{"product_id":"meditations-journal-marcus-aurelius-9780593579978","title":"Meditations Journal: With Inspiring, Thought-Provoking Quotes from Marcus Aurelius Meditations","description":"\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 \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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Marcus Aurelius\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0593579976\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780593579978\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Clarkson Potter Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/06\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.20h x 5.50w x 0.60d","brand":"Marcus Aurelius","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44070777291007,"sku":"9780593579978","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_2cf0bcba-b2dc-4f22-b089-656360f500e8.jpg?v=1685432275","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/meditations-journal-marcus-aurelius-9780593579978","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}