“Consider that before long you will be nobody and nowhere, nor will anything you now see exist, nor any of those who are now alive.”
— Marcus Aurelius
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Everything we see and experience will eventually disappear. We won’t always be here, and neither will the people around us or the things we cherish. Imagine a sandcastle on the beach; no matter how beautifully it's built, it will be washed away by the tide. This thought can help us focus on what truly matters instead of getting caught up in small, everyday worries. By remembering that life is temporary, we can appreciate the present moment more and avoid stressing about things that won’t last. This perspective can guide us to be kinder, to forgive more easily, and to spend our time doing what we love with the people we care about.
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Existentialism Impermanence Life and death Marcus aurelius Mindfulness Mortality Philosophy Reflection Stoicism TransienceFEATURED QUOTES
