As the majority of the class did, I too greatly enjoyed reading the Marcus Aurelius Meditations, despite the stoicism. I knew they were applicable to the everyday life, but I never thought they would impact me as much as they have. I mean, after all, my first impression of them were well thought out fortune cookies.
As I go through out my day, I find myself saying, "now meditation (insert number here) clearly states there is a better way of handling this situation." Or even better, "Marcus Aurelius would be so proud of you right now."
This is what philosophy should be. Something that impacts my everyday life, instead of just something difficult to read that takes a group to interpret. I find myself more level headed and accepting since the last class. I find myself being in places because I want to be, and not just because I'm told to.
It's refreshing after being told what to do up until moving here last August.
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