Practice gratitude for all that you have from "summary" of Seneca's Letters from a Stoic by Lucius Annaeus Seneca
The wise man, my dear Lucilius, is one who does not take things for granted but instead practices gratitude for all that he possesses. He understands the fleeting nature of life and the impermanence of material possessions. Therefore, he does not cling to them but rather appreciates them while they are in his possession. Gratitude, my dear friend, is not just a fleeting emotion but a way of life. It is a mindset that allows us to see the beauty and abundance that surrounds us. When we practice gratitude, we see the world in a different light - a light that illuminates the blessings that we often overlook. It is easy, my dear Lucilius, to focus on what we lack rather than what we have. However, the wise man understands that this is a futile e...
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