Forged Over Half a Lifetime: Silence is Golden
wanted to confide in someone, but swallowed the words before they came out.
was misunderstood by others, but refused to explain, continuing to live…
If life is too smooth, with few setbacks, encountering adversity would easily knock one down. When one truly understands the truth, illusion, and reality of the world, it's no longer sour with grievances. It becomes even more silent, even more speechless, detached from people, discerning matters, without arguing or struggling, without envy or boasting, with a clear understanding, maintaining composure.
Laughing at youth's recklessness, one used to care about the opinions of others, letting idle chatter and gossip disturb one's heart, rushing to defend oneself when wronged, and seeking explanations from everyone when aggrieved. Now, with the passage of time and aging, one gradually comprehends this – why bother arguing and defending oneself when a simple smile would suffice? Life is one's own, and living is for oneself; excessive talking leads to mistakes, so there's no need to cling to it.
Where there are people, there are disputes. Ignore accusations and misunderstandings, and focus on becoming better oneself – that's the best response to malicious mockery. Time is the best answer, though it doesn't speak.
Life is like learning to speak for two years and learning to be silent in sixty years. Speaking is natural, but silence is a skill. Communicating and expressing oneself provides immediate relief, but ignoring others' feelings only leads to a gradual distancing in interpersonal relationships.
'Like seeds forming their seeds, and wind shaking the leaves, we stand silently, and it is beautiful.' Sometimes, silence is more effective than words in reaching the heart.
Walking along the path of life, falls and grievances are inevitable. Some trials can only be endured by oneself. The WeChat public accounts frequently update good articles, read them carefully, word by word, to understand the heart, to dispel sudden sorrow and bewilderment, or to borrow the quiet power of a gentle flower, a leaf, a pavilion, or even a dewdrop.
Remain calm and unruffled, without wasting energy on self-indulgence and strength. The spiritual world 'arises when you reach the end of the river, and watch the clouds rise.'
Perhaps consumed by misfortune or struggling through difficult times, fortunately persevered. After years of hardship, time has passed, and now, a smile is enough. Amidst the diverse and chaotic aspects of life, it's the quiet composure that truly shines. Silence holds immense power, and when rooted in a detached and shallow sentimentality, it allows for a carefree and liberated growth.
In this world, there is kindness and truth. Uphold your responsibilities and be true to yourself. Always believe in silence.
