Regardless of who you are, or what you did in this life, the day after they put you in the ground, the world forgets. It took me 50 years to realize this simple truth.
I recently turned 70 and I really feel like 50 and I realized long ago that there is power, happiness and peace of mind in solitude! I am alone not lonely!
About 15 years ago I shut everyone out of my life except for family. Best thing I ever did. Nothing but gossip ,backstabbing etc. Removing myself from friends gave me greater strength and confidence.
Justine that is so true, try asking them for $50 and see what all your FB friends do...ignore is usually the result. I have an acquaintance in Texas who recently became homeless and did his 100 odd friends come to his assistance? No only I I sent him a few dollars. Nice surname! So few genuine souls. Best Wishes.
@@dayamitrasaraswati6276 Very wise words… readers, sit with this.. to depend upon is to terminate all other avenues, to limitlessly rely on someone is unrealistic because they will be with their own stuff. “No one is thinking about you, they’re thinking about themselves…just like you!” May we all realise response-ability and self accountability…. From here God / Love works through us with ease. ✨
@@batphink2655 I have never been on FB. I was 31 when this all came out in 2005, I would chat to people at local pub… this is sent to show us we can collect “friends” but it will have a deeper lesson I don’t feel to get involved with… UA-cam is my only Social media… the last 20 years has been a complete game changer and hopefully we all reset as loving beings that need no attention from others. ✨Give Not Gain✨ ❤️
It does but it comes with life experience and making the correct life choices. Having fucked up and knowing it's all your fault is not the best frame of mind to be in when alone. Fucked up= You have made choices so bad they will hurt your children's, children. Some women do this but society does not hold them accountable. So the victim standpoint is taken. On the other hand for men solitude can be a great place to self reflect and grow but you will suffer and if your weak you might wimp out and run to your GP for pills. And then go back to blaming everyone else. Only the strong can endure the dark night of the soul. You will have to face yourself and endure the pain that comes with knowing the hurt you have caused those you love most. Many men will crumple on the floor begging for mercy at the foot of this dark monument.
Im 67 and I found out that being alone with my dogs is more peacefull, fullfilling, no negativity and a lot of time to focus on our health, ideas and passion. I refrain from having somebody to my side for health and longevity because I believe having someone will only give stress more rhan happiness. The only thing I always care is my knees and health. As long as I had no problem with my knees and health I had no fear of living alone.
“In your darkest moments”. That’s what I learned many years ago. When I was down and out nobody wanted to listen to my woes. Not self-pity, just to release the pressure of poverty and near homelessness. Since then I’ve learned how to be my own best friend because I’ll always be willing to listen.
@@Sugarsail1 all material things are, i think they were just making an analogy that true friends were something that are not everywhere, not necessarily assessing a monetary value to them.
I was sat in my garden the other day, it was cold foggy, and wet. On my own, I was surrounded by beauty, the trees had song birds ready to land on my feeders to help them through the winter months. I have very little in wealth, money etc but my garden is my soul.
@TheGodParticle - "In the Garden" I COME TO THE GARDEN ALONE, While the dew is still on the roses, And the voice I hear, falling on my ear, The Son of God discloses. And He walks with me, And He talks with me, And He tells me I am His own, And the joy we share as we tarry there None other has ever known He speaks and the sound of His voice Is so sweet the birds hush their singing And the melody that He gave to me Within my heart is ringing And He walks with me And He talks with me And He tells me I am His own And the joy we share as we tarry there None other has ever known I'd stay in the garden with Him 'Tho the night around me be falling But He bids me go; through the voice of woe His voice to me is calling And He walks with me And He talks with me And He tells me I am His own And the joy we share as we tarry there None other has ever known.
I'm happiest and most content when I'm alone. I'm also independent and self-reliant to a fault and have never felt the need to conform. It's worked for 80 years so far.
For most of us, friends and family all have their limits in what they will do for you, what they will listen to, accept or accommodate. A few people have a friend or family member that is always there for them, unconditional, and accepts everything about them, AND is fun to talk to. For everyone else, you either adapt or end up as a suicide. Some people have a gregarious personality, and always have friends or family around, and they thrive on it, but they're always the most outspoken and dominant among whatever crowd they're in. I've noticed these are the people who are the links to every group, or branch of people I know - or who I know everyone else THROUGH - that is, once you meet them, you meet all their friends, and have a whole other "branch" of friends/acquaintances though them. Those who don't have any of these type of 'friends' have very few friends, because each of their friends is a social dead end: there is no one else they know, or are introduced to, through that friend, except maybe a family member of theirs, but they're only acquaintances.
I can't have solitude--I am happily married to a wife who is a friend and a lover. Plus I have insatiable curiosity about people and the world at large so I go out to bars and try to sit alone at least once a week on my 'Solo Night Out' which I have been doing for over a decade, while wife could have her girls' night in those days. Having said that, I have drastically cut my 'friends circle' over the last 3-4 years and no regrets. Most were not 'friends' and were at our parties for booze and food with probably hidden envy and agendas. They were almost all broken people: Multiple marriages, kids from multiple marriages, bad careers. It was their choices and/or bad luck in life. But not my place to live a lie with such friends. So I have cut down meeting them drastically. In fact, other than my wife, I don't find much joy in even engaging with the remaining friends. Two nights ago, I was in a bar and sat alone for hours in a sea of people. I was happy with the occasional chat with the bartenders. But an acquaintance decided to sit with me at the bar and dumped is sorry tales of life and picked a fight with a woman and her friends and I had to steer him away. Not a pleasant experience. I wished I had not made 'friends' like him to begin with.
Thank god I realized quite early that one only needs a handful of good people in their life. Never cared for others' opinions and always lived life according to my wish. Bought a farm when I was 32, have lived on the farm for over a decade now, with 4 dogs and numerous birds, snakes and wild animals. Absolute peace!! 🙂
Agree, I know a lot of people but have no friends and am content with my life and how I'm living it. If you're secure with yourself, that's a life well lived.
My true friend is my beautiful cat, no words need to be spoken, just a genuine unconditional true connection of friendship based on trust and loyalty, and the occasional belly tickle. No but honestly pets are wonderful companions and they are truly kind and forgiving and pass no judgment. I feel more at ease around my cat than people and I’m quite happy that way as he excepted me and my partner into his life when we rescued him from abandonment. 😻
@@grimsonforce7504 There are literally MILLIONS of cat owners who disagree with you. In fact, it is haters like you who I excluded from my life years ago....thanks for the reminder of how worthless people like you really are.
The only animal that is not trustworthy, is the human being. Other animals are honest in their behaviour: they'll growl or bite if they feel uncomfortable or they'll snuggle up to you for trust, warm and companionship.
60 years ago my grandpa told me about friends.. He said "if you live to be 75 and you have 3 really true friends that you can count on no matter what, you will be very lucky.". He was right. I've been the lone ranger ever since, but never lonely.. Friends are overrated..🍷😎
@@NorthRiver-zw9lb You cannot prove that, just as I cannot prove there is... and the concept of God varies a lot anyway so its all subjective in the end regardless of religion.
This is crazy. I currently have no friends. It’s hard to adjust to no social life when your thoughts cannot be separated from your own existence. But after a while, you eventually adapt. And from then on, personal growth is exponential and inevitable. YOU become your sole focus. But not in a selfish way. But rather in a reflective, peaceful and conscientious way.
I am the same, an introvert. I have God as my best friend and I'm very happy with Him in my life. I stay away from gossip and negativity, I feel I don't belong there. I prefer silence being to myself and praying rather than useless chatter. I hardly have friends but I'm at peace and contented.
I learnt the power of solitude from walking in my local mountains in SW Ireland. I often was alone for whole days up in wild, remote places. It is where I learnt contemplation and where I truly got to know myself. I was often alone, but never lonely. When you come to truly know yourself you are never alone.
4 years ago, unexpected divorce after 30 years left me with depression, loneliness, and fear. At 67 years , it was a blessing, an awakening, the opening of a doorway into true , self discovery. All the fears transformed into a deep appreciation and gratitude of the power of solitude, the opportunity to begin the amazing journey inward of shradda ; that which lies in the heart ; a knowing of a oneness with God , a joy incomparable to any experience, a knowing that I am never really alone , the Ultimate ,Absolute ,Truth, to know that I am a soul, immortal, invisible, eternal. Solitude has revealed the secret of secrets and the most powerful force in the cosmos ; love . Thank you Anthony Hopkins for creating this space to participate in the boundless, limitless , freedom where thought is magical. Namaste 🙏
After I got rid of all the toxic people from my life, I ended up alone. It has been over 5 years since I actually had a conversation with someone and I do feel lonely but also completely liberated. I have access to the entire knowledge of the human species in the palm of my hand and as my hobby, passion, pass time and obsession is to learn everything about everything I will never get bored. For relaxation, I have an extensive games library so I can escape reality while I contemplate what I have learnt. Being alone is quite peaceful and a lot less stressful.
During Covid, I was locked in a hotel room for 7 weeks. Not allowed out at all. I was well happy. Enjoyed the peace and quiet. World outside was going mad and I was chilled.
What they did to you is false incarceration. You might’ve been happy, but they did you wrong, they deprived you of your freedom. There are laws against that, you should look it up.
@@MikeD-zu3nu mate, I was working for a very wealthy family full of old people. I had to be quarantined before I could enter their bubble. The locals thought covid didn't apply to them and kept breaking the quarantine . We had to start again numerous times. I was treated at all times with respect and kindness. Those on the team that did get covid were given world class medical treatment. I could have walked away at any time and given my job up. You would happily have swopped places with me for what they were paying!!! Cleared all my debts.
@@paullooney2522 I had to have the jabs as a condition of employment. 4 months pay, as a covid bonus to take the jab. I couldn't get home without the jab, so I rolled the dice.
As an Alpa Male who has spent 44 of my 77 years in quiet meditation, I have found that first, I like myself and find that Boxing, Surfing, Asian fighting arts, Spiritual growth and self-determination at work are not encouraged by others, only by myself. I speak useful words, or I remain silent. I move slowly but am aware of Human or Spirits around me at all times. I have been robbed while alone, stabbed alone and fought for my life on the streets of L.A. California while alone. Surviving them all alone. I like myself.
Solitude is vital to a healthy relationship with self. I feel bad for those that will basically do anything to avoid spending quality time with themselves.
I discovered this when I stopped drinking a decade or so ago, so many of my so called _friends_ abandoned me when I needed them most. Didn't want to know. Luckily I'm quite happy in my own company and now ( although still friendly ) keep these people at an arms length and my life is so much better for it.
Im 44. My wife left taking away my kid 2 years ago I don't know whether she will ever come back..the 2 years of solitude was something I could not bear, though I am feeling better now. But time to time I feel extremely sad... Worrying why this happened to me .I have very few friends, but always i thought low of me , because I have only q few friends. But seeing this video, i learned somthing new about life..that solitude is not actually bad.
She’s likely not coming back and if she does you shouldn’t accept her. Your life isn’t a revolving door where people can come and go as they please. Be there for your children and find someone who respects and accepts you.
That was me 5 years ago buddy. After 3 years my children are back in my life now that they recognize the stable environment that I have newly constructed for myself. Stay strong and be kind
Everything is impermanent, friends, family, your health, your life. So clinging to what will dissolve like sand in your hands is the root of all suffering....let go of "should be" and relax into "it is"
And then there's the introverts, who generally gain energy from spending time alone and can feel drained by large social gatherings, and extroverts, who are energized by being around others and often enjoy social interaction. I am definitely an introvert. I was glad to find this out years ago because I was thinking there was something really wrong with me along with my slow learning and memory problems. Lac of interest may very well be a huge part of my learning issues. I have a lot of skills and learned mostly from repetition and enjoying working with my hands and doing work that you can see progress happening in real time. Being different isn't the end of the world but it can be challenging. Thanks for posting this video Sir! I really enjoy listening to it over and over again hoping to remember this when people around me are overwhelming. Peace✌️
This is 100% me. No friends nor any acquaintances. If I'm stronger or not, it really doesn't matter because it doesn't matter to me so it's not exhausting at all for me about what other people think. Whatever they think is what they think. It no longer matters anymore.
I’m 59. Married to my wife, together 43 years. I have one friend (F40) I rarely see. I’m happy as a trucker working 6 days away at a time. Working away if time for me. Time to process the world. I’m happy.
I hope to find that someday man. 34 here, a few long term relationships, but I've gotten caught up in my job and enjoyed being alone. Guess I gotta get back out there, it's easy to get comfortable.
Exactly the same experience ,starts off as loneliness then resilience builds and you change and you become someone else . Solitude then becomes the answer .........
I felt the deepest loneliness in the past when I tried my best to fit in with my peers and seek other's validation just because I hated seeing myself alone.
I am 58 years old now. I have always led a lonely life. No real friends, just aquantineses. I have been married 35 years and I no my solitude and always not wanting to be around people may have strained my marriage. I don't like being around people, I don't need the social connection and never have. This has given me answers I have often sought in myself. It all makes more sense now!
These topics confuse people because there is no clear category of people it is for. People like you start thinking that it is for you or relate to you. That's not normal. Must do the right thing and maintain balance even if you don't like it.
Nothing confusing me. I have never had friends, really wanted friends. Don't like being around people. If people can't use you in one way or the other they don't want you. My life of solitude suits me just fine!
One of the most tragic and sad things that I can think of is the number of people who go through life thinking only of the external world presented to us without ever seeing ourselves. Introspection and reflection seem rejected in modern culture and that costs us our very souls. Thank you, Mr. Hopkins,.
I have never heard that you need many friends in order to be successful, and I'm over 70 years old. What I've heard throughout my life is that you need good contacts to be successful, because it's not just about what you know. It's also who you know. Contacts are not necessarily friends.
🎯❗️I agree. It’s DEFINITELY *who* you know, when it comes to being able to generate a good/decent amount of revenue. It’s being ACQUAINTED with certain people (having good social capital), not being friends with them that matters.
Being an English kid who ended up in America with a crazy mother and pushed into a foster system never seeing my dad or extended family ever again. It’s been a struggle for me with validation. Hard to be forgotten but I push on with own family now. I cherish my solitude.
I'm 78 now an only child I learned at a young age that all I really needed was myself. Being an only taught me to count on me , I have some acquaintances but few real friends ,I found very early that people that talk the most really say the least .
I'm 50 always been somewhat a "loner" , However 20 yrs ago I took on being a full time unpaid carer for my elder brother ❤️who's a paranoid schizophrenic 🧠❤️ & within 2 yrs society had left me behind & forgot about me 🌍🏡 it's almost 2025 & Nothing has changed ,other than a profound sense of Wellbeing & Happiness(on my behalf ,& to me as importantly my brothers), & by happiness I truly mean that ❤️ commenting now & again on UA-cam is as far Social as I go🌍 👌 I'm my friend 👣❤️🌍
I have painfully tried for years to be accepted and included. When this doesn’t happen I look in the mirror and say, “What’s wrong with me?” I have built a wall around myself now and until hearing this felt as if it was my social coffin. I hope that you are right Mr. Hopkins, I know nothing can magically happen, but it has me wondering how much of what you said is truly a realistic goal. I have no other choice but to try this, ironically I am a school teacher and a surrounded by hundreds of people everyday. What is clear is that there is a difference between being in society and being a part of it.
In the darkest moments of life you stand steady as a rock based on your self belief and internal power gained from the times of solitude and self growth. Great video ❤❤❤
I could go on & on but I’ve believed in this mindset most of my life. I’m just 52 and have never had more than 3 close friends at once and over the years I’ve had to cut them out. My God & savior , My Wife, & one gentlemen that shares the passion of outdoors as I do. Im at peace!
I’m 63 and have had failed relationships many so called friends and I found my solitude and walked away from these energy draining people. It takes time to find yourself and your true love who is my best friend.
This is a bad time of the year for people who like their solitude, as the general attitude is to try and make these people feel lonely because of the old happy family Christmas thing that’s presented to the media. Let me tell you something…..so many people hate these get togethers and envy the people who love their solitude and can walk away from it.🙏👌😎
I understand that, very much, I don't do Christmas anymore now my parents have passed away, I still give presents to family but I don't do the decorations and lights anymore, sometimes it all gets kicked out of you leaving you feeling winded. It's nice to escape from all the Christmas crap in my home.
I’ve found 10 minutes of daily meditation has been very helpful in making the most of solitude. My best days are ones where I pursue my goals alone most of the day, and then connect with the family members I’m closest to. I have no close friends outside of family, and for a long time felt that I was missing something. But I’ve come to realize that my life is richer and fuller because I can truly be myself and not the person others expect me to be.
I love watching "It's A Wonderful Life" and at the end Clarence writes a note.....No one is a failure who has friends. I can honestly say that I only have 3-4 friends, everyone else in my life are acquaintances.
it is not a question of how many people you know, but whether you know yourself. as I get older, my circle of friends becomes smaller because I become more aware of what matters to me in my relationship with others... this is what I have also raised my child to understand..,
"Constantly seeking approval from others, comes at a heavy cost", and we see it everywhere . . . I can freely admit that I have no close friends no people around me; I am quite happy to be alone in my own company, experiencing life as it comes along. "Those who follow the crowd, go no further than the crowd, those who go it alone finds themselves in places no one has ever been before" . . I have become the best version of myself . . .
I am the person you describe. I NEED nothing to be content, just myself. The wind, rain, sun, nature and the love of my two sons. My biggest pitfall was my job, extorting EVERY ounce of my pride, knowledge, energy while trying to suck the life out of your soul. I loved my job and my colleagues and was proud of my work and was recognized with many awards from outside clients. I truly think they lived on sucking strength out of others to feed their self. It was a tough career but they didnt break me. Thanks for your words of wisdom.
After working for 24 years as a researcher in field of UX.. i ve learned so much .. but wrt job .. i feel exactly the same.. happy with my family.. n love for nature
The story of my life today! Solitude, security with self, and complete contentedness and joy with my independence of being alone. Though I do have occasional company of my dog and girlfriend, I'm mostly alone. Thanks for sharing such wonderful wisdom.
Wise words, I realized the true strength comes from within not from the social circle. I still don't make friends to hangout, however create work related connections. I live my life to the fullest and the work Being Alone has reinforced my confidence in myself and what I can achieve.
Great video! A lot of wisdom in it!.At least 5 books good books suppressed in 15 minutes! One thing that could be added is that a lot of times when we are alone ,there are still inner partners and inner voices that truy hard to make us anxious and tear us apart. And to deal with them for me is even harder , then from the figures of the outer world! If you could make a video on this topic ,as well ,it would be GREAT!
It took me years to achieve but I love the man that looks back at me when I look in the mirror, the man I see is the man I want to be, I love that man. Covid tried to kill me put me in a coma for 47 days if i am to be honest I do not believe I ever woke I believe I now just watch and observe, I say this for many reasons but mostly because when I am around other people I feel like I am 3 or 4 seconds ahead and everyone looks past me. If I am rally in a loop I feel blessed to be me,
Lived all my life seeking solitude... Always disliked chattering noises, and the almost impossibility of escaping from it in places like school etc. Sounds are so invasive. Eyes you close, mouth you close.. Sounds are difficult to keep away.
This video clip shows how my life is. Perhaps that evolved naturally with time. I’m 74 now. Anyway, I think I can now move on with my life and give less thoughts of having more people in my life. Thank you.
Every 'yes' to something that doesn't serve you, is a 'no' to your own growth, and peace... each step brings you closer to becoming the best version of yourself.
Yes, Brother, I am sober and working on my 10th year. It is great to be alive. It is a Joy to see you, and here you are. and have been fixing it all alone in the shop. Mech. /Body man ::: Have a Great day
I’m 65. I cherish my solitude and three wonderful friends. My favorite times are those on my front porch, with a cigar or coffee, watching the wildlife and the woods in which I live. God Bless
Family is the only thing that matters to me...I have zero "friends " because I was lucky enough to have a father who instilled in me " trust no one outside your family"
I have lost one, if probably not the best friend I have had in life. I miss her so much every day and it sheds tears everytime i think about her. Honoring her memory keeps me connected with her in spirit. This somehow proves some of the points of this video. I just wish she was still with me in life. 🙌🏻😔
This stopped me in my tracks. I could not imagine being with out my best friend my love. I’m so sorry for your loss I truly am. One day we must all face this.
What's the most effective strategy during this period of volatility with the rate cut? Most of my portfolio is in (20% Index funds, 20% CD's 30% Bonds/T-bills and other assets) I want to explore different strategies to benefit from a potential bubble.
Adding META and NVDA are smart additions in my opinion. it's all about balancing your risk tolerance with your long-term goals. Partnering with a financial advisor can help streamline your strategy.
Absolutely! Wealth is made in bear markets. We aren’t in a bear market, but nibbling heavy red days has proven to be fruitful for me over 9 years of investing. I am at 2.25 mil. Biggest positions PLTR, TSLA, SCHD, NVDA, and now looking to build up DRGO alongside finding quality value/growth stocks to buy. I got $48k divs last year in taxable divs. Q2 taxable divs this year was $17,388 this year. Don't sell when the market is down. Having a skilled Fiduciary-counsellor that puts the time in to do in-depth research can be invaluable in strategizing your portfolio.
Oh I've heard similar things about hiring an advisor. It's hard to choose one that's very good though. Could you make some useful recommendations? Enthused about investing for my eventual retirement.
The advisor I’m currently working with is “ Eva Diane Herald “ , came across her in a Bloomberg interview for about five years now, and her performance has been consistently impressive.She’s quite known in her field, look her up.
Thanks for sharing. i searched her full name and found her web instantly. After reviewing her credentials and conducting due diligence, i reached out to her.
I never had a choice in this matter. I am autistic and highly intelligent. I either scare away people, or make them angry the second i open my mouth. People only interact with me, if i´m doing what THEY want, otherwise i´m completely ignored. I truly feel like an observer in this world, alone in crowded rooms. Alone, carrying with myself and dealing with all the baggage from my childhood and early adulthood abuse.
And I am so much happier because of it, the only thing I miss is conversation, but other than that, life is awesome, I may be homeless living in my car, the life is still awesome
@Gullvivas I'm not that young I'm 59, my health is okay, getting better, haven't seen a doctor in 2 years just recently started seeing one, not as bad as I expected just overweight, living on the beach isn't bad, not bad at all
I like solitude, I endure in solitude, I am happy and I relax in solitude.... I need no social validation I spend great hours in social media like facebook... but that to see vdos of places and people and posts of interest I am greatly happy and satisfied with myself thank you Sir Anthony Hopkins for reassuring me on myself
@@giggilboy4837 I get it’s lonely, but you have a choice and my choice is to just be as happy as i can be in each moment… most friends are false, most relationships are exhausting and chaotic… find things you like to do and serve others (volunteering work) it’s surprising how rewarding and fullfilling it is!… ✨✨
This is helpful and every father needs to teach their children this. As an adult understanding some philosophy I understand that philosophy, all versions of it, break down at some point. Duty? Hedonism? Only Socrates nailed it millennia ago. Know the difference between your desires and "needs". Our desires can be a problem but our needs are always good for us. Love this.
I’m 34. Not married and have a successful career as an engineer. I also run my side hustle (stock markets, investments etc). I noticed how I am ahead of most of my former colleagues in university. I attribute this to being solitude. I see myself as a sigma male.
It's fine to have periods of solitude, we all need that but, as someone once said---no man is an island. When I was young I thought my perfect world would be for me to be living alone on an island in the Pacific with the rest of the world out off sight and out of mind. I made a few attempts at experiencing that and saw that we are social beings and life is fuller when (to an extent) it's shared with others of our species. In my 70's now and regret not having made more of an effort to cultivate a few good friends.
It is not to late! I feel about the same,but now I have had enough time with solitude I feel-now I need a great friend to travel with,but it is hard to find the right one.My best friend (Angel) are not healthy enough to travel,even short trips. Shared experiences is important for me,but I can see myself share a lot with a cat too :)
this is the best description of my life...I've often thought why I chose the career I have that is full of the opposite of who I am but the best for me to strive in.... as everyone around me is always moving, it allows me to disappear backstage and hang out with my best friend....me
This video really resonated with me, especially the idea that solitude isn’t loneliness but an opportunity for self-growth. It reminded me to focus on quality connections and embrace quiet moments to find strength. To anyone reading this, I hope you discover peace within yourself, courage to stand alone when needed, and deep, meaningful connections with those who truly matter. 😊
It doesn't matter how you walk, as far as our spiritual process is concerned you are alone. Nobody is with you. It's only the bodily process, the material process of life which you can share with other people. You come alone and you go alone even if you have a twin. When it comes to the spirit you walk alone.
I have 3 close friends. We don't see much of each other, but when we do, it's quality time, and if any of us really need something, we are there for each other. I truly value my solitude and enjoy my own company. I use spare time learning new things. Now for example, I'm learning the Russian language.
Thank you SIR ANTHONY HOPKINS for your motivation speech today. You have made many great contributions to the field of Acting and Entertainment and you rank in the top leading greatest performers of all time. You have overcome many obstacles and distractions in life and you gave your audience the best of your ability and your dedication did not go unnoticed by yours truly. I give you a 10 STAR RATING FOR YOUR LIFE SERVICE AND I PRAY YOU WILL HAVE ETERNITY TO ENJOY A PLACE IN THE NEW JERUSALEM WITH CHRIST OUR LORD.
@ He must have given permission for His voice to be used in this video so because I agree with the video I give the Actor the credit for his voice working positive motivation for the help of others. Can you understand that? It’s like Tony Stark making a hologram of his parents the day they were last seen together and Tony gets to tell them both he loved them but in real life it didn’t happen that way. Tony was just getting peace of mind knowing what he wanted was happening and it helped him deal with his own situation and his feelings. Do you get it or are you just not human.
@@TheAdventuresOfAce "He must have given permission for His voice to be used in this video". Nowhere in the description does it state this. Anthony Hopkins won't be remotely aware of this video, nor does he have any connection to the words that were written by goodness knows whom. He's an 86 year old man and he won't be constantly sifting through youtube videos for ones that use AI modelling of his voice.
Great video! I don’t seek approval from anyone. I never have and never will. I’ll listen to what you say but in the end I’ll make my own decisions. This is true freedom.
I learnt this when my father got terminal cancer all of a sudden everyone of his friends vanished some of 50 years , he was usefull when well a hard working big tough man everyone wanted or needed help from now in his darkest hours like a puff of smoke they've vanished . So in reality there are no friends just you get youst to it and be happy being alone ❤🎗🙏
Regardless of who you are, or what you did in this life, the day after they put you in the ground, the world forgets. It took me 50 years to realize this simple truth.
Time goes on without you
Introverts understand him
Memento Mori
truth.
Well the people you leave behind remember and you can and should inspire the young . great video.
I recently turned 70 and I really feel like 50 and I realized long ago that there is power, happiness and peace of mind in solitude! I am alone not lonely!
But you are still trying to get acceptance and validation with this very post, otherwise you wouldn't have felt compelled to post it.
@@michaeljames998 deep truth
@@michaeljames998 no simply stating a fact your psychoanalysis is appreciated but not required. I hope you don’t charge for it!
Wao!
Good for you.... that's awesome! 👍🏽
About 15 years ago I shut everyone out of my life except for family. Best thing I ever did.
Nothing but gossip ,backstabbing etc.
Removing myself from friends gave me greater strength and confidence.
But of course the usual array of hypocrites never do backstab an gossip , its always you
You obviously don't know my family
@@danielregan711"finding family, not always of blood... "
Same and I mean family family. Only my dad and sisters and their kids
Unfortunately I have a dysfunctional family
One of my favorite quotes is - loneliness expresses the pain of being alone, solitude expresses the joy of being alone
Really nice quote. Going to write it down. Thank you!
That’s it
❤🙏
There is no joy being alone. If you have a busy acting career....
Drowning out "all the noise" is supposedly the goal of many, but they get scared of silence.
Many people think they have friends until they need them! A man alone knows his worth and value.
Justine that is so true, try asking them for $50 and see what all your FB friends do...ignore is usually the result. I have an acquaintance in Texas who recently became homeless and did his 100 odd friends come to his assistance? No only I I sent him a few dollars. Nice surname! So few genuine souls. Best Wishes.
This is so true beyond words!
The best way to not be disappointed in friends is not to depend on them.
@@dayamitrasaraswati6276
Very wise words… readers, sit with this.. to depend upon is to terminate all other avenues, to limitlessly rely on someone is unrealistic because they will be with their own stuff.
“No one is thinking about you, they’re thinking about themselves…just like you!”
May we all realise response-ability and self accountability…. From here God / Love works through us with ease. ✨
@@batphink2655
I have never been on FB. I was 31 when this all came out in 2005, I would chat to people at local pub… this is sent to show us we can collect “friends” but it will have a deeper lesson I don’t feel to get involved with… UA-cam is my only Social media… the last 20 years has been a complete game changer and hopefully we all reset as loving beings that need no attention from others. ✨Give Not Gain✨ ❤️
I don’t have any friends but I am the happiest person, because my happiness doesn’t rely on others, it’s comes from me my inner self.
Solitude builds strong Men
It does but it comes with life experience and making the correct life choices. Having fucked up and knowing it's all your fault is not the best frame of mind to be in when alone.
Fucked up= You have made choices so bad they will hurt your children's, children. Some women do this but society does not hold them accountable. So the victim standpoint is taken.
On the other hand for men solitude can be a great place to self reflect and grow but you will suffer and if your weak you might wimp out and run to your GP for pills. And then go back to blaming everyone else.
Only the strong can endure the dark night of the soul. You will have to face yourself and endure the pain that comes with knowing the hurt you have caused those you love most.
Many men will crumple on the floor begging for mercy at the foot of this dark monument.
@@ldshasnobrain Do you say these things from experience?
Shamans, powerful Worriors ...😁😁😁😁😁
What is a strong one
@@andyappleton3353 Its my Expirience ! Many people are Strong in the Crowd!
I don't have any friends it makes me enriched, peacful and energetic
Im 67 and I found out that being alone with my dogs is more peacefull, fullfilling, no negativity and a lot of time to focus on our health, ideas and passion. I refrain from having somebody to my side for health and longevity because I believe having someone will only give stress more rhan happiness. The only thing I always care is my knees and health. As long as I had no problem with my knees and health I had no fear of living alone.
Same..65...brraapppp
👌🤘
😊I agree;
Absolutely
being with the dogs is not being alone.
“In your darkest moments”. That’s what I learned many years ago. When I was down and out nobody wanted to listen to my woes. Not self-pity, just to release the pressure of poverty and near homelessness. Since then I’ve learned how to be my own best friend because I’ll always be willing to listen.
True friends are like pearls , precious .
Choose your friends wisely , the less the better .
pearls are worthless, they're marked up by a long chain of middle men and marketing people to tell you what you want to buy.
True friends focus on your interests, not your assets, your money, the car you drive or how you can help them.
@@Sugarsail1 all material things are, i think they were just making an analogy that true friends were something that are not everywhere, not necessarily assessing a monetary value to them.
I have 2 real close friends & am lucky to have them at this stage in my life.
Well said! Quality over quantity always wins when it comes to true friends.
I was sat in my garden the other day, it was cold foggy, and wet. On my own, I was surrounded by beauty, the trees had song birds ready to land on my feeders to help them through the winter months. I have very little in wealth, money etc but my garden is my soul.
That’s so lovely. It’s amazing how much peace and joy nature can bring. Your garden sounds like a true place of happiness and calm.
@TheGodParticle - "In the Garden"
I COME TO THE GARDEN ALONE, While the dew is still on the roses,
And the voice I hear, falling on my ear, The Son of God discloses.
And He walks with me, And He talks with me, And He tells me I am His own,
And the joy we share as we tarry there
None other has ever known
He speaks and the sound of His voice
Is so sweet the birds hush their singing
And the melody that He gave to me
Within my heart is ringing
And He walks with me
And He talks with me
And He tells me I am His own
And the joy we share as we tarry there
None other has ever known
I'd stay in the garden with Him
'Tho the night around me be falling
But He bids me go; through the voice of woe
His voice to me is calling
And He walks with me
And He talks with me
And He tells me I am His own
And the joy we share as we tarry there
None other has ever known.
Amém, from Brazil.@@menmustchangebeforekingdoms
@menmustchangebeforekingdoms thank you, those words are so beautiful. God bless you.
I'm happiest and most content when I'm alone. I'm also independent and self-reliant to a fault and have never felt the need to conform. It's worked for 80 years so far.
Exactly, me too.
For most of us, friends and family all have their limits in what they will do for you, what they will listen to, accept or accommodate. A few people have a friend or family member that is always there for them, unconditional, and accepts everything about them, AND is fun to talk to. For everyone else, you either adapt or end up as a suicide.
Some people have a gregarious personality, and always have friends or family around, and they thrive on it, but they're always the most outspoken and dominant among whatever crowd they're in. I've noticed these are the people who are the links to every group, or branch of people I know - or who I know everyone else THROUGH - that is, once you meet them, you meet all their friends, and have a whole other "branch" of friends/acquaintances though them. Those who don't have any of these type of 'friends' have very few friends, because each of their friends is a social dead end: there is no one else they know, or are introduced to, through that friend, except maybe a family member of theirs, but they're only acquaintances.
Right On John Don't Fix Something That's Not Broke N Low Maintenance
Yes. The need to conform. Terence McKenna would assert that ‘culture is not your friend’. This idea is worth pursuing.
@@manikyumit seems like he has zero regrets.
My dog loves me. That's all I need.
But if the dog pass away?
NOTHING is more Truth and Honest as Love recive from Animals !!
That's why December and January will be my month of solitude.
Done with all the fake friends. Only a few deserve my type of friendship
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! It's so important to prioritize real friendships, and I'm glad you're focusing on the ones that truly matter.
I can't have solitude--I am happily married to a wife who is a friend and a lover. Plus I have insatiable curiosity about people and the world at large so I go out to bars and try to sit alone at least once a week on my 'Solo Night Out' which I have been doing for over a decade, while wife could have her girls' night in those days. Having said that, I have drastically cut my 'friends circle' over the last 3-4 years and no regrets. Most were not 'friends' and were at our parties for booze and food with probably hidden envy and agendas. They were almost all broken people: Multiple marriages, kids from multiple marriages, bad careers. It was their choices and/or bad luck in life. But not my place to live a lie with such friends. So I have cut down meeting them drastically. In fact, other than my wife, I don't find much joy in even engaging with the remaining friends. Two nights ago, I was in a bar and sat alone for hours in a sea of people. I was happy with the occasional chat with the bartenders. But an acquaintance decided to sit with me at the bar and dumped is sorry tales of life and picked a fight with a woman and her friends and I had to steer him away. Not a pleasant experience. I wished I had not made 'friends' like him to begin with.
Very intriguing nick name! Nice
Very true
@@Artisticpatina still have some love
Thank god I realized quite early that one only needs a handful of good people in their life. Never cared for others' opinions and always lived life according to my wish. Bought a farm when I was 32, have lived on the farm for over a decade now, with 4 dogs and numerous birds, snakes and wild animals. Absolute peace!! 🙂
Agree, I know a lot of people but have no friends and am content with my life and how I'm living it. If you're secure with yourself, that's a life well lived.
My true friend is my beautiful cat, no words need to be spoken, just a genuine unconditional true connection of friendship based on trust and loyalty, and the occasional belly tickle. No but honestly pets are wonderful companions and they are truly kind and forgiving and pass no judgment. I feel more at ease around my cat than people and I’m quite happy that way as he excepted me and my partner into his life when we rescued him from abandonment. 😻
Lol that's dumb there's no connection with a cat.
@@grimsonforce7504 There are literally MILLIONS of cat owners who disagree with you. In fact, it is haters like you who I excluded from my life years ago....thanks for the reminder of how worthless people like you really are.
I about died when my dog died.
@@grimsonforce7504 What's wrong with you?
The only animal that is not trustworthy, is the human being. Other animals are honest in their behaviour: they'll growl or bite if they feel uncomfortable or they'll snuggle up to you for trust, warm and companionship.
60 years ago my grandpa told me about friends.. He said "if you live to be 75 and you have 3 really true friends that you can count on no matter what, you will be very lucky.". He was right. I've been the lone ranger ever since, but never lonely.. Friends are overrated..🍷😎
I'm not religious but when I am alone I never feel alone... I and the universe and God are always present with me... I couldn't be alone if I tried.
There is no God.
@@NorthRiver-zw9lb You cannot prove that, just as I cannot prove there is... and the concept of God varies a lot anyway so its all subjective in the end regardless of religion.
Of course there is God.. were all God whether we know it or not.. forget orthodox religion...
This is exactly how I feel, especially in Nature. We are never alone❤
What about being surrounded by hungry wolves
This is crazy.
I currently have no friends.
It’s hard to adjust to no social life when your thoughts cannot be separated from your own existence.
But after a while, you eventually adapt. And from then on, personal growth is exponential and inevitable.
YOU become your sole focus. But not in a selfish way. But rather in a reflective, peaceful and conscientious way.
I am 64 from Saudi 🇸🇦 Arabia and I agree with you totally 👍 ❤
I am the same, an introvert. I have God as my best friend and I'm very happy with Him in my life. I stay away from gossip and negativity, I feel I don't belong there. I prefer silence being to myself and praying rather than useless chatter. I hardly have friends but I'm at peace and contented.
@SoulfulreadsIFB me too ✋️ 👍
You are a "Over Thinker" and cannot accept what is missing.
Yes agreed. My favorite word from your comment is "peaceful".
I learnt the power of solitude from walking in my local mountains in SW Ireland. I often was alone for whole days up in wild, remote places. It is where I learnt contemplation and where I truly got to know myself. I was often alone, but never lonely. When you come to truly know yourself you are never alone.
From Newfoundland I've Spent Weeks At A Time In The Mountains Alone With Peace Quiet N Nature The Strength Of This Is Real Strength
Sounds beautiful
@@JohnAdams-kc8wx Truly was, thank you.
as a fellow Irishman I agree. And nature is amazing and its a companion all the birds and life. Glad you do this.
4 years ago, unexpected divorce after 30 years left me with depression, loneliness, and fear. At 67 years , it was a blessing, an awakening, the opening of a doorway into true , self discovery. All the fears transformed into a deep appreciation and gratitude of the power of solitude, the opportunity to begin the amazing journey inward of shradda ; that which lies in the heart ; a knowing of a oneness with God , a joy incomparable to any experience, a knowing that I am never really alone , the Ultimate ,Absolute ,Truth, to know that I am a soul, immortal, invisible, eternal.
Solitude has revealed the secret of secrets and the most powerful force in the cosmos ; love .
Thank you Anthony Hopkins for creating this space to participate in the boundless, limitless , freedom where thought is magical. Namaste 🙏
Divorce hurts everyone. Don't let it be the end of you. The difference between being a alone and wanting to be alone
After I got rid of all the toxic people from my life, I ended up alone.
It has been over 5 years since I actually had a conversation with someone and I do feel lonely but also completely liberated.
I have access to the entire knowledge of the human species in the palm of my hand and as my hobby, passion, pass time and obsession is to learn everything about everything I will never get bored.
For relaxation, I have an extensive games library so I can escape reality while I contemplate what I have learnt.
Being alone is quite peaceful and a lot less stressful.
During Covid, I was locked in a hotel room for 7 weeks. Not allowed out at all. I was well happy. Enjoyed the peace and quiet. World outside was going mad and I was chilled.
world is still going mad
What they did to you is false incarceration.
You might’ve been happy, but they did you wrong, they deprived you of your freedom. There are laws against that, you should look it up.
I had no problem either,so much so,I dident follow the sheep to the jabawockie stations.
@@MikeD-zu3nu mate, I was working for a very wealthy family full of old people. I had to be quarantined before I could enter their bubble. The locals thought covid didn't apply to them and kept breaking the quarantine . We had to start again numerous times.
I was treated at all times with respect and kindness. Those on the team that did get covid were given world class medical treatment. I could have walked away at any time and given my job up. You would happily have swopped places with me for what they were paying!!! Cleared all my debts.
@@paullooney2522 I had to have the jabs as a condition of employment. 4 months pay, as a covid bonus to take the jab. I couldn't get home without the jab, so I rolled the dice.
As an Alpa Male who has spent 44 of my 77 years in quiet meditation, I have found that first, I like myself and find that Boxing, Surfing, Asian fighting arts, Spiritual growth and self-determination at work are not encouraged by others, only by myself. I speak useful words, or I remain silent.
I move slowly but am aware of Human or Spirits around me at all times. I have been robbed while alone, stabbed alone and fought for my life on the streets of L.A. California while alone. Surviving them all alone. I like myself.
Bob Marley said it well "Fake people are popular" and we know that he who speaks the truth will be alone.
Like Celebrities then!
I agree
I love going out and meeting new people, but I feel the happiest when I am alone.
Nothing will ever beat this...
Surely, A family and having children will beat this?
I have walked this path for 28 yrs, so True are these words.
Solitude allows me to pray. Thank you Anthony.
Solitude is vital to a healthy relationship with self. I feel bad for those that will basically do anything to avoid spending quality time with themselves.
I discovered this when I stopped drinking a decade or so ago, so many of my so called _friends_ abandoned me when I needed them most. Didn't want to know. Luckily I'm quite happy in my own company and now ( although still friendly ) keep these people at an arms length and my life is so much better for it.
Im 44. My wife left taking away my kid 2 years ago I don't know whether she will ever come back..the 2 years of solitude was something I could not bear, though I am feeling better now. But time to time I feel extremely sad... Worrying why this happened to me .I have very few friends, but always i thought low of me , because I have only q few friends. But seeing this video, i learned somthing new about life..that solitude is not actually bad.
Take care my friend you are not alone.
Hang in there! I recommend getting as much sleep, exercise, sunlight, water, and healthy food as possible!
She’s likely not coming back and if she does you shouldn’t accept her. Your life isn’t a revolving door where people can come and go as they please.
Be there for your children and find someone who respects and accepts you.
That was me 5 years ago buddy.
After 3 years my children are back in my life now that they recognize the stable environment that I have newly constructed for myself.
Stay strong and be kind
I hope you are ok dude👍 I’m also 44 and I don’t have one friend. We can make it 😊 you are stronger than you think.
Everything is impermanent, friends, family, your health, your life. So clinging to what will dissolve like sand in your hands is the root of all suffering....let go of "should be" and relax into "it is"
that's pretty much the essence of buddhism. i am so happy for having discovered Vipasana.
And then there's the introverts, who generally gain energy from spending time alone and can feel drained by large social gatherings, and extroverts, who are energized by being around others and often enjoy social interaction. I am definitely an introvert. I was glad to find this out years ago because I was thinking there was something really wrong with me along with my slow learning and memory problems. Lac of interest may very well be a huge part of my learning issues. I have a lot of skills and learned mostly from repetition and enjoying working with my hands and doing work that you can see progress happening in real time. Being different isn't the end of the world but it can be challenging. Thanks for posting this video Sir! I really enjoy listening to it over and over again hoping to remember this when people around me are overwhelming. Peace✌️
You got my vote ! Wer'e much alike !
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This is me in a nutshell
Yeappie. I am very much in the envelop too you just described above.
This is 100% me. No friends nor any acquaintances. If I'm stronger or not, it really doesn't matter because it doesn't matter to me so it's not exhausting at all for me about what other people think. Whatever they think is what they think. It no longer matters anymore.
I’m 59. Married to my wife, together 43 years. I have one friend (F40) I rarely see. I’m happy as a trucker working 6 days away at a time. Working away if time for me. Time to process the world. I’m happy.
I hope to find that someday man. 34 here, a few long term relationships, but I've gotten caught up in my job and enjoyed being alone. Guess I gotta get back out there, it's easy to get comfortable.
Nothing beats the open road and a day to reflect❤
Solitude gives you time to think. Time to think allows you to know yourself. Knowing yourself is one of life’s greatest achievements.
Alone use to drive me crazy but not now solitude has become my friend as well.
Exactly the same experience ,starts off as loneliness then resilience builds and you change and you become someone else .
Solitude then becomes the answer .........
This man speaks a lot of truth. As a friend once “ why do people have to take someone apart to feel complete themselves “
I felt the deepest loneliness in the past when I tried my best to fit in with my peers and seek other's validation just because I hated seeing myself alone.
Do you feel that you've over-come this? Do you still feel lonely?
You have never been alone; The Lord Jesus has always been with you. He loves you. 💯♥️
I happened to always do that and I can't seem stop it.
I am 58 years old now. I have always led a lonely life. No real friends, just aquantineses. I have been married 35 years and I no my solitude and always not wanting to be around people may have strained my marriage. I don't like being around people, I don't need the social connection and never have. This has given me answers I have often sought in myself. It all makes more sense now!
Are you sure you're not making this up? And why would you do such a thing?
@@zu0832 Making it up how?
These topics confuse people because there is no clear category of people it is for. People like you start thinking that it is for you or relate to you. That's not normal. Must do the right thing and maintain balance even if you don't like it.
Nothing confusing me. I have never had friends, really wanted friends. Don't like being around people. If people can't use you in one way or the other they don't want you. My life of solitude suits me just fine!
same, I hate people who talk only about other people.
One of the most tragic and sad things that I can think of is the number of people who go through life thinking only of the external world presented to us without ever seeing ourselves. Introspection and reflection seem rejected in modern culture and that costs us our very souls. Thank you, Mr. Hopkins,.
75 and alone after a fulfilling life is the most wonderful feeling.
I have never heard that you need many friends in order to be successful, and I'm over 70 years old. What I've heard throughout my life is that you need good contacts to be successful, because it's not just about what you know. It's also who you know. Contacts are not necessarily friends.
🎯❗️I agree. It’s DEFINITELY *who* you know, when it comes to being able to generate a good/decent amount of revenue. It’s being ACQUAINTED with certain people (having good social capital), not being friends with them that matters.
you didnt go to school?
Being an English kid who ended up in America with a crazy mother and pushed into a foster system never seeing my dad or extended family ever again. It’s been a struggle for me with validation. Hard to be forgotten but I push on with own family now. I cherish my solitude.
I'm 78 now an only child I learned at a young age that all I really needed was myself. Being an only taught me to count on me , I have some acquaintances but few real friends ,I found very early that people that talk the most really say the least .
37 year old man going through some heavy stuff. Your words "People who talk the most say the least" is pristine wisdom. Hope you're doing well, Sir.
Thank for Sharing your story 😊👍
I'm 50 always been somewhat a "loner" , However 20 yrs ago I took on being a full time unpaid carer for my elder brother ❤️who's a paranoid schizophrenic 🧠❤️ & within 2 yrs society had left me behind & forgot about me 🌍🏡 it's almost 2025 & Nothing has changed ,other than a profound sense of Wellbeing & Happiness(on my behalf ,& to me as importantly my brothers), & by happiness I truly mean that ❤️ commenting now & again on UA-cam is as far Social as I go🌍 👌 I'm my friend 👣❤️🌍
I have painfully tried for years to be accepted and included. When this doesn’t happen I look in the mirror and say, “What’s wrong with me?” I have built a wall around myself now and until hearing this felt as if it was my social coffin. I hope that you are right Mr. Hopkins, I know nothing can magically happen, but it has me wondering how much of what you said is truly a realistic goal. I have no other choice but to try this, ironically I am a school teacher and a surrounded by hundreds of people everyday. What is clear is that there is a difference between being in society and being a part of it.
Though your words may bring forth tears, they are the most exquisite Christmas gift this heart has known in the past 60 years.
Hugs to you. Be well.
Embracing solitude comes naturally to me and feels good.
However, facing life's challenges is another story. ^^
totally relate to that
In the darkest moments of life you stand steady as a rock based on your self belief and internal power gained from the times of solitude and self growth. Great video ❤❤❤
Dr. Lecter speaks the truth
But he does occasionally enjoy having an old friend over *FOR* dinner
It’s AI😅
@@andyappleton3353all the comments up to now have been so intellectual and serious. I needed your comment so bad👌🤓☘️
You actually thought this is Hopkins?
No it's AndyAppleton's witty comment made me laugh😅
I could go on & on but I’ve believed in this mindset most of my life. I’m just 52 and have never had more than 3 close friends at once and over the years I’ve had to cut them out. My God & savior , My Wife, & one gentlemen that shares the passion of outdoors as I do. Im at peace!
It's solitude for me and only me . .
I’m 63 and have had failed relationships many so called friends and I found my solitude and walked away from these energy draining people. It takes time to find yourself and your true love who is my best friend.
This is a bad time of the year for people who like their solitude, as the general attitude is to try and make these people feel lonely because of the old happy family Christmas thing that’s presented to the media. Let me tell you something…..so many people hate these get togethers and envy the people who love their solitude and can walk away from it.🙏👌😎
I understand that, very much, I don't do Christmas anymore now my parents have passed away, I still give presents to family but I don't do the decorations and lights anymore, sometimes it all gets kicked out of you leaving you feeling winded.
It's nice to escape from all the Christmas crap in my home.
I’ve found 10 minutes of daily meditation has been very helpful in making the most of solitude. My best days are ones where I pursue my goals alone most of the day, and then connect with the family members I’m closest to. I have no close friends outside of family, and for a long time felt that I was missing something. But I’ve come to realize that my life is richer and fuller because I can truly be myself and not the person others expect me to be.
I love watching "It's A Wonderful Life" and at the end Clarence writes a note.....No one is a failure who has friends. I can honestly say that I only have 3-4 friends, everyone else in my life are acquaintances.
This movie helped me a lot to overcome the longest period of depression in my life. I will always be thankful for that.
Seeking validation from anyone but yourself is an endless journey to which there is no end. Learn who you really are
it is not a question of how many people you know, but whether you know yourself. as I get older, my circle of friends becomes smaller because I become more aware of what matters to me in my relationship with others... this is what I have also raised my child to understand..,
"Constantly seeking approval from others, comes at a heavy cost", and we see it everywhere . . . I can freely admit that I have no close friends no people around me; I am quite happy to be alone in my own company, experiencing life as it comes along. "Those who follow the crowd, go no further than the crowd, those who go it alone finds themselves in places no one has ever been before" . .
I have become the best version of myself . . .
I am the person you describe. I NEED nothing to be content, just myself. The wind, rain, sun, nature and the love of my two sons. My biggest pitfall was my job, extorting EVERY ounce of my pride, knowledge, energy while trying to suck the life out of your soul. I loved my job and my colleagues and was proud of my work and was recognized with many awards from outside clients. I truly think they lived on sucking strength out of others to feed their self. It was a tough career but they didnt break me. Thanks for your words of wisdom.
After working for 24 years as a researcher in field of UX.. i ve learned so much .. but wrt job .. i feel exactly the same.. happy with my family.. n love for nature
The story of my life today! Solitude, security with self, and complete contentedness and joy with my independence of being alone. Though I do have occasional company of my dog and girlfriend, I'm mostly alone. Thanks for sharing such wonderful wisdom.
Wise words, I realized the true strength comes from within not from the social circle. I still don't make friends to hangout, however create work related connections.
I live my life to the fullest and the work Being Alone has reinforced my confidence in myself and what I can achieve.
This is simply what my parents and grandparents thought me. And it is absolute truth...
Great video! A lot of wisdom in it!.At least 5 books good books suppressed in 15 minutes!
One thing that could be added is that a lot of times when we are alone ,there are still inner partners and inner voices that truy hard to make us anxious and tear us apart. And to deal with them for me is even harder , then from the figures of the outer world!
If you could make a video on this topic ,as well ,it would be GREAT!
It took me years to achieve but I love the man that looks back at me when I look in the mirror, the man I see is the man I want to be, I love that man. Covid tried to kill me put me in a coma for 47 days if i am to be honest I do not believe I ever woke I believe I now just watch and observe, I say this for many reasons but mostly because when I am around other people I feel like I am 3 or 4 seconds ahead and everyone looks past me. If I am rally in a loop I feel blessed to be me,
Lived all my life seeking solitude... Always disliked chattering noises, and the almost impossibility of escaping from it in places like school etc. Sounds are so invasive. Eyes you close, mouth you close.. Sounds are difficult to keep away.
This video clip shows how my life is. Perhaps that evolved naturally with time. I’m 74 now. Anyway, I think I can now move on with my life and give less thoughts of having more people in my life. Thank you.
Every 'yes' to something that doesn't serve you, is a 'no' to your own growth, and peace... each step brings you closer to becoming the best version of yourself.
Yes, Brother, I am sober and working on my 10th year. It is great to be alive. It is a Joy to see you, and here you are. and have been fixing it all alone in the shop. Mech. /Body man ::: Have a Great day
Sober 🤘😎🤘 Bro
Good job well done 😅
I’m 65. I cherish my solitude and three wonderful friends. My favorite times are those on my front porch, with a cigar or coffee, watching the wildlife and the woods in which I live.
God Bless
Family is the only thing that matters to me...I have zero "friends " because I was lucky enough to have a father who instilled in me " trust no one outside your family"
Since the passing of my wife 2 years ago, many of the family members have fallen away, whilst a few close friends are still here. There are no gene
wrong button pressed, I'll finish... There are no general rules about friends and family.
@@Richard-nt9kpJust going through and finding out the exact same situation now.
Lucky, I'm like you except my father was not man enough to be there. Im at peace with that now. If I have a son, he will have a great dad.
This isn't selfish...it's the truth..
I cherish my solitude, it's so peaceful.
I have lost one, if probably not the best friend I have had in life.
I miss her so much every day and it sheds tears everytime i think about her.
Honoring her memory keeps me connected with her in spirit.
This somehow proves some of the points of this video.
I just wish she was still with me in life.
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its life my friend comes to us all
This stopped me in my tracks. I could not imagine being with out my best friend my love. I’m so sorry for your loss I truly am. One day we must all face this.
You need to get through the grief and live in the hope and joy that you will both meet again ❤
I used to dislike being an introvert when I was a teenager and young adult, but now, at 50, it's one of the things I love most about myself.
What's the most effective strategy during this period of volatility with the rate cut? Most of my portfolio is in (20% Index funds, 20% CD's 30% Bonds/T-bills and other assets) I want to explore different strategies to benefit from a potential bubble.
Adding META and NVDA are smart additions in my opinion. it's all about balancing your risk tolerance with your long-term goals. Partnering with a financial advisor can help streamline your strategy.
Absolutely! Wealth is made in bear markets. We aren’t in a bear market, but nibbling heavy red days has proven to be fruitful for me over 9 years of investing. I am at 2.25 mil. Biggest positions PLTR, TSLA, SCHD, NVDA, and now looking to build up DRGO alongside finding quality value/growth stocks to buy. I got $48k divs last year in taxable divs. Q2 taxable divs this year was $17,388 this year. Don't sell when the market is down. Having a skilled Fiduciary-counsellor that puts the time in to do in-depth research can be invaluable in strategizing your portfolio.
Oh I've heard similar things about hiring an advisor. It's hard to choose one that's very good though. Could you make some useful recommendations?
Enthused about investing for my eventual retirement.
The advisor I’m currently working with is “ Eva Diane Herald “ , came across her in a Bloomberg interview for about five years now, and her performance has been consistently impressive.She’s quite known in her field, look her up.
Thanks for sharing. i searched her full name and found her web instantly. After reviewing her credentials and conducting due diligence, i reached out to her.
I never had a choice in this matter. I am autistic and highly intelligent. I either scare away people, or make them angry the second i open my mouth. People only interact with me, if i´m doing what THEY want, otherwise i´m completely ignored.
I truly feel like an observer in this world, alone in crowded rooms. Alone, carrying with myself and dealing with all the baggage from my childhood and early adulthood abuse.
And I am so much happier because of it, the only thing I miss is conversation, but other than that, life is awesome, I may be homeless living in my car, the life is still awesome
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In america? hope you are young and healthy. Have a great new year!
@Gullvivas I'm not that young I'm 59, my health is okay, getting better, haven't seen a doctor in 2 years just recently started seeing one, not as bad as I expected just overweight, living on the beach isn't bad, not bad at all
I like solitude, I endure in solitude, I am happy and I relax in solitude.... I need no social validation
I spend great hours in social media like facebook... but that to see vdos of places and people and posts of interest
I am greatly happy and satisfied with myself
thank you Sir Anthony Hopkins for reassuring me on myself
I dont have any close friends, dont have any worry or problems either, My dog and my piano are all I need.
I read, write, play guitar...
@@vincentbaca790 sounds awesome Vincent
The amazing beauty of Mr. Hopkins is that his words match his life. He is an amazing wise teacher who lives his words. Thank you .
It’s AI my friend.
sorry to tell you but this isn't Anthony Hopkins. It's AI
No friends, no Wife/Girlfriend… I live alone & happy as can be… 😃… ✨
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I am in the same situation as you, and I don't like it, mine is loneliness.
@@giggilboy4837
I get it’s lonely, but you have a choice and my choice is to just be as happy as i can be in each moment… most friends are false, most relationships are exhausting and chaotic… find things you like to do and serve others (volunteering work) it’s surprising how rewarding and fullfilling it is!… ✨✨
Same as my freind happy as Larry keep away from the downers and drama queen's. Alone=happy peaceful life
Peace and Love brother. 👀👍🏾✌🏾🙏🏾💛
This is helpful and every father needs to teach their children this. As an adult understanding some philosophy I understand that philosophy, all versions of it, break down at some point. Duty? Hedonism? Only Socrates nailed it millennia ago. Know the difference between your desires and "needs". Our desires can be a problem but our needs are always good for us. Love this.
Amazingly well worded and delivered 👏
Yes, AI has become rather advanced hasn’t it.
I’m 34. Not married and have a successful career as an engineer. I also run my side hustle (stock markets, investments etc). I noticed how I am ahead of most of my former colleagues in university. I attribute this to being solitude. I see myself as a sigma male.
It's fine to have periods of solitude, we all need that but, as someone once said---no man is an island. When I was young I thought my perfect world would be for me to be living alone on an island in the Pacific with the rest of the world out off sight and out of mind. I made a few attempts at experiencing that and saw that we are social beings and life is fuller when (to an extent) it's shared with others of our species. In my 70's now and regret not having made more of an effort to cultivate a few good friends.
It is not to late! I feel about the same,but now I have had enough time with solitude I feel-now I need a great friend to travel with,but it is hard to find the right one.My best friend (Angel) are not healthy enough to travel,even short trips. Shared experiences is important for me,but I can see myself share a lot with a cat too :)
this is the best description of my life...I've often thought why I chose the career I have that is full of the opposite of who I am but the best for me to strive in.... as everyone around me is always moving, it allows me to disappear backstage and hang out with my best friend....me
There is much wisdom here.
This video really resonated with me, especially the idea that solitude isn’t loneliness but an opportunity for self-growth. It reminded me to focus on quality connections and embrace quiet moments to find strength. To anyone reading this, I hope you discover peace within yourself, courage to stand alone when needed, and deep, meaningful connections with those who truly matter. 😊
It doesn't matter how you walk, as far as our spiritual process is concerned you are alone. Nobody is with you. It's only the bodily process, the material process of life which you can share with other people. You come alone and you go alone even if you have a twin. When it comes to the spirit you walk alone.
I think The Holy Spirit is in us all if we don’t reject it.
Absolutely ! God Bless !
I have 3 close friends. We don't see much of each other, but when we do, it's quality time, and if any of us really need something, we are there for each other. I truly value my solitude and enjoy my own company. I use spare time learning new things. Now for example, I'm learning the Russian language.
You will need that soon, with tDUMP and company in power.
Thank you SIR ANTHONY HOPKINS for your motivation speech today. You have made many great contributions to the field of Acting and Entertainment and you rank in the top leading greatest performers of all time. You have overcome many obstacles and distractions in life and you gave your audience the best of your ability and your dedication did not go unnoticed by yours truly. I give you a 10 STAR RATING FOR YOUR LIFE SERVICE AND I PRAY YOU WILL HAVE ETERNITY TO ENJOY A PLACE IN THE NEW JERUSALEM WITH CHRIST OUR LORD.
IT ISNT HIM! ITS A BLINKING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE. Please wise up
@ He must have given permission for His voice to be used in this video so because I agree with the video I give the Actor the credit for his voice working positive motivation for the help of others. Can you understand that? It’s like Tony Stark making a hologram of his parents the day they were last seen together and Tony gets to tell them both he loved them but in real life it didn’t happen that way. Tony was just getting peace of mind knowing what he wanted was happening and it helped him deal with his own situation and his feelings. Do you get it or are you just not human.
@@TheAdventuresOfAce "He must have given permission for His voice to be used in this video". Nowhere in the description does it state this. Anthony Hopkins won't be remotely aware of this video, nor does he have any connection to the words that were written by goodness knows whom. He's an 86 year old man and he won't be constantly sifting through youtube videos for ones that use AI modelling of his voice.
Great video! I don’t seek approval from anyone. I never have and never will. I’ll listen to what you say but in the end I’ll make my own decisions. This is true freedom.
Very well done thank you for the presentation
Keep on shining
They will pass that on to the AI I’m sure.
I learnt this when my father got terminal cancer all of a sudden everyone of his friends vanished some of 50 years , he was usefull when well a hard working big tough man everyone wanted or needed help from now in his darkest hours like a puff of smoke they've vanished . So in reality there are no friends just you get youst to it and be happy being alone ❤🎗🙏
I didn't realize how true this was until Anthony Hopkins stopped returning my calls.
Hahahahaha
😂 solitude sucks, time to make a friend if you imagined speaking with Hopkins on the phone.
@sergmanization Okay. Will you return my calls?
Thanks for taking the time to share these thoughts with human kind. I really appreciate this as it really is food for our soul, mind and body.
Anthony Hopkins, thank you for your wisdom and inspiring words!