5 Marcus Aurelius Quotes You Should Reflect on Daily
Embrace uncertainty, find inner peace, and stay focused
Marcus Aurelius ( A.D. 121–180) was one of the greatest Roman Emperors that ever lived. He succeeded his adoptive father in A.D. 161. His untitled work of philosophical teachings, now known as Meditations, is often looked at as one of the greatest pieces of philosophical writings ever created.
He was a practitioner of the Stoic philosophy — commonly thought to be those that lack emotion, or showing the expression of them. This couldn’t be further from the truth. It was rather the full observation of thoughts, events and how we react to them that matters.
It’s wholehearted mindfulness — not standing there looking like we don’t give a shit.
It seems that this was not written as book, but as a compilation of reflections and advice that he himself could use in the future. As he experienced something, he would observe the situation objectively and rationally, and write down his thoughts. Over time particular lessons and perspectives were formed.
Meditations simply a collection of translated thoughts Marcus wrote for himself.
Just think about that for a moment — One of the greatest emperors in the existence of our planet has his advice…
