As the old saying goes, "silence is golden." Humans are given one mouth but two ears precisely because listening should be done twice as often as speaking. In moments where speaking less or remaining silent is wise, silence is indeed the most prudent choice.
We have deeply loved certain people. In the heat of love, we mistook fleeting days for eternity, interpreting brief intimacy as a lifelong bond. We made promises, longing to hold hands and grow old together. Yet, all things eventually fade. We come to realize that "forever" is a rare and unattainable miracle, and happiness is a mysterious yet fragile concept. Perhaps love and happiness are unrelated; perhaps the ultimate peace of this life has nothing to do with the person closest to our hearts. Perhaps one day, we will hold someone else's hand, viewing life's scenery with a calm, flowing perspective, gaining true wisdom along the way.
When we enter the world, we are like a blank sheet of paper. On the long road of life, what matters is not how many scenic spots we visit, but how we enjoy the journey itself. Life offers us not just accumulation, but profound insight. Life is inevitably flawed; its essence is to feel all joy and sorrow. We must learn to accept, endure, enjoy, and cherish everything to cultivate a colorful life of our own.
Some people cannot let go of memories from the past. If you truly cannot release these feelings, remember this: apart from tears, time is what washes away all pain. Time is the best medicine for emotional wounds. There is no path in the world that cannot be traversed; there are only people who cannot think it through. Cheer up! Find some distractions to keep you busy. As time passes, the pain will dilute, much like tea water being constantly added to. Eventually, the bitterness will vanish, leaving behind a faint, sweet aftertaste.
