{"product_id":"9780593579978","title":"Meditations Journal: With inspiring, thought-provoking quotes from Marcus Aurelius Meditations","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eAurelius, Marcus\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClarkson Potter\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\/6\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003ePaperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\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\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\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. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\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:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.","brand":"Clarkson Potter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43363546267903,"sku":"9780593579978","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/0886\/2873\/files\/9780593579978_s600x595.jpg?v=1775586851","url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/de\/products\/9780593579978","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}