The Ephemeron

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Once an "Ephemeron,"* observing a human lamenting, inquired what the cause of his grief was. "Alas " replied the human, " My life is so short that doesn't allow me all I wish for to realize. " Surprised the "Ephemeron" turned to the human and said: " Look at me! I live only for a day and still I accomplish what nature expects from me to achieve. " " How do you manage this? " the bewildered human asked. " By not lamenting! " the "Ephemeron" replied! © Demetrios Trifiatis 05 March 2019 * A sort of a butterfly that lives only for one day

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M. L. Kiser

Date: 3/8/2019 10:26:00 AM

The Ephemeron is truly living zen; in the moment.

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 3/8/2019 11:15:00 AM

That is another way to see it! Thank you!

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 3/6/2019 3:21:00 AM

Oh, I laughed at that last line. It tied the whole story up into a neat little "bow". Wow! Great one.

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 3/6/2019 10:52:00 AM

Thank you so much dearest, Caren!

Vijay Pandit

Date: 3/5/2019 6:54:00 AM

Such depth in your message..words of wisdom my friend.

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 3/5/2019 7:15:00 AM

You too kind my friend, Vijay! Thank you!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 3/5/2019 3:49:00 AM

So true Demetrios, if we only live for one day it is how we lived it that we will be judged. We should get on with life instead of whining and lamenting. There are many that are worse off and get on with their lives. Tom

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 3/5/2019 6:12:00 AM

True , my dear friend, Tom! Very well put! thank you!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/5/2019 3:28:00 AM

- Grab the day ... it never comes back! - Man has a lot to learn ... even by a little butterfly :) - A wonderful example, my friend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 3/5/2019 6:12:00 AM

Absolutely my dearest friend, Anne-Lise ! thank you for your precious visit and comment! Hugs xxx