When Life Hurts, Care Less About It | The Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius

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Unlike many Roman Emperors, he did not indulge in the many pleasures he had access to, like getting drunk on wine and watching sadistic games in the Colosseum. Marcus Aurelius wanted to fulfill the task Fortune had given him, which was serving humanity. So, he cared deeply about fulfilling his purpose. But to do so, he had to care less about the things that aren’t worthy nor wise to care about. And these things are many.
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00:00 - Intro
02:25 - Intro II
02:52 - The future
05:40 - The past
09:22 - The present

[@gogrowglow]

"We suffer more in our imagination than in reality."

[@ratmon19]

Anyone has any new quotes, 💤

[@Fireneedsair]

@@ratmon19 these old ones are timeless sir

[@Silverdragon517]

So True

[@Uriel-Septim.]

@@ratmon19 "The wisdom of the wise, and the experience of ages, may be preserved by quotation" --Isaac D'Israeli.

[@ryandeboer9584]

@@ratmon19 nice try

[@yohaizilber]

"It is not death that a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live.”― Marcus Aurelius

[@mwh0588]

Everything is living in this World, because if it dies, its dead and Not living anymore.

[@ratmon19]

Why memories are indeed pointless you will see

[@TheHorseshoePartyUK]

"Desire is making a contract with yourself, to be unhappy until you get what you want" - Naval Ravikant

[@mwh0588]

@@TheHorseshoePartyUK yeah after suffering in life, you get cancer, 4 Stage.

[@Fireneedsair]

@@mwh0588 ok mr literal!🤪

[@jorger2020]

"We are not affected by what happens to us, but by what we tell ourselves about what happens to us." Epictetus

[@gimmehugs1615]

💯

[@sleepinggiant575]

Wow

[@Concatenate]

And we are not obliged to accept what we tell ourselves. That's where the power is in ourselves, to take a different perspective and be grateful in everything that happens.

[@sleepingfrozenskies684]

amazing

[@syntacticcave9514]

Hi. I am going through a hard phase and having many negative thoughts in my mind. I just wanted to ask that we have no control over our thoughts. They come spontaneously. So how does this work?? Please tell.

[@Belief_Before_Glory]

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

[@andresmorales7228]

Awesome quote

[@Belief_Before_Glory]

"The chief task in life is simply this: to identify and separate matters so that I can say clearly to myself which are externals not under my control, and which have to do with the choices I actually control. Where then do I look for good and evil? Not to uncontrollable externals, but within myself to the choices that are my own…" -Epictetus "The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts." -Marcus Aurelius

[@carpballet]

For many people this is a lie. Only if your mind functions perfectly can you “escape your thoughts.”

[@Dualhammers]

What if you don't have power over your mind?

[@Belief_Before_Glory]

"We suffer more in imagination than in reality." -Seneca "Man is not worried by real problems so much as by his imagined anxieties about real problems." -Epictetus💜

[@thinkfloyd2594]

"Worrying is like trying to figure out how to cross a river you might not come to." - Louis L'Amour

[@noorgonzalez1076]

😂 😊Tyvm😅

[@sabinthapa9350]

"Planning is like trying to figure out how to cross a river you might come to" -Logic L'Amour

[@johnnylego807]

Not exactly accurate when you suffer physically from chronic illness all while being evicted from your home. so easy for people to say who are extremely comfortable, so comfortable that they have to mentally make themselves depressed over nothing burgers because that’s what society is now, It’s cool to be sad and depressed , except for those actually going through it.

[@ryanblanchard2508]

Agree. A majority of people commenting here and just in general are followers trying to come off as edgy. They do what’s trendy and are typically full of shit. It’s a big reason why I spend most time with my family or close friends only.

[@artoriasoftheabyss1575]

​@johnnylego807 it's almost like it's all relative

[@AspieMemoires]

Recently got diagnosed with stage 2 brain cancer at 28. Had to have a tumor removed. Lot of people around me acting like it’s the end of the world for me. While I meanwhile remember these lessons of Aurelius and am very ambivalent to the news. It just is what it is, if I die I die. Oh well. Edit: People keep asking if I’m dead, i can’t very well reply even if I was dead now can I? Edit: to those wishing me well, thank you. I am still alive. Been getting control of the situation more.

[@EarlofChucklechester]

You're a strong person man respect

[@afrosamurai180]

Wish you a speedy recovery 🙏

[@kitkat615]

I LOVE YOU!! your comment radiates BAMF vibes that I wish for everyone in this life to experience.

[@hakoskosko2053]

Mob respect bro

[@wallybingbang4350]

Is it a 'Glioblatoma' ? Your resilience is key I have 'Heart Failure' - Dilated Cardiomyopathy' - It is what it is - life is a fleeting moment on the scale of things ❤

[@biggaydave5905]

I’m currently suicidal. This and many of your other videos are showing me how I can have a future. Thank you for going to such lengths to share all this knowledge with others.

[@yellowhmsconqueror]

don’t kill yourself bro…it’ll get better

[@lovetrustandpixiedust]

You have value, you are enough, and you are loved. One day at a time. Sending strength! 💛

[@Mantafax]

I've been there too, you are not alone, even if it feel like this sometimes, big love from Germany

[@samiraaparazita1420]

Your life is precious, and YOU offer a unique value to the world. I hope you can gain enough strength to come back from this dark headspace and continue to provide your uniqueness to the world.

[@tharunmanikantan9696]

Brother, no one cares if we die. Means no one cares if we stay alive and do whatever the fuck we want. Live the life to the full, and die with no regrets

[@SumTingWong1482]

My life changed (for the better) almost instantly when I realized that “not giving a f*ck” was not only okay, but essential to being happy. I also stopped watching the news, which helped even more.

[@usernameunk]

so much of the news i’ve noticed is simply for people like me (admittedly) to go and seek reasons to worry. it brings people like me back, and makes them money. so much is driven by hype and fear mongering it’s just hard to know if the info you’re getting is real or 99% of the time bias for a check. take care brother

[@moodyrick8503]

I too gave up watching the so called "news", (biased opinion) and am much happier because of it. I like to tell people that _"I've retired from politics"._ I accept that the world doesn't care what I think.

[@SumTingWong1482]

@@moodyrick8503 Yes, I have also realized that each of us are like a fish swimming in a vast ocean of (mis)information and “intellectual” noise. It’s the land of confusion and I enjoy turning off the noise and enjoying the silence.

[@moodyrick8503]

@@SumTingWong1482 Yes indeed.

[@toddspangler6669]

Yes, the news is now just, "Let's find the worst things going on" and rarely is positive. It leads people to believing that the world is all bad because they're only showing the bad apples. The positive news doesn't attract enough viewers I guess. I stopped watching it years ago.

[@EarlofChucklechester]

One thing I have realised is that you can never outrun your problems or negativity in this world you just have to accept this is the world we live and focus on things you can control to make it a better place if not everyone then at least for your family

[@ripvanwinkle_7]

Best example for this is Oskar Schindler in my opinion when he finally realized what was happening to Jews he decided to step in he knew he couldn't help every jew out there but he still helped everyone in his capacity even if it meant going bankrupt he was a hero

[@EarlofChucklechester]

@@ripvanwinkle_7 I found out about him when I watched the movie Schindler List. I used to skip it thinking it's too depressing for me to watch but one day I finally decided to sit down and watch it completely I loved the movie cause it showed the worst and best side of humanity together one line which I still remember is "Whoever saves one life saves the world entire."

[@nightshadehelis9821]

I've known so many people who try to outrun their problems by getting divorced and immediately jumping into new relationships. Sure, it initially feels new, exciting, and like a success, but it's always just a matter of time before the old problems resurface and before you know it, they're complaining about how awful their new spouse is on Facebook.

[@patricksullivan2816]

Right on! We'll said.

[@b.bts19]

literally

[@evelynwilliams503]

"The future only bothers us because we think about it. It does not exist outside the mind."

[@karmasutra4774]

Unless we live in a block universe

[@GGG-gf1wf]

I am sick and tired of feeling anxious all the time. I can’t taste what i eat i can’t sleep properly i can’t communicate properly i can’t even do the hobbies of mine that i used enjoyed. But i watched this and i haven’t felt this good for a long time. It was a huge relief. Thank you A LOT..

[@Concatenate]

I struggle with this as well. It's important to live life in the moment. It makes no logical sense to suffer mostly from our imagination. Ask yourself if you're making anything better by just worrying about it. Sometimes one must shame themselves to realize what damage they cause by dwelling on anxieties. I wish you peace and calm.

[@vt750dc]

yeah man I miss being able to actually smell and taste things

[@unglemergy]

deep breath brother you are never alone😊

[@Blehstor]

Been there. If nothing works, try medication, it helps if you take it correctly.

[@mind-blowing_tumbleweed]

Same here mate. My gf left to study in another country and I'm very anxious. Things aren't going too well, I worry a lot and make it worse. At least these videos provide temporary relief, like it's gonna be alright.

[@y_zass]

This was my key to happiness. I used to worry about everything, now I don't worry about anything. I woke up one day and it hit me, I value my time more than money. I had never been more broke, but I never felt more rich. Money, material things, nothing compares to time!

[@robertburnett6348]

Thanks.

[@unglemergy]

good for you

[@unglemergy]

🎉🎉🎉😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@pkae85]

Told myself today, i dont have any money but iv got everything else!

[@nofilter.906]

Exactly,,,be happy to meet your NEEDS,,,,reach for a few WANTS,,,,,but dont have big WANTS....keep your WANTS SMALL...

[@justdev8965]

It isn't life that hurts. It is always people that hurt everything. Life itself doesn't do anything on its own. It's us!

[@fionac7020]

👏

[@Traumatised311]

True People have me trauma

[@wtfvenusss]

for sure 🫁 but shiid natural disaster do be devastatin communities + land masses 😔.

[@coletaylor9847]

Life kills everyone you'll ever love.

[@theking9338]

its fate that hurt us not life .. we cant control fate

[@lovetrustandpixiedust]

Stoicism has truly helped me so much in coping with my anxiety. Seneca's Letters From a Stoic is also one of my all-time favourite books, and I recommend it to anyone who struggles with anxiety.

[@babykrul]

Thank you! I’ve struggled with it a couple of years and came across this video and stoicism seems very helpful for me. Will check out your recommendations, thanks! Have a good day

[@lovetrustandpixiedust]

@@babykrul You're welcome! I hope the book will be of help to you. Have a good day 😊

[@yellowlightingbolt]

Read 'The Art of being happy' by Arthur Schopenhauer.

[@sew_gal7340]

I need to learn that, I used to be care free but ever since I got married I have somehow learned anxiety and it has caused me to have ulcers and polyps in my body(from stressing). I have to rewrite my brain otherwise I will die of heart issues

[@lovetrustandpixiedust]

@@sew_gal7340 So sorry to hear about your struggles 😔 Sounds like marriage is literally inflamming your triggers. I hope you find peace soon. Please take care 💛💛

[@Aashka_The_Mystic]

Basically, don't get upset, mad or worried about things you can't control. You can't control the future, so don't worry about it. You can prepare for it, but you can't control it. You can't control the past, so don't dwell on what should have or could have, don't let it consume you.

[@joannaedwards6325]

The more I listen to these messeges and apply what I've learned the easier my life becomes. Turning 77 this May but it's never too late to improve one's life😊 Thank you from my whole heart❤.

[@SWEETSCIENCEONE]

Excellent mindset!!!

[@UnLoCoSs]

are you single?

[@joannaedwards6325]

@@UnLoCoSs Hi. Yup I'm on my own now and really enjoying fewer responsibilities. My late companion passed Sept. 2021. Of course I miss him every day but I feel so free now. It's now JO-ANNA TIME. YAY!!! 🎉 How many years have YOU been on Earth?

[@sachinnegi7026]

@@joannaedwards6325 28

[@joannaedwards6325]

@@sachinnegi7026 28? Wow. You are just starting out on your ' Earthly Experience '. Well....have some fun and stay UNAFRAID ❤.

[@kastenolsen9577]

Accept what is, what was, and let them go. Don't dwell on things out of your control. Accept what happens and move forward with life.

[@Ceterra4247]

🎉🎉🎉

[@mechanicalmonk2020]

Marcus to his slaves:

[@unglemergy]

tell that to myself when im not around later over what i missed and couldnt have or do. then go suck an egg and stfu until you know the weight of a worlds worth of problems. unless you are shouldering all the struggles unfolding dont speak as if you are otherwise knowing.

[@flapjackpancake5486]

Or in short "it is what it is"

[@CatLover-23]

Well Put & True Indeed.. Words I myself live by.. Why Stress or Worry about People, Places & Things etc I Can't Control or do anything about.. I notice how others WANT you to Stress or Be in Fear of Everything, even tho we have no control over it anyways.. Just Accept it & Let it Be.. What's Meant to happen Will. Bad or Good.. I Refuse to live the remaining of my life in Fear or Worry about this Wicked World.. Why... Doesn't do me Any good to Worry about what I can't control or Fix...

[@indigolambart]

I once had a problem with dismissing my own needs and happiness in hopes of gaining my family's acceptance and affection. I endured their dysfunction and abuse. This then spilled over into people pleasing behavior with friends and work as I grew up. There too I stayed loyal to friends who used me and terrible working conditions. Eventually the demands became too much and I had a breakdown shortly after my one real friend died... having committed suicide at 33... and I was no closer to real love or acceptance with my family who behaved cruelly in this time. I had closed my real self off. I began to set boundries and was met with lashing out... people who have grown used to getting what they want from you do not care for when you begin to build and maintain reasonable boundries....which reinforced my decision. At first I was saddened by lost relationships until I realized all I had lost were chains I had given myself. As recent years have passed I see I was chasing something that was not there to be caught, and my own responsibility in the cause of my sorrows and the cause of my contentment. Since that time my mother has passed due to her alcoholism. I would still be happy to have a healthy relationship with my remaining family but have also learned to accept that might never happen. I cannot force it but only be open to its possibility. I can instead be open to what life has to offer now and do my best each day without the expectation of anything other than my own satisfaction and that has brought me a lot of peace of mind.

[@tubeorip]

I feel ye. Going through something similar. I feel free though, released from them hoarding my time, , fake laughs and empty conversations about nothing and things to buy.

[@j4513]

Very wise words, my friend. 💛

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

Reflection is a rare gem which humanity seldom values. 🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨ "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)

[@awesomelegs]

I've read some comments that have gotten me thinking, but nothing like this. It takes courage to share what you shared. I've had a lot of difficult past experiences too, but what I think has kept me going through turbulent times is the companionship I have with my folks and all of the friends I've made through the internet and past working experiences. Other spectrums include baseball hats, drawing, plush toys, and classic games. The history of television shows and entertainment has always fascinated me too - especially with KZbin poop and KZbin icebergs (what is well known and not as well known) on various topics. Where ever you are at in the world; I wish you nothing but the best going forward!

[@SergeC72]

thank you for sharing

[@jaralirasarino7245]

Interesting fact: the song that is played at 4:15 is called Seikilos Epitaph, and it is the oldest surviving musical composition. A man left it written on his wife's grave and the lyrics says: "While you live, shine have no grief at all life exists only for a short while and Time demands his due"

[@jenana6882]

I’m so chill that people look at me like I’m emotionless but I’m running through every emotion in my head all the time

[@alexanderparedes7161]

Wow.. really? That's interesting lol

[@jenana6882]

@@alexanderparedes7161 can’t tell if that’s a genuine comment or not

[@apollo-9725]

Saame

[@applesandgrapesfordinner4626]

That pretty much sums up stoicism. To be emotional without giving into it.

[@RandyBavender-xb2ir]

@@jenana6882I don’t think it was..lol

[@julienrochard7093]

My dad died seven months ago and my mum, who meant the world to me, passed away a few days ago...I feel like a little child (I'm 38) lost in the dark...but I know that things we can't have control on, may destroy us if we let them be our master. I'm not afraid of death anymore, just living the only thing that matters: the present time. I'll keep moving forward and live my life, entirely, completely, without thinking about what could happen in the future or what could have been avoided in the past. Sorrow and unhappiness wanted to invite me for dinner, but I did respond: "No, thanks. I'd rather eat alone if you don't mind" (Julien, from France) Danke schön Einzelgänger für dieses Video.

[@jacovawernett3077]

Du bist toĺl. Danka schone.

[@jimmymeyer626]

Julien, hang in there. You and I lost both our parents at the age of 38. It’s not easy. You said it well (lost in the dark). Keep your head up. -Jimmy from The States

[@julienrochard7093]

@@jimmymeyer626 Thanks Jimmy for your support. Sorry for your loss. We have to think with our heart, not our head. Take care!

[@tobi-xo3if]

I am happy to hear you got to reach all the way to 38 years of age with your parents in your life my friend. I wish you could see your parents as you desired, but of course, the passing of those around us, especially those in seniority to us, is simply an inevitability with time. I'm sure one with discipline such as yourself will continue to act and think in such ways that would make your parents proud. Grieve, but do not wallow in misery. - Asad from the Emirates

[@julienrochard7093]

@@tobi-xo3if Thank you so much Asad for your kind words. Life still goes on and I'm sure there are a lot of magnificent things to come for all of us. There's darkness in our world but we have the power to enlighten it by our actions. Enjoy your life my friend

[@djbucksd]

I think I have probably read Aurelius’ Meditations more times than any other book in my life.

[@j4513]

Then you are one smart cookie.

[@nicoll.hellen]

🥰😍

[@solidbase777]

Noice

[@AslakAsp]

Are you a stoic

[@catpriest]

​@@AslakAsp I'm a nihilist and i come back to this book often.

[@prihaps]

This is actually exactly how I survived being diagnosed with MS and put on 2 different types of chemo for it. From 2015 to 2022, I had to stop caring to survive. I had to stop caring about everything I was losing in the process. Luckily I have no children so as hard as losing everything is, I consider myself lucky. I had to stop caring about my career that I could no longer do. Had to stop caring about my awesome credit, my car I was losing, my independence, my education (cannot work in my field of choice). Best thing I ever told myself was to stop caring about everything but my health in which I could control. 7 years later and picking up where I left off finally. Hoping I can get off disability and stay off while not caring. It’s a weird place to be in when getting an education.

[@bambinaforever1402]

Don’t know which country u live in, hope not in USA with their crazy health insurance, i hope u will be fine, but how could u afford the treatment? This what worries me the most about health and i live in Europe where health care is next to free, but still, if one start paying for treatments and staying in a hospital, no matter how cheap it is if it is too much and one can not work because of health, how does it look financially?

[@prihaps]

@@bambinaforever1402 I do live in the US but luckily I never had to worry about health prices bc I was insured (really good insurance) under my mom until age 26 and married my husband a month before my 26th bday so I went straight to being on his insurance (even better since it’s military insurance so no copays bc he is active duty). That being said, disability is super hard to get on. Took me 3 years of no income before I was placed on disability.

[@bananajajaja6262]

​@@prihaps Bruh I'll be screwed if I'm sick for a long period of time. I have zero insurance and barely able to feed myself+buying household necessities+paying bills and no, my country doesn't have things like social welfare or something. The government doesn't care a bit if their citizen died at their home because they're starving.

[@prihaps]

@@bananajajaja6262 well same. I had no income for three years until I was finally approved for disability and even then it’s not a lot of money. That’s why I lost everything.

[@HannahHoneywell.]

Thank you for sharing. I’m so happy you are still here. You are strong! This message has helped me.

[@Saiku]

"Life's a bitch, and then you die." - My grandpa. Wise words that I remember every day.

[@carmenfonseca6603]

😂 truest words ever spoken.

[@MamaBriBri11]

My Grandpa said the same thing! Very stoic family background.

[@codernux]

😂😂💀☠️

[@deannaramirez7855]

Rip Socrates Ramirez aka grandfather ❤

[@noodlery7034]

listen to the song by nas

[@Training_Tsuna_]

You say, “thank you for watching.” I say, thank you for putting out content that gives valuable perspective.

[@spmoran4703]

He is my favourite Stoic . Marcus was practical and wise . His philosophy actually taught that it is wise to prepare for death .

[@lafourmiedesbois5901]

There's nothing to prepare, you disappear and maybe people will remember you as a leverage to live their own lives that's it.

[@uglyass9084]

​@@lafourmiedesbois5901 goddamn

[@Soundofsilver2007]

@@lafourmiedesbois5901 I die every day

[@nbonasoro]

The issue with stoicism is the idea that luck favors the prepared. Ideal stoicism is essentially think less and act more. You absolutely should worry about the future, just worry through action instead of thoughts.

[@carlzombie6722]

'You have power over your mind,not outside events' Marcus Aurelius is one of my favorite philosophers. Awesome video Sir

[@MagmaleV]

I have a war in my country, stoicism helped me to meet it without succumbing to fear, I am grateful to know this philosophy, it's practical and useful

[@tobi-xo3if]

I pray for your safety my friend.

[@RamkrishnaBKavnal]

May God Save you, Bro :)

[@fony6617]

Hey. Hope you’re doing great Я з тобою в цьому. В кожному питанні та кожному етапі становлення. Enjoy your beautiful life my lovely friend 🌞

[@sarahsalama6149]

I have been suffering for a while now, in silence! Isolated! Thinking if life at all worth living! Maybe this video is a sign not to give up just yet!

[@nicholasvargas6397]

I've felt the same way u have all I know is I gotta keep going no matter how hard life can get hope u keep going too 💯

[@Fireneedsair]

Silence is golden in this noisy world. Silence from unhelpful thoughts are the worst noise for me

[@tubeorip]

Never give up. Life is just starting for me now and I just turned 39. My life has been one big shit show but I never gave up no matter what. Yeah sometimes I have felt like you, but my friend this too shall pass :) All the best.

[@davide0o.o0o06]

Better times WILL come trust me, much love to you from Italy ❤️❤️

[@sarahsalama6149]

@@tubeorip Thank you for sharing this! I hope your life will be as you want it to be.

[@lynnsusulynn]

If one could cope with the present,one could also cope with future.This is so comforting to me.

[@marlo3575]

The Word of God says it best “do not worry about tomorrow for tomorrow has it’s own worries” :)

[@Fireneedsair]

The problem is one cannot just “flush away” the past by not thinking about it. The past can be with us as trauma that does not manifest as thoughts but instead, emotions and behaviors that can be from very buried sources. We amount in the present as a culmination of our genetics, upbringing, choices made and not made, and of course, randomness. Therefore, though we only live in the present, a sliver of time, the past always lives within us. It is true that we should let go of that which we have no control over that is external to us, but past events that shape us (internal) cannot just be let go of. Don’t dwell on the past but learn from it. Great video overall as usual

[@genesises]

isn't this the problem that stoicism is 'made' for dealing with? or at least to me seem to be most applicable to. basically trying to go 'outside of yourself' in order to get a more objective view of an emotional problem - rather than digging into the emotional and getting triggered.

[@Thebreakdownshow1]

I was recently told by someone i am stoic then i looked in to what it is and here i am still discovering stoicism.

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

It is good to recognize both what you are and what you are not. In fact, I personally believe that it's far better to know what does NOT define you rather than what does. 🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨

[@willowbrooks]

@@Novastar.SaberCombat ❤️

[@willowbrooks]

❤️

[@twohumm2445]

I feel like philosophy is telling you what you already know. As a kid i stopped caring and it helped with bullying or anything really. It was easier when i felt happy and stable. But now everything hurts again and i feel isolated and alone. Its been years feeling more and more depressed. I keep overthinking with chaos in my mind. Hopefully i can take the childhood-like wisdom and feel more okay again.

[@twohumm2445]

As a kid i always accepted things. But i think that's so much easier when you're not depressed, and you're feeling okay. Not the mood swings from high to low, but, feeling okay. It's a feeling i miss. I miss my childhood and according to this philosophy i should move on in life, but, it feels like it's too hurtful to me...

[@sweetist]

I think about this often. Being a child is being ignorant to the worlds chaos. You have a child like innocence where everything and anything is possible. Not saying that everyone’s childhood is grand or easy. Mine sure wasn’t. But I do miss the feeling of possibility and not worrying about things, I just wanted a new toy and maybe some nuggets but the weight of the world wasn’t SO heavy. As we grow older we lose touch with that sparkle. But I think it’s never too late. I’m in a similar place as you now. But within the 7 months you’ve posted this. I hope you’ve found your light again ❤

[@bollocks42o]

a “things we have no control over” situation hit me hard in highschool. a friend and i smoked what we thought was marijuana at a party - immediately after, an older girl told us it was an incredibly hard and scary drug. my friend started panicking and hyperventilating immediately, but i entered an eery calm because, what could we do about it? i calmed her down and the older girl admitted she was just joking with us. now when things start spiralling out of my control i tell myself, “you already smoked it” 🤣 and just let things unfold. stress isn’t going to help.

[@turtleanton6539]

😊yes😊

[@peaceofmind913]

I’m still learning. Thank you Einzelganger for your videos and books, they have helped me during these troubling times.

[@awesomelegs]

Einzelganger is amazing. No doubt about it.

[@CatLover-23]

👍🙏👍

[@gabriellaleighton]

This is exactly what I was needing. Thank you! I will watch this every time I need a reminder.

[@relaxdaily]

Thank you for making such wonderful videos! Every few weeks one of your creations pops up in my feed and I enjoy watching and listening what you share. It’s great mind food. Good upgrades. Great to be reminded or to learn new things about the psychology of our being. Thank you!

[@Einzelganger]

Thank you for your donation and compliments. Just subbed to your channel. Awesome that you play/create all that music yourself. Cheers!

[@CooManTunes]

You're so simpleminded, it's absolutely pitiful.

[@basicx7789]

Just found you today and love the calm music! Have a amazing day both of you!

[@paulwoodford1984]

He has millions of views and subscribers. He doesn’t need your money. keep it for yourself.

[@mrpigean8457]

​@@paulwoodford1984 its not about the money, its showing his appreciation for the video

[@user-dh5ud2lk6x]

I have been suffering lately, because of the things that happened in the past, and I have extreme worries of my future. When I was okay, I have always thought that I am a rational thinker, yet when things began to break lose, it just shuttered me to my core. It affected my entirety. I felt like I was stuck to nothingness. After watching this video, I feel like or rather it made me realize that I have been marinating my self to suffering by regretting the past and worrying about the future, that I forgot how to live in the present. This video opened my eyes into a new perspective, I appreciate it so much, thank you. This is the kind of philosophy I need right now.

[@CATSFOREVER308]

This is exactly how, I've lived my life,worrying unnecessarily about things I have absolute no control over.I really needed to hear this,thank you.🙏

[@nighthawkhuff8856]

Reminds me of when my son was diagnosed with a plethora of issues due to a genetic abnormality. Everyone was so up in arms; couldn’t believe how we managed. I was stumped at their reactions as I remained ambivalent. I could only focus on the now & what I could control. It’s taught me a lot & I’m a happier person in general, for it.

[@MegaMiquelon]

I have never been so depressed about my life and circumstances before. The past few months I’ve been so stressed and sad, my wife suspected i may have depression, as i just really want to cry everyday tho I didn’t. But this video really helps. It hits the spot. I will look at the present and what I have with more value, and I will learn to accept my life, instead of squealing like a pig. Marcus Aurelius is indeed wise. Thank you for this video

[@CooManTunes]

"When life hurts, care less about it." Easy for an emperor to say. When I don't care about life, I end up homeless.

[@TheCedilia]

Exactly! Someone in these comments pointed out that he had chronic pain issues but overcame them through rationalization. Yeah, I’m sure the opium had nothing to do with it. Or being an emperor I.e. privileged.

[@CooManTunes]

@@kevincarpenter6971 Really? So, I'm more powerful than an emperor? Get off theharddrugs.

[@zibbitybibbitybop]

You've completely missed the point. The stoics didn't say to stop living, they said to stop worrying about things beyond your control. You'll definitely end up broke if you don't even do the things you CAN control, so do the best you reasonably can and call it good enough.

[@runswithraptors]

Oh boo hoo no one cares about your fake sob story

[@nobodyspecial1553]

​@@zibbitybibbitybop People will misinterpret anything just to have an excuse to wallow in misery.

[@dmdp11]

Life is 10% what happens to you, 90% your reaction to it - Charles R Swindoll

[@j4513]

💯💯💯

[@mindfulnesswithmatt]

The past and future are not real; they're accessed only through the present. Do what you can and when things don't work out, then acceptance is sometimes all that's left

[@lynnfisher3037]

The present really doesn't exist either . How could it possibly be measured ? As I write each of these letters to form a word they instantaneously become the past. When we think we have arrived in the future it is the present. As the Oracle told Neo in the Matrix, "Here's something that will really bake your noodle"😂

[@viper341]

Most suffering is caused by the mind when you have too much time to think and your mind isn't fully occupied. My solution is to stay busy and keep my mind fully occupied in my work, hobbies, and interactions with people and fill my head with positive media (TV shows etc.) This keeps me fully in the moment and gives me no time for my mind to wander and think about the past or future or things I don't have or anything. I have found that keeping my mind fully occupied is the absolute best medicine and way to stay happy. It doesn't take a lot of philosophy or deep thinking to do either, just stay fully engaged in the moment through positive activities and you will crowd negativity right out. The only time I'm really unhappy is when I'm left with too much time where I'm mentally unoccupied to think.

[@autumnyates8151]

This guy was enlightened af. Wish we had more leaders with this mindset.

[@mathildebjrgan6388]

I like to live by “expect the worst, and hope for the best” So I always kinda feel prepared when shit things happen, and when good things happen then I’m glad, but don’t fear disappointment

[@aimanz202]

If I may add to this quote, the words from a another person whos also a therapist, said to me, "Expect the worst, hope for the best. But reality is often somewhere in the middle" Which I found to be quite true when I reflect back on past events while holding on to the quote. It's a refreshing addition, that gives me more control on how I position myself towards the events going to unfold in the future or from the past, and also helps a lot in tuning down anxiety. Reading this quote made me want to reply and share this wisdom as well.

[@fuzzlewit9]

Indeed, it seems pessimistic, but in reality is just being prepared. "Things can't get any worse than they are now" said the pessimist. "Of course they can" replied the Optimist.

[@lebendystraw3683]

It's a living.

[@Dzanarika1]

A good quote to live by.

[@adavis118737]

This resonates with me. I came up thinking like this as well...I strayed from it trying to be more optimistic. Like when I heard about you get what you expect and think. Idk...but I think that mindset may have been best.

[@EVZYL]

3:38 - being diagnosed with an aggressive cancer a couple of months after retirement is exactly what happened to a very good friend (a former colleague) of mine. It was devestating. She died about 18 months into her retirement, having spent those months in fruitless radiation and chemo therapy. So yes, sh.t does happen.

[@eliseives345]

This video was exactly what I needed today- I had a hard time at work yesterday, made some mistakes, and was so worried about them that I had nightmares about them and their consequences. I came to KZbin looking for an edifying Stoic reminder, and this was the second video on my regular feed. (I didn't even have to search for it.) Thank you for posting this and your other videos. They are very helpful.

[@swastiksharma9653]

Just found this video when I was at my lowest. Now I am feeling better. Thank you. ❤️

[@Wise-Lady-La-Aura]

This video on stoicism and the advice / philosophy of Marcus Aurelius, has deeply resonated with me and has profoundly changed my life! Live in the present moment. Everything that is explained in this video, I have been thinking about lately. This is one of the most important things I have watched and absorbed in years. Thank you for presenting this. I feel enlightened, humbled and satisfied. It’s exactly what I needed . Blessings will follow you , for this, all the days of your life.

[@skysitters8060]

Thanks for these life reminders. I have come to understand that the more immersed I am in nature, the easier it is to accept these ultimate truths.

[@earthernut4073]

When everything I have ever worked for is collapsing around me, this is the content I wanted to watch. Thank you very much.

[@robertvogel579]

Stoicism and Buddhism helped me through Cancer. It allowed me to recognize that no one is guaranteed tomorrow, so be in this moment.

[@springfieldFlute]

Dear Einzelganger, thank you for publishing many content regarding these. I find value and calming whenever I watch and re-watch them while continuing my spiritual path. Those reading this comment, you're already ahead than many who gave up at first sign of hardship. 2023 will be an amazing year.

[@yasincivelek8068]

It was by accident I have discovered your channel on KZbin and by far it's been the best thing that ever happened. I love your contents and writings dude keep up your amazing work. 👏

[@DreaSD619]

I’m so happy I found this channel. Blessings to all the good people! ❤

[@suranabil900]

Im currently at terrible place by losing my job for the second time in big corporation and divorced in same time which brought me anxiety and negativity in everything becoming so bitter that I always yelling at my own parents.. but after seeing this vedio and reading a comment here I realized that i need to change and work everyday and stop procrastinating which is really hard to do but i will do my best to beat my failure and to win again by not expecting anything just to work and be happy that i gave all in this day for everyday till the day i die

[@SumTingWong1482]

You’re going through a really sh*tty time. It takes a tremendous amount of effort and patience to get through a sh*t storm of stress like you’re experiencing. I’ve been through hell. It not only doesn’t last, it makes you content and wise when things do finally calm down. Keep your chin up and be patient and try to treat yourself well while going through this period of your life. YOU CAN DO IT! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@wallybingbang4350]

I have 'Meditations' - many quotes I try to live by “You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realise this, and you will find strength.” MA

[@Uriel-Septim.]

“In this world, everyone must die. None of us has any choice in that. Our choice is how we wish to live.” "Life is the future, not the past. The past can teach us, through experience, how to accomplish things in the future, comfort us with cherished memories, and provide the foundation of what has already been accomplished. But only the future holds life. To live in the past is to embrace what is dead. To live life to its fullest, each day must be created anew. As rational, thinking beings, we must use our intellect, not a blind devotion to what has come before, to make rational choices." --Wizards 7th and 14th rule. "The Universe is Mental, held in the Mind of THE ALL." -The Kybalion.

[@redrickschuhart3836]

An hour ago I was starting to read Marcus Aurelius' Meditations for the first time ever while on the bus hahah. I love your videos man, they have helped me quite a bit and they have definitely fed my curiosity. Thank you :)!

[@BlueSkyCountry]

Two of the MOST powerful and useful quotes for daily life are: "Oh well", and "It is what it is". If you wake up every day and envision everything that can go wrong and bad, and expect them, you cannot ever be taken off guard or surprised.

[@RitikMaurya07]

I do this everyday. This really helps.

[@Lamby1010]

I go to bed thinking bad things and wake up thinking what will go wrong today , am I a realist or being silly I can’t help it or stop negativity.

[@stargrazer99]

I found this video at exactly the right time. It's what I needed to hear the most. Thank you so much for your videos.

[@thewise3551]

I wish we had more stoics in the world today. We seem to have a whole generation who are fixated with the past, trying to change it, continually get anxious about the future and when faced with adversity seem to turn immediately into the “squealing, screaming pigs” Marcus spoke of.

[@j4513]

Wise and observant of you. 💛

[@genesises]

that has more to do with what you choose to put focus on - obviously louder/chaotic people are going to be more noticeable. if you are a productive stoic person you are probably not getting noticed by anyone but people in your direct vicinity.

[@genesises]

oh and in real life, in person, the people you speak of are very very few and far between unless you go looking for them and then antagonize them - so are they really the problem? 😅

[@tobi-xo3if]

@@genesises Often in life those types of people will approach you - not the other way around - which is likely what the OP was referring to.

[@deborahcurtis1385]

I've noticed that often such young people are constantly trying to make the world perfect, for them. Because they grew up insulated from adversity and were indulged. So they won't even consider possibilities outside their own limited comfort to allow for normal variations in mood or difficulty. For instance it never occurs to them that someone may have just had a confronting situation and could be slightly affected by it so they don't behave absolutely perfectly. It's zero tolerance from them. Very sooky and intolerant people. If someone is acting a bit stressed I tell myself that I don't know all their story so best assume the best from them and encourage the best without getting all stressed about forcing. Next time you see them they may well explain themselves, or not.

[@lightyagami5755]

This video came just at the right time... Feeling very lucky to have your channel discovered ❤️

[@richard-em6zi]

"It's about mind over matter. If you don't mind, then why should it matter?" A lesson I've lived my life by. Maybe not such a great way to live your whole life. But it's made me less bitter about a lot of things that should've made me lose my mind

[@lukeanthony8310]

Perfect timing you saved me from my self-induced suffering. My new problem is my new way to get stronger instead of weaker. Thank you so much, friend.

[@monehget]

Amazing timing, truly today was THE day for this. Unbelievably, on THE day I chose to not dwell on the past while fearing the future and errors to get worse. I decide instead, to look for something to bump me back onto the path and decide to look up Marcus Aurelius. Uploaded today. Also, I see the irony in me choosing to make a comment on the significance of some past event and how the present occurrence will move my future.

[@sweetgumjuicesteph]

This reminds me that we can mostly choose how we react to everything and feel.

[@user-lu1yx8xn1w]

19 years old and trying to improve myself. Thank you for all the positivity!

[@batteryincorporated]

Easily the only video I should need this year. Thanks for all the reminders

[@justdriveon]

This is something I really needed to hear. Perfect timing. Thank you!

[@bigibtv4432]

Such amazing and simple reasoning, yet so hard to figure out on your own when you're lost in your own thoughts and worries

[@wiggity77]

thank you for this, I needed to hear all of this tonight. This video was very well done! Thank you for the work and effort you put into making this, you helped me today.

[@moshmitra]

It is because of content like this that I am grateful KZbin exists.....

[@natsnicnacs2346]

Your content always shows up when I need to hear the message ✌️

[@vectorfox4782]

Imagine being born with the birthright to rule over a kingdom, but serving them instead. Leaders like Marcus Aurelius are true Immortal Kings.

[@KaijuCouture]

Exactly what I thought. The amount of sheer dedication and willpower is actually staggering

[@AminulJahid]

Can’t thank you enough, this video just changed my life, i was never been so happy and satisfied in my life, thank you again and forgive my bad English, keep up the good works ❤️

[@Einzelganger]

Your English is fine. Thank you for your generosity. Happy to year that my work has been valuable to you!

[@Natasha-yi7op]

You are so wise, so thorough and simply effective with the information you share, and have helped me so much by giving me a whole new wonderfully different perspective through your videos, I am so grateful🙏 Thank you.

[@keito_nanatzukina]

I come to this video in the right time, just now, I feel misery in my soul, I feel how my heart is burning in flames of sadness, for a love, that maybe was never for me. But it still hurts as a blade in my chest can do. Now, I know that this feelings are just a reminder of my tragically thoughts

[@benliu1896]

Coming out of a breakup where it felt like the pain of the past and my imaginations of the future was endless. This video has moved me to tears. This is exactly what I needed.

[@debielynclamosa6093]

Same.

[@CanyouseewhatIs33]

I’m really struggling at the moment. This has helped me no end. Thank you.

[@jeremytorgersen]

Excellent video, thank you for sharing this timely message and reminder!

[@josuadosreis2269]

Still learning to live these, it’s a lifetime’s worth of work.

[@rooyajabarkhil5260]

I am going through a very deep depression at the moment. This helped. Thank you.

[@nicolemarieb.7044]

Not stressing, analyzing, or being scared of my chronic pain is one of the biggest mind-body exercises that put me into a near remission. It’s not easy but it works

[@ImYourPusherman]

Never knew any of this existed til about 15 minutes ago -- yet it's been my life philosophy as long as I can remember... Hope for the best, prepare for the worst. Life's not about getting what you want, so much as wanting what you have. Yesterday's gone & tomorrow may never get here -- but, if it does, I'll deal wit it when it gets here -- but by then, it'll be today again. I'm here for a GOOD time, not a long time. Nice to know I'm not alone in this way of thinking. 😊

[@nathalik1]

this came at a great timing. I was suffering in my own head about the fact I didnt pass my driving test. I was exhausted, constantly thinking how much of a failure I was. I am making this comment in hopes that when I pass the test, I can remember this as such a small event...

[@quarteracreadventures855]

How did it go? Did you pass?

[@willowbrooks]

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[@nathalik1]

@@quarteracreadventures855 yes!!! I passed!!

[@peterpuleo2904]

In the future you will look back on this small failure as quite insignificant. You have passed now but you will have future challenges. Best wishes.

[@nathalik1]

@@peterpuleo2904 thanks, of course life will keep being hard and keep throwing all sorts of challenges, but for fucks sake I’ve never been so relieved for passing this test.

[@peterhoare3754]

Thank you. You have no idea how much this has helped me today. Thank you.

[@rickiex]

I didnt know what i was gettinf myself into when i clicked on this video, but i definitely needed to hear this. To let my fear of the future control my present is not the way to live. Thank you.

[@dominicvega7207]

"The things you think about determine the quality of your mind. Your soul takes on the color of your thoughts.” Marcus A.

[@smacdsmaccers]

Why is everyone so focused on numbing the pain, coming up with all sorts of mental gymnastics Just accept it, feel it, live with it It makes you alive Dont be a stone

[@mtaqavi1408]

I found this video in the moment that I needed most to hear such really thought provoking and impressive statements. God bless you!

[@SagaOfStoics]

"The art of living is more like wrestling than dancing, for it requires being ready to stand firm and in a state of readiness against any onslaught made upon us." - Marcus Aurelius Stay Calm. Stay Wise. Stay Stoic.

[@DreamChaserEiRi]

People are afraid to be corrupted by power, but most of them are corrupted by weakness.

[@amulyamalhi]

Another brilliant video from the Super Talented 'Einzelganger.' I hope that all the gold nuggets provided in this valuable video gets registered in my mind permanently!

[@Animaginatios]

This is my fav youtube channel now ! Im so glad i found this!

[@TheApproachChannel]

This video is a great introduction to stoicism for anyone who's curious about the philosophy but doesn't know where to start. The clear explanations and real-world examples make it easy to understand and apply to one's own life.

[@Timmmmmm]

My relationship just ended. Thanks a lot for this beautiful video!