Meditations Journal Av Marcus Aurelius

<b>Drawing from the iconic Stoic text <i>Meditations</i> by Marcus Aurelius, <i>Meditations Journal </i>invites the millions of readers who have learned from him to deepen their understanding of his philosophy and reflect on how to better their lives.<br></b><br><i>“It’s silly to try to escape other people’s faults. They are inescapable. Just try to escape your own.”—Marcus Aurelius, Meditations</i><br> <br>Marcus 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. <br> <br>Pulling from the basic tenets of Stoicism, <i>Meditations Journal </i>presents thoughtful reminders, pr