Life doesn't change because of your complaints.
Water becomes clearer the less it's mixed with impurities; people become happier the simpler they are. The fewer things that cloud the water, the clearer and brighter it appears. In life, the more we let go of temptation, the fewer pleasures we seem to have, but because of our simplicity, we experience far fewer worries. Enjoyment always comes at a cost.
The difficulties we face aren't meant to block our path; they're meant to awaken our courage and strength. Not pursuing happiness blindly leads to appreciating life. Carry a smile and walk with a carefree spirit; cherishing those who love you and loving those who love you is a form of wisdom and strategy. This state, like a flowing mountain stream, is as light as clouds and as serene as a lotus – it expresses tolerance with quietness and elevates nobility with optimism.
Life doesn't change because you complain; life doesn't change because you're melancholy. Whether you complain or not, life remains the same; whether you're sorrowful or not, life doesn't change. If complaining leads to sadness, it's because of yourself; if melancholy leads to despair, the fault lies with you. If you cry, life won't weep; if you suffer, life won't be troubled. If that's the case, why not smile? If that's the truth, why bother with melancholy? In life, happiness is a lifetime, and sorrow is also a lifetime; why not open your mind and be cheerful?
After a heavy rain, there are two kinds of people: one looks up at the sky and sees a rainbow and blue skies; the other looks down at the ground and sees mud and water, difficulty and despair. Sometimes, when doing things, you must have a clear direction and purpose. Don't do things like waiting for a ship at the airport or a plane at the dock – it's not others disappointing you, but you holding the wrong expectations.
