On The Shortness Of Life

Seneca thoughts on the shortness of life are what many who live in our modern world need to read. We not to just slow down but reevaluate the life we are creating.

The moral essay touches on the nature of time and how people waste their lives in meaningless pursuits. Seneca argues that time is best spent living in the moment and pursuing the intentional, purposeful life.

The Stoic writings of the philosopher Seneca, who lived from c. 5 BC to AD 65, offer powerful insights into the art of living, the importance of reason and morality, and continue to provide profound guidance to many through their eloquence, lucidity and timeless wisdom.