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In ancient Rome, as in our modern world, crises were a constant—wars erupted, earthquakes struck, pandemics spread. Fortune, Seneca said, behaves capriciously. It has always been thus.

And it is from Seneca that we hear of a devastating fire that razed the city of Lyons, just as the Great Fire of Rome had burned through the capitol just a year earlier. Lyons had sent aid to Rome, he noted, and now Rome was returning the favor.

This is how it goes. One day a disaster strikes someone else…the next day it could strike us. In fact, in another bit of writing, Seneca notes that this is actually what we should remind ourselves when we see doctors or undertakers carrying away one of our sick neighbors. We could be next…

Of course, the lesson here is more than just: Be aware. It is also: Make sure you are generously offering the kind of help you may one day need and hope to receive.

As you know, one of the worst fires in American history has ripped through Los Angeles This destruction isn’t just physical. These wildfires have left people grappling with the loss of cherished memories, the disruption of their lives and careers, and the daunting task of starting over.

Some of the hardest-hit areas include

L. A.’ s most affluent neighborhoods whose residents many assume can afford to weather any storm. It’s a flawed logic, insinuating that some deserve to lose their home more than others. More importantly, these neighborhoods also supported the livelihoods of countless others—housekeepers, landscapers, childcare providers, maintenance workers, local businesses—all of whom now face uncertainty as entire communities have been reduced to ash.

This is what Seneca meant about the capriciousness of Fortune—today’s disaster is theirs, but tomorrow it could just as easily be us. And while we can’t stop the fires or undo the damage, we can do what the Stoics taught us—offer the kind of help we hope to receive should we ever need it. Just like the Romans who came to the aid of Lyons after its devastating fire, it is now our time to act with generosity and compassion.

Let us meet this moment not with judgment, but with the same solidarity we deserve.

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