How To Find Beauty In Everything? - The Myth of Sisyphus by Albert Camus: Explained

[@NorthernDiaries]

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[@john-by5pn]

i live in greece and no joke my streets name is sisyphu

[@ninavinterova9875]

Isn't it absurd how a book about hopelessness, death and the uselessness of life can be so inspiring and calming?

[@NorthernDiaries]

Very true.

[@IFYOUWANTITGOGETIT]

Enlightenment and acceptance has a calming effect.

[@gjcheong]

There you have it! The absurdity of life.

[@TransmutationAustralia]

One must imagine Sisyphus happy. Absurdly cool...

[@James-yp6lu]

👏👏👏

[@belcantoarias853]

Since the first time I read Albert Camus' s essay on "The Myth of Sisyphos" a few years ago, it never left me and has been accompanying me since. Thank you so much to have highlightened the essentiel beauty of this great peace of art, by bringing it to life in our contemporary being in the here and now.

[@NorthernDiaries]

Thank you for watching :)

[@falcons83]

This book found me at exactly the right time. I noticed in the last year or so being overwhelmed by how beautiful everything is, especially the mundane. And reading this validates my feeling and strengthens my sense of self

[@rubyowl1323]

Damn. That was powerful, Camus is maybe my favorite philosopher. He's taught me to see life in a different way by showing that life is truly about the journey of living, day to day. Like Camus for me I don't need an exact answer as to why I'm here or what my purpose is, but that simply my life is my why! Any moment can be of beauty or hold meaning but that ultimately is always up to you. Like you said most of our lives are made up of mundane tasks but if everything you do has value to you then life becomes a lot different. A lot of people don't really take advantage of such a mindset, and I think it can truly change ones perspective. It's certainly not easy when the people surrounding you seem to always go with the flow of life and follow the social norms. That is completely fine but just personally makes it hard to really do the things you want to do in life. I don't want to be that person who says "I just don't know where the time went, it just flew by". I want to live a full life with value in every moment but it's definitely hard with the society we're in and social pressures that people put on us. Yeah long comment but I just had to get that out of me.😄 Great visuals and content. This one really hit me, keep up the great work.

[@NorthernDiaries]

Thanks for your comment! And yes true, it is definitely a balance to doing what you love and going with the flow. I feel like you should definitely strive for what you want to do, and make every effort, but enjoy the journey along the way.

[@rubyowl1323]

@@NorthernDiaries 💯

[@veganphilosopher1975]

But what if life is full of pain, does Camus argue that suicide is wrong?

[@richardsantanna5398]

I absolutely agree. It's important to one's health and one's honesty to oneself to accept the absurdity of life. And to appreciate it.

[@drishtirastogi8535]

@@veganphilosopher1975 I feel I can answer this but not confident enough to actually do. I desperately need someone of a better philosophical stature to answer this because it really is a great question, veryy thought provoking!🙌

[@naingchanmyae]

I once made a presentation about existentialists in my uni. It was awesome, teacher loved it.

[@saurovrc]

Damn that's an excellent piece of work. It is so relevant in today's world thanks for putting this out there.

[@NorthernDiaries]

Glad you liked it :)

[@phibie8853]

Moments pass by before we know it, so we must enjoy those moments. In my opinion, the meaning of life is simply to live. Live and enjoy each moment while you live, even the little things. It's not the destination that brings meaning and happiness, it's the journey, a constant goal that we are working for and accomplishing daily just by living and trying to enjoy the life we live.

[@kaydykes9916]

Had someone dear to me send this after I explained I feel like I don't have a purpose in life and am just existing. I asked what's the point of anything and he sent me this adding that I need to find my own beauty in this world. Thank you for this, you're helping people you've never met ❤

[@NorthernDiaries]

@@kaydykes9916 Thank you. That means a lot to me :)

[@timrob62]

I've been exposed to several sources that reference the famous Camus essay. It clicked with me, and I have found myself referring to it, but I never actually read it. I decided to actually read it, but as with so many other philosophical writings, I am finding it damn near impenetrable. The only time I start to get a grasp of what he is saying is when he offers concrete examples (like the one about the guy in the phone booth.) So frustrating. Surely I'm not this stupid. Well, maybe I am. I just wish that there was a video that explained HOW to read such writings rather than just describing what the author supposedly meant.

[@oliverhardman3513]

Start with the greeks and move forward from there. To give a math metaphor, to start with Camu is like starting with multiplication without understanding addition.

[@veganphilosopher1975]

Its not just complicated but its LONG. And in my opinion not enough concrete examples

[@naem1728]

I feel exactly the same. I absolutely love the ideas of absurdism and what Camus says, I love that way of living the life, it is exactly the philosophyI needed because of my personality, but when I read the book I just felt like there was something missing. I really liked reading it because it’s beautifully written but the reason for why I read it wasn’t there for me. I found it really hard to understand. And it’s really frustrating because I can see the parts that I want to understand and the most important parts that express the idea but I can’t fully understand it. I thought it was going to click, like it was going to get into me and never leave but it didn’t happen. I guess i’m going to read it again in a few years, but yeah I get what you mean.

[@edu6661x]

Just read the book a few weeks ago, and had similar feelings of frustration as you guys are mentioning. Personally, I'm not used to reading essays so I guess that plays a role. Also, I don't think that what Camus writes is something easy to understand. I'll give my brain a few weeks or months to process the book, and then I'll read it again. Hopefully it will make much more sense and I'll be able to enjoy it more deeply.

[@Meleeman011]

i always think about eating when i'm cooking, thats why i always eat before i cook

[@NorthernDiaries]

SMORT!

[@BURPEEyogauncle]

The journey IS the destination. Lao tze. One must imagine Albert and Lao is having a grand conversation somewhere. Yr video made me tear up. LIFE is beautiful.

[@jhunt5578]

I love Albert Camus. Excellent video as always. Thank you for the reminder... "One must imagine *Sisyphus happy"*

[@DogandDogpod]

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[@joshgroomdoganddog]

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[@Fatcatcentral1519]

Sisyphus is happy.. what a revelation! I wish I could be your pen pal, it’s be wonderful to discuss these experiences.

[@smokingpyro]

Beautiful video, such a shame that so few people see your videos, best of luck in growing your channel and spreading your message.

[@NorthernDiaries]

I am also not constant. Hopefully from now on I will be. Plus I doubt that the topics I deal with appeal to a wide range of audience.

[@smokingpyro]

@@NorthernDiaries the audience is there my friend, its only a matter of getting recognized, keep doing your thing and results will come!

[@oreliaxo5091]

2 videos in one month? I'm loving it! This message is such an important one that often gets lost on us from time to time...it's good to remember to be in the moment, enjoy the small things

[@NorthernDiaries]

Thanks to the quarantine!

[@Rudrakxh]

"In the face of such contradictions and obscurities must be conclude that there is no relationship between the opinion one has about life and the act one commits to leave it" ~Albert camus (The Myth of Sisyphus)

[@NorthernDiaries]

Thanks for sharing :)

[@RaeezTheDeadPoet]

This is by far the most important video out there. Loved every second.

[@NorthernDiaries]

Thank you :)

[@WillemJanWolf]

Im reading the book at the moment, before this I read the stranger. Anyways, its a hard to read the essay and understand everything he says. I think you did a very good job explaining it. Especially the analogies. Hopefully your channel grows and you get to make more of this! Cheers buddy!

[@seanmahoney]

Just finding this video...after watching an episode of Fargo oddly enough...I’ve always been an existentialist by nature...a welcomed serendipitous moment...thank you, video is awesome

[@NorthernDiaries]

Thank you! Fargo, if you mean the first season with Martin Freeman, then that's one of my favourite TV. Deliciously existential.

[@ArmyJay]

Excellent 👍🏼 It’s great to hear people, or you, talk about these things, truths.

[@clare3227]

I cannot thank you enough for this video. Words cannot describe how grateful I am that you shared this with us.

[@NorthernDiaries]

Thank you for your comment. I am very glad :)

[@gchelem]

What a magnificent depiction of the absurd. You are one of the rare youtuber to have actually understood the absurd described by Camus. There are too many videos talking about life being absurd. I hope people will watch yours to get their misconception corrected. i will show it to my students.

[@felixamaya-spornitz7813]

I never comment on KZbin videos, but I have to here. This was an incredible video. Camus is also a favourite of mine, and this essay might be my favourite piece of writing of all time. Had to subscribe.

[@NorthernDiaries]

Thank you and welcome :)

[@KiraLou06]

Mr. Sisyphus gets to have a break when the boulder is rolling down.

[@aditisarkar982]

How beautifully you put meaning to the mundane! The video was amazing.

[@Wardoon]

Amazing video production and book commentary

[@NorthernDiaries]

Thanks 🙏

[@username-ek1kd]

Amazing content! well explained

[@NorthernDiaries]

Thank you :)

[@dominickbisozio4285]

Thank you for doing this video

[@NorthernDiaries]

Thanks for watching :)

[@riachoudhary4518]

I hardly ever comment on youtube, but this video was such a delight to watch and learn, thank you for making this.

[@NorthernDiaries]

Thank you :) Means a lot!

[@biancabest_BBTV]

Beautiful. Thank you.

[@NorthernDiaries]

☺

[@lobosolo2884]

“Watching ants crawl.” That’s me.

[@ضحكولعبمعسمسم]

I liked the way you made this video.

[@valbond8197]

Beautiful video!!!!

[@hilariojrcasis]

Thanks for this. I learned so much. I have a plan to buy the book

[@tom8008135]

One of the most beautiful videos I’ve ever seen. Thanks so much

[@NorthernDiaries]

Thanks for watching :)

[@jeremysnowdenz]

So great of work! Thank you so much for breaking down the myth of Sisyphus so well.

[@NorthernDiaries]

Glad you enjoyed :)

[@alijibran2973]

Very informative and thought provoking video

[@cannavacciuolo4532]

Thanks for this! Clear explaination and interesting concept!

[@yamaha28]

very good production, beautiful message

[@christostatsispsychologist]

A beautiful video. This is one of the little things that I've enjoyed in my day. Thanks :)

[@NorthernDiaries]

:)

[@MrsMangoful]

Such a great video! Congrats to you!

[@Tegarbrill]

This video is amazing, meaningful

[@NorthernDiaries]

I am glad. Thank you :)

[@Hein99]

That was so well made, everything about it. Thank you!

[@NorthernDiaries]

Thanks for watching :)

[@nikigiacalone6411]

So beautiful ✨ thank you!

[@jackransell]

I create a narrative each day. I feel i must do that because I am not happy. Yourself along with Camus brought upon me a day of reckoning, most of my day is filled with the mundane things. I'm taking a break to weep, before I begin pushing my rock again. Shall happiness within the mundane become my rock.

[@eternity9691]

This is so beautiful and moving ♥️♥️

[@NorthernDiaries]

Thanks!

[@eternity9691]

@@NorthernDiaries was really bothered reading the first few pages of the book. And this insight came from the divine !

[@Badlighter]

Thank you.

[@NorthernDiaries]

:)

[@user-qg2uf8jp3h]

Thanks for the well done, beautiful, important video.

[@NorthernDiaries]

Thank you :)

[@Nuhemio]

Wow. Deep. Well done.

[@motushiahmed1293]

This is beautiful thank you for this. I love this perspective and appreciate your message and video 😊

[@NorthernDiaries]

Thank you :)

[@mgtowmonk7044]

Its quite liberating

[@kaleemmalik96]

Wonderfully represented the meaning of Life 💕

[@NorthernDiaries]

Thank you :)

[@MomusFilms]

Very nice video.

[@kennedywolfe3689]

This is beautiful. Thank you

[@Igor-my6ml]

Great video.

[@NorthernDiaries]

Thanks!

[@isabellamoles1607]

LOVE.

[@stevenkoehler6018]

Excellent

[@stevefraser1409]

An incredibly beautiful video.

[@TheAndrezinho11]

Just loved your interpretacion of this Myth huge respect to you

[@NorthernDiaries]

Glad you liked it :)

[@boxingjerapah]

Confirmed existentialist here. Love Camus. He was spot on. You can assign whatever meaning wherever you want in life, but ultimately, life is meaning-less.

[@3ala2dib81]

life is not meaningless at all... even the smallest beings on earth have a purpose just take a mental journey into a forest and imagine how animals plants environment... all work together to form nature and maintain the continuity of earth

[@ANagaStory]

Thank you :)

[@NorthernDiaries]

Thanks for watching :)

[@vinnie1180]

this video is endlessly beautiful

[@NorthernDiaries]

Thank you :)

[@Izlyboy]

Very good video. Thank you

[@NorthernDiaries]

Thanks for watching :)

[@benjaminmacdonald7656]

Well done

[@jupitired777]

thank you

[@TheRafaelBond]

This is kinda chilling.

[@moozillatunes]

Thank you!

[@Gustavo_Ramos]

had to check, thought I was on Caspian Report lol

[@seyithanbozkurt1500]

beautiful video

[@Wotzwiv]

So, we must imagine Sisyphus happy - even though we know he would be miserable. It seems the key to dealing with the absurd is self-delusion.

[@Wotzwiv]

@@chandlerholcomb8280 ok so you discard the perspectives that bring us pain... What about physical pain? How do you tell someone with constant physical pain to smile?

[@awotnot]

your comments seems to dwell on the pain of carrying a rock uphill - combined with having to do it over and over again and the pointlessless of it all ... but it's a metaphor and thus painless to us to hear it - and it is being in each moment - no matter what - that is important if someone is in constant pain - then it must be awful for them ... that's why enjoying all of the moments when we are not in pain should be so precious

[@sammypammy7207]

@@Wotzwiv you don't tell somebody to do something. But if we are given a choice, and most of us are, we can decide to smile or not. I have a friend who is paralyzed and in agony almost every day, and he still can laugh and smile and play games. Sometimes the pain can overwhelm him, and sometimes he can overwhelm the pain.

[@sausage4mash]

people who imagine him happy are people who have never pushed a bolder up a hill

[@jonpaul3868]

​@@sausage4mashcorrect😂 more like people that puff cigs, drink champagne and eat baguette in the sunset of Paris.

[@anarmyoftigers]

Great interpretation! Be well my friend

[@raygreen5926]

" Life is the funny thing that happens to you on the way to the graveyard " Quentin Crisp....an Englishman in New York 🇬🇧🤔🇬🇧💀

[@jasp9661]

This is great. Thank you :)

[@NorthernDiaries]

Thanks :)

[@joevanlear7566]

Bravo 👏

[@NorthernDiaries]

Thank you :)

[@jodamamamune744]

Amazing.

[@Dmans000]

Very nice

[@DylanGash1]

Wonderful

[@NorthernDiaries]

Thank you :)

[@martinhurtado8542]

The insignificant makes it worth living

[@0g00n8]

My guy, what music did you use? Love your vid man

[@NorthernDiaries]

Hey. I used a royalty free track from KZbin Audio Library, not sure about the name.

[@muhammaddawood4382]

I always had a Question, I know Its Kind of Dumb but If someone answers it would be of great help. "Does Sissyphus know his Punishment is Eternal?" Like when he is rolling the stone on top of mountain does he know that its gonna roll down again or does he have Hope that One day he would Succeed. Was he told his punishment is eternal???

[@malerei9270]

I think he pretty much figured it out after the 1000'th time doing it 😅

[@3ala2dib81]

@@malerei9270 😂

[@basedokadaizo]

this is a good question though! would Sisyphus feel more fulfilled in the lie of "one day, i will push the boulder to the top, i just have to keep trying"? or would he find more fulfillment somehow in "i will never stop doing this, but i will never die, thus i prefer this eternal punishment"?

[@panellhnies]

Just came here, great video sir !! +sub

[@NorthernDiaries]

Thank you :)

[@Black-dog-likes-walks]

I’m currently working through this book. But did Camus actually conclude that the mundane is beautiful and that, therefore, is the argument against suicide? Against the belief that “life is not worth living”?

[@iboblak4653]

Beautiful

[@neerajdeshpande9301]

What is the intro music? I love it

[@Jimhernandez9998]

it's one thing is to discuss camus' ideas and simply explain them, it's another thing altogether to make it into such a beautiful video like this. thank you

[@NorthernDiaries]

Thank you :)

[@arvyablagon3573]

amazing

[@naingchanmyae]

Happy to find this channel before it explodes.

[@zazafiend]

nice video g

[@Sebbir]

I mean Sisyphus gets to watch a bolder roll down a hill. That sounds pretty cool to me

[@NorthernDiaries]

Will it be “cool” for eternity?

[@cloudsofwonder7004]

Happiness is in loving Life

[@Philentropy]

song in intro?

[@mac2phin]

Sudharsanan, if you have not already, I hope you acquaint yourself with the films of Robert Bresson.

[@NorthernDiaries]

I am hoping to do when I find some time. Thanks for the recommendation.

[@junior-us9oz]

DOPEEE FILM

[@NorthernDiaries]

Thanks :)

[@abhijitborah]

We are also discovering the beauty of the pause button during the present quarantine too.

[@NorthernDiaries]

Very true.

[@Mr00dear]

Brilliant ❤👍

[@Morokiane]

"We live on the future: “tomorrow,” “later on,” “when you have made your way,” “you will understand when you are old enough.” Such irrelevancies are wonderful, for, after all, it’s a matter of dying. Yet a day comes when a man notices or says that he is thirty. Thus he asserts his youth. But simultaneously he situates himself in relation to time. He takes his place in it. He admits that he stands at a certain point on a curve that he acknowledges having to travel to its end. He belongs to time, and by the horror that seizes him, he recognizes his worst enemy. Tomorrow, he was longing for tomorrow, whereas everything in him ought to reject it. That revolt of the flesh is the absurd."

[@mayflowerlash11]

Ahhhh the futility of life. It doesn't pay to look too closely. How do we find the will to persevere when all is futile? Live one day at a time I guess.

[@NorthernDiaries]

The futility is not a sad thing, actually on the contrary. The futility is freeing and a thing to cherish!

[@mayflowerlash11]

@@NorthernDiaries It is a short trip from thinking every thing is futile to not caring about anything. Including what happens to a loved one, your partner or your children. And about ourselves. If life is pointless why make any effort to do anything? Are we really programmed by evolution to care for a partner and love our children just so they can grow up and reproduce themselves hence pass on their genes? I know I make some assumptions. But to a large extent our behaviour is driven by biology and the need to pass on genetic material.

[@compilationsmania451]

@@mayflowerlash11 I agree. A couple of months ago, in a depressed stupor, I accidentally thought too much about the nature of existence and over a period of a couple of weeks, the futility became clear to me. Now, I wish I hadn't thought so damn hard. The absurdity is definitely not 'freeing' in my eyes. It feels like life grabbing my nutsack and saying, "I'm going to keep grabbing your nuts and I'm not gonna stop no matter how much you want me to, so you might as well start liking it". It just makes me realise how much not in control we all are, and how each and everything we humans have built including civilisations, religions, money and entertainment is just a distraction from that fact and a way to keep us running on the hamster wheel by making us think we're in control.

[@TheBackyardChemist]

​@@mayflowerlash11 "Are we really programmed by evolution to care for a partner and love our children just so they can grow up and reproduce themselves hence pass on their genes?" I am sorry for what I am about to say. Truely I am. But yes, we are.

[@mayflowerlash11]

@@TheBackyardChemist I agree with your comment. However while the determinism implied in our genes leads to futility in struggling to do better, we could also consider the words of Richard Dawkins in the narration of the rock opera "The Greatest Show On Earth" by the Finnish group Nightwish. The narration is in three parts, the first two are Dawkins words and the second of these is truly arresting. It starts, "We are going to die, and that makes us the lucky ones." The third part is actually the final paragraph in Darwins "Origin of species". Back to Dawkins, how are we the lucky ones if we are destined to die? Because the probability that our particular genome sequence came into existence is incredibly small. A different sperm or egg and we specifically would not exist. We should relish the fact of our existence. I have oscillated between the futility of our existence and the awe at the probability of being alive. It seems there is no middle ground. What a life.