My Christian Awakening: Fame and Gain Are Not the Key to Happiness

Fame and gain are goals that many people chase after their whole lives even though many of us have personally witnessed the plights of others as they endure pain and suffering in a bitter struggle for fame and gain. However, few are ever able to break free from the shackles of a never-ending pursuit of fame and gain. In the pursuit of fame and gain, some people turn against their own families, and some are even driven to kill. Others pursue them at the cost of their health, becoming stricken with illnesses and disease even at the height of their youth. Then there are still others who, in this pursuit, turn to a life of crime. Many of us cannot help but turn within and ask ourselves: “What is the most meaningful thing we should pursue in life? Can chasing after fame and gain really be the ticket to happiness?” To help shed light on these questions, May—who once devoted all her energy in just such a struggle—is here to share her story with us …

How Did She Let Go of Fame and Gain to Be Happy Teaching?

By Mingming

In order to win first prize, she intensified the children’s training.

Xia Ni is a teacher in a kindergarten. Since the day she started teaching a new nursery class, she was busy with them all the time. When the term was about to end, she couldn’t help but sigh and say: “How time does fly!”

Perception of Life: Pursuing Fame Is Not the Road to Happiness

By Ziyi, Italy

When I was in elementary school, every summer or winter vacation my cousins would come home in their cars, bringing back various presents. All the relatives, friends and neighbors would come over and our house would be full of people. Seeing how they all cast admiring gazes at my cousins, I felt very envious. At that time, I made a resolution to myself: “I must strive hard to achieve something in the future so that I can be outstanding like my cousins. I want to bring honor and glory to my ancestors, and lead an aristocratic lifestyle.”