Sometimes, we reach a point in life where we find the stability we’ve longed for, and new events become less frequent. The brightness of life starts to fade, and we settle into a state of stagnation. In these moments, there’s a risk of becoming too comfortable, like a frog sitting in its own stagnant pond. We realize that something isn’t quite right, but we deny it — we put on a crown, shield ourselves from the outside world, and convince ourselves that everything is fine.
However, next to the frog, there’s a vase with flowers that are reaching beyond the boundaries of this barrier. This suggests that we need to think broader, let go of our defenses, and open ourselves to new possibilities. Only then can we see the vibrancy around us and rediscover the beauty of life.