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Why We Are Weak | The Philosophy of Epictetus Full video: https://youtu.be/p2KHo95QknkWhat matters and doesn’t matter, according to Epictetus, is bound to the reality of our place as reasonable beings in an everchanging environment. This reality Epictetus makes clear in the underlying tenet of his work: ‘the dichotomy of control.’ Some things are in our control, others not. If we manage to concern ourselves with the things in our control, we are in a position of strength. But if we neglect these things and focus on what’s not in our control, we are in a position of weakness.#stoicism #epictetus #stoic Turn on notifications for the podcast & rate it a 5star for new episodes. Einzelgänger explores a wide range of topics and ideas, with a dose of "as I see it," out of curiosity and creative urge. Einzelgänger is under the supervision of the Dutch Regulatory Media Authority (Commissariaat voor de Media). *Disclaimer: The material provided by Einzelgänger isn't a clinical/medical service or replacement of mental health professionals, nor an academic resource. Disclaimer: This audio project is an independent interpretation of content originally created by Einzelgänger. It was made by a listener who resonates deeply with the channel’s quiet reflections on philosophy, solitude, and selfmastery - and seeks to share that experience in a format suited for stillness, movement, or anything in between. This is not an official production of Einzelgänger, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the creator. All rights to the original material remain with Einzelgänger. If you represent the channel and wish to get in touch regarding this adaptation, please feel free to reach out. ------------ Keywords: seneca, alan watts, philosophical reflection, philosophical guidance, taoism, mental health philosophy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Less You Want, The More You Have | Minimalist Philosophy for Living in Abundance If we experience no shortage in meeting our needs, we’ll quickly achieve a state of contentment. And the quickest way to reach abundance is by downgrading our needs. The less you want, the more you have.Video: The Less You Want, The More You Have | Minimalist Philosophy for Living in AbundanceSupport the channel: ✔️ Patreon:/ einzelgangster ✔️ PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/einzelgangerco🎞️ Animations and thumbnail art by Munkaa: / jus7yBooks: (affiliate links): 📖 The Urge: Fall of a Stoic: https://amzn.to/3Yc77Kw 📖 Stoicism for Inner Strength: https://amzn.to/3rZU0xL 📖 Stoicism for Inner Peace: https://amzn.to/3e6myLX 📖 Loose: On Letting Stuff Go: https://amzn.to/3QVfrqM 📖 Unoffendable: https://amzn.to/35e23a5Merchandise: 🛍️ Shop: teespring.com/stores/einzelgangerstore 🛍️ Merchandise design by Punksthetic Art: / jrstoneartMusic used: All tracks are licensed and paid for.Creative Commons (attributions):Epicurus: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Epikur_Statue.jpg Epicurus (2): https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Epicurus_Louvre.jpg Seneca's death: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:The_Death_of_Seneca_MET_DP807754.jpg Marcus Aurelius: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:MarkAurelFront.jpg Rolex: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rolex_DayDate_Lacquered_Stella_Dial.jpg Rolex (2): https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rolex_GMT_sergiosili.jpg Creditcard: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bitcoin_Payments_Online__51102904424.jpg00:00 Intro 02:15 From scarcity to abundance 05:54 (1) The power of moderation 07:45 (2) Being thankful for what we have 09:39 (3) Contemplating the price of our needs 11:23 (4) Staying out of longterm debt 13:32 Wrapup#minimalism #simpleliving #lessismore Turn on notifications for the podcast & rate it a 5star for new episodes. Einzelgänger explores a wide range of topics and ideas, with a dose of "as I see it," out of curiosity and creative urge. Einzelgänger is under the supervision of the Dutch Regulatory Media Authority (Commissariaat voor de Media). *Disclaimer: The material provided by Einzelgänger isn't a clinical/medical service or replacement of mental health professionals, nor an academic resource. Disclaimer: This audio project is an independent interpretation of content originally created by Einzelgänger. It was made by a listener who resonates deeply with the channel’s quiet reflections on philosophy, solitude, and selfmastery - and seeks to share that experience in a format suited for stillness, movement, or anything in between. This is not an official production of Einzelgänger, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the creator. All rights to the original material remain with Einzelgänger. If you represent the channel and wish to get in touch regarding this adaptation, please feel free to reach out. --- Keywords: existential crisis, solitude, taoism, seneca, eastern philosophy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Become Unconquerable | Seneca's Stoicism Stoicism for Inner Strength (book): https://einzelganger.co/innerstrengthThis video focuses on Seneca’s Stoicism, particularly regarding becoming undefeatable. Seneca strived for a state of unperturbedness: a profound inner peace which external circumstances do not disrupt or, at least, minimally.Creative Commons (attributions):Seneca bust: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Duble_herma_of_Socrates_and_Seneca_Antikensammlung_Berlin_07.jpg Temple of Cordoba: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_temple_of_C%C3%B3rdoba#/media/File:C%C3%B3rdoba__Templo_Romano_2.jpgVideo: How to Become Undefeatable (according to Seneca) | Stoic PhilosophySupport the channel: ✔️ PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/einzelgangerco ✔️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/einzelgangster ✔️ Bitcoin: 3HQnEz1LQ4G6dqN2LdZgzc7qoJjJCyWjTC (Donated BTC and want in the credits? Send me an email with the amount/address)🎞️ Animations and thumbnail art by Munkaa: https://www.youtube.com/user/jus7yPurchase Stoicism for Inner Peace (affiliate links): 📘 Paperback: https://amzn.to/3wB9iHb 💻 Ebook: https://amzn.to/2RdjbKVPurchase Unoffendable (affiliate links): 📘 Paperback: https://amzn.to/2RJYfti 💻 Ebook: https://amzn.to/35e23a5Merchandise: 🛍️ Shop: teespring.com/stores/einzelgangerstore 🛍️ Merchandise design by Punksthetic Art: https://www.youtube.com/user/JRStoneart#seneca #stoicism #stoicism00:00 Intro 02:57 Who was Seneca? 04:56 The anatomy of unperturbedness 07:46 What's an injury? 10:44 Insults and criticism 14:37 Physical harm 16:56 Other misfortune Turn on notifications for the podcast & rate it a 5star for new episodes. Einzelgänger explores a wide range of topics and ideas, with a dose of "as I see it," out of curiosity and creative urge. Einzelgänger is under the supervision of the Dutch Regulatory Media Authority (Commissariaat voor de Media). *Disclaimer: The material provided by Einzelgänger isn't a clinical/medical service or replacement of mental health professionals, nor an academic resource. Disclaimer: This audio project is an independent interpretation of content originally created by Einzelgänger. It was made by a listener who resonates deeply with the channel’s quiet reflections on philosophy, solitude, and selfmastery - and seeks to share that experience in a format suited for stillness, movement, or anything in between. This is not an official production of Einzelgänger, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the creator. All rights to the original material remain with Einzelgänger. If you represent the channel and wish to get in touch regarding this adaptation, please feel free to reach out. ------- Keywords: western philosophy, nihilism, mental health philosophy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Life is Meaningless (And Why We Feel Worthless) Why are we thrown into this world? What are we here to do? Could it be that we’re here for no particular reason and that life on Earth is nothing more than a beautiful yet meaningless coincidence?In times of religious decline, mankind is faced with the possibility that its existence is inherently meaningless. For many, this is frightening. The idea that our lives don’t matter, can be difficult to accept.To give our lives at least some significance, even if it’s just on a terrestrial level, we started to create our own meaning. So, as the humans we are, we began to define what it means to live a meaningful life. What’s worth living for, and what isn’t? What are the requirements?When we have decided what a meaningful life entails, we continue grasping for it in an almost pathological manner. Because if we fail to give our lives meaning, our lives truly don’t matter.As a consequence, many people feel that their lives are worthless. They wake up, eat, engage in their daily activities, eat, go to sleep, repeat, repeat, and repeat, as opposed to those ‘lucky few’ who have found meaning in their lives, albeit because of raising children, a socalled ‘meaningful’ job, and other activities that make their existence on this desolate tiny dot surrounded by a suffocating blackness, a bit more bearable.This video explores why we feel worthless, and the beauty and ugliness of a meaningless life (inspired by philosopher Albert Camus).Support the channel: ✔️ PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/einzelgangerco ✔️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/einzelgangster ✔️ Bitcoin: 3HQnEz1LQ4G6dqN2LdZgzc7qoJjJCyWjTC (Donated BTC and want in the credits? Send me an email with the amount/address)Purchase my book (affiliate links): 📘 Paperback: https://amzn.to/2RJYfti 💻 Ebook: https://amzn.to/35e23a5Merchandise: 🛍️ Shop: teespring.com/stores/einzelgangerstore 🛍️ Merchandise design by Punksthetic Art: https://www.youtube.com/user/JRStoneart🎵 Music used:NoMBe Zodiac Structures The Tides Seclusion Benjamin Martins VerveCreative commons attributions:Ruins St Mary: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/63/Wall_of_the_ruins%2C_st_marys_abbey_York_8714.jpg/1280pxWall_of_the_ruins%2C_st_marys_abbey_York_8714.jpg Bolton Abbey: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/73/Kite_aerial_photo_of_Bolton_Abbey.jpg Scream, Annemarie Busschers: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/ca/Scream.tif/lossypage1800pxScream.tif.jpg Jung: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/00/CGJung.jpg/800pxCGJung.jpg#albertcamus #meaningless #meaningoflife Turn on notifications for the podcast & rate it a 5star for new episodes. Einzelgänger explores a wide range of topics and ideas, with a dose of "as I see it," out of curiosity and creative urge. Einzelgänger is under the supervision of the Dutch Regulatory Media Authority (Commissariaat voor de Media). *Disclaimer: The material provided by Einzelgänger isn't a clinical/medical service or replacement of mental health professionals, nor an academic resource. Disclaimer: This audio project is an independent interpretation of content originally created by Einzelgänger. It was made by a listener who resonates deeply with the channel’s quiet reflections on philosophy, solitude, and selfmastery - and seeks to share that experience in a format suited for stillness, movement, or anything in between. This is not an official production of Einzelgänger, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the creator. All rights to the original material remain with Einzelgänger. If you represent the channel and wish to get in touch regarding this adaptation, please feel free to reach out. --------- Keywords: taoist wisdom, alan watts, philosophical guidance, taoism, philosophical reflection, seneca, philosophy podcast, diogenes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Miyamoto Musashi | The Path of the Loner Part 1: https://youtu.be/bhlvYmn1IUQ Part 2: https://youtu.be/HUXEqS6GqUUMusashi’s written works expand on the ‘path of the warrior’, which is the samurai way of discipline, focus, restraint, and honor. The path of the warrior is governed by moral and ethical codes that are commonly referred to as Bushidō. Shortly before he died, Musashi compiled twentyone principles on how a warrior should live.These timeless principles known as Dokkōdō can inspire us today to live well. This threepart series elaborates on the twentyone principles from Musashi’s Dokkōdō. The first part and second part explored the first fourteen principles. This third and final part further explores the path of the warrior, based on the last seven principles.Please note, the elaborations in this video are based on existing philosophies, the author’s interpretations, and reasoning, and are intended to be an inspiration for presentday life.Support the channel: ✔️ PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/einzelgangerco ✔️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/einzelgangster ✔️ Bitcoin: 3HQnEz1LQ4G6dqN2LdZgzc7qoJjJCyWjTC (Donated BTC and want in the credits? Send me an email with the amount/address)🎞️ Animations by Munkaa: https://www.youtube.com/user/jus7yPurchase my book (affiliate links): 📘 Paperback: https://amzn.to/2RJYfti 💻 Ebook: https://amzn.to/35e23a5Merchandise: 🛍️ Shop: teespring.com/stores/einzelgangerstore 🛍️ Merchandise design by Punksthetic Art: https://www.youtube.com/user/JRStoneartMusic used: Doug Maxwell/Media Right Prod. Space Chatter All other music tracks are licensed and paid for.Creative Commons (attributions):Deristschuld: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Der_ist_Schuld_am_Kriege!.jpg Triumpfdeswillens: https://archive.org/details/radenin_zaferi__triumph_des_willens__triumph_of_the_will__trke_altyazl_hd_202012 Kendo 1: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Noma_Dojo,_2006.JPG Kendo 2: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kendo_(1).jpg Zen: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Chanting_The_Buddhist_Scriptures,by_Li_Meishu.jpg Buddha: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Standing_Buddha_Installed_by_Buddist_Monk_Yasadinna_cropped2.jpg Monk: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:The_meditating_monk.jpg00:00 0) Intro 01:35 15) Do not act following customary beliefs. 03:36 16) Do not collect weapons or practice with weapons beyond what is useful. 05:53 17) Do not fear death. 07:29 18) Do not seek to possess either goods or fiefs for your old age. 09:26 19) Respect Buddha and the gods without counting on their help. 11:12 20) You may abandon your own body but you must preserve your honor. 12:45 21) Never stray from the way.#miyamotomusashi #dokkodo #ronin Turn on notifications for the podcast & rate it a 5star for new episodes. Einzelgänger explores a wide range of topics and ideas, with a dose of "as I see it," out of curiosity and creative urge. Einzelgänger is under the supervision of the Dutch Regulatory Media Authority (Commissariaat voor de Media). *Disclaimer: The material provided by Einzelgänger isn't a clinical/medical service or replacement of mental health professionals, nor an academic resource. Disclaimer: This audio project is an independent interpretation of content originally created by Einzelgänger. It was made by a listener who resonates deeply with the channel’s quiet reflections on philosophy, solitude, and selfmastery - and seeks to share that experience in a format suited for stillness, movement, or anything in between. This is not an official production of Einzelgänger, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the creator. All rights to the original material remain with Einzelgänger. If you represent the channel and wish to get in touch regarding this adaptation, please feel free to reach out. --- Keywords: existential crisis, taoism, modern philosophy, buddhism, taoist wisdom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why Nothing Feels Exciting AnymoreEinzelgänger explores a wide range of topics and ideas, with a dose of "as I see it," out of curiosity and creative urge.Einzelgänger is under the supervision of the Dutch Regulatory Media Authority (Commissariaat voor de Media).*Disclaimer: The material provided by Einzelgänger isn't a clinical/medical service or replacement of mental health professionals, nor an academic resource.Disclaimer: This audio project is an independent interpretation of content originally created by Einzelgänger. It was made by a listener who resonates deeply with the channel’s quiet reflections on philosophy, solitude, and self-mastery - and seeks to share that experience in a format suited for stillness, movement, or anything in between. This is not an official production of Einzelgänger, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the creator. All rights to the original material remain with Einzelgänger. If you represent the channel and wish to get in touch regarding this adaptation, please feel free to reach out. --------------- Keywords: solitude, personal growth, modern philosophy, taoist wisdom, philosophical guidance, stoic philosophy, meaning of life, ancient philosophy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why Stupidity is Power | Priceless Benefits of Being Stupid Loose! On Letting Stuff Go (book): https://amzn.to/3QVfrqMPeople generally fear being perceived as stupid. Often, stupid people are looked down upon and laughed at. Society perceives stupid people as useless, as a burden rather than an asset. Hence, most of us try to prevent ourselves from appearing stupid in front of coworkers, fellow students, family members, and friends. And sometimes, we try to appear much smarter than we are just so people hold us in high esteem - just so people won’t think of us as stupid.Video: Why Stupidity is Power | Priceless Benefits of Being StupidSupport the channel: ✔️ PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/einzelgangerco ✔️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/einzelgangster ✔️ Bitcoin: 3HQnEz1LQ4G6dqN2LdZgzc7qoJjJCyWjTC (Donated BTC and want in the credits? Send me an email with the amount/address)🎞️ Animations and thumbnail art by Munkaa: https://www.youtube.com/user/jus7yBook: Loose! (affiliate links): 📘 Paperback: https://amzn.to/3QVfrqM 💻 Ebook: https://amzn.to/3qStDX0Book: Stoicism for Inner Peace (affiliate links): 📘 Paperback: https://amzn.to/3wB9iHb 💻 Ebook: https://amzn.to/2RdjbKVBook: Unoffendable (affiliate links): 📘 Paperback: https://amzn.to/2RJYfti 💻 Ebook: https://amzn.to/35e23a5Merchandise: 🛍️ Shop: teespring.com/stores/einzelgangerstore 🛍️ Merchandise design by Punksthetic Art: https://www.youtube.com/user/JRStoneartCreative Commons (attributions):Matthijs van Boxsel: https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthijs_van_Boxsel#/media/Bestand:Matthijs_van_Boxsel.jpg#stupidity #stupid #schopenhauer00:00 Intro 02:34 Benefit #1 05:02 Benefit #2 07:28 Benefit #3 09:42 Benefit #4 Turn on notifications for the podcast & rate it a 5star for new episodes. Einzelgänger explores a wide range of topics and ideas, with a dose of "as I see it," out of curiosity and creative urge. Einzelgänger is under the supervision of the Dutch Regulatory Media Authority (Commissariaat voor de Media). *Disclaimer: The material provided by Einzelgänger isn't a clinical/medical service or replacement of mental health professionals, nor an academic resource. Disclaimer: This audio project is an independent interpretation of content originally created by Einzelgänger. It was made by a listener who resonates deeply with the channel’s quiet reflections on philosophy, solitude, and selfmastery - and seeks to share that experience in a format suited for stillness, movement, or anything in between. This is not an official production of Einzelgänger, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the creator. All rights to the original material remain with Einzelgänger. If you represent the channel and wish to get in touch regarding this adaptation, please feel free to reach out. --------------- Keywords: western philosophy, philosophical guidance, stoic philosophy, alan watts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Life is Great When It's Ending | The Philosophy of Seneca One day, Seneca visited his house in the countryside after a long absence. He was baffled about how his estate was crumbling, and the garden trees had lost all their leaves. He took it out on the landlord, who then explained that even though he did everything in his power to maintain the place, the trees and house were old. Bewildered about how fast his property had fallen apart, the reality of aging became apparent to Seneca.Video: If Today Was Your Last Day... | The Philosophy of SenecaSupport the channel: ✔️ PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/einzelgangerco ✔️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/einzelgangster ✔️ Bitcoin: 3HQnEz1LQ4G6dqN2LdZgzc7qoJjJCyWjTC (Donated BTC and want in the credits? Send me an email with the amount/address)🎞️ Animations and thumbnail art by Munkaa: https://www.youtube.com/user/jus7yBook: Stoicism for Inner Peace (affiliate links): 📘 Paperback: https://amzn.to/3wB9iHb 💻 Ebook: https://amzn.to/2RdjbKVBook: Unoffendable (affiliate links): 📘 Paperback: https://amzn.to/2RJYfti 💻 Ebook: https://amzn.to/35e23a5Merchandise: 🛍️ Shop: teespring.com/stores/einzelgangerstore 🛍️ Merchandise design by Punksthetic Art: https://www.youtube.com/user/JRStoneart00:00 Intro 01:22 Why aging isn't so bad 04:38 Celebrating old age 07:10 Falling off the edge 09:06 A realistic attitude#stoicism #seneca #stoic Turn on notifications for the podcast & rate it a 5star for new episodes. Einzelgänger explores a wide range of topics and ideas, with a dose of "as I see it," out of curiosity and creative urge. Einzelgänger is under the supervision of the Dutch Regulatory Media Authority (Commissariaat voor de Media). *Disclaimer: The material provided by Einzelgänger isn't a clinical/medical service or replacement of mental health professionals, nor an academic resource. Disclaimer: This audio project is an independent interpretation of content originally created by Einzelgänger. It was made by a listener who resonates deeply with the channel’s quiet reflections on philosophy, solitude, and selfmastery - and seeks to share that experience in a format suited for stillness, movement, or anything in between. This is not an official production of Einzelgänger, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the creator. All rights to the original material remain with Einzelgänger. If you represent the channel and wish to get in touch regarding this adaptation, please feel free to reach out. -------- Keywords: meaning of life, mental health philosophy, taoism, philosophical reflection, personal growth, taoist wisdom, meditation, western philosophy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We Worry About Problems We Don't Even Have | Eastern Philosophy Taoism for Inner Peace (book): https://einzelganger.co/tao/In reality, problems cannot exist without a perceiver, as circumstances aren’t troublesome without someone or something identifying them as such. So, if there’s nothing inherently problematic about reality, doesn’t that mean that we humans repeatedly (and on a grand scale) worry about problems that don’t even exist?Video: We Worry About Problems We Don't Even Have | Eastern PhilosophySupport the channel: ✔️ PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/einzelgangerco ✔️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/einzelgangster ✔️ Bitcoin: 3HQnEz1LQ4G6dqN2LdZgzc7qoJjJCyWjTC (Donated BTC and want in the credits? Send me an email with the amount/address)🎞️ Animations and thumbnail art by Munkaa: https://www.youtube.com/user/jus7yPurchase Stoicism for Inner Peace (affiliate links): 📘 Paperback: https://amzn.to/3wB9iHb 💻 Ebook: https://amzn.to/2RdjbKVPurchase Unoffendable (affiliate links): 📘 Paperback: https://amzn.to/2RJYfti 💻 Ebook: https://amzn.to/35e23a5Merchandise: 🛍️ Shop: teespring.com/stores/einzelgangerstore 🛍️ Merchandise design by Punksthetic Art: https://www.youtube.com/user/JRStoneartCreative Commons (attributions):https://freesound.org/people/djfroyd/sounds/330574/ https://freesound.org/people/gsparryaudio/sounds/582529/ https://freesound.org/people/sethlind/sounds/264993/#TAOISM #BUDDHISM #LAOTZU00:00 Intro 02:03 Many different worlds 05:27 The Two Truths 08:06 The Problem Machine 09:47 Resolvement versus Dissolvement Turn on notifications for the podcast & rate it a 5star for new episodes. Einzelgänger explores a wide range of topics and ideas, with a dose of "as I see it," out of curiosity and creative urge. Einzelgänger is under the supervision of the Dutch Regulatory Media Authority (Commissariaat voor de Media). *Disclaimer: The material provided by Einzelgänger isn't a clinical/medical service or replacement of mental health professionals, nor an academic resource. Disclaimer: This audio project is an independent interpretation of content originally created by Einzelgänger. It was made by a listener who resonates deeply with the channel’s quiet reflections on philosophy, solitude, and selfmastery - and seeks to share that experience in a format suited for stillness, movement, or anything in between. This is not an official production of Einzelgänger, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the creator. All rights to the original material remain with Einzelgänger. If you represent the channel and wish to get in touch regarding this adaptation, please feel free to reach out. ------------ Keywords: mindfulness, existentialism, meaning of life, stoicism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WabiSabi | A Japanese Philosophy of Perfect Imperfection Taoism for Inner Peace (book): https://einzelganger.co/tao/The pursuit of perfection has become the norm in today’s world, where chronic dissatisfaction, burnout, depression, and anxiety reign supreme. We’ve subjected ourselves to unrealistic standards and rigorously chase an ideal that’s impossible to reach.Advertisements show us snapshots of handsome people enjoying their favorite drink dancing among a crowd of fashion models with eversmiling faces. This uncompromising image of perfect happiness yells at us: “This is how your life should be.” And so, we try to mimic the sublimity of a lifestyle ideal.We spend fortunes on tweaking ourselves, our lives, our environment and then flood social media with pictures and videos to show the world the exquisiteness of our lives. Perfection is what we need to accomplish: a perfectly symmetrical face, a perfectly sculpted body, perfect hair, skin, jawline, house, friends, family, partner, children, vacations, or in short: an existence without fault. But this isn’t only impossible and exhausting to pursue; it’s also unnatural as far as the Japanese world view of wabisabi is concerned.Wabisabi rejects the pursuit of perfection and embraces the reality of imperfection. The philosophy behind wabisabi can help us escape the hamster wheel of chasing an ideal life and teaches us to appreciate existence as it is: perfectly imperfect.Support the channel: ✔️ PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/einzelgangerco ✔️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/einzelgangster ✔️ Bitcoin: 3HQnEz1LQ4G6dqN2LdZgzc7qoJjJCyWjTC (Donated BTC and want in the credits? Send me an email with the amount/address)🎞️ Animations by Munkaa: https://www.youtube.com/user/jus7yPurchase Stoicism for Inner Peace (affiliate links): 📘 Paperback: https://amzn.to/3wB9iHb 💻 Ebook: https://amzn.to/2RdjbKVPurchase Unoffendable (affiliate links): 📘 Paperback: https://amzn.to/2RJYfti 💻 Ebook: https://amzn.to/35e23a5Merchandise: 🛍️ Shop: teespring.com/stores/einzelgangerstore 🛍️ Merchandise design by Punksthetic Art: https://www.youtube.com/user/JRStoneartAll music used is licensed and paid for.Creative Commons (attributions):Zen: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Chanting_The_Buddhist_Scriptures,by_Li_Meishu.jpg Explosion sound: https://freesound.org/people/Iwiploppenisse/sounds/156031/00:00 Intro 01:41 A short history of WabiSabi 03:25 The vanity of chasing perfection 06:23 The embrace of imperfection 09:13 How to appreciate imperfection#wabisabi #perfectionism #taoism Turn on notifications for the podcast & rate it a 5star for new episodes. Einzelgänger explores a wide range of topics and ideas, with a dose of "as I see it," out of curiosity and creative urge. Einzelgänger is under the supervision of the Dutch Regulatory Media Authority (Commissariaat voor de Media). *Disclaimer: The material provided by Einzelgänger isn't a clinical/medical service or replacement of mental health professionals, nor an academic resource. Disclaimer: This audio project is an independent interpretation of content originally created by Einzelgänger. It was made by a listener who resonates deeply with the channel’s quiet reflections on philosophy, solitude, and selfmastery - and seeks to share that experience in a format suited for stillness, movement, or anything in between. This is not an official production of Einzelgänger, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the creator. All rights to the original material remain with Einzelgänger. If you represent the channel and wish to get in touch regarding this adaptation, please feel free to reach out. ----------- Keywords: existential crisis, buddhist teachings, buddhism, taoist wisdom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Stop Procrastinating When we procrastinate, we are immersed in future thinking, and unable to do the work that we had planned to do in the present moment. The consequences of this behavior are often harmful.For example, if we refrain from performing necessary tasks, this will negatively influence future results and the acquirement of resources, while utilizing the resources we have accumulated by past endeavors. We stagnate, and with stagnation comes deterioration.But most ironic is that the act of repeated procrastination probably costs us more energy than performing the task itself.This video will explore the mechanisms of procrastination. What is it? Where does it come from? What do different philosophies (Stoicism & Taoism) say about it, and what wisdom do they contain that might help us out? Philosophers like Marcus Aurelius and Lao Tzu had a thing or two to say about this.How to stop procrastinating? How to be more productive? Overcome procrastination and be more productive at studying, work, et cetera.Support the channel: ✔️ PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/einzelgangerco ✔️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/einzelgangster ✔️ Bitcoin: 3HQnEz1LQ4G6dqN2LdZgzc7qoJjJCyWjTC (Donated BTC and want in the credits? Send me an email with the amount/address)Purchase my book (affiliate links): 📘 Paperback: https://amzn.to/2RJYfti 💻 Ebook: https://amzn.to/35e23a5Merchandise: 🛍️ Shop: teespring.com/stores/einzelgangerstore 🛍️ Merchandise design by Punksthetic Art: https://www.youtube.com/user/JRStoneart🎵 Music used:VYEN Wonder Rondo Brothers Man#PROCRASTINATION #TAOISM #STOICISM Turn on notifications for the podcast & rate it a 5star for new episodes. Einzelgänger explores a wide range of topics and ideas, with a dose of "as I see it," out of curiosity and creative urge. Einzelgänger is under the supervision of the Dutch Regulatory Media Authority (Commissariaat voor de Media). *Disclaimer: The material provided by Einzelgänger isn't a clinical/medical service or replacement of mental health professionals, nor an academic resource. Disclaimer: This audio project is an independent interpretation of content originally created by Einzelgänger. It was made by a listener who resonates deeply with the channel’s quiet reflections on philosophy, solitude, and selfmastery - and seeks to share that experience in a format suited for stillness, movement, or anything in between. This is not an official production of Einzelgänger, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the creator. All rights to the original material remain with Einzelgänger. If you represent the channel and wish to get in touch regarding this adaptation, please feel free to reach out. ----------- Keywords: eastern philosophy, stoic philosophy, philosophical guidance, diogenes, loneliness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live More by Doing Less | The Philosophy of Slow Living Taoism for Inner Peace (book): https://einzelganger.co/tao/A growing group of people believes that we’re better off slowing down. This slower approach to life is known as ‘slow living.’ As a countermovement, ‘slow living’ opposes the fastpaced life that aims for many experiences in a short time, as living at high speed means we’re often living hastily, chaotically, superficially, and with a lack of appreciation of the moment.Video: The Philosophy of Slow Living | Live More by Doing LessSupport the channel: ✔️ PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/einzelgangerco ✔️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/einzelgangster ✔️ Bitcoin: 3HQnEz1LQ4G6dqN2LdZgzc7qoJjJCyWjTC (Donated BTC and want in the credits? Send me an email with the amount/address)🎞️ Animations and thumbnail art by Munkaa: https://www.youtube.com/user/jus7yPurchase Stoicism for Inner Peace (affiliate links): 📘 Paperback: https://amzn.to/3wB9iHb 💻 Ebook: https://amzn.to/2RdjbKVPurchase Unoffendable (affiliate links): 📘 Paperback: https://amzn.to/2RJYfti 💻 Ebook: https://amzn.to/35e23a5Merchandise: 🛍️ Shop: teespring.com/stores/einzelgangerstore 🛍️ Merchandise design by Punksthetic Art: https://www.youtube.com/user/JRStoneartCreative Commons (attributions):Walden Pond: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Walden_Pond_in_October,_Concord_MA.jpg#slowliving #simplicity #slowlife00:00 Intro 02:41 The dangers of going fast 05:36 Slow living & philosophy 13:09 The art of slowing down Turn on notifications for the podcast & rate it a 5star for new episodes. Einzelgänger explores a wide range of topics and ideas, with a dose of "as I see it," out of curiosity and creative urge. Einzelgänger is under the supervision of the Dutch Regulatory Media Authority (Commissariaat voor de Media). *Disclaimer: The material provided by Einzelgänger isn't a clinical/medical service or replacement of mental health professionals, nor an academic resource. Disclaimer: This audio project is an independent interpretation of content originally created by Einzelgänger. It was made by a listener who resonates deeply with the channel’s quiet reflections on philosophy, solitude, and selfmastery - and seeks to share that experience in a format suited for stillness, movement, or anything in between. This is not an official production of Einzelgänger, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the creator. All rights to the original material remain with Einzelgänger. If you represent the channel and wish to get in touch regarding this adaptation, please feel free to reach out. ----- Keywords: seneca, personal growth, modern philosophy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Not Care About Stuff | The Philosophy of Epictetus Full video: https://youtu.be/p2KHo95QknkThe outside world is not in our control, but the way we choose to act in and position ourselves towards the outside world is in our control. Again, Epictetus doesn’t encourage us to not care about anything. On the contrary: living a good and moral life in accordance with nature is a Stoic’s main goal, which lies entirely within our control. But he does encourage us not to cling to what’s not in our control because these things are fickle, weak, and unreliable.#stoicism #epictetus #notcaring Turn on notifications for the podcast & rate it a 5star for new episodes. Einzelgänger explores a wide range of topics and ideas, with a dose of "as I see it," out of curiosity and creative urge. Einzelgänger is under the supervision of the Dutch Regulatory Media Authority (Commissariaat voor de Media). *Disclaimer: The material provided by Einzelgänger isn't a clinical/medical service or replacement of mental health professionals, nor an academic resource. Disclaimer: This audio project is an independent interpretation of content originally created by Einzelgänger. It was made by a listener who resonates deeply with the channel’s quiet reflections on philosophy, solitude, and selfmastery - and seeks to share that experience in a format suited for stillness, movement, or anything in between. This is not an official production of Einzelgänger, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the creator. All rights to the original material remain with Einzelgänger. If you represent the channel and wish to get in touch regarding this adaptation, please feel free to reach out. ----- Keywords: mindfulness, life advice, western philosophy, philosophical guidance, stoicism, self improvement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TAOISM | The Fasting of the Heart Taoism for Inner Peace (book): https://einzelganger.co/tao/In psychology, as well as popular culture, we see the emerging of different types of detox. The dopamine detox, for example, also called the ‘dopamine fast’ is currently presented as a way to “reset” our brain’s reward system, by abstaining from all kinds of activities that bring pleasure.The idea of detoxing ourselves from outside influences isn’t new. The ancient Taoists acknowledged the value of letting our minds rest, so we stop the exhausting maelstrom of judging, identifying, analyzing, fantasizing, et cetera. According to the Taoists, silencing our faculties for a while not only replenishes our energy, it also brings us closer to a mysterious and incomprehensible force referred to as ‘Tao’.The ‘fasting of the heart’ entails temporary abstinence from intellectual as well as sensual activity. This concept isn’t just about detoxing the mind; it’s about detoxing the soul, by shutting down the mind and the senses. This video explores the ‘fasting of the heart’.Support the channel: ✔️ PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/einzelgangerco ✔️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/einzelgangster ✔️ Bitcoin: 3HQnEz1LQ4G6dqN2LdZgzc7qoJjJCyWjTC (Donated BTC and want in the credits? Send me an email with the amount/address)Purchase my book (affiliate links): 📘 Paperback: https://amzn.to/2RJYfti 💻 Ebook: https://amzn.to/35e23a5Merchandise: 🛍️ Shop: teespring.com/stores/einzelgangerstore 🛍️ Merchandise design by Punksthetic Art: https://www.youtube.com/user/JRStoneartAll music is licensed and paid for.Creative Commons (attributions):Dopamine: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/36/Dopamine_3D_ball.png Selfhelp group: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/05/Therapeutic_group_in_the_Rehabilitation_Center_for_alcohol_and_drug_addicts.jpg/1280pxTherapeutic_group_in_the_Rehabilitation_Center_for_alcohol_and_drug_addicts.jpg Drug tin: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/bb/Heroin_drug_kit.jpg/1280pxHeroin_drug_kit.jpg Sage: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/94/Netsuke%2C_elderly_man_%28AM_2016.55.31%29.jpg/1280pxNetsuke%2C_elderly_man_%28AM_2016.55.31%29.jpg Confucius (5): https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4d/Confucius%27_statue_in_China_%281%29.jpg/1280pxConfucius%27_statue_in_China_%281%29.jpg#TAOISM #TAO #LAOTZU Turn on notifications for the podcast & rate it a 5star for new episodes. Einzelgänger explores a wide range of topics and ideas, with a dose of "as I see it," out of curiosity and creative urge. Einzelgänger is under the supervision of the Dutch Regulatory Media Authority (Commissariaat voor de Media). *Disclaimer: The material provided by Einzelgänger isn't a clinical/medical service or replacement of mental health professionals, nor an academic resource. Disclaimer: This audio project is an independent interpretation of content originally created by Einzelgänger. It was made by a listener who resonates deeply with the channel’s quiet reflections on philosophy, solitude, and selfmastery - and seeks to share that experience in a format suited for stillness, movement, or anything in between. This is not an official production of Einzelgänger, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the creator. All rights to the original material remain with Einzelgänger. If you represent the channel and wish to get in touch regarding this adaptation, please feel free to reach out. ---- Keywords: mental health philosophy, stoic philosophy, schopenhauer, western philosophy, buddhist teachings, diogenes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don’t Let Others Define You | Sartre’s Existentialism The French existentialist philosopher JeanPaul Sartre believed that, aside from our biological features, humans come into existence without a predefined essence.Video: Don’t Let Others Define You | Sartre’s ExistentialismSupport the channel: ✔️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/einzelgangster ✔️ PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/einzelgangerco🎞️ Animations and thumbnail art by Munkaa: https://www.youtube.com/user/jus7yBooks: (affiliate links): 📖 The Urge: Fall of a Stoic: https://amzn.to/3Yc77Kw 📖 Stoicism for Inner Strength: https://amzn.to/3rZU0xL 📖 Stoicism for Inner Peace: https://amzn.to/3e6myLX 📖 Loose: On Letting Stuff Go: https://amzn.to/3QVfrqM 📖 Unoffendable: https://amzn.to/35e23a5Merchandise: 🛍️ Shop: https://einzelgangershop.fourthwall.com#sartre #existentialism #philosophy00:00 Introduction 01:46 A short bio 03:27 Why consciousness matters 05:39 Existence precedes essence 09:36 Choices have consequences 13:24 Bad faith Turn on notifications for the podcast & rate it a 5star for new episodes. Einzelgänger explores a wide range of topics and ideas, with a dose of "as I see it," out of curiosity and creative urge. Einzelgänger is under the supervision of the Dutch Regulatory Media Authority (Commissariaat voor de Media). *Disclaimer: The material provided by Einzelgänger isn't a clinical/medical service or replacement of mental health professionals, nor an academic resource. Disclaimer: This audio project is an independent interpretation of content originally created by Einzelgänger. It was made by a listener who resonates deeply with the channel’s quiet reflections on philosophy, solitude, and selfmastery - and seeks to share that experience in a format suited for stillness, movement, or anything in between. This is not an official production of Einzelgänger, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the creator. All rights to the original material remain with Einzelgänger. If you represent the channel and wish to get in touch regarding this adaptation, please feel free to reach out. --------- Keywords: life advice, meaning of life, stoic philosophy, philosophical reflection, western philosophy, loneliness, taoism, self improvement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices