At that time, I was in a poor mood and felt inexplicably restless. I kept doing a childish thing over and over again: pouring water from a bottle into a cup, then back into the bottle. I repeated the process countless times without realizing it.
A desperate person may see a straw as a great ship, while someone trapped in a dead end may mistake even the faintest illusion for a mirage.
Life is like a small boat that cannot carry too much desire and vanity. To reach the other shore without running aground or sinking along the way, one must travel lightly, keeping only what is truly necessary and decisively letting go of what should be left behind.
Self-discipline is one of the fundamental elements of success. Many people fail to focus their energy on their work and goals because they lack self-control, making it difficult to fulfill their greater purpose. This is one of the key differences between successful people and those who fall short of their ambitions.
Record your goals or beliefs and play them repeatedly every day, allowing them to enter your subconscious mind. Keep repeating and reinforcing them. The method is simple, but many people are unwilling to try it; without trying, there can be no results.
Let go of worries to gain happiness; let go of attachments to gain peace of mind; let go of fame and profit to gain ease; let go of restlessness to find inner tranquility; and let go of the past to embrace a new beginning.