In reading Meditations 2.12 you can come away with understanding that the reasoning mind helps us to understand our place in the universe. The skill of critical thinking gives us the ability to understand that place and how we adapt with behaviors and actions. 

Meditations 2.11 touches on aspects beyond our physical life. Understanding our beliefs is different for each of us. It is important to remember things are neither good or bad. They just exist.  

Our minds give us the ability to choose what direction we take in life. We have choices with our thoughts and actions we take. There can be consequences through these choices. It takes introspection to know what choices to make.

Meditations 2.9 shows that there is an idea that we are part of a single community. Progress depends on others and our interdependence of others. Me must rely on others to make us better. 

In this episode we discuss Meditations 2.8. When others are facing challenges in life we react to them with sympathy and empathy. But what about ourselves? We need to accept ourselves both with our strengths and weaknesses. 

Meditations 2.7 shows that we can be distracted on the journey to being a person of character. Sometimes we have to deal with setbacks as we try to make progress. We have to undertsand what it is we are struggling with. 

In this episode we look at Meditations 2.6. We criticize ourselves. We dread the unknown. We seek gratification from externals. We must use our judgements and choices to best use to make progress. 

Meditations 2.4 shows the importance of making the most out of the life we have. We need to live life to the fullest. However some fear change and procrastinate on making changes in life.

Meditations 2.3 shows that we are part of something greater. Through this we need to show gratitude. for this. People have a tendency to look at just their own situation. We need to look at the bigger picture in life.

Meditations 2.2 reminds us that we can face challenges in being someone of good moral character. We face distractions, impulses, temptations and reach plateaus where we feel we may not be maintaining progress. It requires continuous effort. Tranquility is something that requires work and is not a one time thing.