SENECA’S teachings of being our best selves.
BE the person you are destined to BE
Seneca, a Stoic philosopher, philosophies provide several insights on existence or 'being', the closest relevant concept to 'BE'.
Here are a few of his teachings that might relate to 'being':
Ø Wisdom and Virtue are Supreme.
Seneca suggested that the highest human function is to live according to reason. He believed that wisdom and virtue were the most desirable attributes.
Ø Value of Time and Presence
He supported the idea of understanding the worth of time and being present in the current moment. Given that our existence is limited, 'being' in Seneca's view therefore involves fully engaging with our life.
Ø Resilience in the face of adversity
Being, in Seneca's understanding, also involves resilience. He suggested that adversity is what you are born for. Pain, he claimed, is never unbearable or unending, so you can overcome it.
Ø Pursuit of a simple life
Seneca regularly emphasized the values of a simple life. He warned against the pursuit of wealth and social status, as these distractions prevent us from truly 'being' and living in accordance with nature and reason.
Ø Emotional Control
Seneca suggested that intervening between an event and our response to it gives us the power to choose our response (to 'be' calm, even in adversity). He also wrote frequently about anger and its destructive impact.
Remember these interpretations link Seneca's teachings to a modern understanding of the concept of 'being'.
Click here (https://danieslabbert.nextlevelassessment.com) to discover the secrets of business growth! 📈💼
Silver Lakes Office Park 1
on Von Backstrom Blvd
Silver Lakes
Pretoria
Gauteng,
South Africa
+27(0) 82 8000 150
Get news updates from ActionCOACH and learn about events, opportunities, Business Success Stories, and other inspiring articles.
© 2020 ActionCOACH | Real People. Real Results® | All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service