THE NEXT PARAGRAPH

Life is a long, tedious story. Only the person who consistently focuses on the next paragraph of the story can read it successfully. Every person’s life is this kind of story, whether they are small or big, whether they live in ordinary circumstances or in lofty and splendid conditions.

The truth is, life often involves tough experiences. Regrets over missed opportunities, the pain of past events, memories of being mistreated by others, and complaints about one’s own flaws and limitations—these can all lead a person’s thoughts in a negative direction. When someone is affected by these, their life can become stuck.

In such a situation, wisdom is to look forward rather than backward. One should focus on future days instead of past ones.

Everyone is creating their life’s story with words and actions. However, no one knows what future stages will come or where the story will ultimately go. Therefore, it is important to embrace each new stage and keep moving forward, aiming to write the next chapters of the story.

In life, true significance comes not from what one has achieved but from how one has lived. It is possible for a person with a low income to lead a good life, while a wealthy person might end up living poorly. An uneducated person might show more wisdom in their dealings, whereas an educated person might prove to be inept in handling their affairs.

Don’t focus on what you’re achieving in life. Instead, focus on how you’re living your life. The person who knows how to live a good life is the one who has truly succeeded in this world. He is the one who has led himself to the future he was meant to realize.