If you cultivate, you will reap; if you strive, you will find hope; if you are confident, you will smile; if you let go, you will find happiness. When you view the world with pure eyes, it becomes wonderful; when you live with a calm attitude, life becomes beautiful; and when you face gains and losses with a peaceful mind, life becomes easy. As the years pass, even if efforts seem fruitless, do not complain of exhaustion or sorrow. Not for glory, nor for ostentation, but only for the persistence deep in your heart, to find your true self. In truth, living is all about the state of your heart: having something to cherish brings fulfillment, and having something to persist in brings abundance.
The truly good pursuits in life are simple: a small family, healthy parents, a manageable job, decent income, and a stable life. In peaceful times, those without wealth seek riches, while the wealthy seek simplicity; those without a career strive hard, while those with a career often wish to retire. Everyone desires different things, but after experiencing the ups and downs of life, you will realize that living every day peacefully is the best way of life.