Marcus Aurelius - Meditations - (My Narration) 

My own summary of Meditations is available here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Hu0xDtK3g3Q.html Affiliates: Amazon: geni.us/BuyMeditations | Audible: geni.us/MeditationsOnAudible Book 1 - 0:00:11 Book 2 - 0:20:35 Book 3 - 0:37:05 Book 4 - 0:57:09 Book 5 - 1:29:00 Book 6 - 2:00:00 Book 7 - 2:33:09 Book 8 - 3:04:55 Book 9 - 3:37:20 Book 10 - 4:07:09 Book 11 - 4:38:44 Book 12 - 5:05:48 Stoicism Principles: geni.us/PracticalStoicism Become a Patron: www.subscribestar.com/intpworld or www.patreon.com/RobinHomer

first time listener here. Who else?

“Live a good life. If there are gods and they are just, then they will not care how devout you have been, but will welcome you based on the virtues you have lived by. If there are gods, but unjust, then you should not want to worship them. If there are no gods, then you will be gone, but will have lived a noble life that will live on in the memories of your loved ones.” Marcus Aurelius

The fact that these were his own private thoughts not to be published, and he wrote this in Greek is just so fascinating.

It’s amazing how advanced humans were even 2000 years ago. A true intellectual

This is so calming. I can see how having these meditations on hand could help anyone through any storm. If you’re reading this I wish you well, and hope that you too find strength to wade through your own storms.

Since I started looking into philosophy especially stoicism I realised how flawed I am as an individual. And I want to change

His words are like water on a thirsty day. It hydrates the soul.

58:55 "I affirm that tranquility is nothing more than the ordering of the mind."

It is fasciniating how the words of a person who lived and died a long time ago can have such an impact on a "modern" life. Every now and then, i try to make myself suffer when thinking of his words. It's not sufferring as in holding breath for no reason. Its suffering and taking the good, willful path over the quick and easy pleasure. Its as simple as eating something healthier or taking the stairs instead of an elevator. A quick reminder that the suffering is an option that rewards me later in a different way than the immediate pleasure.

Marcus has more to say about life in his foreword than most people say their entire lives.

Starting off the year 2024 with this, Who Else???!!

Fortitude, discipline, contentment, and wisdom. My life is better when I cultivate these qualities in myself.

“Frame your thoughts like this-you are an old person, you won’t let yourself be enslaved by this any longer, no longer pulled like a puppet by every impulse, and you’ll stop complaining about your present fortune or dreading the future.”

Timestamps: Book 1: Debts and Lessons - 0:12 Book 2: Among the Quadi at the Granua 20:40 Book 3: Composed in Carnuntum - 37:05 Book 4: 57:13 Book 5: 1:29:04 Book 6: 2:00:00 Book 7: 2:33:11 Book 8: 3:04:58 Book 9: 3:37:20 Book 10: 4:07:11 Book 11: 4:38:45 Book 12: 5:05:49

I'm 22 with depression and a long-term medical issue that has trapped me in a shitty body. I've lived with suffering for the past few months and I need to feel at peace with it otherwise I'll go crazy before I reach the end of it. Im only onto book 2 and already this gives me relaxing vibes. It's so simple and so much of what he says is true. I feel like a kid listening to his dad give short, simple life lessons that will stick with me for the rest of my life. If only it had worked out that way.

First timer here. Just an observation, but the comments section here is so much more serene and positive than average. Good job practising what you preach everyone, it is clearly working :)

Whenever I am frustrated I come here to find solace in the words of Marcus Aurelius.

You have done the internet a lovely service posting this. Bravo, sir. 👏 👏 👏

Im on a path of self mastery. And for once im starting to feel good about life. Im starting to aquire good habits. I no longer feel emotional when i watch the news. I want the best for my community. And i do good where i can. I dont lie about myself i have shed my fear of what people might think of me. Today is a new life. And im happy to live it.

This should be a part of required curriculum in every school worldwide. 💛💛

This is the kind of accent and voice I expect to hear when I listen to a reading of Meditations. Great job.

Meditations, next to Letters From A Stoic by Seneca, Epictetus' Art of Living and various works of Cicero fundamentally changed my life. Stoicism makes so much sense to me. It's a daily exercise. The voice work brings this to life! Masterfully done.

He was such a wise man. It is amazing how he wrote his meditations so long ago but they are so relevant today.

My father gave me this book my freshman year of high school. Since then I have read this book many times. Especially, times in my life when I felt like my life was out of balance or not in control. This book was very valuable during my deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. The things that I saw and carried out were put into a great perspective and the wisdom taken from those times!

My Gram gave me a double volume of the Meditations with the writings of Epictetus,I still have those works,re-read them often and have encouraged all of my children to do the same,it has served them all well and they have in turn given these writings to their children. A gift from my Gram from 60 plus years ago have borne much fruit.

Thank you for reuploading! This translation sounds very solid. Your voice is also the most appropiate for these type of imposing writings. I wish you could narrate my life during my funeral to make it sound epic. "And thus he died, choking on his 40th donut of the day. NOT ENOUGH! said he before perishing".

I have the utmost respect for audiobook readers. What a tremendous work!! You are exceptionally gifted. Such a joy to listen to you.

I tend to be a very nervous and anxious person. I've struggled for sometime to find purpose, especially recently. I've only been listening to this for the past couple of days in the morning before work and I already notice a shift in my outlook on life. I know it's probably too early to really understand what's being said here (I'm loosely quoting the passage on not being satisfied with a cursory understanding of a lesson). Thanks for the upload, I stumbled upon this at the right time.

The voice, the accent the tempo... subscribed

Anyone else listening and falling asleep, only to have the meditations said in your dreams. Really serene feeling

One of the few books that's worth reading over and over again. IMO, re-visiting 15 to 20 very impactful books is much more valuable than trying to read every new subject.

In the two, three years of listening to this book, on - off, it's been a grounding space for me especially after difficult periods in my life. After because during challenging moments I'm usually too deep in the pits to listen to any logic. I'm very grateful for it. I love philosophy and discovering this has been a godsend. To think that he was an emperor and a warrior most of his life and he literally spent his life facing death and betrayal and still had this mentality to basically say, don't worry so much about life, just do your best and accept that which comes - that's amazing. Amazing because in the modern world , we barely face survival struggles like they did back then. At best, it's your partner betraying you or your boss upsetting you, at worst it's death or sickness of a beloved; and yes they try us. His words really put things in perspective for me. I love many lessons in here. I love when he advises to quit praying for things but to simply be grateful of what you have and pray to be content with that; or when he says, it doesn't matter whether fearful of death or complaining of life or proud of your achievements, we will all be forgotten by the next century; the best you can do is be nice and do your best. I listen to it during my morning drives to work and I've been re-listening over time. Very poignant lessons. Grateful for this and for the audio reader . Thanks

You should do audiobook narration for business. You've got this totally mastered. Absolutely the best reading I've heard outside commercial audiobooks. Perfectly clear and easy to follow. Fits the subject like a glove.

He wrote many of his books in my hometown of Sremska Mitrovica (Sirmium) . The entire modern city was built on top of the ancient city, sadly. So much history is beneath the streets, never to be discovered.. Thank you for the upload! Greetings from Serbia.

To whoever took the time to produce and post this, I thank you

Immaculate reading Vox Stoica. 👌 You did a phenomenal job narrating The Meditations. Your voice fits perfectly well with the theme. Thank you :)

Basicly. Be happy with who you are and don't try to be something you're too small to be. When adversity comes, take it on with a smile as if it were a friend. When victory comes don't celebrate because you only got that which is given to you.

At the very beginning of every workday I listen to 5 minutes of this to help stay focused. Thank you!

This is literally the best thing youtube, I have the book but love putting this on when I go on a long journey in the car

I read this a few years ago during a tough time of attempting to understand myself ,the world,others, and ofcourse the God/gods. I find myself returning like an Elk returning to his favorite creek. Grateful.

Im on a pursuit of happiness. Im now learning the art of stoicism and other kinds of arts/teachings to find inner peace. While im on it, i realised that there will always be yin and yang in this world. There will always be two sides of the same coin. I learnt that humans is a hero in their story be it good or bad. Dying is inevitable but living is a choice. Humans have a mind of their own and its formed by how they were taught, raised, heard, see and experience. Everybody is I and I am everybody, just different way of life of me. Always put myself onto other people shoes and never regard my self as a higher being. Always listen not hear. There always a lesson to be learnt. Be open minded and aware of my own doings as it will have an impact in myself and others. My thoughts become my words, my words become my actions, my actions become my habit, my habit becomes my attitude, my attitude becomes my future. I learnt that sometimes to have something good, it needs to be done by evil actions. The world is both fcuked up and beautiful. We are being fed by temporary happiness that it makes us forget about how strong, intelligent and willing we are. Lastly, i realised that if i can't change myself... What makes me think i can change an individual or the world. I hope everyone is having a good day or night and to always use the time wisely. Stop having the mindset "Oh, i can just do it later", it will never happen. Time is going forward faster than you might think. We live in an illusion where the word "Present" is something to be taken lightly. Past can be a day ago, a week ago, a year ago while the Future can be a day later, a week later, a year later but the Present is just a second which is NOW and it has just passed. "If you wait to be ready, you will be waiting for the rest of your lives".

Thank you so much for reuploading this. Your voice is so soothing, and this is helping me through a tough time. I appreciate this.

Whenever I find myself deviating from Stoic teachings I come back to this audiobook. I have read Meditations and Seneca's Letters many times over the years but hearing the words aloud is powerful. Thank you for this audiobook.

"For we are made for cooperation....to act against one another than, is contrary to nature,and it is acting against one another that is to be vexed"

Bravo, if more people listened and studied ancient teachings like these. The world would be a better place, only the world doesnt want to know, thankfully we do.

Anyone listening in 2021 ❤👌

Giving up breeding quails for fighting is going to be tough...

This has been a staple in my life for many years. Thank you for your work reading and posting this for anyone who wants to hear it. Much gratitude

One of my favorite books. It sheds light to our place in the world and a man’s purpose

Amazing . I just found the holy grail.thanks a million. Your voice is from the heavens.

This was fantastic. Easier to listen to than to implement in ones own life. But you can feel yourself melting just by attempting it.

I am listening to this for at least an hour a day to handle my own life. It.has been huge.

This never gets old. Love it. Thank you.

I conclude that stoicism is man's right mode. This particular philosophy leads a man to divinity.

Hey there! Just wanted to drop a huge thanks for sharing that narration of "Meditations" by Marcus Aurelius. It's such a profound work, isn't it? Listening to those timeless lessons on virtue and self-awareness felt like a refreshing breeze for the mind. Really appreciate it!

A father I never had to remind me how to live with dignity. Thank you for reading.

I thank God for this book. Nothing has given me such peace of mind as this. 🙏🏻

Thou hast embarked. Thou hast made the voyage. Thou have come to shore. Get out. Dude that was hilarious.

So many Grandmasters have walked this earth carrying the same message and have left proof how to achieve self-mastery. Seek and you will find. Thank you for uploading this priceless evidence and Superconscious thoughts. Grateful.

This is at a real nice pace and easier to follow, since his works require pauses and reflection to ponder his words, well, at least for me. I like how his opening works are recognitions to his previous teachers and the knowledge they passed on to him, life lessons and acknowledgment of others It was excellent he took counsel and input from those around him. Maximus had some good teaching and word for the Emperor in Book 1, 15. I enjoy the ruins and stoneworks of once great palaces or theaters in the video. Many thanks!

I have been listening to your various readings for like a year now and I owe so much of my moral development in that time. I had felt lost and unable to find direction but have found in Seneca and Marcus meaning in my actions and the movements of life. Anyways, thanks for the content. 👍 I have really enjoyed it. 😌

I found that reading this out loud while listening to it out loud keeps me focused. So far I am able to connect psychology with this philosophical wisdom.

Wow. I was not expecting to listen to this entire book, but I’m glad I did. Thank you.

My life changed a couple years ago, just by listening and studying stoicism. It’s the only thing that makes sense in todays world. “Spend no more time discussing what a good man is, be one”.

And this is a emperor? I’m awe struck

I love how this man reads!

Thank you so much for narrating this timeless book. Your voice is as soothing as the content.

22:30 gratitude 23:50 use your time wisely as our time is limited. “Clear away the clouds” 1:15:45

Omg this is such a wonderful opportunity for me to grow , I am so thankful for this content .From bottom of my heart may god bless you and your family ❤️.

24:45 "Thou will give thyself relief if thou does every act of thy life as if it were the last." Did he just say YOLO?

I am here in the present time, of which no other can take away from me.

Whenever I find myself becoming less of a person, coming back to this reminds me of how to be.

I just stumbled upon stoicism . I think it can help me be me .

Ahh I was bummed when the other upload went down and I loved that reading but extremely grateful to have this one at least instead. Definitely a little different and possibly more archaic wording for accuracy, but in any case your reading makes it all the more enjoyable and easy to digest, thank you!

Oh wow…! I’ve just finished listening for the first time! What a truly wonderful book!! It speaks to the hearts of any of us now coming from all different backgrounds … So very glad that I will be leaning this book more and make myself understand fully. Your calm voice made the listening time very pleasurable. Thank you so very much!

I am sixty , retired and from the ancient land of India.I am happy that I am living a joyful and a meaningful life and unknowingly following a great deal of whatever has been highlighted in this epic dissertation.

Thank you for sharing these beautiful words.

This was randomly in my feed, I'm very happy to find this channel.

Your narration has gotten me through the worst week at my job this month. Thank you!

Thank you emperor Marcus and up loader. I fail everyday, but I keep coming back.

I LOVE THIS BOOK THIS BOOK HAS CHANGED MY LIFE!!! THANK YOU!!!

Marcus hundreds of years ago knew that public schools suck and knew to avoid them, what a wise man XD

Strength doesn't come from what you can do. It comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn't.

I have to thank you for this and your summary of the Meditations. Back in August, I began looking into stoicism, and listening to this video at work convinced me to adopt the philosophy into my life. Shortly after, in the span of 2 weeks, I had to put my cat to sleep, and my grandma died the day before she was scheduled to start chemotherapy 10 miles away. I was closer to my grandma than anybody besides my dad, and that cat was the closest thing I've had to a child. In my younger years, I probably would've spiraled into depression. But I've kept in mind the words, "To bear this worthily is good fortune." I was devastated by losing them, but that's the cost of making connections that make life worth living. Everything seems so clear now; becoming the best person I can be is the only thing that matters, and that's all that I'll ever allow myself to worry about again.

"Accept everything just the way it is." - Miyamoto Musashi

I just found out about your channel and I LOVE IT! SUBSCRIBED 😍 Please keep it up!

This is the best version of this audiobook on RU-vid, thanks for this.

Masterpiece! Thank you a thousand times emperor.

MARCUS AURELIUS (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (121-180 A.D.) One of the greatest emperors in Roman history and one of the most profoundly intellectual monarchs in western civilization; ruled from 161 to 180. Marcus Aurelius was born in Rome on April 26 , 121 , to a political active and wealthy family. His grandfather , Annius Verus , was a member of the senatorial class , a praetor , and three times a consul . His parents were Annius Verus and the wealthy Domitia Lucilla , although he knew his father only briefly , for Annius died when Marcus was barley old enough to begin his education (124) . He was given to the care of his grandfather for his training.

Thank you, Robin! ♥️🙏🏼

Listening to this before sleep, helps me to learn & reflect & meditate my life while relaxing into a calmer mind…

Thank you so much for this! I've not only downloaded the video and subscribed, but will be purchasing your Audible version in the near future. Such a wonderfully pleasant voice to narrate this work of art, can't wait to see what else you've done.

"The Soul of man does damage to itself." That hurt 🤕

very good stuff, it's hard to change and know how to act when someone doesn't even where to begin, but here it is spelled out clearly and why

"Mastering others is power. Mastering the self is empowerment. ✌❤"

Universal experience and true wisdom, is ageless and is always relevant. Thank you, Marcus.

Far better audio quality and general presentation than any other version I've found so far. Subbed

Thank you for this video and thank you Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus. I know this is just a RU-vid comment and it seems silly for me to comment this, but for me these meditations have helped me so much. I would say it’s hard to be stoic or to live stoically, but what is my simple life compared to what he faced. Yet I still find myself struggling at times to try and live by many of these principles. I strive on because there is but one way to go ever forward.

If only my generation could hear these words for what they truly are, when a great mind professes such a brilliant understanding of the world around them. It allows one to furnish ones mind with new possibilities.