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It's How You Use It

September 27th

“People do not care how nobly they live, but only how long, even though it is within the reach of everyone to live nobly, but within no one's power to live long.”

—Seneca

Letters From A Stoic

The quality of our life is not measured by its duration but by the richness of our actions and intentions.

It's easy to become preoccupied with the pursuit of longevity, skirting past the meaningful moments that truly define our existence. How often do you measure success by the number of days on the calendar, rather than by the depth of your experiences?

Think about the last significant memory you made—wasn't it the essence of living nobly that made it memorable? Every day, you have the option to choose acts of kindness, courage, and integrity. These are the threads that weave a life of noble character.

The chase for a long life sometimes overshadows the pursuit of a good one. You might find yourself working endlessly to secure a future, perhaps at the expense of the present moment where life is actually happening.

Seneca invites us to flip the script: focus less on extending your timeline and more on enriching it. As this day unfolds, ask yourself, what noble deeds can mark your hours? Whether it's through your work, relationships, or personal growth, you have the power to infuse each day with meaning.

Remember, it's not the number of days in your life, but the life in your days that counts.

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