Reflect on the brevity of life from "summary" of Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám by Omar Khayyam,Edward FitzGerald
Behold, the fleeting nature of our existence, like a passing shadow that disappears in the blink of an eye. We are but transient beings in this vast universe, here today and gone tomorrow. Our lives are like a brief candle that flickers for a moment before being extinguished by the winds of time. As we reflect on the brevity of life, we are reminded of the impermanence of all things. The pleasures and sorrows, the triumphs and failures, the loves and losses - they all fade away into the mists of memory. What once seemed so important and significant now appears trivial and insignificant in the grand scheme of things. In the face of this transience, we are called to embrace the present moment with all its beauty and wonder. We must seize the day and make the most of the time we have been given. For who knows what tomorrow may bring? Let us not be consumed by regret or nostalgia for the past, nor be anxious about the future that is yet to come. Instead, let us live fully and passionately in the here and now, savoring each moment as if it were our last. For in the end, it is not the length of our lives that matters, but the depth of our experiences and the richness of our relationships. So let us cherish every moment, every breath, every heartbeat, for they are precious gifts that can never be reclaimed once they are gone.
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