This Simple Concept Will Change How You Think About the Future

[@PursuitofWonder]

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[@scottthomas7876]

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[@grimtrigg3r]

Ground news is outstanding. Pretty decent ratings of factuality and biases.

[@Egotrippade]

I have no opinion of ground news, but what an enticing and enlightening piece of art this presentation was!

[@ollis234]

I lost my wife a few months ago, house fire in the middle of the night. It went so bad so fast. We went to sleep together but she never woke up. It was so violent and so fast and from nowhere my life changed forever. I miss her so much It hurts every day. Please remember to hug your loved ones.

[@yungmentalproblems]

I hope this lightens the mood kzbin.info/www/bejne/fn7UmImOiNuqfdEsi=9UgF7j7oepJAprM_

[@SisypheanRoller]

I am sorry for your loss, my friend. Please take care of yourself.

[@thosethickstrings]

Jesus. What caused it?

[@darlenegriffith6186]

I am so sorry that you are grieving the loss of your wife. I hope that you find the strength to get through this difficult season of your life.

[@bradchambers5886]

I'll hug my wife more tightly tonight. It's a horrible thing you've gone through and I hope your grief isn't debilitating. May you find serenity in this pain and the will to live in spite of it.

[@CS-yz2qk]

Not worrying about what I cannot control has become a practice that I both suceed at, and fail at.

[@silvermine2033]

Work in progress for me as well.

[@ArkaeaFCL3]

Something we all struggle with. I definitely struggle as well sometimes. It's part of being human.

[@oundodo3825]

I feel like just by acknowelging the fact we do not control much and we still struggle with its implications, it already feels a bit better

[@XeLYoutube]

quite intelectual observation and expression of such paradox

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

Discipline. Consistency. Deadlines. Creativity. Reflection. Repeat. That's all pretty much anyone (well, 99% of 'em) can do.

[@enlightenment5279]

I just turned 47, lost both my parents, and a single mom. I wish this video existed when I was young but REALLY found this useful now. After you lose a parent, you think about stuff, when you lose both, you realize your own mortality. This is the first time I’ve felt soothed and at peace. ❤❤❤ THANK YOU

[@ktxforna]

My mother passed away just five days ago. I found out via phone call with my step-father. I had just been with her two hours prior. I had hugged her, told her I loved her, and headed to my college campus, completely unaware that was the last time I would ever see her alive. All I can say at this point is that life goes on and my world and its struggles are wholly different from another's- something I find somewhat beautiful. No matter how absolutely devastating my life may be, people still laugh, people still smile, people still live, perhaps entirely unaware of the acute pain I experience. I have found comfort and solace in this idea. As well, I've acquired a newly-compounded sense of consideration for others. I can never know what others are experiencing, so I tread lightly, keeping in mind the pain I go through now and the potential pain another may be going through that I could never truly know. Life is so strange and beautiful. Hug each other, love each other. We can never really be sure what may happen next.

[@frei6833]

I am sorry for your loss, stay strong ❤

[@charlotteryner6583]

I am so sorry for your loss. Judging by your words, you seem like you are about as far along your journey as I am. Only difference is that I am 70 and you seem young. Congratulations on that. You are strong.

[@vinoth.a1043]

Stay strong ❤never loss hope

[@aminisak9553]

My condolences🙏🏽 btw what you just described there explains the word “SONDER” beautifully👌🏾

[@bfreeman1186]

I envy your solace. Thank you for Your words have shown me what I needed to see.

[@Lauireo]

Thanks for the encouragement, I just got fired from my job.

[@hozomeen7167]

That's awesome 😎

[@MaekarManastorm]

You shouldn't have done what you did

[@stendaalcartography3436]

One door closes, another opens. Godspeed friendo.

[@chanelvenus]

OMG 😅

[@vandolmatzis8146]

You are on a greater path.well done.

[@ootenyafoo6935]

This too shall pass. And then some other bullsh@t will come and take its place. It NEVER FUC*ING ends! Have a great day!

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

That's basically the gist of it, yes.

[@catherinebirch2399]

And yet our stupid species just keeps on reproducing, handing down the misery.

[@Rattus-Norvegicus]

A wise man once said "Life's a bitch, and then you die."

[@oghash4912]

​@@Rattus-Norvegicusso f the world, and go get high(on plants not chemicals)

[@sankalparora8146]

Damn straight

[@Tormekia]

I have anxiety disorder - I'm also highly sensitive to things. It sucks. But I often reach a place of absurdity. Where I feel so much of everything else that I cease to matter. And in an odd way it's peaceful. I matter to the people in my life but that is fleeting because they are fleeting. When you step to the edge of the void, sometimes it's fun just to dance.

[@remixmusic5484]

Feel bad for u

[@VivBeyer1111]

'And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music.' 😉 And - oh - I love absurdity 😉

[@imacmill]

I gave you the name of a 'therapy' that would help you, but it got censored. No idea why. Here's the name again: saito therapy.

[@Kal-El207]

Cringey

[@yum8666]

Raw ass line

[@HVAC356]

We don't get better or stronger as aging, we just don't give a shit anymore

[@1122redbird]

No truer words were ever uttered. I quit giving a shit long ago and accepted that no, things will not be ok. And I don't give a shit.

[@HVAC356]

@1122redbird exactly. I did come to same realization. I can not solve the questions about life as no one did or will. I don't need to, don't have to, and it's not necessary anyways. Live life as short as it is.

[@sunnyadams5842]

Some mature and some just get older. Your choice.

[@NanaBren]

Change will come as change does. Nothing is immune to change. I had depression for many years and after each hardship, loss or death, I allowed myself a little time to wallow in the adversity. Then the inevitable happens again - change. Nothing can last forever in a lifetime of change. Even suffering is tempered by change. Joy is a moment of not-sadness. Change can only free you from the present Now. ❤

[@winstonsmith9740]

Be strong ya wimp.

[@log7029]

What are some things that helped pull you out of your lowest points?

[@sunnyadams5842]

​@JtothePrezJoy lives inside us all at all times. We just forget and rather than letting go, we pile on more crap on top to fix our "bad feelings", when we really need to just let the bad feeling go.

[@Aravis217]

I came across a quote once, "Everything will be okay in the end. If its not okay, then its not the end." Absolutely true!

[@travist4066]

-John Lennon

[@Aravis217]

@@travist4066 Awesome! Thank you!

[@thederpydude2088]

I think I heard something like that too but more along the lines of "Endings are always happy. If it's not happy, then it's not the end." Well yeah I guess that's basically the same thing though. Also, one might say death is the end, but even then humanity will continue and the happy ending may still not be off the table yet.

[@Aravis217]

@@thederpydude2088 😄 i think it means more like, in the end (your end) you will be in a place where you are at peace. No worries, no guilt, no anything. At the moment of passing from this stage of life to the next, you will know that everything will work out the way its meant to and everything will be okay. When someone passes (in a natural type of way anyway) you can see the peace on their face. When they finally know everything will be okay. Very few people know this in life. Im thankful that i am one of these few.😃

[@sunnyadams5842]

​@@Aravis217me too. I just got fed up with myself and people who refused to see this and at least try to get happy. Now I don't try. I AM. YAY!!

[@arminxvs3372]

Wow... Sitting in a train from work and had to keep it together to not let a tear off. This video is beautifully narrated and touches on a deep note. Thank you! ❤

[@sunnyadams5842]

Cry already, would ya??! What's so great about not shedding a tear?? Feeling things is what being human is all about. Go ahead,- Wail Away!! 🤨😁

[@arminxvs3372]

@@sunnyadams5842 You are correct - sheding a tear every now and then is healthy and necessary. But it has to be quiet. It's weird to start in a train all of the sudden while you go out to meet with friends. :)

[@toddnobles2611]

Worrying won't change the outcome.

[@rokpodlogar6062]

It will change you, however.

[@binbots]

Being alive gives you the sense of being separated from the universe and is full of suffering in order to appreciate being one again with the universe upon your return.

[@IWillSmurfYou]

Fuck yeah

[@judgeberry6071]

Good shrooms then? 😆

[@binbots]

@@judgeberry6071 lol yup.

[@i_accept_all_cookies]

perhaps separation is an illusion

[@binbots]

@@i_accept_all_cookies definitely

[@valfranz2850]

No amount of my words can not even begin to encapsulate the profound impact of your words. Thank you truly.

[@Cjspectre7782]

I often have to tell myself that these are "the good ol' days" when things feel right because any moment it can all go away.

[@Harxee]

I do the same, whenever I feel like things are going well, I take time to remember all my surroundings to look back on when things are the opposite.

[@luccubsol]

I swear that I have to be in the right state of mind in order to watch your videos🖐️

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

There's a HUGE gap between the have and have nots.

[@mrh0ck3y]

@luccubsol ain't that the truth 😂

[@MW-us3sv]

Haha, I just stopped it after 90 seconds.

[@elsagrace3893]

It’s the anxiety producing delivery of his voice. It’s really irritating, triggering no matter the subject he chooses. 😢

[@luccubsol]

@@elsagrace3893 to me it gives me the tranquility and quiet that sinking into a dark well would give me

[@Lorraine_Ohiars]

For some reason I cried when you said everything will be okay. I want someone to yell at me that everything will be okay so loud that I forget to hear the silence all around....

[@sunnyadams5842]

It IS OK. RIGHT NOW.

[@Lorraine_Ohiars]

@@sunnyadams5842 🥺🫂

[@sadiaakhtar-u9h]

Prayers for you... I am suffering same state of mind

[@Lorraine_Ohiars]

@@sadiaakhtar-u9h Virtual hugs for you 🫂

[@jeraldbaxter3532]

One of the possible dangers of growing older is that everything in the present has the potential to link to a memory, and if your emotional compas is aligned "due gloomy," it increases any exsisting depression. Thank you for the reminder that enlightenment is not achieved but strived for, something to remember at any age.

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

Yup. It's essentially when--after 60+ years or whatever--the JANK outweighs the good stuff! LOL. And that's just how it is for at least 90% of people on the planet; for every pivotal "good thing", there are at least 3-6 BAD ones. It all adds up once you've been around the sun a minute or two.

[@sunnyadams5842]

Seek the LIGHT. CHOOSE to be HAPPY. IT IS A CHOICE. Choose to LOVE GOD. Move that needle off of gloomy!! Heal your TRAUMA. Those uneasy memories are only hurting you because they are not truly processed. You have stuffed them. Get your flow back and you will be fine and dIe happy. Promise!!

[@gueyhoo9261]

This video was freaking awesome! As I've been saying for years: life basically sucks, so grab onto the good stuff.

[@stephanieparker1250]

You are so good, SO GOOD. Thank you for creating.

[@paulewog857]

Shoppenhauer said that this is a planet of pain. I disliked that view but It has proven to be very true. I lost my son 8 years ago………it was the most painful episode of my life but also the most transformative. 8,000 plus hours of study later and I have been given the gift of knowledge and the deepest love and appreciation that I never knew was possible. All of the info in this video was in my study-I now have numerous lenses in which to view this experience called life. Blessings!

[@turtleanton6539]

Yes🎉🎉🎉😮

[@fatherburning358]

You know what we other parents fear so much. Greatest of respect to your journey, your loss, your memories of your son. Appreciate your sharing what is a profound experience I'm sure. 🙏

[@sunnyadams5842]

That's so funny. My greatest pain was knowing my parents would REJOICE if I died. I got beyond that though, and funny thing. They are begging for my company now. Narcissists🙄🙄🙄. ..

[@paulewog857]

@@JGalegria I study everyone and everything I can. I am a student of the Earth……you?

[@knot_kisses]

Some people don't come from loving homes, you know​@@JGalegria

[@FrosherJosher]

just the reassuring title i needed in my recomended today lol

[@tonypop1007]

😂 same

[@Storm-Lyte]

Fr

[@charliepatterson9321]

Everything will be okay in the end . If it's not okay then it's not the end . - John Lennon

[@VivBeyer1111]

Love the facepalm profile pic! 😉

[@charliepatterson9321]

@@VivBeyer1111 when words fail to describe one's dismay ,... there is always face-palm 🤪

[@chinookvalley]

To those who have lost everything and are living at the mercy of others, we can endure, but only for so long. It's hard to keep trying and just keep getting kicked down, further and further. Thanks for the words of encouragement, but ...

[@sunnyadams5842]

Oh stop your whining.

[@bryanbenaway5411]

@@sunnyadams5842oh stop your bitching.

[@chinookvalley]

@@sunnyadams5842 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@absurd..]

"11. Never say of anything, 'I have lost it'; but, 'I have returned it.' Is your child dead? It is returned. Is your wife dead? She is returned. Is your estate taken away? Well, and is not that likewise returned? 'But he who took it away is a bad man.' What difference is it to you who the giver assigns to take it back? While he gives it to you to possess, take care of it; but don't view it as your own, just as travelers view a hotel." - The Enchiridion By Epictetus.

[@nutbastard]

Easier said than done.

[@Ammut6]

What are your thoughts on right to ownership when it comes to subscription based models such as hbox max, netflix, etc. Where companies describe your actions as purchases but instead are really just forms of borrowing.

[@Nami-alisa]

@@Ammut6well you just have a subscription to watch movies, they own them, when they remove movies or series you never owned them. So when you have a subscription you don’t really own anything either way, you are borrowing it with like your own options of when

[@fanboiforlife2873]

I love this perspective! Especially in view of castrophic loss. It is man's prerogative to own and create property. Like, a default setting - in perpetuatity. So few can ever accept this view (however golden).

[@Edmund_Mallory_Hardgrove]

Anxiety and fear of bad situations, loses, or unpleasant outcomes that haven't happened yet, or might not happen, is perhaps one of the most ridiculous and potentially destructive irrational humans experience. We will die. We know this. One day we won't be here and the process of dying may not be pleasant or fast, for us. Life is finite. Every moment of that life we spend worrying about what hasn't happened yet is pointless. I know that death will have its day, but it's not this day, and I won't overpay Death for what it doesn't own.

[@StarsColide123]

I feel like im hanging on a thread as thin as slices up a hair, then below me is an infinity abyss of a sea, then people pulling my legs telling me is better to just come down, drown with them, then crowd of people running in hurry to cut the thread that i have been hanging on to with my right hand. The skies always dark and raining, screams of cries and shouts keep overlapping surrounding me. I woke up suddenly im in a ballroom full of happy people dancing and laughing but below me people are screaming and only I can hear them. God, if I can choose, I seriously wish to never born, what do I give to turn that way. I'm not suitable to be alive or exists

[@growingoaks]

0:45 that actually explains why i feel paralyzed in my life. i have crippling anxiety day to day and this kinda makes sense tbh..

[@YOUARESOFT.]

well you being on meds for it is the wrong path to take. doctors played you and now you are down the rabbit hole. there is time for you to realize this.

[@Harxee]

@@YOUARESOFT.when did he mention meds?

[@YOUARESOFT.]

@@Harxee he didn’t have to , I already know ….

[@Harxee]

@@YOUARESOFT. ?!!

[@YOUARESOFT.]

@@Harxee well he didn’t tell me I’m wrong , I know the type , doctors got you all by the balls , stop acting so surprised

[@modisakgotlabogosi5493]

Today a friend told me he had to quickly leave res for home. The hum of anxiety spiked and I remained worried... expecting the worst. He just sent a video, in which he is having a nice time. Surreal sorta timing thia video.

[@satyaprakash03133]

Which seeker who has walked the diverse paths of life has not experienced circumstances that conspire to emphatically declare that 'All is certainly not well!' A person's sky constantly changes between light and darkness.

[@louismaurer5884]

I love your videos, they never feel like dogma or sophistry/casuistry. Plus, the lessons are always explained with respect for nuance and that we shouldn't try to fully embody ideas unrealistically. Stay awesome!

[@hebebsl9568]

To be happy and see things go wrong means you loved something, youre doing something right keep going hun😊

[@yusefllapitan4982]

Thanks for the encouragement, I was about to commit to it.

[@PhilosophyPlayground91]

No, suffering doesn't always make us stronger. 4:59

[@AidanMmusic96]

I needed this video right now.

[@Elveenstaid]

Thanks for reminding me ☹️

[@laurynorder3965]

It will be in MY simulation ✨💆🏾‍♀️✨ Love your work 🙏🏾

[@Somethingdifferentwhatsoever]

Thumbs up for all of you, doing a great job with this channel! Your videos are so realistic, inspiring!

[@elizabethnottage7217]

I have shared this with everyone I am close too, thank you. It is wonderful to know that what you think and feel is felt by another. That it is possible to hold dichotomous beliefs at the same time. That your emotions thoughts and feelings are meaningless because you are intrinsically an eternal part of the all, and yet you and they are so meaningful, because you are creating and experiencing the expansion of the universe and conscious eternal love, life, itself. How magical ❤❤❤❤

[@suzannecarter445]

In addition to controlling the way we interpret and respond to our experience, we can also control what we pay attention to. This is huge but we usually act like robots on autopilot. Those are the only 3 things we can control but we have to do it on purpose in order to make use of this purpose - Free will is an action. If you aren't really present, you have effectively no free will. I like the concept of anti-fragility or actually profiting from untoward events as opposed to resilience and robustness. Nice graphics.

[@videooblivion]

Watching this while high. It’s word salad, but I’m terrified. Thank you. 🎉

[@gtdude2883]

Action cures fear, I have lived by this maxim and it has changed my life of worrying.

[@joseoncrack]

That's right. The initial parts of worrying are actually important. That's what motivates you to take action on some particular problem you're dealing with. But if you let the worrying phase linger without taking action, then that's when, first, it becomes very uncomfortable and second, it ends up paralyzing you. The nasty feeling that comes with worrying is made for us to want to take action as soon as possible, to get out of it. Oddly enough, we seem to have evolved in ways that make the "worry" feeling less potent as an action-trigger, changing it into this kind of chronic discomfort which seems to just feed itself. This evolution probably stems from too much comfort that we've gained over time. In other words, the more comfortable our lives become and the more our worrying becomes this chronic, lowish-intensity feeling that triggers no action whatsoever, instead of being this short-term motivator.

[@FxBankz]

Just last night my brother was mrdered. The pain I’m feeling is inexplicable but i remain unfazed by the natural ebbs and flows of life

[@MissRoux]

Hi Robert! Amazing video as always! I was wondering if I could give you a suggestion. I have a friend who introduced me to your channel (she's been a subscriber for almost four years now) and she's been interested in Philosophy her whole life. She hasn't taken classes or gone to college to study because she is deaf, and unfortunately, the places she could go to attend classes have a huge delay in providing a sign language interpreter. Because of that, she relies on KZbin and books to satisfy her curiosity for knowledge and keep learning. That's why I was wondering if you could provide subtitles for your videos (because the KZbin-generated ones are quite difficult for her to understand most of the time). You could even have them on your website. Please don't take this the wrong way; it's just an idea. Once again, we thank you for your videos and the quality of your content! I hope you have an amazing weekend!

[@VivBeyer1111]

I agree eventhough I am not deaf....in fact youtube should make this mandatory for all videos....

[@MindsetRevolutionEPN]

This video really shifts perspective! The way you broke down such a simple concept into something that can change how we approach the future is eye-opening. I’ve been exploring similar mindset shifts on my channel, and it's amazing how a small change in thinking can have such a big impact. Looking forward to seeing more content like this-great stuff!

[@demisemedia]

People always tell me “Don’t worry.. things only get better.” I know it’s a lie or cooing mechanism because there are gonna be far worse things to come in the near futures. Family sickness and death.. pain.. etc

[@demisemedia]

coping*

[@YOUARESOFT.]

death is part of the process. you are not alone in this, and dwelling on it will only hinder your life experience.

[@hoana.bonito]

Maravilhosa - e olha que nem deu tempo de contar o tanto de pessoas que você ajudou e ajuda 😊❤ Exemplo de vida, parabéns!

[@veryrandomstuffs]

Insane perspective: thank you.

[@1Phedre]

Worrying (as opposed to planning and preparing) actually never helps anything.

[@satorugojo9505]

The power and beauty of this video is truly awe-inspiring. The talent and skill that went into creating it is simply amazing. It's difficult to put into words just how incredible it is, but it has touched my soul and mind in a way that few things ever have.

[@theafern]

The title is what my inner voice says to me when i'm worrying about something

[@arminxvs3372]

Good inner voice. 🎉

[@pattyberryman3037]

The Beautiful Beings of Gaia would like to thank Pursuit of Wonder for your service. We are forever grateful.

[@chinookvalley]

I was in a terrible car wreck 30+ years ago that left me disabled, and homeless. My life has been fear and fright since. Homelessness is near again, I'm destitute, and old. I watch wildlife run in fear as their habitats disappear, I watch as pets are set free or sent to shelters as their owners become homeless or die, I watch the oceans and their habitats decay, ... I was secure at one time, but broken promises, theft, and lies took everything from me. All life suffers like tears in the rain.

[@turtleanton6539]

Yes indeed

[@VivBeyer1111]

Sending lots and lots of LOve you way precious soul ! ❤🧡💛

[@ButtersCCookie]

Wow. I always pucture that scene, when I think of life's suffering. Seemingly, my life seems to be punishment for others sins. Whether it be a family member, significant other or co-worker. My own sins, failure, or regret never seems to weigh in tandem. That's where my anger and rage comes from. I'm wrapping my arms around you, and holding your hand. You are not alone. I see you and heard you. Thank you for sharing courageously your thoughts. I wish I could offer you a guarantee or suggestion that would protect you. Did you try Veteran Associations or any Rental Assistance in your community? Even food stamp agencies have education grants.You're in my thoughts.

[@CraigStCyrPlus]

THANKS MOM

[@vandolmatzis8146]

🤣

[@Bigboss-y4v]

I'm so tired of life why am i here? Why would i come to a place like this? Who are u people

[@catballs-emgg]

who's responsible for all this?

[@yoko1813]

Just another representation of life, a different possibility of you. Who are you? When you are me and me are you… idk “why” we are here to say but I noticed that the most productive and with a better out come is when you price principals of respect and care for each other.

[@Louis-hq6uq]

I feel you... And yet we are still alive...

[@chilpeeps]

After constantly falling into problems I just realise that accepting problems as part of life rather than worrying about them really helps you sometimes if just so above your league that you can’t do anything about it .

[@matimbah]

Thank you, today is a terrible day. I feel a little better but I might still hang out with some C monoxides later. Sometimes the bad times are just overwhelming & I'm exhausted.

[@sunnyadams5842]

Get out in nature, PLEASE. Fresh air and sunshine and gratitude will fix you right up. Unless you want to keep being a putz 🥱😘oh and eat something delicious. Preferably something forbidden 🤣💕enjoy

[@rachelpachuau508]

I hope you feel better. May God bless you💖

[@matimbah]

​@@rachelpachuau508 eish I even completely forgot about this comment, thank you. I'm in a much better place now 🎉❤ and God bless you too

[@4ksilentwalk485]

My mother died a few months ago. She used to call me every weekend. I live alone and the phone has stopped ringing and no-one calls me. Life is strange.

[@nnglnd]

Talk to a friend

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

That is pretty much how it all goes. Especially as you get closer and closer to crossed beyond the veil. I mean... sure, SOMEone is "calling", but it really isn't the individual(s) you expected. :)

[@jonathancalhoun3236]

I really enjoyed this touching and thought provoking video!💯

[@JeddieT]

There are no happy endings. The best you can hope for is a happy beginning and a pretty good middle. Because in the end, you die.

[@christianthomas7187]

Facts 💯%

[@bobtaylor170]

This Sunday, Christians will celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. That He was raised from the dead means that for believers, as Dietrich Bonhoeffer said just before he was hanged, "For me, real life is about to begin."

[@JeddieT]

@@bobtaylor170 …You (or Bonhoeffer), are making the claim, prove it.

[@bobtaylor170]

@@JeddieT read The Gospel of John. Read C.S. Lewis' Mere Christianity. Read N.T. Wright's The Resurrection of the Son of God. You're not going to find DNA level proof. But plenty of people were convicted or acquitted before they understood how to use DNA evidence. One thing which is hard to argue with is the behavior of the disciples, and hundreds if not thousands of other disciples whose names we do not know. They certainly believed that Jesus had been resurrected. They were glad to die martyrs' deaths because they did believe it.

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

"Before I start, I must see my end. Destination known, my mind's journey now begins." --DD1

[@bobcantstandzyobitz9778]

Stoicism is my favorite philosophy to apply to life. I tend to be somewhat of an anxious person but have tried to develop more optimism as I age. I came to discover stoicism by listening to every episode of a podcast that outlines the basics of philosophy through time, called Philosophize This. Excellent introduction into philosophy if you have an interest.

[@justmadeit2]

I’ve already been terribly depressed these last 3 or 4 months, oh well

[@arminxvs3372]

Doesn't this put a smile on your face, friend?

[@justmadeit2]

@@arminxvs3372No, but the passing of time sometimes helps, just got to be patient. I admit it’s wise words though in the video. So intellectually I may hear wise words or good advice, however it doesn’t filter through to me whilst depressed, it’s understood but not felt. Feeling something so it really hits is different then just hearing wise words. It’s a knowing of the words that matters, it’s also an acceptance of self that I’m looking for too

[@winstonsmith9740]

Jesus christ, take control of your mind, develop a bit of spine, don't yield, if you carry on with your current path you're gone.

[@YOUARESOFT.]

as long as you arent on meds you will be fine. if you are, then you are screwed

[@fishnightmares]

Wow. Thank you for this video.

[@zerocipher1950]

For some reason, this is equally reassuring as if everything was gonna be ok

[@Rigel_GS]

I used to think a lot about these questions in the past but it's much less painful to try to ignore them though, the less you care about things the less you worry about losing them, so you keep distracting yourself to not suffer before the inevitable comes.

[@beny1366]

I had panic attacks in last six months! I really needed that

[@YOUARESOFT.]

those are the worst. i found praying helps.

[@beny1366]

@@YOUARESOFT. thanks for the advice! I wish you speedy recovery too !

[@karkatshipper8383]

This is really what I needed there last few weeks I've been so anixety over my health and what could go wrong, how I could kust be done any second due to system inside and or outside. Being present, breathing and being happy that I'm still aware of the sunrise each day, the birdsong. The yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery but today is a present..

[@Real-StoicJourney]

Absolutely captivating! Your exploration of 'The Paradox of Anxiety' brilliantly articulates the intricate relationship between awareness and its potential pitfalls. As a fellow creator delving into similar themes on my KZbin channel, I deeply appreciate the depth of insight you've provided here. Your ability to navigate such complex topics with clarity and wisdom is truly inspiring. Keep up the exceptional work

[@MindsetMagic100]

Thanks man , I been hearing you lately

[@KICK839]

My results will be in 4 days, one year of work . This video came at right time

[@androidfarmer8863]

Recognize the things we can and cannot change? Sure. Sounds great, thanks. I’ll get right on that.

[@user-ik4br3nk2w]

I now know that today is the tomorrow I worried about yesterday

[@MGood-ij1hi]

The bottom line is `What doesn't kill you makes you stronger' if you want to become stronger that is.

[@J.o.H.N.a.T.H.a.N]

Just what I need

[@alsecen5674]

Once you receive that one phone call, nothing matters ever again. All of the stoic, tao, and Buddhist beliefs fall into nothingness. Nothing ever matters again. It doesn't matter if it is going to be ok or not ok. Nothing matters.

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

To a point, certainly. After all... in 30-60 years, 99% of the people you have ever known (including yourself) will never be remembered, mentioned, recognized, spoken of, etc. That's just how it is. Well... unless you're part of the elite one percent, lol. And no one commenting on YT videos is (including me).

[@VivBeyer1111]

I hope you`re ok sweetheart.....sending you much Love !

[@goonerash]

True bro....😔

[@mm-zn5hh]

What do you mean? Please enlighten me.

[@lifematters687]

Heard this yesterday: Everything will be ok if you are ok with everything.

[@lifematters687]

​@@JGalegriathat's also a good saying. We can choose different sayings for different times.

[@EcomCarl]

What an insightful perspective on navigating life's uncertainties! 🌟 Stoicism offers valuable guidance in focusing on what we can control, empowering us to differentiate between productive and unproductive worries and ultimately leading us towards a life of virtue and fulfillment.

[@MoltenMouseMetal]

So be like a Jedi, and travel through life with no attachments. Ride your canoe on the river of life, do your best to avoid the rocks, and appreciate the scenery as you flow down-river. Most of all, don't think about the waterfall at the end of your journey. You're not there yet, so worrying about the eventual end just casts a shadow over the brightness you currently enjoy.

[@theredcatuprock]

I lost both of my parents recently. Life was fine when I wasn't aware that they were gone. Oh well, someone will surely find them.

[@kucheriya1]

Went from feeling sorry to feeling funny.... I appreciate twist and surprises, which this was. ❤

[@n2bfw884]

Thanks so much for this wonderful video!

[@sitaL-z9x]

Before he changed the title of the video, it was Don't worry, Everything won't be okay.

[@DiVa-ks2jg]

Thanks

[@juliemarkham4332]

I like the faceless animation! Worry is just fear. There's not a problem to be dealt with because it hasn't happened yet.

[@brianandrews6124]

Thank you.

[@CaiusV.]

Thank you ❤

[@mendalz]

This is one of the best channels on the internet

[@patakisatori4861]

Life wouldn’t be beautiful if it wasn’t fleeting, and didn’t pass away.

[@krishead2410]

The past is gone and the future uncertain, there is only the Now. ♾️

[@How_to_Peaceoffical]

Good days and bad days, happiness and sadness like the sun and the moon. They come and go, all we need to do is survive until we see the good day come.

[@jakemiller6553]

the greatest youtuber of all time

[@Felipe-zl1rj]

We are alone among a multitude, fighting everyone and ourselves, just waiting for death.

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

When the world is running down, you make the best of what’s still around.

[@steveborkowski4330]

Great song, too!

[@kalmkoala9243]

Optimism can be just as dangerous as pessimism. Visualize failure. Prepare for worst case scenarios. Prepare for everything that can go wrong, to go wrong. Because inevitably, it one day will.

[@motioncompensation1544]

Prepare. But don't worry. Once you're prepared, go back to enjoying the fact that all you're prepared for has not happened and most of it will never happen.

[@kalmkoala9243]

​@@motioncompensation1544 Yes! Thank you for adding that. ❤

[@motioncompensation1544]

@@kalmkoala9243 I often have to explain to people that me preparing for bad things is not the same as worrying. Being prepared to whatever level you think is OK brings peace. You then also accept that that is the level of your preparedness and you'll deal with anything beyond that as it comes, you choose to do that.

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

Discipline. Consistency. Deadlines. Creativity. Reflection. Repeat.

[@Hawkenshmire]

Knowing the truth is comforting no matter what it is?

[@houstonadams4797]

9:31 that city skyline is where I live! Seattle

[@jefpring4917]

A broken heart is a loved heart

[@AncestralFuel]

I think an underrated response to anxiety, is the act of courage as delineated in “Courage to Be”, a short book by the German existentialist theologian, Paul Tillich. Stoicism tells us to, essentially, have faith in the “laws of nature”. Tillich would say to summon courage in the face of meaninglessness. Nietzsche’s message was the same, “He has heart who knows fear, but vanquishes it; who sees the abyss, but with pride. He who sees the abyss, but with eagle's eyes,- he who with eagle's talons grasps the abyss: he has courage.”.

[@keilsalvador8731]

Thank you for this video

[@AyushSingh-cs2kj]

As a regular listener and overthinker just wanted to ask you about how these knowledge have affected you in your daily life? Also love your videos😊

[@ridwanosman5644]

A good question 😊

[@Its_Bennyboi]

DOES THE TITLE AND THUMBNAIL KEEP CHANGING AND THE VIDEO STAYING THE SAME OR AM I LOSING MY MIND?

[@Its_Bennyboi]

I thought it was titled soemthing along the lines of “don’t try to have a happy life, become unfragile”

[@DiVa-ks2jg]

Wasn't this, don't worry everything will not be okay