Do you have such a feeling or experience? The things that you once cherished and valued slowly become uncontrollable with the passage of time, and new things keep emerging and replacing them. You don't want to let go of the past, and don't want to believe in the future, so that the once valuable and important things become obstacles of your life instead.
你是否有这样的感受或是经历？曾经无比珍视、看重、宝贵的东西慢慢随着时间的流逝变得把握不住，不断有新的事物涌现和取代它们，你不愿放下过去，更不愿相信未来，于是那曾经无比宝贵且重要的东西反而成了阻碍。
The leap from high school to college is a typical example of this. You experienced a lot like separating from friends, abandoning dependence on family, moving away from the familiarity of home and taking on the challenges of the unknown. The joy of being with friends, the peace of mind of being with family and the comfort of being in our comfort zone all turn into shackles for us to meet the difficulties and adapt to our new life. We can't let go of the past, the unforgettable and joyful days, and we can only miss the past time over and over again and refuse to believe in and expect the future.
高中到大学的跨越便是一个最典型的例子。和朋友分别，舍弃对家人的依赖，远离熟悉的家乡，接受未知的挑战。曾经与好友相处的欢乐，和家人在一起的安心，处于舒适圈中的安稳，无一不变成了我们迎接困难，适应新生活的枷锁。我们舍不得放下过去，放下那段难忘欢乐的日子，只能一遍遍的怀念过去，不肯相信未来。
Giving up does not mean losing, because only by giving up will another kind of gain be possible. Letting go is not the same as forgetting, because the most precious memories will remain in our hearts forever as a unique treasure, and then we can be full of courage and better set out to meet new life and challenges.
放弃，并不意味着失去，因为只有放弃才会有另一种获得。放弃，更不等于遗忘，因为那最珍贵的记忆会作为独一无二的财富永远留在心里，然后我们才能满怀勇气，更好地出发，迎接新的生活与挑战。
Author: Zhou Sihan
Date: February 3, 2023
