Category: Living in the Present

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Living in the PresentNew

'While We Wait for Life, Life Passes' — Seneca on Releasing 'Someday' and Beginning to Live Now

Seneca warned that while we wait for life, life passes. Learn the Stoic practice of noticing the 'someday' habit and beginning, today, the life you keep postponing.

Stoic Quotes Editorial Team

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Living in the Present

'Expectation of Tomorrow Is Life's Greatest Obstacle' — Seneca on Carving Purpose Into This Morning

The 'tomorrow' you feared yesterday becomes manageable the moment it arrives. Discover how Seneca's wisdom and Marcus Aurelius' practice can fill each morning with purpose.

Stoic Quotes Editorial Team