No matter how difficult life may be, the road must still be walked, and life must go on. Do not be too hard on yourself, nor should you be too demanding of others. Abilities vary in magnitude, and skill levels differ in height. One should not demand perfection in all things, for no one can ever be a perfect being.
In fact, humans possess a soul. If a person loses their soul, they are left with nothing but an empty shell, living a life that is utterly devoid of vitality and interest. However, since the "soul" is invisible and intangible, one may sometimes lose it without even realizing it.
We have all deeply loved certain people. When in love, we often mistake the morning and evening for eternity, and momentary intimacy for being loved for a lifetime. We make promises, longing to hold hands until old age and live happily ever after. Then, it all disappears. We finally realize that "till death do us part" is a rarity, and happiness is a mysterious and fragile thing. Perhaps love has nothing to do with happiness. Perhaps the ultimate happiness in this life is unrelated to the person deepest in our hearts. Maybe one day, we will hold another person's hand and spend a lifetime quietly gazing at the scenery as it unfolds.
Many people constantly pursue perfection. In reality, imperfection is also a form of perfection! Perfection itself is inherently imperfect! The beauty of Venus lies in her broken arm, which provides vast space for imagination; the beauty of meteors and ephemera lies in their brief brilliance, which draws more attention. For the vast majority of people, most of the time, one can only rely on oneself. It does not matter if you have no prominent family background, have not met a benefactor, or have not attended a prestigious school.
When a wise genius crosses the threshold into life, their thoughts, upon attempting to spread their wings, caress poetry with their gaze and incubate poetry with their eyes. However, upon encountering common, hard obstacles, this poetic egg shatters. For almost everyone, the moment the foot of realistic life touches the ground, it steps on this mysterious egg that never hatches.
