Life is inevitably filled with pain and troubles, but we need not torment ourselves. If we stare only at the ink spots on a white wall, darkness will obscure our entire vision. Similarly, if we cling to certain fragments of life, we lose the wholeness of our existence. Letting oneself go and ceasing self-torment is a form of great wisdom.
Circumstances change over time, and our mindset should adapt accordingly. When stepping back, one must have the mindset of one who has stepped back; while in office, one should maintain the spirit of one who is serving. Expecting others to view you the same way at all times is unrealistic and a one-sided attachment. The essence of life lies in understanding, and the trick lies in reason. Striving deliberately for an exceptional life often leads to the sea of trouble caused by self-inflicted anxiety.
Keep your word, no matter how foolish it may seem. Even a foolish promise is better than being untrustworthy.
Life is like a white horse passing a narrow crevice, fleeting in an instant. Why worry so much? Whether it is family, friendship, or love, What remains naturally by our side is the most true and enduring.
Just as water turns to ice in a cold moon, and ice melts back to water when it warms up: when sentient beings are deluded, they bind their nature into mind; when they attain enlightenment, they dissolve mind back into nature.