"忘记自己就是幸福"
— Robert Louis Stevenson
Simplified Meaning:
Let’s imagine you’re at a friend’s birthday party. Everyone is laughing, dancing, and having a good time. In a moment like this, you aren’t thinking about your own problems, worries, or how you look. You’re totally focused on enjoying the moment and being with your friends. This is what the saying is talking about. When you stop thinking about yourself and your own troubles, you can truly enjoy life and feel happy. This is because thinking too much about yourself can make you worry or feel stressed. But, if you focus on helping others, having fun, or doing something that you love, you’re more likely to feel joy. For example, many volunteers say they feel very happy when they are helping others, even if their own lives are not perfect. By forgetting their own needs and focusing on the needs of others, they find a deep sense of happiness. So, if you want to feel more joy in your life, try to get involved in activities or moments where you can let go of your own worries and be present in the moment.