The Journey of Life
True freedom isn't about being yourself or being the yourself others want you to be; it's about returning to your original, authentic self. The more people and things you can't stand, the more you'll see, the more mature you've become. And when you can calmly accept gains and losses, and gracefully experience joy and sorrow, that proves your life's perspective has grown higher.
People are often like those in *Dream of the Red Chamber*, but live like those in *Water Margin*, wanting to connect with the brothers in *Romance of the Three Kingdoms*, but constantly encountering demons and monsters from *Journey to the West*. All sorts of disappointments are common, and they come and go repeatedly. If you can't learn to let go and be accepting, you'll surely perish prematurely on the journey of life.
When you have some idle time, learn to be like a tea connoisseur. Brew a pot of fresh tea, contemplate the tea's essence in each cup, savor the fragrant aroma, and entrust all your worries and uncertainties to the clear, fragrant tea, cleansing your mind and soul.
