"العقل الذي يقلق بشأن الأحداث المستقبلية هو بائس."
— Lucius Annaeus Seneca
Simplified Meaning:
When people worry too much about what might happen in the future, they often feel really unhappy. Imagine you have an important test next week. If you spend all your time stressed out and thinking about whether you'll fail or if something will go wrong, you won't enjoy the present moment or be able to relax. Overthinking about the future can make you feel bad right now. For example, instead of being anxious about the test next week, you could start studying a little every day. This way, you prepare well and don't let worry take over your thoughts. By focusing on what you can do today, you feel more in control and less miserable. This shows that living in the present and taking small steps can help reduce anxiety and make you happier. So, it's better to take action on things you can control and not stress too much about the unknown future.
