STOICISM | The Art Of Tranquility (Seneca's Wisdom)

[@Einzelgänger]

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[@berniea.8743]

What I like most about Your advice is when you “modernize” the ancient concepts of Stoicism. You demonstrate how these concepts are relevant to modern times.

[@reytheon486]

1. Don't rely on hope. 2. Be of service. 3. Choose your friends wisely. 4. Don't engage in useless affairs. 5. Don't depend on opinions of others. 6. Balance solitude and being in crowds. 7. Give the mind some relaxation. Have a great day.

[@Einzelgänger]

Thanks, great job

[@reytheon486]

@@Einzelgänger Thank you!

[@jammasterj13]

Amen to that!! Great post😎

[@V_For_Vigilante]

Great

[@Mad_S]

Is mayonnaise a useless affair?

[@TheDamianvain17]

My favorite quote (which lead me to research and begin practicing Stoicism )is "luck is when opportunity meets preparation ".

[@KatyWantsToGo]

TheDamianvain17 I’ve been saying that for years, long before I knew anything about stoicism...🤓

[@TheDamianvain17]

@@KatyWantsToGo The funny thing about this is I was in the military, deep in the woods in Japan, and learning survival training at the time I saw this written on a makeshift chalkboard. Sometimes, Stoicism finds you!

[@KatyWantsToGo]

TheDamianvain17 ahhh, a truth unveiled...😎

[@Nuverselive]

TheDamianvain17 I first heard Oprah say that. Thanks for this. She want the originator 🙂

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[@ErnestPiffel]

As an atheist, I have found stoicism a perfect solution to finding meaning and richness in life. Great video thank you.

[@calin6327]

Stoicism is perfect for everyone 🙂

[@andreafantasia9551]

Same!

[@jamesaritchie1]

As an atheist, stoicism will do you no good. Nor will anything else. You really should delve into quantum physics. We now know that the mind does not live in the brain, but in a completely different dimension, and only uses the brain to function in this dimension. We also now know that everything really is controlled by frequencies, and if you don't understand what this means, it means that God is now not only plausible, but probable, just as knowing the mind exists in another dimension makes the likelihood of life after death no longer a fantasy. Atheism is nothing more than an arrogant conceit, and the exact opposite of what stoicism teaches.

[@Sol-cb5ps]

@@jamesaritchie1 I'mma need some sources, and proper follow through of the Scientific Method.

[@ladyville3]

James Ritchie first explain God.

[@DeyvsonMoutinhoCaliman]

A good way to meditate is a long walk. I walk every Saturday for 3 hours, a habit I started 5 years ago, after my fiance left me. I would go out extremely anxious and sad, wanting to die. But at the end of the walk I was already with my mind lost in happier thoughts. I started to walk almost everyday to relieve anxiety, which was good for my health. I still do it, as I will do it today. Instead of walking one can also ride a bike, if the objective is to silence negative thoughts, because riding a bike is so tiresome that one cannot even think while doing it. But probably a sad person is better off walking than exercising heavily.

[@Wildatheartoz]

Completely relate. Going for a walk or a swim always resets me

[@briangoddard1189]

I would say that walking is better than swimming for the simple reason that walking is good for the vertebrae and it is the best mental theraphy, my mother told me hard work never killed anybody but I think it fucking did, sorry lads , but for me physical labour is the best form of mental therapy.

[@richardschwarz7907]

Doing that over the last 22 years, same reason you started...

[@LeeAdrian777]

Microdose some golden teacher, just may add some more therapy to your routine ❤

[@davidlinde3990]

Anxiety a lot of times is excess energy that needs to be burned off with excercise. Fish oil, coconut water, and l-methylfolate can help too. Also, you can try grounding. All of these are low cost or free. Ps. I can also recommend Einzelgaenger.

[@Veed.l0]

You're among the most honest & forthright youtubers, i adore your philosophical assessments.

[@Einzelgänger]

Thank you

[@briangoddard1189]

cheers buddy

[@Starfire2klive]

I've been watching 2 or 3 of these every night before I go to sleep and these videos have immensely expanded my understanding of philosophy. Keep up the good work

[@briangoddard1189]

I like to say I read people not books my love ov my my life she is so Sri lankan at the moment we are in hell, cos the english people have stolen our baby and they should not be a loud to get away with it , but that his a mother pain and a fathers pain.

[@briangoddard1189]

phycology is not a exact science because you can never generalise on on any body cos one medicine is another is another mans poison.

[@DaviiRolim]

I'm getting so much value from your videos... thanks!

[@dudewhat4434]

Just to add to point 3: quality of friends over quantity. Choosing your friends wisely reinforces the quality, hence the positivity.

[@halcioncocaine2096]

The ultimate state of existence, tranquility🎶✔🎯

[@oliviacadena2036]

Good point!! 🙋👍👍👍👍

[@sr.mental5876]

Quantity of acquaintances, quality of friends.

[@BeastMode-un1kd]

My way of relaxing the mind: Binge watching and taking extensive notes in my journal from Einzelganger videos like this!

[@HypatiaMuse]

I got a lot out of that video- especially the idea that doing something you love- like a creative project- takes you out of yourself & your worries.

[@musingmuse9064]

Einzelgänger:- a modern day Seneca!

[@oftenwrong.]

I am tired of relying on other people for my happiness

[@satnamo]

Exercise and peace of mind are the key to a tranquil and fulfilling life.

[@briangoddard1189]

forgive me please satnnamo but I can not understand her pain of a mother that has her first born baby has been unjustiviabley been stolen from her.

[@daithiocinnsealach1982]

That quote just described the last 15 years of my life. But I shouldn't wish I had known about the Stoics back then. I can only be glad I have them now.

[@ikealamp53]

So true, I wish i had these stoic lessons drilled into when i was a anxious teenager 30 years ago. What a different life I would have had. I'm 43 now and my life is still in shambles but now I know how to turn it around.

[@elkrutarth]

thanks a lot gage , kevin and vinita singh ... we are thankful too...

[@danielabranca2953]

My favorite KZbin videos are yours. Thank you so much for these pieces of well digested thought you share with us. It enriches my life with positivity, balance and serenity. It takes me out of depression and hopelessness.

[@oliviacadena2036]

👍👍👍👍👍🙋❤️🧡❤️🧡❤️. Pretty much agree with you.

[@stevesayewich8594]

Thank you for being there with your life experience wisdoms. Taken as a whole, Seneca's 7 points lead to what I would term a balanced life. As you yourself attest, it is not easy but the result is peace.

[@briangoddard1189]

my love of my life has just had her baby stolen from her unjustifiable and I feel for her so much.

[@briangoddard1189]

my pain is her pain.

[@draconbacon6395]

This is actually great advice to deal with anxiety.

[@xu_el8isa]

One of my favorite videos that I've watched on this channel.

[@urmilamathur8714]

I have seen this video earlier and by this video only I dive in the books by Seneca himself. I bought his tranquility of mind book and read it. Now watching this video again makes me understand the book's summary more easy! Thank you.

[@Somethingdifferentwhatsoever]

Stoicism is LIFE.

[@NeoGarax]

Stoicism talks about how to handle your own life without being burdened by others or being a burden to others, I love that, keep up the great work on your philosophical works videos and always try to make yourself happy while being of service to others!

[@avirajbhandari1762]

Your voice is very soothing. The way you speak deliberately and unhurriedly is relaxing. I just love your videos.

[@danielraducanu9145]

Man, thank you for spreading a dose of wisdom! I wish you that this good returns to you when and in the way you need!

[@MindNow]

*Lately I’ve been applying stoicism in my life and I really like it because it prepares you for failures* 🙏 Would LOVE to interview you man!

[@deuteriumx5076]

Make sure Wolf show his face in the interview!! 😃😏

[@briangoddard1189]

what is stoicism?

[@briangoddard1189]

I dont beleive in prepararing for failure , sorry I dont prepare for failure.

[@Sidramanhahussain222]

Your eloquence in speech is of absolute awe !

[@ashleytkl3036]

This is the 7th video of yours i have watched today and i will watch more. You are sharing what most of all know but fail to practice, or in a time where we have fallen and needed to be reminded again. Your videos help me to cop and unlearn some mental habits and behaviour i have picked up. "The Serenity Prayer" is one i love for a long time. Thank you for sharing.

[@manatee-qj8lb]

6:13 exactly at that moment I was looking outside. It was in the middle of the video too. He is reading my mind.

[@leyah18]

(3) I am that friend whose full of negativity in life before I knew Einzelgänger's videos, that's why my best friend left me, but it's okay it's for the better anyway~ I'm now okay with being alone ❤️

[@jul8803]

It's always mind-blowing to realize than so many generations before our time on Earth, human beings experienced the same sufferings as we do and that some, like Seneca, actually shared the way they found towards timeless wisdom. Thanks for keeping it alive.

[@karthiknarasimha2000]

I agree, thousands of years have gone, greatest of empires have been fallen, civilization, languages, culture, religions keep changing but human physiology remains same and that's exactly makes us to question same as what our ancestors did long back.

[@zehanagustia1657]

Ohhh this is so good, for me who has a really bad anxiety when I start think of smthg. Love it

[@SuperKaner1]

I came to stoicism through your videos, they enticed me into the subject, which in turn, helped me better understand life. It's helped me immeasurably, so thank you, you're doing a public service

[@magiadelmare]

This is so amazing. The ancient philosophers knew so much. Thank you for reminding us of them. =)

[@ThereISnoH]

Your videos are very appreciated

[@Einzelgänger]

Thank you, Jon!

[@frankmuller596]

True unselfish friends are extremely hard to find ,so many users in this world ,sadly.

[@vito7361]

That way of thinking makes you a user aswell. You attract what you are

[@TheMasterhomaster]

Mister “you attract what you are.” Is ridiculous oversimplification and just plan wrong. Sometimes opposites attract. Sometimes likes attract. Sometimes nothing attracts.

[@bebetheexplorer624]

With all my friend I couldn’t find any that are user however we are all nurses so maybe its different coz nurses normally give and don’t expect return.

[@oliviacadena2036]

Seems to be that way, yes sad!!!!

[@Joseph-C]

I think people find it so hard to make friends in today's world because they find it too difficult to ask people for help. Like was mentioned in the video, true friends assist you in attaining happiness and fulfillment. But how can you ever find someone to assist you if you're unwilling to ask people for help? We live is a world of self-help. That's what we're all doing right now, by watching this video. Helping ourselves. And it is truly very important that we help ourselves, otherwise no one would ever want to help us in the first place. But, assuming you have already begun helping yourself, good people will see that, and when you ask good people for help, they will be more than willing to assist you in attaining your goals. The problem is life is much easier than it used to be. People used to have to ask for help just to survive the week without starving to death. Now, everyone can fend for themselves and no longer NEED good friends just to stay alive. You only really need friends nowadays if you want to be happy, hence why we collect social media friends and have surface level relationships with hundreds of people because really the only reason you're talking to them is to fulfill your basic social needs. Make friends with people that can actually help you achieve your goals. To do this, ask people who are knowledgeable about your goals for help. If they are helpful and are somebody you would like to be friends with, ask them for more help. Be helpful to them in return. If they really like you, you may find that they will be helping you and you will be helping them for the rest of your lives. That's true friendship.

[@MikeJackson690]

Needed this today. Had anxiety attacks all last night. I'm exhausted and needed calming. Thank you.

[@pankajkhajouria1810]

Bumped into your video on loneliness and ordered the two books. I am getting to learn what I need from your videos. Thank you so much.

[@morningnapalm9963]

Seeing this video at a perfect moment in my life. Thanks for the awesome content!

[@JonyMaGGoT1]

Thanks, with just your voice you already made quieter and with stoicism you make me feel better and learn.

[@butterbruhh]

I feel the value of the wine meaning is that maybe it relaxes your thoughts in general. Whether you were to slide in a frustrated thought or a happy one, the idea is that maybe your mind would ease into it rather than be persuaded into it forcefully by whatever thoughts/feelings you are holding onto at the time. I often feel sometimes I need to be frustrated about something but I don't want to force myself to be frustrated or happy about it, I want to flow into it. That way I know the feeling is at least genuine.

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Really loving the great videos and content from this channel. Thank you so much!

[@rowgler1]

What you say at 3:33 is the exact opposite of me. Yet I like this, it feeds my understanding. In my work I make ideas become tangible reality. It takes a lot of energy and inspiration is always good. I always remember the Law of Good Company. Some people can drain you, and others can be a resource to success.

[@xXUrObOrOSXx]

The virtue of hope is the most important one. This channel isn't what I was looking for.

[@davidfunke7578]

Couldn't get better true wisdom.

[@annabellacrewe8858]

Once again: the best lessons one could have in life, You have made a very fine concentrate of what allmost every spiritual masters brings about. Thank You again !

[@icemancometh74]

Excellent content. This is important stuff that makes a difference. Amazing to think how long we have been grappling with the same existential issues

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This channel will allow you to grow much more than MIGTOW ever would.

[@alanandrade2083]

Papa Midnight Certain parts of both ideas overlap.

[@freerideziege6047]

3:35 Mission achieved. I benefited. Thank you for introducing me into Stoicism. I did'nt even know about it before i watched your Videos. Greetings from an Austrian Einzelgänger.

[@reneeren-patterson2657]

Thank you very much for making a great "Seneca's Wisdom" video to teach all of peoples.....

[@swaggerjr3643]

This was great food for thought. Plus, the idea of going against the grain as an exercise in personal development is just so interesting. I've spent my life obsessed with fitting in, looking good and impressing others. I do everything in my power to be agreeable and I'm terrified that other people will view me in a negative light. I think coming to grips with the perspective offered up in this video will help me a lot. So thanks! 😁

[@Cynane27]

You've really helped me man. Thank you, bless you.

[@yogib668]

Your voice is really soothing. Perfect for such videos.

[@tadehtt5997]

Thank you for the time spent, and the knowledge shared :) very much appreciated

[@JanTheo_]

Whenever Im sad and depress, I watch your Videos.

[@BrainsApplied]

You really have a great voice for such videos! Love it!

[@Einzelgänger]

Thank you! :).

[@barbarasmart9758]

I agree!

[@iseafools1559]

Reading is also a great way to calm the mind, at least for me.

[@mohinighosh2164]

Thank u❤

[@kipie809]

Een Nederlander die deze filmpjes maakt ik support dit fully

[@pecornejo64]

Thanks for helping others to increase awareness of building a better life

[@stewartbone4236]

Excellent. The Greeks seem to have a handle on people's troubles. Getting flow in life seems a fair strategy, extending beyond an activity to all daily activities.

[@theotherway1639]

Listening to this while doing mindfulness exercises from that book "30 Days to Reduce Anxiety" by Harper Daniels.

[@ourfreedomformula]

I absolutely love your videos. Thank you for the effort you put into them. Seneca is such an amazing stoic.

[@doctornazgul547]

Excellent stuff sir. The point about the funeral reminded me of Meursault from 'The Outsider.' Seneca is a wonderful guide.

[@annabellacrewe8858]

And thank You for telling about Senecas lifephlosofy ! I could hear ET must have his heart at Seneca too. I am writing but cannot focus because of the corona; my mind wanders to much. Thats why I am gratefull, that I bumped into Your reading right now. Stay well !

[@BenjaminMazs]

Hey man! I've watched a few of your videos now (and subscribed) and I just wanted to say thanks for the work you put in to them and the messages you get across to the viewer so easily. I'm really enjoying them! I look forward to more, and to living a more stoic life. Keep it up!

[@gabrielhaudrechy6625]

Really great content! Keep up the great videos!

[@Einzelgänger]

Thank you!

[@angelaperry2222]

Thank you so much for making these videos, I energy every video I watch made by you, I can’t thank you enough for how much your videos have expanded my mind

[@ArturoCabello]

Interesting take on your first point, though I can't disagree with your second one. We must strive to be of better service to others even in some ways!

[@juliaiparraguirre6870]

Thank you! somuch!🍃🌺

[@koan__23]

1. Don't rely on hope "Success is as dangerous as failure. Hope is as hollow as fear." (Lao Tzu, in Tao Te Ching: Chapter 13, S. Mitchells' translation) 2. Be of service "The greatest good is like water. Which nourishes all things without trying to." (Chapter 8) "Giving birth and nourishing; Having without possessing; Acting with no expectation; Leading and not trying to control. This is the supreme virtue." (Chapter 10) 3. Choose your friends wisely 4. Don't engage in useless affairs "Can you coax your mind from its wandering, and keep to the original oneness?" (Chapter 10) "Do your work, then step back. The only path to serenity." (Chapter 9) 5. Don't depend on opinions of others "Care about other peoples' approval, and you become their prisioner." (Chapter 9) 6. Balance solitude and being in crowds "Difficult and easy support each other. Long and short define each other. High and low depend on eachother. Before and after follow eachother." (Chapter 2) 7. Give the mind some relaxation "Can you coax your mind from its wandering, and keep to the original oneness? Can you let your body become supple as newborn childs'?" (Chapter 10)

[@aloneboarder]

Man, you’re doing a very good job with these videos. I appreciate it.

[@jtcox1079]

Well done, Sir. This is helpful to those who are prepared to hear it.

[@HikmaHistory]

So glad I found your channel, thank you for your hard work!

[@iniibigkoangpilipinas8342]

no labelings. just so be it. respect in whatever shape and form. peace with one's self is all that matters. alone but not lonely.

[@carlavicari9169]

Thanks for this amazing video.

[@kiwicycle5455]

Thank you very much for this video, it's pulled me out of a very dark place and after going through a variety of your vids touching on this subject I'm going to start taking steps to finally bettering myself. Much love.

[@EVZYL]

Seneca rules! Nr. 7 is my favourite. In moderation, of course.

[@xanalves]

You do help with your videos. I've been learning, and reflecting, a lot! Thank you! 🙏🍀🇵🇹

[@professornata763]

I USE YOUR VIDEOS IN MY ENGLISH CLASSES. CONGRATULATIONS

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Thank you for this video. It helped me today during lockdown in London.

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One can only help others if he has something to give , before giving to others make sure you love yourself and heal your heart and your spirit first. A man without a dream is a dead man! Thanks God there were and there are many genius out there, otherwise would not be possible to watch such videos or anything which brings us further in life, no info about spirituality and so on ...Thanks God not all humans think the same about how life should be lived...Thanks for the video! Thanks God the person who invented KZbin did have big dreams, welcome in my club 😍 thank you !!😍👋

[@janakakumara3836]

It is very interesting that a lot of the things here are also in the Bhagavad Geetha - the Hindu spiritual text. E.g. 1. "Live a vigorous life but do not attach yourself to outcomes of your actions" - Lord Krishna 2. "The only way to find meaning in life, is by being of service to others" - Lord Krishna.

[@bryanjohnroderos3476]

Thank you for your video.. It relieves me from depression

[@yuganesansandran5646]

Thank you so much for sharing this

[@kathysemrau2301]

Beware of darkness- George Harrison. Give peace a chance.- John Lennon. Let it be.- Paul McCartney. No, no,no, l don't take that anymore.- Ringo Star. Some very good points in your video.🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🐳🐳🐳🐳🐳🐳🐳🐳🐱🐱🐱🐱🐱🐱🐱🐞🐞🐞🐞🐞🐞🐞🍏🍏🍏🍏🍏🍏🍏🍏

[@surindercheema3]

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[@bandieboo8102]

Your videos are so helpful to me. And your voice is perfect for the readings. Thank you very much! 😊

[@jimmydaniel2508]

So, I really love living in the moment experiencing the moment feeling the moment and reacting in the moment. Focusing on planning, blocking yourself into a path like a track for a train and shutting yourself off are three very good ways to think you’re living stoically. So in short I often find my happiness by treating time as if it were a living thing of which I have no control. Plans are for buildings. Live

[@Zaitekno]

I found your channel and it gives me great insight. Thanks to thee, sir!

[@CosmoKramer77]

One of your finer presentations. Thank you

[@enjoypladecorrals]

Great video, fijn de wijze lessen te horen. Helpt me enorm om zingeving te krijgen.

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Thank you. I must have forgotten.

[@ayushman7]

Thank You!

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[@donaldscottsr2985]

Conclude with list of steps to summarize and help retain. Excellent presentation!

[@bornrichskyline9820]

Great work friend. U just love stoicism, and i love the way you do your videos!

[@bornrichskyline9820]

I meant to say that I love the stoicism philosophy

[@Spiritual-journey9]

Loved everyone of your videos. This one takes the cake! Thank you for your service & dedication so others can benefit. Motivating!!!

[@Einzelgänger]

Thank you Uma!!

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These Great scholarly videos are very calming to anxious mind

[@feverdream6142]

These videos about philosophy and self improvement are very informative and helpful, but just listening to them alone is pointless, we must take action in order to see the desired results. Forgive yourself for failure, learn from it, and remember that the effort and thought matters as much as the results.