Marcus Aurelius, the insightful Roman emperor and philosopher, and Jesus, the revered figure in Christianity, dive deep into the cultural anxieties of the Hellenistic era. They explore the therapeutic role of philosophy in confronting mortality and the importance of personal agency in interpreting life's events. Discussions hint at the philosophical implications of death on identity and emphasize love's transformative power through encounters with Jesus, revealing how ancient wisdom can address modern existential crises.

In this insightful discussion, Marcus Aurelius, the Roman emperor and revered Stoic philosopher, shares wisdom gleaned from his father about effective leadership. He emphasizes a simple yet profound question: "Do you make people better?" The conversation unfolds around essential leadership virtues like integrity, compassion, and self-reliance. Marcus reflects on how selflessness and a clear conscience shape a truly great leader, inspiring listeners to embrace these qualities to positively influence their teams and communities.

Meet Marcus Aurelius, the Roman Emperor and philosopher known for 'Meditations'. Explore key ideas: control what you can, live by nature, reflect, embrace fate, impermanence, and authenticity. Learn about his struggles and Stoicism's resurgence today.

Marcus Aurelius' Meditations are a classic of Stoicism written by the most powerful philosopher who ever lived

Marcus Aurelius, the renowned Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher, reflects on the profound lessons learned from his loving stepfather, Antoninus. He emphasizes the virtues of compassion, integrity, and self-reliance, illustrating how these qualities shape an exemplary role model. Marcus shares insights on leading a disciplined life, advocating for self-control and the joy of unselfish acts. This discussion connects ancient Stoic principles to modern parenting, encouraging listeners to embody these timeless teachings.

If you really want to escape the things that harass you, what you’re needing is not to be in a different place but to be a different person.– SenecaHow would your life be different if you viewed yourself as something you get to create and to become someone you admire? Are you living the life you want to? If you aren’t, how do you create big changes in your life? Today I want to talk about, rather than simply growing and getting better little by little, what if you transformed yourself into something completely different?Send us a textMy book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here!Find out more at https://stoic.coffeeWatch episodes on YouTube!Find me on linkedIn, instagram, twitter, or threads.Thanks again for listening!

Marcus Aurelius, eine bedeutende Figur der stoischen Philosophie und römischer Kaiser, teilt tiefgründige Reflexionen über Dankbarkeit und innere Gelassenheit. Er spricht über die positiven Einflüsse seiner Familie und Lehrer auf sein Leben. Zudem beleuchtet er die Auswirkungen des Materialismus und argumentiert, dass weniger Besitz zu mehr innerem Frieden führt. Mit stoischen Weisheiten inspiriert er dazu, ein tugendhaftes Leben im Einklang mit der Natur zu führen.

The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius offer a remarkable series of spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the emperor struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe. While the Meditations were composed to provide personal consolation and encouragement, Marcus Aurelius also created one of the greatest of all works of philosophy: a timeless collection that has been consulted and admired by statesmen, thinkers and readers throughout the centuries.  Whilst many of his reflections and ways to live life were based on the teachings of earlier philosophers from the Socratics to the early Stoics, Marcus Aurelius strove to live his life by the principles of his philosophy and in his Meditations articulated those views in a way that remains one of the greatest books of wisdom to have graced the Earth. Presented by Adam Bates Become a Patreon and gain access to exclusive content (including Adam's own Meditations!) as well as enabling me to dedicate more time to giving you more content! https://www.patreon.com/stoicismformodernlife If you enjoy this show you will also love my other shows in related areas! Firstly, Jamie Keeling and I have the (From Socrates to Marcus Aurelius) Stoicism for Modern Life Podcast which you can access here: https://link.chtbl.com/b-UmKJGW Then for the Psychology, Human Behaviour and Mental Health with Adzfitness show: https://link.chtbl.com/aaPy3vQh Thank you all for your continued support and valuing the content!

Dennis de Gruyter, filosoof en eigenaar van de Stoïcijnse school in Zutphen, duikt samen met de geest van Marcus Aurelius in de wereld van de stoïcijnse filosofie. Ze onderzoeken hoe Aurelius, als filosoof-koning, zijn persoonlijke strijd en wijsheid in zijn 'Meditaties' verwerkte. De impact van immoreel gedrag op de kosmos komt aan bod, net als de sociale verantwoordelijkheid van filosofie. Verder wordt er stilgestaan bij de relevatie van stoïcijnse principes voor hedendaags leiderschap en zelfreflectie.

Marcus Aurelius, ein bedeutender Philosoph der Stoa und römischer Kaiser, erforscht in seinen Selbstbetrachtungen tiefgreifende Einsichten über Werte und Reflexionen. Er diskutiert die Einflüsse seiner Vorbilder und beleuchtet Tugenden wie Bescheidenheit und Mäßigung. Zudem wird die prägende Rolle seines Hauslehrers thematisiert, der ihm Lebensweisheiten vermittelte. Durch seine bemerkenswerte Selbstbeherrschung und Großzügigkeit zeigt er, wie man in schwierigen Zeiten gelassen bleibt und das Gemeinwohl über persönliche Interessen stellt.