Only by being like a flowing stream can one be truly good.
A person should have a calm and composed demeanor, not elated by others' praise or saddened by their own misfortunes, serene and unruffled amidst the waves, fearless of death. Don't be swayed by temptation, interfere with evil, or burdened by worldly affairs; simply seek a peaceful state of mind within. A calm heart doesn't cause life to wither; it allows life's flowers to bloom with pride and beauty in tranquility. Living with a calm heart means that everywhere is filled with the songs of birds and the fragrance of flowers; a calm perspective on life means that life is always peaceful and serene. With a calm perspective on the world, everything appears ordinary.
In life, we rush along, a world seemingly simple yet profoundly complex. When someone willingly sacrifices for you, endures, and changes, please remember to cherish it dearly. Because some opportunities are missed, and they truly cannot be regained. Life isn't just about passively waiting for good fortune to fall from the sky; even then, you must bend down to pick it up.
In the beginning of life, don't treat others as playthings; in the twilight of life, don't treat others as vulnerable targets for abuse; before people, don't treat yourself as a singer; after people, don't treat others as jesters to insult; above people, don't treat others as people; below people, don't treat yourself as a person. Choose good people to associate with, read good books, listen to good words, and practice good deeds. When interacting with people and things, one should act with benevolence like a flowing stream, to achieve a harmonious flow.
Life doesn't need to be meticulously calculated; don't let anger consume your heart. As it is said, 'A lifetime is no more than a hundred years; always harbor a thousand-year's worth of sorrow.' Many trivial matters don't matter when we're just fleeting passersby on this journey through the world. So, why bother with such small details?'
