Learn to be OK with your own self and you won't need to cold approach random people in the street. What you call a set-back is just you being creepy.
Just don't approach people on the streets or in a place where they can't leave. Never approach on a train or bus or while someone is walking away. It will not work. They will be creeped out because only creeps do this. It's not flattering. It's predetory when they can't leave the situation. Never corner a woman, you will immediately become unattractive. They might be scared. Love cannot flourish when someone is trapped and scared.
Beta males on the comments. One thinks that approaching a woman is basically pointing a gun at her and the other is so deeply chronically online that talking to a girl in a bus is cornering her. People overthink so much that talking to other people is creppy, but spending 3 hours to find out her Instagram is not. Clown world.
@@chriba6815 it's unbelievable how all this pick up artist rhetoric has contaminated the whole internet. Even in a philosophy channel we have this sh+t. No, don't cold approach, there are no exceptions, no excuses. We don't want a world where women are cold approached constantly, be a little empathetic. What would you think if you were a women in a relationship and being cold approached on a daily basis by random people? On a Cafe, doing sports, sitting on a park, it's effing creepy. I don't have a relationship myself and I struggle to find dates. Learn to be OK with yourself and you won't need to invade other people's life cold approaching. If you want to meet people join activities, sport clubs or any type of classes.
You know I have learned that we all are connected in a way that is so much greater than we can comprehend. I have also learned that even though we may know this is true. The messages that we receive we know are for use. The people that deliver the messages, don't seem to be aware of the people in which they have delivered the messages to. I find this to be heartbreaking because yes there is a certain degree of expectation. There has to be I have found because if there isn't then there can be no reason for movment.
Strange... Fully get what you said, this understanding comes naturally from the inside but my mind cannot stop generating questions that also put me in wonder. These questions are the ones that I always find myself raising. Would those failures be signs/ways of the universe saying to us; "hey, this is not your intended path, you should be doing other things, not this one, so please stop doing this." Because I also agree that mastering requires practice but to some degree, it should be a natural, effortless practice, like a river, it should flow. I'm not saying it should be easy but hope you get what I'm trying to express. Maybe it's just a simple illusion of the mind assuming we have options. That's why we develop a shallow threshold that eventually leads us to give up on mastering. Nowadays I've been thinking of themes like surrender, acceptance, and gratefulness. And again thank you for the perfect timing! All the best!
If I may, something I noticed reading your comment is that you are looking at the universe for signs/direction while simultaneously saying that we have options. Also, practise is not always easy, smooth or a linear process. It can be grueling learning a new language, or a new skill. To use an example - if you've never played the violin, your first few weeks are going to be painful on the ears, on your self confidence and possibly even your wrists/fingers. Does this mean that it is not worth doing? I think not. Let me know if I misinterpreted your comment, but I thought I should share my opinion.
@@pjmaas106 Thank you so much for your comment. It made me reflect on what I've tried to explain here. I'm on the same page as you. My point was mostly related to the further stages of the practice not to the initial stages. I always thought that the gates should open like a dam after some time (It's not a rule of thumb, by the way). If I dare to dig a little deeper into my words, there lie topics like obsession with sureness, lack of dedication and patience, fear of making "mistakes", and maybe a monkey mind that causes confusion. I don't know. Have a nice day ahead!🙏
I can relate to this a lot at this point of my life, applying for jobs. Sometimes I become disappointed of finding a job that I like, but I still keep going, cuz it’s the right thing to do.
It's to me akin to knowing in the back of your mind that if there is truly one and all is me then there is no you and there is no me. Then there can not be something different that creates resistance which creates the desire the movement to something. That's lonely to me. Yes I know that it can also bring great unity as well. But how special it feels on every level to desire a desire that refuses to be bound by limitations. How cool would it be to desire which to me is a degree or aspect of Love that never gives up and transverses the Multi Verse and in and out of Time for that Love or for thwt Desire. Now that would make an Epic Story.
It is so easy to get trapped in the rush to be productive... while productivity is of value, of course it is necessary, by rushing the work we only damage it, and ourselves. The process is of value in itself.
Just wanted to thank you for your awesome youtube series, it has really helped me a lot. Totally appreciate this is extra work and you are already helping us a lot already as is, but was wondering if you'd consider sharing the videos in a podcast format? Find that you can consume content in a more meaningful way (less distractions, offline listening) Think it could be valuable to others too but appreciate its extra work so just a suggestion. Thank you for all that you do!
Currently dealing with this in a physical way. I used to be very into the gym and even became a personal trainer. Then i herniated a disc and was not able to continue seriously or do what I wanted to do. However i have been avoiding exercise even in places where i am not injured, and this is not an excuse, I should accept my fate and adjust my expectations but the lost potential hurts and makes one bitter.
This can be hard when you are cog in the machine. I don’t mind practicing the craft but to convince others of value to do said craft is an entirely different matter. Especially in an overly saturated, volatile, exploitive market. I’m doing a career switch not because of the craft but because people aren’t hiring or posting ghost jobs
Its my Hope that we will never forget why we choose life. The very existence of life it's self is best described at a Poet; I ran across this saying today here on RUclips and so I wanted to share it with you. Because it is the most accurate formulation of words that can describe the WHY of all existence. It said: He stared at me, as if I were the most Dazzling Star in the Night Sky........... So I Kissed him Passionately, As if He was the very Breath that fills my lungs.
Any recommendations on how to live in the present or be more calm? I often feel like I am anxious about the things I need to do in the day and end up stressing out and not enjoying my day. Love your videos man!
Your channel is a blessing! Could you please tell us why you chose to name your channel Accepting the Universe? The plain meaning of lt is very apparent to the rudimentary knowledge but, I'd like to ask if there's a personal story behind it? You always relay your interpretations of philosophy and subjective opinions as a form of experience that you must have gone through at some point in your life. I'm 23, I grew up with one absent parent and one neglectful parent because of which, i never learnt to be courageous or to trust myself in difficult decisions. Your words render the reassurance i never got from anyone in my life. thank you.
What are your thoughts on Lao Tzu and his philosophy? I think it would be great if you made a video on this topic and explain it in your way! Thank you
Well ,a person doesn't practice their livelihood ,for the journey of it. Some people don't have any other opportunity, at the time (once it was a good opportunity to fit them). Of course, when a farmer's crops fail , it is horrible (especially when they have done everything correctly). Frankly, I don't know how reading great academic philosophy could help them. They are the tough ones. They are the survivors, not people who only write about pain etc and don't really experience it (were these philosophers you speak of farmers?). Many of us live lives of quiet desperation. And it's not that great, especially when you can't find hope, or gratitude sometimes. But, at least you aren't without safety, or food. I see your point though, that you need to practice something and can get better, and you must find happiness through other ways. I just believe your choice of an example here was poor and I don't really get your argument here. Nevertheless, I do enjoy listening to your discussions here. You have a calming way about you and sometimes I learn something.
Hi.. i was rewatching it..I have a request. Can you please bring Laila in your next video? And why don't you make outdoor videos anymore beside that lake? The place is beautiful i must say.. i was just watching an old video..
i am my favourite musician and i don't really care how that sounds, but I have quite honestly put in about 20% of my available effort. I am SO incredibly stunted. I cannot stand when people say they tried their best. Did you really now? Because I bet your best would be astonishing... I expect myself to be the next DaVinci... Maybe i should start with basic fuckin hygiene.
I need a word of wisdom from you if you ever read this comment. I happen to delay my education for several reasons, but now I’m back at university studying archaeology and unfortunately that means I will be graduating at 28 years of age. I’m in an environment where people graduate much younger, including all my friends, which undoubtedly makes me feel less, and I’m reminded by this fact every passing day. I’m terribly sad for myself and it makes me question my self worth. Somedays the guilt gets harder where I can’t bare living. Is there ever a timeline to every station in life?
@@acceptingtheuniverse It’s more of an issue regarding close people’s perception of me. Embarrassing to admit but they’re quite smart people which means their view on me weigh heavily, I can’t help it, I grew up trying to live up to other’s expectations. I now don’t meet any of them for this exact reason, in solitary I don’t judge myself as much but the struggle is still lingering. Brilliant video however, I’ve watched it awhile back. Thank you a lot and I apologize if my ignorance was irritating.
Hi there! I was rewatching this video tonight and came across this comment. Usually I don't reply in other's comments but I want to share this as your elder sister.. only you & your perception matters. Other's perceptions on you or your life no matter how wise or close they are do not matter. If you focus on others or age or anything else you will not gain anything at all.. so please focus & give your best in your studies & have confidence. If you have some purpose & goals just talk about that.. write about that.. pay attention to that.. and no guilt okay? It's your life. So be healthy & achieve your dreams. Become the person you always wanted to be.. my best wishes for you. Good luck brother 🙏 ❤
"unfortunately ... I'll be graduating at 28 ... where people are much younger" -- Why "unfortunately"? I finished up my undergraduate in my mid-forties, and went to grad school and completed my masters at 72. I never thought much about age, and never acted "old", but just as another student -- and that's how I was accepted. I give my age as 24 (in fun) because that's how old I feel I am, in attitude and outlook. At 28 you can be as old or as young as you choose. Keep your sense of humor and you'll always be young.
I've been taking these videos and the newsletter very seriously, and in these 6 weeks I have found the strength to forgive and reach out to my birth-mother whom I haven't spoken to in 14 years. We met for coffee yesterday, and yes it was very awkward. No matter what the future has in store, I did the impossible and the trajectory of my life will forever be altered by that. I share this personal experience with you as thanks - for I don't think I could have done it on my own.
Whatever the outcome of your actions, it seems to have woken you up and enticed you to take a path you had not considered before. It's done the same for me. The videos and newsletters and journaling have put a bit of intentionality and commitment in my life during a time where things were up in the air.
@@creepydani3225 thank you for your words, you have described it perfectly. It feels validating to know others have reached similar outcomes. Best wishes.
You are making progress in leaps and bounds on the road to becoming the person you know you need to be. I am inspired and affirmed by you. Thank you for sharing this.
🙂I haven’t been seeing my mother for fourteen years, because some people refuse to hold themselves accountable as human beings; that’s it.
I share this same sentiment. My life has been forever changed. I'm forever grateful to these ideas and the fire they produce inside me.
I am nearing 60. I don't even know how to use the drill or hammer a nail properly. This week, tho, I start construction classes.
In the past, I relied on another to do such things. They didn't get done. Now I will learn the skills to help myself. Timely topic, thank you!
The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek.
interesting, thank you!
@@NunesLucia it's a quote by Joseph Campbell 🙂
My grandmother taught me how to sew. Recently she passed away. Overwhelmed by grief, I thought I sew something to honor her. Needles to say without her being next to me helping me the blouse I wanted to make didn’t come out the way I wanted. Next day I purchased more material and tried again, through a lot of frustration ready to give up, but my determination to accomplish something difficult was worthwhile I wanted to succeed, it was not only for me but for my grandmother. I could feel her spirit guiding me, after over a month of trying, I finished the blouse. I must admit some of the best moments usually occur when you find yourself so involved in an activity that nothing else seems to matter. The optimal state of inner experience is so enjoyable that hours go by without noticing. It was impossible to stop whatever activity you are immersed in awakens something hidden far away in the depths of your soul.
had me at "needles to say"
This is so enlightening. How many times do we feel like a failure because it takes us so long to achieve something. I wish I heard this many years ago.
Walk towards that which you fear
That idea has gotten me completely drained at this point
@@shh96-rh3qz Same here.
@@shh96-rh3qzmaybe balance it with something else?
@@vikasmishra8125maybe balance it out with something else?
@@nugzila4170 Yes Sir. For me, it is more of finding my real fears. Draining happens when i am walking towards useless fears.
I'm finding immense value in this channel. Thank you again. 🖤
I can't express enough how much your calm voice and clear and slow philosophical explanations are helping me with depression.
Thank you for your contribution to the collective and for being a gentle but tough teacher.
This is the most important one (for me) of these talks. What to do in life, what to do. What brings joy. That first.
Thank you.
I don’t despair from coming back to philosophical learning, even if I drift away for a while. Feels like home. I will be reading the newsletters!
This sounds a great advise for my Motherhood experience. It's just the most difficult job I ever had. 8 year of this and it's such a transformation of growth filled with a lots of failure but also love, unconditional. love! Always learning from mistakes, daily mistakes but getting back up is the most amazing feeling even on during those days that we just want to quit. Thank you so much!
Yes, it's good to believe in oneself in order to be virtuous for you! Regression is human but victory is possible! Thank you so much!
the language learning example was so spot on. I clicked on this video for that exact reason: I've been struggling with the pressure I put on myself to learn a certain language ''fast'' but that pressure made me forget the initial joy that motivated me to start learning it in the first place
This topic is really eye-opening
I had to think and truly ask myself, "Do I do this? Just give up on things? I don't think I do..."
But I realized that I do. Maybe not in an obvious way in the front of my awareness, but I do. I have given up on things I wanted to pursue, with an "excuse" as my defense
I'll take time to ponder this more 😊
Here is the fullness of the Thoreau quote mentioned in the video for anyone interested.
"The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation. What is called resignation is confirmed desperation. From the desperate city you go into the desperate country, and have to console yourself with the bravery of minks and muskrats. A stereotyped but unconscious despair is concealed even under what are called the games and amusements of mankind. There is no play in them, for this comes after work. But it is a characteristic of wisdom not to do desperate things."
I think Thoreau may be suggesting that the source of desperation comes from superficial sources. Decisions made in error, preoccupations that lead to desolation, or even spiritual deficits. A willful separation from God will inevitably lead to suffering.
I like what Accepting the Universe says - when something is within our reach but we resign to failure, we find desperation.
But this never ceases to amaze me: the tenacity of the human spirit and will. It's incredible.
what does resigning to failure mean? and how does it relate to finding desperation? I'm just pretty new to this, Thanks.
@@macalagayjeromekerseyb. Hi there! Accepting the Universe refers to the desperation that comes from failure from things in our control- for example, a failure with practicing a virtue. So say for example you were practicing the virtue of patience with someone in your life who creates chaos and you kept failing at being patient with that person. Instead of persisting with fortitude and being patient, you succumbed or resigned to your own failure in that regard. That may lead to a kind of desperation.
Another, maybe more obvious example may be when someone is struggling with an addiction. They experience desperation when they cannot overcome it.
Thank you very much for bringing us these videos. The struggle is real when we start practising these life transforming stoic virtues. It will be great if you walk us through your journey and struggles you faced initially and how you persisted in practising what you absorbed from the books of the great stoic masters.
Very excited to read Nature! I did not know that Emerson was a pantheist! It's something I had come to a year or two ago and I just couldn't find much literature about it. Thank you for the recommendation!
I always seem to need the reminder of this message about prioritizing the process over the outcomes. Though I consider myself a LT thinker & relatively disciplined, I am a product of my impatient generation. Thank you for the reminder.
Thank you for all your videos. Your channel and these ideas that you share has been the best thing the internet has ever brought to me and to a lot of people. I really appreciate everything.
This could not have come at a better time. Thank you.
Funny you mentioned languages. I hated German in high school and didn't bother to learn much, thinking "when would I need this stupid language?"
Well, guess where I'm living now, 7 years later 😂 learned it again in a couple of months through talking with my coworkers. Gotta admit, it's a pretty interesting language. And the whole experience makes me want to learn more languages, just for fun. You got a good point there!
I learned little and retained less from my college German. Having taken it up in my late 60s, I've made remarkable progress and enjoy it immensely. Thanks to RUclips and the internet classes, we have tools that advance us exponentially in language learning. The 'Net is a university for those who recognize it as such.
I love this topic, it is something new you cover. It made me look differently on certain things. Languages's example really made me think. Gosh now I love the idea of doing it just for its own sake. It's Liberating.
I appreciate the synchronicity and will elaborate.
I have stopped the practice and sold the equipment today. I practiced for myself only, doing quite noticeable amount of work. What caused me to give up is the world around me, which is not under my control. I do not have neither the sufficient funds for necessary additional equipment, nor the freedom of movement to actually practice. The best I can do is to stop, and resume later, the circumstances allowing.
Thank you! 🙏 ❤
Even if they make you to despair , because you care, never stop to improve yourself. Because, otherwise you won’t even be able to live and love the beauty of life.
Such a great feeling to get your newsletters. Thank you!
As usual, another fabulous video to contemplate and apply to everyday living...thanks again
You're amazing, I have had a little rough last year and first half of this year and I am trying to get back to my hobbies and skills, I loved to learn new skills but I kind of fell off last year due to emotional and mental pressure from my toxic work environment, but I changed it a few months ago and last few months were spent coping and recovering but now I have the peace and stability to work towards my hobbies. So i will get back into it. Thank you so much for the inspiration!
I am so glad you mentioned the email and recommended reading for each month! Thank you so much!!! I have been taking a deep dive into your channel and taking notes from you - this is such a great resource you are offering and it will leave more time for reading the source material and taking notes from that!!! You have literally made my day kind sir! We have a saying "you are a scholar and a gentleman" - I don't know if that exists across the pond 🤷 it's probably overused and used where it's not really in context. But thank you. A saying popped into my head "when the student is ready the teacher will come" - no idea who coined that but it appears to be true! 😊 From Scotland.
I am happy to find this channel ...i have watched all your videos and signed up for the newsletter.Thank you so much for doing this. 😊
Thank you. Blessings 🙏
Thank you for this video. I have been ill for a past few days. I hope i can get back to my work soon. I was almost falling asleep listening your voice but thought to write a comment. It was really encouraging. Sometimes, when i do what i love, i don't think about the fruit.. it's just my passion leads me. But when i am in a threatened environment, i can't give my best but i also know that i should do what is needed. I liked the topic.
Your videos and newsletters are really inspiring, thank you so much.
So happy to discover your channel.
What a great video. I highly agree with everything said except for the language learning example which I think might be non ideally chosen for what it is supposed to bring across. Ultimatively the essence of the video is:
1) Do labor for the sake of labor and not for the fruit of labor following the traditional stoic practice of caring only what one has control over.
2) Related to 1) consider what IS in our control should be pursued through failures even amidst hopelesness.
Both points of which are great timeless advice.
However, the language learning example threw me off a little bit because it goes against "An unexamined life is a life not worth living". I believe the point to be made was that without the burden of deadlines and exams the process of labor is more enjoyable and more fruitful. Out of personal exprience I can vouch that this is very much so true. But the example of "living in a country and picking up a language" is like "being in the sun and getting tanned". There is nothing intentional about it and because of that it could equally be something negative that one picks of over the years such as a bad posture from sitting too much. I would have liked an example more that emphasized something intentionally done.
Either way. Thank you for the weekly videos and giving us something to think about for free
Your videos are like therapy, keep up with the good work!
Really need to hear this just at right time , Thank you❤
Every video is so encouraging!
Very peaceful, thank you x
This has been very helpful, thanks. Excellent meditation of the words of good ol' Marcus. Helps with my endeavors, dudeman.
Thank you as usual for these brilliant reminders, always gives me something to reflect on in my free time.
Props on the hairstyle as well, its always on point! Reminds me that I should take better care of myself too :)
Your videos have been so helpful for me at the moment, thank you for sharing your knowledge and reading in this way. Your example with languages and academic deadlines is directly relevant to my situation, so thank you.
Your newsletters are great, thanks
ay, this made me cry because it's something that I am working on, honesty.
As always, thank you!
There are so many great things in your video again this week! Thank you ❤
My library has the first book you recommended in your newsletter, looking forward to it!
Ive been practicing and studying everyday for my 2 college degrees and a musical course test I'll have in the next month and sometimes is so painful to be giving your absolute best everyday but as things get more difficult, I feel like im just worst and worst and more dumb, hope your video encourages me somehow.
You're just doing great . Keep going
The more we study, the less we feel we know. Keep on going❤
Thank you so much. This is so profound.
i fall asleep to your videos. always successfully.
keep it up. even if its not ASMR intentional.
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This actually applies perfectly to cold approaching women or strangers in general. To some this might seem like a shallow endeavor, but for me it's one of the greatest fears a man can face in his life. When you approach someone you consider attractive and have an as genuine and outcome-independet intention as possible, this helps a great deal and not only rewards you more often than not in a "practical sense" but also with dealing with so-called "setbacks". The friendly conversations and gratitude I often receive from the interactions alone are proof enough to me that it is all about the action itself and not what might follow after.
Man, cold approaching women is creepy and disrespectful. Don't do things like that. They might be in a relationship, imagine your sister, your mother or your girlfriend being cold approached by random dudes on a weekly basis. Learn to be OK with your own self and you won't need to cold approach random people in the street. What you call a set-back is just you being creepy.
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Just don't approach people on the streets or in a place where they can't leave. Never approach on a train or bus or while someone is walking away. It will not work. They will be creeped out because only creeps do this. It's not flattering. It's predetory when they can't leave the situation. Never corner a woman, you will immediately become unattractive. They might be scared. Love cannot flourish when someone is trapped and scared.
Beta males on the comments. One thinks that approaching a woman is basically pointing a gun at her and the other is so deeply chronically online that talking to a girl in a bus is cornering her. People overthink so much that talking to other people is creppy, but spending 3 hours to find out her Instagram is not. Clown world.
@@chriba6815 it's unbelievable how all this pick up artist rhetoric has contaminated the whole internet. Even in a philosophy channel we have this sh+t. No, don't cold approach, there are no exceptions, no excuses. We don't want a world where women are cold approached constantly, be a little empathetic. What would you think if you were a women in a relationship and being cold approached on a daily basis by random people? On a Cafe, doing sports, sitting on a park, it's effing creepy. I don't have a relationship myself and I struggle to find dates. Learn to be OK with yourself and you won't need to invade other people's life cold approaching. If you want to meet people join activities, sport clubs or any type of classes.
You know I have learned that we all are connected in a way that is so much greater than we can comprehend.
I have also learned that even though we may know this is true.
The messages that we receive we know are for use. The people that deliver the messages, don't seem to be aware of the people in which they have delivered the messages to.
I find this to be heartbreaking because yes there is a certain degree of expectation.
There has to be I have found because if there isn't then there can be no reason for movment.
Strange... Fully get what you said, this understanding comes naturally from the inside but my mind cannot stop generating questions that also put me in wonder. These questions are the ones that I always find myself raising. Would those failures be signs/ways of the universe saying to us; "hey, this is not your intended path, you should be doing other things, not this one, so please stop doing this." Because I also agree that mastering requires practice but to some degree, it should be a natural, effortless practice, like a river, it should flow. I'm not saying it should be easy but hope you get what I'm trying to express. Maybe it's just a simple illusion of the mind assuming we have options. That's why we develop a shallow threshold that eventually leads us to give up on mastering.
Nowadays I've been thinking of themes like surrender, acceptance, and gratefulness. And again thank you for the perfect timing!
All the best!
If I may, something I noticed reading your comment is that you are looking at the universe for signs/direction while simultaneously saying that we have options. Also, practise is not always easy, smooth or a linear process. It can be grueling learning a new language, or a new skill. To use an example - if you've never played the violin, your first few weeks are going to be painful on the ears, on your self confidence and possibly even your wrists/fingers. Does this mean that it is not worth doing? I think not. Let me know if I misinterpreted your comment, but I thought I should share my opinion.
@@pjmaas106 Thank you so much for your comment. It made me reflect on what I've tried to explain here. I'm on the same page as you. My point was mostly related to the further stages of the practice not to the initial stages. I always thought that the gates should open like a dam after some time (It's not a rule of thumb, by the way). If I dare to dig a little deeper into my words, there lie topics like obsession with sureness, lack of dedication and patience, fear of making "mistakes", and maybe a monkey mind that causes confusion. I don't know.
Have a nice day ahead!🙏
the micro-expressive smile at 00:02
the awareness of knowing he is the #1 marcus fan the way he keeps mentioning him in every 2nd vid :]
I can relate to this a lot at this point of my life, applying for jobs. Sometimes I become disappointed of finding a job that I like, but I still keep going, cuz it’s the right thing to do.
It's to me akin to knowing in the back of your mind that if there is truly one and all is me then there is no you and there is no me.
Then there can not be something different that creates resistance which creates the desire the movement to something.
That's lonely to me. Yes I know that it can also bring great unity as well. But how special it feels on every level to desire a desire that refuses to be bound by limitations.
How cool would it be to desire which to me is a degree or aspect of Love that never gives up and transverses the Multi Verse and in and out of Time for that Love or for thwt Desire.
Now that would make an Epic Story.
I failed 3 times then hit it big on the 4th try. You have to show the universe you really want it.
Dude you are the GOAT.
It is so easy to get trapped in the rush to be productive... while productivity is of value, of course it is necessary, by rushing the work we only damage it, and ourselves. The process is of value in itself.
one of your best yet. reading the newsletter currently!
Just wanted to thank you for your awesome youtube series, it has really helped me a lot.
Totally appreciate this is extra work and you are already helping us a lot already as is, but was wondering if you'd consider sharing the videos in a podcast format? Find that you can consume content in a more meaningful way (less distractions, offline listening) Think it could be valuable to others too but appreciate its extra work so just a suggestion. Thank you for all that you do!
Thank you for your insight. It helps.
Practice is the mother of skills.
Hopefully Practice can hardly beats talent.
I can watch him all day long
I’m learning a lot from these videos, thank you.
I was thinking of your video and its here..so delighted 😊
Gratitude 🙏 ❤
Thank u! Very inspiring.
And, btw: Your hair and look are gorgeous! 😁☺️
Currently dealing with this in a physical way. I used to be very into the gym and even became a personal trainer. Then i herniated a disc and was not able to continue seriously or do what I wanted to do. However i have been avoiding exercise even in places where i am not injured, and this is not an excuse, I should accept my fate and adjust my expectations but the lost potential hurts and makes one bitter.
amazing yet again thank you
Just what I needed to hear right now. WAGMI
This can be hard when you are cog in the machine. I don’t mind practicing the craft but to convince others of value to do said craft is an entirely different matter. Especially in an overly saturated, volatile, exploitive market. I’m doing a career switch not because of the craft but because people aren’t hiring or posting ghost jobs
Its my Hope that we will never forget why we choose life.
The very existence of life it's self is best described at a Poet;
I ran across this saying today here on RUclips and so I wanted to share it with you. Because it is the most accurate formulation of words that can describe the WHY of all existence.
It said:
He stared at me, as if I were the most Dazzling Star in the Night Sky...........
So I Kissed him Passionately,
As if He was the very Breath that fills my lungs.
Thank you dearly for sharing these ideas. Forever grateful to you for leading me down a path of which I knew not existed.
Thank You...❤
Brilliant ❤ Grüße aus München do you still ride your bike
Amazing! Thank you 😁
very great video, thank you
Thank you so much
Mastering Drawing and Painting
Thumbs up if he sounds like Christopher Walken at 2:54
Any recommendations on how to live in the present or be more calm? I often feel like I am anxious about the things I need to do in the day and end up stressing out and not enjoying my day. Love your videos man!
Your channel is a blessing! Could you please tell us why you chose to name your channel Accepting the Universe? The plain meaning of lt is very apparent to the rudimentary knowledge but, I'd like to ask if there's a personal story behind it? You always relay your interpretations of philosophy and subjective opinions as a form of experience that you must have gone through at some point in your life. I'm 23, I grew up with one absent parent and one neglectful parent because of which, i never learnt to be courageous or to trust myself in difficult decisions. Your words render the reassurance i never got from anyone in my life. thank you.
Thanks from France !
I would like to read Thoreau. What would you suggest as a first reading ?
Thank you🍎
Thank you.
What are your thoughts on Lao Tzu and his philosophy? I think it would be great if you made a video on this topic and explain it in your way! Thank you
Thank you
Well ,a person doesn't practice their livelihood ,for the journey of it. Some people don't have any other opportunity, at the time (once it was a good opportunity to fit them). Of course, when a farmer's crops fail , it is horrible (especially when they have done everything correctly).
Frankly, I don't know how reading great academic philosophy could help them. They are the tough ones. They are the survivors, not people who only write about pain etc and don't really experience it (were these philosophers you speak of farmers?).
Many of us live lives of quiet desperation. And it's not that great, especially when you can't find hope, or gratitude sometimes. But, at least you aren't without safety, or food. I see your point though, that you need to practice something and can get better, and you must find happiness through other ways.
I just believe your choice of an example here was poor and I don't really get your argument here. Nevertheless, I do enjoy listening to your discussions here. You have a calming way about you and sometimes I learn something.
thank you
Are you planning on making a book out of your newsletters ? Would you buy it
Hi.. i was rewatching it..I have a request. Can you please bring Laila in your next video? And why don't you make outdoor videos anymore beside that lake? The place is beautiful i must say.. i was just watching an old video..
Thanks!
Thank you!
Great.
i am my favourite musician and i don't really care how that sounds, but I have quite honestly put in about 20% of my available effort. I am SO incredibly stunted. I cannot stand when people say they tried their best. Did you really now? Because I bet your best would be astonishing...
I expect myself to be the next DaVinci... Maybe i should start with basic fuckin hygiene.
quiet desperation 😭😭😭
I need a word of wisdom from you if you ever read this comment. I happen to delay my education for several reasons, but now I’m back at university studying archaeology and unfortunately that means I will be graduating at 28 years of age. I’m in an environment where people graduate much younger, including all my friends, which undoubtedly makes me feel less, and I’m reminded by this fact every passing day. I’m terribly sad for myself and it makes me question my self worth. Somedays the guilt gets harder where I can’t bare living. Is there ever a timeline to every station in life?
How do you know that any of this is bad?
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@@acceptingtheuniverse It’s more of an issue regarding close people’s perception of me. Embarrassing to admit but they’re quite smart people which means their view on me weigh heavily, I can’t help it, I grew up trying to live up to other’s expectations. I now don’t meet any of them for this exact reason, in solitary I don’t judge myself as much but the struggle is still lingering. Brilliant video however, I’ve watched it awhile back. Thank you a lot and I apologize if my ignorance was irritating.
Hi there! I was rewatching this video tonight and came across this comment. Usually I don't reply in other's comments but I want to share this as your elder sister.. only you & your perception matters. Other's perceptions on you or your life no matter how wise or close they are do not matter. If you focus on others or age or anything else you will not gain anything at all.. so please focus & give your best in your studies & have confidence. If you have some purpose & goals just talk about that.. write about that.. pay attention to that.. and no guilt okay? It's your life. So be healthy & achieve your dreams. Become the person you always wanted to be.. my best wishes for you. Good luck brother 🙏 ❤
"unfortunately ... I'll be graduating at 28 ... where people are much younger" -- Why "unfortunately"? I finished up my undergraduate in my mid-forties, and went to grad school and completed my masters at 72. I never thought much about age, and never acted "old", but just as another student -- and that's how I was accepted. I give my age as 24 (in fun) because that's how old I feel I am, in attitude and outlook. At 28 you can be as old or as young as you choose. Keep your sense of humor and you'll always be young.
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You should write a book.
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I’m just writing random things and I know why :)