On the journey of life, meetings and partings sometimes bloom like summer flowers, dazzling and breathtaking, and sometimes fall like autumn leaves, sorrowful and unforgettable. Some encounters are destined to linger in our hearts; some people are destined to be remembered forever. No one can escape the joy of meeting nor hide the choked emotions of parting.
Do not count gains and losses, nor compare possessions.
Now I understand: meanness and greatness, malice and kindness, hatred and love can coexist in the same heart without contradiction.
Experience the joy and sorrow that cannot be shared, laughter and tears that cannot be embraced. Contact is maintained through screens, calls, or letters, almost to the point of madness. Learn to resist temptation, manage time alone, and take care of yourself. Only in this way, when the next embrace comes—or even when growing old together—you will feel gratitude. Long-distance relationships test not only the patience of the other person but also the sincerity and commitment of oneself.
A father once asked his son to jump off the table. The boy hesitated, and the father said he would catch him. The boy jumped, but the father did not catch him. The father told him: do not blindly trust anyone in this world; if you do, see whether they can follow through. A few days later, the father asked him to jump again, promising to catch him. This time he did, telling the boy: remember, parents will always be your support.