How Epicurus Keeps Calm

[@OnePercentBetter]

“Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for.” -Epicurus

[@alexanderborg0611]

Sadly not true for me

[@herakets3259]

@@alexanderborg0611 Do you not have increased wisdom, knowledge, experience and awareness that 10, 20 years ago you would have dreamed of given hindsight? If not, make sure you're learning every single day of your life, and take those 10 absent years as an important value add lesson on the importance of learning and mental growth.

[@Bossmanbon]

@@alexanderborg0611 ask yourself what advice would you give your younger self.? This is your answer... If you cannot answer it, then go for a run...

[@alexanderborg0611]

@@Bossmanbon Oh damn true life would be 180 turn if i was face to face with my 14 year old self. Im greatful for that for sure now its about repairing the damage that has been made -it certainly opened my eyes and gave me wisdom the suffering..

[@ArthurM1863]

This is so true. Sometimes I forget the things I managed to have by only thinking in what I could have. Its a never ending seek of pleasure that only damages your mind

[@QuestionEverythingButWHY]

“He who is not satisfied with a little is satisfied with nothing.” ― Epicurus

[@threethrushes]

"Satisfied with nothing" is an ambiguous statement. Either it means: - that one is satisfied with the absence of anything. - that one is never able to be satisfied. If you mean the latter, than the quote should read "He who is not satisfied with a little, is not satisfied with anything."

[@dlon8899]

@@threethrushes Agreed, an ambiguous unclear quote. I will be unsatisfied if get less than I expected to receive (little). So for me to be satisfied is contingent on any amount greater than a little. I didn't make the rules lol

[@Crime_Mime]

@@threethrushes Perhaps the true meaning lies more in the original Greek/Latin. Languages often don't translate perfectly, especially such old ones.

[@mabd7340]

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[@skinnypete8928]

@@threethrushes well that’s a double negative so maybe not.

[@QuestionEverythingButWHY]

“When a person can't find a deep sense of meaning, they distract themselves with pleasure.” ― Viktor E. Frankl

[@MS-ih9nh]

Lets discuss this! - 5am club by Robin Sharma mentions something similar. Like me - Ima a law student with my own firm. Whenever i want to "cooldown" this quote which you mention and other quotes as - my competition is working while im relaxing hits me. But these stoics and the 5 am clubs sais that you should cool down for your creativity and energy. So when is it ok to distract yourself?

[@waelfaraj6705]

Every person sees the world differently. Joy comes from within but it is okay to do in moderation whatever you love... Do not be attached to anything ...

[@labornurse]

@@MS-ih9nh I think it means just don't spend your downtime with hookers and blow.

[@m1k4t0r15]

Doesn't a deep sense of meaning result in a form of satisfaction, similar to what epicurus would call a static pleasure?

[@johnsmith-vk6sf]

@@MS-ih9nh just ask yourself two questions? When playing ask, "Am I doing this for distraction or for re-energisation?" When working ask, "Am I being efficient or just being busy?" You have to have balance or you will fall off the wire.

[@lyceumofphilosophy9392]

Epicurus argued that reading a book or walking in nature can be as pleasurable as drinking too much wine or pursuing carnal desires. It's unfortunate that he is not as popular as the Stoics in the modern era, even though he was very influential back in the days. He even influenced Cicero, the man who remained influential up until the 19th century!

[@yemengoto4905]

"The root of suffering is craving."--Buddha.

[@MatPost]

To stop desiring is in itself a desire.

[@steve5123456789]

@CHAOSCANDIDATE I desire that.

[@heavymeddle28]

I've been an amphetamine addict for about 25 years. Clean now but I have to say that the stoic philosophy has helped me many times when I've felt, "F this! I'm doing it again"... This channel has helped me to find a calm place and think twice ♥️from Thailand 🇹🇭

[@PressureTvReviews]

Peace my brother

[@heavymeddle28]

@@PressureTvReviews and peace to you my brother. Thanks for the warming and kind words. We could all need a little peace and love during these crazy times 😊

[@peterfaulkner7165]

I myself have learned much from Greek and Roman thinkers.i bless them as they are.

[@jakemcnamee9417]

Amphetamine in moderation? Is that possible?

[@gabrielgrigore526]

If it's out of your control it's not worth it to stress about it It it is within your control you have to focus on making a change There is no situation within which not being calm makes sense

[@ReynaSingh]

The ultimate strength is being able to remain calm in difficult situations

[@venusisalwaysabove]

well, in our modern days, remain calm in the easiest situations may be considered as the ultimate strength.

[@puremaledark8305]

Emotional control is a very rare trait these days.

[@threethrushes]

That, and being able to squat x3 bodyweight, bench x2 bw, and deadlift x3.5 bw.

[@puremaledark8305]

Then pen is mightier than the sword. The mind is mightier than the body. How else would these feminists taken control of society?

[@yemengoto4905]

I met extraterrestrials who called themselves Esseliens and told me if you want to avoid all kinds of diseases you got to remain calm in difficult situations. In brief, always accept things as they are without judgement.

[@shaunaksule4764]

Everytime I feel disoriented or simply down, I watch one of your videos and damn, is it the best thing in the world or what! Thank you so much for this channel!!

[@daniel-stopsurvivingstartl589]

You have to stop the habit of being sensitive to the feeling of 'anxiety' itself. Before, when even the smallest levels of anxiety emerged, you may have instantly started to worry and overthink. That was your defense mechanism against anxiety. However, that is the wrong way to react. Even when anxiety emerges, people who are not so sensitive are not really affected. They don’t fear more than they need to. Naturally, they don’t ‘defend’ themselves by overthinking. In other words, they are not susceptible to the vicious loop of overthinking. So when you feel insecure, you can become stronger if you can release the compulsion of getting rid of your anxiety. Re-define what it means to be mentally strong. You are strong not ‘because’ of something, but you are strong ‘despite’ of something.

[@vjessica4763]

Luv ur channel It rly works Daniel Thank u

[@carolyne9564]

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[@katonadani99]

I really needed this

[@JustDontMove111]

Man i wish i understood exactly what you meant.

[@Astrogildooo]

If anyone would like to know more, I highly recommend reading Epicurus' "Letter to Menoeceus", it pretty much summarizes his philosophy in a guide to happiness sorta thing

[@erinsebestyen8152]

Ty!! I want to implement all of this but I need a better strategy guide for wren things get tough and my thought patterns repeat.

[@ash8207]

There is absolutely nothing wrong with pleasure, as long as we apply the Stoic virtues of wisdom & temperance in enjoying them the right way. I love Stoic philosophy & always will, but I must say that Epicurus was also a very wise person who made a lot of sense. Fame is fleeting, while power & wealth are only temporary because you can't hold on to them when you die. And immortality is an illusion that has no basis in any reality. Also to live your life in fear of God (who may or may not even exist) & death is foolish, as it takes away from enjoying the present & not worrying about the future. That in itself goes against the Stoic philosophy of living in the moment that Seneca & others teach us. Really enjoy this channel, the thought provoking topics are much appreciated!

[@liafuentes326]

These videos bring the best of Stoicism and now Epicureanism! Lovely to watch!

[@inbasicterms-popculturevid1704]

You don't develop courage by being happy in your relationships everyday. You develop it by surviving difficult times and challenging adversity.

[@veronikaturner3406]

Absolutely you need both in life, but I think very few people are lacking in adversity. Maybe a part of the 1%. We tend to create for ourselves excess stress and anxiety in our lives and end up having to develop coping mechanisms just to get through the week. I don't think it's all our faults either, but the way we are conditioned to be obsessed with work and hustling. I think the world really could use some more happiness and gratitude for the small things.. I wish I had the answer.

[@lumberjack9481]

Do you want to be courageous or do you want to be happy?

[@tracysmith2731]

@@lumberjack9481 It takes courage to be happy.

[@LetsTalkPhilosophy]

Pleasure seasoned with temperance is one recipe for the good life.

[@theinternaut1991]

(just started the vid) 0:20 rn. Thank you for putting my personal philosophy in such simple words. This compartmentalizement helps me gian higher levels of thought. I hope the rest of the video is like this comment.

[@jakefastf]

All good things in this world come with a balance

[@ellenled]

Another brilliantly done video---I understand Epicurus so much better and can use his philosophy now in living a better life, which centers around peace and equanimity.

[@student_of_Improvement]

I really loved the video! I now learned about epicurus and his teachings, because of your easy to understand and straight to the point video. Probably the best philosophical channel and KZbin. Keep up the great work, man! Also, the animations throughout the video are really good and help the video stand out.

[@zeholandajunior]

Thanks for subtitles. From northeast Brazil.

[@ilariazacconi8038]

I do love your videos: they leave me a wonderful and cozy feeling of tranquillity and well-being. Also, your voice is amazing! Keep it up! 😄🦋

[@Einzelgänger]

Thanks!! :)

[@002ramsy9]

I always get to know good things from this channel ..thanks a lot for sharing knowledge.

[@lukehunnable]

Epicurus: the most misunderstood and misconstrued philosopher ever. Also, my favourite greek one!

[@acchaladka]

Mine as well! We need to bring him back in style, much smarter than the war-loving Stoics.

[@lukehunnable]

@@acchaladka I dont think the stoics were war loving. I like them too, especially Epictitus.

[@DipayanPyne94]

It is likely that either the Stoics or the Epicureans or both were hugely inspired by Buddhist Philosophy, via Pyrrho. They didn't adopt Meditation, unfortunately, probably coz Pyrrho was in India for only 18 months.

[@Iam_ramankaur]

I love how you connect all the philosophies and help us understand everything in a better way. I am grateful to come across your channel which has helped me a lot in my introspection.

[@gavg89iiuktvii35]

Thankyou for your Time And Energy God Bless You 💎

[@pn7442]

You have a voice that makes it easier to follow and calming. It’s like “I want to pay attention until the end” because your tone is almost like how a mother/father in tune with his emotions would teach a child and that’s so damn soothing! :) Thank you for all the content. Keep it coming!

[@pn7442]

His/her 🙃

[@martinsabucha1973]

I love your channel pal. Keep up great work, you are helping to build next generation of critical thinkers, philosophers and people living without fear :) this resonates strongly with me.

[@vishsolo2879]

This is epic ... feeling soo grateful that I came across this channel...every week rising in more and more love with this epic channel☯️✨☮️🕉️☄️💚❤️💛

[@dailydoseofmedicinee]

Epicurus, (born 341 bc, Samos, Greece-died 270, Athens), Greek philosopher, author of an ethical philosophy of simple pleasure, friendship, and retirement. He founded schools of philosophy that survived directly from the 4th century bc until the 4th century ad.

[@threethrushes]

my man lived for 600+ years.

[@adrianbermudez7877]

Gerhard Symons hahaha i was about to say the same shit. Mfs weren’t watching live porn

[@noreenjenny7039]

Death is nothing to us. Beautiful calmness ❤thank you! Love it 🙏🌈

[@elysianfields1671]

Better explained than several philosophy channels out there. Epicur, Democrit and Plato are among the most misunderstood in the history of Greek philosophy.

[@jordancrago5129]

You made two mistakes at the beginning: Epicurus advocates a simple life, that's true, but he was against wilful and unnecessary asceticism. That's more like what the Cynics taught. The second mistake was saying he didn't care about the traditional virtues. Epicurus was clear that the pleasant life is inseparable from the virtuous life. Otherwise, it was a great video :-)

[@sandeshsandy6376]

Always admire your videos it has had so much impact in my life

[@Backwoodsandblades]

Danke. Thank you. Needed this , this morning.

[@saitama-kun4661]

"Everyone is writing their quotes by using my name" - Epicurus

[@nathannaivo212]

Considering how difficult the times are I appreciate your continued work. I’m sure you are having a tough time too yet you continue to release content that helps me enrich my life and deal with challenges. This is the only channel that I look forward to every month.

[@lavlarous4349]

Right on time as have finished Epictetus' books which in some of them talks about Epicurus' wrong way of life and beliefs. Also read the Epicurus in the 21st century which explains (among others) the misunderstanding in his beliefs by Stoics and modern people, too. You got it all perfectly glued together once more. Stay safe, brother.

[@raquelmorocho7250]

Really enjoy everything about your videos , they are well as they mind.

[@j.l.broglia7643]

''Only with a calm mind do great things happen, you know? But a peaceful mind does not succeed through effort, control or discipline''. - Jiddu Krishnamurti There is an issue about the desire for security in ourselves and why we try yo achieve security that Jiddu points out. It would be interesting to make a video to inquire about it or about J. Krishnamurti. Love your channel. Regards!

[@radhikachowdary269]

Thank you. Very much appreciate it ❤️🙏

[@truenorthaffirmations7049]

This is needed, big love from another youtuber 🔥🤘🔥🤘

[@Ryuomaa]

Great content man - keep it up!

[@sfshaman]

Thanks for your videos dude! You are really helping me go trough recovery

[@astraeusgodofthestars676]

What a great philosophy. I really love his take on not fearing God or death. It makes sense to me so much. I should do more research about him and his teachings...

[@woj6872]

I love how this video combined between science and religion. Totally understandable

[@alhdlakhfdqw]

real great videos thank you very much! :)

[@antonhendrickmueda4228]

I love your contents, it's life changing for me, thank you!

[@markclain4468]

Another quality video and the right time. As expected from the king of mind readers Einzelgager. .b

[@youdamartian9695]

Thanks for sharing a quality perspective. Quiet the mind to hear the heart, yes indeed.. Nature helps. Diet. Sleep. Exercise. Mindfulness practice. Belly breathing. Music. Visualization. Etc I learned a lot as an athlete. I guess the best lesson for me is practice what works. Emotional regulation takes acute self awareness to catch yourself when the mud gets stirred up to make the water murky. Gotta let the mud settle to see clearly again. And then there are emotions that can be channeled to serve a purpose. Pregame nerves or anxiety becomes alert and ready, anger becomes a relentless effort to compete as long as controlled . Suffering become understanding and compassion when we allow the pain to lead us to its source. Etc etc Emotional intelligence is tricky in the West we’re conditioned to repress or control it too often. Healthy when emotion is based on logical fallacies or physiological stress. Unhealthy when it is based on a legitimate source to serve a purpose. Sometime, simply letting go and not controlling a legitimate emotion while remaking acutely aware to watch where it goes can help us to learn from it, be it suffering turned inside out as anger having never listened to pain to find its source. Or bottling so much stress to appear calm on the outside to manifest itself as physical ailments or never omitting a source of unnecessary stress having denied it’s influence over us. As with everything in psychology the answer is usually it depends ;)

[@rahulsbhatt]

Love the content, keep em coming!

[@zenlounge7871]

Love from india....I really appreciate Your Work . Please Make More video Your every topic Calms my Mind "very big thanks"

[@deimosoverkill]

It's not about "death" (as outcome); it's about all the suffering prior to that, on a personal and familiar level. Hyperbolic i know...

[@noelj62]

Never thought of Epicurus teaching from that angle. Very interesting video indeed.

[@pablo750]

After this video Epicurus is one of my favorite philosophers.

[@naturalississimo]

Wonderful. Thank you!

[@Sharvin87]

Good concise information👍

[@tonyrandall3146]

Yes, thank you for correcting Epicurus' message! It is nothing about home cooking quinoa in fancy slippers.

[@TahitianBlissMeeBee]

we have fear of the >pain< associated with death, but not death per se.

[@olbiomoiros]

I’m new to the channel, but I already live it!! Great job!!!

[@نادرالیراحمان]

I have a video playlist for hard science/technology/philosophy/theology and I have saved some of your videos including this one.

[@AlexBlank]

Pleasure management certainly does sound like a good idea. Pleasures have invisible textures and varying timelines, and we need to truly get to know ourselves and how we work to be able to "manage" them in a way that works in our favor.

[@dogmiagy]

Great vid Love from Portugal 🇵🇹

[@thefynestinsights4110]

Not what we have But what we enjoy, constitutes our abundance -Epicurus

[@stefaniebergot5990]

I love your videos. Thank you 🙏

[@Einzelgänger]

Thanks, Stefanie!

[@bentonrp]

Pleasure is not a mindless indulgence, but rather a careful choreography. To be choreographed in it, some knowledge is required, and therefore, some experience with pleasure. What a classy guy this Epicurus was! The biggest disease in adulthood for modern times is that they don't believe and/or practice this.

[@Ecosdelalma.]

I love your videos. I am taking a Philosophy class right now but have not really talked about Epicurus yet. Right now we are mostly focused on Utilitarianism and Aurelias.

[@theaceofspace6110]

Interesting, I agree with him

[@rodrigoinfantas7753]

Thank you

[@StoicD55]

“let go of groundless fears that withhold us from achieving peace of mind”

[@newrealmunderground2175]

The same exact stuff he said at the end about God And Death is what I’ve been thinking for the past year now if God is real why would he allow evil things to happen, and death is just the end no more after....And now that he mentioned that it’s hella more planets out here broadened my mind even more too that theory

[@viktorglaken4825]

Great works here as usual 🙏🖖

[@zooziz5724]

I remember seeing videos about this guy a decade ago and what I took from it was that happiness is spending time with friends and what not. Fast forward said decade it appears that I developed same ideas as Epicurus on my own. The idea of not fearing death because it doesn't matter it can't matter because once it's over it's over. And the idea of peace, I live my life with my capabilities, which by societies standards are bad. I'm borderline hermit from societies perspective. But it is only when I engage into normalcy of society, working extra hours, going out more etc etc that I become unhappy. I'm absolutely fine with humble life, I'm absolute happy to meet with friends for a long, long conversation with a little bit of booz few times in a year instead of going out as much as possible. It's crazy to think that this dude had it so long ago :D

[@DmitryFromForest]

When body dissolves there's no sense-experience... Get a hold on yourselves, keep calm.😊

[@KellyOShea6366]

Thank you.. ❤️☘️

[@fedorrussel3810]

I love your videos! Keep the good work up

[@Einzelgänger]

Thank you!!

[@redfolgers2233]

Im happiest when I have the right pain/pleasure ratio....most growth requires some level of pain....but at the end of pain pleasure is heigthened

[@eteedubey1122]

I don't know why this channel has not taken over KZbin yet... No explanation at all.

[@berberizm]

I have been following all of these things subconsciously, i am calm.

[@eliaslejeune1472]

yeah, my third eye popped again today.🤯 feeling quite unstoppable.

[@MarkBonerea]

Excellent stuff I live my life like this and didn't even know about Epicurus, but to me it makes a perfectly good sense since I experienced it all... I've been to hell and back and now minimalistically, moderately little by little live my life and let me tell you never felt better I watch people around me trying to influence them but no luck it hurts when you see how stupid your loved ones and friends are

[@monikatripathi4589]

Great video as always ☺️

[@Einzelgänger]

Thanks!

[@monikatripathi4589]

☺️

[@Uluru9737]

Epicureanism is simply the most perfect philosophy in the history of mankind and will continue to be through the centuries.

[@sihaves8808]

I lean towards Epicureanism. When I cultivate simple pleasures, nurture my relationship and friendships, see the bigger picture and appreciate what i have then this often leads to a feeling of Contentment and appreciation. Makes me a better person to be around too i hope 😂😂😂😂

[@User_forbidden]

*What isn't; is NOT that of what is.* Amen

[@shoresofpatmos]

Great video

[@kawaljeetsingh9866]

Getting satisfied with a little is an art which must be learned if we really want to go the long way ..

[@jacobr.1369]

Danke shoen, Einzelgänger 🙏

[@TheIXHermit]

*Keep calm, and indulge in pleasure*

[@diegonayalazo]

Thanks

[@naturalisted1714]

Death: "Everyone is "I" to themselves" - Alan Watts As long as there's new organisms born in the universe after you cease to exist, then death will always be followed by a new "I". The "I" of one of those new brains.

[@sinistergeek]

Yeah!! Creating limit will help u calm...

[@ajayshetty6521]

"I don't fear death, but the painful death"

[@Grandpa_Boxer]

I experienced a heart-attack three weeks ago and through it all, I just rolled with it. Whatever will be will be. Not once did any fear appear. The pain was real but not overwhelming. Just part of life.

[@marshaalison1569]

That girl eating the chocolate 🤣🤣🤣

[@garyblade2332]

It is useless to resist chocolate

[@marshaalison1569]

The low key porn made me LOL, only because it’s so out of context.

[@Einzelgänger]

@@marshaalison1569 Sometimes you need to spice your videos up a bit, right? ;)

[@hatecomment1401]

I like the narrator here relaxing

[@musteatsanick]

amazing how all these quotes and ideas where discovered/stoned thousends of years ago and they are actual even today, but we forgot about them :(

[@theFriendlyGhst]

I actually got into learning about Epicurus after being prescribed an anxiety med called Atarax and looking up where that name came from.

[@chetnamukhia0907]

Am a believer of God; however, the line “If God is both willing & able to prevent evil, then why does evil exist?” always runs in my mind too.😇

[@BurnNoticeGhost2015]

I literally was about to google how to keep calm

[@blablabla55555]

Some times it feels like google is reading minds

[@svenkaahedgerg3425]

Very nice and useful

[@mabd7340]

Ancient Greek philosophers hair line is phenomenal.

[@nichoyeah]

Good stuff

[@CamYah1]

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