I really appreciate these videos. Their calm nature nurtures deep and honest introspection. Marcus Aurelius' Meditations have been a favorite of mine, especially when you know he was writing these to himself, and knowing the duties he had. There is no deception possible when you are confronted with your own shortcomings by your own judge. Reflection is necessary to take a step back from your perceptions and beliefs, but in the end, it's the integrity of your soul that is on the line, and this work is really important to do.
I agree with the other commenter about the editing. I'd rather take the time and watch all of your video in its full length than deal with the frequent cuts. Love your videos very much, so please don't take this as an insult. I'm glad your channel is growing and I've followed you from the start. Love ya!
This is a fantastic video. As with all your others. I just found you tonight and am so glad I did. One thing I felt to point out that I feel is worth adding is learning to differentiate when your thoughts and judgements of yourself are coming from your higher or 'divine' self. And when they are coming from your lower self. You mentioned the inner self being extremely harsh. I don't believe this is always a good thing. Or coming from your highest portion of yourself. For instance if you constantly overthink or berate yourself after a conversation with someone or outthink yourself into taking action on your goals or dreams because a part of you says it too risky or wont work. That isnt coming from the best part of you but rather a lower part of you. Usually from some form of trauma or wounding or a pattern you picked up from a parent. That you then allow to control you and your behaviours and choices. Its important to learn to know when you're operating from your higher nature and your lower nature. Its not easy at first but the more you do it. The better you will become at knowing the difference. And the louder the higher portion of you will become. As opposed to the lower portion having the drivers seat. As it does for many of us. Ive found that the more work you do on yourself and clearing away the woundings. The easier it is to hear the calls from that higher place within yourself and begin to listen to it and align with it.
“So think about these things a little bit ..I’ll think about why I wanted to sit right next to a smokey fire.” Made me audibly laugh 😂 It’s a thought I’ve shared nearly every time I light up the fire pit. Nice to observe from a distance though 😅
Thank you for your depth and heartfelt thoughts. You are a beautiful person. While I was listening to you right now, I felt how your words just expanded my openness to feel truly understood and seen by others. That to me is a very beautiful gift. :) 🤍💐
9:38 This the most overlooked path of life, when it comes to choosing careers or a life to live around. It is hard to believe that a majority of us aged from 14-18 years old, are committing to a life when we haven't had the experience of life to make such a drastic decision. Some are more fortunate and find their calling early, some come later, but the educational system is one hell of a matrix.
Love Marcus Aurelius, but recently I''ve been dedicating some time to Plato. Not so much into estoicism but I would love to hear you talking about his ideas if it fits.
Another excellent, thought-provoking video. I'm jealous of your bonfire and the lake. I used to live in a one-room rustic cabin at the end of a private dirt road right at the base of Mohonk Mountain which enabled me to have regular bonfires and my dog to run loose. I miss it but I'm grateful for the sunshine I have in my current home for gardening. It's also pretty handy to have a bathroom, a shower, and a kitchen. There's also this neat gadget on the wall and when I press it the heat comes on like magic. No wood to split or fire to stoke. I digress, however. I'm wondering what your religious/spiritual beliefs are--and, if that's not too personal, would you mind making a video about it?
Some developed animals such as dogs and apes also feel emotions like guilt and they can also do a limited amount of intentional planning. So these faculties are not what distinguish us from animals. Human beings are the highest-evolved beings. They possess clearly-reflected consciousness, and this makes them superior to animals. No other being has such a clear reflection of consciousness. Human beings can distinguish between good and bad with the help of their consciousness, and when in trouble they can find a way out, with its help. No one likes to live in misery and suffering, far less human beings, whose consciousness can find means of relief. Life without sorrow and suffering is a life of happiness and bliss, and that is what people desire. Everyone is in quest of happiness; in fact it is people’s nature to seek happiness. Now let us see what one does to achieve it and whether it is achieved by those means. In their search for happiness people are first attracted towards physical enjoyments. They amass wealth and try to achieve power and position to satisfy their desires for happiness. One who has a hundred rupees is not satisfied with it, one strives for a thousand rupees, but even possessing thousands of rupees does not satisfy. One wants a million, and so on. Then it is seen that a person having influence in a district wants to extend it over a province, provincial leaders want to become national leaders, and when they have achieved that there creeps in a desire for world leadership. Mere acquisition of wealth, power and position does not satisfy a person. The acquisition of something limited only creates the want for more, and the quest for happiness finds no end. The hunger for possessing is unending. It is limitless and infinite. However dignified or lofty the achievement, it fails to set at rest people’s unlimited quest for happiness. Those who hanker after wealth will not be satisfied until they can obtain unlimited wealth. Nor will the seeker of power, position and prestige be satisfied until he or she can get these in limitless proportions, as all these are objects of the world. The world itself is finite and cannot provide infinite objects. Naturally, therefore, the greatest worldly acquisition, even if it be the entire globe, would not secure anything of an infinite and permanent character. What then is that infinite, eternal thing which will provide everlasting happiness? The Cosmic Entity alone is infinite and eternal. It alone is limitless. And the eternal longing of human beings for happiness can only be satiated by realization of the Infinite. The ephemeral nature of worldly possessions, power and position can only lead one to the conclusion that none of the things of the finite and limited world can set at rest the everlasting urge for happiness. Their acquisition merely gives rise to further longing. Only realization of the Infinite can do it. The Infinite can be only one, and that is the Cosmic Entity. Hence it is only the Cosmic Entity that can provide everlasting happiness - the quest for which is the characteristic of every human being. In reality, behind this human urge is hidden the desire, the longing, for attainment of the Cosmic Entity. It is the very nature of every living being. This alone is the dharma of every person. The word dharma signifies “property”. The English word for it is “nature”, “characteristic” or “property”. The nature of fire is to burn or produce heat. It is the characteristic or property of fire and is also termed the nature of fire. Similarly, the dharma or nature of a human being is to seek the Cosmic Entity.
Discussing ancient philosophy is quite refreshing. Keep it up
"If you plan on being anything less than you are capable of being, you will probably be unhappy all the days of your life. - Abraham Maslow
Ahhhh that would explain a lot ! thanks
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Woww that just changed my perspective on life. Thank you
This is medicine for our time.
You will become a huge UA-camr one day my brother. These videos will blow up and I'm here for it!
I agree
Love this... Live like you're always watching yourself.
But as someone who loves yourself. That is the key.
I really appreciate these videos. Their calm nature nurtures deep and honest introspection. Marcus Aurelius' Meditations have been a favorite of mine, especially when you know he was writing these to himself, and knowing the duties he had.
There is no deception possible when you are confronted with your own shortcomings by your own judge. Reflection is necessary to take a step back from your perceptions and beliefs, but in the end, it's the integrity of your soul that is on the line, and this work is really important to do.
I agree with the other commenter about the editing. I'd rather take the time and watch all of your video in its full length than deal with the frequent cuts. Love your videos very much, so please don't take this as an insult. I'm glad your channel is growing and I've followed you from the start. Love ya!
This is a fantastic video. As with all your others. I just found you tonight and am so glad I did. One thing I felt to point out that I feel is worth adding is learning to differentiate when your thoughts and judgements of yourself are coming from your higher or 'divine' self. And when they are coming from your lower self. You mentioned the inner self being extremely harsh. I don't believe this is always a good thing. Or coming from your highest portion of yourself. For instance if you constantly overthink or berate yourself after a conversation with someone or outthink yourself into taking action on your goals or dreams because a part of you says it too risky or wont work. That isnt coming from the best part of you but rather a lower part of you. Usually from some form of trauma or wounding or a pattern you picked up from a parent. That you then allow to control you and your behaviours and choices. Its important to learn to know when you're operating from your higher nature and your lower nature. Its not easy at first but the more you do it. The better you will become at knowing the difference. And the louder the higher portion of you will become. As opposed to the lower portion having the drivers seat. As it does for many of us. Ive found that the more work you do on yourself and clearing away the woundings. The easier it is to hear the calls from that higher place within yourself and begin to listen to it and align with it.
“So think about these things a little bit ..I’ll think about why I wanted to sit right next to a smokey fire.” Made me audibly laugh 😂 It’s a thought I’ve shared nearly every time I light up the fire pit. Nice to observe from a distance though 😅
Thought of commenting about this cracked me up😂❤️❤️
Same, you then smell like BBQ for the next week. Lots to think and ponder on lol
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its not a real fire pit the background is AI generated
the sea seems to repeat itself and stuff but the bench is real
Suddenly I feel so relaxed
Agreed..❤❤❤
Really appreciating the exceptional way you express wise concepts, thank you 💛
It is very calming to listen to you.
By the way, amazing place... my idea of a dream relaxation getaway..❤
I was searching for this type of wisdom and knowledge so long and now I found your chanel. Thank you for sharin❤
9:27 I absolutely love this part, it's my favorite. I was also smiling when you said that Marcus Aurelius is our best friend :) he indeed is ❤
not only the wisdom, but this sense of humor (11:59) is deeply appreciated too
I love and resonate with your content a lot ! I am gratefull for your existence and you sharing with us ! Lots of love and appreciation to you ! 💕🌻
First video here. Its calming and happy you shared your thoughts in a calm way.
this brings so much peace and understanding.
Goddamn this is an incredible channel
Thank you for your depth and heartfelt thoughts. You are a beautiful person. While I was listening to you right now, I felt how your words just expanded my openness to feel truly understood and seen by others. That to me is a very beautiful gift. :) 🤍💐
Great talk. Cheers.
Love this content!! Thank you
Absolutely amazing
9:38 This the most overlooked path of life, when it comes to choosing careers or a life to live around. It is hard to believe that a majority of us aged from 14-18 years old, are committing to a life when we haven't had the experience of life to make such a drastic decision. Some are more fortunate and find their calling early, some come later, but the educational system is one hell of a matrix.
You’re a true gift thank you.
I just ordered Marcus Aurelius meditations because of you and your channel thank you
Loving the atmosphere of your videos.
And the content!
Honestly, you're a very attractive man & your wife/girlfriend is lucky.
Thank you for this.
Love Marcus Aurelius, but recently I''ve been dedicating some time to Plato. Not so much into estoicism but I would love to hear you talking about his ideas if it fits.
Thank you!
It's about self-improvement, not punishment ♥️
This is really good. Agree to so much.
May I ask what mic gear you use? The sound is great also. Keep up the fantastic work. Thank you
Thanks!
I think these small cuts are very jarring, and I much more preferred your videos without. But appreciate the wisdom as always, greetings from Denmark
This literally me in my room every night before going to sleep.
Thank you.
I will have to check out meditations from Marcus Aurelius. Sounds like some very useful quotes.
Another excellent, thought-provoking video. I'm jealous of your bonfire and the lake. I used to live in a one-room rustic cabin at the end of a private dirt road right at the base of Mohonk Mountain which enabled me to have regular bonfires and my dog to run loose. I miss it but I'm grateful for the sunshine I have in my current home for gardening. It's also pretty handy to have a bathroom, a shower, and a kitchen. There's also this neat gadget on the wall and when I press it the heat comes on like magic. No wood to split or fire to stoke. I digress, however. I'm wondering what your religious/spiritual beliefs are--and, if that's not too personal, would you mind making a video about it?
love this vid☘.
What camera do you use?
great video as always ! but i personnaly prefere when you do not edit your video ;))
Some developed animals such as dogs and apes also feel emotions like guilt and they can also do a limited amount of intentional planning. So these faculties are not what distinguish us from animals.
Human beings are the highest-evolved beings. They possess clearly-reflected consciousness, and this makes them superior to animals. No other being has such a clear reflection of consciousness. Human beings can distinguish between good and bad with the help of their consciousness, and when in trouble they can find a way out, with its help. No one likes to live in misery and suffering, far less human beings, whose consciousness can find means of relief. Life without sorrow and suffering is a life of happiness and bliss, and that is what people desire. Everyone is in quest of happiness; in fact it is people’s nature to seek happiness. Now let us see what one does to achieve it and whether it is achieved by those means.
In their search for happiness people are first attracted towards physical enjoyments. They amass wealth and try to achieve power and position to satisfy their desires for happiness. One who has a hundred rupees is not satisfied with it, one strives for a thousand rupees, but even possessing thousands of rupees does not satisfy. One wants a million, and so on. Then it is seen that a person having influence in a district wants to extend it over a province, provincial leaders want to become national leaders, and when they have achieved that there creeps in a desire for world leadership. Mere acquisition of wealth, power and position does not satisfy a person. The acquisition of something limited only creates the want for more, and the quest for happiness finds no end. The hunger for possessing is unending. It is limitless and infinite.
However dignified or lofty the achievement, it fails to set at rest people’s unlimited quest for happiness. Those who hanker after wealth will not be satisfied until they can obtain unlimited wealth. Nor will the seeker of power, position and prestige be satisfied until he or she can get these in limitless proportions, as all these are objects of the world. The world itself is finite and cannot provide infinite objects. Naturally, therefore, the greatest worldly acquisition, even if it be the entire globe, would not secure anything of an infinite and permanent character. What then is that infinite, eternal thing which will provide everlasting happiness?
The Cosmic Entity alone is infinite and eternal. It alone is limitless. And the eternal longing of human beings for happiness can only be satiated by realization of the Infinite. The ephemeral nature of worldly possessions, power and position can only lead one to the conclusion that none of the things of the finite and limited world can set at rest the everlasting urge for happiness. Their acquisition merely gives rise to further longing. Only realization of the Infinite can do it. The Infinite can be only one, and that is the Cosmic Entity. Hence it is only the Cosmic Entity that can provide everlasting happiness - the quest for which is the characteristic of every human being. In reality, behind this human urge is hidden the desire, the longing, for attainment of the Cosmic Entity. It is the very nature of every living being. This alone is the dharma of every person.
The word dharma signifies “property”. The English word for it is “nature”, “characteristic” or “property”. The nature of fire is to burn or produce heat. It is the characteristic or property of fire and is also termed the nature of fire. Similarly, the dharma or nature of a human being is to seek the Cosmic Entity.
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it's funny how you would have to watch yourself literally when editing this video :)
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i disagree that animals operate on instinct i see so many times they exhibit remorse guilt like your dog did in the beginning
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Do you have instagram?