If the mind is filled with distractions, even the quietest place will feel restless. What truly troubles us are not objective things, but our subjective thoughts; the key lies in whether our inner peace has been disturbed. When I was born, perhaps God had his eyes closed, for he placed no gold in my hands and no crown upon my head. I was so foolish back then, but now I understand that the sweetest fruits are those harvested through labor. A genius may take on great tasks, but only through hard work can they be accomplished. Time did not leave me behind; rather, I failed to keep pace with it. In one hand, I hold the fleeting glow of fireflies, and in the other, a decade of deep meditation. You would discard a piece of gum once its flavor has faded, so why do you struggle to let go of someone who no longer loves you? Tears will not help you achieve anything. What you desire can only be attained through practical action, not through words alone. If I point at a mountain and command it to move, it will not come to me, especially since I lack such power. Therefore, if the mountain will not come to me, I shall go to it.
