Reference Translation 1: I asked myself about calligraphy. If you compare it to a hill, the mountain is not high and the ground has no aura; if it is compared to a pool of water, the pool is not deep and the water is not clear enough; the calligraphy is not very refined. The Tao is also silent and unknown. Later, my understanding of calligraphy deepened, and I was especially wary of the "hidden" and "true" aspects of calligraphy. However, I gave it up due to gout. This state has lasted for nearly four years, and now the style of writing is more exaggerated and romantic than in previous years. further. Recently, I have become less confused about calligraphy. Now, this kind of strange writing style probably comes from outside, and I often can't understand it myself. Yesterday, I read Wang Xizhi's "Two Thank You Notes" and found the answer. Only then did I understand that this is indeed the way of writing.
Reference Translation 2: If the mountain is not high, then there will be no aura; if the spring is not deep, then it will not be clear; if the calligraphy skills are not good, there will be no good reputation, which is enough for those who are late in learning. (This principle) To remind myself deeply, it has been four years since I suffered from wind paralysis. Fortunately, it has been relieved recently. Now the wild and elegant style in my creations is much better than in previous years. The wild glyphs are strange and unusual, I don’t know where they come from. Often I just don’t know. Yesterday I received a letter of "Two Thanks" to inquire about things in the mountains.