Sword-Like Letters and Correspondence | Carry More of Others' Goodness, and You'll Have Less Resentment
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Life is full of heavy thoughts, like a mountain pressing down on your heart. Does anyone in this vast world not have worries? Only a saint, detached from worldly affairs, wouldn't. We all carry burdens, worries that are unique to our circumstances—a rich person's concerns differ from a poor person's, a grown person's from a child's. However, no matter our situation, we must maintain a sense of balance, avoiding selfishness.
This world is immense, and we must adapt and have a broad perspective. Too many worries lead to excessive anxiety. Ultimately, we are responsible for our own happiness—fortune and misfortune are often beyond our understanding; it's best to remain 'contentedly vague.'
A heart full of others' kindness brings less regret; a heart full of one's own mistakes brings more responsibility. Conversely, dwelling on negativity is simply a battle with oneself.
As a commoner, one shouldn't fret over matters of state; focus on your daily life and do it well, and the nation will prosper.
'A sea of thoughts', as Lu Xun said; 'Thoughts can waste one's life', as Su Shi said. If you lack the extraordinary talent, don't use grand pronouncements. If your worries are like a calm lake, quiet and peaceful, a refuge from troubles.
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