LyfeGlassNietzsche and modern psychology can provide the reasons why creative genius and mental suffering often occur together. A famous example is the painter Vincent Van Gogh, who eternalized himself through his art and endured severe psychological suffering during his tragic life.
Nietzsche wrote extensively about the necessity of suffering when engaging in the creative process. He knew that artists may have to sail into utter darkness during their pursuit of beauty. This darkness may engulf one completely and give birth to pathologies like depression or schizophrenia (e.g., Van Gogh).
We will explore this predicament from a philosophical, neuroscientific as well as psychological perspective and see whether there is some light after all.
All sources and further reading suggestions are mentioned at the end of the video. The video transcripts will be shared in the future if that is valuable to you guys.
Thank you for watching the first video on this channel and I look forward to your thoughts in the comment section.
Timestamps/Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 2:29 Nietzsche and Schopenhauer on suffering 5:31 Tormenting predicament of creative individuals 7:24 Psychological uncertainty breeds a terrifying monster 9:15 Neuroscientific research - Anxiety’s effects on the brain 10:57 Depression and schizophrenia 13:48 The most dangerous monster 15:51 The neuroscience of alcohol and neurophysiological adaptation 19:38 Light through suffering - the conclusion 22:12 Sources and further reading suggestions
Nietzsche and Psychology - Why Creativity Demands Mental SufferingLyfeGlass2023-03-14 | Nietzsche and modern psychology can provide the reasons why creative genius and mental suffering often occur together. A famous example is the painter Vincent Van Gogh, who eternalized himself through his art and endured severe psychological suffering during his tragic life.
Nietzsche wrote extensively about the necessity of suffering when engaging in the creative process. He knew that artists may have to sail into utter darkness during their pursuit of beauty. This darkness may engulf one completely and give birth to pathologies like depression or schizophrenia (e.g., Van Gogh).
We will explore this predicament from a philosophical, neuroscientific as well as psychological perspective and see whether there is some light after all.
All sources and further reading suggestions are mentioned at the end of the video. The video transcripts will be shared in the future if that is valuable to you guys.
Thank you for watching the first video on this channel and I look forward to your thoughts in the comment section.
Timestamps/Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 2:29 Nietzsche and Schopenhauer on suffering 5:31 Tormenting predicament of creative individuals 7:24 Psychological uncertainty breeds a terrifying monster 9:15 Neuroscientific research - Anxiety’s effects on the brain 10:57 Depression and schizophrenia 13:48 The most dangerous monster 15:51 The neuroscience of alcohol and neurophysiological adaptation 19:38 Light through suffering - the conclusion 22:12 Sources and further reading suggestionsStoicism and Psychology – On How to Stop WorryingLyfeGlass2023-06-24 | We explore the psychological reasons for worrying and the value of timeless stoic wisdom on how to stop it.
In the video, we will take a deeper look at the powerful cognitive ability named “Episodic Future Thinking” which explains the act of worrying from a psychological perspective. However, this cognitive superpower is prone to serious error, leading to extensive and painful worrying.
This is where Stoic philosophers like Marcus Aurelius, Seneca and Epictetus offer practical wisdom on how we can worry less and learn to gradually let go.
All sources and further reading suggestions are mentioned at the end of the video. The video transcripts will be shared in the future if that is valuable to you guys.
Thank you for watching and I look forward to your thoughts in the comment section.
Timestamps/Chapters: 00:00 How worrying makes us suffer 01:47 Episodic Future Thinking – The psychology of worrying 03:54 Less clutter – Marcus Aurelius 05:28 Let go of this urge for control – Seneca and Epictetus 07:12 Fear of mistakes – Marcus Aurelius 09:02 Reclaim your life - Conclusion
Disclaimer: The content provided in this video is intended for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you're experiencing mental health issues, please consult a qualified healthcare professional or therapist.Become Focused By Utilizing Your Dark Side (Shadow) – Advice by Nietzsche & JungLyfeGlass2023-04-29 | Always feeling inclined to help others can quickly derail your focus and eat up a huge amount of precious time. Overcoming this inclination and staying focused is what Friedrich Nietzsche has called the ultimate test. According to Carl Jung’s analytical psychology, you can pass this ultimate test by utilizing the powers of your shadow (i.e., your dark side).
To this end, we will look at Friedrich Nietzsche’s controversial conception of compassion and Carl Jung’s wisdom on how to utilize our dark side. There we may find unconventional advice that can enable us to finally focus on our projects while also empowering others to face their own challenges.
All sources and further reading suggestions are mentioned at the end of the video. The video transcripts will be shared in the future if that is valuable to you guys.
Thank you for watching and I look forward to your thoughts in the comment section.
Timestamps/Chapters: 00:00 A quiet sense of sadness 01:37 Friedrich Nietzsche’s controversial conception of compassion 04:22 The ultimate test a Zarathustra must pass 06:18 Carl Jung: Utilize the powers of your shadow 09:03 Conclusion: Sometimes we need to say “No”The Unconscious Mind - Freuds Narcissistic Denial of NietzscheLyfeGlass2023-04-09 | While the unconscious mind is often associated with the work of Sigmund Freud, he may have denied philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche the deserving recognition when he published his ideas on the unconscious as he famously claimed to not have read the works of Nietzsche until very late in his life. In this video, we will compare Freud’s and Nietzsche’s writing on the unconscious mind in regard to three important themes and reveal striking similarities.
By further drawing upon the nine diagnostic criteria for Narcissistic Personality Disorder, we will examine to what extent Freud might have had narcissistic tendencies and how those could explain his alleged lie.
We may eventually uncover a cowardly injustice driven by selfish interests in a ruthless quest for success and fame.
All sources and further reading suggestions are mentioned at the end of the video. Thank you for watching and I look forward to your thoughts in the comment section.
Timestamps/Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:18 3 Themes of the unconscious mind 03:00 Everything originates from the unconscious 04:04 Consciousness must not be overvalued 05:06 Dreams – the path to the unconscious 06:29 Freud’s ultimate goal 09:43 Inspiration from different fields is crucialNietzsche and Carl Jung - How the Pain of Rejection can unleash the ShadowLyfeGlass2023-03-26 | Through modern psychology and the thoughts of Carl Jung, we may understand how the cruel pain of rejection can unleash our shadow and potentially lead to destructive anger.
To this end, we will look at Friedrich Nietzsche’s encounter with Lou Andreas-Salomé and why the alleged rejections he received from her, could have changed his writing on women. We will cover how this experience may have turned Nietzsche from somewhat of an outspoken feminist to having a rather derogatory view of women.
By drawing upon neuropsychological studies and the analytical psychology of Carl Jung, we analyze how the pain of rejection can lead to the projection of anger and why bringing the shadow into conscious awareness may provide the healing path.
Thank you for watching and I look forward to your thoughts in the comment section.
Timestamps/Chapters: 00:00 Nietzsche and the change of his view on women 01:35 Two rejections – From love to hatred 05:31 The brain and the psychology of rejection 07:17 Carl Jung - Analytical Psychology and the projection of the shadow 09:37 Overcoming the dangers of rejection