God created the donkey and said to it: "You will work tirelessly from morning till night, carrying heavy loads on your back. You will eat grass and lack wisdom, and your life will be 50 years." The donkey replied: "Fifty years of such a life is too long; it would be best not to exceed 20 years." God agreed.
God then created the dog and said to it: "You must remain vigilant at all times, guarding your best friend—humans—and their homes. You will eat the leftovers from their tables. Your life will be 25 years." The dog replied: "Twenty-five years of such a life is too long; please change my lifespan to 10 years." God granted the dog's request.
Next, God created the monkey and said to it: "Monkey, you will hang from trees, acting like a fool and making people laugh. You will live for 20 years." The monkey blinked and responded: "Lord, living as a clown for 20 years is too long; 10 years is enough." God also agreed to the monkey's request.
Finally, God created man and told him: "Man, live rationally in this world, using your wisdom to master and control everything. The lifespan of man will be 20 years." After hearing this, man replied: "Lord, 20 years for man is too short. Please grant me the 30 years the donkey refused, the 15 years the dog refused, and the 10 years the monkey refused." God agreed once again.
As God had arranged, man lived well for the first 20 years, then started a family and worked hard like a donkey, carrying heavy burdens. Then, he guarded his children like a dog, eating the food left in their bowls. But when man grew old, he lived like a monkey, playing the fool to entertain his grandchildren.
Perhaps, many people go through life this way. A person experiences much in life, encountering happiness and sadness, joy and disappointment. People always waver between gain and loss.
But what is most important in life? Of course, it is — enjoying each day happily and cherishing everything one has.
There may be regrets, remorse, troubles, and worries, but those are all parts of life. Therefore, while alive, take steady steps forward without constantly questioning what has been lost, for that holds no meaning. The true essence of life: without a heart capable of reflection, it's easy to miss out on our lives, dimming the light in them. Only by unlocking the shackles of the soul, cleansing one's palate, and savoring every moment carefully can we understand the taste of life...
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