Once, a monk asked Master Xiujing: "Why do those who have achieved great enlightenment never become confused?"
In life, it is best to go with the flow; when the heart is at peace, joy follows naturally. If the mind is not distracted, one can view life's pains lightly and remain detached from fame and profit. Maintain a positive and balanced mindset: seek what is essential while letting go of the unnecessary, act where needed while restraining where not. There is no need to mask your true self or curry favor with others through sycophancy; simply be a simple and authentic person. Inner peace is the most beautiful state of being. Do not have excessive expectations, do not make unfounded assumptions, and do not force outcomes. If it is destined to happen, it will naturally unfold.
Those experiences I once thought I would remember forever, separated by long stretches of time, have their details blurred and my state of mind changed. They have gradually detached from the person I once was, becoming mere memories.
What cannot be understood is misinterpreted; what is not satisfied with mere misinterpretation is dissected. Misinterpretation is the fate of geniuses, while dissection is the end of idols.
The issue does not lie in what a person can scorn, belittle, or criticize, but in what they can love, value, and appreciate.
The place closest to you is often the farthest to reach; the simplest tone requires the most arduous practice.
Those who constantly believe others are paying attention to them, or who desire such attention, tend to live more troubled lives.
A true strong person is one who, in the quiet of the night, takes out their heart, mends its tears, and puts it back in place. Upon waking, they rise again with renewed vigor and boundless confidence.
The meeting of kindred spirits does not occur in the vast crowd, but in the depth of the heart.