A life without purpose is drifting; a life with purpose is sailing.
Some people react with defensiveness when they receive criticism, perhaps because they feel they are completely right, or they're afraid of losing face. Actually, when you encounter criticism, you can do two things: one, do your best to do what you should do, and two, talk to the person who is criticizing you, listen to their feedback – you might discover where you went wrong. The person offering the criticism could be a valuable person in your life.
Be kind to yourself, starting from your heart. The world you see is only an appearance; the voice of your soul is the true essence of life. A fallen leaf can be a sign of decay or a sign of rebirth, depending on your heart's direction. Beautiful sunshine cannot enter a heart filled with gloom. A hopeful heart will judge events in a positive way. The sun's warmth comes from endless passion within. To pursue a beautiful life, you must first beautify your own mind.
Don't attribute everything to luck; perhaps you haven't put in your full effort. The amount you put in determines the amount you receive.
Choices determine a life! A favorite quote: Why can a compass draw a circle? Because it's moving; the heart remains unchanged. Why can't you achieve your dreams? Because your heart is unstable; your feet aren't moving! A life without a plan is like a jigsaw puzzle; a life with a plan is like a blueprint; a life without a goal is like wandering; a life with a goal is like sailing!
