Stop Wanting, Start Accepting | The Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius

Although he never considered himself a philosopher, Marcus Aurelius’ writings have become one of the most significant ancient Stoic scriptures. His ‘Meditations’ contain a series of notes to himself based on Stoic ideas, one of which is embracing fate and living conformably to the demands of nature.

Instead of wanting things to happen as we wish, we’re better off accepting the universe, according to Marcus Aurelius, and developing a flexible attitude towards the outside world while being strict with ourselves (Stop Wanting, Start Accepting | The Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius)

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00:00 - Intro
01:58 - (1) Accepting other people
04:16 - (2) Accepting transience
07:08 - (3) Accepting misfortune
09:51 - (4) Accepting change
12:50 - (5) Accepting your nature

[coasternut]

One of my favourite stoic quotes is "If a person speaks ill of you, it's either true, or false. If it's true, then you should accept it as who you are. If it's false, then accept them as foolish, and their opinion can be disregarded"

[nickn]

'Freedom is the only worthy goal in life. It is won by disregarding things that lie beyond our control.'
Epictetus

[MauriceTramble]

“You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” - Marcus Aurelius

[adamcomerford]

"We can't prevent someone we're attached to from walking out of our lives, but we can develop the power to accept whatever happens, and even wish for things to happen as they happen. If we accept misfortune, even the gods cannot harm us."
Really needed to hear this.

[IKEMENOsakaman]

World in the 20th Century was all about "MORE, MORE, MORE". Let's slow down and be thankful to what we already have.

[victherocker]

"Don't wish life was easier. Wish you were stronger."

[benitasulaiman]

"The more we realize how little and short our lives are, the less reason we see to worry about trivialities, and the more we can appreciate the time we have." Thanks for your words.

[R__AoV]

5 titles for those who do not have time

Accepting :
• other people
• transience
• misfortune
• change
• your nature
If you have time, be sure to watch the video

[Lunay]

"Because nothing lasts, nothing is worthy of worry." I absolutely love this quote and will take it with me. I worry about so much, but I wont take that worry with me in the next life. The impermanence of life is truly a beautiful one.

[dailydoseofmedicinee]

Life is very short and anxious for those who forget the past, neglect the present, and fear the future👍

[laurasanders]

To anyone struggling, in pain, confused, anxious, worrying, unsure, sad, jealous, hateful, the solution to your problem will appear soon, right in time, with the right person, with the right conditions. All your pain will alleviate and disappear. What you are looking and hoping for is showing up. Love you. Take care.

[stevenjbeto]

“The pleasure of having is lost by wanting more.”
- Chinese Fortune Cookie

(Stoicism can be found in the darndest places.)

[qjames]

"A joke can only hurt you if you let it."

We need to send Jada and Will some books on stoicism

[samehghanmi]

"be flexible with the outside world and strict to ourselves"

[Radwinskee]

I always go back to this video everytime I'm drowned with worries and anxiety to remind me how insignificant and temporary they are. Thank you for this video.

[georgevan]

I love this philosophy!

Before 25, I
Me: want this, I want that, I want...

Now
Me: ok This is what I have. This is what I can do. How can I make the most out of what God has given me in this life.

[LucidLivingLL]

One often thinks that accepting the negative situation leads to a negative life. But in fact, it is quite the opposite. You cannot see the whole without accepting the negative, and living a fulfilling life is about living through wholeness. Realize that acceptance brings you closer to the truth, and look to the truth for it will set you free.

-Much love from a growing YouTuber

[idrisabdi]

Uploaded 1 minute ago. People already commenting how wise the info is, on a 15-minute long video😆😂

[Karl_with_a_K]

"But look at how soon we are all forgotten"... watching the readings of his notes and understanding his wisdom 2000 years later.

[yunitap]

I believe this, freedom, is not having anything you want, but free from wanting anything you want