I want to dedicate this public Q&A to a question I got from Zugzwang Zwischenzug1 in the comment section: What are some examples of this “shadow”? Zugzwang Now, I think that there’s a lot to say about this because the shadow can manifest itself in many ways. I should also add that not everything that […]
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Why We Aren’t Who We Are 📽️
Trying to define yourself is like trying to bite your own teeth. Alan Watts In today’s society, we are expected to define who we are and take that self-image as a basis for making life decisions. For example, I’m an introvert, and from that point of view, I choose my career, my social life and, […]
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How to Not Give a F*** 📽️
I’m not really into swearing on my channel, but I think that there’s no better contemporary expression for being indifferent towards what people think about you than the words: I don’t give a f***. The problem is that not giving a f*** isn’t always a good idea; in many cases, it’s much better to care. […]
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The Shadow 📽️
When I look at the people around me, especially on social media, and also when I look at my own life and the way I’ve presented myself to the world so far, it seems like in current society we are excessively concerned with our self-image. But, even though we might think we’ve figured ourselves out, […]
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Amor Fati 📽️
In one of my earlier videos, I have talked about amor fati. Amor fati means ‘love of fate’, and is a concept in Stoic philosophy but also in the works of Nietzsche. The idea is to love and embrace whatever the outcome is; no matter how hard we work towards a certain goal. This way, […]
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Why the Mind Hates Meditation 📽️
To avoid all evil, to cultivate good, and to cleanse one’s mind – this is the teaching of the Buddha. The Buddha, Dhammapada, 14-183 Meditation has been scientifically proven to have many health benefits, like reduced anxiety and better emotional health. While this is great, I also see many people struggling with incorporating meditation in […]
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Mastering Self-Control 📽️
The Stoics bring forth the theme of self-control on a regular basis. Epictetus, for example, spoke about abstaining from talking about vulgar things, and Marcus Aurelius points out that we should set limits to comfort and consumption. In this video, I’ll go a bit deeper into the Stoic views of mastering self-control. I’ve already talked […]
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The Joy of a Simple Life 📰
Hello everyone! This week is my third short sabbatical, although I can’t really say it is. I still have a lot of work to do, although I’ve granted myself a slower pace. I’ve already created and uploaded Wednesday’s and Sunday’s videos, so my channel will go auto-pilot the coming days which is a huge relief. […]
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The Philosophy of Flow 📽️
That which offers no resistance, overcomes the hardest substances. That which offers no resistance can enter where there is no space. Few in the world can comprehend the teaching without words, or understand the value of non-action. Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching, 43 There’s no proof that he truly ever lived, but if he did, […]
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