Impermanence
I have always thought of the spring season as a time to reflect on all of the changes in my life. Some of the changes are good, and some aren’t as good, but at the end of the day, the concept that something in my life has changed is good. In other words, even the seemingly bad changes in our lives (break-ups, bad test grades, roommate drama, etc.) are good changes in the big scheme of things.
Interdependence
As a Buddhist, I’ve always been taught that life is fleeting. We never know when our time on earth will come to an end, so we must make the most of each day. This philosophy is called impermanence –– knowing that nothing in life will last, so we mustn’t grow attached to unnecessary possessions, thoughts, or actions.