The best version of myself

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Reading the sentence \"Always wash away a lazy heart with a sense of shame,\" I thought of my grandmother. When my grandmother was alive, her daily routine was very regular: three meals a day, with very little or no dinner at all. She mainly ate light meals, but she also liked braised pork. Every time I saw her eat meat, it made me feel extremely happy. Sometimes, back in our hometown, I would handle the cooking while she prepared the meat; through observing her, I learned how to cook meat. I would cook meat for my grandmother, and my skills in this area were even better than my mother’s. Grandma always wore beautifully blue, hand-dyed coarse cloth clothes; she would only change to the cotton clothes she made herself in winter. In summer, she wore a bustier that she had sewn by hand. She had no more than three or four pairs of shoes: a pair of pointed rain boots, a pair of pointed sandals, and a pair of cotton shoes. Life is kept as simple as possible, with an open and optimistic personality. At the age of 96, she was still in good health. Sometimes when I think of my grandmother, I think of her appearance and smile; more importantly, it’s the spirit she gave me. The fewer demands one has for a luxurious life, the more one will obtain. By maintaining a kind and humble heart and moving forward with determination, life always rewards us with sunshine. There are many times when one must walk the path of life on their own, with no one to guide them. There are many responsibilities that one must bear on one’s own; no one else can help you. Live optimistically, and life will reward you in return. Whether one is diligent or not, it’s still just one day; whether one is optimistic or not, it’s still just one day. One should be grateful for everything they have – youth, health, and everything else they possess – and above all, one should have a kind and sincere heart. If one feels tired, it is because there is still a sense of responsibility within, as well as a drive for progress and relentless pursuit. One should speak less and do more, or even just act without speaking; one must maintain integrity, be strict with oneself, act with honesty, and be generous toward others. At all times, one should reflect on oneself, and strive to be the best version of oneself every day, in line with the expectations of family and friends.