The three best wishesThere was no absolute answer to the "three best wishes" because it depended on one's values, needs, and life circumstances. From the folk tales and New Year's greetings in the reference materials, some of the wishes that were considered beautiful were:
- From the perspective of folk tales, like Li Zhu in the story, his wishes focused on material wealth (making a fortune by hoarding food), security (avoiding robbery and murder), and appearance aesthetics (making his wife beautiful). These wishes reflected a person's desire to improve the quality of life, safety needs, and pursuit of beauty.
- In the content related to the New Year's greetings, the first wish for the family to be healthy and close to each other reflected the cherishment of family affection and the desire for the health and safety of the family. The second wish for the mountains and rivers to be safe and sound was a kind of expectation for social stability and peace, which was a manifestation of great love. The third wish for a happy and carefree life expressed a positive yearning for one's emotional state and living atmosphere.
- In another story, although the beggar had his own questions about poverty and wanted to ask Buddha, he ultimately chose to give the opportunity to make three wishes to those who had helped him and those who needed answers more. This also reflected the values of selflessness and gratitude. From another perspective, it showed that thinking for others and helping others achieve their wishes was also a kind of "best" wish.
In short, for different people, the best three wishes might cover different aspects such as health, wealth, family, society, and spiritual pursuits.
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