Amen. My mantra this year is to not let anything or anyone steal my joy. Spent far too many years that way. Thanks for the reminder. Seek peace and joy.
No one has the power to take away our happiness, as it is our eternal inheritance, however, while dreaming we can seem to give them that power only because in our forgetting we can assign the fault to someone or something outside ourselves thus maintaining our innocence and making them the reason for our unhappiness rather then our choice to forget our reality. However, we can change our mind, as you have decided to do. "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent", Eleanor Roosevelt. You can substitute many different words for Inferior.
Pretty sage advice. I get upset about corrupt mayors that steal money from decent people. But, that's a bit silly since they all do. Then there's the war(s), famine, global warming, upcoming election, etc.. I wrote "let them" on a piece of paper and stuck it on my fridge. Going to work on it because it's exhausting and doesn't do any good. Thanks for another great vid.
I think you should do more videos like this....for those of us who are preparing to or already retired- wanting to live off grid- and doing it alone can sometimes feel lonely and isolating....I think sometimes as a loner myself we feel misunderstood- like we don't have much in common with most people...and we can't relate to many things they fill their lives with or things they find important- UGH, for me, I find many people exhausting and ignorant.....as a loner and introvert I do recognize the wonderful aspects of my free life....wouldn't trade it....but I am also painfully aware of the patterns of my "OFF" days....when I feel unhappy....and ruminate about things....the days when I find it harder to connect with my inner peace and happiness- I am a work in progress- choosing happiness....we do not have to be miserable as you say! I am in Tucson, trying to retire early on a shoestring....waiting for the right rural property to come up for sale in Apache County....something with some sort of small living structure in place that borders state land so I can hike with my doggies....as long as it has good bones and no water damage I can fix most things....You have a very soothing voice....and are inspiring....keep doing what you are doing....and if you run out of video ideas I think you should try making some deep insightful videos like this one...to inspire those of us that are struggling with the loner lifestyle....feeling like a little bit of a misfit sometimes....and struggling with insecurity...and negative emotions....but I will overcome- just like you....I want something similar to what you have....for me, that is the key to happiness....I've done the city thing....I'm ready for something different- thanks for the inspiring video!!
Thank you for this. I'm certainly not the expert on the subject that you are, Mike, but it always seemed to me that both the Stoics and Taoists had similar views on this. I find it very interesting that wise people from different cultures, times and places in the world with no contact could come to so many similar conclusions. Ancient wisdom is a very fascinating subject.
Glad to hear your thoughts today. I could listen to a video of you daily! The less news I consume the better I feel. Unfortunately news seeps into nearly everything now.
Thank you for that. Your video was exactly what I needed to hear today. I have been driving myself nuts worrying about all sorts of stuff. Nothing i can do a thing about. So NO MORE . Also by the way you have a wonderful laugh
Liked your thoughts. I'm in a hospital,making the best of it. Most of my life has ups and downs and it's OK. I decided we all can celebrate life everyday.
Heck yes, this is like a flash of Zen. Instant realization. It reminds me of Thich Nhat Hanh's teaching on aimlessness: "Everything is already here, in yourself." Living in peace is our choice. I am learning about this as I recover from losing my father in 2022 in one of the most horrific ways you can lose a loved one.
Needed advice, currently reading The Book of Joy with the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu, it has been an amazing reminder about how to cultivate joy and contentment in any circumstance. They talk of not only the Dalai Lama’s exile from Tibet but also Buddhist monks spending multiple decades in Chinese Gulag’s, the 26 year imprisonment of Mandela -all while maintaining their humanity and compassion. Thank you, as always for sharing your wonderful insights with us.
"In simplest form, it can be said attack is a response to function unfulfilled as you perceive the function. ²It can be in you or someone else, but where it is perceived it will be there it is attacked." "When you are angry, is it not because someone has failed to fill the function you allotted him? ²And does not this become the “reason” your attack is justified?" The world we see and experience is a projection of our inner world. Change our inner world and the experience changes. "Projection makes perception." It is always a choice and is, in reality, the only real choice we have here in this seeming world. "I could see peace instead of this." The quickest way to peace is to relinquish all judgments. "And just like a little stream meandering through mossy crevices I, too, have become hushed and utterly clear" Ryokan
Good question Joni, it's tricky. Over the years more people are moving into the area where we live. We now have 2 close by neighbors, 1 rarely seen and one full time along with a community-commercial well about 100 yards from our place. We're fortunate to be surrounded by trees which helps the visual aspect of privacy. I've simply adjusted my expectations of wilderness solitude to accommodate the reality of life events. I've gotten to know the full time neighbor in passing, a pleasant guy, and so when I see or hear him I say to myself, "Oh there goes Mike.'' and don't give it any further thought.
@@wildernesshermit That sounds convenient. The house I bought has a cystern inside the covered porch. I didn't even know until I saw the square hole in the floor of the concrete porch.
He's still there, it's been over a week although the volume has been turned down a bit. Pissed off, I no longer hear him in my mind. A good question Keven.
I really admire your attitude. Some people (music guy) just can't handle quiet. To inflict your noise onto others, though, is selfish and moronic. John Cleese once said there's no cure for stupid and I think he falls into this category.
I totally understand what you're saying, but I'm never going to reach the point of being able to block out those things that annoy me. Each to their own...I think I'm on the journey where you have to be reincarnated many times before you can ignore someone else's irritating choices. That's why I enjoy your channel...if you were like me, I probably wouldn't watch 😉
Amen. My mantra this year is to not let anything or anyone steal my joy. Spent far too many years that way. Thanks for the reminder. Seek peace and joy.
Indeed Sheila, as did I. Thanks.
No one has the power to take away our happiness, as it is our eternal inheritance, however, while dreaming we can seem to give them that power only because in our forgetting we can assign the fault to someone or something outside ourselves thus maintaining our innocence and making them the reason for our unhappiness rather then our choice to forget our reality. However, we can change our mind, as you have decided to do.
"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent", Eleanor Roosevelt. You can substitute many different words for Inferior.
Absolutely Jud.
Good heavens! You teach me so much. What a wonderful lesson for me.
Pretty sage advice. I get upset about corrupt mayors that steal money from decent people. But, that's a bit silly since they all do. Then there's the war(s), famine, global warming, upcoming election, etc.. I wrote "let them" on a piece of paper and stuck it on my fridge. Going to work on it because it's exhausting and doesn't do any good. Thanks for another great vid.
Wow I'm gonna do o that. Thanks✔️
A visible reminder, "let them." Brilliant mouse, simply brilliant. As always, many thanks.
I wish I had that mentality. On the other hand, there’s something to be said about social corrections when people are acting a fool
@@BryanBrown-ig3gg 🤯
Very true indeed and I have much appreciation for those individuals who take actions to implement social corrections. Many thanks.
I think you should do more videos like this....for those of us who are preparing to or already retired- wanting to live off grid- and doing it alone can sometimes feel lonely and isolating....I think sometimes as a loner myself we feel misunderstood- like we don't have much in common with most people...and we can't relate to many things they fill their lives with or things they find important- UGH, for me, I find many people exhausting and ignorant.....as a loner and introvert I do recognize the wonderful aspects of my free life....wouldn't trade it....but I am also painfully aware of the patterns of my "OFF" days....when I feel unhappy....and ruminate about things....the days when I find it harder to connect with my inner peace and happiness- I am a work in progress- choosing happiness....we do not have to be miserable as you say! I am in Tucson, trying to retire early on a shoestring....waiting for the right rural property to come up for sale in Apache County....something with some sort of small living structure in place that borders state land so I can hike with my doggies....as long as it has good bones and no water damage I can fix most things....You have a very soothing voice....and are inspiring....keep doing what you are doing....and if you run out of video ideas I think you should try making some deep insightful videos like this one...to inspire those of us that are struggling with the loner lifestyle....feeling like a little bit of a misfit sometimes....and struggling with insecurity...and negative emotions....but I will overcome- just like you....I want something similar to what you have....for me, that is the key to happiness....I've done the city thing....I'm ready for something different- thanks for the inspiring video!!
Many thanks USER I have a few insightful videos on various topics and your encouragement to continue is appreciated. And keep looking for that land.
I'm not going to engage in chaos anymore...meh. We don't have to be miserable. Can't agree more, thanks!
Right, it all starts there and then as time goes on it just gets easier. Thanks Jane.
Just found your channel and subscribed
Really informative
Many thanks Linda, it's great to have you here.
Thank you for this. I'm certainly not the expert on the subject that you are, Mike, but it always seemed to me that both the Stoics and Taoists had similar views on this. I find it very interesting that wise people from different cultures, times and places in the world with no contact could come to so many similar conclusions. Ancient wisdom is a very fascinating subject.
It is indeed fascinating Steve. I see it as the Mystical Winds whispering in receptive ears. I always enjoy your take on things, thanks.
Glad to hear your thoughts today. I could listen to a video of you daily!
The less news I consume the better I feel. Unfortunately news seeps into nearly everything now.
Thanks Jim. The news does indeed seep in.
Being content in life should be the goal.
Indeed Tom, indeed.
So very true. It is all about perception and choice.
Exactly.
I'm with you brother!
Thank you for that. Your video was exactly what I needed to hear today. I have been driving myself nuts worrying about all sorts of stuff. Nothing i can do a thing about. So NO MORE . Also by the way you have a wonderful laugh
Perfect and many thanks Kate.
You have made plenty of sense. The state of the Mindset 😊can be the contributing stimuli !
It is indeed, well said. Thanks.
Liked your thoughts. I'm in a hospital,making the best of it. Most of my life has ups and downs and it's OK. I decided we all can celebrate life everyday.
Indeed Mary. I currently have limited mobility due to post polio but I'm still going LOl.
Heck yes, this is like a flash of Zen. Instant realization. It reminds me of Thich Nhat Hanh's teaching on aimlessness: "Everything is already here, in yourself." Living in peace is our choice. I am learning about this as I recover from losing my father in 2022 in one of the most horrific ways you can lose a loved one.
Indeed. Thich Nhat Hanh is one of the few current period teachers I've enjoyed studying. Many thanks Russell.
Needed advice, currently reading The Book of Joy with the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu, it has been an amazing reminder about how to cultivate joy and contentment in any circumstance. They talk of not only the Dalai Lama’s exile from Tibet but also Buddhist monks spending multiple decades in Chinese Gulag’s, the 26 year imprisonment of Mandela -all while maintaining their humanity and compassion. Thank you, as always for sharing your wonderful insights with us.
An excellent resource for advice and valuable teaching.
Politics and social media bring out the hate in people. Sad
There's a lot to be said about that, my wife has said that for years as have others.
Thank you for your videos and sending #4 figurine to Alabama. Really enjoy your messages.
My pleasure, and many thanks.
"In simplest form, it can be said attack is a response to function unfulfilled as you perceive the function. ²It can be in you or someone else, but where it is perceived it will be there it is attacked."
"When you are angry, is it not because someone has failed to fill the function you allotted him? ²And does not this become the “reason” your attack is justified?"
The world we see and experience is a projection of our inner world. Change our inner world and the experience changes. "Projection makes perception." It is always a choice and is, in reality, the only real choice we have here in this seeming world. "I could see peace instead of this." The quickest way to peace is to relinquish all judgments.
"And just like a little stream
meandering through mossy crevices
I, too, have become hushed and utterly clear"
Ryokan
Perfect and many thanks Jud.
Like the message here
Thanks LJ, it took me years to figure this out lol
Great idea to live by. Enjoy your life and your days. Looking forward to your next video!
Transcended
Indeed ray, indeed. It took me years to 'get it'.
Thank you. I sooo agree!!!😊
The boom boom boom from the music i figured out is someone’s version of a mating call.
Perfect, a great way to see and hear it. Excellent thought, thanks.
Well this was a good way to start my day…..thank you🌵❤️
My pleasure James, thanks.
As Rusty 78609 says " STAND GUARD AT THE DOOR TO YOUR MIND!"
Wise advice nicely put, many thanks.
Thank you. I totally agree with you. Please keep the videos coming. I really appreciate your insights. 0:00
I have a property in a rural remote setting, but I have a couple of neighbors. How can I make my property more private and more hermitlike?
Good question Joni, it's tricky. Over the years more people are moving into the area where we live. We now have 2 close by neighbors, 1 rarely seen and one full time along with a community-commercial well about 100 yards from our place. We're fortunate to be surrounded by trees which helps the visual aspect of privacy. I've simply adjusted my expectations of wilderness solitude to accommodate the reality of life events. I've gotten to know the full time neighbor in passing, a pleasant guy, and so when I see or hear him I say to myself, "Oh there goes Mike.'' and don't give it any further thought.
@@wildernesshermit Thanks. That helps.
@@wildernesshermitdoes the full time you let you and your neighbors have access to his well?
A neighbor stopped by a while ago and said the guy with the new well will be setting it up where you can purchase water.
@@wildernesshermit That sounds convenient. The house I bought has a cystern inside the covered porch. I didn't even know until I saw the square hole in the floor of the concrete porch.
What if the music guy stayed put and refused to turn down the bass. Wouldn't that piss you off?
He's still there, it's been over a week although the volume has been turned down a bit. Pissed off, I no longer hear him in my mind. A good question Keven.
I really admire your attitude. Some people (music guy) just can't handle quiet. To inflict your noise onto others, though, is selfish and moronic. John Cleese once said there's no cure for stupid and I think he falls into this category.
I totally understand what you're saying, but I'm never going to reach the point of being able to block out those things that annoy me.
Each to their own...I think I'm on the journey where you have to be reincarnated many times before you can ignore someone else's irritating choices.
That's why I enjoy your channel...if you were like me, I probably wouldn't watch 😉
The reincarnation aspect adds an interesting element. Many thanks.@@shadowband70
I think you're on a 'Jonathan Livingston Seagull' level of attainment when blocking out irritating noises. Huge respect.
Great way to look at life… ❤