Gentle breezes and light clouds make for good weather; a calm and elegant demeanor makes for a good character. To be 'light' is to possess inner wisdom and outer grace. One does not need intensity to stand out, but rather stands tall through authenticity and handles the world with tolerance. Excessive joy or sorrow depletes one's essence and invites resentment, eventually disrupting harmony. Where possible, do not dwell on trifles; where one must, let go quickly. Amidst the clamor of the world, remain composed. In this life, the most important thing is a pleasant state of mind. Living with a tranquil heart allows troubles to vanish like smoke. When we learn to enjoy the process, life becomes far more enjoyable. To 'give' is to 'receive': by giving smiles, we gain friendship; by giving tolerance, we gain magnanimity; by giving honesty, we gain true friends; by giving up vanity, we gain freedom; by giving up ego, we gain substance; by giving up fame, we gain tranquility; and by letting go, we gain inner peace.
In the vastness of the mortal world, one finds peace amidst mountains and waters. Life is not always smooth sailing. Because of love, we let go; because we let go, we remain silent; because of understanding, we find peace in a single glance. Perhaps it is the days of wind and rain that carry the weight of life, while the calm, breezy days are better suited for quiet reflection.
A kind heart is naturally beautiful; a direct heart is naturally sincere; a kind heart is naturally gentle; and a pure heart is naturally solemn. Amidst the thousand splendors, in a mere blink of an eye, a century passes and leaves nothing but a handful of sand. Use time as your pen to sow beauty within the tunnel of years. Greet every sunrise with joy and sense it deeply; accept every sunset with release and listen with intention. Shake off the dust of time, return to the essence of life with a pure heart, and treat everything in life with gratitude.
Life is originally a blank sheet of paper. It is only since yellow gave us hope, blue gave us composure, green gave us vitality, red gave us passion, and purple gave us romance, that life has become colorful and magnificent.
