When we see others making mistakes, we might feel a hidden sense of superiority, thinking, "I am smarter than them." However, truly wise people observe why others fail, use it as a warning to themselves, and strive to avoid making the same errors.
Human life is fleeting, like the single season of plants. The span of a hundred years is not long at all. We should cherish every moment and hold fewer grudges. Facing setbacks is inevitable in life; enduring slight grievances, accepting criticism, and bearing some hardship are merely part of daily life. Do not perceive these as personal attacks or develop opposition against others. In reality, these are all life lessons bestowed upon us by fate. Without experiencing these trials, how can we learn resilience? How can we learn tolerance and composure? How can we truly understand the essence of life? Whether rugged or winding, every journey in life is a unique and beautiful scenery.
In a lifetime, one must witness a scene that stirs the soul: snowy mountains, grasslands, and blue lakes, with the sky vast and distant. One glance reveals a fairy tale, another reveals the horizon, like a dream that takes root in the heart. I am not greedy; I only hope that my current friends remain unchanged and that we can gather again in the future, regardless of money or fame. We can drink freely and eat heartily, enjoying a carefree life and forgetting our sorrows. In our old age, we can embrace each other to recall the past, gazing at each other in the twilight.
Life is not inherently bitter; the bitterness comes from excessive desires. The heart is not inherently burdened; the weight comes from holding on too tightly. Desires are like sand in one's hand; the tighter you grip, the more you lose. Gain and loss are relative. When you gain, you may be losing; when you lose, you may be gaining. The concept of "letting go and grasping" (She De) means giving up confusion to gain enlightenment, giving up the small to gain the great, giving up illusion to preserve truth, and giving up the virtual to obtain the real. Look at things from a broader perspective; everything flows with destiny, bringing true peace.
