“Happiness consists of living each day as if it were the first day of your honeymoon and the last day of your vacation.”
— Leo Tolstoy
Simplified Meaning:
To be truly happy, we should live every day with the excitement and joy of two special moments in life. Imagine the first day of your honeymoon: everything feels fresh, new, and full of love. You are thrilled about spending time with your partner and excited about the adventures ahead. On the other hand, think about the last day of your vacation. You savor every moment, trying to make the most of it because you know it’s ending soon. So, if you combine these feelings, you get a way of living that’s both enthusiastic and appreciative. For example, picture going to work with the mindset that today is a special day; you’d feel enthusiastic about your tasks and appreciate the interactions with your colleagues more. If you approach each day like this, you will likely find more joy in ordinary moments and appreciate your life more deeply. This way, your daily life becomes filled with small moments of happiness, making you feel fulfilled and content.