My feelings on this are so contradictory that I can’t put them into a concise answer. On the one hand, there is my attitude that governs my perceptions to such a large extent. If I can just change my attitude, what I view as harmful often changes, too.
But, there are some things that are so heinous they defy that simple solution. Let’s try telling 6 million Jews gassed during the Holocaust that they weren’t harmed, or a small tribe in the Amazon who’s hunting grounds have been deforested by clear-cutting.
I wonder if Marcus Aurelius was talking about matters on a person-to-person level? Even then, I can think of wrongs that cannot be taken away by a simple change of attitude. Rape is one.
Yet, I myself learn each and every day that there is much I can do within myself to improve my situation. When I am feeling blue, a simple act of washing the dishes and cleaning the kitchen cabinet can brighten my day.
This idea that Marcus Aurelius has brought forth befuddles me.