I am in charge of my own life

Author: Lin Shaobo
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: Life is a mirror; if you smile at it, it smiles back at you; if you cry at it, it cries with you. — Sacré (English)
In French, it is said, "C'est la vie" (Life is like this). Life is composed of countless problems. If you raise questions to life, life will surely give you an answer; if you never ask life any questions, you will never be able to take control of your own life. Try simple questions to understand the true meaning of happiness:
When you have a house key in your hand, will you wait for someone to open the door for you?
A four-wheeled vehicle without a spare tire, and always at risk of breaking down, would you dare to drive on the highway?
I have a little bird in my hand. Guess if it's alive or dead?
If you failed your driving test 271 times, would you still insist on taking it?
Would you be afraid to go out because you opened the newspaper and found car accidents every day?
This book explores urban life issues from perspectives such as soul purification, emotional indulgence, self-awareness, social lessons, breaking habits, strengthening life resilience, and planning for success. It adopts a question-and-answer format as an introduction, begins with a short story, and unfolds in a simple yet profound manner, as if listening to a wise monk teaching Zen. It feels like a gentle breeze and an awakening.
Try simple living and pursue joyful emotions—this is what the author wants to express in the book and what people in the bustling city long for.