The Freedom of an Unattached Heart

Indeed, the best state of life is being single and having no one you are pining for.

I recently stumbled upon a post that unexpectedly resonated with me. The gist was that someone asked: "What period of your life do you think was the most carefree and happiest?"

Many answers followed, but the most upvoted comment was: "When I was single and had no one I liked."

Upon reading that, I deeply felt it—it is so true. High-quality solitude is always better than low-quality entanglement. As I grow older, I understand more and more: Peace is actually the most precious luxury in life.

In the days of being single and having no one on your mind, life may seem monotonous, but it is quietly permeated with freedom. Your entire focus returns to yourself. That feeling of being "completely filled with yourself" reminds me of a quote I saw long ago:

"You drink a cup of tea and feel wonderful; You wash a piece of clothing, hang it outside to dry, and feel wonderful; You see the spring breeze blowing through the willows and feel wonderful… It is not because these things are inherently wonderful, but because your heart is free of attachment."

Because there is no one to please, there is nothing to fear losing; life flows freely like water. Time, energy, and money can all be spent entirely on yourself. You no longer need to be led by other people’s emotions, nor do you need to carefully accommodate someone else's preferences and needs.

Want to read? Want to take a walk? Want to eat a long-awaited meal alone? If you feel lazy on the weekend, you can shop online with a single click. Life is simple, yet perfectly comfortable.

"The best state for a person is not belonging to anyone, nor owning anyone."

You still have the capacity to love, but you no longer lose yourself in the process of loving someone. By refocusing on yourself, you achieve mental independence and emotional freedom. From the depths of your heart, you begin to feel a long-awaited tolerance and equanimity.

Only now do I understand: Inner peace is more important than love. Love is passionate and fleeting, but peace can guide you through countless dark or depressing moments. As the saying goes: "If you have no worries on your mind, then every day is a good day." I think so too.

May we all, in this unpredictable and unknown life, love and live with the greatest peace, and finally see the abundance and clarity of our own souls.

Thank you for reading!