Master Your Mind
Marcus Aurelius reminds us that our happiness and peace depend on our thoughts, not external circumstances. By controlling your reactions, you master your life.
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Life ain’t that deep. We are here to live and to die, be happy, act in that happiness, and share it. Don’t hold back do whatever you want
Timeless Wisdom from Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
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