How To Practice Stoicism in Daily Life From The Book A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy By: William Irvine Painting: Heart of San Francisco by Thomas Kinkade
Bro I would love to have a drunken deeptalk in the backyard of a party with you. I love this kind of incredibly profound topics. Greetings from Germany
I’m 17 and I found practicing stoicism to help my severe anxiety and to be more calm, I come back to watch this once a month just to review in case I have gone off track
hey man, i turn 18 in a few months and im in the same position as yourself. I wouldn't characterize myself as a stoic, but Im striving for that mindset
@@zzey Hollotropic breathing is something i do before to calm my mind and to began to enhance the focus , also just meditation daily for as little as 5 minutes, after consistency this will also help enhance your focus and of course an extremely quite place to read or listen
@g0phuckyourself Yes it is. I'm not here to get into an argument about semantics with you. Both pleasure and solace are found in anger. As I said. You say it's self-destructive, then you say it's productive. Sadness can be productive. An alternative to anger is regulating your breathing. Would a useful motivator bring pleasure as a reward?
@g0phuckyourself Anger releases endorphins. Does just getting shit done not bring with it pleasure? You said before that anger gets shit done. But sadness doesn't? Anger doesn't always have to involve losing one's patience. And anyway, maybe that made it more valuable.
1:48 negative visualisation 4:25 trichotomy of control 6:40 accepting the past & present 7:35 not being fazed by insults/anger 16:30 voluntary discomfort *advanced Stoic* 24:06 self discipline 26:00 simplify lifestyle *advanced Stoic* 31:46 put your Stoicism to the test 36:34 facing old age 41:05 enjoying the simplest of things 44:13 attaining tranquility 46:09 attaining joy 48:12 misgivings on Stoicism
Share another metd to counter insults/anger- do not hold on to feelings that r not good. Let ur anger either - rise up to responded to those insults, with logical perspectives,mature fairminded opinions, even verbally expressed clearly enuff be recorded to be sent to national Council /Authorities OR wash over by these insults as Tides beside ocean beaches. These noisy empty tin containers r just trying to get attention/responses/applause from bystanders to stroke their fragile Egos
I'm not sure what brought this on, but I've been like this since my teen years. When faced with a scary/uncomfortable situation, I first take action before even having any facial/vocal reaction to it. I think I learned it from my dad. But my mother however, always reacts extremely and starts crying/screaming at the slightest of predicaments which annoys me to no end and I have a hard time dealing with...
A few days after I came across this video, my lung collapsed spontaneously and I spent 5 days in the hospital not allowed to eat or drink or leave my room or see my family. The entire experience was a million times more bearable just because I happened to watch this video days prior. The universe really has a funny sense of humor, lol. I’m back to my job that I hate today but now I feel excited to go in and put this all into practice even more. I feel genuine hope for the first time in so long. Thank you OP.
Remember that you don’t attract what you want, you attract who you are. So focus on love. Focus on happiness. Focus on feeling fulfilled and like you already have everything you’ve ever wanted. Focus on gratitude. You are a powerful source of energy. When you do this, you will get what you want because you are in alignment and focusing on all you have instead of a lack. Just know you have everything you have ever wanted. It’s already yours . Be joyful! Sending loving energy to you all. ❤️
All that hard work only to die like the all of us. So now explain to me when a freak accident kills you amidst your stoicism mentality. Does your family know? Grandparents, parents? Brothers? Sisters? Children?
@@classicwhitebread They don't know about my stoicism mentality, in fact they don't need to know. But what's important is that, I know their lives are better off because during my life, I don't trouble them so much - thanks to stoicism mentality.
Folks, I'm a 46 y/o retired military veteran. I have been suffering from degenerative disc disorder and left knee pain. Pretty sure I have other issues that may have not been caught by our wonderful VA medical system. lol! I can only imagine the amount of medical issues I will face if I make it to my "golden years" that is ;) lol! I guess we have to take things one day at a time. Yesterday is history. Today is a gift and tomorrow? Well...tomorrow doesn't really exist. Does it?? Just in our minds. ;) Happy Monday to all! May everyone have have a pleasant/productive week!
My Dad served his country too. He said one of the best ways to heal is not only to stop eating processed sugar and other processed foods will heal many things, period. Exercise as best as you can manage. Eat right. Be judicious in how you take meats--just what you need to be healthy, not more, ideally. More important than all this: love everyone and hold no grudges. None. Be at peace with all. And love every bit of youself from infancy, childhood, adolescence, teen years, and so on till the present moment and forward---and love every bit of everyone else too---not that loving the behaviours of others is required, but love every bit of everyone themselves. My Dad always says, "why get mad at a dog shitting in his backyard? We love the dog anyway, don't we? Do we get mad that dogs are dogs? People are like dogs, they shit in their own backyard and don't know any better---even if they say they do. Love those shitty people, they're just like dogs. So, love them anyway!" As I said, my Dad says this all the time. Forgive all, even when it's seemingly irrational and seemingly impossible. It will take lots harmful energy out and even the temporal-body will be thankful for this and healing will happen. I'm a teenager, but I like to quote my Dad; my Dad said: "Harm no one, not even yourself. Serve others 99% percent of the time, yourself 1% of the time or less. Pray a lot, even if it is simply in written format. Feel love for all in your mind, in your communications with others, in your actions, and in your emotions." Brother, I hope all that I said above brings you joy and healing! :-D
Wrong, not zero! A stoic gives a f#%k about virtues. That's why we look at our self's from a 3rd person view point and think about what someone else would do in our place. That's the opposite of not giving a f#%k. Otherwise why practice stoicism.
I’m noticing I was unknowingly practicing stoicism up until the point which I started smoking weed, which faded my stoicism. It’s as if it made me more empathetic and aware of my emotions , for better or for worse.
I'm 18 years old and I've been practicing stoicism daily for the last two weeks straight, I find that it becomes second nature to fall into the stoic perception the more you get into it. My life has been significantly more beautiful since I have more knowledge of myself & the manner of life around me than ever before. Several high stress events were quite menial in my mind as they came and went, and I find even physical pain can be lessened with strong training of the human mind. if one persists and disciplines themself everyday they have the power to shape their own brain, I hope that everyone in this comment section can find that. We all deserve to be accepting of our world, and it is what the planet desperately needs in the present day. Thank you for this video ❤
@@Howlinggit Thanks!! The title of the work blows away my theory of it being the Brooklyn Bridge. It must be the golden gate bridge.... oh yes, now I recognize the trolley....
@@Quantumoonjust because the mojority is so far gone that they are not even willing to understand the benefits of something people should not even try to make themselves better? You personally can learn a thing or two from stoicism. Instead of worrying how external forces, in this case other people having a certain opinion of you, might affect you, you should be reevaluating your own internal values and principles. In short, stop worrying that people might find you weird and focus on how to be a better person yourself, internally.
I appreciate God for Stoicism and how he has made me discover it and manage my life with it. I confront issues with humour and smile, i do not seek to get angry because i find it to be a reflection of my own clownery and it also isn't worth ruining my peace of mind. Anger is the enemy and should not be taken seriously. A deep breath time to time(or just Meditation) can help replace venting anger in a more calm matter. Remember, your Tranquility is the Utmost Priority, leave to "God" what you can't control, seek and strive to control what you can and worry yourself needless bcs anxiety yields no positive result.
I'm 28 and been educating my youngest brother on economics and stoicism I show him alot of different views and discussions he's 15 and goes to the local universities here in utah on his own to hear speakers and lectures. On his free time. Helping him start a business also. My time is numbered here.
I’ve been shot, I’ve died, I’ve been to jail, I’ve made mistakes . But it’s just the past, it’s all a process and it’s made me who I am. I never heard of the stoic philosophy, but I was living by it. I am glad I wasn’t alone . Stoicism 🙏🏿
I just realized that my past life events made me practice stoicism unconsciously. And it made me grow as a person. Even before hearing about stoicism, i always practice the thought that "if i cant do anything about it, why worry? & If i can do anything about it, then do it" and it really helped me in living my daily life.
I came across this by mistake while ironing my clothes for work. Not normally something I'd listen to but I couldn't turn it off. I'm dumbfounded by how much sense this makes. I mean even if you take certain aspects from the practice and apply them to your day to day life things would vastly improve. I will definitely listen to this on the ride to work! Thanks Professor for making this available.
You said "I'm dumbfounded by how much sense this makes." I agree, but it is easier to understand than to follow. I like how he says "practising" stoic.
Thankfully have the luxury of youth. Am currently in my Highschool days and have found great progress with this, went from loner to someone with a good friend with similar ideals 😁
I just learned about stoicism since about a week ago and i realise that i am fully stoic by nature. Altough with my own twist obviously. i think that studying a specific 'way of life' will harm you more than help you. Use multiple ways of thinking and combine them into your own way of life. A bit of bhudda, stoicism, spiritualism, realism, atheist, religious.. however, my way of thinking leans mostly toward stoicism then anything else. Nice video! Very interresting
The part about your mother, who had a stroke and couldn't swallow anymore without fear of aspiration, just made me do a double take. That it made you think about doing something as simple as how nice it is to swallow a gulp if water when thirsty, it brought tears to my eyes to know that there are people out there that understand. My ex partner poured a caustic acid down my throat in july 2018, which melted my oesophagus. After coming out of the medically induced coma I was put in, I remember how thirsty I was., I remember when I was allowed to take small sips of water, which I couldn't swallow. Being in ITU at the time, I didnt realise just how badly my insides where damaged. Added to the fact that the doctors, nurses and my poor , poor mother, hadn't told me what had happened. For my own benefit. I havent had solid food since then, I try to explain to people what a beautifully agonizing torture it is to be so thirsty and hungry whilst not being able to physically get anything down me. So, instead,as someone who loves to cook,I feed other people in order to enjoy food vicariously.. also become a master of soups! Since then , I have had 3 esophageal dilatations( stretching my throat from the inside) and a feeding RIG inserted into my stomach in order to get sufficient nutrients into me as I nealry died from starvation since then. Before my "accident " I was 89kg by March 2019 I was 32kg. I am now 68kg and slowly getting better. I've found peace with not being able to eat solids, most likely ever again, unless I have an esophageal replacement ( which I'm not prepared to go through with) The ice cube discovery was amazing ... I froze strawberry milk or anything else yummy and sweet so I could suckle on it without the doctors and nurses going nuts. Going through this is what has made me think a lot more about life and motivated me to get back into philosophy. Tell your mum she isn't alone. Also, thank you for giving me a platform to vent. 😊❤
I went to school from 1987-1994 in England. The school motto is 'Vincit qui patitur' - he who suffers, wins. That experience partly explains my philosophy to life as an adult.
So, that said, we are winning this hand dealt to us? Isn't there a prize or something? I mean, some sort of pat on the back or a pot or gold or SOMETHING tangible? Suffering is more accepted if the guy next to you is suffering too. When times are hard it's easier to have a comrade in arms.
I can't believe this... I've been an advanced Stoic Practitioner for the last year without realizing I was doing it. It's a long story and explained in my videos but I've been fighting depression, anxiety, ptsd, and ocd on different levels and stages throughout my life. I took it from David Goggins but he basically says the key to happiness is being comfortable with being uncomfortable. To do something every day that is uncomfortable. As of this last year, my feet are calloused, I'll sit outside in the cold half naked. And to top it all off, I'm starting the perfect job for a Stoic. Diving in the Pacific Ocean for clams. In the middle of winter. Off the Oregon Coast. Happy I found this. Thank you so much for the time you spent making this.
I also listened to this and realised I've been a natural stoic most of my life - enhanced by learning to deal with things that went wrong. It's good to have it all put down in a way that i can follow and practice
Fantastic stuff. I like this quote from Shakespeare's Hamlet:- Refrain tonight, And that shall lend a kind of easiness To the next abstinence, the next more easy.
I intensely enjoyed this both in laughter and tearing up. I very much desire these goals of Stoicism in my life and this has been a great learning experience.
I was going through hard anxiety and this video reminded me what used to be my mindset years before. Thank you so much for this, I was affected directly by your work.
Well I'm glad I found this, turns out I've been living my life in a much similar style as the author described his own. His clear thoughts on the matter better organized my reasons as to why I do things. Hope others had similar experiences, have a great day :)
Been doing this my whole life without knowing had a tough childhood but always managed to make brief moments of joy to keep my emotions balanced. Great video!
After watching this video I'm honestly convinced that there is a better life in front of me ... I have a strong tendency to care about lots of things that are totally not under my control, especially when other people judge me. Im going to practice all of this ideas step by step and I will share this with my friends and family :D thank you !
Your Video on Stoicism is truly a breath of fresh air...it really goes under the blanket of depression and chucks you out of your comfortable bed....thanks I can use it for myself..being Greek with that learned Greek anger. Thanks
Being able to get rid of my hidden anger is very difficult. I am always commented on how calm I seem, but internally I'm screaming. Great video! I'm going to try and live this way.
Great video. I really needed it. It's priceless, I thank you so much for posting it. I will watch this regularly, so that I will always remember to practice it. Thanks again and again.
I have been watching and listening to this for four nights consecutively. I can’t thank you enough for this upload. I slowly and absorbing tenants of stoicism in moments of high stress and highly sensitive matters in my day to day life. Once again - thank you.
Syed, I am so grateful to have found you. Thank you for shining light upon my shortcomings. I know it is an indulgence of my desire to be recognized to write here, but you must know that the things we do can change peoples lives. Thank you.
I would like to say thank you for sharing your thoughts, analysis, and extremely humorous real life examples of your reactions, behaviors, and responses. I really appreciate how much happier I am as I make improvements everyday on self control, focus, and discipline. The "decluttering" that I have made in my life recently has helped me, along with the discovery and continuous learning and search for mentors of the past whom I admire so much.
Im truly amazed because I been living like this since young without knowing that this way of living had a name till now and yes it does and still is making my life a little easier as time goes by.
Listening to this video made me realize that I have most of these same behaviors and humours about myself. I already had great admiration for the great stoïcs of antiquity, like Marcus Aurelius, but I discover today that I already am a stoic, a taoist and a marketing guy in my own way. Marketing and sales was always a way for me to create opportunities for human contacts and see the world. In my own way, I was always chasing synchronicity, without caring too much about it. I was in the Canadian Navy for 6 years, from 1981 to 1987 and it made me discover that I could remain myself, deep inside me, while adapting to almost anything and not be affected by it. My best dreams are when I sleep in strange beds in far away hotels or when I fall asleep on an uncomfortable couch. I often cry tears of joy or of fascination, but never about death or terrible deseases or accidents. I find that courage occurs when one is stoic about taking tough decisions and doing the right thing. I find that ''Life'' as a whole is already one big miracle and that there is no reason to expect any other small miracle within it. In other words, everything should be seen as perfect as a whole and so are we, as for our role in this world. The beauty of life is found in the harmony and equilibrium of Nature, human life being an integral part of it. Note: I still have to understand what Nietzsche disliked about stoicism. universalminds.co.uk/how-and-why-nietzsche-despised-and-hated-stoicism/
The laughter thing got me! I’ve ALWAYS been the person to laugh when ppl tried to get a rise out of me or sneak diss me! When my car got towed for expired insurance & had to pay almost $1000 to recover it, police gave me a ride to the train station, I laughed at the whole thing in the back seat on their car & even took a vid for later reminder/negative imagery! Life is a movie man & I always remember how I still have another day to live & that simply makes me feel better! Maybe some of us saw the toxic cycle of life acting-becoming a victim-we acting, and realized that the middle state (which is usually the longest & POINTLESS) is a waist & decided to remove it! Life acts-we act! Stay bliss 💚
having listened to this video I also realise I have unconsciously slipped into this way of life the past few years or so. I just didn’t know there was a name for it. I have a lot more to learn and practise, but I feel happy knowing this is the right path for me.
This is awesome!!! Hilarious!! I am definitely practicing these things! I am only a third way through and have laughed and enjoyed this more than the whole of many other videos. You have said things that I have experienced such as anger coming up during yoga which is an interesting phenomena. Your metaphors, such as the mosquito bite are wonderful!!!! Thank you so much for this!!!
This is wonderful. You've written a book about Stoicism & your practice with the ideas in detail & left it here on CZcams as an example. I love this. This is my third CZcams video on Stoicism and definitely most effective because you have added scenarios through which you've practiced the teachings.
Came across this audio and listened the whole thing. I love this idea of stoicism (something I have never heard of until now) and I am already somewhat of an intermediate stoic already. Looking forward to delving deeper and improving. Thanks for this upload it has been very insightful
Delving more into my stoic nature will probably be the key to maintaining my relationship. Keeping a long story short, an hour ago I was asking myself why am I trying to maintain this and now I feel positive about the future.
Thanks for this video! I have just recently found Stoicism and am trying to practice this in daily life! This video has wonderful narration, very soothing to listen to.
I love this! I identify so much with the self deprecating humor. I practice this already even though I just now became aware of Stoicism. It's the best way to disarm an insult. By insulting yourself far better than they could have. To me it just makes their insult seem inadequate, and it's hilarious. It makes them think "damn it, why didn't I say that instead?"
It's an inside joke. A group of people who are definitely not stoic. If all this kid gathered from this video is the strategic value of self deprecating humor; I would not be surprised
I appreciate that this is posted by an enthusiast who is familiar with what he is reading, not someone who knows nothing about stoicism reading a script about the topic as a springboard for three or four ads
I really love the screen image you chose to display for this audio. As i listen to the audio, i'm gazing at the picture of this street, allowing my imagination to add subtle movements of the flag, or gentle breeze through the tree leaves, i imagine hearing the tune of the street performer, suddenly the street lamp glows a little brighter and I begin to notice the foreign flag. And the end of the street, the bottom of the hill i notice the water, and there's a ship. But what are those boxy things in the water? Barges? Pylons? Oh! They are the legs of a bridge!!! Oh yes, I see it now! Is that the Brooklyn bridge? I think so... if it is, I think I have walked on that street, or one nearby.... suddenly I'm inside that painting, in that time period. I can feel the roughness of the wool coat, the heaviness of my rubber boots, the chill of the evening mist.... i realize that I havent hear the audio at all and will have to restart the audio.... i will need to find this painting, and maybe hang it in a waiting room...
37:40 y’know, I always thought, and still do, that when old people say that, they mean don’t get old mentally. Don’t get bogged down in the mentality that you’re too old to be doing this or that.
I am glad you shared. Thank you. It has helped me give a description of the way I live albeit mine is not pure and came about through necessity. I wanted to be a farmer and farms are very expensive therefore going without was compulsory but then the going without became a habit. The result, one can cruse now so-to-speak when others are stressing with materialism.
Watching this now is making me realise i already strongly follow stoic thoughts. I’m very happy with what i have even though i’ve lived a tough life, i don’t have a lot of money but i have love and it’s all i really want. Also a Mini cooper S, just because of the endless thrill i get from driving one. Is that materialistic? I don’t think so, it gives me excitement whenever i drive and not because of what other people think, but because it’s fucking fast and i love feeling mortal. The orgasmic sound as it purrs when i slowly press my foot down, feeling like every MPH i go up in, the higher the likelihood of my life ending. The raw power i hold in my hands makes me happy. BRRRRRRRRRR CCCCHH BRRRRRRR The moral of my comment is that if you find something passionate, even if for most it seems materialistic, then you should fight to get it. If you have something because it’s expensive and you want people to know you have it, then you’re undoubtedly materialistic.
I didn't know the word for this till now but I do a lot of things mentioned and didn't even know there was a whole practice dedicated to it. Some good tips.
From The Book
A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy
By: William Irvine
Painting: Heart of San Francisco by Thomas Kinkade
Bro I would love to have a drunken deeptalk in the backyard of a party with you. I love this kind of incredibly profound topics. Greetings from Germany
@@fynn3528 hahahaha fucking badman
Where can I find the thumbnail pic
What’s stoicism?
Might do a lot ruined
I’m 17 and I found practicing stoicism to help my severe anxiety and to be more calm, I come back to watch this once a month just to review in case I have gone off track
Update?
Illegalfall 18 and still practicing this also started reading books such as “as a man thinketh” to further enforce the idea of stoicism
@@Jax303 What advice can you provide that integrates with this practice to enhance the focus of studying?
hey man, i turn 18 in a few months and im in the same position as yourself. I wouldn't characterize myself as a stoic, but Im striving for that mindset
@@zzey Hollotropic breathing is something i do before to calm my mind and to began to enhance the focus , also just meditation daily for as little as 5 minutes, after consistency this will also help enhance your focus and of course an extremely quite place to read or listen
"There is no pleasure in experiencing anger." 👏👏
There is pleasure.. People often find solace in anger.
@g0phuckyourself That's why I used a different word to make a different point.
@g0phuckyourself Yes it is. I'm not here to get into an argument about semantics with you. Both pleasure and solace are found in anger. As I said.
You say it's self-destructive, then you say it's productive. Sadness can be productive. An alternative to anger is regulating your breathing.
Would a useful motivator bring pleasure as a reward?
@g0phuckyourself Anger releases endorphins. Does just getting shit done not bring with it pleasure? You said before that anger gets shit done. But sadness doesn't? Anger doesn't always have to involve losing one's patience. And anyway, maybe that made it more valuable.
"Any person capable of angering you becomes your master."
-Epictetus
One of my favorite Stoicism quotes
1:48 negative visualisation
4:25 trichotomy of control
6:40 accepting the past & present
7:35 not being fazed by insults/anger
16:30 voluntary discomfort *advanced Stoic*
24:06 self discipline
26:00 simplify lifestyle *advanced Stoic*
31:46 put your Stoicism to the test
36:34 facing old age
41:05 enjoying the simplest of things
44:13 attaining tranquility
46:09 attaining joy
48:12 misgivings on Stoicism
Thanks! It should be pinned to the top.
Thanks, just what I was scrolling down to look for
THANK YOU
GoldBlockCareer Podcast Thank you.
Share another metd to counter insults/anger- do not hold on to feelings that r not good. Let ur anger either - rise up to responded to those insults, with logical perspectives,mature fairminded opinions, even verbally expressed clearly enuff be recorded to be sent to national Council /Authorities OR
wash over by these insults as Tides beside ocean beaches. These noisy empty tin containers r just trying to get attention/responses/applause from bystanders to stroke their fragile Egos
Stoicism isn’t a technique, it’s an attitude towards emotion, the restraint of giving in to any strong emotions
a discipline/philosophy/school of thought, as such.
Facts
Gotta be in you not on you, can’t fake it
Yessir, It’s a way of life. Not everybody is cut out for this marathon
I'm not sure what brought this on, but I've been like this since my teen years. When faced with a scary/uncomfortable situation, I first take action before even having any facial/vocal reaction to it. I think I learned it from my dad. But my mother however, always reacts extremely and starts crying/screaming at the slightest of predicaments which annoys me to no end and I have a hard time dealing with...
A few days after I came across this video, my lung collapsed spontaneously and I spent 5 days in the hospital not allowed to eat or drink or leave my room or see my family. The entire experience was a million times more bearable just because I happened to watch this video days prior. The universe really has a funny sense of humor, lol. I’m back to my job that I hate today but now I feel excited to go in and put this all into practice even more. I feel genuine hope for the first time in so long. Thank you OP.
You got this! Keep kicking ass
I agree...
good luck my friend
Hinazuki- how about a 4 month update?
How does a lung collapse spontaneously?
Be a sneaky, secret stoic, just in case you get teased . That's a classic.
I should've done that, my mom said that I have no hardships but I told her because I wanted her support oh well :P
@@aidan1655 seems like perfect stoic practice to me
A true stoic would not care of others negativo thoughts they are beyond ones control .
Remember that you don’t attract what you want, you attract who you are. So focus on love. Focus on happiness. Focus on feeling fulfilled and like you already have everything you’ve ever wanted. Focus on gratitude. You are a powerful source of energy. When you do this, you will get what you want because you are in alignment and focusing on all you have instead of a lack. Just know you have everything you have ever wanted. It’s already yours . Be joyful! Sending loving energy to you all. ❤️
Love you
This concept you call love is made up to take advantage of followers like you; it simply does not exist. You got played, Useful Idiot.
Thank you
Absolutely right!!!
That's just being delusional no thanks
Was born in poverty, surrounded people with truckload of excuses, all this shit,, made stoicism my operating system.
I just got into it im looking to do the same.
Are you me?
It takes a strong mentality to be able to stick out despite of those all. Thank you for having one. Thank you for the inspiration.
All that hard work only to die like the all of us. So now explain to me when a freak accident kills you amidst your stoicism mentality. Does your family know? Grandparents, parents? Brothers? Sisters? Children?
@@classicwhitebread They don't know about my stoicism mentality, in fact they don't need to know. But what's important is that, I know their lives are better off because during my life, I don't trouble them so much - thanks to stoicism mentality.
Folks, I'm a 46 y/o retired military veteran. I have been suffering from degenerative disc disorder and left knee pain. Pretty sure I have other issues that may have not been caught by our wonderful VA medical system. lol! I can only imagine the amount of medical issues I will face if I make it to my "golden years" that is ;) lol! I guess we have to take things one day at a time. Yesterday is history. Today is a gift and tomorrow? Well...tomorrow doesn't really exist. Does it?? Just in our minds. ;) Happy Monday to all! May everyone have have a pleasant/productive week!
You sir, deserve a good Life. Give it to yourself.
Ask the VA for an Alpha-Stim!!!
My Dad served his country too. He said one of the best ways to heal is not only to stop eating processed sugar and other processed foods will heal many things, period. Exercise as best as you can manage. Eat right. Be judicious in how you take meats--just what you need to be healthy, not more, ideally.
More important than all this: love everyone and hold no grudges. None. Be at peace with all. And love every bit of youself from infancy, childhood, adolescence, teen years, and so on till the present moment and forward---and love every bit of everyone else too---not that loving the behaviours of others is required, but love every bit of everyone themselves. My Dad always says, "why get mad at a dog shitting in his backyard? We love the dog anyway, don't we? Do we get mad that dogs are dogs? People are like dogs, they shit in their own backyard and don't know any better---even if they say they do. Love those shitty people, they're just like dogs. So, love them anyway!"
As I said, my Dad says this all the time. Forgive all, even when it's seemingly irrational and seemingly impossible. It will take lots harmful energy out and even the temporal-body will be thankful for this and healing will happen.
I'm a teenager, but I like to quote my Dad; my Dad said: "Harm no one, not even yourself. Serve others 99% percent of the time, yourself 1% of the time or less. Pray a lot, even if it is simply in written format. Feel love for all in your mind, in your communications with others, in your actions, and in your emotions."
Brother, I hope all that I said above brings you joy and healing! :-D
@@charming_mist7925
Making positive eating choices is one way to help yourself be as healthy as possible for sure. Avoiding blaming others is another.
@@geetee2392 , indeed. :-D
The art of giving zero Fs.
Zfg. Tfm?
Wrong, not zero! A stoic gives a f#%k about virtues. That's why we look at our self's from a 3rd person view point and think about what someone else would do in our place. That's the opposite of not giving a f#%k. Otherwise why practice stoicism.
Zero Hoots Gang son, straight up son! RIP 3pac, son!
The art of giving an F about the right things.
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I’m noticing I was unknowingly practicing stoicism up until the point which I started smoking weed, which faded my stoicism. It’s as if it made me more empathetic and aware of my emotions , for better or for worse.
True
I spent some time trying to find where this came from - finally i could find it - William Irvine’s book, A Guide to the Good Life
Thank you
More need to upvote this
Thanks a lot!
A Guide To The Good Life is a great intro. Wish I could afford to buy a copy for so many people I know.
Why is the art work named but not the book smh. Thanks, you da mvp
I'm 18 years old and I've been practicing stoicism daily for the last two weeks straight, I find that it becomes second nature to fall into the stoic perception the more you get into it. My life has been significantly more beautiful since I have more knowledge of myself & the manner of life around me than ever before. Several high stress events were quite menial in my mind as they came and went, and I find even physical pain can be lessened with strong training of the human mind. if one persists and disciplines themself everyday they have the power to shape their own brain, I hope that everyone in this comment section can find that. We all deserve to be accepting of our world, and it is what the planet desperately needs in the present day. Thank you for this video ❤
Picture is Amazing.
I agree. I like it.
Please post the artist and title in your details.
Heart of San Francisco by Thomas Kinkade
@@Howlinggit Thanks!! The title of the work blows away my theory of it being the Brooklyn Bridge. It must be the golden gate bridge.... oh yes, now I recognize the trolley....
That book changed my life. The picture is, indeed, pretty.
Stoicism is a wonderful practice
Definitely needed!
This is almost guaranteed to make you come off like a weirdo
@@Quantumoonto majority of the world? Yes which means it’s a GREAT thing!
@@Quantumoon At least I'm not one of those other weirdos spying on women.
@@Quantumoonjust because the mojority is so far gone that they are not even willing to understand the benefits of something people should not even try to make themselves better? You personally can learn a thing or two from stoicism. Instead of worrying how external forces, in this case other people having a certain opinion of you, might affect you, you should be reevaluating your own internal values and principles. In short, stop worrying that people might find you weird and focus on how to be a better person yourself, internally.
I appreciate God for Stoicism and how he has made me discover it and manage my life with it. I confront issues with humour and smile, i do not seek to get angry because i find it to be a reflection of my own clownery and it also isn't worth ruining my peace of mind. Anger is the enemy and should not be taken seriously. A deep breath time to time(or just Meditation) can help replace venting anger in a more calm matter.
Remember, your Tranquility is the Utmost Priority, leave to "God" what you can't control, seek and strive to control what you can and worry yourself needless bcs anxiety yields no positive result.
Amen. Godbless
Well said
Meditation is just silent praying if done correctly. Well said.
@@deadwendy6870 you think your ancestors are fish you silly man
No cap🙏🏽🙏🏽
I'm 28 and been educating my youngest brother on economics and stoicism I show him alot of different views and discussions he's 15 and goes to the local universities here in utah on his own to hear speakers and lectures. On his free time. Helping him start a business also. My time is numbered here.
I literally first wanted to listen to this just 'cause of this painting! 😍
I’ve been shot, I’ve died, I’ve been to jail, I’ve made mistakes . But it’s just the past, it’s all a process and it’s made me who I am. I never heard of the stoic philosophy, but I was living by it. I am glad I wasn’t alone . Stoicism 🙏🏿
I just realized that my past life events made me practice stoicism unconsciously. And it made me grow as a person. Even before hearing about stoicism, i always practice the thought that "if i cant do anything about it, why worry? & If i can do anything about it, then do it" and it really helped me in living my daily life.
Same been unconciously practicing it.
I have too.
Same
Same
I came across this by mistake while ironing my clothes for work. Not normally something I'd listen to but I couldn't turn it off. I'm dumbfounded by how much sense this makes. I mean even if you take certain aspects from the practice and apply them to your day to day life things would vastly improve. I will definitely listen to this on the ride to work! Thanks Professor for making this available.
Wasn't a mistake.
Stoicism is a grand tool for self preservation. Intestinal fortitude is king.
You said "I'm dumbfounded by how much sense this makes." I agree, but it is easier to understand than to follow. I like how he says "practising" stoic.
“If you become free in your mind, you can become free anywhere.”
-Myself
I love it
I'm such a Stoic that I live as if I'm poor 24/7. I'm super dedicated!
Thankfully have the luxury of youth. Am currently in my Highschool days and have found great progress with this, went from loner to someone with a good friend with similar ideals 😁
I just learned about stoicism since about a week ago and i realise that i am fully stoic by nature. Altough with my own twist obviously. i think that studying a specific 'way of life' will harm you more than help you. Use multiple ways of thinking and combine them into your own way of life. A bit of bhudda, stoicism, spiritualism, realism, atheist, religious.. however, my way of thinking leans mostly toward stoicism then anything else. Nice video! Very interresting
The part about your mother, who had a stroke and couldn't swallow anymore without fear of aspiration, just made me do a double take.
That it made you think about doing something as simple as how nice it is to swallow a gulp if water when thirsty, it brought tears to my eyes to know that there are people out there that understand.
My ex partner poured a caustic acid down my throat in july 2018, which melted my oesophagus. After coming out of the medically induced coma I was put in, I remember how thirsty I was., I remember when I was allowed to take small sips of water, which I couldn't swallow.
Being in ITU at the time, I didnt realise just how badly my insides where damaged. Added to the fact that the doctors, nurses and my poor , poor mother, hadn't told me what had happened. For my own benefit.
I havent had solid food since then, I try to explain to people what a beautifully agonizing torture it is to be so thirsty and hungry whilst not being able to physically get anything down me.
So, instead,as someone who loves to cook,I feed other people in order to enjoy food vicariously.. also become a master of soups!
Since then , I have had 3 esophageal dilatations( stretching my throat from the inside) and a feeding RIG inserted into my stomach in order to get sufficient nutrients into me as I nealry died from starvation since then.
Before my "accident " I was 89kg by March 2019 I was 32kg.
I am now 68kg and slowly getting better. I've found peace with not being able to eat solids, most likely ever again, unless I have an esophageal replacement ( which I'm not prepared to go through with)
The ice cube discovery was amazing ... I froze strawberry milk or anything else yummy and sweet so I could suckle on it without the doctors and nurses going nuts.
Going through this is what has made me think a lot more about life and motivated me to get back into philosophy.
Tell your mum she isn't alone.
Also, thank you for giving me a platform to vent. 😊❤
all the best to you!
God bless you. That breaks my heart
I hope you ex partner got consequences
Literally did not ask
@@chrisdawson1776 Don’t be a dick man
I found myself watching and reading daily about stoïcism, without even notice.
9:00 this guy calmly and eloquently bashed that dude who dissed him. Very nice.
Listen to this every morning , anxiety will diminish
I went to school from 1987-1994 in England.
The school motto is 'Vincit qui patitur' - he who suffers, wins.
That experience partly explains my philosophy to life as an adult.
So, that said, we are winning this hand dealt to us? Isn't there a prize or something? I mean, some sort of pat on the back or a pot or gold or SOMETHING tangible? Suffering is more accepted if the guy next to you is suffering too. When times are hard it's easier to have a comrade in arms.
Start off by being born in Britain and you are half way there. 😉😊
Always be thankful each day no matter what.
I feel like a light has just turned on in my life... ...
Thank you so much... 🎼💙
I can't believe this... I've been an advanced Stoic Practitioner for the last year without realizing I was doing it.
It's a long story and explained in my videos but I've been fighting depression, anxiety, ptsd, and ocd on different levels and stages throughout my life. I took it from David Goggins but he basically says the key to happiness is being comfortable with being uncomfortable. To do something every day that is uncomfortable. As of this last year, my feet are calloused, I'll sit outside in the cold half naked. And to top it all off, I'm starting the perfect job for a Stoic. Diving in the Pacific Ocean for clams. In the middle of winter. Off the Oregon Coast. Happy I found this. Thank you so much for the time you spent making this.
I also listened to this and realised I've been a natural stoic most of my life - enhanced by learning to deal with things that went wrong. It's good to have it all put down in a way that i can follow and practice
Absolute bollocks. Why else do we have electric heaters?
This is amazing thank you. Going to be returning to this again and again
Absolutely amazingly done
Practicing stoicism has allowed me to live a happy life.
Fantastic stuff.
I like this quote from Shakespeare's Hamlet:-
Refrain tonight,
And that shall lend a kind of easiness
To the next abstinence, the next more easy.
respected gentlewoman words to live by!
"Readiness is all. (Hamlet)
Thank you Lord Byron
I intensely enjoyed this both in laughter and tearing up. I very much desire these goals of Stoicism in my life and this has been a great learning experience.
Gorgeous painting. The material being taught is superb. Thanks so much!
Absolutely incredible made me tear up with joy so well spoken and put together.
Wow. This video was infinitely helpful. Listened to the whole thing at the gym and can’t wait to apply some of the concepts to my life
If you are impervious to insults, should not you also be unmoved by praise?
yes.
My opinion anyways. It is a weak mind that is moved by praise.
DrJoey maybe insecure or egotistical the list goes on, depending on the discourse between one another.
Marcus Aurelius wrote specifically about this. I'll try to dig up the quote from meditations.
Dont let praise go to your head and dont let criticism go to your heart
praise and blame treat those 2 impostors just the same. Rudyard Kipling "IF"
One the best for me in 2019!
Just superb✌🏼
Thank you.
I love this guys voice and "meditations", I think he did the voice for "think and grow rich" too
I was going through hard anxiety and this video reminded me what used to be my mindset years before. Thank you so much for this, I was affected directly by your work.
Well I'm glad I found this, turns out I've been living my life in a much similar style as the author described his own. His clear thoughts on the matter better organized my reasons as to why I do things. Hope others had similar experiences, have a great day :)
Beautiful painting I wish I had a print....and yes, thank you for this talk..very helpful.
This is incredibly spot-on and greatly appreciated.. Thank you very very much :)
Been doing this my whole life without knowing had a tough childhood but always managed to make brief moments of joy to keep my emotions balanced. Great video!
After watching this video I'm honestly convinced that there is a better life in front of me ... I have a strong tendency to care about lots of things that are totally not under my control, especially when other people judge me. Im going to practice all of this ideas step by step and I will share this with my friends and family :D thank you !
I feel the same way, its terrible. How do you feel now sir?
How is it all going now? Any updates on your life?
What vidpls
I watch this everytime I’m working out and man this has helped me so much in life.
Your Video on Stoicism is truly a breath of fresh air...it really goes under the blanket of depression and chucks you out of your comfortable bed....thanks I can use it for myself..being Greek with that learned Greek anger. Thanks
Being able to get rid of my hidden anger is very difficult. I am always commented on how calm I seem, but internally I'm screaming. Great video! I'm going to try and live this way.
Great video. I really needed it. It's priceless, I thank you so much for posting it. I will watch this regularly, so that I will always remember to practice it. Thanks again and again.
I have been watching and listening to this for four nights consecutively. I can’t thank you enough for this upload. I slowly and absorbing tenants of stoicism in moments of high stress and highly sensitive matters in my day to day life.
Once again - thank you.
Syed,
I am so grateful to have found you. Thank you for shining light upon my shortcomings. I know it is an indulgence of my desire to be recognized to write here, but you must know that the things we do can change peoples lives. Thank you.
Your mother's stories are wonderfully insightful thank you.
I love you.
May the sun shine in your face.
This is so good, especially his tips on handling with insulting academics colleagues
I would like to say thank you for sharing your thoughts, analysis, and extremely humorous real life examples of your reactions, behaviors, and responses. I really appreciate how much happier I am as I make improvements everyday on self control, focus, and discipline. The "decluttering" that I have made in my life recently has helped me, along with the discovery and continuous learning and search for mentors of the past whom I admire so much.
Im truly amazed because I been living like this since young without knowing that this way of living had a name till now and yes it does and still is making my life a little easier as time goes by.
Listening to this video made me realize that I have most of these same behaviors and humours about myself. I already had great admiration for the great stoïcs of antiquity, like Marcus Aurelius, but I discover today that I already am a stoic, a taoist and a marketing guy in my own way. Marketing and sales was always a way for me to create opportunities for human contacts and see the world. In my own way, I was always chasing synchronicity, without caring too much about it. I was in the Canadian Navy for 6 years, from 1981 to 1987 and it made me discover that I could remain myself, deep inside me, while adapting to almost anything and not be affected by it. My best dreams are when I sleep in strange beds in far away hotels or when I fall asleep on an uncomfortable couch. I often cry tears of joy or of fascination, but never about death or terrible deseases or accidents. I find that courage occurs when one is stoic about taking tough decisions and doing the right thing. I find that ''Life'' as a whole is already one big miracle and that there is no reason to expect any other small miracle within it. In other words, everything should be seen as perfect as a whole and so are we, as for our role in this world. The beauty of life is found in the harmony and equilibrium of Nature, human life being an integral part of it. Note: I still have to understand what Nietzsche disliked about stoicism. universalminds.co.uk/how-and-why-nietzsche-despised-and-hated-stoicism/
The laughter thing got me! I’ve ALWAYS been the person to laugh when ppl tried to get a rise out of me or sneak diss me! When my car got towed for expired insurance & had to pay almost $1000 to recover it, police gave me a ride to the train station, I laughed at the whole thing in the back seat on their car & even took a vid for later reminder/negative imagery! Life is a movie man & I always remember how I still have another day to live & that simply makes me feel better! Maybe some of us saw the toxic cycle of life acting-becoming a victim-we acting, and realized that the middle state (which is usually the longest & POINTLESS) is a waist & decided to remove it! Life acts-we act! Stay bliss 💚
you see its all a show keep em laughing as you go just remember that the last laugh is on you
“It’s out of your control so why are you worrying about it”
“Bro, I’m just doin negative visualisation like you recommended”
having listened to this video I also realise I have unconsciously slipped into this way of life the past few years or so. I just didn’t know there was a name for it. I have a lot more to learn and practise, but I feel happy knowing this is the right path for me.
Interesting examples from academia. Well organized and enjoyable podcast/video!
This is awesome!!! Hilarious!! I am definitely practicing these things!
I am only a third way through and have laughed and enjoyed this more than the whole of many other videos. You have said things that I have experienced such as anger coming up during yoga which is an interesting phenomena. Your metaphors, such as the mosquito bite are wonderful!!!! Thank you so much for this!!!
This is SO good! Very densely packed stoic insights - thank you!!
My "new" car (9 years old) had a cup holder and a working radio; what joy.
Preach it brother.
WOW!!!...What a wonderfully well written piece. Very very affirmative. I wish you a log and healthy life.
This is wonderful. You've written a book about Stoicism & your practice with the ideas in detail & left it here on CZcams as an example. I love this. This is my third CZcams video on Stoicism and definitely most effective because you have added scenarios through which you've practiced the teachings.
He's reading a book lol
“Fall asleep as soon as my head hits the pillow” bruh. What a gift. I have facial nerve damage and takes me hours lmao
I have listen to all manly p hall content, but myself as a 43 year old find this more relevant. Ty👍🏻🇦🇺
Came across this audio and listened the whole thing. I love this idea of stoicism (something I have never heard of until now) and I am already somewhat of an intermediate stoic already. Looking forward to delving deeper and improving. Thanks for this upload it has been very insightful
Very very well read. Perfect for this content. Good pauses, clear speech , good voice. Thank you sir. Just subscribed.
It's an audiobook, on Audible. A Guide to the Good Life - The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy.
I’ve been doing a lot of these things already so this just helps me to understand myself better..
Delving more into my stoic nature will probably be the key to maintaining my relationship. Keeping a long story short, an hour ago I was asking myself why am I trying to maintain this and now I feel positive about the future.
Excellent stuff! Punctuated with humor to make listening very enjoyable.
Thanks for this video! I have just recently found Stoicism and am trying to practice this in daily life! This video has wonderful narration, very soothing to listen to.
yeo summarize what u learned from this vid for me real quick
Listened to this while I was out for a run. It was beautiful
This IS the must complete guide to stoicism i have found on CZcams 💯
I love this! I identify so much with the self deprecating humor. I practice this already even though I just now became aware of Stoicism. It's the best way to disarm an insult. By insulting yourself far better than they could have. To me it just makes their insult seem inadequate, and it's hilarious. It makes them think "damn it, why didn't I say that instead?"
Yes, but rather scary pic here. 😬😬😬
It's an inside joke. A group of people who are definitely not stoic. If all this kid gathered from this video is the strategic value of self deprecating humor; I would not be surprised
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Intense profundity and felicity. Wise yet intelligible. Thanks a lot.
and fecundity!
I have read this but this is really handy for going back over.. easy listening. Thanks!
I appreciate that this is posted by an enthusiast who is familiar with what he is reading, not someone who knows nothing about stoicism reading a script about the topic as a springboard for three or four ads
Going through some serios legal stuff and social anxiety. This is hitting the spot.
I really love the screen image you chose to display for this audio. As i listen to the audio, i'm gazing at the picture of this street, allowing my imagination to add subtle movements of the flag, or gentle breeze through the tree leaves, i imagine hearing the tune of the street performer, suddenly the street lamp glows a little brighter and I begin to notice the foreign flag. And the end of the street, the bottom of the hill i notice the water, and there's a ship. But what are those boxy things in the water? Barges? Pylons? Oh! They are the legs of a bridge!!! Oh yes, I see it now! Is that the Brooklyn bridge? I think so... if it is, I think I have walked on that street, or one nearby.... suddenly I'm inside that painting, in that time period. I can feel the roughness of the wool coat, the heaviness of my rubber boots, the chill of the evening mist.... i realize that I havent hear the audio at all and will have to restart the audio.... i will need to find this painting, and maybe hang it in a waiting room...
Pal here have already said its a Kincaid of S. F.!!!??
A guide to the good life! A wonderful book.
Best video i have watched this year about self improvement
Wow, I had no iea I've been a stoic all my life! Cool!
37:40 y’know, I always thought, and still do, that when old people say that, they mean don’t get old mentally. Don’t get bogged down in the mentality that you’re too old to be doing this or that.
Just 4 days back I had a brain 🧠 tumour and I came across this talk… I am wiser forever. What a find! Must trad the book too.
i honestly didnt know that i was already practicing stoicism before learning about stoicism, thanks for the video bro
I am glad you shared. Thank you.
It has helped me give a description of the way I live albeit mine is not pure and came about through necessity. I wanted to be a farmer and farms are very expensive therefore going without was compulsory but then the going without became a habit. The result, one can cruse now so-to-speak when others are stressing with materialism.
Watching this now is making me realise i already strongly follow stoic thoughts. I’m very happy with what i have even though i’ve lived a tough life, i don’t have a lot of money but i have love and it’s all i really want. Also a Mini cooper S, just because of the endless thrill i get from driving one. Is that materialistic? I don’t think so, it gives me excitement whenever i drive and not because of what other people think, but because it’s fucking fast and i love feeling mortal. The orgasmic sound as it purrs when i slowly press my foot down, feeling like every MPH i go up in, the higher the likelihood of my life ending. The raw power i hold in my hands makes me happy. BRRRRRRRRRR CCCCHH BRRRRRRR
The moral of my comment is that if you find something passionate, even if for most it seems materialistic, then you should fight to get it. If you have something because it’s expensive and you want people to know you have it, then you’re undoubtedly materialistic.
I didn't know the word for this till now but I do a lot of things mentioned and didn't even know there was a whole practice dedicated to it. Some good tips.
I'm glad that I found this I'm new to this but I will give it my all I want to become a student stoicism.
Stoicism and Buddhism have similar teachings.
Prum Sitav heres a fun fact! they toke first shapes around the same time too!
And daoist
Stoicisms principles comes from the East originally
And Islam.
@@alikhalid349 please explain this one to me if you could I know very little of Islam.
You just helped me describe how i overcame social anxiety i was in a constant fight with myself
That painting is stunning. Awesome advice, thanks for sharing.