Pass It On

King Solomon’s ring held the cruelest, kindest truth.

According to legend, King Solomon once asked his sages to craft a ring that would make him humble in triumph and comforted in sorrow.

Years later, grief hit. His child died. Rage and despair boiled over. He threw the ring to the ground. And there it was, carved in metal: “This too shall pass.”

Two words that carry the weight of every empire, every heartbreak, every “I can’t believe this is happening” moment you’ve ever had.

Here’s the thing: humans have been obsessed with this idea forever. Egyptian scrolls, Roman coins, medieval manuscripts, tiny rings, faded cups—all whisper the same truth: nothing lasts, everything moves, and that’s exactly how it’s supposed to be. Ancient people weren’t just poetic—they were tactical. They knew that panic and obsession are wasted energy. Awareness of impermanence? That’s how empires survived, art thrived, and humans didn’t go insane.

Fast forward to today: we still freak out over heartbreak, career failures, or a bad Instagram post. The difference? We don’t have engraved rings on our fingers (yet). Instead, we have our attention—scrolling, liking, worrying, planning. But the rule hasn’t changed: nothing is permanent, everything passes. And once you internalize that? Freedom. Power. Perspective.

So, what can we learn from Solomon, Roman coins, and chipped museum cups? Simple: life is chaos, brilliance, heartbreak, and joy—all of it fleeting. Laugh at your ego, hug your failures, celebrate your wins, and then remember:

Tutto Passa.

Everything passes. And that, ironically, is the best news you’ll ever get.