Amor Fati | The Stoic Anxiety Hack

How to 'Stoically' hack your mind to ease anxiety.
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lol thought the same

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When I was 30 I was successful, handsome and good in sports. Then a huge skydiving accident turned my life around. At first I thought I’d kill myself; the outlook was so dismal,compared to what I had... but then, like magic, after 2nor w months you reset and start appreciating whatever little accomplishments you make. After 4 to 6 months you are completely adapted even to such a life altering event. I have recovered and live an active life, have a beautiful family and are mostly very happy. Whatever happens, take it serenely, be it good or bad. It is not as good as it seems nor as bad.

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You should write a blog or do a video. Your story sounds inspiring

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I also had similar experience after surviving a heart attack last year. Coming back to normality after 1 year Nothing as important as being alive. Wish you to Stay healthy and live a long life!!

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@@rajjoshi1111 Same tí you Raj, same to you.

[@diurnalreign]

Thank you ❤

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I had a great psychologist once ... the best I’d found to help me deal with panic attacks. Anyone who’s ever had one knows that the sufferer can think they’re having, or will have, a heart attack. After a couple of years of panic and a few trips to emerg to get hooked up to heart shit and okayed I found this guy. In two talks he introduced me to this idea (metaphorically, without even mentioning stoicism) "Worried about your heart when this happens, are ya?” Yup. “If you have a heart attack, what happens?” Um ... I die. “So? Why are you worried? You’ll be dead” "Everyone else is affected - not you. You’re not even here” “Next time it happens, go running. Fast - and try to have a heart attack. You won’t be able to make it happen, and if it does, it was lovely to meet you” I NEVER had another panic attack and that was .... oh fuck ... thirty years ago. Great video. Good lesson.

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I worry about my family though.

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HAHAHAHA XD

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Did you ever go running fast?

[@GorgonDrageil]

I've had chronic "future anxiety" and, this is helpful.

[@drumrit]

Anxiety is always about the future, O' Wise One. But good luck with reducing it and dealing with it! :)

[@pahlevymu]

@@drumrit some ppl can even suffer anxiety bcs what they did in the past, like act wrong in front of their friend or afraid of being judged

[@drumrit]

@@pahlevymu That anxiety is because of an event that will take place in the future (due to the event in the past), like their friend not wanting them around anymore, or other people judging you, in the present or future. No one's currently anxious about being judged 3 days ago. Think about it.

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Same

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Me too !!!!! Amor fat I............... is what it is,amen.....

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"The sun is shining, enjoy life". I had tears in my eyes. Thank you for this wonderful video.

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*"Life is but what you deem it."* -Marcus Aurelius

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Meditations is a fantastic coffee table book.

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You can not deem physical pain so are problems with other forms of pain

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2:39, upon a shot of some cows: "Some of these questions are up to you, and udders are not."

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My new favorite KZbin channel. I am in a very challenging stage in my life and am learning to be more stoic. My dad was a tough, yet wise and gentle WWII veteran. The most stoic man I have ever known. He taught me much. But somewhere along the way and into my 50s I lost my way. Became very anxious and depressed. Now I am fighting back with stoicism and other valuable teachings. Thank you for being a part of my journey!

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God bless you. I hope you achieve what you seek.

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Thank you for sharing this. I'm in a hard place myself and it's good to know others are taking the same path in order to understand things.

[@MrAlpinab7]

Darkest times of my life at 38, lost and depressed. Recovery is tough, and tragic, but i guess it's part of life and journey.

[@finigan2]

Yeah it's tough Dan. It has gotten even harder for me. But I have been offered a chance to move from Minnesota to Northern California. Not an escape. But maybe a fresh start? Faith and prayers. My best to you brother. Keep in touch if you want to.

[@MrAlpinab7]

@@finigan2 we can only escape in mind, not in distance, so yes, you're right, it's maybe a fresh start. My past with all its "horrors" some of them, is only 30 feet away from me. Every second of the day. So it must be always the strenght of the mind.

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“Amor Fati!” Is my new mantra when I face anxiety or adversity moving forward!

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good idea

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"it is what it is"

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"ityasti"

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“Whatever happens happens” -Spike Spiegel

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Exactly i thought in that too. The way of how spyke acts its a real stoic way

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HE DEAD :'C

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This is more than an anxiety hack. This is an incredible mindset for tackling life. Thank you, you have just changed my life.

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this is how I live my life, and it's so much better! people always struggle against life!

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Right? I look around and shake my head alot. I think I was born a stoic.

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It’s as if this video knows what’s going on in my life right now. I was laid off earlier this year and then my beloved dog died shortly after due to an illness I miss him so much. now I am currently looking for a job it is so hard and I worry about the future. thank you thank you thank you so much for this video amor fati!

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I hope you are doing well too!

[@richardson.1424]

I'm just discovering Stoicism, and the concepts of Memento Mori and Amor Fati. I have a chronic illness (Chronic Kidney Disease), Anxiety and Depression, BUT these concepts have been helping me see a new perspective on life and now I'm all in.

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I love the cows. They're very relaxed like me.

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Thyandy in where I live cows chase people but thats life

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[@chilledice6301]

My understanding: Worry is of the anxious self as you try to control your fate. This worrying takes you out of the present moment burdening you with unnecessary stress and anxiety. Accept fate and make the best of it, everything has a plus side. You may lose something but later on get something betters! You don’t know so why worry? Try your best in the present moment that is what truly matters.

[@Unknown-py1tu]

I needed to know that thank you! Now everytime something will be out of my control and anxiety comes I know how to stop it and embrace Destiny.

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[@travisadams4470]

I have always had anxiety with my future. I used to wast many hours lying awake at night thinking about how to survive being laid off, or a natural disaster or an apocalypse. There is only so much a person can control. It finally dawned on me that I was wasting so much time and energy trying to control my future. I still worry and I still plan for the "just in case" but I no longer obsess over it. When I start to feel those future anxiety feelings creep up, I quickly reach for Stoic teachings.

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Good vibes back to you 🤙🏼 This was timely.

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You've helped me tremendously in dealing with my anxiety. You're great! Thank you so much.

[@dreamland-lw6ce]

Hmmm.. Very interesting and insightful. This is so far one of the greatest remedies for all the problems that you face in your life. The most important thing is to know that you have given all you had, to the person, to your goal, to a specific thing that you find good for you. But if, along the way, you experience heartbreak and turmoil and adversity, its easy to break free. Remembering that you gave your all and still something didnt work out is a great thing in its true essences. When we realize that we tried, and that some things are just out of out control, only then will we be truly satisfied.

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Most powerful 5 minutes of my life, thank you and God bless.

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As someone who experiences anxiety from time to time, I loved your video. It makes so much sense and certainly is a good idea to live by the principals it espouses. 🙏

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Grateful for the wisdom acquired from this channel. It helps a lot by reminding us to keep calm despite the many twist and turns but keep moving forward. Thanks to the intelligent creator for the great videos.👍🏼

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This video came at the perfect time for me. Your perspective on embracing fate and making the best of every moment is truly inspiring. It's a mindset shift I needed, especially facing uncertainties in my life right now. Thank you for sharing this wisdom!

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This is precisely how I live my life and have for many many years now. But now I know what to call it. Excellent video my friend! :-)

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[@Maria7Maria]

Wow, I just found your videos and they are so insightful. I have been using the amor fati type of mentality without realising - this is a personal story, I lost a baby only a few months ago and am dealing with grief and loss. However I could not find that “it’ll be ok” or “awww poor you” mindset of others was helpful. Accepting fate and dealing with what is, however painful, has been the only way forward for me. It’s similar to a concept I learned called “radical acceptance”, look into this if you haven’t already! Great videos.

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Thank you for creating these awesome and informative videos. They are helping me to have a better understanding of myself and those around me. I have been classified by psychologists as BPD (borderline personality disorder) so learning different ways of thinking to better myself is extremely important to me.

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@@gregorydiasmusic Thank you. I have been that way for sometime and I usually am respected for it or negatively judged. Mental health shouldn't be hidden and it's a struggle for many people. There is more awareness these days but yet its still swept under the rug even by some health professionals.

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