Living in harmony with nature doesn't mean you literally spend all your time in the forest, but rather you align your life with the natural flow of things—your own instincts, values, and what genuinely makes you happy.

Are the things you're striving for bringing you actual contentment or are they simply societal checkmarks you feel pressured to achieve?

Seeking approval and status based on what others think will always leave you chasing a moving target, because, let's face it, people's opinions change like the wind. Ask yourself, how often do you make choices because that's what's expected of you, rather than because it's what truly resonates with your inner self?

Adopting Seneca's perspective means realizing that true wealth comes from personal integrity and self-sufficiency—being rich in character, rich in spirit, and rich in life experiences that are authentically yours.

So, what richness in life might you be overlooking while trying to impress others?