"You have to find meaning for yourself, you cannot ask life for meaning, life asks you what its meaning is and you have to answer that question. Only you can do it for yourself. Don't expect it from any external person or belief system." Wow
Finally, at 46 i have found like minded people. I have had to accept myself in order to understand myself and be at peace and then i find this channel. Thank you all 🙏
Don't change your style of videos when your channel gets bigger. Like, don't use a different microphone. This format and quality feels very personal and intimate. Thanks for these amazing videos.
Listening to him is very therapeutic and contrary to the other attention-seeking youtubers. The guy is way ahead of his times, considering that the present day youtubing is just for popularity and monetary gains.
It’s like when people say “life’s not fair“ as an excuse for being unjust. You are not life. You are only yourself and you don’t get to shift your responsibility.
@@HonestlyHolisticI have listened again and I still think he started with the word find and then cut himself off and corrected with trying to find. Who said there was a problem ? Someone asked me what he said and I answered them.
I started with Rumi and now I’m here. How peaceful it is to listen to these words and recall the interest I had for philosophy once again! Thank you so much
I always say to myself…don’t comment again. I’m just so grateful I can’t help it. What always strikes me when you share is that you’ve spent your own time investing in yourself so these things you say can come out as fully developed as they do. That is what I am most grateful for…for the unseen hours and what drove you to these studies. Thank you for mentioning Frankl as someone to read. It made me think how vastly different what he came away with was than say…Elie Wiesel. What we allow to shape us. Thank you for your videos.
I have been taking a coaching program about perspective, and here is one thing I have learned. We are the subjects that often obsessively look at our objects. What we forget is that there is a layer of conscience past the subject and object, which is the perspective of the director. Think of your life as a film. When you are limited to just the film and its twists and turns, you will twist and turn with it; however, when you are watching the film, even if its a horror film, you will enjoy it… because your perspective is beyond what justs what happens in the movie. Think of the film as your life.
Thank you so much. I have been deeply desiring for over 10 years to hear a man say that our purpose in life isn't simply to procreate. Hearing those words coming from a man, simply set my mind and heart free in ways that will keep unfolding. I consider the point of life, as described by the author Vladimir Megre, "co-creation and joy for all from our contemplation". This is one of my favorite videos from you so far from start to finish. Thank you, again!
Since I meet your channel my perspective of how i see the world has change for better, thanks for every one of your videos, i'm always waiting for the next.
Dear Sir, Each morning, I have made it a habit to watch one of your videos, dedicating the rest of my day to contemplating its insights. In recent months, I found myself adrift, seeking guidance from various sources, only to feel that their wisdom fell short of my own understanding. Then, one day, I stumbled upon your video for the first time, and immediately felt a profound connection. Your teachings have had an immense impact on my life, and I have begun sharing your thoughts and words with my younger siblings and friends. For this, I am deeply grateful. I hope to never lose this invaluable source of wisdom. Thank you once again.
Hi. Suffering can bring an understanding of great compassion, and many of us are living this blessed knowledge. My purpose now is to share this beauty called Love… Thank you ☺️
At my age, I have known this concept for many years and I continue to strive to find meaning for my life, only to sometimes have events/problems shatter that meaning. Then I must find new meanings. I have made radical changes, a few times. Thank goodness I'm an independent and flexible type of person, but I've been humbled a few times ( I know of my insignificance) . I enjoy your videos, you give me a lot to think about , although sometimes I disagree with some of your content ( I tend to see things more in grey shades). But then again, I probably have had a tougher life than some people. Yes, we are in a constant battle between our animal side and, our higher being side-- and it's our higher being that tells us we can do better.
Dude, having a conversation with you live is literally on my bucket list 😂 when I try and talk with people about these things they look at me like I’m having an existential crisis
I love philosophy! Further, your presentations are beauty-ful and wonder-ful. I appreciate your presence and willingness to share with us. ❣️ Thank YOU!
Man's search for meaning is one of my most favourite books. I often revisit it to remind myself of my purpose. Thank you for mentioning it and great video again! I eagerly wait for your new videos. Thank you for sharing your wisdom.
These videos help me a lot. As I'm exploring and learning from the great philosophers, so far I'm only through Seneca and Marcus Aurelius...Listening to your thoughts and perspectives help ground some of these ideas in some way. Also the way these are filmed is very high quality and has a unique look + your ability to in one take speak for 20 minutes and clearly work through these complex ideas is very impressive. Thank you for what you do.
I arrived at this video through a link you gave to another commenter and after having watched several of your videos today. The video in which you provided "a reading list" made my heart sing. I studied Latin in High school and Jurisprudence as part of my law degree ( Scotland) and my interest or more accurately my passion has always been the Arts - terminology will vary across countries - the Humanities perhaps? And philosophy is the number one. I was a mature student because of life circumstances not worth enumarating and it was always my desire that one day I would fulfill my desire to follow that path of study. I have torn my bookshelves apart trying to locate my copy of Seneca without success 🤷 a librarian i am not. But perhaps it was a version that was "adapted" and I want the original. Yet again my circumstances prevent me commuting to St Andrews to fulfill my dream and now by the magic of RUclips I have stumbled upon the most gifted of lecturers/ professors however it's expressed in the US and it is a happy day! Serendipity! Which I know from scraping around on the outskirts throughout my life will transform my life. I don't know why I feel compelled to share this with you but I do. I was in teaching myself for 20 years plus my own degree and many more people I have listened to and never heard such an erudite speaker - without Ego - making the content supreme. I am looking forward to my journey - someone said "when the student is ready the teacher will come" - I should have googled first to see who said that 🤷 I have Hope - the essence of life - as Frankl discovered -from this most fortunate discovery. I'm going back to the video of books to make a list. Thank you so much for your content. 😊
@@acceptingtheuniverse I do and I will be around as long as you are - even if you were to stop your content would live on - I don't mean that in a morbid way - what a gift to humanity - what a legacy! Respect. 😊
Once I started doubting my personal beliefs, which basically my whole life was built on, there was a huge void left behind, and that voidness and emptiness led me to question everything around me and eventually looking for my own meaning of life, great video man, your contents are pure and valuable, keep up the good work.
I literally couldn't hold back my tears after hearing "the meaning of life is to give life meaning." Those types of phrases are only capable of being expressed by sublime hearts. Thank you for sharing your knowledge about these beautiful thoughts.
the feeling of having found someone else looking for the same thing i am is good. also reading Seneca now, and man there's so much to take from his letters. thank you for introducing me to that.
I know that I have made bad choices in my life, but what I have noticed is how unattainable everything has become! In terms of finding the right person to live the rest of your life with or being able to afford to buy a home or making and creating long term relationships with other people. To me these are the things that are damaging us the individual! Not being able to attain the 3 basics, Home, Love and Family is what has left us all submissive and lost! Passivism has left us all feeling psychologically infantile and stuck. Appreciate your insight, thank you!
I think it's also worth mentioning that Frankl was a doctor, specifically a psychiatrist, before he even entered the camps, as that's an important part of his work and perspective.
Thank you for the conversation. I have read Viktor Frankl, such a beautiful and deep book, it has definitely changed how I look at myself, at the world and people around me. It puts everything into perspective.
It's fascinating how globalization has sparked a reevaluation of personal meaning and purpose in today's world! 💭 Philosophy, especially existentialism, offers a compelling framework for navigating these existential questions and finding individual meaning amidst the chaos of modern life.
Thank you for sharing another video. From “Man’s Search for Meaning”, Victor Frankl, was in a privileged position as a person with a medical degree in the camps, this made his skills more indispensable than others’. One of the main viewpoints that I took from his story which I found profound & unique was that he was able to hold love for his family but also recognize that he could build another family in the future if he became free again. Of course, other viewpoints such as the one you mentioned, as well as his ability to live in the moment (i.e. sharing how he would appreciate the sunset even amongst the death and abuse), show an amazing amount of wisdom. But most people cannot hold love and appreciation so separately from possession, and this bit I think about quite frequently as guidance. Once again thanks for the wisdom shared here and opening up the discussion. God bless 💗
Jung people led me to Frankl. I noticed the same thing, that he accepted he would need to rebuild his life. As he lost his research that had been sewn into the hem of his jacket, he decided to rewrite it when he got free. That book lifted me out of depression although I’m back in the well again.
@@SideB1984 yes, you are so right his acceptance of the impermanence in life also related to his work! I’m sorry to hear about your current situation and wish that you find more hopeful days soon (this world today makes that very difficult). What would recommend as a first Jung read?
@@GiannaMarie212 Thank you very kindly. I needed that spoonful of hope and encouragement. I listened to a lot of Jungian Life podcasts and read secondary authors in addition to some of Jung's original text online. Marion Woodman's Leaving My Father's House and Addiction to Perfection. Joseph Campbell Hero's Journey. I love listening to Alan Watts lectures based on Taoist philosophy too. Robert Bly Little Book on Human Shadow. James Hollis Living Between Worlds and Finding Meaning in the 2nd Half of Life.
@@SideB1984glad to hear my message helped (even in the slightest). Thank you for those suggestions, I majored in psychology for my undergraduate degree, yet it was heavily research based - Jung, Freud, and the like were relegated to the anthropology department.
@@GiannaMarie212 Yes! Even in the slightest. Much appreciated. I think it's important to have a well rounded perspective of psychology and philosophy in any practice or approach in life. Too bad they get relegated to pseudo anthro- their questioning and curiosity is what's missing in rigid mainstream application. Also wanted to share, my name is Jeana (pronounced Gina) and I get called Gianna sometimes but I don't mind. ☺ I love your name!
3 years ago i found this RUclips Channel called @K Boges, straight to the point no bs, and it changed my life from a fitness standpoint . 2 months ago i found your channel and you are well are calm, easy to understand and straight to the point, un sure i will learn a lot from you. Thank you sir keep doing this amazing videos !
I have 3 favorite channels on RUclips and your channel is one of them. I thought of Friedrich Nietzsche while listening to you today. He said, “He who has a WHY to live can bear almost any how.” It's similar to what Viktor Frankl says in Man's Search for Meaning (great book recommendation).
Bravo! I'm currently relishing in the richness of your offerings on this channel. I've just begun reading Seneca's Letters, did the practice exercise of responding in writing to the first one, and am so looking forward to the weekly updates, and topics for consideration. Thank you so very much for this stimulating content.
You're most welcome. I'm very grateful for this place to breathe in, enjoy, and grapple with, the "rare air" of philosophical ideas and learn about new ways to apply them, in practice. Many thanks.
I enjoyed this topic. I’ve always felt that we are in control of our destiny. The beauty of free will, is to give life meaning. As always, thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. I would love to hear your thoughts on destiny/fate. I struggle with both concepts because I feel to believe in either is to give up free will.
I've been studying Marcus Aurelius meditations and now your videos make even more sense, and add more depth to my understandings. Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
I truly love the videos you put out for us. One topic i'd really like for you to speak on is impulsiveness and not being patient. Things i really been struggling with. Everyday is a process for the longterm achivements. I found myself being disciplined and patient for a short period of time, then one day i feel like it all has to happen that day.
Most important message being spread online right now. Your work is really important and I hope you keep brining us what we need to hear. Thanks for your effort friend!
I love how a lot of people watching his videos don't even know who he is or that he's a film maker. I've seen maybe 3 vids so far and I realized i didn't even know his name haha
It was Cicero who wisely said: "Find your dreams come true, and I wonder, if you know, what it means, to find your dreams." Still holds up to this very day.
There is a true generosity in the sharing of your learning and experience. Not claiming to be right but reminding us we can be hopeful of the best in ourselves. Many thanks for taking the time to make a difference.
Yeah. I also think it would be great if he could upload the audio onto a podcast platform as it’s easier listening on my phone when out and not having YT video getting stopped everytime my phone moves in my pocket
Thank you for your thoughtful content. I really look forward to it every time you post, and funny enough I wrote exactly about this in my philosophy term paper this semester. I aspire to live up to your example, I have to say.
I've been thinking more so each day with greater agency about the little things and to what really matters, the spectacle of one's life in youth is fleeting. I have a lot to be grateful for. Working on one's self and being easy with that self with major life changes is the true challenge. We are a species that can make great strides as a whole or be quite self destructive, your thought process is very appreciated here and is always mindful. Thank you 🖖
connecting the dots and realizing that we human beings cant be God. If we could, there would be no uncontrollable things, we would not need to react to certain situations but only act and produce our own situations that suit us and etc… We are not independent. Our existence is very dependent on the existence of the Independent.
Ironically, this video is full of external beliefs that are being pushed onto people. To tell us that we can reach divinity, you are doing what you accuse external belief systems of doing, lol. You're not alone in this though, and I do not say this with any animosity. I love this channel. It's just always ironic to me that views like this are presented as somehow neutral when really they're far from that. Love the vids, keep it up
Why do you think that the virtues we ourselves have created would be the "highest" form of values available? And don't you think the concept of those virtues which is "the good" is religious in itself and therefore doesn't fit your goal of pursuing a meaning that is purely rational/non spiritual?
While choosing to pursue being "god instead of animal" sounds lucrative and might serve as an eye-opener, let us not think that way too quickly. Mind being, afterall, bound to body in a relationship which can be altered, but not effaced. To ovelook this would most definately lead to a great suffering of the mind. Let this also be a dislcaimer for us as humans, who seem to have a weak spot for playing gods.
Jesus is the Way the Truth and the Life. Without Jesus you will keep looking for meaning all your life. Once you found the Truth you have peace in your heart. You will feel it. Try it right now you got nothing to lose; “Almighty Holy God even if I don’t believe in you right now, please let this prayer be one that changes that for the rest of my life, come and enter my heart, come and conquer my soul with your love and touch my heart with your truth, flood me with your never-ending love and your eternal grace in Jesus name, Amen.” See how you feel after that, repeat the prayer a few times and meditate on those words, see what happens and believe God is real and He loves you so much, I pray for those who try it to have God open their eyes in Jesus mighty name, amen.
There is an intellectual or perhaps spiritual skill some people have for keeping ahold of the thread of what is important even in the midst of an overwhelming amount of information, and then communicating clearly about that thing without distraction. Emerson was very good at this, Socrates in the early Platonic dialogues, some others. The William Stafford poem “The Way It Is” seems to be about this sort of skill. It seems like a rare thing. But you seem to have it, and it makes your videos really encouraging to me. Thanks for sharing these with the world. I wonder if you have thoughts on Husserlian phenomenology, Wendell Berry, or the Upanishads. All seem to be somehow adjacent to your thinking and your project in one way or another.
Most people age but some people do mature. I think that’s meaning for me. However, I don’t experience my individual mind as the highest and it seems irrational to me to discount the transcendent experiences of many people. There is a higher mind. It can be experienced and known. That is a higher meaning for me. I don’t worship rationality.
This is my dude right here. Straight to the point no ad plugs & bs. Needed this thank you sir!
He’s not just your dude 😉. This man is definitely loved and appreciated. If you are reading this too, you are doing God’s work. Thank you Brother.
@@Anika99356 he is still a gentleman, just conveying his meaning passionately. It got your attention so it worked. 😘
Such a delicate format. So relaxing
Just you talking, no inspirational music undertone, no advertisements.
Just powerful insights
I second that. I totally hope that he continues with this style.
"You have to find meaning for yourself, you cannot ask life for meaning, life asks you what its meaning is and you have to answer that question. Only you can do it for yourself. Don't expect it from any external person or belief system."
Wow
I did the opposite
Finally, at 46 i have found like minded people. I have had to accept myself in order to understand myself and be at peace and then i find this channel. Thank you all 🙏
Beautiful! And I too, at 49.
How did you come to accept yourself and how could you know, that you achieved that? Thank you,
So there's hope. Thank you!
Don't change your style of videos when your channel gets bigger.
Like, don't use a different microphone.
This format and quality feels very personal and intimate.
Thanks for these amazing videos.
I believe in God, I believe in Jesus. For many reasons. But your videos and what you have had to say, still has a lot of value for me.
You’re saving my life. I’m 29. In a rut.
Hang in there. I’m currently reading ‘Designing your life’ by Burnett. Do try it.
Listening to him is very therapeutic and contrary to the other attention-seeking youtubers. The guy is way ahead of his times, considering that the present day youtubing is just for popularity and monetary gains.
He is not ahead; he embodies the lost art of exploring virtue and life as an ancient Greek. It's cool as hell ❤
He speaks calmly and carefully without any music or any ads, a true legend eh!
I completely agree. I’m glad I stumbled upon his RUclips channel as he really does change my perspective on life in the best way possible.
It’s like when people say “life’s not fair“ as an excuse for being unjust. You are not life. You are only yourself and you don’t get to shift your responsibility.
There’s no guarantee that life should be fair, or just, or good. Life is suffering.
Do you think they're trying to justify being unjust to themselves or the one they "harmed"?
Great point, didn't think of that till you raised it.
Yes, justification for being irresponsible for their deeds.
@@tia904 Interesting, so you believe people are responsible for their actions?
Your channel will soon become a success I hope your pure wisdom and knowledge you teach the world will be consistent
Watching this is the closest I’ve come to having a spiritual experience. Thank you.
For me it’s about living in truth, loving others and service to others. We don’t have all the answers and anything is possible. Thanks for this video.
@@Anika99356I think he was intending to say “ trying to find” but he started to say the word find and then corrected himself. ❤
@@Englishroserebeccai think he did say fuck, but even so, what is the problem with that?
@@HonestlyHolisticI have listened again and I still think he started with the word find and then cut himself off and corrected with trying to find. Who said there was a problem ?
Someone asked me what he said and I answered them.
The best of both worlds: enjoying the pleasures of life while being kind to yourself and others.
I started with Rumi and now I’m here. How peaceful it is to listen to these words and recall the interest I had for philosophy once again! Thank you so much
I always say to myself…don’t comment again. I’m just so grateful I can’t help it. What always strikes me when you share is that you’ve spent your own time investing in yourself so these things you say can come out as fully developed as they do. That is what I am most grateful for…for the unseen hours and what drove you to these studies. Thank you for mentioning Frankl as someone to read. It made me think how vastly different what he came away with was than say…Elie Wiesel. What we allow to shape us. Thank you for your videos.
Guess this man has no idea how interesting he is in now days, and i love to have ppl like him around
Keep enlightening us sir 🖤
I have been taking a coaching program about perspective, and here is one thing I have learned. We are the subjects that often obsessively look at our objects. What we forget is that there is a layer of conscience past the subject and object, which is the perspective of the director. Think of your life as a film. When you are limited to just the film and its twists and turns, you will twist and turn with it; however, when you are watching the film, even if its a horror film, you will enjoy it… because your perspective is beyond what justs what happens in the movie. Think of the film as your life.
You make this life a much safer place to be in with your presence. Thank you for being you.
The calm and the authenticity is inspiring.
Wake up, accepting the universe just posted another banger 🔥🔥🔥🗣🗣
Thank you so much. I have been deeply desiring for over 10 years to hear a man say that our purpose in life isn't simply to procreate. Hearing those words coming from a man, simply set my mind and heart free in ways that will keep unfolding.
I consider the point of life, as described by the author Vladimir Megre, "co-creation and joy for all from our contemplation".
This is one of my favorite videos from you so far from start to finish. Thank you, again!
"It depends on where you came from and what it made you believe." Thats a major insight at such a young age. Dont forget that as you get older :-)
So glad to find this man ❤️ 17:36
it is wonderful to start the day listening to the wise words in a kind voice!
Since I meet your channel my perspective of how i see the world has change for better, thanks for every one of your videos, i'm always waiting for the next.
I love that I get to see your new videos on my day off ...it's like my special little treat after a long week of work
Dear Sir,
Each morning, I have made it a habit to watch one of your videos, dedicating the rest of my day to contemplating its insights. In recent months, I found myself adrift, seeking guidance from various sources, only to feel that their wisdom fell short of my own understanding. Then, one day, I stumbled upon your video for the first time, and immediately felt a profound connection. Your teachings have had an immense impact on my life, and I have begun sharing your thoughts and words with my younger siblings and friends. For this, I am deeply grateful. I hope to never lose this invaluable source of wisdom.
Thank you once again.
Hi. Suffering can bring an understanding of great compassion, and many of us are living this blessed knowledge. My purpose now is to share this beauty called Love… Thank you ☺️
At my age, I have known this concept for many years and I continue to strive to find meaning for my life, only to sometimes have events/problems shatter that meaning. Then I must find new meanings. I have made radical changes, a few times. Thank goodness I'm an independent and flexible type of person, but I've been humbled a few times ( I know of my insignificance) . I enjoy your videos, you give me a lot to think about , although sometimes I disagree with some of your content ( I tend to see things more in grey shades). But then again, I probably have had a tougher life than some people. Yes, we are in a constant battle between our animal side and, our higher being side-- and it's our higher being that tells us we can do better.
Keep speaking, it is wildly helpful to so many people.
This sounds like he's talking to me, not an audience. Stunning.
I'd be damn happy to have someone like him to talk with❤
Clicked for his looks, stayed for his wisdom
"This above all: to thine own self be true, And it must follow, as the night the day, Thou canst not then be false to any man".
The impressive thing I noticed in your videos is that you never use filler word such as *ehm* “ah” *hmm” i would love to be able to speak so clearly
It's like good music, there's a rhythm and also silences. Many find silences wrong but that's when we ingest and digest meaning.
Dude, having a conversation with you live is literally on my bucket list 😂 when I try and talk with people about these things they look at me like I’m having an existential crisis
There is comfort in knowing you are all out there and who knows maybe one day we will run into each other 😂😊
@@andreajoy224 Wouldn't that be nice? instead of chatting about the latest f or b game...
I love philosophy! Further, your presentations are beauty-ful and wonder-ful. I appreciate your presence and willingness to share with us. ❣️
Thank YOU!
Man's search for meaning is one of my most favourite books. I often revisit it to remind myself of my purpose. Thank you for mentioning it and great video again!
I eagerly wait for your new videos. Thank you for sharing your wisdom.
These videos help me a lot. As I'm exploring and learning from the great philosophers, so far I'm only through Seneca and Marcus Aurelius...Listening to your thoughts and perspectives help ground some of these ideas in some way. Also the way these are filmed is very high quality and has a unique look + your ability to in one take speak for 20 minutes and clearly work through these complex ideas is very impressive. Thank you for what you do.
I'm in the turning point of my life. I truly needed this. Thank you, philosopher.
I arrived at this video through a link you gave to another commenter and after having watched several of your videos today. The video in which you provided "a reading list" made my heart sing. I studied Latin in High school and Jurisprudence as part of my law degree ( Scotland) and my interest or more accurately my passion has always been the Arts - terminology will vary across countries - the Humanities perhaps? And philosophy is the number one. I was a mature student because of life circumstances not worth enumarating and it was always my desire that one day I would fulfill my desire to follow that path of study. I have torn my bookshelves apart trying to locate my copy of Seneca without success 🤷 a librarian i am not. But perhaps it was a version that was "adapted" and I want the original. Yet again my circumstances prevent me commuting to St Andrews to fulfill my dream and now by the magic of RUclips I have stumbled upon the most gifted of lecturers/ professors however it's expressed in the US and it is a happy day! Serendipity! Which I know from scraping around on the outskirts throughout my life will transform my life. I don't know why I feel compelled to share this with you but I do. I was in teaching myself for 20 years plus my own degree and many more people I have listened to and never heard such an erudite speaker - without Ego - making the content supreme. I am looking forward to my journey - someone said "when the student is ready the teacher will come" - I should have googled first to see who said that 🤷 I have Hope - the essence of life - as Frankl discovered -from this most
fortunate discovery. I'm going back to the video of books to make a list. Thank you so much for your content. 😊
Thank you for sharing and for your kind words, Margaret! I'm glad that you see value in the ideas shared here and I hope you will for quite some time.
@@acceptingtheuniverse I do and I will be around as long as you are - even if you were to stop your content would live on - I don't mean that in a morbid way - what a gift to humanity - what a legacy! Respect. 😊
At 60 I found beautiful insight in a calm and easy way to understand. Thank You
Once I started doubting my personal beliefs, which basically my whole life was built on, there was a huge void left behind, and that voidness and emptiness led me to question everything around me and eventually looking for my own meaning of life, great video man, your contents are pure and valuable, keep up the good work.
I literally couldn't hold back my tears after hearing "the meaning of life is to give life meaning." Those types of phrases are only capable of being expressed by sublime hearts. Thank you for sharing your knowledge about these beautiful thoughts.
“Why become an animal, when you can become a God?”. This really resonates, especially that I am currently reading Thus Spoke Zarathustra.
the feeling of having found someone else looking for the same thing i am is good. also reading Seneca now, and man there's so much to take from his letters. thank you for introducing me to that.
I know that I have made bad choices in my life, but what I have noticed is how unattainable everything has become! In terms of finding the right person to live the rest of your life with or being able to afford to buy a home or making and creating long term relationships with other people. To me these are the things that are damaging us the individual! Not being able to attain the 3 basics, Home, Love and Family is what has left us all submissive and lost! Passivism has left us all feeling psychologically infantile and stuck. Appreciate your insight, thank you!
Man's Search for Meaning is one of my favourite books. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!
I think it's also worth mentioning that Frankl was a doctor, specifically a psychiatrist, before he even entered the camps, as that's an important part of his work and perspective.
Thank you for the conversation. I have read Viktor Frankl, such a beautiful and deep book, it has definitely changed how I look at myself, at the world and people around me. It puts everything into perspective.
Much love from Africa,Kenya🇰🇪..you really speak to our souls❤️
It's fascinating how globalization has sparked a reevaluation of personal meaning and purpose in today's world! 💭 Philosophy, especially existentialism, offers a compelling framework for navigating these existential questions and finding individual meaning amidst the chaos of modern life.
Thank you for sharing another video. From “Man’s Search for Meaning”, Victor Frankl, was in a privileged position as a person with a medical degree in the camps, this made his skills more indispensable than others’. One of the main viewpoints that I took from his story which I found profound & unique was that he was able to hold love for his family but also recognize that he could build another family in the future if he became free again. Of course, other viewpoints such as the one you mentioned, as well as his ability to live in the moment (i.e. sharing how he would appreciate the sunset even amongst the death and abuse), show an amazing amount of wisdom. But most people cannot hold love and appreciation so separately from possession, and this bit I think about quite frequently as guidance. Once again thanks for the wisdom shared here and opening up the discussion. God bless 💗
Jung people led me to Frankl. I noticed the same thing, that he accepted he would need to rebuild his life. As he lost his research that had been sewn into the hem of his jacket, he decided to rewrite it when he got free. That book lifted me out of depression although I’m back in the well again.
@@SideB1984 yes, you are so right his acceptance of the impermanence in life also related to his work! I’m sorry to hear about your current situation and wish that you find more hopeful days soon (this world today makes that very difficult). What would recommend as a first Jung read?
@@GiannaMarie212 Thank you very kindly. I needed that spoonful of hope and encouragement. I listened to a lot of Jungian Life podcasts and read secondary authors in addition to some of Jung's original text online. Marion Woodman's Leaving My Father's House and Addiction to Perfection. Joseph Campbell Hero's Journey. I love listening to Alan Watts lectures based on Taoist philosophy too. Robert Bly Little Book on Human Shadow. James Hollis Living Between Worlds and Finding Meaning in the 2nd Half of Life.
@@SideB1984glad to hear my message helped (even in the slightest). Thank you for those suggestions, I majored in psychology for my undergraduate degree, yet it was heavily research based - Jung, Freud, and the like were relegated to the anthropology department.
@@GiannaMarie212 Yes! Even in the slightest. Much appreciated. I think it's important to have a well rounded perspective of psychology and philosophy in any practice or approach in life. Too bad they get relegated to pseudo anthro- their questioning and curiosity is what's missing in rigid mainstream application. Also wanted to share, my name is Jeana (pronounced Gina) and I get called Gianna sometimes but I don't mind. ☺ I love your name!
3 years ago i found this RUclips Channel called @K Boges, straight to the point no bs, and it changed my life from a fitness standpoint . 2 months ago i found your channel and you are well are calm, easy to understand and straight to the point, un sure i will learn a lot from you. Thank you sir keep doing this amazing videos !
I have 3 favorite channels on RUclips and your channel is one of them. I thought of Friedrich Nietzsche while listening to you today. He said, “He who has a WHY to live can bear almost any how.” It's similar to what Viktor Frankl says in Man's Search for Meaning (great book recommendation).
Bravo! I'm currently relishing in the richness of your offerings on this channel. I've just begun reading Seneca's Letters, did the practice exercise of responding in writing to the first one, and am so looking forward to the weekly updates, and topics for consideration. Thank you so very much for this stimulating content.
Thank you for the kind words and for being here.
You're most welcome. I'm very grateful for this place to breathe in, enjoy, and grapple with, the "rare air" of philosophical ideas and learn about new ways to apply them, in practice. Many thanks.
I enjoyed this topic. I’ve always felt that we are in control of our destiny. The beauty of free will, is to give life meaning. As always, thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. I would love to hear your thoughts on destiny/fate. I struggle with both concepts because I feel to believe in either is to give up free will.
I've been studying Marcus Aurelius meditations and now your videos make even more sense, and add more depth to my understandings. Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
I truly love the videos you put out for us. One topic i'd really like for you to speak on is impulsiveness and not being patient. Things i really been struggling with. Everyday is a process for the longterm achivements. I found myself being disciplined and patient for a short period of time, then one day i feel like it all has to happen that day.
'the meaning of life is...to give life meaning'
Most important message being spread online right now. Your work is really important and I hope you keep brining us what we need to hear. Thanks for your effort friend!
stumbled across a copy of Mans Search for Meaning last week at a garage sale. such timing!
I love how a lot of people watching his videos don't even know who he is or that he's a film maker. I've seen maybe 3 vids so far and I realized i didn't even know his name haha
It was Cicero who wisely said: "Find your dreams come true, and I wonder, if you know, what it means, to find your dreams." Still holds up to this very day.
Thanks a lot 🧘🏽♀️🧘🏽♀️🩵🩵for your teaching . It is very clear what you are saying 🙏
There is a true generosity in the sharing of your learning and experience. Not claiming to be right but reminding us we can be hopeful of the best in ourselves. Many thanks for taking the time to make a difference.
Unrevealed human potential is the deepest sadness
This content needs a podcast ❤
Yeah. I also think it would be great if he could upload the audio onto a podcast platform as it’s easier listening on my phone when out and not having YT video getting stopped everytime my phone moves in my pocket
Just subscribed. You Sir, provide value to my life and especially to youtube.
This was a terrific and validating perspective ^_^
Thank you for your thoughtful content. I really look forward to it every time you post, and funny enough I wrote exactly about this in my philosophy term paper this semester. I aspire to live up to your example, I have to say.
Very powerful perspective. A great way to start my day, thanks.
I've been thinking more so each day with greater agency about the little things and to what really matters, the spectacle of one's life in youth is fleeting. I have a lot to be grateful for. Working on one's self and being easy with that self with major life changes is the true challenge. We are a species that can make great strides as a whole or be quite self destructive, your thought process is very appreciated here and is always mindful. Thank you 🖖
Really enjoyed Ur talk lying down on a forest floor 😊
your videos are therapeutic. thank you for sharing your wisdom with us again!
Thank you for your time ❤ love from Thailand.
There is a devine power that controls this reality.❤
Great inspiration, thank you 🌹
connecting the dots and realizing that we human beings cant be God. If we could, there would be no uncontrollable things, we would not need to react to certain situations but only act and produce our own situations that suit us and etc… We are not independent. Our existence is very dependent on the existence of the Independent.
Ironically, this video is full of external beliefs that are being pushed onto people. To tell us that we can reach divinity, you are doing what you accuse external belief systems of doing, lol. You're not alone in this though, and I do not say this with any animosity. I love this channel. It's just always ironic to me that views like this are presented as somehow neutral when really they're far from that. Love the vids, keep it up
Yeshua (Jesus) said - be perfect, just like your father in heaven is perfect.
Why do you think that the virtues we ourselves have created would be the "highest" form of values available?
And don't you think the concept of those virtues which is "the good" is religious in itself and therefore doesn't fit your goal of pursuing a meaning that is purely rational/non spiritual?
While choosing to pursue being "god instead of animal" sounds lucrative and might serve as an eye-opener, let us not think that way too quickly. Mind being, afterall, bound to body in a relationship which can be altered, but not effaced. To ovelook this would most definately lead to a great suffering of the mind.
Let this also be a dislcaimer for us as humans, who seem to have a weak spot for playing gods.
You present beautifully! Thank you kindly....
I needed this video today, thank you.
You have turned around my thinking so much..so grateful for you 😊
I LOVE your content ❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much. I love your videos, they are changing my perception of life. I am grateful
Thank God for you! Thank god that you exist at this time❤
Jesus is the Way the Truth and the Life. Without Jesus you will keep looking for meaning all your life. Once you found the Truth you have peace in your heart. You will feel it. Try it right now you got nothing to lose;
“Almighty Holy God even if I don’t believe in you right now, please let this prayer be one that changes that for the rest of my life, come and enter my heart, come and conquer my soul with your love and touch my heart with your truth, flood me with your never-ending love and your eternal grace in Jesus name, Amen.”
See how you feel after that, repeat the prayer a few times and meditate on those words, see what happens and believe God is real and He loves you so much, I pray for those who try it to have God open their eyes in Jesus mighty name, amen.
I was moved with this episode. Very powerful spiritual message. Thank you! (Btw, rabbits are a very cute animal. )
Going back to playing the game... The game is fun. Wining and loosing is fun.
Child free life is the only way to commit to mastery over self
Ah, Jnana Yoga or Jnana Marga, the "path of knowledge". Good talk 🙏🏻
first time seen u sir❤ and i loved the way u talk ur soo pretty.
Love this and love your channel! Thank you for these video's!
Holy Moly. You have changed my life man.
Purpose and meaning are such powerful antistatic ambrosias. ❤
I searched for meaning on my own, and still- God was my treasure.
There is an intellectual or perhaps spiritual skill some people have for keeping ahold of the thread of what is important even in the midst of an overwhelming amount of information, and then communicating clearly about that thing without distraction. Emerson was very good at this, Socrates in the early Platonic dialogues, some others. The William Stafford poem “The Way It Is” seems to be about this sort of skill. It seems like a rare thing. But you seem to have it, and it makes your videos really encouraging to me. Thanks for sharing these with the world. I wonder if you have thoughts on Husserlian phenomenology, Wendell Berry, or the Upanishads. All seem to be somehow adjacent to your thinking and your project in one way or another.
Most people age but some people do mature. I think that’s meaning for me. However, I don’t experience my individual mind as the highest and it seems irrational to me to discount the transcendent experiences of many people.
There is a higher mind. It can be experienced and known. That is a higher meaning for me. I don’t worship rationality.