“Do now what nature demands of you. Get right to it if that's in your power. Don't look around to see if people will know about it. Don't await the perfection of Plato's Republic, but be satisfied with even the smallest step forward and regard the outcome as a small thing.”
- Marcus Aurelius, Meditations, 9.29.(4)
August 8, 2021 7:00 AM
Marcus Aurelius is reminding us not to wait until conditions are perfect. Perfect may never happen.
Conclusion
We have an opportunity every day to make the world a little better place. We don't need to wait until we have more money or time. We can start small. Start with picking up a piece of litter. Buy someone a cup of coffee. Allow someone to merge in front of you.
Don't let your ego or excuses from starting today.