Let’s break down Meditations 3.12 “If you complete the present work, following the rule of right, earnestly, with all your might, with kindness, and admit no side issue, but preserve your own divinity pure and erect, you have at this moment to restore it;” If you do what is right and in line with your values with every effort in the interest of others with no expectations or ulterior motives you maintain your dignity, integrity and character. “ if you make this secure, expecting nothing...

Think of some key phrases in Meditations 3.11 Always make a figure or outline of the imagined object as it occurs, in order to see distinctly what it is in its essence, naked, as a whole and parts; and say to yourself its individual name and the names of the things of which it was compounded and into which it will be broken up. One way to think of this is to analyze things in life break it down to its simplest components and identify these aspects of life. For nothing is so able to create...

Meditations 3.10 shows the power of action in the present moment. Think of decisions you have made in the present moment. If we want something in life we need to experience life in the present moment. Change happens in the moment. 

Meditations 3.9 shows us that the power of judgement gives us direction. Choices we make reflect on our life. How do you handle problems and challenges? Using the right steps in decision making and problem solving can guide us.

Meditations 3.8 shows how integrity can build character when focusing on the present moment. We are guided by values. This gives a code of character that gives peace of mind and tranquility when followed. 

Meditations 3.7 shows the importance of integrity to live a happy life. The goal with Stoicism is to be a person of integrity. You must be authentic. and make reasoned choices in life.  

Meditations 3.6 shows how much the faculty of choice is a gift. We have divinity with in us : the reasoning mind. We can make judgements but these must be correct. We can leverage choices to live a better life. 

Meditations 3.5 shows the importance of not taking action based on externals. Take action through reasoned choices. Knowing hoe to do this develops resilience in the individual.

Reading Meditations 3.4 we are reminded that we cannot measure ourselves against others. However we are part of the whole and work towards something greater. How we are effective with this depends on our self-esteem. 

Meditations 3.2 shows the importance of looking beyond superficial aspects. The smallest and least noticeable things in life can be important. Don't overlook things in life and don't take things for granted.

Meditations 3.1 shows the importance of the decisions we make. The mind is the most valuable tool we have. But we can lose the ability to make decisions. We must have a sense of urgency with our condition and understand the importance of our mental health and well-being. 

Meditations 2.17 shows that we must understand the present moment. Without this there is chaos, time slips by and we cannot have a full life. Philosophy can guide us through this with wisdom. 

Meditations 2.16 shows there are steps that incrementally can veer us off the path of progress. These steps happen increase as problems progress in life.

Meditations 2.14 shows the importance of the present moment. This is where things happen in life. We cannot influence the future or the past. We let opportunities slip by when we ignore the present.

In reading Meditations 2.13 there is the phrase going around in circles which many people can relate to. We seek answers in others and not looking at the divinity within ourselves. Use focus to determine your true purpose. 

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.