Self-Evident Soul - Meditations by Max Aurelius

From the moment of birth, it means to leave the pure and begin to wander through the fireworks of red dust. Chasing in the vast sea of the world, looking for the so-called home, in fact, how people have ever had a real hometown, they are only temporarily sent, watching a few spring days, waiting for the crescent moon to become round. Staying is a moment, turning around is the end of the world.

It's a book written with the soul. People can see the world through their eyes, but it is difficult to see themselves clearly, so seeing themselves clearly and talking to themselves has never been possible with their eyes, only with their hearts to examine the past and reflect on the past. And reflecting on yourself and talking to yourself is never an easy task, it requires a sincere mentality and extraordinary courage.

In the Meditations, the author seems to be an unusually severe and peaceful person standing in front of the mirror, warning himself in the mirror that the "you..." sentence in the book is the best proof. This is not a simple inner monologue and emotional outpouring, this is a conversation with yourself, this is a warning to yourself.

For example, he says to himself in the book, "You have mistreated yourself, you have mistreated yourself, my soul, and you will no longer have the opportunity to glorify yourself." Everyone's life is enough, but your life is nearing its end, and your soul does not care for itself, but places your happiness on other souls. He always tortured himself deeply in the book.

There are not many flowery words in the "Meditations", and the plain language is simple and easy to understand, but it expounds the origin, law and philosophy of life in a simple and concise way, and conveys a magnificent atmosphere between the lines, which makes people look up to the mountains.

The author believes that the best quality of man lies in reason, and he regards it as the most essential difference between man and other species: "If you can act in accordance with reason, do not be impatient, and maintain the purity and integrity of your heart, even if you may give up life at any time, you are fearless." ”

Emotional people are like streams, clear and passionate, rational people are like lakes and oceans, deep and wise, can accommodate the world, can bring together the world' people. Only by remaining rational at all times can we maintain a clear mind and accurate judgment, and not make hasty decisions.

As a king, Mark Aurelius also attached great importance to human virtue, he often learned from those around him to reflect on his own shortcomings, and his writings were invaluable help in the cultivation and cultivation of individual character.

He provides an example for future generations: whatever fate places on him, he accepts with reverence; he does not defile the gods of his heart, does not let delusions disturb it, but remains quiet, serves it in a disciplined manner, does not say anything against the truth, does not do anything against justice.

Even if no one else believes in the simplicity, humility, and contentment of his life, he will never be angry, and he will not deviate from this path for the rest of his life, and by following this path he will attain purity and tranquility.

There will be all kinds of distractions and temptations in life, and I will strive to become such a person after the age of confusion: simple, kind, serious, unpretentious, love justice, and scrupulously fulfill my duties. This is what I asked of myself after reading this book, and it can be regarded as some insights.