The Stoic Art Of Stillness (12 Keys)

Stillness is that quiet moment when inspiration hits you. It’s that ability to step back and reflect. It’s what makes room for gratitude and happiness. It’s one of the most powerful forces on earth.

In this video Ryan Holiday talks about some key Stoic practices that will help you find stillness.

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[jonfibonacci]

🔑 go for a walk
🔑 stop watching the news
🔑 get it done early
🔑 journal
🔑 build an inner citadel
🔑 stay calm
🔑 try this practice (headspace app)
🔑 zoom out (shift to larger perspective)
🔑 be present
🔑 build a routine
🔑 make time for hobbies
🔑 spend time in water

As always, thanks Ryan

[Hollysuzette]

I let myself listen to your videos in the first 15 minutes of my walk. It's like a treat and gets me out the door.. Many thanks.

[StoicEvolution]

Epictetus: "We cannot choose our external circumstances, but we can always choose how we respond to them."

[uberdonkey]

Ryan Holiday is getting alot of criticism at the moment, but he is publicising the best and most useful parts of Stoicism. It's very impressive and indeed is a step forward in Stoicism (Stoicism isn't just something locked in the past, nor is it a rigoroualy defined creed.)

[dongyoon]

Im here the day after the US elections. Lessons here are so relevant right now.

[ralfsbendrats]

Many thanks for the info in this video!

[Khontis]

One of the best things I've found that helps with both my manic and my anger is going for walks. When my husband and I have a fight, and especially when we're at a point where we need to step away from each other to cool off because we're not getting anywhere and cooler heads prevail. I'll go for a walk. It helps get rid of my pent up 'manic/anger' energy and I can rant and rage and flail all while being outside getting good sunshine and fresh air and there's just something oddly comforting about how that no matter how much of your troubles you throw into the sky, there is still more than enough room for every football field in the world, the mall of america and three disneylands to spare.

[jasonevans]

Seeing this channel grow to so many Stoic subscribers is amazing. I can remember when there were approx 90k subs, and thinking "Why isn't this channel more popular?" But all that was needed is time and patience.

[Hush_Fairwind]

Perfect timing: I'm currently reading "Stillness is the Key".

[ronbilalo]

Watching your videos is a holiday holiday

[wellbeingwithmarissa]

I love the concept of stillness. 'Be still and know that I AM God' - Bible

[aaronwimberleymbamsf]

Great meditation to start the day! I beleive there was a whole school of philosophy founded by walkers- many label it as flaneurism/flanteurism or the peripatetics.

[Paulriffer]

This is a very good video. Is there a one anywhere discussing how events in your environment can influence what you should think, or do, or enjoy from moment to moment? 🤔

[jamesjazzy]

Regarding tony gonzalez statement: bill belichick has a losing record without tom brady... by quite a bit also after this year

[therealmag]

Never forget the "reward" part of building habits... a lot of people want have insane habits, and disciplines but they forget the small reward of doing the habit...

[rainguynw]

While I have embraced and largely practiced stoicism for many decades, I can’t help noting that this has become increasingly the domain of the affluent, or at least the comfortable seeking escape from the stress of modernity. While I know the basic concepts are valuable, it seems these days it often transforms into “naval gazing” amongst the affluent. It might be interesting for Ryan to give a seminar to a group of homeless people, and see how that lands.

[marciaodonnell]

I’ve struggled to obtain/maintain stillness for the past week while suffering with RSV. I pray and journal but the frustration of not feeling healthy clouds any peace I try to have. Suggestions?

[derek_]

I’ve been listening to your podcasts and read a lot of your material. Just had an incident that’s going to set me back a lot of money and struggling to accept it. Been back home after I broke up with my ex and living with parents now has just extended. Anyone have anything they can share with me to help?

[Scorpionwincheater]

This makes me so anxious because im exact opposite of these keys. Sad life

[brianzjones]

Watch local news, folks.

Avoid the national "get ratings" stuff in favor of the local team who is on even when it's slow and doesn't have to make stuff up to get you to tune in.

My pennies,
-bZj