When Life Hurts, Care Less About It | The Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius

Unlike many Roman Emperors, he did not indulge in the many pleasures he had access to, like getting drunk on wine and watching sadistic games in the Colosseum. Marcus Aurelius wanted to fulfill the task Fortune had given him, which was serving humanity. So, he cared deeply about fulfilling his purpose. But to do so, he had to care less about the things that aren’t worthy nor wise to care about. And these things are many.

Video: When Life Hurts, Care Less About It | The Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius

Support the channel:
✔️ Bitcoin: 3HQnEz1LQ4G6dqN2LdZgzc7qoJjJCyWjTC
(Donated BTC and want in the credits? Send me an email with the amount/address)

🎞️ Animations and thumbnail art by Munkaa:

Purchase Stoicism for Inner Peace (affiliate links):

Purchase Unoffendable (affiliate links):

Merchandise:
🛍️ Merchandise design by Punksthetic Art:

#stoicism #marcusaurelius #stoic

00:00 - Intro
02:25 - Intro II
02:52 - The future
05:40 - The past
09:22 - The present

[gogrowglow]

"We suffer more in our imagination than in reality."

[routhuthirupathi]

If you ever listen to anything while reading comments, let it be this - go to borlest and read the book whispers of manifestation, then come back and thank me

[evelynwilliams]

"The future only bothers us because we think about it. It does not exist outside the mind."

[biggaydave]

I’m currently suicidal. This and many of your other videos are showing me how I can have a future. Thank you for going to such lengths to share all this knowledge with others.

[yohaizilber]

"It is not death that a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live.”― Marcus Aurelius

[Belief_Before_Glory]

"You have power over your mind — not outside events. Realize this and you will find great strength."
—Marcus Aurelius

[SumTingWong]

My life changed (for the better) almost instantly when I realized that “not giving a f*ck” was not only okay, but essential to being happy. I also stopped watching the news, which helped even more.

[jaralirasarino]

Interesting fact: the song that is played at 4:15 is called Seikilos Epitaph, and it is the oldest surviving musical composition. A man left it written on his wife's grave and the lyrics says:
"While you live, shine
have no grief at all
life exists only for a short while
and Time demands his due"

[jorger]

"We are not affected by what happens to us, but by what we tell ourselves about what happens to us." Epictetus

[AspieMemoires]

Recently got diagnosed with stage 2 brain cancer at 28. Had to have a tumor removed.
Lot of people around me acting like it’s the end of the world for me.
While I meanwhile remember these lessons of Aurelius and am very ambivalent to the news. It just is what it is, if I die I die. Oh well.
Edit: People keep asking if I’m dead, i can’t very well reply even if I was dead now can I?
Edit: to those wishing me well, thank you. I am still alive. Been getting control of the situation more.
Edit: May 15, 2024 Still here. Goin strong, some days feels like Mind over Matter is a genuine help.

[GGG-gfwf]

I am sick and tired of feeling anxious all the time. I can’t taste what i eat i can’t sleep properly i can’t communicate properly i can’t even do the hobbies of mine that i used enjoyed. But i watched this and i haven’t felt this good for a long time. It was a huge relief. Thank you A LOT..

[y_zass]

This was my key to happiness. I used to worry about everything, now I don't worry about anything. I woke up one day and it hit me, I value my time more than money. I had never been more broke, but I never felt more rich. Money, material things, nothing compares to time!

[thinkfloyd]

"Worrying is like trying to figure out how to cross a river you might not come to." - Louis L'Amour

[EarlofChucklechester]

One thing I have realised is that you can never outrun your problems or negativity in this world you just have to accept this is the world we live and focus on things you can control to make it a better place if not everyone then at least for your family

[joannaedwards]

The more I listen to these messeges and apply what I've learned the easier my life becomes.
Turning 77 this May but it's never too late to improve one's life😊
Thank you from my whole heart❤.

[prihaps]

This is actually exactly how I survived being diagnosed with MS and put on 2 different types of chemo for it. From 2015 to 2022, I had to stop caring to survive.
I had to stop caring about everything I was losing in the process.
Luckily I have no children so as hard as losing everything is, I consider myself lucky.

I had to stop caring about my career that I could no longer do. Had to stop caring about my awesome credit, my car I was losing, my independence, my education (cannot work in my field of choice). Best thing I ever told myself was to stop caring about everything but my health in which I could control. 7 years later and picking up where I left off finally. Hoping I can get off disability and stay off while not caring. It’s a weird place to be in when getting an education.

[lovetrustandpixiedust]

Stoicism has truly helped me so much in coping with my anxiety. Seneca's Letters From a Stoic is also one of my all-time favourite books, and I recommend it to anyone who struggles with anxiety.

[kastenolsen]

Accept what is, what was, and let them go. Don't dwell on things out of your control. Accept what happens and move forward with life.

[Aashka_The_Mystic]

Basically, don't get upset, mad or worried about things you can't control. You can't control the future, so don't worry about it. You can prepare for it, but you can't control it. You can't control the past, so don't dwell on what should have or could have, don't let it consume you.

[jenana]

I’m so chill that people look at me like I’m emotionless but I’m running through every emotion in my head all the time