"A flower is only a flower until because it falls" － Lady Mariko in SHOGUN [E9] by James Clavell.

"A flower is only a flower until because it falls" - Spoken by Lady Mariko to Lady Ochiba is meant as a reminder that no matter how beautiful or successful something may seem, everything has its time and must eventually come to an end. The same can be said for YouTube videos - they are only a video until someone watches it and gives it meaning.

This has been floating around in my head all day, I couldn't help but think about how it applied not just to physical objects like flowers, but also to relationships, opportunities, and moments in life.

Just like a flower, we sometimes take for granted the beauty and fragility of life. We get caught up in our daily routines and forget to appreciate the little moments. But then, just like that flower falling, something happens to remind us of our mortality.

But instead of being afraid or sad, let's use this reminder to live each day fully and with intention. Let's stop rushing through life and start taking time to smell the flowers (or at least notice them).