STOICISM | How Marcus Aurelius Keeps Calm

Needless to say, Marcus Aurelius was a busy man, carrying the burden of leadership over an empire, and all the stress that comes from this. His work, Meditations, gives us an idea of how he coped.

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[JamesTheNomadic]

“He who conquers others is strong; He who conquers himself is mighty” - Lao Tzu

[AuthenticSelfGrowth]

A lot of stoicism is based on emotional mastery. Master your inner world and you master your life.

[ShubhamKainthola]

1. Do only the essentials, speak only when required

2. Regular meditation will help us to keep a queit mind.
Also, We should fully embrace the following facts:
- our thoughts decides our inner peace, irrespective of what happens in the external .
- every things comes to an end, nothing is permanent, that is how the nature has designed itself .

3. Memento Mori :
Life will come to an end, so will the good times, the bad times, the pleasures, the pains...
Nothing is permanent, and we should not cling to a feeling or a situation.
We should focus on moving ahead with life and practice resilience.

[ossen]

"Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact."
"Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth."

[cridery]

I really like saying "this too shall pass" when you're in happy or in sad situation in life meaning not to be too attached to any of these because if you try to stick with only happy moments you most likely will be desperate.

[jamiemcrae]

"The universe is change, life is opinion."
-Marcus Aurelius.

[graceguerzon]

1. Do less talking less ignore nonsense. Ask yourself "Is this necessesary"
2. Short escapes. Meditate going from within.
3. Remember that all shall pass

[obijuan]

When me or my spouse are going through a tough time, I always say in 5 years we will look back on this moment with far less attachment and far less emotion. This too shall pass.

[ash]

Do less, take short breaks & don't stress about losing anything since it's not really in your control.
Great stuff, as always!

[Nick_Portillo]

Stoicism completely change my life forever. As well as learning the principles of the mind. That’s what my channel is about

[facts_and_quotes.]

"One day you will wake up and there won't be any more time to do the things you've always wanted. Do it now."

[kinofcosmos]

“The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way” - Marcus Aurelius

[MrNess]

Keeping short and simple once again. Thank you!

[davidschantz]

Your soul just needs a rest. No matter where you are. Stay close to home.

[hopeofman]

Stoic philosophy has really helped deal with every day challenges and setbacks.
Thank you so much .
Lots of love from Kenya.

[InspireBeyondLimits]

Marcus Aurelius' Meditations is a masterpiece! Each time I read it, I discover new insights to help me navigate life's challenges.

[RosemarieSKikel]

I want to thank you for making these videos, they always speak to me and I often learn something from them. I look forward to them and they give me some calm in this life.

[LucieSalat]

You put that together so nicely and ended it powerfully.
Listening to this feels like slipping into a warm, soft, familiar bed for my tired old soul.

[theletterbleeds]

Fantastic work you do. I highly appreciate it!

[petrmasek]

This video is just as brilliant as Marcus Aurelius was. It helped me to gather and to collect my thoughts. I will definitely implement some of the ideas mentioned in this video into my real life. Thank you so much for motivation.