Life is like the sea; only through ocean voyages do we know its vastness. Life is like a forest; only through trekking do we discover its richness. Life is even more like the sky; only by soaring can we experience its breadth and the freedom of flight. Experience allows us to grasp the true essence of existence, perceiving the vibrant colors of life rather than its paleness. Since life is inseparable from experience, let us look back at our journey with a calm mind, free from regret.
A kind heart is naturally beautiful; a straight heart is sincere; a compassionate heart is gentle; and a pure heart is solemn. Amidst the fleeting prosperity and the passing of a century, all turns to dust. Let us use time as stationery to sow seeds of goodness in the corridor of years; embrace every sunrise with mindfulness, let go of every sunset with grace, and listen to the world with intention, shaking off the dust of time. With a pure heart, we return to the essence of life, greeting all with gratitude.
No endeavor in this world is without hardship; life itself is a process of cultivation. Why use a restless heart to mistreat yourself or betray the passing years? In life, it is wise to cultivate the habit of thinking, "It is good to have it; it is also fine not to." In this way, one can turn suffering into joy. Living is itself a form of practice.
Nothing in this world can be predicted. The only things we can grasp are what we see and possess in the present moment. When you can study, study; when you can work, work; when you can love, love; and when you can marry, marry. If the environment does not permit, do not force it; when the opportunity arises, do not let it slip. This is a worthy philosophy of life.
As we grow older, we realize that life sometimes requires patience. Let what must come, come; let what must leave, leave. Do not force, and do not cling. What is difficult to accept will eventually become clear; what is not obtained will eventually come in another form. Do not be anxious and do not complain; simply wait for time to provide its answer. Perhaps the answer itself is not what matters; once you let go, nothing seems paramount.
