Byung-Chul Han’s Warning: Why Modern Life Feels Emptier Than Ever

[@oceantransistor]

I know not everyone can do this but I gave myself a lot of time to do nothing that most would call productive or entertaining. I took a whole year to just read, relax and spend time with family. A year to just really work on my thoughts and health. I reflected on who I was and how satisfied I was with life. I can honestly say it was time well spent. I am a better person for it and that matters more than material wealth to me. I wish more people had the opportunity to do the same.

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

Reflection is key! 🙂 Well done. 🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨ "Before I start, I must see my end. Destination known, my mind’s journey now begins. Upon my chariot, heart and soul’s fate revealed. In time, all points converge, hope’s strength resteeled. But to earn final peace at the universe’s endless refrain, we must see all in nothingness... before we start again." 🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨ --Diamond Dragons (series)

[@myktrixxx49]

Good on you mate...my endeavors have certainly gone the opposite way...still struggling to make sense of this fake,ignorant and brainwashed Society.FYA :)

[@stevesmith8155]

After many years I was able to save enough to retire. I also live essentially without objectives. I really experience life now. Minimal human contact. Simple and mostly peaceful and happy. I really thought this transformation would never happen and very pleased it did.

[@DanielBjorndahl]

sabbatical year

[@Simplyhowiseeit]

That is so good. I think all people should try to do this if they can. I am preparing to soon. I just want to reset .

[@suficynic]

The work you’re doing to bring to us the thoughts of current philosophers, who would only be taught in school in a hundred years from now, is revolutionary to say the least. It cuts through the many barriers of reading books, understanding what the author even meant, or having even heard about the author. Best time ever invested in KZbin.

[@mr.esinteressiertmichnicht6671]

You summed it up pretty well :]

[@Wkumar07]

This is one of the best KZbin channels. Thank you for putting the work in creating these.

[@Ronniezim]

It seriously is. These videos are all A++ It would be cool if he had a discord or something where the community could come together to discuss these books centered in the videos. I’d kick him some cash to be a part of that…

[@Wkumar07]

@Ronniezim or even a fairly active Reddit page.

[@d.nakamura9579]

Insightful video. Well done!

[@kayleighdriessen]

Kinda ironic fact is that when you don't spend excessive time on filling your mind with thoughts on worrying about your future or lingering over the past and instead make of what you can and will with the present moment and put your trust in the universe, you feel much lighter and find more meanigfulness wherever you look and go. Therefor a society that sells the idea of love or meaning or connection etc is bound to become one who's citizens feel lost and empty inside.

[@WrIm-x1w]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@PakRT48]

The world today is more connected than ever in human history, yet at the same time more isolated than ever in human history.

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

Digital connections do not necessarily mean *legitimate*, organic connections. If anything, humanity is more spiteful, apathetic, and dismissive of itself. Instantaneous internet assessments of nearly everything are typed into trillions of comments on a daily basis. In most cases, such ramblings are utterly non-sequitur, uneducated, and unnecessary. 🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨ "Before I start, I must see my end. Destination known, my mind’s journey now begins. Upon my chariot, heart and soul’s fate revealed. In time, all points converge, hope’s strength resteeled. But to earn final peace at the universe’s endless refrain, we must see all in nothingness... before we start again." 🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨ --Diamond Dragons (series)

[@marchess286]

​@@Novastar.SaberCombat- unproven assertions. Perhaps people are now merely typing what they were always thinking. Also, you ignore content such as this video, which is viewed and discussed around the world due to the same tech.

[@Deadsea_1993]

When it comes to most information, true. People could be manipulated in the past due to limited knowledge over language. This is why there was great upheaval when the Bible was translated from Latin to English as it meant the people could think for themselves. We also know much more about things like bacteria, viruses, sickness, etc. As for actual human connection, no we are extremely isolated as a whole. People get wrapped up in the News, Politics, fear mongering, etc, which leads to hatred and violence as a result of the fear. Vast oceans of information across the world with those images or images due to having access to all of those adult websites were not meant for us. They've proven to be destructive and have divided people and human connection. Even making friends or looking for romantic partners has devolved into "Look at some pics of them, then swipe left or right".

[@Eventzz0]

Bc the way we’ve structured society has resulted in people becoming more individualistic and selfish.

[@Mohtshim007]

Yeah Ghost Town

[@Ras_Spinoza]

Sometimes, living in an atomized time is not entirely our fault when the systems around us are designed to force us to live that way.

[@E.a.Z.S.e.n.T]

Exactly everything is mass produced

[@arthurbostrom4912]

So often your posts arrive exactly when I need them. The vita contemplativa is the state that I've been searching for, but backed by the guilt that I must be more "productive". Thank you so much for this elegant introduction to Han's book.

[@mr.esinteressiertmichnicht6671]

Mr. Einzelgänger - I cannot thank you enough for your videos - at this point I have watched a great bunch of them and every single one has been very inspirational Sorry for my bad english btw. I am currently even putting my father on your videos and he's enjoying it too. We started talking about the mentioned topics like Ichigo ichie for example. He's a teacher and he just told me, that he used some ideas that we got from your videos, in his classes. Again - I am so thankful for your videos. I wish you only the best :] Greetings from Germany

[@irvanray1898]

This Christmas holiday I suggest everyone who has the chance to go into a "meaningless vacation" it's where you only pick an area you want to visit and just enjoy your time be it a day or a whole week, I've tried it once with my gf and it's one of the most memorable holidays I've had because it allows us to connect deeper while enjoying our time instead of being chased by it.

[@comradestannis]

I think we also need a sense of "awe" and kinship to nature. Without feeling awe or appreciation of nature, you're more likely to be dead inside, or feel that way.

[@Ronniezim]

I agree 100%. I think slowing down as discussed in this video enables one to “see” the extraordinary beauty in nature. At least that’s how it worked for me..

[@comradestannis]

@Ronniezim I think that's how it worked for a lot of people.

[@runswithraptors]

No one sees stars or the night sky anymore and instead are locked into their cages and screens 😢

[@WisdomLife9]

Totally agree with you!

[@kellllllen]

You are one of if not my absolute most favorite person to watch, thanks for making such insightful and entertaining videos man!

[@paulm7826]

Instead of using time, linger in time. A beautiful sentiment. Thank you, Einzelganger.

[@breannathompson9094]

It's why i love liminal spaces. It gives you a reason to linger in time.

[@irishdude1988]

This is perfect timing. I literally googled "how to slow life down" earlier lol. Just feels like life is whizzing by, and theres so much of everything these days its like a never ending chase and struggle to keep up. Instead of trying, today I'm just going to sit in quiet contemplation for a period of time, and really take stock of my life and indeed, life in general. The older I get, the faster life goes by. I think sometimes it's good just to let the mind wander

[@Staoicism]

This perspective on the 'art of lingering' feels like a breath of fresh air in a world obsessed with speed and productivity. The idea that true leisure is not just a break from work, but a chance to inhabit time and reflect, really resonates. It makes me wonder: how can we reclaim those quiet, meaningful moments in our own lives amidst all the noise?

[@Zzrik]

It's easy to feel empty when everyone tries to tell you who you should be and how to act, we are so focused on pleasing others that we forget about ourselves and what makes us happy or even who we are. Everyone has a purpose I believe, but we are all told that whatever purpose we seek or want isn't good enough or natural etc, so sooner or later emptiness seems much easier to embrace and accept.

[@anthonytendo7639]

Just amazing ! You perfectly used words about these days in our society ! Even things I had trouble to put words on. This is your best video ! Thank you. I am gonna read Han's books, seems so interesting ! Keep up the good work !

[@Appollochan]

Thanks for this video, this is something I've been thinking about a lot lately. I've been spending a lot of time consuming mindless youtube content, often while multitasking and finding myself just so exhausted. One week I believe I watch ed about 60 hours of youtube in one week. Now I limit my self to a couple of hours a day of videos like this and try to spend the rest of the time practicing Chinese or reading. I can say things feel a lot better as a result.

[@matthewwohlars7707]

I’m

[@CobyDreamerr]

your videos always put things into a new perspective for me, it always eases my soul! thank you!

[@Whybann]

One another side effect of this infinite "task mode" life is the destruction of nature, questioning the habitability of our planet... This feels completely absurd and tragic. Thanks for these precious reflections 🙏

[@KatrinRass]

i find this very helpful. i have always pushed myself about slowing down and sitting still, and i didnt know what could help me . then i found this video. thank you so much einzelganger! since im 11 i am not the best in trying to solve my own problems but your channel really helps me by being calmer everday! thankyou!

[@Dowinohue]

I feel like time slows in moments of human connection. Whether that be a conversation, shared witnessing of a performance, flaying home human creation and art in an attempt to connect with humanity… on those moments, it feels like we have all the time we will ever need… an hour can feel like a week, while the grind of the week, feels like an hour, bc so much of it feels void of meaning.

[@WayneBarton-u2n]

Being a LONE WOLF 🐺 isn't perfect but it's WELL worth it.

[@alexxx4434]

Society at large lacks self-reflection. Too much mindless grind coupled with mindless dissociation by abundant distractions.

[@davidyule3605]

Beautiful. I love to contemplate in nature. Meditation helps me to let go of time. Your video reminds me to make more room in my life for contemplation.🙏🏼

[@badger8925]

I have literally been thinking about this exact topic the past week & you upload this video, perfect timing / synchronicity ! I appreciate your work, thanks

[@Davlavi]

Informative as always.

[@woolybullybananapeel8642]

✨Thank you Einzelganger!✨

[@WisdomLife9]

I find 3 most interesting points from the video: 1/ The Modern Sisyphus 2/ The Temporal Crisis 3/ The Art of Lingering. Thank you so much!

[@gunnasintern]

starting off Friday morning with a new Einzelganger, i’m very glad to prefer to live in the present instead of constantly chasing status

[@comradestannis]

I needed this.

[@TheOAHistory]

Return to Contemplative Living: Han suggests that to combat the relentless pace of modern life, we should embrace a return to the “vita contemplativa”-a life of reflection and lingering, which allows for deeper engagement with time and meaning.

[@Omar-yj8gb]

15h is morning

[@Patriotx-gx4ce]

Strip away all what stays you and present with all Power within us! All that matters back to basically and all else comes back. Body needs to move,kind relaxes after and inner look connecting with yourself on Creation level.

[@sylvarogre5469]

Ah, but living in an ever present now is also atomized time.

[@vikgrisel97]

All the people around me run as if they were in a race where there is no finish line... They run and run, they suffer because they don't have enough time Sometimes I wonder if I'm doing things wrong, but then I tell myself that I'm very lucky, because I have time, because I have peace of mind and nobody can take it away from me I don't have to compare myself. Even so, social pressure is very strong.

[@lobiaking8318]

I’ve been chilling my whole life youth was good but now I’m stuck in a low wage job. Should have kept myself busy with studying and internships …

[@dutchdude123]

I’m always wondering if you don’t run run run, don’t you have to work, study or feed your kids…. Is it all about the money?

[@nathanrakaaprilian5338]

​@@lobiaking8318 don't take that as an excuse to don't work at all, what that mean is you don't wanna sacrificing your inner peace to endless works that lead to burnout, some amount of work is necessary but anything that is too much is bad (like wise work and leisure)

[@vikgrisel97]

@@lobiaking8318 In my case, I rest, but I focus 100% on studying. I think we have to find a balance... I don't want to sacrifice my mind or my body I want to find a well-paid job, but I know my limits and I know my capacity, I can't study and work at the same time... It's about not letting the system corrupt you and exhaust you. There's plenty of time ahead.

[@vikgrisel97]

@@dutchdude123 That's what they want you to believe

[@Roseyard]

Such a profound content! Thank you so much for this valuable piece of wisdom. We all need it as we contribute to the endless cycles of grinding our lives into what we falsely believe to be life.

[@clintonlobo5094]

So enlightening, thank you for sharing 🙂

[@ahmedrzaki5189]

Thank you for this. it's one perfect video added to my favorites as usual from this channel.

[@CaveyMoth]

Life was a lot better when I was a kid, without the ability to purchase whatever I want whenever I want. I used to want things for a long time, which made it incredibly rewarding once I was finally able to obtain them.

[@danijelhorvatincic9224]

For 95% off the world this is the truth...the rest just take it for granted...

[@CarlCampbell]

100% this. Being able to have whatever you want almost immediately, be it a date, a meal, a product, experience, etc really messes with your reward system (dopamine) and makes you less resilient to discomfort and inconvenience. 90% of the satisfaction of achieving anything are the moments leading up to it, and the more we insist on reducing the time required to get whatever it is we want will just spell disaster for humankind.

[@tomsmith7043]

I miss going to the video store to rent a movie. It made it an event and something me and my dad loved doing together.

[@who_s_afraid]

Gosh, I'm envious reading this.

[@kayleighdriessen]

Back before I could find the movie Titanic om Disney Plus instantly, I had to wait till I got it on DVD for my birthday or christmas so the wait felt much more rewarding.

[@noseefood1943]

Start by quitting social media

[@ws43]

Biggest tangible change in my life was this.

[@UnknownXlll]

I did that too and also blocked my toxic family and friends I am feeling tired from existing and surviving I try to live again with my rules

[@CollectionOfTheTimeless]

And we forgot that KZbin is social media aswell

[@blackandcold]

youtube is social media.

[@blackandcold]

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[@Agui007]

This really touches my heart. It teaches us the drastic importance of slowing down in this drastic fast paced and almost, suicidal exicistance. Life of the past was slower and more absorbable.

[@waelfaraj6705]

In comptemplative times , we relax , allow thoughts to float , reflect and refine or restructure even ... A balance or harmony between work and life ...

[@alanscaria3514]

Truly amazing. Thanks for sharing the wonder of this existence.

[@pangusgeorge]

I very much liked the vita contemplativa vs vita activa conclusion of the video. Very good advice. I wish I could live this way. This world just won't let you slow down....

[@LivingAncestor1]

Thank you for motivating to start my KZbin channel I appreciate you a lot ❤❤ I hope everything goes according to plan 🤞🏻

[@comradestannis]

Good luck!

[@LivingAncestor1]

@ Thank you Comrade

[@7gibbens]

Just what I needed right now. Thankyou 😊🇦🇺

[@felicitysmoak1860]

what a great video and content, it gave me new perspective in life which i impossible to think by myself.

[@1jazzybella]

Thanks!

[@khannatraders435]

Every video is thought provoking. Thank you

[@AssieChi69]

Isn't it, maybe, because 'time' also feels like moving faster, that we're persuing to go along with it? At the other hand: i really feel that so much comes to me naturally, from 'not pursuing' or 'chasing goals'... 😮 My need is to stand still, in quietly seeking my own way to heal, to thrive and to explore this world. And most of all, it lies in the attraction to nature! 🥰🙏🏻❤️‍🔥

[@raqueldeshow9678]

I needed to see this today. Thank you

[@xbavajee]

I see what you did there at the end... That's the gist of it! Love it❤

[@musically3626]

Great as always

[@clumsykhaya]

Yessss! Love this, definitely need to check out his books

[@EricRuiz-jt3yf]

Needed this video.Thank you for uploading

[@newroad25]

This comes just in the right time. Thank you.

[@anuj5141]

What a great video brother🙌🙌

[@joeg3950]

I've studied philosophy, theology, and various scripture for decades. BC Hanh changed my approach to many of these texts, enriching them. Plus, I utilize his thought in my Zen priest practice. Thanks for the video.

[@its_amanagrawal]

Funny how so many of us will find it difficult to stop from watching another video after watching this. I.e. using time vs contemplating

[@jayzee4097]

Reminds me of the The Frankfurt School. And I think that the issue is that we must fix ourselves, through self actualization, in order to succeed in a society where life milestones don't exist, so our labor, and our lives, become wrapped around becoming a brand of neoliberal perfection instead of flawed humanity inside a community of other flawed humans. Of course this causes a whole host of issues including a lost sense of time, but I don't think that transcendentalism or neo-traditionalism are the answers because I'm inclined to agree with Fisher in that we've lost, and there is revolution that. However, those of us that live outside of the system, by choice or because we've been forced to, understand that the only option is to join or fail in this society, so there really isn't an answer or a revolution, other than the one that produces the most money, coming.

[@Oceangrace90]

Thank you for this video. All of my 3 channels are subscribed to your channel.

[@Axis.Mundis.]

3:30 LOST was the last show that with a cult following and released weekly creating this exact thing he’s referring. All week leading up to new episodes everyone would theorize on what they thought was gonna happen, has happened and suspected Easter eggs. We would have viewing parties growing up for tv shows and of course LAN parties. I miss that…

[@theskyizblue2day431]

lol I remember, that show was my redpill into Hollywood garbage, and the hackfrauds that create the shows.

[@CodyRay787]

I liked how The Penguin was done. New episode every week. Would watch it with family. Gave us something shared to talk about.

[@williamramos3350]

The only thing I can say is to just do what fulfills you. Mental collapse has made me realize this. I am over the whole (society). Be you and do you.

[@_angstlust_]

depression is one of the main disseases of our time. The reason for this is systemic - we as a society have to change our perspective on life or we will suffer. I am glad you could change your path, I am in the process to do so, too.

[@nubpwnsu]

We all see on social media "influencers" who make it seem like they're having the best times of their lives and it makes the viewers question their own life and question themselves feeling unfulfilled

[@joshuapaterson6002]

Its not so much that i needed this video, I needed to know that other people felt the same way. Ive always just wanted time to sit and think. Fast paced life is killing me

[@sallyunderwood66]

English spoken with a Dutch accent sounds so nice. Content is great too.

[@chrisnicolaou3871]

2 Einzelganger videos in one week? We are on Hedonism grounds!

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[@mariatiraski2]

Thank you so much !!! ❤🙏💐

[@LuisFlores-mc2tc]

There is no solution in this world. To fully appreciate comes from deprivation. In a world that just wants to fill your head with some kind of task or knowledge. It becomes nearly impossible to find center unless you cut ties. This is the touture of the human condition. It's the inability to truly enjoy the present moment in this dizzing, fast-paced world.

[@Deadsea_1993]

Excellent video. As for actual human connection, we are extremely isolated as a whole. People get wrapped up in the News, Politics, fear mongering, etc, which leads to hatred and violence as a result of the fear. Vast oceans of information across the world with those images or images due to having access to all of those adult websites were not meant for us. They've proven to be destructive and have divided people and human connection. Even making friends or looking for romantic partners has devolved into "Look at some pics of them, then swipe left or right".

[@PacificEnigma]

I think the problems we face today have a root in education too. Now more often than not parents don't spend any meaningful time with their kids, taking their time to teach them about life trough stories, games and experiences. Is juts a matter of scolding or throwing some recycled words that they might have heard in past form their parents or others, lacking any meaning. Even worse now young parents are simply giving phones, computers and consoles to their kids more as a form of escapism. To escape from the responsibility of having to deal with it, to take your time to understand your own child. Back when I was a kid even console games or technology were meaningful, there was no chase to finish a game as fast as you can or anything close to that. You were enjoying the game and it would connect you with others as well. Friends would come over and we would play together, having fun and then we would go outside talking about it for a bit. We would just walk around without a defined purpose just enjoying the moment. Almost everyone now has this mentality of pushing harder and chasing success and material gratification that in turn attaches to you a sense of greed. Once you have the power and resources to get what you want you will want more, because you never took the time to appreciate the small things in your life. There is no destination to arrive at in life, is like a school trip the best part of it is the company that you have at your side, the fun moments where you act silly with all your friends at the back of the bus. And once you arrive it might not be as incredible as you might have imagined. I think this is where the secret lies the people that we surround with and our minds, with the right person you can have fun and make a mundane activity something out of an adventure book. I will give this last example to conclude my take on this. I used to go with my cousin when we were kids in nature, around a river and explore around it looking for cool rocks or sticks, making all kinds of stories using our imaginations actively as we were experiencing things in real time. We would create stories or legends about things that we might have though we would have saw or pretend that we have legendary swords and powers. And if you would see the reality of how that place was, it wasn't amazing at all no crazy sights or things to do, but there was no need for that we had everything we needed in our brains. So as long as you learn how to be bored, how to enjoy small things in your life and apply some shift in perspective to see life rom different points plus the company of people that have similar visions as yours, I think you could spend time in an empty boring room and have the time of your lives.

[@tobinharris8107]

Good one! Thanks. 👍

[@TheAkiller101]

I lived more in the past 6 days than I have in the past 6 months. Only difference "Viva Contemplativa".

[@WhitePlek]

After reading some of Han's work and now listening to this very neat summary, it has become clear to me that this is exactly what is wrong with my life. I am making this the foundation of my new year's resolution to put quality over quantity and to try and live the "viva contemplativa".

[@AustereHare]

i have found a way to carry vita complentiva into work. for vast tracts of my work i simply meditate. its similar to the type of meditation you can do while mindlessly dancing yoga. i mindlessly dance my work. feels good.

[@IdenticalDifference]

There's a lot here similar to what Alan Watts was writing and talking about, the division of work and play in particular, and curious synthesis of work and play, so that you can work in a contemplative way i.e as if playing, if you're employed with a boring job in particular, I suggest taking this experiment. We are depraved to the degree we're invested in time, or future, so the less we are here now, the more time and future we desire, unaware that one second of being fully here can feel so enough, that you may say "alright, wow I can even die now and die happily for this is IT".

[@senz3081]

The more you work on yourself , the less you care about others. The more you work on your goals, the less you care about your doubts.

[@clamato54]

I took a sabbatical when I was 42, the best moments of which were aimless bike rides through the trails behind my childhood home, no job, no car, no phone on me, no camera, not really sure about any purpose other than to find a certain place in my mind

[@phillipchavez1321]

📝 05:20-06:32 fear of missing out and the experience of long duration of time

[@JC-jz6rx]

This video should be required viewing for everyone in the modern age with a screen and an internet connection.

[@peanbean1973]

We have to remember that we are all children inside that long to be friendly to one another. If you remember that and you just confidently go for it out in public. I swear everyone out there loves that sht. Every last gangster or old lady old man. Country dude. They are all just a friendly little child inside. When you invite tbat part out of everyone and let them know right off the bat. Your friendly. They really lighten up. No "appearing hard" no playing it cool. Just genuine being friendly. Its all what we want.

[@darrenmarrs6698]

This was such a beautiful

[@henriquekatahira1653]

If there is anyone who is truly picking up what is happening with our society, his name is Han Byung-Chul…

[@HarvestStore]

Great video.

[@jasonmuise7496]

I call it the progressive compression of expression. As i write this Sam Roberts band is singing Brother Down. I think my life is passing me by. Lol Like AntMan on Avengers. We are about to go into the Quantum realm, well, deeper n smaller that is. We're we Giants ? Yes ! Because we had the time to be. We get smaller as time gets faster and tighter. Next step is pure energy or download into the Web. Same same. I have gone grey in the last 5 yrs and look older than i should. I lived a hyper but relaxed life. Lol since i live my whole life fast now, i have aged incredibly. Always looked 10 yrs younger than i was. Speed ages !! We need to slow the world down a notch. Thank you. You have blessed my life with your work. May you take life slow and easy. ❤🎉

[@TheStoicBeacon-TGG]

This video sparked new ideas for me. Could you explore the parallels between Stoicism and the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi?

[@jeskodrews5796]

Meditation guys. Meditation.

[@MangginMisao-z5i]

I m glad to find this channel

[@olafweyer859]

I would say there is too much coherence, direction and meaning in regards to time. There is TOO MUCH of those. I feel best when time is directed towards nothing, when time serves no purpose, when meaning isn't fulfilled or acknowledged. I'm a hobby photographer. I take photos for no other reason than that I enjoy it. It doesn't matter how many hours, it doesn't matter how many I take, it doesn't matter were I go and take them, it doesn't matter if I get right just the way you could imagine you want. I'm taking photos. That is all.

[@mariasluman7842]

Completely loved it

[@CraigStCyrPlus]

We have been conditioned to being kept busy in order to earn the money to afford happiness. While I agree that a planet with aimless souls is a very dangerous idea, nobody needs to put on an apron and serve fast food at 7am. We are better than a lot of what we diminish ourselves to - in the perpetual cycle of 50hrs of work for 48hours of rest.

[@comradestannis]

We need to unionize, tbh, but even then, it's not a panacea, and work culture entering your own leisure is not good.

[@CraigStCyrPlus]

@comradestannis The framework was made with the industrial era and what they thought began as a way to make their lives easier, it only ended up increasing the demand from each of them because now all the tasks from before became automated. It logically should have gone the other way and freed us up for creative and intellectual or industrial endeavours, but instead we're on forklifts loading millions of dollars of goods for a country we've never visited.

[@comradestannis]

@@CraigStCyrPlus yeah, agreed. That's why we have to organize, but again, no sure fire way to deal with this problem. We live on a surplus of materials and wealth yet most people won't have or enjoy it.

[@CraigStCyrPlus]

@@comradestannis Humans driven by either their fragile egos or mindless greed who make too much impact on society have always been society's cancers. This road has been driven by us for so long that the vehicle we started with no longer resembles anything recognizeable.

[@jays903]

If you are buying happiness, than you don't understand happiness.

[@thebronze59]

Exceptional video, I have no affinity with modern "rat-race" life with all is stupidity. Thank you.❤

[@MahmoodsVLogs]

In my experience Ramadan is a month of test for your physical and mental toughness. It's not for the weak. You must give up food sex and drinks or any thing that is against God rules. Ramadan makes you strong from inside out.

[@nias3202]

Thank you! I'm going to read "in search of lost time" by Marcel Proust to find some peace.

[@bhuvanesh1]

A spotify podcast of your audios will be incredibly useful

[@mtk3755]

U didn't understand the video. Stop consuming and start reflecting

[@paulwhite5886]

I'm definitely going to linger more 😊

[@reverist.998]

If you can sit with yourself in silence, remove yourself from the external and internal noice. You already have solved 95% of your problems. -Eckhart Tolle

[@ecelsozanato5603]

Vita contemplativa is what I think is “the natural way of living” as our ancestors have lived before the invention of agriculture, and the way primitive societies still live : they lived by the day. It is taught in the Bible, in the traverse of the desert there was the commandment to take the food only for the day, not more. Also Jesus taught not to worry about tomorrow.

[@34owner34]

“Just look at it” - Ed Bassmaster

[@STOICYOUTUBER-g8h1234]

Feeling empty and stoic is the best approach in life you will never be disappointed

[@allardvanderstarre]

i sometimes are inactive...just listening to the radio...like the old days

[@John-vp1ej]

Massive shoutout to 15:01. I serioiusly wish more youtube essayists would say "In my own words..." to ACTUALLY prelude them. Too often people attribute the things they say to a thinker they are looking into, and while 'in the ballpark' mostly - these constantly slight (and sometimes large) distortions do unfortunately erode the most substantially precise reading of a work. So while its a small thing, I actually really respect you doing that - claiming your own words is powerful and even more so when spoken elegantly and accurately. (Loved your book btw!) Keep up the great work! cheers!

[@HoboGardenerBen]

We might as well try to enjoy the restlessness and anxiety and all that. It's an interesting experience. We live in the era of tired eyes, pretty cool. It's like an entire society of people went down to the fairylands and ate the food and got trapped there. I always liked dystopic scifi\fantasy, might as well enjoy the one I have all around me :)