As long as we view "addiction" as a medical issue rather than a mental one, we will never truly overcome it. Addiction is fundamentally a spiritual problem: people choose to be addicts.
Seeing this situation, Dou Gu ordered his subordinates to withdraw the soldiers from one exit, leaving the other open. His subordinates were perplexed: "General, the enemy is surrounded and has no escape, especially with only a few hundred men! A few more days of attacking will surely annihilate them. Why let them escape?" "It is not to let them escape," Dou Gu said. "Now that they have no retreat, they will fight desperately. Moreover, the valley is lush and well-watered; they won't die of thirst. If we drag this out, our casualties will be heavy even if we win. Therefore, I will let them out and strike them down during the pursuit."
In life, whether it is survival or work pressure, both significantly affect one's mindset. Once pressure hits, emotions can turn sour—leading to anger, irritability, and a feeling that nothing is right. When emotions accumulate without release, it becomes overwhelming. Consequently, those who place more pressure on themselves often experience less happiness.
Most people won't truly know how excellent you are because the majority simply doesn't care. If you are truly exceptional, it may even become a reason for others to envy you. People can tolerate mediocrity, but they struggle to tolerate excellence. The more outstanding you are, the more likely you are to face envy and setbacks. So, when facing pressure, do not let yourself sink into mediocrity. After all, envy is essentially a form of looking up.
Life is a process of mental adjustment. Many people are merely passersby in our lives; no matter how much we miss them, they will eventually leave. Do not dwell too much on those around you or worry about others' opinions. There will always be people who make you sad or angry, not because they are inherently evil, but because you care too much.
Life is a cycle of various changes, composed of both pain and joy. A permanent blue sky exists only in the mind; to demand such constancy from reality is perhaps too much to ask.
