Life is Great When It's Ending | The Philosophy of Seneca

One day, Seneca visited his house in the countryside after a long absence. He was baffled about how his estate was crumbling, and the garden trees had lost all their leaves. He took it out on the landlord, who then explained that even though he did everything in his power to maintain the place, the trees and house were old. Bewildered about how fast his property had fallen apart, the reality of aging became apparent to Seneca.
Video: If Today Was Your Last Day... | The Philosophy of Seneca
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00:00 - Intro
01:22 - Why aging isn't so bad
04:38 - Celebrating old age
07:10 - Falling off the edge
09:06 - A realistic attitude
#stoicism #seneca #stoic

[@johnoakley6362]

I'm an older Man in my 60's. I agree so much with all the points and wisdom covered in this video. I personally find that the fact and thought of having less time left in this world, than I've already had is strangely very comforting to me. I've done what I've done, lived through what I've lived through, endured pain, sadness, and uncertainty, and enjoyed love, companionship, laughter, and happy times. I've nothing else to "Prove", nothing really to achieve , nothing else I want to own or acquire. It's the most peaceful, serene, joyful, satisfying time of my life now, until the end inevitably comes.

[@jakefisher9801]

What would be the top life advice you’d give the younger generation?

[@johnoakley6362]

@@jakefisher9801 , probably..... Don't eat yellow snow!, lol, no seriously? I would advise that worrying about the outcome of things in life, really, really, isn't worth it, because more than half of the things you think will end badly, actually never happen at all, your mind is your worst enemy. Secondly, we all fall out with people throughout our lives, sometimes over the silliest reasons, so remember that it's not good to lose good people over silly reasons, and above all, to make up again, you cannot shake hands with a clenched fist, let the hate or bitterness, or resentment go. I hope that helps you throughout your life Jake.

[@bethleblanc656]

Beautiful and inspiring insights and I agree. Thank you.

[@leticiabv9580]

Same here ❤

[@Jabranalibabry]

Sir, thank you for your comment. I hope it remains here to remind people of the wisdom of age

[@DominiqueFrancon]

I am 67 years old and obviously in my third act. My life has become sweeter with each passing day. Perhaps because I beat cancer a few years ago I have a greater appreciation for my life. Thank you for this lovely video.

[@noelj62]

Overcoming a painful physical episode is motivating for life. Best of luck to you.

[@jamesstramer5186]

No matter how many videos you make on stoicism, I never get tired of watching them.

[@chanceoder207]

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[@Mahesh-ek3ic]

but when putting into use.

[@gingergranttech]

"We ...not I " - Seneca

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I'm absolutely addicted to this channel

[@zoilo87]

Same

[@williamm8069]

I just want to plant the biggest food forest I can before I die - I love spending time with plants - they are so serene and mystical as well as nuturing.

[@GraceCanadaful]

I wonder, how young or old you are....I am 70, and yes- my body starts failing me, but my mind still yearns for knowledge. I am enrolling into psychology degree program in our local university (in Canada). When I was young, my body was busy rushing to fulfill every day challenges. Now, that I am old, my mind is busier than my body. Like you, I am bilingual (or more). I am not afraid of going back to eternity, but I am anxious about the process of "jumping off the roof", hoping to go in my sleep. Thank you for your great channel. Internet is a blessing for old age,if used well.❤

[@steenpedersen8526]

Internet is certainly a blessing for old age. It also gives you a nice opportunity to find ways to avoid a terrible process on your way to eternity.

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

Reflection is key. Humanity should dare to look deep within, but it should also understand that more than the mere physical aspect of such Reflection is required for true, celestial enlightenment. "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)

[@chchwoman9960]

My friend was 60, fit, lifting weights and his ambition was to live to 100. Then he had a heart attack. In helicopter on way to hospital, he felt at peace and realised two conflicting things. 1) Death would be ok, problems over. 2) He's grateful to be alive

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

"Time is the only resource for which no creature may bargain..." --- DD 🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨

[@sagiridesu7230]

Pardon me for laughing.

[@QQ251647742]

How did he have a heart attack while being fit and lifting weights?

[@Anonymous-pf1mb]

​@@QQ251647742anyone can have a heart attack anytime. death is uncertain

[@nicolasgirard2808]

​@@QQ251647742 How come I got a debilitating autoimmune disease while being fit and lifting weights? Because life isn't fair.

[@athena5681]

Memento Mori as always....Not fear,but acceptance.

[@steenpedersen8526]

Accepting is giving up improving - how do you say that in Latin.

[@yummy2318]

@@steenpedersen8526 you can’t outrun death

[@steenpedersen8526]

@@yummy2318 You can prevent further hardship and torture instead of just accepting this.

[@athena5681]

@@steenpedersen8526 You are not 'Just' accepting; you take everything as it is - Amor fati And live today with all your heart and prepare for the afflictions of tomorrow- Premeditaeo Malorum. "Accepting is giving up improving"- I dont know the latin phrase for that.

[@steenpedersen8526]

@@athena5681 What does it mean to take everything as it is if its not accepting? What does it mean to live with all your heart? - the language here is very fluffy to say the least.

[@osenator]

I do welcome death with opens arms. I am reaching 50 soon, I have accomplished many things most only dreamed off. I always had the mentality of GO BIG, OR DON'T BOTHER. So, everything I done, I went full force, zero scare, always considered the prices and responsibilities, that were always my own and only my own. Being born from dirt poor, horrendous family unit, it made me humble at early age. I am proud of my accomplishments, to any mignute to big ones. To be honest, I always thought I would not survive past 40, so, anything after 40 I do live, is a bonus to me. I made my peace long ago. Not knowing when death will find me, I just take one day at a time now, enjoying the little things.

[@estherdex3286]

Oh how I love this ur comment; especially GO BIG, DONT BOTHER 👏🏾

[@MrPelikan500]

ok. good for you then ... you say you've gone BIG or its nothing ... what's an example of your BIG? and lets's assume your BIG, is really BIG ... what insights have you found after getting the BIG you wanted? pls share ... i am curious to what its like getting what you want .... .

[@user-wl2rb3rh5c]

@@MrPelikan500 Though I appreciate your curiosity - why does his/her definition of "BIG" relevant, when we just get that it's important and can respect that non the less? To the second question - s/he refered to it saying they are proud of the things they accomplished. And for the last one - this question should not be out sourced! It will be meaningful when it comes from self experience. Blessings friend, may you find what you are searching for :)

[@MrPelikan500]

@@user-wl2rb3rh5c I understand Big is relative ... I am not judging the absolute ... a person who has a muscular disease will hv walking as a Big ... others who are average will say Big is finishing a marathon etc ... just want a know the concrete example that person used as Big, and hvg achieve it, what insights they got ... i hv my own thoughts on it ... but wanted to hear from others first ... .

[@rogerm3708]

I am over 50 and have enjoyed an exciting, joyful and sad life. I used to fear missing out but now I feel that there is almost nothing left to miss out on. I stay busy but I find myself trying to observe more. It used to be when I jogged, I was always tried to improve some aspect of it and nothing would slow me down. Today I stopped to pet a horse that was waiting for me at a fence and instead of admiring an accomplishment I am replaying the moment I had with a horse

[@peacewalker7675]

I’m 67 and have never felt better … Since retiring, I have all time in the world to look after myself!

[@oneworldonehome]

"Time is your great asset in life. How will you spend it? How will you use it? If you knew how important your life really is-without any grandiosity or any self-assertion-how important your life really is, you would not want to waste anything. Oh, moments of frivolity? Of course. Lighthearted moments? Of course. But you would not want to waste anything. How will you spend it? How will you use it? You’re 20 now? Before you know it, you’re 30-something. You’re 30 now. Before you know it, you’re 40-something, and then 50-something, and then 60-something. Where did it all go? What was it all for? So time is an issue. It should be an issue." *Marshall Vian Summers* - during the Messenger’s Vigil, Opening Broadcast, January 24, 2018.

[@johnchapman5125]

Thanks for sharing, Ivan.

[@zek7353]

I love your videos, they really resonate. On days when I feel down, I imagine it to be the very last day of my life for that change in perspective. That's when I begin to treasure every breath my body allows me to take. Such days won't last forever.

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

"Time is the only resource for which no creature may bargain..." --- DD 🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨

[@thejjlawfirm]

Your content has helped me immensely. Thank you!

[@Beatkaus]

I belive your channel has kept me sane, made me stronger and helped me with this journey of life. Thank you truely.

[@Peter_Parker69]

Great timing. I'm listening to Seneca's "Letters from a Stoic" for the third time as we speak. Timeless wisdom.

[@normanosborn1277]

Stoicism-maxxing?

[@Peter_Parker69]

Correct my friend.

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[@markusbroyles1884]

I'm 70 now and have been paying attention to the stoics for most of my life especially to keep in shape and be healthy as it is a choice and discipline of labors and skills. I surfed all my life from age 11 till 65... Now I kitesurf. I make carbon foils. Doing my best work and having the most fun ever. I even eat better than ever. I'm with a childhood sweetheart. LIFE IS GOOD !!!

[@TrojansFirst]

Death is the best part, the grand finale.

[@steenpedersen8526]

Well the result of death is definitely the best part but the process can really suck.

[@michael3943]

I recently decided to give up on being a lab technician and instead be an assistant for elderly people. I've always been anxious about aging and this seemed like an effective way to confront myself. I was terrified at first knowing how sensitive this was to me, but seeing how grateful and content these people are really makes me realize how silly it is to be worried about 'getting old' and this also just feels so much more meaningful to me than whatever I was doing in my lab coat. Sure some of these people feel miserable and do blame their age, but most of them actually don't and I really feel like it all depends on how you see things in general, imo that's really the general message most philosophers try to teach. This whole video really resonates with my decision, especially that last quote 👌

[@seagullpoet]

Can I ask - how old are you ?

[@ateslaengineer4120]

Hello 👋 how old are you brother

[@fakerzdan]

You sound like a very intelligent individual, regardless of whatever situation you're currently struggling with I'm confident you will be more than OK.

[@JT-yn6bk]

Everything is borrowed. Death is just being returned to nature. It’s beautiful in its own sense.

[@jerickfausto4178]

Watching your videos changed my perspective on life. Thank you for sharing this kind of knowledge.

[@reme7903]

As a relatively healthy human male in my early 20's this video made me appreciate what i still have and helps to think of how to prepare for eventually losing my youth and be fine with it. Thank you.

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

"Time is the only resource for which no creature may bargain..." --- DD 🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨

[@hellequin91]

Anytime i get sad, i remind myself that there is death.. I can be dead tomorrow and my life ends.. So nothing is really that important actually..

[@Dragosteaa]

Never knew how Seneca, well over a thousand years ago, already put into words exactly how I describe my faith, my personal religion, how I choose to view life & death every day through a lens of gratitude

[@OzzyMcBean]

Makes you wonder how little people have actually changed. I like that thought.

[@seddik6522]

I love how you presented this video.Very articulate and well researched. It would be nice to make a video on Dogen the inventor of Japanese Zen. Thank you

[@haitianjade]

Thank you for the video. This is quite refreshing. 😊

[@HUMLOCKA]

Seneca is a great philosopher, and honestly quite humorous at times. When I read Letters from a Stoic, I wondered how a man who was wealthy and powerful became a great stoic philosopher, which caused me to make a silly video calling Seneca a hypocrite. Obviously Seneca wasn't a hypocrite, but when Seneca had visited his estate it shows that even a great Stoic has moments of fault. I like to think that stoicism is like approaching the limit of a function, we are trying to infinitesimally become better (like approaching zero), but we will never reach zero. We just try to act as if we have reached zero.

[@JackEStoicism]

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[@souka9668]

You made me realize and taught me how much useful and valuable stoicism is, also all of your videos are very helpful, sincerely thank you very much.

[@vijaykrishnan7797]

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[@user-pt2pc5uf1g]

I travelled the world. Experienced cultures, vices, charity, dramas and all. Tmrw when death comes knocking at my door, I ready to go with death to come what may. Living life as human, seeing man’s nature gives me peace to know the good awaits me after death. I know I had been a good man.

[@liamcore7203]

Whenever ego gets the best of me, when I become overly proud what I have and achieve, I quickly say to myself "You must die". Three words and I am over the nonsense quickly. Stepping into my grave with a glad heart is a life's work and nothing to scoff at. I see death as a great unifier in this flesh existence phase. What lesson can be taken away, what of true mind can be cultivated. Thank you for the efforts on your channel.

[@AoyosHolY]

Awesome video as always, but I cant help but feel that being left with "just memories" is entirely too depressing.

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[@user-rz4op2hw6r]

I still can’t accept the fact that I die one day, I’m only 22 so hopefully this changes, but I have so much left to put out in this world, so many different things I want to experience and sadly probably won’t.

[@harmanhora5011]

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[@vidalskyociosen3326]

Seneca said live your life as if it's your last, but if you have bills to pay that's not easy, the thought of the future or future bills in modern world is inevitable.

[@MrGlostuber]

Apply certain quotes in certain ways that are fitting towards a particular situation.

[@wayneanderson8034]

This is the purpose of debt. Why would a person work at least 40 hours a week in a place they absolutely hate, like a factory? Because they have debts to pay. They have a nice house, nice car, a few nice things, all paid by debt based on the factory job income. Without debt, people would refuse to work in some of the most mentally crushing environments like a fulfillment center. The Plantation needs debt to keep the servants motivated.

[@user-gz4ve8mw9l]

@@wayneanderson8034 Most people are unable to afford existing let alone surviving; never mind actually living especially in the USA...

[@vidalskyociosen3326]

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[@blancalezama409]

Thank you, it is a privilege today to learn the way we do through your videos...... blessings

[@cychimom]

I feel so free and peace after watching this video peace is something we need in this chaotic world in life to enjoy the life

[@self-inflictedphilosophy]

Death is a compass. Use the compass to guide you into adventure. Take the ceiling of your heart and crucify it. Existentially crush out. Set your teeth firmly into the pulp of experience. Open your heart and keep your soul’s hand fast upon the helm as you sail away into the horizon of a new way of being human in this world.

[@nannettefreeman7331]

Seneca clearly never had his entire life yanked out from beneath him, spent the better part of a decade homeless in the streets struggled & clawed his way back to something like the life he'd always known, only to have it all taken away by circumstances beyond his control again. When you spend a good portion of your life just trying to get yor footing, only to have someone shove you back down to the ground again, & your whole body aches every waking moment, it's difficult to even try to get up again, let alone appreciate the years of suffering you've already endured. You just wish it was over, that it would end, coz you're so tired, & you don't want to go on. Nothing that's lying ahead holds the slightest interest for you, & you certainly aren't willing to fight for it. You just want the suffering to end. But it doesn't. 😔

[@kathleensimpson4889]

There is only the now.

[@martinwarner1178]

As always, brilliant. No worries in old age, nearly at the winning post! Thank you. Peace be unto you.

[@LB-ty6ks]

Uplifting. Thank you.

[@ash8207]

Another inspiring gem, thank you for this realistic but also calming perspective on life & death! Amor fati...love your fate. Live each day as if it's your last & never regret anything. And lastly, remember to live in the moment...“True happiness is to enjoy the present, without anxious dependence upon the future, not to amuse ourselves with either hopes or fears but to rest satisfied with what we have, which is sufficient, for he that is so wants nothing. The greatest blessings of mankind are within us and within our reach. A wise man is content with his lot, whatever it may be, without wishing for what he has not.” - Seneca

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[@franklinhaut]

The secret of this video is to have a positive and conscious view of attitudes, even in the last years of life. This kind of wisdom takes time, for various reasons some people do not reach it, having a life of torment. Others can reach fullness at 60 and I'm glad that others reach it with less, thus having many years ahead of them to courageously share their ideas. Seneca was certainly not the first or last master of great ideas, to the point of creating a style and standard of living that willingly inspires people. Seneca, managed to have his thoughts passed down through the generations through writing. The work of this "Einzelganger" channel is on the same path if it is perpetuated, using the tools and technologies available in its time. Bringing content with questions, thoughts of positive values, something we would like to see more in our world. Thank you, keep it up!

[@KellyOShea6366]

So good. Thank you..❤☘️

[@thinking-ape6483]

Ik heb net gezien wat je voor me hebt gedaan; heel erg bedankt man, ik waardeer het echt en ben je erg dankbaar!

[@NOT_SURE..]

thats easy for you to say !

[@nicholaskearney678]

The fact, we have lived. Great posting, articulate, true, you, me, free. Brilliant 👏 words.

[@Pedram_Aphotic]

death gives life meaning.

[@steenpedersen8526]

No, death limits your oppertunity to do something meaningful.

[@Kaledrone]

Then self delete, you will acquire a lot of meaning

[@cesarmarulanda2860]

Thanks a lot E.

[@dm-sb8kn]

Beautiful brother, thank you

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[@justshutme]

I love this channel, it has help me immensely.

[@aggy8886]

I realized that always having looked forward to death as though it would be some kind of “relief” was my cowardice to face my life and live it in disguise. To actually face the potential end which can happen at any moment is sobering and makes me want to relish my time here even more. Especially after losing close family members, I want to practice as much as possible that advice about giving flowers to our loved ones while they’re alive, not after they’re gone. As much as I regret all the missed opportunities to show more love to my mom before she passed on, I try to pour that much more love to my dad and everyone else I can show gentleness to. I love your videos, they’re so inspiring.

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[@freeman37]

My favorite philosophy channel 😎.

[@pepefroglive]

I have a unique perspective. Think of death as sleep. When we sleep for 8 hours, we were basically dead for 8 hours. Think of the final day of your death as eternal sleep. Think of every day today as if it was your last day before your 8 hour sleep. Basically, do things important that makes you happy every day as if it was your final day. Death is a peaceful sleep.

[@deeluvsmusic3560]

While I agree with doing what makes you happy, I do not see death as eternal sleep. Mostly as I trained myself to remember my dreams many years ago I find them much more exciting than reality, or on screen. I’ve travelled the world and outer space; I can fly like supergirl, I’ve visited the past and the future; I’ve been a queen, a pirate, a rock star, a man, a hobo. and a child. I find myself with friends and family long dead and experienced all sorts of situations. I’m 68 and I’ve also “faced” death mentally. I see maybe there’s a heaven or hell, a limbo or perhaps reincarnation? or absolutely nothing! I was unconscious twice after motorcycle accidents and also for operations at hospital. Nothing like a normal sleep! Just nothing, totally blank. So to me the “worst” might be I’m just a mind floating around in endless nothingness. Not meeting any other minds. I expect I’d eventually find a way to deal with that as well.

[@SuperFx89]

There's great relief in not giving a ... anymore. I'll keep it in mind for when I turn 60.

[@steenpedersen8526]

There is no point in living if nothing matters to you.

[@michaelconnolly7681]

Such an excellent and profound video

[@CenteredCircles]

I really like your videos, it helps me alot. Thank You.🙏🏻

[@nicholaskearney678]

Genius sir, with yer great postings. Forever. . Nick.

[@kristofferkr3254]

Thanks for this video

[@ericvulgate]

Good talk thank you.

[@victormj7289]

Great video!

[@beach182]

I fricking love your videos. Thank you so much for making them. 🤍

[@saturniansun8110]

In my older age, I have become More aware of my surroundings, and actually pay more attention than ever in my younger years.

[@airishviscara2326]

I love everything about this channel

[@samben6597]

I learned a lot from this channel, thanks a lot

[@heavysighs]

It's even better when you realize that there is no end. Only change.

[@somerled5513]

Maybe I’m becoming disillusioned with life but stoic philosophy is becoming less and less relevant nowadays especially in the current cost of living crisis. Money is absolutely imperative now and to ‘live’ requires money and usually a lot if it. There’s no glory in being content with the little you have anymore. Money is one of the only thing that matters presently.

[@Near14300]

Gather ye Rosebuds while ye may, Old Time is still a flying And this same flower that smiles to day, To morrow will be dying

[@davidrosner6267]

Seneca’s philosophy of overcoming desire has a very Buddhist tinge.

[@Jackspiring]

I’ve been terrified since i was 11 years old and although i dont ruminate on it nearly as much i’m still just as terrified. It’s really quite distracting, i can’t get on with my life because i’m too busy worrying about my death

[@doloresvangaal2248]

To me it's the opposite. I don't get on with my life anymore because I don't fear death as much as most people. There is still some fear, but it never seems to trouble me, even if people who I've know, die.

[@katandmouseyt]

Will worrying about your death add a single millisecond to your life? Has worrying about anything ever affected any outcome?

[@NOT_SURE..]

ironically you may die a lot younger through the stress of worrying, the body can not thrive in constant fear , even low grade...stress knocks out your sex drive first then your digestion,

[@Jackspiring]

@@NOT_SURE.. That’s exactly what it did! I can’t help it i’m not actively doing pursuing the line of thought anymore it just happens. It’s like an obsession that i hate but i can’t give it up

[@NOT_SURE..]

@@Jackspiring YOU are not actively pursuing the thoughts but your sub concious is. theres something that happened in the first 7-8 years which made you start worrying, (death of a close relative ? , it might even be a parent clearing off , you might see that as a sort of death, ? perhaps (like me) your mother was a real worryier and passed that sort of thinking onto you, the worse ones will imagine the worse thing that might happen then take it as the truth , its madness.

[@falldown7xstandup8x]

I bursted out laughing just at the title I was reminded of the feeling when you know your leaving a place very soon such as a job you out your two week notice in and those two weeks always feel light and nice unaffected as your in a transient position but we’re are always in a transient position we just don’t notice it we are guests merely visitors it’s kinda nice 😊

[@stephaniec.4905]

I love this

[@Amine-gz7gq]

our world is falling apart and I'm trying to enjoy every moment before the apocalypse.

[@rawfoodphilosophy7061]

Yes, there are going to be many more accidental lab leaks, until the final accidental lab leak

[@FABIOh1976]

Thanks for the timestamps.

[@robertduran3842]

Very fortunate for the you present to the mind.🙏

[@haakonthegood17]

Everyone has a birth and a death date. What matters is not the length of time between these dates but rather, what we do between those dates. How we live is more crucial than the length of time we’re given.

[@GraceCanadaful]

Well - the time we have matters as well. It does matter very much...

[@kellykizer6718]

A man was beating his head against a wall, someone passing by said "why are you beating your head against the wall"?and the man say's, "Because it feels so good when I stop"!😊

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Superb!! I love all your videos!! Very knowledgeable!! Love from Pakistan!!

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Hi einzelganger, love your content. Do you have podcast or are you planning to make some? I love to hear the knowledge that you have to share. I mostly just play it to listen during working hours, it's so relaxing hearing you speak the ways of wisdom. Thank you for being here and keep up the good work!

[@Orunk777]

A podcast would be killer ; those videos are way too important to keep them 10minutish long

[@nicolarollinson4381]

This temporary existence is just plain wierd. Its just a collection of memories, which are of very little interest to other people unless we are great story' tellers. The point is, I now realise, as I am a care giver for people suffering the torment of Dimentia, that our memories are the places we can revisit. My advise is remember to make a collection of good memories, while you are working for your pension...or not, its v much an after thought for me but, I've lived and learned that life takes care of itself if you go with the flow. These memories can simply be forgiving yourself, loving others rather than petty squabbling, loving yourself enough to cut out negative energies. And so-on. The ideal is just to be left with loving memories. My only desire now is that I never become a burden to my son and daughter and that I have let go of all the negativity. Maranatha 🙏 ready when you are . Have pity on us, Pops 🙏🧡 🤪

[@Davlavi]

interesting much to think about it.

[@sophietellier41]

I love endings in term of phases in life. Because when the end is well accepted, whats on the other side is as much enjoyable and beautiful. As for our declining body, I also find it beautiful. You can tell when a old person has accepted it and another didn't. Im a 36 woman and proud of the grey hair slowly showing up, my wrinkles. The more I accept aging and dont do anything against it, the more I actually feel...young and energetic. How ironic ❤

[@jfthiesen2947]

Good INTRODUCTION in a short ❗❣❗👍

[@Fireneedsair]

So good

[@poulamidas6559]

I am 22 already feeling old and getting depressed thinking school days over college days are over now ...time to work soon will touch 30s 40s etc..TIME FLIES...still have to go and cherish all moments god has given..be grateful to him at least i am alive living with the people i love...miles to go before i sleep.

[@Natalia_Belenkaya]

Oh that Frost quote in the end )

[@lobiaking8318]

Yeah me too at 25 live is probably over now it’s all about being a Roboter do the work over and over again

[@belavera994]

having this "old soul" mentality or mindset when you're still young allows you to truly enjoy life, limiting beliefs and the pressure to always get or become the next best thing (the neverending chase) leads to never ever being satisfied and at peace with the present and with what one already accomplished, constantly fearing and living in the future. that's the mindset pretty much every younger person has, it's being taught to everyone by today's educational system, entertainment industry and generally speaking society and it's a mindset that's causing so many people to already suffer from the feeling of never being good enough, anxieties and severe depression at a young age, I hope many can find a better way of looking at and experiencing their life and I'm glad channels like this one exist to help people cultivate new beliefs, offer new perspectives on life and work on a healthier mindset.

[@fucksusan.fuckcensorship.874]

how can i be content with what i've accomplished when it isn't much. especially when i live paycheck to paycheck its hard to not look at the future. it feels like i need money to have time... but it takes time to make money... but if i dont make money then i have no place to live.

[@belavera994]

@@fucksusan.fuckcensorship.874 I feel the same way, that's why I'm working on my beliefs and learning about philosophies like stoicism. when I look at the life my grandma lived for example (she was poor, lived on a farm in poland and my grandparents needed to feed nine children), I feel wealthier, financially at least, cause I am, even though I'm just jobbing and not making much money for myself, but emotionally I feel like my grandparents were a lot more fulfilled, they married out of love and my grandmother was never depressed, only after my grandpa passed away. I don't think there's anything in life that can guarantee you happiness or peace of mind, the proof of that being true is that many of the wealthiest people alive aren't even happy and they seem to have accomplished everything, but there are also people living in poverty who're happier than others who have more, married couples are sometimes extremely miserable and there are single people who feel completely at peace and happy with their lifestyle, contrary to the belief many people have that a married life is the best recipe for fulfillment. realizing all of that I came to the conclusion that the only thing that really matters is finding out what makes you personally happy, because what happiness means depends on the individual, working on ridding oneself of limiting beliefs and then doing your own thing, because nobody knows you better than yourself. limiting beliefs are the most important thing imo, one of mine was for example believing that something (a better job, a partner, etc.) can finally make me happy, these things are still worth striving for (for me personally), but nothing will ever grant someone, no matter who, neverending happiness, I think it's human nature to strive for the next best thing, but thankfully we as humans have the intelligence to practice gratitude for the things we have, since there are people who have it much worse in the world, change our perspective on things, work out solutions and counteract our natural tendencies.

[@fucksusan.fuckcensorship.874]

@@belavera994 thanks for this long thought out message i really appreciate the personal touches to it aswell. i've come to realize that too, that we have to find out what our own personal happiness came from. i actually used to know that when i was much younger as a kid, and even tho things are technically less bad emotionally now (less trauma happening than during childhood) i had a much better outlook as a kid cause i was just being what i wanted to be. And somewhere along the way ive forgotten who i was. Im trying to rebuild myself starting with my roots cause ive unfortunately built myself up the wrong way growing up trying to fit into societys expectations and it left me falling short of my own by doing that. I no longer have the same joy i used to doing what i loved as a kid cause society deems it unproductive, or not of practical use. I like art i like creating things, but the things i like to make dont really serve any physical purpose. So i rationalized giving up on those things. Now its a journey for me to rediscover all that. its just tough cause it was effortless before we grow up and create our filter or create whatever illusion we think will give us happiness when we had it all along. You are right about thankfulness its sometimes the only thing keeping me sane is just being grateful for the little things. Thanks for your sharing part of your story with me and your message.

[@belavera994]

@@fucksusan.fuckcensorship.874 no problem, we all need to remind ourselves from time to time to be mindful of how our programming is affecting us and our mental health negatively and even though children have a lot to learn from adults about life and how to become independent, I feel adults can learn a lot from children as well. it's fascinating watching them being themselves and fearlessly doing what they want when they still haven't adopted the limiting beliefs society will feed them when they're older, when they still don't know about any societal expectations and haven't fallen victim to the pressure and insecurities these are causing in adults, they just do what makes them happy, while living in the present moment and are completely at peace with who and where they are at that point in their life, they don't even know how to be another way and they explore life with curiosity and eagerness to find out what's next, instead of dreading the future. I know I couldn't get enough of exploring what life has to offer, also imagining what adult life would be like, I was really looking forward to the future when I was small, I think most young kids are optimistic like that. many people get disillusioned with life as they grow older and develop a mindset full of beliefs that are working against and not for them, limiting beliefs created through external influences. it's important to remind ourselves that we weren't born to fullfil other people's expectations of us and live our lives to make everyone else but ourselves happy, even though that's one of the first limiting beliefs most people adopt early on in their lives and one that makes some become total people pleasers. your new journey seems like a very exciting one, rediscovering something and discovering new things that'll give you personal happiness and peace of mind will always be time well spend.

[@rosemarietolentino3218]

If you are married to the same person. You have so many things to look back and remember the times you had together.

[@elinope4745]

I am a Peter Pantheist. Youth IS the beauty of life. Fighting time and aging is fundamentally human and is part of the beauty of humanity. I reject time even in the face of a fight that will certainly be lost and ends with my death.

[@NOT_SURE..]

i like that , peter pantheist, does that mean you have kept a childlike wonder at the world

[@elinope4745]

@@NOT_SURE.. I try, sometimes I even succeed

[@lc2748]

Incredible wisdom.

[@michaelodinson6770]

Will you be doing an audio of unoffendable? I just finished the book. Nice. Your voice calms.

[@ecelsozanato5603]

Perfect!

[@Magnilay]

I’m addicted to this channel ❤️

[@sophos7018]

Truly the best channel on Stoicism. Thank you Einzelgänger!

[@noseefood1943]

As I get older things used to be important no longer are no need to compete or impress anymore no need to prove anything to anybody

[@samuelhoffmann162]

Id like to see a video on other Stoics that are seldom spoken about: what stories they have and what we can learn from them. For reading turn to: "Lives of the Stoics" by Ryan Holiday. Love the book!