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StowinMarthaGellhorn t1_j6cw2ny wrote
Reply to comment by Clever_Mercury in [Image] Marcus Aurelius and his ten rules by kuroninjaofshadows
I read his writings every morning before I meditate. These two practices have transformed my life this last year. Got me graciously through a divorce after a ten year marriage and have vaulted me in my career. His work is amazing.
studentofarkad t1_j6df687 wrote
Any particular writing you recommend? u/StowinMarthaGellhorn
LeYellowFellow t1_j6dim0o wrote
Not too familiar with other stoic writing, but I assume she’s referencing Meditations by Aurelius, which is his personal journaling and the most popular piece of stoic literature
StowinMarthaGellhorn t1_j6dxor2 wrote
Yes, Meditations. And I’m a she. :)
LeYellowFellow t1_j6dzq0q wrote
Sorry about that friend
EazyPeazyLemonSqueaz t1_j6dndlp wrote
If you get meditations just be sure to get the easy-to-understand translation and not one that sounds like Shakespeare. Unless reading old English is your thing.
jay212127 t1_j6dr8fs wrote
This sounds kind of funny as it isn't even trying to read the originals like one would for Shakespeare (a literary purist)
If you aren't reading Aurelius in Latin there is little point in not getting a good modern translation.
StowinMarthaGellhorn t1_j6dxxdx wrote
You can start with Meditations, but Ryan Holiday has a great book called the Daily Stoic that gives you daily excerpts from the Stoics along with brief explanations and reflections.
I read the Daily Stoic first, and then read Meditations, as well as some works by Epictetus and Seneca.
persephonesfill t1_j6eautf wrote
You could also start with r/stoicism
trumpbuysabanksy t1_j6e73tn wrote
Please share
StowinMarthaGellhorn t1_j6gkpm4 wrote
You can start with Meditations, but Ryan Holiday has a great book called the Daily Stoic that gives you daily excerpts from the Stoics along with brief explanations and reflections.
I read the Daily Stoic first, and then read Meditations, as well as some works by Epictetus and Seneca.
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