In many people's eyes, cicadas are insignificant creatures. They are small and can be easily killed by a human finger. They are annoying in the hot summer days, constantly chirping and causing irritation. Most people don't like them and find them bothersome. However, this perception comes from a lack of understanding. Those who truly understand cicadas will be impressed by their exceptional qualities.

The journey of a cicada is not easy. Before emerging, it spends three years silently underground, enduring a life without sunlight. During these long three years, it has no companions and cannot move, relying only on the sap of tree roots to survive. It endures thousands of nights of hot and cold weather and the invasion of the earth's atmosphere, enduring loneliness and solitude.

When the time for metamorphosis arrives, it quietly breaks through the soil in the dark of night, climbing up to the treetops, transforming from a larva into a cicada. When the sunlight covers the earth, they spread their wings, leaving behind the hardships and flying towards their desired freedom. The incessant chirping is a way to compensate for the oppression of the previous three years. After enduring three years of dormancy, they naturally feel excited and exhilarated.

The lesson that cicadas teach us is that success is not achieved overnight. It is the inevitable result of accumulated efforts and perseverance. Before success, we need to learn to endure long periods of darkness and hardship. This is the cicada law that has inspired countless people to succeed. Those who understand this law are more confident and composed on the path to success.

Firstly, we need to endure loneliness and silently wait for our time to come. Renowned writer Liang Xiaosheng experienced a dark period during his studies. Despite being economically disadvantaged, he was harshly criticized by his class teacher and intentionally treated differently by his classmates for years.

He faced a life without friends who understood him, but he persevered in pursuing literature, enduring loneliness while continuing to write. Most people would have been easily discouraged by the negative comments and rumors. However, truly exceptional individuals ignore obstacles and listen to only one voice inside them: move forward, move forward. This conviction, driven by the yearning for success, gives them strength in times of darkness, constantly pushing them towards their goals without giving up.

Secondly, we need to embrace change and see the light. As the saying goes, "Heaven imposes heavy burdens on those who can carry them." The road to success is never smooth, and the unexpected hardships are the unique wealth bestowed upon us by life.