Your life, with its footsteps, tears, and laughter, is already a perfect world.
Master Cheng Yen said: "Heaven and hell are created by our thoughts and actions. Do not fear heaven or hell; fear instead the bias of the heart."
Do not expect too much, do not fantasize, and do not force things. Let nature take its course; if it is destined, it will surely happen.
Everyone has the right to happiness, but only a few possess the ability to be happy.
Regarding children: They are like a deposit slip bestowed upon you by heaven. It is not your account, and the password is unknown. Your task is simply to make deposits; when you can withdraw and enjoy the fruits, that depends on the true owner. Do not hold expectations; treat it as an act of devotion.
Peaceful days nurture the happiness of ordinary people, and a tranquil life overflows with simple contentment. Calm years condense into countless dreams. Only when we are internally enriched can we perceive the richness of the world; only when we are kind can we perceive its beauty; and only when we are open and honest can we live freely between heaven and earth. Let us give in the twists and turns of life and reap the rewards in the bright moments. Eternity is beauty, persistence is art, and ordinariness creates greatness. Small fish skim the surface, while big fish hide deep below; without bowing down, how can one look up? Heavy grains of wheat always bow their heads. When you give with an open heart, you gain spiritual solace. Whether through hard work or through success and failure, face it all with a smile, like peach blossoms falling while waiting for the autumn wind.
In this city, it is surprisingly easy to "disappear"—just stop answering the phone. Relationships between adults are no longer like those of youth; for many, all they know of each other is a mere phone number. Time is a wonderful thing; it allows us to see clearly and then let go of what matters little.
