My heart was pricked. This is just an immature life that has been mercilessly broken. Fate is so unfair to these two trees. Do the weak not even have a chance to survive? As life itself, the Metasequoia tree still receives sunlight and rainwater; And the little tree stood so helpless beside it. So I stopped looking at the water spruce, let alone the small tree. Scenery is no longer scenery.

However, after a rain in early summer, I was stunned when I accidentally glanced at the once heartbreaking Green Throw. The small tree did not wither, but was covered in green leaves. If the beauty of small trees used to be a kind of tender beauty, now it is a mature, strong, and weathered beauty. The fresh green leaves happened to cover the deep scars. Although still short, it is no longer the weak little tree.

Unchosen suffering is inevitable in life — losing a friend, parent, or loved one — these are losses we will face at some point, and there’s nothing we can do to prevent them

It’s hard to move on from such pain, to continue living as we did before, or even better. And I believe this is especially difficult for those who aren’t accustomed to suffering. The more we learn how to endure suffering, the better equipped we are to handle these situations

This is why I believe we should intentionally seek out "chosen suffering." The reasoning behind my belief is explored in today's reflection, entitled "The Path to Resilience🌹”

I invite you to read it with an open mind and heart. I'm convinced that the more willing we are to embrace and choose the challenges we face in life, the better equipped we'll be when unexpected difficulties cross our path

By the end, I hope you'll understand that life's beauty is inseparable from its pain. There is no bloom without thorns, no light without shadow, no growth without struggle

These aren't just obstacles; they're integral to our journey. The way we navigate these challenges defines who we become

I suffered. I learned. I changed.

And so can you.

🔗 Link below! Enjoy!🌹

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Pei Gong came from over a hundred riders to meet with Xiang Wang on Dan Ri, and arrived at Hongmen. Xie said, "I and the general have made great efforts to attack Qin. The general has fought in Hebei, and I have fought in Henan. However, I did not realize that I could enter the pass and defeat Qin first, and I was able to see the general again here. There are rumors of petty people today, which have caused a rift between the general and the officials..." Xiang Wang said, "This is Pei Gong's left Sima Cao, who spoke without warning; otherwise, how could we come here?" Xiang Wang stayed with Pei Gong to drink on the same day. Xiang Wang and Xiang Bo sat facing east, while Yafu sat facing south. Yafu, Fan Zengye. Pei Gong sat facing north, while Zhang Liang served west. Fan increased the number of Xiang Wang and raised three jade pendants to show it, but Xiang Wang remained silent and did not respond. Fan Zengqi went out to summon Xiang Zhuang and said, "The king cannot bear to be a person. If he enters before his birthday, and after his birthday is over, please use sword dance to kill Pei Gong who is sitting there. Otherwise, if he belongs to all, he will be captured." Zhuang then enters for longevity. At the end of his birthday, he said, "The king and Pei Gong drink, and there is no joy in the army. Please dance with a sword." Xiang Wang replied, "No," Xiang Zhuang drew his sword and danced, and Xiang Bo also drew his sword and danced. He often covered Pei Gong with his own wings, and Zhuang was not allowed to strike.