It turns out that many things are never truly forgotten; they are merely sealed away by memory in the deepest corner of the heart. We choose not to recall them, nor do we allow outsiders to touch them. Yet, when they occasionally appear in dreams, the pain is acute, leaving us breathless. A heart that has grown cold remains unwarmed by spring breezes and unmelted by summer rains. Having endured the autumn frost, it is now wrapped even tighter under the cover of winter snows. On this long, winding road, everything falls like fireworks; in the cycle of life and death, whose beauty is truly captivating?
Falling leaves drift into the mysterious void, returning to silence. No force can pull a single leaf back to the branch to make it green and fresh again. This is a flow, a natural process. Eventually, it will sink into the soil, turning into sludge to nourish new life. This is its own continuation and transcendence, and the eternal moment of the falling leaf's beauty.
“Walking along the river without getting your shoes wet” tests your skill and self-control. When you look down, remember to look up at the sky as well. Observe quietly and deeply, keep your heart as still as water, and be modest and cautious; then things will come easily. Humans come into this world not to suffer, so we should not frown all day, filled with sorrow, sadness, distress, and disappointment. A life lived this way holds no joy.