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Stop Caring About What Isn't Yours: Epictetus’ Lessons from My Novel The Urge: Fall of a Stoic: https://einzelganger.co/urge Stoicism for Inner Peace: https://einzelganger.co/innerpeace Stoicism for Inner Strength: https://einzelganger.co/innerstrengthIn this video I present a reading from my novel, The Urge: Fall of a Stoic.Video: Learn Stoic Tough Love: Epictetus’ Lessons from My NovelSupport 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#stoicism #epictetus #stoicism00:00 Introduction 02:21 Things weren't going well for him 04:40 Epictetus enters 09:40 Meeting a mysterious philosopher 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. -------------------

Wuwei | The Art of Letting Things Happen Taoism for Inner Peace (book): https://einzelganger.co/tao/Despite humanity’s technological developments and will to progress, we’re still utterly dependent on nature. Human effort has its limitations and is always in conjunction with nature. We cannot grow a plant, for example, completely isolated from natural growth, even though we can influence and manipulate it.The reputed author of the Tao Te Ching, Lao Tzu, stated that the world governs itself. It doesn’t need our intervention. As Lao Tzu wrote: “When you arrive at nonaction, nothing will be left undone.” End quote. This idea resembles the basic understanding of the paradoxical concept “wuwei.” But when we look for a definition of wuwei, we quickly discover that there isn’t one fixed meaning.Some translate wuwei as “nonaction,” or “doing nothing,” others as “actionless action,” and others as “effortless action.” We find out that Taoism offers several layers, if you will, regarding how wuwei can enhance our relationship with the world. And how this ancient art of “letting things happen” doesn’t necessarily make us passive, ignorant bystanders but can actually improve how we act, leading to better outcomes.This video (Wuwei | The Art of Letting Things Happen) serves as a humble attempt to make the depth of this philosophical idea clear and practical.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):Laozi (1): https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ping_Sien_Si__016_Lao_zi_(16135526115).jpg Laozi (2): https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Statue_of_Lao_Tzu_in_Quanzhou.jpg Laozi (3): https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Netsuke,_elderly_man_(51370482573).jpg Confucius (1): https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Great_Confucian_Figures__Painting_of_Kongzi_by_Kan%C5%8D_Sansetsu.jpg China painting: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:MSSchwarzlacktablettGoldeneLackmalereiLushan159503.JPG Zhuangzi: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Wang_Jianzhang__Solitary_Colors_of_the_Autumn_Woods__1972.68__Cleveland_Museum_of_Art.tif#TAOISM #WUWEI #LAOTZU00:00 Intro 02:05 Wrestling with nature 05:19 Acting for the act itself 07:57 The uncarved block 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.

There’s a lot of animosity toward the voluntarily childless. Yet I don’t believe I’ve made a morally wrong choice by not having kids. In this video, I present my reasons for not having children and explain why I believe I’ve made the right choice for myself.Support the channel:✔️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/einzelgangster✔️ PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/einzelgangercoBooks: (affiliate links):📖 Taoism for Inner Peace: https://amzn.to/4bN9lVB📖 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://einzelganger-shop.fourthwall.com#childfreebychoice #childfree #philosophy 00:00 Introduction02:41 Childfree? You’re a bad person06:23 Reason #110:09 Reason #215:15 Reason #3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What Cats Teach Us About Happiness | A Cat's Philosophy Most of the time, cats come across as utterly indifferent. They don’t seem to care about other cats and aren’t too attached to their owners. But does this mean that cats are immoral, heartless creatures? Are cats, from a philosophical viewpoint, devoid of ethics and virtue?According to philosopher John Gray, author of the book Feline Philosophy, Cats and the Meaning of Life, cats have ethics and are also capable of love and affection. The book explains feline philosophy using John Gray’s interesting insights supplemented with theories and views by other philosophers like Arthur Schopenhauer, Michel de Montaigne, and Plato. Based on my interpretations of Gray’s ideas, this video explores what we can learn from cats.What Cats Teach Us About Happiness | A Cat's 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):Angry cat sound: https://freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/415209/ Blalock painting of a cat: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:BlalockFatCat.jpg Peasant with cat painting: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Peasant_Courtyard_David_Teniers_the_Younger.jpg Cat and flowers painting: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mignonchatdetail.jpg Cat hunting painting: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cat_hunting_Birds_(Bruno_Liljefors)__Gothenburg_Museum_of_Art__F_87.tif Christians painting: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:The_Triumph_of_Religion_in_the_Arts_(SM_892).png Peterson: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jordan_Peterson_(46411965752).jpg Therapy footage: https://archive.org/details/threeapproachestopsychotherapy1drfrederickperls Therapy footage 2: https://archive.org/details/understandingwhywetakedrugsanotherviewpointanewinstitution00:00 Intro 02:09 The vegetarian cat 03:39 Cats are fine being cats 06:34 Cats: independent, individualistic, and serene 08:42 Cats don't rely on stories 10:19 Rules for life (from cats)#cats #notcaring #rulesforlife 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. -------------------

The Art of Meditation (animated video) What is meditation? And how can we use meditation to alleviate our suffering and achieve peace of mind? 🎞️ Animated by Munkaa: https://www.youtube.com/user/jus7yMeditation is probably a bit more complicated than most people think.When we meditate we watch our thoughts, while focusing our attention on a certain anchor that keeps us in the present, for example, the breath. While watching the breath we observe how our thoughts come and go, along with our feelings and emotions. And when we get dragged into them, we bring back our attention to our anchor.But this isn’t the whole story. Meditation isn’t just about watching our inner processes. It’s a tool to transform and cultivate the mind, used in spiritual practices as we see in Buddhism and Hinduism. Cultivating the mind is like a gardening project. By meditating, we train ourselves to become aware of our inner garden, so we can cultivate as well as protect it.This means that we prevent weeds from growing, eradicate the weeds that are already present, and replace them with beautiful plants and trees. A welltended garden resembles a serene and joyful mind.This animated video explores the art of meditation.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: https://teespring.com/stores/einzelgangerstore 🛍️ Merchandise design by Punksthetic Art: https://www.youtube.com/user/JRStoneart🎵 Music used: Astron Peaceful Mind Read Mathis Somnia II Godmode Dolphinesque00:00 Intro 01:20 The monkey mind 02:48 The garden 04:31 The sentry#meditation #mindfulness #buddhism 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.