10 Powerful Lessons From The Book "Meditations"
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1. Be a good character, rather than wondering how to be it
Thinking about how to be good can distract us from the fact that it is the little, every day acts that build the goodness within us.
We already know this to be true, so we should just do it.
Thinking about how to be good can distract us from the fact that it is the little, every day acts that build the goodness within us.
We already know this to be true, so we should just do it.
2. It is your thoughts that determine your well-being and fulfilment
True fulfilment comes through peace of mind.
Being in control of your emotions, having the ambition to achieve your goals or being thankful for what you have are all things you can craft through your mindset.
True fulfilment comes through peace of mind.
Being in control of your emotions, having the ambition to achieve your goals or being thankful for what you have are all things you can craft through your mindset.
3. U cannot change what happens in the world, but u can change what you think about it.
We don’t have the power to stop bad things happening to us. Yet, we have the power to process and deal with them in a reasonable and healthy way. U will emerge stronger than u were before.
We don’t have the power to stop bad things happening to us. Yet, we have the power to process and deal with them in a reasonable and healthy way. U will emerge stronger than u were before.
4. Be grateful for what u have
When u arise in the morning think of what a privilege it is to be alive, to think, to enjoy,to love
Stopping and reflecting on what liberties u currently have can make u aware of how rich ur life already is, despite any material desires u may have
When u arise in the morning think of what a privilege it is to be alive, to think, to enjoy,to love
Stopping and reflecting on what liberties u currently have can make u aware of how rich ur life already is, despite any material desires u may have
5. Live only and completely in the present
You should live every day to the fullest and make the most of every opportunity that comes your way.
At the same time, you should also try and eradicate bitterness from your thoughts.
You should live every day to the fullest and make the most of every opportunity that comes your way.
At the same time, you should also try and eradicate bitterness from your thoughts.
6. Bad and unexpected things can happen
Stoicism teaches us not to have unrealistic expectations about what can happen to us in life.
These unrealistic expectations can make us unprepared for hardships.
Stoicism teaches us not to have unrealistic expectations about what can happen to us in life.
These unrealistic expectations can make us unprepared for hardships.
7. No feet is too high, and no goal is too out of reach
“Because a thing seems difficult for you, do not think it impossible for anyone to accomplish.”
“Because a thing seems difficult for you, do not think it impossible for anyone to accomplish.”
8. Stop worrying about what other people think of you.
Other people’s views on your character should not and do not have any considerable impact on your life.
We can utilise the time we spend worrying about this in much healthier ways.
Other people’s views on your character should not and do not have any considerable impact on your life.
We can utilise the time we spend worrying about this in much healthier ways.
9. Value the right things in life and your life will have value
If what you value most is the well-being of your family and friends, your own well-being, your relationships with others or a meaningful career, then you have a chance of a content and fulfilled life.
If what you value most is the well-being of your family and friends, your own well-being, your relationships with others or a meaningful career, then you have a chance of a content and fulfilled life.
10. No matter what happens to us, we can and will all move on
“Though you break your heart, men will go on as before.”
“Though you break your heart, men will go on as before.”
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