Epicurus Open Journal: A Journal for Your Thoughts with Thought-Provoking Quotations from the Ancient Greek Philosopher Epicurus

Looking for space to think? To “know yourself”—as the ancient Greeks advised? To record your thoughts? Something with inspiration rather than blank pages alone?\nThe Epicurus Open Journal presents 110 quotations from Epicurus for reflection and growth. Use the points to contemplate your own life, figure out what you truly desire and want to do, and practice living well—moving every day a little closer toward excellence in your thoughts and emotions, and in what you say and do.\nBut why Epicurus? For well over half a millennium, the teachings of Epicurus and Epicureanism furnished the guiding light for a great number of human souls. His was a new way of looking at things that could explain reality, calm fears, and provide tranquility. As the Roman Torquatus later testified, “Epicurus has guided all sane-minded people into the path of calm and tranquility—a quiet and happy life.” He continues to enlighten people today, inspiring many to practice a better way of life.\nAside from the 110 quotations on an equal number of lined pages for writing, with an additional 20 pages without points, there is a brief introduction to Epicurus and his philosophy, as well as Epicurus’ Letter to Menoeceus, and a Plan of Life Following Epicurus.\nIt’s a good idea to spend quality time with Epicurus as you consider your own life, getting to know yourself and determining how you might flourish as a human being. But don’t stop with contemplation alone. Get out and put your thoughts into action. It is the doing, the acting, that counts!