Moving toward maturity through reflection

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No one can truly share your emotional pain, no one at all. In this world, only you are the master of yourself. Don’t be too dependent; learn to strive for what you want on your own. Others can only give you advice on how to move forward – it’s up to you to make the effort. Don’t be timid; have the spirit to take risks. Step out of your cozy home, be brave enough to face repeated failures, and confront those critical and harsh faces out there. Through continuous challenges and efforts, strive to become mature and perfect. Human nature is still selfish; everyone has to strive for their own goals, and whether intentionally or not, they will always end up harming the interests of others. This happens unintentionally, so don’t have too high expectations of others, nor make promises lightly, because when you fail to keep them, it gives the impression of dishonesty and results in the loss of credibility as a person ； Don’t set too high expectations for yourself, because the higher the expectations, the greater the disappointment, which can also take away your confidence and optimism. Sometimes, there’s no need to be too strict with oneself; allowing yourself some indulgence from time to time is also a form of enjoyment. While alive, one should live with dignity as a human being; such dignity is noble and inviolable ； Do not give up this dignity for the sake of profit; for once you do, you lose a certain spirit as well as the sharpness that should be part of one’s character. Therefore, one must strive to preserve this noble dignity and prevent it from being trampled upon by others at will; one should firmly establish one’s own personal dignity – standing upright like a tree, and lying down like a roadbed. Being overly immersed in the past only leads to greater depression and endless sadness; don’t look back – the road ahead might be brighter. The most fundamental relationship between people is an economic one. Human society has different social classes, and those who live in the same social circle tend to be able to communicate their thoughts easily. When a person moves beyond his own social class and engages with society, he also transcends himself, advancing further in terms of his existing qualities and achieving a greater breadth of perspective mentally. Therefore, we must constantly surpass ourselves in order to continue to develop. Actually, it’s great to go for a walk in the twilight – the atmosphere is hazy, the mood is relaxed, the steps are leisurely, and the thoughts are free as the sky and sea. The most relaxing time of the day for people is undoubtedly the period when the sun sets; it is the most romantic and peaceful time for city dwellers. It would be a mistake to miss this moment of fading twilight, so we should try our best to find a sense of comfort in this time. Life is inherently colorful, so there’s no need to view it in a gray light. We should approach life with a wider range of interests and add more vibrant colors to our lives. One must love life and maintain an ever-upward attitude; in that way, life may not become dull. In a person’s life, the influence of the environment cannot be underestimated. In this sense, it can be said that the environment shapes a person, and it can also change them. This post was last edited by dwf198208 on 2009-4-1 14:56.]