When the mind is calm, one can hear their own voice; when the heart is clear, one can perceive the true nature of all things. What we struggle to let go of is often not what is truly worth treasuring. Life often moves too quickly, so we must learn to stop and watch the wind and clouds, sit and admire the flowers blooming, sink deep like the sea, and settle into a state of peaceful observation. When the mind is calm without ripples, everything reflects naturally; when the soul is still, a single moment becomes eternity. It is not just like a spring that brings cool comfort all year round, nor just like a steep peak that adds height and dignity. It is even sunlight, even spring rain. No, even these are not enough; I must be a kapok tree beside you, standing with you as a tree. Our roots entwine underground; our leaves touch in the clouds. With every breeze that passes, we greet each other.
Everything should come to an end—ending all karmic ties, letting go of past possessions, and releasing what should be let go and what should not be owned. In making this decision, the heart aches until sensation is lost. What is it that one doesn't understand? When nothing is left, what use is it to miss a love that had a beginning but no end? To others, one is merely a passerby, an untrustworthy stranger. Nostalgia is pain; letting go is simply heartbreak. Farewell.
Destiny is not something mysterious; it is the fruit produced by the blooming of oneself. How you choose determines how destiny unfolds. The more effort you put in, the more fruit you will reap. The harder you work, the luckier you become; destiny is held in your own hands. True love does not necessarily mean possession, nor does it always last; possession is not always true love, yet it can last a long time. Human emotions are always profound and unpredictable.
Yesterday has passed, tomorrow has not yet arrived, but today is real. Why lose your current mood to the regrets of the past? Occasional venting through complaints is necessary, but endless complaining only adds to your troubles and demonstrates incompetence. Complaining is a fatal negative mindset; once it becomes a habit, life becomes dark, leaving you without peace and bringing misfortune to those around you.
