"One cannot ride two horses at once; once you mount one, you must let go of the other. A wise person disregards anything that distracts their focus." Human life and energy are limited. We must learn to be like a spotlight, filtering out the interference of trivialities and focusing all our resources, energy, and passion on our goals.
Do you ever remember those times when we struggled together? Do you find that you have drifted far from the past, yet it remains so familiar? Do you remember the laughter in the dorms, the chatter in the classrooms, and the joy found in the routine of school life? Time flies, leaving only nostalgia. In a fleeting moment, you have already drifted away.
You seek understanding, but often receive only misunderstanding, for understanding is a form of love, and without love, who is willing to spend time truly knowing you? You seek support, but often encounter resistance, for support implies shared responsibility, and unless people are of one mind, who is willing to stand by you? You seek kindness, but often receive only hurt, because people tend to love themselves most. That is why a soulmate is someone who understands, supports, and treats you with kindness. Because of love.
When troubled, try to reflect on the source of your worries, and you will find that most are not significant; it is the preoccupation that creates the worry. We must realize that everything that happens is meant to be, driven by cause and effect. Be grateful when things go well, and let go when they do not. Life is short; there is no need for regret. If it is beautiful, it is called splendor; if it is difficult, it is called experience. Forget your worries and live every day happily.
Life is like a train ride. The passing scenery may be beautiful and make you reluctant to leave, but you must always move forward. You leave, telling yourself, "It's okay, I'll come back to see it again," but in reality, you often never return. The passing time, the retreating landscapes, and the people we meet—eventually, they all drift further and further away.
