How To Think Clearly - Marcus Aurelius (Stoicism)

In this video we will be talking about how to think clearly from the wisdom of Marcus Aurelius. Marcus Aurelius was a devout student of the philosophy of Stoicism and constructed a series of autobiographical writings, now known as the Meditations.

So here are 5 ways to think clearly from Marcus Aurelius-
01. Train Your Perception
02. Learn To Control Your Emotions
03. Exercise The Dichotomy Of Control
04. Keep Virtues In Mind
05. Always Consider The Big Picture
I hope you enjoyed watching the video and hope you find these insights form Marcus Aurelius will help you in thinking clearly.

Even though Marcus Aurelius wrote it 2,000 years ago — his insights on Stoicism still carry strong weight today. Stoicism is a school of Hellenistic philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium in Athens in the early 3rd century BC. Even though it is over 2000 years old, more and more people are discovering how Stoicism is not only relevant to modern times, but can be applied in very simple, yet strong ways.

Research/Writing: Lisa Hentschke

Narration/Audio Editing: Dan Mellins-Cohen

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[PhilosophiesforLife]

Marcus Aurelius says “Choose not to be harmed and you won’t feel harmed. Don’t feel harmed and you haven’t been”.

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[Forbidden.wisdom.]

*”Do not fear having no friends. Fear having bad friends”* ~My life taught lesson

[bridgetwalton]

I love studying stoicism. The peace I’ve gotten from living this way is unbeatable

[Hope-cyzm]

This is crazy, my great grandfather told me when I was very little as that key to happiness was getting up early in the morning and doing the right thing. He said it’s not always going to be easy or fun but if you live by those morals your going to be happy with your life.

[Belief_Before_Glory]

"You have power over your mind — not outside events. Realize this and you will find great strength."
—Marcus Aurelius

[Luckystoic]

Whoever is reading this, I pray for you: a heart free of sorrow, a mind free of worries, a life filled with joy, an abundant source of financial wealth, a body free of disease disability and a day filled with God's blessings

[mindsetofthefew]

“If you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself, but to your estimate of it; and this you have the power to revoke at any moment.” - Marcus Aurelius.

This is very helpful for everyday like. Thank you for this. ♥

[edvardsjanisgrasmanis]

Every time I watch a lesson on stoicism I realize I had achieved some sort of stoic enlightenment by myself and just recently learned to deal with my anger against myself.

[dangood]

I've often returned to this little observational gem:

We are often frightened more than hurt, and we suffer more in imagination than in reality - Seneca

[sesayharuna]

1. Train your perception 2. Learn how to control your emotions 3. Dichotomy of control 4. keep virtue in mind ( wisdom, justice, courage, temperance) 5. Always consider the big picture are good stoicism philosophies to live by day to day. These render peace of mind.

[KARINA]

I am pretty sure the world would have been a much better place if people applied Marcus Aurelius' teachings to their life. Excellent video as always.

[mehranmoallem]

If we can stay away from judging others and everything around us, life would be much more pleasant.

[adtiamzon]

"Take a step back! Look at the Big Picture. Let go." 🌞💪💪😁👏👏💐

[jennyhernandez]

The universe showed me stoicism to help my ptsd and be stoic instead of emotional thank you for the very good video ❤

[vincentdeluna]

Fatigue, stress, hunger and other distractions make rational thinking a skill to learn

[teemax]

The greatest thing to learn from people such as Marcus Aurelius is that the answers are in the mind and heart. Everything gives a chance to learn and grow, then you will never fail. 💯

[FerozKhan-ssnn]

What Marcus Aurelius said about the need to make sure that people must have clarity on thoughts is the most important part of the thought process and as such is beyond doubt incredibly so true is this fact which is too often ignored by emotional impulses.

[TheChadShow]

I wish we all gave each other grace, kindness, and patience. I know it requires practice but if anything should be practiced it should be those things.

[kittytam]

Dear Lord, kindly grant me strength to accept those things that I cannot change. Let me have the courage to change the things that I can... and have the wisdom to know the difference. Amen.

[sylhomeo]

Absolutely the best video because it also gives the right advice on what to do and how to do it instead of just ordering people to change their views and saying to them that their way of thinking is not right. Advice without suggestions is useless, just frustrating! Thank you for this very helpful video!