We all experience ups and downs, and how we handle these moments shapes the course of our lives. Have you ever felt blindsided by a sudden challenge? Perhaps a job loss after a moment of career success, or an unexpected health issue after a period of vitality? This is the nature of Fortune, equally generous and threatening.

Seneca encourages us to stay grounded and not be blindly trusting of temporary calmness.

This doesn't mean fearing success or joy, but rather, staying prepared for times of hardship. We can do this by building a foundation of resilience, always remembering that the sea of fortune, no matter how tranquil it may appear on the surface, can be moved to its depths at any moment.