Thoughts on the opening of the Enactus World Cup

This article has nothing to do with the event; it's just my personal reflection.

I'm very lucky to have the opportunity to attend such a grand event and witness his historic transformation.

This year's Enactus World Cup is being held in Washington, D.C., which happens to be not far from where I live, so I can go and watch it. Although I'm not very experienced in the field, I can still learn a lot from it.

I've always felt out of place with revelry; I always feel like I could go wild, but I can't truly let loose. In an unfamiliar environment, everything changes, and I become wild—regardless of what others think. Two emotions fascinate me most: one is the explosion of passion, the other is a subtle melancholy. The former is something I've possessed since childhood; whether it's a 100-meter dash or soccer, these are moments I love—a sudden surge of emotion that allows feelings to flow freely and exhilaratingly. The second is something I can't shake off; whenever I'm quiet, I can't escape the melancholy. Now, in autumn, a sense of melancholy accompanies me.

Since arriving here, I've felt something's weighing on me, I can't find my rhythm, and life has been quite oppressive. But slowly, things are changing, moving in a positive direction. When we were young, we always pursued so much, but as we grow up, we realize that simple things are enough to bring happiness. Sometimes, lowering your expectations, being more tolerant, and more accepting of others can bring many of the things you want. Seeking common ground while respecting differences... I haven't quite mastered that yet...

Today I discussed the "now or never" dilemma with my roommate, which has always been my guiding principle. But is it necessarily the right approach? Not everyone has that kind of explosive power and determination, right?

Returning to the World Cup, I feel truly honored to participate in such a grand event. A diverse world possesses immense inclusiveness. Everyone has their own hardships, but when they find their place and a community, these hardships gradually dissipate. I enjoy being an ordinary person, quietly among everyone, surrounded by the jubilation. This reminds me of watching the games at Huanglong Stadium, where we could freely express our emotions, completely unrestrained. But in real life, what are we pretending for?

Today, when the boss of SIFE announced the change of the logo and name, he choked up a little. It was a difficult decision, a decision made after all his hard work. The change meant starting the brand from scratch, and beyond all the effort, it reflected his deep concern and hopes for the company. But it would bring a bigger platform in return; a short-term pain might lead to a brighter future. For some reason, listening to him speak made my own feelings complicated.

On a more serious note, the Enactus family is very warm and supportive. Its philosophy is also something we should all learn from:

Seeing possibilities.
Taking action.
Enabling progress.

Seeing hope leads to action and progress.

Hope always exists; it's just a matter of whether I can withstand the immense pressure brought by that one in a thousand chance. I encourage myself, hoping that I can get out of my current predicament and move to the next level.