If you are about to start something new...

[@gxmfu]

I admire how much you bring up Emerson. I first heard about him from your videos on life-changing books and I bought his works & now he is by far my favorite writer! He was truly a wise, eclectic mind, and every time I read his writings I tend to contemplate on life's universal truths.

[@acceptingtheuniverse]

Spot on! He is the master.

[@CW-rx2js]

I'm starting my entire life anew... separation from husband, starting business for the first time, in a new country.... Scary

[@mianzainuddin9784]

Making these decisions in themselves are acts of courage, so in some sense you've already faced some of the daunting fears involved in the process. For the ones that may yet come up, you just have to exhibit more of the courage I believe you already have. :)

[@Kosmo999]

Gooo you !!!!!!!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@douaaberroho7893]

Hang on, good luck

[@Thundapus]

Amazing new steps, sounds scary but also very rewarding

[@sayeeda2545]

You will do it with the grace of Almighty... A hollow can't complete hollow. Sending peace to your way.

[@thegirl150Ebisu]

"If it aligns, good for you. If it doesn't align, also good for you because now you know that it doesn't align. Adapt. Try something new. Do not resent."

[@cbrashsorensen]

I have no idea how I "found" this channel in mid-summer but the topics and logic are profound. Thank you.

[@PrinceJha-fz4cv]

I came across your channel just a few days ago, and I have to say, it’s easily the best one I’ve found on KZbin. I’m a 17-year-old who’s stepped away from society for the past six months to prepare for one of the toughest exams in the world-only 400 out of 1.5 million make it through. And yet, I’ve been enjoying every bit of this journey so much that the outcome no longer matters to me. It’s as if the process itself has become the reward, and because of that, these months of preparation have turned into one of the best periods of my life. Now, I feel completely indifferent to the result, content to immerse myself in what I study, simply for the joy of learning. Your content has made this experience even richer for me, adding value to each step of the way. I just wanted to thank you, Sir, for that. May you find peace and clarity today, and continue to strive to act with wisdom and integrity.

[@mianzainuddin9784]

Your ability to think that way as a teenager is inspiring. I might be coming from a place of ignorance and risking some offense saying that, but I do believe teenage is generally associated with rash thought processes and decisions. Stay committed to the path of self awareness. With an early start, your development won't know any limits. Good luck with your exam!

[@creepydani3225]

"Failing does not mean you are a failure" I needed to hear that today.

[@hi_im_ana]

I can't believe it, your timing is divine, thank you again for your words of calm and wisdom in such troubled times.

[@MrButt6]

Amid all the random content on social media your videos are always very thought provoking and gives a new perspective every-time.

[@eljor.thesun]

It blows my mind how the divine timing works. This video came up right after I thought that I should quit watching "these kind of videos" on youtube and think for myself. After watching this video, I realized that I don't like the way I was looking at educating myself spiritually and psichologicaly. I can quit watching videos and think for myself, or I can educate myself, but be aware of what resonates with me in the video and take it with me, or I can listen, and if it doesn't resonate, yey, I have heard someone's perspective but here I can think for myself. Both ways I advance. But I prefer educating myself and being in a community,. Wanted to share, fits the theme. Thank you so much for this video. Sensational perspective that I'm taking with me. Can't wait to explore your content!

[@thomasdimes8570]

Good timing as always!

[@rene9892]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="678">11:18</a> "adapt, try something new, do not resent"

[@aaria2046]

Every single time you appear in perfect synchronization- perfect timing. Thank you. I just started a new job, but it is coming with an entirely new chapter.

[@aaria2046]

I left contact from my dad, lost the entire half side of his family, several pets have died, several people in my outer circle dead- now there's another huge hurricane. (The wars, too). There's so much going on in the world. It's crazy. This is a new age, new chapter, a new page for me.

[@clove6435]

@@aaria2046 i am so sorry about what you have been experiencing, thank fully Milton was Cat2? it was predicted cat5. I moved away couple of years ago from Sarasota, kept getting dreams messages what was to come. Stay strong... and best wishes to your way...

[@LovelyFlipFlops-jl9kl]

I'm always starting something new. Thank you! I hope you have a great night.

[@Introvert.1s]

Thank you, these words carry the weight of knowledge, wisdom and experience.

[@taraleightaracumming6726]

A new life, that’s what I’m starting

[@Ranas-qm8vn]

same

[@PrinceJha-fz4cv]

May you find peace in the journey ahead. Wishing you strength and clarity in all you do

[@Mystic_Paths]

At first, things may feel overwhelming or confusing. You might not see immediate progress, but trust that the small steps add up. Persistence is key. Keep going, and soon you'll look back and realize how far you've come.

[@dailyrepsofficial]

The courage to begin is the first step toward greatness. As Aristotle said, "Well begun is half done." Starting something new is a powerful act that sets the foundation for success. Embrace the unknown, take that leap, and trust in your ability to grow.

[@LucidDream]

This video came at an appropriate time in my life. I'm going through many changes lately and I'm starting a new chapter in my life. Thanks for the wisdom.

[@mataram9819]

Lebih baik pernah mencoba walaupun hasilnya tidak serupa seperti yang diinginkan, dari pada hanya berdiam diri dan menyerah di awal. Mengelola ekspektasi ini sangat penting. Seorang pemikir Islam pernah berkata “semakin sedikit hal yang membuatmu bahagia, semakin sedikit juga yang akan membuatmu bersedih” Terimakasih mr universe. Aku selalu menunggu videomu tiap minggu karena merasa videomu sangat membantuku dalam banyak hal. Greetings from Lombok Island, Indonesia.

[@topsi91]

You are so handsome - not just looks wise, but you are smart, deep thinker, you love books as well.. the perfect man.

[@kabilanbaskaran6813]

There is a stoic technique to say “fate permitting” when we state our desires. Like “I want a promotion, fate permitting”. This makes us acknowledge the impact of externals on our desires on a mindset level. Religions do this with “god willing” and “inshallah”

[@sayeeda2545]

Yeah ..like wise he also talked about submitting to universe ... also we can only se the tiny corner of universe and may or may not match to universal standards and alignment

[@liliannart]

I just recently moved to a new country and have been experiencing so many crazy obstacles and challenges and this video couldn’t have come at a better time. I’ve finally gained clarity, thank you for your wisdom.

[@MattsFreeChannel1]

Thank you for repeating that Emerson quote, lol. I still don't think I have cracked it. But it feels like something solid. Edit: Having paused. You are now returning to it, perhaps for all of us in the front. (Asking about it, lol.)

[@sherrybuckner377]

I am so moved. Thank you for this very deep discussion about expectations and regret. I feel relieved of a burden, perhaps I have been carrying for a long time. I am so grateful.

[@ceydasu.8]

Perfect timing, thank you ❤

[@MrAlekoukos]

wow that last quote, was comforting. Thank you!

[@beadld]

I’m starting a new job in several weeks, so this video comes just in time. I’m so grateful to have discovered your channel.

[@miceup]

I am starting a new career path and am overwhelmed with worry, feeling scared about it not working out. This video couldn't have come at a better time. Thank you so much.

[@Scarfknitter]

I love this video. So grateful for you 💗

[@adityakalway]

I stumbled upon your channel randomly one day a few month's back and I haven't not clicked on a video that you post since then. It is very profound, going through some battles inside and figuring stuff out. This really helped. Thanks 🙏🏽

[@phantompayne8248]

Your timing couldn't be more perfect, thank you

[@jenniferrosebruce6385]

Impeccable timing of this subject matter. I thank you for your attention, once again. Love from Bangkok Thailand😊

[@ijustwannabeatpeace]

Your videos are one of the few things that's keeping my sanity in this world. Thank you! P.S: Read Self-Reliance By Emerson, Great stuff.

[@AshleyvanDyke]

Thank you for another real and heartfelt message

[@sayeeda2545]

I am unable to process why every video you post especially from past 3 months I resonate to next level .. ofcourse Almighty is pleased with you that he sent words through you for my peace .. Subhaan Allah. Stay blessed you pure soul. Yeah started reading new book and added few of habits to my routine.

[@mataram9819]

I think the same too ! His video help me a lot, i think Allah just want me to learn Wisdom from him. Allah bless u mr universe Salam from lombok Island, Indonesia.

[@sayeeda2545]

@@mataram9819 Ameen for Mr universe .. May Allah bless you and have peace and mercy upon you!

[@anushreerai4012]

Loved the quote by Emerson! Although I gotta say that the human delusion/ arrogance was elegantly mocked by "Are you not aware?..." Gosh, the tones are everything. Amazing content!

[@winsie_w-m6l]

I've recently met someone new and it's been awhile since I've had involvement. So now I'm under the pressure of my own thoughts as to what I think the outcome should be! Overthinking the expectations which leaves me feeling uneasy... instead of just trusting the flow of the experience.,

[@yazan2025]

Your videos keep coming at the right time; it feels that it's in tune with my life story. I just moved to Berlin; I've left everything behind me, and I am starting a new life. I know that in many years I will revisit this comment and admire these tough times that I am going through right now. I truly wish you the best, Many thanks.

[@ITcourage369]

Thank you for sharing the wisdom in this video!

[@douaaberroho7893]

This is similar to an islamic concept called "Qadaa' & Qadr" -literally translating to Predestination & Divine Destination, it's a fancier way to designate Past & Future Fate. Surrender, acceptance, and submission to Qadaa' & Qadr is one of the 7 cornerstones of imaan (meaning belief). It means you believe that once your will and efforts enacted, God (or the Universe) would act in your favor, and that whatever fate insues from it, itwould be good in some way, either serving as a lesson or stepping stone to something greater. As timely and as poignant as usual. Keep up the good work!

[@ainslie187]

An Emerson quote that stuck with me: “Society never advances. It recedes as fast on one side as it gains on the other. It undergoes continual changes; it is barbarous, it is civilized, it is christianized, it is rich, it is scientific; but this change is not amelioration. For every thing that is given, something is taken." I mention it here because the temporal world seems fundamentally paradoxical and absurd to me (which is why this quote stuck in my head), and in light of this view I do find it difficult to have expectations to a large extent. I do have expectations and hope for realizing a fuller, more "spiritual" existence (ie. without paradox) at some point but I don't have much hope for that expectation coming to fruition on Earth.

[@MaybeMazi]

The timing was so right 🙏🏻 thank you

[@SoyYoLot]

I needed to hear this because I am angry, resentful and sad about the fact that I only wanted my elderly mother and I to have one of the best times of our lives by taking her to her first international trip to Europe but it ended badly because a month before our trip she had a mini stroke that led her to become disabled. I still pushed for it so on our second week she broke her hip when I left her waiting for thirty minutes. It never occurred to me that someone disabled was still going to break a bone! I lost her 4 months after her operation.

[@arieblock2337]

Just when I needed this most, you uploaded it. Thank you my friend

[@suffocator8787]

I am starting law studies, and I am afraid that I might not be intelligent enough for them or that this path might not be right for me. I intend to write down this quote and look at it as often as possible to keep it as my inspiration: 'Are you not aware that you are not allowed to go? If you are not equally willing to be prevented from going.' Thank you.

[@Diya-ht2ue]

Isn't it natural to expect a little care & love..honesty & trust in return if they claim a special place in my heart? I remember i cried my heart out everytime my dad forgot to wish me on my birthday.. i felt hurt. Because i expected? Of course i will.. i don't wanna overburden anyone with a lot of expectations but we can't deny the little things of life affect us. I consoled myself thinking may be he is getting older.. but i know he loves me a lot. After thinking like this in every situation whether it's my dad or friends or anyone i believe i've learnt to respond better. But i cry alone & just pretend it's alright 😂 Bdw i have just started reading a book called "Nausea" by Jean Paul Sartre. As i always say, your videos are so effective & inspiring. I hope you know that. Thank you 😊

[@7lexanderp634]

Thanks for providing the links to the seneca letters on the newsletter 😁

[@Chrisoric]

Your videos are incredible! Thank you! I'm gonna continue to advance towards advancement now.

[@babenabe5849]

I love your views and I'm so glad I found your channel

[@margaridavelhinho1618]

I big thank you from Portugal.

[@melodyvonsmith745]

I've heard a similar idea, expressed as "don't be attached to the outcome." Yes I want this, but the "journey" - be that writing a book, or making a new friend, or starting a business - the act of doing those things, participating in those things, should be its own reward. Interesting and enjoyable. That way, we are going about enjoying ourselves, exploring our universe, and if our desires and expectations do come true it's a bonus.

[@oneyedeagle]

Are you aware that you are not allowed to go if you’re not equally willing to be prevented from going. This one will stick with me, thanks for sharing this amazing quote by Emerson

[@DavidB.Fischer]

Our anger stems from past trauma, perhaps. Also our angers reflected by our own experience and different situations with others, but it’s not necessarily how we feel, but our feelings are valid. We just don’t know how to express them at times.

[@margaridavelhinho1618]

Encontrei o seu canal há poucos dias e já vi muitos dos seus vídeos. A sua calma e o modo claro como expõe as suas ideias, para além da sabedoria nelas encerrada, é uma grande ajuda para nós. Neste caso respondem precisamente a uma situação pela qual passo. Obrigada novamente.

[@ayyyowill2803]

Perfect timing once again

[@oriolvinasalvarez646]

Accepting the universe's universal standard helps us progress, whether our plans succeed or not.

[@Calm_n_Clear]

Expect, but wear the vest of your expectations lightly.

[@michaelcerafan1]

just started learning japanese, perfect timing. i definitely have expectations of what certain things should like like with me learning japanese

[@RupertMcGruber]

Have expectations, but don't be attached to particular outcomes.

[@anabreseneuman]

Its a good point, we can give things our best shot but some things are not meant to be, and perhaps we are being redirected, like the saying, 'rejection is god's protection' - but no matter what we aim for, we are always further on, more expanded and having learned many lessons on the way.

[@productanalysis5291]

Silence. Time for wisdom. Will press start now.

[@lizaa_sarkar]

Thank You 🤍

[@MatcDesiGn]

I just got a dog to take care of, and it is as scary as it is fullfilling

[@MrBboyle1]

One can still have goals and ambitions without expectations (i.e. without being attached to the outcome)

[@foodchainer2722]

Hi. Stop scrolling and focus.

[@SeekingSikhiStories]

We are allowed to, and should, have ambitions and expectations, and of course opinions (because the two former concepts cannot exist without the latter). However, we need not concern ourselves with the outcomes of such endeavours - if we do our “best” with the resources and knowledge we have at our disposal. The outcomes are ultimately decided by the Universe; whichever name with which you choose to refer to “it.” ✌🏼💜🙏🏼

[@Kuk_24]

what a powerful episode

[@elmarnigmatullin4490]

Thanks for your words Disney Prince. Right on time.

[@relatableshorts24]

God bless him

[@mianzainuddin9784]

Quite extraordinary! I'm taking a big risk chasing a dream, and this grounded as well as motivated me. Even if I 'fail', I'll still end up somewhere on the path. Also, if anyone could elaborate a bit on 'the universal standard', it'd clear up things for me even more, even though I feel I get the gist of it.

[@valerioc2464]

This is just what I needed

[@margaretmcgregor5686]

I love this one philosophy man - i haven't read Emerson yet but that quote is mind blowing! I wonder how many writers i can be reading at the same time? Seneca and Marcus Aurelius provide immediate results and I have begun Epictetus this week since I am on the second reading of Aurelius. It's a whole new world. I will be forever grateful to you philosophy man 😊 from Scotland

[@camdarling6423]

This is very unrelated to the video, but I would love to see a house tour.

[@ĐinhHưngTrọng]

this format really suits me

[@yasesaka]

Just.. Thanks, as I always tell you! :)

[@ChungLinhLam]

love this

[@georgi.torres1189]

once we try and let go of the outcomes life is a pleasure

[@megganvandermast8441]

A beautifully said message. To clarify, Emerson who you refer is Ralph Waldo Emerson?

[@pratapdas8116]

Sir are you writing on substack? that platform is built for people like you.

[@joshuadedokun]

could someone give an explanation of the Emerson quote? "Are you not aware that you are not allowed to go if you are not equally willing to be prevented from going?" i have a very surface-level understanding, but i'm not grasping the deeper meaning.

[@Dew_2080]

Love from Egypt❤❤

[@KristinAngelee]

Well done.

[@favOriTe-v6e]

perfect timing

[@the_twinkling_aishwarya]

☀️

[@acceptingtheuniverse]

Thank you!

[@parneetsingh3499]

Great vid❤

[@daolinchen]

life never meets the plan, accept it - a quote by me, the German Daoist Daolinchen

[@gentillygirl545]

In order to form a more perfect union.

[@DorMeles]

Every time your vids strike a chord!

[@Djellowman]

I can't lower my standard and can't accept what is happening to me. Resentment seems like the only option

[@NoahBarkley]

So good! Thank you. Sounds like you caught a cold? If so, hope you feel better....but no expectations ;-P

[@homa_ghaiedi2626]

I hope I can have an in person conversation with you someday!

[@bradgers92]

Conceit means that you have a concept, you should know that nothing that exists, including ideas, are unreasonable. Nothing happens for no reason.

[@samar1462]

What does the quote mean? Could you plz explain what you understood from it? Great video anyway!

[@shreyasmohan23]

You can go somewhere only if you are willing to go

[@animalfarm8560]

I'm starting a new day

[@juliemay-k2w]

hello, I hope this reaches you only. But, a couple videos ago, you mentioned Virtue. Did you know that aligns with Harvard Law's ideal "applicant" ?

[@bhumiandmusic]

What if you have goals but not the gear?

[@r.g6170]

great question

[@PrinceJha-fz4cv]

Focus in what is in your control. Lack the gear? Improvise and Adapt to the best of your ability. Still couldn't achieve the best possible? Be content knowing that you did all you could and inculcate indifference towards the outcome. May you find peace in the journey ahead. Wishing you strength and clarity in all you do

[@adarshgeorge6860]

Hey please new video for books on philosophy or whatever you like to suggest us

[@mizb.7777]

❤yes….

[@skandeRfps]

Or have we advanced to acceptance if our expectations don't come true?

[@pavana9188]

you mentioned beautifully but some say to come up with causes n ideas which bend the universe. so, am confused