In this way, one can maintain a mind as calm as still water.
Sometimes I feel lost. Faced with the complexities of life and intricate human relationships, I often feel overwhelmed and uncertain. As Bing Xin once said, "If you are simple, the world becomes simple." Instead of complaining and bickering, it is better to embrace simplicity in the heart, which leads to tranquility and a broad outlook. Approach success and failure with strength and confidence, allow life to bloom even amidst turbulence, and find unexpected beauty at every turn on life's journey.
There is only the heart that is willing to love, or the heart that refuses to.
Our endless needs and desires are the true sources of our suffering; pain is rooted within us. It is as if our bodies possessed magnetism, attracting sharp iron filings that cause pain. Similarly, suffering often stems from our inherent nature's strong attraction to things that cause us distress.
The intellect of most people serves only their desires, leaving them struggling within a cage of want and losing the ability to appreciate greatness. Only through pure, objective thought and the aesthetic appreciation of art can we find true joy. Without this dimension, life remains confined to a shallow level.