For what a man is in himself, what accompanies him when he is alone, what no one can give or take away, is obviously more essential to him than everything he has in the way of possessions, or even what he may be in the eyes of the world.
Nevertheless, Tao and Its Creation are One in essence, though They are called by different names. The passage which exists between Them is a doorway to all that which is miraculous.
You have made many efforts and wandered much, but you have nowhere found happiness; not in syllogisms, not in riches, not in fame or pleasure, not in anything. Where, then, is it?
Life is long enough to allow the accomplishment of the very greatest things if the whole of it is well invested. But when it is squandered in luxury and carelessness we perceive that it has passed away before we were aware that it was passing.
Let no one be slow to seek wisdom when he is young nor weary in the search thereof when he is grown old. For no age is too early or too late for the health of the soul.
With the thesis of need and abundance as the cause of human suffering, Schopenhauer is still spot on long time after his death. But in the sphere of abundance, the existential boredom has been joined by the existential stress. As Schopenhauer diagnosed, abundance gives birth to existential boredom. This constantly drives us to prescribe new motives to the will, which leads to a continuous acceleration of society by increasing the satiety level and addictive behavior. The price of acceleration is the existential stress.
Maté traces the roots of our current health crisis to the trauma and stress that are endemic in our society. He argues that these factors contribute to a range of chronic illnesses, including addiction, depression, and heart disease. Maté offers a path to healing that emphasizes self-compassion, understanding, and taking responsibility for one's own health. He argues that we need to create a society that is more supportive and less stressful in order to promote genuine health and well-being.
The video explores the root causes of trauma and its impact on individuals.
Then I got into Memphis and some began to say the threats, or talk about the threats that were out, what would happen to me, from some of our sick white brothers. Well, I don’t know what will happen now. We’ve got some difficult days ahead. But it really doesn’t matter with me now, because I’ve been to the mountaintop, and I don’t mind.
