I realized all this when I was 28 after reading Being and Nothingness and then keeping a notebook on "What is Not Necessarily True." That was 45 years ago, and I've put it all to the test. Sam Vaknin is absolutely correct.
This is simply amazing, sam vaknin is truly a genius, very enlightening, I'm at a point in my life where I have to get rid of all baggage and start anew internally and externally or simply disintegrate and wither, mental and social suicide like sam says, already been there for a long time, needless to say I found this right when I needed, coincidence? magical thinking? higher power? perhaps. Much love Sam
Meaning is everything in life. Career, education, relationships all provide Meaning to life. Since I m unable to find a relationship I focus on fitness and studies. I guess that provides some meaning to my life.
Society itself is similar to a 'play'. There are roles (careers) that people learn the script for (go to college/training) and play that role in society. But ultimately it is a role forced upon us in order to participate in the play.
The last minutes of the lecture about the fact that we could not survive reality and our brain reject reality are really dark. It is super dark stuff. I feel unease. Because if we cannot handle reality even for one minute than reality has to be hell. A real hell.
Sam, we need you. We need your knowledge and guidance during this difficult time. Please continue to speak your truth. As hard as it may seem for all of us to hear. We need you. Thank you, for sharing with us. I am a long-time fan. It has been great to see you expand outside narcissism, as important as that work is. Because it is obvious you have more to share. Keep it up, professor.
I listened and learned much from Sam’s lectures on narcissism- what a trip this was for me! But the greatest lesson was to not be a homing pigeon to these lectures but learn the lesson, grow. and fly again. This I have done and it’s been a couple of years since I checked in with Sam but this lecture makes sense to me. nothingness connecting authenticity in traumatic global times .. reminds me of the bigger picture on narcissism .. thought provoking Sam! And meaningful Thank you 😊
This is all so true , while listening I finally found an answer I was looking for , A drug addict is the same as a bad narcissist ! And a bad narcissist is the same as a drug addict or drug dealer !
I just lost my inheritance and have to bankrupt bc I was conned by my friend the Narcessist. However, going this alone, I met you Professor. Tonight, you put HOPE IN THIS UNCERTAINTY. I know that you are brilliant, I was lied to and fooled overtly by a sick and unwilling to change man. YOU HAVE TO TRUST THAT LIFE WILL TELL YOU WHERE TO GO....🌹 I AM THE🔑🔥!!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼Bravo!!!! Thank you so much for explaining so very well. HERE IS TO NOTHINGNESS! I'll return to my Authentic Self and EXIT THE MATRIX! (My inability to catch and avoid the huge con earlier is what I now admit and understand came from the loss of my mom and dad at 13. Abandonment issues lead to fear of standing up for myself.) * I am free now.
thank you for this video Sam, this is practically the life philosophy I have came up with... embedded in a deeper socio-cultural layer, I absolutely loved it.
same here, I have struggled long till I have come to the realization that this is the only way I can live my life at this point, just don't know yet how it will pan out in my life, but I don't really care, I just want to be authentic and happy, at peace internally, and hopefully find some measure of success
Sam you are a great lecturer!!! This is what i need to do, all what you have said; but i find it so hard to actualise; i am so eassily affected by “others” and though i have much insight, i still find it extremely hard to just detach from need to gain external wortth/validation/controil etc Thank you Sam, i wish i could see you as a Client, but your fees are quite high; albeit worthwhile i imagine 😁
I'm sure I'm just talking to myself, but I'd like to participate and share a story. Anomie is TERRIFYING.... my friend killed his self, and he never could get out his feelings decent enough to make the ones around him care about his struggles and why he felt the way he did. (Sad that we have to do so much to get heard huh?) I finally understand after 7 years of confusion. 7 months ago, my best friend drank herself to death.... her body just gave up on her at 38 and I never took her drinking and unhappiness as serious until she was on her death bed. That's when I realized that she knew and just hadn't told me and did anything that got her closer to where she actually wants to be. My heart is broken but this video does shine a light on things that I've been struggling with, and I can now put a name to it. Thank you and let's FIX THIS. #CheckOnYourLovedOnes #NothingnessActivated
Irina Uriupina made an excellent video on Viktor Frankl and his theories, titled "Just world delusion, Frankl's manufacturing of meaning". Definitely worth a watch.
To recap. We are a temporary protuberance in the middle of the nothingness from which we come, and to which we will return. And only the power of looking at this nothingness will give strength to the soul of the onlooker.
Dear Sam, can you please explain how I can know the difference between other voices and my voice? Are we not born empty canvases and influenced by the world since day 1? I totally agree on not listening to gurus but other than that how can I differentiate between my voice and voices and influences by societies I grew up in as a child?
I been listening cell hacked I destroyed my cell been a nightmare never in my life been through something like this I never done nothing to no one material 😔 traumatized electronics I'll just listen 💔😪
I have a lot to learn I just don't want to get the wrong info don't even want to get near no one one home knowing I have to go to work people a lot what I'm going to hear I don't no I give my self 2 days to think how I'm gonna do this I have to be strong keep my head up high telling my self I did nothing wrong
Thank you and the other historical thinkers for your wisdom and prophecy. Dr. Vaknin for president of the world 2024!! Thank you sir. After more than a thousand hours of your lectures replaying through my mind I have now been diagnosed. Meaning, I'm cured!!! LMAO 🤣
What if it's RUclips that has become my addiction and it's actually bringing me more reality than I've ever had living in my own Borderline PD. I was never able to understand what was the problem.
Is it truth that objective meaning doesnt exist and we create it internaly or perceve something externally to have it. If that is the case ultimate truth is meaninglessness and nothingness
“Anything and anyone that takes you away from reality is not good for you” - Sam Vaknin
I realized all this when I was 28 after reading Being and Nothingness and then keeping a notebook on "What is Not Necessarily True." That was 45 years ago, and I've put it all to the test. Sam Vaknin is absolutely correct.
Linda plz share ur experiences and knowledge
This is simply amazing, sam vaknin is truly a genius, very enlightening, I'm at a point in my life where I have to get rid of all baggage and start anew internally and externally or simply disintegrate and wither, mental and social suicide like sam says, already been there for a long time, needless to say I found this right when I needed, coincidence? magical thinking? higher power? perhaps. Much love Sam
Meaning is everything in life. Career, education, relationships all provide Meaning to life. Since I m unable to find a relationship I focus on fitness and studies. I guess that provides some meaning to my life.
This channel is a perfect example that genius is not the same as successful. This lecture has far less traction than it deserves to have.
This lecture needs to be spread far and wide to humanity
Society itself is similar to a 'play'. There are roles (careers) that people learn the script for (go to college/training) and play that role in society. But ultimately it is a role forced upon us in order to participate in the play.
The last minutes of the lecture about the fact that we could not survive reality and our brain reject reality are really dark. It is super dark stuff. I feel unease. Because if we cannot handle reality even for one minute than reality has to be hell. A real hell.
“Many of us here are already dead “ “marriage in a cemetery “ don’t know why it made me laugh so much
Sam, we need you. We need your knowledge and guidance during this difficult time. Please continue to speak your truth. As hard as it may seem for all of us to hear. We need you. Thank you, for sharing with us. I am a long-time fan. It has been great to see you expand outside narcissism, as important as that work is. Because it is obvious you have more to share. Keep it up, professor.
I needed to hear this to connect some missing dots inside for my own cognitions. Thank you so much Sam Vaknin for this amazing lecture.
I listened and learned much from Sam’s lectures on narcissism- what a trip this was for me! But the greatest lesson was to not be a homing pigeon to these lectures but learn the lesson, grow. and fly again. This I have done and it’s been a couple of years since I checked in with Sam but this lecture makes sense to me. nothingness connecting authenticity in traumatic global times .. reminds me of the bigger picture on narcissism .. thought provoking Sam! And meaningful Thank you 😊
every minute was precious, great experiences were shared for the brain, heart and soul. Thank you professor
Thank you for this lecture.
Going from nihilism to nothingness will be my life trial
I love his thoughts and his work I’m literally getting into mental health because of this man thank you Sam
Listened to this while decluttering my belongings, was ruthless and felt very therapeutic indeed. Nice 1 Sam 👏
I always listen to Sam when I declutter 😂
Same:)
This is the best lecture I have ever herd as well and I will be viewing it multiple times . A huge thanks professor Sam .
This lecture is so rich with information, I'll have to listen to it a few more times.
The best 2 hours of my life. Thank you, Sam! You're indeed a blessing!
This is all so true , while listening I finally found an answer I was looking for ,
A drug addict is the same as a bad narcissist !
And a bad narcissist is the same as a drug addict or drug dealer !
Totally agree with your comment. My Narcissist happens to be a drug addict.
Absolutely fantastic!!
Exactly how all of us are, not becoming, but are. Brilliant Brilliant!!! Thank u so much x
I just lost my inheritance and have to bankrupt bc I was conned by my friend the Narcessist. However, going this alone, I met you Professor. Tonight, you put HOPE IN THIS UNCERTAINTY. I know that you are brilliant, I was lied to and fooled overtly by a sick and unwilling to change man. YOU HAVE TO TRUST THAT LIFE WILL TELL YOU WHERE TO GO....🌹 I AM THE🔑🔥!!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼Bravo!!!! Thank you so much for explaining so very well. HERE IS TO NOTHINGNESS! I'll return to my Authentic Self and EXIT THE MATRIX!
(My inability to catch and avoid the huge con earlier is what I now admit and understand came from the loss of my mom and dad at 13. Abandonment issues lead to fear of standing up for myself.)
* I am free now.
Bless you .
Your comments touched my heart and I can relate. I am proud of you.
With ya, exitting too
Dr. Sam This is a certified hood classic!!
I Love Your Videos, Sam. You speak the truth and that is a quality I admire.
Priceless! - your brain is one of a kind ;)
Thank you for your work. It helped me make major and beneficial changes in my life!
What a great lecture! Thank you professor Vaknin.
As always you are giving the precious thoughts..thanks prof, you are such light in the darkness.
Excellent talk… looking forward to the detailed lectures!
Thank you so much professor Vaknin for your awakening speech! I learned a lot !
thank you for this video Sam, this is practically the life philosophy I have came up with... embedded in a deeper socio-cultural layer, I absolutely loved it.
same here, I have struggled long till I have come to the realization that this is the only way I can live my life at this point, just don't know yet how it will pan out in my life, but I don't really care, I just want to be authentic and happy, at peace internally, and hopefully find some measure of success
Brilliant lecture!!! Thank you!
Thank you Dr. Vaknin.
I really enjoyed this talk. Food for thought.
Once i a while there are some one who are so good at explaining theas that dummie like me can understand
Sam you are a great lecturer!!!
This is what i need to do, all what you have said; but i find it so hard to actualise; i am so eassily affected by “others” and though i have much insight, i still find it extremely hard to just detach from need to gain external wortth/validation/controil etc
Thank you Sam, i wish i could see you as a Client, but your fees are quite high; albeit worthwhile i imagine 😁
Looks like we are rediscovering the basic principles of living better.
Why isn't this on the news?
I'm sure I'm just talking to myself, but I'd like to participate and share a story. Anomie is TERRIFYING.... my friend killed his self, and he never could get out his feelings decent enough to make the ones around him care about his struggles and why he felt the way he did. (Sad that we have to do so much to get heard huh?) I finally understand after 7 years of confusion. 7 months ago, my best friend drank herself to death.... her body just gave up on her at 38 and I never took her drinking and unhappiness as serious until she was on her death bed. That's when I realized that she knew and just hadn't told me and did anything that got her closer to where she actually wants to be. My heart is broken but this video does shine a light on things that I've been struggling with, and I can now put a name to it. Thank you and let's FIX THIS. #CheckOnYourLovedOnes #NothingnessActivated
Thank you for your speech. I have learned so much from you.
Stunning. Explained so well
Fascinating!! So much good stuff in this video.
Just SUPER. and THANK YOU
Irina Uriupina made an excellent video on Viktor Frankl and his theories, titled "Just world delusion, Frankl's manufacturing of meaning". Definitely worth a watch.
Thanknyou for helping me peel my onion.
Fantastic!!! 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍
To recap. We are a temporary protuberance
in the middle of the nothingness from which we come,
and to which we will return. And only the power of looking
at this nothingness will give strength to the soul of the onlooker.
1:05:00 thank you 🙏🏻
Best ever!!!!!!
You are absolutely great sir 😊😊😊
It's an impossible gift. We are evolved from our dreams, killing them every step of the way.
Wonderful ❤
The little coffee is so sweet of the host
This was a great introduction. Interested in learning more
Was pleasantly surprised by this.
❤️ Thank You!
Yes ,that's right for Canada .
Dear Sam, can you please explain how I can know the difference between other voices and my voice? Are we not born empty canvases and influenced by the world since day 1? I totally agree on not listening to gurus but other than that how can I differentiate between my voice and voices and influences by societies I grew up in as a child?
I been listening cell hacked I destroyed my cell been a nightmare never in my life been through something like this I never done nothing to no one material 😔 traumatized electronics I'll just listen 💔😪
Thank you so much for this video 🙏🙏every minute was precious
Prof. V should have brought Minnie to sip on, how amazing would that have been 😂
I have a lot to learn I just don't want to get the wrong info don't even want to get near no one one home knowing I have to go to work people a lot what I'm going to hear I don't no I give my self 2 days to think how I'm gonna do this I have to be strong keep my head up high telling my self I did nothing wrong
Would love to see a conversation between you and Vervaeke
Thank you and the other historical thinkers for your wisdom and prophecy. Dr. Vaknin for president of the world 2024!! Thank you sir. After more than a thousand hours of your lectures replaying through my mind I have now been diagnosed. Meaning, I'm cured!!! LMAO 🤣
Interesting.
Do MBSR. Rewire your brain. Become aware. Simple and hard enough.
Then switch to decentralized organization and abundance economy.
This is not a lecture, it is a sermon. And I don't mean that as an insult.
You are completely right. This is like any other religion sermon
What if it's RUclips that has become my addiction and it's actually bringing me more reality than I've ever had living in my own Borderline PD.
I was never able to understand what was the problem.
Big Love to Sam Vaknin,However 🙂
🔑
Is it truth that objective meaning doesnt exist and we create it internaly or perceve something externally to have it. If that is the case ultimate truth is meaninglessness and nothingness
This sounds like Buddhism ❤
Search the channel for "Buddhism". It is not.
thanx again
לא ברעש השם..
Sam, any comments on the works of Ken Wilber and Spiral Dynamics? Those Hierarchies?
" An exercise in euthanasia"...best punchline ever....hahahahaha!
I played Miep in the diary of Anne Frank stage play
You were fabulous..but I'm guessing you already know that.
omg! 900$ for a Tony Robbins lecture...
Hello 😓 SAG ONE LOVE❣ 😔❣
לא ברעש השם..
I question everything I'm observer this person was sneaky I learned my lesson worst experience of my life 😔
נכון חוץ מאיפה שנגמר השכל מתחילה האמונה ..וזה ההבדל "הדק" שיש ליהודים