Prominent 14th-century Japanese author Kenko Yoshida is renowned for his profound observations on life in "Essays in Idleness," or "Tsurezuregusa" in Japanese. His reflections and thoughts on many facets of human life are reflected in this collection of essays.

Yoshida considers the nature of truth and its constancy across various phases of our lives or events in one of his reflections. He contends that whether we are at the beginning of something new or the end of something old, the essence of truth is the same. This viewpoint pushes us to look past life's fleeting changes and concentrate on timeless values.

Consider a river that flows through time, where each drop stands for a life event or moment. The essence of being a part of this continuous cycle is the same at both the mouth, where the water meets the sea, and the source, where the water starts: clear, pure water traveling towards its unavoidable destination. Truth endures unaltered through life's ups and downs, much like water retains its essential identity despite passing through various landscapes.

Yoshida's wisdom encourages us to look for and treasure these timeless truths that help us navigate life's constantly shifting situations and preserve equilibrium and clarity in our day-to-day activities.