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I don't know since when life changed its original course; more and more trivial matters needed handling, and time was cut into countless fragments, so my visits to the library grew fewer and fewer. After the pandemic began, the library switched to a reservation system,…

One emotion I have never experienced throughout my life should be jealousy; I may not even have experienced envy. I never begrudge others' lifestyles, social status, or economic conditions, so there is no comparison and thus no inferiority or superiority complex. Anyway, everyone is equal;…

Of all the hobbies I have kept throughout my life, the two that have lasted longest are reading and writing. When I was in primary school, I first finished the books in my own home—actually not many, just some Chinese classics of literature. Then I…

Before I had fully recovered from the car accident, my mind could not help turning to the question of what sport I should take up to replace cycling if I never rode again. The first thing that surfaced was actually horseback riding—riding a wild, untamable…

Going forward, I will slow down my pace even further and lighten my burden. I will no longer work or update articles on weekends and holidays. I hope fellow patients will stop consulting me on weekends. My working hours on weekdays are set at 8:30–12:30…

Because I wrote earlier about being in a depressive episode and in poor physical health, many readers have continuously shown concern and sent greetings. I am deeply grateful for everyone's care. Lately my physical condition has been very good; I have not coughed for nearly…

For a normal person, more than ninety percent of our time is spent in a very familiar environment, day after day repeating the same life. Even if we occasionally travel and leave our usual place of residence for a while, such occasions are after all…

Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival. I wish every reader a happy Mid-Autumn Festival and may all go well with you! Thank you so much for your support and company over the years. When I was myself ill, I felt the support of readers from all…

Walking the plain path, one follows only one's own will. The secluded person remains upright and auspicious, never losing composure within. — Xici/Xiang Commentary I, on the Hexagram Lu (Treading) After our child left for college, an extra room opened up in our home. I…

All men are ants, but I wish to be a glittering ant. — Winston Churchill September 1st is the first day of the new school year, and every school is welcoming its new students. This date is a special one in China, as it has…