I was not aware of "The Meditations" before reading this and believe it is incredible that Marcus Aurelius had influenced philosophy with a book writing to himself, unlike most philosophical books that are mainly directed towards others.  I will definitely check out this piece, because i'm interested in philosophical thoughts and ideas and I would love to hear more about Aurelius' thoughts concerning morality, tranquility, and emotional detachment!

I agree and believe this should be saved for the future, because of the impact it has created for it's audience and the work of other philosophers throughout history.  It is a good read for future audiences to relate to the reading at a personal level.

Which philosopher do you think Aurelius' teachings most closely resemble today?