STOICISM | How Marcus Aurelius Keeps Calm

Needless to say, Marcus Aurelius was a busy man, carrying the burden of leadership over an empire, and all the stress that comes from this. His work, Meditations, gives us an idea of how he coped.
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“He who conquers others is strong; He who conquers himself is mighty” - Lao Tzu

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One of the most relatable quotes I've ever read.

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@TheStoicLife Ryan Holiday's Ego is the Enemy is a good read

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Killing your own ego is a hell of a ride lol

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A lot of stoicism is based on emotional mastery. Master your inner world and you master your life.

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Well said !!

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@carnage6ar even that makes sense

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carnage6ar what do you mean ?

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@carnage6ar actually no. You want 100% control of uour mind.

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Yes absolutely ..to know inner self and reality in everything to calm and neutralise every emotion.

[@ShubhamKainthola03]

1. Do only the essentials, speak only when required 2. Regular meditation will help us to keep a queit mind. Also, We should fully embrace the following facts: - our thoughts decides our inner peace, irrespective of what happens in the external . - every things comes to an end, nothing is permanent, that is how the nature has designed itself . 3. Memento Mori : Life will come to an end, so will the good times, the bad times, the pleasures, the pains... Nothing is permanent, and we should not cling to a feeling or a situation. We should focus on moving ahead with life and practice resilience.

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@Deadshot_ DaQuiri Sadhu life is a life of de- attachment, physically and mentally . But the real challenge is being de attached while living in the society . Stoicism gives that power to accept, be fully aware and deattached while living amongst the people unlike Sadhus who live in secluded places away from civilization.

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Words of wisdom, my good man. Thank you.

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Well said✌️

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@Chad Tyrone I haven't gone through cancer, but any serious suffering can quench us or break us. Pick the right path and stick to it and don't change plans when in dark moments. I wish you a full recovery and good use of the times of trial. Stay strong and detached.

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@Chad Tyrone Wish you all the very best. Each one of us is proud of the fact that you embraced what life gave you without any unwanted resistance . I wish you strength, acceptance and peace !

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"Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact." "Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth."

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I hear 2+3 = 5

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@@mrqueem1703 lmao, you missed the entire point

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Does it matter? It's his loss, Monkey Boy.

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Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man. "The Dude"

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@@dirtyolbugger that moment when the dude is actually a wise stoic

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I really like saying "this too shall pass" when you're in happy or in sad situation in life meaning not to be too attached to any of these because if you try to stick with only happy moments you most likely will be desperate.

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Non attachment is the truest freedom of truth!!

[@mguarin912]

Seems so basic but so true. I clearly attach myself to happier times, and clearly suffer by trying to recreate them. Thanks for your words.

[@07sushy]

Reliving the happy moments and clinging to them gives us positivity and strength, hope in tough times. After the clouds, there is always sunshine.... likewise clouds of suffering and distress are only temporary, but sunshine of joy and happiness is our eternal nature (of our soul), and can be cultivated within, in our heart, mind and soul, regardless of external circumstances, by removing the dark clouds of ego which pollutes our mind (and eclipses the natural light and happiness of our soul); removing the dark clouds of negativity, ignorance, resentment within our minds-- and patiently /stoically, steadfastly waiting for the sun to come out from the clouds and change our external life.

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The football player Neymar has a tattoo in Portuguese “Tudo passa” it means everything passes, the good and the bad. It’s one of my favorite sayings, inspirational because when I experience hard times it gives me ease knowing they won’t last forever, and to enjoy the good times because they too come and go.

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Nothing in life is permanent. Has been my motto for years.

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"The universe is change, life is opinion." -Marcus Aurelius.

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Yet if there is no truth, but only opinion, neither the universe nor life itself matters.

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*Blessed be the Great Emperor*

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The universe is chang:life is judgement

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Marcus Aurelius invented stoicism to cope with the fact that his soldiers were banging his wife

[@graceguerzon8347]

1. Do less talking less ignore nonsense. Ask yourself "Is this necessesary" 2. Short escapes. Meditate going from within. 3. Remember that all shall pass

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Thanku madam

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This helps. Small talk, more silent or nice music.

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When me or my spouse are going through a tough time, I always say in 5 years we will look back on this moment with far less attachment and far less emotion. This too shall pass.

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All things work out for our good if we allow it and do not resist

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“The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way” - Marcus Aurelius

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Hi, from which book is this quote? Ebook.

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How do you feel now and how did you practice stoicism? :)

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Do less, take short breaks & don't stress about losing anything since it's not really in your control. Great stuff, as always!

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Your soul just needs a rest. No matter where you are. Stay close to home.

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YES!!! ALWAYS TAKE TIME FOR THE INNER SPIRIT

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Staying close to home is staying in the comfort zone.

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@@Lynn-ip9sh Yes, it is too much good. So we need to get out of it or boys wont turn into man.

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Keeping short and simple once again. Thank you!

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Thanks! On Mondays I'll do shorter ones, Thursdays longer ones.

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Marcus Aurelius' Meditations is a masterpiece! Each time I read it, I discover new insights to help me navigate life's challenges.

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Marcus Aurelius was actually an opium addict, as we know from the records of his personal doctor Gallen. He took opium twice a day. Being rich and numbed by an opiod makes it easier to be calm and tranquil and explore the inner world without traveling ... So that's something you should keep in mind, because his advice and ideals are great, but hard to implement for a sober human being

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Good point. The way I see it, to truly be a Stoic, everything else in life has to be in check/balance. If you are a rich and powerful dude, then of course practicing Stoicism is going to be easy. If you are poor and miserable, the last thing you are thinking about is "keeping your mind calm" as you struggling to find your next paycheck. It's an excellent philosophy though.

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How can you verify and prove that? By rationale, your comment can be taken with a grain of salt.

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Marcus understood the transient nature of our lives. That helps deciding what is really worth getting worked up about. I tell my subscribers that a way to stay calm is to avoid triggers. And I am someone who battled anger for decades. There are also daily things you can do. Physical fitness is key because that unwinds the mind as well as the fitness part. Then I add a "Mind Workout." Fifteen minutes when I come home from the gym. It can be yoga, tai chi or whatever meditative art suits you. On top of which I add habits that take no time at all. Slowing your breathing when talking to someone who is starting to aggravate you. Avoiding media that amps you up--including some music if that does it for you. But you practice this daily and soon you will develop a new neuro program in your wiring and calmness will become a part of you. Hope that helps---Charles

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He could only stay calm because there was no Mario Kart yet

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This life all about: nothing last forever, all good thing will end at one point, nobody live forever, you cannot that you have in this life when you die but just a memory of your life in a flash.. So just enjoy life n try not take thing too seriously because it just a waste of time!!!

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It sounds good on paper. But our human evolution is founded in caring and trying. If not for people disregarding this refusal for obsession Lord knows what in the world we'd be missing. There are lessons to mind like balance and harmony. But there is a thin line between not taking things seriously and borderline apathy. Stoicism and passion don't see eye to eye. Maybe it's not for everyone. But I view it as critically flawed in that regard. For just as pushing and trying has cons... So does it have pros. And we'd simply get nowhere if we didn't sometimes really try no matter the philosophical stance of "not trying. Go with the flow" The world doesn't always allow that.

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What I ultimately agree upon with this matter of stoic teachings, would be that everything without is truly done from within oneself. (Howbeit, almost everyone of all ages has underestimated how far that this truth goes literally)

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@@jamessalvatore7054 From my perspective, "don't take life too seriously" doesn't mean that you won't give a f a bout life anymore lol but more likes, don't takes all the positive and negative parts of life too seriously to the point where you got to attach to it. Just see things the way it is, whatever happens, happen.

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Hope you found a better way and managed to survive whatever ailed you ❤️

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Really needed this at this point in my life. Thank you for sharing golden words for my lifetime. Thank you Einzelganger. Thank you Marcus Aurelius. I want to be a Stoic.

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Stoicism has helped me so much to be myself and do what i want without caring and being calm at times that i would’ve flipped out before.

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"Stick to what’s in front of you - idea, action, utterance." -Marcus Aurelius

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I just subscribed because my entire life (I’m 24) I’ve had this way of living/philosophy of thinking and NEVER knew until NOW that I am an Stoic 😂 I’m gonna watch more of this channel to learn more about this. Thank you for your work on the videos and research! Cheers from London

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We should focus on moving ahead in life. Not looking back, but learning from it for sure. Our memory of the past (sadness) and imagination of the future (worries) keep us from enjoying the present. We should leave the past in the past and leave the future to unravel, it can be magically beautiful. We should work in the present. Tomorrow will take care of itself if we work for today. And this is never taught in schools but the greatest purpose of life is to have fun and enjoy and help others and love ourselves and others a lot. So let's do that in the present moment. Let's live now and relinquish the fear of the future beginning now.

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Saumya, Life and people will never happen exactly the way you want. There is nothing like a perfect job, boss, friend, life partner etc--In fact some people are angry even with God. To reduce overthinking bne careful what you feed your mind. Avoid comparing yourself with others, avoid storing bottled up emotions, reduce watching negative social media and avoid constipation as it affects the mind. Your breathing is closely related to the brain [mind] and gives relief from stress and overthinking. For a relaxed mind observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils and within the nostrils for 5-10-15 minutes or more. You can sit on a chair or lay down anywhere, be as still as possible, eyes closed but no deep breathing. Don’t fight your thoughts. Make it a lifetime habit to observe your breath before sleep, when travelling, when reading, at the workplace etc, if needed even with eyes open. Best wishes--Counsellor.

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With this wisdom that he had in his time, he must have been a great man thank you for your fantastic content

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You put that together so nicely and ended it powerfully. Listening to this feels like slipping into a warm, soft, familiar bed for my tired old soul.

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This video is just as brilliant as Marcus Aurelius was. It helped me to gather and to collect my thoughts. I will definitely implement some of the ideas mentioned in this video into my real life. Thank you so much for motivation.

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It's refreshing to get reminded of what Marcus was writing about in the book. Great video, as always 🙂

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Certainly! Stoicism is a philosophy that emphasizes personal virtue, wisdom, and resilience in the face of life's challenges.

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I really have to whip my brain into shape. I need control in my life again and I have the ability.

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Learn how to conquer the various forms of stimuli that trigger negative thinking. Take things one step at a time rather than exhausting your will power by trying to take it all on at once.

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RedRuM TM I fuck with that. Will power is something I’m trying to regain. Listening to Monk Dandapani has tremendously help me grasp a better understanding of how to refine the mind

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You are the highest greatness, no time for bullshit!!

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Thank you very much! This does quiet my mind.

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For me when I travel, I enjoy the nature of that area (which helps to calm me) and experience the cultures of the place I have traveled to as well. But as you said, expecting travelling in of itself to give you peace is pointless because it first starts from within.

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Stoicism helps us master our lives, our inner mastery, and peace within each of us.

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Don't take yourself too serious. Meditate. Stand your point, don't bother what others thing. Treat anyone as equal. Be always ready to die and leave everything behind. Know that nothing matters, your actions will be gone at some point and so do you. Do the best out of the 15 million years of universal evolution that got you to this point.

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[@satnamo]

Something is in my control, and something is not in my control. The opinions of others, fame and fortune, death are not in my control. I have control over my mind-- not outside events. Realize this, I will find strength to no merely bear what is necessary, but love it. Things that were hard to bear are sweet to remember. All that is true is rare and difficult.

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The strongest strength of a 1,000 raging warriors

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"....people do many things that aren't necessary" and here I'm binge watching youtube recommendation

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Necessary and unnecessary are both everything and nothing; they aren't mutually exclusive in that wisdom guides them both. We look to KZbin for guidance, when the answers reside in ourselves. Only you can misdirect yourself once you become truly self-aware.

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"The universe is change, life is opinion." -Marcus Aurelius. Golden as always.

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