In the bustling world, as years rush by, what we wish for and what we do not wish for are not as important as being content② with our choices.

  人间熙熙攘攘，岁月匆匆忙忙，所愿，所不愿，皆不如心甘情愿。

  At a certain age, one must learn to be calm and non-competitive③, to go with the flow of life and embrace all that comes naturally.

  Many things in life are already destined④. What stays does not require effort; what leaves does not deserve⑤ it.

  生命中的很多事情，其实早已注定。留得住的，无需用力；留不住的，无需费力。

  Treasure those who arrive, and release those who depart. If you cannot change the course of events, let them unfold naturally; if your heart harbors⑥ no expectations, find peace in every circumstance.

  来者要惜， 去者要放。如果无能为力，那就顺其自然 ；如果心无所待，那就随遇而安。

  What you perceive⑦ as a regret might actually be a fortunate escape.

  你以为的遗憾实际上可能是幸运的逃脱。

  Do not be greedy⑧, for you cannot possess all things. But do not lose heart, for you will never be left with nothing.

  别贪心 ，你不可能什么都拥有；也别灰心，你不可能什么都没有。

②content ['kontent] adj.满足的；满意的

③competitive [kəm'petətıiv] adj.竞争的 ；有竞争力

④destined ['destınd] adj.注定的；命定的；前往的

⑤deserve [dı'z3:V] v.应得；值得；应受

⑥harbor ['ha:bə(r)l n.海港；避难所

⑦perceive [pə'si:v] V.察觉；感知；理解

⑧greedy I'gri:di] adj.贪婪的；贪心的渴

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