{"product_id":"meditations-journal-with-inspiring-thought-provoking-quotes-from-marcus-aurelius-meditations-paperback","title":"Meditations Journal: With Inspiring, Thought-Provoking Quotes from Marcus Aurelius Meditations - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMarcus Aurelius\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDrawing from the iconic Stoic text \u003ci\u003eMeditations\u003c\/i\u003e by Marcus Aurelius, \u003ci\u003eMeditations Journal \u003c\/i\u003einvites the millions of readers who have learned from him to deepen their understanding of his philosophy and reflect on how to better their lives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"It's silly to try to escape other people's faults. They are inescapable. Just try to escape your own.\"--Marcus Aurelius, Meditations\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMarcus Aurelius wrote this in his journal almost 2000 years ago--and he might have written it this morning. He was Emperor of Rome in A.D. 161, a statesman, a philosopher, and a constant, thoughtful journaler. He was also one of the first adopters of Stoicism, the original self-help philosophy that believes happiness can be achieved by leading a virtuous and ethical life, which has stayed relevant for 2000 years. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePulling from the basic tenets of Stoicism, \u003ci\u003eMeditations Journal \u003c\/i\u003epresents thoughtful reminders, prompts, and advice to help readers look inward, find fulfillment in the present moment, and build a meaningful future, such as: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- \u003ci\u003eNothing that goes on in anyone else's mind can harm you. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ci\u003eIt's time you realized that you have something in you more powerful and miraculous than the things that affect you.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ci\u003eFrightened of change? But what can exist without it?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e- Our own worth is measured by what we devote our energy to.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ci\u003ePractice really hearing what people say.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether or not you've read \u003ci\u003eMeditations\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMeditations Journal \u003c\/i\u003eoffers pithy, inspiring comments drawn from the core text that give readers simple but profound ways to take control of their lives, identify obstructions, and above all, live a good life.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGregory Hays\u003c\/b\u003e is associate professor of classics at the University of Virginia. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarcus Aelius Aurelius Antoninus\u003c\/b\u003e (121-180 CE) was adopted by the emperor Antoninus Pius and succeeded him in 161, (as joint emperor with adoptive brother Lucius Verus). The last of the so-called Five Good Emperors, he ruled alone from 169. Presiding over a changing Rome, he spent much of his reign in putting down various rebellions. Today, he is best-know for his Meditations, a series of reflections, strongly influenced by Epictetus, which cemented his place as one of the greatest Stoic Philosophers. He died in 180 and was succeed by his natural son, thus ending the period of the adoptive emperors.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.2 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 06, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51764976156960,"sku":"9780593579978","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/80377986a6f23fd1dcb64964080a5d59.webp?v=1780259225","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/meditations-journal-with-inspiring-thought-provoking-quotes-from-marcus-aurelius-meditations-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}