Everyone goes through different stages and turning points in their process of growing up. And when we reach a certain age, we should know how to say goodbye to vanity and pursue a more authentic and heart-satisfying life.
There is a cloud in the Analects: "Learn and Xi it, don't you also say it?"The first step to saying goodbye to vanity is to recognize that the true value lies in learning Xi and growing. There is no end to learning, and we should be proactive in exploring new knowledge and skills to improve our abilities. Through continuous learning and Xi, we can continue to enrich ourselves so that we can better face the challenges in life.
At the same time, the Zhuangzi wrote: "When looking at heaven and earth, how short is its life?”。Vanity allows us to chase the outward appearance, while the truth requires us to focus on the inner qualities and spiritual planes. Saying goodbye to the age of vanity makes us more deeply aware of the transience and fragility of life, so we should cherish our time more and focus on cultivating inner peace and balance.
The ancients said: "If the name is not right, the word is not good." The true self doesn't need to rely on outside praise or attention. Instead of pursuing illusory fame and fortune, we should live our true selves and take responsibility for our actions and choices. It is only in reality that we can attain inner peace and contentment.
Say goodbye to vanity and embrace your true self, which is the only way for a person to grow. Let us let go of the burden of vanity, embrace true value and meaning, and face the world with our true selves. Only in this way can we find true happiness and fulfillment.