Stoicism in The Shawshank Redemption

[@LikeStoriesofOld]

I went with a slightly different approach on this one; instead of spelling everything out I thought it would be interesting to present a few meditations on Stoic philosophy (see description for sources) and juxtapose them with visual hints and quotes from The Shawshank Redemption; in doing so leaving it up to you to interpret how exactly it all ties into each other. I would love to hear your thoughts!

[@ahmedibnadam5038]

Like Stories of Old How did you come up with this idea?@?!

[@troysimmons9025]

Really enjoy your channel. You do a very good job. Would love you to review Nocturnal Animals and an old Spielberg movie Empire of the Sun.

[@aforowycz]

I second Nocturnal Animals!

[@PossibleCinema]

Brilliant work. I`m following your channel for a while now (saw all videos) and this slightly different approach combines your strongest assets: love for movies, your inquisitive intellect, knowledge and the skill to create a cohesive flow of thoughts (mirrored by the excellent scene selection), aimed at the fundamental questions of life. And you do find answers. Grounded in your findings (from your own life) and supported by your aesthetic choices which also makes this not only an educational journey but also an example of art. Thank you.

[@THISGUY990]

Do you have a written version of this? I would really like to be able to read this.

[@joncomas]

" it is better to direct your actions towards a goal with an uncertain outcome than to experience the fear that arises from a life without a purpose" DAMN!!

[@MarkNOTW]

Comas Vivas That one stuck with me as well.

[@shipwrecker37]

"Virtue, even just attempted virtue, brings light. Indulgence brings fog." - CS Lewis

[@Naturestheway]

I will admit I've been the latter, but oh so trying to fix such nonsense ✌ Thx for your comment!

[@kungfuman82]

Indeed! That was powerful!

[@cpf6125]

That's my take home line too ... powerful and striking statement.

[@JohnM...]

This film saved my mother's life. My father died, and she retreated into drunken stupors. Nothing could reach her. She told me afterwards, while watching this film in a drunken stupor, she was hit like lightening by the line of Andy: "...I guess it comes down to a simple choice....get busy livin' ....or get busy dyin' ". THAT'S GODDAMN RIGHT.

[@indiracamotim2858]

Thank you for sharing this. It does make one wake up. I hope that she’s better now.

[@jawadahmed2520]

I dont get this line ...can anyone explain me?

[@AnnoyingMoose]

@@jawadahmed2520 Stop feeling sorry for yourself thinking that you can't do anything about your situation. Either do the best you can with what you've got or give up pretending that things are going to change by themselves.

[@doloreslehmann8628]

@@jawadahmed2520 I believe it was another Stoik philosopher who said: You always have the option to say "I quit" and leave the game. But if you stay, don't complain and play it well."

[@lesleyhubble2976]

@@jawadahmed2520ou have two choices in life ,when everything is working against you. You either get on with living life or wither away and die, basically you give up. You make the choices.

[@JJ-wn3yy]

The protagonists in Shawshank go through so much suffering, and I need a belief system to make the chaos of life meaningful. It took a me a long time to accept that the world was just unfair, that sometimes so much senseless injustice happens to good people, and that sometimes bad people get away with their crimes. I think Stoic philosophy helps me not to put excessive judgements on reality, wanting to always change the world for a utopia it could be, and instead truly emotionally accepting how things really are. Psychologically I think one component of stoic philosophy can be translated into the following: Allow yourself to feel negative emotions without judging yourself, and allow yourself to feel positive emotion without the desire to cling to it. Thanks for the upload.

[@docshardy]

tots agree

[@LikeStoriesofOld]

That's a great way to put it!

[@samlee3039]

If you want to change the world into a utopia, you will always fail. Instead, one should focus upon things one can change and pursue that with the understanding that it would take a lot of effort, time and energy and even then nothing may be achieved or a very diluted form of it is achieved. Your attitude towards change and utopia can also be used to justify inaction in the face of injustice since the world is unfair, so why bother. I hope it doesn't take you down that path.

[@AnandSharma-qt3gi]

Jessica Jones the scripture "astavakra gita " will help you more

[@antwan1357]

Learning about stoicism helped alleviate chronic heartburn for me.

[@SamirPatnaik]

This channel is the elixir of life for me.. After suffering for ages from the venom of post-modern worldview... The stories of the old are salvaging my fractured identity. I have nothing but immensely passionate gratitude to offer you, sire.

[@RickMacDonald19]

Much wisdom to be found in the stories of old, in case you haven't seen him in the media recently look up Jordan Peterson, he is a wealth of knowledge on the subject, in addition to being an astute interpreter, and great orator.

[@SamirPatnaik]

Rick MacDonald Thank you so much for the mention. Indeed, I am aware of Jordan Peterson and his prowess in the subject. I also enjoy Terrence Mckenna's rhapsodical monologues too. The labrynthine nature of his wisdom and insight about the human condition, flowing out in a lyrical, melodic, fashion pacifies my anxious mind.

[@deanodog3667]

Samir Patnaik change your thoughts and change your world !

[@SamirPatnaik]

deano dog Indeed a great idea. But how does one go about changing thoughts?

[@deanodog3667]

Samir Patnaik read and absorb the correct books and change is inevitable !

[@mostafaal-bazzaz7356]

10 and a half minutes of pure wisdom.

[@piglet2548]

Every month I watch this video..

[@westminsterabbey.6916]

@@piglet2548 I should do the same. I really needed this today.

[@CallmeOzymandias]

Me too...

[@abirishtiaque9749]

"To love someone is within your control. The judgement that this love should be returned and it should be so forever is not". Absolutely beautiful.

[@Lacostanico]

Yeah I feel doubtful about that one....is it really in our control to love someone or not? Not sure

[@memoranda1]

@@Lacostanico .....yes it is.....

[@Lacostanico]

@@memoranda1 great argument professor.....

[@memoranda1]

@@Lacostanico 😁😁😁😁😁

[@pufftiloe]

​@@Lacostanico Either way could be argued honestly. No it's not: We choose we interact with and how we do it but emotions are not created, they developed. We don't choose who we love but we put ourselves in circumstances where love can be born Yes it is: Though love can be born we can choose where it is born. You can't control whether you like someone but you can choose how close you become with them, you can choose to allow the circumstances in which love is born to happen

[@nolannbinet904]

I've lost count of the number of times I've come back to this video. Thank you

[@be_co_beep]

Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. You always manage to make me rethink my philosophies that I live by. I find that watching your videos gives me this sense of calmness and understanding of how we should treat each other, including ourselves. Thank you for such beautiful videos that always take me on a trip inward.

[@MrRichofheart]

re: rethinking. on your trip inward[how do i treat others/myself] suggestion ......do what dr. carl jung did....... ask yourself......... what myth am i living? when you know please share it.

[@ThomasPH123]

I just experienced a personal existential crisis today which weighed me down considerably and the nihilistic feelings emerged again...and then this video popped up in my feed and brought me back from the threshold of that abyss, thank you.

[@permaculturedandfree2448]

A good reminder of what you have

[@jonojudge]

I'm glad you found something which helped bring you down friend.

[@jonojudge]

from your existential crisis that is!

[@CricketWebNet]

Same thing happened to me and this video appeared. I thank the owner of this channel.

[@pgrothschild]

Look up Jordan Peterson if you haven't already.

[@Nderevko75]

This video LEGIT helped me lost 130lbs. I came back to it so many times. Wrote the quotes out. My transformation is in my KZbin channel if anyone cares. But most importantly yeah this video essay is in my heart. Thank you.

[@noproblem2big337]

When life dishes out injustice, heartache and pain in your life, don't be a victim and don't be bitter...strive to find happiness and purpose in your life and try to make this world a better place

[@bingecommunity4509]

Marcus Aurelius was way ahead of his time , his writings will touch and have a lasting impression on the mind for centuries to come

[@Crypto_Ghost1]

If I had known there's a channel like this I would have spent my life searching for it. Pure goodness. Love you creator.

[@YashSharmaFitness]

Disclaimer: you'll have to watch at least twice to understand the ultimate context. P.S- such gripping voice. Beautiful lessons.

[@sanskarchourasia6856]

Hey I didn't expected you here, you also follow stoicism?

[@L.iamCarroll]

"Embrace the beautiful foolishness of acting without expectation" Wow! I think the most beautiful quote of this masterpiece video essay actually belongs to the narrator. Well done LSOO, as close to perfect as a KZbin clip can ever be. Congratulations and thank you, thank you very, very much.

[@shipwrecker37]

I think this is the aspect of childhood that we are meant to keep, and some folks develop it again with old age --- the foolishness of "being" just for being's sake. No need for an outcome, just delighting in little things that we get to do.

[@ZUUL117]

I heard this everyday when I was in my personal prison; this got me through some hard times, and I still revisit this to keep up with the lesson learned

[@shipwrecker37]

Absolutely right. Prisons aren't just physical, and I think that's why Shawshank is loved by many.

[@madhupriyasengupta7924]

I come back to this everytime I hit a road block! You don't know how you have helped me :) Thank you !

[@daniel_netzel]

I think that this film might be my pick for most inspirational of all time, and this video really captures that for me. I'm forever impressed by your willingness to explore new formats and try different things with your videos. Congrats on 50K subs, I'm sure soon you'll have ten times that amount my friend.

[@charmedprince]

Film Radar How do you compare The Shawshank Redemption to A Beautiful Mind? In terms of inspirational themes?

[@robo1742]

180k 4/2019

[@michaelheery7427]

PAPILLION HAS GREAT CONCEPTS.

[@glx4909]

Based on Alexander Dumb-ass.. sorry, Dumàs's 'The Count of Monte Cristo.'

[@ilmarinen79]

It's nice to read a comment like this and see that the number mentioned has been swelling many times over. I'd like to add: Great narration and a real gem of a channel. Thank you for choosing to do this.

[@bradforddean1]

What got me was 8:15 "stress instead about the virtue of your commitment and embrace the beautiful foolishness of acting without expectation" (Marcus Aurelius).

[@tkmextra]

I've watched this video 20+ times since 2020

[@piglet2548]

Me too brother! Me too!

[@tkmextra]

@@piglet2548 now that I'm here, gotta watch again

[@RealBigfootFilms]

This is why being in the school system for so long is detrimental to the soul.

[@mxxkxxg]

Fraser Waldron you could have gotten that education with a free library card

[@DoomerDad]

RealBigfootFilms , oh yeah. You said it

[@NASkeywest]

RealBigfootFilms amen. School is used to brainwash us to be obedient followers.

[@DoomerDad]

Mike Smith , yes, you’re better off in a library, however, even public libraries are heavily censored and controlled. A “college course in philosophy” is really a stranglehold on thought. You can fool yourself in believing you are “expanding your mind” in class, but stray too far to the fence and you’ll suffer the consequences.

[@Nangong123]

@@DoomerDad Interesting viewpoint

[@FocusClimbing]

Beautiful, man. You took one of my favorite stories and made it stunningly relevant to my life. Thank you, sincerely.

[@doloreslehmann8628]

Thank you so much for this! You brought me to tears, and again you showed me that every wise person in the world essentially has the same message. Over times, places, cultures, it's all the same wisdom forever. Why then is it so hard for us to grasp it? What a great movie! A true masterpiece.

[@ramonedetroitguam6075]

the movie is about being aware of the system, being bullied by the system and escaping the system to take control of your life....

[@richardsantanna5398]

A lot like cuckoo's nest. Although that was more self imposed.

[@beastmasterbg]

I think its about escaping but still have stoicm to survive stay grounded and not let anything put you down

[@OZ88]

@@richardsantanna5398 cuckoo's nest is metaphorical and more complicated since it deals with traumas which were imposed on us by the egos of others and the system we live in.

[@enzoorciuoli328]

@@OZ88 ego is ego constant variable,no vacuum

[@orangewarm1]

for you. for me it is about hope.

[@selfaware1144]

There is something magical about this video. It calms me soul.

[@vincnt9537]

i agree. the magical thing about this video is..is you. no one can take it away

[@kozmicre982]

A bath of sage teachings that purges much illness that effects any soul, and reconciles the light as the healer and ancient of all ages, all our days written in our very essence. A kindness is paid with the same vocation, thank you for these videos which can make all the difference in the world, even if it were only one, that one wouldn't be forsaken, its clear truth that we are never really alone. Blessing for Blessing to your house prospers as such, an overflowing Spring of primordial waters.

[@thewarrior777]

I am so glad I found your channel. The timing couldn't be more perfect. Some of what I have watched already are the exact things I needed to hear in this moment in time.

[@arifabdi5220]

What a beautiful & amazing video you make, the combination of the film , philosopy and your voice is just.....(speechless)

[@JaredJanes]

I gotta give it to the Stoics, they did a great job defining enlightenment from a western perspective. I wonder if it was simply an ideal, or if they were able to truly live up to that ideal.

[@artmelnikov6504]

They had to define it the way a western mind can understand. The eastern definition (Buddha) is too elusive for the western mind.

[@donguy8413]

Art Melnikov ancient sages who lived once, their beliefs are already too much for modernmen to understand. To grasp Buddha's enlightenment is pure wishful thinking.

[@STho205]

Stoicism is a pragmatic personal philosophy based on maintaining personal virtue and not imposing unrighteousness judgement upon others or nature around you, simply because you didn't will it to be that way. There are many thinkers, rabbinical philosophers and synodic bishops in that Hellenistic time, +/- 350 AD, that said the same for your everyday existence, even though they may have said other things about your greater existence. Often their wisdom is dismissed because they seem too familiar or they are not novel to the modern person. As to the Buddah, it is an enlightenment discipline that is fundamentally existential, but it does not truly deal with creating a better world through community interaction, however an escape from temporality to an atemporal enlightened bliss of the one. Some other philosophies and existential religions of the era try to accomplish improvements in both.

[@mileskay7566]

What's tragic is that despite all of Markus' strength in character, wisdom, martyrdom, and influence over his world, his son rebelled and became a monster and a foolish disgrace to his name.

[@unequaled1002]

If I remember right it was Seneca who said that if we were able to see a true stoic, he would not look human to us, he would be beyond .

[@doctorstrangerlove6001]

Sometimes I lose my way, but you are a reminder to me how I want to live my life. Well done sir.

[@vineetkumarpandey3003]

I thank you from the core of my heart. You have shown me hope in this difficult time of mine. Every word, every quote was a respite from the harshness of life, like a guide showing me the direction and the correct way to tread the path of life. Thank you again ! Take care.

[@mileskay7566]

Sir, you are nothing short of a modern day philosopher, albeit a small one. You have my ear. It is always a blessing to come across great thinkers living at the same time as myself.

[@Rompf123]

I loved it! A year a go I got really inspired by the stoic philosophy and I adapted it in to my life. I have to say that it really changed everything, my relationships, my goals, my interests and the type of choices I was making but especially the way I saw the world. I read a lot of Marcus Aurelia's at the time, I loved meditations. Honestly both your videos and nerdwriter1 are inspiring me to make my own video. Cheers and thanks for the video.

[@johnmanole4779]

How did you implement it? I don't know how to do it.

I've known this channel for a good while and I've read several books on stoicism. It took me quite long to discover you've done this video and I must say it's absolutely brilliant. Thank you!

[@namanchaturvedi8897]

Stoicism-Advaita Vedanta-Buddhism-Taoism 4 gems of the world!

[@1247111]

Yeah.. haha It all ends in the front of Nihilism -- The terminus of all

[@euphoria728]

Stoicism is already . part of Advaita Vedanta, Its called being a "Stithpragya". One that Krishna sought Arjun to become

[@mrdraynay]

Now I understand how stoicism is a valuable philosophical strength to my own faith. Thank you very much for this brilliant work!

[@Satsui_No_Hado]

Going through an incredibly tough time the last 12 days, videos like this give me hope, one of my favorite movies, you did this video Justice great job thank you again you gave me the perspective I needed after 12 days in the Darkness

[@etangbose4755]

Mike az don’t give up people are there for you always even if you may not see it that way

[@Jkilla549]

This video is beautiful & I'm not ashamed to say tears were streaming down my face by the time it ended. Amazing work!

[@junedtan2]

Man, finally ❤️ my personal best movie of all time gets covered by you in such a beautifully deep way. I actually love this format, although on first minutes I was confused because it is unusual of you. But your selection of Stoic quotes and the way you recite them.. man! Awesome!

[@patrickkelly737]

Why are you so amazing. Why are you so great. Everything you touch is gold. Today I am grateful for you.

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This presentation is a straight up masterpiece. I think it’s perfect

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Best channel in youtube by far. Your wisdom has enriched my soul so much, for that I thank you.

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Beautiful. I am not having the best of time in my life at the moment, but this really offered some perspective on how to possibly make things better.

[@ash8207]

This is just so uplifting & beautiful, it really brought tears to my eyes. This ancient wisdom is a source of inspiration & hope, and it reminds all of us to just enjoy life, be courageous, follow our conscience, not stress about society's expectations & ultimately not worry about those things that we can't control. We can't control the world but we can control ourselves & how we feel & act. We can't prevent greed, injustice & evil in the world, but we can prevent it in ourselves. Balance & honesty, in all things, is so important. So much unfiltered truth & wisdom in this wonderful video, it's such a pleasure to watch this channel. Thank you so much for sharing this with us, much respect, love & admiration to you!

[@IrvineTruth]

Stunning. One of the best KZbin videos ever made. Thank you. I feel I am a better person for watching.

[@BiskitBandit]

This has been my #1 film since I first saw it. And whenever it appears on TV, no matter how late it is, I cannot help but sit and watch. Thank you for this thought provoking video essay on a brilliant, emotionally effective film.

[@JeffKeffs]

Wonderful format! The video essay part of youtube is getting very inflated and stale so new ideas like this is exactly what is needed to stick out, keep it up!

[@balltoball1]

Lsoo... you have no idea the profound help that this 2 part series has provided me. thank you, from the bottom of my heart

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I have only recently discovered your channel and I have to say it is the best thing I have watched on YT. Thought=provoking, insightful, moving and many other wonderful qualities. I am starting to work my way through your catalogue. Deep and sincere thanks LSOO. Blair.

[@kurtjohnston8370]

your videos always make my eyes swell with tears, but your channel title makes me smile as it makes me reminisce of Denethor to Faramir "...like a king of Old" .. just beautiful

[@vicenteortegarubilar9418]

When I was a child watching this film I would say to myself, this characters are really serious.......this is a serious movie, it must be good (it was really good)

[@pradeepkharta5953]

Plz tell the nam of movie

[@marstonsneddon8692]

@@pradeepkharta5953 waynes world

[@Naturestheway]

@@pradeepkharta5953 Shawshank Redemption!! It will be one of the greatest stories you've ever seen. I use to fall asleep to it for years

[@Amadeus451]

I appreciate the analysis of media through the lens of ethical, personal obligation and self-morality. Keep the humanities alive, we need them now more than ever

[@zanetruesdale8336]

Added this to my list of favourite videos. Beautiful. Just... Beautiful.

[@toknowsport7257]

"this will go as they must, man lives within it" that is beautiful

[@dnkfcr]

I've watched this video 200+ times now. I come back to it every time I need some inspiration

[@KINGJOCK]

This is a great video. I’ve watched it at least 20 times in the last 2 days. Thanks for posting

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Discovered this channel day before yesterday...... The best gift I could give myself this year.

[@AddisonFan44]

Great concept! Love seeing you experiment with what video essays can achieve.

[@cantoalma6503]

Happiness is to be content with what you already have....to know how to use your own space and navigate your own inner power or outside yourself without judgement . I have found what I was looking for. Thank You for such beautiful and refined thought!!

[@aforowycz]

Amazing! I was so excited to see you were doing a video on Shawshank and then doubly excited when I saw that you were integrating it with the philosophy of stoicism. Truly superb job!

[@sativaluckus2694]

Stories have always played a huge part in molding who we are, as an individual or as a society. That beautiful art has in modern times become fractured and debased. This work gathers those many threads and weaves them into a life raft, one that helps me keep my head above water. Thank you for your work. “Work is love made visible." Khalil Gibran

[@winstonraksham4416]

one thing I learned from this movie is "hope is dangerous thing, keeping faith is good"

[@shankarchoudhary1061]

Sorry can you please explain how hope is different from faith?

[@winstonraksham4416]

Shankar Choudhary when you hope,it means you are expecting. when that expectation not happens your heart brokes but when you have faith, it doesn't expects nothing

[@enzoorciuoli328]

@@winstonraksham4416 faith action,hope expectations

[@anoldtimer]

Hope: You expect something Faith: You know something will happen, just don’t know what or when. There’s one saying in Islam (maybe even in other abrahamic religions) “Musa (Moses) didn’t know what would happen when he was in front of an ocean with the pharaohs soldiers following him, but he knew that God would not let him go.” Faith.

[@topdog1128]

"Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things. And no good thing ever dies".... You may wanna rewatch the movie...

[@LTCAproductions]

I watch this movie once every month or so. Movies like this, inception, interstellar, Batman trilogy, lone survivor, saving private Ryan, sea of trees.. I’m sure I’m forgetting others but I can’t explain my love for these films

[@LTCAproductions]

@Olson _ I’ve been meaning to get around to that one for awhile I just don’t stream movies often enough to ever consider it when I am on

[@BakaryD]

Beautiful. I practice stoicism. Thanks Marcus Aurelius

[@Nekrocow]

I cry in joy every single time I watch this video. Thank you.

[@InterpretingAesthetic]

This is beautiful, I might even consider making my own video essay breaking this down in my own interpretation.

[@LikeStoriesofOld]

Haha I would love to see that!

[@afghosting8772]

My confidence in the virtue of man is bolstered by your work. Thank you. This video is genius.

[@andreithe2nd908]

This channel is pure gold. Keep it up man, you re doing an amazing job!

[@Callisto_Arcas]

I've only recently discovered your channel. I am currently going thru your library and these past 2 days am starting to feel a strange calm. I think I found your content just in time. Thank you!

[@fredericjuliard4261]

The Shawshank Redemption is always a win. Merci. In France We call this Movie : Les Évadés. But I prefer the original title : The Shawshank Redemption. ;)

[@fredericjuliard4261]

+Steve McBride ;)

[@samanders2676]

Truly. Redemption is such a beautiful word. If I maybe so bold, I could go a step further and add that Redemption is the father of Hope. Andy was redeemed in the Shawshank prison and the resulting feeling was a profound optimism of hope. It was the two major theme the movie was woven around. The film was a masterpiece!

[@ciprianstemate4040]

In Romania we call it Închisoarea îngerilor (prison of angels)

[@evo481]

In Greece it's called Last exit: Rita Hayworth :)

[@michawkwalter4205]

In German it is Called Die Verurteilten wich just translates to the Convicted. Not a good Title for this movie in my Opinion so I stick with the Original Titel as well.

[@akashtanavade1689]

25 years of shawashank redemption. One of the best things I love about the movie and learned from it is the awareness of Andy Dufresne about the opportunities around him. He always stays inspired for living his life and never loses hope.

[@BrianAnderson-7]

One day you will have more subscribers than you will know what to do with :) I'll be there to see it :)

[@JaredJanes]

Very un-stoic of you sir :P

[@RetroPowered]

The message in this video is so moving. Imagine if everyone in the whole world looked at life like this?

[@kon310]

dude you're fucking brilliant! I can't get enough of your videos! never stop doing what you're doing right now.

[@smusic-vm1zd]

I forgot stoicism for a bit, read about it thought about it used it but forgotten after a while. This reminded me of the beauty of stoicism and why it is so important that I make it a part of my live and love all that it stands for. Thank you.

[@avatarkorr9854]

Living without a purpose is one of my biggest fear and I'm feeling that now.

[@semi-relatablerants3964]

When you quoted Marcus Aerelius, it gave me a kick. I could understand who you were quoting without ever looking at my screen - without ever searching the quotes up. Meditations is taking me forever to read, definitely worth it as I‘m striving more and more to adhere to stoic belief everyday

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I was taken by a pleasant surprise :) Stumbled upon a beautiful and one of the most enlightening video .

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I have so many adjectives to tell your purity but I'm simply speechless!! I wish you luck to continue LSOO to the eternity!!

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Beautiful video. I made these discoveries for myself sometime ago and find all of this to be accurate. Nice choice of classic movie to blend with Stoic philosophy.

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Wow. This is one of the few films that gets better over time. It really nails the potential of the human spirit.

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I love this channel, thank you for your words of knowledge within basis on insightful films

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this video is part of my daily routine.

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Great idea. Thank you.

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What a great channel, glad to have stumbled upon it

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I’ve never imagined I could be this moved by a YT video. Thank you for such beautiful collaboration!

[@PauloMota]

What about the work of Arthur Schopenhauer’s, “On the Sufferings of the World”? Or "Discours de la servitude volontaire" by Étienne de La Boétie?

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As a writer, I am finding so much inspiration from your video's...everything from character development...to world-building., and towards life in general, your missives are confirming many of my thoughts and beliefs in how life should be viewed and shared. Thank you so very much.

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dude , you , Now You See It and The Discarded Image in the same day? my skull is going to burst after my brain finishes processing all three videos in a row

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AND NOW JUST WRITE!

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[@PeterLoh]

03:49 "The task then is to align our opinions with the transformations of the universe, to let the things beyond our control become exactly those things we desire." 05:42 "We can find happiness in love and beauty as long as we experience it without desiring more than is within our control." Aren't these statements at odds? Can someone clarify what LSOO means?

[@TheNikinikitembo]

I should watch and recite this every morning.

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i love hearing Elmur Fudd talk about movies and philosophy

[@indiracamotim2858]

I will forever be grateful to you, for the work that you do 🌺🎁 Please accept a virtual hug from the deepest place in my heart for helping me to understand so much and for turning the sense of chaos in me, to order. Namaste 🙏🏻

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work hard, and live in your current circumstances with presence and diligence, fulfillment is yours.

[@topdog1128]

My mom passed away yesterday, Watching tbis clip today gave me a sense of clarity,....

[@ElectricChaplain]

"expecting nothing", well that's kind of impossible. When you walk on the ground, you expect it to be stable and not trip you or stab you. If you fall into a sinkhole, trip face-first, or step on a lego and not feel some annoyance at the breaking of your expectations, you may not be human. As an ideal, I understand that Aurelius is saying that we should not hold our expectations to things which are beyond our control. You can try to live up to it but to be it fully is impossible. From a more pragmatist perspective in the vein of Charles Sanders Peirce, expectation or belief is the entire basis for any action we take in our lives, and without them you are incapacitated.

[@BigHenFor]

You need to watch this channel's video about the film "Mr Nobody". You might reconsider your position.

[@BobbyFischer64]

the problem is not having expectations, but the inability to handle life when it goes in a different direction than our expectation

[@scwarzewaffe85]

I love the narrator on this - I could swear I’m listening to the late Bruno ganz. Brilliant , profound content too. Great job & thank you.