Everyone has their own path: happiness lies to the left, unhappiness to the right. Some people habitually walk on the left and see only joy, while others walk on the right and see only sorrow. If you often feel unhappy, perhaps your position is wrong. Try looking to the other side of the path, and you'll find that alongside you there is not only sadness but also joy. Change your habits and move toward happiness.
Treasure what you have and be skilled at recognizing its value.
Not every effort brings a reward, but every reward comes from effort. Striving fills life with vitality, and responsibility gives meaning to existence.
A single unkind thought is the root of nurturing life.
What gradually strengthens you is not persistence, but the ability to let go; what brings you serenity is not gain, but loss; what allows you to start anew is not waiting for things to end, but courageously saying goodbye to them!
When Sun Wukong leaped out of the stone, he had not yet mastered the seventy-two transformations and could not know he would become the chief disciple of Tang Seng and journey to the West with a pig. When Zhuge Liang was visited thrice by Liu Bei, he could not foresee that he would write the legendary 'Battle of Red Cliffs' in military history, winning against overwhelming odds. When Steve Jobs dropped out of Reed College after only six months, he could not imagine he would create the iPhone brand.
I have a friend I rarely contact, but I occasionally send messages to make sure she still exists in this world. We maintain the habit of letter writing because she barely uses a computer or phone. Everyone needs a soul companion—they won't disturb you, yet you can clearly hear their voice, which is particularly precious in this increasingly noisy world.
No matter how uncertain you are about the future, don't forget to set a goal. Your past or present environment is not important; what matters is what you aim to achieve in the future. Without ambition, it is difficult to accomplish great things.
