There's a phrase from 'The Boy and the Heron' that resonates deeply: 'Treasure every moment, for time flows like a river.' Miyazaki's works often remind us how fleeting life can be, and this sentiment captures the essence of living intentionally.
I've found that the English translation 'Cherish each day' doesn't quite convey the weight of the original Japanese. The concept of 'ichinichi ichinichi' implies accumulation - like stacking precious stones. When teaching international friends about this worldview, I prefer saying 'Value every single day as if it were a gem,' which better reflects the cultural nuance behind the idea.