Think of life as a journey

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I once came across an interpretation of life: life means living a wonderful life from the moment one is born. This kind of explanation is amusing; it reflects more of a sense of helplessness in life, yet it also shows resilience and the courage to go on living. 　　 　　Some people believe that one can only lead a fulfilling life by achieving success; only those who are successful have the time to enjoy a wonderful life. So they must struggle, endure hardships that ordinary people cannot bear, and face trials that ordinary people cannot tolerate. Some even believe that we must endure great hardships in order to experience sweetness. However, such a life goal seems too cruel. 　　 　　For example, your life goal is to accumulate a fortune of 100 million. Then, after working hard your entire life, you finally manage to earn 100 million, only to find that you are in your 80s and your life is coming to an end. If all the time you spend is hell in pursuit of a goal, then your entire life is hell. The moment the goal is achieved, heaven loses its meaning to you. 　　 　　The path of life is not a path of suffering; if it does not bring you happiness, then do not take this path. The German revisionist Bernstein once said, “The ultimate goal is unimportant; the movement is everything.” ”If a person’s birth is like a blank sheet of paper, then the outcome of that person’s life is already determined; it’s like a painting, and what is painted on it and how it is painted depend on us. By using artistic sensibility and processes to depict our lives, I believe this painting will surely become a treasure; there has never been any outstanding work that did not stem from the artist’s passion for it. Br>In fact, as long as you pay attention and feel it, every day of life can be lived in a wonderful way. When you see the first rays of light in the early morning, you will realize that life is wonderful; the sunlight too can change because of you, shining for you – so why not enjoy it? Perhaps the outside world is not merely dark and terrifying; it’s one’s own confusion that matters. As long as you actively seize every moment and appreciate each sight, there will be color in it. When you draw colorful comics, you’ll discover that even plain paper can have beautiful colors – why not appreciate that? Perhaps life isn’t monotonous and dull after all; it’s just that we haven’t noticed it. Colors are everywhere, it depends on the mindset with which we look at things. Add flavor to life, bring color to its splendor, and find joy in it – only then can you understand the meaning of life. You don’t have to be a ascetic. 　　 　　No one has to live a heavy life. There’s a poem I really like that says, “You know, you cherish it; the flowers strive to bloom.” ； You don’t know; you despise it, yet the flowers strive to bloom. ” 　　 　　The simple phrases “You know,” “You cherish,” “You don’t know,” and “You despise” effectively summarize two entirely different attitudes toward life. In your little world, you are the ruler who controls everything. Well, it depends on you whether your world and your life are wonderful or not. 　　 　　No one has to live a heavy life; it is people’s right to choose such a life — you don’t have to, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist. Over the years, \"pseudo-successology\" has been widespread, and we have become its greatest victims. It’s not just that we dare not become slack; there are many things we dare not do – for example, we dare not lose our jobs. In the face of pressure, who says we can’t back down? Retreating is done in order to move forward better; it’s just that many people don’t understand this principle. They think that once one is trapped in a certain situation, they must keep going down that path like a donkey, until that donkey can no longer bear the load and collapses. 　　 　　If you’re tired, try leading an occasionally lazy life; it will briefly ease the burden on your shoulders. Choosing a life that doesn’t go with the flow is a state of mind; it is an attitude toward life that allows the body to relax and the mind to unwind, and it is also an attitude aimed at achieving more happiness and joy.