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In one of the world's most famous and influential books, Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius describes the Stoic precepts he used to cope with his life as a warrior and ruler of an empire. Beautiful hardcover edition of a specially modernized version of the classic George Long translation.
The Meditations of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus: The Complete 12 Books. A New Rendering Based on the Foulis Translation of 1742 by George W. Chrystal. Meditations, literally "things to one's self", is a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 AD, recording his private notes to himself and ideas on Stoic philosophy. Marcus Aurelius wrote the 12 books of the Meditations in Koine Greek as a source for his own guidance and self-improvement. It is possible that large portions of the work were written at Sirmium, where he spent much time planning military campaigns from 170 to 180. Some of it was written while he was positioned at Aquincum on campaign in Pannonia, because internal notes tell us that the first book was written when he was campaigning against the Quadi on the river Granova and the second book was written at Carnuntum.
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In the tradition of The Art of Living and Marcus Aurelius' Meditations--a practical book of timeless advice from one of the most powerful individuals in history--available for the first time in a highly accessible translation, including several unique features for contemporary readers and users of daily wisdom guides. Essayist Matthew Arnold described the man who wrote these words as "the most beautiful figure in history." Possibly so, but he was certainly more than that. Marcus Aurelius ruled the Roman Empire at its height, yet he remained untainted by the incalculable wealth and absolute power that had corrupted many of his predecessors. Marcus knew the secret of how to live the good life amid trying and often catastrophic circumstances, of how to find happiness and peace when surrounded by misery and turmoil, and of how to choose the harder right over the easier wrong without apparent regard for self-interest. The historian Michael Grant praises Marcus's book as "the best ever written by a major ruler," and Josiah Bunting, superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute, calls it "the essential book on character, leadership, duty." Never intended for publication, the Meditations contains the practical and inspiring wisdom by which this remarkable emperor lived the life not of a saintly recluse, but of a general, administrator, legislator, spouse, parent, and judge besieged on all sides. The Emperor's Handbook offers a vivid and fresh translation of this important piece of ancient literature. It brings Marcus's words to life and shows his wisdom to be as relevant today as it was in the second century. This book belongs on the desk and in the briefcase of every business executive, political leader, and military officer. It speaks to the soul of anyone who has ever exercised authority or faced adversity or believed in a better day.
Meditations is a work of philosophical nonfiction written by Marcus Aurelius between 161 and 180 AD. A collection of Aurelius's private notes and musings on stoicism, it is unlikely that Aurelius ever intended it to be published. Later historians titled the collection Meditations because it best reflects the subject matter. A Roman emperor, Aurelius wrote the reflections during his reign. He is regarded as one of the most important Roman emperors, remembered for his sense of honor, his humility, and his seemingly unwavering passion for justice.Meditations consists of twelve books, each focusing on a different period in Aurelius's life. The books are not in chronological order, and they vary in length. It is likely that Aurelius wrote the content while he traveled on various military campaigns across Europe to preserve his Roman Empire. As such, the musings are short and succinct. Historians believe that Aurelius often referred to his own writing whenever he needed philosophical comfort.Aurelius begins by thanking everyone who has shaped his character. He gives thanks to his father for his modesty and to his grandfather for his morals. He thanks his mother for teaching him abstinence, piety, and humility. Thanks to her, he enjoys a simple life without obsessing over riches and titles. He says thanks to his great-grandfather for providing him with a good education.According to Aurelius, there is a need for cooperation and understanding. We spend too much time worrying about unimportant quarrels when we should be thanking the gods for giving us life in the first place. Aurelius reminds us that the gods only give us so much time, and it is up to us to use it wisely. Fighting is unproductive and goes against nature. Aurelius laments that we will never live long enough to truly understand ourselves. No amount of time on earth is enough to comprehend everything. We should not waste a single minute in our quest to better ourselves. We should live in the moment and be thankful for what we have. Every action has a purpose.Aurelius continues this theme, worrying that we spend too much time chasing happiness and fulfillment when it is all inside us. Riches, new houses, and luxury goods cannot satisfy us. We do not need sanctuaries or spiritual retreats, either. We must only look inside ourselves for peace and enlightenment. Aurelius examines the idea that it doesn't matter what anyone around us thinks. It only matters what we think of ourselves. What is most important is that we find satisfaction in ordinary life. There is nothing wrong with working hard, enjoying quiet family life, and possessing few luxuries. Aurelius connects humility with divine obedience.Aurelius looks closely at the nature of evil, wondering what it means to be "bad." Evil is short-lived, like all things. There is nothing unfamiliar about it, either. Just as history repeats itself, similar scenarios play out in homes behind closed doors all around us. We all know stories of, for example, violent spouses. Aurelius says we shouldn't worry about evil. If someone shows us cruelty, we should not let it ruin our day, our week, or longer. Life is too short to let someone else's toxic behavior destroy us. If we focus on ourselves, and if we choose to act with compassion and humility, then we are doing all we can.Focusing on justice, Aurelius despises unfairness of any kind. He believes that the gods designed us to help each other. If we treat another person unkindly, we are going against divine will. The only person we harm, then, is ourselves, because we are answerable to a higher power for our behavior.Considering our role in the universe, Aurelius believes in fate. He thinks that the gods plan out our lives and all we do is live out the script. We are all part of something much larger than ourselves, which is both comforting and humbling.
From the team that brought you The Obstacle Is the Way and Ego Is the Enemy, a daily devotional of Stoic meditations—an instant Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestseller. Why have history's greatest minds—from George Washington to Frederick the Great to Ralph Waldo Emerson, along with today's top performers from Super Bowl-winning football coaches to CEOs and celebrities—embraced the wisdom of the ancient Stoics? Because they realize that the most valuable wisdom is timeless and that philosophy is for living a better life, not a classroom exercise. The Daily Stoic offers 366 days of Stoic insights and exercises, featuring all-new translations from the Emperor Marcus Aurelius, the playwright Seneca, or slave-turned-philosopher Epictetus, as well as lesser-known luminaries like Zeno, Cleanthes, and Musonius Rufus. Every day of the year you'll find one of their pithy, powerful quotations, as well as historical anecdotes, provocative commentary, and a helpful glossary of Greek terms. By following these teachings over the course of a year (and, indeed, for years to come) you'll find the serenity, self-knowledge, and resilience you need to live well.
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Like a yoga class you can hold in your hand, a beautiful, full-color guide to letting sh*t go Our world is filled with annoyances, and sometimes you need a little dose of humor to cope with the news cycle, your irritating co-worker, or that telemarketer who won’t stop calling. This refreshingly honest self-help book will guide you through a meditation to “breathe in strength, and breathe out bullsh*t.” An excellent gift for yourself or others, F*ck That is the very embodiment of modern-day self-care. May it help you find peace with the challenges that surround you…because they are f*cking everywhere. Based on the viral video that had everyone from yogis to workaholics raving, F*ck That is the completely truthful and oddly tranquil guide to relieving stress and achieving inner peace.
In 2003, Tibetan lama Phakyab Rinpoche was admitted to the emergency clinic of the Program for Survivors of Torture at Manhattan’s Bellevue Hospital. After a dramatic escape from imprisonment in China, at the hands of authorities bent on uprooting Tibet’s traditional religion and culture, his ordeal had left him with life-threatening injuries, including gangrene of the right ankle. American doctors gave Rinpoche a shocking choice: accept leg amputation or risk a slow, painful death. An inner voice, however, prompted him to try an unconventional cure: meditation. He began an intensive spiritual routine that included thousands of hours of meditation over three years in a small Brooklyn studio. Against all scientific logic, his injuries gradually healed. In this vivid, passionate account, Sofia Stril-Rever relates the extraordinary experiences of Phakyab Rinpoche, who reveals the secret of the great healing powers that lie dormant within each of us.