Life is Great When It's Ending | The Philosophy of Seneca

One day, Seneca visited his house in the countryside after a long absence. He was baffled about how his estate was crumbling, and the garden trees had lost all their leaves. He took it out on the landlord, who then explained that even though he did everything in his power to maintain the place, the trees and house were old. Bewildered about how fast his property had fallen apart, the reality of aging became apparent to Seneca.

Video: If Today Was Your Last Day... | The Philosophy of Seneca

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00:00 - Intro
01:22 - Why aging isn't so bad
04:38 - Celebrating old age
07:10 - Falling off the edge
09:06 - A realistic attitude

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[johnoakley]

I'm an older Man in my 60's. I agree so much with all the points and wisdom covered in this video. I personally find that the fact and thought of having less time left in this world, than I've already had is strangely very comforting to me. I've done what I've done, lived through what I've lived through, endured pain, sadness, and uncertainty, and enjoyed love, companionship, laughter, and happy times. I've nothing else to "Prove", nothing really to achieve, nothing else I want to own or acquire. It's the most peaceful, serene, joyful, satisfying time of my life now, until the end inevitably comes.

[jamesstramer]

No matter how many videos you make on stoicism, I never get tired of watching them.

[DominiqueFrancon]

I am 67 years old and obviously in my third act. My life has become sweeter with each passing day. Perhaps because I beat cancer a few years ago I have a greater appreciation for my life. Thank you for this lovely video.

[williamm]

I just want to plant the biggest food forest I can before I die - I love spending time with plants - they are so serene and mystical as well as nuturing.

[GraceCanadaful]

I wonder, how young or old you are....I am 70, and yes- my body starts failing me, but my mind still yearns for knowledge. I am enrolling into psychology degree program in our local university (in Canada). When I was young, my body was busy rushing to fulfill every day challenges. Now, that I am old, my mind is busier than my body. Like you, I am bilingual (or more). I am not afraid of going back to eternity, but I am anxious about the process of "jumping off the roof", hoping to go in my sleep. Thank you for your great channel. Internet is a blessing for old age, if used well.❤

[chchwoman]

My friend was 60, fit, lifting weights and his ambition was to live to 100. Then he had a heart attack. In helicopter on way to hospital, he felt at peace and realised two conflicting things. 1) Death would be ok, problems over. 2) He's grateful to be alive

[athena]

Memento Mori as always....Not fear, but acceptance.

[thejjlawfirm]

Your content has helped me immensely. Thank you!

[osenator]

I do welcome death with opens arms. I am reaching 50 soon, I have accomplished many things most only dreamed off. I always had the mentality of GO BIG, OR DON'T BOTHER. So, everything I done, I went full force, zero scare, always considered the prices and responsibilities, that were always my own and only my own. Being born from dirt poor, horrendous family unit, it made me humble at early age. I am proud of my accomplishments, to any mignute to big ones. To be honest, I always thought I would not survive past 40, so, anything after 40 I do live, is a bonus to me. I made my peace long ago. Not knowing when death will find me, I just take one day at a time now, enjoying the little things.

[peacewalker]

I’m 67 and have never felt better … Since retiring, I have all time in the world to look after myself!

[zek]

I love your videos, they really resonate. On days when I feel down, I imagine it to be the very last day of my life for that change in perspective. That's when I begin to treasure every breath my body allows me to take. Such days won't last forever.

[Peter_Parker]

Great timing. I'm listening to Seneca's "Letters from a Stoic" for the third time as we speak. Timeless wisdom.

[Beatkaus]

I belive your channel has kept me sane, made me stronger and helped me with this journey of life. Thank you truely.

[oneworldonehome]

"Time is your great asset in life. How will you spend it? How will you use it? If you knew how important your life really is—without any grandiosity or any self-assertion—how important your life really is, you would not want to waste anything. Oh, moments of frivolity? Of course. Lighthearted moments? Of course. But you would not want to waste anything. How will you spend it? How will you use it? You’re 20 now? Before you know it, you’re 30-something. You’re 30 now. Before you know it, you’re 40-something, and then 50-something, and then 60-something. Where did it all go? What was it all for? So time is an issue. It should be an issue."

*Marshall Vian Summers* - during the Messenger’s Vigil, Opening Broadcast, January 24, 2018.

[jerickfausto]

Watching your videos changed my perspective on life. Thank you for sharing this kind of knowledge.

[michael]

I recently decided to give up on being a lab technician and instead be an assistant for elderly people. I've always been anxious about aging and this seemed like an effective way to confront myself. I was terrified at first knowing how sensitive this was to me, but seeing how grateful and content these people are really makes me realize how silly it is to be worried about 'getting old' and this also just feels so much more meaningful to me than whatever I was doing in my lab coat. Sure some of these people feel miserable and do blame their age, but most of them actually don't and I really feel like it all depends on how you see things in general, imo that's really the general message most philosophers try to teach. This whole video really resonates with my decision, especially that last quote 👌

[markusbroyles]

I'm 70 now and have been paying attention to the stoics for most of my life especially to keep in shape and be healthy as it is a choice and discipline of labors and skills. I surfed all my life from age 11 till 65... Now I kitesurf. I make carbon foils. Doing my best work and having the most fun ever. I even eat better than ever. I'm with a childhood sweetheart. LIFE IS GOOD !!!

[haitianjade]

Thank you for the video. This is quite refreshing. 😊

[JackEStoicism]

Spoiling us with so many videos as of late! Thank you for everything!

[vijaykrishnan]

Thank you I needed something to push this day