Why do we suffer more in imagination than in reality? 

Why do we suffer more in imagination than in reality? 

Anxiety can be a real burden, causing even minor issues to feel like insurmountable problems in our minds. It’s easy to get caught up in the “what if” thoughts that can spiral out of control. However, as the Stoic philosopher Seneca noted, we often suffer more in our imagination than in reality. I used to…

“The whole future lies in uncertainty, live immediately” – Seneca

“The whole future lies in uncertainty, live immediately” – Seneca

This past month, I’ve been an anxious wreck. There’s been a lot of significant changes going on in my life, and I’ve been stuck constantly thinking about the worst possible future outcomes. There’s a quote from Stoic philosopher, Seneca, which provides me with some ease. It goes like this, ‘The whole future lies in uncertainty, live immediately’. So, it got me thinking   Why are we as humans obsessed with…