“Only these two questions: Is what he’s doing now the right thing to be doing? Does he accept and welcome what he’s been assigned?”Marcus Aurelius
In our modern lives, we can apply Marcus Aurelius's words by asking ourselves if our current actions align with our values and if we are accepting of our responsibilities and roles. For example, a student can reflect on whether procrastinating aligns with their goal of academic success and accept that studying is their task at hand.
Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men,
Wisdom is about reflecting on our actions and ensuring they align with our values and goals, just like Marcus Aurelius suggests. By asking ourselves if what we are doing is right and accepting our assigned roles, we can cultivate a sense of purpose and clarity in our lives. This aligns with the Christian teaching in Colossians 3:23 to do all things as if working for the Lord, emphasizing the importance of aligning our actions with our faith.