Meditations of Marcus Aurelius in Modern English [Full Book]

If you want to order the original book (and at the same time support the channel), I recommend this translation, by Gregory Hays:
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💡 Dive into the depths of stoic philosophy as you visualise the grandeur of the Roman Empire and the serenity of its most enlightened emperor's mind. This audiobook is not just a listening experience; it's a meditative practice that encourages introspection and personal growth.
🧭 Embark on a timeless journey through the reflective wisdom of one of history's most well-known philosophers, Marcus Aurelius, in this modern English audiobook of 'The Meditations.' This ancient Roman emperor and stoic philosopher's profound insights have been meticulously translated and updated into contemporary language for clarity and relatability.
🌿 About 'The Meditations':
Originally penned as a series of personal writings and notes, 'The Meditations' offers a deep dive into the stoic practices and the philosophical mindset of Marcus Aurelius. The work is a collection of his thoughts, musings, and guidelines for living a life of virtue, resilience, and leadership.
🎧 What to Expect in This Audiobook:
- An engaging narration that brings the stoic teachings to life.
- Modern English translation that retains the essence of Aurelius' philosophy.
- Beautiful visualizations accompanying each chapter to enhance the listening experience.
📖 Chapters Include:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:14 Book 1 - The Influences
00:10:58 Book 2 - On the River Gran, Among the Quadi
00:18:19 Book 3 - On Crystal Clearness
00:27:32 Book 4 - On Human Beauty
00:44:01 Book 5 - On the Bounties of the Gods
00:59:40 Book 6 - On the Universe
01:16:25 Book 7 - On Retreat to One's Inner Self
01:33:50 Book 8 - On the Value of Advice
01:52:32 Book 9 - On Fellowship
02:07:31 Book 10 - On the Nature of the All
02:23:22 Book 11 - On the Blotting Out of Remembrance
02:35:35 Book 12 - On the Soul's Harmony
📚 Whether you're a long-time admirer of stoic philosophy or new to the works of Marcus Aurelius, this updated version of 'The Meditations' is the perfect companion for your quest for wisdom.
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[@VoxLegendi]

Hi friends! VoxLegendi is not monetized, so this is how you can support the channel: I've gotten the feedback that some of you would like the video transcript as a PDF. So that's what I've made! The book is available here: bookvox3.gumroad.com/l/osvly If you want to order the original book, I recommend the translation by Gregory Hays: Amazon Affiliate Link - amzn.to/4a7zkVL

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[@A.Muktar]

I wish you had formatted the book in a sensible format. The fonts are too small and hard too read. Also, I wish translation to have been as closer as possible to original content.

[@krishankantmishra4592]

Come with narration of more stoic writings like this one

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thats awesome. Great job. Thank you

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[@andrewotte5485]

Paying $15 for a modern-version audiobook of meditations and then finding this is a great way to practice stoicism.

[@Noneofyourbyisness]

How ? Is it a way to control your anger or reflect on your choices before committing? See through all your options?

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[@matsin3967]

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[@lilsaint91]

Think not of the material riches of which you have lost, for it has shown you that the greatest riches in life could be gained for free. - Marcus Aurelius

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Not gonna lie, he was spitting fire when he wrote this

[@MarkEmperor]

Marcus, Praise thy Emperor, learns from Experience

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[@falcon127]

All Cops in America should be REQUIRED to take classes and Tests of this! And live by these concepts.

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[@patrickhutchins6935]

Thank you for not adding music overlay. Great voice and cadence while not being overly dramatic.

[@Moneyman369]

Listening too this while doing 45 min of cardio on the treadmill 💯

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[@Living_349]

This is how I summarize it for me: Seems like he starts from the framework that there may exist a higher power, and it’s best to live as such. If there is a higher power, you have to have faith there is a larger purpose. If there is a larger purpose, we all have distinct roles to play. Find that natural role and constantly consider how your role and decisions impact everyone and everything. Your rationality and natural intuition are your tools from the gods to play your role. If you make wise decisions, you did your part and you did good. And in the end, don’t fear death because it’s a natural progression of a never ending cycle

[@Brian-bg2cb]

Principles can't die; they can only be forgotten. I resolve to remember my principles, to dwell upon them, and to fan my thoughts into a fire that will not be blown out by the winds of circumstance. My thoughts, opinions, and interpretations are all in my power to choose. Why, then, am I continually entertaining worries and fears? I will not allow things outside my mind to to affect my mind. I will not let external events shake and shatter my inner peace. I will not waste my energy on things outside my control. I will return to my principles and renew my life.

[@Kayanv33]

About to print this and stick it on my wall

[@MrCharles080]

At age 44 and feeling my moral compass is relatively centered it was great hearing this! “Every useful thing needs change”

[@theblessedblackwoman]

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[@ThatVeganTeacherYouTube]

Marcus Aurelius was a good vegan man who stated that animals should not be harmed. Marcus tried his best, each day , to protect the innocent and be an example of love.

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@@ThatVeganTeacherKZbinare you aware of how many animals are killed in order for you to have a vegan lifestyle? If you want to kill the most animals, go vegan.

[@pierrea3094]

@@ThatVeganTeacherKZbinMarcus Aurelius was not vegan, no stoic was except maybe Musonius Rufus and he was vegetarian not vegan. There has never been a stoic argument for vegetarianism, Marcus contradicts himself twice in meditations regarding (chapter 10; chapter 6) meat and Seneca was a vegan in his youth but later ate meat when he practiced stoicism

[@StoicismStreams]

Stoicism teaches that we should concentrate our efforts on things within our control, such as our thoughts, actions, and attitudes. External events and other people's actions are often beyond our control, so it's essential to accept them with equanimity.

[@ademolly1]

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[@slowjamcdub]

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[@MarkEmperor]

Praise Marcus! Praise the Emperor’s Wisdom!

[@DroopyLoops]

What part was your favorite?

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The AI images are absolutely gorgeous!

[@shhwinner6663]

What we do echoes through eternity. What amazing wisdom I am hearing through the ages.

[@panthers7277]

This is so good. This translation is as modern as it gets, which makes it remarkably relatable despite how much time has passed since this was written. The visuals and subtitles are perfect. Just so good, well done thank you for your contribution

[@TK-xm6dp]

His insights are like uncovering diamonds. Thank you for providing the whole book for us in this way.

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My friend thank you for the time you put into giving us this gift, i’m sure Marcus Aurelius would be great full to see his work doing so much good to so much people and being easily available!

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[@slowjamcdub]

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This is what people say "life after death". The great person, Marcus Auralious and the narrator gave us priceless gift for us listeners. Great thanks!!!

[@traciedaniel5307]

I'm very appreciative for this to be a shorter version, as a meemaw helping raise my grandson, it's harder to get an understanding of longer versions 🎉

[@VoxLegendi]

I'm glad you like it! Thanks for watching.

[@matthewallen1603]

This whole production is a 10 out of 10 the narration and visuals flow perfect together. The visuals have alot of detail and are well thought out. It is to me a movie/book that puts you into the story . I would recommend having a notebook and pen while watching it .The picture quality looks like something out of Big budget hollywood film. Really amazing work voxlegendi

[@VoxLegendi]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@rafaelb7939]

The place where this teaching will stay in each people is now,and after the process it will take a reshape into a new guiding light for the present and future generations!

[@MrTlemon]

One of my all time favorite books. Great summary, thanks!!!

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THE CONTENT OF VIDEO PRESENTATION IS ABSOLUTELY EXCELLENT, POWERFUL, AMAZING, AND TRULY GAME CHANGING. SIMPLY PUT, "IT'S THE BEST OF THE BEST" THAT I'VE EVER WATCHED, AS FAR AS STOIC PHILOSOPHY IS CONCERNED!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@user-ht5dc3je1g]

Meditations was written to his son while on war campaign. He didnt know when or if he would return.

[@Regular_Folk]

As a dad, without knowing this, I immediately knew it was for his son. It's definitely dad advice.

[@user-ht5dc3je1g]

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Thank you… blessings ❣️

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Give me so much comfort listening to this . Need it much myself! Thanks

[@slowjamcdub]

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Beautiful wisdom Thank you

[@vladutdaniel1755]

This is life in a 2.5h rezumate. Bro congratulations. And thank you. I live like this before i listen but it give me so much happiness that this are here now all.

[@VoxLegendi]

And thank you as well!

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Thank you for your wonderful work on this video

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[@VoxLegendi]

Thank you for the kind words!

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First time listener but i feel like I've been living like Marcus Aurelius all my life, this audiobook just erased my doubts on living a simple life

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[@VoxLegendi]

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[@VestalNumbre]

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[@slowjamcdub]

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[@MarkEmperor]

Marcureanism: Daily Listening

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[@slowjamcdub]

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[@jkellner3]

"Good manners and control my anger" always think of the opening of this book when I face my anger.

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[@ashwadhwani]

Hail Marcus Aurelius, long live Marcus Aurelius

[@jasond869]

He's dead mate.

[@ashwadhwani]

@@jasond869 Hail Marcus Aurelius, Long live Marcus Aurelius

[@truthaus6840]

Physically yes, but not really dead. For a man that thought everyone would be forgotten quickly, his spirit has lived longer than near all others. Julius and Augustus names remain as months etc, Pythagoras as a theory, Homer as poems, this is the spirit.

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[@dailyphilo]

Life is a journey, not a destination, and everything is made up of simple, evolutionary ingredients with a purpose. The important thing is to clearly understand your thoughts, not get too stressed and not expect to be rewarded for doing well. live by qualities such as kindness, honesty, patience and strength and act in harmony with the universe.

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I can envision a bright future for this video and your channel. Keep up your efforts; you will undoubtedly inspire many lives. As of now: For this video - 54K views, 1.1k likes, uploaded 1 month ago. For your channel - Two videos, 746 subscribers. To future viewers, if the video or the channel has experienced significant growth by then, remind me, and I'll come back to witness the results

[@VoxLegendi]

Thank you for the encouraging words 🙏

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1.81k Sunscribers…this is great ❣️

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Thank you so much for this! All hail Emperor Marcus Aurelius!

[@MarkEmperor]

Praise Marcus! Praise the Emperor’s Wisdom!

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This is amazing ! Well done ..

[@VoxLegendi]

Thank you so much!

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Thank you

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Beautiful

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[@slowjamcdub]

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[@VoxLegendi]

You're too kind. Thank you!

[@slowjamcdub]

Same bro. Stay strong friend.

[@TheKryptmarly]

I'm freakin blown away by this. This resonates with me perfectly. Every word was an accurate statement on how I want to live this life.

[@MarkEmperor]

Do it. Be a Marcurean. Marcureanism is venerating/living up to the “Stoic” Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius, Praise thy Emperor!

[@DJK-cq2uy]

Needed to know that u clown

[@davecorriveau4057]

This is so good. It has given me so much answers and a lot to think about. Praise be Emperor Marcus Aurelius for his strong and wise words!

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Thank you :)

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Please make more videos!!!!

[@roseg1917]

Teach this in schools... 🙏 please...

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This is without question AI! But a well trained one.

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The artwork is spectacular. ...and there is soooo much of it! Nice job! 🙂

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You made my day!

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it is ai generated art just fyi

[@JohnMoreno1958]

​@schizoape-lr1ry Then I would like to test drive a peripheral brain too!❤

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I’m so grateful for this video. Thank you

[@slowjamcdub]

Same bro. Stay strong friend.

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Legend.

[@PrinceDepecheMode]

Great thanks...need to play at 75 speed,.

[@aloosh3308]

Finally Meditations that I can understand.

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Hell ya bro!

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Excellent content

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Outstanding work! I listen to this daily and have shared with friends.

[@VestalNumbre]

+ 16 All Scripture is inspired of God+ and beneficial for teaching,+ for reproving, for setting things straight,+ for disciplining in righteousness,+ 17

[@slowjamcdub]

Same bro. Stay strong friend.

[@MarkEmperor]

Marcureanism: Daily Listening

[@greendeane1]

At 44.28 the art work shows people listening to a speaker. Look at the upper left of that graphic. You will see a man who appears to have three arms.One left arm is on his left leg, the other is musing his chin.

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GREAT

[@roderickwalton8820]

First time listener..im 15:00 mins in Now

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I love things but must remember not to expect them to reciprocate in turn it can.

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Nice

[@katherinawarren1523]

“To always love my kids” I imagine not a direct quote.

[@slowjamcdub]

Same bro. Stay strong friend.

[@psheldon12]

Apologies if you have already answered this somewhere in the comments. What translation are using for the narration? I have the Penguin Classics and the Gregory Hayes editions. Neither are what is being narrated here-though I really like the flow of this version! Thank you for the hard work!

[@KenMatthews-bd3ok]

Perpetual sadness onsets necessary 🔄 -- never fear but worry

[@RobSelkow-hu5xr]

What translation is this? I like it very much. (Does not sound like Gregory Hayes version)

[@cincikid6613]

Cannot believe only 3 comments! Wonderful job 👍

[@VoxLegendi]

Thank you, much appreciated!

[@caroleyre9144]

Many more now 🌻

[@proteusblack8913]

I like to play this at 90% speed and play dark academia piano over it. It's perfect...

[@ThatVeganTeacherYouTube]

Marcus Aurelius was a good vegan man who stated that animals should not be harmed. Marcus tried his best, each day , to protect the innocent and be an example of love.

[@DJK-cq2uy]

Thanks. I'm enlightened

[@TanmayHSingh-mj1ne]

this translation is beautiful, is there a phyical copy you can refer me to? I love this video.

[@VoxLegendi]

Thank you 🙏 It's my own translation. Right now, there's not a physical copy, but I will definitely think about creating that.

[@lexa3210]

@@VoxLegendi This version is so direct and easy to comprehend!!

[@proteusblack8913]

Is there somewhere we can read this translation in text format? This is immaculately done!

[@VoxLegendi]

Hi @proteusblack8913, I have just released the text as a PDF. You can get it here: bookvox3.gumroad.com/l/jijcs

[@Yotaciv]

Its was written in Latin, therefore it was said eternally and universally by a Roman emperor no less.

[@Ryanplayssf]

I've listened like 2 times already. Def gonna buy. Is this art created by AI? If so I'd love to know which one.

[@nigel8249]

Day 1 of asking for a spotify version