My name is Li Juan, and when I was 50 years old, I looked back on my life and realized that a woman's happiness is not only measured by money. In the last few decades I've been through, there have been four important choices that I don't seem to be able to do well.
I come from an ordinary family, and my parents are hardworking and simple, giving me a warm family atmosphere. When I was young, I was full of hope for the future and longed for a happy family and career success. However, it backfired, and I lost my way on some key choices.
When I was young, I was full of yearning for love, but in the process of pursuing passion, I chose someone who didn't really know how to cherish me. He is a man with a strong career and excellent appearance, but he lacks warmth on the inside. Our marriage was not without happy times, but gradually, I found myself insecure in my relationship. It wasn't until I was 50 years old that I realized that true happiness is not based on good looks and career success, but on deep spiritual connection and sincere love.
In my career, I have always pursued higher achievements. When I was younger, I put a lot of time and effort into it, and I achieved some remarkable things. However, all this doesn't seem to give me real satisfaction. While pursuing career success, I neglected the company of my family and missed the precious time to accompany my children to grow up. I finally understood that the definition of success should not only be the position and salary, but also include the warmth of the family and the laughter of the children.
When I was younger, I always neglected my physical health. In pursuing my career and taking care of my family, I often neglected my diet and exercise. It wasn't until I was 50 years old that I realized that health is the truest happiness. Having money is important, but being able to maintain good physical condition is true happiness.
In the pursuit of my career, I often neglect my relatives and friends. The stress of work made me distant, I didn't respond to my family's concerns in a timely manner, and I lost some valuable friendships. By the time I realized this, something had already changed. When I was lonely, I realized that maintaining relationships is far more important than career success.
At the age of 50, I was in a crisis in my life. In the face of my choices and pursuits, I felt lost and helpless. At this critical juncture, a mysterious letter made me re-examine my life. The letter mentions what exactly my dreams and true happiness were when I was young. I began to trace the bits and pieces of the past, looking for my lost self.
Gradually, I revisited my love, career, health, and relationships through recollection and reflection. In the process, I experienced the twists and turns and impermanence of life. Every choice has its own impact, and what I once overlooked is now a wound in my soul. However, I don't regret it, because it was these experiences that made me stronger and more mature.
After the age of 50, I understand that in this life, sometimes it is not only money that can be happy. Love, career, health, and relationships are all important factors that make up happiness. In the process of pursuing our dreams, we should know how to make trade-offs and cherish the happiness in front of us. At this age of realization, I began to re-plan my life and inject more warmth and love into the years to come. Perhaps, true happiness is found in this process.