Thus, your battles are with your past; Change and entropy become your tyrants, and you, their slave. There is no escape from the principle of polarity,
In this age of immorality, the most neglected but most valuable asset we have is Character. thank you for the reminder. excellent presentation. keep it rolling
The only thing we can control is our emotions. We are not our circumstances. Which becomes our character 🤔 from the circumstance and how we chose to react.
A Jewish survivor of the Nazi Holocaust concentration camp became a psychologist summed it up all about how he survived! Inside the camp they can stripped you of everything your clothes your possessions your Honor your Dignity but one thing they can’t take from you is your Power of Choice! K
I also thought about “nature”. I value it, but I have no control over it. Nature as in all things that happen, the animals, the stars, the little things we both see and the things we cannot see. What we control is ourselves. Thank you for the great message.
Great video, and valuable lessons. I onced used to think stoicism was the ultimate answer, trying to be that way fully. However, lately I cant help but feel there are flaws in it's conception and practice. Like how as a consequence of valuing ones character above anything material or spiritual, it can easily lead to a retreat inwards and a closing-off of oneself to the world and some very real things born of the world that seem indispensable to achieving a full existence (if that's even possible). For example, lately i feel it has the danger of leading to deficiency's in empathy, emotional bonding, and self-value. To explain the self-value part at least (because I'm lazy), i mean valuing your physical body. Yes it seems powerful to say a tyrant can cut your arms off and you don't care. But really all you are doing is not defending what you have, and dressing it up as noble. Many people are born without arms or lose them to accidents, and although they may be at peace, they certainly would wish to have them. So it's like stoicism can sometimes seem like just running away from physical reality. But if one separates themself from the tangible, then they are missing a big part of life. For all is born of the tangible. Body and mind cannot exist independently of each other. To focus on one, and deny the other, is to deny yourself, and rob yourself of full existence. Suffering seems to be a requirement of life. Stoicism is a way of escaping it, and the founder was a slave so i can understand it. However, If carried out fully, it becomes reduced to mere coping mechanism rather than a method of living a full life. I like it a lot, and there is a lot of valuable perspectives that can make ones life better from stoicism, but no philosophy is perfect - That's what i continue to realize these days. Ideas always seem perfect until they are actually carried out. Because it is in execution that flaws reveal themself to us in ways we may have never conceived. Perhaps in being truly free from power, we must be free from true living. These are just my musings, and sorry for the undeveloped snippets (I'm lazy). I could be wrong, but its something to something to think about.
Indeed. Stoics themselves admit that the Stoic sage is an ideal they strive for, not something they truly and fully become. It is more of a guide rather than hard rules to fully conform to. I like a lot what you said at the end: that power is necessary for living. Power dynamics seem to be the reflection that we need certain things in order to survive and live well. IMO some of Stoicism’s lessons are extremely useful in certain situations, but there is wisdom in knowing when and how to apply them, and when not to. Thank you for the insight!
When your power of self is tested, if you know stoicism, then how you have lived your entire life will show that you continue to live life Un-Fuck-With-able. You cannot be stopped. It is designed to be based on strength, for our men. It is good to review or study into other teachings as we develop further into the mind body connection. The design of life is obedience, how hard is it. This is why I do not respect authority, because I have the power. Living stoic does not protect the power, it is a choice because cowards built their lives without obedience to their own self.
@@TruckStuff432 I like your final statement. Obedience to your own self. I've never looked at it like that. I think I rebel so often that I even do so against myself. Not a wise way to live one's life, to rebel against your own heart.
This video ended up in my suggested feed somehow and what a wonderful vid my friend. Thank you for putting these thoughts into the world, they will benefit many greatly
Indeed, there’s a video in the works that will be about that. It’s fascinating to see how different philosophies reach similar ideas. IMO it attests to their validity.
Amazing! Your voice and the way you present your videos is just… amazing. And another video that has spoken to me, where stoic philosophy has entered my life and instead of going thru all the books, not saying anybody shouldn’t! Just a simplified way for the average person to trust in their gut, their intuition, and also RESPONSE. Just as words like MOMENTUM and CONSISTENCY… and not listening to every THOUGHT or EMOTION that comes in and out but to just BE. It’s in a way a balancing act but to be aware and attentive with yourself no matter how “imperfect” you think you may be, your salvation isn’t in fact at the end of your road, but it’s been within or right by your side watching how you react.
Thank you for making me believe in myself, I always thought values are more important than anything in our lives. But nowadays, people don’t want to talk about it or understand it.
Reflection is key. Humanity should dare to look deep within, but it should also understand that more than the mere physical aspect of such Reflection is required for true, celestial enlightenment. "Before I start, I must see my end. Destination known, my mind's journey now begins. Upon my chariot, heart and soul's fate revealed. In Time, all points converge; hope's strength resteeled. But to earn final peace at the Universe's endless refrain, we must see all in nothingness... before we start again." 🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨ --Diamond Dragons (series)
Use great ideas to build yourself into a man of strength and character, a man of your word, skilful and with a purpose that serves the ones around you. If you enjoy ideas about masculinity and mastery, I invite you to explore the videos I share on the Mastery Order Channel. Challenge yourself with some concepts about manhood, explore your masculine potential to the maximum and become the kind of man you would admire. We can only better ourselves together, as men among men, so I invite you to use what I share and, of course, share your own opinions so that others can benefit from them as well. Looking forward to your points of view. All the best to you!
Excellent! The world around you emerges from the habits within you. The habits of Stoicism are not only a healthy way to respond to a world in chaos but a way to prevent chaos from arising.
I’m currently working at The Fulton by Jean-George and I’m in the kitchen. I asked my chefs to switch to front of the house becoming a food server for more money since they get tips and I need money. They’ve been putting my request aside and declined my request for a raise while acting like they’re going to let me get my new position with false hopes. Cooks get paid shit even tho we’re the reason the people come to eat, yet we’re paid shit. It’s been 6 months since they’ve kept me in the same position knowing I have a kid and could be making way more. I came across this video and put my 2 week notice in because of the quote “It’s cause we value the things we cannot control, the things we value control us.” That quote it’s self helped make my decision to escape their control over me and the way I feel. Also “cautious in everything under the will's control. For if evil is a matter of the will, then caution is needed there; and if everything beyond the will and not in our control is immaterial to us, then those things can be approached with confidence. -Epictetus; Discourses Il. “. My co worker heard them say they’re not going to move me to the front of the house. They need me there because I’m a good worker and aside from that I’m cheap. I like to think everyone is replaceable but not me and for good reason, that reason is I take pride in my work and work with passion. That separates me from the others but passion doesn’t need money but I have a kid to feed and they know that. So I consider them a matter of evil will because they know my financial situation and pretend to help me. I’m taking away their power and switching it from their side to my side reclaiming the power to myself.
i find myself giving power to my partner because i crave love. before i began dating i was studying stoicism, theistic satanism, and philosophy and finding new things to be passionate about in addition to tending my old hobbies, i felt happy and connected to growth. now that i have something i fear losing (which is my first issue, i own nothing, i only borrow them but have forgotten that) it seems like mental and emotional regression has become normal. this has come at a necessary time
I always valued these teachings. Heard about these in other videos too. But your video was amazing. Concise and to point. Still learning and hoping to apply it in life as much as possible.
All things relative/relevant/significant determined by the one... opinions,,one & only one matters... in competition, competes only with/against one.. To not only know this but believe it as well, a sense of freedom & peace, can be qwiit beneficial to ones mental/emotional state of mind/being. . I believe n e ways
“Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms-to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.” Viktor Frankl
What a beautiful essay, Thank you so much for creating it, it definitely gave me new insights into the philosophy of the stoics and it will guide me on my way to be free. Please keep up the good work. Cheers
Very insightful! And thank you for including the images on Dropbox, you picked some amazing ones that I wanted to investigate further, I appreciate that!
I feel like this is just a way of escaping life by depraving yourself of everything, inclusive living just for the sake of having "control". But in the end, you become prisoner of your own fear which ends up being the very thing that controls you. Very unfulfilling life that leads to becoming reclusive. I think it's best to experience life, to deceive and be deceived, to learn how to gain power etc Not to mention the power dynamics can be exciting/ sexy.
Instead of caring about "character" which is nebulous, why not simply care about our choices and actions-- how we make them, which ones, and for which ends? In fact, because our current character is influenced by our histories, including when we were children, immature and under the control of others, our character itself is outside of our "control" at any given moment or choice point. To the extent that character is worth thinking about at all, because the state of our character is outside of our control, pursuing a particular character has the disadvantages enumerated at the beginning of the video about valuing anything outside of our control. We might, instead, accept our character for what it is, withhold judgement about it, and instead strive to align our actions with our values by making principled decisions and leave character-- and our judgements of it-- out of it.
Freedom and virtue are found in Jesus Christ alone. There are spiritual forces of darkness in this world that man cannot over come by his own strength.
Who Is There Left For Me To Fear. and over what has he control? Not What Isinterest In My Power, Because No one Controls That Except Myself. As For What Is Not In My Power In that i Take No .
I value my freedom . I value my time . I value my inner peace . I value my health . I value my family . I do not value worldly materials .
haaa haha ha
Period💯
Thus, your battles are with your past; Change and entropy become your tyrants, and you, their slave. There is no escape from the principle of polarity,
You still give it value, indirectly
how are you free in this world with out money
The timing couldn't have been more ideal, and I'm grateful for the reminder of the importance of humility. God bless you
Very true
True for me too! Divine Timing.
This one time they awarded me a button for being humble, but then they took it away when I wore it.
Don't be gay, don't be autistic or schizophrenic
God Bless you too
Humility >
Peacefulness >
Joy >
Absolute Bliss
In this age of immorality, the most neglected but most valuable asset we have is Character. thank you for the reminder. excellent presentation. keep it rolling
Character is something you gather. What you gather can never be you. Any identity limits you.
This is the bright side of RUclips.
The only thing we can control is our emotions. We are not our circumstances. Which becomes our character 🤔 from the circumstance and how we chose to react.
A Jewish survivor of the Nazi Holocaust concentration camp became a psychologist summed it up all about how he survived! Inside the camp they can stripped you of everything your clothes your possessions your Honor your Dignity but one thing they can’t take from you is your Power of Choice! K
Since I came across Stoicism over ten years ago, my life changed forever - for good!
Some people will only be self-employed because of this. Don't let someone else control your income or working conditions.
I also thought about “nature”. I value it, but I have no control over it. Nature as in all things that happen, the animals, the stars, the little things we both see and the things we cannot see.
What we control is ourselves. Thank you for the great message.
Great video, and valuable lessons. I onced used to think stoicism was the ultimate answer, trying to be that way fully. However, lately I cant help but feel there are flaws in it's conception and practice. Like how as a consequence of valuing ones character above anything material or spiritual, it can easily lead to a retreat inwards and a closing-off of oneself to the world and some very real things born of the world that seem indispensable to achieving a full existence (if that's even possible). For example, lately i feel it has the danger of leading to deficiency's in empathy, emotional bonding, and self-value. To explain the self-value part at least (because I'm lazy), i mean valuing your physical body. Yes it seems powerful to say a tyrant can cut your arms off and you don't care. But really all you are doing is not defending what you have, and dressing it up as noble. Many people are born without arms or lose them to accidents, and although they may be at peace, they certainly would wish to have them. So it's like stoicism can sometimes seem like just running away from physical reality. But if one separates themself from the tangible, then they are missing a big part of life. For all is born of the tangible. Body and mind cannot exist independently of each other. To focus on one, and deny the other, is to deny yourself, and rob yourself of full existence. Suffering seems to be a requirement of life. Stoicism is a way of escaping it, and the founder was a slave so i can understand it. However, If carried out fully, it becomes reduced to mere coping mechanism rather than a method of living a full life. I like it a lot, and there is a lot of valuable perspectives that can make ones life better from stoicism, but no philosophy is perfect - That's what i continue to realize these days. Ideas always seem perfect until they are actually carried out. Because it is in execution that flaws reveal themself to us in ways we may have never conceived. Perhaps in being truly free from power, we must be free from true living.
These are just my musings, and sorry for the undeveloped snippets (I'm lazy). I could be wrong, but its something to something to think about.
Indeed. Stoics themselves admit that the Stoic sage is an ideal they strive for, not something they truly and fully become. It is more of a guide rather than hard rules to fully conform to. I like a lot what you said at the end: that power is necessary for living. Power dynamics seem to be the reflection that we need certain things in order to survive and live well. IMO some of Stoicism’s lessons are extremely useful in certain situations, but there is wisdom in knowing when and how to apply them, and when not to. Thank you for the insight!
You are neither body nor mind.
@@easyGG11 indeed
When your power of self is tested, if you know stoicism, then how you have lived your entire life will show that you continue to live life Un-Fuck-With-able. You cannot be stopped. It is designed to be based on strength, for our men. It is good to review or study into other teachings as we develop further into the mind body connection. The design of life is obedience, how hard is it. This is why I do not respect authority, because I have the power. Living stoic does not protect the power, it is a choice because cowards built their lives without obedience to their own self.
@@TruckStuff432 I like your final statement. Obedience to your own self. I've never looked at it like that. I think I rebel so often that I even do so against myself. Not a wise way to live one's life, to rebel against your own heart.
This video ended up in my suggested feed somehow and what a wonderful vid my friend. Thank you for putting these thoughts into the world, they will benefit many greatly
underrated channel
This is very similar to the concept of detachment in the Buddhist philosophies.
Indeed, there’s a video in the works that will be about that. It’s fascinating to see how different philosophies reach similar ideas. IMO it attests to their validity.
And similiar to the concept of zuhd in islam
Love the video❤
@@kleinsteinphilosophy excited to see it! Subscribed and liked the video, glad the algorithm brought me here
Just about every religion has it in their teachings. They all carry practical teachings. The fluff doesn’t matter much.
Amazing! Your voice and the way you present your videos is just… amazing. And another video that has spoken to me, where stoic philosophy has entered my life and instead of going thru all the books, not saying anybody shouldn’t! Just a simplified way for the average person to trust in their gut, their intuition, and also RESPONSE. Just as words like MOMENTUM and CONSISTENCY… and not listening to every THOUGHT or EMOTION that comes in and out but to just BE. It’s in a way a balancing act but to be aware and attentive with yourself no matter how “imperfect” you think you may be, your salvation isn’t in fact at the end of your road, but it’s been within or right by your side watching how you react.
Well said, and very insightful. Thank YOU :)
I have multiple sclerosis and your videos are helpful I like listening to different philosophy stoic ones are great
Thank you for making me believe in myself, I always thought values are more important than anything in our lives. But nowadays, people don’t want to talk about it or understand it.
💯💯 character & knowledge/ wisdom together they are the most valuable assets one can have
Reflection is key. Humanity should dare to look deep within, but it should also understand that more than the mere physical aspect of such Reflection is required for true, celestial enlightenment.
"Before I start, I must see my end. Destination known, my mind's journey now begins. Upon my chariot, heart and soul's fate revealed. In Time, all points converge; hope's strength resteeled. But to earn final peace at the Universe's endless refrain, we must see all in nothingness... before we start again."
🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨
--Diamond Dragons (series)
Absolutely. Thank you. Character is everything. This helped me.
I just experienced synchronicity and it led me here.
I am thankful for the powers that brought this video to me. Your character and your choices… this has been enlightening. Thank you.
Dam so happy I found your channel.
I am grateful that this was in my recommendations, the filter that I use is very useful.
Use great ideas to build yourself into a man of strength and character, a man of your word, skilful and with a purpose that serves the ones around you.
If you enjoy ideas about masculinity and mastery, I invite you to explore the videos I share on the Mastery Order Channel.
Challenge yourself with some concepts about manhood, explore your masculine potential to the maximum and become the kind of man you would admire.
We can only better ourselves together, as men among men, so I invite you to use what I share and, of course, share your own opinions so that others can benefit from them as well.
Looking forward to your points of view.
All the best to you!
Excellent! The world around you emerges from the habits within you. The habits of Stoicism are not only a healthy way to respond to a world in chaos but a way to prevent chaos from arising.
Great video as always.
Your channel is of a supreme quality. I have confidence that with time more people will see that.
This video was a slap in the face for me, so true, so air-tight; good job man!
Valuable.
Like your videos, just subscribed. Your voice fits this videos with unbelievable success. Keep going
This is so good. I’ve been applying this for the last few days and I feel amazing every time I do it. Thank you.
Incredible video. I've heard all this a 1,000 times, but never so eloquently and efficiently. Well done!
Thank you profoundly, you are a gem soul.
you mean soulgem?
I’m currently working at The Fulton by Jean-George and I’m in the kitchen. I asked my chefs to switch to front of the house becoming a food server for more money since they get tips and I need money. They’ve been putting my request aside and declined my request for a raise while acting like they’re going to let me get my new position with false hopes. Cooks get paid shit even tho we’re the reason the people come to eat, yet we’re paid shit. It’s been 6 months since they’ve kept me in the same position knowing I have a kid and could be making way more. I came across this video and put my 2 week notice in because of the quote “It’s cause we value the things we cannot control, the things we value control us.” That quote it’s self helped make my decision to escape their control over me and the way I feel. Also “cautious in everything
under the will's control. For if evil is a matter of the will, then caution is
needed there; and if everything beyond the will and not in our control is
immaterial to us, then those things can be approached with confidence.
-Epictetus; Discourses Il. “. My co worker heard them say they’re not going to move me to the front of the house. They need me there because I’m a good worker and aside from that I’m cheap. I like to think everyone is replaceable but not me and for good reason, that reason is I take pride in my work and work with passion. That separates me from the others but passion doesn’t need money but I have a kid to feed and they know that. So I consider them a matter of evil will because they know my financial situation and pretend to help me. I’m taking away their power and switching it from their side to my side reclaiming the power to myself.
i couldn't agree more, very well said, thank you
Thank u for reminding me I really needed to hear that 🙏❤
Who painted each art piece used in this video and what are the titles. Thanks.
Yes, I'd like to know too. I recognise some of them and have even seen one of them, The Wanderer, up close in a museum in Hamburg.
The link to the paintings used is now in the description!
@@kleinsteinphilosophy Thank you
Focusing on God brings all the steps followed in the video.
Thank you for creating this! Excellent delivery and narration.
i find myself giving power to my partner because i crave love. before i began dating i was studying stoicism, theistic satanism, and philosophy and finding new things to be passionate about in addition to tending my old hobbies, i felt happy and connected to growth. now that i have something i fear losing (which is my first issue, i own nothing, i only borrow them but have forgotten that) it seems like mental and emotional regression has become normal. this has come at a necessary time
As for a young person every video of yours changes my view on the world in one way or another and for better:D
I just subscribed. Great video. Thank you for the enlightenment. I hope you keep uploading or at the very least keep your videos up!
Hey! I will keep making these videos for sure :) I’m glad you enjoy them
Top shelf video.Props! 🙃
Hat tip. And a bow. 😉😘
Perfect timing, too.
Thank you. 🙏🔥❤️✨
Your voice is very soothing.
Good luck on your channel.
Though I doubt you need it.
It's gonna blow up, me thinks.💥😉🙃😘
You speak and show this video crystal clear like. Masterfully done
The wounds of honor are self inflicted.
we don't value ourselves for what we have, we value ourselves for what we are.
Truth
I really liked the beautiful art work also
Deeply resonant content. This particular video of yours is now one of my all time favorites on YT. Love the others too
Glad to hear it :)
This is the most underrated and valuable youtube channel, grateful for your content❤️
Well said subscribed
Wonderful Video. I appreciate you for this great material.
Great. Character is powerful
I always valued these teachings. Heard about these in other videos too. But your video was amazing. Concise and to point. Still learning and hoping to apply it in life as much as possible.
Thank you for this knowledge
Values , morals , ethics , are out the window in 2022 .
Character is what makes you a martyr, what you want is detachment from everything.
This requires mindfulness.
I love this content
Great video
Beautiful. Thank you. 🙏❤
thank you for sharing. forgot this even existed. DOH! .)
nice one. thanks. this will age well.
All things relative/relevant/significant determined by the one... opinions,,one & only one matters... in competition, competes only with/against one.. To not only know this but believe it as well, a sense of freedom & peace, can be qwiit beneficial to ones mental/emotional state of mind/being. . I believe n e ways
This is invaluable I'm glad I came across your channel, thank you!
Great video man this type of information need spread in times like this and congrats on 1k subscribers 🤙🏼
This is the real goal
great video. This reminds me of the lessons I learned reading Ayn Rand's The Fountainhead great book
“Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms-to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.” Viktor Frankl
Thank you for this amazing video.
"If there is no struggle, there is no progress."
Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
What a beautiful essay, Thank you so much for creating it, it definitely gave me new insights into the philosophy of the stoics and it will guide me on my way to be free. Please keep up the good work.
Cheers
Very insightful! And thank you for including the images on Dropbox, you picked some amazing ones that I wanted to investigate further, I appreciate that!
GREAT VIDEO 💯
I love that through my bones, totally resonated 😚
Recently discovered your channel.
Its pure gold.
Please keep up the good work.
Thank you
Your wording is sound. Thank you.
Great video!
Amazing powerful video new subbie now
Great video. 👏👏
Amazing insight, thankyou
Becoming untouchable in the west: 😀
Becoming untouchable in India: Uncanny 💀
...it´s just a word Herr Hegel, you don´t get the point!
@@DonRubinjo shuddup jon
@@clampchowder9569 you don´t get it
@@DonRubinjo He's referring to the dalits I guess, the lowest caste in Hindu caste system.
@@SunShine_sublime I know, thats why it has nothing to do with the "untouchable" from that video...
Badass video man keep making more 🔥🔥🔥
I feel like this is just a way of escaping life by depraving yourself of everything, inclusive living just for the sake of having "control". But in the end, you become prisoner of your own fear which ends up being the very thing that controls you.
Very unfulfilling life that leads to becoming reclusive.
I think it's best to experience life, to deceive and be deceived, to learn how to gain power etc
Not to mention the power dynamics can be exciting/ sexy.
Great video my man 💪
Bro your content is a Goldmine! please do more bro, I really enjoy and appreciate the knowledge and wisdom in your content ❤️🙏🏼♟️
Glad you're finding the content helpful! I was just uploading a new video... It's coming out this weekend :)
@@kleinsteinphilosophy thanks man I appreciate it 🙏🏼
Hey nice video and you have good voice 👍🏻
Instead of caring about "character" which is nebulous, why not simply care about our choices and actions-- how we make them, which ones, and for which ends? In fact, because our current character is influenced by our histories, including when we were children, immature and under the control of others, our character itself is outside of our "control" at any given moment or choice point. To the extent that character is worth thinking about at all, because the state of our character is outside of our control, pursuing a particular character has the disadvantages enumerated at the beginning of the video about valuing anything outside of our control. We might, instead, accept our character for what it is, withhold judgement about it, and instead strive to align our actions with our values by making principled decisions and leave character-- and our judgements of it-- out of it.
From what's visible, and people all around the world can feel is, prove that we are cowards, without even realizing. Such a dark, horrifying joke.
People try to control your character and choices..so they tie invisible strings on you to control and tug at will.
Freedom and virtue are found in Jesus Christ alone.
There are spiritual forces of darkness in this world that man cannot over come by his own strength.
I like it 👏💪👆👍
This is excellent! And really timely for me. Would it be possible for me to have the transcript of your narration?
Sure! www.dropbox.com/s/pkk7z0uyk60bqkx/Becoming%20Untouchable%20transcript.pdf?dl=0
@@kleinsteinphilosophy Thank you so much!!!
Yes
Who Is There Left For Me To Fear. and over what has he control? Not What Isinterest In My Power, Because No one Controls That Except Myself. As For What Is Not In My Power In that i Take No .
i value love
Is a stoic's highest goal to build character or contribute to society or are they one and the same?
Finish the Name of the Wind before I get home mfaka!
Consider it done!
❤️❤️❤️
I continue to be influenced by work whether i want it or not..otherwise me and my family would be living in a ditch...