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

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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
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@johnoakley6362
@johnoakley6362 Жыл бұрын
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
@jakefisher9801 Жыл бұрын
What would be the top life advice you’d give the younger generation?
@johnoakley6362
@johnoakley6362 Жыл бұрын
@@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
@bethleblanc656 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful and inspiring insights and I agree. Thank you.
@leticiabv9580
@leticiabv9580 Жыл бұрын
Same here ❤
@Jabranalibabry
@Jabranalibabry Жыл бұрын
Sir, thank you for your comment. I hope it remains here to remind people of the wisdom of age
@jamesstramer5186
@jamesstramer5186 Жыл бұрын
No matter how many videos you make on stoicism, I never get tired of watching them.
@chanceoder207
@chanceoder207 Жыл бұрын
🤸🤸
@Mahesh-ek3ic
@Mahesh-ek3ic Жыл бұрын
but when putting into use.
@gingergranttech
@gingergranttech Жыл бұрын
"We ...not I " - Seneca
@souka9668
@souka9668 Жыл бұрын
I'm absolutely addicted to this channel
@zoilo87
@zoilo87 Жыл бұрын
Same
@DominiqueFrancon
@DominiqueFrancon Жыл бұрын
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
@noelj62 Жыл бұрын
Overcoming a painful physical episode is motivating for life. Best of luck to you.
@williamm8069
@williamm8069 Жыл бұрын
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.
@chchwoman9960
@chchwoman9960 Жыл бұрын
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
@Novastar.SaberCombat Жыл бұрын
"Time is the only resource for which no creature may bargain..." --- DD 🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨
@sagiridesu7230
@sagiridesu7230 Жыл бұрын
Pardon me for laughing.
@QQ251647742
@QQ251647742 Жыл бұрын
How did he have a heart attack while being fit and lifting weights?
@Anonymous-pf1mb
@Anonymous-pf1mb 10 ай бұрын
​@@QQ251647742anyone can have a heart attack anytime. death is uncertain
@nicolasgirard2808
@nicolasgirard2808 3 ай бұрын
​@@QQ251647742 How come I got a debilitating autoimmune disease while being fit and lifting weights? Because life isn't fair.
@GraceCanadaful
@GraceCanadaful Жыл бұрын
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
@steenpedersen8526 Жыл бұрын
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
@Novastar.SaberCombat Жыл бұрын
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)
@athena5681
@athena5681 Жыл бұрын
Memento Mori as always....Not fear,but acceptance.
@steenpedersen8526
@steenpedersen8526 Жыл бұрын
Accepting is giving up improving - how do you say that in Latin.
@yummy2318
@yummy2318 Жыл бұрын
@@steenpedersen8526 you can’t outrun death
@steenpedersen8526
@steenpedersen8526 Жыл бұрын
@@yummy2318 You can prevent further hardship and torture instead of just accepting this.
@athena5681
@athena5681 Жыл бұрын
@@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
@steenpedersen8526 Жыл бұрын
@@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.
@peacewalker7675
@peacewalker7675 Жыл бұрын
I’m 67 and have never felt better … Since retiring, I have all time in the world to look after myself!
@zek7353
@zek7353 Жыл бұрын
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
@Novastar.SaberCombat Жыл бұрын
"Time is the only resource for which no creature may bargain..." --- DD 🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨
@osenator
@osenator Жыл бұрын
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
@estherdex3286 Жыл бұрын
Oh how I love this ur comment; especially GO BIG, DONT BOTHER 👏🏾
@MrPelikan500
@MrPelikan500 Жыл бұрын
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
@user-wl2rb3rh5c Жыл бұрын
@@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
@MrPelikan500 Жыл бұрын
@@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
@rogerm3708 Жыл бұрын
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
@Peter_Parker69
@Peter_Parker69 Жыл бұрын
Great timing. I'm listening to Seneca's "Letters from a Stoic" for the third time as we speak. Timeless wisdom.
@normanosborn1277
@normanosborn1277 Жыл бұрын
Stoicism-maxxing?
@Peter_Parker69
@Peter_Parker69 Жыл бұрын
Correct my friend.
@ohifresh
@ohifresh Жыл бұрын
What app?
@Peter_Parker69
@Peter_Parker69 Жыл бұрын
@@ohifresh Auduble: the ultimate stoicism collection. Over 50 hours, including the popular Meditations of Marcus Aurelius
@oneworldonehome
@oneworldonehome Жыл бұрын
"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
@johnchapman5125 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, Ivan.
@thejjlawfirm
@thejjlawfirm Жыл бұрын
Your content has helped me immensely. Thank you!
@Beatkaus
@Beatkaus Жыл бұрын
I belive your channel has kept me sane, made me stronger and helped me with this journey of life. Thank you truely.
@michael3943
@michael3943 Жыл бұрын
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
@seagullpoet Жыл бұрын
Can I ask - how old are you ?
@ateslaengineer4120
@ateslaengineer4120 Жыл бұрын
Hello 👋 how old are you brother
@fakerzdan
@fakerzdan Жыл бұрын
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
@JT-yn6bk Жыл бұрын
Everything is borrowed. Death is just being returned to nature. It’s beautiful in its own sense.
@markusbroyles1884
@markusbroyles1884 Жыл бұрын
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 !!!
@jerickfausto4178
@jerickfausto4178 Жыл бұрын
Watching your videos changed my perspective on life. Thank you for sharing this kind of knowledge.
@TrojansFirst
@TrojansFirst Жыл бұрын
Death is the best part, the grand finale.
@steenpedersen8526
@steenpedersen8526 Жыл бұрын
Well the result of death is definitely the best part but the process can really suck.
@reme7903
@reme7903 Жыл бұрын
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
@Novastar.SaberCombat Жыл бұрын
"Time is the only resource for which no creature may bargain..." --- DD 🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨
@hellequin91
@hellequin91 Жыл бұрын
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..
@JackEStoicism
@JackEStoicism Жыл бұрын
Spoiling us with so many videos as of late! Thank you for everything!
@seddik6522
@seddik6522 Жыл бұрын
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
@sharonnugent4576
@sharonnugent4576 Жыл бұрын
Your so sensible, thank you for your posts
@haitianjade
@haitianjade Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. This is quite refreshing. 😊
@vijaykrishnan7797
@vijaykrishnan7797 Жыл бұрын
Thank you I needed something to push this day
@jenrules
@jenrules Жыл бұрын
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@harmanhora5011
@harmanhora5011 Жыл бұрын
INDEBTED BY YOUR WORK !!! GREAT VIDEO AND A VIEW OF LIFE!!!
@antonymasila5324
@antonymasila5324 Жыл бұрын
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@blancalezama409
@blancalezama409 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, it is a privilege today to learn the way we do through your videos...... blessings
@souka9668
@souka9668 Жыл бұрын
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.
@martinwarner1178
@martinwarner1178 Жыл бұрын
As always, brilliant. No worries in old age, nearly at the winning post! Thank you. Peace be unto you.
@LB-ty6ks
@LB-ty6ks Жыл бұрын
Uplifting. Thank you.
@patomoro258
@patomoro258 Жыл бұрын
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@nicholaskearney678
@nicholaskearney678 Жыл бұрын
The fact, we have lived. Great posting, articulate, true, you, me, free. Brilliant 👏 words.
@cosmicwifi1329
@cosmicwifi1329 Жыл бұрын
My all time favourite channel 💖🌻💎🦋 thankyou soooo much for sharing this wealth of sacred human knowledge 🦋💎🌻💖
@KaliJahTernity
@KaliJahTernity Жыл бұрын
Thank you Einzelganger
@ash8207
@ash8207 Жыл бұрын
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
@KellyOShea6366
@KellyOShea6366 Жыл бұрын
So good. Thank you..❤☘️
@dm-sb8kn
@dm-sb8kn Жыл бұрын
Beautiful brother, thank you
@thinking-ape6483
@thinking-ape6483 Жыл бұрын
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..
@NOT_SURE.. Жыл бұрын
thats easy for you to say !
@satyaprasadmishra3610
@satyaprasadmishra3610 Жыл бұрын
Great vdo mate d way you explain complex philosophies with 10" is admirable..love from India 🇮🇳❤️
@Dragosteaa
@Dragosteaa Жыл бұрын
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
@OzzyMcBean Жыл бұрын
Makes you wonder how little people have actually changed. I like that thought.
@cesarmarulanda2860
@cesarmarulanda2860 Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot E.
@HUMLOCKA
@HUMLOCKA Жыл бұрын
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.
@13thravenpurple94
@13thravenpurple94 Жыл бұрын
Great work 🥳🥳🥳 Thank you 💜💜💜
@justshutme
@justshutme Жыл бұрын
I love this channel, it has help me immensely.
@nicholaskearney678
@nicholaskearney678 Жыл бұрын
Genius sir, with yer great postings. Forever. . Nick.
@bluespiritlee2876
@bluespiritlee2876 Жыл бұрын
you are truly the goat man thank you for these videos
@michaelconnolly7681
@michaelconnolly7681 Жыл бұрын
Such an excellent and profound video
@aggy8886
@aggy8886 Жыл бұрын
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.
@AoyosHolY
@AoyosHolY Жыл бұрын
Awesome video as always, but I cant help but feel that being left with "just memories" is entirely too depressing.
@airishviscara2326
@airishviscara2326 Жыл бұрын
I love everything about this channel
@CenteredCircles
@CenteredCircles 11 ай бұрын
I really like your videos, it helps me alot. Thank You.🙏🏻
@user-pt2pc5uf1g
@user-pt2pc5uf1g Жыл бұрын
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.
@ericvulgate
@ericvulgate Жыл бұрын
Good talk thank you.
@samben6597
@samben6597 Жыл бұрын
I learned a lot from this channel, thanks a lot
@freeman37
@freeman37 Жыл бұрын
My favorite philosophy channel 😎.
@kristofferkr3254
@kristofferkr3254 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video
@nabeelahmed9892
@nabeelahmed9892 Жыл бұрын
Superb!! I love all your videos!! Very knowledgeable!! Love from Pakistan!!
@nannettefreeman7331
@nannettefreeman7331 Жыл бұрын
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
@kathleensimpson4889 Жыл бұрын
There is only the now.
@liamcore7203
@liamcore7203 Жыл бұрын
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.
@franklinhaut
@franklinhaut Жыл бұрын
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!
@beach182
@beach182 Жыл бұрын
I fricking love your videos. Thank you so much for making them. 🤍
@FABIOh1976
@FABIOh1976 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the timestamps.
@self-inflictedphilosophy
@self-inflictedphilosophy Жыл бұрын
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.
@cychimom
@cychimom Ай бұрын
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
@robertduran3842
@robertduran3842 Жыл бұрын
Very fortunate for the you present to the mind.🙏
@user-rz4op2hw6r
@user-rz4op2hw6r Жыл бұрын
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.
@lc2748
@lc2748 Жыл бұрын
Incredible wisdom.
@wateraardappel
@wateraardappel Жыл бұрын
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
@Orunk777 Жыл бұрын
A podcast would be killer ; those videos are way too important to keep them 10minutish long
@Fireneedsair
@Fireneedsair Жыл бұрын
So good
@Pedram_Aphotic
@Pedram_Aphotic Жыл бұрын
death gives life meaning.
@steenpedersen8526
@steenpedersen8526 Жыл бұрын
No, death limits your oppertunity to do something meaningful.
@Kaledrone
@Kaledrone Жыл бұрын
Then self delete, you will acquire a lot of meaning
@michaelodinson6770
@michaelodinson6770 Жыл бұрын
Will you be doing an audio of unoffendable? I just finished the book. Nice. Your voice calms.
@jfthiesen2947
@jfthiesen2947 Жыл бұрын
Good INTRODUCTION in a short ❗❣❗👍
@SuperFx89
@SuperFx89 Жыл бұрын
There's great relief in not giving a ... anymore. I'll keep it in mind for when I turn 60.
@steenpedersen8526
@steenpedersen8526 Жыл бұрын
There is no point in living if nothing matters to you.
@ecelsozanato5603
@ecelsozanato5603 Жыл бұрын
Perfect!
@sophos7018
@sophos7018 Жыл бұрын
Truly the best channel on Stoicism. Thank you Einzelgänger!
@nolancoates4856
@nolancoates4856 Жыл бұрын
Very good 💯😊
@Magnilay
@Magnilay Жыл бұрын
I’m addicted to this channel ❤️
@Davlavi
@Davlavi Жыл бұрын
interesting much to think about it.
@Jackspiring
@Jackspiring Жыл бұрын
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
@doloresvangaal2248 Жыл бұрын
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
@katandmouseyt Жыл бұрын
Will worrying about your death add a single millisecond to your life? Has worrying about anything ever affected any outcome?
@NOT_SURE..
@NOT_SURE.. Жыл бұрын
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
@Jackspiring Жыл бұрын
@@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..
@NOT_SURE.. Жыл бұрын
@@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.
@mdmlautuition2797
@mdmlautuition2797 Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@zeerus7920
@zeerus7920 Жыл бұрын
THANKS
@saturniansun8110
@saturniansun8110 Жыл бұрын
In my older age, I have become More aware of my surroundings, and actually pay more attention than ever in my younger years.
@The2GAMERGIRLS
@The2GAMERGIRLS Жыл бұрын
I wish you would have a podcast or something on Spotify so I could listed to you while walking
@vidalskyociosen3326
@vidalskyociosen3326 Жыл бұрын
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
@MrGlostuber Жыл бұрын
Apply certain quotes in certain ways that are fitting towards a particular situation.
@wayneanderson8034
@wayneanderson8034 Жыл бұрын
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
@user-gz4ve8mw9l Жыл бұрын
@@wayneanderson8034 Most people are unable to afford existing let alone surviving; never mind actually living especially in the USA...
@vidalskyociosen3326
@vidalskyociosen3326 Жыл бұрын
@@user-gz4ve8mw9l Correct !
@Near14300
@Near14300 Жыл бұрын
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
@heavysighs
@heavysighs Жыл бұрын
It's even better when you realize that there is no end. Only change.
@pepefroglive
@pepefroglive Жыл бұрын
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
@deeluvsmusic3560 Жыл бұрын
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.
@vule5617
@vule5617 Жыл бұрын
Awesome!!.. Very much Buddhism also..
@falldown7xstandup8x
@falldown7xstandup8x Жыл бұрын
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
@stephaniec.4905 Жыл бұрын
I love this
@davidrosner6267
@davidrosner6267 Жыл бұрын
Seneca’s philosophy of overcoming desire has a very Buddhist tinge.
@samuelhoffmann162
@samuelhoffmann162 Жыл бұрын
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!
@Amine-gz7gq
@Amine-gz7gq Жыл бұрын
our world is falling apart and I'm trying to enjoy every moment before the apocalypse.
@rawfoodphilosophy7061
@rawfoodphilosophy7061 Жыл бұрын
Yes, there are going to be many more accidental lab leaks, until the final accidental lab leak
@somerled5513
@somerled5513 Жыл бұрын
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.
@nicolarollinson4381
@nicolarollinson4381 Жыл бұрын
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 🙏🧡 🤪
@mki1104
@mki1104 Жыл бұрын
every thing is so absurd .... i dont care about anything i just enjoy my day everyday! cheers
@elinope4745
@elinope4745 Жыл бұрын
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..
@NOT_SURE.. Жыл бұрын
i like that , peter pantheist, does that mean you have kept a childlike wonder at the world
@elinope4745
@elinope4745 Жыл бұрын
@@NOT_SURE.. I try, sometimes I even succeed
@franklinhaut
@franklinhaut Жыл бұрын
Your videos are art, need to be appreciated with time. After the quotes, give some pauses to think and absorb the message. Anybody know a channel that's describes old oil paintings, such seed here about many perspectives?
@MasteryOrder
@MasteryOrder Жыл бұрын
Maybe this channel will surprise you with some challenging viewpoints as well: Mastery Order I invite you to explore the videos shared on the Mastery Order Channel to challenge yourself with some ideas about manhood. and of course, share your own opinions so that others can benefit from them as well. Looking forward to your points of view. All the best to you!
@franklinhaut
@franklinhaut Жыл бұрын
​@@MasteryOrder I saw a video of the channel a little while ago, I had no doubt, great content. Thanks
@MasteryOrder
@MasteryOrder Жыл бұрын
@@franklinhautAnytime.
@haakonthegood17
@haakonthegood17 Жыл бұрын
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
@GraceCanadaful Жыл бұрын
Well - the time we have matters as well. It does matter very much...
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