Thread by @mcgillmd921

I’m a big fan of #Stoicism and it’s teachings have helped to bring objectivity, tranquility, and mental fortitude into my life.

Of the #Stoic writings, #Meditations by Marcus Aurelius is my favorite.

Here is a collection of favorite passages from Meditations:

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“To welcome with affection what is sent by fate. 3.16“

A powerful passage on accepting your past and present. I repeat this one a lot when circumstances have not unfolded to my liking.

“Choose not to be harmed--and you won't feel harmed. Don't feel harmed--and you haven't been.” 4.7

We cannot control circumstances, but we can control how we choose to respond.

“To be like the rock that waves keep crashing over. It stands unmoved and the raging of the sea falls still around it.” 4.49

A great passage on having strength of will.

“To move from one unselfish action to another with God in mind. Only there, delight and stillness.” 6.7

A beautiful passage on unselfish action.

“No matter what anyone says or does, my task is to be good. Like gold or emerald or purple repeating to itself, "No matter what anyone says or does, my task is to be emerald, my color undiminished." 7.15

Beautiful ...

“Objective judgment now at this very moment. Unselfish action, now at this very moment. Willing acceptance, now at this very moment. Of all external events. That's all you need.” 9.6

My favorite Marcus quote.

“It's time you realize that you have something in you more powerful and miraculous than the things that affect you and make you dance like a puppet.” 12.19

A great passage in acknowledging the strength within you.

The Stoics have a lot to say about death, and Marcus is no exception. My all time favorite Stoic passage on accepting death:

Even though it is 2000+ years old, Mediations is full of practical insight and wisdom that can help us today.

Do yourself and read the beautifully written Gregory Hayes @aristofontes translation.

I would love to hear your favorite passages from Meditations.