There are two ways I approach life. In the first, I place myself on the stage, interacting with everything in this world; in the second, I step into the background, watching others perform their roles.
When I am on stage, I see myself as no different from others, nor different from the birds, trees, insects, or fish. Human suffering stems from the illusion of superiority; some suffer because they place themselves above others. Simple necessities like eating and dressing become complex problems due to human greed. Similarly, life and death are natural occurrences, yet humans attach the concept of "suffering" to them. This is because we expect the Creator to treat us better than the plants and animals.
Therefore, I prefer to live like the flora and fauna. Whether in gentle breezes or harsh winters, they live steadily. As Zhuangzi said, "They live leisurely, unaware of why they live; they obtain everything, unaware of why they obtain it." They flourish or lie dormant according to their nature. They never question the purpose of life or complain about fate. To them, living is the method, and living is the purpose.