"Nous ne sommes pas victimes du vieillissement, de la maladie et de la mort. Ce sont des éléments du décor, non le voyant, qui est immunisé contre toute forme de changement. Ce voyant est l'esprit, l'expression de l'être éternel."

Simplified Meaning:

Everyone gets old, gets sick, and eventually dies, but these things don’t define who we truly are. Imagine life is like a movie, and aging, sickness, and death are just parts of the scenes in the film. Even though these events happen on the outside, inside us there is something much deeper and unchanging. This deeper part is like our spirit or soul, which remains untouched and constant no matter what happens in our lives. Think of a tree: its leaves change with the seasons, but its roots remain strong and steady underground. Our spirit is like those roots, unchanging and ever-present. By focusing on this inner, eternal part of ourselves, we can find peace and strength, even as our physical bodies go through changes. Embracing this idea can help someone live with more courage and less fear of these inevitable parts of life.