Tag Archives: Marcus Aurelius

Marcus Aurelius (121 AD – 180 AD)

Posted on May 23, 2023 by Art for Housewives

In the center of Piazza del Campidoglio in Rome, there’s a statue of Marcus Aurelius who was once Emperor of Rome. But today he is remembered, in large part, for his journal known as “Meditations” (170-180 AD). These “meditations” were … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Lifestyle, Rome/Italy | Tagged Campidoglio, diaries, flexibility, Marcus Aurelius, meditation, obstacles, Stoics | 2 Comments

The Horse on the Hill

Posted on May 9, 2020 by Art for Housewives

Capitoline Hill, aka Campidoglio, is one of Rome’s seven hills. The pagan temples that once adorned it have been replaced with the Capitoline museums and the seat of Rome’s city government. In the middle of Piazza del Campidoglio designed by … Continue reading →

Posted in Art Narratives, Roman Diary | Tagged Campidoglio, hypomnemata, Marcus Aurelius, Roman salute, Stoics | 5 Comments

Diary Writing and other Spiritual Practices

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Art for Housewives

The other morning, as I was going down the porch stairs loaded with plates, my neighbor called out: προσοχή! (attention). To make sure I didn’t fall and break something, I needed to pay attention. So I concentrated and carefully climbed … Continue reading →