Gentle breezes and light clouds represent good weather, just as a calm and elegant demeanor defines a noble character. Being "calm" means having inner wisdom; one does not need intensity to stand out, but rather relies on authenticity and approaches the world with tolerance. Excessive joy or sorrow drains one's vital energy and breeds resentment, eventually disrupting inner harmony. Learn to let go of what is trivial and minimize concern for what is necessary. Face the bustling world with composure. In this life, the most important thing is to maintain a joyful heart. Living with a calm mindset allows worries to vanish naturally. When we learn to enjoy the process of living, life becomes more meaningful. As the saying goes, "to gain, one must let go": by giving smiles, we gain friendship; by being tolerant, we gain magnanimity; by being honest, we gain true friends; by letting go of pride, we gain substance; by releasing vanity, we gain freedom; by being generous, we gain a good reputation; and by letting go of attachments, we gain inner peace.
There are times when an inexplicable melancholy sets in, making us want to retreat from conversation and simply stare into space in silence. There are nights when, in the stillness, we realize it is not insomnia, but a stubborn refusal to sleep. There are songs that suddenly evoke the memory of a person. There are moments when someone tells us, "You have changed," leaving us overwhelmed with complex emotions. —The self we have lost can only be slowly reclaimed.