Orlando Stoics

This is the Monday night meeting for Orlando Stoics (in South Orlando). We are now reading the classic "Meditations" by Marcus Aurelius. It's the personal diary of Rome's "Good" Emperor, written down while he was traveling from[masked] AD. It consists of 12 books (5-10 pages each), and is considered by some as the greatest volume on Stoic philosophy. In general, Stoicism teaches us how to handle difficult people and events, how to avoid anger and worry, and overall to use moderation in all aspects of our lives. We'll start with Meditations / Book 1. I'll prepare an outline of discussion points so you don't have to pre-read the book. If you'd like to read ahead (optional), see the links below. Free online text of Meditations (translated by George Long): http://classics.mit.edu/Antoninus/meditations.html The printed book is about $10 on Amazon: (includes Introduction, Notes, & Index, translated by Martin Hammond) https://www.amazon.com/dp/0140449337 The meeting venue is Panera Café, 296 E Michigan Street, Orlando, FL 32806 (the intersection of Michigan Street and Center Avenue). It's hard to see from the street. So, if it's your first time, enter at Boston Market and drive back to the plaza (then you'll see Panera). We are usually seated at the large table in the front section of the venue. Parking is free (plenty of parking spaces in the parking lot). If you are a newcomer, arrive a few minutes early for an introduction to Stoicism.