If you seek tranquility do fewer things better

Marcus Aurelius was trained in Stoic Philosophy. Marcus practiced stoicism and wrote about his own stoic practice in his journals. He is one of history’s most exemplary leaders and one worth emulating in our own lives.

While the the emperor of Rome, Marcus would write twelve books of his private journals. These writings are estimated to have been written between 170 and 180 A.D. They have been put together to become one of the most influential philosophy books in the history of the world. Meditations originally had no title and was written by Marcus Aurelius for his own benefit, not for an audience.

If you seek tranquility do fewer things better.

Marcus Aurelius (26 April 121 – 17 March 180)

A central theme to Meditations is the importance of analyzing one’s judgment of self and others and developing a cosmic perspective. Aurelius advocates finding one’s place in the universe and alludes that everything came from nature, and so everything shall return to it in due time. Another strong theme is of maintaining focus and to be without distraction all the while maintaining strong ethical principles such as focus and dealing with others in an act of virtue.

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In our ever increasing busy world, it’s easy to lose focus and get pulled many different directions. The result can unseat our grounded soul and create much chaos within. This great quote is a method to revert back to the all important peace and tranquility within.