Go away, O heart that worries about the end and consequences; you have ruined all the joy and pleasure of my life.
In this couplet, the poet playfully yet painfully scolds their own heart for obsessing over the future and dreading what comes next. 'Ma'al-andesh' refers to a mind that constantly broods over outcomes and consequences, forever stealing the sweetness of the present moment. It is a tender reminder that life is meant to be savored as it unfolds, because when we overthink the ending, we end up missing the entire story.
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