Light for the Journey: Scatter Goodness, Gather Joy

Seneca reminds us that life’s richest harvest comes when we sow kindness in the lives of others.

The best way to do good to ourselves is to do it to others; the right way to gather is to scatter. ~ Seneca the Younger

Reflection

Seneca the Younger offers us a profound paradox: the more we give away, the more we receive. Life is not meant to be hoarded, but shared. When we scatter kindness, compassion, and generosity, we plant seeds in soil we may never see—but those seeds take root in ways that transform both others and ourselves. The act of giving frees us from self-centeredness and allows joy to flow back into our lives like sunlight breaking through clouds. The beauty of this truth is that it’s within everyone’s reach. A kind word, a helping hand, a quiet sacrifice—these are treasures scattered like wildflowers. And in time, we gather the fragrance of joy, meaning, and connection, living fully as Seneca urged us to.