Stop Wanting, Start Accepting | The Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius

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Although he never considered himself a philosopher, Marcus Aurelius’ writings have become one of the most significant ancient Stoic scriptures. His ‘Meditations’ contain a series of notes to himself based on Stoic ideas, one of which is embracing fate and living conformably to the demands of nature.
Instead of wanting things to happen as we wish, we’re better off accepting the universe, according to Marcus Aurelius, and developing a flexible attitude towards the outside world while being strict with ourselves (Stop Wanting, Start Accepting | The Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius)
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00:00 - Intro
01:58 - (1) Accepting other people
04:16 - (2) Accepting transience
07:08 - (3) Accepting misfortune
09:51 - (4) Accepting change
12:50 - (5) Accepting your nature

[@coasternut3091]

One of my favourite stoic quotes is "If a person speaks ill of you, it's either true, or false. If it's true, then you should accept it as who you are. If it's false, then accept them as foolish, and their opinion can be disregarded"

[@gregflores8959]

Shadow- An excellent post.

[@wediwinata5266]

Let me add, if someone speaks ill about you and you are offended, that means deep inside you know it's true. If it's not offending you whatsoever, that means it's not true. And the person judging actually has the characteristic that he/she is judging you without realizing it.

[@durellpowell3324]

Seneca

[@Pengalen]

Unless of course their opinion is regarded by everyone else, you lose your job, ability to use public services, and generally participate in society. It might matter then.

[@Aryan-hv3lw]

@@Pengalen everyone else are bigger fools than them. And you are better off in a new place with new people than the company of fools. A foolish person lacks the rationality and intelligence to think clearly and form accurate opinions and it's hence not in your control to influence their decision.

[@MauriceTramble]

“You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” - Marcus Aurelius

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

Precisely. Half of understanding existence on Earth is knowing what you HAVE control over (very little) and what you do not hold sway upon (almost everything). Reflection is key, though. Humanity SHOULD dare to look deep within, but it should also understand that more than the mere physical aspect of such Reflection is required for true, celestial enlightenment. "Before I start, I must see my end. Destination known, my mind's journey now begins. Upon my chariot, heart and soul's fate revealed. In Time, all points converge; hope's strength resteeled. But to earn final peace at the Universe's endless refrain, we must see all in nothingness... before we start again." 🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨ --Diamond Dragons (series)

[@rosscampbell1173]

It’s the Serenity Prayer.

[@jeevanpena9473]

THE BESTTT✨

[@drivingintothedesertuntilt3202]

losers blame trump

[@ioannulamusic]

You will find strength and Marcus Aurelius will find his slave to bring him more opium jam!

[@victherocker]

"Don't wish life was easier. Wish you were stronger."

[@jd2kcccddd]

Dont wish you were stronger, be stronger. Strength comes from within

[@matthewmchenry2889]

Keep wishing life was easier, because the easier life becomes, the harder it becomes to find the will to be strong. And, when you find yourself so strong that you can't will yourself to understand life, you'll have become blind enough to believe in something.

[@victherocker]

@@matthewmchenry2889 I'm not sure I get your point there...

[@FriendofDorothy]

@@victherocker First sentence: he's saying that it's folly to wish life easier as if it's always easy we do not become stronger. Second sentence: I have no idea what that means, maybe that no matter how strong one becomes one will eventually turn to faith....in something or someone we call "God". I had a major life crisis in 2016. I prayed. The only voice I heard in response said, "Keep walking. If you're breathing you're successful. Keep moving. Don't do anything rash or self-destructive." So I kept walking and things got better sooner that I expected. The crisis abated.

[@henryhumphries8915]

My prayers are always for strength. With great strength- comes great responsibility.

[@benitasulaiman]

"The more we realize how little and short our lives are, the less reason we see to worry about trivialities, and the more we can appreciate the time we have." Thanks for your words.

[@nvmffs]

Can you give an example of what's not considered a "triviality" then?

[@lorenzog7811]

more like the time we're sentenced to on this hell planet

[@garyg5347]

@@nvmffs what other people thinks, the way you looks, ect....

[@nvmffs]

@@garyg5347 Yeah these are trivialities but I was wondering what's left if everything is a triviality?

[@garyg5347]

@@nvmffs we are like dust in the wind, trivial in the general scheme of things

[@IKEMENOsakaman]

World in the 20th Century was all about "MORE, MORE, MORE". Let's slow down and be thankful to what we already have.

[@kingquan3826]

Tired of it.

[@gaurav3290]

Beautiful 🥰

[@jericbulasa2188]

They might mis interpret this and they might not set a goal for themselves.

[@robinmarples5198]

Not about more, but better.

[@Alfakkin]

For "business" and the "market" in general we are "consumers", which means that we have to "want more"...it is the base concept of capitalism and consumerism...it is going to be deathly

[@nickn8564]

'Freedom is the only worthy goal in life. It is won by disregarding things that lie beyond our control.' Epictetus

[@lookupthereupinthetrees9860]

That's beautiful.

[@jaylewis9876]

Epictetus was a slave and Aurelius was an emperor. A philosophy that worked for both of them shows how it trancends life situations

[@True38]

Exactly. And that's why I pursue financial freedom each and every day.

[@thecrownprince888]

@@True38 same brother, same 👍🏽

[@miguelpadeiro762]

@@jaylewis9876 That's a wonderful observation

[@stevenjbeto]

“The pleasure of having is lost by wanting more.” - Chinese Fortune Cookie (Stoicism can be found in the darndest places.)

[@dawnartrey6001]

I like.... I'm writing this down..

[@deadinside8781]

I'm writing it down too. Good fortune cookie!

[@JaysonT1]

That's not stoicism, that's eastern philosophy, which is much older than stoicism.

[@stevenjbeto]

@@JaysonT1 China being the longest extant culture on Earth has had millennia to influence Western Civilization via the Silk Road trade network and other forms of dispersion. If you know the Chinese origin, please identify your source. I am interested to know. Thanks for your reply.

[@breadandbutter088]

Wow

[@laurasanders5050]

To anyone struggling, in pain, confused, anxious, worrying, unsure, sad, jealous, hateful, the solution to your problem will appear soon, right in time, with the right person, with the right conditions. All your pain will alleviate and disappear. What you are looking and hoping for is showing up. Love you. Take care.

[@andresnajera3252]

🙏🙏🙏

[@SolidSiren]

You my friend seem to have COMPLETELY missed the point of this video. It's 100% about acceptance of the fact that you may NOT find what you are "hoping for".

[@MentalWanderings]

Love yah, stranger.

[@doptimist]

@@SolidSiren facts 😂

[@vornamenachname906]

blubb

[@Lunay08]

"Because nothing lasts, nothing is worthy of worry." I absolutely love this quote and will take it with me. I worry about so much, but I wont take that worry with me in the next life. The impermanence of life is truly a beautiful one.

[@user-dc4bl1cu2k]

Energy lasts and it is not worthy of worry because it is there for good.

[@True38]

You always create your own mind, whether you fill it with fear, anxiety, and worry, or love, happiness, and freedom. There are only problems if you let them exist in your own mind.

[@True38]

@A. George Read "The Power of Now" By Eckhart Tolle.

[@yourmom9608]

Quotes are subjective

[@Yusa_Beach]

Just because something dies or doesn't last doesn't mean it's less meaningful.

[@adamcomerford8502]

"We can't prevent someone we're attached to from walking out of our lives, but we can develop the power to accept whatever happens, and even wish for things to happen as they happen. If we accept misfortune, even the gods cannot harm us." Really needed to hear this.

[@CatsMeowOwO]

Waaaaay to relatable. But that’s life. 😅

[@darrellborland119]

@adamcomerford8502...Good comment, When we look at relationship videos, and our human faults... embracing Stoicism makes sense. Most people, including the younger, forget that when we have significant others in our lives, we bring all our shortcomings to the relationship. I have found most life-coaches to comment that time away from that other is imperative. ...both need to heal, and grow. Question: Did your loss, a year ago, turn into a win for you and that other one? Sometimes, with ego aside, love can re-flourish. Thanks from Darrell. 😇

[@adamcomerford8502]

@@darrellborland119 Hi, Darrel. I'm not sure about her as we no longer communicate, but I feel that I have grown more in this last year than I have my entire life. It was an exceptionally difficult time, but it made me into a better man. Thanks for your inquiry.

[@darrellborland119]

@@adamcomerford8502 Thank you for your thoughtfully worded reply, Adam. The optics from my view as a guy in his early 70's (very healthy and "capable", LOL), is that most problems younger men and women encounter, come from our own Hubris, for want' of a better word...absurdly high expectations. You tube has excellent relationship coaches, who talk about these issues. I am thankful that my marriage of 25 years is solid. (Her father raised her with Stoic principals). Finding one's Soulmate" takes some real maturity, and a confluence of factors based upon timing. Stoicism, as an excellent tool, brings forth a common thread thru, enabling love, but with honest-wide open eyes, concerning our own motivations, not so much theirs, since we are only in control of our own motives. To close: My wife, ex-wife and I are friends, without long-remembered 'hurt tarnishing our relationship. A relationship guru once said: "If you are not in breakdown, or buildup with your significant other, you are NOT in relationship", but living a fraud...a rather extreme "call to action" quote, LOL. Thanks, Adam...you make me think as to how well I really do have it. Hopefully talk again, soon. Darrell.

[@R__AoV]

5 titles for those who do not have time Accepting : • other people • transience • misfortune • change • your nature If you have time, be sure to watch the video

[@Lexthebarbarian]

love when people write down the summary.

[@vilmiswow]

What are you doing in life not having 10 minutes?

[@R__AoV]

@@vilmiswow It is possible to take 15 minutes from life. There are times when you just can't spare 15 minutes. But sometimes you have to watch the video right away or you'll never watch it. For such cases, a brief summary is useful.

[@namehere4954]

If you're saying you're accepting misfortune, you actually aren't. Events have no meaning, our perspective & response give them meaning. Therefore labeling an event as "misfortune" is not accepting it as it is but rather judging it based on your perception. Acceptance means not labeling at all.

[@evotme9995]

@@R__AoV lolol sounds like bs excuses to me.. 😘

[@samehghanmi7541]

"be flexible with the outside world and strict to ourselves"

[@kamleshkushwaha5158]

*started doing

[@idrisabdi1397]

Uploaded 1 minute ago. People already commenting how wise the info is, on a 15-minute long video😆😂

[@Munkaa]

They already saw the future ;)

They put it on x15 speed.

[@nikodromikro9692]

😂😂

[@KP_Casablanka]

This become normal thing as today world. People speak before listen to what other say. They want Like from other more than Understand what Einzelgänger teach them. We learn from them as what we shouldn't be like and continue walking ahead.

[@renzovanlaere7926]

Accept it 😜

[@dailydoseofmedicinee]

Life is very short and anxious for those who forget the past, neglect the present, and fear the future👍

[@veganbombshell]

Love this

[@SkedgySky]

What do these wise words mean?

[@nawal10]

More like those who can't let go of the past

[@veganbombshell]

@@SkedgySky it means stay present, cherish your past and learn from it, and don’t be afraid of what is to come.

[@user-ej3iw8lw3w]

@@veganbombshell are you a real bio woman

[@Karl_with_a_K]

"But look at how soon we are all forgotten"... watching the readings of his notes and understanding his wisdom 2000 years later.

[@darlenethailand9894]

You do have a point XD

[@maya8627]

His lasting renown don't negate but actually proved his point. By letting go of the need to be anything special,fate gave him immortality of a sort.

[@Radwinskee]

I always go back to this video everytime I'm drowned with worries and anxiety to remind me how insignificant and temporary they are. Thank you for this video.

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

Reflection is always key. Humanity should definitely dare to look deep within, but it should ALSO understand that more than the mere physical aspect of such Reflection is required for true, celestial enlightenment. "Before I start, I must see my end. Destination known, my mind's journey now begins. Upon my chariot, heart and soul's fate revealed. In Time, all points converge; hope's strength resteeled. But to earn final peace at the Universe's endless refrain, we must see all in nothingness... before we start again." --DD 🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨

[@qjames0077]

"A joke can only hurt you if you let it." We need to send Jada and Will some books on stoicism

[@Dezzyyx]

The joke literally hurt Chris lol

[@cuckoophendula8211]

In the meantime (and I'll admit that I'm assuming a lot here), the impression I get about Scientology is that there's a lot of "first world problems" values within their belief system, which is in turn very antithetical to stoic philosophy.

[@billytothe6thpower]

The heck with them, let them.be miserable.

[@easportslegend]

@@Dezzyyx lol 😂

[@fikriasrofi5312]

Will and Jada already choke themself with Law of attraction bullshit, they already swalowed by their own expectation of external thing

[@LucidLivingLL]

One often thinks that accepting the negative situation leads to a negative life. But in fact, it is quite the opposite. You cannot see the whole without accepting the negative, and living a fulfilling life is about living through wholeness. Realize that acceptance brings you closer to the truth, and look to the truth for it will set you free. -Much love from a growing KZbinr

[@blackken89]

blessings my friend. keep prospering.

[@ariyaddna]

👏🏻👌🏻

[@LucidLivingLL]

@@blackken89 thank you, same to you 🙏

[@gaurav3290]

Inspiring words ☺️. Thank you. Subscribed to you 💪

[@ONLYLOVEIZATION]

Much love to you too.

[@ash8207]

Go with the flow & you’ll be alright. No matter what happens, embrace your fate with calm & inner peace. Struggling needlessly makes no logical sense. In other words, do the exact opposite of what our toxic, self-destructive & shallow modern society tells us to do. Be a true sigma human & forge your own path. 🐺

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

You NAILED it perfectly. 🙂 Reflection is key. Humanity *should* dare to look deep within, but it should also understand that more than the mere physical aspect of such Reflection is required for true, celestial enlightenment. "Before I start, I must see my end. Destination known, my mind's journey now begins. Upon my chariot, heart and soul's fate revealed. In Time, all points converge; hope's strength resteeled. But to earn final peace at the Universe's endless refrain, we must see all in nothingness... before we start again." 🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨ --Diamond Dragons (series)

[@Nokss87]

💙💙💙

[@georgevan2606]

I love this philosophy! Before 25, I Me: want this, I want that, I want... Now Me: ok This is what I have. This is what I can do. How can I make the most out of what God has given me in this life.

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

Reflection is key. Humanity should dare to look deep within, but it should also understand that more than the mere physical aspect of such Reflection is required for true, celestial enlightenment. "Before I start, I must see my end. Destination known, my mind's journey now begins. Upon my chariot, heart and soul's fate revealed. In Time, all points converge; hope's strength resteeled. But to earn final peace at the Universe's endless refrain, we must see all in nothingness... before we start again." 🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨ --Diamond Dragons (series)

[@damion4463]

This is something I could benefit from in life

[@evanshlom1]

Sounds like you’re just alienating yourself from your power by giving it up to your sky daddy (I firmly believe in God too but I don’t use God as an excuse to not go after what I want)

[@philblast4424]

Accidentally discovering Stoicism was the best thing that has happened to me since I have changed for the better in controlling my anger and anxiety issues. Right now, I had a recent misfortune that I got assaulted by a co-worker at work and now the company I work for is trying to cover things up and they might just release me to prevent a scandal. No matter what happens, I will face adversity head-on and accept whatever the outcome is. Thank you for this video Einzelgänger.

[@thedwightguy]

I interceeded in situAtions just like this from junior college onward into employment. Fortunately I also had visionary Professors who were not afraid. Most people are afraid, even those with power. And that affects their decisions making tools. Few see the larger picture, even if there are "rules, laws, and corporate policies" outlining just those processes. It's easier...........to BAIL.

[@maribelbelchannel]

Halaaa ang liit ng mundo, you're here. Stay strong! Strong 💪

[@cole88]

You sound weak af probably got attacked for a good reason

[@brendaprice665]

Did Karma get your company? I hope so. And I hope you no longer work for them and the experience turned into a wonderful opportunity.

[@l3nry985]

Feel like we are missing some of the story...

[@learnersdisciple9950]

The courage to accept the behaviors and events that we don't want to happen propels us to move forward in a better way.

[@jaiprakashagrawal3580]

Great.😍

[@AxlAX]

Absolutely, the negative in life always pushes us towards the positive

[@annaandrea8320]

I don't think it's wrong to want something but I think it's essential that your expectations are realistic and based on how much you can achieve with your own skill set. You have to accept your shortcomings and learn to limit your desires to your own abilities. That way you will never be disappointed.

[@dianedevery3711]

"Acceptance is the key to all our problems".

[@liveintruth4284]

“The Universe is saying: Allow me to flow through you unrestricted, and you will see the greatest magic you have ever seen” -Klaus Joehle

[@veep5712]

@Alex Stirling - thanks for sharing, beautifully stated.

[@ralsumaaji]

I got goosebumps reading this. Thank you

[@carlfigueiredo2095]

Alex Stirling: thank for sharing those powerful words of wisdom. I'm slowly trying to employ this philosophy in my life. My first words every morning ( and many times through the day) are relax and: trust the universe; accept whatever happens! I am much less stressed and worried as a result. Thanks again!

[@bobby3787]

True but how you allow it to flow is an art and not everyone can do that.

[@johnstevens5890]

Wow! 👍

[@Peter_Parker69]

Really needed this today. Lost everything in 2017-2018, life has been a nightmare that keeps getting worse ever since.

[@rawfoodphilosophy7061]

I lost everything about 20 years ago oh, and have wasted 20 years of my life. I'm finally starting to accept life for what it is.

[@timothybilotta8090]

Hurricanes?

[@dimlighty]

Keep trying, I wish you the best.

[@Peter_Parker69]

@@rawfoodphilosophy7061 What happened? Loss is worse than never have had psychologically.

[@rawfoodphilosophy7061]

@@Peter_Parker69 lost everything stock market, lost my job, lost my house. Then went massively in debt going back to school and never even was able to get an interview. I'm pretty much a professional homeless person now, currently in the mountains in Arizona getting one bar of Internet and living the good life, LOL we just have to find a way to accept our fate and enjoy the smallest tiny moments in life. Make a list of the tiny tiny things that you enjoy in life and try to do more of those things. Then write down some easy mid-term goals that are very achievable within a year or two of now. Example I wanted to have a van with a solar setup, a solar shower and just be a nomadic traveler and work periodically. And that's exactly what I'm doing I'm done with this Beast system

[@kahlesjf]

I started putting this concept in place about a week ago. I stopped buying self-help books ever since I learned not to expect my environment to provide answers for me. I am taking the road less traveled, even if that means ignoring the bus routes and taking 10 buses to get where I am going...just down the street.

[@quiet8100]

Not wanting to have answers....

[@kahlesjf]

@@quiet8100 I was being sarcastic. You can go too far in either direction. The philosophy of any one individual, especially one who lived at a time of different circumstances, should be incorporated into a much larger context.

[@yunitap7052]

I believe this, freedom, is not having anything you want, but free from wanting anything you want

[@rrosaseconda]

The early portion of the video discussing how to handle a joke seems to respond to the recent incident at the Oscar's ceremony when an actor slapped the comedian who made a mild joke about his wife's hairstyle. The comedian, Chris Rock, responded like a Stoic.

[@scottmackenzie8071]

He responded like an actor who knew it was going to happen

[@carsongabriel1949]

Facts

[@cosmos2870]

I guess Chris realized if you don’t feel harmed then you haven’t been. He channeled his inner Marcus Aurelius.

[@imjohnny08musicstation93]

True

[@raygreen5926]

That comedian has now become more famous and is now a global brand. He is as famous now as Will Smith.

[@zamorakxe]

I hope you find peace, friend. We are all on a beautiful journey of self-discovery. Be kind to yourself.

[@namanjain39]

Are bhai 🥹

[@AxeManGaming]

"Add nothing of your own from within, and that's the end of it." Powerful.

[@wayneanderson8034]

I have lived in the ghetto, in the 7 figure income community, & everywhere in between. The only happy people I meet are those who have Enough. For most rich people, they still don't have Enough, & are thus unhappy. There are happy people in every income bracket, but only if they believe they have Enough RIGHT NOW! Be the person who has Enough & you will always be content, satisfied, & happy.

[@dualmass]

Perfect timing, I am sitting here in grief about loss in my life... I am very close to acceptance

[@carlfigueiredo2095]

Dualmass: sorry about your loss. Don't suppress your grief; let yourself experience the pain of loss, but knowing that you will emerge with graceful acceptance. Take care of yourself.

[@JenniferEver]

My husband died 9 days ago. Trying to transition from shock to acceptance. Hope you're doing ok.

[@noremac4807]

Going through grief of career and home loss and significant life regrets. Just recently came across stoicism. It’s what’s helping me keep it somewhat together at the moment. Wishing you all the best on your acceptance journey. We are not alone

[@bojannovakovic1375]

Best content creator. Always great stories

Thank you 🙏

[@asgerhashim3913]

yea

[@neettraveller5799]

check out content too!

[@ytc3182]

@ Marcus Aurelius wasn't black. Neither the people around him. Overcompensating By portraying every historical figure as black because blacks have been "underrepresented" in media doesn't help them in a positive way, same as what parents do with their kids when they think they screwed up, they try to make them feel good giving them in excess. As a result kids just become spoiled.

[@Magnificat42]

"We suffer because we want." -Alan Watts

[@Anon-xz6hu]

There should be a balance of ambitious nature and realistic gratefulness. Without ambitions there's little or no development, without gratefulness there's not peace and stability.

[@janicestevenson6496]

"Instead of hoping for a life free of misfortune, it's better to wish ourselves the fortitude to handle adversity." Then isn't it better to do what's up to you--like a free man--than to be passively controlled by what isn't, like a slave or beggar?" Marcus Aurelius These quotes remind me of a passage in Steps to Knowledge by Marshall Vian Summers about suffering and blame. Here is an excerpt: "Pain is always a decision that you make in response to any stimuli in your environment. The body will have physical pain if it is so stimulated, but that is merely a sensory response. It is not the true pain that hurts you. The pain that hurts you is the crown of thorns of your own ideas and assumptions, your own misgivings and misinformation and your own unforgiveness towards yourself and the world.... You may feel that you have been wronged by another or by the world... This, however, is not how Knowledge views you, and you must learn not to view yourself in this way... Without condemnation upon the world and upon yourself, the mind is at peace already." (Marshall Vian Summers, Steps to Knowledge)

[@temjenkrazy]

True! As Jordan Peterson said Pursue 'Meaning of Life'......rather than 'Happiness in Life'. The reason being 'happiness'.. is also fading just as sadness. You can be happy in the morning but sad in the noon and happy in evening and again become sad in the night. The circumstances in life directly dictates the happiness variables. Therefore focusing only on being happy as the only absolute goal robs us away from living a 'fulfilled' life. Live a meaningful life by accepting death and sickness as the very basis of our fragile life, happiness to be enjoyed every time as it doesn't last, sadness with grace as there will be sunlight tomorrow, challanges and adversities to be faced with an understanding that it is profound structure that makes our life of what it is and the very meaning of our existence. Despite all this life fragility, yet still offering our most responsible contribution to the family and society will help us to live a meaningful life in its highest order because we know that sufferings and happiness, both makes up the very 'meaning of life'. So, pursuing the meaning of life and not just happiness......will make us live a more 'Fullfilling life'.

[@julieann1975]

I needed this today thank you

[@johnchapman5125]

Thank you, Janice.

[@justtruck8451]

@@temjenkrazy feel amazed reading your comment🔥

[@juice_lime5114]

"Full acceptance itself is a rational decision" That hits incredibly hard. That's something that makes humans human.

[@moalston4203]

A calm mind is a strong mind

[@MoonwalkerWorshiper]

It's not everyday you hear a human being expressing wisdom and understanding of the world we live in, but Aurelius delivered.

[@KeyOfGeebz]

3:50 - 4:15 and this in itself sets one free!! Great video

[@konkeydonged]

Hey, I'm subbed to you, Decomposer! :p

[@juanro343]

For me, it’s imperative to have a little reminder from Marcus Aurelius every now and then. It keeps me in the present. Excellent job, and thank you!

[@witchfloo3117]

What I get from this video is that I should change the way I pray. I should pray for acceptance, strength and courage to face adversity instead of praying that it shouldn't happen to me because no life is perfect. I should let go of my wants and desires and be grateful to what I already have and just let the universe do what it supposed to do with me. Let things happen, happen.

[@cadleo]

He knows changes arent permanent, but change is.

[@BootyRealDreamMurMurs]

How about accepting the literal flaw of "Wanting more" itself? Maybe in that terms you achieve a deeper acceptance of yourselves. You accept that you are full of flaws, and that expecting and wishing and wanting that you want to be better is a flaw you have but a flaw you shall accept. Accept other people, but dont forget to accept yourself too.

[@vickificial]

"Because nothing lasts, nothing is worthy of worry" - this KZbinr at 6:20 Thank you from an overthinking addict

[@derdrittepenner]

One of the best things I thought myself over the years is accepting things. It also helps in my workfield. I have to deal with so many people who never learned to accept. And it's a pretty ugly thing to see. Glad I'm some kind of chameleon for situations. I'll always find a way. And that's a great gift from the universe and my own spirit. ❤️

[@quiet8100]

I always wanted to be a "chameleon" to accept myslef in every situations

[@surfside75]

I Love all of you so very much! Thank you to all my brothers and sisters in this world🙏💙🌌

[@hugojj101]

"unless if affects the common good" Thank you marcus. Fight for the common good in the most skilful way you know how. No unfairness, greed or delusion that hurts yourself or others.

[@twoheadedkitten13]

I'm so grateful for this reminder. I often struggle with acceptance because of a driving force to change what I consider is wrong. Then beat myself up for it! It helps to understand and accept that it's all a process. Won't get it right the first couple of times. Keep doing it anyways.

[@thechancellor-]

To the *incredible person* seeing this, I wish you all the best in life❤ don't over blame yourself, accept things and go forward. Don't let others define what “success” is for you. Get up, learn the skills needed and get after it, all the keys to a happy life is in your hands. Keep pushing.

[@andrewboland1062]

It's not really a want, it's more of a need, the need to escape somewhere of my own where peace of mind is

[@AikiraBeats]

It’s really interesting how these videos came into my life as I’m starting to change my behavior and how I allow others have to much power over my emotions. I’m glad that I’ve found these videos they’ve helped me manage my emotions in a healthy manner. Thank you.

[@lipika-yk6yr]

I've been exposed to a lot of philosophies by many philosophers but Marcus Aurelius' words simply seem the most righteous and relatable to me.

[@TitanTubs]

Thank you, this info keeps my existential dread and anxiety down. 💜

[@natureasitis3082]

Yes isn’t it strange when we except what is then there is less suffering.

[@Nikola_E.]

When Covid and lockdowns started, I started learning about Stoicism, and I have to say, it has changed my life forever! A lot of positive things started happening over time! I recommend to everyone reading this to at least give it a try, as you have nothing to lose! However, it takes time to change our ways, so we must take it seriously and let it sink in over time. Only then we may start changing for the better and start seeing the world with different eyes.

[@rohitsurana6104]

Perhaps the greatest speech I have ever heard. It doesn’t get more real and wise than this. This is it. I feel like having the wisdom of a 100 year old man, listening to this at 27. Great job. ❤

[@gianellab.4953]

I think we need to distinguish what we NEED from what we WANT. We can accept not having what we want, but we can never accept not having what we need and I don't think we'll ever be happy or satisfied without it. I have let go of professional or financial ambitions and I feel better for it, I have let go of dreams of a happy marriage and children and I'm at peace. But I would never be happy or whole being completely isolated, without feeling love and care from others. That's a need. Needs need to be fulfilled. That's what I think.

[@RaeganSealy]

I also wonder sometimes how much finding contentment in letting go of professional, financial or personal ambitions is actually holding us back - allowing us to feel okay settling for less than we want when actually sometimes it is good to embrace wants and needs, it is good to strive for something, it is good to have goals - even if we might never reach them. Finding joy in the pursuit no matter the outcome seems more healthy to me than finding joy in giving up the pursuit.

[@gianellab.4953]

@@RaeganSealy Yes! That is what I meant by fulfilling your needs. There are universal needs, of course (food, shelter), but there are also individual needs that vary from one person to the next. For some it will be professional ambitions, for others a family. We shouldn't try to let these go because that will simply make us unhappy. We should fulfill them to find wholeness. But you are right, trying does not mean succeeding, so fulfillment should be in the journey and not the outcome!

[@user-ej3iw8lw3w]

this channel specialises in dispensing advice to people who are mildly successful and high iq. people who are down in the dumps or living in poverty would shoot themselves in the foot if they took the video's message to heart

[@roshani0872]

Thank you. I am struggling through depression and every night is like a battlefield. Your work gives me strength to keep fighting. Thank you for existing❤

[@nathanbond8165]

Can I ask what is the source of your depression or rather your perceived source of depression?

[@Fireneedsair]

Absolutely brilliant stuff from centuries ago! The stoic should be mandatory teaching for young people as well as everyone else

[@samuelmuldoon4839]

The world "should" misrepresents personal opinions and desires as objective or universal facts. How about you write, "I would like all young people to learn about the stoics" instead of saying that it should be mandatory.

[@Fireneedsair]

@@samuelmuldoon4839 maybe you "should" stop being so ANAL. "Should" misrepresents NOTHING. and the stoics SHOULD BE MANDATORY teaching as much as math and reading but you obviously don't understand the amazing value a young person could get from reading them. There are required classes and electives. Philosophy SHOULD be REQUIRED. sorry if you are offended

[@calebhawk7420]

What could a Roman Emperor be lacking? Easy for him to say, he can have almost anything he could ever possibly ask for.

[@nutwatch1854]

Thank you so much, for being a single voice of sanity in a world filled with people who continuously make their emotions everyone else's responsibility.

[@Novaknet]

Wow I literally was just journaling about this! This is really wild! I just literally said that I am becoming much more indifferent these days & accepting fate. I know this goes against manifestation & all of that stuff, but I just am at this phase in my life. And I was just talking about how we are all human & no one is exempt from making mistakes. It's pretty much like this video just read my mind! Creepy yet cool! Definitely confirmation!!

[@quiet8100]

I m realizing the power in indifference also

[@sutapakundu2125]

"If we accept misfortune even the god can't hurt us" 'Change that gives birth to one will also Destroy the same'

[@benbrown-3971]

The power of your ability to understand and control emotion shouldn't never been underestimated, which grows as you become more mature or more conscious of the meaning of existence of yourself.

[@amicablemonster]

I've been reading The Daily Stoic, and because of this video I'll read The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius.

[@_.Sir_Isaac_Newton._]

No one asked nerd

[@clericknight7304]

I have had a hard time letting go of my past and falling into addiction. Stoicism is great aswell as the Buddhist philosophy that merged with the stoic. Be. Be here. Be here now. The present moment is where all the answers lie. I am thankful to finally find that fear is a choice and in this moment there is no fear. I want to live with love and hard work

[@KeyEpic]

My mans throwing shade at Will Smith😅😂🤣

[@KhaoticDeterminism]

I’ve never agreed with 4 words so much. Desire is a form of attachment So find a way to let go of it and you will get what you wanted. That’s how the universe tends to work.

[@noco-pf3vj]

That iconic slap, will be remembered, forever and ever. Also good for education as bad example, don't be that guy.

[@craggle2332]

He got up on that stage, looked himself square in the reflection of another man's eye and punished himself for laughing at the joke.

[@raymondtendau2749]

More is not always better.But better is better.

[@bobikutya2]

I just want too much things in life. I desire them

[@EMMmaximino]

comment sections are usually the best in stoic videos

[@Bodyknowledge77]

I can't make the vast majority of people behave in certain ways. I can only possibly inspire them with my rational, resourceful actions and deal with their stress in the most reasonable fashion. Remembering this and repeating this will be helpful.

[@IIXxx_juliet_xxXII]

Be grateful for what you have vs what you lack. I’ve been reading his meditations and have been applying this to my daily life and it is helping in many ways. Rolling volatile emotions to the curb.

[@ayman2121]

One of the best characters in History, Love you Marcus, Rest in Peace Marcus Aurelius 🤍💫♾️

[@lululove7133]

That Will Smith slapping Chris Rock illustration was everything

[@ytbasketball101]

Marcus Aurelius is my favorite philosopher

[@sunrise7244]

I remember my abuser saying things like the quotes in this video to keep justifying his abuse and feel good and right about it. He use to say “I am not being abusive you are too sensitive, I am helping you getting stronger” It’s a shame that narcissistic people use Marcus Aurelius quotes to continue their abuse and drive people to insanity or suicide. So many have died because of enablers saying to them “you are to sensitive”, “is not what he/she are saying is what you let in”. If it’s a complete different scenario when a stranger bully you walking away and not “let it in” is easier but when the abuser is a parent, a partner, a husband or wife and you have kids that don’t want to share custody because the kids will suffer their abuse during custody time, when is a boss or a coworker and you cannot leave your job, etc. In this instance it’s impossible not to “let it in” because the abuse the bullying is constant. You cannot pretend you are not being abuse because you really are. Let stop the enabling and start acknowledging the harm of emotional abuse and be a light of support for those who needs it by acknowledging their pain and say “this shouldn’t be happening and he/she shouldn’t be treating you this way, I am here for you and not on the abuser side I am on your side” and helping finding them tools to remove themselves from the situation and most important calling things by their name - bullying and emotional abuse

[@wagnermartins4830]

Some stoic master should answer this...

[@pervertlumine7909]

I don't recall a single thing about Marcus saying that emotional abuse should not be escaped from. It is not that he encourages to refuse feeling negative emotions, it is that he encourages to accept things as it is, that you can't really do anything because the world will continue to change, and humans by nature is not entirely changeable unless they are in a certain phase of life. Acceptance means not giving in, but acknowledging that it is that way because that is what is happening. No one can escape from transcience. No one can stop human nature. So don't let it come into your head. Be accepting of the nature of existence, yet be a person of moral and be strict of one's self. I was once in a phase in life where I had a grudge against the entire world. I cared about things that were out of control. My head was a mess. I often asked myself, why is it like this? Why is the entire world like this? Then I stumbled upon stoicism and it helped me with my overthinking that only gave stress to my mind. Since then, my emotions have been preserved only for myself, but still have the heart to provide comfort and empathy for others. These people you mention who use the quotes of Marcus Aurelius do not have the belief of stoicism. Stoicism is about self-preservation, not justifying one's immoral action. You've clearly misunderstood his message, though I agree someone with a soft heart won't be able to process stoicism. It is not selfish. How you treat yourself is how you treat others. People who suffer from emotional pain tend to overthink and repeat negative words inside their head. They worry about what others think, they worry about their future. However, Stoicism teaches them to be more accepting of it. I mean, what else can you do besides to continue walking in life? Overthinking about things is a waste of time and energy. Let your emotions be calm. Not rampant. If you accept everything, you accept your emotions. If you accept your emotions, you take care of your emotions. If you take care of your emotions, you will have a better outlook and living.

[@chrisgabriel9871]

I'll take this one. Damn girl, you were probably thinking all this stuff while whatever you're talking about was happening to you and you're still talking about it. Turn that s*** off get on out there suffer with some good suffering folk.

[@jasonjon]

Lmfao sounds like he dodged a narcissistic bullet

[@JaysonT1]

@@pervertlumine7909 "How you treat yourself is how you treat others." This statement is 100% incorrect and false.

[@jkim1316]

I think we addicted to feeling good. So, when we are sad it is labeled as “depression” and told we must rid ourselves of it.

[@kocerarif]

Dealing with others actually is dealing with yourself. Our reactions are the reflexions of our limits and boundaries we set with our surrounding.

[@Joshuaxofficial]

Man cannot remake himself without suffering, for he is both the marble and sculptor. So don’t pray for an easy life, pray for the strength to endure a difficult one.

[@j.m.b5441]

Einzelganger, your videos never get old! I've watched them over and over again. They do help. Thank you.

[@miahenry9245]

I’m telling you if I never heard anything else that made an enormous impact on my life, listening to this over and over I will always find value for my life. This speaks to me so intently wow. Thank you so much for sharing this 🙏🏾

[@curtyfromspace5909]

Thank you for uploading this video. At the time of me watching I was meant to see this and I truly needed too. I'm grateful to finding this channels it's helped me through some hard personal times

[@robertduran3842]

Sir, yet again... thank you for ability to effectively produce the expansion of open-mindedness that touches soul & spirit in a way that causes these to think as well. Grateful for your work and those who assist you. 🙏

[@BrianPremo]

I need to watch this video once a week until I learn to fully apply it to my life.

[@Love-et1zt]

This is the best video that has ever crossed my path . I needed this . Thank you

[@nancyharris7020]

This is easily the best and most powerful video from your channel that I have ever seen. Beautifully created too. Just the messaging that I needed today. Thank you.

[@moalston4203]

You can't change the peope around you but you can change who you choose to be around

[@samratchattopadhyay3057]

This channel can change our inner lives. One of the best channels on Stoic wisdom. 💚

[@vinayakpatil355]

This channel is the best thing happened to be lately. Thanks.

[@vidyasagarreddy6383]

Superb narration on how to lead a contented, peaceful and worthy life. Blessed are the ones who can put these into practise.

[@krowkovtuber]

i'm having health issues and that "accept tragedies" hit at the right time ❤️ thanks for always being there with the right wisdom and the right moment ❤️ you're my favorite youtuber of all time

[@Mrfabulous7]

Thank you Einzelgänger for your effort to create such high quality videos! To watch it is a pleasure, as always. 😌

[@PearlsAnneHeels]

This may be the most beautiful video on KZbin. It’s simple, yet incredible. Thanks for sharing

[@lurky5913]

got into stoicism when my life was all good,my life was shattered as I realised who I am and what am I truly made of fond of afraid of,now learning TRULY learning stoicism and not just reading or watching KZbin videos about with the confidence illusion has really opened my eyes about what it feels like to think you're doing it than actually doing it

[@kflecha1]

Super inspirational as always ✨💓🙏 Is important to learn how to accept ourselves💓🙏✨

[@fmoezoddin2252]

excellent, this is exactly what I am doing actively in the past 10 years : accepting the truth 👏 👍

[@edsonaparecidopedro1898]

How wise was Marcos Aurelius we have so much to learn with him.

[@zhanazar8305]

This video is really about what reality is and why, at a basic level, it is the same for everyone. The one who understands that the future is just our attempt to predict events based on a bunch of similar events lived, is not upset when his prediction does not come true, because he knew that the percentage there is less than 30. A person who understands that mistakes are a great opportunity to learn something and that understanding how bad you are is only an indicator of control over the situation, is not afraid to make mistakes. A person who understands how the process of the formation of the psyche takes place does not get angry at people who just live their lives. The first thing a psychologist does when you come to a session is trying to fix your psyche. Second, he is trying to teach you about your psyche so that you can fix it yourself. Simply understanding a thing opens up every way for you to interact with it, which is far more than anyone else is willing to give you.