Marcus Aurelius - Meditations - (My Narration)

[@VoxStoica]

My own summary of Meditations is available here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqaTqXeqgJiaabM Affiliates: Amazon: geni.us/BuyMeditations | Audible: geni.us/MeditationsOnAudible 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 Stoicism Principles: geni.us/PracticalStoicism Become a Patron: www.subscribestar.com/intpworld or www.patreon.com/RobinHomer

[@eduardomacumo6057]

INTPWorld love this

[@nggaish]

Nice edit my man, nice edit hehe

[@saekka8537]

FLOOR-GANG!

[@deekamara7507]

Eduardo Macumo k

[@munazzeelriasat1825]

Ggg

[@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

[@marksimons3511]

One of the better quotes I've heard these days.

[@mannylorenzo5550]

Nonsense. Jesus Christ died for our sins and he is GOD. 💯

[@contemporarymale]

Emanuel Lorenzo Jesus Christ is a fictional character invented by a demented Jew named Saul of tarsus.

[@contemporarymale]

Emanuel Lorenzo this is known as Pascal’s wager, and it’s beyond pathetic.

[@mannylorenzo5550]

Duke Davis really? more pathetic than God promising you an eternity with him in peace but rejecting it due to highmindedness and pride?

[@versagesversages2162]

first time listener here. Who else?

[@danandoliver3613]

Me

[@letshavefun5210]

Me

[@samhurst4084]

@@googleaccount-np9mn woah chill out buddy

[@jamien.5528]

Meynard Sangeles Ok.

[@colbyspiers8173]

same here!

[@pulsewound2677]

The fact that these were his own private thoughts not to be published, and he wrote this in Greek is just so fascinating.

[@jordanweaver9759]

Right he would prob be mortified to know ppl studie these writings today

[@XeLYoutube]

i dont get it, whats facinating trough private writing and "greek"

[@pulsewound2677]

@@XeLKZbin if you don’t know, ya don’t know

[@toasterproductions3733]

@@pulsewound2677 I mean granted it being in Greek is not fascinating. I'm Greek. Just a language.

[@pulsewound2677]

@@toasterproductions3733 he wrote in Greek so others couldn’t read it. Intellectuals and high officials in the empire only spoke Greek. so he would know who of read his private thoughts if discovered.

[@mirandaa2673]

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.

[@FlyinTools]

Thank you Miranda, I wish you the same :)

[@alfonsoramirez367]

Thanks Miranda A

[@1986tessie]

Cheers bro. Have a good 1.

[@medicineman6454]

You as well.

[@sirg-had8821]

I picked up a hard-back copy of this book at the local book shop. These writings are calming and enlightening.

[@MikeNoce]

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

[@aPheonixRises]

The storehouse of wisdom has always been and has always been the same.

[@Moribus_Artibus]

It's amazing how not advanced many humans are even today.

[@jordanweaver9759]

The deeper you look Into this the more you will see that we were actually ore advanced back then and have been in a steady decline ever since the last great extinction event

[@swolebodydaddy3816]

@@jordanweaver9759 who says that Marcus Aurelius even wrote all of this? this is probably just a genius marketing strategy

[@FourOf92000]

kinda gives the lie to the notion of human moral character having "advanced", don't it

[@stopaskingplease1747]

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.

[@thatcanadian6698]

Well stated.

[@vespid8960]

Despite the numerous similarities between Rome and the modern geopolitical world, we humans have all been the same on the personal level. Those everyday activities that both torment and pleasure us, or disappoint and satisfy us. They lived through them too.

[@tk3831]

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

[@janpierzchala2004]

Does he read or narrates?

[@Shwa44]

He died like 1,850 years ago

[@eoinmcsweeney2632]

​@@janpierzchala2004hahaha

[@TheDRAGONFLITE]

Timestamps: Book 1: Debts and Lessons - 0:12 Book 2: Among the Quadi at the Granua 20:40 Book 3: Composed in Carnuntum - 37:05 Book 4: 57:13 Book 5: 1:29:04 Book 6: 2:00:00 Book 7: 2:33:11 Book 8: 3:04:58 Book 9: 3:37:20 Book 10: 4:07:11 Book 11: 4:38:45 Book 12: 5:05:49

[@azizkerimkulov8178]

Dragonflite Thank you man

[@1amjapan]

Awesome work, much appreciated! 👍

[@Abdullah-cj2mh]

Thank you so much

[@aliyatvshow2605]

Thank youu❤️

[@olechristianhenne6583]

Thanks

[@duckyoutube6318]

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.

[@jordanweaver9759]

Sounds amazing friend so happy to hear this I to all on this path and have had similar realizations

[@riverbullshark]

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

[@DerHammerSpricht]

be careful wishing you were different friend. It's okay to want to grow, and be proactive about it, but you can overidentify with it, especially when you're young, and really injure your "soul". You won't realize it until it's too late. Enjoy who you are.

[@riverbullshark]

@@DerHammerSpricht thanks for the advice

[@BertramShord]

@@DerHammerSpricht Schönes Ding. Ganz genau. While always in the process of wanting to be, people tend to forget that they already are. Slippery slope. Im including myself. Personal change is just everyday being, looked at from afar.

[@johngalvin3124]

Life begins again today...

[@defcononehalf1]

one day at a time.

[@jecsquire9508]

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 :)

[@hyponomeone]

it's all open discussion :) no matter where you're from or what you believe, I'm certain that everyone here would only love to have good discussion that results in positive change. Hope you're doing well!

[@TheGreenTaco999]

@@hyponomeone Marcus Aurelius was my favorite capitalist

[@nocigar7730]

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

[@quamareahtv5667]

I have been learning how to use your Brain Waves to Picture and Manifest what you want out of Life!! If you would like to learn how, Let Me Know and I would be Blessed to show you want helped me be able to learn how the mind works and create the life we deserve!! Simply!!!

[@EdgeOfLight]

these are empty words

[@nocigar7730]

@@EdgeOfLight did you have something of substance to contribute in place of my empty words or only a passing criticism?

[@kylepugh6607]

Daily morning mantra

[@gaelr.s7123]

@@nocigar7730 don't bother asking the dude, he must be a nihilist

[@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.”

[@justicerey4835]

I really needed this today, Thank You

[@moguesdesta5833]

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[@nicholasmccarthy8511]

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.

[@hercules5141]

Stay strong brother 🙏

[@lilylevental2808]

❤

[@Monkey-biz]

Jesus loves you.

[@biancaperez5430]

Hang in there proud of you 😊

[@peterrallo3086]

I hear you ive been on lirhium over 15 years klonopin, xanas, all of them hope you feel better . Im sick of watching tv i enjoy audiobooks lot more . Take care.

[@samme1024]

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

[@lor-px8wo]

It used to be until circa 1960. In every grammar school in the UK but with the dumbing down of the education system and the introduction of the comprehensive system in the name of egalitarianism we have lost such philosophical learnings. Ahem !

[@colinmerritt7645]

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

[@NSNCNB]

Hahaha .... true😂😂

[@nickanthropocene6502]

I don't think that's true. I think that it seems that way, from an outsider's perspective. You yourself likely know how hard it can be to express the full scope of your thoughts and feelings to other people. This goes both ways.

[@quasi-intellecual3790]

@Snakejüce Please don’t tell me you’re a conspiracy theorist.

[@nickanthropocene6502]

@sandpiperBe careful not to romanticize the past too much. The average person wasn't exactly smarter back then than they are today. It's easy to look back and see the best, while seeing only the worst in the now and future.

[@mont249]

@@nickanthropocene6502 of course we’re smarter than the avg person back then. I think his point is speaking relatively. Relatively speaking the avg intellect back then was much higher than ours is in todays society. There’s a much wider gap between the avg class and the smarter people now then there was then. And that’s not an accident is his point. The higher ups in our society want that gap to keep widening. They want us (the majority) to continue being dumbed down. Where back then they’re anted everyone to strive to be the smartest they could be.

[@richardpellis]

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

[@gatsu8223]

Thank you

[@drazzytime9353]

What does this mean?

[@OriginalPuro]

@@drazzytime9353 Have your head in order, basically. Be calm, collected and emotionally stable. Be honest and true to yourself.

[@tribegoldie4282]

The chaos of all that is external will in return become irrelevant to the non chaotic mind

[@SamuelBlack84]

It still has its purpose

[@10M-Media]

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

[@pastalino6786]

​@@No_Views_No_Likeswhy tho . It's not productive right?

[@jecsquire9508]

I revist the Meditations every few months: its lessons helped me ride out dad's stroke, a breakup and a major injury to my dominant arm all in 3 months. 5 years ago id be in peices. Now i move forwards, because there is nothing else. Hope your year progreses well itsfroste3007.

[@GlowUpGuru_934]

Did you finish it yet?

[@ChokeArtist411]

Desperate for attention

[@rabwonijudithe7]

Starting tonight 😂

[@AlastorTheNPDemon]

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

[@Sadiquecat]

Freddie the Eliminator i want to like this but its at 42 and thats a nice number

[@thePrinceOfPurpose]

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

[@concernedcitizen780]

You might also like “ The consolation of Philosophy “ from Boethus. Available at loyalty books ( Internet)

[@chandalababa-kwanga9981]

try "Mein Kampf" by a half mustached nazi luminarie written in the 1920s

[@redactado266]

@@chandalababa-kwanga9981 based book

[@adavanja5682]

@@chandalababa-kwanga9981 Shame it wasn't written by Adolf.

[@nativeb.9718]

Same bro. Peace and love to us all, in whatever we may be facing.

[@jokerstein627]

Anyone else listening and falling asleep, only to have the meditations said in your dreams. Really serene feeling

[@donniecasto7642]

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.

[@DrHouseNUFC]

I'm currently reading Letters from a stoic, it's a great read. I love Roman/Greek history and philosophy.

[@He.knows.nothing]

Have you read the Tao Te Ching? I find stoicism and taoism to be interchangeable in fundamental values, both rooting their philosophy in naturalistic pantheism

[@donniecasto7642]

@@He.knows.nothing It's in my to read list. Currently, I am reading the Dhammapada of the Buddha. I find a lot of connection between Stoicism, Taoism, and Buddhism.

[@MultiMediaEvan]

I also find the Tao Te Ching to be amazing as well.

[@Ganebo-n4p]

Absolutely healing ..all of their work (Seneca, Cicero, Epictetus, Epicurus.).

[@jameswilliams3241]

My Gram gave me a double volume of the Meditations with the writings of Epictetus,I still have those works,re-read them often and have encouraged all of my children to do the same,it has served them all well and they have in turn given these writings to their children. A gift from my Gram from 60 plus years ago have borne much fruit.

[@router9717]

Valuable seeds they were!

[@violenceislife1987]

Huzzah

[@hermeticinstrumentalist6804]

That is awesome.

[@flashpoint5200]

I tend to be a very nervous and anxious person. I've struggled for sometime to find purpose, especially recently. I've only been listening to this for the past couple of days in the morning before work and I already notice a shift in my outlook on life. I know it's probably too early to really understand what's being said here (I'm loosely quoting the passage on not being satisfied with a cursory understanding of a lesson). Thanks for the upload, I stumbled upon this at the right time.

[@brownpunk1794]

Take ur time bro..remember we find things when the time is right..u didnt stumble on this by accident. Peace

[@SamuelBlack84]

Me too, and I've always struggled with finding my purpose in life beyond a daily life of drudgery in a job I hate for little to no reward And, if it isn't that it's meagre hobbies that only serve to fill up my empty hours Everyday life becomes like a quickening of a lifeless corpse that serves to only turn the wheel of existence

[@prestonross6942]

My father gave me this book my freshman year of high school. Since then I have read this book many times. Especially, times in my life when I felt like my life was out of balance or not in control. This book was very valuable during my deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. The things that I saw and carried out were put into a great perspective and the wisdom taken from those times!

[@doctordetroit4339]

Read Admiral Stockdale's book......stoicism and combat personified.

[@prestonross6942]

@@doctordetroit4339 I will pick that up! Thanks!

[@vespid8960]

Thank you for your service

[@straxsa]

so you killed innocent civilians? that must require something like this to heal the mind. sad.

[@watashiwaiqmal]

Im on a pursuit of happiness. Im now learning the art of stoicism and other kinds of arts/teachings to find inner peace. While im on it, i realised that there will always be yin and yang in this world. There will always be two sides of the same coin. I learnt that humans is a hero in their story be it good or bad. Dying is inevitable but living is a choice. Humans have a mind of their own and its formed by how they were taught, raised, heard, see and experience. Everybody is I and I am everybody, just different way of life of me. Always put myself onto other people shoes and never regard my self as a higher being. Always listen not hear. There always a lesson to be learnt. Be open minded and aware of my own doings as it will have an impact in myself and others. My thoughts become my words, my words become my actions, my actions become my habit, my habit becomes my attitude, my attitude becomes my future. I learnt that sometimes to have something good, it needs to be done by evil actions. The world is both fcuked up and beautiful. We are being fed by temporary happiness that it makes us forget about how strong, intelligent and willing we are. Lastly, i realised that if i can't change myself... What makes me think i can change an individual or the world. I hope everyone is having a good day or night and to always use the time wisely. Stop having the mindset "Oh, i can just do it later", it will never happen. Time is going forward faster than you might think. We live in an illusion where the word "Present" is something to be taken lightly. Past can be a day ago, a week ago, a year ago while the Future can be a day later, a week later, a year later but the Present is just a second which is NOW and it has just passed. "If you wait to be ready, you will be waiting for the rest of your lives".

[@beatricewanjohi9043]

Wow I love the knowledge you have gained in your pursuit of happiness great message would you mind sharing some of the books or podcasts or articles you've been learning from please.

[@lostinthehaze7972]

Damn

[@stumpedsuper2014]

Its funny how you put that quote in at in the end after you say that you are in the "pursuit" of happiness and peace. Happiness and inner solace cannot be persued as an obtainable goal because it only ensues and is something you can't persue

[@rwm1885]

In the two, three years of listening to this book, on - off, it's been a grounding space for me especially after difficult periods in my life. After because during challenging moments I'm usually too deep in the pits to listen to any logic. I'm very grateful for it. I love philosophy and discovering this has been a godsend. To think that he was an emperor and a warrior most of his life and he literally spent his life facing death and betrayal and still had this mentality to basically say, don't worry so much about life, just do your best and accept that which comes - that's amazing. Amazing because in the modern world , we barely face survival struggles like they did back then. At best, it's your partner betraying you or your boss upsetting you, at worst it's death or sickness of a beloved; and yes they try us. His words really put things in perspective for me. I love many lessons in here. I love when he advises to quit praying for things but to simply be grateful of what you have and pray to be content with that; or when he says, it doesn't matter whether fearful of death or complaining of life or proud of your achievements, we will all be forgotten by the next century; the best you can do is be nice and do your best. I listen to it during my morning drives to work and I've been re-listening over time. Very poignant lessons. Grateful for this and for the audio reader . Thanks

[@MandenTV]

This is the kind of accent and voice I expect to hear when I listen to a reading of Meditations. Great job.

[@TaunellE]

Me Too..

[@njerujack]

@@TaunellE me three

[@chaosdweller]

Your name lol

[@kybalionking9966]

Aurelius was a Roman. He spoke with a Latin accent.

[@bracksmooch6188]

Udh

[@filiusreticulum2926]

Basicly. Be happy with who you are and don't try to be something you're too small to be. When adversity comes, take it on with a smile as if it were a friend. When victory comes don't celebrate because you only got that which is given to you.

[@magnetarattractionsno9643]

and leave those young boys alone lol

[@SamuelBlack84]

It's human nature to yearn for things that seem to offer richer experiences, whether it be opulence or pleasurable experiences Alas for me to be trapped within a meagre life due to past mistakes with no hope to escape beyond my own death, it makes the sting of hope seem ever more empty

[@TheNeoMosala]

Whenever I find myself deviating from Stoic teachings I come back to this audiobook. I have read Meditations and Seneca's Letters many times over the years but hearing the words aloud is powerful. Thank you for this audiobook.

[@pixxienix1745]

Im just discovering Stoicism.

[@WoodDemonX]

Return to Philosophy again and again, and Again and Again.

[@quamareahtv5667]

I have been learning how to use your Brain Waves to Picture and Manifest what you want out of Life!! If you would like to learn how, Let Me Know and I would be Blessed to show you want helped me be able to learn how the mind works and create the life we deserve!! Simply!!!

[@neilexteen8643]

Neo you are right

[@jamesspencer5180]

Stoicism is a little silly, to be honest. It is a flawed belief system as it overestimates the value of virtue to fill the empty void of existence.

[@EMPRSE44]

Bravo, if more people listened and studied ancient teachings like these. The world would be a better place, only the world doesnt want to know, thankfully we do.

[@karamlevi]

W K yes u on it

[@encyclopediaofreligion6115]

He was such a wise man. It is amazing how he wrote his meditations so long ago but they are so relevant today.

[@quamareahtv5667]

I have been learning how to use your Brain Waves to Picture and Manifest what you want out of Life!! If you would like to learn how, Let Me Know and I would be Blessed to show you want helped me be able to learn how the Mind works and create the life we deserve!! Simply!!!

[@SefniAsheforr]

No matter how far we advance, there will always be forbidden truths and tough questions that humans will perpetually contend with every consecutive generation. Marcus speaks with the wisdom of a man who has tackled these elements of life quite deeply and has come to many conclusions after a preponderance of consideration.

[@hjjtjjt1332]

@@quamareahtv5667 I'm interested!

[@lieutenantartus]

Wisdom has no age

[@valeriy2975]

And he never had an iPhone.

[@sofitocyn100]

I have the utmost respect for audiobook readers. What a tremendous work!! You are exceptionally gifted. Such a joy to listen to you.

[@simpinainteasy680]

What a wonderful gift

[@chandanchandu7371]

True

[@sophocles8564]

The voice, the accent the tempo... subscribed

[@TaunellE]

True 😊

[@anxietycelery1732]

Thank you for reuploading! This translation sounds very solid. Your voice is also the most appropiate for these type of imposing writings. I wish you could narrate my life during my funeral to make it sound epic. "And thus he died, choking on his 40th donut of the day. NOT ENOUGH! said he before perishing".

[@maleautonomy1436]

lol.

[@42visual51]

hahahahaha love it!

[@LJDS1979]

😂😂😂

[@laxmandass6946]

😂 damn

[@chanameegan5721]

I'm with dodeca hedron. Thank you!

[@s.s.sniper9077]

My life changed a couple years ago, just by listening and studying stoicism. It’s the only thing that makes sense in todays world. “Spend no more time discussing what a good man is, be one”.

[@FizzFizzFizzFizzFizz]

At the very beginning of every workday I listen to 5 minutes of this to help stay focused. Thank you!

[@baalliny]

FizzFizzFizzFizzFizz I like this idea. Will give it a go. This is my first time listening to it.

[@Stormvermin-bx1lh]

I listen to a letter of Seneca before going to bed.

[@chaosdweller]

🤔

[@funkywarrior3906]

@@Stormvermin-bx1lh which one?

[@FuzzYSrb]

He wrote many of his books in my hometown of Sremska Mitrovica (Sirmium) . The entire modern city was built on top of the ancient city, sadly. So much history is beneath the streets, never to be discovered.. Thank you for the upload! Greetings from Serbia.

[@enkoenzo3054]

Yea at that time serbs were not close to the balkans. Tells you alot about Albanian history

[@memeboi6017]

@@enkoenzo3054 lol no Kosovo Skanderbeg dead

[@invaderHUNK]

Can you explore the ancient city? Would be awesome to watch

[@euglenii]

serbia didn't exist at his time

[@yetmoregaming3441]

I have to thank you for this and your summary of the Meditations. Back in August, I began looking into stoicism, and listening to this video at work convinced me to adopt the philosophy into my life. Shortly after, in the span of 2 weeks, I had to put my cat to sleep, and my grandma died the day before she was scheduled to start chemotherapy 10 miles away. I was closer to my grandma than anybody besides my dad, and that cat was the closest thing I've had to a child. In my younger years, I probably would've spiraled into depression. But I've kept in mind the words, "To bear this worthily is good fortune." I was devastated by losing them, but that's the cost of making connections that make life worth living. Everything seems so clear now; becoming the best person I can be is the only thing that matters, and that's all that I'll ever allow myself to worry about again.

[@flowerpower2726]

One of the few books that's worth reading over and over again. IMO, re-visiting 15 to 20 very impactful books is much more valuable than trying to read every new subject.

[@FlyingAxblade_D20]

i go back to tolstoy "bethink yourself" & lewis "pilgrim's regress" & schaeffer "whatever happened to the human race"

[@bunnyfrosting1744]

Do you have any other suggestions, Philip?

[@bartholomewesperanza3442]

Television gives twice the amount of knowledge per minute

[@infinitebrian9178]

David Goggins is one of those.

[@austinnewby9666]

I read this a few years ago during a tough time of attempting to understand myself ,the world,others, and ofcourse the God/gods. I find myself returning like an Elk returning to his favorite creek. Grateful.

[@Pazaluz]

" It is ridiculous not to escape from one's own vices, which is possible, while trying to escape the vices of others, which is impossible."

[@ikemuhlen]

To whoever took the time to produce and post this, I thank you

[@k85]

You should do audiobook narration for business. You've got this totally mastered. Absolutely the best reading I've heard outside commercial audiobooks. Perfectly clear and easy to follow. Fits the subject like a glove.

[@VibesAlive45]

k8500000 it’s Douglas Murray isn’t it?

[@SuperMeatsammich]

Totally agree with this. As much as I appreciate the existence of the libervox recordings of philosophical works this channel is far superior in quality.

[@D-Day-fb3pw]

For real bro. This seriously awesome.

[@ericad8412]

Honestly I wish i could read out loud without tripping or stuttering but maybe it's a lot of practice

[@marinzovko7113]

I agree 100%

[@YourboySudeep]

Anyone listening in 2021 ❤👌

[@Grenaden86]

October 2021. I've read it before, first time listening.

[@TheWolfgangfritz]

For the last 35 years I have appreciated "The Great Books of the Western World" 56 volumes by Encyclopedia Britannica, containing some of the Stoics and some of the top literary influencers of Society and Culture. Glad to see these audio books are available.

[@LarryLonson]

@@TheWolfgangfritz encyclopedia Britannica haha " Remember me "? Haha asshole

[@KS-xz2rq]

I am sixty , retired and from the ancient land of India.I am happy that I am living a joyful and a meaningful life and unknowingly following a great deal of whatever has been highlighted in this epic dissertation.

[@leebelanger8693]

I am listening to this for at least an hour a day to handle my own life. It.has been huge.

[@enkchannel2798]

So many Grandmasters have walked this earth carrying the same message and have left proof how to achieve self-mastery. Seek and you will find. Thank you for uploading this priceless evidence and Superconscious thoughts. Grateful.

[@quinn3974]

Well said. Self mastery is everything to me

[@monkeyton5]

1:07:14 feeling hopeless? 38:00 1:39:29 nobodys perfect 1:47:55 1:51:22 2:12:15 truth shall set you free 2:15:56 2:27:58 2:29:03

[@rippingoffmyface]

🖤

[@satunore2275]

Amazing . I just found the holy grail.thanks a million. Your voice is from the heavens.

[@Foxie635]

A father I never had to remind me how to live with dignity. Thank you for reading.

[@lgbtbathroom5562]

I just stumbled upon stoicism . I think it can help me be me .

[@kithkin01]

Can it help you tube design an app where when I click thumbs up it doesn't also make me comment

[@mkmike4903]

Will it help you conform to your binary gender?

[@mkmike4903]

@@mrsozez shut up wigger i bet u listen to eminem

[@colfol231]

It can!!! I felt the same way and it changed my life!

[@mrsozez]

@@mkmike4903 was that an insult? What a weird assumption, maybe you should read about stoicism? I'm not a fan, but you are certainly insecure.

[@kingkong8974]

I found that reading this out loud while listening to it out loud keeps me focused. So far I am able to connect psychology with this philosophical wisdom.

[@CaliforniaCarpenter7]

It gets a bit tough to keep up with at times - that’s a great idea.

[@gllarocque]

"For we are made for cooperation....to act against one another than, is contrary to nature,and it is acting against one another that is to be vexed"

[@jmddetecting5503]

This is literally the best thing youtube, I have the book but love putting this on when I go on a long journey in the car

[@wayfarouthere2268]

I conclude that stoicism is man's right mode. This particular philosophy leads a man to divinity.

[@estebanb7166]

That's alright.

[@michaeltoner1993]

Sexist!

[@laurens9561]

@@michaeltoner1993 Men are different from women. Deal with it.

[@stumpedsuper2014]

@@laurens9561 Why does it matter? It goes without saying that stoicism is for everyone

[@laurens9561]

@@stumpedsuper2014 I was responding to michael toner saying "Sexist!". Obviously stoicism is for everyone, but I hate all those frustrated women coming out of the woodwork all the time when it comes to language. Especially all the pronoun bullshit has rustled people's feathers. Everytime this group of entitled not-doing-anything-but-be-frustrated people thinks of something new to annoy society with, they're coming closer to people not accepting their bullshit anymore. They are the minority amongst minorities, so maybe they should learn where their place in society REALLY is. (BTW: i'm a minority as well, I know what I'm talking about);

[@00Noontide]

I thank God for this book. Nothing has given me such peace of mind as this. 🙏🏻

[@OorieLynch]

24:45 "Thou will give thyself relief if thou does every act of thy life as if it were the last." Did he just say YOLO?

[@uadhlagash7280]

no, he said carpe diem, which is very different than yolo

[@pantsenfuego9986]

DIF > YOLO death is forever

[@uadhlagash7280]

@@pantsenfuego9986 but with strange aeons even death may die

[@onetwo234]

Kit Mooney cry

[@devinmoran59]

Fax

[@The_Quota_Official]

Thank you so much for reuploading this. Your voice is so soothing, and this is helping me through a tough time. I appreciate this.

[@meghnabose4552]

Whenever I find myself becoming less of a person, coming back to this reminds me of how to be.

[@HebrewsElevenTwentyFive]

57:10 - 1:07:36 This entire book is immensely powerful but this section is truly profound. 🙂👌🏾

[@quantumgigavsigmaraven1745]

THANK YOU BROTHER

[@we_mice9866]

22:30 gratitude 23:50 use your time wisely as our time is limited. “Clear away the clouds” 1:15:45

[@VinceMurdock-q8p]

I listen to this every night and it keeps getting better every time. 🤔

[@vuk8550]

Immaculate reading Vox Stoica. 👌 You did a phenomenal job narrating The Meditations. Your voice fits perfectly well with the theme. Thank you :)

[@michaeljones7372]

This has been a staple in my life for many years. Thank you for your work reading and posting this for anyone who wants to hear it. Much gratitude

[@jileel]

Thank you emperor Marcus and up loader. I fail everyday, but I keep coming back.

[@Halry1]

Thou hast embarked. Thou hast made the voyage. Thou have come to shore. Get out. Dude that was hilarious.

[@ta_nimal2023]

Giving up breeding quails for fighting is going to be tough...

[@dredlew]

I thought wearing outside clothes inside…

[@leonquirkey1826]

Is this a joke?

[@OGStinkywizzleteats]

I've cut way back myself, but haven't stopped completely.

[@reddragon4482]

@@OGStinkywizzleteats You are truely a stoic now.

[@violenceislife1987]

Yep, those quails are vicious but beautiful

[@kanajacobus5477]

Oh wow…! I’ve just finished listening for the first time! What a truly wonderful book!! It speaks to the hearts of any of us now coming from all different backgrounds … So very glad that I will be leaning this book more and make myself understand fully. Your calm voice made the listening time very pleasurable. Thank you so very much!

[@alexandraalmanzar570]

Your narration has gotten me through the worst week at my job this month. Thank you!

[@kyler3035]

And this is a emperor? I’m awe struck

[@damianhSlayer]

Yeah.Even the emperors are just a human beings.All from smart,just and good people to complete lunatics,killers and pedophiles.

[@pizdanpula223]

Yea , it was somewhat Plato's utopia came through when he wrote about a philosopher king . Marcus Aurelius along with Augustin were definately the best emperors and smartest . I would include Hadrian there too

[@MrAwrsomeness]

@@pizdanpula223 how are they the "best" clearly AUGUSTUS is the prima

[@acidset]

One of the only ones that would not be corrupted by power, greed, and pleasure

[@suecollins3246]

Yes, he was one of the few emperors who actually got down to things. He was a competent and practicing General and wad known as one of the five 'good' emperors. Oddly, his son was Caligula - one of the most mindlessly psychopathic people who ever lived.

[@kl12345-u]

Listening to this before sleep, helps me to learn & reflect & meditate my life while relaxing into a calmer mind…

[@fortis6258]

This is at a real nice pace and easier to follow, since his works require pauses and reflection to ponder his words, well, at least for me. I like how his opening works are recognitions to his previous teachers and the knowledge they passed on to him, life lessons and acknowledgment of others It was excellent he took counsel and input from those around him. Maximus had some good teaching and word for the Emperor in Book 1, 15. I enjoy the ruins and stoneworks of once great palaces or theaters in the video. Many thanks!

[@FAMA-18]

MARCUS AURELIUS (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (121-180 A.D.) One of the greatest emperors in Roman history and one of the most profoundly intellectual monarchs in western civilization; ruled from 161 to 180. Marcus Aurelius was born in Rome on April 26 , 121 , to a political active and wealthy family. His grandfather , Annius Verus , was a member of the senatorial class , a praetor , and three times a consul . His parents were Annius Verus and the wealthy Domitia Lucilla , although he knew his father only briefly , for Annius died when Marcus was barley old enough to begin his education (124) . He was given to the care of his grandfather for his training.

[@TaunellE]

Dude.. Nice. 😊 💙

[@lokoomontana4818]

And his son a maniac

[@lucario2188]

@@lokoomontana4818 Yes that demon should have died before Marcus.

[@pizdanpula223]

Though Emperor Augustus was more good with politics and Hadrian with economics and diplomacy , Marcus Aurelius was definately among the top 3

[@sNs-jb5ss]

If only I could have found "Meditations" sooner... I came to Marcus Aurelius and stoicism through my interest in history. I would come across quotes that rang true in my heart like perfectly tuned bell 🔔 I'm grateful it didn't take me another 40 years before I stumbled into the wisdom in Meditations.

[@alejandropeca7515]

Stoicism is 85 % the way to live our lives. Had people good guidance, modern posturing gurus wouldn't be necessary. Kudos for the work! Marcus Aurelius was amazingly fascinating.

[@patriciatoth7715]

I bet they don't teach this in schools. Brutal honesty taught in prose.

[@g.boychev9355]

​@@patriciatoth7715 Pretty sure every ancient philosophy course out there includes stoicism, lol. It's not like it's some obscure esoteric teaching or something.

[@matthiasthulman4058]

How to be a Stoic: Massimo Pigliucci Wonderful book, if you're looking into stoicism.

[@g.boychev9355]

@Timothy Two Gun Thompson The "skill" involves developing a certain understanding through the philosophy. Big brain.

[@jlvandat69]

Thank you for this timeless collection of profound insights, delivered to me nearly 2000 years after written. It's simply incredible that so much of what he was trying to learn has such value after so much time has passed. It's as though the words were written yesterday. This tells me something sobering about human nature; we have changed in so many ways, yet remain confronted and often imprisoned by the same internal struggles faced by our distant ancestors.

[@jlvandat69]

@@mablesfatalfable6021 As I originally mentioned, many aspects of human behavior haven't changed in 2000 years. There are stories of great thinkers such as Plato being confronted often by very small-minded people who only tossed insults and never attempted to engage in constructive dialogue. Perhaps some of these simpletons were your ancestors?

[@kangre63]

Thank you so much for narrating this timeless book. Your voice is as soothing as the content.

[@sakshamchhatkuli8609]

Omg this is such a wonderful opportunity for me to grow , I am so thankful for this content .From bottom of my heart may god bless you and your family ❤️.

[@andythekid2156]

I have been listening to your various readings for like a year now and I owe so much of my moral development in that time. I had felt lost and unable to find direction but have found in Seneca and Marcus meaning in my actions and the movements of life. Anyways, thanks for the content. 👍 I have really enjoyed it. 😌

[@rugbyboy9964]

If only my generation could hear these words for what they truly are, when a great mind professes such a brilliant understanding of the world around them. It allows one to furnish ones mind with new possibilities.

[@sl6706]

Thank you for this video and thank you Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus. I know this is just a KZbin comment and it seems silly for me to comment this, but for me these meditations have helped me so much. I would say it’s hard to be stoic or to live stoically, but what is my simple life compared to what he faced. Yet I still find myself struggling at times to try and live by many of these principles. I strive on because there is but one way to go ever forward.

[@Mikemikemike13579]

Wow. I was not expecting to listen to this entire book, but I’m glad I did. Thank you.

[@18Bees]

Lots of beautiful gems

[@Lighthouse_Wisdom]

Hey there! Just wanted to drop a huge thanks for sharing that narration of "Meditations" by Marcus Aurelius. It's such a profound work, isn't it? Listening to those timeless lessons on virtue and self-awareness felt like a refreshing breeze for the mind. Really appreciate it!

[@juliansmindbodyandsoulfitn8246]

I LOVE THIS BOOK THIS BOOK HAS CHANGED MY LIFE!!! THANK YOU!!!

[@LiterateInvestor]

One of my favorite books. It sheds light to our place in the world and a man’s purpose

[@seionne85]

There are some things I deeply disagree with, and I don't see stoicism as a philosophy I would support, BUT after experiencing the ultimate betrayal that a friend and a lover can inflict on a man, I spent years trapped in thoughts of vengeance, torture, and murder. Stoicism has helped me to move past it, and I think I may be able to retire one day into internal tranquility. Thank you

[@Detailsmatter123]

I used to reject stoicism too because I didn’t want to let go off my girl but when she left I had to choice but to embrace it and it’s helped a lot. Sometimes we reject such teachings because we hold on too tight to certain things but the fact is we came to this world with nothing n so we shall leave with nothing and that is okay.

[@ograzebrook]

I've listened to this about ten times to go to sleep to, and about five times during the day. Powerful wisdom. I now have the book on my shelf too. It's been very influential in my life and I recently got my first year of memento mori on my arm. I was also inspired to make some videos. Thank you kindly for this recording.

[@quamareahtv5667]

I have been learning how to use your Brain Waves to Picture and Manifest what you want out of Life!! If you would like to learn how, Let Me Know and I would be Blessed to show you want helped me be able to learn how the Mind works and create the life we deserve!! Simply!!!

[@TaunellE]

Yes, his wisdom and stoicism is Needed Now..more than ever. Thank you for this! Oh, I'm an Infj. So you know I love this! ❤

[@megaravalkyrie6880]

No one cares

[@schaferhundschmidt1798]

@@megaravalkyrie6880 The most succinct definition of Stoicism yet.😏

[@FlyinTools]

@@megaravalkyrie6880 lmao

[@ciaranmac8689]

@@megaravalkyrie6880 I do so do you so let's not forget that.

[@ericmiller9688]

Meyers Briggs is obsolete and not accurate for skill assessment

[@Osprey1994]

Been using these to go to sleep...super effective. Wish I could stay awake for the whole thing so I could glean some nuggets of info but the sleep is worth its weight in gold.

[@GutsFreedom]

I am here in the present time, of which no other can take away from me.

[@DonTheMoron716]

Very good.

[@Lisapizza789]

This never gets old. Love it. Thank you.

[@mmka5434]

Whenever an adversity arises, reflecting on Marcus Aurelius's ideas and Seneca's are ten times better than a conversing with a therapist, psychologist and anyone who call themselves a counselor.

[@ninab6192]

I love how this man reads!

[@leachy114]

Thank you for reading this, I was trying to read it on my iPad but it was quite dense and I found my mind wandering. I like being able to fully focus on the words through audio and process it while listening. Such wisdom that was so ahead of It's time, I feel grateful to have these recourses now a days to quickly find this type of content.

[@StoicSoundWaves]

Strength doesn't come from what you can do. It comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn't.

[@vineetadcruz6348]

Undiluted timeless wisdom.... So profound and practical.

[@smz6813]

sometimes i find it difficult to understand, but in the most part i find it’s a great book with many epiphany moments. especially because of how long ago it was written and how impactful it still is today. perhaps more now

[@davidharos8867]

Thank you for making this vox stoica an making it easily accessible an free for all of us. 🙏👍🏽🤙🏽

[@TigersBlood23]

Universal experience and true wisdom, is ageless and is always relevant. Thank you, Marcus.