A reflection of life

A very thoughtful article 🍅

The places we can never return to are called "homesick lands." The places we can never reach are called "dream lands." The places we can occasionally visit are called "hometowns."

When you're hungry and have a piece of bread: If you share half, that's "brotherhood." If you give two-thirds, that's "love." If you give it all, that's "parental love." But if you hide the bread and claim you're hungry too, that's "society."

Friends are like "raincoats"—even if you don't think about them on sunny days, they'll accompany you during rainy seasons. Colleagues are like "costumes"—no matter how deeply you're immersed in character on stage, you have to take them off backstage. Lovers are like "silk pajamas"—no matter how luxurious, they aren't worn out often. Spouses are like "coarse cloth garments"—not beautiful, but they shield you from wind and cold. Children are like "undergarments"—whether comfortable or not, only you know. Parents are like "old cotton-padded jackets"—unfashionable and heavy, but the most protective and warm.

What is happiness? Having no burdens on your mind is "happiness." Being free of illness is "blessing."

In a lifetime, when we rush to the end, we realize that true happiness and ease don't come from wealth or power but from a healthy body and a peaceful mind.

As the saying goes: "A body free from illness is light as a feather." Anyone who has experienced a serious illness knows this truth.

People who live a burdensome life carry things they don't like in their hearts. Even more burdened are those who worry about tomorrow's problems today. The ones beyond help are those who carry too many unnecessary things.

Often, people lose happiness in greed, health in busyness, trust in suspicion, and friendships in pettiness.

Don't compete, and you'll feel relaxed. Don't compare, and your journey will be smooth. Don't crave, and your life will be peaceful. Life is short—it passes in the blink of an eye. Don't save the best things for last; if you save too much, you'll end up with nothing.

Don't argue with small-minded people, don't get angry with family, don't torment yourself, and don't let your mood stay sour.

Live each day joyfully, spend each day comfortably, don't let trivial matters weigh you down, and don't listen to gossip.

Happiness is not difficult; the challenge lies in finding peace within yourself.

Once, we thought the year 2000 was far away. Now, 2000 is nearly 25 years past. Once, we thought 2024 was far away. Now, 2025 is here! Once, we thought "growing old" was far off. Now, we feel that "youth" was a long time ago.

Time is fleeting, and much of life is already gone. Don’t say there’s still a long way to go—the rest of your life is truly precious.

Cherish the present and take care of yourself. Live joyfully and take each day as it comes.

Dedicated to family, old classmates, and old friends!