
Philosophies for Life
Philosophies for Life is all about giving ancient wisdom for modern living.
We are dedicated towards giving out life-changing philosophical ideas that will help you improve all the aspects of your life - spirituality, finance, relationships, mental and emotional.
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Mar 15, 2024 • 23min
31: How To Embrace Your Authentic Self - Martin Heidegger (Existentialism)
In this episode we will be talking about how to embrace your authentic self from the philosophy of Martin Heidegger. Martin Heidegger embraced existentialism and is considered as one of the most influential philosophers of the 20th century.
Martin Heidegger suggests that humans are distinct from animals and objects because we have a unique way of existing in the world. Unlike animals, we have self-awareness and consciousness, allowing us to reflect on our place in the world and actively engage with it. This active engagement with our surroundings distinguishes human existence from mere presence. He calls this human existence "Dasein," which means "there-being" in German, emphasizing our connection to the world. By understanding that we can think about ourselves and make choices, we can be true to who we really are and follow what matters to us. Being authentic means actively shaping our lives and the world, living by what we believe in. In this video, we'll explore how to embrace your authentic self from the philosophy of Martin Heidegger. So here are 5 ways to embrace your authentic self from the philosophy of Martin Heidegger.
01. Choose freely
02. Practice Resoluteness
03. Recognize Facticity
04. Embrace Being-in-the-World
05. Practice being towards death
I hope you listening to this episode and hope these 5 ways on how to embrace your authentic self from the philosophy of Martin Heidegger will add value to your life.
Martin Heidegger was born in Germany in 1889 and is one of the most influential philosophers of the 20th century. While he rejected traditional religious faith during his university years, he embraced a philosophical existential worldview. His notable works include "Being and Time," "The Question Concerning Technology," and “The Origin of the Work of Art”.

Mar 8, 2024 • 20min
30: How To Stay Calm - Lao Tzu (Taoism)
In this episode, we will be talking about how to stay calm from the wisdom of Lao Tzu. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher who is known to be the founder of Taoism and the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, the Tao Te Ching.
So with that in mind, here are 5 things we need to keep calm from the wisdom of Lao Tzu -
01. Embrace simplicity
02. Practice mindfulness
03. Practice non-action
04. Connect with nature
05. Embrace change
We hope you enjoyed listening to this episode and hope these lessons from the philosophy of Lao Tzu will help you to keep calm in your life.
Taoism is a Chinese philosophy attributed to Lao Tzu which contributed to the folk religion of the people primarily in the rural areas of China and became the official religion of the country under the Tang Dynasty. Taoism is therefore both a philosophy and a religion. Taoism teaches to embrace wonder and the joy in living gracefully with style. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer who is known to be the founder of Taoism. He is also credited as the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, the Tao Te Ching and his words can apply to people all over the world.

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Feb 23, 2024 • 18min
29: 5 Easy Ways To Stop Worrying - Lao Tzu (Taoism)
Discover 5 ways to stop worrying from the wisdom of Lao Tzu including slowing down, surrendering to life's flow, embracing the present, simplifying, and letting go of ego. Explore Taoism's teachings on embracing wonder and living gracefully while finding inner peace through mindfulness, gratitude, and simplicity.

Feb 16, 2024 • 22min
28: How To Think Positively - Marcus Aurelius (Stoicism)
In this episode we will be talking about how to think positively from the wisdom of Marcus Aurelius. Marcus Aurelius was a devout student of the philosophy of Stoicism and constructed a series of autobiographical writings, now known as the Meditations.
So here are 5 ways to think positively from Marcus Aurelius-
01. Realize The Importance Of Thought
02. Learn To Transform Your Thoughts
03. Practice Premeditatio Malorum
04. Live In The Present
05. Practice Gratitude
I hope you enjoyed listening to this episode and hope you find these insights form Marcus Aurelius will help you in thinking positively.
Even though Marcus Aurelius wrote it 2,000 years ago — his insights on Stoicism still carry strong weight today. Stoicism is a school of Hellenistic philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium in Athens in the early 3rd century BC. Even though it is over 2000 years old, more and more people are discovering how Stoicism is not only relevant to modern times, but can be applied in very simple, yet strong ways.

Feb 2, 2024 • 16min
27: How To Be Spiritual - Lao Tzu (Taoism)
In this episode we will be talking about how to be spiritual by using Lao Tzu’s 4 cardinal virtues. Lao Tzu is considered to be the founder of Taoism and is also credited as the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, Tao Te Ching.
So here are 4 cardinal virtues from the wisdom of Lao Tzu, that will help you be spiritual -
01. Reverence for life
02. Natural Sincerity
03. Gentleness
04. Supportiveness
I hope you enjoyed watching the video and hope that these insights will help you become spiritual.
Taoism is a Chinese philosophy attributed to Lao Tzu which contributed to the folk religion of the people primarily in the rural areas of China and became the official religion of the country under the Tang Dynasty. Taoism is therefore both a philosophy and a religion. Taoism teaches to embrace wonder and the joy in living gracefully with style. Lao Tzu is a central figure in Chinese culture, but his words can apply to people all over the world. Hope we could add value with this video.

Jan 26, 2024 • 15min
26: 10 Life Lessons From The Taoist Master Lao Tzu (Taoism)
In this episode, we will be talking about 10 Life Lessons from the Taoist master, Lao Tzu. Lao Tzu is considered to be the founder of Taoism and is also credited as the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, Tao Te Ching.
So here are 10 Taoism lessons that we can learn from Lao Tzu
01. Look within and you will find everything you need
02. By letting go, you become free
03. Let go of your labels if you truly want to know yourself
04. Pay no attention to evil and it will crumble away
05. Kindness and compassion for others will always win in the end
06. Be yourself without caring what others think
07. Wisdom and strength come from remaining humble
08. Change is inevitable, so embrace it, even if it seems uncomfortable
09. Learn to follow first if you ever wish to lead
10. Always go with the flow
Taoism is a Chinese philosophy attributed to Lao Tzu which contributed to the folk religion of the people primarily in the rural areas of China and became the official religion of the country under the Tang Dynasty. Taoism is therefore both a philosophy and a religion. Taoism teaches to embrace wonder and the joy in living gracefully with style. Lao Tzu is a central figure in Chinese culture, but his words can apply to people all over the world. Hope we could add value with this video.

Jan 19, 2024 • 13min
25: How To Build Self Discipline - Marcus Aurelius (Stoicism)
In this episode we will be talking about 10 important insights for building your Self Discipline from the writings of Marcus Aurelius. He was also a devout student of the philosophy of Stoicism. During his rule, Aurelius found the time to construct a series of autobiographical writings, now known as the Meditations. In these writings, the Marcus Aurelius offered a number of key insights on how to build self discipline.
So here are 10 important insights for self discipline from Marcus Aurelius.
1. Self Discipline starts with finding your purpose
2. Count on yourself
3. Show up every day
4. Practice voluntary hardship
5. Practice dichotomy of control
6. Never play the victim
7. Practice delayed gratification
8. Ignore naysayers
9. Find wise people to emulate
10. Honestly review your day
I hope you enjoyed listening to this episode and hope you find these insights very insights very helpful to for your self discipline.
Even though Marcus Aurelius wrote it 2,000 years ago — his insights on Stoicism still carry strong weight today. Stoicism is a school of Hellenistic philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium in Athens in the early 3rd century BC. Even though it is over 2000 years old, more and more people are discovering how Stoicism is not only relevant to modern times, but can be applied in very simple, yet strong ways.

Jan 12, 2024 • 15min
24: How To Live Your Life - Marcus Aurelius (Stoicism)
In this episode we will be talking about 10 ways to live our life from the writings of Marcus Aurelius. He was also a devout student of the philosophy of Stoicism. During his rule, Aurelius found the time to construct a series of autobiographical writings, now known as the Meditations. In these writings, the Marcus Aurelius offered a number of key insights on how to live a life.
So here are 10 ways to live your life from Marcus Aurelius.
01. Be Grateful
02. Show Empathy and take care of your life
03. Be Mindful
04. Practice Virtuousness
05. Willingly contribute
06. Revenge is not necessary
07. Have Patience
08. Maintain Social Relationships
09. Be genuine, modest and truthful
10. Accept and appreciate yourself
I hope you enjoyed watching the video and hope you find these insights very helpful to for your life.
Even though Marcus Aurelius wrote it 2,000 years ago — his insights on Stoicism still carry strong weight today. Stoicism is a school of Hellenistic philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium in Athens in the early 3rd century BC. Even though it is over 2000 years old, more and more people are discovering how Stoicism is not only relevant to modern times, but can be applied in very simple, yet strong ways.

Jan 5, 2024 • 21min
23: 6 Ways To Journal Like Marcus Aurelius (Stoicism)
In this episode, we will talk about 6 ways to journal from the wisdom of Marcus Aurelius. Marcus Aurelius was the emperor of Rome from 161 to 180 AD. He is considered as the last of the Five Good Emperors and one of the most influential Stoic philosophers. His work continues to inspire to this day, thanks to his daily journaling practice. Aurelius’ journals were gathered together posthumously and were published as Meditations, although it is unknown precisely when the work first appeared. Journaling enabled Aurelius to take a step back from the pressures of being an emperor and reflect objectively on the world around him so that he could ground and center himself. Journaling also enabled him to keep his mind in top condition, as well as giving him a record he could review at the end of the day to see if he really had been his best self.
The ancient practice of journaling has many practical applications in the modern world. It is a form of daily reflection that will keep you focused on your goals and help you live your best life, so with that in mind, in this video we bring you six ways to Journal like Marcus Aurelius.
So here are six ways to journal like Marcus Aurelius:
01. Express Yourself Freely
02. Write about your sage
03. Write about the worst possible outcome
04. Reflect on your day
05. Be Grateful
06. Be consistent
I hope you enjoyed watching 6 Ways To Journal Like Marcus Aurelius find the lessons helpful in your life.
Even though Marcus Aurelius wrote it 2,000 years ago — his insights on Stoicism still carry strong weight today. Stoicism is a school of Hellenistic philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium in Athens in the early 3rd century BC. Even though it is over 2000 years old, more and more people are discovering how Stoicism is not only relevant to modern times, but can be applied in very simple, yet strong ways.

Dec 29, 2023 • 20min
22: 7 Things To Do In Your Evenings - Marcus Aurelius (Stoicism Evening Routine)
In this episode, we will be talking about 7 things you can do in your evenings from the evening routine of Marcus Aurelius. Marcus Aurelius was a Roman Emperor and a student of Stoicism. During his rule, Aurelius constructed a series of autobiographical writings, now known as the Meditations.
Marcus Aurelius was a Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 AD and is considered as the last of the Five Good Emperors. During his time, he constructed a series of autobiographical writings known as the Meditations, in which he constantly advocated for finding stillness in life and while his meditations regularly speak of the importance of waking up early and seizing the day, he also stressed the importance of taking time to retreat into oneself and find stillness. Thanks to his journalling, we have a fair idea of what his evening routine would have looked like and in this video we will be diving into 7 different things Marcus Aurelius would have done in his evenings and how we can follow or adapt that routine to our modern day lives.
So here are 7 things you can do in your evenings from the evening routine of Marcus Aurelius -
01. Eliminate external Stimuli
02. Get some physical Exercise
03. Review your day
04. Contemplate your personal sage
05. Take a view from above
06. Spend time with family
07. Prepare for mornings
I hope you enjoyed listening to these 7 things you can do in your evenings from the evening routine of Marcus Aurelius and find them helpful in your life.
Even though Marcus Aurelius wrote it 2,000 years ago — his insights on Stoicism still carry strong weight today. Stoicism is a school of Hellenistic philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium in Athens in the early 3rd century BC. Even though it is over 2000 years old, more and more people are discovering how Stoicism is not only relevant to modern times, but can be applied in very simple, yet strong ways.