Seasons Through Birds' Eyes | Chushu

Even fierceness　has its ebb.　

On the day of Chushu, or End of Heat, people in the northern hemisphere　prepare to bid farewell to summer.　

However, summer lingers, reluctant to make a swift exit.　

The climax of growth　and　the radiance　of life continues unabated.　

The clouds drift effortlessly, devoid of weight or dreariness.　

The warmth of midsummer offers not only comfort　but also a sense of anticipation for a plentiful　harvest, which might be　a fervor of a different　kind.　

Has there ever been a soul that did not fully commit, that did not　act without hesitation?　

However, there exist a limit to the acquisition and losses at the height of summer.　Eventually, the world returns to　a state of　tranquility.　

At present,　fresh　shoots no longer grow, and the earth unfolds　in another way.　

The faint coolness in　autumn carries not desolation　but a balanced blend of restraint and serenity. Amidst　propriety and moderation lies the wisdom to discern　when to proceed or　pause, to move forward　or step back.　

The essence　of existence dwells not solely in blooming but also in enduring and　turning around.　

Those who have　not　bid a proper farewell may　either reunite　or part ways forever.　

(Jointly produced by China News Service and Dalian News Media Group)