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Marcus Aurelius, described as one of the five good Emperors of the Roman Empire, led his people through a period of immense turmoil. As one of the last Roman rulers, and the last emperor of the Pax Romana, he used stoic philosophy and stoic principles to provide a rich framework for leading with integrity and insightful wisdom.
Emperor Marcus Aurelius’ work – and his life – is exemplified in his personal diary: Meditations.
Journaling, and the questions we should ask ourselves during our meditation practices…..
“Being a good person and doing good things is simply part of the job of being human and not something requiring validation, praise or flattery.” – Dr. Mark Rowe
This week on In the Doctor’s Chair
The connection between meditation, self-discipline, humility, and living according to your values
“Being a good person and doing good things is simply part of the job of being human and not something requiring validation, praise or flattery.”
– Dr. Mark Rowe
This week on In the Doctor’s Chair
- The connection between meditation, self-discipline, humility, and living according to your values
- The character traits of a good stoic
- The essence of mindful presence and mindful choice
- The consistency of change and brevity of life
- The importance of resilience and the power of the rational mind
- Realising you have the potential to change an outcome simply by changing the way you respond to a situation
- The value of living according to nature
- The downside of fame and desire and why they’re not worth pursuing
- How stoics believe that all people – both good and bad – are part of the interconnected universe
- Letting go of regrets, ruminations, and unnecessary worry and anxiety about the future
- The importance of focusing on your strengths instead of your doubts and weaknesses
- The benefits of keeping a written journal
Resources Mentioned:
- Book: Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
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