Don’t Worry, Everything is Out of Control | Taoist Antidotes to Worry

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The writings of the ancient Taoists persuade us to go in a different direction: we ought to let go of existing concepts and worldviews, become aware of emptiness, let nature take its course, and move with nature rather than against it. The goal? An easier life, less worrying… following Tao, the universal principle. This video explores ancient Taoist ideas that may serve as antidotes for reducing worry in a world out of control.
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00:00 - Intro
02:37 - Antidote 1
04:18 - Antidote 2
06:03 - Antidote 3
08:02 - Antidote 4
10:10 - Antidote 5

[@MeditativeMuse]

“Our anxiety does not come from thinking about the future, but from wanting to control it.” Let things simmer and cook. 🔥 Thank you for your work. 🙏

[@anonymous-jp7bo]

lame just the ratrace going to the toilet all the time happens in french alot😁😄

[@lunkerjunkie]

I can't trust I'll be safe in a future I don't control

[@simonooi2544]

If you're thinking about the future it means you're worried about the outcome and therefore you want to control it. Drop you desire and your anxieties disappeared.

[@anonymous-jp7bo]

@@simonooi2544 alright shifu master

[@recuerdos2457]

But no one can control the future even though you think you can!!!

[@Betterversion09]

To anybody who's reading this, I pray that whatever is hurting you or whatever you are constantly stressing about gets better. May the dark thoughts, the overthinking, and the doubt exit your mind. May clarity replace confusion. May peace and calmness fill your life. I hope anything that bothers you and makes you feel depressed will go away and you will feel comfortable with this video. Don't worry, tomorrow is a new day. Start over. It's not too late yet.

[@MrNuclearz]

Thank you my friend, I needed to hear this!

[@hannaela3306]

Thx😊

[@Ricosuavethabarber]

Thank you for that

[@hastinhapsari992]

I need this. Thank you very much.

[@rilke3266]

“Let everything happen to you, beauty and terror, just keep going, no feeling is final”-Rilke

[@rickymassey]

The narrator has such an odd Boston accent. Unlike any I've encountered

[@MitchellM929]

@@rickymassey Definitely not Boston, got to be from Europe somewhere :D

[@mendivest]

@@rickymasseyHe's from The Netherlands.

[@_YoursTrulyShelby]

God bless

[@AlexReynard]

Gosh, my abuser also used to tell me to just shut up and take it.

[@junaetovi1132]

"He who knows he has enough, is truly wealthy." - Lao Tzu

[@BRBallin1]

He who always wants more but knows he has enough is truly wealthy - Me

[@junaetovi1132]

@@BRBallin1 how can someone who knows he has enough want more at the same time?

[@therichbuddha3277]

@@junaetovi1132 Speaks to desire and contentment, balance.

[@heavenlypath1065]

@@BRBallin1 Double minded. Lol

[@junaetovi1132]

@Water-Man on point

[@denelhorn4992]

He who lives in the past is stressful, he who lives in the future is anxious but he who lives in the present is at peace.

[@invictuz4803]

Why would you be stressed about the past, makes no sense.

[@aidaninsua]

@@invictuz4803 regret can be stressful

[@invictuz4803]

@@aidaninsua Perfect timing, I understand this point now about regret being stressful, stressing the mind and spirit with negativity. Thank you for enlightening me!

[@edboy3644]

​@@invictuz4803car fax

[@garimasikka10]

I just think it's over generalized. Maybe the present is stressful and hence becomes a traumatic past, which leads to an anxious future. Unable to unwind and make the best of the present makes it worse. But life is more complicated than that, because being human, you only have some tools or none. Sometimes being human is being broken and still hopeful.

[@jhoreepallavee8300]

Antidotes 1--- leave everything alone 2 ----stop chasing happiness 3----- seeing the emptiness 4------the inner law 5------not worring about fate

[@royferguson3909]

poetry

[@anniechew8981]

👍 thank for sharing 🙏🙏

[@marce.goodnews]

Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

[@iche9373]

So basically becoming an hermit like Luke Skywalker in the Last Jedi. Depressed, loney, no love.

[@ritaree123]

Amen 🙏🏾 Amen 🙏🏾 Amen 🙏🏾

[@Monicalia]

I have no idea how taoism did this, but it truly helped me with my anxiety. I've always been a control freak, always believed I could have all of my life in control. Obviously it never happened and I lived with insane anxiety. I could not accept the fact that there were things out of my control, I was too anxious and afraid to make peace with it. Then, I discovered taoism and somehow it just clicked. I understood it and made peace with the uncontrollable and unknown. Of course I am a work in progress, but anxiety doesn't have me in a chokehold anymore. I'm relieved I can't control everything.

[@oldperson7559]

happy for you.. wish me luck

[@parulsharma3396]

Sounds great...but how you cured your anxiety...by letting go of control over things?accepting everything as it as..

[@briangrussing9327]

🙏

[@joaotanaka3071]

Very great! One recommendation: Watch Alan Watts talkings, there’s a lot on youtube, and he talks alot about Taoism and Zen, I always find it very calming and interesting. There a great podcast named “being in the day”

[@Monicalia]

@@parulsharma3396 Hi! I would not say I cured my anxiety, I still get anxious and overthink things, but I realized that I was obsessed over getting only one certain outcome. I thought that this specific outcome is the only future I want and the only future that will make me happy. Instead I let go of that outcome and learned - through taoism - that something else can happen to me in the future (through natural course of nature) and it might be COMPLETELY different from what I initially wanted, but just as good or even better. I also learned to live right now instead of in the future and enjoy the happiness now, instead of waiting for the ''perfect happiness'' somewhere in the unknown future. I remind myself these things when I get anxious and it works very well.

[@chootabheem007]

reminds me Bruce Lee quote: You must be shapeless, formless, like water. When you pour water in a cup, it becomes the cup. When you pour water in a bottle, it becomes the bottle. When you pour water in a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Water can drip and it can crash. Become like water my friend !

[@BlackjackLover]

Always

[@parasamesar1925]

@@CRM-114 lmao chill

[@JuanCastillo-nx3oi]

And like water if there is a time to be defensive. Be enraged like the ocean during the storm. Think about it. No matter how big of a structure we build. Technically a huge wave of water can take it down. It’ll take anything down.

[@James_36]

how does that work in practical workable reality though

[@TheHumanRanger]

Before I listened to this, my stress level was 8/10, now it's 1/10. Thank you and have a great day!

[@harvestingseason2725]

Before I listened to this my stress lvl was 1/10 and now is 8/10 because I want to control myself into not controlling

[@TheHumanRanger]

@@harvestingseason2725 Trust the Tao

[@Sushanta-Das]

How do you measure it ?

[@TheHumanRanger]

@@Sushanta-Das Carefully :) It's fairly arbitrary, but what does "very stressed" compare to "totally stressed"? I was very stressed

[@TheHumanRanger]

@@harvestingseason2725 The self is the only thing we can truly control. Have a great day! :)

[@sandraminarovic1523]

“When one learns to want that which is coming to them naturally, they will always get exactly what they want.“

[@VeganSemihCyprus33]

That's why we are destroying nature by trying to control it 👉The Connections (2021) [short documentary]👀

[@Shadow25720]

That's half true. For example, when you want apples, and you wait till they come to you naturally, you will never get any apples. You need to plant a apple tree first. But then you have to wait till it grows apples on it's own. You need to take care of the tree at first, but you still have to wait till it starts growing apples naturally, you can't force it.

[@NYKIRA]

One of my favourite quotes is "don't try". at first i thought it meant to give up but truly theres an art with not trying just show up and be true. when present in that experience happiness blooms 💮

[@marce.goodnews]

Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

[@JackieBaisa]

@@marce.goodnews This is only ONE way to find peace. I pray, I meditate, I am a deep thinker, I listen to quiet, and I go out in nature regularly. All different ways to find peace (and to find God). Don't live as if there is only one way to see God. God is everywhere, in all things, and there are multiple ways He helps us find inner peace, my friend.

[@nekot9274]

"Do, or do not, there is no try"

[@nekot9274]

@@Mikehowarth1988 you sound like an open minded fellow dear.

[@sagiridesu7230]

@@nekot9274 Hehe Goblin slayer's, my favorite quote. ''It's not a matter of will or can and cannot. Only do or do not. All comes down to that.''

[@kevinsayes]

Are you following me? Ha whenever you drop videos they are always what I needed to hear that day. Thanks so much!

[@michelleburkholder2547]

He's got great timing

[@4leafChief]

Synchronization

[@7Subculture]

Same, and I wasn't even subscribed. Until now!

[@Kinkedorpheus74]

Absolutely same, felt very stressed

[@dalethomas9645]

Yep, this came out at a good time for me also.

[@jonvia]

Stress is a legit epidemic in America. My uncle looked like the healthiest person alive but with his insomnia and stress at work, he died in his late 50s. Thats why Im overly careful about my stress levels. I work out about 4-5 times a week, I avoid stressful social situations, and I take my sleep hygiene very seriously using melatonin to calm my mind down before bedtime every night.

[@zenosgrasshopper]

A medical professional recently told me that taking melatonin every night will cause your body to reduce its natural production of melatonin.

[@our.secret1130]

Do you think it’s worth avoiding highly paid jobs if they are stressful? It seems like a lot of good jobs are also stressful (hence the good pay)

[@georgiana7857]

Please listen to andrew huberman's podcast, I think it's his second episode where he talks about sleep. The point is that I don't think melatonin is the best way to take care of your sleep, there are better ways out there, stay healthy and safe❤️

[@onimekyo7633]

@@our.secret1130 I think the suitable answer is to take one those jobs for a few years, then resign when you feel you have enough. After a few years you can take another high paying job and then resign again after a few years Because if you have the money but no time to enjoy the money, then all your money becomes meaningless

[@elizabethfonseca922]

People like to give advice..hahaha They jump at the comment and bla bla bla....that's crazy

[@AS-rk5vb]

People think too much and often lack the ability to stay in the living moment because they tend to be obsessed with obtaining favourable outcomes and maintaining control. Swimming is a decent analogy to explain how to work with the conditions you're met with because water is very powerful and can be an ally if you literally 'go with the flow' and use your body correctly to glide smoothly through water as opposed to splashing around wrecklessly. Nobody fights water and wins. Also you need to let go and stopping flailing in order to float.

[@TheKingWhoWins]

It’s really an ability to Live in the moment

[@purushothampurushotham6443]

My analogy Wt if i say your driving a car (physical life) and your body just stays comfortable to certain time. think there people put on autopilot mode just car running continuously non stop what happens to your body it will start getting stressed out and car as well gets weared out people living with (chronic illness) i say like Einstein said everyone ave different time fram so think each individual at each different time fram of ride is preexisted an driver driving it choiclessly without his own ability bcz each time the person as different mind sets playing in their head like radio in car we the information you are feed with totally out of control.but he says you stop worring yes i stop my brain is operating information at different times at different levels of information my neuro signals ave stored in the brain idk how he dint think stress in a condition like car non stop moving to inexorably to make different possiblitys of life

[@VeganSemihCyprus33]

That's why we are destroying nature by trying to control it 👉The Connections (2021) [short documentary]👀

[@_YoursTrulyShelby]

Very insightful

[@tahiryonluer]

Hello Einzelgänger! Can you please, PLEASE enable community translations so we can translate and share these amazing videos with non-English speakers? Edit: I'd be grateful if anyone who sees this comment can upvote it for visibility. I wasn't able to reach to them via their email address sadly.

[@StalkerStrike762]

You can simply enable subtitles by pressing C on your keyboard, then go to settings in the video and click subtitles > auto translate and click on any language you like. I do not think it will be 100% accurate subtitles.

[@tahiryonluer]

@@StalkerStrike762 yeah that is the problem :/ the content in the video is not something a machine translation can express since these are complex thoughts. It is not useful in this context sadly.

[@JustAWatcher73]

Accept it.. It's not in your control

[@chaloevibes4355]

@@JustAWatcher73loool 😂😂😂

[@VeganSemihCyprus33]

That's why we are destroying nature by trying to control it 👉The Connections (2021) [short documentary]👀

[@guillermolopez1377]

Your videos help me remember inner peace by not forcing things and just letting them be. Yesterday when I was a work there was a man who was yelling at me. And at first it was getting to me but then I started to remember. It doesn't really matter and I can't control that guys life. Later on smooth things out but all the anxiety was unnecessary because it resolved itself anyway. Just gotta go with the flow for sure .Can't win em all let them win sometimes... Thank You Brother!

[@michelleburkholder2547]

I appreciate that you didn't need to react to someone else lack of self control but you shouldn't have to endure abuse at work.

[@brixan...]

You should just look into taoism. The video is just telling you about Taoist ideas

[@jeraldbaxter3532]

@@michelleburkholder2547 Having worked most of my life in retail \ service related jobs, I heartily agree with you, however, "shouldn't have to" does not change the fact that people very often take out their accumulated anger on what they perceive as "safe targets". Far few chances of negative repercussions to take out one's anger on a cashier (or commenter on KZbin or Facebook) than a spouse, a friend or boss, or whoever. That does not make it right, but it is still what is. That's why I watch this channel.

[@elizabethfonseca922]

@Bebeto_7 Brazilian....probably carioca...hahaha

[@marce.goodnews]

Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

[@Lunay08]

This came at such a perfect time! I was reciting something that I heard a month ago "Sometimes, not getting what you want is a blessing." The same could be said about getting what you dont want, as sometimes, It might be what you NEED

[@ash8207]

Your channel never disappoints in delivering such great wisdom & thought provoking reflections about life, reality & our universe. Thank you & much respect for all you do! “Happiness and freedom begin with a clear understanding of one principle: Some things are within our control, and some things are not. It is only after you have faced up to this fundamental rule and learned to distinguish between what you can and can’t control that inner tranquility and outer effectiveness become possible.” - Epictetus, The Art of Living

Thanks for the compliment, Ash! 🙏

[@mirceazaharia2094]

@ Your content is one of the factors that is helping to turn my life around. The other ones are the fitness motivator, Yes2Day, and the fantasy content by Grim Dark (Half Off).

[@marce.goodnews]

Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

[@JackieBaisa]

@@marce.goodnews This is only ONE way to find peace. I pray, I meditate, I am a deep thinker, I listen to quiet, and I go out in nature regularly. All different ways to find peace (and to find God). Don't live as if there is only one way to see God. God is everywhere, in all things, and there are multiple ways He helps us find inner peace, my friend.

[@bethanienaylor]

Like the Serenity Prayer: God, Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, The courage to change the things that I can, And the wisdom to know the difference. Amen. 😌🙏🏿

[@isaac0079]

I love Taoist Philosophy. It speaks to me the most. Thank you!

[@michelleburkholder2547]

It's good for mental health.

[@marce.goodnews]

Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

[@JackieBaisa]

@@marce.goodnews This is only ONE way to find peace. I pray, I meditate, I am a deep thinker, I listen to quiet, and I go out in nature regularly. All different ways to find peace (and to find God). Don't live as if there is only one way to see God. God is everywhere, in all things, and there are multiple ways He helps us find inner peace, my friend.

[@VeganSemihCyprus33]

That's why we are destroying nature by trying to control it 👉The Connections (2021) [short documentary]👀

[@HeatherHolt]

That’s some Fight Club logic: “Stop trying to control everything and just let go. Let go!” ……”Fine.”

[@iRideuWatch]

You mean Fight Club used some Taoist logic.

[@michaelwoodsdale460]

“We just had a near life experience”

[@HeatherHolt]

@@michaelwoodsdale460 😍 such a great part bc “jack” crawled out the driver side and I didn’t notice until the third or fourth watch

[@chosenchad1155]

“Let go of your earthly tethers, enter the void, empty your mind and become wind.” - Guru Laghima

[@ilya7678]

then Zaheer took it literally

[@onimekyo7633]

@@ilya7678 and fly on the sky, a skill that even an avatar can't do without first controlling wind

[@harvestingseason2725]

@@onimekyo7633 avatar needs to let go of that controling and chillax

[@VeganSemihCyprus33]

That's why we are destroying nature by trying to control it 👉The Connections (2021) [short documentary]👀

[@adhiantos]

I have two moods in life: “The universe got my back!” Or “Nothing is in control” hahaha I’ve learned that there are two ways we can see life as. Either “Things are happening at the wrong timing! 😭” or “Things happen 😉”

[@VeganSemihCyprus33]

That's why we are destroying nature by trying to control it 👉The Connections (2021) [short documentary]👀

[@Dzanarika1]

Just, don't worry, be happy

[@billymuthomi6946]

The greatest thing I've done today is take time and listening to this. Thank you for this healing and teaching.

[@marce.goodnews]

Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

[@VeganSemihCyprus33]

That's why we are destroying nature by trying to control it 👉The Connections (2021) [short documentary]👀

[@pgweon]

Taoist philosophy is amazing that they came up with this centuries ago. And it rings so true to this day.

[@DeiZeiga]

I've never bought a book recommended or made by a content creator, but I'm most likely going to buy yours for all the help your videos have given me.

[@jasonemploymentparkdale820]

I'll buy a copy next week. We can all comment here about after we read it

[@kadokado5326]

@@jasonemploymentparkdale820 please do!

[@sohansekharsabat6803]

Another book you can try buying, The Bhagavad Gita

[@JuanCastillo-nx3oi]

Same. Read rich dad poor dad. Currently want to expand my knowledge and wisdom so I think this would be another great book to own

[@marce.goodnews]

Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

[@bal9665]

You're doing a great job man! You're teaching and guiding a lot of us lost souls out there! I'm counting on ya :)

Thanks, Bal96!

[@jsc3417]

Is that RMB?

[@satnamo]

Worry is a misuse of imagination

[@mdavis201]

Reminds me of a favorite line from "Seven Years in Tibet": If there is a solution to the problem, there is no point in worrying. And if there is no solution to the problem, worrying will do no good.

[@heidiw3615]

I assume KZbin recommend your channel to me because I searched countless videos about dealing with breakups. I’m so glad I clicked your videos. They have helped me a lot. Thank you!

[@hameley12]

Antidote 1. I learned it when I was young. That's how I knew just let things be. 2. Learned it in my teen years, lol! I stopped chasing after happiness and fulfilment and began enjoying the present moment. That special moment when I realized just how lucky I was to be there, drinking tea in the morning and playing with my dog. 3. Never liked being congratulated or praised. It feels empty and shallow. Why would you praise an action, when you don't know what it took for me to get there? I rather praise myself whether I make it or don't make it. Small wins and big wins have to be celebrated with yourself or with the people you trust. Antidote 4. Beautifully well-explained! Thank you! 5. Fate cannot be controlled. If the rain comes along, it might bring disaster or a blessing in disguise. It is how you decide to react afterwards and make the most of it. Believe me, I would know when I was jobless and w/o financial help. In the hospital, all I could think of was "What comes it will come. First I'm gonna make sure I get better. Then slowly build things back up." Life happens and when a door closes, another door opens. Another chapter begins... and you restart.

[@onelovemon1784]

Hi I can relate to everything you wrote and shared. A cosmic soul , I share too, we have. Chris

[@jkim1316]

I didn’t think I wanted control over stuff outside myself, but I realized how I put pressure on myself for anything I’m involved with to go well. I perceive that whatever happens is all my responsibility. So, this is a type of trying to control things.

[@hotjesus666]

Bought all of your books for my kindle. Glad to see how far this channel has come. Good job!

[@tarared7668]

Bought the book now, got all ur book. After losing my job 3 weeks ago this video helps..

[@DanielChardMagic]

Love your channel man! And as others have said. They always seem to come at the right time, granted the wisdom is timeless and as profound then as it is now. Keep up the great work :)

[@katiechannel6016]

The last part hit home with the example of the old man thinking the sky is falling down. I grew up in a church that made money preaching the end of the world is near Jesus is coming back. When you just grow up hear this message from day one. Waiting for the world to end and never enjoying life for its own unique journey. Thanks for sharing this video!

[@lunkerjunkie]

been there

[@tactik5903]

if you touch yourself you’re going to hell was my favorite one growing up, I’m lucky I’m not a serial killer

[@VeganSemihCyprus33]

That's why we are destroying nature by trying to control it 👉The Connections (2021) [short documentary]👀

[@deadartist8827]

I think you had the wrong takeaway or a shitty church. I'm not a religous person, but I can see the value in everything!

[@alexdamaceno]

I needed to hear this words today. Thank you, immensely, for your work.

[@russellkeating7481]

I heard once that to worry was an insult to God. I suffered from very bad anxiety and depression and I changed how I think about it. I believe it is my choice and so I choose not to anymore or if I do start to feel anxiety I remember that it is the same chemistry as excitement and I can choose to accept it that way.

[@ralphlorenzlayug5612]

It has become my early morning routine to watch atleast one video of Einzelganger. Truly grateful to have found this channel. Very interesting and thought-provoking topics. Thank you for this!

[@debbief9861]

This message is far kinder and meaningful than the videos telling us to do this, act like this, strive for order, achieve, etc.

[@nickalbert8738]

Love your channel. Really needed to hear this today! Thank you so much for sharing the Taoist, Zen, Stoic and other wisdom traditions. Namaste

[@Davlavi]

This channel deserves way more views. Keep up the great videos.🙏🙏

[@newfound_glory]

Imagine how much energy wasted on internet battles against various «internet-warriors». And when you try to convince others that you're right or they try to convince you that you're wrong. And later it turns into nothing, i.e. wasted time.

[@michelleburkholder2547]

That's why I got off Facebook.

[@Error-hc7mp]

to be honest, everything in life is a waste of time if you think about it...

[@colinf2920]

As always, thank you for sharing these thoughts. Always helpful and enlightening to watch your videos.

[@yashark1893]

I had just put in order for your book. Wishing for your book to arrive sooner is a good opportunity to practice letting go of the desire to control the universe and manipulate it to send me the book sooner. Thank you for doing what you are doing. You are one of the reasons why i am waking up.

[@kendrickjahn1261]

I agree with these ideas and work toward being present with them regularly. What often makes it difficult is having to be in a society that doesn't even try, and are just tugged around by desires...Co-workers, neighbors, friends, family, and strangers alike. I think that's why many of these old practitioners who taught this stuff left society to live separately from it. Easier to do when one isn't constantly surrounded by the crap of other people who don't even have similar ideas of letting go of the rat race. Just living up on a mountain or in nature somewhere with other like-minded folks.

[@AmericanStuff2024]

Kendrick: Maybe you will enjoy your retirement years more. You will have more leisure to be with yourself.

[@timameye5043]

You worry too much

[@kendrickjahn1261]

@@timameye5043 Maybe, I don't know...Is worried the right term? What am I worried about?

[@timameye5043]

@@kendrickjahn1261 i only know that I often worry too much and i recognized my thoughts in your reply. I also am a dreamer and I often fantesize about living in a different and better society. But we live in a world wich is sometimes frustrating. But we did not choose to live in this world so why be bothered by it if it makes us angry or sad sometimes. Other people dont know better. You should unappologetically follow your own heart and than you might find peace.

[@Godovereverything8]

The video says we are attached to the rat race and such but these fellows may not have had to be forced to live by the rat race like us. They were able to choose nature when they wanted, we however are stuck in a egocentric system. My goal really is to get out of it. I live in the moment as best as I can but to just let this rat race kill me? I don’t think so.

[@deepikavijakumar9553]

At the lowest point in my life. This video has been a blessing. My father lost his vision due to glaucoma, and I have to care for him. I dont mind the work, I just cannot see him suffering. I am immensely attached to my 7 cats and I constantly worry about the fact that one day I am going to lose them( may they have a long and healthy life). The future scares me. I am unemployed, have several health issues, mental health issues and have had a abusive childhood and traumatic teenage years. Your video has calmed me down.

[@Ananayat]

I hope you heal and attract lots of happiness ❤

[@FriendofDorothy]

" have had a abusive childhood and traumatic teenage years" . Perhaps you have C-PTSD. Check out The Crappy Childhood Fairy videos (Anna Runkle). It's as profound and helpful as this stoicism channel. Seek and ye shall find.

[@dickharry910]

Take care. Hope things improve.

[@karthiksankaran2863]

Hope things are going good now

[@consciouslypure2176]

This video actually made me cry - I think it's because I am realising that this is exactly what I need. What a wonderful channel - thank you for what you do!

[@elcruze3340]

Thank you for this video. It’s exactly what I needed to see today. Action through non-action is so counter to the hustle and bustle of life today, I love it; the universe will balance.

[@goguichi]

The story about the sky opening up and heaven and earth going into chaos, really resonated with me. COVID-19 pandemic and the inevitable quarantine made me a shut in, and eventually agorophobic. I started rigging every possible and anxious action with the sky pulling me up, and throwing me across the world, as in experimenting an other-wordly experience. I was afraid of going outside, I still am to this day. But this video, and the story itself, made me question wether my fears were being validated, and they were. If it's something that can happen, well, it'll happen, and don't worry about it, because, whether or not you like it, it's going to happen. Let go of the control of said thing dictating your everyday feelings.

[@Wisdomium]

Such an excellent upload 👍When I get stressed I always remind myself of this Lao Tzu's quote: "He who knows that enough is enough will always have enough." We all can leave in peace when we control our minds and live in harmony with the universe. Thanks for making and sharing amazing content. Love this video as always 💛

[@VeganSemihCyprus33]

That's why we are destroying nature by trying to control it 👉The Connections (2021) [short documentary]👀

[@rickbernstein3561]

Thank you for this message. It was very peaceful. 'Don't look for happiness...be happy.' Thank you for that.

[@jessicadavalos5710]

I don't have words to thank you enough for these videos you create and share with us, they have helped me big time!

[@belle6219]

This was excellent. Thank you so much. I'll check out that book.

[@D.M.S.]

Let go from outside material things, by buying our book!

[@michelleburkholder2547]

🤣

[@Error-hc7mp]

hahahh

[@TheKingWhoWins]

No one is perfect

[@diviner54]

This comment is exactly the antidote of the antidote expressed in the video.

[@wooshifgay462]

@@diviner54not at all, you dont have to buy it, you can search things like it online

[@Iam_ramankaur]

thank you for sharing. I loved all the Taoist antidotes shared by you. Your videos are very unique which really helps us a lot.

[@emmanuela.zozobrado7196]

Wow, this video has really helped me a lot to improve my perspective in life. Thank you einzelganger.

[@jeskodrews5796]

Right on time for an inspiration 😊

[@cinnamondan4984]

This summer I had major body malfunctions. Stopped gaining weight, spine out of wack, gastrointestinal issues…all at once. I survived but am different and still young. Before I did not mind about controlling things outside of myself but now I just have to try to control my mind and fear on a daily basis. In brief, the most challenging battles are with internal demons not external. Studying for a big exam and failing…shake it off, you’ll be fine. But have your health touched deeply enough…and well, just make peace with powerlessness

[@iluvbobba5287]

I hope your health gets better and you ace that test.

[@jonahsebalius5012]

I hear you, have had major health issues as well.

[@cinnamondan4984]

@@jonahsebalius5012 sorry to hear that, Jonah. The struggle is real as it were. Virtual hugs.

[@paulineyang2583]

Your videos always calms my mind after a stressful day, thanks to your video I can fall asleep without worrying about tmrw. Please keep making these videos. I am not a reader but I finished Stoicism in a few days I look forward to read Loose.

[@lumpia6683]

This is one my favourite video from your channel. Thank you for sharing it with us

[@iluvbobba5287]

1st comment here! I was feeling everything is out of ctrl. I kept thinking Taoist to let go of friendships, yesterday’s mistakes, and assignments I’m struggling to get done as the due date is near. Thank you for bringing new perspective on how to approach life according to Taoism in a world out of ctrl.

[@xiping-pongfatherofchinese3551]

Type Ctrl+R you will be refreshed!!

[@iluvbobba5287]

Thx! Lol. I didn’t even know that’s a command! Reloads the page. Type Ctrl+F(find) and you’ll find what ur looking for!! ​ ​@@xiping-pongfatherofchinese3551

[@xiping-pongfatherofchinese3551]

@@iluvbobba5287 thanks mate!!! Sharing of knowledge is good.

[@iluvbobba5287]

Ur welcome bruh. I agree sharing knowledge is good.​@@xiping-pongfatherofchinese3551

[@Bodyknowledge77]

Knowing when to intake and output is the art of existence. Sometimes you need to do what Paul sings and; "Let it Be".

[@ModernFrontiersman]

brother.....when im feeling depressed or anxious, i turn to your channel. Thank you so much. I hope you realize how much you are helping people.

[@ClownWorld11]

Perfect timing.. we live in so so much distractions and Chaos. We need more silence solitude and be content within ourselves. may all beings be content with what they are having.. love you all.thank you so much🙏✨🌌🌠🌎

[@Noctifern]

love your Taoist vids 😄

[@neelroy2918]

"Ultimately it's not the world that decides how we feel but our mind". Without knowing anything about Taoism, this is always been my position. Although the most difficult to achieve (still trying).

[@victormarconi]

Its amazing that those advices were given in a much more quiter world. It is even more valuable today.

[@jcjs33]

'when there's nothing doing , there's nothing that does not get done'...thanks

[@winterspeed6796]

And once more, some unnatural force had heard me needing clarity once more. Whatever it may be Thank you 💜. And thank you to Einzel 💜

[@niksingh6995]

I needed this video! It landed on my timeline because it was meant to be. Thank you universe

[@jazzmagaly1]

What timeline are you originally from ?

[@niksingh6995]

@@jazzmagaly1 🤣 the current timeline

[@niksingh6995]

@petersm1995 🤣🙏 maybe

[@musclemus3um]

Thank you, I genuinely thank you for this info. This following text is an experiment I’ll be doing with myself: I often felt like there was something missing to my genuine calmness and these philosophies you introduced may help me finally find that answer. See, I’m an aspiring illustrator and digital artist and I really value my capabilities as such, art is what I love most in my life and I have always valued this ability over anything. There was this situation where I was doing some deep talk with a close friend of mine (considering the fact that we were both high af), and I started to think to myself for the first time ever about the possibility of living without all of these god-given talents, the wealth I was born with and the praise I received from everyone. This praise is not just about my art, but it includes my social skills, the way I dress, the way I look and was born like. I’ve always given these aspects an inmensurable amount of importance (and I still do), and going back to my conversation with my friend, at that moment I came up with a feeling I found hard to explain at that exact moment. This feeling was all about living without all of these aspects I gave such importance, how would my life be without all of these praises and distinctions I was always chasing for? Well, the ultimate answer was emptiness, although at that moment it didn’t come to me as a single word, but the feeling was clearly of emptiness and how being okay with that would be a nice experiment to go through. Everything I was chasing (and don’t get me wrong, I’ll keep chasing some of these things to the end of the world because I absolutely desire to turn into a great artist) was so void of sense, all it did was cause me anxiety and insecurities. Keep in mind that I’m diagnosed with severe anxiety disorder and many times I’ve struggled with terrible depression states, and these behaviors previously mentioned do nothing but propague this stress. I’m always looking to be perfect to everyone else’s eyes, and to achieve that, I need to take extreme care of my looks. By taking this extreme care, it feels like I’m always caring less about myself, ironically. Okay, I have this tendency that roots me out of the main point. The main point is that being okay with emptiness means being okay with myself in my emptiest state. If I don’t have anything, then nobody is interested in what I have to offer. That leaves me alone with myself, as I said, and void of any sort of attributed merit. This state, being okay with what I just said, might be the key for some nice calmness and happiness. I’m delving deeper into these philosophies, and I’ll experiment with them. Wish y’all the best and thanks for reading :)

[@marouaneboujrani2295]

this video is such a blessing. Thank you very much for the efforts you ve made

[@maryjanechristie1061]

I don’t know how this came to me but it is medicine for my soul. I live in Ft Myers Florida it’s 10/03/2022 and we are devastated. I am in complete shock with tremendous anxiety,also recovering from 2 bad Covid illness. I am lost. I have listened to this twice and I hear you. I’m am so grateful for your video. I will do my best to apply this knowledge to my state of mind and life take its course and be still.It is extremely difficult to see the suffering of others with tremendous sadness.So, thank you from my soul. I needed this so much. I feel much better.Thank you 😔

[@samreh6156]

Hope you feel better.

[@AmericanStuff2024]

Mary Jane: The nation will not abandon you. Florida will be rebuilt. Mint tea is a natural mood elevator. It can help. You always knew a day would come when a hurricane would come. Now you know that a hurricane will come again. There was a morning when I woke up standing upright in the middle of my living room during a 7.2 earthquake with the epicenter about 10 miles away. I had run in my sleep during an earthquake. Only running could account for the bruise on my leg. I had made 2 turns of 90 degrees each and then one 180 degree turn BEFORE waking up! It is a wonder I did not get out into traffic sleep walking! That is how I learned I did not belong in earthquake territory. Your terror is knowing that hurricanes will keep coming even as you get older and older. In the meantime, Biden and States like California will help you. California has $97,000,000,000 excess in their budget this year. People are divided over politics, but you have not been abandoned by the nation. I have 3 personal friends who work for FEMA. One is a psychologist. One is a public administrator. One is a physician. All 3 work for FEMA because FEMA allows them to help people. And the psychologist works 60 hours a week in disasters like yours. FEMA maintains phone help lines. Call my friends and their co-workers at FEMA. They want you to do so! Tell them your troubles. It is their lifework to help.

[@SoloMotivation]

*TO EVERYONE WHO FIND THIS EARLY* As Benjamin Franklin once said, “failing to prepare is preparing to fail.” Without clearly defined goals to work towards, we’re all just drifting in the ocean. I Love You. 💕

[@iluvbobba5287]

I say I agree most of the time but it depends on the situation.

[@iluvbobba5287]

As Lao Tzu once said “A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving”

[@andrewliffey]

This brought me peace during a stormy time of my life. thank you kindly sir.

[@ryang4059]

I needed this video as I’m sure many of you’re viewers did as well. Thank you!

[@meaghenstandlee6644]

Thank you for your content its calmed my anxiety after losing my dad I felt very lost in the world

[@she_wizzdom4410]

How are you doing now ?

[@azarishiba2559]

I definitely like how Taoism view things. I don't know if this align or not with taoism, but when I'm about to do something, I always try to have a dual mentality: expecting everything AND nothing at the same time. That means, for example, if I want to publish a book, I will in both positive and negative possibilities about the result: it's a good idea to have faith in your project, and believe it will be alright, but it's also a good idea to be prepared if said project result in failure, thus you will be happy if it succeed, and if it fails, you will either accept it calmly and move to the next project, or restart it again from zero. You never know when the flow of things lead you where you need to n_n

[@yousra2851]

Wow this video was posted at the perfect time, thank you!!

[@parkedwithnestor]

Thank you so much for really helping people like me in reflect on these beliefs in a way that is accessible

[@theangelicbeautyofyours807]

Everytime I watch your video, it always makes me closer to the ancient world than to his modern age. Great stuff and every video is easily understood. The teaching of the ancients is so useful to us. I wish your spotify page will start updating new educational art like this because its stopped uploading for a long time. Thanks.

[@widodoakrom3938]

👍

[@user-li8sm6ft5b]

正常来说，我也支持这种生活方式。但是我们毕竟生活在现世，无为的生活最后只会被毁灭。 比如当年欧洲人移民到美洲大陆后，对印第安人做的事。 某种意义来说，人的奋斗不过是为了自保而不得不这么做，虽然这样很痛苦，但又不得不这么做。 我一直怀念小时候在农村的生活，那时真的无忧无虑，而且身心也更健康。 人类发明创造越多，其实给人类带来的往往是毁灭性的打击，但是谁又能离开现世呢？ 落后就要挨打。 看到欧美还有日本的所作所为，哪怕再良善的人也会变成魔鬼。 大道已死。

[@shng4992]

​@@user-li8sm6ft5b那请问共匪杀了多少人?

[@bougrineyuba3253]

Keep going friend 👏👏

[@Teyros]

I don't even need to start watching the video to throw a like, and add this to my playlist for mental health. Thank you for always making great content.

[@TheThora17]

Incredible way of putting things into perspective- love it☺️

[@doctorabhi8030]

Big fan of your work sir.....you also start work on indian ancient philosophy too.....those are great and profound too.....makes our life crystal clear....👌👌✌️✌️👍👍

[@DreamyElvis]

It is challenging being this way in America. You end up being very alone in the sense that you cannot find anyone to relate too with this outlook.

[@selliepaddie2066]

Doesn't matter. It'll be okay 👍

[@naturalnia432]

One of the best videos and information I’ve ever heard!❤️

[@healthhealingandhappinessw6060]

I absolutely love these. Thanks for posting!

[@Munkaa]

Getting the book immediately! :)

[@stevestrickland0425]

I needed this as I just lost my on Monday and he was completely healthy and fine the day before he died .I was having trouble accepting this Thank You 🙏

[@jeffgann6613]

I'm so sorry for your loss. May you find the peace that is your Divine right. Love is eternal. You are loved.💜☮️☯️

[@jamessteele7102]

What was the cause of his sudden death?

[@iluvbobba5287]

I’m so sorry for your loss.

[@connorbarton4308]

I love how you’re doing books now I remember first subscribing a couple year ago I’ve not watched in a while but it’s nice to see you tapping into your natural abundance

[@connorbarton4308]

Just noticed I wasn’t even subscribed

[@justinlang5481]

So beautiful and profound. Thank you so much for these videos, luv them !!!!!!

[@lookupthereupinthetrees9860]

Whoever you are out there, make sure you recommend or pass on this video to anyone you think who needs it. I reckon half the people in my life could seriously use this discussion right now. It recaps a lot of what I've heard people like Alan Watts, for example, talk about, but it's way more concise. The longer I've lived, the more I've grown to appreciate that it's not such a case of discovering ideas, it's new, or every new generation re-discovering old but effective ideas. I'm often left wondering what life would have been if I'd been given these ideas as a child. But then a part of me retorts "maybe if your life hadn't been so arduous, you may not have grown to appreciate the value of things such as these."

[@hannajarvenpaa5079]

I recently saw a video that informed me about how kids arent taught about atoms in young age because a fellow from Freud's era thought they cant learn those things... The video was about how calories are built and processed, and vanish from body by exhale. We know all needed, but information has been hold for various reasons from people. Human errors.

[@lookupthereupinthetrees9860]

@@hannajarvenpaa5079 well; as a matter of fact I can confirm that little people can learn Atomic science. My daughter who turned 18 today learned the periodic table to the first 30 elements when she was 5 years old. It was quite a process getting it into her head but when she went to school with it the teachers made her stand at the assembly and recite it. Obviously she excells at Chemistry now. I wanted to teach her the ABCs of Chemistry because I felt it was a fundamental understanding of things lacking in people. So; yes they can, but theirs a trick to teaching little people this.

[@scorpionsubzero9066]

Great video. Only one error here: we don't control our thoughts. But I came to learn this past few days that we can learn to control our attention, and with that notice thoughts for what they are, taking the power out of them over us. Be well everyone. Have a great day

[@iluvbobba5287]

Only one error here: we don’t have ctrl periodt. But we can approach and navigate our thoughts. Awareness may come from external factors our health, rest, circumstance, and etc. Be well, have a good day.

[@vg6005]

I would argue that we also have no control over our attention....

[@scorpionsubzero9066]

@@vg6005 precisely. When I'm meditating I sometimes observe how my focus changes so much and I can't notice who or what decide to change it. Crazy

[@Paulitasings]

Keep learning, keep practicing, there will be a day, your head will be cleared of thoughts.

[@VeganSemihCyprus33]

That's why we are destroying nature by trying to control it 👉The Connections (2021) [short documentary]👀

[@thienanh7732]

Needed this at the moment. Tks for ur work

[@MrPineappleruler]

I just got out of therapy and had a breakthrough about being unable to let go and release control, and BAM! This video. The algorithms are getting too good for comfort 😂

[@gereonH]

I try hard to convince my landlord to let go of my rent. And I try hard to convince my employers to let go of their money and pay me better. Could you send them your book, please?

[@iluvbobba5287]

Lol 😅🤣 They probably read “Tight” not “Loose”! 🤣🤣🤣 Lol

[@thecrypticmystic28]

The Loose book is too costly in India. I would love to read but the price is pulling me back. Anyway lots of love from India ❤️

[@madelinebrennan7603]

I can relate in this way. As soon as I obtained the relationship I always wanted, I began to fear losing it, which negatively impacted the relationship.

[@Surica-T]

Danke Einzelgänger. Dein Video kam gerade in diesem Moment zur rechten Zeit. Sei gesegnet!