Avoid making decisions while gripped by intense emotions like anger or sadness; such decisions are often mistaken and irreversible.
My lifelong regret is not what I did with you, but what I failed to do with you.
Life is a grand encounter where everyone plays a unique role amidst a diverse crowd. You are always the protagonist of your own life, even if there isn't a massive audience cheering for you. At times, you must learn to calm your restless mind and find peace in living a steady, grounded life.
I used to dread hearing friends say, "You've changed; you're not like you used to be." Now, I simply smile. After all, change is inevitable—from personality and habits to one's physical appearance. If you persist, anything can be transformed. No one stays invincible forever; life's hardships naturally temper one's sharp edges. No one should mock another's past, for growth is a continuous process of self-correction.
The roses are in bloom again, just as fragrant and beautiful as they were back then. The dancing shadows of the roses under the bamboo fence carry a hint of melancholy. Closing my eyes and drifting into thought, I remember that your smile was even sweeter than these blossoms.