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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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181: 7 Ways To Live Like A King (Even If You Make Less) - Marcus Aurelius (Stoicism)

Episode 181

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 • Duration 19:02

In this podcast we will be talking about 7 Ways To Live Like A King from the philosophy of Marcus Aurelius. Marcus Aurelius was an emperor of Rome and a devout student of the philosophy of Stoicism. He constructed a series of autobiographical writings, now known as the Meditations.

So here are 7 Ways To Live Like A King from the philosophy of Marcus Aurelius -
01. Deconstruct the Illusion of Luxury
02. Use money as a tool
03. Focus on what you can control
04. Take a "View from Above"
05. Reclaim your Present
06. Choose discomfort
07. Do your duty
We hope you enjoyed listening to this podcast and hope this video, from the philosophy of Marcus Aurelius, helps you live like a king.

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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180: Dostoevsky - Stop Caring What Others Think (About Your Status Or Finances) (Existentialism)

Episode 180

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 • Duration 19:37

In this podcast, we will be talking about How To Stop Caring What Others Think About Your Status Or Finances from the philosophy of Fyodor Dostoevsky. Fyodor Dostoevsky was a 19th-century novelist and philosopher whose ideas helped shape the philosophy of existentialism.

So with that in mind, here are 7 Ways To Stop Caring What Others Think About Your Status Or Finances from the philosophy of Fyodor Dostoevsky -
01. Money is just a tool, nothing more
02. Reject the Illusion of "Financial Salvation"
03. Financial hardship is just a situation
04. Nobody is watching you
05. Be Ordinary
06. Drop your pride
07. Practice "Active Love"
I hope you enjoyed listening to this audio and hope these 7 Ways To Stop Caring What Others Think About Your Status Or Finances from the philosophy of Fyodor Dostoevsky will add value to your life.

Fyodor Dostoevsky was a 19th century novelist and philosopher, considered by many to be one of the most influential authors in all of world literature. Born and raised in Tsarist Russia, Dostoevsky was heavily exposed to the misery and injustice characteristic of his time. Among his more marking experiences, he spent four years in a Siberian labour camp, went through compulsory military service in exile, and had to beg for money while in Western Europe due to his gambling addiction. And yet, despite his first-hand experience of misery and suffering, Dostoevsky remained hopeful and optimistic about what life is. He is considered to be one of the first writers to incorporate concepts of what we now know as existentialism. Dostoevsky’s works revolve around a few major themes like the meaning of life, the constancy of suffering, the divide between rationality and emotion, spirituality, and the various sides of the human condition. Some of his well known novels and essays are Crime and Punishment, The Brothers Karamazov, The Idiot, and Notes from the Underground. Through his novels and essays, Dostoevsky tried to make sense of the suffering and misery around him, attempting to find meaning and hope even in the bleakest of times. His work represents a deep dive into human suffering, the evil surrounding us, and the problems caused by moral corruption and in each of the universes he created, he gave ways to escape the apparent constant suffering and torment of his characters through moral virtue, love, compassion, and one’s own sense of meaning. His writings were heavily influential for the existentialist current of philosophy, representing sources of inspiration for other consecrated authors like Friedrich Nietzsche and Jean-Paul Sartre.

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171: Epictetus - Stop Worrying About Money (Works On Any Income) (Stoicism)

Episode 171

Saturday, May 9, 2026 • Duration 17:58

In this video we will be talking about 7 Ways to Stop Worrying About Money from the writings of Epictetus. Epictetus was one of the most influential teachers of the later years of the school of Stoicism.

So here are 7 ways from Epictetus’s discourses, that will help you to stop worrying about money -
01. Apply the Dichotomy of Control Rigorously
02. View Property as a Temporary Loan
03. Calculate the "Price of Tranquility"
04. Shrink the Denominator
05. Recognize Money as a "Preferred Indifferent"
06. Perform the "Worst-Case" Analysis
07. Refuse to Play the Comparison Game
Hope you enjoyed this video and find these insights on how to stop worrying about money helpful.

Epictetus was a Greek/Roman philosopher of the Hellenistic period. He managed to overcome huge obstacles in developing from a crippled Roman slave to become one of the most popular and sought after philosophers of his time. 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.Narration/Audio Editing: Dan Mellins-Cohen
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82: How to Love Your Ordinary Life – Philosophy of Zen Buddhism

Episode 82

Saturday, May 10, 2025 • Duration 25:02

In this podcast, we will discuss how you don’t need the extraordinary to be happy—you just need yourself and your ordinary life to see the magic in your ordinary life, according to the philosophy of Zen Buddhism

Philosophy of Zen Buddhism focuses on the little things and its disregarding of external factors leads to lots of insightful lessons, but the biggest benefit is that you will realise you don’t need the extraordinary to be happy - you just need yourself, and your ordinary life.
Here's how you can see the magic of ordinary life -
01. Meditate
02. Recognize Your Ignorance
03. Get To Know Yourself
04. Love The Ordinary
05. Live In The Here And Now

We hope you enjoyed listening to this audio and hope this video, from the philosophy of Zen Buddhism, helps you to see the magic of your ordinary life.

‘Zen’ is a term derived from the Japanese pronunciation of the Middle Chinese word, chán, which means ‘meditation.’ It is also a form of Buddhism that distinguishes itself with its almost exclusive focus on personhood and the present. Rather than meditations on life, death, religion, or the world, ‘Zen’ urges you to focus inwards and on the ordinary only. Like all other forms and practices of Buddhism, Zen is not an ideology or belief, but rather a way of life.

Buddhism was created in India but gradually travelled through Asia throughout the centuries - and in every country, it spawned multiple sub-sections of Buddhism. The Zen subsection of Buddhism was created in China, leading to the Chinese School of Zen Buddhism becoming the most successful school of Buddhism in the entirety of China, Korea, Japan and Vietnam.

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81: Rumi - How To Love Yourself (Sufism)

Episode 81

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 • Duration 26:51

In this podcast we bring you how to love yourself from the philosophy of Rumi. Rumi lived from 1207 to 1273 and he was not only an amazing poet, but also a theologian, a philosopher, an Islamic scholar, and one of the most prominent figures in Sufism.

So with that in mind, here are 7 ways to love yourself from the philosophy of Rumi -
01. Get To Know Yourself
02. Forgive Yourself
03. Focus On Good Friendships
04. Be Vulnerable
05. Embrace Your Passions
06. Love The Divine
07.Be In Love
I hope you enjoyed listening to this podcast and hope these 5 ways to love yourself from the philosophy of Rumi will add value to your life.

Sufism began some 9 centuries ago and is focused on reaching the divine - the power that created the skies, the earth, us and life as a whole, through love. It means that in Sufism, we human beings are lovers, the divine is beloved and to love the divine, we need to connect back to the essence of life and understand that we and the world are one. Sufism has given the world some of its brightest minds and poets and one of those people is known as Maulana, Jalāl al-Dīn Muḥammad Rūmī, arguably the best Sufi poet in history. Rumi, a Persian scholar at first, then a Mystic, has written many illustrious poems depicting love and its central role as the bridge to reach the divine; poems that are engraved in the literature books for eternity. His brilliance caught the eyes of people since his childhood. His father, a famous scholar back then, had personally taken the responsibility of teaching him. He deepened his knowledge at a very young age and after the death of his father, he was destined to succeed him as a scholar. But Rumi wanted to learn more, so he connected with another brilliant teacher named Al Tarmithi and a few years later, his teacher left him because he considered that he had nothing left to teach his student, Rumi was now a complete scholar. Rumi was adored by his followers and when he held assemblies, he had a large crowd as attendees. However, life and the divine had other plans for him. In 1244, Rumi encountered Shams Tabrizi, a traveling Sufi dervish who changed his core understanding of life. Rumi became so fond of Shams that he neglected his students and his family and spent days and nights with him, all to grasp the essence of pure love and how to express it to reach the divine. Rumi turned from a Scholar to a Sufi poet who sang for love, danced in circles, which is now called Sufi whirling or the whirling dervish, and wrote poems that are still relevant today continuing to have a deep influence.

80: Carl Jung - How To Know Your True Self Using Archetypes (Jungian Philosophy)

Episode 80

Thursday, April 24, 2025 • Duration 25:46

In this podcast we will be talking about how to know your true self using Jungian Archetypes according to the philosophy of Carl Jung. Carl Jung's psychology is called analytical psychology and his philosophy is dubbed as “Jungian philosophy”. Jung’s most famous theory is ‘the individuation process.’

Carl Jung introduced the world to the idea of archetypes - common personality patterns that exist in everyone’s mind. These archetypes affect how we think, act, and interact with the world. Imagine waking up with no memory of who you are—no name, no past, no identity. Yet, even with this blank slate, something inside you pulls in a certain direction. Maybe you feel an instinct to protect others, an unshakable drive to explore the unknown, or a knack for bending situations to your advantage. As you observe the world, patterns emerge. Some people step forward with confidence, while others linger in the background. Some deceive, some nurture, some fight for justice, and others thrive in chaos. At first, it seems random, but then a realization hits—you’re not alone in this. People everywhere are shaped by unseen forces, playing out roles they may not even be aware of. You can think of Jung’s archetypes as universal patterns that shape how we think, feel, and act. They appear across cultures and time periods, persisting in myths, stories, and even our daily lives. And these roles aren’t confined to fiction. They shape us in the real world. A young entrepreneur fighting for a vision is living the Hero’s journey. A mentor guiding others embodies the Wise Old Man. A disruptor challenging the status quo channels the Trickster. These patterns influence how we see ourselves, the choices we make, and the way we navigate life - often without us even realising it. So, which archetypes are shaping you?

So here are the steps you need to take to truly know yourself using Jungian Archetypes according to the philosophy of Carl Jung.
01. Understanding the Structure of Your Psyche
02. Understanding different Archetypes
03. Analyse your dreams
04. Pay attention to your archetypes in your waking life
05. Integrate Archetypes for Personal Growth
I hope you enjoyed listening to this podcast and hope that this wisdom on how to truly know yourself using Jungian Archetypes according to the philosophy of Carl Jung, will be helpful in your life.

Carl Jung, together with Sigmund Freud and Alfred Adler, is one of the 3 founders of psychoanalysis which is a set of psychological theories and methods aiming to release repressed emotions and experiences - in other words, to make the unconscious conscious. Jung was born in Switzerland in 1875 and died in 1961, leaving behind great works in the fields of psychiatry, anthropology, archaeology, literature, philosophy, psychology and religious studies. Jung had Freud as a mentor for a good part of his career but later he departed from him. This division was painful for Jung and it led him to found his own school of psychology, called analytical psychology as a comprehensive system separate from psychoanalysis. If classical psychoanalysis focuses on the patient’s past, as early experiences are very important in personality development, analytical psychology primarily focuses on the present, on mythology, folklore, and cultural experiences, to try to understand human consciousness. One of the most important ideas of analytical psychology which Jung founded is the process of individuation, which is the process of finding the self - something Jung considered an important task in human development. While he did not formulate a systematic philosophy, he is nonetheless considered a sophisticated philosopher - his school of thought dubbed “Jungian philosophy”. Its concepts can apply to many topics covered in the humanities and the social sciences. A good part of his work was published after his death and indeed there are still some articles written by him that to this day have yet to be published. Some of his most important books are: “Psychology of the Unconscious”, “Man and His Symbols”, “The Archetypes and The Collective Unconscious”, “Modern Man In Search of a Soul”, “The Psychology of the Transference”, “Memories, Dreams, Thoughts”, and “The Relations Between the Ego and the Unconscious”. Besides being a great writer and a researcher, he was also an artist, a craftsman and even a builder. His contribution is enormous and there is a great deal we can learn from his works.

79: The Joy of Being Alone - Lessons from the Greatest Philosophers on Solitude

Episode 79

Thursday, April 17, 2025 • Duration 18:06

In this podcast we will talk about how the joy of being alone, these lessons on solitude are from the greatest philosophers - Socrates, Buddha, Marcus Aurelius and Friedrich Nietzsche.

Every hour of every day we are being bombarded with all sorts of information, and most of the time it's information that we don't even want to know. With the rapid rise of technology and the capitalist society we live in, we can often find ourselves overwhelmed with what's happening around us because everything is changing so quickly and all we do is just try to find a way to adapt to the situation that we find ourselves in. In a society where the true value of oneself is what one has achieved, we could even say that we have transformed from a human being to a human doing. We're constantly striving for something more and are constantly driven by a strong desire to climb up the ladder of success. That is why you might feel too much weight on your shoulders and think that the real solution is to isolate yourself from the world around you and take a break.
Also, as a society, our rate of social interactions has increased significantly. Everyone that you could ever wish to contact is just a click away, and we are given this ability to establish communication in just a few seconds. The internet can connect us with people from all around the world, but at the same time it disconnects us from ourselves. This is because we are constantly speaking our thoughts and are being exposed to other people's opinions. What we don't realize is that while we are hearing what other people think, we rarely stop to listen to our very own thoughts. There's a creative genius inside all of us, and in today's world it's really hard to realize your true potential. And that is why solitude might be the solution to unlocking your true potential and offering what you have out into the world. Solitude has been a practice that almost every intellectual goes through and it's almost as if it's a necessary step to take in order to achieve greatness. We can see that all throughout history the greatest minds had to go through the same process of isolating and finding themselves in order to understand who they really are and find what they are looking for.

Here are the benefits of solitude
01. Self-Discovery And Personal Growth
02. Emotional Balance
03. Increased Level Of Creativity And Innovation
04. Spiritual Growth
I hope you enjoyed listening to this podcast and hope these 4 benefits of solitude from the philosophy of from the philosophies of Socrates, Buddha, Marcus Aurelius and Friedrich Nietzsche will add value to your life.

78: Soren Kierkegaard - 4 Ways to Manage Your Anxiety (Existentialism)

Episode 78

Thursday, April 10, 2025 • Duration 24:03

In this podcast, we bring you 4 ways to manage your anxiety from the wisdom of Soren Kierkegaard. Soren Kierkegaard was a Danish philosopher, theologist, writer, and culture critic born in the year 1813 and is widely regarded as the father of Existentialism.

So here are 4 ways to manage your anxiety from the wisdom of Soren Kierkegaard -
01. Use Your Anxiety
02. Acknowledge Regret
03. Embrace Absurdity
04. Realize That You Will Die
I hope you enjoyed listening to this podcast and hope you find these insights form Soren Kierkegaard will help you in managing your anxiety.

Soren Kierkegaard was a Danish philosopher, theologist, writer, and culture critic born in the year 1813. He has published a fair amount of works in his lifetime, most written under various pseudonyms. These pseudonyms expressed all kinds of different, sometimes even contradicting, views that have caused historians trying to find Kierkegaard’s true beliefs to scratch their heads. Some of his pseudonyms were: Johannes Climacus, Anti-Climacus, Constantin Constantius, and ‘The Individual.’ Some of his most notable works are: ‘Either/or’, ‘Fear and Trembling’, ‘Sickness unto Death’, and ‘The Concept of Anxiety’. Kierkegaard is widely regarded as the father of Existentialism, a theory asserting that human beings possess no innate essence or fixed purpose and are free to determine their identity. Kierkegaard wrote extensively on this subject, although never using the term ‘existentialism’ himself.

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77: Lord Krishna - 5 Powerful Ways to Build Emotional Strength (Philosophy of Hinduism)

Episode 77

Thursday, April 3, 2025 • Duration 27:12

In this podcast, we will discuss how we can use Lord Krishna's wisdom from the Bhagavad Gita to build our emotional strength . Krishna is not only seen as a divine being but also as a wise teacher and guide in Hindu philosophy.

So here are Lord Krishna's Lessons on how to build our emotional strength from the philosophy of Hinduism -
01. Embrace Your Dharma
02. Practice Karma Yoga
03. Practice Vairagya
04. Understand Your True Self
05. Surrender to the divine
I hope you enjoyed watching the video and hope that this wisdom on how to to build our emotional strength from the philosophy of Lord Krishna will be helpful in your life.

Krishna is an important figure in Hindu philosophy. He is not only seen as a divine being but also as a wise teacher and guide. In the epic story of the Mahabharata, he serves as the charioteer for Arjuna, a brave warrior. Arjuna faces a serious existential crisis on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, where he struggles with doubts and confusion about his duty. As he prepares to fight, he feels torn because he has to battle against his own family, teachers, and friends. This heavy burden of sorrow and compassion makes him question if the war is right and whether he should even fight at all. During this difficult time, Krishna steps in to help Arjuna. He is not just a divine figure; he is a caring mentor who understands Arjuna’s internal conflict. Krishna realizes that Arjuna’s struggle reflects challenges we all experience in life. Through the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, he offers advice that goes beyond the battle, touching on key concepts such as duty, action without attachment and the importance of devotion. The bhagavad Gita is a 700-verse Hindu text that is part of the Indian epic Mahabharata. It tells the story of a deep conversation between Arjuna and Krishna just before going into battle. In this conversation, Krishna shares important spiritual wisdom and guidance to help Arjuna deal with his inner struggles and confusion about fighting in the war. It is important to note that the Bhagavad Gita isn’t promoting actual warfare or physical conflict; instead, it uses the battlefield as a metaphor for the inner struggle against the ignorance and moral dilemmas we experience.And just like Arjuna, we all deal with conflicts and tough decisions. Krishna's wisdom for Arjuna; well it's for all of us

76: Carl Jung - How to Recognise Signs from the Universe and What They Mean (Synchronicities)

Episode 76

Thursday, March 27, 2025 • Duration 20:10

Carl Jung - How to Recognise Signs from the Universe and What They Mean (Synchronicities). In this podcast we will be talking about synchroniricities, how to recognise signs from the universe and what they mean from the philosophy of Carl Jung. His philosophy is dubbed as “Jungian philosophy”.

So with that in mind, here are the content of this video as we speak of finding meaning in life’s signs, in synchronicities,
01. What are synchronicities
02. Why Should We Pay Attention to Synchronicities?
03. Types of synchronicities
04. The Role of Ego in Blocking Synchronicities
05. Using Synchronicities for Growth: Journaling and Reflection
06. Using Discernment and Imagination for Manifestation
I hope you enjoyed listening to this podcast and hope this video from the philosophy of Carl Jung will help you find meaning in life’s signs, in synchronicities.

Carl Jung, together with Sigmund Freud and Alfred Adler, is one of the 3 founders of psychoanalysis which is a set of psychological theories and methods aiming to release repressed emotions and experiences - in other words, to make the unconscious conscious. Jung was born in Switzerland in 1875 and died in 1961, leaving behind great works in the fields of psychiatry, anthropology, archaeology, literature, philosophy, psychology and religious studies. Jung had Freud as a mentor for a good part of his career but later he departed from him. This division was painful for Jung and it led him to found his own school of psychology, called analytical psychology as a comprehensive system separate from psychoanalysis. If classical psychoanalysis focuses on the patient’s past, as early experiences are very important in personality development, analytical psychology primarily focuses on the present, on mythology, folklore, and cultural experiences, to try to understand human consciousness. One of the most important ideas of analytical psychology which Jung founded is the process of individuation, which is the process of finding the self - something Jung considered an important task in human development. While he did not formulate a systematic philosophy, he is nonetheless considered a sophisticated philosopher - his school of thought dubbed “Jungian philosophy”. Its concepts can apply to many topics covered in the humanities and the social sciences. A good part of his work was published after his death and indeed there are still some articles written by him that to this day have yet to be published. Some of his most important books are: “Psychology of the Unconscious”, “Man and His Symbols”, “The Archetypes and The Collective Unconscious”, “Modern Man In Search of a Soul”, “The Psychology of the Transference”, “Memories, Dreams, Thoughts”, and “The Relations Between the Ego and the Unconscious”. Besides being a great writer and a researcher, he was also an artist, a craftsman and even a builder. His contribution is enormous and there is a great deal we can learn from his works.

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