Our unhappiness stems not from too many hardships in life, but from the lack of space in our hearts to hold joy. Learn to let go of unpleasantness, for we have no time to dwell on painful memories. Focusing on the pursuit of happiness is the essence of a healthy life. I fear time passes too quickly, preventing me from observing you closely; yet I fear it passes too slowly, making me worry about losing you day and night. I wish we could grow old together overnight, never to be parted. Never make decisions while experiencing intense emotions like anger or sadness; such decisions are often mistaken and irreversible. Do not overvalue money, nor disregard it entirely. Every stage of life offers its own unique wisdom. To preserve youth, maintain a youthful mindset; to preserve health, exercise regularly; to maintain happiness, help others; and to avoid mistakes, think twice before acting. Life is like water, and existence is like tea. Some will praise you, others will criticize, but as long as you live with a clear conscience, you need not dwell on the judgments of others. Life requires moments of slowing down and finding stillness—to listen to the blooming of flowers and observe the grace of falling leaves. The more we desire to gain, the more we feel we are losing. Life is the most fragile thing in this world; maintaining physical health is paramount. See a whole world in a grain of sand, and a paradise in a wild flower. If given the choice, do not let hatred be the end of a love. Do not fear facing anyone or anything; perhaps they are even more afraid than you are, and these challenges are merely tests of your character. Slowly, I have come to realize that being sincere does not always guarantee a return, while those we overlook are often the ones who value us most. Many things are serendipitous and can only happen once. Life may leave us scarred, but while some wounds are healed by time, others can only be comforted by music and words.
