Existential Crisis and Its Cure
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- čas přidán 4. 03. 2020
- In this video Dada explains the causes and the common responses to existential crisis which afflicts millions of people. These includes psychedelics and psychotherapy amongst others.
Dada explains how a scientific meditation technique based on the accurate definition of the meaning of Yoga is the best option to overcome an existential crisis.
00:10 Existential crisis in the contemporary world
02:14 Psychedelics and meditation
06:14 Three definitions and three types of yoga
10:31 Solving a problem of crisis by subjective approach
13:28 Combination of yogas for a happy life
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this lockdown messed me up, having an existential crisis, emotional numbness, and depression at the same time is the worst thing ever happened to me, it's so tiring I can't function properly anymore. thank you so much for this videos🧡
It has been the same for me... Every existential thought has crossed my mind and basically taken over my reality. 🙁🙁
@@elinlydia this is a sign you are turning into an adult it is natural to question life and what its about. think of it like this your whole life you ask your dad or mom for groceries, now you have to get them and your asking more and more questions like where is my money? where is my keys? did I make a list? and so on. you will eventually come to see that the questions to your existential crisis is no questions. their is a purpose in life, and that purpose is to experience your highs and lows.
and this is also natural for adults and elders, they just might come to this realization later
@@gabrielgebremedhin7939 thos explanation helped a lot thank you
you're not alone it happens dear and it gets better
this is a sign you are turning into an adult it is natural to question life and what its about. think of it like this your whole life you ask your dad or mom for groceries, now you have to get them and your asking more and more questions like where is my money? where is my keys? did I make a list? and so on. you will eventually come to see that the questions to your existential crisis is no questions. their is a purpose in life, and that purpose is to experience your highs and lows.
and this is also natural for adults and elders, they just might come to this realization later.
once you realize this your will start to accept all these questions for what they are........ just questions
This has helped me more than all the videos I watched on this topic, trying to get some solace. I agree this is a natural part of life, and looking at the questions for what they really ARE just QUESTIONS makes it so much more easier to handle in my eyes. Thank you so much. I’m screenshotting this.
Your comment helped me so much you have no idea. THANK YOU!!!!!!
What for a 15 year old like me?
@@dezignation9870 some of us start very young. You will find your teachers - trust and ask questions, follow what your heart is telling you and to the people it is leading you to. I know it is a little scary, but knowing that there is no rush to find your answer is something that will calm your mind and body. You are vibrant, loving, gentle and curious. What brings you joy? What brings you excitement? Follow that... living a life full of meaning does not always mean easy, but that is okay. Reach out to those around you, sending you hugs!!!
czcams.com/video/chB3mX-OUZg/video.html this is what helped me a lot
And then, suddenly, someone drops you into the ocean. But instead of disappearing into the ocean, you instantaneously experience yourself as the entire ocean.
wait what did u mean by this i dont understand
@@nicole-bq5pr you haven't delved deep enough my friend the loss of one's ego opens doors in one's mind that cannot be closed. Be cautious when traversing your psyche. I believe you just stumbled upon the very interesting topic of being a psychonaut. Psychedelics are a very interesting thing that God planted for us to discover my friend. Safe journeys brother.
I’m afraid I’ll lose my hearing when the ad pops up 😭
Lol 😂😂
Thank God we have yoga on this Earth. It keeps people sane ;-)
This man is very comforting. It’s super nice.
"The Universe is Mental - held in the Mind of THE ALL." - The Kybalion
I’m 17 and experimented with psychedelics and now here I am. The world is as clear as it’s ever been yet I’m so lost and confused. I don’t know what to do, please, I don’t have any motivation to continue.
It is a temporary thing. Try to stay clean and meditate, within few months you will find yourself again and will move ahead with a great speed and happiness.
It’s going to be okay. I’m 19 and all my life I have let fear rule over me. Today I found out why and it was pretty emotional. Please remember that there is a reason for you somewhere in your world, and if there isn’t, make one. Help others find out and help them learn.
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Me too man im going through the exact same thing ive tripped twice now and Im in the same boat. I'm 17 years old too. what a coincidence.
I just smoked four blunts and i’m in the same boat…
His way of explanation is amazing and inspirational.
The past is history, tomorrow is history, and this series gives me a life
thank you sincerely, dada. your mention of existential crisis plaguing young individuals especially makes me feel seen. i notice the upload date was maybe 10 days before lockdown in the U.S., which makes me surmise that this was posted at the very moment we all needed it. your insights are appreciated and they will certainly help guide many like myself on our journies to self-improvement and enlightenment.
Listening your talk itself feels like doing meditation. Thanks a lot for the video❤️
Inspirational. You can use the English subtitles if you have trouble with the audio.
Thank you for this video. I was having a really tough few days and felt my anxiety peaking. I appreciate your calm demeanour and simple explanation. I feel much more “in touch”. A good reminder to continue meditation and learning.
Thank you, Dada.
We love you
Beautifully explained
So much excellence in your talk
Deep wisdom
Namaste! Thank you for this video. It really helps to understand my thoughts better on that meditative level.
Wonderful wisdom! Thank you for sharing this gem with us. 💖
Thank you for the great content.. will watch this daily for a while
Namaskar Dada Shiilabhadrananda.
Thanks for another great video.
A very relevant topic and your video is right on target.
10:30 "Einstein once said that in order to solve a problem, we have to go to another level beyond where the problem originated." ... "The crisis of meaning comes in this material level, physical level, mental level." ... "And that means moving in the spiritual level."
Thank you. This helped me🙂🤍
The quote from your master was beautiful, thankyou.
Glad you liked it!
Thank You! :)
My rabbit died and I had some exestrial crises befor- it’s worse by a lot.. thank you for the video
The áudio is not that good. I have the volume on max and I can’t hear it well.
My sincere apologies @Raquel Daniel. Thanks for the useful feedback.
Same experience, it will be great if they can improve the voice
Raquel Daniel soft voice makes it connected in going through depression
Спасибо
Thank you.
Welcome!
Wonderful explanation, psychodelics is a deep discussion in spiritual path
So, we are trying to be in a state of mind like we naturally will be in the afterlife anyway. What's the point of living if we are trying to be "dead" while we living?
8:22 I'm an expert of quantum physics but somehow feel the existential crisis. What the hell is this?
Is there possibility to come and learn with you directly?
Since you’ve reached this video, it must be really that hard point where you don’t know what to do? You must be good in studies/job etc but you feel detached, there’s no motivation right? I’ve been going through this shit since 1 year.
My EC started when I was contemplating about God. Since I am Hindu, it’s alright with us to follow whichever God we are comfortable with, even though we have our own set of Gods. I tried praying to my Gods - Krishna, then Jesus and at times Allah. (No one answers though lol). Which God is real? What is true? Who am I? What is life? What is life after death? What is consciousness? etc etc.
Now talking practically, I’ve started noticing patterns when does my EC occur. Honestly EC sucks. It’s the worst. I also have anxiety and depression. Anywayyy, I’m learning to deal with it.
So I do few things which help me get over EC really quick and by implementing this my EC episodes have drastically reduced from a point where I was 24/7 into EC.
1. Acceptance - it’s okay you don’t need to understand your existence. Just imagine like this - universe that is made up all the atoms, chemicals, matter chose to come together in the form of human and become conscious. Means, you are the universe. Means you are non different. Just get up, look outside the window, say to yourself - I am here and I am here to do my duty and learn. Means live in the moment. Look at your hands, touch your face, everything is real. You are here and you are alive. Thats it. Nothing else.
2. Motivation - often people w EC become detached with materialistic things. And that’s okay. Its like, okay i don’t want that big car, I don’t want that house, everything is anyway temporary. Right it is. Here - do something that will benefit others. Eg i like to think, my pursuing this degree I’ll earn and open a free mental health institute for everyone. Or I’ll earn and help the needy etc. Basically, the feeling of helping others works in my case for motivation.
3. Even if you are a student, try and get a job or part time. It’ll take your mind off and the EC episodes won’t even pop up, if you are busy, honestly.
Well, on a spiritual level, EC happens because of your years and years of materialistic life and enjoyment of desires, you are ready for move on from this to your next destination and as he said, move towards that supreme consciousness.
Anyway, honestly it does getting better you know. You’ll come out more mature, more understanding. Don’t worry you are not alone, talk to a therapist if possible. All the best.
Wonderful comment, I know its a year old but its true. How are you doing now?
Baba nam kevalam
Thank you both for your videos, I learn a lot and get inspired. But can you do something with the sound so it's louder. For those of ous who live in a noisi environemnt and who's mother tong is not english - we need to understand clearly and if the volume is low, even headphones don't help enough. Can you please record your videos louder. Thank you!
My sincere apologies @tina andinka. Thanks for the useful feedback.
OMG I just noticed something . Look at the rock behind the baba and on the right side of his screen. It looks like a huge calmly sleeping dog. If you remember what Falcor looked like in Never-ending Story you may see Falcor.
Yes I like this guy he’s cool. I would like to see more videos of him. Can he make his own CZcams channel and maybe be my guru? Haha
Srytoz your guru will come whenever you will be ready for this.
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12:15 Subjective Approach through Objective Adjustment. Supreme Consciousness is Supreme Subject. In its mind, it has created everything. It has created everything and witnessing its creation. We're in the world, but we're not of this world. We grow to love through service.
I’ve been so sick with three diagnosed autoimmune diseases. There has been nonstop heslth crisis’ that I’m in an existential crisis. What’s the point of this? I push so hard to meditate, journal and do yoga but the floor keeps dropping out from under me. I feel like a raw nerve. I’m a shell of myself. What am i doing wrong that I’m suffering so badly
Is any cousre for meditation?
Yes there is a free 10 lesson basic meditation course. You can register here- meditationsteps.org/
Can someone name the three types of yoga he says please
Jnana yoga, Karma yoga and Bhakthi yoga
How to stay sane when I have been having future predicting dreams all my life? Its making me lose motivation because I feel I have no influence
You could do experiments taking different actions until you find one that affects the predicted outcome that you get from your dreams. What else could you do?
this could have to do with deja vu and could actually be something up with your brain. see a doctor maybe ?
They say all future possibilities are happening simultaneously in a state of superposition, and we experience it linearly. You're probably just dreaming glimpses from a possible future.
I am 18. And I too don't know what I am doing. How will meditation fill in the gaps of the things which are missing in my life? I don't wanna continue my college anymore. Oh, it's too far and I've lost interest. I just need good and loving people around me. If I quit college, what else will I do? But if I continued without addressing the root problem, then it would be exactly like my school time- a time pass. Subjects are of my choice, but I just can't continue with life anymore. I feel like a burden on earth sucking the resources of my parents. I NEED A HUG! I need the fuel called LOVE. Everything will be solved then.
But either I have high standards, or I have become someone unable to receive and accept love, or I have never come across the right people, idk. Oh God, please, do some miracle! 🙏
Hey I can completely understand where you are coming from would love to chat more if you’d like?
Receive my virtual hug!
A tight jhappi to you...i too need it 💕
If you are still in distress then at least read something about the life and teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi ✌️🕉️
This video was not as helpful as I hoped. The cure is “meditation”? In my experience deep meditation has fully surfaced existential crisis not resolved it. The speakers uses many words to explain the crisis experience and offers little to deeply resolve the experience of this deeply essential crisis.
Namaste and blessings to all. G
Brothers and sisters
my current school is draining all my for 3 years now and. Its a study for a job, where i dont care about anymore. So im thinking about quitting because im afraid this depression will take his toll on me.
I know its just my mind is making me crazy right now.
I dont exactly know how to get over this. If have no motivation to life anymore. My only goal was becoming a professional boxer. But even that dream starts to feel unsatisfying. But it know its not.
Why does life seems so purposeless at times :(
Living in the now is a cure so start grounding mindfulness techniques and learn to relax more
I think it is good sometimes to feel these things because it forces us to seek what is really our purpose, many people are satisfied with material pursuits and that is ok for them, but for someone like me and you it seems we won't be satisfied untill we find real deep meaning and purpose in life and for me feeling desperation and not being fulfilled with material gains has led me to finds meditaion and the spiritual path and in meditation Yiu really can start to access that purpose that supreme fulfilment. From my experiences so far in life I feel the spiritual journey is the only true purpose
Existensial crisis IS the cure
At 12:30 he says “quantum physicists say everything is a thought”.
No. This you can church with or verify with scientists. Ask Sean Carroll on his mindscaoe podcast. “Quantum” doesn’t mean everything is a thought
this guy has probably blinked a million times during this vid
Sir your voice is very low. Kindly take a note about it.
rahul I think his mic didn't work
And another example where quantum mechanics is completely misunderstood by someone "spiritual". Sorry, but no physicist would say that matter is in the end "mental", this attribution is not valid at all. There's no physical explanation for consciousness, that's why it's called the hard problem.
sound
everything is just Booleans, 0s and 1s, synaptic gates and atoms
Always trust a dude with a beard like that