lol, lmao even. It really is true that if you go far enough in the world you'll find someone truly believing the wrong to be right. "Just do something"
The highest virtue does nothing. Yet, nothing needs to be done. The lowest virtue does everything. Yet, much remains to be done. The sage acts by doing nothing When nothing is done, nothing is left undone. - Lao-Tzu
Action towards what though? I’m kind to people when given the opportunity, I call out injustice when I get the opportunity, I do more than most in my position. Sure I’m not really taking actions towards like getting rich but idrc about that. I’m not obligated to do anything for anyone, there’s nothing wrong with living for myself, and yet I still care for others, enough that I’m one of the few really honest people I know. I know I CAN do more, and I likely will as I continue to grow. I’m only 24, I do believe that there is such a thing as the right moment. Yes I do procrastinate on some things more than I probably should, but I’m continuing to get better at that and I accomplish all the things I NEED to. I get this video is supposed to be for the purpose of motivating people but I think it also comes across as a tad judgemental. I don’t owe anyone anything, if anything most people owe me an apology for their disgusting behavior
No complex vocabulary, no weird sentence structuring, just pure thoughts aimed for everyone who stumbles across the video, this is pure humbleness from him ya know, great message btw
He is literally telling everyone what they should and should not care about. That is the least humble thing anyone could ever do. Fancy words and lack of them have nothing to do with humility. Marcus Aurelias did not speak English, you can find translations of his meditations that have all kinds of "complex vocabulary". The translator determines the words not the author.
I always find it fascinating that, despite all the technological developments like electricity and, more recently, AI, thoughts from 2000 years ago are still just as valid and useful as they were when they were written.
Life is new for everyone and technology will never make life as such better or safe humanity in any way. I find it hard to apply tipps of a Roman emperor in my commoner life. Talking about not getting mad over things you can‘t change as a Roman emperor….😂 come on. People not able to change anything doing what a Roman emperor said…😂😂😂😂😂…kind of really dumbed down slaves trying to be dumbed down stoic slaves.
"I don't know about the next time. This one time, I'm saying no." - this is so calming. The pain in the present moment is all I'll ever have to endure because it's all I can ever experience. The future remains uncertain and the past is unreachable. Thank you, I think you just changed my life.
I don't have many friends, I can barely count them on one hand, and online I might have few people who check on me regularly, but there are some type of people that I'd like to be friends with and love to keep, however I can't find them, this channel kind of made me feel like I'm listening to a friend I yearn to have some intellectual conversations with and hear what he has to say.. I think that's the beauty of youtube, when you look for the good, it will find you! today is also my birthday and I feel happy that I get to hear something good and yes I'm just treating it like any other day :)
Ive spoken to a psychotherapist every week for the last 18 or so months and you have done more for me and my wellbeing in the last 2 weeks, for free, than any other singular source I've ever encountered. Thank you again for being a concise, coherent conduit toward inner strength.
Sometimes psychotherapy is subtle, with no instant or obvious results. Maybe these 18 months taught you to reflect better and only because of it you can get the idea behind this video. Don’t devalue bro’s work))) And yes, of course, there are times when the psychotherapist is shit 😄😄
Yes, our lives can be determined by our "nos" rather than anything else, cause how else can we navigate so many illusions, intrusions, prejudices...Only by processing each one of them at a time and see them for what they are and responding no can only lead us to what truly resonates.
This just happened to me ! I stood up to my supervisor after constant verbal abuse and told him off , to never speak down to me or disrespect me again. He apologized but it’s too late. . I left him and moved on
just pulled my little book of Marcus Aurelius Meditations - Living, Dying and the Good Life - down from the shelf and dusted it off, probably been there for 20 years or more.......often thought,' Must get into that book one day.....' Hmmm 🙏
"The tranquility that comes when you stop caring what they say. Or think, or do. Only what you do." We all in a way crave for those ‘micro-dopamine’ and the lack of it frustrates us, so we put off those tasks, yeah I guess Stoicism is the real key to more happier life, achieving tranquility. Also great video buddy Cheers!
I love the fact how calm you are, And more than that, it’s interesting that you choose every word you express wisely and sensibly. Keep that mindset up, it will take you to the top. Appreciate you
Your letters of Seneca video was the first video I watched. Now im adding your content to my homeschooling materials. Thank you for what you are doing.
Everything is behaviour, reaction and response, and is just happening, keep leaving, keep going instead analysing, NOW is everything; very inspiring , thank you
I think out of all your advice, this is the one I struggle with most. I do have my "excuses." But excuses are pointless. Ultimately, postponing yourself only hurts yourself. I don't want to hurt myself anymore...
I honestly cannot believe how things we put out into the universe come right back to us. I came to the realization that I am deserving of everything happening to me in my life just over a week ago. Before, I would find all sorts of reasons to justify why things were playing out the way they were in my life, in total denial of the real reason change was not happening, that reason being...me. Everything you said here is completely true. I listened with my eyes closed as if mediating and absorb every word. Thank you for being real. I am so grateful I have found your channel.
I've been dieting on and off for years now but have only gained more weight. Thank you for this inspiring and motivating video. Your lack of fancy or big words make it even better.
A friend of mine sent me the book meditations while i was in jail last year. Theres a very compelling and respectable quality about the way he views the human mind along with how he viewed his close relationships and being a leader. He definitely wasnt perfect as a ruler but to me he is almost the perfect standard being met for using his time wisely and learning from his mistakes. Unapologetic of his human nature all the while. Your videos are interesting, you have a comforting voice that makes it easy to stay engaged. Thanks for making these. Also you are fine af. So theres that.
This is the third time I’ve watched this video. It is so important to keep our word to ourselves. As humans we must evolve which often makes us uncomfortable initially. But once we can get past that initial discomfort is when we thrive. Thank you for your ever so insightful videos. I am so grateful for them during this particular journey in my life.
lol same for me, i actually set out to watch it every day for 1 week maybe even a month. i want to internalize it into a habit. And completely agree with you. I think what's so frustrating is that we know all these truths or "meditations" somehow deep internally, but often subconsciously or consciously ignore them. wish you all the best for your journey!
Great perspective. I always had this repetitive pattern were I tell myself to not do something but break my promise , I get tired because of how undisciplined I'm . Now I'm gonna try to focus on the moment that I'm in like my life depends on it .
In the next three months, my whole life will be completely different as I will be moving to a foreign country for higher education. As someone who is extremely introverted and socially anxious, I am really nervous about the idea of living alone without my family and their support. I have been anxious all the time and its causing me a lot of stress. Hearing you emphasize the importance of living in the present and taking actions according to the moment eased a lot of tension in me. I am letting go the tensions of the future and burdens of the past. What matters in this singular present and the actions I take here. Thank you so much for this comfort
@@crossingtheline4372 Thank you for your message. I'll definitely take your advice and make the most of my time there!! I'm really excited for this new chapter of my life :)
We are a series of choices that we are making with every single passing moment. Some with intention, some with pure innate intuition. These may be unknown to our conscious minds but are so deeply influenced by our values, beliefs & our aspirations for the future we seek. Hence, in every moment we are presented with a fair choice of making better choices, until the wiser choosing becomes an effortless nature. Videos like these prove to be such powerful influences for presenting us with ideas to be making those ‘better’ choices upon. ❤
It is scary how...the things I'm going through and this video pops up like some very explicit sign. I appreciate your content and thoughts that are put forward in a realistic, straightforward way that allows us to face a brutal truth but also instils hope. Subscribed :)
Wild, for the past few days I’ve been feeling like I’ve allowed myself to relax in various areas of life when I know more action should be taken. You’re absolutely right, it takes just a shift in mindset to look at something that as a whole seems insurmountable and to break it down into the small task of doing what you can this moment. Good reminder 👍 Seems like common sense but common sense isn’t really all that common, is it 😅
Hi 👋 I wanted to thank you a lot, you've helped me with my constant anxiety. I would run from situations and people, lie on my resume and in interviews, make up extra details telling a story to impress a potential partner, etc. It never dawned on me that this is unnatural. I always thought I was a straightforward person. In reality my actions didn't reflect this at all. This video and your explanation of the quote, brought me tremendous clarity and comfort, to know that all it takes is acting like my ideal self in this present moment and that every other point in time contributes nothing but unnecessary agony to my mind. You're truly awesome and a gift to the RU-vid community.
Inspires us to become better you said, integrity is developed, after all. But we should always strive to be better. It’s a never ending nonlinear path. Circling around itself.
Hey! I keep dealing with a romantic situation that literally cause me suffering and despair. I keep choosing it over and over and today I said no more for the last time. And I found your video validating that for me. 20 seconds of insane courage coupled with your words. I know that I be and be WITH the person I truly desire❤
Words are like seeds of thought - you make the most of the present, a guidance to help others become better. When even one person strives, everyone you touch upon, will improve and today, becomes vastly better than yesterday. An eloquent thought for today, as Spring arrives, what will flower, what will bloom…
Man, I really appreciate this video. It is a lot less daunting of a task to frame your mind as "Will I be the kind of person that does x today?", instead of the easy to procrastinate mindset of "I need to become more x" for an ambiguous future. I rarely get a message that truly resonates and actually helps me from one of these sorts of videos, but this perspective really made a difference.
Thank you so much for what you do brother , this really resonated me on a deep level as i find myself in this very struggle right now . I heard a quote a couple of years ago that was attributed to Abraham Lincoln , it said , " Discipline is choosing between what you want now , and what you want most " i think it kind of sums up everything you said in this video . Thanks again , i appreciate what you do
that's a great quote and video. I have been feeling that in the last weeks, that my work has to be done every waking moment. And that I had all the tools I needed, that I studied long enough to know there was no deeper work than choosing my emotions every single moment of awareness I can grasp, especially going through a normal day with work, activities and people.
I already listened to this about three times now and it is incredible to me how I learned something new each time I understand that more and more. I find a similar thing happening with Alan Watts lectures and other philosophical content on RU-vid.
I agree 100% and all the series of challenges I went and still am going through are changing me. One of these things is to become more of practical than a dreamer and shut my heart for the time being and let my decisions even relationship related become head over heart. I can’t let my heart suffer more that he did.
Wise words, thank you for sharing. In the last year I have finally incorporated "now" or started doing it more than I have and as much as possible and yes, I am more the person I have always wanted to be. At 65. Better than ever.
I like to say that "Everyday's a New Year, and I want to Grow Up" when it comes to doing my assignments and small hobbies/projects (low-entry tasks). You could call me a Sith Lord, but it's worked ever since the beginning of my college years!
That was really helpful, and I realized that there's no such thing called procrastination or discpline (yes, I know we need discipline to continue every TODAY) but if we just focus on the now, all of our problems will be resolved.
Thank you for the straightforward and profound interpretation of such a powerful sentence. Your clarifications are a great incentive to put that teaching into practice - and now is the right time to get started. By the way, it reminded me of this excerpt from the Sermon on the Mount: “BLESSED ARE THEY WHO BEAR SUFFERING FOR RIGHTOUSNESS’ SAKE; FOR THEIRS IS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. Suffering for righteousness means suffering for the Truth. To take all upon oneself, to overcome all in order to be able to remain true, is the hardest thing for man on his journey. It means everything: living righteously, living truly, down to the minutest detail, and it will cost many a struggle, many a hurt. It will be experiencing, true experiencing throughout the whole of man’s journey. Thus should his path be, that the way to the Kingdom of Heaven may be open to him."
Your videos are proof that powerful messages and delivery outweigh fancy editing and imagery. As an aspiring creator I worry about not having finely tuned and edited videos. I have no problem just sitting back and listening to your grounded words and reflections. Thank you!
I've been watching through your videos over the past few weeks. I really think your channel is going to majorly help thousands of people. Better than therapy for many. Keep it up!
