Sobriety and humility from "summary" of The Meditations of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus by Emperor of Rome Marcus Aurelius
Sobriety and humility are important qualities for a person to possess. Marcus Aurelius, an ancient Roman Emperor, taught that through moderation and humility, one can gain greater knowledge and understanding. He believed that these qualities allowed one to find inner peace and prosperity.- Upholding sober and humble behaviour may not always be easy, but it leads to respectful interactions with others. Acknowledge our obligations without feeling burdened or overwhelmed.
- Living a life of sobriety and humility means understanding our position in relation to everyone else - both those equal to us and those greater and lesser than us. We must accept our powerlessness in a world outside our control, yet still strive towards change where we are able.
- Live a sober and humble life, for it is the only way to find tranquillity and inner peace. Practise mindfulness and remind yourself of what truly matters: your thoughts, actions, relationships, and how you spend your time.
- Remember to show gratitude to all those who help us even in the smallest of ways; acknowledge their efforts and thank them for taking the time out to do so. It will further open up possibilities of support from other people, interlinking sobriety and humility.
- Appreciate the small things in life; be humble before life's many blessings. Keep focus on improving yourself by being aware of your own strengths and weaknesses, so that you can apply appropriate principles day-to-day.
- Ultimately, appreciating and respecting the limits of this world brings acknowledgement of a power greater than ourselves. Cherish the moments of joy available to us, recognizing the privilege we have access too through our humbleness.
- Finding balance between living according to one’s own self-importance and humbly making space for others is key to maintaining sober and humble behaviour - a path marked by comfort and satisfaction.
