Exhaust the little moment. Soon it dies. And be it gash or gold it will not come Again in this identical guise.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Every fleeting moment ends quickly and will never return in the same form, whether it feels painful or precious.
- In plain terms
- Moments die and never repeat exactly.
- What can you take from it?
- Value each instant because it is unique and fleeting.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does awareness of impermanence change behavior?
- What practices help you cherish moments?
Another view
Some moments may be recreated or recalled with similar feeling.
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