People who are too self-evaluated are often surprised by their failures.
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September 15 09:13:33, 2025
Although the gardener is in his 70s, he never stops working. Every day, he rides a 16-mile mountain road to get to his job, yet his joy remains endless. This kind of happiness comes from within, not from external achievements or intellectual pursuits. It's the kind of happiness that comes from hard work, physical effort, and overcoming daily challenges.
In my childhood, I knew a well-digger who was always full of joy. He was tall and strong, but he couldn't read or write. When he first received a ballot in 1885, it was a revelation for him. His happiness wasn’t based on knowledge or scientific understanding; it came from the simple satisfaction of labor, the strength of his body, and the triumph over obstacles like stones that were not too difficult to move.
The gardener’s happiness is similar. He fights against rabbits every day, treating them as clever and fierce opponents. Just like warriors chasing a wild boar, he defeats them each night, only to face them again the next morning. But unlike the boar, which seems to revive, the gardener doesn’t worry about their return—he keeps going, driven by the energy of his own vitality.
Some may argue that people like us, with education and awareness, can’t experience this kind of basic joy. They might say that fighting a rabbit is too trivial for someone with knowledge. But I disagree. Even a small battle, like fighting against a bacteria, can bring a sense of accomplishment and joy. The emotional depth of happiness is the same, whether you're a scholar or a laborer.
Happiness often comes from struggle. Success is more meaningful when the path is difficult, and even if you overcome the challenge, the journey itself makes the victory uncertain at first. That’s why humility and self-awareness are important sources of happiness. People who don’t overestimate themselves are constantly amazed by their progress. On the other hand, those who overestimate their abilities often face disappointment when things don’t go as planned.
It’s wise to be self-confident but not arrogant, to keep moving forward without losing yourself. Happiness lies in the balance between effort and acceptance, between striving and contentment.
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