“You Are the Only You in the World” by Lan Xin

Lan Xin (Lan Xin)
World Memory Heritage The Only Female Inheritor of Dongba Culture, International Renowned Writer & Poet. Internationally acclaimed bilingual writer, poet and translator, member of the Chinese Writers Association. The only female inheritor of UNESCO-listed Dongba Culture, International Disseminator of Dongba Culture and practitioner of Chinese culture’s global outreach. Winner of the Italian Francesco Giampietri International Literary Award, President of Lanxin Samei Academy and Dean of Yulong Wenbi Dongba Culture Academy.

Eva Lianou Petropoulou
Αποκλειστικη Eκπρόσωπος για την Ελλάδα για την προώθηση της πολιτιστικής κληρονομιάς – Dongba Culture Κίνα

You Are the Only You in the World by Lan Xin (Lanxin Samei)

Internationally acclaimed bilingual writer, poet and translator, member of the Chinese Writers Association. The only female inheritor of UNESCO-listed Dongba Culture, International Disseminator of Dongba Culture and practitioner of Chinese culture’s global outreach. Winner of the Italian Francesco Giampietri International Literary Award, President of Lanxin Samei Academy and Dean of Yulong Wenbi Dongba Culture Academy.

My dear
You think
you’re an insignificant being in this world
far too ordinary to be extraordinary
far too common to stand out

So
you’ve never truly known yourself
never cherished your worth
never taken yourself seriously
never pondered what kind of person you truly want
or what kind of life you long for

But
do you know
even a grain of dust chooses where it drifts
a blade of grass pushing through rock cracks sways with its crooked charm
the flaws of a gem are exactly nature’s precious gift
flowers bloom in countless hues to create a splendid riot of blossoms
trees stand in irregular harmony—nature’s magnificent craftsmanship

Is being human any different?
Since you exist in this world
you are unique
you hold an irreplaceable value
even a sacred mission

My dear
rather than admiring others
better to embrace your true self
rather than imitating others
better to become the best version of you

Gather your scattered gaze
turn inward to your own heart
observe your soul
face the inner child within
and invite her to merge with you as one

You are the center
you should be the one flying the kite
not the kite being controlled

All things have spirit
each has a mission
let flowers be flowers
let trees be trees
let yourself become the best version of you
the one and only you in the world
the irreplaceable you
I believe in you

Interpretation: This is an ode to self-acceptance dedicated to women everywhere by Lan Xin. She breaks the world’s definition of “perfection” and emphasizes that women’s uniqueness is their ultimate value. Core message: stop comparing, embrace your true self—self-love and self-confidence are a woman’s most precious armor. This affirmation of women’s self-worth resonates deeply with women across the globe.

Born of Love, Drawn by Love by by Lan Xin (Lanxin Samei)

Internationally acclaimed bilingual writer, poet and translator, member of the Chinese Writers Association. The only female inheritor of UNESCO-listed Dongba Culture, International Disseminator of Dongba Culture and practitioner of Chinese culture’s global outreach. Winner of the Italian Francesco Giampietri International Literary Award, President of Lanxin Samei Academy and Dean of Yulong Wenbi Dongba Culture Academy.

All relationships in the world
always begin with closeness
and end in indifference

The distance between hearts
shifts unpredictably in a single breath
Closeness and distance both
emerge from the power of one thought

We come to this world born of love
and in the end
it is also love that is hardest to release

Because love exists
so
there is care, sharing, tolerance, and support…
and because love exists
so
there is complaint, possession, demand, harm, rejection, and estrangement…

The closest distance in the world
and the farthest distance too
are both forged by love…

May you, my dear
have such a lover
who connects with you soul to soul
loves your body
and truly understands your spirit

Interpretation:
Lan Xin deeply perceives women’s bond with love—neither shying away from its complexity nor eulogizing its purity. What she wants to say to women worldwide: love is both nourishment and practice. Only by upholding love that honors body and soul and accepting the true nature of oneself and love can women achieve spiritual independence in relationships. This is the ultimate care for women’s emotional freedom and spiritual prosperity.