Happiness in a Modern World
Amazing Stoic Path to True Joy
There’s a way to achieve true happiness without disconnecting from our modern lives.
Those ancient Greek and Roman thinkers held that the key to a good life was mastering one’s emotions and focusing on what one can control rather than what one cannot. Their philosophy, which dates back over two millennia, may seem outdated and irrelevant to our modern lives, but I’m here to tell you that it is still very much relevant today.
In this witty exploration, I’ll delve into the wisdom of Seneca, a Roman statesman, and philosopher, to uncover how his Stoic principles can lead to a happier modern life. So buckle up and get ready to embrace a new perspective on happiness with everyday examples and practical tips!
Embrace Negative Visualization
Seneca once said, “We suffer more often in imagination than in reality.” Our minds tend to drift towards worst-case scenarios, leaving us anxious and stressed. Negative visualization, a Stoic exercise, involves intentionally contemplating the worst that could happen to appreciate better what we already have. While this might sound counterintuitive, the Stoics believed that by preparing for the worst, we could better handle whatever life…
