You Are Heroic with Brian Johnson

PNTV - Meditations by Marcus Aurelius

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Aug 13, 2015
Discover the wisdom of Marcus Aurelius, the Emperor-Philosopher, through his personal journal, Meditations. Uncover the importance of identifying your unique purpose and using your strengths for community service. Learn to appreciate each moment by contemplating mortality and resist the urge to be burdened by unrealistic lifetime visions. Embrace the Stoic principle of not letting the opinions of others dictate your life. Finally, gain insight into how to maintain mental balance and take control of your responses to life's challenges.
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ANECDOTE

Brian's Travel Discovery

  • Brian recounts traveling to places tied to major teachers including Marcus Aurelius near the Danube.
  • He discovered Meditations while traveling and studied Aurelius in museums and local regions.
INSIGHT

Made For A Purpose

  • Marcus Aurelius asks, "For what were you made?" to prompt reflection on unique purpose.
  • He insists everything has a purpose and we should discover and fulfill ours in service to others.
ADVICE

Use Strengths For Service

  • Use your signature strengths often and direct them toward service for lasting meaning.
  • Let your delight be moving from one act of service to the next for sustained fulfillment.
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