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Seneca's greatest thoughts about what we suffer from.

Michael Lee February 14, 2020 at 04:15 2075 views 5 comments
I found this wonderful presentation of Seneca's greatest thoughts. The one that struck me profoundly is our constant complaining about how short life is and then complain that it will never end.

Comments (5)

Shawn February 14, 2020 at 04:29 #382492
I must admit, that after those 4 minutes and 31 seconds, that I felt quite anxious.

You ask, anxious about what?

Well, the very fact that I need this; but, don't want to acknowledge it.
Michael Lee February 14, 2020 at 14:52 #382633
Reply to Wallows As soon as you embrace it, you will discover the things that frighten you the most are just phantoms and nothing to worry about. :smile:
Sir2u February 15, 2020 at 02:19 #382882
I remember when I read these years ago(many). Maybe they had some effect on me. :smile:
Michael Lee February 19, 2020 at 08:17 #384123
Reply to Sir2u Seneca is as warm and cuddling as our mothers and fathers when we were only four years old, no matter how awful things become. As that provided to children who perished aboard the Titanic. :smile:
Sir2u February 19, 2020 at 23:54 #384309
Reply to Michael Lee Probably better looking as well. :up: