The Heroism & Vulnerability of Marcus Aurelius

Marcus Aurelius has had a heavy influence on my life. He was a philosopher and a leader, but most importantly a conscious human being. In his Meditations, you can feel his pain, struggle and the vulnerability of the human condition. The latter is truly important, for one can idolize historical figures or role models almost to an inhuman level, and Marcus Aurelius shows it’s ok to fail, as it is more important to rise. Now, join me as I explore the heroism and vulnerability of Marcus Aurelius with other Walled Garden contributors and members.

– Juan Perez

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SIMON J. E. DREW

POET | MUSICIAN | PHILOSOPHER

Simon is an Australian poet, musician and philosopher now based in Orange County, California. He is widely known as a populariser of the Stoic school of philosophy, though toward the beginning of 2020, Simon was led to explore his artistic and mystical nature. What ensued is captured most beautifully in the co-founding of The Walled Garden Philosophical Society, and even more so within the works featured in The Sanctuary Grove.

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