On Tranquility of Mind
SenecaWritten in response to something that sounds exactly like modern anxiety: busy but not fulfilled, engaged but not committed, distracted but not rested.
Why It's Lindy
Written in response to something that sounds exactly like modern anxiety: busy but not fulfilled, engaged but not committed, distracted but not rested. Serenus' opening confession could have been written yesterday. Seneca's prescription — find genuine work, limit social obligations, accept leisure without guilt — is timeless because the problem is timeless. The Romans had notifications too; they just called them clients.
About This Volume
A dialogue in which Seneca's friend Serenus confesses to restless half-contentment — neither fully engaged nor fully withdrawn — and Seneca prescribes moderation, self-knowledge, purposeful work, and selective retreat from society.
Frequently Asked
Why should I read On Tranquility of Mind?
Written in response to something that sounds exactly like modern anxiety: busy but not fulfilled, engaged but not committed, distracted but not rested. Serenus' opening confession could have been written yesterday. Seneca's prescription — find genuine work, limit social obligations, accept leisure without guilt — is timeless because the problem is timeless. The Romans had notifications too; they just called them clients.
What is On Tranquility of Mind about?
A dialogue in which Seneca's friend Serenus confesses to restless half-contentment — neither fully engaged nor fully withdrawn — and Seneca prescribes moderation, self-knowledge, purposeful work, and selective retreat from society.
