Do not easily abandon what belongs to you, lest you leave behind regrets and remorse; and Do not blindly pursue what is not meant for you, for in doing so, you may lose your self-confidence and dignity. True friends are those with whom you can reunite without awkwardness, no matter how much time has passed or how far apart you have lived. You might still share the same temper, speak loudly, or be unconcerned with appearances, yet you remain happy, relaxed, and natural. They will ache for your sorrows and rejoice in your successes. Friends are not made of glass; one should not treat them with excessive, fragile caution.
Overcoming shallowness and ignorance is not achieved by criticizing others, but through self-strengthening and reconstruction. Use your mind to think rather than blindly conforming. To charge into battle at every command is to be destined as cannon fodder. Only wisdom can bring tolerance, and only tolerance can grant the heart greater freedom. Just as the mysteries of the far side of the moon are only revealed to those who fly high enough.
In life, there is often a balance of "much and little": excessive wealth may lead to less time at home; excessive beauty may lead to more modest dressing. Too many thoughts may result in fewer achievements, while too many achievements may shorten a long life. Excessive reading may lessen cunningness, but too much cunningness diminishes peace. Excessive toil may result in less income, and excessive power may challenge integrity. Too many lovers may lead to less sleep, and too many friends may lead to fewer hardships. However, more laughter leads to less illness. How much do you possess, and how much do you lack?
In the journey of life, perfection is often just an aspiration, a vision within our hearts. Some matters, if approached with heart and effort, are beautiful even if they are not complete. Some emotions, if cherished and pursued, are pure even if they are not perfect. Though life has its brilliant moments, it is mostly composed of tranquility. We must walk our own paths and do our own work. Within the ordinary rhythms of life, we enact our own stories, moving forward without regret!
