In everyday decisions, this teaching suggests a simple practice: pause between impulse and action. When you feel a strong pull—toward a purchase, a career move, or an argument—briefly test it against your values and long-term aims. This small wedge of reflection tempers desire with reason, allowing you to pursue goals with steady determination instead of being swept along by momentary urges. Over time, such pauses cultivate the balanced strength Seneca regarded as the foundation of a well-lived life. [...]
