Let go of your misery

[@andreajoy224]

There is a lot of freedom when you finally let go of all the external identities. It takes time and is not always easy going inwards. It's crazy how much clearer things get! I will be forever grateful for your Seneca Book Club Like No Other. I truly believe this is what helped me with this and is continuing to help. You are helping so many others as well. Thank you ! 🤗

[@shadmodir]

Word my brother!

[@jackienavia67]

Writing is the best way to clean the soul. It takes courage to write.

[@edmi1379]

A friend recently told me a dark secret, a crime they've committed in the past. Even though I had no involvement, I've been affected in unexpected ways. No sleep, thoughts looping with questions, hypothetical scenarios, recollections of things said and done, feelings of shame and guilt. Thanks to your reflection, I came to understand that I was identifying with my friend. As you pointed out, "when you identify yourself with with things outside of your control, you are swayed by them." Over time, this friend became an extension of myself. For as long as they were part of my life, (I believed) they are a reflection of me and what I value. Which is why as soon as my perception of their identity was broken, so was mine. Eternally grateful for your sharing such liberating insights. I do wonder though, how do we determine when loyalty becomes blind allegiance?

[@SierraGax]

I like this way of thinking of self. For example: I want to nourish and exercise my body, not because I am my body, but because I am someone who is orderly and responsible; I want to treat my friends and family well, not because I am afraid they will not like me or leave me, but because I am compassionate, generous and kind; I want to work hard in my job and elsewhere not because I seek a promotion or validation, but because I am x, y, z; etc. And to be kind and understanding to ourselves when we do inevitably identify with things that are not truly us; redirecting our thinking without shame or harshness. Another great discourse. I look forward to the next one:)

[@jackconroy_]

My favorite channel on KZbin. Thank you for spreading these crucial messages to the world.

[@FriedrichM20]

Dude, I have been having panic attacks for a week now. And this video hits the spot exactly. I identify with something that was taken from me and that I feel needs to be given to me.

[@Aline-lk7ob]

I used to have for years. It’s B1 deficiency. Buy it over the counter and take about 1 g a day. You’re welcome 🙏🏻

[@salmaanbokhari]

A common theme I am sensing your videos is self accountability. Ultimately, we have the power to transform our lives through conscious thoughts and decisions. Shifting your framework to an internal focus instead of external circumstances allows us to start heading in the direction we want. “How we spend our days is how we spend our lives”

[@drmancuso]

I’m grateful to have discovered this account. At 24 years old, I find that not many people my age understand that we create our own hellscape by succumbing to our egos. This can manifest through materialism, social status, or financial status.

[@kristikarsten2854]

Thank you for not putting commercials in your videos, I appreciate it too much, it helps me without any interruptions dive deep down into your words, I am not the body, I'm free

[@meloearth]

"I am grateful for what I am and have. My thanksgiving is perpetual. It is surprising how contented one can be with nothing definite, only a sense of existence. Well, anything for variety. I am ready to try this for the next ten thousand years, and exhaust it. How sweet to think of ! my extremities well charred, and my intellectual part too, so that there is no danger of worm or rot for a long while. My breath is sweet to me. O how I laugh when I think of my vague, indefinite riches. No run on my bank can drain it, for my wealth is not possession but enjoyment." - Henry David Thoreau I started journaling when I was a teenager. I love this video. Needed it.

[@Aurorazb]

The way you talk about and elaborate these topics is truly wise. I am a muslim who holds on to what the Quran says and also, to what the Ahlulbayt, i. e. the family of the holy prophet including Himself say. It is absolutely mesmerizing when one realizes that religion, science and philosophy can absolutely go hand in hand, all about understanding what this life is, and what our soul is. I am happy to say that you are one of the greatest Influencers here on youtube, as you have influenced many, and also myself so, to start thinking and acting wisely. May you be blessed!

[@acceptingtheuniverse]

You have discovered the common thread that runs through everything; thank you for being here.

[@PrinceJha-fz4cv]

" There is no path to Happiness, Happiness is the path." Its the quote on the cover of my current Journal. I want to take a moment to thank you like I've done in previous videos but today it really means much more. I’m not sure if you’ll ever realize just how deeply your words and videos have impacted me, but I hope you do. Right now, life feels like a series of trials. I’m facing the painful fragility of my loved ones’ health while trying to shoulder the weight of my own dreams and ambitions. It’s overwhelming, to say the least. But, if there’s any silver lining, I hope every trial proves to be an opportunity to demonstrate fortitude, to temper our character in the fires of suffering and may It where I learn to prioritize what really matters and practice compassion in the face of it all. Perhaps it’s in these moments of struggle that we come closest to understanding what happiness really is. Not a destination, but a way of being - one built on fortitude, kindness, and clarity about what’s most important.

[@PranjalSingh]

Happiness found wrapped in misery is just laziness. I changed for better when I seek to feel proud rather than feel happy. Happiness from comfort is generally short lasting. Feeling proud of smallest thing like having exercised is a good feeling lasting longer.

[@uunyannyan]

Your video is like a rest in a score, like a staircase landing. In other words, you give order and rest to my busy days. Thank you so much.

[@arwynfaytravis]

A powerful reminder that pouring control into external circumstances is to pour precious energy through a sieve. Will return again and again to allow this message to set in. Thank you.

[@TheAtosan]

Such an angelic face speaking warm wisdom. You are so delightful and this channel is flowers in bloom.

[@WalkingHome-m6s]

Thank You for relaying Seneca so graciously. Inner engineering has freed me from thinking I need to be anything other than what feels good in my heart 💜 We each have our very own life to create whatever we want to make of it. I think It’s suppose to be FUN.

[@TabarkAlyaseri]

Greetings from the United States. I believe ones who self-inflict pain/obstacles/worries etc. into their own path/life is due to comparison. Seeing how people (external identities) have experiences we have yet to experience , achievements that we have yet to achieve, is one of the roots of unclear identity. While also cultures and traditions within families saying, “You are your nationality, and you are this way. This is who you are.” But in reality, it’s not.

[@Cy4nSw4n]

I needed to hear this. I'm grateful you went deep and explained this to us. ❤ I do know I need to stay on this path, even when it gets difficult. I'm excited to take this advice and apply it

[@EMartones]

Reading the pages of Seneca, a hidden door opens. I am thankful for the way books you recommend have changed me. I want this driven curiosity and motivation to stay, to feel the joy of discovering/learning something new. I want to remain mesmerized by the mystery and wonder of it all…savoring the journey this unknown path, there is this subtle feeling that our existence should be celebrated. I am thankful for this time I know that someday, far too soon all these precious moments will be but sweet memories. Wishing everyone a "Happy Thanksgiving!" Don't let the goodness of your day slip away, being too focused on what you got wrong. Allow yourself to soak in all the good things you got right today as well.

[@CuriousPhilosopurr]

Sometimes, it’s the people around us who feel the need to remind us of our “misery” because they operate in the way they have been indoctrinated. I think people need to see things from that angle as well, as you’ve mentioned that sometimes it is not our fault. For example, I am a single female in my 30s and in my mother’s opinion (and so many other females out there) I need to be married with kids. She tells me how lonely I am going to be when I’m much older and so on, but I think it would be much more miserable if you are with someone just for the sake of what society tells us we ought to be or do. My older sister is married, but she doesn’t follow the traditional married lifestyle, yet she seems to have no problem with it.🤔⚖️ She just has that married status. I want someone curious and open-minded (someone mature), but my mother thinks it’s silly…😮❓ We have very different principles and points of view. #Doctrine #Experience #Understanding

[@djmagicmasha]

Beautiful. We are also love and compassion we feel ❤️

[@imtrusfrated99]

Something similar as the event lasts a moment, but the impact lasts as long as we allow it.

[@kasiagierelo3643]

Identity… ego… so tricky… i was so much in my ego… that i did not even see that i actually had a choice not to be in this misery… my head has been so brainwashed with all the things i need for my happiness… it seems to me this is a daily practice… seeing this… seeing if what i want and Need is to build my identity… or not… life purpose for me now… thank you for this video! I needed to hear this today❤

[@Civilian_Patriot]

You got a new subscriber here. This was perfect to listen to right before my ketamine therapy session. I’m going to set an intention to let go of my external identities. It’s going to be a ride!

[@Alaa-d6z]

Here to feed my brain some wisdom😊❤

[@aymanalali8983]

a notification from your channel is a source of hope

[@imtrusfrated99]

Much needed for today👏

[@zensvlognotapro]

Yes we have 2 choices to be miserable or be blissful . Let's choose wisely 😊🖐

[@Ljtheog12]

Keep doing exactly what you’re doing. Love your channel!!!

[@MindSoulGrit]

I really appreciate your insight-it’s so true and beautifully expressed! Thank you so much! 💙

[@scunnie]

Great stuff. Thankyou for sharing 🙏🏻

[@yvettevermeulen75]

Your messages always find me at the right time. 🙏🏻

[@Roka-]

thanks for your insight, i have a fresh grieving for a person that is still alive, going trough a breakup is requires me to put up a fight to stop holding to a misery, thanks for the video much appreciated.

[@diyaathappa]

Thank you for this message, really needed to hear that 🙏🏻

[@katlamb4606]

The love I feel for you is insane, man!❤

[@Englishroserebecca]

Thank you for opening channels of awareness regarding identity. How free and content I could be.

[@BKing007]

This video felt like talking to myself even a bit of affirmation, I guess trying to work a bit on things since like 2022 are paying out a bit 😅 I was writing down and feeling the video through because it aligned with me so well, I haven't really got around to do journal but should really start to. We try to identify as our degrees, people around us, career and wealth status and think chasing those or having them is what will make us happy whilst they can play a part to it, they are not the things that should define your happiness, same goes for materialistic pleasure and trying to chase societies opinions or standards on what or how things should be for you to be accepted or considered successful in order for you to be happy will also invite only misery at best. Control isn't an external thing, humans are and always were incapable of having control of external things, only real control humans can have is of thier own mind, thier thoughts, how they choose to react to situations, what they choose to believe in or listen to that defines thier life is in thier control, everything external really isn't And when both of these get together people forget happiness is about simply being yourself, not what other identities, materialistic wealth and means you have always wanted and still are chasing, everything external is to be let go of, freedom is happiness, happiness is freedom. And then we have to face the question who we really are, what are we if we are none of the externals, if we are not our externals we must be our internals, our belief, ideas, opinions are who we are, if you're confused about these things you are confused about who you are, if you are clear about these things you're clear about who you are. Keep what have been serving you and discard what hasn't been, replace the bad with the good, do the work of life. Discard everything external, discard all the identities, you are not all those things that can be taken away from you and have to be given to you for you to be able to possess them, you are not those things, you are in control of your life and once you build your set of ideas that you're fully in control of your life to conceive, to adopt and to stick to, you will find clarity, everything will be guided by them, both your internal opinions- beliefs and your external actions and decisions, and nothing can sway them other than you, and nothing can impact them negatively or positively other than you, in this World of True Identity, you are the only person in control and you are the only person responsible. You cannot blame anyone else and you are the only person responsible in your relam. Once you do the work of life, clean out the internal closet to adopt to things that server you and bring you freedom and to discard whatever that doesn't, everything for you will change after the work of life is done.

[@SuperScre4m]

I really don't like the incomplete reasoning that "if we're not what's immediately outside, then we must be what immediately inside". It's like giving up the most obvious answer for the 2nd most obvious answer as taken from the perspective of having already accepted the first as partly true and independent of the second. What if you are everything and there are no boundaries of separation, merely illusions which stand in their place? Funny thing, too.. you're mind can be taken from you.. and yet to have a thought you rely upon it's presence....

[@BKing007]

@SuperScre4m it's agreeable upon, I too don't really go all the way with things being black and white or 50/50 only and believing it has to be one or the other, but in the long run or with deeper understanding you can find out there are different shades and then choose to work on them accordingly given the fact we can't just simply abandon everything, not all at once anyway, have to build it up as per personal requirement to get the best out of them whilst making sure they don't consume you in the process of chasing them

[@sofiamprieto]

As someone with suicidal ideations for over 4 years now, I will put this video into practice. Thanks for this channel.

[@stephenc1226]

It does define You, wholeheartedly.

[@user-pm4oe5rn9t]

Sua reflexão me fez lembrar de um escritor brasileiro que é também professor de filosofia e poeta .O saudoso Rubens Alves,ele escreveu vários livros é um dos livro que me fez lembrar "Um céu Numa Flor silvestre" A felicidade não estão na coisas palpáveis...

[@peachesandpoets]

Much needed. Thanks

[@DavidB.Fischer]

Writing is definitely a good path out.

[@faleesha3366]

Thank you for this!

[@mohamedsaadi4009]

Another thought-provoking banger! My question is: when doing the internal clean-up, how do you make sure you're not basing your judgement, to varying extents, on your culture/religion ? Everybody internalizes culture and even if you're not religious you end up internalizing some religious ideas via culture (at the end of the day, religion is a cultural phenomenon). It seems to me that we are in a constant dynamic feedback loop with the world and being completely detached from external infuences is unrealistic (?).

[@SuperScre4m]

forgiveness is the only way. Religion means so much more to you than you will admit, calling it a cultural phenomena. There is a hunger in your heart you deny and crush, step on and abuse against yourself when you deny this need. You are made of Love. Pure. Whole. Forgiveness is the only way to realize this.

[@Cy4nSw4n]

I think that's supposed to be part of the process. To look at these things and try our best to understand where they might come from. Outer world vs inner. It's probably a process that gets better as we work at it. I'm sure doing this inner work is supposed to help us navigate the outer world too. And its influences and stuff. To explore ourselves in relation to it. I'm still new to all this but I'm starting to piece together these connections and how it might all tie together

[@SuperScre4m]

@@Cy4nSw4n you're doing wonderfully! Keep it up! :)

[@mufasahm8238]

If you’re Muslim, then what he is saying is subjective. As Muslims, our faith is a way of life. Therefore we identify with our faith because we adopt characteristics that Allah loves and that in it self is a way of life and we identify as. As Muslims we must be careful of what we may attempt to implement from others who don’t follow the Islamic faith as it may bring in shirk & confusion etc. I hope this helps 🌷

[@aramarsarabia8130]

Gracias por la reflexion

[@annhaney8014]

I so appreciated listening to this today. Thank you

[@beesmongeese2978]

I didn't think I could sink deeper, but I have. I'm *this* close

[@jixie_93]

I guess I'm not sure HOW to let go of the external identifications! I can understand the value but I don't know how...

[@mufasahm8238]

Try writing down your character and personality (the internal you) and define yourself with that. Also write down the external things about you and you may choose to not define by that as mentioned in the video. Your ethnic background, your skin colour, height, weight, or your career choice etc. I hope this helps 🌷

[@index_html]

I really appreciate you ❤

[@sebastianm6458]

At 16 i thought i was gonna make it. Now at 27 I now know in my heart that I will never make it.

[@PrinceJha-fz4cv]

Life, is not a matter of 'making it' in the abstract sense you once envisioned. It is a daily series of choices, of moments to honour the highest version of ourselves. I implore you to reject the poisonous narrative that you will 'never make it'. For every individual defines success in their own unique way, and your value is not measured by a society's arbitrary metrics of accomplishment. Reframe your notion of success. Focus on making a difference, however small, in the lives of those around you. May you find the inner strength and wisdom to face whatever comes your way. Your virtue is your greatest asset.

[@Splatterpunk_OldNewYork]

Do your true purpose bro. The time is now.

[@logic7124]

Make what

[@Aurorazb]

I’m always hyped when I see the emails that a new video has been posted and can’t wait till I’m able to hear it :D

[@renatalofrano3667]

god made this dude pretty so we would pay attention to what he's saying

[@Someone_01s]

Every time you upload a video a come here ASAP, thank you so much for your insights👏🙏

[@ashm2282]

Thank you very much!

[@bradgers92]

Identity has utility. To put up a boundary between yourself and the universe is itsself narcissistic and psychotic. These are just words too. Adjectives. Thought is the enemy aided by words of which these are many. Do something. You're so rich. Just set a good example. You don't need to unconfuse people. You can just set a good example.

[@SuperScre4m]

I really like this. Though to put a public face to see a certain issue is a doing something. it take effort and commitment, truly. and resonates with many people. there are those still sleeping soundly, believe it or not, despite how fast things may seem to the more perceptive of us here in waiting and anticipation for the future age. Money is not always a means to cause influence in meaningful ways. start locally. in your own life. showing up for yourself. :) Forgiveness is the only way!

[@ellesaux]

You should have subtitles in other languages too because this videos are precious and other people might benefit from your wisdom too

[@Jon-ze2bw]

Well said, the ideas here could help me, thanks.

[@susmateja]

Very nice video again, thank you! 😊

[@SuperScre4m]

LOL if you think you're in full true control over seeing the color red when you think it to yourself, I'd suggest thinking about it a bit longer. just a bit. maybe 10 minutes. maybe 10 hours. maybe 10 days... and discovering just where those boundaries of full and true control extend. Even something so near and certain as picturing to yourself the color red is not within the realm of your full and true control. Certainly, the illusion of your own control is found, yet when examined effectively, it becomes clear that many limits on our control over ourselves exist far closer than we’d like them be. Accepting this is necessary to Self-Love otherwise you're guilty where you fail, instead of learning from whence certainty comes, trust and dependence, surrender and freedom... Instead you would put beneath your lonely feet the mountain of Self-Movement, for which you feel responsible entirely to move, and pictured as a failure should you fail to conquer self in isolation. Is that fair? Grasping for certainty wherein it cannot be found. There is only upon One thing which can be relied for Certainty. Nor are your beliefs or opinions within your own full control. My goodness, how my entire life I have failed to recognize the belief about myself which states that I am unworthy, and undeserving to life. This opinion, this judgment, dare I say this thing which I treat as factual and true, this feeling about myself, it limits me, holds me hostage, kills my life and self-expression. And yet I know that simply an opinion though it be, a judgment about myself, merely a thought, over which you say I am commanding full control, though I know that this thought of mine is not true at all, I still believe and act it out in ways which cripple me. But I let go everything. When you know that you have no limits, there is open ocean. Once you know that you are free, there is no need for fear. But freedom is not found in the ability to control my thoughts, my actions, my impulses, my ideas, my opinions. It is impossible that by serving as jailer to myself, I am set free. No! While I watch the prisoner for his behavior, making sure it's up to status, I am myself entombed with him to keep close watch and thus I lose my freedom too. Why is this sense of needing an identity so poignant in creating our miseries? why is this lust after definition of ourselves held so close to heart? What creates this vacuum of universal attraction towards the space of self-identification such that it might attract a filling instrument providing surrogate facade relief? I mean all this to say, why the striving to form identity? Why the motivation that makes people identify with their job, their relationships, their status, their possessions, etc., Why this need to "be someone"?

[@SuperScre4m]

As In school grief is often caused through feeling a lack of fitting in or clear identity. There is a search for meaning, to be someone, to make something of yourself, to achieve status, wealth, power, control, renown, self-mastery, esoteric understanding, or whatever else may find the fancy of the mortal eye. Why the striving? To what end? Why is the need to be something so great that I might take on the identity of my job or social status as myself? Why this need for self-identity? Who is "us"? Who is "me"? You search for the illusion of control. You are smart enough to understand it's not found externally. Yet you have not yet known that the true release to freedom that you hope “control over” might bring you can only be found in complete and total surrender. Why the searching for control? Why the lust after certainty? "Control is, to bring it about, entirely on our own, without anyone else's, or any other thing's influence or help that is crucial to that action" -- So you think yourself alone? A thing separate from other things? Definable on your own as separate and therefore disconnected from other things which are not you? And thus by such an implicit reckoning do you judge that outcomes result from your actions alone as a separate entity and without any aid, support, influence, ability, or input from external sources? I suppose the fish thinks not of the water within which he may swim, nor the deer or human ponder much of the nature giving them their breath. We may leave these narrow considerations for a more holistic understanding. You are Everything. Beyond timelessness. Beyond Infinite. I wish you to spend some preponderance on the idea of control over belief. And control over opinion. And of the impulses which drive our actions. To understand we are animal in this form. And such comes with baggage of impulse and of thought and of need over which we have neither awareness nor control, and some of which we are lucky to not even be conscious of. Considering the nervous system, the learned trauma it may have absorbed or taken, and of the actioning of your guts and stomach, heart and lungs, though they may be half conscious. Think of how the gut is called the second brain, and how it’s health and enzyme diet count for mood and energy and thought patterns in more significant governance than the brain itself. This only but alludes to a scratch of the iceberg. Ponder. Over these might we have control? And should we feel guilty in our inability? “To believe in a lie is fully under your control”? Sure… If only your awareness glances the fact there are but two ways which can be perceived… And to perceive is to be without the Truth. Thus, how many lies a day might we put our whole faith into? Does our control extend to exert over these instances of our ignorance wherein we are not aware of the false beliefs we may hold about perception? “to have control” you say but.. I want freedom. I want peace. And control requires that I hold on and grip tight in tense possession, lest I slip and lose control.. I urge you to know what it is you choose when you place yourself against yourself against the universe and it’s actions. Does your most practiced prowess of this controlling over yourself internally bring you all that you could ever want? For it is with great giving that I bring you to you, and the understanding that forgiveness and nothing else could ever give you what it is you really want. Yet in these words of severance and freedom I add my humble prostration, for these given gifts are serious and real. If you hold yourself accountable for: “- control over belief. - control over opinion. - control of the impulses which drive our actions.” -- Then you are holding yourself accountable for things which you are not truly in control of. Trust yourself. Love yourself. Without expectation. Without condition. When you trust yourself, and when you love yourself, and when you hold yourself to no conditions, and exact no strict expectations over yourself, that is when you are truly tree to be your TRUE self, AS YOU WERE CREATED, pure, perfect, Lovely, Complete, Loving, Made of Love, One With All: The One to Whom Heaven Looks for it’s Light and It’s Love. Serve not as jailer in exacting perfect standards for yourself to walk the finest line my Brother. YOU ARE ALWAYS RESPONSIBLE FOR EVERYTHING THAT HAPPENS TO YOU! This does not mean that you are always AT FAULT for everything that happens to you. But everything that happens to you, happens to you, and must be dealt with in first person present tense. No-one else can carry that responsibility. If you try to squirm your way from underneath this weight, it will crush your life. It is a much lighter burden to shoulder and carry then one to try and put down. When you speak of breakup breaking your identity, I want to say that you overlook the weight of crushing loneliness for those who do not enjoy the privilege of having themselves as their own best friend and companion in every single moment as their biggest fan and lover and cheerleader. It speaks much more to a fear of being alone in the world, and feeling loveless, tossed about in random chaos at indifferent angles. Freedom and happiness are as you were Created. They are freely given gifts. Need they only be recognized. I agonize that you taunt their true identity. There is no price that need be paid because only what is required is to give up deficiencies. Can such a giving up of loss be perceived as a price? There is no price to happiness and freedom. They are Free. They are Given. To you. Take them. They are Yours. They are yours, being Given you. All identity of perception is the “price” (burden) required given up in order that may be obtained all that is Given Endlessly and with Eternal Love. Not simply those external identities either. Coats worn to protect the inside often cover thicker than the outer shell. What’s close to home may not be so easily suspected as a false identity. A stone in the home’s doorstep may remain unturned for centuries. Yet within the Mines at work there is a constant drilling.

[@SuperScre4m]

So who are You? And what scares you of this question? Know you not in yourself who You Are? Are we our beliefs? - What you believe in is important. Are we our principals? - Your principals define your actions. Are we our ideals? - Ideals for striving give us compass. Are we our opinions? - In our opinion is perception born. But Important implies hierarchy. - Does Self have hierarchy? Action implies imperfection. - Does Self Have imperfection? Direction implies place, space, time. - Does Self know time, space, or place? And perception is without Truth. - Is the Truth not with Me in my Self already? So… Do these define us? Are these what make me, Me? You assert “This is who you are”.. But I must disagree, Son of God, my Brother, created in Love and Freedom as Myself. Hello! :) Do you fully trust yourself enough to stand confidently upon your beliefs, your actions, your chosen set of ideals and principals? Do you trust that out of all the endless myriad options, you in your mental prowess and boundless extravagance, have found the best way or method or understanding of anything ever anywhere? Really? Truly? I am impressed. And when choosing an outcome you wish to cultivate, are you sure that you know of all the implications to any action you might consider undertaking, and do you desire these outcomes? All of them? And thus, from knowing all this you are able to choose outcomes you desire and those which you don’t and then take action towards with perfect certainty in their achievement, having deduced their formula? And this too implies that you know yourself and what it is that you desire, out of everything that exists. The vastness and uncertainty of being this first person me, here in this now moment, and the knowing that I could never parse the vastness of existence with my human mind, makes me doubt that we know ourselves enough to know what's best for us or others. My dad beat me for his principals over which he never held a shred of doubt. Be careful upon which rock you come to rest and call your home, becoming more and more attached to like a vine. What is this “world of reality” you speak of over which “I am in control?” You assert Happiness is found through control? I completely agree about journaling. The best means of establishing self-relationship. “The greatest tool to find myself”. Wonderful. Might I also recommend you read “The Consolation of Philosophy”. One of my favorites. You have taken one faithful step, and a good first one. A step some find impossible. I beg you, take another, brave soul. I recommend ACIM. I wish also to you have peace always.

[@mufasahm8238]

@@SuperScre4mhow long did it take to write all of this

[@SuperScre4m]

Interesting to notice that your mind can be taken from you along with it's thoughts, opinions, ideals, and principals.. What are you then?

[@david.s.5336]

The one who wants to be happy must be the one who is not

[@ravenomega2443]

I see you have a book in your library that I'm reading right now. Da Vinci by Walter Issacson.

[@gurphotographer]

Really helpful ❤

[@daimaitham9254]

I always tend to have feelings for men who are intelligent, and God! How attractive you’re to me. A huge crush ✨

[@leilajansson7674]

Is your own body an external or internal “thing”? I have a hard time balancing the relationship with one’s physical self. When I take care of my body I feel good but it can also dictate how I value my worth.

[@magicalexchanges9441]

external, it's part of the ego

[@mohamedsaadi4009]

This is one of my remarks as well. Apart from aesthetics, there is a certainly a mind-body connection so "feeling good" goes beyond just "looking good" and more into being healthy which definitely improves our internal life.

[@magicalexchanges9441]

​@@mohamedsaadi4009 Seneca, in line with Stoic philosophy, did not believe in a strict "mind-body connection" as we understand it today. While the mind and body are interconnected, he would argue that the mind-specifically reason, virtue, and wisdom-is the dominant force in guiding one's life and actions. The mind has the power to shape how we respond to the body’s needs and limitations, but true control and freedom lie not in the body, but in the rational mind, or nous. For Stoics like Seneca, the body is external and secondary to our true self. Attachment to the body and its desires creates the ego-a false sense of identity that leads to suffering. The Stoic view is that the true self resides in the rational mind, which is capable of virtue, moral excellence, and wisdom. Therefore, living in accordance with virtue is of far greater importance than focusing on the body, which should not be overly identified with or given undue significance in the pursuit of a good life.

[@leilajansson7674]

@@mohamedsaadi4009exactly! I also feel that some focus a lot on the body-mind connection and seeing them as one. And to just see the physical body as external often leads me to feeling like I’m a mind “trapped” in a body. But the mind-body connection leads me to value self worth with the body. I’m stuck in a loop haha

[@mohamedsaadi4009]

I think we should strive to integrate our "body dependency" into who we are. It absolutely defines part of our identity beyond health and looks. Imagine you lose a function you used to have because of an accident or age, e.g: sight, a limb, etc... You can overcome it sure but are you the same person? I don't think so. If you lose your beauty with age and you notice people's interactions with you have changed, your inner world will repsond to that. There many such cases that inform our way of being. I don't believe us having a material manifestation is a coincidence.

[@redNwhitePISCES]

Why are you calling me out like this? 😭 For past couple months I've been asking myself the same question' But there is another part to this... Sometimes someone can feel soo numb that feeling pain & misery seems better (cause feeling something is better than feeling nothing) that's why in tough situations it can be hard to let go of misery

[@SuperScre4m]

misery is addicting. it gives you a satisfaction having something to be miserable. These are starving comforts for the banquet of self love available in every moment of forgiveness and release.

[@redNwhitePISCES]

@@SuperScre4m Very true I'm working on letting go of misery

[@thekidsavage4511]

Great hair 🎉

[@advogadodostrabalhadores]

If I may suggest, you could allow automatic captions. Cheers from Brazil. BTW, first to comment.

[@kostaskostas6224]

You mentioned all the things we arent...speak forthright man, what are we?

[@meloearth]

Self fulfilling prophecies and imaginations the size of a small box.

[@FracturedParadigms]

Do you know what you want or want what you know?

[@kevinmamarmangalho]

Man, how old are you?

[@magickstarot]

Ugh 😅why this sounds so much like what I've been going thru

[@mervetanrkulu9695]

If our identities cannot be given or taken from us, and we have no control over them, what about our jobs? We choose them, yet they are also given to us

[@SuperScre4m]

just so long as you have confidence in you which is not dependent upon your capabilities or capacities.

[@mervetanrkulu9695]

@ thank you for the answer

[@AngelicaTong]

I thought he was Cillian Murphy

[@monikabender1024]

❤

[@irenesid2907]

Your hair is very shiny. I got distracted couple of times. Thank you for this video.

[@understandinglife.4541]

Its the other way around, the universe always accepted you but you didnt know.

[@nf1619]

To be happy you need money. Done. That’s all. Enough with these luxury beliefs.

[@Levfomin]

How old are you? Mr. Atici.

[@bradgers92]

You put a lot of effort into not thinking. Where did you get your money?

[@lornalaurie278]

« Everything that already belongs to us, we put off to the future. »

[@lornalaurie278]

« We pursue misery when we think we’re pursuing happiness. »