"I know that my moments of joy will pass, but so will my pains and sorrows. I will try to live them, learn their lessons, and let them go. And in the meantime, a few laugh lines are proof that I've enjoyed the journey along the way."~Lori Erickson, The Holy Rover
Additional Note:
Lori referred to the statement I quoted above to the concept of wabi-sabi which she explained as such:
Wabi-sabi is a term that describes the beauty to be found in imperfection. It originates in Japan, where artists will often leave a crack in a piece of pottery or a flaw in the design of a kimono as a reminder of the wabi-sabi nature of life. Wabi-sabi recognizes that all of life is in a constant state of change, and that decay is as much a part of life as growth.
Source: Inspiration Line
"Non Degener Addam" (I add without loss)