Life needs the warmth of sunshine, the nourishment of dew, the touch of greenery, and above all, the support of courage!
The path of life is winding and rugged, making encounters with obstacles inevitable. When faced with difficulties, people tend to make one of two choices: one is to summon courage and press forward; the other is to escape and give up.
To be honest, I am the second type of person. I am not brave enough to face life, nor strong enough to withstand hardships. I am prone to escapism. Whenever I feel exhausted, heartbroken, or wronged, I always want to hide away. I once yearned for a small corner where I could crouch and find solace—a place to lean against the wall, enjoy my solitude, and "heal" my wounds. Under the dim light, my shadow would stretch beside me; in those moments, I didn't feel lonely. I even wished to become a shadow, hiding within the darkness to avoid being hurt!
I am a person of intense longing, and I have given my all. To pursue my dreams, I gave up playfulness, abandoned laziness, and sacrificed my freedom. Yet, the final outcome struck me like a bolt from the blue. I lost. I failed to reach my goals and lost my position. Despite gritting my teeth through repeated failures, hoping this time I could prove myself to the world, things did not go as planned. I failed the exam! This time, I simply cannot summon the courage. I am filled with sadness and frustration. I chose to evade and surrender; I cannot bring myself to open a book again. I am paralyzed by fear and the sense of defeat. I ran away to Lijiang all by myself, seeking to escape the pain, to "heal," and to find where I truly belong!