"蝴蝶不数月而数时刻"
— Rabindranath Tagore
Simplified Meaning:
Butterflies don't keep track of time like we do, counting months or days. Instead, they live fully in each moment they have. Think about how quickly a butterfly’s life passes—it doesn't worry about the future or the past. For humans, this teaches us to focus on appreciating and enjoying the present moments we live in. Consider a person who spends all their time stressing about a big event next year, missing out on daily joys with family and friends. If they were to live like the butterfly, they would take each day as it comes, finding happiness and beauty in the small, everyday experiences. By doing this, their life would feel richer and more fulfilling, because they would be present and attentive to the here and now. This idea encourages us to treasure our daily experiences, rather than just waiting for big events to bring us joy.
