Life consists of three days: yesterday, today, and tomorrow. There are three stages of learning: youth is like the rising sun, adulthood is like the midday sun, and old age is like a flickering candle. Truth, goodness, and beauty: truth is the skeleton, goodness is the meridians, and beauty is the flesh!
After experiencing much in life, I have gradually changed, making happiness a habit. I discovered that my joy can be infectious. When asked why, I simply say: happiness is a habit. I should live every day happily, learning to forget what should be forgotten and learning to let go. Although I may not satisfy my material needs, I have learned to comfort the emptiness in my soul. Having walked through it all, understanding is enough.
Stillness is both external quietude and internal peace. It is not only a way to cultivate character but also a treasure for regulating the spirit. To see a thousand mountains yet remain calm, to sail through a thousand ships yet remain unruffled. Stillness is to curb impetuousness and achieve a "clear and quiet mind." Lao Tzu's "doing nothing" implies that through stillness, one can discern the essence of all things. Only with a quiet heart can one perceive reality.
An apple tree finally bore fruit. In its first year, it produced ten apples, nine of which were taken away. Frustrated, it refused to grow further. In reality, it could have continued to grow; once it becomes a towering tree, the forces that once hindered it will become insignificant. Growth is the most important thing. For those striving in their careers, consider the wisdom in this parable.