Find The Root Cause
“The person who spends their time choosing one resort after another in a hunt for peace and quiet will, in every place they visit, find something to prevent them from relaxing.”
—Seneca
Letters From A Stoic
In our modern quest for serenity, we often mistake the scenery for the source. Seneca reminds us that peace isn't found in the perfect escape or the most tranquil resort; it's a state of mind.
If you're constantly hopping from place to place, searching for a haven of quietude, you might want to pause and reflect. Could it be that the restlessness resides within you? Just as a whirlwind carries debris wherever it goes, a troubled mind brings its own tumult to every situation it encounters.
Take a moment to consider your own search for calm. Is it an external journey or might it be an internal one?
Rather than booking the next retreat or chasing an elusive ideal of relaxation, try finding moments of peace in your everyday surroundings. It could be as simple as a mindful walk, a quiet morning routine, or a few deep breaths during a busy day.
Look inward and cultivate inner tranquility; you might find that it travels with you, turning every place into the resort where your mind can finally recline in ease.