What should be maintained is the Law; what should not be maintained is incompetence. What should be cast aside is ignorance; what should not be maintained is attachment.
Without blind expectations, there will be no disappointment. If one understands that everything is impermanent, one will not cling to attachments; without clinging, one will not suffer from gains and losses, and can only then truly live a full life.
Philosophical reflections: In the universe, there are no victims, only creators. Every event is merely an opportunity to decide who you are. Be the light that illuminates the darkness, rather than cursing it! In moments when you are surrounded by 'not-you,' do not forget who you are. Even when you desire change, remember to praise it.
Only when the mind is calm can we hear our inner voice; only when the mind is clear can we perceive the true nature of all things. What we struggle to let go of is often not what is worth cherishing. The pace of life is often too hurried, so we must learn to: stop to smile at the changing clouds, sit to quietly watch the flowers bloom, settle to become as calm as the sea, and stabilize to observe with inner peace.
The world is not complex; it only requires a simple heart. Simplicity is not crude; it is the tranquility and depth of the ocean at noon. Simplicity is not mediocrity; it is the vastness of the high plateau in late autumn. Simplicity does not mean rejecting romance; it is simply maintaining an ethereal spirit amidst the noise, and finding value in the mundane amidst trends. By removing complexity and pretension, simplicity flows like water over high mountains, smoothing the stilted journey of life, melting frozen emotions, and bringing vitality to a clamorous world.
