A father asked his son to jump off a table. The boy was hesitant due to fear. The father promised, "I will catch you," but when the boy jumped, the father did not catch him. He told the boy, "In this world, do not trust anyone blindly; if you choose to believe, see if they can follow through." A few days later, the father asked him to jump again, promising to catch him. This time, the boy jumped and the father caught him, saying, "Remember, your parents are always your reliable support."
If the gentle breeze has feelings, the bright moon can bear witness; if the falling flowers have feelings, the flowing water can understand. What cannot be erased is the lingering loneliness; what cannot be untangled is the winding predestined affinity; what cannot be severed is the interwoven longing. If the beauty has dreams, the gentleman can interpret them; if the gentleman has words, the beauty can listen. When all prosperity fades, it all seems to turn into misty rain.
Women should learn to love themselves, as this will make them more outstanding and more valuable in the eyes of others. If you give too much to others, you will become weak; once your utility is exhausted, the relationship is over. Therefore, do not always try to please others; excessive concern only makes you appear humble. Only by pleasing yourself and letting others please you will you gain true value. Life is short, so please be kind to yourself.
Every day, we scrutinize many things—what we eat, wear, and use, as well as our relatives and friends—yet we never examine the thoughts within our own minds. We simply accept whatever they tell us. Once we perceive these thoughts, we must have enough mental capacity to embrace and accept them. This is a skill that cannot be given to you; you must cultivate it yourself.
Perhaps one should try to forget, yet one cannot help but reminisce, as love, hate, and resentment intertwine like silk. One can only lament the passing of time, counting the luxuries that are about to drift away, and pressing indelible memories deep into the heart. Sipping coffee, tasting the bitterness, one can still feel the authentic emotions of joy and sorrow, longing and solitude.
