Channel Title: Philosophies for Life Channel Description: Philosophies for Life is all about giving ancient wisdom for modern living. We are dedicated towards giving out life-changing philosophical ideas that will help you improve all the aspects of your life - spirituality, finance, relationships, mental and emotional. I must create a system or be enslaved by another mans; I will not reason and compare: my business is to create. - William Blake <video> Miyamoto Musashi - Stop Settling For Mediocrity And Break Free Description: In this video we will be talking about how to stop settling for mediocrity and break free from the philosophy of Miyamoto Musashi. Miyamoto Musashi is considered to be the greatest swordsman ever in the history of Japan, in large part due to his almost surreal discipline. So here are 6 ways to stop settling for mediocrity and break free from the philosophy of Miyamoto Musashi - 01. Find one thing to work for and expand your expertise within it 02. Don’t depend on your partial feeling 03. Stay Focused 04. Never let love or lust get in your way 05. Don't’ be a victim 06. Protect your honor at all costs I hope you enjoyed watching the video and hope these 6 ways to stop settling for mediocrity and break free from the philosophy of Miyamoto Musashi , will add value to your life. A samurai at first, and then a Ronin, Miyamoto Musashi is considered to be the greatest swordsman ever in the history of Japan, in large part due to his almost surreal discipline. Indeed It is being said that he fought 60 duels, and never lost one. He fought for the first time when he was 13 against an experienced Samurai, and came out victorious. He took down the greatest swordsman at that time, one by one, until the throne was his, and his alone. However, Miyamoto was more than that. Not only was he a master of his craft, but he was also an artist, a cerebral philosopher and a buddhist. He sought meaning, wrote war and philosophy books, and his work became a blueprint for people who want to live a disciplined life. A week before he died in 1645, Miyamoto Musashi wrote 21 principles called “Dokkodo '' by which he expresses a stringent, honest, and ascetic or strongly self-disciplined view of life. Narration/Audio Editing: Dan Mellins-Cohen https://www.dmcvoiceovers.com Music - Enchanting Inspirational Music - Royalty Free - This Moment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VObTSz0ufhQ Stock free videos https://www.freepik.com/ Subscribe To Philosophies for Life https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp1mRTkVlqDnxz_9S0YD9YQ </video> <video> Why Solitude Is The Cure For The Sick Minds Of Society - Benefits Of Solitude Description: In this video we will talk about the real benefits of solitude and how to embrace solitude from the philosophies of Socrates, Buddha, Marcus Aurelius and Friedrich Nietzsche. Every hour of every day we are being bombarded with all sorts of information, and most of the time it's information that we don't even want to know. With the rapid rise of technology and the capitalist society we live in, we can often find ourselves overwhelmed with what's happening around us because everything is changing so quickly and all we do is just try to find a way to adapt to the situation that we find ourselves in. In a society where the true value of oneself is what one has achieved, we could even say that we have transformed from a human being to a human doing. We're constantly striving for something more and are constantly driven by a strong desire to climb up the ladder of success. That is why you might feel too much weight on your shoulders and think that the real solution is to isolate yourself from the world around you and take a break. Also, as a society, our rate of social interactions has increased significantly. Everyone that you could ever wish to contact is just a click away, and we are given this ability to establish communication in just a few seconds. The internet can connect us with people from all around the world, but at the same time it disconnects us from ourselves. This is because we are constantly speaking our thoughts and are being exposed to other people's opinions. What we don't realize is that while we are hearing what other people think, we rarely stop to listen to our very own thoughts. There's a creative genius inside all of us, and in today's world it's really hard to realize your true potential. And that is why solitude might be the solution to unlocking your true potential and offering what you have out into the world. Solitude has been a practice that almost every intellectual goes through and it's almost as if it's a necessary step to take in order to achieve greatness. We can see that all throughout history the greatest minds had to go through the same process of isolating and finding themselves in order to understand who they really are and find what they are looking for. Here are the benefits of solitude 01. Self-Discovery And Personal Growth 02. Emotional Balance 03. Increased Level Of Creativity And Innovation 04. Spiritual Growth I hope you enjoyed watching the video and hope these 4 benefits of solitude from the philosophy of from the philosophies of Socrates, Buddha, Marcus Aurelius and Friedrich Nietzsche will add value to your life. Research/Writing: Antonio Panovski Narration/Audio Editing: Dan Mellins-Cohen https://www.dmcvoiceovers.com Music - Enchanting Inspirational Music - Royalty Free - This Moment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VObTSz0ufhQ Stock free videos https://www.freepik.com/ Subscribe To Philosophies for Life https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp1mRTkVlqDnxz_9S0YD9YQ </video> <video> Friedrich Nietzsche - How Chaos Helps You Find Meaning In Your Life (Existentialism) Description: In this video we will talk about how chaos helps you find meaning in your Life from the philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche. Friedrich Nietzsche was one of the main precursors of existentialism and his goal was to pave the way for “Superhuman”, an extraordinary superior and absolutely free man. Friedrich Nietzsche, in his philosophy, introduces the concept of the Übermensch, or “Overman”. It represents an individual who rises above the ordinary limitations of human existence by rejecting conventional values and creating their own. The Übermensch is someone who recognizes that life has no inherent purpose or predefined meaning but instead of being paralyzed by this realization, they embrace it as an opportunity to define their own purpose. This individual does not rely on external sources of meaning, such as religion or societal expectations, but instead takes full responsibility for their own life and the values they choose to live by. The Übermensch uses chaos as a crucial tool in this process. Chaos, in Nietzsche’s view, is not something to be feared or avoided; instead, it is a source of potential and creativity. And so, they embrace the chaos of life - its unpredictability and uncertainty - as an opportunity to forge new paths and define their own purpose. By engaging with chaos in this way, the Übermensch lives authentically, finding meaning through their actions and choices in a world that offers no easy answers. We all encounter chaos, whether internally or externally, and in this video, we'll explore how chaos can help us find meaning in our own lives from the philosophy of Frederick Nietzsche. So here is how chaos helps you find meaning in your Life, according to the philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche - 01. Countering Nihilism 02. Connecting Us to Our Instincts and Passions 03. Disrupting the routine 04. Unleashing Creativity 05. Living with Intention and Appreciation I hope you enjoyed watching the video and hope that this wisdom on how chaos helps you find meaning in your Life, from the philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche will be helpful in your life. Friedrich Nietzsche was a German philosopher, poet, essayist, and cultural critic. He is considered to be one of the most daring and greatest thinkers of all time. His writings on truth, morality, language, aesthetics, cultural theory, history, nihilism, power, consciousness, and the meaning of existence have exerted an enormous influence on Western philosophy and intellectual history. He was one of the biggest precursors of existentialism, which emphasizes the existence of the individual person as a free and responsible agent, determining their own development through acts of will. By his famous words “God is dead!”, Nietzsche moved the focus of philosophy from metaphysics to the material world and to the individual as a responsible person for his own life. Friedrich Nietzsche wrote several books like The Birth of a Tragedy, Human, All Too Human, The Dawn, Thus Spoke Zarathustra, Beyond Good and Evil, Twilight of the Idols, The Will to Power, The Antichrist, and many more. His teachings have shaped the lives of many people; from psychologists to poets, dancers to social revolutionaries. Narration/Audio Editing: Dan Mellins-Cohen https://www.dmcvoiceovers.com Music - Enchanting Inspirational Music - Royalty Free - This Moment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VObTSz0ufhQ Stock free videos https://www.freepik.com/ Subscribe To Philosophies for Life https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp1mRTkVlqDnxz_9S0YD9YQ </video> <video> Rumi - How To Love Yourself (Sufism) Description: In this video we bring you how to love yourself from the philosophy of Rumi. Rumi lived from 1207 to 1273 and he was not only an amazing poet, but also a theologian, a philosopher, an Islamic scholar, and one of the most prominent figures in Sufism. So with that in mind, here are 7 ways to love yourself from the philosophy of Rumi - 01. Get To Know Yourself 02. Forgive Yourself 03. Focus On Good Friendships 04. Be Vulnerable 05. Embrace Your Passions 06. Love The Divine 07.Be In Love I hope you enjoyed watching the video and hope these 5 ways to love yourself from the philosophy of Rumi will add value to your life. Sufism began some 9 centuries ago and is focused on reaching the divine - the power that created the skies, the earth, us and life as a whole, through love. It means that in Sufism, we human beings are lovers, the divine is beloved and to love the divine, we need to connect back to the essence of life and understand that we and the world are one. Sufism has given the world some of its brightest minds and poets and one of those people is known as Maulana, Jalāl al-Dīn Muḥammad Rūmī, arguably the best Sufi poet in history. Rumi, a Persian scholar at first, then a Mystic, has written many illustrious poems depicting love and its central role as the bridge to reach the divine; poems that are engraved in the literature books for eternity. His brilliance caught the eyes of people since his childhood. His father, a famous scholar back then, had personally taken the responsibility of teaching him. He deepened his knowledge at a very young age and after the death of his father, he was destined to succeed him as a scholar. But Rumi wanted to learn more, so he connected with another brilliant teacher named Al Tarmithi and a few years later, his teacher left him because he considered that he had nothing left to teach his student, Rumi was now a complete scholar. Rumi was adored by his followers and when he held assemblies, he had a large crowd as attendees. However, life and the divine had other plans for him. In 1244, Rumi encountered Shams Tabrizi, a traveling Sufi dervish who changed his core understanding of life. Rumi became so fond of Shams that he neglected his students and his family and spent days and nights with him, all to grasp the essence of pure love and how to express it to reach the divine. Rumi turned from a Scholar to a Sufi poet who sang for love, danced in circles, which is now called Sufi whirling or the whirling dervish, and wrote poems that are still relevant today continuing to have a deep influence. Research/Writing: Lisa Hentschke Narration/Audio Editing: Dan Mellins-Cohen https://www.dmcvoiceovers.com Music - Enchanting Inspirational Music - Royalty Free - This Moment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VObTSz0ufhQ Stock free videos https://www.freepik.com/ Subscribe To Philosophies for Life https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp1mRTkVlqDnxz_9S0YD9YQ </video> <video> Lao Tzu - How To Stop Trying Too Hard (Taoism) Description: In this video we will talk about how to stop trying too hard from the philosophy of Lao Tzu. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher who is known to be the founder of Taoism and the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, the Tao Te Ching. So with that in mind, here are 6 ways to stop trying too hard from the wisdom of Lao Tzu - 01. Practice the art of non doing 02. Balance your Yin and Yang energy 03. Embrace the void 04. Let Go of Attachments 05. Practice simplicity 06. Spend time in nature We hope you enjoyed watching the video and hope this video, from the philosophy of Lao Tzu, helps you to stop trying too hard. Taoism is a Chinese philosophy attributed to Lao Tzu which contributed to the folk religion of the people primarily in the rural areas of China and became the official religion of the country under the Tang Dynasty. Taoism is therefore both a philosophy and a religion. Taoism teaches to embrace wonder and the joy in living gracefully with style. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer who is known to be the founder of Taoism. He is also credited as the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, the Tao Te Ching and his words can apply to people all over the world. Narration/Audio Editing: Dan Mellins-Cohen https://www.dmcvoiceovers.com Subscribe To Philosophies for Life https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp1mRTkVlqDnxz_9S0YD9YQ Music - Enchanting Inspirational Music - Royalty Free - This Moment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VObTSz0ufhQ Stock free videos https://www.vecteezy.com/ https://www.istockphoto.com/ https://pixabay.com/ https://www.freepik.com/ </video> <video> Carl Jung - How To Listen To Your Subconscious Mind (Jungian Philosophy) Description: In this video we will be talking about how to listen to your subconscious mind from the philosophy of Carl Jung. Carl Jung's psychology is called analytical psychology and his philosophy is dubbed as “Jungian philosophy”. Jung’s most famous theory is ‘the individuation process.’ Carl Jung, a Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, believed that our subconscious mind is like a hidden treasure chest, full of valuable information and insights that can help us understand ourselves better and become more whole. Inside, it holds our deepest thoughts, fears, desires, and memories - many of which we might not even be aware of. By exploring this hidden part of our mind, we can understand why we act the way we do and heal from past wounds. Moreover, our subconscious mind can reveal talents and potential we never knew we had, opening up new possibilities for personal and professional growth. Jung divided the unconscious mind into two parts: the personal unconscious and the collective unconscious. The personal unconscious is made up of all the things specific to an individual that they are not aware of or deny, like hidden emotions, desires, and memories. Jung called this the shadow. The collective unconscious, on the other hand, is a deeper layer that includes feelings, thoughts, and instincts shared by all humans. Jung believed that we all inherit certain traits and tendencies, which he called "archetypes." These archetypes are universal symbols and themes that have been part of human history and can be seen in myths, fairy tales, and religious stories. Jung’s teachings highlight the importance of exploring the subconscious to achieve individuation, which means becoming your true, complete self by unlocking the hidden potential we all have within us. So here are ways you can listen to your subconscious mind from the philosophy of Carl Jung. 01. Listen to your shadow 02. Get to know your archetypes 03. Analyse your dreams 04. Practice Active imagination 05. Observe Synchronicities I hope you enjoyed watching the video and hope that this wisdom on how to listen to your subconscious mind from the philosophy of Carl Jung will be helpful in your life. Carl Jung, together with Sigmund Freud and Alfred Adler, is one of the 3 founders of psychoanalysis which is a set of psychological theories and methods aiming to release repressed emotions and experiences - in other words, to make the unconscious conscious. Jung was born in Switzerland in 1875 and died in 1961, leaving behind great works in the fields of psychiatry, anthropology, archaeology, literature, philosophy, psychology and religious studies. Jung had Freud as a mentor for a good part of his career but later he departed from him. This division was painful for Jung and it led him to found his own school of psychology, called analytical psychology as a comprehensive system separate from psychoanalysis. If classical psychoanalysis focuses on the patient’s past, as early experiences are very important in personality development, analytical psychology primarily focuses on the present, on mythology, folklore, and cultural experiences, to try to understand human consciousness. One of the most important ideas of analytical psychology which Jung founded is the process of individuation, which is the process of finding the self - something Jung considered an important task in human development. While he did not formulate a systematic philosophy, he is nonetheless considered a sophisticated philosopher - his school of thought dubbed “Jungian philosophy”. Its concepts can apply to many topics covered in the humanities and the social sciences. A good part of his work was published after his death and indeed there are still some articles written by him that to this day have yet to be published. Some of his most important books are: “Psychology of the Unconscious”, “Man and His Symbols”, “The Archetypes and The Collective Unconscious”, “Modern Man In Search of a Soul”, “The Psychology of the Transference”, “Memories, Dreams, Thoughts”, and “The Relations Between the Ego and the Unconscious”. Besides being a great writer and a researcher, he was also an artist, a craftsman and even a builder. His contribution is enormous and there is a great deal we can learn from his works. Narration/Audio Editing: Dan Mellins-Cohen https://www.dmcvoiceovers.com Music - Enchanting Inspirational Music - Royalty Free - This Moment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VObTSz0ufhQ Stock free videos https://www.freepik.com/ Subscribe To Philosophies for Life https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp1mRTkVlqDnxz_9S0YD9YQ </video> <video> Carl Jung - How Your Dark Side Can Make You A Hero (Jungian Philosophy) Description: In this video we will be talking about how your dark side can make you a hero, according to the philosophy of Carl Jung. Carl Jung's psychology is called analytical psychology and his philosophy is dubbed as “Jungian philosophy”. Jung’s most famous theory is ‘the individuation process.’ According to Jung, the human mind or psyche is made up of the conscious mind, which we are aware of, and the unconscious mind, which we are not aware of. Our unconscious mind is further divided into the personal unconscious, where things we've forgotten or repressed reside, and the collective unconscious, which holds shared memories and ideas of humanity known as archetypes. Archetypes are universal, symbolic patterns and themes that recur across cultures and throughout history. One of the key archetypes is "The Hero," representing the individual's journey towards self-discovery and growth. Although absolutely related, this is not to be confused with the immensely popular Hero's Journey storytelling mechanic, where a protagonist goes on an adventure, overcomes an obstacle, grows from the experience, and goes home. This Hero's Journey often involves confronting and integrating the shadow, another important concept in Jungian philosophy. The shadow lives in the personal unconscious and is the part of our mind where we hide all the traits and desires we don't like or can't accept about ourselves, such as anger, jealousy, or fear. Although the shadow might seem scary or mysterious, understanding and accepting it is vital for personal growth. By facing these hidden parts of ourselves, we stop wasting energy on hiding them and instead use that energy positively. This process of integrating your shadow, your dark side, helps you become more whole and balanced, which is key to becoming the Hero in your own life. Which is why in this video, we will be talking about what the hero archetype is, and how embracing your darkness could be the key to becoming a hero. So here are the steps you need to take so that your dark side can make you a hero, according to the philosophy of Carl Jung. 01. Get To Know The Hero Archetype 02. Get To Know Your Darkness 03. Face The Darkness 04. Face The Light 05. Be Yourself I hope you enjoyed watching the video and hope that this wisdom on how to your dark side can make you a hero, from the philosophy of Carl Jung will be helpful in your life. Carl Jung, together with Sigmund Freud and Alfred Adler, is one of the 3 founders of psychoanalysis which is a set of psychological theories and methods aiming to release repressed emotions and experiences - in other words, to make the unconscious conscious. Jung was born in Switzerland in 1875 and died in 1961, leaving behind great works in the fields of psychiatry, anthropology, archaeology, literature, philosophy, psychology and religious studies. Jung had Freud as a mentor for a good part of his career but later he departed from him. This division was painful for Jung and it led him to found his own school of psychology, called analytical psychology as a comprehensive system separate from psychoanalysis. If classical psychoanalysis focuses on the patient’s past, as early experiences are very important in personality development, analytical psychology primarily focuses on the present, on mythology, folklore, and cultural experiences, to try to understand human consciousness. One of the most important ideas of analytical psychology which Jung founded is the process of individuation, which is the process of finding the self - something Jung considered an important task in human development. While he did not formulate a systematic philosophy, he is nonetheless considered a sophisticated philosopher - his school of thought dubbed “Jungian philosophy”. Its concepts can apply to many topics covered in the humanities and the social sciences. A good part of his work was published after his death and indeed there are still some articles written by him that to this day have yet to be published. Some of his most important books are: “Psychology of the Unconscious”, “Man and His Symbols”, “The Archetypes and The Collective Unconscious”, “Modern Man In Search of a Soul”, “The Psychology of the Transference”, “Memories, Dreams, Thoughts”, and “The Relations Between the Ego and the Unconscious”. Besides being a great writer and a researcher, he was also an artist, a craftsman and even a builder. His contribution is enormous and there is a great deal we can learn from his works. Research/Writing: Lisa Hentschke Narration/Audio Editing: Dan Mellins-Cohen https://www.dmcvoiceovers.com Music - Enchanting Inspirational Music - Royalty Free - This Moment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VObTSz0ufhQ Stock free videos https://www.freepik.com/ Subscribe To Philosophies for Life https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp1mRTkVlqDnxz_9S0YD9YQ </video> <video> Buddha - How To Deal With FOMO (The Fear Of Missing Out) (Buddhism) Description: In this video we will be talking about how to deal with FOMO (the fear of missing out) and find joy instead, from the wisdom of Buddha. Gautama Buddha was a philosopher, meditator, spiritual teacher, and religious leader who is credited as the founder of Buddhism. So with that in mind, here are 5 buddhist ways of dealing with the fear of missing out from Gautama Buddha - 01. Embrace Solitude 02. Trust Your Own Plans 03. Train Your Mind 04. Fight Your Fear 05. Find Your Joy I hope you enjoyed watching the video and hope these 5 buddhist ways of dealing with the fear of missing out from Gautama Buddha will add value to your life. The Buddha was a philosopher, meditator, spiritual teacher, and religious leader who is credited as the founder of Buddhism. He was born as Siddhartha Gautama in India in 566 BC into an aristocratic family and when he was twenty-nine years old, he left the comforts of his home to seek the meaning of the suffering he saw around him. After six years of arduous yogic training, he abandoned the way of self-mortification and instead sat in mindful meditation beneath a bodhi tree. On the full moon of May, with the rising of the morning star, Siddhartha Gautama became the Buddha, the awakened one. The Buddha wandered the plains of northeastern India for 45 years more, teaching the path or Dharma he had realized in that moment. Around him developed a community of people, drawn from every tribe and caste, devoted to practicing this path. Nowadays, he is worshiped by most Buddhist schools as the enlightened one who has escaped the cycle of birth and rebirth, transcending Karma. Their main teachings focus on their insight into duhkha meaning “suffering” and into Nirvana, which means the end of suffering. Research/Writing: Lisa Hentschke Narration/Audio Editing: Dan Mellins-Cohen https://www.dmcvoiceovers.com Subscribe To Philosophies for Life https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp1mRTkVlqDnxz_9S0YD9YQ Stock free videos https://www.freepik.com/ Music - Enchanting Inspirational Music - Royalty Free - This Moment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VObTSz0ufhQ </video> <video> Carl Jung - How Your Dark Side Can Reveal Your Life’s Purpose (Jungian Philosophy) Description: In this video we will be talking about the steps you need to take so that your dark side can reveal your life's purpose, according to the philosophy of Carl Jung. Carl Jung's psychology is called analytical psychology and his philosophy is dubbed as “Jungian philosophy”. Jung’s most famous theory is ‘the individuation process.’ According to Jung, the entirety of an individual’s being can be described by our psyche: encompassing all our conscious and unconscious aspects. At the center of our consciousness which is everything we are aware of - is our ego. But there is so much outside of the ego that we do not acknowledge. In the center of our unconscious, meaning everything that is hidden to us, lies our shadow or our dark side. According to Jung, in our unconscious lies the key to finding our purpose in life. This is because the purpose of your life is not something objective or universal: it is something unique to you. The purpose of life, according to Carl Jung, has nothing to do with what you achieve. It has to do with who you are and how you act. In this video we will talk about the steps you need to take so that your dark side can reveal your life's purpose, according to the philosophy of Carl Jung. So here are the steps you need to take so that your dark side can reveal your life's purpose, according to the philosophy of Carl Jung. 01. Get To Know Your darkness 02. Work on Yourself 03. Take Action 04. Embrace Fear 05. Accept The Bad I hope you enjoyed watching the video and hope that this wisdom on how to let your dark side reveal your life’s purpose, from the philosophy of Carl Jung will be helpful in your life. Carl Jung, together with Sigmund Freud and Alfred Adler, is one of the 3 founders of psychoanalysis which is a set of psychological theories and methods aiming to release repressed emotions and experiences - in other words, to make the unconscious conscious. Jung was born in Switzerland in 1875 and died in 1961, leaving behind great works in the fields of psychiatry, anthropology, archaeology, literature, philosophy, psychology and religious studies. Jung had Freud as a mentor for a good part of his career but later he departed from him. This division was painful for Jung and it led him to found his own school of psychology, called analytical psychology as a comprehensive system separate from psychoanalysis. If classical psychoanalysis focuses on the patient’s past, as early experiences are very important in personality development, analytical psychology primarily focuses on the present, on mythology, folklore, and cultural experiences, to try to understand human consciousness. One of the most important ideas of analytical psychology which Jung founded is the process of individuation, which is the process of finding the self - something Jung considered an important task in human development. While he did not formulate a systematic philosophy, he is nonetheless considered a sophisticated philosopher - his school of thought dubbed “Jungian philosophy”. Its concepts can apply to many topics covered in the humanities and the social sciences. A good part of his work was published after his death and indeed there are still some articles written by him that to this day have yet to be published. Some of his most important books are: “Psychology of the Unconscious”, “Man and His Symbols”, “The Archetypes and The Collective Unconscious”, “Modern Man In Search of a Soul”, “The Psychology of the Transference”, “Memories, Dreams, Thoughts”, and “The Relations Between the Ego and the Unconscious”. Besides being a great writer and a researcher, he was also an artist, a craftsman and even a builder. His contribution is enormous and there is a great deal we can learn from his works. Research/Writing: Lisa Hentschke Narration/Audio Editing: Dan Mellins-Cohen https://www.dmcvoiceovers.com Music - Enchanting Inspirational Music - Royalty Free - This Moment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VObTSz0ufhQ Stock free videos https://www.freepik.com/ Subscribe To Philosophies for Life https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp1mRTkVlqDnxz_9S0YD9YQ </video> <video> Lao Tzu - How To Effortlessly Build Your Self Discipline (Taoism) Description: In this video we will talk about how to effortlessly build your self discipline from the philosophy of Lao Tzu. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher who is known to be the founder of Taoism and the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, the Tao Te Ching. So with that in mind, here are 4 ways to effortlessly build your self discipline from the wisdom of Lao Tzu- 01. Stop trying too hard 02. Surrender to the flow of your Life 03. Maintain a balance 04. Overcome Your Own Demons We hope you enjoyed watching the video and hope this video, from the philosophy of Lao Tzu, helps you build your self discipline effortlessly. Taoism is a Chinese philosophy attributed to Lao Tzu which contributed to the folk religion of the people primarily in the rural areas of China and became the official religion of the country under the Tang Dynasty. Taoism is therefore both a philosophy and a religion. Taoism teaches to embrace wonder and the joy in living gracefully with style. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer who is known to be the founder of Taoism. He is also credited as the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, the Tao Te Ching and his words can apply to people all over the world. Narration/Audio Editing: Dan Mellins-Cohen https://www.dmcvoiceovers.com Subscribe To Philosophies for Life https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp1mRTkVlqDnxz_9S0YD9YQ Music - Enchanting Inspirational Music - Royalty Free - This Moment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VObTSz0ufhQ </video> <video> Niccolò Machiavelli - 6 Ways To Command Respect Like The Prince (Political Realism) Description: In this video we will be talking about 6 ways to command respect like the prince to the philosophy of Niccolò Machiavelli. Niccolò Machiavelli’s philosophy is called political realism and it emphasizes practical and effective governance. In "The Prince," Machiavelli introduced the ideas of virtù and fortuna. Virtù refers to skill and cleverness, while fortuna means luck and chance. According to Machiavelli, a successful ruler needs virtù to navigate the unpredictable nature of fortuna. This involves having foresight and being effective, which are crucial for maintaining power in ever-changing situations. Virtù is not about being morally good; it's about being effective and capable. It includes qualities like courage, wisdom, decisiveness, and adaptability. A leader with virtù can shape their destiny and make tough decisions when necessary. This earns them respect because people trust leaders who are thoughtful and strategic in protecting their interests and handling challenges, rather than those who are overly generous or desperate for approval. In society, just as there are financial hierarchies, there is also a hierarchy of respect and reputation. By understanding and applying Machiavelli's ideas, whether you're dealing with colleagues, friends, or even family, these strategies can help you command respect. So let us look at how to command respect like the prince from the philosophy of Niccolò Machiavelli - 01. It’s Important How Other People Perceive You 02. Be decisive 03. Balance between fear and love 04. Strategically Adapt Yourself 05. Show Generosity in a Measured Way 06. Have Reliance on your own arms I hope you enjoyed watching the video and hope that this wisdom on how to command respect, from the philosophy of Niccolò Machiavelli will be helpful in your life. Niccolò Machiavelli was an influential author, philosopher, and historian during the Italian Renaissance. Often called the father of modern political philosophy and political science, he is best known for his work, "The Prince." This book serves as a practical guide for new rulers, offering realistic advice on governance. Machiavelli changed the way people thought about politics by separating it from ethics. Before him, politics was seen as part of moral behavior but Machiavelli focused on what really works in politics, not on how things should ideally be. This approach is called political realism and it emphasizes practical and effective governance. Narration/Audio Editing: Dan Mellins-Cohen https://www.dmcvoiceovers.com Music - Enchanting Inspirational Music - Royalty Free - This Moment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VObTSz0ufhQ Stock free videos https://www.freepik.com/ Subscribe To Philosophies for Life https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp1mRTkVlqDnxz_9S0YD9YQ </video> <video> Carl Jung - How To Become Superior (Jungian Philosophy) Description: In this video we will be talking about how to become superior from the philosophy of Carl Jung. He found his own school of psychology, called analytical psychology and his philosophy is dubbed as “Jungian philosophy”. Jung’s most famous theory is ‘the individuation process.’ Jung believed that bringing your unconsciousness into your own conscious mind is a foolproof recipe for becoming the best human being you can be, or as Dr Jung would put it, a superior person. Here are 7 ways to become a superior person from the teachings of Carl Jung. 01. Express yourself creatively 02. Be conscious of your performances 03. Identify Your Dark Side 04. Get To Know Your Two Selves 05. Look Into Your Archetypes 06. Explore your self 07. Find Your Meaning I hope you enjoyed watching the video and hope that this wisdom on how to become a superior person from the philosophy of Carl Jung will be helpful in your life. Carl Jung, together with Sigmund Freud and Alfred Adler, is one of the 3 founders of psychoanalysis which is a set of psychological theories and methods aiming to release repressed emotions and experiences - in other words, to make the unconscious conscious. Jung was born in Switzerland in 1875 and died in 1961, leaving behind great works in the fields of psychiatry, anthropology, archaeology, literature, philosophy, psychology and religious studies. Jung had Freud as a mentor for a good part of his career but later he departed from him. This division was painful for Jung and it led him to found his own school of psychology, called analytical psychology as a comprehensive system separate from psychoanalysis. If classical psychoanalysis focuses on the patient’s past, as early experiences are very important in personality development, analytical psychology primarily focuses on the present, on mythology, folklore, and cultural experiences, to try to understand human consciousness. One of the most important ideas of analytical psychology which Jung founded is the process of individuation, which is the process of finding the self - something Jung considered an important task in human development. While he did not formulate a systematic philosophy, he is nonetheless considered a sophisticated philosopher - his school of thought dubbed “Jungian philosophy”. Its concepts can apply to many topics covered in the humanities and the social sciences. A good part of his work was published after his death and indeed there are still some articles written by him that to this day have yet to be published. Some of his most important books are: “Psychology of the Unconscious”, “Man and His Symbols”, “The Archetypes and The Collective Unconscious”, “Modern Man In Search of a Soul”, “The Psychology of the Transference”, “Memories, Dreams, Thoughts”, and “The Relations Between the Ego and the Unconscious”. Besides being a great writer and a researcher, he was also an artist, a craftsman and even a builder. His contribution is enormous and there is a great deal we can learn from his works. Research/Writing: Lisa Hentschke Narration/Audio Editing: Dan Mellins-Cohen https://www.dmcvoiceovers.com Music - Enchanting Inspirational Music - Royalty Free - This Moment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VObTSz0ufhQ Subscribe To Philosophies for Life https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp1mRTkVlqDnxz_9S0YD9YQ </video> <video> Krishna - How To Become Emotionally Strong (Philosophy Of Hinduism) Description: In this video, we will discuss how we can use Krishna's wisdom from the Bhagavad Gita to become emotionally strong. Krishna is not only seen as a divine being but also as a wise teacher and guide in Hindu philosophy. So here are Krishna's Lessons On How To Become Emotionally Strong from the philosophy of Hinduism - 01. Embrace Your Dharma 02. Practice Karma Yoga 03. Practice Vairagya 04. Understand Your True Self 05. Surrender to the divine I hope you enjoyed watching the video and hope that this wisdom on how to become emotionally strong from the philosophy of Krishna will be helpful in your life. Krishna is an important figure in Hindu philosophy. He is not only seen as a divine being but also as a wise teacher and guide. In the epic story of the Mahabharata, he serves as the charioteer for Arjuna, a brave warrior. Arjuna faces a serious existential crisis on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, where he struggles with doubts and confusion about his duty. As he prepares to fight, he feels torn because he has to battle against his own family, teachers, and friends. This heavy burden of sorrow and compassion makes him question if the war is right and whether he should even fight at all. During this difficult time, Krishna steps in to help Arjuna. He is not just a divine figure; he is a caring mentor who understands Arjuna’s internal conflict. Krishna realizes that Arjuna’s struggle reflects challenges we all experience in life. Through the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, he offers advice that goes beyond the battle, touching on key concepts such as duty, action without attachment and the importance of devotion. The bhagavad Gita is a 700-verse Hindu text that is part of the Indian epic Mahabharata. It tells the story of a deep conversation between Arjuna and Krishna just before going into battle. In this conversation, Krishna shares important spiritual wisdom and guidance to help Arjuna deal with his inner struggles and confusion about fighting in the war. It is important to note that the Bhagavad Gita isn’t promoting actual warfare or physical conflict; instead, it uses the battlefield as a metaphor for the inner struggle against the ignorance and moral dilemmas we experience.And just like Arjuna, we all deal with conflicts and tough decisions. Krishna's wisdom for Arjuna; well it's for all of us Narration/Audio Editing: Dan Mellins-Cohen https://www.dmcvoiceovers.com Music - Enchanting Inspirational Music - Royalty Free - This Moment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VObTSz0ufhQ Stock free videos https://www.freepik.com/ Subscribe To Philosophies for Life https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp1mRTkVlqDnxz_9S0YD9YQ </video> <video> Carl Jung - Why Your Dark Side Is Your Friend (Jungian Philosophy) Description: In this video we will be talking about why your dark side or your shadow side is your friend. from the philosophy of Carl Jung. He found his own school of psychology, called analytical psychology and his philosophy is dubbed as “Jungian philosophy”. Jung’s most famous theory is ‘the individuation process.’ Carl Jung became immensely famous for his theory on ‘the individuation process’ - an almost step by step plan that seeks to fulfill your psyche’s potential by trying to make the unconscious conscious. The most important part of the unconsciousness to focus on for this practice is what Jung called ‘the shadow’, or your dark side. The shadow contains all the aspects of yourself that you’d rather not have and are in denial about, your bad traits and darkest side. The shadow is what you try to pretend you don’t have, even to the point of convincing yourself. Examples of traits the shadow could house are explosive anger, jealousy, envy, greed, pride, laziness, vanity, and so on... Generally, we tend to be completely unaware of our shadow: it’s in our unconscious. But the suppressing of your unconsciousness is exactly what sustains unhappiness, inauthenticity, and misery. While you might think your shadow sounds more like your enemy than your friend, in this video we’ll explain why that’s not true; why you should consider your dark side your friend. Here’s why your dark side or your shadow side is your friend - 01. Your Dark Side Can Reveal Your True Self 02. Your Dark Side Can Give You Advice 03. Your Dark Side Can Help You Be Unique 04. Your Dark Side Can Fight You I hope you enjoyed watching the video and hope that this wisdom on why your dark side or your shadow side is your friend, from the philosophy of Carl Jung will be helpful in your life. Carl Jung, together with Sigmund Freud and Alfred Adler, is one of the 3 founders of psychoanalysis which is a set of psychological theories and methods aiming to release repressed emotions and experiences - in other words, to make the unconscious conscious. Jung was born in Switzerland in 1875 and died in 1961, leaving behind great works in the fields of psychiatry, anthropology, archaeology, literature, philosophy, psychology and religious studies. Jung had Freud as a mentor for a good part of his career but later he departed from him. This division was painful for Jung and it led him to found his own school of psychology, called analytical psychology as a comprehensive system separate from psychoanalysis. If classical psychoanalysis focuses on the patient’s past, as early experiences are very important in personality development, analytical psychology primarily focuses on the present, on mythology, folklore, and cultural experiences, to try to understand human consciousness. One of the most important ideas of analytical psychology which Jung founded is the process of individuation, which is the process of finding the self - something Jung considered an important task in human development. While he did not formulate a systematic philosophy, he is nonetheless considered a sophisticated philosopher - his school of thought dubbed “Jungian philosophy”. Its concepts can apply to many topics covered in the humanities and the social sciences. A good part of his work was published after his death and indeed there are still some articles written by him that to this day have yet to be published. Some of his most important books are: “Psychology of the Unconscious”, “Man and His Symbols”, “The Archetypes and The Collective Unconscious”, “Modern Man In Search of a Soul”, “The Psychology of the Transference”, “Memories, Dreams, Thoughts”, and “The Relations Between the Ego and the Unconscious”. Besides being a great writer and a researcher, he was also an artist, a craftsman and even a builder. His contribution is enormous and there is a great deal we can learn from his works. Research/Writing: Lisa Hentschke Narration/Audio Editing: Dan Mellins-Cohen https://www.dmcvoiceovers.com Music - Enchanting Inspirational Music - Royalty Free - This Moment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VObTSz0ufhQ Stock free videos https://www.freepik.com/ Subscribe To Philosophies for Life https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp1mRTkVlqDnxz_9S0YD9YQ </video> <video> Why Living An Ordinary Life Is More Beautiful - Philosophy Of Zen Buddhism Description: In this video, we will discuss how you don’t need the extraordinary to be happy—you just need yourself and your ordinary life to see the magic in your ordinary life, according to the philosophy of Zen Buddhism Philosophy of Zen Buddhism focuses on the little things and its disregarding of external factors leads to lots of insightful lessons, but the biggest benefit is that you will realise you don’t need the extraordinary to be happy - you just need yourself, and your ordinary life. Here's how you can see the magic of ordinary life - 01. Meditate 02. Recognize Your Ignorance 03. Get To Know Yourself 04. Love The Ordinary 05. Live In The Here And Now We hope you enjoyed watching the video and hope this video, from the philosophy of Zen Buddhism, helps you to see the magic of your ordinary life. ‘Zen’ is a term derived from the Japanese pronunciation of the Middle Chinese word, chán, which means ‘meditation.’ It is also a form of Buddhism that distinguishes itself with its almost exclusive focus on personhood and the present. Rather than meditations on life, death, religion, or the world, ‘Zen’ urges you to focus inwards and on the ordinary only. Like all other forms and practices of Buddhism, Zen is not an ideology or belief, but rather a way of life. Buddhism was created in India but gradually travelled through Asia throughout the centuries - and in every country, it spawned multiple sub-sections of Buddhism. The Zen subsection of Buddhism was created in China, leading to the Chinese School of Zen Buddhism becoming the most successful school of Buddhism in the entirety of China, Korea, Japan and Vietnam. Research/Writing: Lisa Hentschke Narration/Audio Editing: Dan Mellins-Cohen https://www.dmcvoiceovers.com Subscribe To Philosophies for Life https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp1mRTkVlqDnxz_9S0YD9YQ Music - Enchanting Inspirational Music - Royalty Free - This Moment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VObTSz0ufhQ Stock free videos https://www.freepik.com/ </video>

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