How Marcus Aurelius Dealt With Anxiety

[@truenorthaffirmations7049]

Man the philosophy of stoicism is a game changer. Over the mountains and beyond the sun

[@joevallone7313]

It's new go to even over Christianity.

[@A_Stoic]

@@joevallone7313 Religion is a illusion.

[@markhoward122]

Really is!

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[@AhmetKaan]

*5 things to quit right now:* *1. Overthinking* *2. Trying to make everyone happy* *3. Living in the past* *4. Worrying* *5. Doubting yourself*

[@rigMan123]

Thanks Ahmet, I'm cured now!

[@iwannaplanche1621]

the nr.5 is actually good in moderation

[@clericknight7304]

Yes

[@AshniGupta]

Ooh his channel's name changed Btw thank you!

[@christovelasquez9595]

You forgot #6 which is the most important thing to quit right now... S1MP1NG.

[@norespectgiven2u]

It really is. I can understand that. Cuz if I look at all I think is causing it, and honestly look at my feelings towards it, I create it. I've conquered huge things like it was a breeze. And I've sweat over things people everyday just do and don't even think about it. And I realize I live each moment as I choose. May not be easy to make the choice, but I choose.

[@craagthar7616]

As with everything in life this too shall pass 😌

[@onlyone9893]

I swear it’s crazy just realizing anxiety can just go away

[@matthewreel7395]

I enjoy Ryan's writings and love his podcast. That said, there are times when he overlooks and/or simplifies incredibly complicated issues, such as anxiety, distilled into bite size sound bites for clicks. Anxiety is incredibly complicated, the neurophysiology of which isn't even fully understood. If you can just put down your anxiety, you don't have anxiety, you have hubris.

[@belapatata1819]

Finally, someone said it

[@tucazbr]

I think I agree and disagree with you at the same time. This past year I was hit with anxiety episodes where I would cry and not sleep for days at a time. It took me a lot of work (mostly reading and talking) to understand that, at the end, it’s all within me so I can discard it, as he puts. That’s what I agree with. The part I disagree is that it takes time, effort and knowledge to come to that conclusion. You cannot simply discard it without going through all of this and by him say it like that, it comes across as dismissive and inconsiderate. Since I can’t read his mind, I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt and believe it came from a good place as Ryan’s vídeos helped me a lot during this journey trying to deal with myself.

[@belapatata1819]

While it's true that anxiety is just in our heads--or like Marcus Aurelius said, "within me," to simply say it's just something you discard is not that simple. It's not that cut and dry. Anxiety is even part of our biology to protect us and even though it gets to a point where there's more anxiety than necessary, it's not just something you can discard.

[@tucazbr]

@Bela Patata I agree with you and that’s what I meant by “going through all the steps”. During my crisis period I read books about the neurology and science around anxiety and all the physical implications. From the amígdala response to how the vagus nerve can help us control it. I had to learn all that to help with the physical symptoms and way more to handle the psychological side of it which is what he is addressing in this bite. It is complex and hard but if all you have is 30 seconds to explain, it’s a good “take” that maybe can get others interested in the subject and drive them to learn more. Anyway, Ryan’s content was super important to my recovery and for that I will be eternally grateful to him.

[@belapatata1819]

@tucazbr Hi! Sorry I just saw your replies. I didn't see your first reply when I wrote all this. You're right, we have to go through the stages and that takes time and work. I agree with almost every thing you said. It is a 30 sec vid and you Ryan can't really say much within that. And I've been giving him the benefit of the doubt but I still find his videos--even the longer ones, are too vague? I'm not sure how to articulate it. I'm still subscribed though because I wanna understand him more and give the benefit of the doubt

[@oldschoolnekker6485]

The best qoute that came out of stoicism imo. It hits it right on the nose; our monkeybrain plays this trick on us but we are able to see how things really are

[@Priestbokmei1]

Ryan, question…how did Marcus Aurelius deal with doubt, that is, after discarding anxiety, how did he keep doubt at bay or discard it?

[@Ejexion]

Writing. The original social medium.

[@Mira-en9sv]

It makes perfect sense ....However it is extraordinarily difficult to practise the art when the issues are beyond standard everyday problems..when one cares for very sick children or ones mother dies of cancer at a reasonably young age and you had to nurse her

[@joedavis4150]

... Good point.... discard anxiety...

[@mihaelazlate4729]

Ya, no, its the exterior stress that gives anxiety but its true that mediation help to let go of the feeling even tho you acumulate it again after a while, then you medidate to let go

[@woodrowwilson1091]

Exactly what was going on here a meth plague and covid, and he is correct you can discard anxiety!!

[@cerberus3426]

If an emporer dealing with Rome can discard his anxiety, everyone can.

[@gregruiz7490]

hi I was wondering if you can differentiate a little between christians and Marcus Aurelius beliefs. I'm trying to understand my grandpas beliefs a little better because he reads the Bible daily and is a recovering alcoholic he hasn't drank in years.... so it seems that helped him....

[@natanunorthodox]

That's right, it was ME! But how many of us out here are willing to actually face ourselves, and to get ourselves out of or away from what is making us sick? How many?...SBN RESONATE

[@christopherk222]

"In defeat, defiance" (Winston Churchill)

[@bettermanchannel770]

If it doesn't work for me but confines me, then why carry, grabbing things with a new handle

[@truenorthaffirmations7049]

Ahh yeah

[@craigrobertsonmsc.6260]

Does anybody know which language Marcus Aurelius spoke. ie Latin or modern Italian.

[@RyanHolidayYT]

Spoke Latin, wrote in Greek.

[@mjolninja9358]

@@RyanHolidayYT woah I didn’t know about that, so Marcus’ Meditations was written in greek

[@raginald7mars408]

I dis Card it now it is every where where Dis Cards are

[@buddyduke]

Interesting

[@Brandon-nr8fn]

If Marcus was one tenth as wise as his word.....commodus would of remained a spoiled brat not an emperor. Poor decision.

[@JolinHard]

I dont get it

[@bobbylee3863]

Wow thanks Marcus.. I thought I legitimately had social anxiety for years because of my autism.. but now I know it's a choice so thanks I'm confident in public now👍🤦‍♂️

[@rylandpoindexter673]

*John 3:16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have Everlasting Life. *Isaiah 54:10 - Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,” says the LORD, who has compassion on you. *Numbers 6:24-26 - The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace. (God Bless You All)🥳

[@rylandpoindexter673]

JESUS LOVES YOU! HE LOVES YOU SO MUCH INFACT, THAT HE SURRENDERED HIS LIFE, SO THAT YOU MAY HAVE LIFE ABUDANTLY THROUGH HIM, AND TO LIVE FORVEVER WITH HIM IN PARADISE. JESUS WAS A CARPENTER, JUST AN ORDINARY MAN ON THE OUTSIDE, BUT WHAT PEOPLE DIDNT KNOW AT THE TIME IS THAT, THIS MAN WAS ALSO GOD, AND WOULD SOON BE THE SAVIOR OF THE WORLD. HE TOOK ON THE LOOK OF A MAN AND HE HAD FLESH LIKE YOU AND I, BUT HE IS ALSO THE ALMIGHTY GOD WE KNOW AND LOVE! ONE DAY, JESUS WAS INPRISONED FOR HIS TEACHINGS, THE PEOPLE WERE GIVEN A CHOICE FOR WHO THEY WOULD LIKE TO SEE CRUCIFIED. THEY COULD CHOOSE BARABBAS, A KILLER, OR JESUS OUR SAVIOR TO BE CRUCIFIED. THE COMMUNITY SHOUTED BARABBAS, BARRABAS LET HIM BE FREE. JESUS WAS THEN BEATEN, HE HAD HIS FACE HIT WITH MULTIPLE BLOWS WITH A STAFF, MADE UNRECOGNIZABLE, WHILE BEING LAUGHED AT AND MADE FUN OF BY HIS OWN PEOPLE. THEY MOCKED HIM, SPAT ON HIM, THEN CAME THE WHIP, JESUS WAS PLACED AT THE STAKE, THIS WAS NO ORDINARY WHIP, THIS WHIP WAS MADE SPECIFICALLY TO RIP FLESH FROM THE BODY. AFTER BEING WHIPPED, THEY PLACED A THORNY CROWN UPON HIS HEAD, AND LAUGHED AT HIM SAYING, "ALL HAIL KING OF THE JEWS" HE WAS THEN GIVEN A HEAVY WOODEN CROSS, WHERE HE THEN WAS TAKEN TO CALVERY TO BE CRUCIFIED. THEY LAYED HIM DOWN ON THE CROSS, BLOODIED AND BEATEN ALREADY IN EXCRUCIATING PAIN. IT WAS NOW TIME FOR THE NAILS, THEY HAMMERED LARGE NAILS THROUGH HIS HANDS, AND HIS FEET. THEY THEN ROSE THE CROSS. JESUS HAD TO RAISE HIS BODY UP AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE TO GET A BREATH OF AIR, OR ELSE HE WOULD SUFFOCATE. THE AGONY HAVING TO MOVE WITH YOUR HANDS AND FEET NAILED IN, COULD YOU IMAGINE? AT THE LAST HOUR, JESUS HAD ONE MORE MISSION TO COMPLETE, HE HAD TO TAKE ON MY SIN, YOUR SIN, EVERYONES SIN, FOR ALL GENERATIONS TO COME. THIS WAS THE ONLY WAY TO ATONE FOR OUR MISTAKES, EVERY MURDER, EVERY SELFISH ACT, EVERY RAPE, EVERY LIE, ALL THE GREED, SELF RIGHTEOUSNESS, ENTITLEMENT, RESENMENT, WAS ALL BORE ONTO HIMSELF BECAUSE THAT IS HOW MUCH YOUR KING LOVES YOU. THEN JESUS BREATHED HIS LAST. DONT WORRY THERE IS STILL MORE TO THIS STORY! HE WAS THEN BROUGHT TO HELL, WHERE HE WITNESSED FOR 3 DAYS! FOR THOSE THAT HAVE NEVER HEARD THE GOSPEL.ON THE THIRD DAY, GOD BROUGHT JESUS BACK FROM THE DEAD! JESUS WAS RISEN, HE CAME BACK TO LIFE! HE NOW HAD A GLORIFIED BODY! AFTER 40 MORE DAYS LIVING ON EARTH, HE ACENDED INTO HEAVEN, WHERE HE REIGNS TODAY! ISNT OUR SAVIOR AWESOME, HE IS OFTEN MISUNDERSTOOD, HOW CAN HE LET BAD THINGS HAPPEN? WELL WE LIVE IN A FALLEN WORLD, WE ARE UNDER THE CURSE OF SIN, BUT JESUS PAID FOR OUR SINS, AND WHEN YOU ACCEPT HIM INTO YOUR HEART, AND MAKE HIM YOUR LORD AND SAVIOR, YOU WILL SEE JUST HOW MUCH HE LOVES YOU, AND JUST HOW MUCH HE HAS IN STORE FOR YOU. HE WILL GET YOU THROUGH THIS DYING WORLD AND YOU HAVE A HOPE, THAT ONE DAY, YOU WILL BE JOINED WITH HIM, AND WILL REIGN WITH HIM FOREVER AND EVER! HALLELUJAH TO THE RISEN KING! GOD BLESS YOU ALL.✊

[@n.h.moreno]

Jesus Christ----save us from your followers and their ravings. Amen

[@n.h.moreno]

@@rylandpoindexter673 Even the Bible used punctuation marks and spacing. Just ramming a bunch of religious words into our eye sockets ....good grief---and this guy had a better point.

[@somguy728]

How does Marcus justify the necessities of a military campaign with stoic ethics?

[@16Marverick16]

Is his job as Emperor. He writes in Meditations how everyday he wakes up to do his job as human (and in his case, emperor) against his desires of being in bed.

[@ahmedabouayyad]

Man your face tells that you're a very depressed person, you don't look like someone who gets good sleep and has a healthy life at all, if this stoicism thing doesn't help you get such simple things in life I think you're doing it wrong 🙌🏼

[@privateequityguy]

“Don’t be pushed by your problems. Be led by your dreams.”

[@n.h.moreno]

I am going to get on you Daily Email, brother! Amazing that he could just discard the fear I once read a quotation that said, "We should treat death and comedy the same way and laugh heartily in the face of inevitability." Who said it? I don't know.

[@slaughterhouse5585]

Marcus Aurelius should have smoked some weed. 🤗

[@novelaego2404]

cept it causes anciety with a lot of people

[@wulf5891]

no he should’ve taken magic mushrooms

[@Thn01]

Yeah and now figure out what is this "me" Atma-vichara....

[@MrHandsomeboynow]

The way he says his name is… nauseating.

[@rustyrivers7118]

You present a great mystery...clearly you have mastered and broke the code of Stoicism. And yet, with this vast knowledge...i have heard you try to APPLY it in the most ludicrous and silly ways...such as your example of Colin Kappernick being celebrated by future generations and historians for his courageous kneeling. You seem to want to appeal to wokeness and the liberal agenda when you come up with an example of Stoicism in action today.

[@johnz8843]

Maybe he just agrees with Kapernick's actions and admires him. It doesn't mean he's with the whole woke liberal agenda as you call it. I think the US should have a strongly enforced immigration policy. It doesn't mean I agree with the whole right wing Trump agenda.

[@rustyrivers7118]

@@johnz8843 you are right.

[@johnz8843]

@@rustyrivers7118Thanks. Certainly possible you're right too and he's liberal as you suggest. Just hard to say. As I watch more of his videos I'll be thinking about his point of view on the political spectrum.