If a single had been to seem intently in the values, classes, and beliefs which are presently taught by several right now, one particular would learn that these teachings are certainly not new, nor are they initial. It can be my organization belief that all spiritual, philosophical, and social beliefs originate from previous enlightenments and have basically been restructured and rephrased to suit the modern context of these days. It is using this type of in mind which i wish to extend my appreciation through this thanks letter to one of several forefathers from the values The majority of us abide in nowadays, the Roman philosopher, Seneca the Younger.

Expensive Seneca,

The ancient philosophy you taught all through your time and efforts has confirmed to generally be appropriate even for contemporary wisdom. I, for just one, have already been moved by your teachings and possess tried to Stay in accordance with the several values you wrote about in a number of your essays and letters. This thanks letter is for that.

Certainly one of my particular favorites is whenever you wrote "Lousy wretches, whose hunger is only tempted by high-priced foods", referring into the idea that real prosperity should really in no way be measured by mere possessions but by acquiring some time and possibility to do what you want, make a big difference, and just take Charge of your own lifestyle. This can be a philosophy that was adopted by author Tim Ferris (An additional among the folks I hold in higher esteem and adhere to) in his guide the 4-Hour Workweek. Knowing the reality in that concept has relatively affected my very own approach to what is very important in my lifestyle and how I should really take care of my time.

I uncover equally agreeable your Idea that joy and contentment don't reside in extravagance or in The search to amass as much product possessions, but as an alternative is located in temperance, knowledge, and enlightenment by means of education. I are convinced This can be certainly fitting, probably much more so, on the globe we reside in now, wherein men and women manage to equate good results with owning a lot more of all the things that can be bought. Residing my everyday living together with your plan has certainly created me additional content.

There are various formulation to contentment, success, and lifestyle that are being taught right now that, in reality, I come to feel are all derivations of your respective historic teachings. I think that this demonstrates how we simply cannot choose historic knowledge like yours with no consideration. Also, if we ended up ever to extend appreciation for your concepts that govern our life now, we should always give our "thank you" to you for developing most of it.

Settle for my thanks letter as a sign of my gratitude for all of the uplifting classes that you have imparted on me, that have positively influenced my daily life and for proving my concept that A lot of what We all know now, we could trace every one Seneca philosophy of the way back again to ancient history.