PURANA PEN's Key Ideas from Meditations
by Marcus Aurelius
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CONTROL
1. Control What You Can, Accept What You Can’t
Focus on your actions, thoughts, and choices, which are within your control. Let go of external events and outcomes that are beyond your influence.
"You have power over your mind—not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength."
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Live
2. Live in the Present Moment
Avoid being consumed by the past or anxious about the future. Fully embrace and act in the present.
"Confine yourself to the present."
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LIFE
3. Life is Temporary and Cyclical
Recognize the fleeting nature of life. Accept mortality as a natural process, encouraging gratitude and focus on meaningful pursuits.
"Think of yourself as dead. You have lived your life. Now, take what's left and live it properly."
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CULTIVATE
4. Cultivate Inner Virtue
Happiness and peace come from living in accordance with virtues like wisdom, courage, justice, and temperance. Align your actions with these principles.
"Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one."
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UNIVERSE
5. Universal Interconnectedness
Embrace the idea that all humans are part of a greater whole. Act for the common good and maintain compassion for others.
"What injures the hive injures the bee."
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CURATOR'S NOTE
Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations is a foundational text of Stoic philosophy, offering practical wisdom on leading a virtuous life.
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