09/25/2025
I didn’t write this, but I love this, and I choose to live by it
When things remain unresolved, read a book.
Standing at life’s crossroads, unsure whether to turn left or right, the wisest choice is often not to rush ahead, but to pause. Reading becomes a quiet harbor for the soul.
If you don’t yet know which path to take, then wait—wait for time and life to reveal their answers. A line from the Tao Te Ching once carried me through some of my hardest days: “All things rise together, and I watch as they return.” It taught me to face uncertainty with stillness. Through those years, I realized that just as nature has its rhythm and cycles, every difficulty and dilemma in life has its own timing and turning point.
True growth is not about finding immediate solutions, but about learning to settle into ourselves during confusion and waiting. To let the dust settle requires two things:
First, the tempering of time, which gives us resilience and patience;
Second, the nourishment of books, which grant us clarity and inner strength.
In books, we converse with minds across centuries. From their wisdom, we draw comfort and light. Slowly, we learn to transform “waiting” from torment into practice, and to see the “unknown” not as fear, but as possibility.
So when life feels suspended, open a book. The answers may not appear at once, but your heart will grow clearer in the company of words—until you can step forward with calm and courage.
What book are you reading today?
