The Meditations: An Emperor's Guide to Mastery
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| Rating | : | 4.59 (575 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B073T331XJ |
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| Number of Pages | : | 151 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-11-29 |
| Language | : | English |
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From the Back CoverAn excerpt from The MeditationsIf you are upset by something outside you, it is not the thing itself that upsets you, but your opinion of it. And it is in your power to wipe away that opinion immediately. If your own thoughts are causing you pain, who is keeping you from changing them? Is there an obstacle blocking your way? Make it part of your plan and turn it to your advantage. What if it kills you? Then you'll leave this world
A companion volume, The Manual: A Philosopher's Guide to Life, is also available from Ancient Renewal.The Kindle e-book is FREE with purchase of the paperback, through Matchbook. . How to think clearly, act purposefully, overcome any obstacle, and find peace & happiness along the way. Marcus Aurelius (121-180 CE) was one of the few true philosopher-kings in history.His father died when Marcus was three. That's why his philosophy is so relevant to us today, in the modern world. How did he fare as emperor? During his twenty years of service, Marcus earned the love of the people and the loyalty of the senate. At forty, he became a reluctant emperor of the Roman Empire. Marcus was conflicted because the demands of being emperor--on top of the temptations of wealth and power--seemed incompatible with his true ambition: to be a humble student of philosophy. Over time, though, he worked out a practical philosophy that kept him grounded amidst the stresses and excesses of palace life. They were not intended for publication, but to remind Marcus himself of his principles and priorities. As a result, they are intimate, direct, and ex