Learn to find joy and happiness in work, and spread that happiness to others.
Men may never understand that her reliance on you stems from seeing you as her everything; her frequent calls are her way of wanting to hear your voice; her temper is a plea for your comfort and care; and her jealousy is a manifestation of her deep love. A woman's tears are her way of turning grievances into water, saving all her tenderness for you.
Nothing in life can be predicted; the only things we can grasp are what we see before us and what we hold in our hands. Focus on your studies when you are a student, work with dedication when you are working, love passionately when you are in love, and commit fully when you marry. Do not force what the environment does not allow, and do not let go when the time arrives. This is the essence of living.
Living in a humble room, befriending objects, and enjoying solitude—especially in the quiet mornings. I am no more lonely than a duck in a lake or the lake itself, for all things are connected. Much like a dandelion in the vast grassland, a bean leaf, or a flying insect, we are all part of the world and never truly alone.
A tender green leaf, picked in the early morning, seems to age through its processing. Losing its initial luster and freshness, it becomes like a hunched elder, curling up in a dark, sealed box, quietly awaiting its fate.