Philosophies for Life

Philosophies for Life
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6 snips
May 24, 2024 • 24min

34: Lao Tzu - How To Stop Trying Too Hard (Taoism)

Lao Tzu, the ancient Chinese philosopher known for founding Taoism and writing the Tao Te Ching, discusses how to stop trying too hard. Topics include practicing the art of non-doing, balancing Yin and Yang energy, embracing the void, letting go of attachments, practicing simplicity, and spending time in nature. The podcast explores the principles of Taoism, connecting with nature, and achieving harmony and fulfillment through letting go and embracing simplicity.
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Apr 19, 2024 • 21min

33: How To Unconditionally Love Yourself - Lao Tzu (Taoism)

In this episode we will be talking about how to love yourself from the philosophy 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 ways to love yourself from the wisdom of Lao Tzu-  01. Embrace your natural state 02. Let go of self-judgement  03. Live in the present 04. Trust the unfolding of the Tao 05. Cultivate inner stillness We hope you enjoyed listening to this episode-  and hope this video, how to love yourself, from the philosophy of Lao Tzu, will help you . 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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Apr 14, 2024 • 17min

32: Lao Tzu - How To Effortlessly Build Your Self Discipline (Taoism)

In this episode, we will talk about how to effortlessly build your self discipline from the philosophy 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 4 ways to effortlessly build your self discipline from the wisdom of Lao Tzu-  01. Stop trying too hard 02. Surrender to the flow of your Life 03. Maintain a balance 04. Overcome Your Own Demons We hope you enjoyed listening to this episode and hope this video, from the philosophy of Lao Tzu, helps you build your self discipline effortlessly. 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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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”.
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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.
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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. 
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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.
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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.
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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. 

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