{"product_id":"emerson-stoics-me-pb","title":"Emerson Stoics Me Pb","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“This is a beautiful book, full of ideas that could help restore America’s genius for freedom and promise.” —Thomas Moore, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eCare of the Soul\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA lifelong Emersonian scholar, teacher, and spiritual seeker reveals how American philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson’s twelve essential teachings hold the answer to living an authentic and fulfilling life, one that is in harmony with our souls.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRalph Waldo Emerson was a spiritual revolutionary whose profound vision of human potential came to define the American character. Known as America’s original Stoic, he offered a radical message of optimism, authenticity, and self-realization that is more necessary today than ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this timely, remarkable book, noted memoirist and teacher Mark Matousek reveals the depths of Emerson’s extraordinary wisdom, demonstrating how his timeless philosophy can help us navigate the challenges of contemporary life. Using personal stories, psychological research, and life lessons from Emerson and his contemporaries—including Thoreau and Whitman—he offers practical lessons in the art of living.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eON ORIGINALITY—Character is everything\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eON PERSPECTIVE—You are how you see\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eON NONCONFORMITY—Build your own world\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eON RESILIENCE—Without confidence, the universe is against you\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eON VITALITY—A stream of power runs through you\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd more\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmerson’s far-reaching vision of excellence and spiritual flourishing is the medicine we need to heal ourselves. “Trust yourself,” he teaches. “Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen.” This philosophy of hope, known as transcendentalism, is the vein of gold in the American psyche. Lessons from an American Stoic helps us to reclaim our national treasure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57302830449022,"sku":"NW9780063059702","price":11.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9780063059702.jpg?v=1778546645","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/products\/emerson-stoics-me-pb","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}