- We often think of life as a line with ups and downs but instead we should start thinking of life as a series of dots. Each moment is it's own and it's important to appreciate each moment for what it is. - Think of the Japanese concept of [[Ichi-go-Ichi-e]]. --- Do not treat it as a line. Think of life as a series of dots. If you look through a magnifying glass at a solid line drawn with chalk, you will discover that what you thought was a line is actually a series of small dots. Seemingly linear existence is actually a series of dots; in other words, life is a series of moments. - [[The Courage To Be Disliked]]