Meditations: A New Translation (Modern Library Classics)

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There is a strange dichotomy to Meditations. There is great wisdom to be had while also containing rambling nonsense. The thing you have to understand is that this book is a series of entries some guy made of his, sometimes completely random, thoughts. Conceitedly, that's basically what philosophy is. Forced perspective in written form. And, as with the rest of the human race, not every thought is a winner. I can see myself revisiting this consistently to continue to gain more and more knowledge and information about the stoic way of life for many years to come. An must read for anyone looking to improve and live their best life. Marcus Aurelius isn't being prescriptive here. He's not even asking us to look internally to ourselves to become better people, or deal with grief or suffering or anger. He's asking himself to look internally. If you're looking to study Stoicism as a whole, I would like to recommend not starting with this. Most of Aurelius' words are built upon centuries of other stoic philosophers, and there are themes related to Stoicism that need a precursor. The idea of Logos being chief among them. I will say it's the pinnacle of Stoic thought, but that is what makes it a terrible starting point.

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This document was uploaded by our user. The uploader already confirmed that they had the permission to publish We are providing our personal opinion and it should not be taken as legal, financial, or tax advice. As you kiss your son good night, says Epictetus, whisper to yourself, 'He may be dead in the morning.' to approach this thought with care, so that nothing irrational creeps in. Meditations by Marcus AureliusDo your best. Don't compare yourself to others. Just do your best and be proud of what you have accomplished. It's fascinating how Marcus's notes to himself are still so applicable today given that they were written nearly 2000 years ago. He clearly spent a lot of time thinking about philosophy and in particular how it can be used to live a good life

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The composition of the Meditations is normally dated to the 170s—Marcus's last decade. That this was a dark and stressful period for him can hardly be doubted.We learn more about our bodies, souls, and minds and how to deal with emotions like anger, anxiety, grief, and so on. Forgive yourself and others. Holding on to anger and resentment will only hurt you in the long run. Forgive yourself and others so that you can move on with your life.

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Can’t you see? It’s just the same with you-and just as vital to nature. Meditations by Marcus Aurelius This doesn't mean that I agree with nor do I believe everything Aurelius says. Of course, this is the beauty of philosophy—it simply begs you to think. Be kind to others. Treat others the way you want to be treated. Be kind and compassionate, even to those who are different from you. I began listening to Ryan Holiday and his "Daily Stoic" podcast, and eventually dove into Marcus Aurelius' Meditations on his recommendation.

I will also note that I have not read any other translations of Meditations. So I'm not qualified to note if this is a good one or not. Considering how many people a book like this has to go through before getting published, I would imagine that it is at least passable. People's opinion on this subject tends to depend on which translation they read first. He read slowly, moving his lips over the words. “Everything is only for a day, both that which remembers and that which is remembered. Live in the present moment. Don't dwell on the past or worry about the future. Focus on the present moment and make the most of it. This is the only translation of Aurelius that I have read. It was clear with a helpful glossary of people in the Appendix. I will probably read this again in the future. Few ancient works have been as influential as the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius, philosopher and emperor of Rome (A.D. 161–180). A series of spiritual exercises filled with wisdom, practical guidance, and profound understanding of human behavior, it remains one of the greatest works of spiritual and ethical reflection ever written. Marcus’s insights and advice—on everything from living in the world to coping with adversity and interacting with others—have made the Meditations required reading for statesmen and philosophers alike, while generations of ordinary readers have responded to the straightforward intimacy of his style. For anyone who struggles to reconcile the demands of leadership with a concern for personal integrity and spiritual well-being, the Meditations remains as relevant now as it was two thousand years ago.