Gradually, you will realize that some things are not what you desire, yet they must be done; they are a form of special training for yourself. For every rise, there is a fall; for every benefit, there is a drawback. A shy heart needs a brave heart; a joyful heart needs a laughing heart; a weeping heart needs a comforting heart; a confused heart needs a guiding heart; a calling heart needs an echoing heart; a sincere heart needs a moved heart. Through setbacks, one gains wisdom; by enduring adversity, one gains composure; by reducing calculation, one gains righteousness; by learning to yield, one gains favor; by increasing sharing, one increases blessings; by thinning material desire, one thickens physical well-being; by adding consideration, one understands human nature. Whether right or wrong, there is no need to distinguish; whether honor or disgrace, do not dwell; whether love or hate, no need to untangle; whether success or failure, no need to care. Even the long history of millennia is swept away by wind and rain, so why dwell on the trivial grievances and gains of an individual? Why not sit lightly on the shoulders of floating clouds, smiling at the thousand-year stories of the world? Pick a scent of morning fragrance to give yourself a season of aroma, let go of all the past, and welcome the rising sun with a fresh mind. There is an excuse called youth, where one might fail to cherish time, love, or anything hard-won. There is an emotion called missing, missing love, missing a companion, or missing a profound romance. There is a loneliness called longing, longing for a person, a past, or an encounter. Nothing in this world belongs to you forever, including your loved ones, your grown children, your wealth, and your body—all eventually return to dust. We only have the right to use everything in this world, not the right to permanent ownership. Everything is lent to us. Thus, everything arises and passes away; one cannot force it. Life is like a passing traveler: come joyfully and leave happily. The most important thing is to seize the moment!
