Seneca Coin

Front Quote: “We suffer more often in imagination than in reality.” – SenecaBack Quote: “We are disturbed not by what happens to us, but by our thoughts about what happens.” 🧠 The Philosophy Behind the Seneca Coin Seneca, the Roman Stoic philosopher, playwright, and advisor to emperors - understood something timeless: most of our suffering doesn’t come from the world itself, but from the way our minds imagine it. This Seneca coin captures that truth with two of his most enduring teachings. On the front, the words “We suffer more often in imagination than in reality” remind us that fear, regret, and worry are often illusions magnified by our thoughts. On the back, the powerful reminder “We are disturbed not by what happens to us, but by our thoughts about what happens” reinforces the Stoic principle that peace comes from within, not from external events. This Stoic philosophy coin is a grounding companion in moments of stress or doubt. It calls us back to clarity, reminding us to observ