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February 11 - February 24, 2018
The way to peace of mind, Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius taught, was in tending the garden of my own mind (by nurturing the positive and weeding out the negative) and disregarding other people’s opinions of and actions towards me.
To react calmly when wronged or offended; not to hold grudges; to reconcile with others as soon as they show willingness. To read books deeply, not superficially. He loaned me books from his own collection, and introduced me to the teachings of Epictetus.
He never showed surprise, haste, frustration,
anger, or suspicion. He was eager to give and quick to forgive. He also had a wonderful sense of humor, kindhearted rather than
In Maximus’ presence, no one could feel small or worthless; neither could...
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He took care of his body for the purpose of health—not vanity—and
He humbly sought help from experts in oratory, knowledge of the law, and other fields, and he freely gave help to
