Why I Made This Website?

2023 proved to be a weighty year for me, marking my first encounter with the topic of Death. A cherished friend, with whom I had cultivated a bond spanning almost a decade from our university days, took their own life.

This heartbreaking event left me in deep sorrow. While the shadows gradually receded, the inescapable reality compelled me to reflect on "Death" and, more broadly, the "Value of Life".

Meditations was a book I turned to in the process of healing from this trauma. Although I had known about this book for a long time, the timing of this reading bestowed upon it a more profound significance.

It possesses the ability to awaken power inherent within each of us — perhaps the strength of the mind, kindness, or virtue; perhaps the composure derived from accepting one's destiny.

It stands as an invaluable masterpiece, and I highly recommend everyone to give it a read. Much like the description of the website as 'A Personal Inspiration Site', I aspire for this book to illuminate and inspire you.

So I established this website, adhering to the principles of open-source spirit and public domain contributions, hoping that Meditations could be disseminated widely.

Other Reasons

• I've always wanted to create a website and have an interest in programming. After some research, I found VitePress, a Static Site Generator (SSG) that could quickly meet my needs. This site will be the first one I create, serving as my initial practice with VitePress and GitHub.

• Mastering English is one of my goals, and reading English articles helps me build my vocabulary. Therefore, I will read the English version of Meditations. Additionally, I plan to use dictionaries and AI tools to accomplish the Chinese translation of this book. In the Chinese versions I've come across, the translators tend to use some advanced Chinese vocabulary, which might deter someone who have not received systematic education from reading the book. I hope my translation can provide the most accessible version for every Chinese native speaker and Chinese learner.

• As mentioned earlier, free and easy creation might be something imprinted in my destiny. Now, I realize it again and embrace it. Therefore, I will append some of my reflections on this book in the Chinese version of this website.