Meditations by Marcus Aurelius - Reading & Discussing Excerpts | ASMR
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- As someone with a casual / layman's interest in various philosophies, I read some of the writings from the book Meditations by Marcus Aurelius. I share my take and perspective (yours may differ) on some of them in a calm, soft-spoken manner to help people relax, sleep and possibly experience ASMR.
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"Stealing from a few is plagarism
Stealing from many is research"
- Most definitely me and definitely not somebody more intelligent surely for certain
No, not nobody.
People. Many. People.
You merely did your research, no?
Sometimes I come for tingles but other times I come to just be educated.
Mr. Tattoo ASMR Why not both?? *spanish music*
Always with a grain of salt 😉
Can you do like a monthly philosophy discussion? This is quite relaxing and helps me better think about life. Thanks Rift for the great content.
That moment when the publisher puts a bust of Antoninus Pius on a book of Marcus Aurelius writings
That’s a deep, and impressive, knowledge of roman busts
@@craigbainton4173 what can you expect? They know their busts.
Thats really cool that you know that. Thanks.
Publishers tend to be somewhat ignorant. It annoys me....
Kenny Rusk love your level of geekness!!!!!!!!!!
It's weird to think he was once bald and had a clean shaved face.
I miss that Rift
Please I kinda didn't love that phase at all
Oh yeah
@@MrTheBigM Wtf lol
I hope he goes full Gandalf.
You’re not alone ER, more people are focused on the human condition and general existence over higher existence nowadays than ever before. There’s a very clear difference between atheists and people who are following life and just happen to not believe in god, the main difference in my perspective is that people like yourself don’t not believe in god, they’re open to it being a possibility but are focused on life instead of religion. It’s important for people like that to develop and maintain their own philosophy, as a good philosophy is the basis of a good person. Keep up the casual research, and an open mindset.
maurauder538 I agree, I believe the only thing people believe in nowadays isn't God, but nihilism and existentialism
An astute observation. I've found that to be true as well.
@Francisco Pizarro González nihilism is not about living thinking that your life is insignificant and meaningless, is about accepting that your life is insignificant and meaningless
i agree but u didn't need to write all this.
@throw communists out of helicopters "The fact that no matter what you do, no matter what you accomplish, you who meet, who you love, or how content you feel- in the end you die. Your body is lifeless and rotting in the very ground you came from where you essentially end up right back at square one: the unavoidable void of nothingness from which you came from. There is no "meaning" to life. You simply live and you die and that's how it is. You can enrich it all you want with whatever you want, but you die and become nothing and that's how the world works." --> The Nihilist Anarchist I met this morning that actuall came in handy because I asked this.
this is great! please keep doing philosophy-themed stuff like this!!!
Julius Ceaser gets 28 stab wounds ASMR.
*MAKE THAT HAPPEN**
Et tu, Brute?
Reav homoncule, tu es perdita.
*slams table* 28 STAB WOUNDS!?!?
Dixie Normous lol Detroit BH reference
*slow, careful stab*
[softly] "ouch"
The universe is strange! I was looking into the book quite a bit over the past few days, it’s so weird that right after I do so, one of my favorite asmrtists releases a video about it. This is awesome!!!
Wtf me too
You do sound like a tired monk
synchronicity
Just not true
Great book, I'd recommend reading "Letters from a Stoic" by Seneca, it's much in the same vein as The Meditations
You’re not missing much on the philosophy classes. Spent a lot of money just to find out, 42
The people is, in fact, that no one really seems to understand the question
H2G2
23
hitchhiker’s guide to the galaxy
What do you mean spent money to find out
This is something I've been curious about for a while. I saw a dude reading a book on Twitch a few days back: he simply had the book on the table, flat, with a camera down, and read aloud, while then occasionally commenting and discussing with the few viewers. It was very fascinating. I think you could give this a try: allowing for a conversation between you and the viewers with philosophy I think would enhance the experience.
May I ask who the Twitch streamer was
Good Idea, that would be cool to watch and interact with.👍🙂
@@anthonynolasco5028 That's what I would like to know too, haha, but I haven't been able to find them again. I was tired at the time and couldn't suss it out afterwards from my webhistory, sadly.
We have similar beliefs and philosophies. I used to consider myself an agnostic. then i turned to spiritualism. but now I think I'm just an omnist because I agree with different pieces of information from different religions and spiritual practices from all over the world.
I believe at the end of the day what really matters is morality and how you treat others...and most importantly...how you treat yourself.
Sometimes I wonder what goes on in the land of all them Gods and how they might interact with eachother
When he mentioned self discovery it made me think about the different paths in this world. Like how many paths there are too take. When I went down my path I struggled with religion. I found it hard to believe in God. Yet after about 2 years of study and just I guess thinking I decided that I believe in God that I would put my faith and my life there. But I've also realized over time that some people do what I did and decide not to believe in God and I think that's interesting. I find it fascinating that each and every one of us can go down a set path or say screw it and make a new one. To anybody that reads this I want you too know that you can make your own path, yeah that sounds cringy but it's true. Every religion, belief, idea, law, everything was made by people deciding to make their own path. You can do that too. Well have a good day everybody
Thank you! Appreciate the comment!
@@Supersayan21 no problemo matey!
Yes.
Being a Christian is about dying to yourself daily. Not making my own path. There is only one way to the Father and that is through Jesus Christ.
@@jz28847 look at the road to Jesus from the beggining my friend and you will see many roads and paths. Those made by men and woman who were atheists and found Jesus, those made by people who grew up Christian and always believed. There is many roads and paths to take. But this post isnt about just that its about after you reach Jesus what will you do? Will sit at the stop and do nothing or will you keep going spreading the word? Or maybe you will find love? Maybe become a soldier,d doctor, or whatever you want to be. Hope this helped you understand my post. Have a fine day matey
Overthinking and analyzing, can't help it, I hear that. Really separates the body from the mind.
@Rob G Spiral out. Keep going.
@@mysticthickness4613 I believe I like that
Rob G black, and white are, all I see, in my infancy
I appreciate that you are so respectful of everyone and their beliefs
Cato the younger, diogenes and Marcus Aurelius, Stoicism is a philosophy that breeds badasses apparently
now this is very interesting, I very much enjoy these kind of books so I highly appreciate you creating this asmr video. Top notch
Every ASMR makes me calm...
This ASMR makes me not only calm but little more intelligent.
I really like that video. I hope more videos like that will come in future.
:)
I had my will written up today and decided I’ll have quotes from The Meditations read at my funeral instead of prayers. Weird timing to come across this video.
It's a excellent custom to write a last will and testament.
Of all the crazy shit you do on this channel, I enjoy these chill, laid back conversations the most.
I've never commented on your videos, but I've been following your channel for at least 5 or so years. I just wanted to tell you I strongly appreciate the effort you put into ASMR, to not make just a "tingle fest" or "stuck your mouth with random food" videos, you truly make it into your own art, be it with Margaret, Lovecraft role plays, or down to earth discussions like this one, I wish you the best.
PD: Love videos like this one, talking honestly and from the heart.
I would love to see a Rorschach from Watchmen roleplay.
I think that would be hard as he wears a mask with forever changing pictures of flowers, butterflies and my parents being disappointed in me.
Realizing I’ve been watching for a while since he wasn’t even known till now, decently known now, like man, rift is the only one I go to for sleep❤️
Stoicism saved my life
Philosophy and ASMR are the best combination!
Great work Ephemeral Rift.
I can confirm that this video did, in fact, find me well.
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Awesome content, as always, albeit, 3-years ago...
Pronounced “Coin-ay” Greek, which means common Greek, or the language of the people.
The cover is antoninus pius? Not marcus aurelius.
I guess we should be happy it’s not a picture of Caracalla or Elagabalus
I have to say, I've been a listener for over 5 years now and I've learned so much. I realized I can relate to alot of the things you say. You've inspired me to be more skeptical and use my brain. Thank you for sharing yourself with us and being vulnerable.
This man has given me better life lesons than any self help book.
You appreciate Vogon poetry. I love and hate you infinitely more, simultaneously. Thank you sir. I'm not sure how to categorise you, and I don't care. You're an open, honest (far as I can see) person and talented, impressively talented ASMRtist. I appreciate you and am grateful for you. Love from Ireland!
I've travelled around the world... Studied the theories of many ideological concepts & religions... Been a Catholic... An Anglican... A Protestant... An Atheist...
But the answer has always been in front of me....
*PRAISE DOUGLAS ADAMS!*
*42!*
I love sitting down and watching your videos before school and bed, they bring a smile to my face.
"Think not as your insulter judges, or wishes you to judge, but see things as they truly are". Love 💟 that one
STOIC MEDITATIONS FOR SLEEP! YES!
Your interest in philosophy is similar to my own. I often listen to the audiobooks but I thought... man.. if I could hear this stuff while also experiencing asmr, that’d be killing two birds .
Thanks for making this
"By sunset I hope you will have agreed. Now embrace me as my son...and bring an old man another blanket." ~Marcus Aurelius
My favorite book my favorite Asmrtist, what a time to be alive
😁
I've been posting on this channel about hitchhikers guide to the galaxy. It's crazy that you mentioned it.
Thanks for sharing this knowledge with us, uncle E
I listened to this while planning out my bullet journal for this month. Thank you for doing this! I would love to hear one about why I'm not a Christian because I also was raised Catholic and no longer practice, and your perspective is very interesting and helpful!
I have an idear for a roleplay!
The characters take part in different forms of environmentally friendly energy and are in a competition.
Solar, wind, algae, biomass, tidal, geo, hydro, recycled Uranium (that is a thing) , Thorium, Helium-3 mined from the Moon, Nuclear Fusion, plus the variations in every option (concentrated solar, ect) so there is a lot of potential.
Just finished reading “The Practicing Stoic”, a collection of the writings and teachings of Seneca, Marcus, and Epictetus. Highly recommend.
stoicism is gay and you are gay
i wish my mother read these kind of books to me when i was a child and needed a bedtime story.
english lessons : wish
he was one of the five good emperors who brought peace and stability to Rome
I'm going to put all of these videos of yours in a playlist so when I finish them, I can rewatch them to truly appreciate them
I really dig the philosophy approach to asmr, I find that it makes me really think more. Even though I'm taking university courses, this alone has made me question things about how I live, and how I CAN live. Really, really good job, I definitely would like to see more of this type of content.
Just read this book a couple weeks ago, really loved it! I didn’t expect to see a video from you on it
This is crazy because we just got done talking about Marcus in my Roman history class. Awesome!
He wrote these by the river of Hron, in Slovakia. It's a nice place for sure.
I love how you handle yourself...Very Stoic, no emotion when unnecessary.
@@revan552 How's it going friend, I would have to disagree, having no emotion in our society is a stoic attitude. Do you want to talk about external factors outside your control?
@@revan552 LOL, you do know I was making fun of him (in a joking way) with my first comment, I was probably driving when I wrote it, that's why I said his emotion in unnecessary- so you are correct friend.
I’ve fallen asleep to this video about 20 times 😂 love listening to ER chat about philosophy!
I knew it!! Some of your previous videos very much reminded me of Stoicism. I learned about it maybe a year ago now and have really enjoyed reading and putting into practice what the stoics taught. Marcus is probably my favorite because his writings are relatable.
I have this book and have been reading it, really good book won’t lie don’t understand some of it but I plan on reading it over and over and taking what I can from. Awesome video as always papa rift.
you should make a video of all the books you own
id be very interested :)
It was a very unlikely time in the world during Marcus' reign, where the most powerful man in the world was also quite likely the smartest.
Best mix ever, gotta say.
Arthur?
John Marston Lumbago
Schopenhauer
The desire to hear different ideas is why I picked this to listen to tonight...thanks!
Please make a pt. 2 of this I found this extremely enlightening, beautiful, and profound. 💛🌸
Why is Antoninus Pius on the cover of the book instead of Marcus Aurelius?
Yellow Hat Marcus called himself a disciple of Antoninus. Probably had a similar bust of him in his home.
That’s the only reason I can think of but it’s a stretch
I am going to read that hitchhikers guide all the way though! thanks for recommendation
I like how he is turning pages from end to beginning
Thats the beauty of Philosophy, it is both for the lowest of the low (diogenes) and for the highest of the high (marcus Aurelius)
I relate alot with the whole anger and negative emotions ruling your life thing. Like you I wasn't constantly angry or anything but I definitely had alot of my time and energy be wasted on that negativity in my life. Glad to see that now we're both seeming to be much better and happier nowadays. Keep up the good work!💖💐
Rift the ASMR cultured man
This is perfect
Thanks!
Great video and nice collection of books. Bertrand Russell was a mathematician first and foremost, but his writings are so accessible and a pleasure to read. I still haven’t read some of the other books you suggested. I have read Meditations recently and it’s one of my favorite books. I love his simplistic style. He has some great wisdom to offer. I have the Gregory Hays translation that my college professor recommended a while back and it’s a very enjoyable read. Keep exploring Rift, it’s nice to see people out there curious about our world and like to think about things and expand their way of thinking.
_Educational ASMR_ ..
Which is more powerful, a man with nothing to lose, or a man with one last thing to save?
@Sweet Sodia But a man with only one thing to save, will do anything to do it, since he has nothing else to lose he will face an army to save the last thing he has.
Ok.. Mr. Rift, I feel very connected to you. I think and perceive things actually as you are describing through the video. Some of the people ive met at school marvel at the fact of my philosophical and psychological knowledge, but for me it all just seemed so simple. Its very weird tho to think that someone i have never met in person actually perceives life, religion, spirituality, reality, and the mind very similarly. Thank you for being you, Mr. Rift. Apologies, I dont know your name. My name is Caleb, in case you were curious. If you haven't already, you should do a video of Carl Jung's beliefs of the "Shadow." VERY interesting stuff.
Fuck yes tuhgttg is the best fiction ever written, I'm completely serious when I say I view it as a philosophical masterpiece.
This is unrelated, but have you registered with Tinglebottom industries? stay safe Rift.
MaceWinduHugs 💀
I am confuse
@@esmepipkin6087 it's another ASMR channel. Dr. T (stands for Tinglebottom)
This comment is quite.....technical
@@Struxion thank you
My beliefs are different, but just like you I like to listen to others perspectives. I enjoyed this video and it was so relaxing.
The emperor on the book cover is actually Antonius.
I’ve always seen these videos and skimmed over them, I guess due to my own pessimistic view on them.
However, I watched this and honestly really enjoyed it. I agree with a lot of your trains of thought l, yet what I admire even more is that you are so open to new ideas and different thoughts. It’s nice to see someone who is so pragmatic and able to accept the state of flux we find our selves in leading to different people with different philosophies and feelings.
Anyways, if you got this far, thanks for reading my little ramble - have a nice day :)
You are an example of what education should be! Learned a lot with this video!
More of this content please. Love philosophical discussions
I always look forward to watching your videos . Your very smart and creative and I totally enjoy relaxing while learning interesting things
This was both mentally stimulating and relaxing. Rift would probably find the writings of Georg Hegel equally interesting.
Thank So Much!
Can you do a sleep for the sleepless video part 2 please and thank you
Gladiator! 😊😊
Make a video of Macheavelli writing letters to his friend asmr
Your amazing, thank you for all you do!
Joel Corriveau *you’re
@@maurauder538 “I don’t know the rules of gramma, if you’re trying to persuade people to do something, or buy something, it seems to me you should use their language.”
@@maurauder538 Oh! And your cool, forgot that part.
@@FlowerKimonoCaptain *you're
@@Deid r/whoooooosh
Your videos literally make my day. Thank you.
hey cool this is like one of the few books on my shelf
Title Reads: Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
Me: *receiving an ad about meditation*
Also me: WHAT IS THIS SORCERY?!?
Thanks for doing this. Your voice is very calming. I know this video is old, so you might have already read it, but if you haven't yet, I recommend Epictetus. I hope you have a nice day.
When he said "Put up or shut up" I couldn't stop laughing.
Yes
Now THIS is my kind of ASMR!
Thanks for covering such an insightful book
Hey crazy how I'm learning about this guy in social studies class.
*Spartacus has left the chat*
I love this sooo mutch!
I thought thisbwas another character at first, like your other videos. It's nice to see you talk as the real you. I do aplriciate these videos.
Reading it. Great stuff.