{"product_id":"the-art-of-living-the-classic-manual-on-virtue-happiness-and-effectiveness-9780062513229","title":"The Art of Living: The Classic Manual on Virtue  Happiness  and Effectiveness","description":"\u003cp\u003eA modern translation of the stoicism classica beginner-friendly companion for a living a more present  intentional  and virtuous lifeone full of gratitude for who we are and who we have yet to become Epictetus sounds like the Buddha  and Sharon Lebells voice makes him sound like the delightful man next door.  Sylvia Boorstein  author of Its Easier Than You Think Celebrating 30 years of timeless wisdom  this modern translation of the beloved philosophical text is now in its special anniversary edition. A beloved teacher of Stoic Philosophy  Epictetus dedicated his life to outlining the simple paths to happiness  fulfillment  and tranquility  and his profound advice comes to life in this brief  yet deeply impactful  book. For three decades  Sharon Lebells remarkable translation of Epictetus has brought enduring Stoic wisdom to modern readers. See anew how Epictetus described that though everyday life is fraught with difficulty  a life of virtue is within reach. By following ninety-three witty  wise  and razor-sharp instructions  generations have learned to tackle lifes inevitable loss with grace and morality. This enduring guide provides practical wisdom on how:  The root of suffering is not lifes challenges  but our reaction to them Virtue ethics definition and exampleshow to view others with grace  empathy  and understanding like we do ourselves The ways selfishness impairs connectivity Inner peace meditation techniques to free ourselves from anxiety and stress Leading with kindness and forgiving ourselves and others to emerge stronger  Epictetus was born into slavery about 55 CE in the eastern outreaches of the Roman Empire  and despite all he endured  has become one of the most influential writers on attaining inner peace and joy. He brilliantly shows us the possibility of leading with both logic and emotion to emerge stronger and more self-aware though all of the waves life crashes on us. Timeless  practical  and entirely unforgettable  this is a book you will reach for  and recommend  again and again. The perfect gift for anyone seeking a different path forwardone sure to be filled with more compassion  self-love  and appreciation for all the things that make us human.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45279821299765,"sku":"ByrdShop_0062513222","price":35.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780062513229.jpg?v=1780612079","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-art-of-living-the-classic-manual-on-virtue-happiness-and-effectiveness-9780062513229","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}