👌🏽 If one hasn’t worked on one’s and honed a philosophy beyond just accruing money as their daily life then money is one of the most addictive substances on the planet. There’ve been studies showing a correlation between loss of values, qualify of life and empathy to wealth increasing beyond what is needed.
@@ladybooksmith3347 of course. The majority. That’s the problem, a small minority have obscene amounts of wealth and gain power to influence or lead over us with that wealth. While the majority are not getting even their most basic needs met - and cannot put the wisdom they have or values they hold into full practise as they are traumatised, tormented, oppressed or simply working so much they have no life or time left for contemplation or growth for the greater good. The wisest people are those who are often have suffered usually. Not always but there’s a reason why cultures that produce some of the most valuable contributions to world art, music are those have had to build resilience and stoicism in the face of oppression. We have it twisted. The poor, the disabled, the ill, the outcasted, the minorities that haven’t had privilege should be our leaders.
You sir, are a very interesting character. You've learned the art of subtly it seems. For those that find you, are those who know how to look at a piece of art long enough to notice the things that everyone else seems to gloss over. It's refreshing to come to a corner of UA-cam where I'm not over stimulated by sound clips, flashes of images, mismatched music, & misguided opinions. I can come here, listen, & reflect.
Thanks for the compliment, but I feel like a blind fool only beginning to take these things seriously. I guess nothing else has worked, so I am turning to philosophy
Normally we dread possible futures for social reasons, it's evasion of potential shame. I memorised my favourite Aurelius quote: "Or is it your reputation that's bothering you? But see how quickly we are all forgotten! The emptiness of those applauding hands." So we typically deflect agency onto imagined other people, who don't know either, let alone for us. Approval of people who can never really know you means nothing.
What can my enemies do to me? My paradise and my garden are in my heart wherever I go. They are with me and never leave me. If I am imprisoned, it is seclusion for worship. If I am killed, it is martyrdom. If they expel me from my land, it is tourism.” muslim scholar Ibn Taymiyah " my garden in my heart "❤
It's funny how we fill our minds with so much fears all the time... when we only need to remember to take a step back and observe. And question the validity of those thoughts... Thanks for another great reminder.
Feelings are not facts. Often misused to dismiss people but actually true. We can think of various terrible things, like becoming a serial killer, but that doesn't mean we should worry about it. Like don't think of pink elephants, the mind doesn't like negatives. It's tenacious.
The highest goods are within us! And no one can take that from us. No one can stop me from being kind! They for sure could try to influence me, but if my conscience accepts that no one have that kind of power over me, then I'm finally free. I see that every video contains a different message, but remais inside the same principles. Most of us tend to see freedom as a dollar sign, but actually that is just another prison in disguise. It's best if we free ourselves from our mental prisons (anxiety, fear, guilt, greed...), then we can finally go after what really makes us happy, and for me, that is having peace of mind. Peace be upon you friend, you are the kind of influence we need right now. Greetings from Brazil!
@@KDils69 I got the penguin one which has 40 letters. But I still want to read all of the 124 letters so I will also be purchasing the University of Chicago Press one which has all of the letters.
During meditation I find myself coming across this broad range of thoughts that are full of guilt and anxiety . This really supports the idea that once you realize to focus on the present and get rid of the idea of not feeling like your doing enough puts you in an abundant state since you are allowing the self to flow.
Nothing is enough when we are living in lack. We have everything and yet we still feel this void inside of us. Being wholly present changes this myth of scarcity. We find our true compass when we learn to relax in our present with trust we are safe.
It's called dissociation. We can also dissociate into social media, video games, books and the past or imagined future. It's the problem of our times. A socially acceptable escapism or possibly self-destruction, blotting out the protective ego.
Thank you, it made me realize if I needed to complain about something “right now right here”, it would only possibly be because of pain in any form, physical/mental or fear. It helps recontextualize and reconnect.
The title might be cynical but I found it so so profound, just reading it felt like a strike of inspiration. I'm only 22 but as I've grown up, I've *always* lived in the future. *When* I get out of highschool turned into when i get out of uni to when I get a job etc. etc. My friend told me I tend to 'plan' for joy and often I didn't understand how to fix it or live in the present more. This was a fantastic video and great insight. Thank you
@@seabreeze4559 Absolutely. I always thought i had to "earn" the right to be happy or have fun. It took a conversation with my friend over lunch to realize I was just living in some version of the future in my head
@@seabreeze4559 Im not sure if it was dissociation or not- more like disconnect from emotions to a certain extent. Just like the feeling that im not "Allowed" to enjoy anything unless i actively earn it/plan for it. But i'll look into dissociation more! It could be a form of it.
@@kukky29 "not allowed to enjoy anything unless I earn it" resonates with me so much and I did not even realized I was thinking like that until this moment
Happy to see how our young generation is aware of the world around them and still there are people out there who are talking about virtue. We need more people like you❤
You’re right I am listening to this before falling asleep I’ve been delaying sleeping because of a nagging thought It’s hard to just let go and let things flow, especially spending so many years trying to be in control or regain some sort of control in life.. or trying to find answers or solutions.. Thank you “Things will happen in their own time” 🙏 I might just fall into a peaceful slumber this time..
I once had a neighbor who was cutting down a healthy 11 year old tree, because the leaves fell on to his new truck. I was horrified, and went over to the tree with my wooden walking stick and asked the tree spirits to jump into it (kodama) and I took the tree spirits over to my tree, where it now lives. I now have a tree I visit at the pond, and he said his name is Daryl. I go and touch him, talk to him, hug him, and sometimes kiss him. The tree in front of my home said her name is Cassandra. I had an acquaintance who on plant medicine, could have hours of conversation with the trees. She said that they know the entire history of the earth. I believe it, because all trees can communicate with all trees, because of the mycelium underneath them in the dirt, which are the transmission highways. There is a book on this.
00:32 ⏱: Marcus Aurelius's quote about asking ourselves what is upsetting us in the present moment 02:15 ⏱: The realization that our problems in the present moment are often small compared to the problems others face 04:06 ⏱: The importance of virtues such as fairness, justice, honesty, and kindness in our pursuit of happiness 07:05 ⏱: Understanding that happiness and the highest good are already within us, and time stops once we achieve them 09:22 ⏱: The misconception that pursuing happiness means giving up worldly success, and the truth that it actually enhances our pursuit of goals 12:10 ⏱: The idea that the highest goods make everything else better and the pursuit of them more fulfilling 14:00 ⏱: The realization that possessing the highest good leads to happiness and eliminates the longing for the future
Man, this is great, thanks. Bless you for your knowledge and honest communication🙏 Im in a crossroad point in my life, and anxiety for my economic future was starting to arise. This has helped me come back to the good track. Thanks again
It's funny how people often don't really know what's truly important. I know an old man who has cancer, yet his priorities remain focused on working even harder to secure a higher retirement. It crossed my mind that he may pass away before ever getting to enjoy that retirement. He already has the opportunity to retire now
Unfortunately i know of people that have taken what is not there's and have been "successful" while me with all my morals and always trying to do no harm is struggling. I feel like this world is not made for those with virtue, it keeps kicking us down.
I feel like i have found a hidden treasure once i found this channel , i can watch without any interruption from my mind , it is rare when i am fully engaged with someone’s thoughts and knowledge Thank you so much for sharing your inner enlightenment to us.
I cannot begin to tell you how much your videos have helped me. There is such a calm in me and new perspective I never knew was missing, so...Thank you. Blessings from South Africa ✨️
A 6 pack of abs is not built in the gym overnight. It takes time and consistency to work and strengthen those muscles to see results. See yourself as a child. How would you speak to a child? I'm sure you would speak to soothe, to uplift and to love. You owe yourself the same treatment. You owe yourself the same peace of mind. The mind is a powerful master or a faithful servant, and you are the one who holds the key, always, all ways. If we change the way we look at things, the things we look at change. I wish you all the best. You're stronger than you realize.
I believe most people would say that they wouldn't take the money, but if you put them in that exact situation, make them look at the number on their bank account, I unfortunately just can't see most people passing on that opportunity. But to anyone who would return the money, I have nothing but respect for you and I wish you all the happiness in the world
Do you know who's most likely to cheat in studies? Socialists. Really. So all the collectivism talk is rationalization. Humans are innately selfish and might rationalize why they "need" that money.
In addition, if you know a thief, they always see themselves romantically. Collectively. Like Robin Hood. So yeah, most people would take the cash and like people who say they WANNA win the lottery, to donate it all to charity, they spend imagined sums when they could donate a real dollar or whatever NOW. Delusions of grandeur basically.
Your videos are like finding the answers we have been looking for all along. It’s like finding the treasure, the secret, the missing piece. Love the calm, peaceful vibes. Thank you so much 🙏
Your analogy about reaching the peak of the mountain and stopping, with time stopping as well really smacked me into deep thought. Thank you for sharing. Great video as always! ❤
Your channel is just whatever I’ve been realising lately, and I just love seeing my own thoughts from another more mature perspective if you may. Love the work
I tend to think what im going to do after work and play it and play it in my mind. By the time i get home im already drained. Its gotta be overthinking the future.
U hv no idea how much the style in which ur talking about these topics is almost asmr for my brain but instead Im learning things. Ur calmness is delivering ur ideas way more than if it was someone talking really fast. Its benefiting my soul. Thank you 🙏🏼
I think that apart from asking ourselves "what is upsetting me in this very moment" the opposite question should be asked and treated in similar way as well: "what is making me happy/calm in this very moment". This is a "silent" and missed area that seem to be overlooked. Got a promotion, graduated from school, passed an exam; all in the past. Meeting friends this weekend, going abroad next month, travelling to another continent towards end of this year; all in the future. All of the above are what mind considers good or happy...what mind is also clinging to. This in turn takes us away from the present moment, which in my opinion is the optimal place for happiness. I'm not religious but Jesus said to live in the world but not of the world, meaning to take action and participate in the daily affairs of life but not to cling to the outcome of it all, good or bad. Apologies for any grammar mistakes as I'm not a native speaker. Hope my thoughts are understandable. Much love.
One problem I still haven’t managed to overcome is that, even though I accept things and understand the need for suffering and obstacles as a way to shape my character, I still hate the pain. I’m 100% averse to suffering in the moment I’m experiencing it. If I have to wait in line, I completely surrender to the boredom, but this doesn’t take the boredom away from me. And the moment of pain is the most difficult thing for me to deal with. I use the terms “pain” and “suffering” as expressions of general discomfort, but sometimes even the smallest inconvenience in my life makes me literally suffer-a person that disrupts my routine, a shop that closes when I expected it to be open, or any physical pain. I do understand the true nature of these situations as illusions, as being completely unreal outside of my own mind, but I still find myself fighting the urge to relieve them, to get rid of the suffering, and that’s the worst part for me. I joke with my wife that I would prefer to cut my own finger once than deal with some smaller inconvenience for a year. I still haven’t found a way to solve this about myself, but maybe your videos will help me!
I just finished a 6 year legal battle with my former employer, their disability carrier, and the SSA to ensure I wouldn’t be pushed to the far corners of the earth to die alone with no home, money, or access to care. It was worth it for me long term but painful short term since I don’t like money and didn’t want to be put in a position to fight for it. It’s a major spiritual conflict that I’m still struggling to reconcile as I tie up all the loose ends from greedy lawyers and disability insurance carrier egregious and intentional mistakes. There’s no solution to this issue much bigger than me from systems I have to rely on to stay alive. Often times I’d rather give up entirely.
The ending reminds me of the discussion between Socrates and Callicles in Plato's 'Gorgias,' where Socrates claims that once someone understands the highest good, they can't help but embody it. In ancient Greek, 'αγαθό' had an even deeper meaning than 'highest good,' it had a divine tone to it, meaning that reaching it would be beyond human... Anyway I liked your video and you look great as well 🦇
I'm so ashamed at the state of my life and there's no escape. Pain and grief and loneliness, these things are so intense, they rape my soul. I wish for nothing more than real friends and true love. Will I ever have these?
Thank you for creating this video. I really needed to hear these words at the moment. I am finding that I'm also ashamed of the answer to the question about what is really upsetting me at this very moment but I am glad that after watching this, I've finally found my answer. Having the answer to the problem makes the problem much easier to solve. So, thank you once again. Wish you a happy life!
You quote stoicism so much, to me its like agnosticism. My belief in God or crossing over from human struggles to heaven is woeful , my hope is that it liberating because life has so many seduction and trickery to be sad and exhausted.😊
I recommend Eckhart Tolle's book "the power of now" for a deeper understanding of this concept. That book and the practice meditation changed my life in a profound way.
I love your messages and the good you’re providing people with. I found your channel a couple weeks ago right after getting back into reading The Daily Stoic!
I pray life and joy, and complete provision and hope over your life. I pray good friends, people who are interested in you, wanting to do life with you, someone who loves you, cherishes you, to enter your life, and to stay. I pray you heal and let your defenses down and that you treat others, and yourself: with kindness and that you become full of life: to do exciting things and that even the mundane things give you life-nourishing happiness. In Yeshua's name, I pray.
One thing there is hard for me to digest nowadays, with this omni presence of information and news, is the concept that I am objectively harming someone somewhere, by just existing in a given country and being part in a consumerism pattern, which is intrinsically against my core values of justice, fairness and not being a hypocrite. Global vs communal impact realy takes a toll on my soul.
I think you should't apologize for putting Seneca quotes. Taking ancient wisdom is a great way to make your point. I'd like to know if you have any other place to check your content. It's really great and inspiring. I thank the world to get to find this kind of content. :D
we are the universe experiencing itself. The very essence of your being is inherently multidimensional, however your conscious awareness has been conditioned to navigate this human experience inside a 3d mind-prison where you have the illusion of separation. we are a multidimensional infite consciousness incarnated in a physical body ie. you are the universe experiencing itself. we don’t die because energy is consciousness, and everything that exists is energy, thus it can only transform into another expression of itself. your mission is to remember that you are not your physical body, but an eternal consciousness giving a life to the vessel.❤
At work right now so saving this one for later thank you so much for posting again! Maybe you don't want to say it and I get it, but what's your name? I find strange calling you Accepting the Universe lol
My highest good is to eradicate poverty through communal living places all over the country. Challenging the real estate market, and other industries through shared living and sustainable living. All people deserve necessities and the addition beauty. Because we love beauty.
See the highest good: virtue. Understand how you act in accordance with virtue. Once you started to act with virtue, you have grasped the highest good. Don't let it fade... Now pursue whatever you want in material world that is in alignment with highest good or the other way around (you'll only pursue then what is in alignment with highest good).
Spot on. There’s a saying, “some people are so poor, all they have is money”
👌🏽 If one hasn’t worked on one’s and honed a philosophy beyond just accruing money as their daily life then money is one of the most addictive substances on the planet. There’ve been studies showing a correlation between loss of values, qualify of life and empathy to wealth increasing beyond what is needed.
A lot of people don’t have that much. Just enough money to get decent medical treatment can make all the difference to how a life may be lived.
@@ladybooksmith3347 of course. The majority. That’s the problem, a small minority have obscene amounts of wealth and gain power to influence or lead over us with that wealth. While the majority are not getting even their most basic needs met - and cannot put the wisdom they have or values they hold into full practise as they are traumatised, tormented, oppressed or simply working so much they have no life or time left for contemplation or growth for the greater good. The wisest people are those who are often have suffered usually. Not always but there’s a reason why cultures that produce some of the most valuable contributions to world art, music are those have had to build resilience and stoicism in the face of oppression. We have it twisted. The poor, the disabled, the ill, the outcasted, the minorities that haven’t had privilege should be our leaders.
@@TheExistenceClass0 huh?
It's a kind of idolatry, if anything. Same with replacing religion or spirituality with a spouse and the Disney visions of romantic bliss.
You sir, are a very interesting character. You've learned the art of subtly it seems. For those that find you, are those who know how to look at a piece of art long enough to notice the things that everyone else seems to gloss over. It's refreshing to come to a corner of UA-cam where I'm not over stimulated by sound clips, flashes of images, mismatched music, & misguided opinions. I can come here, listen, & reflect.
Yes... And no A I voice
Well, I couldn't have put it better my self... And its true and... Well, honest. Thank you Miss. Samurai... :) With regards, ND
Thanks for the compliment, but I feel like a blind fool only beginning to take these things seriously. I guess nothing else has worked, so I am turning to philosophy
There is a book called "The Happiness Advantage", written by a Harvard professor, that explains happiness leads to success, not the other way around.
You are a lifesaver for my mental health. Thank you so much.
Normally we dread possible futures for social reasons, it's evasion of potential shame. I memorised my favourite Aurelius quote: "Or is it your reputation that's bothering you? But see how quickly we are all forgotten! The emptiness of those applauding hands." So we typically deflect agency onto imagined other people, who don't know either, let alone for us. Approval of people who can never really know you means nothing.
What aurelius says about lazyness?
@@eternity.in.a.m0m3nt You gotta work that body move that body!
What can my enemies do to me? My paradise and my garden are in my heart wherever I go. They are with me and never leave me. If I am imprisoned, it is seclusion for worship. If I am killed, it is martyrdom. If they expel me from my land, it is tourism.”
muslim scholar Ibn Taymiyah
" my garden in my heart "❤
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It's funny how we fill our minds with so much fears all the time... when we only need to remember to take a step back and observe. And question the validity of those thoughts...
Thanks for another great reminder.
Feelings are not facts. Often misused to dismiss people but actually true. We can think of various terrible things, like becoming a serial killer, but that doesn't mean we should worry about it. Like don't think of pink elephants, the mind doesn't like negatives. It's tenacious.
The highest goods are within us! And no one can take that from us. No one can stop me from being kind! They for sure could try to influence me, but if my conscience accepts that no one have that kind of power over me, then I'm finally free. I see that every video contains a different message, but remais inside the same principles. Most of us tend to see freedom as a dollar sign, but actually that is just another prison in disguise. It's best if we free ourselves from our mental prisons (anxiety, fear, guilt, greed...), then we can finally go after what really makes us happy, and for me, that is having peace of mind. Peace be upon you friend, you are the kind of influence we need right now. Greetings from Brazil!
This was a beautiful comment
Or we seek escape in other people when they're more of a temperature check, if anything. An emotional temperature check.
I never comment on any videos, but I'm trully impressed. This video might have changed the course of my life.
I’m so appreciative of the algorithms that lead me to your channel!
I picked up "Letters from a stoic" because of you and I can confidently say it is changing my life. Thank you so much.
Which copy did you pick up?
@@KDils69 I got the penguin one which has 40 letters. But I still want to read all of the 124 letters so I will also be purchasing the University of Chicago Press one which has all of the letters.
@@tiwiogunye good to know, thank you!
Same.
I had the audiobook I had not went through yet, but I picked up a copy of the book too.
"The greatest thing in the world is for a man to know how to belong to himself" quote by Montaigne and it is one of my favorites.
40k subs with 20+ videos talking only? Solid content. 💯
he only had a few thousand the other day, brilliant work
During meditation I find myself coming across this broad range of thoughts that are full of guilt and anxiety . This really supports the idea that once you realize to focus on the present and get rid of the idea of not feeling like your doing enough puts you in an abundant state since you are allowing the self to flow.
Nothing is enough when we are living in lack. We have everything and yet we still feel this void inside of us. Being wholly present changes this myth of scarcity. We find our true compass when we learn to relax in our present with trust we are safe.
It's called dissociation. We can also dissociate into social media, video games, books and the past or imagined future. It's the problem of our times. A socially acceptable escapism or possibly self-destruction, blotting out the protective ego.
As I’ve grown older I’ve certainly struggled to stay virtuous… the world just seems a big rat race of sorts.. still these vids keep me sane… thanks 🙏🏻
To have serenity and contentment regardless of worldly wealth.. a very important concept I believe. I pursue my inner peace through music and poetry.
Thank you, it made me realize if I needed to complain about something “right now right here”, it would only possibly be because of pain in any form, physical/mental or fear. It helps recontextualize and reconnect.
The title might be cynical but I found it so so profound, just reading it felt like a strike of inspiration. I'm only 22 but as I've grown up, I've *always* lived in the future. *When* I get out of highschool turned into when i get out of uni to when I get a job etc. etc. My friend told me I tend to 'plan' for joy and often I didn't understand how to fix it or live in the present more. This was a fantastic video and great insight. Thank you
procrastination like that is a form of self-harm, self-neglect specifically
@@seabreeze4559 Absolutely. I always thought i had to "earn" the right to be happy or have fun. It took a conversation with my friend over lunch to realize I was just living in some version of the future in my head
@@kukky29 dissociation? there are therapists on this site talking about that
@@seabreeze4559 Im not sure if it was dissociation or not- more like disconnect from emotions to a certain extent. Just like the feeling that im not "Allowed" to enjoy anything unless i actively earn it/plan for it. But i'll look into dissociation more! It could be a form of it.
@@kukky29 "not allowed to enjoy anything unless I earn it" resonates with me so much and I did not even realized I was thinking like that until this moment
Happy to see how our young generation is aware of the world around them and still there are people out there who are talking about virtue. We need more people like you❤
If Seneca was a UA-camr he'd have the best clickbait titles for his videos. This one lured me in straight away
Excellent content! Keep it up and don’t shy away from introducing yourself. It will make everything more relatable!
Regards from France! ⚜️📚✨
Why do you ask him to introduce himself? Enjoy his words, nothing else matters😂😂😂
You’re right
I am listening to this before falling asleep
I’ve been delaying sleeping because of a nagging thought
It’s hard to just let go and let things flow, especially spending so many years trying to be in control or regain some sort of control in life.. or trying to find answers or solutions..
Thank you
“Things will happen in their own time” 🙏 I might just fall into a peaceful slumber this time..
I once had a neighbor who was cutting down a healthy 11 year old tree,
because the leaves fell on to his new truck. I was horrified,
and went over to the tree with my wooden walking stick
and asked the tree spirits to jump into it (kodama)
and I took the tree spirits over to my tree, where it now lives.
I now have a tree I visit at the pond,
and he said his name is Daryl. I go and touch him, talk to him,
hug him, and sometimes kiss him.
The tree in front of my home said her name is Cassandra.
I had an acquaintance who on plant medicine, could have hours of conversation
with the trees. She said that they know the entire history of the earth.
I believe it, because all trees can communicate with all trees,
because of the mycelium underneath them in the dirt,
which are the transmission highways. There is a book on this.
🩵🩵🩵
What is the name of the book?
THE Hidden Life of Trees, by Peter Wohlleben
Your energy is so calming, and I always leave your videos a little more wiser and at peace. 🌱
00:32
⏱: Marcus Aurelius's quote about asking ourselves what is upsetting us in the present moment
02:15
⏱: The realization that our problems in the present moment are often small compared to the problems others face
04:06
⏱: The importance of virtues such as fairness, justice, honesty, and kindness in our pursuit of happiness
07:05
⏱: Understanding that happiness and the highest good are already within us, and time stops once we achieve them
09:22
⏱: The misconception that pursuing happiness means giving up worldly success, and the truth that it actually enhances our pursuit of goals
12:10
⏱: The idea that the highest goods make everything else better and the pursuit of them more fulfilling
14:00
⏱: The realization that possessing the highest good leads to happiness and eliminates the longing for the future
Thank you so much for these timestamps! Very appreciated.
I'm glad to see people still interested in books i recommand you to read 'quran '.
Man, this is great, thanks. Bless you for your knowledge and honest communication🙏
Im in a crossroad point in my life, and anxiety for my economic future was starting to arise. This has helped me come back to the good track. Thanks again
It's funny how people often don't really know what's truly important. I know an old man who has cancer, yet his priorities remain focused on working even harder to secure a higher retirement. It crossed my mind that he may pass away before ever getting to enjoy that retirement. He already has the opportunity to retire now
Unfortunately i know of people that have taken what is not there's and have been "successful" while me with all my morals and always trying to do no harm is struggling. I feel like this world is not made for those with virtue, it keeps kicking us down.
The best way to change the world is through ourselves
It's really motivating to watch your videos to start my day, thank you for sharing with us your knowledge as always 😊
I feel like i have found a hidden treasure once i found this channel , i can watch without any interruption from my mind , it is rare when i am fully engaged with someone’s thoughts and knowledge
Thank you so much for sharing your inner enlightenment to us.
I cannot begin to tell you how much your videos have helped me. There is such a calm in me and new perspective I never knew was missing, so...Thank you. Blessings from South Africa ✨️
Bro's definitely cooking something. I can relate this so much, the timing of this is almost near perfect. Keep it coming.
A 6 pack of abs is not built in the gym overnight.
It takes time and consistency to work and strengthen those muscles to see results.
See yourself as a child. How would you speak to a child?
I'm sure you would speak to soothe, to uplift and to love.
You owe yourself the same treatment.
You owe yourself the same peace of mind.
The mind is a powerful master or a faithful servant,
and you are the one who holds the key, always, all ways.
If we change the way we look at things, the things we look at change.
I wish you all the best.
You're stronger than you realize.
I am grateful for your insights. Thank you for sharing.
I believe most people would say that they wouldn't take the money, but if you put them in that exact situation, make them look at the number on their bank account, I unfortunately just can't see most people passing on that opportunity.
But to anyone who would return the money, I have nothing but respect for you and I wish you all the happiness in the world
Do you know who's most likely to cheat in studies? Socialists. Really. So all the collectivism talk is rationalization. Humans are innately selfish and might rationalize why they "need" that money.
In addition, if you know a thief, they always see themselves romantically. Collectively. Like Robin Hood. So yeah, most people would take the cash and like people who say they WANNA win the lottery, to donate it all to charity, they spend imagined sums when they could donate a real dollar or whatever NOW. Delusions of grandeur basically.
this really put everything into perspective I actually audibly laughed at myself for being stressed over such silly issues
I can't believe that I found your posts..your words ....I can't even describe how important they are to me....thank you.
Your videos are like finding the answers we have been looking for all along. It’s like finding the treasure, the secret, the missing piece. Love the calm, peaceful vibes. Thank you so much 🙏
Needed this message in this moment. Thank you.
Your analogy about reaching the peak of the mountain and stopping, with time stopping as well really smacked me into deep thought. Thank you for sharing. Great video as always! ❤
Your channel is just whatever I’ve been realising lately, and I just love seeing my own thoughts from another more mature perspective if you may.
Love the work
We are so worried about things that will never happen. 😢
I tend to think what im going to do after work and play it and play it in my mind. By the time i get home im already drained. Its gotta be overthinking the future.
U hv no idea how much the style in which ur talking about these topics is almost asmr for my brain but instead Im learning things. Ur calmness is delivering ur ideas way more than if it was someone talking really fast. Its benefiting my soul. Thank you 🙏🏼
I am so lucky that i've found your channel, your advice, your calm and your knowledge are inspiring.
Superb video--an excellent, clear, and compelling presentation.
I think that apart from asking ourselves "what is upsetting me in this very moment" the opposite question should be asked and treated in similar way as well: "what is making me happy/calm in this very moment". This is a "silent" and missed area that seem to be overlooked. Got a promotion, graduated from school, passed an exam; all in the past. Meeting friends this weekend, going abroad next month, travelling to another continent towards end of this year; all in the future. All of the above are what mind considers good or happy...what mind is also clinging to. This in turn takes us away from the present moment, which in my opinion is the optimal place for happiness. I'm not religious but Jesus said to live in the world but not of the world, meaning to take action and participate in the daily affairs of life but not to cling to the outcome of it all, good or bad.
Apologies for any grammar mistakes as I'm not a native speaker. Hope my thoughts are understandable. Much love.
Your conversation is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing your mind with us. You are so helpful. 🎉❤
This is so deep it’s been on replay. There is just so much richness in this video ❤
One problem I still haven’t managed to overcome is that, even though I accept things and understand the need for suffering and obstacles as a way to shape my character, I still hate the pain. I’m 100% averse to suffering in the moment I’m experiencing it. If I have to wait in line, I completely surrender to the boredom, but this doesn’t take the boredom away from me. And the moment of pain is the most difficult thing for me to deal with. I use the terms “pain” and “suffering” as expressions of general discomfort, but sometimes even the smallest inconvenience in my life makes me literally suffer-a person that disrupts my routine, a shop that closes when I expected it to be open, or any physical pain. I do understand the true nature of these situations as illusions, as being completely unreal outside of my own mind, but I still find myself fighting the urge to relieve them, to get rid of the suffering, and that’s the worst part for me. I joke with my wife that I would prefer to cut my own finger once than deal with some smaller inconvenience for a year. I still haven’t found a way to solve this about myself, but maybe your videos will help me!
I just started reading “Seneca, letters on ethics”, it’s so good 😊
I just finished a 6 year legal battle with my former employer, their disability carrier, and the SSA to ensure I wouldn’t be pushed to the far corners of the earth to die alone with no home, money, or access to care. It was worth it for me long term but painful short term since I don’t like money and didn’t want to be put in a position to fight for it. It’s a major spiritual conflict that I’m still struggling to reconcile as I tie up all the loose ends from greedy lawyers and disability insurance carrier egregious and intentional mistakes. There’s no solution to this issue much bigger than me from systems I have to rely on to stay alive. Often times I’d rather give up entirely.
The ending reminds me of the discussion between Socrates and Callicles in Plato's 'Gorgias,' where Socrates claims that once someone understands the highest good, they can't help but embody it.
In ancient Greek, 'αγαθό' had an even deeper meaning than 'highest good,' it had a divine tone to it, meaning that reaching it would be beyond human...
Anyway I liked your video and you look great as well 🦇
The best way to change the world is through yourself
I love this side of youtube.
I'm so ashamed at the state of my life and there's no escape.
Pain and grief and loneliness, these things are so intense, they rape my soul.
I wish for nothing more than real friends and true love.
Will I ever have these?
The moment you let go of things and thoughts...for sure!!!❤
Learn to love yourself first, and these things will follow.
Where does a woman meet a smart and handsome man like this? Genuinely wondering. If anyone knows. Let me know. 😊😂
Sma question I am seeking..shame he is taken
Thank you for creating this video. I really needed to hear these words at the moment. I am finding that I'm also ashamed of the answer to the question about what is really upsetting me at this very moment but I am glad that after watching this, I've finally found my answer. Having the answer to the problem makes the problem much easier to solve. So, thank you once again. Wish you a happy life!
You quote stoicism so much, to me its like agnosticism. My belief in God or crossing over from human struggles to heaven is woeful , my hope is that it liberating because life has so many seduction and trickery to be sad and exhausted.😊
This would be better if I had seen your videos before. Your thoughts exactly explain my current thoughts after a difficult experience
I recommend Eckhart Tolle's book "the power of now" for a deeper understanding of this concept. That book and the practice meditation changed my life in a profound way.
Love this perspective, thank you. Sounds similar to ACT, but with present-moment awareness and clarifying value-based goals.
I love your messages and the good you’re providing people with. I found your channel a couple weeks ago right after getting back into reading The Daily Stoic!
I pray life and joy,
and complete provision
and hope over your life.
I pray good friends,
people who are interested in you, wanting to do life with you,
someone who loves you, cherishes you, to enter your life, and to stay.
I pray you heal and let your defenses down
and that you treat others, and yourself: with kindness
and that you become full of life:
to do exciting things
and that even the mundane things
give you life-nourishing happiness.
In Yeshua's name, I pray.
One thing there is hard for me to digest nowadays, with this omni presence of information and news, is the concept that I am objectively harming someone somewhere, by just existing in a given country and being part in a consumerism pattern, which is intrinsically against my core values of justice, fairness and not being a hypocrite. Global vs communal impact realy takes a toll on my soul.
Thank you. This helped me. Have a great day.
I think you should't apologize for putting Seneca quotes. Taking ancient wisdom is a great way to make your point.
I'd like to know if you have any other place to check your content. It's really great and inspiring. I thank the world to get to find this kind of content. :D
This was beautifully said.
For me right now what is very bad is my addiction to screens.
Thank you so much! Please don’t stop making your life-saving videos ❤
❤.... what if you are so battered and hurting not knowing where to turn to find your meaningful purpose. 😢
I think you will really enjoy reading "I am that" by Nisargadatta Maharaj. Truly exceptional book.
listening to your expression of thoughts is great.
Perfect timing, I have a specific person in mind that should see this.
I'm so happy I found your channel, thank you so much! Sending love from South Africa!
Literally feels like universe is talking to me through a UA-cam channel , pls never stop posting I need this
we are the universe experiencing itself.
The very essence of your being is inherently multidimensional, however your conscious awareness has been conditioned to navigate this human experience inside a 3d mind-prison where you have the illusion of separation.
we are a multidimensional infite consciousness incarnated in a physical body ie. you are the universe experiencing itself.
we don’t die because energy is consciousness, and everything that exists is energy, thus it can only transform into another expression of itself.
your mission is to remember that you are not your physical body, but an eternal consciousness giving a life to the vessel.❤
@@SinikkaShow That was very well said, thank you so much! I feel my brain expanding
@@kritisareen4104 you are so welcome. 🤗 The more you allow yourself to expand, the more the source will speak through you. 🫶🏼
Wow. Powerful perspective. Thank you for this 🙏🏻
Possessing the highest good, please expound on that concept in a future video!
The old adage about the fool who ' knows the cost of everything but the value of nothing' comes to mind.
i’ve never heard things explained this way 🤯
So happy that you’ve uploaded a vid 🥺
Oh man, I accept that initiation.
At work right now so saving this one for later thank you so much for posting again! Maybe you don't want to say it and I get it, but what's your name? I find strange calling you Accepting the Universe lol
Someone commented on a different video of his and called him Mr. Universe. I thought that was great.
Your videos are such a treat ^^
Even if im self sufficient i need necessities too be grateful but strive to be better and live the moment
In this moment, I am at peace ❤
thank you, such good advice
It wasn't the Seneca quote, but it was that extremely loud hair. volume king
I like that...forgetting where the pen was...
My highest good is to eradicate poverty through communal living places all over the country. Challenging the real estate market, and other industries through shared living and sustainable living. All people deserve necessities and the addition beauty. Because we love beauty.
I really like this conversation. Thank you.
You're going semi-viral on Tiktok!
Could you share a link?
See the highest good: virtue.
Understand how you act in accordance with virtue.
Once you started to act with virtue, you have grasped the highest good. Don't let it fade...
Now pursue whatever you want in material world that is in alignment with highest good or the other way around (you'll only pursue then what is in alignment with highest good).
Yes! 100 % ! Lots of love to you ! 😊🥰❤
Thank you for food for the inner being.
Thank you.
Thank you! great message as always.