Many endeavors are abandoned halfway not because they are too difficult, but because success feels too far away. To be precise, we do not abandon because we fail; we fail because we abandon.
When you have six apples, do not eat them all. Share five with others. On the surface, you have lost five apples, but in reality, you have gained the friendship of five people. When others have fruit, they will likely share it with you. You might get an orange from one person and a pear from another, eventually acquiring six different kinds of fruit and the friendship of six people. Giving up is often a form of wisdom.
We should learn from the sunflower and be people who actively absorb positive energy. In fact, life does not have many great storms; most troubles are self-created. What is meant by self-created trouble is absorbing too much negative energy. Like the sunflower, face the sunlight wherever it shines. Interact more with excellent people, discuss healthy and uplifting topics, and think about issues beneficial to personal development. If your heart is filled with sunshine, even if it rains in life, it will turn into a spring rain.
Whenever I visit a new city, I like to wander around casually. It is inevitable to get temporarily lost on the way, but one must have a sense of direction in mind and remember the way back home; otherwise, one will feel unsettled. Life is the same. You may roam the world, build careers, explore the unknown, and seek love, but never forget the way back home. This "home" is your self, your own inner world.
The wise are tolerant. The wiser a person is, the broader their mind and the greater their capacity for tolerance. They understand the world and human nature deeply; they see things clearly, think openly, and let go easily. They also keenly realize that yielding a step in dealing with others is elevated, and stepping back is the foundation of progress; being kind to others by a fraction is a blessing, and benefiting others is the foundation of benefiting oneself. The benevolent are also tolerant. Those with a spirit of benevolence are certainly tolerant. "Revere the elderly as your own parents; treat the young as your own children." They do not impose harsh demands on themselves, nor do they impose them on others. Therefore, compared to those who are sharp-tongued and jealous, tolerant people naturally have more friends, more happiness, and thus a longer life. Tolerance wins people's hearts.
