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Seneca is my favorite Stoic. His writings are so intimate and relatable. His astute observations of people and human nature reinforce the axiom that "Times Change But People Don't". Seneca is a master of the essay. Reading him convinced me that I love the essay format and inspired me to read Montaigne essays and the essays of others. Incidentally, the University Of Chicago Press offers fantastic editions of all of Seneca's writings. If you're a Seneca fan I highly recommend them.
Amazing words and I appreciate you! Thank you for giving me the strength to allow and accept myself in my aloneness not loneliness. I’ve always enjoyed being alone the most. With the exception of spending time with my Daughter and grandson. 🥰
Typically I'd recommend either Plato or the stoics when it comes to getting into philosophy. Plato for the beginning route of something a bit more esoteric and conceptual, and the stoics for a more practical life-serving route. One of the things to keep in mind when reading ancient philosophy is to maintain a sense of balance between the context of the work and when it was written and your own life - there's distinctions you will find on a flavored basis: this or that doesn't taste too good on my brain, or this concept is rather bitter. Right. Extensively this is what you find with all older philosophies. Context is important. Reading history is important. Etc. The times really do make the man, and as the language changes, giving rise to a change of concepts, so too will our understanding. Enjoyed the video.
Oh wow, the first lesson reminds me so much of my favorite Greek poem by the great Greek poet C. P. Cavafy! It’s called “The City” and it conveys the same message: that no matter where you go, you can’t escape your problems because they are within you. Here are the final lines: “Always you will arrive in this city. For another land do not hope; there is no ship for you, there is no road. As you have ruined your life here, in this small corner, you have destroyed it in the entire world.”
Moving countries really worked for me! Moved from Bucharest to Paris for 3 years, didn't like Paris, then moved to London and have been here for 10 years and loving it. I get Seneca, but there are places you connect to more!
For sure! I think both can be true at once: some places are a better fit than others, AND we're the common denominator if we're unhappy everywhere. His words are definitely not going to stop me from moving for self-fulfillment 😀
The Wise Heart: A Guide to the Universal Teachings of Buddhist Psychology by Jack Kornfield He’s a psychologist, who also was a buddhist monk for several years in asia.
On asceticism, i think it's knowing when to stop. I will usually drink and smoke and once smoking 🚬 doesnt give me a buzz anymore. I'll just take a break for a few months or even years. Same with drinking but my overall habits are pretty good. Eating healthy, exercising and overall taking care of myself. Life is meant to be enjoyed (with in reason obviously 😅😂)
Would you speak more on your beliefs about the collective unconscious and individual conscious? It sounds very similar to what I believe about people and the world but haven't really articulated yet!
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You are a gift to the world.
You're very kind!
@@BookandHearthI concur completely 😊
Seneca is my favorite Stoic. His writings are so intimate and relatable. His astute observations of people and human nature reinforce the axiom that "Times Change But People Don't".
Seneca is a master of the essay. Reading him convinced me that I love the essay format and inspired me to read Montaigne essays and the essays of others.
Incidentally, the University Of Chicago Press offers fantastic editions of all of Seneca's writings. If you're a Seneca fan I highly recommend them.
Amazing words and I appreciate you! Thank you for giving me the strength to allow and accept myself in my aloneness not loneliness.
I’ve always enjoyed being alone the most.
With the exception of spending time with my Daughter and grandson. 🥰
Typically I'd recommend either Plato or the stoics when it comes to getting into philosophy. Plato for the beginning route of something a bit more esoteric and conceptual, and the stoics for a more practical life-serving route.
One of the things to keep in mind when reading ancient philosophy is to maintain a sense of balance between the context of the work and when it was written and your own life - there's distinctions you will find on a flavored basis: this or that doesn't taste too good on my brain, or this concept is rather bitter. Right. Extensively this is what you find with all older philosophies. Context is important. Reading history is important. Etc. The times really do make the man, and as the language changes, giving rise to a change of concepts, so too will our understanding.
Enjoyed the video.
Excellent point! Great reminder
Oh wow, the first lesson reminds me so much of my favorite Greek poem by the great Greek poet C. P. Cavafy! It’s called “The City” and it conveys the same message: that no matter where you go, you can’t escape your problems because they are within you. Here are the final lines:
“Always you will arrive in this city.
For another land do not hope;
there is no ship for you, there is no road.
As you have ruined your life here,
in this small corner,
you have destroyed it in the entire world.”
Beautiful! And so very fitting
This is one of my favorite books ever. Thank you for reviewing it Ana! It really helped me when I was in a dark time and place.
Of course! I can see how it could help during a turbulent time
Moving countries really worked for me! Moved from Bucharest to Paris for 3 years, didn't like Paris, then moved to London and have been here for 10 years and loving it. I get Seneca, but there are places you connect to more!
For sure! I think both can be true at once: some places are a better fit than others, AND we're the common denominator if we're unhappy everywhere. His words are definitely not going to stop me from moving for self-fulfillment 😀
9:00 this is so how I feel about religious, nice video filled with beautiful thoughts as always, thanks for your work 😊❤
Thanks for sharing! :)
Meditations & Seneca, thats awesome. Can we expect a epictetus discourses video soon?
Yes, Epictetus will be next!!
@@BookandHearth thats great news, we are waiting :)
I read the first lesson while traveling in Colorado. That one hit me different lol
i thoroughly enjoyed this video
Thank you! :)
I’m so glad to see such a video and hear your comments on my favorite book on stoicism!
it sounds like by "natural" desires they're referring to the base of maslow's hierarchy of needs
That would actually make a lot of sense
You should read some eastern philosophy that’s similar to stoicism, maybe buddhism or Daoism. Could recommend something if you wanted to.
Please do recommend! I would love to get into these but don't know where to start...
I've liked a lot of Buddhist books so far. I'm always open to more book recommendations!
The Wise Heart: A Guide to the Universal Teachings of Buddhist Psychology
by Jack Kornfield
He’s a psychologist, who also was a buddhist monk for several years in asia.
A path with heart by jack kornfield is more spiritual focused than psychology so those are two good books.
There's a lot of similarities between Stoicism and Confucianism.
Would be interesting to see you do Epictetus’ Enchiridion!
It's coming!
On asceticism, i think it's knowing when to stop. I will usually drink and smoke and once smoking 🚬 doesnt give me a buzz anymore.
I'll just take a break for a few months or even years. Same with drinking but my overall habits are pretty good. Eating healthy, exercising and overall taking care of myself. Life is meant to be enjoyed (with in reason obviously 😅😂)
Completely agree! Moderation is the key
Would you speak more on your beliefs about the collective unconscious and individual conscious? It sounds very similar to what I believe about people and the world but haven't really articulated yet!
Noted!! I think I've been holding off because I'm still forming my own thoughts :)
OMG yes finally!!
Nature might mean healthy and naturally occurring
That makes sense
0:10 your husband's a vampire?
Haha he does look like a mix between Stefan Salvatore and Edward Cullen...