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Marcus Aurelius's Meditations
- Marcus Aurelius's Meditations are spiritual exercises, not propositions to believe.
- He uses them to separate meaning from events, especially concerning power and fame.
Objective Seeing
- Practice 'objective seeing' by separating the event from its meaning.
- Try smashing a beloved cup to understand the distinction between meaning and the physical object.
Premeditatio Malorum
- Practice premeditatio malorum by contemplating potential losses.
- This helps separate meaning from the uncontrollable nature of events.