Letting Go Is a Kind of Wisdom

**Letting Go Is a Kind of Wisdom**  

康瑞：算了，是一种智慧

https://www.zaobao.com.sg/lifestyle/columns/story20250414-6154399

(Translated by DeepSeek AI app)

*By Kang Rui, Lianhe Zaobao Supplement, 2025-04-14*  

As we age, we often find ourselves reflecting on the gains and losses of life. Flipping through the pages of our past, failures and regrets resemble silent tides, eroding the sands of time. And so, we arrive at those two words: *let go*.  

In our youth, we believed that hard work could conquer everything. Yet setbacks in our careers taught us the harshness of reality. When a meticulously prepared project is no longer ours, the turmoil within lingers. But what good does clinging do? We gave it our all, yet outcomes rarely align with expectations. Perhaps, *letting go* is the true liberation for oneself.  

The departure of friends often catches us off guard. A single farewell might become a permanent goodbye. Looking back at their retreating figures, our hearts fill with melancholy. Yet comings and goings are the natural rhythm of life. Instead of clinging, it’s better to accept with grace. As we wave goodbye, we whisper to ourselves: *let go*.  

Gazing into the mirror, the fine lines at the corners of our eyes tell stories of time. No matter how diligently we care for our skin, years inevitably leave their marks. This is nature’s gift—why fear or resist it? Each wrinkle is a memory of days gone by. Accept it, smile, and softly say: *let go*.  

Love once burned brightest in the palette of youth. Yet relationships that end without closure often leave hearts shattered. After much reflection, we realize not all bonds are meant to last. Instead of dwelling, release with courage. A single *let go* becomes both a release of the past and hope for the future.  

Our bodies no longer move with the agility of youth; even exercise cannot reclaim those fleeting strides. Gradually, we learn that every stage of life holds its own beauty. Acknowledging our limits, accepting our present state, and saying *let go* brings peace.  

Life’s choices are always trade-offs. Faced with an enticing opportunity that demands sacrificing family stability, our hearts waver. Yet we come to understand that imperfection is life’s wisdom. Relinquishing some things to cherish what we have, a whispered *let go* lightens the soul.  

When others harm us, we’re fortunate to cut losses before greater pain arrives. Rather than obsessing, we’re grateful for our own awareness and resolve. To past misfortunes, saying *let go* becomes a blessing for tomorrow.  

Children may not meet imagined ideals, yet they chart their own paths. Instead of comparisons, offer patience and support. With fewer expectations and more love, *letting go* reveals newfound beauty.  

Should we reconnect with old friends? After much thought, we realize true friendships need no forced effort. Preserve the beauty of memories instead. To unfinished bonds, a *let go* speaks of freedom.  

Nurturing resources and connections demands calculation and time. If the cost exceeds our principles, let nature take its course. Forced ties rarely endure. A *let go* to oneself unlocks truer ease.  

Life’s wisdom grows through acceptance and release. “Letting go” is neither weakness nor escape—it is composure and serenity in facing life. May all who choose to *let go* live lighter, happier lives.