23: 6 Ways To Journal Like Marcus Aurelius (Stoicism)

Philosophies for Life

In this episode, we will talk about 6 ways to journal from the wisdom of Marcus Aurelius. Marcus Aurelius was the emperor of Rome from 161 to 180 AD. He is considered as the last of the Five Good Emperors and one of the most influential Stoic philosophers. His work continues to inspire to this day, thanks to his daily journaling practice. Aurelius’ journals were gathered together posthumously and were published as Meditations, although it is unknown precisely when the work first appeared. Journaling enabled Aurelius to take a step back from the pressures of being an emperor and reflect objectively on the world around him so that he could ground and center himself. Journaling also enabled him to keep his mind in top condition, as well as giving him a record he could review at the end of the day to see if he really had been his best self.
The ancient practice of journaling has many practical applications in the modern world. It is a form of daily reflection that will keep you focused on your goals and help you live your best life, so with that in mind, in this video we bring you six ways to Journal like Marcus Aurelius.
So here are six ways to journal like Marcus Aurelius:
01. Express Yourself Freely
02. Write about your sage
03. Write about the worst possible outcome
04. Reflect on your day
05. Be Grateful
06. Be consistent
I hope you enjoyed watching 6 Ways To Journal Like Marcus Aurelius find the lessons helpful in your life.
Even though Marcus Aurelius wrote it 2,000 years ago — his insights on Stoicism still carry strong weight today. Stoicism is a school of Hellenistic philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium in Athens in the early 3rd century BC. Even though it is over 2000 years old, more and more people are discovering how Stoicism is not only relevant to modern times, but can be applied in very simple, yet strong ways.