Morning reflections
A short passage from the Meditations each morning, translated plainly and paired with one question to carry through the day.
A stoic AI mentor
The wisdom of Marcus Aurelius, in your pocket.
Aurelius is a daily companion for clear thinking — stoic reflections each morning, a mentor to reason with, and quiet training in resilience.
Grounded in the Meditations, Seneca, and Epictetus
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A quiet room for hard thoughts
Two passages a day to sit with, and a mentor ready when one of them lands.
“You have power over your mind — not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.”
A practice, not another feed
Three quiet tools, built around the stoic disciplines of perception, action, and will.
A mentor to reason with
Bring a real dilemma — a hard conversation, a setback, a fear — and think it through with an AI trained in the stoic method.
Resilience training
Evening reviews and classic exercises like negative visualization, built into gentle streaks that reward consistency, not compulsion.
What is stoicism?
Stoicism is a practical philosophy founded in Athens around 300 BC and refined by Roman thinkers — Seneca, Epictetus, and the emperor Marcus Aurelius. Its core idea is simple: we cannot control events, only our judgments and responses to them. From that single distinction flows a durable calm.
Modern readers turn to stoicism for the same reasons the ancients did — to handle setbacks without despair, success without arrogance, and uncertainty without anxiety. Its exercises — morning reflection, negative visualization, evening review — are the ancestors of much of today's cognitive psychology.
Aurelius turns these exercises into a daily practice: brief, personal, and grounded in the original texts rather than motivational paraphrase. Want the deeper story? Read the full guide: What is stoicism?
Frequently asked questions
What is Aurelius?
Aurelius is a stoic AI companion inspired by Marcus Aurelius. It delivers daily stoic reflections, lets you reason through real problems with an AI mentor grounded in stoic philosophy, and guides classic resilience exercises.
What is a stoic AI mentor?
A stoic AI mentor is an AI you can reason with that responds using the stoic method: separating what you control from what you don't, questioning first impressions, and pointing you back to your own judgment. It coaches your thinking rather than telling you what to feel.
How much does Aurelius cost?
Aurelius is free to download on iOS and Android, and you can read the daily passages without paying anything. An optional membership unlocks unlimited conversations with the mentor; current pricing is shown in the app before you subscribe.
Does the AI actually quote Marcus Aurelius?
Reflections draw directly from the Meditations and other primary stoic texts by Seneca and Epictetus, with plain-language translations — not motivational paraphrase.
Who was Marcus Aurelius?
Marcus Aurelius (121–180 AD) was Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher, the last of the “Five Good Emperors.” His private journal, the Meditations, is one of the most influential works of practical philosophy ever written. Read his full story.
Is stoicism a religion?
No — stoicism is a practical philosophy, not a religion. It involves no worship or creed, and people of any faith or none practice it as a discipline for judging clearly and acting well.
How do I practice stoicism daily?
Daily stoic practice takes about ten minutes: a short morning reflection, quick checks during the day on what is and isn't in your control, and a brief evening review. Aurelius guides this exact loop. See the five classic exercises.
Is this therapy?
No. Aurelius is a philosophical practice tool, not a substitute for professional mental-health care. Stoic exercises complement, but never replace, therapy.
Where can I download Aurelius?
Aurelius is available now on the Apple App Store and Google Play. It is free to download, and you can start reading today’s passage without creating an account.
What devices does Aurelius run on?
Aurelius runs on iPhone (iOS 16.4 or later) and on Android phones. A web version may follow later.
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