Chapter 8: Life Perspectives

"You''ve had more ups and downs in your journey than I have. It seems you''ve crossed fields frequently, but you''ve still achieved great results. I haven''t changed fields, and I am afraid to do so."

“你的经历比我还要挫折起伏，感觉你跨专业很勤，但都能做出成绩，我没有跨专业，我不敢。”

"I''ve studied traditional Chinese medicine and the art of numerology. The best state of being is to be non-compete, keep everything in the status quo, be in harmony with nature, and be free from desires to achieve a sense of ease and happiness. "

“学了中医、学了易学数术明白最好的状态是不争、无为、顺其自然、无欲则轻松自然、健康开心、怡然自得。”

"However, I believe life is about striving. Striving brings happiness and peace of mind. The outcome doesn''t matter as long as you did your best in the process and can remain true to yourself.

What is the definition of a human? One must exist within certain social relationships. The children raised by wolves are not considered humans. The primary distinction between individuals lies in their social connections. True happiness comes from knowing oneself better and understanding what one truly enjoys and pursues. Striving is about getting closer to the ideal self in reality. Even if it''s just a tiny step forward, it brings joy."

“但是我觉得人生状态就是要争，争则开心争则心安，不论结果，只看过程自己是不是尽力而为了，是不是可以做到无愧于心？处在一定社会关系中的才叫人，狼孩不是人。人与人之间的区别，主要还是在于社会关系的区别。真正的开心是更好的认识自我，知道自己内心深处究竟喜欢什么？到底在追求什么？努力是让现实中的自己更接近理想中的自己，哪怕只前进了一小步即是快乐。

While people only pay attention to results, we should prioritize the process and pay less attention to the outcomes. I''ve been ordinary throughout my journey, but my strength is never giving up. I''ve graduated from an ordinary school and have an ordinary life."

世人重结果，而自身要重过程，淡化结果。我一路走来一直普通，但胜在不曾放弃。普通的学校毕业，所以我有一个普通的人生。”

"When you strive, you fall into someone else''s game.

“争正好落入别人的棋局。

Life is like a chess game; everyone is trapped in the labyrinth.

世事如棋局局新，众生皆陷入迷津。

Who knows the strategies? And who remains at peace?

试问何人知晓谋，