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第6章 The four seasons of life

春有百花秋有月,夏有凉风冬有雪。人生也像四季一样,有开始,有辉煌,有落幕;各个阶段有各个阶段的美。

Our journey on earth consists, like the year of four seasons: spring, summer, fall and winter. We are only here for a short stay, and have many tasks. We must fight with pain in order to achieve peace, accept problems if we are to reach success and shed tears if we are to share laughter. We have many lessons to learn. Each andevery moment of life is an important one.

In spring, everything grows fresh and new. The maple and oak trees produce new leaves. It is a time when we are as if newly born into the world.

You are now entering the summer of your life. Everything is now in full bloom. The trees and flowers proudly display all their beauty and elegance. This season doesn‘t seem as if it will end, yet it slips by before you know it.

The fall is next, when the leaves drop to the ground, and the farmers gather their crops, the harvest moon is full and round. This is the most satisfying of the fourseasons.

Then all too quickly the winter of your life is upon you, and everything is barren. However, there is a peaceful sort of beauty in the wintertime. If you allow your spirit to be free, you will remain youthful longer than you thought possible.

Is winter truly the season to end all seasons?