A collection of life lessons and wisdom

wisdom
that Mommy sent me. Saved here for future reflection.
Author

Phật Pháp & Đời Sống

Published

July 8, 2025

I am not the author of the content below. I only asked ChatGPT to translate the original text from Vietnamese to English.

When You’re Tired and Busy, Read These Words

  • The things that trouble you will one day make you smile when you look back.
  • Sunflowers are very persistent — they always turn toward the sun, even if they get scorched and burned.
  • When your talent can’t keep up with your ambition, calm down and keep learning.
  • Work when you’re clear-headed, read when you’re confused, sleep when you’re angry, and reflect when you’re alone.
  • No matter how hard it is, be persistent.
    No matter how good-looking you are, stay humble.
    No matter how lacking you feel, stay confident.
    No matter how much money you have, always save.
  • Your path is your own. Don’t plan your life using someone else’s standards.
  • The day you waste today is the day someone who passed away yesterday desperately longed for.
    The present you hate is the past someone in the future wishes they could return to.
  • If you can’t master your thoughts, you’ll become a slave to your emotions.
  • Avoid making any decisions when you’re crying, especially when you’re emotionally unstable — it’s best to avoid speaking much at those times.

Reflections on Life

  • Life is too short to waste even a minute on people or things that make you unhappy.
  • No one walks with you forever, so learn to embrace solitude.
    No one can help you forever, so always strive for yourself.
  • Life has so many beautiful things — don’t let others’ stares make you feel uncomfortable.
  • Don’t overthink the same issue repeatedly.
    Don’t invest all your feelings into one person — you still have your parents and friends.
  • Feeling negative is normal, but you must remember it’s only a small part of life.
    During that time, try to stay emotionally strong.
  • Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. Even mistakes aren’t a big deal.
    Life is full of right and wrong — when you look back, what’s “right” or “wrong” often no longer matters.
  • In life, there’s no hardship that can’t be overcome — only mindsets that are hard to understand.

Wisdom for the Heart

  • If someone suddenly stops contacting you, it’s okay.
    If they suddenly contact you again, it’s okay too.
    These things don’t need to be explained.
  • If they don’t understand, explain.
    If they understand, no need to say more — just smile.
  • All worries begin in your own mind. Since they start there, they can also end there.
    If you’re sad, cry it out, then go invite someone to play ball.
  • If you say you’re going to do something, then do it.
    Even if it’s clumsy or silly, that’s still better than breaking a promise.