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Walking away from marriage, children, and other stuff we're supposed to have When society believes something is good, does it necessarily mean it’s true? Is it wrong to live life differently? And what is life like when we go against the grain? Let’s explore life without marriage, children, and other stuff we’re supposed to have, the nature of social norms, and some existentialism.Video: Walking away from marriage, children, and other stuff we're supposed to haveSupport 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#loner #childfree #nonconformist00:00 Intro 02:22 “You’ll end up alone and miserable.” 09:13 We're supposed to do... What? 12:16 The alternative path 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: meditation, buddhist teachings, alan watts, seneca, self improvement, solitude, schopenhauer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How Do We Manage Loneliness? Some people seem unable to function without daily social interaction, while others can go weeks without seeing a human being, and are perfectly fine. How do we manage loneliness?Still, we cannot ignore that many studies show us that people with lots of social connections are, in general, happier. And looking at human behavior, on the whole, we could say that, from a default position, we always tend to look for a connection with fellow humans.Thus, it seems that the desire for social interaction, in one form or another, is ingrained in human nature through all stages of life. However, there’s more to loneliness than an inborn need for connection (or the lack thereof). The intellectual side of loneliness is often overlooked: meaning that we hardly realize that loneliness stems, for a great part, from how we think.This video explores different views on how to manage loneliness and proposes possible antidotes based on ancient philosophy. These philosophies are mainly geared towards acceptance and transcendence.NOTE: The 'antidotes' in this video are probably more suitable for people who experience loneliness from time to time, but not in ways that severely affect their mental health. If you're really in a dark place, please contact a mental health professional.How to be happy alone?Further learning:Excellent video about Epictetus' 'forlornness' by Dr. Sadler (who was my source in this case): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMqtn3pQ1Ts Buddhist lecture by Ajahn Brahm about loneliness and solitude: https://youtu.be/3eXqXPvmFoCuts, voice, footage, script by Einzelgänger. I also used Creative Commons and licensed material from Storyblocks (links available upon request).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/JRStoneartMusic used:Jesse Gallagher The Inner Sound Jesse Gallagher Thin PlacesCreative Commons (attributions):Zeus statue: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5f/Paris33_%2829998023800%29.jpg/1280pxParis33_%2829998023800%29.jpg JeanPaul Sartre: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/77/Jean_Paul_Sartre_1967.1.jpg Buddha painting: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/41/BUDDHAOIL_PAINTING.jpg/800pxBUDDHAOIL_PAINTING.jpg Buddha photo Hemis: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2d/Buddha_Fresco_Painting.jpg/1280pxBuddha_Fresco_Painting.jpg#loneliness #lonely #acceptance 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. ---------- Keywords: meaning of life, buddhist teachings, buddhism, life advice, nihilism, mental health philosophy, philosophical reflection, schopenhauer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Having Babies a Crime? | Emil Cioran’s Antinatalism This video continues the journey into Cioran’s pessimistic worldview as we delve into his life and explore his later work, The Trouble with Being Born, a collection of aphorisms illustrating why being born is a disaster, what causes our suffering, and what we could do to cope.Video: Is Having Babies a Crime? | Emil Cioran’s Dark PhilosophySupport 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: teespring.com/stores/einzelgangerstore 🛍️ Merchandise design by Punksthetic Art: https://www.youtube.com/user/JRStoneart00:00 Introduction 01:54 Emil Cioran: from nationalist to nihilist 05:22 The dread of consciousness 07:52 The problem with being born 13:07 The art of enduring oneself#cioran #emilcioran #antinatalism 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, loneliness, modern philosophy, western philosophy, life advice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why Chasing Happiness is Pointless (The Hedonic Treadmill) Could it be that chasing happiness doesn’t make us happier and could even make us miserable? And if so, how should we go about this ‘happiness’ thing? This video explores the nature of happiness.Video: Why Stuff Won't Make You Happier | The Hedonic TreadmillSupport 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#stoicism #epicurus #hedonism00:00 Introduction 01:45 From happiness to distress 04:26 The trap of pleasureseeking 09:12 Unreliable happiness 11:52 Choosing pleasure 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: stoic philosophy, philosophical guidance, personal growth, philosophical reflection, buddhist teachings, taoism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Life Disappoints You, Don’t Disappoint Life For many, the disappointments of life justify destructive behaviors towards oneself and others. Entitlement to what they feel they deserve, or what others have and they have not, leads to disappointment if reality doesn’t provide them with what they expect. And thus, they feel wronged.In a way, life has betrayed us. From the day we were born, it has sold us false expectations of sunshine, served us utter lies on a golden platter, and then slaps us in the face with indifference after we see our dreams perish, one by one. Instead of the paradise we’ve built in our minds, we encounter wastelands of cold, harsh, lifeasitis: of randomness, of meaninglessness, of absurdity.So, this is it? Maybe. And it may get even worse, looking at the transient nature of life, showing us that decay, sickness, and death await us. But how can we deal with a life that only seems to give us lemons? How to go on when fate has killed our hopes and dreams, and all that’s left is hopelessness?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):Alchemist: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:An_alchemist._Oil_painting_by_E._Lomont,_1890_Wellcome_L0075259.jpg Schopenhauer: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Arthur_Schopenhauer_colorized.png00:00 Intro 01:44 Longing for the “old normal.” 04:52 A torch in the darkness 07:02 A test of strength#hopelessness #meaninglessness #schopenhauer 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, life advice, nihilism, self improvement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just Let Go | The Philosophy of Fight Club Check the second Fight Club essay: https://youtu.be/ER69AuimtOQLife is short. It’s ending one minute at a time. Why waste it on fulfilling other people’s expectations? This is just one of those questions presented in a novel written by Chuck Palahniuk named Fight Club.The film version of Fight Club directed by David Fincher, starring Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, and Helena Bonham Carter, could be considered one of the best and most impactful movies ever made when looking at its reception and ongoing popularity.Fight Club isn’t shy of overthetop violence, contains a fair amount of explicit language, and, of course, the obnoxious behavior of its characters. However, it’s definitely more profound than just men coming together to beat each other up.The story is built on several thoughtful concepts that are interesting and possibly applicable to our own lives.It tells a story about a generation of people without a clear purpose, without hope, raised with false expectations, and repressed by evertightening social norms. What if our existence is pointless? What if God doesn’t like us? What if we’re nothing more than a compost heap? How do we find meaning in a meaningless existence?This video explores several philosophical ideas that Fight Club presents us. For those who aren’t familiar with the story: this analysis explains and reveals the plot.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/JRStoneartMusic used:Causmic Joker Jesse Gallagher Maestro Tlakaelel The Whole Other Rewired Myuu Underworld pATCHES Because For Everything There Is SomeoneCreative Commons (attributions):Chuck Palahniuk: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d3/Chuck_Palahniuk_%2821955%29.jpg/1024pxChuck_Palahniuk_%2821955%29.jpg David Fincher: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Fincher#/media/File:David_Fincher_(2012)_3.jpgFair use:Fight Club cover: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/ce/Fightclubcvr.jpg Still from the movie Fight Club: Scene Ikea: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYd2dHnJqyg Tyler saves Marla: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Be9QrbahYJ4 Lou Scene: https://youtu.be/sD_hanI9jWg Fight with a total stranger: https://youtu.be/iUwsvZF5cXo#lettinggo #tylerdurden #fightclub00:00 Intro 01:34 Meeting Tyler Durden 04:34 Anticonsumerism 07:04 Nonconformity 09:02 Physical violence 10:58 Selfdestruction 13:15 A nearlife experience 15:44 Wrapup 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. ------------ Keywords: modern philosophy, mental health philosophy, buddhism, meaning of life, solitude, buddhist teachings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lao Tzu’s Secrets to StressFree Living | Taoist Philosophy Taoism for Inner Peace (book): https://einzelganger.co/tao/Let's explore Taoist views that could help us to let go of a stressful, insane world.Video: Lao Tzu Lao Tzu’s Secret to StressFree LivingSupport the channel: ✔️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/einzelgangster ✔️ PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/einzelgangerco ✔️ 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/JRStoneart00:00 Introduction 02:05 The ongoing grind 03:55 The suffering of attachment 07:23 Embracing simplicity 09:48 Balance over selfexploitation 13:06 Not trying to control everything#taoism #laotzu #tao 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: ancient philosophy, meaning of life, loneliness, self improvement, solitude, eastern philosophy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Viktor Frankl's Method to Overcome Fear (Paradoxical Intention) Paradoxical intention is one of the techniques found in Viktor Frankl's logotherapy. Therapists can use paradoxical intention to treat people with anxiety, fear, phobias, and even insomnia.Instead of escaping or minimizing the fear, paradoxical intention encourages us to face it headon and actually desire and wish for it as a means of conquering it (how strange this may sound). But this reverse psychology that tricks the mind out of its neurosis makes Frankl’s approach interesting and worth examining.This video explores the ideas behind this method (paradoxical intention) and how it works. Wish for what you fear, and you'll conquer it.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/JRStoneartMusic used: Bejamin Martins Verve pAETCHES As You Prevent Do pATCHES Says to SpeculationCreative Commons (attributions):Frankl: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Viktor_Frankl2.jpg Mental Hospital footage: https://archive.org/details/mentalhospital1953/mentalhospital195310mbps.mp4 Army Hospital footage: https://archive.org/details/lettherebelight_201706/lettherebelight_201706reel1.mov Psychotherapy footage: https://archive.org/details/psychotherapeuticinterviewingseries3anapproachtounderstandingdynamics Platform Posture and Appearance: https://archive.org/details/0119_Speech_Platform_Posture_and_Appearance_E01346_09_00_38_000021Fair use (Fight Club): https://youtu.be/L2f6fjMJrG0 https://youtu.be/155mChs8N2s00:00 Intro 01:43 The vicious circle of anticipatory fear 05:42 Paradoxical intention#viktorfrankl #paradoxical intention #logotherapy 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: self improvement, personal growth, solitude, diogenes, schopenhauer, epictetus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why We Isolate Ourselves and How to Reconnect Check out my novel The Urge: Fall of a Stoic: https://einzelganger.co/urgeWhat drives us to withdraw from the world, choosing solitude over connection? Is it the peace we seek or the fear that lurks within? Social isolation affects millions. This video explores social isolation, why we do it, and how to stop it.Video: Why We Isolate Ourselves and How to Reconnect Lao Tzu The Art of Not Trying (After Skool): https://youtu.be/lsYJrLrEAMSupport the channel: ✔️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/einzelgangster ✔️ PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/einzelgangerco ✔️ 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#loneliness #socialisolation #alone00:00 Introduction 01:29 Facts and dangers of social isolation 05:24 Why do we socially isolate 08:49 The easy way out 12:31 Getting out there 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: taoism, stoic philosophy, meditation, buddhism, philosophy podcast, epictetus, stoicism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Signs of a Toxic Friend | Buddhist Philosophy But whether or not a friend is toxic can be challenging to determine, especially when we’re attached to this friend. For a significant part, whether someone’s behavior is desirable or not is pretty subjective. Also, people are rarely entirely bad; most (if not all) human beings have positive sides as well. So, how do we decide if a friend is actually an enemy in disguise? What are the signs of a toxic friend?The Buddha may have some valuable answers to this question. The Sigalovada Sutta, a Buddhist text, teaches us the Buddha’s views on friendship. He rationally explains why we shouldn’t be hanging out with certain people and what kinds of people we should associate with if we consider our wellbeing.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 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):Buddha painting (1): https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Painting_The_Great_Buddha_of_Kamakura.jpg Buddha painting (2): https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Goutam_Buddha_unique_Painting.jpg Buddha painting (3): https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Buddha_Fresco_Painting.jpg Buddha painting (4): https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:HK_%E4%B8%AD%E7%92%B0_Central_%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF%E5%A4%A7%E6%9C%83%E5%A0%82_City_Hall_High_block_building_Exhibition_Gallery_art_item_%E4%BD%9B_Buddha_painting_July_2019_SSG_39.jpg Buddha in Phuket photo: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Big_Buddha_03.jpg Sutta (1): https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Dhammacakkappavattana_Sutta_Inscription_4.jpg Sutta (2): https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Dhammacakkappavattana_Sutta_Inscription_5.jpg#toxicfriend #buddhism #fakefriend00:00 Intro 01:33 Enemies disguised as friends 03:01 The taker 04:29 The talker 05:48 The flatterer 07:16 The reckless companion 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: nihilism, philosophical guidance, alan watts, stoic philosophy, epictetus, meditation, buddhist teachings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices