Marcus Aurelius' Meditations for Modern Life

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! See all of my podcasts here: https://www.ab-fit.com/podcasts

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! See all of my podcasts here: https://www.ab-fit.com/podcasts Update Description

This one is a little off topic for regular listeners to my podcasts, but on listening it will give you an insight into objective opinion, socratic search for the truth and I can finally reveal what had consumed so much of my own life and time last year that a led to me taking the extended break from recording podcasts as well as my having to leave Leeds for two months at the end of last year. The story of the theft of the David Oluwale blue plaque in Leeds the day after its unveiling has gripped the city, it is being described as a "hate crime" and has led to national attention as a result.  This audio will explain how a hate crime or a crime that is racially motivated is, whilst indeed possible, the most unlikely of 4 possible scenarios, the last of which will highlight an agenda and discrimination of another kind, a kind that is at play right now and is the leading cause of West Yorkshire and Leeds in particular having a male suicide rate that is far higher than anywhere else in the UK, indeed it is why that rate is double that of London. I do know that in releasing this I may indeed risk my own life, but in such an event the evidence which I have ensured is multiple places will come out and if that is needed to put an end to this dark shadow that has settled over society and my life is sacrificed for the saving of many others then, well as Marcus Aurelius would think himself, if my life which is but a spec in time ends in order to serve the greater good, then that is the way it must be.

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! See all of my podcasts here: https://www.ab-fit.com/podcasts

Donald is a writer, cognitive-behavioural psychotherapist and trainer. Donald specializes in teaching evidence-based psychological skills, and known as an expert on the relationship between modern psychotherapy (CBT) and classical Greek and Roman philosophy. He is the author of the book "How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius" and is also the president of the new Plato Academy Centre in Athens.  We chat about all things stoicism! In this, the first of three parts, we get an insight into Donalds background, his work relating to Stoicism, Plato's relevance in Gnostic texts and of course Marcus Aurelius! 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 the place where you will soon find the content touched on in this episode: https://link.chtbl.com/aaPy3vQh Thank you all for your continued support and valuing the content! Update Description

Donald is a writer, cognitive-behavioural psychotherapist and trainer. Donald specializes in teaching evidence-based psychological skills, and known as an expert on the relationship between modern psychotherapy (CBT) and classical Greek and Roman philosophy. He is the author of the book "How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius" and is also the president of the new Plato Academy Centre in Athens.  We chat about all things stoicism! In this, the first of three parts, we get an insight into Donalds background, his work relating to Stoicism, Plato's relevance in Gnostic texts and of course Marcus Aurelius! 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 the place where you will soon find the content touched on in this episode: https://link.chtbl.com/aaPy3vQh Thank you all for your continued support and valuing the content!

Donald is a writer, cognitive-behavioural psychotherapist and trainer. Donald specializes in teaching evidence-based psychological skills, and known as an expert on the relationship between modern psychotherapy (CBT) and classical Greek and Roman philosophy. He is the author of the book "How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius" and is also the president of the new Plato Academy Centre in Athens.  We chat about all things stoicism! In this, the first of three parts, we get an insight into Donalds background, his work relating to Stoicism, Plato's relevance in Gnostic texts and of course Marcus Aurelius!

Book 3 passage 6 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 the place where you will soon find the content touched on in this episode: https://link.chtbl.com/aaPy3vQh Thank you all for your continued support and valuing the content!

Book 3 passage 5 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 the place where you will soon find the content touched on in this episode: https://link.chtbl.com/aaPy3vQh Thank you all for your continued support and valuing the content!

Book 3 passage 4  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 the place where you will soon find the content touched on in this episode: https://link.chtbl.com/aaPy3vQh Thank you all for your continued support and valuing the content!