Life does not require regret, for past events are but like a passing breeze; life does not need regret over missed opportunities, for what is destined to come will eventually arrive; life does not call for despair, for grayed hair, once colored by worry, is hard to re-dye; and life does not need lamentation, for losing self-confidence means losing everything.
Regarding consumption, traditional views suggest being more liberal. Rather than saving up with no joy as we age, it is better to spend some money and enjoy the happiness of life while we still have time. However, even those with a modern consumption outlook should be prudent, keeping some savings for emergencies.
Even if people know that flattery is a form of false currency, there are still those engaging in this transaction.
Once milk is spilled on the ground, it cannot be picked up again. The best way to avoid this is to drink it while it's hot. Once the goddess of opportunity passes by, she is gone forever. The best way to catch her eye is to treat everyone passing by with the same respect and attention you would give a goddess.
There are two ways to walk the road: either to venture forth alone or to follow the crowd. Choosing the former may lead to setbacks, walls, and pain, but you are the protagonist of your own life, able to experience different situations and view unique landscapes. Choosing the latter offers safety, stability, and comfort, but you may merely linger in the eyes of the crowd, following the mundane path of the world. Each choice has its pros and cons; it depends on what you are willing to do.
I originally hoped to catch a single strand of spring breeze, but you gave me the entire spring. I was willing to carry away a single splash of waves, but you gave me the entire ocean.
Ultimately, the scenery of life is the scenery of the mind. Keep a good mood, and the world will smile at you. Things you don't care about cannot pressure you; even if they are very important, if you don't care, they cannot torment you. Power is the goal you aim to reach. Whether you care or not, you cannot deceive your subconscious mind. Consciousness is much smarter than you realize.
