Life is like a vast river. Our purpose is to wander joyfully within its currents, flowing with the tide, rather than struggling to force the river to flow according to our own will. One cannot reach a joyful destination through a joyless journey.
Rely on yourself; to change your destiny, you must rely on yourself. Everything requires persistence, patience, and utmost effort. No one is born strong; strength is forged through tempering. To achieve something meaningful, one must compete with and surpass rivals. While competing with the weak offers higher odds of victory, it rarely leads to greatness; only by competing with the strong can one expand their space for survival and become truly powerful.
Learn to be wise: You were not born into royalty, so do not adopt the maladies of princes and princesses. They have the time and wealth to gaze at the sky or dwell in melancholy; you, however, must strive forward, bearing the burdens of family and life. Do not waste time on complaints or grievances—no one has wronged you. Do not compare yourself to fictional protagonists who are born with beauty and extraordinary opportunities; only by remaining strong and facing life with composure can you grow.
Through the years, experiencing the warmth and coldness of human relationships and the various flavors of life, we become mature and strong. True security can only be provided by oneself. Therefore, strive to be your best self and live the life you desire. Do the necessary things, walk the proper paths, and do not falter or waver. No matter the difficulty, tell yourself: even a little progress every day is better than standing still.
A kind heart is naturally beautiful; a straight heart is naturally sincere; a kind heart is naturally gentle; and a pure heart is naturally solemn. Three thousand splendors pass in the blink of an eye; a hundred years later, all becomes a handful of sand. Use time as your paper, sowing seeds of goodness in the tunnel of years. Embrace every sunrise, sense it with your heart, accept every sunset, and listen deeply, shaking off the dust of time. With a pure heart, return to the essence of life, and with a grateful heart, embrace everything life brings.
Life is like tea—its richness is known only after tasting; life is like a journey—its depth is known only after walking it; time is like wine—its essence is known only after the intoxication fades. Human life is about enjoying the process. Standing by the river of time, through winters and summers, all is unsaid, as long as there is warmth in your heart. Observe the vicissitudes of the world, the blooming and falling of flowers, without regret, as long as you remain grateful. In life, the more composure you have, the more breadth and calm you possess. May the past fade like smoke, leaving only a smile.
