When you are thin, others urge you to gain weight; when you are slightly chubby, they praise your slimness; when you are overweight, some say a curvy figure is lovely and there is no need to lose weight. Only when you are deeply mired in obesity and find that losing weight is harder than quitting drugs, will others suggest that you should lose weight. Therefore, do not blindly follow the opinions of others. If you are not disciplined enough with yourself, no matter how clever you are, you will never master your own destiny.
Learn to face life with a smile and let life illuminate your journey. Do not frown at life's hardships; instead, embrace youth, accumulate experience, and enrich your life. Only after experiencing the vibrancy of youth can one turn towards a life of focus. Only through focus can one find stability, peace of soul, and mental maturity.
Nothing in this world remains unchanged. Whether it is emotions or experiences, there will always be fluctuations and marks left behind. As time passes, everything fades—the dreams we had, the paths we walked, and the hardships we endured. Although everyone starts from different points, we all head toward the same end: returning to dust. Whether life is filled with poverty, wealth, joy, or sorrow, we all reach the same conclusion. Therefore, why dwell on sorrow? Why not spend your years living joyfully?
When facing current troubles, the best approach is to try to temporarily set them aside and shift your focus to broaden your perspective. Otherwise, obsessing over them will only lead you deeper into despair and add unnecessary misery.
