Seneca calls attention to a common human predicament: we oscillate between the dread of our inevitable demise and the various difficulties that life throws at us. It's like we're caught in an unhappy limbo, isn't it?

We're often so preoccupied with our anxiety about the end that we can't savor the journey. And when the obstacles of everyday living bombard us, it's like we're living just to get by, not to truly experience life in its fullness.

Pause for a moment and ask yourself: Are you truly living, or are you simply existing between worries and challenges?

Now think about what it means to live with intention. Imagine facing each day with the resolve to find joy and purpose, regardless of the tough bits. Seneca dares us to break free from this cycle of wretchedness. Your fears, your struggles—they're all part of the rich tapestry of being alive. The trick is not to allow them to paralyze you.

So, how can you embrace life more fully today? Is there something small that brings you happiness, something you've been neglecting?

Maybe it’s time to focus on what you love, to really live, because in doing so, you’ll not only enrich your days but you’ll lessen the weight of those fears, too.