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If someone tried to take control of your body and make you a slave, you would fight for freedom.
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If someone tried to take control of your body and make you a slave, you would fight for freedom.

“If someone tried to take control of your body and make you a slave, you would fight for freedom. Yet how easily you hand over your mind to anyone who Continue Reading

Posted On : 10th October 2024 Published By : Comicus Muo
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How to deal with the existential pain of… [insert here]

In choosing your pleasures, you also make an equal an opposite choice… I’ve never deliberately set out to make a mistake, but by God, have I made plenty, the burdens Continue Reading

Posted On : 7th September 2024 Published By : Comicus Muo
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The Platonic Realm of Carl Jung

  I’m a mystic, I’m a Christian mystic, and for as long as I’ve been aware of it, I’ve always been bothered by the problem of suffering. That the world Continue Reading

Posted On : 13th August 2024 Published By : Comicus Muo
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Live not by Lies

A few weeks ago, I published a video on the subject of conscription returning to the UK in response to the suggestion by General Sir Patrick Sanders that it be Continue Reading

Posted On : 11th February 2024 Published By : Comicus Muo
What is Nietzsche's Last Man?
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What is Nietzsche’s Last Man?

I’d like you to take a moment to imagine yourself living in perfect luxury.  It’s cold outside, there’s a roaring fireplace at your feet as you sit comfortably on a Continue Reading

Posted On : 15th January 2024 Published By : Comicus Muo
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Would you live your life again? Nietzsche and the demon – Eternal Recurrence

Eternal Recurrence   I want you to imagine for just a moment that you are lying in your bed, surrounded by darkness, the night is cold, but you are warm, Continue Reading

Posted On : 3rd January 2024 Published By : Comicus Muo
Why is Sisyphus Happy?
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Why is Sisyphus Happy?

A cruel and unusual punishment! The story of Sisyphus and the philosophical question of his happiness—it’s a thought-provoking topic. The tale of Sisyphus, a figure from Greek mythology, is quite Continue Reading

Posted On : 21st December 2023 Published By : Comicus Muo
Beyond the Abyss: Nietzsche's Vision of Overcoming Nihilism
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Beyond the Abyss: Nietzsche’s Vision of Overcoming Nihilism

  Nietzsche and nihilism – it’s a fascinating topic, isn’t it? Nietzsche, a profoundly influential German philosopher, had a complex relationship with nihilism. Nihilism, at its core, is the belief Continue Reading

Posted On : 2nd December 2023 Published By : Comicus Muo
Epicurus, born in 341 BC, was a man ahead of his time. His thoughts on happiness, friendship, and the nature of reality continue to resonate today.
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Happy Hedonism, The Genius of Epicurus – death, happiness and atoms!

Epicurus, born in 341 BC, was a man ahead of his time. His thoughts on happiness, friendship, and the nature of reality continue to resonate today.  Epicurus was an ancient Greek Continue Reading

Posted On : 17th November 2023 Published By : Comicus Muo
“If someone tried to take control of your body and make you a slave, you would fight for freedom. Yet how easily you hand over your mind to anyone who insults you.
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“If someone tried to take control of your body and make you a slave, you would fight for freedom….

  “If someone tried to take control of your body and make you a slave, you would fight for freedom. Yet how easily you hand over your mind to anyone Continue Reading

Posted On : 13th September 2023 Published By : Comicus Muo
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The Stoic Pursuit of Wisdom

Edit: The woman in the thumbnail is Sophia, the Gnostic Goddess of Wisdom! – we’ve been asked tons of times! The subconscious mind   Let’s have a little look into Continue Reading

Posted On : 15th July 2023 Published By : Comicus Muo
the stoic virtue of courage
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The stoic virtue of courage

Welcome everyone, to a profound exploration of the stoic virtue of courage. Today, we embark on a journey to delve into the essence of courage as understood by the Stoic Continue Reading

Posted On : 8th July 2023 Published By : Comicus Muo
A good job, or the stoic approach to the world of work
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The Modern Stoic Approach to the World of Work

  Some of the most powerful words in philosophy come from the writings of Marcus Aurelius a true philosopher king, probably one of only a handful in history. Marcus, who Continue Reading

Posted On : 30th June 2023 Published By : Comicus Muo
Facing Fear of Death: Skills for Anxiety and Fear of Death and Dying
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How to beat the fear of death and dying!

I remember when I was a kid growing up in the 1970’s at about the age of 7, I asked my father what happened after we died.  He went quiet Continue Reading

Posted On : 28th June 2023 Published By : Comicus Muo
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How to deal with anxiety

  In the bustling modern world, anxiety has become an increasingly common mental health challenge. Fortunately, ancient wisdom offers valuable insights on how to navigate this overwhelming emotion. Stoicism, a Continue Reading

Posted On : 23rd June 2023 Published By : Comicus Muo
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Marcus Aurelius – Debts and Lessons

“Debts and Lessons” is the first chapter of the philosophical work “Meditations” written by the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius. On a personal note, it’s actually one of my favourites, because Continue Reading

Posted On : 26th May 2023 Published By : Comicus Muo
Getting over the fear of failure is a process that requires patience, self-reflection, and practice. Here are some strategies that can help:
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Getting over the fear of failure – Part 1 – Acceptance

  Getting over the fear of failure is a process that requires patience, self-reflection, and practice. Here are some strategies that can help: Firstly, we can recognise that failure is Continue Reading

Posted On : 17th May 2023 Published By : Comicus Muo
Conquer Punishment After Death with Marcus Aurelius & Friedrich Nietzsche
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Conquer the Fear of Punishment After Death with Marcus Aurelius & Friedrich Nietzsche

“Live a good life. If there are gods and they are just, then they will not care how devout you have been, but will welcome you based on the virtues Continue Reading

Posted On : 3rd May 2023 Published By : Comicus Muo

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