Life is Full of Troubles, But True Liberation Comes at Release

Tell yourself: This is my last life, I will forever depart this illusory world.

There's nothing worth dwelling on for a long time, even if there are occasional grudges and complaints,

but I will quickly remind myself to maintain mindfulness and awareness.

May you, be well in this life, may you, be happy in this life.

All those desires beyond your 'perception' are just delusions,

they are not your 'destined' fate; either they are traps or fleeting.

Sometimes, people are like a pot of water being boiled – over time, it becomes boiling water;

if the time is short, the heat is insufficient; it's not warm water, nor is it hot water,

it cannot be used for drinking and is of no use; it's much more refreshing and simple to drink cold water.

Middle age is about cultivation and grace, being generous and tolerant, self-discipline and accommodating others, embracing all things, and being unconcerned;

Middle age is about temperament, elegant and graceful, carefree and unconstrained, with a profound sense of optimism,

with a sense of serenity, expressing oneself with restraint, and embodying composure amidst boldness.