I completely agree with you! It's easy to talk about philosophy, but living it is what truly matters. Stoicism has taught me that it's not enough to just know the principles; it's about applying them in everyday life, especially during tough times. How do you personally try to embody stoic principles in your daily routine?
(1) It's not the events that disturb us. (2) Most things have happened before. (3) Our thoughts are unreliable. (4) Adversity can make us stronger. (5) The present is all we have. (6) We're dying anyway. (7) In the grand scheme of things, we're not that important.
Absolutely amazing video. One of Stoicism’s main misconceptions is that it may seem cold-hearted or unemotional, it clearly is not. Your videos are great to help spread this message. Nassim Taleb puts it nicely, it is “the domestication of your emotions, not the elimination of your emotions.”
Stoicism is about control and serenity. This doesn’t mean, absolutely, being emotionless. But it does mean not being consumed and defeated by emotions and feelings.
@@AltumNovo you can be happy in any situation, but only if you are acting virtuously. If you aren't then no happiness. Virtue is an active thing, so changing your situation and the situation of others will be virtuous.
Its truly powerful to reflect on Epictetus wordsour judgments often shape how we experience the world, especially in uncertain times. Its easy to be overwhelmed by external circumstances, but practicing awareness of our responses can bring a sense of calm. When facing uncertainty, how do you remind yourself to challenge your own judgments and return to a place of inner peace?
@@ebrucelikalay9416 Yes this is a great saying. I do believe it will be this weekly morning contemplation of mine. Thank you for this gem of an insight.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! Its amazing how the right visuals can complement the message so well, creating a deeper connection with the content. Stoic principles, like focusing on what we can control, can truly help us maintain inner peace, especially when uncertainty surrounds us. Which of the Stoic principles do you find most helpful in managing uncertainty in your own life?
Every morning I tune in to your channel to calm my mind before I face the daily conditions of the current events. Your voice is so peaceful and your words resurrect my curiosity, every day. Thank you.
The most accurate ways to consider life are actually so simple, we lost ourselves with tv, web 2.0 and the entertainment industry, we're constantly racing, tv says buy buy buy. We lost ourselves, it's time to find ourselves again.
Struggle is the father of all things, one must prepare for uncertainty and hard times so that when the rain comes and wind blows, he stands atop a rock, unshaken.
I've been a practicing Stoic for a few years now, starting with my reading of Irvine's "A Guide to the Good Life." It has become increasingly difficult as the disintegration of the American empire seems to have accelerated, and "the lunatics have taken over the mad house (errr, ahhh, the mental facility)." So I am happy to view your videos that remind me of the Stoic virtues of Wisdom, Justice, Courage, and Moderation. But it is still difficult not to get angry at Fools, the Unjust, Cowards, and the Immoderate when confronted by them almost daily--particularly when they are working against the Common Good. Thank you, and cheers from Wisconsin.
A good way to not get angry at the people you mentioned is to realise that you also fit into their categories (sometimes). Just think to yourself: who is getting up today, steeling themselves and getting ready to deal with ME?
I love stoicism but it stops short of a relationship with A personal God. Jesus is the epitome’ of it all of this-plus His dependence on a Loving God who cares about each person. I think God answers prayer, and the anger, bitterness & pain ease, ee can forgive out enemies knowing the same seed of ugliness exists in every human being snd by Gods grace we do not behave as the worst of other human beings… even can become masters of overwhelming emotions, when we seek & ask for help. Just my opinion. Blessings~
It's truly powerful to hear how Stoicism has been such a vital part of your journey. The teachings have a way of grounding us, especially during tough times. Have you found any specific Stoic practices particularly helpful in those moments of uncertainty? Sharing those might inspire others who are going through similar challenges.
I love the third point the most. It's the realization that there's a difference between reality and our perception of reality. It's powerful and that makes it the kind of thing that can control us or something that we have the power to control.
What a great way of living. In the end it is all about attitude. Unfortunate events can transform you into a person that is much stronger than before if you let them.
Hi again ! This stoic "lesson" I believe, is one of the Best You send out to us ! Yes, I have been practising stoic ways for quite some time now, as Mr.Tolle also is talking With true heart about stoicism. So I have 2 good teachers now apart from Nature 🌔😊🤗😷🐿🌾
Being this way most of the time, what I've experienced though, is that the more one knows how to handle life, our emotions and all, and come out of hardships as good as untouched or stronger, well, the Universe serves me even harder lessons yet to take on! Ugh! I've come to understand that it's kind of a never ending story, until passing! But, I do find life should become easier and lighter with age. I've skimmed a lot, and that's already much better! I'm out of the rat race! Hurray!
I think I live sort of a stoic life. This video gave me a good understanding about stoicism and how it ties into my beliefs. Thank you for the great video.
Thanks Einzelganger for another profound and thought provoking video. These videos of yours have given me access to schools of wisdom that I'd never been aware of before.
I start each day being so thankful that I've been born in the time and place I have been. I have every reasonable explanation to never have to burry any of my three children. This is a world my ancestors could have only dreamed of.
I need this info. in times like these where there is global warming threats, AI taking people’s jobs, record number of debt, inflation still high, and houses becoming unaffordable, it feels like we have control over nothing. thank you for helping me with this
Thank you very much for all your work for us! It had and still helps me a lot on my way to try to live life as she appears to me. Very good material for intelectual or mental and emotional and spiritual health. Thank you very much! 🙏
I am so happy I found this channel and stoicism in general. It's like hes speaking to me. Incredible. Though I imagine I'm not the only one who feels this way. I need to do some serious growth and this is putting it all into perspective. I'm lost and need to figure life out.
2:155 We will certainly test you with a touch of fear and famine and loss of property, life, and crops. Give good news to those who patiently endure- - Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran
Thank you for this video. I needed this yesterday. It calms me now that I am missing someone. I guess he just passed my life and walked on. Just glad for the happy moments.
Thank you for your videos, quality, and contents!🙌🌌❤ You make complex and difficult topics easier to understand! The pace in you videoes are calming and the right speed; it's easy to follow and take in each word.
Thank you for posting this at just the right minute, I've spent the last month trying to avoid political news and I saw your video just before I clicked on another. :) Hard to avoid chaos these days but stoicism has served me well
I love this video stoicism is one of my favorite my Goal is to be like my favorite Marcus Auerluis I pray i get to visit where he ruled he was the last ruler and my favorite stoicism has given me peace and tranquility thanks for opening my mind.
Thank you so much! I was feeling a deep anxiety because I have to finish my thesis, in philosophy by the way, and I just stopped. The fear of failure and many other (imaginary) possibilities had me paralized. Now, I feel like it's simply another event on my life. Important, but no definitive of who I am.
Not every stoic practiced what they preach. Even though they have a lot of wisdom and principles, but to actually put it in practice is a completely different story. It requires exceptional determination that only a few are able to.
Sometimes I feel too much progressivism creates too much uncertainty which in turn causes too much stress. Given that society changes so quickly now the lack of continuity is a major stressor on humanities overall mental health. Coupled with the ability to see all the uncertainty in the world all at once via the internet we are experiencing something never before experienced by human beings and certainly not something that’s “in accordance with nature”
Thanks for these nuggets of wisdom. As you say, animals live the present resorting to fight or flight mode depending on the event they are facing but then get out of it without a trace. It probably explains the lack of worry and rumination you refer to at 08:41 but may not explain they would live fear and anger in the present, nonetheless. I think the issue is that for animals emotions are spontaneous and short-lived and are not burdened by memory.
This is a very useful summary of important principles to lead a peaceful and happy life! I guess I am already kind of a stoic person 😉 because I take life as it comes without worrying too much. The best attitude is that of a child who while peacefully playing lives totally in the presence. If you always worry about the future and are afraid of becoming old, then you will automatically become old much faster. I rarely watch TV, because the daily news about terrible happenings all over the world only make us worry too much and there’s nothing we can do about it anyway. I think life was much easier a century before us, when people had no TV and no Internet. It is a natural fact that life is limited and I’m not afraid about death. It is our thoughts which make us unhappy, not what is happening in real. What I found interesting in this lecture is the statement that our mind is capable of turning fantasy into reality. This can be a gift, but also end in a nightmare. The best remedy is to always observe our thoughts and stay focused on the present. Then we can avoid ending up in a carousel of thoughts which make us sleepless and from which it is difficult to escape.
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It's incredible how Stoic principles can provide clarity during tough times. What aspect of Stoicism do you find most helpful in managing uncertainty?
"Don't talk about your philosophy. Embody it." - Epictetus.
Once a stoic, always a stoic.
I completely agree with you! It's easy to talk about philosophy, but living it is what truly matters. Stoicism has taught me that it's not enough to just know the principles; it's about applying them in everyday life, especially during tough times. How do you personally try to embody stoic principles in your daily routine?
(1) It's not the events that disturb us.
(2) Most things have happened before.
(3) Our thoughts are unreliable.
(4) Adversity can make us stronger.
(5) The present is all we have.
(6) We're dying anyway.
(7) In the grand scheme of things, we're not that important.
sincerely thank you, for your post.
You just made a list of thoughts I have every 10 minutes
@@crahola54 fr man this vid really confirms it..
you the best
Very much like Orthodox Christian Teachings
Absolutely amazing video. One of Stoicism’s main misconceptions is that it may seem cold-hearted or unemotional, it clearly is not. Your videos are great to help spread this message. Nassim Taleb puts it nicely, it is “the domestication of your emotions, not the elimination of your emotions.”
Thanks!!
The domestication of your emotions. Awesome.
You'll find a lot of philosophical stoics in the trading community. You need a strong mind to gain or lose millions overnight and keep your cool lol
Can’t wait to read all the quotes in the comment section!
I also thought that stoicism wasn’t good. These videos has taught me other wise.
“It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare; it is because we do not dare that things are difficult.” ― Seneca
I agree!
Agreed..
Seneca was a fraud
@@deanodog3667 the truth remains so, even if uttered by those who are false
@@QuietlyMagnetic uttered isnt enough it must he reflected in your lifestyle hence he was a charlatan!
Stoicism is about control and serenity. This doesn’t mean, absolutely, being emotionless. But it does mean not being consumed and defeated by emotions and feelings.
If you can be happy in any situation why even bother trying to change things for the better?
@@AltumNovo Stoicism..isnt about happiness..its about strength in adversity and hence..survival..
@@margomazzeo1680 Of course it is about happiness.
@@margomazzeo1680 no. Its about virtue and living your best life. Survival is secondary to being a good person.
@@AltumNovo you can be happy in any situation, but only if you are acting virtuously. If you aren't then no happiness. Virtue is an active thing, so changing your situation and the situation of others will be virtuous.
Stoicism is just so relevant, especially at this time.
Yes, but "this time" is exactly the same as before, and the same as the future...
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There is nothing more relevant today then Christianity
Jesus Christ is the Son of God
@@lunequedelrio3646 8:56
"No man is free who is not master of himself" Epictetus ❤️
Truth!!
Epictitties
"Don't demand that things happen as you wish, but wish that they happen as they do happen, and you will go on well." - Epictetus
“It’s not things that upset us but our judgements about things.” - Epictetus
Its truly powerful to reflect on Epictetus wordsour judgments often shape how we experience the world, especially in uncertain times. Its easy to be overwhelmed by external circumstances, but practicing awareness of our responses can bring a sense of calm. When facing uncertainty, how do you remind yourself to challenge your own judgments and return to a place of inner peace?
If something costs you your inner peace, it is too expensive!
I love this
@@ebrucelikalay9416 Thanks Ebru! :)
@@ebrucelikalay9416 Yes this is a great saying. I do believe it will be this weekly morning contemplation of mine. Thank you for this gem of an insight.
That's awesome and very .. Classy😂✔️
I love the visual aesthetics of your videos as much as the content.
Thank you, Zehra!
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Thank you for sharing your thoughts! Its amazing how the right visuals can complement the message so well, creating a deeper connection with the content. Stoic principles, like focusing on what we can control, can truly help us maintain inner peace, especially when uncertainty surrounds us. Which of the Stoic principles do you find most helpful in managing uncertainty in your own life?
Every morning I tune in to your channel to calm my mind before I face the daily conditions of the current events. Your voice is so peaceful and your words resurrect my curiosity, every day. Thank you.
It's really calm my mind also. Wisdom knows no boundaries.
Fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate, and hate leads to suffering
Yoda
2:27 Here, the narrator says that the Stoics believe we a choice, we have agency. This is where the Stoics were wrong! Free will does not exist.
For a lack of a better word, free will is an illusion.
The most accurate ways to consider life are actually so simple, we lost ourselves with tv, web 2.0 and the entertainment industry, we're constantly racing, tv says buy buy buy.
We lost ourselves, it's time to find ourselves again.
Struggle is the father of all things, one must prepare for uncertainty and hard times so that when the rain comes and wind blows, he stands atop a rock, unshaken.
There's no calm without a storm, so we should use the uncertainty around us to build ourselves up from within.
Yes that's what I am talking about thank you 😊
Becoming more resilient .. is needed today.. too many cannot handle change in their life
Stoicism changed my life.
Adversity shapes our character
It's in the challenging times that we find out who we really are
Thank you for your videos. They have brought me immense peace during times of hardship. Your channel is a service for humanity
Your channel gives me food for my soul♥️
I like seeing the Turks on this channel too
Thank you for this video. It was exactly what I was looking for
I've been a practicing Stoic for a few years now, starting with my reading of Irvine's "A Guide to the Good Life." It has become increasingly difficult as the disintegration of the American empire seems to have accelerated, and "the lunatics have taken over the mad house (errr, ahhh, the mental facility)." So I am happy to view your videos that remind me of the Stoic virtues of Wisdom, Justice, Courage, and Moderation. But it is still difficult not to get angry at Fools, the Unjust, Cowards, and the Immoderate when confronted by them almost daily--particularly when they are working against the Common Good. Thank you, and cheers from Wisconsin.
You cant be moderate with those that want you gone.
A good way to not get angry at the people you mentioned is to realise that you also fit into their categories (sometimes). Just think to yourself: who is getting up today, steeling themselves and getting ready to deal with ME?
I love stoicism but it stops short of a relationship with A personal God. Jesus is the epitome’ of it all of this-plus His dependence on a Loving God who cares about each person. I think God answers prayer, and the anger, bitterness & pain ease, ee can forgive out enemies knowing the same seed of ugliness exists in every human being snd by Gods grace we do not behave as the worst of other human beings… even can become masters of overwhelming emotions, when we seek & ask for help. Just my opinion. Blessings~
No. I need you and other stoics not just the Playlist. Stoicism is the reason I am still alive. I want to share.
It's truly powerful to hear how Stoicism has been such a vital part of your journey. The teachings have a way of grounding us, especially during tough times. Have you found any specific Stoic practices particularly helpful in those moments of uncertainty? Sharing those might inspire others who are going through similar challenges.
Going through a lot of thoughts in my head... This video brought calmness and made me to know that I am not alone.... Thank you for this
The Daily Stoic is the book I read everyday to meditate on a wise quote by the stoics.
Good vibrations =)
Some days your videos is the only thing that makes me feel better about my life. Thankyou so much 🙏
Calm and composed..ALWAYS WINS!!!🔥🔥
I love the third point the most. It's the realization that there's a difference between reality and our perception of reality. It's powerful and that makes it the kind of thing that can control us or something that we have the power to control.
To bear trials with a calm mind robs misfortune of its strength and burden.
What a great way of living. In the end it is all about attitude. Unfortunate events can transform you into a person that is much stronger than before if you let them.
"Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking." - Marcus Aurelius
Inner peace and freedom is something that is most holy and is beyond the clutches of any ism except Humanism.
Hi again ! This stoic "lesson" I believe, is one of the Best You send out to us ! Yes, I have been practising stoic ways for quite some time now, as Mr.Tolle also is talking
With true heart about stoicism. So I have 2 good teachers now apart from Nature 🌔😊🤗😷🐿🌾
Can’t wait to read all the quotes in the comment section!
Your videos has changed my life. I do not know how I would be able to be the same ever again. Thank you.
I love life, it is a surprise always! Your video is always Life itself, how blessed are we to have you "Thank You" 🙏❤
Sir, I have to admit that this video is fantastic and most captivating. Excellent and mind strengthening it is.
I watch this every morning to remind myself to always receive inner peace
Being this way most of the time, what I've experienced though, is that the more one knows how to handle life, our emotions and all, and come out of hardships as good as untouched or stronger, well, the Universe serves me even harder lessons yet to take on! Ugh! I've come to understand that it's kind of a never ending story, until passing! But, I do find life should become easier and lighter with age.
I've skimmed a lot, and that's already much better! I'm out of the rat race! Hurray!
Thanks!
I think I live sort of a stoic life. This video gave me a good understanding about stoicism and how it ties into my beliefs. Thank you for the great video.
Thanks Einzelganger for another profound and thought provoking video. These videos of yours have given me access to schools of wisdom that I'd never been aware of before.
Overthinking creates too much stress ..
Really needed this today. Can't thank you enough!
I start each day being so thankful that I've been born in the time and place I have been. I have every reasonable explanation to never have to burry any of my three children. This is a world my ancestors could have only dreamed of.
In the grand scheme of things - Thank you for making this video!
Good video! And I listen for the comforting music as well as the philosophy!
Excellent video. Such a relevant message. Much needed. Thank you 🙏
Been practicing Stoicism since September of 2020. Thank you
I need this info. in times like these where there is global warming threats, AI taking people’s jobs, record number of debt, inflation still high, and houses becoming unaffordable, it feels like we have control over nothing. thank you for helping me with this
Thank you very much for all your work for us! It had and still helps me a lot on my way to try to live life as she appears to me. Very good material for intelectual or mental and emotional and spiritual health. Thank you very much! 🙏
A full code of conduct for life. A strong philosophy! Great job man. I suscribed when your channel was
Amazing script and video background. We should look at ancient Mediterranean philosophy more often. It is like pragmatic buddhism :)
this channel really improved my life, regrettably, my hands are short to only saying thank you, so, thank you Sir.
I appreciate how you comprehend your content with such simple yet good visuals. Please keep making videos. Love from India
I am so happy I found this channel and stoicism in general. It's like hes speaking to me. Incredible. Though I imagine I'm not the only one who feels this way. I need to do some serious growth and this is putting it all into perspective. I'm lost and need to figure life out.
2:155
We will certainly test you with a touch of fear and famine and loss of property, life, and crops. Give good news to those who patiently endure-
- Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran
The first two principles are really all you would ever need. I loved this video.
I didnt know these principles are also Stoicism. Indeed they are the golden rules shared by great school of thoughts. Thank you.
Thank you for this video. I needed this yesterday. It calms me now that I am missing someone. I guess he just passed my life and walked on. Just glad for the happy moments.
It would be awesome to have this as an podcast on Spotify
Stuk voor stuk, top video's man. Ga zo door Einzelgänger!
This is by far, one of my favorite videos about Stoicism.. Simply majestic ❤️
I don't know when i stumbled across this channel but i ain't complaining.
not to be obnoxious or anything but this video changed my life
Thank you for your videos, quality, and contents!🙌🌌❤ You make complex and difficult topics easier to understand! The pace in you videoes are calming and the right speed; it's easy to follow and take in each word.
I'm deeply thankful for your help! Eternally grateful.
Good to see sound and rational thinkers are still a thing in the current "2020" turmoil we are in. Best wishes everyone.
7:45 one of my favorite quotes from Marcus Aurelius 💪
Thank you for posting this at just the right minute, I've spent the last month trying to avoid political news and I saw your video just before I clicked on another. :)
Hard to avoid chaos these days but stoicism has served me well
You're welcome!
@@Einzelgänger these are the lessons that I have always known but I have to revisit every so often. Like reading a book again
Your videos have helped me out of some dark times. You have my grateful thanks.
I love this video stoicism is one of my favorite my Goal is to be like my favorite Marcus Auerluis I pray i get to visit where he ruled he was the last ruler and my favorite stoicism has given me peace and tranquility thanks for opening my mind.
Great video, thanks for the lesson 👍
You're videos always help me ground and center
This has to be one of your best.
Just a thought .
De Dao to Peace is:
1.
Breath in and know that I am breathing in because only a dead man cannot breath in.
2. Breath out so that I can breath you in.
Just hearing your voice turns me into a peaceful state
Congratulations on 666k subscribers, this shows that you guided 600,000+ people I'm grateful you made this channel
'In the grand scheme of things, we're not that important' indeed!
Thank you for your great videos. Your calm voice transports the message very well...
I've watched this video many times, it always helps.
Thank you.
Thankyou for your Time And Energy God Bless You 💎
This is my fav channel! thank you for the quality content
Thank you so much for your great work dear Einzelgänger 🦋
Excellent video as always...
accept life as it is. it's that simple for you to be happy.
Thank you so much! I was feeling a deep anxiety because I have to finish my thesis, in philosophy by the way, and I just stopped. The fear of failure and many other (imaginary) possibilities had me paralized. Now, I feel like it's simply another event on my life. Important, but no definitive of who I am.
Not every stoic practiced what they preach. Even though they have a lot of wisdom and principles, but to actually put it in practice is a completely different story. It requires exceptional determination that only a few are able to.
Love your contents man. Keep em flowing!
Such beautiful, wise, thought provoking inner peace inducing videos. Thank you Einzelganger
These is the era most Great Mans & Masculinity is struggling,
Thank you, these shall pass & all Men will rise
Sometimes I feel too much progressivism creates too much uncertainty which in turn causes too much stress. Given that society changes so quickly now the lack of continuity is a major stressor on humanities overall mental health. Coupled with the ability to see all the uncertainty in the world all at once via the internet we are experiencing something never before experienced by human beings and certainly not something that’s “in accordance with nature”
Today I really need to hear these words. Thank you Einzelgänger
Thanks for these nuggets of wisdom. As you say, animals live the present resorting to fight or flight mode depending on the event they are facing but then get out of it without a trace. It probably explains the lack of worry and rumination you refer to at 08:41 but may not explain they would live fear and anger in the present, nonetheless. I think the issue is that for animals emotions are spontaneous and short-lived and are not burdened by memory.
Love the way you make clear videos, and tell every piece of information in a calm manner.
Keep it up bro.
I don’t know if you’ve heard but France has been under attack as if COVID wasn’t enough. This was really needed thank you
This is a very useful summary of important principles to lead a peaceful and happy life!
I guess I am already kind of a stoic person 😉 because I take life as it comes without worrying too much.
The best attitude is that of a child who while peacefully playing lives totally in the presence. If you always worry about the future and are afraid of becoming old, then you will automatically become old much faster.
I rarely watch TV, because the daily news about terrible happenings all over the world only make us worry too much and there’s nothing we can do about it anyway. I think life was much easier a century before us, when people had no TV and no Internet.
It is a natural fact that life is limited and I’m not afraid about death.
It is our thoughts which make us unhappy, not what is happening in real. What I found interesting in this lecture is the statement that our mind is capable of turning fantasy into reality. This can be a gift, but also end in a nightmare. The best remedy is to always observe our thoughts and stay focused on the present. Then we can avoid ending up in a carousel of thoughts which make us sleepless and from which it is difficult to escape.
I needed that😁 -thanks Diana👍💙