Your body isn’t a machine—it’s your "other half."
30岁退休
Have you ever had that moment—when you're utterly exhausted, yet you can’t seem to put your phone down? The next morning, staring at your reflection in the mirror, you whisper to yourself: "Tonight, I'm going to bed early." Then night after night, the same cycle repeats itself.
Today, I don’t want to lecture you about "self-discipline" or tell you what you "should" do. Instead, I’d like to invite you to look at your body as you would someone who loves you deeply.
Your body isn’t a machine—it’s your "other half."
"I used to think, 'Live in the moment, just enjoy yourself!'—indulging in unhealthy foods, drinking late into the night, scrolling endlessly on my phone. But eventually, I asked myself: Do these so-called 'pleasures' actually bring me joy? Do I truly enjoy a lifestyle defined by consumerism and capital? Have I ever asked my body, 'Are you comfortable with this?'"
"Once, to avoid wasting food, I ate something that wasn’t fresh. My stomach ached the whole night. In that moment, it struck me—I was treating my own body worse than I would treat a friend."
"The same goes for sleep. I used to think going to bed at midnight wasn’t really staying up late—until I tried falling asleep at 10:30 p.m. The next morning, my skin looked clearer, my acne had calmed down, and my mind felt sharper. It was as if my body had been telling me all along: 'I need more darkness, not more face masks.'"
Why can’t we stop scrolling?
"I was once that person who stayed up late on my phone. My eyes strained, my mind grew foggy, yet my fingers kept swiping. I tried to quit multiple times, but I’d always tell myself, 'Life is already so hard—can’t I at least have this little bit of pleasure?'"
The "Theory of Happiness":
Happiness = Inner Sensitivity × Daily Life + External Stimulation
(Or: h = R × life + s)
We’re always chasing external stimulation—funny videos, trending gossip, the thrill of shopping. Yet, like sugar, the more we consume, the more we crave. What truly nourishes us is our inner sensitivity—the feel of the wind against your face during a walk, the aroma of coffee wafting into your senses, the dappled shadows of leaves dancing on the back of your hand.
When we get used to high levels of stimulation, our daily lives start to feel dull and colorless. It’s not that life is boring—it’s that our senses have fallen asleep.
Loving your body is about learning to listen, not to control.
Investing in your body might just be the highest-return commitment you’ll ever make.
As the saying goes, "Understanding comes in a flash, but action takes time." In an age overflowing with information, what we lack isn’t knowledge—it’s the patience to gently weave that knowledge into our lives.
If you’re willing, you can start tonight: turn off your phone before bed, lie in the darkness for five minutes, and just listen to the sound of your own breath.
Goodnight, my dear.
