Do not be concerned about gains or losses, nor compare what you have with what others possess.
There are four levels of work: First is livelihood; people must first solve the problem of food, having a job to survive, which is the foundation of work. Second is career; when food is no longer an issue, work gradually becomes a career, turning into a spiritual pursuit and a source of achievement. Third is joy; working is enjoyable, and one feels that work is full of fun. Fourth is self-transcendence; one completely merges with the work, and work becomes an inseparable part of life and existence.
In this world, there are talented "poor people" everywhere. They are erudite and highly skilled, even possessing extraordinary abilities, so why do some end up impoverished and unsuccessful? Meanwhile, many people without remarkable talents achieve fame and success. Everyone has two shoulders supporting one head, so why are our lives so different?
Time flows like water. We have laughed, experienced the changes of the world, endured the warmth and coldness of human relations, and suffered through deep or shallow fates. The journey of life is a hustle, constantly overcoming obstacles and hardships, growing and being grateful along the way. Admire spring flowers, watch autumn petals fall, cherish understanding. The journey is hurried, merely a passage that accommodates both gain and loss. Release your mood, return freedom to your soul, and let life sing all the way.
On a barren land, grass grows fastest, then shrubs emerge slowly, followed by various mixed trees; the grass and shrubs disappear due to lack of sunlight. Long after, pine trees grow from under the mixed trees, gradually surpassing them, and eventually stand tall for thousands of years. People are the same; some are like grass, shrubs, or mixed trees, growing fast on the surface but not lasting. Others grow slowly, but like pine trees, once they grow, they become great talents.
