Ichi-go ichi-e (一期一会) - One time, one meeting This proverb reminds you to treasure every encounter because it might never happen again. The literal meaning is "one lifetime, one meeting." It originated in Japanese tea ceremony culture, where each gathering should be treated as a unique, unrepeatable moment. I really like this one because it cuts through the modern tendency to half-pay attention to people while scrolling your phone. The saying pushes you to be fully present because this exact moment, with these exact people, will never come again.