在一个风和日丽的下午，阳光透过窗户洒在了他的书桌上。他 sits down in front of the computer, a cup of tea beside him. He has been working on this project for weeks now, pouring his heart and soul into it.

The first draft is finally complete, but he knows that there is still much work to be done. He takes a sip of tea and begins to read through his manuscript again.

As he reads, he comes across a section that makes him pause. It's about "斩尾" - the act of cutting off the last part of something in order to make it complete or perfect. In this case, it's about cutting off the last chapter of his book.

He thinks back to all the times he has heard people say that once you start something, you must see it through to the end. That nothing is ever truly finished until you have cut off the last thread.

But what does "斩尾" really mean? Is it just about completing something? Or is there more to it than that?

He decides to do some research on the topic. He finds out that "斩尾" comes from an ancient Chinese tradition where artists would add a small tail at the end of their paintings as a sign-off or signature piece before selling them.

In modern times, however, "斩尾" has taken on new meanings. It can refer not only to finishing something up but also leaving things behind or letting go completely.

This resonates with him as he considers his own life journey so far. There have been many chapters - some filled with triumphs and others with failures - but ultimately they have all led him here today.

He realizes then that "斩尾" isn't just about finishing one thing; it's also about starting another chapter in life. It's about embracing change and moving forward no matter how difficult things may seem at any given moment.

With newfound clarity in mind, he goes back over his manuscript one more time before calling it complete.

Title: The Art Of Cutting Off

Introduction

The Meaning Of 断

Leaving Things Behind

Embracing Change

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