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O children of the future, listen carefully to the words of Rabindranath Tagore, a sage who understood the delicate nature of life: "Let your life lightly dance on the edges of Time like dew on the tip of a leaf." These words are a reminder that life is fleeting, delicate, and precious, and that it is not in heavy burdens or unyielding struggles that we find meaning, but in the graceful and light moments that we experience as we pass through the ever-flowing river of Time. Like the dew, which appears each morning with an effortless beauty and vanishes with the rising sun, our lives, too, are brief yet filled with moments of wonder and lightness.

In the days of the ancients, philosophers and poets alike understood the transient nature of life. The great Greek philosopher Heraclitus spoke of life as a river—forever flowing, never the same. He taught that change was the only constant, and that to live a good life was not to cling to the past or fret about the future, but to dance with the flow of Time, to be present in the moment. Tagore’s words echo this ancient wisdom. He calls us to live lightly, to embrace the ephemeral beauty of existence without becoming weighed down by the burdens of the world. The dew on the leaf does not struggle to exist; it simply is, shining brightly for a moment before it fades, leaving no trace but a sense of wonder.

Consider the story of Socrates, who, despite facing death with a calm and accepting heart, never allowed the inevitable passage of Time to overshadow the joy he found in the present. In his final moments, Socrates did not cling to life but instead spoke of the beauty of living a life of wisdom and love. His life, though filled with great achievements and profound influence, was also marked by lightness—a life not bound by material concerns or the fear of death. He lived with the knowledge that life, like dew on a leaf, is a fleeting beauty, and that it is in acceptance of this impermanence that we find true peace and joy.

Tagore's imagery of dancing on the edges of Time reminds us to approach our lives with grace. Consider the story of Leonardo da Vinci, who, though he pursued knowledge and created works of art and science that changed the world, never allowed himself to be consumed by the weight of his tasks. Da Vinci’s life was marked by moments of playfulness and creativity, where he allowed himself to explore and experiment, trusting that the beauty of the moment was enough. Like the dew on the leaf, his work was an expression of lightness, not burden. It was his freedom from the shackles of expectation that allowed his genius to flourish.

The lesson here, O children, is profound: do not weigh your life down with unnecessary burdens or the pressure of achievement. Life is not meant to be a constant struggle but a dance with the flow of Time, a graceful movement from moment to moment. Tagore calls us to embrace the fleeting beauty of life, to let go of the desire for permanence and to find joy in the lightness of being. Life’s beauty lies not in its length or the things we accumulate, but in how we experience it—how we live each moment with presence, grace, and joy.

Think of the life of Mother Teresa, who, though dedicating her life to the service of the poor and the suffering, approached each day with a deep sense of peace and lightness. Her work, though filled with great sacrifice, was never weighed down by self-pity or burden. She embraced each moment as an opportunity to love and to serve, her heart light as a feather. In this, she embodies the spirit of Tagore's words—living fully in the moment, with deep devotion, yet never attached to the results, knowing that life, like the dew, is fleeting and must be cherished.

So, O children, take these words into your hearts: live lightly on the edges of Time, like the dew on the tip of a leaf. Do not be burdened by the worries of the world or the weight of your own ambitions. Instead, dance with the flow of life, embracing each moment with grace and presence. Recognize that life’s beauty is found not in what you achieve, but in how you live, in the small, fleeting moments that, like dew on a leaf, disappear with the rising of the sun. Live with joy, and in doing so, you will make the most of the brief time you have on this earth. Let your life dance lightly, and in that lightness, you will find the greatest meaning and the most profound peace.