Stoicism Path

Which one is the most misleading belief?

"The kind of ‘wisdom’ that quietly ruins you."

💬 Which one did you vote for, and why?
Let’s talk in the comments.

5 months ago | [YT] | 0

Stoicism Path

We all want control.
Control over our time, our emotions, our lives...

But what if the need for control is just fear in disguise?
In this video, I explore three philosophical journeys that challenge our obsession with control — from Stoicism, Existentialism, and a touch of brutal self-awareness.

This isn’t a motivational speech.
It’s a quiet conversation… with your own mind.

If you're tired of pretending you’ve “got it all together” — this one’s for you.

🎥 Watch here → https://youtu.be/niLp5Uvy1sY

Let the silence speak louder than advice.

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5 months ago | [YT] | 0

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🖤 FROM LOSS TO CLARITY
"You stopped chasing people… and somehow, found yourself instead.
Was that loss... or clarity?"

We spend so much of life chasing — validation, love, acceptance...
And then one day, we stop.
Not because we gave up,
but because something deeper woke up inside us.
The silence that follows isn’t emptiness…
it’s the sound of you, returning to yourself.

✨ Have you ever walked away from someone or something…
and felt like you finally found peace?
Was it painful at first? Or freeing?

I’d love to hear your thoughts below.
Sometimes your words might be exactly what someone else needs to read today. 💬

☕ And if you're on your own journey of reflection,
you might enjoy my journal series — filled with sarcasm, truth, and just enough chaos to keep it real.
Take a look here: www.amazon.com/author/karenmcchaos

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5 months ago | [YT] | 9

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🖤 To Those Who Still Sit in the Dark, Silently Thinking...

This channel was never made to impress.
It exists for people like you...
The ones who keep their chaos quiet,
who turn pain into poetry,
and who prefer a blank page over bad advice.

So, I made something.
Not answers. Not healing.
Just 3 journals full of sarcastic prompts, existential questions,
and enough empty space to lose your mind—safely.

📓 Explore the collection:
• Daily Delusions & Other Fun Lies I Tell Myself
→ a.co/d/6wYjVqu

• The Official Log of My Existential Crisis
→ a.co/d/a7HidWH

• Probably Useless Thoughts
→ a.co/d/d0rd48E

If writing feels better than explaining...
These might feel like home.

Thanks for staying.
Even in silence.

5 months ago | [YT] | 6

Stoicism Path

🖤 What Is Dark Philosophy?

It’s not about being depressed.
It’s not about glorifying pain.

It’s about finally admitting...
that life isn’t always fair,
people don’t always care,
and sometimes — silence says more than a thousand self-help quotes.

This channel?
It speaks the language of the broken...
but not to fix them.
To remind them they’re not insane... just awake.

You’ll find:

Cold truths dressed as calm wisdom

Stoicism with emotional bruises

Reflections that sting, but heal

And yes... a dash of sarcasm, because pretending everything’s fine is exhausting.


So if you’ve ever sat in the dark and thought,
"Wow... I’m tired of pretending to be okay,"
Welcome.
You’re not lost — you’re just done with illusions.



🎬 This channel isn’t for everyone.

Just the ones who feel everything, say nothing, and laugh when it hurts.



Subscribe... or don’t. Free will is an illusion anyway. 😌

5 months ago | [YT] | 2

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Some truths don’t need paragraphs — just one sentence with no filter.

And let’s be honest... most people don’t want the truth.
They just want a more poetic lie.

That’s why we started a series of short, brutal thoughts —
6 seconds each, designed to hurt a little.

Not because we’re edgy.
But because life doesn’t always offer closure.
Sometimes, it just gives you a moment of silence and expects you to heal.

These aren’t motivational quotes.
They’re philosophy stripped of sugar —
the kind that asks:
"Are you growing? Or just becoming a better actor?"

In the age of content overdose, we prefer to keep it short.

➤ Healing.
➤ Disappearing.
➤ Escaping noise disguised as love.
➤ Pretending to be okay, like a professional.

One thought at a time. No fake optimism, no hollow advice.

🔻 Watch the full series below, but only if you’re ready:
🎥 When bro said series: www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

🎥 Dark philosophy: www.youtube.com/playlist?list...


🕯️Because sometimes the most honest voice is the one you hear at 3AM.

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6 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 2

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How Stoicism Helps You Beat Laziness (Without Forcing Yourself)


"If a man knows not to which port he sails, no wind is favorable." – Seneca



Let’s be honest—sometimes we know exactly what needs to be done, but we still end up scrolling, binge-watching, or just lying there… stuck in that cozy grip of laziness.

Been there? Same.

The cool thing is: Stoicism actually gets it. It doesn’t judge you for being lazy—it teaches you how to work with it, instead of against it.

Here’s how Stoic wisdom can help you get out of a rut and start moving again, gently but effectively.




1. Focus on What You Can Control

One of the key Stoic ideas is the Dichotomy of Control:

> Some things are up to us. Some things are not.



Laziness often creeps in when we feel overwhelmed or powerless. Like when you look at your to-do list and think, “No way I’m finishing all this.”

Instead of trying to do everything, zoom in:

Can you show up for just 5 minutes?

Can you write one sentence?

Can you stretch for 30 seconds?


That’s all within your control. And guess what? That small action builds momentum.




2. Accept Your Feelings with Amor Fati

Amor Fati means "love your fate." It’s about embracing whatever happens—including your own laziness.

Ask yourself:

“Why do I feel this way right now?”
Maybe you’re tired. Maybe you’re afraid. Maybe you’re just overwhelmed.



Whatever it is, don’t fight it. Understand it. Once you do, it loses its power over you.




3. Create Systems, Not Just Motivation

The Stoics didn’t rely on motivation—they relied on discipline and daily practice.

Marcus Aurelius didn’t write in his journal because he felt like it. He did it because it was part of his system to stay grounded.

Try this:

Morning: Write down one thing you want to do today.

Evening: Reflect—Did you do it? How did it feel?


Forget motivation. Build habits.



4. Stay Connected to Your Purpose (Telos)

In Stoicism, telos means your higher purpose—the reason behind what you do.

When you remind yourself of that purpose, even the smallest task feels meaningful.

“I’m not just writing today. I’m building something bigger. I’m growing.”



Print it. Pin it. Say it out loud. Keep your why close.




🔥 Final Thoughts

Laziness isn’t something to beat yourself up over. It’s just a signal. And with a bit of Stoic wisdom, you can turn that signal into action.

So next time you’re stuck, remember:

Control what you can 🎯

Embrace your state of mind 🧘

Build daily habits 🔁

Keep your purpose close 🔥


You don’t need to feel inspired to move. You just need to take one small step.

7 months ago | [YT] | 1

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THE POWER OF LETTING GO

We cling. We resist. We fight against the tide of reality, believing that if we just try a little harder, hold on a little longer, we can force the world to bend to our will. But what if true power—true mastery—lies not in holding on, but in letting go?

We have been conditioned to believe that letting go is a form of weakness. That to move on is to surrender. That to forgive is to justify. And that to accept is to lose. Yet, the greatest minds in history—especially the Stoics—taught us the exact opposite: suffering is not caused by external events but by our attachments to them.

We suffer because we expect fairness in an indifferent world.
We suffer because we demand loyalty from those incapable of giving it.
We suffer because we believe that our pain is validated only when it is acknowledged by others.

But reality does not work that way. The world does not stop to grant us closure. People do not always apologize. Justice is not always served. And if we wait for the universe to correct every wrong before we allow ourselves peace, we will spend our entire lives in turmoil.

Why Letting Go is Strength, Not Weakness

The Stoics did not advocate for passive acceptance of injustice. They did not believe in being doormats. But they understood that the most powerful thing a person can do is master their own mind.

When someone betrays you, the event itself is neutral. It is neither good nor bad—it simply is. It is only when we attach our emotions, our expectations, and our ego to that event that it gains the power to hurt us. We replay the moment in our minds. We craft stories of victimhood. We tell ourselves that we deserve better. But none of this changes reality. It only deepens our wounds.

To let go does not mean to excuse or forget. It means to take back control. It means to decide that no person, no event, and no injustice will have the power to poison your peace.

Think of Marcus Aurelius, who ruled an empire plagued by betrayal, war, and loss. Did he waste time cursing his enemies? No. He wrote in his Meditations:

"Choose not to be harmed—and you won’t feel harmed. Don’t feel harmed—and you haven’t been."

It is not the event itself that breaks us, but our interpretation of it. And we always have control over that.

What Letting Go Actually Looks Like

Letting go is not passive. It is not about ignoring pain or pretending we are unaffected. It is an active, deliberate process of choosing wisdom over emotional chaos.

Letting go means refusing to chase after people who have made it clear they do not value us. If someone consistently fails to appreciate your presence, your energy is better spent elsewhere.

Letting go means releasing the need for apologies. Not everyone who hurts you will recognize their wrongs. But their lack of remorse is their burden, not yours.

Letting go means accepting that life is not fair. The universe does not owe us anything, and waiting for justice in a world that thrives on randomness is a recipe for misery.

Letting go means not taking things personally. The way people treat you is often more about them than about you. Someone’s betrayal is a reflection of their character, not your worth.


And most importantly:

Letting go means reclaiming your peace. Your thoughts, your time, and your emotions are yours alone. If you continue to dwell in resentment, you are allowing the past to dictate your present. But the past is gone. The only place it lives is in your mind.


The Freedom of Letting Go

When we let go, we become untouchable. Not because we stop feeling, but because we stop allowing those feelings to control us. Imagine walking through life with the unshakable confidence that no matter what happens, no matter who leaves, no matter what injustice occurs—you will remain steady, unbroken, and at peace.

That is true power. That is what the Stoics mastered.

Epictetus put it simply:

"If someone succeeds in provoking you, realize that your mind is complicit in the provocation."

We cannot control what others do. But we can control whether or not we allow it to affect us.

Let go. Not because they deserve peace, but because you do.


How to Cultivate the Mindset of Letting Go

Letting go is not an overnight transformation. It is a discipline, a practice—one that requires awareness, effort, and patience. The Stoics trained themselves to master this art, and we can do the same.

Here’s how:

1. See Things as They Are, Not as You Wish Them to Be

One of the greatest sources of suffering is denial. We refuse to accept that something has ended, that a person is not who we thought they were, or that life has taken a turn we didn’t expect.

The Stoics taught that wisdom begins with seeing reality clearly. Marcus Aurelius reminded himself daily:

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

Let go of the fantasy. See things for what they are. A betrayal is a betrayal, not a mystery to solve. A rejection is a rejection, not a challenge to win. The sooner you accept reality, the sooner you can move forward.

2. Detach from the Need for Closure

Many of us remain stuck because we crave closure—an explanation, an apology, a final conversation that ties everything up neatly. But closure is often an illusion. The truth is, we don’t need it to move on.

The Stoics understood that external validation is fleeting. You don’t need an apology to forgive. You don’t need an explanation to accept. You don’t need a final word to walk away. You simply decide: I am done carrying this.

3. Shift Your Perspective on Pain

Pain is inevitable. Loss, betrayal, disappointment—these are part of life. But the Stoics saw pain as a teacher rather than an enemy.

Epictetus said:

"It’s not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."

Every painful experience is an opportunity to strengthen your mind. If someone betrays you, instead of dwelling in anger, ask: What has this taught me? How has this made me wiser? The moment you extract wisdom from pain, you transform it from a source of suffering into a source of power.

4. Control Your Response, Not the Outcome

Much of our frustration comes from trying to control things beyond our power—how others behave, how they feel about us, how situations unfold. But the Stoics knew that the only thing we ever truly own is our response.

Seneca wrote:

"We suffer more in imagination than in reality."

We replay scenarios, argue with ghosts of the past, and torment ourselves with what ifs. But all of this is wasted energy. The past is set. The only thing left to do is decide how you will move forward.

5. Redirect Your Energy Toward Growth

The best revenge is not anger. It is flourishing. Nothing disturbs those who tried to break you more than seeing you unaffected, thriving, and at peace.

Instead of feeding your resentment, feed your future. Take all that energy you would have spent on bitterness and use it to improve yourself. Work on your goals, strengthen your mind, and build a life that proves your past does not define you.

The Ultimate Realization: Nothing is Permanent

In the end, the greatest lesson of letting go is this: everything is temporary.

Pain fades. Wounds heal. People come and go. What once seemed unbearable becomes a distant memory. The things that consume you today will barely cross your mind years from now.

Marcus Aurelius often meditated on this truth:

"Soon you will have forgotten all things, and all things will have forgotten you."

This is not meant to be a depressing thought. It is liberation. It means that no matter what happens, it will pass. You will survive. You will move on. And one day, you will wonder why you ever allowed it to trouble you in the first place.

Final Thought: Let Go for Your Own Peace

At its core, letting go is not about the other person. It is not about saying what happened was okay. It is not about pretending it didn’t hurt. It is about choosing yourself.

Your mind is your home. Will you clutter it with bitterness and regret, or will you make space for peace?

Your time is limited. Will you spend it dragging the past into the present, or will you use it to create a better future?

Your power lies in this moment, in this choice:

Let go. Not because they deserve it. But because you do.

9 months ago | [YT] | 4

Stoicism Path

If you could master only ONE Stoic virtue, which one would you choose?

Stoicism offers profound wisdom, but if you had to focus on just one principle to guide your life, which would it be?

9 months ago | [YT] | 4

Stoicism Path

🎬 New Video Alert! 🎬

Unlock the timeless wisdom of Stoicism in our latest video: "Unlock the Ancient Wisdom of Stoicism | Socrates & Marcus Aurelius."

In this video, we dive deep into:
✅ The Power of Discipline
✅ Memento Mori: Embracing Mortality
✅ Inner Peace Through Acceptance
✅ The Art of Living

If you're ready to master your mind and live with true purpose, this video is for you.

👉 Watch now (https://youtu.be/lNYSbEeilwA) and let me know your thoughts in the comments!

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