Greatness doesn't come from the value of our possessions, but from how we value them.

If we can appreciate the ordinary and not be overly attached to the luxurious, we're living with a Stoic kind of contentment. Is there something in your life that you're giving too much importance because of its price tag?

Now, picture your favorite coffee mug breaking. Would that ruin your day? If you can shrug it off and realize it's the coffee and the calm it brings that you cherish—not the vessel it comes in—you're embracing the essence of Seneca's lesson.

The stoic approach means seeing the utility and beauty in all things, regardless of their cost.

If today gives you a choice between fretting over broken china or enjoying your drink just the same, choose the latter.