alice✨

“Shokuzen—before meals: “Many lives, and much hard work, have gone into the blessing that is this meal. I will show my appreciation by enjoying this food with a deep sense of gratitude.” Shokugo—after meals: “I thank you for the wonderful meal, with deep gratitude, respect, and reverence.”
― Shoukei Matsumoto, A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind

“When you compare the sorrows of real life to the pleasures of the imaginary one, you will never want to live again, only to dream forever.”
― Alexandre Dumas, The Count of Monte Cristo