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STAY POSITIVE IN THE NEW MONTH

As we enter a new month, we may face many challenges and uncertainties. We may feel anxious, stressed, or overwhelmed by the situations we encounter. One way is to learn from the wisdom of Marcus Aurelius, the Roman emperor and philosopher who lived in the second century AD. Marcus Aurelius wrote a book called Meditations, which contains his personal reflections and advice on how to live a good and happy life. He wrote this book for himself, as a way of coping with his own troubles and responsibilities as a ruler and a human being.

One of the main themes of his book is the idea of STOICISM, which is a school of philosophy that teaches us to focus on what we can control and accept what we cannot. Stoicism helps us to develop a rational and calm attitude towards life, and to avoid being disturbed by external events or emotions.

Here are some of the quotes from Marcus Aurelius that can inspire us to stay positive in the new month:

✓ "You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength."

✓ "The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts."

✓ "Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth."

✓ "When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive - to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love."

✓ "Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking."

✓ "The best revenge is to be unlike him who performed the injury."

✓ "If it is not right, do not do it; if it is not true, do not say it."

✓ "Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one."

✓ "The soul becomes dyed with the colour of its thoughts."

✓ "Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them."

These quotes should remind us that we have the power to shape our own happiness and well-being, by choosing our thoughts and actions wisely. They should also encourage us to be grateful, humble, kind, and virtuous, and to appreciate the beauty and wonder of life.

We can use these quotes as a guide and a motivation for the new month, and apply them to our daily situations. We can also write them down, memorize them, or repeat them to ourselves, as a way of reinforcing their positive messages.

By following the example of Marcus Aurelius, we can learn to face the new month with courage, confidence, and optimism, and to make the most of every opportunity and challenge that comes our way. We can also inspire others to do the same, and to share the joy and peace that stoicism can bring.

I hope that food for mind would help you to stay positive in the new month, and to discover the wisdom of Marcus Aurelius. I wish you all the best, and remember: "The universe is change; our life is what our thoughts make it."

HAPPY NEW MONTH ❤️


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