2022-07-07 06:48:20

Marcus Aurelius and the struggle to get out of bed

Marcus Aurelius gets quoted a lot. His notes to himself show a level of wisdom, integrity and humility that are rare finds non only in leaders, but in humans in general.

There is a lot to learn from his notes for sure, and I'd recommend reading them.

My favourite, however, has to be this one:

>On those mornings you struggle with getting up, keep this thought in mind - I am awakening to the work of a human being.

>Why then am I annoyed that I am going to do what I am made for, the very things for which I was put into this world?

>Or was I made for this, to snuggle under the covers and keep warm?

>It is so pleasurable. Were you then made for pleasure?

>In short, to be coddled or to exert yourself?

Marcus Aurelius, noble man, emperor of Rome, struggling to get the motivation to get out of bed in the morning.

I love it. :)

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