Those who work hard will always have the opportunity to succeed, yet success should not be forced. Whether successful or not, those who embrace fate often find more surprises, while those who follow their natural course remain unswayed by illusions.
Regarding "respect," It is easy to respect similarities, but much harder to respect differences. This means accepting and appreciating someone even when they are different from us. If friends or family can achieve this by letting go of the need for "sameness," it will better support individual psychological growth and help reach the stage of "ego identity."
Since there is always a gap between dreams and reality, your dreams do not need to be overly "realistic." Even if others dismiss your ideas as "daydreams," do not take it to heart; it is precisely the dreams that transcend reality that are worth pursuing to unlock our true potential.
Those working envy students, while students long for the working life. People often fail to cherish what they have and only feel regret once it is gone.
Often, we overlook our own happiness while being dazzled by the happiness of others, causing ourselves unnecessary distress by longing for what we cannot have.
Diligence is a virtue, but aimless busyness often leads to nothing. The intention to act and the act itself must be unified; one cannot succeed without the other.
To my [xx]-year-old self: I am sorry. I have been too hard on you, constantly pushing and criticizing you, which has left you scarred. Although those two blank years may be the reason for your exhaustion, I know you have done a great job. Please keep believing in the future.
Do not regret. Once an action is taken, there are only two possibilities: right or wrong, with no middle ground of "good" or "bad." If wrong, learn to improve; if right, maintain and continue to build upon it!
