6 Ways To Journal Like Marcus Aurelius (Stoicism)

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6 Ways To Journal Like Marcus Aurelius (Stoicism)
In this video we will talk about 6 ways to journal from the wisdom of Marcus Aurelius. Marcus Aurelius was the emperor of Rome from 161 to 180 AD. He is considered as the last of the Five Good Emperors and one of the most influential Stoic philosophers. His work continues to inspire to this day, thanks to his daily journaling practice. Aurelius’ journals were gathered together posthumously and were published as Meditations, although it is unknown precisely when the work first appeared. Journaling enabled Aurelius to take a step back from the pressures of being an emperor and reflect objectively on the world around him so that he could ground and center himself. Journaling also enabled him to keep his mind in top condition, as well as giving him a record he could review at the end of the day to see if he really had been his best self.
The ancient practice of journaling has many practical applications in the modern world. It is a form of daily reflection that will keep you focused on your goals and help you live your best life, so with that in mind, in this video we bring you six ways to Journal like Marcus Aurelius.
So here are six ways to journal like Marcus Aurelius:
01. Express Yourself Freely
02. Write about your sage
03. Write about the worst possible outcome
04. Reflect on your day
05. Be Grateful
06. Be consistent
I hope you enjoyed watching 6 Ways To Journal Like Marcus Aurelius find the lessons helpful in your life.
Even though Marcus Aurelius wrote it 2,000 years ago - his insights on Stoicism still carry strong weight today. Stoicism is a school of Hellenistic philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium in Athens in the early 3rd century BC. Even though it is over 2000 years old, more and more people are discovering how Stoicism is not only relevant to modern times, but can be applied in very simple, yet strong ways.
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@PhilosophiesforLife 3 жыл бұрын

Marcus Aurelius says “Dig deep within yourself, for there is a fountain of goodness ever ready to flow if you will keep digging”. We hope that you enjoyed this video and for more videos to help you find success and happiness using ancient philosophical wisdom, don’t forget to subscribe. Thanks so much for watching.

@MediaTrainerPro 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, I can really see the effort you are putting in. Keep that fountain flowing! Subscribed!

@dancarney4980 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, I just got my copy of the book at the end at it's great so far. Definitely makes this video even more helpful. Thanks for the recommendation!

@giocomogiordano4694 3 жыл бұрын

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@alsacco5715 Жыл бұрын

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@Eli-pc4wq 3 жыл бұрын

I'm 38 and in need of a new solid life plan after ending a long term relationship. Philosophies for life is a fountain of medicine. Thank you. Truly.

@majorgeneralrobertcraufurd874 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck to you, and remember when you call off the wagon, pick yourself up and continue celebrating like a human

@nashonar6274 Жыл бұрын

I’m exactly like you, ended a long term relationship and looking for meaning in life and how to walk in a right path in the life journey

@tribouletr Жыл бұрын

I'm 39 and wife just abruptly left me. I hear you man. Hope you're well brother.

@Denny_7782 Жыл бұрын

Right on man! I'm turning 40 in October and am on the same boat 👽🤙

@nourmostafa5060 9 ай бұрын

Hola, turning 40 in Feb and same boat as well 🎉. Maybe it's a good thing as it gives us the capacity & need to look within and self improvement. Peace be upon all of you 🙏

@FutureMindset 3 жыл бұрын

I think the best thing about journaling is that it allows you to be completely open about everything. Looking at yourself and life with an unfiltered view is really important to ensure success.

@nextlevelwarrior 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly this is huge

@ReynaSingh 3 жыл бұрын

Journaling is very helpful for getting into the flow state. I appreciate the stoics for their contemplative nature

@nextlevelwarrior 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely! ITs the last part of my morning routine before working in a flow state

@acajudi100 Жыл бұрын

Since age 15, I have done written, audio and video journaling, and I am now in my 81st year.

@berkoz2343 Ай бұрын

wow

@dailydoseofmedicinee 3 жыл бұрын

👍You have power over your mind, not outside events. Realize this and you will find strength -Marcus Aurelius

@Diana-gt1rv 3 жыл бұрын

Although I’m not a person who is doing journalling regularly, I find this lecture really interesting. I particularly like the idea about the best case scenario and worst case scenario. If we have an idea about the worst possible outcome nothing can hurt us. The dichotomy of control is a really good concept!

@TheDhammaHub 3 жыл бұрын

The habits we pursue have so many different effects, that it makes sense to track a whole array of different things!

@tstrap4477 3 жыл бұрын

Crazy how the universe works. I just started journaling 3 days ago. This morning I was searching for videos on Marcus Aurelius and this is the first video I come across. Thank you. Instant new subscriber

@NishkarshAgarwal 3 жыл бұрын

your videos REALLY REALLY help. i'm grateful that you exist.

@lorodz 10 ай бұрын

I have been journaling on and off for 10 years. Then after a horrible breakup, my mind was so blinded on my ex that it started to blame me for the breakup. Reviewing my notes on my journal reminded why. It was a good idea to end the relationship. It was a very bad relationship and the daily journals I have kept showed me the way. It was instrumental for my recovery. I highly recommend you to start journaling now. (I use day one)

@franzdorlando3155 Жыл бұрын

I am very grateful for you work, it is a very concise yet well explained video, and improved my journaling routine. My deepest thanks!

@chrisrose2898 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You for the wonderful video on Journaling! I’m starting the habit this evening. Stay well friend.👍🏻☯️🙏🏻❤️

@makhadom741 3 жыл бұрын

I've been waiting for this video

@Tommy-T 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful education for me. Thank you.

@antoniodg2673 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@FlyingJustToFall 9 ай бұрын

Brilliant video.

@JoseInsenser 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Wrote the highlights on my journal. 😉

@susytomable 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@darrellborland119 2 жыл бұрын

My Project is all about telling the story of the building of the "Original Transcon-RR", and having issues concerning collating data into bullet-points I can refer to as I speak to my audience. Concentration in-face of "overwhelming" information overload is daunting, and quitting before results' obtained, is spirit-damaging. This video helps me to open up my journal writing to better usefulness as a sharpened tool to overcome this deficiency. Thanks. PS...I am ordering the Journal.

@MamiYankeeMusic 2 жыл бұрын

these videos r just so good. ur voice is nice too

@lakshmanvajjakeshavula5380 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks sir I'm eagerly waiting

@vineesame5668 3 жыл бұрын

Hi would you like to make a video on 'The Bhagavad Gita.' The translation of Ranchor prime is really good and reliable. Would really like if you could make a video on this timeless classic's philosophy. And really thank you for your videos😁

@tool27 3 жыл бұрын

I second this

@JuanPerez-od4pq 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks .

@nicoleonfeels 3 жыл бұрын

Can anyone recommend good books on stoicism?

@saif98230 3 жыл бұрын

The Obstacle is the Way - Ryan Holiday

@dancarney4980 3 жыл бұрын

Stoicism: How to Use Stoic Philosophy to Find Inner Peace and Happiness by Jason Hemlock is a good one. He also recommended a journal at the end which I'm going to check out.

@ronit3240 2 жыл бұрын

Meditation (Gregory hays translation)

@insiderperson18279 2 жыл бұрын

Daily Stoic/Ryan Holiday has a good recommendation list

@JackDaniels-pj3sg 2 жыл бұрын

@Lana Lana Lana that’s cause it’s meant for him not us

@fraidoonw 3 жыл бұрын

thanks!....choosing politicians as role models contradicts with being happy!

@dawntroughton1767 2 жыл бұрын

Wish you did a fact sheet with this xx

@realitybites3408 2 жыл бұрын

My role model ( sage) is Marcus Aurelius!

@lakshmanvajjakeshavula5380 3 жыл бұрын

We need more on Nietzsche philosophy

@SkyBlue6365 3 жыл бұрын

I will suggest you do that my dear. It will help others definitely but doing that will transform your life. Come on. Have the courage. The world needs your contribution.

@user-rc6oo6tw9z 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks from Russia!

@SkyBlue6365 3 жыл бұрын

Nice to see you. You are very welcome

@vincewhite5087 2 жыл бұрын

Murphy’s law seems to fit too. People who only think positive thoughts & visualization, go bat turd nuts, when real life doesn’t go as visionalized (fantasy).

@ATJ_8056 3 жыл бұрын

Negative visualization is against the rule of law of attraction... I'm not getting it how both can work at the same time ??

@FutureMindset 3 жыл бұрын

The law of attraction is honestly just pseudoscience. I wouldn't rely on it to achieve anything, but the idea of looking at the bright side can be helpful in maintaining a healthy outlook in life. But negative visualization is also important because there's always the possibility of failure and I think that looking at the negativity in life allows you to maintain a holistic and objective view of the world.

@keytonbush3925 2 жыл бұрын

Law of attraction isn’t real nor is it practical.

@darrellborland119 2 жыл бұрын

@Astha G...I got what he was talking about. The idea is to visualize the worst, realize you will survive, and move on to the next right activity. An excersize in positive and negative visualization, one after the other, IMHO. Hope this helps. Thanks.

@3VLN 2 жыл бұрын

🙄

@adpadi3836 Жыл бұрын

Preparing for what could go wrong , simply helps you lessen your expectations and be prepared for reality .

@maryr6300 2 жыл бұрын

For me, it's a 'brain dump'. Very helpful!

@mohammadaqdas7998 2 жыл бұрын

"We learn not from our experience but the reflection on experience." "IDK"

@StopFear 2 жыл бұрын

There are some fundamental problems with stoic advice when it comes to determining what you have control over, what you do not have control over, and what to choose to be your goals. It would be easy if these things would be easy to determine. But why many people have difficulty in life is exactly because of the great degree of uncertainty as to what they do or do not have control over. Add to that another question. What if you have made false conclusions as to what you have and have not control over? This can lead to disastrous results whichever you get. False positive, or false negative conclusion. Additionally if you take stoicism to its logical extreme then you technically do not have any control over even yourself since you do not know whether you are correct or not. Simply making a decision what actions to perform should technically be impossible due to inability of knowing the results. So, stoicism largely depends on pretending to know that you have can actually determine what actions to make. You still need to know what the ultimate end goal of life is. Stoicism doesn't help one determine it.

@StopFear 2 жыл бұрын

Before taking this advice from a Roman Emperor people should remember that he was still an Emperor. I wonder whether he thought about whether any of Rome's thousands of slaves should have a journal.

@user-gr2Algeria 3 жыл бұрын

Can you talk about Apuluis the numidian who wrote the first book the golden Ass and Quintus lollius urbicus he is numidian who was born in Cirta and led Rome one day please 🙏

@goalhuntproductions3053 3 жыл бұрын

Don't feed yourself toxicity. Start doing and don't even think about it.

@vincewhite5087 2 жыл бұрын

Marcus grew up in very rich family. Of course it was good, Stoic or otherwise.

@soul61296 3 жыл бұрын

The Sage is Jesus Christ

@kroneexe 2 жыл бұрын

There are many sages.

@dennisdiede 3 жыл бұрын

I want to contribute to the knowledge of society. But in this day and age doing that can cause a MOB to appear at your home to shout you down (or worse). Besides, with today's social media - THEY control what can be on the conversation. SAD...

@paultheapostle.3551 3 жыл бұрын

😄

@XOPOIIIO 3 жыл бұрын

Health and wealth are outside of our control, wtf?

@TheLastProzacNation 3 жыл бұрын

For the most part, yes. You can’t control your genes, you can’t control the various germs around you, you can’t prevent accidents etc All one can do is try to eat healthy (if they can afford it), keep at a good weight and exercise - this is all good and helpful but will definitely not prevent most diseases. When it comes to wealth, people tend to stay in the same social class they were born into, even in democratic, capitalist countries. The ones who drastically move from one social class to another are rarer than you think. You don’t have a lot of control over your wealth and generally if you were born in a poor family you will continue to get poorer as resources become more and more scarce, and the rich will only be getting richer even if they don’t do anything because they have passive income that swells up every second.

@tool27 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheLastProzacNation 🤯

@XOPOIIIO 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheLastProzacNation Only 40% of rich people started their life rich. Look on top billionairs in America, they all started small.

@LelandYarnell 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheLastProzacNation Couldn't be farther from the truth. Science has proven the majority of diseases and deaths that happen are 100% preventable through proper diet and lifestyle changes. This isn't up for debate anymore.

@_santi_calvo 3 жыл бұрын

There are many factors that not depend absolutely of you in being healthy and wealthy. Those factors are outside your control. What is in your control is your diet, exercise, work, etc, etc. Then you focus in the things that you can do (save money and invest) and not the outcome (be wealthy) That's what I interpret at least. You can check out the idea of tricotomy of control from William Irvine. He explain it better for sure Saludos desde Argentina