It all depends on how you interpret it Meditations of Marcus Aurelius – 2/22
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It all depends on how you interpret it:
“Everything is interpretation” is a quote that Marcus Aurelius quotes from a Cynic philosopher. He notes that this is not true in the literal sense, but used as a mental crutch it can be incredibly powerful.
How things affect you is determined by your interpretation of them, not by the external things themselves, so in each case, choose positive reframing.
If it's raining, you can choose to be angry about the weather and the feeling of wet clothes, or you can choose to be grateful for simply being alive and able to feel such sensations.
“How easy it is to push away and erase any embarrassing or inappropriate impression, and immediately be at peace.” V.2
So work on taking control of your mind to phrase things in a positive way.
Ultimately, you are what you continually think, so be careful about the thoughts you allow to exist in your own head.
“Your mind will take the form of what you frequently think, for the human mind is colored by such impressions.” V.16
It all depends on how you interpret it:
“Everything is interpretation” is a quote that Marcus Aurelius quotes from a Cynic philosopher. He notes that this is not true in the literal sense, but used as a mental crutch it can be incredibly powerful.
How things affect you is determined by your interpretation of them, not by the external things themselves, so in each case, choose positive reframing.
If it's raining, you can choose to be angry about the weather and the feeling of wet clothes, or you can choose to be grateful for simply being alive and able to feel such sensations.
“How easy it is to push away and erase any embarrassing or inappropriate impression, and immediately be at peace.” V.2
So work on taking control of your mind to phrase things in a positive way.
Ultimately, you are what you continually think, so be careful about the thoughts you allow to exist in your own head.
“Your mind will take the form of what you frequently think, for the human mind is colored by such impressions.” V.16
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