Living Too Seriously Leads to Suffering
To have a beautiful life, you must have eyes that can perceive beauty, especially eyes that can find beauty in differences. The rising sun has brilliant radiance, the setting sun has splendid hues. Tender branches have the freshness of spring, and fallen leaves have the majestic beauty of autumn. The grand avenue has a vast view, and the small path has a secluded charm. The sea has a thrilling roar, and the stream has a pleasant tranquility. Peacocks have enchanting feathers, and pigeons have pure and innocent wings.
People say that those who are restless are all in a single thought, and if your heart doesn't move, how can you contend with it? Rather than arguing, observe your heart; rather than being troubled, observe the scenery. A quiet heart brings tranquility everywhere – watching flowers bloom and fade, observing clouds roll and drift, a cup of tea calms the heart, and a fragrance brings peace. A glimpse of beauty stills the mind, bringing contentment and serenity; a place to relax the mind, clear and refreshing. Turning back at every turn, it's just a matter of no harm.
Even if no one applauds you, gracefully exit, thanking yourself for your earnest efforts.
Some things, if you can't see clearly, will cause you to be troubled; once you see clearly, you'll feel pain. Life is like a grain of dust – superficially, you think you are the master of your own destiny, but in reality, you are controlled by heaven and earth and human beings. Many things change, and you cannot influence them; you can only accept them with grace. To live happily, you must learn to do things clearly and be a person foolishly. There is no perfection originally, once you see everything, the stains are also revealed. The more you have virtues, the more the stains are glaring. Living too seriously is the reason for your suffering.
