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Mono no aware

Mono no aware is a Japanese saying that means “the awareness of impermanence”. It’s a way of recognizing that things in life don’t last forever. Even good things have an end, and when that time comes, it can make us feel sad. Mono no aware helps us to appreciate the time we have, so that when it’s over, we can remember all of the happy memories.