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EP 121 - Stoicism - The Philosopher King - Marcus Aurelius Book Meditations - The Obstacle is the way...Nuff Said...

Alpha Male Buddhist From Brooklyn Podcast

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The Importance of Gratitude

Epic Teethis advises to rehearse the day in the morning, and then review your progress in the evening. Marcus Aurelius spends the entire first chapter of meditations listing the things he's grateful for learning whilst young. We should remind ourselves of our rational nature so we don't over-identify with body, property or reputation,. We better aspire to greater reason and virtue and meditate on our actions. At daybreak, we should ask ourselves a few questions: What do I still lack in order to achieve freedom from negative emotions? What do I need to achieve tranquility? What am I? The idea is to get better each and every day. Get a step closer towards

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