In interpersonal relationships, action is reciprocal. If you want to know what others say about you behind your back, first examine how you speak of others.
We call for understanding, but first, we must understand others' lack of understanding.
Life requires both romance and reality. A life without romance is bound to be flawed, filled with hesitation and regret, only to feel a lingering sorrow when old age arrives. Conversely, a life without reality is desolate; when one eventually falls from the clouds of dreams to the dust of the earth, one will be exhausted and wounded.
The best thing to do in summer is: "林密知夏深，仰看天离离。荷气夜来雨，百鸟清昼迟。" In summer, few things are suitable, except for reading. Reading good books brings peace to the mind, distancing thoughts and bringing a natural cool breeze. Pair it with a pot of green tea to savor the profound meanings within the pages and the vibrancy of life like summer flowers. In the moment of closing the book and sipping tea, one encounters a different self. Regardless of the times, I only care for this moment of tranquility.
Time flies, vanishing like smoke. Looking back through the cracks of years, there is less emotion and expectation. In the hustle of the journey, we often miss the scenery. Once the prosperity fades, life returns to simplicity. On the stage of life, we perform—be it with emotion, surprise, or grief. Every moment of brilliance and every harvest is a gift of life; always believe that beauty is on the way.
Make fewer assumptions about the future, and try not to hypothesize. Treat what you have as everything and the present as eternal. If one becomes too restless, ostentatious, or superficial, one will inevitably face insatiable desires and a restless mind, ultimately leading to exhaustion and worry. Life requires climbing mountains and crossing rivers; there is no need to fixate on one place or stop in one spot. Only by finding joy in hardship can one broaden their vision and expand their mind—to see further and live more freely.
