Throughout history, wealth and benevolence have always walked hand in hand. In the pursuit of profit, some resort to unscrupulous methods—using inferior materials or dishonest weighing—to amass wealth as "profiteers." Meanwhile, honest merchants often struggle with limited gains despite their hard work.
In the modern era, the sense of kinship can feel distant due to social changes and material civilization. Yet, as the Buddha said, five hundred glances from a past life are required for a single encounter in this one. Meeting someone from a different background is fate; true sincerity is what binds hearts together.
This wisdom also applies to marriage; approaching it with understanding prevents unnecessary suffering.
Life is not for comparison, but for fulfillment. Instead of judging, we should practice empathy. By understanding the circumstances others face, we realize their actions have reasons, and our own lives become more beautiful through this perspective.
Hardships temper our character, and failures serve as the doorway to success.
Often, our unhappiness stems from trivial matters—we can face an elephant, yet we are bothered by a single fly.
When the environment cannot be changed, the solution lies in changing oneself. A loss of integrity can ruin everything.
Life is short; live it with intention. No matter how fast or slow we move, we cannot outrun or rush time. Let nature take its course; do not force or over-expect, for what is meant to be will surely happen.
