We often cling to our possessions and achievements with a firm grip, as if they inherently belong to us.

But Seneca’s words remind us of a sobering truth: much of what we "own" is really on loan from fortune. Our job, financial status, even our relationships, while they may seem under our control, are often subject to whims outside our power.

Have you ever considered how much of what you value is truly yours? Could you let go if these borrowed aspects of your life were to shift with fortune's tide?

This isn't to say we should live life feeling insecure or detached from everything we cherish. Rather, it's an invitation to focus on what we can control: our actions, our virtues, and our responses to whatever life throws at us.

When you start your day, reflect on the things that you are grateful for but don't assume their permanence. By recognizing the fleeting nature of external blessings, you might find yourself less shaken by their loss and more appreciative of them while they're present.

Isn't it liberating to think that your happiness doesn't depend on what you have, but on how you live and adapt?