Sad, Bored, Anxious? Maybe You've Got Weltschmerz

What does Weltschmerz mean? Where does it come from? And what can we do about it?
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#anxiety #sadness #boredom

[@mindset_kanal]

"An optimist believes we live in the best possible of worlds. A pessimist fears that this is true". - James Branch Cabell

[@sandrajovic9304]

I believe that was put perfectly.

[@labornurse]

Haha, this is great!

[@stinkmonger]

even if we couldn't do any better, we sure as hell could be doing a lot worse

[@WoRldLoveNow]

These are both stupid ways to look at things

[@hellatze]

"You are a moron." - albert einstein

[@QuestionEverythingButWHY]

"When you compare the sorrows of real life to the pleasures of the imaginary one, you will never want to live again, only to dream forever."

[@spencerkimllido7327]

I don't wanna wake up...

[@elmondark]

Don't omitt the pleasures of life from the equation. The pleasures of imagination only seem preferable, if you lack the real thing.

[@AbdulSamad-dz4vw]

Woah

[@hamzaalrifai5321]

​@@elmondark how can you compare the the pleasures of living to the the pleasures of dreaming while the pleasures of living requires from you to do it physically unlike the pleasures of dreaming require you to do it mentally.

[@elmondark]

@@hamzaalrifai5321 depends on what it's about, but pleasures of imagination, can feel hollow; i'd rather have physical friends, than imaginary ones 😌 i'd rather be in a relationship, than dreaming about it. But with lucid dreaming, you can ofc do anything you can Imagine, so you can't really fly IRL, but you can in dreams. ofc there's situations where imagination is great, but if we could fly IRL, it would be better than imagination; you can't properly Imagine something you haven't experienced anyway. Doing things physically, has a greater sense of accomplishment; i have tried ecstacy for example, it feels more amazing than anything i ever experienced without it; even though it feels real, i'd rather have real experiences, and I don't miss it as much as real experiences.

[@glaucosaraiva363]

"If the misery of the poor be caused not by the laws of nature, but by our institutions, great is our sin." Charles Darwin

[@robertdabob8939]

Nice one! Modern monetary policy literally creates an artificial scarcity that is at the source of much of the misery we see today. Everyone can easily be housed and fed, and all the sociopath types can still play their money games without destroying cultures or the planet.

[@glaucosaraiva363]

@@robertdabob8939 Nice one too!

[@glaucosaraiva363]

Reality has its problems, for sure; but the way we act only makes things worse. If each one does the best he can in his own environment, seeking to progressively develop himself and taking care of things in his locality, aiming to improve the conditions on his surroundings, we would have automatically a better world. But man hides in his megalomaniacal projects the need to give meaning to his life, and this is the main source of confusion.

[@stinkmonger]

i'd say it's a little bit of both. there is natural inequality outside of our control but there are also institutional injustices that are within our control.

[@stinkmonger]

@@robertdabob8939 Modern monetary policy doesn't create poverty, poverty has always existed and will always exist. Even if, in theory, there was enough food and shelter to house and feed everybody in the world that doesn't mean that everbody's needs would be met. In real life, crops fail and houses crumble. Random disasters and other factors we can't control would cause just as much shortage if not more than we have now.

[@JamesTheNomadic]

“Concentrate on what you have to do. Fix your eyes on it. Remind yourself that your task is to be a good human being; remind yourself what nature demands of people. Then do it, without hesitation and speak the truth as you see it but with kindness, humility, and without hypocrisy”- Marcus Aurelius

[@sjmousavi8754]

Well said.

[@surfside75]

Just wonderful, thank you James🍻

[@gwarlow]

James The Nomadic Imagine if all of our politicians made this their mantra? That would be a great beginning toward the taming of weltschmerz.

[@jarokii77]

That hit me alot, thank you. I feel more motivated now.

[@prapanthebachelorette6803]

Thanks for sharing

[@potatoboy6881]

Here's a beautiful quote from Seneca: "What need is there to weep over parts of life? The whole of it calls for tears."

[@cribbie6327]

'We are not here to be loved, cared for and understood, we were put here to love, care for and understand'.- Some homeless chap

[@Mephistotheles]

For me escapism is the only thing keeping me sane as reality is too painful to face and i would not be able to cope without folding like a cheap suitcase.

[@patrickpoulsen1]

I don't give a shit about anything and I am doing great. Don't take life seriously. You will regret it. Trust me. I know suffering. It comes from attachment.

[@AdamsLTFC420]

@@patrickpoulsen1 this is the mindest i'm trying to keep

[@taotaostrong]

Sending you good wishes and good energy.

[@Feber2001]

It gets better. We're GOING to MAKE IT. The storm has not come to stay. It has come to pass.

[@freegee5790]

All I know is I'm glad cannabis is legal in my state.

[@minshubay6740]

"What's the point in living when the world is such a dark, hopeless place." Exactly what I'm feeling right now but nobody understands.

[@TruffleSeeker54]

Ask yourself what you value in life. They don't always have to be big, impressive things; it can be something small and simple. I'll write down a list of things that I value just for example. My dog, my best friend, having a goal to work towards, practicing gratitude, spending time with nature, the sky at sunset, eating food that I made myself, learning about animal behavior and anatomy, coffee ice cream, playing video games. Sometimes, when I feel that life doesn't have much meaning, I make a list of the things I value and ask if those things are in my life frequently, or very little. There have been a few times where I made myself a lot happier and fulfilled because I realized I was missing out on all the things I valued. I hope that you try this out and that it may be useful for you.

[@minshubay6740]

@@TruffleSeeker54 Idk. All these years, I tried my best to convince myself to continue living in this world. I tried finding reasons to live to the point that it's almost forced. I'd be like "I can use this as my reason to live". But all of it, eventually didn't matter cause this world is twisted and bound to be more evil anyway. So I'm like "why try so hard to live in this good-for-nothing world?". And I mean, everyday I try so hard just to do the bare minimum, unlike other people who do it so naturally. And yet I'd realize all that effort was actually pointless? It's tiring. I'm tired.

[@minshubay6740]

@Anjali Gupta Yeah well, easy to say. But living without a purpose is literally killing me. Add to that some big T traumas that is making life even more horrible, I just wanna die. But oh well, I'm still here bc I can't die. Also I said I try so hard just to do the bare minimum. By saying stop trying, then should I just sleep til I die?

[@osse1n]

Often times romanticised, hence noir melancholy. I think people get stuck in mind, thinking of the good ol' times or about a reality that cannot be. Mind entrapment can be very harsh.

[@wexman6]

I was stuck in that mindset for several months at one point. At first I put myself in a false paradise reality that almost drove me insane, then I flipped into a depression and went on thinking my situation was way worse than it actually was. It wasn't until I took up meditation that I was able to break free and see the situation in a clear mind, and I was able to realize that everything was okay or was going to be okay.

[@ocytocine96]

Hi O'ssein✌️

[@Stuttgart1887]

It’s simply negative beliefs

[@Stuttgart1887]

Mind can create heaven if used right and at the right times

[@JLchevz]

It's our minds that makes us suffer, thinking too much makes you believe life is terrible, when most times it is always the same

[@Issizz1544]

I remember you. You’re the guy I subscribed to because you have quality content combined with the fact that you don’t beg watchers to comment/like/subscribe. Appreciate it.

[@ericwburns4924]

I experience weltschmerz from time to time. When it happens I am overwhelmed with despair and I feel an actual physical sensation of soul suffering. I often contemplate the end of humanity thinking it the best solution to this world's and our pains. But I have chosen to embrace the simplest and, to me, most profound solution, kindness. I feel the suffering of all life and I do not hide from it. For me the loving kindnesses I can share with others, man, animal, all life, is the most important yet overlooked healing salve. Genuine and loving kindnesses that bring smiles, warmth, gratitude, appreciation and a sense of family into this bleak existence lightens us, alleviates us and is my way of fighting back. I do what I can do.

[@Emiliapocalypse]

Discovered in my high school German class that I suffer from Weltschmerz. Sadly it’s only gotten worse as I’ve gotten older!

[@Emiliapocalypse]

Kate B hey thanks. We all suffer though, and many have had it far far worse than I. So at least that keeps things in perspective

[@AshikaUmanga]

wish you are ignorant about life hah? so that can be "normal" like most.

[@AudioGardenSlave123]

Emiliapocalypse They taught you German in high school? My school never taught me anything that I would really like to learn I would've loved that class if I had it.

[@junior3734]

@@AudioGardenSlave123 thats the system

[@thunderpooch]

The fools cry occasionally. The wise either cry always, or never. All of existence deserves tears.

[@cat_loaf943]

The path that leads to truth is littered with the bodies of the ignorant.” Miyamoto Musashi

[@Rard.]

Did he really says that? Can I get a source? I'm interested at this guy.

[@JLchevz]

The German language always has the right word lol, that's impressive!

[@indigo92099]

@Belle R. True :) And in my opinion the word “detachment“, or feeling “detached“, is another term having an underlying meaning that isn't represented in German.

[@NicoBirknicnoc]

@@indigo92099 also ich sag da immer losgelöst zu

[@laaaliiiluuu]

@@NicoBirknicnoc Vööööölliiiig losgelööööst vooooon deeeeeer Eeeerdeeee

[@laaaliiiluuu]

@Belle R. How about "eigenartig"?

[@beshugo8177]

I really appreciate the fact that there is other people who also feel and think like I do. It gives a sense of hope towards the destiny of Mankind.

[@vicariousgamer2871]

I can so relate. My therapist has been encouraging me to write a book using the very empirical experiences of my life, travels, etc. and how they have profoundly affected my vision of humanity. Although I am not unique in such thoughts, she greatly appreciates my passion and how these thoughts have molded my outlook and my very being. I have been referred to as "too sensitive" but I believe that this definition suits my thoughts more appropriately, but not quite accurately. I am absolutely certain that society can revolve in a much better way, but alas the engineering of society has resulted in such a state of detrimental apparently irreparable decay. I cannot accept that the powers that be are so ignorant as to believe that they are all wise and knowing as to what is best for life as they have created (and we perpetuate) this concept of their particular entities as "betters". I am not seeing a "better" reality based upon what this engineering has created. Being able to satiate the obvious mental disorder of the hoarding of wealth is NOT a sign of brilliance but rather a lack of empathy upon society as a whole akin to sociopath disorder. One cannot gain such immense wealth without destroying the lives of others whom they deem to be less than, while telling themselves that they are simply far superior at business. These people have been groomed much as a child is groomed to be the victim of a sexual predator thus becoming a sexual predator themselves. As far as I'm concerned morals and ethics are far more important than any law. Finally, I am wise enough to understand that my thoughts may and will be altered based upon my acquisition of more knowledge, understanding, and experiences... MY empirical data.

[@GardenYourHeart98]

damn dude

[@matejblaha4659]

I can very much relate to Weltschmerz as well... as does many other people I mostly agree with you, I think we are in some sense taught that we have to be selfish to accomplish success in life... to accomplish our own success in our own life, that's another point. And from what society teach us from the start, in our school system which is in most cases especially on primary schools really terrible, we should focus on our goals, mind our business and if we take advantage over somebody, it can lead to our benefit. At least most of humans are at least subconsciously focused primary on themselves naturally and we all have a great potential to do evil things, but we have the same potential to support others and to build our success together. If we would be all encouraged from the early age to support others, we as individuals would be more fulfilled as we would have better feeling about ourselves and even feel a better sense of connection with others, society would prosper more and in a healthier way and so would individuals. I think there are some good examples that it works this way, perhaps the Summehill school might be a good one. Recently I saw an interview on Google with the author of the youtube channel SBSK and I think the way in which his class of disabled children prosper in a healthier way than a "normal" class is a wonderful example. At the same time we have to be grateful for the (western) society that we have, which has been shifted and created by our ancestors and it was a long and painful process. We have to be careful about any changes we want to make and not to fall for any radical changes that are not based on experience and may (most probably will) end in tragedy (Ideologies). This is not a complex view (not even mine complex view), it is just one way to look at it, neither I believe that world suffering could completely vanish. But I believe that it is important for each person is in the same way individual as he/she is a part of a greater whole (family, nation, society, nature....). If we are hurting others, we are hurting ourselves as well and if we are supporting others, we are supporting ourselves as well, even though it's not so obvious. I hope my comment makes sense, as I started to associate more things while writing... Believe in humans and believe in yourself to make a positive impact.

[@IizUname]

@Flying Solo "Kill or be killed " lol

[@isthisshit4real]

@Flying Solo - Denying that capitalism is detrimental to humanity and every other species on the planet is illogical. Open your mind. Quit labeling people with political agendas due to your irrational fears.

[@isthisshit4real]

Thank you for this enlightening view. We all need to work together towards the betterment of humanity or we will suffer greatly. There is no greater need now than humans putting aside their egos. War, power, greed, capitalism, Neoliberalism - these are ALL driven by ego-centrism. They are also driven by patriarchy - the United States thus far has been the world power. Human beings NEED to embrace our TRUE origin - which is a collective. We are not individuals. We are ONE. We are one with nature, each other, and with the Creator/Universe. When we stop listening to the world and start listening to the Universe - a change happens. If you keep listening - the change will remain. Your anger and irritation will subside. You will quit wanting to argue with everyone ALL the damn time. You will want to learn about and explore spirituality. Suddenly - you will understand that we are ONE. Anyone reading this - you can stop listening to the world whenever you want to. Turn the news off. Find a new way to get your news from an independent source. The MSM is propaganda. All of it, not just Fox News. The goal is to cause fear and sow division. Divide and conquer is the oldest scheme of ruling the masses.

[@barbarachipman9436]

i have been through so many disappointments that i no longer want to even try.

[@eliprenten7066]

I've often been thinking that Disney movies create false expectations in many children/grown people.

[@AntonTL1000]

Could be something about it

[@hangukhiphop]

I think Disney gets scapegoated a little too much. It's a much broader set of problems attributable to mass media and consumerism as a whole, for which admittedly a really great mascot does Disney make.

[@teetor4293]

Media lies

[@bza6874]

What a surprise. Disney is a megacorporation, ofcourse they have an agenda. And if not them, it'll be the ones above them who has the agenda.

[@killoffman]

But really, children know that it is a fiction world. But when real world media show a false and pessimistic view of the actual real non-fiction world, it's only to be expected to destroy any expectations of the adult world.

[@LongmirTeron]

*_Greetings from India. I have found your channel really helpful during difficult times. 🤍 Yes, both Buddhism and Stoicism philosophy helps alot when faced with adversity._*

[@NatureFreak1127]

I am pretty sure Buddha didn't say that. This sounds like modern law of attraction quote.

[@jadsingh1202]

buddha didn't said that, that's a fake quote. here a real quote. "All that you are, arises from your thought. With your thought ,you make the world."

[@Misaelec7]

Life is suffering, reality is suffering, yet in our minds we remember old times as good and flawless, therefore we suffer further from melancholy. We live to suffer. It's up to us to get joy swimming in it.

[@eternity9691]

Your voice and words are so therapeutic. Listening to it before sleeping, so it delves in my conciousness ❤️❤️ so much love Einzelgänger❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Einzelgänger]

Nice to hear my voice has that effect on you ;)

[@thespecialone5812]

Haha, love this title as a german xD Andere Deutsche noch hier?

[@meneither3834]

He's Dutch

[@thespecialone5812]

@@meneither3834 I know, but the word Weltschmerz is german

[@vibes3626]

Auf jeden

[@Smitecrawler]

Jo, hier ;)

[@Einzelgänger]

Apologies for the pronunciation my dear neighbours!

[@sarmadali4]

Diogenes Laertius (VI.37): “One day, observing a child drinking out of his hands, he cast away the cup from his wallet with the words, ‘A child has beaten me in plainness of living.’”

[@RuRaynor]

Cupped hands are great until you want to drink tea.

[@inkberry3596]

Your voice sounds like the only familiar thing when I'm not in a very good place. Thank you.

[@Namaca_]

As a child. I didn't understand why we have money and didn't just do stuff for the greater good. Later I learned that because of humans being humans living like that is impossible, from the good of a heart.

[@labornurse]

True, sometimes you can't throw pearls before swine. You have to be careful who you help.

[@jonlucchargo8867]

Namaca humans will not reach enlightenment as a species IMO so it makes things feel hopeless. Also why people may as well just do what they want when they want, hopefully without being sadistic to others at the same time.

[@MK_ULTRA420]

​@@jonlucchargo8867 Careful what you wish for, one species' enlightenment is another species' extinction. By human societal standards, The Borg is "enlightened" as they have achieved collective singularity.

[@jonlucchargo8867]

MK ULTRA but human society will NOT reach enlightenment as a whole, there are very few that do reach enlightenment and most of those people can devote all their time to attaining enlightenment unlike the vast majority of people. An “enlightened” society would most likely have to destroy all other society’s to exist permanently and who is to say that a society has reached enlightenment objectively.

[@MK_ULTRA420]

@@jonlucchargo8867 Singularity is the closest example to objective enlightenment.

[@ClumpyWoods]

I suffer from this a lot, actually. I’m an empath and really I just feel a deep sadness after reading the media or similar. I’m trying to overcome it, but it’s hard. I do believe in hope, but I often write poetry just to help me cope with the darkness in life, I’ll send some if anyone wants to read it.

[@mr.mxyzptlk4751]

I would love to read your poetry. Do share!

[@gabriellaleighton]

I just discovered your videos and I’m very grateful for them. I’m an artist and I’ve been in presence of Weltschmerz since I was a kid. It’s a long history of psychical abuse and bullying because of a psychical deformity. Until now I thought I was just a negative person and that I should always be grateful for the little things, but I think embracing “life is suffering” as well as being grateful is important, expectations have been making me more miserable since the COVID-19 commotion started because all the plans I’ve been working for for years ended with the quarantine. After watching this video in particular I feel in peace. Thank you!

[@dosia1boby794]

You so beautiful! I sense Soul from higher realms who want to experience human condition,suffering etc....Every blessing

[@afrikazanj7768]

Recently discovered your channel. Enjoying the topics and presentation style. Very good work !

[@Einzelgänger]

Thank you Afrika Zanj!

[@RexTribution]

Your videos are one of the most important ones I'm watching here on YT, and I'm watching alot. I love the way you are going and I really sympathize with you. Keep it up! btw I'm from Germany so we're literally neighbours haha

[@Einzelgänger]

Hallo Nachbar, danke schön!

[@kingfisher9725]

I could have written exactly the same. And I'm German as well :)

[@lefteris1976]

The best video ive seen on youtube. Thank you so much for tapping into what a lot of us highly sensitive fragile artists feel about the world. Awareness, acceptance, consolation, personal purpose and altruism.

[@patrickkaminowski6380]

Thank you , great video. Now I have a term fixed to the emptiness, angst, boredom I’ve felt for the last few years. Not sure how to change my way of viewing my indifference and doom I have toward life. I’m trying to look to my long term goals as fuel but my depression seems to stomp on those.

[@JohnNovakovich]

The fact that anyone, anywhere, can be happy or peaceful or joyful is a miracle. It's what makes humanity worth... anything. Not necessarily the reality of those states, but their potential. But potential without reasonable possibility is cruel hope. And I feel like that describes where I am in life right now. I feel like I have the faint potential to see deeply into the world and pull out truth. Truth that can enrich human lives for as long as we exist. But I also know how small I am. How big the world is. And how even if I'm blessed with perfect perception, how little that benefits the world unless I am lucky and skilled and dedicated enough to spreading these messages. Sometimes I think, given how uncomfortable I've been in so many seemingly great circumstances, that I just wasn't meant to be happy. But others are. Others as real as me. And that's pretty wonderful.

[@BPrime-jy6vf]

Got the same feelings watching this video.

[@deadsoon]

Yeah, pretty much. I grew up in an abusive household, in which my hopes, dreams and will to live were stripped from me at a young age. Also grew up in a third world country, wherein the culture was obnoxiously ignorant and tyrannical. The abuse left me handicapped socially with a bunch of mental illnesses so I never connected with peers. Then a crisis struck my country and we lost any semblance of normality for years. I managed to escape but went through more traumatic experiences abroad. I have CPTSD from all these traumas. At times it gets better, but at times my mind cannot forget all I've seen, all I've been put through. I had my 8th suicide attempt three days ago. Tried to hang myself, didn't work. I'm so tired of this existence. All I've felt is pain. I've nebver felt happy. I've only witnessed tragedy. My life is better now yet I'm still distraught over this endless pain. It never ends.

[@p_quruta1726]

Hey yo, i'm truly sorry to hear your story. My life is also a tragedy, so i understand were you come from and i know how it feels. I can't imagine having to deal with these things everyday, you must be pretty strong I hope your life turns out well, you seem like a good person and i'd be sad if someone like you or me would off themselves ❤

[@clueless8516]

Hello stranger, I badly wish that I could do something to alleviate your pain. I hope and I pray that your life gets easier with time and that your wounds heal. I am glad that you have found this channel because this guy has the power to soothe ,to heal. There are many more people out there who can help you , I hope you find them.

[@alexasheeran1962]

It was uploaded just 15 minutes ago, and it is exacly what I needed today.

[@ranie4877]

The world doesn't rotates the way you want it to be. Appreciate everything in this world while we're here.

[@CasperFiles1969]

How do you love yourself if all you have are regrets, addictions and shit ton of bad habits? I wish I was someone else.

[@Einzelgänger]

Could the latter be the consequence of your lack of self-love? Sometimes you just need to turn things around. Take care..!

[@patrickpoulsen1]

By not giving a shit. We live. We die. The end.

[@elijahgarcia5504]

Thats self hatred bud we all experience it at one point or another in our lives, but thats where self forgiveness comes in, the past is dead just learn from it and from this moment on its a challenge well worth taking , be strnong youre valuable.

[@smoothie3376]

You're alive. You have time to create yourself into something else. Good luck. 😘

[@pranakhan]

It is through the deepest self reflection that can be found in meditation, that you find out that all of the things you listed are not YOU. They're pieces of past experiences that you carry forward into your present, and use to define who you think you are. This process of dragging the past forward defines your future. I read Dr. Joe Dispenza's "Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself", which showed me that I was constructing my reality around a negative past. Once I realized that, through the meditation I work to construct a new reality around a future of my own design. Removing those elements of life, those obstacles, that keep me from a truer version of myself.

[@PracticalInspiration]

I think you make my favourite videos on philosophy on KZbin, really exceptional content. Learnt a great deal from this share!

[@ryanjacob8786]

I bought your book and enjoyed reading it . Good job

[@Einzelgänger]

Thank you Ryan! Good to hear!

[@yanna9702]

Hey! I would love that you talk about Spinoza one day! I know very little but I have seen lately that stoïcism and existentialism are widely discussed as alternatives of nihilism. But I think that Spinoza actually have an even more liberating philosophy. At least, it is a great path to discover :) I love your channel anyways, keep it up!

[@readmore8740]

As a child, my first favorite author was Hans Christian Anderson. Not many happy scenarios...

[@Ominous89]

Red Pills hurt, because they contain Weltschmerz. It's not fear. It's the same anger you get when somebody constantly lied to you about everything, for years or even a life long.

[@swellpoetry7321]

Your videos always reveal themselves at the right time. Thank you for creating such thought-invoking content that is both interesting and informative!

[@intreoo]

I've experienced weltschmerz quite a bit of time, but one day, during the summer of last year, it all hit me like a truck. I became confronted with the brutal reality of climate change, socio-ecological collapse, and the ever-increasing disparities of corporate capitalism in Western society, etc. All of this was too much for me, to the extent that I genuinely wondered if there was a point in living if the future will continue to be so bleak. Even though it brings back painful memories, I'm so glad to have discovered the word weltschmerz, because it's something that I've lived through so many times.

[@Jordy120]

Nice! Serendipity has once again led me to something thought provoking and close to home. Thanks.

[@bluefoz]

Another video that really knocks it out of the park. Thank you for your continued efforts to bring new ideas and concepts to us! I want to adress your use of the word "suffering" in the end of the video though. The stoics distinguish pain and suffering: Pain is a natural fact. Whether it be emotional or physical, pain is a part of life. Suffering, however, arises from our judgments about life and the adversity and pain we face. And since we have the power to retract and redefine our judgments, it is wholly within our power to stop suffering. If you stub your toe or if your spouse leaves you, that certainly hurts, but it is our judgments about these events that fill us with anger, sorrow, anxiety and ultimately suffering.

[@dosia1boby794]

brilliant!

[@davidschantz5363]

Develop your own sense of goodness and touch others when you can... A small universe, your own, works wonders... Stay strong.

[@valkyrie5948]

Thank you couldn’t put the word to the feeling

[@80neptune]

I've suffered from Weltschmerz since I was very young. It has only become worse. I struggle to believe how acknowledging that life is suffering can enlighten me.

[@WaterIsLife77]

Well, damn. Thanks for keeping it real. Also, thank you so much for all the content you've shared during this time. Everyone take care,and stay safe and healthy.💞

[@Michael_black777]

sometimes my mind just can't believe how hard life is, it's like life is conscious and deliberately tend to be dark

[@cryztalqueer]

"I just want to sleep."

[@QuesadillaLover]

Having lived in a big city (grew up in Los Angeles, now live in Las Vegas) you experience this quite often. You experience the dichotomy of good and evil in the same day. I remember once I was driving to the beach in Malibu, looking at the water thinking how beautiful everything was until later I was driving through Skid Row in downtown la and feeling this feeling of hopelessness and sorrow. Heroin addicts, prostitutes, drug addicts, etc. I remember that moment feeling the world itself was hopeless and lost.

[@laaaliiiluuu]

Humans have this tendency to focus on the extremes. Most of reality is somewhere in between.

[@dustind4694]

A brief aside: titans do not shrug. You are stronger than you know for even being here.

[@heyro1939]

I just found this in a desperate attempt to calm myself. My Weltschmerz is so heavy.

[@JJBushfan]

This man is a delight to listen to. Such lucidity and eloquence of expression in a language which is clearly not native to him. And he's suddenly answering a lot of my questions.

[@jasoncampbell3955]

Good video. I like the juxtaposition of a few philosophies' reaction when people experience the world's pain or the dissatisfaction people may experience when their expectations don't conform with reality, causing anxiety, depression, boredom, etc. However, as an alternate way of reacting to world pain, I personally have chosen to do the inner-work regarding personal authenticity (individuation), merging the light and shadow of myself, while expressing my displeasure with the world. Believe it or not, it is quite liberating!

[@obas143]

Thanks a lot you helped me relief from my anxiety.

[@mulekezicanorole]

your videos has been helping me a lot. thank you.

[@kheeper1963]

Not an easy pill to swollow. BUT, again, thank you for putting things in perspective, a grateful reminder.

[@kimsherlock8969]

Yes is a great description of someone taking along time to clear terms of cruelty they have experienced Compassion for the fair treatment of life becomes important at the sacrifice of their own lifes happiness 😊 There is no fairness . There is balance.

[@Rumbaila12]

Don't try to change the world and end the pain. You're not in control of that. It will you make frustrated, causes Weltschmerz. You only can control your life. And if you don't create pain a lot is done. Sending peace to everyone. :)

[@roydamanna]

"Our character is determined more by the absence of certain experiences than by the experiences we have undergone."

[@CloWillaerts]

Ik volg u al een tijdje. Maar de manier waarop je omgaat met de huidige crisis, echt waar: respect ✊

[@ThatOpinionIsWrong]

Ive always read books and articles about the matrix, I wanted to escape, see things through - how they trully are. I realized how disgusting and sad this world really is. Now I escape to video games, fiction books and movies to escape the pain of being conscious.

[@taweya9633]

Deep thinkers make every experience worthwhile. A rosy view is naive. But believing that we are here for a noble cause is good for our well being. Believing that who put us here, put us for a noble cause restores mental strength. We can still find meaning in connection if the world is collapsing. Much love to you guys. This video made my day💕

[@dosia1boby794]

beautiful!

[@mesCheerios]

for real i have this. I live in constant anxiety knowing that everyone around me consumes the flesh of murdered innocents out of pleasure, not necessity. I find it so hard to live in this world just eat my flesh too...

[@aakashmathur228]

Exactly what I am facing for nearly 6 years now.

[@guypersona6285]

Loved this, and I really think this is one of the main troubles of the west, along with the inability to accept some uncomfortable facts: The problem with ennui as well as Weltschmerz is that we project our ideals onto reality and, as a consequence, we are disappointed with the outcome. We cannot bear the pain of the world, because we think that this pain has no right to be here. Moreover, we feel entitled to a world that spares us, and also spares other people, and when we discover that is doesn’t, we are unable to reconcile with the idea that we are not entitled to anything but life, complete with all its darkness. People are cruel, selfish, and try to screw each other over every day. Things like war, murder, greed, and violence have been an inherent part of life since the dawn of time. The wish to banish them is like trying to deny our humanity, which is probably never going to happen until the day that either humans are dehumanized, or erased from the universe. But as the inadequacies of humanity are part of being human, so are ‘good’ qualities like being righteous and compassionate. Thus, the world is a complete spectrum of what we have designated to be good and evil: and if we cannot bear the dark, we cannot bear life itself. When we suffer from Weltschmerz, we might want to ask ourselves why we keep on resisting what is. What ideals create in us the inability to accept that real life doesn’t work out ideally, but simply the way it works out. Really liked what you wrote there.

[@kingfisher9725]

Same :)

[@rob5197]

By not accepting the ( often immaginary )wrongs of this world humanity try to readdrees them by protesting riots revolutions only to find that them have changed name not gone away ___anyway here in the west the trend is td promoting consumismo as a form of achieved happiness __ we are also costantly warned that any news or tv programme may cause offense or distress __manipolation of the mind risultino in a pandemic of presumed mental health issue ensue __

[@mesCheerios]

It is more difficult for people who actually practise being harmless to cope with the greed of society as a whole. Apparently we are part of society...but as individuals we are not contributing to parts of society that perpetuate suffering. Create real pain, loss of freedom etc. out of desire for pleasure/ ignorance/not wanting to be in touch with their personal contribution. Do u understand what i mean? It is right that we should try not to be in despair about things outside our control. However, it does make a human feel isolated when no one around u practises good values. Humans are social animals and v capable of empathy. We want to understand eachother but then our parents, friends, teachers, workmates are all fine with exploitation of other humans and other animals. Further, they often defend it and call us arrogant for simply living our life as true to our values as we can. It's not expecting the world to be perfect but simply wishing we could connect with the people around us.

[@arthurjeiel6264]

I love that the comment sections of einzelgänger's videos are always filled with great quotes, both from famous figures and just wise people. You guys are feeding me good material for school essays lol

[@TheSilverGate]

Thank you for mentioning the treatment to animals, it's a tough fight by oneself 👍

[@ryteshghotane6214]

This is one of your best work. Keep up the good work. I hope in future a large number of people can grasp on this notion of life and reality.

[@oftenwrong.]

I am bored and depressed because my work hours have been cut. It seems like it will be like this forever. But things will be okay in the long run. My best to you all! Hang in there!

[@sriramvasudevan6901]

"Portal to spiritual journey is the confrontation with the harsh reality". Woww... you nailed it with this line!

[@youbian]

“You are not entitled to anything but life, will all its darkness.”

[@jovenfrantzborigas4554]

After watching videos in this channel, I feel more wise but at same time have this unexplained sadness.

[@FR-ty5vn]

If life were merely suffering, we would indeed become accustomed to it - life includes suffering, pleasure, joy, sadness, hope, achievement, disappointment, dream, etc. We tend to oversimplify so we can understand but life is complex.

[@robertc2413]

As I've gotten older, I've gained the perspective that.... All is random. Celebrate good fortune, laugh at the bad...in the end we get both.

[@mariozorro8420]

As a smart ass teenage student assigned to do a book report I went to the library and chose one of the thinnest books on the shelf. It was Siddhartha by Herman Hesse and was the first step of a long journey that find's me here 50 years later Thank you for this channel

[@rossanaluna4458]

"This is the bad place." SHELSTROP, Eleanor

[@siddharthabajpai7575]

Love from India, Love from the land of Gautama Buddha!

[@El-ms8dl]

This video describes exactly how I have been feeling for the past couple of years... I don't know how to change the way I think

[@hothands9668]

I don't know about your habbits or Hobby's but find yourself and let you mind be

[@thekadju2450]

all these people managed to accept this in some what way but the big question everyone is asking is,how? How do you change your being to simply just accept something? Easier said than done.

[@zovalentine7305]

5:48 break time. I don't should on others or myself. It helps get a grip⚘

[@smarteski]

Another great video with excellent, original content. Thanks so much for making this. It's very helpful

[@Einzelgänger]

Thanks Steve! Appreciated!

[@veganQTPie]

“It is curious that while good people go to great lengths to spare their children from suffering, few of them seem to notice that the one (and only) guaranteed way to prevent all the suffering of their children is not to bring those children into existence in the first place.” ― David Benatar , Better Never to Have Been: The Harm of Coming into Existence

[@linkinpark8628]

Thank You for this video!!! i really needed it right now in this quarantine

[@IsmaelAngelus]

This was one of the best videos in the channel

[@timothybrown5955]

This video just f*cked me up so much especially at the end

[@Lyachos]

Got that shit right now thanks to the current pandemic. I had depression before but now it got worse and i feel like i fell into a deep dark hole with no coming back out. The last bit of hope i had for me & my life has left me and now i'm just camping deep in the dark hole. Not knowing what will come from behind me or from in front of me, i just sit there, afraid, waiting out the shit that is happening around me, closing my eyes and hoping the horror will end, but it won't, it never will. Now i have to embrace the darkness around me and seek away out of this dark valley i am trapped in, but i'm not sure if i can climb these steep walls of slippery rock with the wetness that is making me slip being made out of the fears and feelings i have for the past and future. I can only hope to climb out of this hell when all of my mind is not focused on my past or future anymore, or on my supposedly hopeless current state. My mind needs to be free of all that, free of past and future, only in the moment where i will not allow any thought of fear or thinking doubt to cross my mind so i can climb these rocks up to real humanity again. But i'm afraid that when i'm up there i will be one of a few, if not alone. Not having realised that i was not alone in the valley, but the whole of humanity was trapped with me in it.

[@azj2894]

For me who was born a stateless person. This content relates to my feelings very much.

[@nidhithegreat1432]

When KZbin knows you better than your friends 😳😳

[@GHOST-pi2zq]

i didnt know what this was until recently, my german friend told me about it and apparently it's something ive always felt on and off, ive always just chucked it off as extreme empathy..its been especially hard this 2020.

[@peakyblinder2114]

This is the best channel in all this platform!

[@brain0nfire]

My grandmother dropped her baby brother when she was an infant and the kid died; I was watched disney movies. She is the happiest, most healthy 90yr old; I live in constant weltschmerz. "The gods send nuts to those who have no teeth."

[@sandeeproy6564]

Me: (reads the title) Well that sounds dangerous!

[@romandecaesar4782]

Thank you for this and all of your other videos!!!

[@hiTekHOBO55]

To joyfully participate in the sorrow of the world… tuff one… 😥

[@GladysAmelia]

Thank you for this perfectly timed wisdom.

[@shaka994]

The story of Siddartha is beautifully expressed in Herman Hesse's novel by the same name. I definitely recommend it to anyone experiencing this.

[@ViVeriVniversvmVivusVici]

Steppenwolf is one of the all time favorites. Damien was ok. I've never gotten around to reading Siddhartha. Also, why not bother to spell the title correctly? What's so important in your life that you don't put any respect on the name?

[@wmpetroff2307]

I really enjoy the biographical piccys of earlier scholars. I also am very keen on the art work you show. I especially like the hue of blue at 5:20.