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Einzelgänger explores a wide range of topics and ideas, with a dose of "as I see it," out of curiosity and creative urge. The podcast is under the supervision of the Dutch Regulatory Media Authority. It offers independent interpretations of content originally created by Einzelgänger, focusing on philosophy, solitude, and self-mastery. The material is not a clinical or medical service.
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Why Suffering is Beautiful | Emil Cioran’s Dark Philosophy | Einzelgänger
Why Suffering is Beautiful | Emil Cioran’s Dark Philosophy
Check out my novel The Urge: Fall of a Stoic: https://einzelganger.co/urgeCioran’s writings do not shy away from the uncomfortable realities we don’t want to see. This video explores Cioran's first book, On the Heights of Despair.Video: Why Suffering is Beautiful | Emil Cioran’s Dark PhilosophySupport the channel:
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Worry Less About the News - A Philosophical Guide | Einzelgänger
Worry Less About the News A Philosophical Guide
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 profes
How to Become Unconquerable | Seneca's Stoicism | Einzelgänger
How to Become Unconquerable | Seneca's Stoicism
Stoicism for Inner Strength (book): https://einzelganger.co/innerstrengthThis video focuses on Seneca’s Stoicism, particularly regarding becoming undefeatable. Seneca strived for a state of unperturbedness: a profound inner peace which external circumstances do not disrupt or, at least, minimally.Creative Commons (attributions):Seneca bust: https://c
The More You Try, The Worse It Goes (Law of Reverse Effect) | Einzelgänger
The More You Try, The Worse It Goes (Law of Reverse Effect)
We might believe that the more we worry about the task and its consequence, the more control we gain and the more chance we have to succeed. But the opposite is true; the more we worry, the more we try to control, the more likely our performances will suffer. When we care too much about the outcome, we will likely push ourselves in ways t
Nihilism: Embracing the Void of Existence | Einzelgänger
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
When Life is Meaningless (And Why We Feel Worthless) | Einzelgänger
When Life is Meaningless (And Why We Feel Worthless)
Why are we thrown into this world? What are we here to do? Could it be that we’re here for no particular reason and that life on Earth is nothing more than a beautiful yet meaningless coincidence?In times of religious decline, mankind is faced with the possibility that its existence is inherently meaningless. For many, this is frightening. The i
Reasons Not to Worry What Others Think | Einzelgänger
Reasons Not to Worry What Others Think
Taoism for Inner Peace (book): https://einzelganger.co/tao/It’s generally a good idea to care about other people’s opinions to some degree, as they could contain some worthwhile insight. But focusing on them too much to the point that we spend hours and hours dwelling on what people might think can leave us in agony. It’s not only potentially harmful but also
When Life Falls Apart, Does it Actually Fall Into Place? | A Buddhist Story | Einzelgänger
When Life Falls Apart, Does it Actually Fall Into Place? | A Buddhist Story
When we’re hanging onto a root that’s chewed away by mice with a hungry snake below and an even hungrier tiger above us, what can we possibly do to get out of this situation? What is the best course of action when there seems to be no way out? When life falls apart, we might want to remember that everything changes all the
Miyamoto Musashi | The Path of the Loner | Einzelgänger
Miyamoto Musashi | The Path of the Loner
Part 1: https://youtu.be/bhlvYmn1IUQ
Part 2: https://youtu.be/HUXEqS6GqUUMusashi’s written works expand on the ‘path of the warrior’, which is the samurai way of discipline, focus, restraint, and honor. The path of the warrior is governed by moral and ethical codes that are commonly referred to as Bushidō. Shortly before he died, Musashi compiled twentyone
What Cats Teach Us About Happiness | A Cat's Philosophy | Einzelgänger
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 Philosop
You Can Do More Than You Think | The Growth Mindset | Einzelgänger
You Can Do More Than You Think | The Growth Mindset
The growth mindset assumes that we can develop talents and abilities through dedication, practice, and continuous improvement; they’re not fixed. Challenges and setbacks are not to be feared but opportunities for growth and learning, so people with a growth mindset accept challenges, as they see them as ways of personal development.Support the ch
Why Nothing Feels Exciting Anymore | Einzelgänger
Why Nothing Feels Exciting AnymoreEinzelgänger 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
When your self-worth depends on what you achieve | Einzelgänger
When your selfworth depends on what you achieve
We’re obsessed with achievement, trapped in a cycle where one’s latest success measures personal worth. This fixation raises a crucial question: Have we stopped recognizing each other’s inherent value, seeing ourselves merely as products of our accomplishments?Video: When your selfworth depends on what you achieveSupport the channel:
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Strike First, Strike Hard, No Mercy | The Philosophy of Cobra Kai | Einzelgänger
Strike First, Strike Hard, No Mercy | The Philosophy of Cobra Kai
It’s not just to reignite his old passion for karate and to avenge his old nemesis Daniel LaRusso. One of the reasons why Johnny Lawrence reopens his old dojo Cobra Kai is that he believes that by doing so he can give today’s youth exactly what they need: the way of the fist.After saving his teenage neighbor Miguel from a group of b
Why Stupidity is Power | Priceless Benefits of Being Stupid | Einzelgänger
Why Stupidity is Power | Priceless Benefits of Being Stupid
Loose! On Letting Stuff Go (book): https://amzn.to/3QVfrqMPeople generally fear being perceived as stupid. Often, stupid people are looked down upon and laughed at. Society perceives stupid people as useless, as a burden rather than an asset. Hence, most of us try to prevent ourselves from appearing stupid in front of coworkers, fellow st
How Not to Be Pathetic | Stoic Philosophy & Emotions | Einzelgänger
How Not to Be Pathetic | Stoic Philosophy & Emotions
The Stoics pursued a mental state called ‘apatheia’ (from which the English word ‘apathy’ derived). They saw this mental state as a condition for living according to nature; the latter is a Stoic’s ultimate goal and virtue. However, the word ‘apathy’ in contemporary language has a different meaning than the Greek ‘apatheia,’ as ‘apathy’ has a pr
Life is Great When It's Ending | The Philosophy of Seneca | Einzelgänger
Life is Great When It's Ending | The Philosophy of Seneca
One day, Seneca visited his house in the countryside after a long absence. He was baffled about how his estate was crumbling, and the garden trees had lost all their leaves. He took it out on the landlord, who then explained that even though he did everything in his power to maintain the place, the trees and house were old. Bewildered about
The feeling of wanting to leave everything behind... | Einzelgänger
The feeling of wanting to leave everything behind...
Where does this urge to leave everything behind come from? And is packing our stuff and starting somewhere afresh actually a smart move? Is there anything profound and meaningful about changing location, or is it just a means to escape discontent?Video: The feeling of wanting to leave everything behindSupport the channel:
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Why you long for a past that never really existed... | Einzelgänger
Why you long for a past that never really existed...
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).
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How a broken, screwed-up life can be beautiful (Kintsugi) | Einzelgänger
How a broken, screwedup life can be beautiful (Kintsugi)
Taoism for Inner Peace (BOOK): https://einzelganger.co/tao/Kintsugi doesn’t hide the history of brokenness; it accentuates it, making it a feature of beauty rather than something to put out of sight. This video explores the Japanese concept of Kintsugi and how a screwedup, broken life can be beautiful.Creative Commons (attributions):Kintsugi
We Don’t Want Pleasure; We Just Want the Pain to End | Einzelgänger
We Don’t Want Pleasure; We Just Want the Pain to End
Could it be that our culture of consumerism has it all wrong? Could it be that our ongoing pursuits of pleasure send us in the wrong direction? Do we want what we want or not? And, if not, does wanting the things we don’t want remove us further from what we actually want?Video: We Don’t Want Pleasure; We Just Want the Pain to End | On Consumeris
We Worry About Problems We Don't Even Have | Eastern Philosophy | Einzelgänger
We Worry About Problems We Don't Even Have | Eastern Philosophy
Taoism for Inner Peace (book): https://einzelganger.co/tao/In reality, problems cannot exist without a perceiver, as circumstances aren’t troublesome without someone or something identifying them as such. So, if there’s nothing inherently problematic about reality, doesn’t that mean that we humans repeatedly (and on a grand scale) wor
Why Invisibility is Power | Priceless Benefits of Being Invisible | Einzelgänger
Why Invisibility is Power | Priceless Benefits of Being Invisible
Being invisible in itself holds tremendous power; it’s an advantage widely overlooked in today’s narcissistic world. This video explores the priceless benefits of being invisible.Video: Why Invisibility is Power | Priceless Benefits of Being InvisibleSupport the channel:
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When Life Keeps Knocking You Down | A Buddhist Antidote | Einzelgänger
When Life Keeps Knocking You Down | A Buddhist AntidoteEinzelgänger 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
Wabi-Sabi | A Japanese Philosophy of Perfect Imperfection | Einzelgänger
WabiSabi | A Japanese Philosophy of Perfect Imperfection
Taoism for Inner Peace (book): https://einzelganger.co/tao/The pursuit of perfection has become the norm in today’s world, where chronic dissatisfaction, burnout, depression, and anxiety reign supreme. We’ve subjected ourselves to unrealistic standards and rigorously chase an ideal that’s impossible to reach.Advertisements show us snapshots
The Art of Meditation (animated video) | Einzelgänger
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
Life advice society doesn't want you to hear... | Einzelgänger
Life advice society doesn't want you to hear...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 professi
How to Stop Procrastinating | Einzelgänger
How to Stop Procrastinating
When we procrastinate, we are immersed in future thinking, and unable to do the work that we had planned to do in the present moment. The consequences of this behavior are often harmful.For example, if we refrain from performing necessary tasks, this will negatively influence future results and the acquirement of resources, while utilizing the resources we have accumula
Drifting Away from People: The Dark Side of Solitude | Einzelgänger
Drifting Away from People: The Dark Side of Solitude
As a lover of solitude, I think it’s useful to look at the dark sides behind turning our backs on society. This video explores why we drift away from people, the resulting loneliness and estrangement, and the associated dangers.Video: Drifting away from people | The dangers of loneliness & estrangementSupport the channel:
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When You Seek It, You Lose It | The Zen Secret to Letting Go | Einzelgänger
When You Seek It, You Lose It | The Zen Secret to Letting Go
Taoism for Inner Peace (BOOK): https://einzelganger.co/tao/What is Zen Buddhism? We’ll explore its core, several key concepts, and practice. Fun fact: most footage was shot during my recent trip to Kanazawa and Tokyo.Video: When You Seek It, You Lose It | The Zen Secret to Letting GoSupport the channel:
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Live More by Doing Less | The Philosophy of Slow Living | Einzelgänger
Live More by Doing Less | The Philosophy of Slow Living
Taoism for Inner Peace (book): https://einzelganger.co/tao/A growing group of people believes that we’re better off slowing down. This slower approach to life is known as ‘slow living.’ As a countermovement, ‘slow living’ opposes the fastpaced life that aims for many experiences in a short time, as living at high speed means we’re often livin
How Philosophers Handle Rejection (Diogenes, Schopenhauer, Epictetus & Zhuangzi) | Einzelgänger
How Philosophers Handle Rejection (Diogenes, Schopenhauer, Epictetus & Zhuangzi)
Many people fear being rejected because they experience it as painful. As a result, they avoid situations in which they could be rejected. And so, they rather not apply for jobs that might be out of their league, avoid asking out a romantic interest when there’s a possibility of refusal (which is always the case), and
Why We’re All Burning Out | Byung-Chul Han’s Warning to the World | Einzelgänger
Why We’re All Burning Out | ByungChul Han’s Warning to the World
Philosopher ByungChul Han is concerned that our capitalist society is increasingly leading humanity toward collective burnout.Video: Why We’re All Burning Out | ByungChul Han’s Warning to the WorldSupport the channel:
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How to Not Care About Stuff | The Philosophy of Epictetus | Einzelgänger
How to Not Care About Stuff | The Philosophy of Epictetus
Full video: https://youtu.be/p2KHo95QknkThe outside world is not in our control, but the way we choose to act in and position ourselves towards the outside world is in our control. Again, Epictetus doesn’t encourage us to not care about anything. On the contrary: living a good and moral life in accordance with nature is a Stoic’s main goal,
Why You Need to Be Bored | Einzelgänger
Why You Need to Be BoredEinzelgänger 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
Letting Someone Go | Taoism for Broken Hearts | Einzelgänger
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’
TAOISM | The Fasting of the Heart | Einzelgänger
TAOISM | The Fasting of the Heart
Taoism for Inner Peace (book): https://einzelganger.co/tao/In psychology, as well as popular culture, we see the emerging of different types of detox. The dopamine detox, for example, also called the ‘dopamine fast’ is currently presented as a way to “reset” our brain’s reward system, by abstaining from all kinds of activities that bring pleasure.The idea of detox
Walking away from marriage, children, and other stuff we're supposed to have | Einzelgänger
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 aw
Why Silence is Power | Priceless Benefits of Being Silent | Einzelgänger
Why Silence is Power | Priceless Benefits of Being Silent
The power of silence is versatile. Silence can transcend speech, speak without words, and complement where verbal language is lacking. And keeping silent also has advantages in terms of creativity, mental health, spiritual and religious practice, achieving the upper hand in negotiations, and even as a way to intimidate. This video explores
Don’t Let Others Define You | Sartre’s Existentialism | Einzelgänger
Don’t Let Others Define You | Sartre’s Existentialism
The French existentialist philosopher JeanPaul Sartre believed that, aside from our biological features, humans come into existence without a predefined essence.Video: Don’t Let Others Define You | Sartre’s ExistentialismSupport the channel:
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You Don’t Lose People. You Return Them | Stoic Philosophy | Einzelgänger
You Don’t Lose People. You Return Them | Stoic Philosophy
Most people struggle significantly after losing their loved ones, which seems to be a natural phenomenon. Also, the mere prospect of losing someone close to us triggers anxiety in many. But the Stoics observed that the fear of loss and the torturing distress of grief are consequences of irrational thinking. This video explores Stoic philoso
Why You're Unhappy (according to Epictetus) | Einzelgänger
Why You're Unhappy (according to Epictetus)
Yes, the enchanting, exciting outside world of pleasures we often deem interesting enough to pursue. So we desire what the world has to offer. But losing what we cling to hurts. Unfortunately, what we gain and lose is up to Fortune. So if we let our happiness depend on things that aren’t up to us, Fortune controls how we feel.#stoicism #epictetus #stoic
Don't Worry, Everything is Out of Control | Stoic Antidotes to Worry | Einzelgänger
Don't Worry, Everything is Out of Control | Stoic Antidotes to Worry
The ancient Stoics aimed to embrace the unpredictability of the future and many other things that are not within the individual’s control. In their writings, the Stoics left us some valuable antidotes that could help us worry less in a universe out of control.Support the channel:
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Food, Sex and Partying as a Philosophy | Hedonism Explored | Einzelgänger
Food, Sex and Partying as a Philosophy | Hedonism Explored
Hedonism, as a philosophical school of thought, views pleasure not just as an enjoyable experience but as the ultimate goal and highest pursuit of human life.Video: Food, Sex and Partying as a Philosophy | Hedonism ExploredSupport the channel:
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Zhuangzi's Timeless Wisdom to Stress-Free Living | Taoist Philosophy | Einzelgänger
Zhuangzi's Timeless Wisdom to StressFree Living | Taoist Philosophy
Taoism for Inner Peace (book): https://einzelganger.co/tao/Zhuangzi embodies a sense of calm, playfulness, and humility. He saw the world differently. As opposed to many of his contemporaries, he manages to break through conventions, let go of fixed views, and look beyond the human scope and understanding of right and wrong. He sa
The Dark Night of the Soul (Losing Who We Thought We Were) | Einzelgänger
The Dark Night of the Soul (Losing Who We Thought We Were)
According to St. John of the Cross and Teresa of Ávila, humans have an inborn longing for completion. This completion cannot be achieved by worldly pleasures. So, instead, we must go within, to reach the inner core of our soul in which ‘the divine’ lies hidden.Through spiritual awakening, we adopt a different perception of reality. Our pre
How Do We Manage Loneliness? | Einzelgänger
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 de
Why we prefer being alone... despite feeling lonely | Einzelgänger
Why we prefer being alone... Despite feeling lonely
People generally agree that seeking close relationships is the solution when suffering at the hands of loneliness. We seek friendships to fill in the empty hole we’ve been experiencing. We join groups and clubs just to be around people - to feel the warmth of a community. But people tend to ignore the miseries accompanying these close relationshi
Is Having Babies a Crime? | Emil Cioran’s Antinatalism | Einzelgänger
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 PhilosophySupp
How To Maximize Misery | The 4 Stoic Sins | Einzelgänger
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, liv
Why Schopenhauer Hated Life | Einzelgänger
Why Schopenhauer Hated Life
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 acade
Are You a Subhuman? | The Existential Crisis You Can’t Ignore | Einzelgänger
Are You a Subhuman? | The Existential Crisis You Can’t Ignore
Some people deny the freedom and opportunity to forge one’s authentic path. They don’t want it as it scares them. And so they hide from it in curious ways. Beauvoir argued that such people fall into two categories: the 'subhuman' and the 'serious person.'Video: Are You a Subhuman? | The Existential Crisis You Can’t IgnoreSupport the cha
Why Modern Dating Is Broken | Einzelgänger
Why Modern Dating Is BrokenEinzelgänger 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 acade
TAOISM | The Art of Not Trying | Einzelgänger
TAOISM | The Art of Not Trying
Taoism for Inner Peace (book): https://einzelganger.co/tao/The Taoists observed that humans tend to act in ways that are counterproductive. And in their attempts to alter the natural way, they only make things worse. All these strivings, rules, ethics, values, surely are invented to benefit humanity. But according to the ancient Taoist sages, we should get rid of the
Let It Go, Ride the Wind | The Taoist Philosophy of Lieh Tzu | Einzelgänger
Let It Go, Ride the Wind | The Taoist Philosophy of Lieh Tzu
Taoism for Inner Peace (book): https://einzelganger.co/tao/The Lieh Tzu contains many stories with philosophical themes like the nature of reality, the purpose of life, and the workings of the mind. One theme that runs like a thread through this ancient scripture is the tendency of human beings to stand in their own way and thereby sabot
Why Simplicity is Power | Priceless Benefits of Being Simple | Einzelgänger
Why Simplicity is Power | Priceless Benefits of Being Simple
Simplicity is the quality of being uncomplicated, which is beneficial in many areas. By being simple, whether in our thinking, desires, or how we arrange our stuff and furnish our living spaces, we can declutter our minds and focus on what truly matters-leading to clarity, peace, and fulfillment in our lives.Video: Why Simplicity is Powe
How to Stop Hating Yourself | Einzelgänger
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:
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Why Being Alone Is Better Than Being With the Wrong People | Einzelgänger
Why Being Alone Is Better Than Being With the Wrong People
If one’s experiences with others have been hurtful and traumatizing repeatedly, isn’t it to be expected that this individual begins to prefer solitude over company?Video: Why Being Alone Is Better Than Being With the Wrong PeopleSupport the channel:
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Stop Wanting, Start Accepting | The Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius | Einzelgänger
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 conf
Schopenhauer: The Philosopher Who Knew Life’s Pain | Einzelgänger
Schopenhauer: The Philosopher Who Knew Life’s Pain
The amount of suffering in the world is vast, so observed Schopenhauer. Life is a constant striving, a relentless pursuit of desires and needs that keep appearing. So it’s no surprise that people label this philosopher ‘pessimistic’ and ‘dark.’ But his observations aren’t unfounded.Video: Schopenhauer: The Philosopher Who Knew Life’s PainSupport t
The Bizarre Cult of Pythagoras | Einzelgänger
The Bizarre Cult of PythagorasEinzelgänger 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 aca
Is Anger Actually a Good Thing? | The Seven Deadly Sins | ANGER | Einzelgänger
Is Anger Actually a Good Thing? | The Seven Deadly Sins | ANGER
This video series explores the Seven Deadly Sins as a Christian concept and beyond. What’s so bad about these sins? How do they apply to presentday life and society, and how can they influence our wellbeing and the wellbeing of those around us? And can nonChristians benefit from this concept? This essay delves into the emotion of ange
What You Resist, Persists (The Mental Control Paradox) | Einzelgänger
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:
The Closer We Get, The More We Hurt | The Hedgehog’s Dilemma | Einzelgänger
The Closer We Get, The More We Hurt | The Hedgehog’s Dilemma
Once upon a time, a group of hedgehogs faced the cold winter. As they were feeling cold, they decided to move closer to each other and share bodily warmth. Unfortunately, as soon as they crawled together, they hurt each other with their sharp spines. And thus, the hedgehogs moved away from each other again, as the cold weather was more t
Why close relationships suck (and why they don't) | The Hedgehog Dilemma | Einzelgänger
Why close relationships suck (and why they don't) | The Hedgehog Dilemma
The beauty of superficial relationships is that the lack of emotional investment in one another (for the most part) exempts us from being hurt by this association. When shared moments and memories are few, when there’s no commitment, when any form of interdependence is absent, then not much is lost when the relationship ends.
Why Patience is Power | Priceless Benefits of Being Patient | Einzelgänger
Why Patience is Power | Priceless Benefits of Being Patient
Taoism for Inner Peace (book): https://einzelganger.co/tao/Not only is impatience unpleasant, but it’s also pointless. Impatience is the unwillingness to live life at the pace it actually happens; we wish for the universe to bend to our will. We want things now. We want things to change in an instant. But in reality, external circumstance
TAOISM | The Art of Doing without Doing | Einzelgänger
TAOISM | The Art of Doing without Doing
Taoism for Inner Peace (book): https://einzelganger.co/tao/Have you ever reflected on the word ‘doing’? ‘Doing’ points to performance, achievement, effort. It also implies that there’s a ‘doer’ who engages in ‘doing something’, and that there’s a passive element or ‘the thing that’s being done’.But does it work that way? Is there a separation between the thi
You Don’t Deserve What You Want | Stoic Philosophy | Einzelgänger
You Don’t Deserve What You Want | Stoic Philosophy
Society constantly reinforces this belief, convincing us that life owes us many things. When we don’t get what we want, we become outraged, offended, and blame others for our misery. Fortunately, the ancient Stoics provide clarity, effectively debunking most (if not all) modern forms of entitlement.Video: You Don’t Deserve What You Want | Stoic Ph
2 Hours of Stoic Wisdom | A Journey to Inner Peace and Tranquility | Einzelgänger
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
The More You Want, the Worse It Gets | The Seven Deadly Sins | GREED | Einzelgänger
The More You Want, the Worse It Gets | The Seven Deadly Sins | GREED
This video series explores the Seven Deadly Sins as a Christian concept and beyond. What’s so bad about these sins? How do they apply to presentday life and society, and how can they influence our wellbeing and the wellbeing of those around us? And can nonChristians benefit from this concept? This essay delves into the mother of
How to Build Self-Discipline: The Stoic Way | Stoicism for Discipline | Einzelgänger
How to Build SelfDiscipline: The Stoic Way | Stoicism for Discipline
Stoicism for Inner Peace (book): https://einzelganger.co/innerpeaceThe Stoics considered discipline a virtue, along with other related qualities like perseverance, endurance, highmindedness, and selfcontrol. The Stoics favored hard work and spending their days wisely. Seneca, for example, urges us not to waste our time and act no
How to Overcome Yourself | Nietzsche’s Superman | Einzelgänger
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 Su
How to Reduce the Pain of Life | Arthur Schopenhauer | Einzelgänger
How to Reduce the Pain of Life | Arthur Schopenhauer
The nineteenthcentury German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer observed that nature is driven by an allencompassing force, which he called Will, or more specifically, the WillToLive. This force is unconscious, aimless, and blind, and gives rise to an insatiable striving within human beings. We live our lives grasping, craving, and attaching oursel
The Man Who Hated The World (Animated Short Story) | Einzelgänger
The Man Who Hated The World (Animated Short Story)
In a dirty prison cell, there lived a man who dedicated his whole life to isolating himself from the world. As opposed to most prisoners, he wasn’t put there against his will. This man voluntarily lived in a prison cell, knowing that he could walk out anytime he wanted. Nevertheless, he never tried.“Why should I?” he told himself every time this a
Are the Rich Screwing Us Over? | Marxism Explored | Einzelgänger
Are the Rich Screwing Us Over? | Marxism Explored
Many who read Marx discover that his ideas are terrifyingly relevant to today’s capitalist system. Looking at the inequality it produces, the system seems pretty rigged against the working class… which is most of us. This video explores Marxism.Video: Are the Rich Screwing Us Over? | Marxism ExploredSupport the channel:
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Why Not Needing People is Great | Einzelgänger
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 th
Become Unconquerable | Stoic Philosophy | Einzelgänger
Become Unconquerable | Stoic Philosophy
The ancient Stoics produced a treasure trove of wisdom on becoming unconquerable. They believed that people cannot be conquered by anything external, as long as they don’t give away the power over their faculties. The only way external things can influence us is when we, ourselves, let them. If we feel that something has defeated us, it’s us defeating oursel
Let Go of the Past (Marcus Aurelius) | Einzelgänger
Let Go of the Past (Marcus Aurelius)
Marcus Aurelius stated that the past “signifies as much as nothing and is at present indifferent.” It’s not that events that have happened in the past don’t influence the present or that we cannot learn from past events. It’s just that we cannot work with the past, as it’s out of our reach. And often, our memories of the past are scrambled, and ways to verify w
Why Optimism Makes Us Sad | Are We Better Off Being Pessimists? | Einzelgänger
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 eve
What If The World is Actually a Prison? | The Philosophy of Arthur Schopenhauer | Einzelgänger
What If The World is Actually a Prison? | The Philosophy of Arthur Schopenhauer
What if this world is actually one giant prison? When the 19thcentury philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer observed the amount of pain that we experience during our lifetimes, he concluded that it’s not happiness and pleasure we’re after, but a reduction of the ongoing suffering that’s an inherent part of existence.When we
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