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Embracing The Logic Of The Cosmos (Meditations 2.9)

In this episode, I reflect on Meditation 9 from Book 2 of Meditations . Marcus Aurelius reminds us to always remember the nature of the Cosmos and our place within it. He emphasizes that the Cosmos is a rational and self-sust...

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Oct. 15, 2024

Embracing The Logic Of The Cosmos (Meditations 2.9)

In this episode, I reflect on Meditation 9 from Book 2 of Meditations . Marcus Aurelius reminds us to always remember the nature of the Cosmos and our place within it. He emphasizes that the Cosmos is a rational and self-sus…
Oct. 7, 2024

Mind the business of your own mind (Meditations 2.8)

In this episode, I discuss Meditation 8 from Book 2 of Meditations . Marcus Aurelius reflects on how people rarely suffer from not understanding the thoughts of others but are bound to suffer if they don’t observe their own …
Sept. 29, 2024

Meditations 2.7

In this episode, I discuss Meditation 7 from Book 2 of Meditations , where Marcus Aurelius advises us to give ourselves moments of quiet to focus on learning something good, while also warning against aimlessness. I explore …

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