| Author/Contributor(s): | Pictoline; Espinosa, Maria |
| Publisher: | S&S/Simon Element |
| Date: | 8/24/2027 |
| Binding: | Hardcover |
| Condition: | NEW |
What if Marcus Aurelius came back…not as a Roman emperor, but as a talking cat?
When an adorably wise feline claiming to be the reincarnation of the legendary Stoic philosopher appears in the lives of two overwhelmed humans, he becomes their unlikely guide. Together, they navigate the everyday chaos of modern life (the dishes! the unread texts! the existential dread!) using the key principles of Stoic philosophy.
As it turns out, even with our modern technologies, we're still wrestling with many of the same problems that troubled people in Ancient Rome. Humans have always been anxious. They have always looked for purpose. They have always relied on, and suffered because of, other people.
Through timeless lessons drawn from Meditations, Catus Aurelius shows us how to:
-Stop wasting energy on things outside our control
-Respond thoughtfully instead of reacting emotionally
-Deal with difficult people without letting anger take over
-Find your path and stick to it
-Build self-discipline without perfectionism or burnout
Balancing surprising philosophical depth with humor, Meditations by Catus Aurelius proves that ancient philosophy—and one very opinionated cat—may be exactly what we need to navigate modern life.