Meditations Journal

<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> <p/>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. <p/>Pulling from the basic tenets of Stoicism <i>Meditations Journal </i>presents thoughtful reminders prompts and advice to help readers look inward find fulfillment in the present moment and build a meaningful future such as: <p/>- <i>Nothing that goes on in anyone else's mind can harm you. </i><br>- <i>It's time you realized that you have something in you more powerful and miraculous than the things that affect you.</i><br>- <i>Frightened of change? But what can exist without it?</i><br><i>- Our own worth is measured by what we devote our energy to.</i><br>- <i>Practice really hearing what people say.</i> <p/>Whether or not you've read <i>Meditations</i> <i>Meditations Journal </i>offers 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.