Einzelgänger

From the moment we are born as human beings, the people around us prepare us to fit the herd. We start out as being part of a family, and then we expand our social life with friends, acquaintances, colleagues, and, in many cases, a significant other. People tend to work together and spend time with each other, and thus, they form a welloiled machine called society.Living among the herd has many benefits, like safety, security, access to other people including potential mates, and a shared identity that creates a sense of self. But in some cases, the herd doesn’t want you anymore, and you become an outcast. Or you don’t want the herd anymore, and you become a recluse. Or, perhaps, a little bit of both.No matter what the reason is: some people just don’t seem to belong. And when you don’t belong, you’re an outsider; an outcast. So, how do we handle being an outsider? What about those that don't belong?This video explores the fate of those outsiders and outcasts that live outside the herd.Support the channel:

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VYEN AmberCreative Commons (attributions):Madness painting: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Madness._Wellcome_L0010059.jpg

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Solitude Wilson: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Richard_Wilson,_Solitude,_c._17621770,_NGA_61395.jpg#loner #solitude #outsider00:00 Intro

01:21 The outsider: choice or condemnation?

03:07 The herd versus solitude

05:07 Hermits & recluses

06:25 Wrapup

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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.

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 resource.

Disclaimer: This audio project is an independent interpretation of content originally created by Einzelgänger. It was made by a listener who resonates deeply with the channel’s quiet reflections on philosophy, solitude, and selfmastery - and seeks to share that experience in a format suited for stillness, movement, or anything in between. This is not an official production of Einzelgänger, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the creator. All rights to the original material remain with Einzelgänger. If you represent the channel and wish to get in touch regarding this adaptation, please feel free to reach out.

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Keywords: self improvement, meditation, mental health philosophy, modern philosophy, existential crisis, meaning of life, loneliness

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What if vulnerability is not a weakness but an act of courage that could lead us to reach goals, overcome fears, and make genuine connections?Video: You're not a weakass for showing who you areSupport the channel:

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https://www.youtube.com/user/JRStoneart#vulnerability #vulnerable #shame00:00 Introduction

01:38 The stigma around vulnerability

06:01 Stop caring what people think

12:28 Embracing vulnerability

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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.

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 resource.

Disclaimer: This audio project is an independent interpretation of content originally created by Einzelgänger. It was made by a listener who resonates deeply with the channel’s quiet reflections on philosophy, solitude, and selfmastery - and seeks to share that experience in a format suited for stillness, movement, or anything in between. This is not an official production of Einzelgänger, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the creator. All rights to the original material remain with Einzelgänger. If you represent the channel and wish to get in touch regarding this adaptation, please feel free to reach out.

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Keywords: eastern philosophy, epictetus, mindfulness, taoism, stoic philosophy, buddhist teachings, schopenhauer

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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 pretty negative charge, pointing to a state of emotional numbness.The Stoic meaning of ‘apatheia’ is different, as it refers to a mind that isn’t disturbed by the passions (or “patheia”), not the absence of emotions altogether. So, being ‘apathetic’ in the Stoic sense means ‘being undisturbed by the passions’ or ‘equanimity,’ a pleasurable state in which we feel emotionally calm and content. But what about the opposite, namely, being ‘pathetic?’ This video explores the roots of patheticness, the harmful consequences, and how we can avoid being pathetic through the lens of Stoic philosophy.Support the channel:

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01:24 What makes us pathetic?

06:10 Pathos expained

10:43 How to stop being pathetic?

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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.

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 resource.

Disclaimer: This audio project is an independent interpretation of content originally created by Einzelgänger. It was made by a listener who resonates deeply with the channel’s quiet reflections on philosophy, solitude, and selfmastery - and seeks to share that experience in a format suited for stillness, movement, or anything in between. This is not an official production of Einzelgänger, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the creator. All rights to the original material remain with Einzelgänger. If you represent the channel and wish to get in touch regarding this adaptation, please feel free to reach out.

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Keywords: meaning of life, buddhism, western philosophy, existential crisis, stoic philosophy, solitude, loneliness, philosophy podcast

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