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@zerere_

9 ай бұрын

okay bae

@eineperson9849

9 ай бұрын

Yes, but actually no

sisyphus never fails to upload when the crisis starts to hit

@Wormcasts

9 ай бұрын

The boulder will always be there. Life will take effort to improve until the end.

@scatty7761

9 ай бұрын

My brother in Christ, are you having a crisis every week??

@Wormcasts

9 ай бұрын

@@scatty7761 not a serious one no. But life will always have problems

@afineegg1040

9 ай бұрын

​@@scatty7761My brother in christ it's an achievement when I'm not in crisis

@lastcuneyt3334

9 ай бұрын

He saved me from off-ing myself last year, a true hero indeed I just binge his videos whenever I’m down !❤

Oh look, its existential crisis o'clock!

The good life comes about when one realizes they have everything they need within themself to be content

@chalupapoopa1562

9 ай бұрын

Thing is that having that realization is only the first step to being

@war6nheaven

9 ай бұрын

@@chalupapoopa1562and how can one come to that realization by themselves?

@TheKeyToKnowledge

9 ай бұрын

​@@war6nheavennobody can tell you that answer, that's the point

@christophertaylorwebb9429

9 ай бұрын

@wars6nheaven take shrooms, meditate, and heal from your traumas :) the healing is the most important

@war6nheaven

9 ай бұрын

@@christophertaylorwebb9429 that sounds interesting, although i do plan on taking salvia some time in the future. i would rather not rely on substance to find an answer so to speak, as I do know where you're coming from and I've also looked into Jung and psychedelics but for the moment, I'll be fine. Thank you 🖤

The existence of Sisyphus 55 implies the existence of Sysiphuses 1-54.

@yasminrafael3681

9 ай бұрын

Into the Sisyphusverse

@turbovirgin_

9 ай бұрын

Would the plural of Sisyphus be Sisyphi?

@Akillrzthreat15

9 ай бұрын

​@@yasminrafael3681Sisyverse

@MEM_8008

9 ай бұрын

sisyverse

@Jabjabs

9 ай бұрын

They failed to push the boulder to the top...

I think I might be living the good life. After well over a decade of depression, I'm finally on the good path.

@peppino3609

9 ай бұрын

Sometimes i feel like Life is Just wonderful sometimes im Just Meh and sometimes I Just think Its shit idk

@garrettzanin940

9 ай бұрын

Yeaaaah, like, how often should one feel “the good life?”

@m_aggi_e

8 ай бұрын

Godspeed, my friend

Not sure if projection. But somehow the timing of these videos seems to always hit home...

@shaharoztahir6669

9 ай бұрын

Its cause we're human and we're talking about the human experience. Its natural for u to relate to this

@goodsoupfreesoup

9 ай бұрын

In religion there's the theory of "what you need to hear when you need it most" which is why in my opinion it always seems to hit at exactly the right time. Could be collective consciousness', could be a God or many Gods, intuition or just plain chance, either way it made an impact and that's what matters

@johndillermand4053

9 ай бұрын

Great minds think alike, it's simple as that

@That_guyVII

9 ай бұрын

They just are

@adamswierczynski

9 ай бұрын

Projection is where you blame others for the exact problem you have. What you are talking about is called "synchronicity" and there is a Yale psychiatrist who wrote a book called 'Meaningful Coincidences' that might interest you.

I think you really dont know how big of an impact you have one so many peoples lifes. Thank you.

To me, the good life finally happens when we find it within ourselves to be satisfied and content with ourselves and our surroundings. Suffering remains, but one can finally feel free.

The "good" life is so much easier, though. Effort is effortless now that I no longer believe that I /have/ to do or be anything to be content. I can plan trips away for fun, but I can still be perfectly satisfied by the thought that I might never move from this chair. Sure, I needed a certain type of strength to find my way here, but now I need no strength ever again.

@Max-gh6px

9 ай бұрын

gorgeous !

@Ingestedbanjo

9 ай бұрын

@@Max-gh6px Hehehe, the bit in the video about being more vulnerable to my emotions is spot-on, though. Just this one-word reply has me crying and giggling. Thanks very much. You're gorgeous, too.

@mork8144

9 ай бұрын

what does it take to achieve this

@Ingestedbanjo

9 ай бұрын

@@mork8144 I don't know if I'm super qualified to talk about it, cos I've not achieved it perfectly, I'm only a little bit of the way there. Also, I live a very comfortable and privileged life - I'm unemployed, and I feel like I can only maintain this state so long as I stay irresponsible. But, that's part of it. Realising that I don't need to do anything, that even survival is just conditional on not wanting to die. It might seem self-destructive to try to erase my fear of death, but the less I fear it, the more in control I feel and the more I want to live. All need is conditional - the only thing that needs doing in order to make your own universe perfect is to feel content as you are. The other things are... loving my enemies (including my depression). Playing "Soup or Sandwich" with everything - or put a different way (but kinda the same way!), seeing that yin contains yang and vice versa - everything's the same, and also different. Seeing humour in everything. Trying not to make moral judgements, or at least being aware of when I do. Seeing wisdom even in things I previously thought were vapid... Think there were a couple more things but you get the gist. Also, bizarrely - finding JazzEmu on KZread, listening to the song "The Real Me", and feeling like I'd discovered a new religion. :D

@Ingestedbanjo

9 ай бұрын

@@moritz7299 Wrote another comment in reply to someone else, but I think the main thing that helped me feel this way (and bear in mind, it's only been a month or two, but that's still way longer than I've ever felt not-depressed in my adult life before), is just to practice gratitude. Think of all the things that depression has taught myself - empathy, insight, coping skills etc., and also that, like sleep, it's just a way to help me feel happier once I've rested. Suddenly depression no longer feels like a hole in which I'm trapped, and even in the few moments I do feel down, it's a much calmer, freer mood than when I was trying to repress it.

I’ve had what should be on paper a pretty awful summer, but I’ve been feeling oddly happy through it all. This video summed up a lot of the ways I feel, I guess I’m in the good life currently

Above all, don't lie to yourself. The man who lies to himself and listens to his own lie comes to a point that he cannot distinguish the truth within him, or around him, and so loses all respect for himself and for others. And having no respect he ceases to love. - Fyodor Dostoevsky Can’t exactly explain how this ties in here, but I’ve lived both ways. Lots of truth in this quote and video. When you live the life you are supposed to, and you live in a moral manner, life exudes with love. Don’t do it because “you’re supposed to” - do it because it’s genuinely the best thing you could do (and expect enormous suffering through the process but stick to it)

its hard to live to the good life when parents, adults and society tells you what you should be and what you should do as if I don't have a mind of my own. and I know a lot of others might feel the same but the journey to becoming who you are is a journey worth taking and I will never stop trying no matter how hard it seems or how many set backs I have. If anyone happens to read all this I wish you too never stop trying to live your own good life

@phantomstriker7996

6 ай бұрын

Fuck em

watching your videos and reading the comments makes me feel like im on a shared journey with so many people. cheers man

"we tend to preform our life, rather than actually liev them." OH MY GOD

a faint-hearted life is the better option out of those from the closing paragraph. It is a good thing to be sensitive to the harmonies as well as the suffering and fears of life. Being empathetic to all aspects of life will open the door to new perspectives and outlooks, which can induce a sense of gratefulness and happiness when examined and appreciated in its fullness.

@lukearakelian9160

9 ай бұрын

I was this way too. The truth is, the only way to open a door is to reach out, grab the knob, and turn it. Say yes to chances to expand yourself beyond the box that contains you. Be open to thoughts and experiences you are afraid of. @@moritz7299

Thank you for decreasing my morning anxiety!

This woke me up out of a trance it felt like. Exactly what I needed to hear, god bless you!

@gnatdagnat

9 ай бұрын

That's a precious feeling

This one was so encouraging to me. I've really gone to the depths and am coming out of the other side. This video describes what life can be at its best. With an open heart and courage... Surrender.

This brings to mind that episode from Spongebob Squarepants where Squidward leaves his home to settle in Squidville where he imagines of having a ''perfect life" the way he always dreamt of, but soon becomes unsatisfied with that as well and finally returns to his older life loathing every aspect of it again. The entire notion of perfect life seems irrational simply because human psychology just wouldn't allow for it. We will get bored and the novelty will wear off eventually, similar to how it played out for Squidward.

This summer, after i finished my exams and was free from the confines of stress of school while i wait for my results, i decided this summer to be an adventure. I threw myself fully into the stream of life and had the courage to open my heart and experience life. The direction i chose was forwards, to explore, to inquire, to find out about life, about myself, and about the people i love. I deeply resonate with this video because this openness has given me a sense of peace and content and the courage to be. Thank you again, Sisyphus, for putting the words to exactly how im feeling

@user-ys2nd2bg6r

9 ай бұрын

This sounds totally awesome! Good job!

This is a video I’ve desperately needed. You have no idea how relevant this is to where I am in life right now. Thank you Sisyphus for somehow managing to make videos that are always helpful and open my mind to new ideas.

thanks for all you do man. you really break down big topics, make it easy to understand, and keep us on the right path

The timing of these videos is incredible I'm reading up on ACT therapy currently and what Rogers said constitutes a cornerstone of it

dude i really needed this because i am just starting school and i really needed a reminder to just go with the flow and not put effort into living but instead just live by my own morals

I’ve loved the more experimental videos recently, but this was an amazing return to form Great vid and thanks for introducing me to Rogers

I watched this video a couple of days ago without resonating a lot with it but then today after leaving a party early I had this epiphany like moment whilst walking home recalling this video. (and of course had to watch it again) Trusting myself that I didn't feel well at the party and dropping the "defense" of not wanting to be the first one to leave/not drink etc. felt so great. One of the best night walks I've had in a while. Thanks for the video. I like the unplanned inputs to think about and reflect on, before this video I didn't even know Carl Rogers existed

Hello Dear mr. Sisyphus, I just wanted to thank you (like many others here) for all these amazing and soul-touching videos you constantly put out. You helped through a hard spot in the past and now that I would proudly say I am pretty damn close to the good life your videos still help me just as much. In some areas you've helped me put my thoughts in order and in others you have opened up a completely new perspective on life. Thank you again for this channel, mr. rock push man 55

brilliant video! so much in line with much of what i have been thinking about lately, in my own life, and about what it means to live well, and you articulated it carefully and clearly. i think there’s a lot of resonance from nietsche in this idea of living well

For the first time watching one of your videos, i've felt: "Wow. that sounds like me!" Before and after, still not feeling like i ever had it "all together".

This channel is beautiful. I wish I had this information when I was much younger.

This is a very pertinent observation. The balanace between living accordingly to one's values while actively engaging and being open to the world is a very difficult task, but also one of the most important

I needed this and the timing was perfect. Thank you

Never fall in love with your suffering...

Love your videos man, found your account a few months ago and I've been watching them ever since, keep up the good work!

This video superbly perfect as opposed to my personality who is always afraid who turns out to super miserable and depressed while I see many people in my life who live the so called good life,life is for the courageous not for the weak

Wonderful masterpiece, as normal. I love your content, and it reminds me of how great is the study of psychology. Keep up the good work. ❤

Perfect sisyphus upload doesnt exi-

so we just all living the same lives coming across this exactly when we need it huh

love your videos man, thank you

This made me feel excited to be myself

Albeit simple your art style is developing and suits your melancholic channel perfectly (btw love your vids)

Your writing has become more prolific and profound this year. Been watching your videos intermittently throughout the years. About time I subbed 🫠 Edit: Never mind I'm already subbed 🫠🫠🫠

This is completely true, I’m not sure exactly what happened or how it happened, but back in the beginning of my junior year of high school I felt everything that he described in this video. I lost it soon after the first quarter however, and I have been trying to get that feeling of the good life for about a year now and I can honestly say I’m not sure if I’ve made progress in getting it back. I’ve tried everything, I know exactly what I felt and how I expressed it, I just have no idea on how to get back there. This video has sort of made me realize that there is a process, but if I try and force myself through this process, I get nowhere. I need to open myself to not knowing what to do and how to do it, and just kind of live.

So crazy how I was living like this without knowing! I’m so glad

Thank you for the pleasant surprise this morning

I'm so proud of you,man❤

Hello Mr Sisyphus and other random people reading the comments. I would like to thank you for the content you have been uploading and overall the work you have been putting into this KZread project of yours. You have allowed me to explore and think of ideas that are a bit oblivious to me from the more sort of academic side of things and you have made me think as a consequence of this. Becoming a better person that is, so thank you!! It is very much appreciated indeed, the world you are doing. And of course same goes for HouseCat and his WONDERFUL music!

Deeply inspiring. Thank you.

This man has been in synchronicity with me since April

love u bro, keep up the great work

this is one of my favorites now.

Wow. After half my life of struggling to get there, I actually fit the bill right now. I'm living the good life. Wild. I know it could end swiftly and without warning, but so cool to know.

Folks, just let go of materialism and find time to really enjoy the activities you do and the people you keep company.

Loved it!

YOUR TIMING IS SCARY I SWEAR

This video came at the perfect time… I want to work towards what I want my life and lifestyle to look like. When I’m alone at night and make a sort of to-do list in my head, it seems to only grow and grow until I give up and fall asleep. With most of my day devoted to work and school, I rarely have a moment to really be mindful in my life. The weekends serve as “rest” days to physically and mentally prepare for the week ahead. Perhaps a lot of other people are in a similar cycle like I am. I hope so, since it’s scary being alone with problems that only I seem to have. Thank you Sisyphus 55 for enlightening me and giving me some peace of mind. Life is a process, if I have a list, might as well take it one at a time. Perhaps in the future, the list would stay the same length, or be gone. Nevertheless, by starting that list, I can say that I actively improved myself, and I yearn for that day in the future where I can look back at how much I accomplished. You’re the best

cant wait to see what content will come out after this cuffing season hahaha

*adds to favorites*

This is the main problem in my life right now; getting on the path to having the "good life".

Great video, thanks!

thank u so much

Carl Rogers looks like Carl Jung mixed with Mike from Breaking Bad.

Watching Sisyphus55 in the gym goes crazy

relationism is movement and change. the process of becoming rather than being.

Oooo new sisyphus

one must imagine sisyphus happy

Haven't watched the vid yet. From a viewer perspective. I feel like the tone change of the channel at first was a bit jarring but it seams like it was just setting up the new rigmarole and I like it. After watching I want to add that mis-trust opens us into hell, in that same vein; The strongest trust should be self. Love you

It is difficult to engage in the action of becoming when you’re autonomy is stripped away by a societal structure that is hierarchal and overbearingly controlling

I was having a breakdown when I saw this vid had dropped

the illusion of sun being there, after the transition at 0:48, even if accidental, is genius

This is ur best video.

You never disapoint!

@cowabunga2597

9 ай бұрын

Sonetimes he does

Perfect timing

happiness is a direction, not a state of being.

The fully functioning individual will have the freedom to express aggression appropriately, because setting and enforcing boundaries precedes, and is essential to, displaying vulnerable emotions and affection.

Hey man! Been a big fan of your content for a while now and, as I’m watching this video, I can’t help but wonder: are you influenced by Don Hertzfeldt at all? He is one of my favorite animators and your stuff tends to remind me of a lot of him since both of you mesh stick figures with hypnagogic atmospheres and existential themes.

This video describes me more than I thought it would. Maybe all this introspection paid off after all. Sisyphus speaks of Wu Wei, but living fully in accordance with the flow of life is also represented and largely more recognized as Mindfullness, stemming from Zen and Buddhism.

This video is the equivalent of Sisyphus55 picking up the boulder he was rolling, smashing my face with it, and then resuming to roll it up. Thank you for taking the time to smack me back to reality ❤❤ This video is so special, I think I'll let it sit with me for a while.

Yes.

The good life can create the most grateful and wise people, or the most decadent and degenerate ones. Sadly the latter is more prevalent.

Well this is encouraging seems like im doing everything right :D

I'm living the good life now, I hope you can too.

I had some idead like this come sort half conclusion by mediation but this makes it conceret now

Almost though you can easily mistake creativity, just be free in your thinking and you'll find it. Also don't worry about being socially recognised, rarely do the good get to see the fruits of their labour but then they don't need to. Perhaps worry less about reading philosophy and just do some philosophizing.

my daily existential crisis with sysiphus.

Yup

I learned about Sisyphus several months ago. Sisyphus pushing a boulder up a mountain. I have a DVD of the PBS series: Art:21. Art in the 21st century. At the end of a presentation of an artist, a picture shows someone pushing a boulder up a mountain. A caption said, "Be more boulder."

Updoot if Rogers is more your speed than Freud. I think we need his energy now more than ever. Hang in there fellow travelers, Earth school is in session. 🧑‍🎓

Ah. The ray of sunshine in the dark void of my existence.

life is what you make of it

Wow. By Carl Rogers' standards I'm living the good life right now. I'm in a constant state of positive forward motion, have been able to step back from my emotions and monitor them rather than just feeling each one, starting to go with the flow a bit more, and I'm beginning to know myself and trust my instincts. So why do I still feel like a fuckin' asshole?

Weird how well times these videos are

Wow. i barely comment but Carl just assured me I'm living my life correctly. If anyone knows good books about him, please do recommend!

Hey man. I was wondering if you know anything about Milan kundera's thoughts on the idea of vertigo as the "need to throw yourself into the void". He explores this in his book the unbearable lightness of being. I've been dealing with suicidal thoughts and can't reconcile the idea that I would want to end my life while not? At the same time? It's strange. I dont know, just a topic I think is worth exploring

You posted this while I was mid poop

TIL: I am living the good life ❤❤❤

This is the point in my life that I want to get to... But what do I do if I'm still defensive? What if no matter how hard I try, I can't free myself from the schemas and anxieties that have been branded into my sense of self? Do I just have to be stronger? I've been strong my whole life. I don't think I could be weak if I tried. I have hope, because I already do many of the things described. I really have no choice but to live this way, as an outsider. It's just... that defensiveness that prevents this way of living is just as tenacious as I am. Because it's a part of my ego, of who I am. The stronger I get, the stronger my defensiveness gets.

@anamited

9 ай бұрын

Being self aware is half the battle. You're doing amazing

Can you make a video on learning to forgive someone for yourself and not for them?

It’s me, the weak