Philosophies for Life

• 85: Niccolò Machiavelli - 6 Powerful Ways to Command Instant Respect (and Never Be Weak Again)

  In this podcast, we will be talking about  6 powerful ways to command instant respect from the philosophy of Niccolò Machiavelli. Niccolò Machiavelli’s philosophy is called political realism and it emphasizes practical and effective governance. In "The Prince," Machiavelli introduced the ideas of virtù and fortuna. Virtù refers to skill and cleverness, while fortuna means luck and chance. According to Machiavelli, a successful ruler needs virtù to navigate the unpredictable nature of fortuna. This involves having foresight and being effective, which are crucial for maintaining power in ever-changing situations. Virtù is not about being morally good; it's about being effective and capable. It includes qualities like courage, wisdom, decisiveness, and adaptability. A leader with virtù can shape their destiny and make tough decisions when necessary. This earns them respect because people trust leaders who are thoughtful and strategic in protecting their interests and handling challenges, rather than those who are overly generous or desperate for approval. In society, just as there are financial hierarchies, there is also a hierarchy of respect and reputation. By understanding and applying Machiavelli's ideas, whether you're dealing with colleagues, friends, or even family, these strategies can help you command respect.  So let us look at how to command respect like the prince from the philosophy of Niccolò Machiavelli - 01. It’s Important How Other People Perceive You 02. Be decisive  03. Balance between fear and love 04. Strategically Adapt Yourself 05. Show Generosity in a Measured Way 06. Have Reliance on your own arms I hope you enjoyed watching the video and hope that this wisdom on how to command respect,  from the philosophy of Niccolò Machiavelli will be helpful in your life.  Niccolò Machiavelli was an influential author, philosopher, and historian during the Italian Renaissance. Often called the father of modern political philosophy and political science, he is best known for his work, "The Prince." This book serves as a practical guide for new rulers, offering realistic advice on governance. Machiavelli changed the way people thought about politics by separating it from ethics. Before him, politics was seen as part of moral behavior but Machiavelli focused on what really works in politics, not on how things should ideally be. This approach is called political realism and it emphasizes practical and effective governance.

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• 84: How To Enjoy Your Present Moment - Rumi (Sufism)

  In this podcast we bring you how to enjoy your present moment from the philosophy of Rumi. Rumi’s work, particularly his collection of mystical poetry known as the "Masnavi”, have had a profound influence on literature, spirituality, and the understanding of the human experience. So with that in mind, here are 5 ways to enjoy your present moment from the philosophy of Rumi -  01. Free yourself from the burdens of the past and the anxieties of the future 02. Quiet your mind 03. Embrace the beauty of the present moment 04. Be fully engaged in your life’s experiences 05. Cultivate gratitude I hope you enjoyed listening to this podcast and hope these 5 ways to enjoy your present moment 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. 

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• 83: 7 Life Lessons From Rumi (Sufism)

  In this podcast, we bring you 7 life lessons from the philosophy of Rumi. Rumi, arguably the best Sufi poet in history, has written many illustrious poems depicting love. His poems are engraved in the literature books for eternity.  So with that in mind, here are 7 important life lessons we can learn from Rumi -  01. There is something you can do better than anyone else 02. You don’t have to see the whole staircase 03. The wound is the place where the light enters you 04. The gold mine lies within you 05. Love is within you 06. Let go of judgment  07. Change yourself to change the world  I hope you enjoyed listening to this podcast and hope these 7 Life Lessons From 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. 

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• 82: How to Love Your Ordinary Life – Philosophy of Zen Buddhism

  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)

  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. 

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