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In this episode, Tanner explores Meditations 3.5 by Marcus Aurelius, diving into its core teachings about Stoic ethics and virtuous living. The meditation emphasizes acting with integrity, examining one’s motives, and focusing on moral reasoning rather than outcomes. Tanner reflects on Marcus’s invocation of the “God within” as a call to internalize virtue and gratitude, encouraging listeners to appreciate life, even during adversity. The discussion underscores the Stoic principle of striving for progress rather than perfection, illustrating how even imperfect circumstances can foster growth.
MEDITATION TEXT
“Do not act unwillingly nor selfishly nor without self-examination, nor with divergent motives. Let no affectation veneer your thinking. Be neither a busy talker, nor a busybody. Moreover let the God within be the guardian of a real man, a man of ripe years, a statesman, a Roman, a magistrate, who has taken his post like one waiting for the Retreat to sound, ready to depart, needing no oath nor any man as witness. And see that you have gladness of face, no need of service from without nor the peace that other men bestow. You should stand upright, not be held upright.” (Meditations 3.5)
TAKEAWAYS
— Stoics should act justly and logically, focusing on their motives rather than outcomes.
— Virtue is accessible to anyone who earnestly pursues it, regardless of background.
— Life’s challenges are fleeting opportunities to grow in gratitude and work toward Virtue.
LINKS
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— Take my free courses: https://stoicismpod.com/courses
— Order my book: https://stoicismpod.com/book
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In this episode, Tanner explores Meditations 3.5 by Marcus Aurelius, diving into its core teachings about Stoic ethics and virtuous living. The meditation emphasizes acting with integrity, examining one’s motives, and focusing on moral reasoning rather than outcomes. Tanner reflects on Marcus’s invocation of the “God within” as a call to internalize virtue and gratitude, encouraging listeners to appreciate life, even during adversity. The discussion underscores the Stoic principle of striving for progress rather than perfection, illustrating how even imperfect circumstances can foster growth.
MEDITATION TEXT
“Do not act unwillingly nor selfishly nor without self-examination, nor with divergent motives. Let no affectation veneer your thinking. Be neither a busy talker, nor a busybody. Moreover let the God within be the guardian of a real man, a man of ripe years, a statesman, a Roman, a magistrate, who has taken his post like one waiting for the Retreat to sound, ready to depart, needing no oath nor any man as witness. And see that you have gladness of face, no need of service from without nor the peace that other men bestow. You should stand upright, not be held upright.” (Meditations 3.5)
TAKEAWAYS
— Stoics should act justly and logically, focusing on their motives rather than outcomes.
— Virtue is accessible to anyone who earnestly pursues it, regardless of background.
— Life’s challenges are fleeting opportunities to grow in gratitude and work toward Virtue.
LINKS
— Go ad-free: https://stoicismpod.com/members
— Join the Discord Community: https://stoicismpod.com/discord
— Follow the print publication: https://stoicismpod.com/print
— Take my free courses: https://stoicismpod.com/courses
— Order my book: https://stoicismpod.com/book
— Source Text: https://stoicismpod.com/far
— Follow me on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/tannerocampbell.bsky.social
— Follow me on YouTube: https://stoicismpod.com/youtube
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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