That deep green lake, that scattered sunlight, that low bridge pier. They are memories—unerasable shadows of heartache that linger silently in the depths of my years, accompanying me through countless lonely moments. Looking back, you stand at the very center of my heart, warmly yet cruelly stripping away my youth. I have faced those extraordinary times with a facade that is both strong and fragile, navigating through them alone, from the first memory until now. And you are already long gone, no longer by my side.
Life inevitably includes moments when we take the wrong path. What we truly fear is not losing our way, but realizing we have gone astray and not knowing how to find our way back.
Life is like a dream, and a dream is like life. Once we understand the truths of existence, we can remain joyful and enterprising at any moment, finding happiness in fulfilling responsibilities and overcoming hardships. The laws of nature are constant: there is loss and gain, joy and sorrow; thus, even hardships are an essential part of the journey.
One who cannot learn to obey cannot become a great leader.
If you cannot return to your center, if you cannot find your true self, you will spend your life dependent on external distractions, and your spirit will never truly grow.