“Ichi-go ichi-e” is a proverb rooted in the philosophy of impermanence. Literally translated to “one time, one meeting,” the phrase carries the sentiment that every moment is a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence. The saying reminds us that the circumstances, people, and emotions we experience in a given moment will never recur in the same way, no matter how hard we try to recreate them. They are impermanent and all we have left is the beauty that arises from their transience. This famous proverb actu