The Art of Being Alone: Lessons from Famous Philosophers
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The Art of Being Alone: Lessons from Famous Philosophers
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Ive been alone for years.. I have embraced my situation. I enjoy my alone time.
Same here....
Same boat
Have you been alone due to choice or circumstance?
To be ALONE isn't the same as being in solitude
More power to you.
Me too
Remember: the time you feel lonely is the time you most need to be by yourself. Life's cruelest irony.
What if you only feel comfortable when your alone
@@dragonspeakog I feel the same way :)
I learned that lone time is self development time. It work
So true I find comfort in isolation when feeling alone…odd
@@RepentandbelieveinJesusChrist lord means devil. Jesus never once call his father lord.
When I realized the loneliness of a crowded room I never again felt alone in solitude.
I’ve been alone for 30 years. No love, no intimate contact, misery. A few months ago i I decided to let go of all the regret and told myself if I am
Going to be alone forever, it’s time to accept whatever the fates have in store for me. I decided to relax and embrace whatever happens with calm and with a smirk. Yesterday I went to get my last paycheck from my old job and the girl I had a huge crush on for the past year came up to me and hugged me and asked it I would want to go do something with her. I can’t believe that it finally happened. When you embrace this life, all the good, and all the bad amazing things happen. Be brave, put love and light into the world. Let go of all resentments. That is when miracles happen and your life will radically change and all the suffering becomes worth more than diamonds.
surly first you forget this girl and then she is coming??
Be careful and read some Charles Bukowski, this new chick may, may not be what you’re going for. Be careful and enjoy 😂
How does one just put love and light into the world?
@@e.kasiano5195 it’s rather easy… realize that everyone is a childish brute, rude, ungrateful, envious and will stab you in the back. Realize this, and then spread love, love for what people are. See above to see what you to start loving
Good for you I feel you wish you the best
At 65 I have lived a solitary life, by choice. To survive life's betrayals and pains from relationships with those that do not heal themselves or baggage. I do not want to fill my conversations with gossip, talk about sports, and other human distractions that keep one from facing their inner self.
I am the walrus!
Youre the one refusing to heal. Running away from reality of others egos.
@@Yyamma123
One’s own ego is really what is important! Trying to fit in or help those lost in their selfishness is what makes someone die young from unnecessary stress! Do what you want but don’t think for a second that surrounding yourself with unhealthy egos will be a good idea! ❤
I thought I was @@morbidmanmusic
@@Yyamma123how is he running away when simply he doesn’t want to experience those things
8 Years + I've been alone. Disconnected, but connected when need. But mostly alone and giving little to NO power to distractions. I never regret the time well spent.
Doesn't employment(earning bread) make you go back into interacting with sick society..
@@codingchacha3195We do that on our computers, atleast I am security researcher and most of my work doesn't require others intervention, I do go out sometimes like for meet ups with ppl I work online or when there's some talks or interesting thing, but most of the time I stay in Himalayas work as creatively as I want and just live
I think that solitude in long run will definitely make you insane on your own, it's better ti have some human touch to actually feel alive I suggest leave densely populated cites and move to somewhere with no crowd, hardworking and sweet ppl where you get more meaning of humanity than ever, just leave cities that's all I have to say
Disconnected but connected, I like that. I like being alone, and so, don't have an active large group of friends on hand. But I can get lots human contact through a typical day ; it might be a chat with my local barista, or listening to a sermon at my church, or seeing people at a regular yoga group... I am appreciative that I have a seemingly unquenchable curiosity, that makes me want to keep learning, studying and creating so theres no problem filling tthe time.
There was a time when I thought there was something wrong with me. I discovered that I'm an introvert and need lots of alone time. Being alone is very peaceful
My solitude is my strength and with that comes my happiness 😊
Solitude is a mental gym. Embrace it and don't be afraid of staying alone!
i love being alone. it brings me peace i cannot explain. some say i am a loner,i consider myself a nature lover
there are worse things than
being alone
but it often takes decades
to realize this
and most often
when you do
its too late
and theres nothing worse
than
too late
-Charles Bukowski
@@RepentandbelieveinJesusChrist 27:00
My god this one hurts 😢
Thank you, I love being alone. I am never lonely. I read, I listen and think, meditate and rest. There is so much noise outside. There were few movements when I thought that my loving my own company is weird. Thank you for letting this thought go.
I understand completely! I feel this way too! I love meditating and doing breath work,and actually thinking my own thought streams, or loving my animals and reading too!
That was very nice. Thank you for sharing so candidly.
Your words are beautiful😊
Lovely like a huge oasis
You are not weird. You love yourself and that makes you unique. People think that we are sometimes but we know exactly who we are. We are loving. ❤
Like everything else, solitude is a skill gained from experience. I was unhappy for a long time, but now I am loving every moment being best friends with myself. Very thankful for this process.
@RepentandbelieveinJesusChrist Kindly stop proselytization, it is the Lord who choses, not you.
@@JelMainWell said
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As an introvert I enjoy my alone time, to reflect and to learn. I travel alone, I ride my motorcycle alone. Most people are superficial and misinformed.
The Sigma Wolf 🐺
But the question is where are you trying to get? And the answer is it doesn’t matter. You won’t gain anything by being true or fake
@@bitkurd What’s your point? I am not going anywhere, and you are misinformed about me
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Feels different if imposed.
Being drawn to the life of nuns, I learned solitude as a way to live life in peace and content. Being alone is a bliss.
Solitude is bliss
There is a very big difference between being alone(intentional) & being lonely(unintentional). Two very different states of mind. Solitude is very necessary for self discovery & self transformation. Once you are fully transformed it is necessary to reintegrate back into society because human interaction becomes beautiful and less threatening once you become fully grounded and centred in who you are.
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Very well stated!
This clip was extremely helpful to me and was sent to me in perfect time! Amazing how the universe works! Thank you
The problem is that the Press have enabled the mob, leaving no place for the excellent. Notice the word's etymology: we excel. We're called Tier One world-changers. Not out of arrogance, far from it, but because we have the breadth of vision to dare, and by daring, we win. Yes, that's the motto of the world's finest military, and they did ask me to join them: the offer was flawed, but in any case, I'm not primus inter pares, I showed them how to do it. It took a squadron to take the Iranian embassy down, reactively, I gave MI5 the heads-up on the Libyans by being on the ground observing proactively, before it kicked off. Then, working together, I won their admiration by delivery.
After half the Cabinet saw me in action, they PM's advisor, Dominic Cummings, recruited more like me - and then the Press pack tore into one, destroying him. There is no point in trying to return.
I agree, however as deeply as I have been transformed by my years of solitude, I still am thrown off balance alot by being around other ppl. It's like they syphon the energy I soak up from solitude and they somehow drain me unconsciously from their own lack of solitude. I see it happen all the time. I feel it too.
It’s my path of inner peace!!!
You know what aloneness means when you’re on a Mountain and you’re surrounded with only Nature, 10 years in Montana taught me how to thrive on being alone!!!
I am a better person because of it!!!
Take your trials and create success In anyway possible for personal growth!!!!
Inner peace is just another illusion. You happened by itself and nothing else matters. The only reason I suffer because once upon a time I felt peace was boring. It’s all absurd whether you are alone or not alone
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I am a ‘social minimalist’ (a term I heard recently), so I appreciate solitude. It is more meaningful for me when I allow God to be present.
When you turn loneliness into solace it all makes sense.
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He who masters himself is the true warrior. Tsun Tzu
I love being alone, and I NEVER feel lonely. Actually, technology makes being alone even more enjoyable to me. When I want to connect with people, it's just a click away. No, they don't have to be present or people I will ever meet or know.
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That is true. Most of us loners still probably use a lot of social media, phone calls, or tv.
Great video. I was in a beautiful marriage before my now ex wife left me, i still love her and most times i cant stop thinking about her, i am doing my very best to get rid of the thought of her, but i just cant, i love her so much, i don't know why i am bring this here for, i cant stop thinking about her.
@jaypritchett3414 wow, how did you get a spiritual adviser, and how do i reach her?.
@jaypritchett3414 Thank you for this valuable information, i just looked her up now online. impressive
Find a purpose broo
Maybe it's the fact that you're missing the situation instead of missing her.
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I'm 100 years old and I'm alone all the time. Solitude has two advantages. the first is that you are alone. The second is that you are not with others.🥰🥰😊😊😇
Are you Serbian?
Most importantly, there is no one to make you feel bad or humiliated you. Or give you negative energy❤.
I am alone a lot and I love it. I garden, feed the birds, love my dogs and my huge cat! I read and do whatever projects I feel, but I would love to hear some of your experiences in life! I have so much respect for your long life, and wish you good health and to enjoy every moment!
Congratulations on 100 years!
Thats why you are 100 years old 🍹
I absolutely love solitude. I almost never get bored and when I do I cure it quite easily by journeying within. There's always places to go in your own mind. I truly do feel sorry for people who can't enjoy their own company. Thanks for a good video.
But it hurts so much when you are left alone with no family or friends to reach out to, when it's not a choice. It kills you.
It hurts because one puts his happiness on others, on external sources. No relationship can fulfill you more than the relationship with yourself.
If you are alone and unhappy and you feel lonely you are not in a good companionship (you are not good for yourself). Being alone is different from feeling lonely. You are always alone with yourself and you should nurture your relationship with yourself. You can feel lonely amongst hundreds of people but you will always have yourself. The best and fulfilling, satisfying relationship you can have is with yourself as this is a permanent relationship. All others are temporarily and will come to an end.
It gets easier with age
Some people cannot be alone. It is innate, I think.
Maybe these people were not meant to be in your life anyways. The moment you find yourself, your authentic self if makes everything worthwhile. The community sometimes projects a lot of things on us that goes against who we are. Take for somebody who lost everything and everybody who has been lonely since I was born. Solitude will heal you and time comes when you will meet the right folks
DESIDERATA
Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible without surrender
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons,
they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain and bitter;
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
I could live alone even better if it rained every day storm's even. I also love the sun but the rain is my to go to weather. I do my best thinking walking in the rain ,i also do most of my talking, to myself while walking in the rain. I don't know why but I'm at peace when this weather happens which is getting less with clime change. ✌️☘️🌧️🌧️🌧️☁️⛈️🌨️💓
Come and move to the U.k. plenty of rain here, never stops
@@carolynmurphy3697👊 I'm only across the pond in Dublin ☔☂️🌧️🌨️⛅🌤️
I've been doing shadow work lately and approached it thinking I was going to "fix something". I've learned it's more of an acceptance thing, if that makes sense. As it's all part of you. I thought my desire to be alone was a problem, but thanks to videos like these I'm learning its part of my process♡
Those who embrace and love solitude have no issue that has to be solved. We are enough by ourselves and that makes us emotionally invincible. I am sick of those therapists who brainwash you with the mantra that humans are hardwired for social connection and that relationships are the main source of happiness. That just means that, unlike us, they live in a state of lack.
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@amirahhall- Beautifully put. It makes a whole lot of sense. Couldn't agree more. And, acceptance is the key to self- love also. ~ 💞
Solitude is awesome.
"I was a man who thrived on solitude; without it I was like another man without food or water. Each day without solitude weakened me. I took no pride in my solitude; but I was dependent on it. The darkness of the room was like sunlight to me." - Charles Bukowski
The sun always comes up tomorrow. Entertain that faith.
Being alone in the woods for years with my dogs has helped me to listen to my fears wants and needs. Given me endless time to shed social stigma and embrace and appreciate my naked self. I can face life as a better human by being more patient, calm and in life. I can now be present and enjoy it. In solitude all of the transformation comes as silent sentients come around and bring unconscious together with conscious living.
@lairelsoderholm9480~ Beautiful Comment ~❤
To you my soul sister, gatherer of life’s essence. It is here, everywhere, for those who seek, ask, and in positivity find. ..❤
I have been in solitude my entire adult time, I do have some friends and visit my family. Its a peaceful life. This is the way for me.
Iam 37 been on my own since I was 22 I wouldn’t change it I find it incredibly peaceful feel at one with the universe there’s something in the nothing .
Glad to see others agreeing that solitude is a powerful place. We are our true authentic selves when in solitude, and are more connected to our purpose than when we try to fit into every circle of association.
Indeed, most people are shallow and boring. They don't bring value to my life. Friends are overrated.
When you are at peace yourself, solitude is bliss.
Reminds me of Christ’s journey into the desert for reflection and facing the ‘devil’.
When you let yourself experience lonlines/ solitude you know who you are and strong you are and there is nothing that's on your way that can't solve.
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Some People really get annoying after a while so I am loving solitude more and more.
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I still can't believe "not giving a flying fuck" brought me impeccable amount of Peace❤
Couldn’t have said it better myself❤❤❤
Silence is golden……..
Alone ness=
Al one ness
And also this one : Nowhere = Now Here
This is so beautiful. I celebrate owning myself.
How alone were these thinkers. They had their thoughts to keep them company and plenty of thought. Less intelligent less creative people would go insane with boredom and feel lonely.
I've been physically alone for extended amounts of time. However, I've never been truly alone since the Holy Spirit entered my heart many decades ago.
He is the Guide to life here on earth and is the teacher that enters our heart to direct our journey. His name is Truth.
I'm with you. I'm alone with God!
Amen, brother. 🙏
Amen
Why don’t you Worship the God Jesus worshipped
I need solitude to heal, from talking with whomever I have to deal with in daily life. My cottage in a small Norwegian wood probably kept me sane, having lots of time to think while working alone to maintain a primitive but blissfull life✌️💚🖖
I think all people in Norway are lonely. They're afraid of each other. All shy and introvert.
Those who can not be alone, even for a short period, make me wonder.
Good video.
I dare to propose an other view on solitude . I see it as an act of love towards others . When you are aware how annoing you are , instead to figth your nearest with your own recepe of hapyness , or even worse to give up your self in pleasing people
....go somewhere you find fullfillness in unhuman satisfactions , like nature or books . You can not hurt a book or a wood with your presence . Let everybody live theyr own lifes without an obligation to make you happy !
Thank you “In Silence I meet with my Creator “
Being alone is better for philosophy, for time to think about life, to reflect on things, analyze the nature of reality etc. 'Hell is other people' as the quote goes.. it's better to be alone for many introverted personalities, aside from the occasional social interaction we all seem to desire at least every once in awhile, but I get it. Extroverts on the other hand, I think are too attached to distancing themselves from an uncomfortable truth which is that in this world of existence, we are all truly alone, inside, as individuals, and when you are on your deathbed it is just you inside your own mind as you slip into the greay abyss. While we are here though, we can distract ourselves with social interaction and feel connected with others. In the end, after death, I do think the soul eventually merges back into the great all, the oneness of everything from which we all came. But im still trying to figure it out..
Understanding solitude puts you in the position to navigate you're way through life without being around a crowd for superficial support, a system that out to serve the sickness in man.
Mentally, spiritually and emotionally wise and greatly balanced.
Yes! When you can be alone you can empathize even with your enemies
Lonely is peaceful
I love being alone but never feel lonely.
The first period I spent in true solitude was during a DXM trip.
I wouldn't classify the initial fear of solitude as a phobia. It's a rational fear. Most modern people haven't really experienced a state of true solitude. Even when alone, the phone can ring, the closest computer can reach out, and a short walk and knock on a door can roll the dice that a stranger will be benevolent enough to render aid.
True isolation in a modern Western society is only achieved chemically. A dissociative hole you climb into willingly, because you either know you are strong enough to climb out again, or want to train through the pain of isolation to grow strong enough to claw your way back into the world of people you knew.
I love being alone, thinking, thinking, thinking. Love it.
Now turn off social media and tv. You are not yet alone with us here. ...right. Yes
I think some people have had no choice but to be alone and their inner strength and spirit has brought them through life amen 🌹🌺😊
While sailing solo for years the Bible helped me a lot, especially when a bad weather front was approaching. Solitude helped me realize, that good weather, true friends and my family were⛵ my sailboat on this earth.
Thank you for a journey down the memory lane.
Yes indeed... this is me... exactly me... wow... thank you for the encouragement... Amen Amen Amen to this... 🙏☝
The world is too loud now. I enjoy lots of things but it’s usually while alone. My growth has soared. I Don’t hate, gossip, tolerate, become dominated, become the burdened leader. Such Peace and joy.
I love being alone and sometimes I feel lonely but not lonely enough to call my friends … I just love my peace to much
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If we allow ourselves to spend more time alone to learn ourselves, we become masters at noticing the feelings and sensations that arise in life circumstances. Honesty and respect to yourself is essential. Spend more time by yourself, practice what you want to do as that will give you answers.
Solitude allows for the harmonization of mind ,body ,and spirit. It is only when one achieves this harmony that we can begin to truly live, and understand who we truly are, and finally find peace within.
A very useful, even critical video for all those who understand the path to emotional development/growth/maturity. Solitude is not the anxiety of personal loneliness.
It is the heat and pressure crucible for maturity; for the development of empathy and emotional resilience/hardiness, or anti-fragility.
Well done and thank you!
I really prefer to be alone 😊
As long you have been doing well done knowledge will be your defender to coup with reality and self conscious about actualization.🎉🎉🎉
Man, this video touched on all of my philosophical favorites. Especially throeau, frankl, and Jesus. I love rereading Walden, Man's Search of Meaning, and the Holy Bible.
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Yes, The Holy Bible. With God, you are never alone, and in peace.
It's 6 am, maybe the best part of my day. I am alone in my solitude and at my most reflective. I might watch a philosophical CZcams, or write in my journal. If I wake up and have to immediately engage with people, my whole day is slightly off.
I used my time incarcerated to self reflect. I was told to use the time as a gift. I journaled and discovered what I wanted in life
Some of us cannot be alone, some prefer to be alone. I happily belong to the latter.
There’s nothing better than wisdom… Nothing can replace it…
I not only embrace, I respect and appreciate it.
I feel more alive when in solitude like I used to be, a long time ago. It's been almost 10 years now in this busy life. I can feel I am fading away each and every day. How I missed those days.
I like being alone when I'm all by myself.
Remember: always try to balance, it never really hurts and gives you best position to ascend
Life in a permanent challenge when we have to deal with others.i took the decision long time ago to stay alone as much as possible after bad experiences .People make our
Ife difficult sometimes
Solitude, is the only way to grow your own individual being, or if not you will be just another one of the sheep in need of a Shepard to lead the way.
Some years back, I used to have a million dollar view from my bedroom window.
Beautiful snowcapped mountains in the distance; in the foreground a river flowed thru a meadow that bloomed flowers in the spring and in the fall, the leaves would turn.
It was unreal...like a painting.
I used to look at it and think _It's nice_ ...but how much better it would have been shared with somebody.
All things in moderation needs to be said here.
Alone but never lonely!!! I am happy being alone.. it just feel soo good.
Really appreciate this channel because I can't understand why most people hate solitude peace quietness and meditation is my best friend 🙏
There's nothing to learn some people just don't have a choice but to be alone and you just deal with it it's no way to be alone
Most people I have met that are alone are wonderful and smart. I enjoy talking with them and asking them questions. And I usually become friends with them. And then we stay in touch and hang out together. Aint that something? True story.
Yes, it is, in-DEED YAHbsolutely YAHsome ❤
Solitude allows you to be a human being as opposed to a human doing.
That was a beautiful journey! Thank you!!
Bein alone .. im alone but not lonely
I go weeks without seeing humans. However, it was when I was trying my best to be social that I was most miserable. I require no human companionship. There is so much to gain by isolating one's self. There is so little to gain by being social. In fact, you lose a lot by being social.
So much wisdom and inspiration from the past just brilliant
I finally love myself enough to love myself alone!!!
Beautiful ideas and video in general x thank you for the awesome work
Totally agree with this! Thank you❤️🙏
I. Dont. Call. It. Loneliness. I. Call. It. Peace. Of. Mind. To. Create. Magic. In. Your. Poems. Stories. Or. Shape. Future. Smart.
Thank you for sharing this priceless words of wisdom. I believe and love practicing it any chance I get.❤ stay blessed 🙏
Solitude isn't the same as being alone!
Solitude is the action of muse, a release of imagination leading to creativity, allowing our next contribution to life. Amusement is the act of observing others result of muse.
Very well done! I’ve been in this journey for 12 years now and I think I am ready to embrace the world and others and even a long term companion!
I "love" being alone. I attend social events on a regular bases, and I meet with people who share my interests and hobbies weekly. But, I need to live alone, eat alone, sleep alone and travel alone. I am a true introvert. I am genuinely a very happy person, a cockeyed optimist, some would say. The struggle is allowing special people in my life to share my special time alone. Even as the only child growing up on a farm, I have never been the bored or lonely type. 😊
jordan peterson as a "famous philosopher" . .. oh boy
Well-put video, great captures. Amazing! well done 👏
He’s celibate, he’s in solitude, he’s gaining strength through learning God’s ways, he’s a man that stand alone with God, oh my strong man..