The TL;DR, or the TL;DL for today is this: it doesn’t matter what your identity is or what your struggle is, what your past is, as long as you become a person who embraces the virtues of humility, gratitude, and kindness. So be humble, grateful, and kind. Kind to yourself, kind to others. When you’re kind to yourself, you can love yourself. You can be free to love yourself, free to love others. And live your best life.

All the wealth and power, grandest accomplishments and exploits, mean nothing if you don't have kindness to yourself and others.

If you want to hear more, just keep listening to the soothing sounds of this MAIM TIME monologue.

"That kindness is invincible, provided it's sincere--not ironic or an act. What can even the most vicious person do if you keep treating him with kindness and gently set him straight--if you get the chance--correcting him cheerfully at the exact moment that he's trying to do you harm. 'No, no, my friend. That isn't what we're here for. It isn't me who's harmed by that. It's you.' And show him, gently and without pointing fingers, that it's so. That bees don't behave like this--or any other animals with a sense of community. Don't do it sardonically or meanly, but affectionately--with no hatred in your heart. And not ex cathedra or to impress third parties, but speaking directly. Even if there are other people around." - Marcus Aurelius

Episodes mentioned:

#83: Using Humility and Gratitude to Cheat the Game of Life

#80: A Prayer to the Ancestors, for Future Generations

#77: Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations: The Ancient Solution to Your Identity Struggle

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