When happiness arrives, remember that it is not eternal; when pain strikes, realize that it too shall pass. We should enjoy what life brings and accept what life takes away. Since coming is accidental and going is inevitable, there is no need for sorrow; instead, maintain a sense of inner peace.
Being 'muddled' is actually a state of fortitude, tolerance, and flexibility. The time and degree to which one masters this vary from person to person, but it requires self-control and constant introspection to fully grasp this profound wisdom. As the Qing Dynasty literary master Zheng Banqiao once said: "It is difficult to be wise, it is difficult to be muddled, but it is even harder to move from wisdom to muddlesness."
Life works in such a way: if you wish to be with the wise, you must become wise; if you wish to be with the excellent, you must strive for excellence. Learn to discover the strengths of others and transform them into your own, and you will become wise; learn to seize life's opportunities and turn them into your own growth, and you will master your destiny. Learn from the best to become the best version of yourself. Borrowing the wisdom of others to achieve personal success is the path to greatness.
Life often requires us to experience imperfection to understand completeness—to find the joy of reunion through the longing of separation, to appreciate the value of loyalty through the pain of betrayal, and to understand the depth of lifelong companionship through the sorrow of heartbreak.
There are many opportunities in life to change one's destiny. You may choose not to believe in romantic love, but you must never stop believing in love itself. You may be indifferent, but do not be cold-blooded. For instance, if you see a beggar on the street, you might choose not to give money due to indifference, but that is not because they might be a fraud. To walk by without even a glance while others offer a small coin is to lack human warmth.
