To the Youth

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The world is fickle; there’s no need to cater to it. People’s kindness or indifference shouldn’t be taken to heart. The body is among all things, while the mind is focused on all things. Live a life: So what if you’re tall or short; so what if you gain or lose; so what if you succeed or fail. Talking about a relationship: What does it matter if it’s cold or warm? What does it matter if one laughs or cries? What does it matter if one thinks or forgets? By facing the world with an honest attitude, one becomes strong! When you succeed, your story becomes a legend! When you fail, your story becomes a joke! When you give up, your story is just one case! When you refuse, your story becomes nothing but a blank! When you give it your all, your story will be a wonderful memory! Life is, in fact, just your own life. No one can decide the direction for you on the path ahead; no one can wipe away the tears from your eyes for the wounds in your heart. Having gone through the ups and downs of life, I have experienced the warmth and coldness of human relationships; having witnessed how things change while people remain the same, I have learned to heal myself. When there is suffering, release it within oneself ； With tears, I willingly taste it. Through wind and rain, one learns about life; after hardship comes sweetness, and thus one understands what it means to live. In fact, life is a kind of experience, a journey of trials, a moment of enlightenment, an opportunity to learn! Year after year, we shouldn’t sigh over what we’ve lost; day after day, we shouldn’t give up despite fatigue. We keep moving forward, stopping from time to time, while cherishing those around us. To live a life, one needn’t seek grandeur; just stability and peace are enough. One needn’t chase wealth and honor; having a clear conscience is sufficient. Do not become complacent when successful, do not give up when defeated; do not be arrogant in times of success, and do not become humble in times of hardship. I know what warmth and cold are like, and I understand both sorrow and joy. I don’t seek countless relationships; I only want one true person. I don’t desire a wealthy life; I just want to never be greedy. Treat others with a kind heart, and live with an optimistic heart! What is life, after all? Life is the path beneath your feet; no one can decide the direction for you. Life is the wounds you suffer, with no one there to protect you in person. Life is the tears you shed, with no one to wipe them away for you. Life is about experiencing, but more so about going through things; it’s about becoming stronger in the face of storms and more independent during difficult times. Having understood the fickleness of human relationships, I’ve learned to let go; having seen how things and people change, I’ve learned to forgive. Life makes you mature; it forces you to swallow bitterness and hide your tears. It teaches you how to be a person and how to handle situations. First, it makes you go through hardships, and only afterward does it allow you to enjoy comfort and ease, so that you can truly understand how interesting life is.