The Daily Stoic How to Be Born Again
Jul 29, 2020
The discussion delves into Marcus Aurelius's six vital values: uprightness, modesty, straightforwardness, sanity, cooperation, and disinterest. It emphasizes the transformative power of reclaiming personal virtues, drawing insights from history. Listeners are inspired to embody qualities like honesty and modesty, suggesting that it’s never too late for personal renewal. The journey towards becoming 'born again' encourages actively integrating these principles into everyday life for meaningful change.
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Marcus Aurelius' Epithets
- Marcus Aurelius wrote down six epithets, or values, for himself.
- These were: upright, modest, straightforward, sane, cooperative, and disinterested.
Universal Virtues
- Marcus Aurelius listed six epithets: upright, modest, straightforward, sane, cooperative, and disinterested.
- St. Paul, who studied Stoicism, wrote similar virtues in a letter to the Philippians.
How to Be Born Again
- Strive to embody six key virtues: uprightness, modesty, straightforwardness, sanity, cooperation, and disinterest.
- Embrace these virtues to become a new person, or as Christians say, "born again."