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Practicing Stoicism: A Daily Journal with Meditation Practices, Self-Reflections and Ancient Wisdom from Marcus Aurelius
Marcus Aurelius, famous Stoic and Roman emperor, made a point of sitting down every day to journal his thoughts and reflections on life.
These thoughts have survived in the form of his ‘Meditations,’ inspirational notes on his Stoic approach. He found journaling to be invaluable when it came to coping with ruling an Empire.
Today, many people are turning to this ancient philosophy to help them deal with the stresses and strains of modern living. With life becoming ever more frenetic and fast paced, it can be difficult to find inner peace and equilibrium.
This is where Stoicism can help.
It is a philosophy that encourages adherents to focus on what they can control and not worry about what they cannot. In turning your attention to your inner state and observing your emotions and reactions, you can develop greater emotional harmony and the ability to cope with everything life throws at you.
Created by Jason Hemlock, author of Stoicism: How to Use Stoic Philosophy to Find Inner Peace and Happiness, this journal has been designed to make it easier for you to bring Stoicism into your daily life. It can be difficult to remember to be Stoic when times get tough. This journal will help you be more Stoic and support you on your Stoic journey.
Over the course of 60 days, you’ll discover:
- Inspirational quotes by Marcus Aurelius to start your day
- Morning journaling prompts to support you in developing a Stoic attitude
- Daily exercises to bring Stoic practices to life
- Evening journaling prompts to track the difference Stoicism is making to your life
Developing new habits take time and it can be easy to get discouraged if you think you’re not making any progress. Journaling helps you see the improvements you’ve made, giving you the encouragement you need to keep going.
With 60 days’ worth of journaling, this journal is an essential part of the process of becoming truly Stoic.
These thoughts have survived in the form of his ‘Meditations,’ inspirational notes on his Stoic approach. He found journaling to be invaluable when it came to coping with ruling an Empire.
Today, many people are turning to this ancient philosophy to help them deal with the stresses and strains of modern living. With life becoming ever more frenetic and fast paced, it can be difficult to find inner peace and equilibrium.
This is where Stoicism can help.
It is a philosophy that encourages adherents to focus on what they can control and not worry about what they cannot. In turning your attention to your inner state and observing your emotions and reactions, you can develop greater emotional harmony and the ability to cope with everything life throws at you.
Created by Jason Hemlock, author of Stoicism: How to Use Stoic Philosophy to Find Inner Peace and Happiness, this journal has been designed to make it easier for you to bring Stoicism into your daily life. It can be difficult to remember to be Stoic when times get tough. This journal will help you be more Stoic and support you on your Stoic journey.
Over the course of 60 days, you’ll discover:
- Inspirational quotes by Marcus Aurelius to start your day
- Morning journaling prompts to support you in developing a Stoic attitude
- Daily exercises to bring Stoic practices to life
- Evening journaling prompts to track the difference Stoicism is making to your life
Developing new habits take time and it can be easy to get discouraged if you think you’re not making any progress. Journaling helps you see the improvements you’ve made, giving you the encouragement you need to keep going.
With 60 days’ worth of journaling, this journal is an essential part of the process of becoming truly Stoic.
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273 pages, Paperback
Published March 25, 2021
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April 10, 2021
There were more than one thing that stood out for me as a very practical approach to self-improvement. The day-to-day setup (for 60 days) for reading and exercises; the journal prompts to assist the reader to analyze and improve their behavior; and the insightful quotes and questions to inspire and motivate them. In all, a very motivational and action-oriented book that keeps the reader interested in the next day’s entry.
April 10, 2021
This is a very nice journal to record daily plans and thought each morning with a follow-up each evening to record how well you met your plans and kept to your word of the day. I really liked that each day has a different practical exercise that can be anything from a meditation to a writing or drawing task. Each day also has a quote to think about when focusing on the plans for the day. Very nice.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 10, 2021
This journal is incredibly organized and inspiring. Every day is prepared so that all you have to do is show up, open your heart and reflect upon what you really want. The quotes that arrive with each day are fantastic. There are moments when you may want to change man to human in order for the words to really resonate, but they are incredibly powerful and insightful.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 9, 2021
I'm really enjoying it. I had misunderstood Stoicism before and now feel it is very helpful for busy people who would benefit from more conscious choices and reflection. The daily practice is simple yet insightful, even choosing the daily word seems to help drive me forward. I do recommend this book.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 9, 2021
Excellent hand-on and step by step guide where the author takes the reader through the basic principles of stoicism, and helps him apply them on a day to day basis. A full 60 days of applications, the time to form and reinforce new habits.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 9, 2021
This book could come in handy for those who are interested in Stoicism and practice meditation on a daily basis.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 25, 2021
A Big Time Investment, But May Be Worth It
In this book, the author provides a robust 60-day regimen to get you thinking and acting more along stoic principles. Each day has a morning and evening journal section. The mornings one is quite simple, starting with a quote from renowned stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelius, a line for you to choose a word for the day, several lines to list five things you plan to do that day, and a daily exercise you can typically choose to do at any point during the day (though some are more time-specific). The evening journal includes a line to state what you are grateful for today and multi-lined spaces for you to ponder if you lived in alignment with your best self (an uncomfortable pairing of a modern buzz phrase with ancient stoicism), if you were kind or resisted temptation, the biggest lesson learned today, and what you could do better tomorrow. At the beginning of the book, the author states this journal would make more sense and be more useful if you had read his other book on stoicism. I had not read that previous book, but the structure of and what he has you do in this book makes sense to me without it. If you truly followed this book, it would take a fair amount of time to fill in the evening Journal each day. Not to say that self-reflection is unimportant, but I would have a hard time taking that much time every day. Three days of the week I work 12+-hour shifts and cannot imagine coming home and doing any more than having a quick bite to eat and going to bed, let alone reflecting as deeply as the author suggests. However, the book has excellent quotes to think about, exercises help you put stoicism into action, and many things to reflect upon. If that sounds interesting to you, you may very well find this book useful in your stoic journey.
I received a free copy of this journal, but that did not affect my review.
My book blog: https://www.readingfanaticreviews.com
In this book, the author provides a robust 60-day regimen to get you thinking and acting more along stoic principles. Each day has a morning and evening journal section. The mornings one is quite simple, starting with a quote from renowned stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelius, a line for you to choose a word for the day, several lines to list five things you plan to do that day, and a daily exercise you can typically choose to do at any point during the day (though some are more time-specific). The evening journal includes a line to state what you are grateful for today and multi-lined spaces for you to ponder if you lived in alignment with your best self (an uncomfortable pairing of a modern buzz phrase with ancient stoicism), if you were kind or resisted temptation, the biggest lesson learned today, and what you could do better tomorrow. At the beginning of the book, the author states this journal would make more sense and be more useful if you had read his other book on stoicism. I had not read that previous book, but the structure of and what he has you do in this book makes sense to me without it. If you truly followed this book, it would take a fair amount of time to fill in the evening Journal each day. Not to say that self-reflection is unimportant, but I would have a hard time taking that much time every day. Three days of the week I work 12+-hour shifts and cannot imagine coming home and doing any more than having a quick bite to eat and going to bed, let alone reflecting as deeply as the author suggests. However, the book has excellent quotes to think about, exercises help you put stoicism into action, and many things to reflect upon. If that sounds interesting to you, you may very well find this book useful in your stoic journey.
I received a free copy of this journal, but that did not affect my review.
My book blog: https://www.readingfanaticreviews.com
April 12, 2021
Happiness is not elusive! Happiness is attainable. Happiness is desired and coveted by every man. Eminent author ,
par excellence, Jason Hemlock in his thought provoking, profound and science backed book "Practicing Stoicism: A Daily Journal with Meditation Practices, Self-Reflections and Ancient Wisdom from Marcus Aurelius" outlines a 60 day practical course of actions that if adhered to will produce the desired outcome "Happiness".
Drawing upon the wisdom of renowned ancient philosophers, Stoicism updates this powerful philosophy for the modern world. The Stoics practiced mindfulness centuries before its modern popularity; now there is the latent potential to boldly face any challenge, now you can use your journal ( reflective practice) to learn areas in which improvement is needed and more so in the context of personal development.
Most self-help books would suggest that human beings can confront the daily challenges of life with determination and positive thinking. But taking inspiration from ancient Greek and Roman philosophers like the Stoics and 19th Century German thinker Arthur Schopenhauer, as well as modern scientific research, Stoics believe that such a suggestion will lead to disappointment and frustration.
Jason Hemlock was able to draw and weave together such a tapestry of many disciplines to support Stoicism viz. Psychology, Philosophy, spirituality and concepts that have withstood the test of time from even before the Romans encapsulated Stoicism.
Stoicism is unfortunately not a buzz word today, but it is relevant and timely, more so as the world grapples with global disasters and face of misfortune or adversity, Stoics advise that you use this as a learning experience. Mishaps are opportunities as they are challenges to be overcome. Misfortunes are character-building and only serve to make us stronger in the long run.
‘Everything in moderation – Enjoy the simple pleasures of life.’
par excellence, Jason Hemlock in his thought provoking, profound and science backed book "Practicing Stoicism: A Daily Journal with Meditation Practices, Self-Reflections and Ancient Wisdom from Marcus Aurelius" outlines a 60 day practical course of actions that if adhered to will produce the desired outcome "Happiness".
Drawing upon the wisdom of renowned ancient philosophers, Stoicism updates this powerful philosophy for the modern world. The Stoics practiced mindfulness centuries before its modern popularity; now there is the latent potential to boldly face any challenge, now you can use your journal ( reflective practice) to learn areas in which improvement is needed and more so in the context of personal development.
Most self-help books would suggest that human beings can confront the daily challenges of life with determination and positive thinking. But taking inspiration from ancient Greek and Roman philosophers like the Stoics and 19th Century German thinker Arthur Schopenhauer, as well as modern scientific research, Stoics believe that such a suggestion will lead to disappointment and frustration.
Jason Hemlock was able to draw and weave together such a tapestry of many disciplines to support Stoicism viz. Psychology, Philosophy, spirituality and concepts that have withstood the test of time from even before the Romans encapsulated Stoicism.
Stoicism is unfortunately not a buzz word today, but it is relevant and timely, more so as the world grapples with global disasters and face of misfortune or adversity, Stoics advise that you use this as a learning experience. Mishaps are opportunities as they are challenges to be overcome. Misfortunes are character-building and only serve to make us stronger in the long run.
‘Everything in moderation – Enjoy the simple pleasures of life.’
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April 12, 2021
A quick browse of this book might leave you thinking it was repetitive. In one respect, it is because it's all about building habits and making progress as part of a journey towards stoicism (or neo-stoicism), a valuable tool for our life journey. However, each of the sixty days in this journal is based on a new meditation from the emperor-philosopher Marcus Aurelius. Being somewhat familiar with the works of Marcus Aurelius, I'm excited by the idea of not only pondering his meditations on an ethical life but also incorporating them into my own path. The book represents a guide and targeted style of journaling that many will find appealing. This book is well worth a look.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 31, 2021
A really great journal that allows you to start exactly where you are. Set in 60-day increments, this simple and easy to use journal allows you to get focused on your day with simple prompts, quotes and exercises to start and end your day mindful of what you are, what you want to accomplish and what you think you could improve on. I love it, highly recommended!!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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