The most important ability of a person is actually the ability to shield.

Recently, I chatted with some friends I have known for many years, and their evaluations of me were surprisingly consistent: you have become more peaceful.

But I know very well in my heart that this does not mean becoming less sharp, but rather separating peace and sharpness.

In social situations, I prefer to provide emotional value, allowing those I care about to feel relaxed, comfortable, and understood;

At the core level, on the contrary, because I am more stable and self-consistent, I become sharper in places where I truly need to express my views.

In the past, I also hoped to gain recognition, resonance, and applause through expression.

But in the current public discussion environment, I gradually realize that:

Not all voices are worth responding to, and not all misunderstandings need clarification.

So-called maturity may be like this:

Outwardly becoming more gentle, inwardly becoming sharper;

Shielding more from the world and being more honest with oneself.