Marcus Aurelius: “Take pleasure in one thing and rest in it, in passing from one social…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 175

Take pleasure in one thing and rest in it, in passing from one social act to another social act, thinking of God.

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Marcus Aurelius advises finding contentment and solace in continuous social engagement, all while maintaining a mindful connection to the divine.

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Marcus Aurelius: “Take pleasure in one thing and rest in it, in passing from one social act to another social act, thinking of God.”