“The Meditations” a spiritually-enriching book was written by the Roman Emperor, Marcus Aurelius. “The Meditations” does not form a theoretical treatise designed to argue for a particular doctrine or conclusion instead it takes the form of a personal journal designed for Marcus’s own use. Marcus is known as the last of the Five Good Emperors of the Roman Empire. “Meditations” was never meant to be published, it was written as a guide for self-improvement to himself. Through generations, Marcus, and his writings has been an inspiration to many. The book is divided into 12 short books. There seems to be no theme or focus in each book, but I will be aiming at how Book 2 can remind us of what makes a brilliant leader.
We can all get along. At the beginning of book 2, Marcus advises us to tell ourselves, at the beginning of the day, that we will meet terrible, arrogant, mischievous and ungrateful people. We must understand that the reason for their evil behavior is created by their ignorance of good. We who have seen the beauty of good acts should educate our colleagues about a better way of living. It is guaranteed that we will encounter horrible people in some
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A difficult attribute to attain. To be careless of what others think of you is easier said than done. Marcus recommends this mindset of freeing our mind from the stress it does not need. What can we gain from the negative noise of others? What can we gain if we spend our precious time on this earth forming opinions about others? We are only wasting energy and precious time that could be dedicated to something meaningful. Hence, focus all your efforts on your goals, purpose, and your place in the universe. Clearing your mind of others opinions produces more room for ideas and creativity. Do not dwell on the past or be afraid of the future as well. Creating this habit strengthens our character and a better understanding of which values we choose to