Marcus Aurelius - Meditations - (My Narration)

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The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius is a scrapbook of thoughts the emperor wrote to himself, reminders on how to behave and what to expect in life. It is unlikely that Marcus Aurelius ever intended the writings to be published and the work has no official title, so "Meditations" is one of several titles commonly assigned to the collection. Marcus ruled the Roman empire from AD 161-180. He wrote the 12 books of the Meditations in as a source for his own guidance and self-improvement. It is possible that large portions of the work were written at Sirmium, where he spent much time planning military campaigns from 170 to 180. Some of it was written while he was positioned at Aquincum on campaign in Pannonia, because internal notes tell us that the first book was written when he was campaigning against the Quadi on the river Granova and the second book was written at Carnuntum.

Start - 0:00
Book 1 - 0:00:11
Book 2 - 0:20:35
Book 3 - 0:37:05
Book 4 - 0:57:09
Book 5 - 1:29:00
Book 6 - 2:00:00
Book 7 - 2:33:09
Book 8 - 3:04:55
Book 9 - 3:37:20
Book 10 - 4:07:09
Book 11 - 4:38:44
Book 12 - 5:05:48

This is my own recording of 'Meditations' by Marcus Aurelius and I retain the copyright.

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[VoxStoica]

Book 1 - 0:00:11
Book 2 - 0:20:35
Book 3 - 0:37:05
Book 4 - 0:57:09
Book 5 - 1:29:00
Book 6 - 2:00:00
Book 7 - 2:33:09
Book 8 - 3:04:55
Book 9 - 3:37:20
Book 10 - 4:07:09
Book 11 - 4:38:44
Book 12 - 5:05:48

[deckiedeckie]

“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. If there are no gods, then you will be gone, but will have lived a noble life that will live on in the memories of your loved ones.”
Marcus Aurelius

[pulsewound]

The fact that these were his own private thoughts not to be published, and he wrote this in Greek is just so fascinating.

[mirandaa]

This is so calming. I can see how having these meditations on hand could help anyone through any storm. If you’re reading this I wish you well, and hope that you too find strength to wade through your own storms.

[MikeNoce]

It’s amazing how advanced humans were even 2000 years ago. A true intellectual

[riverbullshark]

Since I started looking into philosophy especially stoicism I realised how flawed I am as an individual. And I want to change

[richardpellis]

58:55 "I affirm that tranquility is nothing more than the ordering of the mind."

[tk]

His words are like water on a thirsty day. It hydrates the soul.

[colinmerritt]

Marcus has more to say about life in his foreword than most people say their entire lives.

[Valkalium]

“Frame your thoughts like this—you are an old person, you won’t let yourself be enslaved by this any longer, no longer pulled like a puppet by every impulse, and you’ll stop complaining about your present fortune or dreading the future.”

[stopaskingplease]

It is fasciniating how the words of a person who lived and died a long time ago can have such an impact on a "modern" life.

Every now and then, i try to make myself suffer when thinking of his words. It's not sufferring as in holding breath for no reason. Its suffering and taking the good, willful path over the quick and easy pleasure.

Its as simple as eating something healthier or taking the stairs instead of an elevator. A quick reminder that the suffering is an option that rewards me later in a different way than the immediate pleasure.

[M-Media]

Starting off the year 2024 with this,
Who Else???!!

[thePrinceOfPurpose]

Whenever I am frustrated I come here to find solace in the words of Marcus Aurelius.

[nocigar]

Fortitude, discipline, contentment, and wisdom. My life is better when I cultivate these qualities in myself.

[nicholasmccarthy]

I'm 22 with depression and a long-term medical issue that has trapped me in a shitty body. I've lived with suffering for the past few months and I need to feel at peace with it otherwise I'll go crazy before I reach the end of it. Im only onto book 2 and already this gives me relaxing vibes. It's so simple and so much of what he says is true. I feel like a kid listening to his dad give short, simple life lessons that will stick with me for the rest of my life. If only it had worked out that way.

[jecsquire]

First timer here. Just an observation, but the comments section here is so much more serene and positive than average. Good job practising what you preach everyone, it is clearly working :)

[AlastorTheNPDemon]

You have done the internet a lovely service posting this. Bravo, sir. 👏 👏 👏

[donniecasto]

Meditations, next to Letters From A Stoic by Seneca, Epictetus' Art of Living and various works of Cicero fundamentally changed my life. Stoicism makes so much sense to me. It's a daily exercise. The voice work brings this to life! Masterfully done.

[samme]

This should be a part of required curriculum in every school worldwide.
💛💛

[duckyoutube]

Im on a path of self mastery. And for once im starting to feel good about life. Im starting to aquire good habits. I no longer feel emotional when i watch the news. I want the best for my community. And i do good where i can. I dont lie about myself i have shed my fear of what people might think of me.

Today is a new life. And im happy to live it.