Carpe Diem: More Than a Motto
- ZanouNelie
- Mar 26
- 1 min read
We hear it all the time—*Carpe Diem.* It’s become a motivational slogan, a reminder to take action.
But its full meaning goes deeper.
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The original phrase is: *Carpe diem quam minimum credulo postero.*
Translation? *Seize the day, trusting as little as possible in the next one.*
There’s something powerful in that message—not just about living in the present, but about being intentional. It’s about making decisions today rather than assuming tomorrow will give us another chance.
Too often, we tell ourselves: *I’ll do it later. I’ll start next year. I’ll wait until retirement.*
But why wait?
*Carpe Diem* isn’t about urgency for urgency’s sake—it’s about purpose. It’s about recognizing that life is happening *now* and that we don’t need to put off the things that truly matter.
✅ Start the project.
✅ Take the trip.
✅ Make the move you’ve been considering.
Use *Carpe Diem* as more than a phrase—let it be a guide for how to create a life that feels fulfilling today, not someday.
The truth is, resiliency isn’t about how strong you are. It’s about being intentional with the time you have.
So, what’s one thing you’ve been putting off that you *could* start today?
Wishing you an excellent week ahead.
As ever, thank you for being here. Until next time, be kind to yourself and others, and take care!
Zanounelie
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