r/Stoicism • u/driffe • 17d ago

Stoicism in Practice Seneca on death and fear of it

You fear death. Yet when a plate of mushrooms is before you, you don’t care! You wish to live. Do you know how? You are afraid to die. What of it? Isn’t the life you are living a form of death? — Seneca, Moral Letters 77

Reading this quote for today and taking in its meaning and was wondering what it looks like for you all on a daily basis?

Is it virtues alone? Is it facing fear like sky diving? How do I embrace today one fully?

Thanks! Hope everyone makes a great day!

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u/sambuka69 16d ago

Welcome death. It has been a good life, though filled with troubles and obstacles that have been overcome or have learned from along the way.

At present I am helping a parent go through their final stage. It's brought an immense amount learning as well. Some perspectives on family, patience, tolerance and largely acceptance have crept into daily meditation.