Thanks for sharing this. I’ve had a similar journey with stoicism and I’ve never talked about it with anyone - starting to think I should. One thing I’ve realised is that I always have a minute, and a minute is a real amount of time. The idea that I don’t have one single minute to just be, with no action, and no discussion, is pure ego. There is always a minute. Thanks Jazza. It’s always so nice to get a glimpse of you behind the canvas.
"The idea that I don't have one single minute to just be, with no action, and no discussion, is pure ego." It's not ego. Ego is believing you don't want to waste a minute on things lesser than yourself or of lesser importance. "There is always a minute." No. There is not. The future is not promised to anyone. Not even the next minute. Choose your minutes well.... And use them as if they were your only ones... Because NO ONE is handing out more. But if you need a minute for yourself, then *TAKE IT.* Use that minute on yourself. After all, it is YOUR time you are spending. No one else's.
@@Jadebones I like this sentiment more than the other post. I think I may get what few was saying better than you did perhaps but your way if wording it has more meaning for me.
@@porkminer I like their intention. If minutes were bricks, what would you make with them? A path to a better future? A wall to block people or possibilities off? Perhaps a pile, cast aside in waste? You can build ANYTHING you want. Minute by minute. Brick by brick. But they'll be permanently stuck where ever you choose to put them.
This hit me between the eyes! I have a chronic pain disorder that makes each day at work a trial at the best of times and excruciating at the worst. Stoicism puts a name to how I have been coping during the less intense days. Now I will have to adjust my mindset for those agonizing days as well. Thank you so much for sharing this insight.
Do be careful. When you have chronic pain struggles (I do), you have to be very careful that what you're doing isn't actually disassociating. Disassociating is a coping mechanism but it's not a healthy one. I would recommend working meditative practices into your routine. I personally have to have it be productive meditation, so for me that looks like knitting and journaling. For others, that can be yoga or even laying in bed listening to a meditation exercise. The difference is that you're focusing your mind on a task while staying present in your body rather than focusing on a task while distancing yourself from your body, or worse... straight up going off into "lala land" as I call it where you lose time. If you've ever been watching a tv show and then suddenly found yourself watching another show without remembering the transition or find yourself driving from one place to another with no memory of how you got there or getting work done with no memory of it, that's disassociating.
I'm so sorry you have chronic pain. I have it too. Specifically caused by hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. Chronic pain sucks so much. I have my good days but I also have my bad days or even bad moments. I'm not trying to say I understand what you're going through because I don't, chronic pain is different for everyone. Im not sure people who are healthy realize how much chronic pain fcks with our minds. Hearing other people even just say they have chronic pain, I know you understand a little bit of what it's like, and it helps me not feel so alone and closed off from the world.
Was also listening this as pain control. Few years heavy pains with doctors ignoring and belittling. Been using painting as "painkiller" /distraction... Effective last year, but helps only as far as my mind is busy on painting.
I am so grateful for all of the genuine heartfelt lessons you share. It’s been a blessing to me over the years, friend. As a joke for myself a couple years ago I made a street sign based on a Marcus Aurelius quote: “the impediment to action is the way for action what stands in the way becomes the way. The obstacle is the way.” It was a green street sign that just says “obstacle way” but it made me laugh. But it quickly went from being a stoicism joke for myself to a deeply spiritual unfolding of the most miraculous time I have ever known in my life. I shared the story in a talk to some school kids about it on my channel a while back. I call it “in search of inspiration” I found limits to stoicism, but it was tremendously helpful in helping me get more grounded so I could confront a lot of the trauma I had held onto for too long. I feel whole now as though my spirit and body were in perfect alignment once more. Be blessed, brother. Keep fighting the good fight!
Gods, that last line gave me goosebumps. "It could have been a really crappy day, and instead it was one of the best days of my life." I don't know why, but I was really moved by it, and your story. I'm working on getting out of depression and this gave me a lot of inspiration and hope that things will be okay eventually. Thank you.
Hi Jazza, I just wanted to say thanks so much for sharing this. Opening up like this on the interwebs can be scary, so I wanted to acknowledge it. My daughter and I love your channel, and now, at 43, after being told I was rubbish at art by a teacher in school, I have joined an art class and I am starting from the beginning. Thanks for all the inspiration.
I'm so excited to hear that you are into stoicism. I discovered it about 2yrs ago when I was diagnosed with 3 chronic illnesses in one year. It has helped me more than anything else. I also love that you shared it. The more people know the better. Also if you haven't read it. The book "The daily Stoic" is an awesome one.
I’m currently working up the courage to tell my parents that I haven’t been affiliating with the Mormon church for a long time and I’m so scared. Specifically my mother and some extended family unknowingly treats the church like a cult so I’ve developed a lot of religious and mental trauma. But just hearing you talk a little bit about your experiences gives me a bit more motivation to tell them. What may feel right for my mom is not right for me and I have every right to love her without doing what she wants by putting my mental and spiritual health on the line.
@@CharlesHancockCreations I left in 2014 , and unfortunately was pulled into another Cult Jehovah's witnesses. Now I am out of both and have religious trauma myself. I love how Jazza said that he felt like he had no framework cause thats how I feel myself this is so encouraging. Keep moving forward and you will find your way. I am so happy to see that I am not the only one that has been through this.
I wish you the best. I was a Christian until I was 18 or 19, and the only reason I stayed so long was because I was afraid of Hell. I kick myself for not leaving sooner because I questioned things for a long time, but hindsight is 20/20. Things will get better, although they may get worse at first.
Mormons have a book that isn’t related to the bible at all... everything you experienced was because the truth was left out. An example, Jesus made wine for people to drink, first miracle. He wouldn’t make anyone sin, it even says to drink it sometimes for healthy reasons (course don’t get drunk but you aren’t forsaken if it happens either). Mormons say a lot of laws and rules that were either Old Testament and only for the Jews before Jesus, or stuff that is against Jesus all together. I’d say it’s good to get out of the that, but please don’t give up on Jesus Himself. He isn’t people. I’d recommend you to watch Joseph prince, Joel olsteen (especially if you need encouragement) and Andrew wommack (pretty sure that’s how it’s spelled). Also read the bible without that outside book, and focus on the New Testament since that’s what the Mormons ignore but it’s where we are
@@jadethegingergoblin718 no one mentioned anything Christian here. That’s not a cult and is absolutely soul saving and good. But maybe you just were in a bad church or something. People are just people. Don’t give up on Jesus because of people
I had no idea you were in my church. I converted in 2018, and it's been a good foundation of a framework for me. I'm happy you found a framework that helps you, and hope you make more videos on it! Stoicism is a fascinating concept for me.
Thanks for sharing. I feel like I've witnessed another Jazza level up and I am happy for you. Definitely something for me to think about, especially the being in control of my own destiny when I feel overwhelmed
Your videos have changed my life by bringing light into my life in a dark time due to health issues, and inspired me to pick the pencil back up and draw again after 30 years of inactivity mostly due to family pressuring me to do something else in my life.
You have no idea how many people this spoke to. I am one of many who really needed to hear this. My ADHD has felt debilitating financially, physically, and interpersonally lately, and I've been really disappointed in how I've handled it. Learning to be more in control of how I feel and respond verses trying to constantly take control of my life is a weird relief. Thank you, really. 🙏❤
I agree it’s not benificial to get mad at things you can’t control! Definitely agree focusing on negative attracts more negativity the opposite is true as well, so important to choose to focus on positive vibes! Thanks for sharing Jazza! ✌️
Stoicism and mindfulness are my framework. They work really well together! What I love about your approach is that it's a way to live by example for your friends and family without external focus. To each his own path and the tools to accomplish.
Here in the southern US, we are always saying “Well, it is what it is.” when something is out of our control or upsetting, but we just have to push forward. A bit of southern stoicism. Glad you’re finding something that works for you, just don’t let it stop you from fully feeling/processing your emotions.
I totally understand the feelings. I had a major car accident that literally changed my entire life! Allowing myself to feel the pain it gave and accepting my new life was one of the hardest things I've ever done! The fear from just a pot hole accident is very real. Especially if the kids are in the car! I'm so glad you are all OK! Xxxx
I really needed this. I’ve just been through a crappy breakup and my brother recently introduced me to stoicism. To hear an amazing creator, artist and influencer talk about stoicism and how it has changed them, has given me the motivation to pursue it further in dealing with my current circumstances. I have picked up my journal again for the first time in 6 months, thank you Jos.
Congrats on finding your framework man. Generally super happy that you found something to help you get thru life. I’m a stoic myself and honestly it improves me constantly and is really great.
A few months ago, I had to do a university paper on a philosophy, and i came across Stoicism for the first time, which then became my topic. It really allowed me to reflect a lot on my situation and life, seeing my chronic illness in a way i perhaps never had before. Stoicism made me confront one of the most painful parts of myself, as well as it opened dialoges within myself i never had before, and in return, I feel so much lighter and happy because of it. It truly has and continues to change my life every day.
I’ve never looked into Stoicism, but your experience is really cool. As a protestant Christian (grew up baptist, but serve at a non-denominational church) I feel like a lot of what you said are scriptural principles I struggle to live up to and I’m going to try applying some of this. I know, for instance, that I struggle with getting upset at small things and letting them ruin whole sections of my days even though I KNOW it is unnecessary , unbiblical, and sure makes me look like a fool sometimes). I LOVE the idea of flipping a coin for the cold shower and learning to be grateful and go with whatever coincidence and/or God throws at you. I’m definitely taking some big thoughts from this video and so glad you shared! Thank you!
You are a treasure on many fronts. Your growth over the years since I began with your animation tutorials is spectacular. The fact that you help others to grow, through your dream is a rarity in this world. I look forward to years more. Keep up the great work!
This was so cool of you to share. I know that feeling of finding something to identify with that pulls you forward and being excited to share about it (as an open and inspiring conversation)! I have always had a personality of "stoicism" in the sense that I can have a good time no matter where I go and no matter what's happening around me because as long as I'm here and you're here and we're having a good time, that's all that matters! But my mental health conditions had me operating in the complete opposite way: control everything that you can and lose your mind at everything you cannot. It was only in therapy that I was finally able to calm my body and mind down enough to think through things. Because of trauma and especially with mood disregulation disorders, the human body gets trained over and over to immediately engage in fight/flight/freeze. That's why so many of us are like, "Okay I KNOW I'm not supposed to be upset BUT I'M STILL UPSET AND I CAN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT." Once we gain control of THAT whole process - whether it's calming the body down or just recognizing we're in distress and need a second - then we can put to use all of those things we know about being our best selves and living in the moment. And as a side note I really loved watching this video, it was like hanging out with a friend over coffee just talking about life and the human experience and connecting over it. =D
I love your channel and I especially love how much I can relate to you. I grew up Mormon too and was finally able to leave when COVID started and I’ve been through many emotions. It’s nice to have a creator that I love doing art that I love and also being able to understand a huge part of what I went through in life. It’s nice to see that 1. There is a good quality of life after leaving the church and 2. That you are still learning and going through the human experience. It’s very empowering 😊
I needed to see and hear this. I've been feeling awful lately about not having a job due to my mental health and chronic pain (besides art commissions). It's so hard seeing my husband hard at work to provide for us while I can barely get out of bed. Definitely going to be ruminating on this 💖
This was a good reminder for me to get back into journalling. I've gone up and down in my consistency with journalling and I know I feel better when I'm doing it regularly... and been feeling like I need to get back into it. So thanks!
“Stoicism” really reminds me of my Irish catholic family and how my father barely showed emotion when my sister died and told me Soo. Many. Times. To stop crying when I was fighting flipping demons. But I still enjoyed this video. It’s not the same for everyone and I’m glad it’s working for you.
Thanks for this Jazza. This is definitely something that I will looking into moving forward. My anxiety has really gotten the best of me lately and I've been struggling to make it through the day. Stoicism sounds like something that can help with that and I've never heard about it until now. Thank you
Just absolutely grand! These are the kinds of things that really help those who arestuck, or in a cycle, or feel like they have no framework of their own. Thank you
I'm glad you shared this about your life's journey. I found myself, during the first minute of your video, saying, "please don't let it be religion, please don't let it be religion" because I've come out of my family's religion and found that I'm a better person for it. I, too, have realized that my life doesn't really have a framework and I've been fine with that realization, but, like you, I have found stoicism during the last 2 months and Marcus Aurelius also. It has had such an impact on the way I see all of the day's events and the way I perceive my emotions. Thank you for sharing. Cheers!
Thanks for sharing this story! As a theology major & a spiritual person, it’s so important to hear more stories like these. Learning from different perspectives helps develop your own. This was me when it came to my mindfulness & compassion practices. My mom has recently gotten me back into stoicism with her getting me a copy of the Daily Stoic. I first learned about it back in HS when I researched Marcus Aurelius’s Meditations. I also enjoy reading about Neoplatonist philosophers.
I’m not very good at stoicism but I don’t have angry outbursts. I just dwell on things quite a bit. But that’s how I find peace for myself! I am a very emotional person but I stay in my own mind. I keep my thoughts to myself. That lets me work through them on my own time and learn about myself and how I react. It takes me a while but it doesn’t necessarily bring more bad. It just makes sure that I take the time to take care of myself and how I feel
Thanks for being the one to deliver this message. I can’t be shocked anymore when the reminders I need always come from the most unexpected places. Also love the flipping the coin for the showers idea! I will use this! So happy you found this.🙏❤️
Hi, I’m 19 and I found this inspiring. I moved recently and have been listening to podcasts about stoicism. Prior to moving I had a lot of things not going for me. My colleges I had applied for and hoped to go for rejected me and my plan to get my Eagle has been put on pause right after complete long everything. My dad was displeased with how I didn’t know what to do in my life and it was kind of a lot of pressure I was constantly putting on myself. I also have grown up in the mormon church and still am. Currently I’ve worked very hard to earn the necessary money to pay for my mission in full. Like I said I studied stoicism for myself quite a bit and tried to apply it to my daily life but it was hard. Seeing one of my hero’s in my life talk about such a think is such a heartwarming blessing and I can’t thank you enough. I am not working hard to leave on my mission and would love to hear more content like this ❤❤ thank you Jazza
This video has been super inspiring. I've been trying to fight off the anger whenever sth bad happens and I feel like I got better at controlling emotions in last few years but it's still an incredibly valuable but difficult skill to learn for all of us hotheads! 🌴🎭
Now that is a hero to have. Marcus Aurelius was an amazing man with ideas far outside the norm for rulers throughout history. I do adore that man. Stoicism can be a difficult path to follow. I really have a hard time adhering to the 'letting go' because I have a catastrophizing brain and that's not something I can help. However, it is probably the most straightforward framework for life that there is and will, generally, give you the right answer to most problems or questions about the right way to proceed mindfully. Much love, hon!
Thanks a lot for sharing, Jazza! Stoicism is a great practical philosophy and an excellent tool for surviving modern life madness. I'm really happy that it's been useful to you and helped you relieve of some stress. I hope more people get to know this thanks to you and help them lead a better, more balanced life. Best wishes on your stoic journey!
Jazza I'm so glad you're in a good place!!! It's not easy doing what you do and sometimes I wonder just how stressed you really are but this let's me know you're ok... and working to stay that way.
Thank you for being you. Help comes from the from the least likely places. I watch your videos mostly to lighten my mood, and inspiration with my art, but today you gave me something that may help me break through lifelong challenges I haven't had coping mechanisms for. You will never know how much it may mean for the quality of my life and others around me going forward. Thanks again!
My personal motto is “what doesn’t kill you, only makes you strong”. After watching your discussion, I realized that’s a stoic statement. What a revelation! Thanks so much for this video!
Our loves in life is often what resonates deeply within us. The power in life is always about how we react to circumstances. So I can understand why stoicism resonates
I really like the Coin idea. Picking a coin you feel will suit the day, and if you fidget with things then it's a great way to have a refresher, a reminder of an idea you want to uphold the entire day. I like all of this. I grew up with quite a temper, I'd twist controllers in half, snap keyboards, kick my skateboard in half, throw it, etc. ($2 keyboards from thrift stores were my life saver) Having made enough friends uncomfortable for so long I took a look at myself and realized I didn't want to be that person anymore. It took a lot of work training myself to stop in the moment and shake off my negativity, to exhale it. It eventually turned into where I just don't get mad at much anymore. Now I'm uncomfortable when others are mad around me, and my first thought is "why so mad? It's no big deal." I'm happy for you Jazza!
I am so thankful for you Jazza. You've been my hero for nearly 10 years now and watching your channels help me embrace my chaos. This video has just cemented how much of an impact on my life you have had. I am forever thankful 💙
Q: How do you compare meditation with praying? Context: For what you told about your upbringing and considering my own religious upbringing, I am curious how you experience the differences/similarities between the two. I feel like they both have the same effect of grounding, letting go and re-centering yourself/your values/your priorities. I wonder what you think about it. This is probably too deep/profound to ever give a (public) answer to, but I am thinking about it regularly.
I have several chronic illness and chronic pain. As a result of these disorder I have a more difficult life than most. I will sometimes have people ask how I handle it so well and am not upset all the time. It isn’t that things don’t upset me or that I don’t cry or get angry because suppressing those emotions to the point of being there would be detrimental. Instead it is more that I accept that there are things that I can’t change or that just “are” and try to live my life around those things. So, when I have to cancel plans due to hardships it is frustrating but I don’t find myself being super angry or crying. Rather I accept that outcome and plan accordingly. It wasn’t anyone’s fault and even if it was it wasn’t intentional so anger would not add anything but could harm a friendship. Sadness would only make the situation worse and allow me to further retreat inward. Instead I focus on what I need to get through whatever hardship I am going through and the hope that it will get better (but the knowledge that it may not and that is okay).
As someone living with a chronic illness, I have to say, this is the most robust description I've seen in a while for how we react to unexpected things that are out of our control.
Its been a long time sense ive watched one of your videos. I used to watch you regularly and i stopped when I stopped doing art(i am kind of getting back into art as well). Its been a long time sense i even clicked on one of your videos or got recommended your videos. I recently had conversations about life and how to navigate it with practically every person in my life. What this has lead me to is kind of my own understanding of stoicism but I didn’t know exactly what to call it. Now your video shows up out of nowhere right when i needed it and right when im starting my own path into stoicism. Thank you for this video! And i hope it helps many more not just me. Glad you found a framework that works for you and wish you the best.
Your bad day changed my life too. Thank you. Bought "the daily stoic" + journal after watching this. And I am in a very happy place. ❤ thank you for sharing. 😊
I really enjoy when you do these occasional insights into your life that are about the person behind the art. I really appreciated a few years ago when you had a vlog about growing up Mormon and losing that faith framework. That was posted around when I was also deconverting from my childhood faith (Catholicism). This video has been a great addition to your journey.
I think this is the first time YT has recommended something from this channel even though I watch a lot of your main. And I'm really glad it did. I didn't realize there is an entire philosophy and history behind stoicism. I've only known it as an adjective to describe someone who doesn't share or express their emotions or generally just seems unaffected or a bit cold. I loved learning the positive context of it and felt it resonate with me in a way I didn't expect. I'm definitely going down a rabbit hole to explore stoicism more in depth, thanks for sharing 💜
I’ve never heard stoicism explained so beautifully! I’ve always thought of it as a depressing philosophy, but you make it so optimistic and relatable! I need to consider it again now that I’m on more helpful anxiety medicine.
Thank you for Sharing with us 🙇♀️🥰👍🏼 This has been one of the best videos i’ve watched/listened to in the last 2 years. 🤔🤔 definitely is giving me ALOT to think about and want to do more research 🌹🙏
Thank you so much. I have watched you for a while and as a high school teacher I know a lot of younger people follow you. This was so insightful and fresh and positive for a new addition of philosophy.
@jazzastudios I absolutely love your channel and Love your content I have been following you for a while. I just want to say I'm really proud of the progression that you've made and I think it takes a lot of guts to talk about something on your channel that isn't your traditional content. I love Ryan Holiday and stoicism. So it makes me feel good that other people including yourself have come across it, are actually implementing it and are better for it! Stay amazing!
I'm really glad you shared this. This resonates with me a lot and could help me get though the bad things in my life I can't control. I always thank you for your honesty Jazza xxxx
thank you for the insight! i find stoicism very interesting but i am having a hard time actually reading any of the scriptures, so i really enjoy when people explain bits and pieces of it in bite sized portions
Thank you for sharing and being so vulnerable in this video Jazza! Super relatable and enjoyable to see such a different video, it's got me... Reflective 🤔☺️
Discovering stoicism by accidentally being stoic is definitely an interesting way to discover it, I have been reading about it for a while, and despite the cultural and technological differences between our world today and Ancient Greece/Rome many of their insights (specially the stoics) are still very valid and valuable.
Thank you for sharing. I needed this. Our family almost lost our house to a fire. I was stuck in my thinking and couldn’t get past of what almost happened. This helps a lot. Thank you.
I cannot say this enough... I loved hearing this from you. It is very powerful to hear it from someone you respect. I have been a fan for over 6 years and your channel helped me get through a major health crisis and listening to the joy that doing something you love every day made me want to do it too. While I may not be artistic in the way you are, I'm pretty good at most forms of needlework and I always have a project (or 3!) going. I learned through my death(s) and subsequent resuscitation is something very close to what you talked about today but without having a name for it. Thank you for always being willing to share your journey through life with us! I, for one, love to hear about it.
Fantastic video, 100%. I was fortunate enough to have the concept of stoicism click for me years ago. The idea that I may not always get to choose what happens to me, but I always get to choose how I think about it and react to it, no exceptions... it's so simple and so powerful. You get to know yourself very quickly. Of cause, putting it into practice *when it counts the most* is still tricky and I'm no master, but it's a strong foundation to build upon and I'm forever grateful for it. Thank you for sharing!
It's really nice to be reminded that positive, major changes are always available to set up better things moving forward. Being grateful is such a wonderful feeling
I love the unexpected! This was terrific. 😁 as a long time student of philosophy and the path and letting go of stuff I can’t change I’m thrilled to hear more and more people speak about how their heart is recovering and recognizing what is important. We are one. Ooh the cold shower thing, hahaha…that keeps getting tossed in my path, I guess I better take heed before my higher self throws me in an icy lake. That which we resist persists, and your higher self will toss you into the deep end unless to do what it suggests. Truth.
I love these episodes where we can get to know you and connect to you like this. It really helps me specifically to not feel so alone in my scary existential thoughts ❤️
I'm feeling you! You are waking up. Next step you might want to wonder who and what you are and that is an endless but soooo interesting and beautiful rabbithole. I'm on the same path with myself right now. Much love!
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A good way to connect this to the main channel (and thus reach more people with these ideas) would be to try bookbinding and make your next journal.
That would be so cool to watch!
dang that would be dope
I do bookbinding full time and it's wonderful!:)
Great idea!
That’s a good idea! Journaling’s very helpful on a mental journey like this
Thanks for sharing this. I’ve had a similar journey with stoicism and I’ve never talked about it with anyone - starting to think I should. One thing I’ve realised is that I always have a minute, and a minute is a real amount of time. The idea that I don’t have one single minute to just be, with no action, and no discussion, is pure ego. There is always a minute. Thanks Jazza. It’s always so nice to get a glimpse of you behind the canvas.
"The idea that I don't have one single minute to just be, with no action, and no discussion, is pure ego."
It's not ego.
Ego is believing you don't want to waste a minute on things lesser than yourself or of lesser importance.
"There is always a minute."
No. There is not.
The future is not promised to anyone. Not even the next minute.
Choose your minutes well....
And use them as if they were your only ones...
Because NO ONE is handing out more.
But if you need a minute for yourself, then *TAKE IT.*
Use that minute on yourself.
After all, it is YOUR time you are spending.
No one else's.
@@Jadebones I like this sentiment more than the other post. I think I may get what few was saying better than you did perhaps but your way if wording it has more meaning for me.
@@porkminer
I like their intention.
If minutes were bricks, what would you make with them?
A path to a better future?
A wall to block people or possibilities off?
Perhaps a pile, cast aside in waste?
You can build ANYTHING you want. Minute by minute. Brick by brick.
But they'll be permanently stuck where ever you choose to put them.
This hit me between the eyes! I have a chronic pain disorder that makes each day at work a trial at the best of times and excruciating at the worst. Stoicism puts a name to how I have been coping during the less intense days. Now I will have to adjust my mindset for those agonizing days as well.
Thank you so much for sharing this insight.
There are channels about stoicism
Do be careful. When you have chronic pain struggles (I do), you have to be very careful that what you're doing isn't actually disassociating. Disassociating is a coping mechanism but it's not a healthy one. I would recommend working meditative practices into your routine. I personally have to have it be productive meditation, so for me that looks like knitting and journaling. For others, that can be yoga or even laying in bed listening to a meditation exercise. The difference is that you're focusing your mind on a task while staying present in your body rather than focusing on a task while distancing yourself from your body, or worse... straight up going off into "lala land" as I call it where you lose time. If you've ever been watching a tv show and then suddenly found yourself watching another show without remembering the transition or find yourself driving from one place to another with no memory of how you got there or getting work done with no memory of it, that's disassociating.
I'm so sorry you have chronic pain. I have it too. Specifically caused by hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. Chronic pain sucks so much. I have my good days but I also have my bad days or even bad moments. I'm not trying to say I understand what you're going through because I don't, chronic pain is different for everyone. Im not sure people who are healthy realize how much chronic pain fcks with our minds. Hearing other people even just say they have chronic pain, I know you understand a little bit of what it's like, and it helps me not feel so alone and closed off from the world.
Was also listening this as pain control. Few years heavy pains with doctors ignoring and belittling. Been using painting as "painkiller" /distraction... Effective last year, but helps only as far as my mind is busy on painting.
I am so grateful for all of the genuine heartfelt lessons you share. It’s been a blessing to me over the years, friend.
As a joke for myself a couple years ago I made a street sign based on a Marcus Aurelius quote: “the impediment to action is the way for action what stands in the way becomes the way. The obstacle is the way.” It was a green street sign that just says “obstacle way” but it made me laugh. But it quickly went from being a stoicism joke for myself to a deeply spiritual unfolding of the most miraculous time I have ever known in my life. I shared the story in a talk to some school kids about it on my channel a while back. I call it “in search of inspiration”
I found limits to stoicism, but it was tremendously helpful in helping me get more grounded so I could confront a lot of the trauma I had held onto for too long. I feel whole now as though my spirit and body were in perfect alignment once more.
Be blessed, brother. Keep fighting the good fight!
Gods, that last line gave me goosebumps. "It could have been a really crappy day, and instead it was one of the best days of my life." I don't know why, but I was really moved by it, and your story. I'm working on getting out of depression and this gave me a lot of inspiration and hope that things will be okay eventually. Thank you.
Hi Jazza, I just wanted to say thanks so much for sharing this. Opening up like this on the interwebs can be scary, so I wanted to acknowledge it. My daughter and I love your channel, and now, at 43, after being told I was rubbish at art by a teacher in school, I have joined an art class and I am starting from the beginning. Thanks for all the inspiration.
I'm so excited to hear that you are into stoicism. I discovered it about 2yrs ago when I was diagnosed with 3 chronic illnesses in one year. It has helped me more than anything else. I also love that you shared it. The more people know the better.
Also if you haven't read it. The book "The daily Stoic" is an awesome one.
daily stoic has a youtube as well
I’m currently working up the courage to tell my parents that I haven’t been affiliating with the Mormon church for a long time and I’m so scared. Specifically my mother and some extended family unknowingly treats the church like a cult so I’ve developed a lot of religious and mental trauma. But just hearing you talk a little bit about your experiences gives me a bit more motivation to tell them. What may feel right for my mom is not right for me and I have every right to love her without doing what she wants by putting my mental and spiritual health on the line.
You're not alone. I left in 2007. I have found a healthier way to be a person of faith, ethics and values...for myself.
@@CharlesHancockCreations I left in 2014 , and unfortunately was pulled into another Cult Jehovah's witnesses. Now I am out of both and have religious trauma myself. I love how Jazza said that he felt like he had no framework cause thats how I feel myself this is so encouraging. Keep moving forward and you will find your way. I am so happy to see that I am not the only one that has been through this.
I wish you the best. I was a Christian until I was 18 or 19, and the only reason I stayed so long was because I was afraid of Hell. I kick myself for not leaving sooner because I questioned things for a long time, but hindsight is 20/20. Things will get better, although they may get worse at first.
Mormons have a book that isn’t related to the bible at all... everything you experienced was because the truth was left out. An example, Jesus made wine for people to drink, first miracle. He wouldn’t make anyone sin, it even says to drink it sometimes for healthy reasons (course don’t get drunk but you aren’t forsaken if it happens either). Mormons say a lot of laws and rules that were either Old Testament and only for the Jews before Jesus, or stuff that is against Jesus all together.
I’d say it’s good to get out of the that, but please don’t give up on Jesus Himself. He isn’t people. I’d recommend you to watch Joseph prince, Joel olsteen (especially if you need encouragement) and Andrew wommack (pretty sure that’s how it’s spelled). Also read the bible without that outside book, and focus on the New Testament since that’s what the Mormons ignore but it’s where we are
@@jadethegingergoblin718 no one mentioned anything Christian here. That’s not a cult and is absolutely soul saving and good.
But maybe you just were in a bad church or something. People are just people. Don’t give up on Jesus because of people
The world needs stoicism as much today as it ever did. Thanks for getting the word out and re-inspiring me to keep up my practice.
I had no idea you were in my church. I converted in 2018, and it's been a good foundation of a framework for me. I'm happy you found a framework that helps you, and hope you make more videos on it! Stoicism is a fascinating concept for me.
Thanks for sharing. I feel like I've witnessed another Jazza level up and I am happy for you. Definitely something for me to think about, especially the being in control of my own destiny when I feel overwhelmed
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Your videos have changed my life by bringing light into my life in a dark time due to health issues, and inspired me to pick the pencil back up and draw again after 30 years of inactivity mostly due to family pressuring me to do something else in my life.
You have no idea how many people this spoke to. I am one of many who really needed to hear this. My ADHD has felt debilitating financially, physically, and interpersonally lately, and I've been really disappointed in how I've handled it. Learning to be more in control of how I feel and respond verses trying to constantly take control of my life is a weird relief. Thank you, really. 🙏❤
I agree it’s not benificial to get mad at things you can’t control! Definitely agree focusing on negative attracts more negativity the opposite is true as well, so important to choose to focus on positive vibes! Thanks for sharing Jazza! ✌️
Stoicism and mindfulness are my framework. They work really well together! What I love about your approach is that it's a way to live by example for your friends and family without external focus. To each his own path and the tools to accomplish.
Yes! East and West combine! *transformer noises*
Here in the southern US, we are always saying “Well, it is what it is.” when something is out of our control or upsetting, but we just have to push forward. A bit of southern stoicism. Glad you’re finding something that works for you, just don’t let it stop you from fully feeling/processing your emotions.
I totally understand the feelings. I had a major car accident that literally changed my entire life! Allowing myself to feel the pain it gave and accepting my new life was one of the hardest things I've ever done! The fear from just a pot hole accident is very real. Especially if the kids are in the car! I'm so glad you are all OK! Xxxx
I really needed this. I’ve just been through a crappy breakup and my brother recently introduced me to stoicism. To hear an amazing creator, artist and influencer talk about stoicism and how it has changed them, has given me the motivation to pursue it further in dealing with my current circumstances. I have picked up my journal again for the first time in 6 months, thank you Jos.
What an intersting inside in your mind! Thank you for sharing 😊
Congrats on finding your framework man. Generally super happy that you found something to help you get thru life. I’m a stoic myself and honestly it improves me constantly and is really great.
A few months ago, I had to do a university paper on a philosophy, and i came across Stoicism for the first time, which then became my topic. It really allowed me to reflect a lot on my situation and life, seeing my chronic illness in a way i perhaps never had before. Stoicism made me confront one of the most painful parts of myself, as well as it opened dialoges within myself i never had before, and in return, I feel so much lighter and happy because of it. It truly has and continues to change my life every day.
I’ve never looked into Stoicism, but your experience is really cool.
As a protestant Christian (grew up baptist, but serve at a non-denominational church) I feel like a lot of what you said are scriptural principles I struggle to live up to and I’m going to try applying some of this.
I know, for instance, that I struggle with getting upset at small things and letting them ruin whole sections of my days even though I KNOW it is unnecessary , unbiblical, and sure makes me look like a fool sometimes). I LOVE the idea of flipping a coin for the cold shower and learning to be grateful and go with whatever coincidence and/or God throws at you.
I’m definitely taking some big thoughts from this video and so glad you shared! Thank you!
You are a treasure on many fronts. Your growth over the years since I began with your animation tutorials is spectacular. The fact that you help others to grow, through your dream is a rarity in this world. I look forward to years more. Keep up the great work!
You have a way with words to match Jazza's way with colours. Well put!
The level of heart in this video is simply astounding. I think I might watch it a SECOND TIME???
Thank you Jazza. This has actually kinda helped with where I am at in life right now. There’s a lot to take away from this so thank you 😊
This was so cool of you to share. I know that feeling of finding something to identify with that pulls you forward and being excited to share about it (as an open and inspiring conversation)! I have always had a personality of "stoicism" in the sense that I can have a good time no matter where I go and no matter what's happening around me because as long as I'm here and you're here and we're having a good time, that's all that matters! But my mental health conditions had me operating in the complete opposite way: control everything that you can and lose your mind at everything you cannot. It was only in therapy that I was finally able to calm my body and mind down enough to think through things.
Because of trauma and especially with mood disregulation disorders, the human body gets trained over and over to immediately engage in fight/flight/freeze. That's why so many of us are like, "Okay I KNOW I'm not supposed to be upset BUT I'M STILL UPSET AND I CAN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT." Once we gain control of THAT whole process - whether it's calming the body down or just recognizing we're in distress and need a second - then we can put to use all of those things we know about being our best selves and living in the moment.
And as a side note I really loved watching this video, it was like hanging out with a friend over coffee just talking about life and the human experience and connecting over it. =D
I love your channel and I especially love how much I can relate to you. I grew up Mormon too and was finally able to leave when COVID started and I’ve been through many emotions. It’s nice to have a creator that I love doing art that I love and also being able to understand a huge part of what I went through in life. It’s nice to see that 1. There is a good quality of life after leaving the church and 2. That you are still learning and going through the human experience. It’s very empowering 😊
I needed to see and hear this. I've been feeling awful lately about not having a job due to my mental health and chronic pain (besides art commissions). It's so hard seeing my husband hard at work to provide for us while I can barely get out of bed. Definitely going to be ruminating on this 💖
This was a good reminder for me to get back into journalling. I've gone up and down in my consistency with journalling and I know I feel better when I'm doing it regularly... and been feeling like I need to get back into it. So thanks!
It's really cool when you find spiritual practices that work for you. I'm glad you're happy with your path, Jazza.
Wonderful. Inspiration, wisdom, gratefulness, mindfulness, experience, appreciation, self-exploration, growth, reflection, thankfulness, knowledge, happiness, journey. Thank you. So well done.
“Stoicism” really reminds me of my Irish catholic family and how my father barely showed emotion when my sister died and told me Soo. Many. Times. To stop crying when I was fighting flipping demons.
But I still enjoyed this video.
It’s not the same for everyone and I’m glad it’s working for you.
Thanks for this Jazza. This is definitely something that I will looking into moving forward. My anxiety has really gotten the best of me lately and I've been struggling to make it through the day. Stoicism sounds like something that can help with that and I've never heard about it until now. Thank you
I am a stoic. And yeah, it's not what most people think it is. It's about gratitude and self relfection and moving on. Love you, Jazza.
Just absolutely grand! These are the kinds of things that really help those who arestuck, or in a cycle, or feel like they have no framework of their own. Thank you
I'm glad you shared this about your life's journey. I found myself, during the first minute of your video, saying, "please don't let it be religion, please don't let it be religion" because I've come out of my family's religion and found that I'm a better person for it. I, too, have realized that my life doesn't really have a framework and I've been fine with that realization, but, like you, I have found stoicism during the last 2 months and Marcus Aurelius also. It has had such an impact on the way I see all of the day's events and the way I perceive my emotions. Thank you for sharing. Cheers!
Thanks for sharing this story! As a theology major & a spiritual person, it’s so important to hear more stories like these. Learning from different perspectives helps develop your own.
This was me when it came to my mindfulness & compassion practices. My mom has recently gotten me back into stoicism with her getting me a copy of the Daily Stoic. I first learned about it back in HS when I researched Marcus Aurelius’s Meditations. I also enjoy reading about Neoplatonist philosophers.
🥰 love that you shared this! We get what we think about! Be well my friend
Love watching this and seeing this side of you, Jazza! Made me rethink about how I design my life.
A rare glimpse into the human mind in the perspective of the everyday man. I'm happy for you to find the freedom you needed from your emotions.
I’m not very good at stoicism but I don’t have angry outbursts. I just dwell on things quite a bit. But that’s how I find peace for myself! I am a very emotional person but I stay in my own mind. I keep my thoughts to myself. That lets me work through them on my own time and learn about myself and how I react. It takes me a while but it doesn’t necessarily bring more bad. It just makes sure that I take the time to take care of myself and how I feel
Thanks for being the one to deliver this message. I can’t be shocked anymore when the reminders I need always come from the most unexpected places. Also love the flipping the coin for the showers idea! I will use this! So happy you found this.🙏❤️
This has been one of my favorite videos you've made to date, maybe because I have been wrangling with similar situations. Thank you.
Thanks for being so open and honest Jazza.
Thanks for the wholesome content. A joy and has made me pause and reflect too.
"There are only two things we can really control, our own thoughts and our own actions"
Hi, I’m 19 and I found this inspiring.
I moved recently and have been listening to podcasts about stoicism. Prior to moving I had a lot of things not going for me. My colleges I had applied for and hoped to go for rejected me and my plan to get my Eagle has been put on pause right after complete long everything. My dad was displeased with how I didn’t know what to do in my life and it was kind of a lot of pressure I was constantly putting on myself. I also have grown up in the mormon church and still am. Currently I’ve worked very hard to earn the necessary money to pay for my mission in full.
Like I said I studied stoicism for myself quite a bit and tried to apply it to my daily life but it was hard. Seeing one of my hero’s in my life talk about such a think is such a heartwarming blessing and I can’t thank you enough.
I am not working hard to leave on my mission and would love to hear more content like this ❤❤ thank you Jazza
Thank you for this! 💚💚💚💚
Very cool. Thanks for being open and honest with us. I believe I'll look into.
This video has been super inspiring. I've been trying to fight off the anger whenever sth bad happens and I feel like I got better at controlling emotions in last few years but it's still an incredibly valuable but difficult skill to learn for all of us hotheads! 🌴🎭
Stoicism is great for mastering your emotions. Giving in, accepting, feeling and mastering your emotions is incredibly empowering.
Now that is a hero to have. Marcus Aurelius was an amazing man with ideas far outside the norm for rulers throughout history. I do adore that man. Stoicism can be a difficult path to follow. I really have a hard time adhering to the 'letting go' because I have a catastrophizing brain and that's not something I can help. However, it is probably the most straightforward framework for life that there is and will, generally, give you the right answer to most problems or questions about the right way to proceed mindfully. Much love, hon!
Thanks a lot for sharing, Jazza! Stoicism is a great practical philosophy and an excellent tool for surviving modern life madness. I'm really happy that it's been useful to you and helped you relieve of some stress. I hope more people get to know this thanks to you and help them lead a better, more balanced life. Best wishes on your stoic journey!
Jazza I'm so glad you're in a good place!!! It's not easy doing what you do and sometimes I wonder just how stressed you really are but this let's me know you're ok... and working to stay that way.
Thank you for being you. Help comes from the from the least likely places. I watch your videos mostly to lighten my mood, and inspiration with my art, but today you gave me something that may help me break through lifelong challenges I haven't had coping mechanisms for. You will never know how much it may mean for the quality of my life and others around me going forward. Thanks again!
My personal motto is “what doesn’t kill you, only makes you strong”. After watching your discussion, I realized that’s a stoic statement. What a revelation! Thanks so much for this video!
Our loves in life is often what resonates deeply within us. The power in life is always about how we react to circumstances. So I can understand why stoicism resonates
That cheeky "No I'm not" 😂😂 love it
I really like the Coin idea. Picking a coin you feel will suit the day, and if you fidget with things then it's a great way to have a refresher, a reminder of an idea you want to uphold the entire day. I like all of this.
I grew up with quite a temper, I'd twist controllers in half, snap keyboards, kick my skateboard in half, throw it, etc. ($2 keyboards from thrift stores were my life saver) Having made enough friends uncomfortable for so long I took a look at myself and realized I didn't want to be that person anymore. It took a lot of work training myself to stop in the moment and shake off my negativity, to exhale it. It eventually turned into where I just don't get mad at much anymore. Now I'm uncomfortable when others are mad around me, and my first thought is "why so mad? It's no big deal."
I'm happy for you Jazza!
I am so thankful for you Jazza. You've been my hero for nearly 10 years now and watching your channels help me embrace my chaos.
This video has just cemented how much of an impact on my life you have had.
I am forever thankful 💙
I’ve been searching for something. Thank you for sharing this.
Q: How do you compare meditation with praying?
Context: For what you told about your upbringing and considering my own religious upbringing, I am curious how you experience the differences/similarities between the two. I feel like they both have the same effect of grounding, letting go and re-centering yourself/your values/your priorities. I wonder what you think about it. This is probably too deep/profound to ever give a (public) answer to, but I am thinking about it regularly.
I have several chronic illness and chronic pain. As a result of these disorder I have a more difficult life than most. I will sometimes have people ask how I handle it so well and am not upset all the time. It isn’t that things don’t upset me or that I don’t cry or get angry because suppressing those emotions to the point of being there would be detrimental. Instead it is more that I accept that there are things that I can’t change or that just “are” and try to live my life around those things. So, when I have to cancel plans due to hardships it is frustrating but I don’t find myself being super angry or crying. Rather I accept that outcome and plan accordingly. It wasn’t anyone’s fault and even if it was it wasn’t intentional so anger would not add anything but could harm a friendship. Sadness would only make the situation worse and allow me to further retreat inward. Instead I focus on what I need to get through whatever hardship I am going through and the hope that it will get better (but the knowledge that it may not and that is okay).
As someone living with a chronic illness, I have to say, this is the most robust description I've seen in a while for how we react to unexpected things that are out of our control.
I’m so glad you took the time to explain this.
Its been a long time sense ive watched one of your videos. I used to watch you regularly and i stopped when I stopped doing art(i am kind of getting back into art as well). Its been a long time sense i even clicked on one of your videos or got recommended your videos. I recently had conversations about life and how to navigate it with practically every person in my life. What this has lead me to is kind of my own understanding of stoicism but I didn’t know exactly what to call it. Now your video shows up out of nowhere right when i needed it and right when im starting my own path into stoicism. Thank you for this video! And i hope it helps many more not just me. Glad you found a framework that works for you and wish you the best.
Your bad day changed my life too. Thank you. Bought "the daily stoic" + journal after watching this. And I am in a very happy place. ❤ thank you for sharing. 😊
I really enjoy when you do these occasional insights into your life that are about the person behind the art. I really appreciated a few years ago when you had a vlog about growing up Mormon and losing that faith framework. That was posted around when I was also deconverting from my childhood faith (Catholicism). This video has been a great addition to your journey.
Thanks for sharing this with us jazza
I like art journals. Not only do I write my feelings, but I can also draw/paint my feelings too.
I think this is the first time YT has recommended something from this channel even though I watch a lot of your main. And I'm really glad it did. I didn't realize there is an entire philosophy and history behind stoicism. I've only known it as an adjective to describe someone who doesn't share or express their emotions or generally just seems unaffected or a bit cold. I loved learning the positive context of it and felt it resonate with me in a way I didn't expect. I'm definitely going down a rabbit hole to explore stoicism more in depth, thanks for sharing 💜
Exactly what I needed. Wasn't going to watch anything but then this came up. Thank you.
I’ve never heard stoicism explained so beautifully! I’ve always thought of it as a depressing philosophy, but you make it so optimistic and relatable! I need to consider it again now that I’m on more helpful anxiety medicine.
Thank you for Sharing with us 🙇♀️🥰👍🏼 This has been one of the best videos i’ve watched/listened to in the last 2 years. 🤔🤔 definitely is giving me ALOT to think about and want to do more research 🌹🙏
Thanks for sharing, much love brotha! I'm curious about learning more about this now, cheers!
Your book recommendations have gone well for me. Keep them coming.
Thank you for your honesty. Happy that no one got hurt in the accident. Stoicism is something to try 👍🏽
Happy for you Jazza!
Thank you so much. I have watched you for a while and as a high school teacher I know a lot of younger people follow you. This was so insightful and fresh and positive for a new addition of philosophy.
@jazzastudios I absolutely love your channel and Love your content I have been following you for a while. I just want to say I'm really proud of the progression that you've made and I think it takes a lot of guts to talk about something on your channel that isn't your traditional content. I love Ryan Holiday and stoicism. So it makes me feel good that other people including yourself have come across it, are actually implementing it and are better for it! Stay amazing!
I'm really glad you shared this. This resonates with me a lot and could help me get though the bad things in my life I can't control. I always thank you for your honesty Jazza xxxx
I'm glad you are happy jazza.
thank you for the insight! i find stoicism very interesting but i am having a hard time actually reading any of the scriptures, so i really enjoy when people explain bits and pieces of it in bite sized portions
This did make me stop and think, and I appreciate that. These conversational and personal perspective videos are always a pleasure. Take care, friend.
I wonder what cool arty thing jazza is gonna show us today.......a heartfelt talk on life and philosophy.....yeah i'll take it.
Thank you for sharing and being so vulnerable in this video Jazza! Super relatable and enjoyable to see such a different video, it's got me... Reflective 🤔☺️
Discovering stoicism by accidentally being stoic is definitely an interesting way to discover it, I have been reading about it for a while, and despite the cultural and technological differences between our world today and Ancient Greece/Rome many of their insights (specially the stoics) are still very valid and valuable.
Thank you for sharing. I needed this. Our family almost lost our house to a fire. I was stuck in my thinking and couldn’t get past of what almost happened. This helps a lot. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing I have been wrestling with similar issues lately ❤
I cannot say this enough... I loved hearing this from you. It is very powerful to hear it from someone you respect. I have been a fan for over 6 years and your channel helped me get through a major health crisis and listening to the joy that doing something you love every day made me want to do it too. While I may not be artistic in the way you are, I'm pretty good at most forms of needlework and I always have a project (or 3!) going. I learned through my death(s) and subsequent resuscitation is something very close to what you talked about today but without having a name for it. Thank you for always being willing to share your journey through life with us! I, for one, love to hear about it.
Love that you not only strive to continue growing as an artist, but also as a person. Bloody Legend.
Fantastic video, 100%.
I was fortunate enough to have the concept of stoicism click for me years ago. The idea that I may not always get to choose what happens to me, but I always get to choose how I think about it and react to it, no exceptions... it's so simple and so powerful. You get to know yourself very quickly.
Of cause, putting it into practice *when it counts the most* is still tricky and I'm no master, but it's a strong foundation to build upon and I'm forever grateful for it.
Thank you for sharing!
You are so confident and keep up the fire work 🔥
This video couldn't have come to me at a better time in my life
It's really nice to be reminded that positive, major changes are always available to set up better things moving forward. Being grateful is such a wonderful feeling
I love the unexpected! This was terrific. 😁 as a long time student of philosophy and the path and letting go of stuff I can’t change I’m thrilled to hear more and more people speak about how their heart is recovering and recognizing what is important. We are one. Ooh the cold shower thing, hahaha…that keeps getting tossed in my path, I guess I better take heed before my higher self throws me in an icy lake. That which we resist persists, and your higher self will toss you into the deep end unless to do what it suggests. Truth.
I love these episodes where we can get to know you and connect to you like this. It really helps me specifically to not feel so alone in my scary existential thoughts ❤️
Thanks for teaching me something new. I'm starting to think I'm naturally stoic
Don't let time manage you...Manage your own time
I like the use of the coin as an instigating tool for overcoming reluctance.
I'm feeling you! You are waking up. Next step you might want to wonder who and what you are and that is an endless but soooo interesting and beautiful rabbithole. I'm on the same path with myself right now. Much love!