Slowly, you will realize that you must learn to treat yourself well. Because few people truly care about you, and they may not necessarily be by your side when trouble arises. Therefore, you must learn to take care of yourself.
It is a foolish act to refuse to accept reality when something cannot be changed.
Practicing Buddhism is actually a very ordinary thing, as simple and routine as eating or sleeping.
Let go. There is no need to argue for clarity in everything in life. Just as clear water has no fish, a person who is too meticulous has no friends. Arguing with family might win the argument but lose the kinship; arguing with a partner might win the point but fade the affection; arguing with friends might win the debate but destroy the friendship. You win the argument, lose the emotion, and ultimately, hurt yourself.
By offering a ladder to others, you too will enjoy the joy of reaching the summit.
The most enduring battle in life is the war between yourself and your own self.
Love should be worth it, and letting go should be graceful!
Master Haitao said, "To cultivate compassion, one must let go of selfish love. There is too much self-centered love in this world; people often only love themselves."
On the road, listening to others' stories with admiration, one might sometimes forget the fictional elements within them. Even if they are mere hearsay, I find myself recounting them vividly to others, over and over, treating them as the essence of life. For I mistakenly believed that what I had been searching for all along was hidden within these beautiful stories.
In the early morning, I pull aside the window screen, and the warm sunlight washes over my face. The sun brings warmth and a gentle fragrance, warming my heart. Oh, how I love the sun! It is embedded in my heart, making me intoxicated and opening my soul... The sun has truly moved into my heart, making everything so bright and full of light!
