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What You Resist, Persists (The Mental Control Paradox) When we fall prey to the Mental Control Paradox, we experience that the more we try to control our thinking, the less successful we are in doing so. We’ve explored the experiment of the pink elephant a couple of times, showing how difficult it is not to think consciously about a pink elephant. So, when it comes to mental control, we could say: “what you resist persists.”The full video is available here: https://youtu.be/VpcQVjSVqOM#backwardslaw #reversedeffort #paradox 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, philosophical guidance, diogenes, mental health philosophy, schopenhauer, self improvement, alan watts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How To Maximize Misery | The 4 Stoic Sins Virtue is the path to a happy life.One can characterize Stoic virtue by its instrumental as well as noninstrumental value, meaning that Stoics don’t act for personal gain, but rather to benefit the whole, even if this includes the rejection of pleasure and the endurance of pain. However, at the same time, this way of life leads to eudaimonia, and thus, living virtuously is rewarding for oneself as a byproduct.But what if we don’t live virtuously and what misery comes from that? In Stoic ethics, we find the opposite of virtue, which is vice. Vice can be subdivided into four elements. Obviously, following these elements will lead us astray.This video explores these 4 ‘Stoic sins’ and possible consequences.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:Astron Peaceful Mind Astron Cold BlueCreative commons (attributions):Marcus (1): https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5e/Portrait_of_Marcus_AureliusUffizi.jpg/800pxPortrait_of_Marcus_AureliusUffizi.jpg Marcus (2): https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1c/Marcus_Aurelius_Louvre_MR561_n02.jpg/800pxMarcus_Aurelius_Louvre_MR561_n02.jpg Marcus (3): https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fe/Statue_of_Marcus_Aurelius_in_Musei_Capitolini.jpg/1280pxStatue_of_Marcus_Aurelius_in_Musei_Capitolini.jpg Seneca (1): https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/56/Seneka_Starszy_Sevilla.JPG/1024pxSeneka_Starszy_Sevilla.JPG Seneca (2): https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6c/Plato_Seneca_Aristotle_medieval.jpg Iusticie: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/62/Flickr__Yale_Law_Library__Beast_of_Injustice.jpg/800pxFlickr__Yale_Law_Library__Beast_of_Injustice.jpg Epicurus: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a6/Epicurus_Louvre.jpg/800pxEpicurus_Louvre.jpg Traffic sound: https://freesound.org/people/embracetheart/sounds/345313/#stoicism #stoicvirtues #marcusaurelius 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: personal growth, nihilism, loneliness, mindfulness, epictetus, modern philosophy, western philosophy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Stop Hating Yourself Why do we hate ourselves? Is there any good in selfhatred? And how can we break free from it? This video explores selfhatred.Video: How to Stop Hating YourselfSupport 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#selfhatred #selfcare #selflove00:00 Introduction 01:44 The dangers of selfhatred 03:08 Why do we hate ourselves? 08:13 The narcissism of selfhatred 10:27 Distorted views 12:57 The vanity of selfhatred 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, ancient philosophy, stoic philosophy, epictetus, mental health philosophy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nihilism: Embracing the Void of Existence Why are we here? What are we supposed to do? What’s the goal? What’s the meaning of all this? Without Christianity to guide us, the West now faces a void - a nothingness. If there’s no God to guide us, no Afterlife to suffer for, and no divine purpose, then what’s the point of living?Even though Nietzsche was highly critical of Christianity (seeing it as a “lifedenying” force), he acknowledged the danger of its decline: nihilism. Nihilism is the belief that nothing matters: the belief in nothing. This video explores nihilism and possible solutions by Friedrich Nietzsche and Albert Camus.Video: Nihilism: Embracing the Void of ExistenceSupport 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):Nietzsche (1): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friedrich_Nietzsche#/media/File:Friedrich_Nietzsche_Portraite.jpg Nietzsche (2): https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Nietzsche1882.jpg Nietzsche (3): https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Nietzsche187c.jpg Auschwitz: https://ia800205.us.archive.org/13/items/Auschwitz1946/Auschwitz.mp4#nihilism #nietzsche #camus00:00 Intro 03:11 An impossible leap of faith 06:16 The many pathways through nothingness 08:52 Finding and creating meaning 10:42 Enjoying a pointless life 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, existentialism, eastern philosophy, loneliness, alan watts, modern philosophy, meaning of life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stop Wanting, Start Accepting | The Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius Stoicism for Inner Peace (book): https://einzelganger.co/innerpeaceAlthough he never considered himself a philosopher, Marcus Aurelius’ writings have become one of the most significant ancient Stoic scriptures. His ‘Meditations’ contain a series of notes to himself based on Stoic ideas, one of which is embracing fate and living conformably to the demands of nature.Instead of wanting things to happen as we wish, we’re better off accepting the universe, according to Marcus Aurelius, and developing a flexible attitude towards the outside world while being strict with ourselves (Stop Wanting, Start Accepting | The Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius)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/JRStoneartMusic used:Brian Bolger Nineties Pad Bobby Richards Lens VYEN AmberCreative Commons (attributions):Marcus Aurelius bust (1): https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Marcus_Aurelius_Ephesus_Museum.jpg Marcus Aurelius bust (2): https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Marcus_Aurelius_head_sculpture_from_Sagalasos_Turkey.jpg Marcus Aurelius bust (3): https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Castings_of_Ancient_Roman_busts_in_the_Pushkin_Museum_(Antonin_Pius,_Marcus_Aurelius_and_Clodius)_by_shakko.jpg Marcus Aurelius statue (1): https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Replica_della_statua_equestre_di_Marco_Aurelio_(Roma).jpg Marcus Aurelius statue (2): https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Marcus_Aurelius_(32393792365).jpg Chris: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Chris_Rock_1995.jpg Hera: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Wall_painting__wedding_of_Zeus_and_Hera__Pompeii_(VI_8_3)__Napoli_MAN_9559__02.jpg Zeno: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Paolo_Monti__Servizio_fotografico_(Napoli,_1969)__BEIC_6353768.jpg#stoicism #marcusaurelius #stoic00:00 Intro 01:58 (1) Accepting other people 04:16 (2) Accepting transience 07:08 (3) Accepting misfortune 09:51 (4) Accepting change 12:50 (5) Accepting your nature 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: stoicism, mindfulness, schopenhauer, solitude Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Hours of Stoic Wisdom | A Journey to Inner Peace and Tranquility Einzelgänger's original Stoic video essays (volume 1) compiled into an audiobook, with calming music and nature sounds for reflection and relaxation. I have to credit my mother, a professional photographer who took most of the nature shots in this video.Books: (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/35e23a5Support the channel: ✔️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/einzelgangster ✔️ PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/einzelgangercoMerchandise: 🛍️ Shop: teespring.com/stores/einzelgangerstore 🛍️ Merchandise design by Punksthetic Art: https://www.youtube.com/user/JRStoneart0:00:00 Ways of Letting Go 0:05:48 The View from Above 0:11:24 Marcus Aurelius and Inner Peace 0:17:50 Getting Offended 0:23:49 Zeno of Citium 0:29:30 Epictetus and Inner Peace 0:35:51 Stoicism in a Crisis 0:41:39 Worrying Less in Hard Times 0:48:29 Marcus Aurelius on Panic 0:55:10 Fortitude 1:08:27 Ataraxia, Apatheia, Eudiamonia 1:15:41 Stop Caring What People Think 1:20:31 Love & Lust 1:27:22 Living in Agreement With Nature 1:33:56 On Jealousy 1:39:01 On Envy 1:45:50 SelfControl 1:50:44 Memento Mori 1:55:48 Breakups#stoicism #stoicphilosophy #marcusaurelius 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, taoist wisdom, philosophical reflection, stoicism, existential crisis, meditation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Overcome Yourself | Nietzsche’s Superman Nietzsche’s concept of the Superman (or Übermensch) is one of his most famous and controversial ideas, as it goes vastly against normative perceptions of what’s good and evil. Nevertheless, the Superman is an ideal human being that Nietzsche believed we should all strive to become. This video explores Nietzsche’s philosophy and the concept of the Superman, and how to overcome yourself in light of it.Video: How to Overcome Yourself | Nietzsche’s Cure for Nihilism: The SupermanSupport 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):Crushing rock sound (1): https://freesound.org/people/newlocknew/sounds/631485/ Crushing rock sound (2): https://freesound.org/people/Robinhood76/sounds/567840/#nietzsche #friedrichnietzsche #nihilism00:00 Intro 01:46 Escaping nihilism 05:04 Carving out one's individual path 10:09 The superman in practice 13:18 Calltoaction 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: philosophy podcast, buddhism, loneliness, solitude, mindfulness, ancient philosophy, alan watts, western philosophy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Letting Someone Go | Taoism for Broken Hearts Taoism for Inner Peace (book): https://einzelganger.co/tao/The philosophy of Taoism revolves around letting go, accepting, yielding, and going with the flow. All Taoist sages seem to agree that it’s better to be detached and indifferent, allow change to happen, and move along with life’s constant transformations than to resist change and cling to what’s already in the past.When we are romantically involved with someone, we often see the opposite happening of what the Taoists teach. We attach, we cling, we control, and we’re usually very fearful of being abandoned by the person who generates immense bliss within ourselves. At the peak of the socalled honeymoon phase,’ when everything seems carefree, joyful, and happy, we wish it would never end. But as we all know: this period of mutual infatuation never lasts.No feeling is final. The changing nature of our emotional world causes us to fall out of love, sometimes as quickly as we fall in love. When feelings change, the relationship changes. Frequently, the consequence of declined feelings of attraction, for whatever reason, is a breakup. Such a drastic change is challenging to handle, especially when the decline in attraction isn’t mutual.For some, it takes years (or even a lifetime) to get over someone. Others never truly accept the breakup and move Heaven and Earth to win back their old flame, to no avail. When we cannot change outside circumstances, the only way to move forward is to change ourselves, including how we look at the situation at hand. The Taoist ideas in this video could help us see the breakup (and heartbreak in general) in another light.Letting Someone Go | Taoism for Broken HeartsSupport 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 in this video is licensed and paid for.Creative Commons (attributions): https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:%E9%83%AD%E5%BA%97%E6%A5%9A%E7%AE%80%E3%80%8A%E8%80%81%E5%AD%90%E7%94%B2%E3%80%8B.jpg#TAOISM #LETTINGGO #LAOTZU00:00 Intro 01:53 Holding on 04:33 A blessing in disguise 06:57 Embracing impermanence 09:29 Letting go 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, diogenes, solitude, mindfulness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why Not Needing People is Great Not needing people can be a blessing. No matter where we look, when people come together, there’s always some form of turmoil, be it gossip, bullying, people antagonizing each other, or fights. When people depend on each other, it’s the unfortunate part of the deal. But if we don’t need these people, we don’t have to tolerate their behavior; we don’t have to bear the cross of associating with those we don’t like just to get our needs met.Check out the full video: https://youtu.be/FShlGToheno#solitude #loner #notbelonging 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: personal growth, philosophy podcast, loneliness, eastern philosophy, alan watts, self improvement, mindfulness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why Optimism Makes Us Sad | Are We Better Off Being Pessimists? Generally, people praise the optimistic mindset, and research suggests that optimism helps us reduce stress and depressive symptoms. Hence, optimism seems to be a healthy coping mechanism for dealing with the future when looking at the scientifically proven benefits.But does optimism also have downsides? Can some forms of optimism even be dangerous? And could it be that, in some cases, we’re better off being pessimistic? This video explores why optimism may not always be the wisest choice and why being a pessimist may be the best move.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):Auschwitz footage: https://archive.org/details/Auschwitz1946 Nagasaki: https://archive.org/details/428Npc2586NagasakiBurst Bombing Germany: https://archive.org/details/BombingNorthernGermany Frankl: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Viktor_Frankl2.jpg Roman bathhouse: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hull_bathhouse_6_July_2018.jpg Epictetus: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Discourses__Epictetus_(illustration_1)_(9021700938).jpg00:00 Intro 03:27 (1) We won't be shocked when bad things happen. 06:15 (2) We can use the situation advantageously. 09:53 (3) We'll appreciate a positive outcome.#toxicpositivity #optimism #pessimism 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, self improvement, nihilism, taoist wisdom, seneca, mindfulness, ancient philosophy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices