Stop Wasting Time! | Seneca “On the Shortness of Life”

In his letter, “On the Shortness of Life”, Seneca reflects on his older years and how they seem to be flying by at a faster rate. This observation causes him to critique those who are still in their youngers years who waste them doing “superfluous” things. In the letter, these superfluous things include lyrical poetry and doing dialectics which probably isn’t super relevant today. A modern day example of a “superfluous thing” might be extensive phone use.
Seneca then tells a metaphor of being in a castle that’s under attack and all the citizens preparing for that siege. Admittedly, it’d be foolish not to prepare for that attack and goof around. Seneca relates this story to life, saying that death is already closing in and that we must prepare. #philosophy #seneca #stoicism
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[@kapslock8008]

I spend all my time watching the daily stoic telling me not to waste my time.

[@PhilosophyToons]

The vicious cucle

[@brianodidz]

So true.time waits for no man

[@dimitrismavridis2179]

Perfect. Coincidentally I read this letter of Seneca for the first time a few days ago.

[@johnmanole4779]

I did not even realised I have like 2 and a half months, maybe a bit less, until my final exams...

[@PhilosophyToons]

rip

[@theheckplays2252]

Biggest red flag is they're on their phone the entire first date

[@Gralaer]

And at the end everything doesn't matter. That's a real dark thought. We always think we did to less at the end, one more trip to a diffrent country, a little bit more time with loved ones. How can we use our time efficent if we will also think it was still too less? At which point have we done enough to say:"Now I can die."? Or do we need to do as much as we can un til the end? This are just a couple of questions I've had. I like your videos a lot, keep it up!

[@Costcohotdogg]

Great vid !

[@yonikeynan]

great videos, hilarious and underrated.

[@jthewei]

your channel is getting big man keep going

[@PhilosophyToons]

Thanks man, keep grinding too!

[@douglaschapman738]

Jebus I was not expecting a fellow Portlandian!! Wishing you sound mind and health~

[@PhilosophyToons]

Not from portland, visited many times tho

[@JW-um5pg]

If you're enjoying yourself then you're not wasting time. The individual will determine how to utilize their time and there is no right or wrong. Some people really enjoy their phone time and that's a legitimate use of time. Life doesnt need to be productive or a certain way all of the time (but it does need to be productive sometimes). There needs to be a respect for life, connection with others, and an appreciation for the present moment. That will make for a happy life. Also, time goes by quicker the older you get because of perspective. At 1, 1 year is 100% of your life. At 2, 1 year is 50% of your life and so on.

[@PhilosophyToons]

Interesting way to think about it

[@JW-um5pg]

@@PhilosophyToons Great video BTW I can tell there is a lot of effort in your content and hope you take off

[@Dirty_dms]

good video as always

[@PhilosophyToons]

Thanks friend

[@gracefitzgerald2227]

I’m close to 50 and have my own macabre art in my bedroom to remind me I might die today. My husband says it’s depressing but I assure him it’s a reminder to live as well we can. I think I’ll pass on the coin though, it’s a little tacky.

[@PhilosophyToons]

Macabre art also usually looks really cool

[@chrisgrantham2648]

I feel personally attacked by that elden ring example.

[@PhilosophyToons]

I'm gonna get it soon, I shall join you

[@crow_7717]

Literally been grinding on that game for the past week and a half and realize I'm doing nothing meaningful so I'm watching this lol

[@branejebanane8227]

Yes, i agree with everything said but i have a problem - i am not aware of it, I don’t feel that shortness and so I am not so driven, you need to feel it but i don’t

[@indviduation]

Google Fi ads right below the video

[@PhilosophyToons]

rip

[@theforcewithin369]

What about covering Hegesias "the death persuader" and his lost and recently discovered in 2017 work the APOKARTERON

[@PhilosophyToons]

First time i'm hearing about it, I'll look into it

[@hoangainam3245]

Life is short. And i am still waiting for scienctist make everyone life longer. But i doubt it cause i know there is always someone greedy and make money out of it.

[@taxezou]

To get a Longer life would be a fantastic idea but for me the longer life is the more boring they get , well maybe it's just my life and there's someone out there who wants to live 4ever cuz their life is full of exciting things

[@PhilosophyToons]

Hopefully we can all look like cyborg

[@hoangainam3245]

@@PhilosophyToons yeah maybe that day will come sooner than you think.

[@alexandermelrose0404]

Wow. I am actually in Portland, Oregon. What am I doing with my life?

[@lorenzocapitani8666]

I have lived quite a bit and experienced a lot - from third world countries to the western world . . . . . . . . in short the three best things that give meaning to life according to me are: Sex, Friends and the chats you have with them, feeding the pigeons and the ants.

[@shrkbyrdee988]

Quick question for y'all If u had the opportunity to be immortal, would you take it?

[@PhilosophyToons]

nah, prob be too bored

[@shrkbyrdee988]

@@PhilosophyToons yeah that's also what i think would happen but on the other hand, wouldn't it be like getting $1000 per month? It would give you the opportunity to really fulfill all your dreams and live soo many different lives

[@default6287]

Live every moment like it was your last. Me: Closes eyes, rests head, and quietly embraces sweet oblivion. ... ...and then i realize i have to wait another 50 years to get off the ride. Guess i'll, uh, smell the flowers or whatever.

[@PhilosophyToons]

People say smell the flowers, but have you ever gone into a candle shop and just smelled everything?

[@PhilPhysics]

What? You're not in P-town, right? Thought you were in college down south? I've found aging affects perception

[@PhilosophyToons]

I'm not in portland

[@PhilPhysics]

Good cuz you're right: studio in Portland is bleh XD the rates!