The path to Tranquility (spring)
31. Life is a constant attempt
Having a young mindset that is curious and dares to try can enable us to
overcome many difficulties, enjoy the fun of life, and gain growth and
progress from it. Older age does not necessarily mean old, but losing
curiosity or the courage to try new things, even if the body is young, means
that life has lost its vitality.
To satisfy curiosity and see more scenery on the road of life, we need to adjust our direction frequently. We cannot guarantee that we will not take the wrong path, but if we do not make new attempts, we will not have new experiences. Along the way, we will encounter countless obstacles that make us feel discouraged, but curiosity itself is a kind of persistence.
Looking back at the road we have traveled, we feel that we have wasted time and do not want to move forward. The body has begun to age, and the mind has become more stubborn, so we feel that the burden is getting heavier. But looking forward, past failures also mean that we are closer to success. We now know that the path we took before was wrong, and if we did not discover that we were on the wrong path, we would continue to be wrong. So this discovery is also a kind of success.
This is the journey of life. We don't know the destination, but if we can determine which directions are wrong, we will be closer to the destination. Moreover, everything about our lives, we must explore and discover them by self, and we will inevitably taste failure. But as long as we stay humble, open our minds, and seize the opportunity for success, we can get closer to the truth step by step.
Since life is a process of constant trying, it is impossible to be perfect. In many cases, we can only correct the direction while moving forward, and keep getting closer to success. In this process, the most important thing for us is to master the tools of correct thinking so that we can distinguish whether the path we are taking is right or wrong. Once an error is discovered, we need to remain calm and not be led into greater difficulties by negative emotions.
Although we must keep trying, we should also study those methods that can solve problems once and for all. Discovering the truth through experience and lessons is to find the direction that will never be wrong. By honestly facing the past and accepting mistakes and failures, we can also understand our true needs and embark on the right path.
30. Let go of everything in our heart
32. Allows emotions to flow naturally
