“What is your vocation? To be a good person.”
- Marcus Aurelius, Meditations, 11.5
May 31, 2021 7:00 AM
A favorite passages from Meditations. Here the emperor of Roman empires is writing a note to himself, "remember who you want to be". the harsh words I would write to myself? "Don't be a dick."
Conclusion
The message is clear. Stop excusing bad behavior. Be empathetic. Be generous. Be a good person.