Marcus Aurelius' Advice if You’re Tired of Life

Marcus Aurelius reminded himself in those very same pages of Meditations the reasons why he was here on this planet, what his nature demanded of him, what his duty was. He carried on and found relief and purpose and even joy in this.

No matter who you are or what you’re going through, the same thing is available to you. Inside your soul, Marcus would remind you, is peace that you can retreat into any time you like. It’s ok that you’re tired–it’s understandable and perfectly acceptable.

Just use the resources available to you and most of all, stick around.

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[StoicEvolution]

"When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive - to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love." - Marcus Aurelius

[StoicRealms]

"The best revenge is not to be like your enemy." - Marcus Aurelius

[ILikeGuns]

"If it's not right don't do it, if it's not true don't say it."

Marcus Aurelius was such an inspirational figure.

[How_to_Peaceoffical]

"It is not death that a man should fear but never beginning to live"
- Marcus Aurelius
This once is masterpiece!

[herzglass]

You are not tired of life. You're tired of suffering.

[kevin]

“I hope there are days, where you fall in love with being alive”

[StorytimerAtLarge]

I have struggled with depression and anxiety all my life. They’re my constant companions in life. As I get older I am almost proud; a weird kind of proud of continuing this life. I’m stubborn. Sad and stubborn.

[SebHaarfagre]

_"Only he who lives in darkness knows the true value of light"_

[ninjasrose]

My brother took his own life when I was 12 back in 1998! I am my sisters only sibling left and our parents are both gone. So I HAVE to stick around for her! I live with being passively suicidal every day and mental health issues. Just find your reason and fight on no matter what it takes. Whoever is reading this you f*cking got this!

[nelsontragura]

"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 you have lived by. If there are gods, but unjust, then you should not want to worship them" - Marcus Aurelius

[bananajoe]

I lost my sister and brother in law four months apart. They were both 22 and I was 20. They left a 1 year old behind that I had to raise. I dropped out of college and quit my job. I moved into my parents house to watch my niece full time. I tried to raise her how I thought her parents would have. I didn't think I would have made it another 5 years because how much I missed them. How do you explain to a 1 year old mommy and daddy are gone? I was in a dark place, but I couldn't show my suffering because my niece needed a foundation to grow on.
She's graduating from high school this year, and I'm so damn proud of her and her achievements. It does get better friends, you don't know it yet, but it does.

[avx]

In short: Start where u are, use what u have, do what u can.

[StoicEvolution]

"Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the body." - Seneca

[VirtuesWay]

"Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking."

[redhotzuluwarrior]

‘Stick around’, I can think of far too many a good men I wish I could turn back time and tell this to. Life is precious and hardship can always be overcome.. Stick around!

[trog.lodyte]

A year into my malignant cancer journey my wife left, right now am going through the divorce process in between my cancer treatments. I am leaning on the wisdom of Marcus to get through this. It gets better.

[yashchandel]

We’re actually kind of lucky we have information like this to keep us going

[MadMatt]

Joy.
That’s what kept me going.
One of my worst moments, I went to a thrift store. I bought some little wooden bird houses that I would give to somebody. Why?
You can make yourself kinda happy, but the only way to feel true joy is to make someone else happy.
The best part! You can do it for free. Give your time. A smile and a “hello”. Look for those as down and out as you, and spring a smile on them. Talk to them.
It won’t work on everyone, but smile are contagious. Make someone else happy if you want joy.
You’ll never get over the wall if you don’t get up.

[TheeSlickShady_Dave_K]

I really appreciate the comments section on this video
Thank you to those who took the time to post the stories,
The strength.

Thank you ❤

[deubtti]

Stuck between "calm down, youre pushing yourself too hard" and "time is limited". Feeling lost, fatigued, unmotivated but also guilty of not doing anything. No checkpoints to know if this is still right, no one pointing out my flaws or saying "youre almost there", no one understands but nevertheless, i can't quit