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

About this episode

The episode explores the identity struggles faced by individuals in the Asian diaspora, drawing insights from Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations.

Send us Fan Mail “The essence of greatness is the perception that virtue is enough.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson You ever feel like you’re stuck between worlds? Too Asian for America, but too American for your Asian family? Like your face tells one story, but your heart is somewhere else entirely? I know that feeling. If you’re part of the Asian diaspora — whether you grew up in NYC, Sydney, London, or somewhere in the Midwest — you’ve probably felt it too. Not quite at home in your skin. Not quit...

People in this episode

Host: MAIM TIME

Topics covered

• identity struggle
• Asian diaspora
• cultural conflict
• self-identity
• philosophy

Keywords

• identity
• Asian diaspora
• Marcus Aurelius
• Meditations
• cultural identity
• self-improvement
• philosophy

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Books & works: Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations

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