A Kind of Wisdom: Letting Go

The sky will not remain dark forever. When the dark clouds fade, the brilliant sunlight in the blue sky will illuminate the earth, and the grass will be as lush and green as ever, and the flowers will still thrive and bloom. In life, there are always some disappointments, and things may not always go as planned. However, only by learning to let go, learning to turn the page, can we prevent the dark sky from affecting our mood and avoid being crushed by the burdens on our shoulders. Life is about maintaining a certain state of mind and attitude. Only when we truly strengthen our mindset and uplift our spirits can we truly enjoy a radiant life with blossoming flowers.

Learning to have an empty cup mentality

In fact, truly strong-hearted individuals understand the concept of resetting. After all, when people come into this world, they arrive with nothing and will eventually leave with nothing. Therefore, in this lifetime, aside from experiences, there is not much else. In a sense, life is like an empty cup. If it is filled too quickly, there will be no room for anything else. Learning to reset is about maintaining a sense of moderation, boundaries, and balance. By picking up and letting go, we can truly learn to turn the page, and even reach a state of equanimity, not being overly joyous about material gain or overly despondent about personal setbacks. Yang Jiang once said in her “Reflections at One Hundred” that “God will not bestow all happiness upon one person. Those with love may lack wealth, those with wealth may lack happiness; those with happiness may lack health, and those with health may have regrets. In any case, one must maintain enough composure, enough magnanimity, and enough composure. When facing people and events that need closure, we should be generous and resolute, let go, discard, or even distance ourselves. In this way, constantly emptying ourselves, we can continue to move forward. The most important things in life are experiences and growth, not just success. Because success is only temporary, when you truly understand that success is just a part of the past, you can broaden your horizons and maintain a balanced mindset. Then, you can leisurely and freely walk through this life.

Learning contentment

In life, some people are very unhappy, while others are very happy. Those who live with clarity and understanding gradually realize that the greatest happiness in life is learning to be content. Many people mistakenly believe that success and happiness come from amassing wealth and power. However, in reality, if a person does not have the corresponding ability and strength to control wealth and power, they may suffer in the end. Truly wise individuals will not deplete themselves for unattainable goals and dreams, but will learn to be content. When content, one becomes more willing and adopts a low-expectation attitude, leading to a relaxed state. You will find that, because there is no internal conflict, you will not unnecessarily burden yourself with stress and pain. As a result, your efficiency in tasks will improve, and the outcomes will be better. Therefore, the charm and significance of contentment lie in reducing expectations, maintaining a relaxed state, and doing things more spontaneously. This less purpose-driven approach will make life more relaxed and less stressful, ultimately yielding surprising results. When a person dares to turn the page and not let past events or future uncertainties consume and torment them, their straightforward and decisive approach will undoubtedly make their journey easier and lead to more surprises and fulfillment in life.

Wisdom: Letting go

Mo Yan once said, “Life is like a book, with pages being turned one after another. People must look forward and avoid dwelling on past grievances.” In life, only by learning to reset, keeping a clear mind, controlling desires, and managing our mindset, will we discover the art of letting go. Having a calm attitude and truly being able to let go at any time will allow us to treat ourselves well. Then, life will be the most genuine, flavorful, and experiential for you. By not dwelling on the past, you will not disappoint the present, and ultimately, you can achieve the future. By doing so, you become a transparent and clear-minded individual. Learning to let go, understanding and accepting, and being able to discover the beauty in life at any time and place, will allow you to love everything in reality. In this way, everything you see, hear, and think about will present the best version of yourself, and you will be able to live your best life.