Self-determined Significance

Yutang Lin

What's the meaning of one's life-long dedication?
Such intention cannot be disturbed by criticisms.
On right path hard to recognize, one walks alone,
Always at ease in absence of attention and glory.

Comment:

The significance of one's life-long dedication to a chosen path should be self-determined. Outsiders' views and criticisms fall short of the essence. As one's conscience stays clear upon reflections, one naturally remains at ease constantly. Single-mindedly and whole-heartedly from beginning till end, one stays far away from worries and sorrows.

Written in Chinese on April 2, 2004
Translated on April 3, 2004
El Cerrito, California


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