“The one who puts the finishing touches on their life each day is never short of time.” – Seneca
Seneca reminds us that life is not measured by how long it is, but by how fully we live each day. The person who lives as if each day were a complete work of art — polished, finished, and complete — will never feel cheated by time. Instead of waiting for tomorrow, they find peace in today.
This doesn’t mean rushing or living recklessly. It means bringing presence, gratitude, and intention into every day. When you wake up, ask: “If this were my last day, what would I want to complete, say, or experience?”
By doing so, time no longer feels like an enemy slipping away — it becomes a trusted companion, offering you enough space for what truly matters.
"The one who puts the finishing touches on their life each day is never short of time." – Seneca
Go deeper into Seneca’s wisdom on time
If you want to explore more of his writings on how to live fully without fearing death, start with this classic:
Read On the Shortness of Life by Seneca →