You Cannot Keep Me Down

In everyday life, whenever I want to give free vent to my gloomy, pent-up feelings caused by some sad interaction with other people, I try to say to myself, “Correct your conduct by observing that of others.” Even if I don’t like others’ conduct or if I guess it is not right, it’s still just a matter of my code of conduct: “I never do that kind of thing.”

Basically, we couldn’t expect the outside world to change, and I wouldn’t deserve to anticipate the world to change, so, instead, I would clarify the contours of my world. I am the only one who could protect my body, mind, and soul and keep them healthy, and I wouldn’t need to bother choosing actions that would hurt them with my hand.

Also, my life is my own, and I wouldn’t want it to be swayed in strange ways by outside influences. I wouldn’t think it is marvelous and fantastic to live a life driven by the outside world or even my temporary emotions, so I need to be vital for this purpose: my ideals are not to lead a luxurious but peaceful life.

Becoming strong could often be painful and lonely in business, study, sports, and anything else. Nevertheless, in the end, being strong seems to be the most self-friendly way to live my ideal life.